43 32 1900 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6f5e1702a390b01b34d411d66a477fbc.PDF 28bd55e9ca472536265abaf7ba2bb024 PDF Text Text ^mmgammgBSpw^^^SSBSnKBSIKKSSBISsS^ • -.V' -UM Official Or^an of the Seafarers International Union of North America ' • .V . 1 v '-- v - • ' VVOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. MARCH 12, 1348 No. 11 SIU WINS WAGE INCREASES New FreigM Scales— Ami Old Pay I r, /AV ' Deparlmenl and Rating Old Scale Amounl of Increase New Scale bECK DEPARTMENT Bosun .' — Carpenter -[; Storekeeper I A.B. Maintenance j' Quartermaster ; Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman $228.17 228.17 219.82 208.69 191.99 191.99 166.95 $32.27 14.37 13.85 13.15 18.02 18.02 10.52 $260,44 242.54 233.67 221.84210.01 210.01 177.47 20.63 15.95 16.13 14.37 16.62 14.37 13.85 14.37 13.32 12.45 13.69 12.45 12.45 11.75 12.27 348.43 269.16 272.12 242.54 280.40 242.54 233.67 242.54 224.79 210.01 231.01 210.01 210.01 196.18 207.05 ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician 327.78 Assistant Electrician 253.21 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Day .... 255.99 •> Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Watch .228.17 Plumber Machinist 263.78 Deck Engineer 228.17 Storekeeper 219.82 Engine Utility .-. 228.17 Evaporator Maintenance .... 211.47 Oiler 197.56 Oiler-Diesel 217.32 Watertender 197.56 Fireman Water (FM-WT) .... 197.56 Fireman 186.43 Wiper ; 194.78 Refrigerating Eng. (when only 1 carried) 299.95 Refrigerating Eng's. (when 3 carried) Chief 299.95 1st Asst, 264.34 2nd Asst 243.19 STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Chief Steward Chief C:ook Night Cook & Baker .......... Second Cook Assistant Cook Messman ; ' • Utilityman 244.86 228.17 228.17 205.91 194.78 166.95 166.95 - 18.90 318.85 18.90 16.65 15.32 318.85 280.99 258.51 20.89 14.37 14.37 12.97 12.27 10.52 10.52 . 265.75 242.54 242.34 218.88 207.05 177.47 177.47 Hikes Of 6.3—14.2 Pertent Giving Seafarers Thewghest Scaies fn Maritime OkayedBy Membership NEW YORK, March 10—^Another victory for the Seafarers Internation­ al Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, was chalked up today when five steam­ ship companies agreed to the Union*s wage increase requests. The pay hikes range frpm $10.52 per month for Ordinary Seamen, Messmen and Utilitymen, to $32.27 for Bosuns. Other ratings also received boosts, and the percen­ tage increases run from 6.3 percent to 14.2 percent. The overtime rate waa( revised upward, and men earning less than $223.23 per month will receive $1,125 per hour, while those earning $223.23 or more per month will be paid, at the rate of $1.41 per hour. The companies with which the agreements were reached are A, H. Bull ^.Steamship Company (Baltimore Insular Line); Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc.; Smith and John­ son Steamship Corporation; and South Atlantic Steamship Line. A separate agreement was ne­ gotiated with Seatrains. The membership of the A&G District j District, assembled in regular Heavy Voting Marks Start Of Referendum Balloting Seafarers in all Atlantic and Gulf Branches lined up at the ballot boxes on Wednes1 .11- i? 1 .whelmmgly day, March 10, to start voting on the four resolutions recommended by the Agents Conference. The • •AI_ • 1 OTTT x 1 xi» *x seriousness with which SIU members took the sitnation was indicated by the heavy voting which was reported from all ports. The threat POsed the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law, and the feeling that to accept the new- scale, and since the rates are only effective for the companies HHniGd flbovG, instructed tlie Ne* gotiating committee to present the increases to aii companies ,„r .he siu was composed of Paui Haii, the shipowners will try to break* ^—;—; 7"; 77— J. P. Shuler, Robert Mattliews, the Union by x'efusing to recog­ ency; and, 4. A provision making Lindsey Williams, Joe Algina, for Wipers and"and Ray White. ' ' nize the Hiring Hall makes it it mandatory certain that as many Seafarers Ordinary Seamen to clean the The complete text of the ComOVERTIME RATE as possible will mark their bal- crew's quarters in the time al­ (Continued on. Page 5) .065 1.125 ots in the periSff ending April lotted for such tasks. 1.06 There is little doubt that the .083 1.41 10. 1.325 operators, with the force of the , The overtime rale for unlicensed personnel receiving less The four propositions being law on their side, will attempt than $223.23 per month shall be $1,125 per hour. All raiings voted on are: 1. A $10.00 Strike to dump the Hiring Hall and Ro­ There is little doubt that receiving $223.23 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be Assessment; 2. A $10.00 Build­ tary Shipping so as to be able the Bosses will attempt to ing Assessment; 3. Provision bar­ $1.41 per hour. ring promotions aboard ship ex­ to hire men wherever they use the Taft-Hartley law to All increases elective March 10, 1948. cept in cases of extreme emerg­ please. This would, if success­ torpedo unions whenever ful, be the death-knell of the contracts come up for rene­ seamen's movement since the gotiation. The T-H law gives keystone of the SIU is in the them a perfect chance to try democratic Hiring Hall. to break unions, and in Only a strong organization, campaign they will have the backed up by a large strike fund, active assistance of the bur­ NEW YORK—Another devel­ The contract contains provi­ hews, J. P. Shuler, and Ray will be able to wage a fight eaucrats. opment of major importance in sions which are standard in all White and Joe Algina. against the, union-busters. And For that reason this orgamthe SIU tinker drive took place SIU tanker agreements, and Signing this new company that's why the members of the lation must be prepeired for this week, when the Federal which are the tops in the in­ gave added momentum to the SIU are lining up to cast their any possible strike action. In Mdtorship Corporation signed a dustry. Wages and conditions far SIU tanker organizing campaign. votes in favor of the resolution. line with this, the Union will standard Seafarers tanker con­ exceed those prevailing on un­ Recently two other companies issue a new pamphlet.^ SIX TO GO tract. The announcement of the organized ships or on tankers were signed, and acquisition of "Strikes and Strike Stratsigning was made by Lindsey contracted to other unions. the Federal Motorship Corpora­ Another measure on the bal­ egy," which will be available lot is for a building assessment Williams, Director of Organiza­ tion m^de it three in a row in which would allow the Union for distribution in the near NEW YORK HO tion. future. to purchase buildings in New First ship crewed under the Headquarters for the company as many weeks. Until then, however, all new agreement was the SB Mo- is New York City, and the fleet members of the Union are Other tanker companies are in York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, soild, which shipped a full crew will be operated mainly from the process of being organized, Savannah, Galveston," and San urged to read the text of Juan; ports where the SIU rents the pamphlet, which appears in Savannah. As other vessels east coast ports. are put into operation, crews The Union Negotiating Com­ and details will be printed in quarters. in this week's LOG. starting will be assigned right off the mittee consisted of Brother Wil­ the LOG as soon as it is prac­ It has been proven that buy- on page 3. liams, 'Paul Hall, Robert Matt­ ticable to do so. shipping lists. . ; ,v • (Continued on Page i) •• - • ' • • • V- •••V New Strike Pamphlet Seafarers' Tanker Drive Reiis On ...... ^ ,d Ssl^jr.ip-1 ^ ;r • �Page Two THE SH AF AREHS EO & Fridiiy, March 12, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation-of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K; Novick, Editor 267 Real Unionism Pays Off The big news this week is that the Seafarers Inter­ national Union—Atlantic and Gulf District—^lias once again taken the lead in wage gains for merchant sramen. Without arbitration, and without the fuss and ballyhoo that jnarked the so-called negotiations of the National Maritime Union, CIO, this Union won increases for its membership ranging from 6.3 percent to 14.2 percent. But the final result is not the whole story. To realize what really happened, it is necessary to look behind the bare facts of the sto&y. The SIU is distinguished in the labor movement for three things. One is its strict adherence to honest trade union principles. Two is its umty of membership, and three is its willingness and proven ability to extend a helping hand to any honest union involved in.a beef. All these factors w^orked to force the shipowners to grant our just wage demands. The operators knew very well that they could not count on factions within the SIU to weaken the Union's drive for more take home pay to help equalize rising costs. They knew very well that on this point, as w^ell as on every other section of the SIU program, the membership acts as a united moveitxient, prepared to fight for its rights. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hospital Mea Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos-' pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing limes: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors,) Thursday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) And the shipowners also realized that when the chips are down, the Seafarers does not have to fight alone. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospital^, Other unions in the AFL, as well as in the CIO, stand as reported by. the Port As^nts. These Brothers find time hanging ready to support the SIU in any beef. That was definitely heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer, them up by writing to them. proved in the 1946 General Strike and in the Isthmian NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL WM. H. HACKET Strike. M. V. MOBLEY LEROY CLARKE RUDOLPH SCHMIDT This is not the first time that the SIU has showed JOHN E. KENNAIR P. TAURASI DENNIS SAUNDERS R. STROM the way to other maritime unions. Since the Union was NORMAN A. CAMPBELL LUCIEN MARRERO FRANK MARTIN D. HERON first formed, the entire waterfront has come to expect E. BOWERS HARRY R. LEWIS X XX leadership in all maritime matters to come from the OLAF HERMANSON JOHN SCAEA BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. Seafarers. w AYNE NAPIER A. J. STEPHENS W. CAREY WALTER. B, ORMAN GEORGE D. BRADY J.LEE Go down the list of beefs and in each one the SIU A. AMUNDSEN WALTER J, HANEY E. DELLAMANO sparked the movement that prevented the government LAURENCE A. HOLMES MARIANO MALESPIN R. HARRISON STANISLAUS LeBLANCE and/or the shipowners from forcing seamen to return to JAMES LEA J. NORRIS AARON C. McALPIN C. GALLANT the old days of semi-slavery. The Bonus Strike, the strug­ ERNEST M. LOOPER COY PAXTON JOSEPH DENNIS W.FEENEY ' gles against the WSA Medical Program, the WSA Com­ JAMES T. O'DONNELL J. MctJONOUGH t % % petency Card, and the Coast Guard Hearing Units, the CENTRAL MASON . FT. STANTON MAItfNE HOSP. H. FAZAKERLEY battle against the Wage Stabilization Board ^—all these ANTHONY M. LIPARI P. CASALINOUVO ; E. B. WRIGHT were initiated and carried through by the Seafarers In­ ABRAHAM A. SAMPSON T. BOGUS ARCH McGUIGAN K. WESTERGAARD Ji KLENOWICZ ternational Union. # R. S. LUFLIN T. EITSON JULIUS SUPINSKY However, while engaged in these activities, the Union J. McWHINNIE FRANK CIIAMBERLAYNE F. EERNANDES .still continued to safeguard and advance the wages and J. LIGHTFOOT H. ALLEN. conditions of the membership. X X. Hi MCDONALD. Members of the Seafdren STATEN ISLAND R. KING The seamen's movement in the United States has bene­ are>entitled to m weekly pay­ it % J. H. HOAR fitted from the work done by the unified membership of ment from the Union if they . BALTIMORE HOSPITAL C. GREEN the SIU. are laid up in a hoapitaL Be J. SLAMAN A; DURBANCA sure to get what is coming Ji ARCHISP; FRANKMANIS This wage increase is just another victory to be added to you: Notify the Union of McNEELY J, J. A'. CARROLL to the long line of uninterrupted wins gained by the your ward number so that A, JENSBY B; FRENSTAD I Union. As a single victory, it is magnificent, but as part there will.be no delay in your T: MCNICHOLAS P. D. CURTIS : ©f the overall picture, it adds to a record without parallel receiving the money due; you. J. PRATS L. J. vSWAN trj^e union history. G, FRESHWATER C. KING Haspitai Payments • • "'a • �Friday. March 12. 1941 Strikes Introduction The strike is the Union's most poweriul weapon. It is the full mobilization of every Union resourcemanpower and phjrsical apparatus—^to achieve basic objectives upon which the life of the Union, and the membership, depend. This mass display of economic strength may be regarded as the Union's "ace in the hole" against its enemies who (1) seek to deny its right to bargain for those who have designated it as their representative; (2) refuse to grant economic demands which the Union regards as essential to the decent living and welfare of its membership, and (3) intent generally on destroy­ ing the Union as the workers sple instrument of pro­ tection and security. Obviously, tlien, once the strike weapon is brought into play, no other phase of.Union activity has greater significance. Because of the tremendous Lnplications of the strike, it is a last resort measure. It is initiated only after all other means -of attaining Union objec­ tives are exhausted. The strike is the signal for an all-out fight. The strike is serious business. And to protect the intei-ests of the membership, it is the Union's duty to exercise every possible means of negotiation and arbitration—consistent with the preservation of its independence—before deciding on this course of action. The oldtime theoiy of "striking for strike's sake" is as dead as a doornail and is contrary to forward-look­ ing and intelligent unionism. It is the product of immature and irresponsible Union direction. Regardless of a final cmtcome, the conduct of a strike is costly, both to the Union whose financial resources are strained and to the membership, who suffer loss of wages and may have to eat into their personal savings to sustain them during the conflict. Trade union men quite often are subjected to many j- il;-' other hardships—even persecution—when they clash with the powerful interests whose hatred for organized labor knows no bounds. Bnt unfortunate as this may be, the consequences would be disastrous without the strike. Every action of organized workmen—the strike, in particular—is a signal for a barrage of vilification and slander in most of the nation's press and in the halls of Congress, where influential employer-lobbying groups are constantly campaigning for laws to throttle labor's strength. The steady attack on labof reached a peak in this country in the summer of 1947 with the passage of the Taft-Hartley law, an anti-labor measure making the trade union's position extremely tough. But the fuU implications of this measure are still to be tested. For the Seafarers International Union, this crucial period will come with the exprnation of its present contracts in the summer of this year. With the National Association of Manufacturei-s, the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and evei-y other organiza­ tion of employers determined that organized labor be stripped of its vitality and power to fight, offensively or defensively, the showdown appears to lie in the interpretation of the Taft-Hartley law. Organized labor must gird its strength to meet this impending attack. Failure to meet it squarely, utilizing the full force of union apparatus might end in disaster. Despite the many moves on the part of labor's enemies to hamstring unions with legal restrictions, the right of the worker to strike has been unquestion­ ably established in this country. Both the common law and the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Con­ stitution, which prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, make this clear. To successfully conduct a strike, the Union apparatus must be geared to meet any and all emergencie.s that ^rise. Preparation, therefore, should be the Union's constant goal. Being prepared for any eventuality not only provides the greatest possible degree of success in prosecuting a strike, it also is the best safeguard against having to go out on strike. In view of the all-important' role of the strike in the life of every Union member, it is absolutely neces­ sary that every Seafarer learn the meaning of strike action and how it differs from job action. Every Union man should know the various types of strikes, how they are conducted, the manner in which policy and strategy is determined, the apparatus that is needed, and the functions of the committees handling the 'innumerable tasks incidental to strike action. In r ME, SEAP AIDERS LOG Page Thteii Strike short, evei^ Seafarer , should be acquainted, at least, with this Union weapon, its use and effect. Volumes have been written on this subject. The object of this manual is to give, as briefiy as possible, a basis for imderstanding what is involved from the union man's point of view. It wiU attempt to show how the character and needs of strike prosecution change from day to day and even from hour to hour. The more the Union member knows about the fimctions of his strike apparatus and the conduct of the strike as a whole, the better equipped he will be td meet these vital issues squarely and decisively-— and the more certain victory will be. Nature of Strikes Strikes occur only when all other means of reach­ ing an agreement with the employers have failed. Strikes naturally involve the loss of wages and many other sacrifices for the striker. The Union, which is charged with the responsibility of protecting the in­ terests of the member, is responsible for exercising every possible means to bring about a peaceful settle­ ment of disputes. When these means have failed and a" deadlock is apparent, the steps provided for in the Union consti­ tution are followed. As provided for in Article XXVI, of the constitution of the Seafarers International Un­ ion, a strike vote may be taken upon the presentation of a resolution setting foidh the purposes of the strike. The referendum following the passage of the resolu­ tion requires a two-thirds majority exclusive of blank ballots. The main reasons for the calling of a strike in order of their relative importance are: (a) ^gainst a lock-out. . (b) Against a reduction of wages or lowering of conditions. (c) For a wage increase and betterment of conditiqns. (d) To enforce the opening of negotiations. (e) To dhforce the signing of a written contract. (f) To Sid affiliate unions. (g) For the general welfare of all workingmen. In general, all strikes can be roughly classified as either "economic" or "political." The term "roughly" is used because in any strike, no matter how small or how large, both economic and political factors will be brought into the picture on one or the other side. This labeling is then done not to give an^ strike a specific classification, but to provide general groupings for a clearer study. Any strike in which the question of wages, hours and conditions are the points of issue is economic. Any strike in which no specific economic demands are made is political. THE LOCK-OUT A lock-out occurs when an employer refuses to any longer recognize a union as the representative of the employees and declares an open shop. In other words, it is a strike of the boss against the worker. The only answer to a lock-out is an immediate strike, the establishment of strong picketlines and a single demand—^recognition of the union. The single demand does not mean that the only 'issue involved is union recognition but it does mean that no other method of ending the work stoppage, lock-out and strike, can even be discussed until recog­ nition is established. The lock-out is a final showdown and must be fought to a finish. In a strike of this type, the very life of the union is at stake. A lock-out can be classi­ fied as economic. AGAINST WAGE REDUCTIONS Agreements between employers and Unions gener­ ally contain a clause giving either party the oppor­ tunity to open the agreements or announce their in­ tention to terminate the agreements within a specified time period prior to the termination date. An additional clause generally provides that if neither party gives such notice, the agreement is auto­ matically continued. Frequently the employer will use this period of grace to announce a wage-cut sometimes as a test of strength or as a counter-measure against an expected demand for a wage increase. It must be assumed by the union, however, that such an announcement reflects the policy of the em­ ployer and the matter should immediately be put be­ fore the entire membership in the form of a strike resolution for a referendum vote on strike action. Inasmuch as this is a question directly involving wages and conditions, it can only be classed as economic. WAGE INCREASES As in the case of action against a wage cut, any strike for increased wages and betterment of condi­ tions is highly economic in character. The question of wage increases, betterment of con­ ditions, etc., should grow out of general discussions and a final decision by the membership. The matter is then taken up with the employer through negotiations and if these fail to produce an agreement satisfactory to the union membership, then the routine procedure of a strike call should be fol­ lowed. THE OPENING OF NEGOTIA-nONS Many times, even tliough the employees of a cer­ tain company are 100 percent members of the union, even when this has been certified as a result of an NLRB election, the employer •will continue to stall and avoid entering into negotiations. In this case, the union has perforce, the duty of exercising every legal means of forcing negotiations through NLRB and Labor Department directives, court action and any and all possible procedure. In the event these moves fail to produce the desired result, the only means left are a series of harrassing job actions or a strike limited to the particular sec­ tion of the industry which, in the case of the Sea­ farers, would be one particular steamship company. This can be labeled as political in cheu^cter, al­ though it is a definite step to establish negotiations for economic demands. FOR A WRITTEN CONTRACT Even after negotiations have been opened, and both employer and the union have agreed, the employer will often hedge on the signing of a written agree­ ment or contract. He does this in order that he may always have an escape hatch through which he can avoid being bound to specific wages, conditions, etc. These so-called "gentlemen's agreements" are as worthless as a dictator's treaty. If the shipowner cares to repudiate it at any time, there is no possible legal way to prevent his doing so. It is sometimes advisable to work under this gentle­ men's or verbal agreement for a period of time, espe­ cially when there is a strong possibility of being able to negotiate a better written contract than the verbal agreement. However, if the employer remains adamant and continues to refuse a written contract, the only answer is job action or a strike limited to the company in­ volved. Such action is strictly economic. TO AID AFFILIATE UNIONS The slogan "an injury to one is an injury to aU" holds true always in all cases, and especially when affiliate unions are involved. For example, a wage reduction for longshoremen is an economic threat to seamen's conditions. A strike to aid affiliate unions is often referred to as a "sympathy strike." This is untrue. A strike of such a nature is purely economic in character, involv­ ing the wages and conditions of all workers in the industry. The first step, however, in such aid is to follow the constitution of the union and honor the affiliates* picketline by refusing to cross or work behind it. The next step is giving material aid in the form of pickets, financial support, etc. If then, as' in the case of a strike of the longshore­ men, the Shipownex-s would man an idle ship and either sail or attempt to sail it, such move on their part would be a violation of the agreement and the only recourse of the Union would be to follow the strike procedure. (Contiuucd on Page 4) J "4 'I �Page Four T H E S E A F A R E R S 10 G Fxiaar, March 13, 1948 Port Branches administrated'by a Port Agent lespoh- of pickets. In this way, a strong picketline can be (Continued from Vage }) sible for port activities. These Port Branch^ are tttid' maintained at all piers and docks. Assignments should:GENERAL WELFARE into our- Headquarters in New York, through its alto be- made so that each picket watch should haveAny action in behalf of all-workingmen can roughly regular channels of communication. at least eight hours off or stand-by, if possible. be classed as "sympathetic" up to the point where it The Constitution of the Seafarers International DUTIES OF PICKETS reaches general strike proportions. Although generally tenned as "strike," this sym­ Union - of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, The duty of a strike picket is to be on hand a few pathetic support most generally consists of a tem­ provides for the election of all Branch Agents, Secre­ minutes before going on watch so that he may receive porary work stoppage of a demonstrative nature in­ tary-Treasurer and Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and any last minute instructions from the Union pertaining tended to publicize and create support for the struggle Patrolmen, by referendum ballot. Due to this fact, to the strike. In case of illness or legitimate reasons they are the key men in time of strike who are of another group. for absence, he should notify the Picket Committee authorized to act immediately on emergency measures. So long as no specific demands are raised, this ac­ several hours, if possible, before he is due to go on So it will be wise to keep in mind that in setting watch. tion must be classed as political in character, although up the strike apparatus, the functions of the Union it is most generally in defense of the economic de­ In this way, a replacement may be obtained, and by must be considered. In setting up any strike organi­ mands of another group. doing this, the picketline can always be strong. Always Such action can be either localized or general in zation to be effective, it will have to follow the basic remember that the shipowners have men to look the structure of the Seafarers International Union of character, but most frequently is used locally. picketline over every day, and that any time it is North America. not fully manned, it shows a sign of weakness, and The key men, such as. the Port Agents, are elected The Use of Strike Funds may-precipitate an attack by the shipowners' Goons. by the rank and file on Referendum Ballot and as In time of strike, the entire union apparatus becomes such, are always responsible to the membership. What­ The strike picket, in accordance with his obligation, a strike apparatus. They ijay of all union officials ever they may do in emergencies, such as appointing when he becomes a member of the Seafarers, is to ceases immediately, they live and carry out their tasks temporary committees, must always be confirmed by obey the order of the Union. While on picket duty the same as any other striker. the membership where such appointments are made Every striker is assigned a task to carry out and is before they become legal and responsible under the accountable for this task. These duties will be Constitution. explained in detail under the description of the func­ tioning of the various committees. The Union Strike Committee Through the medium of the Annual, Strike and The Strike Committee is the executive arm of the Organizational and General Strike Assessment, the membership in time of strikes and lock-outs. It is Union has set aside funds in special banking accounts the democratic method of the rank and file, placing earmarked for use only in time of strike. responsibility in the hands of several, instead of a Although this is a substantial sum, it would last single individual. only a short period of time if it was used exclusively Should the Seafarers International Union of North he should carry himself in a quiet and dignified for the pui'pose of feeding and housing strikers. Even manner. While picketing, he is under the supervision with the payment of as little as a dollar a day to America, Atlantic and Gulf District be compelled to of a Picket Captain and he should give him his whole­ each striker, the fund would vanish in less than two strike on an industry-wide basis, as in the 1946 general hearted cooperation. weeks. The Union does not expect to and cannot strike, each affected Port would have a Port Strike The General Orders of a picket is "to take charge — compete with the .shipowner in the matter of Committee which would be responsible for all Port of this picket beat and walk it in a Union manner, strike activity. expenditures. It wiU be necessary to have a District Headquarters observing everything that takes place within sight During the course of a strike, the income of the or hearing and reporting same to the Picket Captain". Union ceases, yet the functioning of the Union Strike Committee, however, in this booklet only the A picket should never leave a dock or pier without apparatus, the maintenance of the Union Halls, the Port Strike Committees and their functions will be being properly relieved; and in case he is driven off issuance of the LOG and the general detail work of dealt with so that members of the Union will be able by the police or strike-breakers, he should immediately to better undeistand what to do in case of a strike, the Union must continue. notify the Union. Many additional expenses are involved. Pickets thereby making the Union stronger in the fact of DUTIES OF PICKET CAPTAIN • must be furnished transpoiiation, additional halls must action. The duty of a Picket Captain is to take charge of PORT STRIKE COMMITTEE be rented, a legal apparatus must be established for the picket watch. He receives the latest orders of the The duties of the Port Strike Committee is to . protection in the courts and all emergencies must be Port Strike Committee and passes them on to the supervise all strike activity in the different ports, met promptly. pickets. He is required to check the names and picket 'If the strike is won and the Union apparatus coordinate the functions of the sub-committees under cards of all men assigned to his watch before going wrecked in the process, then the victory is empty. out to picket, and to see that ail are present and Throughout the strike, the apparatus must be mainaccounted for, reporting those absent. He should re­ stained so that with the conclusion of the strike, dis­ port regularly, either by phone or courier to the patching can start, beefs be handled, sign-ons and picket committee. pay-offs covered and the whole apparatus function at At the completion of a watch, the picket captain peak efficiency. should see that all pickets on his watch receive due The strike funds are primarily intended to guarantee credit and their picket cards are properly stamped the continued functioning of this apparatus and to by the picket committee. A picket captain should set up such extra apparatus as is needed for the understand that his assignment is a trusted respon­ conduct of the strike. sibility and should never allow any di-inking or shirk­ their supervision and report their progress to the ing on his watch. Structure of the Seafarers He should never leave any dock or pier without In order that the membership of the Seafarers membership from time to time. being properly relieved, and in case the relieving The Port Strike Committee, upon being elected or International Union of North America may under­ watch is late, he should notify the picket committee stand how to organize an effective Strike Organization, appointed, should meet and elect a Chairman, Vice- so that a chek-up can be made. Chairman and Treasurer. Members elected or ap­ it is necessary that our members have an understand­ FOOD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ing of the basic structurc/of our Union, how it func­ pointed to the Port Strike Committee should be full The duties of the Food and Finance Conunittee are book members of the Union and are subject to con­ tions, and how to establish a strike apparatus. to secure food and finances. This is a very important The Constitution of the Seafarers International firmation or rejection at any strike meeting. committee and should be fairly large, as it has to Each sub-committee should have one member from the Port Strike Committee and if acceptable to the pCTform a great many functions. It will need many, sub-committee members, he should be their chairman. more men assigned to it than the other committees. In this way, the sub-committee's work may coordinate The nature of the work of this committee, being to with that of all other committees, as their progress perform a number of varying tasks, it should be di­ and activity will be reported directly to the Port vided up into Units. UNIT (a): The duty assigned to this Unit is to Strike Committee. Upon the election or appointment of the Port Strike contact all labor and sympathetic organizations in the Committee, the following sub-committees should be port, and ask for food and finances with which to conduct the strike. Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District organized and instructed in their duties: Where it is necessary to speak before the member­ in?Article Ten (10), Section One (1), gives an outline 1 Picket Committee ship of such organization, a member from the Speakers of' the Headquarters. It says, "This Union shall be 2 Food and Finance Committee Bureau, who is qualified to give the facts of the strike administrated through Headquai-ters and such Branches 3 —.Local Speakers Bureau should make the appeal for finances. as shall be established by a majority vote on a general4. Publicity Committee All donations of cash are payable to the Port Strike ballot." 5 Ck>mmunications ' CJommittee of the Union and receipted for on a regular SIU Headquarters, as the Constitution directs, is the PICKET COMMITTEE organization receipt provided for that purpose, by administrative arm of the Union which . puts into This should be the first sub-committee organized. the treasurer of the Port Strike Committee. It is also effect the decisions made by the membership at the regular bi-weekly meetings, and which coordinates the Their first duty is to record the li^es of those who a good practice for the Port Strike Committee to are participating in the strike on a form provided acknowledge all donations by letter thanking the or­ activities of the various port branches. ganizations for their support. By doing this, it shows The Headquarters of this union is presided over by for that purpose by the Union. This form, when properly filled out, is actually the : a Secretary-Treasurer, 3 Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, as well as a Director of Organization. Their function picket card. It will show the date,-port-and name of is to receive the remittances from the Branches and the striker. It will show whether he is a full book, keep the general records of the Organization as a probationary or tripcard member. The name of the whole. Headquarters also serves as a message center ship the striker is from, and the company it is where all communication concerning the membership operated by, will also be entered on this form. When all information has been recorded and the as a whole passes through, and in this way, coordinates picket committee is satisfied that the striker is a the business of the Branches. Section Three (3) of Article Ten (10) says, "Each bonafide seaman, the Chairman of the Port Strike Branch shall bear the name of its respective locality." Committee will sign and issue a picket card to the / Article Eleven (11), Section Two (2) says, "Each striker. PICKETS ORGANIZED IN WATCHES that donations are being turned into the proper chan­ Branch shall have one Agent (Port Agent) and the necessary Pati'olmen and Dispatchers needed from The Ptrike pickets will be assigned to watches the nels. for the benefit of the strikers and is not being ' v'-f; "'.-V time to time." same as on shipboard. The number of piers or docks collected by some "racketeers" for* personal gain. Unit, (a) should be provided, with credentials signed' According to the outline of the Constitution of the to be picketed will be taken into consideration in I Seafarers International Union of > North America, assigning the pickets to, the watches. Each watch for : by- the Chairman of the Port Strike Committee authpr- . Atlantic and Gulf District, the basic structure is its each pier-or dock will have about an equal amount (ContinuedonPagel}) �rridfty, Mwch 12, 1848 Page Five Seafarers' Case NeaK Haj^y Ending Boutweil Bade; To Return for Youtiy s Trhl Smiling and happy as a result of his acquittal last month on a manslaughter charge in a Georgetown, British Guiana, court. Seafarer Robert Boutweil ' turned up in New York this week after paying off the Alcoa Planter in Halifax. . However, Boutweil made clear that his joy was tempered by -concern for his former shipmate Ralph Youtzy. Tried on a sim­ ilar charge at the same time, Youtzy faces a new trial in April .because the juryv was unable t'6 agree in his case. BoutweU, now on his way home to Mobile, plans to ship out to Guiana again soon to .testify in Youtzy's behalf. In an interview with Head-quarters Special Services Repre­ sentative Joseph Volpian, Boutwell voiced lavish praise for solicitor Francis Diaz and barris­ ter Lionel Luckhoo, the Guiana lawyers who defended them, for the SIU members who donated to the defense, and for Charles Robertson and Frank Knight, the Seafarer witnesses who made a special trip to Georgetown to testify. Knight ^nd Robertson will also be on hand for Youtzy's second trial, he said. At the time of the incident, Youtzy and Boutweil were mem­ bers of the crew of the T. J. Jackson, Alcoa. Their loyal shipmates donated $553 to a de­ fense fund and several other crews raised the total to upward of $700. "A wonderful bunch," Boutwell said feelingly. Bbutwell expressed his grati­ tude to Mary Eugene, proprie­ tress of the Grand Ameiican Hotel in Georgetown, who went bail for him and Youtiy, put them up while they were on the -beach and also took care of Knight and Robertson when the last two arrived. The American Consul was also extremely cooperative, Boutweil decflared. Seafarer Reberl Boulwell (right), happy to be -acquitted of the mandaughter rap hung on him .in British Guiana, talks with Special Services Representative Joseph Volpian at the New York Hall. Youtiy Awaiting New Triak Although he has been tried once for manslaughter in British Guiana, Seafarer Ralph Youtzy must go through the ordeal of a second trial because the jury was unable to agree on a ver­ dict, as reported in the LOG of February 27. However, in a letter to Head­ quarters Special Services Repre­ sentative Joseph Volpian, he ex­ presses his delight that Seafarer Robert Boutweil, who stood trial with him, was acquitted. He also thanks the Union members who made the long haul to Georgetown to testify at the trial, and he thanks the many Seafarers who donated money for his and Boutwell's defense. Yountzy's letter to Volpian follows: "This is to let you know that our trial has been held and that the verdict of the jury for Robert Elmer Boutweil was not guilty, and that the jury could not reach a verdict concerning me, Ralph W. Youtzy. "This being the case, the judge has remanded me on bail until the next criminal session of the Supreme Court which starts on April 6, -1348. I will -be .brought up for a new trial at that time. "The next day after the trial. New Increases Give Seafarers Highest Pay In Marltinie Histery (Continued from Page 1) raittee's report on both sets of negotiations follows: Your Negotiating Committee, after various sessions with the shipowners as previously re­ ported over a period of time, has reached an agreement with them pertaining to the matter of wages. It is to be pointed out that this agreement will not at this time cover the entire SIU fleet, but only, the following com­ panies: A. H. Bull Steamship Company (Baltimore Insular Line), Alcoa Steamship Com­ pany, Inc., Smith and Johnson Steamship Corp., South Atlantic Steamship Line. Your Committee points out that these scales, while effective immediately for those companies listed above, will be presented to all companies contracted to the SIU immediately upon mem­ bership action on this report. Your Committee further points out that the SIU at this time as a result of these negotiations tops the entii-e industry in wages in the ratings of AB, Stewards and Bosuns. Your Committee, as the above scale shows, acted in accordance with previous membership in­ structions to make every effort to eliminate some of the long standing inequities existing in key ratings of Stewards and Bosuns. the American Consul shipped Robert Boutweil and our two witnesses, Frank Knight and Charles Robertson, .to the Army base here. On Saturday the 14th they were flown over to Trinidad and the same day Boutweil and Knight -joined the SS Alcoa Planter. "They retui-ned here on their vessel the 17th and left today, the 18th, on said ship for Halifa^, Nova Scotia. "On their leave-taking, both assured me that they would re­ turn and testify for me at my trial. ' "As concerns Robertson, as yet I have received no word from him as to whether he has gotten a ship. Before he left he also assured me that he would return DECK DEPARTMENT in time ta testify for me. "As things progress, or if any­ thing in particular comes up, I will notify you at once. "I wish once again to express Able Seaman—Car Deckman to you, the organization and the membership my gratitude and ENGINE DEPARTMENT appreciation for all you have done in backing me and my Deck shipmates in this trouble. The SIU is a great Union and I'm very proud to belong to such an organization. "Fraternally, "Ralph W. Youtzy." STEWARDS DEPARTMENT mar and Ore contracts will be delphia for the purpose of secur­ ing new quarters and a suitable completed. rig in Philadelphia, as per mem­ Balloting on Resolutions Voting started today on the bership recommendation. four Point Resolution. It is urged New Orleans that all members take an active A check in the amount of interest in this voting, and see $3,000.00 has been sent to New to it that the Union turns out a Orleans for the purpose of se­ big ballot. curing fixtures and equipment BUILDINGS AND HALLS for the new Hall. Boston Hall The new building has been As per the recommendations damaged by fire, and we have made and concurred in the Bos­ been informed that we shall be ton minutes of February 11, and I reimbursed by the insurance co. upon the request of the Boston for all damages. The New OrPort Agent, the sum of $1,000.00 I leans Agent has been instructed has been sent to Boston for the to account for this on his regu­ purpose of paying bills for fur­ lar weekly financial report. nishing the Boston Hall. ORGANIZING This sum has been drawn from the Building Fund of the Union. So as to avoid passing out in­ The Boston Agent has been in­ formation on new companies be­ structed to render a full report ing worked on by the Organiz­ on all articles purchased with ing Staff, the Organizers will the committee's and member­ not make a report at this week's meeting. Occasional stories and ship's approval. reports will be carried on organ­ Rhiladelpfaia Hall A check in ;the, amount of izing activities in the SEA­ $2,500.00 has been sent to Phila­ FARERS LOG. This Committee had also been instructed in their negotiating sessions on wages to eliminate the inequities of wages whereto a Wiper made more in basic wages than an AB. Your Com­ mittee, in accordance with menibership's desires, has been suc­ cessful as the above record shows, in eliminating this ijiequity. Your Committee further points out, on the question of Bosun's wages, that not only has the Union been successful in raising the Bosun's wages to an all-time high of $260.44, but has main­ tained at the same time in our contracts the clause that allows the Bosun to make overtime equivalent to the high man in the Deck Dept. In conclusion, your Committee recommends to the membership that these new wage increases as negotiated be accepted, so as to allow the Union sufficient time to immediately contact all other SIU operators on the proposition of setting this wage scale into effect on all SIU contracted ves­ sels for the same effective date as carried in this report . Fraternally submitted, SIU Negotiating Committee J. P. Shuler Robert A. Matthews Paul Hall Lindsey Williams Ray White Joe Algina New And Old Seatrain Scales Report From A&G Headquarters FINANCES The Union's overhead is be­ ing further reduced in Head. quarters, as well as in some of the Branches. A complete study on Finances will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG within the next few issues, so as to give the membership a clear and con­ cise picture of the complete finances of the Union. CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATIONS Wage Increases The Union is still in negotia­ tions with the operators pertain­ ing to wage increases. As of the writing of, this report, no con­ clusion has been reached, al­ though there is a possibility that a report will be made to the membership at the next regular 'meeting. rCalmar and Ore SS Companies the wage increase issue Ws hasOnce been settled with our con' traded operators, the balance of -negotiations to .be done on Cal- ^4 OLD $235.67 235.67 216.19 ' 199.49 199.49 174.45 INCREASE $32.27 14.37 13.15 18.02 18.02 10.52 265.71 265.71 235.67 205.06 205.06 193.93 202.28 15.95 15.95 14.37 12.45 12.45 11.75 12.27 257.36 235.67 235.67 202.28 174.45 174.45 20.89 14.37 14.37 12.27 10.52 10.52 NEW $267.94 250.04 229.34 217.51 217.51 184.97 j ^ , 281.66 281.66 250.04 i i ; 217.51 1 217.51 i; 205.63 1 214.55 1 278:25 1 250,04250.04 214;55 184.97 184.97 The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving leSs than $223.23 per month shalL be $1,125 per hour. All ratings receiving $223.23 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.41 per hour. The effective date of this agreement is March .10, 1948. In view of the fact that is new wage scale represents a sub­ stantial increase, as well as maintaining the higher difference as between Freighters and Passenger type vessels as compared with Seatrain, this Committee recommends the adoption of this report. Referendum Balloting Starts (Continued from Page 1) ing buildings is much more ec­ onomical and efficient. Branches in Mobile, Boston, Tampa, Nor­ folk, and New Orleans are housed in facilities owned by the Seafarers, and has worked out to the complete satisfaction of the membership. On the question of shipboard promotions the membership has taken the position that this works a hardship on rated men; Therefore, it has been recom- mended that this practice be stopped, except in cases of em­ ergency where the Hall cannot ship the desired rating in time for the vessel to sail. The matter of Wipers and Or­ dinary Seamen failing to clean up the crew's quartei's has come up many times in the past. Time for cleaning has been won from the shipowners only after a hard struggle, and the member­ ship feels that any man who refuses to carry out his full job ie a detriment to the organization. ; 1 ! 1 i �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG PR Dockworkers In Election For Union Shop m !*-, I' i Ftidmr, March 12. 1948 Finally Gets Its New Hall By WOODY LOCKWOOD By LLOYD-GARDNER SAN JUAN—Members of ILA PHILADELPHIA — Well, the Local 1675 will participate in an big news is here. The Hall in NLRB election to gain a union this port is now located at 614 shop on the docks. The voting N. 13th Street. Yes sir, after will take place March 16 with months of fruitless searching we observers from each interested somewhat shamefaced—admitted I are for a good week coming up found and rented two flooi-s at By JOE ALGINA party present. NEW YORK —For months at what had taken place and owned with several ships due to call the above address, and after a few minor repairs and alterations The ILA and the companies ,membership meetings and up to negligence of their Union for crews. came to a deadlock in their ne­ through the pages of the LOG, duties. Here's a tip to men who find we'll have just about the best The worst of the lot, four themselves hospitalized in for­ set-up of any port anywhere. gotiations recently over a 23 the SIU has been hammering per cent increase demanded by away at performers and gas- bookmen and three permitmen eign ports: One floor will house the Dis­ were quickly disposed of. The the workers. If you see you're going to be patcher's office and counter, as hounds. The membership em­ bookmen were placed on charges well as the baggage room, offices tied to a sack for awhile, drop Meanwhile, San Juan contin­ phatically went on record to stop ues as a truly cosmopolitan sea­ these disrupters. The results and will face a rank and file a card to the LOG giving your for the other officials, washI'ooms, and a small recreation port. were better than good; the per­ trial committee; the permitmen address. had their cards revoked. room. It will be printed in the LOG Seamen from, ships flying the centage of foul-ups aboard ships The rest of the crew, while and any SIU men hitting that The other floor will be the flags of half a dozen countries ! hitting this port fell off appre­ not having performed, realized port will know that a brother meeting hall and a larger recrea­ can be seen along the water­ ciatively. fronts and in the towns any day Several ships reported success­ they were at fault in not curbing Seafarer is in drydock. Chances tion room. —or night. In one spot recently, ful disciplinary methods for the irrespnsible actions of the are that an old shipmate will These facilities will enable us drop in to visit. to start an educational program, a Seafarer observed four groups curbing the irresponsible mem­ others. of seamen speaking four langu­ bers of their crews. But last They immediately went on Just blow your horn, and for the .younger members of the ages as they hoisted a few. week came the lulu of them all. record to fine the entire crew you'll be sxxrprised at the number Union. In my opinion the whole (with the exception of those fac­ of SIU men who will look you layout is ideal. There were four Frenchmen, The Arizpa, Watennan, came ing trial) the sum of $25. Red up. Our reason for i-enting this four Norwegians, three Span­ into New York from a foreign faced they paid their fines and place, instead of buying the REFERENDUM VOTING iards and five Americans, each voyage. The ship was destined ten of the crew were sent back building i-eferred to in our spe­ group speaking its own tongue. for Mobile, but a change in or­ The four proposals now being cial Meeting of February 25, is to the ship. The rest were not The place was strictly a "Bar ders put her here. voted on in all ports are im­ allowed to return. that even though the sale price International." Immediately after SIU Patrol­ portant matters affecting the for the building was reasonable, It was a messy thing from be­ men boarded the vessel, the ginning to end. The Union was entire membership. As such they RED SAILS IN SUNSET a like amount would have been Ships of all types as well as Union received reports that a not desirous of fining the men or deserve careful consideration. necessary to bring the place up many nations come into San good percentage of the crew was revoking permits, but the actions These matters have been put to the specifications we would tp a referendum vote because of Juan. In the opinion of most of gassed up and performing. need. We feel that the Union much membership comment, the men who hit here, the most Others were reported to have will be better protected in this shipboai'd i-esolutions and recom­ picturesque vessels are the sloops fouled up completely — every­ manner. mendations to the Agents Con­ and schooners which ply the in­ thing was loused up. ference. CONVENTION CITY ter-island trade under a number The crew began to come to its The proposed change in ship­ of flags. The trade itself is col­ senses when the Patrolmen went around picking up all books and board promotions should put an This city is making plans for orful, too. end to a long standing sore spot two big conventions this sumpermits, and they were a sober Among the men to hit here aboard ships and deserves the mei-—the Democrats and the Re­ recently was Albert Dubruyne, bunch when the Patrolmen told support of all Seafarers. The publicans. They'll be meeting to an Oiler now on the Angelina. them to appear at the New York proposed fining of OS who do pick their presidential candi­ A1 hails from Superior, Wiscon­ Hall the next morning for a not perform their assigned work dates, and right now that looks sin, and once had a stretch on meeting. in quarters should considerably like quite a job. Looking like the morning the beach here. bolster our motto "A clean ship Shipping has remained slow, Another Seafarer seen around after, the entire crew showed up but the outlook for the next is an SIU ship." at the Hall and steps were im­ was John Q. Nunn of Ardmore, week is pretty good. We expect The two assessments are much Oklahoma, who is Deck Dele­ mediately taken to straighten out of the Arizpa crew jeopardized two ships in; in fact they should needed pillars which will lead gate on the Angelina these days. the ship. the conditions and contracts en­ have been in last week but were to a stronger SIU in the event of I didn't take much questioning He's been on this run with the joyed by evex-y member of the held up by rough seas. a showdown with the operators to find out what was going on Bull ships for nearly a year now, SIU as well as possibly giving The weather has improved or the government. aboard ship, the entire crew— so he must like it. John is an the SIU membership the reputa­ some, but it will have to go a All of them are constructive ex-oil field worker and was one tion of being out and out winos. proposals and will do much to long way before it can be called of the men who organized the For Referendum JUST A FLING tighten up our financial .status really nice. Isthmian fleet. These guys thought they were and shipboard reputation. A vote In closing we would like to Sal Colls returned from the just having a little fling and of "yes" for all four is a vote say to all hands, "Vote YES on Agents Conference in New York. didn't give a thought to the con­ of confidence in the future of the four points on the Referen­ He looked fine but declared he dum Ballot." sequences. They realize now your Union. didn't like New York's winter what they were doing to the breezes. Union and the membership. Worst of all, the Arizpa epi­ sode came at a time when the By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ Union's Negotiating Committee was meeting with the operators BALTIMORE — We had 10 If things go like that, just for a wage boost. The Arizpa payoffs last week and the same where are we going to find our­ crew's irresponsible actions only number of sign-ons, and every­ selves? We'll be holding the SAN FRANCISCO —This city make a tough job that much thing is fine and good in the bag, and that's not what we've will .soon have a "free port" tougher. Port of Baltimore. fought 10 years to end up doing. area, similar to those now in The action taken against the All the payoffs were clean ex­ The situation in the Stewards operation 'in New York and New Arizpa men may seem tough to cept for one Isthmian ship, the Department was what made Orleans. some, but unless steps are taken SS Monroe Victory. There is a settling the overtime in the En­ Secretary of Commerce W. to protect the men who go to Black Gang beef on the Monroe gine Room tough. Averell Harriman was scheduled sea and depend upon the SIU in which the overtime question The members here are still 100 to present the charter to the for clean ships, good pay and a is pending. percent behind the tanker drive president of the California State livelihood, we might as well Thei'e seem to be a lot of •Board of Harbor Commissioners throw in the sponge apd go back things that are going to be tough and the Patrolmen try to hit every tanker that comes in—no A recent visitor to the LOG to the pre-Union days. in a ceremony in Washington on with the Isthmian Line before matter where it ties up or at office was Abe Rapaport. Chief March 10. Other ships in this port, thank The city already has received Electrician, who came up to God, were much different. We that company gets used to the what time of day. approval for a world trade cen­ give his views on the current had some good payoffs with the agreement. They go ahead and The SIU is helping out in a ter and already has established referendum. "I'm all for it," men sober and the beefs all work anybody at anything no leather workers' strike here. Sea­ he said, "because the only way settled right on the ships. Among matter how a man signs on. In farers are manning picketlines a World Affairs Council. The trade center, authorized to keep the Union strong is by them were the Citadel Victory, other words, those Isthmian of­ and doing a swell job for the by the state legislature, will con­ being ready for anything. A Steel Recorder, Isthmian; and ficers have a hard time getting leather union which has a good over their old habits. sist of a group of downtown large Strike Fund is one point the Topa Topa, Waterman. beef. The leather workers are HEADACHE 1^-,- buildings costing approximately of preparedness that must not These were good examples of counting on our full support and be overlooked. As far as the the majority of SIU ships hitting $60,000,000. However, the Stewards De­ they are getting it. The free port or foreign trade Building Assessment is con­ New York. Other ships visited partment on the Munroe gave We think right now that they center — through which mer­ cerned, I think it ought to be were in as fine shape. The port everybody a headache. Painting chandise can be routed without doubled so that we can buy looked pretty good in the clean the messhall took 54 hours, and will get the wages and conditions payment of duty provided it quarters commensurate with payoff department. the painting was never finished they want and deserve, and get does not actually enter the our growth and prestige. In Shipping, which had been at that. Another 36 hours was them soon. When they do, the United States—is expected to fact, to state it simply, I'm in boimcing at a good clip, has spent painting the Third Mate's Seafarers will have given an­ build up business for the port^of favor of all four points, and I slowed to a walk, but it looks room and that room never was other good demonstratipn of ^ intend to vot^"YES", on alL" like a temporary lull. Prospects finished, either. , San Francisco. , labor solidarity. Arizpa Performers Top All Former Marks Things Only Fair In Baltimore Frisco To Have 'Free Port' Area "J ' • • •- ^ • �'Wl"-'.:>-Vr^' •' .*. 1918 wmm Am:E^ s LIO E Page Se«<iB BOSTON—Chairman. J. Gogmember be allowed to payoff a gins, 27521; Recording Secretaxy, ship on Sundays or holidays, J. Sweeney. 1530; Reading Clerk, was amended to read that "in W. Siekmann. 7086. case of emergency any Brother Minutes of all Branches ac­ should be allowed to payoff." As Reported At Meetings Of February 25, 1948 cepted as read. Minutes and recThe amendment was defeated onftnendations of Agents Confer­ and the original motion was car­ REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ence read and accepted with PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. -DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED ried. Acting Agent Ortiz, who few minor amendments. Agent functioned while the elected — — — 103 — — — 93 reported that business was run­ Boston Agent was at the Agents Con­ 358 365 383 1,106 318 386 303 1,007 ning smoothly, and that the New York ference, was given a vote of 52 29 26 107 24 13 21 58 Brothers in the hospital had Philadelphia thanks for the splendid way in Baltimore 223 108 74 AOS 175. 108 74 357 befen visited. Under new business which he did his job. — — — — — — — — a motion was made that J. Wil­ Norfolk — — — 94 — — " — 90 4- 4' 4" liams, retired member, be rein­ Savannah Tampa 43 21 23 87 21 17 9 47 stated. This was postponed to a WEST COAST —No regular 173 161 190 524 120 133 97 350 special meeting which was to Mobile SIU A&G meeting. Report by 169 112 201 482 133 120 140 393 take place the following morn- New Orleans representative A. Cardullo. Ship­ Galveston 120 54 46 220 74 42 20 136 -ing. ping still at even pace, with a San Juan 2 3 7 12 2 3 4 9 few payoffs expected within the tit GRAND TOTAL ....1,138 850 943 3,128 865 819 664 2,531 next few weeks. A little trouble (Editor's Note: A&G men shipping from West Coast not included in this report.) NEW YORK — Chairman. J. coming up on Isthmian ships. •Arabosz. 29836; Recording SacreHowever, this has been straight­ 'lary. F. Stewart. 4935; Reading ship. Charges of "conduct un- tion made and carried to have ports read and accepted, with ened out, and in the future all Clerk. J. Parker. 27693. becoming Union members" were these men tried by a Trial Com­ the exceptions of Boston and men are advised to get in touch Minutes of last meeting and Tead against four men and meet­ mittee, and that findings in re­ Puerto Rico. Boston minutes non- immediately with the A&G special meetings of February 12, ing voted to accept these charges. gard to the SUP man be re­ concurred in. Gn Puerto Rico West Coast representative at the 16, and 24 accepted as read. Agent and Patrolmen made their ferred to the SUP. Minutes of minutes, membership voted to Union Hall if they have a beef. ?Agent reported that business and reports, which were accepted. the Agents Conference wer? read non-concur with that part of the A&G ships on the China run are .shipping good with fine prospects Under new business, the motion and accepted unanimously. These minutes regarding Reading pretty plentiful and rated men for the next week. Also stated was made that "all unauthor­ reports were well received. Sec­ Clerks being able to speak Span­ in the Stewards and Engine De­ -that lodging money for men on ized persons stay out of the retary-Treasurer's Final report ish as well as English. Report partments have no trouble in the MV Gadsden could be picked Dispatcher's Office and the Bag­ was read and accepted. on Agents Conference .read and .getting berths. rUp in the company office. Direc­ gage Room." After some discus­ discussed. A Committee of four 4. 4- 4. tor of Organization L. J. Will­ sion, this was carried. Brothers volunteered to condense Editor's Note: The Boston MOBILE — Chairman. Charles the reports and post same on iams reported that two new new business referred to by the ^ ^ Kimball; Recording Secretary. tanker companies had been various Branches was a motion James Carroll; Reading Clerk, signed up. He recommended that NORFOLK — Chairman. M. passed by the regular Boston newly elected Boston Patrolman Bemstine. 2257; Recording Sec­ Harold J. Fischer. meeting of February 11 author­ Charles Tannehill, who is well retary. Ben Rees. G95; Reading Minutes from other Branches izing the Dispatcher to give were read, and with the excep­ acquainted with the tanker field, Clerk. James Bullock. 4747. shipping information to callers be temporarily assigned to Gal­ All Branch minutes for pre­ tion of Boston new business, all over the telephone. Most of veston area to contact Cities vious meeting accepted as read, minutes were accepted as read. Service tankermen there, and except for section in Puerto Rico Boston's new business not con­ the bulletin board. Agent, Pa­ the other Branches disagreed that he be allowed to assume his minutes dealing with a requii-e- curred with. Agent reported and trolman, and Dispatcher reported. with this since there would elected office at such time as ment that a Reading Clerk be his report was accepted unani­ All reports accepted as read. be no way of making certain mously. Agents Conference re­ Under new business, it was voted that the information did not the Cities Service work allows. ports were read and all were to bring up on charges any fall into the hands of persons This was concurred in unani­ concurred with. Charges against man who gasses up in front of who had no right to such mously by the membership. Min­ knowledge. three members were read and the Union Hall. utes from other Branch meetings The Puerto Rico new busi­ referred to a Trial Committee. were filed. Charges against cer­ ness with which most Branches tain members for performing 4r 4^ 4' 4> 4. J. voted to non-concur was a were read and the meeting re­ able to read both English and PUERTO RICO—Chairman. R. NEW ORLEANS Chairman. motion passed by that Brsmch Spanish which was non-concur­ ferred the charges to a Trial /. Morgan. 10670; Recording Sec­ in a regular meeting on Feb­ Bull Sheppard. 203; Recording red with. Under new business Committee which was to be retary. W. Fontan, 100842; Read­ ruary 11 to make it a rule elected the next day in a special the Agents Conference report Secretary. Paul Warren. 1H.­ ing Clerk, L. Calderon. 2424. Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. that Reading Clerks elected for meeting. Under new business all was taken up, and on the ques­ 76. Minutes of other Branch meet­ meetings be able to talk Span­ reports from the Agents Con­ tion of halting expenditures by ference were read verbatim and the Atlantic and Gulf District in Minutes from other Branches ings read and accepted. Agents ish as well as English. Many accepted unanimously. Several the Canadian District, one Bro­ read and accepted, except for report and Branch Financial re­ Brothers disagreed with this ™ members took the deck to re­ ther asked to be recorded against Boston. Carried unanimously to port accepted by membership. on the grounds that it would mark that the report was the that. Ail other parts of the re­ non-concur with that section of Under new" business it was set a precedent for ruling that best that has come out of any port were accepted unanimously Boston new business regarding moved that any man who is dis­ the Reading Clerks had to talk as read. Agent, Patrolman, and giving shipping information over patched to a job through the Norwegian, or Italian or any Agents Conference. Union Hall and who is capable other language in addition to • Dispatcher reported and their of doing his job, and who is re- English. . 4, 4, 4, reports were accepted. iected for no reason whatsover, Copies of a special supple­ PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. 111 should be entitled to one day's ment, containing all the re­ ^ Lloyd Gardner. 3697; Recording SAVANNAH — Chairman, C. pay. (Ed. Note: This is as per ports made at the Agents Con­ ' SecrelBzy. D. Hall. 43372. Read­ Starling; Reading Clerk. E. R. the phone. Rest of minutes acSIU contract.) This was carried. ference, are now in all ing Clerk. R. W. Pohle. 46826. Smith; Recording Secretary. P. cepted as read. Agent reported Another motion, applying to Lo­ Branches and are available to All Branch minutes for pre­ J. Dieppe. cal Port shipping rules, that no the membership. that there were thirteen payoffs vious meeting accepted as read Minutes for Branches from and eight sign-ons in the week except for part in Puerto Rico previous meeting read and all previous to the meeting, includ­ accepted except Boston new ing coastwise and Puerto Rican business which was non-concur­ ships. All beefs settled to the red with. Headquarters Report satisfaction of the crews. Patrol­ By STEVE CARDULLO and on Finances accepted as read. men reported that things were AL BERNSTEIN Agents Conference reports read popping, and that, among others, and discussed, and unanimously five Tstlunian ships had hit port SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping Delegates do their job by studycarried that these-.reports be ac­ in the past few weeks. All were is good here for rated men. Aside fng the contracts under which cepted in their entirety. Agents thoroughly covered. SS Del Sud from the jobs that turn up on -they sail. minutes pertaining to a Spanish were voted "thanks" for a good went to drydock in Mobile. Trip- vessels in transit, there are those In that way a lot of bum overReading Clerk. This was non- job well done. cards and permitmen were al­ on the Watermans and Isthmians time beefs could be avoided. concurred with. Agent reported Also, there would be fewer at­ lowed to stay on the ship, and which crew up on this coast. Ill port in good shape, with all Ray Eader, who is Ship's Del- tempts to make personal beefs beefs squared away. All sections TAMPA — Chairman. G. Mc- membership concurred in this Ogata on the Yorkmar, and Deck Umon b^fs. of Agents Conference reports Carler. 4731; Recording Secre­ action. Agents Conference min­ It takes all kinds to make a Engineer W. M. Pennington, who utes read and discussed. All res­ were accepted as read and met tary. B. Gonzalez, 125; Reading olutions carried itnanimously, is joining the SS Gillis to re­ world or a Union. One man came •full approval of all hands. Clerk, C. Simmons. 368. , , , his book because and the reports from the ^Con­ turn East, dropped in here and ,in and .retired Minutes from other Branch ference were all accepted unani­ joined us in a talk on Union 1 ^^I^sol^d ,groIm^ 4> under his feet for a while. An­ meetings were read. Motion made mously. Moved and carried that education. « other wanted his book reinstated BALTIMORE—Chairman. Ben and carried to non-concur with minutes from the Conference be Lawson. 894; Recording Secre­ Boston new business. All other posted so that all hands could Both agreed that it would be because he missed the roll of the a good deal if we held ship- sea. tary. D. Stone. 1996; Reading minutes accepted as read. Agent read them thoroughly. hoard educationals weekly for Jack W. Kabello and several reported on affairs of the Branch Clerk. J. Hatgimisios. 23434. bookmen as well as for permit- other A&G men dropped in. They 4> 4> 4> Minutes from other Branch and on his activities during the men. all showed enthusiasm for the meetings accepted as read. West paSf two weeks. Charges were GALVESTON—Chairman. Val Coast and Great Lakes minutes read against one SIU bookmem- James; Recording Secretary. C. Eader and Pennington have educational plans recommended life?: Tannehill; Reading Clerk. been Delegates on a number of by the Agents Conference to be IP.C:*: ••- feftled. All reports from Agents ber and one SUP permitman, M. ships and were of the opinion conducted both ashore and at both of whom piled off the SS Mickey Wilburn. •'Conference read and concurred in unanimously by tl?e member- Christopher* Gail in Cuba. Mo- Branch minutes from other that crewmembers could help sea. / West Coast Shipping Still Good �;v-. Page Eight •\ ''j _ _' - •• : T HE SEAFARERS LOG FHdsr, March IZ 1948 SHIPS'MIMUTES Crew Efforts Save Adrian When Cargo Shifts At Sea Terrific list of the Adrian Victory is shown by this shot. Reports varied but concensus was that ship went over at least 35 degrees and perhaps 50. During the war, every GI of Ship's Carpenter Theodore found out that there were two ' Webb which more than anything ways to do everything, the righ'. ' el.se saved the Adrian from com­ plete disaster. way and the Army way. Sea­ The problem was to shift the farer Walter Perry, Bosun and cargo back to port and shift it lone A&G man on the SUP-con- faster than 44 men could shovel. tracted SS Adrian Victory, Am­ Webb rigged a big wooden scoop erican-Hawaiian, had this simple and devised a block and pulley truth driven home to him the system to operate it in such a hard way. In fact he's lucky to manner that shifting the cargo was greatly speeded up. The be home to tell the tale. scoop plus the individual effoi*s The Adrian loaded phosphate of everybody from all three de­ in Port Tampa one day early in partments eventually got the January and set sail for Ger­ Adrian back to a nearly even many. Only trouble was that the I/*:l-J'- • |;p'. Army had charge of loading the keel. At least the list was only holds and allowed the phosphate 15 degrees by the time the Coast to be dumped in loose piles with­ Guard cutter USS Mendate ar­ out baffle plates, or any other rived late Thursday. However, when a Charleston safeguards. It would have been a good newspaper reporter asked a sea­ loading job if the idea had been man later if there were any to lighter the stuff across a mill heroes, the seaman replied: pond, but the North Atlantic is "Hell, no! You haven't got no mill pond in January. time to be a hero when you're in The Captain protested the a situation like that out at sea." stowing of the cargo in this im­ GERMANY AND BACK proper fashion but it turned out that there was nothing he could Under escort from the cutter do about it. Perry reports. As a (an Esso tanker had stood by result, the Adrian cleared Port earlier) the Adrian limped to­ Tampa one winter Sunday, load­ ward Charleston. Twenty miles ed the Army way. at sea, the cutter Travis replaced the Mendota and escorted the LIST TO STARBOARD Adrian into Charleton harbor. IpiS;; Everything went pretty well Charleston longshoremen until the ship ran into a storm swiftly got to work installing the some 700 miles at sea, Ferry baffleboards which should have says, but as soon as heavy seas I been set in place in Tampa. began pounding the sides the Eventually the Adrian sailed for cargo began to slide. By Thurs­ Germany with her cargo prop­ day, the ship was listing so far erly stowed. She got there and to starboai'd that she was in back without further eventual imminent danger of capsizing. incident and finally paid off in The heavy seas were heeling her Norfolk. as much as 50 degrees or more, The company gave the crew Perry believes and substantiates his estimate with pictures (see letters of commendation for their valiant and successful efforts to cut). The Captain turned all hands save the ship—and somewhat to and for a day and a half it grudgingly paid 33 hours over­ was dig, dig to save crew, cargo time. and ship. To. help out, the Skip­ As Walter Perry observes^ the per ordered oil pumped from the company might better have giv­ starboard bunkers, reducing the pressure somewhat but not en the men,a flat thou^nd dol­ lars. - apiece. Certainly, they enough. Perhaps it was the ingenuity eara^ it. In A Pensive Mood NEWS Knots No Problem To Moyd, Rewed 300 For Mobile Hall MOBILE — Ervin (Curlie) knot board in the Mobile Hall Moyd is a true master of mar- represents about • 500 hours of linespike seamanship as . the ac­ , his spare time, he finds oppori tunities to serve the SIU in companying. picture of the knot many ways, being on the tug­ board he made for the Mobile boat negotiating committee for Branch fally demonstrates. this port and being active other­ wise. Contrary to what landlubbei's This is Moyd's third knot may believe, every seaman board, and each one has taken knows that marlin^pike seaman­ ship, the handling, knotting and about six months to complete. splicing of rope, is Just as im­ This one has about 300 knots and portant in the age of steam as splices on it, and the border it ever was in the days of canvas; consists of seven varieties of Main difference is that rope is no sennits.. longer used to rig sails on a In reply to queries about why modem steamship but to rig a he spends his time making rope vast amount of complicated load­ boards, Moyd speaks with the ing and unloading machinery and tone of the true and ardent Perched on deck cargo of other gear. hobbyist. "I like to have some­ Accordingly, Boyd's proficiency thing to do when my work is the Steel Navigator. Isthmian, Seafarer George Bauer, known with rope is. not a quaint old- over," he says. That other peo­ as "The Russian," looks ques- fashioned art but a highly neces­ ple like to look at what he does sary craft which all seaman must is evidenced by reports that the tioningly at the cameraman. master. Waterman company may mount Shot was by Glen Vinson. Moyd himself is a veteran sea­ one of his boards in its new man having spent 15 of his 29 building now being constructed years at sea. And although the in Mobile. Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it Wets made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. •-3. •-'V'll Brother Moyd and the result of 500 hours work in the Mobile HaU. Vendor Had Problems But Paid Off Clean The trip to Calcutta and back on the SS Steel Vendor, Isth­ mian, was a good one according to Deck Delegate Martin O'Con­ nor, except for the Chief Mate, the Purser and a couple, of pre­ contract Isthmian customs. The old Isthmian customs will be voided by the new contract under which, ihe Vendor is now making another run to Calcutta. But the Mate and the Purser are still aboard, according to O'Con­ nor who is taking a stretch ashore. Main trouble with the Mate was that he had been a full Commander in the Navy and was having plenty of trouble getting over the glory of his past. The Purser's weak spot was that, as a staff officer, he had the idea that he was second in command. Both were plenty chicken. AGENT PROVOCATEUR One of the Mate's little hab­ its was to carry a gun. ^This is for you and- youf • SIU," he said to a man in-the'Stewards'De­ partment as f-fie flashed the rod one day on the way out to Cal­ cutta. The Mate was just plain antiUnion. He did his best to stir up the kind of trouble in which one crewman was pitted against an­ other. Once he told a man his shipmates were planning to pull his permit when the Vendor hit the States, and he did other things like that. O'Connor hopes that a fe\v trips under SIU con­ ditions. will bring him around. However, bringing him around may take a little time, as the following incident shows. PHONY CHARGE From Calcutta, the Mate wrote back to the company that the Vendor was going to be a very ditty ship when she reached the States because of the sloppy SIU crew. Things didn't work that way, though. When the Vendor did get back, she touched at Galveston, Hous­ ton, New Orleans and Savannah. In each port, the Isthmian agent commended the crew for a clean ship—an SIU ship. The Mate kept trying though. Ih New Orleans,, he pulled O'Corfnor up on charge$ i^ore the Coast Guard. O'Connor was Deck Maintenance and the Mate claimed he was responsible for a shipboard accident. It was one way to go for the Deck Delegate, but it didn't amount to much. The Purser was strictly a fiveday a week man, both as Piurser and as Pharmacists Mate. If a man was sick on Saturday or Sunday he just had to make the best of things rmtil Monday morning. LONG WEEKEND In fact, there was so much dis­ satisfaction with the Purser that officers as well as men signed a petition to get rid of him. However, he's still aboard. Despite the Mate and the Pur­ ser the Vendor had a good clean payoff. The reason was that, she had a good- SIU crew and was .a credit to the long drive to or­ ganize Isthmian. Brother O'Connor knows all •"a about that drive, incidentally. He sailed for 16 months on four ; 'M Isthmian. ships passing the SIU . word, -and he's happy ,to. see his work bear fruit in the -form-of the -new, Brthm^^ �t-rtdar. Maren 12, 1948 T BE St: AfARERS LOG SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief Page IHne SEAFARER SAM SAYS: HENRY W. BEECHEH. Dec. partments scheduled. Ship's 20—Chairman L. Nicholas; Sec­ Delegate instructed crew in ship­ retary L. E. Pope. Only minor ping rule 35. Carried motion beefs reported, in. Deck Depart­ that all money raised for cables ment. Discussion on why ship to New York Hall be given to left without fresh milk since men in hospitals. Called for Steward reports milk was or­ Yale locks to foc'sle doors. dered. Minute of silence for 4 4 4 Brothers lost at sea. FRANCES. Feb. 15—Chairman S,. 4, 4, Frank Base; Secretary A. FerBRAZIL VICTORY. Feb. 15— rara. Ship's Delegate Dan Butts Chairman A. J. Byrd; Secretary reported change of Electrician's L. M. Morsette. Deck Delegate room as major beef. Depart­ Weigel reported no beefs. Engine ments okay. Voted to have gang­ Delegate Byrd said 20 hours were way rigged for longshoremen to disputed. Stewards Delegate P. keep them from dirtying crew's N. O'Connor said extra meals DOROTHY ANN MESECK. quarters. Voted list of repairs were disputed as well as launch Feb. 7—Chairman W. Goodrich: and asked for new . mattresses. OTiFY TH6 OMiOH WHEA/ service off Buenos Aires. Dele­ Secretary R. P. Sirois. Elected Talk by Engine Delegate Jose gates to check books for dues to Sirois Deck Delegate, Goodrich Colon on laundi*y procedure. yoy AB6 LAID UP IIO TFIE ease payoff. Patrolman to check Engine Delegate. Deck reported slopchest prices and rules on some disputed overtime and an rioSPlTAL. (3H/6 VoUR IVABD medical care. Voted repair list. accident beef. Stewards reported A/UMB0e. SoTMATTHgRS One minute of silence for Broth­ need of supplies and department ers lost at sea. a man shprt. Voted a general WILL Bg sloVBLAY review of food situation. Motion by Palmer carried to have Stew­ IM GBfTihJG YOOR. 4 4 4 ards work together with Dele­ ARICKAREE. Feb. 15—Chair­ gate and crew to correct food man Thomas Fleming; Secretary 4 14 situation. Also voted to get clar­ Floyd BonnelL Delegates: Frank LOYOLA VICTORY. Dec. 18— ification of agreement in New E. Parsons. Deck; Edward Chairman D. Wenger; Secretary York on a number of points in Chante. Enginee;Bonnell Stew­ V. Jamieson. Disputed overtime all departments. Voted to be ards. Man missing watch must . reported in all departments, to paid every 15 days. Repair list pay out of pocket or face be taken up at Baltimore payoff. made and approved. One minute charges, and men coming on Chief Cook to be jacked up on of silence for Brothers lost at watch to keep mess hall clean. food preparation. Minutes en­ sea. Voted donation for men at By HANK dorsed by Deck Delegate H. H. Brighton hospital. Anderson. Engine Delegate W. L. The Educational Organizing Programs in all SIU halls wUl 4 4 4 Howard. Stewards Delegate Nor­ really help more and more Seafarers to becom.e better union MAIDEN CHEEK. Feb. 22— man Kolment and Ship's Dele­ men—with their minds and their actions—and clearly under­ Chairman T. A. Scanlon; Secre­ gate A. E. Swenson. stand and appreciate their membership in the SIU. In this manner tary R. G. Vamon. Deck Dele­ Ill the SIU shall be doubly strengthened in many ways—and all gate J. Benacka reported that BEATRICE. Dec. 16—Chairman union machinei-y would be able to operate mom smoothly for Chief Mate worked Sunday until McHenry; Secretary P. Gonzalez. the benefit of the membership. Every Seafarer should take ad^ noon on topmast stays and open­ Deck and Stewards departments vantage of his weeks in port by reading all union literature, the ing starboard side port door. reported no beefs. Engine De­ shipping rules, the union constitution, the contracts—and especially Said five hours would be partment reported 1st Ass't doing the new booklet on how to organize the unorganized seamen, claimed. Voted check on stores Wiper's work, matter to be re­ the informational booklet for permit-men and others. and slopchest and to keep ship ferred to Patrolman. One min­ 4 4 4 clean. ute of silence for Brothers lost at 4 4 4 The biggest beef the SIU membership is fighting to win is sea. 4 4 4 STEEL WORKEa Feb. 29— the honest-hearted attempt to stop men from fouling up good. i SEATRAIN NEW YORK, Feb. Chairman M. Cross; Secretary 4 4 4 clean SIU ships with their performing whether it's because of. AFOUNDRIA, Dec. 13—Chair­ •John Straka. Deck in good 25—Chairman R. W. Sweeney; intoxication or because of a minor beef which can and should Secretary K. Frey. No overtime man F. J. Soss; Secretary Eldon shape except for Rosenthal's 5% easily be handled quietly and without argument or confu­ beefs reported. Engine Delegate Ray. Voted to move hospital hours disputed overtime and an­ sion by the ship's delegates. The delegates of every SIU ship amidships, to have extensive other 2 hours disputed. Engine reported that painting in Engine should see to it that every beef—big or small—is either painting done before next sign- Room okay except for beef on quarters was being done. settled aboard ship in a calm and sensible manner or reserved on and to have belt guards in­ Engineers doing Wiper's work. Sweeney elected new Ship's for the patrolmen at the payoff. This is the SIU way—the stalled on forced-draft blower. Stewards Department reported Delegate by acclamation. For­ only way. Good and Welfare: Agreed to no beefs at all. Voted to list mer Ship's Delegate Thompson 4 4 4 have wooden gratings put in slopchest and Stewards stores. given vote of thanks for good showers, and to have Patrolman Voted to buy a washing machine. work. One minute of silence for Furthermoi-e, a delegate's job aboard ship is not a backcheck slopchest prices. One min­ Decided that men on Isthmian Brothers lost at sea. breaking problem if he does everything sensibly and quietly and ute of silence for Brothers lost ships should read agreement. receives the solid cooperation of every man in his department, j It's as easy as that, Brothei-s... Brother John Santos, who was One minute of silence for Broth­ in port sevei'al weeks after trjdng out the fanning life, shipped ers lost at sea. out to Europe last week... Brother "Scotty" Morton, who keeps 4 4 4 on losing his hats and can't wear a blpck watch-cap because it's STEEL WORKER. Feb. 21— too hot on his head, is in town afi.r meeting his shipmate. Chairman J. Fediow; Secretary Brother Pete McCoskey, the oldtimcr. J. R. Butler. Deck putting in for 4 4 4 2 extra hours for shifting ship. Brother Joe Pendleton says he'll soon be sailing into the Engine Room said repairs would 4 4 4 4 4 4 voyage of matrimony—if he gets his ship to a European port DOROTHY ANN MESECK. THOMAS HEYWARD. Dec. 21 be made and reported that man ... Bosun Bera Smyley is in town after a bit of illness... —Chairman L. A. Donovan: off watch would get overtime for Feb. 28—Chairman R. P. Sirios; Brother John Fediow was in town last week. How's every­ Secretary Van Huggins. Only work done by First Ass't. Ship's Secretary Bill Reynen. Special thing, oldtimer?... Brother Jimmy Millican says that his serious departmental beef con­ Delegate Frenchy Ruf reported meeting called Ship's Delegate L. shipmate. Charlie Henry, the oldtimer. shipped out recently cerned division of painting. that Jr. Engineers could put in Lombardi. Motion by B. F. Good­ ... We would like to know if certain crews of Alcoa ships Agreed Deck would handle for overtime when the First rich. seconded by V. Moller and which hit Trinidad have been going to the company offices limited amount of painting to be Ass't did their work, and that BR caiTied not to sail ship unless re­ there for weekly bundles of LOGS they requested to receive? done. Reagan suggested galley could get overtime because Stew­ pairs demanded after Feb. 7 ard painted own foc'sle. Voted 4 4 4 meetiing were completed. One be painted. Steward replied he The weeklj' LOG will be traveling all over the nation to was trying to get job authorized that all departments elect new minute of silence for Brothers the following brothers: Theodore Cumberland of Washington, Minute of silence for Brothers Delegates. Voted that constitu­ lost at sea. tion be studied. Connally Piatt of Georgia, Walter Grohowski of Pennsylvania, lost at sea. 4 4 4 Joseph Flecca of Mass., WiUiam Rafus of Mass., William Stewart ALLEGHENY VICTORY. Feb. 4 4 4 of Mass., Harry Lowther of Mass., J. F. Land of Florida, Donald 24—Chairman J. Kari; Secretary CAPSTAN KNOT, Dec. 27— Riley of Mass., Gerald Godfrey of New York, George Finklea of F. Lahademe. Previous minutes Chairman F. Harrington; Secre­ South Carolina, Ben Sumski of New York, Lee Bom of Texas, accepted with exceptions due to tary F. Robinson. Deck depart­ Francis Miller of Mai*yland, H. B. Kent of Virginia, Joseph Mapes incomplete repaire. Ship's Dele­ ment reported two lull bookmen of Virginia, Donald Milligan of California, J. B. Waters of Georgia, gate F. F. Smith informed crew missed ship in New Orleans. 4 4 4 Walter Pikula of Minnesota, John Yeakel of California, Harry of rider on transportation and Voted that if possible SIU men Mossbury of Indiana and William Van Schie of Alabama. STEEL SCIENTIST. Feb. 22— listed stores and slopchest con­ be found to fill vacancies. Elected Harrington Ship's Delegate. Good Chairman F. H. Schwab: Secre­ tents. Deck Delegate E. Lessor 4 4 4 and welfare: Offenses itemized tary D. O. Harvey. Ship's Dele­ and Engine Delegate N. Wuchina The following oldtimers may still be in town: J. Flannezy, and fines fixed. Delegate to see gate William Moore reported no to be posted. Stewards Delegate F. Vargas. S. E. Duda. Felix Serrano. A. Russo. J. Danel. V. Chief or First about steam which reply to cable, Captain will okay submitted written watch reports McMahon. W. Philip. M. J. Brown. L. Johnston. R. E. Quitm is not always available. Painting pnly 3 hoims for painting of G. Vesagas reported he would and J. Bilinki...The Senate says the Marshall Plan should use gear to be removed- from slop hospital, matter to be referred to stow stores properly. Additional 50 percent of our American ships; Why can't it be 80 percent \ sink. ' Minute 6f- silence for Patrolman. No departmental repairs voted. One nainute of or even 90 percent? We can be generous to others—diet's be beefs. Orders of painting by de- silence for Brothers lost at sea. more patriotic towards our own industries! Brothers lost ^t sea. Mo/^ey. CUT and RUN �-arf iL^iG Tflfn {!'.•••• J It#--- B?': f*rid«r' March IZi 1B48 1»E MEiiBEliiSBlP Brother Appreciative Of SIU Ccmditions After Ride Home On MCS-Conla^ted Ship To the Editor: there were no stores. From Due to something beyortd my there to the boxes this was eontrol, I missed my ship in worse. The frozen food locker had the Lorenco Marques, East Africa, deck covered with ice, the and I went to Durban, South shelves all fouled up. The fish iAfrica, to wait for my ship. But instead of my own, I box was the same. The dairy caught a Marine Cooks and. box was running at about 60,deStewards Pope and Talbot scow. grees, eggs stinking under the What a ship! We should be grating and the vegetable box proud of our Union and our liv­ full of rotton vegetables. This ing conditions on shipboard, also had a bunch of crap under the gratings. compared to other Unions. NOT CABEFUl. When I boarded this ship to The thaw room had a lot of look it over, I was sick and dis^appointed. On the outside it stinking meat in it. The meat was perfect; lines all straight and box had the meat all over the fstretched taunt, masts, booms all deck and they had been walk­ ^gear and winches painted, mid­ ing on it. (too damn lazy to hang ship houses and all first class, it up.) but inside it was filthy. Mess- So I decided that it must be the fault of the union. While rooips, galley, etc. were filthy. That was enough right there, the Delegate was showing me . but I ventured a little farther to around I was wishing to God I the dry stores. Eversdhing was were going on an SIU ship in­ . upside down—cereals, cookies, stead of this scow. noodles full of weevils, flour bad; Well, after cleaning this tub coffee, beans, peas, all over the up, I had no food to cook with, deric. The shelves were covered not even potatoes, we pulled in­ with crap and on top of all this. to Dakar, French West Africa, Transfer Of Ships Ending *Smoke On Water': Martin the moment, "scrap and rebuild" is the national motto. As I remember, tankers cost about $3 hi million to build. I doubt if foreign or international oil companies pay that for them. By the way, as a citizen who has to pay off the mortgage after the ships are given away, do the oil companies pay one tenth of $3% million per tanker? Millions of dollars in tanker wealth have been turned over to foreign countries in the past few months. Any country, friend or foe, can have 100-200 ships given to them. Because, as they tell you, we Yankee sailor men want Amer­ ican food, wages and living con­ ditions aboard our ships. 'What the hell, American money and effort built them and our great­ grandchildren will never live long enough to pay off the mort­ gages. Ships given away abroad do not pay any taxes here, nor do the wages of their crews sup­ port business here. BUCK PASSING The Maritime Commission (per press reports) states that the supplying of oil tankers to de­ liver fuel oil is an oil company problem. The commission's only problem is to sell them for a song with both hands. The sailor, like all citizens, is hard, pressed east coast. taxed to build the ships. We Tough winters. Bunk! Even if went to sea in these ships during ^ the winter had been a mild one the war to save our country and :there would not have been oil many of us were sent to Davey enough to go around. Perhaps Jones' locker. when the gullible citizenry has We always knew where the either survived or perished of Yankee sailor man was by the ^ jmetunonia. Naval tankers may "smoke on the water." There's " be ready • to. give them bunkers none now, so don't worry about for home oil-burners. him. Let him starve. He's the vanishing American. THEY'RE BUILDING It doesn't make sense to me. "•Every shipway in the United mn^orn contains a cargo ship I'm fiill of wonder. (Po^ Martin iaiiM to cruise at 20 knots. At To the Editor: A short while back I spent seventeen days in London's East End awaiting passage on the Aquitania after delivery a T-2 tanker to Birkenhead shipyard across the Mersey from Liver­ pool. There I saw a parade of Amer­ ican tankers going into the yard. They were American going in but that was to be the end. They -were fit tankers that had been running trouble-free and were being delivered to Esso and Anj^o-Indian Oil Company of Englland. ^Every sailor knows the north-east coast of U .3. was not get­ ting fuel oil during last summer and fall, instead naval bunkers were being delivered. Now the Navy reconditions fifty old, beat• up tankers to speed oil to the and got stores, if you can call them rthat. - Rusty, rotten canned good,s—no .meat at all. Poor veg­ etables—no rice, no beans, no nothing. The Steward never checked a damn thing. We supposedly purchased $4,000 worth of stores and got about $400. Canned goods came to $1.89 a can for peas and beans. In other words, it's nothing like our ships. You don't have the Delegates to check the stores, you don't have regular meeting or anything. On that ship, which happened The Royal Court aboard the Salvador Brau poses for its to be a C-3, you got what over­ picture. On the '^throne" are Queen H. Dennis, Deck Main!.; time they thought you should have. You didn't put down how Royal Baby R. Brinn, Oiler; King Neptune S. Volpi. Bosun. much the Steward said, you get In front, left to right—^Royal Barber J. Acldss, OS; Prosecut­ this and like it. ing Attorney D. Waters, AB; Judge E. Spear. Steward; Jury-. For example, 3 hours complete man B. Peterson, Chief Eng.; Juryman J. Dillon, Captain, preparing and defrosting fish and sougeeing of C-3 galley, 2 hours, and Doctor J. Simmons, Wiper. frozen food locker, 2 hours cleaning complete vegeteble box, 3 hours complete defrosting and restoring meat box—it takes longer than that to do it. NO JAM. SCRAM Queen (H. Dennis, Deck Mainte­ To the Editor: The Deck Dept. would ask for nance) and the Royal Barber (J. something—jam, jelly, or peanut I am writing from Buenos Ackiss, OS). butter. Hie messman would say Aires on the SS Salvador Brau Let me also mention that D. "there isn't any"—we did have and would like ti report on a K; Waters, AB, would make One plenty. Ask for soup and we pleasant party we had on board good sea lawyer. {le was the got gravy, or else he would tell crossing the equator. Prosecuting Attorney and a us to go to helL On the morning of the cross­ tough man to buck. How long would the SIU keep ing, the Captain declared the day E. F. Spear was the Judge and a man like that? In all around a holiday and there ensued one light sentences were unheard of. conditions, we have.; the best, and of the best initiation parties I Enclosed are a few photo­ we should be proud", of our offi­ have ever had the pleasure of graphs of the show to give LOG cials for the splendid work they witnessing. readers a glimpse of their Bro­ have done in negotiating our Fun was had by all, and the thers in action. (Ed. Note: see contracts and for the clean and pollywogs all turned out to be cut.) Most of these boys are real decent living conditions we have. good sports. As for the shell­ oldtimers: To keep those things, we must backs, all I can say is that they P. Scidurlo keep our SID ships clean ships. were an experienced bunch and Saloon Messman MCS is losing Matson Line due did a good job—especially King SS Salvador Brau to carelessness. We could also Neptune (S. Volpi, Bosun), the Buenos Aires lose some companies the same way should we become lax and SOON TO BE BACK ON THE JOB careless, so let's keep up the good work'and keep fighting and gain what other Unions are los­ ing. C. A. Fletcher 38460 Brau Crew Crosses Line, Enjoys Jolly Neptune Rite SEAFARER-STUDENT BATS DOWN UNION CRITICS WITH LOG To the Editor: Just a few lines from a land­ locked Seafarer who is now do­ ing his sailing on the stormy seas of so-caUed higher educa­ tion. I sure appreciate receiving the LOG every week, it comes in handy as an available source of material in helping me set some of these _ rocking chair philoso­ phers straight in matters of la­ bor relations. How about telling Matt Bruno, A1 Bogran and all the rest of the former crewmembers of the Evelyn to drop me a few lines concerning sea stories and tales of the night life in those foreign ports? Ted McLane Gen. Detivery University of Florida Gaineeville, Fla. (Ed. Note; You guys can consider yourselves told.) With fit-out season just around the corner, it won't be long before the excursion boats will again be running on the Great Lakes. Thej Greater Detroit, shown above, will, before many weeks, be railing for an SIU crew and once more the overnight trips fr tm Detroit io Cleveland aild Buffalo will be under vray. •s| �Fridkr« March 12, 1948 ; Strange Notions 'As To Dues Duty Steam Up Fontan t H E S E A F A R ER S L O G NO SOUR FACES AMONG THIS CREW Feels Chief Electricians Rate Greater Privileges To the Editor: To the Editor: Kelly Kibitzes In NO, Finds Things Slow In IB I'li'V-; I'ilB''' •" vieAiR'm'BAaise / dFt/SxatMiOH/ •Bi! • • 'jf we out-rate the Stewards twoto one. Incidentally, I have Ste­ wards papers. • I have talked to other Elec­ tricians on this .same subject. They seem a bit leary that the crew might come right out and say, "why should he have a pri­ vate room and bath, we haven't." Our Union is for the better­ ment of each and every member. Does the Chief Mate bitch be­ cause the Old Man has a better room that he? I think a Bosun should have a room to himself, after all, he ramrods the crew. , In reply to Brother Parrot's letter in the last issue of the I've never blown my top since LOG concerning the why and being in the union, maybe it wherefores of a Chief Electrician, was because I had no good rea­ I feel that I might as well put in son, but now I'm steamed up. my two bits worth. I have noticed here in San I agree with everything Juan that some of the brothers Brother Parrot says and hope to have the wrong idea as to their see a committee of Chief Elec­ unipn rights. It may be that they tricians sitting in with the ne­ just don't know or don't want gotiating committee when work­ to know. ing rules are opened next time. Everytime * I have an argu­ This is what I think: ment with a guy in the Hall he I feel the Chief Electrician • brings up the fact that he pays should have a I'oom and private $3 a month dues and that's his bath. It should be arranged so reason for beefing. ROUTED CHIEF that the BR makes up his bunk If I don't loan him the type­ I ran into a situation the other and cares for his room. Why? writer or if I don't let him make day where a fellow came over to Because we had it before the a telephone call to his girl friend, our ship and bragged about war and there is no reason for he brings up the matter of dues. having the Chief Electrician our not having it again. Listen Brothers, you pay this yanked off the ship because he Another thing—we ate topside money not because the officials lived topside. If the man was a before and during the war. Why . say so. Unionism is a hell of a fink or a phony, I don't know. not now? It isn't that we are lot more than that. Your dues any better than any one else in At any rate, it was a sorry move. go for payment of the union's I left a commie outfit to get the crew, I think our responsi­ functions in your interest and bility and .salary is such as to into a good union and according that means paper work, office to our policy, holding guys down rate it. stationary, telephone calls (on to cramped quarters isn't it. I business), transportation, rent and IN THE KNOW gave up a full book to join the most of all, the wages for your I believe the Union should see SIU as a permit. I even helped representatives. to it that we get more competent organize. I got disgusted with Don't get the wrong impres­ Chief Electricians aboard our the rotten ways of the NMU and sion as to the purpose of dues. ships. For instance aboard the quit going to sea. I took a job It's your money and it is being Alcoa Runner on my second daj^ as foreman for a company in used for you and your bi'others. out, I presented the Chief En­ Texas, but decided to come back William Fontan gineer with a work list which to sea and came into the SIU. contained quite a bit of overtime. Like Brother Parrot, I believe When he asked me if I was changes should be made in the At lop are the smiling faces capable of doing the work I working rules as pertain to Elec­ of the men who prepare the had listed, I blew my top. I tricians. Some of the suggested chow aboard the Alcoa Cav­ guess he had been used to foul- changes are as follows: alier. From left to right they balls. 1—Chief Electrician is to be are: Walter Reidy. Chef: Eric I ripped a winch down from directly responsible to the Chief Landburg. 3rd Cook; Carmen stem to stem without any mark­ Engineer . Morano, Utility; Johnny MurTo the Editor: ings as to where the resistors and 2—^No one except the Chief ello. Utility; Donald Malenfant coils or contacts were to go. I While reading the Jan. 23, Electrician is to handle the main Larder Cook, and Larry Dur­ chipped, scaled and red-leaded 1948, edition of the LOG (a ham. 2nd Passenger Cook. auxiliary switch board parallel the insides and painted over weekly must), I was delightfully the generator or system's gener­ Still smiling pretty we have that. I pulled the fans and surprised to come across my pic­ Donald Malenfant. Rudolph ator. on a T-2 tanker. broke them down. I put in new ture as well as those of some of Muclak, Chief Pantryman, and 3—That all Chief Electricians brushes and repacked the bear­ my shipmates. Christian Voss. Chief Baker. keep a daily log and monthly ings. On winches alone I made It's been nearly a year since At the right is the Chief El­ megger readings of all equip­ 209 hours of overtime in four­ 1 made that trip and while I ectrician who has just put the ment. teen days. don't remember the picture being crew phonograph back in I am out here for the Union's 4—That regardless who is the taken, I remember very well the working order. Ouliit was pur­ interest as well as my own. The Assistant Electrician, he be aid­ shipmates of the Nampa Victory. chased out of donations by ' Electricians have the highest ed in learning the trade on the In the past you have been very crewmembers. •ated jobs in the union. I think job as you did. Someday he wiU obliging in regards to requests be sailing as Chief. for pictures, and since one of 5—That the Union keep gasthose pictures on page 12 of our hound electricians off ships and Union paper shows such a clear make them ship as assistants if picture of our mosshall, I won­ To the Editor: .second deck with tons of water performers before they have a they screw up. We must keep der if you would oblige me with causing it to buckle a little bit. chance to do any harm. our contract, to do so we must a duplicate of it as well as the This is my fii'st dispatch from It won't be long, however, be­ have capable electricians able to I'm telling you, they are dream one whei-e I'm cutting the cards "Kelly's Korner" so hold on sling theoiy back at phony en­ fore we can move back in. boats and the pride of the SIU. with "Tennessee." tight, here goes. The carnival was pretty big It looks like they are going to gineers. I am now on the Robin Don6—That on T-2's the Chief El­ Everybody down here in New and I think every seafarer had put more on the run which caster heading for New York ectrician shall put his pumps on would be good for all concerned. a good time the last day of which we should reach late this Orleans had a good time when the line and stand by until they Mardi Gras. According to cus­ Old Bull Sheppard is doing a month. the carnival was here but now are secured. .A.t present, the en­ tom you can go around and kiss wonderful job down here and is Bill Doran things are pretty slow. All the gineer does it. (Ed." Note: We'd like to fun and frolic is gone and the all of the pretty girls. To Moon W£ll liked by all. 7—That the Electrical inanuela Koons it was his day. He was That just about ties up every­ oblige you with the pics but boys are looking to ship out. in the Chief Engineer's office be going crazy trying his best to do you did not enclose an ad­ The board, .however, is so bare just that and the girls were try­ thing in this "Gateway to the placed with the Chief Electrician dress. Come on in and pick that the cockroaches are feeling South," so I'll be shoving along them up next time you're in self conscious walking across that ing their best to keep away to see what's happening up the for his reference. After all, he is the man who is supposed to from the Moon. New" York.) bare expanse. It looks like ship­ do the ordering of replacement block. Maybe Moon is only "half ping will pick up pretty soon parts. Vincent J. (Kelly) Keller and both the members and. cock­ safe." We can and will make a roaches will be happy. He is a swell guy, really. He better job for the Electrical de­ I see a lot of the oldtimers is getting a good reputation with Protest Proj^sed partment of a ship if you fel­ around. The weather here is the local bigshots and is the onlj' lows will pitch in and help out. pretty uncertain. One day the one who can get our boys out of Change in Rules The less we go to the Engineers sun is shining, the next day it is jail providing they haven't done To the Editor: for the above the better off we very cold. There are a lot of something too serious. are. The Union will help us, wa We pnotest the proposed rule pcrmitmcn on the bcacb, but it I think he will run for Mayor whereby a Bosun cannot be pro­ must also help ourselves. looks like they will be taken up of New Orleans or maybe head As we all know, electricitj* is moted aboard ship. We feel a in her infancy and we must read, soon. of the fairgrounds which Moon man qualified to sail bosun build and experiment in ouar These fellows deserve a plug. helps support. should be allowed to be pro­ It takes a lot of guts to stand Boy you should see the Clip­ moted with crew's okay as is time to stay ahead of the game. Our fields are expanding eadi up under the strain day after per and the Mississippi ships the present rule. Suggest main­ and every day, so, maritime eleo day. coming in. It makes you feel taining shipping rule as it is tricians, let's go. We are having a little trouble good to see how nice and clean now. with the new hall. A fire broke they are. No trouble or beefs Ben McCormick out in the adjoining building and on those ships—they have a way 13 Crewmembers Chief Electrician the fire department flooded the of checking all gashounds and Monarch of the Seas Alcoa Runner RemembersNampa And Fine Crew, Wants Pictures 1%n Page EieT«n M �A R EES LAf G Sag* Twelve $,. ' Fridvg.. jiiiurm 1% :i«ii Dispatcher Asks Members To Learn Rules, Contracts By W. PAUL GCNSORCHIK NEW YORK — As Chief Dis-l run you'd like to make. If you patcher here in the port of New get a chance for a job grab it, York and speaking, I believe, for and grab it fast. all Dispatchers, I would like to Another thing, this matter of •hear some answers to certain the present status of shipboard promotions is widely misunder­ •questions. BOSTON stood. SS Knox Victory. $21.00: SS Brazil We in the SIU have as intel­ ligent, upright, hardworking, and Several months ago it was le­ Victory. $27.00. NEW YORK honest a membership as you can gal to prevent promotions aboard DONATIONS find in any industry in the U.S. ship. Right now it isn't, and B. L.INDIVIDUAL Rardin, $1.00: B. Kuk, $2.00: there is nothing to bar such a However, there are some things Rose L. Martin, $S0.00: R. E. Davis," $1.00: J. J. Stoddard, $2.00: H. Lan,ithat the members ought to take promotion. the trouble to do to better serve Meanwhile, the Agents Con­ cour, $10.00: Ethen Lewis Cooke, $1.00: A. Lugo, $3.00: Aniano Raymond, $2.00: their Union and themselves. Cer­ ference recommended that the A. B. Bryan. $7.00: T. M. ReUly, $3.00; question of shipboard promotions tainly they ought to learn what August B. Valentine, $10.00. • they can do and cannot do, and be decided by a referendum bal­ F. M. Cole, $5.00: Knute Larsen, what is expected of them under lot, and voting on the question $2.00: H. M. Lewis, $1.00: C. Moonan, Felix E. Dayrit, $2.00; Carl the conditions won by the SIU. was scheduled to begin March $5-00: Adams, $3.00: Henry S. Franklin,'$1.00: 10. If the voting goes as ex­ E. Miller, -$10.00: B. C. Gale, $10.00; Too-many never have. A good Union man should pected, shipboard promotions will C. L. Ebon, .$iO.OO: P. F. Ackroyd, McHale, $1,000. ;-know his Shipping Rules cold. be barred by a change in Rule $10.00: JohnSSJ. CORNELIA 29. He should know his SIU ConstiF. A. artolemi, $1.00': W. Hussey. . tution rand he should know the However, until and unless the $2.00: J. C. Drumond, $2.00: J. B. -contract under which he sails. membership condemns such pro­ Crowley, $2.00. G. Jensen, $1.00; L, L. Gormandy, Moreover, if he has a beef, motions, they are perfectly prop­ $3.00; S. F. Johnston. $1.00; G. F. er according to the Rules now in he should know the facts and Woods. $3.00: S. J. DeMelles, ,$2.00: J. . circumstances and the names of effect. (But OS, Wipers and R. Palmer, $2.00: V. K. Viitainoza, •-•everybody concerned. Too often Messmen cannot be promoted.) $4.00: W. W. Pickel, Jr., $2.00: Lam Ching, $5.00: J. DiGeorgio, $1.50: P. .-inen.come in with beefs and ad- I hate to harp on the lack of T. Gleave, $1.00; J. Grych. $10.00. •>mit they don't know the name interest in the Shipping Rules, SS LA SALLE . ef 'the Captain, the Mate, the and I wouldn't do it if I didn't M. J. Hitchcock. $1.00. SS EVANGEUNE Chief Engineer or even the Bos­ get tired of hearing members R. E. Peek, $1.00: N. Robertson. say "I, don't know that rule." un. How can they expect to get $1.00. everytime one is mentioned. anything done? SS ED -MARKHAM Try telling the judge some H. Rebane, $1.00; J. Schupstlk, BREAK FOR ALIENS morning that you didn't know $5.00: J. F. Pineau, $1.00: N. Coratti, Sliipping has picked up a bit, it was against the rule to do $2.00; R. Clarke, $5.00; J. Fernandez, $1.00; M. O. Karlsson, $2.00; A. Segand the possibilities are that it whatever jmu did and see how riff, ^3.00; B. B. Curry, $2.00; F. •will be even better in the near far you get. Stpne, $2.00: R. Thompson, $2.00: F. future. Even alien members will All kidding aside, all the mem- Walski, $1.00: H. Joubert, $2.00: Z. be-getting a little better break—(bers should know the rules, the Turner. $3.00: G. Vidal, $2.00-, V. Cruz, $2.00: A. Eksteens, $2;00. a break they deserve—if things Constitution and the contracts, SS BIENVILLE go as they look. and know them cold. When they W. Zaieski, $2.00: F. C. Litsch, One more bit of advice to do, they will be helping the $2.00. SS ANTINOUS alien members — I handed out Union to function more smoothL. Bugajewski. .$5.00;' W. Pietrucki, some last week, you remember:|ly, and, more important, help- $1.00: A. Morales, $1.00; J. H. Uzonyi, Don't try to wait for a certain ing themselves. $1.00: J. C. Diaz, $1.00. Pipe Dreams By JOHNNY JOHNSTON NEW ORLEANS — The Sea­ farers ^as never been known to let a beef pass without seeing that it was settled to the satisfac­ tion of the men involved. But . could you call this a legitimate beef? • A ship's crew submitted a re- pair list to the Patrolman at the time of payoff and the repairs listed were taken care of. The day before the ship was to sign•on again, the Hall received a call from the Ship's Delegate anrnoimcing that the crew would not sign on until a new list of repairs was handled. A Patrolman was immediately dispatched to the ship and was handed this list: 1. Wwden bunks (6 ft., 7 in. by 3 ft., 1 in.) with drawers and innerspring mattresses to be in­ stalled in all foc'sles. 2. One wash basin with fresh hot and cold water and mirrors in each foc'sle. 3. One standard full length wooden locker with compart­ - <'J) ments. 4. Wooden bulkheads in all foc'sles. P: •' 5. Uniform ^Ives in all V!•bunks. B- 6. Full length rubber mat for each foc'sle. 7. One thermos bottle and drinking glass in each foc'sle. 8. Electric washing* machine with mangle in crew's laundry. 9. Dismantle bulkhead in now vacant gun crew quarters aft, leaving present water closet in­ tact and instil card tables with upholstered swivel chairs and settees adjacent to bulkheads. Also shelves for library plus neon or indirect lighting. 10. One Stromberg-Carlson ra­ dio-phonograph, long and short­ wave. 11. A GE refrigerator, perco­ lator and sink to be installed in library aft. 12. Automatic egg boiler. 13. One small radio speaker, uniform type, in all foc'sles. 14. One new electric range for galley. 15. Install sink and two-burner hot plate and percolator in En­ gine Room. 16. Four dozen portable deck chairs for crew. These sixteen modest requests were all that were asked by the crew. A wave of the Patrol­ man's magic wand, thought the crew, would bring forth the re­ quested items and then, satisfied, the crew would sign-on. However, the Patrolman with­ held the shower of. luxuries. He sniffed -around a bit to leam what had prompted this, to say the least, "unusual" list. FOUND THE CAUSE His efforts were rewarded. He found one crewmember, an oldtimer, who had drawn up the list and received the approval of the crew. This he got because the men were relatively newcomers to the industry and thought they had better string along with him. When the Patrolntan called the crew together and explained the situation, it took but a fow min­ utes for them to see that the oldster was all wet. Instead of helping tl\g, ctew and Union to get better condi­ tions aboard ship — in a sane manner—Jie had almost scuttled everjdhing. Capers like this set the Union back ten years. A sensible repair list will get immediate attention and every­ thing will be won for the crew, but it can be carried too far. Whether you have been going to sea for 20 days or. 20 years, if you rim into a screwball like this, get the crew together and grease the gangway for him. He can have his opium dreams ashore wljere they'll do no one any harm, , SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY $1.00: J. V. Rivera, $2.00; J. Colon, Max Byers, $2.00: R. Peters, $4.00: $2.00; F. Borse, $2.00; C. F. Rocafort, R. Sutton, $1.00: A. Hart, $1.00: W. $2.00: P. Jiminez, $2.00: Reeves, $1.00; Wilaon, $4.00: J. D. Walker, $1.00; G. R. Johnston. $1.00. Doty, $1.00; E. Vltek, $3.00; O. D. SS EDITH • Malone, $5.00; S. E. Patterson. $2.00; J. Shefuleski, $2.00; L. Rizzo, $1.00; H. Puckett, $2.00; Eric E. LeBlanc, A. G. Price, $1.00;^ J. N. Lapointe, $5.00; Calvin J. LeBlanc, $5.00; R. G. $1.00; E. M. Mabie, $1.00; T. M. Gowfer, OttinKer, $2.00: K. L. Helms, $2.00; $1.00: A. M. Casey, $1.00; D. R. Smifh, W. W. Seudder, $5.00; K. Jones, $4.00: $.50; A. Duncan. $2.00. A. L. Sayers, $2.00: E. C. Piatt, $3.00: SS J. ALTGELD R. Creer, $2.00: Angelo Giorlando, C. T .Morgan, $1.00: L. R. Cable, $2.00: Louis E. Lotz. $2.00; R. $2.00: F. F. Reese, $1.00. Peel, $1.00; Jacob Buckelew, $3.00; B, SS SOUTHSTAR J. Lawrence, $2.00; E. V. Haydn, $2.00; S. Alfano, $2.00. J. W. Darouse, '$2.00; J. F. Casern; $2.00. SS LOOP KNOT J. F. Harley, $2.09; M. Piskun, $2.00; Wm* O'Brien, $3.00; L. B. Clarkson, $1.00; O. D. MUUn. $2.00: C. Murphy, $2.00: T. Pizzeca, $3.00: L. L. Wilson, $2.00. SS CAVALIER F. D. oyne, $1.00; K. Korneliusen, $2.00. SS N. WEBSTER By BILL STORY A. Wojcieki, $2.00; J. C. Brannan, $2.00: R. E. Allen, $5.00: F. Kubek, SAN FRANCISCO—I just paid $1.00: J. Bourque, $1.00; A. Norman. $1.00; P. D. Mouton, $1.00; W. A. off the Waterman scow—^S John Cabrara, $1.00: R. T. Muller, $5.00; J. B. Hathorn—here in Frisco. Sev­ M. Eitman. $2.00; E. Bergeron, $2.00. en months and one day ago, when SS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY we signed on in New Orleans, N. V. Erikson, $.50; C. Adams, $2.00; we all were assured that the L, J. White. $2.00: J. Fabian, $2.00; M. would only. last three L. Etcheverry, $2.00; J. Goss, $2.00; F. trip Mendoza, $2.00; E. S. Wenglenski, months, and that we wnuld be $2.00: J. Maldonado, $2.00; Goresh back in this country in time to Nicholas, $1.00: H. MacCormack, $2.00; celebrate the holidays—but they P. Lagasse, $2.00; D. Miller, $1.00; P. neglected to mention what year. Thomas, $1.00; K. K. Brittain, $2.00; L. L. Gormandy, $2.00; R. Underwood. Since we left port with only $2.00: J. J. Flynn, $2.00; S. A. Caruso, three months stores, we natural­ $2.00: P. Gonzales, $2.00; A. G. Camply had plenty of beefs — and beU, $2.00: J. Axelson, $2.00; J. A. Goglas, $2.00: B. Torbick. $2.00; how — but I will say this for Scholtz, $2.00: T. Kenny ,$2.00; W. N. the Skipper: he held the ship Clark, $2.00: L. C. Wallace. $2.00; P. up three days one time in or­ E. Standi, $2.00; G. E. Maslarov, $2.00. der to replenish our stores. SS EVANGELINE The performing in the Stew­ G. CaudUl, $1.00. ards Department, after we were SS STEEL KING out for awhile, created an em­ G. Hassell, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS barrassing situation time and J. Toro, $1.00; S. Crook $.2.00; A. L. time again. It is men like tho.se Tlatajczak,. $2.00. that jeopardize our Union con­ SS ROSARIO D. W. Kissel, $1.00; B. Rivero, $1.00: tracts. P. R. Romero,. $1.00; N. KorolchucC When we reached the first port $1.00; G. E. Henderson. $1.00: B. C. of Call in the U.S.—Long Beach Purdy, '$1.00, —the Stewards Department fail­ SS TONTO J. W. Bourgious, $2.00; H. Crocker, ed to turn to, again. We were $1.00: J. Cooke, $2.00. forced to call the A&G San ~ SS HASTINGS Francisco Hall. They backed us J. KalogrWes, $3.00; P. Baker, $2.00; up, and the Stewards Depart­ G. Lienne, $2.00; T. Kurki, $2.00; L. ment went to work once more. Monson, $2.00; E. Montenero, $3.00; F. When some of tlie performers Andrews, $2.00; P. KJjoller, $1.00. aboard ship heard that we jwere SS LIVINGSTON W. J. Conley, $2.00; W. Manning, going to Frisco to payoff, they $2.00. had the captain pay them off un­ SS SEATRAIN HAVANA der mutual consent forfeiting Wm. Wade, $1.00; B. J. Anderson, $1.00; V. Wickizer,'$1.00; C. Johansson, transportation (something which $1.00; A. J. Thomas, $1.00; F. Shaia, the Union struggled to get) .to $2.00; F. Pedraza, $1.00. get away! SS BROAD RIVER Blackie CarduUo, who handled E. S. McCuire, $5.00; M. R. Silvia, $2.00; S. J. Langone, $2.00: Robert the payoff, did a good job and Gray, $10.00; G. Garrido, $1.00; J. G. had no sympathy for the per­ Jones, $2.00. formers. SS STEEL FABRICATOR What I saw on this trip taught W. J. Smolinski, $2.00; R. J. Levesque, $2.00: K. P. Marple, $3.00; R. C. me a lesson. If we don't get Colson, $3.00: V. F. Bachmuva, $3.00; together and crack down on T. Waterson, $5.00; W .F. Meyer, $1.00; these gas hounds and perform­ W. H. Cassidy, $2.00; E. N. Mclnis, $2.00: E. E. Rumrill, Jr., $2.00; W. E. ers; if we don't educate the Cannon, $2.00; R. Atizado, $10.00; R. membership So that they at-least Relente $,10:00; U. P. Repifdad, $1.00: fully understand the contracts L. liediger, $10.00; C. McDonald, under which they are sailing— $10.00: C. Lorifice, $3.00; W. W. Watto avoid bum OT and bum beeifs; kins, $4.00: G. C. Crispala, $3.00; G. Biicheler, $2.00; M. Perry, $2.00; A. if we don't live up to our" part Noronha. $1.00; J. Rani, $2.00; G. C. of the contracts. which we have Turner. $10.00; F. Tagala, $2.00; M. with our contracted companies Szubert, $2.00; N. Vitlacarte, $1.00. —we are certainly going to have SS MAIDEN VICTORY Wm. E. Thornhill, $3.00; P. C. Wil- tough days ahead. loughby, $3.00; J. W. Bonar, $3.00. Incidentally, while I was in SS FRANCES the Frisco A&G office I saw the J. Cortez, $1.00; A. Ferrara, $1.00; four amendments being balloted L. Labrador, $2.00; F. G. Cruz, $2.00; V. Acabeo, $1.00; F. R. Rowell, $1.00; on and I'd like to say in closing B. Holmkwist, $3.00; D. Butts, $2.00; that-every Bookman should vote G, J. Clark. $1.00; J. M. Vega. $1.00; "Yes" straight down the line, A. Miranda, , $1.00:' L. P, Tabariiii, because it means a step forward $2,00; F. Medina. $2.00; G. Garcia, for the union—-for you, and for $1.00; A, Rivera, $1.00; A. Agosto, ,me. Vote "Yes" down the line! $2.00; JiA. Lorents. >$2.00; D. Dejesus, Stor/s Story: Performers MmA Be Disciplined �Fddar. Moxeh 12/ IMr T B E S B JI P A R E RE: & CG Pag« ThizlMB Strikes And Strike Strategy ' " (Continued from Page 4) izing them to collect money and food for the Strike. They should also visit all business establishments both wholesale and retail and ask for donations of food and any other commodities receipting for same in the same manner as if cash was received. _ UNIT (b): This Unit performs the duty of collecting the food and other commodities that have been do­ nated, bringing it into the strike kitchen. The chair­ man of this unit should be notified every day of the donations that have been received and given the names and addresses of the donators as well as any other information concerning such donations that might be helpful. They should also be provided with credentials showing their authority to perform this task. This unit should also be provided, with transportatioi^ car or a truck, if possible, as they have a big job, and an important one. Theirs is to "keep us eating while we light for the union's demands." UNIT (c): This is the Stewards Department of the Food and Finance Committee. This unit operates the strike kitchen, whether stationary or mobile. They actually prepare and serve the food to the strikers. Its chairman should be a Chief Steward assisted by a Chief Cook, and this Unit should consist of as many Cooks and Stewards Department men as possible in order to get the best in efficiency, as this Unit will be working at their trade. The Chairman of this Unit should inform the Strike Committee from day to day of the needs of the strike kitchen and should keep a daily record of the number of meals served. The Strike Committee should be rendered a "daily per meal cost" so that adequate financial reports can be made to the membership of the cost of operation of the strike kitchen. He should also institute a checking system so that those who are not a part of the strike do not eat. SPEAKERS BUREAU This Bureau works directly under the supervision of the Port Strike Committee. The speakers that com­ pose it may be assigned to any other committee for the purpose of making a public address in behalf of the strikers. This committee has a chairman, or chief of' the bureau, who must be a direct member of the Port Strike Committee, and whose duty it is to see thht the policy pertaining to strike, as set by the Port Strike Committee, is carried out by the speakers assigned to the Bureau. Any speaker assigned to this Bureau may be re­ moved at any time by a majority vote of the Port Strike Committee for violating the discipline and policy set by the committee, such as making false and erroneous statements concerning the strike and conducting themselves in a manner unbecoming to a union man, such as appearing in public drunk and trying to speak, on the issues of the strike. The speakers of this Bureau have a very important task to perform. They are the mouth piece of the union and what they say has a great deal of bearing on the outcome of the strike. They should know their subject thoroughly, and all should tell the same story in an interesting and graphic manner. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Here is one of the most important committees in any strike. Their task is to issue over.the signature of the Port Strike Committee every kind of publicity pejrtaining to the strike and all issues concerning it. Their policy is set by the Port Strike Committee and all members comprising this committee work directly im'der the supervision of the Port Strike Committee. There is one caution that this committee should always keep in mind, and that is: Never issue e statement to the press ot give any interviews with­ out being especially authorized by the Port Strike Committee. Any member of this committee may be removed by- a majority vote of the Port Strike Committee for violating the set policy, such as falsifying the issues of the strike as set by the Port Strike Committee, etc. This committee should issue a daily "Strike Bulle­ tin" giving all strike activity in the Port, and the ;4rdrk of the various committees. 'When speakers are to make public addresses, this committee should be ^notified in sufficient time for the publication of leaflets advertising such meetings. They should work closely fwith all other committees and keep weU informed on 'the daily happeninis. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To this committee falls the most confidential task of all. Their duty is to be on hand around Strike Headquarters during their assigned hours, carrying communications of a confidential nature that cannot be entrusted to letter or phone and to such confidential talks as the Port Strike Committee requires. This committee operates all telephone switchboards, teletypes, etc. The members who compose this com­ mittee should be selected from the most competent and trustworthy members of the Union, as their respon­ sibilities to the membership and the Strike Committee is very great. Only full book members, whose loyalty to the Union is beyond question, should be permitted to serve on this committee. Their duties are too numerous to describe and the above is only to give an idea of some of the things that this committee performs. SPECIAL COMMITTEES The strikers have the right to elect or appoint any other committees deemed necessary at any time to perform specific tasks, as well as they have the right to dissolve any committee that they may consider unnecessary or unworkable. It has been the experience of many Unions, who have become involved in strike actions, that too many committees made their strike organizations top-heavy and bureaucratic. They found the smoothest running of a strike, was to keep the committees to a minimum necessary to perform the daily tasks of the strike. This outline is not written with the idea in mind qf blueprinting every committee and defining their func­ tions. As conditions and circumstances change, they should be the deciding factor for the formation or the dissolving of any committee. This outline is written to give the membership an idea of how a strike is conducted, keeping in mind to always use common sense and apply it to the circumstances as they arise. STRIKE PICKET CARD: The credentials of the striker is his picket card. This card is issued only after the striker has properly registered, given the required information to and been assigned a task by the Port Strike Committee. A daily record of each striker is shown on the back of his card, which, at the conclusion of the strike, is compared to the strike records. If this record shows that the striker has conscientiously performed his duties durihg the strike, he is then entitled to full strike qlearance. This is done either by the issuance of a special clearance card to be attached to the picket card or by the use of a prepared stamp with which the picket card is endorsed. In all cases, the final clearance bears the signature of the Chairman of the Strike Committee. tions. The SIU answered this attack with a strike, which lasted but 11 days and ended in a victory for the Union on all major demands. This successful strike also signalled the beginning of a period of stabilization and expansion for the SIU. 2. The war clouds which burst over Europe in September 1939 rained new hazards on the American seamen and the SIU demanded adequate insurance and war risk bonuses. At the Washington negotiations, the NMU, in complete accord with the Communist Party Line, had remained silent on the subject up to that point, put in an appearance. Continuing its usual sell-out tactics, the NMU quickly signed a separate agreement accepting a 25 per cent bonus while the SIU continued the seamen's fight on its own. The Seafarers refused to sail until its demands for adequate protection were met. Meanwhile, the NMU, with the blessing of the government bureaucrats and openly aligned with, the shipowners, attempted to put finks on SIU vessels, a task at which it failed miser­ ably. The SIU's fight brought the desired results with Mediterranean area bonus being raised $20.00—from $30.00 to $50.00 monthly. In the faU of 1940, the fruits of this victory were extended to Australian and Orient runs. The SIU also forced a $10.00 monthly raise in base pay for offshore ships and 10 cents an hour additional overtime pay, as a result of job action. 3. Another major SIU beef saw its beginnings in 1939, when the P. & O. Steamship Company attempted to force SIU men off their ships through the use of a company union operating under a "yellow dog" con­ tract. The SIU struck the ships. Aided by the NMU, which finked out several SIU ships, the company was successful for a timd in operating the vessels with fink crews. But the SIU's determination brought eventual vic­ tory, with the company capitulating with retroactive wage payments to the men involved. This was rapidly followed up by a Union-negotiated $25.00 per month wage increase. The agreement was regarded as the best in the maritime industry. 4. With the torpedoing by an enemy submarine of the first American ship—the SS Robin Moor, manned by a 100 per cent Seafarers crew—the SIU immedi­ ately launched an all-out fight for more adequate armed and insurance protection for the men who were "getting the goods over there." The SIU carried the fight to Washington, where the Maritime Commission offered a proposal for. bonuses and insurance that would have given that employercontrolled agency full rein in the situation. The SIU turned the proposal down fiat. The NMU said it wanted time to consider the proposition, Fed up with Maritime Commission stalling and evasion, the SIU took strike action on Sept. 13, 1941. Seafarer crews hit the bricks. Waterfront picketlines were established. Rank and file NMU members, dis­ gusted with the vacillating position of their leadership, joined the SIU picketlines in defiance of Curran's "no strike" edict. NMU officials labeled the strike "a bum beef" and the SIU as "anti-government" and attempted to ship replacements aboard struck Alcoa ships at Weehawken, I i Hitting the Bricks—SIU Style Practically all of the Union's strike apparatus and techniques outlined in the preceding chapters have evolved from the SIU's experience in the conduct of iti more important strikes. None of the material presented is theory; all of it is the result of methods tested and proved during struggles "on the bricks." The strike strategy of the SIU combines all the ^ successful techniques which were used in every one of its strikes. Highlighting the SIU's remarkable history is a series of successful struggles which have resulted in the unprecedented conditions now pre­ vailing on the American waterfront, and which have stamped the SIU as the most militant imion of maritime workers in the world. Among the many struggles at the point of produc­ tion which have resulted in the SIU's unrivalled con- ditions and reputation since its inception in October 1938 are these: 1. In the spring of 1939, the Eastern Steamship Company, • alarmed at the growing strengt'' of the newly-born SIU, declared war on wages and condi- -:al •m N. J. SIU picketlines, however, defeated their finkery. The Maritime Commission, able to man but three ships, relented and was forced to bargain with the SIU. In October, less than 30' days after the first ship was struck, the Maritime Commission and the oper­ ator yielded on their previous position—and the bonus payments were substantially increased. 5. Again leading the seamen's fight against govern­ mental attempts at regimentation, the SIU announced on April 3, 1946 that it would ignore the War Ship­ ping Administrations General Order 53, which called for competency examinations for Stewards Depart­ ment men. The Union demanded that the order be immediately rescinded and that no crews would be dispatched until then. t Crew after crew refused to sign on vessels where competence cards were a requirement for the Stewards Department. Ship after ship was hung up in the nation's ports. Faced with possible complete immobi­ lization of all SlU-contracted ships on both coasts, the WSA backed dovra in jig time and "postponed" the effective date of the order. 6. In the summer of 1946, the SIU negotiated agree(Continuei ott fPage 14) �THE $EAPARERS LdG Page Fourteen (Covfinned froin Page 13) ments with its contracted companies that were hailed as "the best eyer seen on the waterfront." The record contracts were gained after a series of "stop work" meetings during which Seafarei's temporarily piled off their ships and tied up most of the nation's shipping. In a referendum vote, the membership overwhelming favored a strike to secure the Union's demands. The membership's strike decision was an added factor in bringing the operators around. On the heels of the SIU's contract victory came a ruling by the War Stabilization Board refusing to ^ authorize the wage increase for ships under War Shipping Administration jurisdiction. The SIU rejected the ruling as an abrogation of the right of free collective bargaining and informed the Board that if the decision were not withdrawn it would call for a nation-wide strike. The Board stood pat. On Sept. 6, 1946, the SIU pulled the pin. The nation's greatest maritime strike was under way. Every port on both coasts was locked tight; not a ship moved. An estimated half million waterfront workers left their jobs. "Victory for the Seafarers came less than 10 days later, when the WSB reversed its decision and granted the SIU negotiated increase on WSA ships. The SIU had set the pattern for the highest wages and best conditions ever received by seamen anywhere in the world. 7. Following certification of the SIU as collective bargaining agent for unlicensed men of the Isthmian Steamship Company, one of the largest dry-cargo operators in the world, contract negotiations were laimched. Notoriously anti-union, the company stalled the discussions to allow the Taft-Hartley Act, which banned the closed shop, to become effective. The law was to become effective on Aug. 22. Mean­ while the SIU's strike machinery was made ready. Convinced of the company's intentions, the SIU struck the Isthmian vessels on Aug. 12. Never before had the Union strike apparatus been more highly geared for action. The strike was a model of efficiency and coordination. Everything that had been learned in the earlier beefs was effectively brought -into play. Techniques and strategy went off with watch-like precision. The tactical plan of the strike committee was such that it enabled the Union to make a lightning-like switch in strategy that was responsible for the final victory. The SIU notified the Isthmian company that its demands had been revised and that $100 a month wage increases across the board now were the major issues. The Union al.so announced -that the ships were com­ pletely tied up and would be held that way until "doomsday", while other contracted companies would be permitted to operate normally. Isthmian saw that this plan for its isolation spelled doom and capitulated on Aug. 21, a day before the law, which they had previously looked to as their saviour, went into effect. Out of all these strikes, and especially the Isthmian beef, has come a flexible strike strategy and the physical apparatus that is a most formidable weapon. Should the situation again warrant strike action by the Seafarers to protect its gains or fight for better v'W: Fconditions of employment—and the possibility is everpresent—the SIU should be better prepared than ever before in its history. And it can be fully prepared if every Seafarer does his part. Unity at the Point of Production The development of the SIU's highly efficient strike apparatus did not come about solely as the result of experience gained in its own beefs. Considerable experience was acquired by virtue of the membership's decisions to support other bona-fide trade unions engaged in legitimate beefs. Friday, March 12, 1948 Demonstrating a healthy trflde-union consciousness that has .won immeasurable pi-estige in the American labor movement for the SIU, the Seafarers member­ ship in the past few years has set a standard for labor unity—at the point of production—that has no parallel. This policy has also enabled the membership to keep in trim for its own future beefs. For this reason alone, it is extremely desirable that all hands parti­ cipate in as many beefs as possible. The SIU has given valuable support to many unions, AFL and CIO. The sole requirement the Seafarers asked was that the particular union's beef be economic —that is, for the purpose of securing wages and work­ ing conditions or for a fight for the survival of the union involved. Samples of the SIU's "unity at the point of produc­ tion" occurred in the following beefs; 1. During the Coos Bay beef in the summer of .1946, when the West Coast longshoremen, led by Harry Bridges, refused to load the SUP ship, SS Mello Franco, until a CIO contract replaced the one in effect. Immediately the SIU stepped into the picture and in a supporting move of the SUP threw picketlines around NMU ships on the east coast. Such was the effect of this maneuver that eventually the NMU was forced to tell Bridges "to lay off." Bridges called off his phony raid. 2. The rulei's of the world's financial capital got a first-hand sample of SIU solidarity and strike action on Mar. 5, 1946, when the United Financial Employees, AFL, struck against the Cotton Exchange. M6re than a thousand white-capped Seatarets, coniing from as far south as Baltimore to participate in this beef, joined the picketlines and marched side by side with UFE members and Local 32-B Building Service Em­ ployees, AFL, who were out in sympathy. This dis­ play of strength closed down the world's cotton mart completely for the first time in 75 years. Within 24 hours, the brokers hollered "quits," and the UFE picked up a new contract. Wall Street financial writers still refer to the Seafarers as a factor to be considered in future labor disputes in that section. 3. Receiving considerable prominence in labor papers as an example of trade union solidarity was the SIU's all-out support of the CIO shipyard workers during its 136-day strike in 1947. In all ports the Seafarers joined the lines. Termination of the strike brought glowing praise from CIO officials and the CIO paper stated that reinforcement of their picketlines by SIU men in the port of Baltimore "had steadily cut down the number of scabs" there. Relations between the SIU and the CIO shipyard workers as a result of this support are excellent. 4. In November of 1947, the Seafarers reputation for unity at the point of production spread out across the border into Canada. In response to a call for aid from the AFL United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers, Seafarers protected a group of millinery workers from intimidation by communist goons of the Fur and Leather Workers Union who were attempting a raid. The SIU action resulted in a contract for their Canadian brothers. An official of the hatters union, in expressing his organization's appreciation for the Seafarers aid, said, "In my many years in the labor movement, never have I seen such splendid inter-union cooperation and discipline." All of these organizations have assured the SIU of their support, whenever and wherever needed. But they are not the only ones that have pledged aid to the Seafarers in return for valuable support received in beefs and strikes. The list is long. Among them are the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL; Radio Officers Union, AFL; International Long­ shoremen's Association, AFL; Union of Operating Engineers, AFL; International Association of Mach­ inists, Independent; United_Automobile Workers, CIO; Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL; United Telephone Workers, Independent; Farmers Union, AFL; United Mine Workers, District 50; Union of CARE Employees, Independent; Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO; Restaurant Workers, AFL; Bakery Workers, AFL; Sandhogs Union, AFL; Laundry Workers Union, AFL; and the United Packinghouse Workers, CIO, * • » • * » The SIU policy of trade union solidarity at the point of production is not for the sole reason nf improving the effectiveness of the Union's strike mach­ inery. It is based also on the realization that the strength of our Union is dependent on the strength of the labor movement generally. As pointed out above, the strike apparatus which the' Seafarers now has is as much the result of lessons in assisting other unions in their strikes as it is front the experience of conducting our own beefs. One of the most important of the lessons that has come out of the membership's participation in the beefs of these other unions is that disruptive actsintentional or not—pose one of the greatest dangers to a union on strike. Since the Union's existence may depend on the out­ come of a strike, it is absolutely essential that all liands strive to effect a swift victory. Personal gripes should be suspended until the crisis is over, at least. Two classic examples of strike disruption that could have disastrous effects were observed in beefs par­ ticipated in by the SIU. One of these was intentional; the other was not. In the final analysis, they are equally harmful. After the SIU had won its objectives in the 1946 General Strike, the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO»' hit the bricks for their own demands. ;The communists in both the licensed men's tinions. (minpletely disregarded the fact that their organizations were engaged in a crucial economic beef and attempted to utilize the strike to serve the political aim of "rule or ruin." Led by Mayne in the MM&P, and Romanoff in the MEBA, they started a vile campaign to dis­ credit the union leadership so they could take over. The fact that the shipowners were encouraged by this finking tactic and that the union memberships thereby could be pushed to defeat was of no concern to these union wreckers. Fortunately, with the aid of the glU. the plan was crushed akd the MM&P and the MEBA won their strikes. s A case closer to home occurred during the 1946 SIU General Strike when one Bum made an unsuccessful attempt to do some political recruting on the SIU picketlines. His only interest in the strike was that it offered him an opportunity to sell his finky political wares. The fact that his Union brothers were pound.ing the bricks to win recognition of their economic demands was secondary. By exploiting the situation for political purposes he failed to give the all-out support to the strike that was essential to victory. While a man's political convictions are his own, the SIU Constitution strictly prohibits actions of this type. The fact that we follow this course is in large part responsible for our many gains and victories. This man not only interfei'ed with the successful prosecution of the strike, he violated the Union's Constitution as well. No member should at any time, especially when the Union is in a beef, tolerate actions of this sort. Be alert! In a strike, watch for all types of dis­ rupters—political and otherwise. The other example of disruption was observed dur­ ing the Coos Bay beef. It was purely unintentional and, of course, an isolated instance but it was the type of thing that could be damaging to morale, which should be at a high point during a strike. The guy at fault was a griper, who caused confusion by hollering about the beans served in the soup kitchen to pickets. The menu wasn't quite what it should be, he figured. He thought only of his belly; the strike was completely forgotten. At this moment, the incident may sound like a pretty small thing. But the ruckus created by the griper over his beans was important enough for the ') I rest of the guys to squelch him and impress upon him that victory in the strike was the biggest thing to them. If such things are small, then it's the little things that count. It should be clear at this point that the effective strike apparatus which the SIU has assembled is no ^ accident. It is the result of years of determined effort on the part of the membership to strengthen the position of their Union and that of the entire labor ' inoveinenl. Into the development of the present pro­ gram has gone much sweat and blood. Unfortunately, there is nothing on the course ahead that assures the Seafarers—or any union—of smooth sailing. It is a foregone conclusion that labor's enemies will continue their unceasing attack upon the foundations of the trade union movement. And no union is more fully conscious of this fact than the Seafarers, as our strike record proves. The Seafarers is coniposed of a membership that has V been tested and proved. They have the guts and : \ determination to remain free trade union men and \ to continue forward on a program of a better life for fc! all -seamen. ( And that can be done by all hands continuing ,to, do their bit in building a stronger SIU. �t H k, R si L Page Tiitee». Peck, Nohea O. Jr .89 46.34 Peckham, Dale O . 17.52 83.47 Peckham, Sherman B. , . 38.52 .55 Pedersen, Arthur M 104.39 2:20 Pedersen, Bjoume JB 3.23 Pedersen, Carl G 2.^ 16.97 Pedersen, Ernest 2.88 56.75 Pedersen, H 10.53 2.34 Pedersen, Peter J . 4JB 501 HIBERNIA BLOG^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. 3.50 Pedersen, Paul S. .28 2.42 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old A^r Pederson, Eugene O . Am 10.40 25:43 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Pederson, Johannes 48 Pederson, Leon V 2.98 4.84 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Pederson, Martin . 33.06 32.46 Men due money shduld call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Pedlar, Wm. B 5.68 10.26 Pedroza, F. M 44.71 6.63 ' nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller26.44 14.33 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Peed, Louis Peel, Robert M. 56.53 9.01 date and. place; of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Peele, Raymond T 1.52 6.45 Pehler, Frederick A 31.92 2.94 Owen, William L 6.48 j Paretti, Eliot H 3.81 [Pawlick, John 26.16 Pekkola, Oliver H 3.37 40.38 3.75 Pawloski, Raymond F. .... 2.40 4.66 Pareait, Nelson J Pelderi, Theodore 1.43 Owen, Clarence E. .— 2,83 24 Payez, George Alfred 13.85 Parinsky, Owens, Garland B. 4.66 13.05 Pelikeze, Stanislaw 8,69 2.75 30.71 Payne, Archie B 5.69 Pariseru, Darold C Pellay, Wm. : 3.22 Owens, Irving N 34.97 Payne, Charlse M 4.68 Parish, C. J 148.99 Owens, James K 1.41 15.70 Pelle, Raffagle Delia 3.26 55.21 Payne, Gerald Thomas 30.80 33.86 Parish, E 43 Owens, J. F PelZerin, Victor 6.54 4.30 Payne, Gordon D 5.03 4.13 Parker, Chas. W 3.55 Owens, John S Pellet, Sidney 1.00 1.87 Payne, Milton 150.40 Parker, Clyde D. V 5.80 2.47 Owens, Marvin James Pelletier, Joseph 15J14 Parker Everett Lawrence 4.45 Payne, Oscar A. Owens, Monford M 4^20 1.34 15.83 „ „ Pelletier, Joseph G. Jr..... .89 5.99 Parker, Foy 27.55 Payne^ Perry Samues 24 03 \ PeUetier, Leopold 10.63 3.78 Parker, J 2.42 Pay ton, V 1:07 10.74 O^ns, William A. Pelsey, Ernest A .94 24.73 Peace, William T. 37.94 Parker, James M.. |Oxley, Chas. A 1.58 98.75 Parker, John W. .. 2.79 Peacock, Edward P 7.20 3.20 31.03 Peak, Alan. P 2.75 Parker, L George Pacanovski, 28.00 16,26 9.24 Pearce, Harry R. .53 Parker, Lee 3.87 4.82 Pace, J. • R.o. i tr Parker, Norman R. .59 Pearce, Wililam A 1.80 24,73 g gg' ^ The following named men. are 15.59 Pearcy, Howard L 1.93 Parker, Robert A; 8.30 due overtime money whidi they 08 Pachico, John A 11,67 Pearson, Jack W 33.58 Parker, Samuel T 7.13 j did not collect at the payoffi 36.83 Pacia, Roberto Parker, William G 2.12 Pearson, Wayne W. Packer, Theodore 4.66 3.26 ^ Call or contact Alcoa Steam^p 10.74 7.94 Parks, Carl A Peasley, Louis G 1.19 Co., Pier 45, New York. Coyle, 181.19 Packert, Albert R. 7.13 39.20 Parks, Thomas A 'Padgett, Samuel F. Pebocae, G 8.03 ^ Tubman, Fitzwater and Mcln* 6.93 „ , r 2.82 5.21 Parnell, James H Peck, J. H 1.14 turff. 19.96 "' ,: ', 3.38 37.35 Parodes, R. W. 12.54' ^ 7.87 6.07 Paroll, S 66 ^^'^"^^' Parr, ^Jugene L 5.31 .27 5.14 Pagan, Joseph 20.30 5.59 Parrata, Rafael Page, F. M 6.50. Parrett, Thomas R 3.43 24.73 FRANCISCO R. CASTRO General Strike, please get in 2.00 Page, Roy L Parrish, Leroy C: 9.99 Page, W. A K 25.92 Pacific Tankers has held up touch with attorney Ralph Hig90 Parrish, William 7.19 payment of monies due you un­ gins, 42 Broadway, New York Paglinghi, Frank 2.23 99 2.79^ til they get bills of expenses City, Palan, August J 125.67 Parsons, Clarence O. Parsons, Hermanr 21.86 Palen, Dorfald A 46 you may have incurred in Italy. 4 4 4 3.44 When the bills are received the Pali, Ulaniohalani P 24.59 Parsons, Iruing H LEWIS McEWAN Pallaro, S 7.11 Parsons, John H 1.34 balance due you will be for­ Your gear, sent to New- York Pallay, Stephen 1.98 Parsons, Theo. E 99 warded at once. by L. H. Blizzard, is being held SIU, A&G District Pallitto, Joseph Michael .... 6.24 Parsons, Walter R. 3.26 4. t S, at the New York Railway Ex­ BAJLTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Pallne, Norman Walter .... 18.77 Partel, Adolph J. B. Zagorda asks that men press On-Hand Department. Ifi 882.56 WUIiam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 who sailed with him in 1944 • get it is not claimed soon, it will be Pally, J. J. Jr 1.98 Pascente, Joseph 5.94 BOiSTON 276 State St^ 37 Paschal, Hubert D 46.93 in touch with: him. His address: sold. Walter Siektuann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Palm, Robert 22.79 Pasierbowicz, Edward S GAI..VESTON 305V2—23rd St. Palmer, Bruce A. 61.17 1525 North Park Avenue, Phila­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Palmer, G. T 2.00 Paska, J 7.52 delphia, Pennsylvania. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Palmer, Elwyn N 8.26 Pastranos, D. ^ 4. X. 5.07 Cat: Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Papers for the following men Palmer, Francis G f. 11.88 Pasziet, John G 4.21 NEWt ORLEANS 339 Chartres SL 6.12 Patch, Arthur E. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 Palmer, Joel G CHRISTIAN GUNNAR 3.63 are being held at the Shoregang NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Palmer, J • 1.50 Patenaude, Everett E. WALLANDER 7.09 Office, Pier 22, New York: Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Palmer, John Marvin Jose Ramos 12.12 Paterson, Earl R. Get in touch with your law.<21.68 NORFOLK ..127-129 Bank St. Purdenciogonzales Andino Panebingo, S. 22.27 Patin, R yer at 291 Broaway, New York. 1.58 Ben Reee, Agent * Phone 4-1083 Gregorio Garcia 10.23 Paton, J. B. PHILAOELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Panhurst 4 4 4 5.49 Miguel Santiago 01 Patten-, Russell. D Lloyd Gardner, Agent LOmbard 3-7681 Panlon, M MARVIN MURPHY 26.79 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Pantak, Lawrence Manuela de Jesus Rivera 5.12 Patterson, Carlton Douglas 4.66 Get in touch with E. A. RobSteve Cardullo, Agent Douglas. 2-S47S Pantoja, J 5.83 Patterson, David R bins, Jr., Service Officer, Vet­ 44* ^ 2.01 SAM JUAN, P.R 252 Ponco de Leoa Will members of the crew of Panton, Kendal N 4.01 erans Service Office, Cabarrus; SaliCoUdV Agent San Juan 2-5B66 Patterson, E. A 99 the MV Pigeon Point, which County, Community Cent e r94 Patterson, Ernest 0 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Paolucea, Gaetano 42.99 Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3.1720 Pappas, John 4.31 j went to the rescue of the tanker Bldg., North Union St., Concord, j Patterson, Hansford B; Jr. 25.18 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Pappas, Stamatios Newhall Hills right after the 1946 North Carolina. 17.27 Claude Shnraons, Agent Phone-M«1323 PatteiTion, James.H. 6;D6 Patterson, Thomas P; 55:00 Patterson, Vincent J. 69 Patton, Edward C: 15.14 HONOLUIRJ ......... .lO'Merchant-Str Six percent increase, MV Patton, Louis Phone 88777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea? 80 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumeide St. Ponce, i-etroactive to- Feb. 10, farers International Union is available to all members who-wish..Patton, Murray B 60.00 Beacon 4336 1947. Paugh, Dorsey 2.84 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ofrt RICHMOND, Calif, i 257 5th St. Francisco Bartolomei, $19.51; Pauiuoda, Edward T Phone 2599 2.13 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have • . . 105 Market St. Fioi^tino Quimper, $10:90; Sid­ Paul, Edmund SAN" FRANCISCO 22.75 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 25475 ney Turner, $11.70. Paul, Morris 28.41 SIU branch for this purpose. 86 Seneca St. SEATTLE Five percent retroactive to Paul, Robert S However; for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 28.00 Main 0290 June 16, 1947. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Paulk, Milton ;. 33.19 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Esteban Morales, $1.19; Pedro Paulson, William E which you can fill out, detach, and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 5.72 Krazo, $1.78; Mai-tin Hoffman, Pavia, Louis A Beaver Street, New York A, N. Y. 9.19 $1.58;Carmelo Melendez, $1.35; Pavlic, Willie F. Gt. Lakes District 25.58 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Carlos Rodriguez, $13.20; Leoncio BUFFALO lO Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 Calderon, $16.60; Manuel Segarra, To the Editor: ISTHMIAN STRIKE CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. $1.83; Manuel Rodriguez, $1,64; DONATIONS Superior 6175 Julio F. Pacheco, $13.20; Victor I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the^ CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. TURNED INTO NEW YORK BRANCH M. Oarcia, $1.07; Bias Aguilar Main 0147 address below; P. WallUh. $10.00; W. Odum, $8.00; DETROIT 1038 Third St. Ramirez, $12.56; Eliseo Santiago, Fidel LLkban. $1.00; F. Falume. $10.00; Cadillac 6857 $10.39; Henry O. Limbaugh, M; Name Valentin. $4.00; A. Vallejo. $20.00. DULUTH 831 W; Michigan St. $10.42; Horace C. McGurdy, M. J. Fiaher, $5.00; A. B. Bryan, Melrose 4110 $14,29; Joseph E. Tovvnsend, $.53; $25,00; E. A. Kaye. $25.00; H. Van TOLEDO .615 Summit St. street Address Bartolomei, $12.79; Buskirk. $20.00; C. O'Rourke. $10.00; GaHield 2112 Francisco F. Jonea. $25.00; Dominic Foica. Eduard Walter Shaw, $12.79; Jamea $25.00. .... State Canadian District Henry Sidney Samuels, $5.66; S. H. Davia. $10.00; Fauatino Orjales. City MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Amilcar Ortiz, $1.01; Ernest Ru- $25.00; P. T. Cleave. $11.00. Signed SS N. WEBSTER VICTORIA, B.C. ....602. Boughtoa St. bio, $1.01; Juan Soils, $1.47. R. T. Muller. $10.00. ' Empire 4631 Cbllect from Puerto Rico Mar SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY VANCOUVER MS.Hamlitoa St. fiook No; rine Corporation, Ponce. Puerto Angelo Giorlando, $.10.00; Louia E. Paclftc 7824 iRico, Lotz.: $-104)0; Jacob, uckelew, $104)0. O'Neal, James H O'Neha, Jos. L G'Neil, Arthur O'Neil, Jack G'Neil, R O'Neil, Thomas G. ...: O'NeU, William , O'Neill, George S Qng, Richard Oninby, J Ontai, James Jr O'Quinn, Daniel O'Quinn, John W Orf, DanieU Orfano, Henry Del Oriani, Ernest J O'Riordan, Cornelius Orlando, Salvatore A. Orme, Nathan O'Rouke, Phillip O'Rourke, J. G O'Rourke, J. H." Orphilla, Gregorio Orr, J. R Orris, Wm Ortez, P. Ortega, R Ortiz, Alfred Ortiz, R Ortman, Chester Paul Orum, Euerett OryaU, F. A Osborne, Clarence Osborne, Raymond J Osborne, William H O'Shea, Harold J Osmow, Joseph Osolin, Arvio W Ossmow, John Ostoich, Thomas Ostrander, Arthur P. O'Toole, Rex B Otreba, Jacob A. Otterbeck, Tryere Ottesen, Darrell G Otto, Warren L Ouda, Edward Overholt, C. D Owea, Adam J Mississippi Steamship Company Moiiey Due NOTICE! SlU HALLS PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Members m ( . . rc ;f.C �T H E S E A FA RE ITS Page Sixteen LO G f Just One More Sign Of SiU Development: F' . ft;/ With the Seafarers LOG in front of him. Brother Charles E. Lee, Bosun, writes a letter to the editor. While waiting for jobs to be posted on the board. Savan­ nah Seafarers take time out for a picture. "Watch this one," says E. R. Rye, FWT, as he moves a checker deep into Richard Brown's territory. Brother Brown is an AB. Picture below shows the outside of the Savannah Hall. There is no doubt that more space and better facilities are needed, and the $10.00 Building As­ sessment will be a long step forward in gainingi good quarters for SIU members in every Branch. Entrance to the Savannah Hall is by way of a wooden walk over a canal. Bigger and better quarters are needed, but so far even the most diligent search hasn't turned up anything Just right. So, the search continues. '• • V if •, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 12 ,1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 11 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES PAY HIKES OF 6.3-14.2 PERCENT GIVING SEAFARES THE HIGEST SCALES IN MARITIMW OKAYED BY MEMBERSHIP HEAVY VOTING MARKS START SEAFARES' TANKER DRIVE ROLLS ON STRIKES AND STRIKE STRATEGY NEW INCREASES GOVE SEAFARES HIGHEST PAY IN MARITIME HIGHEST YOUTZY AWAITING NEW TRAIL;THANKS MEMBERSHIP FOR HELP BOUTWELL BACK;TO RETURN FOR YOUTZY'S TRIAL REPORT FROM A&G hEADQUARTERS REFERENDUM BALLOTING STARTS PHILADELPHIA FINALLY GETS ITS NEW HALL PR DOCKWORKERS IN ELECTION FOR UNION SHOP ARIZPA PERFORMERS TOP ALL FORMER MARKS MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETUNGS IN BRIEF WEST COAST SHIPPING STILL GOOD CREW EFFORTS SAVE ADRIAN WHN CARGO SHIFTS AT SEA KNOTS NO PROBLEM TO MOYD,REVVED 300 FOR MOBILE HALL VENDOR HAD PROBLEMS BUT PAID OFF CLEAN DISPATHCHER ASKS MEMBERS TO LEARN RULES,CONTRACTS STORY'S STORY PERFORMERS MUST BE DISCIPLINED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/12/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d75ba2f5af919f2b79d9d62f23ea60b5.PDF 97e4de57bc6a9b730a706d5a58c8c4f8 PDF Text Text :k' '• Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X SlU Prepares Quiz Form To Aid Aliens NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 5, 1948 New Great lakes Drhe Great Lakes seamen, in accordance with a resolxition adopted by the Great Lakes District, are urged to return immediately to the Lakes to assist in the 1948 organising drive in that area. Fitting out period has already started, and experienced seamen are needed to continue the organizing work started last year. In 1947 the SIU made great headway on the Lakes, succeeding where the NMU and the company-dominated Lakes Carriers Association tailed. This year can be even better, as many elections have al­ ready been petitioned tor. But it will take men sailing the ships to insure SIU victories. The Great Lakes District has recommended that all men carrying GL books be prohibited trom sailing deep-water ships until the close ot the season on the Lakes. This request will be tollowed by the Atlantic and Gulf District. It is the duty ot every Great Lakes seaman to head im­ mediately tor that section so that his experience and ability can be utilized. No. 10 Membership Approval Seen For Resolutlens On Referendum Ballot As part of the SIU's program to relieve the problems facing the alien membeis, a question­ Membership reaction to the Referendum, which naire has been prepared to de­ termine the status of each nonstarts on March 10 and continues through April citizen member and is now avail­ 10, has been so overwhelmingly in favor of the two able in all ports. The form, compiled by the assessments and the Shipping Rules changes that Special Services Department, asks eight questions involving there is no doubt that all four propositions will be dependents, visas and application carried by extremely large majorities. Singly, and for citizenship. The answers will give the Union concrete data as in groups, many Seafarers have been coming to to the number of aliens in the tthe LOG office to record their SIU and their citizenship status. approval of the measures de­ This information will be espe­ signed to strengthen the Union cially pertinent at this time, in view of the expected discontinu­ in preparation for anything the ance of the waiver allowing shipowners and/or the govemaliens aboard subsidized ships. m.ent bureaucrats might have up The law, when the waiver is their sleeves. On page 16 is a lifted, will require crews to be sampling of the opinions ex­ composed of American citizens, the United States, which is ship- without gratuities from Congress By JOHN BUNKER with the exception of 10,percent pressed thus far. Before Congressmen put on poor when it comes to any kind at the expense of the American allowed to sail in the Stewards All four of the propositions are of passenger carrier, but in Bri­ taxpayer and our reserve fleet. their Santa Glaus suits again and Department of passenger ships. very important to the future tain. In service now between Liver­ On unsubsidized ships — of play "we've-got-'em, you-can- British yards are busy night pool and Boston for the Furness- well-being of the organization. which there are very few—the haye-'em" with what remains of and day building the medium- Warren Line are the cargo-liners One proposal is for a $10.00 crews will still be allowed to our war-built merchartt ships, it size, speedy cargo ships that will Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, strike assessment, which will would be wise for the Washing­ have 25 percent aliens. be seen in increasing numbers built in British yards to replace build up the Union's strike What this will mean is shown ton solons to have a look at for­ on the world's trade routes dur­ two former Furness-Warren ships treasury to such a point that the " by the present difficulty in plac­ eign shipyards and see what'^ ing the months to come. shipowners will not be too 'will­ lost during the war. ing aliens aboard ships in New been happening lately. ing to force the SIU out on the Part of the Marshall Plan, as Typical of this freighter pro­ In ,3 way, these splendid new York, many of whom find tliempicketlines. you probably know, is a pro­ duction is the motorship Aeneas, vessels compare with the old selves on the beach over the 29 Another measure to be voted vision to sell and charter to for­ a 450-footer of 9,300 tons recent­ United States Lines fleet of pop­ day limit even under the 25 on is the 1948 $10.00 Building eign flags some 500 ships from ly turned out for the Blue Fun­ ular cargo-passenger ships that Assessment. Some of the SIU percent rule. our reserve fleets. nel Line, and the 9,000-ton San- ran between Boston, New York Branches are already housed in OLDTIMERS PRODDED Figures in Lloyd's Register of gola, twin-screw dry-cargo, reef­ and London, for they have ac­ buildings belonging to the Union. commodations for about 145 pas­ In an effort to relieve this, the Shipping, just released, show the er ship for the British India sengers at very nominal rates. Where the Union is forced to New York membership passed a interesting fact that Great Bri­ Steam Naviagation Company. motion calling upon aliens who tain aqd Northern Leland built, Now calling at American ports The United States still lacks rent space, this money spent is "have the required amount of sea- during 1947, more than 1,200,000 are more evidences that the Bri­ such combination ships in the wasted and represents no invest­ ment for the organization. For time to take steps toward gain­ tons of shipping. This is only tish, like most of the foreign North Atlantic trade. this reason, among others, senti­ ing their citizenship. Those who slightly more than these two maritime nations, are able to Sister ships, the Nova Scotia ment in the Union is almost 100 do not take steps are to be ship-minded areas turned out in take care of their shipping needs (Contimied on Page }) percent for adoption of the penalized by not being allowed 1946. measme. to ship until they take action The United States, resting on This, of course, does not apply its war-won laurels, built only THEYHE FOR IT to those without sufficient sea- 164,000 tons of new ships last On the Shipping Rules changes time. They are not affected at year. there is not the same unanimity all. The purpose of the move The British are making up— of opinion that thei-e is on the was to prod those members who and at a fast clip—for the 2,400 two assessments. However, what have been in this country ten, merchant ships they lost during Soon to come off the presses, bureaucrats that the SIU will opposition has been voiced fifteen or more years and have as World War II. in quantities sufficient to place not stoop to toadying or stooging, has been in the minority. yet taken no steps toward citi­ one in the hands of each SIU but is prepared to fight to main­ One of the changes involves K MODERN GIANT member, is the revised edition tain what has been won by promotions aboard ship, and zenship. Now being finished by the In addition, the Special Serv­ famous John Brown yard on the of "Strikes and Strike Strategy." militant trade union action. should these promotions be pre­ ices Department recommends Clyde is the SS Caronia of the This valuable handbook, which In line with this program, a vented, except in cases of ex-. that aliens who have never made Cunard Line, largest ship being concisely points out the correct revised system of picketboards treme emergency, it would mean legal entry into the country take built anywhere in the world to­ methods of using the strike wea­ and picket registration has been less time on the beach for regis­ steps towards gaining visas, so day. pon, will soon be distributed to drawn up, and will very shortly tered men. Shipboard promotions that they can then take coastwise She's a 715-foot giant, mea­ all Atlantic and Gulf District be in the hands of all Port can, and are, sometimes used to Agents. ships. sures 34,000 gross tons, and is ports. promote dissension in the crew, : The best part of the union's named after a former Caronia This action is being taken All ports are going ahead with and elimination of this type of efforts will be made in gaining which sailed under Cunax'd Line because the Agents, in the plans to set up strike kitchens. favoritism would strengthen the citizenship for those who are colors way back in the colorful rec'ently-concluded Conference, In the 1946 General Strike, the Union internally. eligible. Atlantic passenger trade era be­ came to the conclusion that the kitchens established in each port As far as the fourth item on These men should start pro­ fore the first World War. shipowners and the government were a big factor in the total the referendum is concerned, ceedings by going to the De­ As passenger ships go; the would certainly conspire to force victory which was won by the most of the people who volun­ teered an opinion thought that partment of Immigration and Caronia is no mammoth, but she the SIU to take strike action to Union. ^ Officials of the SIU called upon Wipers and Ordinaries should probably sets the stage for what Naturalization in any port. Durprotect the Hiring Hall and the C /•' the membership to support the dean the crew's quarters, as per /ing proceedings it will be neces­ large liners will be built in the Rotary Shipping system. sary to prove employment which future, and "give-away-minded" By making available this valu­ program wholeheartedly, and to contract, but that the rest of the the Union will furnisH by Congressmen can note that this able pamphlet, the Union servep read the new booklet SfS soon as crew should coc^erate' in every big baby is npt being built by notice on the operators and the it is a' pcffi^e way. notarized statements. /Ifote To Big-H&irted Cougressmen: British ByiU Ships JitJl Fast Rate Hew Book On Strike Strategy Sclieiluled For Early Publication �Page Two THE S EAFARERS • . • SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday* March 5, 1948 .... # # # (^EWAieWERRS) NOW. (POST-WAf^ Published Weekly by the t-SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District f ' T' .k Affiliated with the American Federatien oi X<abor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER i'S'.- PAUL HALL JGE ALGINA - Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 i"-'-d-'\ I'i I It: I ••!/ III ilt? II Thieves Will Fall Out When thieves fall out, there's usually quite a lot of blood spilled, anc} sometimes an innocent bystander gets his head bashed in. That's what is happening right now. The thieves are the communists and their wartime buddies, the bosses and the government bureaucrats. Now that these groups are at each others throats, their war­ time pledges of undying love have been forgotten. And the part of the tjadc union movement which never played footsie with the communists or the bosses or the " Washington red-tape artists is also suffering hammer blows from the hysterical anti-labor forces in this country. It was not so very long ago that Basil Harris, presi­ dent of the United States Lines made a glowing speech in tribute to Ferdinand Smith, secretary of the NMU. It made no difference to him that Smith was and is a member of the communist party. It made no differ­ ence to Harris and the high-ranking brass hat^ of tlie Maritime Commission that practically all of the officials of the NMU were at that time and still are for that matter, members of the communist party, as long as the .Commies played the bosses' game. Other bosses and other government agencies treated communists with the same respect and consideration dur­ ing and after the war, to the detriment of those unions which were not led ©t controlled by -Moscow agents. Whenever a CP union came up against a non-commie outfit, the government leaned over backward to give every break to Stalin's boys. And the bosses followed this same lead. These are the Union-Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Tell Basil Harris or Admiral Land—or plenty of the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging •others:—that they are partially responsible for Russia's heavily on' their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by latest rape of Czechoslovakia, and they would probably writing to them. think you are crazy. Yet it's true. M. V. MOBLEY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL By consorting with known party-liners, these men LEROY CLARKE RUDOLPH SCHMIDT lent an aura of respectability to the communist machine. JOHN E. KENNAIR DENNIS. SAUNDERS LUCIEN MARRERO Yes, even the late President Roosevelt and many mem­ NORMAN A. CAMPBELL E. BOWERS FRANK MARTIN bers of his official family are guilty of having helped to" JOHN SCARA ' HARRY R. LEWIS build up world-wide sentiment for the communists and WAYNE NAPIER OLAF HERMANSON the Soviet Union. WALTER B. ORMAN A. J. STEPHENS We in the SIU got no break from the government. GEORGE D. BRADY WALTER J.'^HANEY MARIANO MALESPIN Everything that the Union gained before, duripg, and A. AMUNDSEN STANISLAUS LeBLANCE after the war was won the hard way. We had tliree LAURENCE A. HOLMES AARON C. McALPIN fppponents—the operators, the government, and the CP JAMES LEA COY PAXTON ERNEST M. LOOPER Isacks. t t 4. JOSEPH DENNIS All that is happening points up once more the cor­ JAMES T. O'DONNELL STATEN ISLAND rectness of the Seafarers' position in refusing to stooge CENTRAL MASON J. H. HOAR C. GREEN for the-government in return for "favors." We had said ANTHONY M. LIPARI J. SLAMAN and t-ime again that we will not make opportunistic ABRAHAM A. SAMPSON P. FRANKMANIS K. WESTERGAARD deals iwith the shipowners or their friends, the bureau­ J. McNEELY WM. H. HACKET crats. We stand for a strong labor movement, free from any type of governmental. control, and free to combat Rotary Shipping system. We will fight all the way and the bosses on an equal plane, without the cards being not accept, any "deals," which in the final analysis would stacked against the working stiff. mean the end of our union. To that end we reiterate a three point program 3. We have and will continue to have a strong and which is the keynote of our philosophy: alert membership and union, w^l aware of the facts, 1. We want and wiJtl fight for a strong merchant which can and will fight unceasingly against any attempts marine manned by American Trade Union seamen, free by the operators, the bureaucrats, or the. communists to from Coast Guard control and government regimentation enslave chr free labor movenaent. of those seamen. It'l a simple program, but even so it has made the 2. We have foyght and are prep.ared to fight anyone Seafarers . Internatiopal Union the strongest and most —at any thne-—for the life of our- Hiring Halls and the militant Ofganization on the waterfront. Ren Now h The Rwm Hospitak II: Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notUy the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos* • pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ° (on 5th and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:3Q pun. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) A. JENSBY T. McNICHOLAS J. PRATS G. FRESHWATER P. TAURASI - R. STROM D. HERON 4. 4 4 BRIGHTON HOSPITAL W. CAREY J. SCULLY . J. LEE J. THOMAS " -1E. DELLAM AND R. LORD J, GALLANT E. HARRISON W. FEENEY J. MCDONOUGH ; H. FAZAKERLY P. CASALINOUVO --i • R. KING T. BOGUS 4 4 4 BALTIMORE, HOSPITAL A. DURBANCA \ - J: ARCHIS. .J. A. dARROLL E; TRENSTAD P. D. CURTIS L. J. SV'AN C. KING • �: JPriday, Much S> 1948 THE SE A EA R E R S L O G gjCD DAYS OLD Ir Page Three Wildcat Action In Foreign Ports Boomerangs On All Of Membership By JOSEPH VOLPIAN dangerous one. If any crew has is for the interests of his shipSpecial Services Representative a beef in a foreign port, the mates as well as himself, only intelligent thing to do is There is nothing unusual about The road to Hell is paved with bring the ship into the States a man being hospitalized in a By JIMMY PURCELL intentions, somebody once and then press the beef. foreign port. It happens every NEW YORK — Every time I which we paid for out of our said. The truth of that state- In this case, the Union com- day. No soimd reason exists for board a ship as Patrolman to own miserable salaries. The comwas borne out recently, municated with the crew and tying up a ship because a man settle a beef or pay her off un- pany wasn't required to furnish instructed them to bring the has to be left behind. How else should have known better. can he be given adequate medi­ der the fine contracts the Sea- it, vessel in. Its mem­ The two-pot system was in One of our contracted vessels Although we can sympathize cal care? farers has won for its bers, my mind wanders back to its prime then. On a typical was in a foreign port and get- with the men for their loyalty This Union is dedicated tO; the the "good old days" when I menu, the crew would get a ting ready to sail for the States, to their shipmate, a refus^ to protection of the entire membum stew plus whatever scrap- One of the crew had been re- sail the ship would have been bership. The membership can­ fii'st started sailing. When this happens I realize ings were around, while the moved from the ship and placed foolhardy and loaded with harm not tolerate wild-cat attempts to how very fortunate we are to brass had pork chops with all in a local hospital for mental both to the Union and to them­ injure the welfare of all hands. illness. have the Seafarers plus the the trimmings. selves. Moreover, they would whole force of the AFL Maritime Many of the men sailing in His presence aboard ship was have performed an injustice to Trades Department backing us unlicensed jobs were able to regarded as dangerous to his the very man they intended to handle the topside jobs as well shipmates and the Skipper, befriend. in our beefs. When I started sailing... ! or better than the brass boys therefore, ordered the ship to First off, refusal to sail the sail without him, so that proper Well, it's too long a story to themselves. ship from the foreign port, as tell, but I give you a few high­ As a result, if you were able medical treatment could be con- ordered by the Skipper, would to stand a Mate's or Engineer's tinned until the man was well lights. have been a violation of the Take the night lunch question. watch, the officers played ball again. SIU contract. It would have ex­ Of course, there was no night with you. If you refused, you Several crewmembers, who posed our Union to attack and (Contintied from Page 1) lunch in those days unless you worked from bell to bell. If you were from this fellow's home- put us in a defensive position, complained, they threw the town, objected to leaving him bit)Ught your own or were lucky. and Newfoundland are 440 feet hooks into you. behind and told the Skipper a very imdesirable situation—es­ over all, of about 7,500 net tons, Once I was lucky. pecially now when we are try­ As I came off watch one night Overtime was unheard of in they would not sail without him. ing to negotiate wage increases. and with passenger accommoda­ I looked into the icebox and those times. A man who so much They beised their action solely tions including both first and TACT HELPS saw, to my great surprise, a can as thought of overtime as some- on the fact that he was from tourist class. They make the of sardines, an onion and some thing for the future was sus- their hometown, and they shoved Of course, a Skipper who was run from Liverpool to St. John, bread. Quickly recovering from pected of taking the needle. The aside all other factors in the up to date oh sailing regulations Newfoundland in five days. the shock, I made a sandwich. fat shipowners- felt secure—until case. and who had tact, could have Cunard White Star now has the I had just bitten into this the Seafarers came along and This type of action on the part pointed out to the men that his 8,730-ton cargo liner Arabia in of the crew was" a potentially decision to sail without the sick j ^he Canadian service. She, too, tasty morsel when the Cook burst the bubble. came running out of the galley man was acting for the latter's' ^ post-war-built ship and swearing in six languages and benefit. The man would not lose makes 16 knots. two dialects. "Hey," he yelled, any money, since the law pro­ To continue this survey of "That stuff is mine! I put it vides that he is to be paid his English shipbuilding, we can there myself!" For the benefit of the membership the following is a list of wages irntU the end of the voy- mention the 350-foot Ionia for Well, I ate the sandwich, you major SIU contracted companies and their home oflfices. In age, plus maintenance and cure EUerman's Mediterranean servcan be sure. But I had to pay writing for money due or for any other reason, these are the and transportation to the port ice; the 450-foot Lord Glanely, a the Cook for what was really he shipped from. Meanwhile, he very modem vessel which sports correct addresses for such transactions: part of the ship's stores. Worse, woxild be receiving hospital exceptional crews quarters in I had to apologize to shut him ALCOA STEAMSHIP CO., Inc. treatment, something be badly both single and double berth up. The incident didn't affect Pier 45, North River, New York 14, N. Y. needed. cabins. And for those generous my appetite, but it goes to show ILLINOIS ATLANTIC CORP. The Skipper could have stress­ souls who think we ought to 435 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, HI. ed that having the man aboard give away Liberties because their 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. ship placed his shipmates in triple expansion engines make jeopardy, dnd that it was for the them "old-fashioned", it is inter­ AMERICAN LIBERTY STEAMSHIP CORP. 75 West St., New York 6, N. Y. best. interests of all concerned esting to note that the Lord that he remain in the hospital. Glanely, as well as some other JAMES GRIFFITHS & SONS, Inc.* new British ships, use triple ex­ General-Agents, Main Office, Empire Bldg., Seattle 4, Wash. Some Masters fail to achieve pansion steam engines. Atlantic Coast Agents—^American President Lines, Ltd., harmony and understanding 39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. aboard their ships because of MORE COMING their lack of knowledge and ar­ THE ARNOLD BERNSTEIN STEAMSHIP CORP. More ships for Cunard are the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. rogance. This type inspues no Media, which made its first voy­ confidence in his crew and very BLOOMFIELD STEAMSHIP CO. ^Houston 2, Texas likely this was the situation on age last August, and the Partria, A. H. BULL & CO 115 Broad St., New York the vessel under discussion here. now about ready for sea. They CALMAR STEAMSHIP CORP 25 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. But the Skipper's failings do are twin-screw ships of some „...90 Broad St., New York, N.Y. not release the crew from its ob­ 13,700 tons gross, carrying 250 just how "goo^" those good old COLABEE STEAlVISmP CO ligations. Had the Skipper acted passengers. Along the same line days were. DECONHIL SHIPPING CO. as far as size is concerned, is the 311 California St., San Francisco 4, Calif. otherwise and taken the man post-war-built FELT TERRIBLE Carinthic, of aboard, and had someone been Shaw, Saville and Albion Co., a Ope wet evening I was look­ EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, Inc. harmed as a result, the Skipper 40 Central St., Boston 1, Mass. ing in some lockers aft for some would have Jbeen guilty of neg­ 15,000-ton turbine job capable of AMERICAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. ' foul-weather gear. To my amaze­ ligence in the performance of 17 knots. 541 South Spring St., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Aside from these ships, which ment, one of the lockers was full his duty. will be British fiag traders, there of canned fruit and vegetables. DELTA LINE—MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING CO. Inc. Hibemia Bank Bldg., New Orleans 9, La. But the point to be stressed is are a number of ships built for Balboa couldn't have been more that such irresponsible actions— surprised when he discovered the MORAN TOWING & TRANSPORTATION CO., Inc. in foreign ports, especially—can foreign fiags. One is the 357-foot 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. El Malek Foad for the Khedi-vial Pacific ocean. Mail Line, an Egyptian fiag outfit After that, when I came off OVERLAKES STEAMSHIP CO. ......19 Rector St., New York, N. Y. (Newtex SS Co.) owned by British' interests. An­ watch of an evening I always other is the 415-foot Federico "borrowed" a few cans, took PACIFIC TANKERS, Inc. ......233 Sansome St., San Francisco, Calif. ..39 Cortlandt St., New York. 7, N. Y. Schuager, a 9,000-tonner for them to a dark comer and went ROBIN-LINE (Seas Shipping Co., Inc.) Chilean owners . to work oh them. _-„_...39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. The pile dwindled rapidly. SEATRAIN LINES, Inc In addition to these vessels, _...60 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. /When the Steward realized that SMITH & JOHNSON which have all been built or are his secret hoard was almost WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORP. building since the war, British Merchants Nat'l Bank Bldg., Mobile 9, Ala. gone, he blew his top. He felt yards have reconditioned manyso bad he made me feel bad, too. SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE ships from war service; the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. Every once in a while I saw Stratheden, a 23,000-tonner; the him sneak a look at the paunch LOS ANGELES TANKER OPERATORS, Inc. big Athlone Castle, and others. 365 W. 7th St., P.O. Box 830, San Pedro, Calif. I had developed. He knew I All this in no way means we could not have grown it eating MATHIASEN TANKERS (Sag HarbOr Tanker Corp.) be-grudge our English friends Public Ledger Bldg., 7th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. be nothing more than a slap at their ships, for we have plenty his regular grub, but he never was able" to pin tmything on me. AMERICAN EASTERN SS CORP 50 Trinity PI., New York, N.Y. the Union and the entire mem­ of our own—as long'^as we keep 71Broadway, New York, N.Y. bership. In foreign ports all the crew­ ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES them. 80 Broad St., New York, N.Y. men stocked up on cheese and CORAL STEAMSHIP CO This does mean, however, that As seamen, we must under­ 21 West St, New York, N.Y. stand that when a man ships out we suggest to Congress, which other things that would keep ATWACOAL CO., Inc — 25 Beaver St., New York, N.Y. he is prepared to hit the beach has already "okayed" the de­ without refrigeration so that we JOHN M. CARRAS, Inc. .....1 Broadway, New York, N.Y. anywhere, if necessary. A sea­ parture of hundreds of war-built could have night lunch at our MESECK TOWING CO. own expense anytime w;e wanted PENINSULA & OCCIDENTAL STEAMSHIP CORP. man is no longer tied to his ships from the American flag,/ 16 East 44th St., New York, N.Y. mother's apron strings. If he be­ tthat it taL:e a look at how forit. In foreign ports we always PONCE STEAMSHIP CO .„..50 Broad St., New York, N.Y. comes ill, as did this man, and ign nations are producing mer sent ashore for fresh bread ST. LAWRENCE NAVIGATION C0.....19 Rector St., New York N.Y. must be hQS|tt^a]ized abroad, it chant ship toxmage. Britkh Addii^ To Their Fleet At Fiat Pme Retroaetive Pay Dkettory • 41 �THE Page Seamen on the beach crowd Baltimore Dispatcher A1 Stansbury's desk while new assignments are called off the bop.Td. Right now shipping is not so good down in Baltimore and the average length of time between ships is about two Tanker crewmen, above, swap experiences encountered on their last trip at a reunion before starting on a new voyage. It may be a long time before they'll meet again, and so they lake advantage of this opportunity. m A game of cards helps to occupy the time while waiting for a ship. When on the beach there isn't much for a man to do in a strange city, so he sits around and wsdts. Sooner or later he csdches a. ship,, and then he's off; again to a foreign vShore. g«Mvv. $ E A E A R E RS E Ct G f^ar, Maxeh & lfttt ; Abo'v;e is ihe plaque presented to the Baltimore Branch by the CIO Shipyard Workers, in gratitude for the help given by the SIU on the Shipmen's picketlines. Here are some of the men who helped the CIO Shipyard Workers win their strike against the Bethlehem Steel Company. Lefl-'to "right,-they are, Ted Thompson, Cook; Joe Condon, AB; Jack Dows, AB; George Rose, Steward; Bob Roberts, FWT; and Joe Gill, Bosun. On the plaque are engraved the foUdwing words: "This plaque presented to the SIU and the SUP as a token of high esteem and gratefulness »for the unstinted aid given the- lUMSWACIO in lheir l44.-day. .strike .ega^t the BeSilehem Steel Corp. in the port of Baltimore. The strike began June 26, 1947 and ended November 16, 1947." During practically the entire period, white-capped Seafarers were present on the picketlines, not only in Baltimore, but wherever else the CIO Shipyard Workers Were on strike and an SIU Hall was nearby. It was this type of cooperation which earned the SIU' a rousing ovation at the last CIO Convention in Boston. The coke ntachine and the skill games get a big play in the Baltimore Hall. Besides coke, other machines dispense cigarettes, candy, and cake. All the profits go toward the Hospital Fund of the port. In other ports ^e-«ani» system is followed, and has proved to be quite a conveni­ ence to the. men. When this picture was taken in Baltimore, a blinding snowstorm raged outside, and so the men were very contcob to slay indo>rs and buy soft drinks and cake from the varjftiw a» wwother end of the Hall there are more machines so there is . little chance of running out of supplies, even dwdng a busy ^y. . �rHday, Mu«k 5, .imk THE SEAFARERS LO« ', ..l'.. 'i--. i» i' > .I..I . I • ' Page FiW ill • And Stay Near Dispatcher's Desk By WALTER SIEKMANN BOSTON — Shipping in this port was good this past week. In fact, not enough men were around the Hall and some ships had to leave shorthanded. Since ships come into this port, and sign on men, then leave on short notice, the membership is advised to stick by the Dispatch­ er's desk. Keep your gear handy so that you will be ready to leave right away, if you have to. Don't depend on reading the shipping -news; you might nrtss out .on jobs called for in a hurry. We shipped the majority of the crews on the Knox Victory, Belgium Victory . and Andrew Jackson, all of .which signed on here*last week shortly after their payoffs. This is the reason for the advice to stand by with your gear and be ready to go at any time. Do Not Forget San Francisco Shipping Slows But Jobs Are Still Available The 1946 General Strike may be long gone but what Some Cities Service tankers, happened in Tampa when the By BLACKIE CARDULLO on which the Union organizers ships chandlers there, with are concentrating, called at this SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping quite a few ships, including two ' the aid of the police crashed port. We watched the finfc halls our picketlines has not been ' has "kind of slowed down" out payoff,?. This week we go back that opyerate in this port but ho here, but men can still get jobs again to cover the SS Hathorn,' fotgotten. ' replacements' were sait "to tank­ since there are some payoffs. I Waterman, due in from an eight' When our ship hits that Ships paying off in this port ers. port; bypass the chandlers. thought that after^the East Coast month run. It sure keeps one -1'fl snowstorms a lot of the bdys man busy hopping up and down ' last week were the Brazil Vic-, Discussion on the program and Do not^ allow them aboard would be coming out to sample the coast trying to make all of • tory, Mississippi, and the An­ proposals made at the annual your ship. If it is necessary the California sunshine, but even the ships. drew Jackson, Belgium Victory Agents Conference occupied the to buy mUk or bread, get in with my weather eye peeled, I and Knox Victory of the Water­ greater part of the last member­ touch with a dairy or One tough payoff last week haven't seen too many. man outfit. Several Isthmian arid ship meeting here. The member­ bakery. was the SS Kelso Victory, Isth­ West Coast ships came in in ship approved the Conference's Oldtimers like Jimmy DeVito mian. There' was quite a bit of These^ finks think time transit. recommendations for $10 strike and Pete De Pietro passed trouble on the ship between Li­ heals everything. Show them and building fund assessments to through, and it sure was a good censed and unlicensed members • the SIU does not forget its SWITCHED STYLE strengthen and expand our Un­ sight to see them again. enemies. Pass the word to of the .crew. The Knox Victory caiTied a ion. other ships. We have been down to Wil­ DON'T PUSH First Assistant who thought he mington lately and have covered ANTI-LABOR LAW was a tough guy—at least up Union men won't stand for be­ Right at this moment the bur­ until the time the ship left here ing pushed around. At the same , last week. After the Patrolman eaucrats in the State House here time, I'd like to sound a warning boarded the vessel and laid for our own members: To be a , down the law to him, the selfgood Union man a fellow doesn't AtL IN / styled tough guy shed his wolf's FAVOR.../ have to get gassed up, blow his clothing and left here as meek top, and challenge evei-ybody on By HERBERT JANSEN as a lamb. board to a fight. CHICAGO—Shipping has start­ is docked at the Navy Pier in We paid off the SS Henryed up again in Chicago with the Chicago. Ward Beecher, Waterman, in sandboats calling for part of Several of our members ap­ Port Huenemene. This was a ' their crews. So it won't be long plied for jobs on her, but when clean ship and a good crew, ex­ now before the smokestacks will the company found out they were cept for one character who got- ,11 be painted up, and heralding the SIU members, there were no jobs a snootful at the beginning of start of a new sailing year on available. Instead, men from the the trip and stayed gassed up all the Great Lakes. local LCA Hall have been hired. the time. Quite a few of the Brothers In fact, one of these men is the He mad-e a jerk out of him­ are staiting to show their faces Dispatcher for the LCA Hall, in Massachusetts are drawing up around the Hall due, we imagine, who works his regular office self by bragging about what an By LLOYD GARDNER oldiimer he was, how much he a bill that would be far more PHILADELPHIA — The prob­ injurious to organized labor than to the spring-like weather which shift, and then turns to at night knew, and how the rest of the we ha\'e been enjoying for the as shipkeeper. lem of obtaining a new Hall in the Taft-Hartley law. crewmembers were just a bunch The Greater Buffalo is no past few days in, Chicago. this town still plagues us. We of punks. The action of the membership In fact, several of the Brothers longer owned by D&C, but has were sure we had one last week, After reading over the Agentsat the Bostqn meeting .is particu­ have been talking about getting been sold by the Navy to a pri­ but the deal fell through when Conference minutes and recom­ we found some well-concealed larly timely. It is a good thing their bathing suits out of moth vate company. However, due to mendations, we out here are the fact that there are some le­ but very serious flaws in the for us to be alert because of the balls and hitting the shores of unanimous in our opinion that. gal entanglements regarding her building. Repairs would have uncertain future facing all or­ Lake Michigan. it was a sound and constructive, ti-ansfer, she is still being kept cost far too much money to ganized workers, seamen espe­ The 1948 contract negotiations meeting, and we look forward to at the Navy Pier. cially. justify our buying it. have been opened with the sand" Conditions such as we have a very progressive and smoothly* Owriing our own Halls would boat operators, and some head­ However, we're still looking, outlined above can never- exist in operating Union for the rest oF have many important advan­ way was made at the first two . and we won't give up until we the SIU Great Lakes District. In the year. tages. One of the most important meetings in Cleveland. The next " • find what we want. the SIU, we have Union con­ We are also of the opinion that is the security we would have riieetirig is scheduled for this The membership has joined in in the event of a beef. We would week (March 3), and we expect tracts providing job seniority when the four propositions on the search with heart and soul. not have to worry about local to get down to the real meat of and job security. We also have the Referendum Ballot are ap-, the Rotary Shipping list which Whenever one of our men sees landlords putting us out of the the contract" this time. means that there are no favor­ proved, we will be all prepared a "For Rent" sign, he comes Halls. Negotiations . have also been ites when it comes to shipping. for any battle that might come tearing up to the Hall to inform opened with the operators of the First come, first served. The $10 strike assessment is an our w-ay. us that he has just the place. So investment in our own individ­ SS Milwaukee Clipper. Of course, then we go down, look around, ual security. It would enable us a shipboard meeting was held and- sadly come to the conclu­ 'Sto successfully fight any attempts with the Clipper crewmembers sion that it won't do. on the part of any shipowner to last week in order that we could But with everyone so inter­ slash our wages and conditions, discuss constructive changes and ested, it shouldn't be too long reduce the number of oui- jobs demands for the proposed con­ before we can repoi-f from a new tract.or wi-eck our Union. address. SAN JUAN — Shipping is and w-orking conditions for long­ CLIPPER DEMANDS " Shipping has been pretty poor pretty slow here and any job shoremen down there. Some, of the topics which were Mtr this week, but looks like it will that is called is snapped up fast. Bull's new C-2, the SS Suz­ brought up and thrashed out at If*,;.' pick up. Two payoffs are in anne, ai-rived at long last. She's In fact, some of the boys are this meeting were as follows: 40From now all new crewsight, and that won't hurt busi­ here on her maiden voyage. hour week principle of paying flying home rather than wait un­ memiben shipping to ships ness in the City of Brotherly Other Bulls in port are the Kathwages with overtime for the bal­ til their cards are old enough to in eastern Canada on SIULove. ryn, the Carolyn, the Marina ance of the week; overtime pay­ contraeted vessels must be ship. The sugar season just and the Angelina. They say the The membership here has cleared and shipped thrisugh ment for all recognized holidays; hasn't arrived yet. last named is carrying dynamite. shown great interest in the Ag­ new working rules; changing the Boston Hall. ents Conference report, and the However, they will start load­ Other ships include the Morn- \ oveb from Lake watches to salt There will be no deviation reports of the various commit­ ing sugar down at Arroyo on ing Light, a Waterman C-2, and_ water watches; and among the from this ruling which goes tees. All members, everywhere, the Jane O of Gulf Canal Lines. the southeast corner of the is­ several otlier subjects discussed into effect at once. Under should study these reports care­ Pope & Talbot's SS Ferdinand land the second week in Mai'ch, was the need for all Milwaukee no circumstances should a fully. Hassler finally left. She's on a for the fii-st time in six yeai's. Clipper crewmembers donating crew allow a man to come six-month inter-coastal schedule! That will give the SIU sugar In the opinion of most of the to the upkeep of the SEAFAR­ aboard in an eastern Cana­ Waterman's Wild Ranger is ex-, boats another port of call near men here, the four propositions ERS LOG. dian port unless the Boston pected next week. Ponce, and there are rumors on the Referendum Ballot are Rumors have reached us that Hall has cleared him. Ikr^ very important, and will really the former SS Greater Buffalo, that there will be more .ships on This ruling is in accord The boj's read Joe Algina's" mean a great deal to the Union with the Headquarters Re­ which used to operate for the the run. weather report. However, the when passed. The SIU member­ port of February 11, which D&C on the Detroit-Buffalo run E. G. Marino, president of the ones who like it here say it will ship has always acted with combefore the government converted Puerto Rico District of the ILA, take more than that to get them was concurred in by the monsense and firmness on pro­ membership and reaffirmed her into a training airtfraft car­ and another official just came off this beach even if the wea-vl' posals submitted for the benefit by the Agents Conference. rier, has been hiring non-union back from Arroyo where they ther is getting better around; of the Union. men for standby work while she have been settling wage scales New York. .Iff Sbipping Resumes In Chicago; Sandboat Negotiations Opened Philly Looking High And Low For New Hail Puerto Rico is Still Waiting For Sugar Run To Get Going ^ Notice To Crews :il m �Pa^ Six ' THE SE A FARERS LO G Seafarers Great Lakes District Needs Veiunteer Organizers To Compiete Drive Ftidar, Much 5. 1948 New Orleans Exports in 1947 Reached Record High Point NEW ORLEANS — Export Despite the fact that it is gains won by the SlU, all LCA necessary to have shoreside or­ ships and those sailing these [ shipments through this port, the DETROIT—With fitting out al­ ganizers at certain key points ships, have benefited. nation's third largest, totaled ready started on some Lakes ves­ throughout the Lakes, the most However, in order to com­ $923,000,000 in value in 1947, the sels and scheduled to begin on important organizing job will be pletely protect Great Lakes sea­ U. S. Department of Commerce others between March 15 and done by the volunteer shipboard men from the vicious attacks of disclosed after a survey. The April 1, it is now very important organizers. the LCA, we must secure the figure set a new record for New that we think of the organiza­ After • all, the average bulk Vast majority of unorganized Orleans. tional problems which lie be­ freighter on the Lakes is seldom Lakes fleets. fore us in the 1948 season. To show the .difference be­ The very existence and secur­ in port more than four or five tween shipping now and ship­ First, of course, we must see hours, and it is quite difficult ity of all Lakes seamen is being ping in the old days, the De­ to it that all available members for shoreside organizers to con­ threatened by the LCA today. partment pointed out that the of the SlU Great Lakes District tact the entire crew during this Representatively of the LCA are ^ue of exports from here last sail on unorganized ships which short space of time. traveling into many states sev­ year equaled the five-year total are now under organizational Shipboard organizers on the eral hundred miles or so away shipped in the 1935-39 period. concentration. other hand work, eat, play from the Lakes area seeking re­ Vegetable, food and beverage In line with this need and around, and sleep with the crew- cruits to replace experienced C. C. (Ropeyarn Charlie) shipments to foreign nations with the mandate of the Great members, and have plenty of Lakes seamen. .Rappold, now 74, who sailed Lakes membership, letters have time to sell them on the need Why has the LCA instituted sdl during the war, has been comprised about 28 percent of all been sent to all SUP and Atlan­ for organizing under the banner such a recruiting program? This a seaman £or 60 years and he shipments from New Orleans tic and Gulf ports telling them of the SlU Great Lakes District. outfit realizes only too well that hope* to make another trip docks during the year. Mach­ that we need the services of all SlU volunteer shipboard or­ this summer as Bosun or AB. inery and vehicles covered about Great Lakes District members ganizers can take the time to V I'MAUMlOfJi Charlie was bom in Holland 19 percent and cotton along with break out SlU contracts, and I'MAUMIO/O on the Great Lakes. but came to America when he other textile fibers covered an­ I'M AUNlOAl, • Elections are scheduled to be show the unorganized Lakes sea­ was 22. When he went up for other 18 percent. ETC. held in the thirteen ship Harma men how much more SlU mem­ Other materials looming large his AB in Philadelphia a long fleet and the two ship Schneider bers are securing. time ago, Andrew Furuseth in New Orleans shipments in­ fleet shortly after the resun^- In addition SlU contracts re­ himself was there to see cluded metals and metal prod­ tion of regular sailing. In addi­ veal how the members are pro­ that things went well. He has ucts, naval stores, tobacco, rub­ tion to these two fleets, we have tected by job security, job sen­ been living at Snug Harbor for ber products, wood, paper and a fairly strong representation of iority, and ideal working and chemicals. the last year. pro-SlU crewmembers in several living conditions. Aboard ship it is possible to other fleets. Great Lakes District .members hold informal meetings in your il"'•• who have returned from the quarters and thoroughly discuss coast are needed to man these the benefits of SlU democratic fleets, in addition to SlU-con- unionization to the unorganized the experienced Lakes seamen By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ tracl^ vessels. Every SlU mem­ Lakes seamen. It is also possible are aware of the need for or­ ber should act as a volunteer to show these men the various ganization, and want the SlU BALTIMORE — Shipping slip­ something the membership ought organizer, and actively assist in bulletins which are put out from Great Lakes District as their ped badly in this port last week. to know. Some Weeks it has the 1948 Organizational Cam­ time to time, and fully explain union. We had only four payoffs com­ been better than in some other their meaning. paign. LCA operators want no pai't pared to the seven or eight we've port and has looked good by DONT GRIPE of the SlU Great Lakes District been having a week, and we comparison. That's where the, SHIP UNORGANIZED Probably, a number of mem­ because they know an SlU con­ signed on only five, two of the bum theory came from, we sup-, A minimum of at least two bers will "begin to squawk and tract forces them to pay higher latter being Alcoa, two Isthmian, pose. SlU volunteer organizers is need­ gripe about shipping on unor­ wages, and provides better work­ and one Waterman. It's this condition that makes" ed aboard every unorganized ship ganized ships. In fact, we have ing and living conditions. On the bright side we can it necessary for the membership under concentration. We say a had two or three individuals That's why the LCA is willing say that all the payoffs were to back the decisions of the minimum of two, but we would drop in and see us, and ask to go to any lengths to > replace ' good ones. Whht beefs there Agents Conference. The strike like to have at least four mem­ us "Why should I ship on an the entire experienced working were, even those on the two fund and the building fund will bers on each one of these ships. unorganized ship, and pay dues force of the Great Lakes with • Isthmians we paid off, were give the Union the solid strength . That way, we would have into the SlU Great Lakes Dis­ green men, in order to prevent settled aboard ship to every­ it needs. We must have . that . contact men aboard each vessel, trict?" poNt^er to hold our gains in the . unionization of the Great Lakes. body's satisfaction. and be able to distribute copies Other members have stated, That's why it is vitally impor­ ! There are too many men who long pull , coming. of the LOG and organizational "When I pay dues into a union, tant at this time that all possible have come to the Baltimore Everybody in Baltimore is be- ' material to the unorganized I expect to secure benefits and SlU Great Lakes District mem­ beach on the theory that ship­ hind the tanker drive. The per-. Lake seamen. advantages from those dues.- bers sail on the unorganized ping here is first rate. It isn't. mits on those tankers are doing i Why not make someone else Lakes ships, and bring our mes­ ' In fact, shipping hasn't been a bang-up job, and will be good . . " • take a job on the unorganized sage to these unorganized men. very good all winter. That is Union men in the future. ships? I am perfectly satisfied to ride the gravy train on an SlUMEREDITH VICTORY CREW AT REST contract ship." We know it's nice to be able MEMPHIS,, Tenn. — In a good to sail on an SlU-contracted and practical display of labor ship, and enjoy the best possible solidarity, members of Typo­ i wages, hours, overtime, work­ graphical Union Local 16, AFL, ing and living conditions. How­ now on strike against Chicago's ever, it is the duty and respon­ newspapers, donated $351.26 to sibility of every SlU Great Lakes! the 1,100 farm workers, members District member to sail on at I of the National Farm Labor least one unorganized ship un­ -Union, also AFL, who are on til that ship has been voted and liiii •Mig; •" strike against the Di Giorgio won by the SlU Great Lakes Farms Corporation near Bakers- District. field, California. Neither the SlU Great Lakes H. L. Mitchell, president of the District nor the International fe.Farm Workers, writing from has the kind of money which union headquarters here, thanked would be necessary to organize the type-setters, and added: the Great Lakes solely by shore.."'J "We note that the Chicago side organizers. Tsrpographical Union is nearly Not only,would it be a much 100 years old, whereas the Kern more costly job to use shoreCounty Farm Labor Union Local side organizers only, but it would iiiii is less than one year old. Your take a much longer time than ^members are spearheading the utilizing the resouree,? of our struggle to save the gains of entire membership. 100 years of the best in Amer­ Just as long as large Great ;iiP; ican trade unionism, while our Lakes fleets like Pittsburgh, members on the 19%-mile picket Pickands-Mather, Hutchinson, Co­ line in California are seeking to lumbia, Poland, Cornelius, Han-: , bring some of» the benefits of na and Wilson, as well as others, xinions to the last large group of remain unorganized, it will be unorganized workers in Amer­ that much more difficult for the ica." SlU to secure better wages and Some crewmembers of Isthmian's SS Meredith Victory take time out for a picture. Among The Farm Workers' strike conditions for the thirty fleets the hands pictured above are Victor J. Clifford, Ch. Electrician; M. R. Balvador, Ch. Steward; against Di Giorgio is five months now under contract to the SlU W. P. Rinehart, Wiper; M. N. Dishman. MM; J. R. McPherson, AB; T. Shanahan, Crew Mess; old. Recently a group of Cali- Great Lakes District. D. J. McCarthy, Utility; J. A. McArthur, OS; Earl G. Griffin, BR; Antonio Savant, FWT; Dom. fbmia unions sent the strikers a Certainly, we have made many inador Isorda, Ch. Coo; Marlin C. Smith, AB; G. Godose, Purser, Jimmy Niacares, MM; Robert •500-car caravan ' of food and gains for SIU members in the Wheeler, AB; and P. Podolsky. Great Lakes. As a result of these clothing. By RUSSELL SMITH Baltimore Shipping Has Reiapse Striking Printers Aid Striking Farmers :ai �I«ueh 5; IjSifx Alien Seamen Still Getting Runaround S^EAE-viRER S LaC WAITiNG FOR A (ICE) BREAK Pfltge-Sevett"^ New York On Shipping Upgrade,Robin Doncaster Returns To SiU By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK ^ Back with the SIU after a six year absence is Robin Line's Robin Doncaster. She was a good ship when she went off to war in 1942 but now, following her conversion, she is the ultimate in class and com­ fort. There hasn't been a ship like her in American maritime his­ tory. One look at her and a seaman's dream of comfort and ease is realized. Each foc'sle has been fixed up to the greatest degree possible. Innerspring mattresses of the best quality, individual toilet facilities for every crewman and all the little provisions that go to make life comfortable have been included. Nothing could be better, and we hope -to have her with us for a long time to come. She had an interesting wartime record. In 1942 she was turned over to the English. They used her for two trips and then her for two trips and thenum . Navy. "That was short—she was turned the ship over to the U. S. soon handed to the Army which used her until the end of the war. By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK — Shipping has improved a little for most of cur members but there still remains the problem of alien seamen. Quite a few of our alien Bro­ thers are trying their damnedest to get their citizenship papers, but Congress diddle-dadlles with" the bill to make all the aliens who served the country during Th® SS Michiiel Gallagher. Midland Steamship Company, the war citizens. Those were the days when we lied up at her winter berth, patiently awaiting the break-up needed men to sail the ships. of the ice-bound Bbffalo River, which appears in the foreground. Take 1942. That was when four ships out of 36 might reach their WELCOME MAT destination. The aliens were good sailors. Now she is back with Robin • Those of you who sailed in the ready to make her first postwar By ALEX MtLEAK shipkeeper on the SS J. H. letter, please follow these in­ run to South Africa. Patrolman war years know how you were Brown for the past twenty-five structions: treated by certain government Goft'in, who handled her last SIU BUFFALO — Everyone in this (1) You must have passed your payoff in 1942, welcomed her officials. Things were rosy for port is looking forward to an years, was drowned when going the comtnies and, by the evi­ early Spring with a consequent aboard his ship at the D&C dock. eighteenth birthday. back to the fold when he dence, the commies are istill get­ early opening of the 1948 sailing All members in the Marine (2) Bring along proof of same handled her sign-on this week. ting plenty of cream. But the season. Thick Lake Erie ice in Hospital are coming along fine, in the form of birth certificate or Around this busy port, which promises made to seamen are this vicinity has already begun to and this includes Brothers Thom­ baptismal certificate, Ai-my or Winter doesn't want to leave, shoved to the back of the shelf. crack and is in a veiy dangerous as Fegan, Ryan Sharkey (frac­ Navy discharges (the first two shipping continues on the up­ tures), Howard Rose, and John preferred). So the aliens have a problem. condition. Ice fishermen grade. Permitmen, who up to have They are up against government been warned to stay off the ice McCauley (medical). Members (3) Pictures can be secured at now have had difficulty in get­ at the Hall wish a speedy recov­ the poi't'of arrival. rules and must, of course, abide by the Coast Guard, ting ships, are finding it quite ery to_ all, including Brothers by the SlU's own rules too. However, in all fairness to jmu easy to get out. The first robin to arrive here John Rothery in the Marine Hos­ and the port officials of what­ My advice to the alien seamen There is no shipping stampede is simple: Be patient. Don't try was in the person of Brother pital at Ellis Island, and Fred ever port you may visit, don't hit taking place here, men are avail­ to give the Dispatcher a hard Howard Flack, better 'known to Petrie at Baltimore Marine Hos­ these I ports on ^ weekends as it able for all jobs, but the tempo timfe. SIU officials are going all his shipmates as Texas. Tex pital. will lake the first two days of is -such that the wait between To all those young men who your , time to secure your sea­ ships has been cut materially. out to help you, but a Dispatcher have written to me in regard to men's papers. Be sure to carry _In the clean payoff column must send men to jobs in accord­ sailing on the Great Lakes, if enough money with you to last this..-week, • we had the M^den , ance with the rules, and the rules you did' not receive a personal for at least a week or longer. include federal shipping laws. "Victoi-j',- Yaka and DeSoto, all . If the board says ^'citizens" Waterman. The Yaka is gaining that's how it is. The Dispatcher the distinction of being the beefcan't change it. less ship of the SIU. Never, as. GET VOUCHER long as I can remember, have we WASHINGTON — The Mari- barred by the new measure. Another thing—and this is to had a-beef of any consequence. time Commission will be in the In the recent past, the Com­ She is a sweet one for the all members: When you have shipping business for at least mission has sold • more than a Patrolmen. worked aboard a ship for several another year as the result of a thousand ships to foreign ope­ Speaking of Patrolmen, it is hours after joining her and de­ bill passed in Congress last week rators despite the protests of worth mentioning- that payoffs cide to quit, be sure that you get and signed by President Truman U.S. maritime labor. The agency aren't confined to the daytime your pay voucher from the Mas­ in Key West; However, the agen­ never has chartered ships to hours. The number of late ter before leaving. If you don't get the voucher, sojourned in that fair state for cy's more objectionable powers foreign owners. evening payoffs becoming more the eompany will send you back the last couple of months, and is were somewhat curtailed despite The President objected to the and more frequent. to the ship for it. If that hap­ eagerly awaiting the opportunity the President's protests. clause forbidding foreign trans­ The other night a Patrolman pens, don't come to the Agent tp grab his first ship: The act of Congress authorizes fers, saying that he did so for paid off a ship at midnight and OP the Patrolmen and raise hell. didn't get away until 3:30 AM. Brother James Martin who was the Commission to continue to "a number of reasons." You have to have the voucher organizing in the poit of Cleve­ sell and charter ships until The onlj' reason he gave was We're thinking of equipping the to get your pay. You don't have land during the 1947 season, March 1, 1949, but to domestic that the new law would bar Patrolmen with seeing-eye dogs a • beef. You are dead in the dropped into the Hall from his owners only. Sales and charters charters to^Philippine owners for —those ships are hard to find on wrong. Do it right the first time home in Binghampton, New to foreign owners are specifically inter-island runs. a dark night. and you won't' have any diffi­ York. culty. .;4 However, on looking the har­ Personally, I think that the members should educate them­ bor over and seeing the ice con­ selves on the Shipping Rules and ditions, he decided to pull a By EINAR NORDAAS won by the unions without shar­ Superior. Some optimists guess the company contracts. Practical­ ground hog act, and go back ing in any of the responsibilities that it will be as early as March home to sleep for a few addi­ ly nobody seems to know what's DULUTH — Reports have and activities which won those 25 while others guess some time tional weeks. what. Especially is this true reached us that the U. S. Immi­ gains. in April. However, you can make among permitmen. A permitman All ships which have been gration Service will shortly start These individuals, and usually your own guess about this, and has no more excuse than -any­ storing winter grain are now un­ to issue a passport identification body else for not knowing the loaded, and the shipyard crews card for all Great Lakes seamen. there are only a few, balk at old man Winter will have the Shipping Rules. are busy on repairs. Afterend This will help seamen consid­ paying any money into the last say about it. So how about a little more crews of the Cleveland-Cliffs erably when they arrive from a union, but expect to receive all In any event no matter what study and a little less woe—^woe ships are expected to go aboard Canadian port at a place where of the benefits. time the first ship arrives in this On Monday. February 23, a area, we are hoping to see an that should not be a Union con­ their vessels in this and other there are no immigration offi­ cern.at aU. Our rules and con­ ports beginning on March 1. cers. . By having this passport labor platfoi-m was adopted by SIU crew on it, and- everyone ' tracts cover practically every The remainder of the bulk identification card, the seamen the Central Trades political unit after, that. beef imtaginable. If you know freighter lines are not expected will be able to go ashore at once in its Labor Temple meeting. A Of course, this is probably ex­ them, your officials will have to start work until some time be­ Without waiting for the inspector day later, February 24, the pecting a little too much this Duluth area Port Council of the early in the season, but if our more opportunity for Union busi­ tween March 15 and April. to arrive. AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ organizational drive picks up the ness and you will have a better In order to secure these new FINAL DISPATCH ment held its meeting in the .same momentum it did last year time aboard ship. cards, it will be necessary for Superior Labor Temple. before the passage of the Taft" During the past few days, two men to produce birth certificate Port Council meetings will be Hartley Act, the SIU Great Lakes Brother - members and one well or. naturalization papers as well held regularly on the third Tues­ District can expect to win sev­ known oldtimer passed away in as two photos of themselves. day of each month, rotating be­ eral new fleets. this port. Brother Mike C. It is not in any way compul­ tween the different ports in this Seafarers entering the New McGlone, a Fireman, for many sory, and will be beneficial to area. Hereafter, copies of the By the way,'whenever an SIUOrleans Marine Hospital are seasons, passed away, as did those alien seamen who are Duluth arek Port Council minutes contracted ship comes into this requested to get in touch Brother Thomas Dapo, a Porter legally in this rcountry, too. will be sent to all other affiliated port. Departmental Delegates are with Leroy Clarke of Ward on the Ingalls for ^e past two DULUTH EVENTS Councils.now functioning in the urged to call the Hall. 4-F. Bed 27. Brother Clarke seasons. Both • were in good Remember, we have a job to Last week, fourteen Duluth Great Lakes District. is the contact man who will standing, and will be buried by do, and the only way we can do plants showed What they think rnake^ arrangements for keep­ the -Union. FIRST SHIP? this job is through your whole­ of "free riders" by voting over­ ing in touch with the Un­ hearted cooperation. Don't for­ As usual, all kinds of guesses whelmingly for union shops. Old-timer Joseph Devore, who ion and collecting hospital get to call the Hall when you ar­ being made as to when the first es seameh "Free ridets" are those who was known to all Lai benefits. as Pinochle Joe and who Was like to secure all the benefits ship will arrive in Duluth or rive in the Duluffi area! LakeN Ice Cracking; Season To Start Soon Mt Barred From Selling Abroad New Immigration Service On Great Lakes N.O. HospM �IPpige tStlht TB E S E AF ARERS LO G Friday. March 5. 1848 SHIPS' MIMUTES AMD MEWS Steward's Sick-Bed Vigil Speeds Brother's Recovery WITH THE CANTON VICTORY IN SAN PEDRO Seafarer Henry Weaver is still a crewmember of the Seatrain Havana, and a healthy and happy one solely be­ cause of the Chief Steward's skill and diligence in an illness that might have cost?Weaver his life. When Weaver was stricken with fever and pains in his chest, it was Steward Fred Shaia who nursed him through the cri­ tical hours of his illness. When the Havana was but four hours out of Texas City, on Feb- charges that the U.S. Army iW 14, Weaver reported ill gtate Department are going wito a fever of 104 degrees and ^ut of their way to give U.S. pains in his back. Two hours ^ ^ard time in German la^ his pulse was a very rapid continue to pile up. Latest 120 and he began spitting blood, gju member to report the situThe Skipper contacted the Ma­ ation is Melvin Brown who ser­ rine Hospital in New Orleans by ved four months of a six-month radio and was advised that peni­ military sentence for speaking cillin be administered at once. up for his rights to the Ameri­ can consul. NOT A UNIT The medicine chest was with­ Brown lost his passport in out the drug, but Shaia had Bremen. Learning that it had 200,000 units of his own and was been found and turned over to experienced in its mixing and the consulate, Brown went to After the Waterman vessel was safely beithed in the West Coast port. Black Gang men see the consul to get it. What administration. gathered around in Engine Depairtment for photo by Ship's Photographer. Front row (by table), Shaia brought out his supply was more natural? left to right: Troy Smith, Oiler, and A. Hubeny. FWT. Second row: J. B. Brown, Wiper: Pete and began treatment. For the When he went into the con­ Solberg, FWT, and L. Brevik, Wiper. Rear row: J. Yapling, 3rd Assistant; T. Logan, Oiler and next 50 hours he was in con­ sul's office to ask for the pass­ stant attendance checking Weav­ port he received rough treatment Engine Department Delegate: Joe Phillips, FWT, and E. Duser, Jr. 3rd Assistant. er's respiration, temperature and from the start. "Get your god­ Photo submitted by Thomas Logan. pulse. Every three hours he ad­ damned hands off my desk," ministered 25,000 units of peni- he quotes the consul as saying. Naturally Brown took excepThrough the mght, the next ^ t^is remark and hot day and until 3 A.]\L on toe ^^^ds followed, but nothing mommg of February 16 he did ^o^e. All Brown wanted was his not depart from Weavers side, (passport. At that time the fever broke and the crisis passed. By late in What he got was six months. With the exception of toe avia­ sinks in toe form of a bitterly "waves" or "low pressure cen­ the morning his pulse and tem­ The MP's grabbed him and he tor,, there is nobody more at the cold cap over each pole. How­ ters" on the front. was hustled through a militsuy mercy of the weather than the ever, since more air is being Weather forecasting, which is perature were normal. warmed at the equator to pile up a complex combination of sci­ In a letter to toe company, court and was in the stockade seaman. Captain King praised Brother before he knew what was going True, the farmer can be the over the poles in its turn, the ence, art, savvy and luck, con­ victim or toe fair-haired boy of poles become overloaded. Some sists largely of trying to predict Shaia for his sterling job when on. toe weather, and so can your of toe cold air breaks out. That's the movement of these waves, he wrote: "... I am sure that COLD WATER grandfather" when he wants to where the story of storms begins. many of which originate or in­ Weaver had an attack of pneu­ take the family on a picnic Let's stay in toe northern tensify over the North Atlantic monia and would have been in After four months in two dif­ However it is the farmer's crops, hemisphere, although the process and the Great Lakes. ferent stockades. Brown was refor a long and dangerous illness except for Steward Shaia's leased on good behavior. But not the farmer himself, that is is essentially toe same whether After such a storm has passed those months were rough ones. affected, and your grandfather we are north or south of the comes the cold dry air. Eventu­ skill in nursing." When the Havana arrived in There were about 20 seamen can always stay home if it rains. equatorial line. ally the cold air, borne by the New York a few days later in Army prison camps in Ger­ But the seaman and the air­ "trade winds" and getting BATTLE FRONT Weaver was up and about though many when Brown was there, man live and work, and too often A huge mass of cold air cover­ warmer with every mile, reaches still a little weak for his ex­ all of them held on flimsy die in the weather. Moreover, the equator again, and then toe perience. After a check-up at charges. Reveille was at 5:00 there is not much they can do ing thousands of square miles process starts all over. Anybody the Marine Hospital he was a.m., and the men were lucky to about the weather once they are who has been on the North At­ okayed to return to the ship. get to bed by 11 -o'clock at in it. lantic this winter knows that Accordingly, airmen and sea­ Another ship or another crew j night after spending much of toe there has been a steady progres­ men develop an acute weather and the story might have had a day in military drill. They had sion of toe big storms. The win­ different ending. no money, no cigarettes and no sense. They know the signs of ter record of marine disasters good weather and bad as well help from anyone. and near-disasters confirms it. Tropical storms, the hurricanes At one period Brown spent 12 they know their home towns. of the Atlantic and the typhoons days in solitary confinement on HEAT ENGINE bread and water because he But what is this weather? of the Pacific, are something else stood up for a fellow seaman, Where does it come from—and again. Many weathermen be­ an NMU member, who was be­ why? lieves that tljey start as waves on what they call the "equatorial If you don't get the LOG when ing given an especially tough To begin with, the earth whirls your ship touches Manila, it's not going over. front." in space under a vast envelope lEd. Note: Subsequent articles toe fault of Ludovico Agulto, toe There was no joke about the called the atmosphere, the air, LOG'S "Manila Watch." Agulto bread and water, particularly toe which is a mixture of many breaks away from the North will cover other aspects of the reports that Philippine authori­ water. Just to make sure he gases. Because of toe sun, the Pole and slides south. As it weather. Members are urged to ties, fearful of smuggling, have knew he was being punished, shape of toe earth, the spinning moves, its leading edge or write in about the weather they so curtailed harbor activities Brown says the authorities pour­ of toe earth on its axis and sev­ front" pushes under the have seen on the world's oceans.) that sometimes he cannot get ed cold water over him every eral other factors including the warmer, wetter air it encounters past the gangway. If he can't two hours. It was quite a dose unequal distribution of water on its southward run. come aboard and meet all toe for a man who had talked back and land, the atmosphere works Along toe front, the warm air Seafarers, he will leave a hub- a little to a consul. as a great heat engine. condenses into clouds as it is If 70B don't find linen ber-stamped sign reading SIU- Coming across on the Army The sun's heat strikes the tossed aloft. The clouds preci­ SUP to show that he has done transport Zigmore wasn't much earth most directly at the equa­ pitate rain or snow. The front when you go aboard your his best to deliver the imion better than being in a stockade. tor. Air at the equator' is is a true battle line between ship, notify the Hall at once. paper. Brown put in 10 to 11 hours a warmed and rises rapidly far warm and cold air masses. A telet^ram from Le Havre or day in the Stewards Depart­ above the earth. Then it spreads The great winter storms of the Singapore won't do you any ment — without overtime, of out north and south, drifting to­ northern hemisphere, the storms course. As for the ATS crew, ward toe poles. that batter ships in toe North good. Iff your bed and you "Strictly a phony bunch," Brown As toe air drifts it cools and Atlantic and sm9ther most of have to lie In it. reports. becomes denser, v It gradually North America in snow, occur as 'Talks Back,' Gets 4 Months In Army Brig li.- Weather *War* Embroils Seamen Manila Log Man Is On The Ball ATTENTION! �Friday. March 5^ 1848 t B B SEA FARE RS tO G PiigeNlaa SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief R. NEY McNEELY. Dec. 14— SEATRAIN HAVANA. Dec. 24 ^ Chairman Michael Evanosich; —Phairman Faustina Pedraza: Secretary M. C. Kibnark. New S^elary Fred Shaia. New Busi­ Business: Member reported Sec­ ness: Motion carried that when ond Mate as carrying gim around the Union opens its books that deck. Steward reported linen Oscar Sartin, John C. Bailey and shortage and asked crew to re­ Henry Rote be admitted. Good turn surplus. Repair list made and Welfare: Motion carried that up and approved. Motion car­ LOG donate two pages to cheer­ ried that copy of minutes be ful news and praise to members turned over to new crew. Good and crews instead of beefs. Mo­ and Welfare: Discussion on tion carried that meeting go on cleanliness of ship. One minute record with vote of thanks to of silence for Brothers lost at entire Stewards Departments for sea. the excellent Christmas dinner, and service throughout trip. XXX died on the SB George - Davis. \orE OM THE X % % GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Feb. Motion made by John Popan KESOLUTIOMS. THAT GO SEATRAIN HAVANA, Jan. 23 j Motion carried to post meeting 1—Chairman J. C. Walker; Sec­ retary J. A. Bruno. Delegates re­ TD REfER&AJIX/M VOTE OAJ —Chairman Fred Shaia: Secre-. least 12 hoiu-s before lary Henry Weaver. Jr. A list of! meeting is held. Motion carried ported 50 disputed hours on MARCH iO/ 25-cent fines drawn up by Deck that third assistant be investi- Deck, five hours in the Engine VVE /MOST SfREAJeT^EAj Delegate Pedraza, Stewards Dele­ gated by MEBA and SIU for Department. Ship's Delegate to gate C. W. Smith and Steward anti-union activities. One min­ see captain about sougeeing THE SlU AMOTI^HTHA/ Shaia. fines to be 50c for second ute of silent prayer for lost passageways and about repair­ ing galley stove. Voted to have offenses. Voted not to sail ship Brothers. a complete repair list made for unless radiators were installed in "To MBBT ANY t 4. 4. Patrolman. the Deck Maintenance and MM's SEATRADER. TOSSISLE FUTURE BEEfS Nov. 23—Chair­ foc'sles. One minute of silence man C. D. Anderson; Secretary for Brothei's lost at sea. Nick Mutin. Delegates reported X % X all smooth in their departments. Motion carried that sufficient lava soap be distributed to deck department each week. One min­ 4 4 4 ute of silence for Brothers lost at GADSEN. Feb. 10—Chairman sea. By HANK Obreza; Secretary Logan. Ship's XXX Delegates elected: B. F. RhodaAll hands in the SIU—and especially the permitmen—should ZACHARY TAYLOR. Nov. 30 bargen. Deck; J. W. Logan. En­ turn to in honestly understanding, cooperating and fulfilling the XXX Chairman Ackerman; Seciretary NOONDAY. Jan. 23—Chairman Mullen. Delegates reported all gine; E. Kocharan. Stewards. Educational Program now in effect in our SIU haUs, as well as Smith; Secretary John T. Annal. smooth. New Business: Fines Carried motion that crew go the Organizing Drives going. on. This is a tough year in more Voted to allow Stewards De­ made for infractions of ship­ ashore if ship gets cold again. ways than one—and what we accomplish and how we do it, wiU partment to paint own foc'sle board rules. Good and Welfare Voted that men refrain from go­ mean real security and satisfaction to us all. and galley because of sharp drop One man from each department ing to Union hall with petty 4 4 4 in overtime. Also voted that to rotate each week in cleaning beefs. Voted against Union rul Frank Bose, the electrician, just sailed into town, with work normally done by foreign washroom on lower deck. One ing that SUg men get off after his mustache, after a trip to Europe and a taste of the good labor in foreign ports be done minute of silence for Brothers 60 days or a round trip provided old tough North Atlantic... Brother Martin O'Connor is in SUP change its West Coast rule after a long Isthmian trip... Brother A1 Gordon and his mus­ by crew before sailing. Listed lost at sea. making SIU men get off. Ship's tache is in town... Brother Chester Jowers. one of the oldtrepairs. XXX Delegate to check on present timers, is in town right now...The SS Robin Doncaster made XXX COASTAL MARINER. Oct. 19 rules. Discussion of repaks and ' ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Dec. —Chairman F. Cornier; Secretary supplies under good and welfare. her first trip this week to Southland East Africa. 7—Chairman D. Casey Jones; Blackie Coimors. Motion by One minute of silence for Bro­ ^ * Secretary George Everett. New DuBose that Patrolman be pres­ thers lost at sea. The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation to the Business: Motion carried to in­ ent at payoff in Philadelphia. following brothers: John Nelson, of Massachusetts; Ed Riopelle, 4 4 4 vestigate slopchest prices thor­ Motion by J. Powell that door of Michigan; Earl Harvey, of Alabama; G. M. Fatheree, of Ala­ oughly and report findings to nearest to gangway be left un­ F. T. FRELINGHUYSEN. Jan. bama; Carl Francum, of North Carolina; Russel Saye, of Georgia; shore officials. Motion carried to locked in port. List of repairs 4—Chairman Keturney. Secretary B. J. Schmitz, of Mai-yland; Edward Barron, of New York; Hans instruct Secretary-Treasiutjr to made up and aproved. Agreed Donnelly. Engine Delegate Snow Schmidt, of Louisiana; Billie Darley, of Georgia; R. Tate, of North reopen negotiations with the St. that anyone making ice be and Deck Delegate Kearney re­ Carolina; James Sibley, of Virginia; Noi-man Curran, of Brookl3Ti; Lawrence Navigation Company paid overtime and previously un­ ported all smooth save disputed Prime Fernandez, of New York; Andres Castelo, of Brooklyn; overtime for Saturdays in French Edward Barringer, of the Bronx; Wan-en Simmons, of Long Island; immediately in regard to getting derstood. ports. Stewards Delegate Kuntz Ellsworth Crowther, of California; Edward Ladimer, of New Jersey; the coal bonus. George Everett reported all smooth save for case J. W. Dennis, of Alabama; Robert Hunt, of Oklahoma; Philip riorninated and eleclecl ship's of one member evading work. Galla, of Pennsylvaniaj Elwood Ti-oup, of Pennsylvania; J. B. delegate by acclamation.- Good This member was reprimanded. Ashby, of Tennessee; Hector Conrad, of Connecticut; BiU Hiatt, of and Welfare: Suggestion to Chief Deck Engineer Shipps suggested Florida; James W. Burns, of Missouri; W. B. Gates, of Louisiana; Cook that he refrain from using that sougeeing of coal ships be Arthur Morse, of Indiana, and Ralph Gates, of Florida. so much garlic in food. Agree­ mandatory before leaving port ment among crew to stay away 4 4 4 and that provision be made for from USS in Antwerp due to its Also to William Panewicz. of Florida; Ed Magness. of this in contracts. Motion second­ chiseling tactics. California; J. J. Langley, of Alabama: Floyd Cummings. of ed by Newman and approved. XXX Mississippi: David Berger, of Virginia; Rogie Kanon. of Brook­ Further discussion of sougeeing, ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Jan. lyn; Robert B. King, of West Virginia; George Proctor, of 4 4 4 14—Chairman Thoma^ F. Hill; HORACE GREELEY. Oct. 7— and voted to hold up payoff if North Carolina: Henry Faucher, of Connecticut; Walter Grocki. not done. Voted for fumigation Secretary George Everett. Voted Chairman George Milhalopoulos; of Long Island; Eugene De Maria, of Massachusetts; William and repair list. Minute of silence repairs to steam line, fans, Secretary C. R. Brumfield. Good Gannon, of Massachusetts: Lloyd Campbell, of Michigan, and for Brothers lost at sea. shower nozzles, and other gear. and Welfare: Motions carried for Kenneth Van Alstine. of Michigan. 4 4 4 Carried motions that mess be improvement of recreation room 4 4 4 ALCOA PENNANT. Jan. 18— kept clean and that night lunch and sanitary condition of ship. News Item: Washington, Feb. 25—Congress today ignored the be more efficiently handled. Chairman told crew what con­ Chairman Patterson. Secretary maritime provisions of the Marshall Plan and prohibited the Elected Brother Smith Ship's stituted the duties of the depart­ Carlson. Special meeting on charter and sale abroad of American ships. "It should completely Captain's move to fire Steward. knock out of the Marshall Plan a provision which would put Delegate. One minute of silence mental delegates. Engine Department recommend­ the American Merchant Marine and most of the men who work for Brothers, lost at sea. 4 4 4 ed not sailing until settled. Deck in it out of business," said Representative Bradley. "I do not EMILIA. Nov. 29 — Chairman XXX Department wanted to make see how the members of the House or the Senate can now come WALTHAM VICTORY. Dec. 14 Ernest Gonzales; Secretary Rob­ company keep man now and hold along and write into the Marshall Plan the provision to permit ert C. Thomas. Delegates reports —Chairman H. Conn; Secretary port committee in New Orleans. the sale of 200 ships to Europe and the charter of 300 more."... accepted. Good and Welfare: C. V. Dix. Delegates reported no Stewards Department wanted to It's about time our own American sailors and the Merchant beefs. New Business: Motion by Motion that new cots be put settle now. On Mobile Agent's Marine is sensibly and strongly safeguarded in regards to the S, Zalenski that crew put in for aboard for the crew's use while innerspring mattresses. Good and in the islands. Motion that new advice, sailed to New Orleans, jobs and the ships we should have. Welfare: Suggested by Brother keys or locks be procured foi Steward to be given standby 4 4 4 Brother Angus "Red" Campbell just came in from a trip Conn that library be changed as all foc'sles. Motion made that work and choice of new ship there. ...Here are a few oldtimers who may still be in town; Bosiin soon as ship hits port. One all crew foc'sles be painted. A. Mitchel, Carpenter M. Daez, E. Steel, Frank Bock, R. R. 4 4 4 minute of silenca for Brothers 4 4 4 WARRIOR. Dee. 10—Chairman GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Jan. Leddy, C. Brundage, C. Jurewicz, A. M. Daines, Steward R. E. lost at sea. C. Bbshe; Secretary G. Byrne. 1—Chairman John Doris; Secre­ Ayers, Deforest Fry and J. McMenemy... Remember, Brothers. XXX SALVADOR BRAU. Dec. 14— No beefs in Engine and Deck tary John Bruno. All depart­ The importance of becoming a good union man really pays off Chairman L. A. Marsh; Secretary Departments. Stewards Depart­ ments okay. Voted to have Ship's in many good ways. By reading all union literature and know- ' ' Raymond J. Wells. Delegate re­ ment had beef on eight hours Delegate see captain about clean­ ing what's going on and by participating in various union ported all in good order. New overtime for 2nd Cook, which ing, sougeeing and painting activities—^you protect yourself from ignorance, you keep Business: Motion carried that was held fw Patrolman. One foc'sles, passageways and decks. your union and the contracts strong and you create the real each crewmember donate $5 to minute of silence for Brothers Decided last, man on standby to kind of cooperation and militant unionism which a progressing union depends on at all times. clean messroom for next watch. go to family of SIU Brother who lost at sea. OUR. €>TR«-;CTUR^ mod CUT and SUN •i �r^r* March 5. 194^ TttR 9B;jtF;A^KR RS. tio a Pas*- T*n =rs »• ' , I saa- •' * linportance Of Able Delegates Stressed By Yamhill Engineers To Ihe Editor: Having recently paid off the SS Yamhill after a voyage of nine and a half months, we should like to make some ob­ servations in the interests of good Unionism, which we know Seafarers are vitally interested in. Reason we are bringing this at all is because we have S£dled many SIU ships and have found the crews to be darned good' Union men. 'Working with theni has always been a plea­ sant' experience. But the trip on the YamhiU, which, by the w«y, paid off in Boston in De, c6mber, was the first trip on which we noted a deviation from SIU standards. Except for what happened on this , trip, our experience has shown Seafarers to be compe­ tent 'and determined in handling beefs. The fact that this wasn't the case on the Yamhill appi^red to be the fault of one man -^e happened to be the Engine Delegate — and it demonstrates how important it is to choose Hie right man for that job, therefore, were easily influenced to act as they did by this one guy. . Men like them can be just as easily influenced to act as good Union men, to their own and the Union's advantage and which would do justice to the good reputation of their organization. All that would be necessary was for this fellow to have been more conscious of his obligations and SS YARMOUTH GALLEY MEN •S duties as a Union delegate. This is not to be regarded as criticism. It is only an isolated case. But it does serve as a re­ minder that by not acting, as good Union men we stand to lose much for ourselves and our shipmates. J. C. ^ Bosskowskii 2nd Engineer R, C. Tobiussen. 3rd Engineer HAD GOOD HOLIDAY • , ' - ' A ^ A / I ^ ^ i.'-/ Brothers In C.Z. Hospital Say Union Is 'Riding Good' ABUSIVE First of all, most of the men aboard were permitmen, with . only four or five bookmen in all departments. The Engine Del­ egate was, of course, a full bookman, and he took advantage of this fact to throw his weight around. Because of their respect for a full book, this guy had full f-ein—and he led the fellows aroimd by the nose. Besides that, ho used his position to instigate trouble. In that respect, he was efficient. 'But when it came to being efficient in his duties as a Delegate the was a flop, thereby do­ ing injury to his shipmates and Union brothers, along with the rest of us who were aboard who __are interested in good unionism. There were many good beefs aboard the ship that were never brought up at the payoff. For U weeks, none of us received any fresh linen. We received on­ ly one carton of cigarettes a week; for a period of seven months, and for a month and a half, !we were out of smokes en­ tirely. None of this was men­ tioned by the delegate in questien at the payoff. In fact, none of tl|e men stuck around at the "to see these and many legitirnate beefs through, Three members of the Stewards Department serving up thow iti the crew's mess aboard the Eastern Steamship Com­ pany's cruise Ship are (left to right): Howard Horner. Charles Carr and Alfred Jackson. Christmas, like every other d&yr was- marked -by brotherly, spirit aboard th^; -SS John 'Callup>-These - crewmen gatheredion decki-after a mighty satisfying holiday-meal served while ship was in Lisbon. Portugal. Andrew Messana recorded the happy scene. Stop Disrupting, Cooperate To Keep SIU Tops, He Says To the Editor: In the past, a lot of criticism has been directed toward various ports and members, causing a certain amount of disruption in the Union. This has been wholly unjustified. In this connection ,I would to point out a few things that seem to have been forgotten. Our Union, the SIU, is a dem­ ocracy. It is made up of in­ dividual members from all ports and from many parts of the world. Each man carries a share of the Union's responsibili­ ties and the will of the majority is taken as the policy of the en­ tire Union. To assure the success of these democratic principles, each mem­ ber should contribute a part of himself to the SIU as a whole. liOT REPRESENTATIVE He should be ready to go all C^^-ainly under the existing out to any extent to support the conditions, there could not be SIU and what it stands for. crewl harmony. "When a crew is Brothers, without this organi­ iir harmony it makes it easier zation, our livelihood could be for all hands. Fortunately, the crewl of the Yamhill on the particuljur voyage we are referring to. Were hot representative of Members of the Seafarers SIU'Screws. The black gang dele­ gate Was faC from representative. are entitled to a weekly pay* ment from the Union if they He kept asserting the fact that are laid up in a hospitaL Be he was a book member and kept sure to get what is coming fallihg back on the theory that because he was an SIU mOT' he to you: Notify the Union of your ward number so that could do anything. He neVer stood on his own feet as a Un­ there will be no delay in yeuT ion man. The rest of the crew, receiving the money due you. as we say, were permitmen and cut off and our very homes could be placed in jeopardy. What better reason could a man have to back the Union to the limit. Let's quit being. , overly- in­ dividualistic, being. small boys and selfish hometown kids. Instead^ let's act like the hard­ working seamen we are. Let's back the- Union. It's our protec­ tion. And it's our own organiza­ tion. , R. W. Schoolcraft Boston, Mass. Portrait of a Seafarer Hospital Payments Red Dineen. AB. aboard the Andrew Jackson, is -caught in a candid moment by fellow crewman Ted Filip*#^- To the Editor: Though I'm a recent member Of the SIU, thought I'd drop a line from down here in the Panama Canal Zone where I just left the hospital after an operation on my knee; I had an accident on the Trinity Victory on November 20. Have met a few SIU-SUP Brothers in the hospital. They all think the Union is riding damned good. Have also met a few NMU men. Don't know where they're riding but we have a-good idea because their paper shows up, here quite often, I would like to express my ap­ preciation to two swell shipmates and • Brothers,. Deck Delegate Hairy Cooke and "Chips" Burns who shipped. aboard in Balti­ more, on whose thoughtful and good assistance I will comment. They were doing a fine job aboard the ship. There were a M couple of good beefs when I left the ship in Colon. But they will have to wait until they hit the States. Larry Kitchner Thanhs Brothers For Reinstatement To the Editor: Recently I was reinstated in the SIU and I want to express my. gratitude to the Union. The SIU is the best Union there is. I. urge all other men who are behind in their dues to come for­ ward as. I did. I urge them to be good Brothers with'the rest of the membership, I thank all the officials who helped me, and I am grateful to the committee members for their rational thinking. " Laurentios Koutselis Log-A-Rhythms I'll Be Ducking The Duncan By "I. M. STARVING" Once I was built like a heavyweight champ. But now I am thin and as hungry as a tramp. 1 saile<Lon the Duncan, a hungry old scow. With a Steward who believed in rationing chow. Lettuce every day 'til you looked like a rabbit. The same old menu to him, was a habit. The meals were poor and unbalanced as hell. It's no wonder that all of us aren't feeling well. Potatoes full of grease and the meats so tough, I'm telling you boys, it was plenty rough. You could talk to the Stew 'til your face was blue. And ask him to improve and save the crew. But with a shrug, of his shoulders and grin on pan. His answer would be: "I'm a company m^" With the store rooms full of good Itungk td eat, A place of candy on holidays was the treat. When the trip is over and we are in .port. The Steward should be tried in ctiihinal court. For to feed ua like pigs of the lowest degtee.v Is a criminal OfCOhse against men of the sea. 'I'Mi �THE SEA PAR ER S Friday. Muah S; id48 New Services In Boston Win His Okay To Ihe Editor: Page Eleven LOG MM&P Thanks Seafarers For Support MCBTtNCS-Ind ud iih W«lB««4tr Each Moatk. 8 p. la. Ttlepbooe 2^3 ^nttonni (^vQanizaiion iOtatjes nnb Pilate of ^tntvicn Affiliated with American Pederation of Labor Standard Railroad Brotherhoods I'd like to add my two-cents /' worth to the Brothers' opinion in "Here's What I Think" in JOHN YORDT Street Ste'f-Triat. Orgffniaed 1903 the February 6 LOG. GALVESTON. TEXAS I, too, think that by installing a good comfortable recreation February 9. I948 room with a library, pool table, etc. in the Boston Hall, better understanding and friendship Ur. Keith Alsop, Agent. will be promoted among our Seofarere International Union, 508i 23rd. Street, Brother members. Gelveetea, Tezae. A friendly membership makes a smooth working organization Dear Sir ft EE-etbert and that's what we want. For those living out of town 1 wieh to take thie opportunity to thank you pereenally, and for local 20 Uaetere, and having no place to go for Hatee ft Pilots, for the oooperation extended by yon and your Organisation in cur the four hours between calls, dispute with the Vathlasen Tanker Industries vessel 'BUIl BUH» to win represent­ a comfortable lounge means ation as bargaining agents for the licensed deck officers. even more. Also another good idea is the As you knew the action tsken with your support was snecessfhl In securing such cigarette machine and candy bargaining rights} upon coapletlon of negotiations a contract will be signed. machine. They will serve a dual Upon the signing of the contract your Boabershlp will then have the benefit of purpose: the convenience of be­ working with union officers under a union contract. ing able to get smokes and candy without leaving the Hall Such cooperation as was extended by your Crganlsatlon to ours is certainly the and, most important, the profit answer to our nuitual organisational probleae In organising the un-organited and -can be used to benefit members securing contracts covering thea. who are confined in the hospitals. M. R. Horris Again let as thank you, and request that you call upon us at any tiae that we nay be of assistance to you and your Organisation. ($silmsion Galveston Lads Thank Donor For Cigarettes ^o. 20 Fkaternal^ yours. S.\/. Owen, Bepresentative, Masters, Mates ft Pilots, Galveston Local 0 20. To the Editor: The boys in the Galveston Marine Hospital wish to thank Galveston Local 20 of ihe Masters. Mates and Pilots. AFL. won swift settlement of their J. F. Clark of the Hub Bar beef with Mathiasen Tankers after the SIU crew of ihe Bull Run gave the licensed men's which is located opposite the union ICQ per cent backing. Above is copy of letter received by Keith Alsop. SIU Port Agent Union Hall for his generous in Galveston from R. J. Owen, local representative of the MM&P. acknowledging the Seafarers donation of ten cartons of cig­ support. arettes and matches. These smokes were distributed among us by Brothers Tannehill and Wilburn when they made their weekly visit here. Our Steweurds Department is mond, Milton Tritman, Officers' To the Editor: Seafarers Alessmen; Henry Rowe, Peter Each time I read the LOG I one of the most efficient I have Esmion, Cre wMessmen; Robert Galveston Hospital find that many of the articles ever witnessed in action aboard Pardo, Stewards Utility; Robert are beefs of one sort or another. any ship. The fellows are clean, Brannan, General Utility and neat and courteous in every re­ I'm a fellow who does a little spect. They are patient and many Joe E. Brown, Galley Utility. You will find them, their bitching once in awhile myself, times overlook the many triviali­ To the Editor: quarters and their stations in but then again, I have found it's ties that cause friction. the most orderly condition.. The /Through your kind efforts in a good policy to hand out a little SHARP FELLOWS food is excellent, and when the praise once in awhile. die LOG, I have been able to Baker, rolls up his sleeves, he contact my brother Ed, and I I have been sailing on the Praising them is useless with­ turns out nothing gut gastrowant to take this opportunity of SS Madaket, Waterman, for out mentioning their names. Our nomical delights. expressing my sincere apprecia­ nearly six months now. During Chief Steward is William Jen­ tion of your kindness personally that time I have seen men come kins. His Chief Cook, Second Such a Stewards Department as well as that of your organi­ and go for one reason or an­ Cook and Night Cook and Baker as ours deserves well earned zation. other. One thing, however, no are Alfred Douglas, Frank Ran­ praise. If you enjoy good food, James E. Casey one has ever left this ship be­ kin and Lionel Desplant. The well served every day of the Chicago. 111. cause of bad grub. other fine men are: Joseph Ray- week, you will find it on the Madaket. This conveys the. sen­ timent of the entire crew. Thomas P. O'Rourke Hails Efficient Galley Gang On Madaket LOG Helped Casey Find His Brother Don Broian Goes Bing One Better — Has White Xmas And Turkey, Too Last Christmas was a happy 6ne for me, for a while at least. I was back home with my family -r-outside there was about a foot of snow on the ground. Not too cold, and it was snowing big white flakes, just' right for mak­ ing snowballs. sleep, but after, what seemed to be hours I finally dozed off. About 7:30 Christmas morning I was roughly awakened. I lay there happily, about half asleep. • I had hung up my stocking over the old fireplace, with dreams about what I would find in it in the morning, and the pice dinner we would have on Christmas, complete with turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie. In the parlor was a beautiful Christmas tree, very gayly dec­ orated com.plete with all the trimming.s and a silver star at mumbling to myself: "Has Santa the top. Claus come yet?" Then I heard : It was all so very wonderful, a gruff voice saying: "Hell, didn't and 1 was too excited to go-to anyone ever tell you there ain't no Santa Claus? Time to hit the deck. Get up!" I slowly opened my eyes and reality hit me in the face all at once. I saw that it was a bewhiskered able seaman on the 4 to 8 watch who was calling me. I immediately lay back and closed mj' eyes trying to re­ capture, that peaceful, wonderful dream, I had been having and at the same time yelling to the sea­ man to get the .hell out. He strode out angrily mutter­ ing to himself, something about Santa Claus being landlocked. Finally I saw that it was no use and reluctantly I got up. Thinking to myself it was a dii'ty trick, dreaming a nice dream like that, and me down in the Gulf of Mexico on a beat up old Tanker heading for Texas. Don Brown Capstan KnotMan Tells Of Good Cruise To the Editor: Greetings, Brothers, wherever you may be. Greetings from the land of dark-haired lassies and plenty of rum. We are on one of the beauties of the bauxite fleet, name]J' the MV Capstan Knot. -I' In our gallant crew and acting as our Ship's Delegate is F. C. (Smoky) Harrington. He is hold­ ing down the Baker's job. But not to get the last first and the first last, let me here and now relate the eventful beginning of our wonderful cruise. We left two men in New Or- , leans on December 24. I .can readily understand ihe boys',re- -j luctance to leave the States at , that particular time, what with i Christmas .spirits flowing freely. However, action has been taken , to prevent its happening again. ^ We have had two meetkiga ^ thus far along on the trip, m^nor beefs being ironed out to the ; satisfaction of those concerned. The second meeting went on record as wishing to thank Cap­ tain Luther A. Youngs and Chief Mate Walter F. Lake for coop­ eration shown in Aruba in con­ nection with the procurement of two men to fill the vacancies which occurred at our depar­ ture from New Orleans. I wish we could speak as well of the Chief Engineer. We left Aruba still short two men and at this time we are still short—two men. The Cap-, tain and Mate have agreed to give SIU-SUP men preference if there are any on the beach here in Port of Spain or in P^amaribvj. , The Deck Gang has just made a Christian out of the Bogun. The boys had a beef with this guy. It seems he wanted to- do all the work. Sounds kind, of unusual for a Bosun, doesn't^ it? Other distingui.shed crewmem- • bers listed on the a^ticles^ of thi.s fine vessel include Freddy Robinson. "Handsome" Welsh and . Willie Williams, to name a few. We have a lot of other charac­ ters too. .i David E. McHam MV Capstan Knot Port of Spain We'll Bite, Who Is He? •i . I. HOW COME NO LIST FROM SAVANNAH?, TAYLOR MEN ASK To the Editor; •» The Brothers on board this ship want to know why there is never a hospital report of - the Savannah Hospital in the LOG. Several members have been in that hospital and never have seen the Savannah Patrolman or Agent at the hospital and never got their weekly allowance due them. We arrive at Bremen tonight, December 12, about 7 p.m. We were delayed in the Weser River below Bremerhaven for about It's a mystery to us. too. seven hours on account of fog. Pic came to LOG office s^ns The Crew name, sans story. Only com­ SS Zbchary Taylor ment was a pencilled "Guess who?" on the back. Oh w€lL (Ed. Note: When a Savannah "we didn't guess who Miss^ Hospital list is received, it is Hush was either. run in the LOG.) �Pag^. TwelTflL i;': !•». • «.r.. ' ' "T WMR SB AM AMJims LOG ' sax ,' New Slogan Of Anti-Union Boys Wanna Be A Seaman? F^dai"! March S>'> 1194# ss-.jscessaa HEADIN' THE NpmHAV:^SOME FROM GERMANY Like The Great Lakes? To the Editor: To the Editor: It has come to my attentidh, sis In the March 1948 issue of of yesterday, that more of these Smash Detective I found a clip­ phony shipowners are trying to ping that should interest the break the back of the unions. Union and the membership. As you can see by the enclosed The way it looks, the big boys article from a local newspaper, are really on the go to break the they were trying to sign up these unions or stop their progress by boys around here with promises hiring a bunch of school boy of big money, but when the sailors to man their ships. This fellows go up to see about the. jobs they are told they will start is way is read: at aroimd $150 a month and can WANT TO BE A MER­ work up to around $300 a month. CHANT SEAMAN? ApproxThe men are also given a big imately $180 per month start­ story about how nice they will ing pay plus food, overtime, be taken care of—you and I Travel-Adventureh¥c. lodging. Career. Ride American ships. have heard the story before. No experience required—^Many They put it lik^ this: DedcmeB of the Waterman ship are Shown busy at work FORMER NAVY, COAST jobis—^Ex-servicemen with suffistowing lines nft. Ship had Just departed from Bremerhaven GUARD MEN: Your sea serv­ cieht service may qualify for for return trip to the SfBtes.'Th*e excellent picture was snapped ship's officers. For further in­ ice qualifies you for jobs pay­ and dispatched todhe LOG by crewmember Roy K. Tompkins. I'' ' formation write today to: ing up to $290 monthly. Board Ne names were enclosed. «and room furnished. Opening Mercantile Information Bureau soon on Great Lakes vessel. of Galveston, 1507 Avenue G, See free Pathe movie, "The Gallveston, Texas. Great Lakes." Call at YMCA • Jhst what is behind this ad, I Monday only, 10 AM to 5 PM. don't know. I do know that Bring discharge. ^ere are too many men going to HEAD FOR SIU s'ea now and many of our ships age being laid up. There is no In talking to quite a few of To the Editor: need for a bunch of green men these fellows who have inten­ to Start going to sea for the tions of signing up for Lakes A very rough trip was had summer or for just a trip or two. shipping, I have told them to by all on the last voyage of the contact the Lakes SIU JIall and SS Afoundria. FRIEND OF GREENE see the Agent in whatever port The crew found out that the I was very sorry to hear of the they hit. ship had sprung a crack across, death of Brother Anthony (Tony) I believe it would be a good the deck from the No. 3 hatch, Greene. He was a fine sailor and idea to have these men sign and that the main beam had ai good imion man with whom I pledge cards for future organiz­ cracked at the same time. The made three very pleasant trips ing. Can do? If so, I'll do what ship proceeded to Newfound- • aboard the William S. Young. I I can to start the ball rolling land—and we do mean New-these N o o n d a y crewmen attr sure that aU the brothers down here. foundland. seem to be well satisfied with who have sailed with Tony were The weather was the worst > It has been quite awhile since the world judging by their sorry to: learn of his death. you ever saw. Snow, snow and; I last sailed because of sickness. smiling faces. Can't tell you more snow. who they are as. no names That's about all the news from I am ready to go back now as were enclosed. this port, but if any of my old soon as my wife has a baby. We The crack was repaired, and' shipmates are heading this way, are hoping for a boy so he can then we heard that the samelook me up, brothers. . I have become an SIU man. plate had cracked again so we married and settled down to Tlirough the pages of the LOG stayed in that lovely land a I'd like to say "hello" to all of few more days. landlubbing. my old friends. Robert Northrop Finally we went to Hamburg, H. W. Greenlee 11 South Eighth St. Germanyi where there was no Huntington, W. Va. To the Editor: sq he can get the Bosun's job. shore leave because the Cap­ Wilmington, N. C. In regard to shipboard promo­ On the other hand, there are tain was afraid the crew would tion I would like to say that some men who get their AB fall in love and not sail the papers and right away they get ship to Bremen. So after a stay I'm absolutely against same. If thcf Bosun should stick up big^ ideas along with swelled of nine hours in Hamburg ws for the gang about anything that heads. And sure enough they left for Bremen where fun was might arise on a ship, there want to ship Bosun. Those who had by all. don't want to move up right We went to Le Havre, the ahead lacking the wherewith to would always be one who would away want to make a trip to see To the Editor: new port the Waterman ships Have enjoyed the three weeks pay. So if you guys are tired if they dare to tackle the job. hit on their North Europe run. on the beach here where the of dodging snowballs pay the I've heard around here that In this port, there were a lot weather is warm but expect to Island of Enchantment a visit. these guys lower the booms in of NMU seamen on the beach" Weaver Manning ship in the next few days. The an hoilr and 16 minutes one time who seemed to think our ship piecards here sure have a job to and in an hour and 17 minutes was home sweet home although do . with the ships scattered Fling at Shore Job there were quite a few NMU the next time. Some Bosuns. around the Island. Why haven't Makes Him Yearn for ships in the harbor. Evald A. Olson ^ we a sub branch in Ponce with There was a steady line of Boston Seafarers' Union Spirit a Patrolman-Dispatcher? these NMU men to our ship at^ He could take care of beefs To the Editor; mealtime. They insisted on be-: and jobs on ships m Ponce, Jo^ URGES OFFICIALS ing fed, however, regardless of bos, Quainea, Guanicia, as well They can take this damned time they came. TO PASS OUT FORMS what as Mayaguez before the Agent factory work. Never did I ap­ So, amid a big uproar, they from .San Juan could get there preciate working on ships more FOR SHIP MINUTES were told to make tra'cks where­ which would leave Humacao, Far- than I do now and never did I upon they started to throw francs jardo and San Juan as well as appreciate the Union spirit of not agree, and that same one To the Editor: around the messhall stating that the HaU for the present Patrol­ the SIU membership more than would be the Chief Mate's friend. Having just served on a com­ they could afford to pay for When the Bosun and the gang man,. leaving the Agent free to I do now. mittee at New York Headquar­ eating. cover the entire island for ser- I've been working in the pack up this one usuaUy stays ters checking ship's minutes, I After a look around the ship,, ioiis beefs, when and wherever Parker-Wolverine plant here in would like to make a ^sugges­ another crack Was found on No.Detroit for about two weeks now Attention: Emil Puntillo tion: needed. i. After being repaired again Anyone can look up the past and not once have I heard any we started for the good old To the Editor: Agents and Patrolmen "uSA and a story came to light. financial reports for San Juan of the members even mention Aboard the SS Pipe Spx-ing, could do a good turn if they and see if we could save money their union in their bull sessions. A Wiper was logged for not for traveling expenses. The Pa­ About the only thing they we had an AB named Emil Pun­ would deliver the prepared form turning, to on Sunday which trolman's salary may add a little seems to be interested in is new tillo who was unable to return for ships' minutes to all ships. was called disobedience of a bit to it but with real SIU rep­ cars, buying homes, the chicks to the ship in Port Arthur, Tex­ These are on hand at Head- lawful order. So now a Wiper resentation I believe it would they were out with last night. as. His money will be sent to quarters' and will be sent out on has no time off for himself. Going home, we were rocked Working conditions stink and the company agent of the Pacific. request. be worth it. By doing this the Unidn offi­ to sleep,by the rolling rhythm of Sure met some swell guys and there is apparently no thought Tankers Corporation in San cials will facilitate the prepar­ the sea. One thing leads to an-i, a real character now and then in of beefing about them. As, soon Francisco. the Texas Bar, a place wherg a as I can clear my obligations His gear is being left , on the ing of minutes for Branch meet­ other, so I shall stop now---toi seaman gets a break if he is here, Til be down at 51 Beaver dock and will be taken from ings, the LOG and, certainly, the think about signing on for an-v next committee- elected to go other trip. Conditions might im-, , right. Obie treats a guy good Street scanning the board on the there to the Galveston Hall. over them. How about it? prove. Elmer Morse Ife;.' especially the next day when second deck. P'v you- really need that heave| Irwin SuaU SB Pipe Spring Glen Vinson Arthur R. Kavel, Jr.. Afoundria Meets Rough Weather, : Hungry NMU Men.^ A Swelled Head Does Not A Bosun Make — Seabirer Hits Promotions Says More Legs Are Needed To Cover Busy P.R. Ports •s- • • . I �•••J-: N March .&^iMa r^ « B B A f AM B M S 1B Faga Thici««tt ' "'fc Clay Crewmen Ask Brothers To Rendezvous In Big Town fist A Story? Send K in! Seafarer Reviews Maritiiiie Events Of Recent Weeks To Ihe Editor: coat and hat, sir?" If you seem The minutei of a meeting held 000 a year for four years, as During the last trip on the in doubt, she'll add: "No charge-, aboard an SIU ship recently con­ To the Editor: SS Alexander S. Clay, I wrote sir." tained a request which we would For the benefit of the member­ recommended recently by,- a you about taking her into BrinNO ROUGH STUFF like to see granted. However, we ship who may have missed vari­ Presidential advisory committee, disi, Italy, under sail. At once you have a feeling must rely upon the membership's ous maritime news items of re­ appears to have been shelved by the Administration. President This trip fortunately has that you are going to like the response to do so. cent weeks, here are some that Truman asked Congress for only passed so far with only \ the place. Two years ago, we were The crew, under Good and may be of interest: $24,180,000 for new ship con­ breaking of a cylinder on the a gang just olf a trip who didn't Welfare, suggested that the SEA main engine to give us trouble. know each other too well, anc I'ARERS LOG devote two pages 1. Proposed authorization of struction, including recondition­ The Black Gang disconnected the who weren't too well acquainted in the LOG to cheerful news, the sale of up to 200 govern­ ing and improvement, during the ment-owned merchant ships to cylinder and we made it to our with New York. praise-of men and crews and in­ countries participating in the twelve months beginning July I, The President said new ship con­ destination on one cylinder for­ At the time, we were staying teresting experiences instead of European Recovery Program has struction must be limited at this ward and one aft on the engine. at the Rex Hotel, across the moans, groans and beefs. been eliminated from the Mar­ time "because of the present But that is not the reason for street. We began hanging Well, we still want to hear shall Plan by the Senate Foreign scarcity of steel, the large sur-^ writing in. There is another one. around the Bamboo. It was cosy from Seafarers who have beefs Relations Committee. However, plus of war-built tonnage and During our last few times in and friendly and the prices were —^they serve a good purposeproposals for chartering cargo the uncertainties regarding the New York, our gang has been reasonable. A big difference but as the crew mentioned ships to these countries were ap­ future economic requirements for hanging out in a little cafe on from the many clipjoints around cheerful news is just as inter­ proved by the Committee but on shipping." The Maritime Com­ 47th Street. New York. esting and we'd like to print these conditions: The chartered mission states that its inability It is not a place to go if you more of it. QUIET. DISCREET ships must be dry cargo carriers. to assure operators it can pay are looking for a rough time. But That's where you come in. This place has a quiet and dis- if you are looking for a d^ent Chartering of tankers would be future operating differential sub­ Something unusual is always cre'et atmosphere. Whether you barred. Only ships not in cur­ sidies has made shipowners shy place to take your girl or to en­ happening to seamen and crews are alone and prefer sitting at joy a drink in peaceful and wherever* they drop the anchor. rent operation could be chartered away from making contracts for the bar, or are in company and pleasant surroundings, we sure That incident ashore in the las to these ERP-participating coun­ construction of new ships. would rather occupy one of the recommend that you try it. For port gave the whole gang a tries. Transfers under charter comfortable booths, you'll be NOT SO GOOD one thing, we would like your laugh. It'll probably meter a could not involve more than 300 welcomed with open arms. ships. guffaw or two in the LOG. company. On the other side of the fence Entering the establishment, In the words of the big ad­ 2. Shipping companies and in maritime news are the follow­ Sure hope you have the space you'll be met by Joe Kauphman, for this in the LOG, for owner vertising outfits: Don't hide your dock operators have been asked ing discouraging news items:the owner. He always remem­ to establish a pension and wel­ Joe Kauphman has really shown light under a basket. 1. With the State Department bers you from last trip no mat­ himself to be a friend of the SIU Just give us the details, pic- fare program for the maritime embroiled in a dispute with the ter how long you've been away. men who have been patronizing ures, too, if possible, and we'll workers in the Great Lakes shipping industry over a proposal By the (way, the name is the his place. He has been a friend do the rest. The address is: SEA­ trade. The Cleveland Maritime to transfer ships to European "Bamboo Cafe," and the place FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St» Port Council said that the pro­ nations provided for in early in good times and bad. is on 47th street between 6th gram should be financed by a New York 4, N. Y. When they discover a place ERP recommendations, keen: in­ and 7th avenues. tonnage royalty, assessed on all like this, the members ought to terest is centering around a Gov­ At the bar, you'll meet Chet, bulk cargo carried and handled give it a break and send in the ernment questionnaire to the in­ the bartender who will never on the Great Lakes with the cost name to the LOG whether it's in dustry calling for answers to forget what your usual drink is. borne by ship operators and dock the States or overseas. eight questions. The industry Two or three years later he will companies. The Cleveland MarlWhen you come into a port has delayed answering it al­ still remember. time Port Council is composed of where you're not at home, it is though leading shipping oper­ I walked in after finishing an six AFL unions. They are the good to know of a place where ators have had more than two 11-month shuttle in the East. Seafarer's International Union, you'll be given a square deal months to review the points Chet at once grabbed my hand the Masters, Mates and Pilots, and where you know you'll have To the Editor: sought by the State Department. with a shout of hello. Sure he a chance of meeting., other SIU I wish you thx-ough your won the International Dredge Work­ knew. "Vodka and beer chaser," 2. Redelivery notices covering men and maybe old shipmates. derful paper the LOG and by ers, Tug Firemen and Linemen, he said'—and hit the nail right terminations of charters on ves­ Johannes F. Wunderlich, Jr. notice posted in the hiring halls the Licensed Tugmen, and the on head. sels have been received by the (on behalf of the ex-crew of woldd impress upon the minds International Longshoremen's As­ If you are in company and Maritime Commission. Water­ sociation. Together they have the SS Alexander S. Clay) of all members who wish to re more than 30,000 members on man Line terminated the chart­ choose to sit at a table, always tire their books to do so in per­ the Great Lakes. there in a jiffy is Murray, the ering of 10 vessels and Missis­ son. My book was either lost in Waiter. Does he remember you? Steel Flyer Crew Has sippi Steamship Company ter­ SHIP BIDDING the' mail or mislaid, and now Certainly he does. And he's al­ Good Chow Conception minated 5 vessels. x am out of luck. ways ready to do his utmost to To the Editor: "Cut and Run" Hank 3. Bids were opened on Oc­ I came home for a short stay make your evening into a grand Our advice to the brothers is tober 27 for five ex-German success. that they ship aboard the SS but when I arrived home found ships offered for sale September If your party is slightly dull, Steel Flyer where they really out that I could not sail for a 18 by the Maritime Commission. Murray will quicken it up with can enjoy food as it should be while. I sent my book and a Smith & Johnson Corporation a topping joke at the right mo­ cooked and served. We had four letter asking for retirement until bid $90,111 for the Empire Con­ ment. .Service with a smile, and a half months of good chow. such time a.s I would be able to sequence and $54,000 for the Em­ that's his motto. Our many thanks to a swell sail. When I went to pick up my pire Contyne. Smith & John­ book and retirement card I foimd During the winter, when you Steward, Tom Conception. son's bid on these two ships are wearing a coat and hat, or SS Steel Flyer Grew out it was nowhere to be found. (while bids were being made for To the Editor: f It sure makes one feel like an in the summer if you wear a hat, (Sd. Nete: The Steel Flyer you'll be approached by Sally, lads said a mouthful. The outcast when one is not able to others by other parties) specified The seagoing patients liere that the company would accept the wardrobe mistress. With a Christmas dinner menue they ship out again with his former wish to extend theii- thanks to all or any." cute and disarming smile she'll enclosed would knock the eyes shipmates. the generous crew of the 'SS 4. Merchant vessels under con­ Minot Victory for the donation So, in closing, I say again. coo musically: "May I take your out of a potato.) Brothers, take care of your book tract and being built for Amer­ of more than $18. ' yourself, as I would not like to ican Shipping interests as of We also want to thank toe see what happened to me happen January 1, 1948 are as follows: crew of the Thomas McDonoiigh Three bulk cargo carriers, with to anyone else. for their donation of $15. It will, If this warning is of help to turbine machinery, are being sure come in handy for smokes anyone, which I hope it will be, built in Bethlehem-Sparrows and incidental items. I'll feel as I can still be of some Point Shipyards, SpaxTOws Point, The thoughtfulness of our^ help to the members of the SIU. Maryland for the Ore Steamship brothers aboard these - ships is Corporation. Recently built ore L. P. Wagner, deeply appreciated. We canhoi Pittsburgh, Pa: carriers were the Venore, Ma- thank them enough. We only, rore, Lahore and the Feltore which were built in these same hope that some day soon we Attends School Now, But shipyards for the Ore Steamship be together with them aboard i^AN'T SEE GUYS GRABBING the ships of the SIU. Keeps Union Dues Paid Corporation. ( TWO SEATS FOR ONE FRAME Frank Chamberlayne 5Representative Willis W. • I have a beef to make in connection with members who To the Editor: Fort Stanton, N.M. Bradley, Republican of Califor­ occupy more than their share of space in the recreation room I am a Brother of the best Some men seem to think they can occupy more than one seat. Union afloat, the SIU. At the nia, told the House Merchant To the Editor: Some fellow wiU take two lounge seats, sit on one and «11 the present time I am back in school, Marine Committee "i intend to empty one with his overcoat and sometimes his baggage. so I'll be detained from the propose legislation to bar the Those of us here in the Saa - Meanwhile, some other brother who would like to relax has sea for a while, but I am not sale of ships to foreign nations." Juan Marine Hospital wish to Schuyler O. extend our thanks to the crew to stand or sit at a table. Can something be done about this? being detained from the Sea­ (Representative Bland. Democrat of Virginia, said farers as I am keeping up with of the Wild Ranger for their Ben Hubbard I'll take great pleasure" in sup­ donation *of fruit and smokes. my dues. Book No. 34599 ANSWER—Practically all hands will agree Brother HubIt shows real thoughtfulness and I miss the sea and our Union, porting Bradley's proposal. 6. The Navy has selected four gives us a sense of solidarity. . bard makes a good point. It's okay to spread out comfortably so I was wondering if you would if there are only, a few guys around but nobody should have mind sending me the LOG so I companies to act as general The giving of these items de­ - to stand while someone else uses two or more seats. If that can keep up with our Union and agents for tankers that wiU serve notes an outlay of time and tier oil heeds. • One of the com­ cash on the part of our brother is the case, though, simply telling a guy that you'd like to the sea. panies is Pacific Tankei-s which members and will be- long re­ sit down will be successful in getting him to pull'in his ^ Lo.uis H. Smith, ^ lines. If he should be the one guy in a hundred who wouldn't MarveU, Arkansas will operate seventeen tankers. membered. (Ed. Note: The LOG is on its . 7. A building program for • move,' maybe the guy on duty at the desk can square-away A. R. Silvestri your beef. way to Brother Smith.) passenger ships to cost $150,000,San Juan Hosp. Take Good Care Of Union Book, Brother Warns Men In San Juan, Ft. Stanton Thank Crews For Smok^ I h L , } ;•>/' r• �^ Page Fourleen li-. list:*'-' ' • • • 7; •' • 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG V'" : Friday. March 5, 1846 I Seafarer Ballplayer Is Out To Clinch Baltimore Berth , ; When the first ball is thrown • out next month to start the 1948 baseball season, SIU base­ ball fans might have the oppor; tunity to root for one of their Union brothers—^that is if they're fans of the the Baltimore Orioles • of the International League. : A1 Wilk, first baseman and Ordinary Seaman, now kicking tip the dust in the Orioles training camp in Tampa, Florida, has ' been a member of the SIU since 1940 and last shipped on the Key Palmer, Bernstein SteamQ ship Company. t After a brief stop in the New r York Hall last week, he-collected his gear and headed for the AL WILK ! sunny South. •' If A1 makes good with the He hit .332 and racked up 12 ^ Baltimore Club, he'll be out homers, 7 triples and 10 doubles J there come "play ball" time —a good mark in a tough lea­ ' knocking them off at first and gue. • powdering the ball when at bat. Now he finds himself on the After the regular season he'll move again. His contract was • be back taking one off the board. sold to the Cincmnati Reds and If the grade is a little too tough, he was transferred to the Balti­ well, as A1 says, "I may be back more Orioles. looking for a good one before Twenty-six years old, he hesi­ Little World Series time." At tated to comment on his future any rate he'll be back to grab in the game. a ship after the regular season. "I'm just keeping my fingers crossed," he said, "after Balti­ STARTED YOUNG more, who knows." Not exactly a newcomer to the baseball world, A1 first played semi-pro ball during his high school days in Jersey. Out of high school he teamed up with the Scranton Sox of the East -—Coast League in 1938. Those were the roughest days of his playing career. "Playing ball was easy," he Full of Beefs sai<J; "it was the long hauls by NORFOLK — The Coral Sea busj from town to town and the came into the Port of Norfolk as • second rates that made the life full of beefs as a Georgia hound so hard." is full of fleas. Two years of it was enough The Captain had cleaned the " so [it was with relief that he deep tanks explaining that he found himself sold to the St. needed the exercise, and besides Louis Cardinals. it was for the safety of the ship. 'The Cards sent him to their When the Oiler finished his farm team in the International rounds, he was required to stand L e la g u e — the Rochester Red 40 minutes throttle watch while Wings. the watch Engineer got in that Conditions were much better much painting. with the Wings. The Interna­ The Oiler, of course, got 1 hour tional circuit is but a step from overtime for each trick so stood, the majors and the pace is keen. and somebody collected for all ^ A proving ground for the big work that is ordinarily done by 1/ leagues, every player is a hustler. the unlicensed personnel when After two years with the Red done by the licensed personnel. Wirigs the war caught up with The Master, Captain Nabrolion Brother Wilk. In spite of his saw the light right away and en­ off-season shipping to England tered into the spirit of the agree­ and^ other war area ports, he ment 100%. found himself in a marine uni­ The Engineers, however, were more difficult; having come up form. His luck aboard ships during on "Limey" ships, and never the early days of the war—^not having sailed SIU" before, they a ship in his many convoys was couldn't understand why they hit-^held out through his days could not do unlicensed person­ witfx the marines. nel work just to keep their hand in. CLOUTED THE BALL When the Chief became very The closing days of the 1946 vituperative about it, the Patrol­ baseball season found him back man showed him how it could be I'i with the Rochester club. He arranged—namely by not having finished out the season and put any unlicensed personnel on the ship. I': in 1947 at first base. In 1947 he was back in form. He, however, apologized and promised to live up to the agree­ ment in every respect. He ad­ mitted he had not had time to Withholding Tax Statements read and study the agreement. BAD CONDITION for the following members are being held by the Philadelphia From all reports and evidence Hall. Call or write for them as at hand, this ship sailed in dirty ; soon as possible. L. S. Johnston, and disorganized condition in the C. Donley, Lucien E. Lemay, J. Stewards Department. She had I; 'Wendt, J. Truesdale, A. Samp been cleaned up and was in good son, R. R. Shaynick, C. F. Busl shape at thq time of this payoff. The .IfestfcT okayed- and paid Hbtvard T. Wilson. « '• NOTICE! BOSTON SS BELCaiM VICTORY T. Tlghc. $1.00; C. Turner. $1.00; F. Hobin. $1.00; J. ranum. $1.00; C. Clark. $3.00; R. Long, $1.00; D. Harbin. $1.00; J. Warren. $1.00; E. Craub. $1.00; M. Mueerove, $2.00; C. Sasser. $1.00; C. Mason. $1.00; C. Saranthus. $1.00. SAN FRANCISCO C. B. Pedregosa. $12.00; R. Flnneron, $3.00; Williams, $2.00; Donlson, $2.00; N. Eilert, $3.00; Fuselier. $1.00; W. Jacobson, $1.00; M. Mitchell. $2.00; R. J. Burton, $1.00; D. C. Riley, $1.00; E. L. Magers. $1.00. S. Wilson.' $.100; E. Reeves, $3.00; H. Covington, $4.00; H. Torry. $4.00; Leroy Nicholas, $2.00; L. Pope, $2.00; R. Jones, $3.00; A. Bosage, $10.00; Boritz. $3.00; J. Wheat, $1.00; V. Key, $2.00; C. Pascholl, $2.00; J. Branon, $3.00; D, L. WillUms, $4.00; E. Nesse, $1.00; T. Aldreth, $3.00; J. Wise, $1.00; A. Winkle, $4.00; J. Caylor, $4.00; Roberts, $4.00; F. Criflfis, $1.00; J. F. Gersey, $1.00; F. Lumpas, $10.00; S. Pagan. $.10.00; R. Geyer, $3.00; Leo Gilliken, $2.00: G. L. McDaniel. $2.00; G. L. Edwards, $4.00; D. L. Dexton,$1.00; H. W. Lupton. $2.00; V. Copeland, $4.00. NEW YORK SS JUDITH R. Toomey. $4.00. SS GOODHUE G. W. Meaney, $2.00; J. Pardo, $1.00; T. C. Rigby, $1.00; G. Jacobs, $1.00; A. Meshefski, $1.00; G. Wladislaw, $1.00; J. Ruiz. $1.00; A. Buchenhomer. $3.00; R. Scherffius $2.00; M. G. Bar­ ton, $2.00; E. Jacobs, $1.00; O. G. W. Pederson, $2.00; R. U. Cox, $1.00; R. P. Graves, $2.00; E. Dawkins, $2.00; H. Wheat, $1,00; O. L. Petitfils, $3,00; F .E. D'Amato, $3.00; G. H. Roy, $3.00; A. R. Baker, $1.00; J. Spahn. $3.00; A. J. rowne, $1.00; J. L. Eakin. $1.00; H. E. Rice, $1.00; E. DeBautte, $1.00; P. White, $2.00; A. Williams, $1.00; J. Santaana, $2.00. SS BOLIVAR C. H. Thabpe, $3.00; T. De La Reguera, $1.00. SS H. LONGFELLOW S. Smith, $2.00; J. C. Mikronis, $2.00; W. Worm. $2.00; G. T. WorreL $2,00; A. G. McRae, $1.00; B. L. Miller. $1.00; F. D. Gosse, $1.00; W. T. Roche, $2.00; W. D. Adair. $2.00; H. Zapaldwski. $3.00; L. Lee. Jr., $2.00; R. Gorju, $1.00; J. P. Smith. $3.00; W. H. Banks, $3J>0; E. L. Walker, $4.00; C. Svensson, $2.00; C. E. Roney, $4.00; fl. DeBerry, $2.00; H. S. Thomas. $2.00; B. Nicholas, $1.00; J. N. Holltnger, $2.00; R. F. Schero, $2.00; J. Hurdle, $2.00; S. Henry .$2.00; S. Haywood, $2.00; F. Lynum, $2.00. SS JANEWAV H. Sitkowski, $1.00; D. J. Neijl, $2.00; A. JhHg, $2.00: N. Bigney, $3.00; C. LaRosa, $2.00; J. Fernandez, $1.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00; W. A. Craven, $1.00; H. Hornreich, $2.00; W. Mrozinskl, $2.00; A. Sarg, $2.00; M. J. Noulis, $2.00; J. Hals. $2.00; M. Kopenhagen. $1.00; J. A. Costello, $1.00;. S. Huren. $2.00; A. Jensen $.2.00; N. E. W. Larson, $2.00; J. H. M^allls, $2.00. SS KATHRVN P. G. Gonzales, $1.00. SS JEAN LAFITTE W. J. Schmutz, $1.00; G. E. Camp­ bell, $1.00; E. H. Germer, $1.00; F. Wm. Winkles, $1.00; J. W. McKlnnoh, $2.00; D. Newell, $2.00; C. Jackson. $2.00; S. Ruzyski, $5.00; G. W. E. Flood, $2.00; J. T. Patton, $2.00; J. Petkac, $2.00; V. M. Detomasso, $2.00; 6. M. Guarino, $2.00; J. Mehalov, $2.00; J. J. O'Donnell, $1.00. SS YORK A. E. Buck, $1.00; E. Read. $2.00; S. J. Convertino, $2.00; H. A. Gauntleff, $1.00. SS GADSDEN N. Sepe. $3.00. PERSONALS BILL "RED" JACKSON Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley Wessel, Seamen's Church Insti­ tute, 25 South Street, New York City. ^ t. JULIO CALDERON VIVAS Get in touch with Mi-s. Eduvigis Montanez, c/o Gerardo Mendez, Jr., Abogardo Notario, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. J, HAROLD NELSON There is an important letter for you in the New York Hall Baggage Room. 4. 4 t WILLIAM E. PORTER Get in touch with your mother, Mrs. John Plumby, 203 Wash­ ington Street, Steubenville, Ohio. 4 4 JUAN RIOS Get in touch with Joseph Volpian at Headquarters, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. an average of over 200 hours per Give ^Em A Hand man for the 40-day trip to every man in the Stewards Department. NEW YORK—A little coopera­ Much credit for this is due* to tion goes a lot farther than bull­ a fine job done by the Stewards dozing and browbeating in a lot of cases, especially within the Department delegate. SIU. Brother Cannon, Engine Dele­ gate, had a particularly tough job It seems like a trivial thing to of separating the wheat from the mention but, unfortunately, the chaff, but he did a fine job in actions of a few super-duper the matter of Engineers doing militants within the Union ranks NORMAN^{Ozzle) 0'KRAY_ las caused many permitmen a "Your dad is much better. . unlicensed work. He stuck right with it until lot of difficulties. Please write. Sorry my letters My beef is against those mem-!didn't reach you. My phone num­ every detail had been ironed out and paid. The Deck delegate bers who delight in needling the^ ber is now PLymouth 523Wlr younger permitmen and keep Dorothy (sister)." was also on the ball. At the payoff numerous in­ them in a state of fear by threat­ % X X stances came to light where the ening them with "I'll see that MICHAEL P. MASEK Purser had either copied over­ your permit is lifted." Your mother has not had word time wrong or failed to include That is not the way to make from you since you left home it in the copy the payroll was good Union men out of these and asks that you write to her. made from. Youngsters. Education and coop­ 4, -t, This necessitated the making of eration is^ the answer. Tteach MARVIN or B. M. MURPH many vouchers, so when all had them to interpret and appreciate You are asked to contact Hazel been paid off and half of the the SIU constitution and con­ Murph, 104 N. Poplos Street,^ crew had gone ashore, some one tracts and they'll thank you for Kannapolis, N.D. came up with "No breakfast in itXXX the Port of Philadelphia Decem­ MAKE FOR BROTHERHOOD QUINN DARMODY ber 6th." How much pleasanter and wis­ H. C. Vinton asks you to, get No one had put in for it but er it is to help and teach these in touch with him at the Hbge the company representative, youngsters the facts than to Building, Seattle 4, Washington. when shown that the galley XXX make them fear and hate you. range was out of order at that The phrase "Brotherhood of the JOHN (Red) WALLING time, ordered it paid for all of Sea" still means just that. You are asked to contact the the unlicensed personnel. Seamen's Church Institute, 25 Almost every permitman is South Street, New York. The Master groaned and asked willing and anxious to learn if me if I was going to require him XXX you will but extend a helping to make out 29 more vouchers. ALBERT SKONBER6 I told him, "No", I would at­ hand. Remember, they make Dorothy D. Skonberg wishes tend to that myseli and at the good Union men and will be of you to reach her at 122 West request of the crew members great assistance if and when a Fourth Street, New York 6, N.Y. that were still on board, I strike comes. XXX .• '> They've been of considerable AL WHEELER handed the Master an official Union receipt for $31.45 Log help to us in our organizing ef­ Get in touch with Ray BergDonation, which he promptly forts and they are the future eron, Arrigoni Hotel, Middletown, leaders and organizers-of this Connecticut. paid. The payoff was mutually satis­ Union. You can mold them into t ft t CONSTANTINOS LEON factory to the crew and Com­ good Union men or break them. At the payoffs if is not the NICOLAIDOU pany, and I am satisfied We will have no more trouble on the permitman who performs, it's the Get in touch with your sister Coral Sea from misunderstanding super-duper militant. • Matina Nicolaidou, Pavlou Melai Ir, Caxl (Red) Street No. 5, Volo, Greece. 0 of the agreement. �''Vl " "' " -•.•-'"•••• "• -.-^v"''" Friday, March S, 1948 THE S E A F A R E R S LO G Pasre Fi^n Unclaimed Wages 21.46 Morrell, Ernest Mofrell, K .94 ... 1.78 Morris, Albert A Morris, Charles W 64.68 Morris, Chester Reed ... :22..48 Morris, Clyde W.. Ji-, ... 105 Morris, David L 3.26 Morris, David R .45 Morris, E. L 8.39 Morris, Harvey W 30.98 Morris, J. E 12.87 Morris, L. A 1.98 Morris, Leroy 17.21 Morris, Peter D 18.80 -Morris, Purdom A .. 9.43 •Morris, R. D .91 -Morris, William J 2.23 Morrisey, Tohn T. - 3.20 Morrison, Israel M 2.06 Morrison, Jefferson 15.40 5.60 Naklicki, Frank • Morrison, K 11.86 Muir,, Hi Hallowicz, L. J. Mulars, Frank A 12.52 Morrison, Raymond W. 1.87 Nangle, Charles Mulberry, HaiTy Jr 9.88 Morrison,, Vernon M. 8.40 Nangle, John G. Mulholland, Robert 23.94 Morrissey, Francis J. 2.97 Narbaez, Manuel R. Mullen, Bernard J 21.46 Morrissey, Thomas P. 12.57 Nash, Ferrell Gene Mullen,, Edward J 1.42 .JVIorrow, J 9.02 Nash, Frederick J. Mullen, James N 14.46 •Morse,, Anthone W. 29.95 Nason, Alfred Mullen, John 2.75 Morse, Howard . 16.33 .... 7.04 Nason, Deward Morse, P. M 4.16 Mulley, James ... 6.91 Nassar, Mohammed Mulligan, Donald F Morsette, Leo M 1.79 Natale, Alfredo .... 3.28 Mulligan, L. V Mortenson, Gus 1.72 Natale, Ferdinaro L Mullikin,, Jackie L 11.18 Morton, David C. Jr .80 Naters, Fred C MuUin,, Alfred M 5.76 Morvay, Andrew John 54.30 Naugle, John G Mullins, Thomas J 4.43 Mosedale, R. J 2.54 Naulty, Emmett, Jr Mully, J 4.62 Mosher, Albert 21.24 Nauman, George, Jr Multer, Marcus 14.46 Mosher,, William F. 27.29 Navarro, Robert Multhaupt, Kenneth 10.74 Moskowitz, Myron M. 28.58 3.24 Naylor, Edwin L Mosongsong, Joaquin .67 Mumford, Harry J Munck, Axel S. ^ 1.78 Newl, Alfred Moss, Charles D .89 Neal, Charles F Muncy, George .P 36.25 •S^otes, Louis J .74 Neal, G Munday, David E. 16.10 Metier, W 2.47 Neal, Herbert J Mundos, Charles 11.03 Motley, Joseph Fuller ... .30 Newl, Howard Munday, Joe Junor 94 Moulton, Arthur E 8.96 95.18 Nealon, J. P Mount, Donald L 10.89 Munday, Jos. P. H Munday, Munrow R 4.73 Neatherlin, George R Mouring,, James F .72 Near, Eugene W Munice, H 4.21 Mouton, O'Rell P 17.14 Neevlep. F. T Muni, Joseph 11.61 Mowatt, Byron G. 15.20. Nehlhaff, Wilmer Munea, Leonardo Jr 46 Mowen, Chas. C 4.90 Neibauer, Thomas F Munnerlyn, Chas. "J 8.78 Mracko, Frank Stephen .. , 150.00 Neill, Luther D Danstuart 29.62 Mueller,, Ralph A 3206 , Harry J 23.16 Neisler, Robert Hoke Murchie, Norman John .... 21.15 Neitzel, John Geo Murchison, Sterling 14.22 Nelson, A I'Mmdo, R 2.89 Nelson, A. C Murelle, Thomas 3.34 Nelson, Arthur S Murphy, Carmelo 105.92 Nelson, Burnell . BALTIMORE 14 North Coy St. Murphy, David V 17.64 Nelson, Carl J., Jr William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 Murphy, Earl B. ...f. 11.88 Nelson, Charles A BOSTON 276 State St. Murphy, Edward J 17.19 Nelson, Charles F "Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Murphy, Goldman ' .95 Nelson, Charles 8 - GALVESTON 305Vi—23rd St. .33 Nelson, Clifton -.Koith'Alsop, Agent Phone 2-5448 Murphy, Herman Clinton - MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St- Murphy, James K 1.04 Nelson, ^Idred E Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Murphy, John J. ... . 4.20 Nelson,, Harry G NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartrea St. Nelson, John A Murphy, Maximo . .: 3.22 • E. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 02 Nelson, John P NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Murphy, Michael J Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Murphy, Reter 2.11 Nelson, Monteiro NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Murphy, Thomas A 1.14 Nelson, Robert E Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 Murphy, W 17.82 Nelson, Robert M PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Neman, H. P. E Murphy, Walter 17.02 Lloyd Gardner, Agent LOmhard 3-7651 Nemer, John G. Murphy, William B 9.64 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Do.uglas 2-6475 Murphy, William E 35.43 Nesky, Steve SAN JUAN, P.R 262 Ponce de Leon Murranka, Henry Martin.. 14.02 Ness, Leonard P Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-599C Murray, Chevalier C 9.44 Ness, Orville A SAVANNAH 220 E«»t Bay St. Ne-s-se, Ole Pedersen Murray, Francis 118.63 Charles Starling. Agent Phone 3-1728 3.17 Nettleton, Charles W TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklm St. Murray, Francis Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Murray, John C 80 Neuing, Robert lyiurray, John T. 27.48 Neuklis, A Murray, Joseph B 27.64 Neveille-Neil, George V HONOLULU .18 Merchant St. Murray, Paul A 1.34 Neville, Arthur L Phone 68777 Murree, Charles F.* 91 Neville, Dennie RORTLAND til . W. Bumsida St. 6.16 Newak, Joseph J 'Beacon 4336 Murray, John Robert RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Muscatto, Charles A 2.11 Newberry, Herbert C Phone 2599 Muschong, Edward 16.42 Newbert, Joel T SAN FRANCISCO .... 106 Market St. 14.52 Newman, Arthur W Douglas 25475 Muskat, Edward 27.74 Newman, Cyx'il A SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Musselman, Donald E 11.34 Newman, Irving Main 0290 Mussolini, Louis WILMINGTON ......440 Avaton Blvd. Mustakas, G 1.48 Newman, Robert E Terminal 4-3131 9.88 Newton, C Musto,, Brien A. 38.68 Newton, Clarence Osborne Muszynski, John N Mutschler, Albert 13.07 Newton, Wm. P., Jr. {BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Myers, Buford R 36.70 Nicholas,, Antonio Cleveland 7391 Myers, Leonard 4.56 Nicholis, Harry E CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. 20.65 Nick, Jules T., Jr Myers, Raymond C Superior 6176 1.87 Nickel, WilUam CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Myers, William Main 0147 Mylonas, Peter 3.94 Nicies, Paul DETROIT 1038 Third St, Myric, Edward Earl 2.68 Nickols, Harry L., Jr Cadillac-6867 Nickolson, Eugene W N «ULUTH ^831 W. Michigan St. 44.39 Nickolson, Raymond H Melrose 4110 Naab, Chas. C 4.97 Nidiffer, Jan\es C TOLEDO 618 Summit St. Naasik, John GarSeld 2112 Nabors, Buford G. 14.67 Niealing, Robert C Naes, Sylvan 0 30 Niedt, Norman A Nagle, J, 1.16 Nielsen, Aase J. .69 Nielsen, Eugene E MONTREAL ... ...1440 Bleury St. Nagle, Joseph W. 55.55 Nielsen, Robert E VICTOlftlA B.C. ... .602 Bouthlon St. Nahas, Alexander ....: Garden 8331 Naimo, James S. 2.06 Nielson, Charles VANCOUVER ...... -.188 Hamilton St. Naish, Donald R. .87 Nielson," Niels PacUic 7S2.4 Nielson,, Walter Charles..., Nakis, Menelaus P. Oakley, Ford J ^ 2.05 dakley, Oliver P 22.52 Oates, Francis 133.39 Obar, Robert 7.58 O'Briant, Barry W 3.74 O'Brien, Daniel C 13.99 O'Brien, Francis 0 5.89 O'Brien, J l.lQ O'Brien, J 5.64 O'Brien, P. D 89.29 O'Brien, Timathy C 8.39 O'Brien, " Wm 20.62 O'Brien, W 3.76 O'Callaghan, M 24.98 O'Connor, George 29.41 O'Connor, James T -8.32 O'Connor, William M 1.00 O'Day, Edward " 33.81 Odgurski, E 4.96 Odle, Frederick E ,45 12,17 3.74 Ociom, Claude 16.56 1.38 Odom, George E 12.87 .2.23 Odom, J. L 17.70 O'Donnell, James 9.47 .99 O'Donnell, John , 2.05 .53 O'Donnell, Patrick J '5.99 24.44 O'Donnell, Wm. L 7.72 48.00 O'Dowd, Geo. M 121.26 3.40 Oftenbeck, Rudolph 1.52 2.23 Ogg, Duane 4.69 .69 Ogonouski, S 19.59 4.20 O'Hara, Earl . .04 10,34 O'Hara, Wiluam 1 ; 9.24 .99 O'Hare, James J .59 5.15 O'Hearn, James J 19.74 4.66 Ohlebowski, Stezepan •2.23 1.04 O'Keefe, Joseph James ... ,3.06 2.69 joiaquible, Alfonso .. . 7.58 1-32 Qiden, Thomas .. 1^8.53 2.97 .Oldham, H. J .. , 2.82 28.33 ,01ds, John P - 3.86 4.22 O'Leary, Daniel J. ... .. 9.38 11.18 Olihonik, Anthony R. .. 15.77 120.62 Oliver, Basil R .59 3.56 Oliver, Edward 56.98 2.23 Oliver, Edward H 2,38 6.54 Oliver, Ralph D 18.06 4.56 Oliver, Richard E 5.14 4.28 Oliver, Roger M 47;11 20.64 Olivie, E. J .... 4:oo 18.26 Olivier, Benjamin P. 33 7.09 Oiler, Ernest 234 64.35 Oiler, Juan .... 839 5.19 Olman, Karl ... 322 1.44 Olmstead, Barry .... .J3.25 21.26 Olmstead, George S ... 5.59 14.46 1 Olmstead, Robert ... 11.23 89 |01ofson, Edmund C. 19.28 12.73 |01sen, Charles ... 538 4.92 .Olsen, Hans ... 1236 1Q.26 jOlsen, John A ... .86 2.47 Olsin, Alf O ... 12.92 14.92 Olson, Carlton L ... 3.56 2.34 Olson, Edwin J ... 831 12.77 Olson, Ernest A ... 9.40 5.55 Olson, Oscar .20 1.77 Olson, Richard M ... 10.94 02 Olson, William David ...... ;5.35 13.15 Olson, William L .. .9.27 11.52 Olston, R . 1.58 4.00 O'Malley, L. B. ... 2.88 21.46 O'Malley, Thomas .01 8.53! O'Mara, Eugene ................ 11.37 Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLD6., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions^now l>dng ^id by the Mississippi Steamship Ocnnpany covering the period up to December 31, 1046. '' Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District SUP § Gt. Lakes.District Canadian District 5.43 Nieves, Francisco 1.87 Nihoff, Archibald 15.12 Nikonowiez, Walter 11.58 Nilsson, Stig, A 12.12 Nimtz, Wesley A 3.73 Ninnes, Frank W., Jr. .. 5.83 Nixon, Kenneth .65 Noah, Robert D .77 Noah, Wilbur 18.16 Noble, Albert 1.75 Noble, Harold R 9.11 Noe, Raymond G 5.04 Noel, Harold L 3.16 Nogas, Edmund 13.99 Nolan, E 10.26 Nolan, Floyd C 2.52 Nolan, James 7.33 Nolan, Robert 6.56 Nolan, William V 19.42 Noone, Thomas F 79 Nordahl, Arthur 155.19 Nordell, James L 46 Nordlund, Clifford L . 6.00 Nordstrom, Johan E 24.27 Norek, John P 11.34 Noren, Donald R 5.94 Norgard, Johannes T 59 Norgren, Richard H 8.26 Norholm, Erik P 4.51 Norman, Anton 15.29 Norris, Herbert C 1.98 Norris, John D 4.39 Norris, Maurice M .45 -NoiTis,, Robert J 1.96 Norris, Roy 1 1.04 Northrop, Robert H. Jr .95 Norton, Bennie S 4.13 Norton, Francis E .79 Noto, Rosario 12.39 Novoes, D. V 5.51 Novak, Clarence J 63 Novak, Frank J 1.65 Nowak, Felix W 61.27 Nowicki, Bronislaw 20.53 Noyes, Carlos T. E 1.74 Nunes, Ernest 10.74 Nunez, G 94 Nunez, J 2.53 Nunn Wellington C ,45 Nunn, William H 16.39 Nunnelley, Luther 1.04 Nycz, Alex J O 10.81 16.16 Oak, A 3.73 2.06 69 12.12 10.74 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 1.37 farers International Uhion is available to all members who Wsh 2.97 tn have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment: of 36.06 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hjive 9.16 the LOG sent to you each week addi-ess cards are on hand at eVery 35.90 SIU branch for this purpose. 36.66 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SlU 1.79 h^l, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the L^, 11.86 which you can fill out, detach and send to- SEAFARERS LOG, 51 01 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 18.82 1.98 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION r 12.77 ^ 17.72 To the Editor: 2.47 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tlie 16.36 address below: 5.90 3.28 5.13 Name 5.13 2.28 Street Address 37 5.53 City State 11.38 .89 Signed 1.38 5.50 fiook No. 1.98 \25.60 Natiee To All SIU Members I �Page Sixteen TH E SE AF ARJ^RS £o C WHAT ttWWK.,. --ifel QUESTION: Beginning on March 10 and continuing tlirough April 10, the membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, will be yoting on a Referendum Ballot proposed by the recently-concluded Agents Conference. The four propo­ sitions are as follows: 1. A $10.00 strike assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment. 2. A $10.00 build­ ing assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Building Assess­ Friday, March S, i^f -'-, /py-'••V--P- ment. 3. An amendment to the Shipping Rules prohibiting shipboard promotions, except in cases of extreme emergency. Violators of this rule to be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense. 4. Another amendment to the Shipping Rules making it an offense for Wipers and Ordinary Seamen who fail to put in the two hours time allotted for cleaning the crew's quarters. Each infraction of this rule to be punishable by at least a $10.00 fine. What is your opinion of these proposals? 'M GEORGE REGISTER. Carpenter: One thing the Conference rec­ ommended. that I'm for 100 per­ cent. is those two assessments. So far as the building assessment is concerned, if it doesn't turn eul to be enough we ought to have another. I'm in favor of lhat strike assessment. loo. We've got to be prepared for anything lhat may happen this year. Plenty can happen, loo. 1 read all the Conference reports in the LOG and heard them in the meeting. They give a good picture of the SIU as it is now end, to my way of thinking, lay down exactly the right policy for next year. W. SCUDDER. Bosun: To my mind the two assess­ ments recommended are sound and will be stabilizing forces. Management is trying to subdue all unions through the TaftHartley Act. We need more solidarity and strength than ever before. Whenever we own a building. I own it, you own it, every member owns it. That gives us strength just a: a strike fund does. Sometimes Imildings can be made to pay for them­ selves. These are crucial times. We all should take pains to un­ derstand our position under the T-H Law and other political deals, and act accordingly. P. CHEKLIN, Wiper: I like these assessments fine. The strike assessment will give us that power we must have these days if things go the way they look like they're going. A big strike fund is pure strength. I think we need to own our own Halls everywhere we can, too. In some ports we are now in bad buildings. The best thing to do is buy buildings, then we are protected. Maybe we can help ourselves in some ports by own­ ing buildings and rent^g parts of them, but I don't know about that. It looked to me like the Agents Conference was a big success. LEON REYNOLDS, Br,; WM. H. RHONE, Ch. Steward: S. SELTZER, Ass't Electrician: I'm in favor of buying Halls The membership should vote Both assessments sound okay where necessary and where the j^e strike assessment and for to me and I'm going to vote for membership is of sufficient num­ the building assessment too. It them. I do think, however, that bers to warrant it. We don't jis obvious that the strike fund any money not used for a strike need to bui^ theih in the little I is necessary to strengthen the in 1948 should go into a general ports, but all of our big ports Union's position. We need the strike fund for possible use at should have SlU-owned Halls. some future time. Buying build­ On shipboard promotions: Some- new buildings too, because we ings is a good idea because it Simes you get a man aboard who are a clean Union and should have will give vs a sense of financial iS' incompetent and needs to be clean quarters everywhere. The security as well as giving us a seplaced, but the Steward, under Conference was right on ship­ voice in the community as prop­ the new set-up, would not be board promotions, too. All rat­ erty owners and taxpayers. I illowed to replace him with an­ ings should be shipped from don't like the third point about other crewmember. As for the Union Halls except in real emer­ shipboard promotions because a ctrlke assessment, I'll always be gencies. But I don't think man aboard ship is a good Union in--favor of a bis strike fund-~ Wipers and OS alone should man and should be promoted if it's the same as life insurance. have td clean foc'sles. i he shows he can do the work. R. E. INGRAM, OUer: ORVILLE PAYNE, Ch. Steward: The Agents Conference did a We need plenty of money for good job. The policies they possible future strikes and the recommended were the right best way to get that money is ones for the SIU's future. Take by assessing the membership. the strike assessment they Every dollar we get now will be recommended. That's a good a big help in the event the shipidea. We may have to take some ' owners want to play rough. And real action to combat the Taft- 11 like the idea of buying Halls Hartley Law. The assessment is in various ports. Why should we insurance that we will be able pay money to make some land­ to fight the operators. We just lord rich? We can buy Halls pay the premiums. The build­ [and save money in the long run. ing assessment is a good idea too. jl don't like the fourth part of Everybody knows we need new i the referendum, however, bebuildings in some ports. We I cause Wipers and Ordinaries need Halls with room in them should receive cooperation from for better recreation facilities the rest of the crewmembers in than we have some places. this work. JOE EKLAND, Oiler: ROBERT PETERS, Oiler: I'm for both assessments 100 If we don't put money into the percent. We need that money in strike fund, we won't have the strike fund. When our eontracts are up this year, the real money enough to wage a- long test of the Taft-Hartley Law will strike. Our last two strikes were come. As long as we are work­ short—the next one maybe dif­ ing and have the money, we ferent. I've never heard anyone should sock it away. If a strike complain of having money' la should last any length of time, the bank, and that's just what we may find ourselves bankrupt. this is. There is no doubt that As for buying our own Halls, the Union is here to stay, so we I've always been in favor of that. might as well buy our Halls and Let's be sure they are good settle down. It's cheaper iii the buildings and are big enough for long run and the buildings will expansion. Each one should be then be ours. A good place for big enough so we can hold our us to start is right here in New meetings at home instead of York. A bigger New York H^ is; definitely needed. • • -hifiiS" xentingi � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource March 5, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 10 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PREPARES QUIZ FORM TO AID ALIENS MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL SEEN FOR RESOLUTIONS ON REFERENDUM BALLOT NOTE TO BIG-HEARTED CONGRESSMEN:BRITISH BUILD SHIPS AT A FAST RATE NEW BOOK ON STRIKE STRATEGY SCHEDULED FOR EARLY PUBLICATION WILDCAT ACTION IN FOREIGN PORTS BOOMERANGS ON ALL OF MEMBERSHIP RETROACTIVE PAY DIRECTORY BRITISH ADDING TO THEIR FLEET AT FAST PACE PLENTY OF ACTIVITY IN BALTIMORE HALL KEEP GEAR HANDY IN PORT BOSTON AND STAY NEAR DISPATCHER''S DESK SAN FRANCISO SHIPPING SLOWS BUT JOBS ARE STILL AVAILABLE SHIPPING RESUMES IN CHIAGO SAND BOAL NEGOTIATIONS OPENED PHILLY LOOKING HIGH AND LOW FOR NEW HALL PUERTO RICO IS STILL WAITING FOR SUGAR TO GET GOING SEAFARERS GREAT LAKES DISRICT NEEDS VOLUTEER ORAGANIZERS TO COMPLETE DRIVE BALTIMORE SHIPPING HAS RELAPSE ALIEN SEAMEN STILL GETTING RUNAROUND NEW YORK ON SHIPPING UPGRADES;ROBIN DONCASTER RETURNS TO SIU LAKES ICE CRACKING;SEASON TO START SOON MC BARRED FROM SELLING ABROAD NEW IMMIGRATIION SERVICE ON GREAT LAKES STEWARD'S SICK-BED VIGIL SPEEDS BROTHERS RECOVERY WEATHER'WAR'EMBROILS SEAMEN SEAFARER BALLPLAYER IS PUT TO CLINCH BALTIMORE BERTH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/05/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/423722a682693838469c8602ec4430a3.PDF 81f4f48f68d713a1e0bf64da014c2775 PDF Text Text •• •*-. •: £?-^rr;;,'.'.. I X T '' Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1948 No. 9 J Four Resolutions Go To Referendum Vete Voting For Strength From March 10 through April 10 the membership of this Union will have the opportunity to chart, the course for the future. What is decided during that short period may well turn out to be the difference between a growing vibrant organization and a stodgy discouraged Union. One recommendation is for a $10.00 strike assess­ ment, to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment. There can be no argument against the fact that the shipowners, encouraged by the government and the TaftHartley law. Will try their damnedest to break the SIU when the present contracts run out. ' They know as well as we do that the foundation of the Seafarers, and of other maritime unions, is built on the Hiring Hall and the democratic Rotary Shipping sys­ tem. That's why they will imdoubtedly go all out to scuttle the Hiring Hall so that they can in that way eventually break up the Union. In the past seamen paid with their lives to establish a shipping system free from operator control. Now, with that system under attack, it is certainly worth a double sawbuck to defend the right to sail the ships without hav­ ing to beg for jobs, without having to kiss the hands of a bunch of men who would like to cut wages and set conditions "back to the days before the SIU. Honest weakness, however, is ,no match for dishonest strength. That's why the Strike Assessment is so neces­ sary. The shipowners have millions of dollars set aside for a strike. The Seafarers also has money earmarked for strike action,! but it's only a drop in the bucket compared with the bosses' bankroll. Ten bucks from every man in the SIU will give us the strength to be able to look the shipowner in the eye (Continued on Poge 2) , A&G Membership Will Ballot On Bigger Strike Fund And New Halls NEW YORK—In a move designed to strengthen the Union in prepara­ tion for any possible future trouble, coastwise meetings of the Atlantic and Gulf District on Wednesday voted unanimously to place four recommendations from the Agents Conference on a Referendum Ballot. Voting is scheduled to start on March 10, and will continue through April 10. All of the reports drawn up by the various committees during the Conference were approved by the membership at the s^e m^tings. Because of the pressing problems posed by the anti-closed shop section of the Taft-Hartley law, the most im­ portant one of the four pro * "An SIU Ship Is A Clean posals calls for a strike assess­ ment to immediately build up a Ship," declared one speaker, strike fund huge enough to make "and the only way to keep it the shipowners think twice be­ that way is for the Wipers and From now all now crewOrdinaries to do their part of members shipping to ships fore attempting to wreck the the job." SIU. in eastern Canada on SIUBallots for the Referendum The four propositions are: contracted vessels must be 1. A $10.00 strike assessment have already been prepared and cleared and shipped through to be known as the 1948 $10.00 will soon be mailed to all Branches. A copy of the ballot Strike Assessment. the Boston Hall. • appears on page 16. . 2. Another $10.00 assessment There will be no deviation for the building fimd, t© be ( \ from this ruling which goes known as the 1948 Building As­ This issue of the LOG in­ into -effect at once. Under sessment. cludes a special supplement no circumstances should a 3. A change in the Shipping containing the reports to the crew allow a man to come Rules to prohibit shipboard pro­ Conference and the full Con­ aboard in an eastern Cana­ motions and transfers except in ference recommendations. The dian port unless the Boston cases of extreme emergency. supplement begins on Page 3. Hall has cleared him. Violators to be fined not less V than $25.00 for each such offense. This ruling is in accord The Agents, before ending 4. Adoption of a new clause in with the Headquarters' Re-' their meeting - on February 20, the Shipping Rules making it an port of February 11. which made a request that as many offense punishable by a fine of was concurred in by the members of the Union as possible not less than $10.00 for Wipers membership and reaffirmed vote in the Referendum. They and Ordinary Seamen to refuse by the Agents Conference. to put in the two hours allotted pointed out that the balloting to cleaning the crews' quarters. would be a democratic expres­ sion of the will of the member­ CLEAR REASONING ship. The reasons for the resolutions All the proposals on the ballot were made clear in the discus­ were first suggested by members, sions which preceded the voting. and adoption of the four resolu­ Many speakers took the deck to tions would strengthen the al­ The Seafarers organizing drive additional jobs for SIU men. j tanker fleet operating out of east press for the strike assessment ready staunch militancy of the rolled on this week with the The John M. Carras Company, coast ports. on the ground that the biggest Union. Progress by the organizing de- threat to the SIU this year is signing of another tanker com­ an SlU-contracted tanker operpany. Latest addition, to the ator, now has two" more vessels partment is also continuing on the Taft-Hartley law, and that being fitted put in shipyards. other fronts, details of which a big strike fund would be a growing list is the Strathmore Upon completion of repairs, the will be announced as soon as powerful weapon in the hands of Steamship Company, which ac­ two ships will join the Carras practicable. the Union. cepted the Union's standard east On the question of the Build­ coast tanker agreement, it was I- 11 ing Assessment, there was a announced by Lindsey, Williams, great deal of feeling shown by. the membership. It was pointed Director of Organization." out that paying rent for Branch Still staggering under the im­ Agreement between the Union Halls is uneconomical, and that pact of the SIU's overwhelming and the company was reached on buying buildings in the six ports collective bargaining election vic­ February 18. Strathmore will Just before'the LOG went to in a fight in the course of which where the Union is forced to rent tory, the Cities Service Oil Com­ operate Liberty-type tankers press,'word came from George­ he went overboard. Fellow ci:ew- space would be a good invest­ pany was resorting to legal tricks this week. town, British Guiana, that Robert men of Youtzy and Boutwel, ment for the future. from east coast ports. The company has filed a peti­ Boutwell had been acquitted of who testified at the trial, main­ The two proposed changes in Acquisition of the Strathmore manslaughter and that Ralph tained that they saw the captain the Shipping Rules were thor­ tion with the National Labor Re­ ,tankers made it two in a row for Youtzy got a divided jury. swimming in the water after he oughly discussed, with an over­ lations Board protesting the elec­ the SIU. A contract was signed Youtzy is awaiting a new trial fell. whelming majority of the speak­ tion results, which gave the SIU last week with yet another new which will be held in April. fhe charges were widely re­ er declaring themselves in favor 83 per cent of the total votes tanker company—which is now The two Seafarers were oh garded as a bum rap by SIU of putting a stop to shipboard cast. arranging for the purchase of trial on manslaughter charges A hearing by the NLRB is ex­ members and a series of dona­ promotions and making it man­ seven T-2s and may acquire even growing out of the accidental pected next week. The SIU is datory that Wipers and Ordinary tions for the defense totaled Ifc/ more. death of a Georgetown launch about $700. Youtzy and Bout­ Seamen live up to that section of confident that the outcome will Williams announced another captain last October. well were members of the crew the contract which calls for be favoi-able and thus pave the development "'of significance in The British Colonial authori­ of the T. J. Jackson, en Alcoa- cleaning the crews' quarters in way for the Union shop election requix-ed by the Taft-Hartley law; the tanker field which will mean ties claimed , that the; man died ship, od the bauxite run. . time allotted for the job, Notice To Crews Seafarers Tanker Drive Reiis On Boutwell Aequitted By Jury; Youtzy Awaiting New Trial Gths Service Tries To Stall tertl^tloa /• �Page Two THE SEA F A RE RS LOG Friday* Fdbniary 27, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District iliis • PS • Aifiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasttrer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick. Editor 267 Voting For Strength 1^•j;- 'f. I:: (Continued from Page 1) and tell him that we are ready and willing to fight for our hard-won rights; ready, willing and ABLE to hit the bricks to defend the Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping. No less important on the Ballot is the proposal for another $10.00 assessment, this one for the purpose of buying our own Halls in the six ports where the Union rents building. Branches in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Galveston and San Juan are housed in quarters for which the Union pays many thousands of dpllars rent each year. That's silly, and should be brought to an end. This Union, with its steady growth, rates its own buildings. In the long run, it will prove to be much more economi­ cal than continuing to pay rent for many years, and then having nothing at all to show for the outlay of money. The membership has repeatedly stated its desire for modern up-to-date buildings, with good accomodations for the men on the beach. There's no reason why Halls, with recreation rooms, libraries, and comfortable places to relax shouldn't be available to every Seafarer. One of the big beefs of the membership, during the past year, has been the question of shipboard promo­ tions. There are some men who like to trade on favoritism instead of on merit, and those men have taken jobs which rightly should have been posted on the dispatching board so that the men rated for the jobs could have first crack at them. The principle of Rotary Shipping is thereby b^ing violated, and the membership has stated, in no uncertain terms, that shipboard promotions must stop. Fining offen­ ders is the only way to stop this anti-union practice! And last, but by no means least, is the proposal to fine Wipers and Ordinary Seamen who refuse to do that part of their job which consists of cleaning the crew's quarters. An SIU ship is a clean ship, and it's clean be­ cause the Union has fought for these conditions and they are embodied in our contracts. Everytime some irresponsible guy fouls up the works, it makes it just., so much harder for the Union negotiators to hold the gains already made and win new ones. American seamen enjoy the best quarters of any merchant seamen. But this will come to an abrupt end if we do not live up to the provisions of the contract. A man who does not put .hi the time allotted for clean­ ing crew's quarters deserves to be fined, for he is a menace to that crew and to the Union. All of these proposals are for the betterment of the Union. They are resolutions for the future, and are an indication of the strength of this organization. .< There can be no question as to the merit of the reso.T lutions contained on the Referendum Ballot. The mem­ bership has requested them, and will now have the chance to back up their, words with their actions. A "YES" vote on each proposition is the only apswer to the shipowners, the governmental bureaucrats, and to the guys who ride the Union gravy train for what they can get out of it. A "YES" vote on each of the four proposals is a vote of confidence in the future of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union! Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now h The Mmm Nespitds These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. CANAVAN ROY E. WILSON D. N. De PLANK Q. JOHNSON F. KOPF OSWALD J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON O. M. STIREWALT CLIFF MOUNCE % % X NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. R. CHISHOLM A. C. KIMBERLY W. WILCOXON R. E. STRIPPY ROBERT JOHNSON S. LeBLANC JAMES GORDAN , T. M. LYNCH PAUL KRONBERGS G. ROCZAN R. SMITH P. PETAK JOHN E. KENNAIR P. R. CALLAHAN L. CLARKE C. McHILBERRY R. LUNDQUIST' GEORGE BRADY J. GONIGLIA ,, L. A. HOLMES •• A. AMUNDSON J. CARROLL J. MAOUIRE A. M. XIPABI A. A. SAMPSOi^ A. M. LUPER E. FITZER D. PARKER J. J. O'NEAL A. L. MALONE C. MASON J. DENNIS i. X X* BALTIMORE HOSPITAL L. J. SWAN R. CASEY You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sih and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) -E. LACHOFF G. FRESHWATER J. MASONGSONG D. HERON , C. GREEN P. TAURASI M. ROSENBERG A. JENSBY XXX BRIGHTON HOSPITAL W. J. FEENEY J. F. LAND W. CAREY L. J. STEPHERSON JOE MCDONOUGH E. J. CARAVANA JOHN SCULLY J.-P. THRASHER A. FAZERKELY E. FREMSTAD P. CASSALINOUVA M. B. VIKE N. JOEL LEE F. A. CARROLL / JOE THOMAS XXX ROBERT LORD STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL E. J. DELLAMANO - , , , F. J. SCHUTZ XXX J. H. HOAR FT. STANTON MARINE KOSP. - J. SLAMAN R. B. WRIGHT , P. FRANKMANIS ARCH McGUIGAN M. CASTRO R. S. LUFLIN S. HEIDUCKI JULIUS SUPINSKY J. McNEELY FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE T. McNICHOLAS J. LIGHTFOOT J. PRATS - - m m �THE S E^W A K E K S Priday. February 27. 1948 Page Three LO G mMi iii *' - - M mm ' "y^,; WAku '•. 1» vr-' awd> L fc liii ISsSSwii r/;,; 1^1?^ l-sn. m. JJUV > •', P?l.v, Eh; winrtAt OHlOW ll'hf; 1 seA»w®"*jSw 1^;- > • • . A'.: • V,. -li'ii Si• :;i:lnv'vi&^';;; :• :5?!h4h M H.A • * ^^ �THE si A FA RE R S LOG \. Friday, February 27, 1948 wmmemEs: T Headquarters Report Finances The records will show the financial condition of the Prr. ganization has improved since this time last year. While we are operating within the general income, it doesn't mean that we Funds General Fund Strike Funds . Building Fund Hospital Fund Totals ... have by any means retrenched financially to a satisfactory point of minimum cost of operation. The following is the present Headquarters conditions com­ pared with a year ago. Balance Beginning 1947 Increase $ 91,522.06 , .$ 35.078.17 237,454.83 , . 434,879.13 . 201,814.91 ~ . 109,430.06 ..$781,202.29 $244,332.16 Decrease $64,855.07 19,789.66 Balance Feb. 14,1948 $126,600.23 672,333.98 136,959.84 89,640.40 $1,025,534.45 (Note: These figures do not include physical properties of the Union. Value of real estate owned by the Union appears on Page Five, under the heading of "Buildings and Halls.) t-' AiXirrff doiffBKm far from what we want for the seamen, but it does represent a step forward. The federal agency handling this jobless insurance offered us a plan years ago, but with strings attached which would have affected our rotary Hiring Hall system. We have consistently turned down these overtures and demanded unem­ ployment insurance for merchant seamen free and clear of any governmental tie-ins. During the past year we were^^ successful in having some min­ imum demands met, but we shall continue pressing for a more adequate unemployment insur­ ance program for the seamen. Legislation Under Consideration Several bills affecting seamen tiave been introduced in Con­ gress in the past few months, although there are no signs of immediate action on any of them. We are naturally inter­ ested in the enactment of all of them, and will continue to direct our efforts to that end. Among the bills in the legisative "hopper" are: 1. The "Seamen's G,I, Bill of Rights" (H. R. 476). This bill her of off-shore tanker and point of production by the union would provide medical aid for freight ship companies under whenever necessary to stop the seamen needing it as a result contract to this District of the operators from chiseling on the of injuries suffered during war­ time service on U. S, ships and SIU is-at an all-time high. contracts should be continued. The number of contract viola­ This application of use of aid for the families of seamen tions on the part of the opera­ economic action should, of who are under medical care, as tors is not as great as it has course, be used sensibly; not in well as the dependents of the Contracts and Negotiations been, although a few of the oper­ a screwball manner, arid only in seamen lost due to hazards of • The contractual conditions of panies contracted to the Union ators still attempt to chisel our matters which cannot be set,tled war. members as much as possible. the Organization in the off-shore is as follows: in a legitimate collective bargain­ 2. The Celler Bill (H. R. 4156) field as applies to various comIt is felt that the continued ing manner. if enacted would grant citizen­ use of economic action at -the ship to those alien seamen with Effective Date Expiration Date Company wartime service aboard AmerGovernment Agencies and Legislation . Alcoa Steamship Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 can ships. We ai-e particularly American Eastern Corp 8/19/47 8/19/48 As in former years, very little tween one and two per cent of anxious for passage of this bill. American Liberty Steamship Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 can be expected this year in the These men who were in there the total cost of the program. Atwacoal Transportation Co., Inc 8/21/47 ' 8/21/48 Way of legislation to benefit the with us when the going was If that provision is not blasted tough, and who have worked Arnold Bernstein Steamship Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 merchant seamen. One impor­ Arnold Bernstein Shipping Co., Inc 7/31/477/31/48 tant piece of legislation, however, out of the^^plan, 25,000 American alongside of us on the picketthemselves lines, are worthy of our sup­ A. H. Bull Steamship Co 'jy31/47 7/31/48 will probably be enacted in on§ seamen will find Baltimore Insular Lines, Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 form or another—^the European beached, while American-built port. We favor and • will fight John M. Carras, Inc 11/11/47 11/11/48 Recovery Program, better known for any measure that will give I; Coral Steamship Corp 8/11/47 8/11/48 as the Marshall Plan. them citizenship. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 3. The Bradley (Calif.) Bill The Marshall Plan is of vital Illinois-Atlantic Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 (H. R. 4834)—This biU would Isthmian Steamship Co 8/21/47 8/21/48 concern to every man in the provide disability payments to . Kearney Steamship Co., Inc. ' 7/31/47 7/31/48 maritime industry, for, if it is seamen disabled as the result of Mississippi Shipping Co., Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 enacted as it now stands, it will wartime service aboard U, S. ' deliver a staggering blow to the IV^oran Towing and Transportation Co 4/30/47 ships, and death benefits to the Newtex Steamship Co 7/31/47 ^ 7/31/48 entire American merchant ma­ families of those who were "Overlakes Freight Corp 7/31/47 " 7/31/48 rine. killed in the course of wartime P & O Steamship Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 sailing. Although we have gone on Ponce Cement Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 record as being in favor of the 4. Hospitalization — Several Pratt Steamship Co 9/29/47 9/29/48 general principles of the Plan, bills have been presented. One .Seas Shipping Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 we are vigorously opposed to has been introduced which Seatrade Corp .*. 11/13/47 11/13/48 'that provision of the bill which would provide care and treat­ Seatrain Lines 7/31/47 7/31/48 the State Department has recom­ ships manned by foreign crews ment of seanjen at Marine Hos­ I I Smith and Johnson 7/31/47 7/31/48 mended, and which calls for the pitals regardless of their length South Atlantic Steamship Co .• 7/31/47 7/31/48 transfer sale, and "loan" of 500 shuttle back and forth with the of stay on the beach, providing ' St. Lawrence Navigation Co., Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 ships to the beneficiary countries supplies, it has not been inteiTupted by Petrol Tanker Industries, Inc 9/23/47 9/23/48 so that they can transport the We have already announced shoreside employment. The Tanker Sag Harbor Corp. 7/21/47 7/21/48 huge supplies by themselves. our opposition to this vicious sec­ present 60-day ruling, or the, Waterman-Steamship Co,' :. 7/31/47 " 7/31/48 The State Department says it tion of the Plan. The Union was 90-day ruling as some hospitals •#i - 'V- r We are at present in-negotiaattached this provision^ to the represented at the Senate Hear- allow, is definitely unfair and y-'/t L A. H. Bull Steamship Co. ' tions with Calmar and Ore Lines Baltimore Insular Line, Inc. bill as an economy measure. The ng in Washington, We intend we must continue our fight for for a full new contract. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. only way they could whittle off to fight with every means at our a more liberal ruling. In surveying legislation .of in­ anything from the billions they P O Steamship Co, We are at present in negotia­ Seas Shipping Co, are asking for is to knock off the disposal until the ship transfer terest to us as seamen, we tions with the following com­ Seatrain Lihes. cost of shipping in American bot­ section of the proposed bill is re­ must not forget the Taft-Hart­ panies for wage increases: Smith and Johnson, toms, which would amount to be­ moved. ley Law, We, as well' as the Alcoa Steamship Company, entire labor movement, are South Atlantic Steamship Co, American Liberty Steamship Unemployment Insurance fully aware of the dangers in­ Notices have been sent the Corp, herent in this vicious UnionArnold Bernstein Steamship other operators and, as soon as There was one notable aavance jobless pay benefits to merchant busting law. possible, we will be meeting with in the past year—^the broadening seamen, which we have been Corp. This threat to the trade union of the Federal Unemployment fighting for' constantly. . Arnold Bernstein Shipping Co., them on the wage increases. Our position is that this is still (Continued oh Next Page) It is to be noted that the num- Irisurance Program to extend Inc. It is recommended to this Agents Conference that, in any recommendations and program made in the matter of finances of this Union, the errors we made in the past year should be taken into consideration. These errors can be attributed mainly to the fact that in various instances which are in the record, some of the officials and former offi­ cials have not cooperated 100% on the matter of expenditures. It is to be further pointed out to this Conference that some spe­ cific recommendation should be made to guarantee the curtail­ ment of any particular expendi­ tures which are not in accord with the Union's Economizing Program. The record has shown that un­ usual amounts of per diem have been run up by various ports, as pointed out in various Head­ quarters financial reports from time to time. This was done in spite of the fact that those re­ sponsible officials have been told not to "spend such money without proper authorization. It is recommended to this Conference that any program it may draft up should be clear, brief and to the point. l' �Friday^ February 27« 1948(Conlinued from Preceding Page) movement must be removed, and we will do. every thing pos­ sible in labor's fight, consistent with Union policy, to effect the repeal or amendment of the labor enslaving law. Matthew Dushane, SIU Legis­ lative Representative in Wash­ ington, shall continue keeping the Union informed at all times on the matter of seamen's legis­ lation. Maritime Commission T H B S^M^TBTRE R S LOG Headquarters Report complaint has been filed. Then they subpoena witnesses, the de­ fendant and plaintiff, and con­ duct the investigation by taking testimony under oath. The defendant- has t^ie right of cross-examination, either by him­ self or by anyone whom he designates as his representative, and the testimony becomes part of the trial,'if one is ever held. This procedure appears to be similar to the taking of deposi­ tions in civil actions. The Coast Guard has intro­ duced a bill in Congress which would give them the authority to try their own cases. We have been informed that they are not too optimistic about getting it passed, as there are about 4G other government agencies trying to set up disciplinary machinery over their Civil Service workers. When public hearings are opened on this bill, we will be present to oppose any effort to again put our members in a strait jacket. Our policy toward the Coast Guard remains unchanged. All members are advised that their seamen's papers are their own property, and cannot be taken, from them without having had a hearing, ^hose who have volun­ tarily surrendered their papers have learned that they do not get them back so easily. It should be noted, however, that when a subpoena is issued for a man to appear for question^ ing, if the man refuses to testi­ mony or fails to show up, the Coast Guard may turn the mat­ ter over to ^ Federal District At­ torney. So far, we have never heard, of any of these cases being this Union, which was instigated by the $10 Building Assessment, is progressing and it has been proven from the membership's action that having suitable quar­ ters for our Union membership is a benefit to the Union as a whole. It is recommended to this Agents Conference that, in draft­ ing recommendations on the mat­ ter of the Building Program, special care should be taken that each Port Agent is charged with the responsibility of seeing that the Union Hall of his Branch is kept up to par in cleanliness and efficiency at all times. It is further recommended that some ways and means for more suitable quarters be arranged in those ports needing same. Operation of Union Appartus change any of these two points,: these recommendations be pre-? sented to the membership asi soon as possible in a ballot form. Membership Admission A previously enacted provi­ sion by the membership of this Union to stop admission of new members, other than through the organizing offices of the Union, has proven highly successful. The| number of members in good! standing, at this date, follows: | Books 11,003 I Permits 8,637 Trip Cards 429 The Maritime Commission's The handling of the Union's in- ters Offices that occasionally complete disregard of the status 20,069 ,f ter-office correspondence and some minutes do not arrive in Total of American shipping, and of business operations, even though other Branches in time for meet­ Thus we see that, although 'i the welfare of those who man the Headquarters Staff has been ings. This situation should be numerous men from the Organ-1 our ocean-going fieets, was izing field have been allowed in; reduced considerably the past remedied. more clearly demonstrated than 6 months, is operating fairly It is understood, of course, this Union, we are far from|ever in 1947. It continued its efficient. The files of the Union that from time to time Head­ having a top-heavy Union. It is| ruthless policy of scuttling now are in . such a. shape as to quarters, in an attempt to work called to the attention of this Ir American ships and seamen by guarantee a quicker response to towards greater efficiency, has Agents Conference that, even I giving or transferring our ves­ the outport Branches requiring requested Port Agents to assist though the number of jobs we I , sels to foreign-flag operators, information. in changing various routine mat­ hold under contract far exceeds |among which were a large pro­ Headquarters Offices recom­ ters, such as handling Social our book members, shipping in| portion operating under Pana­ mends to this Agents Confer­ Register, etc. Announcement of some areas is not too good. This| manian registry. ence that a plan be drafted in any proposed changes in the is attributed, in the opinion of i In violation of the Merchant such a manner so as to expedite business structure of the Union Headquarters Office, to the fact? Marine Act of 1936, which quicker delivery of the minutes shall be announced to the var­ that a large number of our con- ; called for the maintenance of a exchanged between the various ious Officials and membership tracted jobs are now being held; strong merchant marine, the ports. Several complaints have and recommendations for this by the membership of the SUP; _ and the Great Lakes District. It! Commission has been continu­ been received at the Headquar- will be put up for action. is recommended to this Confer-1ally whittling down the number Strikes ence that, in setting up any? of American vessels and build­ The good judgment of the last even tighter structure should be recommendation on this matter,: ing up foreign fleets at the ex­ pense of the domestic industry. Agents Conference in tightening made regarding possible future they consider all these issues. , The Maritime Commission is up the strike apparatus of the strike action, in the event we This Agents • Conference must,' have to hit the bricks this year above all, realize the potential currently pursuing its tradi­ Organization was shown by the against any operator or group dangers in this Taft-Hartley Bill tional role of a fink agency. It is manner of the operation of the of operators. Thus the Union will and the fact that, because of it,. • attempting to standardize wages Union strike against Isthmian be prepared to take the field we will see strikes throughout; aboard ships which it charters. Steamship Company this past on as short a notice as possible. this Industry the middle and lat- i These wages are, of course» be­ year. There is no necessity of The Agents Conference should ter part of this year. Each Offi-i ; low Union standards. We have analyzing this strike because of give serious thought to this mat­ cial must bear this in mind at| ; refused to recognize the Commis­ the fact that all this was car­ ter, inasmuch as whether or not this Conference, and work out|; sion's authority to set any wage ried at the time it occurred in we are prepared for a strike can a program in this Conference tog standards for our membership. the SEAFARERS LOG. easily mean the life or death put this Union in complete pre-S; The SIU stands four-square paredness in the event of suchE It is felt, however, that an of the Union. opposed to the Maritime Com­ strikes. ^ mission and regards it as an Shipping Rules and Constitution Paul Hall. enemy of. American seamen and Various recommendations Office has prepared this and Secretary-Treasurer shipping. The Commission " has through the form of ships' min­ have turned them over to this R. A. Matthews, caused a condition wherein forutes, Branch minutes and indi­ Conference for their considera­ Asst. Sec.-Treas; , eign merchant fleets are now vidual recommendations from tion and action. J. P. Shuler. operating more tonnage than membership have, been set up It is recommended to this Con­ Asst. Sec.-Treas. American ships. In fact, these on the matter of Shipping Rules ference that, in the event any J. H. Vplpian. foreign operators have greater and Constitution. Headquarters recommendations are made to Asst. Sec.-Treas. tonnage than they did in 1938. This ' the Commission has per jnitted in spite of the fact that shipyards abroad are working night and day, and the U.S.A output is less than 3 per cent From the point of view of or- up how much more profitable true right down the line. Every of the world's total tonnage un ganizipg accomplishments, the our efforts can be when we func­ single little shortcoming — no der construction. Continuation of the Maritime past year has been one of con­ tion as a well-coordinated body. matter how seemingly trivial— turned over to the District AttorCommission's present policy of siderable progress for the SIU, "Without a clearly defined pur­ in some way retards its growth. new and we doubt that he would pose and streamlined Organiza­ A poorly kept Branch Hall, a destruction of the shipping in and the gains made take prece­ even handle them. tion to put it into effect, we'd bad payoff, a failure to carry dustry-will lead to further waste dence over those of any other It should be made known to simply be striking out at many out the Union's Educational Pro­ of the taxpayer's money ^ and all persons that the SIU has been single year. The Organizing Pro­ targets — and hitting none. We gram, can foul-up the best laid large-scale unemployment among at all times opposed, and will alcannot afford to dissipate our en­ plans for expansion. For, in the gram which was laid down at American .seamen and shipyard way be vigorously opposed, to ergies; we must make every job final analysis, every Union man the 1945 Agents Conference workers. any type of Government inter­ reached a smooth, efficient level we undertake a success. —official and non-official alike— ference in the trade imion move­ of operation and culminated in In previous years, the work of is a Union Organizer. What he Coast Guard ment or to any attempt on the several important victories after the Organizing Department had does and what he may not do . During the past year we par­ Government's part to regiment a long series of preparations. eventually affects the progress tially succeeded in taking the workers in any manner. of all. The office and duties of Gen­ bite out of the Merchant Marine Fortunately, the entire Union eral Organizer were assigned to Hearing Unit. However, they Buildings and Halls apparatus has awakened to this me in mid-year. Since taking are still doing business at the fact. Increasing signs of the The Union today owns build­ over, I have made every effort same old stand imder the title membership's awareness can be^ to keep the Organizing Depart­ of • Merchant Marine Investigat­ ings in the following ports at seen every day. They have struck ment moving along at the pace ing Unit, although they no the listed values: a serious note in connection? set and established, in the early longer have the authority of Boston, Mass. with Union efficiency and pr6-| "? days of the drive. brass hats to act as both prose­ gress, as they realized that thel "; 276 State St $ 47,491.28 Many factors are responsible cutor and judge. Union's future is tied up with; Norfolk, Va. for the strides which we have The last legislature set up a 127 Bank St. its ability to expand. In thisp| 27,963.57 made, but none is more directly bill under which jnerchant sea­ Tampa, Fla. respect, the membei-ship shai-es; men could still be brought to 1809 N. Franklin St. 27,584.57 responsible than the cooperation the views of the officials whom; which is becoming more evident been hamstrung in spots by the they have elected to implement; trial before judges who are mem­ Mobile, Ala. in the conduct of our Union view that -some ports were sep­ the Organizing Program. I bers of the Civil Service. Con­ 1 So. Lawrence St 49,515.75 affairs. This essential cooperation arate "Port Unions" and not in­ gress, however, failed to appro­ New Orleans, L&. An interesting note that shouldi priate siny ihoney to pay these 339 Chartres St. ........ 20,715.81 rose to a new high in all ports. terlocking roots from which the be mentioned here is a fact that; ? The growing realization on the strength of the entire Union indicates the trend within the or-R; j judges. Consequently, there are New Orleans, La. no judges and no trials being 526 Bienville St. ...... 65,455.00 part of all Port Agents and Offi­ structure must come. Such a mis­ ganizational structure. And that? • cials that the entire Union struc­ conception of Union purpose can is that there is hardly an electedl;; ;| conducted at the present time. ture must be efficiently geared have—and has had in the past— These units are operating, Total ......$238,725.98 t6 the Organizing Program, if a paralyzing effect on SIU official today in the SIU who?,has not graduated from the ranks therefore, strictly as investigat­ of the Organizing Staff. r; ing units. 'They are preparing Note: This does not include we are to make headway, ties in growth. cases to be tried when and if anV: property of the . Union such with tbe spirit, of cooperation It goes without saying that no On the basis of this trend, the "Union can expand unless every Union's showing to date provesj 1 judges are appointed to pass on as otS^ fixtures, furniture, auto- now .prevailing. Any comparison of the accdm- point of rits machinery is operat­ the real success of the steadyfp the cases. . Under tiie . present ntobitwi. etcr^but only the buUd.plishments made -last year with ing effectively in behalf of its integration of the Organizing;;; method of investigation, these ings thenuwlves.) (Conlinued on Next Page) The Building Program of those of earlier, years will point Organizing Program. That is units only board • ships; when a Organizer's Report �THE SEAFARERS laG Organizer's Report Friday. February 27, 1948 Report of Boston Agent I Continued from Preceding Page) for maximum success, the tank­ We hav6 a Patrolman, a Dis­ which are on the list for the SIU give us no trouble here. We have er field stands as the current no Coast Guard cases and, since partment into a more promi- target of our organizing broad­ patcher and a Janitor on the Bos­ drive. Esso Tankers and other non­ we have only about 10 aliens, the ent role in the SIU's affairs. ton payroll, in addition to the side. The effect of this integration Simultaneous with the Cities Agent, and we' are letting the union tankers come into the Bos­ laws on alien seamen do not af­ ton area all the time, this being fect the Branch very much. as been manifold. Besides step- Service project, we are working Patrolman and the Dispatcher a cefltral discharge point for oil However, we are much concern­ ing up our drives and increas- on other unorganized tanker out­ alternate in jobs, so that both men for all of New England. The field ed about the alien problem and! ng the coordination so essential fits, which vary in size. will be familiar with the entire is wide open for a lot of organiz­ we feel .we will be able to keep o their success, the experience For the present then, the tank­ work and responsibilities of ing activity. these 10 men shipped. if all hands participating has er field is the baby. We have the Breinch. In this w.ay, if we Regarding the Constitution and The Hall in this port which is ; enabled us to reduce expenses. It has also permitted a maximum already made notable progress. ever have to cut down, we will Shipping' Rules, the prevailing owned by the Union, is clean and degree of flexibility in the use The field for organizing activity be prepared. Also, if business opinion around Boston among generally shipshape. On the subject of increasing the of all our organizational assets in this section of the Maritime picks up, we will not have to Officigls and membership alikfris that shipboard promotions should efficiency of the Union as a in pushing ahead on our pro­ Industry is viast, the obstacles are employ any new help. many. It must be repeated that be abolished. There is also a feel­ whole, the recommendation I gram. •our success will be determine^ During the Isthmian strike last ing that meetings should be call­ would make is a large-scale edu­ Probably the best proof of the by the amount of energy and summer, the Branch got no ac­ ed at an earlier hour than 7 p.m. cation program that would do the workability of our Program is; gygj,y^Union member tual help from other Unions, ex­ Under education and publicity, job better than anything else. cept from the Longshoremen who demonstrated by the range of the jg ready to give. we have established a beef box The Branch averages several did respect SIU picketlines. At Organizing Department's efforts and a mailing box to encourage payoffs a week, and gets a lot of the same time, the NMU talked and the result^ it attained. Other Organizing the submission of articles to the ships in transit. There usually are "unity" to our face and did -its For the purpose of brevity, the LOG, and the Port sends weekly -enough men around to fill all Department Activities best to raid SIU ships behind oiir the accomplishments of the past reports of the situation in Bos­ jobs called. year will be reviewed in out- In addition to the activities back. The MCS and MFOWW, ton to be printed in the LOG. With regard to cooperation |,line. For a more comprehensive directly involved in spearheading having no Halls in Boston,, show­ We have quorums regularly with other AFL Unions in this ed no attitude whatsoever. ipicture of the Organizing De­ the Union's expansion program, for the meetings and the mem­ partment's work, you are re­ the Organizing Department was The Isthmian strike and other bership takes an active part at area, I am not familiar with the ferred to the booklet, "Seafarers engaged in many other endeav­ things have shown that there all times. A good deal of the dis- situation last year. However, this .. year, the Boston Branch plans to Organizing Program," a reprint ors—all related to the tighten­ should be a permanent strike ap­ cussion •at, the meetings concerns , contact all AFL ATTT Maritime TT • . ..... Unions of which appeared in the Novem­ ing of the general organizational paratus in this port. While there pnncfifiifmnaI fiiir I _ constitutional fannninaliflac technicalities. Our ber 7, 1947 issue of the Sea- structure of our Union and in- is not, in my opinion, much meetings could be made a good and other AFL Unions and to es­ arers LOG. cresing the SIU's prestige in the chance of a general strike this deal better if we had a good edu­ tablish good relations with all labor movement. year, there is every possibility cational program which could of them. The Branch takes an active part in the affairs of the Union's Organizing Gain The latter objectives are the that we might have to take ac­ run during the week. Central Trades and Labor bodies The membership here seems of Boston and the State of Mass­ During the past year, 15 pre-1 Particular concern of the organ- tion against individual compan­ iously unorganized companies i^ing arm of the Union, becauK ies, the Taft-Hartley Act, or the well satisfied with the contracts, achusetts. In this way, the SIU's although there are points that responsibilities in the entire la­ were brought under the SIU without a sound, smooth-work­ communists. banner. With the signing of the ing organization that enjoys top AU-the Cities Service ships hit everybody thinks should be clari­ bor movement in the Boston area contracts with these outfits, a inter-union relations, our work the Boston area eventually. The fied. In general, the Branch has- will be discharged to the best total of 93 more ships was add­ among the unorganized could Branch Officials encourage the good relations with the compan­ interest of the SIU and of our members to get .aboard those ies but the West Coast tanker trade union brothers in other ed to those already being crewed well be in vain. up from our Union hiring halls.! Briefly, we have responded ships and the Branch Creeps or- outfits give some trouble, large- fields. Prospects are that some of!with picketline help and related ganizational literature dti handJjy because they operate through Waller J. Siekmann, these companies will expand I of assistance, to aU caUs at all times. In addition, the Of­ local agents. The Government Bureaucrats Agent their operations, which will cor- from legitimate trade unions ficials hit the unorganized ships respondingly increase the num- fighting good beefs. The increase in good will that has resulted ber of their vessels. Of these 15 companies, 11 are '""V poUcy has been trcf dry-cargo operators, 3 are tankespecially when it is er concerns, and one is a* deep- recalled that a few years ago our activities in this direction • During the past year, the SEA­ merchant seamen. It is the means At the present time, the fol­ sea towing outfit. were practically zero. FARERS LOG has proven itself whereby the membership and of­ lowing booklets are in the pro­ The reputation of the SIU has a powerful weapon in spreading ficials can be fully informed on cess of publication and should be Present Organizing jumped in all ports and our the Union's news, educational all phases of Seafarers activities, ready for distribution in a few Status officials carry weight in the gen­ program and progress to mem­ and kept fully conscious of their weeks at the most: role in building a stronger SIU. eral labor set-up ^in their res­ bers both at home and abroad. 1. A handbook for ships' dele­ The announcement last week A full-fledged educational pro­ gates. Over and over again, the LOG pective ports. by the National Labor Relations Board on the voting conducted To bolster our defenses in a'U has proven itself an invaluable gram means an alert member­ , 2. A pamphlet addressed to peramong unlicensed personnel of ports, we are constantly working organizing aid, as our Isthmian ship, which, in turn, insures a mitmen, which should aid great­ the Cities Service Oil Company's to expand the Maritime Trades and Cities Service victories — stronger Union. ly in integrating newcomers into Our educational literature ser­ the SIU. ^ tanker fleet gave terrific impe­ Depflrtment, the AFL's national among the many others—have so tus to our current drive in the body of Maritime Unions, which clearly shown. Tliousands of un­ ves two general purposes: 3. A revised and enlarged edi­ organized seamen have been get­ 1. It is^a^ftieans of instructing the SIU originally proposed. tanker field. tion of the Organizers' Handbook. The SIU recei'ved a total of For the days ahead, we will ting the SIU's message in places the membership in the essentials 4. A round-up pamphlet for the - 153. votes as -against 30 cast for have to step up our efforts in where organizers have no entree. of sound, healthy unionism. Special Service Department of "No Union," giving us 83 per every phase of our current ac­ And this brings us to the one 2. It is an essential adjunct to the Union. ^ cent of the valid ballots. tivity. To meet the new prob- big problem that always faces us any organizing drives by the 5. A full-sized history of Sea­ This overwhelming victory lemsi we must be well prepared. —increasing the circulation of Union. farers strike action. This will be • paves the way for the next step, If we are, the difficulties will the Union paper, not only among Until a few years ago, our ed­ published in a pocket-size edition our own members, but to all ! which is the polling of the Cit­ be decreased considerably. ucational literature appeared in­ and will sell for approximately The winning of all these ob­ maritime workers and the public frequently and sporadically. 25c, a price that^is at once cheap jectives will not sigrihl the end in general. However, the Program was step­ and will pay for any copies that However, the ciixulation can of our Organizing Program, ped up last year, and we printed which must be integrated into be —and should be —increased numerous booklets and pamph­ remain unsold. Other publications are being Union policy if it iai to function and in this the Port Agents are lets. planned. the key men. as the sparkplug of organiza­ The response to the increased Experience has shown the need The following are some of the tional growth. output was significant. Requests for intensification of the Educa­ things that can be done to boost The Organizing Department— for copies, and suggestions for tional Program, for the benefit and, for that matter, the entire the LOG mailing list: other publications have come of our own membership and as 1. A regular announcement by Union—is definitely committed to the Agent at Branch meetings from all quarters, demonstrating an adjunct to the organizing a program of continuing pro­ at Good and Welfare that the the membership's interest and campaigns. gress. What must be perfected, as the' LOG will be sent free to the the need for educational material. -The SIU is young and healthy. Similarly, the .-volunteer or­ LOG, is the method of distribu­ home of every member, his It boasts a membership that has family or friends, followed by ganizers and the Union's Organ­ tion. We must be certain that ies Service men on the question time and again demonstrated it distribution and collection of izing Staff, who have been in every publication reaches not of a Union shop as required im- is willing and able to support a constant touch with the unor­ only every one of our own mem­ subscription cards. der the Taft-Hartley Law. program of expansion. We must ganized seamen, have testified to bers, btit that unorganized sea­ Important as the Cities Serv­ puslr ahead on the membership's 2. A sign to the same effect, to­ the importance of our literature men and members of other gether with a sub-card disice victory is at the moment, it mandate. as an organizing medium. Unions find our publications '4>enser, should be prominently iwill have even greater signi- We cannot allow any signs of easily available. displayed in every Hall. A strong case in point, is the ificance in the near future, since stagnation in any single part of Since mailing these educational [plans are now under way to ex- the Union structure, else all of 3. Announcements at each meet­ Isthmian campaign which was ing, during Good and Welfare, successful, in large part, due to publications to the LOG subscrib­ jpand the fleet to 22 ships. Ac- the hard-won gains, and the that the LOG wants addresses the effective use of Union litera­ ers is too expensive a procedure, Iquisition of that fleet would Union's strength with them, "some other ways must be devised of bars and clubs, ^., where ture throughout the drive. [definitely establish the SIU as stand in serious jeopardy. The SIU men congregate both in It should be added now that by this Conference. It would formidable trade union factor Seafarers' future lies in expanthe U.S. and in'foreign ports'. pubUcations costs are kept to an seem to us that the already es­ fn the tanker industry. .sion. extremely low figure, since the tablished apparatus of. the Union In line with our policy of es- It is to that end that we must Union Education greater part of our material is —the Branches, the Organizing fcablishing points of concentration key all our efforts. How well we riin off on the Union's multilith Staff, and the volunteer ships' In the unorganized sections of do that will determine how far Like the Union newspaper, the machine, whenever feasible, and organizers—may solve this ques­ ihe Maritime Industry, and we go. SKID'S Educational Program is a costs little more than the price tion. powerful influence in accomplish­ t)ringing into play the full powLindsey Williams, of the paper used. GeorgS Novick, Editor of LOG ing our goals as a trade union of tr of our organizing machinery General Organizer i\ Report of Log Editor .•J '"C.1 �•f tn E S EAE AR E RS FHday; February 57; 1M8 This Port is clicking smoothly in all its activities. At present, we are operating with the following Staff: Three Dispatchers, two Stewards Pa­ trolmen, two Joint Patrolmen, two Engine Patrolmen, two Deck Patrolmen, and one Baggage Room Attendant, in addition to .'.V ^'temporary help . as needed. In accordance with the Union's Economy Program, as stressed by the previous Agents Con­ ference, the Port is now operat­ ing with the minimum personnel possible under existing condi­ tions. We have constantly trim­ med all expenditures to give us a maximum of operating effi­ ciency with the least possible expense. In view of our steady attention to this matter, further cuts would be inadvisable since they would result in sacrifice of efficiency in handling the Port's business. However, the moment any situ­ ation presents itself that would make further reduction of ex­ penditures feasible, the Port of New York will act immediately. As in all previous strikes, the membership in the Port of New York during the Isthmian strike responded enthusiastically. In every phase of the conduct of ^ LOG Page Seven Reaoit of New York Agent being on the ball has made for quick settlement of beefs. When they aren't busy with payoffs or beefs, they turn to other Union the strike, we always had avail­ ing for any," nor did we need it. great effect in increasing mem­ business such as organizing work, etc. able a considerably larger num­ In New York, relations with the bership interest in the LOG. The Coast Guard at present is MFOWW are pretty good. We feel the LOG should be in­ ber of men than was needed for causing us very little trouble In our opinion, the SlU strike creased by four pages to allow any particular task. The mem­ apparatus can be improved by for even greater coverage of here, and there are very few bership showed an alertness and education of the membership, a Union and Maritime activity, if cases coming up. The granting determination to win the strike program which was already in an'd when such an increase is of citizenship to alien members who sailed during the war would that will be of definite value in effect last year. Strike efficiency possible. greatly help ease the problem, can be stepped up by a broader There is always far more than future beefs as well. since we have about 200 aliens and far-reaching plan of educa­ a quota at our membership meet­ around our Port. We had our usual good coop­ tion. ings which are held regularly. eration from the Internationali Our Hall is in good, clean Longshoremen's Association and Insofar as the AFL Port Coun­ Membership participation in the shape. Frenchy Michelet, our its various locals, including the cil in this Port is concerned, re­ meetings is very good. A great building superintendent, is do­ Marine Division of that Union. lations with the other member variety of discussions take place ing an excellent job in keeping The local Port Council of the Unions are already at a high in which many men take the things shipshape. It is rented. AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ level of cooperation. This can floor, especially under Good and However, we feel that a Hall Welfare. ment was cooperative in every should be purchased that would Interest in the meetings is al­ fill the bill as our present acrespect throughout the period of ready pretty high and meetings commandations are inadequate. the Isthmian strike, which went are generally of overflow propor­ With the possibility of several off smoothly in this Port. No tions. Begirming with our next new companies coming under trouble was encountered on any meeting, however, we are taking contract, we would need more score. our Branch's public address gear space. It could be financed by a The National Maritime Union to the meeting hall. We've found Building Assessment of $10. wished us '/good luck" when we the equipment in the meeting Coordination between this pulled the pin, although, up to hall to be unreliable and this Branch and other Branches and that time, they had used every will be remedied from now on. Headquarters is good. We give device in the books to keep the Our contracts rate tops with prompt response to all requests Isthmian seamen from getting the membership, since they are from them and we have received the representation of the SlU, the best in the Industry. Some quick response to all our com­ which they overwhelmingly vot­ ed for. From the MCS we got be maintained by continuing our clariflcations are still needed, munications. no cooperation—we weren't look- efforts for mutual understanding however, in the Deck, Engine, Ships paying off in this Port and Stewards Departments. range from 10 to 20 a week, de­ on all problems of concern to At regular meetings, the mem­ pending upon conditions, with the group, and we will work in bership has endorsed our cur­ others coming in transit status. that direction. rent negotiations for another All. beefs are settled at the point The great possibility we see wage increase and has made of production. This Port is operating with few clarifications are needed on for a strike this year lies in the some recommendations f or We generally have enough men Taft-Hartley T^aw. It is probable changes in working rules. I to meet the jobs. If we lack one Patrolman-Dispatcher, in ad­ some of the working rules. dition to the Agent. Relations with operators of that we could be forced into a Relations with operators in needed manpower, we call other strike because of the adminis­ Since the effectiveness of the vessels making this Port are tration of the Law. That de­ this" Port are fair. No trouble Ports, and we have no trouble Union's strike machinery de­ good. None of our men encounter pends entirely on events ahead. is had in settling beefs. Our in getting operators to give pends on the membership's un­ any trouble with the Coast We wish to emphasize that pre­ Patrolmen are very well-experi- transportation for men needed enced and discharge their duties in other Ports, derstanding of our objectives, a Guard, and the alien seamen's paredness is essential. with maximum efficiency. Their | J.oe Algina, Agent broadening of the Education problem in Tampa is negligible. Experience in this Port shows Program directed at^ both those The Branch owns its own Hall, within our Organization and the which is in tiptop shape. This that the membership is whole­ unorganized seamen might be building is of particular advan­ heartedly in favor of, and sup­ tage in a beef, since we have ports fully, the Union's Organ­ of great benefit. izing Program. They hav^ been A strike in which our Union facilities for complete service to very helpful on every count and This Branch is in good condi- and maybe sports would be a good thing, if it is possible. An may be involved appears likely the members with adequate are eager for organizing oppor­ tion. for this year, in relation to the space to feed and house them tunities. The response shown in There is one Patrolman, a Dis­ explanation on some parts of the in an emergency. Taft-Hartley Law. the Cities Service Organizing patcher-Patrolman, one Organ­ working rules in each issue of We have found, too, that own­ Drive shows what can be done izer-Patrolman and a Secretary the paper might be helpful. The Union's Organizing Pro­ ing our own building gives the on the Branch Staff, in addition Thfere is always a quorum pres­ gram has the full endorsement Union greater prestige among by the membership. ent for our regular membership to the Agent. Unorganized ships on which of the membership on the Tampa other organizations in the labor meetings and all hands take an the Union is concentrating come During the Isthmian strike, in beach and they favor continua­ movement. into the Port from time to time. which the membership here went active and enthusiastic part in tion of the all-out drive which already has met with much suc­ We have no beefs concerning It is a hard and fast rule here all-out, other Unions respected the proceedings. Shipping Rules, the cooperation we get from that all organizing efforts be our picketlines and the Long­ Organizing and a new Hall for cess. other Branches and Headquar­ given the full support and co­ shoremen refused to work Isth­ Philadelphia are topics always Several recommendations which ters. All requests have been operation of the Port's entire under discussion. mian ships. the Port has to present to the handlied promptly and any aid facilities and personnel. When­ The membership here supports Agents Conference are those per­ we have requested has been dis­ ever and wherever the situation One thing that was learned the present Union drive to ob­ from the Isthmian strike was taining to shipboard promotions patched right away. demands it. New York Port ma­ that a standard procedure should tain new wage increases to off­ and other Shipping Rules. Tampa averages one to two chinery is put at the disposal of be set up by which men would set the rising cost of living. Some Reports from this Port are dis­ payoffs a week, although several the Organizing Director. be uniformly fined for, missing clarification of working rules and patched to the LOG each week. ships come in here on an in A good many of the smaller picket duty, since it is the obli­ overtime provisions would be All points in Tampa where sea­ transit status. craft-like towboats, ferries, etc. gation of all members to support helpful in eliminating beefs. men hang out receive ample Fink Halls are no problem in —come under the jurisdiction of the Union at all times. Generally speaking, our rela­ copies of each issue. In fact, this Port. If any need arises for the ILA in New York. Whei-e tions with the companies here Any strike action taken by the many other Trade Unions, with manpower which we are unable they did not have jurisdiction, we are very good. Best company to whom we have excellent rela­ to supply, we contact the near­ have gone all-out. All companies SlU this year is moi-e likely to do business with is Waterman tions, also receive the paper, est SlU Port. However, we gen­ unorganized are giveh complete be taken against the Taft-Hartley and the two toughest appear to which we have tried to use to erally have sufficient men avail­ attention. Cities Service was one, Law. The membership hei-e is deep­ be Calmar and Isthmian. Reason cement our good relations. able to meet any such needs. Meseck towboats was another. ly interested in the Organizing for beefs with Calmar is that it Membership in this Port is All officials of this Branch are We favor full continuation of Campaign and-they will give it won't store its ships properly active in our meeting. Problems active in local trade union af­ the highly successful Organizing everything they've got. We get without the Union taking action. of Organizing and matters of lo­ fairs. The SlU has played, and Drive which the SIU has been quite a few Cities Service ships The local membership is active cal Union concern are among continues to play, an important pushing in Maritime. There are in here and they are contacted in keeping down performers. those points discussed most fre­ role in Tampa's union move­ still great possibilities for the whenever possible. Full cooperaThe Coast Guard is no trouble ment, as a result of which we Union among the unorganized. -tion has been given to the Or­ here. In fact, there have been quently. Several^ recommendations were One point that is constantly have created considerable good made by the membership at reg­ ganizing Department from this only two or three cases here in will throughout the community. a year. raised at our meetings is the ular meetings in regard to Con­ Port. With only about 10 or 15 aliens problem of the local shipchand- Last year we gave all-out sup­ stitution and Shipping Rules Among the changes recom­ lers. Our membership has been port to the Teamsters Union in throughout the year. Among mended by the membership for around the port, we are general­ instructed to refrain from buy­ its conduct of the taxi strike. them were suggestions on ship­ consideration by the Agents' ly able to ship them, so there is • ing any stores from these finks, Only a few weeks ago, we had board promotions and changes Conference is to stop shipboard no problem on this issue. who refused to support us dur­ men on the picketlines in sup­ in rules — all recommendations promotions and changes in the The Philadelphia Hall, which ing the 1946 General Strike. The port of the International Asso­ are being turned ovgr to the Shipping Rules which would in­ is rented, is far from adequate. membership has been requested ciation of Machinists which was Agents Conference as per mem­ voke a four-hour limit in the It is very difficult to keep clean; to pass this word to all Stewards striking against the airlines at bership instructions. amount of time a man has to it is a firetrap and is not large throughout the maritime indus­ the local airport. enough to hold our meetings. This Port submits a weekly turn do\jj'n a job. try, and we have asked local Our efforts in copperating with report to the J,OG. To encourage Reports are submitted by this On an average, we have two or Unions to help us by-pass these the labor movement here have wider circulation of the Union Port to the LOG each week, and three payoffs here a week and a resulted in much good will for newspaper among the member­ the paper is widely distributed in number of vessels in transit most finks. the Seafarers, and have brought ship, we ha"ve placed a box and Philadelphia, of the time. Seldom does the Port Our contracts are in the mem­ pledges of cooperation to us from application cards on the fiftli An increase in the size of the have to turn to Headquarters bership's opinion good ones, and deck;- as well as signs through­ LOG to permit a roundup of cur­ for help in settling a beef. they recognize the superior pro­ many organizations. L. A. Gardner. Agent C, Simmons, Agent out the building. This has had rent events, general labor news, visions of pur agreements. Some Report of Tampa Agent Report of Philadelphia Agent ? '13 �A, Page Eight THE S EAT ARE RS L O G Report of Baltimore Agent "V. Friftay, February 27* 1948 Report of Mobile Agent The business of the Port of addition we submit other mate­ On all fronts, the Seafarers In­ bile, and it is in good condition. Baltimore is handled by the fol­ rial of interest to the member­ ternational Union made great Some repairs and improvements In the organization of the Ma­ lowing Staff: one Agent, one Dis­ ship. Members on the beach strides during the past year. In have been made lately which rine Allied Workers — such as patcher, four Patrolmen, one here are encouraged to submit this Branch, we have solidified will save us money in the long the fishermen, tugboatmen, and Janitor-Handyman, who also ful­ letters, stories, suggestions to the the strength of the Maritime run. The men are satisfied with riggers -r the LOG helped out a great deal with stories and pic­ fills Patrolman's duties, and one paper, and any material we get Trades Council, organized tug­ the Hall, but much more wiU tures. Practically all of these from them that is of general in­ boats, riggers and shoregang, and be done when our first floor Secretary. men get the LOG, and seeing We are operating with a terest, including pictures, are made plans to extend this Or­ tenant moves out. pictures and storieS about them­ minimum of personnel and there forwarded to the LOG. ganizing Drive to the few un­ selves made them feel like an Our main problem at present Every possible hangout of sea­ organized towboat companies. . are no recommendations for pos­ important part of the Union. is manpower. Many ^ times we men receives copies of the LOG sible reduction at the present. The biggest single action of have had to send to The nearest Our- relationship with the op­ We had solid response from and we steadily try to widen our the past year was the Isthmian SIU Port to* help us supplj- erators is pretty good. We con­ the membership during the con- circulation in the Port. Meetings strike and that proved that the enough men to fill the contracted duct of the Isthmian strike in are always attended by a full SIU has one of the smoothest jobs. As long as other Ports can tact all ships as soon as they this Port. Their interest in this quorum and more, with the strike. machines in existence. help us, we will be okay, and arrive, and get air recommen­ important beef made it 100 per­ membership actively participat­ The only recommendation I have we don't want to issue tripcards dations so that fhey can be thrashed out before the payoff. cent effective and they handled ing in the sessions. The Or­ is that the financial end be clar­ unless absolutely necessary. That keeps bum beefs down to ganization program generally is ified so that all Branches will themselves weU throughout. a minimum, and enables us to the most frequently discussed operate under the same program. We're averaging about seven really hit hard on the legitimate The American Federation of topics. payoffs each week, with about Labor Unions in Baltimore, with In Mobile, the membership Seafarers in this Port regard the same number of sign-ons. beefs. whom we enjoy very good rela­ our present contracts as very was solidly behind the Isthmian Many'ships in transit hit this The Coast Guard hasn't bother­ tions, gave us their full support. good. Some provisions of the strike, and we received full sup­ Port, and they are also visited ed us lately, but we keep a close The NMU, MCS and MFOWW contracts, however, require clari­ port from all other Unions. The by the Patrolmen. We try to watch because they may be get­ respected our picketlines. The fication. Aside from this, the NMU respected ^ur picketlines, settle all the beefs right in our ting ready for some more un­ conduct of the strike was air­ membership has no recommenda- and had the action lasted longer, own Port, and have only had derhanded work. None of our tight. there would have been no chance tioris for future negotiations at to send an average of two beefs men has been charged by the for the company to fink any of The strike apparatus has been the present time. per year to New York for set­ Coast Guacd for ^ any offense becoming more and more effec­ The Coast Guard is no head­ its ships out. tlement. whatsoever, and it looks like the It appears at this time that tive each year, and each beef ache at this time. No instances SIU program against the brass has made us stronger for the of trouble involving our mem- there are two things facing the The Log has proved to be a hats really paid off. valuable asset in our organizing. next one. To keep us prepared bers with the Coast Guard have Union this year. One is the pos­ The membership of the Mo- : sibility of a. strike if the com­ We post copies of the paper in for any kind of a beef, the mem­ arisen here for some time. bile Branch has made no specific all the seamen's hangouts, and bership here feels a $10.00 Strike With approximately 50 alien panies, backed up by the bur­ recommendations, other than that have plenty of copies -available eaucrats, try to scuttle the Union Assessment might be of great members around our Port, they the Union continue to organize in the Union Hall. In addition, Hiring Hall. If this happens, the help in making our position more do not pose any particular prob­ the unorganized and to lead the we encourage the men to sub­ membership would hit the bricks solid for the future. lem for the Brai^ch. Neverthe­ on a second's notice and stay scribe to the LOG so that their way in wages and conditions. The AFL Port Council in less, if they were to be granted families can also read it. -Gal Tanner, Agent Baltimore is a strong, closely-co­ citizenship for wartime service, out until hell freezes over, if necessary. ^ operating organization right now, whatever problem does exist The other situation is in re­ and we are continually doing our would disappear entirely. We spect to« further organizing. We utmost to tighten its effective­ are in favor and support their have petitioned the Radcliff Sand ness'at all times. right for recognition of their and Gravel Company (two tugs The one fiy in the ointment, w.T service. and two dredges), and the Besides the Agent, this Port times to aid in whatever way The building we occupy is Beardsley Towing Company has a Patrolman who also acts possible. which will no doubt cause a , strike this year is the Taft-_^ rented by the Union. It is kept (three towboats). We also intend as Dispatcher. We do expect, however, to be Hartley Law. For such possible clean and in good shape to increase our shoregang and able to assume a part in the Or­ development ,we must keep ab­ throughout, and whatever im­ rigging membership to about 250. There are no recommendations ganizing Drive by working on provements are possible are solutely prepared. There is a great desire on the that can be made '^at present to the tinkers going into Jackson­ In the Port of Baltimore, the made in the membership's in­ port of our members to get a further reduce the Port's expen­ ville shipyard for repairs since membership of the Union is 100 terest. real toehold -in the tanker in­ ditures. this is the closest Port. We have about eight ships dustry. Winning the Cities Serv­ A possibility for improvement percent in favor of the SIU's allNews of^ this Port's activities out Organizing Drive and has paying off, on an average, each ice electiqn is a long step for­ in the Union's strike apparatus are sent into the LOG whenever shown its willingness to help in week in this Port.. Many ves­ ward, and. whatever volunteer might be had by building a bet­ there are any developments. All bringing the unorganized into sels make Baltimore a Port of organizing is needed" to do the ter strike set-up which can be possible points are covered in oxir ranks. There are numerous CaU. With our policy of set­ rest of the job, will be furnished made to meet .each kind of beef. distributing the paper here. unorganized ships coming into tling beefs at the point of pro­ by the membership, just as it In spite of the fact that there Membership meetings are held the Port, and we are cooperating duction, it is very seldom that was in the Isthmian Drive. seems to be little possibility of here whenever a quorum is in all possible ways with the beefs have to be submitted to Our meetings in this Branch a strike developing, unless the , Organizing Department in fur­ Headquarters. This may hap­ are well attended, and the men Taft-Hartley Law is pushed, we present.. At the meetings. Union program and policy are discussed thering the program it is push­ pen possibly twice a year. take an active interest in the should maintain our strike ap­ with emphasis on the Expansion Generally there is sufficient affairs of the Union. Lately most paratus for any eventuality. ing ahead on. Drive. With respect to the expansion manpower on the beach here to of our discussions have centered The membership holds the and organization Program of the fill our needs. Should man- around the contract. Shipping The membership here is ' in Union, we feel the results prove power problems arise in this Rules, and take-home pay. The favor of a full program of or­ present contracts of the SIU to it is a wise move and that all, Port, we immediately notify gashound problem has practical­ ganizing and are behind our be the best in the industry and, cui-rent objectives 100 percent. except for a few clarifications, our efforts should be directed to the nearest SIU Port and re­ ly been eliminated. At present, there are no unor­ has no recommendations. They quest men. further expansion. Most of the men feel that the ganized ships on which the have endorsed the wage increase The membership in this Port All Port Officials of the present agreements are good, and Union is concentrating coming which the Negotiating Committee has made several recommenda­ Branch attend meetings of the realize that the only way to is presently trying to win from into Savannah. tions in regard to changes in local AFL Maritime Port Coun­ better them is by staying right Sliipping Rules. As per instruc­ cil regularly and take an active on the course and not allowing Generally speaking, since Sa­ the operators to meet the in­ tions, these proposed changes part in its affairs. The Council the companies to point the fin­ vannah is mainly a Port for creased cost of living. Relations with the South At­ will be turned over to this Con­ in this Port is strong and effec­ ger at the Union. For that rea­ South Atlantic Ships, this Branch lantic Stean. ship Company are tive and is of great value in ference. son, we try to live up to our has had little to do in the way fair and we have no trouble in Reports from Baltimore appear ^ major beefs. end of the contract all the time. of helping the Organizing Drive, ||i^ ; in the LOG each issue and in, Wm. Renlz, Agent • We own our building in Mo­ although we stand ready at all settling beefs aboard their ships. No trouble is experienced here Report of Savannah Agent One Dispatcher and the Ag­ ent handle the business of this Port. Under existing circumstances, |ers. Meetings are being held it would be impossible to rec- ILA are good in this Port. "The SIU's Organizing Drive is more regularly now. Interest in onunend further cuts in the being felt down )^ere as it has the meetings is high and* among .Port's expenditures. San Juan was not affected by created more jbbs for the Puerto the subjects rating the most disthe Isthmian strike, inasmuch as Rican membership, and the cussion is shoregang work. none of that company's ships membership is behind it all the The general opinion here is that our coiRracts are the best touch the Port. In spite of this, way. however, the membership here One of the primary recom­ in the industry. The only clari­ was greatly interested in the mendations which the member­ fication that seems to be needed strike, which they followed close­ ship in San Juan has instructed is in reference to some of the me to bring up at the Agents Stewards Department .working ly in the LOG. A strike is always possible in Conference is a suggestion for a rules. maritime because of the Taft- change to allow extension in Our relationship with the op­ Hartley Law, and on this score time for permitrrien aboard ship erators here are good, and there it would be wise to be prepared from the present three months is no s trouble in settling beefs. to six months. The membership in this Port throughout the year. Articles are sent to the LOG will hardly be affected by any As yet there is no AFL Port Council in San Juan, but we each week from this Port and laws affecting alien seamen, have been working to establish the local labor situation is re­ since few of them are in this one, and our relatior^,^wpv ^ nff* ts the Seafar- poft; in fact, there are just two Report of San Juan Agent alien members around San Juan. The Coast Guard is no longer a problem in San Juan, as seems to be the situation generally. The Hall presently occupied by the SIU in San Juan is. rent­ ed. it is clean, but inadequate for our needs and a change, whether to another rented spot, or one that thd" Union might purchase, would be of benefit to the membership. Other Torts have been work­ ing smoothly with San Juan, as has Headquarters, with all of our requests being answered promptly. A payoff takes place in San Juan every other week, and there are two ships putting in here in transit every week. There are enough men in the Port to fill any manpov/er needs. Colls, Agent from the Coast Guard, and the alien seamen problem does not have any proportions, with fey, if any, on the beach in Savaimah. We have no complaint with re­ gard to relations with other Ports and •Headquarters. All re­ quests made have been met promptly. About one payoff a week takes place in the Port of Savannah, and other ships make it a Port of Call. Calls for jobs can always be filled with local manpower. No fink halls operate in this Port. We call upon the nearest SIU Hall when we are unable to meet any job calls. This Branch is doing whatever is possible to improve relations with other trade unions in Savannah. At the present time, the state of our relations is on a good plane, C. starling, Agentr/-AI m �Friday, February 27, 1948 THES^ArFARERS Report of Now Orloans Agent This Branch is now operating under a policy of economy, which, however, does not inter­ fere with efficiency and service to the membership. We have on the payroll four Patrolmen, one Dispatcher, one combination Dis­ patcher-Doorman, one JanitorHandyman, and one Secretary. The Isthmian strike gave the Union a chance to find out whether or not our strike appar­ atus had improved in the year since the General Strike, There was no question about it—it has. On the whole, the Isthmian Strike was much smoother, and the entire Union machinery was LOG Report of Norfolk Agent the less there are still quite a few snags show up, changes can be The Port of Norfolk is on a take it away through the 'Taftpretty even keel. On the staff, Hartley Law. guys who never take the floor. made at that time. For this reason, an Educational Ave average about six payoffs we have one Patrolman, one The organizational progress of Program in each Part" would be each week, and about the same Dispatcher, one Janitor-Patrol­ the past year has strengthened a good idea so that our mem­ number of sign-ons. There are the Union immeasurably, and man, and one Secretary. bers could become better speak­ several ships hitting this Port in the membership in Norfolk is It does not appear that ex­ for its all-out continuance. The ers and again enough confidence transit each week. As a general to make themselves heard when rule, we settle all our own beefs penses can be cut any more, but men want to move right in on anything important comes up. and seldom pass a beef on to occasional surveys will be made any unorganized lines, and with Our agreements are considered Headquarters for settlement. all available resources. to see what can be done. by our members to be the best in In regard to manpower, we are During the Isthmian strike, the 'We are doing all in our power the industry, and the member­ okay, and we have enough men ship has not made any recom­ on the beach to fill our con­ membership went down the line to further the SIU's Organizing Drive. Very few of the ships mendation along this line for tracted jobs. and enthusiastically backed every currently being worked on come Whenever necessary, we call move. The spirit of the strike this Conference. into this Port, but when they do, Relations with the operators upon near SIU Branches for help was reflected in the 100 per we contact the crews, distribute are good in "this Port and we in crewing up ships, and we also literature, and try to get pledge cent support given us by the rarely have to tie up a ship to supply men if called on to do so. cards signed to be sent to Head­ There is never any problem col­ MCS and the MFOWW. The square a beef. quarters. NMU respected our picketlines, Sometimes the Coast Guard is lecting money for transportation and" that's all we wanted from called in to complicate matters. from the operators. The membership and officials We cooperate with the other them. of this Port are in favor of the This happens abput 2 or 3 times a week. We represent aU mem­ AFL Unions in this Port and Since last year, our strike ap­ Constitution and Shipping Rules bers and try our best to break have been instrumental in or­ paratus has been streamlined and as they now stand, but want to ganizing the waitresses and bar­ now there is nothing that this go on record as being opposed to the Coast Guard charges. shipboard promotions. This has Our present HaU is in fair tenders, and in helping other Port recommends. shape and is clean, but we are Unions win their strikes. Our The AFL Maritime Trades come up quite a bit lately, and looking forward to the time Branch is active in the Maritime Council is now functioning 100 the Branch feels that the Agents when we can move into our new Trades Council, and we have percent and is an important it­ should do something to stop this home. Tffis should take place good coordination of effort with em in the daily affairs of the practice. all other Unions in the Council. affiliated Unions. This is good in the Spring. The LOG is distributed to var­ This Port is also Headquarters because it provides a strong ious places where seamen gather, The Union structure here is in good condition, and the coopera­ for the Marine Allied Workers, backing in the event of a strike. and men are encouraged to have tion between the Ports and from SIU affiliate, which covers Fish­ We should be ready for a the paper sent to their families. Headquarters is generally pretty ermen, Tugboatmen, and Allied strike at any time, because even good. - There are no recommen­ Workei-s. All these outfits are if wages and conditions are bet­ Our Branch meetings are held dations for making the Union maintained and serviced by the tered, we will have to hit the regularly, and the membership business system more effective Port's facilities. bricks to save our Union Hiring. takes an active part in all dis­ E. Sheppard, Agent That is, if the operators try to at this time, but should any able to swing into action very quickly. This Branch went allout in the action, and our picketlines were respected by all other Unions, including the NMU, MCS, and MFOWW. Although some of the CIO Unions offered us assistance, we refused and told them just to respect our lines. This year again we face the possibility of strike, only wages and conditions will not be the Operations in the Port of Gal­ ganizers and we can be called here and we seldom have cases _ main issues. This year, we will veston, which is now serving the upon at any time for any job. involving our members. The have to fight- to maintain our entire Texas area, are running At present, we are surveying problem of alien seamen is very Hiring Hall and, if that is neces­ smoothly. In addition to the the possibilities existing among little felt in this port, as we av­ sary, the membership will be Agent, we have two Patrolmen, unorganized outfits in this area. erage only about ten alien sea­ solidly behind such a strike. one Dispatcher, and a Secretary. We feel there are good possibil­ men on the beach here. However, The attitude of the member­ In view of the wide area of ities for organizing them, and in the membership feels v e r y ship toward the Organizing Cam­ operations, there is little possi­ this connection will cooperate strongly about the treatm-nt paign is just as good now as it bility of expenditures being cut with the Organizing Director and handed our alien Brothers and his staff. recommends that the Union con­ was during the Isthmian Drive. any further. The one big recommendation tinue using its apparatus until cussions and all decisions. Most There is never any trouble* get­ Membership in the Texas ports of the talk centers around con­ ting men to volunteer for un­ went all the way in supporting which the membership in this their beef is settled. tracts, Shipping Rules, and the organized ships and these men the^ Isthmian strike. We had Our Hall is in good shape and Organizing Drive. do a bang-up job once they get plently of volunteers for all the is kept clean. We rent our pres­ In the opinion of the members aboard. ent quarters. necessary strike duties and all Shoreside help consists of con­ hands were anxious to do their We have no beef in our rela­ our present contracts are very tacting the ships as soon as pos­ bit. tionship with the other ports as good, but recommend that better sible and telling the crews the we always get prompt answers wages be aimed for in the next All other Unions in these ports latest organizational develop­ supported our strike by respect­ to all our requests for informa­ negotiations. Some clarifications ments. We also put organiza­ ing our picketlines. The NMU, tion and whatever gear we might of the contract are necessary. tional material and the LOG MCS, and MFOWW likewise re­ need. Relations with the operators aboard all the ships, and collect spected our lines. The Union structure can al­ are good at this time. "We have as many pledges as possible to ways be made more streamlined little difficulty in getting our Our strike apparatus seems to be sent in to New York. and efficient by more and more beefs settled. In New Orleans, we are en­ be functioning effectively, but cooperation by all hands. Full We have no trouble with the gaged in a drive in fhe tugboats, improvements can be made by port has made is in regard to cooperation throughout the Or­ revamping last year's set-up to Coast Guard, and the situation stopping shipboard promotions, ganization will bring about full and there is a good possibility on aliens does not affect this that some of the companies will meet the needs that may lie which will be brought up at this efficiency. ahead and by further educating Conference. be brought under the SlU ban­ We're paying oft" an average of port, as we only have about 25 the membership through the We regulai-ly submit a report four ships a week in Texas Ports, around. ner. Union's program. to the LOG, in addition to any with more coming in on transit In order to keep expanding, The Hall in this port is the We are continually trying to other material we feel might be calls. We have not found cause property of the Union, and is the members here feel it is necessary for every SIU member strengthen the AFL Port Coun­ of interest to the membership. to submit beefs to New York, always kept clean and in order. and official in every port to talk cil by improving the relations of The Branch regularly distributes since all of them are settled sat­ We have had no trouble get­ to every unorganized seaman and the member Unions and taking the LOG to all spots visited by isfactorily at the point of produc­ ting answers from other an active pai-t in the affairs of seamen. tion. tell the story of what an SIU Branches or from Headquarters, All hands take an active part contract means. Our wages and the Council. There are sufficient men on and what gear we request is sent conditions are our best argu­ Since the Taft-Hartley Law's in the membership meetings and the beach to handle the calls for to us as quickly as possible. effect may be felt when our con­ quorums are always present. jobs. If, at any time, we have a ments. About 2 to 4 ships payoff here In regard to Shipping Rules, tracts run out this year, it might Ways and means of building and shortage of manpower, we im­ New Orleans Branch recom­ mean a strike. We should, there­ strengthening the Union are the mediately call upon other ports each week and many in-transit mends that no shipboard promo­ fore, be fully prepared for what­ main topics discussed. for men. We have had no trouble vessels call here. Norfolk beefs The membership in Galveston in getting the coinpanies to fur­ are settled in Norfolk and we tions be allowed, and that no ever situation develops. In the Texas ports, the mem- is satisfied with the present con­ nish transportation for men be­ seldom pass along a beef to man be permitted to transfer Headquarters for settlement. from one job to another, even barship has given 100 percent co­ tracts, although some have stated ing sent to other ports. All officials in our Port are ac­ though both jobs are on the same operation in carrying out the a need for a few clarifications on We have frequently had to call ship. This is coming up fre­ Union Organizing Program, and working rules. Aside from the tively attending meetings of the on other Ports to help us crew quently, and the membership tliey seem to understand the wage increase, which the Nego­ local Port Council of the Mari­ ships, and never had any trouble benefits to all in expanding our tiating Committee is currently time Trades Department and wants action taken, operations in all fields. working on, the membership has working to improve the relations. collecting transportation from r' Our meetings are usually About five unorganized ships no further recommendations. It should be mentioned in this the companies. pretty active with many men Our relations with the oper­ report that Galveston Is an ac­ taking part in the discussions. come into ports in,our area each Our Branch is cooperating all Main topics are organizing, week and we are providing every ators in this Port are good and tive Port Insofar as om- affiliate, the way with the other affiliates wages and conditions, and the possible help to the Organizing we have no trouble in settling the Marine Allied Workers, is of the Port Council, and we Department in contacting these any beefs, with the exception concerned. The Galveston Branch general welfare of th? Union. Although plenty of men take ships and attaining the Union's of the Los Angeles Tanker out­ of the SIU services these tugs work with any other honest Un­ ion that asks us for help. and services the membership. the deck to be heard on the vari­ objectives, ^e Branch's staff is fit. keitb Alsop, Agent ous subjects that come up, never- always available to aid the Or­ : The Coast Guard is, no problem Ben P. Ijlc^ Acti^ Agent Report of Galveston Agent 't Page Nine �• . Iv. !P H Jf S ^ I^A A 1^ K S- L O G Ten r Friday. February 27. 1948 meONFEBlH On Finances The Committee appointed to shall be* immediately remove< make recommendations on the from office, pending charges and finances of the Organization has trial as per the Constitution o: given consideration to all finan- our Union, cial phases of the Union ahd 3. Hospital Donations: the following are our recom- Committee has had it pointed out that, in some ports. Hospi­ mendations: 1. Economizing Program: This tal Donations are taken up to Committee finds that the current give to local Hospitals. This program for economizing, as laid Committee is of the opinion that down by Headquarters Offices this practice of distribution this past year, has been an asset should be discontinued, and al to the Union. A study of the such donations shall be remitted Headquarters Financial Reports.] to the Hospital Fund of.the Atclearly shows that the expenses _ lantic and Gulf District, and for the Union for the past year ' shall therefore be paid to our members due same in the form were greatly reduced. This Conunittee therefore rec- as laid down in our Constituommends to endorse this 1947 tion. - Economizing Program in its en- 4. Hospital Benefits to Permit tirety, and that it be kept in Members: This Committee recommends that any permit mem­ fuil effect for the year 1948. We further recommend that ber, with all current assessments any official not following the and dues paid to date, be al­ recommendations on the Econo­ lowed to pay previous Hospital Assessments to the amoimt of $10.00, and thus be entitled to all Hospital and Death benefits, sub­ ject to Article 25, Section 1(b) of our Constitution. The purpose of making the recommendation to allow permit members hospital benefits is due to the fact that we have had various complaints from these permit members, stating that they are not allowed to receive The Committee appointed to such benefits. act on the contracts and negotia­ Inasmuch as our .egular book tions of the SIU, ' Atlantic and members have previously had to mizing Program of the Union pay these assessments to receive Gulf District, has thoroughly "shall give, upon request from these benefits, it is recommended studied the Headquarters Report Headquarters, written reasons as that before any permit man can of the Union and feels that this ta why this program has not receive the same benefits in like matter is well covered in that report. We recommend that all been adhered to. manner that he too shall be re­ members and officials study this In the event such occurs. quired to pay as well. Headquarters then shall be em­ Conclusion: Your Committee particular Headquarters Report powered to assign any official or on Finances requests that the thoroughly. The Union's previous Action in officials to that particular port setting up a Headquarters Nego­ under question on the matter of tiating Committee has jproved Finances of the Union, for the very effective. To witness this purpose of seeing to it that the fact, our present contracts nego­ mandate of the membership is tiated in the year 1947 are now carried out. the best in the industry in every 2. Donations: The question of manner. donations being taken on ships Particular evidence of this is for various matters has been shown by the fact that our Nego­ brought to the attention of this tiating Committee was successful Committee. This Committee, af­ in obtaining from the very ter deliberation of this subject, toughest outfit in the industry. recommends that in the future, Isthmian Steamship Company, no donations be taken on board one of the finest contracts now any vessel which are not re­ in existence. ceipted for on an official Atlan­ membership adopt these recom­ For that reason, this Commit­ tic and Gulf District Receipt. mendations so that they may be tee strongly recommends that the In the event such collections are made on board vessels in a put into effect as soon as possi­ present practice of the Head­ particular port for any port ble. We are of the opinion that quarters Negotiating Committee beefs, this money is to be re­ these recommendations, if adopt­ of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf ceipted in the official financial ed, will benefit the membership District, be continued and that report of the Branch, remitted of our Union. We further call the officials and membership to Headquarters, and Headquar- on every member and official continue to support this Commit­ .tersr in turn shall issue a check alike at all times to take as tee in the same manner as they covering the amount to those great an interest as possible in did in 1947. A compact Organization and persons designated by the people the finances of our Union, as making donations as recipients. well as for the successful prose­ direct, centralized action on the This Committee further recom­ cution of our Economizing Pro­ question of negotiations is es­ pecially necessary for this year mends, in the matter of dona­ gram. 1948, because of the fact that all tions, that any official not giv­ C. Haymond our contracts are expiring at one ing proper receipts as listed in W. Siekmann this recommendation, once con­ Lindsay Williams time or another this year, and curred in by the membership. we will be faced with the prob­ S. Colls lems coming up as a result of the Taft-Hartley Law. This Committee feels that it is needless to go into the various ramifications of this issue inas­ much as it has been covered thoroughly in different issues of the SEAFARERS LOG and pre­ vious Headguarters Reports. We do state and strongly r^om- On Contracts, Negotiations The correctness of the last Agents Conference in going on record to .tighten up the strike structure of the Union was proven by the successful and allout effort made in the Isthmian Strike in the year 1947. There is no need of going into this strike, as a complete analysis df it was carried in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG and the results are now well known. In spite of the fact that the Union's strike actions have been successful, your Committee feels that a continued effort should be made to set up an even tighter strike structure. Also, it is to be considered that, in the event of strikes in the maritime industi-y this coming year, the Union should be in a good con­ dition to handle any beefs. The outlook in this industry is of such a nature, because of the Taft-Hartley Law, that we can nearly be positive there will be strikes in the coming year. For that reason, this committee re­ commends the following: 1. The Headquarters Offices should draft and set up new picket cards and picket card sys­ tem for every port, so they can be put into use on an hour's no­ tice. 2. Eaoh Port Agent to be re­ sponsible upon notification by Headquarters Offices ta put all strike, kitchen equipment, etc., into condition so it can be put into operation upon one hour's notice. 3. That copies of the SIU Booklet, "Strikes and Strike Strategy" be redrafted and re­ vised and sufficient copies be put into each port for all members and officials to study. 4. That the membership favor­ ably consider the proposition of assessing themselves an addi­ tional single $10 Strike Assess­ mend, however, that the Union must be on guard at all times, and the Negotiating Committee must be prepared at any time to use any means necessary i6 safe­ guard our contracts in the com­ ing 1948 Negotiation periods. The Committee further rec­ ommends that the following is­ sues be taken care of as soon as * possible: 1. Clarify with South Atlantic that SIU men shipped from Sa­ vannah to jobs in Jacksonville are to be paid transportation. 2. Check the contracts and ask for negotiations with the oper­ ators concerned on the question of additional men for passenger vessels, as well as living quarters for same. 3. We request that the mem­ bership and all officials give their opinions immediately to the Negotiating Committee as to the advisability of obtaining spe­ cific wage increases for the Bo­ sun, in lieu of high overtime in contracts now in existence. 4. Some manner of clarification of the Stewards Department working rules be set up. This ap­ plies to actual working rules and conditions for departmental mem­ bers, more so than the redrafting ment for -the purpose of creating of contract conditions. a greater Strike Fund. While 5. The Negotiating Committee we have $672,333.98 in our total of the Union is to gather all rec­ Strike Funds now, and with total ommendations as to the laying cash on hand of well over out of crews quarters on differ­ $1,000,000.00, this Committee ent and specific type vessels, and feels that we can be even better approach the operator during ne-heeled financially for any strike, gotiations period to correct this matter on vessels needing same* such as the type of the General This applies to mattresses, wash­ Maritime Strike of 1946, if this assessment were passed. ing machines, etc. Upon concurrence ^Xrith this, re­ 6. The Negotiating Committee is to stand instructed to set the port, it is recommended that the expiration date# of all contracts Strike Assessment be put on a on the same date. This to be done referendum ballot before the membership immediately. as soon as feasible. Ben Rees , Ray White R. Matthews Simincnt^ J. p. Shuler C.^aymond ^'•4 J �-. Friday. February^?. 1$4S ^ H E SEJiFAR E RS LOG • ,v- ' '•• -:,-'-?WS,%i>*--"^ Page Fleven On Education And The Log This Committee, appointed to 5. Further, that the Director study the report on the Seafar- of Organization, in assuring the 'ers Log and Union Education, Union 100 percent use of all its facilities and personnel to see has done so carefully. In the its educational aims successfully course of studying the report, carried out, should ~ place the reference has been made to the responsibility for distribution on Log and to the educational -ma­ the Port Officials in their re­ terial published last year and spective areas. that presently in process of pub­ 6. That the same system of enforcement of Union policy lication. • employed with respect to its The fact that we do have Organizing Drive be adopted to good Union " paper was proven insure successful administration in a contest sponsored by the of the Educational Program. International Labor P^ess of E. Sheppard America in which the Seafai-ers C. Starling Log won two Certificates of L. Gardner Award for being one of the J. Algina best trade Union papers' in the field.. Membership ] interest in the Union paper reached new heights during the past year. A much larger number of members used the Log as a med­ ium of -expression for new ideas, suggestions and stories of ship­ board activity than in any pre­ We, the Committee appointed vious year. Issues of Union in­ to act on the Buildings and Halls, terest • were discussed pro and have met and the following are con in the paper. In addition to our findings and recommenda­ the prestige which the paper helps build for the Union in the tions: general labor movement, and its The Building Program, of the use as a publicity medium, it is Union has proven successful, in­ also a yardstick of the heighten­ asmuch as it has made it possible ed membership interest in their for us to own our facilities in Union and its affairs. As for the quality of material the Ports of Boston, Norfolk, which the Union is now putting Tampa, Mobile and New Orleans. out under its educational pro­ The satisfaction of the mem­ gram, the Committee finds it to bership in the established set­ be good. What is lacking, how­ ups of these Halls which we own ever, is sufficient quantity. We is constantly shown by their ac­ need more educational literature tions in various meetings and to enlighten the membership on minutes appearing in the SEA­ every phase of Union activity. FARERS LOG. An enlightened membership, con­ scious of its role, is a sure sign Therefore, we make the follow­ of Union success. The Log and ing recommendations: our other educational material 1. In those ports in which we are means of obtaining this goal. maintain permanent Branches, With this thought in mindj- the such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Galveston In accord with the economy time for meeting nights. Second, been made to this Committee Re­ and San Juan, and do not own it would save expenses on post­ garding certain Branches' failure Union Halls, we recommend that program the Headquarters Of- age. Third, it would allow for all to answer communications as we purchase our own quarters ffices continually seek ways and" Branch minutes to be printed in quickly as possible from other in each of these ports, and set means to reduce the expenses of the SEAFARERS LOG, inas­ ports. This Committee feels this them up in as efficient and eco­ the Organization, while at the much as they will be printed at problem must be eliminated in nomical manner as po-ssible. same time maintain the maxi­ Headquarters and will thus be order to serve the membership 2. We recommend to each Port mum of officiency in Union op­ on hand for the Editor's use. efficiently and satisfactorily, and Agent that he is charged with di­ eration. This Committee, after This Committee feels that this advises all Agents at this Con­ rect responsibility of the prop­ thorough study of the Headquar­ ference to attend to all commun­ erty of this Union, and it is ters Report and discussion with program should be begun imme­ ications promptly. brought to his attention to see the various Agents attending this diately upon acceptance of this Agents Conference Report by the Cal Tanner • to it that they are kept clean at Conference, recommends the fol­ membership. ' J. Volpian all times, and that he be answer­ lowing plan regarding Branch A few, minor complaints have Wm. Rentz able to the membership for same. Committee recommends that a 3. This Committee recommends Minutes: It is recommended that after policy be set up in relation to that the Philadelphia Port Agent each Branch meeting, the Port Union education, as follows: be instructed to immediately Agents in their respective Bran­ 1. That, as soon as it is pos- make every possible effort to seches type up an original and one sible, the Seafarers Log be en- cure new quarters in the Port The Committee appointed to. that it has been. That is as folduplicate of the previous night's larged in size by four pages,'of Philadelphia for the memberact on recommendations as follows: making it twenty in all, to in- j ship, due to the. very bad condimembership admission, has 1. Any perrnit men desirous of crease its coverage of the mem- tions the membership now has checked the report of the Head­ becoming a Union member shall bership's activities and interests, existing in the Union Hall in that quarters Offices thoroughly, as be allowed membership only sub­ well as our membership files. 2. That the educational pro-1 Port. ject to the recommendations of gram be stepped up and the 4. We recommend that no ad' As fa result of this, the follow­ the Organizers. number of educational publica-! ditional Halls be opened at this ing are our findings and recom­ 2. The Organizers are to tise tions increased, especially in time for the Union. However, discretion regarding the men "al­ mendations: view of the low cost of opera­ Headquarters Offices is to keep We find that we have around lowed membership in this Union tion. a constant survey on the situa­ 11,000 full book members in the and they are to keep the num­ 3. That a method gf distribu­ tion and when it is necessary to Atlantic and Gulf District as ap­ ber of men admitted as low''as tion is necessary whereby the do so, sucli new Halls shall be plies to approximately 15,000 possible. Seafarers Log and all other edu­ opened subject to membei'ship contracted off-shore jobs. This Conclusion: This Committee cational material will reach all action and approval. is a healthy condition, and we feels that, of all the Unions' in members and unorganized sea­ The Committee recommends figure that at all times the Union the marine industry, greater men and. any other points on that the membership go on rec­ J -A'. should maintain membership in value is placed on an SIU book which the Union may decide. ord as submitting to a Referen­ such a manner that we are never than membership in any other 4. Since the Organizing Staff dum Ballot calling for an addi­ meeting, mail one copy to Head­ overloaded any more than neces- Union. We feel that the best already has established the.nec­ tional $10 Building Assessment quarters Office and keep the saiy with book membership as way to maintain this is to con­ essary well-functioning apparatus for the purpose of creating a other on file. Headquarters, upon applies to contracted jobs. tinue the practice of having and procedure for reaching all large enough Building Fund to receibt of these copies, shall type every prospective member show There hag been discussion on his true Union worth in actual points in all ports, and since the continue our Program of pur­ and run off all minutes from the various Branches and mail them whether or not to open books. work for the Union before be­ Union Educational Program in­ chasing Halls in the ports where out simultaneously to all ports. We are not in favor of opening ing allowed book membership. ' terlocks with the Union Organi­ they are needed. books and are of the definite This plan would serve three zational Program, the Director Ray White Ben Rees purposes. First, it would allow opinion that membership admis­ of Organization should be charg­ C. Simmons J. Volpian for all minutes from all Branches sion for the future should, be ed with the task of administra­ J. P.. Shuler vto be received simultaneously, in governed in the -same maimer If tion of a soimd distribution plan. On Buildings And Hails On Operation Of Union Apparatus •i fi On Membership Admissien \r .V| �P«9« TW41T« This Committee has studied carefully the report on Govern­ ment Agencies and Legislation. We find that, in general, Gov­ ernment Agencies have main­ tained their indifference toward merchant seamen and that Con­ gress, with the same indifference, has neglected to enact muchneeded legislation in behalf of men who so valiantly stayed on the job during this Nation's greatest peril. More than ever ds it evident that only through the Union can seamen improve their lot. The Committee therefore makes the following recommen­ dations: m'. 1. That in view of the threat it poses for the future of our membership, in particular, and for the shipping industry in gen­ eral, the provision in the Mar­ shall Plan calling for the trans­ fer of 500 ships to the foreign nation be removed from the pro­ posed legislation for European recovery. Further, that we do everything in our power con­ sistent with Union policy to effect removal of this dangerous provision which places the en­ tire maritime industry in jeop­ ardy. 2f. That in view of the threat by the Coast Guard to extend and tighen its control over the THE S EA f- A R ERS I O G On Government teencfes Andlegislation powers detrimental TO the rights and welfare of merchant seamen. 3. On various occasions, Union members have suggested that the Union press for a law bringing unemployment insurance for sea­ men under federal administra­ tion, in order that the process of obtaining payment can be simpli­ fied and be made the same in all ports. It is the considered opinion of this Committee that it would be extremely difficult to press Con­ gress for such a change, because the question of States' rights would be introduced into debates by legislators from States which emphasize those rights and guard them jealously. These legislators would con­ tend that their states have prob­ lems which could not be fitted into a national mold. Accord­ ingly, if such a change were made, the unemployment bene­ fits would be at a minimum, far below the present low standards. Therefore, this Committee recom­ mends that the Union press for a more adequate and equitable unemployment insurance plan, to be administered as at present by the individual states, and it fur­ ther recommends that each Agent deal with the problem in his own state. 4. The bills affecting the wel­ fare of Merchant Seamen which are currently pigeonholed in Congress have long been urged by the Seafarers. The Commit­ tee recommends that this Con­ ference reaffrm the SIU's posi­ tion by calling for immediate enactment of: Id rights and activities of merchant seamen through the proposed Re­ codification Bill, this Bill be sub­ jected to close scrutiny by the Union. Further, that we do everything in our power con­ sistent with Union policy • to re­ move from this Bill the provi­ sions which the Coast Guard has introduced, and which would giye the Coast Guard added a. Legislation which will pro­ vide benefits to seamen (and their families) who saw wartime service aboard the nation's merchant ships, and that these benefits be sim­ ilar in range to those granted to members of the Armed Services. b. A bill granting citizenship to alien seamen whose serv­ ice aboard American ships Five Resolutions Passed By A&G Agents Conference ^ Following are five resolutions, S;, unanimously approved by the re­ cent Agents Conference. These resolutions deal with Shore _ Gangs, Relationship with Pacific and Great Lakes Districts, Eli­ mination of Pay Inequities, Slopchests, and the Canadian District. ence in their next negotiations session with the operators this year to make all possible efforts to eliminate the inequities exist­ ing in regards to various key ratings on board SIU vessels in compai'ison with lesser ratings. RESOLVED: That SIU Head­ quarters be instructed to start as soon as possible a survey aimed at deciding what is the besi ty^ of action to take so as to guar­ antee better slop chests in quan­ tity, price and quality on board SIU contracted vessels. Such findings and recommendations on i same to be made to the mem­ l^ESOLVED: That the Atlan­ bership as soon as possible. tic and Gulf District notify the Pacific District and the Great Lakes District that we are pre­ RESOLVED: That this Con­ pared to meet them at a time ference instruct the Secretaryand place mutually agreeable to Treasurer to notify the Interna­ air districts concerned for the tional of this Union of our ac­ purpose of ironing out any prob­ tion in stopping financial expen­ lems that exist on the question ditures in the Canadian District of shipping, etc., and to further and to notify all companies con­ clarify any problem that may tracted to the SIU that all jre.exist between the districts. placements for SIU contracted RESOl^VED; That the Nego- vessels in the East Coast Ports { tiafing Committee stand as in- of Canada are to come from the ; structed by this Agents* Confer­ S^U Hall in Boston, Mass. RESOLVED: That the SIU Organizing Staff be instructed to once again take up the ques­ tion of establishing SIU con­ tracted and controlled shore gangs in every possible port to do' work on vessels contracted to the SIU. Ftiday, February 27, 1448 contributed so much to the nation's victory. We feel that this is the least recogni­ tion the Govei-nment can make of their contributions to the war effort. Until pas­ sage of such a bill; we are on record to allow these men to sail American ships • until they acquire citizen­ ship under existing law. facilities to include treat­ ment for members of a Merchant seaman's immedi­ ate family. On the Taft-Hartley Law, the SIU's position is already clear. The Committee recommends that the Conference reaffrm the stand, adopted at regular meet­ ings on July 2, 1947, which fol­ lows: c. A law which would provide "1. The SIU-SUP go on record (liability benefits to sea­ as not tolerating in any way, men disabled as a result of shape, or form any interference with our Union Halls by ship­ owners or Government bureaus. Its policy of favoring foreign flag interests over domestic ship­ pers has resulted in the Amer­ ican Merchant Marine being re­ duced to an insecure position in world shipping. Not content with the fact that foreign bottoms are now carrying. the greater portion of ocean com­ merce, the Commission is now trying to destroy Unions by set­ ting up irlerior wage scales for the vessels it charters. We feel the Conftrence should again take the stand that the "2. That the SIU-SUP consider as a lockout any attempts by any persoi^ or persons to use the Taft-Hartley Law to the detri­ ment of our Unions." Ml enemy action, and which would provide death bene­ fits payable to the families of seamen killed or who 'died while engaged in war­ time service aboard Amer­ ican ships. d. Legislation which would make it mandatory for all Marine Hospitals to give treatment to . all seamen^ re­ gardless of the length of of time they have been on the beach. The Committee also recommends extension of the Marine Hospital In repeating this stand, we should demand repeal or amend­ ment of the Law to the point where it is rendered harmless to organized labor. Further, that we remain vigilant for any signs in­ dicating that thie Law will be used for Union-busting purposes in the maritime industry and that if such signs appear, the Union act accordingly. Throughout the past years, the SIU has consistently condemned the Maritime Commission, and branded it as an agency whose purpose was to bring about fink conditions in the Maritime In­ dustry. The Program which the Commission has followed last year shows that pur earlier stand was a correct one. The Commis­ sion is still attempting to weaken seamen's unions and the shipping industry. Maritime Commisison is an enemy of the merchant seamen and the industry, and that all possible efforts should be made to discourage the continuation of that ^agency. Overall, it is the Committee's unqualified opinion that any ad­ vances of merchant seamen will only be realized through the efforts of the Union. Every Seafarer should there­ fore give his all-out support to the SIU program. Gal Tanner Wm. Rents J. Volpian *GIPEAI THE DOOR, BOiARD/^ �'-f::-"--; - .Jrmm Friday. February 27, 1948 Conslitulion: This Committee has analyzed the various recom­ mendations pertaining to amend­ ing the Constitution. Most of these matters are of such a na­ ture that they could not be con­ sidered as vital. This Committee is of the opinion that the Con­ stitution should only be amend­ ed when necessary. The Committee points out that the only question pertaining to the Constitution arose in one port only, where the question wds raised as to whether to count the ballots of the 1947 elections at the first or the sec­ ond meetirfgs in January. This entire matter was covered in the Headquarters Report of Jan­ uary 2, 1948: The report was very clear on this matter and as a result the membership voted in favor of the recommendations made in the report. Considering these facts, this Constitutional Committee recom• mends that no amendments to the Constitution be submitted to the membership as a result of deliberation of either this Com­ mittee or of this Conference. Shipping Rulqg: The Commit­ tee on Shipping Rules has stud­ ied various proposals made by the membership from shipboard meetings, branch meetings, as well as individual letters. The recommendations made in this matter cover a wide range, and deal with practically every sense of the Shipping Rules in one manner or another. Among those most frequently brought up are the following: 1. Promotions or transfer of jobs on board ship. 2. Setting up a rule for quali­ fications for men taking key rat­ ings. 3. Failure of the Shipping Rules to properly cover the sub­ ject of the kind of action to be ^ taken when the Ordinary Sea­ men or Wipers fail to properly clean the crew's quarters as per the agreement. " While there are other issues raised on the question of the -Shipping Rules, these in the main, were the most frequently discussed. Considering this fact, thjs Committee, therefore, recom­ mends on the matters listed above, the following: . 1. Shipboard Promotions or Transfer of Jobs: On this ques­ tion, it appears that the mem­ bership is of the strong opinion that the rule should be changed in such a manner that there shall be no shipboard promotions or transfer of jobs in any man­ ner, except in time of extreme emergency where the Hall can­ not ship the desired rating so that the ship can sail. This Committee recommends, therefore, that Section 29 in the present Shipping Rules be de­ leted and the following be in­ corporated in the rules as Sec­ tion 29: " • "No man may be promoted or allowed to transfer from one job to another on board ^hip ex- - . • ' • . • • '• • 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen On Shipping Ruies And Constitution cept in case of extreme emerg­ ency. This to apply where there isn't sufficient time to dispatch a man from,the Union Hall be­ fore the ' ship is scheduled to leave, or the Hall cannot fur­ nish the replacements as re quired. Any member guilty of breaking this rule shall lose the j.ob immediately and shall be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense." 2. Rules for Qualifications for Men Taking Key Ratings: There appears to be a great variation in the membership's opinion on the matter of the necessary sea time and qualifications for ship­ ping as rated men. This Com- mendations on this question, which shall then be submitted back to the membership for -ac­ tion. 3. Action Regarding Failure of Ordinary Seamen or Wipers to Properly Clean Crew's Quar­ ters: This matter has come up numerous times and it has been pointed out that, on some vessels, Ordinary Seamen and Wipers are not doing a proper job of cleaning crews quarters in the two hour period which the' Un­ ion had such a hard struggle in taking from the shipowner. The Committee feels that enough of an issue has been made of this and that the membership should have the opportunity of oting on this question. This Obmmittee therefore recommends that the following clause be adopted in place of the present Section 30, ' such clause to be known as Section 30 of the Ship­ ping Rules: "Qrdinary SeSmen and Wipers shipped to contracted vessels who fail to put in tow^ hours allotted time for cleaning the crew's quarters as per contract shall be brought up on charges by the ship's crew. For such offense, the guilty member shall be fined not less than $10 for each such infraction." The subject of the manner in which a man registers for ship­ ping in any particular port has been dealt with by this Com­ mittee, and it is this Commit­ tee's opinion that this is a local Port affair. We therefore recom­ mend that this matter be dealt with in each Port by local Com­ mittees and once such Commit­ tees have met and made recom­ mendations on same, that these recommendations be posted in a conspicuous place in the Un­ ion Hall. Conclusion: Upon'^ the accep­ tance by the membership of this Agents Conference Report, it is recommended that these matters as recommended in this report, shall be submitted as per Con­ stitution to a Referendum Bal­ lot immediately. Ben Rees R. Matthews J. P. Shuler On Organization mittee, therefore, has no definite recommendation to submit on a referendum ballot, but recom­ mends instead that within 30 days after action by the mem­ bership on this Agents, Confer­ ence Report, that Committees be elected in each SIU Branch for ftie purpose of drafting that par­ ticular membership ideas in that area on the subject. Each Port, upon completion of such report by these Committees, shall then forward them to the Headquar­ ters Offices. Headquarters Offices shall then elect at the Head­ quarters meeting a Headquarters Committee, qs per the Constitu­ tion, for the purpose of drafting all these Port reports into one final report, with direct recom­ Your Committee, appointed for the purpose of studying the Organizer's Report, delivers the following report and recom­ mendations on same: After considerable discussion with the Organizing Staff and various Port Agents and a re­ view of the Organizer's Report, as well as the General Organiz­ ing Program Report carried in the SEAFARERS LOG of November 7, 1947, we feel that it is necessary at this time to reaffirm the duties and rules governing the Organizing Staff and Program of Uie Union, and at the same time make direct reconunendations so as to guar­ antee ap even more successful Organizing Program than has been possible to date. • Our recommendations are as fol­ lows: 1. Organizational Offices shall be £iet up in Headquarters for the purpose of directing the Or­ ganizing Work of the Union. 2. Lindsey Williams, present General Organizer of the Union, to be named as the Director of Organization for all such work as,comes imder this Division of the Union, and that his salary be the same as that of an Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer. 3. The Director of Organiza­ tion be empowered to appoint as many Organizers and Assistant Organizers as are needed in his opinion to further the best inter­ ests of the Union. 4. That the Director of Or­ ganization shall submit a weekly financial report covering in de­ tail all expenditures which shall be handled as part of the Head- quarters financial report, ^d that this report be checked in detail by the weekly Auditing Committee, as per Constitution. 5. That all expenditures made by the Director of Organization involving the work laid out for him by the membership shall be paid from the General Fund'of the Union. 6. Since the limited means of transportation available to the Organizing Department has been a problem in our drives, the Committee recommends continu­ ation of the practice followed in the past. The Director of Or­ ganization is to direct the use of automobiles by the Department in any way he deems necessary to the best interest of the Or­ ganizing effort. , 7. That the $5.00 Annual Or­ ganizational Assessment s h a^ 1 continue to be remitted directly to the General Operating Fund. This is recommended to prevent the organizing work of the Union from draining the General Fimd itself, and at the same time .fo eliminate the necessity"" for the establishment of separate funds., 8. That a weekly detailed re­ port of all physical activities en­ gaged in by the Organizing Staff shall ^e made by the Director of Organization to the Headquart^s Offices of the Union. ^ 9. The Director of Organization is to work in direct contact with the Secretary-Treasurer, Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurers and the New York Port Agent at ^ times to discuss the various prob­ lems with them. He is to issqe, through the medium of the SEA­ FARERS LOG, reports on the progress of the Union's Organiz­ ing Drive in such a manner so "as not to interfere with the or- : ganizational work of the Union. The above recommendations are specifically made to clarifjs,. Uie duties of the Director of Or­ ganization and at the same time give him the authority to accom­ plish the job. Your Committee (Continued on Next Page) a �Page Fourteen TH E A to G Friday, February 27< 1948 Conference Committees Sessions Ran Smoothly Set Up By Conference i To handle all the necessary Aftei- the Agents Conference work of the Conference, Commit­ had been called to order the tees from among the Agentts and morning of February 16 and officials in attendance were ap­ Chairman. and Secretary had pointed,. and then " each • Commit­ been elected, the first order of tee from among the Agents and the consideration of the entire .business was the adoption of an group.. I A; agenda. The following cbnunittees, • Following full discussion of appdihted: ' overall Union problems, it was •.y! moved by Mobile Agent Gal Tan­ FINANCE — Lindsey Williams, ner, seconded by New Orleans Walter Sielunann, S^yador Colla,Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard and Charles Raymond. • carried that the Headquarters Report be considered first and CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIA­ be followe4 by thr Organizer's TIONS—Beri Rees, Robert Mat­ Report, the LOG .and Education thews, J. P. Shuler, Charles Ray­ Report, the Port Reports, the mond. Appointment of Committees, General. Proposals and Resolu­ GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & tions, and Good and Welfare. LEGISLATION — Cal Tanner, . The eight subdivisions of the William Rentz, Joseph Volpian. ' Headquarters Report were con­ BUILDINGS AND HALLS— sidered in the following order: Ray White, Sonny Simmons, Finances, as the very sinew of Keith Alsop. the Union came first, followed by Contracts and Negotiations. OPERATION OF UNION AP­ ,' Then came Government Agencies PARATUS—Cal Tanner, William and Legislation including Coast Rentz, Joseph Volpian. Guard, the Taft-Hartley Act, Un. employment Insurance, the Mar­ STRIKES —Ray White, Sonny shall Plan, the Maritime Com­ Simmons, Keith Alsop. mission and other governmental and legislative matters. After SHIPPING RULES AND CON­ that, followed Buildings and STITUTION — Ben Rees, Robert Halls, the Operation of Union Matthews, J. P. Shuler. Apparatus, Strikes, Shipping MEMBERSHIP AS APPLIED Rules and Constitution, and Membership as Compared with Continued from Preceding Page) 1. The Port Agent in each made to the membei-ship to TO JOBS—Ben Rees, Joseph Vol­ feels, however, that, in setting Branch .shall be responsible for "clarify the issues in doubt. pian, J. P. Shuler. Jobs. 5. That all Port Agents, Patrol­ up the Organizing Program for all organizational activities in RIGHT TO WORK men and other Union officials de­ ORGANIZING—Earl Sheppard, this coming j'ear, the record that area and shall direct his full vote full attention to unorganized clearly shows the need for a By lunch time the first day, sustaining program in regards to attention, as well as that of the ships coming into their respec­ Charles Starling, Joe Algina, the Conference had heard and the duties of other officials of Patrolmen and all Port facilities, tive ports. Lloyd Gardner. accepted all reports including the Union in conjunction with to any organizational objective In cbnclusion, the Committee selected by the Union at any calls upon every Port Agent to those from the eleven Ports rep­ LOG AND EDUCATION—Earl time. resented. But this was-hardly a not stop at merely giving lip Sheppard, Charles Starling, Joe beginning. The main work of the ' 2. The Port Ageirt in each service to the organizational ef­ Algina, Lloyd Gardner. Conference was yet to come, Branch shall make certain that forts of this Union, but to di­ FUNCTIONED WELL the Union's affairs in his par­ rectly concern himself, person­ The Committees were appoint­ ticular Port are at all times a ally, with every problem that The various Committees ed the first afternoon, but before credit to. the Union and are in an may come up out of the Seafar- worked smoothly and submitted the committees went into action efficient working condition. I'eports, which after approval of there was further general dis­ the Conference as a whole, were cussion of the Union's general 3. The Director of Organiza­ status and policy by which the adopted for action of the mem­ tion, or any Organizer so as­ committees should be guided. bership. The reports are con­ signed by him,, Shall at any time This discussion lasted until the tained in this supplement. be empowered to take up any afternoon of the second day. matter pertaining to the organiz­ Approval of the membership ing work of the Union as con­ was voted in regular meetings, Committee work and further tained in this report with the gefaeral discussion kept the Ag­ that of the Organizer's work. up and down the coast, on Wed­ The record also clearly shows Port Agent, and make direct re­ ents busy until late that night. nesday, February 25. that at times aU officials of this commendations on the matter In previous years the annual The third day, Wednesday, Union have not given full co­ concerned . F^ruary 18, the morning was operation in this matter. . It is Agents Conference has been held 4. The Director of Organiza­ again spent in general discus­ this Committee's intention to in March or April. However, this tion, in carrying out the Orsion of the problems faced by point out to this Agents Confer­ year, in view of the Taft-Hartley .v;l ganizidg Program, is to immedi­ the committees with all con- ence and the membership that law and other menaces to a free ately call it to the attention o f^ees participating. During the such lack of cooperation must any Port Agent in any area where ers Organizing Program. This trade union movement, it was afternoon, the committees went be stopped for all time. the Organizing work of the Committee fee]|^ that there decided to hold the Conference. int?o session once more, and late It has been further pointed Union is being improperly should be no excuse for failure earlier. in ' the afternoon they began to Many of the morning and ou1> and the record once again handled. Matters of this sort are on the part of any official to submit their reports. afternoon sessions were devoted carry out the Organizing Pro­ shows this to be true, that every to be settlqd immediately. In •» When these reports had been Port of this Union plays a dis­ the event they are not settled gram to the fullest extent at all to discussion of the problems fac­ accepted by the Conference as tinct part, directly or indirectly, right away. Headquarters Offices times. ing the Union, and it was from a whole the parleys were over. in any organizing work done by shall then be notified as soon as these discussions that the four E. Sheppard SIU policy for 1948 had been this Union. In considering these possible, and the entire matter proposals due to cpme before the L. Gardner set, subject to membership ap­ points, this Committee therefore taken up by Headquarters Offices Charles Starling membership on a Referendum proval. Ballot were originated. J. Algina recommends the following: and direct recommendations On Organization 3'® �T H E S E jd F 4 H ^ n S 4-O € Friday^ February 27. 1948 Buffalo Sees Early Season By ALEX McLEAN Page Fifteen UP (Nrtine To insure poyxnent, all daiais for oirertime musi be lurnod in fo' fiie -heads of departmenis no later than 72 hours followii^ the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty woric is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hours Before the ship makes port. BUFFALO—This port is ex­ periencing its best winter in many years as far as snow is concerned. But rain and ice on the streets have played havoc with our members young and old. Right now we have three hos­ Membership irules require pitalized with fractures of legs every man entering the and arms: Thomas (Little Ad­ Union Halls to show his By E, B. TILLEY By RAFAEL V. ORTIZ miral) Fegan, broken ankle; Union book, pro-book permit PHILADELPHIA — Shipping Bryon Sharkey, broken leg; card or other authorized SAN JUAN — Shipping has continues slow here. So far this Frank Bain, broken shoulder and identification to the Door­ been very slow during the past week we've had just one pay­ wrist. There are some more man. This is for the mem­ month because the sugar season off, an Isthmian ship down Wil­ members taking medical treat­ hasn't quite started. When , the bership's protection. Don't mington way. ment. But the sun came out and season really s#lrts there will be waste the Doorman's — or She paid off under the old everybody is in better spirits. your own—^time by arguing considerable improvement. Isthmian working rules. The this point. Observe the rules Most of the boys on the beach The Buffalo membership wants crewmen who remained aboard want to get out now as the shore you make. to be remembered to the Great were glad to learn that real SIU gang jobs are scarce and the Lakes men in the Baltimore and rul^s would be in force from By FRANK MORAN weather will be turning better Staten Island hospitals, Fred now on. Incidentally, bad i as Petri, John Rothery. Speedy re­ TOLEDO — The Lake Carriers up the line as the weeks go by. shipping is here, we had to send The MV Ponce is expected covery, boys. Association is trying to flood the to Baltimore to crew her up Th^ winter fleet in this port Lakes shipping industry with in­ jack this week as she went out again. or only a short trip. And next is unloaded except for three The 'Outlook for next week is experienced youngsters again. week we should have some more ships. Since ice conditions look none too bright, either. How­ By RAY PULLIAM favorable, we expect an early LCA representatives, operating ships around. ever, we do hope ^to get a new opening of Lakes navigation this m small southern towns, ...are, Of course, there have been BALTIMORE — Shipping has Hall or do something about fix­ spring. showing free movies of the Great ships in here. The Kathryn, a been fair in this port and might ing up this one. Tixat will be An open letter to unorganized Lakes in local YMCA's. Glow­ Bull C-2, ,came in and will be even pick up. However, plenty some consolation. seamen and to the boys who ing advertisements in local here 15 days discharging cax-go of men are taking whatever The big event in the Quaker papers tell of the wonderful op­ and loading sugar. want to be seamen: comes along without being too City, outside of the fact that the portunities on the Lakes. "No The Monarch of the Seas, Wa­ choosey. weather softened, was a fourThe Great Lakes offer you terman, is in for five days and many opportunities. The letters experience needed," they say and will touch two other island ports We had about seven payoffs alarm fire which gutted the subon my desk now will be an­ sometimes make a special appeal before returning to New Orleans. £ind six sign-ons with the usual basement of a large furniture swered promptly to give you the for former Navy and Coast The Ferdinand Hassler, a Pope & companies, and a half dozen stoie next to the Hall. We were ships in transit. without telephone service after facts about getting your sea­ Guard men . Talbot Liberty, is at Mayaguez The beefs on these ships were 9:20 in the morning and we had Here is a sample ad, verbatim: men's papers. You men who have and will hit Norfolk and New sailed on non-union or Lakes "Good J6bs—Open soon on Great York before heading back to the all settled satisfactorily. Evexy- to evacuate the third floor when body got all the overtime com­ the smoke became too dense for Carrier ships can learn how to Lakes vessels. Boai-d, room fur­ West Coast. ' ing, and we managed to get all us. nished. Must be over 18. Have become SIU men too. the logs lifted. However, we had During the fire I saw a number SETTLE BEEFS The Maritime Trade Council birth certificate. No experience one SIU man, a permit, who got needed. See free Pathe movie, of Seafarers standing around of Buffalo is now in the mak­ There have been quite a few to throwing his weight around with their fingei's 'The Great Lakes.' Call at cTossed. I ing. In the near futux-e, its struc­ beefs, but we have settled them a little too much. YMCA, 2nd floor, Tuesday only, asked them if they were afraid ture and functions will be re­ to the satisfaction of all con­ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m." We asked him if he didn't the Hall woixld catch fire. Their ported in the LOG. cerned. There haven't been any care about his permit when he replies were blunt. They were real headaches. got to talking too much, but it afraid it wouldn't. "The Brothers on the beach didn't make much impression. That gives some idea of what down hex-e ax-e always ready to He knew all the answers and the membership thinks of this lend a hand in any ox-ganizin& figured everything was a joke. fire-trap of a place we have here. work that is to be done. We do GERALD E. HUDDLESTON WISE GUY our best to keep track of unor­ Your father reque.sts that you This wise guy—he. was in the ganized ships so that we can By JOE ALGINA get in touch with him at 410 Stewards Department—broke all hit them. McPherson Avenue, St. Louis the glasses and obviously did not . NEW YORK—New York ship­ Mo. care whether or not anybody ping is gradually shaking itself $ $ had anything to eat. warmer from the slow, cold pace ORVAL L. CLARK If a man was sick, this gent By C. M. TANNEHILL Your wife wishes you to con- it held for so many weeks, and would take his meal order and jtact her at 1517 Chestnut, Min­ showing signs of real life. then throw him anything and GALVESTON — Shipping sort neapolis, Minn. Shipping has been quite good use a little strong-arm stuff of boomed last week but this during the past week and prom­ if the sick man complained. Fin­ week there have been only thi^e ttBy JEFF MORRISOR ises to be just as good, if not RICHARD BROWN ' ally, he refused to work at all, jobs on the board. . And only one MOBILE — Shipping in this and then tried to give the Pa­ Liberty is scehduled to pay off Your former shipmates John better, during the coming fort­ Rath and Henry Gregorski want night. Men with ratings are port, has. taken a turn for the trolman a hard time. in this area. you to write them care of the finding it quite easy to get out, better despite the lay-up of a Seafarers won their present This port is pretty good for conditions the hard way. Wise Waterman Steamship Company. but the permitmen and unrated lot of Liberties. This week we have shipped guys like this one don't make ABs—when shipping is good, men stiU have to sweat it out They also suggest you send awhile for a ship. more than 300 men, and the keeping those conditions any that is. But other i-atings ajce letter home. slow even when shipping is okay, Like the good weather hitting outlook for coming -yveeks is easier. It's a good thing there because of the number of SUP » ft this for-so-long frozen port, the about as good. With two or three aren't many of them. CHARLES PERTS tankex-s hitting along this coast. payoffs have been coming off in payoffs a day and the same We'x-e still hitting the tankeis Get in touch jvith your brother, Lately we have been getting Robert Perts, in Washington, fine style. Even the Alcoa Cava­ number of sign-ons. Patrolmen when they come in and wiU some shore gang work for men Pennsylvania. He says it is im­ lier came in and paid off without here have been kept pretty bxxsy keep on hitting them. The mem­ on the beach. Mostly they clean^ any trouble. Others were the but have managed to get all the bers in this Branch are going portant that you do this. tanks, and some of the boys like Yaka and Webster, Waterman; major beefs settled to the crews' all out for those ships. t » it satisfaction. There are 20 men in the hos­ fine. It sux-e makes the beach and South Stax-, South Atlantic. FRANK GIMBER Don't get the idea that we pital here and they are doing easier. Your mother, Mrs. Inez GimNO HOLD UP have swept the beach. We all right. They keep asking about The port of Galveston fimcber, wants to hear fi-om you. Her haven't. Permits still find the shipping and send their best tions smoothly. We have more addiess: 602 West Court Street, The South Star's only trouble meetings than in,, for instanqe. going hard. But if we keep the to everybody. was over short stores, but this Winnfield, Louisiana. New Yox-k, because 'of the tug­ present rate of shipping the list was squared away before sailing 4» boats. ^ should be thinned down soon. time and the ship was not forced HERMAN (BILL)«KNIES There ai'e two tugboat meet­ Most of the Waterman ships Jean Burtless, 2770 Wynglen to lay over. ings a month in Galveston, two have already undergone their Lane, Los Angeles 23, California, Because of the alien problem, annual inspection and can ex­ Members who forward in Houston and one in Corpxtxs asks that you get in touch with a form is being prepared which pect to crew up now after they iheir membership books to Christi, in addition to the regiiwill be distributed to all aliens complete voyages. This is a con^ tho Now York HaU for retire­ lar deep-sea meetings twice a her tp fill out, giving their status in b b » trast to the past month when ment are urged to mark the month. regards to, citizenship. When th^ they have been laying up for envelope with the notaNoa The River Terminals tugboats D. D. WALKER Contact your brother, Roma H. machinery for the handling of. a couple of weeks while the "Attention: 6th floor," in or­ are the hax'dest ones for us to Walker, Rt. 4, Box 166, Dothan, this is set up in • all ports, a inspection took place. der to insure quickw hand­ catch. They come into Beau­ mont and stay less than eight Alabama. Your father is seri­ complete story will be run in the ling of the matter. LOG. hours. Then they are out again. Marking of the envelope in ously' ill. Before the Union ^an take Some of our men ax-e going to .manner advis^ above t 4steps to ease the probleifhs of our. ANDREW SCOTT will save time and will result Lake Charles to try to ship. They are all hepped up by our Get in touch with your father, .alien brothers, we have to know In prompt return of the book getting the Cities Service elec­ at 252 Swan Lake Drive, East exactly what the situation is— to the sender. that's the pixrpose of the forms. PatchQgue, Long Island. tion. ^ PR Waiting For Sugar Season Nleinbership Riries Philly Shipping Continues Slow LCA Trying To Flood Lakes SIU No Place Guys PERSONALS NY Shipping Is On The Rise ShoregatigWork Helps Galveston For Port Mobile RETIRING BOOKS i'i:. �Page Sixteen ~ "'' 'K THE S E A P ARE R S LOG Friday. Febfallry 27. 1948 SAM 0AV0 s '} '^:sl ft:':!? •Si I ••Ji .MW- i, lite-- 4;sS. fC?':j.. NO o \ bY to assessment, t „,aintain poets v,h« We DESEROE THE KSTOOR OWN HAU-S- IN EVERV PORT .M/ITH ABEQUATE MEEnN^ ROOMS AMD RECCEATION ROOMS PDRTHE TIME WE'Rt OMTHE, BEACH/ by the p ^^eded. P A KO G .^^3^ I I H 11" ^ ^ RES0I,VT >" '"""T'v" , A SORE PROTECTION I AGAWer AMV TAFT-HARTLEy lOEAS THAT ARE FUWi»/& ABOUT. 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X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1948 No. 8 '11 11 A&G Port Agents Hold Meeting In New York SETTING THE COURSE FOR THE YEAR »?gm "-•.•-¥• Agents Conference To Plan Seafarers' Program For 1948 NEW YORK—From eleven ports of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU Agents and other Officials are meeting this week to chart the future course of action of the Union. This Conference is held annually, usually in March, but due to the pressing nature of the problems affecting maritime unions, especially the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law, it was decided by the membership that the meeting be i5Ss«i:s::-- lit:""' gliiA;,::! In Ihe midst of the hustle and bustle of th? Agents Conference, now taking place in the SIU New York Hall, time is taken out for a pi:ture of the officials. Seated around the table, from left to right, are Earl Sheppard, Joe Algna. Sal Colls. Walter Siekmann, Sonny Sim­ mons.' Robert Matthews. Paul Hall. Lihdsey Williams, and Lloyd Gardner. Standing, in the usual -.order, are Joe Volpian. William Rents, Cal Tanner. Charles Starling, Keith Alsop, Ray White, and Ben Rees. As soon as this shot was snapped, the Agents and other officials went right back to the job of making plans, which .will be submitted to ihe membership for action. J. P. Shuler. Ass't Secy.-Treas.. was out on Union business when this picture was taken. Seafarers Signs Two New Companies; tanker Outfit To Set Seven Ships The SIU took another big step in the tanker field this week when it signed up U.S. Petroleum Carriers, Incorporated, under the standard tanker contract. The com­ pany, a brand new one, is in the process of buying seven T-2's, and may buy even more. Union and company officials put their names on the agreement Monday, Feb­ ruary 16. The outfit's first ship, the SS Fort Bridget, was scheduled to sail from New York with a full SIU crew of 32 men the night of February 18 bound for Aruba or Curacao. Coming close on the heels oft anngvincemeht that the, SIU had, scored a'smashing five-to-orie vie-| tory in the bargaining election ^ in the Cities- .Service fleet, the WASHINGTON — The Senate signing of Petroleum Carriers was a stiri'ing- demonstration of Foreign Relations Committee how rapidly the SIU is advanc­ finally took some notice of the ing in the tanker field. American Merchant Marine last Negotiations are in progress week, when it reported a* Bill how with several additional tanker operators and more good. for the Marshall Plan specifically news is expected for an early' bailing the sale of ships to the participating countries. issue of the LOG. Since the Bill would permit After her tidp, south, which will take about two weeks, the up to 300 ships to be chartered Fort Bridger will head for the to the Marshall Plan countries, it Persian Gulf. For the next year .pould not be said that the Com.she will shuttle from Ras Tanura mittee members gave the Merto Bordeaux, France, and Ham- chant Marine §md American sea' men their whole-hearted support. burg, Germanj\ Of the 32 men in the Fort However, they did take a falteiBridger crew, - about 25 were ing step in the right direction, among those who have been atxhe State Department, in its I an Page 3) original proposals iqr; the. EW"b- held at this time. As adoptedBrother Rees was elected Record­ by the Agents on the first day ing Secretary. meeting, "the purpose of the AGENDA Conference is to acquaint the Agenda for the Conference in­ various Agents and Officials with cludes Headquarters Report, un­ each others problems and to der which Finances, Contracts formulate program and policy and Negotiations, Government recommendations to the members Agencies and Legislation, Build­ ings and Halls, Operation of for the following year." Union Apparatus, Strikes, etc., Present at the meeting are Shipping Rules and Constitution, Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer; and Membership as Compared Robert Matthews, J. P. Shuler, with Jobs, are up for discussion. and Joseph Volpain, Assistant Keynote of the Conference is Secretary-Treasurers; Ray White, (Continued on Page 3) * . Headquarters representav tive; Lindsey Williams, General' Organizer; Walter Siekmann, Boston Agent; Joe Algina, New York Agent; Lloyd "Blackie" Gardner, Philadelphia Agent; and William "Curly" Rentz, Balti­ more Agent. Also Ben Rees, Norfolk Agent; Charles Starling, Savannah As the result of a referendum Agent; Sonny Simmons, Tampa ballot recently completed in the Agent; Cal Tanner,- 'Mobile Inland Boatmen's Union, the IBU Agent; Earl "Bull" Sheppard will withdraw from the CIO and New Orleans Agent; Keith Alsop wili request affiliation with the Galveston Agent; Salvador Colls. Seafarers International Union, San Juan Agent; and Charles The decision to break with the Raymond, elected Jacksonville CIO and return to the AFL was Agent and now Headquarters carried by a 6-t6-l majority. representative. Dissatisfaction with the com­ mie principles of the CIO water­ Brother Hall was- elected front unions and with the fact Chairman of the meeting, and that the CIO has not worked ac­ tively for labor unity were given as the reasons for disaffiliation. The Inland Boatmen's Union was part of the Committee for to take full advantage of their Maritime Unity, but having seen how the communists stabbed contract privileges. their brother unionists in the The Committee's action was back ,the IBU thereupon started interpreted as a reaction to pres­ the machinery for withdrawing sure from maritime labor, the from the CIO and returning to Maritime Commission and ship the AFL. owners. The IBU has about 4,000 mem­ However, hardly had the Sen­ bers employed on the Wgst ate committee announced its Coast, mainly on ferry boats and view of the ship question than inland , towboats. The union's the State Department, in the per­ jurisdiction extends from Puget son of Secretary Marshall him­ Sound to San Diego. self, was back in the news press­ Announcement of the union's ing for the sale of ships to ERP action was made by Captain countries. John M. Fox, president cf • the In a letter to an Ohio Con­ IBU. At the same time he gressman, Marshall said that the stated that the union, which, sale "of, only a few vessels" left the AFL in 1937, would rer ; join the Federation. would help foreign policy. Inland Boatmen Break CIO He; Tiffn To SIU Senate Group For Ship Sale Ban pean Recovery Program, asked that 200 ships be sold in addition to the 300 it asked to be char­ tered. This request, if granted, might have swept the American flag from the- high seas and certainly would have thrown thousands of American seamen out of work. How many jobs will be saved if the Senate Committee's pi-oposal is included in the final legislation covering the Marshall Plan is not clear. Although up to 300 dry cargo vessels can be chartered to Euro­ pean countries receiving the Marshall Plan cargoes, no . tank­ ers can be transferred at all, European nations can be expected 'L' • Ci I �Page T^o /THE SEAFARERS LO G Friday, February 20, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION. OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District "" Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor * •5;^ At 51 Beaver Street, New .York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board "j. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Teamwork Will Win In these days many unions are meeting, frantically casting about for a way to fight the bosses, the govern­ ment bureaucrats, and the slave-labor provisions of the Taft-Hartley law. Their frenzy is caused by the fact that for a long time they relied on the government to organize for them, and on the bosses to collect dues for them. The Port Agents of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers Ipternational Union are also in meeting now. But there is no frenzy or fear marking this gettogether. The officials and the membership of the SIU have always relied upon their own strength to organize, to consolidate gains and to enforce the provisions of con­ tracts. This method has made the SIU the foremost Unipn in the maritime industry, and has enabled the Union to organize extensively while at the same time beating off government attempts to shackle merchant seamen. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. This Agents Conference is also working within the tried and proven methods which have been so successful in* the past. Nothing extraneous is being shouted about, and out of the meeting will come a realistic program for the betterment of all men who go to sea for a living. At this time, the proposals and recommendations of the Conference are not yet available. But in next week's edition of the LOG they will be carried in full. Jp- Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine fhapitak You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on-^rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Isl and 2nd floors.) Before that, however, mimeographed copies will be These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, sent to every SIU Hall, so that the membership can dis­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging cuss and debate the new plans before the next regular heavily on -their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. Branch meetings. GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. CARROLL The Agents of the SIU are just what their name W. CANAVAN J. MAGUIRE , implies—agents of the membership. The program adopted ROY E. WILSON A. M. LIPARI A. A. SAMPSON at the Conference was one advocated by the member­ D. N. De PLANK J. VATLAND A. M. LUPER Q. JOHNSON ship in instructions given to the various port officials. G. GAGE E. FITZER F. KOPF •a E. LACHOFF .ifiS But, even so, there is another democratic control OSWALD D. PARKER J. H. HOAR J. J. O'NEAL before the recommendations can become part of the SIU J. F. MARTIN J. McNEELY A. L. MALONE -Rules and Regulations. In regular meetings the reports C. R. HANSON XXX. C. MASON O. M. STIREWALT and proposals will be read carefully, and then the mem­ CLIFF BRIGHTON HOSPITAL J. DENNIS MOUNCE bership will have the right to concur or non-concur. " D. RILEY X it X t. t % T. BOGUS SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL The best program in the world is not worth the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. DELLAMANO ^ A. R. CHISHOLM K. DICKINSON paper it's printed on if there is nothing done to carry A. C-. KIMBERLY W. FEENEY JOHN A. FERDENSKY it out. It can't be carried out on a "let George do it" W. WILCOXON J. MCDONOUGH ERLING MELLE A. PINCHOOK Basis. R. E. STRIPPY J. HODO A. PANCER ROBERT JOHNSON W. J. SULLIVAN If the Seafarers is to continue to grow and to ad­ S. LeBLANC .W. CAREY B, WIGG W. WELLS vance, it will only be because the membership continues JAMES GORDAN XXX R. TIDWELL T. M. LYNCH STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL to back up its elected officials—right down the line. . M. FOLAN PAUL KRONBERGS F. J. SCHUTZ J. SCULLY ^ This year could prove to be one of the biggest and G. ROCZAN J. E. FARQUHAR P. CASALINOMO J. PRATS most successful in the history of the Union. And it will R. SMITH R. LORD P. PETAK J. P.REZEDPELSKI be-as long as we all keep our eyes on the ball. J. LEE • JOHN E. KENNAIR J. GARDNER XXX P. R. CALLAHAN T. MUSCOVAGE The winning combination for the Seafarers is the FT. STANTON MARINE HOSP. D. HERON Agents and the membership working together firmly for L. CLARKE R. B. WRIGHT ; E. LARSON " C. McHILBERRY a common goal. The Conference is only the first part. ARCH McGUIGAN A. MENDOCINI R. LUNDQUIST R. S. LUFLIN G. FRANKLIN Now it is up to the membership to carry on. Once GEORGE BRADY JULIUS SUPINSKY W. G. H. BAUSE J. GONIGLIA /the program is approved, the course has been charted and L. A. HOLMES R. RIVERA ' FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE the goal will be more easily reached. G. :T. FRESHWATER-KMiEiC J. LIGHTFOOT A. AMUNDSON -. �Fxiday, February 20. 1948 T HE SEAFARER S LO G Page Tbxue New Tanker Outfit Will Get Seven Ships The Engine Department of the Fo*t Bridger; (front row, 1. to r.) Ralph Backstock, George' Ledson, Jerry Broaddus, Walter Grocki, (beck row. 1. to r.) Howard Fowler, Harry Judaon, James Wilson, Norman Curran, Eugene Mandick. Bull Run Offliers Win With Help Of SHI Crew (Continued from Page 1) tending a series of lengthy daily meetings in the New York hall. These sessions added up to a complete and intensive course in good shipboard unionism. The men studied the tanker contract until they knew it fore and aft and from 4ceel to bridge. (In addition, they discussed the hold­ ing of shipboard meetings, the handling of beefs and other union, problems.) . The Fort Bridger crew was 100 percent prepared to be a bang-up SIU crew. The signing of Petroleum Car­ riers also followed close on the signing of a new dry cargo com­ pany, the Mai* Ancha Corpora­ tion. Mar Ancha is in the sugar trade and is operating between New York and Philadelphia and ports in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republica. At present the company has only one ship, the SS Cape Mo­ hican, formerly a Bull Line ves­ sel. She already has paid off once in New, York and has gone south to the Islands again. " y-.: v-,|l 11 :.."V.v The Deck Department of the SS Fort Bridger,. first tanker of the newly-contracted U.S. Petroleum Carriers Incorporated: (front row, 1. to r.) Donald Rundblad, Norlin Lust, Sotiros Foscolos. "Red" Braunstein, (middle row, 1. to r.) Vernon Wilson, "Bing" Miller, Jack Ziereis, John LaRocca, Delbert Shields, (back row, 1. to r.) William Depping, Ernest Bonner, Richard Barrow. ff British Reports Show No Need For US Vessels By SIDNEY M.'JLIPSCHITZ TEXAS CITY — The, Mates the licensed deck officers. and Engineers walked off the SS "As you know, the action taken Bull Run, Mathiasen- Tankers, with your support was successful If the Marshall Plan goes here on the afternoon of Febru­ in securing such bargaining through in its present form, some ary 7, and, with the full support rights; upon completion of ne­ 500 U.S. ships will be sold or of the SIU crew aboard, won a gotiations a contract will be chartered to European nations. commitment from the • company signed. Upon the signing of the The effect will be to cut the same to negotiate before they went contract your membership will number of ships from American back. then have the benefit of working service and throw tnousands of The Mates, members of the with union officers under a union contract. American seamen out of work. MM&P, and the Engineers, mem­ "Such cooperation as was ex­ bers of the MEBA, simply shut The greatest beneficiaries of off the lines, packed their gear tended by your organization to such a wholesale transfer would and went down the gangway ours is certainly the answer to undoubtedly be the British. But while the ship was loading. They our mutual organizational prob­ reports are piling up week by had no contracts and decided it lems in organizing the unor­ was • time Mathiasen saw the ganized and securing contracts week which demonstrate that the covering them. light. British need po such volume of At 6:30 in the evening, an SIU "Again let me thank you, and shipping, demolishing whatever The Stewards Department of the Fort Bridger: (front Patrolman came aboard the Bull request that you call upon * us merit the State Department ever row, L to r.) William Green, Mervyn Cms, Patri^ Rogers, imagined this section of the Run and told the crew to get at any time that we may be of (back row, 1. to r.) - John Riley, Frederick Ott, Ludwig Man- otherwise sound and desirable their gear together and pile off assistance to you and your or­ hart, Andre Aubin. ganization." because the licensed personnel European Recovery Program to possess. were setting up a legitimate picketliije. Last week, it was reported in At this point the licensed men a dispatch from London that Brisuddenly were told to stand by •tain's postwar ship reconversion until 10 o'clock by which time program was 70 percent com­ Carry-over topics from the jast plans for an even more extensive pleted. This figure represents the (Continued from Page 1) word should be received of a settlement. the fight against the Taft-Hartley meeting are Coast Guard control education^ program for the fu­ re-entry of a sizable amount of When news of this order got law. The officials attending the of merchant seamen, which ture. The Seafarers LOG, offi­ British tonnage into the world's around, the SIU Agent and meeting are weU. aware of the through SIU militancy has been cial organ of the Union, is also commerce, as 31 ships have al­ ready been re-converted. Patrolmen told the crew not to fact that the provisions of the reduced to a bare minimum, and to be discussed. FoUowing the adoption of de­ leave until they had made a law, if eilforced to the letter, the Merchant Seamen's Bill of In addition, both British and further check of the legiti­ can wreck the seamen's move­ Rights, which is still a political cisions and resolutions by the Dutch shipbuilders, whose yards macy of the beef. However, ment. The foundation of the football, being kicked around in Agents, the course of action will are busy these days, have pro­ be submitted to the membership tested this section of the Mar­ when the Mates and Engineers Seafarers International Union is the Halls of Congress.. Also up for discussion and con­ in regular coastwise meetings for shall Plan, claiming that their finally hit the bricks, the SIU the Hiring Hall, and any atofficials knew once and for all tenipts on.the part of the ship­ sideration is the manner in approval or rejection. These shipyards and shipyard workers that the dispute was a good one. owners or the Government bu­ which alien seamen, following proposals will be carried in full would be made idle. Mathiasen, back to the wall, reaucrats to abolish it or Rotary their patriotic contribution to the in next week's LOG. According to figures which saw the light at last. At 9:05 Shipping , will be met by staunch war effort, have been discrim­ have been released from time to word came to the ship that the resistance. inated against by the Govern­ time, the 16 Marshall Plan na­ company, acting from its Phila­ The Strike machinery of the ment. It is certain that the tions have a combined ship­ delphia office, had agreed to ne­ Union, which has been uniformly Agents will adopt some program CLEVELAND—The address of building program totalling near­ gotiate agreements. successful in the many beefs to combat this «vicious activity. the new SIU hall and off ices, in ly 16 million tons. Evidence that In appreciation for Seafarer necessary to win and maintain Organization and Education support, Galveston SIU Agent decent wages and conditions for came in for a large share of the Cleveland is 2602 Carroll Ave­ the program is bearing fruit is Keith Alsop received the follow­ seamen, will be re-evaluated with discussion. During the past year nue, between West 25tli and in the overseas cables nearly ing letter from R .J. Owen, rep­ an eye to tightening it in the the Union's organizational drive West 26th Streets. The phone every day. resentative of MM&P Local 20. face of possible onslaughts from has been very successful and number is the same as before: On the morning that the pro­ Main 0147. gress of the British re-conver­ ';Dear Sir and Brother: shipowners and the government. many new companies have been Membership meetings are held sion program was reported, an­ > "1 wish to take this-- oppor­ enrolled under the SIU banner, on the first and third Mondays tunity to thank you personally, CARRY-OVER TOPICS in addition, the campaign to or­ of each month at 7:00 PM, and other dispatch announced that the brand new 14,000-ton Cunand for Local 20 Masters, Mates Other items are Organizer's ganize Cities Service has resulted all members in the Cleveland ard liner, the Parthia, built ip & Pilots, for the cooperation CKin a major victory in that fleet. area are urged to attend. If a Belfast, would leave"^' Liverpool. tended by you and your organi­ Report^ LOG and Education Re­ Insofar as Education is con­ quorum is not in attendance, an April 10 on her maiden voyage. zation in our dispute with the ports, Agent's Reports, Appoint­ Mathiasen Tanker Industries ves­ ment of Committees, General cerned, many pamp*hlets and open discussion and educational The Parthia wiU carry 200 pas­ sel Bull Run to win represen­ Proposals and Resolutions, and booklets are in progress and it meeting will take the place of sengers as well as 7,000 tons of _ certain that the Agents will map the regular meeting. cargo. tation as bargaining agent for Good and Welfare. Agents Plan SlU's 1948 Program New Cleveland Hall >:'v-;;T �T H E S E A F A HE RS Page Foux r!; i- ^ ll LO G Friday, Fabruary 20, 1948 Shipping Is Good, But Slow Bell May Come For Port New Orleans By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS — Business tion that counts now. We are doing pretty well in has been good during the past the tugboat field in this area. week and to prove it we can We have petitioned for elections point to the fact that we had 12 in two tugboat outfits, the Zieg_ payoffs. However, shipping probably ler Towing Company and the will take it on the slow bell Crescent Salvage and Towing during the week to come, but Company. In addition, we have To insuro payment, all 1(1 F-;:: bookmen in good standing never lined up some others which we claims for overtime must be really have too much trouble will crack dowij on soon. turned in to the heads of de­ By WALTER SIEKMANN All the bad weather hasn't getting out of here. partments no later than 72 been in New York. The snow There weren't many beefs on BOSTON — Regular contract bargaining election, the members hours following the comple­ the ships that paid off here, and that came down fronl there tion of the overtime work. shipping in this port has been in this branch have gone all-out what few overtime snarls there turned into ^in and we've had As soon as the penalty steady although not really plenti­ to hold pur hard-won ground were we straightened out to the more than our share recently. and to entrench themselves for Despite the weather, the Mardi work is done, a record should ful. Most of the ships we have any beefs with 'the bunch of satisfacticm of all the crews. been getting here have been in labpr-haters who run that com­ While talking about shipping, Gras went on as scheduled, and he given to the Department we would like to clarify a point New Orleans had a record crbwd head, and one copy held hy transit, but we have had some pany. the man doing the job. regarding the passenger ships of visitor's. replacements on them. Some of the members coming Every place in town with four In addition the depart­ that run in and out of New Or­ in here may have noticed that Cities Service tankers have •P'' mental delegates should walls and a roof was crammed leans. In order to qualify for we have had our Dispatcher and top-rated job, especially in the with tourists. We recognized a check on all overtime sheets been coming into East Braintree Patrolmen alternating jobs. 72 hours before the ship and quite a few SIU men have Stewards Department, you must few SIU members around the Patrolmen "have put in time streets who must have drifted in makes port. been able to get aboartl them. be able to produce passenger dispatching, and the Dispatcher In view of our victory in the ship discharges. That's the way to help out with the celebrating. it is. HASN'T CHAM6ED We certainly felt good down A BIT SINCE Tht here when we heard the record •T&A PARTY! margin by which we won the By FRED FARNEN voluntary organizers aboard Agent or Patrolman-Organizer qt Cities Service bargaining elec­ these ships? tion. It is a great tribute to the your nearest port where an SIU DETROIT — Several times m men who worked aboard those the past, this column has been When the SIU Great Lakes office is. located. ships as volunteer organizers. devoted to outlining the duties District has a number of men It's high time that SIU Great Although we are not all the and responsibilities of SIU Great sailing on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Lakes members began to realize way home in that deal, we are Lakes District members. Pacific coasts, why shouldn't that organizing the unorganized confident that we will take the these members return and do a on the Great Lakes is a job for Now the time is close at hand job for their Union on the Lakes? rank-and-file members as well final union-shop election by a good margin, too. We feel that when all Great Lakes SIU mem­ Certainly, it's the duty of as shoreside organizers. way because we know our men bers can have a chance to show these Great^Lakes District mem­ Once the SIU members in the wiU stick with the job until it is how much they actually appre­ bers to return to the Great Lakes realize their responsibili­ has hit payoffs, sign-ons, ships in done. It's that union-shop elec- ciate their responsibilities and Lakes and help man the fleets ties for bringing SIU unioniza­ transit and unorganized ships. duties. now under organizational con­ tion to their unorganized Broth­ With the start of the seasonal centration. With these members ers, the job should be compara­ We feel that this practice will secure absolutely efficient repre­ fit-out on all bulk freighters be­ shipping on LCA ships as desig­ tively simple. ginning around the middle of nated, we should be in a much If every unorganized ship on sentation for the membership. It gives all officials a chance to March, all SIU contracted ope­ the Lakes had three or four become completely familiar with rators as well as member com­ active SIU members sailing on all the problems of policing the' panies of the Lake Carriers As­ By BLACKIE GARDNER it, how long do you think it contract. The idea is already sociation will be in need of men, ^ould be before all ships on the working out fine. PHILADELPHIA — The wea­ especially rated men. By April Great Lakes were organized? ther, the fuel oil shortage and 15, the demand should far ex­ SEE SWEET FUTURE It's your duty and responsi­ the lack of coal and grain for ceed the supply. bility to ship on the unorganized There is a lot of talk in Bos­ overseas shipment added up to Nqw, the SIU Great Lakes Lakes vessels, and stick with ton business circles about build­ make this a slow week on the District is carrying , on with an them until the voting is over, ing up this port and recapturing Philadelphia waterfront. all-out organizational program and tfie SIU Great Lakes Dis­ some of its past glory. Of We have had no payoffs and in 1948 the same as last yegr. We trict has registered another vic­ course, this is long-range talk very few replacements, "^e al­ are going tS need all of our tory. and any plans that anybody has ways have a number of ships in members for manning our con­ How about doing your share immediately become snarled in port, but they are in transit. All tracted ships and the unorgan­ to make the Great Lakes go red tape. Incidentally, most of we have - to do with them is ized fleets under concentration SIU, and register your willing­ the red tape is supplied by the sdttle minor beefs that come up. as well. better position to organize these ness with the SIU shoreside rep­ raih'oads. The main topic for discussion resentative in -your area to be­ These unorganized ships will fleets than in the past. here is when ai-e we going to come a volunteer organizer for However, in this connection How often have we reiterated be very short of men, and in the get a new Hall. It's a good there are .some very solid reports the SIU Great Lakes District. the statement that "Every SIU beef as the present Hall is very past representatives of the Lake member is a volunteer organi­ that the American Sugar Refin­ Carriers Association have gone smaU. On meeting nights, the ing Company will build a big as far South as Alabama to re­ zer?" place is packed. . Men have to plant here about a hal^ a block cruit new Lakes seamen. How many ships did we lose stand in corners and in between from the Hall. those lucky enougn to find seats. The LCA usually sends glib- last year due to crew turnover Check the slop chest be­ This is good news if it turns We are on the lookout for some­ tongued propagandists who paint and the piling off of SIU mem­ fore your boat sails. Make out to be true. It would mean a beautiful picture about the bers who became impatient wait­ thing better. sure that the slop chest con­ more ships for Boston on the conditions, wages and other high ing for elections? The Philadelphia transporta­ tains an adequate supply of West Indian run, giving the standards of the Lakes seamen. tion workers just settled their How many members did we all the things you are liable membership here a chance to In addition, they display mar­ dispute by getting almost every­ have leaving-the Great Lakes to lo need. If it doesn't, call the drop down ^outh once in a while velous pictures showing the ?•/ thing they asked for. These ship on the coast when their Union Hall immediately. during cold weather besides scenic wonders of the Great workers had a good beef. presence and votes were needed boosting shipping in this port. They were working for low Lakes. on the Great Lakes? wages imder very hard condi­ LCA BLARNEY YOUR DUTY tions. We congratulate them for In fact, LCA representatives their solidarity. That was what In line With our experiences paint such a beautiful picture of -won for them. of last year and our needs for By JEFF MORRISON sji;,'' conditions on the LCA ships that this year, letters have been sent the average recruit is quite dis­ MOBILE—Shipping in the port lists we've had for a. long time. appointed when he actually ships to all coast ports requesting that of Mobile has not been as brisk Most of the payoffs were clean, Great Lakes members be urged out on one of these vessels. to returri to the Lakes by April during the last .seven days as and the ones which were slight­ Of course, the LCA never 15 in order to help out with our we would have liked it to have ly fouled up were settled swiftly Membership rules require mentions the fact that conditions organizational campaign. been, but it hasn't been too bad. and to everybody's satisfaction. every man entering the We paid, off seven ships and We received some bad news. Union Halls to show his are much better on SIU con­ tracted fleets, £uid that any im­ Certainly, it is the duty of signed on four. The first of the Waterman, the biggest company Union hook, pro-hook permit provements won on the Lakes every Great Lakes member to week we know that we will sign here, is -going to lay. up some card or other authorized have been won through the ef­ ship on unorganized Great Lakes on four more. With the normal ships, quite a few Liberties in identification to the Door­ forts of the SIU Great Lakes fleets until such time as the ert»tJun of replacements on ships in fact. Meantime, we £u:e hoping man. This is for Ihe.^ mem­ tire Great Lakes are organized transit, we should have a pretty that the Marshall Plan hqrries bership's protection. Don't. District. through with some sensible safe­ * If these unorganized ships need under the banner of the. SIU good week coming up. waste the Doorman's — or However, don't be in tSb big guards on American shipping. -your own—^time hy arming -men so badly and Rave to go Great Lakes District. as far South as Alabama to se­ Upon your return fo tiie Great a hurry to come here looking for It it does, .we . expect Waterman this point. Observe the rules cure recruits, why shouldn't the Lakes area, all members are a job, because right - now. we to -pull those ships right back . you make. IF?-;' .. . U SIU be able to .put a number of urged to immediately contact-the have one of the biggest -shipping out. •. , . OR Overtiine Boston Shiiiplng Holds Steady; Port May Expand Facilities Every Lakes Seafarer Needed For '48 Drives Gold, Fuel Lack Slow Phiiiy Check It—But Good Mobile Shipping Fair; Beach Full Membership Rules �THE S E AP ARE RS Friday, February 20. 1948 Alpena Branch Spreads Word to Unorganized LO G MANNED BY MARINE ALLIED WORKERS |3||jppj||g PlCtUre Still Bright For Seafarers On The West Coast By W. H. SIMMONR^ By MAURICE DOLE and CLYDE BETTS ALPENA—Since the SIU Great Lakes District opened offices and a meeting place at 105 W. olm Street, Alpena, Lakes sea­ men have been dropping in on us in increasing numbers. They're all intergsted in the SIU Great Lakes program, and want to know how they can bring SIU conditions to their ships. Of course, we're aWays glad to answer their questions. That's what we're here for. In addition, we give these unorganized Lakes seamen the SIU facts of life so that they know what they are missing by not being in the SIU Great Lakes District, and cov­ ered by our SIU contract condi­ tions—the best in the iildustry! One man, who had been sail­ ing on LCA ships for a number of years, was surprised to learn that SIU Great Lakes -District members are paid overtime for work performed between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. which is not necessary to the docking, undocking or navigation of the vessel. Another fellow had been on an LCA ship which practiced the .two pot system of feeding. He was surprised to hear that SIU contracted vessels provided ex­ actly the same food for the men and officers. Page Fir* Lying alongside her dock is the lug James Druhan, Mo­ bile Towing and Wrecking Company. She's awaiting orders to shove off. Along with the company's other five tngs, the Druhan is manned by members of the Marine Allied Workers. affUiaie of the SIU. SAN FRANCISCO — The old Gold Coast is really getting its share of rain. In fact, we are right in the middle of the rainy season. However, despite the weather, things have brightened up a good bit for the SIU out here. Brother Blackie Cardullo, West Coast Representative, paid off the SS George Prentice, Waterman, in Seattle. He reports she was a good clean payoff. There were no beefs hanging fire and she had a first-rate SIU gang aboard. We have the SS Portmar, a Calmar ship, here in transit from Baltimore. On her maiden voyage for that company. There are no beefs on her, either. Lakes Coumik Push Pension-Welfare Plan By RUSSELL SMITH handling of bulk cargo on the Great Lakes. Payments into the fund would be made by the various shipping and docking companies on the basis of a ton­ nage royalty fee. Even though estimates have not been completed as yet, it is figured that a minimum royalty fee of from one to five cents^per ton of bulk cargo carried and handled on the Great Lakes wovild be necessary to cari-y out the plan. Further research in order to determine the exact royalty fee amount will be necessary, and will be based upon the total number of covered workers, the number in each age group, and the extent of payments under the pension-welfare plan. for by the particular unions in­ volved. Due to the costs in­ volved, no industry is anxious to start any security program. * Notably, the Mine Workers and Garment Workers "have led the parade of shoreside industries adopting pension-welfare plans. Other Anions, such as the Auto Workers, Steel Workers and She's a good ship with a good crew. We understand that Calmar is planning at least 12 ships on this inter-coastal run. If this is so, we will have one Calmar a week in this port which will mean quite a few jobs for this Hall. This we will be happy to see. The SS Kenyan Victory, an Isthmian ship, paid off here after being out ^e months. There were plenty of beefs on her re­ garding disputed overtime. However, most of the trouble came from the crew's uncertain­ ty about the agreem'^nt. In ad­ dition, there was a little bad feeling between the crew and the Chief Engineer who had a couple of fair-haired boys he favored a good bit. SADDER. WISER We squared everything away, DETROIT — Recently, two of and the Chief is a sadder but the Port Councils in the Great wiser man. He certainly got a Lakes area ^ affiliated with AFL lesson on how to get along with Maritime Trades Department a crew. Another Isthmian ship, have passed resolutions and mo­ the SS Twin Falls Victory, will tions urging the adoption of an payoff in San Pedro and we will do our best to have an SIU rep­ overall pension-welfare program resentative down there to take for all Maritime workers on the care of things. Great Lakes. Waterman, we hear,' is tak­ First, the Duluth area Port ing about three ships off this Council passed such a motion coast. That's bad for the boneendorsing a pension and welfare yard, but it is a big help to us plan. Then, on February 5, the as shipping had slowed quite Cleveland Port Council did like­ a bit. wise. A word or two on the Guards Illustrating the importance atT and Watchmen's organizing cam­ SIU STYLE tached to this AFL pension-wel­ paign are in order. Brother Tur­ fare program, the daily news­ Many of the unorganized sea­ ner has just made a trip to San papers carried stories on both men were sold on the SIU Great Pedro and Los Angeles to sur­ Council meetings,* and the Cleve­ Lakes District style'of beef rep­ vey the possibilities of bringing land recommendation was given resentation. They had often nation-wide publicity through the guards in that area into the 30.000 AFFECTED sailed on ships where opening Seafarers Guards and<i, Watch­ the Associated Press. your mouth to squawk about men's Union". It has been roughly estimated conditions was just the same as In the past, much emphasis has that some 30,000 Great Lakes He reports that he met with been laid upon the securing of workers will be covered by the Electrical ^Vorkers, are presently great success and is setting up asking the Skipper for time. Another fact which surprised increased wages and better pension-welfare program. With concerned with welfare and se- an office down there. many of the unorganized seamen working conditions as each new the exception of the seamen, the cirrity programs. Once again, we urge all mem­ was that all SIU contracts on contract with the operators was vast majority of these workers Seamen have been the orphans bers touching West Coast ports are already unionized. However, of the. labor movement for many to take time out to talk to the the Lakes provide for job sen­ negotiated. Certainly, wages, hours, work­ non-union workers would also years. Now they're tired of that guards. Give them the right iority and job protection. ing and living conditions are still benefit from the plan in the long role. Seamen and other mari­ score. of the utmost importance. How­ run as they, too, would be cov­ time workers on the Great Lakes Brother Hal Banks, West Coast ever, today there is a realiza­ ered by the AFL program. want security, too. organizer, says that he is sign­ tion that such things as the Industry after industry ashore That's why the AFL Maritime ing a couple of contracts, bring­ guaranteed annual season, mem­ is adopting some form of a so­ Trades Department and its affi­ ing more ships under the SIUbership vacation plans, and pen­ cial security program for the liated unions will fight for a A&G banner. When we know sion-welfare plans are increasing workers. Naturally, these plans pension-welfare program for all more about this we'll send a By KEITH ALSOP in importance. have been originated and fought Great Lakes maritime workers. full report. GALVESTON — There are That is why all plans which about 300 men on the beach here have anything to do with the and shipping is pretty slow. So s'ecurity of workers are currently it is obvious that the Texas receiving much more attention. coast is not the place to head PENSION-WELFARE PLAN for if you want to ship out in Although the complete details • a hurry. end result is that the entire a crew works better when no­ By BLACKIE CARDULLO ,Howev^--we do get around for the pension-welfare plan body is hard-timing them. It's three payoffs and three sign- have not as yet been outlined, SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping ci-ew including both licensed and up to the Union to keep on dem­ ons a week including freighters suffdent research has been con­ is still very good here. Isthmian unlicensed men do a bang-up onstrating this point. ducted so that fairly rough fig­ as well as tankers. is going to run one ship a week job aboard. Incidentally, the Portmar crew There are three Isthmian ships ures are available. GET IT. CALMAR? got rid of its gashounds and in port right now. Two of these As passed by the two Port out of San Pedro on the Far are in transit,' but the remain­ Councils, the AFL program calls East run and several more inter- Galmar had better take note performers just as soon as the ing one is paying off and will for the setting-up of a Great coastals. Waterman is putting on of these circumstances, too. The performances began. be signing on again right away. Lakes Council of the AFL Mari­ several more to hit this port too. In answer to Brother Jones, About five Cities Service-tank­ time Trades Department. Of the quite a number of Portmar is a clean ship. She is who complained ^in the LOG of ers come into Lake Charles . This Council, composed of -the ships we have had this week, so clean that when we went January 9 about the SUP tak­ .every week, and we try to hit various affiliated Maritime unions most of them in transit, there is aboard we thought we were go­ ing off crews coming from the ing on a yacht. every one. East Coast, I would like to cor­ in the AFL, would coordinate all one which we want to mention . We have just notified the activities as^well as sponsor such at some length. She was the The motto on the Portmar is: rect a misstatement. A good crew deserves a good G & H Towing Company that programs as the pension-welfare SS Portmar, Calmar. No one is pulled off a ship captain and vice versa. their contract with the Marine plan. The Portmar had one of the coming from the East Coast. If Allied Workers expires April 14 best topside tfrews we have seen This is an example which all this ever happens to you, get in and that it is high time to get Certainly, such a' Council for g long time. The Skipper is crews should follow. When you touch with me at once. busy negotiating a new one. The would have much more influence one of the best and everybody have a good topside, perform than that of the individual In­ ^4AW expects to have no par­ your duties well. DonT take ad­ The only time a man is pulled had a good word for him. ticular trouble winning a wage ternational unions represented on vantage of the topside's good na­ off is when he comes in from the Great Lakes. It ought to be pointed out to a foreign run and accepts trans­ increase. ture. some of those bucko captains The plan, calls for the. setting The G & H people operate 14 portation. Even then, with ship­ Duties well done will, prove tugs up and down the Texas up of a pension-welfare^ fund to that this Master gets along fine ping as good as it is right now, coast and have between 120 and provide for, the needs of any without trying to hard-time His to thes^ companies that there is it is nine to one that he can get 130 jobs which are- shipped, ^eat Lakes Maritime workers crew in any way; In return, the no place on SIU ships for bucko Smnected; with the; carrying and men give him high praise. The officers. They should see that: right back aboard. through the hiring hall here. Galveston Slow, Beach Crowded Portinar Crewmembers, From Foc'sles To Topside, Win High Praise From Branch In San Fr2iiCt3€0 { /[ �m Wii j Page Sbc -• ' ^feW>: THE »-E^F ARE RS LOG Friday. February 20' 1948 You Can *BankVOn Seafarers In Nerfelk ,, , . ; til*i -• I - •' • 'iBiiiPS fSiiliillil - -51 V "S'J - ^ SKii«is' |l - < - ^ V - '/<J: rVl " r #I-; ' °°' 1""" " "» One of the banking features within the building is the old vault, which at one time was probably a repository for gold and silver. Now the SIU has a good use for it, too. Folding chairs, needed for meetings,, are stored safely in the big iron room. The offices which were once occupied by coupon-clipping , bankers are now used by Union officials in the performance of their duties. Up on the balcony, where the clerks and stenographers used to hold forth, members of the SIU relax around card tables or billiard tables. They can also write letters or read the LOG. W"!-"" "d Me.h». ICS bavings Bank, and it is a cleaner building now than it was when the banker* h..! N.ri "" Norfolk with a good spot to spend their lime while waiting for a Job. i" w f""* " .r E°" mirts: !Sp ^:i ' "•» 9" P"Clic.ll, " °"9 not work oul lhal way Playing cards is a good way to while away the tihie between calls. The Second Deck of the Hall is furnished and equipped as a recreation room, and here the men can swap tales while they figure their hands. for everybody, but rated men have their choice of ships. 4. i it 1 For Brothers who want more exercise than just ' dealing cards, the recreation room offers a few pool tables. Here is relakation and exercise combined, and in the picture at the left see a different shot being attempted by an intent SIU member. At the right is the refreshment stand, where cold soft drinks, cigarettes, and snacks are for sale. This i# a popular spot, and mak^ it un­ necessary for men to leave the building for a bite. J. f' -w —- k W.hei -- ' •aor' - ^ f " - V f 1 1 '.y I. ' I ,1 ____ I. I J® ' ii I •lllll llifiii I;;;;; I I y| % % % I •^1 •i r �Friday; Fabruary 20, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG ^age Seves MVTrinidad Head- Home Away From Home •M •m The MV Trinidad Head, one of Ihe Moran Towing Com­ pany's seagoing lugs, was berthed in Norfolk when the LOG reporter was in that port. Moored near the TH were the Point Cabrillo and the Point Vicente, two more Moran vessels. Hhe Trinidad Head is shown at the left and the other two appear above. The LOG reporter took his camera and note­ book aboard the Head, and obtained the picture story which appears on this page. First off the bat we persuaded the crewmembers to come out on Deck for a picture in the bright sunshine. It didn't really take too much urging, and the result was well worth' any effort that was used. Some of the members of the crew could not be snapped because they were attending to their duties, or else catching some badly needed shut-eye. Chew aboard the Trinidad Head is a seaman's dream. Lunch on the day the photographer visited consisted of soup, choice of roast duck or baked Vienna sausage, mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus, buttered limas. dessert, and choice of beverage. And the men said that many meals are even better. ^ Sounds okay, eh? \ ' /I After collecting some cabbage at^ the payoff. AB Alvin McDowell pays his Union dues to Patrol­ man Ben Rees. That ha{':^ smile on Brother McDowell's face is the result of paying his dues well in advance. Now he's protected: for: quite some time to come; and he knows that the Union will look out for his best interests. Besides good food the- Trinidad Head boasts good quarters for the men. Of course, they keep them deair and neat, and by so doing they make the ship a home away from hc»ne. Pictured above are: Lee Pierce. Oiler: Moody Jones, Oiler; and OdeU Powell. AB. They are seated in the usual left-to right order. : jW/r All the members of the crew joined in the praise for the Skipper and the other officers. So it was no wonder that when the Delegates lined up for a picture they wanted the Old Man in­ cluded. Left to right are Davis Gilbert. Engine Diepartment; Odell Powell. Deck Delegate; Cap­ tain De Puey; and Eddie Dacey, Stewards repre­ sentative. ^ - �f. : .-'r.'-i' v T H E SEAFARERS LOG P«ga Eiglii m.'- Fridey. Februpj'y 20, 1948 . SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS ii^' »?<' •••• I lipiilPli [ Old King Neptune's Bag Of Tricks Given Full Play Aboard Wesleyan zagging thoroughly frighteped a mermaid. Also tried to sneak ship across equator by increas­ ing speed. Accused Man: Francis Phelps MM. Charge: Accused of giving shellbacks poor service, getting up late for work, trying to serve shellbacks fish on Wednesday, slandering sea serpents, mimick­ ing mermaids, profaning por­ poises and damning dolphins. Accused man: Paul Seibert, OS. Charge: Accused of being a landlubber and impersonating seaman; lounging while on the wheel and thus endangering Neptune's life. |r'- ^r li LIKED BY SPECTATORS • >.i4| Seafarer Hand, "Fuzzy" and dog show laurels. Member Enjoys 'Dog's Life,' Pooch Cops Show Trophies Named are but a few of the Old Boy's charges. _Each charge When Seafarer James Hand show- were forgotten. Jimmy and sentence was greeted by ap­ paid off in NeW Orleans after a strutted away, his chest thrust plause from the onlookers but Having taken command of the ship at the line. King hardly that from the King's vic­ trip on the Cuba Victory, he forward and his face all smiles. lad visions of relaxing by his Their pooch had walked away Neptune is greeted by the ship's master. G. N. Rasmussin. tims. hearth for a while, but he didn't with top honors in her field. Old Neptune is R. Lenkowski. FWT; Queen: E. Johansen. By late afternoon all_pollywogs count on Mrs. Hand and "Fuzzy," One more appearance was nec­ AB: Princess: Miss Diana Lepov/. Passenger: Baby: W. Hart- had been initiated and were full their pooch. essary that evening for the se­ man, Oiler. Behind the throne is the Doctor, A. C. Smith, fiedged shellbacks. The King Brother Hand-, according to a lection of Best Non-Sporting dog called a halt to the proceedings report to the LOG from his in the show. Steward; King's Guard: K. Williamson, MM. and the celebration of the suc- Wife, bounced through the front BOTH DID FINE : stopped. The sentences passed cessfvil candidates admission was door of their Tampa home, By JAMES (RED) FISHER begun. flopped in a chair, removed his At dinner that evening they were at once more severe . As our ship the SS Wesleyan "A dunking in the Royal Pool The ship's Captain and King shoes and 'with a deep sigh lean­ both agreed that if "Fuzzy" did Neptune stood in a receiving, line ed back for some easy relaxing. no more, she had done herself Victory steamed across the for you!" He got in two drags on a well. Jim, too, had come through and shook hands with all of the Equator on November 25, we "A facial of flour and grease!" colors. Said Mrs. cigarette, then the little missus with flying new shellbacks. Refreshments were forced to heave to and re­ "Twice through the gauntlet of Hand: "I was as proud of my quietly broke to him the news: were then served. ceive a boarding party. The guards, my man!" husband as I was of my dog." A toast of specially spiked "Fuzzy" was an entrant in the "A bath of fuel oil is in order ' boarders and guests were none Back to the show for the i , punch was drunk first to the dog show'' coming up in a few for this young upstart!" finale that evening and once other than King Neptune and his new shellbacks and then to the days and Jimmy was the man Each victim received his sen­ more Jim and dog took the floor. to parade her before the judges. Royal Family. beloved King of the Sea. There was just no stopping them. tence with tenseness for who HEAD AND TAIL UP With a nod of his head old knew what whim might find ex­ The "SUn was beginning to fall When the. decision was announc­ ^Neptunus Rex brushed by the pression this day. The King, in the west and the day was Weak protests of "I wanna ed "Fuzzy" had won again. A about ended when one of Nep­ clean sweep her first time in gaping onlookers and strode however, was in a benevolent tune's scouts reported a scow rest," were to no avail. Sunday the ring and Jim's first dog mood and all suffered no per­ came and Jimmy and "Fuzzy" swiftly to the royal throne. A passing about 100 miles east. show. ~ manent ill effects. wave of his hand in the direcWith ease they should be able were at the show. According to Mrs. Hand, Jim Mid the yelps and barks of / ' tion of the now quaking pas­ •Some of the charges levelled to hit her by dawn. is an eager show-goer now. It r the less refined pooches, Jinftny by the King are worth mention­ sengers and crewmen and the ing so that should he by some With fond adieus the Royal and "Fuzzy" waited until late can be caUed a dog's life but if the ribbons and trophies keep ' guards of his entourage swiftly chance pay your vessel a visit, Party assembled and put over afternoon for the chow. rolling in, he'll keep 'walking the side, to where their sea Never had he seen so many took into custody all those sus­ you can be ready. the dog." horses waited expectantly. pooches and so many doting pected of being poUywogs. Accused man: Thomas O'Hanowners. The dogs numbered 365, He's now out on the Robert A moment later the sea was As the last notes of the ship's lend, AB. Charge: Not steering the people were twice that num­ McBurney headed for Europe and if she gets back in time, he bell and whistle echoed off over a straight course through Nep­ calm and deserted, the equator ber. tune's domain and while zig­ well aft of the ship. and' "Fuzzy" will parade in' the For what happened ^when Jim the horizon, the King took his show coming up in April. took their four-legged'hope into seat and the ceremonies began. He's one guy who enjoys this the. ring, Mrs. Hand's words best dog's life. First to come forth and greet tell the story: ' His Majesty was the ship's mas­ "As Jim's number was called to the ring, my heart pounded. ter, G. N. Rasmussin. With a Jim knew his ships and he knew bow the Skipper humbled him­ how to handle them, but what self before the monarch of the Every member making a would he do with our littla donation to the Union for seas. The King, kind soul that girl chow? any purpose should receive he is, promised him the return "Thtey walked in the ring, an official receipt bearing ; of his command if everything around the ring, and up to the the amount of the contribu­ went smoothly. judges. They were wonderful. They acted as if they had been tion and the purpose ' for The Captain withdrew and the which it was made. doing it all their lives. ^-victims were presented to the If a Union official to whom "T was "elated when the Judge co.urt for action. "Let the pun­ contribution is given does handed Jim a blue ribbon and ishment fit the crime," the King told him to wait. Shortly they not make out a receipt for announced, and so it came about. the money, the matter should were joined by three other STEP FORWARD bitches. Again the winnah! An­ immediately be referred to other ribbon for Reserve Win­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ First to face the King were surer. SIU. 51 Beaver Street. ner's bitch. three women passengers — fair "Still they were told to- wait. New York 4. N.Y. damsels ail of them. The King In advising the SecretaryI could hardly control my ex­ stole a glance at his seaweed encitement. This time it was for Treasurer of such transac­ t crusted mate and quickly passed the best o^ breed and she walked tions. members should state The King leans forward attentively to hear the pleas of light sentences. Lucky' girls the name of the official and off with the awar(^: a ribbon and a victun prostrated before the throne. Blocking sight of the a trophy." they were—the King has a well the port where the money - , known weakness for beauty. poor soul axe King's Guards W. Smith. AB, and M. Kusic, Brother Hand's protestations was tendered. But there his tender -mercy agairtst appearing in the dog OS. PicturM^y Iie4 : Get A Receipt i'.v.-.-.. — >'1 �Friday. 'February 20. 1948 THE SEA PA RE R S LO G SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief Page Nina SSAfMOt SAM sags LEACOCK. Nov. 29 — Chair­ One man from each department man p. Bodden; Secretary J. to be assigned to cleaning of Carrbll. Disputed overtime re­ recreation room each week. ported in Engine Room and Election of delegates: John McStewards Department. Repair Kale elected ship's delegate. list discussed. Insufficient sup­ 4 4 4 plies reported. One minute of MONTAUK POINT. Jan. 24— silence for Brothers lost at sea. Chairman Nicholas Mark; Secre­ tary A. Van Dyke. Engine Dele­ i t t DEL CAMPO. Dec. 14—Chair­ gate reported Chief had sent one man Elmer Rushing; Secretary man to do a job normally calling Joseph Saxon. Salvatore Frank. for three men. Pa.ssed motion Deck Delegate,"moved that new­ by Wallace that doors and locks comers be given every chance to foc'sles be repaired. Passed motion by Pendergasf, secondied to leam SIU and policy. - Moved by Rushing, seconded by R. Hurts by Banta. that all ports have (SUP) that ships on regular f r o^m departments. Stewards new gaskets and dogs. Carried South America runs get fresh Delegate reported five emergency motion by Sparrow, seconded by stores in South American ports. cards to be turned over to Goxuad. to have hooks on ice­ FAVORITE: WEAPON OF SHIPOWNERS. Moved by Frank to hold up Savannah Agent. The five men box doors. Pendergast moved, CCMAMIES, AND OTHER DISRUPTERS IS THE payoff until all beefs settled. One given ' SIU pamphlets. Under Wallace seconded motion to take SPREADING OF UNFOONDED RUMORS ABOLTT minute of silence for Brothers new business, repair list made repair list to Captain, and to OUR UNIONDON'T LET THESE BIRDS GET up. Donation of $5.00 a man Patrolman. Passed motion by lost _at ^ea. AWAY WITH -THEIR CAMPAIGN OF DIS­ voted for Wife and children of Mark to get hot water in port. RUPTION . A>\AKE THEM GIVE PROOF FOR Brother Jones. Ship's Delegate, One minute of silence for Broth­ ALL THEIR WILD STATEMEAJTS. IF TMEY in foreign hospital after being ers lost at sea. HOLD BCOkS OR PERMITS IN THE UNION shot by Captain. One minute URSE THEM TO MAKE THEIR STATEMENTS of silence for Brothers lost at BEFORE THE AAEMBERSHIP- WHERE SUCH sea. AAATTERS BFLONG » * 4. ^ • 4 4 4 •VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY. EDWARD G. JANEWAY. Nov. Dec. 3—Chairman A. Campbell; 4—Chairman Antonio Schiavone; LORENZO c. MCCARTHY. Secretary S. A. Caruso. Voted Secretary Augie Lazzaro. SIU that Steward conduct his de­ elections discussed, members Dec. 21—Chairman James Dorpartment in accordance with SIU urged to vote. Deck Delegate ris; Secretary Andrew Martel. rules. Also voted for new Ste­ Lazzaro thanked Stewards Dele­ Voted motion by Thomas wards Delegate. Carried motion gate Gilbert De Jesus and other Murphy, seconded by Frank By HANK that members study the con­ delegates for cooperation getting' Dowd. to have wooden grating While shipping is definitely in for a good pick-up this week stitution and working rules. De­ new stores in Philly. Stewards installed on deck of steering en­ here in New York, the membership has had the educational op­ cided to notify Captain of ab­ Department congratulated for gine room. Passed motion by portunity of reading up on all union literature, the shipping rules, sence of ice water in Engine good work. Steward asked G. Campbell that all departments the Constitution and the back issues of the LOG which they may Room and faulty condition of crew's cooperation in handling take turns keeping laundry room have missed during their last trip—as well as studying and vegetable box. • dirty linen. Deck Delegate ex­ clean. Engine Department voted responding to the organizing drive and the organizing literature thanks to Stewards for their X. ^ plained score in German ports PHILIP SCHUYLER. Nov. 29 and how to keep out of the way good work. One minute of involved —More and • more brothers are honestly realizing that by participating in the Organizing Drive in all ports they are silence for Brothers lost at sea. —Chairman J. Purvis; Secretary of the MPs. aiding in the expansion of the entire union and thereby creating James .Adams. Engine Delegate more jobs. LORENZO^ c. ^MCCARTHY, James Glenn and Stewards Dele­ 4 4 4 Jan. 18—Chairman James Dorgate Paul Carter reported no Once you have a new company on the shipping board you ris; Secretary A. J. Martel. beefs. Deck Delegate Luther can really see the effect if has on shipping, especially in view Moved by Dorris. seconded by Dills reported some disputed of the fact that many of our standard companies have for Dowd. and passed that no mem­ overtime. Voted to hold payoff some time been laying up iheir chartered ships. Therefore, ber pay off until Deck Depart­ imtil all beefs settled and to new companies mean more jobs, brothers... Before Brother ment overtime from previous wire for a Patrolman in Miami. John "Bananas" shipped as Bosun and organizer, along with •voyage is settled. Also passed Carried motion by Bosun that ^ "Red" Braunstein, on their year-long shuttling tanker trip, motion that complete repair list next three Delegates check Ste­ • Brother Bananas said he wished to tell Brother Percy Boyer be given to Patrolman. One wards stores for next trip. Ship's and his mustache that his shipmate. Brother Parella, came minute of silence for Brothers Delegate James H. Babson ex­ back as Ihfa-d cook with John aboard the SS Samuel Atkins lost at sea. pressed thanks for crew's co­ from Buenos Aires, etc. operation. Voted, to help per­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 EMPIRE WANDLE. Dec. 10— mits learn about SIU. One min­ Here are brothers all over the nation who will be getting Chairman Joe Wilaazak; Secre­ ute of silence for Brothers lost tary A1 Horvalich. Good and their LOGS mailed to their homes weekly: Bobby E. Ethridge of HOWARD A. KELLY. Jan. at sea. Texas, Patrick J. "Denehy of Rhode Island, William P. Eschinger Chairman DeParlier: Secretary Welfare: Motion carried that any­ of Maryland, Richard W. Parker of Pittsburgh, Michael Klepeis of 4 & » QUEENS VICTORY—Jan. 21— Taylor. New Business: Brother one paying off shall leave his New Jersey, Henry Halligan of New York State, Robert MagChairman Anthony J. Lanski; Bryant elected ship's delegate by room clean and return soiled nuszewski of Chicago, John Chambers of Ohio, Daniel O'Malley of Secretary Ed. R. Carlson. Dele­ acclamation. Motion by Taylor linen to the Stewards Depart­ Ohio, Joe George Green of Louisiana, Anthony Patalano of gates reported all okay in their that all three delegates act in ment. One minute of silence for Brooklyn, Angel Reyes of the Bronx, William Green of Indiana­ departments. New Business: De­ concert on any beefs and ship's Brothers lost at sea. polis, Alan Williams of New York State, Eugene Mandick of partmental delegates to check delegate act as chairman. Mo­ Brooklyn, George Mike of Massachusetts, John H. Calhoun of necessary repairs in their depart­ tion carried that slopchest be Georgia, Arthur Blanchette of Massachusetts, Armand Botelho of ments. Motion carried to have checked by delegates and Patrol­ Massachusetts J. Austin of Alabama, Eugene Crowley of San Patrolman's okay before signing man if possible. Good and Wel­ Francisco, Joseph Younts of Michigan, F. D. Doyle of Louisiana, fare: Discussion by various memoff articles. H. Punch of New Orleans, Jack T. Pierce of Michigan, Michael bei'S on keeping messrooms and McGaharn of Philadelphia, R. J. Van Deuren of Wisconsin, James living spaces clean. Steward H. Nelson of South Carolina, Frederick Farthing of Mississippi, DeParlier volunteered to see 4 4 4 Harvey G. Browning of Tennessee and George W. Fournier of about getting new library in MOORING HITCH. Jan. 19— California. Baltimore. One minute of silence Chairman Tom Tucker; Secretory 4 4^4 J. F. Zahl. Deck Delegate re­ for Brothers lost at sea. Brother John Hove, one of the\finest bakers in the union, ported complaints about food, 4 4' 4 just came in from a Robin Line voyage... Brother Clarence ALCOA PATRIOT. Dec. 10— and proposed that crew be more 4 4 4 Bromiield of Indiana sent in a few weeks ago an invitation to CARLSBAD. Nov. 17—Chair­ Chairman John G. Doyle; Secre­ cooperative with Steward in one of his shipmates here in New York to come over to his man William Trigg. Meeting tary John Guynn. Good and Wel­ handling of lin^. Under good wedding. Congratulations. Brother Bromiield. and a happy balled at behest of H. Dell'Or- fare: Suggestion made to not and welfare, crew called for re.voyage of matrimony... Brother Leo Siarkowski just came fano. Engine Delegate. DelTOr- soak clothing in washroom tubs. pairs- on shower door and ice­ in from a trip with a big beef about the terrible North At­ fano reported discrimination Delegate to see that one man box. A minute .of silence for lantic weather... Here are a few oldtimers who may be still against a Wiper by First Ass'l. from his department cleans Brothers lost at sea. here in New York waiting for the storm-delayed ships to Also reported Engineers doing washrooms each week. One 4 4 4 come in: B. Romanoff, P. W. Rose. H. Fowler. P. Taurasi. crew's work. Water supply re­ minute of silence for Brothers SEATRAIN TEXAS. Jan. 25— A. Marco. M. Garcia. V. Pipinen. J. Patrick. E. Albarran and Chairman Jose Tore; Secretary ported as spasmodic.. G. Gage. lost at sea. Charles Wakon. S. Chantelois. Deck Delegate re­ Chief Cook, reported galley4 4 4 4 4 4 ^ scuppers overflowed. V5ted that GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Dec. ported sink to be putNin pantry News Item: The Maritime Commission decided yesterday to First Engineer was to leave ship 7—Chairnian John Doris; Secre­ in New Orleans. Later, com­ convert a P-2 type troopship into a passenger ship, for sale or . if crew was to remain. First En­ tary John Bruno. Deck Dele­ pleted repair list made. Passed charter to an American steamship company. The commission plans gineer subsequently resigned gate reported beef between Skip­ motion for new and thicker mat­ to convert her into a two-class passenger ship for' 609 passengers, after meeting with three depart­ per and 8-12 watch over cleaning tresses and voted to show Patrol­ 157 in first class and 452 in tourist class. The Arnold Bernstein if:^ ment delegates and licensed per­ of coffee pot is still pending. man garbage chute on fantail. Line has applied to the commission for a subsidy for passenger New Business: Motion carried Suggestion made that donations service between New York and Belgium, suggesting use of the sonnel. that the two cooks who jumped'be taken for Brothers held on P-2 type vessel... NEWS ITEM—The-Association of American 4 4 4*. SMITH THOMPSON. Nov. 11 ship in Tampa and left ship manslaughter charge in British Shipowners asserted yesterday that maritime wages have reached —Chairman H. M. Galphin: shorthanded be brought up on Guiana. One minute of silence a peak and predicted that further demands for increases'should not be a major labor issue this j^ar.. Secretary Neal LeggetL No beefs charges. . Good" and Welfare: for Brothers lost at sea. CUT and RUN . �Pas^Tsn 7 BE SE A^FAREBrS L^C, Frkh&y. Febfuary 20« 1948 VBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Answers 'Juicer's' Queries, Suggests Changes In Rules THE DAILY METAMORPHOSIS OF A SEAFARER ting down the plant. ' The foregoing is all true be­ cause it has happened on numer­ ous occasions to us on board ship. However, I always put in for the overtime anyway and as' a rule usually collect it without a squawk. IT'S OVERTIME That two-hour trouble shoot­ ing round on Sunday is definite­ ly overtime by virtue of the fact that the "juicers" are day work­ ers. Incidentally that should be de­ fined in our agreement. It's all in a day's work to Seafarer Fred Miller. Deck Delegate and AB aboard'Mississippi's As far as the ship's gyro is Del Viento. No job is too big or too small for him. Out bright and early he's busy at work concerned, I've always run up painting a. boom. After painting the ship from bow to stern, he heads for the bridge to give against that problem, too. The the wheel a hard left. This guy is just a one-man crew. By the expression on his face, it looks care and maintenance of the gyro like he's taking her through a heavy blow. is irP the hands of the Second Well, welL It can't be true, but it is. Shaved and showered effter bringing the ship into Mate at all times. port. Brother Miller debarks to enjoy the sights of a West African port.-These Seafarers just Fact of the matter, I've been can't be outdone when it comes to work or sharp attire—^pipe that tie. often told by the Skipper or the Second Mate that the ship's ra­ dio speakers and receivers are "Sparks" jobs. This, because they are part of the communication To the Editor: I sumbit this to the LOG in the system including Care, maintenhope that our Brothers will give Due to the present circum­ dance and charging of the wettheir ideas and views on thl.* stances and to the possibility of "cell batteries. same issue. The same goes for the ship's being caught short in the future HEV! CALL THE ELEC-TPJaAM! X M. R. Norris radar apparatus, unless a special by the flnky Tafl-Hairtley Act or WAMNATtWE /M I Boston' radar man is carried on board. the. sell-out policy of the com­ THE lONBTo service and maintain Radar munists, the Seafarers Interna­ (?AI4<£.E8! requires special instruction which tional Union should face the the ship's "juicer" doesn't have. times fully prepared for anything Parrott's other suggestions, I'll that can happen. take up one by one. As Chairman of the 1946 Gen­ Yes, the Mates should take eral Strike Committee in Boston, care of the cluster lights as far will give you a short outline as replacing bulbs, etc. of the trouble that might turn up Repair of these Js up to the ff we were not prepared. To the Editor: which those working receive Electrician even though the aver­ In the first place, in 1946 it Although the SIU has a record age Mate or AB doesn't give a took us three whole days to get overtime. second to none when it comes to Dates of contract termination, damn how he handles the cluster set up. Equipment was the representation for the member­ July 5 (Frisco's Bloody Thurs­ lights. main beef, because we were un­ ship, I would like to add a few Floodlights and mast lights, re­ able to buy it in time. We day) and other important dates words of praise for the represen­ placing of bulbs are also part and finally had to rent second-hand to seamen and the SIU. tatives we have in Tampa. parcel of deck department work. URGES CONSIDERATION gear that didn't serve the pur­ My ship, the SS Robert McYou can't expect an electrician pose. This calendar could serve a Burney, paid off in Tampa, Janu­ to know how to rig a bosun's M. R. NORRIS Even the renting took time. veryr useful purpose all around ary 22. We had the usual num­ chair to replace a burnt out lamp and ,I really think that our of­ ber of b^efs concerning overtime at the end of a crosstree on theOTHER PITFALLS equip each branch for strike ac­ ficials should give this serious mast. conditions and so on. consideration at the next Agents A controversal issue was how tion at any time. Literature The only wet-'cell batteries un­ The day of the payoff, the Conference. best to keep records of picket should be gotten up on the whole Tampa Agent and a couple of der the care of the juicer are All dates of any importance to time. In fact, this still was a strike question so that if it is the SIU would be printed in and the batteries connected with controversial issue when the necessary to pull the pin some able helpers came aboard. The aroimd the numerals or added starting the emergency genera­ strike ended. And there were a time everyone will know what to speed and efficiency which these tor. men used to straighten out do. at the bottom of the calendar. lot of other p^blems too num> every beef major or minor was PARTLY OKAY Next is about status of con­ In short, the SIU ought to be something to see. erous to say anything about As far as switchboards being here. fused electrician Wiley E. Parable to move as a body swiftly I myself was proud and thank­ handled solely by the electrician, rott. To avoid these pitfalls it is in any direction at any time. ful, that we had such Union offi­ Yes, I believe that the Chief this is okay but it's a tough and necessary, in ray opinion, to set And Union solidarity should al­ cers working in our behalf. Not Electrician should have a room troublesome proposition to call a central strike office and to ways be our aim. only did they straighten out all of his own as his work is such the electrician every time a tog­ beefs^ to the satisfiaction of all that he has to be up and around gle switch has to be thrown on concerned, but they did it in such the board. , any time during the day or night a way as to leave no doubt in the However, if this clause stating even though he is a day worker. Also, in importance, he is as that only the Electrician should To the Editor: He asked why did we have to minds of the Skipper and com­ impdrtant as any of the Engin­ handle the board could be in­ go to the consul to have good pany officials that the Union We certainly are enjoying oxur- food destroyed. What was good means business in Tampa. eers or-Mates J^ecause on the ma- corporated in the working rules ority of the modern ships the it would be a clear cut definition selves out here in the Far East enough for him was good enough That's all except for a little re­ minder to the membership; That electrician is , an integral and of a sore spot which has concern­ on the good ship-SS Blue Island for the crew, he added. iiiiportant person in the ship's ed the Electricians for a long Victory, "Red Lead" Anderson, Our overtime sheets look like kind of representation can only Master. personnel as practically every time. neon signs because.the red lead be possible with the cooperation Keep For instance^ vre have boat The overtime hours for trouble running .pump, winch, windlass on them resembles ,the red hash­ of the crew members. sober at the payoff, present your shooting in port on Saturday and drill on Sundays. and piece of equipment is pow­ es on Broadway. beefs in a, straightforward man­ Sunday and at sea on Sunday When we ask for half money, ered by an electri<?lhotor. The theme song, sung by the . Yes, I also agree that the agree­ could be worked into the work­ the Master tells us how much Master, is "I log you, I log you, ner and let the Patrolmen do the ment should be more specific in ing rules without much difficul­ money we' will get as he is the I log you, I log you for many rest. regards to what constitutes over­ ty. Also worthy of being incor­ "Master of this God damned reasons. In fact I log you for Salvatore W. Arini time by eliminating the "mays" porated into the working rules ship," and there will be only one your month's pay," sung to the and "cans" and making it yes or is that relating to stand-by pay, draw in each port. tune of "Sweetheart of all my Our food was so lousy that when electrical deck gear is bedream's." no. Yes, it is also true that Chief ing worked or about to be work­ we had to call in the consul to Incidentally, please send some Engineers never bother calling ed and Megger readings on all inspect it. After he had con­ LOGS to me c/p C. F: Sharp & the Electrician when dock ng and motors at three month intervals. demned some of it, "Red Lead" Co. in Shanghai. Abe Rapaporl went iiito mourning for his bugs letting go or when changihg over L.'Gtanlham and worms. generators, starting up o- shut­ To the Editor: This is my attempt to answer a few of the letters on varied and simdry subjects concerning all Seafarers in the January 30 issue of the LOG. The first will be answering a letter written by Brother Albert A. LaPlante in reference to put­ ting • SIU calendars on all SIU s^hips. A very good idea. This would tend to replace all the gin mill and grab joint calendars that are passed out free at the end of every year by the different out­ fits that make a buck or are out to fl^ce the seamen. Instead of reminding the sea­ man'of some joint where he got« taken in around the islands or dotvff the coast, the SIU calendar would remind him of the Union by having the important days for SIU men marked in red numeralSi By important days, I stress le' gal holidays in port as well as at sea (including Saturdays) for Calls For Year-Round Strike Committees Laurels To Union For Nice Payoff In Port Tampa 'Red Lead' Has Expensive Theme Song �Friday. Febiraary itO. 1948 "Clear Up Wiper Working Rules, Brother Urges TB E S E A FAR E R SLOG Puerto La Cmz; "THINGS ARE JUST BEACHY DOWN HERE** To the Edilor: I have a beef that I wish to present for the attention of the contract negotiators, and I'd like to have them keep it in mind when contract time rolls around. A part of the Wiper's working rules in the existing contract states that he shall be paid over­ time for working jin the firesides, or steam drums or boilers. An­ other part states that he shall receive overtime for chipping, cleaning, or painting in the bilges, or on the tank-tops, durwg his regular working hours. But the contract does not say what compensation he shall re­ ceive for the same penalty work done between the hours of five P.M. and. eight A.M., or on Sat­ urday's, Sundays or other rec­ ognized Holidays. In effect, this lack of definition Seafarers-from the Capfe Re­ paves the way for an engineer to main. Alcoa, make the best of postpone such penalty hours. the sad recreational situation Thus he gets the penalty work by spending their leisure hours ^ done for one hour of overtime in Puerto La Cruz. Venezuala. given to the Wiper wherein the swimming and lolling on the Wiper should receive two hours. beach. Pictured here are—left NO REFUSING to right—Charles Burton with Of course, you can refuse such a good grip on Thomas Wilovertime. But the Engineer's kins' hair. Directly behind is word happens to be law at sea, E. E. Dixon. The other two anii if-he orders you to turn to men are not identified. Foil Can't very well refuse. I myself have been ordered to do At right is Puerto La Cruz' such work and have received shoreline with fishing boats bnly one hour of overtime for lying at anchor in the back­ each , hour of work done. ground. Homes along the beach In our current agreement this are occupied by oil company matter was partially taken officials and workers. care of. Namely for work done inside' of watertanks outside of the regular working hours a Below is the center of the Wiper received overtime and one town's activity: the port area. half. Primarily a Shell Oil Com­ Why can't this same provision pany port, in the background be applied to other penalty work can be seen oil storage tanks. that the Wiper must do? I'm hoping to hear some dis­ cussion and action on this beef. D. Hall % % %, Do Not Forget The 1946 General Strike may be long gone but whai happened in Tampa when the ' ships chandlers there, with the aid of the police crashed our picketlines has not been forgotten. When our ship hits thai port, bypass the chandlers. Do not allow them aboard your ship. If it is necessary . to buy milk or bread, get in touch with a dairy or bakery. These finks think time heals everything. Show them : the SIU does not forget its • enemies. Pass the word to - other ships. Monkeys Sure Thrive In That Ginntill Air To the Editor: A sympathetic AB suggested hook—the end would be swift that he 'tie the monkey next to and painless. Bob High, Red Jones, A1 The next morning when they Blues, L. Williams and Whitey dropped the hook, the Bosun Eatherton were swapping some did just that. tall ones over at the Beaver A little later in the morning House "trading post" the' other pandemonium broke loose when eve' and came put with this a sailor "noticed the ship was one: adrift and headed for the rocks —fast! The ship tvas coming into port Quickly the Bosun looked^ over iand the Bosun was .ordered to the side and saw the monkey kill lus pet monkey because of vdth the anchor slung over his quarantine laws. He had become shoulder, climbing up the chain, so attached to the critter that hand over hand... wet and mad­ he didn?t have the heart to hurt the shackle on the anchor chain der than a son of a gun! ... the next time they"dropped,tht^iiv A1 Bexnriein V Algonquin Grew Wishes Best To SIU Officials For 1948 To the Editor: ^ Page Eleven this tub very rapidly the other evening. When somebody noti­ fied the Skipper of the fact, the latter immediately got hold of the Chief Engineer, Casey Baker, and in very sweet tones asked if he could have four more nozzles. Captain, did you really want a race? "Pepsodent" Lucas shipped on this packet as Plumber-Machin­ ist, and as soon as he had signed the articles he began growling for lighter plungers and wrenches to work with. Greetings, salutations and smooth sailing to our newlyelected officials in the Seafarers International Union, and may all of them have a pleasant term, and may the groans, grunts and beefs from all of us be darned few. The crew of the "Dantzler Nor­ folk to Antwerp Express", the Algonquin Victory for short, der sire to extend their congratula­ tions to all the elected officers of the SIU. NO LONGHAIR. HE Jack (Phil Harris Hair) Riley was so happy when he received George (Society) Everett, the . his book in the SIU that he let buckaroo Bosun (memories of out a Burmese howl and then de­ "Do-the-Best-You-Can" Hillman), manded a special meeting so that got a haircut. When one of the the crew could go on record Brothers commented on it, he re- • that he be personally obligated plied that he never was a piano by the Secretary-Treasurer. player and that, furthermore, he The SS—or should I say HMS did not like to be called "Tos—Queen Elizabeth was passing canini." Cards Are Right, Cooks On'Ball, King Is Happy To the Editor: William (Short Circuit) La Chance made this scow as Elec- ' trician. The first thing that hap- - " pened was that he grabbed two live wires and I do not mean two live ones paying off after a fivemonth trip. He turned them loose a lot faster than he. grabbed §pme, oh yes indeed he did. The "Express" paid off pretty darned smoothly on the last voy­ age into "Raywhiteville" and here's hoping that it happens that way again this trip. Your truly has been called a • Belly Robber, a Casanova and__ many other "noms-de-plume" that cannot be published but when somebody hung the fitle^., "Homsteader" on him because'ha made three trips on the Express, \ immediately in a fit of madness \' he went to the land office and took out -squatter's rights. Pat Frango, the rambling • wreck from Georgia Tech and now Third Slumburner aboard, has emphatically averred that he will not go ashore in the land of the Belgians. He can get any and all bets covered that he will. What say, Pat? Joe (I-Ainf - Agonna - Sail-NoMore) Hill, the Deck Maniac v (Maintenance to you) has sworn by the holy pink toes of Affah that should this tub be shuttled • to Turkey that he will turri in his Lundberg stetson for a fez. And the writer believes him'for ; .. Joe can speak Turkish in a truly ^ East Side way. We sailed this scow, the Flor­ ence Crittenton, out of Pensacola on December 16 bound for Italy with coal. About ten days out we ran in­ to rough weather. The engines went oil the fritz so we limped into Azorc Island this morning. Thanks to a falling sea and the THAT CHICKEN FARM' grace of God we made it with ease. George (Sugar Donuts) Proctor, the galloping Night Cook and I haven't been ashore so far Baker, has, after all these years so I can't give the boys any tips of sailing the briny deep, decided on the price of tomatoes. to purchase a chicken ranch This, is my first trip out of somewhere in North Carolina. the Gulf in over ten years but Enough' gab for the pre^nt, would like to say that all the Brothers, and a little more to 'M the serious side of life. piecards in Mobile seem to be Here we are. beginning a New on the ball in good old "SIU Year, and the majority of us style, especially Dispatcher' W. have made many resolutions! E. Collins. He handles the boys about this and that. Let's all in a way that shows them they make the resolution to keep . the: Seafarers International U n i o n really belong to a real union. banner the symbol of the mari­ We have a good Stewards De­ time industry. • partment on here—the first thing To the Brothers aboard the toward making up a good ship. Express whose cognomens I have, The Steward, Ray Nouck, throws failed to put into these lines 1 out the materials and the cooks, apologize. When I get all your^ John Piekarski, Robert Pugh and Steve Sceviour, know how to put names, I'll send them to the LOG. the taste to it. Best " regards to the "Brothers" | We also have a good crew on of the SIU-SUP wherever tliey deck so it looks like a fine voy­ may be. . i age from here on in. I can't D. Casey Jones ? complain, I'm still bridge champ. SS Algonquin Victbi^F Thomas King Antwerp. i �S E A F dJt^E KS L4} a Twalvs Member's Beef With Docter, Officers Squared By Union '--ft::Friday. T«bruary 20< I94t Crew's Cooperation ^rks Yarmouth Payoff All went well at the payoff Feb. 5 aboard the SS Yar­ mouth. The few beefs aboard the Eastern Steamship Com­ pany vessel, which leaves New York every other Friday on a 13-day West Indies cruise, were settled at the point of production by the SIU Patrol­ men assijghed. In photo left. Brother J. DeAbreu. Fireman, who has just received his wages, is having his book checked at table by Engine Delegate R. J. Murphy (facing camera). Seated at left with back tg' camera is Anthony Melanson, Ship's Delegate, with Jimmy Purcell, Patrolman, at his right. doctor Jinally tore up the first certification and gave the Purser This is my report regarding the other which said I could do my accident on board the SS light work. Beatrice. Please note that the Captain, Chief Mate and Marine NOT 1916 Hospital Doctor are involved in I found all about this and went same; right to the Captain and told I, Enrique Ventureira, AB on him: "If you don't pay me off I the SS Beatrice, on November 1, shall call the Agent down here 1947, had an accident while going because we are not in 1916, this on board walking by the gang­ is 1947." way. So I went to" the Agent who I went to the Marine Hospital right away put his machinery in­ at New York where X-ray plates to action. He sure made good were taken of my left ring finger. Brothers. He's what I call a I was sent back to the ship but Union man. I was paid off. was unable to return to the hos­ I went to the hospital for my pital due to the fact that it is treatment for one month and 13 customary in that ship to say Alfred Jackson of the Ste­ days. Now I feel better except that' all you want is time off wards D^artment is seen that I have a little difficulty in Whei|i you request a hospital slip. bending my finger. This is one signing for his wages in photo So the ship sailed to San Juan more example of good Union- right.. Brother Jackson then stepped up to the next table to where we arrived the next Mon­ ship. day afternoon. The day after, I The Captain and Mate wanted pay his Union dues^ There went to the Purser to get an­ me to go on the trip so I could were no snags in the procedure other hospital slip which he gave lose my case and they probably as the 150 crewmembers of the me, and, at the same time he told would get a good commendation Yarmouth cooperated in mak­ me to take it to the Chief Mate from-the company for their won­ ing the payoff a model of speed and efficiency. for his signature. derful way of handling sailors. Departmental Delegates and As Puerto Ricans we are I CHIPPED FINGER American nationals. We fought the Ship's Delegate were on ,I \yent to the Mate and said to shoulder to shoulder with other the ball and had everything him "Please sign this hospital Americans in World War' II for lined up-in ship-shape fashion. slip |because I have a terrible liberty. We are entitled to all The Yarmouth makes a run pain'in this finger." our rights as American nationals. similar to that of her sister Again the Mate told me that Thanks to the San Juan Agent. ship, the SS Evangeline. Both all I wanted was time off. This That was the way to handle vessels, which leave New York on alternating weeks, dock at was witnessed by the gang­ things. Pier 18, North River: way watch. Enrique Ventureira I gol^ to the hospital about half an hour later where another Xray was taken with the follow­ ing results: "Chipped off fracture t^de point space proximal lanx left ring finger." f 1 was told by the doctor that I i needed about four weeks of treafinent and that my finger had to be placed in a cast. I asked the doctor to give me a slip for the Captain so the latter could pay me off. He gave it to me. The slip said: "This man needs four' weeks treatment." I went back to the ship and gave the slip to the Mate who * took it away from me and went to the Captain. The Captain sent the Purser to the doctor in order to get a certificate which might say that I could do light work with my left hand. -This was a lot of baloney. Was any light work ever done by an AB on board a ship? Such pressure was put on the Scene of the payoff was the Yarmouth's main dining room. Above, William Osborne, Room doctor by the Captain that the Steward (in white coat), waits for his book to be receipted by Patrolman Jimmy Sheehan (seat­ ed at table, facing camera) while Patrolman Lou Coffin (back to camera) squares away two LOG HOSPITAL other members of the Stewards Depeurtment. , To the Editor: V •'.^1 Perez Agrees Bosun's Heads Are ' Turning Grey To the Editor: J LIST BROUGHT BMTHER COMPANY SEES CHANGE IN ISTHMIAN SINCE CONTRACT To the Editor: For three long months I was in the -marine hospital on Staten Island. One day my old friend Joe Hien came over to see me. He found where I was when he read my name in the Staten Island ' Hospital list -"in the LOG. It:j was good seeing Joe. hadn't laid eyes on him for eight years. We were shipmates on the ^old Pan Atlantic, a Water­ man scow, if you don't remember her. Among things we talked over was what a good idea it is to run the hospital lists in the LOG. I jthank the LOG for running my name and making it possible for me to see my old friend. " Earl Larson • To the Editor: * Union Delegates whose efforts contributed to the smooth payoff aboard the Yarmouth are shown above. Anthony Mel­ anson, Ship's Delegate, stands in front of department delegate who are, from left to right, E. J. Murphy. Engine Delegate;^ J. McCarten, Deck Delegate^ and Monroe Hall, Stewards ^ Dele­ gate. The results of. their efficiency and' cocoeratlon was nmehv in evidence,. Would you please send me the LOG to my • home address, Ghinestown, Alabama, so I can keep up with everything'while I am on the beach and -so my family can read it too. They en­ joy it as much as I do. I paid off the Saihf Augustine Victory on January 5 and you could really see the change in her after we got the contract with Isthmian. We will really have to work to keep that contract, which we all worked so damned hard to win. I ha4 ahout . eight- months with Isthmian in 1947. None of the grav;^. either. tinw Brother Bill Champlin hit the naU right on the head when he pointed out that a Serang's life, is sometimes a dog's life. Personally I've had ABs. of whom it would take a hard-' working Fairy Godmother to please. If you have one of these, here is how it goes: If you give him a job paint­ ing black for two hours, he soon raises the roof and wants* to paint white because black dirties his hands too much. On the other hand, if he gets a job painting white, he soon drops both anchors because the gloss hurts his eyes. If he works offshore, he wants to work inshore to join his pals in their wolf calls to the dames passing by. If you give him a four-inch jbrush he gets very tired and you must provide a three-and-ahalf-ihch brush. If you don't, you are a phony and very partial to your friends. If you give him an old brush to redlead a deck plate, he. heaves it over the side and says you are clearly a company" man. If he thinks his chipping ham­ mer is not sharp enough, he sharpens it behind your back and cuts the plate. You can't tell him to paint the? bottom of the rails. Nobody ever looks there, he says. ' Brother, oh Brother! All he* needs is a marline-spike ir> his hip pocket and td hell with; everything. And then we ask why BoWns get gray hair. Is there any won-' der why? V. "Perez m �Friday. Februaxy 20, 1948 T H E S E AF A R E R S LOG Page Tliixtoan Organizing Handbook For Seafarers Beef Record As we stated before the Seafarers has always led the way in the struggle to better seamen's living and working > conditions. A major part of your job will be to show un­ organized men exactly what the SIU has won for them—and what we are "going to do in the future. They will see, then, that our program is by far the most militant and progressive on the waterfront. .Wo intend to keep it that way. As a result of SIU militancy we have won^gains for seamen everywhere. We have fought the ship owners, the Washington bureaucrats, and the communist sell­ out artists with all our power. We will continue this battle as long as is necessary and we will go all-out to defeat any government attempts to control seamen in peacetime as they did in wartime. ' Ship owners who want to bring back "the good old days" when seamen were treated as slaves and out­ casts, and political opportunists who thrive on dis- i WiMMER and SfiLl CHAmOfi ruption will never get any aid or comfort from our Union. It was the SIU -that started the fight against giving our bottoms away lest the American seamen be left high and dry. It was the SIU, again, that went on record to pro­ test the policy of some "American" companies which made enormous fortunes by transferring American ships to foreign flags. These ships are manned by crews working under conditions far inferior to our own, and is an out-and-out attempt to break the back of the American seamen; to whip them in line, and to throw out everything we've fought for and gained over the years. . In the following paragraphs we will set forth briefly a few of the beefs the SIU has fought and won. At the same time we will present factual evi­ dence of the finky role played by the NMU misleaders. Understand clearly, that if you talk to an NMU rank-and-filer about those beefs, your beef is against the finks, sell-out artists and commie line followers who are responsible for the' NMU's shaky position in the maritime field. A great many of the NMU men are essentially good union men led in the wrong direction by the wrong gU3w. The SIU' vnll soon have available for distribution to the memborsbip copies of a new booklet entitled, "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the third installment appearing on this page. Further installments' will appear in subsequent issues. tion for purposes of intervention," said the Board, "was duly served with Notice of Hearing but did not appear at the meeting." '^lis statement was signed by the members of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C., October 20, 1947. From that point on the NMU used and abused the "pass" privilege they had and devoted all their efforts solely to sending men into the Cities Service fleet in an attempt to disrupt the SIU men who were organizing Cities Service-^nce again exposing the rule or ruin commie line they follow. While they shouted "unity" for all to hear, they were dumping trade union principles by the way­ side and had gone all out for the commie tactics of disruption as against the SIU's clean, progressive labor efforts. The NMU's efforts have been to no avail, however. The results of the Secret Ballot in the Cities Service election which were counted Feb. 9, 1948, were 153 to 30 in favor of the SIU. This meant that the Seafarers was now the bargaining representative for the full Cities Service fleet of 16 ships. It meant, further, that the Union would represent the crews of all these ships, by authority of the National Labor Relations Board, in negotiations for wages, hours and conditions. WSA Medical Program During the war the WSA took over the physical examinations of seamen which had formerly been performed by USPH doctors. No sooner did this go into effect than they estab­ lished physical standards so much higher than had been in effect that many old time seamen couldn't pass their exams, and this at a time when all men were desperately needed to man ships. Not only was this program wasteful of U.S. Maritime manpower but it ivas definitely anti-union ^ through the black­ listing of older seamen. . ' Official SIU opposition to the WSA medical pro­ gram was expressed by SIU President Harry Lunde- | berg, who on instruction from the membership sent ; a communication to Capt. Macaulay of the WSA in­ forming him of the SIU- opposition to the entire finky setup. This item appeared in 11/26/43 issue of the West Coast Sailor and was followed up in subsequent issues. At a joint SIU-SUP Agents Conference held in Chicago on March 19, 1945, it was moved, supported ' and carried, "that the SIU go on record to reaffirm our Coast Guard Ever since the early days of th^ war, when the Coast Guard Hearing Units were given authority over the lives and actions of the seamen by reason of the "War Emergency" excuse, the SIU has fought hard against that control. But, while we were battling dgainst these Hearing Units and the dictatorial con­ trol being exercised, the NMU was 'playing "post office" and "spin the bottle" with the hooligan Navy and encouraging them to hog-tie the seamen so that they could hardly call their lives their own. Don't misunderstand us, we believe in giving cred­ it where credit is due. We give all due credit to the Coast Guard for their war record and their peacetime >4HHH!TRW-V, AGREATUPVEl pities Service Here is one example of the NMU's filthy methods: Way back in February, 1942, they arranged a deal regarding "passes" with Cities Service so thart they could go aboard their ships and collect dues from the handful of members they had aboard Cities Serv­ ice tankers. Although they tried hard to enroll the other crewmembers who were unorganized, they never got to first base with them. After a lapse of several years, to all intents and purposes, they withdrew. • Early in 1946 the SIU decided to organize the fleet. We made such headway that by October 28, 1946, the SIU was able to send the company the following letter: "We are the authorized representatives of a sufficient number of the unlicensed personnel now employed in Cities Service tankers to qualify us as Bargaining Agent for the unlicensed personnel of your company. We therefore ask recognition as Bar­ gaining Agent. Please advise us of your position at your earliest convenience." The letter was signed by Paul Hall, Director of the Organizing Committee. After several hearings the National Labor Relations Board recognized our claim as a valid one, and directed that elections be held. When' the SIU called for an election the NMU screamed "Frame Up" and frothed at the mouth. They claimed they were being discriminated against because of the Taft-Hartley law. Never for a moment did they reveal that the real reason they were prevented from taking an active part in the election was because after being duly notified by the NLRB, the same as we were, that a hearing was to be held, they were not interested enough -to appear. "The. NMU which made a showing of representa- We will fight against the Coast Guard until all forms of that control-«re finally removed from the lives of American seamen. American seamen must be free from dictatorship of all kinds. work of patrolling the sea lanes. Our beef was and is against the Hearing Units specifically, and those "Brass Hats" who want to see the seamen as another branch of the Armed Forces. To prove the NMU's friendliness for the Coast Guard we quote from the minutes of their 1945 con­ vention: "In the enforcement of wartime discipline, the Coast Guard has established an advanced and liberal record, as against the injustices imposed by the De° partmeift of Commerce during peage. "We pledge to continue the friendly cooperation be­ tween our union and the Coast Guard for...a safe and efficient post-war merchant marine." Contrast the finky NMU stand on the Coast Guard with the militant position of the SIU in our battle against Coast Guard regimentation of seamen. We left no doubt as to our position with such articles in the LOG as: "Slli Fights Coast Guard Grab for Post War Jur­ isdiction Over Seamen"—April 27, 1945. "The Coast Guard Pulls A Fast One"—June 8, 1945. "Judge, Jury And Jailer"—June 15, 1945. "Coast Guard Red Tape Delays Crewing"—^Nov. 16, 1945. "End Coast Guard Control Over Merchant Seamen, Seafarers Asks"—Jan. 18, 1946. "Return Seamen To Civilian Rule Says SIU To Tru­ man; Coast Guard And Operator Control Condemned" —March 15, 1946. "Action Against The Coast Guard" (Agent's Con­ ference Report)—March 29, 1946—and . many others too numerous to mention. This is OUR record! position to- abolish the WSA medical program as soon as possible before it is foisted upon us as a permanent setup." October 24th of the same year, our membership went on record up and down the coast rapping. the deal as an anti-labor instrument of the operators, and an unnecessary drain on the taxpayers. Seafarers also criticized the WSA's inefficiency and accused ^the red-tape artists of trying to perpetuate themselves into the post war period. In line with this all SIU members refused to ap­ pear before the WSA examining boards. As a result of P'- §IU's militant action in refusing to comply wit^ ^ ^SA medical program in time of peace, the^ was forced to reverse itself and allow SIU members to sign on after the regular physical examinations outlined in SIU contracts. This was a clear cut victory for the Seafarers. Defeat of the WSA attempt to regiment - seamen was accomplished by the SIU alone ... without any' 'aid from any other maritime union and in spite of WSA and NMU collaboration. You can check the Seafarers LOG of November 2, 1945 which carried an item "No Ships Delayed As SIU Pushes Boycott Of WSA Medical Program" and another feature entitled, "Seafarers Breaks Macaulay's Arguments For Continuation Of WSA Medical Pro­ gram." In the LOG of Nov. 9, 1945, the final item signalling a victory for the Seafarers appeared headed "Seafarers Overthrows WSA Medical Program." While the SIU was fighting so hard to break ^the WSA's attempted regimentation, the NMU .was openly collaborating with them and even figuring on having a WSA Medical Unit in their New York Hall! • " During an NMU New York membership meeting on March 8, 1945 Vice President Frederick "Blackie" Myers reported, "We recommend that they (the WSA Medical Division) use the Union HaU..." At the NMU membership meeting of February 8. 1945, Chief Dispatcher Paul Palazzi reported, "We are also working on getting a medical set-up in the hall. That is, to have the 107 Washington Street Medical Staff operate right in our own building. The plai^' has been accepted so far by the local WSA people. We believe that in a short time we'll be able • to atmounce a date on this new setup." What a pretty picture that makes! If it wasn't collaboration of the finkiest sort—^what is? In your talks with unorganized seamen be sure to stress the comparison between the battle the SIU put up against the WSA medical set-up and poiVt out how NMU tried to sell seamen short and secii-e a WSA set-up in their own Hall! This only iUustfyites again the NMU's usual brand of unionism under ttt^ir commie misleaders! T\ ., �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Port Baltimore Pushing Drive in Tanker Field New York Shipping Takes Spurt; Bookmen Have No Job Difficuity By JOE ALGINA m • t Friday. February 20. 1948 NEW YORK — "It's a little guy suffers by this, but the fact By CURLY RENTZ easier to elbow one's way up to remains that the Union has a contract which requires his pres­ the Dispatcher's desk this week, BALTIMORE — Shipping has thanks to an upsurge in shipping, ence when shifting ship. It is been very ^fair in this port and but after one look at the 2nd his responsibility to live up to should even pick up a little more deck of the New York Hall, the that clause just as much as it is if present indications are correct, $4.00; p. SMdiii, $2.00; Angel Diaz. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. thinning of the ranks hasn't put the company's to live up to the $13.00; R. Bishop. $7.00; C. Huttsell. Bookmen have no troubles get­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $3.00; E. Kol'enovsky. $2.00; W. F. us in any position to call for wage and overtime clauses. ting out, "although permits have H. McCurdy. $5.00; E. Dickinson, Adams. $1.00; M. Novakodich. $2.00; $5.00; P. Davis. $5.00; F. Nelson. $2.00; %?dditional men. BINDING ON ALL F. S. Slavik. $2.00; Q. w/lde. $2.00; F. to hang around a while, The number of men on the It is not something to ignore C. Hemby, $1.00; Stowers. $3.00; P. A. Mulder. $2.00; A. R. Cuidry. $3.00; •We had nine payoffs.with the shipping dfcks is .stiJl great, but or obey as one sees fit, the shift­ Samuelson, $4.00; C. E. Zell, $1.00; J. J. Beatk. $1.00; Wm. F. arth. $2.00; usual.lines: Ore, Isthmian, South Anderson. $2.00; W. Brown, $3.00; G. ' the whole tempo of shipping is ing ship provision is binding on Jones. $2.00; J. Hale. $2.00; J. F. Hoy. $3.00; Wm. Y. Cachola. $2.00 Atlantic Bull, Robin, and Water-, ' faster than it has been in weejcs. ev,ery men in the deck depart­ ORourke. $3.00; N. Boyle. $3.00; J. J. Noval^ $3.00B. man. The only ship that had S5 MAIDEN CREEK Bruno. $3.00; Yoenian. $3.00; Myrel Completly clearing the decks of ment. A. C. Hill. $2.00; J. P. Chermesino. any trouble worth mentioning Mizzelle. $3.00; A. ance. $1.00; W. men is a memory of the past not If a guy "forgets" to return he Adkinson, $5.0Q: Starks. $23.23; P. $2.00: E. F. Lessor. $1.00; F. Mnrray was the Niantic Victory, Water­ likely to recur, but there are is violating the contract. Chances Mrowczynski. $3.00; C. Wodka, $3.00. $10.00; H. J. Foy. $2.00; R. E. Teeyck man, which had some Black $2.00; C, M. Muffkin. $2.00i T. SulU sufficient jobs being put up on are that he would be the first van. $2.00; A. ranesh. $3.00; H. Stern Gang beefs. NEW YORK the board for men who are to howl if the company tried We signed on seven ships, and lighd. $1.00; A. Riqs. $2.00; H. Sunder INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS anxious to grab a scow. to beat' him out of a buck for land. $2.00; L. D. Dieudonne. $3.00; F. hacf a few in transit but not John Santos. $2.00; Frank Kolacz. Bookmen are finding it rela­ overtime worked. $1.00; H. E. Miller. $4.00; Raymond T. Hill.''$3.00; D. Taglleri. $3.00; F. C many. tively easy to get a ship, rated The Union is out to protect the Barnett. $1.00: C. T. Terry. $3.00; J. Prince. $1.00; O. H. Headley. $3.00; L, One of the beefs on the Niantic meii can pretty ^well name their membership from contract snip­ A. Jarvis. $3.00; B. E. Wilson. $3.00; O. Lord. $2.00; J. Velazquez. $2.00; J concerned the lack of heat in W. Feeney. $2.00. ship and run. ing by the company, but at the T. Karayakyoos. $1.00; A. Saaveda. • SS SEATRAIN TEXAS the engine room. It was one of Ships hitting the port this same time every member pro­ $1.00; C. C. Oppenheimer. $1.00; D. C. Cahill. $10.00. those things. The Captain and Letourneau. $2.00. SS TOPA TOPA week put into the record some tect the agreement made in the Richard J. Weir. $3.00; J. Arabasz. the Chief Engineer did the best P. Pringi. $1.00; R. DeGraff. $1.00; ; very good payoffs. There were name of us all. $1.00; F. C. Rocafort. $1.00; L. J. A. Mohanied. $1.00; C. Lee, Jr.. $1.00; they could to supply heat. quite a few of them, so say the The few .individuals who have Heffernan. $3.00; C. J. McDonoirph. C; Kounavis, $2.00; T. H. Ryan. $1.00; HIT TANKERS Patrolmen. Among them were no regard for the Union and our $1.00; E. Cipar, $3.00; A. S. Reinholdt. J. Filipek. $1.00; R Halloway. $1.00: We're not letting up on those $4.00; Thomas Maga. $1.00; M. Valen­ the' Loop Knot, Alcoa; Purdue contracts will find that by ignor­ tin. $1.00; J. R. O Sullivan. $2.00; Wm. J. Smith. $1.00; E. Y. Vicera. $1.00; Cities Service tankers. The Cities •Victory, Waterman; and Jane- ing the contract when it means A. Depping. $3.00: L. Kotselig. $2-2.00; J. A. Adams. $2.00. Service company , and other SS STEEL DESIGNER . v/ay, Smith and Johnson. an effort on their part they will George Driscoll. $3.00. tanker companies do their best H. F. Wells. $2.00; J. L. HigginSS HIBBINGS VICTORY succeed only in fouling up them­ ; DELEGATES SHARP N. Tsaousakis. $2.00; J. E. Metzger. botham. $2.00; N. J. Dorn. Jr.. $2.00; to keep us off, but the Patrolmen The Loop Knot, often a source selves and the entire member­ $2.00; P. Dayton. $3.00; A. Janowski. F. Pollard. $2.00; C. O. Polca, $2.00; here go down to them no matter $2.00; H. oucher. $2.00f. E. Dunlop. J. Dunn. $2.00; K. T. Stout. Jr.. $2.00; where they are or what time of of hjcadaches, surprised everyone ship in.the long run. J. Hill. $3.00; N. E. Cruz. $3.00; E. by paying off without any Cipriano. $2.00; P. A. Dexter. $1.00; F. day they come in. We have the Senent. $3.00; Chin Kong. $3.00; W. R. ones which hit here in very fair trouble. Most of the thanks can Hayes. $5,00; A. B. Porter. $3.00; J. P. shape and we are going to keep go to' the excellent Delegates O'Sullivan. $3.00; M. N. Tigmo. $3.00; them that way. aboard and the cooperation given E. R. Hall. $2.00; S. M. Onandad, A lot of the talk around the . them by the crew. $3.00; L. Opana. $5.00; P. Warhola. A good bunch of Delegates, $1.00: T. M. Neroda. $3.00; A. Andria- Baltimore branch is speculation nan. $3.00; D. Boumlinis. $3.00; Moo about what effect the Marshall thisj ship proved, can make the By HERBERT JANSEN Fook. $5.00; P. T. Flores. $3.00; Wing Plan will have on shipping. toughest ship a livable place if S. Yuen. $3.00; T. Thon. $3.00. Everybody knows that the CHICAGO—With the SS Mil­ good from here. Comparing the they know their jobs and get the SS NOONDAY , Plan, when it goes into opera­ waukee Clipper the only ship amount of income which has J. Sharp. $1.00; A. F. Rqlley. $1.00; crew behind them. . The Loop Knot is a good ex­ in this area running during the come in so far this year with a P. Vlanas. $1.00; B. Dunlop. $3.00; D. tion, must not be rigged so that D. LaCruz. $2.00; J. Garcia. $1.00; R. it destroys the American Mer­ ample of the importance good winter months, shipping is now light period in 1947, we find Hernandez. $1.00; E. R. Gordok. $1.00; that finances are on the uptake. C. J. Hyrny. $1.00; C. E. Kull. $2.00; chant Marine. If they fix it so Delegates have in making a voy­ practically at a standstill. During the past week, the port age and payoff pleasant. F. Fiesel. $1.00; E. D. Pattee, $3.00; that we lose oim jobs, we are CURRENT ACTIVITIES McCarthy. $1.00; E. Gherman. $2.00; going to have to stick together The Purdue Victory men en­ of Chicago shipped only three Lake seamen coming into the P. D. elez. $1.00; R. K. Tompkins. and not let them. joy^ payoff and had no beefs ABs, one OS; one Cook and one Chicago hall for information $I.OV; P. Loleas. $3.00; B. Undertilo. There are plenty of men still pending at the payoff. The same Porter. However, we expect ship­ $2.00 . about the SIU and how to join on . the beach here. As we was\ true of the Janeway. Her ping to pick up in the next SS STEEL ADVOCATE our Union are on the up trend. pointed out above, the bookmen Augustino I-.azzaro, $1.00. crew was on the ball and made few weeks or so. This activity and the interest get jobs pretty swiftly but the SS MONTEBELLO HILLS Some of our contracted ships ' short work of the wind-up. shown by unorganized Lakes C. Manela. $1.00; J. J. Doyle. $3.00. permits have their troubles. laying up in the Chicago region Apother good payoff, one that SS CAVALIER seamen indicates that more and But the permits are getting ^ marked the end of an era, was are expected to start fitting out 'G. F. Immel. $1.00; J. Ulas. $1.00; more they are turning to the that aboard the John Wana- fairly early this Spring. That F. A. Landmeyer. $.2.00; J. T. Ror.khill. those tanker jobs, and they are SIU Great Lakes District for ^3.00; £. Sandberg. $2.00; F. Bovne. doing good work aboard them, roaker, Isthmian, She is the first should be good news to the guidance and leadership. $1.00; D. Zappia. $1.00; M. A. Servine. tfore power to these .men who Isthmian to return from a for­ men who laid these vessels ^ip, $1.00; 3. P. Hall. IS.OO: S. O. I.ange. are serving the Union so well. Such a trend should indicate eign voyage after signing on un­ and who are entitled under SIU good progress for the coming $2.00, T Pilkington $,2.00; G. Jowers, In general and as usual things contracts to fit-out and sail the der the new contract. $2.00; J. C. V. T. Magdilena.. $2.00; N. SIU organizational campaign on Soloman, are in good shape in Baltimore $2.00; D. Enge, $1.00. Her payoff was smooth and the ' same vessels, the Lakes. SS COLINGA HILLS not only along the waterfront crew well satisfied. Curtain—end Requests for repair work on With the aroused interest of K. C. Faulkner, $1.00. t)Ut throughout the city. More­ ships running out of Chicago " of another "outfit that will never SS MAIDEN CREEK these unorganized seamen, it be­ over, things will stay that way have already been submitted to sailiwith a union contract." comes increasingly important fox SS Maiden Creek, $10.00; T. PaJ'n. as long as we keep our eyes open $1.00; J. LaFrance, $1.00; R. Teneyck. Bull Line has put a newly ac­ the various companies. These ship repair lists were all SIU members to get after $1.00; H. J. Baldwin, $3.00; R. M. for everything that goes on in quired ship, the Suzanne, into the Lakes seamen who don't Godwin. $3.00; R. W. Davies, $3.00; J. the labor field.' operation in the Puerto Rican filled out by the crews at layknow the score and let them M. Traub. $1.00; C. Terry, Jr., $4.00; run. She will leave New York up time last year, and turned in J. Rodriguez. $3.00. at the completion of lay-up. Of know what the SIU is doing on SS YARMOUTH shortly for her first trip. the Lakes. A..Col1ett. $2.00; W. D. Canty. $1.00. The Elizabeth, which has been course, the Union retained copies Shipowners on the Lakes have SS PIGEON POINT making the run, will make a for­ of these lists in order to check BOOK No. 50430 W. R. Carroll. $2.00. shown themselves only too ready up before the ships leave port eign run and then return to the Holder of the above numbered SS BILLINGS VICTORY to utilize the union-busting pro­ after Spring fit-out. A. D. Smitlr. $1.00. Island jaimt. book is requested to call at the visions "of the Taft-Hartley Act. ; ' Lizzy has made so many trips 6th Deck, New York Hall, 51 FOOD HANDLERS These outfits know that iiow is 'to the south country that she'll Beaver Street, N. Y, Maritime laws require that the best time for them to get I'iprobably raise hell with the man anyone in the Stewards De­ in a punch below the belt; I at the wheel in her desire to re­ partment handling food shall They also realize that if it turn to her accustomed haunts. take a health examination, and were not for the presence-, and GEORGE MIRABUENO SHIFTING PROBLEM SS CAVALIER have a "food handler's permit" strength of the SIU Great Lakes You are asked to contact Mr. Getting away from specific stamped after their particular District that they would be able The following named men have ships to ships in general, there is rating. However, we had several to have things "^heir own way, Jesus M. Rivera, P, O. Box 254, money due them for wages and the matter <k shifting ship which, incidents in the past few months free from any restraining in­ Catano, Puerto Rico. subsistence from the Cavalier, % i, % for some jfiason, always seems where the rating was properly fluence. " Wilkerson Steamshihp Company, JOSE M. CASTELL to pose a/problem to the com­ stamped, but without the neces­ The money has been mailed to So it's up to all Great Lakes Your wife is very anxious for addresses given on articles, panies and the crews sary "food handler's" stamp. seamen, organized and unorgan­ Often, JWhile a ship is in a Clyde P. Parker, $5.04; Gerald It's advisable for anyone sail­ ized, to get behind the SIU pro­ you to contact her at 127 Colum­ U. S. port or a good foreign ing in the Stewards Department gram on the Great Lakes. Don't bia Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. B, Spaulding, $4.79; Henry" A, 35 45 4. port, the men are called back to to check his papers, and see if let any misleading propaganda Pierson, $5.49; George W, WILFRED R. SHEA shift the ship. Sometimes they they are properly marked^ If from the Lake Carriers Associa­ Champlin, $5.47; Alexander Mit­ Contact your mother at 315 chell, $6.27; Donald C, S. Keller, all make it, but a good many not, then get up to the Steam­ tion of^ their stepchild, the Lake times part of the crew is missing. boat Inspection Service, secure Sailors Union, keep you divided. Saratoga Street, East Boston, $5,47; Robert E. Lansdell, $10.42 Sometimes a crewmember has a health examination, have your (includes linen money); Richard' Get together and unite behind Mass. Important business. big shoreside plans. Returning papers stamped, and avoid com­ the SIU program on the Lakes F. Johnson, $5,47; Paul T. 35 - 4. ALBERT F. FISCHER to the ship for several hours plications at a later date.' Schmolke, $6.46; Norman A, far the best hoursj wages, work­ v/ouid mean a complete change The outlook for .the coming ing and living conditions, and -Get in touch with your bro­ Power, $5.29; Roy E. Stem, $5,56; in his program. season as far as the SIU Great pension-welfare plan in the ther, J, A. Fischer, 2880 — 38th Edward 's, Flanagan, $5,56; and K has to be admitted that a Lakes Pisjxict^ is concerned looks Maritime Industry. Avenue, Oakland 2, California- George W, JFenson, $5,65; Chicago Expects Early Fit-Out This Year On The Grhat Lakes NOTICE! PERSONALS • ' -- • • •_ -i:-'<• - %*X Money Due �TBE SEAFARERS Triday, f ebruary 20.1048 Pas* Flftoen LOG Monson,, William Harold 71.86 :: 16,10 Mason, J. Montalbano, Philip 2.95 2.20 Mason, James Monteiro, Heitor 7.84 14.46 Mason, James M Montemarano, A. M 5.49 10 Mason, Jared A. Montes, Rianaldo 5.26 Mason, Claiborne L. .. .... 8.57 Montesano, Gaitan A 2.34 , 3.5£ Mason, Kinnie Thomas Montgomery, Cecil 3.56 J13.S6 Massey, Claiborne L. .. Montgomery, George 21.59 60.00 Massicot, Jules A Montgomery, William E. .. 21.66 7.20 Masson, Ernest L. Montierro, John V 80.35 5.99 Mastaler, Theodore Montross, Paul J 33 7.23 Maatejler, Robert O. .. Moody, Arthur 15.40 Masterson, Francis G. .. 4.20 Moody, Billy N 14.86 31.68 Mastroni, Henry R Moody, Frederick S 2.79 Mate, Richard 16.76 Moody, Robert Jr 20.06 Materson, William A 1.37 Moody, Warren Lee 2.47 16.46 Malheny, William N. Moon, Eugene 10.82 3.31 Mathes, Leon Mooney, Edward J 2.52 12.37 Mathews, Evangelos A. Moore, Arthur H 2.'87 2.75 Mathews, Fred J. .. Moore,, Arthur R. Jr 13.86 4.74 Moore, Ben B 6.21 Minton, James M 60.00 Mazinglo, Joseph Mathews, Roger W. 9.56 Mikkelsen, P. Y 8.53 Midrana, Victor J 12.64 Milam, Robert 26.27 1.38 Meacher, Leon L Mathiasan, John W. 96 Moore,, Crofton K 4.35 .69 Moore,, Donald H ^15.44 Miotke, Jphn A .89 Mead, Francis C Mathics, James K. 21.81 Milan, Russel S 9.07 12.88 Moore, Everett Eugene .... 2.90 Miraglia, Felice, A Mathicv, Honore 36.18 Mead, Hebert W 1.16 Milanovich, Alexander S. 8.61 34.17 Moore, Floyd 1.19 Mire, Karl E Matinki, E. V. H 12.78 Meade, Joseph P., Jr 2.48 Milbourn, M » 9.23 .69 Moore, George R 28.36 Misko, Michael Matisons, Dimitryis 19.98 Meadeds, Joseph P 10.80 Miles, Aulton, K 5.39 Mistich, Elton M 3.20 47.67 Mate, Manuel 6.12 Meadows, Clarence" D 6.06 Miles, Cecil B Moore, Gordon S 1.50 36.96 Moore, Harold J 3.62 Mistretta, Salvadore Matson, James Kanae 3.44 Mechanick, Harry 9.90 Miley, D. B. . ^ 4.66 Mitcham, Cleveland B 10.74 Moore,, Harold L 11.20 Jr. Miller, A. W., Matte, Edward P 11.55 Meddins, Edgar S 3.79 * 8.02 3.82 Moore, Harry A 5.58 Mitcham, John R Matter, Harold E., Jr 32 Meder, Herbert 12.15 Miller, Aaron 4.06 Mitchell, Barton A 1.42 80 Miller, Alan P. .. Matthews, Jessie R 80.16 Medford, Charles G 2.53 Moore, Harry L 60 2.34 Moore, Henry E. 5.69 Mitchell, George R Matthews, John L. ..! 66 Medina, Francisco 2.03 Miller, Alfred W. 4.00 21.94 Moore, James Jr 19.35 Mitchell, 1 Matthews, William J., Jr. 127.46 Medley, Calvin 16.80 Miller, Alonzo E. 2.62 Mitchell, J 5.35 Moore, Luther F 48.98 Mattier, George 3.44 Medley, Clark, Jr 1.02 Miller, Bernard A ;. 1.40 3.96 Moore, Truman B 1.42 Mitchell, J. R Matysek, John J 4.66 Medlyn, William D 94 Miller, Bert G i.99 Mitchell, Lloyd P. 21.46 Byrne 8.86 Mauck, Albert M 6.12 Medrano, Jose 9.57 Miller, Moore, H. William H 6-13 2.79 Moore, William M 28.14 Mitchell, Marcell Maupin, William B 9.94 Medvesky,, John ffi 4.98 Miller, Charles 6.24 Mitchell, R. J 64.83 Charles E. ." 1.48 Miller, 13.70 Maurs, George W 8.62 ' Meehan, Moracchine, Jules 30.40 45.34 Morales, Alfredo 2.84 Mitchell, R. M. 115.64 Miller, Clarence J 17.82 Maurstad, Raymond" 37.80 |Beester, William M Mitchell, Richard F 1.75 Morales, Antonio Clifford L 3.34 Miller, 1.32 9.81 Maxey, Donald R 54.95 Mefford, Gillum 10.24 Moran, Edfund F 6.71 Mitchell, Robert L 10.23 Miller, Donald J 2.48 Maxon, Ormond E 1.98 Mehlhaff, Wilmer 7.44 Moran, Ramon 3.63 Mitchell, Sam P 108.65 Miller, E. A ^.64 Maxwell, Elwin 0 2.01 Meier,, Granville H Mitchell, Walter J 36.05 E. L 01 1.48 Miller, Moran, Walter J 30.20 Maxwell, Gordon W 106.65 Meissner, Richard 94 Mordente, Ralph P 1.28 Mitchell, William R .45 71 Miller, Edw 33 Melahn, Ronald Maxwell, Jerry Mixon, Billy M. 7.20 Edward .72 Miller, 1.77 Moreau,, Camille . .61 Maxwell, O. B 5.94 Melinders, Tony 97.01 Moreaux, Allen A 8.26 Mizell, Charles D 38.48 Miller, Edward D 2.74 Maxwell, Theo. B 1.98 Melink, Valentine 5.69 Morejon, Gregory 2.64 Mobert, Roy K 17.83 12.87 Miller, Elden May, Alvin . 3.96 Melio, Mandel Moda, Edward 12 Morel, Jose Elwood -L 43.76 Miller, 1.98 22.88 May, Charles M 20.56 Mello, N. R ^ 6.91 Moreland, Benjamin A 2.05 Modin, Otto 12.60 12.46 Miller, Ernest E May, James Elzia .*. 15.30 Mellon, William 8.64 j Moreland,, Gerald W. 29.48 Moe, Harold G 4.80 Miller, Ernest F 8.26 Mayer, C. L 55.36 Melone, E Moe, Wm. K. P 1.75 Ernest J 7.06 Miller, .90 Melone, Edward Michael.. Moren,, Francis A. 48 M^yer, Edward J 9.80 5.04 Moreno, Luis F 3.59 Moen, Irwin S Miller, 4.82 32.20 Melonzi, Frank R Mayer, Ernest 2.23 .63 Moretz, Dean C 4.78 Moffatt, Donald 11.64 1.40 Miller, Franklin 0 Mayer, P 4..39 Melton, C. L Mogan, Stephen J 2.13 G 5;43 Miller, .73 Morgan, Alexander P 42.41 Maylor, Edwin L. 73 Melton, Lylo, H. 14.90 Morgan, Claude A 4.66 Mogyorossy, Julius 1.60 Miller, George 2.49 Maynard, Leslie l ^ 55.44 Melvin,, Sherman F 8.86 Morgan, D. L 76.72 Mohmoud, M 14.82 Mller, George C 1.48 Mayne, Joseph A 4.44 Memoli, Steven 15.41 Morgan, Floyd E 8.38 Moise, William J 1.04 Mller, H. A .69 Mayo, Carl E., Jr ^ 53.14 Mena, Victor t Mole, Raymond A 7.61 Morgan, Frank Miller, Harold J 2.28 2.94 Mendez, Steve 3.89 Mays, Harry 46 20 Morgan, Jugh 12.37 Moll, Earl J 21.06 23.94 Miller, Harold Miles Mays, O 14.46 Mendoza, R Moller, Arthur W 2.21 Harry 1.13 Miller, Morgan, James ... 7.33 Menendez, F 2.11 Mazgay, Stanley C 8.26 1.65 Morgan, John C 1.05 Moller, Ditlef B Menzel, William ... I 8.53 Miller, Harry J. 7.63 34 Morgan, Obert Julius . .24 Moller, J. H ... 4.81 Miller, Hugh Mercadi, J 1.78 Molmar, Arpad S 7.46 .74 J Miller, Morgan, Robert J ... 4.53 Mercer, Edgar Lee .74 1.87 Morgan, Robert John .46 Molmar, George D 11.28 ... 1.40 Miller, Jackie Mercer, Melvin 1.02 Morgan, Thomas E 8.10 Monaco, Elmer Armand. .. 2.58 .45 Miller, James A. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Merchant, Robett Moriahan, William B. 1.40 5.14 ... 4.57 Miller, James C. Morgan, Walter J Calvert. 4539 Mercon, Vincent W. 1.00 27.32 Morgan, Warren 3.98 Mocean, Arthur BOSTON 276 State 3t_.|Merkley, Charles W ... 2.28 Miller, James R. 3.48 Bowdoin 4455 Mondel, Jacob 1.72 Morgan, William A 60.98 James R. Mericas, Evangelos 14.68 Miller, 3.17 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. 108.89 Morgan, William R 87.02 Monju,, R. H Jarpes R. Miller, Merino, Manuel, R., Jr 16:34 20.27 Cle'^eland 7391 5.40 Morgan, N. Wm. T 6.99 Monnion, John P 80 Miller, Jerry M. .45 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Merkel, John Monoghan, Joseph S. 1.00 Miller, Joe H 14.58 Superior 6175 Merlino, Allpert Morisant, Ralph 4.00 2.88 13.56 Morlay, Charles W CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Merlone, John F 18 Monroe,, Henry F 2.23 01 Mller, John Main 0147 Monroe, J 13.96 Morlay, Donald L Miller, John C.2.88 24.57 Merritt, Charles 31.70 DETROIT 1038 Third St. 14.14 Monroy, Daniel 32.73 Morrel, C 18.18 1.95 Miller, John L Cadillac 6S57 Merritt, David L 3.87 29.88 Miller, Joseph J DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Merta, Paruo 21.33 Melrose 4110 Mertrud, V 5.12 Miller, Joseph L GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd St. Mertsch, Henry C Miller, Jos. 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Title A name given to the resource February 20, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Headlines: A&G PORT AGENTS HOLD MEETINGS IN NEW YORK AGENTS CONFRENCE TO PLAN SEAFARERS' PROGRAM FOR 1948 SEAFARERS SIGNS TWO NEW COMPANIES; TANKER OUTFITS TO GET SEVEN SHIPS SENATE GROUP FOR SHIP SALE BAN NEW TANKER OUTFITS WILL GET SEVEN SHIPS BRITISH SHOW NO NEED FOR US VESSELS BULL RUN OFFICERS WIN WITH HELP OF SIU CREW AGENTS PLAN SIU'S 1948 PROGRAM SHIPPING IS GOOD,BUT SLOWELL MAY COME FOR PORT NEW ORLEANS BOSTON SHIPPING HOLD STEADY; PORT MAY EXPANDFACILTIES EVERY LAKES SEAFARERS NEEDED FOR '48 DRIVERS COLD,FUEL LACK SLOW PHILLY MOBILE SHIPPING FAIR;BEACH FULL ALPENA BRANCH SPREADS WORD TO UNORRGANIZED SHIPPING PITURE BRIGHT FOR SEAFARERS ON TH THE WEST COAST LAKES COUNCILS PUSH PENSION-WELFARE PLAN GALVESTON SLOW, BEACH CROWDED PORTMAR CREWMEMBERS,FROM FOC'SLES TO TOPSIDE WIN HIGH PRAISE FROM BRANCH IN SAN FRANCISCO YOU CAN 'BANK' ON SEAFARERE ON NORFOLK MV TRINIDAD HEAD - HOME AWAY FROM HOME OLD KING NEPTUNE'S BAG OF TRICKS GIVEN FULL PLAY ABOARD WESLEYAN MEBERE ENJOYS 'DOG'S LIFE.' POOCH COPS SHOW TROPHIES NEW YORK SHIPPING TAKES SPURT; BOOKMEN HAVE NO JOB DIFFICULTY PORT BALITMORE PUSHING DRIVE IN TANKER FIELD CHICAGO EXPECTS EARLY FIT OUT THIS YEAR ON THE GREAT LAKES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/20/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c1477327891b075d593745a9b66bd1d8.PDF 4336a5a1c496e69635084ab6309af117 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X No. 7 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1948 Cities Service Tankermen Go Seafarers, Give SlU 83 Percent Of Totai Vote Cast .I'J. i'-J NEW YORK—In spite of company stalling and intimidation, and in the face of a viciously anti-union campaign carried on by the Cities Service Oil Company, the unlicensed men of that fleet have shown their preference for Seafarers* representation by voting overwhelmingly to have the SIU bargain collectively for them. In the National Labor Relations Board election, r^ cently concluded, 83.15 percent of the ballots were cast in favor of the Union. Only 30 votes were racked up for the employer, while 153 votes were counted for the Union. Six ballots were voided and one has been challenged. Cities Service men showed their preference for the SIU by casting 83.15 percent of the total vote for the Union, and that's 'something for the company to think about. Irr spite of the way the company worked against any sign of Union activity, the volunteer organizers of the SIU carried the word aboard every CS tanker, and the men listened, believed and vOted in their own best interests. Nothing the company could promise helped. And threats didn't help, either. The men who.sail the ships realized that only the SIU could win for them decent As recently as last week the company attempted to staU the Union by petitioning for an ext msion of the voting period for an additional 75 days. Thiswould have given the employer a chance to have the eligibility requirements changed so that a few hand-picked crews could have been voted on ships ac­ quired since the election began in October. This move"-was stymied by a brief filed by the Union, and the NLRB denied the company's petition. Counting of the ballots began early on February 9, and within a few hours the SIU was declared the clear.-cut, over­ whelming victor. ONE TO GO However, in spite of this man­ date from the unlicensed seamen of the Cities Service fleet that they wish to be represented by the Seafarers, the anti-labor pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley law make it necessary for a second election to be held in the fleet (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page }) On Our Way Whoopee! Beyond the wildest dreams of the most enthusiastic organizer is the result of the bargaining election in the Cities Service fleet. Although the entire staff was certain sure that the unlicensed personnel would vote for the Seafarers, nevertheless, nobody figured that the Union would trounce the company by a five-to-one margin. But that's exactly what happened. The company got only 30 votes, six were voided, one was challenged, and the Union racked up the rest. SlUOpposesTransfers Before Senate Group WASHINGTON — Harry Lun- of unlicensed seamen sailing in deberg, President of the Seafar­ American ships out of every ers International Union, toid the port in the United States and Senate Foreign Relation® Con - the Great Lakes. Our organiza­ mittee that 25,000 to 30,000 Am­ tion is affiliated with the Ameri­ erican seamen would be stranded can Federation of Labor. on the beach if the marine trans­ On December 19, President port section of the Marshall Plan Truman in his message to Con­ were passed. gress, recommended adoption of Lundeberg made clea'nhat the legislation and appropriation to Seafarers supported the "general effectuate the Marshall Plan. His principles" of the Plan, but em- message to Congress called for a . phasized that the Union was request of 17 billion dollars to "definitely and utterly opposed" be appropriated by the United to selling and chartering 500 States Government for the next "ships to European countries to four years. deliver the goods as proposed by As we understand it, this 17 the State Department. billion dollars is for the purpose After his appearance before of buying and shipping material, the committee, Lundeberg ex- food and other commodities from f>ressBd confidence that the Sen­ •the western hemisphere, mostly ators would take definite steps from the United States, to be to prevent further scuttling of used in rehabilitating and help­ ing certain European countries the U. S. merchant fleet. rebuild their economic condi­ The complete text of the brief tions. It is lujderstood that this . subir.itted "-'J the Foreign; Rela­ money will come from the Am­ tions Committer' by the Seafar­ erican taxpayers it and when ers follows: the United States Congress sees The Seafarers International fit to approve the Marshall Plan. Union of North America is rt Araerig^,, trade union cbmpqp ' , \ (Contimiei! 01! Page Tampa Seafarers Join IAM On The Line "An injury to one is an in­ jury to all." That's an old la­ bor slogan, and "it's- as true now as it ever was. Seafarers believe in and practice this fundamental labor principle, and so it is no wonder that, any honest union in trouble can get physical, moral, or financial assistance from the SIU. The pictjire on the right was taken in Tampa, where Seafarers joined the picketline of the International Associa­ tion of Machinists, who arc striking against the National Airlines, Inc. SIU members shown in the picture are George Mihalopoulos, FWT; Salbata Serio, FWT; Houston White, OS; Billy Smith, Sec­ ond Cook; A. J. Varn, FWT; C. P. Yarn. FWT; and L. C. Brown, FWT. • �JPage Two E SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA , Atlantic and Gulf District 1 Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 % J. P. SHULER ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. •: George: K. Novick, Editor -r* 267 On Our Way (Continued from Page 1) wages, good conditions, and what is even more, worjker's dignity. No longer will the company be able to hire only those who will accept anything the big-shots want to hand out. No longer will the company be free to fire any man who speaks up for his rights, Those days are gone forever. So again we say. Whoopee! The NMU tried for 10 years to organize Cities Service and got no place at all. The SIU has succeeded where the NMU failed. That shows that the CS tankermen know what they want, and they want the SIU, overwhelmingly and right down the line. . Blueprint For '48 . ;; The year 1947 ended with a bang with phe signing of the Isthmian agreement. 1948 opened the same way with the -winning of a bargaining election in the Cities Service fleet. These two happenings make it appear that this year will be one of the most successful in the history of the Seafarers International Union. Starting on Monday, February 16, the Atlantic and Gulf Agents will be meeting in New York for their an­ nual Conference. It is here that plans and programs for the year will be set. It is here that the future under­ takings of the Union will be discussed and decided upon. Past Agents Conferences have mapped the plans to organize the vast Isthmian fleet (job well done), to organize intensively in the tanker field (job well begun), and to streamline the Union's apparatus so that it could be turned quickly into a strike weapon (done, and howl). This Conference will not be an exception, and whatever the Conference decides, and is concurred in by the membership, w:ill be the course of action for the year. The keynote of this meeting will be expansion. Many companies have been enrolled under the SIU banner during the past year, and many more will be added in the remaining months of 1948. But it will take concrete plans and a fool-proof program to make thii,come true, and the Agents w.ill formulate the blueprint to do the job. All signs point to a most successful meeting, and as soon as the decisions are reached and approved by the membership they will be printed in the LOG. No time limit has been set for the Conference. There :is; a certain amount of work to be done, a certain number of reports to be made, and a number of moves plotted for ^e year. This will all be accomplished before the meeting is finally adjourned. The future of the Seafarers lies .in the ' balance. By . strict application of good trade union principles, we can continue to be a wide-awake union, capable of giving the best possible representation to the membership, and al^ of taking advantage of every opportunity to build the Seafarers organizationally. There is a hell-of-a-lot of difference between laying out a program and carrying it . through. It takes 100 percent membership participation to turn-a blueprint into a concrete structure. ' And that's the big SW job for t^his When entering the hospital notify the delegates fay post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital-at the follow­ ing times: .Tuesday — 1:30 to. 3i30 p.ra. These are the Union Brothers rcunrently.in. the'xnaaane hospitals; (on Sth ^and 6th. floors.} as reported by the Port Agents. Tiiese^sethers iaid'Hme hanging "Thursday—-1:30 to 3:30 p.m. heavily oh their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by (on 3rd and 4th floors.) writing to them. : Saturday — 1:30. to^ 3:30 p.m. (on Ist and 2nd .floors.) SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. J. MAGUIRE W*. L. MAUCK A. M. LIPARI R. W. GARROLTON W. G. H..BAUSE A. A. SAMPSON R. REDDICK R. RIVERA A. M. L.UPER A. SILVA G. T. FRESHWATER E. FITZER JAMES NEELY J. VATLAND D. PARKER J. D. GLISSON G. GAGE J. J. O'NEAL* G. SOCHMISO E. LACHOFF A. L. MALONE W. STRADFORD -J. H. HOAR C. MASON J. McNEELY S .C. TUBBERVILLE J. DENNIS XXX X. X XX X BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. R: CHISHOLM R. LORD R. A. DEXTER A. C. KIMBERLY C. CREVIER E. J. BARTEMEIR W. WILCOXON . . J. SMITH E. W. GETER R. E. STRIPPY P. CASALINUOVO «C„ R. JORDAN i-3 ROBERT JOHNSON . F.' O'CONNELL R. RAARDIN S. LeBLANC J. LEE W. J. REEHTEN JAMES GORDON - E. DELLAMANO j. NURHINA . T. M. LYNCH J. GALLOWAY H. J. CASEY PAUL KRONBERGS . D. STONE F. J. CARROLL G. ROCZAN F. PETRIE X X X R. SMITH' FORT STANTON HOSPITAL XXX P. PETAK STATEN ISLAND HOSI^ITAL JACK WILLIAMSON JOHN E. KENNAIR F: J. SCHUTZ R. B. WRIGHT P. R. CALLAHAN . J. E. FARQUHAR ARCH McGUlGAN L. CLARKE J. PRATS • R. S. LUBIN C. McHILBERRY J. PREZEDPELSKI JULIUS,, SUPINSKY ' U ' 'r;ll R. LUNDQUIST J.GARDNER " FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE GEORGE BRADY T. MUSCOVAGE 4. t S. J. GONIGLIA D. HERON •BUFFALO HOSPITAL • L. A. HOLMES •,E. LARSON- , • : ARTHUR LYNCH A. AMUNDSON ' A. MENDOCINI [CHAEL:DONO1A.N, , G.:®RAltelN. ^RANlUpIAGETT '' Men Now h The Mmme Ihspitah w �Friday, Fdbruonr 13< 1948 T^E SEAFARERS LOG Page Thrae Cities Service iUlen Go ' SiU By Great iHfargin " ^^5 By J. P. BHULER. Secretary-Treasurer Agents Conference As per recommendation in the last Headquar­ ters Report, that the Secretary-Treasurer set the date for the annual Agents Conference for the j year of 1948, the date of the beginning of the Conference has been set for Monday, Feb­ ruary 16th. All Agents hhve been notified so that they can arrange the Union's affairs in their respective ports so as to be able, to attend. Negotiations ' - The Negotiating Committee for the Union met with the member companies of the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association on a wage increase twice since the last meeting. The com­ pany is obviously stalling until an award is made on the arbitration for wage increases now , in process between the American Merchant Mar­ ine Institute and the maritime unions to which their companies are contra ted. An agreement has been negotiated with the Mar Ancha Corp. who is operating on the sugar run between Puerto Rico and Atlantic Coast ports. All of the General and Working rules of the standard SIU agreement including Wages, overtime rate and all other monetary ' matters have been agreed to. The company has a lawyer looking over the - legal end before they give the Union a letter of acceptance. A contract was signed with the Panormetis Corp. which has one tanker on the way around from the West Coast now. Negotiations have not been completed with the Ore Lines. There are a few things in the Engine Department working rules to be worked out yet. This agreement is a large improvement Over the previous Calmar and Ore agreements. Negotiations for the wage increase will begin with Sag Harbor Tanker Co. on Thursday, Feb­ ruary 12th. Organizing Lindsey Williams reports for the organizing staff that in addition to the Mar Ancha and Panormetis, with whom we are now the recog­ nized bargaining agent, several small tanker and freight companies are being worked on by the Organizers. In line wii-h operating with minimum expense to, the Union, and at the same time keeping the organizing work going full ahead, Williams has cut his organizing staff—^the only paid Organizers are now in the port of New York—and has requested that all branch Agents contact the unorganized ships in their respective vicinity. He reports that cooperation fi-om most ports has im­ proved greatly. To insure that the organizing policy be ad"hered to, it is hereby recommended that each port Agent be charged with the responsibility of covering unorganized ships in his port and that he be authorized to work the Patrolmen in his port on organizational work as well as con­ tracted ships. Montreal Branch The only ships contracted to the Atlantic and Gulf District that make East Coast ports of Canada with any regularity are the Alcoa ships. None of these ships makes Canadian ports their payoff port. Therefore, it is recommended that the A&G immediately close out in the port of Montreal, and that all representation on A&G ships hitting Canadian East Coast ports be handled by the port of Boston, and that all crew replacements on these ships be shipped from the Boston Hall. Headquarters Representative Ray White, elected port Agent of Norfolk, has been called into Headquarters on Negotiations. Due to the fact that there is no elected Deck Department Representative in Headquarters, it is hereby recommended that Ray White be placed on Headquarters payroll and work out of Head­ quarters Office. This can be done with no additional expense inasmuch as the Norfolk branch is operating with no additional help. Great Lakes Men The Cities Service bargaining election resqlt was no sooner announced than plans were started for the next step. And that is to hold another election to institute a "Union Shop" in the CS fleet.- From the way the Cities Service per­ sonnel voted for the Seafarers, there is no doubt thai the "Union Shop" will he adopted by a resounding majority. Pic­ tured above, making plans for the next step, and congratulat­ ing each other on a job well done. are. left to right. SIU attorney Ben Sterling. General Organizer Lindsey Williams, and Organizer Johnny Arabeisz. , It will not be long now before the Lakes open up. The Great Lakes District is planning a big drive this year. Fred Farnen, Sedretary-Treasurer, has sent a letter to all district officials and port Agents which states as follows: To All District Officials And Port Agents Dear Sir and Brother: (Continued from Page 1) The following motion was passed by the SIU to determine whether or not the Great Lakes District membership at a meeting men want a "union shop." This held in Detroit on February 2, 1948: will be called for by the Union "M/S/C To concur with the Conference rec­ as soon as the SIU is certified ommendation 'That a letter be drafted by the by the Board. Secretary-Treasurer and sent to all SIU ports requesting that they urge all SIU Great Lakes Crews of ships which were District members to return to the Great Lakes bought by the company since the District, by March 15, 1948, if possible, in order election commenced are also to assist in manning the unorganized fleets on eligible to vote, and a majority of all in the fleet must vote for our concentration objective list'." In line with this motion, we are requesting the Union before a "union shop" all A&G and SUP officials to use their good can be instituted. Ballots not offices to carry out this Great Lakes District cast are automatically counted membership mandate. We believe that the date against the Seafarers. mentioned in the motion (March 15, 1948) is a It is therefore extremely im­ trifle early, and suggest that your efforts to portant that all members of the persuade Great Lakes District members to re­ unlicensed personnel stay on turn to the Lakes by April 1, 1948 or shortly their ships and cast their votes when the big day comes around. thereafter. ' Collective bargaining elections are now sched­ Winning the election in the uled to be held on the thirteen (13) Hanna ships, Cities Service fleet caps a'long eleven (11) Tomlinson ships, and two (2) Sch­ period of SIU activity. On Oc­ neider ships shortly after the beginning of the tober 28, 1946, the Union first regular navigation on the Lakes. In addition, took steps for recognition as we have fairly strong representation in an un­ bargaining agent for the Cities organized company, and will probably petition Service tankermen. This move, which was vetoed by the com­ election to be held in this fleet shortly pany, climaxed an intensive or­ after the start of sailing. It is expected that there will be a considerable ganizing drive which resulted in shortage-of rated men on the Great Lakes ships a substantial majority of pledges this year, and all AB's, Firemen (coal burning) from the men. and Oilers from our affiliated districts will have IRON CURTAIN CRACKED no difficulty in securing jobs - in these ratings. A big job remains to be done on the Great Lakes It took a full year to crack in order to organize these ships, and it's up to through the "iron curtain" main­ all SIU Great Lakes District members to get tained by the company to pre­ behind our 1948 Organizing Campaign to make vent its unlicensed personnel from being organized, but the it another successful SIU victory. Thanking you for your- cooperation in this campaign has definitely proved its worth, and within a short matter and with best personal regards, 1 am, while the Seafarers Intei-national Fraternally yours, Union will be certified as col­ Fred J. Farnen, lective bargaining agent for • Secretary-Treasurer C;ities Service tankermen. All Great Lakes members should give a hand In commenting about the on this, and remember every SIU member is a gratifying results of the election vote and an Organizer. General Organizer Lindsey Wil­ liams stated that overwhelming vote for the SIU wa^ a tribute to the excellent reputation en­ Thomas Wolfe Crew Wage Suit Coming Up SAN FRANCISCO — The suit for wages brought by the crew of the SS Thomas Wolfe against the South Atlantic SS Company is scheduled for early action in federal court, attorney Albert Michelson annoimced here. To assure effective presenta"tion of the case, Michelson urged all men who signed on the Wolfe for "the incomplete 1945 t voyage concerned to get in touch p with him. His address: Russ ^5uilding, San Francisco. Following is a partial list of the men who were on the ship at the time: Herbert Bagley, George E. Rodriguez, Joseph L. Jones, Richard E. Holstein, James A. Knittle, Lee P. Deval, Raymond R. Carroll, Franklin O. Miller, Raymond D. Schott, Troy W. Gammill, Robert A. Vallee, John S. Houser, Ted Boling, and Ronald Chandler. . The SS Thomas Wolfe signed on an SIU crew in San Fran­ I cisco. After lying on the West Coast for several weeks, the Wolfe abandoned the voyage and paid the men off. Under federal statute, if a crew is signed on articles for a voyage and the voyage never commences, the crew is- -entitled to wages for the time worked plus wages for an extra month, provided they work less than 30 days. The lawsuit is for the extra month's pay. '3 'i- , ~- Note To Bosuns Men desiring to have Bo­ sun stamped in their Union books can have it done by appearing before the com­ mittee handling this matter on the 2nd deck of the New York HaU. All discharges must be presented at the time. • .1-4 I] , i'-ij joyed by the Union along the waterfront. "Cities Service men know, as do all other merchant seamen," said Wililams, "that the SIU fights for wages and conditions, against the shipowners, the gov­ ernment, or anybody else. That's one big reason the Cities Service men put the 'X' in the SIU box."~ MM&P Organizer Captain Victor G. Diaz, or­ ganizer for Local 88. Masters, Mates and Pilots, which is cur­ rently conducting a drive among unorganized companies in the tanker field. Diaz is working in close contact with Lindsey Williams, SIU Gen­ eral Organizer, since, tanker companies and personnel are the immediate objective of both AFL maritime unions. Captain.. Diaz is a retired member of the SIU. He be­ gan his sea-going career in 1930 and came up out of the foc'sle to win his master's ticket. He has skippered sev­ eral SIU-SUP ships. An important spur in Bro­ ther Diaz's organizing efforts is the fact that he remembers well "the old days," with their long hours, poor pay and sor­ did conditions. He saw them swept aside by unionization and he points out that "he fully well appreciates the meaning of trade unioti^ and collective bargaining in the maritime industry." ' i •-ll �i'j;v Fage Four TBB SEA FA R EFS t 0 G mm tttllWK Beached Seamen Get Unemployeil Pay In New York NEW YORK — A total of $179,464 in unemployment insur­ ance benefits was disbused to 1,683 seamen who sailed WS.^ ships during 1946 in New York QUESTION: What do you think the Agent s Conference should discuss in its forthcoming State during the period JulyNovember, 1947, according to an meeting for the SeafarersV program for the coming year? announcement by Milton O. LoyCHARLES SCHUCK, DD.: H. L. STRICKLAND. OUer: sen. Executive Director of the I think the Agents shotdd do I've goj a beef about men sail­ Division of Placement and Un­ something about promotions on ing in all three D^artments. employment Insurance. shipboard. That business should One trip a guy sails on Deck, the Of ^e 1,683 claimants, the vast be stopped and damn soon. Last next time you find him in the majority collected less than eight ship I was on the men fought Black Gang, and after that he's payments; 912 drew less than about jobs and so it was the liable to turn up in the Stewards five checks; only 90 collected 14 worst trii> in my experience. An­ Department. The Agents should or morepayments. All but 193 other thing the Agents should recommend that we go back- to drew the top benefit rate of $21. clarify is this business of SUP the system we used before the The WSA unemployment in-men sailing in the Black Gang war. And that would make -it surance program was inaugurated on SlU-contracted ships. It's not fair and square for all members in July 1947, to provide benefits fair that SUP members should of our Union. The Agents to seamen formerly employed by take jobs 'that rightfully belong should also demand from Con­ or in behalf of the War Ship­ to the SIU. ' With SUP men. gress that Marshall Plan aid to ping Administration, while such Great Lakes men, and tugboatEurope go in American vessels, seamen are involuntarily unem­ men .taking jobs on our deepmanned by American men. ployed. water ships, soon there won't be Otherwise the Plan is phony and BASED ON 1946 any jobs left for A&G full book­ we should not go down the line Benefits are currently based on men. on it. wages earned in 1946. If a seaman has earned wages in other jobs covered by State unemployment L. T. McGOWAN, Wiper: HARRIS FUTCH, 3rd Cook: insurance laws, those wages may I'm in favor of having the Maybe the Agents don't have the right to do anything about Agents clarify "this whole busi^ be combined for credit with the wages he earned in federal mari­ this, but I think that the 3rd ness about the SUP. I can't see time employment, and his benefit Cook's working hours should be why ihey should be allowed to amount may be determined on changed. Right now he works sail on our ships when we can't the basis of the combined wages. from 7 to 1 and from 4 to 6. sail on their contracted ships. Mr. Loysen pointed out that Well, supper is served from 5 to That doesn't sound too good to when a seaman files a claim for 6 and the Cook has to stay to ^ me. The Agents should also benefit he should have the fol­ wash up until about 7. That's make plans for more organizing lowing documents with him: (1) not fair and something should now that Cities Service is in the U. S. Merchant Mariner's Docu­ be done about it. Another mat­ bag, azui the tanker field looks ment, or Merchant Seamen's Cer­ ter that should receive a lot of wide open. Every outfit we or­ tificate of Identification; (2) Con­ attention at the Conference is ganize gives us that much more tinuous Discharge Book; (3) Cer­ planning for a strike if the ship­ security for the future. Shipping tificate of Discharge; (4) Union owners won't raise our wages. is liable to gel tough, and when Registration Cai-d. It's hard for a man to get along A seaman who is unemployed it <loes we want to be ready with on the present salaries, and if between voyages and is ready, as many jobs as we have mem­ the big boys won't give us more willing and able to work, may bers. That will be our protection. tnoney, well have to strike. receive unemployment compen­ sation and, if he ships out again while his claim is active, he will be allowed six months from the date of his sailing to claim any benefits to which he estab­ By A SHIP'S ORGANIZER you're just plain screwy. There's "The hell we are," said Mrs. self, "I guess we're all washed lished his right prior to his de­ absolutely no future on this Cockroach with most unladywike up." parture. Under certain circum­ It is in the wee hours of the tub." There was a tear in his eye stances he may be allowed an bluntness. "I heard only yester­ morning when all is usually still and serene in the galley, of the "What are you talking about, day from Bessie Bedbug that the and a break in his voice as he even longer period. While .the WSA coverage is a SS Slaphappy, pride of theUn- woman!" retorted Chaxmcey, who Seafarers International Union is added "We're just going to have organized S.S. Go's tanker fleet. was busy digging into the apri-^ organizing the Unorganized's to payoff at the end of this trip. federal project, it is administered However, if you listened care­ cot jam. Apricot was his fav­ fleet. I checked with Willie But don't worry. Mom. There in each State by the State's un­ are other tankers. I'm sure we employment compensation agen­ fully enough, you could hear orite. He never could get enough can sign on with Standard Oil cy. In New York this agency is Weevil down in the floiu: bia and of it. voices in- the vacinity of the or Tidewater. Damn those Sea­ the Division of Placement and he told me the news 'is dbsobread box. You'll never guess "You know very well," said his farers!" lutely on the level. That means Unemployment Insurance of the who was there, though: Mr. and wife, "that sooner or later some­ we're in for it. Labor Department! Mrs. Chauncey Cockroach and body is going to make the com"Ronnie, your language! I'll In New York City all seamen's "You know that those Sea­ their son Ronald having their have to wash your, mouth with claims ate handled by the unem­ farers will do. The first day night lunch. bilge," his mother warned. ployment insurance office located they take over, the ship will be Now being married in the STOP "But Mom, what did we ever at 277 Canal Street. , fumigated from stem to stern." cockroach world is no different AMS6IA1C5 do to the Seafarers except crumb Outside New York City an imfrom being married in our world. WOMA/v) J up a ship?" Ronnie said. "First employed seaman files his claim SUCH LITTLE CHAPS The women are all the time sing­ thing you know, they're going to "Don't I know it," mumbled organize every phony-outfit left. at the nearest unemployment in­ ing the blues and driving from Chauncey, ready to face the stern Then we'll have to leave the sea surance office. the back seat. Payments in each State are facts of life now that he was full made in accordance with the "NO FUTURE" of jam. "Those damned Sea­ State's unemployment insurance farers," he continued, "they've I ; ~"Chauncey," said the missus, law. In New York at present the run mc off a dozen ships already. HEeE WE "if you sign on for another trip benefit rate ranges from $10 to Why don't they leave us roaches eo AGAINSI . $21 for a maximum of 26 pay- ; alone! We're such little chaps, ments. and we don't really eat much." The WSA uneritployment in­ "Try and get the Seafarers to pany fumigate this scow and surance program will continue then the jig will be up, for us. see it that way, though," replied through June 30, 1949. The crew of Ihe Bull Run, We'll be lucky-to get out before the missus, whose name was Maihiasen Tanker Industries, the DDT gets us." Kate. "They and their darned wish to notify the shipmates old motto: 'An SIU ship is a Obviously the dear lady was clean ship!' Why should they and friends of Chris B. much alarmed. care? Unorganized SS Co. Aboard ship the arm of the-: Opsahl of his death on Janu­ "Are you kidding?" Chauncey doesn't complain. A few mil­ Union is the Ships and De­ ary 19. Chris, an .oldtimer> came back. "Why we've been lion of us roaches don't bother partment Delegates. A good who participated in the or­ on this bucket almost two years them as long as the company and be stranded on, the beach crew, for its own protection, ganizing of the Mathiasen forever." and I've yet to hear anybody so makes money." picks its Delegates early, and company, died peacefully in much , as mention fumigating. "Well," said Ronnie Roach, the Father Chaimcey shook his carefully. Have you aiid your his sleep aboard ship. He This is a cockroach's paradise. couple's half-grown son, as he head sadly as he pondered the shipmates ^-elected your Delewas 65 years old. We're set for the rest of our munched the . last: mouthful of enorndty of his son's statement. gates7 If not, do it now! lives." V' v.; sugar he ; could stuff into^ him­ His- wife; burst - out weeping., j Life s Bitter Blows, Or Damn Those Seafarers Final Dispatch 9il|is Delegates �tBE S E AFAR ERS Februaxy.13,1948 • 111, - • == Page Five LOG Union Label On Seafood It's very likely that few seafood lovers in the United States are aware of the fact T^» 1 that Seafarers are responsible for satisfying their fancy, tastes. But without the industry ^ 1811.01^111011. and efficiency of the 1,400 members of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union, an affiliate of the SIU's Marine Allied Workers, many of the nation's shrimp and oyster worshipers would probably -be deprived of these delec tables. From Bayou La Batre, Ala., site of the Union's headquarters, shipments of canned shrimp and oysters.are shipped daily to all points in the U. S. So that all Seafarers might have a better understanding of their industrious Bro­ thers in Bayou La Batre, a LOG cameraman made this pictorial roundup. The Mobile Bay Seafood Union affiliated with the SIU's Marine Allied Workers early last summer, after an overwhelming vote by its membership. Organized 12 years ago, the Seafood Union had been going it alone but decided affiliation with the SIU , would bring greater benefits to its membership. Walter Bosarge, then president of the fishermen's union, declared that affilia­ tion "was the smartest move we ever made. Being in the SIU gives us more power than we could have standing alone." The Union is now headed by G. J. Landry, who took office in August 1947. A J ./xIlCl i^rOC0SSOrS Unite To Gain Good Wages • - Ai left is the office of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union, which is headquarters for the community's activities. The Union plays an important role in every phase of the fisher­ men's lives. Workers who process the fishermen's haul for canning in the plant are also members of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union. Their conditions were very poor before the Union entered upon the scene, but now they eni.oy decent wages, good working conditions, and the security that belonging to a strong union gives them. Most of the workers live right near the plant, although a few live further out along the Bayou. All are strong Union members, and a few of the younger men are sailing on SIU deep-water ships, out of the port of Mobile. View above shows some of the plant workers' homes. In building above, SIU members open and clean the oysters, then can them and make them ready for distribution to seafood enthusiasts all over the country. One section of the plant handles oysters, another is devoted to the processing of shrimp. Overhead line at right pipes steam which is used to open shells. ' Oysters (photo.left) lie .in hold of one of Bayou's many fishing craft, waiting to be un­ loaded by conveyor • for ' transfer to the processing plant. ir' r T::: Mound of oyster shells above. represents:leavings after meat has been extracted and canned. The shells have.many uses: .Bome are ground fox. chicken meal., some serve as fertilizer, with some ..winding^,up as a base for .roads :;end-highways. ''''v. ^ ' iT J. At the end of the day's haul. Baycu La Batre is dotted with scenes of its sturdy craft (photo above) tied up in readiness for next morning's sun-up and another large scale catch. First the vessels are unloaded, then made ship­ shape for another trip. �Page S!x r,. rf THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 13, 1948 Shipping Picks Up In Baltimore With Jobs For Those Who Want 'Em By WILLIAM "Curley" RENTZ Practically all the men are . in BALTIMORE — I've got my fingers crossed, but even I have favor of the Plan, but not if it to report that business has means giving away our ships picked up lately and pi-ospects and our jobs to foreign coun­ like hell to for the future arfe also good. We tries. We'll fight / have jobs, plenty of them, for protect our jobs and our gains. men who really want to ship CONVICT THEMSELVES out. We paid off one Calmar ship, Out of their own mouths the ^ By WALTER SIEKMANN event we have to take economic future jvith, an attitude which is two Waterman vessels, two Bull commies and ex-commies of the action at any time. unsurpassable so far as getting Line ships, one Robin Line, one NMU prove everything we have BOSTON — Shipping picked an educational and other con­ He thinks the amount of work Alcoa and one American Eastern ever said about them. In the up a bit in the port of Boston structive programs things going. scow, and three Ore ships with­ Pilot of January 30, vice-presi­ last week. We had two payoffs, involved in setting up any effec­ The men realize that education dent Jack Lawrenson reported on tive kind of strike apparatus in the past week or so. along trade union lines is the several ships in transit and, what makes this necessary. the situation on the Great Lakes. They were all in good shape, only way to cope with the prob­ was more, we dispatched approx­ and what few beefs we had He said, "The SIU, which at imately 75 jobs. KEEP MILITANT lems which will confront us. were settled right, on the ships. one time the NMU had re This attitude is a healthy con­ In view of the possible cir­ During the same period we duced down to just the D&C Brothers, we certainly had no cumstances confronting us as a trast to that of some individuals signed on eight ships, mostly boats and a few sandsuckers trouble filling those jobs. They result of the fii\ky Taft-Hartley whose actions in the past have to the satne companies as above, now showed a steady growth, were snapped up. Act, the transfer of bottoms tended to put the Union in a and all necessary repairs were In company after company they All the payoffs were handled from American registry and the bight whether they so intended made before the ships moved polled an amazingly high vote in good order. There was no open sell-out policy of the Com­ or not. and in two companies the SIU off. problem getting the beefs squared mies, the SIU will have to gird As a starter, we have already will have runoffs in 1948. The Ore Line ships are in And if that's not enough, here's to the satisfaction of all the itself with every weapon known taken measures in this port to get plenty of reading matters for good shape, and we are happy a statement from NMU Treasur- Brothers involved. the Brothers so they can get to report that men are taking er M. Medley Stone, as quoted However, some of the ships squared ajvay on their Ps and jobs on those ships. This is one in the same issue of the Pilot. have been coming in without re­ Qs while on the beach. company that would like to see The union (NMU, of course) is pair lists, which makes it diffi­ JIo return to shipping, although our Union hit the skids, so it is destitute," he said, "and the Na- cult to check on any necessary we shipped more men during last up to us to make sure that Ore tional Office has not yet 'been repairs. week's flurry than we had regis­ ships are crewed. So, Brothers, able to cut the payroll enough. tered, shipping is nothing to brag let's take these jobs when they "There are not enough ships This' situation also tends to create a beef the next time such about. Nevertheless, it did pick show up on the board. for the Patrolmen in this port a ship signs on. Both the Patrol­ up to a point where we even to cover. We are so tied up with man and the company are vuiORE SHIPS CLEAN were able to ship a few permits. everything but union business aware of what is supposed to be Cities Services tankers have In the past we have had many that we don't do union busi­ vJDSTA done. been coming into this port quite STAKTCR.' beefs on Ore Lines ships, but ness." frequently. You can be sure Crews which fail to make up lately this has slackened down ON THE SKIDS that the Boston membership is repair lists simply aren't getting considerably, and I,' for one. to militant, progressive trade un­ making every effort to assist the the most out of their contracts All members of the NMU ionists. Union organizers in bringing the should read those two state­ :or themselves or for the men One good thing here is that Cities Service campaign to a ments. It will show them where who follow them on their ships. the Boston membership faces the successful conclusion. the communist leadership of "MY^ HOW HE'S THANKS their union has led them. (vROWHf Cities Service tankers have The entire membership on the ^ been calling here and we make beach here extends thanks to it a point to contact all of them. the Brothers aboard ships who We have plenty of men who lave kept the coffee pot going try continually to make jobs on the third deck. They are on those ships, and when a man the ones who made the coffee pot By S. CARDULLO is lucky enough to trickle possible. through, he goes aboard and SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping bother checking bags because a Among the members on the does a good SIU job. beach here are Johnnie Lane, is very good all up and down the nian who wants to ship won't be have been agreeably surprised The men aboard the ships are ^^^y long. Bill McNeil and Tommie Lord. Gold Coast with Seattle topping i to note how clean the ships have eager to become part of the We paid off the George D. ! Brother Lord was in on a pass the entire list. Besides that, SIU because they realize that been coming in. Prentice, Waterman, in Seattle. i-om the Marine Hospital to see there are six tankers and three The men and the company are only in that way can they This ship had a fine Union crew learning what the SIU agree­ achieve the wages and condi­ some of his old shipmates the C-2s coming out of the bone- and there were no Departmental other day. yard, with the C-2s going on ment stands for, and all parties tions which SIU contracts guar­ beefs. However, we did run into Brother Morris Norris, who was the intercoastal run for Water­ the usual beef about men accept­ ' have been living up to the con­ antee. In the bread and butter pic­ chairman of the 1946 General man. tract. ing transportation having to. get So, if shipping gets tough in We have some oldtimers and! ture, the SIU leads the way on Strike Committee for the Port off the ship. This rule was voted newer men on the beSch, and the waterfront, and if we all of Boston, offers the opinion that other ports, there will be some in a joint conference of Agents the main topic of conversation keep on plugging, we can con- each port should have a per­ jobs available for men out here and until it is modified or is the Marshall Plan. tinue winning all the way„ manent strike program in the in the land of sunshine. Don't changed we must live up to it. Boston Stresses Edmotion; Shipping Up >4 # !• r!?' I I;::: i's- Good News From The Gold Coast: Frisco Reports Shipping Rise Permitmen Find Shipping Tough In San Juan These Days times it is and at other times it Hawaiian, is in San Juan with a guez Indias. The Indias are one is not. In fact, I'm thinking of load of canned fish along with a of the best clubs on the island, SAN JUAN — Everything on shipping myself, and I don't lot of rice and fertilizer. She is and they have that grand pitcher, the waterfront here is quiet so . want to go north in the cold any out of San Francisco, and is ex- Johnnie Davis. far as beefs are concerned. more than anybody else does. Our best local baseball team For this reason. Port-Agent Sal However, I may be on my way i is Santurce, and they have the Cplls and Rafael Qrtiz hav? been before this is printed. Boy, am' greatest star of them all—^none spending most of their time the I sorry I loaned Red Spurlock other than old Satchel Paige. last few days doing routine .busi­ my pea-jacket. However old Satchel is, his fast ness. The Delegates on most ball shows no visible signs of i Brother W. G. Manning, the of the ships have been doing a CJOUSIN slowing down. He's the same JiMmV/HADt bang-up job and have had good Deck Engineer, paid off the SS THAT SCOW! . lAngeline, a Bull Liberty, and he Satchel that fans on the main­ crews to back them up. land remember. Without making any general I wants a ship for Mobile now that comment on shipping, let me he's had a couple of weeks' va­ Brother Joe Hennault from pass a word of warning to trip cation. Brooklyn is in the Hall looking card and permit men: Don't pay­ for a ship. He paid off the It seems that Manning left off here. If you do you will Mobile eight years ago and has Monarch of the Seas, Waterman, have a tough time getting out. not been back often enough. He a while back. With him is pected to make Baltimore and Ther^ are so many full book- and Tommy Chambers are stay^ Brother Ward Howieson from Philadelphia before going back members that you permits will ing at the Hotel Sanchez in Portage, Pennsylvania. to the West Coast. have to wait a long time for a |Puerta di Tierra. IncidentaUy, when I showed ship. Right now there are 25 I "Wild Bill" Frentis, our SUP "BATTER UP" some of the girls that picture of permits registered, 12 of them in tarheel, made a pier-head jump Norman Maffie that appeared in Ran into Jimmie Mulligan the Deck Department. as Bosun on that good old scow from New York City. He and the LOG, there was almost a NOT-SO-EASY BEACH the SS Jean, one of Bull's real "Cruiser"* Smith have been en­ riot. One girl tore the LOG There are quite a few Broth­ tramp freighters. The Jean pops joying a vacation here. Smith from my hands and I never could ers who think this is an easy in here and out without much met Jimmie Barletta from Maya- get it back. Maffie may need a beach. At least, that is what noise. guez who was here with that little protection when he conies they have heard. WeU, sbmeThe Wdlliam James, American- crack baseball team, the Maya- into San ,Juan again. By WOODY LOCKWOOD SIU WINS AGAIN According to the latest report the Inland Boatmens Union, CIO, has voted six-to-one to affiliate with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. This is quite a step and shows conclusively that if given a chance most sailors would get out of commie-domi­ nated unions and into the SIU. The SIU on the West Coast is a big factor in the tugboats and ferries from Canada to Mexico. All A&G crews paying off, shipping out, or signing on out here are urged to contact me at 105 Market Street, San Fran­ cisco, in the event of any mis- understanding. Check It—But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the ; Union Hall immediately. �Friday.^ February 13, ., r-,-' T BE SE A FARERS LOG GETTING IT STRAIGHT AROUND THE TABLE ^ag0 Seven, Warmer Breezes And More Ships Promise Happy Week For New York By JOE ALGINA , NEW YORK — The weather tracts are useless and manage nan has promised us a bit of only to foul up the works. warmer weather next week so, In this particular case the Ste­ just to make the future bright wards Department men served for all frozen seafarers around extra meals to the daily guests here, shipping, too, will be of the Captain while in an Eng­ warmer. lish port. The amount of money It's just fair this week, but and time involved was beginning next week has promises of being to mount up and, so as to make a good week for job seeking Sea­ it look better to the company, farers. the captain told the men to put Before blowing off steam on a down their extra meals as over­ lew matters in need of clarifica- time. :ion, let's take a look through For some reason the men he old dog-eared payoff record agreed and at the payoff when ;or the past week. the company saw the overtime We had the Henry Longfellow, list they hit the roof. In some Waterman, in for a payoff after cases it amounted to 18 hours a Mobile tugboalmen won an outstanding victory this past week when a new agreement a five-months trip. She was no day for as long as a month. The was signed with the two largest towing firms in the port. They are the Moj^ile Towing Com­ trouble to the Patrolmen—she company had a good argument pany and the fleet of Waterman tugs. The new agreement calls for a -iubstaniial wage in^ couldn't have been cleaner if the when they maintained that no crease, and contains an escalator clause whereby the tugboatmen will get all the raises won- crew had used Duz. It's a tough man will put in that number of by deep-sea r'?n. This contract was won only after long and hard negotiations with the com­ job to bring a ship in clean dur­ hours for that long a period. panies involved, and the membership in Mobil3 gave a vole of thanks to the rank'^nd-'tile ing the winter months, but the The men then told the com­ Negotiating Committee. Pictured above, they are left to right. Curly Moyd, Charley Whitley/ Longfellow men did just^ that. pany official what had actually , A. Foster, Jack "Red" Adams, Billy Collier, and Mobile Agent Cal Tanner. Also on the Com­ She won't take another crew happened, but the Captain, try­ mittee^ but not present when this picture was taken, was Bud Nelson. The victory came right on for awhjle as she had been ing to save his own neck, stoutly in lime for the Mardi Gras season, and the Mibile tugboatmen now have an additional reapiit in idle status until she gets denied that the money was ac­ ^ son to celebrate the traditional festivities. a cargo assignment,, but chances tually due for serving meals and are that she will call for a crew that he had told the men to before too long. The men taking put it down as overtime. her off-the board will find her There was quite a rhubarb a clean one when they go aboard. •around there for awhile but Of course, there's only one an­ and their various stooge outfits, By RUSSELL SMITH finally most of the trouble was GETTING EASIER is the power and strength of swer. That's through the me­ cleared away. The men got DETROIT — Last week, Secre the AFL Maritime Trades De­ dium of the AFL Maritime Isthmian's Allegheny Victory most of the money due them but tary-Treasurer Fred Farnen and partment. Through the activity Trades Department! This was paid off this week in good shape. a few beefs are still pending. It I had the pleasure of visiting the of AFL Maritime Port Councils, recognized when the Maritime No trouble other than the rou­ will be difficult to clear up the fair city of Milwaukee, and at we can offset anything which the Trades Department was first tine minor beefs, all of which entire matter as the ship has tending the annual Conference shipowners and steel interests established back in 1946. were settled right on the ship. been sold and the Captain is on of the Tug Firemen, officially can throw at us. These scows are becoming much the West Coast. However, the implementation known as the Tug Firemen, Line­ In some ports such as Chicago, of the Port Councils which go to ea-sier to handle now that the "GOOD" SKIPPER men, Oilers and Watchmen's Pro Duluth - Ashland - Superior, and crews and the company have tective Association of America Cleveland, we have well or­ make up the over-all structure of become better acquainted with These fellows learned a lesson ILA-AFL. Chicago Agent Herb ganized Maritime Port Councils. the AFL Maritime Trades De­ the agreement. the hard way. If they had just partment has lagged far behind Jarisen joined us later. Far from being the only clean isted the work completed exactly However, in other ports, where the need for these local organi­ We were invited to attend this it is equally important that we zations. ships to hit this port, the above as it was, they wouldn't have Conference by Brother August have these Port Councils, they It's up to the SllTprimarily, as mentioned were but a few. The had any trouble in collecting. "Gus" Wolf, Grand President and are either dormant or not as yet Patrolmen found a • good bunch They thought they were being the original sponsor of the idea Treasurer of the Tug Firemen set up. of clean ships all around this icy for establishing an AFL Mari­ and were very well received by One of the important jobs time Trades Department, to see port. the delegates. In spite of mountainous sno\\' which lie ahead of us is that of that this Department grows and Certainly, we came away from seeing that a functioning Mari­ develops the way it should. And, piles and icy blasts, the Patrol­ the Conference with a feeling of time Port Council is set up in only through the building of men have hit them all. They have done a good job, but a man having spent a very enjoyable every port on the Great Lakes Port Councils will it grow. is taking his life in his hands if where there is a need for such a week end among a group of pro Let us all as Seafarers and part he should suggest to them thr gressive union brothers headed Council. of the Maritime Industry get be­ pleasure of long hikes in the AFL SOLIDARITY in the same direction as the SIU How are we going to achieve hind the development of the AFL snow. Great Lakes District. The Pigeon Point, Moran, had Actually, when one stops to the kind of AFL Maritime soli­ Maritime Port Councils, and make the Maritime Trades De­ to have its wings clipped a bit darity that we need so badly on think things over, it's amazing how many mutual problems our the Lakes? How are we going partment the living, breathing last week. The Pigeon's Engi­ neers were doing tire wcr'ti of Unions have in common. The to get together and discuss the entity that it should be. Engine Department unlicensed great guys and doing the skip­ Tug Firemen have contract nego­ many mutual problems which We must all dedicate ourselves personnel and for some reason per a favor, but like so many to the task of building a Port How are AFL tiations, wages, hours and condi­ confront us? did not heed the crew's warning "good" skippers he was thinking Council in every port where one Maritime Unions going to co­ tions"^ very similar to our own, to lay off. As a result the ship only of himself. is needed, and not i-est until the operate inthe best way possible and that's all the more reason was held up. The beef was set­ job is finished to our complete to solve our common beefs and Here's an item worth knowing: why our organizations should be tled in the usual SIU manner. problems? satisfaction. A guy representing the ship­ very close to each other. Since cur warnings to gear- owners at a hearing before the In the past, too little emphasis grabbers, the practice of copping maritime commission, testified has been laid upon the necessity gears had dropped considerably, that seamen's wages must come for actively functioning Maritime but it is by no means stamped down now that there is a general Port Councils in the various out. Crews, of most ships have retrenchment in maritime. dreat Lakes ports where two or By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER instituted campaigns against such He suggested that seamen's more AFL Maritime Unions are foul balls with good results. PHILADELPHIA — Greetings ber of ships called here in tran­ wages revert to the 1937 scale of located. to all from this port of Brother­ sit. $72.50 plus an increase based on NOT WANTED NEED PORT COUNCILS ly Love. 1 took over as Agent The weather is our biggest Bureau of Labor Statistics fig­ Nowhere is it more important just about a week ago and have beef; you need sea boots and oil A known gear grabber is about ures. In other words, "let's go to have actively functioning- Port seen pretty busy getting ac­ skins to wade through the slush as welcome aboard an SIU ship back to the old days, boys." Councils of the AFL Maritime quainted with the set-up here. on the waterfront. But it's prob­ as a case of bubonic plague. This guy didn't ask us what Trades Department than in the I would like to publicly voice ably the same in most ports Once a guy gets a reputation as we thought about it nor did he various Great Lakes ports. Why? my thanks and appreciation to these days. a gear grabber he'll never win a mention anything of the profit Well, the Great Lakes area is the Patrolman Ernest Tilley, Dis­ We've had a few Cities Serv­ popularity contest. increases since the good old days least organized of any segment patcher Bill Brown, Organizer ice tankers call here and they Seamen should use their own of 1937. He hammered away at of maritime labor in the United Bob Pohle, and the young lady were contacted by Bob Pohle. money to take care of them­ that old stand-by: seamen's in our office. Miss Kay Burns, He reports them in fine shape, selves. They have no reason wages are a danger to shipping. States. On the Great Lakes, organized for the kind help and coopera­ with the boys looking forward for lifting that which belongs to Of all the factors entering in­ labor is up against the most tion they have given me in be­ to an SIU victory and a contract. a shipmate and Union brother. to the cost of operating a ship, highly organized employer group coming familiar with this Port That's all for right now, but If a guy is found guilty of gear- this guy neglected to mention in the country—the Lake Car­ and its business and problems. we hope to send in longer and grabbing he doesn't merit the that the wages paid seamen are riers Association. AFL Mari­ Also I'd like to give three more complete reports once we consideration of any one. The only a small fraction of the oper­ time Unions will never be able rousing cheers for the Philly get our feet planted firmly un­ guy is not worthy of holding a ating costs. Loading operations, to conibat the vicious anti-labor membership for the same rea­ der us. book in the SIU. fuel and stores cost much more, Again 1 want to express my tactics of this wealthy and sons. Another matter, one needing but these items are not as easily Shipping is pretty fair for thanks to the people in this port, clarification, is the practice of attacked as seamen's wages. powerful group unless we are as bookmembers, and should contin­ and say that it makes me feel some men to make private agree­ strongly organized as they are. They can continue their at­ Our only answer to the power ue that way. We had three pay­ damn good to have them all go ments with their department tacks, but they'll have a rough Ibbby and wealth of the LCA, offs this past week and a num­ out of way to give me a hand. head. These little one-man con­ time getting them into practice. Gt Lakes Needs Maritime Trades Countils Shipping Good in Phiiadeiphia �TB B SEA BARERS . Page Qght LOG t/T' February 13, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS i: I !{ •ir ig - Big Waterfront Laugh Of '47 Was "Battle Of Newark Bay" Member's Adventure Shows Folly Of Black Marketing It doesn't pay to fool with the' the Mate to get him and "put black market in foreign countries him irons". Accordingly he was Probably top rhubarb of 1947 in the New York Harbor area was the now fam­ as one Seafarer found out to his handcuffed to his bunk aboard ous "Battle of Newark Bay" in whiclr»the Navy, City of Newark officials, a wreck­ sorrow . in Saigon. * Sooner or ship for 24 hours. ing company and, indirectly, the Seafarers found themselves involved. The SIU wound later you are caught, and when The Skipper and the Purser up in the dispute when the rou-" that happens, there is not much ^ent court for him and distine job of towing the decom­ the Skipper or even the Amer- Levered that the French wanted •If- missioned battleship New Mexi­ ican Consul can do for you.' to collect a fine of $983, which is co from Boston to Newark for Moreover, there is nothing at all big bundle of dough. scrapping turned into a full scale the Union can do for you. To make a long store short. "naval" engagement. As a result of his sally into the the American Consul was able to It's an old story now, but pic­ Saigon market, the Seafarer who'get the fine reduced to $389 tures just received of the affair ran afoul of the authorities in ' which was paid by the ship. But make it worth retelling. that teeming French colonial port' the trouble-beset Seafarer had SIU crewmen aboard three was fined, and when he paid off to sign the ships log for the Meseck Towing Company tugs, the Isthmian ship he was on he ' amount. the Dorothy Ann, Judith Ann received a lot less pay than his At that, he was lUcky it wasn't. and C. Hay ward, had taken the 1 i'.fc' 1 'fiE long voyage called for. It was ^^o^se. The Skipper might have Old battle scarred dreadnaught quite a lesson—or should have left him in the Saigon hoosegow in tow in Boston on November been. to think It over, as he threatened ^ 9 and arrived in Gravesend Bay The sequence was something to do. , outside New York Harbor on like this. This Seafarer and two November 14. of his buddies were riding along There they learned the news. a Saigon street in a bicycle rick­ In every newspaper headlines sha with 32 cartons of cigsfrettes told of their arrival and the re­ in an old suitcase. They were ception awaiting them. It was The 1946 General Strike on their way to make a deal with not going to be a friendly one. may be long gone but what an Annamite merchant. "MAN BATTLE STATIONS" happened in Tampa when the Whether the Annamite tipped The city of Newark has flatly ships chandlers there, with off the French authorities or refused to allow the old gal tp the aid of the police crashed whether the French simply were enter Port Newark. "Stay away keeping their eyes open is beside our picketlines has not been from our door," was their com­ the point. First thing the men forgotten. mand and just to make sure knew they were stopped by two their sentiments were thoroughly When our ship hits that French plainclothesmen. understood, the Newark "navy" port, bypass the chandlers. —four fireboats—was dispatched Two of the Americans got to the harbor mouth to enforce i loose, and beat it up the street. Do not allow them aboard your ship. If it is necessary the city's order. The third, the one carrying the to buy milk or bread, get in With their firehoses spurting Looking aft on the Dorothy Ann, her-towline can be suitcase was nabbed. touch with a dairy or broadsides of water into the air, seen over stem. Once during trip, heavy seas caused the tugs In a wild effort to clear him­ bakery. the scene took on a festive -air. to cast off lines from New Mexico. self, he threw the suitcase into New York's millions were fol­ the street. The police simply These finks think time lowing every newspaper account, heals everything. Show them and hawed. The newspapers tracted Meseck tugs turned the shoved it back into his hands. He but to the wrecking company the SIU does not. forget its played it for all it was worth. old warrior over to the harbor was in for it. You don't lug it - was no joke. enemies. Pass the word to They gave it all the appearances tugs for the final pull into port. 32 cartons of cigarettes around They had contracts to scrap of a full-scale invasion. One The "Battle of Newark Bay" the streets of Saigon just for fun. other ships. the ship and they wanted ,to false report had the New Mexico , was over but it sold a lot of The French put him in the get at the job immedtately. papers while it lasted. pokey. The ship's Skipper sent Pressmg Newark for a reason, and engage the Newark "navy." Voyage Souvenir they were told the presence of the New Mexico would interfere After a stalemate of several with plans for remodeling the days an agreement was finally port. [reached wherein the New MexiA meeting was called of all CO would be allowed to enter interested parties. Even the Navy but the dismantling job had, to Little does the average land­ Dutch sailor's term for ships showed up. As the former owner be completed within nine lubber realize how thoroughly galley.) they were worried as to the months, salted is his speech with words possibility of the New Mexico With that the fireboats return- and phrases borrowed from sea­ Air lines maintain fieets, of planes, one line boasting of its landing back in their lap. ed to port, the local papers drop- men. In all ages and in all "Great Silver Fleet" as if it For several days they hemmed,ped the story and the SlU-con- languages, the men who go down were the owner of 20 gleaming to the sea in ships have brought steamships. Bus companies, tail home their shipboai'd talk and companies and trucking concerns loaned its colorful best to ghore- also speak of their vehicles col­ bound unfortunates. lectively as fieets. Moreover, an life" liifThis has been as true in airplane driver is a pilot—and America as anywhere. In fact, sometimes a skipper or even an it doesn't take much casting old man. And. you don't rent an • j about—to use a seafaring term airplane, you charter it as you would a C-3. at the departure — to find a thousand examples of this mari­ To return to railroading, the time infiltration in the ^everyday conductor's platform cry. "All Ray Queen, AB aboard the speech of the New England coast aboard" smacks of its dockside origin. Moreover, regularly Robin line SS Marine Runner, or Kansas. For instance, all land and air scheduled freight and passenger sports a nifty nub of vegeta­ transportation exists on a sound trains make their runs — from tion. which he cultivated dur­ basis of nautical language. In Chicago to New Orleans, for ex­ ing a three-month run to the early days of railroading, ample—as do ships on the baux­ South and East African ports. The neatly trimmed chin hedge the sea was the only source to ite run or the Antwefp run. seen above grew out of an However, though a customer which men could turn to find idea conceived in Lorenco Mar-i three sheets to the wind in an a fit vocabulary for the new way ques; six months later it was inland ginn-ill may unwittingly to travel—and ship goods. sprinkle his talk with many a full-blown. COME ASHORE While aboard ship Brother shipboard word or phrase, there Trip, fare, freight, beidh, state­ are a couple of tfiings he never Queen thought he'd keep his room, tender, ballast, crew and gets straight—unless he made a whisker for a little' while, at caboose are just a few of the couple of blue-water trips in his least, and we can't say we Plainly seen directly aft of the Dorothy Ann is the New good maritime word^ that keep youth. For instance, it's five to blame him. We haven't had Mexico. At her right is the C. Hayward. Another Meseck the railroads running. (In case one anywhere that he can't tell any late reports, though, on tug, the Judith Ann, was abreast pf the Dorothy with a you didn't know, "caboose" was you the difference between whether cjr npt it'r still with Me«ica.-,^ second line to Hie Jhim. once a nautical word; an old 'away" and"aweigh.". -v v Do Not Forget Sea Terms Spark Landmnan's Talk; How Else Could Yon Dig The Guy? .1';: �i ^ ' f Friday. February 13, 194d' -..- _"'l --i'C^- THE S E AP A RE RS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief EDITH, Jan. 19 — Chairman J.'S. Williams; Recording Seereiairy Louis S. Rizzo. Ship's Dele­ gate reported Captain gave men men permission to paint own quarters. Deck Delegate 're­ ported one man paying off, En­ gine Delegate reported two men getting off and Stewards Dele­ gate reported one man. Re­ placements ordered. Some back dues and asse.ssments to be col­ lected in stewards department by Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Further discussion of Mate who insists on working on deck. Ship's Delegate to see Captain. If he can't square beef, he should report to Patrolman. Chief Cook and Baker asked to change tlieir cooking styles to fit men's taste. Williams elected Ship's Delegate, Ed Harrison ship's treasurer. De­ partment delegates to see that rooms are clean before payoff. -- - -- - that AB, OS, Oilers, Firemen, Wipers and Messmen have to re­ register if they don't ship in 30 days, but that higher ratings be allowed to hold their shipping cards 60 days. Crew believed the change would speed up ship­ ping. Motion signed by entire crew. itrs NCfT faR&Erl\ KNOX VICTORY, Nov. 23— Chairman S. Furtado; Recording Secretary E. Andrade. All de­ partments reported okay. Voted that delegates approach Captain and work out an understanding that draws be made every five days in port, this not having been arranged at sign-on. Also voted that messrooms, galley, and Oilers' and Firemen's foc'sles be painted on return voyage. De­ cided to fix things so OS and Wipers can rotate making coffee over and back. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. NOT fOfiSET THAT ALCOA PILGRIM. Dec. 13— OORlMS-IHE 1946GEAJERAL Chairman J. P. Hartshorn; STRIKE THE TAMPA SHIPCHAM DIE RS WEAJT (Secretary not given). Called to THROUGH OUR PICKET LfMES . BVPASS THESE order by Ship's Delegate. Cor­ GUVS WHEM IT COMES TO BUViMG STORES. rection made in minutes of pre­ IF IT IS NJECESSARV TO BU/MILKOf^ vious meeting. Stewards Dele­ BREAD, GET ifO TOUCH WITH A PAIRV OR gate reported overtime beefs, but BAKERV. no beefs in other departments. New Business: voted for fumiga­ PASS TMH WORD TO OTHER SHIPS, tion of ship, for painting of all MO MATTER WMAT UA;IOM,FDR THESE foc'sles, for new lockers and soap BIRDS WOULD FIMK IN AMV STRIKE i dishes for washrooms, for re­ pairs to coffee urn and other re­ pairs. Good and Welfare: Vote^ request that licensed personnel and passengers keep pantry X S- t. THOMAS HEYWARD. Dec. 28 clean after end of Stewards De­ 3^ t i —Chairman Lenard A. Donovan. partment's work day. Deck De­ ALCOA PILGRIME, Nov. 14— No beefs from any department. partment requested new proBy HANK New business: Deck Delegate'o" handling deck chairs Chairman J. P. Hartshorn; Re­ made motion seconded by Steout at night by passengers. cording Secretary John Whited. We're sure having a tough winter. The new look (all this snow) ward to find out who broke locks One minute of silence for Bioth- Special meeting to consider case has become an old look. The doggone snow just keeps stickingon c|jill bojc, dair^ box and dry ers lost at sea. of two members of Stewards De­ around and the cold weather right with it. About the only thing store room. Good and Welfare: partment who absented them­ which could really heat up the membership right now would be Deck Delegate requested that selves five days, and caused poor plenty of jobs. This week is the SIU's Victory Week against coffee made for watch be re­ working conditions in depart­ the Cities Service Company and her tanker fleet of sixteen ships.served for watch. Voted a fine ment. Voted that the two mem­ Once more our powerful organizing drive has brought another of $2 apiece against men failing bers donate $20 apiece to Broth- big anti-imion company into the SIU fleet. This was a tough job to take- their turns policing re­ ei-s in Mobile Hospital. Also well done—by the hard-working brothers who went out on these creation room, fines collected to {voted that anybody who absents necessary organizing jobs. go to hospitalized members. himself in future be fined $20 Steward suggested that in Ger­ a day. One minute of silence for many shoreside workers be for­ Brothers lost at sea. Brother "Duke" Wade is probably still waiting to ship bidden recreation room which i i 4. out. One of his shipmates remarked that Brother Wade, who the latter messed up. sails as Steward and Cook, would be grabbing the first job THOMAS HEYWARD. Jan. 27 that comes up—tanker, coastwise or that short trip... About —Chairman L. A. Donovan. No the most interesting part of the trip for Brother Bob High beefs current or pending re­ on the Robin Hood was the dog he brought to New York ported. New Business: Voted to with him. He gave the dog a real humorous name and showed have Patrolman check slopchest it all the gay sights of Times Square. Also aboard with Bob prices against those on invoices. were Brother H. "Bing" Miller and Bosun Harry Benson QUEENS VICTORY. Jan. 29— Good and Welfare: List of re­ McDonough from Indiana. pairs read and accepted without 4 4 4 Chairman Anthony Tanski; comment. Since ship had run YARMOUTH. Dec. 9 —Chair­ Secretary Ed R. Carlson. Dele­ short of several stores, notably man Aldrige. by acclamation; gates reported no boefs in de­ eggs, suggested that Patrolmen To Brother Tommy Tucker, who is Bosun aboard the Alcoa Recording Secretary Watkins. partments. New business: Dele­ ship, M.V. Mooring Hitch, on her bauxite run between George­ should check food stores before also by acclamation. Motion by gates to- see department heads town, British Guiana and Trinidad: Your LOGS are on the way letting a ship sail. Canty, seconded by Aldrige. to to get laundry and to get white down to you... A few more oldtimers who will be getting the have Engineers notified • when table cloths and napkins for holi­ LOGS soon: Harold J. Fischer of Alabama, Leonard Smith of ship stops loading and unloading, day dinners. Voted to h^ve ship New York State, James L. Andrews of Indiana, Sergio Rivera" carried. Motion by Borden, sec­ fumigated. Good and welfare: onded by Oliver, to have all of Brooklyn, James M. Huguley of Alabama, D. J. Torano of resolved to leave lockers and Stewards Department men paste Boston, Royce L. Lingoni of New Orleans, James Le Blanc of foc'sles clean. Minutes approved names on lockei-s, also carried. New Orleans, Albert Wisoski of Pennsylvania and James Martin, by: Tanski as Ship's Delegate; Motion by Hall, seconded by Jr. of Chicago.. . Brother Harvey Hill just sailed into this snowedCarlson as Deck Delegate; BenBorden, can-ied, to penalize any under town from a recent voyage... Brother Paul Gondzar, who nie Murille as Engine Delegate; 4. 4 4. man who "crossfires" in future is no doubt out on a trip now from New York, just received his and Henry Hence as Stewards SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Dec. meetings. Voted motion by electrician's endorsement and will be studying some more for Delegate. 14—Ship's Delegate. George W. Merchant, second by Aldrige. to a higher rating. Cook, called meeting to order. give no information tOv depart­ ChaiiTnan and seci-etary elected ment heads detrimental to mem­ (names not given). Suggested bers. News Item: Two former troop carriers will be conver­ that department delegates con­ ted to passenger-cargo vessels down in the Gulf at a cost of tact department chiefs to have $1,800,000. The Cherubim has been bought by the Waterman Engine and Deck heads painted. Line and the Albena belongs to Seas Shipping Company... It i t looks like 1948 will be a big year for the membership in re­ HOWARD A. KELLEY. Jan. 25 New Business: Steward asked gards to passenger ships... We recently received a postcard . —Called to order by Bryant. crew to return all soiled line. Additional repairs recommended. from Havana from Brother Joe Pilutis: "I'm back on the SS Ship's Delegate. Chairman 4 4 4 One minute of silence for Broth­ Evangeline and having a good time. Havana is a good sailor's Woodward, by acclamation; Re­ town"... How's the Cuban "New Look," Joe, or doesn't it MONTAUK POINT. Nov. 15— cording Secretary De Parlier. ers lost at sea. Minutes approved make a difference? also by acclamation. No beefs by Cook as Ship's and Stewards Chairman Nicholas L. Mark; reported. New business: Movfed Delegate; J. Walker as Deck Secretary Robert J. Pendergast. by Taylor and passed that Stand­ Delegate; and B- Lessenthier as Most of beefs reported at pre­ vious meeting not yet settled. by at sea clean up me§sroom at Engine Delegate. Here are some oldtimers who may be still shivering out the Motion by Electrician to have time here in New York: D. Jessup, A. Aranciba, G. Viner, L. A. night. Moved by De Parlier and ship fumigated and new mat­ Marsh, H. Di Nicola, J. Canul, T. Murphy, M. Sanchez, P. Falecarried that list of fines be posted tresses and pillows supplied, and meno, J. Pehm, Will Brown, F. Bonefont, T. Wickham, B. Ledo, V and enforced, fines to be 25c for to have gaskets placed in port­ J. Aquiar, I. Nazario, J. Wing, S. Delgado, A. Clausen, T. R. Corfirst offense, 50c for second of­ holes, all to be done before leav­ rell, L. R. Backus, J. Roberts and J. J. Kelley... One of wellfense and $2 from then on. 4 4 4 ing New York, carried. Voted known oldtimers is in town right now with a beard decorating ' Fines to be imposed for a list ROBERT STUART. Nov. 30— motion by Mark that laundi-y be his face against the New York cold weather. He's Brother John of messy and inconsiderate of­ fenses, and money collected to Chairman Joseph Ekland; Secre­ kept locked up and keys be fur­ "Bananas," the New Orleans man. One of his shipmates did the ! go to Brothers in marine hos­ tary W. Doyle. No beefs in the nished to department delegates. best he could (before he shipped serang on the SS Allegheny pitals. Moved by Taylor and departments. Voted a change in Also voted motion by Sparrow to Victory) by saying that Brother John looked like a doctor with "carried to fine performers. One shipping- rules, and voted that have hooks placed inside icebox his beard.-Or just like a sailor, maybe. Is there any story about minute of silence- for Brothers it be passed to membershihp for doors to prevent doors from the beard. Brother John—and the voyage during which your action. Change suggested was swinging when ship rolls. beard camje into evidence? -lost at-;'seat;-'" ••• rliu^r^ CUT imd RUN , - a 1 �Pag* Tm J HE S E AF.ARER S X O G Fziday, Fabruary 13r 1948 IK'- WATERMAN'S MAIDEN CREEK LOADING AT MASINLOC, 'Researcher' Finds Reason Seamen Are Popular Lovers To the Editor: What makes seam.en such great lovers? I have often been asked this by. girls and young women. Quite a few old ones have also made this query of me. After awhile, I began won­ dering myself, and in my travels started to ask the ladies of var­ ious foreign lands just what it is about us that they find so irrestible. After some years of research, during which I interviewed the daughters and -madames of many countries and classes of society, I- have come to several conclu­ sions. ; For one thing, it is the ro­ mance and glamor that is at- Taking chrome ore from small railroad cars. Waterman's Maiden Creek rests at a dock in Masinloc. Rapidly becoming a "milk run," to Waterman ships, Masinloc has one of the world's largest deposits of chrome ore. Picture was taken during December trip. AH, ME CURLY LOCKS AND (30MANTIC SPIRIT} Bishop Succumbs To Desire For Voyage; Favors Establishment Of Defense Fund some tough fights and glorious as a resolution the first time I victories during the time I've get to a meeting. The last time yours truly had been inactive. It is a well-known fact that anything to say, I told you to seamen q.uite often run afoul GIVES WARNING hold the line, perhaps I would of the law. Sometimes wilfully sail again some day. Of course, A warning in spite of our vic­ —but sometimes not. At present some of you will say: "Just an­ tories: What we have gained is there is a case involving two of going to be hard to hold in the our members in a manslaughter other vacation sailor." future. The campaign against rap in British Guiana. It's hard Some know differently, as 20 gashounds and performers has for me to say, or anyone of us, or 25 years a^o, I was pretty been wonderful but vigilance except those who witnessed the steady in spite of all the things should not be relaxed. Those proceedings, to say whether this seamen had to take in those characters have no place in your rap is bum or good. midst, I am not a temperance , dciys. GETTING RUBBED advocate by a long shot. I can By the time you read this El •! Chips will probably have hit get as loaded as the next one, However, from the articles I New Orleans and shipped on Jjut ther&ris a time and place for have read it seems to me that ; something ruiming south of the everything. You have plenty of these men are getting the dirty border-r-we hope at least as far time in which to enjoy these end of the stick! I happen to as Santos, or if we're lucky, pleasm-es. When you're on the know Ralph Youtzy and when I job, be there! knew him he had the makings of B. A. a good seaman that would have The contracts under which you I hit the beach in May 1946 been a credit to the organization. are now working are the best the ' and opened under the shingle This leads up to my idea. industry has ever known. Al­ I "General Contractor." I enjoyed ways remember that it takes two These men are without funds av fair run of business, hav­ to make a contract and any con­ for their defense. It is my sug­ ing had a fluctuating payroll —^up and down. My average has tract imposes certain obligations gestion that a defense fund be been five men. But believe it or on both parties. Some guys, started and that a committee at not, being in business isn't all however, forget after a few headquarters be elected from pleasure. Incidentally, I've lost drinks that you are obligated. those stationed there to adminis­ money and one satisfaction is You get the innane idea that all ter the fund. This fund need thai I don't owe Uncle anything obligations should revert to your not be an assessment. Most of elected officials who signed the us are in the habit of donating this year. contract. to the LOG at the payoff. We SEES BID could double the amount and put SUGGESTS FUND it in two packages, fo! which re­ A'couple of weeks ago, reading in toy newly-arrived LOG tmder This is wrong. They only ceipts could be issued. a New Orleans dateline, and signed as your representatives. FOR DEFENSE written by none other than the Actually you and your shipmates Bull of the Pampas himself, was are the parties to the contract. The committee would have'the an invitation to hit there during The motto of every Seafarer right to decide on the merits of the holidays. I got to thinking: should be: My shipmates and I a case, as to whether or not it deserved a defense. Think of there's little on the books for the are the Union. We are the strongest, most how much a fund you could soon coming months and damn my old bones ache from this cold. democratic organization of work­ raise if every man donated 50 The idea to close for a couple men in the world. Our represen­ cents at each payoff. of months won out; am leaving tatives do the bidding of us—^the My resolution when presented here the last of December in the majority through the democratic will contain a definite plan for hope I get something for the process of free elections and un­ organization and administration biased meetings, where the wel­ spots I recall from the past. My Union book and papers fare of all is freely discussed. It. of such a fund. Please give it have been kept in order, which is .our duty to live up to our your consideration when it comes signed contracts. in itself pays off eventually. up to a vote. I shall try to pre­ Now a subject which comes In spite of the rush I've been sent it at the next meeting in in, I've always had time to read under good and welfare. Would New Orleans. my LOG. At intervals I've con­ like to have you study these Ira E. Bishop tributed my comments. Let me recommendations, because it is S^abain New Jersey say here that there have been my intention to present them To the Editor: i; f tached to a sailor. Women have always been suckers for vaga­ bonds. We are adventurers — bronzed, curly-headed doers of deeds and darers of life. Our laughing eyes have seen the sights of. many lands, our merry voices hold echoes of gay songs under sunny skies, and of sweet whisperings under starry ones. WORRILESS WAYFARER The breezy, happy-go-lucky personality of a sailor holds great charm for the girls. He is interested only in good times, and is not loaded down with the humdrum worries that often make landsmen so dull. Gay and generous, his happy heai't and love of fun make him boyish and lovable to all the ladies. Also the fact that he is never around very long makes his company seem attractive. A woman never has time to get tired of him. She doesn't get a chance to find him monotonous.Landlubbers are around all the! time, sometimes inconveniently, jand after awhile a girl finds the same old faces boring. But your sailor is here and gone. A smile, a kiss^ a hug, and he must leave with the dawn.. He has to be a fast operator in order to get anywhere at all. This goes especially for tankermen. When you have only twelve hours in every port, you get your loving down to a science. The Australian girls, whose partiality for us is well known, all agree that the experience we • have had with the women of many races and countries has taught us all the tricks and secrets of arousing a girl's love and affection. , One damsel asked me if I had ever been kissed by Jerry Jen-. sen. Regretfully, I answered no.. However, I saw her point. HONGKONG AUTHORITY On the other hand, Hongkong Mary once told me that the long periods we spend at sea; eating and sleeping regularly, buiTd us up so that we make the home town boys look like sissies. I guess it is logical that the time we spend resting up should im­ prove our talents for the next time we hit port. Our reputation is partly re­ sponsible too. Girls have heard so much about sailors that they are all eager to find out -just what we have got. Then, when they find out, they always come back for more. Once a girl has loved a sailor she will never love anyone else. If I ever have a daughter I'llraise the kid in Kansas. How •. ever, that wouldn't be safe with , some- oi' these boxcar sailors. Still, if she keeps away from. Johnny Epton, .she'll be safe. •M SAILOR'S LOVE The girl that I'm in loVfe with Has diamonds in her eyes. The dew of roses on her lips And the smile of Irish skies. If you think the morn has beauty. You have never seen her face: The stars that dance on summer's eve Beside her have no grace. She lets me hold her in my arms And all her charms adore; I can hardly wait till we hit port To see her just once more. Last time she wtis in Rio. Before that. Old Shanghai. Capetown. Sydney. Naples^— I'll love her till I die. • 'J « I LET'S SEE-WHOCX) I CALL NOW? St«!|mboat O'Dpyle �7" T ^.•.••••5=;-trr THE SEAFARERS Friday, February 13, 1948 LOG TAKING BUNKERS AT BAHREIN ISLAND Cape Junction Cooks, MM Made Trip Enjoyable To All Got A Story? Send It in! The minutes of a meeting held aboard an SlU ship recently con­ tained a request which we would like to see granted. However, we must rely upon the membership's response to do so. The crew, under Good and Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ FARERS LOG devote two pages in the LOG to cheerful news, praise of men and crews and in­ teresting experiences instead of moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear froni Seafarers who have beefs —they serve a good purpose— In Ihe course of the Steel Flyer's trip to the Near East she pauses for refueling at Bahrein Island. Bronzed Seafarers in the rear are Pat Thiff and Ted Filipow. Shoreside. by the hose, are Joe Julian and Tom Trainer. Call For Topside Confabs To the Editor: We the unlicensed personnel aboai-d the SS Simmons Victory tirge our officials in all ports to attend one or more meetings of the MM&P and the MEBA to stress the point of cooperation. We believe that a representa­ tive of each department, both licensed and unlicensed person­ nel, could accomplish much more if we worked together as one instead of bucking one another. It would eliminate the friction that usually exists between th^ two, not only in major beefs but in minor ones as well, such as stores, slopchest and so forth. Our belief is that there is sup­ posed to be a Delegate of the Deck and Engine Department li­ censed personnel. But as yet we have very seldom seen a situa­ tion where we have worked as a unit, as should be to insure our conditions today and meet problems which may arise to­ morrow. We are for the cooperation of all unions. Crew of the SS Simmons Victory I but as the crew mentioned cheerful news' is just as inter­ esting and we'd like to print more of it. That's where you come in. Something unusual is always happening to seamen and crews wherever they drop the anchor. That incident ashore in the last port gave the whole gSng a laugh. It'll probably meter a guffaw or two in the LOG. In the words of the big ad­ vertising outfits: Don't hide your light under a basket. Just give us the details, pic­ tures, too, if possible, and we'll do the rest. The address is: SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Log-A -Rhythms Page Eleven To the Editor: These are a few lines to tell you of our recent trip aboard the SS Cape Junction which was better than expected. dy of the fellows off the Cape Junction. Regards to Nick in Pittsburgh; to Dutch in Philly; to Frank in Virginia; to Barney in St. Louis; and to Hank on the SS Cape Junction. We had a swell crew including a good bunch of Cooks. I'm sure Elaine Maxazzani that everyone aboard the Cape P.P.S.: Enclosed you will find Junction agrees with me when I .say that no other ship afloat picture of Elaine. ever had a crew mess like we (Ed. note: We found same.) had. Augie Rivera kept that mess hall as clean as a hospital's kit­ chen. He'd have ashtrays handy for us during coffee time. Ships nowadays don't only need a good fellow worker, they also need a good Messman and good Cooks. Ours were exceptionally good and clean—and always on the ball. Now don't ask who your Messman is before you sign on, be­ cause the companies won't like that. But if that happens, I'm sure there'll be only one ship moving out of New York. All kidding aside, if we had more Messmen like Augie sail­ ing we'd all be in a sailing paradise. So I regret to inform you that Augie is going to retire after this trip. He now has his citi­ zenship papers. Rickey P.S.: This letter was actually penned by me, a girl by the name of Elaine, who is the bud­ Wants The LOG To Go To Top* And Relatives • To the Editor: 'l My brothers-in-law read the LOG regularly and so does my father. The "Old Man" is too old to go to sea and my bro-' thers-in-law prefer being with their families. One of my brothers-in-law and Pop can't come to the house very often so they usually fall be­ hind in their reading of the LOG. They have asked me to see if it could be sent to their homes. Their addresses are en­ closed. My brother-in-law is a mem­ ber of the musicians' union and my father was a longshoreman and unioif member. Michael F. Thornton (Ed. Note: They'll soon be enjoying the LOG at their own fireside.) ' The Man Who Stood Alone By L. J. MCLAUGHLIN The messroom light' shone a lonely light and the beer was flowing free As "Silent Bill" supped at his drink with a stranger of six-foot three. And the stranger talked and Bill drank on, as the river craft passed by. And Calcutta clocks chinked the hour of eight . with a Ibw foreboding sigh. Then the table crashed neath the stranger's hand and his voice rose to a roar "The richest man who's beholden," he cried, "is the man who is really poor." And his voice rang on: "I owe no one and need no help at all And in living or loving or fighting my way I'll win or else I'll fall. "But worry not, my fat drunk friend. The man is not around Who can put the man who stands apart for tv/o seconds to the ground." • . He scowled at Bill, and Bill spoke low: «"So...the man who stands apart." "Why, I'll take your rotten hull adrift and see what makes it start." And then Re smiled, and then he said: "One drink to you and me," But the smile thai lined his weathered face was no pretty sight to see. And two glasses dropped and two chairs scraped and two men got up to fight. Yes, a sane man hit a table, but the man who got up was mad. The stranger swung—his fist drew blood; Bill's cheek turned liquid red And Bill spat out. through torn lips, "We'll fight til one is dead." A table built of spruce served mankind on the seas But virgin wood or mothers' sons are oft cut down as trees. And up and down and round about they fought and didn't slack And every chair in the messroom there soon had a broken back. And both, though cut both line and true and fashioned smooth and level. Will sometimes live for a second's time and turn unto the Devil. The clock struck nine and its plaintive ehjmes sung out from its lonely tower And two men swayed, their strength nigh gone, they'd fought hard for an hour. The stranger looked—the stranger was as an animal at bay— His body sagged, it straightened, and his arms began to flay. And blood was common now but neither had shown his best And the stranger grinned in a gruesome way and said: "Hell. chum, let's rest." A madman's arms about him, he spun like a top And his head hit on the bulkhead with a dull disgusting flop. Two men sat and two men drank and neither said a word And the Indian night softly ruffled her wings like a glorious Paradise bird. And two men rose and each praised each, a compliment none could sense. For they rose as one and squared away their action eloquence. First one went down, then thb other too. and they mixed both blood and sweat. And the lowered clock and the running sands grimly kept tbeir check. And the towered clock on its lofty perch kept its eye on man and heaven And t'wo brawling men in a rusty scow couldn't hear it strike eleven. For the stranger had a bloody eye and a nose that was no more And Bill's face showed the pain that comes to a man yrith, a broken jaw. The deckhead draped with 'baccy smoke and the lights seemed shiny blue And the stale beer smelled but past it all the blood lust drifted through. They neither asked for quarter for each knew that none was there And though fear had them sick they kept their fighting fair. And two men sat there, eye to eye, , then the stranger whispered: "Right," Then Bill took a blow on the shoulder and stumbled—his jaw hit bad; ^ They found them both together, one dying, one in faint. And the stranger writhed in anguish at this alien restraint. The priest who tended over him murmured of his mother; The priest was scored. "I'll leave my creed. First attend my brother." His brother Bill sobbed and mumbled low through bloody foam But he left his creed behind him in a loud triumphant tone: "I'll fight until the world will own that I'm the man who stands alone And at my time let it be known. I'll go to heaven or hell—alone/* • Ills- �Vag* .Twelw iW THE SEAFARERS LOG Priest, Passemger On Wesleyan Victory, Calls Crewmembers 'Finest Men Ever Met' nMaif, Fabrtw^^ 194a THE-MEN OF THE MIRABEAV B. LAMAR To Ihe Editor: she was still alive, 1 could still sented with an envelope ad­ hope. A few fnore days passed Needleless to say, criticism is and 1 sent another wirejaegging dressed to me and my family. Upon opening it found $182 and always plentiful, faults are my mother to keep up the fight a letter which read: usually published all over the as 1 would soon be there." CREW'S SENTIMENTS front pages of papers and too often kindness, good deeds and 1 shortly received an answer "We, the oflFicers and crewthe very other nice things in life telling me that she was in -great members of the SS Wesleyan are kept in the background or distress—still 1 didn't lose hope. Victory wish to express our The crew and all on board heartfeit sympathy to you and completely hidden. • Seamen are often looked down were sympathetic with me. More to the members of your family upon as rough, tough and what­ than that they were planning to in your bereavement. We kindly not. I've seen their faults and aid me. Nothing could be -done request you to accept this small > failings, but behind all these, I while out at sea but they, were token of friendship from all determined that just as soon as ! saw much more. hands aboard the SS Wesleyan we hit American soil they would Victory." I saw hearts—hearts of gold— fly me home at their expense. kind and even loving hearts, the They were that anxious tha% 1 The hospitality and kindness of these men was, to use the^ kind that force one to exclaim: see my mother. modern expression, "out of this • "Would to God there were many My mother's birthday, her 8^nd world," and even though 1 have • more'like them." would be July 16, so on July 15 been prevented by force of cir­ / Now, I can hear you say, 1 wired her wishing her a happy cumstances from expressing my "What's this fellow driving at?" birthday and assured her that gratitude publicly and sooner, Well I am a Catholic priest who I'd see her in a few days.' want to say that my gratitude, has spent eleven years in Africa. far from decreasing, has in­ RACE LOST Just as my home leave was due, creased to such a degree that ; I received word that my mother She received the wire on July words are incapable of express­ was dying in America. 15 and at 2 P.M. the next day ing adequately how 1 really feel 1 received a wire from my sister towards the finest group of men RACE ON saying, 'Our Blessed Mother took 1 ever met. I tried to make arrangements SINCERE THANKS for sailing and succeeded in gaining passage on the SS Wes­ Before closing, I want to ex­ leyan Victory which sailed from tend in a very special way my Tanga, British West Africa, in sincere thanks to the Chief Mate, Jime 1947. The race against Mr. Walter Christiansen, who death was on, but no one aboard took me under his wing. He knew it but myself. ' must have realized better than I Shortly before arriving in how really perples^ 1 was for Durban, a young seaman ap­ he would not aUow me to even proached me one day and handed think for myself, much less pay for myself. me an envelope containing money. "What's this," 1 asked 1 would like to extend my very him. sincere gratitude to all who were this trip, and to the Robin Line "Father," he said, "We know you do not work for a salary mother peacefully today—funeral so-kind and generous to me on for all the trouble they took in and we want you to accept this. upon arrival." In other words, we like you and The race was over and 1 had m^ interest. 1 am a member of the congre­ want you to take it." lost. gation of the Holy Ghost and The gift amounted to $12.50. It is needless to describe, my have the vow of poverty, conse­ Word soon passed around among feelings as the Lutheran minister quently, 1 shall never be in -a the crew and those who had not aboard handed me the telegram position to show my gratitude in been asked to contribute (mainly bearing the unwelcome news, the a material way, but 1 will always non-Catholics) felt offended be­ minister, Mr. Ray Cunningham, do all 1 can to show it where it cause they had wished to give just returning to America, was will count most—before God. , something. very kind to me as he had been S. J. Delaney, B>S. Sp., since we started our voyage Holy Ghost Missionary College, ALL WITH HIM home. Cornwell Heights, Pa. As the days passed, my anxiety The crew was determined that, for my mother grew. It was not although 1 had lost the race long before the crew, from the against death, 1 must get home Wants LOG For Pop Captain on down, was with me for the funeral. The Robin Line To the Editor: hoping 1 would arrive in time. agents, too, were anxious for me Every time I come home, my lihe port of Seira alone was to attend the funeral, for as soon father wants to know all, about unkind for, due to poor dock as we arrived at St. John, New our Union and its activities,'-and the Immigration 1 can never seem to tell Him space, we were forced to remain Brimswick, passed me through very quickly. enough. 1-wonder if he- could be fifteen days longer. put on the mailing list of ,the No word of my mother's condi^ - Nothing was left undone. LCXl so that he xould find " but tioi^ was received when we hit Robin Line had anticipated first hand what goes on. Capetown so 1 wired home. A everything even before we had His address is: Bruce Ligon, wire came stating that she iiad docked at St. John. • 1328 South Cherry Street, Ada, had a bad week. A few minutes before leaving Oklahoma. rThere was little consolation in the ship, I was called to the Bruce Ligon, Jr. (SUP) this; news but nevertheless, since Chief Steward's office and pre(Ed. Notet .Wm. do.) J 1 Three fine pictures of the Mirabeau B. Lamar's three De­ partments as submitted to the LOG by Baltimore Patrolman Ben Lawson. The report accompanying the photos stated the ship had a fine trip, good skipper and tip-top crew. The Engine D^rtment, above, constitutes, left to rightRaymond Dolese, Clarence Marcel, Conrad Hoffner, D. Kidias and John Favalora, In front are Arthur Apiki and William Thomas. ' " ' ^T V ^ Keeping things smooth in the Deck Deartment were, left to right—Joseph Huber, OS: Chadbourne Gait, Deck Main­ tenance; James Smith, AB; William Gregel, OS, and Ewing Rihn, AB. Holding the ring are Thomas Freeman, Bosun and Morris Roset, OS. ^farer Washed Overboard And Back, Thanks Crewmen •fo the Editor: Tjhese are merely words on paper, but 1 would be very grateful if you would print them so that all concerned will know of my deepest appreciation. Franz Tompkins of New York and 1 were washed overboard and injured on January 6 while removing the after ventilators and re­ placing them with wooden plugs. (Brother Hoyle • is the Seafarer who was washed overboard from the John Gibbons and was swept right back aboard ship. Tompkins was rescued by the fast thinking of the crew. Story was in Jan. 30, LOG.) ,1 would like to thank once again Captain Ed­ ward Foster for his wonderful seamanship and courage and his fast thinking at the time of emergency. It was his backing of, the Gibbons full astern in a storm that saved the life of my shiomate. - My thanks also to our Bosun'William Candler for his foresight, plus the %peed of Bruce Riggiei AB; Pete Pierprinski and Lefty Weilel-for bend­ ing lines onto the rings and getting them' over the side in quick time, all of which were im­ portant in the life saving. 1 am gratefully indebted to-our Chief Steward Maurice Burnstine who did so much along with the Purser to make the-remaining days of the trip comfortable. 1 am happy to report that 1 wiU be leaving for the States soon and hope tg be shipmates again with each and every one of the crew that was so good to me. ' Jimmie Hoyl» Royal Cornwall Infirmary Falmouth, ^England A snappy looking Stewards Department reads, left,.to ' right—Clarence Carte, Chief Cook; V. Dotte, Night Cook and Baker, and Phido Doux, Third Cook. The three men in front are Cruz S., Messman; Bryant C., Mess, and Mayo, Pantryman. �Friday. Februarr 13, 1948 Be A Good Shipmate T H B SE AS ARERS LOG The SIU will soon have available for distribution to the membership copies of a new booklet entitled, "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the second installment appearing cn this page. Further installments will appear in subsequent issues. Aboard ship, never make the mistake of talking too much. If you do ^i^ou'll gain the rep of being a windy guy, strictly to be avoided. In any event, your value as an Organizer will be completely finished, and much valuable time and effort will have been wasted. On the other hand' don't be a hermit or the type of grumpy sourpuss who comes off watch, hits the Be Logical — Use Facts sack immediately and never speaks to anyone. Ignore It is understood that you are aboard to talk SlU the crew and they will surely ignore you and you at every opportunity, but don't overdo it to the ex­ will never be consulted in any discussion concerning tent of boring your listeners by bending their ear crew's beefs. every second of the day. Remember, even too much Just be yourself. Live aboard in a normal manner, ice cream is too much! and everyone will regard you as a good shipmate to You can explain to the unorganized men that the sail with. SIU is organizing all unorganized seamen on one sim­ They say talk is cheap but it can be pretty expen­ ple point. They can get better ^ages, working and living conditions and job security by joining the SIU and becoming active members in our fight to improve the conditions of all seamen afloat or ashore. Above all, be logical in your discussion of the SIU's type of Unionism. Talk plain unvarnished facts. They can't be disputed. The average seamen doesn't like the "super-duper," allegedly militant type of blowhard who doesn't know what he is talking about, who foams at the mouth as though he were on a soap­ box. It is extremely important that you give Uie unor­ ganized men a chance to talk and ask questions. Let them do most of the talking after you've broken the sive to us. Don't be the sort of wise guy who pre- ice and you can supply the correct answers. Don't - tends to know all the answers. No one is that good. brag when you talk about the SIU. Use cold facts and figures, that's what counts. These Brother. You'll only turn the men against you— facts will speak for themselves. and us! ' Remember this bit of advice—a poor listener can Don't bring any liquid refreshments aboard ship, although it's okay to go ashore and have a few with often be aroused by a few direct questions. To back up any statement you may make, break the boys if you are off watch. While you are with out your SIU contracts and compare them with the them, don't .try to gain the rep of being a freeloader or a gashound. Take things on the slow bell. Don't borrow any money and don't lend any. Don't start or get into any card or crap games. If you lose, it's no good. If you win, there, might be some sore losers or some who can't afford to lose. In the long run we'll be the losers. In foRpign ports, remember your shipmates want to go ashore as much as you do, so don't miss or be late for any watches. Don't be a prankster or a practical joker. Don't "clique up" with any group. Meet everyone on the same level and treat them all on the square. non-union conditions aboard unorganized ships—the Think twice before you talk. Don't make any state­ ship you are on. Conditions under an SIU are so far ahead of unor­ ments that you can't hack up with documentary proof. ganized conditions that they will present a strong No matter how right you may be—don't get into unanswerable argument. Show him your pay vouchers any fights for any reason whatsoever. from SIU ships and don't forget to point out the OT In short, treat your shipmates as you would want you received for work which men on non-union ships to be treated yourself. do for glory! Be yourself. Use every issue of the" LOG. There is always some­ thing important in it to back you up. Use our pam­ Various Types of Organizers phlets and other literature. Brothers, YOU must be up on your facts and -fig­ You can be a lousy Organizer, or a good one. It's ures. Study the organizational material you wiU re­ just as easy to be the latter as the former. There are two types of Organizers that are strictly ceive from time to time. If you don't know thas score, how are you going of no value to us. Avoid being their type as you to show unorganized -men the light of unionism, SlU would avoid working OT for glory! style? One is the guy who goes aboard and tips his mitt You must be up on the facts. Be on the ball! That's right away: MISTER SIU! He lets everyone aboard, important to you, and to us! including the shoreside watchman, know what he Enthusiasm plays a real part in your presentation, is and what he is going to do—or else! He'll last and real enthusiasm—easily distinguished from the just as long as it takes for the company to get a phony—can only come from a man who is sincerely replacement. The other is the stiong, silent Gary Cooper type and honestly convinced of the truth of tlie statements who goes aboard, rides the ship for a year and never he is making, and really knows what he is talking lets anyone know who he is or what he believes in. about! In fact, after he rides the rust bucket for a year, Your SIU Contract — The Convincer ; most of the crew never even discover his name! ^Your SIU contract is one of the best organizing A good Organizer takes neither course. He chooses the middle of the road and keeps her "steacty- as convincers in your kit. Show it to the unorganized men and show them how their comparative condi­ she goes." After gaining the respect of the crew by doing your tions will be greatly improved imder an SIU contract. Men aboard non-union ships get damn little over­ job jvell, being a good shipmate, and never throwing time. What little they get looks big only under a your weight ciround they'll pay strict attention ,to what you say, so be very careful of what you do say powerful magnifying glass. Your contract provisions covering the payment of - and do! Here is an approach we would suggest. Before OT should prove an eyeopener to these men. Back i leading up to the subject of the SIU, it would be this up by showing them the OT you collected on well to first mentally note all the "beefs" on hand recent pay vouchers on SIU ships. With the high cost of living these men certainly . then point out the advantages of being Organized to combat these beefs. From that point you can go could put the extrk money they would receive by right into a general comparative discussion of the joining om- Union and sailing the SIU way to good use. SIU and its contracts and policies. The cost of living is so bad that a seaman's wife The pamphlet "Listen Tankermen" will help you doesn't get far with a buck when she goes to _the show the tremendous job advantages and job security , and benefits that come from rotary shipping, ship­ corner grocery. When the kids need shoes—or when. you meet the ping off the board and a Union Hiring Hall—which right girl and want to settle down—^that extra earn­ ji, unorganized seamen do not have. If you follow this procedure, you are into the ing power and job security which a SIU contract, has to offer.. . sure looks, good! subject of the SIU ahftost-before you-know Pago Thirlooa One of the most powerful ways of pointing out the benefits of the OT clause in our contract is—every time you see a man doing a job for which he wouldreceive overtime on a SIU ship—break out^ your contract and show him the advantages of being a member of the SIU. If the question of the NMU is brought up, show the difference between our working agreements— which appear in a later section of this handbook. Our poorest agreement is better than their best agreement! SIU — A Democratic Union Don't forget to stress, in your, discussions, the complete democracy of the SIU and their meetings. In the entire U.S.A. there are mighty few Unions which practice SIU democracy in electing Chairman, Secretary and Reading Clerk from the floor of each meeting from the rank and file! How different this is from other Unions! MostUnions have their meetings run from the platform by their elected officials with very little rank and file participation. They thrive by keeping their mem­ bership in the dark and heaven help the poor member who asks the wrong question or dares to voice an independent opinion! In the SIU you can blow your cork or take any position on any question at any of our meetings, and you will be granted the courtesy of the floor at any time. That is only one of the points which make tlie SIU the strong democratic Union that it is. We don't merely preach democracy as others do we practice it, we live it, every day and at every meeting. Tell these men how our trial committees, finance committee, auditing committee, and other regular and special committees are elected from the floor at SIU membership meetings. Don't forget to point out that these committees are not only composed of rank and file member, but that they are also run free from any interference or coercion from the officials. That, Brothers, is SIU democracy in action! Make it very clear that we have no political tieups with any political parties or organizations and, further, that we have no use for them. Time after time we've led the way in bitterly exposing their rule-or-ruin activity on the waterfront. Your SIU Constitution is also a good point to ex­ plain to imorganized seamen. The provisions of the Constitution show how democratically the Seafarers is run and reveal how little control by the officials is actually exercised. Read your constitution through several times and mark those points in it which best illustrates 1-ank and file control of the Union. There are so many that it will be easy! In back of this handbook there are two charts which should be quite helpful to you in demonstrating how the SIU functions and its outside affiliations. One of the charts illustrates the structure of the SIU, its various districts, and how the seaman on a ship is represented, shoreside, in his beef. The other plainly shows the SIU's affiliation with the AFL, the AFL Maritime Trade departments and the other AFL Unions. It's very important to remember that you must know the Seafarers structure, contracts, and constitu­ tion if you are going to talk to others about their good points. In your spare time go through all the material in your kit and aU the additional material the shoreside Oi-ganizer sends you and mark off those spots which should prove of special interest to the average unor­ ganized seaman. In that way you will have little difficulty in finding these parts when you want to refer to them. Sometimes the men you are talking to wiU lose interest or lose patience and walk away, if you keep him waiting half an hour until you find the right part in the contract or Constitution to prove what you are trying to explain to them. The best way to teU the men—and to sell the men— on the good points of the SIU is to know the score thoroughly yourself. Study the pamphlet on how to conduct a meeting. You will find it extremely helpful and informative. Know your rules of order! It's your Union that you are building. Brother... but" don't think that you are alone in your work. You have 8 million shoredde AFL mea^rs behind youl �Page Fourteen I: S";-- TH E S E A F A R E R S LOG Friday, February J3, 1948 Seafarers Opposes Transfer Of US Ships those 500 ships. It is a well labor. All these goods will be West, .which dropped nearly 2,- exporting of agricultural or other known fact that European coun­ manufactured by American la­ 000 jobs in the final quarter of products, provision shall be made At Ihe outset, I want to make tries, unless in an extreme em­ bor under American living stan­ 1947. that such products shall be CAR­ it perfectly cl sar that the Sea­ ergency, never repair any ves­ dards. Yet under the Marshall For the information of Con­ RIED EXCLUSIVELY IN VES­ farers Internaiional Union sup­ sels in American yards. Plan seamen will be/"replaced gress, in 1938 the European Re­ SELS OF THE UNITED STATES ports the general principles of There will also be thousands by cheap foreign labor. This pol­ covery Program nations had 51 unless, as to any or all of such Ihe Marshall Plan and recog­ of other people affected and un­ icy is inconsistent, to say the ships in the trans-Pacific routes products, the Shipping Board Bu­ nizes the need for taking every employed if these 500 ships are least. between U. S. continental ports reau, after investigation, shall reasonable step to rehabilitate transferred to European flags. Ill—TRANSFERS OF AMERI­ and Far East ports, Cl\ina, the certify to the Reconstruction Fi­ the nations of Europe. Lots of Ameidcan citizens em­ CAN SHIPS FOR TRANS­ Netherlands, Australia, and the nance Corporation or any other However, on behalf of the sea­ ployed in servicing these ships, PORT OF RELIEF CAR­ East Indies. In 1947 these same instrumentality of the Govern­ men affiliated with the American office forces, and ship-chandlers, GOES ARE UNNECESSARY nations had 124 ships. These ment that vessels of the United Federation of Labor, we are de- merchants, etc., who store up FOR EUROPEAN REHABI­ figures came from an examina­ States- are not available in suffi-^ . finitely and utterly opposed to American ships will be definitely LITATION tion of advertised services of the cient numbers, or in sufficient that phase of the#^arshall Plan affected by this proposal. When Congress is considering 17 lines of these nations, so it tonnage capacity, or on necessary drafted and submitted by the II—TRANSFERS DISCRIMIN­ the proposed European Recovery can well be seen that the Euro­ sailing schedule, or at reasonable, §tate Department, dealing with' ATE AGAINST MARITIME Program dealing with Marine pean countries, beneficiaries un­ rates. , M^'ine Transport, which pro­ "Approved, March 26, 1934." LABOR Transport under Chapter J of der the Marshall Plan, he /e poses the selling of 200 Ameri­ Consequently the proposals in According to the Marshall the Marshall Plan, which rec­ plenty of ships to spare and are can ships outright to European the Marshall Plan dealing with'^' Plan as drafted by the State ommends the allocation of 500 faring very well in other trade countries and the chartering of shipping are in direct contrast to routes, handling commerce be­ Department, the main purpose American ships to Europe, it 300 American ships to foreign already established American tween the United States and would be well to determine of transferring these vessels nations—a total of 500 American policy passed by Congress. other countries outside their own whether this is needed in order would be to save some money ships to foreign nations—a to­ VI—MERCHANT MARINE ACT, by using cheaper foreign crews. to carry the relief cargoes be­ home 'trade. tal of 500 American ships which 1938 — DECLARATION OF According to the figures of the cause of thesfr-countries not hav­ IV—TRANSFERS WILL AID amounts to a total tonnage of POLICY ing enough tonnage themselves EUROPEAN NATIONS TO architects of the Marshall Plan 5 million. "SECTION 101. It is necessary BETTER JHEIR POSITION which are not substantiated by in which to carry the cai-goes Our reasons for opposing this for the national defense and de­ or whether the 16 relief nations IN OTHER TRADE ROUTES facts, this proposal will save 500 phase of the Plan are as follows: AT THE EXPENSE OF THE velopment of its foreign and million dollars in the span of themselves are more interestec domestic commerce that the I—TRANSFERS WOULD CAU^E four years due to the hauling of and concerned in maintaining a UNITED STATES United States shall have a mer­ WIDESPREAD UNEMPLOY­ relief cargoes in foreign ships. A strong position in other and more It has already been shown that chantmarine (a) sufficient to remunerative trade routes and MENT AMONG SEAMEN more factual figure is that it the European countries are al­ carrv its domestic water-borne in building a strong competitive These proposed, transfers would vill possibly save the European ready handling over half the U. commerce and a substantial por­ position for the future. not actually mean taking SCO Recovery Program 200 million S. foreign commerce in trade tion of the water-borne export It appears to us they are more routes, not including the relief American ships out of the re­ dollars at the best. and import foreign commerce of interested in the latter than they serve fleet. It would simply It costs approximately 100,000 cargo routes between the United the United States and to provide mean 500 American ships now dollars more a year to operate are in transporting relief and States and their own countries. shipping service on all routes es­ being operated by American an American Liberty with Am­ recovery cargoes to their own If is a fact that no addition of crews would be transferred to erican crews, under American shores. We say this for the fol­ ships are needed to haul relief sential for maintaining the flow foreign flags and foreign crews. conditions, than it does to op­ lowing reason. There is at the cargoes. It will mean that of such domestic and foreign It would mean that 25,000 or erate the same type of vessel present time adequate and suf­ placing 500 American ships in water-borne commerce at all • more American seamen would with foreign crews under Euro­ ficient world tonnage to take the North Atlantic under foreign times, (b) capable of serving as hit the beach and be unem­ pean conditions. This is largely care of all shipping needs on a flag operation will obviously re­ a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emer­ ployed. due to some of the slave condi­ world-wide scale and to handle lease 500 other foreign flag ships gency, (c) owned and operated all the cargo movements. As a This is inconceivable in view tions that still exist for seamen in that trade for operation in under the United States flag by mcttter of fact, American ship of the fact that hardly any sailing under foreign flags. more lucrative trade routes in operators in the past six months competition with American ships. citizens of the United States in­ other American industry in com­ However, it should be under­ sofar as may be practicable, and petition with foreign industries stood that vessels transpor^g have returned to the Maritime The present dry cargo fleets of has suffered such a postwar un­ such recovery cargoes com^e Commission 306 chartered dry these European nations already (d) composed of the best-equip­ employment drop. It is hard to for the business at world market cargo vessels because of lack of are equal to the 1938 tonnage. In ped, safest, and most suitable types of vessels, constructed in understand that an industry like rates, and whether they be Am­ cargo. 1938 these countries had 36.067 the United States and manned According to figures by the million dwt. tons. At the end of ."hipping, so important to our na­ erican or foreign they charge tional economy and defense, the same level of freight rates Harriman Committee, it is esti­ 1947 they had 32.02 million dwt. with a trained and efficient citi­ should be asked to take a fur­ for their services. Inasmuch as mated that even if the full Mar­ tons. Their construction program zen personnel. It is hereby de­ clared to be the policy of the ther employment drop. it is contemplated that the Euro­ shall program is adopted, the is 8.069 million dwt. tons with United States to foster the deIt further means that the Am­ pean Recovery Program shall United States will not ship as 4.5 million dwt. tons actually un- ,^,elopment and encourage the erican seamen would face more supply dollar credits to cover many relief cargoes and goods der construction. These figures maintenance of such a merchant imemployment than they already transportation as well as sup­ to the 16 European Recovery show definitely that the Euro­ marine." Program nations in 1948 as they have, which would result in fur­ plying of the commodities, the pean countries are already on The above policy is the law of ther unemployment insurance gross cost will be similar iid in 1947. Their estimate was the pre-war level in the amount the United States and no doubt hat we shipped $6.22 billion in amounting to millions of dollars whether transported upon a U.S of dry cargo tonnage. before this law was passed it . which would have to be paid to ship or a ship of the participat- Soods in 1947 against $6.1- bilIt is our opinion that imder the was thoroughly gone into. estimated for 1948. American seamen who find them­ ing nations. The only possible proposed Marshall Plan this na­ * • * selves without work. It is not only true that there tion would finance these Euro­ saving is in. the lower operating Under the proposed Marshall It > further means that from a costs of the foreign ship due to is a surplus of shipping service pean shipowners and set them up Plan it appears that this very imdefense standpoint, these added cheap foreign labor and in the now available to haul any am­ in competitive trades at an adnamolY. the nai : 25,000 unemployed American use of foreign currency in pay­ ount of relief cargoes* but the vantage against American ships j^is country, is fe seamen would eventually have ing for the services of such cheap 16 relief nations themselves are and this, we contend, is not re- forgotten. We know that if devoting a great majority of habilitating the wartom coun­ to attempt to get work else­ labor. these 500 ships are transferred to in tries of Europe. where which would mean that The benficlaries of these par­ their own merchant fleets foreign flags, we will inunedi- in the case of an emergency ticular savings will be the for­ other trade routes. According to V—^TRANSFERS WOULD ately endanger the national dethere would not be enough eign shipowners because no the figures by the U. S. Mari­ BE CONTRARY TO POLICY fense system of this country and • qualified and active American doubt Congress knows that the time Commission, these 16 Euro­ AND PRESENT LAW OF -vire will not have enough cargo seamen available to man the European countries, beneficiaries pean nations in 1M7 had more THE UNITED STATES vessels io take care of this coun­ a . American ships. under the Marshall Plan, such than half of all the' sailings and try's needs in a national emer­ It is the policy of Congress • We understand that the pur- as Great Britain, the Nether­ more than half of all the ton­ that U. S. exports and imports gency. pose of the European Recovery lands. Norway, and other Euro­ nage in U. S. trade with Can­ financed We have no guarantee that in by loans from the Program is specifically to help pean countries have not nation­ ada, Africa, Australasia, the United States should move ex­ the event of an emergency the the European countries and their alized their merchant marine. Straits Settlements, Netherlands clusively in ships of the U. S. countries who receive these ships populations on their feet and They are still privately owned East Indies, India, the Persian Merchant Marine. In, this con­ will turn them back to the not for the purpose of putting and operated, so consequently all Gulf, and the Red Sea; and the nection we quote Joint Resolu­ United States. We already have Commerce Department one section of the American ci­ excess profits by using cheap latest how that worked. ' figures show that already for­ tion No. 207, adopted at the 73rd an example of crews according to European tizens in the breadline. * * • • ^ . Congress, March 26, 1934: For the information, of Con­ standards will go into the poc­ eign merchant fleets are handling We ask that Congress knock : "Requiring Agricultural ^r gress, on the Pacific Coast in kets of foreign shipowners, who more than half of all U. S. out that phase of the Marshall other products to be shipped in September 1945' the average no doubt at the present time and foreign trade. Plan proposing that we transfer vessels of the United States According to ihe U. S. De­ number of seamen employed was will in the future, use these 500 American ships to European where the Reconstruction Fin­ 48,857. In the month of Decem­ earnings to build faster and more partment of Ck>mmerce, U. S. nations. ber 1947, this had dropped to up-to-date ships to be put in ships hemdled only 49 percent ance Corporation or any other We further ask that Congress 18,668 — a drop in employment competition with American ships of all U. S. foreign cargoes in instrumentality of the Government finances the Exporting of "sert a rider in the Marshall the first nine months of 1947. for seamen in the two-year pe­ in other trade routes. such products. f®* ^®®® This situation is even worse on Production of relief goods will riod of 30,189 jobs. These are "Resolved by the Senate and o' *^® shipped to the West Coast where in August, be in a large degree done by actual figures which we have American labor in agriculture, 1947, American ships handled House of Representatives of the Europe under the Marshall Plan a record of. United States of America in ^ wUl be carried in American hotBesides bringing about serious mining and manufacturing 'and only 42 percent of all U. S. imCongress assembled, THAT IT IS unemployment among seamen, it the transportation of such goods ports and exports, and the share Respectfully submitted, of U. S. ships in the haulage of THE SENSE OF CONGRESS will also seriously affect and to the seaboard, by American Harry Lundeberg, President, that in any loans made by the our imports and exports is steadcause unemployment among Am­ railroad labor. We have not seen SEAFARERS INTERNA­ Reconstruction Finance Corporaerican shipyard workers who any proposals under the Marshall, ily declining. The effect of this TIONAL, UNION OF Plan recommending that this!situation^i&..shown clearly in the tion or any other instrumentality normally would be called upon NORTH AMERICA ' ^onqir and keep in condition work be done by cheap foreign' seafaring enq)|Joyment on the I of the Government to foster the (Continued from Page I) �^ ••>-(^ Mc-- M- THE, S E ,4 > Friday, February 13, 1948 11.^3 McKoin, Robert Lee ... 28.62 McLain, Thomas .McLand, Norptian fS. ........ ... 8.53 McLaughlin, - Joseph A. .... 49.07 .26 McLaughlin, M McLaughlin, Thomas J. .... 16.00 8.66 McLaughlin, William F.. ... 2.09 McLean, William.H 3.23 McLemore, D. M McLemore, Leonard E. .... 2.00 McLennon, William K. .... 19J)4 6.48 McLeod, George 14.81 McLeod, John E ..... .38 McManel, Norman P McMahon, James A. ...... 10.74 .74 McMahon, Victor, Jr 2.23 McMahon, W. J 2.40 McManus, William 3.93 McMaster, David C 106.27 Macneil, Richard McMichens, N. D .. 10.74 Madden, Henry J McMillan, Jackson,E 1.32 Madden, John McMillan, James .59 Madere, Oscar F McMillan, John A 1.00 Madison, Eugene J McMillin, Charles S 27.67 Madison, James F McMurray, George T 2.00 Madison, Richard W McNab, Alfred P .94 Madrano, J •McNally, John F 25.19 Madsen, Carl C McNeese, Allen J 1.07 Maechling, Phillip E McNeil, Wilton H. 3.44 Maffia, Alfred P McNeill, Donald R 2.67 McNeil, William H 21.00 McNinch, Robert W. 1.70 McNulty, Francis 11.00 McPhail, ^ohn 5.03 • McPherson, Roger McPherson, William C 1.07 i 5.94 1 McPhilUps, John McQueen, J. V 2.82 5 McQueen, Kendrick L 3.96 ] McQueeny, D. J 8.00 ] McQuillan, Francis J. 5.79 ] 4.27 ] McRaney, T McRoberts, Harry 22.23 ] McVay, Jerry J 12.12 1 McVey, Edward P 3.55 I McVey, Lawrence 11.31 I McWilliams, Hugh P. • • 2.75 T MacColine, Hugo W .74 I MacDonald, John M 8.26 J MacDonald,-Thomas G 130.14 J Macek, John W 5.10 J Mack, P 1.07 5 Mackay, Allan J. 2.84 1, Mackay, Donald K. .72 a Mackay, Joseph 10.43 R Mackey, H 1.50 a Mackie, WiUiam 3.91 ]v Macleay, Thomas Q 5.50 ]v Arthur Macleod, Wallace R 40.89 n Milton P Main, Martin Mainers, Clifton Mains, Mack N Mainville, Marcel S BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Page Fifteen R E R S LOG Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit oYer-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbuscb and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Personals Martin, Herbert W. 35 Martin, J --94 Martin, Jacob 10^89 Martin, James E 5.53 Martin, John Thomas, Jr. 11^66 Martin, Joseph J 2.84 Martin, Neal 6.77 Martin, Rene L _;fi9 Martin, Robert C 3.62 Martin, J. San 1.80 Martin, S. W 23.66 Martin, Thomas 4.88 Martin, William 2i.S9 Martin, William E *89 Martin, William H 2T.?1 Martindale, Peter 3,84 Martine, Altone J9 Martinelli, Albert J 4.80 Martinez, Antonio, Jr 18.69 Martinez, Jose A. 7.11 Martinez, Nicanor J 13.44 Martinez, Rene J 1.07 Martinez, Richard G 6.53 Martinez, Richard G 2.41 Martinkovitch, Frank C 6.77 Martins, John F 1.63 Martz, George W 2.23 Maruca, Orlande L 26d3 Mascio, Alfred 16.00 Masheroff, M 11.41 Maskrov, Geoi-ge i44 Mason, Charles L 19.66 Mason, Elbert J 59.29 Mason, G .79 1.69 .01 Mapp, Ian J. 1.34 23.98 Marabit, Paul 89 45 Maraden, J. C 19.74 12.00 Marauder, Arthur V 10.54 10.34 Marceline, Peter 23 .62 Marchant, Douglas 6.68 2.16 Marchess, Angelo 22.61 5.79 Marciel, Dennis Marcillo, Felicie A 10.69 4.98 4.84 1.00 Marcoly, Dennis Marcoux, Edward H 4.61 38.25 Marcoux, Joseph R 1.40 2.23 5.64 3.96 Marcus, Morton .79 2.08 Marcus, S 2.00 8.26 Mardis, Owen C. 2.61 9.57 Marek, Henry J 7.50 6.14 Marfino, A. J 79 37.04 Marhefka, Andrew G Marieau, James T 9.60 5.52 , 1.58 5.60 Marin, Cipriano Marin, Manuel 3.22 28.26 WILLIAM H. ROGERS Marinello, S. J 3.94 04 Your father, Ernest Rogers, 30.81 4.20 Marino, Joseph L asks that you contact him at 2.85 4.66 Marinus, Felix 2930 West 25th Avenue, Denver 3.03 5.51 Marjerdoff, W 11, Colorado. . Marjudio, Uldarico 8.26 8.87 ft ft ft 64 3.26 Markoncs, Eugene HENRY BERS Marks, Alfred A 1.27 27 .59 Please contact your family. 4.46 Markus, Robert Dick Marlowe, James E 6.51 They are worried about you. 12.47 6.55 32.66 Marques, Joaquim V ft ft ft Marrucho, Antonio M 10.06 2.84 CASEY JONES (No. 116) Marsh, Edmond H 74 10.54 George H. Proctor has left your Marsh, Gilbert R 23.80 10.74 gear at the Norfolk Hall. Marsh, Leonard - 1.77 5.13 ft ft ft 2.23 12.52 Marshall, Ernel R DAVID (CASEY) JONES Marshall, Frank D 13.24 1.07, Marshall, Geo 33 Mrs. D. E. Jones, 116 East 8th .24 Marshall, H. T 10.84 Street, Hattiesburg, Miss., asks 2.54 Marshall, William E. 9.91 that you get in touch with her. i.Ol Marshburn, Allan 13.94 ft ft ft 13.19 Marston, Keuneth, R 1.40 CHARLES DEAN SHAW 3-00 Marta, Domingo 8.48 .28 Donald A. Boyce, 14401 Esmer­ Martenaen, C. A 1.25 3.46 alda Avenue, Cleveland 10, Ohio, Marthiason, Harry 1.98 is anxious that you contact him Calvert 4539 Martin, Albert D. 66 BOSTON 276 State St. in a matter of great benefit to Martin, Daniel C 138.53 Bowdoin 445S you. Martin, Donald 2.77 BUFFALO .. .' 10 Exchange St. ft ft ft Cleveland 7391 Martin, Dorsey R 4.66 FREDRICH DYKSTRA Checks for the following men CHICAGO v. Superior Ave, FREDERICK E. BROWNLOW Martin, Duane 1.48 Discharges from the Madaket Superior 5175 have been held at th^ New York Martin, E 14.79 Your wife asks that you get for several months. and Bienville are being held for CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Branch 4.66 in touch with her at Apt. 413, Main 0147 They are now being returned to you in the 4th Floor Baggage Martin, G. A 10.74 125 East 24th Street, New York DETROIT 1038 Third St. the companies where they can be Room, New York Branch, 51 Martin, Gilbert L Cadillac 6857 Martin, Harold 29.38 10, N. Y. Beaver Street, New York. claimed. DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Rex Henderson, Warren G. i ft ft Melrose 4110 ANTHONY SCARLATO GALVESTON SOSVi—23rd St. Gray, William R. Cruzen, Jesse Phone 2-8448 L. Hill, George P. Jackson, A. J. Your bank book is being held •HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Thaler, Frank .Jaskolski, Carl for you in the 4th Floor Baggage Phono 58777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Heerholzer, Baley J. "Welcheski, Room, New York Branch, 51 MOBILE ....'....1 South Lawrence St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 2-1754 Richard H. Gragg, Webster, Carl Beaver Street, New York. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Farrell, Rossie Goodwin, John their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have MIAMI 10 NW nth St. Evans, Arthur J. Endermann. MELVIN^FOSTER the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Your discharge and hospital James J. Ivory, Fred F. PittMagnolia 6112-6113 slip'found'onlhe s'eatrain New SIU branch for this purpose. NEW YORK 54 Beavef St. man, Leonard H. Goodwin, Mar-, However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU HAnover 2-27g4 tin Yannuzzi, John- Graham, Nils Jersey are being held for you in NORFOLK 1«7-129 Bank St. A. Reed,- Harry M. Crowley, the 4th Floor Baggage Room, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 4-1083 Leonard K. Helie, Clifford Head- New York Branch, 51 Beaver which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. rick, James E. Eschinger, Ed­ Street, New York. Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. - Lombard 3-7651 ward F. Crane, Hersel L. White, ft ft ft PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. PLFASF PRINT INFORMATION W. J. BAKER Beacon 4336 Frank Millos Balint J. Forok, Baggage "is being held in the RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Luther Gurganus, Fred N. Cook, Phono 2599 Curtis W. Ware, Ray W. Ikerson, Baltimore Hall. To the Editor: SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. ft - ft ft Douglas 25475 Matthew W. Hall, Marshall P. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Bagley, George E. SAN JUAN, PJl...,.252 Ponce de Loon McDonald, John G. Wood, Clay­ . Herbert Joseph L. Jones, address below: San Juan 2-5996 ton ^H. Thompson, Donald W. Rodriguez, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Cease, Narciso Zanchettini, Roy Richard E. Holstein, James A. Phone 3-1728 A. Witt, Johannes P. Vander- Knittle, Lee P. Deval, Raymond Name SEATTLE 86 Senega St. Carroll, Jr., Franklin O. Main 0290 horst, James E. Gordon, Vincenzo R. Miller, Raymond D. Schott, Troy TAMPA .. ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Corosotto, Manley L. Williams. Street Address Phone M-\323 W. Gammill, Robert A. Vallee, % » ft TOLEDO 615 Summit St. RALPH EWING John E. Houser, Ted Boling, and State :... City Garfield 2112 §1111 Your seamen's papers and book Ronald Chandler. Get in touch WILMINGTON .440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 were found aboard the Lucy with Albert Michelson, Attorney, Signed ^ VICTORIA, BA:. ... .602 Boughtpn St. Stone in Rouen, France. You can Russ Building, San Francisco, Garden 8331 regain them by contacting H. California. This is in regard to IVANCOUV!^^ . ;..;, ... ,565 HamUton St. McVay, Book No. Baltimore Aye- your claim for . wages against the PaclficJ«^, , Baltimore,. Md. SS Thomas Wolfe. SlU HALLS Maio, Dominick Majette, Charles V Makarawiez, V Makarevich, John Makin, Walter D Makko, Victor Malconian, John M. Malecki, V Maliegros, Joseph MaUer, J Mallette, St. Elmo Malley, Edward P Malone, Joseph 0 Malone, Robin N .88 Maloney, William J 7.04 Maloy, J .79 Maltais, Walter Elmer Malvenan, William T Manby, Walter Mandoni, Donald J 3.J Mandorino, Vito Maney, Elliot Anthony Mangels, R. W Mangiacapra, Gennaro .... Mangiaracina, John Lee .... Mangrum, James B. Jr 1.97 Manly, Ernest Mann, Frederick H .79 Mann, Roy fe Manning, Jerome , L Mannion, James T Manor, John Manos, George N .Mansfield, Richard H Mansfield, Robert J Manske, Wendel J Manson, William . ....... 39.13 Mantyloffen, M 7.87 Manuel, George 5.60 Manzo, Guiseppe P. 10.94 Maples, Amos L 1.87 Maples, Jerry 5.78 Maples, Lyle W. " .80 3.23 3.23 24.72 30.65 89 9.40 76 30.80 .-... 21.11 12Q.47 PERSONALS NOTICE! Notice To All Sill Members �f'' Page Sixteen wm:7 I ' THE SE AF A^ERS LOG Friday. February 13. 1948 A Day WithSeafarers In Tampa Includes Helping I AM Pickets In sunny Tampa the Union Hall has its door wide open to the soft breezes. It's also wide open so that SIU members can walk right in. Shipping in Tampa has been better than average lately and so there's a steady stream of SIU men going to and from the Hall. Unfortunately the above picture was taken after the Hall had closed for business, and there are no ship-bound Seafarers in view. The inside of the Hall is spacious and provides plenty of room for meetings. Also present are books, cards, writing paper, and copies of the •' LOG. In short, there's something for everybody to amuse himself with while waiting for jobs to be called. Besides taking care of business and shipping in Tampa, Agent Sonny Simmons also covers Miami, where the big Florida makes' its home~ berth. *: %3R^-Vr;'; H r . - - V - s t Tampa SIU men, like all other Seafarers, have a reputation for coming to the aid of embattled strikes. So it was no wonder that when the International As­ sociation of Machinists struck the National Airlines the SIU was called on for help. Pictured above are Lloyd Simmons. Grand Lodge representative, and Frank Fspinola. Shop Steward of the Miami branch of the airline. When the Seafarers arrived on the scene. to help .out one lAM picket was patrolling the entire airfield. He was Matthew Howe, of the ground service craw, and he was plenty glad to welcome aid from the SIU. For a picture of how the SIU bolstered the picketlines, see page 1. It was typical SIU assistance. Last year, the SIU gave similar help to many other unions who had good beefs. The Tampa authorities went all out against the SIU dur-. ing the 1946 General Strike. With the help of the police, the ship chandlers broke through picketlines and stored some foreign ships. Convicts were brought from the city jails and forced to work on the docks when the longshore­ men respected the Seafarers' picketlines. But even the con­ victs quit work after an SIU representative explained the score to them. Pictured on the left is the municipal dock, which was the scene of much police brutality and terrorism, and on the right are banana boats being unloaded by stevedoires who refused to work cargo while the SIU was on strike. / v; »• During the SIU General Strike the banana boats came into port, but the longshoremen refused to unload them. The SIU was approached to allow the boats to be unloaded and agreed to do so only if the bananas were turned over to charity. This was vetoed by tfaie operator's, and so the fruit rotted right on the ships. 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Title A name given to the resource February 13, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 7 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CITIES SERVICE TANKERMEN GO SEAFARERS, GIVE SIU 83 PERCENT OF TOTAL VOTE CAST ON OUR WAY SIU OPPOSES TRANSFERS BEFORE SENATE GROUP TAMPA SEAFARERS JOIN IAM ON THE LINE BLUEPRINT FOR '48 CITIES SERVICE MEN GO SIU BY GREAT MARGIN THOMAS WOLFE CREW WAGE SUIT COMING UP BEACHED SEAMEN GET UNEMPLOYED PAY IN NEW YORK LIFE'S BITTER BLOWS, OR DAMN THOSE SEAFARERS PUTTING THE UNION LABEL ON SEAFOOD SHIPPING PICKS UP IN BALTIMORE WITH JOBS FOR THOSE WHO WANT 'EM BOSTON STRESSES EDUCATION; SHIPPING UP GOOD NEWS FROM THE GOLD COAST: FIRSCO REPORTS SHIPPING RISE PERMITMEN FIND SHIPPING TOUGH IN SAN JUAN THESE DAYS WARMER BREEZES AND MORE SHIPS PROMISE HAPPY WEEK FOR NEW YORK GT. LAKES NEEDS MARITIME TRADES COUNCILS SHIPPING GOOD IN PHILADELPHIA BIG WATERFRONT LAUGH OF '47 WAS "BATTLE OF NEWARK BAY" MEMBER'S ADVENTURE SHOWS FOLLY OF BLACK MARKETING SEA TERMS SPARK LANDSMAN'S TALK: HOW ELSE COULD YOU DIG THE GUY? ORGANIZING HANDBOOK FOR SEAFARERS A DAY WITH SEAFARERS IN TAMPA INCLUDES HELPING IAM PICKETS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/13/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f6ec98c66f7db1156e487ec3876e9e5f.PDF 776d21a561064357b3b226f8e33ecb18 PDF Text Text Official Organ of Uie Seafarers Intyrnational Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1948 No. 6 SIU, MM&P Extend International Hand Sc^fBrifif lVTirtI7 X7/-MDTA J NEW YORK—In a„ demonstra­ tion of intei-national solidarity among maritime workers, Paul Hall, secretary-treasurer of the SIU, and Captain C. T. Atkins, vice-president of MMP Local 88, presented a box of American soil to Abba Hushi, secretary of the Haifa, Palestine, Labor Council. The soil, which was dug near the base of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in New York harbor, completed a symbolic ex­ change, a similar bit of the free soil of Palestine having been scattered on Bedloe's Island af­ ter the United Nations voted a free Palestine on November 30. "The ceremony, which took place at SIU headquarters, was witnessed by James Quinn, sec­ Abba Hushi. key figure in Palestine labor movement, ac­ retary of the Central Trades and cepts package containing "free soil of America" from Capt. Labdr Council of New York, Tommy Atkins. 1st vice president. Local 88. MM&P. From and by representatives of the Na­ left to right: James Quinn. secretary. AFL Central Trades and tional Committee for Labor Pal­ Labor Council of New Vork; Hushi; Paul Hall, Secretary estine, an American group. Treasurer. Elect. SIU; Atkins, and Harry Avrutin. represen­ Hushi, key man of the Pale­ tative of National Committee for Labor Palestine. stine Labor League and a port worker in Palstine for 30 years, Arab workers. Despite wide- and there are about 500 Palesjust completed a three-month spread rioting and violence in tinian seamen. visit to this country to raise Palestine throughout the last two Biggest ship is the Kedmah, a $7,500,000 for Histradut, the or­ months, there have been no passenger vessel now running to ganization of Jewish workers bie- clashes reported between the between Haifa and Cyprus, longing to the League. which has an all-union crew of League's two sections. 92. The Palestine Labor League ONE BIG UNION includes workers in all crafts and Abba Hushi became a long­ His mission, sponsored by the all industries including maritime. shoreman when he first arrived Committee for > Labor Palestine, It operates industrial as well as on the Palestine coast a genera­ was endorsed by both the AFL consumer cooperatives and even tion ago. He soon began organ­ and the CIO, who hope together builds a few ships. izing Jewish and Arab workers to raise $1,000,000. Palestine has a sizable mari­ into unions, and the present The Palestine Labor League time industry. It takes 5,000 strength of the Palestine Labor has about 180,000 Jewish work- longshoremen to work the water- League is the result of early ers in Histradut and about 5,0001 front of Haifa, the biggest port. efforts by him and others. ® • Counters Stall By Cities Service Cities Service made one more effort this week to stall off recognizing the SIU as bargaining agent for its tanker crews. It looked like a pretty feeble try. * ^ ' Oil Shortage Hits Shipping On East Coast By petitioning the NLRB to extend the voting period for the bargaining election another 75 days and to grant other conces­ sions designed to hamstring the SIU, the company did manage to force a few days' postpone­ ment of the counling of the bal­ lots and of the subsequent cer­ The acute shortage of bunker tification of the Union. oil on the East coast reached the However, General Organizer crisis in many ports last week Lindsey Williams declared that with Norfolk the hardest hit. Ag he expected the NLRB to deny a result, an as yet uncounted the company petition on the number of ships, including some basis of the SIU's ringing reply carrying SIU crews were delayed to it. and operators were buying bun­ In addition to asking the ex­ ker oil on a day to day basis in-j tension, the company wanted the stead of on contracts. eligibility requirements changed Norfolk went "dry", according so that it could vote some hand- to reports, and Baltimore was irl picked crews on the ships ac­ almost -as bad shape. In Florida, quired since the election began operators said, it was "virtually in October. impossible" to get oil. New York The company also demanded had some, but far less than was new hearings and other forms of needed. "relief" which would set the or­ TANKER LACK ganizing campaign back a year The shortage of bunkers was or two. part of the general shortage of In its reply to the petition, the oil and gasoline which grew out SIU made one of its most telling of the shortage of tankers which, points when it stressed the simili- in turn was partly induced by larity between the present ma­ ship sales abroad. neuver and the tactics used by With the price of bimker oil member wishing to regain his Isthmian. rising—it now is 50 per cent book may do so through any SIU In the Isthmian election, the above the 1947 contract level— Hall. " NLRB refused to allow crews of oil dealers are reluctant to fnake He can just bring his book or ships acquired after the original new contracts with shipowners his retiring card, whichever the date of eligibility to vote. The for fear they will lose money if case may be, into the Hall apd same rule should be invoked the price keeps soaring. the matter will be attend to or now, the SIU declared. GLOOMY PICTURE he can mail it in. The complete text of the SIU's To make matters worse, the with the NLBR in shortage is expected to continue Remember this, though: A trip brief filed card or a permit cannot be ac­ reply to Cities Service is printed into March. This rnakes a gloomy on Page 3. cepted for retirement. picture with 22 American flag ships already held up in Nor:dlk and an uncounted number marooned in other ports. More­ over, many doubted whether the cut ordered in the relatively The complete text of the "Delegates' Handbook" appears small amount of oil exported on Page 13 of this issue of the LOG. was a real solution. The importance of this outline of the duties of Ships' One strange aspect of the total situation has been the treatment and Department Delegates ciannot be stressed too much. accorded foreign flag vessels in A Delegate is the Union's arm aboard ship. In him is American ports. In Norfolk, 27 reposed the trust of his shipmates who elected him. He must foreign ships got bunkers and know their rights and fight for them, and he must deal left while the American ships with the representatives' of the company with tact, under­ waited. In fact, no foreign ship standing and cool determination. was reported held up anywhere It is the duty of every Seafarer to have a clear idea of on the Atlantic coast for inabil­ a Delegate's duties and responsibilities, for every member is ity to get oil, though many of eligible to be elected as a Delegate once he ^gns on articles. them buy all their fuel from dealers. Good Standing Necessary To Retire Book By EDDIE BENDER i A full member of the SIU is a bookman. Being a democratic member of a democratic union, , he •has the right to retire his - book if and when circumstances arise which call for such action. However, a properly retired member has certain privileges, so certain conditions must be met before a man can retire his book. ThaP book must be in good standing. Good standing covers a lot of things. A book is said to be in good standing in the A&G District of the SIU if all dues up to the current month are paid, if any fines levied against it are paid, and if all assessments by the membership are paid. The book must also be cleared for both the 1946 General Strike and 1947 Isthmian Strike. A" retiring card is issued to members placed in retirement, f ] This card is useful to an inactive member since it gets him into any SIU Hall at eny time. HoweVerji it woii't get him 4 . job. If he wants to -sail again he must re-acquire his book. Under no circumstances will a retiring card be honored for a job. THE DUES QUESTION Men on the retired list are ex­ empted from paying dues. The matter of dues doesn't come up, unless a man wants to get his book back. Then it's a question of how long he has been in re­ tirement. If a member's retirement pe­ riod is more than six months, he will be asked to pay dues for only t]|e' current month, the month in which he is seeking re­ activation. However, if his retirement period is less than six months, he must pay up the back dues as well as the dues for the current month. But regardless of how long or how short the retirement period may be, all back assessments must be paid in full. An active member wishing to retire his book, or a retired Handbook For Ships' Delegates -tf^l m �Page Two THE sis AT A RE RS SEAFARERS LOG Ptihlisbed Weekly by the Friday, February 6, 1^8 msTma^mwess SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf Oistrict I Aailiated with the American Federation of Labor fe#:r iisS • LOG At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. YHAnover 2-2784 ryW.-.n.-;, J. P. SPIULER - W}f": - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board If J. p. SHULER ^t.k- PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George Novick, Editor 267 if . If: ' If: • - Ships' Delegates The post of Delegate is one which any Seafarer should be proud to hold. When his shipmates elect a man as their Ship's or Department Delegate, they are declaring their faith in him as their representative in all disputes. His shipmates are singling him out as'a good seaman and a first-rate Union man who knows their contractual rights and who will fight to see those rights upheld. I®-- Finally, his shipmates are expressing their belief that he is a man of tact and understanding who keeps his head and his nerve no matter how rough the going. Delegate is a post which came into the maritime in­ dustry with unionism. Before there were unions aboard ships, seamen were treated with little regard for their feelings or rights. In the old days—there are plenty of Seafarers who still remember them—a crew who had a beef could wait until they got ashore where they could blow it to the breeze in a ginmill. There wasn't anything else they could do. Certainly they could turn to neither the~ Master nor :S!FV. [-'•iaV; v'-"-• the company for help, and once the voyage was over Bf" the books were closed. Things are different now. If a beef develops on a ship, the crew can take im­ mediate action throughf one or more af the Delegates. Frequently the Delegates can square the matter then and there at sea. If they can't, they act in the. crew's behalf as part of the machinery by which the SIU set­ tles beefs at the payoff. Take the question of overtime. Suppose the Mate does a little painting which the Deck Department should do and draw an overtime for doing it. The procedure is simple enough. Get hold of the Deck Delegate. Tell him all the deliailsr He will keep a complete record,of what was done, bow long it took and everything else pertinent. At the payoff, he will turn the record over to the Patrolman, and the overtime will be paid. A Ship's Delegate has responsibilities somewhat broader in scope than those of the Department Delegates. But the jobs of all Delegates are essentially the same: to • 'pu'-. see that everything goes smoothly in accord with the con;;tract; to take proper action if everything does not go smoothly. When a voyage is reported as a good one, that is a voyage on which the Delegates were right on the ball. \m mi - A good crew picks its Ship's and Department Dele­ gates early in the trip and picks them carefully. Any man picked should feel honored. He should be proud to serve as the SIU's arm aboard ship. ^Jde has not T It"' f" lit' '•jm ''tiiiiiiJBNr' ^^ Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hospital Mea Now In The Marine Hiu/utak These are Ihe Vnian Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported: t>yf the Fori Agents. Those Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you CM to cheer them up by writing to them. BAVANKAH MARINE KOSP. W. L. MAUCK R. W. CARROLTON R. REDDICK A. SILVA JAMES NEELY J. D, GLISSON G. SOCHMISO W. STRADFORD S .C. TUBBBRVILLE S. 4. 4 NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. R. GHISHOLM A. C. KIMBERLY W. WILCGXON R. E. STRIPPY ROBERT JOHNSON S. LeBLANC JAMES GORDAN T. M, LYNCH PAUL KRONBERGS ' G. ROCZAN - R. SMITH P. PETAK JOHN E. KENNAIR P. R. CALLAHAN L. CLARKE C. McHiLBERRY R. LUNDQUIST * GEORGE BRADY J. GONIGLIA IAA. HOLMESi J. CARROLL J. MAGUIRE A. M. LIPARI A. A. SAMPSON A.. :M. LUPER E. PITZER D. PARKER J. J. O'NEAL A. L. MALONE C. MASON J. DENNIS 4; 4. 5. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL R. RARDIN J. NUNIHWA G. BURNS H. J. CASEY F. J. CARROLL I. R. MILLER E. FREMSTAD. G. WHITE 0 t 4. t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. J. SCHUTZ J. E. FARQUHAR J. PRATS J. PREZEDPELSKI J. GARDNER T. MUSCOVAGE D. HERON . E. LARSON • . A. MENDOCINI G. FRANKLIN . You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Stalen Island Hoi^ital at. the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (osi Sih and Olh fioors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (en 3rd and 41h floors.) Saturday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. RIVERA G. T. FRESHWATER J. VATLAND G. GAGE E. LACHOFF J. H. HOAR J. McNEELY ; •• 4 4 4 BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD C. CREVIER J- SiaiTH ^ P. CASALINUOVO F, O'CONNELL - A J.LEE E. IfflLLAMA:NO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4 4 FORT STANTON HOSPITAL JACK WILUAMSON R. B. WRIGHT ARCH McGUIGAN R. S. LUBIN JULIUS SUPINSKY FRANK CHAMBEELAYNE • • 4' 4 BlfFFJULO HOSPlim -ARTHUgi LYNCH �Friday. February 6« 1948 Permitmen Rate Consideration From Aii Hands THE ^E AF ARER S MARITIME SOLIDARITY—SIU STYLE By C. WHITEY TANNEHILL LO G Page Three Shipboard Conditions On Unorganized Tankers Rugged, Says Organizer ' Looking back over the successes By ROBERT W. POHLE made by the Seafarers, it's pretty clear that most guys take their If anybody wonders how life is Stewards Department. Perhaps Union seriously. They've made these days aboard unorganized they were worse when you con­ great headway because they've ships, let him hear what Neill sider everything, including some put plenty into it. Cairns, an SIU bookman, has to pretty dreary chow. As a bookman I'd like to say a say. "With the exception of Sunday few words in behalf of these per­ Neill recently made a trip to at sea, overtime was not paid in. mitmen who have also con­ the Persian Gulf on a tanker the Stewards Department," Neill, tributed much when the chips that was strictly non-union. told me. "On one occasion the were down. Many of these guys, Brothers, it was one rough, un­ Chief Steward, the kingpin and in spite of the fact that they comfortable voyage he had. I'm a company stiff, refused to pre­ only carried permits, have helped going to quote just how he de­ pare extra meals. But after see­ make the SIU a bigger and bet­ scribed it to me, ter organization for seamen. ing the money that would be in­ "First of all," Neill said, "the volved, he cut himself in well DESERVE BREAK Bosun had about as much voice after the job was under way and Shipboard meeting at which Seafarers of the Bret Harte Most guys will agree that they as" Charlie McCarthy without received his cut. voted to hold up payoff until Mates and Engineers were paid deserve some consideration for Bergen. His authority was abso­ .overtime which the skipper had red penciled. Speaking at meet­ FIVE FOR ONE what they have done and are ing is Lloyd (Blackie) Gardner, Ship's Delegate (dark shirt). lutely nil. The Captain, along doing for the Union. On several with his regular duties, issued all "The money was originally occasions when we were in­ the orders the Bosun would nor­ meant for five men, hut he took volved in tough beefs, it was mally isSue, and he rescinded it strictly for supervising. found that a great many permitany that the Bosun did give. "As for food, there was cer­ men were among those who came "As for overtime in the Deck tainly a variety—of sorts. On to do service for the SIU. Department, the men might well Tuesday it was oxtail soup, When we needed emergency have asked 'What's that?' Wash­ Thursday roast beef, Friday, the pickets or volunteers to help in MOBILE — When the Brete elected Philadelphia Port Agent. ing and sougeeing while on our organizing drives—such as Harte. Waterman Steamship j At this meeting the men voted watch was common practice, as bright spot in the week, we had Isthmian, Cities Service and Company, was ready to payoff on ^ 100 percent to back up the Mates was using a spray-gun for paint­ fish, but Saturday it was roast beef again. many other outfits—the permit- January 23, the SIU Patrolmen, ^ and Engineers and to refuse to ing—all without overtime." men were out there. "The fruit juices, which were Bobby Jordan and Red Morris, sign off until the licensed men' The Black Gang was no better Just because they've done a discovered that there were abso-! were satisfied, served on the average of once a good stint for the Union doesn't lutely no beefs in any of the So over that weekend the Bret off, according to Neill who gave week, were diluted with water so mean, of course, that they should three unlicensed Departments.. Harte remained tied up. No a dismal account of life down that everybody would receive Ipelow. be paid back for helping out. about three quarters of a glass. That was all to the good and the' cargo was unloaded—the longBut the least we can do is crew settled down to a quiet shoremen wouldn't touch the When we did reach a port where 30 MRS. 5 MOS. show them that we appreciate payoff. But it was not to be. ship. fresh vegetables could be had, an their cooperation. Before the first SIU man could On Monday, January 26, the "The Engine Room presented epidemic of cholera was preval­ still , another picture," he said, "as ent and consequently none could sign off the articles,, a represenSOME TIPS —D" --r.company decided to reverse its ,, . tative of the Mates and Engi-' attitude toward the Mates and highlight of the entire trip be taken aboard. Here are a few suggestions neers came to the unlicensed men I Engineers and within a few ^he overtime of 30 hours for "To further illustrate my point that might help in letting them a Wiper. Just 30 hours overtime with the news that the Skipper hours hours the whole situation regarding the food stores, diar­ know how we feel: for a trip that lasted five-and-arhea affilicted every one of the 1. If Permitmen make a mis­ had cut overtime for the licensed was cleared up. Then, and only half months. then, did the SIU members agree crew.\ One AB had dysentery so take in regard to Unidh rules men without notifying them. "Of course," Neill pointed out, bad that he had to be hospi­ Although the SIU had no beef to accept their pay and sign ^ff. and regulations because they're In appreciation for the assist­ "the fact that the Wipers worked talized in Bombay. new and a little green, correct with the company and could have signed off right then and ance rendered by the crewmem- constantly, Saturday afternoons them—in a nice way. "None of these conditions there, the men called a special bers, the licensed personnel, ex­ too, without receiving overtime 2. At shipboard meetings en­ would have existed had the food might have had something to do courage permitmen to voice their meeting under the chairmanship cluding the Captain, of course, with it." been adequate and proper. The opinions and suggestions. Don't of Lloyd "Blackie" Gardner, came up to the SIU Hall to voice well-known practice of the Ste­ Things were just as bad in the demand that they be quiet be­ Ship's Delegate and newly- their thanks. ward getting a kickback on all cause they are permitmen. he saves on foodstuffs, even at 3. If they make mistakes in the expense of the men's health, putting in for overtime because was certainly much in evidence. of a lack of knowledge of the SEMI-PAYOFF agreements, take time out to set STATE OF NEW YORK the Board Employee and the Union Observer } ss: them straight. COUNTY OF NEW YORK \ to vote the ship, despite the fact that they were "The rate of pay is comparable 4. If you hear a bookman tell LINDSEY WILLIAMS, being duly sworn, de­ assured by the Board Employee that the ex­ to the union scale only because a permitman he's going, to pull poses and says, I am General Organizer for the tension had been granted and if it hadn't been the company, in an effort to his permit on some personal or Seafarers' International Union of North America, granted, then the votes would not be counted.. keep the employees out of unphony beef give him the right who is the Petitioner in the above entitled mat­ The Employer's representative, it is under-'ions, grants raises whenever the score. • ter. stood, called his main office in New York for union gets raises for its memI am fully familiar with all the facts and cir­ instructions and the instructions he received was hers," Neill continued, TOMORROW'S BOOKMAN cumstances surrounding this case. The petition not to permit the vessel to be voted, with the In other words, give the per­ "But inasmuch as Union men for an election was filed in the Office of the result that most of the men paid off the ship mitman a break. Today, he only I receive overtime, the actual takeholds a permit. But he will be Regional Director for the Second Region in the and lost the opportunity of voting, because as home pay of this unorganized a, bookman or official tomorrow. latter part of October, 1946. Due to the bicker­ it is well known, seafaring men after a long crew was just about half what ing between the Employer and the National trip, they scatter to the four corners of the earth. And we want our Union just as it would have been had they Maritime Union, th^ hearing on the petition was Eventually the vessel was voted in the Port of been organized. strong in the future as it is to­ delayed until July 28, 1947. Jacksonville, Florida, with only seven men eli­ day—and stronger. "Moreover, the company's gen­ gible to vote. Eventually an order of election was issued on To keep our Union strong, we eral attitude is typical. It con­ or about October 20th,' 1947, directing that an The SS Lone Jack, according to the Employer, must make sure our permitmen dones any and all actions that election be held within thirty days. The election is somewhere in the Pacific under charter to a, are good Union men. They won't period would have terminated on November 20, stranger to these proceedings and is not expected the company at the ex­ be much good to the Union if pense of the comfort and welfare 1947, the Board issued an amended order upon to return until the middle of April, 194^. It is they are disgruntled and dissatis­ of the crew. And" oddly enough, the application of the Employer extending the pure conjecture as to when this ship will ac­ fied bookmen, because they were voting period another sixty days. tually come in. The Employer might charter her while this might not have been treated poorly as permitmen. At that time, all but two of the vessels had out again and keep her away from Continental the company's policy, the caste Let's pitch in and pave the system still existed in fuU meas­ way so the permitmen of today voted, namely, the SS French Creek and the United States for a further period in order to ure on this ship. The officers delay and hamstring the election. can be the good sound Seafarer SS Lone Jack. were forbidden by the Captain to The SS French Creek was due to be in the r, , ^ , At this time the Employer has made a motion of tomorrow. associate or in any way consort Port of Philadelphia before the 20th of January , „ , , . with the unlicensed personnel. 1. To extend the voting period a further 75 As a matter of fact, the -SS French Creek did Such a democratic man!" not come in until on or about January 22nd, 1948 days. 2. To amend the eligibility clause to permit That's the picture as Neill and the Regional Director realizing that the men Check the slop chest be­ those seamen to vote who were employed im­ Cairns painted it. That's the fore your boat sails. Make on that vessel should be permitted to vote, vol­ mediately prior to the balloting instead of the portrait of an unorganized ship. sure that the slop chest con-^ untarily asked for an additional ten days ex­ original eligibility date. -lii tension, which order was granted by the Board Pretty grim, isn't it? fains an adequate supply of 3. To stay all proceedings pending a deter­ under date vof January 20, 1948. all the things you m liable Guess you all will be glad to At the time the above vessel came, into Port, mination of this motion. to need. If it doesn't, call the 4. For such other relief and in the alternative, know that Neill is back .sfliling the Board Representative and the depon^t, Union Hall immediately. 5. To vacate the original order of election. SIU ships. I know he must be appeared fof the pufpose of voting the ship. much happier anyway. The Employer's represeiltativfe fefused to allow (Contimud on Ptgt 4) . uoor. |gooa-- Creyi Of Bret Harte Helps Officers Collect Overtime Seafarers Answers Cities Service Check It - But Gooil �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Feux Friday, Febnnury 6, IMS Chief Steward Responsible For Condition Of Stores By JAMES R. PORTER NORFOLK—Running short of of your inventory so he will stores is the one thing every have something to substantiate your claim. Steward dreads. It is a situation that haunts If there is a shortage after the the sleep and fosters ulcers upon sign-on—this is the ulcer-pro­ voking gimmick — it is due to the hardiest of them. your negligence and, as our con­ It's awful and so unnecessary, stitution states under Section 20, 1 believe. Article 9, you may be tried be­ - The other _day, for example, a fore a Trial Committee in re­ ship made this port for cargo af­ gard to yovu: incompetence as ter signing on up the coast. The a Steward. Steward wrote ahead stating LIST 'EM ALL he was short of stores. He was short of stores and the real voy­ There are approximately 250 different food items used tq store age hadn't even begun. p-' A Stewards Department Pa­ a cargo ship dr tanker and trolman does all he can to see about 85 items of cleaning gear that these ships are adequately and miscellaneous sundry stores. If-:- supplied, but he cannot do every­ They should be inventoried-.at Panels T. (Frank) Valley died thing. The Steward has certain least two days before arrival in in Bremerhaven, Germany, obligations to fulfill on this score port. November 9, 1947. He was and, if he faUs down on the My suggestion is: In order to stricken with diphtheria aboard eliminate any dispute on arrival, the SS James M. Gillis and was job, he alone is to blame. Before signing on, regardless turn over to the payoff Patrol­ taken to the 319th station hospi­ of the circumstances, the Stew­ man a list of stores on the ves­ tal ashore. ard should make a complete in­ sel. This he can file in the Hall Only 21 years old when death ventory of all stores. He should for reference in case of a beef. took him. Valley joined th SIU Bear in mind always, and im­ be certain he has enough, plus last September in Galveston. He press upon your department, 10 percent. ^ Do not accept the inventory that the SIU put you aboard that sailed OS. His fellow crewof the former Steward. You, old vessel to see that the crew is members on the James M. Gilils man, are responsible for any properly fed. The Deck, Engine are urged to write to his mother, and Stewards Departments are Mrs. Marry Valley, 259 Columbia shortage after the ship sails. Avenue, Cliffside, New Jersey. When asking for more stores, all of the same status. She is anxious to hear fi'om We have no big-shots. We are after discovering a shortage, give them. all for one and one for all. the Stewards Patrolman a copy •m ITHWK QUESTION: A resolution recommending the installation of recreational facilities in the Boston branch hall was adopted at last week's member­ ship meeting in that port. What benefits do you think would result from such a step? E. A. OLSEN. Bosun: Since we have had such se­ vere weather here in Boston with snow up to your hips and the temperature outside below zero, the coffee pot on the third deck is a handy and welcome thing. With the addition of such conveniences as pay phones, pool tables, and cigarette, candy and coke machines, a guy won't have to go outside to get these things. It will also help the members in the hospital as the profits will go to them. While on the beach, a guy likes to feel that the Union hall is a com­ fortable and convenient place to relax. These improvements will help make it that way. GUS CALLAHAN, Chief Cook: Up 'til now the Boston Hall has had no recreational facili­ ties but it looks like things will be improved considerably in this respect. Even as small as the Marcus Hook Hall was, it had a television set, etc. and there is no reason why the boys on the beach here cannot have the same conveniences. By having recreational facilities in the Un­ ion hall,-* the membership takes a greater and more active in­ terest in the affairs of the Un­ ion. It gives them the feeling that they are peurt of the Sea­ farers International Union, in­ stead .of just being part of one branch. That's how I feel about if. Seafarers Answers Cities Service 6. There is nothing unusual in the change of (Contimicd from Page 3) circumstances. Many elections have been held 6. To remand the proceeding for a further v.diere vessels were acquired after the eligibility Ml: hearing. date or new employees were hired after such 7. For other relief. date. The eligibility date is an arbitrary one set Your deponent will chronologically take up by the Board and in your deponent's opinion, the above numbered seven clauses: the only fair means of determining who should 1. There is no necessity for extending the vote. It is of equal benefit or detriment to both voting period further than January 30th, 1948. parties. In view of the Company's past performance not 7. It is likewise a catch-all clause to permit only with this Petitioner but with the National the Employer to inject extraneous matters into Maritime Union, this would serve the Employer's this proceeding v/hen and if its attorneys can ends and delay the election as much as possible. think of any. The Employer is notoriously known to be anti­ Your deponent was informed by Benjamin B. union. In the recent Isthmian case, the voting Sterling, Esq., the attorney for the Petitioner period was extended several times to permit all that, in a conversation had between himself and of the fleet to vote. When the final extension was the Employer's attorneys, he was told that even up, one ship had not voted. Despite that, the if the Petitioner were certified, the Employer ballots were counted. The Board itself has set would never enter into a bargaining agreement the precedent to permit the voting period to with it and as proof of that fact, it was pointed end without all the ships voting. 2. The grounds for this clause is that since out that the National Maritime Union had been certified by the Board as Collective Bargaining hfv>, the eligibility date, the Employer has acquired - J'.seven additional vessels and wants the vcmploy- Agent, for the Employer's seamen and that that ees on these vessels to vote. Again in the Isth­ Union had never had a contract with the Em­ mian proceeding, the Employer^ had acquired ployer. The attitude of the Employer was so anti­ additional vessels after the eligibility date. These * were held by the Board "not entitled to vote" union that it refused to even issue passes to because they were acquired after the eligibility the representatives of the National Maritime date. It would not be too far fetched to say Union and it was only upon the order of the that the crews of these additional vessels that Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit the Employer has acquired, has been hand-picked that passes were issued to these union repre­ sentatives. J &V. because of possible anti-union sentiment. Assum­ As further indication of the Employer's atti­ ing that a shore-side employer after the eligi­ tude, it refused to permit' the Board to conduct bility date had been set in an election, enlarged the election on the SS French Creek, despite his plant and employed additional help, would , the fact that it was assured by the Board that the Board set aside the. original order 'of elec­ the voting period had been extended. Its at­ tion wherein the eligibility date had been fixed, torneys stated that ex^en if the. Board sent a to permit these new employees to vote? In this telegram notifying the Company of the exten­ fashion the voting would continue ad infinitum sion, it would refuse to honor the telegram and which would also serve the purposes of the would absolutely prevent voting aboard the Cities Service Oil Co. to delay the inevitable vessel. date when they would be required to deal with This motion is made for the sole purpose of the Union. delaying the eventual certification of the Pe­ 3. This clause needs no comment other than titioner. Not only is that apparent by the fact to say that it is a delaying tactic by the Em­ that this proceeding has taken well over sixteen ployer. months to reach its present stage, but also by %. This clause was inserted for the purpose of the Employer's tactics in the voting aboard the giving the Employer an opportunity to project SS French Creek * and in its relationship with new issues into this proceeding which they have the National Maritime Union. not thought of at this time. "WHEREFORE, your deponent respectfully 5. The Employer knowing that its employees prays that the motion be denied in its entirety have chosen the Petitioner as their bargaining and that the ballots that have already been cast, agent, is seeking to throw the entire proceeding be counted as soon as possible. . Lindsey Williams, out to give it the opportunity to pack its ships with anti-union seamen and then to conduct a Sworn to before me this 'day of February, 1948. new election. I Is m D. J. TORANO, -Bosim: I have been shipping out of Boston for a number of years and I have often Wondered why there were no recreational facili­ ties in the branch hall for tbe convenience of the membership such as there are in other SIU halls. This lack of facilities made it necessary for the members to go outside for relaxation. There were not enough easy chairs and tables for the guys who wanted to play cards. Now we have some and are going to get more. The new coffee pel on Uie third deck has warmed many a chilled man and waiting for a ship is be­ coming a pleasure. JIM BENTLEY, Pumpman: I believe that installing recreedional facilities here in the Boston Hall is an excellent idea and would be very convenient for the Brothers on the beach here. For one thing it means thai the Brothers can get cig­ arettes, candy, etc., without go­ ing outside the Hall. The coffee pot has already been a great asset, and we are looking for­ ward to having additional facu­ lties installed, such as pool tables, etc. By setting up the Boston Hall faculties along the same lines as in other SIU halls, the Brothers 'lo ship from Bos­ ton wUl feel they are • part the SIU in: all respects. > �TKE »E Jtr AREmB ta Fridap Febmitfr S» lS4t 1*S9« nr*; Tampa Has Its Best Week Ever; Joins Machinists On Picketline By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA—Besides having the This outfit is on strilie against only decent weather in the Uni- National Aiiiines and came to • ted Stales in these stormy days, the SIU for assistance on the this port also had its best week jpicketline. Within a few hours last week. We shipped 153 men, a special meeting was caUed and including full crews to the SS the members voted to back up Gateway City, Waterman, and the JAM. the SS Robert McBurney, Over- Signs were quickly manufac­ By JOE ALGINA the men found themselves time to start citizenship proceed­ lakes. tured and a dozen Seafarers vol­ shorted on the overtime. Patrol­ ings. Prospects for the coming week unteered to walic the lines with NEW YORK — Those long They will not be denied ship­ look good, with three ships de­ the strikers. According to a na­ suffering souls aboard Waterman man Purcell held up the payoff finitely set to hit Tampa. Ships tional representative of the JAM, C-2 type ships are in for relief. and transfer until the beef was ping rights until they complete in transit have been calling for who is down here directing the The quarters beef on these ships squared away. The beef was the process, they need only show won, but we lost another ship. the Dispatcher proof that they replacements, so, all in all, this strategy, the presence of the SIU is being taken up with the com­ A couple of ships which paid have started the ball rolling. port has been right in the swing men has been proving to be a pany and changes are expected off, and remained in the SIU Just one more item before of things. big boost to the strikers' morale. shortly. fold, were the Southland and locking up for the week: It gives On the McBurney we were We had some pictures taken able to collect more toan 1200 and will send them in time for The beef, for those of you who Benjamin Goodhue, South Atlan­ me pleasure to announce that . h<jurs overtime for watches the next issue. By that time also haven't been aboard these ships, tic. They were 'in good shape, Morgan Hiles is back and Cus­ broken in Spanish Morocco when we hope to be able to report pertains to the location of the reported the Patrolmen. toms has him. ship's hospital. At present the These two, plus the Billings the ship was in quarantine. The infamous Skipper of the that the strike has been won. hospital is located aft on the Victory, Waterman, were the Maiden Creek, Waterman, ran There was a bit of a beef over BIG NEWS poop deck. this one, but we had the con­ clean payoffs for the week. smack into the arms of the law tract to back us up and so the Everyone knows that Tampa Not so smooth was the beef when he brought his ship in When a man is hospitalized on company had to pay up and like is the best port to be on the one of these ships he usually aboard. the Montauk Point, from a four-months trip to the Like most Maritime Far East. He was picked up it; beach in, and the cold weather ends up in rougher shape than Moran. Commission-built ships, this tug with a few undeclared items in thfoughout the rest of the Uni­ when first taken ill. ON THE LINE was all screwed up. his possession. The Seafarei-s' reputation of ted States has fortunately missed .In foul weather the sick crew­ The company was not at fault The Customs has allowed him this spot. man gets tossed around like a being ready, willing, and able in any way—the ship just wasn't to take the ship along the coast medicine ball, and when the Quite a few oldtimers are built to supply enough heat for to discharge its cargo, but he will around here and they are in no cold days. have to answer to them later. hurry to leave for the snow and REACHED LIMIT ice of other sections. Among the DIRTY DEALER When the mercury took a big oldtimers are A1 Ortega, Pop We'd like to see him, too. Dur­ dip the other day the crew de­ Williams, Ralph Seckinger, and ing his trip he pulled every dirty cided they'd had enough. They Charley Yarn. deal possible. One of his orders all paid off and piled off. A Flash! Flash! We just given the crew prohibited an OS couple of days later the company shipped a Stewards Department from cleaning Deck Department secured heaters for the ship and man as a replacement on the foc'sles. He told the Deck men with all cozy once more, the Florida, and that's real .news. to do their own sanitai-y work men went back aboard. and put the OS to work on deck. The Florida is known down Here on the beach, at the last We got a cable from the crew in these parts as the "lollypop" membership meeting, a recom­ on this. A quick call to the com­ and when we ship one replace­ mendation was made and con­ ment that makes news for the ship is running light with the curred in requiring all aliens pany and a return cable to Hiles screw out of the water half of to come to the aid of other un­ SIU. j eligible for citizenship to take put on the brakes. At the payoff the man collected ions was recognized by the In­ If we ship two replacements, the time, the poor guy finds it al­ immediate steps toward becoming ternational Association of Ma­ the whole city of Miami has most impossible to stay in his natui-alized. Those who don't overtime for the time Hiles had bunk. chinists, Lodge 1901, this week. something to talk about. will be placed on the "Do Not him working- on deck. Another chisel job capable of FORWARD SHIFT Ship" list. being perpetrated only by Mor­ Before any misunderstanding The hospital will now be gan Hiles happened when the moved mid.ship where a guy arises over this, it is best to Maiden Creek crossed the Interwill be able to recuperate in quickly make clear that this is -national Dateline on the return peace. At the same time oilskin aimed at the men who have been trip. lockers will be put aboard. By in the United States for as long They hit the line on a Sunday By CURLY HENTZ moving the hospital forward, the as ten, twelve and more years and gained a day. Presto! Two congestion in the aft quarters and, although eligible, have not Sundaj's. Hiles told the Mate not BALTIMORE — Shipping has crews. They have coastwise runs will be relieved. taken any steps toward citizen­ to let the crew know of the extra been very - fair here during the before going across. ship. past week and should stay that Everyone is asking about the This will take a little time to Men who have not sufficient Sunday so he could save on over­ good or perhaps even be a bit overall shipping situations. effect on all of Waterman's ships, seatime or are ineligible for time. This twist was for naught. better in the immediate future. "What is happening?" they won­ but it will be done. other reasons have nothing to The harbor here in New York worry about. This does not per­ But we can't make long range der. remains stone cold, but far from tain to them. . forecasts. What can you tell them but However, there are still too the truth? The big shots and the dead. We had a good week of Really, it is for their benefit many men coming here because politicians are sending the ships activity with shipping holding its that this motion was adopted. As they think Baltimore is the place to the other side—for others to own. There was plenty of work was pointed out here last week, to ship these days. As a result, sail. We're being knocked down. for the earmuffed Patrolmen. every alien who becomes a citi­ the Hall is overcrowded. It wasn't so long ago that we The Fort- Christina, Pacific zen opens one more job for our Our advice: Better stay away heard we were going to keep Tankers, came in for a payoff alien Brothers who are allowed from here for a while. We'll let the biggest fleet in the world go­ and, like so many of our ships, to constitute but 25 pei'cent of you know when things really ing. It was going to sail all ^ was tui-ned over to another com- a crew. pick up, and when there are oceans. That turns out to have pany. Eligible aliens coming in from jobs enough for everybody. been just a little phony talk. Before the payoff was complete long trips will be given sufficient We had only four payoffs, one Waterman, one South Atlantic, as at the payoff the deal was ex­ one Bull and one Robin. There posed and the men were paid were plenty of beefs on these overtime for the extra day ships, but we got all of them worked. ' By E. B. TILLEY men had the pleasure of having paid off. For this reason, there settled successfully right aboard WANT MORE? 50 dollar fines hung on their are a lot of oldtimers on the the ships as usual. PHILADELPHIA - Shipping books. The third man will be beach at this time. And not one Then—if, you want to hear One good thing was that all remains fair here, but that does more—while in Japan on a holi­ the ships came in clean. Inci­ not mean that it is any too' good. taken care of when he shows up of them is any too happy right day he denied the crew launch at the Hall. now because of the near-zero dentally there wasn't even a However, if you really want Let the above be a lip to you. weather we've been "enjoying" service by saying the water waa beef on the Robin Sherwood to make a trip and work, you too rough for the launch to put which always comes in here can get a job out of this port. You can't get away with this in the Quaker City. out. The next day, when the sort of thing in Pepperpot town. *The boys really are enjoying that way. It seems that a lot of fellows And a second offense will mean the television set. There are seas were rougher, workmen STUDY CONTRACTS take jobs, pass the doctor's ex­ suspensiorf temporarily, if not daily programs originating in came aboard the ship. However, there have been too amination, sign on articles—and permanently. this city, many of them serials. When the crew beefed he went ^ many phony beefs recently, and then "forget" to appear at sail­ Blackie Gardner, the newly As a result some of the men are ashore and secured a letter from elected Philadelphia Agent, drop­ reluctant to ship until the solu­ the Army saying launch service the only reason is that not ing time. Naturally, it makes it bad for ped by the other day to say tion of their current favorite could not be supplied on holi­ enough men are studying the days. This, too, did him no good , agreements. Everything is in the all concerned if a ship leaves hello. He also said that he ex­ story is revealed. agreements clearly stated in shorthanded, especially when we pects to take over the driver's That about winds things up —the men were compensated for .-black and white. A little study are trying to-negotiate a pay in­ seat this coming week. He cer­ for the week, except to report the lost liberty. and phony beefs would be elim­ crease with our contracted com­ tainly has our good wishes with that the men on the beach in That's enough on Morgan Hiles. He really doesn't deserve him. panies. inated. this port gave unsparingly to the space. He always suffers at TOO COLD We signed on seven ships, but During the past -week there there were , some others that have been three such instartcfes A lot of ships have returned the March of Dimes when a col­ the payoffs but it does him no Two of the to outports, and the men ,haye lection was taken/pn the floor. good—the men alwqys collect. went to other ports t< Hospitob On Waterman C-2s To Be Shifted Baltlniore Says, Shipping Fair But Enough Men Are Avaiiabie Philly Gives Short ShrlftTo "Forgetters" A �TttE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Shipping Takes Turn For Better In Savannah-Charieston Area Mobile Tugmen Who Are Awaiting SIU Representation Crew of the lug Humrick. Terry Smith Company (left), eating breakfast one morning last week before shoving off. From left to right: H. Rich­ ards, Deck: T. Harry Gook: J. Huer, Deck; John Barichivich. Ch. Eng.; Walter Dunn. Wiper, and Stanley Huber, Skipper. Below is the crew of the Patapsco. another Terry Smith tug. Around the table, from left to right: Lucien Ahysen, Ch. Eng.; William Laughlin. Deck; H. L. Thomas, Deck; Abel Trosclair, Deck; Lee Cook, Cook; Sam Carubba, Wiper, and Wilbert Talbot, Oiler. With election pending in this fleet, men are anxious to cast votes for SIU representation. Most of them already carry Marine Allied Workers books. By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH — ?"hings have picked up here in the past three weeks, but most of the ships actually were up the line in Charleston. I Li''- • ' We paid off the SS Alger, SS Isi - : Davee, SS Southport and SS Grandy, in Charleston. The SS Aldrich also paid off, ICi' right here in Savannah for a 1?^ change. The beefs on the Davee and the Aldrich were settled easily right aboard ship, but the rest of them gave a little more trouble. The crew of the Alger held up the payoff for two whole days on a beef. The Bosun was broken down to AB during the trip and the Old Man couldn't find anyone who wanted to take his place. Finally, he just po^inted to a man and said "You are Bosun." GOOD BEEF Friday. February 6; 1948 to as much overtime as the high­ est man in his Department, as long as he never turns down any overtime. We got it squared all right. The Port Captain for South Atlantic has ordered all Mates to let their Bosuns work Satur­ days dnd Sundays to bring them to high overtime rating. If that doesn't do it, they are supposed to find another way. However, some Bosuns like to rest on Sundays. If this practice were stopped there would be an end to these beefs about Bosuns' overtime. Incidentally, Bi'other Tindell was Steward on the Aldrich and his department was as clean as any you ever saw. In fact, the Aldrich was a very clean ship, and a good SIU ship. Organizational And Recreational Activities Held Chicago Stage After two days of discussion, the company said it would pay By HERBERT JANSEN the old Bosun wages and over­ CHICAGO — During the last this affair will be printed in the time for all work off his day 'watch (about 150 hours), but couple of weeks, things have LOG in the near future. would not pay the new Bosun. been quite active around the Currently in the Marine Hospi­ The crew said for us to take;HaU with the boys coming in off tal are Brothers Michael Hughes, the beef back to the company ' their respective ships, and get- Paul Byrd, Harold Lamrock, Joe in Savannali and, if the new ting down to the business of the Nowicki, Steve Schulgit, Harry Bosun was not paid to take the usual winter card sessions. Also, Collins, Carl Hardrath, and Bill matter before a port committee. the handicappers are busy with Strahon. They'd appreciate it their scratch sheets and pencils if their friends would drop them We met with the company once with erasers. a line, or stop in and see them on this issue, but did not get This activity is broken up once when in Chicago. anywhere as we had to hurry in a while by boarding a few And we have some checks here payoff axiuu... another ship. away to, payu.. ...xpfor the following: Brothers Fred However, thisjs a good beet and. ^ Staible, J. V. Moran, and Garl D. we don't think we will have to SS Milwaukee Clipper. Martin. go to any port committee to get We shipped four ABs, one it squared. Oiler, one Fireman, three OSs, . We have been getting a lot cooks and three Porters in beefs on these ships running to gQupig of weeks. Trance and back. It «cms that By WOODY LOCKWOOD for Vic Suknick and Bob Belle- Hall. We may call him clerk. some ol the Skipwrs and Chirf! vue ai-e making another trip. She but he does more than any job Engmeem wont take the time to SAN JUAN—The SS Kathryn, took on eight men and the jobs title can cover. He gives Sal study fte agreement, e^ccially ^ ^ facilities, Bull Line, left here with a full were filled as fast as they were Colls and R. Ortiz more time to the clauses about breaking ^ load of sugar to start the sugar called. settle beefs and other things watches. They cost the company gjjj they have to do. shipping season. money. season, and are making use of LAUDS RIDER Among the boys around town A case in point was the SS the union hall for the first time. Now that the sugar has begun Almost every ship hitting here are Charley (Slim) Hawley of Davee. The Captain did not That's the way it should be. to move, there should be plenty break watches on the Deck, but Organizational activity at this of activity in and out of San has somebody piling off. That Worcester, Mass.; C. W. (Red) the Chief Engineer did break consists mainly of answer- Juan and all the other ports on means that we can thank our Jordan of Savannah; Bill Frennegotiating committee for fix­ tis of Greensboro, N. C.; Tommy them in the Engine Room. As a numerous questions from uning things so a man can payoff Chambers of New York; C. the island. The sugar ships will result, the company had to pay organized seamen whom we conin Puerto Rico on 24 hours no­ Nieves; Julio Torres; A. Perez; load a lot of cargoes in Jobos, 400 hours overtime to the Black t^ct, and distributing LOGS to tice. N. J. Pieche; and P. Barbosa. Gang. their usual haunts. NMU ac- Ponce, Mayaguez, Fajardo, HuNo other union running m Incidentally, we had an unor­ The Chief Engineer also had tivity is practically nil, and most macao and Guanica as well as here has this rider on' the ar- ganized tanker in, carrying a each Wiper getting about 85 of the seamen are fed up with here. Canadian crew. They seemed houfs because of his ignorance of this outfit as well as with the There have been several other mighty interested in the SIU. the contract. He got hot about phony Lake Sailors Union, it at the payoff and shouted to Most of the unorganized Lakes Bull ships in recently, including the Port Captain "Don't pay that! seamen realize that any gains the Jean, the Angelina, the ArDon't pay that. I never turned which they secure this year will lyrt as well as the Carolyn on anyone to." be spearheaded as usual by the which we reported last week. NEW YORK—On several ships We have also had the Ponce THE SHADOW Great Lakes District. recently men, have gone ashore You just have to talk to these of the Ponce Cement company, without their foc'sle keys, come Then he said that one of the men for a few minutes, and the Monarch of the Seas, Water­ stowaways was his "shadow," they start asking you, "What is man, and the. Christopher S. back gassed up and hacked their that as soon as he got up in the the SIU demanding from the Flanagan, a Pope & Talbot lib­ way into their foc',s]e,s with fire morning the shadow got right on shipowners this year?", and erty. axes. his heels. He added that he kept ^ "What does the SIU expect to No bad beefs were reported on There is no excuse for sheer telling the fellow not to do any | win for the Great Lakes sea- any of them. The Jean has old-1 , , » wilful destruction of this sort. timer Clarence Wright as Chief the NMU men landwork, but it was a funny thing men?" If you find you do not have Steward, who says he still has ^ on the island have it hard the me way way we we heard it. SUCCESSFUL DANCE • your foc'sle key, ask the Mate the same old gang with him . According to the story we got, or the Chief Engineer ' for a his department. I There are quite a Yew SUP the Chief was at his shadow's On January 20, the Chicago ^ ... 1. XI T • n^en here sailing SIU ships. How- pass key. You don't have to* door every morning at 8 o'clock branch held its annual dance as That means tha the Jean is 3,. break in the door with an axe. waking him up so that the guy previously advertised in the feeding wU unless Clarence,^ gyp would know where h& would be pages of the LOG. According to has chang^ his ^hey since the Amencan-HaWalian What happens is that when a ship with a busted door signs on ^ all day until 5 in the afternoon, reports from the satisfied at- days on the SS Cape Nome. a new crew, the boys naturally So you fellows be on the lookout tendees, the dance went over in The Flanagan, of course, had „ggjjs g^e. demand that the door be fixed. | for these monkeys with shadows.' good shape. There was plenty of an SUP Deck, an MFOW En- We sure had a real SIU meetThat's easy money, watching a food and refreshments for every- gine Room and an MC&S Stew-;ing tjje other night with 82 men The company has a - pretty shadow working for you. one along with some good enter- ards Department. They were a j prggenj. That's a lot for this good answer. All its man has to, When the Aldrich paid off in tainment and music. swell crew, and all hands had pgpij. \yhich'*some think is-just a say is, why should we repair: the door only - to have it broken Savannah, there was only one Plans are already in the hop- a good time over at the Texas. little one. beef of any importance. This - per- for our s^ond shindig of The -Ponce sailed last- week. William Fphtanj our new- clerk^ in again with a fire axe?= It^be gpod on her, is- dping vA^^^^ in the one concerned the, jBpsi^i's vxight' the wjntg?^' Detajls of and thii ' Jlmn^f-Dtawdy First Sugar Cargo Leaves Frem San Juan •K> ^ The Patrolman Says �• •; • 'o-'- j vi - THE Friday, Fabxuaxy 8. 1848 Duluth Unions Busy Planriing '48 Activities SEAFARERS L& G THE SIMON BOLIVAWS DECK DEPARTMENT By EINAR NORDAAS DULUTH — Looking out over the Duluth-Superior harbor dur­ ing the months of January and February, one would never realiz;e that this is the busiest ore port in the world for eight months out of every year. At present, all you can see is ice, ice, and more ice. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see the two ships docked in the Superior shipyard. Other than that, all other docks are empty. If you leave the harbor area and go out into Lake Superior, it's possible to see some activity. Yes, the hardy fishermen are out gathering their nets, and empty­ ing the day's catch into their tiny vessels. Over in Two -Harbors, the work on the breakwall has been temporarily stopped, due to a current lack^ of material. In ad­ dition, the severely cold weather Back on U.S. soil and ready for the payoff, the men of the split Liberty smile for the LOG prevalent in this region makes it quite difficult to do any work cameraman. In the rear, left to right—Jack Wise, AB; Douglas Treatway, AB; Richard Daniels, of this type at the present time. OS; Frederick Burrows, AB, and Lester Finley, OS. Now, don't get the idea that _ Down in front—^Tom Blevin, AB; Rex Ethridge, AB; John Martin, Carp.; Houston Wood. everyone crawls into their res­ iBosun; and George Montague, OS. Coming through the door to speak to the crewmen is Joe pective holes for the winter Algina, New York Port Agent. The cooperation and quick action given the crew by the New months up here in Duluth. We York Branch was roundly applauded by the men. none of whom had been in that port before. do pride ourselves on being hardy enough to take the most , severe weather that Mother Na­ ture can toss at us. BUSY UNIONS For suspense, the men of the Once during the night it . the wheel when it happened, Currently, the various labor Simon Bolivar have had it. looked like she was finished. The pointed out that the Pilot was unions are busy drawing up Eight days of expecting their ship stretched out a bit and really off base. their new contracts for coming ship to go to pieces on a reef, ripped off a few more plates. He pat the .ship on another negotiations, and getting pre­ where it lay split up to the mid- The men once again headed for leef before the coup de grace but pared for union elections. house, gave them all the excite­ the boats, but no dice. managed to get it off. The guy Oth^ imions are busy install­ ment they want to encounter for To add to their discomfort and claimed he couldn't see in the ing new officers, and the central a long time to come. anxiety the flour cargo became fog, but he was the only guy who labor bodies are up to their cars Their ship, a Pope and Talbot water soaked and the odors from noticed any fog—it was a nice battling vicious anti-labor laws Liberty, draped itself across a the holds made the men ill. In clear day to the rest of the crew. such as the Taft-Hartley' Act reef seven miles from Antwerp this they were given a little aid Now resting in an Antwerp and some of the state labor laws. when the Pilot got off course. when lighters put out from drydock, the Bolivar is scheduled Various AFL State Federations A heavy scraping noise and Antwerp and removed the cargo. for repairs. The Deck Depart­ and central bodies are working the sound of parting plates as After seven days of labor, the ment, completely SIU, flew home night and day to get out the she went aground was enough cargo was all out and with a and paid off in New York this labor vote. Now that big busi­ for the Skipper to ring the few patches to the side and week. ness has gone into the political Originally out of' Norfolk, she "abandon ship" signal and send steam plant she dragged herself field against labor with a ven­ hit Trinidad, Rio and two Ar­ the remaining miles to Antwerp. the men scurrying for the life­ geance, it's up to organized laCommenting on the accident, gentine ports before reaching , bor to get busy in the field of boats. Lester Finley, OS, who was on Antwerp. That was not to be the windpolitical activity. up of the Simon Bolivar, how­ The future existence of our CLEVELAND HALL AFTER THE FIRE unions are at stake unless or­ ever. The Captain, after an ex­ amination of the gaping hole in ganized labor goes to the polls in the coming elections and de­ the ship's side, had a change of feats all of those candidates who heart and called the crew back are the paid servants of big bus­ from the lifeboat stations. Then began the long wait. iness. With every high tide the ship MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS It may seem a little bit early strained and the gap widened. to start talking about fit-out at -The steam and lights were off this time and conditions aboard from the first impact and life the ships during the sailing sea-' aboard ship was made extra son. However, we can never say, difficult by the knowledge that enough about the importance of the steam pipes might burst at holding shipboard meetings any time. every couple of weeks or so. Be sure to elect your depart­ mental delegates as soon as pos­ sible after going aboard your The 1946 General Strike vessel at fit-out, and then hold mayjfee long gone but what your membership meetings reg­ happened in Tampa when the ularly. ships chandlers there, with Just pause for a moment, and the aid of the police crashed compare conditions existing be­ our picketlines has not been tween two ships: one with "de­ partmental delegates and the forgotten. When our ship hits that other without any shipboard rep­ port, bypass the chandlers. resentation to take up your beefs. Do not allow them aboard • Those ships which have dele­ your ship. If it is necessary gates and hold regular meetings to buy milk or bread, get in settle their beefs at the point of touch with a dairy or production and in short order. Other ships which have no bakery. Taken Ihe day after a five-alarm fire swept through the These links think time elected delegates are forced to block housing the SIU's Cleveland Hall, Old Man Winter muddle along in the best way heals everything. Show them shows his artistry in.ice. Arrow points to the gutted HalL No possible, and bring their beefs the SIU does not forget its Seafarers were in the building at the time of the fire but / to the shoreside tmion represen- enemies. Pass the word to all office equipment was tcrtally destroyed. Temporary head­ j tatives, sometime long after the other ships. quarters have been set up in the Dredgemen's Club. 26 Carroll \\,beef has actually occurred. ,,. Bolivar Crewmen Spend Eight Days On Reef Do Not Forget r-T-.i-f-.-; • Page Serexi SIU Meeting In Port Alpena Great Success By MAURICE DOLE and CLYDE BETTS ALPENA — Our first meeting in this town was quite success­ ful, and we had twenty-three present—some members and sev­ eral non-members. Brother Lloyd Oliver, delegate from the SS Crapo was elected chairman of the meeting, and considerable discussion followed regarding conditions aboard the organized and unorganized ships. Considering the fact that this was our first meeting in Alpena, we had a very good turnout. However, now that we have broken the ice, (and there is plenty of ice' in Alpena) we ex­ pect to have larger m"eetings. Just to refresh your memory, meetings are held every Monday night at 7:30 P.M., and the'loca­ tion is 105 Chisholm, third floor. All Great Lakes seamen, both organized and unorganized, are invited to attend these meetings. If you have a problem, bring it up, and we will do our best to solve it. If you have a question, just ask it, and we will do our best to answer it. After enduring conditions which prevail on the unorganized ships and comparing them to conditions on SIU contract ships. Great Lakes seamen are begin­ ning to realize that their only salvation lies in complete or­ ganization. Conditions cannot continue to exist on the Great Lakes as at present, with approximately 1/3 of the Great Lakes seamen or­ ganized, and 2/3 unorganized. • In order to win union condi­ tions for all Great Lakes fleets. Great Lakes seamen must unite behind the militant program of the SIU Great Lakes District. WINTER CARNIVAL Recently, Alpena held its An­ nual Winter Carnival. Skaters, skiers, and sports enthusiasts from all over the U. S. flocked into this town to participate in and view this annual spectacle. According to all reports, this year's Carnival was a smashing success, with participants and spectators alike having the time of their lives. Miss Mona Donnelly of Alpena won the Junior Girl's Division Championship and will go to St. Paul.to compete in U. S. Cham­ pionships being held there. Book-Holders Ready Black leather holders in which Seafarers can keep their Union books and sea­ man's papers are now avail­ able at SIU Branches in all ports. Stamped in gold on the holders is a wheel, in­ signia of the SIU. The holders are approxi­ mately three and a quarter inches wide by four and three-quarter inches deep. They axe being sold for $1, slightly above cost. First pro­ ceeds will be used to pay off the initial expenses borne by the Union; thereafter any profits derived will be turned over to the hospital fund. In New York, the leather holders may be purchased in the baggage room, on the fourth floor. ••'Si �Page Bighl THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* ! February 6. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Consul Upholds Crew Of Aitken — Bucko Removed In Belfast i- •Kv Delegate's Finesse Saves SIU Prestige On Advocate Diplomacy is not an art con- to have aboard this ship? That fined solely to the striped pants man's conduct was disgraceful." and portfolio school of the Wash"Captain," began Lazzaro, mgton and international scene "your feelings are those of the The crewmembers of the SS Samuel R. Aitken, Ar­ as was proved by the Steel Ad-'crew completely. We are ashamed nold Bernstein Steamship Company, were given a rough vacates Deck Delegate Augie of the brother's conduct and Lazzaro. time by the Master and Chief Mate all the way from wish to apologize for him. With admirable finesse Broth­ Buenos Aires to Belfast in northern Ireland. When the "However, we are sure you er Lazzaro smoothed over a will understand and appreciate Mate radioed ahead to have Bel-*-— thorny situation and saved face the fact that he is far from be­ fast police and firemen meet the One of the principal complaints for his fellow crewmembers and ing representative of the Sea­ ship, alleging that he had a against the Captain concerned the union. " farers International Union. mutinous crew, it was just too the confinement of Oiler Moss. The situation under which "We have gone on record at much. According to the detailed state­ Lazzaro brought his ability into our meetings condemning the ac­ Fortunately, it was the Amer­ ment signed by the delegates, play came about when during tions of ifien such as this, but in ican vice-consul not the cops Moss was ordered handcuffed a coastwise trip, a tried and an organization of 62,000 memwho came aboard when the Ait­ after defending himself against true performer decided to go foers it is not always possible to ken reached port. By that time, assault by the Mate. After the into his act. , however, the Master and the Captain and the First Mate with see that these men are kept from Throwing all caution to the ships. Mate had thrown Charles Moss, some help from the Second Mate winds the gashound-qrewman, an Oiler, in irons, handcuffing In any large organization the Chief sitting in in .his foc'sle, brought there will always be a few bad him to a metal brace in the for­ Mate shoved a gun into Moss' forth his private stock and in Uppies in the barrel and it is ward ammunition magazine side and said, "Don't try any short quick gulps emptied the unfortunate . that one of them which was described by the dele­ funny stuff now," it is reported bottle and put himself in shape had to make his appearance on gates as "a damp, dank, foul en­ in the statement. for the performance. closure without heat or ventila­ this the fii-st voyage of the SIU ANTHONY E. HARTMAN With jaundiced eye and cloud­ aboard the Steel Advocate. tion." MATE WAS BASE ed mind he thirsted for more of CONSUL OKAY A number of other charges Seafarer Anthony E. Hartman the stuff — a shipmate's locker UNION'S FIGHT. TOO were based on the central charges may be an Ordinary Seaman but was the answer. With ease he This consul, regardless of what that the Captain allowed the he's no ordinary fisherman, "We of the crew hope you and as seamen have thought,of consuls Mate to assume what Amounted the photo above will bear out. snapped the lock and partook your wife will understand the in certain other instances, proved to full command of the ship, and He's shown with two prize of what lay within. Then, forti­ situation and bear in mind that to be a first-rate joe. He or­ also allowed the Chief Engineer catches he hauled in off the fied for come what may, he the SIU is just as strongly op­ lui-ched out on stage, the deck, posed as you to this sort of dered Moss released, and ordered more latitude than he should. Florida Keys. rather. activity." the Mate off the ship. What was • The big baby—all 5 feet . 2 Several of the charges already more, he dug up another Chief The Captain, his wrath abated OVERTURE. PLEASE Mate who was a good man as had been fully discussed in ship- inches of him—is a king macconsiderably by the sincerity of There, before the eyes of un- Lazzaro's plea, told him that the later events proved. board meetings presided over by keral the smaller one a Spanish The upshot was that the crew veteran seafarer John (Bananas) mackei al. Brother Hartman lost amused spectators, including the man would be logged for not be­ prepared a detailed statement of Zieries, who sailed the Aitken as no time in pinning an SIU button Skipper and his wife who were ing able to turn to but the rest on his larger haul—just so he watching from the wheelhouse, charges against the Captain, Bosun. of the crew, in his eyes, was signed by the Ships Delegate and i Those signing the detailed could keep the old boy in the he wobbled through his routine completely exonerated, and he of profane jokes, insults and dis­ did not intend to bear any illthe three departmental delegates.' statement of charges were A1 Brotherhood of the Sea. As matters stood after the pay- Gordon, Ships Delegate; A. C. Hartman, who hails from Balti­ tasteful pantomine. will toward the Union or the off in Baltimore, the crew plan- Bailey Jr., Engine Delegate; Rob- more, recently shipped on the Before reaching the finale — crew. The position of the crew ned to press the charges beforq ert G. Long, Stewards Delegate; SS Mae, whose home port is|where he would pass out cold on and the Union was plain to him the proper maritime authorities. ^ and H. Cook, Deck Delegate. i Hartman's home town. tlie deck — the crew shouted thanks to Brother Lazzaro's skillhim down and with not too fpl defense. gentle hands shoved him back Kid glove diplomacy pays di­ MEET THE GANG ON THE NIANTIC VICTORY into the wings. vidends thanks to Seafarers like But this ham was not to be Brother Lazzaro. put off so easily. Out he came The Advocate incident was for an encore but- the audience taken from a report delivered by was not receptive. He then de­ Deck Delegate LaZzaro to a ship­ cided to play to the balcony. board meeting held at sea on Straight-arming his way past the January 10. not appreciative deck crewmen he made his way to the wheelhouse where he put on a special act for the Captain and his wife. There he redid his act, finale and all, and was dragged back to his foc'sle and dumped on his sack. He had been a resounding success, he thought, but the crew felt otherwise. DURBAN, Natal—For the third The whole crew through his time on the current voyage, fire performance had been discredi­ broke out last week aboard the ted. Most painful to the crew SS Moline Victory, a Robin line was the fact that the voyage ship. The latest blaze struck in • was the first trip of the Isthmian the after hold while the vessel vessel with a complete crew was in Durban harbor, damaging from the SIU Hall. the cargo and-blistering the hull A quick conference was called plates. and forth stepped the man of The two earlier fires oh. the the hour to save the crew's face: Moline Victory, which is loaded Deck Delegate Augie Lazzaro. with sisal and hides, were of a With determined steps Brother less serious nature. Lazzaro approached the Captain. One broke out in the paint Salvage what you can, he had Aboard the Waterman vessel on a recent run to the West Coast were the men shown locker and the other in the en­ been told by the others, and that gine room. Both were extin­ above. In the life ring row, left to right; R. Drobish, Deck Malnt.; W. Weidman. OS; S. Or- was what he intended to do. guished before any appreciable loff. Deck M^nt.; H. Wing, 2nd Eng., and Clarke, Wiper. damage was done. UNION HARMED Second row: C. Skakun, AB; J. Broaddus, Oiler; C. Putney, Bosun; C. L. Moody, Deck In the wheelhouse where the Maint.; and J. Griswold, Ch. Electrician. Captain was still contemplating Rear Row: B. Comeau, AB; F. DeVries, 2nd Mate: W. Adams, Ch. Eng.; A. Brenna, 3rd what had taken place Brother Cook; M. Deo-Tiska, Night Cook and Baker; R. Pope, AB; C. Saunders, Wiper; B. Newbury, Lazzaro took the floor in be­ half of the crew. Oiler and L. Stephenson, Oiler. Photo subn^^ by Ships Photographers o| San Pedto. For The Captain spoke first: "What more about the Nit Victory see Page 11. r kind of a Union are we going Third Blaze Hits Moline Victory; CargOLDamaged �Friday, February 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief was believed to be making men Francisco M. Quinones, Nov. 23 sick. One minute of siL-nce for —Called io order by David Nunn; Brothers lost at sea. Chairman Allen Kramer; Secre­ tary'A. J. Kuberski. Carried mo­ XXX tion by J. Hayes that stevedores EDWARD RICHARDSON, Oct. and other shore workers be kept 26 — Chairman James D. Veira; Secretary William R. Hughes. out of messrooms, heads and pas­ New Business: Motion made that sageways since they could use a black mark be placed against heads aft. Carried motion by entire crew of previous voj«agc D. Nunn that anyone caught for the terrible condition of the leaving laundry room messed up ship. Motion carried. Discussion should be dealt with. Steward was held as to possibility of in­ L. Garabedian asked cre.w to juring the efforts of a few who turn in excess linen so that it might have been good men but could be sent ashore for launder­ personnel from each departmen'^ ing. Chairman Kramer asked all of things' not done. Also voted stated that all of the quarters hands to read the foc'sle card. that the. delegates see the Cap­ •(VB were in deplorable shape. Galle./ Bosun A. Khalzis asked all hands tain about getting the * general to keep all doors secured. One alarm repaired in Trinidad. Dele­ was only exception, it was clean minute of silence for Brothers gates to see Chief Engineer about and in good shape. Education: Copies of the latest agreement lost at sea. who is to give orders to Deck were displayed and made avail­ Si 4 Engineer. Burns elected per­ able to., all of the crew. , LIVINGSTON, Nov. 30—Chair­ manent secretary. man Joseph Bourgeois: Secretary XXX t. ^ X MARINA, Nov. 28—Chairman Bill McGranagham. Departments JOHN FISKE. Sept. 14—Chair­ reported smooth sailing except man Bob McCulloch; Secretary Reynesa; Secretary R. Rodriguez. for some disputed overtime .on Jack G. Smith. Motion carried New Business: Motion to find out the Deck and in the Stewards. to have William Meehan act as in San Juan if a man who works Voted that ship needed fumiga­ Engine Department Delegate. in someon.e'.s place is entitled to tion. Also voted to recommend Motion carried to have Frank get wages plus overtime. Amend­ Thomas Thompson and Boberto Cullison act as Ships Delegate. ment to motion: Three Delegates Pell for full membership. Mo­ Motion carried to have Ships to contact San Juan Patrolman tion carried that men getting off Delegate with witness go to Cap­ for clarification of certain sec­ must give 24-hours notice so that tain to have minor repairs at­ tions of agreement. Motion by replacements could be gotten tended to as promised by port Carbone that no painting be done through the hiring hall. Noted captain before ship sailed. Good until the Engine Department toi­ By HANK that Captain claimed Steward and Welfare: Steward asked crew lets and showers are painted. Mo­ Shipping is rather slow again. What's keeping the brothers was feeding too well. One min­ to cooperate in handling soiled tion by J. S. Aidd that the three ute of silence for Brothers lost linen. One minute of silence for departments take care of reciea- feeling good otherwise is the need for a wage increase which has to be sweated out of the shipowners. A sailor nowadays really tion room and laundry. at sea. Brothers lost at sea. feels the high cost of living (more "so than the landlubbers do) XXX while he's waiting, unemployed, for those jobs to happen. It really SS WARRIOR, Sept. 2G—Chair­ isn't ,,an easy way of life when you have a few hardships hitting man C. Ridge; Secretary Charles you—slow shipping, weeks and even months on the beach and Bush. Delegates reported no the high pi-ices for food, rent. etc. beefs. New Business: Regarding S. 4 Ships Delegate, Bush reported XXX To the right kind of an SIU man a. job means a lot. And JOHN W, MACKAY, Nov. 17—jthat the job of Ships Delegate BENJAMIN BWRN, Dec. 7— v/hen he gets his job he keeps it going in good old SIU style. Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre- has been done away with as per We haven't much brotherly news this week. Gulf oldtimer tary F. Rouser. Deck Delegate desire of rank and file. Good Chairman Nicholas A. Genovese: Brother Jack Kelly .of Texas, is getting the LOG every week. Dennis reported that a few minor j and Welfare Suggestion by Secretary Louis Finger. New How's everything. Brother Kelly? Down in Mississippi, Brother grievances would be ironed out' Yadon that another light be Business: None. Good and Wel­ David Casey Jones, the oldtimer, will be getting his LOG within department. Rouser 'placed in deck head. Steward fare: Motion made that W. Smith weekly, too... We notice that Brother Dutchy Bolz is aboard named Engine Delegate after pointed out that any three full not be allowed to sail above rat­ the Virginia City Victory. That should be good news to his Harrell's appointment as Second bookmen may go up to see the ing of Third cook until he proves himself capable otherwise. List shipmate, Pete McCoskey, who may be still in New York Ass't Engineer, and Stewards Captain as a committee ap­ of repairs made up and approved. since he came in several weeks ago. Delegate Rummerlin reported no pointed by crew. One minute of silence for Broth­ beefs at all. Russell Simmons, XXX ers lost at sea. The following Alcoa ships have bundles of LOGS due them H. R. Summerlin and C. L. Potter every week in the company office in Trinidad: Alcoa Ranger, XXX l-ecommended for books. List of FAIRLAND. Sept. 13 —Chair­ MV Capstan Knot, MV Snakehead,' Hawser Eye, Alcoa Pegasus. fines reviewed and found in or­ man C. E. Turner; Secretary J. These requested bundles are sent to the Alcoa office and they der. Men coming off watch were V. Dolan. New Business: Motion stay there. The company doesn't send these bundles along with asked to be quiet for benefit of carried for passengers to stay out the ship's mail to the ship. Therefore, don't let these LOGS go those sleeping. Crew to be in of crew's quarters and mess- to waste. One of two crewmembers should go ashore, take their good shape for payoff. Baltimore rooms. Good and Welfare: Sev­ bundles or some of the copies back to the ship and pass them Patrolman G. H. Masterson later eral suggestions for improving around. Easily said and easily done... Brother Emil J. Cipar, endorsed minutes, saying payoff cleanliness of ship. Delegates re­ Gulf oldtimer, dropped in for a visit and asked to have the LOG good. ported all smooth in their de­ sent home every week, amongst other things. Brother Cipar has XXX partments. One minute of silence been sailing with the gold dept. down below tor some time, by JOSEPH N. TEAL, Nov. 10— XXX JEAN. Dec. 8 — Chairman for Brothers lost at sea. the way. Chairman Wade N. Cobb; Record­ XXX ing Secretary J. Jilka. Delegates, George N. Ehmsen; Secretary XXX BEAVER VICTORY (date not The following oldtimers probably are still in town; J. T. Zembruzuski for the Deck, R. Bill Williams. Deck Delegate Bill Novak. J. Wing, A. Le.vagno, I. Echavarria, S. Dall, M. ConfuJoplin for the Engines, and G. Millison reported everything given)—Chairman James Agnew; Eiono, G. Van Thillo, W. J. Conner, S. Duda, G. Petroff, J. Dail for the Stewards, reported shipshape, as did Stewards Dele­ Secretary Gerald Lonski. New Slsman, Bosun O. Morgan, J. Sharp, S. P. Henry, R. Quinn, no beefs. Good and welfare: gate Alfred Author. Engine Dele­ Business: Motion by Vic Cover N. Proudfool, C, Berg, T. F. Shea, Deck Engineer F. L. Fowler, Voted soiled linen be piled in gate Shorty Menendez moved that $5 fine bis imposed on mem­ R. Collins, G. Nunez, I. Valles, F. Bock, J. Hopkins, R. Bonich, designated place, not thrown in­ that department head be painted, bers who refuse to, attend meet­ J. Rios, R. J. Sigler, Joe Arras, S. Cruz, Carpenter F. Mulder. to lower passageway. Ships and motion carried. Louis Toris ings; proceeds to go to LOG. Good and Welfare: Comments by and Rosado excused forwatches H. Englehart, J. Michael, M. Murphy and Steward M. Gordils Delegate instructed to arrange Goodwin on shortage of milk. ... Brother William De Long, Oiler, just came in from a trip XXX for new shower gratings. BERTRAM G. GOODHUE. Dec. Rennalo commented on horsing on the SS Robin Hood. 14—Meeting called to order by around during meal hours. He XXX Frank D'Amato. Chairman claimed meal hours are like a It sure would be a good thing to hear from the SIU Brothers Johnny Spahn; Secretary D'Ama­ three-ring circus with Me.ssboy when they hit the foreign ports in regards to whether or not to. Elected Robert Gans Ship as master of ceremonies. they can pick up the LOGS in various bars, USS Clubs and the Delegate. Discussion under good well-known Seamen's Institutes. SIU LOGS are sent to many of XXX NIANTIC VICTORY, Sept. 7— these places every week, but the question is whether they arrive and welfare of various matters including slopchest price list, Chairman John Przelecki; Secre­ and are in turn picked up by SIU men. If certain brothers could XXX FAIRLAND, Oct. 8—Chairman mess room cleanliness, and place­ tary George Marcin. Stewards check up on this, and send in their reports about what places C. L. Deemer; Recording Secre­ ment of, mirrors in Deck and Department Delegate Arthur are getting the LOGS or what places aren't, plus the correct tary .Jack Dolan. Deck Delegate Stewards departments. One min­ Kavel reported all okay in his addresses of these places where SIU brothers spend their time. Deck Delegate reported too., many men taking ute of silence for Brothers lost at Department; XXX. Glove reported a few disputed News Item: Speaking for various steamship companies. off, and that any more would be sea. hours of overtime; Engine Dele­ Francis S. Walker, stated that the average earnings for un­ logged. Need for better night XXX FRANK NORRIS. Nov. 3— gate Arthur Smith reported no licensed ship personnel today are $285.16 per month... Our lunch discussed. Chairman J. W. Schmidt; Re­ beefs. Good and Welfare: Dis­ opinion is that this guy doesn't know what he's talking about XXX and doesn't care how much he distorts the situation. For his ELI WHITNEY. ; Sept. 18— cording Secretary Murray. Voted cussion over keeping performers information, none of the sailors makes anything halfway near Chairman BUI Thompson; Secre­ to strip linen from bunk* and in line, also a decision was his estimate—and even the Stewards and Bosuns aren't paid tary George W. Burns. No beefs clean rooms before payi/h for reached to approach the Captain the figure he claims. Of course, there is the possibility the reported by departmental dele­ next crew, Ship Delegate to in regard to increasing cigarette ration. One minute of silence sailors are charged for the coffee and water they drink and notify Patrolman if this is not gates. Voted to send a letter to the sea air they breathe. ^ LOG and inform Baltimore Agent done. Discussion of water which for Brothers lost at sea. UNION IS AS UNION DOES/ sjsfas? WlUl' SOPt CUT and RUN Wf?C III �T Page Ten THE S E A F A R E R S L 0 G FIRE STRIKES THE SS ELI WHITNEY IN ARGENTINA ' V < ' Fiiday, Feliruary 6* 1948 -"• •-.' ..-.'X. l Sound Intra-Departmental Good Will Held Important To the Editor: tent foreman, then it is time to An unlicensed department head woi^in(*"^hv aif' is watched closely by his brother ^ ^ A 1^,, ^ Union membors and . by the ""'a" • • "i S" • • • :• •:••'••:••;.• jOwes no man a f living unless he company officers and men. He',,.- ^ 4,^ u* • -4. u u ui. 44^™,! to obtain It by unholding is observed by the company to his rightful share. see if there is any way he can If we ourselves can't -as debe discharged or belittled at any v. .i A L- partment heads progress in hartime and by his brothers for his mony with .. -I members t the good of, Unionism. Many men who travel in these the crew and if we as workers rating wonder why in many in­ cannot gel along with the good department heads then all con­ stances they become involved cerned on the ship and- in the v/ith their brothers or with the Union will suffer. It is obvious company not knowing that in most cases they themselves are trying ir, 1 to discredit these men Smoke haze hangs over hose-lined deck of the Alcoa Tvr 1, +1, A * fights-have been going on vessel as crewmembers and local firemen fight blaze that broke Maybe they made too inany between tbe men and the demistakes, or they were intoxiout in the No. 2 hold during stay in Rosario. Flames were partment heads, so that they— cated or loud-mouthed too often. A crewmember and Rosario confined and no serious loss was suffered. Repairs, necessitated the company, can be the only dock police leave the smoke- There are many things, outside victor. by the fire, however, caused delay in the ship's departure. filled area after fire was of a man's ability that can foul DIVIDE AND RULE brought under control. Photos him up with his shipmates. Of course, everyoneis entitled to It is also evident that compan­ submitted by George Hatgimake some mistakes. If a man ies do not want any foremen or misios. made none he would be equal supervisory workers in the un­ to God, but when it becomes an ion and if they can do anything everyday experience then that is to further their aims, by robbing To the Editor: I son, Michael Ralph and James too much. our union of membership they'll 'Kennedy. These three Brothers not hesitate to do so. ^ I have a human interest story made up a sufficient SET EXAMPLE If we fight among ourselves l^t I would like to have pub- amount, although many others Where there is smoke there when there is no cause then we lished in the LOG, as I am offered their aid in the event is bound to be fire, but in'some ourselves-^are wrong. But when certain that it would be of in-^I either needed or wanted it. cases I have seen cliques try to there is cause to bring a. man up exploit innocent men. It is a on charges, they should be seen terest to all Seafarers, and will, It is true that we have had To the Editor: fact, however, that anyone sail- through so that we will not be surely show the readers of our some trouble mechanically and We, the crew of the James Is­ ng in a key rating must be an hindered with men that give us ... .. , ^ la fire in the No. 2 hold (Ed. land, Carras Shipping Company, example and not give these ele­ black eyes and cause unnecessary Dublication how we of the , ..ir . sea- note: Must.. i. have. been quite a farers International Union can gj.g according to the pictures) wish to express our appreciation ments a chance to make a hard unrest and agitation among the membership. and will stick together when-^ which resulted in delays on this to the owners for their thought- ime for him. fulness on Christmas Day. If a Steward keeps drunk and There is, of course, the per­ ever one brother or another vessel. But when it comes to one shipmate needing assistance Upon arrivail in Aruba, Cap­ dirty on the trip and starts petual griper and agitator who needs assistance. while in a foreign port, the way tain C. W. Herin received a letter throwing-, his weight around, thinks he is a good Union man While our vessel was in Ros­ these Brothers speedily offered from the owners to the effect then there is small chance of because he can always find fault ario, Argentina, I received word to help me in my particular case that every member of the crew expecting the best from his men. and does so whether there is that my mother w'as very ill makes me very proud to say that was to receive a Christmas If the man is incompetent then reason to or not. It is my belief and that the worst was to be.'I am part of the Seafarers In­ bonus. We think that if more he can blame no one under him that we can use fewer of these. For everyone's good, when­ shipowners would show has as for being the same. expected. I went right away to ternational Union. If a Bosun keeps in line him­ ever an attempt is made to down much fellowship it would be a our Captain and told him the Before closing, let me repeat self and knows his business then an unlicensed department head whole story, and asked him if that it is with heartfelt grati­ better world to live in. le has the right to expect his then these things should be he could pay me off here so I tude that I wish to thank these We wish to pass the word on men to be the same, but if he looked into carefully by the could go home to see my mother. Brothers aboard the SS Eli Whit­ through the courtesy of the LOG always laying down on the membership and the officials, so ney for their sincere and gen- that this is the best company any ob, he neither has any right to l­ that both sides can be heard He informed me that if I! .JT could got a reliel he would be I™ ^ud 1 want to of us has ever sailed with. Also reprimand the men or sail in without bias. There should be we have a Skipper who is tops. glad to lot me go home. The' = that rating. If on the other hand, no objections to this by any Many of us agree that is the best the men under any unlicensed American Consul in Buenos ^ ® ^ party who feels he is in the feeding ship we have ever been department head continue to lie right. I am .sure that this way ^ Aires promised full cooperation George G. Hatgimisios on. down on the job in all ways all will profit. in agreement with the Cap­ SS Eli Whitney We wish to thank Lindsey Wil­ whenever they have a compePaul Parsons tain's consent. Buenos Aires liams, director of organization, Unable to obtain relief in Ros­ for the splendid job done. We FOUR MEN ON A WATCH ario, I tried once more in Buenos hope this will help the men Aires but was again unsuccess- LOG Reader Thrills aboard-the Cities Service tankers |v ; i ful. This morning, my wife call­ With Photos of Son see the advantage of sailing imed me all the way from Philader the Seafarers banner. 1® <delphia, and informed me that To the Editor: We close hoping pur Brothers |i ; my mother had passed away. So Just a few lines to express will keep up the good work be­ i went again to talk with our r Captain, explaining what had my appreciation for your fine ing done. paper. I've been getting the LOG happened. But still no relief. Crew for about two years and every SS James Island copy has been enjoyed very FINE GESTURE much. Your Nov. 14 issue has I went Delegate, ml to the Ship A ^ pictures of my son Suggests Arrangement Bill Thompson, and asked him jjenry on the back page. It was On West Coast Payoffs if he would get the Department quite a thrill to see them. Delegates together and see what To the Editor: Will you please .accept the could be done to help get paid In regard to the letter of contribution enclosed with my ; off and fly home. sincere thanks for the splendid Brother William J. Jones in the After the Delegates talked work you people are doing and January 9 LOG in regard to the with the Captain, the Brothers the prompt delivery of the paper SUP taking all crews off west got together and made up every week. coast ships coming: in from the enough money to make $600, east coast under contract to the Shown here, from left to right, are: Woody Yeager, Bob I wish you all a very happy Seafarers, I would like to sug­ which is what it costs to fly Polchanis, Wally Cahill and Jerry Schaffer. They made up the home. I want the rest of the holiday season. gest that the Seafarers try and four to eight engine watoh on a recent , trip of the Joliet Union Brothers to know how Victory. Donald Southwood, who took the photo, says: "Some­ Mrs. William Clemens make some agreement with much I appreciate this wonderthe SUP in which crews of SIU thing seems to be missing in this picture, namely, the tops of Chicago, 111. ftfl j^sture of friendship. ships can remain aboard their their heads. I'm still trying to figure out how I did it." Any­ (Ed note: Many thanks and ships op the west coast. way, it doesn't happen often with Brother SouthWoOd. He Tlie Brothers who aided me takes some pretty-shari> shots. in this manner were Bill Thomp- j the satison's best to you.) , J ' Robert F; Kennedy Crew's Generosity Speeds Brother To Mother's Burial James Island Men Got Xmas Bonus From Carras Co. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday], Fabruary 6. 1948 Log-A-Rhythms Saga Of The Sam Aitken By AL GORDON Shakespeare, lhat immortal wit and sage. Said that all the world was but a stage. So here is the cast of one small plot, Some is comedy and some is not. ^ The set is a "Liberty," the drop, sea and sky. With a Mate that aspires to be "Captain Bligh," With a figure-head Captain not above shady deals. Minus guts to set the Mate back on his heels. The crew approached the Skipper with a legitimate demand To straighten out his Mate and assume his command. But the thought of a beef with the Mate left him quaking. So v/e leave him to lie on a bed of his making. Loaded coal in Norfolk for B.A. via Brazil, Was short a. Third Assistant which an Oiler had to fill. Refueled in old St. Thomas, but the Old Man would not give. So, it's do "a little business" for the girls have got to live. Next morn we sign a Fireman, and shove off right on time. And head for port of discharge, old B.A. in Argentine. Now it's drink wash' water, and it's thick enough to strain. For they've tampered with the water lines and the Chief's the one- to blame. So it's discontent and argument, all topside does is bicker. Then it's two and three, then five for one, the log book's getting thicker. And it's bell to bell on deck, yet they do not seem to care. The water's bad, the food is poor, the head's are seldom bare. Draws are few and far between. It's rationed, claims the Skipper. We would like to see the law on that. You tight old honey dripper. He cuts the stores down to the bone. And says there's top much waste. After all the foreign scows he's sailed. Must be too rich for the taste. <30ys DON'T C30TC0F5<\B! Then up the creek to San Martin lo take a load of grain To the Emerald Isle of Pat's and Mike's, Belfast Ireland. With lookout in the crows nest and standby in the bow. It seems these summer clothes are out of place somehow. Well it's Christmas spent in Belfast and we'll celebrate New Year's, So we're lapping up the Guiness till it's running out our ears. 'Cause they're sort of short on whiskey, but we're making out all right, *Til Charley tangles with the Mate out on the dock one night. Well there's Jesse James and Dillinger and then Machine Gun Kelley. The Mate steps up to Charley and pushed a gat into his belly. This happens in the morning, being treated like a con. As Dillinger, the Second, snaps the handcuffs on. « Now the ammunition locker is cold, damp and airless. 'Tis there they locked the Oiler up, and 'twas there the Mate got careless. At sea we couldn't do a thing when he threw his weight around. He forgot the U. S. Consulate was a bit of U. S. ground. Page Eleven Niantic Vic Crew Hails 'Pleasant' Trip; Departmental Cooperation Smooths Run To the Editor: We have just completed an in­ ter-coastal voyage on the SS Niantic Victory, Waterman, and we the crew wish to proclaim unanimously that it has been a very pleasant trip. What made it so was the cooperative attitude of the departments heads and especially the attitude of Captain Damian Hillseth whose consistent and successful efforts to promote good feeling between licensed and unlicensed men should be set up for all Masters of U. S. vessels to Shoot at. iilii iiiiii iiii At no time was there any petty bickering over draws pr the time of draws. If you had it coming to you you got it. The record high in relations between topside and foc'sle He was not above going out of that existed aboard the Nisntic Victory was consianily in his way to do a favor for any man aboard the ship. Needless evidence. Christmas was no exception as photo above bears out. to say this was highly pleasing In front row, left to right, are: Utility Mess (dark shirt), and satisfactory to all hands, and Jr. 3rd Mate, 3rd Mate, 3rd Assistant and the Messman. was deeply appreciated. Second row: Captain Damian Hillseth, who, according to the It was Captain Hillseth who, crew, set a record for all masters to shoot for; Ch. Engineer, with Chief Mate Anthony Reale, Ch. Mate*' and 2nd Electrician. Rear Row: 1st Assistant, Jr., spent a half day in the woods Steward, 2nd Mate and Sparks. getting Christmas trees for the messrooms.On Christmas Day he furnished tributed several boxes of choco­ along cigars, cigarettes and candy. cigars and cigarettes as well as late candy. Captain Hillseth left on New After dinner, the Captain and the most important ingredients used in making eggnog. With most of the officers and crew Years Day for Minnesota to visit our dinner, he along with Chief took taxi cabs to the hospital his family. We were all sori'y Engineer Jack Adams and Sec- to bring cheer to one of our to see him go but take plea.sure ond Mate Frank De Vries con- > Brothers who was sick. We took in writing this endorsement to show that there are Skippers who, while being efficient, can still be "Good Joes." While we are writing, we would like to list Burch's food shop and tavern at the corner of. Second and Washington in Van­ couver, Wash., as being a good place to stay away from. The propi-ietor had us all tossed out for no justifiable reason that we could see. On the other hand, the St. Elmo one block up the street is a mu'ch cozier place. Welcom­ ing 1948 in the traditional man­ ner, the proprietor put out beer On a trip such as they had, no wonder all hands were on the house and we enjoyed our­ smiling. Sealed at left side of table in crew's mess, going selves . in spite of being having from front lo rear, are; Jerry (no last name given), Leo been kicked out of Burch's a few moments earlier. Stephenson, Bill Kalinkas, Jack Arthur, Bob Pope and James Johnston. On right side, front to rear: Charles Sanders, Bill The Crew SS Niantic Victory Newbury, Bosun Putney, Vernon Weidman and B. Comeau. Two Views On Voyage Of Lahaina Victory The Mate still wasn't satisfied, for all that he had done. To the Editor; To top the Oiler's misery off, he logged him twelve for one. The crew then got together and declared they'd had enough. I see in the December 19 LOG So we'll start a beef and not give up 'til we throw this phony off. that the Black Gang Delegate of We notified the Consul of the Chief Mate's foul behavior. the Lahaina Victory has a lot of The Consul was a square one, decided in our favor. beefs about the Engineers. He told the Mate to pack his gear, who acted peeved and rattled. The editor's note at the bottom But he tucked his tail between his legs and very soon skedaddled. of the page says that this could We signed a Mate in Belfast and the Skipper seems to bear not have been on the Oct. 6 pay­ Hard feelings toward this new Mate, we think he's on the square. So, while on the beach if you should meet this Skipper looking off, but I know different as I was in that crew and was the first blue. The reason's this: He's searching for a new company, ship and one to see the Delegate's letter. crew. Everything he said about the monkey business, it won't be long till every rule in the con­ tract will be broken by them. Incidentally these same Engi­ neers aie on another trip on this same ship. Needless to say, thei'e's a whole new Black Gang. I'm only a permit man, but when men like these who I are book members (i-etired) act like this, what am I to think? I would like to hear from some fellows on that trip. I owe some money to some of them, and al­ Engineers was true and then though . I have a broken leg I still intend to pay them. some, but what has been done Donald T. Fisher about it? A lot of talk, that's paper I have been able to get to To the Editor: Nevir Orleans Hall all. The editor also said it was read. a clean payoff. That also is a I am now a retired SIU man. So in order to keep the LOG (Ed. Note; According to the lot of mali^-key. I have been home since July on hand, I would like to receive report of the Patrolmen who There were a few of us with 1947 when t tame in from Vene- the three bound volumes. En­ handled the Lahaina Victory (I was a closed, please find money order disputed overtime. zulea to New Orleans. for seven dollars (two dollars forj Wiper doing plumping work payoff, she was smooth and I received the LOG every week January-April, 1946; $2.50 forj which the Chief had the gall to clean. The headquarters rec­ and my wife and I enjoy reading May-December, <1946; $2.50 for say was a Wiper's regular job.) ords show that when Brother • it very much. What's more, all I January-June, 1947.) Fisher applied for reinstate­ MONKEY BUSINESS my friends enjoy reading it too Curtis Southwick ment recently, he admitted not iand it's hard to keep the copies 11 Phillips St. This could go on forever, but around' the house long enough Jamestown, N. Y. the point is if we're going to let being present at the payoff. for all to .read,>them. . •(Note; The volumes have guys like these keep,on shipping For another view of the trip • y and getting away <with all this eee- follo'w'-* ' |ier). : TheiLOG is the only true labor been forwertted.) Gives Friends Bound Logs •/ - • .k ; To the Editor; Most of us are looking for the perfect ship and I think that we have found it, or damn close to it. After taking it over from the NMU, we went to work right away and got her cleaned up so she looked" as an SIU ship should look. No one could ask for a better skipper»than Captain Anderson, and the three Mates have done evei-ything possible to make this a pleasant trip. We have had no disputed over­ time during the voyage. Two of the Mates are former SIU mem­ bers and all three are tops iA our opinion . We have just completed a trip • to South Africa on the good ship Lahaina Victory so, if you are looking for a good one, here it is—jump aboard. I will close now and hope that we get more skippers like Cap­ tain Anderson and more Mates like Babbitt, Larchey and Hirschey. > Bill O'Connor Lahaina Victory i �T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelv« A PREVIEW OF THE LATEST SALTY STYLES Borrows Big, Skips Scow; Trio Sore In addition to several crewmembers, the Patrolman who visited this ship suggested that this letter be written so we do hope you can publish it in an early , issue. We are -writing it in behalf of the Black Gang of the " SS Clyde Seavey, Isthmian. At our first Black Gang meet­ ing after leaving New Orleans recently, we learned we had only one full bookman aboard so we elected him Black Gang Delegate by acclamation. Then this character proceeded to bor­ row money from several men in ' the Engine Department. No one -who loaned him money knew the others had also done so. Upon arrival in New York early in the morning, he went to two guys and got 10 dollars from each of them so he could "go to the Hall and straighten : out a couple of beefs before she / paid off." Long after the payoff, • he sneaked on board, got his dough and scrammed. A couple of days later, at 10 o'clock at night, he sneaked on board again and started packing his gear. When discovered, he said he had sent a wire to square his debts, but he was unable to produce any telegraph receipt. All Brothers should watch out tor this 100 percent phony and others like him. He did all the aforementioned stunts while per­ fectly sober, his only intention evidently being to slip his ship­ mates. ; Now everyone knows it's no trouble to borrow money on an SIU ship. But guys like this one make it tough on the legitimate seaman who needs a few bucks for laundry and so forth. We the undersigned hope that thig letter serve to save other Brothers. We lost a total .of 60 bucks. Are A Bit Rough' S, 4, At left we have modeled the cruise costume specially designed for crew wear in the Islands. This number is very popular with the men of the Alcoa cruise ships. As you see, it combines the desirable coolness^ of short sleeves with the more formal blue of dungarees. Note the new six-inch cqff length. HARRY DAWSON Alcoa Cavalier J, 4. On our right is a number ex­ pected to revolutionize payoff at­ tire. The three-quarter length burlap coat contrasts exceeding­ ly well with the grease-spotted pants. The hat, a jaunty panama, is included for paying off in tropical ports. Completing the costume is a green shirt and gravy smeared tie. Bag is for payoff money. PETE D'ANNA Andrew Jackson i i i At left we have the answer for the sun-hungry. Cut-off pants, sun glasses and a wool cap make sun bathing sheer delight. Es­ pecially recommended is the wool cap for those with sensi­ tive scalps. The book is optional. 4. 4. it G. HAMMARSTRAND Steel Navigator At right agahr we have... Zounds! This guy's working. We draw the line when it comes to suggesting aUire for such as this. JOE WRIGHT Joliet Victory Replace Assistant Electrician With Second Who Holds Chief's Papers, Brother Says HITS ^GRABBERS' OF CREW'S GEAR To the Editor: m Mrsi Jack Procell - . Naw; Orleans.'' We Love But Clips The boys shown here unknow­ ingly model the correct ensem­ bles for the occasions described. To the Editor: Charles S. Ross (SUP) Having read Brother Wiley James R. Brown Parrott's suggestions in the LOG Ruben L. Humphrey of January 30, I agree that we (Ed. Note: The name of the are indeed in need of clarification accused man has been with­ of what is specifically expected held in accordance with LOG of an Electrician aboard ship. policy on personal beefs. While However, I disagi'ee with his the LOG believes that all suggestion regarding the rating members should be warned of Assistant Electrician* He sug­ gainst men who victimize gests that anyone sailing as an their Brothers the beef is pure­ assistant have three years in the ly a personal one.) engine room. Let us consider the case of an Oilei", for example, who actually SEAFARER'S WIFE i thoroughly agree with you that "gear grabbers" are not ..good members. Not only when they take the sliip's gear but too, when they pilfer the per­ sonal belongings of the crew. I had given my husband a wedding band shortly before he shipped out on the Horace Gree­ ley, Alcoa, in July. When the ship i docked here in September he got off as soon as it was cleared by customs. When he went back the next day, his locker had been entered and everything he had was gone, including his shaving .gear, work clothes and the wedding liand. I hope it doesn't happen to many members because some •\yives aren't as good-natured about such things. Ed Says: 'Pictures No slouches when it comes to snappy attire. Seafarers in general and these four in par-'ticular, are old hands at adapt­ ing their seagoing wardrobe to fit the hour and the mood. To lha Editor: w Friday. February 6, 1948- situation upon returning. Usu­ ally, in such a case, he gets a verbal blast from the Chief Engi­ neer because cargo operations have been held up. In effect, the Assistant Elec­ trician is "taking a ride" on the Chief Electricism. Situations lilce the above put the Union in a bad spot. For this reason, the suggestion is offered that the rating of As­ sistant Electrician be changed to Second Electrician in our con­ tracts, and that anyone desiring to sail in that capacity be re­ quired to have an Electrician's endorsement. In addition, he ought to be paid at a rate com­ parable to the Chief Electrician's pay. Anyone interested can attend one of the many schools in the country either private or mari­ time. For the inforrnation of resident aliens and others who for one reason or another cannot or do not wish to attend a maritime school, Coyne Electrical School in Chicago charges a tuition of $284 and is considered a good school. It is the opinion of this Brother that the money spent is a good investment. James Johnston (SUP) Dear Brothers: To the LOG'S request for pho­ tographs we've had first-rate re­ sponse. Those Brothers who have Sent in those black and whites you see in the LOG every week can stand up and take a big salute from the Editor. ' Several of the Brothers, in place of photographs, clipped from newspapers and submitted to the LOG pictures and car­ toons having a salty slant. We'd like to reprint them but, un­ fortunately, for several reasonsj we cannot. The photographs and cartoons reproduced in magazines and newspapers are the property of those publications and are cov­ ered by newspaper codes and, in some cases, copyrights. These we have to observe. TICKLISH TASK Moreover, attempting to re­ produce photographs from a newspaper is a difficult job and usually gives poor results. By the time a copied picture from a newspaper appears in the LOG it has gone through at least six photographic processes and id each process has, lost much de­ tail. "Those of you who have sent in such clippings can now read­ ily understand why they haven't been used. Brother Constanline Alexandris, who sent us a page of pic­ tures from the Baltimore Sun showing the activities of the Baltimore Hall, was right when he suggested that we shed a bit of light on the activity of that port, but, as was pointed out above, "no can do." (The pictures he enclosed showed the Baltimox-e Seafarers voting, playing cards, shooting the breeze and registering—all scenes worthy of space in the LOG.) To Brother Alexandria and the others, we say, "Thanks." The copy was Seafarer-appealing; Like Life magazine we like plenty of pictures but' we can't use these. Get out that old Brownie, dust it off and snap your own scenes. Those high-paid cameramen can be bested by a $2 shu'terbox. Better than that, we have a place waiting for your handi­ work. The Editor PLATT PARK IN CAPE VERDI ISLANDS WTioIe Gang Loved Harry's Fine Chow To the Editor: has put in his three years in the engine room. This man ships as Assistant Electrician. Has he, in any probability, ever had occasion to repair a winch controller? No. FREE RIDE What happens is that when he is required to stand a winch watch and trouble develops he is unable to do the necessary re­ pairs. The worst of it is that if the Chief Elecfrician is ashore tter is Ci0|^^w^^^lth this I am writing in behalf of the officers and crew of the SS Bull Run to congratulate and express our thanks and appreciation to Steward Harry Peeler, for the wonderful dinner he served to us on Christmas Day. It has been mutually agreed that it was one of the finest shipboard holiday, dinners that we have sat down to,, in our days at sea. Good sailing, Harry, and may we be fortimate enough to sail with you iS I The Peeific Tankers vessel as it passes "Washington's Face" off St. Vincente, Cape Verdi Islands. Ship made a seven and one-half month trip to Far East and Persian Gulf. ' Picture was submitted to the Parker Harry.:-' " , I "rill �Fridaf; Ft!lMe^% IMt THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thiiieea Handbook For SIU Ships' Delegates Sometimes, we forget that shipboard activity is the heart of the Union structure. Practically every phase of the Union's shoreside business is the result of some development aboard ship. Many of our contract pro­ visions are concrete examples. Certain of our working rules and conditions appear in the agreements because the experience of SIU crews pointed out the need for them. Similarly, our shipping rules and constitution are amended from time to time to strengthen the organiza­ tional structures and improve the general v/elfare of the membership. In many cases, these changes originated in motions adopted at shipboard meetings. Since the crews aboard the individual ships are the union's right arm, it naturally follows that they should be in A-1 shape. If they are, the Union will be able to push full ahead. If they aren't—well, just imagine what a fouled up situation might result. In connection with the importance of the shipboard unit, the purpose of this SIU booklet is to show how simply things can function smoothly out at sea. It highlights the role in our Union setup of a very neces­ sary cog—"the Delegate." Although intended as a guide for the three department delegates and the Ship's Delegate, it is recommended reading for all hands. A working knowledge and understanding of the Delegates' functions will not only make their job a lot easier, it will make life aboard ship a lot more pleasant and profitable for eveiy crewmember. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? If you're fortunate enough to be elected by your shipmates to represent them during the trip as one of the three department delegates—Deck, Engine, or Steward—or as the Ship's Delegate, you are justified if you feel a bit of pride. After all, it means that besides thinking you're an okay guy, they have respect for your ability to handle situations with tact and under­ standing and that you. know the score. By voting you into the job your shipmates have made you the crew's and the Union's representative at sea. And whether you think so or not—it's a pretty important job. In the old days crews weren't so fortunately repre­ sented. They were always on the short end of the stick and were shoved around from stem to stern.But with the coming of the Union—and the Union Delegates—they were enabled to assert their rights and draw the respect they're entitled to. Without the Delegates shipboard life could be one long stretch of confusion and jumble. Payoffs could be disorganized and possibly take days to square away. Bounds messy, but it's true. So, Ships' Delegates are a symbol of progress to seamen. On these pages appears the complete text of the new "Delegates' Handbook" which was prepared by the SIU Educational Department to serve as a guide and advisor to the Shipboard Delegates in carrying out their duties. The Handbook will be distributed in short or­ der to all delegates on all SlU-contracled vessels. Because of lack of space in this issue, the next installment of the "Seafarers Organizers' Hand­ book," the first of which was printed last week, will appear in next week's LOG. cratically for the good and welfare of all hands. If the membership can almost unanimously accept this code there's no excuse for allowing backsliders to operate outside the rules. Delegates should keep these thoughts in mind where handling situations aboard ship. DEPARTMENTAL DELEGATES Since the duties of the Departmental Delegates are pretty much to the point, let's take them up first. Overall the guidepoints apply equally to all depart­ ments; Steward, Deck, and Engine alike. Here's a few of your essential duties if you are a Department Delegate (if you're not,^t's a good idea to know them anyway): 1. Check each man's book or permit and see "that he is in good standing, and that he shipped through the hall. Vigilance must be exercised, particularly in ports where there is no haU. BE SURE EACH MEMBER OF THE CREW SHOWS A SHIPPING CARD WHEN HE BOARDS THE SHIP. 2. Keep a dues record of all men in your department. 3. Record all overtime as soon as it is worked. Specify date, ho'urs worked and type of work per­ formed. It should-be turned in as soon as possible after the work is done. 4. Instruct members of your department to keep an accurate record of their overtime in duplicate—one copy for them, one for you. 5. Avoid one-sided allbcation of overtime; see that the work is divided as equally as possible. 6. Turn over all overtime, whether disputed or not, to the department head. "THERE IS NO POINT IN ARGUING WITH ANYONE ABOARD SHIP ABOUT DISPUTED OVERTIME. Just give your list to the Patrolman at payoff time; let him settle it for you. One of your important jobs comes up when you're in a foreign port where shore leave is obtainable. Each department Delegate makes a list of the men in his department and how much of a draw he wants. This list is to be turned over to the department head. However, it is the Ships-Delegate who goes to the Captain to inquire about shore leave and when a draw can be expected. Each department delegate should see to it that no member of his department quits the ship until his relief is aboard. This is especially important in regards to FWTs and Cooks. That a "SIU SHIP IS A CLEAN SHIP" has basis in fact. Your department's living quarters should be clean and livable from shove-off to pay-off. Patrolmen have been instructed by the membership not to pay oft a ship whose quarters are dirty. See that your WHAT DOES A DELEGATE DO? All Delegates, as well as their shipmates, should realize that the cooperation of all hands at all times has been responsible for the Union's economic gains for the membership. The Seafarers further advance— and the already established gains—can be jeopardized • by an irresponsible crewmah here and there. Thus our ' stren^h is tied in with our enforcement of selfdiscipline. Subservience is not exp^fited of any man. Biut the membership has a right to demand a healthy k ^ respect for ^^le Union rules it has drawn up demo- WHAT HE DOES? To repeat, if delegates will work together everything is going to be., smooth sailing for all. Like when the time comes to check the ship's stores, the linen supply and the slopchest—a job which the Ship's Delegate does with the help of the other three dele­ gates. If after their joint effort, a beef arises and cannot be settled aboard ship, then the Ship's Delegate should CALL THE HALL—and pronto. If you wait till you're out at sea, you'll be left holding a bag of blue linen, or sumthin'. if • W Reading matter is a convenient thing to have on every trip, so a library rates big with the boys. Bound copies of the LOG and other Union literature should be included. If there are no racks to hold the printed matter, a sharp-eyed Ship's Delegate ought to be able to solve the problem easily. ^ • • Meetings are good places for the guys to blow their tops when they have something to pop off about. So the more meetings the more good can come of them. And if you're a hep Ship's Delegate you'll see that , the poppin' is plenty aboard your scow. « « * A good way to discharge your Union educational functions is through the medium of special meetings. Here the guys who know the score can give straight­ forward Union talks, so that the members may learn what the Union means in maritime. Get all the Union literature you can to use as background material for discussion at these sessions. tie * The Ship's Delegate's duties comes into play when there are issues about contract observance. Both sides have responsibilities—the crew and the company—and the Delegate should be interestd in seeing that both' ends of the bargain are met. • • * Beefs won't provide any profitable experience if accurate records of them aren't kept by the Ship's Delegate. State how they were handled and what settlement was secured. And on the subject of i-ecords, don't forget those copies of the ship's minutes, made in duplicate—one for the Pati'olman, one for the LOG. Repair lists and unsettled beefs prepared in two copies, too, and turned over to the boarding Patrolman. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW? Answering that question is pretty simple. There aren't many hard and fast rules to worry about. What the job requires mostly is some good old-fashioned common sense. Of course, you should be familiar "with Uiiion rules and regulations, just as all Seafarers should. But if you're a bit hazy on some of them, get some copies— and the Union constitution—from the nearest SIU Halland keep them on you for refei-ence. Get acquainted with your contract too. All thi^ will come in handy to you> personally later on. Meanwhile, they'll make your duties as Delegate much easier. Anything you do to • heighten your efficiency as a Delegate wiU also improve your standing as a Seafarer. The advantages of getting the old savvy, then, are two-fold: 1) They serve your Union, and 2) they serve YOU. listed but that would give the impression that he is supposed to memorize what he should do and what not to do. Instead the Union feels that flexibility in dis­ posing of problem is superior to a rigid set of rules. But, as with the Department Delegates, there are a few simple things that require attention on the part of the Ship's Delegate. Some are routine, some call for patience and determination—but they can all be dis­ patched with success by a man who wants to do the job right. We'll touch on the highlights, although not in the 1-2-3-4 fashion. In this way the Ship's Delegate can read them over a few times without feeling he has to memorize something, and before he knows it he should have the whole thing in a nutshell. department leaves their quai*ters as they'd _want to find them. The other Delegates, like yourself, can d'o a better job if they are assured of each other's cooperation. The Ship's Delegate, especially, needs the aid of the Department Delegates. Give your share. SHIP'S DELEGATE There's no use trying to minimize the job of the Ship's Delegate. Anyway you look at it, it's a mansized task. Upon the degree to which this Delegate carries out his duties depends the real success of the program for shipboard Union activity. His is also the job of coordination among the various departments. He acts as the crew's representative should involvements with topside arise. In the execu­ tion of his duties, tact, timing and a comprehensive knowledge of his Union are good assets to a Ship's Delegate. A great many of the Ship's Delegate's duties could be The reference to the Ship's Delegate as the crew's representative shouldn't give the impression he is any­ thing of a sea lawyer. He has to do some talking for the boys, especially in foreign ports, when requests for draws and liberty are in order or'if a bit of trouble arises. » * • "Nix" is a good word for the Ship's Delegate to apply on two occasions: 1) He should not allow per­ forming by any crewmember and he's got 100% back­ ing on this, ahd 2) He should not permit sign-ons or payoffs without a Patrolman present. • • * An alert Ship's Delegate will advise tlie men not to leave the ship if they are on a port payroll—unless they have a signed voucher or cash for the work per­ formed, including wages and overtime. BEEFS So long as there are ships sailing the seas, beefs will be a shipboard factor. Settling these beefs to (Continued on Page 14) �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 6, 1948 Handbook For SIU Ships' Delegates P 1^'" (ContinueJ Front Page 13) the satisfaction of the incmLership la one of the primary functions of the Union. However, plenty of situations ret alt in beefs that are eas.ly avoidable. Keeping down the number of small, pc .y bcjfs will give strength to the sound, legitimate ones that will be much easier to square away. - Beefs generally can be broken down into two kinds: 1) Those which involve the operators, over such mat­ ters as overtime, grub, quarters, etc. 2) Those that come up among crewmembers. The latter type beefs are the ones we're concerned with here since this booklet is aimed at making shipboard life sound and as free of unpleasantries as possible. One Seafarer put it neatly, when he said: "Keep those beefs medium and rare." lated its sentiments on this score into Union policy. Our aims are economic, not political. Occasionally, you'll find men who'll try to spread their gospel by saying that some phony political PIP THIS m> we pippin TOIS group or crackpot ..utfit that wants a union within KEEPING THEM "MEDIUM AND RARE" a union is responsible for every one of our victories. • ""We won this strike," and "we organized this union," . This Seafarer had several specific things in mind and "we won that wage increase"—these are some of when he gave his advice. Like these, for e.xample: the lines they use as they push their own line in­ • Personal beefs arc just that and no more. They stead of using their energies to build their own Union. don't involve the Union or your shipmates and Br on guard for bums like this. shouldn't be interpreted that way. • Keep these type of actions away from the ship, The best way to insure success in your overtime the Union hall and 'Union meetings. If .anyone tries disputes is to be certain they're legitimate. Phony OT to utilize the Union structure we have all fought so is no more substantial than a three dollar bill—and hard to build to'^'its present high position just to can be just as troublesome. If you have an OT beef advance his personal and political objectives, report g^et it in at the right time—DON'T wait until the the matter to a shoreside meeting. EAST minute! In the days of the old sailing ships, a big wind may Sleep is just as much a food for the Delegate as it have been used to good advantage. Today, it's a lia­ is for any other mortal. If you wake him up in the bility. Keep a safety valve on your hot air. Leave middle of the night on some petty beef, he won't be the yata-ta-yata-ta to the haybags. Like thousands of other knowing Union members, the wise old Seafarer referred to above, believes co­ operation will carry us all a long way. Delegates should cooperate with the men who have selected them as their representatives. But the gyew must also co­ operate with the Delegates. Joint effort will bring your ship in in good shape. And what's more, all hands will find shipboard life can be damned worthwhile. The Department Delegate should then make an entry on his overtime sheet. He records the work done as overtime for the man who would normally have done the work. All details should be specified, like the date it h^ippened, what work was performed, who did it, etc. Then the -Department Delegate mu^t turn the over­ time sheet over to his department head, WITHIN 72 HOURS at least, as stated in the agreement. And that's about all there is to it as far as the Delegate is concerned. In this way, the Delegate is in the clear. He has done his duty and he has made it easier for the Patrolman to collect this overtime at the payoff. , Remember this simple and easy procedure at the payoff: Let the Patrolman and the Delegate handle matters. The whole works will be slowed down and confused if all hands start hollering and talking at once. Patrolman and Delegates can do it quicker and with a minimum of time wasted. SOMETIMES DIPLOMACY PAYS OFF. TOO You'd be surprised at the results you can get in presenting a beef, if you sail into the situation on an even keel. Remember that you're trying to show that something is logical. The guy that said you can catch more flies witR honey than you can with vine­ gar wasn't shooting any blanks. If you're heading for the skipper's or a department head's quarters with a beef, show them the same courtesy you'd demand from them if they were com­ ing .into your foc'sle. By barging in like an invasion HANDLING BEEFS THE SMART WAY The suggestions outlined above, if followed out, will very often prevent beefs. At least, they can help worth two cents to you in the morning when he keep them at a minimum. But supposing you already have a beef. What actual steps would you take in might- have to act on something more important. ; Let's remember that seamen are men—first, last and handling it? Just to show how simple the procedure is, let's always. No crewmember should attempt to lord it over ' his shipmates. Union brothers have a joint purpose. take a specific case. One on overtime would be a Unrated men and newcomers shouldn't be bullied, or good one since this type of beef occurs fairly often. Suppose licensed men—or anybody other than an scoffed at for their sincere efforts. "Pro" bookmen and Ipermitmen shouldn't be pushed around. They have unlicensed crewmember—goes to work on a job that' the same rights with a few exceptions and are 'en­ is normally the work of an unlicensed member of titled to the same bi'eaks, benefits and protection as the Deck, Engine or Stewards Department. Then all hands who witness this violation of our any other Union member. If you're in a crusading spirit, channel your ideas agreements should report the matter to the Delegate to benefit your shipmates and your Union. Don't allow from the department involved. If it's the Mate and any crewmember to use his book as a pass for any- he's doing an AB's work, it is reported to the Deck type of political recruiting. The membership has trans- Delegate, for example. force you're just chalking up two strikes against your­ self before you even open your kisser about the beef. Knock on the door, if you're entering their rooms. Enter when y-ou get the response. When you get down to the beef, talk in a quiet voice and stick to the issues involved. In 99 cases out of 100 you'll get twice as far as you would by shouting and cursing. Most licensed guys are union men. And we always treat a union man as a good union man—that is, until he shows he's not. # * » All of this adds up to one thing—making shipboard life decent, clean, profitable and pleasant. If you will observe what has been said here and combine it with your own good sense, sailing for you and your ship­ mates will be mighty smooth. PERSONALS CREW. SS WARRIOR J. M. 3YRD The crewmember holding Book Get in touch with your mother No. 102327 is prepai-ed to pay at Box 206, Shelton 2, Washing­ back shipmates from whom he ton . borrQwed money. He asks that tit they get in touch with him. HENRY KEARNS ^ ^ ^ Your sister, Mrs. Betty Raynor asks you to contact her at 1706 GEORGE VAGO J, Call your home or report to ' Brown Street, Philadelphia 30, Union Hall in Norfolk for letter Pa. S. J. t. in regard to your case. EDDIE D. BURNETT "Had injury to left hand. 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HeppdIng, $1.00; J. Morawski. $2.00; E. Rivera, $2.00; E. J. i^leta, $2.00; L. A, Kart- tunen. $100; W. Elias. $2.00; B. T. Davis. $2.00; E. L. Lee, $2.00; A. Kej. $5.00; B. Schmitz, $2.00; R. Hunwick. $5.00: E. Jeter. $1.00; E. Marin, $2.00; G. Mirabueno. $5.00; J. E. Busalacki. $2.00; E. DeAngelo, $5.00; A. Rodriguez, $5.00. SS STEEL WORKER N. B. Cabahug, $2.00; C. A. Schuessler. $3.00; S. A. Pires, $2.00; C. Slaugh­ ter. $2.00; E. Knicklebein, $2.00; W. Hare. $2.00; R. C. Wilkerson. $2.00; P. J. Tice, $2.00; F. Barlizo, $5.00; P. Agigon, $5.00; A. L. Peters, $2.00; J. G. Fouts, $2.00; R. R. Rent. $1.00; D. E. Sanchez, $1.00; R. E. HalHday, $2.00; C. Hanson, $2.00; J. V.- Smoot, $2.00; H. D. Lafitte, $2.00; W. Yudovishes, $2.00; S. L. Woodruff. $4.00; Rr E. Hogan, $3.00; L. Ceperiano, $10.00; A. Vadell, $f.OO; H. Nicholson, $10.00. SS STEEL, KING D. E. Shields, $1.00; C. J. Magnan, $3.00; J. W. Everett. $3.00; L. E. Eiland. $300; E. P. Nava, $3.00; P. C. Chu, $3.00; J. Lambert, $2.0Q; J. Ren: tillo, $3.00; C. Mont-; i, $3.00; J. P. Lukk, o3.00; Pete Semar. $5.00; P. Wolf, $3»00; A. Castelo, $5.00; Chang Chan Olai. $3.00; C. Ching Maig, $3.00. SS PLATTS PARK G. C. Frank. $1.00; M. EI Mour, $1.00; R. O. Smith, $1.00; W. Hogancamp, $3.00; H. V. Benner, $2.00; W. Keilson. $2.00; E. A. Gibson, $1.00. SS WARRIOR I. Valles, $1.00; C. O. Story, $1.00; G. . Gjerseth. $1.00; J. L. Nusser, $2.00; J. A. .Aequarone, $1.00; A. E. McKinVstry. $1.00; S. Foscolos, $2.00. SS MCCARTHY A. J. Martel, $1.00; G. J. Campbell,., $1.00; F. Tonlicie ,$2.00; F. Forte, $2.00; J. R. Talbot, $2.00; H. Oliver, $5.00; H. Kusek. $2.00; L. Fedlne. $2.00; D. T. Blessing, $1.00; L. udniewski. $2.00; T. A. Pukki, $2.00; H. W. Girard, $1.00; F. M. DBowd, $1.00; W. G. Grohowski, $3.00; J. Devine, $3.00; T. J. Luoma, $2.00; S. J. Nutter, • $3.00; H. Dameron, $2.00. SS SOUTHLAND M. E. Spence, $1.00; R. Collliis, $1.00; A. E. Panton, $2.00; W. Woeras, $1.00; R. G. Pattison, $2.00; M. C. Wells, $1.00. . ; ; • ' ' • : T'. �Page Fiileen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridayf February 6< 1948 McDermott, Joseph ... 5.15 Lentine, W. J McDermott, Robert • 3.74 McDonald, Andrew J. Lentini, Dominick 5.78 McDonald, Brian — Lenty, James M .....v" McDonald, George C. Jr.^. 20.92 Leonard, Arthur W McDonald, Isiah 17.26 Leonard, Dewey S McDonald, James L .. 6.05 Leonard, Roger R McDonald, John .. 14.48 Leonard, Spencer .— McDonald, John 2.22 McDonald, John B Leonhard, C McDonald, L .01 Leopold!, Gennard McDonald, Milford H L07 Lepape, Noel Marcel P. .. McDonald, Sam W 5.40 Leray, Chas. Theo., Jr. .. McDonald, William 6.40 Lerma, Roberto McDonald, William J. .45 Lemon, L. J McDonough, Francis 1.40 Lesaine, O McDonough, James B .: 4.67 Lesher, Loyd McDonough, John 18.58 Lesley, Silas W. McDougal, Clinton W. 5.94 Leslie, Carl L , McDougal, E 1.50 Leslie, Erwin A .99 6.25 Lovett, Roy E 1 McDougall, Louis A 13.26 Less, Timothy J McCarick, Robert .. .... 20.01 Lowderback, Bennie H. .46 ' McDuffie, David 19.64 Lester, Audrey 4.21 McCarthy, Carroll Lowe, Chas 12.61 McFarland, Clay S 25.67 Lester, Clinten, A. 8.26 McCarthy, E Lowe, Geoffrey D 4.66 2.79 McFarland, Milton L Lester, Gerald Hansford.. 22.26 3.96 Lowe, Hubert G R Liinder, A. .. 32.69 ' McFarland, Robert Letvinchuck, John 8.48 McCarthy, Robert 1.40 Lowe, William R 11.76 Lindgraan, Gesta 1 McFarland, William R Leua, Antonio .33 McCarthy, Timothy T. Lowpr, C.25.66 15.87 J McFarlin, J. Mes W Levasseur, Joseph G 3.22 3.23 Lower, David P 37.13 J McFerrin, J Levetq, Chester 17.33 McCarty, Maurice 4.42 Lowery, Hershel 27.06 Lindsjo, Nils H . McGaney, Claude Levin, Abe .99 McCaskie, Homer . 1.60 Lowry, Jess 1.37 Lindstrand, Gordan , McGallis, Nelson Levinson, Bennett . 21.07 McCasland, C .29 Lozada, Joseph R 1.44 Lindstrom, Carl McGath, G. Le A Levy, Harold Irwin , 5.92 McClain, Harry ... .94 Lubinski, Walter C 1.87 Lineweaver, R , McGee, Earl D Levy, Samuel 17.26 McClain, John 10.26 Lucarello, Ralph 5.76 Linton, Clarence Jr Lewellyn, Adam I McGee, L Lucas, Douglas U 1.00 McClain, John I. . 11.61 3.46 ^ 1 McGee, Merlin James — . Lewis, Alfred D 2.97 McClanahan, Case; 6.88 Lucas, George 4.20 Lipari, Antonio j McGehee, N Lewis, Carroll C Lucas, George S 18.34 7.52 .01 Lipkowski, Henry K. A. .. f McGeorge, Charles Lewis, Charles C 9.33 1.78 Luce, William L., Jr. . 14.88 Lippert, George j McGinn, John R Lewis, John, Jr Luciano, iJominic 11.59 .94 12.00 Lipscomb, Richard T., Jr. . McGinnis, Joseph C. Lewis,* Lenard F 9.46 .40 Luckado, Tyler F 1.65 Lis, Frank , McGlothlen, Vern Lewis, Richard C Lucke, Vernon C 5.12 McClendon, Bernard "7.24 icen, V. ; McGoIdi'ick, Wm ... Lewis, Richard D ' -sSi .53 McCloskey, P. M .15 Luft, Alexander ;er, Erwin .... 1.34 1 McGowan, Edgar Lewis, Wm. H 3.96 2.40 Lugo, Cirilo . 30.89 Litchford,- Robert S McGrecvy, Michael O Lewkowitz, Sam 3.43 Lukas, George .89 McCollom, Eugene Little, Hugh A. -. 4.36 , McGregor, Donald H. Leyba, Frank 4.00 Luke, Bert^il 1.83 117.50 Lezency, Alfred J McGregor, Samuel Lund, A. L 9.16 7.33 2.01 Littleton, McGuffey, Albert L'Heureux, G. A. 1.30 J, Wasil 98.75 Lund, Frank O 3.00; McGuffey, James Libby, G , 4.13 Michel! 79 Lundquist, Niis H .64 : Libby, J. M 8.26 McGuffey, James E 1.44 McCormick, Clyde B on, Alexander 70 Lunn, Joim Josepli 3.87 Libby, Leonard A 30.43 McGuiness, Alfred P 33 McCormick, Edward J on, Floyd H. 21.53 Lnnt, Harold D 3.32 Liberatore, Edward 1.37 McGuinn, T. J .<n McCormack, Eugene T on, Wm 5.79 Lupieu, H 9.87 : Light, Jack R McGuire, John Henry 1 46 McCosky, Maurice P one, Floyd R 15.27 Lupo, Henry J. 4.87 : Libht, Paul A 3.33 McGuire, Paul A. 7.24 McCourt, Peter M Maurice E 64 Luque, G. E. ' 41.55 : Lightfoot, Robert W 1.25 McHale, Wm. Joseph 2.13 McCown, William E t, Francisco 74 Lusgber, Dale .45 ] Lii, Joseph, Jr. 1.44 McChally, Francis Lush, John S. 21.19 McCoy, Gene C 10.69; Liias, Kaljo 13.45 McHena, Theodore E. Luster, Milton B 7.11 McCoy, Geor^ H 2.31 ] Liles, Clois 1... 24.65 McHendrick, R. D 7.47 McCoy, Harry Peter 53.77 Lutes, James F. 1.68 j Liles, Floyd 35 Mclntire, R. M 8.22 McCoy, John Gorman B. — 1.15 Luth, William C. 33.11 ^ Liles, Harold R 27.03 Mclntyre, Albert J 9.55 McCoy, Melton L. :e, Howard 7.05 Luther, William B. 14.66 J Lillis, John E 36.79 Mclntyre, J 45 McCoy, Patrick Toribio 2.12 Lutz, Frederick F .94 ] Lillo, Donald C 3.44 Mclntyre, John C 7.92 McCranie, Harold Charles E 1,548.63 Luxenberg, Robert 5.64 ] Lilly, E. J 18.70 Mclntyre, John F Lyles, Elton L. -5.76 McCrocklin, John Will 4.45 McKale, John E 1.07 McConie, Jack M Lockwood, Thomas C 1:69 Lyles, Jesse M 16.80 McCulloch, John R 40.46 McKay, William J Loeffler, Theo. L 11.07 Lyman, Dawson C 2.72 McCulloch, Thom. L 23 McKee, Charles Loenhorst, Wm — 33 Lyman, John 3.64 McKeldin, Robert M. 45.93 McCuUough, Henry 1.91 Lynch, Albert P, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Loetzerich, Peter W. Calvert 4839 Logan, John W 17.33 McCulloug, John Obert .... 15.48 McKendrick, Raymond D.. : 4.95 Lynch, Charles BOSTON 278 State St- Logan, Thomas V. 11.48 McCurry, John A 2.47 McKenna, E. J 2.00 Lynch, Harold J BowHain 4488 1.19 McCutcheon, James A...... 16.49 McKenna, Francis 45 Lynch, James J., Jr. BUFFALO ............ W EachaiiKe 'St. Loggina, James R 3.14 McKenzie, Hugh L 4.43 Lyndall, Mervin Francis.. 8.86 MeDe, Ernest Robert Cleveland 7391 Logie, Kenneth G 6.12 McDanials, Wm. J 28.51 McKenzie, Thomas A. CHICAGO ........24 W. Superior Ave. Lomen, Johan A. 9.18 Lyon, Harvey Superior 8178. Lomas, A. 4.20 McDaniel, H. C 15.83 McKeman, Francis D. .79 Lyon, Ronnie E. CLEVELAND 2« Carroll St, 2.49 McDaniel, R. J 79 McKinley, John P .60 Lyons, Albert Lomax, Clarence W DETROIT .... ..i.....i9a8 Third St. 6.43 McDavitt, Johnnie J 37.91 McKinley, Loyal R 18.59 Lyons, Arthur B. CidUllae 6887 Lomroch; Harold 13'.99 McDermott, Edward 72 McKinnon, David H. 4.17 Lyons, Cornelius OULUTM ...... .1.831 W..llUiU«aii St. Long, C. J. Unclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company 5©1 fflBEaNIA BLDG^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. The tti&vmiaR Is a Est of uncIalBied wages and Federal Old Age Benefit oTer-dedactions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to Decanber 31, 1946. Men due money dionld call or write the company office, 391 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security numl)er, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Melroae 4119 Long, Charles E. ... .S68%—asrd St. Long, Edward R. J>heae 2-844B' Long, James C. HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL ntone 68777 Long, John M MOBILE Saulh Lawrence St. ;Long, Melvin PhofM 2-1784 .Longo, Aired MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Longtime, Norman A. ....:. MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. MEW ORLEANS .....338 Chartree St; Longworth, Norman A. MacaaUa 8112-6113 Loobey, Allbn NEW YORK 61 St. Looney, Donald E. HAnover 2.2786 Looney, Michael J. ............ in»F(^ .127-129 Bank St. Lopey, S. G •Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA ..... . Ssath 7A St. Lopez, Ernest R Lombard 3-7681 Lopez, J. C. PORTLAND' MT 'W. Bumaide St. Lopez, Jenaroa Reacsa 6338 Lopez, Mandei P. JUCUMOND. CaUf. 2S? 8th St; Lopez, Serafln G. Phone 2S9B; SAN FRANCISCO .... ....108 Market St. Dopinsky, C Douclm 28478 Lorentsen, Fred SAN JUAN, P.R 282 Ponce de Lem» Lorentz, John C Snn Juan 2-8990 Lorenz, Wm. D. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay SL Lorenzo, John Phone 3-1728 Lorett, Wm ULATTLE ... •• Seneca SL Main 0290 Lorio, A. TAMPA .... 1808-1811 JL PVanklhi St. Lornsen, Nils ......... Phone M-1323 Lothrop, George ... etett oewt .............. .618 Summit St.CarfieU 2113 Lough, Vernon Wm, Jr. WILNBNGTON ..... .446 Avalm Blvd. Louie, Jose M. Terminal 4-3431 i^Love, Matthew John .. VfCTOHIA, B.C. ... .6iB .Bmii*ta« BL Lovelace, Vemon Garden-.',6361 Lovell, Coy C. VANCOUVER ... . .. . ;88» 'HamUtoa 3*. (UM.VESTON .-jPiacMifr Lovell, Harold TiOv^t,; AHis .46 2:79 .01 15.14 44.27 4.67 20.53 7.47 .01 24.14 6.91 .89. .89 9.90 1.31 23.83 6.40 14.72 5.94 1.42 7.23 .82 72.96 20.00 14.58 13.87 3.00 64.35 12.96 5.64 -5.04 117.50 ' .74 11.34 2.79 14.05 .14 15.93 1.40 fl.33 6.47 3L74 ia.33 4.70 koo 17175 3.75 2.51 .33 1.4;56 3;23 7194 M.29 ^8 LOT 53^91 £04 L42 ILIO .51 5.16 .10 «95 ions? .59 27.03 7.57 47.60 8.76 9.13 .28 5.99 1.63 10.22 " 12.16 Lyons, Eddie 5.94 5.35 Lyons, Emil R. 7.42 46 Lyons, James H 12.39 3.91 Lyons, Norman The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Lyons, Russell L. 1.42 4.63 farers International Union is a'vailable to all members 'Who wish Lyons, T. F. 19.59 3.03 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment -of Lysk, Paul .59 16.21 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Lytel, J 16.06 59 30.58 the LO€r sent to you each week address cards are on hand at e'very 15.82 Lytell, Paul M. ... 19.30 . SIU brancR for tbis purpose. S.03 McAbee, James L 13.19 10.74 McAlhany, John F. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 22,89 hall, the LQG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 2.67 McAllister, Charles M 17.20 McAllister, John A 1.381 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 4.27 McAllister, Thomas "1.98 "" Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. . 7.45 1.48 McAlpine, William 01 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 6.65 McAnally, J. McAndrews, J. 1.58 2:79 53.67 To the Editor: 79 McAnespy, F 6.50 2.82 McArdle, Alvin E I would Kke the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the,;V?§ , ~ 10.74 3.13 McAtee, John address below: ..... 51.14 8.26 McAtee, John J 7.91 McAuley, Charles J. . ,.7 11.36 13.72 Name 6.79 McBrayer, Thomas L. ... 5.64 2.80 McBride, Boyd C. 1.88 20.58 McBride, Clarence J Street Address .15 1.88 McBride, Elmer E. .24 4i!l McBride, Fred State City 164.45 17.92 McBride, James J. .... 1.64 4.20 McBride, Sampson F Signed McBride, Walter B. .... 2.48 .46 1.42 McCaleb, Linus M. ............ 1.75 Book No. 10.74 McCamy, Richard D. ......... 8.47 6.06 14,67 McCannon, Rby L.' Notice To Ail SlU Menbors •4 �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 6, 1948 The Roamer Signs Articles In Mobile The SS Alcoa Roamer, a bauxite carrier, which operates out of the Port of Mobile and like her sister ships on the same run is manned by Union-wise Seafarers. Scene of the activity pictured at right is the ship's s-lcen. where new crewmen are signing articles, after Union Patrol­ men made certain contract conditions had been observed. This particular sign-on was delayed several hours until com­ pany agreed to make needed repairs and install heaters in some of the foc'sles. According to men going out on the Roamer, the Stewards Department was rated A-1. Here, are three of the galley gang, from left to right: Alonzo Betts, Night Cook and Baker, who is also Department Delegate; Harry Martin, Chief Cook, and Cecil C. Gordon, Steward. Before signing on Seafarers are assured that all provisions of the contract are lived up to. This view of the sign-on in Mobile, aboard the Alcoa Roamer, shows Stewards Patrolman Jeff Morrison carefully watching to make sure that each SIU member makes no mistake about the articles he is about to sign. In this way all SIU men are protected, and at pay-offs a Patrolman is always present to guarantee that each man gets the money that is coming to him. The Seafarers motto is "All beefs are settled at the point of production—right on the ship!" - u iiilw [r\,^ 1)m S. t S. -: ;'U . ^ t "i\ .A I W While the crew was signing on, uixloi'ding operzlions were proceeding full blast. Tn photo left is one of the giant shovels, which kept dig­ ging into the Roamer's hatches for huge mouthfuls of the bauxite which will find its way into most of the world's alu­ minum supply. Complicated looking net­ work in, photo at right is part of the vast machinery used in removing the cargo. The Roamer wound up the sign-on and left Mobile last week. wm A J * •a- I \ V• i : - vV, - • Iim'l I*. i 1 1^%,. * - ' „ 1-'^: M f I ii' -.S � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Offidid Organ of tke Seafarers Intsrnational Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 30. 1948 *'Now, Repeat After Me—'The Dirty, imperialist Marshall Plan.'' •^ . r vv'. I ^ No. 5 SfU Submits Proposals ToOwners Ass'n;Calmar Accepts Penalty Clause The SIU Negotiating Committee met as scheduled with representatives of the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York the morning of Tuesday, January 27, in its drive for a general wage increase. The com­ mittee for the Union submitted their proposals and a second meeting will be held February 3, after the owners have reviewed SIU demands. Meanwhile, the Committee has reached virtual agreement with the Cal­ mar Steamship Company, several disputes regarding the Engine Depart­ ment being still outstanding. • The Committee reports that more Insular, Peninsular & Octhe new contracts with Calmar' cidental, Smith & Johnson, and' and with the Ore Steamship South Atlantic. Corporation, both owned by the Separate negotiations for the i Aboard ship the arm of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, same wage increases will be con- j Union is the Ships and De­ probably will be signed simul­ ducted with those contracted ! partment Delegates. A good taneously within 30 days. companies which are not mem- T crew, for its own protection, In the negotiations with the i bers of the Association. Included picks its Delegates early, and Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners j are Waterman, Mississippi, Illincarefully. Have you and your Association, the SIU is seeking, ois-Atlantic, Overtakes, Amerishipmates elected your Dele­ an adjustment of the inequities can Liberty, American Eastern, I gates? If not. do it now! between Ihe general agreement Kearney, Moran, Atwacoal, Cros- ; and the Isthmian agreement in by. Coral, Gulf Canal, Meseck, the wages for a number of rat­ and Ponce Cement. All except ings as well as the general in­ Ponce Cement already have in­ crease which will be over and dicated their willingness to open above all such adjustments for talks. the ratings affected. CALMAR YIELDS PENALTIES Also scheduled is a meeting on February 4 in Philadelphia The new agreement with Cal­ between the SIU negotiators and mar will be superior to all pre­ The SIU first requested recog­ representatives of the Sag Har­ vious agreements. It includes the Due to a last minute stall by der the Taft-Hartley Act, a ma­ standard penalty cargo clause the company, the voting on the jority of all the members of the nition as bargaining agent on bor Tanker Corporation. Cities Service tanker French crews must vote for the Union in Cities Service tankers, on Octo­ The members of the Union Ne­ ; which Calmar previously has , ber 28, 1946. The company re­ gotiating Committee are J. P. stubbornly resisted. /Creek, scheduled for January- 22 order to win the union shop. i In the bargaining election, a jected the bid and two days Shuler, Robert Matthews, Lind­ I Calmar and Ore have been was not completed. Accordingly, the ship was again scheduled to man who didn't vote was not later the Union petitioned the sey Williams, Joe Algina and operating under written agree­ be voted, this time in Jackson­ counted. In the union-shop elec­ NLRB for a bargaining election. Paul Hall. Spokesmen for the ments with the SIU only since tion, a man who doesn't vote is I After a series of- hearings, vot­ Association at the first meeting 1945. Before that, there were ville on January 29. counted as being against the ing began on the ships on Oc­ were Captain Williams of Bull, verbal agreements based on the As soon as the NLRB certifies tober 23, 1947* a year after the Captain Proud of Alcoa and West Coast contract and the Un­ union-shop. the entire election and designates Robert Chapdelaine of the Sea- ion naturally has found bringing first step was'taken. Accordingly, every man on a the SIU as bargaining agent for Incidentally, there are now 16 train line. the two lines up to the East creWs on Cities Service ships, Cities Service ship must-vote in The companies belonging to Coast standard a difficult job. ; the Seafarers will press for a the union-shop election to get tankers in the Cities fleet, double under the number there were when the the Association include Bull, Al­ One reason for this has been union-shop election. Certification the Cities Service fleet coa, Eastern, Bernstein, Balti- the manner in which the Ore organizing campaign began. should be forthcoming within full SIU contract. another week, according to SIU ships operate. The only place Greneral Organizer Lindsey Wil­ they touch land in the United States proper is Sparrows Point liams. What stalled last week's voting outside Baltimore. of the French Creek in PaulsBALBOA, C. Z.—Ships at sea Master must radio the "Govt. every case, it should be i-emem- Bethlehem Steel owns the dock boro, N. J., was a company claim can now obtain free emergency Medico, Pancanal" through the bered. and has the entire area for miles In Canal ports, a ship can con­ around fenced off and guarded that it had not been properly Navy's radio station in Balboa. medical advice from the Health notified by the NLRB of an ex­ The message should state clearly sult the Quarantine Boarding by company cops. The ships Department of the Panama and briefly the symptoms for Officers in case of sickness. If a bring bulk ore from the coast tension of the voting period. doctor is required, the Pilot will of Chile. A telegram was not enough for Canal on radio request, the Ma­ which treatment is desired. Cities Service, whose officials rine Superintendent and the Ashore, steamship agents may direct the Master to hoist FEY. Calmar is somewhat easier to^ demanded a signed letter. How­ Chief Health Officer announced take seamen to the Balboa Dis­ The same signal can be hoisted handle, since it carries general ~ ever, the slight delay will not in a circular. pensary or Gorgas Hospital at by a ship lying at anchor or in cargo on the intercoastal run. affect the final outcome. • the Pacific terminu^of the Canal. transit through the Canal. In re­ However, Calmar has always Treatment can also be obtained At the Atlantic end, seamen sponse a doctor will board the resisted unionism and continued ashore provided a patient need­ DIFFERENT SET-UP ship at the nearest lock. this policy even after being General Organizer Williams, ing it is brought into one of the can be taken to the Colon Hospi­ .In response to FEW, a doctor brought under contract. For in­ tal'for dental service, treatment commenting on the situation, various dispensaries by a ship's -sti-esses again ihat the forthcom­ agent carrying a Master's certi­ of moderate illnesses, veneral dis­ will be sent as quickly as pos­ stance, during the 1946 general ing union-shop election differs fication of the case. However, in eases, immunizations and minor sible, and when FMZ (emer-, strike, Calmar was the only slightly from the bargaining elec­ emergencies stretcher service will injuries Or for medical advice on gency) is flown with AWK (am­ company, so far as the SIU chronic ailments. But a Mas­ bulance required) a doctor will knows, to attempt to recruit • be provided. tion now being completed. ter's certification is required in be sent to lihe ship by boat. finks to crew its ships. To get advice at sea, a ship's In the union-shop election, un­ Ships Delegates Cities Servise Okay Expetted Soon; Seafarers To Press For Union Shop •rl| New Canal Zone Medical Service Available �Page Two i: TBJE SE AFA RE RS LOG Priday. January 30« 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District if^"V • r.i-- '•5 ' • • u -•• ;• Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 54 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER ------ Secretary-Treasurer T-;••'•• .Mi- Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Illogical Logic Just what is it about a merchant seaman that makes Ihm the constant candidate for the title, "Forgotten Man ifer Year?" Right now it's the U. S. State Department that is trjdng to push him out in the cold. But of all the brushi ' _ offs given the American seamen—and they've been given ' many—the State Department's could be the most disas­ trous. , Everybody is more or less familiar now with the European Recovery Program, better known as the Mar­ shall Plan. This plan to bring American aid to the millions, of suffering people in Europe to give them a bit- of a chance to get on their feet has been widely publicized and supported. The Seafarers International Union has announced its approval of relief shipments "to the shattered people of Europe and Asia." A joint resolution proposed by SIU and SUP members urging assistante "to- help them create a decent world out of the chaos wrought by the war," was adopted by the New York membership at a regular meeting Dec. 3 last. . , It's pretty well agreed that, unless the world is .hii stabilized, we in America can enjoy no peace. mi What has not been widely publicized is the State Department's recommendation that 500 ships be turned over to the various nations to transport the vast supplies involved. The poker-faced members of the State Department These are Sha Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, made the recommendation for the sake of economy, they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hangin; say. And that's where we Seafarers charge them with heavily on thplr double-talk. Even the most conservative figures show writing to them. hands. Do Wh^ you xan to cheer them up by that the cost of using American vessels to handle the flow E. FITZER of relief to Europe would be between ONE and TWO FORT STANTON HOSPITAL ROBERT B. WRIGHT A. L. MALONE PER CENT of the total cost of the entire program. C. MIDDLETON A. LIPARI In the eyes of the State Department, one cent out of A. lylcGUIGAN A. SAMPSON C. McGILBERRY every buck spent oh the program—and only a fraction R. S. LUBLIN P. KRONBERGS of which would go to American seamen as wages—is too J. SUPINSKI F. V. CHAMBEPJ,AYNE G. KOCZAN much. MA, JOHN-P. WILLIAMSON A. LOOPER We would like to know what kind of economy it is i- t. * BALTIMORE HOSPITAL would throw 50,000 American seamen out of work NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEIL R. RARDIN [immediately to save that one cent out of a dollar. F. E. WHEELER J. NUNIHWA Coming at this critical moment in American shxp- T. M. LYNCH G. BURNS , -ping, the State Department's proposal, if accepted, could J. CONIGLIA H. J. CASEY F. J. CARROLL write finish to the merchant fleet and with it the liveli­ G. BRADY P..PETAK .I..R. MILLER hood of a large section of the nation's citizenry. A. AMUNDSEN (SUP) E. FREMSTAD The majority of the American people are in favor L.A.HOLMES G. WHITE • of the Marshall Plan. They are willing to bear the ex- J. E. KENNAIR STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL pense to make the world a more decent place to live in. A. C. KIMBERLY A. R. CHISHOLM F. J. SCHUTZ They have not said they want to whittle off a fev/ bucks R. SMITH J. E. FARQUHAR at the expense of the American seamen whose future W. WILCOXON J. PRATS :MMisVat stake. S. LeBLANC J. PREZEDPELSKI J. GARDNER • ' There is no Sound reason to the State Department's R. E. STRIPPY T. MUSCOVAGE ~ false note of economy. Certainly it does not justify their L. CLARKE R. -D. JOHNSON (SUP) D. HERON willingness to torpedo thousands and thousands of Ameri­ J. W: GORDON E. LARSON can workers whose livelihood is tied in with ocean R. LUNDQUIST A. MENDOCINI commerce. J. MAGUIRE G. FRANKLIN , W. G. H. BAUSE ' We have a rjght to demand that the State Depart- J. CARROLL J.DENNIS M. R. RIVERA withdraw the ridiculous provision that :now blots D.,PARKER G. T. FRESHWATER 'the Marshall Plan. .. C. MASON J. VATLAND Men Now In lie Marine Sfatspi^ls ;. : 'r- When entering the Rospltal notify the delegates by post> card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hos^ttil You can contact your Hos< pital delegate at the Stalen Island Hospital.at the £oUow: ing :times: Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday ^ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd,and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) G. GAGE E. LACHOFF J. H. HOAR J. McNEELY , #1: BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. / -R. LORD C. CREVIER J. SMITH " [S' P. CASALINUOVO F. O'CONNELL '[ j J. LEE ' •E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE _ 4; 4. 4.GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. vW. GANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BAXLERSTON \ J. B. LIGHTFOOT C. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES - J. -F. MARTIN -C. R. HANSON (SUP) "i|. -BUirPALO HOSPITAL ARTHUR LYNCH . MICHAEL DONOVAN PRANK AMAGETT;: �Friday, January 3Q, 1948 T H E SE AF ARERS LO G VEPCfRT/ /MMKRSHIP Page Threa Final Dispatch By MAURICE BURNSTINE By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Txeasurer NEGOTIATIONS I trict, to open negotiations on the time during the month of Febru­ Negotiations with the Calmar, wage scale at any ti,ne. The Sea- ary so that a policy can be laid Steamship Company have been . farers is the only Union that has down before the membership for completed but have not been such a clause in an agreement, action and then put into effect. signed pending the completion of and the stubbornness with which OBGANIZATION negotiations with the Ore Steam­ we have fought for this clause The Organizers report that the ship Company, both of which be­ shows dividends at a time like balloting of the French Creek, this. long to the Bethlehem Steel. which will vote in the Port of There are a few more items The Negotiating Committee for Jacksonville" this week in the Na­ that have to be worked out in the Union will meet with all tional Labor Relations Board the Ore agreement which will member companies of the A. & election to certify collective bar­ have to be signed, and both G. shipping operators on Tues­ gaining agents for the Cities agreements will be subjected to day, January 27, 1948. The Un­ Service Oil Company, will com­ the membership simultaneously ion is proposing an elimination plete the Cities Service election. of inequities in wages for several The eligibility date of this elec­ for action on acceptance. • The Union has taken advantage ratings in the Deck and Stewards tion began October 20th for a of -the clause in its agreement Department. sixty day period. The National The Union has further pro­ Labor Relation Board extended which enables the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North posed an overall increase in this for a. thirty day period in America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis- wages for all ratings in the un­ order that most of the imlicensed licensed personnel. By the next personnel aboard tankers belong­ regular meeting the Ngotiating ing to this company would have Committee should be able to re­ a chance to vote for the xmion port favorable results in these by which they wished to be negotiations. represented. 1948 OFFICERS Before January 20th the Na­ All of the newly elected offi­ tional Labor Relations Board cers of the Union have been duly recommended a further extension notified of the post to which of ten days to'be granted so as NEW ORLEANS — All Ste­ they have been elected for the to accord all the French Creek wards are urged by the New Or­ year 1948 as per constitution. In crew a chance to vote. leans branch not to accept "Hol­ most ports they have reported The French Creek arrived in sum" bread. for duty and are now functioning New York on the 22nd but the At its" regular membership iq their regular official capacity. company refused to grant a vote meeting, the branch voted unani­ It is recommended, inasmuch on her because of the fact that mously to boycott tl-is brand of as the Headquarters office is now they claimed they had not been bread by not using it in their tied up in negotiations, that this notified of the ten day extension. homes, not eating in restaurants meeting go on record to instruct The company must have been where it is served and not allow­ the Secretary-Treasurer to call a able to get a couple of company ing it aboard SIU ships. special meeting at a convenient stooges aboard the vessel while The branch acted in response time for the purpose of electing in New York, for they are now to a request for support received a quarterly financial committee demanding her to vote when she from Bakery Workers Local 35 to audit the quarterly financial arrives in Jacksonville. of New Orleans which recently report of the Third Quarter for The extra ten day extension won a 10-week strike called 1947, and check in Secretai-y- will terminate January 30th and against a group of bread bak­ Treasurer elect, Paul Hall. a vote will, be coimted either eries., However, the Holsum AGENTS CONFERENCE Saturday, January 31st or Mon Bakery held out and is described It has been customary to hold day, February 2nd. The , Or by Local 35's President Anthony the Seafarers International Un­ ganizers say that despite aU of -H. Buckley as "the fiy in the ion of North America, Atlantic the maneuvering by the company milk now." and Gulf Agents Cqnference be­ that they are satisfied that the The action is one more ex­ ginning the second week in Seafarers will take this company ample of the standing SIU policy March. This some.times delays which now has sixteen (16) tank­ of supporting the legitimate the plan for putting the Union ers with approximately 590 jobs economic beefs of union workers policy for that year into action. . The organizers are working on It is therefore, recommended several other companies at this everywhere. that the Agents Conference foretime whom for obvious reasons The letter received by the New 1948 be held at a convenient cannot be disclosed in this report Orleans Agent from Buckley read as follows: ^ "Dear Sir and Brother: "The Bakery Workers have just emerged from a 10-week strike made necessary to protect the in­ terest of all workers. While we By WALTER SIEKMANN didn't come out of this fight without scars, the scars are few. BOSTON — Everything in this in transit jobs were the Topa "We feel that you, as a worker port is functioning smoothly ex­ Topa and the Rider Victory, the and union member,, were con­ latter an Isthmian ship. The cerned with the outcome of this cept the weather. Unless the Robin Hood was in, too. Some dispute. We made fair progress. weatherman negotiates some of the boys aboard this ship paid The fly in the milk now is the warm and clear weather for off by mutual consent and re­ Holsum- Bakery. We ask. your Beantown, the Patrolmen are go­ placements were dispatched from help; there is plenty of (in our ing to have break out the dog- the Hall. estimationKbetter bread made by sleds to make the payoffs. Robin Line expects another . union bakers than Hqlsum bread Other than the weather, one of their ships in here next can ever be. Try another brand though, things are pretty bright, week, and we're hoping that and you be the judge. Please with the prospects for next week we'll have some jobs aboard her don't buy Holsum bread. Phone looking good. for some of the boys waiting to youp.friends, and ask them not to Ships paid off here in the last ship. buy . Holsum " bread. Request few days include the SS Grande We've located our Dispatcher's your grocery not to handle Hol­ Ronde, which came in with a few desk on the third deck for the sum, bread. Any effort made to beefs but which were settled convenience of the membership help us, will in turn help all pkay. The SS Yankee Down, op­ and things are working more . workers. erated by one of our newly-con­ smoothly. We've also installed "Thanking you for any con­ tracted companies, Atwater Coal, a beef box on this floor. Besides sideration you may give this ap­ also paid off. beefs of any kind, members may peal, we are, Scheduled for payoff this com­ drop letters to t^ LOG which ing weekend is the SS Raphael we'll forward for them. K)'' "Fraternally yours, Semmes, a Waterman scow. On the local labor front things "Ahthony H. Buckley, Several of our ships called at look good for the "Teamsters : President, Boston this week. Among these!Local 25, now on strike, . "Bakers Union No. 35.?'^- " N.O. Seafarers Backs Bakers In Holsum Beef Seafarers WaveAtDeath In Atlantic A requiem mass' was cele­ brated at St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in Jersey City for Seafarer Anthony Greene, crewmember of the SS Thomas Reed who was drowned in Rouen, France, in October. It is not known for certain whether Greene lost his life when a small boat he was in capsized or whether he fell overboard from the Reed. His body was not recovered. Men who were on the Reed in Oc­ tober and know the circum­ stances are urged to contact Joseph Volpian, Headquarters Special Services Representa­ tive. Greene's mother, Mrs. Clarence Greene, 427 Mont­ gomery St._ Jersey City, would also like to hear from them. Greene joined the SIU in Nor­ folk in 1943 and was 29 years old. When a heavy sea swept Sea­ farers Jimmy Hoyle and Franz Tompkins overboard from the SS John Gibbon into the cold North Atlantic, Hoyle had the good luck to be swept right back on the ship by a second wave. Tompkins also had the good luck to be saved, partly through Hoyle's fast thinking, but it was a near thing. Hoyle took a terrific bodily beating, being knocked about the deck and against everything in sight. However, he retained the presence of mind to remember Tompkins' plight and yell "Man Overboard." This brought Bosun William Chandler and seamen Pete Pierprinski and Brice Ruggi running. Ruggi threw three life rings over the side while the Bosim dashed to the bridge to inform the Third Mate, who was on watch. Tompkins swam to one of the life rings and clutched it for dear life. The Mate stopped' the ship and notified Captain Ed­ ward Foster. With a fine display of seaman­ ship, the Captain kept Tompkins on the lee side until he could be pulled in. Within 25 minutes of his mishap, Tompkins was back aboard, although at one time he had been a full quarter mile from the ship. -'•t QUARTERS FOR THE MM&P Port Boston Functions Smoothly; That Is, Except For The Weather "Vitil On April I, Local 88 of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. AFL, will move into the imposing structure pictured above. Located at 105-107 Washington St., New York City, the build­ ing will provide the organization's membership with a cmisiderable number of recreational facilities. A large gymnasium with adjoining showers takes up the fourth and fifth floors. A small galley on the fifth deck makes the gym an ideal meeting hall that will admit 500 persons very comfortably. �THE SE s4 F A RE RE L OG Open Letter to the Membership: . ! -i It is our aim to make every rank and file Seafarer a' volunteer organizer. Every gain we've made in organizing unorganized companies was made possible because our Union brothers rolled up their sleeves, tightened their belts, and took jobs with less base pay, almost no overtime, and the much poorer living and working conditions which prevail aboard unor­ ganized ships. As a result, from the mere handful-of ships we had • in 1938 we are now the envy of every waterfront •^;union. We are going to continue our drive unUl every unorganized ship is organized. We are going to continue to extend the helping hand of the "Brother­ hood of the Sea" to unorganized seamen. We can point with pride that our Union has won A every beef in which it has participated, in addition to having successfully aided other AfL, CIO. and Independent Unions. Nothing can stop us from the militant course of'democratic fighting, trade - unionism we have charted. All we ask is that you do your share, in upholding the fighting traditions of the SIU. SINCE THE DATE WE WERE FOUNDED WE HAVE ALWAYS. LED THE WAY IN EVERY WATERFRONT GAIN! No other union can make that statement! Never forget for a mpment that the Seafarers has Wi-itten new glorious chapters of waterfront history. As a g(wd Union man do your share in upholding the high standards we've set. Talk it over with your local Organizer or Port Agent. Go aboard these unorganized ships and do a good job SIU style! Remember, the future of our Union's strength and the sorry plight of all unor­ ganized seamen rests in your capable hands. Don't be the sort of guy who says, let the next fellow do it! Our Union wasn't built that way. Go to your Organizer or Port Agent now and help us make good our pledge to make every Seafarer an Organizer, every ship a Union ship! First Impressions The moment it is known aboard an unorganized ship that you are a Union man, the Union will then be judged by your actions and your behavior. As far as these unorganized seamen are concerned, you are the Union. First impressions are important! To be an Organizer there are no fixed rules which you have to memorize. All you have to do is be a v- good Union man, "know" all about your Union, and use your common sense and the vast experience you gained while sailing aboard Union ships. With toat combination you can feel confident that you can handle any situation which may arise. We do suggest, however, that you don't go aboard an unorganized ship with an aggressive tilt to your cap, or a chip on your shoulder as you might on a Union ship where you knew damn well that all your beefs wotdd be straightened out. As Chips might , say, it's all-right to drive the nail home but don't split the board! " You can't go aboard and promise to settle all their beefs. That can't be done—not yet—^because the Com­ pany has no Union .agreement and. is not bound by Union rules. Any failure on your part to back up _;^our. statements will result in leaving a bad taste in their mouths as far as the SIU is concerned. Go aboard SIU style—capable of handling the job for any rating in which you ship! Not promising . the moon with a fence arotmd it doesn't mean ignoring legitimate beefs. As an Or­ ganizer j^ou are bound to recognize them—listen to them—and guide the crew in their actions. If you don't they will feel that you and the SIU are laying down on the job. The. real solution is simply this—your main object in being aboard is to plant the thought in their minds that whenever they present their ..beefs as a group— they have a better chance of being; listened to than if they went up individually. (If they went up in­ dividually they rwould be told to quit 'if they-didn't like conditionsi) If'.-' u The SIU will soon have available for distribution to the membership copies of a new booklet ontitled. "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the first installment ap­ pearing on this page. Further installments will appear in subsequent issues. Instilling that thought in their minds is the first step—the first basis of Unionism. After that seed is planted, you can point out that these small groups make. no. permanent change in their living and work­ ing conditions. They are merely existing from trip to trip, from ship to ship, without the support of larger groups banded together and acting as one. Men, thus banded together, fighting for the com­ mon good of all seamen, in all departments, on all types of ships, present a force that is hard to stop! We, here on shoreside, fully realize that when you are aboard an unorganized ship, away from port, you are on your own. You will have to use your own initiative and knowledge. If the material in this Organizers Handbook or in one of our pamphlets, or the LOG doesn't help you, new supplementary material which is being prepared and issued regularly, will. Keep, this thought-in-^mind while you are working; -While there is one man or one ship left unorganized on the waterfront, it lis a challenge and a threat to IRriday. Jaauur 30> 1M8 thing else which might tie you up with the Union. A little careless slip might keep you from getting a job. It would be a good idea if you acted meek when •the shipping-master asks you any questions. They like to hire mild and meek men. Don't -try to invent any address if you have none. Use places like the Seamen's Institute or the YMCA. Unorganized companies like their men to come from these places. Don't even have a beer smell on your breath when you go to the company office. Also remember to be neat and clean—SIU style. If you have to read, then read the daily paper. If you become involved in a conversatioia, be careless with the truth if you have to b\it don't overplay it. Remember,. this is a show­ down flglit and we will win it the same as we'ire won all our other fights. Joiningr a Ship After beiiig assigned to a ship, notify the hall im­ mediately then get aboard with your gear, promptly. Mind your own business and keep your eyes open when you are signed on. After you are aboard other SIU men will contact you and will identify themselves. . As often as possible shoreside Organizers will see you and aid you in your work. By working together we can do this job well. You'll find it a real pleasure to work with our shoreside Organizers. You will be given material to read and digest and other material to pass out to your new shipmates as the occasions present themselves. Be a good shipmate and yoiu- job will be easyIt was Union Brothers, doing the same job you are now doing, who built the SIU and caused it to con­ tinually grow. Your aim should be as theirs was: "MAKE EVERY SHIP A SIU SHIP!" You—^And Your Job Brothers, any seaman—^Deck, Engine or Stewards Department—is sized up by the brass hats topside and by the crew, by his ability in doing his assigned job—any job his rating calls for. This doesn't mean as it did in the past BSIU (be­ us and our struggle to bbtain decent wages and con­ fore SIU) period—work like hell from bell to bell— ditions for seamen everywhere. or as it did when "firfd day" in all departments was We have come a long way feince 1938 when the pre­ the general rule or you didn't hold your job. It vailing wage for a key rating such as. Bosun dragged doesn't mean kickback.s to hold your job, or kissing down all of $85 a month. Compare that with his anyone's backside — It means just what it says —• present salary not to mention the overtime and paid know your job and do it well! " vacations! All these raises and improved working If, for example, you are shipping as a "bellyrobber" conditions were made possible solely by our Union's or a cook, turn out the best menu and the best pre­ efforts—the result of our Organizers* work. pared grub you possibly can. If you are forced, as you will be, because of "company policy" to. use the Getting a Job "two pot system" or handle inferior food—inferior to what we are accustomed to aboard SIU ships—don't It .is no secret that unorganized compsmies hate our blow yovur top or fly off the handle with the skipper guts. The mention of our Union or the thought of or the company agent. You'll be fired on the spot. Just hiring Union men is enough to spoil their chow and grit your teeth and keep a stiff upper lip. Your turn give them ulcers. Any man who has never held a will come when you can prove to the -crew the dif­ Union book is always hired a lot quicker than a man ference between the unorganized "ship you are on who has carried one. and Union ships. Your turn will come later! In fact unorganized companies won't hire you if If you are in the Black Gang or in the Deck De­ they«ee you have a diseharge off a Union ship. They partment, don't fail to turn to when you are sup­ are afraid that the taste of working xmder healthy posed to stand your watch or tie up the ship—you Union conditions might have spoiled you for their will only be forcing someone else to do your work, crummy way of domg things. Their idea is simply to which won't help you win any popularity contests. prevent Union men from "contaminating" their crew Be on the ball. Do any job you are assigned to do with talk of Unionism at all costs! to the best of your ability. As a result your shipmates Don't go into the company office to do your or­ will respect you and this wiU add to the prestige of ganizing. Go there only to get a job aboard some the" Union. As a result, if a beef comes up you will unorganized tub where your job for the Union will be able to discuss it intelligently without having to really begin. Be very careful around the company office not to let anyone know why you are there. As far as they are concerned you should merely be a seaman on the beach! One old gag the company pulls is io keep spotters floating around in order to find out who the men reaUy are. The NMU also keeps a few. stooges there to tip the company off whenever they , spot one of our men. Be on the alert. Think twice before you talk. Keep your eyes and ears open and your -nose clean. Try to remember faces, names, and anything else which may be important. Don't ask any questions which might direct attention to you. However, do listen to any bimk from the brass hats such as, "who keep an eye open and see if any NMU -men get .any are you to complain-r-you can't even do your own of the jobs, r If they do, try and get their names and job." the name of the .ship. Any information you pick up A seaman who knows end does his job can always along these lines will be of great help to shoreside speak with authority. His fellow, seamen regard him Organizers and to .you, when you get aboard. • as a good shipmate. The oldtimers will grudgingly Before you go down to the company office, take off respect him and the newcomers will look to him for your Union liutton and empty your pockets of all assistance in becoming better seamen. discharges from Unioi^ ships, your Union book, old Remember, it's not how hard you work that coimts letters which may have-the Union address, or any- . —but how well ,you know and "do your job. m: �Friday, Jiihuazy 30, 1049- 'PUE' LOG Page^Fi^ Beefs Anif More Beefs Keep San Juan Agent On The Jump By SALVADOR COLLS SAN JUAN—It has been kind of busy here during the past couple of weeks, because we have had all kinds of beefs on most of the ships hitting this port. Let's start with • the Jane O. On this Gulf-Canal LST there were four men the Captain took from the dock in Charleston. As soon as the ship hit San Juan, we boarded her and told these men they would have to pile off. and the same night he was fined $20—for sleeping on the bus. You can be sure we blew our corks when we heard about it. Another beef settled was on the Carolyn. . This was also in the Stewards Department and was straightened out to every­ one's satisfaction. The MV Ponce pulled into the dock at San . Juan. We went right over, squared some beefs and shipped quite a number of men. on. her as these ^ys like the South America run. In general the mtn. aboard the Ponce are &st-rate Union men and. are doing well on the ship. We hear that the Ponce will be running steadily for a while, hit­ ting Cuba and Venezuela as well as the Island. El^ibk Aliens Urged To Apply For Papers By JOE ALGINA York—and in other ports see the All the credit is due the Ship Agent. Delegate, John Gillen. Gillen, NEW YORK—Before letting go Getting back to the oldtimers who joined the SlU while the with the week's happenings along who haven't become citizens. organizing drive was oh, proved the waterfront of this frigid city, Urging a man to., become a himself to be a good man in a bit of comment is in order con­ citizens is not flag waving. If a that all-important job. 40 WINKS. 20 BUCKS "LOVELY. LOVELY" cerning a problem which faces man does not desii-e to become a citizen, that is his business; but On -the SS Dorothy, one of our some of the members of this to insui-e jobs for the men who Isthmian ships are the acid test Brothers who had been away for delegates and he came unioni do intend to be naturalized, and from the Island 12 years went It is the matter of the non- have demonstrated themselves in through in fine shape. At the home to see his folks who lived citizen Brothers and their pre­ beefs and strikes as good SlU payoff he had everything ready about 20 miles out of San Juan. dicament in shipping. While the men, some kind of impetus for the Patrolmen. Every beef On the way back he fell asleep problem has not become as acute should be given the oldtimers. was written up in complete de­ in the bus from sheer fatigue. tail: the books had been collected with the SlU as- in other mari­ UNION'S PROBLEM He was perfectly sober, he just and the dues amount listed, and time unions, nonetheless, the This is a Union problem and BAD APPLE put his head back and dropped all other matters pertaining to a off. But the cops picked him up, However, just as there was problem exists here. should be handled in Union fash­ As most of us know, aliens are ion. The sooner the eligible anyway. on the Jane O. there was a guy restricted to comprising but 25 aliens become citizens, the sooner They took him to the clink. to bum up the works. Maybe percent of a crew. This usually the aliens with less time will be there always has to be one. There amounts to about seven- men. able to take jobs and avoid pos­ These men are only, allowed sible deportation. aboard foreign-bound ships and, With that out of the way, a WAlTTttl.H6 , cusses HIS EVES' with the slump in shipping, they look at the local situation can be are being forced into extremely summed up as "business and long stays on the beach. shipping good but slowdown ex­ Most of them find themselves pected." constantly hounded by the im^ Ships are still hitting this port migration authorities. Several of but they're all on one-way streets \ By E. B. TILLEY them have been sent to Ellis Is­ leading to the boneyard. The land to be deported. Hibbings Victory is one and the payoff were ready for the Patrol­ PHILADELPHIA — From the McCarthy, Waterman is another. men. City of Brotherly Love it is the RECORD PROVES Both ships had good payoffs and They had but to name it and same old story—one week bad, Most of these brothers came were clean, but they'll gather it was theirs—all done up neat. ' ibne week good. dust from now on. The Hibbings It took them awhile to get over And the same comment goes was this fellow who had made into the Union during the war Victory is . being- replaced with the shock—this was not what " for both shipping and the wea­ three trips on her,- but when we and. have proven themselves to another ship which will leave they expected. ther. So far as the weather is checked his book we found that be topflight Union men. PracUntil the routine gets to be. from a southern port. ticalljrall of these newcomers de­ concerned, there is still plenty of he had a fine of $200. Isthmian's Cape Junction, well known, the Patrolmen .ex­ sire to become American citizens Although he collected $285, he ice and snow on the ground and, pect to have a little difficulty, in along" with several other sister but, due to the long wait and as this is being written, more refused to pa:^ any part of: the paying off Isthmian ships. The • scows, hit port this week. The red tape^ they have still a long anew, is coming down. They- tell fine. We told him to plunk down Junction had a very good payoff, Delegates just have to be shown., time to sweat out. us to expect about six inches of $50 or even, $25, hut he refused the ropes, but, according to the; surprisingly "enough as Isthmian to do anjrthing at all. Instead, These brothers can be helped the stuff. Patrolmen, Brother Gillen knowsships are still in the "shakedown We couldn't complain of the he went around', boasting that if by only one immediate method. cruise" stage. them all and well. his book was pulled off here he If the members who have been ishipping' last week^ though, for would be able to._get it back in this country for five, ten and it seemed like- old times^—almost. in Philadelphia, where, so his piore years wouldKapply.. for. citiWe had seven payoffs, and '6ii story went,, he had a big. dr^g.'zenshipi they would.release more with the Agent and the Patrol- jobs-for the aliens.. Most of'the oldtimers.who still Such a boast is pure nonsense, haven't taken-out their citizenThis Brother is full of baloney ghip.papers should; do so at once. By CAL TANKER and we recommend that he be If they want- to do the other sent to the 99 Years Club. aliens in the Union.a big favor, MOBILE—Shipping in this port on a little slip of paper and In^ view of all these beefs, it's their becoming citizens will be has been looking up lately, and placed right on the list. Then time, to report something, yery appreciated in tei-ms of more jobs we have logged seven payoffs when he ships out his name is " good. and around nine sign-ons since removed. open. The crew of the Wild Ranger last week. This .increase is very NOT SO SUNNY se- a pretty nice precedent by Aliens who . can get their visas welcome and we have our fingers All the men are in favor of our donating 53 cartons of cigarettes should, do so. Once securing a crossed^ hoping that the condition visa they canr sail on .coastwise new .sy.stem and the Dispatcher for the Brothers at the hospital continues. also is mighty pleased with the and., intercoastal. ships. This here. These men sure should be Quite a" few of the Alcoa "C" would open more jobs on foreignwaj' things are working out. given credit for having a thought ships hit in here around the same iseveral occasions had to call New for their Brothers who are a bound ships. It used to be that we here in . york for rated men, especially little down, on their luck. There If you have intended" to apply time, and-all of them called for the so-called "Sunny South" crws which helped to relieve the ABs. And the way it looks now, is a crew that lives up to the for a visa and have doubts as to could sneer at our Brothers who • •we have three payoffs set for SlU spirit, and is setting a fine qualifications or procedure, see crowded beach here. Neverthe­ had to stand the cold, raw wea- . less, we still have plenty of un­ next week. Joe Volpian, 5th Deck—if in New rated men on list waiting "for ther of the North. But now we example of brotherhood. The men who crewed up a jobs so don't anybody think that are getting a dose of the same number of ships here a few he has to rush to Mobile to help medicine, and Brothers, we don't months back and paid off later like it one little bit. us out of a jam.. in New York and Norfolk have Each day is colder than the Our new shipping list files are returned to their old stamping It, now in operation and a man can last and the newspapers keep groimds, the Philadelphia Hall. The membership of the Seafarers Inlernaiional Union has tell at a glance where he stands promising even colder weather For this reason, we should not consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be at any time. Under the old sys­ to come. All we need right now have qiuch trouble getting rated good Union men. Any individual 'who stoops to pilfering gear tem we posted a list every two is snow—and even that's a pos­ men in the immediate future. weeks, and that proved to be sibility. such as coffee-percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard Moreover, tripcarders had bet­ In spite of the promises and not too satisfactory. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is. above ter take a tip and stay away Now, however, as soon as a assui-ances from the City Com­ from here. Just don't head for all. guilty of a malidous disregard of his shipmates' welfare. man registers his name is printed missioners and the Chief of Po­ Philadelphia. We have4)lenty of lice that the local "Gestapo'' Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there tripcarders on the beach and would stop hounding merchant ^ by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyshould any new ones arrive they seamen, the City Police are fought struggles, to bring greater benefits and comforts ahd to would be quite a few days get­ cracking down once again. Sev­ provide decent conditicms for the membership while out at sea. eral of our members have had ting out. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL the book thrown at them for Blackie Gardner has not ar­ HANDS, They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual minor violations of the law, and rived in town to take over as foe his o'wn personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ infractions which normally calF. Port Agent, but we expect him for a $10.00 or $12.00 fine cost " fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken almost any day now. We'll be an automatic $100.00 when the repeatedly by Seafarers in all poris,-^pd to have him with us here, offender is a seaman. he does take over? .; • Philly Shipping Improves Some In Past Week Mobile SMjiiring Stages Pick-Up; Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union •••I -• .f|l\ ••I.: �Six THE SEAFARERS Friday; January 30, 1948 LOG great Lakes District Begins To Lay Pians For Its Aii-Out Organizing Drive In 1948 SW Organizer Wanna take a ride? NEW ORLEANS — We had a few bookmen drift in from the cold country asking about the chances of getting out on passen­ ger ships running from this port. These bookmen found that the chances were pretty good. We shipped them right out on the SS Del Mar. There is no wait­ ing for the rated men when the big Mississippi ships are in. Three-fourths of the Stewards Departments on the Mississippi liners are pei'mitmen who must get off after one round trip. But when these ships crew up again most of these permitmen get their jobs back because we do not have book members in the Stewards Department ratings. If any of you Brothers have passenger ship experience as Waiters, Storekeepers, Pantry- ; men, Cooks or Saloon Stewards, and want good paying jobs, run down to New Orleans. Certainly somebody must be telling the boys out on the Coast , how good these ships are because we have quite a few SUP men riding them in all three depart­ ments. Johnny Johnslon Si.-li SIU started its Great Lakes or- board conditions, best realistic ganizational drive early in program for the seamen, and the DETROIT — Despite the fact March. That drive was success­ largest membership on the Great that current temperatures in the ful in winning two elections Lakes. XGreat Lakes area are ranging, (Huron and Wyndotte) early in For these reasons. Great Lakes from near-zero to 35 below zero, I the season, and was gathering seamen are turning toward the SIU for leadership and direction. it's time for all Great Lakes' ^ the Taft-Hartley Act. Then, all That's where you, and you, and members of the SIU to begin organizing progress took a noseyoii come in. thinking in terms of the 1948 (jive. It only takes a few SIU mem­ sailing season. Results were that the SIU lost bers on each ship to make that You might be one of those three elections after August 22, ship an overwhelmingly proBrothers or Sisters who impa- and a fourth . election (Hanna SIU ship. tieiitly ask, "Why should we Company) will be held as a run- The vast majority of Lakes start worrying about the 1948 off election between SIU and seamen already know the SIU sailjng season when it's still two LSU early ir the 1948 sailing score, but they need the assist­ or three months away—depend­ season. ance and leadership of SIU Seafarer Robert W. Pohle. ing on whether we sail bulk members in combating the antiWHY WE LOST freighters, sandboats, auto car­ SIU tactics of the open shop who is spurring the Union's riers, tankers or passenger In addition to the election de­ operators. organizing efforts in the Port " ships?" lays caused by the T-H Act, this During 1948, our slogan is, of Philadelphia. Previously he Now, here's where we bring vicious anti-labor legislation gave "Every SIU Great Lakes District had been a Patrolman in that you up to'date. Last year the the LCA- member companies a member an SIU organizer, and port. Brother Pohle has had much better opportunity to every unorganized fleet under j carry on their anti-SIU propa­ concentration an SIU Victory."! considerable experience in or­ ganda. That way, our task of organizing ganizing. much of which he However, had it not been for on unorganized Great Lakes sea- acquired in the SIU's drive the lengthy delays caused by men will be made a much easier among unorganized . tanker the T-H Act we would have one. ' men. polled a much higher vote witli consequent victories. But due to these delays, many SIU mem­ SIU AFFILIATED TUGMEN bers grew impatient, and piled off the Hanna, Wilson, Shenango and I^insman ships. This year, we want to make By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN damn sure that this same sit­ Not being too full of bright uation does not occur again. ideas this week, I'll just get a Many SIU Great Lakes District little story off my chest. members must assume their One afternoon during the membership responsibilities by Isthmian strike, I was sitting in sailing on the unorganized ships. the park waiting until it was This does does not mean to sail time to go over to Greenpoint for for a few weeks or even a few the six-to-midnight watch. Pre­ months. It means that these SIU members must stick with these sently I saw a girl I knew. Now this girl had ambitions to unorganized ships until after go to sea, so you can imagine they are voted. my utter surprise when I tell you 'The best organizational drive she^was coming along leading a in the world, as well as the ef­ two-year old child. forts of many SIU members, "Yours?" I laughed in greet­ mean absolutely nothing unless ing. the complete SIU membership is "Bill, you know it's not," she behind our drive to organize the replied. "I'm not working, so unorganized on the Great Lakes I'm doing a bit of baby-sitting to TAKE NOTE tide me over." Then she told me the story. Members of the SIU Great The kid's father was a writer. Lakes District, who are sailing He had an order for a couple oi: from Atlantic, Pacific and GuL stories which he couldn't turn ports, are urged to return to the out with the child to bother him. Great Lakes. The Great Lakes "Where's the mother?" I nat District needs everyone of. its vraUy asked. members on the Great Lakes "She's a Stewardess, She won' during 1948. Crewmen of the tug B. T. DeBardeleben, Coyle Towing allot her husband any money to Every unorganized lakes fleet >: take care of the baby, because under SIU organizational con­ Company, have seen wage and working conditions shoot to unprecedented heights since they joined the Marine Allied she's jealous and afraid he'd step tract must be manned by SIU Workers, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union. out if she did." members as well as pro-SIU Making as little as $50 a month before the Union stepped into "Does she take care of the bills lakes seamen. This means that when her ship pays off?" I won­ the 13 Hanna ships, 2 Schneider the picture, their earnings have been upped more than 400 dered, ships and the 11 Tomlinspn ships per cent with corresponding improvements in conditions. From left to right: Royce Lingoni, Captain: Alexander "No,?' the girl said." She hits must be won by the SIU. Thomson, Cook; James LeBlanc, Deckhand; Maxie Hebert, the first ginmill—and that's the We, the members of the SIU Deckhand, W. C. Marler, Deckhand, and Ecton Punch, Pilot. end of the payoff." Great Lakes District, have the At extreme right is Trussell Beatrous, Union organizer. best- contracts on the entire Lakes. We have the best shipBy FRED FARNEN m- The Patrolman Says m Attention Members Xaugh that off if you will. I'd heard a good deal in my time about the neglected wives of merchant seamen, but this was the first case I'd ever run across that involved a neglected hus­ band. However, let me hasten to add that the neglectful female performer was not an SIU gal. Each- man who makes a donation to the LOG should receive a receipt in return. If the Union official to whom a contribution is given does net make out a receipt for the money, call this to the attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, immediately. Send the name of the of­ ficial and the name of the port In which the occurence took place to the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. I -t.. i ' < I A of the DeBardeleben while she was in a New Orleane dr^k itwailfaw on • beitf yzopeller. 's. Here a crewmember surveys the tug's damaged screw. The improvement of working conditions and pay under the SIU banner for such outfits as Coyle Towing company by the; Marine Allied Workers has made it one of the fastest, growing units in the Gulf area.! ¥r\ ill ->'!1 �< Friday, January 30, 194t H »B S EAB ARE R S t O Q Baltimore Fs Expecting PREPARING THE FATTED BOAR FOR THE SPIT By WM. (CURLY).HENTZ LiHle aware of ihe fate' soon' to befall him, the soon-to-heSnnelayHdliuier:-.; botair .paifently.' poses in a life ring, above, while crewmemhers Averilt, Jackson and Petro smadc their chops in anticipation. Above right—George Crabtree, called "The Charmer," soothes the boar into submission. George/ the high executioner, has tact­ fully hidden the knife out of sight. Maybe fresh ham, pork chops and spareribs will put a few extra poimds on the boys. At right — Alcoa Snakehead crewmember Jerry Petro poses with a native mother and her sparsely clothed clan. Interpreting Your Shipping Rules When it comes to sign-on time and he doesn't make the job then he wants to get his old NEW YORK—-Now that ship­ shipping card back. Under, the ping has toughened up a little, rule established by the member­ not only in New York, but in ship, the Dispatcher cannot give aU ports, the usual sharpshooter back the card. So please don't is beginning to come to the ask us to go against the mem front again. He's the guy that bership's wishes. Remember that tries to turn the reading of the each ship can carry only about shipping rules around to his ad­ seven or eight aliens, depending vantage and figures "to hell with on the size of the crew aboard the vessel. the rest of the membership; Another big beef that we have The SlU is a Union that is run by the decisions of the majority, been having is that some of the lite tiny minority that does not membership are adopting a abid6 by the rules which guide strange attitude in regard to the all the others cannot have the ship's condition. If, when they organization operate to suit get to the ship, they find that it themselves. Therefore, don't isn't as clean as a hotel, they come to the Dispatcher asking turn down the job. Bear in him to interpret the shipping mind that it is up to the crew . rules to your special advantage. to make the ship clean. An SlU In connection: with shipping ship is always a clean ship be­ rules, we have had several beefs cause Seafarers make it so. come up. Following are some of Here in the Port of New York, them and how we dealt with them: By PAUL GONSORCHIK and AL KERR ALIENS ON SHIPS The biggest beefs wc have had to contend with in the port of New York concerns aliens. Al­ though we have continually been putting on the board that the ship can use citizens only, we still have some aliens that per' sist. in going down to the ship, 'that one of the ' ^ens aboard will get off. Check It - But Good Check ihe slop chesi be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of aU the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Alcoa Passenger Shipping New At Highest Level "•:/d I During 1947, Alcoa's passenger operations surpassed any previous year in the company's history, ac­ cording to a company statement. Moreover, advance bookings for 1948 are so heavy that pass­ enger business is expected to be even greater in the coming 12 months. The freight picture was not quite so bright, but showed no real cause for concern. In the second half of 1947, freight ship­ ments tapered off somewhat after being at a high level in the first six months. Alcoa spokesmen explained that the slump in freight shipments was due to foreign currency re­ strictions, the world-wide dollar shortage and the Venezuelan government's limitations on car­ goes in a number of ports which Alcoa ships normally hit. FULL COMPLEMENTS During the year, Alcoa pass­ enger ships, almost without ex­ ception, carried full comple­ ments. The passenger total was increased by the addition of the Alcoa Cavalier, the Alcoa' Clip­ per- and the Alcoa Clipper to the company's fleet. The three new ships in .39 trips were able to handle only a small percentage of the applications for passage on them. The company had 297 sched­ uled freighter sailings during the year, the statement said. At present, company officials said that there were 67 vessels in the Alcoa fleet, a total of 830,000 tons of ocean-going shipping. Some of these were owned by the company, the rest held un­ der bareboat charter from the Maritime Commission. Thirteen new ships were added during 1947. BALTIMORE — Shipping . picked up here and right this minute there are plenty of jobs on the board, and we think that there will be more in the coming week; Last week we paid off three Ore ships, three South Atlantics, one Alcoa, three BuUs, two iElobins, two Watermans, one Bernstein, one Isthmian and one Calmar. Meanwhile, we signed on half a doMn, and with the departures scheduled i for ^e coming days there is a good chance that all the itien will get out. There were, naturally, somO beefs on these ships with the greatest number concerning over­ time in' the Stewards Depart­ ment of the Robin Gray. How­ ever, we got everything settled aboard the ships and nobody lost any overtime or any money. In general, all the payoffs were good ones with everybody present and sober. There are still a few men wait­ ing around for just exactly the ship they want on the run they like-best. Maybe they'll ^et what they are looking for. Things continue serene in both the port of Baltimore and in the City at large. Except for the weather, that is, for there is still plenty of snow to fight your way through ashore. Page Seven*^ the shipping calls are now made on the hour. First call is at 9 o'clock in the morning, with others at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M. No calls are made from 11 A.Mi until 1 P.M. Afternoon calls be­ gin at 1 P.M., with one every hour until 4 o'clock. No calls are made after 4 P.M., except for emergencies. USE YOUR FACILITIES Keep Her Steady As She Goes We sU know lhat ihe Seafarers is lops in ihe mariiime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: L Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings; and take an active pari in them. Bring up your }ieefs before the membership, not in a ginmill.3. Keep those gashounds and- performers under control. They are among ihe Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take lime off unless you are authorized by the department head. Incidentally, some of the mem­ bership haven't been making full use -of the 3rd Deck recreation rooni while in the Port of New York. Under the direction of Frenchy Michelet, the third deck is now equipped with various SAN FRANCISCO — Climax­ ' The 22-cent raise was the open­ ing a five-week fight, the Sea­ ing gun fired by the Seafarers in games, pinball machines, etc. farers Guards and Watchmens a drive to organize all guards This recreation room is open Union won a 22-cent wage boost and watchmen and give them to the membership every day for all guards and watchmen em­ full union protection. For a from 9 A.M. until 11 P.M. With ployed by the American Patrol long time such workers have the television set in good work­ Service, Young's Patrol and the been pushed around by their em-, ing order you can now enjoy U. S. Protective Service. At the ployers. « watching the fights, .wiestliag same time, the Guards and In addition to the solid sup­ matches, newsreels, and many Watchmen became fully affili­ port of the Seafarers, the Guards other activities. Take care of ated with the Seafarers Inter­ received strong backing from this equipment and make good national Union. the Masters, Mates and Pilots, use of it. The increase was the result of the AFL Metal Trades Council v Every week for the next few a settlement reached by the and the AFL Organizational and weeks, we will deal with a dif­ Union and the employers work­ Strategy Committee in their ferent one of the shipping rules ing through the Federal Con- campaign for better wages and conditions. so that the membership may be­ cilation Service, Upon obtaining their pay rise, OPENING GUN come better acquainted with them. These 41 rules are not just Effective January 16, the in­ the Watchmen's union warmly something to be read and forgot­ crease will be in force until May thanked the SIU, the SUP, and ten. They govern how and when 15, when the present contract ex­ the other AFL outfits Which had men shall be shipped out on the pires and a new one will be helped make their success .pbs- ' different jobs. negotiated. sible. SHI Watchmen Win 22-Cent Raise From Three Outfits In Frisco ."•I �THE Page Eight SEAFARER S Friday. January 30. 1948 LOG 1 SHIPS' M1M17TES AMD MEWS it-.;.' Pfi- s'" t' pt:/ afe •, it- Newhall Hills Saga Ends At N.Y. Payoff The longdrawn, trouble-strewn arrived in the form of the SS H. saga of the SS Newhall Hills, a M. Rice, an Alcoa Libertf which Pacific Tankers vessel which al­ put into Southampton with a fire ways forgot to duck, came to an in her cargo of coal. From the end a couple of weeks ago when Rice, the Newhall men got Amer­ the last of the crew paid oft in ican candy and other things and New York. They'd left their above all plenty of cigarettes. ship in Southampton, England, According to a letter Mickiehowever, the British having wicz wrote to the LOG just after bought her. Christmas, Barney McNally was The Newhall was just another to prove to be the mainstay of tanker making the tough trips a the standby crew as the months lot of tankers make until one wore on. It was McNally who foggy day last May in the Eng­ learned how to get food through lish Channel. That was the day the British customs frdm SIU that trouble started and it started ships and even NMU ships hit­ about the toughest way it can ting Southampton for bunkers, for a tanker. and toward the end things In the soupy weather, a traw­ weren't so bad. ler rammed the Newhall, touch­ In fact, Mickiewicz says Mcing off an explosion that sheared NaUy and some of the others got away the bow and kiUed Sea­ on so well with British shoreside farer Edward Bolehala. Five workers that they rated plenty of men were reported missing from free drinks whenever they went the trawler which disappeared in ashore. In addition, one of the smoke and flames and was not Oiler went around with a girl identified, although she was who worked in the agent's office thought to be Swedish. so the boys on the Newhall Hills The Newhall crew won high always had the shipping news praise for what was described as first. their "sheer guts" in fighting the PANAMA EGGS fird that followed the explosion. They played hoses as fire threat­ McNally's greatest feat in the ened a center tank explosion of course of hitting 30 or more ships which would have finished the was wangling two cases of eggs ship once and for all. For 24 and two boxes of tomatoes from hours they battled the fire and a Panamanian tanker that came saved the ship. Nevertheless, in. Best shipping news the boys with her bow blown off and with ever heard was that they were tank tops, girders and cables going home. twisted and tangled she was in Mickiewicz wrote that it was bad shape. "A torpedo couldn't a swell bunch of boys who made have done a better job," said up the crew, but said that as Mac McAuley, an Oiler who took much couldn't be said for the some remarkable photographs of^ Skipper. This point was brought the carnage. out much more strongly when the last 13 of the boys paid off in LONG WATCH Her flag at half-mast for the New York, eight of them coming dead Bolehala, the Newhall was across first class on the America. towed into Sheerness, Kent, 40 At the payoff it turned out that miles from London. The boys both the Skipper and the Chief began coming back to the States Mate had paid more attention to one by one, but a standby crew the bottle than to their duties was kept on while the ship lay during the stay in Southampton in a Southampton shipyard for and had made quite a contribu­ repairs. For them it was a long tion to the general hard time that everybody had. hard watch in England. But the trip home for the boys It was time of super "auster­ who returned on the America ity." Cigarettes were almost un­ was a good one. The boys had obtainable and the boys found a fine time with the passengers— British rations hard to take. Some pretty welcome relief and with the NMU crew. mm A ride home first class on the SS America was well deserved bit of luxury for George Donnelly (left) and Bar­ ney McNally after long tough months aboard the SS NewhaU Hills. Here the two Seafarers are having a bit of fun at the Captain's Dinner. The glamorous yoimg lovely, whose first name is reported as Bessie, seems to be enjoying both the company and the occasion. L,--' . . Painting of the MoUne Victory by. inventive crewmember Andy Lorier. Credit Seafarer Andy Lorier with a bit- of shipboard ingenuity that should make the Asso­ ciation of American Artists sit up and take no­ tice. No obstacle tan keep him from letting go with his talent for drawing and painting when the spirit moves him. Most of the time Andy confines his artistry to black and white sketches, such as have been re­ produced in the LOG from time to time. Oc­ casionally, however, the talented Seafarer feels the ui-ge, as do most artists, to "do something in oil." But Andy travels pretty light when he's out on a trip and that's where his ingenuity comes in. On a recent run aboard the Moline Victory, while the Robin line ship was in the Indian Ocean, Brother Lorier thought he'd like to do an oil painting of the ship. He had no cahvas, however, which is almost indispensable for such a job. But Andy was determined to "do" the Moline Victory, nevertheless. So he simply took an ordinary piece of white drawing paper and then gave it a coat of clear shellac. He allowed it to dry thoroughly, then set to work. When he had completed the paint­ ing, the experiment was so successful that it was virtually impossible to tell the difference between his improvised "canvas" and the real thing. Brother Lorier has never had any art school­ ing. He's interested in painting and sketching only because he gets a "big bang out of it." .1: SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief ' MADAKET. Dec. 2—Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Delegates reported no disputed overtime. Motion car­ ried to give Stewards Depart­ ment a vote of thanks for the fine food served during the trip. Motion carried to have all mat­ tresses changed in Deck Depart­ ment foc'sles. Kathryn Men Promise Best To Gourmets An invitation to enjoy the best of cooking, including rice and beans, Puerto Rican style, was sent out to all seafaring epicures by the crew of the SS Kathryn, Bull Lines. In the minutes of a shipboard meeting held December 1, a spe­ cial note was added suggesting that when the Kathryn is up on the board tov crewmembers, men who have a hankering for food at its best should grab the jobs. "Barrilito," the nom-de-mer of a Kathryn crewmember, penned the following to the Kathryn's minutes: "We just want to let the brothers know that on this ship we have the best cooks, so if you want to eat rice and beans Puer­ to Rican style just look for the SS Kathryn on the blackboard in the Union Hall." Pass the beans, pal. STEEL ARTISAN, Dec. 10— Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Motion carried to make repair list for each department. . Good and Welfare: Agreed that Patrolman is to check slopchest. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ^ SDONALD S, WRIGHT, Aug. 30—Chairman Gunner Grahne; Secretary Langston. Delegates re­ ported departments running smoothly. Good and Welfare: Suggested that everyone coop­ erate in keeping messroom clean. Steward Department beef con­ cerning Steward's yelling at messman Gillies. Messman told to do Steward's bidding and beef later. ^ X X MARINA. Oct. 5—Chairman J. A. Baldwin; Secretary R. P. Sirois. New Business: Motion carried to have ship's previous repair list carried over to new list. 'Motion carried to have ur­ inals repaired. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion of painting Ste­ wards Department. Agreement reached of satisfaction to all hands. One minute of silence in memory of Brothers lost at sea. XXX JOHN W. MACKAY, Oct. 10— Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ tary Q. ^ Mkflntyre. New Bud- ness: H. L. Manchester elected ship delegate by acclamation. List of offenses and fines ap­ proved. Motion carried that each member of the crew would have the right to enter the name of each offender on the list to be posted. Good and Welfare: Black Gang to use spare head and shower and keep them clean. XXX TONTO, Nov. 27 — Chairman M. E. Sanchez; Secretary J. J. Hoyle. Delegates' reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried that James Winters be approved for a permit. Motion by Steward that if delegates wish to check requisition sheets they are to do at least 12 hours before ship's arrival in port. Good and Welfare: Men asked to refrain from throwing cig­ arette butts in drains. Motion carried that the "three delegates along with the Steward check aU mattresses and make arrange­ ment for replacement of old bedding. X X X FRANCES. Dec. 5—Chairman John Lincoln; Secretary Frank Rose. New Business: Motion car­ ried to elect Dan Butts as ship delegate. "Motion carried for Del­ egates to investigate laundry and bring back recommendations to be voted upon at next meeting. Education: Brother Frank Rowell spoke on tanker drive. He promised to go to first SIU Hall and bring back literature. Mo­ tion carried for decks in foc'sles fContinued on Page 9) , • : ' 'jX\ �Friday, January 30, 1S48 THjB SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief exchanged. Resolution carried (Contmucd from Page 8) | that the Purser show movies to be painted. Good and Wel- j next trip. One minute of silence fare: Discussion on gashounds! for brothers lost at sea. and performers with agreement that crew will not go to bat for 4-4 4. ALCOA CAVALIER, Dec. 7— men who foul-up. One minute of Chairman Crosby: Secretary Zap-' silence for departed brothers. pia. Elected James Allen Ship 4. S. 4. Delegate. No beefs reported from YARMOUTH, Nov. 28—Chair­ any department. Have $73.58 in man Matthew Sams: Secretary j A treasury. Good and Welfare: Aubrey Parsons. New Business:; Voted to collect baseball equip­ Motion by T. Aldridge that a' : ment and resume baseball games. survey of rooms on D Deck be' , i Ship's minutes and record of made so any vacancy may be — ship's funds to be posted in made available for the Stewards messroom. Voted more cake and Department. Motion by Hall for clarification of Section 15, Par. and boat drill conducted on Sat- cookies for coffee. Resolved to b of agreement, as ship is being "rday afternoon. Education: have repair list ready before' MARCH 31- isTHEDEAD­ used as hotel and clause does Reading of the part of agree- hitting New York. Resolution not cover this peculiarity. Mo- rnent dealing with fire and boat calling ^ on everybody to vote in LINE RK PAYIN6 YOUR. lion by Williams that once a drill. Good and Welfare: Agree- Union elections. Passed vote of 1946 ONION ASSESSMBNIS. week crew hold an educational n^ent that all rooms be kept-thanks to Chief Cook and galPRoiEcT YOUR SHIPPING meeting. Motion by Johnson that elean. One minute of silence ob-12ey force. A minute of silence a drinking fountain be installed served for Brothers lost at sea. for brothers lost at sea. riACE AND MEMBERSHIP back aft on "D" Deck for crew's' 4. 4- 4. DAVIDSON VICTORY, Nov. RI6HT3AHD PRIWLEGES convenience. 25 — Chairman Leroy Nicholas; BYPAYlNG UP ANDKEEP­ Secretary Del Benedict. Good ING IN GDdD STANDING. and Welfare: Transportation dis­ cussed and it was decided to re-' MARINA, Nov. 16—Chairman fer it to Patrolman on arrival in W. J. Carney: Secretary R. P J Mobile. Results of conference in Sirois: Ship Delegate W. T. nPMT&MTN ROTfRM 91 Mobile between Cal Tanner and Taylor. No beefs except a few -r™ rwi« w' the civil authorities read to crew, hours overtime in Deck DepartCrewmerobers go on record ex- ment. Carried to have the three ^ Cvhw messman re- „ , _ » votej ofn thailks to Delegates draw up repair lists tor and Welfare: Crew quested members to assist him ^spons^ble crew's approval before passing By HANK Voted have pres­ there's no sense in taking a job, going aboard ship Sitr a'„T?r rf Sg S P»"s hold sihtU^ ineetings One sure increased, and to have gal­ and Brothers, then coming back to the hall to turn back the job. Let's be _ • X ' ofe si­ • nnnuto of silence for brothers ley fitted with steam table and ship s radio. One minute sailors and good SIU men. Let's not look for an inch of dust under electric mixer. .One minute of the bunks, the brand of coffee aboard, rust on the anchors or lence in memory of brothers lost lost at sea. silence for Biothers lost at sea. holidays on the stack. As long as the ship isn't sinking at the dock at sea. 4. 4. 4" 4> 4" there's no legitimate reason for not holding on to the job once JOHN W. MACKAY .Oct. 28— you take it off the board. Shipping is tough, at times, and how WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Oct. 26 Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ good the ship and the trip will be depends on how you do your —• Chairman Jack McArthur; tary O. A. Mclntyre. T. J. Den­ own job aboard ship and the cooperation j'ou give j'our shipmates. Secretary W. D. Rinehart. Dele­ nis. Deck Delegate, R. Summergates reported on number of 4 4" 4> lin. Stewards Delegate, and bookmen in their departments. It's really a good thing to see how more and more of the Harrell, Engine Delegate, re­ Deck Department reported about membership are voicing their opinions , and problems in the ported no beefs at all. Voted 200 hours of disputed overtime LOG—even continuing the discussion of various articles wrtten that checkers, watchmen and re­ mostly on gangway watches. by other Brothers. It's easy to have an opinion about something pairmen from .shore be fed in Good and Welfare: Steward re­ concerning the SIU. • However, when you write an article about ported that new mattresses and recreation room only. Voted to it for your weekly union newspaper, you really use your coffee pots will be placed aboard. make it an offense finable in the brains—and in doing so you automatically educate yourself All doors, ports and storm doors amount of $10.00 to post phony and the brothers who will read your article. leak. Ship to be fumigated and names on the offense list. 4 4 4 medical chest checked. SEATRAIN -raAS, Nov. 16 & 4. 4. From the SS Robin Hood at sea Brothers Paul Clendenning, 4, t 4i —Chairman Bill Gray; Secretary STEEL AGE « Nov. 24—ChairTOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE. O. J. Lesh. Mclntyre reported man Arne Bjornson; Secretary Bob High, Jim O'Connell and Red Jones sent their salty holiday Nov. 12—Chairman Manuel Lan- that Captain requested that all Joseph Dames. Engine Delegate greetings by radiogram to Brother Pete King, his wife, and a dron: Secretary Joshua Lundy.' wrap up all liquor reported disputed overtime, said few other brothers... Brother Spurgeon Woodruff was in last New Business: Landron Mioved ^coming aboard. New Busi- collection might depend on week confessing he was marrying the SS Steel Worker for a that all losses due to theft while ness: Repair list made up and whether Isthmian agreement was third trip around the world again. His reasons—she's a good ship in port be reported to Patrolman approved. Education: Steward signed before payoff. Voted that and has a swell ci-ew ... Brother Isidore Levy just come in from for action and Mate be instructed spoke on responsibility of crew the Delegates inspect food stores, a long Isthmian trip... Brother Matt Fields has a case right now to keep all unauthorized persons m keeping ship clean. Pointed slopchest and medical list before —a case of a whispering voice. What kind of medicine is pre­ off the ship. Rising vote of out that men should take care sailing, and that fruit juices be scribed for this ailment, Brother Fields?... Little "Blackie" thanks to the Steward Depart­ of gear union fought to have served for breakfast twice a Arenella is in town right now after a fourteen day trip. 4 4 4 ment for the splendid coopera­ placed on ships. week instead of fresh fruit. Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: Bosun tion and excellent feeding dur­ 4- 4. 4. M/S/C that Delegates have all J. Ziereis, T. Foster, F. Camacho, Bosun A. Allie, J. Latorre, ing voyage. STEEL AGE, Nov. 6—Chair- disputed overtime ready for F. X. Donovan, M. Feeheney, Deck Engineer J. Shiber, D. W. man C. Wright: Secretary J. Patrolman and to report to Arscott, C. Fleming. Steward F. E. Gardner, Chief Cook J. Dames. Crew elected A. C. Rios, Patrolman that overtime is short Hernandez. Bosun K. G. Ostling. A. Armand, Bosun P. Gon­ Stewards Delegate; W. Ratcliffe, for sanitary work and for serving zales. J. Wahletz and E. Brundage... Brother Hanzel E. Brooks (SUP) Engine Delegate; G. Winn, passengers' meals . was Deck Delegate and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS Wayne Deck Delegate. Voted to notify 44> 4MacVeagh. A real SIU man, indeed, who has tried to do his Patrolman of failure to have best for the crew and the voyage. man posted at wheel from 8 4 4 4 4. J, J, a.m. to 5 p.m. when "iron mike" Story of the Week (with some beef in it): Last week a ELI WHITNEY, Sept. 14 — operates. Voted unanimously to secon.d cook and baker tried to do his best , but had a disappoint­ Chairman Bill Thompson: Sec- fine men 25 cents for leaving ing experience in the end. A ship was sailing in the afternoon retary George Burns. Delegates dirty dishes etc. in messhall, w ithin an hour or two. A call came, in for another man to replace had nothing to report. New Bu.s-' collections to go to members in the Second Cook and Baker who was not aboard and nowhere in iness: Motion carried for each hospital. Voted to ask Patrolman 4 4. 4•sight. A Second Cook and Baker in the hall took the job so the man to donate 50c for ship's to inquire why company was YAKA, Nov. 23 — Chairman ship wouldn't sail short-handed thus avoiding arguments and fund. Delegate reported that trip not providing free launch serv- Preston Lobbregt; Secretary H. confusion in the affected department. Rushing down the dock, is expected to be pleasant as ice. Voted to contact AMMLA A. Orlando. No beefs reported. struggling with his two bags of gear, the new man sights an­ Captain is a fine fellow and for a library. Approved repair Brother Smith proposed that the other guy staggering ahead of him. When he gets to the ship he will work with the crew. Good list. ^ carrying of deck cargo be made sees this particulai' type of a performer climbing aboard and and Welfare: Ship Delegate sta­ 4. 4^ 4. known in sufficient time to allow the gangway pulled up right after him. Brothers, remember the ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 27 ted that all beefs are to be first catwalk to be rigged before sail­ taken to the Departmental Dele­ -Chairman Ned Williams: Sec ing, and proposed that this be importance of your jobs at all times. You'll hardly ever get ir'oTTT u ~ fouled up yourself or foul up your shipmates and the ship if you gate and if no settlement is at­ retary W. E. Porter. Delegates 1" °' " ^ SIU ships. know the SIU way of doing things and you use your common tained, the Ship, Delegate will reported all beefs settled. New be consulted. One minute of sil­ Business: Resolution carried that Y^^ed that hospital be moved sense; all grievances be brought to Pa­ from aft, as present place was 4 4 4 ence for brothers lost at sea. Brother Lloyd King was Engine Delegate on the SS trolman through Delegate. Voted unsuitable. Voted that repair 4. 4. 4. Lebore... Gulfer C. B. Martin and Brother A. F. Nottage EDWARD RICHARDSON. Nov. that Patrolman should ask Pur- list be made up and turned in at end of voyage. Voted that were aboard the SS Wild Ranger... Brother Archie D. Sandy 9—Chairman Clinton McMullen;lser why slopchest is not open was chairman and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS LaSalle Secretary William R. Hughes, weekly and why prices are so water tank be cleaned out before ...Gulf oldtimer Leroy Nicholas making a trip on the SF New Business: All rnen instruc­ high. Approved motion that, pub­ sailing. One minute of silence Davidson Victory. ted to turn in overtime for fire lic library books be coll-'cted andj'for Brothers lost at sea. A eoOD UNIOW MEMBER DOBS MxeETINEAP STANDINe! CUT and RU\ • ^S-'^reoSfed" cLtThr.r 00??. • - -- •- • . . J . ,s. 4» ' �p«a»'TeaJ Frich^'Jattinuhr 90' 1948. Tff E S E A T A R E R.S: L O G - MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS / ly John Fiske Is Dream Ship; Bordeaux Oo-La-La, He Says 6ot A Story? Send It in! wiU bring sad thoughts of a The minutes of a meeting held short payoff to many of the crew. aboard an SIU ship recently con­ You've been getting letters Women and Champagne can tained a request which we would about Bucko Mates, Captain really go through a roll of francs like to see granted. However, we Blighs, bad Isthmian scows, so I in a hurry, as many of us found must rely upon the membership's thought you'd like to hear about out. response -to do so.a dream ship and a pleasure The crew, imder Good and NAMES A FEW Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ cruise for a change. The ship is the SS John Fiske Some ot the better hangouts, FARERS LOG devote two pages and the cruise was to France. where seamen will get decent in the LOG to cheerful news, Happened to be my first trip to prices and better treatment are praise of men and crews and in­ that country, and from what the Cafe Du Paul, the L'Embas- teresting exi>eriences instead of some of my Seafarer friends have sey, and the Hotel Majestic. Look moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear told me I didn't think that it these places up if you are lucky from Seafarers who have beefs enough to be able to go to this would be such a good country. —they serve a good purpose city of cities. I want to tell all of those guys In closing, a word of praise for but as the crew mentioned right now that they are dead cheerful news, is just as inter wrong. For my money, France Captain Frank Wennet. One of esting and we'd like to print is one swell country, and the port those good Joes who looks out more of it. of Bordeaux will come down the for the crew and does things That's where you come in. stretch three lengths to the good right for them. The gang on Something imusual is always whenever a discussion of good the Fiske is behind him a hun­ happening to seamen and crews pprts comes up in the messhall. dred percent. wherever they drop the anchor. We were able, to spend Christ- According to the Deck Gang, That incident ashore in the last ; mas in Bordeaux and that, of the Mates are tops. As for the port gave the whole gang a course, means Christmas day din- Engineers, my hat is off to Chief laugh. ItH probably meter Jim McMurrough, the Holland guffaw or two in the LOG. Brothers who are First and In the words of the big ad­ Third, and to Second Assistant vertising outfits: Don't hide your Logan Rbe, all the best bunch light under a basket. I've ever sailed under. Just give us the details, pic­ This is a good crew, too, with tures, too. if possible, and well gashounds and performers not do the rest. The address is: SEA found and not wanted. I'm hop­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St.. ing for many future voyages like New York 4, N. Y. this last one. D. Hall SS John Fiske Tor the Edilojf: ner. I'll now slip in a little plug for the Steward's Dept. aboard the Fiske: Orchids to Chief Cook Frank Judah and Steward AI Sistrunk, for one fine combina­ tion repast and banquet. Put Calendar On All Ships, Brother Suggests WORDS CANT DESCRIBE To the Editor: I've been thinking about this for a long time and expect that many other Brothers have had the same thought but have not gotten around to putting it be­ fore the membersship. I believe a practical 'thing for the Union to do would be to put out a Union calendar. A small, tidy calendar to be placed in all ships on the bulletin board. Besides serving the regular calendar function, it would also be a gentle reminder to the offi­ cers that the ship carried an SIU crew. More important, however, it would specify Union holidays and other important dates to men of the SIU. For example, anniver­ sary of Union's founding (this is our tenth year), contract termin­ ation dates, Andrew Furuseth's Birthday, and other dates worthy of remembrance to SIU members. What do you think of tlie idea, fellas? Albert A. LaPIante r won't go into the menu here, for it would take too many superiatives and adjectives to cover it. Suffice to say, what you other guys on other ships had was only ; a midnight snack in comparison. While in Bordeaux, we invited fifteen orphans to share our din­ ner with us. Shepherded by the Swiss Consul and his wife they showed up with sharp appetites on Christmas morning. Did those kids, eat! — After a mere two hours of steady stuffing, they went on a tour of the ship and personally wished each man in the crew the best that the New Year could bring. . Some of lis still had some gum, candy bars and soap. Those •little presents topped off the best ; Christmas some of those poor m ( kids ever had. Miraculously, the whole crew was sober for the big doings in the chow hall.. But it was a dif­ ferent story before the day was over and the evening started. That wasn't the last we heard of the Christmas Party. ITie fol' lowing day a Catholic Priest from the oi'phanage came down to the dock and blessed the ship. That is one reason that makes me want to say on this ship. She could go through ice and storm and still come out okay. A word here about the Ma­ demoiselles and the gin-mills of Bordeaux, though these words LaFitte Stewards Night Lunch Set R.R. Precedent SS Flyer Master's Laxness In Sanitary Control Cited To the Editor: Some of the ships' masters are constant dragdowns in our battle for the improvement of condi­ tions on Isthmian ships. On my last trip to the Persian Gulf I was aware that if the Master, had given more attention to the crew and ship conditions On Holiday the ti'ip would have been of more benefit to the men aixd "the com­ pany. As we all know the Persian Gulf is an area that is conducive to diseases such as malaria, cholera, dysentery, etc. Looking at this important fact, we can clearly sec that shipboard'sanita­ tion in general should have been in the foreground, instead of be­ ing ignored as was the case on the Steel Flyer. NEVER CLEANED •Wim Not once during the two-andohe-half mouths in this area were the midship house decks washed or scrubbed in any way. The midship decks became a breeding place for flies an filth. Another thing Was the practice of allow­ ing natives to use crew messhalls, glassware and utensils for feed­ ing. Americans have not the re­ sistance to the diseases of this region that the natives have. When questioned about this the Captain said it was the com­ pany's wish. From now on, I look skep­ tically on medical examinations that are required before sailing an Isthmian ship. No inspection whatever of sanitary conditions was made by the Master during our Persian Gvdf stay. The only inspection during the entire trip was made a short time before we entered an American port. This was only eyewash for the benefit of the short officials and not for the crew. All told this trip on the Steel Flyer was the most riskful and miserable trip that I have ever made to sea. John Sundling Buster Gwosdik. OS. spent some time aboard the Portu­ guese fishing schooner — on To the Editor: which he is pictured above — when the John Gallup was in The Stewards Department of Lisbon Christmas day. the Jean Lafitte are Union His shipmate. Andrew MessBrothers that every SIU member ana. who snapped a raft of would like to sail with. But good photos during the trip, there are two characters among sent this one along. them I would like to talk about. They are Steward Delephena and Messman Big Boy Chapman. These two Brothers are in­ genious, to say the least. Even though the trip ended in San Francisco, they continued to serve night lunches on . the Southern Pacific Railroad. , By BILL GARRITY I believe this is the first time that night lunch ever was served on a railroad. Nevertheless, these two Brothers continued to The tugboat men of long ago, serve night lunch . for three Worked very hard with, nqthing to show. straight nights. Where and how They worked long hours, with short pay. they accumulated all the food is And really couldn't have any say. still a mystery. Well, Brothers Delephena and They had no organizing then. Chapman, are you going to give Until I'll really tell yon tvhen. the secret away and tell us how you managed to compete so suc­ Some boys that were a real deck hand, cessfully with the Southern Decided to organize and stay on land. Pacific Railroad? They made an organization great, Hobezt A. Barrel! So now the boys don't have to wait. (Ed. Nole: Okay. Brothers, tell us how.) Jil ••i m >i| "ii Log'A-Rhythms Totfay hni Yesterday They go to work on a job that's fine, And friendship doesn't stand in line. They have good men to back them too, It's the organizers of the SIU. So all you boys stick together. Fair or cold or rainy weather. Report to the Hall when you're in town. The boys at the Hall won't let you down. There's a job waiting there for you. If you are a member of the SIU, Ir: -r.'i. . 'r-I �T H E S E A FA RE R S Friday, January 30, 1848 LOG We Know Yon The Old Redhead Reports A Bad Case Of Beira Blues I've got the Beira blues. Some 48 days ago we arrived in Beira aboard the Virginia City Victory and to this date, Christmas Eve, we haven't made the dock. We've been anchored out here so long that the other vessels coming in think we're the light ship. The not-so-hot launch service avails us of the opportunity to view Beira in all its splendor. Beira—the only cemetery in the world with light... This is the place where Port Stewards go when they die... If I had anything to say about the atom bomb tests at Bikini, they would have used this place. About the population here: There are about 2,000 residents— all dead. These people love watersports. Their favorite is "Soak the Seamen" ... A movie costs 80 cents per. Believe me. I've got better film on my teeth than what is shown here. The rows of seats are so close together you sit with the people in front of you... I was wi-ong when I thought the theatre was air-cohditioned—the guy next to me had a fan. Another point of interest here is the "Chinaman's." I doti't know if the place comes under the heading of water sports but it's a dive... The place has a real oriental atmosphere—even the cockroaches are slant-eyed. The town also has a radio station. Two hours a day they broadcast static in English and Portuguese ... The local citizens are great lovers of music, es­ pecially the police force. They'll play a tune on your head any­ time. Beira is definitely the paramountcy in disoiganization. The only thing around here that's organized is the mosquitoes. An­ other month and we'll have to change the axe heads to rubber. Just think, we'll have to spend Christmas and New Year's here. It's about 100 in the shade, so in order to make with the Christmas Spirit, Yankeestyle, Rocky White and Dutchy Bolz will lead the crew in cai-oling direct from the chill box. Also a raffle will be held, the winner to get the privilege of shrinking the Second Cook's head over an open flame. From the foregoing you can see what's happening to us. Ex­ cuse me while I stagger back and find a cage. Give my regards to Paul and Benny on New York Hall's 2nd Deck. We'll be back around March, April or Mayhem. Red Campbell (Ed. Note: What happens to "Red" brings tears to our eyes—from chuckles. Sorry for your trouble. "Red," but - we think all hands get a big bang out .of your misfortunes. Let's have more, soon.) ^ Cities Service Man Looks To Union Representation To the Editor: I am on the Salem Maritime, one more of the newly-acquired T-2s by the Cities Service Oil Company. The crew on board is for the SIU and it's only too bad they're not in yet. (Ed. Note; Cities Service is presently being balloted by the National Labor Relations Board). fhe. ship's hull is being V; strengthened in the Meriyl' , Stevens dry dock and we'll soon : go out for a load and then will proceed to New York, where I am ardently hoping we'll get a chance to vote and see the Union become our representative. TIPS FOR VOLUNTEEI^ Keep in mind that the best way to organize the unorganized is to do your job well. Take a job you can do efficiently. Be nice to the guys—try to win an argument instead of a fight. Talk about the Union and what it has done for you. Let them know that the guys who "don't want to know about the union" are gen­ erally finks who are, most of the time 99-year club old faithfuls, $cared of losing tbe jobs they've ( ignslaved themselves for. Try eniighteiyng them one by one—it's not a bad methd. John R. Chaker, Oiler 'Confused' Electrician Bids Members Define His Status To the Editor: To ihe Editor: BIT OF OLD CANTON Page Eleven Hiding behind a "beard" won't save Johnny Roberts from identification, we still know him. P. San Martin's Camera caught him in a play­ ful mood aboard the Florida where Johnny is a member of the Stewards Department. Hungry Gervais Had Nothing On The Grande Ronde To the Editor: I have just finished reading the account of the last trip of the SS Gervais, Pacific Tankers, in the Dec. 19 issue of the LOG. We had the same trouble on the SS Grande Ronde of the Amer­ ican Pacific Tankers. They were supposed to have six to nine months supplies brought aboard in Hopoken, N. J. Yet we ran out of stores before three months had elapsed. There should be something done about these tankers which take long trips. We were eating canned spam, which the Steward called ham (without even smil­ ing) for over two weeks. The Captain thought he was half "Wild Bill" Hickok and half John L. Sullivan. It seemed every time he got half a tankful he either scared the hell out of the watch on deck by walking up to one of them and sticking a gun in their guts and saying, "Who the hell are you," or he would walk. back aft .and chal­ lenge anybody-to a fight. Lucky for him that nobody took him up. While cruising around the Gulf we saw many American tankers sailing under foreign flags, including Russian. What disgusts me most are those Pana­ manian scows. I believe we met the Gervais in Savonna, Italy. Frank Oslrick I am writing this letter to you in the hope that you will publish it. I am writing in regard to the agreement we have concerning the Electricians. For the last few year? I haven't had any real trouble with work­ ing rules, but since the war I have run up against so many arguments about what Electri­ cians are and are not supposed to do that I am kind of confused. I would like to have all Elec­ tricians read this letter very carefully then put their answers in the LOG. others split the batteries between I the Electrici.an and the Radio i Operator and a few even ring in the Second Mate where the Gyro batteries are concerned. Just what the hell is an Elec­ trician supposed to do? SUGGESTIONS I think that a committee should be formed and a specified agree­ ment drawn up. Below are some things to which such a commit­ tee might well agree: 1. Mates to handle deck lights as far as replacing bulbs in mastlights, floodlights and cargo cluster lights. LACK STATUS 2. What battgries are under the care of the Electricians to be Around 1945, the Electricians specified. did not have any specified room 3. Both • switchboai'ds to be to live in and were pushed from one room to another. I ran into handled by Electrician — Engi­ this situation on the SS Bell neers to keep hands off. Ringer in September 1945 and 4. Two hours overtime to be again on the SS Robin Goodfel- allowed Electricians on Sunday low in November 1947. Of at sea, and on both Saturday and course, you won't run into this Sunday in port to make trouble­ always. I only mention it to shooting rounds. illustrate my point: the Electri­ 5. Electricians to be called and cian has no specified status put on standby at any time when aboard some of our ships. electrical deck gear is being used Our agreement may be inter­ for any purpose. preted to mean any one of a 6. Electricians to be called up­ thousand things. It does not on to keep a motor log" and specify some of the things for "rhegger" readings on all motors, which we are doing and collect­ readings to be taken at three ing overtime. Since the agree­ month intervals. ment does not define these things I would also like to see it some of the more ambitious Chief made compulsory for all Assist­ Engineers are trying to stop our ant Electricians to have three doing them. years engine room time. I see no These Chief Engineers are say­ reason why we should accept ing that they do not need an new men who never have been Electrician on standby when in an engine room and ship them docking and un-docking; that above men who have the experi­ they are not going to call an ence and the qualifications. Electrician when they want to | 1 would like very much . to change over generators. have pro and con opinions on ; These Chiefs refuse to pay; this letter published in the LOG overtime from 6 p.m. when the | so that I can learn how the longshoremen go to supper even ' ma.iority of Electricians will feel though the Electrician is re- • if and when such a committee as • quired to remain on board. i is suggested above should become There are other things: Some \ a reality. ships allow you two hours on j Sunday to make your trouble-1 Cei'tainly these working rules shooting round, but others want I am asicing for would benefit all you to make this trip free. Some Electricians in the future. Wiley E. Parrott of them want you to work on; (Ed. Note: Okay, Electricians, the gyro and radar and the ships j how about generating some radio speaker and receivers while ! juice on Brother Parrott's beef. others pass this work to the Radio ! The LOG wires are open to Operator. Some say that the bat­ you). teries are the Electrician's work. u WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO YOU?'' Back From Army Duty, Member Asks For LOG To the Editor: JOHN R. CHAKER LOG Can Be Seen In Beira, He Reports To the Editor: I would like it to be men­ tioned in the LOG that all SIU brothers can get copies of the paper down in Beira, East Africa. We have been here for a month and a half and have been getting the. LOG at the Swan Bar. I would like to add that this is a real place for all SIU men. I don't think there is an­ other like it in all East Africa. , ~ Thomas Pitti SS Virginia City I have just been reinstated into the SIU after serving eigh­ teen months in the Armed Forces and am now making my home in San Francisco for the present. I'm taking tests under the GI Bill of Rights and cannot go to T'; V.;. sea right away. I would like to keep in touch with the Union activities and would very much appreciate it if you would mail the LOG to the»enclosed address. Clinton L. Ccnn To the Editor: San Francisco (Ed. Note: Will do.) I em sending a picture of the Deck Gang on the SS Murray Blum. Here they are taking coffee time after cleaning the decks of lamp black, flour and sulphur. They - say there wasn't any penalty cargo aboard but what does it look like to you? Back row, left to right: Jim Porter, E. Szoholm, Dave Morelli: Middle row: R.. Ready, J. R. Clement, A1 Potter; Front row: L. Therict and "the Lover." _ Picture was taken by Jean Parr. D'. MoreUi �Twelve T B M' S Eryi^F A R E R/ S L a c Fridays January 30; 1948 Strokes The 'Aching Back' Book-Holders Reai^ Ponders Future Of Lay-Ups As Number Increases Daily Of Mattress-Mad Seafarer l! I'Vj-i •• f i IIJ • • s; TO the Editor: The above figures are only an estimate. Probably there are; There are one-hundred and more but I'm certain that num­ I read with sharp interest the twenty thousand vacant jobs in ber is a minimum. The tugboat, letter written by a Seafarer be­ the James River for both crew­ men who take the ships up the moaning his "aching back" (LOG men and officers alike. Of course river have heretofore been " in -' Dec. 26). I cannot help but sym­ these openings can't- be filled at the habit of counting them. But pathize with him in his lament­ present. The ships aren't sailing; now, according to my confidant, ing the sad shape of mattresses they're in the IsMieyard, dead. "It's worth your job to be caught A ship must, have steam to provided for the crews on nearly counting the tiers. At last count sail and, as we all know, -the SEATRAIN BEEF 100 per cent of our ships. there were three thousand, that steam must come from Washing­ Shades and shame of days gone was a few months ago." While am in the mood I ton. It is not forthcoming. If the by when men slept in hammocks might as well unload another COMING IN DAILY hot air from one session in Con­ and ate off of enameled table­ beef I have been • harboring gress were put under a water Apparently the James River ware. The mattresses provided against the Seatrain ships and tank, we . would have that steam; is the graveyard for the entire are murderous, to say the least. the dangerous deck set-up. enough to move every ship in east coast. Ships are pouring in l£oW' much time has passed in As I pointed out in a pre­ daily from such points as Ala­ the James River. discusang diis beef since the-end vious letter to the LOG, if Later; unless something is done bama, New Orleans, Savannah," of the war, I caxmot say. a man gets hurt on any of these about-it, the dead vessels may Baltimore, Philly, New York and. I am merely siding with the vessels, he would have no diffi­ leave their moorings imder new Boston. Brother arai surety wish him culty in winning his case in management, sponsored by one Along the banks of the river ludc in the matter of decent court. of our "I'll pay you Tuesday" for at least 30 miles can be seen jsleepihg accmnmodations. I hope (Name withheld on request) ships of every size and descrip­ nations. his beef will strike home. The tion. A few have been stripped. "back breakers" foimd in most Some have recently been given; foc'sles will not be there for­ TAKING A BVSMAN^K HOLIDAY—SW STYLE—IN LISBON a fresh coat of paint. ever unless the membership so In their respective groups are chooses. transports, hospital ships, C-ls, I for one have slept on too C-2s, C-3s, Vlctorys, Libertys and many of these rockpUes and any many others, sitting grey and beef condemning them is music solemn at the water's edge, like to my years. I hope the beefs faithful servants abandoned by rise to the crescendo of a sym­ their master. And that, indeed, phony. is the case. Who will be the recipient of HAS SOFT BED these faithful servants — those . I am more fortunate that the that time and the weather do hot . Brother who write as I have the destroy first? On what ungrate- , officer-type berth. It is paradise ful nation will Uncle Sam be- . compared to the other type but stow these gifts? It's anybody's this can't last forever. Those guess. now suffering twisted spines WHY HIDE IT? from the regular issue should Why the attempt to conceal make themselves heard on this the number of ships now collect­ matter. ing in the James River? That,. In our last meeting aboard the too, is anybody's guess. Seatrain New Jersey the problem If I were a politician, I would' of" Idcker space was raised. A tell you that whatever we send., motion WM passed requesting the abroad, and the assistance we While the SS John Gellupi^ Smith and Johnson, laid over in coinpany to put in the Libertylend those poor destitute peoples , Lisbom Portugal, for eighteen days, Crewmember Andrew Messtype locker that has half of the over there, is not for profit but ana, FWT, camera in hand; look in the nautical sights of the tipper section arranged with to insure the peace. harbor. With the aid of an obliging fisherman, left above, Messana small shelves, but it was pointed pullc hard for the Pcwtuguese full-rigged skip dimly seen in the However, I am not a politi­ out, that this division cut out cian and therefore not a very background; hsmger space; good liar, so I'll slip back into - I then suggested the type of The ship—above—is used as a Naval training ship by the the ranks of the humble masses Portuguese government. At left, Messana poses on the bowsprit. and content myself with morbid " dirawer underneath the bunk, such as I have in my foc'sle, and Tbe^GeUup; which spent Christmas and New Year's in Lisbon conjecture. the. crew agreed to include it in paid off in New York last week. The payoff was d«cribed as Felix J. Curls the request. one of the cleanest ever made by the Patrolmen. Baltimore 14, Md. ' I sailed on a Lakes sandsucker last fall. She had drawers built in under the bunks. The springs and iriattress, however, were of To the Editon other man added to its staff so the rockpile type. I felt the there will be someone in the Hall All applications for unemployguys who beefed to get the During one of my recent visits who can handle the affairs com­ ihent In^urtince in New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico, I City must be made through the petently: when the Agent and "Smile For Papa" visited the Union Hall there. offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ Patrolman, are out? During this, visit I have found stead of' the District offices, as Charles. Palmer. formerly. that the office of that Hall is Mmiarch of the Seas imdermanned. To the Editor: '» lii ' Black leather holders in which Seafarers can keep their Union bo<dts .and. sea­ man's papers are now avail­ able at SIU Branches in all ports. Stamped in gold on the holders is a wheel, in­ signia of the SIl# The holders are approxi­ mately three and . a quarter inches wide- by four- and three-quarter inches deep. They- are being sold for $1, slightly above cost. First pro­ ceeds vdll be used to pay . off the initial expenseo borne by the Uniom ttereafter any profits derived will be fumed over to the hospital fund. In Hew York, the leather holders may be purriiased in the baggage room, on the . fourth Boor. drawers should have argued fur­ ther for the officer-type bunk. A man with a good night's sleep under his hide is a far bet­ ter man. This the company should readily understand. Their penhy-wise, pound-foolish phil­ osophy is losing them money. Feels San Juan Needs Man Atteotlofl Menbers! ANXIOUS FATHER SEEKS INFO ON RO^RT TOMPKINS To' the Editor: : "Blackie" Cardullo, former Marcus Hook Agent, proudly i^plays his offspring. His son, somewhat dazzled by the camera, is now soaking up the California sun with his pappy, SIU West Coast Representative is San Francisco. Photo by Daniel C. Flintjer, I%iladelphia Seafarer. , My son Robert D. Tompkins is a member of your organization. He once told ihe I could lo­ cate him through you if needed. Jle left home the first week in October this year (Ed. note: That would be October 1947) to go to Baltimore to; ship out. We have not heard from him since. This is very unusual as he is a steady letter writer. Frankly, we are worried for fear he may be sick or hurt. He carries three tickets: FWT, Oiler and I^ifeboatman. We would appreciate any informa­ tion you could give us. Thanks a lot. W. H. Tompkins 637 Bigelow St. urgh 7, , Pa. At the moment there are only two officials in that port—one is the agent; the other ik the Patrol­ man-Dispatcher. This Hall here in San Juan doesn't only cover this port, it also covers alf ports on the entire island. Sometimes there are as many as twelve ships scattered around the island. The Agent may be over in Ponce to square a beef away and the Patrolman will be making the ships in San Juan therefore, it leaves the Hall with­ out an official. MIGHT FOUL UP Asks More Titoe to Regain Card A member is sometimes left in charge of the Hall, but some beef might arise over shipping rules or some other matter which the man will be unable to cope with. Such a situation might tie up shipping until one of the officials returned. Now that the sugar season is going to start again, shipping wili be scattered all over the island. Why can't this, Hall -have an­ I think that a man should be entitled to at least 24 hours instead of the present 4 hours in which to report back to the Hall after shipping in order to regain his shipping card. Philip Sarkus The present shipping rule requiring members to report back, to the Hall within 4 hours after rejecting a job was adopted by the membership in all branches. As it is now most members seem to feel it is working out well. A good reason is that 24 hours is a long time for a job to remain undecided. During that, period the sWp might sail and be shorthanded. in many departments; ' ti �THE SEAFARERS I O G JP>ida7< JoauaiT 30,1018 SEAFARERS ON DECK Page ThirtRn SIU's Steady Forward Drive Unrivalled; Has Won It Wide Respect, Brother Writes To the Editor: progress, the honesty and the ally have offered or what another ever-ready strength of the union, inion has gained by its efforts. Through the years since th its finances and ife elected offi­ To the other maritime unions war, until today, a proud and re­ cials. and to the passing-by landlubmarkable labor record has been To be proud of the SIU is bing people in all ports, our logged by the SIU. As a mili­ tant maritime laoor union it has easily understandable. Our militancy and waterfront su­ vividly protected and improved strikes have been successful by premacy, lias opened up their the jobs, the wages and the con­ our own minds and methods. eyes and changed their opinions Legitimate beefs have always towards us. They have clearly ditions of SIU sailors. been settled. Furthermore, ana­ seen we have a cracker-jack In the same efficient way the lyzing this union, it has been union with a powerful economic SIU successfulUy engineered the clearly seen that we have never machine and certain, clean-cut emphatically necessary destruc­ had the problem of communism, policies towards communists, tion of a huge, diseased system incompetent officials, etc. How­ politics and the phony calls for in the maritime industry. This ever, such problems have imfor- unity from certain unions. profitable system was the vicious tunately fouled up the union In mentioning politics, the SIU Handling the lines aboard the SS Joliet "Victory, Robin and shameless exploitation of machinery, the finances, the pro-1 has naturally enough and forline ship making the ruh to East and South African ports^ non-union seamen sailing for gress and the loyalty of the ^ tunately, never seriously consid-, are (from left to right) A1 Birt, OS; Joe Wright. AB, and various steamship companies. membership in certain other ered the ridiculous method These sailors hopelessly sailed called political action to become John Winters, DM. Crewmember Donald Southwood, who has the ships in such natural fear of unions. any part of SIU machinery. And a knack for catching action, submitted the photo. . These other unions, involved in losing their jobs that they autom­ whatever rank-and-file commit­ atically had to forget the bad confusion and dominated by com­ tees have been elected through conditions aboard the ships, the munistic as well as incompetent officials, have constantly blasted; ® years there has never been extra-hours worked but not paid the ears of all unions, explaining i f."® committee for wasting its for, and the insufficient or lousy how strong they really are. At ^ orains or the precious food served. From these non­ union funds—in studying or plan­ the same time, however, they union sailors the companies enning political action. When a million-dollar profits have sobbed, screamed and To the Editor: to members from other port joyed imion navigates itself into poli­ wasted huge sums of their union branches Who arrive on ships in, yearly. funds in holding meetings sup­ tics it is a sure confession that I wish to present hei'e a mo­ say, New York and register here WIPED OUT posedly to get nation wide unity the imion doubts its awn tion I have drawn up for pres­ but have to wait a longer time strength, its various abilities and entation to the membership, Such black histoi-y of economic to fight the shipowners and bring the membership's clear-minded than usual to take a ship. wish to first present it in the If they register in the port of and physical slavery of non­ the sailors better wages and con­ militancy. pages of the LOG and then, if payoff, and their shipping cards union seamen has been fortu­ ditions. I gain several signers, I will in­ are honored in their preferred nately wiped out, to a great ex­ NO REWARDS OUTSIDE RESPECT troduce it at a regular branch port (usually their residential tent. Many of these anti-union There have never been any membership meeting.To illustrate how the SIU is port), their waiting time would companies have been efficiently In the main it pertains to a be easier because they would contracted to the SIU and many looked upon by other union sail­ ripe rewards for begging or chas­ change in shipping rule 16 which be neai* their families and more will be gradually brought ors, take these parts of letters ing the politicians in Washington. now reads: "No shipping card friends. into the union spotlight. The wi-itten by NMU men to their You can't gain better wages and issued in one port shall be hon­ It is my wish that all my big Isthmian fleet was a recent newspaper, The Pilot, as evi- conditions by employing any im­ portant part of union machinery ored in another port." brother members understand and nation-wide example of how the and union funds—to go blindly, I believe this, in view of the agree with this move. Thanking SIU's powerful organizing accom­ but happily, steering this part of present status'of shipping, should you all in advance for your co­ plished a tough job. the union off course into ridicul­ be changed. I give the reasons operation in this matter. Within the past year and a ous political work. and the method for doing so be­ Richard Flores half various tanker companies Political work within a union low: is the favorite offspring of the 1. Any full bookmember of the Book No. 37592 were organized — establishing tanker agreements far better than communists and their inflamed SIU should have the right to other union agreements or the dreams of wrecking a union, the ship out from any -branch of the BILL GESTRING total benefits served by the com­ industry and eventually the gov­ SIU with a shipping card which, panies .und their play-ball-or-else for example, was issued in New SADDENED BY ernment. The SIU has shown methods. York if the member has duly at­ SEGAL'S DEATH perfectly that a maritime union tended all meetings and in that has never needed communism or From such a labor record the way. kept his name on the ship­ To the Editor: lobbying the politicians. When it SIU stands head, shoulders and ping list. comes to contract negotiations I have enjoyed reading our sea-boots above certain maritime the shipowners just sit opposite great Union paper so much since unions — with their constantly SAME ALL OVER our union officials—cleaving the— quitting the sea that I woulc broken-down conferences for 2. The same rights to apply like to take, this opportunity unity and their confused, over­ denee: "I know that many of the politicians drydocked in politics to the other full bookmembers to make a small donation to it loaded programs thrown at the seamen are going to turn their and every part of communism to books into the SIU ... I don't Moscow asylums. of the SIU in any other port Enclosed find a small check to memberships From the East branch of the SIU who wish help keep "the good ship" com- Coast around to the West Coast, blame them for doing this ... I Basically for the SIU, there's could go by the Labor Temple a lot of work ahead. There are again, for example, .to come to ng weekly into my port. and with two other districts, the New York. Sure sorry to read in the last Great Lakes District and the to see some of my brothers as plenty of unorganized .ships 3. If a member desires to ssue of the death of our gooc Canadian District, the position of some of them want^ to change carrying company-trained sailors leave New York, or the branch Brother, Daniel Segal. He was the SIU remains unsurpassed and their books to the SIU' who are unconsciously working concerned, for another port a shipmate of mine on the trip unchallenged, It is new some­ Another letter says: "Not so for finky wages, bad conditions branch, he would notify the before he took sick in the Far thing which every SIU brother very long ago a certain official and without any security in their dispatcher of that' particular East. should deeply imderstand, hon­ in this union got on the deck at jobs. There's also the constant branch where he is registered a regular meeting aiid proposed need for educating the new mem­ William Gestring estly share this legitimate pride and in; the new port use his orig­ and militantly appreciate his im­ a vote of confidence to the one bers in our union. St. Louis, Mo. inal registration date or, if he This is in connection with fully portant membership within the and only Harry "Limch-box" chooses, reregister in the new understanding the shipping rules, Lundeberg". This is no idle trib­ (Ed. Note: Thank you. Bro­ SIU. branch. the union constitution, the or-, ute, even by an NMU official. It ther Gestring. A receipt is on STRONG. POWERFUL 4. If a member fails to report ganizing programs in most of our., probably goes wider and deeper the way.) to the particular branch after ports, the shoreside meetings, than that, among the member­ Among the membership, finan­ notifying the Dispatcher -of the cially and in waterfront su­ ship of other unions and their those shipboard meetings and the change, and fails to attend the importance of reading the weekly premacy — the shape our union foggy voyages as officials. meetings of that branch, he is in today is strong, indeed. It With unequaled major mari­ union newspaper, The LOG, as would,automatically be dropped When your ship has been has won this superiority from time strength the SIU has gained well as writing up various voy­ from the shipping list and would out of hot water for over powerful, widely-employed mili­ a deep, permanent respect from ages and problems to the LOG. have to reregister. twelve hours make sure that tancy and many hard-fisted vic­ the shipowners. Best of,all, the Another important part of , the . 5. If a member upon receiv­ this fact is recorded in the tories against the shipowners and SIU membership has battled and educational program is urging ing a shipping card leaves one Engine log book. It will save the communists. To the Ameri­ won for themselves the best the membership, those in the port for another and fails to re­ a lot of trouble when your can world Pf labor imions the wages and conditions in the; ^gher port to his destined branch with­ ship hits port later. SIU has definitely shown a mag­ United States and the world. in one week, he would have to If you are in port when nificent achievement in progres­ other union can boast or promise1 ,7 7ii 7^°?^ these higher register again. the boilers give up the ghost, sive labor unionism for the com­ such accomplishments, strength I ® ^ greatest We the following members demand. To accomplish all this notify the Hall immediately plete welfare of SIU sailors—and and spirit to their membershihp. signed below (only my- name at and more it means the honest present), believe that in these and a . Patrolman will handle eventually all American sailors No union can match our posi­ and strong cooperation of aU times of slow shipping in all the matter with the com­ when they have been unionized. tion or the smooth operation of hands in the SIU. pany. Don't wait until the The welfare of SIU sailors, our union machinery, locally and ports of the U.S.A. there should be a change of rule 16 as amend­ ship is half way across the which has had to be constantly nationally. A union has to have "Cut and Run Hank" ocean before you send word; and effectively guarded, has al­ the guts, the militancy ,the lead­ ed July 31, 1946. let out a yell before your ways involved the two most im­ ership and the honest-hearted de­ BENEFICIAL TO ALL ship leaves port and the mat­ portant parts of their sesdaring mand in getting what it wants iives: 1) their wages, conditions and needs—^rather than settling The amending of this rule ter will be settled at once. and beefs aboard ship and 2) the for what the shipowners eventuwould be partictdarly beneficial Honor Registration .Cards In All SIU Ports: Flores No Hot Watoit TV \.,AA i 1,^V O— �Page Fourteen if • Patrolmen Say— Get on the Ball THE SEAFARERS FridaiT' January 30, 1948 LOG WHAT itWIMC... NEW YORK — I was dis­ patched to the SS Seatrain Havana on Jan. 26 to settle a beef which arose when a man shipped on the vessel in Galves­ ton on a pier-head jump. QUESTION: A steady flow of letters has been coming to the LOG from members urging Upon boarding the ship, I abolishment of shipboard promotions by means of an amendment to the Shipping Rule^. What found the delegate and four or is your attitude on this proposal? five members of the Black Gang gassed up. I tried to get to the AL FAGURI. Cook: ' bottom of the beef but everyone BENNY GOODMAN. Carp,: I believe all promotions should was talking at once and I Shipboard promotions as Ihey be made through the proper are now made tend to weaken channels ashore where the com­ our system of rotary shipping. In petence and ability of a man is the majority of the cases where known and beyond doubt. How­ a man is promoted aboard ship, ever, if circumstances arise the man receiving the boost is a where a promotion must be made favorite of the department head.9 without contacting the Hall, at Until recently the procedure or sea for example, a meeting tradition has been against ship­ should be held by the crew and board promotions with most re­ the man found most competent placements being called from the should be temporarily promoted. board. I believe we should Let me stress the word "tem­ couldn't get heads or tails out of change the rule before the prac­ porarily." Aboard a ship the them. It was impossible to do tice becomes more extreme. I men know each other's ability anything under the circum­ prefer the shipping qualifications and the boost would be made on as laid down by the Union to the stances. ability alone, not on the whim favoritism generally practiced by • I had to let the beef go to of an officer. ships' officers. Galveston, where it originally started, as the ship was sailing D. SOUTHWOOD. Jr. Engineer: right away and there wasn't time CARL LAWSON, Bosun: In general, a man shouldn't be to I'emove the gashounds without I. like many oldtimers, am ' promoted aboard ship. However, holding up the sailing for a sometimes there is an emergency couple of hours. against the practice of shipboard at sea or in a foreign port and This is one instance. But there promotions. It violates the fun­ somebody has to fill an open have been many—too many, in damental principles up which Un­ ' rating a long way from a Union fact—similar cases aboard these ionism is based. Shipboard promo­ hiring hall. The thing to do Seatrain ships. On arrival no then is for the crew to take a tions are very often the results beefs are reported. It always hand in picking the man to be turns out, however, that on sail­ of favoritism which they cer­ promoted. That way you can ing day the boys get a little tainly encourage. Ships officers be sure you don't get* a company whoopee juice and discover all will be guided by their personal man. I've been on ships where kinds of beefs. feelings. The present method of this happened and generally the There's nothing difficult about officers cooperated and respected doing things the right way. If shipboard promotions, does not the crews' ideas. Bui nobody the boj^s have a beef, they should make it necessary for a man to should sail above his rating ex­ report it to the hall on arrival know his job to win promotion. and they should stay sober until cept in an emergency. Of course,. I want to see a change so that the beef is settled. What's hard if a man has the right ticket he all members must ship out of the could move up on a ship after about that? Jimmy Purcell hall in the ratings they have. a trip. m pel 0 1 V I. IM m -I 1 h ii '• B' Nothing Like Having A Mermaid On Board By LOUIS GOFFIN light on the pool he made out huffing and puffing, Mac drag­ - NEW YORK—Having written the form of the inebriated danc­ ged her out and,, with the aid of a few articles frcm time to time er splashing about completely the sailor, they managed to drag her into her room. about seagoing characters, I take nude. Just to be sure of no reoccur­ Since there was a rule forbid­ my trusty pen in hand and im­ part to you the stories of a cer­ ding swimming after dark, he rence, they lashed her to the tain female performer and a doc­ instructed the stand-by man to bimk. The following day, appearing go down and tell the girl to take tor. no worse for the experience she There is no relation between a powder. The sailor did as he was told presented Mac with a bottle of the two persons and their tales . other than that they were both and was politely told where he whiskey and thanked him for passengers aboard the same could go. The Second Mate hol­ being a gentleman. Now, this other character, the lered down for her to get out. cruise ship.* "doctor, was somewhfit different. She turned on the Mate and unIt all happened back in the 1930s aboard a ship sailing out leased a stream of profanity that He was a nice little guy, but had the habit of watching everyone of New Orleans to the east coast to see whether or not they were of South America. in need of medication or consul­ On the ship, ingenious crew­ tation. men that we were, we had rigged One day I had a small boil on - a swimming pool consisting of my knee whidi caused me to several planks and two inside walk with a slight limp. The Doc canvas tanks. As a rule the tank spotted me and immediately re­ was filled every morning and quested a peek at my affliction. emptied at night. When he saw the eruption, his One particular night, however, eyes lit up. Boy, what a happy i^^he four to eight watch forgot to guy he was. When he finished era^y-fhe pool and so set the carving me up, I. was a most scene for the drama which fol­ miserable guy. lows, His choice pastime was to sit made even the sailor blush. She HEADY PURSUIT A rather attractive young lady concluded her remarks by say­ at a bar in Buenos Aires and as aboard on her way to Rio to pur­ ing "If you want me out, come the people passed by, he would tell whoever he was drinking sue a dancing career—had spent and get me." with the different ailments the The word was quickly sent to' that day consuming large quan­ tities of liquor. By late evening Big Mac, the Deck Engineer. Out passersby suffered. she had arrived at the stage came Mac to the pool only to re­ He thought he was .giving out •where anything seems sensible. ceive the same challenge. So, not big secrets, but his audience At one o'clock in the morning being one to put down a dare, usually didn't appreciate his ef­ the Second Mate happened to Mac peeled off his gear and forts. Usually their drink went untouched and a nauseous feel­ look down at the pool and to his jumped into the pool. There was quite a commotion ing crept over them. Some de­ amazement *aw, so he swore at the time, a mermaid frolicing in there in the darkness for a while. tails and illnesses of the human It looked like a battle between being don't make the best sort of the water. Turning the beam of his flash­ a whale and a shark. Finally, bar conversation. fHdOlS NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS C. Dael, $10.00; Crew of SS George Eastman, $16.25; E. Ortiz. $I..OO; Juan Delgado. $5.00; L. Ching, $5.00; T. Concepcion. $10.00; Wm. Robertson, $3.00; M. P. Dario, $10.00; M. R. Zelonka, $10.00; M. A. Gonzalez, $1.00; F. L. Keenan, $10.00; Andre Aubin, $5.00. A. Karlomas. $1.00; H. F. Frick, $2.00; R. C. Malay. $3.00; Harrison. $l.flO;. F. Shaia. $2.00; A. L. White. $5.00; G. J. Bozec. $9.00; L, Fleishman. $2.00; F. Cardova, $5.00; J. .0. Rounds. $li)0; F. S. Sumiega. $10.00; R. E. Parker, $2.00; H. M. Nebel, $1.0(3; R. L. Humphrey. $1.00. SS A. S. BURLESON John W. Samsel. $2.00; R. M. Bell. $2.00; C. Wallender. $3.00; J. M. Arena, $2.00. SS NEWHALL HILLS M. Buckley. $5.00; Wm. Mlcklewicz, $3.00; C. J. Mouton, $3.00; H. Durham. $1.00; G. C. Donnelly, $3.00. SS TONTO T. O. Rainey, $1.00; C. Kelleher, $2.00; A. C. Mitchell. $4.00; H. V. Keane,' $200; M. E. Sanchez. $1.00; J. M. Halpln. $1.00. SS HASTINGS Receipt No. C 24177, $1.00; J. Kalogrides, $1.00; G. Casada, $2.00; J. Fertfaiidez, $2.0^; E. P. Montenero, $5.00: P. J. Kjoller, $1.00; C. Gaus ,$1.00; F. T. Andrews, $1.00; L.'E. Monson. $5.00; J. C. Sorel, $2.00: P. Baker, $1.00; V. Pilutis, $1.00; H. C. Peterson. $1.00. SS LA SALLE J. C. Biehl, $5.00: F. P. Drozak. $2.00; C. W; Hall, $5.00; J. R. Helms. $2.00; v.-J. Jensen. $5.00i W. J. Joynr, ''''' .'pi: i $5.00; J. Spearman, $1.00; J. C. Barginear, $1.00; W. krutow, $2.00; J. Johansson. $3.00; E. W. Harvey, $2.00; J. KacKur, $2.00; J. L. Morris, $1.00; R. T. Kline, $1.00; J. E. Eubanks, $2.00; Riggers. $10.00; M. E. Cazalas, $2.00;, A. Baizman, $5.00; T. J. Murdoch, $5.00; A. Baudine, $3.00; H. M. Hankee, $6.00; A. Marshall, $10.00. SS J. GALLUP M. Reinke, $2.00; J. iShiber & Crew,^ f K $0.00. X Sii SS STEEL FLYER ' Teo Filb Lacson, $3.00; Carlos L. Sy,' "$3.00; r. R. Cordora, $3.00; R. R. DeSantos, $3.00; T. J. Viken, $3;00; B. J. Martin, $3.00; H. M. Do Jesus, $3.00, SS DE SOTO C. I. Cooper, $1.00. SS CAPE JUNCnON A. Anderson. $10.00; C. M. Glgantelli,^2.00; B. F. Rhodabarger. $2i.00: H. T. Pelaez. $10.00; E. J. Datig, ^10.00; M.­ Rodriguez. $10.00; 1 .Sison, $10.00; E.! Collazo. $10.00; A. Rivera, $10.00, F. Cera, $10.00; N. Hermankevlch, $1.00; J. W. H. Grant. $2.00; J. J, Gillen,; $10.00; A. Riso, $3.00; C. E. Harper. $2.00; T. DeSouza, $10.00; F. L. Webb, . $3.00; H. R. Gronendahl. $10.00; C. C, , ' Acuin. $10.00; J. Bucay, "$10.06; J.' Trogani. $10.00; R. G. Decker, $10.00. . SS BEATRICE Martin H. DaCosta, $5.00. SS ALCOA CAVALIER J. Jellette. $2.00; M. J. Olson, $1.00. SS FORT CLATSOP C. Umfleet, $2.00; M.Cdpado. $ 1.00 R. Alvarda. $1.00; H. M. Connell, $f.00t .ft .ip'; Crew of SS FL Clatsop, $2.00, < -'i SS SERVEV - ^ r : W, 'G. Roberts $2.00. •• ' �FridUii^ January THE 18 E-A FA R ER S 'ItlS I '• I I I'l 1 ' " . I ' • ' I JPage JEUIcen tOG ••I'll! Leathern, Luther .67 Lebaron, Loren E 1.48 Leblanc, Edward Lee 2.88 Lezlanc, H. J 1.40 Leblanc, Robert Louis 150.33 Leblanc, Thomas *8.37 Lebourgeois, Nobles Henry 6.54 Lecourt, Henry, J 38.76 Ledford, John K 23.46 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Ledingham, L. Frederick 5.60 85 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Ledoux, Harold F Lee, Bert J 7.42 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Lee, .Fong S 59 pany Covering the period up to Dwember 31, 1946. Lee, Hugh 6.94 Men due money should call or write the company office, 50l'Hiber- Lee, L. C., Jr. 16.34 44.26 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller- Lee, Michael 10 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Lee, Robert W Lee, Seth Robert 95.62 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Lee, Theodore, Jr 75.73 Lee, Wm. O. 9.81 7z 3.91lLanero, Lino '4.75 Larsen, Holger R Lee, William T 1.05, 79 4.70,X<anett, Robert F .46 Larsen, John A 3.56 56 Lee, William W .8.26 Lang, Herman 3.50 Larsen, Knud Leewerke, Klass 1 235.00 34.79 26.21 Larsen, Louis 1 5.14 Liang, James K 6.26 2.38 Lefakis, Antonios 21.60 Larsen, N ^8.77 Lang, Peter H Lefevre, William D :123.29 59 1.48 Larsen, Robert A 3.71 Lang, William Jr 1.44 1.09 Leffman, Harvey G 18.63 Langdon, Thomas C 2^.84 Larso, E. O. H Leftwich, R. E 45 10,74 5*94 Larson, Harold R 5.25 Lange, J. A. Legdon, Peter 16.74 2.67 Larson, James William .... 10.61 25.13 Lange, Max Leger, Christopher ...! ,.94 27.05 16.34 Lartigue, Robert A 2.23 Langford, William T Lehane, Lawrence J 11.88 11.20 1.40 Langham, S 67 Lary, Eugene W Lehay, Thomas R .99 2.89 Langley, Milton S 2.16 19.20 Las Hover, Emanues S Lehder, Christopher 32.00 21.38 Langner, Ernest H. Jr. .... 10.27 Lashy, John Lehman, William 9.79 9.13 2.59 Lassiter Alfred W .90 Langredge, W. N Lehn, Edward A 24.61 51.93 4.11 Lassiter, Billy G .94 Langston, John T Lehr, Augustua 1.40 15.38 .03 Lanier, Donald F 10.74 Lassiter, James W :Lieije, Augustin 4:32 33 .80 Lanier, G. A 5.49 La Saya, Mike E Leira, Juan 10.00 17.20 Leister, Dave itt 3.12 Lankford, Luther Tolbot.... 1.50 Latella, John '4.20 :.... 7.51 12.21 Lanoue, Roland Eugene.... 8.88 Latty, Roger Leitner, Manuel 1.71 74 .80 Lansendorjer, J. L 46 Latzgesell, Albert Leiveld, 1 48.00 3.10 Lemaire, Paul 1 Lanton, Alfred 20.11 Laughlin, Richard L 17.26 1.44 Leman, Lester Lantz, D. Warren 57 Launius, James J 05 21.78 Lemansky, John-F Lanzor, B 4.00 Laurent, Edwin F 7.64 33 Lemmage, Gerald A, Laplante, Albert A 19.69 Lauri, V. E 46.76 Laplante, Elwood P 37.63 Launck Tony ib.93 Lemoine, Adam 2.01 . .45 J Laposki, Steph 1.00 Lauro, Antonio 3.20 Lenon P 2 34 60.83 Lauzon, Stuart 1.74 Lape, Roger K Lemon, Ralph J 3.63 10.74 Lavador, Diosdado .42 Laqua, Eugene J ^f Len^pier, John C .27 Laracy, Cyril J 50 ^vender, Robert ^.44 j Lgn^quist," G. W 33547 Kullgren, Alexander 149.07 Lambert, Robert C 5.40 Lennon, James N 67.45 Lavoie, J 14.46 Lardie, William J. 1210 Kulovitz, Louis E 19.30 Lamievy, Leland 79 Lavoie L. J 13.71 Lardreveau, W. J 11.98 Lennox, Robert j"~Z .2,71 Kumke, William H. 3.74 I Lam, Howard M 1.37 30.75 Law, Douglas D ; .94 Laris, Joseph W Kupstas, Ellas J 2.38 Lamont, Howard A 2.00 1.07 Lawes, Norman 11.84 Larivee, Adblph Kurek, Jerome J. 12.00 Lamorault, Joseph L 30.34 13.77 Larkin, John W 2.21 Lawhom, Roger Kurki, Toivo 38.25 Lamothe, G .Erald E. 8.26 .01 Larkins, Frank L 21.19 Lawrence, Charles D Kurkimilis, Milton A. ' 5.35 Lampe, Wm. L. ...• SS FAIRISLE 2.16 11.88 Iiaronde, Lawrence G 20.92 Lawrence, R Kurtti, Robert E 50 Lampress, Peter Entire Stewards Department 62.37 .04 Larrimore, E. H 3.98 Lawrence, Raymond Kurtz, Benjamin 5.60 6.73 of last voyage have one day's 5;94 Lawrence, Vernon I Lanasa, Wallace Joseph .... 10.26 Larrison, Joe Kurz, Edgar N. 8.83! 14.66 pay coming. Collect from Water­ j Lancaster, Ebert L 44.08 Larsen, Arne E 5.15 Lawson, Wilbur J Kuselj, Ivp 4.94 13.40 man Steamship Corp., 19 Rectoi: Lancaster, Robert Jr 1.42 Larsen, Donald L 60.00 Lawton, William M Kutz, Aaron 1 2.47 Lax, Herbert 8.86 St., N. Y. Landberg, Jack C 46 IKwaitowski, Walter 17.63 Lay, Jimmie 10.36 Landerking, Henry 5.99 ^ 4, EKwitchoff, William 51.42 SS LOYOLA VICTORY Layland, Sidney J 11.73 Landon, Burton B 21.65 L Layton, John L 4.67 The following men of the deck Landry, Aaron M 14.04 tLabit, Joseph R. 1.24 Landry, Aldon department have the followiiig Lay ton, Joseph D 2.75 .1^ North Gay St. .89 BALTIMORE .Calvert 4B39 overtime due them and may col­ Lazzarinni, Peter 02 Landry, E ? , 6.41 1S7B State St; Lea, Joseph 33.54 lect from Waterman SS Co. in Landry, E. A 2.37 BOSTON Bowdoria 4455 11.85 New York. Landry, Harry J. 1.58 BUFFALO 10 Exehanse St. Leach, Otto A. A. Milansei, 8 hours; C. R. Leahy, Jeremiah 24.80 Landry, Herbert C 5.51 .Clevelamd 7SS1 •EDMUND F. PAUL .24 W. Superior Ave. Leaihan, C ! 64 Tracy, 1 hour; W. Weggens, :2 Landry, Joseph R. 1.79 CHICAGO .Superior SITS Lear, Duke C 4.91 hom-s; G. W. Green, 4 hours; 'K. Your personal papers, which Landry, Morman P. 12.90 CLEVELAND... .11014 E. St. Chur Ave. were left aboard the SS LaSalle, Lane, A. H Leary, D. J. 5.05 J. Klepach, 2 hours; F. Guitsen, 01 Main 0147 are at the New York Hall. You Lane, Edward A Lieary, Timothy 21.60 8 hours; A. W. Quealcy, 2 houm, 14.12 DETROIT 1038 Third Sti can get them in the baggage Lane, Robert C CadiUac 68S7 Leather, Hugh 10 and G. J. Nelson 4 hours. 05 831 W. Michigaa St. room on the fourth deck. Lane, T 7,76 DULUTH 3.73 Kovar, Adolph A • Koza, Leo J. . 1.30:03 d3;70 Kdzab, Paul .69 Kozane, William 1... V .74 Kozielewski, Stefan — Kozlowski, Eugene A. .. 5.14 Kozlowski, Joseph ........ 1.42 Kraft, H 1.40 Krajnc, Anthony 35.02 Krai, Otto Albert .... 5.99 Kramer, George L. ........ 2.39 Kramer, L ; 3.06 Krane, Conrad E. 30.34 Kraszeski, Leo .88 Kraus, Wallace ..c 4.66' Krause, Frank W .01 Kreig, Barney 20.06 Krekel, Mareo A .22 Kramer, William . 23.19 Krenclez, E. R .. 3.51 La Blanc, Albert Krentkowski, Stanley E. .. 30.34 Lacey, Bernard Krevey, Frank 23.46 LaChapell, Lawrence H Krezmonict, George 17.46 La Colla. Rocco ^ Krif aer, Lawrence R. ... 5.53 Lacroix, Coleman J Krighton, A .. 1.98 Ladmierault, Leon Kristik, Adam 9.34 Lae, Henry P Krokovich, Steve ... 3.65 Laferr, Theodore W Krogh, Raymond ... 7.21 Lafleur, Albert J Kroner, Walter J 34.40 Lafoe, J Kiopaczewski, Frank .. 10.32 Lafrance, Joseph A. Sr Krueger, Paul .79 rengue. L Krueger, Richard J. 8.22 Krulder, Harold C . 101.19 Kruscznski, John M. ... 27.84 Kruse, Charles G 1.02'Kruzlic, Carl W 33.12': Kryling, Raymond E. .. 16.56'j Krysko, Wladslaw .89 ] Kubek, Frank J .69,] Kubiseh, Mike . 9.98 ] Kubitz, Henry J . 11.38 ] Kubli, Fred H .' . 20.061] Kuest, Edwin . 2.06 I Kuhley, John A 12.24 , Kulas, John J Kulihanek, T . 19.83 I Kulik, Harry G . 30.34 J Kulitz, E 4.01 T Mississippi Steamship Company Money Due niuLU NOTICE! Melrose 4110 308Vi—23rd St. Phone 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone S8777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the SeaMOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. COLEY E. RIDDLE GEORGE T. MILLER JR. faiers .International Union is available to all members who wish Phono 2-1754 . Your father, C. T. Riddle, Your mother asks that you MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of wants you to write him c/o the contact her at once at 7107-32 NEW ORLEANS 330 Chartres St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have YMCA, Greenville, S. C. Avenue, Kenosha, Wis. Magnolia 6112-6113 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Boaver St. ^ t 3- 4. SIU branch for this purpose. HAnovcr 2-2784 STYRING B. GOODY LUIGI (LOUIS) GALLO 127-129'Bank St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ALLEN HIBEL Your aunt, Mrs. Rose Pisaniel- NORFOLK Phone 4-1083 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, JAMES GRIFFIN lo, requests you to write her at PHILADELPHIA ;9 South Tth St. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Frank Mazza, in claiming his 36 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, Lombard 3-76SI Lgear at the SIU Hall in New; N. • Y. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Beacon 4336 lYork, found a brown suit miss­ 4 4 4 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif ;287 5th St. ing. This is the gear you JOHN T. PALMER . Phone 2589 checked oil the Afoundria. If You are asked by your wife SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. To the Editor: -you have information as to its to contact her at 1904 Spring Douglas 25475 SAN JUAN, PJl 282 Ponce de Leon whereabouts, contact him at 821 Garden, PhUa. 30, Pa. f would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the San Juan 2-5996 South HutChins Street, Phila. 47, address below: 4 4 4 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. iPa. GEORGE Phono 3-1728 Get in touch with Tom Jasky, SEATTLE ft. t ^ . .86 Seneca St. Name Main 0290 JOHN ALBERT KUHLEY your roommate on the Waycross Mrs. G. D. Howell wishes you Victory, at 118 Boehmhurst Ave., TAMPA ....1809-1611 N. Franklin St. Street Address Phone M-1323 to get in touch with her at P. O. SayreyiUe, N. J. or 439 Henry St., TOLEDO .....618 Summit St. ®ox 340, Waycross, Georgia. South Amboy, N. J. Garfield 2112 City State WUiMlNGTON ......440 Avaton Blvd. 4 .4 4 Terminal 4-3131 MATTHEW O'BRIEN GEORGE W. HALLENBECK Signed iGet in touch with John Klee, Get in touch with Curtis & VICTOUU, BJ;. ... .602 Boughton St. Garden 8S3I 93 Meadow Street, Buckhannon, Warren, attorneys, Coxsackie, N, VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St, West Virginia. He' has some im­ Y. This is in connection with a Book No. Pacific 7824 PERSOIULS i s. i portant papers for you. GALVESTON Notice To All SIU Members �Page Sixteen i: fpy THE SE AF ARERS LO G Frida^ Jfanuary 30,. 1948 Del Valle Pays Off In New Orleans One of the crack ships operating out of the Port of New Orleans is the SS Del Valle, a Mississippi Steamship Company cargo vessel with accommodations for 12 passengers. Manned by Seafarers crews, the Del Valle plies between the Gulf port and the east coast of South America. Last week SIU men aboard maneuvered the ship alongside her iPoydras Street dock to wind up another trip. • ^ Present when the vessel paid off and unloaded was it LOG cam­ eraman, who recorded the highlights seen on this page. •fel i'- I . ) .= JI :• (' k-'.. V It'• ^ Ir ' ;.:f 'I I;-' S ,1 !;I Cargo brought back from the South American ports is unloaded and stowed in the dockside warehouse. In photo above, the lift has dipped into the open hatch for a load of cargo, while two longshoremen peer into the cavity. Haying successfully cleared the hatch, the loaded sling is swung over the side (photo right),'where she will be made ready to repeat the operation. lli 'I At left, Patrolmw Buck Stephens (dark shirt) and War­ ren Wyman (rear, light shirt) as they issued receipts for dues t.o crewmembers who have just paid off the Del Valle, ?!• C: Here two of the precious cargo of blooded race horsesr do a little mugging for the cameraman while they await their turn to be put ashore. The highly sensitive animals weathered the- trip in good style despite frequent requests from crewmembers looking for sure-fire tips "right from the nags* kissers," Whether there is a Derby v/inner among them is a question upon which horseplayers can speculate. But they are good SIU bangtails now despite the fact that they have not been "obligated." So next time you want to risk a couple of bucks on something at Fair Grounds, Tanforan. Hialeah, Bowie or Belmont Park it might pay you to check. You certainly should prefer to let your heard-eamed money ride on a horse prepared to give his all for the SIU. Perhaps the crewmembers of the Deli Valle will keep sjn eye on how these camels run and let the/ membership in on the dope. I Preparing a piece of meat for the afternoon merl in photo left is the Del Valle's Chief Cook. Walter • Kilgore. Meals fcr the crev^ end passengers are set up by the same per­ sonnel, with no complaints be­ ing reported from either quar­ ter. p.-. liir'l 11''. t ' V/ith the payoff over and all of her cargo tinlosded. the Del Valle rests quietly (photo right) until activity returns with the new passengers, cargo, and crew for another voyage to the south. Before taking off, she'll be shifted to the Harmony Street docks, from where the Missis­ sippi ships make their depar­ tures. � 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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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 5 Description An account of the resource headlines SIU SUBMITS PROSPALS TO OWNERS ASS'N;CALAMR ACCEPTS PENALTY CLAUSE CITIES SERVICER OKAY EXPECTED SOON;SEAFAREWES BTO PRESSS FOR UNION SHOP NEW CANLA ZONE NEDICAL SERVISE AVAILABLE SEAFARES WAVE AT DEATH IN ALANTIC N.O. SEAFARES BACKS BAKERS IN HOSLUM BEEF PORT BOSTON FUCTIONS SMOOTHLY;THAT IS,EXCEPT FOR THE WEATHER ORGANING HANDBOOK FOR SEAFARERS BEEFS AND MORE BEEFS KEEP SAN JUAN AGENT ONTHE JUMP ELIGLE ALIENS URGES TO APPLY FOR PAPERS PHILLY SHIPPING IMPROVES SOME IN THE PAST WEEK MOBILE SHIPING STAGES PICK-UP;NEW SHIPPING LIST GOES OVER BIG GREAT LAKES DISTRICT BEGINS TO LAY PLANS FOR ITS ALL-OUT ORGANIZING DRIVE IN 1948 PORT BALTIMORE IS EXPECTIMG A GOOD WEEK ALCOA PASSENGERT SHIPPING NOW AT HIGHEST LEVEL INTERPRATINGG YOUR SHIPPPING RULES SIU WATCHMEN WIN 22-CENT RAISE FROM THREE OUTFITS IN FRISCO NEWHALL HILLS SAGA ENDS AT N.Y. PAYOFF NOTHING LIKE HAVING A MERMAID ON BOARD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/30/1948 Title A name given to the resource January 30, 1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9af74d46c9caa9cdcba63d56d673b124.PDF 0c9e9d34d1e3eac50c38772db31f351c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union'of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 23. 1948 New Peacetime Mark Established On Lakes According to recent reports, 1947 shipping on the Great Lakes set a new peacetime high with a total record of more than 176 ^iilillion tons of bulk cargo being carried on Great Lakes freighters. • Although not quite up to war •^me records, new highs were established for coal and iron ore, w;ith a new alltime record being set for limestone. In lion tons lion ried all, approximately 86 mil­ tons of iron-ore, 58 million of coal, and almost 21 mil­ tons of limestone were car­ on lakes bottoms. New Officers Taking Over SIU officials elected to serve in 1948 have been notified by Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler of their certification. In accordance with his instructions, the newly elected officials are nowv assuming the duties of their posts. Brother Shuler will pass his office on to Secre­ tary Treasurer-elect Paul Hall at the conclusion of the next membership meetings. Present plans call for the annual Agents Con­ ference to begin sometime in February, a month earl­ ier than it has met in previous years. The moving up is designed to give the Union a headstart in formu­ lating its program for the days ahead, and more time to act on them. For the benefit of Seafarers who have never met them, pictures of the 1948 officials appear on Pages 4 and 5. Shipboard Accidents, lilness Rise Despite Great Decrease In US Fleets Despite the fact "that the American Merchant Marine is operating at one-half its wartime peak in number of ships and men, injuries and illnesses are reported on ithe increase. Figures based on reports filed with the Marine Index Bureau in New York reveal there were 55,807 cases of shipboai'd accidents and illness during 1947. A break­ down by the Bureau showed 32,253 "injuries and 26,377 illnesses. The discrepancy between the total of these two figures and the combined total was explained by the fact that more than one con­ dition was reported on the same individual on the same card. In a further breakdown of its statistics, the Bureau found that contusions and abrasions of the extremities were most frequently reported, with records showing 11,635 such cases. . BACK INJURIES Back injuries were next high­ est on the list of shipboard dan­ gers; There were 3,375 cases re­ ported to the Bureau during the year, . .Slipping and falling resulted in injury to 1,192 seamen and 538 men were struck by various ob­ jects. ; .eThie fewest of all reported mis­ haps were for submersion. The Bureau said only 44 Instances of this kind _were reported. These figures, the Bureau stated, are rather high when compared with the number, of accidents originating in other in­ dustries. They also can be taken i.s proof of the'*SlU's contention that the maritime occupations are the most hazardous of all.^/' "Tftlflase of the figures w^' not accompanied by any recommend­ ations to reduce the number of accidents and the incidents and the incidence of illness aboard shipi SAFETY MEASUBfES In many cases, however, re­ ports received by the SIU indi­ cate many could have been avoided had proper safety de­ vices been installed when dan­ gerous conditions were first noted. SIU crews are constantly ad­ vising shipping , companies of shipboard hazards'in order to re­ move dangers contributing to the high incidence of accidents. Last week, the SEAFARERS LOG.published a letter from a crewmember aboard the Seatrain New Jersey, in which he cited the open risks involved in navi­ gating the ship's car-laden decks. The Seafarer recommended the installation "of satisfactory cat­ walks," which, aside from elimin­ ating the possibility of accident, would prove less costly to the company than the payment of claims, for injuries sustained. Although the Seatrain New Jersey man spoke for the crew, his sentiments are undoubtedly shared by all seamen. "The vast majority of seamen are primarily concerned with saving their necks' and their lives',' he wrote. No. 4 Operators Accept Bid To Open Negotiatiens For Pay Increases The SIU Negotiating Committee, in its current drive for a general wage increase, will meet with the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York, January 27, and with the Sag HarboF Tanker Corporation in Philadelphia on February 4, The meetings are the result of letters sent earlier this month to all companies contracted to the SIU; asking for wage conferencex. Al.*• but one company have already i Negotiating Commit, ,. , . ,. ,. ,, . ,. !tee says that a drop in prices replied, indicating their readiness . i. r . ^ .might be preferable to a wage to talk about an increase. boost. The one lone company that However, the Committee says has not as yet formally answered j that it has no choice but to ask the Union's letter is the Ponce for higher wages since Congress; Cement Corporation, whose home has failed to re-enact price con4 office is in Puerto Rico. trols. It is the only door opert to the Union in its drive to pro-; The specific objectives sought tect the membership's earning by the Negotiating Committee and purchasing power. are a substantial overall boost in In addition, the Negotiating pay and elimination of the in­ Committee points out that the equities between the wages of profits being gathered in by ship­ several ratings on ships belong­ owners these days constitute as ing to the Association's member great a justification for a wage companies and the wages of the same ratings won by the Union increase as spiraling prices. The members of the Negotiat­ on Isthmian ships. Among the ratings concerned ing Committee are J. P. Shuler, are Bosun, Carpenter, AB and Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Paul Hall. Steward and several others. The bid for a wage increase is i Schneider Election leopen pay at Set For Late Spring permits the Union to negotiations for higher any time. The wisdom of this WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 — A provision is highly apparent in decision handed down by the this^ year of spiraling prices, al- National Labor Relations Board on the SIU petition for an elec­ tion on the two ships of the Schneider Transportation Com­ pany, deferred the election for Schneider crewmembers "until organization in the tanker field. such time as the Regional Di­ Once the certification and unionrector for the Eighth Region shall shop are secured for crews sail­ advise us that the employer has ing the Cities Service fleet, SIU resumed normal operations." negotiators will see to it that This means that the election jobs on those tinkers get the will be held sometime late in protectiqp the SIU gives its the spring. membership on other tanker and Similar to the Hanna, Wilson dry cargo lines. and Kinsman cases, the NLRB Certainly men sailing unor­ ruled that Stewards should be ganized tanker fleets wiU realize excluded from the bargaining the real value of .Union safe­ unit on the basis that they are guards and shipping rules. supervisory employees. Union Shop Vote Next For Cities Service The end of the long campaign before a union shop contract to bring the Cities Service bank­ can be negotiated. er fleet under the SIU banner General Organizer Lindsey came in -view this week when Williams pointed out that in the the French Creek was voted in union-shop election a majority Paulsboro,-N. J., on January 22. of the crews must vote for the The . election period actually union-shop to win. ~ ' closed January 20, but the Such an election differs from French Creek was vojted under a bargaining election in which a special extension requested by only a majority of those voting the regional office of the NLRB. need favor the union to win One ship, the Lone Jack, re­ recognition. There is a subtle mains unvoted. But sipce she is difference thought up by the still shuttling between the politicians. French coast and the Persian In the union-shop election, any Gulf, the SIU will oppose any man who does not vote is count­ further. extensions so that the ed as being opposed to • the un­ result of the bargaining election ion-shop. Brother Williams em­ can be certified and the union- phasized that every Seafarer on. shop election be held as soon as the Cities ships must cast his ballot in the second election if possible. the Cities Service fleet is to Under . the Taft-Hartley Act, be under full SIU contract. the present election merely es­ tablishes the SIU as bargaining With victory looming in the agent for Cities Service crews. Cities Service campaign, the SIU A- secqn^. qlectlbp must be held is fast emerging as the^ major New Ampac, Pacific Tankers Scales Under ngreemenls negotiated by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, new wage scales are now in effect on the tankers ope­ rated by American Pacific Steamship Co. and Pacific Tankers. Inc. The AmPac scale is retroactive t.o October I. 1947. the Pa­ cific Tankers scale to November 19. 1947, so men who have been on ships of the two lines recently will have some back pay coming. The new wage scales appear on page 3. Copies of both agreements will be available for the membership shortly. �Page Two T H E SE AF ARERS LOG 'w- ;- -^v- Friday. January 23. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the : !>r SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J, P. SHULER _ . - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA' Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y„ under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Shipboard Self-Discipline It seems that the good fight II to achieve first-rate Union discipline aboard ship continues from day to ^day whether or not it is attended by- publicity. Of course, considerable attention has been devoted to the problem of performers within the Union as the need for it arose, but once Seafarers realized the dangers inherent in allow­ ing foul-ups to do as they please, they carried the ball from there on out. And, as has been reported once before here, they are doing a bang up job of ball-toting. The membership recognized the need for the Union to take the situation in hand about a year ago, when it was agreed that the Union's bargaining power in contract negotiations could be impaired by undisciplined perform­ ers aboard SIU ships. Eo8pi$al Patients Resolution after resolution came from shoreside and shipboard meetings stating firmly the membership's de­ sire that those whose conduct reflected unfavorably on the prestige of the Seafarers be treated fairly but firmly by elected trial committees. With the war oyer and the temporary sailors back at their regular pursuits, the membership was composed mainly of menTor whom sailing was a career. What few performers were left would have to be educated to good unionism, the membership decided. — When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name andthe number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now in^ The, Marine Hospltais Thefe a» the Union Bzolhen cmzonlly in Iho marine hoipitals. From then on the incidence of unfavorable shipboard as reported by iho Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanginc performances decreased. They dropped to such an extent heavily on their, hands. Do whet you can to cheer them up by that a few months ago, the Union hailed the drive as a writing to them. most gratifying success. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. L. MALONE J. J. O'NEIL A. LIPARI But Seafarers are still intent that every last vestige F. E. WHEELER A. SAMPSON of the performer must be removed from SlU-contracted T. M. LYNCH C. McGILBERRY J. CONIGLIA ships. In the few isolated instances where performers crop­ P. KRONBERGS G. BRADY G. KOCZAN ped up or showed signs "of activity, Seafarer crews have P. PETAK A. LOOPER taken prompt action. A» AMUNDSEN (SUP) 4. 4. 4. L. A. HOLMES This week two samples of this exemplary type of STATEN ISLAND J. E. KENNAIR Union vigilance were reported to the LOG. One took B. H. TOLBERT A. C. KIMBERLY J. McNEELY place aboard the SS Alcoa Corsair, whose crack crew A. R. CHISHOL'M J. M. GARDNER doesn't believe in waiting for trouble to break before R. SMITH T. MUSCOVAGE doing something about it. W. WILCOXON L. GOLEMBIEWSKI S. LeBLANC J. PRATS Shortly after leaving her New Orleans berth, a meet­ R. E. STRIPPY E. LARSON ing was called. Crewmen stressed that any actions in­ L. CLARKE G. G. GAGE jurious to the crew and the Union's prestige would be R. D. JOHNSON (SUP) J. VATLAND dealt with by the crew or at a shoreside membership J; W. GORDON G. T. FRESHWATER R. LUNDQUIST meeting when the ship returned to port? J. H. HOAR J. MAGUIRE E; LACHOFF It should be enough to say that not one solitary in­ J. CARROLL J. PREZELPELSKI J. DENNIS cident involving performers occurred throughout the en­ S> S. D. PARKER tire trip. Corsair crewmen realized that performing aboard BUFFALO HOSPITAL C. MASON gave aid and comfort to the operator during negotiations. ARTHUR LYNCH E. FITZER MICHAEL DONOVAN Furthermore all three departments cooperated in en­ FRANK AMAGETT forcing Union self-discipline. At trip's end not one man t ft 4 had been logged by the Skipper. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL Members of the Seafarers The Alexander Woolcott was another SIU ship that ere entitled^ to a weekly pay J. G. BERKENKEMPER took a similar stand before the voyage was under way. ment from the Union if they R. RARDIN are laid up in a hospital. Be J. D. BERGERIA Occasionally a few fellows will shrug their shoulders sure to get what- is coming J. NUUHIWA when the membership goes on record to strengthen their to ycui Notify the Union of F. J. RICHARDSON . Union.. "Ah, what can come of it?" they ask. your ward number so that J. T. ALLAN there will be no delay in your W. T. ROSS In the Alcoa Corsair and the Alexander Woolcott receiving the ntaney.due you. S. BUZALEWSKI they have their answer. , : ^ J. A. WHITTAi Hospital Payments You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday —• 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) c. w. PAYNE ? C. CARLSON GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD E. J. BARTEMEIR J. H. HAYES . 4* 4> 4* BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD C. CREVIER V. J. SMITH . . .. P. CASALINUOVO •F. O'CONNELL • ^^4% J. LEE E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4 4 : GALVESTON MARINE HOSP^ /( W. CANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BALLERSTON J. B. LIGHTFOOT G. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON (SUP) ft 4 ft SAN FRANCISCO MARINE HOSPITAL KENNETH DICKINSON JOHN A. SCIDENSKY J. HODO ERLING MELLE �THE Friday. January 23, 1848 5-Alarm Fire Guts SlU Hall In Cleveland SEAFARERS LOG ALL SET TO SHOVE OFF CLEVELAND, Jan. 19 — Due to a severe fire which swept through the 1000-1200 block o: East St. Clair Avenue early yes­ terday, the SIU Great Lakes Di.3trict has been forced' to move the Cleveland hall to a new tem­ porary l9cation at 26 Can oil St ., between Wegt 25th and West 26th Streets in the Dredgemen's Club Damage which drove more than 100 night-clothed residents into Cleveland!s near-zero wea­ ther was estimated at approxi­ mately one quarter million dol­ lars, and left some forty refu­ gees temporarily homeless. The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross immed­ iately set up a canteen and b^hks in the central armory. According to Fire Chief Krai of the Cleveland Fire Depart­ ment, the fire apparently orig­ inated in the Western Salvage Company basement located at 1042 East St. Clair. Investigation into the cause of the blaze which left the sixty year old block a hulking frhme is still being car­ ried on. Page Three Needless Inquiries Hamper Unien's Work For Generai Weifare The SS Alcoa Corsair as she appeared shortly before her Jan. IS departure from New Orleans on her regular 17-day run to the West Indies and Central America. Corsair Crew Stays On Ball And Logs Exiollent Voyage By PAUL WARREN The economy program which the SIU instituted last year, necessitated cuts in the personnel staffs. Yet there is a great drain on the time ai\d energies of the various departments that is en­ tirely unnecessary and, if eli­ minated, would allow for even greater concentration on Union affairs and problems affecting the membership's welfare. There is a considerable fiow of telephone calls and correspond ence coming into the Union daily from various sources, requesting information pertaining to per-, sonal affairs of individual mem­ bers. Sources from which we are getting queries include state and municipal bureaus investigating welfare cases, desertion bureaus business firms and relatives of members. Many of the calls are from women saying they are wives of members and wish to obtain their addresses, the name of the New Tanker Wage Scales Lakes SIU Opens Hall In Alpena Check It - But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore 3fnur boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hat' tmmediataly. '•'i; •5 li .*1 --I J :'rk • JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative NEW ORLEANS — The crew| Palmer, Joe Compan, and Ted of the Alcoa Corsair this trip Terrington. didn't wait for trouble before Black Gang oldtimers includ­ getting prepared. As soon as the ed Bill Walker, D. Laubersheimship left the harbor we held a er. Irby Keller, J. Singletary, and meeting and performers were J. Shaeffer. warned that if they caused any Yes, the Alcoa Corsair crew trouble they would be dealt has developed a good method of with either by the crew itself halting performers and protect­ ICY WEATHER or by the membership ashore ing contracts. It worked for us and it can work for any other Firemen from the 22 fire com­ when the Corsair returned. This had a good effect on the ship under SIU contract. panies and units which answered the 5-5 special alarm were ham­ men and we didn't have any­ pered considerably by ice un­ thing that could really be called der foot, frozen hydrants and trouble. The men realized that water which turned to huge^ ici­ performing on board ship gives cles almost immediately upon the operators arguments against the Union when new contracts contact with the building. AMERICAN PACIFIC come up and so they cut out the (Retroactive To Oct. 1. 1947} Although several firemen nar­ monkey business. rowly escaped injury when sec­ DECK All Departments worked to­ tions of the building cornice gether and the crew maintained Wages Overtime fell on the sidewalk, Fire Cap­ discipline. In this way we fin­ $1.30 Bosun $250 tain Harry Manning was the ished the cruise without the 1.30 AB (Maintenance Man) 220 only accident casualty. He sushaving to log a single 1.10 Quartermatfler (When Carried) 205 tamed possible body fractures as member 1.10 AB (Watch) 200 a result of slipping on the ice. OLDTIMERS ABOARD 1.10 OS 165 No SIU members were in the There were a lot'of oldtimers ENGINE building at the time the blaze aboard and this, ofi course, had $1.30 Electrician $325 broke out, and the only loss to g jot to do with the way the 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 the union was the actual office crew behaved. In the Deck Gang 1.30 2nd Pumpman 240 equipment and furniture' which we had Bosun Clarence Wilson, 1.10 GUer 200 were completely destroyed. ABs Flattop Kendrick, Frank 1.10 Watertender 200 All SIU members are urged to Shimelfenig, and Bill Moore, 1.10 Fireman-Watertender 200 note the temporary location at Carpenter Frank Hughes,, and 1.10 Fireman 165 26 Carroll Street, and as soon Ralph Piehet, Bosuns Mate. 1.10 Wiper 173 The Stewards Department had as new permanent quarters are STEWARDS secured, notice of the location quite a few. real salts also. will be printed in the SEAFAR- Aiiiong them were Johnny Picou, $1.30 Chief Steward .—.$260 EiRS LOG by Cleveland Agent Herman Troxclair, Tony Santi­ 1.30 240 Chief Cook ago, Charles Sheehan, Frank Stanley Wares. 1.30 210 2nd Cook and Baker .... 1.10 168 Galley Man 1.10 162 Utility 162 1.10 Messman ALPENA — Despite the zero and sub-zero weather in the Great Lakes Area, the SIU Great Lakes District organiza­ tional drive continues in full swing. As evidence of this, the SIU last week opened organiza­ tional headquarters in Alpena located at 105 W. Chisolm Street. Approximately 200 SIU mem­ bers live in the Alpena area, and the majority of these sea­ men have pledged themselves .''rS--:' - • •' •.••v'-' to assist the SIU in organizing the more than 2,000 lakes sea­ men who live in this locale. Former Ashtabula Agent Mau­ rice Dole has been placed in charge of the Alpena hall, and will be assisted by Organizer Clyde Betts. Both of these Bro­ thers are familiar with the prob­ lems of Great Lakes seamen having worked on the Great Lakes for a number of years. All Great Lakes seamen who live in the vicinity of Alpena, whether members of the SIU Great Lakes District or not, are urged to drop in and see Bro­ thers Dole and Betts. In addition, several group meetings are planned for the winter months in order to ac­ quaint Great Lakes seamen with the SIU accomplishments and program for , the coming year. Notices of ' these iheetings will appear in the Alpena press as well as the SEAFARERS LOG. PACIFIC TANKERS (Retroactive To Nov. 19. 1947) DECK ' Wages Overtime $1.30 Bosun $250 • 1.30 Maintenance Man (AB)220 1.10 Quartermaster (When Carried) 205 1.10 AB 200 1.10 OS 165 ENGINE $1.30 Electrician $325 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 1.30 Pumpman-Machinist 240 1.10 200 Oiler 1.10 Watertender 200 1.10 Combination Fireman-Watertender 1. 200 1.10 Fireman 165 1.10 Wiper 173 STEWARDS $1.30 Chief Steward $260 1.30 Chief Cook —^ 240 1.30 2nd Cook and Baker 210 1.10 Galley Man 168 1.10 UtUity ... 162 l.IO Messman 162 ship they are on, when they shipped and from which port they sailed, etc. UNION POLICY We have discouraged, as much as possible, many of these sources from using the Union's facilities to check on our mem­ bers. It has been—and continues to be—the Union's policy that its data not be made accessible to outside sources, and we have so informed people who have ap­ proached us for information. Whatever the reasons for their queries, they are purely between the man and the individuals in question, we have stated time and again. In the cases of women seeking information on husbands, we simply take the name of the man and then write him a letter our­ selves telling him to get in touch with his fami^. However, even this seemingly simple procedure requires a great deal of time, much of which is spent listening to the pleas over the telephone, reading the letters and then corresponding with the individual—after we have located him! To eliminate as much as pos­ sible the strain on Union facili­ ties, we would suggest that mem­ bers do not overlook leaving a mailing address with their families. Tell your families thai if they wish to get in touch with you that they use the address you have given them, rather than do it through the Union. FAMILIES ONLY We are making this suggestion solely in regard to the members* families. We are not concerned with the other information-seek­ ers. It appears that our attitude to their overti^i-es for irtformation is a sound one. Some imions that have been quick to "cooperate" with all and sundry outfits have had some very unfortunate experiences as result of giving out informa­ tion over the telephone. It is well established that there are many characters who feel they have some sort of loose claim on a seaman simply be­ cause they have met the guy at one time. We don't propose to aid or comfort any such claim­ ants. Your Union is striving to greater service to the member­ ship on matters of general welare. If we can eliminate much of the unnecessary and fruitless detail work involved in dispos­ ing of personal matters, more ime can be devoted to our )roader objectives. All we need to insure the effectiveness of our functions is the cooperation of the member­ ship. I �WALTER SIEKMANN—Ne. 7088 RAY OONZALES~-No. 174 MASTERSON 20297 CARL (RED) GIBBS—NO. 2341 KffiS'? •Ji. i-V- J - ^ -ii ' I 4^.. «vi �Fsiday. January 23, 19€8 ^ ICEIT» AtSOP-^^ TBB SEAFARERS LOG .••' I n..ri':ty.v>:' ^'Th.?':'rLHS£ft^(i^ Page Five V".-.'-: JCkrj'v. 'V. HERMAN TROXCLAIR No. 6743 �''1' "'i Is "rmmmrn ' t is'-'' S^S- THE SEAFARERS L&C Page ^ ', January 23, 1948 Chief Mate Of Newhall Hills is One Crew Will Long Remember By JOE ALGINA 'NEW YORK — It seems that beefs, but the Patrolmen pabad luck dogged the crew of the tiently untangled them all and Newhall Hills from beginning to the crew left the ship completeend. Their ship lost its bow in ly satisfied. a collision near England several | Tanker shipping hereabouts is months ago, and since then they expected to hold good throughhave been a hard luck bunch. out the cold weather. The fuel Most of the crew returned to shortage in this part of the The regular bi-weekly the States one by one and last country has seen to that. One of week the last of the crew, 13 the tankers to come in, the meetings lake place in all By WALTER SIEKMANN men, came in for the payoff. • pjatts Park, had a fine payoff. ports Wednesday evening, From the story they told, the There were a few minor beefs, Jan. 28 at 7 P. MM All hands BOSTON—Your newly elected 1,000 tons of crude rubber "from months of working on the New- but they were soon squared are urged to be present on Boston Port Agent assumed his the Far East and couldn't de­ hall Hills were not happy ones. away. |£? •• time. liver it. There is another ship duties Monday, January 19. The Skipper, a rummy, Members in the Port of , , took Over all, shipping is moving due in with 22,000 bales of Aus­ Assistant Secretary Treasurer off for weeks on end leavmg giong at a fast clip for rated New York are reminded that tralian wool, and right now her Bob Matthews assisted in check­ the Chief Mate in charge of the men. Men are going out to the their meeting will be held in agents are worrying about where ing the former Agent out arid ship. The Mate was no slouch .ships at a slightly faster pace Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 to unload it. the new one in, a job to which when it came to tossing them than during the past weeks. East 17th Street, comer of Trouble is that there is an he was assigned by the Secre­ down, and so spent most of his Unrated men, however, are not 4th Avenue. The time is acute lack of storage space in tary-Treasurer. time drunk as a skunk in his so fortunate. They still have the same—7 P. M« and the Boston with the height of the bunk. Everything is in order and quite a wait for a ship. Maybe request is the same—^be on wool importing season coming The Chief, Henry Taylor, their day will come soon. checked over okay. time. up. It's going" to be quite a would lie in his sack and do Business is about as usual. problem, since several more wool nothing.' When the Stewards De­ We've had one payoff, the SS ships are scheduled to arrive in partment men put in for over­ Arickaree, an American-Pacific the immediate future. m- time he claimed they were loaf­ tanker. Things aboard her were We wish they could store the ing and had done nothing. okay except for one beef that is Boston weather somewhere. It's HAD HIS MOMENTS still pending. In his sober moments, he cut terrible. We've had to install a We've also had some ships in coffee pot in the Hall to beat it. By We H. SIMMONS down on the overtime by count­ transit. The DesotoT a-Waterman The boys here can now get a cup' ing linen. Of course he didn't want the Stewards Department SAN FRANCISCO — A reju­ that the Kenyon Victory, Isth­ vessel, and the Richard Gates of of mud on the Shipping Deck (at men to over-exert themselves. venation is taking place out mian, is coming into Coos Bay American-Eastern hit here. The no cost) instead of having to Every night he put in for 15 here on the West Coast. Ship­ from a Far Eastern trip. From Steel Engineer, Isthmian, is now freeze their ears off in going hours of overtime, but the crew ping is climbing to the ie,7el it the report the gang has had a on her way to New York and an­ down the street for one. got nothing. At the payoff, when held a few months ago and with rough trip. They have the as­ other Isthmian scow, the Steel Among the oldtimers around asked if he "knew the men were it men are taking jobs in greater tonishing total of 2,000 hours of Designer is also headed down and seen lately are Joe Arras, disputed overtime. They also numbers. that way. Alex Olson, Harold Gabaree and Part of it is due to the large have a list of beefs guaranteed The Designer hit Boston with Roderick (Big Smitty) Smith. number of laid-up tankers throw­ to keep the Patrolmen busy ing off their cocoons and head­ In anticipation of the rhubarb ing out of Suisin Bay, the old to come, we have sent agree­ ship graveyard. These ships are ments and clarification to the beginning to call for crews and Coos Bay Agent. -With this he are being fully manned by SlU- should have a not too difficult SUP men. time in squaring her away. This shot-in-the-arm to West For the information of those By EARL "BULL" SHEPPARD Coast seamen, coupled with quite who know him, Td like to re­ a few offshore ships in for pay­ port that Brother Merle (Wahoo) NEW ORLEANS—Although we past week (see picture story of offs and replacements, has done Daugherty is coming along fine have handled thirteen payoffs payoff on page 16) and the ship wonders to shipping here. following injuries suffered in an and eleven sign-ons within the came in with hardly a beef. One of the offshore ships in automobile accident. past two weeks, shipping has The Alcoa Corsair was just this week was the Jean LaFitte, fallen off slightly, nevertheless; about the same story and there's Brother Daugherty was in­ not working, he admitted he Waterman. Her payoff was an and we don't expect any im­ no reason why this situation volved in a head-on collision did not know as he was not easy task for the Patrolman, last week which killed one per­ provement for about a month, or should not continue. thanks to the swell job done by around. son and severely injured Daugh­ until the Mardi Gras is over The Delegates are taking the It came out that he was pay­ the crew and delegates. done with. erty. He is still in the hospital, and « responsibility for keeping the ing an English watchman to re­ MANY OLDSTERS but well out of danger. There's been a lot of improve­ men on the ball—that'g the way port on 4;he crew's activities and, It was sort of a homecoming The organizing job among the ment in the way our passenger because the men would not give it should be. (Brother Paul War­ week at the payoff as there were SlU Guai-ds and "Watchmen is ships are being worked. The Del the guy a few hams and other ren tells more of this self-dis­ many oldtimers aboard. These going along first rate. All hands Mar, Mississippi Steamship Com­ ship's stores, he told the Mate cipline in story on page 3.) fellows did much to make for are doing a splendid job and pany, crews up here as do the the men were goofing off. the good shape of the LaFitte. the response is very heartening. Alcoa Corsair and Clipper. MAW GROWING All of the woes of the New­ Another ship in was the Mary- When out on this coast pass the hall Hills men came out at flie good word along to the ship Our men are becoming more The Marine Allied Workers in ; payoff. It was enough to try the mar, Calmar. After all of the and more accustomed to the way this area is becoming a strong trouble we've had with this guards you meet. . patience of a saint. The com­ things are done on the luxury section of the Union. Meetings No report would be complete pany had no thanks for Taylor's ship, it was almost unbelievable ships and with the normal turn-- are held regularly and organiza­ without some mention of. the efforts. The overtime was so that she was easy to handle. over wev have here, the SlU tion goes on all the time. There was a good gang aboard weather. After heavy rains for screwed up that much of it is several days, the skies have should soon have developed a and the few minor beefs were not settled yet. corps of good passenger ship men An election is scheduled in the cleared and Californians are squared away to the crew's sat­ Crescent Salvage and Towing According to a company offi­ ready at any time. holding their heads high once isfaction. Company, where the SlU has a cial they hope he grabs another We paid off the Del Mar this great deal of strength, and the We have just received word more. ship and heads out fast—but not organizers are pretty confident one of.theirs. that this towboat outfit will be A much more' pleasant payoff added to the long list of SlU> to handle—one worthy of ex­ conti-acted companies. clamation—^was that of the John Gallup, Smith and Johnson. This By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK When doing so, take along your Another item on shipping is Negotiations between the Un­ ship had a fine crew, good offi­ the matter of shipboard promo­ discharges to. show qualified sea- ion and the Mobile towboat oper­ cers and was in tip-top shape. I NEW YORK—We are happy to tions. Several months ago a time. This also applies to Chief ators are now in progress. The T[Tie crew had the old gal report that shipping has picked resolution was passed abolishing Electricians. Union has presented the oper­ * sparkling in the winter sun, but up somewhat here. Most men promotions aboard ship. Regard­ The bi-weekly meetings here ators with a bang-up agreement their labor was to no avail. The are having little difficulty in less of the number of trips a in New York are being held but the owners are balking and company is putting her in lay- grabbing a ship; that is, all ex­ man makes on a ship he cannot alternate Wednesdays at idO East trying to scale down some of our I'v / up to be replaced with some­ cept the aliens. 17th Street (next meeting Janu­ demands. take a boost. thing from the boneyard. I Due to Government regulations ary 28). There is the place to . No matter what happens, th"e CO-OP. PLEASE Other ships hitting port var­ the number of aliens allowed on get' your beefs aired out. A lot ied from excellent to fair. A lot a ship is restricted and there is . Specifically a Cook cannot go of members come to the offices membership can rest assured that th^ Union wiU come out of these of Isthmian scows were in from nothing we can do about it. I to Steward or an AB to Bosun. here with grievances. I can only negotiations with gains for the the Far East. They're still com­ wish to ask a little cooperation I hope the membership will co­ give these men one answer if Mobile tugboatmen. ing in under the old agreement, from our alien. Brothers: "When operate with thq Patrolmen and but all of them, when they put the board lists the job as "citi­ Dispatchers on ,this. It is a vio­ the beef is of a general nature: Our district -qlections are over out again, will have the new zen only" it is no use to put in lation to take a promotion, so co­ sound-off at the meetings. Do it right away while the and the results have been an­ ; agreement aboard and in effect. operate and give a member on your card. beef is hot and you'll get support nounced. , Now the Union is ^ CLEARED UP if it is a good one. Don't wait" ready for another year. This port If you take the job, you'll be the beach a chance. The LaSalle, "Waterman, came I'd like to suggest to Bosuns until the matter is dead and cast the highest vote iri its his­ in from the Far East. The pay- turned back at the ship and tory, and it wouldn't surprise nie iff was a little difficult fp?, might possibly lose your registra- that^when on the beach thtey get nothing can be done in your if other ports did the saipe thint card,c ^hile.j5he^^^^l^^ good los Branch Meetings New Agent Takes Over in Boston; Storage Lack Hurts Shipping Payoffs And Recommissiening Of Boneyard Tankers Aid Frisco N.O. Shipping Drops Siightiy; Aiiied Workers Make Progress Gov't Redtape Cuts Down Jobs For Aliens -Pi SI; '' h �Friday. January 23. 1M8 THE SEAFARERS Baltimore But Beach Is Still Overcrowdeil Union Member LOG Page Seren San Juan Expects Heavy Traffic When Sugar Begins To Run Again By CURLY RENTZ By WOODY LOCKV/OOD BALTIMORE — Things have understand wfet makes the Un­ SAN JUAN—This Island City ^ will replace its C-2 ships with been picking up a little arounc ion tick. is settling back to normal after |C-ls. In my opinion a C-1 runhere and should pick up more There are still a great many celebrating Christmas, New nmg into the Gulf makes for in the week to cornd. and we men on the Baltimore' beach. jobs for Deck Department Year's Eve and Three Kings swell expect that there will be quite They are still coming in from men. Day.- The last mentioned day a few jobs on the board. everywhere. We expect to get falls orf January 6th, which WEEK'S REPORT Last week we had only three them all out very soon, what makes for two straight weeks of sign-ons, the Meredith Victory, with all the ships we will be Looking at the Board 1 find celebrating. an Isthmian vessel; the Loyola having. that shipping has been slow for The celebrating done here is yic.tory Waterman; and the Bull However, if you are smart the Black Gang, good for the all out. Everyone takes part, and Run, a Mathiasen tanker. How­ you will stay away from Balti­ Deck and fair in the Stewards they don't wind up at midnight. ever, we had 11 payoffs and more _ for the time being. We'll Department. In the past two 1 thought 1 had staying power quite a few ships in transit. let you know when • to come weeks we shipped around 30 men but 1 found my limitations dur­ We had a few beefs on these here—we'll put the news in the in all departments. ing the past holidays. Ships; but we managed to get LOG. But to get on to shipping— 1 have just been informed everything settled lo everybody's We had one of the Cities Ser­ there are many ships hitting the that the Cantano ferry,strike is satisfaction. As usual, we set­ vice tankers, the Benson Fort, Island. We have been kept on over and, unfortunately, it was tled them aboard ship which is in this port. She was at the the ball these last two weeks lost by the Union involved. The the way to settle them. men on strike are members of Maryland Dry Dock and we did Most serious trouble was on quite a job aboard her. Smiling right pretty is Mag­ what with the regular business the CGT, a CIO union. the Zane Grey, Isthmian, which gie Greenberg. SIU Steward­ and contacting the ships. At our last meeting we went In fact, a couple of our boys While we have been very on record to give them any aid lost a man overboard. ess aboard the Alcoa Clipper, came very close to going to which sails out of New Or­ busy, we expect the pace to ac­ within our power, but they felt The Skipper of the Grey, jail because the Port Engineer leans. Sister Greeiiberg is a celerate next month when the they did not need it. strictly a "Captain Bligh," is up did not want to see the ship , go full bookmember. The eye- sugar begins to move. Waterman on charges and is expected to Union. He got the police to pleasing photo was submitted expects to run five ships per So far 1 haven't been able to lose his license before the Coast find out why they lost their keep the SlU men out of there. for publication by some unsel­ month in here from the West battle. We have pretty good re­ Guard is through with him. The However, the job was done first. fish Clipper crewmen. The Coast—the.se, in addition to their lations with this Union and hate man is finished with' sailing. regular ships. to see any outfit take a beating The crew of the Grey is really What some companies will do Stewardess has been with the Rumor has it that Waterman while fighting ship since its first trip. for economic pressing the charges against this to keep out the Union! gains. Captain, which is the way it Some chatter on persons , and should be. places hereabouts: Wild Bill With shipping as uncertain as Fentress is back with us after it is right now, most of the men By RUSSELL SMITH In addition, it was felt that we a trip as Bosun on Waterman's and possible personnel changes Morning Light. Saw him with and additions, were discussed. further concentrate our members Buddy Callahan who is still DETROIT — The recently con­ Several motions regarding in .two other fleets which are thrLight. cluded SIU 1948 Great Lakes Dis­ these items were presented, and an advanced stage of organizing, Oiler Juan Rios has been in trict Conference, held January 6 will be referred to the piember- after elections are held in the San Juan the. past few days through January 9 at Detroit ship for their adoption or rejec­ first three fleets. waiting for a ship. Chuck Limheadquarters, was a smashing tion. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION baugh was here on the Jane O, success due to the intense inter­ Four committees composed of Regarding Education, Publicity but he sailed before we could est displayed by all delegates, three to five delegates each were and Public Relations, the Com­ notify him that he had $10 com­ officials and rank and filers alike. elected to discuss and bring back mittee worked out a program ing in retroactive pay from the With such interest and all-out recommendations on the follow­ broken down under the following MV Ponce. membership support, it couldn't ing: Contracts and Negotiations; sub-heads: SEAFARERS LOG, FINISHED LAST be otherwise than a success. Organizational Program for 1948; educational leaflets, basic classes, Among those items on the Education, Publicity and Public labor press and daily news­ Brother L. Colon, the Oiler lengthy agenda were the follow­ Relation; and Legislation and papers. from Ponce, has been in San Government Agencies. ing: Secretary-Treasurer's report. Due to the fact that this is a Juan looking for a ship now that are homesteading the ships that Agents' reports. Organizational General proposals regarding he is without a race horse. His comprehensive program and con­ come in here. In fact,, some of the boys have been on the same Director's report, dnd reports of contracts and negotiations called siderable detail work will be steed broke both fore legs and for a -leveling off of all contracts necessary before it is in working Brother Colon's purse. ship a year or more. Can't blame the various delegates. Many Brothers on the coke at high levels in order to stand­ shape, the results of this program General discussion was devoted them, the way things are. run will be glad to hear that ardize as much as possible. A will not be felt for some time. The bookmembefs on' the Is­ to the question of finances and the Texas Bar is going back un­ general pay increase of 25%, nine However, it is* a long range thmian ships are doing- a . good the over-all Administration of the der the management of Tex Obie paid holidays, 10% seasonal one which should eventually re­ job of making the permits into organization. Various suggestions again. bonus payable on a monthly sult in making our organization good SIU men. They are help­ regarding the location of SIU With these tid-bits of infor­ ing them to understand the de­ halls and possible changes, basis, 40-hour week principle much stronger. mation I will drop the curtain throughout the industry, a guar­ tails of the agreement and to streamlining of the organization. The Committee on Legislation anteed annual season, old age se­ and Government Agencies, had a on the happenings in San Juan curity plan, as well as many im­ gigantic task in briefly touching for another week. See jmu in provements in working condi­ upon the various phases of their next week's LOG. tions were included among other topic. It was broken up into the things. By CAL TANNER following sub-classifications; The Conference feels that this Taft-Hartley Act, State Labor MOBILE — Shipping in this tion results, and, judging by the program is one whjch all Great port has settled down to a slow has been felt by the entire mem- Lakes seamen, organized or un­ Laws, Unemployment Compensa­ tion, Federal Legislation affecting --I but sine pace with the payoffs vote, we feel that this interest organized, will support. seamen. Marine Hospitals, Na­ bership and that it speaks well and sign-ons just about balancing The Committee working on the tional Labor Relations Boai-d. for the future of the SIU. each other. By RAY WHITE Organizational Program for- 1948 State Conciliation Services and As this is written. Mobile is In the past week we have had other problems. NORFOLK—There's plenty of seven payoffs and fiye sign-ons. experiencing its first taste of real brought back certain recommen^ dations that we concentratp our Complete reports on the vari­ activity here and shipping is first : winter weather. The tempera­ The payoffs were very clean with the exception of a couple of Al­ ture is a little below freezing, a' interests during the early spring ous, subjects outlined above will rate as a consequence. Book members have no trouble : coa scows which had some beefs state of affairs that is driving months on three fleets which are be ready for the general mem­ that took a little time to clear the boys here to sweating out now under petition for election. bership meetings of February 2, finding jobs in all three depart­ These are the 11 ship Tomlinson 1948, and the membership can ments right now, even ordinaries. the jobs on the bauxite run. up. J At least the weather is warm Fleet, 2 ship Schneider fleet, the then adopt, reject or amend-these Last week we had six payoffs. A word of warning:-Too many 12 ship Hanna fleet. Conference Reports. on way to the bauxite ports. Four of them were on South At- ^ Stewards coming to Mobile to lantic ships, the other tv?o on ship are unable to show' the re­ Watermans. The Moran tugs quired three years' time as Cook still come in on the same old and Steward to register as Ste­ run, but the Point Vincente is\ wards on the shipping list. This up a good deal of enthusiasm "Blackie", as he is better known now laying up. BY E. B. TILLEY requirement is in conformance about the ballot returns, which —has been a popular and colorful One ship that is due back in Vi PHILADELPHIA — Shipping were very well received. With the resolution we adopted a figure in this section for a long soon is the Algonquin Victory of remains slow in Quakertown and few meetings back. We hope to have" the newly- time and will be missed by his the St. Lawrence Navigation there are quite a few members elected Port Agent, Blackie many friends. We take this opportunity to Company. She has 10 more trips advise all men who plan to ship on the beach waiting for jobs. Gardner, with us very soon. He This -report wouldn't be com­ to complete under her present However, the outlook for the is due in on the SS Bret Harte plete without a blast at the from this port as Stewards to charter. bring their discharges with them coming week is a lot brighter. and probably will assume his weather. It sure has been cold Something the entire member- ' if they don't want to be held up. We. will have two payoffs and duties on his arrival. enough to warrant a blast, so ship ought to know is that the We had a good bit of hand­ cold that it would freeze the boys in the hospital here were Attendance at the ^last two we also will have some shipping membership jneetings "here- has —or at .least that's the way it shaking around the other day. whiskers on a snow man. Or made very happy by the 10 dol­ J Steve-Cardullo took off to work could it be that v>e are just thin- lars apiece the Union donated. been good. The boys certainly looks. Our last port meeting stirred on the West Coast. Steve—or blooded. showed keen interest in the elecThat was real SIU brotherhood.. SIU LakBS Conference Maps1948 Program Shipping Holds Steady In Mobile Jobs For Bookmen In Every Rating Is Norfolk's Boast m Pml Philade^hM Reiu^s ShwAowo h Shipping i �Page Eight THE SE AFAREMS LOG Friday. January 23, 1948 sac SmPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ll •I- Woolcott Men Condemn Shipboard Promotions aow DOES A GVr GET TO TEE OTHER SIDE? A motion condemning shipboard promotions was passed unanimously by the crew of the SS Alexander Woolcott, Alcoa, at a shipboard meeting on January 1, 1948. •¥ ^ The motion was carried after "heated discussion" according to the official minutes of the meet­ ing which was called especially to discuss the "pros" and "cons" of such promotions. Another motion, which also was passed with 100 per cent Stowaways aboard ships are • support of all present, called for not unusual these days, but what a fine of five dollars for all per­ the crew of the SS F. W. Gal­ formers to be levied for a second braith did when an unlisted pas­ offense and for each occasion thereafter. The motion to pe­ senger was discovered in their nalize performers was made by midsts is out of the ordinary. Bosun V. Perez. S-,' i , After putting out from Bor­ - It was also agreed that per­ deaux on the return leg of their formers' to be colNavigating the car-laden decks of a Seatrain vessel is, in the opinion of many who have , , fines , ^ were ^ „ trip, the men of the South Atlected by the Patrolmen at payoff g^ip found a Roumanian attempted it, a most hazardous undertaking under any circumstances. With tongue in cheek. Seafarer Norman Maffie, sketched the above cartoon while he was a member of the crew and that all such moneys ^ouM stowaway hidden away away aboard be turned over to the Marme ship.- He was taken in hand by aboard the Seatrain Texas. "What chance would a character like this one have." mused Bro­ Hospitals. ther Maffie. "when a steady lad would be risking his life." the crew and fed, clothed and The crew was especially an­ bedded down. xious that notice of their action FRIENDLY SORT appear in the LOG so that mem­ bership ashore and at sea would In a very short time thie fel­ know their views on these two low had made himself liked by subjects. all aboard the ship. The crew, in fact, felt a little sorry that he It wouldn't be going overboard a bit to say that Sea-*" hadn't been successful in his at­ til the U.S. became involved in tempt to reach America. Farer Norlnan Maffie is an ace reporter, despite the fact World War II. Then he journeyed By the time the bi-weekly that he hardly ever resorts to the written word to record to Buffalo, 40 miles away, to meeting rolled around the entire' his critical observations. For* join up with the Army,, where crew was of the opinion that Rarely does he make a trip when he was attached to* an artillery they should try to aid him fn Brother Maffie is a very capable he doesn't do at least 20 or 30 unit. some way. A long discussion and talented guy with a drawing pencil portraits of the crewmen. The Society for the Preven­ followed out of which the crew pencil, which he uses unspar­ He is equaHy as keen about He saw active service in the tion of Cruelty to Animals would was unanimous in agreeing that ingly—when the mood visits him, turning them out as the crew is European theater of war, notably on the rugged Anizo front in be proud of the crew of the a letter should be written to the in receiving them. le says—to report every aspect Italy. SS Ponce de Leon, Waterman. Immigration authorities recom­ Maffie, who ships as an AB, With the war's end, Norman In a recent shipboard meeting mending his admission to the of life aboard ship. has never had a Idsson in sketch­ decided he wanted to see more the boys passed a sharp resolu­ u. s; Hardly a Seafarer is not fa­ ing. He refuses to get that seri­ of the world than could be seen tion condemning the Chief En­ miliar with this creative broth­ ous about his talent. DID THEIR BEST gineer's daily sporting session in from a mud-filled slit trench, so er's range of subject matter. At v/hich he wilfully destroyed sea­ "It's just a hobby," he says. he turned to the sea as a voca­ times he is caustically humorous gulls, other birds and various More than thai;, everyone in denouncing some shipboard When creative effort goes be­ tion. ether forms of marine life with agreed to donate some money to hazard. Other times he is con­ yond that it becPmes work, he He's been a member of the a 22-Qaliber repeating rifie. The an organization to be used in his tent to sketch very peaceful har­ philosophizes, and then there's no SIU for several years but he has Chief was shooting up the birds behalf once removed from the more fun Jo be gotten from it. never forgotten the thrill that ship. Having done aU they; bor scenes and the lazy off-duty just for fun. Franklinville, N. Y., is the came, with membership. He re­ could for him, the crew hoped life of the merchant seamen on community that proudly claims calls with obvious sincerity that PREVIOUS EFFORT the high seas. Many fine prod­ for the best. Norman Maffie as its very own. "the happiest day of my sailing ucts pf his free time aboard ship The resolution called for dis- When choosing the Galbraith He was born there a couple of career was when I got my pro­ tribution of copies to Union and ^ for his continental departure the have appeared* from time to time decades ago and didn't leave un­ bationary book in the SIU." Waterman officials since previous Roumanian made a wise move, in the LOG. shipboard efforts to stop the If his wish to remain here is Crewmembers fortunate enough slaughter had been without re- denied it won't be because he to' be shipmates with Brother suit. lacked sympathetic aid. Maffie thke understandable ad­ In fact, the Chief had shown The meeting which brought vantage of his talent and easycomplete indifference to earlier out the crew's action was chaired going, generous disposition. BW resolutions. Ignoring all by C. O. Stroud and recorded by rotests,, he had cooly persisted W. C. Spivey. his bloody concept of "sport." II; The men hoped that some good iS^ults would come of their lat- WINE SWE^ITENS Each man who makes a. resolution, however, and HAVANA GHOW donation to the LOG should ?F]p3^nned to carry through with receive a receipt in rplurn. Port wine donated by the of­ it. If the Union official to whom ficers topped off the topnotch a contribution is given does THEMSMBERSHIPSAVS: A SIO Christmas dinner prepared at sea not make out a receipt for by the cooks of the SS Seatrain the money, call this to the SHIPMOSTBEA Havana, according to Fred Shaia, attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ BEEPRE iT PA-fi**?.' Steward. mediately. Moreover, the wine had to be Send the name of the of­ good to maintain the standard ficial and the name of the set by the Stewards Depart­ port in which the occurence ment's dinner which included took place to the New York roast Vermont turkey with Old Hall, 51 Beaver Street, N^w Dutch. stuffing-plus some pretty York 4, N. Y. fancy fixings, not to mention Stowaway Gets Break On Galbraith Shipboard Artist Norm Maffie Packs Details In Vivid Cartoons i j i Ponce Crew Flays Chief For His Bird Shooting I'l Attention Mofflbers CLjANSHlf, the roast prime ribs of beef. I v f �Friday. January 23, 1948 TBE SEMFAREkS LOG Page Nine SIU ShipSi' Minutes In Brief STEEL DIRECTOR. Sept. 21— SEAMAR. Ocl. 25 Chairman chairman Frank A. L a r g e y ; r Smith: Secretary- While.; Cain Secretary George C. Pierce. New elected Ship Delegate. No Business: All departments will ! beefs in any' of the departments take tui-ns .in keeping laundry . as ;• reported by Deck Delegate clean. Crew agreefS to leave last Cain. Engine Delegate Shelly two seats in messroom open for White and Steward Delegate men going on watch. All De­ Mack Ingelman. Repairs to be PON'T MAKe partment Delegates agree to see made on refrigerator and fans, It TOUOKJFGR that the C^ief Engineer takes thb windscoop, percolator to be inYOURSELF! lock off the ,ice machine box. "^talled aboard. L_li5RiKic^ UP YOUR BEEFS All messmen to wipe off all sil­ t S. 4. AT THE FfeRT CF PAfOFF; verware and glasses. FRANCISCO M. OUINONES^ POW'T TAKE THEM TO Sept. 13—Chairman A. J. Kuber3. i. 1 ANOTHER PORT WHERE RAPHAEL SEMMES, Nov. 2— aki; Secretary C. E. Lee. All de­ Chairman Roy Fitts; Secretary THE ONiOhi OFFICIALS ARE partmental delegates reported crew will back him 100 percent Forecek. New Business: Motion NlOTACQUAlNh'ED vVllH that crew has been checked and in any decision. Bill Fields all books in order. New Busi­ elected Ship Delegate. Good and carried to turn in list of times Yoae PAPTIOULAP SET-UP ness: Motion by Davii that an in­ Welfare: Steward reported on when there was no hot water. ^ AWD HAVE To SpeUO MUCH vestigation by made of Fireman ship's stores. Most meat is of Motion carried that new quarters MORE TIME BEEORETHEy who jumped ship in Cuba. Mo­ very poor grade with little be found for the Deck Engineer and the room now occupied be tion by Kuberski that Patrolman variety^ CAM GET EVERYTHING converted for the Bosun. Motion take .action against Fireman if X t SQUARED AWAY. IT'S found guilty. Good, and Wel­ KNOX VICTORY. Ocl. 26— that all perishable stores be YOUR TIME AND YCJUR fare: Wilkinson moved that a Chairman John Nash; Secretary checked and all bad grub be con­ MONEY-SO SETTLE vote of confidence be given Joseph Horvath. Motion that all demned. Motion carried that YOUR BEEFS AT THB / Stewards Department for the» fresh water tanks be cleaned. everyone clean his foc'sle. good job done, especially the Motion that the delegates talk to Baker. Motion that the Dele­ customs and check on cigarettes. gates contact the Captain per­ Motion that a food committee taining to soogeeing out the check stores before signing on. foc'sles. Motion by Lee that a One minute of silence for statement on the water and.linen Brothers lost at sea. 4. Si a. situation be made for the next WAYNE MACVBAGH. Sept. 30 ETHIOPIA^ VICTORY. Nov. 8 meeting. —Chairman Pat; Fox; Secretary —Chairman Charles Little; Secre­ Ralph Whitley. Deck and Engine By HANK tary S. Rivera. New Business: Departments okay. Engine Dele­ Besides the fact that shipping is slow in such ports as New York L. K. Hodges' elected Engine De­ gate reported quite a bit of dis­ Baltimore and Philadelphia, these ports are quite crowded with partment delegate. Motion by puted overtime. First Assistant men.~ "A guy really gets to know the value of money—from that Little that all hands stand by be­ working against crew. Good and last trip, indeed . . . Here's a cheerful letter from "Red" Braunfore vhe payoff until Patrolman Welfare: Captain giving most of stein, aboard the Simmons Victory: "It was so cold on our trip arrives aboard. Good and Wel­ crew a hard time over petty mat­ from Sweden we had to chop the tarps off the deck to batten ^ ^ fare: Agreed that cooler in En­ CUBA VICTORY, Ocl. 26— gine Room be repaired before re- ters. One minute of silence for down. Heading to New York^nd two days out. our orders were changed and we rolled down to New Orleans and it's sure nice Chairman L. L. Phillips; Secre­ sailing from New York. List of Brothers lost at sea. 4; 4. 4. and warm down here. We loaded ammonium nitrate foi Ponce. tary Robert Fisher. Good and fines made up and approved. WAYNE MACVEAGH. Sept. 8 There's a swell crew aboard. Mostly grits-and-red bean boys— Welfare: Decision to see Chief —Chairmen Herbert Jackson; and you know I'm a southerner myself. I-consume Southern ComEngineer over poor condition of Secretary Ralph Whitley. Dele­ foft sometimes.. I sure wish all the brothers had a Mep-y Christmas ship's laundry. Steward asked gates elected: Hanzel E. Brooks. and a Happy New Year". . . to open P. O. mess due to en­ Deck and Ship Delegate; Pat 4 4 4 tire crew eating in one messFox. Engine; Vernon R. North, Brother Luke Collins, the Bosun, just sailed in recently from room. Captain to be seen about Stewards. General discussion on a long Isthmian voyage . . . Brother Leon "Chink" White place for ship's library. One ship's cleanliness. Young mem­ sailed for the Far East. So did Brother Franklin Smith, the minute of silence for Brothers bers cautioned about several oldtimer . . . Brother George Meaney grabbed a tanker trip lost at sea. things in general for crew's bene­ . . . We received a letter and photographs of part of the crew S. 4, 4, fit. One minute of silence for of the SS Edward W. Scripps. They gave a good word for MIDWAY HILLS. Oct. 29— Brothers lost at sea. McGee's Bar down in Mobile. To Joe Pendleton. Scotly CopeChairman Gallagher; Secretary i t 4. land. Curly Teers and Shorty Batts we wish them a swell H. Sharpe. BusinessCredit STEEL DIRECTOR. Octfl 26— » » » voyage. Sorry about the photos, fellas, they were too dark to given to the crew on the good FRANKLIN K. LANE. Oct. 12 Chairman James Durkin; Secre­ print in the LOG... Our life-raft buddy. Joe Pendleton, says cooperation .of every man in —Chairman Emile Degan; Secre­ tary George Guirre. New Busi­ that the boys hit McGee's real quick after their bauxite run. keeping the crew messroom tary V. A. Lawsin. New Busi­ ness: Ship Delegate made motion loo ... clean, New Business: Engine ness: Charges read against to inspect dry stores. He agrees 4 4*4' Delegate reported 2nd Pumpman Brother. Vote was taken and to contact the Captain in connec­ Brother Rocky Benson is wondering how all the oldtimers are working outside his regular Brother was fined $50. Good tion with the weevils in the food. getting along in their homesteading on the Alcoa Corsair and her hours. Case to be submitted to and Welfare: Suggestion that Stewards and Black Gang agree steady runs out of New Orleans. Aboard are Frank Hughes, Ted Patrolman for clarification. Good each crewman donate $1 to to keep passageways to store­ Terrington, Flattop Kehdricks and Blackie Bankston and plenty of and Welfare: Robert Lambert Brothers in .T. B. hospital. rooms celan and safe for work­ others ... To Frank Waller: Please send your present address in and J. Morin to act as committee Chairman reminded crew that ing. order to get the LOGS weekly... Raymond Duhrkopp and his" to pick up all old books and have members drunk at payoff will be mustache was in town recently . . . Steve Carr is in town with his them replaced with new reading fined $10. usual sun-tan . . .Warren Callahan says hullo . . . Jimmy Millican material. t it 4. resting up in New York too . . . Bosun Carl Lawson sends out word MIDWAY HILLS. Sept. 30— that his shipmate, Brother Jim Matheson quickly contact him with Chairman Gallagher; Secretary his present address. Carl's waiting for a letter, Jim, about some- . H. Sharpe.New "Business; Vari­ thing urgent. Address him at our New York hall if you read this 4. 4. 4 . ous beefs on conduct of crewitem over there in Chicago or thereabouts . . . The following oldWARRIOR. Nov. 22—Chairman timers are anchored in town: S. E. Duda, C. Rodriguez, W. McKay, members discussed. Agreement . S S S Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. Mo­ L. Backus, 'J. De Jesus, H. Kreutz, E. Wicak, W. Lieberman, C. JOLIET VICTORY. Dec. 2— that Deck Maintenance is to.oil tion carried that crew cooperate Doroba, J. Allen, C. Reyes, L. Goodwin, M. Gonzalez, H. Farrington, Chairman Filliponi; Secretary and repair -porthole dogs. Chair­ with messman as Department is Gulfer J. Quimara, F. Baiiizo and F. Gjainpaya ... Clough. New Business: Motion man Gallagher explained, to per­ / carried that . Delegates make a mit and tripcardmen that-those shorthanded. Motion carried that 4 4 4 list of books and permits. List who have carried their cards 18 delegates see Captain for reissue Brother Jimmy Stewart was wondering several weeks ago is to be posted on bulletin board months or longer are eligible for of cigarettes. Motion carried that about how Brother Joe Ryan, the Steward, is getting along— Steward set aside all stores he in crewmess. Motion carried that their .pro-books. and why he hasn't written any letters to Jimmy.. . . . Brothers, thinks are unfit and crew should no one is to sign-on before per­ if your ship needs a library of books and magazines or a new t t ay ' EVELYN. 6ct. 20 — Chairman not sign-on until all stores are mission is given by Department one to replace the old library—contact the following port Delegate. Good and Welfare: Irving Whyte; Secretary Charles removed from ship. libraries of the American Merchant Marine Library Association: 4. 4. 4 Steward is to make certain there Mitchell. Delegates reports ac­ In Baltimore—Municipal Recreation Pier, Foot of Broadway. WARRIOa Dec. 10—Chairman^ Telephone Wolfe 4992. In New Orleans—Dock Board Tool is enough meat for duration of cepted. New Business: Motion trip. ' -Bepair list for Stewards carried to make out a repair list. C. Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. House, Poydras and River Streets. Telephone Magnolia 3849 4 Department made up and at­ All fines collected to be turned Delegates reported no beefs in ... In Philadelphia—Chestnut Street Pier. Telephone Lombard 1120 ... In San Francisco—IDS Embarradero. Telephone Gar­ oyer to Baltimore Agent to go to their departments. New Busi­ tached to minutes. field 8965 ... In Savannah-r307 East St. Julian Street. Tele­ families of boys in jail. Motion ness: Stewards Department beef 1. phone Savannah 3-6186 ... In Norfolk—406 East Plume Street, LEBORE. Oct. 10 -r.- Chairman carried that Black Gang clean on overtime of 2nd Cook to be Telephone Norfolk 4-9631 ... In Boston—Appraiser's Stores Bill .FieWs; Sjicretary LeRoy forward cross section of lower referred to Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Engineers to be notified Building. 408.Atlantic Avenue. Telephone Liberty 6782 ... In Drobish. : New Business: Motion allesrway; the Deck Department that'pressure in heads in not sat­ Charleston—Charleston Free Library. Telephone Charleston carried 'that, entire crew standby the aftier cross section. One isfactory. One minute of silenpe 6273 ... In San Pedro—820 South. Beacon Street. Telephone and refuse to payoff until Agent minute of silence for Brothers for Src'hers lost at sea. 3-3607. • _ comes aboard. Agreement that lost at sea. POINT OF PROPUCTIOM/ CUT and RUN I �•^ •.=-v:?:;ra.5? Friday. January 123, 1948 TH E SEAPARERS LOG Sag* Tfin rN Shirking Delegate's Post Held Harmful To All Hands UNDER A BLANKET OF WHITE '• 1• -V :^v'ii-' • ' To the Editor: Log Letter Gets Inquiry On AVC From Engineer show the same interest in Union affairs and our welfare at sea As Union members interested that we do ashore. We can't do To the Editor: in constantly improving our or­ this by shirking. ganization and building its pres­ Time and again, I have seen I am Chief Engineer of the M. tige, we should do something the same guys take over the S. Capstan Knot, just returning about a situation aboard ship Ship Delegate job because from four moi^ths on Alcoa's that needs correction. everyone else ducked it. This is bauxite shuttle run and I saw Getting right down to it, let not fair. It doesn't train all the the enclosed clipping in the LOG. me say that there are guys wiio men to take over positions of (He's referring to a letter to the ought to know better, who are responsibility, which is import­ editor by Whitey Lykke, blasting continually tiurning down the ant in times of crisis and big the American Legion for its Ship Delegate job every time. beefs. battle to keep seamen from a I want to speak frankly about bill of-rights". The Legion was NO BENEFITS this. also scored for trying to block At other tim s, I have seen Such an attitude is an out­ the job hung on a guy who is tiie American Veterans Commit­ right evasion of Union respon­ well-intentioned but who lacks tee's fight to win passage of the sibilities and certainly notning sufficient experience to handle bill). to be proud of. Most of the mem­ I once started to look up the bership is familiar with what this difficult job smoothly. The AVC in Honolulu and was told it happens when the time arrives result is that nobody benefits, was a "bimch of commies," so did aboard ship to elect the Ship except those who are out to Th* SS Cavalier lies covered with snow in^ew York. not go through with it. Now Delegate. Instead of a bunch of beat us out of something right­ that Xykke says it is behind a guys all offering to take the job fully ours. In fact, in many through the drifts to Pier 7, East good cause, I'd like to know —most everyone starts looking cases, we might just ^s well When New York City was weighted down with a record River. for a way out. They offer all have no Delegate at all. ^ definitely if you are sure it isn't It's true that the Ship Dele­ 25.8-inch snowfall a few weeks There he mounted the bow communist. If I hear favorably kinds of excuses. Many times gate job is a thankless one. It ago, the SS Cavalier (Wilkinson, with his camera and "shot" his there isn't even a nominee. I will -be looking them up when means extra work. But, then, so not AlcoaX was one of the many picture of the snow-white Cava­ I get ashore. > Will likely be up FALL GUY does picket duty and other ships in the harbor that acquired lier, as shown above. in New York before long. Finally, out of desperation, one things we rush to do when our a temporary coat of white. ' Later, when Bill Champlin, AB guy will probably take the post Union is in a beef. The Ship Anthony Robinson Morning after the heavy fall, because he feels ashamed that Delegate job is important to camera enthusiast Glen Vinson, on the Cavalier, was shown the Independence. Mo. every single member and the ever on the alert for an Artie photo, he gently waved it aside. (Ed. Note: Robinson's letter organization. scene, emerged from his comfort­ Said Bill: A good Ship Delegate makes able niche in the New York Hall "I know all about it. I shoveled was turned over to Brother a tremendous contribution to his recreation room and plowed most of that stuff off the decks." Lykke. His answer appears be­ own and the Union's welfare. low). He gives it prestige. He helps cut down on beefs, he makes To Anthony Robinson: > things smoother aboard ship. He In answer to your question wins respect for himself, his about commimist infiuence in the brothers and his Union froni AVC, I believe that the outcome those we deal with. over a dozen or two times. To the Editor: of the elections at the national Let's change our attitudes and convention in Milwaukee gives The Marine Hospital here :in take this job when it's given to I'm writing. to let my friends Kirkwood, Missoiuri, is a fine the best picture. us. Let's do it right and win and shipmates know that I'm institution. They have some .ex­ respect from the bunch outside The communists and fellowof our Union. And let's show well and out of the hospital. I cellent doctors, especially Doc­ travellers had their -own slate of we're worthy of the confidence was discharged last week. I feel tor Elliot—he really knows his national officers but did not sue- / which our "brothers have placed much better though a little stuff. The nurses, too, were^tops. ceed in getting one of their can-< in us by doing our very best to weak. We did all right for recreation. didates elected to any office, as do the job right. They had me under the knife The hospital is equipped with the non-communist IndependentRaymond Duhrkopp, Oiler for a bladder ailment and fol­ television, and the Red Cross Progressivc'slate won all the way lowing the operation I hiccuped provided us with tickets and down the line, clearly showing for nine days. During my stay transportation to fights and that the AVC majority wants no RAYMOND DUHRKOPP I lost 32 pounds and can't seem shows two or three times a week. part of the commies. > to gain it back. At the moment I'm flkt broke out of all the Union brothers Per (Whitey) Lykke One of the highspots of my and waiting for my $20 a week present no one shows any enconfinement was reading the to tide me over until. I get a thusiam. LOG. Thanks a million for send­ job. After a few weeks of work To the Editor: 0, This failure on the part of ing it to me. In my ward was out here I'll be on my way many members to hold up their I have wanted to write to the another Seafarer. Together we back to New York to take a end'of the Union's work at sea, is LOG for some time but am just read the LOG and then passed ship, so I'll see you then. damaging to the Union's pres- getting around to it. I want to it around for everyone to read. tige and definitely hurts the par- thank the Editor of the LOG for Each copy was read over and David A. SiaaSeld tictilar crew's position aboard putting out a fine newspaper. I sh^. Among the licensed per-1 have been here for eight months f•N^i^el- aboard ships where this and have not missed an issue J^et. is the case, there is scorn for Nearly every time I go into a this display.- Those of the offi- bar down here I run into SIU cers who are good union qpien' men. By H. G. WOLOWITZ ^ shake their heads and deplore | As to what I do in this neck of lack of responsibility among the woods: I worked here before 'the crew. I went to sea and early last year It was the night before Christ­ And what have I got to show, Wish for a bottle to try Those who are against us wel- decided to come back for awhile, forget. Here today and then away, mas. come this sign as a weakness l have a good job as a mechanic Five thousand miles at sea. I'm forever on the go. among crewmen and are glad to at an airfield here. It is nice but The guys were in the messroom. And once you make a trip to see that their job of pushing us I like the sea better and will -i-Of course, bicluding me. ' ' sea. around is made easier. They're probably return to my first love It gets you in its grip. like it glad we don't have a guy who's soon. has me, _ * We aU agreed what fools we enthusiastic' about being Ship if any of the fellows I sailed And when you try to break w*i*. Delegate and backed by the with would like to drop me a Being at sea instead of with away. crew 100 per cent. line or look me up v/hile coming D's hard to do. I'm here her, ' If we are to stand up for the through, my address is Box 624, Missing fte many things to be say. protection of - our shipboard Curundu, Canal Zone. That's my ' had ashore: So, all you would-jie eailor>« rights, we must demand respect, address here at Albrook Field. If Friends, a family and pleasure Christmas Day—rpr any day-^Just take a tip from me: ' ;; .^nd one way to get this respect time is short, I can be . reached galore. It's all the same-at sea, ~ Do :all your travelling on good ll^ is by sticking together and hav- by phone at 81-4197. dry land a capable Union man as our David C. Dial Now, I've been: to sea fear quite You woxh an0 sweat, ours* and freL • And never, neyeir foiKithe sea. p^kesman at sea. We should Canal a! few I Missouri Marine Hospital Shows How It Can Done Retired Member Hankers For Sea Log-A-Rkythms ft Sailor's ftdvlce W-yim:.' • y !| �' ». •( '' '?" ' TBM SEAFARERS LOG i^day, S&nxijtY 23, IMB AERIAL MISSION • Posting Of Agreements Applauded wsmmmmMm mm Members See Many Benefits Accruing (Editor's Note: The agreements which have been recently printed up in the form of foc'sle cards and which are already being placed aboard ships have evoked much favorable comment among the membership. The feeling that it would be of great use to all hands prompted the Union to make this shipboard innovation. Suggestions bearing on this and other Union matters applicable to the general welfare are earnestly solicited by the SIU. Below are some of the comments received by the LOG in regard to the new foc'sle card agreement.) P»i immii k i»5 mm mm i* Keep Working Rules In Focus At All Times Vid Philipis, AB, makes an interesting subject as he goes about white-leading some wires aboard the SS Joliet Victory,, Robin. Lines ship. Photo was made by his shipmate. Leonard Southwood, on a recent trip to South and East Africa. To the Editor: Zack Taylor Lads Bucking North Winds In Their BVDs To the Editor: Page Eleven In Warmer Duys This is from Narvik, Norway— 200 miles north|of the Arctic circle. The ship is the SS Zacharias Taylor and she has a Flori­ da crew with Florida-style cloth­ ing in a place where there is no sun, plenty of ice and a heap of North pole weather. We arrived here Dec. 26 and we will stay here for awhile— maybe freeze in. I think it's a dirty trick to send a Florida crew to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. The deck winches are going night day to keep them from freezing. The galley stove stack freezes at night and we are un­ able to start a fire going. Smoke flows through the ship for hours. The boys that change watches have to wait to get the heavy clothing from the boy getting off watch. We were not supplied for a trip to the North Pole. We will also run short of stores. There are signs of it already. From Eskimo land, the crew of the Zacharias Taylor sends Sea­ "Uncle Olio" Preussler, who son's Greetings to all hands. reports from Narvik, Norway, "Uncle Otlo" Preussler that he and the other boys siboard the Zack Taylor are Fisher Ames Lads practically living on an ice Had Time Of Their floe, as he appeared in less Lives In Piraeus frigid times. We're running To the Editor: this picture of him in front of the capitol building in Just have to let the Brothers know of the wonderful trip we Havana in . the hopes he of the Fisher Ames are making. and the rest of the tempo­ Our first port of call was Piraeus, rary Eskimos will be warmed Greece. I want to take this op­ by the sight of it. He was on portunity to let the rest of the. the Seatrain Havana at the time. SIU know the pitfalls of this evil port. Brothers, if you want to have Hatgimisios Family the time of your life and your Thanks SIU Men pocketbook can stapd the-strain, ' grab the first scovy heading for To the Editor: Piraeus. As soon as you land make a bee-line for John Bull's My family and I express our sincere gratitude to the SIU Bar. It is in an easy-to-reach loca­ members in Baltimore, Md., for the floral wreath they sent to tion along the waterfront. If you the funeral services of my wife, want to drink, go to John Bull's. who passed away Dec. 9, 1947. I If you want wine, women and don't know their names but their song, go to John Bull's. If you voluntary contributions were are hungry for a SEAFARERS deeply appreciated. LOG, John Bull l^as an ample supply in his bar. It's a wonder­ Theodoros Hatgimisios ful place. and family Crew of Fisher Ames Philadelphia I think the foc'sle card with the Isthmian and freighter agree­ ment is okay in many respects. At keeps the working rules in focus at all times. You don't have to knock over your gear every time you want to look up a clause to see if you know your agreement. It makes it unnecessary to hunt all over the ship for an agreement when first boarding a vessel. 'Above all, it creates a good im­ pression to men first coming into the Union, that these SIU mem­ bers know their business. It is our peacetime sign of "alert" that will keep these ships SIU. W. J. Brady Settling Of Beefs To Be Speeded Up To the Editor: With the introduction of the new foc'sle cards, the era of con­ fusion which is the result of no one being able to find a copy of he agreement when a beef comes up, is at an end. The new cards place the agree­ ment at each member's fingertips. In my opinion, the new cards are a great improvement we have needed for a long time. Jack Farfrihen Eliminates Confusion To the Editor: * I think it is a very good idea to post the Isthmian agreements in messhalls and foc'sles of all ships. That way everyone knows the score. By not having these agree­ ments posted it causes much con­ fusion. This way when you want to know something, you don't have to bother the Dele­ gate. It makes everything more convenient for all hands. Nicholas Brancato Will Simplify Problem, Aid Overtime Beefs To the Editor: I think it would be a good idea to have a copy of our agreement posted in the messhall of each ship so that a lot of running around and uncertainty can be avoided. , In some -ships there have been cases where the latest agreement was not had by everyone and some of the fellows were in doubt as to whether a job was overtime or not. If a copy of the agreement were posted in the messhall it would make things much simpler and in some cases the fellows would get overtime they were not sure of. If the agreement were placed on the messhall it could not be lost or misplaced as the regular phamplets are so often. John Seyfert Held Trouble-Saver For All Delegates To the Editor: The new SIU Foc'sle card agreement just came off the press. You should see it in the New York hall on the third deck. The size is twenty-two by thirtyfive inches. It has everything every SIU member should know. The patrolmen will place these foc'sles cards on all SIU ships when they go aboard to sign on and payoff the ships. They will post these cards iri all crew's messhalls and passageways. These foc'sle-card agreements are for all Brothers to read and in this way save the delegates a lot of trouble on all SIU ships. It will further enlighten the members, those who are the old-, timers and those who have newly-joined the SIU, in regards to various sections of the agree­ ment. If any members fail to see these foc'sle cards on the ships they should go to the near­ est SIU Hall and request a few. Brothers, post these agreement cards in the messhalls and the most convenient place for all hands to see it, read it and in this way know the agreement the right way. Rocky Benson Are Improvement Over Booklet Forms To Ihtf Editor: I was very pleased to know this morning that manifests of the agreement will be posted in the messhalls df all SIU ships. Up until now they were pub­ lished in small books which are easily lost or mislaid, often when most needed. From now on it will be easy to check on the agreement when­ ever a doubt or a dispute arises. Whoever came up with the idea certainly deserves a vote of thanks. Nick DeSantos Saigon Customs Go For American Tobacco, SS Steel King Seafarer Warns Brothers To the Editor: of exchange 35 piastres to $1.00 was their only hope. They made the change and paid the fine. In American money they shelled out $470, a lot of dough but a long way from. $2,314. Not satisfied to take this haul and leave the ship alone, the If you're anxious to build up the financial reserve of the French Customs in Saigon, Mal­ ayan Straits, do as some of the men board the Steel King did. Unsuspecting of trouble, we put into Saigon. Some of the, rellows hadn't bothered to de­ clare their cigarettes and had rAW - AKJ I them stashed away in their lockers. Suddenly the French Customs swooped down on us, shook down the ship and confiscated 162 car­ tons of cigarettes. Before the shock wore off the fellows found themselves faced with fines of 100 piastres a carton. . At the official rate of exchange, 7 pias­ tres to $1, they owed the French Government $2,314 in American currency. The guys almost went into a Custqms boys stopped the crew dead faint when they came up at the gate and searched them. with the 2 Grand figure. They If they had any American money could almost see themselves it was taken; if they were in a swinging a sledge hammer on a good mood they tuined .the men rock pile. back to the ship. SHELLED IT OUT When we hit New York this With a bit of quick figuring jweek, v/e warned the oncoming they decided the unofficial rate cre^ of the pitfalls of Saigon. This is my mean.s of passing tha tip along to all members. If you have cigarettes when hitting Saigon by all means de­ clare them or hide them welL" Working a trip for the French Government isn't my favorite; charity. (Name Withheld) SS Steel King On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must bo turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hour before the ship makes port. - u �FcU^ itmu^ TH E S EAPARER S L O G Pasrii Twelve IT WAS FAIR SAILING ON THE NAMPA (Rie 'Duke' Doffs His White Cap To All Seafarers Lacking Savvy: Schutz To the Editor: In a previous issue of the LOG (Jan. 9) Brother Margavy said in a letter to the editor that he'd like some discussion on his proposal for setting up' a sort of qualifications committee, in order to make certain each man who shipped in a rating was com­ petent for the job. - Well, I'll get right to the point. It is a policy of ovur Union to help each other out whenever it is necessary—and this applies to all sorts of legitimate instance^ 'Here we're concerned with what Brother Margavy speaks of: rat­ ing qualifications. - For example, if a brother should come aboard a ship and he doesn't know how to oil Diesel engines because he had never done the job before, we should pitch in and explain it and show him how it's done. He'd very easily be able to perform the job then. tnought he should make an effort to improve himself. We gave him a chance. The guy was sincwe and by the end of the voyae, he was excellent. Not one complaint could be made against his cooking. He improved 100 percent. Brothers, I believe in giving a guy a chance, a second chance if necessary. Brother Margavy asked for discussion and I tried to give my best on the subject. To the Editor: This is the first letter I have written since the New Year came around. The SIU-SUP went a long way in the 1947 Victory March. So let's start out for a new record this January 1948. You hear a lot of members talking about which is the better union and who's doing the most on the labor front. Each union is cutting for the workingman's goal. We are all battling for the same goal. Some guys go around popping off about this Agent or that Patrolman. (However, when you see the fellow at the next Union meeting he is either sitting back sleeping or not saying a word.) This kind of talk will hurt. This is just what the commies in the. NMU want to hear so they can say we are fighting among o.urselves. Personally, I have always tried, to help a younger Union Brother, teaching him what job actions, really mean.. But some kid will leak out the word that SIU or SUP is the better. "Oh, I'm OS oh the so-and-so ship," he'll say, ' and give his opinion. I tell him quick that all that stuff is bunk. We have a fine Union of SIUSUP men. We have a damned good rank-and-file. And no mat­ ter what comes, we will take it. So; gang, let's steer steady as she goes. However, I'm only one of many. I ^hope others will write to the LOG about this proposal, also, or bring it up at the next meeting. Frank Schultz BROTHERS HELPED , I for one have picked up much this way and have been able to - put what I've learned from help­ ful brothers into action right away. I have gone aboard ship, where I have had to do some. tlung I was not familiar with but j!: , after a little help from others I was doing it as well as though I had known how all along. Any guy who is interested in doing his job right can get along in the same manivar. If a man has his time in, I believe he should get his endorsement. We should continue that way. If he needs a little help, I think his Union brothers should give it to him, especially if he is anxious to learn and improve his capabilities on a job. - ^ I repeat that if a man has the time in, he should get the en­ dorsement for the next higher fating he is entitled to. You would be surprised at the num­ ber of brothers that would have to start sailing as Wiper, Messi 'itian and OS, if Brother Margavy's proposal were adopted; . i4hd many of these men are ca­ pable in higher ratings. Per­ haps they are just not good at answering questions in test form. Maybe some little thing they have never, had to do aboard ship 5^uld be in the -qualification 'fest, ft wDuld they be dfenied the rating? C 1-don't mean that we should ; ofofget . all about those brothers " w Yhearis, no. If one of these makes V a trip as an Oiler and he doesn't know his job, then allow him to the trip but if he doesn't rig^rove and know more at the end of the trip, you can bring him iip on charges. But I DO NOT J MEAN THE 99 YEAR CLUB! I mean have him sail at the next lower rating until it is estab­ lished that he knows his job. ; CITES EXPERIENCE • 4--; It may take some brothers a L year, others hardly any time at all. That is up to the committee. Recently on a ship I was on, we had guy in the galley deparlment v-ho no one of .us thought was a gapablei cook. We told him- he suld sail in that capacity bnt We Described as a "sailor's dream." a recent coastwise trip of the Nampa Victory, Waterman, took the vessel to Tampa, Miami, various Gulf ports and Havana. Top right—the crew digs into a farewell dinner tendered by the Stewards Department. From the looks on the fellows* faces, the galley force was one popular bunch.In photo left. William Doran, OS, puts the cards out for Deck Maintenance man "Tennesee" to cut. Place is the Gunners' Mess. The trio at right, having shed shirts, soak up the sungiving vitamins. No names were enclosed but they're identified as AB. Bosun and Fireman. All photos are credited to crewmember Chuck Busquet, OS. Duke Himler. SUPSS Fori Erie Gashoufids Get Gate At Southport Sign-On; Seafarer Sees Injury To Renegotiations -And Keep 'Em Up** Whew! Glad I got all that off create overtime which is illegi­ my chest. timate. A Merry Christmas to all at PEANUTS! CIGARS! WAR IS OVER home and at sea. (Ed. Note: The We left Fernandina and went Brother's letter reached us a The war is over. Companies little late, but his kind wishes are up against keen competition to Savannah. There we took on are still in order as kind wishes with South American and Euro­ a cargo of peanuts and tobacco pean lines operating with low for Rotterdam. Then we went always are.) wage scales. Our companies niu§t to Wilmington, North Carolina, •Speaking for the crew of the make make money. The more for timbers and left there Decem­ Southport, I can assure you we they make the-better otu: chances ber 10. are looking forv/ard to an en­ are to make more. Above all, Everything has gone smoothly joyable time this Christmas. it's job insurance. '. And nobody with the exception of the Deck The Stewards Department has Department. They feel that the uixJertaken to. satisfy the inner knows what the traffic will bear Chief Mate gives too many direct better than our officials. man beyond the comfortable Therefore, inside the structural orders. limits of his capacity. They have been used to work­ To begin at the beginning, we limits of our agreement, let us ing with the Bosuri, and he, in crewed up in Baltimore, then do a real seaman's job. turn," has been accustomed -to We have many men seeking to sailed to Fernandinafof 2,000 tons using his own. judgment as to of phosphate. It might be well join oxur ranks; because we have what work-each man should do. to mefition right here that three the best wages and conditions in On this point, I won't venture men- Were rejected—rejected by the world. Let us work to have an opinion as I have to live with the. crew—in Baltimore for re­ companies -seek our Union be­ these guys., at least another 20 porting on the ship drunk and cause iWe will >have the best sea­ days. raising hell in general. The worst men in the wodd. A meeting was called at one of it is they were all three full The job of doing this. Brother, p.m. December 14. E. H. Jeffrey is not up ,to -the other fellow. book members. was elected chaiman and the Why in the world does this It's strictly a personal proposi­ choice was a happy one. With type of man brag about being a tion. an iron hand in the Velvet glove, full book and use that to cover Still another thing: In the old he ran a firm but friendly meet­ his ignorance of his job, his lazi­ days we used to get plenty of ing. An hour and five minutes ness, his drunkeness and general discipline, most of it harsh and with not one minute of boredom. unjust. The first thing the disorderly conduct? The North Atlantic is not Union did was to-take most of I believe it would be a better friendly at this timejof year. She thing for a man to ask himself this power away from the bared her teeth a few times, if the Union could be proud of Masters. but, as always, it could have Now we must not forget that him. been worse. Another thing: We have -the this protection covers some char­ Once again, the boys on the best bargaining committee in the acters who would, be a disgrace Soudiport send greetings and the U. S. A., our contracts prove it. to any organization, . and who hope d^at this new -year will be Why, then, do some of our cause trouble and grief for, any the best you ever had. members endanger the efforts of crew who is unfortunate enough ' George Reach •' our Officials by setting them­ to have them. These we must eliminate or discipline in such a :-8hl^ Delegate selves up- as individual bargain­ manner as "ta make iihem change 'SB Southport . ing ajkents? This they do every time [they try tOH pad, chisel or their"ways. To the Editor: ^ -i IW8 This hold-up was never re­ ported. Taken aboard the Gov­ ernor Graves, two crewmen identified as Shorty and Slins put on an act for cameraman Clete W. Clark. In case you're confused, that's Shorty with the equalizer. " Attention Members!. All applications for -xmemployment insurance in New; York City must be made through the offices at 277 CanaP Btreet, in­ stead of the District offices, an formerly. •t ' •I iI �Friday. January 23, 1848 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirleen Coast Transportation Rule Defended; Korenblatt Cites History Of Beefs By MAX KORENBLATT (Ed. Note: Brother Korenblatt, a longtime member of the SUP who has been sailing for 25 years, is well known to the members of the SIU as an extremely aclive rank-and-filer. His record as a participant in SIU-SUP beefs is familiar to most seamen, although he probably is best known "as Co-Chairman of the 1946 General Strike Committee in New York.) A short while back, there appeared in the LOG an article by Brother William J. Jones regarding his aching callouses which were caused, it seems, by travelihg from the West Coast back to the East Coast by train after paying off in a Pacific port. If you have the space, may I submit the following historical, if not completely scholarly, essay in rebuttal. Not too long ago, crews on American flag ships signed wide open articles that had a column for the monthly wages, which were very low, and the printed stipulation that the ship would pay the man off "in a final port of discharge in the U. S." There were no riders attached to offer any additional information or protection to the crew of any kind. When riders were attached, by company request, they were items dealing with the conduct of the crew and elaboration of work to be done duidng the voyage arid on the day of payoff. After completion of a voyage, many a ship paid its crew off in some port far removed from the port 6f engagement or sign-on. Some of the crew remained aboard, others got off—but nobody was given trans­ portation in the form of either a ticket or cash. RODE RODS If a seaman wished to go to some other port, he usually thumbed his way and walked, or rode a box car. Like many other injustices that burdened him down, this lack of protection caused many a blister and callous, and introduced many a seaman to some local hoosegow as a vagrant as he threaded his way along highway and railroad track. . The first transportation guarantee in writing for seamen was incorporated in the agreements between the ship operators and unions on the Pacific Coast that ended a 96-day. strike on February 4, 1937. penses. Some seamen agreed to accept a few dollars and waive further claim for transportation allowances as a condition for remaining aboard for another trip. The Pacific Coast unions squared this by gaining for their members the choice of Pullmans with subsist­ ence or a cash equivalent. of men on the beach, the men paying off being, in better shape to face a temporary slump. Every maritime union has a set of rules by which the members agree to conduct routine business within the confines of the union. Each one may have rules which differ slightly from those of other outfits. Dif­ As more unions and more seamen became involved, the problem became greater than ever, because the ship-operating fraternity really turned to on the job of jerking seamen aroimd. More beefs led to further negotiation in an attempt to set up the machinery to provide for a uniform style of hanging all transporta­ tion cases no matter what the company or what the port. COUNTER ARGUMENTS With varying degrees of success, the various unions over a period of years beefed and tried to eliminate all trickery and subterfuge on the part of the operators. Quite often, the operators' fraternity attempted to do away with transportation benefits entirely because, as they put it, "A real seamen is at home in any part." Very early in 1946, the first of several hectic con­ ferences were held in New York at which were seated spokesmen for the War Shipping Administration, the Treasury Department, the MFOW, and the MCS, to­ gether with Morris Weisberger and Max Korenblatt of the SUP, and J. P. Shuler, Joe Algina and Robert Matthews' of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District. Captain Devlin, WSA representative, and the lawyers from Washington introduced arguments to prove that, merely because articles were terminated in a different geographical area from the one in which a crew shipped or signed on, did not mean that all the crew members were entitled to transportation because not all the crew members actually went back to such ports. These gentlemen pointed out that some seamen re­ mained aboard ship or rejoined the ship from the union hall, while others remained in the payoff port until they joined another ship or moved or; to some intermediate port. Countering this argument, the union spokesmen maintained that, when articles were terminated and a crew paid off, each member was legally and all other ways through with a ship. If there was a shortage of manpower and a few of the crew were willing to remain on the ship or rejoin the ship in order to help the union fill out the crew rather than let the ship lie at the dock because of under-manning, there was no reason why these men should forfeit travel money as a condition for making another trip on the same ship. Moreover, they argued, what a seaman did with his money ashore was strictly his own business. BIG BLOWOFF, 1946 ferences of opinion account for these variations, and in the final analysis it is the various memberships which make the rules. As we all know, when members of the Pacific District of the SIU are up on the Lakes, or on the Atlantic and Gulf coast, they will be guided by rules and regulations in effect in the district area in which they find themselves. When a Lakes or A & G mem*, her is on the Pacific Coast, he automatically is covered by the rules in effect out there. 10-YEAR PRACTICE It apparently has been an excellent practice, because members from different districts <;an present their beefs, have them handled, register and ship out of halls maintained in all major ports by the SIU of North America. With a few^ minor difficulties that has been the practice for over ten years. Apparently ^here have been no true hardships visited upon memL;:rs of any district. If there had been, the membership would have changed the rules. Brother Jones, in his article in the LOG, mentioned that he received transportation money on the Ponce de Leon and was forced off the ship. When the crew was signed on, an SUP majority joined the vessel. (In passing, let rne say that if a crew shipped on a West Coast ship in an A & G port the majority would be. A & G members.) Despite a transportation payoff on the Atlantic Coast, the same crewmen were permitted to stay aboard if they wished. Some did. ' Now Jones came across country and joined the same ship. He fears that the ship may again pay off on the Pacific Coast and hopes he will not be forced to get off.' He does not relish any more cross-country trips on As a result of many efforts to arrive at a solution, Pullmans because he gets callouses. I sincerely hope much steam was generated and let loose. Finally an ^ that he does not have any moi-e and that the anguish improved rider was drawn up and attached to articles. caused by previous trips has abated. But the persistent attempts of the operators' agents to However, if he must again leave a ship on the West chisel brought on the blow-off that tied up many ships Coast, it is recommended that he stay out there, go in various ports. The transportation problem, like many other evils up to the hall where there is equal registration and imposed upon seamen, was only partly solved but it The protective riders we have today are a result of years of beefing. There undoubtedly will be more had to be solved the hard way. Seamen were given a measure of protection and beefing in the future. The SUP, like all other maritime unions, from time a guarantee in the event that a ship was diverted, transferred, wrecked, sunk, sold from under him, laid to time amends, modifies, changes or adds to the regu­ up, or in the event the articles expired, or in the event lations that are referred to as the "Coastwise Shipping " of other fates, which might befall a crew or a ship Rules." This is done when the SUP membership thinks there necessitating a termination of articles, with the ci-ew being paid off in some port far removed from the orie is something wrong and wishes to eliminate bickering among members ashore and afloat. At regular meet­ from which the ship sailed originally. ings in all branches via motion or resolution and OWNERS TRICKY through coastwise action, the membership decides There were constantly recurring beefs which resulted whether some addition to or change in the coastwise from attempted chiseling on the part of companies rules is desirable. In that way, the SUP in 1937 which did everything possible to avoid .making good adopted the rules that a crew receiving transportation the transportation due crewmembers. The cumpaiiies would leave the ship and that a new crew would be shipping for him out of the SUP (as there is equal, sought out all technicalities, legal and other, in an dispatched. shipping for me or any other SUP man in any A & G hall—subject to local branch rules). effort to humbug seamen out of w'hat was rightfully HERE'S WHY theirs. As more crews became entitled to these Brother Jones hopes that the transportation payoff benefits, the companies found more tricks to pull on The SUP has adhered to that rule for many reasons, rule on the West Coast will be changed because he some of which are offei-ed her: the unsuspecting seamen. finds it inconvenient and because he gets callouses. ! 1. To keep the records clear in case of a beef in In cases where an entire crew demanded transpor­ A few member's of the Pacific District occasionally •- - JJ tation, they were handed non-transferrable orders on which a shipowner attempts to eliminate transportation voice their opinions of certain A & G rules. That, some bus outfit or on a railroad for a coach ride. If payoffs. however, is no reason for such rules to be changed. \ "ti'man did not use his order or ticket, perhaps he sold 2. To permit a crew, getting off to compete with men There are very definite reasons why each of the two ashore for jobs off the board and rejoin the sanie ship districts adopted the rules by which it goes. i( back for a few dollars. 'J * ! ;l as had happened many, many times. In other cases, men who got off a ship had to return It is hoped that Brother Jones and others will accept 3. To benefit the members as a whole during a this little document in the friendly spirit in»which it to the sign-on port and appear in person at the cbmpany office to claim cash to cover his traveling ex- • shipping slump when, the new jobs will ease the strain is offered. �•?'rv;'.?-;-'y.TV» V'. ,'.i,->y."' Page Fourteen i • THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday. January 23. 1948 Does The Sea Beckon To You? ships of other nations have just as much recreation on less money. Editor's note; Tho following article was written by Going to sea is not quite as easy to do as one would a man who knows what life at sea is all about, Because a ship guarantees board and lodging is no imagine, or rather as simple as some think it is. something which is quite apparent from his keen reason not to build up a little nest egg for a rainy There is more to being a seaman than having a understanding of all its aspects. Men already com­ day, and for the time you will be on the beach desire to go "sailing, sailing, over the bounding main." mitted to a career of sailing will enjoy his simple between ships. It is almost, a tradition among seamen to hit the A seaman's job is a highly skilled trade. The day truths. Those who have recently turned t.o as sea­ when bleary-eyed derelicts were shipped from crimp men should profit by his advice. Originally published first water-front honky-tonk they come to after a halls is a thing of the past, and the lusty era when in "The Atlantian," it is reprinted with the magazine's long voyage. It is considered a part of going to sea. But today seamen don't spend all of their time in shanghaiing was the usual way a ship's crew was permission. dives. recruited can only be encountered now in oldtime tales Going to sea ^ a very broadening, productive edu­ of the sea. persona hon grata, you will bewail the day you cation. The seaman travels to interesting and fascin­ The maritime industry is big business and should ating ports throughout the world—^ports that some went to sea. be recognized as such. And the seamen who man the people save for a lifetime to acquire enough money • Learning to .be a skilled seaman is not simple, ships of America's Merchant Marine must be efficient to visit. And there is much to see beyond "Charlie's'li?:^ '1': regardless of which of the three departments you as any other group of highly trained workers. or "Joe's Place" if the seamen will just look for it. choose—deck, engine, or stewards. A mod.ern merchant ship and its cargo represents FOUGHT A WAR TOO You not only have to learn your specific job an investment of several millions of dollai'S. to the There are seamen active in the American Merchant shipping company. It goes without saying that no thoroughly, but you have to learn the way of ships Marine tolday who were there at the beginning of company, with any sense, is going to trust such an and the men aboard them. investment to men who are greenhorns or apprentice If you choose the deck department you will have the war; when a tugboat was all the Nayy could as­ seamen. to be content to stand the loneliness of jiight lookout sign as a protecting escort, and when ships were being Every ship must have a full complement of trained duty. There will be no one but you on the dark, sunk faster than they could be built, and crude oil |! i men aboard. And to be trained takes a long time. The lonely fo'csle head at night. And when your eyes mixed with American seamen's blood fouled the experienced seamen knows ships like you know your start playing tricks on you after staring into the shore line of this continent. These men are proud of their ships and their lost own home, and he is familiar with the whimsies and unlimited darkness of an empty sea for hours, you " caprices of the sea. will have to learn not to spontaneously yell "ship on mates and they take great pride in their calling. They fire off the starboard bow" when you see the blazing are, to some extent, clannish and resent a pewcomer I LONG. LEAN YEARS reflection of the Northern Lights for the first time aboard ship telling them how he would do this, or I;: All are men who have spent long, lean, hard years in your life far over the horizon. do that. Most of these oldtimers have forgotten more '^learning their trade. Many served on "hell" ships If you are in the black gang you will have to be about the sea than the newcomer will ever know. under bucko mates and heat-maddened engineers. Being a seaman, unlike other professions, is a life willing to stand the often nauseating odor of hot oil The top seamen of today were the Ordinary Sea­ deep own in the bowels of the ship. You will have to where your home and your work are combined. men and Coal Passers of yesterday. But, having what balance yourself carefully as you walk across slippery When you are "off watch," you are still on the ship. it takes to make real seamen, they stuck to their floor-plates when the ship rolls and pitches like some­ You can't "get away from it all" at anytime you calling and climbed up the long ladder of heart thing alive in order to keep from breaking your neck, choose. There are no night clubs to break the monot­ breaks and broken backs until today the ships of In the Stewards department you will have to listen ony. It's simply on watch and off watch. the American Merchant Marine, and the conditions to gripes and beefs about the food, no matter how But, thanks to seamen's organizations, conditions aboard them, are the finest in the world. aboard American ships are the finest 'in the world. good or bad it is, without a comeback. And you will And these seamen, not the shipping companies, are have to be able to pour coffee in a cup instead of The food is excellent and the quarters comfortable. . responsible for the metamorphsis from the Merchant down the neck of your shipmates when a sudden With very few exceptions the day of the dark,glory Marine of old to that of today. These are the men "big grden one" makes your ship lurch until the holes and vermin infested living quarters are over. Quarters today are clean and airy, and there are many, :ir around whom the American Merchant Marine grew. "gunnels" are under water. conveniences that were only dreamed about a few Many landlubbers haVe -the illusion that just any­ CARDINAL SINS short years ago. one can go to sea; that all they have to do is pack a iSt, The wage scales are high, and seamen's rights are sea-bag and hustle aboard some ship. Nothing could Shipboard conduct is another very important con­ be further from the-truth, or more fantastic. sideration to the men who want to go to sea. You protected by the organization to which he belongs. Since the war the United States Coast Guard has In the first place there are many men and boys must respect your shipmates if you want them to had quite a bit to do with t^e Merchant Marine. who want to go to sea, but who are simply not adapt­ respect you. ! The glorious tradition that has always been asso­ able to life aboard ship. When these incompetents do A cardinal sin aboard ship is to display a lack of ciated with the Coast Guard has become somewhat manage to locate a berth, twenty years of sailing will consideration for others. stiU be insufficient for them to learn to distinguish When entering your quarters you always remember dimmed in the eyes of merchant seamen since they ' starboard from port, and they never seem able to that the off-watch is sleeping or resting. You are continue to exercise certain of their wartime allocated remember to spit leeward. supposed to haye enough sense not to resort to the prerogatives over merchant seamen. From the moment the bow lines are let go until they practice of hog calling, or loudly boasting of your During the war this was, of course, necessary but are made fast again most of these characters are sea­ now that the war is over many feel that the Coast conquests in the last port while your mates are trying i fe sick; forever getting underfoot and in the hair of the to sleep. And don't come aboard drunk at all hours Guard should have no more jurisdiction over the real seamen aboard trying to do their job. You have of the night, imagining you are Caruso reincarnated. Merchant Marine than it has over the Army or Navy. In time of war the combined services of a nation ' to have the sea in your blood. Naturally, there is no place aboard ship where an To make a success at sea it is necessary to be genu­ exhibitionist is welcome. Occasionally one does man­ must cooperate, but with the victory there is no vital reason why this should continue. inely fond of the life it offers. This thing of wanting age to get aboard, but is usually spotted at once. to make a couple of "cruises" just for the glamor These characters, generally boasting one of the low­ CLEAN AND BIG and adventure that is supposed to be attached to it est ratings, are the jerks who delight in going ashore In applying for membership in one of these mari­ is ridiculous. in high-pressure, gold-encrusted caps—the more gold time organizations care should be taken to choose Could you board one of America's transcontinental braid they can get on the cap the better they like it. one that is free from internal strife, politics and cor- ^ trains and take the place of one of the crew just Even though they have no right or authority to ruption. because you wanted to cross the continent in this wear such caps they manage to do so, even if they There are several, depending upon what part of the manner? have to sneak the cap ashore and put it on in some country you are in,and which department you belong gin mill. to, that are excellent. Thejje are also several of no MUST QUALIFY It is a blessing that these would-be "big shots" are consequence. . ^ Certainly you couldn't. The same holds true in in the minority—a blessing to the ship, the regular Today a career at sea should be as much desired •respect to a ship. seamen, and, the maritime organization that placed as any career ashore;. Promotion is entirely up to the ^^~To go to sea you have to have a seaman's identifi­ them aboard the ship. seaman himself. cation papers issued by the government, and these If he is • adaptable to the sea he can climb to the Another requirement of the newcomer to the sea papers are not handed out indiscriminately. is his conduct while in a foreign port. A seaman's top. But it takes diligence and perservance to be­ You have to prove that you are physically and men­ conduct is a reflection on him, his ship, his ship­ come the master of his own ship. tally qualified to go to sea and, in some instances, mates, and his country. The sea is not for softies or tough guys, or is it you even have to show proof that you will have a Just because he is an American seaman from a a place for trouble makers. The largest ship afloat job before these papers will be issued to you. Finger­ wonderful American ship does not give him license is too small for an agitator. prints and photographs are required to obtain your to be a show-off. Peoples of foreign lands don't like The sea is clean and big and the men who follow i papers. showoffs anymore than people at home, and they can it must be just as clean and big. There is lib place Naturally, there has to be a beginning, as in all detect them just as quickly. aboard ship for petty squabbles and fancied griev­ \ other trades. New men are hired as Wipers in the ances. WORLD TRAVELERS JpSigine department. Ordinary seamen in the deck The crew is the heart and pulse of a ship—^with­ epartment, and messmen in the Stewards department. You can't push people around anywhere and get out a good crew a ship is just so much useless steel; Most first trippers get their start through a bona- away with it for long. If you attempt to do so in an inanimate object without a heart. fide seamen's brotherhood. However, seamen's or­ some foreign ports your mates may have to carry . Aboard ship is the one place in the world where ganizations, like the government, will not indiscrimi­ you back to your ship as a result of running into " you can be completely alone even though your ship­ nately accept everyone who gets a "yen" to go to sea. someone that doesn't push. mates are all around you. But, providing j/ou can qualify and indicate that In many ports American seamen are considered You can find peace and quiet through the long hours you are cut out for the sea, they will soon ascertain chumps because they are easy spenders. Dock front of the night on the quiet deck of a ship at sea; a this and probably accept you on trial. They may even leeches and parasites will cling to them like the quiet and peace of a type all its own. locate a ship for you. barnacles that cling to their ship's bottom. And to a If you still believe you are cut out for the sea, and If you are successful in getting aboard ship, and great extent this circumstance is wholly the fault if you are successful in obtaining the necessary pa­ conduct yourself in a seaman-like manner when you of the seaman himself. pers and in getting aboard ship, you will be able to do get aboard, the oldtimers in the crew will more American seamen draw the highest wages of any discover the first pight at sea whether or not you than do their part in teaching you, and helping you seamen in the world, but just because they do can make a go of it. to become a seaman. shouldn't mean they have to emulate Santa Glaus in If you are not certain that no other calling can But if you are a' wise guy or a would-be sea-lawyer," every port. attract you after that first night at sea bur advice it wiU be Tar better for you to forget all about the Many of them do, however, arid probably always is to sign off,at the first port you come to .and, return , sea. If you don't you can bet, when ypu s^pon becom'is wil^ in spite of the knowledge that seamen from the to the land. ^ . By AtJGUSTUS H. COTTRELL W' h- I III {•jjj - rp • �•JK. TB B SEAFARERS LOG a?/1948 Pag* Fifteen Korhs, Ralph B. , -.72 Karzxenski, A. 6.34 Kornek, Joseph S; *. 3.02 kaslep, Oscar .^• .12 Korneliussion, Ture Evert 2.75 Kasmirsky, Stanley J. .^..' 8.53 Korolia,' Dnska *. ....; 17135 Katronick, Emil 2.12 Korosac, Joseph 126.49 Kaupas, Branislaus 72.01 Korsak, Anthony 83.77 Kavamess, Wasile 25.24 Korzynski, Arthur 117.50 Kavanaugh, John T 3.05 Koscilnak, Emil 3.73 Kaval, A. R. Jr; 4.30 Kosiol, J 2.33 Kay, Leonard 5.44 Koslowski, Eugene 7.42 Kay, T. C 1.34 Kosmicki, Roman H 46 Kazarian, Jack J 3.62 Kostegan, Stefan 4.27 Kaziokewicz, Dyonizago F. 33.76 Kostelich, Thomas 16.46 Keahey, Albert E .99 Koster, E ; 1.67 Kearney, Phillip 6.01 Kostick, Vasholia 9.40 Kearns, Henry William .... ' .29 Kostleinik, Rudolph J 61.92 Keck, Wm. T .59 Kostrivas, Michael C 39.68 Keehan, Wm. E 1.99 Koszayh, Joseph M 2.13 Keener, Harry A 2.23 Kotarba, Edward W 6.13 Kehler, James M. Jr. 19.59 5.76 13.87 Kotcheck, Seymour Keicher, John H 2.23 Kerhoney, Amos E 4.70 Knapp, Charles F 3.55 Kirchmann, Elmer C Kouba, Robert E II.20 2.32 Keim, Walter E 5.32 Kerner, Frank G 3.78 Knecht, James W 20.11 Kirk, Lyman A 33 Kneck, E 60 Kough, B. M. Keitel, Ernst 38.88 Kerns, Albert Kirkhoff, William ?:.... 1.07 2.13 Koulla, D. P 1.32 2.60 Kelcey, Arthur A 7.92 Kerr, Alexander J 46 Kneidinger, J. F 71 Kirkland, Jjunes F 2.04 80 Kounavis, Constantinas .... Keller,^Donald C.' 2.93 Kersh, Jack R. 1 1.31 Knell, Frederick G 18.4(1 Kirkland; Joseph Kovach, Paul 10.26 40 Keller,"Gordon C 66.61 Kertley, Marion 121.63 Knesel, Merlin L 13.26 Kirkpatrick, Ellis F 96 1.78 Koval, Myron G Keller, Krvy — 16.51 Kessel, Clarence W 4.43 Knickerbocker, Geo. B 52.78 Kirpper, Waind 11.20 Keller, Joseph D. 5.76 Kessen, A. K 5.02 Kpiffin, Willis G 1.32 Kirs, Oscar 27.22 Keller, Martin W 10.74 Kessick, Herbert S 45 Knight, Bobby C 29 Kirsham, Robert E. Knight, Dempsey 1.65 Keller, Thomas W 54 Kessler, Christian C 5.46 7.20 Kish, "j Knight, L. F 01 BALTIMORE ........ 14 North Gay St. Kelley, Mike R 44.14 Kessler, Trancis 12.80 3 Kittinger, Kenneth M Knight, R 3.34 Calvert 4539 Kelley, Paul E. 6.88 Ketchum, David 0 9.12 78.28 Kittle, James W 276 State St. 1.37 BOSTON Kellison, A. L. je 6.52 KetUer, A 4.81 Knight,' Richard E 3.76 Kizer, Raymond I. Bowdoin 445S 19.30 Kelly, Chas/F. 42.47 Key, James A 1.19 Knight, Russell V 1.87 Kjerbo, Jacob 0 BUFFALO , .10 Exchange St. Knight, Truman R 3.96 Kelly, Floyd 2.06 IKeyes, O'MaUey 3.87 „ .-. 136.34 Klakowtz, Benedict . V. . Cleveland 7391 Kmghton, A 3.40 CHICAGO ..24 W. Superior Ave. Kelly, Frederick E. 8.28 .59 I Keyes, Will 0 1.... 21.23 Klass, Earnest C 1.87 i Superior 5175 Kelly, Hugh V. 12.95 Knittle, Richard. W .67 Keys, John J 11.16 Klatt, Ray G., Jr Knoll, Hillard V 2.06 CLEVELAND. .. .1014 E. st. cuir Ave. Kelly, James K 3.73 Khatzis, Acilleas Klaveness, Gad 8.74 1.80 Main 0147 Robert, J 3.28 Kelly, L .01 Khoth, Frank 104.24 Knoll, 53.93 Klavins, Anthony A w XX T^ u , DETROIT 1035 Third. St. 1.40 Cadillac 6857 8.98 Knotts, Donald M Kelley, Lawrence 21.08 Kiddy, Lloyd 59 Kleeberb, Carl 2.08 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 12.02 Knowles, H Kelly, Leo G 1.33 Kiernan, Micheal 1.69 Kleiber, Melvin C 9.30 Melrose 4110 12.80 Knowlton, Robert Kelly, Russell D 6.81 jKiersvik, Hans 2.97 Klein, Gerald Joseph Knox, Elmer I. 39.98 aosy,—23rd St. Kelly, Thomas C 47.18 Kill, Andres " 15.36 Kleinschmidt, Kenneth F... 5.59 2.57 HONOLULU 16 MeJriimt^ 82.03 Knot, Frank Kelly, ^Thos. G 13.711 Kilbury, Frank M 1.72 Klemn, Robert H 6.771 p|,o„ 22.86 Knox, Thomas L Kelly, William 46 Kiley, Albert J 8.11 Klengson, Grin K Knudsen, Svend J. .92 JACKSONVILLE 920 Mam St. Kelms, E. R f.79 Kimball, W. H .T.... 79 99 Lkevin, A Phone S-59i* Kocandvski, Ekiward John 2.69 Kelp, Harold W. >.18.38 Kimber, Calvin C ^ 18.61 94 Klie, John N 1 South Lawrence St. 37.80 MOBILE Kelsell, William 10.74 Kimberlin, Leo George .... 11.66 Klincher, John William .... 10.57 Kocsancich, Charles W Phone 2-1754 .46 MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. 6.97 Kocurek, V. S Kelsey, Darris W 2.79 Kimes, Robert G 8.26 Kline, Robert W. .89 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartree St. 36.00 Kodurand, Leo Keltman, L. F 45 Kinavey, William • H 7.69 Klinefelter, John D Magnolia 6112-6113 Koenig, Arathur G 2.64 Klinger, Harry A. 35.23 Keinmer, Henry Lindsey.... 21.84 King, Arthur R; 1:40 51 Beaver St. 7.88 NEW YORK Kemmer, M. H 2.64 King: Curtis W, 12 .55 Koenig, Robert G 2.75 ^or, George L 2.84 s'J 1.13 Koenigseder Max A Kempson, C. L 7.70 King, Eugene G. ...: 9.4 Klug, K. W Koeppen, Walter H 11.701 Phone 4-i083 Kluge, Rene 31.74 Kendall, Russell L 26.16 King, Gerard 8.00 2.29. PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St^ 9.19 Kofnovec, Anton Kendall, Simon 12.14 King, Henry ,. 8.37 Knab, Joseph C Kohlzanski, J 8.69! Lombard 3-7651 Kendrick, Charles .7...... 3.44 King, Howard E., Jn 18.20 Kohnen, Florian H 25.69, W. ^m.ide St. Kendriek, Frank 13.72 King, Martin E 120.69 Kohis, Ralph 2.84 RICHMOND. Caiif. zsi st^t^ Kenefick, Charles J 16.13 King, Morfis R 9.00 Kokol, Gilbert W., Jr 10.741 Phone 2599 Keney, W 3.62 King, Orval C : 1.91 9.96 SAN FRANCISCO los Market St. Wm. M. Walters would like to Kolar, Thomas Roy Kennedy, E. 1.48 King, Samuel E 2.06 Kolowzies, Milton J 4.66' Douglas 25475 hear from shipmates of SS Robin Kennedy, Jacob J ,122.02 King, Thomas J 3.42 Kominoo, Carroll B 17.71, ^ Goodfellow (June to November, Kennedy, John E. 6.86 Kingree, Brownie ' O oo ' 2-5996 12.61 Komofskl, James 2.33 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St1947). His address is: Kennedy, Louis 7.20 Kihgsepp, Alexander 3.22 Kon, S. W 2.34 Phone 3-1725 Pvt. Wm. M. Walters, Kenny, A. J .33 Kinkead, S. 01 Konecny, Jaroslav 16.15 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. AF 16260931 Kenny, H. P 45 Kinnaird, Roe B .85 Main 0290 Kongstad, Svend T. 2.21' Sqdn BP-7, Flight 2596 Kennyfi Peter F. 1.14 Kintign, James R. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 8.10 Konieczny, Stephen 14.14) ^,,3^3 Lakeland Air Base Kensinger, Harlan L ~- 2.80 Kinzel, Carle M. J., Jr..... 51.23 Kontis, Nicholas 1.42 TOLEDO 6I5 Summit St. San Antonio, Texas Kensinger, Lawrence ; 5.51 Kipper, William R 24.54 6.791 Garfield 2112 Kent, Clyde A 2.87 Kirby, Chas. H 77.10 Koplitsky, H e.20 , WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Mvd. SS JAMES M. GILLIS Kent, Patrick J 10.13 Kirby, George F Terminal 4-3131 5.27 Kopp, John K 10.94 ' VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton StKephart, Stanley ..; 11.84 Kirby, Robert 11.88 Men who were aboard this Koppersmith, Francis E 1.73 Garden 8331 Kerd, Donald J . 15.21 Kirby, Victor Ernest 4.75 ship in October 1947, please get Korapka, Stanley J 9.90 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. in touch with Joe Volpian, 5th Korb, Alexander Pacific 7824 18.86 floor, SIU Headquarters, 51 Korbel, John M 1.01 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 ROBERT (BOB) DAVIS IRWIN MARSHALL J. P. LUKK Get in touch with Frank J. Contact Merle Daugherty at Book No. 48728 The SEAFARERS LGG as the official publication of the Sea­ Schutz at Marine Hospital, Staten the SUP Hall, 257 Fifth St., Rich­ Get in touch with Patrolman J. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Island, N. Y. mond, Calif. He wants to hear Sheehan at the New York Hall, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of from youjight away. on a matter pertaining to your 4. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have WINSTON VICKERS book. 4; 4 i, the LGG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Contact Floyd Hillier at .110 JULIO CALDERON VIVAS 4 4 4^ SIU branch for this purpose. Belmont Terrace, St. George, Eduvigis Montanez, Fajai-do, PETER MERX Staten Island. Puerto Rico, says your daughter A bill fold containing your However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU wants you to write her. book (No. 49086) and seaman's hall, the LGG reproduces below the form used to request the LGG, FRANK p. LILUE papers were found in Frisco some which you can fill out, detach and. send to: SEAFARERS LGG, 81 4 4 4 You can pick up George Stev­ THOMAS J. HALL time ago, and has been for- Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. enson's picture of your mother at Vour sister, Mrs. P. M. Fischer, w^irded ta the New York Hall, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION thei LGG office, 51 Beaver St.; Box .95, La Grange, Tex., would where you may claim it at the New York 4, N. Y. like to hear, from you. 4th floor baggage room. To the Editor: tit 4 4 4 4 4 4 CHRISTIAN. WALLANDER ' EARL F. SPEAR STEWARDS DELEGATE I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Your lawyer requests that you Your wife wants to hear from UMATILLA address below: contact him; you. Her address is; c/o R. Your bag is checked in the * t Grenman, Fabriksgatan 25 C. 65, baggage room. New York Hall, Name ,^ \ ROSAIRE LIPARI Helsingfors, Finland. under the name of Willard TherYour brother, Antonio, is in oult. The baggage ^check is in • 4 4 4 Piraeus, Greece. He asks that ROBERT LEROY MITCHELL' an envelope with Theroult's name you write him at 2233 Rosewood -Get in to.uch with your mother, on it. St;, Philadelphia 45, Pa. 2443 North 9th St., Philadelphia 4 4 4 33, Pa. t. t. S. JOHN Ar SODERBACK MARVIN MURPH Please get in touch with San 4 4 4 ' Contact your wife. She's at NILS ERIC LARSON Francisco Branclv^ of SIU, Atlan­ the Cleveland Hotel, ' Shelby, Contact Mr; Victor Larson, tic and Gulf District. You have 1813 Sixth St., Ashland, Wis. very important mail there, j . , Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of undaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should cidl or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All dahns should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name, Sodal Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to wbicti the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS NOTICE! PERSONALS Hotice To All SIU Members �TEE SEAPAREES LOG Page Sixteen JsiMuafy »5r 1S4S Del Mar Pays Off In Good SIU Style When the SS Del Mar, one of the Mississippi Steamship Company's three luxury passenger-cargo ships, paid off in her home port of New Orleans on Jan. 14, a LOG cameraman was aboard to record some of the highlights. . Like her sister ships—the SS Del Norte and SS Del Sud—the Del Mar plies be­ tween the -Crescent City and east coast ports of South«America on a scheduled 47-day cruise run. The three Mississippi vessels are, of course, manned by crack crews of Seafarers. In the photos on this page you will see some of them as they participated in the Jan. 14 payoff. \ ' I ® Here the Del Mar lies quietly alongside her dock in New Orleans awaiting the activity that accom­ panies the payoff of the approximately 110 Seafarers who man her. iPH If.' O Bustling activity reaches its full height as the Seafarers line up in the crew's messroom to eoUeet their earnings. By fhi: time all hands are mighty eager to get ashore, and putake of New Orleans' famed hospitality—and make the rounds. of some of the hot-spots which liven up the French Quarter. aw:'' Q Okay, brother, you're almost finished! That man put­ ting his name on the dotted is a member of the Del Mar's Deck Gang. He's signed off articles and he's ready for Freddy (the guy with the cabbage, of course). ' "I m f i I ' '' ^9 M C? One more thing on the order of business—dues payments to keep the Union in going shape so the SIU can continue to lead the way in meritime. Above. Brothers P. R. Callahan (left). FOW; and John Newman. AB. as they waited for their dues payments to be stamped in their books. Jusi ahead of thai Deck Gang man was P.ichard S. Fuller, an AB. When he puis the pen down he'll begin counting his wages, so he can check any errors immediately. The guy who said. "It's never too late." was talking through his great big hat if he thought it applied to payroll mistakes. Anyway. Brother Fuller found all his folding money in the proper amount. - Well, that certainly looked like.a pretty clean payoff, didn't it? Fact of the matter is the Del Mar pulled into New-^Orleans with hardly a beef aboard. New Orleans Port Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard says that's how most luxury ships are coming in. H0 attributes it to the fact that the men are becoming more and more accustomed to that type of ship and the SIU is developing a •corps of passenger ship men.v i ~ si,,.- All's quiet now on the Del Mar, so it's easy to get an unobstructed view of a crew's recreation room. Each department has its own, like the one shown above. They're i^omplete with radio, easy chairs, card ^ tables, etc. Passageways around ea<i!i recreatioiiis room house crew foc'sles. ; � 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 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 4 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPERATORS ACCEPT BID TO OPEN NEGOTIATIONS FOR PAY PAY INCREASES SHIPBOARD ACCIDENT, IIINESS RISE DESPITE GREAT DECRESES IN US FLEETS UNION SHOP VOTE NEXT FOR CITIES SERVICE 5-ALARM FIRE GUTS SIU HALL IN CLEVAND NEEDLESS INQWUIRES HAMPER UNION'S WORK FOR GENERAL WELFARE CONSAIRE CREW STAYS ON BALL AND LOGS EXCELLENT VOYAGE LAKES SIU OPENS HALL IN ALPENA ATLANTIC AND GOLF OFFOCERS FOR 1948 WHO ARE ASSUMING THIER NEW POSTIONS CHEIF MATE OF NEWHALL HILLS IS ONE CREW LONG REMEMBER PAYOFFS AND RECOMMISSIONING OF BONEYARD TANKERS AID FRISCO N.O. SHIPPING DROPS SLIGHTLY;ALLIED WORKERS MAKE PROGRESS GOV'T REDTAPE CUTS DOWN JOBS FOR ALIENS SHIPPING BETTER IN BALTIMORE BUT BEACH IS STILL OVERCROWDED SAN JUAN EXPECTS HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN SUGAR BEGINS TO RUN AGAIN SIU LAKES CONNFERCE MAPS 1948 PROGRAM SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY IN MOBILE JOBS FOR BOOKMEN IN EVERY RATING IS NORFOLK'S BOAST WOOLCOTT MEN CONDEMN SHIPBOARD PROMTIONS SHIPBOARD ARTIST NORM MAFFIE PACKS DETAILS IN VIVID CARTOONS COAST TRANSPORTATION RULE DEFENED;KORENBLATT CITIES HISTORY OF BEEFS DOES THE SEA BECKON TO YOU? DEL MAR PAYS OFF IN GOOD SIU STYLE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5ece98b4a4232e8e968ba4820df91f0a.PDF 6365740c5d899c0ee21e4735b0aa6813 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YOHK, N.^., FRIDAY. JANUARY 16. 1948 Transfers Would Wreck US Stiipping EUCnONS CERTIFIED WASHINGTON — The pro­ posal to transfer 500 American ships ,to European nations under the Marshall Plan in its present form was denounced by Repre­ sentative Willis W. Bradley of California as disastrous to the American Merchant Marine. "The funeral of an adequate American Merchant Marine has been arranged by the State De­ partment," Bradley told the House. "The mourners will all be Americans.". REASONABLE HELP l\.£ With completion of the ballot tallying by the General Tallymg Committee, the results of the 1948 SlU elections, as announced by the committee, were forwarded to all ports for final action by the membership at last Wednesday night's regular meetings. At these meetings, the membership voted overwhelmingly to certify the election results. Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler therefore instructed all newly elected officials to assume their duties, in accordance with the membership's mandate. Below is a breakdown of the membership's vote in all ports on the Tally Committee's report. Ports, are listed geo­ graphically. NO PORT YES Boston 23 56 0 New York 980 0 PhUadelphia 185 0 Baltimore 249 0 Norfolk .. .^ 180 Savannah* — 0 Tampa 43 0 Mobile 243 0 New Orleans 285 0 Galveston r. 220 Puerto Rico* —v-™--:;- — — *Pue to communication difficulties, these ports had not bieen hekrd ftpim 'LOO i»iHs time. - He declared that he favored "reasonable help for Europe," but he -stated that he did not "comprehend .as ..a part of that help .a program that will strip us of a part of our principal de­ fense assets and will relegate our entire shipping industry .to- a very inferior standing' among the fleets of the-worldJ' Just why is it so necessary to "Americans do not under­ stand," he said later, "that the transfer American ships to the transfer of 500 vessels will re­ Briti.sh, • a Seafarer or anbody sult in elimination from trade with these European nations of else interested in the American some 500 vessels presently op­ merchant marine might well ask erated under United States flag when he reads reports on British and manned with American offi­ shipyards. According to a dispatch from cers and crews. Glasgow, the 22 producing chip"Even if the transferred ves­ yards on the River Clyde broke sels are taken from lay-up, their .all previous peacetime construc­ participation in the trades will result in a corresponding re­ tion records in 1947 for ship­ duction in the United States flag building, engineering, ship re­ tonnage which, would otherwise conversion and repair. The Clydeside yards turned out be engaged." No. 3 '48 Officers Certified; Voting is Heaviest In Seafarers History NEW YORK—The results of the voting for Atlantic and Gulf officials for 1948 were announced this week when the General Tallying Committee completed counting and tabulating the member­ ship's choices in the heaviest balloting in SIU history. Ballots were cast in all pdrts votes cast represent the mem­ during a two-month period end­ bership of the Atlantic and Gulfj Coast only. The other SIU dis­ ing December 31, 1947. tricts conduct elections of their The following committee's find­ own. ings and report were mailed to The total number of votes cast all ports for action at regular was 5,204 with the heaviest bal-' membership meetings. loting taking place in New York, A new Secretary-Treasurer the largest and most active port. and three new Assistant Secre­ The members of the hardwork­ tary-Treasurers were elected ing Tallying Committee, elected along with new Port Agents in January 2, 1948, Were; New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Sam Luttrell (Chairman), A Jacksonville and New Orleans. In Jimmy Stewart, Paul Pars<Jfts, J. the remaining ports, the 1947 L. (Red) Whidden, F. F. Smith, Agents were retained. Patrolmen Paddy McCann, Omar L. Ames, were elected for all ports re­ and alternates E. F. McNeill, Pe­ quiring them. • dro Peralta and Matt Fields. The tabulated results of the Biographical sketches and pic­ election and the report submit­ tures of all officials will be run 99 ships with a total tonnage of ted by the Tallying Committee in the LOG in the near future. 374,743—some 50,000 tons more appear on page 7. It sliould be noted that the than in 1946. Of the new vessels, many were built for Dutch, Icelandic, Norwegian Portuguese, Irish, French, Dom­ inion and colonial customers. One thing that all unions have learned and that all Biggest ship launched was the union members must keep uppermost in their minds is 40,000-ton Catonia for Cunard. At present, Clydeside yards, this; which handle about a third of ' Unions face the united efforts of ALL employers to Britain's shipbuilding contracts, destroy them. Moreover, when an employer or group of have commitments for about employers is able to weaken one union every union in $280 million worth of ships—in­ cluding about $85 million worth the country is weakened. A standard trick among employers is to play one of tankers. British Beiie Need For US Vesseis l! Phony Unionism SillBeffins Move For VFnge Increase rI? \ NEW YORK, Jan. 15 — The Seafarers International Union took the first step yesterday in a push for higher wages. Commuhications were forward­ ed to all contracted companies advising them of the Union's desi le "to open negotiations for an increase" in wages. In a letter signed by Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler, the SIU informed the operators that it was mak­ ing the wage; bid in accordance with the provisions incorporated in the preamble of its agree­ ments. * This unique feature permits the Union to call for discussions on the issue of wages at any time. SIU contracts are the only ones in the maritime industry containing such a provision. The Union's latest wage drive stemmed from a request made of the membership by the SIU Negotiating Committee for per­ mission to go after the increase as a means of combatting the cost of living spiral. Besides the reasons inducei by rising prices, the committe feels there is ampjle justification for more equitable pay for Sea farers in the high profits being realized by shipowners today. The ^lU has fought steadily and successfully right along to see that the membership's wages kept pace with the cost of liv­ . SITUATION "HOPELESS*' ing. . ~ At the time the committee In the current drive no speci­ said it preferred cost-of-living prices to drop in place of a need fic sum has been- set by the Ne­ for increased wages but that the gotiating Committee so that i situation had been rendered will have greater flexibility in "hopeless" by the failure_of Con­ its bargaining sessions with the gress to enact price controls. operators. The only door left open to the On the Negotiating Committee Union to protect its member­ ;are J. P. Shuler,". Robert Matt ship's earning power was to seek higher . wages, the committee •hews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williains and Paul Hiall. said. Nate group of workers against another. This maneuver fails when opposed by tactics shaped by the SIU's policy of inter-union support. A typical case in point is the new development at the Maryland Drydock Company in Baltimore. The workers at Maryland Drydock, as a great many Seafarers have good reason to know, belong to the. In­ dustrial Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers of Amer­ ica. Recently, after a long strike in which many a Sea­ farer walked the picketlines, the lUMSWA men went back to their jobs at Maryland Drydock under a contract providing for a wage increase and other gains. But now the company has found a new way to drive a wedge into lUMSWA. As a result of company conniving, a new "indepen­ dent union" of "pushers" has sprung into being. If your ship puts into Maryland Drydock for re­ pairs make sure that you don't extend the hand of union brotherhood to the wrong guys. In our book the real union there is the lUMSWA. And remember that all of us are going to have to keep our eyes open for we arq. going to see jthis trick tried at plenty of other places. The SIU will combat it, as usual, by supporting the legitimate beefs of legitimate unions. �SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 16, 1948 Uhis SEAFARERS LOG K Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District ^ ( .1 Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor i At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J„ P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer if Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y„ under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 lili Regrouping Our Forces i In the heaviest balloting ever registered in an SIU I election, the membership has voiced its choice of officials to serve the Union during the year 1948. The results of the vote tally, announced elsewhere in this issue, reveal I a new high in total number of votes cast. ^ ii This unprecedented participation by the memberIship in the selection of 4;he men they believe can lead the IsiU to new heights in the coming year is noteworthy. |Primarily, it is a manifestation of an increasing consciousless and a more alert interest by all hands in the conduct md welfare of their Union. They have taken advantage >f their constitutionally-guaranteed privilege of having direct say in the administration of the Union's business. When this is the case you have a healthy state of jaffairs. Seafarers are mindful of their obligations—that's [what the record vote implies. And this new surge of interest in all quarters ..is par­ ticularly encouraging at this moment because 1948 bids to be a singularly crucial year. For all labor, but perhaps more so for members of the SIU, 1948 will be a year of decision on several paramount questions. Nice it would be if we could gaze into the crystal ball and see how much butter will be on our bread several months hence. Unfor­ tunately, no such ball exists for the men in maritime. Instead they have to strengthen themselves for the future. These are some of the questions that will be faced in 1948: Will our fleet be distributed among the foreign naitions, leaving us the short end of the stick? Will the TaftiHartley law make headway in destroying the American ilabor unions? Will the SIU's highly successful organizing push of last year continue its remarkable pace? Will we jmaintain and solidify our position as a growing force in [the American trade union movement? Will we continue jto lead the field in wages and working conditions? These [are but a few; there are more, many more, to be answered 1948. So, the importance of the membership's interest in their Union's affairs as we swing into important 1948 is easily seen. Facing up to this problematical year, we have regrouped our forces; we have sharpened our offensive lachinery and bolstered our defenses. But the fact that we have voted for officials is not enough to discharge our responsibilities as good Union len. We must do more to make 1948 a good year for the S^farers. . ^ Every member must stapd squarely behind the men they have placed in office. All hands must exert their est efforts to see that the combined forces of the bureau­ crats and the union-busters are defeated. Seafarers must let to make certain the SIU winds up 1948 bigger, better ind stronger than ever. Despite the uncertainty and the stormy days that night be ahea,d, each of us can do much to influence our course. If we all pitch in and do pur bit, our sailing will Hospital Patients When entering the Hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. i Staten Island Hospital Men Now in Tlie Marine Hospitals Tbete are tiie Union Bzothtn currenHv in tha marina hospiials. as reported by tha Port Agents. Thasa Brothars find tima faangin; heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL F. E. WHEELER C. McGILBERRY J. E. SILKOWSKI ^ A. AMUNDSEN . E. L: EDLER f W. WILCOXSON S. LeBLANC L. CLARKE G. KOCJAN N. LAWRENSON J. S. CARA J. F. FITZPATRICK T. HENDRICKS N. R. CARTWRIGHT J. WARD N. LONGTINE J. E. MAGUIRE J. CARROLL J. J. O'NEILL L. AL HOLMES 4, 4, J, STATEN ISL'AND B. H. TOLBERT J. McNEELY J. M: GARDNER T. MUSCOVAGE L. GOLEMBIEWSKI J. PRATS E. LARSON G. G. GAGE J. VATLAND G. T. FRESHWATER J. H. HOAR . E. LACHOFF J. PREZELPELSKI . 4" 4* 4« BUFFALO HOSPITAL ARTHUR LYNCH ^ MICHAEL DONOVAN FRANK AMAGETT 4* 4* ^ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. G. BERKENKEMPER R. RARDIN J. D. BERGERIA J. NUUHIWA F. J. RICHARDSON J. T. ALLAN W. T. ROSS S. BUZALEWSKI J. A. WHITTAKER C. W. PAYNE C. CARLSON GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD E. J. BARTEMEIR J. H. HAYES 4 4 4 BRIGH TON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD V C. CREVIER • ' You can contact your HosIrifal delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at &e follow­ ing times: M Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to. 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. SMITH P. CASALINUOVO F. O'CONNELL J. LEE E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4.4 GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. W. CANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BALLERSTON J. B. LIGHTFOOT C. R. HONEYCUTT S.H.COOPER j;:." • ' R. C. yOOHRIES J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON (SUP) ^ - '' •* -•'•-i; 4 4-4 ^ J s: NORFOLK FRITZ KRAUL- .v.- ' CECIL WILLIAMS CHARLES LORD JACK WOOTON ,• yfi' i 11, P. ALLGEIER r < W. A. YAHL SAMUEL J. STEELE -' �m T H E SEAPARERa LOG Friday. January 16. 1948 Pag» Thraa SIU Tugmen Battle Gale At Sea To Rescue Disabled Freighter ter, as well as all details to be Union is about to start negotia­ Shivering in a cold Atlantic carried m the SEAFARERS LOG. tions with our contracted •com­ gale and soaked to the skin by YoQr Secretary-Treasurer, as panies for a general wage in­ heavy seas washing oVer the CALMAR AND ORE the instructed by the membership, crease, and that'it is important stem, crewmembers of and on behalf of the Negotiating Negotiations are practically that the Union's affairs be run­ Dorothy Ann Meseck rescued the Committee, has notified all con­ ning as smoothly as possible at Standara Fruit vessel Cpastal tracted operators of our desire over with these .two outfits and that time, it is recommended Messenger after four days of to open our contracts on the •a full . report shofuld be com­ that the elected Brothers take herculean labor. question of wages. pleted for the membership by office immediately upon concur­ The saving of the Messenger rence by the membership of the was effected when the Dorothy the next meeting. The great importance of the General Tallying Committee's re­ Ann, after receiving the disabled cooperation of the membership TRANSFER OF^ CARDULLO port. ship's call for help, sped from in this matter cannot be stressed Norfolk to where the ship wal­ Not only .will this allow the too heavily. We must prepare In view of the increased traf­ ourselves so that whatever may fic pf SIU A&G contracted ships union to sail on even keel dur­ lowed in the high seas 180 miles come from this demand for on the West Coast, as a result ing a crucial negotiating period, off Cape Hatteras. more money the Union will be of signing the Isthmian contract, but will give the newly elected The ship's distress call was re­ in a position to tak^ whatever it is recommended that Steve officers P chance to become more ceived on December 24 and the action, necessary to support such Cardullo, former Marcus Hook familiar with their positions and Dorothy Ann left inunediately. Agent, be assigned at -once to responsibilities and the member­ Christmas Eve and Christmas demands. Further reports will be made the Port of San Francisco for ship's problems, and allow them Day were spent in rushing to •at the next meeting on this mat- the purpose of servicing A&G to participate more fully in the the ship. At 10 P.M. the Mes­ contracted ships and the mem­ forthcoming Agents' Conference. senger was sighted and a towing V " % bership in that area. Following ordinary procedure, line made ready at once. the present Agents will notify A strong southeast wind was In the event of any further the Secretary-Treasurer of the blowing and the heavy waters changes in the traffic in that The membership has gone area other recommendations shall actions taken by the member­ threw the tiny tug about on the ship in their ports on the Com­ seas. In short time the hawser ' on record lo prefer charges be made. against all gashounds and mittee's report and the report of was secured. TALLYING REPORT The Messenger, having a brok­ performers as well as the the Secretary-Treasurer, who will en tail shaft and rudder, was un­ ' men who willfully destroy or At the last general meetings, in turn, upon concurrence, no­ steal ships gear. The SIU has the membership voted tp follow tify the newly elected m^n to able to maintain a position, which made rescue attempts more no place for men who ruin the procedure passed in 1947 in­ difficult: the good conditions the sofar as counting the ballots take their offices at once. Union wins for them. Take were concerned, in order to facil­ - action'in shipboard meetings itate the tallying procedure and BACK IN DRY CLOTHING AND HAPPY against men guilty of these to allow the newly elected offi­ things. cials to take office earlier. In view of the fact that the With the Hawser secured, the tug began its pull to New York, but it wasn't going to be over that easy. During the night the wind changed and increased in intensity. Early the next morning after proceeding 50 miles, the hawser parted at the Messenger's bow and snapped through the air like a buggy whip. The SIU crew turned to again on the wet, slippery decks and at risk of losing their lives, man­ aged to once more secure the Messenger. This time a chain was used. By 1 P.M. the tow was begim again. Tiirougliout the rest of the day, with every wave straining and pulling at the. line, the Meseck battled the seas. Late in the evening, only 12 miles closer to land, the high seas and gale proved their strength and parted the chain. Rallying once more the crew took to the stein, but it was hopeless. Footing was insecure and the winds of hurricane force threatened to toss the men into the sea. They did what they could to recover the towing gear'and the tug stood bjr for the wind and seas to subside. That night and all the next day, the situation remained the same. Finally, Sunday morning, four days after putting the firstline aboard, they chanced it again. The swells were still breaking over the stem but the wind had abated somewhat. BROUGHT HER IN The hawser was sent aboard Bringing back an important day if they have only one radio the Messenger and made secure jj^pre-war safety service, the U.S. operator, but large .ships will once more. This time a sixWeather Bureau will send twice- send data every six hours. strand line was used. |iaily weather forecasts to ves^ The Bureau is soliciting U.S. Three days" later. New Year's sels in the Atlantic to help ships for the most part, but is al­ Eve, the Dorothy Ann Meseck Skippers steer clear of dangerous so making agreements with Brit­ proudly put into New York with storms. ish, Dutch, . Swedish, French, the Coastal Messenger in tow, Already 40-odd steamship com­ Brazilian and Argentine fiagthree strands still holding the panies have agreed to cooperate vessels. ship. with the Bureau by supplying Going out from the U.S. coast, The Meseck's Skipper, Captain weather observations on condi­ ships will send reports to the Bartell, in commenting on the tions at sea which are the raw Navy in Washington until they job done said, "I can't give too material 6f weather forecasting. reach mid-ocean when they will Five of the Dorothy' Ann's twenty-two man crew line up .much praise to these men for the In return, their vessels will re­ be sent to one of the countries for the LOG photographer after recounting the details of their job they did. They took her out ceive detailed tibn-technical fore­ covered by the agreement. trying rescue mission during the Christmas Holidays. Left to on Christmas Eve and turned to casts. : : . right, seated—Joseph Bowen. AB and Ship's Delegate; F. P. imder sever-e working conditions. The result should be greater The war, by forcing radio si­ safety- at sea for ships of all Blanchard, Oiler. Standing—Grover Johnson. Steward; Joseph "With the decks awash and the lence on ships, at sea, meant the fiags. Bowen Jr.. OS and Leon Wilber. Engine Utility. task dangerous, they did a dissolution for several years of magnificent job though cold and, the Weather Bureau's Marine Di­ soaked to the skin throughout vision, although the Army Air the operation." Forces, the Navy, the British Ad­ The crew tossed a bouquet miralty and the RAF did have right back at the Skipper: "He reasnably good daily weather, The Esso Tanker Men's Asso­ their wages and conditions would to do is write to the Maritime stood out on the deck throughout maps of the North Atlantic and ciation, as pointed ^out in the be greatly cut down if they or­ Commission if eligible for such' the whole business without a bit the Pacific through reports from LOG last week, is a powerful ganized into the SIU. Now an­ awards, but the Esso Tanker -reconnaissance planes and Coast ally on the side of Standard Oil other letter from the ETMA to Men's Association is quite will­ of sleep. If anyone deserves credit, it is he." Guard ships on fixed positions. Company to deprive Esso's un­ its members has come to the at­ ing to do that little* job for him In ^ite of what was taking The new service is expected to licensed personnel of real repre­ tention of the LOG, and this if he just fills out a form,.giving place on Christmas day, the. be operating full blast after sentation. The ETMA has never broadside also proves how bank­ the same information which the Skipper did all he could do to mid-January. obtained any gains for the men rupt the company, stooges really MC requests, and sends it lo the give the men a Christmas. CHECK INSTRUMENTS headquarters of the Association. To build up the Weather Bu­ and, ih fajct, has helped to keep are. PIPING HOT And, although the Association PHONY SERVICES company reau's ocean observation and re­ the men under firm Credit, too, for a fine job The leaders of the ETMA real­ doesn't state this, it prevides an porting system, representatives control. should go» to the Steward, the Right now the company is ize that they cannot gain any­ excellent opportunity to find out of the revived Marine Division pertinent information about men crew felt. In the heaviest gale visit ocean-going ships as they hit worried over the fact that many thing in wages and conditions for he was out there with his coffee .. port to arrange with the Masters Esso seamen arb showing an in­ the membership since the com­ in tlie fleet. The ETMA hopes to delude the pot and there was always plenty I for the taking of observations at terest in the program and policies pany dominates the so-called of hot food below. 'i^ea and the transmission of the of the Seafarers International "Association." So, instead, the membership hy helping to obtain The tough job of working on a data. The weathermen offer to Union. And when the company organization offers "services" medals and decorations, but the tug in a rescue hasn't appeared ^ check the ships' instruments, syn­ gets worried, the company union which do not in any why im­ Union assists the men to live de­ to sour any of the crewmen. cently by winning for them chronize them with the Bureau's has -to go to bat to befuddle the prove the lot of the seamen. They're all still aboard and ready wages and conditions. Right now the ETMA is assists membership. own. So it's no wonder that the un­ for anything that comes—as long Last week we showed how the ing its membei'ship to apply for I SW.p^ of companies agreeing to as it doesn't come on Christmas coolirate with the Bureau will ETMA was attempting to con­ Merchant Marine Decorations and licensed Esso seamen are turn­ Eve again. send two or three observations a vince the Esso employes that Medals. Of course, aU a man has ing more ahd more to the SIU. On Performers US Weather Bureau Revives Oteutt Forecasting System Esso Tries To Stall Real Organization l\\ -1i s. > •. • • •. :iatd '.•i / �• .%':fi TBE S BA^A JtSRS t Page Four IIP Seafarers Swell Youtzy-Boutwell Defense Fund I.: fUda^i January 18/ 1948 WHAT Ready to testify in trie defense of Ralph Youtzy and Robert Boutwell, the two Seafarers charged with manslaughter in Georgetown, British Guiana; Frank Knight, AB, arrived in the British colonial capital Christ­ mas Eve by airplane. Knight himself relates in a letter to Joseph Volpian, Headquarters Special Services Representative. Knight left Mobile on the Ah cba Patriot, but fearful lest he be late for the trial he transferred to the Alcoa Clipper at La Guayra, Venezuela. QUESTION: The SIU will soon have copies of its. agreements posted on all ships in the form of foc'sle cards. What do you think will be the practical effect of this innovation? B. ZELENCIC, Oilan I bulier* that poatmg v the ' working rules in a conTenie^ vplace aboard ship is an excellent idea. Many times a beef arises over overtime or working coodir tions but by the time a copy of the Agreement is dug up the beef is forgotten. Another thing: Those-small Agreements passing from hand to hand get torn-and lost. Often by the end of the trip there isn't an Agreement to be found aboard the ship^ I'm sure that now there will be hun­ dreds of beefs settled by the use of trie foc'sle card that other-^ wise would be lost. GRABBED PLANE S. WOODRUFF, Putepman: Now we hare ampething ,with which io. aetaw. dbose eaiae^ beefs and asgnmentain Uie-mMs* room. The iBcTale . cwtd aighf there as final'authosifty wUl settin almost eve^ beef pronto.. ,On thy last ship #e could have made good use of this card—w. didn't have eveh. one copy. of the Agreement aboard Everyone thinks the other guy will have a copy, so usually no ^one both­ ers to picdc one up at the HalL Most of us. know^ the General Rules, , the'ce pretty , much the same in aU- contracts, so the foc'sle :card is. fine, just the way it is. . Still worried when he reached Trinidad, the loyal Seafarer grabbed an airplane to make sure he got to Georgetown for the trial which was scheduled to open January 13 at last reports. Another witness, Charles R. Robertson, arrived on the Cape / Edmont, and paid off January 2, Knight says. A third witness, James Carter Jr., was expected EDWARD BURKE, MM: W. BLANTON, Electrician: to arrive in plenty of time fo^ I think , it is a good idea. Be­ The move is a good one, and the trial, other' dispatches from fore coming into the SIU I will be of advantage to all con­ Georgetown have indicated. sailed Army Transport. There we cerned. . These easily-read agree­ The charge against Youtzy and never knew what was going on Boutwell grew out of the acci­ in reference to overtime. Some­ ments will enable everyone to dental drowning of a George­ times the same is true on our study the contract's working town launch captain who fell ships when no one has a copy of rules and become familiar with overboar3 and -drowned in an the Agreement. The new foc'sle all provisions — especially the altercation early one morning card will save a lot of trouble one affecting their particular de­ last October. and argument, as everyone will partments. Besides the advan­ Youtzy and Boutwell were have a chance to read and study tages to the membership, these charged with murder, although the good conditions of the SIU agreements, posted where every­ one can see them, will also give witnesses claimed at the time to before popping off on a bum the Mates and the Engineers a have seen the launch captain beef. By taking a good gander at the foc'sle card most beefs swimming for shore. chance to learn and understand will dissolve before they get go­ the agreement., This, step shouldv NEW DONATIONS ing and there will be better re­ result in elimination of a lot of lations all around. unnecessary caUs to the halls. The charge against Boutwell was reduced to manslaughter after a preliminary hearing early in November. Last month, the V charge against Youtzy was also reduced to manslaughter. Both AL BERNSTEIN use your head arid study your with the ships delegate. He should handle requests for , men were released on bail. I?... contract. draws, liberty, etc. In foreign , SHIP DELEGATE Meanwhile the defense fund When the men in your depart­ DEPARTMENT DELEGATE has been increased by donations ment or the men aboard ship se­ A ship's Delegate is a most re­ ports, if there is any trouble, he - of $23 from the Deck Depart­ lect you as Delegate, it is the He should check each man's sponsible assignment. Listed be­ should act as spokesman. He; ment of the Alcoa Patriot, highest Union honor they can book or permit' and See that he low are a few of the problems he should keep a record of all beefs —how they were handled and , $49 from the Stewards and En­ bestow upon you. It'means they is in good standing, and that he will be expected to handle. gine Departments of the Alcoa fee? you are a "right" guy who has been shipped through the The first thing he should do, what settlement was secured. He should have copies of the Clipper and $54 from the Deck knows what the score is. , Hall. Thi^ is especially impor­ together with the department ship's minutes, which should be and Stewards Departments of the tant in ports where there is no Delegates, is check stores, linen The Skippers, Mates and En­ made in duplicate so that he can SS Colabee Knight reports. Hall. Be sure ihal each member supplies, and slop chest. If any­ gineers represent the company turn one over to the Patrolman. • of the crew has a shipping card thing is wrong there and the beef aboard ship. As Delegate you He should prepare a list of all when he first crimes aboard. can't be straightened out—Call represent the crew and the needed repairs and unsettled • Keep a dues record of all men the Hall!. Don't wait until you Union. beefs. in your department. See that are at sea—it's too late then! There are few hard and fast O.T. is written down as soon as He should see that, under no ' He should see that bound rules to guide you. . . „ All . that the it is worked. It should give the copies of the LOG and other condition, the ship pays off with­ job requires mostly, is co^ord^^^^^ Union literature are aboard ship. out a Patrolman present. Another sign of weakening sense, which the crew felt you type of work done. When there are no racks for this He should see that there is no communist strength in unions had when they elected you, and performing at payoff. • Department members should comes from • Havana where a knowledge of the contracts un­ be instructed to keep an accurate literature he should take steps to ON BEEFS Ramon Leon Renteria, head of der which you are sailing. These record of their O.T. in duplicate. obtain them. All beefs are divided into two , He should see that there is a the National Maritime Workers contracts may be picked up at One for them and one for you. kinds, beefs against the operators, library aboard. Federation, has broken with the any 'of our union halls. See that the O.T. in the de­ such as overtime, grub, quarters,., He should see that meetings communists and is organizing a Remember^ two things, how­ partment isn't too one sided, but etc., and beefs against the crew are held as often as possible to campaign to cleanse them from ever; 1—^The hard fought gains divided as equally as possible. themselves, which can be give everyone a chance ^to blow the organization. of the Union can be put in See that O.T., whether disputed their tops if they have anything straightened out. ' In his action, similar to that jeopardy by the action of the or not, is turned in to the de­ to pop off about. Below are listed a few beefs taken by Joe Curran a year ago, crew or even one performer. 2— partment head. There is no point by the Delegates and against the He should see that Educational Renteria announced he now The payoff is discipline; npt sub­ in arguing with anyone aboard meetings are held aboard ship as Delegates. True, only a small favors the democratic policy of servience but discipline to Union ship about O.T. A list should frequently as possible to teach portion of the membership are rules. ' the United States. ^ be turned over to the Patrolman permits and others what the Un­ guilty of these offenses, but see Aboard SIU contracted ships at payoff—let him settle it for ion really stands for. One of the foimders of the Fed­ Merely if you can^t avoid them and make eration, Renteria is considered a thez'e should be four Delegates. you. paying dues doesn't make a good a "happier ship" on your next powerful figure in Cuba and- is One for each department and a See that • living quarters are Union member. trip. expected to swing laxge numbers Ships' Delegate. kept clean and shipshape at all Don't turn a personal beef into - / He shoul^^'see that the contract All Delegates should be full times, especially at payoff. under whicri"fie is sailing is lived a Union beef. • of maritime workers away from / the communists who are fighting bookmembers in good standing. Patrolmen have been instructed up to by both sides—the crew Don't , put in phony O.T. They should be elected as soon by the membership not to pay and the company. to maintain control. Don't be a gear-grabber. .as possible after joining the ship. off a ship if the quarters are The climax-of the bfittle beDon't be a performer. ^ He should act as yolimteer or­ A Department Delegate is a dirty. ^iftween anti-communists and comDon't bother your Delegate j ganizer when the occasion , de­ "^/ inunists will come this month very important Union job. Listed 1 See that there is no pijerforming mands it—and can only do this wrien he is on watch. when a new Federation congress .below are a few suggestions to before or during the payoff. Don't get him out of tlte sack^ through knowledge of the UnI guide you. Above all, ho^'^ever, convenes. All Delegates should cooperate on's struggles and gains, (ConttTmed on Pa^e 7) ) ' ' V- I Men: Ship, Department Delegates Cuban Unionist Breaks With CP - -J > \ g n �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 16. 1S4S Page FITC Shipping Slows In Pftiladelfniia After Christmas Week Highpoint By E. B. TILLEY 4 PHILADELPHIA — Here we go again, but this time it is to a different tune when it comes to shipping. We had only one payoff this week, but by luck it was from a long trip and, with the excep­ tion of two men, everyone got off the ship. . Besides the above ship, the Governor Kilby, Waterman, we had only a few stray jobs on ships in transit and the outlook iifor the coming week is none too bright—at least not as far as jobs lire concerned. A . ~ We've scratched our heads all week trying to figure out where ^ the men have come from who now pack the Hall. It. looks like all tl^ stay-at-home holiday meii tried to make Philadelphia Bt the same time. We now heve the television set that was transferred from Mar­ cus Hook paid for, installed and in operation. The boys get a big bang from watching the matinee each afternoon. The City of Brotherly Love has a television Ration 'which puts on the kind Of show every day that the boys go for. COULD BE a move to take the proffered drink. Judging by that, |We had to conclude one of two things: Either New Year's * morning brought a flock of good resolu­ tions, or a lot of our, members have joined AA. / Before We close, we would like to state that the weather re­ port from Philadelphia is quite different from last week's. We don't think you could ask for better weather than the City of Brotherly Love is having at this time. Missed out on our surprise this week, but nope to be able to give it-to you next week. Membership Sheuld Disiuss Shipping Rules, Submit Suggestions For Possible Cbunges By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—There has. been considerable discussion lately pertaining to siiipboard promo­ tions. The pros and cons have been aired at shipboard meet­ ings and in the LOG. If any action is to be taken calling for a change in the ship­ ping Tules it will have to be done by referendum ballot. Before this comes to a vote, all Seafarers should acquaint themselves with the issue and not fly blind. Now there is another matter which, if it gains popular sup­ port, will be put to referendum vote: A resolution has come out of the Gulf area proposing a Shliiping Slump Hits Baltimore, Beach Is Slightly Overcrowiteil Just before starting this writeup we saw a funny thing happen. . We walked dowi? into the Hall By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ where there were 40 to 50 men around. In the middle of this BALTIMORE — Things really ing to him. Nothing was lost bunch stood one of the crew- slowed down — and suddenly-— at all. There are plenty of men on m e m b e f s from the above- here, but from what we hear mentioned Governor Kilby. around it ought to pick up- in the the beach here. They are coming He had a fistful of dough and near future, perhaps in the week in from everywhere else. Con­ sequently a little advice: Stay in was inviting the entire gang to coming up. Hope so, anyway. come down stairs for a drink Only three ships 'paid off— your home • ports. At least for with him so that he could cele­ the Steelore, fhe Chilore and the the time being. In your home brate his not being home for Fimore, all belonging to.Calmar. ports you will have somewhere New Year's Eve. But to these will be hdded about to flop and eat. Don't come to ir • five scheduled to payoff next Baltimore until we tell you ship­ Lo and behold! ping is picking up. Not a single man accepted the week, most of which are expected One thing that still keeps them offer which, we admit, floored us. to be South Atlantic. talking here is the tankers. The Sig^-ons included the Thomas men still want to see more tank­ Not a single man got up to make Cresap, Isthmian; the Hulbert, ers flying the SIU banner. Alcoa; plus the Scalmar, the FelThings are running smoothly tore, the Steelore and the Chi­ in Baltimore both at the Hall and lore. on the labor front right through By and large it has been a the city. Every SIU member is very poor week in the Port of doing a good job. Everyone Baltimore, one of the worst we knows what everyone else has have experienced. With almost gone through to get our condi­ everybody * wanting to ship out tions, and everyone wants to NEW YORK — As a result of there just aren't enough ships keep our gains. Consequently, head injuries suffered in a fall around. we are not bothered by gasdown a flight of stairs in the One thing about the payoffs hounds. They stay away. New York Hall, Seafarer Whit­ and, sign-ons we had: All ..the The members in the Marine ney G. (Jack) Rankins died in beefs were settled aboard ship Hospital here are doing fine and Beekman Downtown Hospital on to ever^rbody's satisfaction. all of them expect to be out December 31. Everybody got wTiat he had com­ soon. Bora in Henderson, Nofth Carolina, on July 19, 1912, Jack was a charter member of the Union, having transferred from the AFL SeameVs Union in 1938. farers Guards and Watchmen's By W. H. SIMMONS The well-known and popular Chief Steward, whose last ship SAN FRANCISCO — It's been Union which also affiliated itself was the Kings Canyon, had an slow here this week without with the' SIU. This was quite a good boost for outstanding record of activity in even the weather as a consola­ Union affairs and strikes. During tion. There have been no pay­ the 1946 General Strike he aided offs, and we have been having tremendously in the setting up more than our share of rain. and operation of the New York However, we do have a num­ soup kitchen. ber of Calmar, Isthmiai^ and SAN FRANCISCO — Brother "To give Jack a true Seafarers Watermap ships in transit. Daniel Segal, Book No. 7049, died send-off," in the words of one And we will payoff the SS Jean December 27 in the Marine Hos­ Seafarer, the membership of the Lafitte,, Waterman, sometime in New York Branch agreed unani­ the next few days—her date of pital here following an illness mously to forward a floral spray arrival has not been'definitely of four months. Segal, a member of the Union since 1941, sailed to be laid on his grave. His set. as Fireman-Watertender. His last In fact, we are hoping for a funeral was January 2. ship was the SS Mayo Brothers, •At the time of his death he better time all arqund nexti Waterman. week, with a great deal more was in good standing with clear­ Last August he was removed ances from all SIU beefs and activity on the waterfront. from the- Mayo Brothers in the hat's hapThe biggest thing strikes. Burial benefit will be Far -East and hospitalized. He g of a 22pened was the winnin paid, by the Union. He is survived was later flown to San Francisco the Sea­ cent hourly raise by Ky his mother. - • - Fall Is Fatal toJaokRankins, Charter Member change in the transportation rule. This, in the main, proposes that the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict adopt the West Coast rule calling for men to pile off a ship if it pays off and transportation money is paid. At present, on the A&G coasts, men are permitted to take their transportation money and re­ main aboard the ships. KICK IT ABOUT It is up to each man to decide whether or not he believes changing this rule will be for the betterment of the organiza­ tion as a whole. Tm only going to suggest that the matter be kicked around a bit. Letters to the Editor—a large number were received on the shipboard promotion issue—are the best way of reaching all Brothers with 'your views. On board ship; the regular meeting is the place to sound out the opinions of your ship­ mates and make yourself heard. If we exchange views on this matter it should be easy to ar­ rive at a definite conclusion. Vot­ ing blind hurts all of us. These matters will not be­ come major issues until after the Agents Conference, which will probably be held in March. FINAL PAYOFF The Roswell Victory, Robin Line, made its final payoff this week and it was a good one. She went into lay-up in fine shape, and the crew went ashore with all beefs settled. She has been replaced in the Robin Line fleet by the seconverted C-3, Robin Kirk. (See page Six.) .-I One of the reasons for the slack period here in New York is the lay up of several Bull Line ships for lack of cargo. They aren't headed for the boneyard, they're just waiting for a load. CAN'T HELP the Guards, when the short Sympathy is given to these length of time we have been be­ complaints, but the Union can­ hind their organizing campaign not enter into the private deal­ is considered. ings of its members. Loaning money is something we all do to help a guy out in a pinch. where he was making good pro­ gress Until he suffered a relapse last week. Death was due to a cerebral disorder. He was 36 years old. Survived by a brother," Lt. Col­ onel Jack Segal, his body has been sent to Chicago for burial. A good union man and a fine shipmate, Brdther Segal had par­ ticipated in all union strike ac­ tivities and was in good stand­ ing. Burial benefits have been paid by the Union. , J 'I Two other sweet ones for the Patrolmen were the Yaka and Azalia City, Waterman. Both paid, off in good style. The Azalia City had made a four-month trip to the Far East and the few beefs which had accumulated were cleared up in short order with the fine coop­ eration of the Delegates and crew. When the stuff starts flowing to the ships, we'll get a call for' quite a few men. Isthmian ships "are arriving here quite regularly. They are . • always good for a few replace­ ments after their usual long trips. •Tankers, too, have been seen hereabouts in good supply, but a lot of them are being returned to the Maritime Commission by the operators. After the Conference, several In spite of this, rated men other matters may emerge which have little difficulty in getting will require membership ap^jrov- a ship if they're not too particu­ al or rejection along with the lar as to company and run. matters of shipboard promotion The old bugaboo, unpaid loans, and transportation. has cropped up again. Several Now is not too early to start men have come to the Hall com­ plaining of deadbeats who have •borrowed and blew. Dtin Segal Dies After Illness V the ball rolling, so what do you say? In this snow, sleet, fain and slush-covered city on the Hud­ son, activity in the Port is cbn-r tinuing fair. Not much better"" than last week and not" anyworse. We're holding our own. We have to take the man at his word, and if he pulls out "without repaying his debt, there is nothing we can do about it. Usually these . men borrow from everyone on the ship and at the time of payoff thejr're no­ where to be found. A week or so later they payoff at the Com­ missioner's Office. It's an old problem but a per­ sonal one. All that can be done is to warn all Brothers to be a little more discriminate in lend•ing money. £ I �4>i, T RE SB AP ARERS L&G Page Six Boston Shipping, Weather Bad; Teamster Strike Fuiiy Effective SEAFARERS BAG GAME By JOHN MOGAN PWv' Priday. Jf^iiary 16. 1948, ; >"i>v Tampa Offers ^ Much Sunshine And Some Johs r' BOSTON — Things have been -wages and the 40-hour week. The By C. SIMMONS xeally rough in the shipping de­ strike is 10 days old and no signs of a settlement as yet. partment in the Port of Boston TAMPA — Shipping here is There has been' no trouble on right up to normal with quite a during the past 10 days. the highways to speak of except few replacements being called Jobs have been called in one a few complaints of CIO truckfor. or two at a time, for Isthmian, drivers, which of course received The SS Lafayette, Waterman, South Atlantic, Bull, Ameiican- wide publicity detrimental to the is going to pay off here tomor­ row and naturally there will be Kawaian, and other vessels, all AFL teamsters. The governor is threatening t6 jobs aboard her. in transit. intervene, all kinds of suits un­ A lot of oldtlmers carne into We have had Isthmians in here der the Taft-Hartley bill are be­ Tampa for Christmas, but they galore, as many as three berthed ing instituted against Local 25,. don't seem in any hurry to ship at the same time, and all with' complaints are being filed by out. As a consequence, jobs are hospitals, etc., that fuel and food being filled from well down on minbr beefs. are being stopped by striking the shipping list. However, it is notable that a truckdrivers — all calculated to Cookie's Boarding House seems brief visit with a Patrolman inflame the public against the to be tire favorite hangout. Wheni usually sets everything straight, Teamsters cause. we need men we have to send The feeling is strong, though, and soon Isthmian will be classisomebody around there to round Crewmembers of Ihe SS Jo­ that the Teamsters should and seph H. Hollister scored a ma­ thTiis up. For details on .this ed as just another Union com­ will win their beef. After all, jor success on their initial situation consult Babe Torres." pany. the figures reveal that the aver­ safari, when t he i r rifles Some trouble has been experi­ The tankers have stopped com­ age wage for a truckdriver is a brought down an elephant in enced here with performing SUP pletely, despite the fact that New little less than $50.00 a week— the jungle district of Urema, members on our ships. Some of England supplies of oil are at an which is something to raise a not far from the border of them have had to be pulled off. family on. Rhodesia. Six SIU men and There is a big difference between all-time low point. At any rate, nothing much is the vessel's skipper. Capt. C. being militant and performing. It is rumored that at least 10 going to move off the docks here N. Raobum. made up the Besides Tampa's inviting cli­ tankers will be assigned to re­ until the strike is settled. With party, which had for a guide mate, the Hall here now has a plenishing supplies up this way; docks already congested with un­ a guy named Mac. In photo pinball machine. Come on down, but then anybody in this business delivered goods and the railroad above, the happy hunters group fellows, and spend your nickels terminals likewise, a- settlement while enjoying the sunshine. could get rumor-happy very should be reached soon or the afound their quarry. In photo right. Brother Among our holiday visitors easily. city's commerce will be com­ Leonard G. Kretsel. one of the were Ray White, Bill Higgs and Cities Service vessels, how­ pletely paralyzed. party, displays tusks removed Harvey Jamerson. ever, come in regularly and are It goes without saying that from the elephant. generally in good shape. There's no mofe news, and no Brother Nick Morrisey knows The Hollister. whose home which the men expect to dis­ news is good news. So will sign -The SB Richard Yates (Amer­ where the Seafarers stands in the port is in Gulfport, Missw is charge in about a month, ac­ off. ican Eastern) paid off in the Teamsters' fight. carrying a. cargo of lumber. cording t.o Krefzel. stream here. Quite a few beefs on her, but with the help of an efficient ships delegate, every­ thing was squared away to the satisfaction of the gang. Don't hold your pictures When Sweeney covered the and stories of shipboard acti­ By KEITH ALSOP to the CIO oil workers imion SHIPPING BAD were on strike for 12 days and Marine Hospital Christmas Eve vities. Mail them to the Sea­ The weather up this way is .GALVESTON — We have had won themselves a 34-cent "an he came right on the . heels of like the shipping — terrible. three payoffs here, two on dry hour increase. However, the SIU the NMU man. The NMU pa­ farers Log. 51 Beaver St., Even the residents of Portland, cargo ships and one on a tanker. was never involved at all. tients were bragging about how New York 4, N. Y. If you Maine,, are feeling sorry for the We also have had two sign-ons, One thing we would like to good their outfit was to them. haveu'.t the time or don't feel one dry cargo and one tanker. warn the membership about. Be They had an apple, an orange in the mood, just forward de­ Greater Bostonians. And well they, might, for The payoffs were on the Roy careful cashing checks. A guy and a candy bar apiece. Along tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ snowstorm after snowstonm has K. Johnson, Alcoa, in Houston; who wrote two bum ones here is came Sweeney—with a ten-dollar tures will be returned if you hit this area'in monotonous suc- on "the Daniel WiUard, South At­ going to be mighty embarrassed bill and a five-dollar bill for wish. lantic, in Port Arthur; and on the when he comes back in—^we're every SIU man there. Puente Hills, American-Pacific going to see to that. Enough said. GTOTTA MA<E "Tankers, in Galveston. THAT / The Daniel Willard and the ROBIN KIRK EMBARKS ON MAIDEN TRIP Puente Hills signed on again Meanwhile, there have been three dry cargo ships and three tank­ ers in transit. We had a little beef at one of the payoffs and we held ,«p the procgedings xmtil we got ft settled. Port Galveston Reports Fair Shipping Send 'Em In p » PERSONAL MATTER cession, piling up in the suburbs What happened was that the a height which is the record Master refused to pay eight for three and a half decades. hours of overtime which had Then, to make it worse, it is been orderd .by the Chief En­ staying cold, which means that gineer. This Skipper claimed the snow and ice will stay there that he didn't have to pay any p;until covered up by .another overtime he didn't order per­ '''jstorm. sonally. . The last regular meeting night Well, it took a little time, but had to be called off for the lack we straightened him out all of a quorum. right; We just refused to allow . One of the many snov^storms any payoff at all until the men picked that day to visit us, and involved got what was coming to the telephones were busy all them. This week the SS Robin Kirk embarked on her maiden voyage for Capetown and Laur- : Tp afternoon with the plaints of enco Marques carrying a full SIU ^ew. She h the first of three reconverted escort aircraft This Master also claimed that members who couldn't possibly carriers which the Robin Line is putting on th; South African run. ' the deck machinery was under get to the meeting. Her two sister ships, the Robin Trent and the Robin Mowbray, will be ready for serv- ; the supervision of the Deck De­ ice within the next three months, company officials disclosed. _ : A special meeting was held partment, and that the only re­ later to elect a Tallying Commit­ The Kirk was built during the war in a Sea'^tle yard as a standard C-3. Later she was con-. -'^ sponsibility of "the Engineers was tee to count__the ballots for the verted to a "baby flat-top" and carried plane i in'the Battle of the Atlantic; iQA« oVfo keep the machinery in workelection of officers for The hull and machinery are still those oV a 0-3, but the mid-ship house has been com­ ing condition. v^he request of Headquarters. pletely re-designed. There are four double ani foiir single rooms. We are getting a good many The Kirk is 492 feet long, has a beam of 63feet and her deadweight tonnage is approxi­ l?T? TEAMSTERS OUT Cities Service ships- in here. For mately 12,200. Included in the ship's equipment are all the modem aids to navigatiiCM: radar, radio direc­ ; Right now the city is practic­ the most part they come iji regu­ ally deserted of truck transpor­ larly and come in on weekends. tion finder, echo depth sounder, radio call alarm, a smoke detecting system and a CO-2 fireThe worfcers gt the Pan-Amer- extinguishing system^ The ship also hita-eargoeaire to insure adequcde ventilation of the holds tation. Local 25 of the Team­ .m C^bir^any belong .-and.-p|^yeat-aw^fd'damagesters, AFL,^ is striking for higher tn- -j iP:. �rziday^ January la, 1S48 »xt,; THE SMAEA « E RS E OC Page Seven 4- Final Tally In Atlantic Ant! Gulf Voting The final results Of the voting for 1948 Atlantic and Gulf offi­ cials as certifie^d by the Genera Tally Committee appear below Officials elected are indicated by asterisks. The balloting com­ menced November 1 and endec December 31, 1947. Secretazy-Treasurer Paul Hall, 190 4,704* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 500 5,204 Assistant Sec.-Treas. (3) Robert Matthews, 154 3,152* J. P. Shuler, 101 4,098* J. H. Volpian, 56 3,411* Write-ins, Voids, No JTotes 4,951 NEW YORK Agent J, Aigina, 1320 4,317* Write-ins, Void> No Votes 887 . 5,204 Deck Patrolmen (2) E. Gusczynsky, 3100 1,079 L. Goffin, 4526 3,315* J. ^heehan, 306 3,700* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,314 10,408 ' Engine Patrolmen (2) J. Drawdy, 28523 3,222* J. Purcell, ^7124 3,585* C. Scofield, 21536 1,306 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,295 10,408 Stewards- Patrolmen (2) . BOSTON R. Gonzales, 174 3,298* Agent H. Guinier, 478 2,866* T. "iHenson, 7297 837 W. Hamiltonr 3400' :... 1,114 J. Mogan, 216 1,228 W. Jenkins, 4041 B95 W. Siekmann,'. 7086 2,653* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,235 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 486 10,408 5,204 Jt. Patrolmen (2) Jt. Patrolman C. Gibbs, 2341 ~ 3,754* ....; 3,519* J. MarshaU, 322 618 F. Stewart, 4935 984 C. Tannehill, 25922 2,867* T. Viera, 21913 J. Sweeney, 1530 1,312 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,151 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 407 10,408 5,204 PHILADELPHIA Agent L. Gardner, 3697 3,925* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,279 15,612 Union Fireman li • Repm-t W Tallying Committee We, the undersigned Tallying Committee, duly elected at the regular business meeting at Headquarters January 2, 1948, submit the following report and recommendations: All used ballots from all ports were counted and the correct tally/is submitted herein. An asterisk is placed beside the names of the candidates that were elected to office. The ballots used and unused in each port were checked and the correct check is submitted herein. It is to be pointed out that this Committee on checking various ports' ballots and tally sheets found that all reports submitted by all outport's committees were correct and in nearly every case checked exactly with the New York Head­ quarters Committee's final tallies. In a few isolated instances where the findings of the various committees differ, the differences were slight cind made no change whatsoever in the final results of the election for any office. _,The committee further points out that the 1948 elections are the first general elections in the history of the union 0 in which a Headquarters Tally Committee has not disqualified some part of one or more ports' ballots because of improper handling of this work by local port committees. This has made for the most orderly and jjroperly conducted election in the union's record. DECK ENGINE STEWARD Sam Luttrell, 46568 J. Stewart, 28075 p. Parsons, 27751 J. L. Whidden, 20642 F. F. Smith, 1039 P. McCann, 20273 Omar I.. Ames. 5711 E. F. McNeill, 42002 P. O. Peralta, 21397 —Alternate —Alternate —Alternate M. Fields, 26924—Alternate COMMITTEE'S NOTE: It is to be noted that M. Fields acted on this committee, although not elected as alternate. The reason for this was because of the fact that the Committee had to have assistance in doing routine work and inasmuch as Fields ran at the regular meeting and was nne vote behind the man elected as alternate in the Engine Department the Committee felt that they were keeping in line, with the mem­ bership's decisions in instructing this man to assist them. The Key Men: Ship, DepartmentDelegates {Continued from Page 4) at night on some petty beef. Don't assume the authority of the Skipper. Don't bully the now or unrated men of the crew or make fun of their efforts. Remember you had to learn one time yourself. Many potentially good union men have been shamed into the background by these tactics. Don't push "pro" men around and throw your weight or your book in their faces. Remember, except for the right to vote, they are entitled to the same rights,, breaks, benefits and protection as any member of this Union. If anyone wants to perform and jeopardize our contracts, let them first read our wage scale increases, the improved living, and working conditions we've earned by sweat and broken skulls, by picketlines and payless days, by strikes and organiza­ tional activities, over the years. The shipowners didn't give us these gains willingly. It was not as easy as that. We fought them bitterly at every turn. We can maintain these gains, and get much more if we realizethat the only road is discipline io union rules. 5,204 Jt. Patrolman 844 The Marine Cooks and Stew­ J. Doris, 23177 TAMPA GALVESTON 3,658* ards, CIO, gave a first-rate dem­ E. Tilley, 75 Black leather holders in Agent Agent onstration last week on how Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 702 which Seafarers can keep C. Simmons, 368 3,972* K. Alsop, 7311 stupid handling-of a phony beef 3,933* their Union books and sea­ 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,232 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,271 can disrupt the waterfront and man's papers are now avail­ give the Taft-Hartley boys new able £d SIU Branches in all BALTIMORE 5,204 Support for anti-labor laws. 5,204 ports. Stamped in gold on Agent MOBILE The beef—^if you want to call M. Beck, 937 the holders is a wheel, in­ 429 Jt. Patrolmen (2) it that—occurred aboard the SS W. McKay, 8 signia of the SIU. Agent 1,046 W. Brightwell, 7279 371 Bunker Hill, Shepard Lines, W. Rentz, 26.445 Z. Tanner, 44 4,335* The holders are approxi­ 3,239* j.'. 594 which has an SUP Deck Gang, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 490 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 869 J. DeVito, 185 mately three smd a quarter L. Johnson, 108 3,090* the Marine Firemen and Waterinches wide by four and L. Phillips, 23609 : 358 tenders in the Engine Room and 5,204 R. Sweeney, 20 three-quarter inches deep. 5,204 1,731 MCS in the Stewards Depart­ They are being sold for $1. Deck Patrolman Deck Patrolman J. Ward, 21311 2,647* ment. slightly above cost. First pro­ 368 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,617 R. Dickey, 652 2,342- G. Bales,-230 vin a maneuver that amounted B. Lawson, 894 ceeds will be used to pay 2,453* 2,402* W. Morris, 264 to an attempt to control the Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 460 off the initial expenses borne Sullivan, 2 : 1,176 10,408 MFOW, the MCS "party-liners" by the Union: thereafter any J. Walsh, 2693 466 SAN JUAN tied up the Bunker Hill and an­ profits derived will be turned Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 741 5,204 other Shepard ship in a beef Agent over to the hospital fund. Engine Patrolman which they invented pretty much G. Masterson, ?0297 4,058* 5,204 D. Butts, 190 In New York, the leather 1,698 out of thin air. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,146 Engine Patrolman S. CoUs, 21085 2,986* holders may be purchased in In the Engine Department was the baggage room, on the R. Jordan, 71 3,981»' Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 520 a man who once had been- kick­ 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,223 fourth floor. ed out of the NMU for reasons Stewards Patrolman 5,204 unnecessary to go into now. Suf­ J. Hatgimisios, 23434 3,129* 5,204 fice it to say that in recent years D. Heron, 5030 1,440 Stewards Patrolman AS COMMITTEE NEARED JOB'S END he has a strong anti-communist Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 635 J. Morrison, 34213 3,054* record. Naturally he was a mem­ C. Stringfellow, 125 677 ber of MFOW and in no way 5,204 F. Widegren, 19 ;.. 791 under MCS jurisdiction. NORTOLK Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 682 Nevertheless, when the BunAgent :er Hill hit New York, the MCS Ray White, 57 3,870" 5,204 "party-liners" got the whole Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,334 NEW ORLEANS Stewards Department to pile Off .Agent and, what was more, the MCS 5,204 E. Sheppard, 203 4,348" hall refused to send a new bunch Jt. Patrolman Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 856 aboard until this unfortunate E. Molina, 20456 634 MFOW member was takem off. B. Rees, 95 .....i 3,033* 5,204 In addition, the MCS tied up J. Tucker, 2209 875 Deck Patrolman the Paul Revere to support the Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 662 A. Bourgot, 97 ' 793 phony beef. And, in point of L. Johnston, 53 3,641* fact, the man had to get off. .. 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 770 As one Seafarer put it, "You SAVANNAH can bet that the SIU or the SUP Agent 5,204 would never take any such ca­ C. Starling, 6920 3,873* Engine Patrolman pers from the MCS or anybody Shown shortly before they completed tallying of the bal­ 4,063" Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,331 C. Stephens', 76 else." lots cast in the election of officials to serve during 1948. mem­ Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,141 However, the entire incident bers of the Tallying Committee pause momentarily for LOG 5,204 can be a lesson to all SIU-SUP photo. JACKSONVILLE 5,204 men: Don't let the "party-liners" Agent Stewards Patrolman of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ . Around the table, from left to right are Paul Parsons, 3,939* 4,048* H. Troxclair, 6743 ards, or any other union, use C. Haymondj 98 Les Ames. Jimmy Stewart, J. L. (Red) Whidden. Pedro Peralfa, their position in one department Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,156 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,265 E. P. McNeill. Matt Fields. Frank Smith. Seun Luttrell (chairto say who sails or doesn't sail in 5,204 than) and Paddy McCann. V-,/ ' ^ 5,204 ^mother department.' ' Book-Holders Ready • •i- I �.a';-|i;J_.V Pag* Eiglil T HE SEAPA RE RS L OG ' ;"' -^ . iK-" H*' • '• -r _ .. .U'i. '''''F^da7.^Ja]lra^ Jt/1948' 11' ••, E? -i :;;f Seatrain New Jersey Crewmen Urge Permanent Defense Fund Backed By Voluntary Donations GETTING MATERIAL FOR BOOK Stirred by the predicament of two Seafarers who are awaiting trial in George­ town, British Guiana, in connection with the death of a launch captain_^last October'; crcwmembcrs of the SS Seatrain New Jersey are proposing establishment of a per­ manent defense fund "to insure justice" for brothers who may become similarly in­ I ' I- ! iij volved. , study the merits of cases pre­ town, British Guiana, should Capital for the defense, fund sented to it and would then make us realize the n^d for a would be furnished "by volun­ give a detailed report of its permanent defense fund; tary contributions from the mem­ views to a headquarters mem­ "Therefore, Be It Resolved: bership," the Seatrain New Jer­ bership meeting. That we establish a defense fund Retired Seafhrer John Bunker (left) ttJcet down story of sey men recommended in a res­ for the purpose of defending our "It shall be the duty of said Brother Ernesto Torres, who had two ships shot from under olution put forth following . thorough discussion at the Jan. meeting," the resolution states, brothers who may run afoul of - him in World War II. 4 shipboard meeting held at sea. "to either order the defense or thi^ law, especially in foreign ports—but not to exclude similar not." » instances in the continental Uni­ 5-MAN COMMITTEE Stress was laid on the fact that ted States; Brother Ira E. Bishop prepared the fimd would only be used for the resolution after he was dele­ legitimate cases, wherein those "And, Be It Further Resolved: gated for the task at the meet­ involved would be defending That this fund be administered com­ ing. Four other bookmen signed themselves under unfavorable by a committee of five, posed of elected or appointed With a considerable portion of his background ma­ the resoluton, which received the conditions and where the ends officials at Headquarters, the of justice would be served by crew's endorsement. Secretary-Treasurer to be chair­ terial already tucked in his notebook, John Bunker left Signing with Bishop were Paul bringing the defense fund into man of said committee; New York this week for Boston, where he will begin T. Cassidy, W. E. Waddle, E.- G. play in behalf of a brother. shaping up his story of the rolet"And, Be It Further Resolved: Walker and Carl Cowl.. an Oiler, .recounted his nearThe defense fund is Jiot in­ That to insure justice as to the of merchant seamen in World disastrous experiences to Bunker . The Georgetown incident, tended to have any functions merits, of any particular case War II. in the LOG office last week. which precipitated the action overlapping procedure already with regards to the advisability taken by the Seatrain New Jer­ established within the Union's of defending any certain brother, Bunker, a retired member of Torres saw two of his ships, go sey crew, involves Seafarers organizational structure. On this and the facts and evidence of the SIU, expects his effort to be enemy firfc Ralph W. Youtzy and Robert E. score, the resolution pointed out: the case to be presented by a published in book form by one* ^ was aboard the ill-fated Boutwell, while they were mem­ "... this fund shall be solely bers of the SS T J. Jackson for the defense of those cases not member to any Headquarters of the largest firms in the busimeeting where a quorum is in ness, possibly in the fall of the of th^ Lrth Atla^ crew. They will stand trial oh coming within the scope of strike attendance, QffoTiHan/xi "*xri-io+iioi« rrii-_ •». _ toiTi of thc Nofth .Atldxitic in whether ao -patfixiow regular year. The publication will be 'manslaughter charges in a or organizational infractions al­ one or a special one called for September ,1942 and the SS Georgetown court, which has" ready taken care of by the strike that purpose. It shall be the duty distributed nationally. Clare, a Bull line ship, sunk in During his two weeks stay in the Mediterranean in May 1942.scheduled hearings for Jan. 13, or general funds." of said meeting to order the de­ with defense charging that death Bernstein, one of the crew fense or not as the case may be. New York, Brother Bunker ac-| Several crewmembers of the was accidental. cumulated rpuch of the essential gS Schoharie, which made Seatrain New Jersey stated later "Be It Further Re.solved: That information. He interviewed sev, „ , , .a hectic voyage lasting over a^ One witness who will testify they were hoping the resolution .the fund be established by vol- era! Seafarers whose harrowing in their behalf, Frank Knight, a would be discussed and possibly untary contribution by the mem- experiences aboard ship and in shipmate, on the Jackson, is al- be revised and tightened up by bership, similar to that for the lifeboats during attacks by en- ready in Georgetown, and two the membership in all ports so LOG, and that the Patrolmen' ^ = Bunker with much pertinent. LOG, and that the Patrolmen emy -i— planes, submarines and sur- .j^fo7mation others, Charles Robertgon and that it could be presented in collect same and issue receipts; face craft will be forcefully re-, Bunker was prompted to write James Carter are expected tor ar­ final form for action at a future And, Be It Finally Resolved: told in his book. contribution to rive before trial commences. date. ' Among those interviewed by the Allied victory made by the That this fund shall be'solely for Voluntary contributions total­ Bunker just before his depart- American merchant seamen be­ TEXT OF PROPOSAL the defense of those cases not ing more than $650 have already coming witnin within tne the scope scone ofltrike"^® it, "it would been received from friends and The text of the resolution fol­ coming ot stnk© Christian Scien-^ make a greatP"ts yarn." shipmates of the two Seafarers. lows: or organization infractions,- al-jce Monitor, were Seafarers Ern- So far no adequate treatment The Jackson crew, which has "Whereas: The incident which ready taken care qf by the strike esto Torres and John Burns.. of the subject has appeared intermed the incident "a bum rap," took place recently in George-'and general funds." Brother Torres, who ships as book form. started the ball rolling with a contribution of $553. The Seatrain New Jersey reso­ lution specified that the proposed defense fund be administered Charging steamship company and consular officials with frequent disregard for "by a committee of five, com­ the condition of discharged .hospital cases stranded abroad, the SS Moiine Victory posed of elected or appointed billets for disabled sea­ officials at headquarters," with crew has urged improved medic^ treatment and first-class men being returned to U.S. ports.*' the Secretary-Treasurer to serve of Bob Lindsay, SUP; Anthony In view of the treatment meted Fusco, SIU; Andy Lorier, SIU; voyages or jail, leaving them no as committee chairmanT alternative; out to SrU-SUP men, many of Steve Bengeria, SIU, and John­ "Therefore, be it resolved: STUDY CASES whom are physically unfit for ny White, SIU. That we, the undersigned com­ As recommended in the reso­ active duty aboard ship there Here's the text of their resolu­ mittee, and crewmembers of the lution, the committee would are no alternatives but to choose tion: Robin Line operated Moiine Vic­ "between unbearable voyages or "Whereas: Many SIU and-SUP tory, go on record to instruct our jail," the Moiine men declared members at times find them­ officials in New York and ad­ in a resolution adopted, at a re­ selves stranded in foreign ports; vise SUP officials in San Fran­ cent shipboard meeting in the and cisco to take immediate steps to South East African port of LourMembers who forward "Whereas: Mostly these men stop this unfair practice; and enco Marques. Iheir membership books fo are recently discharged hospital "Be it further resolved: That Should the resolution receive cases, -unfit for active duty we believe that disabled seamen the New York HaU for retire­ ment are urged to mark the favorable membership action, the aboard .ship; and returning to U.S. ports rate firstenvelope with the notation Robin line crew recommended "Whereas: It has been the class billets, first-class service "Attention: 6th floor," in or­ that it be placed on the ballot practice of foreign ports doctors, and medical treatment - where der to insure quicker hand­ for a referendum vote to incor­ company and consular officials needed; and porate provisions in future agree­ to ship these men back with to­ "Be it further resolyed: That Johnny White, who was on ling of the mcitter. ments which will stamp out tal -disregard of their physical we instruct pur officials to mail the Moline's Resolutions Comv Marking of the envelope in continuation of "this unfair prac­ ^ _ condition; and copies of this resolution to all mittee. the manner advised above tice." "Whereas: Very little or no branches and publish same in will save time and will resplt The resolution was prepared satisfaction can be expected from the LOG; and to place same on referendum be- fWl in prompt return of the bo^ and put before the Moiine Vic-, company or consular officials, "Be it finally resolved: That fore the entire membership to, /fj to the sender. tory shipboard meeting by a and in some cases men are forced we ask our officials that if reso­ vote on and.i eventually be resolutions committee composed to choose between unbearable lution fs favorably acted upon corporated in new agreements.'('^r»* Seafarers' War Experience To Be Publicized In Book Harsh Treatment Of Stranded Seamen Hit By Moiine Men RETIRING B.OPKS ' ', f ;V;.. A'.. .: J-. . �'Friday/'; T nt St^ AW AREkS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief MONARCH OF THE SEAS. MARION CRAWFORD. Nov. 30 — Chairman H. O. Tennant: Nov. 1 — Chairman Widegren; Secretary H. A. Townsend. New =; Secretary Troxclair. Reports of Business: Motion carried that the delegates read and a'ccepted. crew express appreciation to Motions carried to contact Patrol­ . Captain, Chief Mate and Chief man in New Orleans and Mobile Engineer for their efforts to to have porthole fans installed; make trip more enjoyable. Mo­ that engine department give tion carried that a vote of thanks recommendation to W. James, if be given Steward J. D. Young found fit for membership and and his department for the com­ that he pay whatever dues and mendable performance of their assessments are necessary; to duties. Repair list made up and have electric socket in crew's approved. pantry to operate on 110 volt. XXX Suggested that men on sanitary SANTA CLARA VICTORY. ROBIN TUXFORD. Sept. 21— Work be informed to see head Oct. 12—Chairman T. Babkowof department to 'get matches aki: Secretary Albert DeForest. Chairman P u 11 n e y ; Secretary each week; that excess linen be Motion carried: Delegates reported on books, Wingo. -. « that Lin- turned in so same will be sent permits, and tripcards in their Moran._Albert Base. Juan to laundry. departments. New Business: Mo- Rivera and Robert Hatch have XXX Uon^carrird \o"hrve""deiegates'thei5 probationary period exWARRIOR. Oct. 13—Chairman make up a list of offenses against tended for one year after present Myers; Secretary Ridge. New the general welfare of the crew. period is over. Suggested addi­ Business: Motion by Lepari that Education: With literature ab­ tions.for galley: Steamer, fan and if Steward and Chief Cook do def oard and by example to new potato peeler. Also , suggested not improve the food situation men it is felt they will adjust that doors on Carpenter's Bosuns they should not be allowed to themselves to the Union way of and Wipei-'s foc'sles be turned ship out on SIU ships. Motion doing things. Good and Welfare: around. carried. Discussion'on Steward' XXX Suggested that overtime be kept referring beefs directly to Cap CARLSBAD. Sept. 9 — Chair­ as per Waterman agreement and tain and ignoring the Delegates man Trigg; Secretary Armstrong. let patrolman settle any beefs Steward daimed he' merely Overtime disputes reported bythat may arise. wanted authorization from Mas Ship's Delegate and Deck Dele­ XXX ter. One minute of silence for gate.- New members of crew to Brothers lost at sea. be instructed on Union pro­ cedure. Following suggestions By HANK were made for good and welfare of ship: Ship be fumigated, fans While shipping is slow and the membership is catching up on MONROE. Oct. 26—Chairman I put in 'Vfirking order, shower all the reading of magazines and books and back numbers of LOGS Carpenter; Secretary Reid. New heads overhauled and engine de­ here's this week's news... brother Mike Rossi, the best-dressed Business: Motion carried that partment foc'sles painted. Smiling Bosun in town, and the boys, send their best regards to water cooler in crew's mess be XXX CALEB STRONG. Oct. 19 — Brother Joe Tassin down there in Beaumont, Texas.. .'Brother repaired. Suggestion that Chips Chairman Tommy Thompson Michael Mikulas writes in that he'll be seeing the-boys in New make gratings for all showers. Secretary Wilbur Cribb. Election York soon ... We've just been flashed the news that Brother Duke Good and Welfare: Motion car­ held for-ship's delegate, Biackie Himler, of the SUP, down in Mobile, celebrated his 35th birthday ried that all members wash their Sheffield elected. New Business on December 23rd and boasts he's still in fine shape for the New cups and clean the table after Motion carried for Captain to be Year at 180 pounds... Brother Frank Waller and his wife, Tina, coffee time. asked to hold fire and boat drills have sent their best regards to us. We naturally send them best FAIRPOR^ Oct.^12 — Chair­ at more convenient times that 4 wishes in everything, too, retroactive to Christmas. man Miller; Secretary H. BraunP.M. due' to heavy duty in '•XXX Brother Gaelano Passaretti writes in that he's enjoying stein.. New Business: Motion car­ Stewards Department at this XXX getting the LOG home every week to keep up with his ship­ ried that 2nd Cook not be al^ WARRIOR. Oct. 29 Chair­ hour. Motion carried to make up mates. Brother, you hit your head right on the nail... Brother lowed to sail as cook for a pe­ man Lipari; Secretary Ridge. Mo­ list of fines, money from which Alf M. Tolentino. Gulf oldtimer. will soon be getting the LOG. riod of one year. Good and Wel­ tion by Brother Myers that all will go to Brothers in Marine fare: Vote of thanks to Steward permit men who can show 18 Hospitals. Motion cax-ried that How's New Orleans, Alf... Brother Fred Johnson, the oldDe'partment for good food and months on permit be recom- I all repair lists be turned into de- . timer of a Deck Engineer, will soon "be collecting those weekly service and to Charles DuBois mended for pro books on arrival partment delegates so a complete unemployment payments while shipping is tough. Meanwhile, for,Jiis exceptionally fine baking. in N. Y. The following men list can be made up for Patrol­ while reading the LOG last week. Fred noticed moiiey due Vote of thanks given to delegates were recommended for pro man. from- one of the companies. Checking on it to see if his name for fine jobs done. was on the next-alphabetical list to be printed, he received books: Calvaia James. Douglas 4. 4. 4. good luck. Now he's as happy as the seagulls when the gar­ XXX Mack. Curtis Ridge. Joseph I LASALLE. Oct. 19 — Chair­ bage is thrown over the side. Gurge. Motion by Coziar that man Archie D. Sandy; Secretary X X X Steward explain to Patrolman Edmund F. Paul. Discussion on Here are some oldtimers who may still be anchored in town: why he had not issued clean watch fqc'sle. Captain reported J. Noonan, R. Rodriguez, J. Leon, J. Masonsong, R. Butler, V. white coats to messmen. foc'sle needed for cargo checkers; Aviles, G. Bryan, G. Fensom, F. Devlin, E. C. Brundage, J. Biglounge needed for passengers, XXX wood, J. Murphy, N. Soloman, J. De Abreu, J. Meeks, A. Daines, MIDWAY HILLS. Oct. 29— piscussion on clothes wringer R. Teets, J. Grangaard, N. Muse, E. Belpre, B. Zelencic, J. Bellard, HARRr L. GLUCKSMAN. Oct. Chairman Gallagher; Secretary iron and wa.shboard. Steward K. Johamesson,' E. Flowers, E. Hewitt, J. Ally, S. Magyar, A. 26—Chairman W. L. O'Donnell; Sharpe. Delegates gave their re­ informed men that he had items Amelia, J. Hopkins, Gulfer F. Fromm, Gulfer A. Smith, E. Kopha, Secretary'J. A. Eagle Eye. New ports. Credit was given crew for on requisition. Good and Wel­ E. Sato, K. Kain, S. Kliderman, R. Espinosa, V. Silva, P. Erazo, Business: Deck Engineer called cooperation in keeping messroom fare: R.. Turner suggested that A. Ibrain, J. Kouvardas and L. Lopez... Oldtimer Tex G. Suit is the Steward's attention to the clean. Robert Lambert and J. Steward allow crew to see his re­ probably still in town. How's everything, Tex? ... Here's a Wash­ dirty condition of the Messhall. Morin to act as committee to pick quisitions. . One minute of silence ington news item which will make our demand fqr a wage increase Motion cai-ried that all men come up all old books in librai-y and for Brothers lost at sea. easily legitimate: "American labor has just completed a year of into ^the messhall in proper at­ have them replaced with new full employment, but with little gain in real wages or in living tire. Motion carried that the reading material. All Delegates standards, Ewan Clague, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, said Ship's Delegate see the Captain to pick up books and tripcards, in a summary of 1947 developments." about cold weather gear in Hon­ which are to be given to PatrolX X X olulu. Lopez elected ship's dele­ mah. Good SIU News Items: The Robin Kirk made her first trip gate. Motion carried to hold X X t this week in the South and East Africa service. Two more meetings and instruct aU new WILD RANGER Oct. 11— vessels are expected for service, the Robin Trent in February ihembers in the principles of Chairman Martin: Secretary Bar­ and the Robin Mowbray in April... Marcel E. Wagner, presi­ X> X X ron. Motion by Steward that fu­ unionism. dent of the American Eastern Corporation, disclbsed that the ALCOA CORSAIR. Sept. 25— ture meetings be held £ft 7:30 ' ^ ^ first of several T-2 tankers has been formally, acquired to be CARLSBAD. Oct. 26 — Chair­ p.m. Moved by Jack Hartley Chairman Rocky Benson; Secre­ placed immediately into world service. Ac^isition of other man Trigg; Secretary Kranz. Mo­ that committee of five men be tary Joe Seaver. Delegates ^re­ tankers will be completed during the next six months. The tion passed calling for imposition appointed -to set up rule and fines ports accepted. New Business: company will also acquire more heavy-lift cargo ships, such of fines on those delaying meet- to control conduct of crewmem- Motion carried that any man fail­ as the motorship Gadsden, designed to load locomotives. Pull­ Motion ing to show up for meeting after ing or failing to attend. Recom­ members on board. man cars. etc. mendations made to Ch. Eng. passed with following men date is posted on bulletin board X X X about painting engine dept. head elected to committee: Hartley, be fined 50c and money for­ The Arnold Bernstein Line announced it will resume its roundand rooms. Cooling system in Rodriguez, Mayo. Martin and warded to SEAFARER LOG. trip service to Europ^ with the departure of the 10,005 ton vessel. bad condition. Ch. Eng. will be Ellis. Motion passed that monies Motion carreed that ship's dele­ Continental (formerly the Tidewater), from New York on April contacted and report made of re- coHected to be turned over to gate appoint a Master-At-Arms. 10, to the ports of Antwerp, Plymouth and Rotterdam. The ship suits at next meeting. Motion Marine TB hospital. Brother Educational meeting announced will carry 350 passengers... Albany News Item: Governor Dewey made by chairman to have spe- Smith requested that Deck Dele- for 6 P. M. Brother Eddie made public last week a State Food Commission report warning cial meeting of engine dept. to gate askr" Chief Mate to have Sanders took pictures of meeting that food prices would remain at their present high levels for ^straighten out overtime which is quarters, toilets and showers for LOG. One minute of silence some time to come... Well, Brothers, we'll sure need more wages or some time to come, too. cpnfqsed at present. ' , " painted. ; for Brothers lost at lea. . . CUT and RUN •n �THE SE A PA R EES Pfig« Tea- Asks Catwalks On Seatmn Decks; Present Risks Cited To ifae Editor: While acting as recording secretary aboard the Seatrains Line vessel, Seatrain New Jersey, 1 was-given the duty of writing to the LOG on a matter of great import ance to us, namely our safety. Aboard the Seatrains, we have to crawl between freight, tank and fiat railroad cars on our routine traveling about the ship daily—and many times each day. To anyone having sailed these vessels, the danger will not be difficult to point out, and we ' the crew feel that the Patrolmen toming aboard surely have sensed ihc same feeling of dan­ ger. For this reason, perhaps they will.help endeavor to sel' our idea to the company. As yet, neither the wdter nor the rest of the crew has any knowledge of any one's actually being injured. However, I must declare myself a very bewildered person, bewildered because many accidents have not happened. At this writing, I am waiting to Itear of 'one at any time. And as soon as one happens there are going to be more. DANGEROUS te-. In my duties as Deck Engineer. I must travel fore and aft fre­ quently and each journey is a dangerous adventure. It takes m. . JUST SET ME 0C5WN THERE BETWEEN THAT ONE AND THIS ONE.! plenty of agility, particularly in the dark or in rainy or snowy weather, and especially when negotiating my way with my hands full of tools. Having tc cover territory at any time aboard any ship is a hazard particularly while load­ ing or imloading cargo. And on the Seatrains it is even "more dangerous at sea when ypu have railroad cars covering the boat M:: deck with their big supporting jacks protruding into all paths. Also, there are guy stays to "shin-break" a man. It is our intent to draw the attention of the membership to these hazards in our effort 'to have satisfactory 'cat-walks in­ stalled on this company's vessels. We may possibly hear in reply: "The expense. ... It cannot be done." And so on, as usual. But I say in answer before­ hand, that it can ,be done and that catwalks will in no way in­ terfere with cargo handling. In : fact, the costs eventually will be : off-set by the avoidance of costly . lawsuits growing out of acci*3ents. For I predict that if a man gets hurt on one of these ships, the company is going to have a number of them in a row. More­ over, a shoemaker could take his case into a court and stand a 99 to 1 chance to win his claim. We plan to take pictures of this dangerous situation to be shown to the company and run in the LOG td further our testi­ mony. To my knowledge, none of our crew is working for an/ steel manufacturer or any steel erec­ tion firm, but the bigger majority by far are merely concerned with saving their necks and their lives. And so we are asking co­ operation from all hands on the project. Book No. 4626 (Ed. Note: The member's name is withheld at his re­ quest. When the pictures of ihe conditions aboard the Sea­ trains are sent in ihey will be published in the LOG.) L^G JTxidar' i^anuaty 18. 'M4i WITH THE SS DEL ALBA IN THE ARGENTINE iiliiii Here some of the men of the Mississippi Steamship Company vessel pause for dockside refreshments with stevedores in Buenos Aires. Although no identification accompanied the photo, it would appear that those sporting berets are the Argentines. Hollister Crew Found They Toted Nitrate Panama Canal NILES FREDMCKSGN -But Not Until They Hit Arriving at Balboa, ^e were land again. There had been no handled with kid gloves until smoking on deck all the way. If you think it would be worthy, we would like you to we had our quota of fuel, then After unloading, we proceeded To the Editor: print this letter at your con­ we were rushed to an anchor- to Yokohama for more fuel and headed home—my mistake, they Would like you to try and get venience. rang a double on us. We headed in contact with oniJ of the sea­ Our ship is a Waterman Lib­ to Canada to load lumber for men I have been trying to find erty, the SS Joseph H. Hollister TO THE HILLS, Portuguese East Africa. Now. for two years since the last time I—yes, just another Liberty. MEN ! THE ain't that nice! SHIP'S SOT sailed with him. We signed on at that .thriving N-NlTRATe! Soooo-^taking another hitch in. I have a case with my lawyer little village Gulf port. Miss., on our pants, we sailed from Port. at 220 Broadway, New York, by July 12, where we loaded that Alberni, British Columbia, on: name of Frederick R. Graves. much diAussed product, ammon­ October 11. I happened to get hurt on the ium nitrate, for .Japan. So far, we have had two cas­ SS Alexander H. Stephens, the But it was mot imtil we reach­ ualties-on board, both with the ship's name, which this Brother ed the Panama Canal that most same complaint, namely suspect­ has sailed. And would like it of ms realized just what we had very much if you would publish under our hatches. There the of­ ed appendicitis. Brother Snow this in the LOG telling him to ficials after reading the manifest, being-put ashore at Trinidad," Brother Roberts at Recife, Brazil. get in touch with my lawyer. gave several screeches and beat It is very important. He hap­ it for the hills, leaving orders age miles from anywhere. Good Our Captain is one of the very pens to be my main witness, to proceed immediately with­ bye td our Cuba Libraian best—by name of Charles Raeout interference to Bal^a with having seen me get htirt. burn. Any Brother sailing with dreams! a red flag displayed. him is sure of a square deal and And I only,know his name. I There were some strenuous obAfter formalities were com- a happy voyage. do not know his book number. jections some of the boys stating we proceeded on Our voyHis name is Niles Fredrickson. that we were not bolshies, and' CHIEF BUCKO Would sure thank you very that we didn't have any com­ age to Japan. Arriving at Nakindly for your service. mies aboard. But the red flag goya after an uneventful trip It is too bad that we could of 32 days, we were glad to •eee not endorse the late Chief En­ Frank Radzvila stayed up just the same. gineer who was nicknamed "Son­ ny." Of all the evil old men, he was tops. So if any Bpther has the misfortime to get on a ship with same, our advice is to back your grips and beat it for By DON U BROWN the tall timber. Not satisfied with sending his I was lying down on the soft green grass. I've ridden freight trains through Texas, own department haywire, he And asking for nothing more. And tasted a Georgia peach; tried to run the other 'depart­ I've climbed mountcuns in Colorado, Around the yard was a pretty white fence. ments as well. He even tried to And bathed at a Florida beach. control the amount of soap one With a musical rickity gate; s used taking a shower, to say I've hoisted beers in Melbourne pubs. nothing about the water, which And in Paris I drank champagne; is a sore point with mogt Chiefs. I've wined and dined on Waikiki, Anyway, we left nim on the And enjoyed its tropical rain. dock and there was no sign of I rode rickshaws out in China, tears anywhere. And dogsleds out of Nome; • Guess we have said enough for I've walked in the sands of old Iran, now—"and how," I can hear you And danbed in the streets of Rome. , saying. Our future voyaging is What else^can I do, where next shall I go? I was happily admiring the flowers. linknown so far, but we hope it My answer came in a dream— And thinking what a wonderful fate. is the U.S.A. A small white house, 'needh shady trees, But suddenly I awoke and felt very sad, —How beautiful it all did seem. John P. Probst, Dk. Del. I was really, terribly let down— ,D. M. , McDowell, En, Del. There were blue shutters on- the windows. For there I was on a ship far at se^ And blue was trimmed on the door. And the ship. South Africa bound. SejBpTftir' Heinfling PLEASE NOTE: YOUR HEUP IS NEEDED Log-A-Rhylhms -.1 To the Editor: A Sailor's Dream li • . �THE iWAFAkEns L0G —- '''^-' - f.- Jaiiiiiiry 18. 1948 « •Wife Missing Mysteriously, Brother Appeals For Help To the Editor: 1 I Just came back from Chicago today, where I promised her I would like to ask a favor people I would ask the LOG to - of the membership and the LOG. print a picture of my wife and As you probably remember I help to find her, as she had spent spent six months of last year in four years doing Red Cross work the Chicago Marine hospital. in the Chicago Marine Hospital. When I was discharged I was flat broke-and my wife was ex­ _ I am sure some of the Lakes pecting and not in too good brothers or salt water men might be able to give rrie some in­ health. formation. Also, I would like to I had to grab the first ship I ask the two Lakes seamen who could get, which was the SS were present at our marriage on pominican Victory, India Steam­ Jan. 7, 1947, Lakeshore Hotel, ship Company, as Chief Cook on Chicago, to please get in touch April 12, 1947. The last letter with me or my wife's father. j received from my wife was in My wife's name is Florence iBpmbay, India. She was in the Roubas Maupin, formerly of 5333 best of spirits and health and North Clark St., Chicago, 111. ^vas supposed to meet me in She's five feet, five inches taU, iPrisco on Aug. 1. weighs 118 pounds, has dark , When we arrived in Frisco, complexion,, brown eyes and she could not be found. So I black hair. flew to Chicago. Her people said If you can't publish this I will she had left for California as understand and not feel bad planned but they had not heard about it as I don't want any from b.er. ^ linio brother to feel that I want to use the LOG space for per Since that time I have spent j every dime I made on the India sonal business. trip as well as the money I Robert H. Maupin niade on the Moran tug Farral506 7th St« S. W. lon, looking for her. Washington, D. C. Seafarers Blaek Gang Men Tops, Stewart's Engine Officer Declares ^To the Editor: Sought hy Seafarer I thought I'd drop you a few lines to. tell you about the piece of pig-iron I'm on: the Cyrus W. Fields, owned by South Atlantic. You hear a lot about the bad scows, so let's hear from a good one for once. The Old Man on here. Captain Burke, is a real seafaring man. He is a prinee. That-- goes for the Chief Mate, too. J.--: BATTLED, TOO They are men who take pride^ They forget that most of us in. their union and their ability still wear knots on our heads to do a job. They are* men an from 1934 and other years of struggle; that we all had to scrub paintwork and floorplates at one time or other. Your paper, the SEAFARERS LOG, is intelligently written— championing the cause of union­ ism fairly and honestly. It's a pleasure to read it. To the Editor: In that connection, if there is Will you please send ' me .'ome way I can enter a subtwelve copies of the December -cription to it for the benefit and 12 issue of the SEAFARERS'^-^"^^tion of my wife and family, I'd like to do so. Bill me for LOG? ^ any charge. I arrived home to be informed A compliment now and then by my parents that you had makes everybody feel good 'and printed my story, A Seafarer takes no mor.? effort than a beef. Visits The Philadelphia Acad­ The foregoing is mine to a sound' emy of Music, in the December Brotherhood "of seamen. 12 issue. Already the paper has C. H. Sparks started making the rounds of MEBA Local 12 the neighbors' homes up here— SS Lyman Stewart. and has been lost. SIU Hospitalized Voice Thanks for Xmas Gifts We have a couple of home­ steaders aboard. They have been aboard for 12 or 14 trips and A.O the Editor: Show no sigh of tiring. We the undersigned members <f the Seafarers International Union hereby express our sin­ cere thanks to the officials and, members of the SIU for the kindness they have shown us here in the Staten Island Ma­ rine hospital. I wiU be bitting my nails un­ til the copies arrive, I'm that anxious to see the yarn in print. I have requests from a dozen friends for copies. WRITERS' AID . By the way, I understand the SIU has lined up an authors' agent who reads Seafarers' stor­ ies for possible publication in general circulation magazines. (Ed. Note; Your words of praise will be appreciated by all Seafarers in the Engine Room and out. You should be­ gin receiving'the LOG at your home shortly.) STEWARD FEELS CONSERVING FOOD NOT APPRECIATED To the Editor: Would it be at all possible for me to send this little sketch to In past issues of the LOG Ir It was a real sight to see Joe this agent and, if so, would you have noticed articles pertaining Volpian and Patrolman Jimmy give me his address? to the reluctance of Stewards Sheehan going from ward to and Bosuns to take jobs in their George Swift ward with a cartfull of Christ­ ratings, and asking reasons for mas packages for our Brothers. (Ed. Note: Your requested their doing so. Many thanks to all of you. copies are on the way. As to I had an experience today jimmy McNeely your query of the authors' that would give any Steward a ~ Leonard Galembiewski agent, Carl Cowl, the agent, is headache and might aid in an­ primarily interested\ in manu­ swering the above question. The. Frank Nering scripts of book-length. If you crew seems to have the idea Eddie G. Caravona have something of this nature, that they can bring anyone W. Vaughn send it to Carl Cowl, SEA­ aboard and the Stewards Depart­ Earl Larson FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., ment will feed them without the New York.) Matt Fields. Captain's approval. ATTENTION: GEORGE TICHOK She preferred the Captain's room to the foc'sles down below, like any smart dog would. The ship did okay until about four days out of Norfolk when suddenly the Old Man's room turned into a maternity ward. The' crew list increased by nine white, black and brown crea­ tures. Now the questidn is: what will we do with" them? . This morning we went to the Captain's cabin to take another count. It's been suggested that we name them after the States but no vote has been taken yet. : This goQB to prove that not "even a Liberty ship is .fast enOiigh to compete with Nafure. Engineer works with and not re­ luctantly for, if jmu get what I mean. When one gets out line his union disciplines him and that makes for respect all around. Certain other people of a union I will not name come aboard with the convinction that the ship's officers are out to rook them some way. They shirk their "Work, beef unreasonably and continually make for dissention . . " Swift's Story In Log Made Big Hit In Hometown Mrs. Florence Roubas Mau­ pin, wife of Robert H. Maupin. has been missing since August 1947, when she left the home •of her parents in Chicago to meet him in Frisco as planned. With no word of her since thai If any of you boys see this scow date, her husband and parents on the board, don't hesitate to are keeping up their frantic throw in for it. You will really search. Brother Maupin has come to know what I mean when' sent an appeal to the LOG in the hopes that members can I say she is one for Ripley. aid him. HAPPY BOYS She's a good ship all around and by the time we get in she will be decorated like a castle. Overtime is ho problem—^she's We will sure throw the paint around and make her shipshape swamped with it for everyone. for the payoff. As far as draws go, as long as We don't expect any difficulty you-can locate the Old Man you will get the money. The Old with the payoff. There is no dis­ Man is a good skate, maybe be­ puted overtime aboard and with cause, he came all the way from the cooperation we have had the main deck up topside with from the Skipper so far, there is the best ot them: the SIU. no reason for us to expect any­ He has sailed with lots of the oldtimers. Bull Sheppard for one. thing but the smoothest of signoffs. CREW INCREASED I'm sorry I have no pictures "Well, getting back to the ship, to. send now, but I'll have some which is supposed to be the on the next trip. fastest Liberty built, the dish­ Clifton Coates. Deck Del. washer picked up a beautiful mongrel in Newport News before SS Cyrus W. Fields we left the States for Antwerp. Just as we were to start back it came to almost everyone's at­ tention thai; there would be an iaddition"" to the Fields' seagoing family. I feel in the mood to throw a few very sincere bouquets to the SIU and this seems to be the best way to do it. As a member of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, I have sailed vessels manned by the several unlicensed unions— our contracts are not always with the same companies—and I want to say that the caliber of men furjiished by the SIU is always far superior to any other. Cyrus Fields Gets Member's Vote As 'First-Class Ship' To the Editors: ^ge Eleven Man at ihv left is OMrge Tichok whose brother-in-law. Peter Eskrich, would like to hear from him. Eskrich. wlMse addkou is 214 North Chapel Stw Baltimore, Md.. sent in the picture .wHch was i^epped in e Today I refused this service and now have the bad feelings of the crew for thanks. FOLLOWS AGREEMENT I believe I have followed the agreement to the letter and fed the Union should give me some support in this matter. On the last trip to France there were fifteen to twenty women aboard the ship while it was in port. Stowing away three meals a day apiece, all charged to the Stewards Department, their eat­ ing didn't improve matters any. It only made it more difficult for a Steward trying to give the crew plenty of everything^ Next time the Steward turns you down, put yourself in hig place. Let's see if we can't square away this matter one© and for all. H. A. Manchester ' SS John W. MacksSr �!Paa» IrVif TBB SEABARERS LOG Calls For Adequate Sto^ Aboard Ships Europe-Bound To the Editor: The SS Moina Michael, char­ tered to the Chamberlain Steam­ ship Company of San Francisco, €alif., sailed from Philadelphia^ bound for the United Kingdom on a six weeks voyage. On board we had supplies for ap­ proximately eight weeks. Hav­ ing discharged our cargo in Bel­ fast we went to Swansea, Wales, into drydock. Having picked up a few stores in Ireland and a small amount in Wales—and if anyone knows the United lUngdom, they know the stores were damned few—we were told the ship was going to Argentina. ; Three days out of Argentina, the store rooms were as empty as the holds. BEEF A'PLENTY Thanks to the crew for a libT^sral amount of beefing under the circumstances. At a meeting a motion was made and seconded to send a letter to the Union to forewarn future crews of these six week's trips with eight weeks stores. These trips run anywhere from two months to the duration of the articles. Any ship not on a regular run, should be required to carrying at least four month's stores. It's pretty tough to get any stores in a European port these days. All ships enteering the port of Swansea should be warned to beef to the American Consul should the British customs at­ tempt to tax them for their sec­ ond issue of cigarettes. It took us a few days but with the aid of the consul, we received all our smokes tax-free. The consul really did his best for us. H. P. Horn Deck Delegate DOWN WHERE THE SUN IS SHINING SOUTHWIND'S BLACK GANG AND BAILED I k f F;j.J < .1 "J s II. ' • m * 4 J »•. ^ .-A'"" With the arrow on "finished with engines." the Southwind's black gang lines up in froni of the Bailey Board for Pete Karrelas' camera. Left to right—George Taylor, Oiler; "Bulldog" Plait. FWT; A1 MUler. Wiper: Clint Gregory. Oiler and Engine Delegate and E. B. (Mac) McAuley. Oiler and Ship's Delegate. The South Atlantic vessel at the-time of the picture, was on a trip to Liverpool and other European ports. Brother Meters Wheezes Of Hafipy Algonquin Clan To the Editor: gallons g-a-l-s. Better luck ne: time, Skipper. Lay the blame o The Algonquin Victory, better Mame.known as the "Norfolk Coal Ex­ CHUCKLE REGISTER press," sends regards and saluta­ tions to all of the Seafarers In­ Brother Editor, would reeon ternational Union. mend -that our Secretary-Trea; Here's a little^ data of some of urer furnish this tub with the Brothers Who comprise this laugh meter? The reason: Froi motley crew: Pat Riley, the mar­ 6 P.M. to the wee hours, nearl celled boy from the land of kan­ all hands gather in the messrooi garoos and now a full fledged; and really tell some taU blat American citizen, says: bers. A few of them are brai ging that they are the best laug "The last "ship I wa.s on asi getters ~ on this scow—a laug Oiler ran out of fuel and made it i meter should tell the story. necessary for us to use the wheatcargo instead. Every time the Before putting this dispatc safety valve piopped off a devils-; ashore for mailing, here's a vot food cake jumped out of the of thanks to the piecards in th stack and hit the Captain on the^ Port of Norfolk for their wa Making a stop in its Caribbean itinerary, the Alcoa Cava­ il lier ties Up :at St. Lucia in the Lesser Antilles. Photo was head in the wheel house." Any-) (certainly the SIU way) of set body want to bet they can top tling the beefs on this scow whe thken by Jim GoldtSr, waiter aboard the Cavalier. that? she paid off on that fair cit: Johnny (Red) Davis, ex-tanker^ on the 3rd of Deceinber. A jo man and Pumpman, ahipped on well done and to the satisfactio: this tub as Bedroom Steward of all concerned. with Casey Jones as Bellyrobber. Must cease the chatter no\ After the first 48 hours. Red was and say so long from the crew. heard to mutter: "That confound George Everett To tho Editor: truth on secret ballots—as they Jones is the first stop-watch Ship's Delegate have just done. Steward that I have ever With the voting for Union offi­ Algonquin Victory Whenever a man losqs an offi­ known." cials for 1948 all over, and with cial job there is no use whatso­ CAN'T HELP HIMSELF the votes counted and computed, ever in his finding a crying post J, as a /member of the Ballot or a beefing pillow. The die has •Ah, well, Johnny, you must /Tisdlying Committee, wish to been cast. Instead of blowing take into consideration that Casey, is an old alligator catcher H:hank everyone of the men who his top, it is better for a man to and when the sun shines alliga: cooperated with each other so count his blessings, look in the tors become very lazy. No re­ efficiently and so unbiasedly to mirror, count his errors and flection Red. a pick and successful conclusion promise to do better. "Pile-diiver" Harrell, the of ttie tally. Plumber-machinist, mad9 a pierLet him grab a ship and get had jurnp to this 'Wictory Ex' ? Sudit n jstfiehdid job means that back to work. Better luck to press." The -deck gang now the Union can go forward into him next time. claims penalty hours for hauling sisother itrgeht business with a There is no use crying over him aboard in a cargo net. My, .^ear field, the officials new and REQUESTS RACKS FOR spilled milk, bucking the inevit­ my. Pile-driver, but. you did'look bid thoroughly ^^amiliar with funny with your 237 poynds WEARING APPAREL able or paddling against the tide. lying in that net. : Union aims and policies for It makes a wreck out of you. I The Gold Dust twins are with The chairs in the recreatior future undertakings. know. us. Eddie (Revere Beach) Dacey room of the New York Hall are There were more votes cast in What the hell! Everybody aatd Robert (Sweet Pea) Mas- cluttered up With wearing "hp i^x this last election than in any preserole are crew Messman and parel. Sometimes good over l^vious one, showing that the have a drink and come up next Pantryman respectfully. It is a coats and hats get burned bj :: members believe in exerting with as good an election as we pretty fair combinati'On, but they careless handling of cigars anc their democratic rights as they had this year. , both have the same theme song: cigarettes. How about racks oi should. Whenever this is done, "Shut up and come out fighting coathangers? We are all Brothers regardless there ; heed be no fear that the like a man." W./E. Carr Jiyill"^ the majority of members of our posts, and no one is any The Skipper, Captain Dentzler, Book No. 45944 better than another. If we re­ gave the Steward ^20 to buy can be denied. member this form day to .day some Wine and accessorfes for The /problem ^ has been sub­ NO USE CRYING without being biased about any Christmas and New Year's-Din^ mitted to BMfiherMiehelet in g ^ I^enever a Patrolman,, an port or man, we will advance in ners. He em,phatically* titjld tfiiii charge of the 3rd Deck. If the I ?Asent. or anybody else in the the future as we have in the to buy three gallons of rare wine. pr^lem of WhOre to put' them Union does well or badly, h6 Now don't get atigry, Jonesie, pasti can be solvOeb ihey will be/in­ does-not have to :=ask anybody.: but you state yod lost that l;i%^The membership will tell him the 'aul Parsons money. Jsrt'f the/abbreviation of stalled in short 'Order. . Tally Committeeman Hails Voting Response , N,. 1 �TBE S^AFAR fridafr Jawatcri^'M* lS4t •J Friday. Januarr. 16, 1948 . "T -.a Xmas Made Merry City Of Alma Deck Men Say L«g Avail! They Can't Forget Voyage in Bound Vi For Brothers lU , A cruise around the world this man shown .himself as a Seafazers who In New Orleans aboard the SS City of Alrha is, Union man. Therefore, we are a chronological in the Deck Gang's experience, just another trip to try to forget. But how can we forget? Here is why we can't: The very day we left New York things became tough. Watches were set at noon. The 12-4 watch worked to 11:30 A.M., and overtime was allowed just ^pr their dinner-, hour. . t The Bosun said they couldn't put in for; overtime since he gave them their dinner hour from Noon xmtil One PM. ' The, agreement was read to him, but he said-he didn't care what it read. He was the Bosun, he declared, and he could vary the meal hour "one hour " either way. If the Deck Gang still put in for overtime he was going to make it tough on them. inclined to believe that if he ever took ihe oath* of the Union, he doesn't take his obligations very seriously. He ce"rtainly has been on this ship too long for his own good and acts as if he were part owner^ ^ We do not wish to bring charges against this man, but we recommend that^ he re-ship through the Hall on another ves­ sel! ^ The nutshell cracked when an AB was told by the Third Mate to sweep water the bridge between two A.M. andjthree A.M. after a big rain squall, and one hour Qvertime was put in. The Chief Mate pointed ithis out to the Third Mate: The .AB was just on lookout on a sunny Sunday MADE IT TOUGH And so he did—^for the l^/hole Deck Gang, one by one.'® He would start trouble and give hell with a day or so in between. .And he would run to the Chief Mate with his own troubles. We topped 16 booms in an hour and 45 minutes, but that was too slow for the Bosun's satisfaction. Hell broke loose again—on the whole gang. . He" yelled at the top of his limgs something like the follow­ ing:" "The whole damned bunch of you is no good! You don't Icnow nothing! The last crew topped all the. booms in an hour and 35 minutes!" . A pleasant man to work for? The Bosun also told two ABs to get off this ship when she got back to New York. He didn't want them on another trip and they were accordingly fired, he said. FOR "OWN GOOD" The awning aft was put up and taken down six times. For this work all hands were called upon to lend a hand without payment of overtime since the Bosun said it was for our own good. Any­ one who refused got a part of his mouthpiece. Never once Quring the trip has Union activities c very easily. There able a number volumes of the LOG at nominal are to be disposed: first-come, first-ser| Prices, which to. the Union, ami the Janiiarj A; tionx iKtSa ler cembes IMS $2.50 ier the Jan To the Editor: I Well, Christmas has come and gone and for most of us in^the good old U.S.A. and it was a merry one. For a great many of us it would have -been only Christmas, but for the thoughtfulness of someone else thd Merry was addedI speak for myself and takd the privilege, of speaking for all of the hospitalized Brothers of the SIU, especially those here ill 1847 edftton. Biadfa the New Orleans Marine Hos­ .sturdy bnckram u pital. • ; lettered in gold. Firfet, I must give praise and All those who Wi thanks tb ^ of the Brothers up a permanent fi] from various ships that hit this minimum of effoi port during the year for their act promptly.- Qrdej donations to hospitalized sea-^, of all of the avail farers. These donations were tions should be se: distributed by Brother Mboii Seafarers Log, 51 Koons during his weekly visits, St., New York C They were of great help to us". Checks or money « A VOTE OF THANKS amount of order i made out to the Then, let's thank the entire Xntemational Unios Atlantic and Gulf District for address to which vo the $10 voted to us as a Christ­ .to be sent and thect mas gift. Thanks, too, to Paiil mailed pre-paid imin Hall, Lindsey WHliams and Jde These bound edil Algine for their Seasoh!s Greet­ also be purchased d ings sent to us. the 4th floor, baggi And, to top it off, I'll say "hats of the New York off" to the local gang at .the sure yod get your acting now. a Council Bar for the visit by the n Brothers who presented us with a greeting card witlu$2 attached. Roll Out The All of this was in time to be put ' SIU Couple Reif-r- to good use for Christmas. ' We of the SIU are proud that To the Editor: ^ we shut-ins were not forgotten I really do enjoy ih by our Brothers so I'll say a LOG and my husbi Happy New Year to all. i • . . I like to have it sent 1*^ J. W. Dennis (le is away on a triF® P. S. Praise is also due the stopped at the Hall y. to pick it up myself... .Editors of the SEAFARERS LOG the neighborhood nown for the good work in putting out ike to be put on ty rihe paper. I call it the 'big-little ist so we can be s^ paper with lots to read and 11 worth reading." J, W.D. copy. Mrs. Fran 3 afternoon in the Indian Ocean from Noon until 2:40 P.M. as he then took over his turn at the wheel. Little by little, we're..Jto be trained to work overtime for charity and not for U. S. cur­ rency. 'This is only part of what hap­ pened. We wish we could con­ vey our disgusted feelings to aU of you. Then you would under­ stand the entire story. Carmine Tufaro Krislian Staalsen John Tobin G. Andreessen Joseph Bucher C. Varrin (Ed. Note: The L! A. Renigar, Jr. (SUP) ready rolling on iti Glen Benefield loyal readers Frank A. E. Jansson C. Fernandex Walltr.) Tobin's Last Trip Was Hectic; Retirii He told the Mate that some of To the Editor: the guys in the Deck gang were I z-ecently paid off the Water­ crazy. Of cqurse, he was as sane man ship City of Alma after a as the mad hatter. We had a trip of four months. R was quite character for the Second Mate. a trip, indeed. He used to wear sport- clothes While we were on the coast when docking and undocking the loading we had a most enjoyable ship. He must have thought we time. I don't think there ever were a liner because we carried was a ship like this one. We 12 passengers. didn't do a day's work. It's not We always had from four to that we screwed off anywhere, six lines oh the stern. While in it's just that there wasn't any­ Port Said, Egypt, we used five thing to do, lines and the ship was tied up The Mate would sit on the fanonly one-half hour. He had an tail -with the gang and shoot the OS run the warping winch be­ breeze all day. .But like all good cause he didn't think an AB was things it had an end. Came the competent. day of reckoning: the day of Nearly all the way across the signing on. From this day on it Pacific we had rusty water for •was bell to bell. Well, that was washing and drinking. This was okay. We got paid from 8 to 5 due to rust in the tanks,.or so anyway. they said. While in Shanghai, FANCY DRESSER the Captain was giving cigarettes One day while we were up for- to all his friends ashore. The . ward working, the Bosun told crew was told to buy theirs two of the ABs they were to be ashore if they wanted them.^ fired when we arrived in New "The slopchest and cigarettes York. He also told them he was a r e Waterman property "and going to make if hard for them I can io anything I want with thijsm," so the Captain said. to get their citizenship. L The medical care for boys who ran into ashore ran as high a; ship's supply of pen very low. Then the food. I you'll find a better Dutch, but he must pretty disgusted at the weevils. All ha candle their bread for RUSTY AGAl Again, while retur: Penang, we had our ui of rusty water. The ; tank aft broke and Wf cold water—rusty at tThe Chief Engineer that we qsed too much I we had better cut dow: consumption. This c the water reductions. While "in Penang w think, 350 tons of extra the sacrifice of water We had eggs rationed e day since leaving Port Two days before our New York we complete of eggs. We also n WANTS THE AGREEMENT POSTED I think it a very good idea to have the contract posted in some convenient place where all SIU Broth"§F§*-w.'ll have a chance to study it and become more familiar with all provisions. -Thife would, make it more convenient, for the oncoming crew. ' Paul Prove The answer lo this: request* is ' the agreement made up as a foc'sle card. This has been' done and the cards are now; in the process of being placed' , -aboard all SIU ships dh 'a ' ' frame made expressly for this-' purpose.' '"i - �Pag* ThirtMa BUS LOG A Native Who's Hep Gives iumes Some Hints On Rotterdam ible A to keep record of ui do fo are aTail* of bound kFAREXtS :otL They I of on a re baeis. >yer coats $2.00 for 194$ e«> un»= and naay-Jane I0S are of itfa dates snl to set le with a should s for any able edint to the ^ayer N. Y. >rders for liould be Seafarers Enclose lumes are will be nediately. ions may lirectly at ige room. alL Make copies by (Ed. Note: The following let­ ter was written by a native of Rotterdam who has many ac­ quaintances among Seafarers and is an ardent reader of the LOG. Some of his tips for get­ ting around Rotterdam may be of use to Seafarers hitting that port.) To the Editor: In. the early period of 1947 I ipade the acquaintance of the Setifarers who crewed the James Smith out of Texas City. Sea­ farers, I beg you to know, I had a jolly good time with Bosun Robert - Jeales and some other members of the crew. We visited several places and did not spend much money. Since that time, although I am a former American Steel Erec­ tion foreman, I have been an ardent reader of the LOG and, generally speaking, it is the best PART OF RESISTANCE PG, uests •eading the and would lome while I always each week I'm out of and would he mailing are of our If your ship is docked at the Lellaver on Meawehaven, Rot­ terdam, West, walk to the Mar-r coni Plain and take a no. 4 street car. Buy a transfer ticket, get off at Hof Plain and take an A. Burr to Hillelaan. If yow wish to go to Katendaecht, stay on *the Burr to the last stop. From any other harbor around Rotterdam, our Port Ambassador, to foreign seamen, the Spido, takes you also to the Katendacbt. < Chinatown om Katendaefat a district of Rotterdam where most seamen spend their shore* leave. Recently much comment was made about this spot. Some in­ habitants of Katendacht hadwritten a report with reference to the immorality of the sea­ men and girls. The matter was also discussed by the City CouncU. According to our Mayor, Mr. Old, and to several insiders, Ka-s tendaecht, with respect to im-. morality, is a much better place than any other spSt in the world for a seaman who seeks recrea­ tion. There are no shacks dnd all the barkeepers are plain dealers. The police officers are not lifce: those of Tampa, Florida. union paper I have ever laid my eyes on. From now on. Seafarers who find themiselves in Rotterdam can obtain the LOG at two places: At Carey's Pacific Bar, 23 Jumateaqeg, Katerdaecht, and at the office of the Dutch Transport Workers Union, 78 Wertzeedyl. CITY DIRECTIONS However, I wish the Editor and Seafarers to know that the LOG is also to be had in "the k Waller Cafe "the Ship, Hillelaan 85, be­ 3G is al- tween Maar and Gyrharben, Thore Fo 381. Many an Ameri­ way to can seaman will remember John and Tina. Van Ouvterhaut, its owner, from before the war. Most of the policemen have been in the krock-gangs, the gangs who worked with machine guns and took men from prison who had been arrested by the Jerries during the occupation. I would rather'eat with them than fight them. Most of them speak English and they know how to get along with seamen. Our big Dutch port is the hub of Western Europe. No port on the continent can claim such rec­ ords as ours in unloading ships. Although Rotterdam was verybadly damaged during the war,, the reconstruction of our port is being carried out at full speed. Let it be known: "La LOG est fon Mirolr." To all SIU men I wish a Happy New Year. ' L. Pleysier Rotterdam tg Brother Recalls SIU Friends ome of the canned milk and butter long be­ difficulties fore that. The butter stank—it $72. The was more like sharp cheese. icUlin was At the beginning of the trip we had an unfortunate experi­ on't think ence with our Chief Steward. He •aker than was in an accident making it ve become necessary for us to get another mes with Steward at- the last minute. I is used to don't hold him responsible for the short stores. It was just one worms. of those unforeseen occurrences. N Getting back to the Bosun, he ling from had soap powder in the.forepeak ual ration which he refused to give to the hot water crew. He wanted it for soogee 2 had just- powder. Instead of giving out a box a week, he gave one box to hat, r told us each watch and one to the Day­ water and man. Big hearted, wasn't he? SUGGESTED A WALK pur own When in Honolulu, he brought ime after soap bars on board, but we e took, I wanted soap powder, so he said rubber at the Delegate should have or­ and fuel, dered powder instead of soap. very other Since when does the Deck Dele­ Said, gates order stores for the Deck arrival in Department? It is the Bosun's ly ran out job to inform the Mate as to out of what, is needed, not the Delegate. Every guy in the Deck gang had a run-in with the Bosun and upon arrival in New York, we told the Patrolman our stoiy. He agreed that the Bosun should get another ship. He had made three or four trips on the Alma and we didn't want to bring him up on charges. All in all, I think that is a trip none of us will forget. * As for myself, I've decided to quit the sea. I've already retired my book and at present I'm lying around at home putting on weight. I'd like to take this op­ portunity to say so long to all my old shipmates and friends. I'll long remember fellows like Gus Aqdreasen, Kris Staalsen, Charlie Tufaro, Charlie Murello, Jack Martin, Red Schwendan, Charlie (Blackie) Walsh, Bill, Champlin (Selma Victory), Herb : Udelburg, Red Liedmann and all the other guys I've sailed with. I guess it's time to wrap up, so I'll close and wish all the nembers a belated Happy Christ­ mas and New Year. Tgbia �b"-J;/ TBiB SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen •u' r American Eastern Is After Heavy Lift Ships, Tankers t: New tonnage similar to its 'present MV, Gadsden will be added by the American Eastern Corporation, the company an­ nounced this week. In addition, American Eastern, which recently bought a tai|ker from the Maritime Commission, disclosed that it would try to ac­ quire more T-2s and enter, the oil carrying business on a large scale. The Gadsden, as those Sea­ farers who have sailed her know, is a highly specialized vessel de­ signed to take heavy-lift freight as complete cargo. She is equipped with a heavylift gear tested up to 137 ^'2 tons and can load locomotives, Pullnrian cars, generators, and steam turbines, as well as machinery for oil refineries, cement plants and steel mills. The Gadsden recently paid off in New York after nine months out shuttling locomotives be­ tween England and continental Europe. BIG TANKERS COMING Apparently American Eastern . plans to bid for a lot of oil busi­ ness'. "Before spring," the announce­ ment declared, "the company expects to complete plans for the construction of larger and faster 7oil tankers in American ship- Ftidxift January NOW HE IS A SAILOR Saltwater Blues NEW YO.RK — It'll be a long time beforexthe crew of the Knox Victory, Waterman, forgets the Big Snow of '47. Their memories will be of snow, empty stomachs and salt water. It was New Year's Eve when the Shipping Commissioner, the company doctor and I started out for Cllairmont, New Jersey, to handle the sign-on. After two hours of digging we got the- car started, made the Jersey ferry crossing and found our way to the ship. What a sad bunch we found on the Knox! The galley range Was oiit of order and the men liad had no breakfast. They were bur miles from nowhere and snowbound. To add to their troubles- the fresh water line at the dock was frozen solid. They had attempted to use the evaporator but some­ one had primed it, so instead of getting fresh water, they got salt water,in the water fountains and galley, Get A Receipt NON-ESSENTIAL /j. •Sj't'Tist'C — Life seems fairly complete for the lad being "needled" by "the tattoo artist (drawn by Homer (Red) Spurlock). "He has an AB ticket, a girl and he is 21," says Woody Lockwood who sent in this skietch. How 'Filthy' Became 'Clean Willy By LOUIS GOFFIN I PHILADELPHIA M. Blum, $1.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS • F. A. Kays, $5.00; E. J. Jeffas, $1.00; ; " A. Sankovidt. $1.00; H. J. Moore, $3.00; S> Wallace. $3.00; J. Kazmierski. $4.00; I; R. O. Antoine, $1.00; F. P. Megue, \$4.00; R. R. Cianfagione, $10.00; F.. ;jfSchiwek, .<$2.00; D. C. T. Pople, $10.00; , <W. Gordon, $4.00; Crew of MV Gadstl^^den. $58.00.' SS MADAKET ' F. A. Vigeant, $2.00; E. J. Gaylor, $2.00; G. A. Burke, $1.00; A. Douglas, $3,00; W. Jenkins, $2.00; P. Liseth, $3.00; H. N. Peterson. $1.00; A. Cotol, $1.00; A. Helju. $.1.00; T. W. Ham» mond, $1.00; M. Trotman, $1.00; H. Put, $3.00; S. W. Lesley. $1.00; J'. S. •Cardeal, $2.00. SS CHOCTAW or. Snow, $1.00; W. P. Doherty, $1.00; A. Skrzypski, $1.00; C. J. Huebner, $1.00; D. H. Buckley, $3.00: "W. Low; ther. $1.00; W. T, Dalton, $1.00; D. P. -. Stafford, $3.00; F. E. Donaldson, $1.00. _ SS YAKA 'iC* J. Wuchina, $1.00; W. Rozalski, $1.00; H. J. Swarties, $1.00; W. F. { Manthey, $1.00; L. A. Rice. $2.00; H. "•'Piva, $3.00: C. Poung, $1.00; J. Mc: Cartby, $5.00; A. Larsen, $1.00; G. E. Walton, $1.00;~J, W. Barnes, $1.00; G. Fellman, $2.00; F. Panette, $1.00; R. W. Kluge, $1.00; H. A. Orlando, $1.00. SS GERVAIS H. Beckman, Crew of SS Gervais. $12.00. , • ' SS ROSWELL VICTORY T. D. Sullivan, $2.00; W. Meehan. V'i$2.00; J. E. Eschinger. $2.00; G. E. l?Young, $2.00; J. H. Fussell, $3.00; N. f'jTaylor, $2.00: M. Laas, $1.00; T. i West, $1.00; Soi Ho, $3.00; E. C. Glod, $3.00; J. F. Stephenson. $2.00; J. J_. Quigley, $3.00; R. W. Clark, $1.00; J. F. Nolde, $2.00; F. C. Bona, $2.00: J. I. K61odziej8kl,'$5.00. P ; is, X i ISTHMIAN STRIKE DONATIONS H. P. Stapcl, $20.00; R. OHvora, •' $5.00; L. L. Anderson, $10.00; A. S, Thome, 410.00; J. Glardlna, $10.00; H. Kwiaasz, $10.00; J. McCarthy. $10,00, As the governor of North Car­ olina said to the Governor of South Carolina, "It's a long time between drinks," so this bit of writing is a long time since my last one. There are a million and one things a guy would write about but due to the limited space al­ lowed by the editors of the LOG, this one will have to be as brief as possible. (Ed. note: On the contrary Lou, let'er go for all she's Worth.) Humor being my topic at the moment, let me dwell on an amusing character, a guy whom I was unfortunate enough to be shipmates with a number of years ago. For reasons which you'll soon learn, we called this guy "Filthy McNast'y." It wasn't his real name, of course', but this des­ criptive handle fitted him to a "T". That is, on him it looked good. ' "fli:' - . The • Patrolmen ; Say— yards. Capacities as high as 25,000 tons and speeds up to 20 knots are being considered. The vessels will be Diesel-powered. "American Eastern is also pre­ paring to operate tankers under contract from non-operating owners. This service is designed for such owners as wish to take advantage of the company of­ fices in the principal ports of every oil-producing country in the ^ear East and agencies in other parts of the woi'ld." Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Trea.surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. ld48 like a couple of sashw'eights. By comparison, an animal house would smell like a hot house of American beauties. Finally, there was only one thing left to do. So—one night, while our friend was in his sack (also called filthy, which it real­ ly was) a few of the' boys slip­ ped into the foc'sle and pounced on him. CHANGES MADE Let it be said he put up quite a battle. But it didn't do him any good. He was dragged—odor and all—^right into the washroom for a sanitatiori job better khown as the sand and canv,as treat-^ ment. His mattress and linen was 9 We even changed his name to "Clean Willy." * » » Now, of course, the situation is entirely different. Our mem­ bers are 99 44/100 clean seafar­ ing men. Their quarters are neat, in keeping with our well-known slogan that "a SIU ship is a clean .ship." • But we should not forget the story of "Filthy McNasty" amd the sand and canyas treatment. Cleanliness is a virtue that's easy to practice. We hadn't thought to bring groceries along to help the guys out, and they really put up a howl when they found out that the police "had stopped the truck carrying a new stove to the ship —non-essential driving, the truckman had been told. To the , crew this sounded like a death sentence. They were quieted down, how­ ever, when a repairman arrived and patched up the old stove. I never saw a happier bunch when the old bfoken-dowrn . galley range came to life, " We took care of the sign-on all right, and after the all-day job headed back to civilization. The last thing I saw as I left the ship was the First Assistant run­ ning up and down along the. dock applying a blow torch to the frozen line. For all I know, he's still at it, Jimmy Drawdy PERSONALS ' T JOHN J. MERKEL his attorney, Frederick Graves. Contact your father, John A. This is in connection-with RadzMerkel, 411 Webster Ave., Wil­ vila's claim for an injury sus­ low Grove, Pa. tained aboard the SS Alexander' H. Stephens. 4^ 4 4. ' HILARIO BULQUERIN X X' X Mrs. EL Bulquerin would like ROBERT D. TOMPKINS to hear from you. Her address: Your family is anxious to hear c/o Margaret Renner, P. O. Box from you. Their address: 637 1013, Wilmington, Calif. < Bigelow St., Pittsburgh 7, Pa. 4 4OLD DAYS 4- 4^ 4* ' EDWARD MERLE MOYLAND RAUL VAZQUEZ Now in the old days when all Get in touoh with Mrs. Lorna the Deck Gang flopped in one heaved over the side by a squad L. Mathes, 15 Vz South Dubuque Please contact your mother, Mrs. .Juana Vazquez, Sal Street foc'sle, cleanliness was very, of rugged \'olunteers. I might say St., Iowa City, Iowa. 258, San Juan, P. R. . * important'item. In fact, it stood at this point that reports re­ 4 4 4right smack next to godliness. ceived later from ships travelling 4-, 4" 4' EDMOND- SURMEIAN But this bird, and. he was a in the opposite direction men­ The Jirm of Kirshenbauni & NATHANIEL JAMES NEWSOM bird all right even though he tioned seeing thousands of dead Kirshenbaum, 86 Weybosset St., Your Brother "Wiibur asks you didn't sport fine feathers, didn't fish floating on the ocean's sur­ Providence, R. I., asks that you to write him at the SUP "Frail, believe in the old adage. When face. 105 Broad Street, San Francisco. • contact them. he knocked off,. a dab of soap When the gang was finished 4- 4- 4 » » » arid water around his kisser was with "Filthy," he looked like a JOHN DOUGLAS EDWARD E. CASEY the extent of his ablutions, pre­ brand new billiard ball and suming, of course, that the tem­ twice as shiny. And her-wisely Your brother, J. E, Casey Contact your sister, Mrs, Belle perature didn't drop below the heeded a word of warning to would like to hear froria you. Spillane, 1210 Sea Street, Quincy % r . 70 degree perch. keep clean. He, followed the You can reach him: c/o Security ), Mass. X X x This state of affairs went on warning to the letter from that Steel Service, ,758 North Ogden . EDDIE TYSON for some time until the stink time on. In fact, he underwent Ave.,'Chicago, 111. became intolerable. The men's a complete transforrriation. % X X Bob Hillman suggests you. get • eyes would water no sooner than He became a greajt, believer in NILES FREDERICKSON in touch with Mrs. R. li, GaUier, they stepped in the foc'sle. the old saying that "Cleanliness Your friend, Frank Radzvila 70S Stantpn St., Beaumont, TexThe atmosphere began to hang is next to godliness," asks that you: get ip touch "with as; She has news for you. -i'f <1 �^Friday/January - f\ ..... •- 18, 1948 - Paga FlfiMB rn E SEA FAREES L O€ BlJIlipW J -w- "il Jablonski, John P. Jack, Ford M Jacker, James Jackson, Billy .... Jackson, C. ....'. Jackson, Clyde Franklin .. Jackson, Edward '. Jackson, E. W Jackson, Eidon P Jackson, Harry .". Jackson, Isaac N Jackson, "James Wm. Jackson, John A Jackson, Justin L. rJackson, Lemuel F. Jackson, Leslie M Jackson, Mark E Jackson, Michael A.Jackson, Richard Arthur Jackson, Robert Jackson, Sidney * Jackson, William L Jackus, Edw. Jacobowitz, Monroe Jacobs, Arthur Jacobsen, Andrew Olai .... Jacobsen, John Heine Jacobsen, Marcus P Jacobson, Donald R Jacobson, M Jacobson, Oscar C Jacoby, Richard Jacomella, Eugene Isadore Jakeway, Avery J James, Basil James, Charles A., Jr James, E. D James, Fred L James, Harold W James, Howard Jesse James, J James, Marvel P James, Thomas S Jameson, Stewart T ?ls-: K" I Unclaimed Wages V Mississippi Steamship Company Jordan, Robert Arlen Jordan, William H Jordon, C Jordon, J. O Jordon, Jesse Jqrgensen, Carl Joseph, Joseph Joseph, Samuel Joswicki, Alphonse P Jourdain, Lougille P Jourdain, P Joy, Jesse A Joyner, Leslie S Joyner, Milton L Joynes, Densell H Judge, Carville A Judge, Edward M 27.99 2.77 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. 19.26 5.14 24.7S The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age 7.64 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ 5.69 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. 3.36 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber7.09 3.23 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller5.00 busch.and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating,^ Judice, C. 0 2.10 13.81 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent, juiian, charies i 28.00 7.27 Jump, Terry D. .! 2.60 7.90 Jones, Edis M 29.87 June, John A. .' 13.86 Ernest W 10.23 Johnson, , 8.39 16.15 Jandora, Stanley J. 2.79 Juneau, S • 4.41 18.93 Jones, Edward 2.1' Johnson, Fred ...' 4.20 Jankowsky, Harry .35].Jones, Edwin P 46.30 Jurewicz, Casmir ...! ;. 133.25 Fred Johnson, 1.29 5.56 Jansen, Carl F Jones, Everett K 17.73 Jurgensen, H 13.92 Geo 153.64 Johnson, 1.54 24.02 Janson, Hakan H Jones, Frank B 36 Jusciur, John 74 George J 10.72 Johnson, 18.6J 1.50 Jansson, Sven E 11.91 Justice, Jesse V 6.41 H • 01 Jones, George F^ Johnson, Jaquish, Alan ' . 7.18 2.94 3.82 Kabello, Jack 9.34 4.58^ Jones, dtuirnell.T. 2.65 Johnson, Haily S. 4.03 Jareck, Eugene P Jones, Harold A 5.18 Kachaylo, Nickolis ., 19.28 3.46 1.78 Johnson, Harold 5.64 Jaronstead, Hilmar H 10.32 Kachikis, Ernest D 6.13 Harold B. 04 Jones, Harry A Johnson, Jarosewski, Ted 52 8.39 Henry 5.09 KadOr, Abel 28.15 Jones, 1.79 32.50 Johnson, Harold K 5.46 Jarvie, John .' 8.80 Kadisola, Stefan 94 Harry 1.40 Jones, Jack Crooks •Johnson, 7.08 Jaryis, Lowell E. 7.33 James C 10.22 Kaiser, John William 2.79 Jones, 3.44 21.46 Johnson, Harry B. 32.66 Jaurigui, Mat ... 3.10 Kaiser, Paul 92 2.68 Jones, James H 8.72 Johnson, Horace ... N. Jaycox, Edward 7.52 Jessie w 4.20 Kaiser, William P 20.82 Jones, 5.94 Jack'M. . Johnson, 15.34 2.32 Jean, Alfred N. .. 54.15 Kakaroviannis, George A. 38.78 10.56 Jones, Jessie M .59 Johnson, Jack R. . Jedrey, Ralph J. *.89 Jones, John Raymond 9.24 Kakta, Stanley D 5.68 2.06 James A. Johnson, 2.94 60.00 Jefferies, Clarence Jones, John W 74 Kala, Andrew B 1.95 19.28 James C. Johnson, .59 27 Jeffenes, John J. 20.76 Kalani, William K 45 .71 Jones, Keith 17.82 Johnson, J. K. 60.00 Jeflfers, Jack L. E 75 Kale, Robert L 2.92 Jones, 6.99 '1.98 Johnson, Joel C. ... 8.10 Jefferson, Norman A. Jones, Leslie L 14.62 Kalitzki, Hane 5.19 John E 24.02 Johnson, Floyd3.02 4.84 Jeffreys, Jones, Lloyd M. 8.52 Kallweil, Alfred 11.85 22.90 1.98 Johnson, Kenneth E 9.31 Jeffryes, Floyd L. .: 46.94 Kalmback, Charles R 8.53 47.69 Jones, Malcom M Kenneth R Johnson, Charles W 3.20 Jenkins, 27.92 Jones, Paul M 1.78 Kaluza, Richard B 1.42 .99 9.48 Johnson, Lloy^ S. 3.16 Jenkins, Floyd 71 Kaminski, Hendrick 15.17 5.60 Jones, Ralph Johnson, McDonnel L Jenkins, Harrian T 5.12 3.17 Raymond, Jr 6.55 Kamp, Allen E 1.44 Jones, .2.83 Jenkins, Roy W. 3.^2 Johnson, P. A. Jorles, Raymond D. 1.35 Kampbell, Harry 13.01 1.40 Jennings, Dave H 12.46 Johnson, Paul C 1.48 Kampel, Sidney 3.46 23.10 Jones, Robert H Jennings, E. S. 5.70 Johnson, Peter L. Jones, Rooney W 20.99 Kappelman, Nathan 16.34 Phillip R. .. ... 28.27 Johnson, Jennings, William Bryan.. 1.00 9.98 Kane, Leon 31.48 ... 1.72 Jones, Roy N ;.. 3.92 Johnson, Ralph O. ... BALTIMORE ........14 North Gay St. Jenings, Wm. E. Jones, Samuel W. ...: 46 Kania, Czeslaw 89 Richard A. .. 23.83 Johnson, Calvert 4539 Jensen, Aage; :. 9.36 Jones, W. R 20.17 Kanouse, Richard S :... 7.93 BOSTON 2T6 State St. Jensen, August .. 3.96 Richard R. Johnson, 7.03 Bowdoin 4455 5.34 Karel, Arthur 4.82 .69 Jones, Walter Johnson, Robert P. ... Jensen, Bjorn W 37.71 BUFFALO 10 Exehance St. Jones, Walton F 2.75 Karfakis, Jerry 7.77 .. 6.20 3.17 Johnson, Roy Ef< Cleveland 7391 Jensen, C 1.40 Karfs, Carl B 1.32 .. 5.67 Jpnes, William 5.46 Johnson, Rufus CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Jensen, Gordon Jones, William D 1.44 Kargen, H 94 .. 40.43 Superior 5176 Jensen, Jens O. 1.18 Johnson, Stanley B. . Jones, William J 69 Karlsen, Harold M 3.68 CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. 2.00 Jensen, Jens P 4.13 Johnson, Sylvester Main 0147 20.63 Karoll, Robert 1.91 Johnson, Theodore F 4.20 Joranstad, Hilmar Jensen, Rasmus K 9.05 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Jordan, Carroll 46 Karpowich, Adam 27.59 ... 2.13 .45 Johnson, Thomas J. . 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X pIQ Tallying jcommittae peginsCount No. 2 NEW YORK. N. Y« FRmAY, JANUARY 9. 1948 CitiesService NLRB Voting Rears Close CHECKING AND DOUBLECHECKING NEW YORK — The heaviest voting in SIU history ended oji December 31, when balloting tor Atlantic arid Gulf District offi­ cials for 1948 wa3 concluded. Practically all ports reported a great number of votes being cast. ^ The complete- tallying of the votes started as soon as balloting ; jended, and the results of the Section, plus a report of the Bal­ lot Tallying Committee, will be submitted to the next member­ ship meeting and will be carried in next week's issue of the LOG. ' The members of the Commit­ tee are Red Whidden, Jimmy Stewart, Pedro Peralta, Les Ames, Sam Luttrell, Matt Fields, iPaddy McCann, Paul Parsons, and Frank Smith. Although the final results for the entire election will not be obtainable until all Branches are heard from, nevertheless, the Committee states that from in­ complete reports, more votes were cast in this election than in any previous balloting for of­ ficers since the inception of the Union. The heavy voting is a tribute to the Seafarers belief in real trade union democracy. The SIU belongs to the membership, and the members take their respon­ sibilities seriously. Toward Cooperation • Another great stride to­ ward international coopera­ tion and good will was taken in Berlin by the Russian Army newspaper "Red Star." which reports with a straight face, that U. S. garrisons are manned by "selected cut­ throats. spies and diversionists." These not-jusl-a v e r a g e GIs. as we back home are led to believe, are reinforced by "fascist displaced persons hastily granted American citizenship." The paper further charges that these men are guilty of rape, kidnapping and murder ' of German civilians. They also are not above abducting Russian officers and men for interrogation, the paper re­ ports. The activities of American troops in Berlin, the Red Star maintains, have the sanction of the United States administration. Counting Seafarers' votes in New York ii the Headquarters Tallying Committe. Around the table from left to right are "Red" Whiddea (foreground). Jimmy Stewart. Pedro Peralta. F. F. Smith (standing), Les Ames. Committee Ciairman Sam Luttrell (standing). Matt Fields. Patty McCann. Paul Parsons. Mines Still Peril Mershant Seamen The shooting war ended in August, 1945, when the Japanese Government surrendered, but it would be hard to convince mer­ chant seamen that the war is over. Latest ship to face the still existing dangers of stray mines was an American freighter which was enroute from Hamburg to London. In a message to the home office in New York, the Skipper of the vessel * wired, "Magnetic mine apparently ex­ ploded under bottom aft hull. Machinery apparently damaged. Will advise later." No casualties were reported among the crew of fifty. The Dutch Coast Guard at Terschelling, Frisian Island, said it had received a message from the vessel stating that the crew had been able to repair damages and immediately assigned a tug to accompany the vessel to London. To add to the dangers of stray mines, high seas around the , British Isles caused an Italian freighter to go aground on the Goodwin Sands, and a fishing trawler and a railway steamer to run aground off the coasts of a 65-foot cannery tender, struck Norfolk and Dumbartonshire, re­ a reef and broke up in the : pounding surf. spectively. In another quarter of th6 globe I It's really unnecessary to add a nine or ten gale-buffeted cast­ , moral to the foregoing. While aways clung to a rocky point of the shipowners pile up profits, the Alaska peninsula awaiting the merchant seamen take the rescue by a Navy- tug and a risks. Then ask for a wage in­ Coast Guard clipper. The cast­ crease and hear the operators aways have been stranded for plead dire poverty. almost a week after their ship. Some system, eh? SIU Action Brjngs Relief Te Allen Union Members The SIU is making successful strides 'in easing the problem posed for alien seamen by the current slack in shipping. Spe­ cial Services Representative Joseph Volpian announced at an informal membership meeting in the New York Hall last Wednes­ day. MOP©, than 300 Seafarers filled the recreation room to par­ ticipate in an open discussion on the alien seamefl question. Volpian pointed out that the although the problem is an im­ portant one, it is relaHvely slight within the SIU, as is borne out by the figures. While the present governmen­ tal ruling allows 25 per cent of a ship's crew to be composed of aliens, it was revealed that less than 10 per cent of the Union membership have alien status. In announcing the Union's handling of the problem, the SIU Special Services • Representative said that significant success had been registered in securing co, (Contitmed Page 7) On January 20 the election to determine a bargaining agent for the unlicensed pensonnel of the. Cities Service fleet will come to an end and, unless the company is successful in stalling, the Sea­ farers International Union will soon after be certified. This election was to have ended on November 20, but two CS ships, the Lone Jack and the French Creek, were on the shuttle run between the coast of France and the Persian Gulf, and the voting period was extended for sixty days. The French Creek is due in on January 19 and, according to National Labor Relations Board precedent, will be voted that ^day or the next. s However, from all reports, the'. Lone Jack will not arrive in any port in the continental limits of the United States by the time the extension period ends, and it is rumored that the company jwill ask for a further delay. If this happens, the SIU will take a firm stand against such tactics.. The company could very easily arrange to keep the lione Jack in the Mediterranean foi? months, during which time thd majority of men who voted for the Seafarers will be deprived of the representation they want and need. The eight new ships acquired by the Cities Service company will also figure in the voting after the bargaining election is concluded. Under the TaftHartley law, in order to attain a imion shop, the men employed on the newly purchased ships will also be polled on the ques­ tion. General Organizer Lindsey Williams is confident that the balloting to ascertain whether or not the employes want a union shop will result in an over-; whelming victory for the SIU. NY Meeting Change The next regular member­ ship meeting of the New York branch will be held the evening of Tuesday. January 13. The change in nights is necessary because the meet­ ing hall is not available Wed­ nesday. Other branches will meet Wednesday as usual. New York meeting will be at Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 East 17th Street at the cor­ ner of Fourth Avenue. The - time, of course, is 7 PM. •:^l �^gw Two THE SE AFARERS LOG 7 Friday, January 9» 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AffUialed wiih zhe American Federation of Labor . At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA I'-fe'! ': Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Let's Go In '48 There is no doubt that the year 1947 will go down . in Seafarers history as a year in which many forward strides were made. Besides Isthmian, which ranks with the largest carriers of dry cargo in the world, the SIU was •able to sign up many more companies, both dry cargo and tanker.It is impossible to say which company was the ino§t important. From the standpoint- of size alone there are quite a few members who will argue that the victory over Isthmian was the one that brought the most power and prestige to the Union. But the truth is that every company signed to an SIU agreement is equally import­ ant, for the small outfit of today niay turn into the large company of tomorrow. And, it should not be forgotten, each fleet offers a certain number of sufe jobs for the membership. Besides the tremendous victories in organization, the SIU can be proud of its record in assisting other unions in the prosecution of legitimate beefs. The CIO Shipyard • Workers came to the Union for aid on two separate oc­ Staten Island Hospital casions, and each time white-capped Seafarers quickly took You can contact your Hos­ their places on Shipyard Workers' picketlines. pital delegate at the Staten The United Financial Employees, pitted against the Island Hospital at the follow­ giants of Wall Street, came to the SIU for help, and with ing times: the assistance of a thousand militant seamen closed up Tuesday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and Sth, floors.) the mighty Cotton Exchange. \% Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Add to these the Telephone Workers, the Office Em­ J V.rP I• (on 3rd and 4th floors.) ployees International Union, the Waiters and Waitresses, Saturday —- 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. arid the Bakery Workers, and you have a picture of the (on 1st and 2nd floors.) worthwhile way in which the membership of the Sea- farers International Union has demonstrated the princiThen Br« the Unioa BxoUiCK'ettnrenilr in the mazlne hospitals, i^ples of trade union sofidarity. as reportisd brlhe Post Agents. Thne Bcoihezs find time hangin; GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD \ f": But even with the victories gained by the SIU in the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by E. J. BARTEMEIR way of bettered wages and conditions for the men sail- writing to them. J. H. HAYES W. KASZUBSKI in|: ships contracted to the Union, and even with the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 4 4 .4 ' L. GOLEMBEIWSKI BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. i staunch friendships that the SIU has built up among other F. E. WHEELER F. NERING J; LEWIS unions, nevertheless, this year brings with it many prob­ C. McGILBERRY J. PRATS J. E. SILKOWSKI R. LORD lems which have to be faced. . - ^ W. VAUGHN A. AMUNDSEN C. CREVIER E.-LARSEN 7; Prices, never r^lly within the range of wages, have E. L. EDLEBH. STONE E. CARAVONA T. BOGUS gone clear out of sight. The increases won by the SIU in W. WILCOXSON J. VATLAND S. LeBLANC P. CASALINUOVO negotiations with the. operators have been eaten up by M. J. FIELDS L. CLARKE J. RIDDLE galloping inflation. The choice is to starve or to demand G. KOCJAN K. A. STANBERG J. ANDERSON more money. The Union has vehemently gone on record N. LAWRENSON M. A. MCALLISTER ' E. DELLAMANO J; E. HOAR " to request a substantial wage boost to offset rising prices. J. S. CARA J. SMITH B. H. TOLBERT J. F. FITZPATRICK F. O'CONNELL Mass unemployment is a specter hovering over the G. T. FRESHWATER T. HENDRICKS J. LEE (SUP) waterfront. American ships are being transferred to Pan­ N R. CARTWRIGHT 4" S" i" • 4 4 4 amanian or Honduran registry, or are being sold to foreign J. WARD BUFFALO HOSPITAL NORFOLK powers where they will compete with American shipping. N. LONGTINE ARTHUR LYNCH FRITZ KRAUL MICHAEL DONOVAN CECIL WILLIAMS To add to this, the humanitarian Marshall Plan, which is J. E. MAGUIRE J. CARROLL >s FRANK AMAGETT • CHARLES LORD m: supported by practically all people except the communists, J. J. O'NEILL JACIC WOOTON 4 4 4" ti proposes to transfer even more ships to European coun- L. AL HOLMES BALTIMORE HOSPITAL F. ALLGEIER J. G. BERKENKEMPER fe.,;:. tries. W.-A. YAHL - i STATEN I^AND^ HOSPITAL R. RARDIN SAMUEL J. STEELE To this we are unalterably opposed, J. D. BERGERIA A. DRAKE 4 4 4 y; The past year has written its story in glowing colors. H. J. NUUHIWA W. F. CANAVAN GALVESTON HOSPITAL What lies ahead can be just as colorful, or it can-be black J, B. DALTON 0m F. J. RICHARDSON J. A. SEALY J. T. ALLAN :8s night. Only our own strength and determination will H. WATSON . ^ A; J; HALL W.T.ROSS 7 '-W. BARGONE make the difference between victory and defeat in the A. DOLCE S; BUZALEWSKI . J. GARDNER!* ;7 • - J. HARRIS many tasks which we have to tackle. E. KASNEWSKI J. A. WHITTAKER Mr FOSTER, Jr. It won't be easyto keep on winning, but we can do J. McNEpLY C;"-;W.-PAYNE J. D. ROSS it^—and: Willi'; ••; 7; / : . • V ;.;: ; T. MUSCOVAGE C,:'CAKLSON;-.' p. L. ,HUNTER j; T Men Now in The Maftne'Hospitals 0 i l! �Friday, January 9. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Esso Company Union Afraid Of SlU Appeal The most effective ally the Esso Oil Company has in its fight to prevent the organization of the unlicensed personnel sailing its tankers is the Esso Tanker Men's Association. For a long time this phony company "union" has conspired with the company to stop any chance the seamen have to im­ prove their wages and conditions. Latest in a long line of cheap tactics resorted to by the EMTA QUESTION: What suggestions can you make toward- improving ships' payoffs. are two form letters that were sent to all Esso seamen—which were turned over to General Or­ FIDEL LUKBAN. Steward; BUDDY CINQUEGRANA, AB; As a Steward I find that some­ ganizer Lindsey William by an Personally. I Ihihk the Patrol­ times the Patrolmen do not look SIU volunteer organizer whose man are doing a darned good at both sides of a dispute or name is being withheld, for ob­ job. I would suggest, though, beef. In the Stewards Depart­ vious reasons. that all hands be given a full It is a known fact that a large ment it is often the case that the hearing of their beefs at the percentage of Esso men are not men of the Department are in payoff, regardless of who is mak­ meiffbers of the ETMA, and even the wrong, but sometimes is not ing it. On- occasion I have seen those who have joined are openly allowed to fully give his account beefs of permitmen go in one critical of the brown-nosing of of what took place. I'm not say­ ear and out the other. They ing that the Steward is always the Association which has robbed should be heard same as any­ body else, for they are the men right or right even half of the the unlicensed personnel of over­ ; who will hold books in the fu­ time—I just feel that things time which is paid under stand­ ture. Another thing Patrolmen ^ would be better if the Patrolmen ard SIU tanker contracts. To bolster support for the dy­ should insist on all men paying would hear out both sides of the ing organization, the letter re­ their dues in the port of payoff; quarrel. quests all Esso seamen to join not where they sail steady from. the ETMA, and if already members, to try to talk others into signing up. As a clincher, the letter points out: RICHARD HEGER. FWT: HAROLD WITT. Nt. Cook-Baker: SUCKERS WELCOME I think the Patrolmen are do­ I think some improvement is "Of course, if you don't want ing an excellent job considering in order on the West Coast to protect the things that you all the many details they must where, at payoffs, the Patrolmen now enjoy—if you want to handle at a payoff. My only sug­ seem to give the bulk of their invite the NMU back again, or gestion is that in the matter of allow the SIU to get a foot­ attention to the Deck men and assessments and receipts the hold, just forget about this almost completely ignore - the Patrolmen should go over the letter. Stewards and Engine Depart­ books carefully. Recently, "The time to do something is ments. We have our beefs, too. through an error. I paid an as­ now. Protect what you have but sometimes we don't get a full sessment twice. Sometimes I've and help to improve upon it hearing. That's about my only noticed that it is almost impos­ by building, building, building suggestion. At the payoff of the sible to read a receipt due to the ETMA, so that you can be Marina this week, we got real X hurried writing. I know the absolutely sure that no one representation with each Depart­ Patrolmen have a lot to do. but will take from you your pay or ment getting equal attention. "The ' if notations, were printed there your job, and the other things •ji Patrolmen who came out to our ; . would not be any headaches later which you so richly deserve." ship did a fine job. if things got fouled up. "The other things which you so richly deserve," and which Esso seamen are asked to join li the ETMA . to "protect," include no overtime: no effective repre­ When New York was hit sentation in beefs; loss of jobs such as long as we ourselves are many incompelenls among them. Q By PAUL PARSONS by a record snowstorm the for men who speak out for their good Brothers. After the war, some of those Many articles have been writ­ day after Christmas, busi­ rights; a state of bondage in We have watched other unions incompetents were still around. ten about supervisory positions nessmen were away ahead of which the ships officers and the and found that disregard of the These either got straightened out among "union workers, and many the snow shovelers in doing company top brass can do prac­ rated men and foremen by the or were dismissed. definitions have been given as rank-and-file has resulted in something about it. Despite tically anything they please to Now is the time for good bro­ jto where unionism ends and su­ confusion, dissension and loss of an adequate supply of every­ a seaman; and a paternalistic sys­ therhood both ways. One thing, pervision begins. thing except fuel oil, a few tem in which the unlicensed sea­ membership. we don't have to call key rated 1 would like to clarify a point hints of shortages and the men are treated as dogs, subject men "company stiffs." (Brothers, HOTHEAD PRESSURE or two right here by saying that, to be fired or demoted, or logged, rush was on. in my estimation, being called a as long as you belong to the We may as well face the fact, "company stiff" is about as bad without cause and without the With Mother Nature's union, it doesn't matter whether regardless of the consequences, as being called a fink or scab.) right to question the employer. blessing the eager beavers or not you are a supervisor. The that many of our good rated men In return for all these mar­ really cashed in. Here are a However, a man can save for union comes first in connection have declined to sail in those top velous advantages, not enjoyed few examples: with your job. ratings because of pressure by a company without being a stiff. )y any seamen who are organized There is a happy medium to Milk, usually 23 cents a In the SIU, much argument hotheads, sots and deadbeats. into the SIU, the Standard Oil maintain. Lest we forget it, we quart went to 35 cents. has been tossed around as to Of the head ratings, the Stew­ do not have to destroy company Company grants its employes va­ Bread, normally 15 cents, what ratings are in the super­ ards have been getting the hard­ cation time during the year visory capacity and whether or est time with the Bosuns next in property and continually lam­ 24 cents. which is worth about ^half of not Bosuns, Electricians and line. (At one time, of course, baste- department heads to be Fuel oil, 14 cents a gallon what they would make in over­ Stewards are supervisors. Here is every day was "Down with the union men. Too much agitation rose to 25-35 cents. time in the same period. my own belief, and I think it Steward Day," but good union-' either way is equally bad. Problem now facing the RIGHTS REVOKED holds up; ism changed that by eliminating big boys is how to pin the And, of course, if a man should Let us all be Brothers from the No unlicensed personnel are the starvation diets and putting blame for these prices on the happen to quit his job, or become Vsupers because none of them is good Brothers in Steward's jobs.) Master down. None of us is above unions. too sick to continue working, he a real department head. The During the recent war, all rat­ it and, by the same reasoning, losbs all rights to vacation pay. only possible exception is a ed men suffered because of tlie none of us is below it. It all adds up to a good deal Steward, and he is riot really a for Esso, and for the ETMA of­ department head either because ficials who draw their wages for he is under the Captain's juris­ selling out their fellow-workers, diction. but the seamen themselves are There are a few company stiffs The Small Business Commit-) opinion, the • transfer would WASHINGTON — Despite the waking up to the fact that only pltis all company officials who tee rece'ntly held up the transfer weaken American defenses, in­ a strong organization like the recent strong protests of the would like you to believe enough malarkey about "supervisory" Senate Small Business Commit-, tensify the acute oil shortage in of 100 tankers with a demand SIU can really protect the inter­ jobs in order to suppress or cap­ tee, another 75 of the largest the states on'the Atlantic coast that they be used to relieve the ests of working seamen. and sharpen opposition to the oil shortage. That's why Standard. Oil and ture part of our membership. American tankers will be trans­ Marshall Plan. "The Administration protested the ETMA are worried, and that's 11/j' There is this, however, that we can learn if we expect to main­ ferred to foreign flags. Senator As now designed, the Marshall that commitments had been made the reason for this desperate at­ tain harmony on board regard­ Wherry of Nebraska, the commit­ Plan involved wholly unneces­ to sell them abroad, although tempt to drum up membership sary sacriflces in this coimtry, the American operators were eager to in a phony association which has less of ratings. We are all Bro­ tee's chairman, revealed. The Senator said that, in his acquire them," Wherry stated. Senator declared. been discredited by Esso seamen. thers and must be treated as t":) hhndicenseJ Men Not Supervisors Free" Enterprise 75 More Tankers To Go Despite Protests A I �Vtsge Tour (REPORT OF JOHN HAWK, SUBSTITUTE HEPRESENTATIVE FOR SIU PRESIDENT HARRY LUNDEBERG. AT INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTWORK. ERS GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT LONDON. ENGLAND. ON NOVEMBER 25. 26 and 27th. 1947.) Composition and Aims of ITF The International Transportworkers Federation IXTF) was organized in" the year 1896 and is composed of Free Trade Unions of Transport Workers such as Seamen, Maritime Officers, Longshoremen, Railwaytnen and Teamsters of different .countries affiliated on an International scale. The aim of the ITF is to establish, promote and maintain free trade unions in all countries and to unite them in a strong and unbreakable International Federation of Unions endeavoring to effect solidarity among workers of the world, in order to support national and international action, to achieve better wages, living and working conditions. The Seafarers International Union of North America through Harry Lundeberg in 1941 became the first Union in U.S.A. to become affiliated to the ITF. The National Organization of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL, and the Railway Labor Executives Association .that is made up of twenty Railwaymen Unions, sixteen of which are AFL affiliates and four Independent, has recently become affiliated to the ITF. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are now considering affiliating to the ITF along with certain other AFL Unions. Brother Harry Lundeberg is a member of the ITF General Council; I substituted for him at the. meeting. Brothers A. E. Lyon and J. Clark represented the U.S. Railway Workers Unions at the General Council Meeting. Agenda and Action Thereon TV E SE AFJi R EU S L O G The General Council of Ihd International Trans­ portworkers Federation met in London, England, the last week of November, 1947. Seafarers In­ ternational Union Secretary-Treasurer John Hawk represented the Union in the absence of President Harry Lundeberg. Prior to the war. the ITF was the largest in­ ternational body of t.rade unions. Under continued attack from the nazis and mmmunists during the war. the ITF-nevertheless functioned as weU as possible from headquarters in London, and did all in its power to keep the principles of trade union democracy sdive. The American Federation of Labor was a vital factor in the ITF's struggle. Both money and men were contributed to the organization, and the first American union to join the (TF was the SIU in 1941. A representative of - the ITF, Willy Dorchain, established headquarters here in the United States, and it is well known how Brother Dorchain helped coordinate the iupport from foreign __ unions in the SIU general strike in 1946. The war helped the formation and growth of the communist-dominated World Federation of Trade - Unions, but this organization has already lost the respect of many , of its affiliates, and a number of unions are seriously considering sever­ ing all connection with the WFTU. •Membership in the ITF, however, has climbed steadily since, the end of the war, and if that growth is maintained, the ITF will once again soon be the largest international federation of trade unions. On' this page appears the report of Brother Hawk. It was further thought necessary to bring about closer cooperation between the seafarers' trade imioas in Asia, and for this purpose the ITF will establish a temporary Asian Secretariat for Seafarers. The question of the headquarters of this Secretariat is still under consideration in consultation with Asian organizations. At present the choice seems to be be­ tween Singapore and Hongkong. 1. Secretariat's Report for the period May 1946 to September, 1947. 2. Financial Reports. 3. Relations with WFTU 4. Marshall Plan. 5. Election of ITF President. 6. Election of two members of the Executive Com­ MARSHALL PLAN IMPLICATIONS mittee (in succession to Messrs. Benstead and Garcias). In the discussions of maritime affairs fear was ex­ 7. Date and place of next ITF Congress. pressed that the unplanned expansion of all merchant The Council reviewed-the work of the Secretariat, fleets might lead to over-equipnjent of the world with Management Committee and Executive Committee merchant ships with, as a cdnsequence, cut-throat during the last twenty months. It noted with great competition. Such a development is calculated to un­ satisfaction a substantial increase in membership. dermine the social progress achieved in the shipping Two member organizations from Austria and one industry during and since the War. from Greece, which were reconstructed after the lib­ The ITF will, therefore, seek to secure through the eration of these countries, have been re-instated. Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Seven organizations of merchant navy officers of Bel­ world-wide agreement on shipping policy. The agree­ gium, Finland, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway ment must ensure that world tonnage is no bigger and Sweden have joined the ITF since the dissolution than required to carry world trade. of the International Mercantile Marine Officers' As­ The Council considered the implications of the sociation. There have further been admitted 13 new organi­ Marshall Plan for the trade union movement and the • zations in Ceylon, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, transport industries of the countries concerned and Jamaica, Lebanon, St. Lucia and the United States expressed its views in a resolution on the question. It is planned to hold in the near future a confer­ of America. The most important of these are the Association of Master, Mates and Pilots of the United ence of transport workers' trade unions of the coun­ States, and the Railway Labor Executives Association tries participating in the implementation of the Mar.shall Plan, with a view to examining the transport of the United States. aspects of the Plan and formulating rational transport 3 MILLION MEMBERS policies. r " The membership of the ITF stands at present at The Council further declared" that the ITF is, pre­ f; the figure of three million in over 100 organizations pared to cooperate with other trade union bodies seek­ - belonging to 35 countries and colonies. ing to contribute to the successful implementation of The Council endorsed the decision of the Executive the Plan. Committee to Kummemuss, the leader of the trans­ RELATIONS WITH WFTU port workers and seamen of the Hamburg area, who In respect of the relations between the ITF and the :! attended the meeting on the second day. World Federation of Trade Unions, the Council, after It instructed the Secretariat to enquire what provi­ a brief discussion, endorsed unanimously the resolu- ^ sions the German trade unions have made to prevent tion-adopted by the Executive Committee at its meet­ war criminals, - particularly officers of U-boats, front ing in Washington in September last. entering their ranks. Affiliation of German trade un­ It was noted that the trade unions of some coun­ ions catering for seafarers is to become effective only tries have either not resumed their relations with wit^ .the approval of the Seafarers' Section of the ITF. the ITF, or have withdrawn because the negotiations The Council further noted with great satisfaction between the ITF and the WFTU have hot yet led to that Franco Spain refrained from carrying out the the transformation of the ITF into a. Department of threat to forbid Norwegian ships entry to Spanish the WFTU. ports when the ITF made it clear that such action Particular notice was taken of the resolution by would lead to retaliation by its ^dfiliated organizations. which the French Seaihen's Federation declared its With a view to assisting the trade unions of trans- withdrawal from the ITF and called upon the WFTU . pox*t workers in countries in the Near and Middle to convene at an early date the'constituent conference East, it was decided to issue a journal in Arabic de­ of its Transport Department. Should the WFTU act voted to the economic ^d social problems of this upon such suggestions, the Secretariat of the ITF will area as well as to. international trade union affairs. advise its affiliated organization^ to refrain from par­ iSj A conference of transport workers unions of . these ticipating in the conference. [' countries will be held under the auspices of the. ITF .The French Transport Workers,^ Federation has with­ feih 1948, probably towards the autumn. drawn from the ITF without meeting its constiutional WTS4»Y^. JanuB^ S, 1918 obligations and even without refunding money bor­ rowed, because it was dissatisfied with the attitudq of the ITF towards the WFTU. Though there was no recommendation of the Executive Committee to that effect, the Council decided not to accept the notice. Owing to the appointment of John Benstead to the British Transport Commission and the expulsion of the French Transport Workers' Federation, two seats in the Executive Committee had become vacant. The Council, unanimously elected J. B. Figgins, General Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen of Great Britain, and B. M. Jewell, international representative of the Railway Labor Executives Asso­ ciation of the United States, to fill these vacancies. Omer Becu, President of the Belgian Transport Workers' Union, was unanimously elected President of- the ITF in succession to Mr. Benstead. It was decided that the next Congress of the ITP shall be held in one of the Scandinavian countries (probably Oslo), in July 1948. The two resolutions on the Marshall Plan and on the relations with the WFTU read as follows: • Resolution Re: WFTU ' Having considered the question of the relations be-" tween the WFTU and the International Trade Secre­ tariats; and Having taken cognizance of the report presented on the subject by the Secretariat of the ITF and of the decision reached by the Executive Committee of the ITF at its meeting in Washington in September 1947, which Deplored that the negotiations between the WFTU and IT Secretariat had so far not procured agreement on any of the main points at issue, and that the WFTU, without awaiting the outcome of the nego­ tiations, had thought fit to adopt final regulations for the proposed International Trade Departments, and thus sought to confront the ITS with an accomplished fact; and Recalled that the final decision with regard to the absorption of the ITS rested with those bodies them­ selves, and that in particular the Governing Bodies of the ITF under their terms of reference had to re­ port back • on the subject to the next Congress of the ITF; Commends and endorses the Washington decision of the Executive Committee of the ITF and the policy and procedures followed by the ITF repre­ sentatives; Authorizes the Secretariat of the ITF to resume ne­ gotiations on the issue if approached to that effect by the WFTU; and - Instructs the Secretariat, should the WFTU proceed to convene, over the head of the ITF a conference of transport workers' unions with the view of forming * an International Trade Department, to recommend affiliated imions to refrain from participation in the conference. " " . I I •'1 SI I Resolution Re: Marshall Plan Considering the ravages caused by the war and ' the sufferings endured by the peoples, and Regretting that, insufficient international agreement ' has been reached to repair the damage to improve production and transport, necessary for the improve­ ment and maintenance of the standards of life. Welcomes the. renewed willingness of the United States of ^America to come to the aid of the countries of Europe, because of the hope it holds out of im­ provement in the lives of the peoples who will parti- ' cipate in aid, and in particular in the conditions of • the working classes, which Imiirovement again is a condition for steady social and economic development and for the assurance of the freedoms. without which life in democratic countries is unthinkable; and Whereas the Marshall Plan, envisages also coopera- tion in the rehabilitation of European transport sys- • tems, and whereas transport workers have no small part to play in ensuring the success of the Marshall__^ Plan, Declares the willingness of the ITF to cooperate in the execution of that Plan; and Whereas cooperation between the organized trans­ port workers of America and Europe is indispensable to the most effective representation of transport work­ ers' interests. Welcomes the affiliationsof important groups of organized American transport workers to the ITF. Instructs the Secretariat of the ITF to call at the earliest convenient date a conference of the transport workers' unions of the coimtries concerned with the execution of the Marshall Plan; and .Declares the willingness of the ITF to associate it­ self with other trade union organizations in any co­ ordination of trade union participation in the Marshall Plan. . EI �Fridatr* JantBrr 9.,1998 HE SEAPARBRS LOC San Juan Keeps On Schedule During The Busy Hellday Season By WOODY LOCKWOOD SAN JUAN—For the first re­ port of 1948 I'd like to wish the membership of the SIU a veryprosperous and happy New Year. As far as the Union is concerned, I'm sure it will be as prosperous as 1947 and that alone is enough to make the average SIU mem­ ber happy. ~ During the holidays just past, we kept things running in San Juan on schedule. We managed to take care of all calls for men and handle all beefs. Speaking of replacements dur­ ing the holidays, we had a rather amusing incident on the last day of the old year. The Bull Line Liberty, Arlyn, docked at Pier 2, San Juan at 4:30. Immediately the Purser hurried to the company office to order an AB. Finding no one in the office he was hurrying back to the ship when we bumped in­ to each other. I got his story and immediately called the San Juan Hall. Sal Colls turned loose his blood­ hounds and after a frantic search found an AB. The man was dis­ patched to the Aryln to turn to at 8 ATM. when she sailed. He hit the ship all right and turned to. The amusing thing ajbout it all is the fact that the last man to ship out of the San Juan Hall in 1947 was an SUP Brother and, in 1948, he was the first man to turn to. The Broth­ er's name is J. W. Dean. New Year's Day we found our­ selves needing another AB so we dispatched Homer "Red" Spurlock, our Seafaring artist. "Red" was able to take the ship as he had just completed portraits of a local doctor and his wife. He has cleared up all wa 08e Hii^ To TRACK DOWM , .^WARXCSSESl his work around here, but it won't be long before he'll be back again with brush in hand. Oldtimer Chuck Limbrough was in for a while last week. He is deck Delegate of the Jane O, Gulf Canal Lines. Blackie Kane is on his good behavior, as are the rest of the boys on the steady runs in here. The only unusual activity of the waterfront here is "a strike of the ferries running between San Juan and Cantino. Rumor has it that the strike may spread to other waterfront unions. In the hospital at the moment are Mike McCollaugh and Brother Rode, but both should be out by the time this appears in print. Timely Arrival Of Some Isthmian Vessels Saves San Francisto From Having Bad Week By W. H. SIMMONS tic'ular. Captain Martin, is worthy from the rumhounds on the inof a good word. He had done a tercoastal ships. Maybe these SAN FRANCISCO—Intercoast- good job in all Union problems guys will wake up, but by then al and foreign run Isthmians between the company and the it will be too late. made up the bulk of shipping Union. Enjoying the California weath­ for a good week out here. The er are three oldtimers: Brother OLD PROBLEM presence of these ships made Waterman and Calmar sup­ the difference between this be­ plied the other ships for the ing a poor week and an excellent week. The Andrew Jackson, Wa­ one. terman, out three months, paid In from a foreign trip was the off clean with the exception of George Chamberlain, Isthmian. one beef. This, I'm sorry to say, She had been out five months we could do very little about. and pgid off in San Pedro in In the Far East, and this is a general practice aboard Water­ fine shape. man ships, the Captain worked This was her first trip as an coolies on deck. We have fought Isthmian ship and, therefore, long and hard to put a stop to had a mixed crew of SIU, SUP this practice but little can be Brooks from Mobile; W. W. Boatand NMU men. done. For some reason Waterman wright from Tampa, and J. J. Now she is strictly SIU-SUP. officers get a bang out of beat­ We issued a few SIU permits to ing the sailors out of a few] Coyne from Boston. These boys are not complaining about a men worthy of them and so dollars. filled out the complement of the If the company wanted to do thing—how could they? It's a little overdue, but here's ship. something to strengthen relations wishing all Seafarers the world On the intercoastal ships we with the Union, they would look I are beginning to notice a better into this practice and have it' over a Merry Christmas and an enjoyable New Year from the understanding of the Isthmian stopped. Port of San Francisco. _ contract by the men on these It means practically nothing in ships. wages to the company but it Even the Isthmian officials out does breed ill feelings among here are becoming a little more the seamen. Here's hoping they cooperative. One official in par- will take action on this—it will mean smoother payoffs on ships Construction work costing ap­ coming from the Far East. proximately $12,000,000 will be CAUGHT SHORT staited soon at La Guayra, chief , Calmar's Pennmar stopped olT seaport of Venezuela, to bring and is expected to stay that here in transit with a load of way for a while. But for just trouble. It stemmed from that the port's annual capacity to old demon rum. She hit in here 1,000,000 tons, it was disclosed by how long nobody can say. on Christmas Eve and made it Alcoa SS Co. If there is a strike of any kind, impossible for us to find re­ The Venezuelan Ministry of the SIU-will " help any outfit that placements for the gashounds. Public Works already has let a We were caught short and had contract for a 2,000-foot breaks to let the performers stay ab­ water, a pier of latest design, a oard. It was another case of {number of warehouses and sevriding the bottle on the inter­ ' eral smaller improvements, accoastal run. Pleading with these (coi'ding to reports received. men to stop is of no avail; we have to keep pulling them off, In addition, secondary work and every pull-off is a black will get under way which will include dredging the main road­ eye to the Union. Right now the Union's nego­ stead to about 35 feet and ex­ tiating committee is meeting cavating a rocky zone where with Calmar for a new contract, ' some of the warehouses are to be but they're not getting any help constructed. has a good beef. We always help anybody who is in a fight for improvement in wages and" con­ ditions. The boys in the hospital are doing well. They send a Happy New Year to all the members of the best Union there is. By GAL TANNER Venezuelan Port Will Be Modernized Baltimore Shipping Holds Up; Fature Bright By WM. (CURLY) HENTZ • J^V;- BALTIMORE — Shipping has been very good here for the past two weeks, considering all the Holidays we've been having, and it should pick up some more in the near future. However, we've had only three payoffs recently. They were: the .Mae and the Edith, Bull Line and the Steelore, Ore Line. We hope there will be more than that to report next time. Moreover, what with the Holi­ days, we've had only five signons: the T. Cresp, Isthmian; the Steelore, Ore Line; the G. Gilr lian, South Atlantic; and the Carolyn, Bull Line. Most of the above are still in the port of Baltimore waiting for orders, for the yards to get their repairs completed and for inspection. In addition we've had a few - ships in transit, and here's hop­ ing we have some more sign-ons. ISTHMIAN'S LEARNING Naturally there have been a few beefs, as there always are. But all of them were settled in the right place—aboard ship. It's no surprise, I guess, that we're getting most of our beefs with Isthmian. That's because of the agreement. The ^"Isthmian Masters and Mates just aren't used to working with an agree­ ment with the SlU.; They will get used to it, though. Things are pretty good with Isthmian, though, at that. A lot of people didn't expect any agreement at all, and they're Still rubbing their eyes at the one we.got. I The important thing! is , that we've been^ gptting all the beefs, settled. Settled the right way, with everyone getting all the pay coming to him _ and with everyone happy. There are a good, many men on the beach here. They seem to have come in from every other port, and most of them are byand new faces in the Baltimore Hall. Fix IN PAPER One thing that has the boys talking here is the feature the Baltimore Sunday Sun did of us. A full page of pictures it turned out to be when it was published. There were pictures of the boys crowding aroimd the Dispatch­ er's desk, of a group of men vot­ ing and some of seamen doing what we all do well—beating their gums. Everybody had a good time when the pictures were taken. By and large, everything is peaceful in the Port of Baltimore Keep Her Steady As She Gees We ell know thai the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way; it is. Ken are some of the things you can do: 1. Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside-meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a. ginmiU. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst mieniies. 4. Do your jbbr to the best of your ability. . S. Dont take time off unless. you are. authorised by the department head. . 6. . Study your contracts ard shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and-^by-Uws. • Mobile Reports Heavy Vote Cast In Elections For 1948 Officers MOBILE—After several weeks It usually wasn't a case of not of good and steady shipping, ac­ •wanting to vote—the men just tivity in this port has slowed forgot about it in most cases— but the Committee was right down to a mere trickle. We don't there to remind all comers tliat expect it to dry up, however, as the polls were open. a few weeks will see shipping In questioning the men in the up considerably—at least that is Marine Hospital, v/e found that what we -expect. they really appreciated the The Balloting Committee of Christmas gifts given them. One Mobile reports that over 60O bal­ and all asked that we thank the lots were cast in the election membership for the holiday for 1948 officials. This number thoughtfulness. is the greatest turnout we have Fresh out of the Marine Hos­ had in a long time, hnd shows pital is Patrolman Red Morris. that the Committee was right on He is back on the job no^^ look­ its toes in seeing to it that all ing , like a new man. It looks men got to the polls. like the Marine Hospital outdid Very few bookmen got out of itself with Red. the Mobile Hall without casting If they all come out looking their ballot, thanks to the vigi­ like him, I think Til go in for a few days. lance of our committee. �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOe ShippingHolds In New York; CrewsAdvised to Wait For Patrolmen Before Paying Off Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers International Union has consistently reetffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, ex. , which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenie;i.ce of all hands, is, above alL guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggleis to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel-. fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. cracked the whip and cracked it before—on four hours noticebut there's nothing to be done hard. NEW YORK—Right now busi­ Needless to say, SIU-SUP about it now. ness and shipping are holding at Patrolmen took good care of him. Another ship we had was the a good level here, but things Another tanker that gave us a Gadsden, American Eastern, a are so uncertain that nobody can little trouble was the Umatilla, locomotive carrier. She came in make a prediction of how long Pacific Tankers. She came in to after being out nine months run­ this will last. lie around until the company de­ ning locomotives between Eng­ The worst trouble we've been cided what her disposal would land and Europe. having has been given us by the be. We contacted the company We had to leave the Gadsden's weather. It was pretty bad last only to be told they didn't know Black Gang beefs for later. They week, the streets clogged with what they were going to do. are being squared now, and snow and ice, more rain and Then suddenly ohe afternoon when we get them fixed up we'll the crew was notified that the put the names of men due money snow falling. payoff would be in four hours at in the LOG. However, no ships were de­ seven o'clock in the evening. A One thing- that happened on layed, as they were the week be­ new crew was coming aboard, the Gadsden was that a lot of fore when we had the big snow, because the. ship had been sold guys paid off before the Patrol­ and about the worst thing that to a company not contracted to man gave his okay. That sort happened was that the Patrolmen By EARL "BULL" SHEPPARD the SIU. Just like that! Four of stuff is no help to a Patrolman "had their difficulties getting hours! in settling beefs—especially on a NEW ORLEANS — We've got pouring on the sunshine, keeping around. Some of the men paid off, but ship that has been out a long our fingers crossed here in the the thermometer in the high The first payoffs of 1948, that 10 or 11 didn't because they were time. Crescent City because shipping seventies. bright new year you hear about, short overtime. has been almost too good. It's a On the labor front everything were on the Hilton, a Bull Line MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Next day when the beef was fact that more permitmen than has been quiet, but we keep our ship, and on the Wacosta, Water­ brought to my attention I called While I'm talking, there's a bookmen have been shipped dur­ apparatus geared up all the time, man. the company for the score. I story in today's paper. I'-d like ing the past month. ready for anything that might These two ships and several to call the members' attention to, However, reports of ships due come along. others that followed them started for it may explain a lot of things to hit this port show a decline Rising costs have wiped out the the new year right, if that means that happened overseas during coming, and so we expect to be wage boosts we won in the past anything. The payoffs were the war. back to normal the latter part of and if, when we ask for more clean, there being very few Certainly it shows the Army's this month. money, the shipowners give us beefs. attitude toward merchant sailors, Alcoa passenger ships have double talk, we'll be in position even if the victim actually has a started their new seventeen-day to enforce our demands. Quite a few tankers have been pretty funny record. hitting port, and there were schedule and that's really turning A British seaman who had them around. With two of these things on a couple of them well jumped ship in the States and ships and three Mississippi pas­ worth telling you about. been deported back to England senger vessels hitting here, com­ We finally got the boys from ordered coffee in an English eat­ petent Stewards Department the Fort Matan2as, Los Angeles had something to say about four ery one night in' 1946. An personnel is always in demand. Tankers, paid off. This was the MOBILE — Waterman Steam­ Some of the Brothers in the ship Corporation this week an­ little situation I told you about a hours notice when we're sup­ American Army officer sitting next to him immediately ac­ Stewards Department ought to posed to have 24 hours. couple of weeks ago. nounced the purchase of nine ad­ cused him of being a deserter drop ' around to make these ditional C-2 cargo vessels from MC's ORDERS CHRISTMAS WAIT from an American ship. scows. The fellows hereabout the United States Maritime Com­ In the first place, the ship was The company had an answer: "A Britisher would order tea, like 'em. mission, bringing to fifty-three its sold in England. The crew flew "Maritime Commission's orders." not coffee," said this military A NICE GIFT privately-owned fleet. _ back but had to •wait fpr the So the Maritime Commission detective. In addition. Waterman operates A few of the Brothers ac­ Skipper who preferred a boat. was caRe^and we told them that Well, to make a long story sixty-seven vessels under charter quainted with "wood butchering" He had the papers for the pay­ crews were supposed to have 24 short, the Britisher—actually he from the MC, making a total of off, and the crew just hung hours notice of all payoffs. The was a Scottie—ended up in the made and donated a sign for our 120 merchant ships being oper­ around New York through Commission agreed. We told them Army along the court-martial new Hall, and it sure is- a nice ated in foreign and domestic Christmas. An extra week's pay some more: Men had to pile off route, and took the War Depart­ one. Once we get the Hall all commerae. was only partial compensation at night, look for rooms, come ment for a wad of jack before shaped' up, it's going to be a The newly acquired ships were place all Seafarers can be proud he got through. for the ones who were anxious back next day for money. built during the war years and of. Here's the point: How many to be home for the holidays. In the end, we brought the served as cargo and troop trans­ We have been reading in the American seamen having a quiet In addition, it turned out that company around. The men who ports. cup of coffee got themselves papers and hearing on the radio the Skipper was an outright had not paid off the night before Eight of them are at present in shanghaied into the Army by of the plight the northern Broth­ received a night's lodging and an tyrant. . West Coast ports and one is at slap-happy displays of military ers are in on account of being When he found out the ship extra day's pay above their inte%gence by American officers? practically snowed under. Well, an East Coast port. They are was to be sold he began to worry regular wages. More than one is my bet. We all it's just the opposite down here. the steamships Dashing Wave, In fact, they got more dough know that the Army was out to The weather man has been Winged Arrow, Golden City, about his job and became im­ possible to live with. To make than the men who did payoff give merchant seamen a hard very good to us and the sunny Cherubim, Young America, Delwhat he figured would be a good earlier. It's tough luck for the time on the other side whenever south has lived up to its name sanlos. Hotspur, John Land, and impression on the company he ^ men who lined up the evening possible. in every way. Old Sol has been! Typhoon. By JOE ALGINA i Friday. January 9. 1948 New Orleans Sbipplng Topnotch; Stewards Department Men Needed Waterman Increases Its Fleet By Nine Buffalo Closes As Ships Tie-Up GETTING THE SCORE RIGHT OFF THE BOARD By ALEX McLEAN BUFFALO—^Winter has set in The patients here are: Arthur ^nce more in this port, and due Lynch, Michael Donovan, Frank to the severe ice conditions we Amagett. had last spring we are left with i I am sorry to have to report a'total of only 31 ships in the that Brother Daniel McNamara harbor. Moreover, many of these was drowned in Buffalo harbor . are already unloaded, their stor- while returning to the SS J. C. age grain ashore. I Williams. McNamara was in good This month will find the ship- standing, and he was buried by yard crews taking over since the Union. He was a native of there is quite a lot of repair Canada. I see by the LOG of December work to be done. 26 that some boys who make This being the Holiday sea­ the Try Angle Service Station son, the Buffalo Hall is exceed­ in Burnham, Pa.,^ their headingly quiet as the Brothers are ^ either on the coasts or scattered ters, read the LOG regularly through all the hamlets on the want to go to sea. Great Lakes. interested m sail­ ing the Lakes this year, let them r TARPAULIN MUSTER - write me care of the SlU Hall in A tarpaulin muster was taken Buffalo, up at Christmas for the. boys in I will answer all their ques; the Marine Hospital and $20 was 'tions and get them their searaised. The patients received car- men's papers, Seafarers in the New York Hall recreation room look over the -Union agreements recently tons of cigarettes, shaving cream' The Buffalo members wish a and razor blades; the floor nurses' very Happy New Year to all printed in the shape of foc'sle cards, now beirg posted on all contracted vessels. With the and orderlies got cigarettes and their Brothers wherever-, they ''agreements right on the spot, crewmembers become fully femiliar with all provisions, and \ thus facilitate the satisfactory settling of beefc. ^ candy. ; 'may be. \ . tl �Friday, January 9, 1948: THE SEAFARERS LOG Ymitiy Thanks Brothers For Solidarity I am to them, and particularly the crew of the T.J. Jackson and the other crews that have do­ nated funds for my lawyer fees. Also remind the fellows to take a lesson from me and not get in any trouble in foreign ports. Tell them not to be "performers." It doesn't pay. Dear Sir: Frank Knight has arrived here in Georgetown. I wish to acknowledge a check received while He got in on Christmas Eve. He has sacrificed X was in prison for the donation from the a lot to get here for our trial. He . is one of the William Cullen Bryant crew. most loyal and trustworthy persons I have ever r also want to thank you very much for every­ had the pleasure of knowing. He speaks very thing you and the Union have done for me and highly of your cooperation in helping him to Boutwell. I caimot tell you how. much I appre­ ger down here. Let me thank, you once more for everything ciate all you've done for me; I'm very proud to belong to an organization that will really back you have done. I hope 1 will be able to do it personally soon. you up like the SIU wiU. Sincerely yours, I would like to have you put a notice in the Ralph W. Youtzy LOG to tell the whole membership how grateful Mr. Joseph Volpian [Special Service Dept. Seafarers International Union 51 Beaver Street New York, New York Alien Problem Aired At Meet Youtzy-Boutwelj Set For January SIU Witness Arrives The trial of Ralph W. Youtzy j cent weeks other crews have and Robert E. Boutwell v/ill com- made donations upping the total mence January 13 in George­ contributed to above $650. town, British Guiana, reports FREE ON BAIL from Georgetown confirm. The two men, both good Seafarers, Meanwhile, Boutwell has been face a charge of manslaughter out on bail since early in No­ growing out of the accidental vember, and Youtzy has been death of a launch captain in out on bail since the charge Georgetown harbor last October. against him was reduced. Frank Knight, a former ship­ Bail money for both men was mate of the two accused on the put up by Augustine V. Caetano T. J. Jackson, Alcoa, and a wit­ of Georgeown, who is now board­ ness to the altercation in which ing both Youtzy and Boutwell the launch captain lost his life and Frank Knight as well. by drowning, is already in In a letter received at Union Georgetown to testify for the de­ Headquarters last week,. Caetano fense. Two other Seafarer wit­ outlined the present state of the nesses, Charles Robertson and case and emphasized his inter­ James Carter, Jr., are due to est in a successful defense. He arrive. also stressed the necessity of Youtzy and Boutwell were having aU witneses present. charged with murdering the In a reply to Caetano, Joseph launch captain when he fell off Volpian, Headquarters Special a pontoon moored- alongside Services Representative, thanked Sproston's wharf in Georgetown, him for his efforts on the two but witnesses say they saw the Seafarers' behalf and assured him captain swimming for shore. that all witnesses would arrive The charge of murder against on time. Youtzy was reduced to man­ Also received at headquarters slaughter last month, while Bout- was a letter from Ralph Youtzy well was originally committed j thanking the SIU crews who had on a manslaughter charge after come to his and Boutwell's aid a hearing in the first week of and warning the membership November. against getting into trouble in Incensed by what they con- foreign ports, sidered a bum rap, the crew oft The text of Youtzy's letter is the T. J. Jackson chipped in reproduced on this page, as he $553 for the defense, and in re- requested. imigration facilities are not taxed further, it was pointed out, if in the smaller places and con­ aliens who have their first papers siderable attention can be de­ would take coastwise jobs. voted to the one or two cases The Union has already fur­ that pop up from time to time. nished the necessary letters to- a An encouraging note was considerable number of alien sea­ sounded the Special Services men who are seeking visas. Representative when he said: These letters are prepared in "The congestion is gradually three • copies and attest to the dissolving due to the fact that applicant's wages and the fact most of our alien members have that he can re-ship through the taken steps tq get visas. This Union hiring hall. The letters enables them to sail coastwise are being provided and notarized HAS HELPED ships and frees them from the as fast as requests for-them are "This procedure affords greater 29-day limitation for men who made. Before going into the question job opportunities for the alien have no legal entry." and answer period of the dis­ membership, he. explained. MANY ELIGIBLE cussion, which brought forth "Under normal conditions, Moreover, he added, many of much practical information, Vol­ there would be a large surplus the alien members now have five pian reiterated the Union's plea of jobs for aliens. That has been years of service aboard American that all alien seamei\ get visas so the situation heretofore. But vessels, making them eligible for as to legalize their entry, a step since many of the alien brothers full citizenship. which a large number have al­ are imderstandably afraid to hit The problem can be alleviated ready taken. the beach today, the job . turn­ over for them has been slowed DISCUSSING THE PROBLEMS OF ALIEN down. "This is particularly true in the larger cities," he declared. Experience has shown that most aliens find immigration dif­ ficulties at a minimum in larger "cities, whereas in the smaller , ports the situation is tighter. The reason for this was that (Continued from Puge I) operation of various shipping companies. Some operators have already eliminated coastwise articles for the purpose of making the "loop" to coastal ports upon return from foreign voyage. Instead they are signing on foreign articles before leaving the port of payoff, thus eliminating the need for dump­ ing off of aliens. Page Seveat SEAMEN MIAMI—Things here are stiH on the slow bell. We get the Florida plus either the Yarmouth or the Evangeline each week, but there never are replacements on these ships. To­ day the Yarmouth is in and the Florida docks tomorrow. \ • Shipping Tonnage •V I', i's through Houston Up By 50 Percent r HOUSTON—Between January and October, 1947, the volunie of dry cargo moving through this port increased 45.6 per cent over the same period of 1946, the Houston Maritime Association annoxmced. The new total was 2;i23,538 ' tons—665,601 tons better than the comparable months of the previous year. Included in the tonnage were more than 700,000 tons of grain, ^ a total three times the JanuaryOctober 1946 shipments of cereals. Increases of substantial proportiofts were also reported in flour, carbon black, lubricat­ ing oils and fertilizers. We have managed to keep from going in the red here, but that is about the best that can be said for Miami. In fact, when we close the port January 15, it won't be missed. It can be made easily each week from Tampa. And with the in­ come from the current activity here added to the Tampa income, Tampa can be a thriving port. BETTER STAY AWAY The difficulties faced by alien members of Fie SIU and what the Union is doing to ease them were the chief points aired at infozmal meeting in New York HAll last week. Picture above shows, group-shortly after session got nnier way. PosMloltday Philadelpliia Relaxes; Gasheunds Quiet By E. B. TILLEY PHILADELPHIA — This is a" quiet port following the Holidays. Both the merry-makers and ships ping have subsided somewhat. ||>*The latter is not too bad; whgt Sinakes it seem poor is the fact P that a lot of men are crowding j'- into the Hall following their ^ j holidays at home. „ , The week's activity consisted Miami To Ciose By January 15^ of four payoffs—two of them SUP ships which SUP Patrolman Charles Jacobs handled. The other two were taken care of through this Hall and both were reported as being smooth and easy. We'd like to point .out to all members, tripcarders, permits and books, that strike clearance must be stamped in your book before you can ship, Many men are arriving here from other ports without having these -stamps in their books. It causes them a lot of trouble and delays in their taking a ship— so, to be on the safe side, get those clearances before register­ ing. CELEBRATING OVER For the most part things are running smooth here. Everyohe has had a bellyful of celebrating. Even the year-long celebrants have taken time off. Maybe they have just taken a broad hint and decided to stay clear of the Philly Halh Anyway, we haven't seen a gashound around these parts in quite a while. This week's report is sort of brief and lacking in news, but we hope to have something inter­ esting or surprising next week. "'•y If you are figuring on coming here to ship out, it would be a damned good idea to change your plans. Go somewhere else. Miami has the best weather in. the world, but you jolly well pay for it. We are closing January 15 be­ cause that is the day our rent is due, and because the cost of maintaining a HaU is just toemuch for any benefit that comes from it. Today, when most of the coimtry is shivering from the cold, the people here are running around in shorts. The weather is like July in New York. However, there are surprisingly few tourists around. Seems like the cabbage is getting short and not so many can afford to come here to enjoy the cli~"*'^-"V. She's a good ship." �W" Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 9. 1948 SHIPS' MniUTES AMD MEWS • IS SS Southwind Crew Asks Slopchest, Seafarer Son Of Deceased Bucyrus Crewman Grateful Stores Be Certified By Seafarers For Donations To Memorial Mmrnimmmmmm It wasn't until he paid off in ow who reported that the gift New York, recently after a long had made it possible for her to trip, that Marion L. Wells learn­ make a down payment on a ed that the crew of the Bucyrus small house in Houston, Texas. Victory had sent his mother $520 Everybody aboard the Bucyrus after hi§ father died in Madras, contributed approximately 10 India, and he is anxious to ex­ dollars. Marion Wells would have beeri press his heartfelt gratitude. The Bucyrus crew's act was, on his way to see his mother he thinks, a wonderful gesture earlier had there not been a of SIU solidarity. He is proud to mixup on the payoff of his ship^ be an SIU man as was his father the SS Matanzas Victory, Los Angeles Tankers. before him. Marion's father, the late Rich­ The ship was sold out frojn ard S. Wells, dfed of a heart at­ under the crew in England. The tack on August 30 and was crew flew back home, but the buried in Madras. He was Utility Captain preferred to come in a on the Bucyrus which is am Isth­ ship. As a" result, the crew had mian ship. to hang around New York until The Bucyrus crew, after their the Captain, who had all the generous action, received a let­ records required for the payoff, ter from Richard S. Wells' wid­ showed up. llllilii The SS Southwind lies light at Alexandra Docks in Liverpool, England. Photo was taken by E. B. (Mac) McAuley. Ship's Delegate. Bill Taylor Dies In Philly; Oldtimer Held Book No. 48 An SIU oldtimer, William L. Greatly disturbed by the poor quality of the ship's stores and the inferior mer­ Taylor, died suddenly at his chandise in the slopchest, the crew of the SDuthwind, South Atlantic, in a shipboard home, 4209 Boone Street, Phila­ meeting early in December, passed a resolution asking that the SIU take action to delphia, on Dec. 28, according to IT; " is word just received from E. B. store ships and slopchests from'® SIU there was no disputed overtime standarized brands on all Tilley, Acting Agent in that port a standardized list of Union-ap­ in either the Engine Department ships, city. Brother Taylor was 52 proved brands. "And whereas; we, the crew- or the Stewards Department. years old. : Related resolutions called for members of the SS Southwind However, there were a couple of Notice of the oldtimer's death oa careful check of ship's stores do hereby instruct the neces­ beefs outstanding on the Deck. ifor vermin and weevils before was received at the Union hall sary Union officials to meet with It seems that the Chief Mate signing on, for the Delegates to on Dec. 31. A collectiofi for a the steamship companies con­ had allowed longshoremen in check the stores with a Patrol­ cerned and negotiate for such Amsterdam to do sailors' work. floral »v/reath to be sent ^ the man and for fumigation of all storing lists, Moreover, the Mate had encored funeral was taken up on the storerooms of the Stewards De­ "And be it finally resolved: in the ship's log that the men lower .deck of the branch hall partment. that subject to further member- had refused to secure the ship and" ali hands lesponded gener­ The resolution calling for a ship - approval, that the officials for sea,, an allegation „ that the ously, Tilley stated. standardized^ list,^ which was these companies in Deck Delegate, Pete Karvelas, BURIAL IN N. J. made by Jim GaUoway, the ^he very jnear future." vigorously denied. Steward, Was worded as follows: ^^0 resolution was signed by Karvelas explained that he had Services for the late Seafarer the following men: told the Mate that it would be were held last Friday at 7631 BE IT RESOLVED James Galloway, Gilbert G. better if the men could do this Ridge Avenue in nearby Rox"We, the undersigned, being Parker, George E. Taylor, Walter work when entering the locks borough. Brother Taylor was duly qualified members of the Tkach, S. W. Ringo, C. O. Greg­ where there would be plenty of buried at the United States Na­ Seafarers International Union do ory, L. Edstrom, W. G. Brud- light. The Mate had agreed, but tional Cemetery in Beverly; N. J. Wrealh sent to Brother Tay­ hereby make the following reso­ love, R. C. Grimes, E. B. Mc­ made the entry in the logbook His sole inimediate survivor is lor's funeral by his Philadel-^ lution: Auley, C. M. Foster, P. K. Kar­ anyway. Karvelas contended that his wife, the former Catherine phia brothers. •• i working in the dark on deck con­ Manning. "Whereas: SIU contracted ves­ velas. sels are being stored according At the time of the meeting stituted unsafe conditions,, Born in Pennsylvania in 1896, • tS"' to . the whims of various Port Taylor joined the SIU in Phila­ Stewards, A LIGHTER MOMENT IN LONDON delphia on Nov. 14, 1938. He "And whereas: the quality of held Book No. 48. Taylor, who The SEAFARERS LOG is the stores on board these ships sailed in the Steward Depart­ the membership's paper; it are of inferior brands, including ment, was in good standing at is a medium for the expres­ the low-grade, but hi^ priced, .the time of his death and had sion and airing of your ideas, merchandise in the slopchests of been cleared for ail strikes. SIU ships, suggestions, beefs, etc. The The passing of the popular old"And whereas: the Union LOG urges all' Brothers to timer deeply saddened bis former should go on record to have a submit material for publica­ shipmates and friends in the standardized storing list with Union. tion. Occasionally, however, we SUGGESTION Button Gwinnett Does It Again RETIRING BOOKS Members who forward their membership books to "the New York Hall for retire­ ment are urged to mark the envelope with the notation "Attention: 6ih floor." in or­ der to insure quicker handlirilr of the matter. Marking of the envelope in the manner advised above will save time and will result in prompt return of the book to the sender. Brother McAuley. now of the SS Southwind. formerly was a member of the crew of the tanker Newhall Hills, which was split in two by an explosion following a collision with a small craft in the English ChanneL Here he is with some shipmates in London's Lyceum shortly after the Newhall Hills was drydocked at Tilbury. From left to right: McAuley. Jack Libby. '(Major" Sutton and Mike Trani. The Button Gwinnett carry­ ing a cargo of coal to France has run aground en route to Cher­ bourg. According to an AP dis­ patch the South Atlantic ship is high on reefs and French tugs have put out to refloat the ship if possible. The Gwinnett's present dilem­ ma is her second of 1947. Early in the year she went aground off Norfolk, Va. receive a complaint saying that a beef we have printed is a personal one and with­ out basis in fact. To avoid recurrence of, such situations in the LOG whenever possible, 'criticisms of individuals should be sign-' ed by the ship's delegates and/or as many of the crewmembers as are interested. This would eliminate any possibility of the beefs be­ ing regarded as personal. -A- �THE SEAFARERS Friday, January 9, 1948 LOG Page Nina SIU Ships' Minilted In Brief f from fines to be donated to JOLIET VICTORY (dale not Brothers in Marine Hospitals. given) — Chairman Don SouthBrother McRay elected ship's wood; Secretary Red McStravick. delegate. Motion carried to lock Special meeting called to discuss messroom while in port and give the food. Steward explains that key to man on watch. he has enough but of small var­ iety. Expects to take on addi­ 4 4 4. ALCOA CLIPPER (Date not tional supplies in Capetown. Mo­ given)—Chairman Lewis: Secre­ tion carried to buy 100 pounds tary K. L. Eckholm. New Busi­ of local meat. Motion carried to ness: Ship's Delegate Ski moved have delegates or delegate to that crew purchase copy of Rob­ check food stuffs and if possible erts' Rules of Order and any accompany purchaser. Motion Union books approved by New carried to write a letter to the Orleans Port Agent; cost not to SIU Hall concerning the failure to check slops. Steward asks ard make up a schedule for exceed $10. Good and V/elfare: crew to turn out lights in chill messroom and time that the One minute of silence for Bro­ gF You HAVE A PROBLEM CoMCERNINe ClTIboxes and shut doors. messman is allowed to work. thers lost at sea. ZEMSHIP, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, INCOME Suggestion that Captain see ra­ 4 4 4 a. SGROVER C. HUTCHERSON. w, HOSPITALIZATION, ILLNESSoRINJURY, MARY BALL. Aug. 25—Chair- dio operator to have speaker in man Francis L. McQuillan; Sec­ crew's mess repaired. One min­ Nov. 23—Chiurman Jim Pulliam; THE COAST GUAR-D, OR ANY MATTER THAT retary Earl T. Duncan. New Bus­ ute of silence for Brothers lost Secretary George Hayes. New REQUIRES HELPOR ADViCE GET IN TOUCH Business: Question raised about iness: Motion to change the at sea. WITH THE SIU SPECIAU SERVICES PEPT. collecting wages of Deck Main­ Stewards department toilet to S' tenance and Wiper as ship sail­ EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE To SQUARE SETON HALL VICTORY, Nov. old engine department toilet due to fact that it would be used 18—Cl>airman W. Lackanee; Sec­ ed short. Motion carried to bar AWAY YOUR BEEFS. while meals are being served. retary N. Blackicn. Delegates re­ pantryman from Union. Motion THAT'S OUR JOB; Motion carried to check laundry ports accepted. New Business: carried for Delegates to check and adjust all valves. Education: Motion by Blackton that crew with Purser the overtime and Talk on means of generally im­ examine all permitmen and rec­ bonus due each crewmember. proving the lot of seamen. Mo­ ommend them for books if found Education: Short lecture given tion by John Smith to use spare worthy. Motion by Muse that no by ship's delegate to tripcarders messhall as recreation room. one payoff until all disputed and permitmen on their duties Moved by Duncan that a 25c fine overtime is settled. Repair list and responsibilities. be placed against anyone leav­ read to crew and additions made. ing dirty cups on the table be­ Good and Welfare: Agreement By HANK tween meal hours, money to go that all foc'sles be swabbed and Since the New Year just started, we'll wish the following to the Brothers in marine hos­ left clean for next crew. Brothers the best of health, the best of trips and a happy New pitals. ** L 4. 4. Year loo. Blackie Hoffstein: Have you still got that shipmate SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. 4 4 4 of a dog with you from last year? Ralph "Rusty" Swillinger Nov. 14—Chairman Adolph Ca­ STEEL MAKER, Nov. 23 — shuttling down the islands; Jim Matheson, who probably isn't pote; Secretary R. Burch.^ New in New York right how; Harold Nelson, long time away from Business: Motion by Foster that Chairman Stephen Mosakowski; New York with his mustache; Whitey Jutchess, how's all the delegates make up three copies Secretary Arthur Brunelle. List trips? Edwin Edginton, where did you celebrate your recent of repair list. Motion to have of eighteen men desirous of joinng SIU brought up. Each man birthday? Bill Brady, here in New York, who wrote a real SEATRAIN HAVANA. Nov. 23 crew messroom painted on next cleared and okayed for joining. trip. Good and Welfare: Crew fine article for the LOG about the poor construction of ships; —Chairman Fred Shaia; Secre­ 4 4 4 Charles R. Watson, out on a trip since a few weeks ago, no tary (not given). New Business: voted Steward thanks for his HASTINGS, Nov. 30 — Chair­ doubt; Kenny Marston: How were those trips to Sweden? Suggestion by Johnson that in­ 100 percent cooperation during man H. Grimes; Secretary R. asmuch as the ship arrives on trip. 4 4 4 Johnson. New Business: Motion Thanksgiving Day and that most! John Bove: How's the real fine baking getting along? Michael by D. Archer to have heat regof the men will be wanting' ating system in each foc'sle Dendak, long time away from New York; Carl Lawson: How's time off, that Thanksgiving din-1 checked and repaired. Motion by the Bosun and where are you now? James Manning: How are the ner be moved to Wednesday so' Dermody to have winches re­ trips from down the coast? Henry- "Red" Twyman: probably still, all can enjoy it. Motion by Rigpaired before next trip. Motion with a mustache on his face; Woodrow Roland: happy cooking for gins that b«f about seamen's by Wagner to have fresh water the New Year; Bill Gale: long time away from his good old quarters be settled once and for tank cemented. Good and Wei- Florida and now in New York; Johnny Meghrian: may your 1948 all at payoff. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion on bad pota­ trips have smoother revolutions—down below; Jimmy Reynolds: fare: Suggestion that soiled lin­ toes. One minute of silence for ^nd the business? Tommy "Pop" Taylor: en be turned in promptly so as who could be down his home port of Florida with the taxis; Brothers lost at sea. to enable the steward to have Woodrow Yant: a shipmate of 1942; Robert McQueen: probably 4 4 4 the laundry done and an ade­ out on a long trip this time; Gilbert Parker: how's your sea 4 4 4 BEREA VICTORY, Nov. 25 — quate supply can be on hand. MOLINE VICTORY. Sept. 21 Chairman John Prescott; Secre­ photography shaped up for 1948? One minute of silence for Bro­ —Chairman Sieve Bergeria; Sec­ tary Harold Rosecrans. New Bus­ 4 4 4 thers lost at sea. retary Richard Cummings. Dele­ iness: Rosecrans elected ship's John Bananas: who could be down in home, sweet, home New gates reported on number of delegate. JVIotion carried that Orleans; Gene Moon: long time no see or hear. What's new, Gene? books, permits sOid tripcards messroom, recreation, passage­ Jimmy McCullough: Either out on a long voyage or home in aboard. Motion by Lorier to hold ways and laundry will be kept Brooklyn for the past holidays; James Hand: How's the Deck meetings every other Sunday. clean and orderly. Motion car­ Engineer and the trips? Harold Witt who recently asked us to. Good and Welfare: Agreed that ried that "deck and engine de­ warn SIU brothers how dangerous it is going ashore in Pusan, 4 4 4 DEL MAR. Nov. 16 — Chair­ scuttlebutt job will be done by partments rotate in . cleaning of Korea; Yens Nielsen, who may be here smoking his pipe with man R. Marion; Secretary E. J. Tole. One minute -ftf silence for laundry. his long time oldtimer of a shipmate. Brother Hansen.. . Remem­ Riviere. Ship's Delegate reported Brothers lost at sea. ber, Brothers: Some of your shipmates may be in hospitals some­ that several member-performers 4 4 4 where in the States. Look at the list on Page 2 of this LOG. If were being brought up on JOLIET VICTORY. Nov. 20— you recognize a shipmate's name, write a doggone letter and charges. Deck, Engine and Stew­ Chairman Donald Soulhwood; cheer him up, indeed. ards Delegates reported all over­ Secretary John McStravick. New 4 4 4 time okay. New Business: Mo­ Business: Motion carried to im­ Brother John Weiss of Logan. Ohio, just let us know he'll tion by Dynarski that the mem­ prove Jr. Engineer's foc'sle or 4 4 4 appreciate receiving the LOG to his home every week since ROBERT R. McBURNEY. Nov. bers of crew who have violated move. Matter to be taken up he claims the LOG is his only link to his shipmates. Not to the contract and SIU constitu­ with Patrolman. Brother G. F. 19 .— Chairman Vernon Porter; forget the important union activities too. Brother Weiss* tion by performing and being Shaffer elected ship's delegate Secretary Frank S. Mitchell. Del­ which is vital to every SIU sailor whether ashore or afloat... drunk shall have their member­ One minute of silence for Bro­ egates' reports accepted. Good Brother Red Whitten just came into New York from a trip and Welfare: Delegates requested ship in the SIU revoked and thers lost at sea. ending in Frisco with Brother ^ill Story amongst other to prepare repair lists of each shall stand trial. Motion by Sla­ 4 4 4 shipmates. Mutually agreed ter that the ship shall not sign MARY BALL, Sept. 26—Chair­ department. 4 4 4 on until all port pay and sub­ man Francis McQuillan; Secre­ that Agent Ray White be noti­ Brother Leon "Chink" White recently grabbed a ship for the sistence is paid. Motion by Dy­ tary Earl T. Duncan. Delegates fied of condition of life boats and narski that, meeting pass a vote reported satisfaction in their de-ftheir provisions. Agreed that life Far East... While waiting to throw "in for the Yarmouth when of censure against the delegates partments. New Business: Agreed boats should be brought up to she comes in, Brother Joe Pilutis and his mustache came up last week and confessed the happy nautical SIU fact that Brother "of voyage No. 2 for their dis­ that each delegate would pre­ standard before, next trip. George Semko, one of our oldtimers, was married last week, ruptive action and failure to pare a report for the boarding VENORE. Oct? 5^— Chairman January 5th. Congratulations, and a smooth voyage to you, George Patrolman. Good and Welfare: leave a repair list. All agreed to leave their foc'sles A. K. Mogensem; Secretary J. 4 4 4 MONROE VICTORY, Oct. 2-i in clean condition for the on­ Murphy. Delegates reported on Good News Hem: Last week the Waterman Steamship number of books, permits and Chairman Charles Neal; Secre­ coming crew. Company announced that it had purchased nine C-2 vessels tripcards in their departments. —thus increasing their privately-cwned fleet to 53 vessels in tary Arthur Cairns. New Busi­ 4 4 4 ' * DANIEL S. LAMONT, Sept. New Business: Delegate reported addition to operating 67 chartered vessels. Eight of the ships ness: Brother Higginbotham ac­ cepted as -shib's delegate. Mo­ 28—Chairman Fruge;. Secretary that all decks will be painted are in West Coast ports and one In an East Coast port. WelL Brothers, more ships—more jobs... A post-card from Red tion carried to cooperate with Austin. New Business: List of before ship reaches port. One messman by staying out of mess- fines and offenses to be drawn minute of silence, for Brothers Braunstein says; "We're down in New Orleans, loading for Puerto Rico. I plan to slay on her awlMla. She's a good ship." hall., Motion carried that Stew- up and posted.' Money gained lost at sea. DON'T LET IT GET WO DOWN, BROTHER! CUT and RUN -•A.. in T'il Al If m ':'f| VTI M �ihr&l^^ January 9; THE SE4FARERS LOa 'if 11 J 11' 1<A- S^farer Urges Tightening Of Rating Qualifications To the ETditor: It.Js my belief that there are many men—too many, in fact— who are sailing in ratings for which they do not have the . qualifications. And it is a situa­ tion which applies equally in all departments. When a man ships out for a rating and is not fully competent to handle all the duties of the job, he is placing an extra burden on shipmates,, because some­ •*X-: onehis else surely will have m to do the most job. He is also damag­ ing the prestige of his Union, whose reputation rests on the in­ dividual abilities of its member­ ship. Since this is a matter which affects all of us Seafarers I think that steps should be taken by the membership to protect the repu­ tation of the organization and their own jobs. OUTLINES PLAN I should like to suggest a pos­ sible, remedy for this situation which the membership can think nbout,# discuss and alter as they see, fit, Here it is in outline form:, l..In each port, committees composed of five full book members from each depart­ ment, should be set up. Each man serving in his respective department's committee, should have been sailing in his de­ partment for at least five years. 2. These committees should draw up a list of requirements,* for the various ratings in their departments. 3. These committees in all branches should then send their list of requirements to headquarters where another cdfhmittee of ten men would T consolidate the various lists and set up a standard set of requirements for every rating. ,4. The final lists would then be sent to every port. 5. When a man in any port applies for a job in a partic­ ular rating, he could be held responsible for answering sat­ isfactorily the questions and requirements for his his rat; ing. When he does establish his ability to hold down the job, it should be stamped in : 7' his book that he is qualified r 7 for his rating. This would be in addition to the endorsement carried on his seaman's papers. vv MANY VIEWS • i realize: that there are many who might disagree with this propAsal. But there are also many who do agree, with it. I offer the above suggests just for discussion. Other brothers will THEMEMBSRSHIPSAVS: A SIO SHieMOSTBEA^ ClfANSHlf, BEK>Re 'T'PA^^effF/ ::: SS STEEL NAVIGATOR GETS.AmVND Log'A-Rhythms The Weary Wiper probably have other ideas on the subject. We're all interested in our Union. We want to better our­ selves by strengthening the SIU wherever possible. How about discussing both sides of this ques­ tion? I. W. Margavy By PETE GRONSKY DON CASTEEL . ED BLOOM Ta the Editor: Reading the LOG of Dec. 19 ' we noticed'a poem submittedby a crewmember of the Del A: Sol giving his version of the ^ "Woes Of A Wiper." We three '' Wipers aboard the Steel Ar-. 's chitect offer up our version of.; 7 "The Weary Wiper." (Ed. Note: Okay brothers, what do you think about Margavy's proposal? How about writing down your views and sending them into the Sea­ farers Log. There ought to be some healthy discussion on this.) The Isthmian ship takes the spotlight in photo above as shipyard workers in Maryland Drydbcks work, through the night making the vessel ship­ shape for the rugged duty that lies ahead. I Oh. listen all you sailors. And take a tip from me: Don't ever be a Wiper When you ship out to sea. The Wiper gets the dirty work^ The Oilers they aren't fools-— At left is a view of the The Firemen sit on their cans; Panama Canal as the Steel They say they are not mules. , Navigator makes her way back to the Atlantic side after a One day down in the engine Persian.. Gulf run. room The First gave me a job; Both pictures were taken by I cleaned out the garbage Seafarer Glen Vinson during And started in to swab. a voyage aboard the. Isthmian scow. Vinson is an inveterate shutterbug who. never misses an opportunity to record a good shipboard .scene. most an entire crew of SUP men and sailed for the East Coast (We met her here after our rattling ride cross-country.) When she got there the SUP men were paid off with trans­ portation money to the West Coast but most of them stayed aboard as th^ are allowed to do here. Since then they have made several^ trips around the East Coast and to the Islands without a single man being forced to pile off. To the Editor: I'm beginning to get callouses on my posterior from riding trains from the West Coast back to the East so, before I make the railroads rich and acquire for myself a case of "railroad fati­ gue", I think something should be done about the cause of my misery. I'm referring to the rule of the West Coast which requires all crews hitting the West Coast to accept their transportation money and pay off. When a ship takes a crew on the East Coast, makes a trip and pays off on the West Coast, the entire crew is forced to take transportartion money and pile off whether they wish to or not. Sometimes these ships are coming east anyway but that makes no difference, we still have to pile off. It seems somewhat discrimina­ tory in light of the fact that when a ship takes a crew on the West Coast and hits the East Coast, the men at the payoff can take thei» transportation money and still remain aboard the ship— that's the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict rule. ALL WORKING TOGETHER SIU and SUP men are sailing the same ships in almost every port on the three coasts. On the West Coast, SUP meq are in [the majority,,, so, naturally,, any SUGGESTS CHANGE WILLIAM J. JONES ' I am not suggesting that we adopt the West Coast rule and force these men off these ships; instead, I feel that West Coast should adopt the East and Gulf Coasts rule and allow the men to kay aboard if they so desire. This is one organization and we are all SIU members banded together for one common pur­ pose; to better the lot of sea­ men; This practice by the West Coast, I feel, is working a hard­ ship on one section of the mem­ bership and should be rectified. I have a very good reason for wanting this: I'm back aboard the Ponce DeLeon here in New York and we're due to hit the West Coast again—my poor cal­ louses. William J. Jones ship paying off there is crewed almost entirely by SUP rhen. That's okay with me as we are all in the same organization and air members of a common or­ ganization, but the SUP men when they hit the East Cqast get the benefit of the A&G ruling which allows them to stay aboard, the ship. A&G men hitting the West Coast have to pile off and take that long trainride back East. On my last ship, the Ponce DeLeon, Waterman, we signed on in Baltimore, v/ent to the Far East and paid ,off in Frisco. At (Ed. Note: How do ycu feel. the payoff the entire crew was given, transportation rnoney to about Brother Jones' sugges­ Baltimore and made to pile off. tion?. Air your sentiments in a The DeLeon .then took on al­ letter to tha LOGO • ^17 I swabbed all through the room. It shined just like a dime. Just then an oil line busted And flowed as free as wine. The oil ran through the engine room— It was an awful mess— I knew I'd have to clean it up And that was not a guess. After cleaning up the slop, • I thought I'd take my time But the First couldn't see it And handed me this line: • :M$_ . •"' 7^;' i "Your home is in the bilges, i ; Your bed is in the grease. Your meals come from the gar*. bage can. Your work sh^ never cease/' : Oh, I am just a weary Wiper, And things are very tough; Everyone tries to boss me. But I am hard to bluff. - ? /,• I am always black and dirty, My clothes are never clean, I'm just a crummy Wiper , Wherever I am seen. This is all 1 have to say, boys, Sa take - this tip from . me; Go get a higher rating^^^^^ 7? When you-.put out te seai r 7 7 �Friday. January 9. 1948 Cook Raps Disrupter In Ship's Ranks THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SCENES ALONG THE BAUXITE TRAIL New Orleans Wins Praise For Courtesy To the Editor: Before a Night Cook and Ba­ ker was put aboard our ships the 2nd Cook had to make all pas­ tries in addition to cooking veg­ etables. Under this set-up the Chief Cook only had to cook the meat and prepare soups. The Chief Cook's job is still the same, the 2nd Cook has been relieved of cooking pastries now that a Night Cook and Ba­ ker is included in the ships' crews. On my last ship I found that for some reas-on the Chief Cook felt that the Night Cook and Baker had a snap job and was not entitled ,to tlfe same pay as Chief Cook. I guess he felt that "the qual­ ifications for sailing Night Cook • were less than those necessary to sail Chief Cook. I can't change man's feelings about this, but I feel the volume of work and ability to make all types of pas­ tries is worthy of pay along with that of the highest cook in the Stewards Department. The ship was the Alcoa Polar­ is, carrying twelve passengers. From the amount of pastry was called upon to prepare, one would be led to believe the ship was the Queen .Elizabeth. To the Editor: There were camera enthusiasts aplenty aboard the SS Alcoa Polaris on her recent bauxite run. In photo left. Brother Oswald Eisle. Oiler is focusing his camera for a shipboard shot, while the vessel lies at Port of Spain, Trinidat. Dockside view of the Polaris in photo right was taken by Bert Svennsson. Lauds Crew, Extends Season's Best To Brothers • To the Editor: I am writing to tell how much I appreciate the courteous" help­ fulness of the Dispatcher and one of the Patrolmen attached to your New Orleans office. I'm sorry I neglected to ask their names. About 10 days ago I received a Christmas card from my son a member of your Union, mailed in New Orleans the day before. I knew that he was on a ship that had sailed from Philadelphia or New York and .was bound for Honolulu. My son had neglected. to give me the name of the ship, or even the rating he was sailing under—so I really had no way of locating him. I was anxious to .see since he had been in Sweden since last June and had married a girl there. LOG READER I have always read the LOG and so I knew that one of the Patrolmen would know the names of all ships in port that were bound for Honolulu. I asked the Long distance operator to get me the New Orleans office of the Union. When the Dispatcher answered the phone, I told him my story and he transferred the call to one of the Patrolmen. The Patrolman told me that the Hawaiian Farmer was the only ship bound for Hononlulu that had been in port, but that she had sailed that morning. This was disappointing news,, but it saved me a trip to New Orleans as I had planned going there to see my son. I'd like to sound off with a few words of praise in this holiday season for the crew of the SS Midway Hills, Pacific Tankers. We are now on our way to Pearl Harbor and expect to arrive about the 6th of January. We have a darned good crew aboard and it is a pleasure to sail with men like these. There is not one performer or gasHere's some of the crew enjoying some shipboard camara­ hound in the crew. Everyone is BIG BAKING ORDER derie over bottles of pop in crew's mess. Around the table, in harmony with everyone else— that's what makes a happy ship. One day, and it was a typical from left to right, are Brothers CampbelL B. Svennsson, Ru­ STEWARD TOPS day, I prepared mince and ap­ dolph Mature, Bob Larsen, Ame Larsen, Larry Stengel and I also have high praise for ple pies, plain muffins, raisin Sougee SualL Sylvester Zygarowski, our Chief muffins, buckwheat cakes, cornSteward. We think he is the best meal cakes, a layer cake and Steward in the Union. He sure hot rolls. knows how to put oqt the chow The next day I baked cream and his cooks are tops in making •puffs, apple pie, corn bread, it a delight to eat. \t;ornmeal hot cakes, hot rolls, HIS SHIP We held our first shipboard >lain and raisin muffins and cin­ I had just received a letter To the Editor: back to sea and it won't be long meeting last Sunday. It was a from my son, mailed from the namon buns. good meeting with almost every­ A single man working on a Although I am only a trip- before I'll be returning home to one participating. Tops on the Canal Zone, telling me he is on • ship cannot be expected to pre­ carder in the SIU I take pride the sea where men are men. the Hawaiian Farmer and ex­ T/5 Elmer Florian agenda was the extension of best pects to be in Honolulu on Janu­ pare much more than this in a wishes for the New Year to all Kunsan, Korea single day, bnt the Chief Cookl"' belonging to thU line orour Brothers in the SIU. Best of ary 1. seemed to' feel that this was a ganization even though I am in I thought it would be nice if luck to the SEAFARERS LOG, the Army now and cannot ship. LOG On Tap you could print my letter in the snap of the first order. the SIU and SUP. LOG so your members would Antonio Carrano It'^ would be different if he I receive the LOG regularly In Shanghai Bar know how important it always SS Midway Hills were the owner of the ship and (a few weeks late due to the To the Editor: is to give the name of the ship, the money was coming out of rating, etc., so that any one de­ his pocket, but even then a mqn, slow mails) and read it from After making Shanghai on our siring to locate them could do sa cannot be expected to do much cover to cover. first shuttle-run from Guam, I Also to let your members real­ more work in a day. In the issue of Sept. 19 I no­ took a gander around town for ize what a good impression it Send in 'the miniaee of An SIU crew is expected to ticed in the "Cut and Run" col­ the main points of interest to makes when they try to be help­ your ship's meeting to the work tbgether as a tinit for the umn an item which read: "In Seafarers. It didn't take me long ful and particularly to expres® New York Hall. Only in thai common good of all. Bickering to find a solid spot: the Diamond my appreciation to those men in way can the membership act the days to come there will be and jealousy has no place withBar, operated by two SUP on your recommendations, the New Orleans office for being ^ in the crew. I went aboard the plenty of shipping when the Brothers. so patient in listening to my and then the minutes can be ship to do my job. The Union Marshall Plan to help European I find this place has as much story and doing all they could to printed in the LOG for the fought for and won equal pay countries with food, materials, or more to offer than any similar help me. benefit of all other SIU for the Chief Cook and Night etc., gets rolling along. The Mer­ spot in Shanghai. Mrs. Lois Hilton crews. Cook and in doing so must have •The USS in Shanghai, I un­ Natchez, Miss. had excellent reasons for doing chant Marine will be busier than derstand, is i-eceiving the LOG, ever if Confess allows the Am- ^ut there are a lot of Brothers so. LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD erican cargoes to be carried first­ who do not care to patronize Why a fellow union brother will take it upon himself to dis­ ly and mostly in American bot­ that outfit. So after contacting several agree and battle this provision toms." ships' crews, we were all very I don't understand. The high NOT SO ROSY much in favor of having the wages we enjoy were gained the hard way and it seems al­ That was good to hear and SEAFARERS LOG sent to the most unbelievable that a fellow read, but later I read the follow­ Diamond Bar, 2 Yuen Chane SIU member would take it upon ing in Time magazine of Nov. Road, Shanghai, China. " D. D .Story ; himself to try tearing down 10: "The prospects for freight (Ed. Note: The LOG is now what we have, gained. are equally good. British lines sharing the setting in the Dia­ Let's stop this internal sniping expect to carry the largest sing.and continue our fight for bet­ le slice of U. S. relief shipments mond Bar). ter wages and conditions for all". under the Marshall Plan. (Only 5 percent of the total is ex­ H. Donovan Night Cook and Baker pected to go in U. S. bottoms.)" Alcoa Polaris That doesn't look too good to Check the slop chest be­ the shipping industry at all. Af­ fore your boat sails. Make ter all it is our money, so it sure that the slop cheat con­ should be our ships. tains an adequate supply of When I get my LOGS they all the things you are liable A Seafarer from the SS Steel Chemist, Isthmian ship, are read by quite a few old to need. If it doesn't, call the shows natives a thing or two with one of their local playthings members over here. Reading the Union Hall immediately. in Bombay, India. Sorry, the naine of the charmer wasn't LOG makes me impatient to get sent along with thl^ ;^''oto. ' ^ Cites Conflicting Views On Marshall Plan's Effect Send Those Minutes Check It - But Good �• 1^/Twriw• FHOMTi JaaiSwrir- S; 1948 T B E S K1A F jt BTB R S to e ^^ther Tells Of Poor Treatment, Eun-around He Received In Europe PRETTYING UP THE GATEWAY CITY We went on the SS Slocum doctor and they told me the law After the agentr-had a talk with said you couldn't get a docior On Sept. 24, 1947, I was sent to him I met the Captain. After outside of the hospital. After the the company doctor in Antwerp, three days on the ship, the Cap­ Union crew got after them I -Belgium, for I had very bad tain and the agent and the Stew­ got a doctor. They told me I pains in the back of my neck. ard took me and Cooper to see was going back on the America. After fluorscopic examination I the company doctor, to get some So this fink told me he had some Was told by the company doctor pills. pills, which he said would stop I had bronchitis and spots on my pains. He said they would I asked the agent to take us my luiigs and that I would have back to the.ship but he refused make me float. I didn't know to go to a hospital. We had no money. We told this what he meant but found out. I When the Captain came on to the Consul and he was going was, put back in the hospital board I showed him the certi­ to give us four francs. We tolc. where my bags were searched ficate but he said that I could him we were not bums and left by the sisters who said the Con­ hot go to the hospitaL I got the his office—without money. sul and USS said I was a "dope Ship's Delegate and took him to fiend." BAD PAINS :see the doctor. The delegate read SOME HELP From the No. 3 hatch. Seafarer Karl Amizen captures ». the working agreement to him The next night I had -very pointing out that in Section 11, bad pains in the stomach. The I proved to the doctor I was sharp, picture of the Gateway City's house and stack. Up on: full medical attention as re­ Mate in charge sent me back to not. His name is Dr. Bruno the stack two crewmembers touch up the Waterman "W." AlrC quired by law shall be given to the hospital. After staying there Fierene. He sure helped me.j all unlicensed personnel and, ex­ all night and getting stuff to while I was under his care. Now left, in the bosun's chair, is Harold Pieren. Man on the stagecept where such is assumed by kill the pains, I asked in the the Consul came up to see me is unidentiiied. the U. S. Consul or the Public rnorning to be sent back to the with , an American doctor to KK.Health Service, medical atten­ ship. I was put back in bed. The amine me. I asked for my own tion shall be furnished by the next morning the phony dock doctor. The wife of the chief fink company at its expense. clerk came in and asked me for also did all she could to hurt me my passport; I refused. DIDN'T CARE while I was in the hospital. The Captain didn't care what He returned next day with My doctor visited me to say it said in the agreement. I the Consul and the latter told that I was to be discharged to •couldn't go to the hospital, he the doctor to spare no expense which I was agreeable. Condi­ said. Both he and the dock clerk, and they didn't. I let them go tions of .the discharge were tnat •acting for the company, refused right ahead. After five days, the I was to be transported by am­ bulance to ship and kept under to let me see the American Con­ medical attention until the ship sul. This request was also dearrived in America. This was :Hied to a . Brother Cooper, who done to suit the Consul. This is was ill with appendicitis. the way it worked out: My doctor's certificate was left I was taken in an ambulance :pn the ship, in care of the ship's to the Marine Marlin and put in 'delegate. I found out when I a room aboard ship. The doctor tried to get it that the Engine had me handcuffed, although I Delegate had given it to the was in a weakened condition. Captain. If I learn his name I When we got to Southhampton, •wiU put him up on charges. England, I was sent to an insti­ Far from- his usxial habitat, There was a good crew on tution. After two -days there the Engine Room, crewmemWith pursed lips George board the ship. Some of them on a meagre diet I was put Miltner, Wiper, faces the cam­ took mine and Brother Cooper's aboard the America. I asked the her Karl Arntsen poses at the era while Dutch DeGraw. gear ashore and we went to the Consul sent a young kid and the doctor who took me out why he emergency stern wheel. The Consul's office. He told us he chief fink from the USS to see bed handcuffed me and he re­ wheel is not unknown to hhn. Wiper, applies the old bearhug. All pictures were sub­ ifnew all about us and he didn't me. They told me they had a plied that he was afraid I would however, as he has sailed as mitted to the LOG by Karl plane to take me home. All the - see why the Captain didn't let ump over the side. Arntzen. ' OS on previous trips. time I was in the hospital—over us go to the hospital or let us The doctors on the America three weeks—I had nothing to come to see him. treated me fine. Food was good. After the Consul talked to the eat. I was getting pretty thin. I don't know how to thank them. company doctor for about 20 They took x-rays and they found On reaching New York, I was ' minutes, in came the Captain I had an infected liver, a very met by a company stiff and the cand the would-be company ag- sick gallbladder and hardening Coast Guard, which has been '''"A ;«nt yelling like hell. The Con- of the arteries. ||j«|ul: told the Captain he had to The reason they wanted to persecuting' seamen all along 1 agreed to and in almost every rather than att^ding to their,To the Editor: pay us off, which he did. We send me home was that this own business. Here we are in the Persian respect coincide with those of then went to the hospital where USS fink had a young kid study­ the Waterman Agreement.) I stayed from Sept. 25 until ing to be an artist, whose moth­ Gulf writing our second report STILL TROUBLE . ' Get. '9, 1947. Reason I was dis­ er was very sick back in the LONG TRIP AHEAD of meetings ' held on this ship. charged was that the company states, and that's why they were The company stiff took me It now looks like conditions on After we leave here we are agent told the doctor to get us sending me home. I refused. If over to Ellis Island. Here is this ship will be no better until going to Bahrein Island and from out, as that was the company the Consul had come up with what they warfted me to do: sign a paper saling that I would stay the working rules are drawn up there to Koilthottam, India, via rule. the kid and told me his mother there 90 days and let them do by the Union—we have beefs in Quilon. If everything goes all was sick I would have gone right we will arrive in Philly TROUBLE STARTS as they wanted and. give them all three departments. because the hospital was not a about the 15th of February. We i I went to the company agent 15 days notice before I get dis­ fit place to t»e in. If I knew what are giving this advance notice I wish you could let us know to get a place to sleep. Now charged. I was to be locked up I was going to go through I so a Patrolman can be there if we ha-ve reached an agree­ here is where the trouble started. in a room. would have gone under any cir­ waiting for us as we have plenty ment as to working rules with I was told I would have to stay After some trouble I got a cumstances. of beefs for him to straightea the Isthmian Company. If so, Ht the USS on what the agent pass to get off the island. I went said was the company's orders. From this time on I was noth­ to the company, got a few dol­ would ypu let us know as soon out. No matter how hard we try When I refused he called up the ing but a pin cushion for all the lars and a letter and was told as possible? (Ed. Note: "Working aboard this ship, there is no so­ Consul and put me on the phone. needles I had stuck in me, I to go to the Staten Island Marine rules with Isthmian have been lution to our difficulties without I< was mad and told him the, USS went into the hospital at 155 Hospital, where I am writing working rules. pounds and dropped to 122. The was a fink joint and I would this true story of what happen­ Everyone On board is in the not stop there. I told him what good doctor wanted to out me ed to me, in the hope that my LOG Reader Sends best of health and wishing they I thought of the outfit and their open in this condition. I was too Union will see that it doesn't Good Wishes To Fields could have been in the States record: during the war and asked weak and told the doctor that happen to another brother. Even was about all I could stand and for the Christmas Holidays. Well, what happened to the money if I am stopped from going to To Mr. Matt Fields: tiiat I wanted to; go to another this is all for this time. A Merry •feey coUected all through the sea I will always carry my good I saw your picture in the Christmas and Successful New hospital. He consented. war, when seamen had to pay old SIU bok. SEAFARERS LOG and read how I didh't see the doctor the I have - two, letters from An­ badly you had been treated. I Year to all from the crew of the forranything^ they got. : I stayed in a hotel for two next day, so I left the hospital thony O'Brien, a member of the have a son who has been a mer­ Queens Victorj^. Anthony J. Tanksi' days,, calling the agent every to see if I could get on the Hun­ Irish Seamen's Union, who was chant seaman for six years. I Ship's Delegate ' ; day to find, out when. I was go ter. I couldn't as I was STU. I in the' hospital with me in Ant­ am always thinking of him when Queens Victory XBg' back to the states. I wmt stayed in the USS because I had werp. He attests to the itreatment he is away, so it made me feel wto the agent to the hospital to no other place to go. I tried to I got while thwo fr(Mn the sorry when I read of your plight. get Cooper out who had been get- on. the- USS MoczowsiJ, but nurses. He also testifies to the operated on for appendicitis; I was told: no. I then met the fact that the USS manager and I hope you will soon get well inclsioa was not closed and crew of the SB Southwlnd who another man. (the artist) attempt­ and that everyone will be kind JE" imderstand he' should have were real Union brothers. They ed to get me to take the .idane to you in the hospital. ' stayed on, for' a few. more weeks, took pictures of me which should back to, the states; He says the I wish you a Merry Christmas Ki ; any difference be in the LOG soon. "whole thing waa a ruse to get and a Happy New Year! to the a was going by In.nay fouip4ays at the USS I the artist home» not Mr. Fields." Mzw Mazy Forden toe company's orders. snfltere^ jden for. a To the Editor: Queens Victory Men Yearn For Copy Of Working Rules '' ' �Frldiir^ Jamiaxr IMS TJIE The pictures on this page were taken by Seafarer Donald Southwood on a voyage aboard the SS Joliet Victory, Bobin Lines, to South and East Africa. The shot above is of the vessel at anchor ill the harbor of Beira, P.E.A. Brother South' wood states thp4 there was a good gang aboard the Joliet Victory, and these pictures will give the boys a chance to revive old memories of some happy days. The cargo gear goes up, and responsible for this job are, left to right, Vid Philipis,'^ AB: Blacky Crowelh OS: and Manuel Perez, AB. Shipboard work keeps seamen busy, but a competent crew, like the one on the Joliet Victory, makes the whole job easier. • y• Pa9» Thixte^n FARE RS LOG The 8 to 12 watch below decks takes time off to pose for a picture. They are, left to right, Dan Blake, Jr^ Third Assistant: Red Snyder, Oiler: A1 Aava, Jr. Engineer: and C. Fernan­ dez, Fireman. There always is plenty to do on a ship, but these men knocked off for a short time to have their picture taken for the LOG. The 12 to 4 Engine watch observes "coffee time." Pouring is Third Assistant Joe Villa. Oiler Charles Deroba, Fireman Albert Jones, and Jr. Engineer Don Southwood anxiously await their turns. A picture of the 4 to 8 watch was also sent in, but the heads of the men were unaccountably cut off. Red Bean, BR, does his daily dozen on the punch­ ing bag. Most of the gang took their turns on the bag and it took quite a beating during the fourmonth trip. Punching the bag was good exercise and a fine way to let off steam during the long Africaand-retum voyage. Some other members of the Deck Department snapped at their work. According to Secdarer Don Southwood, this crew pitched in with a vim and made the ship a typical SIU home away from home. L, to R„ Red McStravich. AB; A1 Birt, OS: and Joe Stackovich, AB. A1 Birt, OS, and Red McStravich, AB, hard at work handling a line. Two more members of the Deck Gang, uniden­ tified at work straightening gear. .'S l: Bosun Mickey Byrnes showing the Deck Gang how it's done on a good SIU ship. < ^ 3 This is a scene in one of the native villages near Beira. Left to right in'front of the kraal are Charlie Deroba, Oiler; a native boy: Don Southwood, Jr. Engineer; and Blackie Cro­ we!], 08. For some of the crew it was the first visit to "Africa and they made sure tol take in all the^ interesting dghts while •d'hey'were there," '.A' Henry Halfastern, the s^liet Victory's mascot, was a fav­ orite of all crewmembers. Henry shared the duties of mascot with another dog named Seaboots, whose picture Yfu not sent in. '' '' > V' V - J--* - , - * ^ Another scene in Beira, where the men of the Joliet Victory went ashore to examine the local customs. This family, posed in front of ijts hut, readily cooperated with the photog­ rapher to produce this picture of a native family in its own »m|bei of the crew report that they were surroundings. Members wtil treated by thsl iidiabitailtf. �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, January 9, 1948 Stewardess Does More Than Carry Book Mrs. Johannsson was one of these committee mem­ bers. NEW-ORLEANS—The other day during one of our During the war, while the companies were still quiet moments here in the Port of New Orleans, I operating passenger, service to the Islands and South was hanging around the Dispatcher's Desk listening to America, Mi-s. Johannsson was a Stewardess on the some of the membei-s talking about their last trips. SS Sixola when it was torpedoed in the ^puth At­ At a point in the conversation one of the Brothers lantic. She was one ot the last to leave the ship. asked: "Are the Stewardesses on the passenger ships PRESENCE OF MIND actiye members or do they just carry a book so they can ship?" At the time the ship was struck, one of the crewWell, I wasn't in on' the discussion, so I didn't members, now an SIU man, was taking a shower. He intervene, but I think I can answer the Brother's ran out of the room and hit the boat deck without question to his satisfaction. even slowing down to pick up a toweL To keep the To one of our Stewardesses, the only one I have man from freezing to death, Mrs. Johannsson wrapped knowledge of at the moment, the SIU means more him in a blanket and held him in her arms through­ than carrying a book—it is, as to most members, a out the cold night. way of life. When the companies quit carrying passengers, she, Mrs. Edna'T. Johannsson, Book no. 48308, Steward­ like most Stewardesses, joined the Army Transport ess on the SS Del Norte, is a real active Seafarer Service where she served throughout the war. By who takes part in all Union affairs with the same the war's end she had received all of the Merchant "energy as the most militant male member. Marine combat medals. USED DIRECT ACTION Incidentally, as far as it is known around here, she is the only woman holding a lifeboat ticket in the She started sailing seventeen years ago on United American Merchant Marine. * Fruit ships. There was no union to protect the seamen After gaining her release from the ATS to sail and see that they received decent working and living passenger ships again, she shipped from the New conditions. The procedure then was to form committees to call Orleans SIU Hall aboard the Del Norte. She has been jjipon the Captain and company officials for improving aboard the Del Norte since then, and " on the last trip was elected Stewards Department Delegate. bnditions. By JOHNNY JOHNSTON i- From first hand experience, as I paid off the ship, I can say she did an excellent job. She had compe­ tently handled all the routine duties of her depart­ ment, and at the payoff had all books and permits ready for the Patrolman. After discharging her duties, she sat at the table with the Patrolman and took up a collection for on6 of the crewmembers who had fallen down the elevator shaft. At a meeting of the crew she had been elected to see that the Brother was well taken care of and she was intent upon carrying out the crew's wish. When the crew asked her if she was going to be Delegate on the next trip, she laughed and said, "It is a pretty hard job. Sometimes I can't get around to see the boys during their time off, so I usually try • to see them while working or at the meetings. "There are 46 men in the Stewards Department which makes the Delegate's job a big one, but if the Department elects me, I will try to do all I can." FIGHTING RECORD Her words to the crew, coupled with her excellent record of fighting for her fellow crewmen during the past seventeen years, should convince the most skep­ tical of men that Edna Johannsson is doing much more than carrying a book. She, and her sister Stewardesses, I'm sure, are just as proud to be members of the SIU as any of us and the record speaks for itself. Unclaimed And Retroactive Wages American Liberty Steamship Corporation 75 West Street, New York, New York BOSTON E. Matthews, $5.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS ' Crew of SS Seatrain "Havana. $1.00; : L. Carrasquillo, $5.00; Wm. M. Bowman, $1.00; Joseph Peter Wise, $3.00; M. A. Roche, $4.00; H. E. Williams, $1.00; H. W. Clemens, $2.00; M. N. Kalaimbris, $5.00; L. Turi, $3.00; A. J. Amodio, $3.00; T. Andrews, $10.00; T, H. Carbarns, $1.00; F. Barry, $1.00; H. Ehmsen, $3.00; R. V. Sawin, $1.00; John Weiss, $2.00; A. Tuur, $1.00; F. Harvey, $5.00; H. Engelder, $1.00; J. P. Doyle, $2.00; C. J. Wille, $5.00; Ken You Kong, $10.00. SS CAVALIER M. Connolly. $2.00; W. A. Hazen. $2.00; F. A. Olson, $2.00; R. Stem, $2.00; C. P. Parker, $5.00; W. E. Bowman, $2.00; D. L. McKeen, $2.00j David Allan, $5.00; J. J. Celtz, $2.00; C. S. Hern, $3.00; H. J. Pancost, $6.00; E. L. Dover. $3.00; R. Dudley. $2.00. SS JEAN G. W. Ehmsen, $1.00; J. J. Mullican, $1.00; A- Gonzales, $1.00; R. Barrientos, $1.00. SS MARINA F. Miller, $1.00; J. Salad. $1.00; V. Torres. $1.00; R. Campbell. $1.00. SS SOUTH STAR C. P. Bush. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS W. E. Pepper. $5.00; C. Cahill. $10.00; C. W. Johnson, $1.00. SS DIAMOND HITCH H. C. Sanabria, $5.00; W. Przylomski, $1.00; A. Calioto, $5.00; J. Diorio. $3.00. SS FT. MATANZAS F. Kelly, $1.00; E. Meyer, $2.00; J. King, $L00; C. E. Luckey, $1.00; B. C. Ferrell, $3.00; A. Roberts. $2.00; W. Zaleski, $1.00; Thomas Brennan, $3.00. SS GADSDEN B. Hansen, $5.00; A. R. Swiszczowski, $5.00; N. Sepe, $2.00; P. Gonzales. $5.00; W. Rupnik, $5.00; J. E. Rivers, $5.00; J. Rodriguez, $5.00; J. Stopowski, $2.00; E. Mathiesen, $5.00; J. rykezynski. $5.00; R. Davies, $4.00; . C. K. Neumann, $2.00. S; SS ROSARIO pfc" J. L. Marrero, $1.00. SS MONTEBELLO HIILS John Doyle, $3.00. SS STEEL ADVOCATE Donald Cowell, $2.00; R. F. Black, $3.00; James Murphy, $5.00; Robert Roy-Ranges. $5.00; Adrian G. Donnelly, $5.00; Russell P. Howard, $5.00; J. C. Szczepanski, $3.00; Budd N. Hull. $5.00; Samuel Brunsoii, $5.00; Edward F. , Piskorski, $5.00; Ramon O. Antoine, $5.00; Cesere Bisiak, $5.00; Guillermo (Q. Nuttal, $5.00; Eugene J. Goralski, $5.00; John J. Shive, $5.00; J. Kaz' inierski, $5.00. SS Halton R. Carey $20.52; J. Sealock, $2.00; Ronald siter, $11.66; Maroin Gordon, Angus Maclntyre, 427.59; John Purcell, $24.96; J. Hubbell, $23.16; $13.54; D. Greenhill, $4.66; Morris, $24.69; -Thomas J, C. Wiles, $23.16; J. Martin, Jr., George Finklea, $6.05; Tom ' .-iv . Walker, $5.12; J. V. Erlacher, $23.16;* N. Helms, $23.16; E. Doyle, $2.34; Milon Eison, $9.33; SS BIENVILLE $20.22; Wm. H. Nunn, $4.20; H. Behrends, $18.52; Ralph Strick­ James Davis, $6.06; Theodore G. O'Rourke. $2.00; R. Yantz. $1.00. A. Phipps, $3.26; Harley Mollison, land, $8.91; ' W. Trolle, $2.34; Conner, $2.34; Lundy Cason, SS WACOSTA F. J. Devlin, $5.00; A. Fase, $1.00; P. $3.26; Paul Goncalves, $3.73; Wm. Joseph Farrow, $3.73; James L. $2.79; John Blizzard, $3.25; Ran­ F. Rasmussen, $1.00; O. P. Smith, R. Greaves, $3.73; Malcolm Get- Gavin, $2.34; Charles Jaynor, dolph Browder, $5.13; Wm. Ax$2.00; E. Cromwell, $1.00; J. McKenna, chell, $4.66; Wilmer Fisher, $4.20; $3.26; Rufus Phillips, $3.73; gon, $2.79; Clarence Barrineau, $2.00; D. Calarin, $1.00; V. Vecchio, J. Debose, $4.20; Leo F. Bette, Charles Convertino, $2.34; Daniel $2.34; Tennyson Ashe, $6.06; Mus­ $1.00; K. Kristensen. $1.00. $373; Leonard Armantano, $3.73; Convertino, $2.34; Thomas Wood­ tafa Wakkey, '$26.66; Clarence SS HILTON E. Badual. $1.00; J. Masongsong, H. F. Kirk, $1.19; Walter Kirk- en, $2.79; Louis Yarborough, AkeVs, $2:^4; Julian P. Whitley, $1.00; P. SanMiguel. $1.00; G. Adamisin, land, .26; Francis Lambert, ;80; $5.14; Wm. Yonmans, $19.14; John $5.99; Robert Woods, $1.99; Har­ $1.00; S. C. Segree, $2.00; E. Contoral, John H. Lancelot, $1.60. F. Williams, $1.40; Frederick old Weathers, $2.67. $1.00; C. W. Bryant, $1.00. SS Stephen W. Gambrill Rauser, $1.40; Rufus Williams, SS HOOD RIVER SS Walter M. Christiansen A. Aawa, $1.00; L. Kuypers. $1.00; Fred Lindsey, $30.57; Otto R. Nulle, $3.18; F. N. Sullivan, $1.87; Howard Weston, $2.79; J. E. Hanks, $3.00. Laske, $157.78; Hubert Paeshuys, $3.58; George Smith, $2.54; S. Harry Thompson, $2.34; C. Sto­ $1.84; Elud Castonguay, $3.55; J. Unger, $1.37; -A. Pawlukowski, rey, $2.79; A. Tannanki, $2.34; ISTHMIAN STRIKE J. Rogers, $9.98; F. L. Lindsey, $5.51; Burton Owen, $4.99; "Wm. Ernest Sims, $2.80; Maroin Skin­ DONATIONS F. Flynn, $2,39; Delmar H, Hutch- ner, $1.40; Walter Smith, $2.79; $17.56; T. R, Terringtop, $21.34; John F. 7ahl, $5.00; C. H. Green, ins, $5.39; John C. Hall, $1.73; John W. Pruitt, $4.20; Joseph J. H. Tatlin, $10.32; W. C. StUea, $20.00; 1. Gwartney, $20.00; W. GusT. K. Henricksen, $47.59; R. M. Martin, $1.40; Ernest Mitchum, $10.32; Carl Jackson, $5.60, J. B. tavson, $20.00; W. Ford, $20.00; M. H. $2.34; Charles Mizell, $1.40; Wm. Marris, $2.34; Robert Plunket, McGlauflin, $25.00; Ivy Robertson, Jones, $47.59; James Martines, Bernaldo Villanueva, Mockenfuss, $2.34; C. Martin, $2.79; D. E. Steely $5.14; Samuel $25.00; G. V. Hall, $20.00; A. Espino, $29.00; $5.00. $1.80; Sidney C. Turkeville, $3.24; $2.34; Frank Judah, Jr., $1.40 A. Harris, $6.79; Joseph S. - SS MOORING HITCH Robert W. Thompson, $3.24; H, J. Robert Kline, $2.79; James Las- Fryonx, $1.19. P. R. Smith. $5.00. Paul, $80.35; Tom Hale, $12.65; SS STEEL ADVOCATE .&y.. C. J. Clarke. $10.00; Donald Cowell, Geo. C. Palem, $4.97; Harry R. $10.00. Paul, $3.68; Frank J. Regan, $3.80; Joseph Stuntebeck, $1.37; WALTER H. STOVALL 4 4 4 J. R. Beatty, $1.54; John W. FRANK W. VAN LEW Get in touch with J. Gray, c/o Baush, Sr., $1,98; M. Hook, $3.20; W .Smith, $3.20; Harold E. Dela- SIU Hall, Cleveland, Ohio. He Get in touch with Victor W. It is the proud boast of the hurty, $9.60; Leonard Hummell, was your shipmate on the SS Sease, 6700 St. Estaban, Tujunga. 4. 4- 4. Seafarers International Un­ $32.00; Thomas J. Baier, $15.40; Petroile when yoii were Bosun. J. S. WILLIAMS 4, t 4. ion that an SIU ship is a clean John A. Madden, $15.40; C. L. Please contact the American. RALSTON A. STUART ship Let's keep it that way. Shart'zer, $1.46; W. Smith, $5.19; Merchant Marine Staff Officers' Your parents would like to Although most of the crews Mike McCullagh, $1.19; R. High, Association, -41 Sutter- Street or leave a ship in excellent con­ $1.66; Wm. P. Gorman, $10.26;' hear fi-om you. Mr. and Mrs. L. 564 Market Street, San Francisco dition, it has come to the at­ Carmels Figueroa, $1.56; Alfredo R. Stuart, St. Francis, Kan. 4, Calif. tention of the membership Morales, $4.66; Raymond L. Har­ % % CHARLES W. KERSHAW that a few crews have vio­ ris, $11.20; Stanley Heideicki, ARMANDO DEFERNO Your, friend John A. Kevicki lated this rule. So they have $1.40; Wayne H. "^Clift, $11.20; gone on record to have all Barthold Christiansen, , $3.26; wants you to write htm at 826 The case aboard the SS Thomas quarters inspected by the Charles Maseley, $16,55; Martin South Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Cresap has been settled in your favor. If you report to the Ship­ Patrolman before the payoff, Walsh, $21.99; Leonard T. Can­ 4, 4 i ping Commissioner at Baltimore and if the conditions are un­ JOSEPH F. S .BARRON non, $2.94; William Tatham, satisfactory, he has the right $3.73; Roy W. Weaver, $1.60. Get in touch with your sister. you can pick up an order on the to hold up the payoff until MV Coastal Competitor Colleen Barron Worthy, Attalla, company for the money due you. everything is spic and span. R. Kurtli, $10.41; Martin Hag- Ala. 4 4 4 AL WHEELER Remember that the Patrol­ erty, $17.07; Russell Boyette, 4^ 4 Get in touch with Ray Berg­ man can only have repairs $3.73; Roger Roemhild, $20.83; E. KENNETH WEISNER made if he knows what has E. Weaver, $1.46; H. Mulholland, Communicate with your eron, 41 Silver Street, Middleto be done. Cooperate by $5.66; Eustace Fay, $2.88. niotner, Mrs. G. Weisner, Na­ town, Connectici-tt, care of Mrs. making up a repair list be­ SS George G. Crawford tional Hotel, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Francis Lefebvre. fore the ship docks. Give one E. N. Mitcher, $9.75; G. H. 4 4 4 4 4 4. copy to the Skipper, and one Stackhouse, $33.76; J. Delgado, TRINIDAD GEORGE • FRANK RAKAS to the Patrolman. Then you'll $33.32; W. Deluca, $13.04; Troup, Contact your mother, Mrs. Get in touch with Tom Jasko, see some action. $2.81; James S. Judge, $13.42j^ Mary Rakas, 245 Glover St., 439 Henry Street, South Aihboy, 1 Anthony Fusco, $1.37; D. Shuler^ Brownsville, Pa. N. J . PERSONALS Keep It Clean! ii\ �Friday, January 3, 1948 Tsn E {[age Fiftean SEA P A R B R 8 r LV G 1 5.-66 Hughes, Hugh 4.32 Held, Camille E. 4.36 Hughes, Robert C. .... 12.14 Helem, M. .49 Hughes, Wallace G. .. 5.14 Helgoe, Willard L. 4.27 . Huguley, James M. .. 2.82 Kelvin, Hamilton S. Hulecki, Edward > 24.79 Hemstead, William 12.27 Hull, Arthar L 1.06 j,: Hemund, Rudolph L. 4.66 Hull, Geo. C 11.71 Henault, Haymond A 7.15 Hull, John N .71 'Hendershot, James L. ...... 3.56 Hulme, Kenneth A 9.95 Henderson; F. W 5.32 Hume, Peter F 62.20 Henderson, Gordon B 3.38 1.48 Humphrey, H Henderson, Kirkham 1.40 1.87 Huneycutt, Charles H. Henderson, Leland B 11.02 ... 1.88 Hungate, R. K Henderson, Raymond J. .... .46 1.61 Hunger, Geo. E. .. Henderson, William Jr. .. 28.00 3.23 Hungling, Richard J. Hendren, Henry H. 1.91 5.60 Hunkins, John E. Hendrick, Frank J 4.73 9.36 Hunt, Charles Hendiick, R 27 19.82 Hunt, Joe H Hendricks, Benjamin L. .. 7.20 ) 12.83 Hunter, Cecil H. .. Hendricks, C. R 3.17 1.24 Himter, Elliott Hendricks, Otis 9.81 17.36 John T Hunter, .39 Hendricks, Raymond D 16.81 Hess, Kerman E 5.77-Howard, J. W: ... 3.73 Hodges, Robert L .01 Hunter, Leo ... 14.46 L. Hodgki.ss, Robert . C 4.20 Howard, Johnnie Hendricks, Thomas F 16.14 Hesselrode, Homer A 1.00 1.04 Wilbert T. Hunter, .73 53 Howard, Joseph Hendrix, Donald 28.39 Hestines, Gaile 2.84 Hodiman, F 1.48 Hunter, William ... 52.10 5.94 Hestness, Eli V Hoehn, C. W 10.72 Howard, Judson R. Heneten, Charles J. 5.69 9.33 Hunter, William 1.25 5.03 Hetherington, William Heniken, Edward A. 4.47 Howard, Lloyd 18.48 Hoehner, Charles F Huot, Harry N 5.51 N. ... 9.79 2.56 Hewi, Clarence L. Jr Henkelman, Jocobus H. 12 Howard, Nolan 2.75 Hoet, Louis M Hupe, Fritz 10.88 ... 11.59 9;90 Hewitt, Robert R, Hotf, Glen R 1 69 Howard, Warren L. Hennebery, Patrick 2.23 Huppert, George F 4.94 ... 63.61 4.46 Hey, George Hennessey, James J. 8.26 Howard, William J. .74 Hofpland, Edward J Hurdle, Joseph .>... 2.36 ... 10.74 Henricks, John 98.75 Heyan, J. J 2.32 Howe, Alfred G. 11.59 Hoffman, August Jr." Hurlbut, E. V 61.87... 2.82 Henry, Charles 74 Hibbitts, Francis L 1.45 Howe, Burdette L. 7.42 Hoffman, Bertrand S Hurley, Patrick J 63.28 .. 3.29 Henry, Hayden F 9.15 Hickey, Daniel Patrick .... 23.24 Hoffman, Boland A: 11.67 Howe, C Hurum, Elmer C 11.24 .. 3.14 Henson, Fred L 1.42 Hickey, Donald A 2.79 Howe, Weston B 4.78 Hoffman, Charles R Huss, Philip L 2.23 .39 Howell, Joseph C Hentchel, Cecil A 13.54 18.53(Hickey, William R 4.81 Hoffman, Eugene C Hustead, Bobby 13.54 .. 2.23 Herbert, Joseph N 24.84 Howell, Robert 38.16 Hickman, W. 32 Hoffman, George Husto, H, 1.2 .. 10.69 Howell, Robert R Herbert, Eeonard J). .. 25.99 ^•21 Hickman, Oneal 5.07 Hoffman, Ross B Hutcherson, Howard C 9.40 : 11.52 Herbert, Vincent A 12.42 Howell, William 3-92 Hickman, Thomas E 2.23 Hofman, Jr Hutchins, Edward F 10.75 1.00 Herce, Mario ' 5.45 Howerton, Jesse J •74 Hicks, Burrell 7.08 Hogan, Edward E Hutchins, H. R 33.19 Howes, John S 5.54 Hergenrader, Theodore Hogan, S. J 2.00 15.89 Hicks, Carl -45.48 Hutchinson, Stanley J 1.97 12 Herhansen, Otto T 12.01! Hicks, Charles Thomas 2.23 Howland, Raymond S 2.16 Hoggins, Willits Hutchinson, Tjrre Bray .... .78 .86 Herman, Lawerance D 37.33 Hicks[ Delbert C. 1.78 Howse, Alfred 7.90 Hoitela, Carl E.' Hutson, Dewitt T 1.04 24.56 Hermann, J. C 89 Hicks Graham E 3.51 Hoyde, Perre .42 Hokamon, C. 0 Hutter, Robert G 9.85 2.75 Hernandez, E 2.37|Hicksj Homer L 1.87 Hoyt, Carl C. Jr 1.16 Hokamp, Alex Sr I Hutto, Alvin C 21.16 16.28 Hernandez, Edward J 3.81 Hicks' Raymond Jr. ... 3.48 Hoyt, Leonard .80 Hokanson, Carl ; Hutton, Lloyd D 10.74 1.07 Hernandez, Guam 1.78 Hicks, M. 2.59 Hoyt, Robert W 1.42 Hokanson, V 'Hyatt, Richard M .79 ' 2.65 Hernandez, Ignacio ...^ 61.92 Hicks, William H. Jr 45 Hoyt, Samuel F. Jr 29.58 Hoke, James T. Jr Hyatt, Thurmon 8.41 14.83 Hernandez, Percy 19.08 Hiemann, Edward 14.93 Hozier, Robert C ° 10.74 Holahan, Robert P :Hyde, Arthur A 11.59 Huafer, R 11.88 Hernandez, Rudolf J 7.00 Higgingothan, Uric 1.65 5.35 Hoscomb, R. E Hylander^ George W 1.98 47.11 Hernandez, S 9.71 Higginbotham, Relet D. ... 5.13 Hubbard, Harold E 2.95 Holden, Joe Ben Hyman, Jack 1.39 1.19 Herndon, Charles F 89.97 Higgins, John M 5.94 Hubbard, Mack 1.19 Holder, Charles E Hyman, Lester McDonald 6.05 Hubbart, Duane E 45 Herring, .Bobby M 127.34 Higgins, Joseph J 19.26 2.63 Holdren, Robert F Icay, C. A 4.22 8.42 Herring, Reginald F 5.65 Higgs, Charles Vernet ... 16.75 Hubble, L 6.29 Holgate, Warren levin, Peter J 58.01 2.41 Herrmann, Robert .89 Highsmith, Julius C 21.86 Hubbs, Robert 4.32 Holhjem, Lars R Igo, William C 4.67 Hudak, Peter 20.06 Herzig, Henry G 3.26 Hightomar, DelmaHolland, Alonzo C 1.42 :... 44.87 Ikerd, Donald J 46.08 2.13 Herzold, Henry J 9.98 Highto, Jimmy A. 4.13 Hudgins, Robert W 1.98 Holland, F. P lim, Carl August .51 Hudson, Frank S 22.47 Hesketh, William A 2.23 Hilszek, Stanley Holland, Frank E 1.14 114.59 ilmboden, Scott A., Jr. 5.46 Hess, Benedict I. V. 1.75 3.13 Hilburn, Joseph 52 Hudson, J 51 Holland, J. P •Immer, Arthur 1.50 Hess, Charles T. .. 8.86 20.53 Hildreth, G. H 94 Hudson, John A .T. 33 Holland, Jack D." I Infante, Antonio 5.10 Hess, Clarence A. 8.92 17.26 Hill, Allan !... .94 Hudson, Joseph 49.85 Holland, Melvin C Ingebretson, Andreas .60 ; . .96 5.60 Hudson, Lester D Hill, Charles C 1.37 Holland, Ralph A Inglehart, Harry N 2.23 5.13 24.27 Hudson, Richard G. ....• Hill, C. E 46 Holland, R. L Inglish, Cecil B 60.00 Huetari, Matti 1.40 1.54 Hill, Dale H 13.53 Hollen, James C Ingram, Robert E 2.24 52.53 5.76 Huff, Charlie R Hill, Edwin C 6.15 Hollinger, Joseph W Ingvarsson, Gunnlaugar 95.86 BALTIMORE 14 Nprth Gay St, 2.90 39 Huff, Conrad Wilson 5=99 Hollingshorst, C Inscho, Floyd W ;69 Calvert 4S39 HilE Edwin W. 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They said that American :> •' f. industrialists would hold prices *at a fair level, and that government controls would be unnecessary. Well, they were wrong or liars. Take your pick.' Within a month of ending OPA, prices went to un­ believable heights, and then continiied to climb. Meat be­ came a scarcity on a workingman's table, and bread and milk soon joined meat. Clothing, including shoes, soon were out of the reach NEW YORK—Initiating a new drive to bring seamen's wages up to the of the normal pocketbook. Rents were pushed up. The present high level of prices, the SIU Negotiating Committee, consisting of ^ cost of entertainment spiraled upward, and corporation J. P. Shuler, Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Paul Hall, profits went to record heights. this week requested permission from the membership to open negotiati<ms But wages remained far behind prices and profits, with the operators for a wage boost. Pointing out that the Union would pre­ '-f ; Even though labor succeeded in obtaining two wage fer that prices drop rather than wages go up, the Committee stated that increases generally, skyrocketing prices soon ate up what 'Vhile the SIU waited patiently. Congress did nothing about controlling prices, and now the situation is hopeless." (Continued on Pa^e 2) Increases Rising HCL ——^ 1 Fortunately, the. Seafarers In- •$ternational Union is the Only active to June 15. Even at that mariti.me union whose contracts time it was obvious that prices contain a clause allowing the were skyrocketing, day by day, wage question to be reopened to record heights, and that the anytime during the life of the wage gain would soon prove to agreement. This will permit im­ be woefully inadequate. mediate negotiations t o com­ This has been borne out, and j mence, and will result in fatter the only possible solution, in the Gharging that the proposed the merchant marine, and, by taking in the ACA Radio Offi­ SIU paychecks so much sooner. face of a politically-mind^ Conamalgamation Of the marine sec- the way, which is the direct cers. gress which refuses to en^ct ^tion of the .American Communi­ cause" of the existence of a dual Within, t^e past.. few months The Committee pointed out price control legislation during cations. Association, CIO, and the imion among Radio Officers. If the situation in the ACA has be­ this is a presidential election an election year, is to press for Marine Engineers Beneficial As- the Radio Officers are divided come so confusing, mainly be­ year, and that Congress will do another increase in base pay. , sociation, CIO, is solely for the into two opposing camps today, cause of an internal struggle be­ nothing to offend big business; There is no doubt that toe I7 purpose of raiding the Radio Of­ it can be traced directly to the tween the pro-and-anti-commu- therefore, it was necessary for shipowners will fight the Union's ficers' Union, AFL, Fred -M. insistence of the leaders of the nists, that wholesale desertions the Union to be realistic and to move, but profits'in the maritime - Howe, general secretary-treasurer ACA that we follow the policies from the ACA have taken place. press for highef wages. ^•The politicians," said the industry are among the largest of the ^OU, called upon the of Stalin. . . ' Some. .officials and a great Committee, "will control prices profits being made today and the S Engineers to reject tlie merger. "<^nceivably, their 'admission many rank-and-file members operators can well afford to pay > "I ask you, and the officers of into the MEBA," Brother Howe have . already puUed out and just the way a turkey controls merchant seamen more money. • ypur union"v said Howe in a cocluded, "might eventually re­ gone over to the RGU. Many a farmer from dropping an axe The Committee suggest^ that ' letter to MEBA president Sam- sult in a division of your union more have indicated that they on "its neck. We who work for the membership be prepared for a living have always gotten a uel J. Hogan, "to look before into two parts, one red" and the would follow suit. rough deal from the politicos, anything that might happen and you leap. I ask you.to investir other white. It was. this development which and the way Congress has kicked to keep in close touch. gate ACA and its leaders more The MEBA - membership has forced \he commie top leader­ No specific wage boost has ^Srthoroughly than .you have done not been polled on the proposed ship of the ACA into allowing around price control is only one been set by the Negotiatingbefore you make the provisional amalgamation, but it is widely a "considerable portion , of the more in the long series." The last wage increase won Committee, but it is certain tha^ C: ' affiliation a permanent one. I known that there is considierable hiembership to switch to another by the "Seafarers was a five per- a substantial increase will be feel that your union has already sentiment, in the union against ClO affiliate." cent pay hike which was retro- demanded. made a great mistake in.^ grant­ ing a pfovisionaL charter to the ;:;AC2A-:. At its :best, it is only a Tfcduesf by ACA t^^ raid an AFL .urilpn, namely the Radio dffiUnion, .C T.iU - AFL . They The proposed merger of the Marine Telegrapji- tioii for. the simple reason that it would place GEORGETOWN. British Gui­ l i^arrfThe Marme^ to do jers section of the Ameficem Commuhicatioxis As-.: the" MEBA intb direct jurisdictional conflict witli ana—Ralph Youtsy has been "kociation, CIO, with the IMarine Engineers Bene­ ~ ~ an AFL union in the industry. released in $1,000 bail and ; 3;heir dirty work' for them." The Seafarers International Union has at all charges against him have Howe .jointed out that discon­ ficial Association, CIO, brought immediate con­ tent over commie tactics in the demnation from' the General" Organizer of the times maintained good relations with the MEB.^. been reduced to manslaugh­ ACA has niade the membership Seafarers International Union, Lindsey Williams. This Union has supported your organization in ter in the case which grew 1)1^ "'/jittery, and to save themselves In a letter to John P. Howland, New York all of its strikes and we intend to keep doing out of the death of a launch from "utter -destryction" the offi­ Agent of -the MEBA, Brother Williams pointed so. We therefore feel that, in order to continue captain here several weeks cials rushed^ madly into the out that the SlU has supported the , Engjieers and preserve this cooperation, the MEBA should ago. Robert BoutwelL yrho in all beefs, and looks upon this move as raiding do all in its power to stop the proposed merger. will stand trial with Brother against the Radio Officers' U^ion, another AFL In view of the trying time ahead, and with Youtzy on the same charge, S i "They look to the Marine Ehaffiliate. the Taft-Hartley law a direct threat to the exist­ was released on bail pre­ fpgjneers to repair the brokenThe full text of jVilliams' letter follows: ^ ence of ,.a free labor movement,. it seems to us viously. dowh machine and get it in runthe height of folly to do _anything that \vould rlpH l ning order and to bring them John P. Howland Trial of the two Seafarers, place our organizations in conflict with qach former crewmembers of the home to Moscow," stated Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, Dear Sir and Brother: other. SS T. J. Jackson, is sched­ Yet, if the amalgamation is successful, the SIU ""Ki/^^he blame for the present ex­ It has been called to our attention through"the uled to open Jan. 18. One istence of two rival Radio Offi- newspapers that the_se|going section of the Am­ and the MEBA would find themselves in con­ of the witnesses. Frank cers' unions was laid: at the door erican Conimunications Association, CIO, is >t- ^ flict over the issues involved. Knight, a shipmate of the We would, therefore, appreciate it if you would two boys, is already here to of the Commie-controlled ACA by tempting to become part of the Marine Engineers . ^ bring this, communication to the attention of ||Qp7H6we when he stated, "They will Beneficial Association; testify in their behalf. Twb to the MEBA the same dis- You are no doubt? aweue that the fCommerdal your mmnbei/ship and to the other officials. other witnesses are on the I uptioif, confusion, turmoil,' and Telegraphers' Union, an - AFL affiliate, has a , Praterwdly yoursi ; : way and are expected be­ 5^ same disrepute which they similar i sectionj the''Eadio .Officers* Union (ROU)i|! Lindae^ WiBiams, fore the trial beghts. ; taught td the R We would thereft^ an.ams^ama^ General/Organi2er»'SIU n el M •i'f •'•Jl 51 As Atten^t To Raid AFL Radiomen Charge Reduced i i- life., j �Page Two Friday, January 2. 1948 v;: SEAFAMERS EiXx ' Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 L P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 * You Can't Eat Promises (Continued from Page 1) little had been won, and then continued to soar so that the guy who works for a living had a permanent spot right behind the eight-ball. He never quite caught up with the High-Cost-Of-Living, and right now he's so far in the lurch that it will take jet propulsion, plus a. sub­ stantial wage boost, to bring salaries and prices into line. Seamen are probably worse off in this respect than other workers. The wages of merchant seamen started- at a much lower level, and although organiiation helped the seamen to obtain pay hikes, nevertheless, maritime wages never reached a par with shoreside salaries. Even during the war, when merchant seamen were risking their lives daily to deliver the goods, wages of seamen lagged far behind the money which was paid to auto workers or electrical workers, for instance. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics figures that an f^^erage family of four needs $3,447 per year.just to rheet the modest living costs. Seamen's wages fall just abbut $1,000 per year short. A fortunate seaman, in these times, works about nine months out of twelve. The rest of the time he's on the beach, waiting for his name to come high e;iough on the register for him to get a job. As jobs become scarcer, the wait between ships «is going to become longer and longer, and the seaman's earn­ ing capacity correspondingly smaller. It's certain that wages have got to be advanced to make \ip that $1,000 shortage. Figures don't lie, and the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, figures prove that seamen are miserably underpaid and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find thne hanging that the shipowners are well able to meet increased pay heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up-by roils. writing to them. Of course, they don't want to do it. They like the W. KASZUBSKI feeling of sitting on that pile of dough rolled up during NfiW ORLEANS HOSPITAL I^. GOLEMBEIWSKI F. E. WHEELER the war, and augmented since the end of hostilities. F. NERING C. McGILBERRY J. PRATS But seamen need more take-home pay, and the Sea­ J. E. SILKOWSKI W. VAUGHN A. AMUNDSEN farers International Union is preparing to take steps to E. LARSEN EDLER E. L. E: fatten^ the pay envelope of all SIU members. E. CARAVONA W. WILCOXSON If prices won't stay within the limits of wages, then S. LeBLANC J. VATLAND ( M. J. FIELDS I wages must rise to meet prices. It's just that simple. L. CLARKE K. A. STANBERG G. KOCJAN M. A; MCALLISTER N. LAWRENSON J. E. HOAR J. S. CARA B. H. TOLBERT J. F. FITZPATRICK G. T. FRESHWATER T. HENDRICKS From time to time, reports have reached the Union 4, i « N. R. CARTWRIGHT of the continued activity of crimp halls, in this country BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. WARD V, p as well as abroad. (See story on Page 3.) N. LONGTINE G. G. RARDIN Many, ship operators are waiting patiently to smash J. E. MAGUIRE J. H. MAWOCY ' J. CARROLL J. T. ALLAN the Union hiring halls. y J. J. O'NEILL F. T. RICHARDSON The way to fend off these operators is to take all L. AL HOLMES E. T. DAWBACK I I the jobs that are offered. Never let a ship sail shortS; BUZALEWSKI S4. J. WHITTAKER handed, for an undermanned ship is easy mea|: for the STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. N. PAYNE . H. A. DRAKE crimp operators. M. EREMSTAD W. F. CANAVAN Another thing: Before you sign off by mutual con­ J./B. DALTON t S. 4. sent, notify the Union so you can be replaced by a Union H. WATSON BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. j. man. And notify the Uniop whenever a non-Union man A. DOLCE J. LEWIS r ' J. GARDNER . R. LORD ^ is signed on a ship regardless of the circumstances. .E. KASNEWSKI • C. CREVIER We must put an end to the crimp halls—and we can, If. McNEELY ' • .- i- ' H. STONE ^ I if we are vigilant. ' T. MUSCOVAGE T. BOGUS Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Close Crimp Halls •i You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.nu (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2hd floors.) ..:V' P. CASALINUOVO J. RIDDLE J. ANDERSON E. DELLAMANO J. SMITH . F. O'CONNELL J. LEE (SUP) MOBILE HOSPITAL W. J. SULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERIES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CARDANA M. W. BUSBY R. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE mm ^ i" i" .... GALVESTON MARINE HOS. ' J. M. FLANNIGAN W. CANANAN (SUP) E. G. TARLTON (SUP) G. D. WINN (SUP) J. CARROLL H. TENA (SUP) •4- 4' 4NORFOLK FRITZ KRAUL CECIL WILLIAMS ' CHARLES LORD JACK WOOTON P. ALLGEIER W. A. YAHL SAMUEL J. STEELE �m t H E SE At ARERS LOG Friday, January 2, |94<|' Page Three How To Live On Your Pay- It Can't Be Done * If you have a wife plus two gets a hat every four ye^s, a children under 15 years old, it coat every five years, a suit cost you somewhere between every two years—but a pair of $3,004 and $3,458 a year to keep shoes every four, months. The the family going as of last June, little girl is allowed a new hat according to a searching budget once every two years plus a study of city workers' families scarf or beret, a coat and three prepared by the Bureau of Labor dresses a year. She gets bobby Statistics. socks every month. Since then, costs have risen By FRANK VAN LEW YOUR WIFE'S COAT due ttr the inflationary rise in If you can get away with it, (Ed. Note: The following ac­ ahead of the seamen on the his cohorts wouH at least li-^ip food prices, and you will need substantially more,, at least three you only have to buy your wife the fellow jet his release from count of the ddmp hall. activi- beach. percent, than the $250 to $288 a a coat every six years, a wool fies of the Antwerp United Sea­ . I went to the American vice- jail and a berth on a ship, bii month called for in the study. dress every five years. In addi­ no—they let him cool his heels men's Service is especially per- consul to get the lowdown and in jail for fifteen days without However, the joker is that for tion, she gets head scarf or beret linent in light of the passage of was 4old this his office simply paying him a single visit. $3,000 a year under present con­ once a year and five cotton or the Taft-Hartley Act. Brother called the USS for seamen and As for staying some , place ditions you don't get much -of a rayon dresses along with two pairs of shoes a year. Nylons she Van Lew's observations were at­ took these the manager said other than the USS white m living. Your wife gets a new needs every month. coat every six years, you get tested to by 23 crewmembers of were available. Antwerp, it is out of the ques about one glass of beer a week Medical care: You can afford to tion. It seems that there is an personally, and you can't lay up get the doctor to come to you . the SS Southland, South Atlan­ USS PRESSURE agreement between the consul's a dime for your old age or a about four times a year, visit his tic Steamship Compahy.) With this information I traced office and the agent to force al new car. You just get by and office a dozen times, have one During my six-weeks stay in the business further, and found seamen into the USS. probably feel pretty uneasy im- ' person's eyes looked at every der this very modest version of i three years and keep everythe Antwerp USS while under- that the manager had taken a CONSUL'S ORDERS the American standard of living. | body's teeth in fair shape. Pro­ , going medical treatment, I saw mair to the Coast Guard in the I was ordered there by the The Bureau of Labor Statistics vided your wife's coat holds out. how the "USS acts as a fine agen­ consulate, gained him seamen's consul's office and M. J. Fields, Transportation: You can't get draws its conclusions from an in­ cy for ships needing men. papers and then taken him to a SIU member, was told he coulc quiry into the economic condi- ® new Car, but if -you have one either stay in the Seamen's Club tions and habits of workers' now you can burn about 14 gal­ In this period I saw fiine men ship. .shipped through the USS as At the ship the Captain refused in the hospital, or go out on families in 34 American cities. lons of gas a week, buy one tire the streets and die. Of the cities investigated, Wash­ every 10 months and spend about either passengers or seamen the man but the USS manager ington, D. C., proved the costliest $15 a year for repairs. aboard American vessels. Five called the company agent, a If that isn't reason enough to to live in. New Orleans the Reading and Recreation: You further increase our boycott o; of the men, NMU members at friend of his, and pressure was this phony outfit, the prices cheapest, but the spread'was only can afford one newspaper a day, one magazine every two weeks that, sailed to Antv/erp on Greek put on the Captain forcing him they charge should clinch it, about nine dollars a week. to accept the man. and one book a year. You and ships. Two others arrived on Prices in the USS in Antwerp NOT IDEAL your wife and the little girl can When I approached the man­ are equal or greater than in the Pahamaniai^and Hondurian ships make a movie about once in ager and told him what I had Belgian bars. The Bureau is careful to ex­ and two were non-seamen. three weeks, the boy can do it learned, he said he had done it plain that its budget study does Beer is seven francs or fifteen ./oi due to an emergency. V/hat the •cents a bottle in the USS while not reveal a "minimum" budget, a little oftener. LOOKED FINKY You and the family can take emergency was I couldn't see as or an "ideal" budget. "All of these men except one the Carlson was not due to sail in the bars it sells for five and in a concert or a ball game about Most certainly it does not show once a year, buy a radio every 10 shipped out through- the USS. for. three days and there were six francs. However, I was able to get the many seamen on the beach qual­ Spam sandwiches bring seven a "luxury" budget, nor does it years. reflect what some sociologist or dope on but. two of them. One ified for the job. Personal Care: You can get a francs and the less said about economist thinks a worker's haircut a little better than once sailed on the Marine Marlin, an the other foods the better. family of four should have or a month. Your wife can get a WHAT EMERGENCY NMU vessel, as BR and the Seamen who stay there under not have. permanent only_once every two other sailed as Galley Utility on An example of their treat­ orders from the agents or con­ What the Bureau did was base years, if you're firm enough, and the William Carlson, an SIU ment totward union seampn is the sul sleep in the dormitory and ts conclusions on actual buying about three finger waves a year. contracted ship. case of an NMU member who live out of their sea bags while habits in the cities studied. Being an SUP member and on was jailed for no reason at all. the private rooms are reserved TOBACCO'S UNHEALTHY After all,, a budget is only as the shipping list-at the time—of The man was waiting for a ship for tourist friends of the man­ good as what comes out of it, Tobacco: All you really can af­ the Carlson's sailing, T was anx- and one would have been led to ager. and here's what you gel for ious to learn how a non-seaman believe, since the NMU endonses If a seaman wants cigarettes $3,000-plus a year for a group ford is three packs of cigarettes could get aboard one of our ships'the USS, that the manager and he pays forty cents a pack. He consisting of a husband about 40 a week for yoU and your wife. But you can'get a cigar or a \s not allowed to buy them on years old, a wife fully occupied package of pipe tobacco once a hi^ subsistence allowance. Any with domestic duties, a 13-year week if you want to indulge in a part of his subsistence unused old boy in high school, and an little high living. for food or room goes either to eight-yyear old girl in grade Of course, if you only have one the USS or back to the agent. school: kid, you only need 85 per cent as \ Housing: You rent a five-room much money to keep up the It seems to me that we, the louse that is adequately heated, above standards.. If you have no members of the SIU-SUP, who Another example of how the With • the two extra hours willin^y or unwillingly enter las hot and cold water, a flush kids at all, you can get by with SIU works hard to square a beef added, the overtime due was as the USS are supporting an in­ toilet and bath tub, a pretty good 65 per cent, perhaps. If you sewage system, and screens on have more than two, the costs go was afforded by a recent over­ follows: stitution that does no good and the windows. •I up. time dispute in New York con­ E. J. Hooper, 12-to-4 Oiler, six can do us a lot of harm. YouJiave an electric refrigera­ The real snapper is that the cerning several men on the SS hours; T. J. Pierce, 4-to-8 Oiler, tor, a washing machine, a vac- average industrial wage is only SPAM HALL Suzanne, Bull Lines. six hours; A. E. Thompson 8-tocum sweeper, an -electric or gas The men were ordered to be 12 FWT, 12 hours; Continos, 4Under the Union's interpreta­ stove, a hot water tank, and about $50 a week. And, as the ,; .jat the dock at eight p^clock on to-8 FWT, eight hours; E. tion of the Taft-Hartley AS:, our plenty of electric power, but you Bureau makes clear, the guy get­ C a Saturday morning and they ar- Brundage, 12-to-4, FWT, eight continuing existence depends on can whistle for a telephone. You ting it can't be sure of 52 pay days a year. If there are four . f rived at that time. However, the hours; and A. A. Zwimpler, 8-to- a closely-knit, well-disciplined can't afford one. in his family, he's-in a jam, for shiix did not arrive imtil 10 12 Oiler, three hours. membership united to keep finks if prices keep going up the living .THREE SQUARES ANYWAY off oT our ships. o'clock. ' standard must drop — fast and Naturally, the men and the One of the best ways to keep Food: You get three squares, far. Patrolmen immediately claimed these -finks off our contracted but one or another of your family that overtime should start from ve^els is to press for the clos­ eats four meals a week out. Each man who makes a ing of the "Spam sandwich-fink There is enough money for an eight o'clock when the vmen ar­ rived as directed, ready, willing donation to the LOG should halls" — the United Seamen's occasional snack at a lunch coun-' and able./ter or for the kids at school, and receive a receipt in return. Service. To insure payment, all about 18 cents a weak is allowed ; The company tried to say that If the Union official to whom claims for overtime must be Finks can ship out of the for candy or ice cream cones. 1 overtime should start frpm the turned in to the heads of de­ a contribution is given does States on foreign flag ships, pay­ And there is only about 25 time the ship arrived, no matter partments no later than 72 not make gut a receipt for off in a foreign port and Sit cents a week left over for beer when Jhe men were told to show, hours, following the comple­ around the USS until they ship the money, call this to the or soft drinks—unless the two up. ; . tion of the overtime work. out. This is especially easy to do kds don't like ice cream cones. attention of the Secretary. ; An argument followed which As soon as the penalty if the manager of the USS is Savings: You can get up $85 a Treasurer of the Atlantic and friendly with the owners or ag­ lasted several hours. work is done, a record should year for straight insurance, but . Winner of the argiunent was Gulf District. ents. be given to the Department you can't save anything, not |the Uriion. head, and one copy held by In other words, companies even in a piggy bank. Send the name of the of­ ^ the man doing the job. ir As a result of this prompt ac- ficial and the name of the • which have tried to set up fink Clothing: You personally can tibh, the men, all of whom were port' in which the occurancs camps in the United States have buy a hat eyery 15 months, a In addition the departassigned to the Engine Depart­ niehtal delegates should took place to the New York succeeded in establishing them coat every seven years, one suit, ment, were declared eligible for HaU, 51 Beaver Street. New overseas. The beautiful part of one pair of work shoes, one pair check on all overtime sheets two hours more overtime pay 72 hours before, the ship it is that we are helping to pay of dress shoes, and three dress York4.N.Y. makes port. than the Company had planned their freight every time we stay shirts a year. it) a USS. to give them. The youngster in high school Brother Charges Antwerp USS With Doubling As Crimp Hall Fast Union Action Gets Overtime For Six Seafarers On Suzanne Attention Members On Overtime �m-v\ Page Four THE SEAFARERS t&G Vtlday, JailuaiT 2; 1948 Seamen's Xmas Week While shipowners plan their kind. It was a Meriy Christmas campaign to eliminate overtime indeed for the skeleton crew. Another tough situation was and whittle down the wages and Sy J. P. SHULER, conditions of "overpaid" seamen, that of the Maritime Commission evidence is piling up these days ship, the Joseph Simon, which Negotiations that seafaring is still one of the radioed from its position 250 Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, William Rentz world's most hazardous occupa­ miles east of St. John's, New­ foundland, "One hold flooding in and. myself, along with several rank' and filers, tions. Last week, ships flying Amer­ storm and unable to pump." have met several times during the past two ican flags and the flags of other Originally on her way to Balti­ weeks with the Calmar and Ore Steamship Com­ nations were cracking up all more, she was later reported try­ panies for the re-negotiation of contracts. over„ the world. Seamen were ing to make it into a Nova Scotia We have completed numerous rules in the General, as well as some of the Departmental losing their lives in the winter harbor. It was bad on the Lakes, too. Working Rules, but still have- quite a long ways storms on the northern oceans, arid were, as usual, facing dan­ From Detroit came the nws that to go before we have a completely negotiated the Venus had finally been freed contract. gerous situations everywhere. and berthed after going aground Whether the numerous crackThe membership should be aware of the fact in the lower Detroit river. For­ ups were the result of faulty that these two companies' contracts, in com­ tunately nobody was hurt. construction, inadequate inspec­ parison with all other SIU contracts, have al­ It wasn't only "overpaid" tion and maintenance or simply ways been substandard and we should and will fhe luck of • the sea was beside American seamen who were fac­ make every effort to change them in these ne­ ing the perils of the sea while gotiations. Unless we do, it will be damned the point. shipowners ashore were relaxing tough to do any more changing in the future. Hardworking sailors spent for the holidays. Christmas at sea, doing their jobs Swedish, Danish, British, Dutch For that reason, your Negotiating Committee " at risk of their lives, while the and others were drowning, freez­ asks the membership that during the, life of owners were conspiring to strip ing, being blown to bits—or hav­ these negotiations that bookmembers should be them of their economic gains. ing the good luck to survive. sure to take all jobs as soon as possible on all There were SIU-SUP men, there And for every disaster or near- these companies' vessels. » were members of other American disaster that found its way into They are further requested by the Negotiating unions, and there were thousands the news, there were a thousand Committee to perform their duties on board ' under foreign flags. dangers faced and overcome on these ships in Union fashion, and keep in touch Most disastrous of the wrecks all seas and in all weathers. with the shoreside officials at all times as to the and founderings reported last status of negotiations. TYPHOON week under the American flag It has been pointed out before to the mem­ was the loss jjf the Park Victory bership of this Union that there is no greater The typhoon which swept the in which nine American seamen Philippines pounded the Danish help to the Negotiating Committee than to have , were reported dead after the motorship Kina to pieces on Sa- good SIU crews on all vessels to furnish any vessel went aground and broke mar island. Three American kind of supporting action necessary. in two on the southwest coast of passengers and 26 other passen­ Finland in a blinding snowstorm. gers and • crewmembers were Necessity for Wage Increases saved. But 34 persons died in DROWNED AND FROZEN Your Negotiating Conynittee recommends to the wreck, all but one of them Sevenmen were swept away seamen, judging by the sketchy the membership that at tonight's meeting in all by the mountainous seas ihat preliminary reports. Some of the Ports that they go on record as instructing the Negotiating Committee to immediately notify aU smashed the ship and all but missing roay^yet be found. contracted operators doing business with the swamped her lifeboats. Two The Brockley Hill, a British SIU of the Union's desire to open negotiations more froze to death, and the freighter, was towed into Halifax for wage increases where the contract allows ninth was drowned. after getting in^o trouble 400 such action. The remaining 41 crewmem- miles at sea. Arriving in Halifax bers were rescued by Finnish under tow the same day was the Since we obtained our last wage increase, the soldiers from a coastal fort who Rockwood Park, flag not named, skyrocketing prices have comifletely wiped this had seen their flickering flash­ which had lost her propeller. raise off the books, and we are now actually light signals. At -the time, the Both ships had been towed earning less than we ever have because of. the ^ipowners were celebrating through snow, ice and heavy steadily increasing prices of all necessary com­ modities. ^^ Christmas Eve. seas. The Committee points out to the menfbership It was a tough week on the The same day, the freighter that this does not necssarily mean we will have John Owen, bound from Buenos Dutch coast. The Norwegian to take job or strike actions. We are the only ship Skoghaug struck a leftrover Aires to Antwerp with grain, Union in Maritime that has a wage re-opening mine on Christmas day and sank flashed an SOS from somewhere clause in our contracts. in ifive minutes with a loss of 26 in the South Atlantic. The Committee further points out, however, The next day, it v/as learned lives. Four days later, the Swed­ that all crews must keep on their toes dm-ing ish ship Plato ran aground at that the Owen had lost a propel­ this , period of wag^ increase negotiations and Ijmuiden, once one of the main ler and was adrift 1,000 miles they should be prepared to take whatever action east of Buenos Aires. Later, it German E-boat bases, and indica­ becomes necessary to back up the demands of tions were that the tugs might was reported that the freighter the Union' Negotiating Committee. have a hard time pu-ling her off. Lord' Delaware was towing her The Negotiating Committee at this time is not The same day, the American toward Rio de_ Janeiro. announcing a flat given sum for increases but A dispatch from Honolulu said yacht Seafarer was towed into will, upon compiling flgures and percentages, de­ that the freighter Simon Benson Maasluis, near Rotterdam, after mand wage increases in accordance with the - had finally limped into Honolulu. losing her mainsail and wrecking percentage of price increases over the past 12 The heavy seas of a North Pacific her motor in the North Sea.' A months. storpi had started her plates British steamer brought her in. I All in all, the holiday week somewhere south of the Aleu­ Finances for a good many thousand sailors, tians. ~ " The cargo of rice, she was was something less than joyous.Various Ports have come, ihto line on recom­ carrying to the Orient began to mendations made, by the Quarterly Finance swell, and a lot of rice was jet­ Committee. The Ports of Boston and New York tisoned lest it burst the ship. have reduced their staff by one person each, It took the Benson nearly 10 as per the Quarterly Finance Committee's Report. days to get into Honolulu to There is one item of expense from the var­ which port she was escorted by ious Ports which runs into a heavy amount of a Coast Guard cutter. money for trie Union. That is those expenses Five seamen made up the listed in Building Maintenance and Repair. skeleton crew of the Maritime Headquarters issues each week a SecretaryCommission freighter Andrew Treasurer's Financial Report in which all ex­ Moore when the tug towing her penses for each Branch are broken down and to the Wilmington, N. C., boneanalyzed. The membership is urged to study had to cut the towline. this report and, when studying it, to pay partic­ ular attention to the expenses listed in the var­ "UNABLE TO PUMP" ious Ports under the heading "Building Main­ tenance and Repair." * la stormy seas off the Carolina It is recommeded that all. Agents watch this • coix&'t, two additional tugs had particular expense very carefully, and that no to stand by whUe the Moore YovRVinoi* / money be spent unless absolutely necessary for pitched and tossed at anchor, this item. without power facilities of any j N Secretary-Treasurer The Agents are informed that in future Head­ quarters Reports, this item will be dealt with in more detail. Headquarters Offices has cut its staff as per the Quarterly Finance Committee's recommen­ dations, as pointed out in last week's report. We are liow making plans to reduce expenses in Headquarters Offices to a greater extent wher­ ever possible. The membership will be informed of these reductions from time to time. The membership is urged to read all Headqiiarters Financial Reports, and ask officials in each Branch for copies of them so that they can know just what is happening with their money. Although the Union is solvent and our in­ come more than covers our expenses, we still must cut a lot of excess expenses to prepare for the stormy days ahead. The quicker all officials realize this^ the better off we Svill be. The mem­ bership should take an interest in this matter and know what the score is. * Closing of SIU Branches The Port of Marcus Hook has been closed, as per the membership's recommendations. Agent Steve Cardullo and Patrolman Bob Pohle are now operating in the Port of Philadelphia, as per membership instructions. The Union now has a sub-Branch in the Port of Miami, Fla., with one of the former officials from the Port-of Tampa acting as Agent. Due to economic reasons, it is recommended that this sub-Branch be closed no later than January 15, at which time our rent is up. It is pointed out that the traffic in that Port has not been as heavy as previously expected. Further, it isn't possible for an official to liv* in Miami on the wages he' receives from the SIU, due to the tourist season and boom time conditions in that Port. Prices are so unreason­ able, it takes all of a man's wages to live. Therefore, it is recommended .that the Port is closed, a representative cover Miami from Tam­ pa as was done before. The membership is urged, once this move is taken, to cooperate in every manner and see to it that no one coming on board the ships in Miami as crew replace­ ments are finks, and are instructed to see to it that the men are replaced through the Tampa Hall. General Elections Last year a recommendation was" made by Headquarters Offices in regards to the General' Elections of the past year, which should stand as a good recommendation for this year. This recommendation -as made last year follows verbatinw ~ "The elections for the officials of the SIU for the year 1947 was termina^ted December 31. According to the SIU Constitution,, a Tallying Committee to tally the votes should be elected the second regular meeting in January. This was ; inserted in the Constitution when meetings were held regularly every Monday and has never been changed. Now that the meetings are held every fwo weeks, this will not be practical. If a committee were not elected here tonight it would be the 29th of t^e, month before they made their final report and would be the 13th of February before it would be concurred in by all the membership, therefore, delaying the elec­ ted officials from going into pffice on the tiine scheduled by the Constitution. A special su­ preme quorum has a right to make corrections in such issues. Tonight we have here a special supreme quorum. Therefore, I recommend that under New Business a committee, as per'.the spe­ cial supreme quorum section in bur Union Con­ stitution be elected here tonight to tally the bal­ lots of the election for the officials of the SIU for the year of-1947." / Therefore, for the reason of completing the General Elections as soon as possible, and get*lting the decks cleared for many actions whichwill be coming up in the next few months, such 'as wage increases, etc., Headquarters Offices recommends to tonight's meeting in all Ports that a Committee be elected as per the Consti­ tution ftom each Branch to tally votes. �THE SEAFARERS LOG FridaiT' Januur; 2.^ 1949^ Page Five Membersltip Must PusJi Own teefs By WM. (CUHLY) HENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping has was sick at the time, and was picked up again in this port. going to press charges, but went Last week there were more home instead. jobs on the board than there A «nan has to press his own were men to fill them, but we charges, we can't do it for him. will get them all filled eventually. So nothing can be done in this Paying off in- the days just ease. * before Christmas were: The Bar­ Yet if a man gets away once bara Fritchie and the Mae, Bull; "with something like turning a the Lahaina Victory, Robin; the hose on a man, he is apt to try it Oliver Loving and Arthur Hul- agairj on somebody else. Event­ bert, Alcoa; the Winthrop Mar­ ually 'somebody will be badly vin and James W. Cannon, Isth-' hurt. ' mian; the Ponce De Leon and -PUSH OWN BEEF Governor Comer, Waterman; the Marore, Ore Line; the Seamar, If you have a beef like this Calmar; the Cornelius Gillian, one, carry through with it. The South Atlantic; the John A. Union will back you up. Cer­ Donald, Smith and Johnson, tainly don't l^ave a Patrolman The Winthrop Marvin, the Cor­ holding the bag by skipping out. nelius Gillian, tHe Marore, the Press the charges so the offense Seamar and the James W. Can­ won't be repeated against an­ non aU signed on again, and other member. there will be additional sign-ons Members around here keep the coming week. asking about the tanker situation and they sure want to see the GOOD PAYOFFS The above were good payoffs- SIU make headway in the tanker with all crews sober, and, in field. general* all beefs settled with There are no strikes on in everybody happy 'as a result.- Baltimore right now, but we This is the way things should be keep hearing rumors that the if we want to keep our gains, MFOWW may go out in an effort win new ones and organize more to get better wages and condi­ non-union outfits. Then we will tions. If they do have to, we always have something to work will back them to the limit here, with as well as something to giving them all the help they need. The SIU always backs up work for. However, there was one beef men who are fighting for their on the James W. Cannon which rights and for legitimate gains. we did not settle for the simple Seafarers in the Baltimore reason that the man concerned Marine Hospital are in good was more anxious to leave for shape and are eager to thank the home than he was to see the membership for their Christmas money which was given in the matter cleaned ^up. It was a higly legitimate beef, true Christmas spirit. In our never-ending campaign too, and should have been fixed up to prevent its happening to keep the Union in good shape we are keeping the gashounds again, if for no other reason. The Chief Engineer of this out of the way. They know we Isthmian ship turned a fire-hose have an eye constantly open for with 80 pounds of pressure on an them and they just don't come Oiler to wake him up. The Oiler around. Shipping Good For Blatk Gang In New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — In this port, business and shipping continue at a right fair clip with the Black Gang boys having the least trouble landing berths right now. Deck Department shipping is quite good however, and only the Stewards Department is in a condition that can be called somewhat slow. Tanker shipping is going on at a really high level, and it can be expected to hold up all through the winter with everybody in this area having difficulty getting enough oil too keep warm. We had enough trouble with the big snow storm, so it was a good thing that the Christmas week payoffs were very clean and easy to handle. The big snow made things tough for the Patrolmen who couldn't get to all the ships in time. In fact, the Port of New York was tied up. tight for a day and a half. But thanks to a bunch of highly cooperative crews, we got everything handled. Among -the payoffs was the Alcoa Cavalier which was in very good shape. In fact, it was so good that there wasn't a beef aboard her. Other good payoffs included the Knox "Victory, Waterman, the Alexander Clay, South Atlantic, and-the Seatrader, of the newly contracted Seatrade Corporation. York. A goood many ships were held up a day or two before they could get out. Others had to wait a While bfore they could come in. The worst situation we had here last week concerned the crew of the Smoky Hills, Los Angeles Tankers. This was an^ J ,1.1 ^ other gang who had the ship sold out from under them in Erigland. The boys new back across t'ne Atlantic and paid off at the com­ pany office hejre with a lot of beefs and, what was worse, a lot of loggings. MEN NO CREDIT The Patrolmen did the best: they could, but they simply could. not lift all the loggings because, the crew had done too much per­ forming in one port and another.. In fact, the behavior of some of was pretty bad, and certainly no credit to themselves or the Union.' * A word to men going aboard. Isth'mian ships and encountering! old-time Isthmian men without full books among the crews: Give them a chance. Don't think of them as bums or com­ pany stiffs. Chances are they are neither, and they should be treated as any set of tripcarders should be treated. In fact, the behavior of some:, educated in ;SIU ways, in the content and meaning of the Isth­ mian contract. Maybe there aren't as many company stiffs as you think there are. Moreover, if a man is a company stiff, you'll find out about him soon enough. Boston White Christmas Stymies Ail Shipping Except For Tankers By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON — Anyone in these their organization and their shipparts who wanted a white Christ- mates. mas certainly had his • wish ful­ Brother George Meaney made filled. A few days ago Boston got the rounds with the hospital dele­ a few inches of snow (the sub- gate on Christmas Eve, and brought his greetings in person, LOST IN SNOW urbs a lot more); then, before to SIU brothers, nurses, doctors, The payoff of the last-named the old storm had been cleared and other patients, and to say; Ship resulted in a little trouble, away, another dozen inches or so that George was popular with all however, which for once couldn't descended on top of the old hands at the Brighton Hospital is By GAL TANNER be blamed on the'company. blanket (up to 20 inches in the really an understatement. • MOBILE — The long-awaited having just missed celebrating On the way back from 23rd suburbs) and just about brought And I'd like to add that Broth­ announcement by the Waterman Christmas at home, wanted to Street, Brooklyn, where the ship everything to a standstill. er John Kuropatkin donated $5 Steamship Company was made be home in time for New Years. was berthed, the Patrolman got to the men in the hospital. Shipping has been affected al­ this week, when the company The Hospital Patrolman made himself lost in the snow which so. The tankers are in and out Well, here's hoping that the stated that the 5 percent wage the Hospital round early Xmas was falling pretty thickly at the increase,' retroactive to June 15, Week, and gave all the men their time. He survived tO' tell the regularly and account for most New Year is one of continued was ready and waiting at the' benefits plus the $10!00 gift voted story, so you could say the end­ of the jobs on the board. Lately prosperity for the members of' most of the tankers hitting this the SIU, with the boards in all company office in this port. This by the membership. ing was happy anyway. area are coming in from coast­ Halls loaded with jobs, and withWe had only a few men in the applies to company-owned ships Another story involving the wise, or very short foreign runs. good sailing for all hands. Hospital, and they have since re­ only. big snow: We sent a couple of And even the tanker situation is The retroactive wages for ships ported to us that they had a §ne men from the Hall to ship on the getting rather hazy according to time, considering where they operated under bare-boat charter Cornelia, a Bull Line ship tied West Coast minutes. ^ can be collected at the company were. up way over in Kearny, New We are enlarging the Baggage However, the optimistic view is office in New York. Jersey. . They started out in the that the SUP-contracted outfits The SEAFAREI^ LOG is and Storage Rooms to take care . ' As yet, Alcoa Steamship Com-, middle of the storm and made it will gain when the Maritime of the increasing number of men ihe membership's paper; it pany has not completed its list to Journal Square in Jersey City. Commission gets through jug­ who ship iout of Mobile. In a, 'is a medium for the expresof retroactive wages, but prom­ And there they sat—for three gling the tankers around. short while we shotdd have ade­ ises that it will , be ready in the ''sion and airing of your ideas, quate facilities to accommodate days. The outlook up to New Years near future. suggestions, beefs, etc. The That's» how it was in New • Shipping here goes along at a everyone. Day shows two tankers paying LOG urges all Brothers to off, one coastwise and one near­ pretty pace with five sign-ons submit material for publica­ by foreign. Plenty of other stuff and three payoffs within the last tion. pulls in for brief "in transit" week. The payoffs were exstops, but few jobs, if any, are Occasionally, hawever, we deptionally smooth, with only one to be had from this traffic. receive a complaint saying Jaeef hanging ^ fire. The membership of Ihe Seafarers Internaiicnal Union has that a beef we have printed • This has been referred to consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be Apparently the other ports are is a personal one and with­ Headquarters for clarification, good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear experiencing a similar shipping out basis in fact. and as soon as we get a decision such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard slump, judging from the reports it will be printed in the LOG SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above To avoid recurrence of of members registering. for the information of the mem­ all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. such situations in the LOG PROSPECTS GOOD bership. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there whenever possible, criticisms by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyof individuals should be sign­ FULL CREW SHIPPED After the New Year, however, fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to ed by the ship's delegates things should pick up. According Christmas Eve we shipped provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. to advices from Portland, Maine, and/or as many of the crewfive men, and the day after These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL members as are interested. where we have had nothing for Christmas we shipped a full' crew HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual a couple of weeks, there should This would eliminate any to Panama City to take the place, for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's weL be some action up that way. possibility of the beefs be­ of a' gang on a Liberty. Stew­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken ing regarded as personal. The SIU oys in the hospital ards Patrolman Jeff Morrison repeatedly by Seafarers in isU ports. had a pleasant holiday, thanks, to [ > paid off this scow, and the men, Waterman Retroactive Readjr (1 SUGGESTION Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union j m �fMt-. "P^ge Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Canadian Seafarers Send Their Thanks To A&G District For Help In Organizing Friday, January 2. 1948 HEROES OF THE ALEXANDER CLAY By GENE MARKEY and MIKE QUIRKE confined to the maritime field these rats and. the Canadian Dis­ alone. trict should be no exception. Occasionally you were asked to Terrific gains have been made MONTREAL—With the closing don the white caps and go to the by "other districts of the SIU, and of the navigation season in the assistance of other AFL work­ 1947 can be considered one of port of Montreal, we of the Can­ ers. Most notable help was that the SIU's most successful years. These gains have been made adian District take the oppor­ given the Pocketberok Workers' possible only through the mili­ beef in which the crew of the tunity to thank the membership Alcoa Pegasus played such a tancy of- the membership. With of the Atlantic and Gulf District prominent part. Through that" your proud record as an ex­ for the fine cooperation and as­ and other splendid actions on ample, we of the Canadian Dis­ sistance given us in our drive to your part, we have gained the trict are determined to build an organize and re-educate Canadian respect and admiration of the organization that truly reflects labor movement throughout this the SIU spirit . sailors. We are grateful for the assist­ area. Since the opening of an SIU ance that you have given us. The prestige that you have Hall here in April, we have ship­ In an earlier issue, the LOG carried a story of how the Brothers, and with your con­ ped more than 700 men to jobs gained, for us is shown by the tinued cooperation it is not un­ crew of the Alexander S. Clay, with propeller sheared off fact that, although organizing on aboard SlU-contracted ships. reasonable to assiune that the in the Adriatic, brought the ship into safe harbor by the the part of the Canadian District The A&G membership, by be­ has been restricted, the entire time is not too far away when use of sails. Above are pictured three of the men who made ing good shipmates and gpod communist machine has been we will have the same kind of the trick possible. They are. left^ to right. Robert Hull. AS; fighting SIU in this area that Union men, have done more to geared to action against us. William Doran. OS; and George Semko. Messman. They paid you have in the Atlantic and make these men understand the The commies, who have a ter­ off in New York on December 24. glad to be home in time Gulf District. true meaning of trade unionism rific hold on labor in this pro­ Here's wishing you smooth for Christmas, and hurried up to the LOG office to tell their than any number of shoreside or­ vince, have been quick to see tale. sailing for 1948. ganizers could ever hope to do. I that, in us, they have a potential You accomplished this in the face . threat to their power. In this of the powerful commie machine ^ they are correct since, with your that controls practically the aid, we have already weakened whole of the Canadian water­ them in two or three industries. front. Naturally, the commies have But your efforts HSve not been not taken this sitting down. They have tried very hard to By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN only by such co-operative efforts have us expelled from the This is an old gag and most IH Bosun's are quite familiar with can SIU and MM&P ' self-dis­ il: Trades and Labor Councils giving orders that conflict with it. .Though they are the main cipline be attained. throughout this country, but the Bosun's. He and the Bosun victims, they are not the ones Captain Ash's recent article their success can be judged from may have a set-to there and who usually fall for it. calling for improved self-dis­ the fact that we are still sitting then, or later topside. Eventually •on the Trades and Labor Coun­ It is the yoimger seaman who, the Old Man rings in on the cipline makes it clear that the cils in the ports where we have through being taken, becomes argument, backs the Mate, and MM&P should regard such offi­ cers as performers just as surely halls established and we shall the tool of a crooked Master-and- marks the Bosun lousy. as we regard as performers SIU continue to do so. Mate team. I write for their By SONNY SIMMONS Following that the Mate is on men who louse things up. Another of their efforts was a benefit, so they may not con­ TAMPA — Fishing is booming smear campaign in which they tribute toward cutting their own deck every day with his nose right now, due in part to the attempted to distribute their ly- and their Union Brothers' throats. into something. The crew is Holidays. As a rule we have ing propaganda aboard SlU-con- The set-up is something like this: •divided, so the Bosun is licked both below and topside. Every­ men hanging around the Hall, tracted ships in the port of Mon The Old Man usually plays one has a miserable trip. waiting for jobs, but nowadays treal. good guy, so does the Mate, un­ The Mate and Old Man may we can't buy men to take berths. This must have cost the party til after the articles have been really have nothing against any­ We've gone out into the bushes quite a piece of cabbage. And signed. Up until then the Bosun one personally. What's the • and the saw grass trying to find/* "^"st have meant quite a lot of is a wonderful fellow—"just the game? The answer will be found men to fill the 150 jobs we have'Pai" the comrades who were kind of man we've been want­ in just two places: On the . had during the last ten days.! so stupid as to try to bqard our ing." By E. B. TILLEY Mate's overtime sheet and in the Last week we went down , to a ships, The Mate is often a fellow who little secret agreentent between PHILADELPHIA — Shipping, goes to sea about once a year, i , l^oarding house and found half a' cAN TAKE COMMIES him and the Old Man, as to re­ which started to pick up last just long enough to keep his I?: ship's crew in hibernation. They! ciprocal favors. week, maintained its high aver­ ir. were routed out on the double,' Regardless of the all-out com­ license, so he's usually greedy The former will show that age and is now better than just mand we shipped them. "lie opposition against us, we for overtime and black-market throughout the voyage the Mate good. Of course, we realize that , T 1. are still here fighting them with money. The Smith and Johi^on scow, ^,^,yunng we have. It's not go- He will peddle half the ship's has drawn overtime for doing this spurt is due to the Christmas ^ SS James M. Gillis, paid off here ing to be an easy job, but it's not the Bosun's work. Sometimes a spirit of the Stay-At-Home boys, gear the first tinie the Bosun and we had a heU of a time for an impossible one either. bit of the secret part of the deal but we can't hate them for that. • three days and nights. The ship Past history has shown that the goes ashore, then squawk that sneaks out into the open. After the New Year we expect had only been out on a four- SIU is quite capable of taking the Bostm doesn't take care, "of I've seen, on occasion, several the rush to continue, and we are the stores. month voyage, but the crew had cases of good whisky shift from prepared for anything that hap- : Before sailing he may cau­ piled up enough trouble to last the Mate's to the Master's cabin. pens. tiously start hinting that so and for anothfer year. I've known of Mates who always The City of Brotherly Love al­ so is a hell of an AB; the guy pay the old man's checks ashore. most had a white Christmas, but ALL FOULED UP likes to take his time, and why Another source of revenue: In the snow fall didn't start until . in hell can't the Union send some foreign posts of discharge the morning of December 26, so The ship was loaded down better men. it is often "discovered" that cases we had to be satisfied with that. with tripcarders and permitmen "PEP IT UP" u of valuable - cargo have been Right now it looks as though from all ports, plus a few book­ At sea, he soon starts in on broken into, so the loose re­ men who should never have been The tight hold of H d r r y New Years will be celebrated in the Bosun for not getting more mainders of the contents are given books in our Union. They Bridges and the communists on ice, snow and slushv were performers, gashounds, and the CIO Longshoremen's Union work out of the men. Why can't "sealed" in the Mate's cabin. It all-around troublemakers. was loosened recently when mili- they all woA like Swenson and is interesting to watch where and " POINT-OF-PRODUCTION Smith.^the two work-horses? when such "sealed" cargo goes It-'s characters like'these who tant anti-commies in the San Payoffs are going along nicely,! Before long .he's .going to ashore. Francisco local administered a make it so toiigh for the SIU -yith all beefs being settled -right Swenson and Smith with the With the kind of crooked team when the time comes for re­ ; sound shellacking to the CP on the ships. Our fingers are, : story thai the Bosun is no good. I'm describing it usually reaches stooges. negotiating contracts. crossed, hoping that tlys situation "Look how he lets the rest of the black market, only a few James Kearney was elected We have -fully crewed this president with the biggest vote the crew loaf," he exclaims, messy things being "salvaged" continues, and there's no reason! : vessel with a 100 percent group the Local has ever cast for any "Why, they'ire the Bosun's fav­ for the consignee or the insur­ why it shouldn't if the Delegates keep on doing a bang-up job. of clean cut men, and we wish candidate. Pat O'Hannigan, a orites—^he' wants to give them the ance company. .we could crew aU our ships with well-known longshoreman, de- same overtime you get." This pleasant little game is This Port is happy to report the same type of men. We want feated Jeffress for publicity comThe probability is mat the twtp played with many variations. that there are no Brothers in the; to wish plenty of luck to Brothers' mittee. Jeffress was expelled at men he addresses are com­ How to meet it is an. open ques­ Saint Agnes Hospital. Conse-, : Bass and Smith who took jobs'one time from the Sailors Union paratively green, blue-ticket men, tion, and largely a question of quently, the money which was: on the Gillis. of the Pacific as a "commie-line or on^y acting ABs. Chances are the individual personality and who might; be there will, be; that the Bosun is actually trying experience of the Bosun, Mate donated by crews for any men One more ship, the Edith, Bull turned ver to the SEAFARERS lines, will pay oflE this week and /tactically the entire slate to teach them some seamanship. and Master concerned. LOG. By the t^me the Mate has It -wosild suggest the following: then we'll be able to rel^ for unonists, opposed to the com­ spread -a bit of dissention,: there When such cases come into the Due to the Holidays there is- !: the Holiday season. munists. This victory climaxes is sure to, be ; some job laid out pott of payoffi a joint, trial com­ not too much to report from this- ? ; i I want to wish all my ship­ a long fight by the progressive by the Bosun that the Mate can mittee composed-of members of Branch. The membership can mates and the entire member- forces, and is an indication that criticize. It is -. usually one of both the SIU and MM&Pr-should count on lonter reports in the fu- ,; iship a late Merry Christmas and even in 'Arry's headquarters his those things which can be; done berformed, ture, and^w^ continue to send' i a Happy and- Prosperous- New policies are not %ing swallowed properly in rnore thari one' way. : Haul both- the Bosun and Mate in all the news of interest to .theby. the ranted' ^e. Thg^Mate butts % before lt> It seems to me tla^t Brothers." ' •• • • • ... -v • - Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair Tampa Hard Put To Find Seamen During Holidays Stay-At-Homes Boost Shipping In Phildelphia ;fr: Bridges' Men Beaten In San Fraricisco Longshore Election �iPifidair, Jamxaty ii, 1948 TtlB S E J^F A R E R S LOG Page Seven nr axes, Federal Arid State, Put Bite On Merchant Seamen 1 ^ By JOSEPH VOLPIAN ' Special Services Representative turn. (The W-2 Form, by the way, is the statement given to the employe by the company stating the amount of wages and the amount of money withheld for tax purposes). If a seamen does not file as required, there is a five per cent a month penalty on the amount of the tax payable. But the law provides that this cannot be for mpre than five months for any calendar year. That means the maximum total penalty cannot be over 25 per cent. Federal government. There are cases on record of ships having been held up in sailing from New York because a crewmember has not paid his state income, tax. Seamen are subject to state in­ come taxes in the states where they maintain residence. If a seaman resides in New York he pays the New York state income tax. The state government, by the way, includes any income for subsistence. The federal govemmnt, however, does not charge income tax on subsistence. For the purpose of income taxes a person is considered a resident of New York State if he (a) maintains a permanent home there; (b) maintains no permanent home elsewhere, or (c) he spends more than 30 days in the port of New York within a calendar year. The latter would apply to a merchant seaman whose home is aboard ship or who maintains a permanent home there for over seven months and spends an aggregate of .over seven months in the state of New York. "While it is true that a great number of seamen are paid in the State of New York, they are not subject to taxes if they main­ tain their homes in another state."" They are, however, subject to the state tax in their own state. Whei'e a seaman furnishes his Purser with an address, such as "25 South Street" and maintains no home elsewhere, he is sub­ ject to the New York State in4 come tax. Taxes and death are the only things certain in life, some wag AMERICAN BEAUTY, by Edna SHOW BOAT, by Edna Ferber, once said — but he evidently Ferber, 185 pages. Penguin 252 pages. Penguin Books, 25 wasn't kidding. And this being Books, 25 cents. the time of the year when the - cents. The daughter of an old New income tax collector is sharpen­ England family comes back to A romantic tale which first ing his teeth and rounding up his Connecticut with her father, a appeared in 1926 and which has bloodhounds for the annual chase, multi-millionaire Chicago trac­ since been the subject of a high­ a survey of the first of life's cer­ tion magnate, and finds 4rue love ly successful operetta, this yarn tainties as it affects Seafarers with the son of a Polish immi­ of the daughter of the owner of might prove timely and bene­ grant who lives in the old home­ a Mississippi show boat playing ficial. "East Lynne" from New Orleans stead of her father's family. Because it takes the biggest EXAMPLE Strictly in the Edna Ferber to the Twin Cities and a dash­ slice out of our cabbage, the Fed­ ing gambler is still good read­ groove, "American Beauty" first To show how this works, let's eral government's incdme tax ing. appeared in 1931. suppose a seamen has a refund rates preference over the varie­ f XXX of $100 coming to him, because 3^ X % ties imposed by the several states. THE TYRANNY OF SEX (The IN BED WE CRY, by Ilka Chase, As you are all no doubt aware, the dough he's had deducted Case of Mr. Gump), by Ludwig the Federal government has in from his wages for withholding Avon: 25 cents. Park Avenue, Cafe Society, the Lewisohn, 184 pages. Penguin effect a withholding tax, whereby tax was more than he is taxable Books, 25 cents. cosmetic^ business, ambition, deductions are made by the em­ for'. But the guy doesh't file an A powerful, sensitively-written ployer from your wages. These income tax return. The govern­ greed, the War and some shal­ low philosophizing make the indictment of a marriage that periodic deductions' are a less ment in this case can keep 25 per backdrop for this novel by actress never should have been, this painful way than walloping you cent from his refund. That Chase. Highly readable despite novel originally was published in with a demand for a big lump.- would come to $25 plus one-half some very amateurish writing, it Paris after it was banned from sum payment at the end of the per cent interest for every month he is in arrears, takes you on a giddy whirl of the U. S. mails in 1926. The first year. "While a seamen is allowed 30 cocktail, partie? where/^a lot of American edition was authorized ALL MUST FILE . glamorous folk utter a great many this year, after revision by the days from the time he is paid off —/ But regardless of the with­ upon return to the U. S., the more or less witty remarks. First author, with the new title. The story that is unfolded after holding tax, all merchant sea­ government can add one-half per came out in 1943. Herbert Crump, a talented young men are required to file a Fed­ cent interest charges for every musician from South Carolina, eral income tax return on or be­ month he is late in filing. How­ succumbs to the seductions of a fore March 15 pf money earned ever, there have been very few calculating, ^ruthless female 20 for the previous year from Jan. cases where the governme:^ lias years his senior shortly after his through Dec. 31, 1947. charged a seaman interest. For example, on or before arrival in New York, is truly an Sometimes there is a charge of exposition of the tyranny of sex. March 15, 1948, returns must be $500 in cases where the gov^nHopelessly enmeshed in "her web, filed for income received during ment has to go. on a chase for a his life becomes a series of per­ 1947. guy in order to collect tax money Should a-, seamen ship out on that is due. A seaman's wages MIAMI — Shipping picked up sonal degradations that are at and business was fair during the once both horrifying and tragic. or before March 15, and be un­ can be attached for non-payment The unfortunate circumstances able to obtain his W-2 Form of income taxes. State as well as past week, thanks to the visits paid us by four ships. All of the which spelled Crump's downfall from the company that deducted Federal. NO INCOME TAX ships were contacted and re­ could, by the element of chance, withholding tax from his earn­ STATES TOUGH. TOO States which do not have a placements sent aboard those be . the lot of any healthy young ings, he is allowed 30 days from calling for men." m^e. Society's taboos can be the time of payoff after his re­ . State governments are just as state income taxe are: Connecti­ The Stewards and 'Engine De­ blamed for confining such unfor­ turn to the continental U. S. in insistent on getting the cash due cut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, 'V;SJ which to file his income tax re­ them on income taxes as is the Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Ne­ partment of the Yarmouth, in tunates to a living hell. vada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, true holiday spirit, made a $57 FIRST CLASS DEPARTMENT—SECOND EDITION, South Dakota, Texas, Washing­ donation to the men in the New ton, West Virginia and Wyoming. York and Boston Marine Hospi­ tals. No one can say that Sea­ In New York State the penalty farers forget their laid-up for not filing a state tax return Brothers. is 100 per cent of the tax, plus At the moment we have the one-half per cent a month inFlorida and John Bertram in terst. port. As usual the Florida was For example, if a saman's tax in perfect shape; the Bertram is $100 and is due March 15 and was not so good. he files no return, the penalty The Bosun, a man who should would be 100 per cent of the have known better, had managed original $100, plus one-half per to, foul up in a manner unbeliev­ cent a month for the number o^ able of a SIU member. He made months he is in arrears. i the ship in Baltimore and didn't There is, however, a com­ appear on deck for seven days. promise penalty of 5 per cent or He stayed in his foc'sle during $2.00, whichever is greater, plus/ the entire time and didn't emerge a 2 per cent a month -intereslC for anything. His room was the charge on the amount of the tax fVthiest place I've ever seen—a due. pig sty smelled like Channel No. If a seaman's tax is $100 and 5 by comparison. he neglects to file a return on He, had been logged heavily— time, the State will add a penalty nothing he didn't deserve; but of $5.00, in addition to one-half after talking to the Old Man an* per cent a month interest on the the Mate an. agreement was $100 for each month he is in made to lift the logs. arrears. i told him how lucky he was,, New York State, however, and that the best place for him seems to be lenient in most cases, was on the dock so he packed up except where the seaman proves and got off. difficult in p>aying tax—in which He was fortunate in this case, case he is called upon to pay but he Aiay not be so lucky next the 100 per cent penalty and the time. interest as mentioned above, ; We had/a green Christmas •All these penalty provisions r down here as expected — the sound pretty complicated. May-' Chamber of Commerce would be they wouldn't be tax laws if nevei;; live it down if it was any­ Some time ago. Oclober 31 to be exact, thi LOG carried the picture of the Stewards De­ they didn't read like mumbothing else. partment of lhe,SS BeMemer Victory. Widermm. They were called a "First Class Depart­ jumbo. But since the "ifs, ands We may be a little late, but ment." Above is the current Galley Gang on th> Bessemer Victory, and they deserve the same and buts" only apply to nonhere's Miami's greetings for the filers, the whole proc^ure is title. Standing, left to right. M. V^chiio. Steward; K. Paine. Messman: W. Henderimn. Messman; New Year. We hope everyone somewhat simiilified by filing a R. Maldbnado. Chief Cook; and J. Behoit, Messman. .Aroimd the life ring. L. to R.. S. Emer­ ^enjoyed Christmas and will pros­ return on time. son. Third Cook; J.'Fedesovich. Galley UlUity; and M. Bisavers, Massmaa. / per in 1948 and we have in 1947, Miami Has Green Christmas And Good Shipping I m �F:- • Page" -a^- SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ||S- High Winds,Shoals, Locusts Plague I The Gibbon,But She'sGood SlUShip SHIPMATES ESCORT BROTHER'S CASKET • i: '. w- By DAVID HAGUE-SMITH •-4 (Ed. Note: Send in the story of odd. humorous, dramatic or even tragic events that hap­ pen on your voyages. The LOG wants that kind of material. It is the rare voyage that does 2\ot make a good story just in itself that the e.ilire membership will enjoy reading. Just get it down on paper, well take care of the punctuation. Or. if you hit New York, stop by .and tell us. And remember, pictures, while not esrentiab make any story better.) ' The SS John Gibbon, belonging to the Arnold ~Bernstein Steamship Company, com­ pleted a four-month trip during which sie hit ports as far a^art as Buenos Aires and Liverpool plus a few in between, encountered a hurricane, not to mention plague of locusts, and foundered in the River Plate. Good luck -and bad both played fast and loose with her throughout, but she was a good SIU ship none­ theless. The first stroke of good luck came three days out of Norfolk fe>.However, it didn't look like good luck in the beginning when the radio waves crackled with hur­ ricane warnings. , As Brother William Pfeiifer's body is Aires cemetery, bis shipmates- march in procession. Pfeiifer passed away after peritonitis. " Del Santos Crewman Buried In Buenos Aires Cemetery i BIG WIND w I& That was the hurricane that raged across Florida and Louis­ iana the middle of last Septem' bee with winds up to 15(f miles ah hour. Ships at sea were sent warnings, and at the time the messages started the Gibbon was rsquarely in the hurricane's path. In 24 hours she was due to drop anchor in St. Thomas, her first I)brt of call for bunkers. -THe Bosun and the Deck gang were tying down everything that : could move on deck, when Lady Xuck stepped in. . The weather man came •through with the good news that the hurricane had changed its borne to a 'Suenos the solemn funeral an operation for ' Word has just been received via the New Orleans jranch of the death of Brother William Pfeiffer, Mess- A cruise through the tropics is a pleasure when you sleep on deck under a hatch cover rigged as a tent the way the boys did aboard the SS John Gibbon. ' ming poQl for which permission was granted by the Skipper, Captain C. H. Lowry; Work soon got under way. The enSpty gun tub on the stern was converted into a first-rate swimming pool with the help of a few boards and a bag of cement. Sunny days and calm seas made the crew aware that a tropical cruise couldn't be beat­ en. Bodies were tanned, and, when hot, coming up from the engine room found the nice cool swimming pool waiting for then>, with a mighty, splash leaving' a badly bCTit ship-made hook. Just as the engines started coming to life, a shout brought everybody to the fantail. Some,one had made a catch—a 12pound dolphin caught by yours truly. ' It was later on that bad luck caugh us again when the Gibbon was feeling her way up to Rio de la Plata. The pilot missed a bouy by 100 yards or so and she ram­ med into a. mud bank. For three days at every high COUGH MEDICINE "tide she'd strain with all her The John Gibbon sailed seren­ power. It wasn't until Saturday ely along, but she seemed to have had passed (much to the disap­ a bad cough. At night it could be pointment of the Stewards De­ DAVID HAGUE-SMITH noticed more than during the partment) that a high wind came day. Every time her High Pres­ up to move her slowly forward. # Six hours later she docked in course a few points east, and sure came down, she'd give a B.A. would miss St. Thomas by 100 loud cough so one day the en­ gine telegraph gave "Stop En­ miles or so. GREEN BUGS_, gines"" and the tired ship slowed The winds were reaching gale In B.A. we had another sur­ force by the time the first light­ down to wallow' in the slight prise in store for us. While we swell. house off St. Thomas was sight­ It wasn't long before men who were waiting for the doctor, a ed, but when the Gibbon enter­ plague of locusts-passed by, and ed the protected harbor a light­ knew her insides the wajr they in a minute the whole ship was knew good Unionism were" pull­ ed matrfi would burn down to ing out old packing and taking covered by the hungry green in­ the fingers on the open deck. sects. They even crawled in bed After leaving St. Thomas and the cough away. A good job done with us thathight. sailing into tlie hot weather, the by good SlU men. However," the John Gbbon, be-' Ready to take advantage of crew got together and in -their ing an SIU ship, had a good spare time rigged a hatch cover the situation, the crew searched bunch of guys on her with t>nly up old fishing lines to .try some over the No. hatch so the boys deap sea fishing. Presently a one or two exceptions. The real could get a cool-night's sleep,; Having sufficient and proper five-foot shark appeared,, getting guys know hdw to take care of ||ileisure time thanks to the; SIIX almost to. the deck , railing- only men -who don't live up to and decided to build a swim- j to fall back into the calm seas appreciate their Union, man on the SS Del Santos, Delta Line, last September 29, in a Buenos Aires hospital. Brother Pfeiffer died after an operation for peritonitis. A gathering of nearly 100 per­ sons attended the funeral"which was conducted by the Rev. Father Columba Dillon, chaplain of the Apostleship of the Sea. Present were 40 members of the Sant^ls crew, 50 members of the crews of the Del Alba and Del Norte, and a representative of the Buenos Aires staff of the Delta Line which is operated by the Mississippi Shipping Company.* Interment was in the British Cemetery of Buenos Aires. « • A native of New Orleans, Pheiffer was 37 years old and had been a Union member' since March, 1946. He is survived by his mother. -Wf Floweis contributed by his saddened Union Brothers ad­ orn the grave of Seafarer William Pfeiffer in Buenos Aires. Who Threw The Bottle? Perplexing question*' of the week appears to center around the identity of the Seafarer who threw a bottle with a jiote: en­ closed into the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 28, 1947, from the SS Stephen A. Douglas. Reason for all the concern is the fact that the unknown Sea­ farer instructed the finder to write to the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Now that the note has been found, the editors are at a loss as to what to tell the finder. . FOUND IN BRAZIL V. The note was picked up by Walter Boeckle on the Camboriu Beach, near Santa Catarina, Brazil, on November 13, 1947. In his letter to the SIU, Boeckle asked for inforpiation concerning the circumstftnces under which the note was tossed to the waves. Hia letter stated: "I have the pleasure to enclose herewith note Which I found in a gin bottle on the Camboriu Beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil, QUICK SEND OFF "Although six years have pass­ edI since , the writer of this note . wrote the short message (Ed. Note: In the note the 7 in the date Aug. 28, 1947, looked like a 1), I hope that it will be of value to you. I transmit it with­ out further delay. "I don't doubt that you will have- the Idndness to acknow­ ledge receipt of the letter as well as, if possible, to send me some more information aboiit the mes­ sage." ' " WHO ARE'YOU? If the Brother who penned the note will show his face or drop a note giving the dope on the whys and wherefores of the bot­ tle tossing," we'll be able to re­ lieve Mr. Boeckle's anxious -wait­ ing; also, we'll learn what it is all about. •A 'J' :>• .•A ..-•pfAAA,.;: �TB E S EA PAR ERS 10 G Friday, January 2,. 1848 ' Page Nine SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief HARRY L. GLUCKSMAN. Nov. MONROE VICTORY. Sept. 23 16 — Chairman Joe Bissonette; —Chairman Irvih Pearce: SecreSecretary Charlie Mazur. Dele­ " lary Arthur Cairns. Brother H. gates reported no beefs. New D. Higginbotham. appointed Business: Motion carried that the ship's delegate by the Hall, re­ crewmembers should use the signed in favor of Brother Pearce showers and heads of their re­ who was. elected by the crew. spective departments. Education: Motion by Higginbotham that Brothers Charlie Mazur ^and Wil­ Captain be notified of the re­ liam O'Donnell ^described the pairs needed on lifeboats. Edu­ procedure for shipping out of cation: Motion carried that Edu­ the Hall by members with full cation be fully explained. Brother books, pro-books and permits. Pearce explained shipping rules Also a general discussion in re­ for engine department; Higgin­ gards to the benefits and privil­ botham for the stewards and v. Young for the deck department. BETHORE. Nov. 9—Chairman eges of being union men. 4. 4. 4 4. 4 4. Albert C. Leet; Secretary Albert MOLINE VICTORY. Oct. 5— P. Curry. Delegates reported all GEORGE _CHAFFEY, Oct. 10 Chairman J. M. Benge; Secretary square in their departments. New —Chairman I.. Paradeau; Secre­ R. Maston. New Business: Mo­ Business: Wipers to paint rooms tary William F. Brown. Educa­ tion by Kane for Steward to as- and disputed overtime to be tion: Several oldtimers spoke on ' sist and instruct messmah in his handled by patrolmen. Motion the history of the SlU so that f^poo 8EHP8 ALWAYS PAY duties. Motion by Lorier to open by Sherman' to have crew refuse the new members could get an OFF 1 BOM BE6P5 the .floor to discussion on garbage to sign on until promised, repairs idea of what the Union has THE UNION'S TIME AND disposal. It was brought out are made. All doojs and locks done in securing good wages, better food and better working . that disposing of garbage has al- to be repaired and keys sup­ ENERSY. READ YOOK ways been a bottleneck toward plied to crew. Good and Welfare: conditions. Good and Welfaref ASREEMENTANP LEARN tOOR . 'the sanitary condition of a ves­ Minor repairs suggested for ad­ Suggestion that a couple of RIGHTS AND -DV/riES. windbreakgrs be made for the sel. Suggestion that barrels or dition to list. chocks on the bow so the man drums be used only for garbage 4> 4> 4 on lookout would be protected in foreign ports. MOLINE VICTORY. Oct. 23- during cold weather, r'ine list Chairman Cummings; Secretary drawn up and approved by crew Ruggie. New Business: Discus­ sion opened on four workaways aboard. Motion by Donley that ship's delegate^ is to contact Am­ By HANK erican Consul at LoUrenco Mar­ ques regarding status of men. May we wish a Happy New Year to all Seafarers, ashore or .4 4 4Motion by White that a commit­ afloat, to their families, and to our friends in other labor unions. OBERLIN VICTORY. Nov. 9— tee be elected to draw up a Also- a Happy New Year to the following Brothers: Jimmy ChairnVan P. Cendrowski; Secre­ "resolution regarding the predica­ Saliba—who may perchance be in his home town of Boston, 4 4 4 tary N. Harrington. Delegate re­ ment of stranded SlU men and celebrating; Alex (Baltimore Ski) Grapco—may his sudden voyported on books, permits and workaways in foreign ports. Mo­ ALCOA POLARIS. Nov. 24— r'i tripcards in their departments. tion by Benge that stewards de­ Chairman Robert Larsen; Secre­ ages\ be longer ones; John Santos—probably celebrating Christmas Good .and Welfare: Cleanliness partment stand instructed to fol­ tary Irwin A. Suall. N^w Busi­ and New Year's somewh.ere at sea; Eddie Kelly—may he catch of messhall was discussed and it low captain's orders and keep ness: Campbell elected ship's some bigger fish in 1948; Pete Bush and Edgar Kurz—two swell was agreed thai each man would track of overtime, disputed or delegate by acclamation. Mat­ shipmates here in New York; Charlie Henry—probably coming ter of crowded condition of in from a trip while Jimmy Millican is far out to sea; Buddy clean up after himself and the approved. messhall raised and agreement Callahan—either in New ^Orleans or out again; Oscar Grimm—" last stand-by on each watch reached that one table be set here. in New York, usually with a cigar; Robert Rutledge—long would also clean up as per cus­ aside for the watch at each time .. away from New York; Joe De George—with his mustache toms Agreement to change hours meal. Motion carried that an and ritzy clothes; Mike Rossi—the Smiting Bosun and his landof linen exchange so . all watches educational committee be el­ lubbing ship of a car; Warren Callahan — is that dream-trip can receive clean linen. One ected. White. R. Larsen. A. Lar­ ever coming true?; Martin O'Connor—may his pinochle games minute of silence for Brothers sen and Clarke elected to serve. keep going strong. lost at sea. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4< 4SEATRAIN HAVANA. Nov. 11 Joe James—no doubt out again out of New York; Claude ALCOA CAVALIER, Nov. 16— 4; 4; 4, —Chairman P. J. Daily; Secre­ Chairman Folie; Secretary D. D. ALCOA POLARIS. Nov. 30— tary F. Shaia. New Business; Davis—how's the seagoing rabbit getting along; Frank Bose— Molter. Delegates reported all Chairman Irwin Suall; Secretary Suggestion that crew's quarters how's the electrician and the trips; Joe Ryaq—.who may be down Alabama way; Salvatore Frank—how's Mobile and the squared -away in their depart-^ Robert Larsen. Deck delegate re- be kept in' better condition and trips; Frank Radzvila—may the garlic be stronger in '48; ments. Oleson elected ship's ported one hour of disputed ov- be better located so as to give "Old Chile" Dusan Dei Dusan—perhaps still in New York delegate. New Business: Motion ertime and a ffew logging beefs; men more room. Good and Wel­ with Arthur Thompson; "Rocky" Benson—down the coast by Steve Carr to buy wine for Engine delegate reported on mat- fare: Crew requested not to soak on an Alcoa ship; Spurgeon Woodruff—probably down South, Thanksgiving out of ship's fund, jter of injured Fireman. No re- clothing in the laundry tubs but after that recent trip; Ray Myers—perchance home in York. Motion to discontinue Cavalog port from Stewards department, use buckets for that purpose. Pa., for the holidays; Tommie Murray^—leaving all the beach­ defeated. One minute of silence New , ^ Business: Motion . carried to (One minute of silence for Bro- ing for a New York visit soon, no doubt. for Brothers lost at rea. elect a committee to prepare an ^hers lost at sea. article for the LOG covering 4 4 4 ^ Brother Franklin Smith, the oldtimer, just come in recently Captain and Mate. Committee: after some hospitalization in the Marine hospital in Seattle, A. Larsen. I. Suall. N. 'Campbell Wash., which wasn't so good as far as food, etc., was concerned. and W. Ruheman. Motion car­ Brother Smith, who said he didn't see a single LOG distributed ried to call special meeting to in the hospital, is happily contemplating splicing - himself into approve article when written. 4 4 4 MONROE VICTORY. Nov. 15 Motion carried for delegates to matrimony in the near future here in Brooklyn... Last week. Brother John Jellette, happily stated that the Alcoa Cavalier —Chairman Charles Neal; Sec prepare a repair list. Motion car­ relary Arthur Cairns. Motion ried that delegates get state­ "always sails on Friday" and confessed his proud nickname of 444 " carried that a committee be ap­ ments of wages before pajmif. JOHN HATHORN. Oct. 26— "Bend-them-over" Jellette and also wishing his shipmate Paddy pointed to see the Coast Guard Education: Discussion held on Chairman D. D. Story; Secretary McCann could bring his sea legs aboard for several voyages... and have the lifeboats repaired. structure of Union, constitution W. B. Kavitt. New Business: Mo­ Brother Eddie Mooney, who has spliced himself into his 12th trip Motion carried that Blair. Sexton and history. All hands participa­ tion by Korolia that ship's mas­ aboard'the Cavalier, confessed he sure would like it if he could tand Smoyer should comprise the ted and more informed mem­ ter be contacted to have ship make a home for his wife aboard, too. fumigated. Good and Welfare: committee to handle above. Mo­ bers answered all questions. 4 4 4 Discussion on linen, steward tion carried for no one to payThe following oldtimers may still be in town: Happy - off until delegate gives the-okay. AFONDRIA^. Nov. 16—Chair­ agreed that linen will be issued Harper, J. Crowley, R. Butrns, C. Connors, J. Maisonet. J. Good and Welfare. Agreed that man Seton LeLacheur; Secretary piece for piece. Brother Korolia Rivera, A. Robertson, T. E. Tucker, J. Downie, J. Murray. each delegate is to go around Howard E. Forman. New Busi­ announced his intention of re­ T. Casey. J. V. Bushkirk. A. Koklonas, S. Henry. F. Tobey. and make list of repairs for his ness: Agreement between' Mas­ tiring his book so as to^take a T. Carlos. A. N. Daines, J. Hill, W, Zadorsky. J. Barron. F. department. One minute of sil­ ter and crew: Agreed that the long rest. Stewards department Mazet, J. Glass, J. D. K^fe. M. B. Franciose, F. Nonziaute. ence, for Brothers lost at sea. following repairs will be made delegate J. H. Ponson resigned. Gulfer R. C. Reynolds, Steve Carr, J. Fediow and E. Swanson. prior to vessel's sailing foreign E. Barrios elected by acclama­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 DEL SOL. Oct. 3—Chairman or said crewmembers may be re­ tion. Of the 30 million tons of shipping in service on January 1947, .Willie Cotton; Secretary Fred A. leased by mutual consent: repair some 26 million tons are still operating the trade routes of the 4 4 4 ^0C;^ate. • Deck .Delegate reported or installation of new lockers in MONROj:. Nov. 22—Chairman world. Whether the New Year will be* a prosperous one for ship­ '"^41 hours of disputed overtime; deck maintenance room, repair J. Schalelendr Secretary Ein- ping depends upon the extent of the Merchant Marine's participa­ sine and Stewards Delegate porthole fan in deck niaintenance gram. New Business: Motion car­ tion in the movement of cargoes under the Marshall Plan and preported minor beefs. Motion room. Motion by Soss yiat la'' ried that all fans be repaired and the stab-in-the-back proposal of transferring American ships to carried prohibiting anyone but standby on each, watch clean up new locks be added to doors. foreign countries for carrying such Marshall Plan cargoes. This the stewards department from messhall. Motion that catwalk be Good and Welfare: Agreed that anti-American proposal to transfer about 500 ships by direct sale removing ice from the ice cans. built before''sailing if deck load every member of crew is to be or charter to foreign nations will further sabotage the jobs of General discussion held for .pro­ is carried. Good and Welfare: sober at the payoff. All men Atnerican seamen who unfairly and hopelessly stand by weeks moting more efficiency in serv­ Discussion on stores,, steward re­ drunk are to be fined $10, money and months for jobs which rightfully belong to them but presum­ to go to SEAFARERS LOG. ing meals. •a'-, ported them okay. . ably will go to foreign sailors—fa§t enough. -Hi <3 -- CUT and BUN •' �i.' •r Change Rules On Shipboard Promotions, Brother Urges To the Editor: I read a letter in a back issue of the LOG concerning promo­ tions on board ship, and I think it is a splendid idea to amend the constitution to the effect that no one be allowed to take a -higher rating unless he clears through the Union Hell. For such promotions, not only do some of the members play favorites with the officers, it also makes it tough to get key posi­ tions, such as Utility men. As­ sistant Electricians and Second Pumpman and various other jobs. I think it would be ^much better to give the guy on the beach a chance, through the Union. HAD EXPERIENCE II: ^As it now stands, to ship on these jobs, you have to go on a ship at the lowest rating and ride until there is an opening and you also have to be in good standing with the Chief Engineer or the Chief Mate. That's, the way it happened to me on the Bucyrus Victory. I had 104 hours overtime that the Chief would not recognize. Before this matter came up, I asked him for Assistant Electri­ cian and the job was mine. I think this was the reason for him not wanting to recognize my overtime. I went to the Union with the beef, where the matter was settled and the overtime was paid. So come on fallows. At our membership meeting let's change things around so our Union brothers can have a chance. It will make better Union men out of all of us. .Charles (Tex) Welbow Convalescing •til iigfgjs Brother Roland Wright, for­ merly of the SS Zebulon Pike, pictured in front of his home. For story of his amusing ex­ perience read his letter in ad­ joining column. Brother in Hospital Sends 'Hello' To Gang To the Editor: The Skipper screamed. And yelled for the Mate, Who went for the Bosun At a fast-stepping gait— > "Bosun," says he, "Close that door;" "That," said the Bosun, "Is the Quartermaster's chore." A local magician goes through his act in the Egyptian city. Seafarer Charles (Tex) Welbow recorded the action with his camera. Here's A Guy To the Editor: I want to thank you for put­ ting my last letter in the LOG. I have undergone a big" ope­ ration up here at the Brighton ANSWER. PLEASE Hospital and I have come out When we left port, we left the OK. Expect to be back in New JBostin behind so we are short York in about two weeks and I k man. The day man went off will drop in to say hello to the k?atch and an AB went to Bosun, gang. How is the 'gang feeling is^here any way we can collect anyway? for the " missing man's wages? I was looking through all the Our cooks are' old Isthmian I LOGS that I received and I men but really know how to fix noted that there was a set of a good meal. I'm. even putting ^ minutes of a meeting sometime onfa belly. After looking at my- tin about August aboard the SS self in a full length mirror I've Nampa Victory, decided to go on a diet. I turned in a lot of minutes IK TW". ' We have .been . holding meet­ of the meetings v/e had on that ings every other week; the Cap- ship in the past. i tdiii makes his inspections on How is the weather in New 'Saturday morpings. He never York? It' has been very cold had any reason to complain as here in Bpston. Although I 'An SIU ship is a clean ship." haven't been out of the hospi­ Well, it's coffee time so I'll tal since October 25, visitors sign off. who c6me in tell me about it. V William Ryan Will close now with further ES'' .. Cape - San i Diego -• regards to the gang. fe- V Note; Because Day George' Meany Man ^ent on watch you have Surgical Ward a full -complement .of . 6 tABs. U.S. Marine Hospital ||.V ihereforei you cannot put in -Brighjion, Mass. for the missing man's wages.): . - B By DON BROWN The Cold Proof To the Editor: Log'A -Rhythms Close the Door! Who Demands Cape San Diegoi Running Smooth, Reports Member While all you boys bac^' home are beginning to huddle around the fire a little closer, we are here in the blue Mediterranean -heading for Alexandria. After that we'll hit Ceylon. This ship, the Cape San Diego, is a good tub. Those men work­ ing below deck are working un­ der the Waterman agreement. On deck it is different. The Mate works strictly by the company bible, but he is not a bad egg and is rooting for the SIU. The Captain, Mate and others are okay. If we have a beef, he'll Rsten. Fish Ruby is ship's delegate and is doing a fine job in set­ tling the minor beefs that arise. ABRACADABRA IN ALEXANDRIA While sailing Deck Engineer aboard the SS Zebulon Pike, Waterman, I suffered an injury to my back arid neck. After be­ ing sent to a small hospital in Cuba where I took treatments for two weeks, I was recom­ mended to a specialist by the hospital doctor who could not diagnose the case. When the Captain of the Pike saw this doctor's report he or­ dered me back to the ship, but instead I went to the American Consul to whom I told my story. The Consul took the Old Man down a few notches and I was finally discharged. Another and similar incident occurred aboard the same ship when Brother Saxon, an Oiler, had acute appendicitis. The Old Man refused to lower the motor launch to take him ashore. The Old Man's motto was "If you are sick, fellows, die and prove it." So, if you ever run into this Captain, you had better be in first class shape, , . Roland Wright Active Seafarer Glen; Vinson, OS, who re­ cently paid off the SS Ponce after a run to Havema; was a busy brother during the 1947 Isthmian strike as a member of the highly imjportant Trans­ portation Committee. Casa Grande Cash Went Far Down Cartagena'Way To the Editor: When the SS Casa Grande pulled into Cartagena, Columbia, we passed through a narrow channel, both sides of which still had the old protective forts which helped fend off attacks from pirates such as Henry Mor­ gan, the Spanish and English, etc., into the Bay of Cartagena, up to the oil docks. Even before we secured to the dock, natives in dugouts paddled alongside offering . their wares: native novelties, birds, animals and bottled goods. X "Well," said the Guartermaster. ' "That may be— • » I'll see to it personally, I'll get an AB." He went after a seaman. Who closed the door. And the Skipper quit screamin'— —I'd just like to say: . "It's a lielluva way to close a door." •I ,X-;:?1 To Andrea By DON BROWN Today that girl was in my arms,^"Today was a wonderful day; I realized again her precious' charms. In the same but beautiful way. I thought, O Lord, could this lot be mine. What a happy guy I'd be. With this wonderful girl, with eyes that shine, • Like stars they could be. ' • SALE The occupants of the canoes tried to outshout and out gestulate each other to attract atten­ tion. While the first novelty sold for $3.00, a short .while after the ice was broken the same items were selling for a dollar or less. The natives spoke surprisingly good pidgin English. In the evening we hired a cab to see the town. The town was about ten miles away. The cabbies wanted $5.00 each .way and another $5.00 for the interpreter. The 'fare was the same whether one or ten used the cab. ACCOMMODATIONS GOOD As far as hotels go the Hotel Del Caribe was one of the nicest I've seen in a long time. It's op­ erated by an American outfit. The exchange in town is two pesos for one dollar, which is much more than the bank will give you. Cigars were cheap. I paid a peso and a half for two packets of 25 each, which meant 50 cigars for six bits, American dinero— and they were mild, too. -Novelty souveriirs were the usual run that you get in a tro­ pical country. -It was a nice port. No one tried to clip us. I wouldn't mind going back there. The city was founded in 1553 and has a pqpulation of 100,000. •Bus fare is" six rcents their dough and . practically everyone speaks or understafids' Cnglish, even though they won't admit it. v-'^MuBewisfoinv: We were saying hello, and darl-_ ing goodbye. And with a hurried word about ' love; But wherever we go, I'm willing to believe. It'll be protected from high. above. It's a long lonely road we travel down. To find these things worthwhile. But I found that girl with her eyes of brown. In my heart is imbedded her smile. So maybe the day isn't far away. When her heart shall belong to me. So I'll make a try to see if I Am as worthy of happiness as she. Rardin Thanks Brothers For Remembering Him To the Editor: I should like you to print this letter of thanks to the brothers mentioned below, for the help they-gave, me while I was in the Baltimore Marine' Hospital. These men are: C. H. Cole, G, W. Bichert, R. K. Fox, R. V, Browne, , R. C. Melhert, H. L. Smith, F. A. Bodengen, M. Mupe, J. Dan, E, Marcussen; B. Diebler, R., Haldi, and J. R.. Silva, .Thank you. = • ' Robert Ratdini * �*msm» i rdda?, Januaty 2. 1S48 IV:;.;,;;: Pfe THE SEAFARERS LOG Brau Crew Takes Falmouth By Storm; City Key Theirs Page Eleven' Ship's Delegate Interprets Duties To the Editor: gates. He has no power except the sanitary condition of the that which has been, given , him crew's foc'sles, heads, passageInasmuch as the question: by the membership. ways and showers plus all other What is a ship's delegate, has 3. He is to call all ship's meeti makers deaing with the sanitary been brought up at different ings andsee that they are con| condition of the ship, r times, allow me to give my own ducted properly giving advice interpretation: TEACH THE ROPES 1. He should be duly selected when advice is needed. His pres­ 5. He should hold educational and elected at a regular or special ence is required in serious dis­ ship's meeting. Whenever pos­ putes "between licensed and un­ classes to make old and new sible he should be an oldtimer licensed personnel and he should members familiar with the var­ and know his Union rules as well act as a legal advisor. At no ious functions of organizational time will he be allowed to make matter 'such as acting as chair­ as the agreement. 2. He is your sailing patrolman any jinal ruling without the man, recording secretary, ship's until termination of the vdya_ge sanction of the departmental delegate and learning Roberts Rules of Order. and should, at all times, coop­ delegates or the membership. erate with the department dele­ 4. He is directly responsible for 6. He is to take up—if instruct­ ed— all books twenty-four hours prior to final payoff and turn QUIET CORNER ON THE THIRD DECK them over to shore officials so they may be paid up, stamped and returned to the men at the payoff. 7. His job is entirely voluntary and he should in no way be com­ pensated for his duties. The above is entirely my own interpretation and it is not of­ ficial or binding on anyone. I list them with the hope that crews will take this matter up at their shipboard meetings. Bat them around, revise them, tear them to pieces. Constructive criticism is our best form of ed­ ucation and this, I believe, is an excellent topic for all crews to consider. While the three brothers seated at table talk things over. Andy Lnrier Seafarer jJoe Volpe scans reading matter in recreation room Ship's Delegate of New York Hall. * Moline Victory (Ed. Nofe: Let's hear from the Brother on what they Think of Lorier's views.) /To the Editor: To continue the madcap antics of the Salvador Brau crew Inow take you to Falmouth, England, where, if you remember, kiddies, we were towed after our condens^er.went haywire. It seems that we were to be there 18 hours but it turned out tq be 40 days. We got to be so well known that the people o the town were calling us by our first names. When we walked s by a gin mill it was "Hello, Bill" or "Hi, Johin." If I ever saw a ship .with lovers it was the Salvador Brau. These guys could cop any loving cup offered and could more than hold their own in the field of Tommy Manvilles. When I say lovers, I mean just that. From topside to the engine room the brilliantined Beau Brummels cut neat figures. One of "our boys, whom we affectionately call Porky, can't resist the fairer sex. When he goes ashore he tells the girls "Take my money 'cause I know you love me." Our other man-abouttown Clark, who thinks that means Gable, has the girls all adither. [When he hits the beach the gals swarm to him like bobby soxers. Ah yes, the Brau has more handsome hunks of manhood than Hollywood swimming pool. PECULIAR SPELLING S-7?WO BACtc, . , The girls here in Falmouth G401.S —TMPfSCS ENOOGM OF MB. I are lovely creatures or should vui.! say leaches. They all wanted ro­ mance but they spelled it p-o-u-n-d-s. It got so that every time we went a.shore to see the Captain for a friendly visit he would shake his head "no" at us. could never understand why he did that, after all; a visit is a visit, not pounds or tons. Everytime we made a draw' we spoke o'f tons not pounds. The townspeople were putting up a petition to change the name of Falmouth to Salvador, Brau but a few protested and it didn't go through. ' One of the crew ran for Mayor but lost the race by one vote. I guess his girl friend forgot to vote or was paid off by his rival. Falmouth has a wonderful dance hall called the "Snake Pit" and I do mean snake pit, because when you danced you had to be a snake to dance or wiggle your way through. Yes, gals and gals, that's Falmouth for youWe left one day for Southampton and four hours later we To the Editor: •yvere back. One of the girls told her boy friend that she hoped This is the story of Joseph we would do just that. Conrad. Not" the Joseph'Conrad If any of you, my fine listeners, ever come to Falmouth and known for sea stories such as you want to be honored with the key to the city, just mention the "Lord Jim;" this Conrad couldn't Salvador Brau and it's yours. write anything except "disputed" Parting is such sweet sorrow, said the immortal bard who across overtime sheets. lived not far from Falmouth, and so it was. We finally left this He is the skipper • of the SS paradise of gin and orange for Antwerp. Alcoa Polaris ^ which has just Thanks to Don, one of the messboys who went below and completed a two-months trip in found the ship ready to proceed, we made it to Antwerp without which the skipper made every much difficulty. day an ordeal of misery. / LOOK OUT. ANTWERP Ypu've all seen the kind o: You would think that after 40 days of gay shoreside escapades Captain whose power goes to his we would be exhausted, but when the heaving line was tossed head. Well, that the main ashore- there were at least five guys holding onto the monkey trouble with Joseph Conrad. He fist. Great fellow cupid! thinks he is King Tut and tries Well, we are to sail some time today for the states, we hope. to make, the crew believe it every First we sailed as a coal ship, - then we became a light ship in time he opens his mouth. Falrhouth and now at last we sail as nothing special. To him it's not enough to give Well, I guess I can't , say much more than that about the the helmsman an order, this crew of this ship, although being mostly rum soaks, are swell character has to first whisper it fellows and behave in the SIU manner. I T)vould like to sail with and when the man at the wheel .this kind of a crew all the time. doesn't hear it, he shouts "God Also, on behalf of the crew, I want to thank our Steward, Ray damn it, can't you hear?" Wells who, in spite of all that happened to our iceboxes and food, If this happened once it hap­ did a swell job in the chow department. pened a dozen times. In at least Thanks for listening and I'll see you in the near future. one case the helmsman was in­ 3 Tony Zarraga. Engine Delegate sulted despite carrying out his order. That is only one example of an all-around rotten skipper. He'll stand on the bridge for hours'at To the Editor: When the crew suggests some a time and call the unlicensed new dish to him, he always ' The crew of the SS Thomas places it on the menu; he is an men foul mouthed names. His -Nuttall want to thank Chief oldtimer in our Union and he mates are likewise treated like Steward Thomas Holler for the knows the way to a sailor's dogs. In La Guaira, Venezuela, he ; splendid way he has handled his heart is through good chow. gave the crew passes and a draw , department and above all for the While we are talking about but refused to call for the launch excellent Thanksgiving Dinner chow, we want to thank the on a very flimsy excuse by in­ we air enjoyed. cooks for their splendid cooking. terpreting literally the agreement. This Steward is a 100 per cent On our return home the Steward Officers were permitted ashore • ijlnion man in every way and he took great pride in seeing that biut the unlicensed men wefc is strictly for the crew—on the the ship was brought home in kept aboad. • ' ^lip and off. . clSan ^ and spotless condition. He was the most tight-fisted t When he goes t^ore you will And that is. an important thing in master we ever saw. When is­ find him with his brother mem­ a Steward's department- We all suing a draw he acted as though bers, and he is, at all times^ a gave a vote of thanks to the he were giving the mphey out good sport. The overtime in his Steward for contributing t«» a of his pocket. Logs and threats of logging department , is equally divided pleasant voyage. Were" Witnessed throughout the among all his men. He plays no "^-CieOTge J.-Toxfavorites. • fiS Thoquui IfilttaU voyage; \ In all ' of his actions Polaris Crew Thumbs Down Rough-riding Ship's Master he was aided by a phony chief mate—a two-faced character if there ever was one. The mate would talk nice to the crew and the captain, too, but he'd snap the whip when the captain ordered it and never once showed the slightest degree of independence. In his own quiet way he was just as bad as the old man. NO APPRECIATION Bell to bell from almost the beginning of the trip was the deck gang's schedule. No matter how hard we worked, a good job well done was never appreciated and no incentive whatever was provided for hard and .careful work. Watch out for these two phonies. They'llmot change until they have to and that's up to us. Former crew of Alcoa Polaris Report Good Sailing On McKittrick Hills To the Editor: We are completing the last passage of our present trip, The crew has been a very good one. Capt. Saar has been a fine Master and A. W. Caviness a good Chief Engineer. We are enclosing menus for Nov. 11 and Thanks­ giving Day, which will speak for the Steward and his departmentWe hope we find future crews and ships as good as this one. William Weaver, Eng. DeL Fred Black, Ship's Del. Chester Ritter S. F. Peelers Ernest Affranchino. SUP SS McKittrick Hills (Ed. Note: The menu made our mouths water.) -AND DON*T STOP FOR LIGHTSr Nuttall Galley Gang Tops J mm IS Seafarer Ray Durbin lakes a ride in style in Durban, SeuprvAfric^ Taxiing was -done during a stopover on a reciiHt -fi^ tdaaard the SS Robin Goodfellow. �Pss* Tweliw: TVE SEAFARERS A FESTIVE EVENING—CAVALIER STYLE Sulky Chief Gets Skipp^'s Eggs In Scrambled Crisis To the Editor: On Decembej: 4, due to a shor­ tage of eggs, the Chief Steward posted a notice of rationing of eggs in both'messhalls. Everything went along until December 10 when the Chief Engineer made his appearance in the officers mess. He had the quota of two eggs and then asked for tWo more which the Messman denied him. _The Chief raised his voice and asked for the Captain's eggs which were also denied him due to the Captain's not being pres­ ent. He continued in a loud, ab­ usive voice until the Messman ;went to the Delegate and asked him what to do. The Delegate in turn went to the Chief Steward who, after a few minutes, told him to give the Chief the eggs and then let the Chief argue with the Skip­ per if the latter should make an appearance. The eggs were plac­ ed before the Chief who, in a sulky mood, left them. • BLOW-UP On December 11, yesterday, the Captain complained about a couple of minor discrepancies they'd done was stall us off. He wouldn't listen, and yanked open a drawer where the ladles and spoons were kept and yelled about it, saying there was a lay­ er of dirty paper under the equipment. We then exchanged words and he called us "sons of bitches." This man in our opinion is un­ fit for the role of Captain. He listens to the babyish whines of a man who, rumor has it, has tremendous pull in Mobile and therefore has Chief Engineer's papers. Steve Maerjzko Geo. J. Outran Salvatore V. Caster (Ed. Note: Hey, What's the name of Ihe ship?) Get Your Stohr In The LOG Some mighty interesting stories of shipboard meet­ ings, sea rescues and just plain every day goings-on have been coming in from SIU members out at sea. But the LOG would like -to hear from more of the fellows, because there's more going on that's just as interesting and beneficial to the mem­ bership that we don't hear about. ^ All it takes is for'one oi more of the crew to put it down on paper and send it to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bes* ver St.. New York 4, N. Y. which were false. Today, De­ cember 12, the whole thing came to a blow-up. As follows: At 11:30 A.M., the Captain, We don't care if it isn't Chief Mate, Chief Engineer and First Assistant went to the Cap­ fancy, just jot down the tain's foc'sle and proceeded" to facts and well set thea up in your story. If you have drink, ..At about 18 minutes after 12, any pictures> so much the better — send them along^ they came into their messhall How about doing this right and the Captain was high. We fed them up to and including 20 now, on this trip? There are minutes to one o'clock when the thousands and thousands of three of us,'the undersigned, pro- Union members and their t^ceeded into the messhall to eat. families who'll read your After we had been there a story about your ship and few jminutes, the Captain said shipmates. "something about "some bastards" putting down overtime for cleanFutUe 'Effort ipg brass. /Then he yelled to know who* was the. Delegate. We told him. Then he proceeded to yell about the Stewards Department not putting in eight hours a day as they should. We argued for a while, and then he demanded jthat we leave the messhall and ;eat down below where we belottged—^which we did. Two of the Messmen went in­ to the pantrjr and the third one of us went for the' Steward. The Captain asked the other two •jjirhere that "other bastard" had gone. He and the Chief Engineer fol­ lowed us into the pantry, the Chief obviously enjoying what was going on. The JFirst Assist­ ant came along loo. Shown giving artificial res­ WOULDN'T LISTEN piration t.o ah unidentified pilot ^f/The Captain then proceeded to is Cornelia Deck Delegate Al­ /yell^about water splattered on bert Ulrich. Accident which the bulkhead opposite the pan­ - took the pilot's, life occurred try, We tried to tell him that when the Pilot boat capsized the drain was plugged and that while approaching the Cornelia we had been, asking the Chief off Cuba.. Full account of the and the First to fix it since leav­ acciden:^ was carried in the. ing Penang' 34 days ago. AU LOG .of Dec, 19,^ Jaxuiarr 2, 1948- LOG •'A With full stomachs and light hearts following the , big Thanksgiving Day dinner aboard the Cavalier, the messmen celebrated the occasion with an impfomptu get-together. 'At the left, two unidentified Seafarers—a la Carmen Miranda—do their version of the rhumba to an ecstatic audience. At the right, the boys and their "girls" gather around for crewmember Jim Colder to photograph. The gawiu worn by the ladies were designed by Sophie of Pier 45, New York. Wants Mom. To Know All About His Union Holiday Season In San Juan Sounds Like Old Home Week I To the Editor: Juan for about two weeks. He made the rounds, including the While looking through back is­ Marine Hospital. Blackie shipped sues of the LOG, I got to think­ on the SS Wild Ranger, Water­ ing of past shipmates and friends. man. That guy sure made Wonder where Tex Sorensen Dumbo and almost everyone else is? Haven't heard from him ia. in San Juan wild. Now that over a year. Received a letter San Juan, has returned ijo normal, from Tommy Wheeler, however. guess he will make the Wild. Tommy is married and living in Ranger really wild. Nev/ York City. He claims he Most of the oldtimers have has quit the sea. shipped. Red Morgan is on the; 'Blackie Kane was here in San SS Hurricane. "Boy Smokumn Pipe" Lincoln is on the SS Fran-, BERMUDA SHORE cis, Bull Line, with Dan ButtS' and "Oiler Joe." "Vie Sukenick,. just of the Marine Hospital, is cut of the Marine Hospital, ishere on the beach, and George,. Red" Davis is home with his family across the bay in Catano.Henry O. "Chuck" Limbaugh. has his SIU book here at the San Juan Hall. If he will write Sal; Colls, the book will be sent to.: him. Homer Spurlock is in San Juan doing sketches for the LOG': and painting a portrait now andtt then. Sal Colls is still on the ball keeping things in Puerto Rico running in real SIU style. Please send your fine paper, the publication of the best union, to my mother at the enclosed address. I'm quite anxious for her to get to know what a won­ derful job the Union is doing. I read the LOG eVery time I can get my hands on it. It sure is a swell paper. 'C. D. Solomon&on Great Lakes -District :^ACK TO THE To /he Editor: A SEAFARER SIGHTS BERMUDA "Bound for the shores he loves so well With familiar sights at day or night— Always n trip by sea and Sir Charles.: YiSU be near his romantie isle." -^ir Charles PROMOTION OF PERMITMEN CRITICIZED There seems to be much discontent regarding promotion aboarc| ship. It will be noted that those promoted usually turn out to be permitmen. The beef always comes from bookmen on the beach \^en learning; of such action. I believe this "situation can be efeily remedied my making Shipping Rule 29 read: "Any bookman may be promoted*..." instead of any man. — (Name withheld by request) Inasmuch as permitmen are only allowed days aboard a ship there is small chance of them being proznoted. If they do get a promotion it is because^-they - ook 4he job off the board when book members passed it up. They can't be refused promotion if -nb one else will take the job and they are rated • men. GANG'S ALL HERE Tony "Chinito" Gonzales was in San Juan last week for 'a, few days. The night he left for Ponce I met his Jjrother Pablo in the Texas Bar. Also, met a few more SIU men from Ponce. Pedro Nathan was amorig. thgm. And I met that oldtimer" Bosun, Tony Gonzales who now Serang on the SS Beatrice, a Bull ship. Tony was hfeading for San Truce to attend a ship­ mate's wedding. Meeting a few Great Lakes men lately. Can spot them at once. ' The Midwestern lingo sounds good to mq as you don't* hear it much on deepwater ship3.> Bob Bellevue shipped on the. MV Ponce, loading for South, America. Sidney Day paid off" the Edward Livingston and is still here. Will close wishing all hands a, merry Christmas. Woody Lockwood �efeoSskBs^ If/-' THE S EAF AREHS LOG Friday, January 2, 1948 Page-Thixlaaa By Seafarer Spurlock . •'• yi •• • /f ;; Wh'y . ,, J / (®l. .. .V'AA, • •:•*• .•' '\. •:-. 't;^HA,RLlE' ,/pALME(^ tx V'\ • f Above is eiiother Seafarers' Seafarer, Brother Charlie Palmer. He has been going to sea for the past five years, three years as a member of the SIU. DOUOLA^ "iNVilUS''!'' '' CLAW'SE' N/ The above sketch by Seafar­ ers' artist. Brother Homer Cpurlock, is of Douglas "Smi­ ley" Clausen, who, although just past 2-1 years of age, is rated by his shipmates as a good Union man, both ashore and afloat) Brother Clausen just paid off the Waterman C-2 Morning Light. All the pictures on this page are the work of Spurlock. One of the few ships ope­ rating in the waters around Puerto Jlico, and which is owned ||y Island interests, is the Ponce, at left. This vessel /; normally engaged in transpf ting cement from Ponce, P.R„ 19 Caribbean ports. As per contract, the Ponce is manned by a full SIU' crew. Right now the ship is not in operation, but is expected to resume early in 1948. [1114/ /: I--VVASI#5S: After having spent ttiany delightful months on the beach in San Juan^ Typical Tropical Tramp ships out on the C^eaitftf SkWeAxe. and the above picture shows what he feels like. The unhappy charactd^ in the bow unnamed-lest the bonds of friendship be broken. �333aa5Sjw«f»«*a9«asR ,.;,v.^T v'^;.-r.r..K-:.a<!i%?itfWE4W4««>Ri^r7S?Ti'':T^S KiV.-R iwfl . w- • .'hi'-. .•..•.';'0«V';•; v:-^- : f^^P^^;^;^^;i:O?V••- V^ : V t^flioA Fourteen TH^ !SEAF ARE RS Friday. January 2. 1948 LOG ' '''-li BUUXTIN W>;1 H I Unclaimed And Retroactive Wages American Liberty Steamship Corporation 75 West Street, New Yoric, New York $10.24; Robert Gibson $10.62; R. $12.12; Andrew Thompson, $4.98; SS Frank Dale John Ellis,* $2.83; Paul Shook, Jimmie J. Cotton $5.67; R. Abbey $13.63; W. Carey $9.81; $2.59; Victor B. Cooper, $1.37; Al­ Clifford Unfleet $18.25; Granville Rawan $7.37j A. S. Polverento Newman $11.66; Harold Pough fred K. Johnson, $5.94; Anthony SS KNOX VICTORY BOSTON $7.72. $14.12; Nils Finnborg $15.57; J. Madora, $257.97; W. H. Keller, R. Raia, $1.00. S. Furtado. $3.00; J.E. Goeller. $l.00f O. Johanisson, $2.00'; J. Auslitz, $1.00] SS' Charles Hull Stanley Seltzer $15.32; Anthony $1.37; Joseph Sofia, $11.02; Joseph p. Andersen, $2.00; W. Lewis. $2.00; J. Nasta, $324.25; Joseph T. BergNEW YORK R. T. Fitts $93.94; W. P. Grab- Pitton $14.21; George Crosstopher Zlach. $1.00; H F. Kruzzewski. $3.00]" bauer, $198.75; William J. MasINDIVIDUAL DONATIONS enauer $0.94; F. W. Mays $0.17; $14.64; K. Christopher $15.91; F. LaGuardia. $2.00. A. Govastez $5.08; F. Wolenski Thomas Moriartz $13.63; Jos. tine, $185.25; Jesse D. Wiggins, , R. L. Moran, $5.00; M. H. McCIauflin, SS SEA TRADER Simmons $18.59; Robert McGrath $108.75; Woodrow H. Bowman,' $4.00: Anthony Moshak, $5.00; Walter J. T. O'Conner, $3.00; W. B. Aubrey, $4.67; R. 'Gibson $3.45. $15.57; Leonard Pigg $18.08; Al­ $108.75; George H. Elledge, $371.- Mueller, $2.00; R. Lester, $3.00: L. $!,00-; E. Johanggnn, $2,00; Ri A. SS Leo J. Duster Williams, $3.00. Hobson. $1.00; N. F. Arsenault. $2.00;' fred Bliksmar $18,333; Richard 75; Anthony J. Konstansek, H. M. Hockersmith. $2.00: J. J. RodrU • SS BULL RUN Knute Hjelmas $11.03; Erik Nelson $9.16; Arthur Lutz $11.50; $224.25; Alton C. Kennedy, $212.'g;uez, $3.00. Lindkrist $3.12; Jos. Bourjeois Wm. Vandenburg $10.73;' Mag­ 62; Howard J. Gouldy, $185.25; F. E. Horlong, $1.00. SS AFOUNDRIA $2.10; Burton Hirshfield $2.85; nus Lovgres $10.14; John Chior- Robert J. Mansfield, $116.25; J. J. Thompson, $1.00; B. Llahez. Gerret De Bot $35.76; Sigvard ros $9.16; Peter McCormack Charles P. Warpup, $116.25; Leon $!.(»; L. Movall, $2.00; B. L."Bryan, Richardson $2.51; Benjamin Vin­ I $7.85; Leon Kopczuski $7.85; T.White, $116.25; Frank Girardi, $2.00; B. Stalsworth. $2.00; T. C. cent $37.15; Alston Henderson I John Abrams $7.85; E. Zakcyew- $99.38; Michael Trakalos, $99.38; Rigby, $3.00; R. G. Kimes, $5.00; F. MARTIN SKREE WEFALD $3J74; Carl A. Berg $2.92; Geo. ski $7.42; Joe McConn $0.79; Andrew A. Branicky, $99.38; Wil- J. Soss, $2.00; E. L. Blanton, $1.00; J. Sanlouzans, $2.00; C. Lass, $2.00. Stanter .$3.34; Ernest McCaskil Clyde Mariner $0.73; R. E. Win- fold B. Loll, $118.13; Jack ComContact your, fathejt^at Hawley, SS ALCOA CAVALIER $2.50; Geo. Mackey $3.25; Donald an $0.73; Roy D. Roberts $0.64; ins, $99.38; A. L. Murtagh, .72; C. Sousa, $1.00. Miniiesota. Short $3.54; Elmer Jones $2.15: Robert Beale $0.64; Joseph G. L. Power, $18.48; Louis J. SS JOHN SWEtT 4 4 4 Columbus Hitchcock $26.68; Jo­ Thomas $2.51; John Rumarzi Lackovich, $44.76; C. E. Bellen- J. Laycock, $2.00; O. B. English. VINCENT PARILLI seph Hall $2.00; Alfred Marcet $0.74; Larry Key $0.74; John ger, .09; Peter L. Lbpez, $58.13; $2.00; B. Czeck, $1.00; V. E. Joyce. John DeNinno reports your $2.00; J. L. Zaring,' $2.00; J. B. Kidd, $2.57; Hugh Hallman $2.57; Wil­ Chan $1.86; James Lum $0.87; Clifford E. Brown, $7.64; Arthur $2.00; S. Trzcinski, $1.00; Luigi Basso, mother is very ill. liam Cogswell $3.14; Wm. Mac- Kerns Jew $0.74; Jos. Baldric Manhood, $15.84. $3.00; J.-Callis, $2.00; J. E. Kristianson, 4 4 4 Donald $1.96; Mike King $1.96; $1.49; Kenneth Bastian $0.64; $3.00. J. A. ROZMUSZ SS Albert S. Burleson SS NOONDAY James Norfleet $36.56; Lish Tay­ Daniel Clifford $0.64; R5y McYou are requested to write Harry W. Aarcnsen, $6.46; Ole C. J. Hyrny, $1.00; M. Rzenkowicz, lor $0.87; James Bradley $3.45; Bride $0.64; C. C. Mecurer $1.55; Mrs. J. A. Rozmusz, 2128 Avenue $2.00; P. V. Larsen, $4.00; A. F. Rolley, Claude Boling $3.76; Merrymen John Wessels $1.06; George Gon­ S. Pederson, .76; John H. Banner, $2.00; J. W. Arellanos, $1.00; H. E. N, Galveston, Texas.Johnson $3.43; John Gardner zalez $8.00; R. A. Gruber $211.67 .14; Klaus Wassi $1.79; 'M. Niel- Dearen, $1.00; J. F. Fiesel, $2.00; C. E. 4 4 4 son, $1.72; W. Haugh, $1.37; John Kull, $2.00; A. Teeter, $1.00; R. L. $3.43; Walter Brown'$3.48; James EDWARD E. CASEY Dover, $1.37; Costa Sovelius, McKenzie, $2.00; T. McCarthy, $2.00; SS King Hathaway Carter $2.35; James Kelly $1.38; Your brother, James, asks you $45.78; Joseph E. Gerian, .72; R. G. Kasprzyk, $2.00; D. D. LaCruz, Richardson $1.68; Walter Albert Kjell Goth $18.67; Fred Pit­ Thue, $13.27; L. Jackson, $29.02; $2.00; A. F. Smith, $3.00; T. Baker, to get in touch with him, care of ; Groski $1.79; Bunny- Amizata man $2.73; E. Ebbert $3.48; D. $2.00; A. Ix. $2.00. Security Steel Service, 758 North :$20.08; James Linnon $0.81; Glen Bissett $19.53; J. W. Lunkous John Dover, .47; Jacob ^ Bean, SS EMILIA Ogden Avenue, Chicago 22, 111. S Tudor $0.86; Michael Martucci $1.70; Wm. Jones $1.70; R. Fig- $7.54; A.' Gonzales, $8.91; Joseph B. Watson, $1.00. SS SUZANNE i$3.89; Robert Rooney $26.50; uerora $17.33; H. W. Walls $6.75; McVickel^, $2.16; Alex R. WillisSHERMAN^ N. UTTINGER Pearce, $1.00; R. D. Scott, $1.00; Wm. Salzwedel $25.35; Gillis Andre Aubin $2.51; Joseph Ro- ton, $39.59; Edward Gardner, L. LG.T. Franco, $1.00. Contact your brother George Smith $24.26; Ralph Frey $26.09; billard $1.88; Charles F. Mac- $32.65; John N. Craddock, $3.50;. SS A. CLAY W. Uttinger, Box 492, Redding^ Edward H. Spoorier, $26.00; BonaClyde Hotis $24,22; John WalkM. Realland, $2.00; C. G. Peterson. _Q Daniel $11.83; ' Lloyd Warden California. ventura Hoggia, $10.31; R. A. Pet­ $2.00; J. Antoniades, $3.00,; D. W. -er $23.41; John Jones $3.00; Svend Aage Hoist $3.00; 4 4 4 Richard Alston $2X^22; Wm. Bertil Hager $3.00; Leo P. Cur- tis, $30.52; John Ellis, $1.60; M. BaFry, $3.00; H. Childs, $2.b'0; F. E. CHARLES DEAN White, $2.00; J. T. Fiddler. $2.00; J. Jacinto, $1.60; Robert L. Lord, Brooks $25.23; Horace Byrd ran $3.00; Roy M. Joplia $5.55; A. Wernboe, $5:00; F. S. Borkowski, Contact Harold Weaver care of $26.00; Webster Stanley $24.74; D. Bisett $3.00; J. Bpatty $3.85; $2.40; Lauro Morales, $1.60; Sher­ $2.00; R. A. Grunder, $2.00; A. Vatapthe Norfolk HaU, 127 Bank man J. Murphy, $16.80; Gus Green $26.92; Garfield Philip zvela, $1.00; G. Semro, $3.00; R. EneaF. Symthe $3.37; J. Merrier $3.10; Street, Norfolk; Va. carnacion, $1.00. Lopez, .80; N. L. Hughes, $10.18; $26.35; Delmar Shuck Jones Wm. J. Collins $2.87; Bertie HaSS SMOKY HILLS '4 4 4 T. J. Toups, Jr., .94. James Hostettler $25.95; V$26.34; gen $2.87; Geo, Ford $2.12; Rob­ J. Mazzocchi, $2.00_^ C. " J. Roblee, JERRY E. ANDERSON Richard Tuberik $25.75; Clarence ert Gillette $1.96; James Winget SS Lloyd S. Carlson $2.00; . J. Hederson, $4.00. JAMES R. ANDERSON , Wallace $23.28; John Turner $1.96; Erwin Plank $1.96; Jarrel Zol Harvey, $2.06; Jos. A. SS ANTINOUS Your mother wants you to E. J. Laskowski, $1.00; W. G< $23.66. Clark $1.96; Haskell Bagley $1.96 Wyatt, $1.62; Mato Rossi, $25.76; Schoenborn, $2.00; T. Moncho, $1.00; know that the telephone number SS F. T. Frelinghuysen Richard Cody $1.96; John L. Nu­ Jeff B. Ross, $4.85; Eyerett Wal­ H. Poulin, $2.00; V. R. Tallberg, $2.00; at home is now Lockport, Illinois, L. Dolan $91.35; A. Gapinski gent $1.70; John C. Clement ker, $11.52; . Zeph H. Foster, B. C. Shipman, $1.00; R. J. Maley, 822-M. $229.25; J. Andreasson $239.60; $1.70; Leo P. Curran $1.70; $25.06; Donald W. Johnstone, $1.00; D. C. Reynolds, $4.00; P. C.­ W. W. Grant $5.08; Graham Thomas Goodsen $5.82; P. Wan- $5.76; Wah Den Young, $27.36; L. Adrian, $1.00; F. Paul, $1.00; J. RAYMOND C. FAHERTY Pineiro, $2.00; (J. Stepanchuk, $1.00; Scaife $2.53; Barney Heuken loupulo $4.33; E. Doherty $3.37; D. Chandler, $27.36; ?. Collard, O. N. Peltomaa, $3.00; U. Pipinen. You are requested to get in $2.75; Leroy M. Dolan .$201.26; Andrew Hoegh $3.10; G. M. $7.43; R. DeGraw, $8.39; N. Ron- $2.00: A. Amelia, $3.00; P. Lohse. touch with the m.anager, .Western Wm. F. Smarz $30.31; Woodron Blackstock $2.32; Koljun Lua ley, $322; Wladyslaw Mronzinski, $2.00; M. DeNicole, $1.00; L. Buga- Union, 40 Broad St., New York. De Haven $15.31; Claude Adams $2.48; R. M. Jopin $2.00; J. A. $8.17; Ernest Graw, $14.00; Joa- jewski, $I.OO;_M. Trocha, $1.00; N. Bos$1.73; Louis Perez $1.95; R. P. Yeakel $2.00; Daniel Sissett $2.00; quim Maxine, $4.00; George N.* sanyi, $IO.OO;'H. Ward, .$2.00. , ISTHMIAN STRIKE Durgin $1.56; J. T. Ruhl $1.43; Teddy Toheasson $2.00; Svend Prevost, $68.68; Donald R. Nich­ DONATIONS Harry Cohn $1.77; J. Kerrigan A. Hoist $2.00; Robert Meadow olson, $63.80; David A. Allen, Jr., A. Tavares, $5.00; R. P. Kunec, $1.16; K. C. Hansen $1.06; E. P. $1.98; Adolph Becker $1.98; Clif­ $9.00; Genn R. Buimett, $13.70; Andrew Messelhauser has lost $10.00; H, Spencer. $25.00; P. WilHa, O'Brien $0.98; W. W. Grant $0.98; ton Wilson $2.49; Lloyd E. War­ B. A. Lucas, $12.16; Joseph Wing, $18.00; J. Lovett. $6.00; A. Ferrer, R. C. Raivey $0.98; D. H. Ikert den $2.32; Grady D. Dail $2.32; $6.34; Richard Morris, $7.94; Mur­ his seaman's papers, passport and $5.00; G. A. rummer. $10.00; C. Gordon. $0.98; W. Murry $0.98; Charles Julius Oswalt $1.98; Louis Cohn ray Kanter, $4.66; Emerson other papers. If found, forward $20,00; Wm. Robey. $15.00; H. Gearda. E. Shaw $0.85; Alex Sawicki $1.70; Garland R. Willen $1.70; Napier, $1.33; K. M. Filsebakki, them to him care of Central Ma­ $10.00; F. Landmeyer. $10.00; S. G, $0.85; John Cottman $0.85; Ped­ Chas. Meyers $1.70; Le Roy Frai- $12.66; Willis W. Wright, $37.79; ternity Hospital, 1831 Grand Con­ Kurosz, $25.00; G. Kries. $25.00; R. L.. Moran, $5.00; J. Magyrossy. $10J)0; 5. ro L. De France $1.00; A. V. ser $1.70; John R. Beatty $3.70; Earl H. Turner, $24.22; Wm. Mc- course, Bronx 53, N. Y. P. Henry. $10.00; Wm. W. Skyberg, 4- ' S. ib ' " Marauder $1.00; Gaston E. Roupe Jack Redman $0.58; L. F.^Blan- Namenie, 42489; Charles Corbin, H. Wm. Thorn. $10,00; C Ayala. EDDIE C,_JARHETT 1 $10.00; $1.00; A. R. Bliksvar $1.00; E. kenblecker $0.64; Robert E. Long $38.93; James E. Downer, $14.06; $10.00; Robt. Morton, $25.00; G. S. Your book and papers are be­ Lynch, $5.00; W, J. Rushinaki, $10.00; L. Mercer $1.00; John Fritz $1.00; $0.53; Andrew Hough $1.54; Harold T. Johnson, $5.41; Fred S. Nils Bengston $1.23; Herbert Louis L. Owens $0.87; D. E. Goldsborough, $11.44; Harold ing hel(i for you in the New J. A .VanBuakirk, $10.00. Carlson $0.99;-B. W. Hardacher Sanders $2.01; H. A. Bishop Mantel, $11.94; Eugene Mantel, York Headquarters office, 6th $1.24;-Geo. A. Wolf $1.16; Curtis $3.39; K. Justesen $3.39; Bertil $5.41; Roger W., Mathews, $6.38; floor, 51 Beaver Street, N. Y. Hancock $1.16; Harry J. English P'. O. Hager $8.54; Francis Smy- James L. Reynolds, $9.24; Sil­ 4-. 4 t JOSEPH ALOYSIUS , $0.42; W. W. Foley $0.99; Helga the $2.58; Clifton Wilson $3.07. vester J. Panellar $14.92; Charles SPAULDING W. Thomley, $2.20; Erbie Smith, Noord $1.05; C. Bryant $0.85; J. SS Cecil N. Bean $1.80; Edward H. Spooner, $8.64 Your seaman's papers are be­ C, Baxter $0.85; Larue, P. Binder S. Ferguson, $2.84; Roy White, $7.59; John .W. Yar- ing held for you in the 4th floor $10.31; A. W. Thompson $0.64; yne, $3.55; Allan G. brough, $9.64; George H. Neilsen, baggage room. New, York Hall, John Beregeria $0.2?; A. Jenn­ Elbert Swindell, $3.59. • ings $0.42; Samuel Starleper 51 Beaver Street, N. Y, PERSONALS '• i',' ' NOTICEi •-'ii V| m �Fifliday. Jiattua:?y 1, 1848 TME i^AFARems laG Page Fifteen Hart, Gordon F. 2.34 Green, Vincent P. ....—........ 2.64 Hart, Harry 32.27; Greene, Alfredo Augusto.. 24.46 Hart,' James 6.34 • Green, Clayton 13.86 Hart, Ralph W 33.19 'I Greene, Emmet W. , .02 Hart, Robert S 2.89 i < Greene, Harry H. ...:.. 5.23 Harten, James N 1.64 " ^Green, J«rry Paul 7.94 Hartenstein, L 1.98 ! Green, R. R 1.40 Harth, R .'. 45 , Greenlee, Harold W. 13.79 Hartley, Jack .69; Greenslitt, James R 1.58 Hartline, James G 4.95;;: Greentree, C 4.27 Hartman, George H 9.95. , Greenway, Kenneth 4.57 If Hartnett, Michael J • .59 . Greenwood, Chas. O ; 5.16 Harton, Don C 96 Greer, James M 69.27 HartseU, Thomas Edwin .... 2.23 r Gregoire, Joseph David .... 1.24 Hartwig, John E 3.17 / Gregorie, Anthony Joseph .04 Hartz, J. J 42.00 j Gregory, Benjamin F 8.95 Harvey, David 6.13 Greig, John Sidney 79.41 Harvey, George 6.01 Grenier-Guild, Maurice G. 28.28 Harvey/Henry J 9.37 Grepp, Paul 2.81 Harvey, Morrise E 14.95 Gresham, Robert L.;^. 9.60 Harvey, Zol B 3.71 32.66 12.14 Hardert, Kenneth L Gresham, T. F. 193.28 Guerrera, Antonio 58.05 Hall, Kenneth B Harzold, Henry Joseph .... 1.48 5.79 1.87 Hardgrave, Lloyd H Grey, Erdmann W 25,60 Guerrero, Daniell .TT... 11.6G Hall, Lawrence Hassard, Howard William 2.75 Hargrave, Royal 11.09 8.17 Lawrence J. Gribin, Morris .89 Guest," Francis L 1.40 Hall, Hassen, A 4.20' 1.19 89 Hardgrove, John W Griffen, Timothy F 20.53 Guidroz, Earl A '. 9.15 Hall, Mason Hatch, Avery L 35.22 Hardin, M :. 5.92 Nimrod J. HaU, Griffen, Chas. L 5.37 Guidry, Albeft R 1.981 8.83 Hatch, Clifford 3.31 69 Harding, Harry E 60.00 Griffin, Gerald N. .60 Guild, Roy M 2.34 Hall, Robert A. Hatch, Henry D 1.72 01 [ Harly, Bob "J 8.26 Griffin, James R 1.66 Guillard, Alered 3.35 Hall, Sam y Hatch, Marion S 1.44 John E ' 32.10 Hardy, J..E 3.63 HaUe, Griffin, John L., Jr 1.00 GuiUermo, Vidal .46 Hatcher, John A 69 1.42 Hardy, Merwyn C 1.79 Griffin, Joseph —^8.95 Guillory, Hurley 37.98 Hallebough, Charles Hatcher, Willie E 01 3.55 j Hardy, Will I ; 85 Griffin, Louis M 27 Guillory, Cournist P. 41.98 Halleran, John A Hattaway, Edward A 4.26 .46 Hart, Frederick P 6 67 Griffin, -Ralph 4.55 Guilott, Ernest J J)1 Hallman, Elmer Ellsworth Hauber, Robert VfHUam .. 108.86 7.90 Hare, J : 30.11 Griffith, Cecil R 2.56 Gulbransen, Thorleif 24.32 Hallman, Hugh R Hauck, Louis H. 3.29 5.13 4.67 Hare, Joseph Griffith, Claude G 7.13 Guliett, Flint C 40 Halloway, Peter Haukeland, Ingold S 8.61 :..l.. 4.20 17.58 ] Harman, Edgar Griffith, James P. , 12.91 Gumine, James 1.72 Hallowell, John J Haukins, John 1.05 Edgar "4.20 Harman, Hals, Johannes 2.13 Griffith, Phonzo E 12'.78 Gumren, Ed. 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The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946; Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Notice To All SUI Members �'/r,-5t''.t«55K'-^;cP liWiiJiJiyiu!. THE SEAFARERS Page Sixteen I; -Jp ;5: l/flSiii...; 'i'r • - LOG y-rFriday. January^, 194l WIM1- h' • ttWHK lii'i QUESTION: What do you consider to be the SEAFARERS' outstanding accomplishments during the year 1947? EARL T. BROWN. 2nd Cook: h i '-• . Our Union accomplished much during the past year. Everyone will agree on that. To me it seems that the victory over the big Isthmian company was our biggest and most important vic­ tory for the year. It showed that we have the organizing machin­ ery to tackle any waterfront job. that unorganized seamen want ^e Seafarers. We got a lot more Jobs on our Hiring Hall boards because of this victory. Other fmportant Union gains for the year were the "wage increases eni" the new Halls in Mobile and New Orleans. G. J. SMITH, Wiper: Our outstanding accomplish­ The Union's drive for better ment was the signing of Isth­ wages and conditions was an mian to a Hiring Hall contract, ' outstanding achievement. _ While and later the signing of'a full 'we ^d wonders in other fields, SIU contract with all the condi­ such as aiding striking AFL and tions we enjoy aboard our reg­ 'ciO unions, we made sure that ular contracted ships. We have 'our lot was improved also. We also done a fine job in the Cities gained two wage boosts during Service fleet—another outfit they the past year — something few said could not be organized. Our unions did. Aboard our ships, in work in gaining several new the Stewards Department, the companies and many hundreds companies now must furnish all more jobs during the past year cutlery and uniforms. Some of is far and away the biggest them did it before, but now they achievement in maritime organi­ all must supply these tools. zing. We have continued to grow That's a big step forward in im­ when other outfits have stood proving shipboard working con­ ditions. still. OLIVER LEWIS. Night Ck.&Bk.: ROBERT E. LANSDELL, OS W^ il-. JAMES WALKER, Nt. Ck.-Bkr4 H. SLITTS, Chief Electrician: Maybe it's because .1 was ac­ "Eops on my list is the org.antive-in the Isthmiem strike, but izing job done- among the un­ Z feel the winning of the Isth­ organized men and companies. mian company was among the We should bo proud of the men most outstanding Union accom- who organized the companies we jdishments for 1947. The SIU's gained — they made it possible all-out organizing drive was an­ for the Union to grow stronger. other important step. .Altogether, The volunteer and shoreside orthe Union made a lot of progress gan^rs proved themselves to be during the past year. We won the oackbone of the Union. The aeveral wage increaMs. We add­ I achieving of a contract with Isth­ ed a bunch p'f .new companies to mian showed that, our organizers our list of contracted outfits. 'did a job where other unions /These are important because they failed. If we keep organizing at ere -all aimed at getting more the pace of 1947 we will have |obs^ for the membership and nothing • to worry about during, the Union^Mnggest job the.coming years. iENE PEPIH. Carpenter: The chief accomplishment of the Seafarers International Union during the year 1947 was the winning of new contracts which gave us the highest wages and best conditions in the' maritime industry. Second is the signing of the Isthmian ccmtract. and the great strides the Union has made in organizing. During the war we had lots of jobs, but when the war ended nnd shipping died down, we lost quite a few of those berths. Our organizing canipaign has helped 'to take up the slack, and we should do even better in the future. • • • -, -'J V, < .'i.- ,-. B. EDWARDS, Ass't Cook: If there was anything bigger ^ than the Isthmian contract • •1; *. guess I didn't hear about it. Of. course, I liked the five per cent raise we got. That raise came ijtt very handly and was very pleas­ ant. but I don't see how it com­ pares with the Isthmian agreetnent. For one thing, look at all those jobs. • About 3.000, I heu. That's a lot of Union strength for the futur.e. Thai's the kind of strength we're going to have-so the Union organization can con­ tinue to back up the membership. ' il - V i!| JOS. CAMPOREALE. 2nd Cook: SEYMOUR WALLACE. AB: No question about it.,the big­ To my mind, the victory in gest thing we did was to g®f fhat Isthmian was the biggest thing final agraement with Isthmian. I the SIU accomplished during organized on Isthmian ships for 1947. I know how big it was be­ 16 months and know what it cause I ^was an organizer last menns. The new conditions -are winter aboard the SS Archer. Of making the Isthmian oldiimers course, winning Isthmian Wasn't really Union conscious — and the only thing the Union did. making the officers' that way. That five per cent increase was too. Things are going to be a pretty good. The fact that living little different from what ttey standards aboard all SIU. ships were. Another thing is the job are better thanlh plenty of shore the SIU has been doing in Can­ jobs as a result of SIU activity ada. I sailed, in some Canadian throughout the year is pretty im­ ships before I joined the SIU. I portant, too. .JBut the Isthmian hear those ships have Iwett^et- contract- gives the Union' solid ting^Jbetter aljl year.. / strength. • • By and large I'd say that the Isthmian Strike and contract Were our greatest achievements 4uring the pa^t year. Winning j a strike over su(di a large or- i/. ganization would be enough in jitself, but the contract we sue- ,) ceeded in gaining guarantees us ;> more jobs for the future and j good security for some time to come. Also this year We main­ tained high standards of disei^ j pline and seamanship aboard, ouir'^ contracted vessels, and pul a stop to the performors and gachouni^. ; Last, but not Ibaist, we shoidd/ mention the Hallt which wo bought.. in' NoW Orleans and � 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 2, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 1 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS OPENS DRIVE FOR WAGE INCRESEES TO OFFSET RISING HCL ROU OFFICER HITS ACA-MEBA MERGER AS ATTEMPT TO RAID AFL RADIOMEN SIU GENERAL ORGANIZER SCORES ACA-MEBA MERGER HOW TO LIVE ON YOUR PAY-IT CAN'T BE DONE BROTHER CHARGED ANTWERP USS WITH DOUBLING AS CRIMP HALL FASTUNION GETS OVERTIME FOR SIX SEAFARES ON SUZANNE MARINE DDDDDDISASTERS MARK SEAMEN'S XMAS WEEK MEMBERSHIP MUIST PUSH OWN BEEFS IF THEY WANT BACKING OF UNION SHIPPING GOODS FOR BLACK GANG IN NEW YORK BOSTON WHITE CHRISTMAS STYMIES ALL SHIPPIG EXCEPT FOR TANKERS BOSTON WHITE CHRISTMAS STYMIES ALL SHIPPING EXCEPT FOR TANKERS WATERMAN RETROACTIVE PAY READY CANADIAN SEAFARERS SEND THEIR THEIR THANKS TO A&G DISTRICT FOR HELP IN ORGANIZING TAMPA HARD PUT TO FIND SEAMEN DURING HOLIDAYS STAY-AT-HOMES BOOST SHIPPING IN PHILADELPHIA TAXES,FEDERAL AND STATE, PUT BITE ON MERCHANT SEAMEN MIAMI HAS GREEN CHRISTMASS AND GOOD SHIPPING HIGH WINDS,SHOALS,LOCUSTS PLAQUE THE GIBBON,BUT SHE'S GOOD SIU SHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ea52141490da78e602a809c4194489aa.PDF 7cfbc46b106a1b5aa263e02bccaab58e PDF Text Text »ti^ V Offidal Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1947 Anti-commies Form New French Union PARIS—Charging that the re­ cent French strikes called by the General Federation of Labor (CGT) were "in complete con­ tempt of union principles, and often against the will of the majority of workers," a large sec­ tion of the CGT this week re­ signed from the parent body. This blow, coming ten days after the end of the commie-pro­ moted strikes in France, and on the heels of the defeat of the CPled strikes in Italy, proves once more that the communist party does not have the real support of the workers of Europe. The resolution adopted by the new body, which calls itself "Workers Force," also charged that strike actiorf had been taken "for reasons that had nothing to do with the union movement," and that the Executive Com­ mittee of the CGT "did not hesi­ tate to throw the working classes into an adventure that could not hel^ but break the unity of the labor movement." One of the key men in "Work­ ers Force" is Leon Jouhaux, vet­ eran anti-communist labor leader, and until his resignation cosecretary general of the CGT. For thirty-seven years, until 1946, Jouhaux had served as sole secre­ tary general but last year com­ munist pressure forced him to accept Benoit' Frachon as cosecretary general. SAILLANT STAYS Four' other members of the thirteen man executive commit{Continued on Page 14) The SlU Spirit Contributions for the Ralph Youizy-Robert Boutwell defense fund continue to come in from ship's crews with $54.00 being turned over this week by the men of the SS Colabee. Richard Geiling. Steward Delegate, reported these con­ tributors in his department: George Dunn. N-o r m a n Kramer. Richard Geiling, Herbert Carter. Juan Vasquez, Alfred Zalewski. Al­ fred Robertson and Joseph O'Malley. peck Department dona­ tions turned over. to Dele­ gate I. W. Margavy came from Brothers Jensen. John­ son, Neuiner, Margavy, Blanchard, Kornelius and Wal­ lace. No. 52 Seafarers Hits Plan To Transfer US Ships To Enrepean Countries That part of President Truman's speech to Congress last week, on the Marshall Plan, dealing with the transfer and sale of American ships to foreign powers to carry the food and machinery to European countries, brought immediate repercus­ sions from the Seafarers International Union and the American shipping industry. The State Depart­ ment, supplementing the President's speech, recom­ Resolution For 1948 In just a few more days the year 1947 will be over, and the big question now is "What is in store for 1948." During the past year we have seen the spectacle of certain union officials in other maritime unions, becoming the fair-haired boys of the shipowners. These "leaders" are called "reliable," or "good Americans," and the ope­ rators have really tried to butter them up. Stripped of all the high sounding phrases, what this means is that the shipowners are attempting to create bosses' stooges m the maritime labor movement. On the one hand they are trying to lull the seamen into a false sense of security, and on the other hand they are ready with ^threats of government interference if the seamen continue to fight for their rights. «• mended that 200 war-built ships*. , , , ~ T u„ „.,ij onn building schedules of the par­ be sold, and 300 more temporar­ ticipating countries." ily transferred to countries par The CIO Shipyard Workers ticipating in the plan. By so do­ pointed out that European ship­ ing the State Department expects yards are . humming with orders to save $1,220,000,000. enough to last five years, while To this the Union, through at the same time American ship­ Paul Hall, New York Port Ag­ yards are rapidly approaching ent, replied, "That is exactly the complete idleness. sort of deal we would expect Many of thousands of men who from the politicians. The sea­ produced America's wartime fleet men have been taking a beating are now out of work, and of from them for a long time. the men who sailed the ships, "What this will do is increase many of them are now on the the unemployment of American beach, out of work. seamen, and it won't save enough money to make it worth while." The National Federation of American Shipping, which rep­ Since the next regular resents about 100 major Amer­ membership meeting date ican shipping companies, analyz­ falls on New Year's Eve. and ed the provisions of the Mar­ many of the men on the shall Plan and asserted that the beach will want to be home jstimated__Gaving of $1,220,000,000 with their families or out would more likely turn out to celebrating, the meetings will be $300,000,000, and that the be held instead on Friday small financial advantage would evening. Jan. 2. 1948. be greatly outweighed by the In New York, the member­ permanent damage to the Aniership will meet in Roosevelt can Merchant Marine. Auditorium. 100 East 17th The President said that the Street, corner of 4th Avenue. 'temporary transfer of ships (to The time, as usual, is 7 European countries) should be P.M. linked with a reduction or de­ ferment of the projected ship- v. [Jim • J: • ''^"1 •'''iil •--i4 Next Meeting Congressman Asks That US Ships, In the past, some trade unions have gone along with Seamen Transport European Aid the changing pressures of national politics. The so-called "New Deal" gave a number of labor fakers excuses for relying on the government instead of on the economic strength of the labor movement. What they didn't realize was that that sort of de­ pendence weakens, j-ather than strengthens, a trade union. We in the Seafarers International Union: have always relied oft our economic power. We have never asked the government for a handout. By the use of economic action at the point of production, thi? Union has made gains wliich have since become standard for the entire industry. The New Deal didn't give us decent wages and con­ ditions, and the Wage Stabilization Board couldn't take (Continited on Page 2) American merchant seamen, in the greatest numbers possible, should man the vessels that will carry relief supplies to Europe, Representative Henry M. Jack­ son of Washington, declared last week. In a statement published in the Congressional Record, Jackson, who supported the legislation for interim relief, said it should be made clear that Congress intend­ ed that American vessels be used to transport the relief cargoes to Europe. The Congressman pointed out that the legislation just enacted contains provisions ''that the great majority of the relief sup­ plies furnished must be bought in the United States. "That provision protects Am­ erican industry and American jobs," he said. "But that same provision, strangely enough, is not express­ ly made applicable to the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine or to the jobs of American seamen." Jackson added that despite omission of specific reference to the American ships and seamen, the two are of "tremendous im­ portance" to the country's well being. "My view," he said, "is that wherever possible, American ships should be used to carry , these relief cargoes." m ••• -4 �Vf Page Two Friday, December 26, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG M Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Resolution For 1948 .(Continued from Page 1) them away from us. We have fought for our rights, in the face of tough odds, and we intend to continue doing so. If this violates the law drawn up by Taft and Hartley, it's just too bad. The shipowners have indicated that if we are "good boys" they will keep the ships sailing so that we can have jobs. That is just so much malarkey. While profits are so enormous, the shipowner has no intention of going out of business. And while.he's in business, we'll get only the jobs, the wages, and the conditions we are big enough to take and hold on to. Before the SIU became strong enough to lead Ameri­ can m.erchant seamen out of the slime, there were seamen and union officials who were thought of by the companies as "respectable." Their rewards for being "respectable" were crimp halls, fink books, blue sheets, moldy food, and loss of jobs if they ever dared to speak up for their rights. We know that the shipowners, the government, and the communist party are the enemies of merchant sea­ men. We ought to know because we've had to battle all three elements in our unending struggle for decent wages and conditions. This Union has no intention of changing our policy of the use of economic action. In the year 1948, the ship­ owners and the government will probably join together in an effort to use the provisions of the Taft-Hartley law against trade unions. This will affect seamen particularly, since the keystone of the maritime unions is the Hiring IJ- Hall. Our pledge, made last summer, to lock up the in­ dustry if the shipowners and/or the government try to break up our Union, is just as valid now as it was the day we made it. There can be no other course of action. 1948 can be a year of peace on the waterfront. But •if the shipowners and the Washington bureaucrats want war, they will get it. Seafarers will be good seamen, but they won't be dogs. That is our resolution for the New Year. Commies Face New Look I There is one thing about the new year for which we can be grateful from the beginning, the weakening of communist influence in the labor movement. In America, the comrades suffered defeat after defeat "in 1947's closing months. In western Europe too, they lost a great deal of strength. A demonstration of this is the emergence of what iooks to be a strong anti-communist leadership in French unions. But the communists are not finished. Far from it. It behooves SIU members and members of all other unions which are devoted to democratic ideals to remain alert to communist infiltration. They'll be using their old tricks, and they may be using some new ones. But our members have taken care of them in the past and will keep on doing so. I 1 Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. . (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) • Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. B. GEISSLER TheA are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, E. E. DAVIS as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging E. M. LOOPER heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS writing to them. L. GROVER STATEN ISLAND J. BARRON C. MASON P. CASALINUOVO J. E. MAGUIRE J. BURNS J. RIDDLE A. A. SAMPSON H. WATSON J. ANDERSON R. BUNCH G. J. MILLER E. DELLAMANO G. CARLSON XXX J. SMITH MOBILE HOSPITAL J. McNEELY F. O'CONNELL W. J. SULLIVAN . J. M. GARDNER J. LEE (SUP) - t:. L. MYERS G. RODRIGUEZ J. McKEEN (SUP) W. C. JEFFERIES O. A. HESS J. C. RAMBO J. DUBUQUE XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. C. CARDANA E. T. BROWN M. W. BUSBY 0. S. SHAHAN C. SCHULTZ R. V. GRANT W. K. WUNG N. B. EDRINGTON W. D. JOHNS J. J. O'NEILL W. VAUGHN C. W. BARNE G. CURL E. CARAVONA A. S. CONTI R. L. GRESHAM XXX GALVESTON MARINE HOS. C. T. WHITE XXX J. M. FLANNIGAN ' R. L. McGREW FORT STANTON HOSPITAL W. CANANAN (SUP) F. R. DE VASHER JOHN P. WILLL4.MSON , E. G. TARLTON (SUP) 1. F MATHERNE R. B. WRIGHT G. D. WINN (SUP) M. LIUZZA CLIFFORD MIDDLETON J. CARROLL G. A. WILLIAMS ARCHIE McGUIGAN H. TENA (SUP) G. HARDEMAN R S. LUFLIN L. A. HOLMES JULIUS SUPINSKI X .X X ' NORFOLK W. C. COLLEY M. D. PENRY FRITZ KRAUL ' J. E. SILKOWSKI XXX CECIL WILLIAMS R. E. TRULY BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. CHARLES LORD L. CLARKE J. LEWIS JACK WOOTON C. C. RAYFUSE R. LORD P. ALLGEIER J. E. PENCON C. CREVIER W. A. YAHL A. J. LE JEUNE H. STONE MARJORY »'LINDA" EVANS SAMUEL J. STEELE T. BOGUS : ...'3'• �-''fw:--'' Us : •• ^r,'. -.'i Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers Delivers Goods On Membership's Beefs Russia Halts Old Overtime Makes Brother's Xmas Merry One Inflation — But Workers Lose In the Soviet Union, where the welfare of the workers is screamingly proclaimed to be of paramount interest, the citizen­ One man who was all smiles ry were apparently shaking their heads in bewilderment as the for Christmas was Robert Ben­ government announced a drastic jamin, Utility in the Stewards currency reform program which Departihent of the SS Hawser drained the workers dry of cash. Eye, Alcoa. The new currency program, which is intended to halt in­ By letting the Union square an creasing speculation and infla­ overtime beef for him, he headed tion in the Societ Union, was for Kokomo, Ind., the other day based on the old capitalistic con­ to spend the holidays with his ception of supply and demand. family nearly $90 richer than he With the abandonment of the would have been had he not had system of rationing, the Soviet ROBERT BENJAMIN feared purchasing power would the protection of an SIU con­ George Noble (1.) and Frank Richardson sweep store shelves clean of vir­ tract. tually all stock. When the Hawser Eye docked the beef has a book or only a To reduce the nation's pur­ in New York, Benjamin put in a permit. He is entitled to the chasing power the government full protection of the Union con­ claim for 105 hours overtime for tract and Union officials will see announced the issuance of new currency. All old currency is now making ice which the Company that he gets it. to be exchanged on a cash basis refused to honor. In fgot^ Alcoa at the rate of one new ruble for FIRST SIU SHIP When Brothers George Noble ardson headed for the Calmar held up the payoff three days ten old ones. and Frank Richardson had to get office and collected their money disputing the beef. In fact, Benjamin is a permit—$163.25 each for travel and six off the Yorkmar to be left be­ man, and the Hawser Eye was On money already on deposit in savings banks, the exchange days subsistence. They simply A PLEASURE his first SIU ship. He obtained a rate is one new ruble for one hind in a hospital in Portland, did it the Union way. When the ship finally paid off white card last summer after a old on the first 3,000 rubles, two Oregon, their shipmates told As Brother Richardson putit: November 28, the Stewards Pa­ year in the Army Transport Ser­ for three on the next 7,000 and"" them that they would have one tough time collecting transporta­ "If everybody did as we did in­ trolman told Benjamin not to vice, and spent four months on one new one for two of the old tion back to Baltimore where stead of blowing their tops, woi-ry, but to come around any the Hawser Eye which shuttled on all above 10,000 rubles. time after December 17. He WORKINGMAN SUFFERS they had signed on. Calmar was things would work more showed up at the New York Hall bauxite between Dutch Guiana smoothly. That's why we have Thus the worker who had only a tough company, the boys said. December 19—and there was a and Trinidad. a Union." his cash each payday was the voucher for $89.04 in take-home Benjamin came to the SIU, in Richardson and Noble figured biggest loser, while those with Noble, a Seafarer veteran, overtime after the deductions that the Union would know how the fii-st place, because he wanted bank savings suffered less se­ to handle the matter. When they added: "I've been in the SIU had been made. Collecting the to keep on going to sea, and verely. reached the east coast they since 1942, and I've found that money just before Christmas was knew that he would never get Further evidence of the illu-" headed for Headquarters in New the best way to do things is the a pleasure for Benjamin. anywhei'e in the Army Transport sion that the Soviet Union is a York where they let a—Union The incident demonstrates the Service without Union protection. workers' paradise was revealed official telephone the Calmar SIU way." readiness of SIU officials to come Both Brothers departed for the to'the aid of SIU men who have He passed up the NMU because in the government's new price office. list. Men's woolen suits are list­ Nothing to it. The official hung Baltimore Marine Hospital for legitimate beefs. It makes no he didn't want his unionism ed at 1,500 rubles, which is $285 difference whether the man with mixed up with communism. up his phone. Noble and Rich­ further treatment. in American money. Leather shoes can be had for the equiv­ alent of $54.72. A woman's wool dress goes for $106. A bar of laundry soap Under a law passed at the last United States. The continental Residence, for the purpose of the state, whether discharged or is 99 cents, iaut toilet soap is only 76 cents. A package of cig­ election, residents of New York limits of the United States are collecting the bonus, is as fol­ still in service. arettes, top grade, costs the Rusthe 48 states of the union and Application must be made to. . State who served in the Armed lows: the "District of Columbia. the Veterans Bureau at Albany Forces between December 7, To be eligible, the man or wo­ on official application forms I According to a dispatch from Members who served in the 1941, and September 2, 1945, are man filing must have been a res­ which may be obtained at Vetaverage Russian eligible for a bonus. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, erans Service Agencies, district ^ monthly income ident of the State of New York Payment will be at the rate Coast Guard and in the Public offices of the State Department • 1,260 rubles in 1946. The fathof $250.00 for service outside the Health Service or Coast and at the time of entrance into the of Taxation and Finance and at . family, a crew foreUnited States; $150.00 for serv­ Geodetic Survey while engaged service, and must have lived in county, city, town and village received 870 rubles a ice of 60 days or more within in active service with the Army, the state for six months prior clerks' offices. month, which at the official exthe continental limits of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast to that date. At the time of- In addition, fire houses in New ^^ange rate of 19 cents is $165.30 U.S.; and $50.00 for any service Guard are considered eligible for making application, the appli­ money. cant must be a legal resident of York City will have a supply less than 60 days within the the bonus. of the forms available. The ~ form, when sent in, must be ac­ companied by an actual size photostatic copy of discharge or separation with record of serv­ on ice, and must be notarized. All HONOLULU—The president of Recently the city of New Ydrk attention some figures on com- list. Here are the figures applications are to" be filed by the International Longshore­ apprehensively viewed the sight ! parative wage scales which were skilled workers: compiled by Ned Williams, Book per week mail, not in person.. men's and Warehousemen's Sug­ of 4,000 men standing in line 49930. Plasterers $95.00 The forms will be ready after ar Workers Union on the island for twenty-four hours to apply Iron Workers 95.00 the first of the ,year,J, and .u • will 1°^ Hawaii has announced that for 1,000 available jobs as la­ Brother Williams compares the Plumbers 83.00 pay of a stevedore or common be handled m order of their re- more than 4,000 workers from borers, .-paying approximately Metal Workers 83.00 painter with that of an AB, and xr, 1 XX P^^"^3tions have voted to $41.50 per week. In commenting Carpenters 80.00 finds that the hour rate for Under the law, payment to a bolt the CIO and organize an in about this, the LOG stated that Stevedores 76.00 deceased veteran will be made dependent imion the scene had "all the appear­ painters and stevedores is ^1.75 Painters 76.00 per hoiir, with overtime at to next of kin in the following Amos Ignacio," union president ances of the depression days'." Able Seamen 64.00 — xu. _ . ^ ""•» priority: widow or widower, $2.62 per hour, while ABs earn The Journal of Commerce, un­ $1.45 per hour with overtime at In addition, "Williams points children, mother, father, bro-ithe unjustified smearing of his der the heading ""What's the $1.06. out that shoreside workers are thers, or sisters. Remarriage of organization as communist' beSignificance," points out that Williams also points out ' that not confined to . their place of widow or widower does not in­ $41.50 per week works out to a seaman must have three years employment for months at a time validate the claim, and next of MUse of its affiliation with Harry slightly better than $180.00 per of experience before qualifying as seamen • are, separated from kin do not have to be residents Bridges' outfit in San Francisco. We have been smeared month, and then compares that for an AB's ticket, and must pass home and family for as long as of New York State. sum with the $191.99 which is a physical examination before the voyage lasts. Further information may be said. We want to take on a the current base pay for ABs. each voyage. The foregoing should prove obtained from veterans organiza­ new color. We have waited a There's a possibility that the conclusively that seamen are ac­ tions; district offices of the State long time for denial of Commu­ BOTTOM OF LIST editors • of -the Jpurnal of Com­ tually underpaid. If the editors Department of Taxation and Fi­ nist activities by some of our merce have come to the conclu­ As far as the weekly wage of of the Journal of Commerce need nance in New York, Brooklyn, biggest union bosses and we are sion' that seaftien are making skilled laborers is concerned. any more proof, all they have Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse^ sick of waiting." too much money, and before that Brother Williams proves that of to do is to interview any mer­ Utica, and Albany; and in New The new union wiU be known idea takes root too firmly, the eight classifications. Able Sea­ chant seaman. They'll get all the "York City at the "Veterans Serv­ as the Union of Hawaiian Work­ LOQ would like to bring to their men are at the bottom of the information they need. ice Center, 500 Park Avenue. ers and will be independent. .'••1 Getting Things Done SIU Style Really Pays Off, Brothers Find New YorkState Veterans To Get Bonus Next Year ShDreside Wages Higher Than In Maritime Hawaiian Sugar Men Quit Bridges' Union -vt > •-.r. 1* t �• f-i Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG WHAT tTtlllllC Friday, December 26, 1947 Baltimore Carries Own ShlpplngLoad By WM. (CURLEY) RENTZ QUESTION: The politicians want to give U. S. ships to foreign countries to compete with American ships and seamen. What are your views on this matter? BALTIMORE — With the holi­ day spirit in the air one would believe that this would be a good excuse for letting down the CHARLES VARN. Dieck Eng.; JACK SIMISON, AB: bars a little and cutting loose, I certainly don't think we We built these ships and the but in Baltimore this doesn't should turn the ships over. It laKpayers paid for them with seem to be the case. only means cutting American Spbd money. Why don't they let ships out of business and creat­ The men around the Hall are American seamen sail them ing a serious unemployment a sober bunch,^ and when they cafher than cut our own throats problem for all maritime work­ take a job off the board they by turning them .over to com­ ers. The whole stunt looks to me go straight to the ship without petitors who will carry relief like a follow up on the policy a short stop-(fff on the way. 900ds made and paid for by of allowing American ships to Americans. I think it is okay The gashound situation has im­ sail under foreign registry as a to build up foreign merchant proved one-hundred percent. We means of beating payment of a fleets but certainly not at the have to look a long time to find living wage scale and mainten­ expense of our own fleet and anyone carrying a load around ance of decent conditions. If the the men who sail them. What this place. ships are turned over the gov­ these politicians are proposing The load on the water-front is ernment will be guilty of sell­ counds like a hatchet job on the pretty good, but not good enough ing out American seamen in fa­ '.American merchant marine. 'No to warrant sending out a call for vor of substandard conditions 4seamen could go for it. aid. We have plenty of men on and pay. the beach waiting for the ships as they come in, so look to greener (or should I say whiter, NORMAN PETTERSEN. OS: BILL GRAY, Deck Eng.: now that winter is here) fields if a ship is on your mind. This new move on the part of It's not fair to American sea­ the politicians merely shows that men. It would knock the future EVEN STEPHEN history is repeating itself. I have We handled seven payoffs and of American shipping for a loop. been sailing since 1917 and once seven sign-one during the past If they get rid of all the ships before I saw how the short­ in the boneyard and turn them week. On all of the ships, except sighted -policy of our govern­ over to foreign competitors, thf Isthmians, we had no difficulty in ment ruined our merchant ma­ squaring away the beefs. possibility of new American rine after the last •war. We axe companies starting up, and the going through that process again. On Isthmian ships the squawk older ones increasing their fleets, We definitely cannot compete was on the disputed overtime. would be wiped out. They should with foreign shippers, whose We took care of the individual study this thing carefully before seamen are paid extremely low beefs and everyone went away they act to jeopardize the Am­ wages and who are forced to happy. erican merchant marine. Also in I've noticed a good thing on Work long hours. Rather than case of another war, we would the ships hitting port recently, turn over the ships, we should find ourselves without ships and and that is the great amount of keep them in the lay-up fleet our competitors all over the aid the oldtimers are giving the for an emergency or future use world well-stocked with them. permitmen and first trippers in in carrying ca-rgo. getting squared away. It's instruction such as this which makes a newcomer into a first rate seaman, and there is no one better qualified to, give the dope that the oldtimer in the NEW YORK CITY—The Swed­ 'enterprise system' needs to be forced by their poverty, they hands the power to stand against SIU. ish economy has afforded good defined and must be shown to said, to defend themselves advances which goes with the Since it's too late to wish health, good recreation, good contribute to economic stability against chaos hy properly ad­ ownership and control of monop­ everyone a Merry Christmas, I'll Hhousing, good education, security, or it has no charm for them. justing their economic system. oly industries. They have been get in my wishes for a Happy and equality of opportunity, not They use it where it works to "I asked them how it was that able to gain a sense of assur­ New Year to all. for the few but for the many. advantage, in the ateas where they were able to take such" for­ ance about the future by re­ This is the main theme ex free competition actually ob­ ward steps. They pointed out moving forces opposed to pi-othat they had not left in private gress." "pressed by Arnold S. Zander, tains. president of the AFL's State, "To them, communism is not County, and Municipal Employ- 'Red Fascism,' another catch GREETINGS SUNNY ITALY -ees Uiiion, in an article prepared phrase, but a system which de­ for the Workers Education Bu­ stroys personal liberty and free­ reau of America. , dom. The Swedes have a way of Portions of Mr. Zander's ar­ judging communism by its des­ truction of freedom and not by ticle follow: -The LOG'S holiday mail bag "The Swedes have a most ad­ the roll of the words. bulged this week with messages vanced social and economic or- "To them the 'American enter­ of greetings to members of the <ier because they have few rich prise system,' as ordinarily de­ Seafarers International Union people and no poor. They have scribed by business leaders, un­ throughout the world. From near achieved an amazing measure of disciplined, uncontrolled by con­ and far came season's greetings equality. sumer cooperative competition and best wishes for the com­ "They do not have the sump­ and public yardstick operations, ing year from Union members tuous dwellings of our well-to- would mean booms and busts and friends who asked that their do, but neither does one find and finally a depression so deep sentiments be conveyed to all slums. They have both less that there would be no recovery, hands through the LOG. splendor and less misery. It may but only mass unemployment, Among those from whom be said that enjoyment is less disillusionment, chaos, and dic­ greetings had been received at excessive but it must be added tatorship. the LOG office at press time that comfort is more general. were: George H. Seeberger, "Cut NO DEPRESSION "He who would defend full and Run Hank," the crew of the freedom for the mountain lion "When I asked why they had SS Algonquin ' Victory, Rose and the wolf would be uncom­ done some of the things Ihcy Eldridge, Russell Smith, Jack fortable' for a time in Sweden, have I was told tha^t they are a Parkej, Antonio C. Nina, Ludowhere the order of things is such poor people and could not afford vico' S. Agulto, Jim Drawdy, that domestic animals can make another, depression. They said, James Purcell, Wm. (Curly) their contribution without being 'If we were to have the kind of Rentz, "\yalter (Slug) Siekmann, constantly in danger of attack. depression you are going to have Tom McBride, Paul Hall, Henry Monopolies do not exist in Swe­ in your country it would mean When the SS John Swell got lo Torre Annunziata, Italy, Sorensen, Joe Algina, "Sir Char­ den except as public enterprises, ruination and the loss of our members of the Deck Gang remembered lo send a picture les" Oppenheimer, the crew of but competitive enterprises are rights and privileges. to the LOG. Standing. left to right,. AB Harry Garrigues,-AB the SS John Hathern, Eddie Jreer there. "We hope your great wealth Karl Ingerbrightsen. Bosun James Callis, and OS Bruno Parr J Leo Leopold} and the "Sweden is not a land of slo­ will carry you through. We don't Augustin. Kneeling, in the usual order, DM Guistaye Loeffen Brothers in Neponsit Marine gans and catch phrases. The have such wealth.' They were AB Rik Risluck. and AB Pete Ucci. Hospital. Sweden Prime Example Of Eeonomk Demoeracy, Brothers Send Xmas Greetings through Log �.._ Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEA.FA.HERS . Page Fin LOC Shipping Stays Good In New York, But Drop In January Is Possible By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK - Business and boys expect to have a lot better shipping have remained good trip with here with plenty of payoffs and guaranteed. sign-ons. situation heavy when over and past. to get the a new conditions There wasn't too much trouble, However, we look f.or the man­ power the however, aboard the Architect. little One thing we did have to fix up holidays are was a beef against the Skipper Just how heavy js impossible to say right now. So many of the boys took off for a visit home over Christmas San Juan Kept Busy During Xmas Season, But Agent Satl/y Foresees Coming Slump and New Year that shipping is By SAL COLLS bound to tighten up when they come back things will get in. a little tough However, shipping has urally, good for Tankermen, ons hold up pretty For will been have .some thi' ng, one it seems issued that could quite a few members have been and we expect that Tanker sign­ even after the holidays. there beefs as a result. been especially Roberto is doing fine o!l the Livingston for a first tripper.· Jn fact, he is doing so well th&t a.he crew is recommending thc; t he be been a pretty busy one and, nat- they be a lot tougher for non­ rated men. mas. SAN JUAN - This week has if Naturally, ured to be back he·e fer ChJ'ist­ forgetting well 24 The oil shortage up around here ought hours to give notice the to required This bad By EINAR NORDAAS 'hjs these days, 101 of a but as mfll . soon fellows get back on th e y ' ll stay on. Can't bla�e them, either. Nfeanwhile, shore-gang work is picking up a little by littl e . 'I'h;is week, we've had 50 or oO ::Tw.n working a few of our ships. North season over here. BATTER UP We a r e enjoying the baseb" c.µ1l · has · DOUBLE MENU · ,. t � Ur-,jon tanzas, both Los Angeles Tank- find $25. Apparently he didn't ers, after the ships were sold out get the idea .. He's got it now from under the boys in England. though. Moreover, he's got 99 The crews of both ships came vears in which to think it over. back to New York by plane, but >' The second man we let go with the Captain and Purser of the DULUTH-Another season the' Great Lakes has come to an they kept all the records for the end, and all records for the payoff in their possession. The Peacetime carrying of ore have Skipper from the Council Crest . . od cks. •·o r;em_. the as Christmas and New Year are over we expect shipp ing to slow down since a lot of meD go{ ojf for t.(1.e holidays. w:ien tho�e $25 fine and we hope it will be Ma tanzas d i' dn 't want to fl y the a a le'sson to him. The third and At1 antic m December, e1ectmg to come back bY sh.ip. fourth men haven't been up before a committee yet. on This was all right, except that wasn't reported at all. been broken. Approximately If boys Fke more Vlc are shipping during overcharging on a few slop- habit is causing a lot confusion The SS Steel Architect, Isth­ for We settled it in in this and other ports. chest items. mian, paid off under the interim the good old SIU way. The Old agreement and signed right on The first offender here was a Man had to shell out. again-under the new r.ontract. man named J. Solis. Thi.s was The most serious beef this It should be no surprise that the the second time he had pulled week concerned the crews of the was he time first The trick. Council Crest and the Fort Ma- this Ore Carrying Record Broken On Great Lakes permit. one, \Ve wouldn't have <cs nrnrh trouble i.vith newcomers c::s we sometimes do. department heads before piling off. to take care of that situation. a find Another aboard the beef SS we had K�}l].ryn, few days that quite a fevr gam�3 have had to be postpo11ed. �,,:''1: - , " have some night games, so we don,t h ave to worry too much MATILDE PELLOT Seafarers was helped Bull out who o� Hmvever, .it . so much the se past rained have been the . San Juan about getting sunburned. Also The Steward on h er w as seventy-eight The crews arrived in New Line. beach by Matilde will be glad anybody \�ho is busy in the day: . .�'!: � to learn th�t. two of h�r sons . time can get in a garce �n � e le 'f t th e Y � · 1 ll:.tw-9, p:i�n�..,i..nr�_g;:\r!l I ··�� t 'i\i · �o� : ;�··;,_�to �MliM": · ' io.::� an � , �. . .....·o•�uOgh P!= C !=eIT)_.1 rperd k l now sailing SIU'. '�""'�·� . r . .9 .. ., · · ., . "�•\i . ! ! Wlii f.' . ��Wt� . · · e • · . . . l . c ,. th t the head of the co ·· ief. a. t • . .· Lakes for the steel mills during home for Christmas - most of This 1 Stewatd •>· • had been in is on the SS Francis and Matilde We'll sign off until next year­ them were from the S·outh. But, trouble with the crew on the thinks he is on the way across with a \vish for a Merry Chnsi­ the 1947 season. In normal pre-war years about the ship bringing the Matanzas previous trip, but was given a to E urope. She expects him to mas and a Happy New Year for half of that total was all that Skipper wasn't due until the chance to redeem himself. After write soon for originally he fig- everybody. was necessary to keep the mills Saturday after Christmas, and that, everything was okay while rolling. What will happen on the the Crest's Captain was still un­ Lakes if we get these so-called heard of. the to country, see them, we but are we not likely must prepared for any eV€ntuality. The Company agent here is be giving the men an extra week's pay and Shi· pping Booms In Philadelphia, But Exiles From Hook Fill Hall The boys were high and dry on the New York beach. normal times back again? Unless another depression hits High, dry and sore. subsistence while No Ci.tow "{ODA.'/ - I. Go'rrA J..ISTEN TD �EFIGl-lT! By E. B. TILLEY they Now is the time for all Lekes hang around, but that doesn't get The strain of handling all tank.­ PHILADELPHIA - A sudden the ers and ships hitting ports as far· and shipping in seamen to prepare. for the pos- 1 them paid off and home for the sible lean times ahead. The rec- I holidays. So you can be sure we ent, has proven that we are the Skippers when ord of the only SIU, Union the Lakes they show that Something pretty pointed. can guarantee security, the best up. the Hall there. has made the would be since the addition ()r' . Port of Philadelphia a very busy the former Marcus Hook agent Blackie Cardullo and Patrolma.flt place. We also had a bit of trouble wages, and a shorter work week on for the necessity of covering the Marcus south as Wilmington, Delaware, Hook area, due to the .closing of has not been what we thought\ past and pres- will have something to tell those on seamen. the SS Helen, a Bull ship. We Some boys joined her in Boston Maritime last meeting Trades Port of the Council, Secretary Gibson reported on the possibility of the ore dock work· ers affiliating with the Council. Our next meeting will be· held in Duluth, and we will elect and install new officers at that time. dispatching men to Bob Pohle. the men are going out the ships which may arise in this are�.L in a steady stream and we have No complaints of being slighte!} called outports for rated men, have been made by any crew� crowded t0 overl the Ha11 is· st·11 falling under the jurisdiction of flowing. the Philly Branch and 'Ne are This is due to the men from sure none will come in ihe Marcus Hook converging on this futu-re. ' port. We are foremost concernNl We are now in the middle of with giving representation to the the Holiday season, \Vhen a good crews and in that we ']on't in­ percentsge of the men are home tend to fall down on the job. visiting relatives. In this situa- I the are ships with speed and rapidity not With them to aid us in this The tremendous job, we're quite sure seen since the boom days. funny part of it is that, while we'll be able to handle any bet'f3 Only two ships are wintering to bring her to New York. When in the Duluth-Superior area - she paid off, the Company balked the ship was in port, but as soon the SS Nettleton of the Great, a little at paying their transpor­ as she pulled out he started the Lakes SS Company and the SS· tation back to Boston. We took same thing all over. Crescent City of the Browning care . of things, however, and This time we told this Steward SS Company. Both are at the when they left they had everyto get off when the ship got to Knudsen Shipyards; Superior. thing that was coming to them New York. Anytime a Steward including first class transportaNEW PROJECT can't get along with a crew, he'd A seventy-seven million dol- tion. better get off. lar taconite plant is scheduled to Generally speaking, m?st of Due to the fact of one of those be built at 1;3eaver Bay, abc it 52 the recent payoffs h'ave been miles from Duluth. When 11nish- clean with Delegates right on the pile-offs noted above, we shipped ed, this plant will employ some ball. However, New York Patrol­ a fellow named Roberto Pellot on the SS E. Livingston. Roberto two thousand men, and will ship men have been kept very busy is the son of Matilde Pe:rlot, the about five million tons of ore with payoffs, sign-ons and visits, annually. a fact which leads me to pass on lady who at one time and an­ At I upturn tion we are hard pressed for other has kept a lot of beach­ rated men, but we have held off a small reminder to Delegates in combers going here. in issuing permits as much as this port. possible. If you're aboard a ship here SECOND MOTHER After the New Year, most of and have-a beef, and if they tell A lot of the oldtimers will re- the men will return for ships you on the phone that the Patrol­ when and we want to guard against Matilde Pellot men are busy and can 't make member If they overextending ourselves and then your ship which may be in th�y see her picture. Bayonne or Staten Island, if have been on the Puerto Rico being ove):'loaded with men. Guess that's all the news for possible have the Delegates come beach during the last seven years now, and the Duluth Branch of to the Hall with the beef. That they will think of her as a secthe SIU Great Lakes District way, the beef will be ironed out. ond mother. PROSPECTS GOOD The coming be good for we have arrival of we e k prnmises to payoffs been t,wo alre<.idy as informed ships and of the r.wre will probably hit in before the week is out. Now. that Santa has finisht:'-*'·1� lugging his load across the NEW YEAR CUSHION coun- try, I hope I'm not too late in ex- If we can coast along without tending everyone a Merry Chris�issuing permits, as we· have so mas and a Happy New Year ,g.�-· take this opportunity And you'll be doing us a favor. Matilde is tlie mother of six of wishing all SIU members and Remember, the Patrolmen can 't children, and two of her sons are far, shipping won't be too tough behalf of myself and the delphia staff of the SIU. friends a Very Happy New Year. be everywhere at once� good Union men. Her boy Tut i na after the holidays. wishes to I I Phil-'l- �THE Page Six CSU Seamen Are Sold Out Again, Despite Rank And File Militancy SEAFARERS LOG SYMBOL OF HOPE By MIKE QUIRKE Down below, the Donkeyman MONTREAL—The President of , the Canadian Seamen's Union, takes over and the Firemen and Comrade Davis, has issued a Oilers go on day work. WHAT GAINS? statement to the press proclaim­ The upshot is that there is ing a great victory he wants people to think he has won for just one man who derives -any benefit from the agreement, and Canadian sailors. In his statement, Davis waxed one man only. On Canadian ships enthusiastic about the $20 wage it has always been policy to increase and the gains in. holi­ knock the men off at noon on days he supposedly had wrung Saturday in port. Where now are the great gains that the com­ from the operators. However, he left out a lot of mie leaders have won for Can­ information he should have in­ adian seamen? After years of being pushed cluded, if he had any idea of giving a true picture of what around by their leaders, the rank-and-file of the CSU should happened. Davis did not mention^ the ^qt be surprised" by this latest original demands made by the mass sellout. But it is high time CSU. If he had, they would have the rank-and-file got wise to shown him up for what he is: their plight and dumped the the greatest down-the-river sales­ commies who take their orders man with whom the Canadian from Stalin "and disregard the Seamen ever have had the mis­ membership's wishes. In the past, I always have fortune to be burdened. Symbolizing the March of* Dimes drive for money to been^in sympathy with the Can­ Here's what really happened: combat the effects of polio will be spunky Terry TuIIos, 3-year All CSU contracts expired af adian seamen, but if they allow old polio victim who lost the use of his legs before he could midnight November 15. When their leaders to get away with even walk. Terry is expected to regain the full use of his the operators refused to come to this latest piece of chicanery, legs—thanks to the March of Dimes. Drive of the National terms, Davis and his commie ne­ they have only themselves to Foundation for Infantile Paralysis starts on January IS and ends on January 30. gotiating committee went for a blame. 10-day contract extension instead of letting the boys hit the bricks. The only thing that came out of the 10-day extension was a lot of phony strike talk and, on By RUSSELL SMITH One particular letter sent out letters from Cliffs seamen in the November 25, a further exten­ by Hanna and signed by S. W. SIU headquarters at Detroit. sion of three days. DETROIT — Various reports Sexsmith stated the following, We take the liberty of quoting have reached us recently that RANKS MILITANT "The SIU operates its own ship­ from this letter as follows: "As Manwhild; the rank-and-file in mail sent out by the SIU Great ping halls here and on the cbast, far as the LSU is concerned, the ports of Halifax, St. John Lakes District to unorganized and we are told uses a rotary there is no union. There is no and Quebec took matters into ships during the past season, «nd hiring ha^ system to assign it's settling of beefs. We have a their own hands and refused to going aboard these ships at both members to jobs. That system union official aboard ship, but a the Soo and Detroit, was inter­ works out something like this: seaman aboard this ship might fered with, intercepted, and in You get op the Union's shipping just as well not beef, because it some cases actually destroyed by HOW LONGr list and are assigned to whatever won't be settled anyway . . . ship's officers or company ship has a vacancy in your capa­ there is no overtime for duties fBRTHiSP stooges. city when you have worked up such as cleaning boiler pans or According to these reports, this to the top of the list. You could cleaning back heads of the fur­ v.'as done when these stooges be moved from ship to ship and nace. The only overtime is the aboard the_ unorganized Lakes fleet to fleet in this manner." regular Saturday and Sunday vessels suspected that the mail The letter continues, "Under overtime." was from the SIU, Investigation this system you might have to The letter concludes with the is now going on to determine ship next year on one of the following remarks, "As far as whether or not the U. S. mails passenger boats or one 'of the evading terms of the contract, to were tampered with in an effort Kelly Island sandsuckers and any our interpretation there are no to prevent Lakes seamen from Midland or Browning ship. The terms, that is specific terms. As receiving any SIU letters. sail the ships without a con­ • In direct contrast to the re­ Lake Sailors Union has no hiring Meyer... Cook was overheard to tract calling for a $30 pay raise, ported destruction of SIU mail, halls and leaves it to its mem­ say aboard this ship when asked about conditions, he said, 'For a 40-hour week in port and a letters bearing the name of the bers to select their own jobs." the wages we are getting, we SMOOTH PROPAGANDA 48-hour week at sea. Lake Sailors Union and its re­ should do anything they ask us Notice how smoothly the com­ ' In spite of this show of mili­ turn address were delivered to.'" pany attempts to put over the tancy, the CSU continued to aboard the ships in large quan­ That's unionism, LSU style as crew up ships in Montreal and tities. Mail sent out by various lie that SIU members are "as­ per the LSU sho reside attorney signed" to jobs. Everyone with allow them to sail. This was in unorganized companies was also and representative, Meyer Cook! any sense knows that under ihe the face of the fact that the delivered to the seamen sailing Men who sail on the ClevelandSIU system of rotary shipping membership was perfectly will­ on .these ships. Cliffs ships ijunder. the "protec­ that the members' register for ing to hit the bricks and stay If one iota of proof is found there until the demands were to substantiate these stories, then jobs, and choose the particular met. the SIU is going to see that those ship and job that they wish and The yellow-dog contract even­ responsible are prosecuted to the to which their place on the ship­ tually signed took away one of limit of the law. It is a serious ping list entitled them. This same quotation from the the greatest gains of Canadian federal offense for anyone to be Hanna letter shows that Hanna sailors. found guilty of tampering with Previously, a man was en­ pf otherwise interfering with the openly prefers to have the LSU titled to a day off for each month U. S. mail. on their ships. It is easy to un­ served aboard a vessel; Comrade derstand why Hanna prefers the Certainly, when open shop Davis saw fit to change that— Lakes operators and their paid Lake Sailors Union when one for the worse. stooges stoop to tactics such as considers the conditions existing Under the new set-up, a man these in their attempts to pre­ aboard the Cleveland-Cliffs ships, has to work a full six months vent unorganized seamen from which is the patron company of aboard one of these Canadian receiving SIU mail, it is up to us the so-called "independent" Lake rust-buckets to get his days off. to see that these individuals feel Sailors' Union. True, he gets six days then, but the full weight of any punish­ Many of the seamen sailing on if he works less than six straight ment due them. the Cleveland-Cliffs ships are tion" of an LSU contract are ex­ months he is entitled to just thoroughly disgusted with the pected to sacrifice those ,condi­ HANNA PROPAGANDA nothing. poor conditions, lack of repre­ tions which other seamen have During their last few trips of sentation, and lack of any form fought for years to maintain! One thing that sounds good in the new agreement is the 44- the season, Hanna ships were of security or job protection on This revealing letter is but a hour week in port. But is this bombarded with letters and lit­ these ships. In fact, during the sample of the many which we provision any good — however erature from both the company past summer many of these men have received from Clevelandgood it sounds? Get this: land the so-called "independent" have written into the SIU regard­ Cliffs seamen. Certainly, if the When a Canadian ship reaches Lake Sailors' .Union. In addition, ing their lousy conditions. men sailing the Cliffs ships, port, all watches are broken im­ j company stooges held meetings, One such letter was sent in which are contracted to the LSU, mediately. A port watchman is distributed Hanna and LSU lit­ from the. SS Frontenac, and want no part of this phony out­ then hired, and any chance of erature on the men's bunk, and signed by two Brothers whose fit, any other man who votes for overtime for the Deck gang is kept up a verbal barrage against names-^we are withholding.- This the LSU should have his head the SIU Great Lakes District. eliminated. letter is on file along with other examined. laAes Operators Ail-Out For Phony LSI! •DOWESTAWD I '*S.- i • ' Friday, December 26, 1947. West Coast Makes Progress In Guard Drive By W. H. SIMMONS SAN FRANCISCO — If there ever was a port for ups and down in shipping, this is it. One week we are riding high with jobs aplenty, the next week we can't place a man. This was a down week. Ship­ ping slumped quite a bit for the men in the Engine and Stewards Departments due 'to our having but one payoff, the Fairland, Waterman. We had no trouble with this ship. She paid off in good shape with a fine crew and three good Delegates. Red Turner was Chief Bellyrobber aboard so, naturally, there were no "beefs in the chow department. We expecjt another Watei'man ship, the Andrew Jackson, in the latter part of the week. It'll have to go a long way to be as clean and shipshape as the Fairland. Isthmian provided us with quite a few ships this week. Most of them were intercoastal jobs and all had the usual beefs. One of them was the Yugoslavia Victory out of New York. • CLARIFY. PLEASE She had a beef in the Black Gang pertaining to the Oilers standing port donkey watches. I am going to ask Headquarters for clarification' on this due to the fact that on most Victory type ships the Engineers demand that the Oilers stand pprt donkey watches. On this I feel that when the Oilers are required to stand don­ key watches, the Oiler on from 5 P.M. to 8 A.M., when cargo is being worked, is entitled to over­ time. A sort spot which is developing on these intercoastal Isthmian ships is the practice of men pil­ ing off out here necessitating the signing on of new men. Isthmian is screaming bloody murder about having to pay transporta­ tion money when the ships- get back east and pay off. On this I can only suggest that if a man doesn't want an inter­ coastal job he should not take the ship, but leave it to another member who will complete the round trip. This will clear up all the con­ fusion coming out of these inter­ coastal runs, at least until such time as the SIU can straighten out this matter. PLUG FOR THE SIU Right now we are in the all out drive to bring the guards and watchmen into the SIU. So far we have made good progress. Men ©n ships hitting this port can do their part in this by put­ ting in a word or two to the guards and watchmen on their ships. Explain to them the make up of the .Seafarers Guards' and Watchmen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, and steer them to 105 Market Street. Cities Service h-is taken over a new T-2 tanker, the Governor Camp. We managed to get six men aboard her, but the ship has not left yet due to a transporta­ tion dispute with the former crew. That's about it from the Gold Coast for ^he week-—no strikes, fine weather and the infectious holiday spirit abounding. �Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Shipping Dips Christmas Shipping Should Clear Once Again For Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair Mohile Beach Of Joh Seekers Port Boston By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN By JOHN MOGAN (Ed. Note: This is an open column for all Bosuns. We can't ask Bill Champlin to fill it every week. Some of the rest of you Bosuns have plenty of experiences, advice and ideas which other Bosuns and the rest of the membership want to hear about. Write them up and send them in.) «— The subject of up-grade "AB" means not just "Able schools for members of the SIU Bodied" but "Skilled Seaman" as has received a good deal of at­ well, then our jobs will be se­ tention from time to time, not cure. These principles apply equally only in the LOG but in the pro­ ceedings of several committees. to all departments. The following suggestion was It was suggested by the Com­ mittee on Slopchests that, since made by Joe DeCarlo, an Oiler profits could go only to good —and, being a Deck man myand welfare or education, a •sclf, I'm sorry a deck man didn't means of financing a system of tnpke it—in the "Here's What Union schools was opened up. I Think" section of the LOG, Moreover, the Bosuns Committee December 5, regarding the recof a couple of years ago in­ '•eation room on the third deck dulged in considerable discussion of the New York Hall:" "... Perhaps a good way of of the need for schools. Cer­ tainly responsible thinking old- killing those hours of waiting timers have often talked over would be to have rope around ways and means of teaching for the newcomers to practice young seamen. Usually what is knot-tying. The deckhands, I be­ taught is something of immed­ lieve, would make use of weav­ iate usefulness. I guess knots are ing materials supplied to make taught more than anything else. belts, wallets and other handi­ Each Bosun is a law unto him­ craft." How about suggestions from self in these matters, so no uni­ formity exists. all our Brothers about their ideas on up-grading in all de­ HIGH STANDARD NEEDED Until a really sound system of partments. How about including education comes into existence ideas on up-grading in all adein our profession, we never can partments. How about including expect to reach the high stand­ ideas on up-grading to licensed ard which it truly is necessary status. Wouldn't you rather sail that we have and maintain. Un­ under ex-SIU officers? And if less the' seafaring profession de­ all officers came from SIU pends upon skilled training, any foc'sles, wouldn't you give all number of shore-going bums can ambitious young Seafarers a bet­ be scabbed into our jobs. When ter chance in life? BOSTON—There is little to re­ port from Boston this week in the line of shipping, as it has been very slow. Were it not for the tankers pulling into New England ports, all of which call for several re­ placements, things would be- at a standstill, for we haven't had a payoff all week. However, scai-ce as jobs have been, members anxious to grab a job have been even scarcer— which can be attributed to the desire of most men to be with their families during the holiday season. " With income dropping off, and in line wjth the recommendations of the Quarterly Finance Com­ mittee, I have already laid off one of the staff, and it appears at this time that I will be able to let another go without injury to the membership touching the Port of Boston and its outports. UP-AND-DOWN This is, and has been, an upport as far as business is concern­ ed. But the prospects at this writ­ ing are not so hot, with only the Empire Wandle (Fall River Na­ vigation Co.) and the Dalles (Pa­ cific Tanker) scheduled to pay­ off in the next few days—the latter ship, incidentaily,' set up for a C h r i s t m a s Day payoff. (Throw away the whiskers and the red suit. Brother Sweeney, you won't be Santa Claus this year!) That the Christmas spirit is evident among the membership there can be no doubt. Nearly every ship's crew touching here By FRED FARNEN are taking up voluntary dona­ tions to be used for the purpose . DETROIT — One of the big of making the holidays for the clubs which operators on the boys in the hospital a little Great Lakes constantly hold over brighter. the heads of the unorganized The latest to be heard from Lakes seamen is the seasonal was the SS Yarmouth, the Deck bonus. Dept. of which collected and for­ Through the use of this vicious warded $33.10 to be distributed weapon unorganized Lakes sea­ among the patients at the Brigh­ men are practically forced to ton Hospital. And at our last reg­ ular meeting a tarpaulin muster work under the rottenest condi­ produced $75.00 for the same tions imaginable. purpose. That is why the SIU Great All in all, these donations, to­ Lakes District has fought so hard gether with the $10.00 per man to absorb the bonus through in­ voted by the membership to be creased basic wages, or make it donated from the Union treasury, payable og, a monthly instead of will insure our boys of a little a seasonal basis. joy for the holiday season. After any seaman has put in FINAL DISPATCH more than four months in an un­ On Thursday December 18, organized fieet, he begins figur­ -Brother Hans Schwarz, who died ing just how much bonus he will in the Brighton Marine Hospital, receive whenever he finishes laywas buried by the Union. ing-up the vessel. The hospital delegate and some The operators realize this, and of the members attended the fu­ that is why they are so cocky, neral, and the friends and ship­ about pushing the unorganized mates of Hans (who sailed out Lakes seamen around, especially of Norfolk) can be assured that during the fall and laying-qp he had a good send-off by the periods. Brothers of the Boston Branch. Conditions are so bad on the In closing, I would like to take lay-up of some Boland ships that ths opportunity in behalf of the there has been an extremely Boston Staff and myself, to thank large turnover in the after ends the hundreds of members and Brother officials for their Christ­ of these vessels. However, this mas Greetings, and to wish one fleet is no exception to the rule, and all a Happy and Prosperous and the same conditions exist in most of the qther unorganized New Year. I,CA fleets. The only men who will stick '—: and take the dirtiest jobs dished out by the Engineers are .those who have a substahtial bonus Check the slop chest be­ coming to them. Other seamen fore your boat sails. Make who do not have this coming to sure that the slop chest con­ them refuse to work uqder these tains an adequate «supply of conditions and quit. all the things you are liable Not so the seasonal seaman to need. If it doesn't,, call the He will stick and take tbe worst Union Hall immet^ately. just to get the two or three hun­ By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Shipping in the port of Mobile continues fairly strong with six sign-ons and six payoffs during the past week. It should become stronger when -the pre-Christmas rush be­ gins around the middle of the week. If it comes off as ex­ pected, we will be able to clear the beach of most men waiting jobs here. «» Several of the payoffs this week we^e very clean with not an hour of disputed overtime or jeefs pending. Among them were the Daniel Huger and Governor O'Neil, both Waterman; the Alexander Wolcott and Cape Romaine of Alcoa. Credit for the fine shape of the above ships goes to the excellent Delegates. The crews elected capable men to the post on all the ships and the men carried out their duties in SIU style. Brother William Morris, Deck Patrolman in this port, has been in the hospital for the past five or six days and at this writing he is doing fine. We hope it will not be too long before he is back out on the waterfi'ont again. CHRISTMAS PRESENT Patrolman Jordan wishes the crew of the Juliette Lowe to know that he succeeded in win­ ning for them a big part of the beef presented him when they hit Pensacola recently. The Port Committee here ruled against the shore leave in Ire­ land, but Jordan won his case on Gt. Lakes Operators Use Bonus As Weapon Check It - But Good dred dollars extra in bonus pay, Hanna, and signed by S. W. and Brothers, these guys really Sexsmith. This letter stresses the get the works! same point as the LSU letter, as follows: "At the present time we Although the SIU Great Lakes pay as much as any bulk District has the seasonal bonus freighter fieet, and in addition, in most of it's contracts, we are we are one of two fleets on the very definitely opposed to it in Great Lakes that give extra pay principle. However, with SIU for men who have been in our conditions, competent -union fleet for three years." representation and job protection, Doesn't this prove beyond a SIU contracted operators cannot abuse the bonus provisions like shadow of a doubt that both the the unorganized ship owners. open shop. Hanna company and We make damn sure that our the LSU contracted Clevelandcontracted operators live up to Cliffs company have parallel pro­ their contracts in both word and grams for further strangling the independence and rights of their deed. seamen? SIU CONTRAST We in the SIU Great Lakes District are not opposed to our In direct contrast to this, un­ members working continuously organized Lakes seamen who for one operator, provided that have no job protection and union said operator gives them the best representation are at the tender working conditions as outlined in mercies of the profit hungi-y open an SIU conti-act. shop operators. Of course, the But we are very definitely only solution to this is to make opposed to any weapon in the the entire Great Lakes SIU, and hands of tlie operators which will then the bonus will be done tend to make their employees too away with by absorbing it into dependent upon the good faith the basic wage structure. and good actions of their bosses. LCA opei'ators realize what a For that reason, we believe powerful weapon they have in that all Lakes seamen should the seasonal bonus, and are very unite behind the SIU Great reluctant to drop this device. In Lakes District program to abolish fact, some unorganized operators the seasonal and seniority bonus have carried the idea so far as set-ups. to develop a plan of seniority To replace them, and to restore bonuses for each additional year Lakes seamen to a condition of of service. fi-eedom of choice as far as jobs Recently, the Lake Sailors Un­ are concerned, the bonus should ion has openly bragged that be eliminated once and for all, they have a seniority bonus and be added to the basic clause in their agreement with monthly wages. the Cleveland-Cliffs company. Drop us a line and tell us This further proves our oft stated whether or not you support the opinion that the LSU is nothing SIU program to do away with more than a company dominated the seasonal bonus set-up. Ad­ outfit. dress your letters to me at the Somewhere around the san SIU Hall, 1038 Third Street, Jate, a letter was issued b Detroit 26, Michigan. the breaking of watches before the ship had cleared quarantine. The men involved can collect the money due them by writing -di­ rectly to the company. That just about winds up the week's activity in the busy Port of Mobile, but before closing on behalf of myself and the offi­ cials here in Mobile, I want to wish the membership of the SIU a very Merry Christmas and a Lai Happy and Prosperous New Year. 'tl Seafarers Give Aid To Brothers^ In Hospitals 'Seafarers never bother to wait until Christmas to come to the aid of their Union Brothers and their families, or of anyone else who can use a little help. How­ ever, it is especially heart-warmr ing in the Christmas season to record a number of the recent e.xamples of generosity on the part of SIU members. In Boston, 23 Brothers got to­ gether to donate $33.10 to SILT men in the Brighton Marine Hospital. In New Orleans, the Deck Department of the SS Del Mar chipped in $55 for the Brothers at the hospital in Fort Stanton, New Mexicg, and at the New Orleans Hospital. HELP STOWAWAY The crew of the SS Monroe Victory contributed $36 and three cartons of cigarettes to Brother Robert Mai'tin, laid up in the Marine Hospital in "'Baltimore with his legs broken. And from Portland, Maine, comes the news 'that the crev/ of the SS Choctaw Trail turned over a sum of $216 to Mrs. Maude Hersey for the account of Mrs. Maria Louise Hicks, a stowaway who was landed there. Of the total, $126 was contributed by the unlicensed personnel. The men in Boston who made the contribution to the Brighton Hospital patients were: R. Doucette; G. Merlesena; Fraser; Cabral; Oyhus; Carlson; McDonough; Vroom; Hawn; Paul­ son; D. Averill; R. Hardson; Bon­ ner; Pinkus; F. Donovan; F. Burns; S. Madden; Goodwin; J. Pens wick; Pawel; Doane; and O. Englesen. The Deck men of the Del Mar, whose donation went to their SIU brothers hospitalized at Fort Stanton and New Orleans were: G. Libby; B. Jensen; J. Tucker: K. Pettersson; D. H. Horn; A. Pederson; L. Taribio; F. Durham; L .Arena; E. Johnson; H. Howard. W. Mauterstock; L. Webb; G. Vila; J .Miskinis; F. Balkom; G. Fascoules; E. Aviard; W. Mercer; W. Glasgow; C. Slater; E. Starns; J. Bice; J. Hull; C. Seal. •''J. I ' I •-^1 •I •^1 �Page Eight TnE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 26, 1947 Steel Chemist Crew Sends Pix From Far East Members of the Deck Gang knock off the hard work to pose for a picture. Working in the hot Far Eastern sun really takes it out of a man. but these men look fit. 11®i :• The Steel Chemist loads stores for another part of the trip. There were no, notes accompanying the pictures, so it's impossible to tell where this shot was snapped. ^ liiii , . > * 1 ilPlllliiiiiiill Above is the Steel Chemist from stem to stern, tied up at dock, location unknown, in the Far East. At the right is a close-up of the vessel, just before casting off to resume the voyage. Next time we get pictures from this ship, she will look even better for she will be under the new Isthmian agreement. Getting the Isthmiein contract took two years of organ­ izing and negotiating. X X. X Fabulous India, land of beauty and mystery, is the scene of this shot on the left. When these pictures arrived at the LOG office, sent in by the crew of Isthmian's Steel Chem­ ist. there was no identification with the pictures. Rather than hold th®™ until the ship re­ turned to the United States, it was decided to run them with an explanation as to why there was not more to the captions. From now on. Bro­ thers, please send identification with pictures. X XXX As the Steel Chemist leaves the dock and heads' out into the stream, members of the crew gather along the rail to take a last look at a place they may never see again. Whether it's a port in India. Siam. Indonesia, the Malay Straits, or China, when the ves­ sel pulls out the men have a feeling that they may never return. Sometimes they are fooled, and a few years later finds them visiting the same spots. XXX 4.iJ'l-* •• X X • �:.v • " ' ' '• ' Friday. December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS RIDING THE SS RIDER VICTORY -^1 Cavalier Men Score Brass-bound Bucko (Ed. Note: Brother Schmolke is Bosun of the Cavalier. Kis article is endorsed by the .departmental Delegates: J. Whidden, Deck; Ceroid Riley, Engine; and Fred A. Oldson. Stewards. This ship should not be confused with the Alcoa Cavalier.) By PAUL SCHMOLKE Here is a log of the SS Cava­ to about four men have passed lier, Wilkinson, since leaving out t a the job down below. Two San Francisco for the French of them, are in bad shape. West Indies. The ship is a high-pressure After various- difficulties m job, and the engine room gets port, the real trouble started as red hot. After the men passed soon as we cleared the Gate. out, the Skipper just remarked First, the Chief Electrician "don't drink too much cold wa­ jumped ship an hour before sail­ ter." Pvloreover, the First As­ ing time, making the ship short- sistant almost had to drag the handed. The Deck Delegate and Old Man aft to see the sick 1 were ashore at the time and men! just missed him when we arrived The Black Gang is fed up with back. Had we been aboard wo this scow and ready to pile off would have put a .slop to this in Miami. The Engineers are cheap stunt. We will prefer ready to pile off too. The Chief charges against this guy as soon broke watches here in Panama' as we arrive in Miami^ Mean­ so he wouldn't have to pay over­ while, the Junior Engineer has time. taken over as Maintenance and At this point, I'd like to observe is handling the Electrician's job. that this ship had a CIO crew before we got her, and the Skip­ CRACKED DOWN per remarked that he got rid of After the above little inciden+, that gang and he would get rid the Old Man cracked down. He of this gang too! let all hands know that he was STEWARDS TOO .Pictured heve are some of the crew aboard the Isthmian ship when she called at Wil­ the Supreme Master, and started mington, Calif. Flanking the lifering from left to right are G. Godfrey, Messman; and C. Durby putting sailors to standing It's the same story in the wall. Wiper. Second row, seated: E. Saporiti, 3rd Mate; H. Kelly, Chief Mate; I. G. Lewis, watch on the bridge on tbeu Stewards Department. The li­ Purser; A. Raymond, Steward. Third row, Rodgers, AB; R. Roehe, Saloon Mess; L. Valanquiz, regular stand-by. brary is located in the saloon. Galley Utility; R. S. Coperthwaite, 2nd Electrician; W. Glesen, Fireman; L. Chevely, Wiper. Next, he ordered the Ordinary When the Old Man saw one "of In rear row. left to right: Bill Prince, 3rd Engineer; B. Herzog, Wiper; B. Barnes, Deck Seamen out of the wheelhouse- - the men com.e in to get a book, Maint.; L. Niemiera, Utility and C. Harlow, AB. Photo was submitted to LOG by Ship's Pho­ no steering for Ordinaries. And he told the Steward: "I don't tographers of San Pedro. so on, down the line. want any unlicensed men in this saloon." He dresses up like a Navy lieutenant, walks around the To top this off, the galley deck taking paint brushes out stove broke down and we have oi sailors' hands and showing had scrambled eggs for about-a From the minutes of a special In they came. chow not up to standard: 15 them how he is going to paint week. his yacht. On top of that, he is , meeting held aboard the SS Cor­ All in all. Brothers, we feel First witness: "Potatoes are votes. trying to reconvert the ship out that we have a real hot potato. nelia comes reason to believe not up to standard and no va­ In his defense the Steward was at sea, moving a lot of furniture And the potato I mean is this that there is something to the riety in the meals." then allowed to speak. He pro­ from here, there and in the en­ finky Skipper. We will bring this old saw "one man's food is an­ duced a copy of a letter he sent gine room to make an agent's of­ ship into Miami where we will Next witness: "Franks are other man's poison." Not exactly to the company from Germany fice in the room next to his. poison, of course, but certainly green and spuds are bad." bring this story up and get asking for repair of the ice box Steward: "The fi-anks are not so food could be stored correctSo far we have a lot of dis­ things straightened out. pointing up the fact that there puted overtime, as you can well is a big difference in the reac­ bad." lyimagine. But, of course, shining tion different people will have to The chairrhan ruled him out of Action taken by the crew: the fire hose nozzle after getting the same food. order and the procession con­ spuds will be transferred from the paint off is not overtime. In the case of the Cornelia tinued. passageway below decks to lock­ The ship has nothing to work men, they thought the food serv­ Third witness: "Eggs and spuds er on open'deck where potatoes with in the form of gear. I had ed them tasted pretty bad, but are no good." are supposed to be stored. to strip the booms with a pair whenever a cre'.vmember men­ Fourth witness: Spuds no Tranquility was restored to of pliers and a Kress Stone spe­ tioned it to the Steward he ex­ good." Renamed, the SS Friendship the Cornelia. cial wrench. I won't bother you pressed astonishment. To him the Presiding over the inquisition with the rest of the, little inci­ Train for the voyage the Water­ - Fifth witness: "Potatoes have food tasted wonderful. was A: P. Lazzaro; G. R. Red­ dents of this sort. There are man ship Alawai left this week musty taste and eggs are bad." for Italy with the last consign­ man put down the proceedings enough other things. With much head scratching On and on paraded the men ment of food raised in the cross­ for posterity. the men accepted the Steward's Some of the men wanted to country jaunt of the Friendship giving their complaints: "Spuds word and began thinking of see­ make out allotments. When we Train. cooked wrong; no taste to meals; ing their psychiatrists; but, ^s so arrived in Panama, a Delegate French fries are lousy; no sea­ The two previous shipments of often happens, the men began saw the Shipping Commissioner, the precious food for the starv­ soning in food; night lunch bad; discussing with each other the who said the Old Man would ed people of Italy have already steak like rubber; spuds and eggs state of the Cornelia's bill of Each man who makes a have to sign the allotment slips reached their destination in no good; spuds putrid, etc . . . " fare. , donation to the LOG should so that he could take care of Naples. From the long line of witness­ Gazooks and mashed potatoes! the matter right in Panama. receive a receipt in return. Carrying a full SIU crey^, the They found that mosf of them es the Steward found but two If the Union official to whom allies — two messmen felt the DIFFERENT VIEW Alawai was rededicated at cere­ were nursing the same complaint. a contribution is given does chow was okay. monies held at Bush Terminal, The Old Man had a different INDIGESTION QUESTION not make out a receipt for Brooklyn. The vessel's 2,500 tons view. When the Delegate came POMME DE TERRE, UGH! the money, call this to the of food will be discharged in Amid burps and yells a force back, the Old Man said to hell Genoa. attention of the SecretaryBy the time the last man had soon rallied around and called a with the Commissioner and log*' Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ special meeting. The Steward registered his complaint, it was ged the Delegate Two days pay mediately. was "found and the battle of the pretty much agreed that the for leaving the ship, for-an hour Send the^ame of the of­ spuds, franks and eggs were npt palates was on. on ship's business. I had given ficial and the name of the to the crew's taste—if anything, the Dele/ate the time off to go. Faced with the charge of pre­ port in which the occurence they felt the Steward's taste buds We are still working on this senting bum food and not know­ took place to the New York were out of kilter. beef at this writing. ing bum fdod when he tasted it, HalL 51 Beaver- Street,-New A rap of the gavel and the the Steward—backed by a few And how we come to the En­ York 4. N. Y. supporters—took his place and vote was taken. How is the food, gine Department's beef. men? Chow suitable: 4 votes; faced his accusers. So far, on the way from Fris- I II -M I ' ^1 •I Cornelia Crew Takes Stand On Chow Issue Alawai Leaves For Italy With Friendship Cargo Attention Memhers '•"Id"-. 5 �• Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG y- Friday, December 26. 1647 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Nov. 9 — Chairman Josoph Lupton; Secretary D. Casey Jones. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion carried that blank keys be turned over to Captain and keys made for all foc'sles. Motion carried that each delegate make repair list from beginning of trip. Motion carried that membership of ship go on record to instruct the SecretaryTreasurer to reopen negotiations re: increasing the manning scale in all three departments and en­ deavor to obtain the return of the 10 percent c^l bonus. 4 4 4 QUEENS VICTORY. Oct. 15— Chairman Anthony J. Tanski; Secretary Ed. Carlson. New Bus­ iness: Elections for delegates: Ed. Carlson. Deck; Benny Murillo. Engine, and Simplicio Delmo. Stewards. List of slopchest prices to be posted on bulletin board. Education: Short talk on the 4 4 4 SIU and what it stands for. Good VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY. and Welfare: Suggestions for Oct. 12—Chairman A. Campbell; keeping the messhalls cleaner. Secretary G. Maslaroy. Delegates 4 4 4 reported on number of books, pro-books and permits in their departments. New Business: A list of fines for various misde­ meanors aboard ship made up and approved. Education: Dis­ RIDER VICTORY. Dec. 8 — cussion of contract jobs Explain­ Chairman John Burke; Secretary ed as not being in line with C. Rodgers. Ship's Delegate re­ Union principles. Union agree­ ported that repairs could not be ment does not sanction contract, made until ship returns to East work, therefore, department Coast. Beef on soap powder heads are not to follow this and hand soap squared away. practice. Motion by Engine Delegate that each department post list of its personnel and their standing in the Union, approved. 4 4 4 RIDER VICTORY. Nov. 27— Chairman Burke; Secretary Prince. Gerald Godfrey elected Ship's Delegate. Beef on PC mess straightened out. Discussion on cereals for breakfast and clean­ ing ship's laundry agreed to post 4 4 4 YAMHILL. Aug. 24—Chairman cleaning schedule of laundry. Hart; Secretary Walkowicz. Min­ Ship's Delegate gave short talk utes of last meeting read and ac- , on performers. He stated they cepted. Motions carried: To keep would not be tolerated aboard confidential all business transacted this ship, whether permitmen or at shipboard meetings; that none bookmen. D. A. MOLONEY (Overlakes Freight Corp.) Oct'. 25— Election of ships delegates, Discussion fol­ lowed on no rugs in deckhand room, lockers for six men, two short. No washing machine or plungers for washing clothes. In­ adequate amount of towels. No drains in fireuold. No rugs in fireman's room. Books checked and found in fair shape. M/S/C meeting be adjourned. 4. i. 4 BENJAMIN LUNDY. Oct. 6— Chairman N. Bigney; Secretary Walter Pupchek. New Business: CORAL SEA. Oct. 5—Chair­ Motion by Chumley to put dish­ man Fidel G. Lukban; Secretary washer on probation for rest of Bob Mansfield. New Business: trip and if he does not improve Recommendation that all men his work he is to be brought work together for the conserva­ up on charges. Good and Wel- tion of wat4r. Good and Welfare: f.are: Dore asked to wash Qlothes Discussion on illness of dishwash­ and not leave them in laundry er. Man explained his case and for a- week. Steward reportd membership accepted. Motion by shower gratings have been in­ A1 Driver that all men keep stalled. quiet while others are sleeping. 4 4 4 BIENVILLE. Nov. 9 —Chair­ man R. Kennedy; Secretary L. Perciballi. Old Business: It was brought out that messmen were not serving meals as was agreed at last meeting. Good and Wel­ fare: Motion carried that pres­ ent supply of meat be removed at first U.S. port. Suggestion that standbys of each watch aid in keeping messhall clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 YAMHILL. Sept. 17—Chairman DeWitt; Secretary Bailey. Mo­ tions carried: By Brother Carr that each department start pre­ paring repair list, seconded by Ensor; by Allen to have Steward check stores and reject goods he is dissatisfied with; by Brother Ensor that Steward take care of slopchest. Log Available In Bound Volumes Seafarers who wish to keep a chronological record of Union activities can do so very easily. There are avail­ able. a number of bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG at no^hinal cost. They are to be disposed of on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prices, which cover costs to the Union, are $2J}0 for the January-April 1948 edi­ tion; $2.50 for the May-De­ cember 1946 volume and $2.50 for the January-June 1947 edition. Bindings are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All those who want to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. Orders for any of all of the available edi­ tions should be sent to the Seafcurers Log. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. Checks or money orders for amount of 'order should be made out to the Seafarers International Union. Enclose address to which volumes are to be sent and they will be mailed pre-paid immediately. These bound editions may also be purchased directly at the 4th floor, baggage room, of the New York Hall. Make sure you get your copies by acting now. sign for any slops unless actual­ ly purchased by individual; that no one enter crew's mess unless properly attired. One minute's silence in memory of Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 GQVERNQR MILLER. Nov. 15 —Chairman Auburt;' Secretary (not named). Motion by Thomas Green that bookmen sign peti­ tion asking Union to give John Aquinaldo permission to ship as 3rd Cook as he has proved his compentency for the job, car­ ried. Joe Wread's motion that duplicate copy of petition be kept was carried. Brother Garcia's motion that anyone found using steam to wash gear after midnight be fined five dollars, was passed. Also that money col­ lected for fines be turned over to Patrolman at payoff for dona­ tion to Fort Stanton Hospital. 4 4 4 JOSEPH H. HOLLISTER. Nov. 23—Chairman S. Heinfling; Sec­ retary B. A. Music. Crew un­ animously approved letter to be -.sent to LOG. Moved by Zovia. seconded by Duggan that it be mailed at first port. All hands urged to be careful not to leave food in recreation room for san­ itary reasons. Consideration to be shown brothers sleeping by keep­ ing noise at a minimum. Notice of next meeting to be posted 24 hours in advance of convening. 4 4 4 PONCE. Nov. 18 — Chairman Karalunas; Secretary Douglas. Deck. Department delegate asked for check-up on one man; En­ gine delegate asked that clari­ fication be made as to electrician and utility man's duties. Good and Welfare: Agreement that last man on stand-by on each watch clean messroom. On pay­ off day every delegate is to check rooms for cleanliness. All men urged to vote before mak­ ing another trip. Agreement that patrolmen is to check slopchest and free medical aid. TMBY CAN'T KNOW UNLESS Youreu-'EM! THE HlSTDf^ Or THE-SEAFARERS' /VJ INTTBSRAL PART OF SHIPBOARD MEETINjeS. MAKE SURE THAT THE. A/EWCOMERS K/^OIA/ WHY THE SIU WAS STARTED/HOW IT GREW TO BE THE STROMGEST UWIO/U IK/ MARITIME , AMD WHAT IT GAlMED feR, SEAMEM EVERYWHERE — AMD THEV WlLU BE BETTER MEMBERS! CUT and RUN By HANK Ashore or afloat, in hospitals or home with the family, we wish all Seafarers a Merry -Christmas and a Happy New Year too... Brother George Meaney, who came out of the Marine hospital in Brighton, Mass., with a successful operation, a loss of twenty-four pounds in weight and wondetful praise of the doctors there, now has to anchor here in New York for some time to recuperate while the cost of living takes $1.50 a day just for lodging ... 4 4 4 Here's a postcard from Steve Girolomo from his ship in Italy: "Having a good time. I went to Palermo to see my folks. Had a swell time. I'm on the John Swett. We have a pretty good crew. Mike Hook is Deck Engineer. Jimmy Calis is Bosun. Give my regards to the boys. See you soon"... Attention Brothers: Whenever you hit that foreign port and hit a place which gets the LOGS don't take all of the LOGS back to the ship. Leave some for the next SIU ship that comes in... Brother Harry "Popeye" Cronin was in last week. Happy New Year. Harry, and a good voyage to you... 4 4 4 Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town for Christ­ mas and the birth of the New Year: M. Bantco, W. R. Dixon, W. Wolf, I. Nazario, R. Garofalo, G. F. McAlpin, B. C. Bautista, L. Lopez, H. P. Knowles, H. Higham, T. H. Gordon, N. A. Huff, K. Staalsen, J. Burgos, J. Santiago, G. W. Gallatin... News Item: The Arnold Bernstein Steamship Company will start passenger service after January 1st, 1948 with one chartered vessel, the former Panama Line vessel, Ancon. Also, the SS Tidewater, of 10,000 tons, purchased from "foreign interests, will soon offer round trip service when she begins her runs between New York and Ant­ werp, Rotterdam and Plymouth ... 4 4 4 News Item: The Moran Towing and Transporfaiion Com­ pany has purchased seven deep sea fugs from the Maritime Commission, bringing its total ocean-going fleet to 25 vessels ... Last week jve bumped into one of our shipmates. Brother Paul Cassidy. who was with us on the SS Pennmar. may she rest in peace down in the North Atlantic with the other ships. Brother Cassidy remembered one of our shipmates. Bosun Frank Brown, who he met as Chief Mate in France in 1945. Anyway. Brother Cassidy mentioned something about hospi­ talization and we naturally wish him the best of luck... 4 '4 4 There's Brother Bob Hillman—doing the best he can—shaking hands with Brother Aussie Shrimpton, the Steward... A Happy New Year to: Percy Boyer, Joe Pilutis, Mike Gottschalk, Blackie Gardner and Peg Leg Andy Anderson ... NEWS ITEM: The Mari­ time Commission has been notified that 80 ships of the 1,331 vessels it is now chartering to private operators will be returned in the near future... Brothers, this mSans shipping will get tougher yet. Whatever you Brothers do, prepare yourselves for long weeks on the beach. 4 4 4 News Item; The President's Advisory Committee on the Merchant Marine recommended the construction of 48 passen­ ger vessels, eight of them to be started next year plus an unspecified number of freighters and tankers. The cost will be about $150,000,000 a year for four years... Well, while the future looks rosy, although it's only on paper, with such a big shipbuilding program, it doesn't look so good in reality right now and in the near future. The steamship companies are still turning back their chartered ships to be laid up while the merchant seamen have to sweat it out for weeks and even longer trying to get jobs. Who knows how happy the New Year will be? �Friday, December 26, 1947 • THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Neptunua Rex Log-A -Rhythms To the Editor: 'Dutchman' Off The Bow By NORMAN MAFFIE Wo matter how or when you sailed — trooper, frigate, freighter mail ^ In the old days under one-eyed Nelson, Jones; with carronade . and sail Signed the "Unlimited Articles" and stowed the useless gear board ship Some cold night, some of us know it. we have made the Final Trip! And they're strange, the things. that happen, both to windward and to lee To the sweating gunners, to the males, ordinaries, and AB In the choking smoke of battle, lashing wind, and swelling sea— Hear now about the strange tale and the Fate that fell to me: Cecil Morash. who just paid 1 was on a windy bow one night and a sound came o'er the wave off Alcoa's Hawser Eye after Like the melodies of happy seamen singing in some foreign bar; a trip which he described as And I thought I saw ,a vision, like the passing of the brave— "one of the , best" he's made Those called down by the Mother Sea through the centuries near yet, as he appeared during and far. "shellback" ceremonies dur­ A thin, warm fog came near us and I tried to peer within. ing a previous voyage on the Shuddered as I saw a misty hull come clipping by abeam; SS Archer. Heard the roaring seas crash 'tween us—saw her shape close in; The Hawser Eye. Which Saw her sails all wet and bulging, set by wet spray all agleam. docked in New York after the Knew I hadn't sailed too long, though I'd heard the stories tell. bauxite run. had a first-rate Knew by her depthless dimensions, by her rigging ghostly gjpay. crew. Morash said. Py the singing creeping from her, 'twas the "Flying Dutchman," all too well; But my feet were rooted to the deck, I was scared and had to stay. Then I saw her lanterns gleaming, heard her crew below all gay. Heard the roaring chanteys sung to the accompaniment of tin; And the courage swelled within me as the dark hull swung to stay As I jumped from stepl to wood—in a second I was "in." Down the deck from 'neath the longboat, a quick glance aft I did steal. To the Editor: Saw her steer a steady course, though no man was at the wheel; I wish to advise you that M. Saw a dark and stalwart figure on the poop, had a feeling in my bones. D. Penry, our former Delegate Knew I'd seen him on a bottle—'twas old ghostly John Paul Jones. here at Fort Stanton, has been discharged with an arrested case Past her well-kept gear and cannon. I crept forward to her peak. and that I have b^en elected as Saw a foc'sle hatchway open and crawled down upon a beam. Saw a sight down there below me, of which I'm still afraid io the new Delegate. speak. Speaking for the other mem­ Then I peered into thai reveling crowd and saw old history's bers out Irere as well as for my­ salty gleam. self, we wish to take this op­ There were ranged nothing but portunity to express our thanks sailors—all the brave and all for the past donations from all the true different ships and our good From the old ships, men'o'war. Brothers. merchantmen from all the SUGGESTION nations; Saw the fancy clothed old gun­ In order that things may be ners. those fresh from the handled as smoothly as before, I Clarksdale's crew. would appreciate it very much Those lost at the frozen davHs. if you would have any further those lost at the battle sta­ donations in the form of money tions. orders or checks made out to Here I saw all hates and differ­ Sill Delegate John P. Williamson. ence. here the common un­ Last but not least, as you derstanding know, chasing the cure is a Of. all those who had fought together against the bounding main; pretty tough grind on some- of Singing here aboard the "Dutchman," crewed into the "Final us, especially the bed patients, Banding" and I can assure you that a All the old lost souls of sailors, sheltered from the wind and rain. letter or card from some of our Saw the French and English singing while old Drake's crew started old shipmates would be greatly jigging. appreciated. While prim old Nelson was a'dancing with the Frog who'd shot Wishing ypu and all the him dead. Brothers a very Merry Christmas And the iron-muscled Yankees from the Ironsides old rigging As they drank old salty limeys 'neath the benches, head by head. and a properous New Year. John P. Williamson Heard tjie Greeks and 'talians singing while some Dane a bell kept ringing. (Ed. Note: The Marine Hos­ While some salty old Dutch bosun complimented his sweet tone. pital at Fort Stanton special­ And some bearded chorus sang in the sweetest brand of singing. izes in tuberculosis^. We ' are And a Rebel from the Alabama bellowed forth with Home Sweet glad to learn that Brother Home. Penry's case has been ar­ Here and there an eyebrow seigged as the song bfought forth a tear rested.) And old lips smiled as oldtimers gripped their buddiy's hand; A thousand tales floated round about adventures far and near As young lads drank and listened to the older ancient band. In various tongues they argued about the days they'd sailed along. Done the deeds and fought the battles, remembered now only in song; New Delegate Assumes Duties In Ft. Stanton {Continued on Page 13) Crews Hit Nitrate Danger; Union Presses Penalty Pay will be helpful toward securing a bonus for this type cargo. Almost the entire crew of this Macan Welch ship, the George M. Bibb, is un­ G. R. Schartel Lloyd E. Warden der the impression that our Un­ ion officials have taken steps to obtain a bonus for carrying am­ To the Editor: Please have answer in the Beef monium nitrate. Box if ammonium nitrate is Whether this is correct or just penalty cargo.. hearsay we are not positive. Seymour Heinfligg, We are carrying a full load of SS Joseph Hollister nitrate from Mobile to the Far (Ed. Note: The Union negoti­ East. In the event this particular ating committee has already practice has not come to your served notice on the operators attentiSh the following we feel asking penalty payment for would be a very strong argu­ the carrying of ammonium ni­ ment for obtmning "a substantial trate cargoes. Discussions are bonus: expected to begin soon. We arrived at the Canal Zone The points mentioned by the at 2 P. M. one afternoon. We Bibb crew make solid addi­ were next in line to go through tions io the committee's argu- . but were held back until 7 ments for a bonus.) A. M. the following day. When we were finally allowed entry we had to fly the danger flag. It 'was said the reason for the hold up was that nitrate cargo was too dangerous to take through during the night. This To the Editor: instance coupled with having to Well brothers, we had a load at ammunition docks is pretty good trip on the old surely strong evidence for nitrate Daniel Huger. The crew and of­ being labeled dangerous cargo. ficers have cooperated with each Another item: If this cargo other 100 percent and, so far, isn't dangerous, then we cannot anything that has been taken understand why the stevedores up at our meetings for the good were paid 100 per cent bonus to and welfare of the crew has not load the ship. been refused us. We hope the Canal information I only hope that in the fu­ ture all of my trips to sea will be as good as this one has been. Most of the crew comes from Jacksonville with the v?::ception To insure payment, all of a couple of oldtimers from claims for overtime must be around Savannah. The crew con­ turned in to the heads of de­ sists of a bunch of swell guys partments no later than 72 and I hope that I will have the hours following the comple­ pleasure of sailing with them tion of the overtime work. again sometime. As soon as the penalty By the way, R. Gordon says work is done, a record should to say hello to any of the boys be given to the Department around the Halls who happen to head, and one copy held by be from around Charleston way. the man doing the job. If Tony Biles happens to see this In addition the depart­ I hope he will contact me at mental delegates should 2145 Post St., Jacksonville. check on all overtime sheets Here's wishing you all a 72 hours before the ship Merry Christmas and a Happy makes port. New Year. Michael P. Masek MASEK LAUDS CREW OF DANIEL HUGER, HOPES FOR ENCORE On Overtime REAL SIU SHIP The Alcoa Partner, above, was rated by organizer Mike Quirke to be the cleanest ship that ever came into Montreal. The Partner is on the bauxite run, so keeping it clean and ship-shfipe is quite a chore. �- Twelre THE Brother Tells New Members: Keep Abreast Of SIU Ideals r To the Editor: The sum of progress in the SIU through the years has been the result of establishing our thoughts as reality by one and all concerned. Our officials on the home front are doing a magnificent job all the way down the line. Organizational work is in full progress on all water­ fronts. Yet we of the rank-andfile also have a job to do and we can't leave it to others to carry the whole load. So I make a personal appeal^ for help, an appeal directed to every man who sails an SIU ship. There are lots of nice fellows who sail SIU tugs and ships who have little knowledge of what Unionism really means. They are not anti-labor, they just fol­ low the other fellow or whoever talks the loudest and let it go at that. ALL MUST HELP Unionism in the words of our officials. Explain from your per­ sonal experience the benefits you have derived from membership in the SIU. Put your oath of non-discrimi­ nation regardless of nationality, race or creed into effect in your daily routine of living. Do your duty to the best of your ability no matter in what department you may be. If in doubt, ask questions. Show you are quali­ fied to accept any responsibilities. An organization is judged not so much by speeches and writ­ ings as by the actual good work each Vnember has dohe. Tell the new men—tell them what should be our aim. Please help me—if you please. "Sir Charles" (Ed. Note: The writer of the foregoing letter is familiarly known by the pseudonym "Sir Charles.") SEAFARERS LOG * HIS FINAL VOYAGE On his last trip aboard the Bret Harte before his death Seafarer Ray Simmons is shown swinging in the Bosun's chair. Brother Simmons, a full bookmember, was killed in an auto accident in Houston dur­ ing September. Friday, December 26, 1947 Log Finds Cover-To-Cover Readers In Bumham, Pa. To the Editor: I am now working in the Try Angle Service Station here at home. But, on Monday, I will be on my way to New York for a ship. I get the LOG every week. And I always have it here at the gas station. Just yesterday, there were a few fellows here. One of them picked up the LOG and started to read it. He read it from the front to the back. After he was done, he told me it was a hell of a good paper. He said it was better reading than the home paper. It didn't take long for the rest of the fel­ lows to get at it. They all liked the LOG. So, will you please have it sent to the address I will give you as I know that if they like one LOG they will like all the rest of them. Some of the fellows were ask­ ing how they could get into an outfit as good as the SIU. So will you^please give them all the information they may need, as they said, they would like to get in. I told them that there is no other outfit as good as the SIU. They say the Union must be strong. What else could it be but strong? Ira W. Myers. Oiler Try Angle Service Station Burnham, Pa. (Ed. Note: We are grateful for Brother Myers' kind words and the LOG is being sent as he directs. We are sorry thai he has to tell his friends who like the LOG that the present time is not a good one in whidi lo contemplate going to sea without previous experi­ ence. There is an abundance of men for the available jobs.) US Shipbuilding Program Would Aid SIU, Brother Feels K-- i It's up to each bookman to familiarize new members with what the SIU stands for. Per­ To the Editor: ators, but title to them was re­ Now here's the real joker. In yards the country over, await­ sonally, I do my best, but I'm tained by the War Shipping Ad­ the Ships Sales Act of 1946, it ing disposal or rusting away. At present, scores of articles ministration. Some new compan­ is stated that American citizens only one man and neither my My argument is that, so far as are being written for the na­ ies were created, mainly through shall have first call on these ships Seafarers are concerned, if a ship tion's press with the noisy back­ the machinations of the oper­ at a fixed price, which in most is unprofitable to operate it will ing of top-blowing politicians, ators who had direct liaison with cases is one-quarter of what the LET'S ALL PULL be laid up if it isn't sold abroad. asking "Why are we selling or the WSA through shipowners on vessels cost the government to Therefore, the jobs on it are TOSETHc«, SCff'S! giving away our war-built mer­ the main directing body of the build. gone anyway. chant marine to foreign coun­ WSA. Actually the American own­ In the same connection, it's tries, and not using the ships Over and above everything, ers aren't squawking so much a lead-pipe cinch that the Mari­ ourselves?" including all operating expenses, about sales to foreign govern­ The trouble with most of the same operators were paid ments as they are about the stat­ time Commission will sell the laid-up vessels to any foreign na­ these articles is that they bare­ eight per cent of what each car­ utory prices. tion—Honduras, Panama or Si­ ly scratch the surface. They do go would have cost at the time By holding back, they figure beria—which wants them. not relate properly the pre-war the U.S. entered the war. that plenty of ships will be left You can't blame the foreign condition of the American mer­ So you can see the shipowners over, and that in the end they chant marine, the position of netted themselves a tidy sum may well be paid to- take them nations for grabbing the warbuilt .ships while the gravy is the Maritime Commission, the since at the time we entered the off the government's hands. around. W[ost of us know that 90 interest of foreign governments war water-borne cargoes 4:o many At any rate, American oper­ voice nor what I write to the in U.S. ships and the reason parts of the woidd cost-'$45 to ators seem fairly well supplied percent of Europe's shipyards were almost completely wrecked. LOG can reach all. I'm not that American operators'are slow to $60 a ton. for the present. big. buy ships—not to mention how Our best bet for /the present The operators were to have Which bring? us back to the My plan is simple enough. It the entire situation affects the first call on all the ships after shipbuilders — largely the Steel is to back up the shipbuiding doesn't require any set time or employment of American sea­ the war. Once the war was over, Trust, which is now demanding program, because any ship built place, or any preparation. It men. one form of propaganda gave a subsidy to keep its nearly dead now will wind up under the only needs the devotion of a BEFORE THE WAR way to another—to the now fa­ yards from folding up altogeth­ house flag of one of the Ameri­ little time to our SIU ideals and Before August 30, 1939, when miliar question: "Why are we er. It contends that if the gov­ can operators, and will create a willingness to bear witness to the war began in Europe, the giving our ships away abroad?" ernment doesn't take action soon, jobs for American seamen. those ideals. The plan is merely U.S. merchant marine consisted Opposing the foreign sales will In the first place, most of the all the highly-trained shipbuild­ this: largely of vessels constructed in C-ls, -2s, -3s and -4s, the 10,000- ing personnel will have drifted get us nowhere. For one thing, American yards, plus a sprink­ horsepower T-2 tankers and other away. the U.S. Attorney-General re­ TALK TO THEM ling of vessels built abroad on fast, economical ships have been cently ruled that such sales are GOOD IDEA Talk to a tripcarder or new order from the U.S. Shipping grabbed by the American oper­ Now for my money, it's a perfectly legal. member for he's new in our Board. In addition, let's not rest on ators who, for the most part, had damned good idea to keep build­ ranks. Explain to him what the These vessels were wholly in­ ihem from the t.me they were ing ships, with or without gov­ our laurels, but let's continue' to SIU has done, is doing and will adequate for a maritime nation launched. ernment subsidy. That will keep organize all unorganized com­ do. Explain to hini what you as large as the U.S. To carry the Those they don't like—Liber­ our shipyard-worker brothers em­ panies under the banner of the know and believe. Explain about nation's cargoes of industrial and ties for the most part—the own­ ployed for one thing. Brotherhood of the Sea, and agricultural products all over the ers have turned back to the But I wager it never will hap­ let's be in the forefront demand­ world required bigger and fast­ Commission for foreign sale or pen so long as we have in the ing that relief cargoes be ship­ The "Tiger" and Pal er vessels. vicinity of 1,000 vessels in bone- ped in American .bottoms. the boneyard. As a consequence, foreign bot­ Abe Rapaport toms carried 75 percent of that part of our production which WAITING THE LONG VOYAGE HOME LONGJOHNS OUT; was exported. The Merchant Marine Act of SHORT SEAFARER , 1936 changed this condition ASkS SELECTION ; somewhat. It authorized the building of modern merchant To the Editor: ships in the interest of the na­ I haven't been sailing long^ but tional defense — in American on the ships I have been aboard yards with American labor and I constantly ran into the same materials— to be manned by beef pertaining to the slopchest. American personnel. I am a small person, one of The period from 1936 to 1940 the man small men sailing to­ saw ships built primarily in day, yet never have i found • a four yards owned by U.S. Steel slopchest having dungaree or and Bethlehem Steel (the "Steel underwear ih my size. If I were Trust"), at a snail's pace com­ the only small person in the pared to the construction rates merchant marine I could under­ to come during the war. Those stand the shortage, but we make built were C-ls, C-2s and C-3s, up quite a good size minority.plus a few tankers. I was just wondering if sbme"Tiger" Thompson, crewThis retarded construction rate thing can't be done about this member of the SS Andrew continued until the U.S. finally Two SIU brothers demonstrate one way to knock ofi the situation. I wear size 28 waiist, Jackson, dons the fez of a entered the war. Then ship­ long hours of waiting fox tfamsportation home after delivering which isn't too small, so let's passerby lo give Ted Filipow, building was greatly accelerated their ship to ah English buyer. A. Nix, left, seems to be see if we can have clothing put fellow crewman, a subject for under the emergency pressure. bored over the Whole matter while J. R. Talbot appears aboard to fit the smaller seamen. '• his camera. Shot was taken in During the war, all ships built not 4he least disturbed over the prospects of a long wait. Penang, Malayan Straits. were turned over to the oper­ Scene is a London bar. Harry D. French .-.w/ ..... �>' n. • ,y- THE SEAPARBHS Friday. Deeembar 26, 1947 LOG Finds It's True: DeSoto Crew Is Good Page Thizleett Know Your Contract Before You Squawk, Brother Says To the Editor: To the Editor: or evade the agreement in any way whatsoever. For quite a while I had been Before you squawk, be sure hearing that the SS De Soto had CAN'T DO IT you know your agreement. been maintaining a good repu­ For instance: Article V, Sec­ We cannot set aside any of tion 13, of the 1946 general the various clauses, saying that tation for having a good crew, agreement with Alcoa, Bull, since certain circumstances have unlicensed and licensed. Now South Atlantic and other lines arisen, such as the Deck Depart­ that she is here in Bremerhav^ states rather pointedly as fol­ ment's having too much work to for a short visit, before going lows: do outside, there is justification on to Hamburg, I had an oppor­ "Members of the Stewards De- for letting the Stewards Departtunity to visit her and see with partment shall not be required ment do the inside painting. my own eyes that all the ruto chip, scale or paint.' Regardless of what the ship moi's in her favor are definitely Moreover, as anyone who can looks like from the outside, we true. read can clearly see, there is Hve inside the housing. MainFrom the Stewards Depart­ nothing that says Stewards can taining the inside is of first imment I learned that she is a "chip, scale or paint" at all, Portance, for an SIU ship is a good fedder and that all mem­ clean ship. But don't let. Capeven on overtime. bers of the department work to­ I Still, after this agreement has Mates or Stewards turn the Stewards Department to on gether as a unit. been in effect for over a year, As for the Engine Department I have had the misfortune to be this work—it's a violation of the I can say that everything looks accused by members of the Stew- agreement and' if you crewmuch better than I expected. ards Department on this ship, ^ them do it, you're The good relations existing was the SS Stephen Leacock, South ""t®You can be damned sure that shown by the fact that the First Atlantic, and on several others and Second Engineers posed will­ during the past 12 months, of any ship I am on will be run ingly for a picture with four "hogging" the overtime of the ^ according to the agreement. Lots De Soto Engine Department men pictured here are, left Siy boys from the unlicensed Deck Department. of my acquaintances may call to right, standing: Finnegan, Oiler; Scanlon, FWT; the Sec­ crew. On this scow, one of the Stew"agreement stiff," but for ond Engineer, and J. Nimmo, First Engineer. The two Sea­ I didn't learn much about the farers kneeling are unidentified. Luis Ramirez shot the picture. ards Department members went the sake of having an agreeso far as to say: ment like ours they can call me score in the Deck Department anything they please. I will still because of my limited time to "On my last ship, we painted try my best to see that the go places, but I did find out all our messrooms, pantries, agreement is lived up to. from a couple of oldtimers that decks and so on, but if you want J. M. (Windy) Walsh they had no beefs up to the to be an 'overtime hog' we can present time. do without it." The DeSoto will be back in To Ihe Editor: I was Steward, so when the ship This is the old familiar case SEAFARER FEELS the States just in time to do hit Vancouver I told the com­ of the "good old last ship" where BALTIMORE STAFF After reading the article in the sorjie coastwise work and then pany, "No stores, no sailing.' everything was so much better park in New York fSr Christ­ Oct. 17 LOG by Brother Lloyd and so much cleaner, and where DOES GOOD JOB I waited two day and nothing mas. At least, that's what I Short, who questioned the set­ happened. The ship's delegate the crew was really good—and To Ihe Editor: tling of the Marymar food beef heard. so on "ad infinitum." on the East Coast, I find I agree gave the captain twenty-fbur The inception of the SIU a Luis A. Ramirez hours' notice, and I warned the BINDING CONTRACT with him in every respect. decade ago brought into exist­ company to expect a tie-up. When I joined the Marymar in This remark by one of our ence a new era for the maritime At the same time I called the Philly, I immediately saw that Union Brothers brings out my industry. It also brought fearless Portland office and informed sooner or later that same beef point: The agreement was made men who had, and still have. was going to rear its ugly head them of what was about to hap­ to be lived up to. An agreement the courage of their convictions. The SEAFARERS LOG is again for we did not have suffi­ pen. The jerk on the other end is not an Men with one thought: to pensive stick to be the membership's paper; it of the wire actually threatened cient stores for the round trip. further conditions for their shipusad a'gain the employer at is a medium for the expres­ to have me pulled off the ship if every available ^opportunity. In- mates, themselves and advance I contacted Calmar's Port Stew­ sion and airing of your_ideas, 1 tied her up. deed, it's not. It is a contract, our union. ard who told me I would get suggestions, beefs, etc. The Guess what happened? She as binding on our members as One of the outstanding of stores on the West Coast. Inas­ LOG urges all Brothers to was tied up solid and then things it is on the companies. these men is William (Curly) much as the ship was not going submit material for publica­ foreign, and we were destined opped fast. The Calmar boys We are damned careful that, Rentz, Port Agent in Baltimore. tion. for an American port, it was rought the Union Agent and a when a Mate or Engineer makes He, along with his capable staff Occasionally, however, we Patrolman down to the ship for a slight variation from the let­ has taken all hurdles in, his okay with me. receive a complaint saying a pow-wow. We showed them ter of the agreement, we are stride. No beef too small; no Well, we hit the West Coast the telegram we had received Johnny-on-the-spot with an over­ beef too large to settle with that a beef we have printed and I got stores in Long Beach, from the Union in New York and, time claim. On the other hand, tolerance and understanding. is a personal one and with­ Fi-isco and Seattle, but it was not thanks to the New York telegram, we, as individuals and as a They always endeavor to satisfy out basis in fact. enough to take us back to the the result was our receiving what crew, have no authority to alter the rank and file To avoid recurrence of who have East Coast. I was told that when we desired. such situations in the LOG placed him and his staff in we got to San Pedro stores would After several hours at the dock whenever possible, criticisms come out with the oil barge. I BROTHER BEMOANS charge of their trials and tribu­ we loaded supplies and pulled of individuals should be sign­ lations. knew that was strictly for the ed by the ship's delegates birds because the last fellow in out on our merry way. I can say HIS ACHING BACK, HOLD THE LINE and/or as many of the crewmy job got the same malarkey with pride that the boys are not WANTS GOOD SACK We have come a long way members as are interested. with the result that the crew going to go hungry. We'll have To ihe Editor: since 1938 and at present with enough to take us to Boston and, went hungry for four or five This would eliminate any for some strange reason, I am our nation's political picture, as days before she hit New York. possibility of the beefs be­ Have any of you seamen toss­ I decided that would not hap­ still on the ship at this writing. ed and turned all night in your it is, we need men like we have ing regarded as personal. I believe that from this day on in Baltimore as well as other pen on the Marymar as long as sack while the ship was riding any brothers who ship on these SIU ports to aid us in holding in a calm sea? Have you, felt ships operated by Calmar must what we have attained. as though you were lying on a see that there are sufficient More officials and more direc­ rock pile? No wonder—^look at stores on either coast or they will tion is needed—^such as we have your mgttress. go hungry. in Baltimore. The shipowner in his wonder­ If you have a good steward, The tremendous number of (Continued from Page 11) ful false economy has bought back him up. That saves the ofmen dispatched through BaltiSwung "line to line" and traded fire, strained the lifeboat o'er the cheapest mattresses he could , . x j- „ cials a big job. You can settle the _ , , ... V , , , 'more makes it outstanding on all swell. find, but if he thinks he s saving i . i:, j • • • this yourselves and it will be ap­ ' , , ® coasts. Expediency is their Brought the land lubber safe .to shore, sailed the schooner back money he s crazy. preciated by all, I'm sure. watchword. .... from hell. An officer type mattress can Right now. Thanksgiving is We look for bigger and better Kept the battered ship agoing, kept the owners' minds all clear. only four days away, but the be bought by the shipowner for things this coming year, fel­ Saw the seams crack open and saw the load line slowly drown boys on this ship are definitely about $25 and it will last for lows. We are 100 percent behind As the sweeping seas washed o'er the deck, taking comrades dear. going to have turkey. No one a couple of years. The cheap our union. Through the storms and falling bombs,, got the cargo safe to town. will go hungry — no thanks to mattress costs about $S and is O. L. "Red" Hangen Never thought they'd meet again, not upon this old Dark Clipper, Calmar. Our hats are off to an no good after a couple of months. SS Pennmar Once a year like this together, old lost pals beneath the dipper. organization worthy of the name You show me where he saves In the "biggest foc'sle ever," destined for that port Nowhere, money. Seafarers International Union. Skipping, before a stern wind with their songs renting the air. I'd like to' suggest that this Let you who do not quite grasp Suddenly I looked around me as I felt the ale-soaked breath. matter be brought up, and it the idea of what it means to be Saw a bearded one-eyed sailor vdth his hand upon my shoulder lie made part of the agreement united take a long look through Beckon me to come and join them, though I felt a fear like death. the LOG and the constitution of that inner spring mattresses of MARITIME... But their smiles were assuring and their welcome made me bolder. the SIU. If you don't understand the officer type be supplied to So % argued and protested, saw their sly grins and I wondered: something, ask your officials, the crews. The agreement should Thought of how the seas had pounded as I'd stood upon the bow; they will be glad to help. This also call for mattress covers so Remembered as the "mist" had neared me how that one wet sea way we'll always have a Union the crew will not have to make had thundered; a beef out of it every trip. second to none. Felt my wet and SPHV clothing—^knew thnt 1 was dead somShow. George H. Seeberger.^ P. A. Carlson (SUP) 'v2 I Marymar Steward Points Up Gains Of Crew{ Solidarity SUGGESTION W Log - A - Rhythms lee/m - -:j., �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 26, 1947 lit |fe-'' V- • t 1'^ • ]J;- Unclaimed Wages Smith & Johnson SS Corp. 60 BEAVER STREET BOSTON .C, B. J. L. Osborn, $2.00; L. Campbell, E. $3.00; M. Folan, $1.00; SS Cervais, C. crew. $20.00; A. Carlson, $1.00. M. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS M. M. Cross. $1.00; L. M. Oty, $3.00; Lee Sing Wah, $10.00; M. A. Viera, $2.00; H. Nettelbladt, $3.00; Justo Lulupan. $5.25; B. C. Cunado, $2.00; L. Bouchard, $2.00; O. Nelson. $2.00; D. Cortez. $1.00; V. Michel. $3.00; V. Formisano. $3.00; M. F. Lyndall. $3.00; A. Ferrer. $4.00; A. GiFoster. $3.00; P. Willis. $3.00. V. SS C. NORDHOFF A. Wasstrom. $1.00; D. W. Bishop, $2.00; C. A. Kreiss. $1.00; F. Sarmento, $2.00; M. F. Dedes. $1.00; W. H. Soule. $5.00; R. E. Tallaksen. $1.00; J. Beye, Jr.. $2.00; C. M. Kelley. $2.00; E. C. House. $2.00. SS MORROW Louis Lucas. $2.00; H. R. Fitte. $1.00; J. E. Seltzer. $3.00; J. G. Lewis. $2.00. SS CITY OF ALMA G. Andreasseni $1.00; M. Hall. $2.00; R. G. Hauptfleisch. $2.00; A. Arvanites. $2.00; E. Belpre. $2.00; F. J. Roth. $3.00; J. A. K. Tobin. $2.00; M. F. Reyes. $2.00; L. J. Curran. $3.00; C. T. ""Fernandez. $2.00; S. Macyczko. $2.00; Anti-commies Form New French Union {Continued from Page I) tee resigned with Jouhaux, while .-.the eight remaining members numbered six communists and two fellow travellers. .Louis Saillant, secretary general of the World Federation of Trade Un­ ions, which has been blasted as commie-dominated, stayed on the committee. The CGT claimed 6,000,000 members, but the resignation of this large body has taken close to 2,000,000 workers out of the hands of the communists. As a result of the action of "Workers Force," the communists who were ousted from the gov­ ernment, must now fight to keep ' it-.. from being swept out of control of France's largest organized ;|t' , labor group. The issue now before the work­ ing people of France, and of Italy, is clear cut. They face the choice between continuance of free trade union movements, gained through long ;years of hardships, and totalitarianism, represented by the agents of Moscow, From the way the "Workers Force" has answered the com­ munist challenge, it appears cis though the Eimopean workers want freedom. _ Torres. $1.00; K. Staalsen. $2.00; Elliott. $2.00; K. A. Kruitson. $2.00 A. Rudzinski, $2.00; R. ryant. $2.00 Tufaro. $2.00; A. Mueller. $2.00; A. Alsobrook. $5.00; S. J. DeZee, $5.00 $2.00; M. J. Matonte, $1.00; J. D. Lewis. $1.00; E. F. Howell, $1.00; W. A. Kemmrer. $2.00; H. B. Cook. $2.00; J. F. Rogers. $1.00; F. J. Hicks. $5.00; L. S. Blankenship. $3.00. NEW YORK, N. Y. SS. EDW. G. JANEWAV Cam-oil, Fred W $ .56 Marcoux, Joseph P 1.71 Martin, Arthur H 13.06 Melle, Erling 16.86 Michaelis, WiUiam J 12.72 Quimby, Harold 13.06 Reyes, Francisco M 5.30 Sandstrom, T 2.12 Schop, Lloyd G 57 Stewart, William M "... 13.88 Waldrop, F. W 7.25 Yeakel, Jack 2.64 Ziembka, Ladislaws 6.19 Fiore, R Harris, Thomas Hitchcock, Martin Hopewell, William J Johnson, Earl D Marcoux, Joseph P Sartin, Oscar L .29 .... 7.12 83 .... 5.12 6.36 .... 31.27 .SS. JAMES M. GILLIS Bergeria, John 2.97 DeArmona, Ary J 110.15 Martins, John 44.14 Richards, Eugene JD 191.77 Stevens, Greer C .'. 3.20 Wroton, Norman E 1.60 SS E. JANEWAV SS KATRINA LUCKENBACK R. Carlozzi, $3.00; M. Kopenhagen E. M. McGee. $1.00; C. Storey. $1.00; M. P. Perez. $1.00; G. Dejesus $5.00. .$1.00; G. Mower. $1.00; A. Collett MV MONTAUK POINT $1.00; A. Jensen. $2.00; M. Gross, O. Burks. $5.00; G. S. Nielsen. $5.00 $1.00; A. Sarg. $2.00; A. Anavitarte, Edward Rydon. $5.00; N. L. Mark $1.00; M. J. Noulis.'' $1.00; H. Hornreich $5.00; A. Diamond, $2.00; W. W. Bunk SS. JAMES M. GILLIS $2.00; F. Soriano. $1.00; W. Montalvo, er. $2.00; C. Masek. $2.00; C. G. Spar SS. JOHN A. DONALD $1.00; A. Sanchez. $1.00; J. Pedro row. $2.00; J. W. Bradshaw. $2.00; E Briiun, Frederick E 2.33 9.60 $1.00; B. Hoffman. $1.00; A. Lazzaro M. Lewis, $5.00; W. Blanton. $3.00; DUlard, Billy B 1.90 Meehan, William J $2.00; A. Medina. $1.00; R. Hungling. C. B. Lancaster. $5.00; L. B. Bryant. Cannon, John J 4.57 Dominquez, Jose N 13.31 $2.00. $5.00; J. A. Kramer, $5.00; D. W. Costanzo, Carl F 2.53 Froom, Paul N 12.30 SS WARRIOR McLendon. $5.00; Jesse Holland. $5.00. Geiling, Richard V.... 10.16 Gellathy, Steven 5.51 R. Recketls. Sr.. $1.00; A. Martin. SS CAPE ELIZABETH Graf, Robert H 85 Greer, Sam 17.54 $2.00; J. A. A. Acquarone. $1.00; Foivo A. J. Papa .$5.00; Joseph LaRosa. Kumor, Joseph 8.48 Kiiski $.2.00; Herman Baden. $1.00; J. $5.00; Felizardo T. Motus. $5.00; R. Gunn, Zeland T 11.74 11.47 H. Elliott. $1.00; T. Hurnal. $1.00; B. Enrile. $5.00; Paul V. Allen. $5.00; Gurganus, Jay M 16.28 Mikaljunas, J Herman Maden, $2.00; J. T. Bennett. Wm. P. Murphy. $5.00. Hunt, Joseph 12.30 SS. THOMAS J. LYONS $2.00; J. Connors. $2.00; F. Vodis. Jr.. SS GLUCKSMAN Kelleher, Daniel F 13.31 $2.00. W. F. Wurzler. $1.00; John W. Bond, E. V 31.33 Kneiss, John E .-. 6.43 SS TONTO Hays. $10.00; J. A. Eagleeye. $2.00; J. Thompson, Ivan D 15.57 J. Martin, $2.00; T. E. Dyson. $1.00; D. Ramos, $10.00; C. W. Scott. $1.00; Leighton, Joseph P 13.12 J. N. Lapointe. $1.00; W. C. Routh. W. L. O'Donnell. $6.00; P. Patrick. Lutz, Dennis L 16.95 $1.00; W. L. Yeager. $1.00. $2.00; I. Herland. $10.00; R. H. Wat Rote, Henry J »7.54 SS FAIRISL^, kins, $10.00; J. A. Tablas. $10.00; R. 11.72 B. Undertilo. $1.00; Stracban. H. Bunce. -Jr.. $10.00; L. N. Sanjuan. Stevens, Greer C .84 $1.00; R. E. Wilson. $1.00; J. Travag- $10.00; W. Chuen. $10.00; R. C. Downs. Thomas, Cecil M. C. WELLS lini. $1.00; D. P. Tacub. $1.00; W. $10.00; R. Seelnacht, $3.00; C. Watkins, Robert H 3.31 R. Pietrucki. $1.00; L. Chrapzynski. $1.00; S i m a . $10.00; F. B. Fredericksen. Williams, Arthur J Get in touch with your mother 13.12 S. S. Olesheski. $1.00; P. C. McBride. $10.00. at 4423 W. 163rd Street, Lawn$1.00; A. Meshetski. $4.00; R. L. Teeter. SS. JOHN A. DONALD SS JEAN dale, Calif. $2.00; V. Y. Remolar. $1.00; J. B. H. R. Otten. $2.00; J. Postaski, $2.00; Chance, Woodi-ow W 3.18 Schweinefus. $1.00. J. Klemetti. $2.00; G. W. Enmsen. % % X SS STEEL ARCHITECT Coleccki, Steve 28 $2.00; W. H. Williams. $2.00. J. J. CARRIG T. Rodriguez. $2.00; L. J. Labit, Edwards, Lawrence R 16.20 SS EDITH $10.00; R. C. Laya. $10.00; E. R. Long, Get in touch with your home. Hammargren, Vincent F 24.69 J. L. Smith, $1.00. $10.00; E. Borgh. $10.00; W. D. Barton. Your daughter is in the hospital Meehal, William J 17.05 $2.00; S. J. Weiss, $10.00; J. W, Beck­ as the result of an accident. ham. $3.00; C. R. Whiton. $10.00; B. Sepulveda, Edmundo G 3.65 ISTHMIAN HONOR ROLL Cebuano. $10.00; F. Cristancho. $10.00; X % % Steward, Jack P 28 J. Gonzales. $5.00; D. C. Rich. $5.00; M. H. Cruz. $10.00; D. B. Bonet. $10.00; HERMAN HENRY KNIES Svalland, Gunnar K 4.35 F. P. Megue. $10.00; A. S. Bravo. P. Peddicord. $10.00; John M. Mills. Contact Jean Burtless, 2770 , 4.35 $10.00; G. L. Dowell. $2.00; J. S. $10.00; R. E. Miller. $10.00; B. M. Zouvelos, SteVe Wynglen Lane, Los Angeles 23, $10.00; G. R. Armstrong. Bain. $2.00; J .J. Cleary. $10.00; P. R. Thomas, SS. JOHN GALLUP Esquerre. $10.00; P. A. Ramirez. $10.00; $10.00; V. F. Isaac. $10.00; P. E. Smith. Calif. M. P. Phillips. $10.00; C. Joly. $10.00; $20.00; D .D. Coddingtdfh, $3.00; M. A. Gonzales, Paul :.... 1.97 XXX Smeragliz .$4.00; E. S. Grabowski. J. Aydlette. $2.00; A. T. Cruz. $10.00. Graf, Robert H 6.81 GEORGE VAGO $10.00. SEATRAIN NEW YORK Hale, Walter D 15.68 Get in touch with your at­ G. Gingovez. $10.00; C, E. RittenN. Muse. $2.00; A. Thomas. $2.00; W. 15.97 torney, before January 21. This burg. $5.00; Edward Morin,, $6.00; R. Humphries, Reed E T. Kaftan. $1.00. Bua. $2.00; J. J. Stachowicz. $2.00; McGroder, Joseph H 1.96 is in connection with your case. SS COLABEE F. Douglas. $1.00; K. Korneliusen. Justo C. Vega. $6.00; J. DiSalvo. $6.00; Megill, Josiah 17.32 B. Crowley. $6.00; E. E. Ziel. $10.00; $2.00; A. J. Nautnes. $1.00; N. BelXXX Shack, Steph 15.68 Paul Cassidy, $6.00; H. J. Romero. marce. $1.00; J. Nagels. $1.00. WALTER JOSEPH BAKER ^ 11.53 $5.00; A.,Romero. $5.00; R. L. Weisen- Shiber, James J.... SS ROBIN LOCKSLEY Your sister, Mrs. Mary L. Stenmo, Otto J. 12.35 H. D. Linder. $1.00; F. Pinkowski, burger. $6.00; R. H. Hemingson. $6.00; A. Fitzgerald. $10.00; F. C. Kor- Veider, Kail A $1.00; J. M. Bang. $2.00; J. J. Brown. 14.12 Haack, asks that you get in $2.00; N. E. Jeanson. $1.00; E. Rubio. honen. $20.00; B. Gjertsen. $5.00; R. touch with her. Her address: $1.00; R. J. Grant. $2.00; J. W. Riebel. WW. Himelick. $10.00. SS. THOMAS J. LYONS 614 Dubuque St., Webster City, PERSONALS Keep Her Steady As She Goes We ell know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has'the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. 6. Study your contracts ard shipping rules, and know Your Union's constitution and by-laws. Aboline, Alexander Austin, James R Aviso, Frank M Clifton, Douglas W Dominquez, Vincent M Ellsworth, Morse Fall, Robert E Graham, James J Hutchins, Herbert R Kaiser, Roy A Lord, William J Lowry, George W Morrison, John ...! Paxson, Orville H Sierra, Bileran O Thlu, Goon P.... Thompson, Ivan D Vaughn, William P John J. Yurick 15.23 11.45 6.38 88 12.15 2.79 12.15 4.66 70 4.33 2.13 84 3.43 -5,83 5.47 6.38 3.26 2.80 8.75 Iowa. XXX VELTA J. E. HOLMES Get in touch with your mother at Route 1, Wyme Wood, Okla­ homa. Your lost brother has come home. XXX LeROY J. JACKSON Get in touch with your moth­ er, Mrs. R. E. Jackson, 140 Church St., Poughkeepsie, N, Y. XXX SS ELIZABETH CREWMEMBERS Men who paid off Voyage No. 4-A in New York on Dec. 5, ai^ asked tg^ get in touch with SS. EDWARD G. JANEWAY George Freshwater, 159 Oak St., Carroll, Fred W 5.09 Yonkers, N. Y. He says he . has Conley, Joe — 56.02 important information fc you. �Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Unclaimed Wages Goxtshall, Robert M 7.42 Gainey, Sam. G 28.95 Gould, James M 21.00 Gaitor, Ivan 10 Goulden, Bernard 117.50 Galaza, Jose G. 62.19 Gourdain, L 16.32 Galiano, "Aubin Jr 23.32 Gduen, Louis 2.47 • ^ Galiffa, J. J 46 Grabasik, Marion 63 Gallagher, Leo 20 Grabbe, Maurice R 8.91 Gallant, Joseph E 14.46 Grabowski, Richard A 2.74 Gallefos, Adolph 22.42 Grace, James 1.24 Gallegher, Manus 59 . 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Grace, Robert B., Jr 26.33 « Gallery, Robert D 28.00 Gralay, James Allen 8.65 Galligan, William T 70 Grady, James H. Jr., 3.12 Gallorpy, J. H 2.72 .Grady, Jurray 9.19 Galloway, Lloyd C 10.74 Graff, Lawrence H 16.06 Galster, Clarence 3.59 Graff, Louis H 28.45 Gait, Chadbourne N 94 Graham, Austin P., Jr 5.94 Gambertoglio, Francesco.. .79 Graham, James F 4.90 Gambino, A. J 17.76 Graham, James J 1.48 Gamble, Joseph 39.54 Graham, James J 2.82 Gambuco, A 4.42 Graham, Leo L. Gant, Warren F 15.40 .80 Graham, T Garasich, Vincent A 23.45 3.46 Richard H 2.84'Gomes, Anthony 2.62 2.36 Gilford, Garner, R Garber, Clarence F 4.00 .98 4.70 Gomes, R. J 3.00 Graham, Walter 27.41 Gilbert, Coy H Garner, William T Grajalis, Eladia Garbett, J. K 3.87 .59 Davis W 5.40'Gomez, Alfredo 21.00 Gilbert, 2.34 Gamier, Paul R Garbo, Rolf F. C 6.79 Grenade, L. H 52.65 2.97,Gomez," A 73.39 Forrest E Gilbert, Edgar Lewis 4.32 Garrett, 2.16 Garcia, Alfred 2.97 28.00 Gomez, Florencio R 4.43 Grand, Joseph A.« 13.77 Gilbert, Frank O Garrett, Harry J Grande, J. D 4.26 Garcia, F. A 12.57 .46 Gomez, Joe 16.64 2.67 Gilbert, Homer Wilfred Garrett, Ralph Garcia, G : 7.52 10.91 4.661 Gomez, Rafael :... 21.39 Graner, William T 9.86 Gilbert, Robert C. S. .. Garrett, Wayne M Garcia, Louis 23.35 Grani, Oliver P 12.37 13.85 64.72 Gomez,' Remigio 3.96 Giles, William E Garrett, William v...-. Garcia, Pedro J 6.83 21.46 46 Granquist, Paul E .>. 18.17 Gonder, Martin (Garris, Robt. L 1.56 Gill, Charles Garcia, Rafael 240.40 Grans, J. W 2.34 Gondzor, Stanley P 19.59 69 14.47 Gill, John R Charles W., Jr. Garcia, S. P 2.34! Grant, Donald L. B 3.96 Gonsovlin, Francis D 10.52 .85 3.84 Gill, Louis L I Garrison, Eugene Garcia, Teofilo A. 5.93 10.53 10.52 Grant, Foster W 11.98 Gonzales, Althonso 9.99 Gill, Robert C . Garrison, Howard G Gard, Edward 1.79 Grant, John 3.62 George 2.82 W. Gillanders, Kenneth 6.43, Gonzales, 8.26 Garrison, Norman G. ..... Gard, James 7.73 Grant, John Ignatius 1.44 .45 13.06, Gonzales, R .71 Gillanza, Charles I Garrison, Roy ...; Gardanse, M 2.97 30.34 5.80 Grant, Joseph Walter 99, Gonzales, Roy ... 2.00 Gillboy, Wm ' Garrity, F Garden, Lloyd D. 1.48 Gary, Allen L., Jr Grant, Max S 45.23 3.33 18.56, Gonzales, S 2.06 Gillespie, O Gardiner, Edward F 20.28 Gary, Grady R 1.44 2.23 Grant, Richard J 12.88, Gonzales, Wm. ... 13.45 Gilligus, Churchill E Gardiner, H. H. !... 11.32 Garza, Rofujio Grantham, Carl E 69 3.03 Antonio 43.95 ^ Gonzales, '. 8.42 Gilliland, Victor Lee Gardiner, James .. 8.32 Gasic, Paul Thomas Alan M O. R 20.12 Grauer, 89 1.84, Gonzalez, 14.05 Gillis, Leo Garner, Arthur C. . 1.66 Gaskill, Thomas G .40' Graves, Frederick J. .... 6.02 2.00 Goodall, Thomas 42.22 Gillis, W. H Jardner, Carroll P. . 2.31 { Gaskin, Lee Roy, Jr John T Goodie, William :... 10.74 Graves, 35 Gioe, Anthony Paul 17.86 Uardner, Clarence F. 4.90' Gaspard, George .94 \ Gravitt, John Amos 25.46 Goodman, Kenneth H Giordano, Guiseppe 98.75 89 fjardner, C. J. .33' Gasper, Clarence F 53 71 Gravon, Helvin L 5.15 Goodner, L. P 10.74 Gioretti, Louis A. [Gardner, Edward 18.77 Grawe, Lawrence W 4.67 13.36 7.64 Goodrich, Matthew J Gasperini, Eugene .59 Girnuis, M. ... iGardner, Frank E ' .01 ' 1.24 58.72 Gray, Edward C 24.73 Goodwill, Francis G Gassaway, Henry 6.40 Gioux, John J. 1 Gardner, James W 4.20 Gray, Fletcher H., Jr 4.18 Goodwin, Esker M. Jr. A.. 115.59 216.67 Gassman, Franz J 5.19 Gish, Jesse L. Gardner, Roy M 8.86 Gray, Gladstone J 1.98 Goodwin, L. J 33.15 7.44 Gates, Cecil L 3.27 Gison, Michael ^.Gardner, S JC... 2.47 12.37 4.19 Gray, Gordon H 28.001 Goodwin, Thomas Edward I Gates, John Joseph 20.64 Gisy, Avery W Jardner, Stanley 16.84 Gray, Goodwin, Homer W ! 9.90 W. P " 3.76 17.26 ^ Gatewood, A. W 8.50 Givens, Allen K Jare, George N 16.80 Gray, Jackson D 65.23 Charles 12.66 Givens, Johnny 1.49 Goodwyn. Gatti, George J ' 1.46 Jargan, John :....... 20.62 33.47 11.20, Goodwyne, Melford '. 18.85 Gray, John V iGattorife, Vincent 5.35 Gizzi, Wm. Phillip fGargiulo, Frank J 23.83 1.46 46 Gray, Lawrence l.lljGordan, John L iGatwood, James Lee 50.17 Gjedstad, Harry 'Garner, Chas. R. 10.67 24.79 Gray, Leo Eugene 1.42 Gordon, Brownly C ^^iGaupp, Otto A ;. 14.93 Gjerpen, Knau A ' Garner, Clyde 8.54 2.36 Gray, Leo J .'. 29.54 8.26,Gordon, Judert, C Gaut, Delmar 4.18 Gladin, James F Garner, Herman 0 2.82 25.87 Gray, Leon 2.12 5.92 Gordon, John Wesley Gauthreaux, Claude J. ...... 2.01 Gladstone, John E 13.99Gray, Phillip 2.68 34.07, Gordon, Lawrence Gavigan, Robert 6.35 Gladstone, Sanford M 10.74 45.84 Gray, Raymond 14.85 Gordon, Leon J Gavillo, Peter 83 Glass, J. A Nathan Gray, Robert I 2.84 9.90! Gordon, .47 Gavin, Joseph P 3.27 Glass, John K Robert F. Gray, T .' 1.19 13.68 Gleason, Edward J 32.50 i Gordon, Ganron, Henry 30.81 BALTIMORE 14 North Guy St. 30 74 Gordon, Robert J. . 7.94 Grayden, Harlan Gaylor, Enoch J 25.06 Gleason, John J CaFvert 4539 Gordon, s. B....; 1.75 Grayson, Alvin J 11.75 Gleason, Kenneth L 10.74 4.60 BOSTON 276 State St. Gaylord, Reggie S 57 .28 Grebe, William R 9.61 Gordon, Wallace . 36.44 Gleghorn, James Thomas ^ Bowdoin 4455 Geanuses, Peter G 18.03 Green, Alexander 1.63 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Gearhart, Dale B 10.26 Gordon, Wm. F. 17.84 Glen, James E 2.23 Green, Cass E 63 85.84 Gorgai, John John : 5.55 Glenn, Jack A « 9.81 i Gorgas, Irvin J 4.52 Green, Charles M., Jr 60.00 Glenn, V/illiam R. Jr. 6.00 Superior 5175 '-'^aunses, F'. 7.09 Green, Chester H 1.60 46.43 |Glidden, Stanley N 4.00 Gorham, Arthur J. ., CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Gehbauer, Arnold Goriup, E 36.42 Green, David 7.72 19.26 2.06 Gliddon, Stanley Main 0147 Geib, Leroy Gorman, James J A 4.70 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Geihel, George Green, H 5.49 25.21 .80, Gliesche, Julius Cadillac 6857 15.73 Green, Issac 13.99 Glinski, Florian 11.48 Gormley, James J Geiss, William J 3.87 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Gorton, James .8'3 Green, James E 4.20 Glosch, E 94 3.89 Melrose 4110 Gentry, Eddie L Gorwood, George 1.40 Green, Joseph 84 Glover, Frank H 41.27 50 GALVESTON 308Va—23rd St. Gentry, Elmer L Goslow, Earl Ugene 7.94 Green, Joseph 1.54 Glover, Phone 2-8448 Gentry, Luther Jack R 2.16 48 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Gentry, Norman H 1.65 Green, Oscar 1.53 "... 53.86 Gosswlin, L 6.69 Glover, Joseph R Phone 58777 Gothman, John 34.02 Green, Roy J 1.98 Gluck, Murry B 41 Willie F. 34.32 Gentry, JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Gobroski, Lawrence V 12 Georgevifch, G. 5.94 Phone 5-5919 7.94 MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. Gerardi, John Joseph 18.19 Goceliak, Anthony J Chester 5-3110 Gericevich, Vadimir 50.21 5.46 'Goddard, Robt. P .MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. 13.72 Gerland, Willie 5.94 'Goden, Harold The SEAFARERS LOG BS the official publication of the Sea­ Philhe 2-1754 Godfrey, George W .46 Gerling, Vernon F 17.83 MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish 59 9.33 Godin, Robert MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. Germon, Judson Wl to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Gerretsen, J. P .? 3.56 2.82 Godsey, Joseph their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Magnolia 6112-6113 Gerrio, E 3.23 56 Godwin, Edw. B. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 3.29 Getty, Erwin 5.56 Godwin, James A ^ gg SIU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 Godwin, Ramsie A Geyer, A 1.48 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIC .26 I 36.48 Godwin, Welrose G Phone 4-1083 Geyer, Andrew hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Ghumm, Oscar Glen 6.60 7.39 Godwin, Wilmer M which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Lombard 3-7651 Giadrosich, Paul 6.84 , 69 Gofman, Louis Paul -PORTLAND 111., W. Burnside St. Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ! 6.91 Giallanza, Charles 24.14 Goes, D. W Beacon 4336 5.08 2.85 Goetting, P RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. Giambone, Vincent PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 7.65 6.66 Goff, John, Jr Phone 2599 Girncola, William A L.SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Giatros, Christopher A. .. ;. 21.79 To the Editor: .89 Goforth, Joseph A Douglas 25475 Gibbons, Francis : Gogg, R. A 1.11 74 fSAN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Goland, Louis P 2.83 Gibbons, John L 49.65 San Juan 2-5996 address below: Gold, Robert 20.06 Gibbons, Richard M 37.80 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 46 3.95 Goldberg, Max Phone 3-1728 Gibbons, Williams SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Gibbs, Howard T 14.84 114.59 Golden, Saul Name r Main 0290 Gibles, Wm 2.23 1.58 Golder, E \ TAMPA ....1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 7.18 56 Goldrick, Philip Street Address Phone M-1323 Gibsopj Vern 11.88 2.60 Goldsborough, S. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Gibson, Wallace Garfield 2112 Gichesko, Matthew .. .33 Goldsborough, Fred. S. .. 1.22 City State WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Giebel, William 30.32 .79 Goldstein, David Terminal 4-3131 18.07 Giebler, William H. 4.98 Goldsworthy, J. F VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Signed Goldthwaite, Lawrence .... 39.09 Gierezic, George C. 4.70 Garden 8331 1.37 VANCOUVER ...... 565 Hamilton St. Giesiking, Edwin .... 4.32 Goldyn, John Book No. Pacihc 7824 Gietjek, Chester W. 1.04 18.87 Golen, Alfred J 2.13 Gifford, Jackson T. ... 3.01 Golmon, John C Mississippi Steamship Company The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Notice To All SlU Members "^1 J �|(Er -i. ••5.T" • hi; I Page Sixteen -•t^' THE S E 4PA R B KS HEAbLIMES LOG Friday, December 26, 1947 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 December 26, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 52 Description An account of the resource Headlines ANTI-COMMIES FORM NEW FRENCH UNION SEAFARERS HITS PLAN TO TRANSFER US SHIPS TO EUROPEAN COUNTRIES CONGRESSMAN ASK THAT US SHIPS,SEAMEN TRANSPORT EUROPEAN AID OLD OVERTIME MAKES BROTHER'XMAS MERRY ONE GETTING THINGS DONE SIU STYLE REALLY PAYS OFF,BROTHERS FIND RUSSIANHALTS INFLATION-BUT WORKERS LOSE NEW YORK STATE VERTERANS TO GET BONUS NEXT YEAR SHORESIDE WAGES HIGHER THAN IN MARITIME BALTIMORE CARRIES OWN SHIPPING LOAD SWEDEN PRIME EXAMPLE OF ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY BROTHERS SEND XMAS GREETING THROUGH LOG SHIPPING STAYS GOOD IN NEW YORK, BUT DROP IN JANUARY IS POSSIBLE SAN JUAN KEPT BUSY DURING XMAS SEASON,BUT AGENT SADLY FORESEES COMING SLUMP SHIPPING BOOMS IN PHILADEPHIA BUT EXILES FROM HOOK FILL HALL CSU SEAMEN ARE SOLD OUT AGAIN'DESPITE RANK AND FILE MILITANCY WEST COAST MAKES PROGRESS IN GUARD DRIVE LAKES OPERATORS ALL-OUT FOR PHONY LSU SHIPPING DIPS ONCE AGAIN FOR PORT BOSTON CHRISTMAS SHIPPING SHOULD CLEAR MOBILE BEACH OF JOB SEEKERS SEAFARES GIVE AID TO THE BROTHERS IN HOSPITALS GT,LLAKES OPERATORS USE BONUS AS WEAPON CALALIER MEN SCORE BRASS-BOUND BUCKO CORNELIA CREW TAKES STAND ON CHOW ISSUE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/26/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/acbddc0b7d93a438adaa398a8ad1babe.PDF c429713838492e3c21ca1705ba71e552 PDF Text Text -' .V .-V -•"• •-".•.'£^•^11 _ --'i ,Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. SlU Guards DemandRaise OnWestCoast "Mr. Chairman" Seafarers, as well as mem­ bers of other unions, have a chance to leam Parliamen­ tary Law and Public Speak­ ing under the leadership of Joseph Glass- prominent la­ bor attorney. The classes are held each Tuesday evening from 6 to 8, in the SlU Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. All Seafarers are urged to attend so that they can learn how a meeting should be conducted. Other unions have been invited to send members, and the class, which had a preliminary session on De­ cember 16, will start in earnest on December 23. Here's a chance to become a real smooth orator at no cost. And in addition, coffee will be served and the tele­ vision set will be turned on after school. SAN FRANCISCO — At a special meeting held on Decem­ ber 4, members of the Seafarers Guards and Watchmen's Union voted unanimously to demand a fifty cent hourly increase in wages. The companies involved have until December 22 to com­ ply with this demand. , At the present time, three com­ panies are being negotiated with. They are American Patrol, Young's Patrol Service, and U. S. Protective Service. Pledges of all-out support for the Guards and Watchmen were immediately forthcoming from the Masters, Mates and Pilots, and other AFL 'Unions. Aecording to the Taft-Hartley law, guards and watchmen are not allowed to belong to any in­ ternational union. This leaves those workers no way in which to gain the same conditions and wages which union men and wo­ men receive through the unions representing them. The Seafarers Guards and NEW YORK — The American Watchmen's Union, affiliated to Federation of Labor's proposal the American Federation of La­ that the United Nations inve.sti-. bor, has declared that it will gate slave llabor conditions is continue organizing' and fighting scheduled for review by the Eco­ for union wages and working nomic and Social Council on conditions for all Guards and Feb. 2, it has been announced Watchmen. by Matthew Woll, chairman of Poor Ship Construction Has Been Responsibie For Many Sea Accidents . By W. j. BRADY Accidents o c c u r 1 n g aboard freighters seem to happen too often, to say they are just acts of God. We hear of a ship breaking in two, of a ship traveling without ballast or cargo in heavy seas and losing its propeller, and of still many dther ships having engine trouble which delays them for days. Of course, it would be foolish to expect a perfection in which there are no accidents but, the AFL Asks UN Investigation Of Slave Labor In Russia AFL Pursers Win Eiection in Grace Line After a two-year organization­ al drive, the • Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association, the Pursers Division of the SIU, won a smashing victory in an NLRB election held aboard the ships of the Grace Line. The Company received just two votes to 50-odd for the Un­ ion, Tom Hill, the division's east coast representative, revealed. Although 15 votes oast by Chief Pursers were challenged by the company as being cast by su­ pervisory personnel, the vote as it stands is sufficient to assure recognition for the Union. As soon as the Union is certi­ fied, the Staff Officers will begin negotiations with Grace, and will seek the standard rates for Pur­ sers and . Purser-Phai-macists Mates which are provided for in other contracts. , The new rates will mean raises in excess of $20 a month for Grace Pursers who will also demand improved general work­ ing conditions.™ No. 51 NEW YORK, N. v., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1947 the AFL International Relations Committee. Charging that probably 10,000,000 pefsons are nov/ in Russian concentration camps. Woll, a con­ sultant to the Council, stated bluntly that tne Investigation, if launched, would be directed chiefly against forced labor in the Soviet Union. Woll's proposal was- a followup to the resolution adopted at the October convention of the AFL in San Francisco. The reso­ lution referred'to conditions found in several countries after the war as "a callous and crass violation of the Geneva Conven­ tion of March 1940 and a-* de­ liberate flouting of the Nurenberg verdict against forced la­ bor." percentage is too high to blame Mother Nature for all of them. If some ships last 30 and 40 years without breaking, and others break up in a few years, that certainly is indication that a weakness exists in either the design, the construction or the material. This kind of weakness is pure carelessness. A tanker lying in Boston for repaii-s split in two injuring 14. The press report on the acci­ dent says, "Built in 1944 at a California yard, the Ponagansett was of all welded "construction and officials said splits were not uncommon in such , type of ships. One such occurred at Swan Is­ land on the west coast in 1943." Here v>re have a clear admis­ sion on the part of officials tell­ ing us there is weakness in the construction. Just what happens to ships at sea with this kind of weakness is best, understood by the re-, ports of accidents. The press reported in the month, of November that a Vic­ tory ship operated by the Army Transport Service broke in two in heavy seas off the coast of British Columbia. Only a few of the crew were saved. As further illustration of what I'm driving at, I myself I ; « Because of the recent "rup­ tures" and "splittings" suf, fered by a number of T-2 tankers, the Coast Guard has ordered that all vessels in the T-2 classification be strengthened. The strength­ ening will consist of steel straps an inch thick and 18 inches wide riveted to the BELLY BANDS deckplates inboard of the Another clear admission of this gunwhales and similar straps weakness concerns Liberty ships. in the bilges. All vessels will Because they were originally be permitted to complete cur­ weak, many Liberty ships had rent voyages. to have an addition of strength. This addition is the belly band, even with the main deck on the have seen old ships take a tor­ outside of the hull running from pedo better than a war built forward of No. 2 to aft of No. 4 ship. I refer to one old rustbucket, hatch. In some cases this addition is the SS Greylock. I saw her get placed on deck running fore and hit coming back from Murmansk. All hands had ample time to aft from No. 2 to No. 4 hatch. make for the life boats. And again I have seen Liberty ships get hit and disappear like magic with high loss of life. I am not saying here we ought to build ships to stand the rigors of war, I am just pointing out SOLID LABOR SUPPORT (Continued on Page }) Membership Says Very Merry Xmas To III Brothers Labor leaders gathered on Thursday evening, December 9, to spark the drive of New York's hospital workers for a forty-hour week and increased pay. One of the featured speakers was a representative of the Seafarers Internadonal Union. With true Christmas spirit, the membership of the SIU, assem­ bled in regular meetings • on. Wednesday, December 17, votedto give all bookmembers and permitnien in hospitals an addi­ tional $10.00 for the holidays. Speakers who took the floor on the motion pointed out that just sending money to the hospi­ talized Brothers is not enough. What the men in the hospitals need, they said, was more letters from their old shipmates and friends. -M �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 19, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the si i SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District • Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y.' HAnover 2-2784 * J. P. SHULER m i ^ _ _ - - 4 4^£eey y-v Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA . fe/£NPS Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912, .' George K. Novick, Editor 267 \ A Very Merry Christmas Our Union has a great deal to be happy about this Christmas season. During tha past year we have won gains in wages and v/orking conditions and, above all, we came to grips with the mighty Isthmian Steamship Company and won an outstanding victory. New companies have been added to the already im­ posing list of SlU-contracted outfits, and there are indi­ cations that the organizing drive will gather many more companies under the Seafarers banner in the next year. Through our traditional use of economic action at the point of production, our Hiring Halls and the Rotary Shipping System have been protected, and this in spite of an all-out attempt on the part of the government to do away with these features. It is true that the Taft-Hartley law is an ever-pres­ ent threat to the existence of free labor unions. The full strength of the American labor movement must be massed against the "Slave-Labor" Law, and we must not rest until the Act is wiped off the books. But, on the whole, it's been a good year and members Staten Island Hospital : of the Seafarers International Union have the right to You can contact your Hos­ review the happenings of 1946 with pride in their achieve­ pital delegate at the Staten ments. Besides fighting our own battles we found time Island Hospital at the follow­ to go to the aid of office workers, waiters and waitresses, ing times: the ClO Shipyard Workers, and any other honest union Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) which came to us for assistance. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two Halls have been purchased, one in New Orleans (on 3rd and 4th floors.) and the other in Mobile, and plans are underway to buy Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. other Halls whenever such purchases will benefit the (on 1st and 2nd floors.) membership. In the few short years since its inception the Union These*are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, has come a long way. Many past Christmases have looked as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging E. M. LOOPER E. G. WALKER dark and dreary, but the fight was never given up, and heaviiy on their hands. Do what you cw to cheer them up by J. DENNIS writing to them. now the membership of Seafarers can look forward to L. GROVER STATEN ISLAND E. DELLAMANO the future with confidence. C. MASON J. LEWIS J. E. MAGUIRE This Christmas season finds the SIU in excellent con- J. BURNS P. CASALINUOVO A. A. SAMPSON V ditipn, well set up financially, and ready, willing and able H. WATSON T. BOGUS R. BUNCH G. J. MILLER to complete the job of organizing the unorganized mer­ J. ANDERSON G. CARLSON 111 chant seamen of the United States. It*s a big job, but it J. McNEELY H. STONE MOBILE HOSPITAL E. HAMATY can be done, and only the SIU can do it! W. J. SULLIVAN J. M. G'ARDNER lis E. L. MYERS G. RODRIGUEZ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. C. JEFFERIES O. A. HESS J. C. RAMBO O. S. SHAHAN J. DUBUQUE W. C. CARDANA W. K. WUNG E. T. BROWN M. W. BUSBY J. J. O'NEILL C. SCHULTZ Voting for officers for the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ R. V. GRANT G. CURL N. B. EDRINGTON trict closes on December 31 so there is still a little time W. D. JOHNS A. S. CONTI W. VAUGHN left to cast those last ballots. Members can vote in anv E. CARAVONA C. W. BARNE C. T. WHITE SIU Hall. R. L. McGREW • R. L. GRESHAM 111 GALVESTON MARINE HOS. F. R. DE VASHER It is the duty of all members to vote in this election. 4, J. M. FLANNIGAN I. E. MATHERNE FOHT STANTON HOSPITAL The officials who are being chosen now will represent the W. CANANAN (SUP) M. LIUZZA JOHN P. WILLIAMSON Union for the coming year, and it promises to be a year E. G. TARLTON (SUP) G. A. WILLIAMS R. B. WRIGHT of growth for the SIU, but at the same time a year of ' G. D. WINN (SUP) G. HARDEMAN CLIFFORD MIDDLETON tenfion and crises. J. CARROLL L. A. HOLMES ARCHIE McGUIGAN H. TENA (SUP) W. C. COLLEY . R. S. LUFLIN More votes are being cast in this election than were J. E. SILKOWSKI 111 ever cast before. That's a good sign, and shows that Sea­ JULIUS SUPINSKI NORFOLK ! R. E. TRULY M. D. PENRY farers are aware of their responsibility. FRITZ KRAUL L. CLARKE » S S The Union can only be as strong as the membership. 'CECIL WILLIAMS C. C. RAYFUSE BRIGHTON HOSPITAL CHARLES LORD ; J. E. PENCON Votmg, like living up to the Constitution and Shipping C. CREVIER JACK WOOTON : A. .J. LE JEUNE R. LORD Rules, is a duty. No one must shirk. P. ALLGEIER MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS vV-iT.' J. BARRON . Now is the time to have your say. This is your W. A. YAHL J. B. GEISSLER J. RIDDLE Union—pick its leaders and support the men you pick. SAMUEL J. STEELE E. E. DAVIS J. O'BYRNE > /• Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Have You Voted Yet? I I kr: i-.- •: ri^.' JVVi-. t;..: �THE SEAFARERS Friday, December 19, 1947 LOG AjejjOR^ By J. P. SHULER. Secretary-Treasurer Negotiations The Negotiating Committee for the Union has met twice with the Calmar and Ore Steamship Companies. The steamship) companies have agreed to the overtime and wage increase which is now in effect with the other operators, but no progress has been made in. the General and Working Rules. There is a meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 1947. This matter has been discussed with the Mar­ cus Hook and Philadelphia officials and meets with their approval. JACKSONVILLE TO CLOSE As per the Committee's recommendations, the Jacksonville area has been surveyed and it is found that the NMU no longer has a Hall in that Port, and that ships are no longer being put out in the Brunswick, Georgia, Shipyard. Those were the primary reasons for opening the Jacksonville Heill. There are hardly any payoffs in the Port of Jacksonville, and most of those ships that are in transit in that Port hit other A&G Ports where we have Branches. Therefore, it is recommended that the Port of Jacksonville be closed and that James Banners, Jacksonville Ageht, be assigned to the Port of Savannah as soon as the Union's affairs can be wound up in Jacksonville. The Port of Savannah will be instructed to notify Headquarters whether they can still ope­ rate at the same weekly expense they now have after Planners has been assigned to that port. Tf any representation is necessary in the Port of Jacksonville, it can easily be covered by some other Port. Headquarters Office is investigating other recommendations made by the Quarterly Finance Committee, and will be able to report further on this at the next regular meeting. ' Page Three Many Accidents Caused By Poor Construction this rate, the statistics must be very high over a period of a year. The weakness in ship con­ struction may have an excuse, because the ships were built for a war emergency. However, a ship-building pro­ gram of the future could not justify bad construction in the As recommended by the last Quarterly Fin­ light of present experience and ance Committee, Headquarters Office has reduced knowledge. its personnel by three persons. The work in Headquarters is now being laid out so that in If accidents through careless­ the future it will be possible to let a fourth ness continue to be too high, the person go. Union may be forced to take I have received letters from the Branch of on the added responsibility of New York and the Branch of Baltimore stating insisting on greater safety in that they are making arrangements so that they the care and operation of ships can let a man go from each port, week ending to protect its members. December 19, 1947. As one who was lucky to miss As recommended by the Committee, the Hall having the foremast of the Manin Marcus Hook is being closed as of week end­ dan Victory fall on him, I feel ing December 19, 1947. The membership has justified in submitting my criti­ QUICK PROFITS previously gone on record to close this Hall as cism for better safety at sea for soon as it was possible without interfering with Many companies, in their de­ seamen. Union representation in that Area. sire to make quick profit with It is recommended to the membership that little expense, run ships without Steve Cardullo, Agent in the Port of Marcus ballast when they can't get car­ Hook, and Bob Pohle, Patrolman in that Port, be go. Running a ship light too of­ transferred to the Port "bf Philadelphia as Pa­ Stamps for annual assessments -are being sent ten in heavy seas is bound to trolmen. Philadelphia at this time is operating to all Ports now, and assessments for the year strain its machinery. shorthanded, and these two men will replace 1948 can be paid in any Port where we have A ship may go through some the part-time Doorman and Patrolman, and the Branches. tough crctesings this way but staff will consist of Agent Ernest B. Tilley, who sooner or later it has its effects recently relieved Organizer William Higgs, Dis­ patcher Bill Brown and two Patrolmen, Cardullo The next regular meeting would fall on New and you may lose a propeller like The General Council of the In­ and Pohle. Year's Eve, December 31, 1947. Because of the the Clay did. I don't think it is asking too ternational Transport Workers' This will be a saving of approximately $350 fact that a lot of the guys want to be home weekly to the Union and will give proper rep­ with their families, or celebrating, it is recom­ much for the law to compel Federation, meeting in London, resentation in the Philadelphia area, including mended that all Ports hold their next regular ships to carry ballast when they November 25 to 27, noted with have no cargo, especially in the great satisfaction the substantial Marcus Hook, Camden, and Delaware. meeting on Friday, January 2, 1947. north latitudes in the winter increase in membership which months. the organization has enjoyed The other story in the LOG during the past few years. The vihich seems to me to indicate membership of the organization neglect in care of ships was the now stands at 3,000,000, with story sent in by M. O. Carroll, over 100 unions affiliated in 35 Chief Stweard on the MV Cape countries. "Be it ever so humble, there's Horn, Mississippi. no place like home." Since the end of the war two member organizations from Aus­ The story relates the plant That familiar tune is now the tria and one from Greece have broke down, making all facilities favorite song of Seafarer Matt been reinstated, and seven useless and spoiling the food. Fields, and after reading Jjis groups of merchant marine offi­ The crew and passengers also story, it will be easy to see why. cers have joined the ITF since had to drink brackish water and Matt took sick while in Ant­ the dissolution of the Interna­ catch rain water as a substitute. • werp, Belgium, and after argu­ tional Mercantile Marine Officers' The story does not say their ing' with the Captain and the Association. supply of water was limited, but company agent, was finally al­ There have further been ad­ everything points in that, direc­ lowed to go to the hospital. mitted thirteen new organiza­ tion. The first thing that struck* • There, instead of the care he tions in Ceylon, Denmark, Egypt, me when I read this story was needed, he was treated so mis­ Greece, Ireland, Jamaica, Leban­ that it looked like a case where erably that within two weeks fuel and water were sacrifice^ on, St. Lucia, and the United after he entered the hospital, his States. to put on more cargo. weight dropped from 155 pounds Recently the Masters, Mates, My reason for this opinion is to 122 pounds. and Pilots and the Railway La­ based on my own experience Another seaman who was in bor Executives' Association join­ aboard the Nelson W. Aldrich, the hospital th,e same time, An­ ed the Seafarers International South Atlantic. While taking thony O'Brien, a member of the Union as affiliates of the ITF. coal in Charleston for Trieste, Irish Seamen's Union, became so Italy, the Chief Engineer was angry at the way Fields' case DECISION OKAYED asked to take off 100 tons of was being handled, that he went water to make room for 100 tons In a far-reaching move the to the hospital director and com­ Matt Fields, right, and friend Bill Wild. more of coal. Council endorsed the decision plained. After that the nurses A ship running with a limited of the Executive Committee to took slightly better care of office to tell his story, he made condition was still bad and so a stipply of fuel and water, with readmit the German trade imBrother Fields. the point that if O'Brien had not few days later he went to the the possibility of a breakdown, ions of transport workers and In a letter to the LOG, O'Brien come to his support, there was St. Vincent's Hospital. is gambling with the life and welcomed Adcif Kummernuss, states ^Tie rase plainly, "Being no telling what might have hap­ The difference between the health of seamen. the leader of the transport work­ as I am a seaman myself," says pened. two hospitals was like night and ers and seamen of the Hamburg Brother O'Brien, "and belonging JUSTIFICATION ENDED "I was dying, and nobody gave day. Under the care of Dr. Bruno area. to the Irish Seamen's Union, and a damn," he said. "The company Fierens, Fields soon recovered If more cargo has to be trans­ Affiliation of the German trade knowing Fields for five weeks agent and the American Consul enough to be able* to return to ported, that's a very easy matter unions covering seamen will be­ in the hospital, and knowing him were only interested in getting the United States. to settle. Instead of laying up come effective only with the ap­ to be a strong SIU man, I could me out of the hospital as fast Right now Brother Fields is in ships in the boneyard, put more proval of the Seafarers' Section not, on principal, stand by and as possible. The USS man didn't the Staten Island Marine Hospi­ ships back into operation. In.this of the ITF, and only after it see him treated' so bad by peo­ care what happened to me and tal, and it will be a little while way the health and life of sea­ has been established that the un­ ple who are supposed to be if Anthony O'Brien hadn't helped kind to the sick. It would not before he can turn to again. But men will have better safeguards, ions have taken steps to deny me, I sure would have died." arid the sacrifice of fuel and membership to war criminals, have been just of me if I had as he puts it, "It doesn't make water won't be necessary. especially the officers of U-boats. As soon as he was able to not complained to the director. I any difference which hospital The four mi.shaps referred to The next Congress of the ITF was not asked to complain, but move. Brother Fields checked I'm in as long as it's in the will be held in July, 1948, prob­ in this article have all occured out of the hospital and went to it was my duty." ably in Oslo. in a very short space of time. At When Matt came into the l^OG stay at a hotel. However, his United States." Expenses and Finances Assessments Next Regular Meeting (Contimud from Page I) how -war exposed the weakness of some vessels. The responsibility for safe construction of ships rest largely with the government, and the best our Union can do is to put pressure in this direction by ex­ posing this deficiency. Looking over the issues of the LOG for November 28 and De­ cember 5, I find two articles written by seamen exposing the shortcomings of freighters at sea. The SS Alexander S. Clay re­ ports she lost her propeller in a moderate gale off Brindisi, Italy. Can it be that these Liberty ships are reaching the straining point and that they • fall ' apart through lack of care? .• ) T .1 ITF Meeting Notes Growth In Strength Seafarer Got Bad Deal In Hospital 1 a I • I -.21 .ii �•^. {J : '-• Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridsy^, • D*c«nib*r 19, 1947 " I . I 1 . ttaiiiK QUESTION: What suggestions do you have to heighten interest at shipboard meetings? ALBERT BAGLEY. Wiper: I think more coordination is needed between the action de­ cided upon at the meeting and what takes place. Many times the crew votes to do something or to take action on a beef, but after the meeting it is forgotten and nothing comes of it. Dele­ gates should be instructed at the meetings to carry out the ex­ pressed desire of the crew. At the meetings it is a good idea to call upon oldtimers to tell what they know of the Union's waterfront record. All of us can stand more knowledge of the Union's past. HAROLD SHEPROW. Oiler: If the meetings can be kept orderly to insure the quick dis­ posal of business, I believe that there will be interest enough from the crewmembers present. At the first meeting the proced­ ure for holding a meeting should be pointed out; after that all business will be handled smooth­ ly through the chair and elim­ inate a lot of confusion. I be­ lieve too much time is spent on discussing communism. If that time were devoted to discussion of the Union and its structure a lot more would be gained by SIU members. Education is al­ ways in order at any meeting. WICK CALZIA. AB: There should be some time set aside at the meetings for educat­ ing the new members and permitmen. The Union should put literature on the ships pointing up the Union's history, policies, etc. Many men, being at sea so much, cannot keep up on what is taking place in the Union. I believe two meetings a month are sufficient to handle most matters and if something unusu­ al arises, a special meeting can be called. Most of all, sound off at the meeting if you have a beef; don't wait until later and beef in your foc'sle. Desirous of doing their bit to make Christmas more enjoyable to their hospitalized brothers, the officers and crewmembers of the SS Thomas Heyward donat­ ed $164 to the SIU-SUP brothers in Fort Stanton (New Mexico) Marine Hospital. At the payoff in Galveston on December 13, a muster of the entire crew and officers was call­ ed, out of which was produced the money to be given the hos­ pitalized Seafarers for Christmas presents. In turning the money over to Galveston Agent Keith Alsop for transmission, the crew enclosed a note which road: "Season's Greetings to our Brothers at Fort Stanton Hospi­ tal. The officers and crewmem­ bers of the SS Thomas Heyward desire this donation to be given to our Brothers suffering from tuberculosis. This donation is to be used for Christmas presents of their choice. SPEEDY RECOVERY "We sincerely wish our Broth­ ers a Merry Christmas, a Healthy New Year and Speedy Recovery. May you soon return to us." The Seafarers members now undergoing treatment at Fort Stanton are: John P. Williamson^ R. B .Wright, Clifford Middleton, Archie McGuigan, R. S. Luflin and Julius Supinski. Handling the ship's muster were the Heyward delegates: R. Garofalo, Deck; Joe Martin, En­ gine and J. RoWan, Stewards. New York Recreation Deck As Seen By Seafarer Maffie A busy day .on the New York Hall's third deck viewed by a talented Seafarer artist, Norman Maffie. A full page of photographs of activities in the •.v., i Jleyward Men Play Santa To R Stanton WHAT CLARENCE LOHNE, Wiper: At present, there is too much talk in shipboard meetings about things we newcomers know noth­ ing about. I've only been in the Union eight months, and there is a. lot I'd like to know about small details of everyday Union life aboard ship that we don't hear about in the meetings. An­ other thing: the way some of the meetings are run there are too many people talking at once. You hardly get a chance to open your mouth to ask a question or get something off your chest be­ fore everybody chimes in. v; ' kM-i Headqup,rters recreation room appears on page 16 of this issue. Additional sketches by Brother Maffie will appear in later issues. �Friday, December 19,* 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOC Page Five Ship Union's Plaque To Baltimore IsTestimoniai To Waterfront Unity By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — The plaque Most of the crews realize this given to us by the CIO shipyard and cooperate right down the workers for our aid in their line. It shouldn't be too long be­ beef is now hanging on the wall fore all SIU crews will be able here in the Hall. to hit port and go straight It was a nice gesture by the I through a payoff in short order. shipyard workers and one we I It just takes a little order and think highly of, but when we systematic presentation of beefs went all out to give them aid it and repair lists. wasn't with the thought in mind In spite of our cautioning men of receiving any reward or to stay away from Baltimore due award. to the slow shipping, more and The plaque is there though, for more men are streaming in here all to see as proof that there for ships. can be unity on the waterfront We can't stop them from com­ in legitimate beefs. ing, nor will we try to do so, When they gave us the award but unless you have a hatful of at our membership meeting two dough, and afe prepared to spend weeks ago they went on record quite some time on the beach, to support us in any battles we it' is still a good idea to stay may have on the economic front. where you are. When we hit a boom week and This is a far cry from the inter-union battling the shipown­ run short of men we will put ers would like to see, and bodes out a call—that day, however, go,od for the future of maritime is rather remote. NEXT OBJECTIVE? unionism. On the shipping front we Now that Isthmian is safely handled payoffs on seven shipi nestled in the SIU fold, the one less than last week—but on members here are asking what sign-ons we handled eight which the next organizing objective was double the previous week. will be. Well, I can't give them At the same time we handled a direct answer, but they can six vessels stopping off in tran­ rest assured that the organizing department is not snoozing. sit. It takes time to put an or­ SIMPLE WAY Of-the ships handled, we had ganizing drive into action and no cause to complain ^bout over­ it takes men to do the job. When work. They came in clean for the next target is announced, all the most part and those with Seafarers will hear of it, and I beefs had' everything ready for know the membership will re­ spond as it has in all former the Patrolmen. Being able to get right at the drives. Everyone knows now how im­ heart of a beef instead of spend­ ing an hour rounding up guys portant it is for us to continue to get the full story, makes for growing and the c^e sure way fast payoffs and quick beef set­ is to go out and bag these re­ maining unorganized companies. tlements. Shipping On The Rise In Port Of New York And Men With Ratings Are Ouitkly Plated By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Before plunging into the week's activities of this buzzing port, in behalf of the New York Branch and Head­ quarters piecards, I want to wish every member of the SIU a Merry Christmas and Best Wish­ es for the New Year. It is fast approaching the time for summing up the year of 1947; and when doing so garlands are more than due the member­ ship of the SIU. Someone else will cite the rec­ ord of the Union during the year; one of victories and ad­ vancement. But no matter how glowing the words are, the cred­ it goes to the men who make up the Union: the membership. • We can all be proud of what we have accomplished during the past year, and in the year com­ ing up I'm sure we will add more trophies to our growing list. SHIPPING CLIMBS Slowly but suf-ely, shipping is climbing to the level it held a couple of months ago when there were jobs for the asking. This week jobs were more abundant and rated Engine and Deck men had little trouble in taking ships; LSU Is Greatest Enemy Of Lakes Seamen Stewards Department bookmen also got out with little difficulty. I'm not stating that shipping is assuming boom proportions— it's far from that, but there are jobs enough around for the fel­ lows who "have cooled their heels on the cold New York beach for a week or two. During the past week we met several Isthmian ships and tank­ ers. The number of tankers hit­ ting this port has increased quite a bit and account for a good part of the men shipped. On the Isthmian ships, all of which paid off under the old set-up, the men were in good spirits. They had just sailed their last trip under Isthmian with­ out a full Union contract, and that's reason enough for rejoic­ ing. Next trip—as the old saying goes—will be different. In the payoff parade we had some fine ships. An Alcoa ship, the Charles Nordhoff, came in THINK TWICE Men piling off ships should bear this in mind and give it a second thought if there is a pos­ sibility of their changing their mind. If you give notice of piling off and your relief appears, pack your gear and hit the gangway. Tip of the week: Men paying off ships in New York should register for a ship and then ap­ ply for unemployment pay at 277 Canal Street. Even if you expect to be on the beach only three or four weeks, it will pay you to apply. No money is paid for the first week aftqr applying, but after that you are due $21 a week. This money is yours, having been deducted from your pay, and paid off without any diffi­ so go after it. culty. This is almost an unbe­ lievable occurrance on an Alcoa ship, but it happened. The crew had a good word for the Skipper and the rest of the officers topside. We have a lot of trouble with Alcoa but when By EINAR NORDAAS one of their ships has a good payoff, we are always ready to DULUTH — Shipping on the give credit where credit is due, Upper Lakes is now through for and in 'this case it is due to the the year with the last ship leav­ men and officers of the Nord­ ing this Port on December 10. hoff. No more ships are expected to ABs, 4 OS, 1 Cook and 6 Porters. are going to have to open their Among the ships laying up in eyes to this child of the ship­ CHICAGO — Considering that the Chicago area and nearby are owners, the LSU, or they will Great Lakes shipping is practic­ the Gilbert, Daniel McCool and have this phony outfit crammed ally over for the year, with a the Boardman. The Gilbert will down their throats whether they few hardy exceptions, shipping make her Winter quarters at 95th like it or not. has been fair for the past week. St. and the River; the Boardman Any time that the bosses and Shipped 3 Firemen, 3 Oilers, 4 at Muskegon; and the McCool at their stooges on the ships start Manitowoc. The SS Boardman pushing for any outfit, you can was a 1947 newcomer to the SIU be damn sure that it isn't in the as a result of winning the Huron interests of the crewmembers on election. the unorganized ships. That's Both the SS American and the why all the stooges were shout­ SS Michigan will wind up their ing for the LSU. Orders went By JAMES MANNERS season this week. Rumor still has out from the various companies it that the American will be that the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ JACKSONVILLE—Shipping is heading for the Coast where she trict must not win! still slow in this port, but every will do some fill-in work. As THREE SMOOTHIES It's up to the SIU members— indication is that there will be for the Michigan, she'll be mov­ who know the score — and the a real supswing in the near fu­ Two Waterman ships, the War­ ing again as soon as the ice is men sailing the Cleveland-Cliffs ture. rior and City of Alma, had good The Southwind, South Atlantic, over. ships under the LSU to let all payoffs as did the Janeway, Continuing operations during Lakes seamen know how dan­ is scheduled to hit here the first Smith and Johnson. of the week, and we will be the Winter will be the SS Do- gerous this Lake Sailors' Union The Janeway came in, paid off ville. She also pumps sand in able to get rid of most of the really is. and signed on immediately, so gang now on the beach. It's the Lake, and was another new­ It's time for all Lakes seamen we didn't see much of her. She comer to the SIU Great Lakes to realize that when you start about time, you can be certain. was in fine shape which ac­ organizing on the Lakes, you're counts for her ability to make In addition, we have the New District this year. LOOKING BACK ON '47 up against each individual com­ •a quick turnaround. London in the- shipyard here for Now that the 1947 season is pany, the LSU and the LCA. repairs. She will be around for We crewed up the Evangeline Together,. this is a powerful once more and saw her off on another week or so, but when practically over, SIU Great Lakes she is ready to sail there will members can sit down and re­ gang which will stop at nothing her southei'n rum run. She is view the SIU organizing pro­ to prevent the SIU Great Lakes in and out of this port more than be a few jobs on her. As a matter of fact, shipping gram on the Lakes this past sea­ District from organizing the the harbor tugs, but she never here should be picking up son. Great Lakes. We, in the SIU- gives us much trouble—so who We signed the best contracts AFL, have met tough competi­ ai'e we to complain. enough to be called good for the next few weeks, according to all on the Lakes, forced the Lake tion before and come out on top. On the other two score or Carriers Association to come With the cooperation of all SIU more ships in port this week, reports. The New Northland, Seaway through with an increase on members and union-minded men the Patrolmen ran into the usu­ Lines, sailed from here on De­ Sept. 1, and won some new ad­ on the Lakes, we'll whip these al beefs and problems, but like cember 8. There were a lot of ditions to the SIU. open shop advocates to a frazzle. men who know their business beefs on her, but we got them Sure, we ran into some tough Meanwhile, the members of the they disposed of everything all settled okay. opposition from the finky Taft- Chicago Branch extend to all thrown their way and the world We still have not been able Hartley Act, the powerful ship­ SIU Districts and affiliates with­ once more revolves on its axis. to get a balloting committee owners' union—the Lake Carriers in the AFL Maritime Trades De­ Speaking of beefs, there is one together in Jacksonville, but we Association and the so-called "In­ partment our warmest wishes which is causing considerable hope to have one going by the dependent" Lake Sailors' Union. for a Merry Christmas and a hardship to the membership due end of the week. Certainly, the Lakes seamen Happy New Year. to the thoughtlessness of a few By HERBERT JANSEN Jacksonville Expects Spurt I.. members. This is what usually happens: A fellow will come in saying he is quitting his ship so a re­ placement is dispatched, but when the replacement goes aboard, the man reconsiders and decides to make another trip. Once a man informs the de­ partment head of his desire tp quit and a replacement is or­ dered, he should pile off. The man coming aboard as a replace­ ment has probably been on the beach for a few weeks and is probably hard pressed for cab­ bage. Moreover, chances are that he has probably lost out on other jobs he could have taken in the meantime. Duiuth Shipping Ends For Season arrive until the opening of regu­ lar navigation once again in the Spring. Two ships are at the Knudsen Shipyard. They are the SS Cres­ cent City (Browning) and the SS Nettleton (Great Lakes). A few SIU members have been coming this way since laying up their ships .However, we don't know whether we'll have enough for a quorum to hold meetings or not. Our Duiuth area AFL Mari­ time Port Council is functioning quite smoothly now, and we are holding regular monthly meet­ ings. The next meeting is sched­ uled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, and will be held in the Port of Su­ perior, As for the weather, it's settling into a typical Minnesota winter with plenty of snow, ice, an^ sub-zei-o temperatures. That's how we breed men in this North country. Either you can take it, Bx'others, or you don't survive long! �Page Six fWE Miami Spends Very Hectic Week, Good Future Is Seen For Fort SEAFARERS LOG Friday) December 19< 1947 NIANTIC CREWMEN GETTING THEIR VITAMINS Members of the Deck Gang aboard the SS Niantic Viclory hold a bull session on deck (below) while they enjoy Ihe warming rays of the sun. In photo at left, crewmembers are seen celebrating Thanksgiving Day with a sum­ ptuous meal served up un­ sparingly by a crack Stewards Department. All hands were equally unsparing in their deep thanks to the ship's Chief Steward Hannegan, the Chief Cook and all the other mem­ bers of the galley gang. Photos were sent in by the SlU's San Francisco branch. MIAMI—After a hectic week the end of the lush spending of shipping, this port has slowed 'days, this place is it. Florida is a good barometer down somewhat and we are able for the rest of the country's to catch our breath long enough purse strings. The boys with to take stock of what took place. the dough to throw away hit Last week we had five ships this place every year, but the in, four of them at once. To one little guys in between who man­ of the ships v.'e dispatched a full aged to come to Florida during crew and several men to the the war years are not coming others. For a while things were this year. They've had their fling pretty muddled and confused in and can't afford it any more. This place may be a holiday the confined spaces in which we paradise, but it's no place for operate, 'but everyone cooperated a working stiff. The best thing and we got the jobs out of the for a seaman to do in this town way. is to grab a ship quick—a few Now we have two ships in days here will clean out any the Florida and the Winslow ordinary guy. Homer, Waterman. I found a fine bunch of men aboard the Homer who had put everything in order for my arrival. In no time at all everything was squared away. "As for the Florida, it is never any problem. The Florida men By C. SIMMONS have homesteaded this ship so TAMPA — In genei-al there at us and our ports, especially long that there never is any hasn't been too much going on Tampa and Miami. trouble that they can't handle. We do not think this is fair in this port, but we can report CAVALIER DUE since, as most of the Brothers that there have been quite a know, Tampa is largely a tran­ We have been awaiting the few coast-wise jobs in and out, sit port and the collections arrival of the Cavalier, Wilkerand a few ships on foreign runs. ai-e accordingly small. For this son Steamship company, for a reason, Tampa has been running We had the SS John Bai'ton, long time and have now been in the red for quite a spell. assured that she will be here Waterman, but she only needed Miami has been going better in a few days. one replacement. We shipped recently, and we should all give Yesterday I spoke to the En­ our thanks to the Miami Agent gine Delegate who had flown in Brother Buddy Bass on her as for the job he has been doing in from Central America. He told |Oiler. that high price port. In the me that she definitely will be in; ^e also had the George Pren- near future, we hope to be able the first of the week. tiss, another Waterman, loading to help ourselves out in both He also told me that this ship rock for Japan. Naturally, she Miami and Tampa. makes thirty knots. I didn't be-1 was on foreign articles and there lieve my ears the first time he was a little trouble on her. said it, but after he repeated The Prentiss was already to it a few times I got the fact sail Thanksgiving Day at dawn, through my head. |l was called out at five in the By FRED J. FARNEN condition and require plenty of ently thought that his refusal to Thirty knots is a fast baby, morning by the Port Captain and improvements. pay this money was the final She must make real time; no the Shipping Commissioner, DETROIT — During the past Costs of the improvements and w'ord. wonder the delegate had to fly They wanted me to replace week, we have met with «the modernization of the D&C ships However, the SIU member did here to beat her. three Cooks and two Firemen D&C management on three dif­ should have been spread over a not take this lying down, and When she arrives she will take' who had gotten gassed up and period of many years. Now, at immediately reported this beef general cargo to the islands and walked off at sailing time. We ferent occasions. So'far, nothing a time when this company is in to the Buffalo agent. will carry bananas on her return, j got the new men, but we had to has resulted from these meetings poor condition due to the short­ Agent Alex McLean took up With her speed she should hit hold the ship until three o'clock other than that the company is sightedness of the former own­ the matter with the U. S. At­ this port every two weeks once in the afternoon. making it's usual plea of poverty ers,'the SIU members who sail torney stationed at Buffalo, and she hits schedule. .) HAPPENS TOO OFTEN as an excuse for not wishing to these ships are being asked to Captain Thorpe was served with When this company puts into. meet the union's demands. take it on the chin. a subpoena to appear at the U. S. operation the rest of the ships Other than the three men who This particular company, the If they expect to operate dur­ Attorney's office to explain why contracted for, this port will be fouled up the sailing, the PrenD&C Navigation Company, seems ing the 1948 sailing season, the the law was not complied with. a busy place just handling Wil- tiss crew was 100 percent okay. FULL PROTECTION However, this sort of thing has to think that they exist in a D&C management must realize kerson ships. vacuum. By that, we mean they that they will have to pay wages Chiseling operators 'and Skip­ It's hard to believe that Christ- -happened on other ships and desire special consideration and and provide conditions equal to pers should realize that it does mas is just around the corner.' happened too often. Somespecial treatment despite the that of other SIU contracted 'not pay to try and break either riere the warm weather makes ^^^"6 ought to be done and is fact that they are engaged in a ships. the law or an SIU contract be­ ' going to be done to keep it from highly competitive business. We As far as we are_ concerned, cause SIU members are fully —^ „ T) i happening in the future, especialbelieve that the new President no special consideration which protected at all times by com­ JINSLP BELLES' ly on ships on foreign articles. and General Manager, Mr. will reflect itself in smaller pay petent Union representation. ^ Another ship we had was the George Kolowich, is endeavoring checks for D&C employees <?an A couple of other beefs with Gateway City, also a Waterman Q&C on a paying basis, be given to this particular ope­ this same operator- (Browning vessel on foreign articles. She „ ^ OTTT x T i rator. D&C, like other Great Steamship Company) regarding had a hell of a lot of trouble Lakes operators, must meet the transportation are still pending, aboard her through the fault of and we expect to make the same the Skipper, an old "Captain with Mr. Kolowich in an ef- going scale on the Great Lakes. speedy settlement of these griev­ x"^"uV' fort to put D&C back on its feet Bligh' who has given us trouble ^ . „ , , , . .^ TRANSPORTATION BEEFS ances, too. financially, but we do not inbefore. Whenever a Great Lakes sea­ „ , , tend to sacrifice the rights, of our Recently, 'we have been con­ But through the cooperation members in so doing, fronted with several beefs from man carries an SIU book, he is of the crew, articles were broken protected - against any Members of the SlU-who sail­ the Browning ships, that SIU fully and men were replaced. That members have been paid off chiseling like the above. An ed on the five D&C ships have the end of the trouble. it seem more like the Fourth was _ , „ , . fo pay the same high prices as these vessels without the inclu­ SIU book is your insurance pol­ of July. We haven't even had Two of our Brothers who ^ther workers today. Just Be- sion of transportation costs due icy for job protection, job secur­ a cool day to break the monot­ dropped in to see us the other oau.se this part.ionlar oompany them. ity, and Union representation on day were Don Hall, the whip- has been unfortunate enough to ony of the heat. all legitimate beefs. Definitely, this is against the cracking Bosun, and Bill Hall, remain in the hands of the Mclaw, and Browning repi-esentaTOURISTS SCARCE the head Pearl Diver. Right, Lilians for five generations is tives must be made to realize The outlook for a good tourist now we have quite a few men reason why SIU members that transportation for seamen season is not too good. Last year beach, mostly oldtimers should be penalized. who are being paid off must be there were ten times the number to ship, paid according to the SIU con­ LARGE DIVIDENDS of tourists in town as there are tract with this company as well HOPES FUTURE BRIGHT now. Money is scarce in this For many years this company as the law. The easiest thing for anybody has paid large dividends. They town; but prices continue to be The latest of these transporta­ to do in Tampa, however, is to have taken all of the benefits, terrific. tion beefs developed last week Even the racetrack at Gulf- enjoy the sunshine and hope for and put very little back into aboard the SS Hewitt at Buffalo. stream is feeling the pinch; the the best. the operation and improvement An SIU member who paid off We have noticed here in the of their ships. As a result of this this ship before laying-wp w-as owners claim they're dropping Gulf that some of our northern milking over a long period of refused his transportation homo 50 grand a day. If there is any indication of Brothers have been taking blasts time, the D&C ships are in poor by Captain Thoipe, who appar- Port Tampa Has Mainly Transits But Florida Weather Is Perfect No Pact Changes At Expense Of Seamen �THE Friddy. December 19, 1947 Norfolk Seamen Stay At Home For Hoiliiays SEAFARERS LOG San Juan Branch Has Trouble With Island Marine Hospital Stick To It Every log slapped against By SAL COLLS crewmember for missing or leav­ SAN JUAN—We have had so j replace him to top and lower ing the gangway watch is many odd things happening these booms, and so on. contract violation by the Union At the" same time, the Bull We can't very well press com­ past few days that we don't pany violations of the contract know exactly where to start or company and its stooges would what to tell you. Perhaps the have the satisfaction of setting if we, too, are guilty. most important story is that the a precedent that would take If someone with a legitimate Bull Line seems to want to run away some of the hard-won gripe gets a quick shuffle by the San Juaq Marine Hospital. rights of seamen. the company, he may find the And the hospital itself is another In addition, the company blame lies in the fact a fellow important .story. would set a precedent of telMng crewmember decided to knock One of our Union Brothers the staff of the Marine Hospital off his gangway watch for a few where to get off and how to -do from the SS Beatrice, a Bull hands of poker. c ship, fractured a finger. He went their work. This matter has been the topic to the Marine Hospital. When DOC A CALAMITY of considerable shipboard com­ he returned to his ship. Dr. ment and in eveiy case the men This would come on top of the Springer's .slip stated that he agree that a man who leaves fact that we have been getting was to remain ashore for a pe­ the gangway is as guilty as very little cooperation from this riod of four weeks during which man who leaves the wheel, look­ calamity named Dr. Springer time his finger was to be kept out or the fireroom without be­ they have at the hospital and in a cast. ing properly relieved. his stooges. We have had noth­ So far so good, but it seems ing but complaints lately from This beef came up recently that the Chief Mate of the Bea­ this so-called Marine Hospital. here aboard a ship from New trice was determined to live up Most of the patients call it the York in transit to the Far East. The crew, however, had a stop­ to a reputation which was strict­ "Springer Concentration Camp." per. When they found they had ly N.G. I have been down there cjliite As soon as he saw this letter a few times and I am inclined a gangway watch with the urge to travel, they called a special from Springer, he blew his cork to agree with what the boys say. meeting for the Deck Depart­ He tried to accuse the injured The doctor has gone so far as to NEW ORLEANS — One of the contract provisions our negotiat­ ing committee fought for and NORFOLK — Santa Glaus has won is that which reads: "In knocked the socks off the Union port when sea watches are bro­ business in this port. ken, a gangway watch shall be Mamma has been telling Papa, maintained at all times. A sailor "Darling, don't ship out 'til a'f- shall be assigned to maintain ter Christmas." Papa, ever on the this watch ..." alert for an opportunity to toast During negotiations the com­ his toes at the family fireside, is panies opposed the inclusion of happy to get Mama's sanction. this clause, but the Union stuck Not many-members are-worry­ to its guns and it was finally ing about the situation. However, written in. The committee felt in the last week, Jimmie Bullock, it had done a good thing here Norfolk Dispatcher, pried himself as it provided extra work and loose from home berth 124. More­ pay for the deck department. over, there is quite a bit of ac­ Now the shoe is on the other tivity around here although we foot. The companies are insist­ had no'payoffs last week. ing that the crews live up tc BLACK DIAMONDS APLENTY this clause; but, for unknown Several ships which had been reasons, men ajaoard some of lying around unassigned, waiting the ships are not abiding by the for Congress to make up its agreement. mind what to do about Europe, During the past few weeks slipped their rusty moorings, ships have arrived in port with loaded coal and sailed. , logs against men for leaving the Since there are several thous­ gangway without being properly and cars of coal sitting on rail­ relieved. ment and warned the itchy foot­ road sidings in this area, we ex­ It is understandable when a ed . brother. pect more activity of the same man leaves for a few minutes to Too, they told him if he was kind next week. We also look get a cup of coffee or a smoke, guilty of leaving his watch for two Bernstein ships and one but the majority of the logs have again, he would be taken off Waterman ship to arrive here for been levied against men who gangway watches for the remain­ have been caught in the messpayoffs; der of the voyage. The Robin Kirk, a baby flat­ room playing cards or in their The crew's fast action on -what top converted in a Norfolk yard foc'sles grabbing forty. could have become a thorny beef into a. fine freight and passenger In several cases we have man­ is • commendable. This ship is vessel for the South African aged to have the logs lifted and now enroute to the Far East, and run, is having her shakedown the offender let off with a warn­ I'm sure that when she hits the ing. cruise this weekend. States again this beef will not If this beef continues to arise If accepted, she will calh a come up at the payoff. crew Monday. A good many we are going to finjJ ourselves' on the short end of the stick. Johnny Johnston Brothers are waiting for her. By BEN REES Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair Well, Brothers—suffering Bro­ By G. W. (BILL) CHAMPLIN ther Bosuns—what do you .think the lifeboats until "we got to of the idea of this column? The sea and have time." This was LOG is looking' for additional contributions from the wealth of just before V-E Day. What he wanted us to do in­ your practical experience. stead was turn to on long-splic­ I know a lot of you can tell ing a wire spring-line that had" some rare yarns. parted ten feet from the eye! I quit and called for a Patrol­ About that schoolboy Mate I mentioned last week, the one man. The latter called the Coast who wanted to lash a seaman's Guard. It shouldn't be any sur­ ankles together so he could climb prise to hear that the schoolboy a topmast: Finally there came Mate was thrown off pronto and the day in a U.S. port when he that sailing was delayed until wanted to discontinue fixing up the lifeboats were okayed. Shipping Boom Hits Port Mobile, Seafarers With Ratings Needed By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Shipping here real­ ly is booming now and we have them going out of here to al­ most any place a man could want to go. In fact, at present our main trouble is a shortage of qualified men, especially ABs and Oilers. We have plenty of unrated men, but' there just aren't enough rated men right now. If the expected relief cargoes ever start rolling. Mobile is go­ ing to be one of the busiest ports in the country, mark my words —so all you rated men who want to ship before Christmas come on down and see us. The Patrolmen report that last week was a busy one with six liaybffs and eight sign-ons. For­ tunately, most of the payoffs were very clean. » Page Seveu We had an Isthmian scow in here this week with the usual old story of scratched-out over­ time. However, we straightened things up as much as we could, and shipped a real SIU crew on her. When she gets back from the new trip it will be a different matVr, because the new crew is working under the new contract. Brother Morris Weisberger of the SUP was in town for a day and gave the SUP members here a chance to cast their ballots. We hope Brother Weisberger will be able to get down this way again in the near future as we really enjoyed his visit. I There are only a.few of the boys in the hospital in Mobile, and since they are all scheduled to get out in a day or two we won't bother to list their names. I think one of the funniest boners ever pulled on me was on a "Victory ship on which, as most of you know, the lifeboats use the gravity davit. Well, we were on the home stretch from the South and East African coasts with the old girl freshly painted. We were clean­ ing up odds and ends of work including stencilling. I was sitting in my cabin mak­ ing up stencils for the boys and having a bad time of it, because I was short of letters and had to do most of the work in bunches. At the moment, I was making up small ones, possibly one-inch ones or thereabout. I called to one of the acting ABs and said: "Son, take this foot-rule and let me knolv how high those life­ boat letters are: the for'ard. and of No. 1 boat has the cover un­ laced." "How do I get at it?" .he ask­ ed. "Go on the cabin deck," I told him, "step across onto the boat and reach down." "I'M SORRY" About half an hour later he came back. "Bosun," he said, "I'm sorry I took so long, but I had to get a heaving line." "What for?" "To measure with. The rule wasn't long enough." , "What?" I yelled. , "Bosun," the lad said, "I mea­ sured those letters all right. They're 14 feet above the boat deck." And they wonder why Bos­ uns' hair gets gray. damned near pick guys up out of bed and throw them out of the hospital. I have also heard that he has called a lot of men names which the law prohibits from diction­ aries. All in all, some of the pa­ tients refer to him as "Heil" Springer. If any institution is to be in­ vestigated by the Commissioner of Marine Hospitals, this hospi­ tal in Puerto Rico certainly ought to have lop preference. (Ed. note: As the first step of e.ji investigation of condi­ Brother of attempting to fake tions at the San Juan Marine sickness in order to get a day Hospital, Union Headquarters or two off. has written a letter to the Surgeon General of the United "LIGHT DUTY" States Public Health Service Next, the Mate took the doc­ in Washington.) tor's statement to the Beatrice's -< Captain. Between them, they de­ ¥' cided to send the Pui-ser over to the Hospital to get a new slip stating that the man with the Check the slop chest be­ broken finger might stay on the fore your boat sails. Make ship to perform only light duties. sure that the slop chest con­ Now a man assigned to "light tains an adequate supply of duties" would impose a hardship all the things you are liable on his fellow crewmembers be­ to need. If it doesn't, call the cause somebody would always Union Hall immediately. ha've to stand his wheel watches, Check It - But Good New York Revises Shipping Hours By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK — Shipping has turned out to be quite good these last few weeks, probably due in part to the holidays. Outports, too, have been callings us for men, so the general shipping upswing seems to have hit the nearby ports. With the good shipping, book­ men are beginning to pass up jobs on the board, and ha'v'e made it necessary for us to issue permits. A little more cooperation from the bookmen in this matter will save trouble later if and when the story becomes too many men for too few jobs. Brother Slug- Seikmann has been helping out in the Dispatch­ ing Department during the ill­ ness of Benny Gonzales. Benny has had a tough siege of pneu­ monia but seems to be well over the hump now. He'll rest up a few weeks and then will be back at his post as good as new. We've made another change in the shipping hours. The 2nd floor shipping deck is now open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily and Saturday until 12 Noon. No 2nd deck business on Sundays and Holidaj's. LATER HOURS ! The 3rd deck, however, will be open frorn 5 P.M. to 11 P.M. daily and Saturday f.-om 12 Nobn to 6 P.M. On Sundays and Holi­ days the 3rd deck will be open from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. There the boys will be able to read, write letters and en­ joy the television set while wait­ ing for emergency shipping calls. Most men sailing Cities Service have probably heard from the organizers that another election will be held soon. This means sticking to these ships a little longer to see the battle through to the end. Men anxious to lend a hand in bagging this outfit can do so by contacting the organizers in any port. If you land a job, stick to it until the certification has been made. Cities Service is close to be­ coming SIU; just a little more effort on the part of all hands should do it. �^•%-'. THE Page Eight SEAFARERS Galveston Shipping Takes Jump; f'oit Is Host To Three Payoffs LOG Friday, December 19. 1947 Good Shipping For Rated Meii In Philadelphia By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—The old ship­ red on the Westervelt, where the ping barometer swung around Mate had the gangway watch By E. B. TILLEY from cloudy weather to fair dur­ riding herd on a stowaway in­ PHILADELPHIA — This is my ing the past week, when three stead of watching the gangway. ships came in for payoffs. The work involved amounted first report since relieving Wil­ The Legion Victory, Isthmian; to 180 hours of overtime all of liam E. Higgs as Port Agent of ; Nathaniel Currier, Waterman; which was collected. IS MARRIAGE NECESSARY, by store job and Duke, a paid es­ the City of Brotherly Love. At and the James J. Westervelt, YOICKS! YOICKS! George A. Bartlett. Pelican cort, swaps his dinner jacket this time, I'd like to state that Mississippi, terminated trips here Books, 179 pages. 35 cents. for mechanic's overalls. shipping still remains good here and in Houston. Immediately the The local boys who have been The trials of this new strange and that, from reports I've heard The author, who as a Reno Currier took on a new crew and seafaring into the hinterland for life of living together for love from various steamship compan­ prepared to head out for another wild game have been grounded judge granted thousands of di­ vorces and performed almost as proves to be most difficult at ies, it will remain good for a for the past week due to rain. • trip. many marriages, believes the first, but in the end they find While she was here we hand­ Our supply of jerked venision few days to come—but not for storybook happiness. led beefs pertaining to shipboard and bird is getting mighty low, house of matrimony is an instieverybody. X X % duties. The air was much clearer but if the weatherman is right, tution worth preserving. YOUNG LONIGAN. by James A tip to rated men, ABs Fire­ But Judge Bartlett has reser­ after we showed the Engineers things should be better as he Farrell. 186 p^ges. Penguin. men and Oilers: This is a good vations. "... any old institution that Oilers standing throttle pi-edicted fair and cold weather. - 25 cents. spot to head for if you're in a that is governed by a narrow, watch, and the Mate that nonMaybe Til oil up the old foul­ The first novel in James Far- slow shipping port. routine duties on deck while ing piece and stalk a bird or two hidebound, inelastic limitation relTs trilogy tracing the tragic is not healthy," he points out. standing gangway watches, were Also a tip to OS: This is a life of Studs Lonigan in Chica­ if the huntsmen come back with Anything that is wrong should . taboo without the payment of good port to stay away from, we go's Irish slum. From the end of empty bags — I'm beginning to not be compelled to remain ' overtime. have plenty of OS around. his formal education in gram cultivate a taste for game. permanent, the judge says, and Another similar matter occurmer school through his experi­ Another tip to the wise: In Organizing work is pretty divorce is one way of righting ences exploring life with a local case you decide to come to Phil-, much at a standstill here for the a wrong.. gang, the author develops the adeiphia, don't forget your top­ simple reason that no unorgan­ Bartlett's treatment of the sub­ character of Lonigan with the coat. We've had snow and ice ized ships of the fleets we are ject that has been a storm cen­ strength and realism which made on the ground for three days working in are in port. ter of controversy ever since him one of the outstanding writ­ this past week. This won't last long, however, Adam took a bite out of Eve's ers of the '30s. We had several payoffs during as these ships hit this area apple makes this book thoughtFarrell, in this his first suc­ the week, with all beefs being By JOHN MOGAN pretty regularly and, in all like­ rovoking reading, regardless of cessful novel, convincingly makes settled to the satisfaction of the BOSTON—Shipping and busi­ lihood ,a swarm of them will hit what side you take. Studs a prototype in an environ­ crews. We will try to keep the ^ % X> ness in this area might weU be port all at once. ment which breeds bigots and payoffs that way—to the satis­ With Christmas just around THE ABORTIVE HUSSY, bj criminals. shown on a graph showing the faction of everybody. James Woodford. 191 pages. vagaries of the Russian ruble. the corner, the gashounds have XXX Avon, 25 cents. One week it reaches a high point become scarce. Not that they're BAGGAGE RE-STOWED SHORT STORIES, by Thomas where it is necessary to send to laying off for the holidays, it's The story of two "profession­ Wolfe. 158 pages. Penguin. 25 We have made different aiv New York for men, thus giving just that the local law enforce­ als" who give up their plush cenfs. rangements in our baggage room. the boys in the Gotham area the ment boys are doing their shop­ parasitic trade of consorting with A collection of some of the It j?as been moved to the second impression that things must be ping early and seem to be con­ fuddy-duddy business men and best short stories by the wellfloor, the same floor on which centrating on the gashounds. pretty good up here. frustrated old women to live to­ known author of "Look Home­ the Dispatcher has been operat­ If you want to enjoy Christ­ gether and heal the wounds of ward, Angel" and "You -Can't ing. Then, by the time they ar­ rive here for a look-see, there is mas, be on your good behavior their' past. Go Home Again." Among them Incidentally, there is a lot of Virginia, a southern gal who is "Only The Dead Know Brook­ nothing in the harbor and no in this port—Santa Claus finds it unmarked gear here which we V immediate prospects of anything kinda rough in squeezing made good on Park Avenue, lyn," a masterpiece in Brookwish the owners please would abandons her mink for a book- lynese dialect. arriving. And so it is right now through those bars. claim. In the future, in this port, —very quiet. Sometimes called the Prose all baggage checked will bear Poet, Wolfe was a master of In the beef department, there the name, book number and description and- often in his was only the SS Yamhill (Amhome address of the member on books took a chapter to describe pac). This one, which recently the check. a single person. Taken in small­ ; paid off after a long trip, arrived If the gear is not called foxer doses, as in this book, he does in pretty tough shape. in 60 days, it will be shipped not become boring and is easily The gang that paid off left a By CHARLIE STARLING COD by Railway Express to the digestable. •sizeable repair list behind, and address on the check. to five. We also have one set SAVANNAH — Things have XXX it was a case of giving constant This is to prevent baggage RELIGION AND THE RISE OF attention to the many beefs iri tarted rolling here at' last, and up for Savannah. from being kept so long that it CAPITALISM, by R. H. TawIt sure looks as if we will be • order to get the ship straighten­ we all hope it stays that way. piles up and uses too much of ney, 235 pages. Penguin Books. going out of town for a good ed out. Everything is shaping up We have learned that we will what small space we have. 35 cents. many men. If any of you want • well now, and chances are the This reprint of a searching That about winds things up Yamhill should be leaving here .ave two more payoffs in Charle­ to save yourselves some money study first published 20 years for this week, except to say that by getting out before Christmas, ston this month than we ex­ coastwise within a day or two. ago is especially timely. Highly Bill Brown and I wish aU the pected. One wiU be December hurry on down Savannah way. readable despite the formidable mem'oers a Merry Christmas and COOPERATIVE CREW 26, the other on or about Decem­ TO AND FRO title, it probes the historical a Happy New Year. On the other hand, the SS ber 30. We had a rush something like background of what many be­ Arickaree (Pacific Tankers) paid These will bring the total pay­ this in Charleston the first of lieve is a basic problem of the : off in Mellville, R. I., in excel­ offs in Charleston in the immed*modern age, ,the alpiost com­ lent style. The gang was very ate future to four, and perhaps the year and, as a consequence plete break between Man's ec­ we were over there nearly every cooperative and left their quar­ onomic life and • what for wanf day for three weeks. ters in apple-pie order, besides of a better word is called his At the same time, the Moran spiritual life. giving Patrolman Sweeney ex­ tugs were tied up, . one- in Charcellent assistance with the OT Tawney, an a . — economist and The sale of all remaining disputes. leston and one in Savannah, member of the British Labor available Government tankers Every member making a Moreover, during one of those Party since 1906, finds that with-has been authorized by the U.S. This crew collected - a $58.00 donation to the Union for three weeks, we paid off five donation, and after a short meet­ the rise of the conception that Maritime Commission, in line ships in Charleston and signed success is to be measured by with the agency's program for any purpose should receive ing, voted to donate $15.00 of it ,on seven up there. to the LOG and to divide the material and monetary gain putting all seaworthy*" fuel car­ an official receipt bearing Sure hope the next Quarterly remainder among the patients at alone life has lost all moral riers into' operation. the amount of the contribu­ Finance Committee - will realize focus. He is not particulai'ly the Brighton Marine Hospital for It. was announced that 464 tion ^d the purpose for that we do have a rush in Char-! concerned with theology but tankers have already been sold Christmas. which it was made. leston and — sometimes •; —J that we '^•vvith 'the disappearance of any of which 390 were T-2 type ves­ Together with the funds pres­ are 120 miles from Charleston. moral basis for life de.spite Man's sels. ently on hand and the donation If a Union official to whom Of course, we ought to point incredible technical progress. voted by the Union, our boys contribution is given does Of these, 140 tankers were -in the Brighton Marine Hospital out that we now have things ar­ not make out a receipt for sold to purchasers who were not and all other Marine hospitals ranged so that we almost never the money, the matter should citizens of the United States. should be assured of a brighter have to go there to sign on a immediately be referred to Of those sold to citizens of,this Christmas. ship, but only for payoffs which J. P. Shuler. Secretary-Trea­ country, 186 T-2's, 71 will be Talking about Christmas—since are "musts." surer. SIU. 51 Beaver Street, transferred to Panamanian reg­ this will be the last article of It has been raining here for New York 4. N.Y. istry. -mine to appear before the holi­ the last three weeks and I think 'In advising the SecretaryThe rest, mostly Liberty-type, day season is upon us, I would most of the boys would like to Treasurer of such transac­ were sold to U.S. citizens forlike to take this opporuntiy, on have some snow for a change. tions. members should state service under the American flag. behalf of the Boston staff and Anyway, I would. the name of the official and myself, to wish all the members All the Brothers here take Out of the 186 T-2's spld jtq" the port where the money everywhere a Merry Christmas this opportunity to wish all of American operators, "77 haye airwas tendered. oand a New Year for good ship­ you everywhere a Merry Christ­ ready been delivered. Delivery; ping and prosperity for all. mas and a Happy New Year. on the others is expected soon'. ' ' Boston Returns To Slow Days Savannah Calls For Seamen As Shipping Takes Upward Turn US To Sell All Lald-Up Tankers Get A Receipt I �THE SEAFARERS Friday* December 19* 1947 LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ISTHMIAN SEAFARERS I "3^ ¥#;:• •'::;•!•- ;ii -:• • '• Wgi?;v Log Available In Bound Volumes Seafarers who wish to keep a chronological record -of Union activities can do so very easily. There are avail­ able a number of bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG at nominal cost, and are to be disposed of on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prices, which tover costs to the Union, are $2.00 for the January-April 1946 edi­ tion; $2.50 for the May-De­ cember 1948 volume and $2.50 for the January-June 1947 edition. Bindings are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All those who want to set up a permanent file with a minimum .of effort should act promptly. Orders for any of all of the available edi­ tions should be sent to the Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Checks or money orders for amount of order should be made out to the Seafarers International Union. Enclose address to which volumes are to be sent and they will be mailed pre-paid immediately. These bound editions may also be purchased directly at the 4th floor, baggage room, of the New York Hall. Make sure you get your copies by acting now. SS Gervais Completes Rough Trip To Persian Gulf; Was Out 8 Months The SS Gervais, Pacific Tankers, took eight months ant] 20 (days to get from New York to Melville, R. I.— by way of the 'Persian Gulf, Japan and Antwerp. More­ over, the whole experience was 'one of the roughest trips any of us ever made," according to John Dugina, AB and planning. The ship was supposed Deck Delegate, who has gone to be stored for six to nine home to Pittsburgh to recover. months but rah out of meat in All beefs that could be settled about four. At various times the were squared to the satisfaction ship was out of eggs, flour, sug­ of the crew by Boston Patrol­ ar, and salt, not to mention the From way out in Bombay, India, came this photo of crewman James Sweeney when the above-noted cigarettes. In the members chewing up aboard the SS Steel Inventor. Sorry, ship hit Melville, December 4, latter connection, Dugina says identification did not accompany picture. , but there were some beefs that the slopchest was short of a were beyond squaring. It was number of items on different oc­ just too late. Nevertheless, the casions including razor blades payoff was very clean, Dugina and working gear. reports. NO CAMEL STEAK There wasn't much a Patrol­ The Captain picked up stores man could do in Rhode Island at one time or another in Port about the bum chow the boys Said, Japan and Antwerp. But For the second time within four days, tragedy was had to eat in the Persian Gulf apparently Australian and Bri­ when the ship ran out of im­ tish tinned sausage and similar felt aboard the SS Cornelia when a pilot boat approach­ portant stores. Or the lack of ing the vessel capsized in heavy seas causing two of the cigarettes. Or the heat. Or the HAH-SO - ME three occupants to lose their* Z .-c • , : 7I three-and-a-half months, without mu • u 1 a- lered artificial respiration to the tiO SMOKt'MEUCAN/ ME/.FEAIPEL, lives. The mishap occurred off i , , , , , . , shore leave. ClSAREttE/J ! riO! Cuba Dec 1 hours before hope DlPJA SEE A Ho! SAriiS.kof ' • • of reviving him was abandoned. CAMEL'ROOMP POINT TO POINT TbsrcWDS MAVSE f MERE? Crewmembers of the Cornelia The surviving member of the Follow the route of the Ger­ rescued the sole survivor from pilot's crew was reported in vais and you'll get an idea of the treacherous waters, along good condition despite his harwhy the trip was "tough. She with the small boat's 71-year-old rowing experience. Neither he left New York in March and pilot, who succumbed despite the nor the dead men were identiwent down to Curacao where determined efforts of Deck Dele- fjecj she picked up some oil. She took gate Albert Ulrich to revive him. Last week, the LOG reported that load to Vado on the Italian The other casualty, whose body the death aboard the Cornelia coast near Genoa. was not recovered from the sea, of Seafarer Frank Jaskolski. He Then she went out through the was the pilot's son. j suffered a fat«l heart attack two Suez Canal to Bahrein Island, Seafarer Ulrich, forrfier life- and a half hours after he fell and* to Kuwait in the Persian meats are not up to the Ameri­ guard in Philadelphia, adminis- through a hatch. ulf and back to Haifa in Pale­ can standard — or at least the stine; and after that back to the crew didn't think so. Some weeks Gulf to Abadan, and then to were "very trying," Dugina ex­ plains. He thinks that the Arabs The growing feeling for a Italj^ again; still on the shuttle, around Port Said and Aden hid change in the shipping rules to she went back to Abadan, then their Camels in fear that some­ stop shipboard promotions, gain­ hit Aden where the boys had body would butcher a few for ed further support when the crew the last.shore leave on July 26 steaks and roast prime ribs. Af­ John Bunker, former Seafarer of their trip, especially sur­ of the Alcoa Polaris approved until the Gervais hit Antwerp on ter Antwerp things were better, and member of the LOG staff, vivors of the Troubador or unanimously a motion to, revise November 4. In between, those however, all the way to Melville dates, she hit Bahrein Island who is working on a book de­ Iron Clad. the rules. again, Kuwait again, Haifa again, —via Aruba. picting the American merchant The men of the Polaris made 2. The early period of the A couple of times the Captain seamen's contribution in World war when the ships sailed their sentiments known at a Raslanura and steamed all the picked up British cigarettes — War II, will be in New York for alone is important, too. How shipboard meeting held at sea. waj'' out and around to Yokosuka, and they sold at 40 cents a pack a month beginning Jan. 5 to about the boys from the Bien­ In the minutes, the motion was Japan, and came back to. Bah­ aboard ship. Other supplies, not­ rein once moi-e. gather material. ville. Coast Farmer and others? recorded as: "The crew of the ably razor blades and working When the boys went ashore at Brother Bunker will be on Write plenty, boys—the more Alcoa Polaris goes on record in gear were acquired from passing support of a change in shipping Antwerp they didn't waste any leave of absence from his job the better. American ships. rules to end shipboard promo­ time getting the feel of dry land as shipping news reporter in On one of the trips into the 4. The Malta convoys. Only tions and calls for the filling of again, Dugina says, and adds Boston for the Christian Science a iovf ships made it, but some Persian Gulf, the boys did get all vacancies through the Union that a little steam was blown off Monitor. shore leave. They got about three SIU lads were among them Hall." in the process. hours one night in Abadan which He is especially interested in and I'd like to have their Following lengthy discTUssion PRICES HIGH meant a few sour beers and a getting help from SIU men who stories of the trips. in which various crewmembers Antwerp is one town where bad show at the British sea­ sailed during the war and is As Brother Bunker has point­ pointed out the abuses of the you can get most anything you men's club. anxious to speak to all brothers ed out, the job. done by the sea­ present set-up, the crew voted want, he attests. He saw U. S. whose experiences would be^ men has not yet been properly in its favor without dissent. THAT PANAMA FLAG' automobiles, refrigerators, wash­ helpful. The action by the Polaris crew ing machines and other prod­ presented to the public in spite One thing that disturbed the Bunker outlined the material of the fact that "it's a really follows a growing stream of let­ ucts in abundance, but reports Gervais crew was the sight of ters urging revision of the ship­ that prices were a bit above so many former American tank­ he is interested in as follows: great yarn." ping rules. Of the letters on the U. S. prices. However, he is a ers sailing around under foreign 1. I would like to hear from The story should be told and subject, stimulated~^y Paul Hall bit surprised by the way prices flags. Just to show what this* any men who made long voy­ all Seafarers who can help in in Clearing the Deck several at home ha\fe risen since the situation means to American sear ages in ships' boats, such as telling it should pass along their weeks ago, none of them has Gervais sailed out last March. men, Dugina cites one flying the the survivors of the James stories to Bunker. Brothers who been in favor of retaining the Most of the beefs on the Ger­ Panama flag and carrying an Denver, Star of Scotland. Pru- wish to submit material can send present ruling. vais focussed on the food,, the Italian crew. According" to the sa, Robin Moor and others. I it to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bea­ Following its actibn in ^e lack of cigarettes, the bucko tac­ scuttlebutt, the Captain was am interested in as much of ver St* New York 4, N. Y. matter of shipboard promotions, tics of the Master and the Chief drawing a measly $150 a month. their experiences as they cein Or if they prefer, they can the meeting turned to education Mate, the lack of shore leave and "What the crew was being paid give. see Bunker in New York any­ under which , delegates gave the the heat. The overtime situation is anybody's guess. 2. The "road to Russia in time after Jan. 5. Those inter­ members present a full picture was not too bad, and the Master, Dugina thinks that for these 1941-42-43." If there are any ested can leave- their names and of the Union's structure, SIU if not the Mate, softened up con­ long tanker trips there ought'to SIU men who sailed in the where they can be reached at constitution and history of the siderably on the way home. be some pretty careful checks famous Fourth of .July convoy the LOG office, where the in­ SIU and SUP. The minutes re­ Principal beef concerned the made of ships' stores and slopof 1942, I'd like to hear from formation will be turned over to port that all hands participated food, and Dugina points out that chests. The Persian Gulf is a and all questions were answered. this must have been due to bad tough spot to run short. them, with all the incidents Brother Bunker. 2 Lives Lost As Pilot Boat Capsizes Near SS Cornelia Bunker Seeks Members' Aid For Story Of Ships In War Polaris Men Back Move To Change Promotion Rule �Page Ten THE SEAFAHERS LOG Friday, December 19, 1947 SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief i •/> CAPE CORWIN, Oct. 24 — , Chairman Malcolm M. Cross; (Secreiary not given). Tripcarders. voted to retain their tripI caifas. Steward recommended • tha^t New Orleans Agent instruct every ship to hold meeting at beginning of voyage to acquaint eafii member of Stewards De­ partment with his job. Motion carried that Ship's Delegate con­ tact all tripcard men who have not acted in a way becoming to , a -Union man and get them , squared away. Motion carried to leave ship in a clean and order­ BULL RUN, Sept. 28—Chair ly condition and instruct tripman Burns; Secretary Campbell car/l men to do likewise. Delegates spoke on efforts to S* ^ ^ make ship an SIU vessel and LAHAINA VICTORY, Sept. 21 lectures were' delivered on the —(Chairman and Secretary not Union and explanations were given.) Delegates reported no made as to the contract's pro­ beefs. New Business: Recom­ visions. New Business: Suggestec mendation signed approving the stiff fine for anyone caught smok­ Chief Steward for his position, ing on deck. Good and Welfare and being a permitman he is Suggestion to have dogs on doors recommended for full book. Mo­ repaired. One minute of silence tion carried for delegates to for Brothers lost at sea. make up a repair list for next S. ' trip. Good and Welfare: Chief GROVER C. HUTCHESON, 'Engineer refused to put light in Aug. 19—Chairman H. G. Har­ the heads; men are taking show­ ris; Secretary J. W. Pulliam, Jr. ers in' the dark. One minute of New Business: No one is to sign silence for Brothers lost at sea. on until all beefs are taken care v-U GEORGE M. BIBB, Oct. 19— Chairman B. H. Amsberry; Sec­ retary E. Rhoades. New Business: Motion by L. Warden that a list be posted showing who are book, permit and tripcard members. This to show any member the others in the crew. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that in place of fines, everyone donate some­ thing to the Old Seamen's Home in Flagstaff, Arizona. XXX L. S. WESCOAT (Great Lakes Transport) Oct. 7 — Chairman Fred Leonard; Secretary N. McLeod. M/S/C regardihg mates hooking up hoses on dock, which is considered crew work. To be taken up with Mr» Collins. There will be no hourly rate of pay other than overtime. Regular pay based on a monthly basis. Two wipers M/S/C wanted direct ac­ tion for wages Saturdays and Sunday. Sunday wages for day men and Wipers. M/S/C new contracts be sent down to ship to let crew ratify same. Good and welfare, washing machines be kept clean. M/S/C meeting be adjourned. AMtRRYOJRISTA^AS TO us ALL? ..SQAAAERRC , 'CHRrsnM4S.BB5IH^! CUT and RUN of. Patrolman to be called aboard to check all repairs and slopBy HANK chest. Good and Welfare; Man It sure looks like the shipping board will be, looking bright making coffee is to clean bag. All enough until Christmas. In fact, the first words we heard from men to return their cups at cof­ "Caricoa Red" Benway, the oldtimer, were: "Look at that board fee time. One minute of silence XXX with all those ships. She sure looks like those old times during CONNEAUT (Wyandotte SS for departed Brothers. the war." Brother Benway confessed that he was anchoring in Co.) Oct. 29 — Chairman John ^ ^ ^ ^ NOONDAY, Oct. 1—Chairman F. T. FRELINGHUYSEN, Aug. Rottaris; Secretary E. L. Wicker. town for this Christmas.. . This week we saw Brother Roderick Workman; Secretary D. Angelo. 17 —Chairman Daniel Clifford; Meeting called to order. Reading Smith, the Bosun, who presumably got off his home of a ship New Business: William Mcllveen Secretary Kenneth Bastien. Dele- and discusion of contract. Agreed to spend Christmas, too, in New York. He was asking about his elected ship's delegate. Motion ^ gates reported on number of that deckhands should be issued shipmate. Brother "Lucky Lee' Luciano ... Brother Daniel "Blackie" carried that all repairs be made ^ books, permits in their depart- towels every day. Specified bet­ Boyce, the oldtimer, said he sure could give a swell story of his before signing on. Repair list ^ ^ents. New Business: Motion ter grade of toilet soap. Coffee experience aboard ship during the war if he could get the time made up and attached to min- | carried that no clothing is to be time to be put in contract. Over­ and the patience. He read about John Bunker asking for Sea­ utes. Good and Welfare: Sugges- left soaking in the laundry tubs. time to be paid when tarps are farer's to write up their experiences so he could write a book. Brother Boyce was on the famous SS Robin Moor. This week • tion that one man be designated Motion carried that any one who put on out in lake. "Blackie" grabbed a Robin ship and whispered a promise to write to • keep recreation room clean ig late" for meals use P.O. Mess. Men being called to stand by from those foreign ports. Say, Blackie, our shipmate. Brother and each man donate $1 for his Motion passed that ship's Dele- during temporary mooring with­ A1 Baer, the cook, was in town a few weeks ago. Probably far servkes. One minute of silence gate see Captain to transfer a out sufficient payment of over­ out in the world now ... for Brothers lost at sea. mirror to Steward's department time. Specified time for linen is­ '* X X sued to crew members. Night t head. This is a remark by a Seafarer which •was overheard at GEORGE M. COHAN, Aug. 24 lunch to be improved, and watch the door: "I don't go to sea because I need the money. I just —Chairman Florenze Palowski; system of putting out night go to sea to wear out my old clothes." One man's opinion and Secretary Frederick A. Rouncelunches to be adopted. Investi­ a rare one, at that... Attention Brother Malcolm M. Cross, iield. Delegates had no beefs to gate closed galley every after­ aboard the SS Alcoa Pointer: You didn't send your home ad- report. New Business: Motion noon. Overtime slips to be fur­ dress in your request to have the LOG sent weekly to your : carried that delegates see Pur­ nished for overtime. Election of family... To Brother George Meaney: The Merchant Marine ser about opening of slopchest delegates. M/S/C meetings are Rest Center in Gladstone, New Jersey, just closed up. You must ' two times a week. Motion carto be held first Sunday after have heard about it some time ago since you said you had no ' ried that next repair list call t t i payday. In event ship is in port, place to go to rest up after your operation in the Marine Ira' installation of scupper in FRANKUN H. KING, June 10 to be held following Monday. hospital... Steward Fidel Lukban is in town right now... •crews pantry deck. Motion car- _chairman Dod-ge, Secretary M/S/C meeting be adjourned. While his shipmate, Ozzie Okray, shipped out due to the high ried that Deck Engmer inspect „ Delegates reported no beefs, XXX cost of eating and sleeping ashore and the low income dwindl­ 'heads and showers of Sewards^„^„ ANTINOUS, Nov. 16—Chair­ ing from the last payoff. Brother - Leo Siarkowski sadly • Department. Good and Welfare: . „ „ I that minutes be made out in man Ewald Freidrich; Secretary confessed that he was getting out—no matter what ship comes •Suggestion that all men using i . ,.„i- a 1 au quadruplicate so a copy could William S. Varro. New Business:^ up or whether it would be coastwise, to the island or to jams, bread, etc., replace them be left for the crew following. Motion carried to have patrol­ Europe... in their proper place. One min­ Good and Welfare: To save un­ men check t'ue meat aboard ship X X X ute of silence for Brothers lost tidiness in heads and showers, as meat was taken from another Here's a bit of a letter from Brother "Red" Braunstein from at ^ea. dust cans put in each shower ship and crew is beefing over his ship in Oxelosund, Sweden: This is some place. No liquor and head so Brothers can de­ bud meal. Decision to stiaighten unless you buy a meal and then only one shot every four hours posit any waste material that is out steward who has been show­ (Say, Red, that sounds like the Marine hospital, not a Swedish lying around. Education: All ing preference to officers and bar). We will be back about December 20... Here are some oldnew brothers aboard ship can passengers. timers who may still be in town: J. W. Stycron, B. Rivera, P. ask any book-holding Brother in Pringi, J. L. Nusser, H. R. Lar&on, A. Marco, W. Walden, S. Mann­ , XXX any department the SIU rules. ing, Steward M. Galina, and W. Gonzales... In person or by BETHORE, Sept. 14—Chairman One minute of silence for Broth­ telephone you Seafarers in Ne'w Orleans can get a library of C. Fry; Secreiary Herman Lewis. ers lost at sea. books and magazines for your ship by contacting the American Delegates reported no beefs. Re­ XXX Merchant Marine Library Association, -Foot of Poydras Street, pair list made up calling for reCOASTAL STEVEDORE, Nov Telephone: Magnolia 3849 ... 'pair of ice-box, new mattresses , 9—Chairman Parrish; Secretary X X X • and springs, time clock for P.O. F. J". Steppe. Delegates' reports From Brother William R. Bloom, the oldtimer, we have • mess, large percolator for crew accepted. New Business: Motion MILWAUKEE CLIPPER (V7isword he isn't landlubbing in Brooklyn as presumed previously. .J an^ a large supply of matches. carried that in future any man consin & Mich. SS Co.), Oct. 7— Brother Bloom has been anchored due to five months in the ; • c' XXX given a period of more than Chairman John Josefeck; Secre­ hospital and will soon be returning for more hospitalization. PONCE DE LEON (Date not twenty-four hours off from work tary, Same. Meeting called to "Good luck and fast recovery. Brother Bloom... Brothers, don't given.) Chairman WUliam J. aboard :;hip shall call a replace- or^er. Ageht Jansen reported to forget to remember this: Save those LOGS you bring aboard Jones; Secretary Hay M. Cas-, ment from the Hall as per ship- crew of results reached through or the Patrolman brings aboard after you read them. Don't anova. Delegates reported no ping rule.s. Motion carried that negotiations with Wisconsin and throw them away. When you hit those foreign ports bring a beefs. Good and Welfare: Sug- any man missing a meeting Michigan SS Co. for changes for few LOGS to that other SIU ship in port, too. Save the other g^ted repairs: portholes ,in Bo- aboard vessel without cause shall winter operation. Discusion fol­ LOGS for the next foreign port you hit where there may be sufi's" room, keys to all crew be fined the sum of .$15. Educa­ lowed ending with results of the another SIU ship there. You'll be surprised how appreciating fo^'sle doors, repair ice-making tion: Discussion on importance negotiations reached between the it will be to your other union brothers to get some copies m^phine and new chairs for of all members performing their Union and Company be accepted of the latest LOGS—from you guys who save them for other crew. One minute of silence for duties and being a credit to the by the crew members. M/S/C SIU ships which may be away from the home ports for Brothers lost at sea. Union while aboard ship. months—wishing to read up the latest news of our union. meeting be adjournet^. 'V., • p-.'> .'• • �THE Friday, December 19, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eletnen THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Log-A -Rhythms SS THOMAS MacDONOUGH CREWMEN Woes of a Wiper Submitted by a Crewmembe: of the SS Del Sdl To the Editor: When fuel oil spills on" deck. it's "Call the Wiper i" ivhen the dyno engine is a wreck, it's "Call the Wiper!" When there's real work to do below, or only boiler tubes to blow. Whether hot or cold, it's "Call the Wif>er!" The Oiler nowadays is a gag. he stuff his pockets full of rag; see him strut, hear him brag: "I ain't no Wiper." he knows little and mostly less, •oils by gosh and oils by guess and leaves things in ah awful mess, he says. "Call the Wiper!" "Where's the Wiper?" hear the First yell, the Second wants him on the hot well, and the Third is always crying: "Hejl, I need a Wiper." When it's real work, like swing­ ing a sledge, the oiler gets sick and Delegate Thinks Engineers Toted Punchboard Licenses Shown here are the members of the Deck Department aboard the Alcoa Liberty ship, which just completed a four months trip to Venezuela. From left to right, rear row: Jack Smith. AB; Johnnie Quimby. Bosun; Jerry Paraham, OS; Eden King, AB; Larry Lachapell, AB and Jimmy Dearing. AB. Kneeling are George Marshall, OS; Alvin Broussard, AB; William Robinson. AB, and Carl Amundsen. Deck Maintenance. Y'ou men of the Black Gang who were not in the New York Hall when the jobs on this scow, the SS Lahaina Victory, Robin Line, were called off can consid­ er yourselves lucky. The Chief Engineer and the First Engineer are really Com­ pany stooges, the form.er being in addition an egotistical sort of fellow — that big word means that he loves him.self best. I am of the personal opinion that these t w o so-called engineers v;on their licenses off a punch board or pulled them out of a couple of boxes of Crackerjacks. I have yet to see either one of these birds enter the engine room to repair something \vithout having a manufacturer's Anti-Communist NMUer Lauds SIU Stand On Parley To the Editor: begins to hedge and Ihe First gels made and all on edge, say: "Go gel Ihe Wiper." Ihey wanl Ihings clean bul Xuo one helps. Ihey Ihink loo much of Iheir precious selves, and Ihe iillhiesl guy is Ihe firsl lhal yelps: "Whal's-a-maller wilh Ihe Wiper." Call il h joke, bul brothers Si's true; ihe black gang is a helpless crew and I don'l know what they'd do without the Wiper. Some of us will die early, and some will die late, and when our ghosts gather 'round Heaven's gale, we'll be pondering our sin and pondering our fate; Si. Peter wilh the keys will then come out and wilh a heavy frown will look all about; I'm belling iwo-lo-.one first thing he'll shout will be "I want a Wiper." Porter In Hospital To the Editor: While enroute to Baltimore from Mobile I was taken sick and am now in the McGuire General Hospital, Richmond, Va. I would be very glad to get the LOG sent to me as I will be here about six weeks. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! James R. Porter As an anti-communist NMU member I think your Union es­ teemed itself among members of the NMU who are opposed to communism mixed with trade unions, by your refusal to join the NMU in a wage parley. . Being a crewmember of the SS America and one who helped to build the NMU, I can truth­ fully say that ninety percent of the crew is against communism and is hoping to get rid of our communist officials even if we have to split our union. CREW FED UP The crew feels as I do that we don't, want to go to next June under the present set-up. At the present there is much talk aboard the America about the merits of your union—es­ pecially the lack of communists in your ranks. There is also much talk of members bolting the NMU and joining the SIU because of this. (Name Withheld) Nepoiisit Men Thank SIU Send Holiday Greetings To the Editor: On behalf of the SIU men in the Neponsit Marine Hospital, we wish to thank the Union for the Christmas "donation we just received. We are all very grate­ ful for same and would like to lake this opportunity of extend­ ing a hearty greeting to all our active brothers for a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. Thanks again to all responsible for making our Christmas cheer­ ful. James Hanchey R. Blake Here are the bellyrobbers of Ihe MacDonough. Standing, from left to right: Tony Schiavone. Steward; James Gurnino. Chief Cook; Ernest Miller. 2nd Cook; Charles Godchaux, 3rd Cook and Donald Ticke, Messman. Kneeling are F.ord Hanrahan. Messman. Louis Tauzan. Messman and Castal Lo Cigno. Utility. William Roberson submitted the photos. Cheers Gains In Isthmian To ihe Editor: vor of telling them once and for all. "Live up m the contract or Having read the account in suffer' the consequences." They the LOG, Nov. 28, of having can do as the rest of the -com­ brought Isthmian, the mighty oc­ panies have done and still make topus of the Far East, into the i money. They deserve the works; fold of the SIU, I lake great we'll settle for a better contract. pleasure in giving a grand sa­ lute to Brothers. Curly Rentz George H. Seeberger and Morris Weisberger for the Marymar tremendous effort they put into the drive, making it a real suc­ cess. As President Roosevelt once said: "Another job well done." Each man who makes a Now for the not-so-mighty donation lo the LOG should Calmar line, a similar set-up. receive a receipt in return. This outfit needs a good houseIf the Union official to whom cleaning. They have finks con­ a contribution is given does stantly waiting at the piers to not make out a receipt for board these ships at the last min­ ute when the hall is closed. the money, call this to the • attention of the SecretaryGETTING THEIRS Treasurer. J. P. Shuler, im­ Their officials disregard any­ mediately. thing union at every opportunity. We must not forget their ships Send the name of the of­ are fully loaded both ways and ficial and the name of the are not losing any money. The port in which the occurence stores they attempt to put abo­ look place to the New York ard would not properly feed the crew of a river tug. Believe me, Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New this outfit sure whittles the York 4. N. Y. stick. I for one am strongly in fa­ Attention Members book in one hand and a wrench in the othei". A crescent wrench at that, for it may have been too hard to guess the proper' size of an open wrench. STRICTLY BY THE BOOK In case you men think U am just throwing the scuttlebutt your way, here are a few., ex­ amples: The economizers started, to leak. Down came the book. _ The books on the ice machine, gen­ erator, feed water pumps, .eondenser pumps, and on the, fire and bilge pUmps followed, along with books on regulators .and governors. It's a good thing the shaft alley bearings aren't a lit­ tle more complicated. No'.v to swing into the stooge part of the story. When a man is afraid of los­ ing his- job through lack of abil­ ity he must rely on something el.se to try and make his posi­ tion secure. The "something else" generally means that he becomes known as a stooge. The less the ability the bigger the stooge. WHOSE OVERTIME One day the 4-to-8 Fireman, having gone to the hospital, was unable tcf return on time for his watch due to the Company's launch service being inadequate. The Chief told him he'd have to pay another Fireman two hours overtime out of his own pcfcket for standing his watch as' "we" can't afford it, "we" being the Company. The Delegate stopped that noise and "we" the (Com­ pany okayed the overtime, c ' The Chief came down to^the Black Gang Delegate one i day with the following proposition: "The Captain wants the tship clean by the time we get into port and I believe the Oiler . and Fireman in each foc'sle shquld do their own room. So see how much you can do tomorrow in one hour." 3 He seemed greatly annpyed when the Delegate told him jthat neither he nor anyone els| in the department intended doing contract work then or at • any other time. One Sunday at sea, the Deck Maintenance had been painting the Old Man's room and inSthe evening wanted to take a sliower. The light bulb was outt^and the shower head was bad in^^the other shower. So instead of hav­ ing the Chief Electrician re^ace the light bulb, the Chiefj as Company stooge took his "pwn shower head and replaced , the bad one, avoiding payment of ,a little overtime. Most annoying news is ^'that we hear the Chief Engineer nnce wms an SIU member. If so, I suggest that we make him B:T3Sident of the 99-Year Club. iV Black Gang Delegate SS Lahaina Viciotyf(Editor's note: The above letter does not refer to the trip of the Lahaina. Victory which paid off October 6. That was 8. clean payoff. Apparehtly, the writer is referring'ft« an earlier trip.) ° - 'f/i- • .AIM �m THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve Bails Canadian District's Display Of Brotherhood L0C Friday, December 19, 1947 Spurlock Looks At Life: Leaves From A Seafarer's Sketch Book rived—too late. However, we ar­ From down Puerto Rico way, where the tropical clime seems to nourish rived at Port Alberni the next Ag "Brotherhood of the Sea" morning and there stood Dave the talents of Seafarers, comes several samples of Brother Homer Spurldenaonstration really got fast ac­ Joyce and Jerry Proud. As soon ock's black and white sketches. Spurlock, for some reason, mirrors the grim­ tion from our Canadian Brothers as the gangplank was down, our of the SIU. When the smoke Canadian officials showed what mer aspects of life. Subject of Spurlock's portrait cleared up, a genuine 19-caret Union loyalty was. sketch at the right is Vincent drip was minus his book and a (Blackie) Kane, a member of STEADY AS SHE GOES job, and a new Brother was the SIU since 1942. He saw ac­ made happy by his discovery To MacDonald, Joyce and tion in all theatres of operations that the SIU and SUP, a loyal Proud we extend our sincere during the recent war. Kane sails bunch of Union men, could dem­ thanks for their quick coopera­ as an AB or Deck Maintenance, onstrate what real unionism tion in seeing justice done, and says the information accompany­ should be. I think that the Chief Steward ing the sketch. Arthur Boone, SIU Canadian should know our views. At the present moment he is District, was dispatched as MessAs for Brother Boone, he is reported basking in the benefi­ man on the SS Samuel Colt, with us again, waiting in the of­ cial sunlight in San Juan, where Ajnpac, an SUP ship. He was a ficers mess. he is renewing friendships with permitmah and a clean cut young To our hard-working Canadian former shipmates and Union kid, and he was assigned to the Brothers we should take off our Brothers. officers mess. He was a trifle slow, bats. Moreover ,we should give To Brother Spurlock and other but a willing worker. There was them every moral and financial seafarer-artists, the Island pre­ no question but what he soon support possible. Yes, boys, sents a multitude of subjects. would leam the ropes and be a "Keep her steady as she goes." The harbor in San Juan, Morro good Messman. Everybody aboard Castle and the lazy streets of Edward G. Fries. SUP ship liked him. SS Samuel Colt, Ampac the Island's cities make excellent material for the brush, pencil or FOUL TRICK pen. FORT ERIE CREW The drama comes. A new Chief To put down on paper life as Steward was also dispatched and CLEANS UP SHIP; it is among the unhurried island­ the first thing he suggested had DUKE FIXES MATE ers is a temptation easily .suc­ such an • anti-Union smell, that cumbed to by those with the ar­ only a man of his caliber would To the Editor: tist's heart. While they find a cari^ out such a trick. This shortage of materials with which From the looks of the Fort Steward approached the Skipper Erie when we went aboard it to work, they find no lack of on the quiet and told him that recently some of the brothers people willing to model. all the officers were complaining don't give a damn what they do Brother Spurlock intends to that the officers' Messman was to the ship or the damage, they submit other copies of his work too slow and that he was too do to the union's prestige. from time to time. Pencil sketch­ dirty to be handling food. He The vessel was in pretty poor es of other Seafarers, he says. prevailed upon the Skipper to shape and it took a lot of labor sign Boone off on mutual agree­ to put her back on her keel. We ment. went at it with a will because Brother Boone signed off, but, we wanted a decent place in as he was paid up to midnight, which to work and live, and also he worked his supper hour. we didn't want anyone to get The officers, hearing that he the impression that the mess was quitting, asked him why. left by the previous crew was typical of the SIU. We straightened up the ship alright, but I also had to do a little work on the mate. This guy thought he could do • as he pleased regardless of who was in charge of a particular job. Once, while drunk, he chal­ lenged me for my seatime. I guess he thought he was going to show up a greenhorn. I told him I had been going to sea long enough to qualify as a rank and file seaman and my I0 union book was stamped "bos­ H15 LAST NICKLE. un"—nothing else mattered. AT" A CUrtw OAK BoOne spoke up and stated that I think I hurt his feelings, but the officers didn't like his work. what else can a guy do when This turned out to be a rank someone like this tries to make lie." No officer had entered any things rugged? Here are some observations made during Spurlocks experiences in far-flung ports. But be­ Duke Himler conjplaint against Brother Boone. low shows another scene of life in the raw. SS Fort Erie It was only the cunning mind of a false BeUyrobber who de­ vised the dirty rmtruth so he Khaki-Clad Brother could get his own buddy aboard Yearns for Deep Blue ship with him. To the Editor: HATS OFF To the Editor: •• ;V. /^/ • But the plans of mice and men often go astray. A new Messman was dispatched from the Hall. On learning what the score was, the new man refused to sign on. To Brother Archie Chisholm, the new man dispatched, hats bfl. Being Delegate for our depart­ ment, I got busy and soon we had a petition rolling, for we had foupd out that not one single of­ ficer had signed a complaint against Brother Boone. Moreover, every officer aboard signed the petition denying any such asser­ tion, and nearly every crewmember also signed. We were just leaving New Westminister, British Columbia, for^ Port Alberni. Just as the ship pulled away from the dock Brother Alan MacDonald ar- I want to thank all the Bro­ thers and the Union for all they have done for me while I was an active member of the SIU. Right--now I am in the army, as the address below indicates. Enclosed find $20 as a donation for the LOG. Sorry it can't be more. Well, here's hoping I will be back to sea soon. S/Sgt. Ben H. Miller. 6282803 B Troop. 8 Cav. APO 201. Unit 2 c/o PM. San Francisco. Cal. (Ed. Note: The LOG deeply appreciates Brother Miller's generous contribution. and hopes he will be able to shed the khaki very soon. Mean­ while, his old shipmates might keep him up to date on the score by dropping him a line now and then.) THEtJ He MEEl 5 "LWe" ON& 11^ ^^ "LWE" A SHACK OW THE BEACH �Friday. December 19. 1947 THE SEAFARERS 'COOKING' WITH ELBOW GREASE LOG Patje Thirlera Pre-Contract Isthmian Run Grim Reminds Of Unsavory Conditions Wiped Out By SIU (Editor's nole: The conditions described in the following letter occurred prior to the Union's negotiation of a fuU contract with the Isthmian Steamship Company. Now that the contract provisions are in full force on all Isthmian ships, conditions experienced by the writer of this letter are relics, which, like blue linen and maggoty chow, must take their place with other pre-Union abuses. Certainly, the letter Jkoints up the vital need for SIU contracts aboard all vessels.) To the Editor: 1 shall remember Sept. 12, 1947, for a long time. That was the day 1 got a job on the SS Beaver Victory of the Isthmian Line. The board in Baltimore said she was going to the West Coast and then to Europe. Being very embarrassed financially, 1 de­ cided 1 had to ship out, even if it was an Isthmian scow, so threw in for the job and got it. The Dispatcher told me to go down to see a Captain Flynn at Locust Point, so 1 headed for my room, threw some gear in a suitcase and was off to see Flynn. COMPANY QUESTIONS Here's the indisputable proof that should put an end to a long-sta.nding legend nourished by some wags who opined they'd "never see the day" Frenchy Michelet would strain his muscles. This exclusive LOG photo shows the New York Hall building superintendent precariously perched on the top rung of his well-used ladder as he recommissioned a broken door on the sixth deck the othei? day. One observer, after being revived with a bucket of ice water, admitted he had "seen everything." The door, by the way. was working as smoothly as a 21-jeweled watch after the versatile Michelet left triumphantly to attend to another of his many chores. Claims Bookmen 'Hog' Jobs Unnecessarily In San Juan, To the Editor: I'm not very good at writing letters, but, in an organization like ours, everybody has to take a hand and help build it up. And as long as we can't do it any . other way well (that is, some of us), we can do it by writing and getting a few things off our chest. Here in the San Juan Hall there are quite a few boys wait­ ing for ships. Most of the book­ men are running from the win­ ter cold as are many of the permitmen. But let me get to the point. FOR EXAMPLE Let's take the case of Book No. X-1 (let's keep the man's identity out of the LOG until his case is disposed of, since he is now being brought before a committee). There's a job on the board -for a Messman and this bookman is registered as a Chief Cook. He is out of the Hall when the Dispatcher calls the job. No bookman wants it and a permifman throws in for it. Here's the point. All the time this is going on, the Chief Cook­ ie is watching from the outside. All of a sudden he decides not to .ship Chief Cook, he wants to go Messman. LO, THE POOR PERMIT Well, as you know, the poor permitman — I'm a permitman myself—is out of the deal. The bookman goes. Of course this is a regulation. But what I'm driv­ ing at is that the bookman needs a couple of bucks. So he goes around the Island and comes back to San Juan after he gets them. He decides he's made enough to stay on the beach, so he waits for the last minute to pile off. The Steward has no ... time to call the Hall because the ship has to sail, so the ship takes any salt from the pier and gets, who knows, perhaps even an NMU stooge. And the bookman has his stretch on the beach here. And that brings me to the conclusion where my permit boy has to stay here for another week—maybe to " go through the same story again. Many of the Brothers are do­ ing this. What do you say fel­ lows? Even if you are independ­ ent, there are others who may have 10 kids apiece. Daniel Duran Ruiz San Juan FRENCH MEDICO, NURSE TREATED SEAFARER WELL After getting by the Isthmian guards at the gate, 1 finally gained entrance to his office. For a' long time 1 filled out ques­ tionnaires which would have made the questions asked by a Jean Men Ask Use Of Hospitals For Families To the Editor: W? the crew of the SS Jean feel that Brother George Meaney's letter urging the treatment of seamen's families in marine hospitals should be run again and again in the LOG. Brother Meaney points out (LOG, Oct. 31) that treatment is extended to the families of Coast Guard men and civil service em­ ployees and therefore should be extended to the wives and chil­ dren of seamen. On this he's absolutely right. There is an urgent need for the admittance of seamen's de­ pendents into these hospitals and we believe a constant stream of publicity along this line will have some effects in making this a reality. Thd entire crew of the Jean hopes steps will be taken to open the doors of marine hos­ pitals to our families. Entire crew SS Jean To the Editor: Please put the address below on your mailing list for the LOG. This is the hospital "here where merchant seamen are sent when sick, and 1 am sure this doctor will give the LOG to any SIU Brother who gets in here. Dr. James L. Dueassou Hospital Saint Aude Bordeaux, Gi];pnde France Also, it ought to be noted in the LOG for the benefit of sea­ men that anybody going to a hospital in France should take soap and towels with him. Since the French can't furnish them. 1 am sure they just don't have the soap and towels. And, if anybody is in the hospital in Bordeaux, please treat Dr. Dueassou to anything that is possible. He and the dear nurse who was in charge were father and mother to me, and 1 thank them with all my heart. Blanco T. Williams Senate investigating committee look childish. When that was all over, 1 was told to go see the Doc who turned out to be on O'Donnel Street which is on the other side of Baltimore. From there, so help me, 1 had to go back across town to the Mary­ land Drydock where the iEager Beaver' was tied up. 1 finally got there—exhausted. 1 had to sign on at the gang­ way—strict Company rule, the guard said. 1 asked the guard what the Beaver was in drydock for and he gave me a story that should have made me turn right around and head back for the Hall. She had been loaded for an intercoastal run and got as far as the bay when they tried to start up a boiler without any water in it. You figure out the rest. She laid up at Pratt Street four months and in the shipyard an­ other month getting a new boiler. 1 headed for the midship house to look for an empty foc'sle, and found them all empty. No crew yet. 1 found the Chief Mate and asked "When do we eat?" He said, "No food." 1 said, "Money Send In Letters On Your Voyages Dear Brothers: We've been getting plenty of letters from you about the stinkers and the bum ships. But we feel sure some of the other Log readers would like to hear about the good times you have in strange ports, too. There afe a lot of boys on the beach today who'd like to know what goes on in Rio or Copenha­ gen, Yokohamaa or Cape­ town. So drop us a line and let us hear what you've been doing. Try to keep your letters to about 300 words or less, so we can ]>rint them all. Many thanks. Brothers. The Editor will do." No dice. 1 told him all 1 had was 40 cents, and he told me that was enough. 1 looked for the Steward to get my linen. Hah, no Steward. Then a guy in khakis came up to me and wanted some more of my life history. "Are you the Purser?" 1 inquired. He was the Third Mate. You guessed it, no Purser yet. CHEROKEE CHIPS mian stiff. That's how he <got his book, he hasn't paid one cent to the Union. Well, we all hjave full books too, so you can tbe sure he will never sail Carpen­ ter again. , 'CAPTAIN MOLOTOV One day, the Mate* told the Bosun he'd give a watch a day off in every port. The Skipper overheard him and dashed into the Mate's room yelling, "1 veto that." Since that day the Skipper has been known as "Captain Molotov." The department heads ,are mere figureheads on the Beayer. We go, • dd of an agreenyent Isthmian had for their crews. Everything said "as the Master directs." ^ There are plenty of new ideas aboard this ship. The Mate told the Bosun to fuel-oil the hpat deck. It was the Skipper's idea, the Bosun learned. Better tban fish oil, the Old Man said. We put it on. It ought to dry'by 1950. WANTED: STRAITJACKETS One of the new boilers started to leak and' we are now making 11 knots an hour with a threeknot current. Maybe the Wipers know enough about the things to fix it. Who knows? The Second Engineer keeps running around shutting off lights to save fuel and wear and tear on the generators. The First is also quite a boy who is al­ ways yelping that the SIU and MEBA are phony. He is also under the impression that if the Black Gang uses too many rags, U. S. Steel will drop four points on Wall Street. As usual these days, the TaftHartley Act is' widely discussed aboard ship. To prove that a Union crew is really democr^ic, none of us gets burned up if someone is in favor of it. 6ur Purser is a damned good Joe and a good pinochle player, but strictly for Taft. But neaprly everybody is now convinced the law is sti-ictly no good. Well, we are scheduled to play­ off in Baltimore around Decem­ ber 18, so if anybody has a sipply of straitjackets for salehe could do a hell of a good bfisi-' ness aboard the Eager Beave^ Yes, You Too Can Go To Sfea,' But God Help You. ^ Now I'll tell you about some of the crew. Down at Flynn's office, the guy asked Chips if he was a cerpenter. "1 got my own tools," Chips answered. Chips claimed Jerry Lonsky to be a full blooded Cherokee SS Bpaver Victory Indian, but he was the first In­ .9 dian we'd ever seen with curly Story Crewmember hair. He also claimed that the Deck Maintenance not he was In Dublin Hospital supposed to grease the heel and To iffe Editor: gin blocks. We let the beef go all the way I am the Deck Delegate on the to Seattle and back to Wilming- SS Joseph Story. One of our ton. Calif., where wo got a Pa-'deck cre\v is in the hospifol trolman to tell him what his here in Dublin, Eire. He woijld job was. like to have the LOG sent Ho In one port, the Pilot hollered him as he will be confined for (; for one shot of chain in the some time. water. The ever-efficient Chips His name is Edward Denehly. put in nine — said the brake The hospital address is: Mercer's wouldn't hold. On two occasions Hospital, Ward No. 1, Dublin, while we were heaving up the Eire. Perhaps some of his ship­ anchor he had the brake on. mates will write to him. Chips was always screaming Robert J. Kennedy that he had a full book. He was (Ed. note: The LOG wiU be even going to take the Delegate's sent to Brother Denehey. Bro­ job until 1 intervened. Now here thers are requested to drop is the clincher: he was an Isth- him a lin?.) c -"ar JI �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Friday, December 19, 1947 LOG BIIU^TIN MONEY DUE The following have checks in the Detroit office of the Seafarers Int'I Union—Great Lakes District, which can be obtained, by writing to 1038 Third Street—Detroit 26, Michigan: TROY BROWNING STEAMSHIP J. Gordon, Edward Collins, Rajr Muiray, Raymond Andruseiewicz, COMPANY George Gregorson, Hector MacGeorge Sanderson, Harry Gil­ Lean, Cecil Burley, Leo W. Branbert, Bernard L. Malila, Harry ecki, Leo D'wyer, George GunSuleri, James Dunigan, Edward derson. BOSTON SS YAMHILL H. picci, $5.00; A. Dos Santos. $5.00; H. Prytulak. $5.00; R. Bailey. $4.00; T Dawes. $4.00; W. Nesta. $4.00; M. Ochmanowicz. $4.00; J. Hart. $4.00: J. Lnsor. $4.00; W. Carr. $3.00; M. Sughrue. $3.00; J. Walkowicz. $3.00; L. Parasamlis. $3.00; A. Fancellu. $3.00. NEW YORK -IS' INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS G. W. Lowry. Jr.. $1.00; E. Salgado. $20.00; J. GriflFith. $5.00; S. C. Mazur. $2.00; David F. Fernandez, $5.00; E. M. Gonzalez. $5.00; C. M. Peddie. $3.00; C. H. Green. $3.00; J. P. Mackey. $5.00; A. Porcari. $4.00; W. -R. Mills. $3.00: J. M. Mulligan. $3.00; L. A. Dick. $3.00;' F. A. Spateda. $3.00; A. E. McKinstry. $1.00. Manuel B. Lopez, $5.00; B. H. Mil­ ler. $20.00; Lew Hee. $5.00; David Pashkoff. $1.00; W. Dunbar. $4.00; J. J. Stochowicz. $3.00; F. Lijo. $5.00; H. D. Burdette. $3.00; R. A. Hilton. $1.00; M. Ljnduai. $.25; C. N. Bolton. $3.00; Robert Bowley. $1.00; N. Voskian. $3.00; B. Gjertsen. $5.00; N. M. Korsak, $3.00. SS NEW LONDON W.i Bohan. $5.00; N. Kuczynski, $5.00; R. Jones. $3.00; C. Fontenot. $1.00; S. Miskow. $2.00; D. O'Rourke. $2.00 i J. Conner. $1.00; C. Birdwell, $3.00!- F. Moren. $1.00; B. Scott. $2.00; R. Ktenan. $2.00. t SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK G. ,W. Cook. $1.00. SS WACOSTA O. h. Smith. $2.00. % SS CASA GRANDE H.^Nason. $2.50. SS CARLYN I. Garcia. $1.00; A. Heinvali. $1.00; A. D^ Cano, $1.00. SS LUNDY R. ijM. McGee. $3.00; N. Bigney and Crewg $30.00; H. C. Mancke. $3.00. CsS SETON HALL VICTORY C O. Hort^. $2.00; R. A. Funk. $3.00"^ M. Ru^so. • $5.00; S. Nichols, $5.00t W. D. Basler. $5.00; A. Surdock. $5.00; R. Vellinga. $2.00; IVJ. Smith. Jr.. $1.00; V. Gilliland. $1.00; R. Jo­ seph. $5.00; F. Hohenberger. $5.00; G. Isnor. $2.00; G .Black. $2.00; N. Reitti. $4.00. SS ANTINOUS S. L. Torina. $1.00; G. E. Marshall. $2.00; M. J. Quinn. $2.00; N. D. Abennathy, $1.^; L. Bruni. $3.00. SS GOODYEAR R. J. McConnell. $1.00^ Lloyd Kitcham, $3.00; H. LaBorde. $2.00; F. Nigro, $1.00; T. N. Applewhite. $2.00; J. Falasca. $2.00; J. Stanga. Jr.. $1.00; I. T. .Annal. $2.00; W. E. Riviere. $1.00; C. A. .Alton, $5.00; J. Boritz. $5.00; rj. A. VanBuskirk. $5.00; A. L. Shep/perd. $3.00: W. J. Worthy. $2.00; J. A. DeVera. $2.00; R. J. Pourciaux. $2.00; L. DeHon. Jr.. $2.00. SS COASTAL STEVEDORE H. Morey .$1.00; J. Skipper. $1.00. SS FARALLON ^ Geo. Armitage. $1.00; R. G. Styron. $1.00. SS FRANCIS E. V. Erazo, $1.00. SS LONGVIEW VICTORY K. Pali. $2.00; J. Offsianik. $2.00; D. N. Gallo. $1.00; W. Anthony. $1.00; W. E. Quimby. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA G. Villacres. $1.00; Carlyle Harrison. $1.00. SS STEEL ARTISAN J. Foo. $5.00; P. Blanco. $1.01?; C. Bryant. $5.00; J. J. Stanton. $?.00; M. C. Fautlet. $3.00; R. S. Mott. $3.00; R. W. Spence. $3.00; J. J. Doyle. $3.00; V. Sherman. $3.00; V. Gervacio. $3.00; J. C. Carvalho. $3.00; D. C. Haskell, ard. $3.00; T. N. Olsen. $2.00; J. Al$2.00; B. R. Wilson. $3.00; J .R. Howvares. $5.00; P. Heulu. $3.00; L. DeJessie. $3.00; R. F .Nielsen. $5.00; T. W. Walker. $3.00; S. L. Zubrzycki. $3.00; R. Carr. $3.00; R. J. Jopski. $3.00; Lee Sue. $5.00; M. Martillano. $3.00; Albert J. Bagley. $3.00; Benito Gardoza, $3.00; C. Pardo. $3.00. SS MINNESOTIAN R. J. Barger. $2.00; A. R. Bailey. $1.00; J, H. Bethea. $1.00; A, J. Dor- Notice To All SlU Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea farers International Union is available to all members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their? families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a Sic hall,' the LOG reproduces belov/ the form used to request the LOG. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 5' Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tht address below: N^me Street Address I., /i-.- •- City State Signed c. Book No ough. $1.00; R. G. Rosenquist. $1.00; C. B. Bishop. $1.00; F. E, D'Amato. $5.00; J. A. Pennington. $2.00; W. Lanning. $1.00; M. A. Downey. $2.00; T. Glynn. $2.00; J. B. Acy. $1.00. E. W. $1.00. SS MARINO Rekst. $5.00; R. P. Sirois. -SS JOLIET VICTORY E. J. Spodar. $5.00; W. H. Cahill. $5.00; M. R. Perez. $2.00; A. Jones. $5.00; T. H. Little. $2.00; G. F. Shaf­ fer. $1.00; A. Aawa. $5.00; T. H. Graskjaer. $4.00; A. L. Driessens. $1.00; G. Reyes. $1.00; D. P. Hanley. $3.00; M. J. Delaney. $2.00; R. G Palchanes. $2.00; G. A. Brummer. $5.00; T. E. Richardson. $2.00; A. Cramasta. $2.00; P. Winiarczyk. $3.00; J G. McStravick. $2.00; A. B. Hitas. $2.00; E. R. Crowell. $2.00; J.' Enriquez. $1.00; C. Fernandes. $2.00; D. G. Sout.hwood. $2.00; D. Srvyder. $2.00. SS MADAKET T. P: O Rouke. $1.00; E. Suris. $1.00; P. C. Bligh. $1.00; A. R. Back. $1.00; G. T. Payne. $2.00; H. Put. $2.00; I. S. Cardeal. $1.00; J; Rylick. $2.00. SS WM. CODY C. George. $1.00; W. Coker. $1.00; O. Hendrix. $1.00; J. Barlow. $2.00; C. McLemore. $2.00; J. Larson, $1.00; J. Fitzpatrick. $1.00. SS CAVALIER S. C. Foti. $1.00; D. Zappia. $1.00. SS SIGNAL HILLS H. Cornelius. $1.00. SS STEPHEN LEACOCK A. B. Gutierez. $1.00; P. W. Bentley. $1.00; N. R. Cardos. $1.00; |.. Eriksen. $4.00; J. Yonick. $2.00; L. J. Cekus. $1.00; G. Lukacs. $2.00; James C. Sharp. $1.00; J .B. McMahon. $3.00. SS CAPE CATOCHE L. Benito. $10.00; W. G. Butler. $10.00; J. Rosinka. $1.00; C. T. Rich­ ards. $10,00; O .L. Richardson. $10.00; T. Lynch. $10.00; R. Horodecky, Jr.. $10.00; A. C. Felix. $10.00; G. W. Pal­ mer. $10.00; A. Wiessner. $10.00; Z. A. Sipolis. $10.00; J. Fan Lo, $10.00; D. W. Kessler. $10.00; S. B. Setliff. $10.00; S. Guglielmo. $2.00; B. K. Johnson. $10.00; M. A. Lopez. $10.00. SS CARLSBAD H. C. Mclsaac. $1.00; C. P. Duncan. $1.00. SS HAWSER EYE N. DeSantis. $5.00; B. Garreffa. $5.00; SS Hawser Eye — Crew. $75.00; J. Wright. $4.00; S. Wawzinak. $5.00; Raymond A. Hestres. $5.00; M. Moroccia. $5.00; R. Benjamin. $5.00; H. W. Eayrs. $5.00; F. Stephens. $5.00. SS HASTINGS H. Hillion. $1.00; S. Mavromichalis. $2.00; J. Eidshaug. $1.00; C. S. Lienne. $1.00; S. Makewski. $1.00; L. E. Monson. $1.00. SS STEEL AGE J. Dames. $1.00. SS CARTAGENA HILLS J. Melante. $3.00. SS GLACIER PARK T. C. Thompsap. $1.00. SS EL MORRO Crew of SS EI Morro. $8.00. SS SOUTHLAND M. Sorenson. $2.00; L. F. Sego. $2.00; A. R. Fernandez. $3.00; R. A .Pomykala, $1.00; B. B. Tippins, $1.00; J. Easterling. $1.00; A. E. Panton. $2.00; R. G. Pattison, $2.00; J. C. Laaeter. $1.00; D. Visser, $2.00; J. T. Mann. $2.00; P. Lopez, $2.00; W. L. Smith, $2.00; M. C. Wells. $1.00. SS TOPA TOPA G. S. Velie, Jr., $1.00; J.. H. Kelly, $1.00; M. Riechelson, $1.00; E. E. Rob­ erts, $1.00; F. Szwestka, $1.00; P. P. Guimond. $1.00; T. H. Tuohy, $1.00; G. Djian. $1.00; J, A. Adams, $2.00. The men below can obtain their checks by writing to the Great Lakes Transport Company, 3112 Book Build­ ing, Detroit 26, Michigan: GREA-r LAKES TRANSPORT Mills, Regis Murphy, Julius Scott, James Thomas, Stanley COMPANY Wayzinak. R. C. Alderton, 'Thomas Dona­ S.. B. Atler, Floyd Barron, hue, Emil Franke, Fred Hughes, Donald Bayley, Frank Brewer, Louis Leszkiewicz, Charles Lyn- James Corbett, Carl Diemer, ski, Frank Milko. Henry Grady, William Heil, Peter Leonard Miller, John Baldwin Heinbuck, Bernard , Kramp, George I.ande, Adolf B. Lange, Allan Mallory, Daniel Monley, Robert Morgan. Bernard Morrison, Elmer NaiiHAROLD MERCHANT man,- Monte Nutton, Italo.PanozYour sister, Mrs. Alice Melendy zo, George Paskier, Casfimer desires that you get in touch Rachfal, Edward Rekst, Weston with her c/o Kresson Road, Had- Richardson, Hans Sandvik, Wil­ donfield, N. J. liam Shuler, John Sitzler, Frank » t & Sment, Howard Smith, Leo Statmen, Floyd Thompson. GEORGE MITCHELL Your sister. Miss Mary Leon­ ard, 56 E. Bellevue Place, Chica­ go, 111., wants you to communi­ cate with her. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. X % X Calvert 4539 JOHN ROSS BOSTON 276 State St. Your sister, Mrs. F. W. Pol­ Bowdoin 4455 10 Exchange St. lock, requests you tq contact her BUFFALO Cleveland 7391 immediately at White House, CHICAG6 24 W. Superior Ave. Embo, Scotland. She has news to Superior 5175 your advantage. CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Main 0147 4" l" 4" DETROIT 1038 Third St. MELVIN E. RICE Cadillac 6857 531 W. Michigan St. Your mother and sister ask DULUTH Melrose 4110 you to get in touch with them, 308Va—23rd St. care of Mrs. Laverne Rice, 524 GALVESTON Phone 2-8448 South 14th Street, Belleville, 111. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. PERSONALS SIU HALLS Phone 58777 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 MARCUS HOOK 811, Market St. Chester 5-3110 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Phone 2-1754 MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK ..51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Lombard 3-7651 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th . Phone 2599 5AN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Douglas 25475 3AN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 iAVANNAH .220 East Bay St. Phone 3-1728 3EATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-13Z3 TOLEDO .; ..615 Summit St. Garheld 2112 VILMINGTON .....440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C. ...'602 Boughton St. Garden 8331 VANCOUVER 665 Hamlltorf St. PaciRc 7824 lACKSONVILLE, NOTICE! MALCOLM M. CROSS SS ALCOA POINTERIn your application for the LOG, -you omitted your home address. Please forward this in­ formation so -paper can be sent to you. ,4-44 ALPHEE BRUNET A United States Customs Re­ ceipt for the gear which you left aboard the SS .Capitol Reef is being held for you at the bag­ gage room, 4th floor, New York Hall, The receipt was turned over by the ship's Purser, Edwin M. Stern, who brought the gear back to the States. MONEY DUE Meseck Towing Company is holding checks for Albert Dia­ mond and Carlos Fernandez of the Judith N. Meseck. Money can be collected at the company office, 39 Broadway, New .York, N. Y. �/ iFriday, December 19, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifleea Unclaimed Wages i.27 Francis, Vernon H Eldhuse, Anton 1.70 9.17 Francis, "Warren C Eldridge, Andrew H '5.60 Franciakovick, Zdavko 1.37 Eley, Rufus M 6.88 Franke, Marvin O. H. ..... 2.75U Elf, Knute 9.90 74.251 Franken, Louis Elfers, Fred G 18.41 Franklin, Henry R 117.50 Elier, Robert L .r. 7.26 Franklin, Herchel E. 64.86 j Ellingsworth, James G 16.14 9.95 Franklin, Joseph S. Elliott, Gharles L 36.41 Frankmanis, Pauls 2.54 Elliot, Edwin H 01 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Frankowski, Stanley 2f.88 Elliott, Jas 5.15 Franson, Carl I 2.23 Elliott, Jesse K 5.14 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Franzella, Salvador i26 Elliott, Julian M 5.14 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Franzen, Leonard C. 4.39 Elliott, Milford W. Jr 13.47 Fraser, A 9.30 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Ellis, Frank F 4.27 Fraser, Donald J 10.74 Ellis,' Homer A 3.72 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 HiberFraser, Noble 4.87 Ellis, Jack Eltorf 6.58 Fray, Henry J. Jr 1.60 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EllerEllis, John W 1.48 .46 busch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, Frazier, Dan Ellis, Lloyd 93 Frazier, Francis |.92 Ellis, Robert D .... 1.44 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Frazier, Lee Roy 21.55 Ellis, Roy Van 08 Frazier, Leslie D f.94 Ellvanger, Ernest N .... 1.25 Faber, Arthur 3.17,Flodin, Holger 29.57 4.20 Fernandez, M. C Frazier, Wilborn 1.34 Ellyson, Jos. S .... 3.15 Faciane, Allen R 6.69 11.19 Florence, Aubrey L. 4.20 Fernandez, Raul Frazier, William \40 Elrod, Roy F 15.21 Fackler, Robert R 2.68 3.26 Fernandz-Cordero, Juan V. 7.94 Flores, Manuel T. ... Freshette, Joseph A .33 Elston, Kenneth M 94 Fagan, Wede A 2.75 35 Flores, Richardo 2.06 Feroli, Ernest R Frederick, John 1.40 Ely, Edward R 6.20 Fagan, William T 1.40 69 Flores, Robert F. 1.37 Ferrara, Frank Frederick, Robert 19.22 Emcken, Carl C 36.46 Fagerbafid, Gustav Mi 7.76 53 Flory, Harris E 3.28 Ferrara, Frank S Fredericksen, Axel I5.87 Emeri, Raymond E. V. .... 13.58 Fagg, N. E 7.29 29.56 j Floyd, Harris E 1.68 Ferreira, Raymond Frederickson, G 24.35 Emmart, Donald A 4.66 Fahringer, Sheldon 6.80 11.38, Floyd, Jessie W 11.85 Ferrence, Michael A Frederickson, Geo. R. ^.26 Emmons, Audren ... 8.48 Faifua, Mike T Fluence, Humella 10.05 Ferrera, Duva F 2.40 20.11 Frederiksen, Verner M. ... . 35.11 Endres, Edwin .L 3.44 Fain, Dolphus R. .^. 2.34 69 Flynn, Alphonse C 41.82 Ferrero, John Free, Byrd T 4.66 England, Fred R. #. .45 Fair, David C Henry G 133.72 Ferri, Benjamin G 3.46 Flynn, 99 FreelSnd, Thomas E. 16.32 Englehard, G !... 10.00 Fair, Harry J 1.42,Flynn, J : .02 Freeman, E 19.33 Ferri, Edward V 9.90 Engles, Joseph N .94 Fairchild, Glen 45 Freeman, H 1.78 Flynn, James A 45 Ferris, Benjamin 7.14 . English, Thomas ....: ... 9.24 Faircloth, Harold D 8.27 j Flynn, James Norman .... 16.79 3.44 Feri'ondini, Antonio J Freeman, Joseph A „24 Englso, Minyard D. , 2.64 Faircloth, John T 2.97 Flynn, James P 15.28 Freeman, Leslie D 2.92 Ferullo, Joseph L. 5.48 ' England, Arthur N. 5.89 Fajatowski, Jacob .46 Flynn, Michael 49.32 Freeman, Robert L 11.96 Fetterhoff, J 17.21 Engst, Ernest D 24.94 Falana, John M .89, Flynn, Milton Edward 27.30 14.30 Fettgather, Melvin L. Freese, Clarence 7.92 6.00 Flynn, R Ficaratto, J Engstrom, Chas 01 Falasca, Joseph A. 1.33 Freimanis, Edgars 4.87 82.20 Engwall, J. 8.21 Faley, J. E 2.79 Flynn, R .79 Freitas, John L 7.18 Ficarelli, Donate . 6.22 Enna, Joseph Jr. .72 Falk, Bernard 33.61 Field, Lloyd M. . Flynn, W 2.82 •. 1.48 French, Dinestead 3.56 Ennis, James P. . 23.20 Fallon, Charles R 40.80 Foersteij John W. 3.28 French, E 13.55 Field, R. B .11 "Enoches, E. . 3.62 Falnes, J Field, Robert ."i 21.00 Fogelburg, Stig Y. 15.03 O. 10.56 French, Harry Dale .......... l;40 Enos, Gilbert J 35.80 Falter, J. T 7.93 Fogel, Richard .46 French, John , 22.27 Field, Robert J 9;24 Enriquez, Jacobo 2.48 Fanacone, George 2.25 Fogt, Donald E 3.37 French, Lyle Arnold 7.93 Fields, Delbert 4;i6 Enz, Phillip H 2.88 . Fanelli, Steve J 9.18 Fogu, John 2.34 Frenzill, Ravmond J. 2.64 Fieldson, Charles 1.98 Epperson," Hebert A 6.51 Fanger, Henry .39 Foin, Jules C 2.40 Freon, Raymond 01 Fifer, .Edward 4.20 Erb, George W 5.35 Fanning, William J 3.28 Foley, F 2.47 Frew, James H 11.20 Filch, R 24.59 Erco, E 1.65 Farley, Ramsey 3.00 I Foley, S. E 7.80 Freydos, Louis J 12.43 Filipovich, L. A. ...f.. 5.02 Erdle, Francis E 95.62' Farner, Cary C Filippone, Walter W. 3.30 Folkoloski, J 18.20 Freyman, Joseph Jr 4.00 28.pO Erickson, Gavin Victor .... 8.66 Farnen, William L. . 33.60|Folsky, L 3.96 Friberg, Gunner 1.65 Fillingane, Melvin L. -V 2.82 Ei'ickson, Irvin C 1.74 Farney, Wm. S 21.931 Folsom, S. P 7.11 Filloon, Raymond 17.10 Frick, Harold 3;58 Ericksson, Karl A 21.16 Farm, Thomas B 2.17 jFondila, Friedof .28 Findley, James Louis 3.73 Frick, Harold 3,58 Erickson, Lief H 1.71 Farrar, M.- G 1.00 Fonov, Hildurth 51 Friday, John W .35 Finger, Louis A. 45 Eriksen, A 1.46 Farrell, John D 5.14 Finigan, John R 4.82 Fontan Harold Peter '^•30 iFriddle Barton E 35.14 Eriksen, Edmund 59 Farrell, William E. 7.59, Fontenot, Dillon 18.15 Friedburg, John 6.53 Fink, John T. 25.70 Ernst, Frank E 12 Farre Bros., Paul A. 3.46 Fontilla, Fernando 182.06 jFriedrich, Ewald W 1:40 Finklestein, Albert 6.00 , Ernst, George W. Sr 2.33 Farrington, William .. 6.70 Foon, Lambert Yee 5.23 Friedrichs, James C 4.69 Finlayson, Robert C 45 Erwin, Bennie M 18.38 Farris, Oliver C. J. .01 Forbes, John H 3.39 Friel, Hugh 3.26 ' Finnegan, J 33.93 Er^in, Harold K • 2.56 Farrow, Jack 10.72 Forcelline, R. C 1.07 Fristoe, Ashby J 2.64 Finnegan, Thomas H 3.30 Erwin, James E 36.54 Farrow, John 12.80 Forehand, O. A 3.82 Fritz, Robert v. 7.20 Finnelli, James W 26.60 Edwin, John C 5.94 Farsjo, Jorge T 48.96 Ford, Jack M. 2.79 Firkins, Duaine D 2-341 Fritz, Ronald C 7,42 2.11 Ford, James A Damian W. .; Escalante, Justo 18.77 Farthing, Roger J Fischer, 5.94 'Fritzler, Robert E 1.90 10.74 6.83 Ford, J. M Eschete, Hem-y Lee 23.41 Farthorn, W 1.87!i Frost, W. A. 3.26 Fischer, Fi-ancis J ,88 2.23 Fordyce, Gen Austin Escoffier, John .*..... 34.08 Fassinger, John F 4.04 Fruge, Herman 4.98 Fischer, John L 5.38 71.24 Foreman, Howard Eskew, Jonas H 8.86 Fath, J. A 10.74 Fruge, Oremus Jr 3.71 Fischer, Walter V 37.54 28.93 Foreman, Steely Eskew Joseph L 27.83 Faulk, Dillon A. 3.96,Fisher, Benjamin L 1.92 Fruh, Emil 25!20 33 Forester, Harvey A Esplin, Karl 1.44 Faulkner, Thomas F. ... 8.00 Fisher, aDniel W 5.04 Fry, Bobby Jean 6O.60 6.18 Fdrrest, John H Esposito, P 69 Fawcett, Paul G 2.13 Fisher, Francis A 6.40 Frye, R 2.42 Fisher, Harold 2.08 Forrest, John H Esquivel, Jose 3.39 Fay, J. F. 6.39 45 Frye, Raymond W. ^ : 3.96 2.23 Forrest, Norman Francis .. 3.62 Fuddy, Stepnen F Esteve, Edwerd J 13.44 Fay, John A 16.37 Fisher, Harry M. Jr 8.39 Fisher, James G 4.66 Esteve, George Luc 4.19 Fayard, Edward E 6.21 Forsman, John A 110.40 Fulford, William G 3.00 17.72 Forst, Raymond Estrella, M : 1.39 Fazzio, Antonio 28 Fulkerson, Barnett Keith 11.02 2.18 Fitch, Richard T 6.39 Foi'stei% Joel R Etheredge, William L 55.64 Fearon, J. R 11.19 Fulmer, James Harvey .... 2.23 Fitts, R. 2.16 5.64 Forsther, Edward C Etherton, Teery G 14.75 Federoff, P 12.34 Fitzgerald, Charles 2.06 Fulsebakke, K. M 98.75 7.13 Forsythe, E Ethington, Herman G 1.87 Feds, Edward J. 5.35 Fitzgerald, Harold J 2.54 Fulton, George Michael .. 40.DO" 11.56 Forsyth, Joseph H Etter, Rex 46.77 |Feeny, Arnold Robert 12.84 Funk, Clarence' W 31.76 Fitzgerald, John D 2.11 8.43 Forsyth, Joseph H Ettinger, John J 104.69 Fegan, Arnold Robert 8.35 Funken, Nicholas (..fl 7 Fitzgerald, John R 21.39 * 28.35 Fort, Robert Eubanks, Marshall B 1.71 Fegan, M. A 51.34 Funtes, Manuel J. 2.00 Fitzgerald, Robert J 15.07 3.22 Fortner, Livingston C Eudailey, William G 40.23 Fegan, Robert E. Jr; .85 Furlong, James M 10.59 Fitzgerald, Thomas J 7.65 02 Fortner, W Eudy, Clifford D 4.65 Fehrenbach, Wm 1.34 Fitzgerald, W. E 5.13 Furman, Robert Gerald .... 11.66 Eure, Willard M 46 Felder, Brad 10.40 Furr, Carl B ,......,...r .14 Fitzgerald, William John .. 69.67 Foshey, Donald Q 2.75 10.86 Foss, Edward L Evens, Auston G 97.33 Felicko, Steve 36.19 Furrer, Douglas 1.78 Fitzpatrick, Charles 21.94 99 Foster, Edward M Evans, C 35 Felippis, A. D 6.54 Fitzpatrick, John J 10.50 Furrow, Douglas 0 29.34 Flaherty, James J 13.66 Evans, Corbit 12.38 Feliv, Arturo 14.02 Foster, George S 1.88 Fuselier, Clayton C. 17.|2 83 Foster, Hubert Evans, E 2.30 Felix, Frank M 16.74 Fuselier, Edward L. . 4.95 Flarherty, John J .99 10 Foster, J. C Evans, Frank J 42.66 Feller, Bill C 9.15 Flanders, Franklin B 3.73 Fuselier, Edward L. 14.78 94 Foster, James M Evans, J 1.20 Feller, Richard Patrick ... - .01 Flannery, John B 2.01 Fuselier, Ludger J. . .70 34 Foster, Joseph H Evans, Leonard N 21.81 Felton, Nicolas W. .59 Flaves, J 26.41 Fussell, James . 15.00 16.70 Foster, Mahlon Evans, Overdown 12.23 Felty, John 1.98 Flawhearty, William — 4.20 Fyhn, Knut 8.72 2.06 Foster, Richard Evans, Robert A 1.98 Fenn, R. 2.81 Fleck, Jerome Charles 8.00 G 1 2.16 Foster, Ronald L 5.94 Fleming, Berney Evans, W • 1.00 Fenton, H. E. . 10.74 .94 5.26 Fleming, Clive Evans, "William H 16.01 [ Fentren, L. L. Foster, Samuel 60.00 Gaard, Anders 97 .01 Fouts, James G Evensen, Even 14.85 Feraci, C. E .66 Fleming, J 16.71 Gaaso, Hallder 7.23, 2.13 Fowler, Bruce N Everett, Alphas T 24.79 Ferdenshy, John A.. 6.82 Fleming, Thomas H 13.00 Gabbard, Vernon K 4.^ 4.20 Fowler, Henry G Everett, Moncre F 54.19 Ferdinandsen, Alfred Ed. 18.40 'Flesher,-Emit M 60.00 Gable, Henry 56 .89 Fowler, James F. ..^ 5.51 Fletcher, Edward A Ever.Sole, Charles L 56 Fereno, Jozsef 14.25 Gabor, Frank 12.Sft.30 Fox, Charles H 1.88 Fletcher, Ferdinand Everson, Russell S 7.20 Ferguson, George J 27.54 Gacer, Marcello .06 .45 Fox, George J 40.57 Fletcher, Richard A Eves, James T 3.05 Ferguson, James E 1.07 Gachetti, R .59-1.27 Fox, Paul A Evry, August 32.30 Ferguson, John O. 30.63 Fletcher, Russell G 1.24 Gaddie, Daniel A 1.78 30.77 Fracker, Paul Ewing, Ralph .....P.. 3.91 Ferguson, Maurice E 4.70 Fletschinger, Francis 49.83 Gaddy, Monroe C 25.38 .~ .04 Frahse, Roy 33.23 Fleury, Arthur Ewing, William F 10.66 ; Ferguson, Ralph J 35.96 Gaffney, J. J 8.90 6.24 Fraley, Forrest 10.26 Fleury, Wilfred D Ezell, Columbus R 2.13 Ferguson, Richard M 1.34 Gafford, Ben P 5.44 224.26 Frame, Thomas H Fernandes, Mauel C 5.56 Fline, Robert Roy 24.74 Gagnet, Harold A .14 .r 5.77, France, James C Fernandez, Carmelo T 2.48 Flippin, Richard Lee 2.67 Gail, J. A 2.79 Faanes, Byron 27 Fernandez, Francisco 0 19.88 Franciose, Mario 24.50 Flippo, James C 94 Gailbraith, Robert W. 32.75 Fabel, Gabriel V, 21.27 Fernandez, Jose D Flockhart, David G 18.72 Francis, Joseph P 37.96 56.40 Gainey, Gilbert 1.98 Mississippi Steamship Company J • 4,' i �irI Hage Sixteen IT' THE SEAFARERS EOG Friday. December 19. 1947 , Television 'n Everything For Seafarers Can Be Enjoyed In The New York Hall m ip- i- • U',-, • SIU Halls are homes away from home for the members of the Sea.farers International Union. Picture above shows the Christmas wreath donated by Brother Jerry Markantonatus hanging in the recreation room of the New York Hall, and the shot at the left is of men relaxing and enjoying the many facilities to be found on the third deck. '}i 'i| ^ 'I / I *- > V 1 :{ Fights, wrestling matches, baseball and football games—all for the asking. SIU members have front row seats to all events without shelling out a red cent. They don't even have to guzzle beer in a ginmill when they want entertainment. All they have to do is visit the New York Hall and park themselves in front of the television screen. A new addition to the many entertainment features is the television set. The Seafarers is one of the few unions to have a television set in the Hall, where it can be enjoyed by all members. r,• m For Brothers who like more active sports, this skill machine will give Ihiem a good run. Out of the picture on. the left is the poca-Cola machine which is kept in constant operation by the thirsty Seafarers. • ^ i' "Ask her if she's got a friend for me." The public telephone on the recre< ation deck gets a good play from SIU men. They transact business, make dates, and call home when they get in from a long trip. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource December 19, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 51 Description An account of the resource Headlines CITIES SERVICE ADDS 8 SHIPS,TO GET 3 MORE BRASS HAT CALLS FOR HEARING UNIT RETURN - UNDER COAST GUARD REAL LOWDOWN ON SHIPS SALES;US SHIPPERS WANTED WANTED BARGAINS ALIENS URGED TO APPLY FOR VISAS AS FIRST STEP TOWARD CITIZENSHIP PRESENTING 10 WHYS TO UNIONISM SEAFARER SURVIVES SWANK PHILADEPHIA CONCERT NEW YORK BRANCH SEES FILM OF SHIPYARD STRIKE ALCOA BUILDING WORLD'S BIGGEST BAUXITE PORT THINGS THAT EVERY SEAFARER SHOULD KNOW SHIPPING STILL STRONG IN BOSTON; TANKER IN WITH PLENTY OF BEEFS FEW GASHOUNDS FOUL THINGS UP IN FRISICO ISTHMIAN CREWMAN HAIL NEW AGREEMENT SHIPPING HOLDS FAIR IN MOBILE PROSPECTS GOOD EXTRA SHIPS KEEP MIAMI BUSY;MORE VESSELS EXPECTED IN PORT NEW YORK ENJOYS WEEK OF GOOD SHIPPING;NEARBY PORTS ASL BRANCK FOR SEAMEN SAVANNAJ GIVES WORD ON REAL HUNGRY SKIPPER WAIT FOR PAYOFF PATROLMAN,SAYS MARCUS HOOK NOT MUCH DOING IN JACKSONVILLE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT BUSY ON CONTRACTS ;BEEFS ARISE ON LAY-UP WORK SATURDAY NORFOLK AWAITS RETURN OF COAL BOATS TO PORT CORAL SEA PAYOFF HEIGHTS OF COOPERATION BROTHER ASKS UNRELENTINGWAR ON COMMIES,OTHER DISRUPTERS WHY BOSUNS TURN GRAY INJURED CREWMEMBER IS REMOVED FROM SS SPARKS IN HEAVY SEAS QUICK-WITTED SEAFARER SAVES SHIPMATE FROM DROWNING IN SAVONA SKIPPER MAKES A NIGHTMARE OF NAMPA TRIP ALCOA CALVALIER LOGS A FINE TRIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/19/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fd9f2cc8cebb455677541d83953e2d17.PDF 92668206bcff947f40cdb74715c1505e PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. Cities Service Adds 8 Ships, ToGetS More NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1947 "THANKS, BROTHERS»» The addition of eight ships to the Cities Service fleet, which was announced by the company this week, brings to sixteen the total tankers operated by the company. Three additional ves­ sels are to be added shortly. Underway at this time is a National Labor Relations Board election to determine a bargain­ ing agent for the unlicensed per­ sonnel of the fleet. The SIU now ehjoys, according to unofficial reports of the observers, a subsfantial lead in the voting, and when the Union is certified, the ships added since the start of the balloting will also be cov­ ered by the same election. Of the eight ships eligible to be voted when the balloting started, six have already been . polled. Although the election was to have ended on November 19, a sixty-day extension was grant­ ed so that the crews of the two remaining ships could have a voice in the election. Since both are on the shuttle run between the Persian Gulf and French ports, and it is doubtful that either ship will re­ turn in time to vote, the SIU has demanded that the two crews be polled by mail. A meeting on this was to have been held on December 11, but was postponed to a .later date. Brass Hat Calls For Hearing Unit Return - Under Coast Guard The return of the Coast Guard to its wartime posi­ tion as prosecutor, judge, and jury of merchant seamen accused of shipboard offenses was called for in a recent speech by Commodore Halert C. Shepheard, chief of the office of merchant marine safety of the Coast Guard. Speaking before an American Legion merchant mar­ Congratulating Seafarers who walked in the picketlines established by the CIO Shipyard Workers in iheir 144-day strike against the Bethlehem Steel Shipyards, is Samuel Glickman, educational representative of the union. Left to right are Jack Parker, who helped out in New York. Vernon Haworth. Brother Glickman. Tony Gonzalez, and Spud Murphy. Gonzalez and Murphy walked the lines in Baltimore. For story of the movie record of the strike which Glickman showed at the last New York meeting, see page 3. RealLowdown On Ships Sales; USShippers Wanted Bargains WASHINGTON — The latest scandal in this scandalous town is the way United States shippwners have been sitting on their hands while a large percentage of the American merchant fleet was sold to foreign powers. The whole situation can be 1 raced to the fact that U. S. shipowners, even with the enor­ mous profits they gained during the war, wanted Uncle Sam to CLEVELAND, Dec. 8—Tabula­ give them ships, and when he tion of the Hanna, ballots was refused, the big boys sat down on the sidelines and twiddled completed at Cleveland NLRB their thumbs. offices today, with neither un^ In 1945 Congress enacted a law . ion appearing on the ballot get­ allowing the Maritime Commis­ ting a clear majority of the to­ sion to sell any vessels which tal votes cast in this election. could be marked surplus. In the This will mean that it will be tanker field the Commission set necessary to hold a run-off elec­ up statutory prices, but Ameri­ tion early in the spring in order can operators made no attempts for Hanna seamen to decide to buy any of these vessels, figur­ whether they wish to have the ing that if they held off, the SIU Great Lakes District or the Commission would be forced to "independent" LSU represent reduce the already low sales them for collective bargaining prices. purposes. The Commission made several A total of 309 Hanna seamen attempts to interest American ( were eligible to vote, and 304 operators in T-2 tankers, biit men cast their ballots. Results all the operators turned a deaf of the voting vi^re as follows: ear. They maintained that the SIU Great Lakes District—125; price on the T-2 tankers was too Lake Sailors' Union—95; Neither high, and that operating these Union—84. vessels was too expensive. Several Hanna seamen who On Hhe basis of the complaints were contacted after their ships raised by U. S. operators, the .H,were voted, expressed themselves Commission looked to foreign • as being confident that the SIU markets to dispose of what the would win the run-off election. industry had labelled a "lemon." Hanna Seamen Will Revote This Winter No. 50 Many of the vessels were sold, without any squawk from the operators, and in the meantime the American operators made no attempts to buy any of the other tankers held by the Commission, and so the MC proceeded to sell any tanker for which they could get the statutory price. Suddenly the American opera­ tors realized that some of the choice plums had been gathered in by foreign countries, and then they started wailing^ There are still plenty of tank­ ers up for sale, arjd American operators are eligible to buy them at the statutory price, but very few offers haye been re­ ceived. The shipowners still feel that prices will come down and they are putting pressure oh (Continued on Page 7) ine conference in Clevelan d,* Commodore Shepheard charged aminers appointed by the Feder­ al Civil Service Commission. seamen with "incompetency, in­ But the economy-minded Con­ eptitude, and lack of discipline," gress saw no need to add more and urged the "return of auth­ bureaucrats to the payrolls and ority exercised by the Coast neglected to appropriate funds. Already the Coast Guard Guard" as a solution to the brass-hats are working to get problem. the merchant seamen back under In contradiction to the Com­ their "iron-thumb" control. modore's harsh words, a recent Before recessing in July the article by Captain Ash, of the Senate, at the instigation of the Masters, Mates, and Pilots, car­ Coast Guard "career men," pass­ ried in the Local 88 News, re­ ed an amendment to the Admin­ cited the fact that shipboard istrative Procedures Act which discipline is excellent since Mas­ will permit the "hooligan navy" ters have not been able to call to reestablish its own Hearing upon the Coast Guard to settle Units. disputes. The men who _commit ship­ board offenses do not go unpun­ Instead, said the Captain, the unions and the law enforcement ished. They are punished by the agencies, .when necessary, have Master of the vessel by loggings, done a job that the brass-hats by law enforcement agencies of the United States if the offense were unable to accomplish. The Commodore cited an in­ warrants it, and by their own stance in which a ship was tied unions in disciplinary actions. up in a foreign port because the crew refused to turn to until the vessel was fumigated as good and sufficient reason for bringing back the "kangaroo courts" in which seamen were prosecuted by CG officers, judg­ ed by CG officers, and sentenced by CG officers. MAJOR UPSET This undemocratic machinery was upset in June, 1946, when the Administrative Procedures Act banned all Federal admin­ istrative agencies from holding hearings or trials. It provided that trials be conducted by ex- New Meeting Place For New York Beginning with Wednesday evening. Dec. 17. regular mem­ bership meetings of the New York Branch will be held in the auditorium of Local 91. International Ladies Garment Workers Union. AFL. at 100 East 17th Street, corner of 4th Avenue. The change in meeting place was made because of the limited facilities available in the hall formerly used. The accommodations in Local 91's building wll provide more adequate and comfortable seating facilities, better public ad­ dress system and better ventilation. Remmber the place—^Local 91. 100 East 17th Street, at the southeast corner of 4th Avenue. The time is 7 p.m., Wednesday. December 17. " ' HlTLER-LlKE \ What Commodore Shepheard wants is that the Coast Guard be given back the autocratic rule it once enjoyed over merchant sea­ men, and the rjght to deprive a man of his livelihood, without appeal except to higher CG lev­ els, if he steps out of line. Such practices have been halt­ ed. Merchant seamen are en­ titled to all the protection given other workers. Commodore Shepheard claims that he is worried about the fu­ ture of the merchant marine of the United States. What he is actually worried about is the future of the many Coast Guard officers who made soft jobs for themselves in the "Hearing Units." Instead of turning the destinies of civilian merchant seamen over to the "tender" mercies of CG 9fficers, the Congress of the United States would better serve the people by • cutting down on military bureacracy and by lim­ iting the powers of the Armed Services. Then the Coast Guard could go back to its time-honored and necessary job of watching ice­ bergs. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 12, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG fell' Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA _ Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor Wy-' A• At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office m New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. * George K. Novick, Editor 267 ' The Cauldron Bubbles The price for allowing communists to gain control in trade unions is being paid in France and in Italy. In both those countries, the red fascists, through their pow­ er in the labor movement, have paralyzed the economic life of the people. At this time in the history of the world, the com. mies are playing for huge stakes. Already in their hands are the Balkan states, the heartland of the European con­ tinent. Being ripened for the plucking are France and Italy. Once these last are absorbed into the Soviet body, the democratic hope of mankind will be beaten down, per­ haps never to rise again. Only two things stand between the communists and their ambitions to control the world. Only the indomit­ able spirit of the traditionally democratic French and Italian people has stood off the totalitarianism of com­ munist philosophy thus far, and if this is not supple­ mented by the material aids of the Marshall Plan, then that spirit will die. Stalin and his aids are -using the economic chaos v/rought by the war to bring about the type of rule they want. In France and Italy the communists have not once offered a constructive plan, but on the other hand have been a continually disruptive force, occupied mainly with fomenting strikes so as to embarrass the democratically •elected officials. Hospital Patients 'When entering the nospltal notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the ifumber of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals And to halt the Marshall Plan, the communists on These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, both sides of the Atlantic Oceon have resorted to name- as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging calling, lying, and character-assassination. The humane heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by ' efforts of the people of the United States to rehabilitate writing to them. STATEN ISLAND E. DELLAMANO the war-wrecked economy of Europe has been charac­ J. LEWIS J. BURNS terized as "imperialism." P. CASALINUOVO H. WATSON It is quite true that the French and Italian workers G. J. MILLER T. BOGUS J. ANDERSON need higher wages to catch up with the rising prices G. CARLSON . H. STONE caused by scarcity of food and consumer products. But J. McNEELY tit the communists have no solution except to ask for wage J. M. GARDNER NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL G. RODRIGUEZ raises. They have no plans on how to increase production, O. A. HESS O. S. SHAHAN and production cannot be increased until the tools of J. DUBUQUE W. K. WUNG industry are furnished to the people. E. T. BROWN J. J. O'NEILL C. SCHULTZ /G. CURL The United States, through the Marshall Plan, has N. B. EDRINGTON A. S. CONTI volunteered to supply those tools, and'to keep the people W. VAUGHN ' C. T. WHITE ahve and healthy until they can produce enough for their E. CARAVONA R. L. McGREW F. R. DE VASHER 'R. L. GRESHAM needs, food and clothing also will he furnished to them. I. E. MATHERNE t 4 t If the communists were really as interested in the wel­ FORT STANTON HOSPITAL M. LIUZZA fare of the people as they claim, they would accept this JOHN P. WILLIAMSON '^G. A. WILLIAMS G. HARDEMAN offer with open arms. The true nature of Stalinist com­ R. B. WRIGHT L. A. HOLMES CLIFFORD MIDDLETON munism is shown by the way the commies fight against W. C. COLLEY ' ARCHIE MCGUIGAN alleviating the harsh conditions under which European R. S. LUFLIN J. E. SILKOWSKI men, women, and children are forced to live. R. E.. TRULY JULIUS SUPINSKI L. CLARKE M. D. PENRY ' The American worker can learn a good lesson from C. C. RAYFUSE t S. » what IS happening in France and Italy. He should learn BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. J. E. PENCON not to permit the comrades to gain control of the labor R. LORD A. J. LE JEUNE MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS movement, and he. should also learn that commies, in G. MEANEY J. B. GEISSLER J. BARRON spite of what they say, are the deadly enemies of'the E. E. DAVIS J. O'BYRNE ' peopleE. M, LOOPER C. CREVIER You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. '{on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS L. GROVER C. MASON J. E. MAGUIRE A. A. SAMPSON R. BUNCH t t ft MOBILE HOSPITAL W. J. §ULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERIES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CARDANA M. W. BUSBY R. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE ft ft f GALVESTON HOSPITAL WM. BARGONE DAN GRAVES ~ A. MCALPIN W. CARVANN W. VORRELL P. A. WHITE F. W. GRANT W. E. ROWAN J. HARRIS :> �• Kr^'"'pJ75i^ Friday, December 12, 1947 TBE Presenting 10 Whys To Umonlsm Volunteer Organizer By G. (TEX) SUIT . Your Union — the SIU — is stronger than at any other time in its history. And it appears very likely that it will grow even stronger in the days ahead. But for this to come about, it is up to us individually '— each anc every Seafarer — to keep build­ ing on the solid foundation we already have. You can take part in building your Union by taking an indiv­ idual interest, by getting down to brass tacks and learning every detail that goes into the oper­ ation of Union activity. Know the Union structure, how it operates, the Rules and Constitution which guide it. You should know the whys and wherefores behind every move we make as the best or­ ganized group of seamen on the waterfront. By fortifying yourself with in­ formation about your Union now, by knowing the answers to all the "whys?" beforehand, you'll avoid the risk of being caught with your face hanging out lat­ er. A well-informed membership is the surest guarantee that the Seafarers International Union will continue to be the unbeat­ able force in maritime. With this in mind, here gre ten typical questions Which every Seafarer should be able to an­ swer. If you have the answers to these "whys" the .chances afe you know the score: 1. WHY you must cooperate with your shipmates? 2. WHY your contract is your protection? 3. • WHY every man must be checked when he ships aboard? Gene Nowokonski. who has been sailing for over a yeaj on Cities Service tankers, is plen­ ty active as a volunteer organ­ izer among tankermen of that outfit. He started out as a Sec­ ond Cook and is present sail­ ing as a Steward, a first-rate accomplishment considering that the tankers made only short, coastwise runs. He believes firmly that Cit­ ies Service tankermen are bad­ ly in need of a collective bar­ gaining representative like the Seafarers and is staying with the fleet until the balloting among the company's unlic­ ensed personnel is completed and 'Contract negotiations be­ gin. Nowokonski sees the addi­ tion of the Cities Service fleet to the ever-growing number of SlU-contracted companies as a two-fold benefit: 1) To the Cities Service men them­ selves, whose earning power and working conditions will be, bettered; 2) To the SIU, since the fleet may be expanded to around 20 ships, which will provide more xontract-protect • ed jobs for the membership. • •. • • SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Aliens Urged To Apply For Visas As First Step Toward Citizenship By JOSEPH VOLPIAN our conversations was again that documents required under sec­ Special Services Representative all unnaturalized seamen should tion 7 (c) of the Immigration make every effort to obtain a Act of 1924, which reads in part Despite the many promises visa. as follows: that have been made from time "The immigrant shall fqrnish FIVE YEARS to time, nothing has been done if available, to the consular of­ Once a man has obtained a to grant citizenship to those alien ficer, with his application, two visa and has five years of dis­ seamen who served aboard Am­ copies of his "dossier" and prison charges from American ships, he erican vessels during the critical record and military record, two is eligible for citizenship. Time war years. certified copies of his birth cer­ The closest this ever came to spent going to sea prior to ob­ tificate and two copies of all taining the visa is not wasted, reality was- a piece of legisla­ other available public records provided the applicant continues tion placed before Congress pro­ concerning him kept by the gov­ going to sea until he accummuposing that American citizenship ernment to which he owes al­ lates five years of discharges. be given to aliens who sailed the legiance." The five years of seatime, in nation's ships for three years of However, the consul will ad­ this case, will begin as of the the war period. vise the applicant more particu­ time the man began going to On the basis of past considera­ lars regarding documents which sea on American ships—not when tions shown to merchant seamen ; should be presented. the visa is granted. If he applies by our legislators, it appears Men who are married to Am­ wholly inadvisable for alien for a visa after already having erican citizens need not apply members of our Union to wait three years of discharges, for ex­ for a visa through the consuls in ample, he will need but two for this bill to become law. Con­ foreign ports. They can apply gress may enact the law but the years of discharges to complete right here in the United States the five. speed with which they attend to at an immigration office, where However, to those men who important matters can be mea­ decide to work ashore, it must they are given a "pre-examinasured by a snail's pace. be pointed out that the five tion," which consists of the same GET VISA years in their cases, will begin type of questions asked by the The safest thing, then, for with the issuance of the visa consuls of applicants in'^foreign aliens to do is to take steps on and previous seatime will be ports. These men, who are married their own to qualify for citizen­ discounted. to Americans, can get their citi­ ship. The first step in that di­ APPLY TO CONSULS zenship after a period of two rection is to obtain a visa. All applications for visas The Immigration and Naturali­ should be made to American yearsr zation Service is apparently re­ consuls in foreign ports. Two TESTS NOT HARD luctant to give out any broad witnesses are needed, principal­ As far as passing whatever statement of policy regarding the ly to identify the applicant. tests are given is concerned, status of unnaturalized seamen. The form stating the general there is no need for worry on the We have made repeated effort to requirements for immigration part of any applicant. The gov­ get information on this score, visas, issued by the Immigration ernment has shown that it is but have not been able to get Service, says in part: not out to disqualify anyone on any definite statement that would "If the application is accepted, the basis of knowledge of the the alien, in order to qualify for country's history, etc. clarify the situation. In our most recent attempt, an immigration visa, must, of Furthermore, courses in citi­ we checked with the highest coui'se, establish his admissibility zenship are available in the New sources available in the Immi­ under the immigration laws of York Public schools, and various gration Service, in regard to the United States. In connection agencies throughout the country alien seamen. The substance of with establishing his admissibil­ are equipped and anxious to aid what we were able to glean in ity, an alien must present the prospective citizens. Seafarer Survives Swank Philadelphia Conrert By GEORGE SWIFT way. Of course, it had to be in the center of the row, so seven or eight people had to rise and give me the once-over as I passed to my seat. In fact, it seemed as though a lot more than seven or eight people in that section of the theater found it necessary to give me the once-over. Society gals looked on popeyed and dowagers' chins drop­ ped as I took off that hi-pressure topcoat I bought five years ago—the one with the torn lin­ ing, you know — and exposed PHILADELPHIA—A merchant 4. WHY must a repair list be seaman went to a concert at the Philadelphia Academy of Music made up before the payoff? the other night. Quite something 5. WHY is it necessary to too. My girl friend gave me a four watch »out for spoilers? dollar ticket to keep me whole­ 6. WHY is it necessary to you somely occupied on a night she had to work. Oh, no, she didn't to know you]^ shipping rules? put out four bucks just to keep 7. WHY should you check your me occupied. She was given the slnpchest and stores before sign­ ticket by her boss. Well, I had to look nice for ing on? this affair, so, being in my usual 8. WHY is it necessary to depleted financial condition while watch out for gashounds? on tffe beach, I went to a "bar­ 9. WHY is it essential for you ber school" for a free haircut. These barber students are very to know your contract? hice in that they are willing and One of the top features of the 10. WHY should shipboard anxious to practice haircutting New York Branch meeting De­ on sailors. Shaves can be had, . meetings be held regularly? cember 3 was a 30-minute movie too. And there is no charge, not depicting the strike of 12,000 CIO The answers to these ques­ even for the lopping off of an Shipyard Workers in Baltimore tions are, of coursej fundamen­ occasional piece of nose or ear. and showing hundreds of SIUtal. But the manner in which FURS AND JEWELS SUP members walking the pickthey are answered may vary After an hour-and-a-quarter etlines in support of the lUMwith each Brother's viewpoint. sessidn with a nervous student, I SWA beef. How you Brothers answer emerged from the chair to the The. movies were shown by them is important to the rest query, "Do, you think it looks Samuel Glickman, lUMSWA ed­ of the membership. They should any better?" ucational representative, who serve, too, as good starters for made them himself on a 16-mm I wasn't sure. shipboard discussion. Anyway, tO! the* Academy of movie camera. Let's have the Brothers' view­ Music I hied myself. It turned The SIU-SUP pickets domin­ points. Put your answers down out to be a huge theater throng­ ate the first part of the film on a piece of paper and send ed with the elite of Philadelphia. which was photographed at three them to the SEAFARERS LOG. Everywhere were aristocratic principal points in the Balti­ Thg more information we all looking, richly dressed people. more area, the Key Highway Yard, the Fairfield Yard and the have about our Union and its The furs! The jewels! So I found' an usher and Sparrows Point Yard. functions, the better Union_men In addition to demonstrating we can be. So sound off, Bro­ marched down to my seat—one of the best in the house, by the the sterling support the SIU-SUP thers! that old black sweater I like so well and pants unpressed for three weeks. . Of course, I took all this no­ toriety in my stride, plunked down in scat and pulled out a pack of Black Jack gum. There was a low murmur of comments. I could hear one: "Look at THAT—and chewing gum." LOW CUT FOR FREEDOM Well, the concert was pretty interesting. A young male char­ acter in soup and fish alternate­ ly gently caressed and violently pounded the keys of a piano. A female in a very low-cut evening gown—to give her mors freedom, no doubt—sawed on a violin very energetically. She seemed to get the short end of things. She had to stand, play and turn the pages of the music, while the guy playing the piano not only sat on a comfortable stool, ^but had a pal sitting be­ side him for no other purpose but to turn the pages. It was quite an evening. Per­ haps the big story is that I lived through it. New York Branch Sees Film Of Shipyard Strike pickets gave to their fellow June 25 and ended November 16. workers, the film shows hundreds As the result of lUMSWA's de­ of Baltimore cops swinging their termined stand and the aid of nightsticks, scabs driving through the SIU and other unions, a the lines and working inside the wage increase of 12 cents an high wire-mesh fences, and sev­ hour was won for 22,000 work­ eral of the more than 50 pinches ers up and down the coast. Other made by the police. new provisions iiiiproving condi­ Most moving sight is the se­ tions and clarifying seniority quence showing a good union were also won. man lying on the curb waiting The same night that Glickman for an ambulance after being showed his film in New York, struck by a scab auto. the Baltimore Branch received a Another shot that Seafarers plaque from .lUMSWA members will remember shows a shipyard in that area in appreciation of executive catching a cigarette on the aid rendered by the SIU the office steps under the pro­ tection of a bodyguard of half a during the long -walkout. dozen cops twirling nightsticks SIU-SUP men walked in and grinning. lUMSWA lines at all eight of The shipyard strike" against the the yards struck, but Baltimore Atlantic coast yards of the Beth­ was the point of greatest ac­ lehem Steel Company b e g a n| tivity. m 1 ^1 �. -1 i-Vri-,..- -% Page Four THE SEAEAHERS LOG WMAr ttWMK Ftidar/ December 12, 1947 Alcoa Building World's Biggest Bauxite Port The Alcoa Steamship Company will commence construction this month of a $5,000,000 project to transform the tiny fishing vil­ QUESTION: Traditionally the policy of the SIU has been against political action. How do lage of Tembladbra near Port you feel on this subject? of Spain, Trinidad, into tho JOHN BERTIE. Bosun: world's largest bauxite port. DONALD WHITE. OS: I think the present policy is The decision to build is based I agree with Ihe policy lOtt the right one all the way. The on Alcoa's confidence that the per cenl. I think we should have SIU should be for seamen and new uses for aluminum develop­ learned from the way the NMU for seamen only. It can best serve ed during the war will result in has fallen apart, literally gone seamen's economic interests by an ever increasing demand for lo the dogs, as a result of be­ concentrating on those interests. aluminum products in future coming too much involved in For this reason the SIU should years. political action to profit by their not become involved in the mistakes. No political party thai shoreside tactics and menuvers Whether .the highly mechaniz­ I ever heard of goes very far of politicians who do not have ed port project, which will be out of its way to serve the in­ the interests of seamen at heart. completed sometime in 1949, will terests of seamen unless it's tem­ I'm afraid that if our Union did mean additional ships on the porarily convenient to do so. become involved in politics that bauxite run, Alcoa is not yet For that reason, if for no other, in the long run it would be prepared to say, but certainly 1 don't see why the SIU should more weakened tha,n strengthen­ the company anticipates no de­ go out of its way to support any ed. So I say, let's keep our pres­ cline in the bauxite trade. party. We can keep our strength ent policy and keep our Union MANY MACHINES if we hold to our policy. strong. When the new port is com­ pleted, two huge bucket un­ loading machines at pierside will operate at a rate of 1,200 tons JAN ROBERT MUCINS, DE: G. W. JACOBSON, AB: an hour digging the ore from the holds of ships shuttling from I don't think we can run a I feel that political action can Surinam. labor union soundly by mixing hurt the Union. I think we On the same pier, a loading our activities in political mat­ should follow the broad line of boom plus auxiliary equipment democracy without getting in­ ters. I am therefore against poli­ will "oe able to load a ship north­ volved in politics. I wouldn't tical action by the SIU. For one bound for the U.S. at a rate of want to see the Union get mixed thing, I don't believe it works 2,000 tons an hour. up with—or part of—a political successfully; it hasn't worked An 87-foot conveyor system party. It would mean that the with other unions that have will be installed to transfer ore Union would be giving up some spent a helluva a lot of time from a shuttle ship to a north­ and energy in political matters, .of its economic functions for bound vessel or to one of the 15 political ones. We are an organi­ as far as I can see. It seems that storage tanks Id' be built along one reason why the SIU has zation of seamen united on eco­ the shore. Total storage capacity been so successful as a labor nomic objectives. As such we will be 75,000 tons which can be union is because it has not be­ should keep on fighting—as we increased to 125,000 if required, come mixed up in politics and have in the past for the im­ although Alcoa does not expect has concentrated on economic proved economic welfare of sea­ to store ore for long periods. men. beefs. At present, Alcoa brings about 250,000 tons of bauxite north to the U.S. every month, of which about one half is transferred at Trinidad. The nev/ port is being By EDDIE BENDER collected from anyone who is 3. BOOKS—Permits are closed Brother wishes to come out of 3uilt to speed up the process. more than 12 months in arrears, and none are issued except those retirement, it is imperative to Land for the project is being Every member of the Seafar­ unless he can present sufficient approved by the organizers. Ev­ bring a statement from your leased by Alcoa from the British ers International Union should evidence to warrant reinstate­ en these are kept to a minimum place of employment or a letter government. The new mechan­ become thoroughly acquainted ment to the Headquarters Rein­ so as to avoid overcrowding of to verify your whereabouts dur­ ized pier will be adjacent to the with his organization. He should statement Committee. U.S. Navy's Trinidad pier, and the Union. Moreover, permitmen ing retirement. know what's being done—and in good standing with enough • This procedure was brought 6. RECORDS—Our Headquar­ the company is building new why—so that he can get the seatime and a qualified rating, about by the slow trend of ship­ ters office in New York now has facilities for the local fishing maximum benefits of member­ will have to remain in their ping in almost all ports in re­ a system in operation whereby industries which previously oc­ ship. cent weeks, and unless the sit­ present status until such time every member's redords can be cupied the. Tembladora site. Besides the individual advan­ uation changes, this policy will as the membership allows issu­ checked as fast as requests for tages of knowing the score, the have to be followed rigidly for ance of books. Our Hero them come in. It will be worth­ Union as a body can function the protection of the active All branches will be notified while to drop in on the sixth " smoothly and with a minimum members. when books are again opened. floor to check, your records, of wasted energy if it is sup­ At that time applications will whether your book is in good 2. TRANSFERS, ETC.—Anyone ported by a well-informed mem­ be accepted only after approval standing or not. You can rest desiring to transfer from one de­ bership. by a committee elected for that assured that you" will be given partment to another must have Bearing this in mind, the smart purpose. a thorough check of your rec­ thing for you to do is to get a one year of seatime before he ords with the least possible jde-^ can switch to another depart­ 4. STRIKE CLEARANCES — copy of the Shipping Rules and lay. study them as thoroughly as you ment. This year of seatime must There are still many men who be proven by certificates of dis­ do not have their strike clear­ 7. WHERE TO GO—Reinstate­ can. These rules were made by charges, with the man appear­ ments, payment of dues and as­ ances for«the 1946''General Strike the membership and they are ing before a committee of the and the recent Isthmian strike. sessments, issuance of duplicate followed to the dot. Know them! department to which he wishes Time and effort can be saved if books and permits, letters of If you don't understand some to be transferred. these men will bring all neces­ endorsement and transfers frbm of the provisions, it's no crime sary proof to warrant clearances one department to another—all Transfers from another Dis­ to ask what they mean. Any when they come to register. No these matters are handled on the oldtimer will, be glad to help trict of the SIU to the Atlantic man will be shipped unless he sixth deck of the New York HalL and Gulf District have been sus­ you learn the score. Or, better had the satisfactory proof. Clear­ still, don't hesitate to approach pended until further notice. ances will be issued only after Beefs and Special Services are However, the right of a mem­ handled on the fifth floor. Men any Union official for the claria trial committee has x-ecom- wishing to do volunteer organiz­ ber from one District to ship ' fication you need. out from another District has mended them for both strikes. ing on non-union ships can got ' THINGS TO KNOW not been curtailed and the orig­ 5. RETIREMENT — Don't put information froip the organizers, There gre some other things inal regulations are still effec­ off retiring your book if you in­ who are also located on the fifti, you should keep at your finger­ tive. tend to stay on the beach in­ floor. Alfred Paulsen, 4-fo.ot 6-inch, tips. Like tbese, for example: Anyone desiring endorsement definitely, either to rest or work Registration and sffipping still "hero" of the Alexander Wool1. REINSTATEMENT—This is for the next higher rating in his ashore. This will save you plenty take place on the second floor. If cotl. By keeping a level head getting tougher every day. It is particular department must have of cabbage and embarrassment you haven't voted yet in the one night, he trapped Wilheladvisable that all hands do their a year of seatime to show a when you come up. with your 1948 Union elections^ you can mine, better known as.. utmost to keep lir''good standing. dommittee before he can be giv­ book in bad standing. cast your ballot in the voting "Bones." the female pickpocket It is for your own protection en- a letter of endorsement to Retirement is every member's booths on the third floor recrea­ of Port of Spain who had re­ that you understand fully the the Coast Guard. This ruling will privilege when in good stand­ tion room. You can call for your lieved more than one • good X • situation in regard to members avoid -crowding up in ratings in ing, but no retirement will be mail and check your baggage on Seafarer of his hard-earned in arrears. certain departments and thus honored when a member has a the fourth floor, the same old dough. She won't be doing it No dues or assessments are ease shipping. hole' in his card. Whenever a stand. anymore. Things That Every Seafarer Should Know .it';® �Friday. Dacambar 12. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG - Page-Fira Shipping StttI Strong In Boston; Tankers In With Plenty Of Beefs By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON—Business and ship­ The gang on the Beaver Vicping continue to move right I tory also pulled in with some along in the Port of Boston and beefs, which were ironed out r;^a\' o.Xv as much as possible, considering its environs. At various times it looked as that this was not the payoff port. The SS F. Marion Crawford though it would be impossible to furnish all the replacements (Waterman) paid off cleanly, being called in, but we ^ere with only a couple of disputes helped out considerably by the in the black gang, which were fact that the boys* paying off on the N.G. side. here and elsewhere decided to FUTURE BRIGHT ber of requests for information has decided to take over the ship again in a hurry. By W. H. SIMMONS All in all, it was a rather hec­ on the agreement, from members property, where construction ^ Tankers, as usual, were the SAN FRANCISCO — The old tic week for the port, and the , . I on Isthmian ships making long has begun, as a place to anchor chief source of jobs and in­ Gold Coast has seen quite a bit' runs. outlook for the coming week the new Bay Ridge Bridge to come. Paying off here after 9of activity in the past week, but appears pretty good also. The Since we have facilities for be built parallel to the present month voyages were the SS this by no means indicates that mimeographing all the copies we one. Helen starts off the week Vi/ith Yamhill (Ampac) and the SS our financial income has sud­ want, we do not have to bother a payoff on Monday morning, Although construction has Gervais (Pacific Tankers). denly became greatly increased. Headquarters for extra ones — with a couple of tankers sched­ stopped, you can be sure that Other tankers paying off coast­ uled to arrive the same day; so now that we have the agreement The activity has mostly been the SUP is not going to take wise and calling for several re­ there won't be any lack of jobs caused by the gashounds and in hand. (Editor's note: Head­ this lying down. placements on each were the around here for a while anyway. performers who ^sign on the Cal- quarters is reproducing the Isth­ With the cooperation of the Tonto, Fort Republic, Bull Run, The crew of the Yamhill dona­ mar and Isthmian inter-coastal mian contract as a foc'sle card membership, we plan to do a Scotts Bluff. ted $35.00 to the West Coast Sai­ ships on the east coast, then for Isthmian ships.) Freighters taking men here little something extra for the lor, and $58.00 to the LOG. In­ Right here and now I want to Brothers in the Marine Hospital were the India Bear (Pacific Far come out to this coast to per­ dividual credits will appear in congratulate the negotiating com­ here over Christmas. When we East Lines), which took a full form. Honor Rolls of respective pa­ mittee again on this agreement do, we'll report it. crew on deck; the De Soto (Wa­ Here's how it is. We had the pers. with Isthmian. Well done, boys! Yorkmar, a Calmar vessel, in ov­ Here's a little item I found on terman), the Mai-ymar (Calmar), Also the crew of the Tonto er the weekend. There was a lot my desk which I think is good Beaver Victory* (Isthmian), and donated $11.00 to the LOG; and NO BEEFS he Tuskegee Victory (Shepard), of trouble on her, notably with for a laugh; the SS Gervais, $40.00 to the pa­ We have the SS Fairland, Wa­ which also called for a complete Oilers missing watches because Two cockroaches were lunclitients at Ft. Stanton, to be di­ they were ashore gassing up. terman, in for a payoff. She ing in a dirty old sewer and one crew. vided equally between SUP and ROUGH PAYOFFS Just to make things a-;' little came in with no beefs and is a was excitedly discussing the SIU, and Brother J. Carey don­ worse, a Fireman—the Engine good clean ship. The tanker payoffs were on ated $2.00 for the Brothers in spotless, glistening SIU ship from Actually, there was no reason Delegate no less—puUed a hell the rough side, naturally, after the Brighton Marine Hospital. to expect any beefs on her with which they had recently been of a trick. being out so long. Brother Swee­ barred. Brother Red Turner aboard as ney handled the SS Gervais in This fellow went ashore, came Chief Steward and some mighty "I hear," he said, "that the re­ by the office, to see me and said fine Delegates in all three de­ frigerators shine like silver, the Mellville, R. I., and after three got he was a little short of cash. Na- partments, not to mention a good galley shelves are as clean as a days down there finally everything squared away satis­ whistle . and the galley floors Skipper, Captain Ryan. factorily. When we complete the payoff sparkle like diamonds. Why, it's The Yamhill, out 9 months and so clean..." we will report further on her. 33 days, was taken care of by It looks as though the Union "Please," said the second cock­ Brother Goggin. This was a won't be getting that new build­ roach in disgust, nibbling at a tough one with altogether toe By GAL TANNER ing in San Francisco for a while, moldy roll, "not while I'm eat­ much friction aboard, caused or­ because the State of California ing!" MOBILE—Shipping during the iginally by the habit of certain officers snooping and eavesdrop­ past week has been fair with ping at the meetings in the mess- approximately 300 men signed halls, which started the ill feel­ on. Moreover, prospects for next week look pretty good since ing aboard. both the big companies here, Al­ There was some other trouble which will be taken up by the coa and Waterman, have half a MIAMI — Shipping here hit We had word here from the Unions. All beefs were squared dozen vessels scheduled to hit what ought to be an all-time West Coast that the SS Cavalier, away except for a linen beef: Mobile for payoffs. turally I let him have a couple high the first of last week. Wilkerson Steamship Company, the gang went 11 weeks without In a fine display of SIU bro­ of bucks. was on its way to Miami. We linen. "The company argued they therly spirit, some of the crew- ••jt The Philip Schuyler, South also had a letter from the Deck APOLOGIZED ANYWAY couldn't pay it because the lin­ members of the SS Pegasus, Al­ Atlantic, slipped in for a pay­ Delegate, Red Whidden, so the en was stolen (incidentally coa, made up a donation toward When he returned to his ship, off. The Grange Victory, Water­ report is undoubtedly correct. ^swarms of FBI agents met this the defense of those two good instead of going to his bunk for man, was also in port, as were ship and concentrated their in­ Seafarers facing trial in George­ We are on the look out for a siesta he proceeded to the Of­ both the Yarmouth and the vestigation topside, not only with town, British Guiana, for the her and will greet her with open ficers Saloon, and got a little Florida of Eastern ,and P&O regard to the linen but manyaccidental drowning of a launch arms. She should be in port in Steamship Companies. belligerent. .about 10 days to carry general other beefs also, including the captain. These certainly added up to It so happened" that the Cal­ cargo to the Islands and bring questionable disposition of cig­ Specifically this contribution mar Port Captain was present, the gfeatest number of ships to back bananas. She may need arettes from the ship's slopchest). will go toward the beach ex­ and this Fireman raised so ihuch be in Miami for several years, some ironing out. If so we'll get MONEY WAITING penses in Georgetown of a wit­ " trouble that the Port Captain had whether or not Tt's an all-time her in proper Union shape, N ness we are sending back down The members of the Stewards to call in the local police. For­ record. We still are looking for the Dept. left the ship without wait­ there from^here. tunately, by the time the police We hear there is a possibility Carib Queen to start operating ing for their "extra meals" monThose contributing to the do­ 't!arrived the man had sobered up that South Atlantic will send a i-.fl.. out of Key West, but apparently nation included: pretty fast, and offered to apolo­ ship to this port regularly. If so, not before March 1. There will William J. Moise; A. E. Hengize to everybody he had abused. the ship would be bringing in DID vJoMM r>t be a lot of jobs on her once she ning; J. W. Graves; F. P. Droche; Since it was Saturday night, newsprint from Canada on the gets going. JOMES HAVS LINEN T/ N. L. Flowei's; W. S. Toomey; T^ and since the Port Captain knew way back from northern Europe. C. Deale; L. M. KyseK; H. Cl. The Florida is due in for a that the Union does not like It sure would be okay for this Swain; J. M. Hogue; L. Roberts; payoff, and a payoff on her is these ships to go out shorthand- Hall could use the income. J. E. Hall; Elliott; J. W. Travis, always good. There is never a ed, and because he could not get W. J. Loomey; L. L. Davey. dispute, and nobody gets drunk. THANKS TO JIMMY hold of me, th^ Captain asked Balloting is coming along If all ships were as easy to to let the man ride to Portland. The Philip Schuyler had been pretty smoothly, about 400 men •"••il. handle as she is, the life of- a i?The only reason I put this out for three months, which may piecard would be rosy. having voted in Mobile already. story in the LOG is to plead explain why the only man com­ We are still catching the book­ When the Yarmouth came in with the membership by exam­ pletely / sober at the payoff was men when they come in as, soon there was a get-together of uldple to cut this stuff out and act the Engine Delegate, Jim m y as they come off the ships. timers. Brother John Pinkus, the way good SIU men are ob- Babson. Thanks to Jimmy, it A number of Alcoa's C ships was a good payoff with no beefs Watchman, dropped by the Hall • ligated to act. have hit here recently—and gone ey; but it is set up for all hands with Brother Ned Doane. at all. straight into the boneyard. How­ and payable; also for the over­ ISTHMIAN CONTRACTS They got to talking to another ever, anywhei-e from 10 to 20 The Schuyler shipped almost time earned the day of payoff. We have been having quite a an entire new crew, a job that oldtimer and it came, out that The delegates on the Yamhill days later they move back out, few Isthmian inter-coastal ships put us in a bit of a cramp for Pinkus had sailed Bosun on the were real, heads-up Union men a fact that really is helping ship­ in ti'ansit, and can say that every a while. But we managed to crew old Camden for Eastern and that and had everything lined up in ping in Mobile. member on those vessels is her up with a little help from Brother Dick Birmingham had proper order for the Patrol­ So far^we have crewed four of . proud to get the new agreement. Tampa. The ship goes to Pensa- been an AB on her—way back in man, and gave fine assistance at these and three more are due 1911. This was the first time out of tiie yard next week. the payoff. We ' are mimeographing about cola to take on stores and load. these boys had met since. Worth noting is the fact that 600 extra copies in order to be At Pensacola, the crew will sign Both the SS Bull- Run and the able to supply all Isthmian ships foreign articles. The Schuyler is . We'd like to hear of any old­ SS Marymar came in here with three witnesses to the above-' kitting here with plenty of them, going to lopk like a good SIU er shipmates running into each real beefs. Both were squared mentioned trial in British Guiana shipped on these vessels. other. since we have received a num- ship now. away in good style. * Few Gashounds Foul Things Up In Frisco; Isthmian Crewmen Hail New Agreement Shipping Holds Fair In Mobile, Prospects Good Extra Ships Keep Miami Busy; More Vessels Expected In Port 3 �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG New York Enjoys Week Of Good Shipping; Nearby Ports Ask Branch For Seamen Friday, December 12, 1947 In Hospital led the voyage very well. A few enough to eat. It's really cheap­ times when performers and eag- er in the long run. NEW YORK—Thanks to sever- ,er beavers took off work to par- Several other ships worthy of al calls from the outports ask-j^^^^ crew comment made port in New ing for men, plus a fair number| adopted a means to stop York this week. The Cape Caof ships in here for payoffs, toche. Isthmian, was all fouled week in New York has been. up at the payoff due to the Skip­ quite good for. men anxious to Like the Joliet Victory, which per's not knowing how to make set'fjfl? a system to fine the men ship. who headed ashore and pushed up a payroll. Calling other ports before is­ Skippering a ship wgs just suing tripcards is the proper their work off on to others, the too much for this boy, so Isth­ way to crew a ship when short Hawser Eye men prepared a list mian has taken him off. He had of men, and the method is fast of fines for such offenses. three OS on watch, and had catching on now that jobs are made a practice of picking up FINE METHOD tight. *• men in different parts of the The days of indiscriminately Some of the fines ran up to world and paying them ordi­ $50 for those men who contin­ nary seamen's wages. Broiher N. A. Huff. AB. issuing tripcards has come to an ually took off. In a very short pictured aboye, is at present This, too, was patiently un­ end. Most ports now are relying time it proved its effectiveness tangled by the Patrolman and in the Staten Island Marine on the "Don Ameche" for extra and the practice dwindled to the crew got their correct pay. Hospital. He's been there for men. almost nothing. the past month and a half, These calls from outports made HIT THE DECK but hopes to be discharged in I hope more ships will do as a big difference this week in the *time for Christmas. He sends number of men we shipped, and these have done; the complaints Another headache was the bears evidence to the fact that of men shirking their work will Signal Hills, Pacific Tankers. regards to his former ship­ this is one way of getting men be considerably less. The best When the ship came in, the En­ mates, and would like them to write to him. and at the same time put a way to handle these guys is gineer wanted the Firemen to halt to a practice which does fight aboard the ship, and the break watches and go on daya great deal of harm to the'Joliet Victojy^ and Hawser Eye work. have proved it. The fact that she was still a membership. "live" ship having a head of One of Alcoa's prize posses­ Another hardtime ship, the steam didn't stop the Engineer. sions, the Hawser Eye, hit port^ Marymar, Calmar, showed its He was stopped, however, by this week and, as always, she had face in port last week. This ship Patrolman Purcell who gave him her usual load of beefs. She'has just one beef and it's always the straight dope. came in on Friday and the Cap-1 the same—no food, tain knocked off the Stewards Several times crews have I guess by all the hard times I've related there is no need to By BLACKIE CARDULLO Department. fought to correct this situation, state that the Patrolmen are He instructed them that no but on the next trip the com­ keeping on the juihp covering MARCUS HOOK — Shipping has picked up here at last and meals were to be served Satur­ pany goes right back to its old payoffs, sign-ons and visits. we have very few men on the day or Sunday as the payoff tricks. The Marymar is now Every ship gives them a new beach. Moreover, we expect the would take place Monday morn­ known as one-ship, one-trip. problem. How these companies. SS Sigi^al Hills, Pacific Tankers, ing. On the last trip she sailed Skippers and Mates dream up in this port before the end of from the West Coast short of j these problems, I don't know, but the week to load for Germany. A BIT SHORT food as usual. The crew put in new ones are always popping We thought by this time that The time came for the payoff,^ ^he efforts of' up. everybody knew enough not to and It was found that he had Before I close, I'll toss a few made up the payroll to Friday continually throughout the bouquets. The Robin Locksley payoff a ship unless a Union midnight with no provision for trip. and Southland crews are deserv­ Patrolman was aboard, but we wages and subsistence over the ing of a vote of thanks for the evidently must preach this TRY DOUBLE-CROSS week-end. fire styles in which they paid simple point to a few guys. The The crew came to me with| Coast the off. Both ships were in good crew of the SS Carlsbad, which their beef and wearUy, because, shape and everything was in or- paid off the other day, needs a lesson badly. this happens so often on Alcoa . * 'der for the Patrolmen, ships, I picked up the phone to the Marine Hospital. As soon like these are welcome The word was that the shjp and contacted the company. I as jihe left the ship, the com- reliefs to the narasced Patrol would pay off at approximately gave them the beef. They coun­ pany tried to put its own Stew­ men, and compensate for all the 12 noon. Due to a lot of red tape tered with the claim that the ard aboard. The Steward heard worries they run into aboard the encountered getting aboard, the articles had terminated Friday about it and like greased light­ other scows. Patrolman did not reach the at midnight. Carlsbad until 12:30. When he ning he beat it from the hospifinally got there he found that Their bellowing didn't do them , J , " 1 tal and hit the ship, the crew had paid off at 11:30 much good, however, as at the and gone ashore. payoff the men received the wage The Skipper, somewhat taken and subsistence due them. aback by the presence of this The crewmembers had told the Captain that they had called the That should have been the side, told him, "I wind-up aboard the Hawser Eye, thought you were too U1 to come Marcus Hook Hall and been told By JAMES HANNERS it was permissable to ptfy off. but Port Steward Hansen, Al­ This was a damned lie. At no coa's bleeding heart, decided JACKSONVILLE — Shipping time had they been told to pay otherwise. SAW SUCH AN is still slow in the Port of Jack­ off unless a Union Agent or Pa­ He maintained that ice making llWrtEAtTHV sonville with only one ship in trolman was aboard. GOV J in the tropics did not constitute transit. However, the Southport, overtime, in spite of the fact a South. Atlantic ship from COMPANY PAYOFF that one of the messmen was Baltimore, was in good shape Payoffs like the above let tripordered to make it every day with no beefs of any kind. She carders evade payment of dues. between 10 and 11A.M. outside was a good SIU ship. What is worse, a steamship com­ his regular working hours. As yet there has been no vot­ pany loves such a payoff, since ing in the election. There simply Hansen has the idea that Al­ it can have a field day saving have not been enough full book­ coa has never paid this as over­ overfime, money right and left. men on the beach here to or­ time and will not do so now. The SIU has gotten to be very ganize a voting committee. There will be a short delay in popular in this town because of the signing on of this scow. Nevertheless, we expect to be back. You are a very sick man, able to get a committee and get the new television set at the GET SOME DOUGH you should be confined to a bed some ballots cast as soon as the Hall. In fact we have requests for space a week ahead of time In view of what happened on Who knows, you might die on South Wind arrives on or about for many events. the Hawser Eye, and regularly the return trip." December 20. We'll see that The night of the Louis-Walhappens on other Alcoa ships, He kept telling the Steward everybody votes. Don't worry cott fight was sure a big one. I'd advise men sailing these ships he was ill and painted a pic­ about that. The "standing ^room only" sign to niake a good size draw just ture .»of a burial at sea. No mat­ What the prospects are for was out all evening. before hitting port. ter how much he tried to dis- the future cannot be guessed We see where our Patrolman It comes in handy in case him, the Steward stuck right now. However, if we get a Bob Pohle is in the market for a an emergency, and emergencies and made the return trip, chance to crew a fieet,_rf row- wedding ring, and we hope Bgb seem to occur with clocklike reg­ He is still alive and healthy. boats or tourist cruisers, we'll invites us to the affair when it ularity aboard these, scows. It The. Marymar is enough to tax send the story to the LOG you happens. His girl is a Reporter seems that on every Alcoa ship the will of the strongest of Stew­ can be sure. on the Chester Times and she job actions qre necessary to get ards, but this Brother stuck it Whatever happens down here, has given the SIU several good the cabbage due. through. With men like him it's always better weather in the write-ups showing the Union The crew of the Hawser Eye aboard it shouldn't be long be­ winter than it is up the coast. side of things—which is some­ was a fine working unit and ex­ fore Calmar learns that it is And that's something. Brothers, thing you don't see in every newspaper. cept for a few foul balls, hand- easier to see that the men have that's certainly something. By JOE ALGINA Wait For Payoff Patrolman, Says Marcus Hook Not Much Doing In Jacksonville Savannah Gives Word On Real Hungry Skipper By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH—Things are still fair here in this port. We had three more payoffs last week, all three up the line in Charles­ ton. Moreover, we crewed one of these ships, two days after the payoff. The SS Frank Spencer, South Atlantic, was in very good con­ dition, very clean all over, a fact for which the crew deserves full credit. However, there w5s a big beef on the SS Hamlin Garland, an SUP ship which went right to the boneyard. It seems the Old Man did not like to eat very much and, what was worse, did not think anyone else should eat with any degree of heartiness. NO EGGS, NO'NOTHING As a result, the ship sailed short of stores, and the Old Man refused to let the Steward buy anything in Stockholm to feed the crew on the trip back to the States. It was hardly surprising, then, that the ship ran out of eggs, ba­ con, cream, coffee and God knows what else three whole weeks before hitting Charleston. Also, it is hardly surprising that the crew held a meeting and voted unanimously in favor of a motion never to sail again with Captain James E. Frazer. Brothers everywhere might want to be on the watch for this diet-minded Skipper—unless there are some of you who want to get Vour waistlines down a bit. He's going to be looking for a new ship now, since the Gar­ land is in the boneyard. T^e third ship. was the SS William Kamaka oh which all beefs were settled at the pay­ off. The payoff was on a Satur­ day, and on Monday we crewed ber up, just about cleaning out the beach here of rated men. This can be placed, under the heading of good news >if you re­ member some of . pur recent re^ ports. One oldtimer still around is an Oiler named Glisson. Fact is, he ought to be called "Bull Line" Glisson because he keeps saying: "I'll wait till a Bull ship comes along." We can't get him to ship any other way. �THE SEAFARERS E'riday, December 12, 1947 LOG Page SeveS ' Three Seafarers Take Great Lakes District Busy On Contracts; The Long Voyage Home Beefs Arise On Lay-Up Work On Saturday By FRED FARNEN DETROIT — Work has begun was with Brennan when the end on the big job of reopening most came. of the Great Lakes contracts Brother Brennan, who was 42 Those Great Lakes District con­ years old, is survived by his tracts which expire on Decem­ wife, Eleanor. Funeral services ber 31 or January 31 are in pro­ were held in St. Btephen's Chkirch cess of being rewritten to com­ and burial was in Holy Cross ply with the Taft-Hartley Act Cemetery, Philadelphia. and to incorporate certain gains The third death reported was in order to offset the greatly that of Brother John Albert increased cost of living. Dykes, who succumbed at his home-at 507^ East 10th Bt., Btill- As noted in the pages of the water, Okla., on Nov. 25, after a LOG some time ago, manage­ ment of the Detroit and Cleve^ long illness. His age was 45. land Navigation Company has Dykes had been under treat­ again changed hands, and we ment for a partial paralysis will be making a new D & C which developed 'at Karachi, In­ contract with different officials dia, while he was on a Persian this year. Gulf trip. He was flown 11,000 A committee consisting of BIU riiles from there to New York members who work in the vari­ last March when he was ad­ ous departments aboard D & C mitted to the Btaten Island Ma­ ships has already held one meet­ rine Hospital. ing, and will finish the drafting Besides his wife, the former of their demands upon this Com­ Irene Johnson, survivors include FRANK JASKOLSKI pany very' shortly. two brothers, two pephews and lines ship, on Nov. 28, of in­ a niece.. Another brother, Ollie Despite the fact that the D & juries sustained when he fell O., was killed in action in World C management lost considerable through a hatch, his body strik­ War I. money during the past year, we ing the shaft alley, according to must recognize the fact that the Albert J. Ulrich, Ship's Delegate. wages paid by this operator, as He died within two and a half well as other BlU-contracted op­ hours. erators, must keep in line with Ulrifch says Jaskolski suffered increased living costs. Therefore, a severe fracture. First aid in­ the demands upon this operator structions radioed from shore to will be based upon the economic the ship were carried out and needs of our members. everything possible was done for BROWNING BEEF him. Bull lines ordered the vessel Recently, officers aboard the to Miami, Fla., where the body Browning ships now laying up was removed for burial. were instructed to tell their men Jaskolski was 41 years old that they must work Baturdays, and held Book No. 31754. He or they would be fired. joined the SIU in Feb. 1944, This was done arbitrarily by and was in good standing at his the Browning managemnt, des­ death. He had no known next pite the fact that our contract of kin, but he once resided in with this operator specifically Detroit, Mich., accciding to Ul­ states that the work-week dur­ rich. ing fit-out and lay-up shall be Monday through Friday. Thomas J. Brennan died Bo, when the men aboard the aboard the SB Jean Lafitte Nov. BB Coralia, now tied up at De­ 9, in the Canal Zone. He held troit, were told that they would Book No. 6083 and was in good Wreath offered in memory of not have to work Baturdays and standing. Last rites were admin­ istered by a priest who was a Seafarer Thomas J. Brennan Bundays unless they so desired, passenger on the LaFitte. Bro­ by his SIU brothers aboard they walked off the ship in a ther Robert Barrett, a shipmate, the SS Monroe and SS Evelyn. body. However, safety watches Word of the deaths of three Seafarers—two of which occur­ red aboard vessels at sea—was received this week at Union headquarters. Brother Frank Jaskolski died aboard the SB Cornelia, a Bull were maintained as usual. After the men walked off the Coralia, Browning representa­ tives demanded a meeting with the SIU in conjunction with the U.S. Conciliation' and Mediation Service. At this meeting, held in the Detroit Federal Building, the BIU was represented by your Secretary-Treasurer and Brother Russell Smith. Company repre­ sentatives were Mr. T. H. Brown­ ing and Mr. Bparkman Foster, with Mr. Moore representing the Conciliation Service. After considerable discussion on both sides, the meeting broke up with the BIU demanding that the company live up to the con­ tract, and insisting that the men employed aboard the Browning ships were not required to work Baturdays and Bundays, other than for safety watches, unless they so desired. Company representatives de­ manded that the entire matter go to arbitration, and unless an arbitrator agreed upon within 15 days from the date of this meet­ ing, the Senior Judge of the U. S. District Court would be requested to select an impartial arbitrator. WYANDOTTE BEEF Another similar beef of this nature developed aboard the four ships of the Wyandotte Trans­ portation Company, one of our newly contracted operators. When the men aboard two of the Wyandotte vessels were told that they must work on Batur­ days during the lay-up period, they immediately contacted BIU headquarters. In response to their request Brother Russell Smith and your Secretary-Treasurer met with Company representatives to dis­ cuss this beef. After a considerable discussion, company representatives agreed that the Wyandotte seamen would jiot be required" to work on Baturdays during the lay-up Coral Sea Payoff Height Of Cooperation By BILL HIGGS PHILADELPHIA—What wat­ erfront activity that took place in this port during the past week must" be pushed into the back­ ground by the payoff of the Coral Bea, owned by the newlycontracted Coral Bteamship Com­ pany. This was the maiden voyage of the Coral Bea. Bhe took a crew in Tampa and, following'a trip to' Poland, she hit here for the payoff. We went aboard her for the first payoff since coming under , the BIU banner, but never did we dream that a first payoff could be so smooth. There were a few beefs on the ship, as could be expected, but right from the start we got complete cooperation from the Captain, the company Agent , and the Port Bteward. REAL ASSISTANCE In every , matter they bent over backwards • to give the men everything coming to them. There was no quibbling of any sort. • "Bome of the men had neglected to write down the overtime work Tommy Brennan, an oldtimer they had performed and the in the BIU, passed away this Captain came to their assistance week. He was a well-known figby vouching for their work. ur arouhd this town and had Bome Bkippers won't do a thing made many friends during his for a guy if he has it written days of going to sea. down in black and'^'white, but Quite a few of his friends this ,Captain ruled everything in who were on the beach at the favor of the crew. time attended his funeral. His There were a few repairs call­ burial was handled by the ed for and, to insure the crew Union. Tommy is survived by that the repairs would be mqde, his brother who, too, is a mem­ the Skipper signed a letter prora- ber of the BIU. ising them everything needed. He agreed that if the repairs were not made the men could «ign off on mutual consent. No more can be asked of a company than this. The Skip­ (Conlinucd from Page 1) per's name, in case you ever sail Congress to compel the Com­ under him, is N, E. Mavrowleon, A crew can't find a better man. mission to reduce prices./ In the meantime, hundreds of It's obvious that the company is doin^ everything in its power U.S. vessels have been and are to make relations with the BIU being sold to foreign powers and as smooth as possible. We are doing our part by seeing to it thousands of American seamen that competent, industrious men are being deprived of jobs. The shipowner doesn't suffer because take these jobs. This company intends to oper­ his pockets are stuffed with prof­ ate several more ships and, if all its made during the war. of them are as enjoyable to As always, it's the seaman, the handle as this one was, we will guy who does the work, who never have any reason to worry. gets it in the neck. US Operators Pull Ships Sales Sitdown period unles an emergency arose. However, it was too late to contact all of the men and of­ ficers on Friday, December 5, so the men on these ships worked half a day on Baturday. The successful settling of the first real beef which occured since the Wyandotte contract was signed, reveals that our fu­ ture dealings with this particu­ lar management should be okay. We found Mr. Griffith willing to meet us half way, thus mak­ ing it possible for both sides to agree upon a mutually satisfac­ tory settlement. Bince the Wyandotte ships have started to lay-up, several questions have developed aboard these ships. For that reason, a mass meeting of crew members from the BS Wyandotte, BB Hu­ ron, and BS -Conneaut was held ast Thursday, December 4. Brother OrviUe Kramer of the BB Conneaut acted as chairman of the informal mass meeting, and several sections of the Wy­ andotte contract which were not cleariy understood by crew mem­ bers were thoroughly discussec and explained. ^ The meeting lasted for better than two hours, during which all Wyandotte crew members had their questions fully answered. As a result of this meeting the Wyandotte seamen expressed themselves as being well satis­ fied with the present way that things were running. Crew members were instructed to fill out lay-up lists and re­ pair lists for their respective ships in order to protect the obs and conditions of the Wyan­ dotte seamen. It was also decided that a -mass meeting of all Wy­ andotte seamen would be held in Wyandotte next spring dur­ ing the lay-up period. Beveral minor beefs which have developed on these ships over a period of time were dis­ cussed and crew members were shown how these beefs could be properly adjusted. AU in all, it was a very sat­ isfactory meeting, and Wyandotte seamen were fully satisfied at the results. -• •n -(•/; J i Norfolk Awaits Return Of Goaf Boats To Port By RAY WHITE ' NORFOLK — After an active period, shipping slowed down again in Norfolk last week. Asa result, there are more book­ men around than there have been for quite some time. Or per­ haps their presence is due to the fact that Christmas is near. The Branch business by-andlarge is running about the same, but due to the future outlook it will be necessary to lay off the extra Patrolman this port has carried for the past lev/ months. This is all part of the eco­ nomizing program laid down by the last Agents Conference. In addition, we are cutting our phone bills to a minimum in line with the recommendation of the Becretary-Treasurer. Voting in Norfolk will prob­ ably run to an all-time high this year because every bookman is coming in to vote his choice of officials . This is ample evidence of the democratic manner in which the BIU is run. It certainly is the duty of every bookman to vote in the elections. EXPECT COAL SHIPS There are quite a few ships plying the coal runs which are due back anytime. When they get in, shipping should pick up for the next couple of weeks. There isn't much news on the local labor front. Everything is quiet in this area. However, the weather is, getting cold and rainy. Next to Siberia, Norfolk has the best weather in the world. The Hall was empty Decem­ ber 5. Why, you ask? Well, we were having a Victory Train parade. All,the boys were watch-. ing the bands. Maybe they had their eyes v fixed on those high stepping drum majorettes, who knows? Must say that even the real oldtimers were taking a peep. ^1 •1 ./(il M -.1 �- '• ft "J. '. •• , •i'''^-i;.''-t'if-• - ^ • Page Eight Brother Asks Unrelenting War On Commies, Other Disrupters By PAUL* PARSONS • • . - . , THE^ SE AFA RERS LOG ; Friday, December 12, 1947 ^ Why Bosuns Turn Gray By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN There is never any time bet­ one trip and one trip only. No permits should be issued ter than the present to fight and There is plenty of literature expel communists and other un- away from our own shores, on how to become an AB, a American elements from the moreover, and any card issued Tankerman, a Mate, a Lifeboatmidst of our industries and un­ rin the future should be passed man or what have you, but. I ions, and the best 'way to fight out only after cateful screening never have seen much on how them is never to allow them to of the applicant for subversive to become a Bosun. As a result, • penetrate the unions and the in­ political beliefs — including, of MERCHANT SEAMEN, by Wil­ such- a fashion as to be deliber­ everybody knows what a good course, communism. liam L. Standard. 224 pages. ately misleading. dustries in the first place. Bosun should do and be, but The SIU has gone on record International Publishers, $2.50. These are important points in no two opinions agree. SELLOUT IGNORED opposing these elements because my personal union creed and I I've usually found, however, William L. Standard, attorney Left' out of the book are such of their past and present rec­ would like to see the views of for the National Maritime Union, that a one-trip Ordinary can tell ords and policies of bloodshed, some of the other Brothers on CIO, since its inception in 1937, things as the way the NMU the Bosun more than anybody toadied to Government agencies terror and the virtual enslave­ this same subject. and before that lawyer for the during the war, to the detriment else and, moreover, he's gener­ ment of labor. ally very sure of himself. Naturally, I am sure that the Marine Workers Industrial At home and abroad we have views of all of you closely par­ Union, has written what he of the membership; the role the I've long felt that some sort and the Committee for watched events evidencing their allel my own, and I am certain terms a brief history of the NMU ... TT •. 1 J • ,1. pf Bosun's column in the LOG Unity played m the ,, , . TT ruthlessness and deslxuctiveness that you are solid against any struggles that "preceded the for­ Maritime „ ^ X ii• T^1 would be a good thing. Here we sellout of the Marine Firemen! , , , and we are. glad to note that bloody communist effort to tram­ mation of the present maritime and the Marine Engineers after ques ions, ^people elsewhere are exposing ple us underfoot, as the com­ unions." X 1 OTTT 1 swers and experiences on diffi-. the successful SIU General situations and them too. munists have trampled millions It is obvious, however, that Strike; and the poor showing ,, , TVTTv/rTT J • xXX X proWcms. For example: SLAPPED DOWN the world over. his purpose is not to give an xu the NMU made in its attempt Once I had to get a man up Several times they have had objective treatment to the story. to organize the Isthmian. sea­ a topmast that was too big and He is a special pleader, and his men. • their hands slapped for attempt­ too high for anyone in the skeling to disrupt our organization, aim is to strengthen the com­ As far as Mr. Standard is con-' gton crew we had aboard to and we should be more alert munists' position in the NMU by cerned, the AFL M a r i t i m.e dimb. What had happened was The membership has gone than ever to the necessity of setting forth their views in Unions do not exist, and his some spiteful performer had on record to prefer charges blocking them from admission to authoritative fashion. work gives no inkling of their hauled down the last dummy against all gashounds and It is significant that this book influence upon, or contributions our Union. performers as well as the We . should be absolutely sure was published right before the to, the organization of maritime gantline before I came aboard. ASKS BOY MATE men who willfully destroy or of every permit and every ap­ NMU Convention which took workers. Just for fun I put the ques­ steal ships gear. The SIU has plication for a permit. When­ place in September and early It is common, practice for so- tion to our schoolboy Mate. October. no place for men who ruin ever these boys have failed in called left wingers to rewrite Well, the Mate had an idea, the good conditions the one place, they try in another, Mr. Standard proves his points history so that it expounds their you have to hand it to him. He Union wins for them. Take and you can be certain that they by virtue of mere statements, action in shipboard meetings have their eyes on us and that without any verification. What own peculiar point of view. This|wanted to lash a man's ankles against men guilty of these they are watching for a chance evidence he does present is in­ usually means falsification of together and have him climb facts, or at best ignoring histor­ barefooted! things. to disrupt us as they have the complete, more thanjpften inac­ ical truths. I don't know how I managed curate, and most times used in NMU. Mr. Standard does both, and a straight face while I reminded At present they do not stand so his purposed history of the him that his idea might be the a ghost of a chance of coming American merchant marine be­ answer for a coco palm but into our midst any more than comes nothing more than a his­ would hardly do on a smooth, they have in the past—provided tory of the communist fraction vertical topmast. There was an we do not relax our alertness in in the maritime industry. answer, though. ,the face of the march of com­ Once when I was kidding my­ And as every sincere seaman munism in the world today. NEW YORK—I ran across a To put him in his place I knows, that history is replete self that I'd quit the sea I was It is my firm belief that we First Assistant Engineer this sat him down and, in words of with sellouts, scabbery, and in­ working for a tree surgeon. I have plenty of permits at home week who thought he had found one syllable, explained to him ternal and external struggles to had a tree one day nobody could and abroad to fill the jobs. In a loophole in the Union contract what would happen if he in­ get up by any of the methods further the Moscow line. fact, the jobs available now which would cut down consid­ sisted upon going through with available to us. We could have should be filled without any erably on the overtime. X X it. used extension ladders, but we CAREER IN C-MAJOR, by James further issues of permits. He thought he had it all figFirst, when he put the Oilers didn't have any. M. Cain, Avon: 25 cents. The stopping ,. , of^ additional . per- I ured out. He. went through the and Firemen on daywork they Fortunately, I had an . exnuts would ^ twofold m Pur-[ found that, when would be finished Reprint of a 1936 yarn which at 5 P.M. At steeplejack in my crew who ppse: It would protect the men broken, the Fire- this time they would knock off, is below the best Cain standard. showed us a trick or two. He already m the Union; and it Oilers shall become - ash up and go ashore. Immed­ However, if you can take the ut­ piped up: "From that flagpole would prevent any infiltration by dayworkers. iately he threw up his hands and terly fantastic grand opera plot, I can get to the second limb these undesirable elements. This was okay, but the payoff shouted, "Who will stand the jmu will get your 25-cents worth. then rope-work myself to the WANTS VIEWS Story is about a tough-guy con­ top." came when he decided that he watches." In a case where no men are was going to turn all hands to I told him it was not my struction engineer married to a "Okay," I said, "but how. are available for jobs, plain shipping daywork and at 5 P.M. he was worry—it was his idea in the socialite trollop who flops as a you going to get up the pole." • cards should be issued good for going to put the men on secur­ first place. The contract, and I' professional singer. • The gent. He showed me and I never ity watch, as he called it. pointed out to him the clause, who is not nearly so hardboiled forgot. And the incident demon­ This was his own idea, other­ says that as dayworkers -their as you expect Cain characters to strates that a Bosun has to have wise the men would receive hours are from 8 to 12 and 1 be, also has a fling at professional practical knowledge of a little singing. He flops too and, for overtime for their work after to 5. bit of everything including tree 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. Of Seafarers waiting to ship I suggested that, after 5'some reason, he and the girl live surgery and steeple jacking. It course, after their "security o'clock, he and the Chief take' happily forever after, out of the New York Hall comes in handy. watch" they would again turn over with the watch Engineer j can now pass the lime as XXX UP IN A JIFFY to daywork at 8 A.M. and ^ everything would work out JOURNEYMAif, by Erskine spectators at the big-time I took a young AB willing to Cald-well. Penguin Books, 137 This little dream was to have fine. boxing matches, hockey and go up the mast—he volunteered. pages, 25 cents. taken place aboard the Signal basketball games, movies and I took him to the foc'sle whei-e OUT FOR COUNT Hills, Pacific, Tankers, which newsreels and what have Journeyman, in case you stanchions "were handy and drill­ nosed in here the other day. you — without si>ending a That finished it. He didn't rise' haven't guessed it, is an itinerFortunately, the whole scheme .for the bell and the contract ant preacher who travels the ed him for an hour in making dime for the ducats. The , rolling hitches and using them. much-discussed television set remained but a dream -when the won another bout by a knock- universally familiar country fur- Three pieces of line were used, is now set up cmd operating looking a little rowed twice before by Author one for each foot and one for and put up a howl. on all fours. groggy when I left him, ifut he' CaldwelT in "Tobacco Road" and his chest just under the arms. There are plenty of good will probably lock himself in his "God's Little Acre. Spliced-in bowlines served as WANTED IMPOSSIBLE seats available for all these room with a copy of the agree­ In the few days roving preach­ stirrups. activities in the recreation Men who have sailed these T-2 ment and begin looking for new er Semon Dye lays over in Rolling hitches enabled the room of the third floor, Montankers know that doing what mean.s of di.sruption. Rocky Comfort he blasts the nan to slide one slliTup up while -day through Saturday until this Engineer proposed is wholly If he does, we'll be waiting emotions of almost every inhab­ his weight was on the other. 11 P.M. each night. impossible. When the plant is in for him. He is not the first guy itant sky-high. Stepping into the high stirrup, -Handling the contrcff board operation, it requires a full who thought he had -found the He cheats the males; sports he could bripg the lower one up. of the machine is our es­ watch below at all times. "Achilles Heel" of the SIU, and with the females; then winds up The rolling hitch on" the chest teemed building superinten­ The Engineer, if he had stop­ when he comes up with another his lecherous, whiskey-drinking line was pushed up as he need­ dent, Frenchy Michelet, ably ped to think for a minute, knew brainstorm • we'll probably find visit with a hell-raising revival ed it ^d served as a safety b^lt. assisted by "Lil Abiier" this too, but he wanted some the solution on the same page meeting. When the boy got his confi­ Barthes, night dispatcher. work done and thought he could of the agreement. He's off the next morning in dence, I let him go. He went up So all you Brothers who do it and at' the same time save his host's automobile before the in a jiffy. Aside-from the train­ The contract is a nice little •want to beat the cold wea­ good old Pacific Tankers a few sun and his bewildered victims ing time, I don't believe it took thing to have around, but it ther — and the gin mills bucks. Naturally, he wasn't are up. a quarter of an hour to rig that never seems to do the buckos — . come on up and see thinking for a minute about be­ Less .violent, than "Tobacco dummy gantline. What would any good even when they know what's going on in comfort­ ing boosted to Chief. Road," "Journeyman" is, never­ have happened if I'd lashed the it by heart. able style. At any rate, his "operation-notheless, lusty enough for normal boy's ankles together I hate toovertime" didn't come off. James Purcell . tastes. think. On Performers 5- " • '• ' ' ' • .'^- - ,: 1 Fights For Free �Friday, December 12. 1947' THE S E A FARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS |||||i||^ Injured Crewmember Is Removed Quick-Witted Seafarer From SS Sparks In Heavy Seas Saves Shipmate Frant The recent trip to Europe of the SS Governor Sparks, Water­ man, turned up about every­ thing in the book including the rough-weather rescue of an in­ jured seaman off the Florida coast on the way back to New Orleans, according to "Whitey" Gann, Cook. The rescue came near the end of the voyage. With Miami in sight and a heavy sea running, an OS named Neely, climbed in the hole and fell about 20 feet to the tank top, landing on his back. It was 1:30 in the after­ noon and Neely was hurt plenty and in great pain. Drowning In Savona If it hadn't been for the heads-up thinking of a shipimate standing early morning gangway watch aboard the SS Robert R. McBurney in Savona, Italy, recently, they^' might have rung "finished with engines" for SeafarerWiley T. Stricklin. The brother whose presence of mind is re­ sponsible for Stricklin's being alive and kicking today is Ver­ non Porter, an AB. He revived Stricklin by artificial respiration after hauling him out of the v^ter in unconscious condition. * LOTS OF ORDERS When his pain steadily grew worse, the Captain had to radio for a doctor, and 45 minutes later a Coast Guard crash boat came out with a lieutenant, a doctor and a very young seaman aboard. They didn't dare put the crash boat's nose under the gangplank because of the state of the sea and the heavy gale that was blowing. As a result, orders flew fast and furiously. "Raise the gangplank," some­ one would yell. "Throw over a Bosun's ladder," would come next. Then, "Up anchor and give Resting in bunk rigged by his shipmates, B;rother Neely awaits transfer from the SS Governor Sparks to crash boat. his backbone or the vertebra connecting the last rib fractured. Meanwhile, the deck gang was rigging a sling to lower the in­ jured Neely and within 30 min­ utes the necessary paper wcrk was done and the cfash boat, without losing an inch df paint was headed for shore with Neely aboard. However, by now it was nearly five o'clock, and Gann figures that a good two hours was lost by all around ineffici­ ency in the matter of getting the doctor on and off. PLENTY OF BEEFS Basket containing injured Seafarer is lowered over side to crash boat. Upright figure in basket is' a crewmember who was lowered with Neely to handle the lines. The rescue off Miami came close to the end of a trip which had seen its share of beefs. In the beginning, en route from New Orleans to Charleston, the Captain issued no cigarettes at all. Gann says that if it hadn't been for the Chief Engineer most of the crew would have had to do without'^smokes. Toward the end of the trip when there were three weeks to go, a mere two cartons apiece were issued to all hands. After the last shipboard meeting an at­ tempt was made to do something about the situation and back in New Orleans, Patrolman Buck Stevens asked the Captain a few questions. The Old Man had an explana­ tion. "The slopchest and the pay­ roll are all made up and in or­ der," he said,_ "and if the , men want to gamble with their cig­ arettes I don't give a damn if they smoke or not." Just how the crew could have gambled with non-existent cigarettes is something which Whitey Gann says he can't understand. Other beefs concerned the Old Man's reluctance to issue draws in London and Antwerp. And then there was the water. It came out brown in the baths, Gann claim's and says that when he dried himself after a show­ er the towel looked as if it had been rolled in bauxite. Like everybody else, Gann anc his fellow crewmen were amazec by the apparent prosperity of Belgium. "You can get a new car, a fur coat or almost any­ thing else you have the mazuma to pay for," he says, pointing put that there are a lot of American goods selling at prices about 10 percent above U.S. prices. What impressed him and the others was the difference between Bel­ gium and England. us steerage way." The one thing they didn't do was put out an oil slick, Gann reports. Finally things got squared away and the dpctor came up a ladder. He gave Neely a needle to kill the pain, and examined him as thoroughly as he could without X-ray and other equip­ ment. But he was unable to say whether his rib was broken from Stricklin had toppled into the water as the McBurney was dis­ charging her cargo of coal in the Italian port. He suffered se­ vere facial injuries in the course of his fall and is now recover­ ing in a Savona hospital, accord­ ing to a report to the LOG from the vessel's Chief Steward, Frank S. Mitchell. ON WATCH The episode- occurred shortly after Brother Porter took over the midnight to 4 a.m. watch. At 12:45 a.m. an Italian longshore­ man very excitedly X'an up to Porter hollering: "Officer and water!" VERNON PORTER three men to the dock. Porter hanging on to the unconscious man's belt for all he was worth. As they cleared the watei*. Por­ ter saw the victim's face; whichhe says, had an "awful" gash over one eye and was swollen< beyond recognition. Porter says he thought at first that an officer had fallen into Porter went to work pronto as the water. soon as he was set down on: the "I grabbed a I'fe ring from dock. He immediately loosened! the bulwark just aft of the the belt of the man and began* house on the inshore side of the applying artificial respiration to. ship," he says in an account of his motionless body. the incident. He tossed the ring to one of the longshoremen, who was so excited that he dropped it in the water. Realizing he would need light. Porter headed for his locker on the double. On the way back from his quarters he ran into R. E. Creamer, OS, whom he had relieved at midnight. He told him to call the Third Mate. Porter was using his head every inch of the way. Before he reached the dock, he had cut a line from the gangway. Mean­ while the Italians had lowered a bucket into the water from the crane which had been working No. 5 hold. One man was on the bucket . HOPS ON BUCKET "I tossed one end of to him and the other the men on the dock. jumped to the bucket Porter^ says. Several minutes elapsed. Ihen? the injured man stirred. They? heard him take a deep breath. Within seconds he was breathing normally. Up to this point all thought" the victim was a longshoreman. While waiting for an ambulance to show up. Porter took the man's wallet from his pocket to> establish his identity. A SHIPMATE "It was only then that we' learned he was W. T. Stricklin, . one of our Wipers," he reveals. Porter noted that Stricklin's wrist watch had stopped at 12:45) a.m. "I would say he had been inx the water about five or six min­ utes," he adds. "' my line Stricklin was then placed om end to Then I a stretcher which had .been^ myself," brought from the McBurney, bysome of the crew. They carriedl The victim already appealed him across the railroad tracksto be in a bad way. Porter's ac­ on the dock, where the ambul­ count reveals he was "floating ance picked him up shortly with just his back above the water. His feet, arms and head after. were hanging straight down." Porter says "The Third. Mate Crash boat tosses in heavy seas, as doctor climbs ladder to board SS Governor Sparks for look at Neely's injuries. ""He was just beyond my reach, so the Italian with me threw the bight of my line over the man in the water and pulled him close enough for me to get a hold of his belt." The crane then, hauled the stood by, while I went back to the gangway watch." It's for sure that Stricklin is happy Porter had that gangway watch—and that those Italian longshoremen were around, too. >i �Bi-r- ^ • i VV- 1" }&M ll? Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG ."• •- *' •V-i.-a . Fxida7' December 12, 1947 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief MARQUETTE VICTORY, Oct. AliCOA CAVALIER. Oct. 16 27—Chairman J. C. Magnusson; — Cheirman A. B. Steinberg; Secretary W. M. Stark. New Se^et^y Powers. Delegates re­ Business: Delegates and Patrol­ ported no changes in personnel man to check slopchest for quan­ at ! end of present trip. Chief tity and quality. Decision to Steward Miller niade a speech move Wipers rriidship and Elec­ and stated that all overtime has tricians to go topside. List of re­ been okay and thanked crew for pairs made up and approved; wonderful cooperation. New Ci'ewmembers having logs of Business: M b t i o n carried that one-month's pay against them ship will not leave until it is to have Patrolman look into the completely erewed. Pa.tty Mcmatter. Cann made a speech about top­ side, also about the strike in XXX ROBERT INGERSOLL, Oct. 19 1936. The chairman mentioned the abusive treatment of Chief notice. Beefs came up in regards —Chairman I. Davenport; Secre­ Steward and 2nd Steward. Stew­ to quality and quantity of food. tary Charles Dasha. Delegates re­ ards Delegate spoke about the Also need of fumigating crew ported a few hours of disputed Brother whb was handcuffed at quarters. All departments agreed overtime in their departments. New Business: Deck Delegate the gangway by the Chief Mate. to cooperate mor^ in future, and spoke to the Mate, about paint­ S- t- X menu for each meal be posted in ing foc'sles and ' toilets but as IF YOU HAVE A GOOD BEEP OR sues^oN TOPA TOPA. Oct. 1—Chair­ messroom. M/S/C that meeting there are only 2 gallons of paint man John Marshall; Secretary THAT MAY HELP THE SlU YOUR FELLOW the Mate agrees to paint out the C. Wahlganer. New Business: be adjourned. SEAFARERS TAKE THE DECK AT A UAJIOM X X t Deck shower room. Good and Motion that the ice box be thor- K. V. SCHWARTZ (Schwarls MEETING - SHIPBOARD OR SHORESIDE-OR. Welfare: Discussion on cleanli­ ouly inspected by a Union rep­ Sand & Gravel), Oct. 15—Chair­ ness of messrooms and laundry. resentative before any stores are WRITE TO THE LOG . pONj'T SHOOT VOUR man Mike Lack; Secretary Bat Gilmore, Steward, is going to or­ brought aboard. Good and Wel­ Beatty. M/S/C meeting come to der more linen next trip. One MOUTH OFF ATA BARTENDER OR A LAMPfare: General discussion on mak­ order. Books and cards or regu­ fOSr i TELL IT TO YOUR UAJIOM BROTHERS! minute - of silence for Brothers ing the ship a better place to lar members checked and found lost at sea. live. in good order. Discussed matter of why working gear and wash­ ing machine as provied by con­ tract were not yet present aboard. Several beefs regarding X t- % overtime not being signed and XXX CAPSTAN KNOT, Oct. 7 — one case where payment was re­ — By HANK HASTINGS, Oct. 26—Chairman Chairman C. Swain; Secretary fused by Capt. M/S/C that a Daniel Dean; Secretary R. John­ While the weather is getting colder and the cost of living is M. R; S t e V e n s. Departmental committee be elected to look in­ son. Delegates reported no dis­ higher (regardless of- those violent predictions by businessmen, delegates reported all okay ex­ to these matters. M/S/C that puted overtime-ior beefs. New politicians and dreamy newspaper writers that prices would come cept for disputed overtime be­ committee procure blanks for re­ Business: Motion carried to have down) shipping is gradually picking up while plenty of Brothers tween deck and engine depart­ cording all overtime, also man­ remainder of eggs and potatoes are anchored for those ships to come in. Last week is .was so ments. Good and Welfare: Re­ ual defining specified working disposed of and new stores of jammed it looked as if a few catwalks or flying trapezes could port that fruits and juices have duties for various departments been warm at mealtime instead aboard ship. M/S/C meeting be same taken aboard for next trip. have been built by the carpenters so that the men in the back Motion carried that all deck could get up to the counter for those jobs, too! ... Brothers, two of being chilled. Crew reported stores and tools be checked for weeks ago the Isthmian agreement of working rules, etc., was a daslre for more variety of benefit of next crew. Good and printed in this, your weekly official union newspaper, The LOG. pastry and icings on cakes. Welfare: Have library changed Whatever SIU Hall you come into from your trip ask if there XXX for next voyage. One minute of are any cop'ies left of the LOG with the Isthmian agreement in it. STEEL CHEMIST, Sept. 28— silence for Brothers lost at sea. If you get one, study it and keep it with you—^just in case your Chairman I. W. Magarvy; Secre­ next ship happens to be Isthmia^i I... Brother George Meaney * X X' tary E. J. Laws^ Delegates re­ HASTINGS, Sept. 21—Chair­ just had a successfuL operation up there in the Marine hospital ported some disputed overtime man Roy-O'Neill; Secretary Syl­ in Brighton, Mass. and will soon .be leaving his drydock berth in their departments. Education: vester Costa. Delegates reported to sail into New York's Merry Christmas spirit. Brother Meariey New members told about not -on number of-books and , permits writes that the following Brothers are up there: A. (Gus) Bounti; signing on or off without okay^ in their departments. New Busi- R. Lord; M. Dean; E. Hudson; H. Schwarz; J. O'Byrne and E. from i Patrolman. Discussion on XXX „ CRESCENT CITY (Brownim i^ess: Padeyes to be painted Dellamano!... conducting selves as good Union men. Good: and Welfare: ^ SS Co.), Oct. 15—Chairman Sa- j V^ite so as to see them at night. Agreed that ship's delegate vage; Secretary Hadley. M/S/C guard lines on deck to king Brother Jimmy Millican is in town right now after his should: cheek the slop, chest for delegate Wood check on over post to be removed so it will be trip to Trieste, etc. Brother Millican confessed that he was quantity, quality and sizes.'time for cleaning bilges. M/S/C,disturbful. Linen day to ^XXX ^ ^ Ithat fine be placed on each man'be changed to Friday. Good and going to write-a story for the LOG about what he saw in Trieste and whSft' hie feelings were about it... Brother Pete CAROLYN, Sept. 2^Chair- coming aboard intoxicated so'Welfare: , Clothing, m- washing McCoskey- just-^sailed into town after three beachy weeks man P. Losado; Secretary R. that he could not stand watch.' "^^'^bine shwld not be Jeft soakdown in New Ozieans. Brother McCoskey confessed that he Rhoades, Delegates reported no This fine, $5 to be collected by ing over 30 minutes. Five min­ sure would like to have his shipmate. Brother. Dutch Bolz in beefs. New Business: Motion each delegate in his department, utes to be allowed for cleaning town right now so that they could ship together again... carried "that no'man is to enter Jon third offense of same, man's machine after use. Brother Verrill Swearingen, Gulf oldtimer, is in town right messh^ll without a shirt on. Mo­ union book be automatically now ... Brother Paul"Gondzar just sailed into Our Town after tion carried that a fine be levied withdrawn. M/S/C each man do­ a long home, sweet, home bit of shipping on the Madaket against men who leave their nate 25c each meeting to ships and her trips to Europe. Brother Gendzar says he's anchoring dirty .cups on hatches or put fund to be used for union busi­ here to study for his electrician's endorsement... Brother their feet on seats. Money to go ness. M/S/C Brother Chet Louks Louis Galvani just sailed ouJt of the hospital last week. .. to men in marine hospital at be elected permanent treasurer. X X X port of payoff. One minute of M/S/C there be a regular meet­ ROBERT STUART, Oct. 24— silence for Brothers lost at sea. ing held on 2nd and 16th of Chairman W. H. Mason; Secre­ This Week's Seafarer and Story: We saw Brother Joe Pilutis, each month, plus any special tary W. Doyle. Delegates report­ meeting necessary. M/S/C any ed things running smooth. Re­ the oldtimer, last week. For the first time we noticed he was not member not on watch, and not pair list made up and approved carrying a mustache on his face. Nevertheless, he looks the same, attending meeting be fined $1 to by crew. Good and Welfare: in fact, a few years younger, and he has just recovered from a go in ship's fund. M/S/C meet­ Suggestion that men keep mess- facial illness which caused him to leave his home, the SS Evange­ ing be adjourned. hall clean and tidy. Charges line. Joe confessed that he is getting his twenty-one dollars weekly XXX MILWAUKEE CLIPPER. (Wisbrought against Pantryman for (which is the maximum payment) from the Unemployment Bureau XXX * consin & Mich. SS Co.), Oct. 30 JOHN W. DAVIN (Midland SS neglect of duty and general un- at Canal Street, while shipping is tough. Joe says that the pay­ ' —Chairman Joe Jukes; Secre­ Co.) Oct. 26—Chairman John P. cleanliness in his actions. One ments come three weeks after filing an application at Canal Street; tary Paul Kelly. Brought up mat­ Donovan; Secretary^ Same. First minute of silence for Brothers You have to bring your discharges for 1946, your seaman's papers, your union book and your registration card for shipping in order ter of laxity of crew in hold­ meeting held this year due to lost at sea. to fill out the application. ing ships' meetings, not bring­ fast turnover of men. Meeting XXX ing up small beefs at appropri­ instigated by Brother E. Nordaas, DEL NORTE/^ Sept. 13—Chair­ ate time. M/S/C penalty assess­ Duluth Agent, who came aboard man Scottie Findlay; Secretary ment on each member not at­ and suggested meeting be in­ Harold Crane. One minute of Little Jimmy Crescitelli, -the mustached-atomic bomb of tending meetings, 24 hr. notice be formal and purely organizational. silence for Brothers lost at sea. humor, says that he was intensely disappointed that he wasn't posted on blackboards in mess- M/S/C that one delegate repre­ Delegates reported no beefs or invited to the King and Queen's wedding in poor old England. room. Delegates elected for each sent ship. Discussion on crew complaints. New Business: Mo­ He went to other weddings where at least he woke up the dei^rtmentr Chicago Agent, Jan-^ leaving mess dirty at night, and tion carried for more coopera­ next morning with a big headache and somewhere around sen, .brought up matter of at- time was requested for 4-8 deck- tion and less noise aboard ship. thirteen cents in his pockets... Here are some Seafarers who temjpt op company's part to dis-" watch to clean up. Agreed crew Night lundh shortage reported to probably are still in town: G. Bryan, J. P. Campbell, J. Hilton, charge "one Emma Knueppel. He wash own dishes at night. Steward. Motion carried that re­ R. E. Ouinn, J. Wallis, L. J. Goodwin, F. Camacho, A. Mitchell, received petition signed by crew M/S/C meeting adjourned decid­ pair lists be turned into shoreA. Laplant4, J. Pantoja, L. Drummond, Oscar Grimm, J. Patter­ members. He talked to company ing next meeting be as near to side delegate. Decision that crew son, V. Digiacomo, W. Gonzales, P. Almocera, R. Teets, R. regarding this and they agreed the 1st of month as possible. No stick together at payoff and See SommellL E. Drig^ers, J. Grimsland, M. Vigo and J. Mikalajunas. to let her remain, until further. beefs. that necessary repairs are made. CUT and RUN �Friday. December 12, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Lxzx: mziixiiyiiixiiniiixixi Deep Sea Trophy Lack Of Medical Facilities In Arabian Port Blasted What Do You Think? The question of shipboard promotions has aroused considerable discussion among Seafarers. Ever since the issue was raised, some two months ago, letters have been coming into the editor, recommending that changes be made in the shipping rules to abolish the practice. These letters have been published in the SEAFARERS LOG. One appears today in an adjoining column. To Ihe Editor: I have read the letter written by John A. Sullivan headlined "Ras Tanura Hospital Lack Draws Wrath of Seafarer," in the Nov. 7 issue of the Seafar­ ers Log. I was on board the SS Steel Inventor with John when she made that trip he writes about. His articles were wellwritten and true. As has been pointed out, any decision that is finally made will have to be reached through a referendum vote by secret ballot, in accordance with the provisions of our Constitution. Meanwhile, discussion of the shipboard promotions should continue—pro and con. Up to now opinions submitted to the LOG have in the majority been against the promotions. But all views should be heard. Men favoring retention of shipboard promotions should express themselves. Those who are against it and who haven't yet had their say should also make their views known. All hands—for and against—should write what they think on this vital subject to the Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Now is the time! Holds Shipboard Promotion Leads To Company Unionism To the Editor: I have read with interest In recent issues of the LOG the iarticles of several of my brother Seafarers regarding "shipboard promotions;" or what is best known as "brown-nosing." Speaking from a personal point of view I am entirely against the policy of "shipboard promo­ tions"—if it is possible to pro­ cure a man from the Union Hall. In my estimation, should our Union allow the system of ship­ board promotions to continue for any length of time, it would tend to lead us into a sort of tolerant company unionism, which would eventually destroy the independent and' militant spirit of our rank and file mem­ bers and officials. PROUD OF MILITANCY I am proud to say that this fearless and militant spirit has tnade our Union one of the most respected maritime unions in the Vrorld. Shipboard promotions is the way to lay the groundwork for the building of shipboard cliques, where the Bosun and the Mate have the most servile stooges under their command and the outspoken Department Delegates and rank and file members are given their walking papers for one reason or another. Under ouj democratic system of registration and dispatching of membeis to ships, every mem­ ber has equal opportunity to re­ ceive any kind of job that he is registered for and qualified to fill. Under ship^board promotions only a select group of stooges, who do a little extra "browhUosing," would receive the most sought after jobs. The Union hiring hall was es­ tablished after a long and bitter battle and some of our Brothers even lost their lives in fighting to establish it. Soviet us not i-elinquish this most fair and demo­ cratic system of obtaining jobs aboafd ships just because some selfish individuals feel that they do not want to stay on the beach long enough to get the jobs they most desire through the Union hiring hall. I an. for NO SHIPBOARD PROMOTIONS! Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HhlL Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit ef all other SIU crews Hold thuse shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as possible. That's the SIU wayl J. Greenhaw Log-A-Rhythms m •i\ I was one of the fortunate who did not suffer. But it really makes one mad to see how the less fortunate were treated. Proof that they're biting in the waters off Jedda, Arabia, is the blue dolphin proudly displayed by Everett DeLonde, Engine Delegate aboard an Isthmian vessel now stopping off in Singapore. According to the letter which accompanied the photograph, the men of the unnamed Isth­ mian ship expect to spend a poor Christmas and New Year's Eve somewhere in the Pacific. • m PUBLICITY NEEDED KENNETH HANSEN BROTHER EXTENDS SEASON'S BEST TO MEMBERSHIP To the Editor: To our officials, the Editor and his entire staff and Brother mem­ bers, I wish to extend my heart­ iest Christmas greetings. May the New Year bring further suc­ cess and greater power to the finest and proudest organization in maritime history: the SIU. As Sullivan stated, more publi­ city is what is needed to bring attention to the fact that medi­ cal facilities are denied seamen in the Port of Ras Tanura, Ara­ bia. Perhaps then something will be done about the hospitalization problem of seamen in the Per­ sian Gulf. In Ras Tanura, there is a beau- tiful hospital — owned by the American Arabian Oil Company. It has plenty of-beds, is wellstaffed with doctors and nurses.. The company refuses admittance to seamen, saying that only em­ ployees of their organization are Lest we forget, we must bow entitled to treatment there. our heads in silence, too, in This is not in any way to dic­ commemoration of our departed tate to the company about how brothers. "Let there be no moan­ they should run their affairs. ing at the bar when I put out But it seems to me that hospi­ to sea." Let's keep the home tals and medical treatment for fires burning for^^ a bigger and pgopje needing them is some­ better SIU in 1948. thing that cannot be treated a» coldly as that. George H. Seeberger AN OBLIGATION Waste Of Waters By JAMES (Pop) MARTIN "This dreary waste of wafers;" Hark, male, 'to the lubber's moan. Shore folks, Iwixt you and me. We call the sea our home. It's kith, kin, kindred to us. Someday twill be our grave. For we were there or thereabouts When He said, "Let a ship be made." Look at its swells sun burthened, ^ Watch the waves genuflect to the Lord. That was a duty He placed on them. Though never He spoke them the word. Sure, we have seen the desert— The valley—stream—the hill. Harbors of queenly cities. There taken our fling to the fill. They temper winds to the suns of man. Frigid breaths of the Artie void. Warm the winds of the icy continent. From the Ocean Antipode. Betimes we turn toward shipping— Our feet lead us down to the sea— The great, wide, clean, blue solitude: Home, to men. the likes of me. When the land mass lays loo'wards. To weather, the sea smiles green. Sends bounty of cloud and rain inland Fields and forests then drink and preen. To some, God gives a wack of land. Of orchards, kine and byres. The sailor won an itching toot, A heart cram-full with desires. And deck themselves in chlorophyl. Wax stout: trunk, fruit and seed;'' Mountains she crowns with glaciers. From which great streams are freed. To live in a glut of benty— Of seas in storm or calm. He gives us a wack at the sights. In lands of the pine and palm. What a. behison to the race of men: Cool waters—a warm breeze; Winter comes, spring follows— There's the thaw to break the freeze. But for the waste of waters. Waste would be those lands. Unborn would be the cities, Unneeded the work of hands. But a duffer calls it "a watery waste," Or "that old Devil Sea;" Sailors serve it, give it fear When it's a boisterous enemy. Unclothed of trees would be the hill. Dust dry the bed of streams. Dry and sere would seem the fields,-' Without their thousand greens. .'ii I ''^1 •SI One of the first obligations of any hospital is to give aid' to anyone in need of its services, without any regard to who or what is involved. If they fail to discharge this duty to humanity they do not deserve the name hospital. In Ras Tanura they haven't learned this. I urge every Seafarer who has made this particular run to the Persian Gulf and who has come across the same or a similar problem to write in and blast the condition existing there. Per­ haps if sufficient publicity, is gven the matter, a change in policy might be made so that seamen needing medical aid will not be victims of discrimination. Kenneth H. Hansen SS Steel Inventor Drop Him a Line To the Editor: ; L Just a line to you all. I arn here in the hospital and will be here for a while so I '' would like a letter or a card from anyone in the SIU, pleasq^ until I see you again. J. C. Kensley Addington Hospital, Ward lj| Durban, South Africa 'M �Page Tw^dtye •;V> TB£ JSEAFARERS LOG Algonquin Reaches Antwerp In Good Shape—Few Beefs l-iC - To the Editor: V Friday, Decembar 12, 1947 SALTY CREWMEN AND MASCOT OF THE SS PEPPER by saying that the black gang is on the ball. However, "Nobe" Smith states that his overcoat is under three balls—in a pawn­ shop, and that he can't hit the beach in the country of the Bel­ gians. The Flying Ghost of the St. fLawrence Navigation Company ; finally has docked in the "hello sucker" village of Antwerp, Bel­ gium. The membership has asked BACKBONERS that we forward for them an ar­ ticle to the best damned union We now go to the supposed paper in labor circles. So, Bro­ backbone—more of a sparerib— thers, if you can take it we can of the ship, the Bellyrobbers. dish it out. We've got plenty. We have Charlie "One Beer to The unlicensed crew of 29 mem­ bers develops 26 bookmen plus a Girl" Ellen, Dave "Missisthree permitmen who are just about ready for pro books. LOTS OF LAMB Hugh Meacham, the anchor chain Bosun from Norfolk, Joe "Vacation" Lupton and "Little Man" Honeysucker, the trium­ virate of Bank Street, have things under control. "Preacher" Jones, the sougee rag AB, has developed a smile because he gets lamb three times a week. While steaming through South Atlantic wa srs bound for Africa, crewmembers of the Wil­ The rest of the deck gang or liam Pepper, Robin, line up for cameraman Bill Dargan. Ai rigHl—front row: Jerry, Crewmess; rope hustlers are all on the ball. sippi" Rivers who is the gallop­ Jim, 2nd Cook; Frisco, BR; back row: Kozan, fWT and "Gabby," FWT. Oh, yes. Editor, we have a At left—"Chips," center, doesn't seem to be bothered by the two big boys flanking him, Napoleon in each department: ing third slumburner, Johnny Jerry. Messman, at left and "Tiny," AB„ at right. Deck, "Hobo" Anderson; Engine, "Oh Johnny" Bryant who is ^ * : ^ : 1 "Chubby" Stevens; Stewards, D. Night Cook and Baker, Bobby Casey Jones. And, Brothers, oh Robertson the ex-footballer fro'm Brothers, they're picking alliga­ Asheville, N.C., as BR, and Cas­ ey "Nutsy" Jones as Chief Cook. tors out of goldfish bowls. (Edi­ But Casey claims the Engine tor's note: Whatever this last and Deck do more cooking in the means.) Galley than he and his gang— To the Editor: time for "book larjiin" school. The underground savages, led especially Anchor Chain. Don't let Steamboat O'Doyle I am sending in a new sub­ put down his pen. His "LOG-a,by their motorcycle-riding Dele­ scription blank for the LOG as Rhythms" are good. gate "Rusty" Brinn are really on All kidding aside; let's get I do not krfow if my previous The best luck to all, the gravy train. "Barney Old- down to business. Here's an opone has run out or is in danger field" Cuthrell, the bean-eater gn letter to the Secretary-Treas­ urer. of doing so. I should hate to go •who is not from Boston but is Cy Sypher to the postoffice and find " no a Tarheel from North Carolina, The members on. this vessel, Midlothian LOG. Many of my friends and says that beans are ... well you her name is the SS Algonquin Illinois family enjoy it a lot. can guess what kind of a joke Victory by the way, went on record unanimously to ask that that is. Also, since I am here in Ill­ P.S.: My paper looks queer negotiations be reopened with As you have requested. Edi­ inois going io school and study­ tonight, and the headlines say the St Lawrence Company and tor, that all members keep their ing hard, it is the only way that "Chicago Printers on Strike." As to have this ship manned as a articles short, we will hurry on I can keep tabs on my main in­ I have not read my paper yet Victory (which she is) not a terests such as friends and ships I don't know what union, why Liberty. or when, but^ if it's to help make conditions in general. With all good wishes and the small man's life a little I have not retired my book smooth sailing to all SIU and easier with more pay or better but am keeping paid up in full, SUP members wherever they conditions, here's to the printers. and hope to ship out over Chris­ may be. Roscoe, the Pepper's mascot, tmas and give at least one of our strikes a; majestic pose on top Brothers on the Lakes a chance McCrary Crew Votes Some mighty interesting Russel H. Brinn, Engine Del. of a hatch. Looking well fed to go home to see the folks. I've stories of shipboard meet­ Chester J. White. Dack Del. and happy, he is a changed had a few holidays with my own. Confidence in Skipper ings, sea rescues and just Daniel P. Rivers, Stewards Del. pooch from what he was when plain every day goings-on I guess I was lucky to get off To the Editor: SS Algonquin Victory the boys picked him up have been coming in from the beach down in San Juan in Out of a de.sire to see a wrong SIU members out at sea. But righted, a unanimous vote the LOG would like to hear SEAFARER'S ADVICE TO UNORGANIZED TANKERMEN of confidence was given, our from more of the fellows, skipper. Captain L. W. Jenkins, because there's more going after what was judged an exr on that's just as interesting ceptionally pleasant voyage on and beneficial, to the mem­ the SS George W. McCrary, Wa­ bership that we don't hear terman. '' about. We submit this fact as a re­ All it takes is for one oi buff , to certain allegations of more of the crew to put .it questionable merit on our pre­ down on paper and send it vious voyage by several members to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bea­ of the last crew. At 'lhat time;, ver St., New York 4, N. Y. very undignified and, we ar6 jilad to say, very unsuccessful effort was made to totally dis­ credit the Master. 'We hope this decision of the entire crew will be accepted as a complete refutation of any and all doubts as to the merits of a 100 per cent guy. It has been a swell voyagd made possible by a regular ci-ew We don't care if it' iin't of officers on the topside and fancy, just jot down ibe nien in all departments pulling facts and we'll set Iheia up together. in. your story. If you have any pictures, so much the The Crew better —send them along, ' SS George W. McCrary How about doing this right Mobile now, on this trip? There are . thousands and thousands of l%^on members and their families who'll read your story about your ship and shipmates, Putting his sentiments on paper, Seafaxer Andy Lorier charts the true course to job se­ t——^^ i__ curity for unorganized lankermen. Attending School, Brother Keeps Up With Log, Dues Get Your Story In The LOG tU->. - : • a'-'- ' ./M, �-• Friday. December 12# 1947 Says Skipper Pulls Stunts, Rides Crew •,:^- T H E S E A F 4 R E RS LOG A SEAFARER HITS TIMES SQUARE •••Mm Page Thirleea SS Marymar Pops Up Again; Same Beef, Same Solution To the Editor: refused, and threatening every­ one in general .with action by the Coast Guard, he called in the Port Captain. QUICK AGREEMENT About 7 p.m. the Port Cap­ tain arrived with the Agent from the Portland Hall. After a quiet It seems that the trouble you boys had with this scow in To the Editor: New York was no sooner stopped There have been quite a few when it started again. (Ed. Note: beefs here in San Juan in the A food shortage beef aboard the fast few days. Seems that some Marymar was settled in New 6f the Captains have the mentali­ York—LOG, Sept. 12) ties of 12-year old boys. Guess We took this tramp out of that is the age when most small Philly with the promise of a boys "think they are the heroes fresh supply of stores when we of the se9 stories they read. reached California. The Master of' the SS Edward Arriving in Long Beach, we Livingston, a Bull Line Liberty, received the usual fresh milk, is one of these, I think. He not bread and vegetables plus the only gives the crew a had time promise of meats and dry stores With his cheap, petty stunts, but in the next port. is trying to get rid of a Stew­ After moving up to Frisco and ard named Nick Talla Who is Ray Durbin, Deck Maintenance, shows what he can do on to Seattle, there getting the not only a real oldtime Steward with a camera when the big lights of the Great White Way same stall of "We'll take care buj well-known as a Union man. are working with him. View is of the south east comer of 46th of you at your next stop," we He has always been liked by Street in the heart of New York's best known thoroughfare— finally-, got a patrolman down men who sailed with him—exin case anybody's checking on it. to the ship. We were told to dept this Captain. sit tight until we reached Port­ discussion, it was agreed that Seems Nick is accused of feed­ land, our final port. the missing items would be pur­ ing the crew. Seems the Cap­ chased immediately. tain doesn't think the boys UNANIMOUS DECISION By 9 p.m. everything was should eat so well. On the way to Portland a squared away and we were Another instance. Harold Docmeeting was held and a mo­ steaming out of port. It juSt goes kery paid off the Livingston earn a living as merchant sea­ tion carried that we payoff un­ to show you what can be gained here October 9^. Brother Dockery To the Editor: less the Steward received every­ men. by sticking together instead of had some necessary dental work I am taking it upon myself Personally, I have been a thing on his requisition sheet. becoming intimidated by a bunch to be done, so he decided to mix to make a complaint about some­ member of the Seafarers for a Arriving in the port, we wait­ business with pleasure and have thing that is occurring every considerable time, through the ed two days with nothing in sight of Calmar office boys. Chalk up it done in San Juan—and why day in the week. It is of such whole of World War II. I am but the same old promises. About another victory for unionism! A vote of thanks is due our not. a nature that I feel it should also a veteran of World War I. 32 hours before our scheduled Chief Steward, Brother George NO REASON GIVEN be remedied. And I am in good standing with departure the entire crew gave When the dental work was Tm talking about members of the Union as I always have the Old Man the required 24- Seeburger, for his splendid co­ operation and unselfish devotion finished, shipping was pretty the Union who are working on hour notice. been. slow. However, after his card shore anywhere from six weeks That evening the Steward be­ in the settlement of this beef. Crewmembers KNOWS DEPARTMENTS was old enough Dockery threw to 10 or 11 weeks for the pur­ came ill and was removed to SS Marymar it in for an AB job back on the pose of getting a lengthy time Being a Steward and a Chief the hospital where he was told 4LivingsJ;on. He was^^ejected by on their registration tickets so Cook, ai.a knowing something he was too sick to make the the Captain. No reason was that shipping out will be a about the rest of the depart­ ship before sailing time. He was given. cincl?. This way they disregard ments and having a pretty fair told not to worry as a man had And there was no reason to other men holding tickets who understanding of human psy­ been sent to the ship as a re­ reject him that I know of ex­ could be married, have families chology and working with men placement. cept that Dockery is not only and need jobs maybe worse. of all types have helped me con­ Smelling a frame, the Steward a good seaman, a credit to any siderably all my life. They have grabbed his pants and made a HEARD THIS ship, but a good Union man with I heard one man say he knew helped me win the confidence bee-line back to the ship. "inucho sabe." He is one of the of a Steward working in a rest­ of most of the men I've worked Sailing time was set at 3 p.m. To the Editor: many youngsters in the SIU aurant waiting to obtain two with. About 1 p.m. the supplies star­ whom Skippers like to discour­ months time on his ticket then I think that is the kind of co­ ted to come aboard. After check­ We would like to call the at­ age. The upshot of this little ex­ come to the Hall to be ready to operation that keeps the Union ing over his lists the Steward tention of all SIU Brothers to perience is that Dockery is now ship. strong, and makes the Union' found there were some items something which has been go­ more determined than ever to I feel such doings are not to command respect from people in missing. A check-up showed they ing on for quite some time down fight as a Union man. the best interest . of the Union many walks of life. The result,had been struck from the Jist in this neck of the woods. Of course, Dockery finally got in general, and I hope something is that seamen are and should by the Port Steward, There is an outfit operating on the Livingston. Sal Colls told will be done about them. Inci­ be in the category of honest, A vote of the crew showed out of Wilmington, North Caro­ the Captain the score and that dentally, I also think something hard-working, intelligent and that the men were in favor of lina, known as C. D. Maffitt & was that. ought to be done about those respected men. having the missing stores Company Shipping Agency. The I made a trip on the Living­ who sign on to work a ship then I say the above because I want.brought aboard otherwise they operator of this questionable en­ ston myself once, was watch' are not in the least concerned to make clear that my inten- ] would call for a payoff. The terprise thinks that he can ship partner with Dockery. He was' about their duties. These men tion and I think the intention of iCaptain was immediately inform- finks and scabs on our SIUcontracted ships. Deck Delegate and acted as' are unfair to their fellow crew- the Union is to make for bright- ed of the crew's intent, Ships Delegate. He was^ darned members and to the Union which er conditions for seamen to work After ordering the sailors to His specialty seems to be the good, too, which maybe is why makes it possible for them to under. let go the lines, to which they Moran tugs which hit this port Victor Johnson towing dead ships in and out the Captain did not want him of the bonej'^ard. for another trip. THEY RIDE THE WILD RANGER Well Dock is on the ship. The CONTRACT-BLIND Agent here gets many more beefs He doesn't realize that ah than this one, but he is still SIU contract means what it says right on the ball. in the clause specifying that on­ Woody Lock wood ly union men shall be employed. We have watched this guy scurrying around the waterfront LAID UP MEMBER trying to make his dishonest THANKS BROTHERS dollar, and we feel that his ac­ FOR DONATIONS tivities need close attention. This, we feel, is doubly im­ To the Editor: portant now that shipping has I want to thank all the Broth­ become slack in all ports. ers for the kind donations I have Fred R. Hicks Jr. received while here in the hos­ Robert H. Northrum Jr. pital. Since being here I have Lee Roy Hufham Jr. made wonderful progress, but Jack Knowles my illness will keep me here for quite a spell longer. Inasmuch as I will be here for some time, I would like to hear from some of my old shipmates. A line or two' from them would mean a lot to me. Again I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind donations. They have made looking forward to the day when I will go to sea a lot easier. Joseph Spaulding Pee Wee, OS, telexes between E. Mayo, Engine Delegate and Tex Jacks, Deck Delegate, Biggs Memorial Hosp. in photo at left. That's Jacks touching up the stack in photo right. - ' Ithaca, N. Y. Guys- Who Play Job Angles Draw Onion Front Steward m Brothers Urge SIU Put Crimp In Crimp Hall ?3| "is| �T.r:rY*;-' •* pfige Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 12, 1947 Skipper Makes A Nightmare Of Nampa Trip piece from one of our mooring^work so we couldn't go ashore I should have mentioned be-'men came aboard for the payoff, at six A.M. If we went ashore fore that we were not paid off They got absolutely no cooperalines and took it with them. One. topic of shipboard con­ We caught one native as he at six P.M. we either ha<i to ^et on our port payroll. One of tion. The Old Man refused to versation which never seems to was going off with some linen pay our own fare baok or stay his reasons for wanting to back- show the overtime sheets, saypall is ships' officers. Oldtimers, but we took the linen from him ashore all night. (I must include date the articles was so he ing he had no authority to settle especially, offen relate remark­ and gave it back to the Steward here that those of us who paid wouldn't have to make out a overtime disputes. able tales of bucko Mates and Another managed to get into our bwn fare and got receipts port payroll. The Patrolman realized the Skippers they sailed under, and a locked raom (he had a key) were reimbursed by Waterman.) We wouldn't go for the back­ captain was not sober enough to in the course of telling and recaught and turned over Advances were limited to $10. dating, but we said if he'd give payoff the ship and informed the telling, these stories sometimes' to the police. After holding a buck aside for us a limited draw, he could company of the situation thus change so much that the orig­ The Captain then wanted me boat fare we couldn't get far. A hold the payoff until the end of delaying the payoff for still an­ inal teUer of the tale .would to search all the rooms and re few beers, a bit of commercial the trip. other day. We were naive enough to take it to be a new story. port to him anyone who was dealing, a movie or bull fight COMPLETE FOUL-UP think he might reciprocate. At As a consequence some char­ missing any linen. He seemed to and we were broke. acters got a reputation, go'od or have the impression we were We got another ten bucks any rate, I said we wanted our Meanwhile, the guys getting five days later which went the port pay upon arrival and after off couldn't go home, register or bad, which they did not deserve. selling the stuff. way of all cash, and on the that was squared away we'd let fe-ship and we were already in Well, I didn't sign on as Stool Nowadays we can tell our tenth day when we asked for the Uniofi-Patrolman handle the port four days. Pigeon, 1st Class, so I refused, stories through the LOG and no more money the Skipper asked voyage payoff. The next day we finally got told him he could take the mat­ matter how often we read them me to come up to his room. fie agreed and said he'd wire squared away, and those of us they never change. in for money and pay us off on who stayed were laid off a few It's not a good policy to use NO INFORMER arrival day, the 21st. I later days later. This time we got the LOG as a medium to blast learned from Sparks that no transportation without any I went up after supper and a man or hurt his reputation imasked politely what he wanted. wire was sent; nor did we get trouble, but the company had to fairly, but I believe it's a good He asked me who I thought de­ paid off although we were dock.- pull a final bit of stinginess. idea to let other members Icnow ed before 2 P.M. They figured if we travelled served a draw. about some of our more unique Next day he wanted to payoff to the port of signing on we He said some of the boys were officers so that they'll at least performing, getting drunk and the port payroll without dis­ were not entitled to a full day's know what to expect should staying ashore and I was in a charges. When we asked for subsistence so instead of $4.25 they happen to sail with them. position to know who they were. them he said we'd have to wait, we got $2.85. I won't beef about I baKeve it's also a good idea He wanted me, to tell him so which we did. The man seems to the difference because I'd hate to give your impressions of the to see the head of the outfit lay he'd know to whom not to issue have a work phobia. various companies you sail with. The following day two Patrol- off one of his butlers. a draw. I made my first trip in 1929 so I told him that as far as I I'm not exactly a beginner, but was concerned everyone deserv­ I never sailed with Waterman ter up with the proper authority ed a draw; I also told him I was when we got back. until last March. not a detective and didn't know No one performed while we anything about anyone. Because RUMOR INCORRECT were in Catania. Everybody I refused to play his game, he I had- heard that Waterman turned to;'all the work laid out ruled that no one could have a was a pretty good outfit and for us was done. draw. He also said he didn't was quite surprised by the shov­ After we were there five days have enough money to go around ing around on the last voyage we. left for home, but two days and the ship was due to sail the out we developed boiler trouble next day. on the Nampa Victory. No one knew the Captain or and were ordered to proceed to All during the two weeks we Chief Mate. The Mate started the nearest port for repairs. were in Lisbon we were suppos­ ' t j-jW;.'-!."' Sunday morning we arrived at out okay by not interfering with ed to sail the next day, but the [$5.00; L. Pacquine, $5.00; S. Vergara, NEW YORK the Bosun and, except for being Lisbon, Portugal. This was a date was always changed. This $5.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS a bit shy on overtime, he was­ break for most of the crew since time it w^s the same thing. The SS SURVEYOR few of them had been there be­ next day, when he realized we P.S. 230. $IS.OO; Luigi Faraone, John Eliasson, $5.00; Francisco S. n't too bad. fore, and since we were anchor­ were due for another week-end, $3.00; E. C. Hyatt, $3,00; M. Dejonge. Rivera, $5.00; R. Arabski, $2.00; Wm. With the Skipper it was a dif­ $2.00; R. R. Cinfagione, $1.00; Ramon E. Lacey, $5.00; Jose Gomez Garcia. ed at .ten in the morning and it ferent story. He wanted us to was Sunday with no work to he managed to dig up enough P. Perez, $5.00; J. Kennedy. Jr.. $5.00; $5.00; Benito P. Centeno, $5.00; Chuing sign articles on the 4th of Sept. do. we had the better part of a money for a draw and we had J. L. Marrero, $3.00; J. N. Agati. $3.00; Chung, $5.00; Jar Chong, $5.00; Pasual B J. Stolpun. $2.00; L. S. Hoyt. $5.00: Martinez. $5.00; Semion Gamier, $5.00; our . last fling. Md baok-date tham to Augmt ^ G. A. Lewis. $5.00; L. M. Acri. $1.00; Chuan Ding, $5.00; P. DePaz, $5.00. There is one more episode As ships delegate Iturned."' W. Hussey, $1.00; Amantea Ramirez. SS KYSKA ling. thumbs down on the deal. We Our joy was shortlived—we which belongs in here. One of $5.00; Ernest Tocco, $5.00; P. C. Lo-w- J. C. Berkenkemper, $2.00; N. Melthe sailors asked to see a doc­ ry. $5.00; L. L. Dixon. $1.00; G. A. vin, $5.00; E. J. Rogg, $1.00; W. Mur. would lose a day's pay that way rell, $2.00; R. Hutchison, $2.00; W. H. if the trip exceeded a month. lord and master. The other two tor on sailing day. There was Kaczer. $5.00; L. L. Dixon, $3.00. F. A. Tetterton. $5.00; H. E. Wil­ Moody. $2.00; J. R. LaFoe, $2.00; L. plenty of tiijae and he had a leThe Old Man couldn t see this Delegates and I went up to ask liams, $3.00; Benny W. Eaves, $2.00; Lewis, $2.00; F. Wonsor, $2.00; I. Spen­ Leo J. Walczak, $2.00; A. Silva. $5.00; cer, $3.00. until he took down his calendar Captain for passes which -TWO BITS EACH, L. C. Barnes, $4.00; R. Grabowski, SS GRANDE RONDE and counted the days. I believe gj.g mandatory in Lisbon. AAJPDO/O'TGET $6.00; B. H. Tolbert, $3.00; Mrs. E. A. W. Klein, $5.00; G. Ranieri, $5.00; he was drunk; in fact, if he ever DRUNK— Hie / Watt, $1.00; Milford B. Aycock, $1.00; B. E. Gattis, $5.00; A. Rvyalty, $3.00; OBSTINATE SOUL showed up completely sober I Louis Frakas. $5.00; T. C. Rabaria, G. L. Griffith. $5.00; A. Sanchez, $7.00; think the Mate would have re­ For no leason at all the Skip­ $1.00; L. Golembiewski, $2.00. W. H. Green, $5.00; P. J. Walsh, $5.00: corded it in the log book. Ivar N Rosvold. $5.00; E. Arnot. SS N; WEBSTER per refused to give us the pass­ M. Acosta. $1:00; A. Montemaran, $10.00; P., Magro, $5^.00; F. Ostrick> At any rate, I won my point es. We asked for a draw and $3.00; G. Chea, $2.00; N. J. Wuchina, $5.00; C. Loriz. $1.00; J. Serrao, $5.C0; and we signed on as of the cur­ were turned down; we asked for $1.00; A, Rodrigues, $1.00; R. SiSarno, R. Ingram. $2.00; V. Bavirsha, $10.00. rent date. The Old Man inform­ launch service but were refused SS COLABEE $1.00; W. Mingin, $1.00; C. Reyes, K. Korneliusen. $2.00; F. L. Calnan, ed us that he was instructed by this also, even though it was in $1.00; J. Cabral, $1.00; J. Kirby, $2.00; M. F. Thornton, $3.00; !. V. Murphy, $2.00; R. Smith, $2.00; K. Nielsen. the company to issue no more the agreement. $5.50. $2.00. than two packs of cigarettes per He gave us no reason; jus SS H. GREELEY SS ALCOA CAVALIER day and no one was permitted to simply said no. He said we coulc C. R. Brumhcld, $3.00; T .R. Meuse, J. J. Giordano—Crow of SS Alcoa carry any of his own. If you go ashore if we wished but ht $3.00: T. R. Meuse, $5.00; W. O'Neal, Cavalier, $45.00. $5.00; G. Michalopoulous, $1.00; F. smoked more than two packs of would do nothing to help us out gitimate reason: his arm was in­ SS FORT RALEIGH C. Burns, $1.00; J. Capps, $1.00; J. Fisher, $2.00; M. D. Getchell, $1.00; cigarettes a day you were out of Some of the boys had moneys ured leaving him no feeling in Price, $1.00; R. Maldonato, $2.00; F. L. M. Lanze. $5.00; J. Forest, $2.00; J. luck. and managed to get a launch his right forearm and the in­ Vitali, $3.00; Thomas O'Reilly, $2.00; H. McElroy, $3.00; J. E. Ashby, $5.00. SS UMATILLA one evening and went ashore ability, to flex his fingers. T. Fitzhugh, $1.00. GIVEN SHAKE DOWN p. E. Nash, $1.00; J. Luddy, Jr.. SS EMILIA They discovered after they got He had hurt his arm while $2.00; L. Beverley, $2.00; ' N. BaciA couple of days before we there that if the Captain allow­ carrying stores but when he told J. Slatery, $1.00. galopi, $1.00; G. Deason, $5.00; C. SS KATHRYN •reached Catania, Sicily, the ed any member to go ashore the Old Man about it, the Skip­ R. StewcAt, $I.0C. Millican, $5.00; G. Voorloumis, $6.00; Skipper called the three Dele­ without a pass he (the Captain) per refused to let him see a doc­ J. Preshong, $2.00; B. Agol, $3.00; H. SS NOONDAY gates to his room. He told us was liable to a fine of 1,000 es tor. He thought he was faking. J. Garcia, $2.00; A. Melendez, $1.00; Zucker, $2.00; S. Pelkonen, $3.00; S. we would haveyto declare every­ cudos (about $40) for each of­ The sailor is now taking treat­ V. J. D'Angelo, $2.00; H. O. Workman, Ekstrom, $1.00; .A. Pinchook, $3.00; A. J. Cummings, $2.00; J. Patient, thing new, and also 'such things fense. This was printed on the ments three times a week for a $2.00; G. Berdon, $1.00; J. C. Jackson, $.3.00; R. Duhrkopp, $3.00; P. Black, $2.00; J. W. Curlew. $2.00; W. Rogers, as tobacco, chocolate, etc. back of each pass in four differ­ nerve disorder in his arm. $1.00: S. Salahoris, $5.00; G. A. $1.00; D. McKeel, $2.00. He said he would search all ent languages. SS BILLINGS VICTORY Burke, $2.00; H. J. Casimer, $1.00; E. INJURY SERIOUS D. Miller, $2.00; N. J. Hav/ks, $2.00; W. J. NewhofF, $1.00; S. Suliman, quarters and confiscate all goods Fortunately for the Old Man considered contraband if they no one was picked up that night. The Marine hospital doesn't J. P. Newman, $1.00; M. Rzenkowicz, $1.00; Leonard G. Walberg, $1.00;* R. $1.00; M. Menzano, $1.00; G. R. C. Perez, $1.00; M. A. Machel, $2.00; were not declared. When the Captain found out seem to feel he is faking—may­ Skrlells-, $2.00; H. C. Dearen, $2.00; ; P. Rasmussen, $1.00; K. W. Nash, We didn't mind'this, but we how he was sticking his neck be they're not as smart as the A. Klymshyn, $1.00; W. R. Mcllveen, $5.00; R. W. QjjJnn, $1.00; J. F. couldnt see the point. The cus­ out, he lost no time in issuing Captain. $2.33; G. Kasprzyk, $3.00; E. Wilson. Byrne, $1.00; R. M. Maitin, $2.00; T. E. Korneliusson, $1.00; L. P. Tabartoms officials didn't search us passes. He also gave us a draw A few days before we got in, $2.00; C. Borman, $1.00. rini, $2.00; J. L. Liknes,' $2.00; E. P. SS STEEL SEAFARER and none of us had any so-called and got us launch service. the Old Man paid me the dubi­ Jose Caamano, $5.00; J. Longhurst, Montenero, $3,00; P. Larsen, $1.00; M. contraband anyway. He didn't suddenly become an ous honor of visiting me in my $2.00; D. McKinna, $2.00; A. Riva- Novak, $1.00; G. Clough, $5.00; A. L. jDuring the time spent in Ca­ angel—he made everything as room during working hours. dulla, $5.00; C .Kauffman, $2.00; T. Hinde, $1.00. ' SS CARLSBAD tania some linen was stolen.. inconvenient as possible. Two I had been acting as Bosun Wisniewski, $5.00; J. T. Bowman, $5.00; Trying to keep the natives off trips a day, one at six in the and the Skipper wanted to kpow J. F. Seager, $5.00; G .P. Allen, Jr., Percy C .Powell, $2.00; F. Anderegg. $5.00; G. C. Dunfee, $3.00; A. Nielsen, the ship was impossible. Trying morning and one at six in the if I should get Bosun's wages. $5.00; V. Pedutb, $5.00; N. Copeland, $2.00; A. Turcon, $2.00; R. R. 'Parker, $5.00; G. Mamezak, $5.00; M. I. Mir­ to keep them from stealing was evening. He also wanted to know about anda. $5.00; J. V. Glaze, $5.00;^ A. $2.00; Herbert C. Mclsaac,; $1.00; Noreven harder. They even cut a Now most of us were on day the payoff. DeLaFuente, $5.00; P. C. Pacanay. bert Kranz, $2.00; F. J.. StmpiDn, $1,00. Bs^ ARTHUR THOMPSON ^6 LJO($ fv: ... _ . - �Friday. December 12, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG BULLETIN Unclaimed Wages PERSONALS reau. Seamen's Church Institute GEORGE R. GOSS .Your wife is anxious for you of New York, 25 South Street, to contact her at 53 Clarendon New York, N. Y. 3. & 3^ Street, Boston, Mass. JAMES G. FOUTS % i, Your mother is very anxious JAMES GORDON BIKES 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. for you to contact her at 2816 You are requested to contact South Main Street, WinstonShirley Wessel, Supervisor, The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Mrs. Salem, N. C. Missing Seamen Bureau, Sea­ Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ men's Church Institute of New X ^ ^ STEVE COLECCHI pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. York, 25 South Street, New York Communicate with Homer and Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- 4,'N. Y. Joe, care of the New York Hall. % % % nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EllerJOSE MADUREIRA i iJOSEPH A. BLAKE busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Get in touch with your wife, (SS Bret Harte) date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Mrs. J. Madureira, 4 Odeon The following message was re­ Court, Barnet Street Gardens, ceived for you from your wife; Driscoll, Thomas J ,.... 7.69 Dudley, Arlie L 5.94 Dwan, John 4.80 Capetown, South Africa. "Grandmom died on Nov. 4." 50.78 Dwight, Eugene N 19.67 ft * J. Drowdy, Herbert 1.50 Dudley, Jerry D Dudley, Romaine Ira 11.59 Dwyer, A. J 10.05 HARRY CHEATHAM A X t Driimmond, David 2.06 LEONARD MITCHELL Diett, Charles 0 25.99 Dwyer, Charles J 2.23 Contact Raffer's, 564 Nostrand .01 Drury, William C. . 22.76 Dwyer, Martin 22.99 Avenue, Brooklyn 16, N. Y. You are asked to get in touch 2.64 Duffy, George Dryall, F. R. ...;r.... 3.73 Dwyer, R. F 1.30 t t t with Albert Michelson, 1650 Russ .46 Duffy, Joseph W Dryman, William F. 2.72 Dycus, Thomas L , 73 EARL BISHOP Bldg., San Francisco, Calif., con­ Diiames, A. P 4.81 Duffy, Moran Contact your attorney in ref- cerning the loss of Peter Dell,.... 2.772 ^ Dye, Eugene C .45 Duarte, Alfredo M 72 Duffy, Norman 62.26 jDyess, Ernest L 25.66 erence to your claim against the anegra from the Louis Bam­ Duarte, Antonio 1.48 Duffy, Patrick J 2.40 Dykema, M ., 2.90 SS William K. Kamaka. berger on December 28, 1945. Dubiel, R. F. ....t 1.95 Dufour, Andre T Dugan, Richard E 3.71. Dykes, O. T -... 60.00 i J. i Dublanica, Peter 99 % X X 90 Dynarski, Anthony C. 27.07 CHARLES E. DEMERS WALTER EARL BROWN Dubose, James K 4.20 Dugas, Anthony J Your wife asks you to contact : 1.12 Dxvonchik, J. M 52 HARVEY BRUCE BROWN Dubriel, Adelaro 20 Dugas, Anthony J 11.20 Eagleton, Alvin C 5.60 her at 43 Coleman Street, Dor Get in touch with your mother Dubrow, Stanley 2.23 Dugger, Bobby R 59 Earl, James 4.27 Chester, Mass. at 6718 Alabama, St. Louis, Mo. Ducker, Roderick A. .; 43.20 Duguid, Archibald M i 7.61 Eason, Winston G. ...» 17.87 lit Duclos, R. A 5.40 Duke, Joseph XXX ROY CLARENCE BOND 3.99.Duke, Robert D. ^ 4.67'East, John Henry 4.23 HENRY GRANOWSKL FWT Ducote, Curtis 9.86 Eastman, A 9.15 You are requested to contact Get in touch with B. LessenDucote, Curtis 3.99 'Duke, Stanley F 11.25 Easton, Howard Clair 4.48 your wife at 138 Glendale Dr., thieu. Oiler, SS Seatrain' New Ducote, Luke C 04 Dukes, J. W. 10.69'Eaton, E. 4.45 Houston 12, Texas. York, Seatrain I.ines, Inc., 39 Ducote, Reese A 5.50 Dukeshire, 1 Dulaney, Robt 71'Eaton, E 30.951 1 3^ 1 Broadway, New York City. • Dudek, Franil .69 Dulie, Jerome B 3.13 Eaton, J. C 21.80 ALEX RIOS XXX Dulle, Leo M. 7. 11.47 Ebanks, Carlman 123.75 Get in touch with Welfare LEANDER PARKS Dumadwros, F. R. 26.60 Ebbei^ts, Louis E 2.56 Center 23, 157 E. 67th Street, Communicate with Joseph Dunay, John 3.27 Ebert, Charles J. 60 New York 21, N. Y. Volpian, ' Special Services- De­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. 20.70 Echauri, Vincent 28.79 ' partment, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver Cafveri 4539 Duncan, Edward L % % 80.56 Eckert, F. A 1.12 WILLIAM RALPH STONE BOSTON . 276 State St.|Duncan, Ernest St., New York, N. Y. Important! Bowdoin 4455 Duncan, F. A 6.03 Eckert, Oscar : 01 Your mother requests you to BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Duncan, George W. 10.19 Eckman, Robert G 17.40 contact her at Route 4, Box 153, Cleveland 7391 2".07 Eckmon, Carl E 2.16 Mobile, Alabama. CHICAGO 24 W, Superior Ave. Duncan, Meta, H Duncan, Roy W 98.75 Eckols, A. J 4.42 t t t ' Superior 5175 CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Duncan, Samuel N. Any members of the crew of 1.08 Eckvarria, Hugo 15.20 FRANK RAKAS Main 0147 Duncan, Stuart : 18.17 Eddleman,-John T. Jr 8.26 You are asked to get in touch the SS Thomas Reed who have ; DETROIT 1038 Third St. Dungan, Charles W. 8,76 Edelstein, A 7.92 with your mother at 245 Clover knowledge of the circumstances Cadillac 6857 under which Anthony Gfeene Dungan, GT 183.94 Eden, Ronald 86 Street, Brownsville, Pa. DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. .74 Eden, Thomas Charles 15.51 drowned please contact his. mo­ 'Melrose 4110 Dunham, F; XXX GALVESTON 308'/i,—23rd St. Dunlap, James ;...; 5.96 Edenfield, Lonnie 6.54 CRAWFORD ROBERT GRAY ther, Mrs. Mary Greene, 427 Phone 2-8448 Dunlap, James C .46 Edgerton, Kenzy G 30.34 Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, Montgomery Street, Jersey City, HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Dunlap, James C 46 Edinger, Edward E 27.39 Supervisor, Missing Seamen Bu-,N. J. Phone 58777 10.74 Edmonds, E 691 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Dunlap, John K Phone 5-5919 Dunlap, John L 31.12. Edmonds, Kenneth Wayne 5.06 MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. Dunn, Donald L. ..., 8.77 Ednmnds, Christian 21.93 Chester 5-3110 Dunn, James S • .89 Edner, Harold G 7.30 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Dunn, Mark M. 26.77 Edward, Frank Dale 1.20 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the i Sea­ Phone 2-1754 1.98 Edwards, Benjamin H 18.44 farers .International Union is available to all members who wish 't. MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Dunn, Oscar Jan ! MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. Dunn, Otis D. ... 2.48 Edwards, Charlie 23.79 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Dunn, Robert L. 10.74 Edwards, Clarence R 1.40 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Magnolia 6112-6113 • Ai Dunphy, Colin U 2.68 Edwards, Conrad H 4.10 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. ....! 8.61 Edwards, D 1.78 SIU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 Dunphy, J 2.68 Edwards, G. 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Page Sixteen THE SEAFARER^^he TridiTt December 12, 1947 Alcoa Cavalier Logs A Fine Trip A, '• r W' y. II'-W A seaman s life is not all work, as the above picture shows. This was taken at the Ole Swimming Hole, Barbados, a private club which was used by the crew free o! charge. They dined, danced, and even took in a little of the liquid that makes cares fade away into the distance. What a life! Here's the Alcoa Cavalier, ridin|^ high on the way back from an Island cruise. According to members of the crew, quarters and food for the crew are just as good as what the passengers get. >r- I- Off watch and resting on deck are the above three Seafarers. Left to right. Jim (no last name given). Utility; Jim Colder, Waiter; and Joe Powers, Waiter. All the pictures on this page were turned in by Brother Colder. Another spot for rest and relaxation was found in Trinidad, at the swanky Perseverance Club. Members of the crew were welcomed warmly and treated royally every time they patronized the place. iliiliWiiillB! Since the Cavalier spent Thanksgiving Day at sea the Stewards Department got to work'to give the passengers and crew a bang-up time. Above picture shows them getting readv for the festivities. At St. Lucia, British West Indies, the Cavalier loaded lip with bananas. Here they are be­ ing carried aboard the ship. Bananas are the popular crop in the region, but of the fruits which are grown in the northern hemisphere, such as apples and pears, the Islands have none. � 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 12, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 50 Description An account of the resource Headlines CITIES SERVICE ADDS 8 SHIPS,TO GET 3 MORE BRASS HAT CALLS FOR HEARING UNIT RETURN - UNDER COAST GUARD REAL LOWDOWN ON SHIPS SALES;US SHIPPERS WANTED WANTED BARGAINS ALIENS URGED TO APPLY FOR VISAS AS FIRST STEP TOWARD CITIZENSHIP PRESENTING 10 WHYS TO UNIONISM SEAFARER SURVIVES SWANK PHILADEPHIA CONCERT NEW YORK BRANCH SEES FILM OF SHIPYARD STRIKE ALCOA BUILDING WORLD'S BIGGEST BAUXITE PORT THINGS THAT EVERY SEAFARER SHOULD KNOW SHIPPING STILL STRONG IN BOSTON; TANKER IN WITH PLENTY OF BEEFS FEW GASHOUNDS FOUL THINGS UP IN FRISICO ISTHMIAN CREWMAN HAIL NEW AGREEMENT SHIPPING HOLDS FAIR IN MOBILE PROSPECTS GOOD EXTRA SHIPS KEEP MIAMI BUSY;MORE VESSELS EXPECTED IN PORT NEW YORK ENJOYS WEEK OF GOOD SHIPPING;NEARBY PORTS ASL BRANCK FOR SEAMEN SAVANNAJ GIVES WORD ON REAL HUNGRY SKIPPER WAIT FOR PAYOFF PATROLMAN,SAYS MARCUS HOOK NOT MUCH DOING IN JACKSONVILLE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT BUSY ON CONTRACTS ;BEEFS ARISE ON LAY-UP WORK SATURDAY NORFOLK AWAITS RETURN OF COAL BOATS TO PORT CORAL SEA PAYOFF HEIGHTS OF COOPERATION BROTHER ASKS UNRELENTINGWAR ON COMMIES,OTHER DISRUPTERS WHY BOSUNS TURN GRAY INJURED CREWMEMBER IS REMOVED FROM SS SPARKS IN HEAVY SEAS QUICK-WITTED SEAFARER SAVES SHIPMATE FROM DROWNING IN SAVONA SKIPPER MAKES A NIGHTMARE OF NAMPA TRIP ALCOA CALVALIER LOGS A FINE TRIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/12/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4368437034c2427c3c2fff0e0b7d84ac.PDF b075a4c972f074a59891057fad56ecea PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. More Crews Go To Defense Of Youtzy, Boutweli WEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1947 Seafarers In Action At the membership meeting of the New York Branch, held at Beethoven Hall, 210 East 5ih Slreei, on Wednescday, December 3, Samuel Glickman, Educational Director of the CIO Shipyard Workers, showed motion pictures of the way the SIU-SUP members in Baltimore went to the aid of the Ship­ builders in their recent strike. The same night saw the Baltimore Branch honored by the presentation of a placque by the Shipyard Workers in that area in appreciation of the assistance rendered by the Baltimore Seafarers. On all picketlines established by • the Shipyard Workers in their 136-day strike against the Bethlehem Steel Shipyards, the white-capped Seafarers were present to 'in­ fluence' scabs from breaking the lines. No. 49 MC SellingTwo-Thirds Of US Reserve Fleet Te Foreign Ceuntrles The Union is continuing to bend its efforts to assure a prop­ er defense for Ralph Youtzy and Robert Boutweli, two good Sea­ What is happening to the U.S. It may stick in your craw a farers face to face with a mur­ Merchant Fleet, and to the jobs bit to learn, moreover, that of der trial in Georgetown, British of U.S. seamen as a result, is 1,074 sold for foreign registry Guiana, next month growing out pretty clearly revealed in the 113 are American-owned. Those of the accidental drowning of last quarterly report of the U.S. last are some of the Panamanian the Captain of a harbor launch. Maritime Commission. and Honduran scows that are From Mobile recently, Frank What is more, the Commission undermining the occupation of Knight, who was a witness to tells the dreary story without seafaring. the accident, wrote that the crew cracking a smile or voicing a Just to make the picture comof the Alcoa Roamer had do­ word in criticism of the policy pigte, as of September 30, there nated $50 toward the trial costs. of doing American sailors out; were 775 applications pending In a letter to Joseph Volpian, of a living, and holding down I at the Commission for the purSpecial Services Representative, the conditions of sailors every- chase of ships for foreign regKnight said that the Roamer In a joint resolution, propose^-' our call upon the Congress of where at the same time. istry. For American registry. was carrying a swell bunch of by SIU and SUP members, an' Here's the central fact. Dur- there were only 94. the United States made previ­ boys alert to the needs of their passed by the New York mem ously by the SIU-SUP to write ing the three months before What all these overall figures Union Brothers. bership of the SIU in regular into the relief bill a provision September 30, the Commission I mean comes clear when they Meanwhile, Knight, who is a meeting on December 3, foreign that these cargoes be carried in sold 171 ships and sold 121 ofl^^.^ broken down a bit. British subject, has been asked aid for the "shattei'ed people o' American flag ships, manned by them to foreign operators. That s CRYSTAL CLEAR to give testimony at the trial Europe and Asia" was supported American merchant seamen, and better than two to one. which starts January 13. After with the proviso that such as be it further Those 121 ships will sail the Included in the ships already being approached by Mobile sistance be shipped in Amorica'RESOLVED, that we give this seven seas in competition with' sold for foreign registry among Port Agent Cal Tanner, Alcoa bottoms, and that a halt be call­ resolution the widest possible American ships. Their crews will which are the 113 that are officials said they would do their ed to the practice of handing publicity throughout the labor be paid coolie wages, will live American-owned, were: 46 C-ls, best to provide Knight with I over American tonnage to for- movement, and it be also called under coolie conditions. Freight 11 C-2s, 577 Liberties, 98 Vic­ passage to Georgetown in plenty gjgn powers. tories, 126 coastal vessels, 208 again to the attention of mem­ charges will be low. American producers, anxious large tankers and eight coastal of time. The resolution, which was bers of Congress and President to preserve what they call the tankers. Add them up—1,074. The ci-ew of the T. J. Jack- adopted by an overwhelming ma Truman, and be it finally "American way of life," will ship son, Alcoa, of which Youtzy follows: RESOLVED, that we call on In comparison, the number of cheap. American sailors will i the Commission's ships sold to and Boutweli were membei-s, do-| WHEREAS, through the trans all organized labor throughout nated $221 before the ship left gf American ships to foreign the country to support us in our whistle on the dock to keep j Americans-for American regiswarm—or sail under strange ' try—is ; unimpressive. They in­ Geoi-getown and another $332 at^flagg paying the wage: opposition to this move to take flags. cluded: 18 C-ls, 122 C-2s, 88 the payoff in New York late in standard in the American mari- away from the American mer­ 2 TO 1 ALL THE WAY Oc'obei', C-3s, 110 Liberties, 9 Victories, time industry the number of chant marine what jobs are still These 171 sales brought the 22 coastal vessels, 110 large Since then, the crew of the ships sailing under the Amerucar left. total number of ships sold by, tankers and two small tankers, William Cullen Bryant, Alcoa,' flag has diminished to an alarm For SIU: J. P. Shuler, Robert the Commission under the Ship Only 481. has given $24.30; the crew of ing degree, and In addition, the boneyard fleet the Casa Grande, Pacrfic Tank­ WHEREAS, this has caused a A. Matthews, Lindsey Williams. Sales Act of 1946 to 1,555. Joe Algina and Paul Hall. Now listen to this. Of those on all coasts increased to 1,237 ers, $12. sharp decr-ease in the number of For SUP: Morris Weisberger, 1,555 ships, exactly 1,074 have | on September 30 compared to Union Headquarters is doing jobs available to American sea everything it can to keep in men, thereby creating a serious Henry Jackson, William Arm­ gone to foreign registry only 1,196 on June 30. You see where the jobs are touch with witnesses and defense unemployment problem on the strong, H. Potts, Jack Dwyer. 481 to American registry. Two and Jerry Lichtman. going. It's crystal clear. to one, right down the line. attorneys in order that the en­ American waterfront, and tire defense case can be coordi­ WHEREAS, under the Mar­ nated. shall Plan it is proposed that re­ lief cargoes be carried in for­ eign bottoms instead of Ameri­ can bottoms, and WHEREAS, this plan will ag­ gravate an already serious Fenced in by police lines, the in a nearby school until morn­ NEW YORK—With all the ap­ threat to the continued gainful men completely occupied three ing. employment of American sea­ pearances of the depression days sides of a city block. During A staff of city employees pro­ when men camped outside fac­ A congressional committee men, therefore be it their all-night vigil the men cessed the men through the rou­ RESOLVED, that this Union go tories for days seeking jobs, 4,000 crowded around curb fires drink­ tine of filling out the applica­ investigating the high cost of on record as being in favor of tions and being fingerprinted. home building received a tei'rimen waited outdoors in the cold ing coffee and eating sandwiches. bringing relief to the shattered Each man when applying paid fic jolt recently when a bigtime to apply for 1,000 laboring jobs Unlike the all night waits for $1.12 for costs. New York builder refused to people of Europe and Asia who world series tickets, there was offered by the city. The order of preference, in ad­ place the blame on the building look to the United States for no singing or boisterous shout­ Those who responded to the the assistance to help them cre­ dition to the first come—first trades unions. ing, waiting all night to com­ William Levitt, builder of ate a decent woiid out of the city's call, which stipulated first pete for a limited number of served method was: disabled vet­ thousands of homes in New chaos wrought by the war, and come—first served, waited thro­ jobs did not make for holiday erans, veterans, non-veterans. ughout the previous day and Although the city took appli­ York, instead blasted the mid­ be it further atmosphere. RESOLVED, that we reaffirm night to be on hand at 9 A.M. cations for 1,000 jobs, it was dlemen and distributors of ma­ STUCK IT OUT announced that no actual va­ terials. He stated that because our previous position as being when the application office open­ cancies exist at the moment, as of useless middlemen, who of­ unalterably opposed to that part ed. As the night of waiting grew ten never even see the materials, of the Marshall Plan which pro­ The tremendous turnout to colder none of the men left his the jobs are filled by temporary employees. the cost of a home is thirty- vides that relief cargoes be ship­ the advertisement, a sure sign place in line to take shelter', un­ Thus, instead of providing jobs three percent over what it should ped in foreign bottoms, and the of the rising unemployment and til an arrangement was made for more men, it merely means be. By knocking out the middle­ provision that American tonnage lowering wage rates, was for whereby the men were given the replacement of temporary men a $7,500 home could be be handed over to foreign coun jobs which will pay $41.54 a workers with permanent em­ numbers corresponding to their sold for around $5,000, Levitt tries, and be it further week for street cleaners and gen­ said. place in line and were billeted ployees. RESOLVED, that we reaffirn eral laborers. Sm Okays Fereiga Relief, Demaads US Ships Be Used Middlemen's Profits Big Factor In Cost Of Building Homes The New Look: 4000 Men Sweat Out 24-Hour Line For 1000 Laboring Jobs That Pay $41 Per Week �- • ; •;(<- • THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 5, 1947 REAMIIC LAMP''' Ftiblished Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated wilh the American Federaften of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor . So All May See The Quarterly Financial Statement of the Atlantic and Gulf District, recently completed by an Auditing Committee elected by the membership, shows that the organization is in sound shape, and that the economies recommended by the 1946 Agents' Conference, and con­ curred in by the membership, have been instituted with e?;cellent results. Prior to the last Agents' Conference, the A&C Dis­ trict, although solvent, was spending money on unneces­ sary items, and as a consequence, the situation was rapid­ ly heading for chaos. But the Conference met the reali­ ties of the situation with cold logic, and recommended a program designed to increase the efficiency of the Un­ ion's structure, while at the same time reducing the overhead. This has been accomplished, and tlic Report of tlie Auditing Committee, which appears on page 16 of this v/eek's LOC, is proof that the Union has made great strides in organizing the unorganized and servicing the membership, and at the same time cutting operating costs to the bone. But more than that, the statement is definite proof that the affairs of the Seafarers International Union are an .open book to the membership. There is no hedging, no attempt to whitewash discrepancies, and no efforts to cover up the few cases where officials have failed to carry out completely the instructions of the membership. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are ihe Union Brothers currently in Ihe marine hospitals, as reported by Ihe Port Agents. These Brothers find lime hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. In other unions, the financial affairs are a deep se­ cret, with only the top officials having access to the books. Recently the President of the United Automobile Work­ STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ers blasted other officea-s of his union for was-ting a half M. PARASCHIEV W. E. STORVIS million dollars on an organizing campaign; most of this C. O. UNDERWOOD money having bean spent to pay the salaries of organizers G. ROGERS J. McNEELY who did absolutely Jio work on the campaign itself, but G. BISCHOFF used tlae time instead to propagandize for tlie communist 1. V. KELLY T. MiUSCOVAGE party. Even more recently the Treasurer of the National Maritime Union issued aji ejnergency report to the effect that his union is in desperate straits, .with expenses every month which are far greater than tite money collected in dues and initiation lees. Such proceedings lead mevitahly to bankruptcy. The SIU is sailing along on an even keel, with a stiff wmd behmd it. No function of the Union has been neg­ lected, twganizing continues at a rapid pace with com­ panies heing signed up all the time, yet economies have been effected, and expenses are well within our income. R. WOODWARD F. WALLACE F. BECKER H. McDILDA E. T. BROWN G. CARLSON F. NERING W. VAUiGHN E. B. HAYES W. B. CHANDLER N, HUFF R. EGAN G. J. MILLER C. RODRIQUEZ W. BARRETT E. CARAVONA A X & The Union has aehicved that dream of all honest FORT STANTON HOSPITAL trade unions financial solvency, coupled with complete inner democracy. Such a combination cannot be beaten, JOHN P. WILLL4MBGN E. B. WRIGHT and the new companies which have been added, to the' CLIFFORD MIDDLETOM list of SlU-coatraotod outfits is proof of that. ' ARCHIE MBGUIGAH R. S. LUFLIN JULIUS SUPINSKI M. D. PENRY X % X SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KRESSEN J. HOD'O P. J. MILLER DANIEL BEQAL J. SPURON XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL O. S. SHAHAN W. K. WUNG J. j. O'NEILL • G. CURL A. S. CONTI C. T. WHITE • R. L. McGREW F. R. DE VASHER , I. E. MATHERNE M. LIUZZA G. A. WILLIAMS G. HARDEMAN L. A. HOLMES W. •€. -COLLEY J. E. SILKOWSKI R. K TRULY L. CLARKE C. C. HAYFUSE J. E. PENCON A. J. LE JEUNE MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS J. B. GEISSLER E. E. DAVIS E. M. LOOPER E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS L. GROVER C. MASON J. E. MAGUIRE A. A. SAMPSON R. BUNCH XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL W. J. SULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERLES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CARDANA M. W. BUSBY E. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE XXX BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. A BONTE R. liORD G. MEANEY M. DEAN J. MURPHY J. BARBON H. SCHWARZ J. O'BYRNE J. McKEAN (SUP) B. HUDSON E. DELLAMAIN O J. LEWIS T. BOGUS J. SILKOWSKI (SUP) J. ANDERSON XXX GALVESTON KOSiPlTAL WM. BARGONE DAN GRAVES A. MCALPIN W. CARVANN W. VORRELL P. A. WHITE F. W. GRANT W. E. ROWAN J. HARRIS i ; i 7 �Friday. December 5, 1947 THE S E .4 P 4 K E R S LOG (AtMmRSHlP Page Three Filing Claim For Jobless Benefits Simple Procedure By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative By J. P. SHULER. Secretary-Treasurer Negotiations ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY: The complete Isthmian contract has been negotiated and a full report covering same has been sent out. Verbatim copies of this report, together with the contract itself, have appeared in the Sea­ farers Log of November 28, 1947. This is a con­ tract that lots of people in the Maritime Indus­ try said could never be secured. The weak points, as well as the strong points of thi.-i contract are dealt with in the Negotiating Committee's Report. It is therefore recommend­ ed that every member gels a copy of this par­ ticular issue of the Log and read the happenings of the entire negotiations. CALMAR AND ORE STEAMSHIP COMPANY: Headquarters Office will now make arrangements for negotiations as soon as possible with Caimar and Ore Steamship Company. Once these dates have been airanged, your Negotiating Committee will be convened and negotiations will start. These are the only contracts which the Union have open at this time and will now attempt to rectify some of those faults which we know do e.xist under those contracts as they presently are. Quarterly Finance Committee's Report There will be submitted to all Branch Mem­ bership Meetings tonight copies of" the report made by the Quarterly Finance Committee, as elected at the last regular meeting held in New York on November 19, 1947. It is very import­ ant that all members read this report. As Sec­ retary-Treasurer of this Union, I have met with this Committee on different subjects and have requested them to render a full report and rec­ ommendations regarding all phases of the Union, showing the good points, as well as the faulty ones. (Report appears on Page 16.) The Committee, in my opinion, has made a good report. There is one point, however, that it ap­ pears they have forgotten. That is th.at although they specially instructed certain Agents to make certain reductions in expenditures, but they at­ tach no penalities to the Agent if he fails to make such reductions if the membership states that he should. I recommend, therefore, to the membership for action the propostion that in the future whe n Union money is spent by Union officials which has been specifically prohibited by either mem­ bership action or constitution, that the Poi't Agent or the person responsible for such ex­ penditures be held directly accountable to the membersiiip, and ropay this amount of money from his own pocket. So as to be sure that the membership will have the chance to acquaint themselves with this report in its entirety, I recommend that tl'.ese .special points as taken up by this Com­ mittee be printed verbatim in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Balloting Committees' Reports From All Ports All Ports in the Atlantic and Gulf District show heavy balloting in the General Election for Officials for the year 1948. It now appears that be:ause of the added membership interest in the affaii^s and problems of the Union, we will tstablish a new high this year for votes cast in the Atlantic and Gulf District than in any previous voting period. Bookkeeper Change In Headquarters Office Due to the illness of the former Bookkeeper in Headquarters Office, it has been necessary to change same. To avoid cases where, as in the past, through illness of the Bookkeeper, busi­ ness has been delayed by his absence to sign Union documents and checks, the following is recommended: 1. That only regularly bonded Officials of the Union sign and counter-sign Headquarteis checks. 2. That in compliance with the regular memhcrship's in..t.uctions to have two signatures on Union Headquarters checks, that Paul Hall, New York Agent, be authorized to sign. checks in place of the Bookkeeper. 3. That Joe Algina, Deck Department Patrol­ man of New York and Acting New Yoi'k Agen", be authorized to act as alternate to sign checks and Union documents in the event that either the Secretary-Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, mr the New York Agent, Paul Hall, are out of town on Union business Upon concurrence of this report, it is recomi.iended that ihis change be made immediately to avo'd any future c.elays in regular routine business. Headquarters Reinstatement Committee The procedure to be followed by merchant seamen in obtain­ ing unemployment insurance benefits is fairly simple, and Seafarers who are entitled to this aid should make application immediately. If you worked aboard any ves­ sel—WSA or privately owned— during 1946 and you are now unemployed, you are eligible for unemployment compensation. To receive the benefits this is what you must do: Immediately after your ship pays off, you are to go to the nearest SIU Hall and register for a job. You then go to the nearest unemployment insurance office —in whatever State you happen to be in at the time—and make application. Make sure you have the fol­ lowing papers with you: 1) The shipping registration card issued at the Union hiring hall; 2) Your seaman's certificate of identification; 3) All discharge certificates for the year 1946. Generally, your compensation checks will begin arriving in about three weeks. Payments are retroactive. Administration of this project is very complex and varies in several states. In New York, for example, no payments are made for the first week of unemploy­ ment which is known as a wait­ ing period. You're advised to be patient, however; eventually you'll get all that you're entitled to. Remember, any seaman who worked aboard a vessel in 1946 but now is unemployed and who is ready, able and willing to work may file a claim "for unem­ ployment insurance benefits at the insurance office nearest his place of unemployment. In New York City, Seafarers can file at the State Labor De­ partment Office at 227 Canal Street. Although benefits may vary slightly in some states, the table below will give Seafarers an idea of how compensation is cal­ culated: The membership, with the exception of the Port of Boston has gone on record to accept the lecommendation made at the last coastwise meetings regarding the Headquarters Reinstate­ ment Committee. The Port of Boston has raised a question that by adopting such action, that the membership is placing "top control" in Headquarters Office. The record should be made clear on this issue. The membership can, at any time, as it has in this case, designate such committees. The membership should be furthei made aware of the fact that any person that this Committee acts on will be men who are more than 12 mom lis in arrears in dues and/or assessments and who actually are no longer members of t'nis Union. The failure by Headquarters to have such a And you earned You would be elig« committee in the past has caused this Union If the wages paid in the calendar the corresponding ible to receive the gUtat troubles. This trouble has been caused quarter in 1946 in amount shown in corresponding week­ particularly by two Ports; the Port of Boston which your wages this column during ly benefit amount were highest the whole year and the Port of Tampa. Because of remitting 1946: shown below: back dues to various people who were so-called amounted to: "reinstated" in the Port of Boston, in violation $100.00 — $240.00 $300 $10 of previous membership action, the Union now 241.00 — 263.99 330 11 ha's charges placed against it by the New York 264.00 — 286.99 360 12 State Anti-Discrimination Board. 287.00 — 309.99 390 13 This could easily have been avoided had the 310.00 — 332.99 420 14 Boston Branch not allowed these former mem­ 333.00 — 355.99 450 15 bers to reinstate who were not entitled to same. 356.09 — 378.99 480 16 Because of this Boston Branch previous action. 379.99 — 401.99 510 17 Union officials in Headquarters have had to 402.00 — 424.99 540 18 attend two formal hearings to date on this ques­ 425.00 — 447.99 570 19 tion of discrimination and have been instructed 448.00 — 470.99 600 20 ^0 stand by for further hearings. 471.00 — and over 630 21 The Port of Tampa, by allowing men to re­ instate who were not entitled to do so, and where Headquarters had to later refund the various men involved money, the Union now has been charged with violation of the anti-closed shcp law in Florida and will possibly be brought up on official charges shortly. , The actions of these two Ports, Boston and The lid that was blown off the For instance, total receipts, in­ Tampa, show why setting up such a Committee National Maritime Union, CIO, cluding dues and initiation fees was necessary. for the month of November to­ The membership should be made aware of the last year by Joe Curran's blast taled $136,836.74, while expenses fact that in setting up such a committee, first of against communist control of hit the figure of $409,706.03. all, it would save themselves a lot of trouble the union, was lifted a little SKY-HIGH PAYROLL by having three full book men handling this, in higher into the stratosphei-e this addition to their other duties, and that those week by an emergency financial The payroll for the NMU, just phonies, who did not stand picket duty and who report issued by Treasurer M. for the month of October, reach­ I'ofused to sail ships during the war because of Hedley Stone. ed the staggering figure of $105,danger, and now want to go back to sea so that According to Stone, the NMU 182.01, or almost as much as they can receive top wages and conditions, can is "practically destitute," and was taken in for dues and in­ be curtailed. there is no assurance that the itiations. Other e.xpenses, such The membership should be made aware of the union will be able to meet its as transportation and per diem, fact that the necessity for such a Committee are not included in the payroll operating in New York Headquarters is simple. payroll for the month of Decem­ total. ber. All membership records, as applies to dues, Stone recommended to the In November alone the union strike activities, etc., are on complete file in New York, in addition to other official commu­ went into the red to the tune of membership that certain steps nications and documents of the SIU. It is there­ $143,652.67, and in order to be taken immediately to cut ex­ fore easily understood as to why the necessity "ovci'come this deplorable situa­ penses. Specifically he urged a of checking these men's records against the tion," Stone had to liquidate ten percent wage cut in the sal­ aries of all officials and em­ Headquarters records must be done in New York. $235,000 worth of bonds. ployers of the NMU, a ten per­ It is further recommended that the membership Several items in Stone's re­ cent cut in personnel, and reduc­ in all Ports, especially in the Ports of Boston port make interesting reading. tion in the number of New York and Tampa, discuss this particular issue at to­ Patrolmen from 30 to 20. night's meeting. In concluding his report, the Ships Delegates Treasurer mysteriously warns The question has been asked recently by var­ tliat in future articles he will ious SIU crews as to whether or not an SUP show what happened to the man is eligible to become Ship's Delegate when money, presenting facts and fig­ riding SIU ships. The answer is absolutely yes, ures on administration and the providing of course, the crews elect him the wages paid union employes, the same as all Ships or Departmental Delegates organizing picture and the peo­ are. It must be pointed out to the membership ple in charge, and administration and made clear that when SIU men are riding of strikes and the people in SUP ships that they have the same right. This charge. matter should be made clear to all SIU crews Those articles should make in­ so as to prevent any misunderstanding on the teresting reading. subject. NMU is "Practically Destitute," Says Stone In Emergency Report �Page Four Frisco Shipping Low; Steer Clear Of Gold Coast By W. H. SIMMONS SAN FRANCISCO—If it hadn't been for the arrival of the SS Calmar in transit, tlie old Gold Coast would have been the most dismal of ports this week. As it is, shipping is at its lowest with the week not producing a single payoff or sign-on. !?• I: I. SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 5, 1947 WHAT ttWIlK QUESTTON: What gear do you think the recreation hall should keep on hand for the mem­ bership's use? HARRY LANCOUR, OS: The sstup in Ihe recreation hall is pretty good as it is. VtosilY everything the fellows would need to pses away some time is on hand now. Besides, there isn't too much room avail­ able to go in for any big chan­ ges. One thing, though, that I think would be a SW'ell thing and which wotrldn't take too much to operate -would be a moving picture, once a day. If we could see a movie once a day, or some shorts, it would help break the monotony of kill­ ing time between shipping calls. JOE DeCARLO, Oiler: Our recieation room has a pretty good library at present, but .1 think we can add a few of the newer books to the shel­ ves. Books are always popular. Chess and checker sets are al­ ways in demand as well as a good supply of pinoclile and straight playing cards. Perhaps a. good way of killing those hours of wailing would be to have rope around for the new­ comers to practice knot tying. The deck bands. I believe, would make use of any weaving ma­ terials supplied to make belts, wallets and other handicraft. The SS Calmar stopped off in transit and had enough beefs to keep us busy for a little while. There were overtime beefs in the Deck Department and five men wanted to pile off. Tliey were paid off and re­ placed, taut other than these five men we haven't sent a man from the Hall. We aren't going to say that things will pick up, although they can't get any worse, but. something is bound to break sooner or later. If it is necessary, here is a word-of advice; stay away from MICHAEL TGSADO, OS: NICK VIOREL, OS: Frisco if J'ou're looking for a I think we could stand a sec­ About everything that's need­ ship. tion set aside for the fellows to ed is now on hand in the rec­ patch their gear, sew on buttons reation room. It's pretty hard to HALL CHATTER and press pants. A sort of drythink of anything we don't have, The lallt around hero seems except for a few things. About dock for personal gear. Of to be concentrated on two en­ the only thing I ever use doWn course, v/e can always use more tirely disconnected subjects: the there are playing cards — and books, playing cards and games Isthmian contract and the West they have pleni-y of those. Right —the present supply seems to Coast football games. be too small. I'd like to see a n.ov/, with shipping pretty slow, I don't know too much about I think we could use more seat­ couple of pool tables for the the luggers of the pigskin, but ing facilities. There are more guys who like to cue a fev/, like I do know that my nomination guys hanging around the recreame, but the recreation room here for All-Ainerican honors goes I tion room and some of them is too small for the necessary to our negotiating coinmittce can't find a place to sit dov/n. maneuvering space needed. May­ for the fine contract they gained A juke box so we could listen be they could work this in the from the Isth.inian company. outports, but New York is too to the latest records might be a crov/ded. Oldtimcr Bi'other Joseph Din- good deal, kias is in town at the moment enjoying the city'.s irospitality. Joe says he is spending his time in the local movie houses and at the football games. By RUSSELL SMITH The Great Lakes District of tain matters which thc.-e liars to vote for the SIU, some salt­ It is real football •v\'eather out have been spreading false prcrp- water guy will take your job the SIU has a Secretary-Treas­ here now. The weather has be­ DETROIT—Several times dur­ urer named Fred Fnrnen who is aganda about. Wc want all Great away from you." come a little chilly and the old ing the past .season we've pre­ a Lakes man. All other Port Lakes seamen to know ;hc score SALT WATER HOOEY fireside feels good. dicted that -tiie Lake Carriers This is really one of their fa­ Agents, Patrolmen and officials about the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ Of course, in fair weather or As.sociaiien, their member com­ trict at all times. vorite stories because these phon­ are members who have sailed for.I, the gashounds will still be panies, representatives and stoo­ One lie which these desperate ies like to stir up dissension be­ the Lakes, and understand com­ ges would stop at nothing in tween men who sail tlie Lakes pletely the problems peculiar to their all-out attempt to stop the stooges continuously repeat is and those who sail deep water. the Great Lakes seamen. CAL!R9RNIA 5RNIA— I successful organizing drive of that men who vote for the SIU They also like to add that the will have no job .security because WHY? HESE iGo! the SIU Groat Lakes District. SIU is completely run and do­ Weii, we don't like to say we other men will be .sent out by As for saltwater men taking minated by saltwater men who Irud you so, but th0.se guys have the SIU to take their jobs. This over the jobs of Lakes' seamen, have no interest in the Great lie is easily disproved because really been pulling every trick that's the biggest laugh of all. Lakes other than to milk the in the book since the voting oe- all SIU Great Lake;-, contracts Lakes seamen our 5-- Lakes seamen ; sailing saltwater — many more gan around the middle of No­ provide that the men who lay tlian there are saltwater men vember for the men of the Han- up a ship shall ha m Lie right Both of these lies are typical out that same ship. sailing the Lakes. In the SIU na, 'Wilson and Kinsman (Stein- of fitting For years, the SIU has been of Hitler tactics that when you Great Lakes District, your paidbrenner) fleet.s. A new low has lie you should tell a big one and been reached by the same guys printing crew lay-up lists which the gullible public will at least up membership book entitles you who e.stabli.shed the old record are furnished to all SIU con­ believe part of it. Both of these to sail on any SIU contracted tracted ships. These crew layfor lov/down activities. vessel—Pacific, Lakes, Gulf, At­ out by the Paul Bunyan stories can eas­ lantic or Inland. If it wasn't that these com­ up lists are filled ily bo proven false. There's one sure way to apply on the loose. This past v/eek pany stooges and officials were SIU departmental delegates ab­ First, as v/e've stated many they seemed to be out in good playing with the very lives and oard the vessels at the time their times previously, the SIU Great the acid test to these lies which are being circulated by the Lakes numbers and most of them con­ jobs of hundreds of Lakes sea­ ship is laid up, and copies arc Lakes District is one of five verged on tiift Hall. men, we'd say to them to go kept on file at SIU offices. autonomous Districts in the Sea­ operators. Just ask yourselves right ahead and do their dam­ Of course, any time an SIU Some of them eiaimed they farers International Union of why are these operators so mucli nedest to discredit the SIU. member desires to change his bid beefs tj settle, but the way North America, AFL. Great afraid of the SIU. Why are they promising you the moon to vote However, we can't sit idly by ship for any reason, he immed­ they garbled matters, it was hard Lakes seamen run the SIU Great for the so-callcd "Independent" while these slimy creatures car­ iately registers on the rotafy to figure out just what they had Lakes District free from any Lake Sailors Union? ry on with their filthy lies and s'nipping list. This means that outside dictation or control. on their minds. Any operator's brain and soul propaganda, and attempt to in­ SIU member Joe Doe then With the exception of ten rest solely m his pocketbook. TOUCH TASK timidate tlie liuiidi-eds of Lakes Ihrows in for any job which he cents from each two dollars of If a guy isn't sober enough seamen who sail in their ships, desires. The man with the most dues ruoney, all Great Lake.5 You know this for a fact. If sru DUTY they weren't mortally afraid that waiting time gets the job, but to present his beef correctly, When you sign an SIU pledge there are many jobs on the n;oni;y remains on the Great an SIU contract and conditions then it isn't v/orth pressing. card asking the SIU to repre­ board, so waiting time is usually Lakes. would cost them many extra It is the hardest thing in the Tills five percent per capita dollars, why would these phonies sent you for collective bargain­ .short. world to handle a beef for a On top of this type of security, tax means that we have the tell you to vote against the SIU" ga.shound. 'Usually it's a bum ing purposes, we believe that you are entitled to SlU protec­ SIU members never need be strength and support of more Great Lakes District? beef he dreamed up over a tion the same as SIU members afraid that some friend or rela­ than ninety thousand Seafarer.s You be the judge and juiy. bottle, and the official who press­ You have already indicated the tive of the Skipper or other behind us in our beefs. Ask yourselves "Why?" Tiien de­ es it ends by looking as silly as SIU Great Lakes District as your officer will take their jobs when In addition, the International cide for yourselves whether ycu the drunk. choice. provides many more services want the SIU Great Lakes D.!?the going gets tough. If you have a beef, stay so­ For that reason, we are duty Another favorite lie of these well worth double the small trict, or some outfit that the ber long enough to fight it bound to put all Great Lake smooth-oil guys is the one that amount paid to them for affilia-, operators recommend as being through to the end. good for Lakes seamen! seamen straight regardmg cer- "If you fellows are crazy enough tion. fF' Si THE �Friday, DeceroJ»et S, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Paga Five Shipping Rises, But Mobile Has Enough Seamen Lakers Begin Winter Lay-Ups in Port Buffalo By CAL TANNER By CHRIS HENDRICK MOBILE—As we reported last week, shipping has just begun to pick up here after a bad lull of nearly a month. BUFFALO—The Port of Buf­ falo is once more 'oack to her normal grain storage capacity of iwenty-eight million bushels v/ith the reopening of the Mon­ arch Elevator. This particular elevator had been closed for three months along with three others, due to drop in grain movements, and was the last to reopen. Even though we've had an exceptionally nice Fall, old man Winter finally hit port bringing some six inch'e.s of snowfall v/ith hirn. This weather change indi­ cates that the Great Lakes sailf;^t'"dr fr close. First of the winter fleet to lay-up with storage grain is the Midland ship, SS J. C. Williams. Another Midland ship, the SS J. H. Macoubray has just com­ pleted her last trip of the sea­ son. The old familiar "West Shore" that we all know so well has changed hands. It would certain­ ly have been a change not to see her somewhere along the creek feeding a hungry bunker. This means that she's had a re­ prieve from her scheduled trip to the gra^•eyard. At the present time, we're still up in the air regarding how many ships will winter in port. Rumors have it t.hat anywhere from 25 to 60 ships will lay-up here this winter. However, we'll have to wait a while longer to count them, and hope that they plug the port with storage grain ships. It would do many of the Great Lakes seamen good to see the nuinber of new faces coming to the SIU Hall to inquire about joining up. At the rate we've been going this past year, it should only be a couple of years before the entire Great Lakes is all SIU. So far, v/e've voted two Hsnna ships in Buffalo, and both lined up well for the SIU. New York Shipping HoUs To Stoady Pace, Payoffs And SigihOns Koop Port Rolling During the past seven days, we have ci-ewed up five vessels and had two payoffs. For the coming week things continue to By JOE ALGINA look pretty fair with three Alcoa ships and two or three Water­ NEW YORK—We can't say man Liberties scheduled to take that things are any bether here on full crews. than they were last weelt, but So, all in all, things are the situation isn't any worse. brightening up in Mobile. Business and shipping continue To prevent anybody from get­ to be fair with enough ships pay­ ting wrong ideas, however, let off and signing on to keep us me hurry to tell you that we have enough men on the beach busy. to last well into December. As X said last week, bookmen If you're heading .south for better winter shipping, detour around Mobile—for a while any­ way. V/e'll keep letting you know how things are. We had a visit last week from General Organizer Lindsey Will­ iams and got all Uie latest dope on the organizing campaigns go­ ing on in vai'ious companies. We hope that Brother Williams will be able to get down this way again in the near future. can still get a ship without too much difficulty. The wait on the beach isn't too long for men with ratings, but unrated permitmen have to figure on wait­ ing awhile for a ship. V/e had some very good pay­ offs this past week. One excel­ lent payoff was the Cody, Alcoa. According to the crew the Mate was a good man to work with and the rest of the officers co­ operated v/ith the crew in every­ thing. I am happy to report that the three men v/ho had been in jail BIT THE DUST charged with disorderly conduct But, like all good things, it is while helping get a group of at an end as the Cody is now Culinary and Restaurant Workers on her way to the boneyard. An­ organized have been released. other good ship goes into lay-up. These Brothers had been held The Rosario, Bull Lines, and on the beach here about three the Minnesota wound up trips in weeks, but after the restaurant New York this week and were owner in the case signed a un­ no problem to the boarding pa­ ion contract he agreed to drop trolmen. Both were good ships the charges. with excellent crews. One thing we have been, hap­ The crew of the Joliet Victory, py to note is the dcrease in the which also had a fine payoff, nunjber of gashounds and per­ brought to light and took action formers at payoffs lately. on a beef in their Engine De­ I hope that the bulk of the partment. membership is beginning to rea­ A few of the men in the En­ lize that being sober at the pay­ gine Department had missed off is a pretty important thing their watches on several occa­ in any voyage. sions. It became a sore spot to the men who had to double up for them 30 they went OJ; i ecord to fine the offenders. Of course, if the men had made arrangements for someone else to stand their watches, no action v/ag taken; but 'his was not the cu.se most of the time. The guilty ones wore slapped with fines ranging up to $25 which the rest of the crew hopes will put an end to the v/hole business. They have a legitimate beef in this and it is up to the crew to penalize the men re­ sponsible. It's just as the crew on this ship felt: They like to get ashore in good ports too, but v/ith ir­ responsible crewmembers bolt­ ing over the side as soon as tire ship ties up, the rest of the gang gets stuck with all the Bremen S&ore Leave Tli® Military Government i» Bremen, Germany, is now iggning pasees for shore leave to personnel aboard mer­ chant vessels calling at that port. All hands must carry these cards on their person when ashore in Bremen, Is­ sued by the Captain of each ship, they bear the name of the crewmember and his ship. When receiving your pass, make certain it has your name and ship correctly, otherwise you may be picked up and detained unnecessari­ ly until you can be properly identified. GALVESTON — Shipping con­ tinues to improve in this port over v/hat it was a few weeks ago, but we still have .sufficiciiit men to crew all ships that will hit the port during the month of December. upon investigation, proved to be only a rumor. One of the ship's officers had told the crew that the slopchest was inadequate, but when we looked into it we found that it contained more stores than the average. The Ships Delegate and crew agreed with the Patrolman on Slowly but surely the ships :this, so the beef evaporated. are beginning to move a little The Jackson paid off in fine faster making the wait on the shape. It was as clean a payoff beach a little easier. It will lake as we ever expect to have in this a full-fledged shipping boom be­ neck of the woods. Po.ssibly, one fore we can send out a call for of the big factors aboard the Jackson was the fact that the more menentire crew was composed of We bad two payoffs Ihjg week: book members. the James Jackson, Vvaterman, The Skipper of the Jackson came in, paid off and signed on was left in a German hospital immediately; the Puenta Rills, American Pacific, paid off but and the crew, at the payoff, gave hasn't called for a crew as yet. him a vote of confidence and wished him speedy recovery. BEEF VANISHED They al,so turned to handsome­ In transit we had the Sealy for their Brotber.$ in the Ma­ train New York; Fort Erie, Paci­ rine hpspital by donating $58.70 fic Tanker: Bull Run, Sag Har­ as a Christmas present. bor; Fort Hnskiijs, Pacific Tank­ Two of the erew from the ers; and the Fairport, Water­ Ja.Gksoii, Walter Brightwell and manJack Kelly, piled off at the pay­ The Fairport produced the on­ ly beef among the transits which, off and have decided to home­ CHANGES MADE We paid off .several I.stbmian ships this week and for the first time in that company's history, when those ships sign on they will begin operating under union working rules a.nd a full con­ tract. The new agreement is a fust class piece of goods and worth .. UWD dojl 1 all the waiting and sweating. The men on tlisse .ships have waited a long time for a full contract and they got every­ thing tliey wanted. The new set­ up will mean greater earning power for the crew. Today, more than ever, that means a hell of a lot. 1 can't help but comment on the sad situation facing the East­ ern coast this winter. We have been told there will be an oil shortage; in fact, we are begin­ ning to feel it already, but who, I wonder, were the masterminds behind the sale of needed tank­ ers to foreign governments. There must be some red faces in Wash­ ington. They yelled about surplus tan­ kers so long that the govern- • sold the biggest' stead it here on the beach until ment finally after Christmas. percentage of them. Now they have to do a flipflop and start GOOD TURNOUT looking around for extra ships to CHICAGO — Another famous Voting in the election is go­ make up for the storage. snip will pass into the limbo of ing along well with a good per­ By the time they agree there Lakes lore and legend with the centage of votes already cast, is a shortage and start pulling scrapping of that grand old ivfosi- of the bookmembers hit­ tankers opt of the boneyard, it's lady, the former "'See-and-Bee". ting the Hall have made it one going to be awfully cold in oil- She's sc'hediiLed to be tov/ed to of their first duties to cast their heated homes. I guess a fireplace Milwaukee soon, .nnd will be ballot. Having done their duty, is the only sure things these '/crapped at that port. they then head for the Dis- days. For 29 years, the "See-andjatcher. Bec" was well known to thou'sNOT AT PAYOFF ands of tourists on the Lakes. On the organizing front, John­ An item wliich is often mis­ Finally, with the advent of ny Ward is being- kept busy interpreted in our agreements is World War II, the grand old covering all the Tidewater and that pertaining to wages and lady donned a coat of gray, and Cities Service ships in this re­ subsistence in traveling. The way became the first side wheeler gion. it works is like this: When you aircraft carrier in maritime his­ He tells me that the AFL is payoff and receive your trans­ tory. out to sign its first contract portation cash, your wages and More than ten thousand naval among the oil refinery worlc- subsistence for time in travel pilots learned carrier operations ers, and expects it to be down is not included. from her super-iinp'.sed flight When you reach the port of deck- To the Navy she was on paper before Christmas. Good signing on, you must report to known as the "Wolverine." luck to them. We can use more the company office or agent After the war's end. United of this in Texas. within 30 days where this money States Maritime Commis.sion of­ There is not much more to re­ will be paid you. ficials had to make a weighty Some fellows have paid off decision. Should she be recon­ port from this Gulf port except that old Jack Frost is still keep­ under the impression that their verted to passenger operation or traveling wages and subsistence sJiould .she be scrapped.' ing his distance from this port, were included in the payoff. This They finally decided upon and everyone around here had isn't the case, so go after that scrapping, and so passes another a swell Thanksgiving. money due you. famous SIU ship. Galveston List Takes Care Of Job Calls By KEITH ALSOP work. The men on the Joliet Victory should be GO.nnmer}ded for their stand on this abuse. Old 'See-And-Bee' Diie For Scrap Heap �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Gassed Skipper Guns Seaman On Smith Thompson Friday, December 5, 1947 Comforts Of Home Here's an interior shot of the spacious SIU Hall in Tole­ do. which the Union maintains all year 'round at 615 Sum­ mit Street. A comfortable reading room, facilities for card playing and letter writ­ ing, plus a roomy meeting place ere among the many ad­ vantages of this Hall. If you live in the Toledo area, drop into the well-equipped head­ quarters in that city. During the winter months a wellheated and spacious rendez­ vous is available for the use of all Seafarars. Drop in, and bring your friends. You are al­ ways v/elcome. By CHARLIE STARLING SAVANNAH — Things finally have started to move in this port, and to prove it we had two payoffs, the SS Felix Grun­ dy and the SS Smith Thompson, both South Atlantic.'We squared the beefs right on board. However, on the Smith Thomp­ son we had something that was a little more than a beef. The Captain shot Seafarer Jones in the neck. It should come as no sui-prise to anybods'- that the Coast Guard pulled the Captain's papers. He'd been gassed up at the time, and was, in fact, a real gashound. Seamen have been called gashounds and performers and worse for a long, long time, but on this occasion it was the Skipper j and the Second Mate who put! on the show. They stayed gassed throughout the trip. Good ShippiEig, Clean Payoffs In Baltimore NEAR DEAD By WM. CURLY RENTZ That was the way it was un­ BALTIMORE — Shipping has til Brother Jones was found Ij^been good here for the past two ing in a passageway almost dead with a bullet in his neck. The weeks and there is every reason Second Mate began rushing to think that it will stay good at around with a bottle of iodine. least through the coming holi­ He was going to fix Jones up. Now I am sure that a little io­ days. With a lot of men wanting dine would do a pistol slug in a 'to stay on the beach for Christ­ guy's neck a hell of a lot of mas, the picture is pretty bright. good. We paid off 11 ships and sign­ The crew ran the Second Mate right out of the ship's hospital ed on four. We'll be signing on before the Chief Mate took over. more next week and there are The latter took the Captain's plenty of ships due in Baltimore. guns away from him and locked The payoffs included two Ore him and the Second Mate up for a day and a half. Brother Jones Line ships, two South Atlantics, was put in a hospital on the two Alcoas, two Bulls, a Robin, a other side. Waterman and a Pacific Tanker. 'When the Skipper was called NOTHING PENDING up before the Coast Guard all he could say was that he never We signed on two Ore Line By HERBERT JANSEN knew what happened or how, ships, a Bull and a South Atlanand that Jones was the finest tice. We've also had a number CHICAGO — Shipping has seaman he had. He found out of ships in transit. been fair in the past week, al­ what happened all right, when There were some beefs on most though tapering off somewhat as he lost his papers. of these ships, but everything the regular sailing season nears Naturally, the crew wouldn't was settled without any trouble. it's end. The Tanker Westcoat sail with the Second Mate either, By and large, they were in made her last call of the year, so the Thompson has a new pretty good shape and there is returns to Detroit where Second now as well as a new nothing pending on any of them. she will be laid up for the Wint­ Master. Other Seafarers won't Moreover, the payoffs were er months. have to be afraid of the ship. pretty good, since everybody Still in full operation are the Nobody's going to shoot them. showed up in good condition and sandboats DoviJle, American, That's all been taken care of, and the next trip ought to be the Union didn't lose anything Gilbert and Michigan. They'll on any of the beefs. continue to v/ork full blast until a better one. This is the way things should the Winter ice stops 'em. At the Thompson payoff, the crew chipped in something over be. We all fought like hell for We had a little taste during $200 for Jones' wife and kids. our conditions and we intend to the past week of the weather We all hope that Brother Jones keep them. which Old Man Winter has in will soon be back in the States store for those hardy souls who WANT TO KEEP GOING ready to ship out again. make the Windy City their home There aren't many men on the in the Winter. Now some of the beach here because the shipping warm weather boys will start has been good. Most of the men thinking of tropical climes, and here are actually new faces who head south with the birds. Members whose gear has have arrived to ship out fast. Here at the Chi'cago SIU Hall, been held for more than three our Winter preparations con­ The talk around the Baltimore sist of getting ready for the months in the fourth floor Hall is mostly of the tanker coming pinochle gajnes and bull drive and of organization in gen­ baggage room of the New sessions which the boys all love. eral. York Hall are advised to call Some of the gang have already "What company are we going for it immediately, or notify brought in their own cards and after next?" is the question all the Hall where they wish if stashed them away. Could be the Brothers ask. "Let's get sent. they prefer their own brand! everybody under the SIU ban­ Crowded conditions make ner and let's get the commies NMU'S LAST TRY off the waterfront everywhere," it impossible to hold gear According to a recent Pilot they say. longer than three months. All item authored by the NMU pres­ All in all, everything is in ident "Holy" Joe Curran, the effects remaining unclaimed very good shape in the Port of NMU is going to make one more after three months will be Baltimore. If that needs any desperate, do-or-die attempt to sent to the owner's home via further proof, let me point out organize the Lakes. We refer express collect. that if there is a gashound in to Joe as being "holy" due to town 1 can't find him. The gas- the fact that he's got religion Gear without addresses hounds stay away from here. since disavowing the NMU com­ will be disposed of otherwise. They know we keep an eye mies. peeled for them. If the NMU is not successful Great Lakes NMU Falling Apart At Seams Men Turning To Seafarers For Protection Unclaimed Gear (and what Lakes seamen in their right minds would think of join­ ing the practically defunct and strife-torn NMU?) then they will turn over their membership to some . CIO shoreside union such as the Oil Workers Union. This would really be the pay­ off! However, it reveals only too plainly the bankrupt tijinking of Joe Curran and the other misleaders of the National Maritime Union. One group would give the seamen over to Joe Stalin's tender mercies, and the other would transfer the seamen to some shoreside union! What would the Oilworkers or anj' other shoreside union like the Steelworkers or Autoworkers know about the problems and beefs of the seamen? How can anyone except seamen know the problems of seamen? LET MEMBERS DECIDE If Joe Curran or any of the other pie-hungx-y officials of the NMU had the welfare of the Great Lakes seamen at heart, they would say, "The NMU is finished on the Great Lakes, and we should let our Lakes members decide for themselves what to do." But they know only too well that the vast majority of the small NMU membership on the Great Lakes would want to af­ filiate with the SIU Great Lakes District. After all, these men know what Union leads on the Lakes when it comes to getting improved conditions and wages. Good union men in the NMU are soon going to have to make up their minds about dropping the dying NMU and joining with the SIU Great Lakes District. It's going to take the strength and solidarity of all union-mind­ ed men on the Great Lakes to fight against the open shop op­ erators of the LCA and their tool, the LSU. The SIU Great Lakes District has already made great strides in organizing the Great Lakes. If we continue at our present pace, it should only be a matter of a couple of years before the efftire Great Lakes is organized under the banner of the SIU. Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an SIU ship is a clean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory, he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'll see some action. �THE Flrids^. DitCMiber S, 1947 Philadelphia On The Lookout For New Hall Us Hat Watei? When your ship has been out of ho< water for over fwehre hours inalce sure thai this faei is reeonted m the Engine log book. It win save a lot of trouble when your ship hits port. later. If you are in port when the boilers give up the ghost, notify the HaR hnmediately and a Patroiman wiH hancBe the matter with the com­ pany. Don't wait until the ship is half way across the ocean before you send word; let out a yell before your ship leaves port and the mat^ ter will be settled at once. SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Tankers Bring Good Shipping To Boston, Fulfilling Agent's Cautious Prediction Both were scheduled to payoff ture caffs for paying off two 'the same day and time at Port­ tankers coming in foreign and BOSTON—As cautiously pre­ land, the Hood River alongside another West Coast ship—all by By BILL HIGG3 dicted in my last week's article, the dock and the Choctaw in Tuesday, December 2. PHILADELPHIA — Shipping .shipping has finally taken a ithe stream. On the presumption Beyond that we don't make in this port has picked up con­ sharp upward turn and' the Hall that the two-week trip would any predictions: at any rate the siderably since our last report Ls emptying rapidly. be cleared up in jig-time, the Dispatcher's list of available men to the LOG, we are most happy As usual, most of the jobs Hood River was hit first. should be rather small by that to declare, and that is just the available were on tankers—on However, the port overtime time. way we will try to keep this two of the.se, the SS Choctaw beef was described by the com­ port rolling along. A suggestion under Good and Trail and the SS H.ood River, pany as the result of a "sitWelfare was tossed our way this Ernest Tilley, our Patrolman, fifty-five men obtained jobs. do-wn" strike in the port of Gal­ week which merits a little mill­ had a busy week on the water­ The SS Choctaw Trail, out veston. Therefore it took a lot ing over by everybodje front. The Monroe, a Bull Line almost eight months, paid off of time and inve.stigating to get It was pointed out that prac­ wagon, paid off and he observes without trouble. On the other at the truth of the matter, and tically all the acts of irresponthat the Delegates had her in hand, the SS Hood River, out to ascertain the cau.se of the .sible mernber.s which are detri­ fine shape. In fact, the payoff a couple of weeks, had a port so-called "sit-down" strike. mental to the Union and an was a pleasure. overtime beef that t-ook several BOSUN FHftlD annoyance to their shipmates hours to square away. We also had the Mansfield, a It finally developed that a 24- ore committed either at sea, or, Luckenbach wagon, and Jacobs, hour delay was caused by the chiefly, in foreign ports of call. the SUP man in Baltimore, came actions of the crew in Galveston, It was suggested that the ships over to help Tilley handle her. who had decided to wait for a delegate cannot very well con­ Jake, I might point out, gives shoreside Patrolman'.s ruling be­ trol the irresponsible few unless us splendid cooperation when we fore assenting to the arbitrary and until he is recognized by are a bit overloaded here. He's firing of the Bosun, who was be­ the crew as a duly authorized always glad to come over and ing di.-reharg'fid without notice, representative of the Union Vvith By BLACKIE CARDULLO help payoff an SUP ship. without cause, and without trans­ the status of shoreside Patrol­ MARCUS HOOK — Shipping will introduce really tops the portation back to the port of man. There have been several ships here in transit. They had beefs has picked up in this port. In Taft-Hartley Act. It v/ould make engagement. EXTRA PAY The beef was eventually set­ of several kinds both major and fact, everything picked up all it a federal offense to prohibit He should be properly instruc­ a worker from going to his job. tled with concessions on both minor which Tilley handled to at once. ted in his duties and powers— sides, ina.smuch as two v.u-ongs the entire satisfaction of the WANTS "EQUITY" and lie should be paid a premwere com.mitted: first, the man­ For Thanksgiving dinner we crews. ner in which the Bosun was dis­ In other v/ords, if you stopped got hit with four ships which SCOUT FOR HALL a scab and talked him out of charged, and. second, the man­ just about cleaned house. .scabbing the FBI would be ner in which the rest of the With things going along nice pounding at your door.-Or if you crew protested the discharge. In addition, we put 40 men and smoothly and the weather It is axiomatic that two did anything at all to stop him not too bad as yet. we are try­ to work on longshore jobs this wrongs never can make a right, you would he breaking the law. ing to patch up the holes in this wreck. The boys on the latter and all hands were instructed dilapidated Hall before the snow work knocked down about $150. In Hartley's own words: "What as to their rights and duties in gets shoulder deep to a tall we are endeavoring to do i.s the event they should ever be­ which means that at the end of giraffe. write equity into the labor law.s." come involved in a dispute of a Ihe week there will be a bunch Right now, jmu could swing Yes, Mr. Hartley, we believe similar nature. of live wires around here. a cat by his tail, turn him loose you are trying to write equity But by tire time the foregoing Now that shipping is tough into the labor laws, but equity was settled amicably, the gang in any direction and he would have an even chance of not most of the time, this long.sh'ore for whom? Would we be show­ on the Choctavv' had decided to hitting the wall, the cracks and work comes in handy. It certain­ ing prejudice if we stated that get paid off and get along home ly solves the problem of how to you are not writing it for the —and who could blame them ium wage for assuming the pos­ crevices are so many. ition; even the companies co'uld We are also scouting around keep from going broke on the unions? But enough of Mr. Hart­ after the run they had just com­ be induced to contribute a share beach. ley. pleted. Incidentally, only fifteen a bit for a better place to rent of tlie extra wages, because they of ttie original crew still re­ We see where our good friend or buy and we hope that in the For the information of all conwould have 'every right to be­ near future we get a better Hall Congressman Fred Hartfey of cenmed'. Brother Labrosse did not mained with the scow at the j lieve that his presence aboard New Jersey, of the famous or lose his seaman's papers for the termination of articles. for the boys here. would discourage "gear grabbers" As Brother Sweeney pulled Tlie Union was called on la.st militant stand he took on the alongside in the launch the boys and the guys who figure they can f week to assist the Waiters and death of Dale Johnson. were lowering their gear; but stick someone else for their Waitresses Union, AFL, in a beef EAfANClPiiflnft YDV watches in foreign ports. Brother Johnson, you will re- .the Pumpman had time to pass IMOaSE SUKVe&l they had going not far from the The principle of this idea caff from- Labrosse's article in on a disputed overtime beef be­ Hall. Our boys were on the picworked very well on unorganized fore pulling away. ketline in nothing flat. Mass pic­ the LOG, died on the way into siiips, since in most cases the If he should read this column, keting won the beef and won it Puerto Rko, and Labrosse charg­ he will be pleased to know that SIU organizer aboard was look­ fast. ed that his life might have been Brother Sweeney collected C3 ed up to by the rest of the SLICE OF CREDIT saved: had his case been liandled hours for him, which he can col­ crew as having official status. lect by writing to the Paymaster My well-meaning friend is differently. Mr. Davis of the Waiters gives of Pacific Tankers, Inc. convinced that it could have us a big slice of the credit for Our good friend Plumstel came GOOD SHIPPING equally good results on our or­ making the company see the running into the Union Hall and , Shipping was particularly good ganized ships. At any rate, it light. And Fll' say myself that wanted to ship in a hurry. We for the Deck Department this makes for some deep thought for more splendid cooperation was past week, as three of the pay­ those who are fed up with the never had anywhere. infamous Taft-Hartliey Act, made don't know just why, but we offs were West Coast ships. Dr. Jekylls of continental U.S. When our boys were asked to a speech the other night at have an idea. P'lumstel and Three other tankers on coast­ ports who become Mr. Hydes help, it was just another case of S-warthmore college near here. Paul Armould have been shang­ wise runs, called in for replace- as soon as thev clear the threeHe e.xplain.ed the Act, we read. haied. the old STU spirit. ments. And the immediate fu-'mile limit. Bill Brown, our Dispatch Kid, TOPS T-K LAW states- that he wishes all his friends- and old shipmates a Hap­ • Now why does Mr. Hartley try py Turkey Day. And, while this to explain the Taft-Hartley Act may reach you a little late, let to the exclusive Swarthmore the only language that they By JIMMY HAWKERS We had two Cities Service me say that all of us here in tlie students who' ddn't know what seem, to understand, that the ship tankers in durin.g the last few Port of Brotherly Love wish all a day's work is, don't have to JACKSONVILLE — The Zach- would not sail without the propda,y.s. They were the Chiwawa our S3DU Bijothers everywhere a work for a living, anyway and aiy Taylo-r, South Atlantic, hit 01' repains being made. and the Paoli. A few of our men don't know what the unions Happy Thanksgiving. this pfii't last week with more managed to get jobs aboard these LATE AWAKENING have done for the working peo­ beefs than I've seen on a ship in scows, in spite of the local fink ple? I'll bet he didn't get any many a day. When the Taylor was still who crews their ships. •opposition. there two days after she w:i.s She needed new mattresses, due to sail, they came around to. It is usually a tough job for We, the membership of the pillows, toasters and percolators, men to get joKs on these ships, see our side of the dispute. SIU-SUP' here in Marcus Hook but the Company didn't seem to Everything they could secure but when we find an opportun­ wish that Mr. Hartley would agree with the crew and the was put aboard, and a rider was ity to do so wo grab it. Both of come down to pay us a visit shoreside officials in this matter. attached to the articles stating tliese .ships have already voted, and prove to us that his pet' law We settled most of the beefs that the men could payoff if she but the fight is far from being is not a slave-labor Act. immediately, but getting the new didn't get the remaining sup­ over. We also see where Mr. Haiflley supplie.s aboard was a differ-ent plies beforre sailing from the If you get a chance to take a stales that he expects to intro­ matter. We .wrangled with the States. job aboard a Cities Service slxip, duce additional labor legislation company's representative for a The crew stuck together take it and hold on tight. It's a when the Congress starts its, day or so, but nothing was done throughout this beef and proved little rough now, but it's gravy, regular session in January. for the crew, once again that a solid front will in the future with an SIU con­ tract. One of the points whkh he Finaffy, we showed them, in win any bat;le. By JOHW hfOGAlT Marcus Hook Picture Brightens, Longshore Jobs Take Up Slack ilacksonville Halts Run-Arouiid On Bepairs m �THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Lakes Seamen learn Only SlU Gives Security LOG Friday. December 5, 1947 New Hall, Jobs, NO Weather Keep Everybody Happy A,:-;.--- •• • . • •Sf:'" • II By EINAR NORDAAS By EARL SHEPPARD DULUTH—Since the clearing up of the season's first big storm on the Lakes, the more than sixty ships which were tied up here for a while have practical­ ly all moved out, and the har­ bor area is fairly clear once again. First of the Browning ships to be laid up is the SS Crescent City, and she's in the shipyard at Superior. Lay-up work on her is supposed to be finished around December 15. One of the Midland ships, the SS Michael Gallagher, hit the end of the dock as she was tying up with her last load of coal. She should be out of the ship­ yard by the time this hits the press. The other six Midland ships are all headed for the Lower Lakes with loads of storage grain for the Buffalo area. According to reliable sources, the last load of iron ore will leave this area around Decem­ ber 2 or 3. Then we'll settle down for the long Winter wait until navigation opens up next April some time. NEW ORLEANS — Shipping here is on the climb once more and things look as usual with ' very heavy shipping during the holidays—at a time when the majority of the Brothers would like to take a breather and re­ lax around the Christmas din­ ner. We had a total of 11 payoffs here last week and three coast­ wise ships hit port in addition. This activity so relieved shipping that when we consider the re­ ports coming in of the number of ships due to payoff through­ out the month we can say that the whole shipping problem has been taken care of—temporarily. Brother L i n d s e y Williams, General Organizer, is in town and we are working out a policy for an organizational program for the Marines Allied Workers. With some hard work, this im­ portant brancn of the SIU can be expanded to a large hard­ hitting outfit and be an out­ standing a.sset to the Seafarers. The MAW held their second meeting November 26, and are now going to be meeting twice a month. Good progress is being shown at these affairs and there is lively interest in them. We have taken title to our new building here and we ai'e shap­ ing it up to move into it. How­ ever, it may be sometime after Christmas before we can move in as we have to do a little re­ modeling. Those things take time, you know. You can bet your life she will be a beauty when we get her squared away. SMOOTH SAILING The Alcoa Corsair is all-out for an educational program. Copies of the Shipping Rules and Constitution and By-Laws are hung in the mess halls so that the Brothers can study them anytime. The picture ab­ ove shows the Brothers off duty attending an educational meeting, and at the right is a shot showing the Brothers re­ laxing after the strenuous ses­ sion. Bottom picture shows members of the Stewards De­ partment, Cooks and Waiters, preparing to serve a meal to the passengers of the Alcoa Corsair, The same food is served to the crewmembers. These pictures and the in­ formation about them was sent in by Rocky Benson, '47 SIU GAINS During the year 1947, the SIU Great Lakes District has made many gains, but the report won't be complete until the results from the Hanna and Wilson elec­ tions are in. Lakes seamen have • learned to look to the SIU for leadership in winning improved wages and conditions. In addition, many of these sea­ men have learned that they need something more than periodic improvements in wages and con­ ditions. Lakes seamen have found that they need security. They need the right to go back on the ship they laid up, and they need freedom from fear when ship­ ping on the Lakes slows up. These men know that the only way they can secure job secur­ ity and job seniority is through the protection of. an SIU con­ tract. For that reason, thousands of Lakes seamen want the SIU on their ships. However, security and SIU contracts on the Lakes are not going to be won without a struggle. The Lake Carriers As­ sociation has been in business for almost forty years, with pow­ erful lobbies in Washington and all of the State Capitals in the Lakes states. Does anyone think for one moment that the LCA will give un the open shop without a bat­ tle? With the full support and backing of the Lakes seamen, the SIU Great Lakes District can and will whip the open shop op­ erators. That day is fast ap­ proaching when th SIU can match it's economic strength against the many millions of the By BEN REES LCA and their lobbyists. NORFOLK — Shipping contin­ Then, and only then, wUl the ues to be good in the Port of Lakes have the strength and Norfolk, particularly for permitsolidarity of the SIU to bring men, there not being enongh SIU security, representation and bookmen to fill all the jobs we've conditions to the entire Great been having. Lakes. P.S. The following Brothers The ships paying off in the should write for their mail: Al­ last two weeks were the Rut­ ton Oakman, Michael Sullivan, gers Victory, the George Chaffee, A1 Clark, Thomas McGuire, Wal­ the Mayo Brothers, the Robert ter Brannan and Herman Gon- McBurnie, the Grover C. Hutch­ lick. inson, the William Carlson, the MORE DOUGH NOW The bakery strike here is about over, if what we hear about doughless days is correct, with the Bakers Union coming out on top by winning the great majority of its demands. Of course, several of the more reasonable minded bakeries sign­ ed up a while ago and there has been a little bread to be had. But we know that many a cook book was purchased by enter­ prising housewives during the beef. Wonders will never cease! You remember we told you about the rains here this fall. Well, believe it or not, the sun came out at last, and for several days now the weather has been what it's supposed to be in New Orleans. Disregard anything we said previously. A day like today makes us forget all those bad ones. Norfolk Shipping Holds Up; Future Looks Bright Robert Forbes, the James Fenimore Cooper, the Robert Crosby and the DeSoto. Most of these vessels crewed and sailed with about 25 percent bookmen, the balance being permitmen and tripcarders. The Grover C. Hutchinson, or "Jolly Rover," came in as usual —in tiptop shape all around, clean, happy and satisfied. For a Patrolman, the "Rover Grover" means a good dinner, good coffee and writing a few receipts. All her crew is paid in­ to 1948. It looks as if shipping would continue good. For instance, we have four South Atlantic vessels due to arrive next week. We have in port the Coral Sea of the Coral Shipping Company, a new outfit contracted to the SIU. She just finished a four month trip. She was crewed in Tampa, in the land of oranges and sunshine but was scheduled to be paid off here December 1. On Performers The membership has gone on record to prefer charges against all gashounds and performers, as well as the men who willfully destroy or steal ships gear. The SIU has no place for men who ruin the good conditions the Union wins for them. Take action in shipboard meetings against men guilty of these things. �Friday, December 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS CREWMEN OF THE SS GOVERNOR GRAVES Barry Skipper Badly Needs Pact Interpreter Possessing an inflated ego and an air of self-importance bor­ dering on the ridiculous, the skipper of the William T. Barry set himself up as the final auth­ ority as to what could and could not be done aboard the ship— regardless of the Union contract To him, Master of the vessel meant just that—and more. He felt he was the master of the ship and all within its bulkheads including the crew — nothing could take place without his ap­ proval, at least that's what he told the ship's three delegates. He made it plain to the men that the contract meant little to him when he called the men into his office and bluntly told them that he absolutely forbid union meetings on the ship with­ out his knowledge and consent and claimed the privilege of at­ tending all meetings held. CLEAR IT WITH ME Going further, he stated that in the event he allowed meet­ ings to take place, he was to re­ ceive a copy of the minutes. In stunned silence the dele­ gates heard him bellow pointlessly of his authority as Master. No overtime in general; no clean­ ing of quarters, heads, showers or rooms if they called for the payment of overtime. The skipper cited Article 2, Section 9 of the contract as authority for his brash ruling. It reads: "Nothing in this agreement is intended to, and shall not be construed to' limit in any way the authority of the Master of other officers, or lessen the obe­ dience of any member of the crew to any lawful order." With that one clause he mistakingly thought he could dis­ miss the rest of the contract. Quickly recovering their com­ posure, the delegates let the skipper down, deflating his ego like a punctured balloon. UNION SECRET Deck Delegate G. R. Walker lashed out at the skipper by telling him that for him to give the Captain copies of the min­ utes would be a violation of the Union oath requiring that all Union matters be kept secret from unauthorized persons. Y. S. Worrell, Engine Dele­ gate, quickly followed up the attack by notifying the Captain that when the ship arrived in port a Patrolman from the Union would notify him as to the ex­ tent of his power over the crew. The report of what took place in the Captain's office was re­ ported to the LOG in the min­ utes of a shipboard meeting. Whether the meeting was held with or without the approval of the ship's master wasn't men­ tioned. The Barry has since paid off and is out at sea again, so it's logical to assume that the skip­ per found the real interpreta­ tion of the contract at the pay­ off—^but not the .way he wanted it. BlOWS Ift After Rugged Voyage Loaded With Mishaps The trip the MV Cape Horn made last summer from New Orleans to the south coast of Brazil and back was no picnic, according to the detailed account of the This photo was taken immediately after last membership meeting aboard the Waterman ship prior to its arrival in the Port of Mobile Oct. 15. Cameraman was Bill Langford, Stew­ ard; picture was submitted by Clete Clark, who stated that there were only a few minor beefs during the voyage and all were satisfactorily settled at the payoff. Crew Aims To Scour Fiske When a new crew signed on the SS John Fiske, Overlakes, in Baltimore for a trip to Le Havre the boys found the vessel in pretty bad shape for an SIU ship. What was moi-e, they didn't get much cooperation from the Old Man about doing anything to clean her up although the Baltimore Port Captain signed a statement which he left at the Del Norte Men Donate To SIU Patients In N.O. NEW ORLEANS—Crew mem­ bers of the Stewards Depart­ ment aboard the SS Del Norte, one of Mississippi's three cruise ships operating out of this port, pread a measure of cheer among their less fortunate brothers con­ fined in the local Marine Hospi­ tal, according to an announce­ ment by George Moran, Stew­ ards Delegate. A total of $43.00 was collected from the group on "V' vage No. 6. Each of the following men con­ tributed one dollar to be dis­ tributed among the SIU patients: •Victor Bottazzi, Faust Bottazzi, William Faust, Anthony Alleman, Raymond Proudfoot, Jose Castellon, Ben Fitte, Joe Kotalik, Thomas Kotalik, Adel Rowe, Majorie Evans, Vincenzo Marconi, Sam Marcus, William Murphy. Edna .TohariR.son, T.eslie Sigler, Henry Lae, Peter Hammer, Delbert Steele, Rich­ ard Martinez, George S. Moran. Also Osmand McMahon, Woody Warren, Gordon Walker, Charles Pecoraro, Felix Savoy, Francis Fletschinger, H e n r i k Hansen, John Fontan, Cecelia Cervantes, Thomas Landry, Sam Florence, Ivan Durling. Also Norman Corley, John Smith, Shelton Long, Moses Milano, Alfredo Duarte, Lloyd Wet­ zel, N. G. Nassar, Patric Orr, R. J. Flynn, and Frank Cacioppe. Hall declaring what necessary painting and minor repairs would be taken care of at sea. In fact, the Skipper seemed to be more worried about his stand­ ing with the Company as a slow man with a dollar than about the welfare and comfort of the Crew. "I would like to have this ship cleaned up," he told the Ship and Deck Delegates, "but this is my first trip with this Com­ pany and if I go back in with a lot of overtime I will lose my job." four-month voyage contained in the personal log kept by M. O. Carroll, Chief Steward. The trouble started when the ship's plant broke down about noon June 2. Dinner that night was cold. There was no fresh water, the toilet and bath facil­ ities were useless and, of course, there were no lights. And that was the way things were to be for a longer time than Chief Steward Carroll cares to remember, for the plant broke down again June 10. The Horn, which is chartered to the Mississippi Shipping Com­ pany, was headed for Santos, but some way had to be found and found quickly to get her into Recife on the Brazilian hump, which was the nearest port. Al­ though the ship was just fioating, and the crew was putting out cans to catch rain water and keeping a fire in an oil drum on the fantail to make coffee, the Captain refused to radio for a tug to take her in. Instead, he chose to wait for the SS Louis McLane, a Liberty ship, which didn't show up until June 13. From here on, Carroll's diary reads like the record of a tough voyage under canvas a hundred years ago. Surprisingly enough, though, he constantly stressed that the passengers took the trip's rigors quite cheerfully. Cape Horn crew had to cook and eat what little food they had out on deck when plant broke down. no speed and the iceboxes work­ ed poorly. And just as she put into Santos the plant broke down again! The Horn was in Santos three weeks which were rugged ones for the crew. On August 10, she arrived in Paranagua. Got there without a breakdown, too. Trouble was they had to stay there 16 days. Then she proceeded to Rio Gran­ de do Sul and finally to Porto Alegre where the consignees for some automobiles the Horn was carrying were surprised if not NOT ENOUGH BAD TO WORSE exactly pleased to find them, He said that the galley, which The McLane finally got the as Carroll put it, "bent and was in terrible condition, only Horn into Recife, although the dinged and covered with oil." needed to be partly painted, and line broke once and everybody After a second call at Rio that a good sougeeing would be was drinking brackish water, Grande, the Horn finally headed enough for the recreation room but they did not arrive there north for home. By then it was and mess hall. until June 22. To make matters September. Two days out, she The Crew couldn't agree with worse, the Horn foundered on a ran into heavy seas and began him but was unable to do much rock in Recife harbor and the "rolling like a barrel," CarroU about it. The main trouble was bump was bad enough to gire wrote and wondered if he ever that the Skipper was fixing up^ the Horn a bad list to port and would see New Orleans. The an extra room for the Purser j to necessitate a layover until temporary patches in her side, while holding out on painting July 14. put on in Recife, had every­ the Crew messhall and quarters. The layover was a pretty sad body worried. For one stretch, At a shipboard meeting it period. The Captain paid out she only made about 70 miles finally was voted to invite the some subsistence when the Dele­ a day with the screw out of wa­ Captain to a special meeting to gates straightened him out a ter most of the time. But on discuss the ship's condition and bit, and the launch service September 10, things began to wasn't too bad, but conditions improve. what to do to better it. aboard continued to be terrible. Things went on all right from To make things a little bit worse, then until the arrival in New Mess On Deck the food went bad. Part of Car­ Orleans on September 26, a fact roll's entry for June 30 reads: for which everybody was thank­ "... the meat was going very ful. Even so, there were a few bad, the fish also was very bad. hitches. The vegetables had just started PLENTY HOT to go. I had about 3,400 lbs. of meat, thrown overside today. It One was a niixup over where seems a shame to have such a to dock in Trinidad. Another lot of good American meat go was the terrible heat encountered bad. We have lights and water in the Caribbean which at one tonight. They got one boiler go­ time reached 131 degrees in the ing now, but the di'inking don't galley and, Carroll noted, had taste so good." everybody aboard in a pretty July 5, he noted as follows: bad humor. "The toilets on the shelter In view of the history of the deck here are in a hell of a voyage, Carroll's final comment state, they cannot be flushed, and should be viewed as an under­ they stink." statement. "Well, we have ar­ HERE WE GO AGAIN rived in New Orleans at last," Another view of outdoor Things weren't too much bet­ he wrote, "and it surely looks mess on the crippled Cape ter when the Horn finally got good from here. Everyone is Horn. under way for Santos. She had.anxious to get ashore." �Page Tea THE AF ARERS LOG Friday;. December Sir 1947 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief MONTEBELLO HILLS, July 6 —Cfeacirman L. ConticeBo; SeezeJary C. Bronhorsf. Deck Delegate reported deefc gang soogeemg in Ste^Wrds department passageway^. Beef settled to satisfaction of all. Suggested circulation of reading material. Good and Wel­ fare; Suggestion that fines be levied for minor infractions of messroom conduct. List of fines to be posted on bulletin board. One minute of silence for Bro­ thers lost at sea. S. 3, t. FHAWKLIN K, LANE. OcL 12 ship not be permitted to leave —Chairman Emile Degan; Secre­ the States with less than seven tary V. A. Lawsin. Delegates re­ days' supply of shore bread ported minor beefs. New Busi­ aboard. Motion by C. Shaw that ness: Brother brought up on a repair list be made up in trip­ charges and after discussion from licate. Motion by C. Taylor that the floor he was fined $50. Good ship not leave States with less and Welfare: Suggestion t li a t than 75 days' stores aboard. Mo­ crew donate a minimum of one tion by Taylor that ship have dollar to men in marine hospital. general fumigation. Chairman reminded crew that S. t £ any member drunk at payoff will TAG KNOT, (date not given) be fined $10. One minute of si­ Chairman James Finch; Secrelence for Brothers lost at sea. tai'y Paul Sauers. New Business: WILLIAM T. BARRY. Oct. 5 —Chaorasui. D. F, McKmnif Secnfcttery C«rE New Btoiness: Motion by Worrell that the Patrolman be contacted as to the possibility of secrarimg more fans for the use of the unlicen­ sed personnel). It was brought out by Brother Worrell that the Captain stated to the Delegates that there would be no Union meetings held on his ship at any time without his consent and, further, he had the privilege and would attend any Union meet­ ing held. Captain later asked for minutes of meeting. Walker dteciined to give hira copy on the grounds tJiat he would be vix> lating his pledge to the UnioCT to keep all Union matters secret from unauthorized persons: ( ( 1 THOMAS CRESAP. Sept. 22— Chsirman Rolf XJ^aziiel; Secretary Dan Kennedy, Recently received copy of new agreement was dis­ cussed pro and! con. Motion by Kennedy to recommend Elwood Trainer for a pro-book—Motion carried. Kennedy reported that the Captain and; Mate are happy over the work being done by the deck department men. i THE F5«ST THf?EE MONTHS THE SEAFARERS HASOBSAWIZET* SEVEN COMPANIES THROUGH THE EPFORTS OF SHOREStDE AND VOtUNTEER ORSAMIZERS . THERE ARE MANV OTHER UNORSAMiZED OUTFITS - DEEP SEA,TUG, AND INLA>4D WATER - TO BE GOTTEN ; So SEE THE ORGANIZER. OR, PATROLMAN AND GIVE THE UNO^ - AND YOURSELF- A BETTER FUTURE i Discussion over inadequate slopchest. Chest lacks shoes, seaboots and raingear. Prices too far out of line. List of needed repairs drawn up and approved. i t 1 Good and Welfare: All members EDITH, Oct. 4—Chairman Jean to observe posted rules for keep­ Piniarski; Secretary Louis S. ing laundry clean. Delegates to By HANK Hisso., Delegates Reports accept­ get together and arrange a If j'our ship hasn't a librai'y of books and magazines or if you ed. Good and Welfare: All per­ weekly schedule to spot soogie want that old library exchanged for a new one drop in or phone mits examined and men aboard laundry. One minute of silence the American Merchant Marine, Library Association, 45 Broad­ 5. S. X for sixty days are to be asked to for Brothers lost at sea. way. New York. Their phone is BO 9-022&... Since it was re­ payoff. SEATRAIN N E V/ JERSEY. i. S. -3. quested. McMahon's Bar, a favorite hangout for our Moran tugi 3 i FAIHISLE. Oct. 26—Chairman Oct. 26 — Chairman W. Deal; 'ooatmen-, will be receiving some Logs every week... To oldDEL MAR. Aug. 18—Chairman Richelson; Secretary Pawel. Secretary Joe Martinez. Dele­ timer, Brother W. R. Bloom: How's tlie landlubfoing life in Joseph Gagliano; Secretary Ger­ Delegates reported on progress gates had nothing to report. ard C. McGoey, Stewards and in securing needed repairs in New Business: Motion to 'elect Brooklyn treating you? ... That Brooklyn citizen, Brother Chris­ Deck Delegates reported all in their departments. New Busi­ new ship's delegate as present tian Rasmussen, was in town last week. How's everything with order. Engine Delegate reported ness: Motion by Chrapcynski delegate is leaving at end of you? ... Fj om down in Chalmette, Louisiana, Brother J. Von disputes involving overtime and that crew not sign on again- un­ run. Twitchell elected new dele­ Holden, the oldtimer in retirement, just sent his best wishes far requested that he be relieved of til needed repairs are made. gate by acclamation. Motion car­ good health and good sailings to' all SIU brothers. He was fortyhis duties and delegate. Good and Copies of decision to be given to ried to contact Mate and see if eight years old recently. Happy and peaceful days to you and Welfare: All necessary precau- Captain,. Company and Patrol- protectives can be more freely may your memories of days and voyages past be just as salty tions to be maintained to pre- inan. Good and Welfare: Cook issued. Motion carried that D'ele- and enjoyable as when they wei'e in operation! ... -S, 4 4 'vent any fires beginning from suggested that card players stay gales contact Captain in refer­ Bxother Charles Watson, ciiizen of the Bronx, just came 'carelessness. Steward agreed to ^ ^ut of messhall while it is being ence to time off in port due to int.a townv after flying in from Venezuela... It seems that some issue sufficient ash trays for iirformed permit quick turnaround. Good and Marine hospitals are now and then treating merchant seamen each- messhall. Q£ shipping rule restricting Welfare: Decision to see that better. One brother came in and toM us about the good service it 3; t the length of time they can stay crew's drinking fountain is re­ he recefved from the Mtsrrne Hospital. Httoson and Jay. After FORT STANWIX. (Date not aboard the ship before piling offi paired. examining him. the doctor asked if he had arches for his feet. given)—Chairman Hoppy; Secre­ 24 4 When the doc heard the negative anewer he replied that he tary Lyius. Motions carried: ' BELGIUM VICTORY. (data sure needed them. Then he sent the SIU brother to some surgi­ erewmesB- membership to see nol given)' Chairman H. Clarke; cal house where tliey worked on hie feet and gave him a Steward to order percolators for 'Secretary H. W. Ryan. Delegates pai3r of Icether steel arches which would have cost tlie SIU crewmess; membership to see reported on number of books brothmi about thirty five dollars aceordrng to the guy in the i about cleaning fresh water tanks and permits in their depart­ I suzgieal houeer—if he had to buy them elsewhere. .and cementing same. Good and ments. New Business; Motion by Welfare: Repair list to be turned 44 4 Hunt to create ship's fund by as­ Brother Aussie Shrimpton was in last week, cheerfully argu­ in by all departmental delegates. i t t Brother Kenney elected to conMARION CRAWFORD. Sept. sessing each erewmember 25c: ing with Brother Paddy McCann about one voyage. Brother tact the Merchant Marine Li- 14 — Chairman H, O. Tenant; Good and Welfare: Repair list Shrimpton, a poet, - Steward and a newly-wedded Seafarer, had brary Association in Boston to Secretary Neil A. Birky. New made up and approved. Election removed his dignified mustache from his face, which makes him have books put aboard the ship. Business: Harold Sonnenberg of delegates held. J. Dominques look yesuTS younger; we believe... We have just discovered that elected ship's delegate. Good and elected Engine Delegate; V. Wii- that oldtimer Brother "TJnele Otto" Preussler is famous for his Welfare: It was pointed out that sczafc elected Stewards Delegate. "golden brown biscuits," among other choice cookings... Brother some of the men have been im­ iOne minute of silence for Bro­ A. Goldsmit, another oldtimer, came in and requested that our SIU weekly newspaper. The Log, be sent to all steamship com­ properly clothed while in the thers lost at sea. panies, especially those not contracted to the SIU, so that these messhall. Motion carried that people would® know all about the SIU policy, militancy- and ac­ ,any members found to be negli­ tivities ... To Brother Duane A. Gardiner in Oklahoma: Those gent in keeping messhall clean Logs are coming your way Here are some oldtimers who may is to be reprimanded and habit­ t 3 1 still be in town: H. Higham, Roman Tel'esford, Isaac Miller, W. J. CASA GRANDE. Oct, 30 — ual offenders to be reported to Heidy, H. Peterson, M. Figuerea, J. Gates, A. Amelia, J. Kelley, Chairman Troy Thomas; Secre­ the Patrolman in first port J.. Flaherty, R. Berlund... tary Howard Emerson. Howard touched. Discussion on rusty 4 4 4 NEWS ITEM: Representatives of the steamship industry Emerson. Deck Delegate, report­ water being used for laundry purpo;ses. and. marilune labor groups are preparing material for hearings, ed all in order; Petfe Jomides, STEEL FHiBfHZrATOa. Sept. being called by the Maritime Commission, scheduled for Jan­ Black Gang Delegate, reported 30—Chairman) D", C. Eoddaj Sec3. k S.­ uary In San Francisco on -.vages and •wnrlting conditions on no beefs; A1 Befiislein. Gtevvards MARION CRAWFOHD. Qci. 6 seiary W, E, Gannon. Kenneth government-subsidized merchant ships. Enactment of the Delegate, reported ever ything —Chairman H. O. Tenant; Sec­ Marpie elected as Deck Dele­ House of Representatives Bill 4307' would include seamert okay. New Business: Repair list retary Neil A. Birky. Good and gate; Di Gl. Riodiciia elected Engine among the employees not exempted from Section 13 of the to be made up and turned in. Welfare: Repair list made up Delegate and Clarence Storey Fair Labor SlcmdUrds Act of 1938. In addition to providing a Following men show^ good quali­ and approved by crew. Motion made Stewards Delegate. Duke forty hour week for seamen, the bill also would amend the ties and recom.rnended for pro- carried that an order be placed Liivingaton: elected .ship's dele­ definition of vrages to provide that board and lodging would books: Horace Douglas. Leon for new eq,uipment. A vote of gate for business between ship not be included in the minimum wage scale. Honeycutl and Gale Atkins. Mo- j thanks made to the Steward, land Uhion Hall. New Business: lion carried that three delegates .Neil A. Birky. and his depart­ Motion that a radio be installed 4 4 4 NEWS ITEM: The National Pfetroleum Council called on the contact Cqptain to procure more ment for the commendable per­ in crew's messroom.. Motion that milk." formance of their duties during .shipfs delegate see about a nevi government to release some of the 1'37 oil tankers' which remain the voyage. Motion carried that library for the ship. Good and tied up in the possession of the U.S. Maritime Commission. A ser­ GEORGE DAVIS, (date not ship's delegate contact the Cap- Welfare: Ship's carpenter to ious- petroleum shortage is imminent, particularly in the Atlantic given)'—Chairmen' B. Sanchez; tain in regard to a draw to be make a bread box. One minute seaboard area', if idle government-owned tankers are not released Secretary J. Redden. New Busi­ given out immediately upon ar- of silence for Brothers lost at promptly from tiie-up and' reconditioned and repaired for immed­ iate service, the council said. sea. ness: Motion by J. Rinius that rival in Galveston. CUT and RUN �Friday, December 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS STOPPED OVER IN SAN JUAN Get Your Story In The LOG Some mighty interesting stories of shipboard meet­ ings, sea rescues and just plain every day goings-on have been coming in from SIU members out at sea. But the LOG would like to hear from more of the fellows, because there's more going on that's just as interesting and beneficial to the mem­ bership that we don't hear about. Crewmembers of Ihe SS Wild Ranger as they appeared recently during a call at the Puerto Rican port. Photo was taken by W. E. Edgerton and submitted by Brothers Cham­ bers, Parrish and Clausen. Gateway City Almost Heaven To the Editor: The Waterman squirrel cage, the SS Gateway City, pulled into Mobile for repairs and the crew had to pay off there. It was too bad, too, for it was a great time we had on the Gateway. We must say that the Stewards Department was the life of the ship and there never was a dull moment aboard or among the crew from the time we left New York all the way to Germany and back to Mobile. We must admit the funsters were Saloon Messman Joe Sul­ livan, Chief Cook Ramon Moldbnodo and Galley Utility Lichtenstein known as "Dutch." These three always had a laugh and a joke and helped to pass the time with their funny an­ tics and actions. MUTT AND JEFF Also on deck was Alfred Perring, AB, who is six feet four inches tall and Milton Awall, AB, who is about five feet seven. These two were the Mutt and Jeff of the ship, the big and Log-A -Rhyth m s All it takes is for one oi more of the crew to put it down on paper and send it to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bea­ ver St., New York 4, N. Y. We don't care if it i?n't fancy, just jot down Ihe facts and we'll set them up in your story. If you luivo any pictures, so much the better — send them alovg. little of the crew. And they LOG Brings Back China Memories To provided laughs galore. All told, we are sorry we must SIU Man In Army all go off in different directions to different sections of the coun­ To the Editor: try. Having been in the Seafarers The Crew of the International Union for about a SS Gateway City year before joining the Army, I became very interested in the Crew Of The Madaket SEAFARERS LOG. I would like to know if you Endorses Chief Steward would send it to me at my Army To the Editor: address. At the present, I am re­ We, the undersigned book mc", ceiving it at home but as I representing every member of didn't get home very often, I the crew aboard the SS Madaket, would like to have the address heartily endorse the candidacy changed. In the November 14 issue I of William Jenkins for Stew­ saw the picture of Brownie and ards Department Patrolman in Blackie's Diamond Bar. While the Port of New York. Jenkins has served as Chief aboard the Hook Hitch in 1945 Steward on this vessel for the and 1946 I stopped at the Dia­ last 18 months. His executive mond Bar many times. It was ability and general intelligence nice to see the picture of Brown­ have made his service invalu­ ie and Lil. Kinda of makes me want to see a bit of Shanghai able. again. , We wish him the best of luck and hope he is elected. Crew of the Madaket Pvf. Martin W. Powers Fort Monmouth, N. J. Sailing On Isthmian Ship !Vlinus Work Rules Was Hard To the Editor: We've sent in the minutes of the three meetings v/e've had on this ship, the SS Queens Victoiy, Isthmian, since we left Baltimore, October 12, but there are some things I want to point out in addition. First off we'i'e bound for the Persian Gulf and the weather, so far, has been ideal. On this ship, we have 11 full bookmen, three pro-books and 23 permitmen. First stop after Baltimore was BrookLm where we went to load some of our cargo. With regard to the Biooklyn layover, I want to thank Patrol­ man Jerry Lichtman for the splendid cooperation and the good information he gave me while this ship was docked in Brooklyn. Also, I want to thank Patrolman Ray Gonzales for helping me in the last-minute details just before sailing time. SHIP'S DELEGATE At this point I'd better tell you that I was nominated and elected Ship's Delegate. I never was Delegate before, and I was kind of perplexed as to my duties. Thanks to Jerry again. He put me straight. Well you can imagine for yourself what kind of a predic­ ament I really am in; first-time Ship's Delegate on an Isthmian ship on its first-time sailing "with a Union crew the majority of whose members never has known what a union is or what it stands for. In the first meetings, I put them on the ball, with the help of the other bookmen of course. And I'm going to try to hold them on that ball. All the ships officers are for the Company and I mean the Isthmian Company. As you know we are working without working rules, and the officers 'Star Messman' The Ship's Steward By FRANK PAYLOR SS Thomas B. Reed have a book of Company rules. Brother, do they u.«e it. NO USE I keep trying to use the Wat­ erman rules, but no soap. Bro­ ther, they are company men and the Isthmian book is all they know. But I'll keep plugging away until we hit the States. By that time I hope we will have our agreement signed. (Editor's note: We have it.) Overtime is our biggest beef right now. The next biggest is our food which does not come up to par. Moreover, the Stewa:d, another Company man and a permitm.an as well, stands for the Company's ideals. Asking you again to say thanks to Pat, Jerry and Gonzalez for me. Anthony J. Tanski Ship's Delegate SS Queens Victory BROTHER PASSES TIP ON PAYOFF IN FOREIGN PORT To the Editor: During our recent trip to Tri­ este aboard the John Gallup, one of the crew, Brother Dave Al­ bright, was hospitalized with an infected hand. Because of his being removed from the ship, the matter of paying him arose. The Coast Guard told us of a ruling by the Allied Military Government in Trieste that a man cannot be paid off in U. S. currency. They said that if the man de­ manded his pa3', he would have to be paid in Italian lira but he could suspend his payoff and draw in liras what he needed while in the port. Later, when he arrived in the States he could have the bal­ ance due him in United States currency. The Coast Guard asked m.e to pass this information along to other Seafarers so that there would be no misunderstanding should the occasion arise where SIU members are forced to pile off in an Italian port. B. Graham (Copy also submitted by W. Young) They Finally Made It The Steward has a thankless job Trying to satisfy a hungry mob Of Americans, Swedes, Italians, Greeks For vrocks and weeks and weeks. If it's pia they get—they wanted cake. When it's turkey—it should have been steak. It it's broiled—why wasn't it fried? Not a man will admit he's satisfied. When it's medium-well—they like it .rare: "Who in hell made up this bill of fare? We wants eggs fried in butter—not fat. Give us this—why don't we get that?" You "belly-robber" is the crew's favorite term For the poor Steward—they'd like him to squirm. But he doesn't mind, he never gets sore. Just smiles and asks them to have some more. Then the strangest thing happened to this crew. The thin got fat and the short .ones grew; .Was it the food? "Hell, no," they'd say- Nature intended us to be this way. Now here's the part that's really a shame: As time went by the ship gained fame. Her name became a symbol of cheer And men would come from far and near. To the Editor: FCot>! -AT'S WOT DOES IT' But it was always at mealtime when they came For this outrage. Who was lo blame? Why the Steward, of course—who else would you say. Let's give him hell, then call it a day. Caption accompanying this photo of unidentified brother aboard SS Smith Thompson said he is the "star messman" of the South Atlantic fleet. Cameraman was Eugene A. Piniarski. Would like you to send the LuG to my home, as my folks like very much to read each issue. They've asked me every time I've been home to make sure they get on the mailing list but up to now I've forgotten each time. This time I'm making sure I carry out their request. Frank Radzvila Wilkes Barre, Pa, (Ed. note: And we'll make sure the folks receive the LOG.) �"WPP THE S E AF AHERS Page T«ce}ve Skipper Calls In T-H Act As New Ally To Fight Crew To ii» Editor: A lot of fellpws have felt that the Taft-Hartley Act is just something that Congress has passed to ham-string labor but hasn't been too efl&ective as yet and may not be used at all by individuals and companies. To these fellows, Fd like to point up the sentiments of the Master aboard the Zane Grey, Isthmian. During our last trip which took us to the Persian Gulf, the Skipper let us know that the Taft-Hartley Act was something he welcomed with open arms. Once while I was protesting the food situation and pointing out that there had been a vio­ lation of the Union contract, he threw up his arms and yelled "Unions don't mean a damn thing. The Taft-Hartley Act will protect me in anything I may undertake." BONING UP I guess by the few examples I have listed here it is quite obvious that the guy is not in his right senses, but that is not unusual to find in skippers to­ day. This guy would not stop at anything to violate the Un­ ion contract and abuse the men. We have to keep sL.pping ihese guys cown, and they know we nave a sircng weapon in our union contract. But we can't just cit back and wait for the pay .fl and a patrolman to put these guys in their place; someday, tliey're going to go all out, with the aid of the Taft-Hartley Act, and attempt to smash our Un­ ion. If we keep our noses clean now and fight every attempt to weaken our contract, we can win that battle when it comes. We just have to be ready for that fight. It will probably be our toughest fight, but by re­ maining strong we can put guys like the Zane Grey's skipper in mothballs. Jack Giller Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HelL Only in thai way can the membership act on yone reoommendntionn^ •Ad then tho nsiAttton cen be printed in the LOG for the beneiit of "UI other SIU crews Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon ai possible. That's the SIU way! To the Editor: I have read the SEAFARERS LOG many times and would like to have it sent to my home regularly. I am not an American, but a Dutchman aboard a Dutch ship. I am a member of the General Netherlands Seafarers Union in Holland and would like to be­ come a member of the Seafarers International Union. I don't know if a Dutch sea- AFTERMATH OF TEXAS CITY DISASTER man can be a member of an American union or not, but I would like to get all the details if it is possible. I have now been sailing twoand-one-half years in the Neth­ erlands merchant navy, but con­ ditions are very bad. I am paid about $10 a week or 25 guilders in Dutch money. Aboard the ship I am third Steward with ten of twelve pas­ sengers. We receive very little money to pay for our clothing, shoes and other items. I ask you for tlie LOG because there is much within its pages for me to learn. I would like to pay for it but I don't know if I can do so because in Holland we have no American dollars. I hope you will be able to do something toward my becoming a member of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. P. J. Seur, Amsterdam, Holland (Ed. Note: Thanks for the compliment. Your name has been added to the mailing list and you should be receiving the SEAFARERS LOG soon. It will, however, not be pos­ sible for you to join the SIU as we have confined our ac­ tivities to the United States and Canada. We are not at­ tempting to enlist seamen of other countries at the mbmment as the American seamen already in our ranks are suf­ ficient to take all jobs that come up.) While he was all wet in be­ lieving that the Taft-Hartley Act would protect him in keep­ ing the two-pot system he had installed on his ship, this serves to point out that this guy is reading up on the Law and in­ tends to use it whenever and wherever he finds the oppor­ tunity. This was a minor incident and one which only drew a laugh when he threw Senator Taft and his fellow union-wrecker in­ to the picture; but guys like MEMBER'S WIFE this can be dangerous now that Congress has given them some LAUDS LOG ammunition. AS INTERESTING Getting away from Taft and Hartley, the Skipper made it To the Editor: known that he had another ally: I have been taking the LOG the Coast Guard, and where he for a little while. I have read them and like them very nmch. It carries a lot of interesting in­ formation. Attention Members On the firet' run of fhe Seatrain New York into Texas CUy. Texas, following Ihe waterfront levelling blast. Seafarer Bill Dargen shol these pictures show­ ing the destructive effects of am­ monium nitrate. My husband belongs to the i SIU and he will not join any other, so you see it must be the best union of all. I have moved fiom the old ad­ dress and wouM like for you to send me the LOG to my new address. Mrs. Flocine Adama Mobile, Ala. didn't have the government on his side he relied on his stooges aboard ship to do his bidding and make life miserable for the crew. Three times he called in the Coast Guard for petty reasons and it pained him greatly when no one was hauled off the ship to stand trial. When he got no satisfaction from the Coast Guard, he pulled a few tricks of his own. In addi­ tion to the t.wo-pot system, un­ der which we were fed ham and eggs while topside enjoyed steak, he issued almost impossible or­ ders such as one whereby he wanted the crew to remove all tarpaulins and place them aft be­ fore the ship docked. Then, just for the hell of it, Friday, P«c«mber 5, 1447 Dutch Seafarer Likes SIU Send Thnee Minutes Methods, Desires To Join he told the Purser to give a sick man an injection of plain water instead of medicine. When we confronted the jerk, he admitted giving the Purser the order saying it was a joke. Some joke—the victim of his practical little prank is now su­ ing the company. WILL TRY ANYTHING LOG Above-r-The steel shell of what was once the Monsanto Chemical plant. It was here that the ex­ plosion occurreci taking a terrific toll of lives. At left—The Wilson B. Keene lies half-submerged at its char­ red pier. Both pictures were snapped from the Seatrain New York. (Editor's note: While you're at sea have the LOG sent to your family.) Each man who makes a donation to the LOG should, receive a receipt in return. If the Union official to whom a contribution is given does not make out a receipt fox the money, call this to the attention of the SecretaryTreasurer. J. P. Shuler, im­ mediately. Send the name of fhe of­ ficial and the name of the port in which tho occurance took place to the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Deck Stalwarts Ship Boosts Held Unfair To Beached Men To the Editor: In view of the recent letters to the editor that have been published in the LOG concern­ ing promotion aboard ship, I would like to express my opin­ ion on the subject. And it is plainly this; I am personally against ship­ board promotions for the follow­ ing reasons: It not only breeds animosity and trouble among shipmates but it keeps the man on the beach, who is waiting for a rated j-ob, ftom knowing v/hether or not his job is ever going to be called in. By that I mean that if a man is waiting in the Hall for a Chief Cook's job and a ship comes in needing a Chief Cook but the Second Cook takes over, then the man on the beach has to take the Second Cook's job. And so on in. every department. This means, too, that Stew­ ards, Chief Cooks, and Bosuns arc going to have to start at the bottom all over again every time they change ships. I am sure the unrated men can see the disadvantages in this al.so. They should be able to for the simple reason that the uitrated men of today will be rated men tomorrow and I am sure they wouldn't want to start all over again from the bottom aboard a ship. They wouldn't want to sail that same ship until someone Avith the rating they want, gets off. I feel if we change this rule we will have better sailing for all. Robert H. Maupin P..S. My best regards to Brotham Joe Shea, G, W. ChampUn and that grand bunch o£ shipmetes front the Canadian Dis­ trict of the SIU who were with me aboard the SS Dominican Victory on its wild and wooly trip to India. R.H.M. (Ed. nole: The subject of shipboard promofiens discuss­ ed by Brother Maupin is one that is evoking considerable discussion, both pro and con, among the membership. Any decision that is finally made in the shipping rules will have to be reached through a refer­ endum vote by secret ballot, according to the provisions of our Constitution. Meanwhile all. hands with a viewpoint on this question should express thentselves. The LOG urges alt Seafarers lo submit their views fox publication. This is the most effeetiire means: of reaching the entire Union, membership. Mait your leflM to the SEAFAREltS LOG, 81 Beaver Street, New York 4, M.Y.) Taking, a breather from a work stint on deck, Murray M.. Blum crewmemhers Blawitt Pexkine> Ai Scranmxza a»d Pascei Scramuxza look with varied expreesiona at the camera. Shot was made by Paul Fevnandez during the., ship's run to Rio De Janeiro. �THE SEAFARERS Fiiday, December 5, 1947 LOG Active Seafarer All About A Slick Bird And How He Found Cuba ic. y . Page Thirteen Plane Travel Rated Second To Ships For Return To U.S. To the Editor: ' the crew of another of our ships, arriving in India about a month It is not sound business to To the Editor: after we did, had been flown to help your competitor—ask any Frisco and paid off a week or There is a certain parrot down in the island of Cuba who businessman. When Am.erica so before us. Picsults? That crew is probably sitting on one leg, scratching his feathery head, commenced giving birth to a had lost more than a month's mumbling to himself in Spanish and trying to figure out why railroad system, our once-great pay, perhaps several, as the it had to happen to him. canal system suffered. availability of passenger ships This same parrot, only a few days before, was peacefully The canals were stupid. They is very limited in the Far East. riding around on a native bumboat down in Cartagena, Colum­ helped the railroads. That's how They lost probably must sub­ bia, enjoying a quiet parrot's life, and was content with it, we the C&O and others got their sistence difference while await­ assume. But, as they say, into every life some rain must fall— starts, and eventually put the ing ship in India; and the prob­ even a parrot's. And the day that Pacific Tankers ship SS Casa canals out of business. ability of hundreds of dollars Crairdc sailed into Cartagena, a little rain fell into his. The old baloney that "canals It seems that after a little deal between one of the crewdon't pay" was thrown up as a difference in ship's fares. members and the native bumboatmen was made, the Parrot had What did I lose in being for­ Avo Runno, who sails as a smokescreen. The canals did pay. a new owner. And lie suddenly found himself being hoisted up ced to accept plane rates cross That's v/hy the railroads spent onto the deck and hustled into an empty room all by his lone­ Deck Engineer, has been a millions to 'ouy them up and continent to New York? Three membeT: of the SIU since 1942. some. days, four days subsistence and He has laken pari in prac­ close them down. I well remember how the price over twenty dollars in fare. THREE SQUARES REGULARLY tically every strike action What other results are there? from the day of his joining. of coal jumped in Washington, He strutted around and soon accustomed himself to life Brother Runne believes the B.C., where it no longer came In the case of the crew flown aboard the sliip, ate his three squares regularly and didn't even SIU'E militancy has been re­ by mule-drawn canal boats down from India, these men were back complain about the service. Of course, if he had, nobody would sponsible in a large measure the C&O Canal from Cumber­ in SIU Halls taking jobs from have understood him anyway because he spoke only Spanish. for the great strides the Union land, but by dirty, smoky freight someone else. When the offi­ And we think he Icnew it. cers and men of a Victory ship has made in the maritime in­ trains. Now all went well and we put to sea, that is, until the dustry. Those canal boats. Brothers, cut their trip in this manner, Skipper found out we had a passenger. That uncharitable soul were like our ships—combined I for one month, it is the equivaimmcdiafely called for the Chief Officer, and the conversation jobs and homos—only tlie can- lent to taking four years work went something like this: Mister Mate, get rid of that Parrot!" Saj^s Log Is 'One allers owned them, like we away from one mian. And so the Mate dutifully passed on these orders in no un- Of The Best' Americans used to own our ships I'll bet there are a lot of you certtiin terms to the proud owner of the parrot. Now as you a century ago. boys on the beach right now know, there are certain laws about parrot's being brought into To the Editor: who wish you could get paid for STILL FIGHTING the United States and our customs, men frown heavily on people Please accept my donation to sitting pretty in a good hotel or wlio disobey them. Which is, no doubt, what the Skipper had in the BOG. It is one of the best That battle stiil goes on, as sailing half-way around the mind when he issued his order. He didn't want a fine assessed papers I've read yet. any up-state New Yorker can world as a passenger. I know on his ship and his crew possibly quarantined. I would also appreciate it if tell you. Vanderbilt's Panama you do, because I'm on the beach In the meantime, the Chief you would send the LOG to my Railroad long held up the build­ too, and I'm not exactly a tripOiTicer was having a heated dis, home in Chicago. ing of the Panama Canal. The carder, either. cussion with the parrot's new I would like to catch up on Railroad Lobby still fights the i IN OUR INTEREST owner about cruelty to dumb my reading when I get back building of the much needed ofr-ASAIW 1 animals, Spanish-speaking parfrom this rum-and-coke run I'm Nicaragua!! Canal, a matter of Furthoi'more, all that transpor­ i~ot's and the like. But nocdle.ss on. I thank you, and you will, interest to all seafarers. tation money ought to be going to say. it was soon decided in I am sure, take up this matter. Believe it or not. Brothers, I back into the shipping industry, favor of the Chief Officer that idn't sit down to talk about John Bruno didn tire parrot would go over the canals versus railroads. I just (Editor's note: The matter side. wanted to get across an idea. has been taken care of. Inci­ Thej' say that hauling coal by IGNORANT OF FATE I dentally, this Brother has the train, instead of floating it down right idea. Have the LOG sent Now the SS Casa Grande was by canal is progress. Muruv 3usi.y • j t.o your home so that you can It is "progress" for the guy New York-bound and at a fast keep track of Union members who scoops the profits and can speed of 14 knots. At the mom­ ent she was passing the sunny, palm tree-studded island of and activities wherever you winter in Florida, but not for Cuba. As it was only about a mile offshore it was decided that are.) the working stiff who has to the parrot could easily float in with the current to shore in a buj'' the coal. Why not be really matter of hours. Another discussion followed and a decision was progressive and ship the "black made to disembark the parrot, who of course, knew nothing diamonds" by plane and shoot the price up some m.ore? about it yet. Each man who makes a A raft was hastily built. Parrot, cage and raft were dropped Well, Brothers, that's it—Ships donation fo Ihe LOG should over the side with a hearty "bon voyage," for the parrot. It was against planes, which brings me not to airways and railroads. receive a receipt in return. around to the matter of airthen we learned that parrot's, too, can swim because he fell out Our interest lies with the ship­ If the Union official to whom of his cage on the way down. He lost no time in getting back transportation for seamen. pers as a whole. a contribution is giv^en does aboard the raft, which was to be his new home for many long, Most of our agreements call When one Skipper cuts annot make out a receipt for for second-class transportation by dreary hours. ulher's throat by paying such the money, call this to the On the way down and on his mad scramble to get aboard ship and first-class by train money to an antagonistic in­ aftention of the Secretary(though our delivery jobs usu­ the raft he did a lot of squawking and loud protesting, and as dustry, he hurts his own indus­ Treasurer. J. P. Shuler, im­ ally call for first-class passage we didn't understand Spanish we're not sure, but we gathered mediately. by ship), plus base pay, plus try. Can't the short-sighted iool he wasn't happy about the whole affair. realize that, although today he Send the name of the dfsubsistence. The last we saw of our unfortunate parrot, he was safely may have to pay another ship­ ficial and the name of the Many shipping companies, afloat on his raft back in our wake. He had just finished check­ ping com.pany, tomorrow another port in which the occurence when they have no- available ing his food ration and was taking a bearing on the nearest company will pay him? took place to the New York ship of their own, foist air trans­ point of land. I know a lot of you fellows Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New portation off on seamen, claim­ We hope he'll be happy in his new home. He should be be­ York 4, N. Y. ing it's first class and after put­ only think about getting home cause Cuba is a wonderful island—so the sailors say. ting us in such a position that when you are homesick. Then, Don D. Brown, SUP we're compelled to t.ake it in too, a lot of guys think they're bigshots if they can say "Oh, I violation of our contract. What's the result from our just flew in from Turkey." Personally, they'll never get angle as Union seamen? Let's me into one of those damned take some examples: • old rule, it's best to show a litnever made a mistake. And a To the Editor: hunks of tin to go bumping into mistake may be deliberate or it tie consideration for others, at DELIVERY JOB If each and every member may be accidental. Ci r c u m - least as much consideration as a mountain. I think I'm a lot read back issues of the LOG stances rule the manner or view­ we want for ourselves. smarter to come home at my I recently delivered the first and read and studied the SIU point from which a man on leisure on a ship as a passenger, If you are wrong in some­ of a fleet of six ships to Bom­ constitution there would be only charges is judged, a fact in line thing, be big enough to admit it. bay, the second coming in a daj- as I've done three times out of an occasional trial committee in­ with the SIU Constitution. Gen­ Act like this and you will merit or so later. We were on pay for my last five trips. Think it over. stead of the many we now have. erally tlie truth comes out and the consideration for your views nearly a month in Bombay, part G. W. (Bill) Champlin Nevertheless, a trial committee's impartial justice is dealt to all. you want. Remember, it doesn't of that time on subsistence. We job, it should always be remem­ But why be brought up on take a genius or a saint to con­ were a full month on pay as bered, is to help the individual charges when on most occasions cede a point or acknowledge an passengers by ship to San Fran­ brought on charges and to keep they can be avoided if a little error. cisco. him from making an even great­ forethought is exercised. So take "Sir Charles" We were entitled to a hand­ If you don't find linen er error than he already has a little advice, and keep out of (Ed. noto: The writer of Ihe some cash difference between the when you go aboard your made. foregoing letter, suggests that prices of first-class and what was trouble. ship, notify the Hall at once. It is not the committee's job For one thing, never act on a copy of it be presented to available. A telegram from Le Havre, or to jump on a man, but to clari­ impulse. For another, don't take any SIU member brought up From there the members of Singapore won't do you Any fy the issue, correct the mistake it upon yourself to make all the on chattg^ befSore a trial oom- these two crews scattered to sorod. It's your bed and you and straighten out the man decisions between right and miftee. "Sir Chartee" is the Vancouver, Galveston and New bars to lie in it. charged. wrong if there are others who name by which he is faitiilanr- York by ah- transport. In Frisco we fotrnd oirt that Now the tnan never lived who ought to be heard. To cite the ly kifOWHr) T Attention Members Admitting Wrongs Keeps You Out Of Jams I ATTENTION! �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Friday, December 5, 1947 LOG Report Of Quarterly Finance Committee (Continued jrom and negligence of duty on the part of some officials as brought out in this report, that the Union itself at this time is in the best condition of its entire histoi'y. Conclusion We have as assets in the Atlantic and Gulf District an all-time high of over $1,000,000.00. We have in­ In closing this report, this Committee wishes to creased the number of jobs and contracts under our point out several things. 'We realize that this Quar­ jurisdiction to the highest point ever known. We have, terly Finance Committee has gone further in actions since March, 1947, in spite of a continually decreasing and recommendations than the average Quarterly revenue, succeeded in not only putting our Union on Finance Committee usually does. The reasons for our a paying basis where the expenditures are well with­ actions and recommendations are simple. in the income, but have actually, at the same time, We are of the opinion that any abuse of Union increased our general operating fund by over $80,000.00. rules and regulations by any ofl'icial should be brought This means that with the exceptions as notecT ir: to the attention of the membership. We further be­ this report that the officials of the Union have been lieve that at any time that the Union expenses can doing a damned good job of handling the member­ be reduced that they should be. ship's affairs. The membership, after all, is the one who loses or We cannot simply rest with this, however, for to gains in the proper or improper administration of guarantee continued successful operation and protec­ any Union. Therefore the reason for calling to the tion of our Union, we must, at all times, correct any direct attention of our membership those things whicii fault that we may see in the Union's structure. We we feel are excessive in expenditures or neglect • must continue calling to the attention of the mem­ Union duties by any official. bership any failure to carry out duties by any offi­ Seafarers can appreciate the fact that the SIU is cials. Only in this way can we hope to continue on our one of the few, if not the only Union, wherein such criticism can be made and presented to the member­ coLirs'e towards a greater SIU. ship for their consideration and action. Fraternally submitted, This Committee feels that it is only fair that we bring out what we consider faults in the handling VAL JAMES, 7803 of the Union's business and finances. LEONARD LEIDIG, 44180 It is to be pointed out that in spite of the faults MICHAEL ROSSI, 209 any now existent SIU Branches. The basis for closing such Branches would be so that in closing any Branch, the welfare of the membership will not suffer. I (>) Donations To Seafarers Log This Committee has studied a communication from members on an SIU ship wherein they complained that the amount of money they donated to the Seafarers Log was not the actual amount that was posted in the Honor Roll Donation List that is carried weekly in the Log. This matter is of great importance to the Union and in the future, all officials should stand instructed to issue proper receipts covering the amo­ unts of such donations. In the event this is not done and any official is negligent in issuing such proper receipt for full amount. Headquarters, upon proper notification of same, is to prefer charges against that particular official. Any •official so charged shall then appear before a regular New York ne,adquarters Meeting to face charges. The Committee feels that in view of the fact that the Seafarers Log's expenses arc quite large, that all Log donations made by the membership aids greatly in the continued publicot of our paper. Therefore the necessity ot making such recommendations on this matter. Possibiiities Of Closing SIU Branches In view of the decrease in ships' traffic in various Ports, and the necessity of reduction of expenses as much as possible, this Committee recommends that the Secretary-Treasurer cause to be made as soon as possible a survey as to the advisability of closing The Way To Latrar Solidarity BOSTON INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS J. Carey, $2.00; J. Riddle. $1.00; A. Nina, $1.00. SS BIENVILLE L. Perciballi, $2.00; N. Richie, $2.00; M. Kurkemelis, $2.00; G. O'Rourke, $3.00; F. Dykstra, $1.00; T. Wypior, $1.00; F. DeMasi, $2.00; R. Yantz, $1.00; R. Crigg. $1.00; R. Cavanaugh. $1.00; T. Sims. $1.00; O. Jones. $3.00; F. Litsch, $2.00; J. Morgan. $2.00; H. Dean $1.00; j .Bell, $1.00; C. Howell, $1.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS David Talbot, $1.00; J. Taylor, $3.00; J. Paszek, $3.00; B. F. Trottie, $2.00; J. Pisano. $1.00; N. E. Pappas, $2.00; F. P. Dymerski, $1.00; W. Renny, $1.00; A. Tuur, $3.00; L. C. Jones. $1.00. SS YORK J. Rivera, $1.00; H. A. Hamilton, $1.00; T. R. Bourque, $1.00; C. H. MacQueen, $1.00; H. W, Rjon, $2.00; W. \V. Woodill, $1.00. SS C. FIELDS R. Kessler, $2.00; F. Casaseo, $1.00; F. Stickler, $1.00; G. .Vlanning, $3.00; J. Roll, $1.00; B. Stalsworth. $1.00; E. Zedaker, $2.00; N. Bathia, $2.00. SS AFONDRIA M. Boyles, $1.00; F. J. DeOliveria, $1.00; B. D. Douglass. $1.00; C. W. Spencer. $2.00; B. Llawez, $2.00; S. Lelacheur. $2.00; 11. N. Moody, $1.00; D. 3. Gardner, $1,00; B. Pritiken, $1.00; V. Silva, $1.00; E, C. Ray, $1.00; J. Mirrer, $5.00; C. S, Cipri.Tno, $2.00; A. Hibel, $1.00; Jessie F. Reid, $2.00. SS J. WANAMAKER E. 1, Cozier, .$2.00; Gunnar Gillberg. $5.00; P. Young, $4.00; M. S. Sospina. $3.00; Panayotis G. Kalmoutis, $5.00; Oscar Beltran, $5.00; G. E. Tennyson. $5.00; H. M. Scaalegaaro, $2.00; R. Nevala, $3.00; Virgil Guv Cambell. $5.00; Chee Chew Lee, $5.00; Lou Po. $5.00; F. Bansuelo. $3.00; J, H, .McKecver, $3.00; C. Kava, $4.00; V. E. Monte, $1.00. SS LILLINGTON C. Solloway, $1.00; J. Fant, $1.00: C. .M. DlH.:kstook, $1.00; L. 1. Everett, $1.00; A. E. Smith, $2.00; H, M. Righelli, $1.00; J. Kane, $3.00; F. F. Russo, $3.00; M. Streiffer, $5.00; E. Bolgin. $1.00; James H. Smith, $2.00; I. Le^ $5.00; W. J, Stephens. $5.00; A. Samera, $2.00. SS MANDAN VICTORY L. Salazar, $1.00; S. Hernandez. $1.00; S. Weiss, $1.00; C. Hassel, $1.00; J. L. Cherry, $10.00; W. B. Aubrey', $1.00; R. McMa.'ius, $1.00; H Glassmeyer, $1.00; F. W, Keeley, $1,00; D B. Sacher, $1 00; A, Zalewski. $3.00; A Diaz. $1.00; L. Buggjewski. $5.00; to J' *5.00; L. C. Marsh, $2.00; H. Pinkwasser, $1.00- A L Patajczak, $3.00; L. Olano, $2.0o'; R. Garcia, $1.00. OH Soundings! Unless there is a decided change in procedures, manj; Masters are bound to get vindictive and take punitive action against their subordin­ ates, both licensed and unlicensed. We have been receiving an increas­ ing and alarming number of complaints where Masters have been forced to pay fines assessed against them because the vessel carried contraband cigarettes which have been found by custom inspectors and for which everyone denies ownership. We caimot agree that the Companies are right in deducting these fines from the Master's wages, yet in many cases, this is exactly what is taking place. We have already entered some suits through the courts to recover the amount of jjiese fines which have been deducted from Masters' wages and will continue to do so. The writer feels that if the Master is the agent of the owner, the principal is responsible for the actions of his agent. This, of course, does not prevent him from taking individual ac­ tion against his agent if he so desires, but in taking such individual action, he will be forced to prove either negligence or fraud which, in most cases, cannot possibly be proved because it doesn't exist. We have had many Masters who have caused contraband searches to be made, who have posted notices in several places, who have given individuals personal warnings and have made individuals sign state­ ments that they do not possess or have not broughr aboard at any time any contraband articles; in fact they have done everything possible to protect the interest of the vessel. Nevertheless, contraband cigarettes have been found and the vessel fined. The problem, however, of absolving the Master from this indi­ vidual responsibility is nor the final solution. The final solution is the elimination of all such "black market" activities atid it devolves upon everyone to cooperate in such a program. DISCIPLINE ABOARD VESSELS Since the elimination of the United States Coast Guard's punitive powers on last June 11th, an action which was .spearheaded by our Organization, discipline aboard vessels has been improving by leaps .and bounds. This has n'ot been achieved simply because the U. S. C. G. is out of the picture, but because some Organizations have been making a realistic effort among their membership to weed our undesirables, to di.scipline thos'C needing disciplining and have embarked on an educa­ tional prtjgram of great merit. The writer wishes particularly to call your attention to the action of the officials of the Seafarers International Union by their repeated and continuing articles in the Log, official publication of the SIU. This publication is widely read in the industry and particularly by the mem­ bership of the SIU, and a free subscription of same is granted to any member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots who writes for same and requests it. The writer particularly v(ishe$ to quote from a very recent The solidarity and cooperation of affiliates of the AFL Maritime Trades Department has been proven beyond any shadow of doubt, but additional evidence was added Ihis month by the article, above, written by Captain William C. Ash, Secretary Business-Manager of Local 88, Masters, Mates, and By Capt, Win. C. Ash article which appeared in the issue of October 10th on Page 9: "Let us not forget one important fact, hower, and that is that the Skipper is the master of his ship at sea. . "Regardless of what arrangements we make, neither the company nor the Union can take precedence over his authority, and none of our efforts are intended to usurp his authority. We cannot narrow down his jurisdiction." Whenever any dispute or misunderstanding arises aboard any ves­ sels where the unlicensed personnel are members of the SIU, repre­ sentatives of our Organization and their Organization meet aboard the vessel and settle the problem instantly. The writer can honestly say that in every case to date, the disputes have been settled to the complete satisfaction of the MM&P. This does not mean, however, that the SIU does not call to our attention cases where members of our Association are at fault. They do immediately and are very meticulous in giving us the facts accurately and honestly. And where such facts have been presented to us, we have taken the necessary action to protect their interests, ai^d will continue to do so. In the same connection, the writer wishes to state that our relations with the NMU are also very good and that we have never had any difficulty settling any individual, disputes in their con­ tracted ships. It is just that because of the considerable amount of internal dissention within the NMU, which now exists, they have not embarked on such a solid program as our own AFL affiliates in remov­ ing the gashounds and performers aboard ship who cause us most of our headaches. USCG JUST WAITING Be assured that in the next Congress, the U.S.C.G. will have intro­ duced, in their own behalf, legislation to reinstate the effectiveness of their "Hearing Units." As before, we will do our utmost to prevent the passage of any such legislation and we honestly believe that we will this time have more effective ammunition to present than in our previous sessions. The fact that disciplinary problems are disappearing from our Vessels is the biggest proof that we do not need the Hearing Units. Keep up the good work. Remember that your officials are capable of dealing with the offi­ cials of other organizations on a very satisfactory plane and can achieve far better results than by taking things into your own hands. Hie unlicensed unions have agreed with our position. No crew is going to vote a Master or Mate off a vessel. If they have complaints, they are going to make them to the officials of their own union. Those complaints are relayed to us and we, together with the officials of their union, will decide if there is any merit in any complaint. Pilots, and a national vice-president of that organization. The article appeared in the Local 88 News. Captain Ash has seen the way cooperation works out, and in his column he advises the licensed Deck Officers to submit disputes between the licensed and unlicensed personnel to the two unions involved. �THE Friday, December 5, 1947 SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG BUIJJ^TIN 62.38 Dowdy, Clarence H 10.26 2.36 Dowdy, Jos. V/ 2.32 .85 Dowell, G. S. Jr 6.09 j 15.06 Dowleajm, James 4.80 . .59 Bowling, William 37.37 14.86 Bowling, Wm. S 15.24 16.56 Down, A. A 5.14 1.05 Downes, J 23.82 5.74 Downey, Dennis E 1.19 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. .... 24.79 Downey, James ....j. -46 44.99 Downey, John P 11.66 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Downie, J 7.35 40.13 5.73 Downing, Marcus A Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ i . 52.15 21.78 Downs, Charles L pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. 3.89 .94 Downs, Raymond F 26.60 Men due money slioiild call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Dows, J. N 5.05 2.48 16.26 nia Bldg., New Orieans, La. All claims should be addre^ed to Mr. Eller- Dojde, Dennis Arthur 6.75 21.00 ••Doyle, John G busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, 6.07 10.13 Doyle, Leo A. Jr date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Doyle, Odis L 1.40 11.20 5.07 3.27 Doyle, P 6.61 Donaldson, William, Jr. 26.40 Deimond, Milton 1.42 Dick, Hugh ... 6.52 ' Doyle, Tho-mas J . 2.20 25.76 Donett, George L Dcrosier, Frederick 33.60 Dick, Norman J 6.28 iDozier, Erne.st Charles .... . 3.96 11.68 Donnelly, Elmer C Dciier, Chalmer E 88.92 Dickens, William K 3.54 Draft, E . 7.12 5.24'Donner, Richai'd E .45 Dickens, W Dei-th, Albert F. F Drake, Hugh A 26.24 . 8.40 OllDonohue, James J .59 Dickenson, K De Shane, Charles E : Drake, LeRoy Jr .01 SS STEPHEN LEACOCK .50 .84' Doclem.se, W 74'Dooley, Lawrence P Dcsjardins, Raymond C... .. 12.90 ; Drake, WiUi-am D (South Atlantic SS Co.) 14.46 47.11 jDickerson, Austin F. 4.94^Doolin, Bobby F Desmond, Timothy .. 28.46 i D;-aves, Robert Tb.e crowmembsr-.s Desmond, Timothy E 15.59 26.62 Dickey, C 1.40|Doran, Francis Y ! Dressier, Fred .76 have overtime coming for the Desmoulins, B. B . 11.74 22.05 Dickey, Richard E . .60! Doran, Thomas B Drevzry. John .. 16.17 vo3mge which ended Dec. 2, and De Souza, Alfonso 6.65 12.14'Dore, Eugene N 10.92 Dieffenwierth, Daniel Driggers, Paul W 10.05 may collect at the company of­ 2.13 Dierinck, Emericus 62 Dorgan, Maron Des Santo.s, A. L 01 iDriscoll, Edwin C 3.90 fice, if they haven't already- Dutenbeck, H .29 13.04 Dormady, Gerald P. . 31.13' Dietrich, C. H 1 DriscoU, Robei-t 4.00 done so: Walsh, 16 his; Nash, Detje, Henry P 16.44 1.07|Dorer, Harry E 20.06 Difalco, Guido 16 hrs; Boddin, 3 hrs; Randozzo, De Treitas, F 13.80 23.85 Digialcomo, Vincenzo P... 39.67 ^ Dorman, Manuel Dale 3 hrs; Ciicus, 2 hrs; Fuller, 2 hrs; Devane, George R. 2.23 3,16 Digrnos, Ciriaco 9:66 Dorr, William W. Jr. . Luckoes, 1 hr; McMahon, 1 hr;, Deveau, Bernai-d J. 14.20 4.45 Dijestis, Gilberto 40,Dorrough, Charles Ramirez, 1 hr; Sharp, S'i; hrs; Devesus, G 30.89 1.-40 i Dill, Ernest Marion 1.48 Dorsatt, Banks Will . JOE F. SMEGELAK Repsholt, 3 hrs; Mendiessi, 2 Devlin, WRLiam E. 8.39 9.99' Dill, Henry S 2.64 Dorsey, Edwin R or SMIGELSKI hrs; Erickson, 2 hrs; Snook, 2 Devries, Peter .45 1.49 Dorsey, Floyd J. Jr. .. 23.07 Dilliand, Durwood Get in touch with the record hrs; Fidalgo, 2 hrs; Bers, 2 hrs; DewaiJly, H. L. .41 .79 j Dillman, Albert J 8.95 Dotson, S. R department, SIU . Headquarters, and Schultz, 11 hrs. 4.83 .13'j Dillon, Robert V 2.34 Rottalo. Pascuile S Dewar, John B. 51 Beaver St.. New York, N.Y. .33 1.80 Dimodugno, Nicholas 6.49'Doty, G. G Dewar, R. D. .. 8.86 36.00' Dinass, George 8.11'Doucette, Donald E Dewey, W. F ISTHMIAN STRIKE 2.23 .94! Dineen, Clarence E 20 'Doughert.v, C. J Dewitt, Leo E., Jr. DONATIONS 17.99 1.34jDmgledin-e, John A 19.47'Dougherty, Henry L BALTI.MORE 14 North Cny St. •Dewbury, E J. N. Agati $25.00 70.25 46, Doughetry, John T 12.00 ' Dinicola, Anthony P Calvert 4539 Dey, St£>nley D 5.00 11. L. Harris . 24.26 38.781 Dougherty, Joseph R. BOSTON 27« State St. DezeTle, Joseph B. .02 Dinne, John 20.00 C. C. Ravitch 11.14 Bowdoin 4455 Dial, D. O 4.20 Doughetry, Louis F 5.94 Diperi, Vincent Peter 10.00 I Jose Rodriguez BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. 5.13 E. A. Reilly Dipopola, J 9.90 Dougherty, M 10,00 Dial, Merlin B 1.37 Cleveland 7391 10.00 3.56 Louis DeGangc Dippon, George F 1.50 Douglas, Chas Diaz, A. G 1.42 CHTCAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. M. Townsend 20.00 22.24 Bail, Randolph E .94 Dougla.ss, C. L 7.57' Superior 5175 Diaz, Edward 4.00 4-39 J. T. Schimoler 22.24'Douglas, Louis J CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Ciair Ave. Diaz, Rafail 24.89 Dirado, Anthony J. Sabella 10.00 Main 0147 Diaz, 60.00 Gunnar Manse 8.64;Douglas, Peter G 20.00 Salvadore 16.52 Dislers, Eloferijs DETROIT 1038 Third St. 17.40 C. F. Hahn 10.00 Disney, Edward E 2.84'Douglas, R. E Diaz. Vincent 21 Cadillac 6857 Lion K. Quinones 10.00 .46; Douglas, Willie 12.88 Dittmer, Herman 20.62 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Diblasi, Charles 6.00 5.99 C. H. Carter 1.37 Douke, Wallace F. 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If you desire to have Doborkalski, Myron T. You are reque.sted to contact Magnolia 6112-6113 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Dobronicli, Sidney J. . 46.48 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Louis A. Tabares, c/o Seafarers Dobson, Au.slin M 2.37 SIU brandi for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 International Union, 51 Beaver NORFOLK .• 127-129 Bank St. St., New York. Docampo, Ermlle ]6.25j However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SI'U Phone 4-1083 O'Qdd, Charles E '62.43 hail, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, S. 4. 4 PHU-ADELPHIA 9 South 7 th St. Dodd, Horace G., Jr 7.91 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 J-AMES L. OSBORNE JR. Lombard 3-7651 Dodd, Nevin Wilson 3.28 •Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. PORTLAND m W. Burnside St. You)- mother asks you to get 8.23 Beacon 4336 in touch with hei- at 1023 13th Dodds, Marvin C. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Dodds, P. 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Domingue, Casimir 14.74 Terminal 4-3131 4 4 4 Dominski, Floyd 49.02 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Signed BERNARD CURRAN Garden -6331 Domic, Roy 1.04 Your brother- Ray is anxious VANCOUVER iSSS Hamihon St. BcMk JNO. 29.87 for you to get in touch with himi Dorumer, Edwin E. Pacific 7824 at Forbes Road, Bedford, Ohio. jDonahue, Jack 2.38 De Mart, Frank J. Dembrowski, Theodore Demers, Marcel J Demkovitcli, Frank J. . Demmary, Arnold Demuth, Joseph E De Neville, F De N. vUle, F Denifo:!, Dana Doyle .. Dennis /u'am John Dennis, Cailin peiuiy, Leonaj-d L. Dunton, Edward F Denzark, R. D De Olivcra, M. C De Paz, Phillin Depcw, Clvde A De Pietro, Anthony De Pietro, Prisco De Priest, Billie De-rkum, Edward Unclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company MONEY DUE NOTICE! SiU NALLS ' PERSONALS Notice To AH SiU illiembers �THE Page Sixteen SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 5. 1947 Report Of Quarterly Finance Committee November 28, 1947 We, the undersigned duly elected Quarterly Finance Committee, elected at the regular meeting in New York on November 19, 1947, to audit the quarterly finance report from March 30, 1947 through June 28, 1947, do hereby state that we have checked the bank statements for all funds under control of the SecretaryTreasurer against the weekly financial reports and the report of the Certified Public Accountant, for the first and second quarters for the year 1947 and have found that the funds were properly accounted for and in order. We examined the deeds of the two buildings pur­ chased for the Union; one in New Orleans and one in Mobile during this period. We find them in order and that the money was drawn from the Building Fund to pay for both buildings. We made test checks from the various Branch week­ ly financial reports and found their receipts were listed correctly and corresponded with the SecretaryTreasurer's weekly financial report, and that they were recapitulated properly. We made test checks from the financial reports for the first and second quarte]:s of 1947 with dues record cards and found they were being properly posted. We checked all financial transactions of the Union that are handled through the Secretary-Treasurer's office for the first and second quarter and find them to be correct. We find that the officials of the Union are properly bonded for the year 1947 and that the bonding sys­ tem for messengers in different ports that has been inaugurated for this period provides much better security for the Union's money and funds. We accompanied J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer, to the Federation Bank and Trust Company (Federa­ tion Safety Deposit Company) and together with him examined the bonds and found they were bonds having maturity value of $243,500.00 for which the SIU paid $180,190.00. We, the Committee, recommend that inasmuch as the SUP Books, Great Lakes District Books and Canadian District Books are still on hand as stated from the last Quarterly Finance Committee, that they be bundled up and sent to the various District Head­ quarters direct and that they be distributed to the Atlantic and Gulf District Ports by the SUP, Great Lakes and Canadian District, as needed, and that a separate financial report be made up on all dues and assessments collected for these Districts and sent directly to their Headquarters. In addition to those items concerning the financial structure of the Union as listed above, there are various other matters which this Committee has in­ vestigated. To present those matters in as clear a manner as possible to the membership, they will be dealt with ceriatim. They are as follows; Money Loaned To Members During 1946 General Strike There is an inequity of .$600.00 between the Ac­ countant's balance and the Secretary-Treasurer's bal­ ance which has been carried since the General Strike of 1946. This inequity was caused by money loaned to various SIU members during the strike and which has not yet been repaid to the Union by them. We recommend that this inequity be eliminated from the Accountant's balance and that when the money is repaid by those members owing same, it shall be channeled into the General Fund and receipted for same. We further recommend to avoid losing this $600.00 in loans that the Secretary-Treasurer cause to be posted a notice calling to those members' at­ tention who owe such money that this be paid as soon as possible. Discrepancy In Former New Orleans Agent, J. Steely White's Accounts There is a discrepancy in the balance carried on the Secretary-Treasurer's financial report and the New Orleans Branch financial report totaling $960.46. This discrepancy was first brought to light after a robbery which occurred in the New Orleans Branch in June, 1947, had been committed. In order to re­ lieve the present Port Agent of New Orleans, E. Sheppard, of this discrepancy, as well as Headquarters, it is therefore recommended that Steely White, who was the elected Port Agent of New Orleans at the time this discrepancy occurred be held accountable to the Union for this amount of money. We further recom­ mend that White immediately proceed to the Port of New York and explain to the Secretary-Treasurer the reasons, if any, for this discrepancy so that the Secretary-Treasurer, in turn, may inform the mem­ bership of same. »TT»TTTTT»««T««»TTITmtT»TTT»IT»TIXTXTT On this page starts the Quarterly Financial Statement and the report of the Auditing Com­ mittee. It is important that every SIU member read this report so that he will know the exact status of the Union at this time. Many changes have been made since the 1946 Agents' Conference recommended a program de­ signed to cut expenses, while at the same time continuing the high speed organizing campaign and services to the membership. Certain other changes are due to be made in the coming year. This report outlines what has to be done, and what is in the cards for the future. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Money Owed To Union For Sale Of Cars The records show that the former Port Agent in Philadelphia, James Truesdale, purchased a 1940 Buick Sedan from the Union for $565.00. The record further shows that he has paid only $555.00 to date, il»aving a balance due of $10.00. Since Truesdale left office as a result of being defeated in last year's Un­ ion election, he has neither entered any SIU Hall, according to reports nor has he shipped out. In view of the fact that he has made no attempt to repay this $10.00 to the Union and the shortage still exists on the Union's books, we therefore recommend that this debt be marked off as a bad debt. The Union records show that William Simmons, present San Francisco Agent, bought from the Union a 1941 Buick Sedan for .$600.00. The record fuither shows that of this .$600.00, Simmons has only paid half, leaving a debt of $300.00. We recommend that Sim­ mons immediately commence payment of this debt to the Union, as soon as possible. Per Diem And Travel Expenses For The Port Of Savannah The records show since March of this year, that the Port of Savannah has run up an absolutely un­ reasonable amount of per diem and travel expenses for trips to Charleston, South Carolina. Although the Secretary-Treasurer has repeatedly instructed the Sa­ vannah Port Agent, C. Starling, to reduce this ex­ penditure, it has not been done to any noticeable extent. In view of the fact that there are very fewships going through the Port of Charleston, we rec­ ommend that C. Starling or no other Savannah Offi­ cial, under any circumstances, are to make any trips which entail the necessity for such expenses. Further, we recommend that in the event it is necessary for the Union's welfare that an SIU Repre­ sentative be sent to the Port of Charleston, that the Secretary-Treasurer be empowered to appoint an offi­ cial to go into the Port of Charleston from either Norfolk or Savannah to take care of any immediate emergency. This committee reitei-ates that in no event is the Savannah Agent to submit any bills to this Union for travel and expense unless he has written authoriza­ tion in advance by the Secretary-Treasurer to spend such money. Expenses For The Port Of Boston The Union's records show that although the income of the Port of Boston has decreased to the point where Headquarters has had to send money to the Port of Boston to defray Branch expenses, the actual operat­ ing expenses of Boston, in the meantime, have not decreased accordingly. We therefore recommend that the Port Agent of Boston, J. Mogan, reduce the per­ sonnel on the Union's payroll in the Port of Boston by one person immediately. Expenses For The Port Of New York The Union records show that although the income of the Port of New York is approximately the same as this period last year, the amount of work has been reduced. This is accountable to the fact that at this time last year, the officials were doing a tremendous amount of work in the Isthmian fleet, where no in­ come was derived for the Union. Through the signing of a full Isthmian contract, the bulk of this work will be eliminated to a great percentage. We therefore recommend that the Port Agent of New York, Paul Hall, reduce the personnel on the Union's payroll in the Port of New York by one person immediately. We further recommend in addition to the immediate lay off of one person, that Hall immediately make surveys and rearrange work so as to lay off a second man. Expenses For Headquarters Office Due to the inception of ne'w file systems in Head­ quarters, the records of the Union work in the Headquarters Office are now up to date. Although the amount of work has not decreased any, we feel, nev­ ertheless, that due to the good condition the Union's records are now in, that it should be possible to reduce expenses in Headquarters Office. We therefore recom­ mend that Secretary-Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, reduce the personnel on the Union's payroll in Headquarters Office by two persons immediately. We further recommend that iMtOc laying off these two persons immediately, that the Secretary-Treasurer make surveys arid rearrange work so as to lay off two more persons. Expenses For Organizational Staff While the records show that General Organizer, Lindsey J. Williams, has complied with the Head­ quarters request to reduce expenses, we feel that fur­ ther reduction may be possible. We therefore recom­ mend that Williams immediately check on the Or­ ganizing Staff and Organizing expenditures and im­ mediately make whatever reductions are at all possi­ ble. We further recommend that once this is done, that Williams then make a report to the membership on same. Expenses For Baltimore The records show that the income and expenditures of Baltimore, as in comparison with other SIU Ports of the same size is out of proportion. For instance, the Ports of Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans, while having the same average of income and shipping, differ in expenses and personnel. We therefore recom­ mend that the Baltimore Agent, W. Rentz, immediate­ ly lay off one person. Weekly Branch Financial Reports The records show that the Secretary-Treasurer has officially notified all Ports that financial reports ac­ cording to our constitution, must be sent in weekly from all Branches. In spite of this, the record further shows that the Ports of Jacksonville, Savannah and Tampa, have at various times been negligent in send­ ing in these reports. In some cases, this time is as great as four weeks. This is a direct violation of the constitution and this Committee recommends that upon concurrence of this report that any Agent who does not submit his financial reports on time, then his action shall be considered as tantamount to his resignation. Case Of John "Hogge" Hatgimisios At the request of Secretary-Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, we have investigated the case of this man. We find that while serving as an elected official in the Port of Baltimore, he was put in jail and kept there for several months due to a beef developing from the 1946 General Strike. This man later stood trial for murder in connection with this beef and was acquitted by a jury. In view of this man's splendid Union rec­ ord and of the fact that the beef he was arrested for involved the SIU's strike in 1946, we therefore rec­ ommend that he be paid actual wages for such time as he was wrongfully held in prison. Telephone Bills This Committee has investigated the expenditures as pertains to the use of telephones. One expense we feel should be eliminated immediately is the practice of the Union to pay phone bills run up on various persona] phones for some officials for carrying out Union business. Although this practice has been in operation for approximately 8 years, this Committee feels that it should be stopped at once. The Committee does not question the payment of these past bills, as we feel that the payments of such bills previously were justified and acceptable to the membership. We do feel, however, that in some cases this privilege has been abused. Therefore, to guarantee the elimination completely of any unnecessary ex­ pense to the Union, we recommend that immediately upon the concurrence by the membership in this re­ port that no such bills be paid in any event in the future. The Committee points out that on an overall basis, the phone bills of the Union are far greater than we feel should be. This has been a recognized fact for a period of time. We therefore recommend that all Port Agents be instructed to see to it that this is stopped. We further recommend that in no SIU Atlantic and Gulf District Port shall any bill that is run up by the Sailors Union of the Pacific be charged to the SIU. The Committee points out that on the West Coast, where there are SIU Representatives, they likewise are not allowed to use telephones at the expense of the SUP. (Continued on Page 14) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 December 5, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 49 Description An account of the resource Headlines MORE CREW GO TOO DEFENSE OF YOUTZY,BOUTWELL SIU OKAYS FOREIGN RELIEF,DEMANDS US SHIPS BE USED MC SELLING TWO-THIRDS OF US RESERVE FLEET TO FOREIGH COUNTRIES FILLING CLAIM FOR JOBLESS BENEFITS SIMPLE PROCEDURE NMU IS "PRACTICALLY DESTITUE"SAYS STONE IN EMERGENCY REPORT FRISCO SHIPPING LOW;STEER CLEAR OF GOLD COAST LAKES OPERATORS TRY PHONY RUMORS TO STOP SIU SHIPPING RISES BUT MOBILE HAS ENOGH SEAMEN LAKERS BEGIN WINTER LAY-UPS IN PORT BUFFALO NEW YORK SHIPPING HOLDS TO STEADY PACE PAYOFFS AND SIGN-OND KEEP PORT ROLLING GALVESTON LIST TAKES CARE OF JOB CALLS GASSED SKIPPER GUNS SEAMEN ON SMITH THOMPSON GOOD SHIPPING,CLEAN PLAYOFFS IN BALITIMORE GREAT LAKES NMU FALLING APART AT SEAMS MEN TURNING TO SEAFARES FOR PROTECTION TANKERS BRING GOOD SHIPPING TO BOSTON,FULLING AGENT'S CAUTIONS PREDICTION PHILDELPHIA ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW HALL MARCUSE HOOK PICTURE BRIGHTENS LONGSHORE JOBS TAKE UP SLACK JACKSONVILLE HALTS RUN-SROUND ON REPAIRS\LAKES SEAMEN LEARN ONLY SIU GIVES SECURITY NEW HALL,JOBS,NO WEATHER KEEP EVERYBODY HAPPY NORFOLK SHIPPING HOLDS;FUTURE LOOKES BRIGHT CAPE HORN BLOWS IN AFTER RUGGED VOYAGE LOADED WITH MISHAPS CREW AIMS TO SCOUR FISKE REPORTS IF QUARTERLY FINACE COMMITTEE THE WAY TO LABOR SOLIDARITY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/05/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/903ef514e77dd7deb28c13fe8d02617f.PDF 2a384473d0f6500a54fc1c8d9c7cdfd2 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. Get Consular Statement, If Denied Leave From time to time beefs arise because of difficulties encounter­ ed by crews in getting shore lib­ erty in foreign ports. Confusion can be eliminated if the following instructions are followed by crews confronted with this sit­ uation. If at any time you are at an­ chor in a foreign port and the company agent sends a letter to the ship stating that there is to be no shore liberty during the time the vessel is at anchor, the Delegates should immediately upon docking do these things: 1. Go to the immigration auth­ orities, or the customs officials, and get a written statement to the effect that no shore liberty is allowed while the ship is at anchor because the laws of the country so specify. If there is an American consular official in the particular port, this informa­ tion should be obtained from him. 2. If, however, no such law or ordinance exists, then a written statement saying that no orders were issued dropping shore lib­ erty while at anchor, should' be obtained from one of the parties mentioned above. These statements should be brought back to the port of pay­ off so they may be used in straightening out the beef, if the crew has one. By getting this ruling—or the fact that there is no such ruling— in black and white these beefs will be eliminated. Lakes Elections The Seafarers Internalional Union remained in the forefront of Great Lakes ac­ tivity this week with the Union figuring prominently in four collective bargain­ ing elections currently being conducted in as many com­ panies. Balloting among unlicens­ ed personnel on the 13 Hanna ships got under way Nov. 19, with all who were on the payroll as of Oct. 26 be­ ing eligible to vote. Crews of the Wilson vessels began voting on Nov. 21. In the election among per­ sonnel of the Kinsman out­ fit. only one vessel—^the E. C. Collins — remains to be v.oted. Ballots have already been cast on the company's four other ships. Voting on Shenango ships continues, with the last one of the three ships still to be polled. No. 48 NEW YORK. N.Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1947 isthmian Contract The Isthmian contract, which members of the SIU have been awaiting for a long time, has finally been signed, and appears in full in this issue, starting on page 5. Due to the fact that the contract takes up so much space, certain out­ standing features of the LOG are necessarily being omit­ ted. Next week these features which include "Cut And Run." "Here's What I Think." "The BuUetin Board" and additional pages of let­ ters to the Editor, will be back with us. Isthmian, Last Of The Big Open-Shop Companies, Signs Fuli SIU Agreement NEW YORK, November 24— Isthmian, the company backed by the full wealth of the United States Steel Company, the company that observers said couldn't be ^organized, the last of the big open-shop operators in the U.S., yesterday signed a contract with the Seafarers International Union. This culminates a drive that started more than two years ago, and which was marked by stalling on the part of the company, and on the part of the National Maritime Union. The contract will be placed before the member­ ship at the next regular Branch meetings. RESTING AFTER PICKETING The Seafarers International Union, more than ever before, is receiving greater prominence in the nation's public and labor press for its outsanding role in the general labor picture. One of the prime reasons for these ever-increasing tributes is the SIU's militant solidarity displayed on all labor fronts where the Union has branch halls, as this picture of inter-union solidarity attests. Above are some of the 63 SIU-SUP members who went quickly to the assistance of strik­ ing waiters and waitresses in Philadelphia (see story on page 3). In the center is Philly Agent Bill Higgs, and around him are gathered James Mowery. William J. Smith. Ross Perkins, Jr.. John A. Remmie. A. Marino. William Cieszczuk, J. F. Lanuhan, S. Boyce. Roland Reustle. C. G. Foley. James D. Bergeria, Angelo Romero, John Kelly, Philip Navitsks, John Chiorra. Claude Pereere, Everett Froncxak. C. E. Johnson, Edward Tresnick, A. Balchus. Willie White, A. Hen­ derson. H. C. Lark, Grady W. Briggs. W. Wolf. Steve Vergeiu. and A. Engeldu. ^.Although working from opposite angles, both the company and the NMU pulled every trick in the book to prevent the unli­ censed Isthmian seamen from being represented by the Union of their choice—the SIU. Even after winning a National Labor Relations Board election by an overwhelming vote, the SIU was stymied by false ob­ jections raised by the NMU. But on June 12 the Union was certi­ fied by the NLRB, and one phase of the battle was over. Even so, the company had not used every weapon in its store. There folowed more delays, and Isthmian tried desperately to force proceedings past August 22, at which time the newly-pass­ ed Taft-Hartley law would have taken effect. The company adamantly refus­ ed to agree to the Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping, and pinned its hopes on government interference under the terms of the "slave labor" law. The Union set a deadline of 2:30 PM, August 12, by which time the company was to signify whether or not it would agree to the principle of Union Hiring and Rotary Shipping. The company first asked for an extension, and when this was (Cotitimied on Page 3) Jobless Seamen Can Apply For Unemployed Pay By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative In view of the lull in shipping activity in all ports. Seafarers are strongly urged to file for the unemployment benefits to which merchant seamen are now en­ titled. Any man who worked aboard a vessel in 1946 and who is now unemployed is eligible to apply for unemployment insurance, ac­ cording to the New York State Department of Labor. Seafarers wishing to receive benefits should go to the nearest SIU Hall immedately after thenship pays off and register for a job. Following this, they should then go to any unemployment insurance office to file for the benefits, bringing with them: 1. The shipping registration card issued at the Union hiring hall. 2. His seaman's certificate of identification. 3. All discharge certificates for the year 1946. Application must be made at any local unemployment nsur- ance office in the United States. In New York City, Seafarers can file at State Labor Depart­ ment office at 277 Canal Street. Full details, can also be obtained at any of the offices. Checks should begin to arrive about three weeks after appli­ cation for the benefits has been filed. "Time will be saved if appli­ cants will follow closely the pro­ cedure outlined above and, in this case, time means money. Reports coming in from all ports indicate that the drop in shipping activity is nationwide, and that in face of this situation many Seafarers already have ap­ plied for their unemployment insui-ance benefits in order to partially tide them over the per­ iod of idleness. Many men have still not avail­ ed themselves of these benefits, however. "With no definite signs of an immediate spurt in ship­ ping apparent, prompt filing on their part will be a means of insuring 'themselves against a stretch on the beach without funds. :'i| -:.S1 3;!l �•• Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 28, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG 'Published n. I4 Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Noviclc. Editor 267 Signed, Sealed, Delivered More than two years ago a small but determined group of men met to map plans for one of the biggest organizational drives ever undertaken along the water­ front of the United States. They considered every angle —the strength of the company to be organized, its anti­ union record, the amount of money and energy neces­ sary to do the job—and then they came to the member­ ship of the Seafarers Internationl Union with a recom­ mendation that the Union undertake an organizational drive in the fleet of the Isthmian Steamship Company. Taking on Isthmian was like a medium sized man taking on a giant. Isthmian, on one side, wholly owned by the largest corporation in the world, the United States Steel Company, and the SIU on the other side, a union of some sixty-thousand unlicensed seamen. Some neutral observers, although they admired the spirit of the mem­ bership, thought the results would be tragic for the Union. It was a tough job. It meant plenty of sweating, plenty of hardship, and plenty of set-backs. It meant getting the best hold possible and then holding on for dear life. It meant fighting the company's anti-labor pressure with one hand and the treachery of the National Maritime Union, CIO, with the other. Ask some SIU oldtimers how they feel about the victory in the Isthmian fleet, and they will frankly tell you that it is a miracle. What caused this so-called "miracle"? Certainly not the expenditure of great sums of money. The company Men Now In The Marine Hospitals A. J. LE JEUNE MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS J. B. GEISSLER E. E. DAVIS E. M. LOOPER E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS L. GROVER • C. MASON J. E. MAGUJRE A. A. SAMPSON R. BUNCH S. X MOBILE HOSPITAL . W. J. SULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERIES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CAR.DANA M. W. BUSBY R. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE XXX These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging spent a fortune to stymie the SIU, and the NMU spent heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by three times as much as the Union and only came out writing to them. R. S. LUFLIN with a small percentage of the total votes cast. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JULIUS SUPINSKI More than money went into the campaign. It took M. PARASCHIEV M. D. PENRY W. E. STORVIS » the loyalty and strenuous efforts of hundreds of volunteer C. O. UNDERWOOD. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL G. ROGERS BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. organizers to crack the last large open-shop operator on J. McNEELY J. KRESSEN A BONTE the waterfront. Hundreds of men sailed Isthmian, with­ G. BISCHOFF J. HODO R. LORD out the guarantees of good wages and decent conditions J. V. KELLY P. J. MILLER G. MEANEY DANIEL SEQAL M. DEAN already obtained on contracted ships, to carry the SIU T. MUSCOVAGE R. WOODWARD J. MURPHY J. SPURON message to the unlicensed seamen of the Isthmian fleet. F. WALLACE J'. BARRON S' S- S> F. BECKER H. SCHWARZ That message, and the reputation which the Union NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL H. McDILDA J. O'BYRNE 0. S. SHAHAN had built up through years of fighting for seamen's rights, E. T. BROWN J. McKEAN (SUP) W. K. WUNG G. CARLSON E. HUDSON did the trick. From the beginning of the drive, the trend J. J. O'NEILL F. NERING E. DELLAMANO was to the SIU. When the votes were finally counted, the W. VAUGHN G. CURL J. LEWIS A. S. CONTI SIU had an overwhelming majority, but even so the E. B. HAYES T. BOGUS C. T. WHITE W. B. CHANDLER J. SILKOWSKI (SUP) NMU stalled proceedings by bringing up phony charges. N, HUFF R. L. McGREW J. ANDERSON F. R. DE VASHER R. EGAN When these maneuverings were successfully over­ XXX 1. E. MATHERNE G. J. MILLER GALVESTON HOSPITAL come, the company stepped in with more stalling, and it M. LIUZZA G. RODRIQUEZ WM. BARGONE G. A. WILLIAMS W. BARRETT took a nine-day strike to make Isthmian see the light. DAN GRAVES G. HARDEMAN E. CARAVONA, A. MCALPIN L. A. HOLMES And now the contract with the Isthmian Steamship W. CARVANN W. C. COLLEY Company is signed, sealed, and delivered. At long last the FORT STANTON HOSPITAL W. VORRELL • , J. E. SILKOWSKI P. A. WHITE •• unlicensed Isthmian seamen have the representation they JOHN P. WILLIAMSON R. E. TRULY F. W. GRANT ^ ' L. CLARKE R. B. WRIGHT want—the representation of the Seafarers International W. E. ROWAN . '« C. C. RAYFUSE CLIFFORD MIDDLETON Union, AFL. J. HARRIS ^ J. E. PENCON ARCHIE McGUIGAN ..'m �Friday, November 2ft, j947 THE SEAFARERS NO CHOW TODAY LOG Page Three isthmian, Last Of The Big Open-Shop Companies, Signs Fuii SIU Agreement (Conthined from Page 1) granted, later rejected the Union's demand. All this was just one more proof that the company had no "To Ihe Editor: The shoreside officials in charge of the intention of granting the Union's Isthmian Drive—Bull Sheppartd, Cal Tanner, Lindsey Williams request, and so that same even­ and myself—wish to thank Curly Rentz and Morris Weis- ing the pin was pulled, and the berger. The tremendous efforts they gave to the Isthmian work, Isthmian strike was on. It wasn't in our opinion, were determining factors in this victory, until nine days later that Isth­ mian ships were free to sail in (signed) Paul Hall." and out of U.S. ports. The company entered into the ili?€ action confident that the SIU Jiii could not hold out against the economic might of the largest *• ' shipping company in the world, liii backed by the wealth of the iSiSi world's largest corporation, the By BILL HIGGS United States Steel Corporation. PHILADELPHIA — They call it will increase the amount of Another factor that influenced this town the City of Brotherly activity in this port. the company's thinking was that MORRIS WEISBERGER WM. CURLY RENTZ Love, and if they mean union The Hall is pretty shipshape, the government might take act­ Brothers, they've really got and if shipping was a little bet­ ion if the strike went past the "To the Editor: Please mention in the LOG that the men something. ter I would extend a cordial in­ Taft-Hartley law deadline. in charge of the Isthmian Drive, Bull Sheppard, Cal Tanner On November 19, Mr. Davis of vitation to all to come down here Prospects of such interference and myself, particularly wish to thank Morris Weisberger and the Waiters and Waitresses for a visit. As it is now, however, went down the drain when the Curly Rentz who did more than any other indiviuucils to Union, AFL, called our Hall and those wanting fun can probably Union changed its tactics, and make Isthmian SIU. (Signed) Lindsey Williams" asked if we could give him a have it in other places, and those instead of demanding the Union hand. He said he had a beef and wanting to ship will do better Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping, was short of pickets, but if the in other ports. wages and better working conSIU could help out, the strike demanded instead much higher could be won in short order. conditions than those in any One hour later we had sixtyother Seafarers contract. None three SIU volunteers on the line, of those demands was unlaw­ covering the two entrances to ful, .even under the terms of the MIAMI—For the past few days has found a way to clean up at the restaurant. You can bet your new law. this place has had all the noise the expense of the seamen. " sweet life that the restaurant While Isthmian ships were be­ and activity of Grand Central He is not the only one. There didn't do any business from then ing tied up, the fleets of other Station. The Yarmouth and Flor­ are dozens of foreign flag ships on. companies were allowed to oper ida were both in port at the The strike was won, and the ate normally, thereby putting the sai^p.e time, call/ng for men, and By RAY WHITE strikers made sure to tell us that pressure on one company only. both ships sailed within two WHO SAYS without our help, they wouldn't I'M NOT A NORFOLK—The affairs of the Contributions from the SIU mem­ hours of each other. have had the chance of a snow­ branch are in good shape, but bership also insured that the During this hectic period we fAV-TRlOT^ ball in hell. shipping for non-rated men is action could go on indefinitely shipped aboard the Florida two without the Union treasury. Shipping has picked up a little still slow. Engine men, one in the Deck here, but it's still nothing to You can tell that the holidays and sixty-three in the Stewards RESULT CLEAR shout about. Prospects for the are not far off because, even Department. We won't ship that future look good, and when busi­ though shipping is below par It was then that the company many men again until the Flor­ ness picks up to the extent we at the moment, the Hall seems shw the handwriting on the wall, ida hits drydock next year. hope, we'll tell the good news in two thirds empty. Shipping will and made every effort to come While the entire crew from the to an agreement. By the time the pages of the LOG. improve, however, all signs in­ the interim agreement was sign­ Yarmouth was up here giving As we said last week, we're try­ dicate. ed, thirty-one Isthmian ships the place the once-over, Curt ing to get some Waterman ships Naturally everyone is trying Starke, well-known Seafarer, out of this port, most to pay off here on the inter- to pick THE ship that will be were tied up, and other ships dropped in to give us the news them in the banana fleet. were to be struck wherever and coastal run. It's still in the talk­ back before Christmas, but at that he is taking his papers out At the moment there is talk ing stage, but if it goes through this late date it's a 50-50 chance, whenever they hit port within of moth balls and will take a of operating ferries out of Fort the continental limits of the probably worse, that nobody ship as soon as the circus moves Lauderdale—but so far this is United States. will make it. Since then the Negotiating to winter quarters next week, .only a rumor. If it reaches the ! definite That means that some of the Committee for the Union, and Shipping in general down here'we will be on boys will have to be contort negotiators for the company have isn't too bad, but somehow the hand. with a turkey leg if they are at met regularly. All questions have word must have gotten around As has been reported before, sea, but if they are across and been ironed out, and the result that shipping was very good. the Seamen's Institute here is in a good port—well—it doesn't is a contract which doesn't dif­ operating a shipping list. Of Quite a few tripcards and perDue to an increasing demand necessarily have to be a turkey fer much from the standard course, this doesn't affect us but mitmen have been flowing into for bookings aboard Caribbean leg, does it? working rules in SIU agreements this city, but for all the jobs there are quite a few men who The Norfolk Hall isn't able to in force on other fleets. cruise ships, Alcoa Steamship which come up we have book­ are registered with them. Company will make revisions in assist very much in the tanker On some points, such as wages, This outfit tried to put the men enough to handle them. the length and itineraries of its drive as none of these ships hit the new agreement betters the Tom Watson Law on us (Florida Just in case you have been this port. voyages. ones in force now, and on the anti-closed shop law), and force However, since the Isthmian whole the Union has come up thinking of heading for this the ships touching Miami to put Beginning in January, the New Orleans operations of the Alcoa negotiations commenced we have with a contract that lays the tourist haven, change your plans. men on where there were va­ Corsair and Clipper will be had two Isthmians in transit foundation for even more gains We have enough men on the cancies. shipping list hei'e to handle all| changed from the present 24-day Both were visited by a Patrol­ in the future. We have beaten this and they cruises to two separate itiner­ man and everything aboard was And so Isthmian Steamship the jobs which arise. aren't trying to put men on our After a few days of scouting aries of 17 days each. in fair shape. Of course, in the Company, the company that ships, but it is getting danger­ The Clipper will stop at Cuidad very near future the Brothers everybody except the SIU said the local shipping enterprises, ous with a hundred or so sea­ Trujillo, a new stop-off, in addi­ who sail Isthmian will have a couldn't be beaten, now has bow­ I find that there are three car- men here trying to grab any­ tion to three Venezuelan ports full contract to work under. ed to the economic might and ferries operating out of West thing that comes in. A couple of the ships that have and Curacao. The Corsair will the solid militancy of the Sea­ Palm Beach to Havana. They are flying the Honduran Flag with One of the guys from the In­ been on the coal run pretty hit Curacao, three Venezuelan farers International Union. stitute even came over on a so­ steadily out of hei-e were di­ The Union Negotiating Com­ American seamen as crews. ports, Jamaica and Trinidad. cial call to, offer us the use of These guys arc working for verted to New York. mittee consisted of J. P. Shuler, The Cavalier, operating out of his shipping list should we need New York will continue its 17- Nevertheless, there still are a Secretary-Treasurer; Paul Hall, damned poor wages and the up­ men. day cruises through the West In­ number of vessels plying these H'Quarters Representative; Joe shot is thai the ships are owned dies to Trinidad, but will, in coal runs, and what is more you Algina, New York Port Acting by an American. What some We gave him the straight dope addition to regular stops, alter­ can get to most any country you Agent; General Organizer Lind­ guys will do for a few extra on crimp haUs and he hasn't paid us another visit—^I really nate between St. Kitts and St. want, since these runs include sey Williams: and Robert Mat­ bucks! Lucia on one trip and Antigua France, Italy, Belgium, Holland thews, Headquarters Represent­ This guy probably thinks he can't understand why. is a good American because he Maybe we offended him. and England. ative. and Dominica on the other. Philly Seafarers On Picketlines Help AFL Waiters To Win Beef Norfolk is Slow, But Forecast is Early Upturn Add Signs: Seamen's institute Runs Crimp Hail in Port Miami Increased Bookings Bring Many Changes In Alcoa Cruises uv,.' 1 �Page Fout •. THE SEAFARERS LOG Port Boston Takes A Turn For The Better; Future For Shipping Looks Brighter, Too Firidar* Novexnbar 28i^ 1947 TANKERHEN WHO WANT SIV Victory was out since last June, |at the moment are a goodly num­ and naturally the gang was very ber of SIU men. I hope the boys . BOSTON—There is nothing so much interested in and enthusias­ consult these hospital lists on old as yesterday's news, they tic about developments concern­ page two when reading the LOG, say, and in this vein it might be ing the Isthmian company since and drop a few lines occasionally said that there is nothing so out- their departure from the States. to those whom they know. of-date as last week's article in They will pay off in New York Brother George Meaney has the LOG. some time next week, and all just undergone a serious opera­ Our article last week deplored hands enjoy the knowledge that tion and wil be up there for some the lack of shipping in the port- a Union Patrolman will be there time recuperating. by the time the LOG arrived to represent them. here all kinds of ships were call­ WRITE TO THEM Brother Davis, one of the three ing for replacements. Not that bookmembers aboard, will be of Most of the other boys listed it was so good that any shortage great assistance to the boarding of men developed; but it was Patrolman, as his reports are will be in until Thanksgiving and some through the Christmas holi­ good enough to take care of all quite comprehensive. days; hence friends zmd ship­ the bookmen who desired a job, OUTLOOK BRIGHT mates do not have to worry about plus a good many permitmen. their letters not reaching them These four men. crewmembers of Ihe Cities Service tank­ Business, however, was only The outlook for the immediate okay. er SS Council Grove, expressed themselves in favor of the fair, as many of the jobs were future of the Port is bright. Four So much for this week. Let SIU as their collective bargaining agent in the election cur­ called in from coastwise tankers T-2's are due to arrive in this rently being held on the company's vessels. From left to right: and ships in transit. The Liberty area before November 25, two us hope that the present trend Richard Randall, Oiler; Fred Eastwood, Oiler; Don Oman, AB. tanker, SS John P. Altgelt, and of which are coming in from in shipping continues good and that next week's reporf will have and Tom Scanlon, Oiler. the SS Fort Erie, both hit Port­ rather long trips. good news for the local mem­ The Council Grove was polled in Philadelphia on N.ov. 5, land and called for replacements. In the next few days, also, a with about 75 per cent of the crew going SIU, according to The SS Empire Wandell (At- couple of West Coast ships are bership on the beach—and eager to grab a ship. estimates of the men pictured her. wacoal), crewing up for her coming in from Germany for a maiden voyage under an SIU payoff and immediate sign-on contract, called from Providence for a retui-n trip. Apparently, then, the seasonal for men. This particular ship slump in shipping has come to will make her first voyage coast­ wise—to the Gulf and back to an end, and from now until after the holidays the job situation Philly. should hold pretty good. Another new SIU ship, the SS Some of the boys threw in Ponce (Ponce Cement Co.), ar­ By JOE ALGINA Any man losing out on a legi- low member and do not appear quite a bit for the SEAFAR­ rived with a load of sugar and timate claim because of some­ for the trial. NEW YORK—Shipping in the paid off here. This is a trim little ERS LOG (You'll find their thing like this should knoW in Up to now the commitees have Port of New York continues to ship, with a good Union crew, which direction to vent his been hesitant to use this provis­ hum along at a fair clip—noth­ and she paid off clean. wrath. ion, but they may find it neces­ ing like it was a month or two sary if this continues. CHARGE PROCEDURE TIME FOR REPAIRS ago, but still at a pace good Speaking of wrath, men who enough to provide jobs for book­ The SS Bienville also paid off make charges against another men on the beach. here. She was a clean payoff Seafarer should know what the also, with only a couple of OT Most rated bookmen here can exact procedure is for pressing beefs in the Deck Dept. which still get out without mych the charge. were settled at the payoff. trouble; with permitmen, it's a When charges are made different story. They have to The gang was unwilling to against a man aboard ship (this wait a little longer, especially if sign on until the domestic water applies to bookmen only), a spe­ tanks were relined, so the ship they are without a rating. cial meeting should be held at proceeded to Philly and New Eastern Steamship Line's Evan­ which a copy of the charges is York on coastwise articles. The geline has laid up and will stay given the accused. ship will be in the latter port in lay-up for a number of weeks. The accused man, and those for a couple or three days—time names on the "Honor Roll" list) When she hit her pier this week, pressing the charges, must ap­ enough to take care of the re­ and brother M. Kurkemelis do­ the Mate, instead of putting the pear before the trial committee nated fi^'e bucks for making the pairs. regular men on gangway watch in the port of payoff. Lately, We still get all the Isthmians holidays a little Brighter for the to work, tried to choose whom many accusers have not appear­ One last word before I sign off coming in foreign for a 12 to brothers in the Marine Hospitals. for the week: he pleased for the jobs. ed at the trial to press their In the Brighton Marine Hospital 24 hour stay. The SS Legion This guy thought he was still charges. Now that shipping has become Naturally, this causes the com­ a little tight, it is a good idea living in the good old days, but he found out differently when mittee a lot of trouble and the to come ashore and register for the three men entitled to the accused man is done an injustice unemployment pay immediately. jobs were sent back to the ship. when his accuser does not ap­ The chances are that you will pear to prove the case. catch a ship before you make MAKING A CHANGE The SIU Constitution has a your first draw, but if you don't By JIMMY BANNERS In the coastwise trede, we provision for the fining of men the $21 a week makes waiting who prefer charges against a fel- for a ship a little easier. JACKSONVILLE—Shipping in ganizing and even voting these have learned that Waterman is this port has been slow with ships. I think all good Seafar­ taking its Victory ships out of only one ship paying off and ers should be willing to go for service and substituting Liberties taking on a new crew in recent these jobs in order to help stab­ instead. This, of course, cuts days. There were a number of ilize conditions for the future. down on the number of jobs beefs on the above-mentioned How about it, Brother Sea­ available in these runs. This seems to be quite a para­ vessel, but they were settled farers? swiftly and satisfactorily at the As yet we have not cast any dox, in light of the President's By CAL TANNER payoff. ballots here in Jacksonville in request for the building of fast MOBILE—After three weeks in compensation allowance, for sea­ What of the future, you ask? the A&G elections. The reason freight ships. All of the Victories which shipping slowed to a men. We should know the score Well, the job prospect looks bet­ for this is that there simply have laid up are fast ships, yet the trickle, things finally got going in a few days if the whole busi­ ter than it has for the past few not been enough full bookmen Maritime Commission comes up here. Last week we crewed up ness doesn't get too snarled-up weeks. Nevertheless, we would around to get a committee to­ with this scheme. I guess I'll four or five ships and we have in red tape. not advise all you job-hunters gether, but we expect to have never learn the way the Bureaenough scheduled for next week The way things are lined up, crats do their reasoning. some in the near future. to rush down here. to assure a steady stream of it takes at least three weeks on Lately, on some of the ships, jobs for the period. There are very few oldtimers CITIES SERVICE the beach before you are sup­ around the port. However, there the Patrolmen have been run­ posed to receive your first com­ However, don't be in any hur­ We have two Cities Service are some who have been regis­ ning into a lot of overtime beefs, pensation check — provided you ry to come down here. You won't tankers in port, but it has been tered for quite a while with most of which are legitimate, ship out right away, let me tell served on a WSA ship since pretty hard to get aboard. In hopes for jobs in the next few but now and then they find addition, I have had trouble weeks. Some are getting low on where some character has leaned you now, since we have enough 1946. The new sign we ordered ar­ getting men to apply for jobs cash, but are hanging on tak­ a little heavy on the pencE >when men on the beach at the present time to take care of the next rived and has been hung up on on these as yet incompletely or­ ing odd jobs when they can find making up his overtime claim. ten ships all right. the Dauphin Street side of the ganized ships. them. Padding the overtime sheets As you all know, we are or­ With shipping as slow as it Hall building so that no Union That is about all there is from is not a pleasant charge to level has been all month in Mobile, member will have any trouble this neck of the woods for this against a Seafarer, but it has t will take a little time to ship finding where the Hall is lo­ week. happened on occasion. cated in the Port of Mobile. out our present list. It usually "means a lot of ex­ In case you are looking for Except to point out that the WANT COMPENSATION plaining for the guilty guy and the sign you will be able to tourist season is going full blast. a big headache for the Patrol­ Because of the recent slow-up, spot it okay—it's an almost ex­ The dog tracks are open and man. It really makes his job of some of the men are making a act reproduction of the SIU Tndthe tourists are taking over. clearing a payoff a difficult task. test case of the unemployment ton. By JOHN MOGAN NewYorkShippingContinuesTo Hold Firm; Jobs For Rated Men Still In Fair Supply Jacksonville Prospects Brighter — But Oon't Go There For Johs Seafarers In Mobile Testing Bnemployed Insurance For Seamen �- yS'i"VT»*||f^V^V' Friday. November 28; >~I9i/ THE S E AF AEERS EOG Page Five AGREEMENT —Between— Seafarers International Union of N.A. —And— Isthmian Steamship Company sM j.m AGREEMENT, made this 21st day of August, 1947, by and between ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY (hereinafter referred to as "Company"), and SEAFAR­ ERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AM­ ERICA, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, (hereinaftet referred to as "Union"), on behalf of the Unlicensed Personnel employed on the Ameri­ can Flag seagoing vessels manned by the Company, WITNESSETH: The Company, being satisfied that the Union repre­ sents a majority of its Unlicensed Personnel, hereby recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of all the Unlicensed Personnel employed on the Am­ erican Flag seagoing vessels manned by it for the pui-poses of collective bargaining. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT Section 1. To assure qualified employees and maxi­ mum harmonious relations between members of crews, the Company agrees that when vacancies occur neces­ sitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel, to give preference of employment to members of the Union in good standing when the Union has available and is able to supply unlicensed seamen who are, in the opinion of the Company, qualified to fill such va­ cancies. Section 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with capable, competent, and physically fit persons who are so qualified to fill the vacancies. Section 3. If members of the Union in good stand­ ing of the ratings needed, and of such qualifications, cannot join the vessel in ample time to prevent a de­ lay in her scheduled departure, then members of the Union in good standing shall be deemed not available, and the Company will then hire members of the Un­ licensed Personnel without any regard to Union affili­ ation. Section 4. The Union agrees that the Company shall have the right to reject any applicant for employment who the Company considei's unsatisfactory or unsuit­ able for the vacancy; provided, however, that if the Union considers such rejection discriminatory, it shall be dealt with under the grievance procedure and the Union agrees that such rejection shall not cause any vessel to be delayed in her scheduled departure. Section 5. Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employment shall submit to the physical examination prescribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to time thei-eafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. Failure to pass such physical examination shall be sufficient cause to prevent employment or to cause termination of em­ ployment; pi'ovided, that if the Union feels that the Company doctor has unfairly discriminated against a member of the Union, it shall be dealt with as a griev­ ance; and, provided further, that the Union will not interfere with or delay the dispatch of any vessel on her scheduled departure from any port because of such grievance. Section 6. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who, in the opin­ ion of the Company, is not satisfactory; provided, however, that if the Union feels that any such dis­ charge is discriminatory, it shall be dealt with as a grievance; and, provided further, that the Union will not interfere with or delay the dispatch of any vessel on her scheduled departure from any port because of such discharge. Section 7, The term "Unlicensed Personnel," as used in this Agreement, shall not include super cargoes, doctors, female employees, cadets, pursers, concessionnaires, barbers, musicians, and livestock tenders. Section 8. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities. ARTICLE II SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES Section 1. All grievances, disputes, or "beefs" shall be settled as soon as possible on the vessel upon the completion of each voyage. Section 2. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached on the vessel, the matter shall, at the request of either party, be referred to a Port Committee which shall have authority to settle the controversy. The Port Committee shall meet in New York City or such other place as may be mutually agreed upon, and shall consist of not more than three representatives from the Union and not more than three representatives from the Company; provided, however, that the Com­ pany and the Union shall have an equal number of representatives on any Port Committee. Section 3. Any matter referred to the Port Commit­ tee shall be in writing and any decision or award of the Port Committee shall be in writing. Section 4. It is mutually agreed that any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of any clause or provision of this Agreement shall be dealt with only between representatives of the Company and the Union duly appointed for such purpose. Section 5. In the event the Port Committee is un­ able to reach a satisfactory settlement, or agreement is not reached between the Union and the Company, the matter may by written notice, registered mail, be referred to an arbitrator within one week after the Pdrt Committee or representatives of the Company and the Union are unable to reach a satisfactoiy settlement. Section 8. If the Company and the Union cannot mutually agree on the selection of an arbitrator with­ in one week, then application shall be made for the appointment of an arbitrator to a Judge of the U.S. District Court in a Federal District where the Port Committee or representatives of the Company and the Union met to settle the controversy. All questions sub­ mitted to arbitration shall be in writing and the de­ cision of the arbitrator shall be in writing arid shall be final and binding on all parties and persons concerned. The Company and the Union shall share equally the expenses of the arbitrator and all other agreecf upon expenses. ARTICLE III SECURITY OF EMPLOYMENT AND OPERATIONS Since this Agreement adequately provides for an orderly settlement of any and all grievances and dis­ putes, it is mutually agreed that during the life of this Agreement and during any period of negotiations for its renewal there shall be no lock-outs, strikes, or any other work stoppage or refusal to sign on or off Ship­ ping Articles for any cause, including an attempt to force Agreement to any demands. ARTICLE IV PASSES Section 1. The Company agrees to issue passes to representatives of the Union mutually agreed upon for the purpose of contacting its members aboard" vessels covered by this Agreement in home ports and ports of call in Continental United States where the Union has a recognized office and in Honolulu, T.H.; in considera­ tion of which the Union hereby agrees to hold the Company harmless from any claim, loss, damage, or liability, for loss of life or injury occurring to, or caused by, a representative of the Union while such representative is on the property of or while on board a vessel owned or bareboat chartered or controlled by the Company. Section 2, The Union agrees that its representatives shall not at any time interfere with the Company's employees while at work. ARTICLE V MONETARY MATTERS Section 1. The wage scale for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel shall be as follows: Deck Department Rating Monthly Rate of Pay Boatswain $228.17** Boatswain's Mate—Day Work 214.25 Boatswain's Mate—Watch 200.34 Carpenter 228.17* Storekeeper 219.82 AB Maintenance 208.89 Quartermaster 191.99** Able Seamen 191.99** Watchman 191.99 Ordinary Seaman 166.95 '"When the Carpenter is required to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per month in addition to his basic wage per month. **Additional Wage raises shown under Deck Depart­ ment Working Rules. Engine Department Rating Monthly Rate of PayChief Electrician $327.78 Assist. Electrician 253.21 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer— Day Work 255.99 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—Watch .. 228.17 Plumber-Machinist*' 263.78 Deck Engineer 228.17 Chief Refrigerating Engineer 299.95 First Refrigerating Engineer 264.34 Second Refrigerating Engineer 243.19 Engine Storekeeper 219.82 Engine Utility 228.17 Evaporator-Maintenance 211.47 Oiler—Diesel 217.32 Oiler—Steam 197.56 Watertender i 197.56 Fireman-Watertender 197.56 Fireman 186.43 Wiper 194.78 Stewards Department l^ating Monthly Rate of Pay Steward $244.86* Chief Cook 228.17 Night Cook and Baker 228.17 Second Cook : 205.91* Third Cook 194.78 Messman 166.95 Utilityman 166.95 *Additional wage raises shown under Stewards De­ partment Working Rules. Section 2. The overtime rate for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel receiving $210.00 or less per month shall be $1.06 per hour, and for those rates receiving more than $210.00 per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.32 Va per hour. Section 3. When m.eals are not furnished, members of the Unlicensed Personnel shall receive an allow­ ance of $1.05 per meal. Section 4. When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to sleep ashore they shall be al­ lowed $3.00 per night for lodging. ARTICLE VI VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS Section 1. When a member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel has completed one year of continuous service on the vessels of the Company, he shall be entitled to receive a vacation of seven (7) consecutive days with full pay, and in each subsequent year of con­ tinuous service on the vessels of the Company, he shall be entitled to receive a vacation of fourteen (14) con­ secutive days with full pay. Vacations shall be cumul­ ative to the extent mutually agreed upon and shall be allowed at such times as may be convenient to the operating necessities of the Company. No cash allow­ ance in lieu of vacations shall be made. If after six (6) months of continuous service the Company term­ inates the employment of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel through no fault of his, he shall be entitled to such vacation as has been accrued on the basis of 1/12 of the annual period per month. If employment is terminated for any reason within six (6) months of continuous service on vessels.of the Company, no va­ cation shall be allowed. Continuous service shall not be deemed broken by leave of absence on account of illness, accident, vacations, lay-off for lack of work, or leaves of absence gi-anted in writing, provided, however, that no vacation shall accrue during such periods of absence. Section 2. The following days shall be recognized as holidays: New Year's Day Labor Day Lincoln's Birthday Armistice Day J Washington's Birthday Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Christmas Day Independence Day .. �THE SEAFARERS LOG PaS|» Six ARTICLE VII WORK IN PORT AND AT SEA p '' ?r '• r Section 1. Overtime shall be paid for all work per­ formed by Unlicensed Personnel in port or at sea on any of the nine (9) holidays specified in this Agree­ ment; provided, however, that in the case of holidays at sea falling on Sunday the following Monday shall not be deemed a holiday and no double overtime shall be paid on holidays falling on Sunday. Section 2. The work week in port shall be forty (40) houi's per week. It is understood-for the purpose of this paragraph all work performed in port on Sat­ urdays, Sundays and recognized holidays shall be paid for at the overtime rate. Section 3. At sea the hours of work shall be fortyeight (48) hours per week for men standing watches. It is understood that for the purpose of this para­ graph Sunday at sea shall be considered the overtime day, that is to say, all work performed on Sunday at sea shall be paid for at the overtime rate. Section 4. Engine and Deck Daymen At Sea. The work for the unlicensed Deck and Engine personnel who' do not stand watches shall be forty-four (44) hours per week (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays). ARTICLE VIII SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS The Company shall furnish safe gear and working equipment. ARTICLE IX TERMS Section 1. It is specifically understood and agreed that the Company and Union will continue negotia­ tions upon two (2) days' notice in writing by one party or the other regarding general rules and work­ ing rules for each of the three departments and that the working rules and working conditions now pre­ scribed by the Company which are not contained in this Agreement shall remain in force until an agree­ ment is reached. When a full agreement is reached regarding general rules and departmental working rules it shall be incorporated in writing in one docu­ ment with this Agreement which shall then be the complete agreement between the parties. Section 2. This Agreement shall take effect, on the date first above written and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year thereafter and shall automatically renew itself from year to year thereafter unless either party gives the other wi-itten notice bj' registered mail sixty (60) days in advance of any expiration date of intention to change, modify, or terminate the collective bargaining agreement be­ tween the parties. In accordance with Article IX, Section 1, of the agreement dated August 21, 1947, collective bargain­ ing negotiations have been continued and the follow­ ing shall be added to and deemed a part of said agreement effective on each vessel, except as other­ wise provided, within three (3) days after receipt in the United States by the Master of each such vessel of a copy of this agreement, regardless of whether such vessel is on foreign or domestic articles or harbor payroll; provided, however, on inbound vessels on foreign articles this agreement shall become effective on the termination of such foreign articles. ARTICLE X GENERAL RULES Section 1. Wage Scale Re-opening. Application by either the Company or the Union to open negotiations for changes in the wage scale at any time after May 31, 1948, shall not be deemed cause for termination of this Agreement or any provision thereof. Application to open negotiations for change in the wage scale shall be made in writing thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such proposed change and negotia­ tions shall be started not more than ten (10) days from the day such written notice is received by the other party. Failing agreement on such issue all provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect as provided in Article IX, Section 2. Section 2. Management of Vessel. The management of the Vessel and the direction of the crew are vested exclusively in the Company and the Union agrees not to attempt to abridge these rights. Section 3. Authority of Master and Obedience of Crew. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, and shall not be construed to, limit in any way the auth­ ority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful order. Section 4. Ship's Delegate, (a) One man in each de­ partment on each vessel shall act as delegate for his department. Such delegates are privileged to present to thir superior officers, on behalf of the members in their department, facts and opinions concerning any working conditions specified in this Agreement where­ in adjustment is thought proper. (b) Any matter so presented which is not satis­ factorily adjusted on the vessel shall be held in abey­ ance until the vessel's arrival in the pdrt of New York or other port in Continental United States, where Friday, November 28/ 1847 the Company and the Union have designated officials for the adjustment of grievances as provided for in Article II. Section 5. Emergency Duties and Drills, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saying of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered over­ time. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer­ gency drills shall be held on weekdays between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Mondays through Fri­ days, and on Saturdays between the hours of 8 A.M. and 12 Noon. Preparation for drills, such as stretch­ ing fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after drill is over all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work perform­ ed with such di'ills. Section 6. Securing Vessel for Sea. (a) All vessels manned by the Company must be safely secured for the voyage before leaving the harbor limits, as desig­ nated and defined pursuant to the Pilot Rules. (b) In the event a vessel leaving the dock in the daytime is not safely secured en route to and before reaching the harbor limits, it shall not leave the har­ bor limits but shall proceed to a safe anchorage and be secured before leaving such anchorage. (c) When a vessel sailing after dark is not secured before leaving the dock, it shall proceed to a safe an­ chorage to secui-e and be secured before leaving such anchorage. When lights can be maintained on the afterdeck, gear and hatches may be secured on this deck en route to anchorage. Section 7. Sailing Board Time, (a) The sailing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when the vessel's scheduled stay in port is twelve (12) hours or less. When the scheduled stay exceeds twelve (12) hours the sailing time shall be posted eight (8) hours prior to the scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled to sail between midnight and 8 A.M., sail­ ing time shall be posted not later than 5 P.M. (b) All members of the unlicensed personnel shall be aboard the vessel and ready for sea one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event the Company obtains a replacement because a member of the crew who is a Union member is not on board the vessel and ready for sea at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time and such member of the crew reports for duty after the replacement accepts the job, the original crew member shall pay such replace­ ment two (2) days' pay and if he does not have the necessary money he may obtain from the Master the money as a "draw." (c) If the vessel's departure is delayed due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new time of de­ parture shall immediately be posted on the board and if such delay exceeds two (2) hours the watch off duty may be dismissed and shall receive two (2), hours' overtime for such reporting. (d) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such as rain, fog, or other conditions beyond the vessel's con­ trol. (e) In the event, after cargo, is al^oard or discharged and ship is ready to proceed, the full complement of unlicensed personnel is not on board, no overtime shall be paid. Section 8. Medical Relief. Full medical attention as required by law shall be given to all unlicensed per­ sonnel. Section 9. Return to Port of Signing Articles in Case •Vessel is Sold, Lost, etc. (a) In the event a vessel of the Company is sold, interned, lost or laid up the crew shall be given transportation back to the port of signing articles with subsistence, room and wages, as per Section 10 of this Article. When room and sub­ sistence are not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allowance will be paid as prescribed in Article V, Sections 3 and 4, until crew is furnished . repatria­ tion by train, plane or vessel. (b) In the event a vessel of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing not to exceed $300 and be repatriated to the port of signing articles with subsistence, room, and wages as per Section 10 of this Article. Section 10. Traveling. Members of the unlicensed personnel, when transported by the Company during the course of their employment, shall be provided with first-class transportation by rail, and with subsistence at the rate of $4.25 per day in addition to their reg­ ular monthly wages. When travel at night is involved, a lower berth, if available, shall be provided or the cash equivalent thereof. When traveling by vessel is involved, men shall be provided with second-class transportation or the cash equivalent thereof. Section 11. War Zone. In case any vessel of the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the prox­ imity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hos­ tilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations for added remuneration, bonuses, and insurance, shall in no way be deemed cause for the termination of this agreement. Section 12. Customary Duties, (a) Members of each department shall perform the necessary and customary duties of their department. (b) Each member of all departments shall perform the recognized and customary duties of his particular rating. Section 13. Specified Duties. No overtime shall be paid for any duties specified in this Agreement as routine duties for any particular rating of the un­ licensed personnel which are performed during regu­ lar hours of duty. Subject to Article XIII, Section 2, if routine duties require more than eight (8) hours of work in one day, overtime shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) in one day. Section 14. Port Time. For the purpose of applying port overtime provisions of this Agreement, "port time" or the words "in port" shall be defined to mean the following: (a) Commencement of Port Time: (1) From the time a vessel is properly secured to a dock, buoy, or dolphins, or moored or anchored for the purpose of: Loading and/or discharging cargo, bal­ last, passengers or mail; undergoing repairs, taking on fuel, water or stores; fumigation; lay-up, awaiting orders or berth. However, a vessel taking on fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, etc., while transiting canals shall not be considered to be in port. (2) Port overtime provisions shall not apply to vessels: (•a) entering a port and anchoring for the sole purpose of avoiding inclement weather, (b) mooring or anchoring for sole purpose of awaiting transit of canals such as the Pan­ ama and Suez Canals, (c) mooring or anchoring for sole purpose of landing sick or injured persons, and (d) while lying outside harbor limits awaiting berth, pilot, or tide. (3) Port time shall not commence until the vessel has shifted from quarantine anchorage to a berth or other anchorage for the purpose as provided for in sub-section 1 of this Section. (4) Vessels lying at the same anchorage after ob­ taining quarantine clearance shall be considered await­ ing berth and port overtime provisions shall apply except in cases where vessel cannot move due to weather conditions. (B) Termination of Port Time: Port Time shall term­ inate when the first ahead or astern bell is rung and the vessel leaves: (1) The dock to proceed directly to sea, or (2) Anchorage to proceed directly to sea. Section 15. Shifting Ship. After the vessel arrives in port as outlined in Section 14 of this Article, any subsequent move in inland waters, bays, rivers, and sounds shall be regarded as shifting ship and over­ time shall be paid for men on duty while such moves are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 P.M. until 8 A.M. week-days with the fol­ lowing exceptions: Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa. Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa. Montreal to Quebec or vice.versa. All moves from American ports to British Colum­ bia ports or vice versa. Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa. Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice versa. Boston to New York or vice versa. Section 16. Standby Work in Port, (a) When men are hired by the Company for standby work in port by the day and board and lodging are not furnished to them on the shij. they shall be paid at the rate of $1.54 per hour. Their regular hours of work shall be from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon and from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. Any work performed by them outside their regular hours of work shall be paid for at the rate of $2.30 per hour. Men hired to perform standby work shall perform any work that shall be assigned to them by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject to any Working rules set forth in this agreement unless they are required to keep steam in the boilers or oil winches. When standby work in any particular department is to be performed, an ef­ fort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are available and are competent to perform such work. (b)Any man so hired for standby work who reports /when ordered shall be guaranteed not less than four (4) hours work and shall be paid in accordance with the rates of pay outlined in this Section. Section 17. Longshore Work by Crew, (a) In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to do longshore work or_ drive winches for the purpose of handling cargo. For such work performed the men on duty shall be paid $1.59 per hour in addition to their regular monthly wages and $2.39 per hour for the men off 'duty. (b) After 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. and on Satur­ days, Sundays or Holidays, the rate shall be $3.18 per hour for all hands so engaged. (c) This Section shall not be construed as to be ap­ plicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. Section 18. Division of Wages of Absent Members. ,(..'•'ir.AV-V ' �Frida7. NoTemb«r 28, 1947 (a) When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required by vessel's certificate, under, circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such payments. (b) At sea, when a day man is switched to sea %Vatches for the purpose of replacing a man who is injured or sick, he shall receive the rate of pay of the man he replaces if higher than his own, from the time he first stands such sea watches and in addition he shall receive overtime for watches stood on the first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or Mck they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) Subject to Article XIII, Section 2, members of the unlicensed personnel shall not be required to work more than eight (8) hours in any one day with­ out the payment of overtime. Section 19. Penalty Rate. Except as otherwise pro­ vided in this Agreement, the rate for work specified in this Agreement as penalty work shall be $1.15 per hour for men on duty and $1.70 per hour for men off duty. Section 20. Working Ballast, (a) Whenever members of the crew may be required to discharge ballast out of holds or handle or discharge ballast on deck, they shall be paid at the penalty rate. (b) Day men shall be considered as on duty between the hours of 8 A.M. and 12 Noon and 1 P.M. and 5 P.M. After 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., day men shall be considered as "off duty. If watches are bi'oken, the entire crew shall be considered day men. Sand ballast shall be washed off decks with hose during regular v/orking hours without the payment of overtime or penalty rate. Section 21. Cleaning Holds. When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to clean holds where penalty cargoes as specified in Section 47 of this Ar­ ticle, coal, coke, cement or lead ore in concentrated form, have been carried, they shall be paid at the penalty rate. Section 22. Authorization of Penalty and Overtime Work. No work specified in this Agreement as penalty or overtime work shall be performed unless author­ ized by the head of the particular department and, subject to Article II, shall not be paid unless approved by the Master and Company. Section 23. Checking Overtime. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each em.ployee who has worked overtime a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unless such claim is presented to the head of the department within seventy-two (72) hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed. Section 24. Computation of Overtime. When over­ time worked is less than one (1) hour, overtime for one (1) full hour shall be paid. When overtime work­ ed exceeds one (1) hour, the overtime work performed shall be paid for in one-half (14) hour periods and fractional part of such period shall count as onehalf (^4) hour. Section 25. Commencement of Overtime. Overtime shall commence at the time any employee shall be called to report for work outside of his regular sched­ ule provided such member reports for duty within fifteen (15) minutes. Otherwise, overtime shall com­ mence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the em­ ployee is released. Section 26. Continuous Overtime. When working overtime and crew is "knocked-off" for two (2) hours or. less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime whenever an unbroken hour is allowed. Section 27. Payment of Overtime. All money admit­ tedly due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is unreason­ ably delayed by the Company beyond twenty-four (24) hours after signing off articles, additional compensa­ tion shall be paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include dis­ puted overtime being settled between the Union rep­ resentatives and the Company. Section 28. Rest Period, (a) When ship is under port working rules and sea watches have not been set and members of the unlicensed deck or engine personnel off duty are required to work ovex'time between mid­ night and 8 A.M., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour so worked, such rest periods to start at 8 A.M. the same day except when man starts work at or after 6 A.M. in which case the period of rest shall be any time during the same working day. Such rest periods shall be in addition to cash over­ time allowed for such work. If such rest period is not THE SEAFARERS LOG given, men shall be. entitled to overtime at the regular overtime rate in lieu thereof. This shall hot apply when sea watches are set the same day before the rest period is completed. (b) On days of arrival, if members of the unlicensed deck or engine personnel off duty are required to per­ form work between midnight and 8 A.M., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour work­ ed, such rest periods to start not later than two hours after the vessel is properly secured and, if such period of rest is not completed at 5 P.M. of the same day, overtime shall be allowed for the uncompleted portion of Such rest period. Section 29. V/ork performed by other than Members of the Unlicensed Personnel, (a) If passengers, prison­ ers of war, staff officers or any member of the crew other than the unlicensed personnel perform work that is the routine work of the unlicensed personnel, the unlicensed personnel who would be ordinarily required to perform such work shall be compensated by dividing among thehi overtime for the time such work was performed; provided, however, this sub-sec­ tion shall not apply when a ship's officer temporarily i-elieves a member of the unlicensed personnel for mattei's of convenience. (b) If cadets or workaways are assigned or permit­ ted to perform work for which members of the unli­ censed personnel are normally paid oveidime, mem­ bers of the unlicensed personnel who would have noi'mally peidormed such work shall be compensated by dividing among them overtime for the time cadets or workaways perform such work. Section 30. Carrying of Cadets, etc.. in Lieu of Crew. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be car­ ried in lieu of the crew. Section 31. Launch Service, (a) When a vessel is anchored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) or more consecutive hours and port time is in effect, each member of the unlicensed pei-sonnel while off duty .shall be allowed one (1) i^und tiip to shore every twenty-four (24) houi's, the transportation being at the Company's expense. (b) In any port where the Company or the Master is unable or fails to furnish the allowed launch ser­ vice, members of the unlicensed personnel are at lib­ erty to make their own ari-angements for transporta­ tion to and fi-om the vessel, and the Company agrees to give the owner of the boat up to $2.00 per man carried per i-ound trip, or to I'eimburse each member of the unlicensed personnel who arranges for his own transportation and goes ashore the allowed $2.00 per I'ound trip provided the man returns before the vessel leaves the anchorage or mooidng and within his offduty period. Section 32. Meal Hours—Relieving for Meals. The meal hours for the unlicensed personnel in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be as follows: Breakfast 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. Dinner 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Supper 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (a) These hours may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either way. (b) At sea the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. (c) On sailing day when watches are set at 12 Noon the 12 to 4 watch will be "knocked-off" at 11 A.M. in order to eat at 11:30 A.M. so as to be ready to go on watch at 12 Noon. (d) When members of the crew ai'e called to work overtime before breakfast and the work continues after 7:30 A.M. and if breakfast is not served by 8 A.M., ovei'time shall continue until bi-eakfast is served. A full hour shall be allowed for breakfast. (e) When the vessel is in port and port time is in effect one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed for din­ ner and supper, and if any member of the unlicensed pei-sonnel is not given one sucli unbroken hour, he shall i-eceive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thei-eof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the overtime actually worked during the meal hour. (f) Whether at sea or in port if men on day work or men off duty are working overtime, they shall be allowed one (1) unbroken meal hour. (g) If one (1) unbroken meal hour is not given when membei-s of the unlicensed pei'sonnel are entitled to same, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the ovei'time actually worked during the meal hour which would normally be one (1) unbroken hour. Section 33. Fresh Provisions. An adequate supply of fruit juices, fruit, fresh milk, and vegetables shall be provided for the unlicensed pei'sonnel during the voy­ age when available. Shoi'e bi'ead shall be fui'nished at all U.S. ports when available. Section 34. Extra Lunches, (a) If the crew works as late as 9 P.M., coffee and night lunch shall be pro­ vided. If work continues after 9 P.M., fifteen (15) min­ utes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (b) If crew starts work at or b-foi"e 9 P.M. and works continuous overtime until midnight, the men shall be provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the woi-k continues after midnight one U) unbroken hour shall be allowed for such hot lunch. If this un­ Page Seven broken hviui- is not allowed the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (c) If crew is broken out at 10 P.M. or thereafter and works continuously for three (3) hours, a hot lunch shall be provided at the expiration of the three (3) hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the hot lunch and if such un­ broken hour is not allowed the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (d) If crew works as late as 3 A.M., coffee and night lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 A.M., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (e) If crew works as late as 6 A.M., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 A.M., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall be included as overtime. Section 35. Coffee Time, (a) All hands shall be al­ lowed fifteen (15) minutes for coffee at 10 A.M. and 3 P.M. or at a convenient time near these hours. (b) When crew is called to work overtime, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready at the time of calling, and allowed during the fifteen (15) minute period of readiness pi'ovided for in Section 25. Section 38. Crew Equipment, (a) The following items .shall be supplied the unlicensed personnel employed on board the vessels of the -Company: (1) A suitable number of blankets. (2) Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, one white pillow slip, which shall .Jxe changed weekly except that in the tropics pillow slips shall be changed twice weekly. (3) One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. (4) One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Lifebuoy, or Palmolive, with each t'~wel change. (5) One package of matches each two weeks to be furnished by each department head to membei'S of his depai'tment. (6) Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furn­ ished but hair, straw, or excelsior shall not be suitable. (7) All dishes provided for the use of the unlicensed personnel shall be of crockery unless otherwise agreed upon. (8) One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, and washing powder weekly to be fuimished by each department head to members of his depart­ ment. (9) Sanitubes i^all be available for the unlicensed personnel at all times. (10) Co-ts shall be supplied to the crew while in the ti'opics, except on the new type passenger vessels. (b) Any member willfully damaging or destroying crew equipment shall be held accountable for same. When linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for washing their own linen. Crew shall turn in soiled linen before x-eceiving new issue of linen. Seclion 37. Messroom. Each vessel shall be furnished with a messx'oom for the accomodation of the crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sufficient sitting room, and to be situated so as to afford full px'otection from the weather and fx'om heat and odors arising fx'om the vessel's engine x'oom, fireroom, hold and toilet. Seclion 38. Electric Refrigerator. An electric refrigex'ator shall be furnished for the use of unlicensed cx'ew on each vessel. The location of this refxfigerator shall be as xnay be determined by the Coxnpany. Should the refrigerator bx'eak down or go out of comxnission it is understood and agreed that the Company will not be expected to make repairs until the vessel arrives in a port whei'e the manufacturer has a service i-epx'esentative available. Section 39. Crew's Quarters, (a) All quarters assign­ ed for the use of the unlicensed pei'Sonnel ax-e to be kept free fi'om vermin insofar as possible. This is to be accomplished through the use of extex-mination facilities pi-ovided by the Company. (b) Room allowance ds provided in Article V, Sec­ tion 4, shall be allowed when vessel is in port and: (1) Heat is not furnished in cold weather. (2) Hot water is not available in crew's washx-ooxns for a period of twelve (12) or moi'e consecutive Ixoui-s, except while ship is in mild climate. (3) The ci-ew's quarters have been painted and paint is not absolutely dry and other suitable quarters are not furnished aboax'd. (4) Vessel is on cjiy dock overnight and men sleep ashore. (5) Linen is not issued upon man's x-equest prior to 6 P.M. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. (6) Vessel is being fumigated and not cleax-ed be­ fore 9 P.M. (7) Men standing midnight to 8 A.M. watch on the same day the vessel is fumigated shall be en­ titled to a x'oom allowance regardless of when vessel is cleared. I �•"*•'• V PridaF, November 28, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Section 40. Ventilation. AU quarters assigned to the unlicensed personnel and all messrooms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. Section 41. Washrooms. Adequate washrooms ana lavatories shall be made available for the unlicensed personnel of each department; washrooms to be equipped with a sufficient number of shower-baths which shall be adequately equipped with hot and cold fresh water. Section 42. Lockers. A sufficient number of lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall have one locker of full length wherever space permits, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and personal effects. Section 43. Jury Toilets. When and wherever neces­ sary for sanitary reasons, jury toilets shall be rigged on the poop deck. . Section 44. Money Draws in Foreign Ports. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shaU be in U.S. Currency when available through normal Company channels, or equivalent in local currency at official rate of exchange. Section 45. Family Diversion. Members of the same family shall not serve on the same vessel at the same time. Section 46. Explosives, (a) On vessels carrying ex­ plosives in amounts of 50 tons (of 2240 pounds) or over as permitted by law, the Company agrees to pay each crew member of the unlicensed personnel, in addition to their regular monthly wages, ten percent. (10%) per month of such wages from the time the loading of such cargo is started until such cargo is discharged. Members of the unlicensed personnel shall not be required to work explosives. (b) For the purpose of this Agreement explosives shall consist of the following items: Black Powder Poison Gases Blasting Caps T.N.T. Detonating Caps Loaded shells of Dynamite one pound or over, Loaded Bombs but not smaU arms Nitro-Glycerine ammunition. Section 47. Penalty Cargoes, (a) On any outward voyage or homeward voyage that a vessel carries a penalty cargo in an amount in excess of the amount, set opposite the respective penalty cargoes, each member of the unlicemsed personnel ' shall be paid $10.00 per voyage in addition to his regular monthly wage. (b) For the purpose of this Agreement the following are penalty cargoes: In Bulk Bones 1000 tons of 2240 pounds Carbonblack 1000 " " " Caustic Soda 1000 " " " Creosoted Lumber ....1000 " " " " Green Hides 1000 " " " Lampblack 1000 " " " Soda Ash 1000 " " " In any Manner Bone Meal 1000 tons of 2240 pounds Chloride of Lime 1000 " " " Copra 3000 " " " Cyanide 1000 Gasoline 1000 " " " Greave Cakes 1003 " " " Saltcake 1000 " " " Sulphur 3000 " " " Super Phosphate 3000 " " " Section 48. Stores and Slop Chest. In the event a vessel is ordered to proceed on a foreign voyage without stores or slop chest in accordance with the standard practice of the Company, or if the routine repairs as contained in the repair list submitted to the Chief Mate by the incoming crew. Which have ' been approved by the Company to be completed before the commencement of the next voyage, have not been completed, any member of the unlicensed personnel shall be privileged to sign clear of the ship's articles "at his own request" provided he no­ tifies the Master and the Union of his desire to pay off the vessel before one (1) hour after the sailing time is posted on the vessel as. provided for in Section 7 of this Article. Section 49. Calendar Day. For the purpose of this agreement a "day" shall be calculated from midnight to midnight ship's time. ARTICLE XI DECK DEPARTMENT Section 1. Wages of Boatswain and Able Seaman. Supplementing Article V, Section 1, and effective November 25, 1947, the wages of Boatswain shall be $245.00 per month and the wages of Able Seaman shall be $197.56 per month. Section 2. Carpenter's Tools. A carpenter shall be paid $7.50 per month for tools only when the Com­ pany or Master orders him to furnish his own tools and not when he takes it upon himself to furnish tools. Section 3. Relieving Helmsman. No Mate shall re­ lieve the helmsman except in an emergency. Section 4. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on day of departiire. When the vessel sails before noon, sea watches shall be set when all lines are on board and the vessel is clear of the dock or when the anchor is aweigh. Section 5. Breaking Watches, (a) In all ports sea watches shall be broken when the vessel is safely secured to the dock, except in those ports where stay of vessel is not scheduled to exceed twenty-four (24) hours, in which case sea watches shall be maintained; provided, however, that on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays only those men who actually stand watch shall be paid overtime. (b) On day of arrival any part of a sea watch from midnight to 8 a.m. shall constitute a complete watch, but this shall not apply to men required to stand gangway watch. When arrival occurs on a Sunday or a Holiday, overtime shall only be paid for hours actually worked on sea watches. Section 6. Work in Port, (a) In ports where sea watches are broken the hours of labor, subject to Article X, Section 32, shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours and all work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate for the respective ratings. (b) In all ports when sea watches are broken a gangway watch shall be maintained at all times. A sai­ lor may be assigned to maintain this watch and eight (8) hours shall constitute his watch. No overtime shall be paid for these watches on week-days between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Overtime shall be paid for these watches from midnight Friday to midnight Sun­ day and on Holidays. On week-ends the Boatswain shall be allowed to stand the gangway watch in turn, the same as the sailors, but the Boatswain shall not be made to stand all weekend overtime watches. Section 7. Gangway Watches. It shall be the rou­ tine duty of the gangway watches to turn on and off all deck light switches and anchor lights, put up and take down flags, raise or lower gangway, tend gang­ way lights, and man ropes. Overtime shall be paid when the gangway watches are required to care for cargo lights. Section 8. Men Standing Sea Watches, (a) Men stand­ ing sea watches shall be paid overtime for Sunday and Holiday watches and for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between midnight and midnight each day. (b) No work, except for the safe navigation of the vessel, is to be done after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturday afternoons without the payment of overtime, unless otherwise provided for herein. (c) Routine duties for men standing sea watches on Sundays and Holidays shall include all work incident to the safe navigation of the vessel, docking or undocking, cleaning quarters and sanitary work. Over­ time shall be paid for all work other than routine duties. (d) If a man standing sea watch on Sunday or a Holiday is required to do longshore work, tank clean­ ing, or handling of explosives during his watch, he shall be paid the rate as specified in this Agreem.ent for that type of work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Section 9. Sanitary Work. Sanitary work shall be done bet\. von 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work on week-days shall mean cleaning the wheel-house, chart-room and windows and mopping out wiieel-house. Sanitary work on Simdays or Holidays shall mean sweeping out the wheelhouse. Section 10. Division .of Watches, (a) Sailors while at sea shall be divided into three (3) watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the perform­ ance of ordinary work incident to the sailing and maintenance of the vessel. (b) Not less than three (3) seamen shall constitute a complete sea watch at all times. When any of these three ratings are missing, wages equivalent to the wages of the rating who is missing from the watch shall be divided equally among the other members who are making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch off duty is called out to work, they shall be paid overtime for work performed whUe off duty, except for work provided for in Article X, Section 5. Section 11. Day Workers.* (a) The following ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain Storekeeper Carpenter A.B.—Maintenance (b) Subject to Article X, Section 32, the working hours at sea for day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, Saturdays. Any work performed by a day worker outside these hours shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate except for work provided for in Article X, Section 4. (c) Subject to Article X, Section 32, the working hours in port for day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Any work outside these hours and on Sat­ urdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Section 12. Work in Cargo Holds. The unlicensed personnel shall not be required to work in holds into which cargo is being loaded or discharged. Men work­ ing on or watching cargo are not included in this clause. Section 13. Cleaning Quarters, (a) One ordinary sea­ man on duty shall be assigned to clean the quarters and toilets of the unlicensed personnel of the Deck. Department. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily. (b) The unlicensed personnel of the Deck Depart­ ment shall keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. Section 14. Securing Cargo, (a) If deck cargo is not properly secured before leaving the cargo berth and members of the unlicensed personnel are required to secure such cargo, they shall be paid at the penalty rate. (b) Tightening up cargo lashings and relashing of cargo which has come adrift or loose shall not con­ stitute overtime or penalty work. Section 15. Using Paint Spray Guns. When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to use paint spray guns, they shall be provided with masks. When they are required to use paint spray guns in outside work the watch on duty shall be paid 25c per hour for such work performed in addition to their regular pay and the watch off duty shall be paid 25c per hour for such work performed in addition to their overtime pay. When they are required to use paint spray guns in confined spaces, they shall be paid at the penalty rate. Section 16. Cleaning Bilges and Deck, (a) When members of the Deck Department are required to clean bilges or rose boxes wherein the residue of grain or organic fertilizer is present, or bilges that have been flooded with fuel oil, they shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed. (b) When members of the unlicensed personnel are required to enter bilges that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil, or creosotes including bunk­ ers or molasses, for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. Section 17. Cleaning Tanks, (a) When members of the Deck Department are required- to enter in tank in which water is regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein they shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed. (b) When members of the Deck Department are re­ quired to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil, or creosotes including bunk­ ers or molasses, including use of Butterworth System for the purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein they shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour for such work performed. If such work is performed be­ tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., on Saturday, Sunday or Holidays they shall be paid at the rate of $3.18 per hour for such work performed. In addition, $5.00 shall be allowed for damage to personal gear, for each cleaning or repair job, regardless of the time it takes to perform such work. Section 18. Removing Soot from Smoke Slack. When members of the Deck DepaiTnient are required to re­ move accumulated soot inside the smoke-stack they shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work per- • formed. Section 19. Laying Dunnage for Cargo. When mem­ bers of the Deck Department are required to actually lay dunnage in preparation for cargo they shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed. This does not mean the handling of dunnage in or­ der to clean holds or stacking dunnage or removing dunnage from holds. When required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, except as outlined above., they shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed. Section 20. Tending Livestock. When livestock is carried, members of the Deck Department shall be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed when required to feed, clean up and otherwise tend such livestock. Section 21. Division of Overtime. Overtime shall be divided as equally as reasonable among the mem­ bers of the deck crew. Section 22. Call Back for Shifting Ship. When vessel is in port and watches are, broken and men are called back to work after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, for the purpose of shifting ship in inland waters, a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid for such call back. Section 23. Work Over Sides. In all ports it shall be routine duty for members of the Deck Department to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over the sides. Section 24. Additional Work. Whenever members of the Deck Department are required either at sea or in port to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint the galley, pantry, messroom, saloon or living quarters, lava­ tories, washrooms and forecastle which are not used by the unlicensed Deck Department, or enclosed pass­ ageways exclusive of passageways on the main deck, they shall be paid for such work at the regular over­ time rate and no overtime shall be paid for such work in any other areas except as otherwise provided in this agreement. Section 25. Going Ashore to Take Lines. Any sailors put on the dock to handle lines when docking or tin. �Friday, NoTambar 28, 1S47 docking shall be paid $1.00 for such work. This is to be in addition to overtime if they are working on overtime when sent ashore to handle lines. After the vessel is properly moored, and members of the Deck Department are required to put out additional lines or single up line during regular hours, they shall receive no overtime for such work. Section 26. Docking and Undocking. (a) Docking or undocking, breaking out or stowing away mooring lines between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturdays shall be routine work for the watch on duty. (b) After 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., and on Saturday afternoons, the watch on duty shall receive overtime for docking or undocking or breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. All available men will be used for this work. Section 27. Handling Hatches, (a) When sailors are used in place of longshoremen to remove hatches, strong backs, and lank tops for the purpose of load­ ing or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessel, such work shall be considered longshore work and paid for as provided for in Ar­ ticle X, Section 17. (b) No overtime shall be paid to day men and the watch on duty between the hours of 8, a.m. and 5 p.m. for covering up hatches when no cargo is in the vessel or for taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cargo operations; provided, however, ^hat if the longshoremen have contracts to do this work this Section shall not be interpreted to conflict there­ with. Section 28. Handling Mail or Baggage. The handling of mail or baggage by members of the Deck Depart­ ment shall be considered longshore work and paid for at the rate provided for in Article X, Section 17. Section 29. Cleaning Steering Engine. When mem­ bers of the Deck Department are required to clean steering engine or steering engine bed, they shall be paid overtime while such work is being performed. However, it shall be the routine duty of the Deck Department to clean and paint steering engine-room and grease the tiller chains during their regular work­ ing hours. Section 30. Ship's Stores, (a) It shall be the routine duty for membei's of the Deck Department to handle deck stores both on the dock and on the ship during their regular working hours. (b) Members o'f the Deck Department shall^ receive overtime when required to handle stores of the Stew­ ard's Department or engine room stores, both on the dock and aboard the vessel. (c)'Daily provisions and port stores shall be brought aboard the vessel by members of the Deck Depart­ ment without the payment of overtime. (d) The ship's officers shall determine the number of sailors to be used in handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right to use shore gangs to handle ship's stores. Section 31. Topping or Lowering Booms, (a) When hatches are to be rigged or unrigged at least the two watches off duty and the day rqpn ai'e to be used in topping or lowering booms. (b) When the watch on duty is required to stretch guys, top lifts and generally make ready cargo gear for topping booms, clear the deck and secure guys when booms are lowered and properly secured, no overtime shall be paid for this work during straight time hours. Section 32. Boatswain or Carpenter Standing Watch. (a) If the Boatswain or Carpenter are required to stand watch due to shortage of men and such watch is stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or 12 Noon Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday or on Holidays, they shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate; pro­ vided, however, they perform their regular duties as Boatswain or Carpenter. In such cases there shall be no division of wages. (b) A.B.—Maint ., nance, when required to replace any imlicensed member of the Deck Department who is sick or missing, shall not receive overtime except on the first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watch. When standing such sea watch the A.B.—Maintenance man shall be classified as a watch stander. Section 33. Carpenter's Work, (a) It is a routine duty for carpenters to paint, chip and clean the wind­ lass, sound bilges, fresh water, and ballast tanks where sounding pipes are located outside engine or fire room spaces, shore up cargo, seal rose boxes for carriage of grain cargo and do other customary carpenter's work aboard the vessel. (b) It is a routine duty at all times for the carpen­ ters to stand by the windlass when mooring or un­ mooring or anchoring. (c) When no carpenter is carried the Boatswain shall stand by the windlass and shall take soundings; however, during the Boatswain's regular working hours, an AB seaman may be required to relieve the bos'n at the windlass. (d) When soundings are taken after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., and on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Holidays, overtime shall be paid while such work is performed. (e) Only members of the unlicensed deck personnel shall be required to take soundings in the absence TBE SE'AV AREK3 LOG of the Boatswain and Carpenter, except in an emerg­ ency. (f) When the watch on duty are required to do car­ penter work they shall be paid at the rate of $1.06 per hour for such work and members of the watch off duty shall be paid at the rate of $1.59 per hour. Driving wedges, chipping, painting, or cleaning wind­ lass shall not be considered carpenter work on vessels which do not carry a carpenter. However, v/hen a carpenter is carried members of the Deck Depart­ ment shall not receive overtime when required to assist the Carpenter. Section 34. Dumping Garbage. Members of the Deck Department shall be paid at their regular overtime rate when required to handle garbage by hand or shovel which has accumulated in port. Section 35. Chain Locker. A.B. seamen only shall be sent into the chain locker to stow chain. In the event the chain locker is located lower than one deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling sy.stem shall be installed which shall consist of two-way bell or buzzer or voice tube. This Section shall apply only when men are sent into the chain locker for the purpose of stowing chain. Page Rine lar watches at sea on Sundays and Holidays to per­ form all work incident to the safe navigation of the vessel, docking or undocking, and cleaning quarters, and overtime shall be paid for woflc other than such routine duties. ((b) If a man standing sea watches on Sunday or Holidays is required to do longshore work, tank clean­ ing or handle explosives during his watch, he shall be paid the rate as specified in this Agreement for that type work in lieu of the regular overtime rate. Secficn 9. Equalization of Overtime. Overtime for men of the same ratings shall be equalized as nearly as possible; day men are not to be considered as having the same'' rating at watch standers. Seclion 10. Refrigerating Engineers, (a) When one (1) Refrigerating Engineer is carried, he shall be classified as a day worker and his hours of work shall be as set forth in Article XI, Section 10 (b), of this Agreement and he shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or Licensed Engineer in charge. (b) It shall be routine duty for the Refrigerating Engineer to supervise the stowing of refrigerator cargo, maintain and operate all refrigerator and airconditioning machinery, auxiliaries and equipment, in­ cluding overhauling and repair work when necessary ARTICLE XII in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of ENGINE DEPARTMENT the same, keeping the refrigerating plant and spaces Section 1. Arrivals and Departures on Saturdays. in a safe and sanitary condition, including keeping Upon vessel's arrival in port as defined in Article X, the spaces around the ice machines and their auxili­ Section 14, overtime shall begin when "finished v ith aries clean of oil, vrater and refuse, and take tempera­ engines" bell is rung. Upon vessel's departure for sea, ture of refrigerating machinery, fan rooms and boxes. (c) When required to paint, sougee, chip, scale, shine overtime shall cease when first "ahead" or "astern" bright work or do cleaning work other than as set bell is rung. forth in this section, he shall be paid overtime for Section 2. Setting Watches, (a) Sea watches shall be such work performed. set not later than noon on day of departure except (d) When no refrigerator cargo is on board the when vessels sail before noon, in which event sea vessel and the refrigerating plant has been shut down watches shall be set at the discretion of the Master, and secured, the Refrigerating Engineer at the dis­ but not- later than one (1) hour before scheduled Idecretion of the Chief Engineer may be assigned to parture. day work in the engine room in accordance with the (b) Sea watches for men standing "donkey watches" working rules for Junior Engineers on day work. shall be set at midnight prior to schedule sailing time. (e) The Refrigerating Engineer shall not be re­ Section 3. Breaking Watches, (a) When a vessel is quired to pull or shift ice without the payment of in port as defined in Article X, Section 14, and is overtime. scheduled to remain in port twenty-four (24) hours Seciion 11. Electricians, (a) The Chief Electrician or longer, sea watches shall be broken when "finished shall be responsible to and take orders from the with engines" bell is rung. Chief Engineer, or, in the absence of the Chief En­ (b) When scheduled stay of vessel is less than gineer, the Senior Engineer aboard; all Assistant Elec­ twenty-four (24) hours, sea watches shall be main­ tricians to be responsible to the Chief Electrician. In tained. the absence of the Chief Electrician, the Assistant (c) Sea watches for men who are to stand "donkey Electricians to take orders from the Senior Engineer watches" shall be broken at midnight on day of ar­ Officer aboard. In the case of Watch Electricians, As­ rival where stay of vessel is to exceed twenty-four sistant Electricians to be responsible to the Senior (24) hours. Watch Engineer. (d) On day of arrival any part of the sea watch (b) When required to do work other than electrical from midnight until 8 a.m. shall constitute a complete v.'ork, or when required to worjv on steam or diesel watch but this shall not apply to men who are to end of any machinery, they shall be paid for such work stand "donkey watch." When such arrival occurs on at the regular overtime rate. Sundays or Holidays, overtime shall be paid only for (c) When cargo is being worked with electrical hours actually worked on sea watches or "donkey winches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., or on Satur­ watch." ^ days, Sundays and Holidays, overtime shall be paid Seolion 4. Using Paint Spray Guns. When members to the Electricians on duty and they shall be re­ of the Engine Department are required to use paint quired to do any work necessary to keep electrical spray guns they shall be provided with masks. When cargo handling machinery in operation. using paint spray guns in confined spaces they shall (d) When Electricians are required to install any be paid at the penalty rate for such work performed. new or additional heavy equipment, they shall be Section 5. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the paid for such work at the regular overtime rate. This Engine Department are required to enter any tank in shall not apply, however, to removals or replacements which water is regularly carried for the purpose of or repairs to worn out equipment. cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid (e) It shall be part of the routine duties of Electri­ for such work at the penalty rate. cians to do any and all running or breakdown repairs (b) When mefnbers of the Engine Department are re­ to electrical equipment. quired to enter tanks or bilges that have contained (f) On vessels where less than three (3) Electricians animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, includ­ are carried, the Electricians shall be classified as day ing bunkers or molasses, for the purpose of cleaning workers at sea and in port. or making repairs therein, they shall be paid for such (g) Where three (3) Electricians are carried, they work at the rate of $1.59 per hour for such work per­ shall be put on regular .sea watches at sea for four formed. If such work is performed between the hours (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off for the perform­ of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays or ance of their duties. In port, the Electricians shall be Holidays, they shall be paid at the rate of $3.18 per classified as day workers. (h) Electricians will not be required to reline brakes hour for such work performed. In addition, $5.00 shall be allowed for damage to personal gear, for each on electric winches, anchor windlasses or capstans, cleaning or repair job, regardless of the time it takes which work is part of the routine duties of the Un­ licensed Junior Engineers. to perform such work. (i) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Elec­ Section 8. Work Out of Engine Spaces. The Deck Engineer, Engine Utility, Unlicensed Junior Engineers, trician to keep inventory of all supplies and equip­ Electrician, Wipers and Machinists shall not be paid ment on hand, and subject to the approval of the overtime when required to work outside the engine Chief Engineer he shall make requests for all needed spaces. All other members of the Engine Department electrical supplies and tools. Taking voyage inventor­ shall be paid overtime when required to work out­ ies shall be confined to straight time hours of the Chief Electrician. side the engine spaces, which shall consist of fire(j) Refusal to do electrical work which would sub­ room, engine room and ice machine room. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the engine spaces ject an Electrician to electrocution will not be con­ shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine sidered refusal of duty. room, steering engine room and shaft alley. Section 12. Unlicensed Junior Engineers, (a) On ves­ Seclion 7. Supper Relief, (a) At sea the 4:00 to 8:00 sels carrying three (3) Unlicensed Junior Engineers, watch shall relieve itself for supper and no overtime they shall be classified as watch standers and shall shall be paid. while at sea be put on regular sea watches of four (b) In port the man detailed to oil winches shall (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off for the perform­ relieve the fireroom watch for supper when cargo is ance of their duties. In port, the Unlicensed Junior being worked as part of his routine duties. When two Engineers may be put on day work and classified as or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine day workers. If required to stand "donkey watch" room donkey watches together, they shall relieve each in a port and cargo is being worked, no overtime will other as directed. be paid to the Unlicensed Junior Engineers if a FireSection 8. Work on Sundays or Holidays at Sea. man-Watertender is on watch. (a) It shall be routine duties for men standing regu­ (b) Duties At Sea. They shall assist in the operation •at .^1 1 I t .•(I' �Page Tea N- of the plant as directed by the Watch Engineer. Their routine duties shall consist of all maintenance and repair work in the engine room, fireroom, machine shop, storerooms in or adjacent to the engine room, shaft alley and ice machine room, as directed by the Watch Engineers, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m^ Mondays through Friday, and between the ho\u-s of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon on Saturdays. On Sundays and Holidays they shall receive the overtime rate for all work performed. They shall receive overtime when required to do general cleaning, painting, clean­ ing paint, polishing work, wire brushing, chipping or scaling. On vessels with small refrigeration plants which carry less than three (3) Refrigeration Engin­ eers, the Junior Engineer on watch shall not be paid overtime for taking temperatures between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. (c) Duties in Port. Subject to Article X, Section 32, their hours of work shall be between 8 a.m. and 12 Noon and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Mondays through Fri­ days. Their maintenance and repair work shall be confined to the engine department work, provided, how­ ever, if required to do work when an Electrician is on board, which has been herein specified as Electri­ cian work, they shall be paid at the overtime rate for such work performed. If required to replace another member of the unlicensed personnel, they shall be governed by the working rules covering the rating which they replace. It shall be routine duty for Junior Engineers to assist in taking on Engine Department stores, including fuel and water. (d) Wages. They shall be paid at the rate of $228.17 per month on vessels where three (3) Unlicensed Jun­ ior Engineers are carried, and at the rate of $255.99 per month on those vessels where less than three (3) Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried and they shall be classified as day workers. Section 13. Deck Engineers, (a) It shall be the rou­ tine duty of the Deck Engineers to oil and maintain winches and do maintenance and repair work to <|eck machinery and deck piping, and mechanical repairs in deck housings, and when no Electrician is carried, to care for lights, fuses and overhaul electric fans. They shall be paid overtime for repairing drains in the galley, toilets and washrooms. (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair work in the engine room, fireroom, or shaft alley without the payment of overtime. (c) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any additional work while oiling deck machinery while cargo is being worked except for running or break­ down repairs. (d) On days of arrival and departure it shall be the routine duty of the Deck Engineers to oil and maintain winches until midnight. An oiler or Engine Utility shall be assigned to these duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., provided, how­ ever, the Oiler or Engine Utility when assigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be allowed between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. for supper. (e) It shall be the routine duty of the Deck Engin­ eers to turn steam on and off deck machinery and to warm up same when deck machinery is needed to handle ship's lines, work cargo, etc. (f) In freezing weather in port if deck machinery is being turned over to keep from freezing, the Deck Engineer, or other competent member of the unlicen­ sed personnel, shall stand by on overtime hours to tui'n over winches or capstans. (g) The Deck Engineers shall be paid overtime when required to do any general painting, cleaning paint, Wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work. Section 14. Utility Men. (a) Utility Men shall be classified as day workers and have the same work­ ing hours as other day workers. (b) Utility Men shall be required to have endorse­ ments on their certificates as Oilers, Watertenders and Firemen. (c) Their routine duties are to assist the Engineers, Electricians, etc., in all Engine Department work. (d) When required to replace any watch stander in the Engine Department who is sick, injured or missihg, they shall be paid overtime for the first Saturday afternoon of standing sea watches. When standing such sea watches, the Engine Utility shall be classified as a watch stander. (e) All work classified as overtime for Wipers durtheir regular working hours, with the exception of repair work, shall also be classed as overtime for the Utility Men when performing the same type of work. Section 15. Oilers on Sea Watches—Steam, (a) Oil­ ers shall perform routine duties, oil main engines (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil- circula­ tion (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine, ice machine, clean lube oil strainers and lube oil purifier, pump bilges and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no watertenders are car­ ried. (b) Oilers shall leave their stations in a safe, clean and sanitary condition for their relief, but this does not include cleaning or station work. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plants. Oilers shall oil plant as part of their routine duties, but shall not be required to take temperatures when Junior Engineers are carried. On vessels carrying TUE SEAFARERS LO<t Watch Freezers, Oilers when required to handle refrig­ eration plant shall be paid overtime for such work. (d) Starting and blowing down evaporator equip­ ment shall not be part of the Oilers' routine duties on vessels that carry Junior Engineers, but shall be part of their routine duties when no Junior Engineers are carried. (e) When such equipment is placed in operation, it shall be the routine duty of Oilers to check the equip­ ment at regular intervals, make necessary adjust­ ments to insure proper and even flow of condensate and salt water, oil and tend any pump or pumps ope­ rated in connection with such equipment. (f) When Oilers are required to start or blow down evaporator equipment, they shall be allowed one (1) hour for each operation at the regular overtime rate only on vessels that carry Junior Engineers. (g) When ordered or required to do any painting, cleaning of paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work, they shall be paid at the overtime rate for such work. Section 16. Oilers on Day Work—Steam. It shall be the routine duties for the Oilers to assist the Engin­ eers in maintenance and repair work in the engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, and storeroom when located in or adjacent to the engine room. Whenever the Oiler is required to clean boilers, paint, clean paint, do polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling, he shall be paid overtime for such work. Section 17. Working Cargo, (a) During such time as cargo is being worked with the vessel's winches be­ tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., and on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays, the Fireman-Watertender or Fire-tube Fireman on watch shall be paid at the overtime rate. (b) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ ployed exclusively in the handling of cargo and if ship's gear and deck machinery is not being used, no overtime shall be paid to man on watch except on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (c) When cranes or other shore equipment is em­ ployed in the handling of cargo and ship's gear and deck machinery is used to trim cargo, rig conveyors, etc., the Fireman-Watertender or Fire-tube Fireman on watch will receive overtime while the vessel's steam furnishes the power for such operations after 5 p.m. and befoi'e 8 a.m. Section 18. Combination Fireman-Watertender. Sub­ ject to Section 25 of this Article (a) it shall be rou­ tine duties for the Fireman-Watertender to watch and tend water, clean burners, strainers, drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temp­ eratures, and oil fuel oil pumps located in the fireroom; (b) on all watches he shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe and sanitary condi­ tion when relieved as part of his routine duties; (c) except as when otherwise provided, Firemen-Watertenders shall receive overtime when required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wire-brushing, chipping, scal­ ing or polishing work; (d) when on t(donkey watch," Firemen-Watertenders shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliaries, and take care of entire plant as part, of their routine duties, and shall not be paid over­ time except as provided for in Section 17 of this Article; (e) if the vessel arrives in port after 5 p.m. and before midnight, the Fireman-Watertender shall continue on sea watch until nydnight, and if, in addi­ tion to maintaining steam, he is required to tend auxil­ iaries and water and ice machine, he shall be paid overtme for such additional work at the regular over­ time rate until midnight; provided, hovtrever, that no overtime shall be paid to the Fireman-Watertender when the Oilers remain on sea watches until mid­ night on day of arrival. Section 19. Firemea on Sea Watches—Fire-tube Jobs, (a) Firemen shall perform their routine duties, clean burners, clean strainers, clean drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temp­ eratures. (b) On all watches they shall clean up oil occa­ sioned by changing burners and strainers, and shall leave the fireroom at the end of their watch in a safe and sanitary condition without the payment of over­ time. (c) Firemen shall receive overtime when required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ ping, scaling or polishing work. (d) If the vessel arrves in port after 5 p.m. and be­ fore midnight, the Firemen shall continue on sea watches until midnight; and if, in addition to maintain­ ing steam, he is required to tend auxiliaries and wa­ ter and ice machines, he shall be paid for such addi­ tional work at the regular overtime rate until mid­ night; provided, however, no overtime shall be paid to Firemen when Oilers remain on sea watches until midnight on day of arrival. Section 20. Firemen on "donkey watches"—Fire-tube Jobs, (a) It shall be routine duties for the Firemen to keep burners, strainers, and drip pans clean on all watches. They shall also clean up excess oil occa­ sioned by changing burners and strainers as part of their routine duties without the payment of overtime, and shall not leave this work for their relief to do. It shall also be part of their routine work to keep steam for the auxiliaries and safety of the vessel. Friday. Norember 28, 1947, and take care of the entire plant; provided, however, they shall not be required to do any boiler work. (b) Firemen shall be paid overtime when required to do ajjy painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chip­ ping, scaling, or polishing work. Seclon 21. When Plant Is Shut Down In Port. When the entire plant is shut down, the Fireman-Water­ tender or Fire-tube Fireman may be placed on day work, and it shall be his routine duties to do repair and maintenance work on all boiler mounts and boiler auxiliaries. Section 22. Wipers' Duties, (a) Wipers shall be clas­ sified as day workers. (b) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck, paint­ ing, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Department, and to take on all stores, including standing by on water and fuel oil lines, and to clean up oil spills. (c) At sea. Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee, or shine bright work in fireroom fidley, but shall do this work in port. (d) It shall be routine duties of the Wiper to paint unlicensed Engine Department crew quarters, includ­ ing toilets, washrooms, and forecastles, for which no overtime sljall be paid. (e)" One (1) Wiper shall be assigned daily to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed personnel of the Engine Department. Two (2) hours shall be al­ lowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon; and he shall be allowed two (2) hours over­ time for doing this work on Sundays and Holidays. The unlicensed personnel of thq Engine Department shall keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. (f) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning the fii^esides and steam drums of boilers, but they shall not be paid overtime when required to wash out steam drums with hose. (g) Wipers shall be paid overtime when required to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when re­ quired to paint in bilges; but shall not be paid over­ time when required to clean bilge strainers or to clean away sticks or rags or to clean tank tops or bilges with hose. (h) It shall be part of the routine duties of the Wiper to assist Engineers in blowing tubes or putting XZIT and similar preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (i) It shall also be part of the Wiper's routine dut­ ies to assist in repair work but when assigned to a repair job by himself he shall be paid at the over­ time rate. Dismantling equipment in connection with cleaning, such as grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc., shall not be considered as being as­ signed to a repair job by himself. (j) It shall also be routine duties for the Wiper to pump galley fuel tank during straight time hours. (k) While vessel is transiting the Panama or Suez Canals, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ven­ tilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. He shall be paid overtime for this work when it is outside his regular working hours. Section 23. Hours of Work for Day Workers, (a) Subject to Article X, Section 32, the working hours in port for day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Any work outside these hours or Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable over­ time rate, except as provided for in Article X, Section 5. (b) Subject to Article X, Section 32, working hours at sea for day workers ^all be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. Any work performed outside these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays to be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except as provided for in Article X, Section 5. • Section 24. New Equipment Not Carried At Pres­ ent. In the event the Company secures a type vessel different from those now operated and covered by this Agreement, or if the Company should install new or different equipment than that presently in use and covered by this Agreement, the Company and Union shall meet to consider working rules to cover such vessels or equipment. Section 25. Fireroom—Engine Room Boundaries. On vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room and fireroom, a line shall be deemed drawn at the end of boilers next to the engine room for the pur­ pose of defining engine room and fireroom boundaries. This imaginary line shall not exclude the Firemen, Firemen-Watertenders and Oilers from performing any work as part of their routine duties, as outlined in their resi^ective working rules. ARTICLE XIII STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Section 1. Wages of Chief Steward and Second Cook and Baker. Supplementing Article V, Section 1, and effective November 25, 1947, the wages of the Chief Steward shall be $250.00 per month and the wages of the Second Cook and Baker shall be $218.70 per month. Section 2. Routine Duties, (a) The regular routine �7" THE SEAFARERS Friday. Novamber 28. 1947 work shall be performed within the scheduled work­ ing hours of eight (8) hours in a spread of twelve (12) hours as specified by the Chief Steward and it shall be the duty of the Stewards Department to organize their work so that it is accomplished within their eight (8) hours per day; the hours to be posted by the Chief Steward prior to the time the vessel leaves the port in which shipping articles are opened. It shall be the routine duty of the Stewards Department to prepare and serve the meals, clean and maintain the quarters of the licensed personnel, including Radio Officers, Pursers, and passengers, all dining rooms, salons, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, no over­ time shall be paid for the performance of any of the above routine work. (b) It shall be the routine duty for the Stewards, Utilitymen and Messmen to work in storerooms, linen lockers counting and bagging linen, toilets, and Stew­ ards Department passageways, and do general cleaning within their regular work day as directed by the Steward. Section 3. Number of Hours. Subject to Section 2 of this Article, no member of the Stewards Depart­ ment shall be required to work more than eight (8) hours in any day without payment of overtime. Section 4. Handling Stores. Members of the Stew­ ards Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock. When voyage stores or linen are delivered on board the vessel and members of the Stewards Department are required to place same in their respective places they shall be paid overtime for such work. The Steward shall su­ pervise the placing of stores and linen during regular working hours without the payment of overtime; however, port orders and daily provisions shall be stored by Messmen or Utilitymen when placed m board without the payment of overtime, provided such work is completed within their eight (8) hour working day as specified by the Chief Steward. Section 5. Serving Meals Outside of Messroom. When any member of the Stewards Department is required to serve anyone outside of their respective mesrroom, he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the time required, except meals may be serv­ ed on the bridge to the Master * and/or Pilot without the payment of overtime whenever it ,is necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be on the bridge for the safety of the vessel. The Master's quarters shall not be considered the bridge. This section shall not be construed to apply to passengers or licensed or un­ licensed personnel served outside their respective me5rrooms during regular working hours on account of illness or injury. £-.ciion 8. Late Meals. When members of the Stew­ ards Department are required to serve late meals due to ti.e failure of officers eating within the pi-escribed time, the members of the Stewards Department actu­ ally required to stand by to prepai'e and serve the late meals shall be paid the regular overtime rate. Section 7. Shifting Meals. iSubject to Article X, Seciion 32, when all of the unlicensed personnel are unable to eat within the regular prescribed time, all members of the Stewards Department required to stand by to prepare and serve the meals shall be paid at tiie regular overtime rate for the time the meal is extended. Section 8. Meals in Port, (a) When meals are pre­ pared and/or served in port to other than regular members of the crew, passengers and/or Pilot, 35c per* meal in lieu of overtime shall be paid. This sum is to be divided among the members of the Stewards Department actually engaged in preparing and serv­ ing such meals. (b) No extra meals are to be served without the authority of the Master or officer-in-charge of the vessel. Section 9. Carriage of Passengers. When passengers are carried, $1.06 per passenger per day shall be paid and divided among members of the Stewards De­ partment who perform the work or, at the Company's option, one (1) Utilityman for every one (1) to six (6) inclusive passengers, shall be added to the com­ plement of the Stewards Department. Section 10. Extra Persons Sleeping Aboard. When two (2) or more persons other than regular crewmembers or passengers sleep aboard, the member of the Stewards Department who takes care of the mom shall be^paid $1.06 per day per person. This Joes not apply when a ship carries the required complement to accommodate passengers and the number of extra persons aboard do not exceed the full complement of passengers allowed. Section 11. Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes. When membei's of the Stewards Department are assigned by the Steward to clean the gratings and defrost and/or wash down the meat or chill'boxes, they shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the work performed; provided, however, no overtime shall be ' paid for keeping the meat or chill boxes neat andorderly. Section 12. Shore Bread, (a) When shore bread is not available in any Continental United States port, the Second Cook and Baker shall be paid three (3) hours' overtime for each batch of bread he bakes. (b) When a new baker is employed, he shall be re­ quired to bake a batch of bread during regular work­ ing hours without the payment of overtime. Section 13. Oil Stoves. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. Section 14. Chipping, Scaling and Painting. Except as provided in Section 28(e) of this Article, (a) mem­ bers of the Stewards Department shall not be re­ quired to chip, scale, or paint; (b) when members of the Stewards Department are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual hours worked. Spotting up, such as wiping up fingerprints, grease spots, etc., shall not be considered sougeeing. Section 15. Hot Lunches at Night. Members of the Stewards Department actually engaged in serving a hot lunch at night as provided for in Article X,, Sec­ tion 34, shall be allowed three (3) houi-s' overtime for preparing and serving same. Section 16. Shifting Ship. When a vessel is making a shift as provided for in Article X, Section 15, it shall be considered "in port" and overtime shall be paid for all work performed by members of the Stewards Department on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Section 17. Working Due to Absent Members, (a) When a vessel sails without a full complement or be­ cause of Illness or injury the full complement is there­ fore reduced, the wages of the missing or disabled men shall be divided among the members of the Stew­ ards Department who perform their work until the shortage is eliminated, but no overtime shall be in­ cluded in such wages. (b) In port there shall be no division of wages be­ cause of shortage of members of the Stewards De­ partment but when the full complement of the Stew­ ards Department is not on the payroll, overtime shall be paid when members of the Stewards Department are required to work more than eight (8) hours in one day because of such shortage. Section 18. Minimum Overtime. When any mem­ ber of the Stewards Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a mini­ mum of two (2) hours' overtime shall be paid. Section 19. Full Complement. Except when a skele­ ton crew is aboard, a full complement of the Stewards Department shall be maintained. Section 20. Galley Gear. The Company shall furnish all tools for the galley, including knives for the Cook. FoFL • '.7- LOG ...q .. uV. . Page EleTea Section 21. Aprons and Uniforms. White caps, aprons and coats worn by the Stewards Department shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and white, trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. re ­ section 22. Entering Engine Room or Fireroom. Ex­ cept as may be required by Article X, Section 5, no . member of the Stewards Department shall be required to enter the Engine room or Fireroom. Section 23. Sundays and Holidays at Sea. All mem­ bers -of the Stewards Department shall receive over­ time for all work performed at sea on Sundays and Holidays. Section 24. Handling Food. No member of the Stew­ ards Department who is requii-ed to handle food shall be required to clean toilets or bathrooms. Section 25. Receiving Stores. It shall be part of the routine duty of the Steward to go on dock to check stores or linen, during his regular working hours. Section 28. Dumping Garbage. No member of the Stewards Department shall be required to go on the dock for the purpose of dumping garbage. Section 27. PasF.engers' Baggage. Members of the Stewai-d.s Department, exclusive of galley force, as­ signed to take care of pa.<^.sengers shall handle pass­ engers' hand baggage within their regular working hours without payment of overtime. Section 28. Day V/ork. (a) When the vessel is not feeding the members of the Stewards Department shall be classified as day workers. (b) When any member of the Stewards Department is on day v/ork, his routine duty shall include work in the storerooms, refrigeration and chill rooms, sub­ ject to Section 11 of this Article, linen lockers, toi­ lets, passenger and officers quarters, salons, messrooms, galley. Stewards Department passageways, handling stores and linen placed aboard the vessel and general cleaning. (c) When members of the Stewards Department are on day work they shall be allowed fifteen (15) min­ utes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a con­ venient •time near these hours. (d) When the Stewards Department is on day work one (1) full hour shall be allowed for lunch and subject to Article X, Section 32, it shall be from 12 noon until 1 p.m. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either way. If one (1) unbroken -hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (I) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (e) Extra members of the Stewards Department who are carried to take care of passengers may be as­ signed to day work when passengers leave the vessel. In this case such members shall work as directed by the Chief Steward. In addition to the work outlined in subsection (b) of this Section, such members may be required to sougee, chip, scale and paint in passen­ ger and Stewards Department quarters, including toi­ lets, washrooms and alleyways during their regular hours of work without the payment of overtime. Seciion 29. Prohibited Work. If any member of the Stewards Department is required to perform any work which has been specifically prohibited in this Article, he shall be paid overtime for the time required to p-erform such work. ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY^ By M. A. WELLS President SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AFI, By By By By By J. P. SHULER ROBERT MATTHEWS JOE ALGINA LINDSEY WILLIAMS PAUL HALL j �Page TW«1T« TBE SEAFARERS LOG Fridtty, Normmbdt 28, 1947 Report Of The SlU Negotiating Committee On The Newiy Signed Isthmian Agreement - Your Negotiating Committee, well as all other penalty car­ as all the day workers. This will the working rules, inasmuch as Conclusion acting on instructions from the goes, such work shall be paid constitute a new practice for this operator does not carry these the Isthmian fleet, where up till ratings. A provision is made, In conclusion, this committee membership, under the terms of for at the penalty rate. Your committee also agreec now, only the minimum of men however, in the Engine Depart­ wishes to point out that while the Interim Agreement, (pre­ that the rate for carrying penalty have been used for these jobs. ment working rules that in the this contract in the few in­ viously negotiated and signed cargo shall be $10 per voyage Your Committee accepted the event of addition of new type stances as noted in this Com­ August 21, 1947) between Isth­ inward and/or outward bound. West Coast rates for outside vessels or equipment negotiations mittee's report, is not on a par mian Steamship Company and The committee also agreed to spray gun painting of $0.25 per will start immediately to cover with the SIU General Agree­ ment, it is, in all cases, equal those points as raised. the Seafarers International Un­ raise the amounts from 1,000 to hour. We were able, however, to and in most cases, better than 3,000 tons for the following pen­ to force the inside spray gun ion of North America, has met alty items: Copra, Sulphur and Stewards Department any contract held by any othet painting rate to $1.15 per hour with the company's Negotiating Super Phosphates. maritime union. on watch, and $1.70 per hour CHIEF STEWARD & 2nd Committee for the purpose of The working rules contained in TJius, while the penalty claus­ off watch, which as previously COOK & BAKER'S WAGES — this contract wiU make a va^ pointed out, is an increase over finishing this contract. These es are not on a par with pre­ The Union was successful in ne­ difference, both in the work per­ the present SIU scale. gotiating a wage scale of $250.00 meetings have ranged over the vious SIU general contracts, they formed and the amount of mon­ In the past Isthmian Mates are still without exception on per month for Chief Stewards past nine weeks and have been the same level with other mari­ and Skippers were allowed to and $218.70 for 2nd Cook and ey paid to all SIU members rid­ for the purpose of reaching a time unions, and in some in­ work on Deck doing sailors' Baker. These new rates of wages ing Isthmian vessels. full agreement offering our mem­ stances, better. work as they pleased, without are now the highest paid by any The Isthmian Steamship Com­ bership protection in all three The various other points as the payment of overtime to the company on freight ships, re­ pany has been tough to crack. Departments, as well as under contained in this contract under Deck crew. That is now over, gardless of the Union to whom Throughout the organizing drive and all through the negotiations the heading of General I'ules and when any Deck Officers do they are contracted. the General Rules. contain the same conditions and sailors' work, overtime will be In addition, putting a 3rd Cook period, these people have been Your committee has reached established rates as carried in paid to the Deck Gang. on Victory and all C-type ves­ very difficult to deal with. They such an agreement and submits t.ne SIU General Contract. sels was agreed to. Up to this continually maintained, through­ herewith a report covering same. Engine Department point, this is a rating that the out the life of the negotiations, In reading this report, your that they should be able to ship, company has not carried. Deck Department WORKING RULES—The basic committee urges that the mem­ without regard to Union affilia­ In contrast to present SIU working rules and conditions of bership also have handy at the AB WAGES —Your Commit­ the Engine Department in the Stewards tion, any of their so-called "loy­ Department agree­ same time a full copy of this tee was able to eliminate the SIU general contract have been ments, a Second Cook and Ba­ al employees." newly negotiated contract for inequities between the wages included in this new agreement. ker will be carried instead of The Union's Negotiating Com­ paid to ABs in comparison with reference and comparison. mittee held firm on this point the Night Cook and Baker. The For instance. Oilers on day work For the sake of clarity, this the wages of Oilers, Firemen, will now be confined to repair wage scale as negotiated for and it is now thoroughly agreed committee's report will be brief and Wipers. This has been and maintenance work in the the 2nd Cook and Baker on and understood that every re­ and will deal with each section achieved by raising AB's wdges Engine Room, shaft alley, and these vessels will now be $13.70 placement in the unlicensed per­ as negotiated — General Rules, to $197.56 per month, effective machine shop. Any qualified En­ over and above that of any sonnel going on board Isthmian Deck, Engine, and Stewards De­ November 25, 1947. This now gine Room rating will be paid other Union in the industry for vessels shall be hired through puts AB's wages on a par with partments. the Union Hall. This means that tbose paid to Oilers and FWTs, overtime when required to paint, the same rating. fcT the first time in this com­ and puts the AB's basic wage soogie, or chip at any time. The EXTRA MEALS —The Union General Rules pany's entire history, it has sign­ 8 to 12 watch will be paid over­ has negotiated a figure of 35c to above that paid to Wipers. ed a contract with a Union and The General Rules, as nego­ BOSUN'S WAGES—In the SIU time whenever required to re­ be paid for all extra meals serv­ will now ship all its unlicensed lieve the 4 to 8 watch for sup­ ed, whether a man eats in the tiated by your committe, are, in general contract, the Bosun has personnel through the facilities per, saloon, messroom or on hatch. most cases, in line with those been allowed to work the equal of the Rotary Shipping System contained in the standard STU overtime as the highest man in To support the Union's posi­ The committee feels that con­ and the Union Hiring Hall. contract. The committee will try his Department. This is to be tion that the Oiler is to be con­ sidering the fact that Isthmian No Union is better than its and point out those points, how- done, providing the Bosun at fined strictly to mechanical work. vessels are in the Far East trade, membership and no ship is bet­ fever, which do differ materially no time refuses overtime work, where with the full majority of all ter than its crew. For this rea­ from the regular SIU conditions. To prevent beefs as to whether Engineers are not car- extra meals being served to na­ son, thi.s Committee points out ried. Oilers may be required to tives eating on hatches, this will The Wage Scale Reopening or not the Bosun may have re­ that to make Isthmian ships start and stop the evaporator as mean an increase in earning ca­ Clause in this new contract is fused this work, and at the same Union ships in every sense. Un­ part of their routine work. In­ pacity over the present SIU identical with that carried in all time to protect the earning cap­ ion men, when they take these asmuch as the big majority of contracted companies in the same iSIU contracts with the e.xception acity of the Bosun, this provi­ that the effective date for re­ sion has been dropped, and in­ Isthmian ships now carry, and type of trade. The SIU general jobs, must go on board and per­ opening the wage scale is May stead the basic pay of the Bos­ will continue to carry, Jr. En­ contract calls for 50c for inside form their ^ work in a Union­ 31, 1948. On and after that date, un has been raised to $245.00 gineers, the number of ships meals and 2 hours' overtime for like and efficient manner. totals approximately the first six meals served other A Negotiating Committee can we may, as in our other SIU per month, effective November affected six. than inside feeding. have no greater asset in secur­ contracts, open the question of 25, 1947. This is $17.00 over the This newly negotiated figure ing better wages and maintain­ To further support the Un­ wages at any time. present SIU scale and represents of 35c across the board is 5c ing conditions than to have crews ion's position that no qualified As pointed out later on in an all time high for Bosun's higher than what is paid other on board who know their jobs. man in the Engine Department various departmental reports, we wages in dry cargo vessels of maritime unions. For that reason, if we are to should be forced to paint and have increased the rate of pen­ the type which are in the Isth­ increase the wages and gains al­ soogie, which up to the nego­ EXTRA MEN CARRIED FOR alty to be paid to our member­ mian fleet. ready made in this outfit, all tiation of this contract, has been 1>ASSENGERS—Your committee ship from the present SIU rate CARPENTER'S WORK — The men going into Isthmian ves­ customary Isthmian practice, the has negotiated for two extra of $1.06 per hour for men on earning capacities of men doing sels must see to it that the ship Union has agreed that while on men in the Stewards Department watch and $1.59 per hour for Carpenter's work have been in­ men off watch to a newly estab­ creased since this work will be regular day work Wipers may be to be carried for each 12 pass­ is operating in SIU style in every lished scale of $1.15 and $1.70 paid for under the Isthmian con­ required to paint unlicensed En­ engers carried in the.vessel. This manner. respectively. tract at the rate of $1.06 per gine Department foc'sles and s a gain over our present SIU In addition to doing all your . showers as part of their routine contract which calls for only one work properly, make absolutely The question of transportation hour on watch and $1.59 per certain that every man shipped which is covered under the Gen­ hour off watch. This is an ad­ duties. This is a standard prac­ man. tice in contracts of other mari­ to your vessel, regardless of rat­ In forcing this issue of carry­ vance over standard SIU con­ eral Rules of the regular SIU time unions. ing, was secured from and ship­ ing an additional man, the Un­ tracts which call for $1.00 per contract is not dealt with at all The Deck Engineer's duties ion has agreed that once pass­ ped through the SIU Hall. in the Isthmian contract. So as hour for the watch on deck, and are confined to deck machinery engers are discharged, the men This Committee takes this op­ to avoid further delay of the $1.50 for the watch below. final signing of this full con­ WORKING RULES — Under and mechanical repairs around carried for the purpose of serv­ portunity to thank the many tract, the committee will deal this new contract, the basic the deck housing. They shall be icing these passengers may then SIU men composing the Isth­ with transportation separate from working rules of standard SIU paid overtime whenever required be put on day work. They may mian crews for the manner iu this contract. Announcement of contracts have been retained. In to repair plumbing facilities, such then be required, once passen­ which they conducted then-.selves such settlement will be made to some cases, other than the basic as galley drains, wash basins, gers are discharged from vessel, aboai'd vessels during the course to soogie and paint passengers' of negotiations. Their perform­ the membership later. wage increases, the earning ca­ and toilets. quarters. These extra men added ance was at all times first-rate The major difference in the pacities of the men in the Deck The new working rules of the when passengers are carried are and was in no small way con­ Isthmian Contract General Rules Department have been increased Fireman-Watertender are exactthe only members of the Stew­ tributory to obtaining this con­ and those contained in SIU con­ also. Under the terms of this ly as contained in standard SIU ards Department under this con­ tract. contracts. tracts is that of Penalty Car­ agreement, penalty work will be tract who may be required to Your Negotiating Committee goes. The Union has agreed that paid at the rate of $1.15 per The working rules governing do such work. recommends to the membership with the exception of Coal, Coke hour on watch, and $1.70 per the Reefer Engineer, the Jr. En­ and Cement, all penalty items hour off watch, as compared with gineers, the Electricians, Engine The other parts of the con­ of the SIU that this contract as provided in other SIU con­ standard rates of $1.06 and $1.59. Utilities, etc., are much the tract, such as Routine Duties, be ratified in its entirety. J. P. Shuler tracts shall be contained in the To give a few more high­ same as contained in the SIU Overtime for Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes, Minimum Overtime, Robert A. Matthews Isthmian contract. It is to be lights of this section, when top­ general contract. etc., are identical with the stand­ Joe Algina pointed out, however, that in any ping or lowering booms, the The ratings of Plumber-Ma­ ard SIU agreement and its con­ Lindsey J. Williams event, cleaning of holds where operator will be required to call chinist and Evaporator Mainten­ ditions therein. Paul HaU these three items are carried, as the two watches below, as well ance were not negotiated for in .;J.;^ O...r-. �Friday* Kovemb^r 28* IW THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteea ixe^dC SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Ex-Seafarer Writing Story Of SIU Men, Ships In War; Asks Brothers To Help Him Made Knots John Bunker, former Seafarer and member of the LOG staff, and now shipping news reporter for the Chris­ tian Science Monitor, is engaged in writing the story of the role of SIU ships in World War II. He feels that many $eafarers are, like himself, interested in having the story told. 'Hoist Mainsail, Lads,' Cries Skipper — And Clay Makes Brindisi To accomplish this. Brother Bunker says "it would be most helpful if I could hear from SIU men who know the subject first hand. They could write to me care of the LOG. "There are four episodes of the war," Brother Bunker says, "in which I am especially interested." These he describes as follows: 1. I would hke io hear from any voyages in fhe ships' boats, such as James Denver, Star of Scotland, Prusa, ships. I'd like to have them Write me experiences as they can. men who made long the survivors of the Robin MOOT or other as much about these 2. The "road to Russia in 1941-42 and 43." If there are any SIU men who sailed in the famous 'Fourth of July" convoy of 1942, I'd sure like to hear from them, with all the incidents they can tell me of that trip. Any survivors of the Troubador or Iron Clad? 3. The early period of the war when the ships sailed ALONE is important, too. How about the City of Alma, Bienville, Coast Farmer and others. Write plenty, boys—the more the better. Johnny V/underlich, Ship's Delegate aboard the SS Alex­ ander Clay which lost her pro­ peller 20 miles off southeEist coast of Italy. Deck men rig­ ged sails and brought ship safely into Brindisi. Wunderlich's story appears on this page. Crewmen Mourn Passing Of The SS Stones River Her sails rigged, the windjammer SS Clay heads for Brindisi, minus her screw. Man on deck is Marcel Rialland, AB. By JOHANNES F. WUNDERLICH, JR. (Editor's note: Here is Johnny Wunderlich's account of a little adventure in the Adriatic Sea. This is the kind of thing we like to receive. When you have an interesting or amusing experience, put it on paper and send it in. Just jot down the true poop, v/e'll straighten out the punctuation.) It's just too bad they sold the SS Stones River, Pacific Tank­ ers, to the British. She was a BRINDISI, Italy—were steaming down the east 4. The Malta convoys. Only a few ships made it, but fine ship, according to the Crr v- coast of Italy in the SS Alexander S. Clay, South Atlantic, some SIU lads may have been among them and I'd like to members who came back State­ have their stories of the trip. bound for home after discharging our cargo of coal in side in a body by plane after the port of Trieste at the Ilvat' As Brother Bunker points out, the heroic story of turnihg the T-2. over to her new Iron Works. I thought so too. Finally some­ Seafarers and their ships during the most chaotic period owners in London. They collec­ • Everyone was busy cleaning body looked over the stern and of the war would make "a really great yarn." Brother ted a 30-day bonus when they up the decks which were litter­ where the screw should have been there was nothing but space. Bunker wants to tell that yarn to the public. Seafarers ed with coal and other refuse The Skipper had the solution, after our stay in Trieste. Mother who can help him will be making an important con­ however. We were only about Nature had provided a mode­ tribution toward that objective. 20 miles from Brindisi, and; he rate gale which was making this decided that we would attempt old tub of a Liberty roll lazyAll information of the kind requested by Bunker to sail in since there was more like in a deep swell off the should be sent to the Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St., New than, enough wind. coast. York 4, N. Y. How about doing it now? The entire crew turned to, At 1400 hours I was aft us­ and not long thereafter the first ing the hose on the stubborn sail went aloft on the No. 2 coal which refused to be washed starboard boom and was shortly followed by another on the port From now on Seafarers who ion paper whilst in the port of boom. The Clay again got un­ find themselves in Rotterdam Rotterdam, but our patrolmen der way, and as she picked up will have no trouble keeping up don't all speak English and they steerage she fell out of the wind, paid off too which didn't do an> to the minute on all Union mat­ don't know how to find out if running free and heading for harm to their happy memories. ters because the LOG will be they are dealing with NMU or the lighthouse which could be Of course all oldtimers know available at two places in the SIU ships. seen faintly dead ahead. that any ship is a good ship if big Dutch port. "If you could mention in your As she took on a habit of fall­ it has a good Crew, which is •Whenever they want to find paper that the LOG can be ob­ ing off too fast, we hoisted a the kind of Crew the Stones out what's going on, all they tained in our office we believe third sail on No. 1 starboard River boasted on its last run. boom. have to do is drop in at the that after a short period of time Outstanding was the non-beef Dutch transport workers' union, the copies you send us will be Many humorous episodes could the Centrale Bond van Trans- used for the purpose they are Stewards Department. Brother be observed while we were rig­ Pappadakis, the Chief Cook, ging the sails. Slim, the Fire­ portarbeiders, at 78 Westzeedijk, intended." dished out a steady stream of or at the Pacific Bar, at 23 man, due to his height, was, of Yours fraternally, good grub. He also dished out com-se, top man on the gantline. Siimatraweg, Katendrecht. J. Buquet, a lot of gaff to go with it, a Shorty, his colleague, seemed al­ • The transport workers have Secretary point which . will be well un­ had the LOG on file for some ways to be trying to reach anderstood by the oldtimers who other few feet but continually time, but apparently Seafarers ASK CASEY have sailed with that old stump Elated over their success as fell short. have not known they could see The LOG is being sent to the jumper. In addition, the Steward sailing men. Deck Gang of the it there. In a letter to the LOG, CHEWING'S SAFER Pacific Bar in response to a plea himself was always around at Clay smile pretty for lensman J. Buquet, secretary of the un­ The Pantryman had to take a from Brother Kaj E. Hansen, meal time to see that everyone Rialland. ion, writes as follows: sniff of snuff just when the sail was satisfied. who writes: was half away and way up and, VALUABLE STUFF The mess hall and pantry were overboard. Suddenly I heard a "As far as I know there is no whuff, he got nearly the whole "Since a few months ago we place in Rotterdam where the kept spotless by the Night Watch light explosion imder water contents of his snuff box right received a number of copies of LOG can be had. The place I and there was always plenty of which sounded like one of the in his face. depth charges used in the war. your weekly paper for distribu­ mention here is visited by many fresh coffee day or night. All told, we had a good time Seafarers and 'Casey,' the owner, Moreover, the Bosun was a My first thoughts were of a exhibiting a very fair example tion on your ships. jolly good fellow who seemed mine, so I ran swiftly forward of seamanship which was, I "We hate to see this valu­ is an ex-seaman himself. "He asked me if I could have always to be able to keep every­ as I presumed we must be hit think, up to SIU standai'^s all able material go to waste and that is exactly what's happen­ JJje LOG mailed to him for dis­ body happy. Although he was around the bow. But she was the way. At any rate, we- ar­ tribution. I promised him to about the size and build of a not taking water anywhere. ing. rived safely in Brindisi, sailing Somebody shouted something smartly in to shore where we» "We are quite willing to help write the LOG asking you to young bull, the girls back in you in your efforts to ensure have him put on your mailing Port Arthur always said he did about the boilers, and, since the dropped anchor and feeling sat­ a mean jitterbug. ship was losing speed rapidly. isfied with a job well done. that your members get their Un­ list." 2 Rotterdam Spots Have Log •^1 �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 28, 1947 ERSHIP SPEAKS 8§5:i: SIU CREWMEMBERS ON ALCOA CAVALIER f -WSHSW" First-Rate SIU Crew Shows Mate Life Can Be Beautiful To the Editor: spectful sailors so he took steps Tte cew of the Angelina, for- 1 whip was to be his -only means of gaining results. u n j • Naturally we rebelled against such an attitude and the crew formed a solid front of opposi­ tion. Every beef we raised was legitimate and at the end of the Thanks to the efforts of a sol­ voyage we proved to be trium­ id Seafarer crew during the past phant. voyages, Chief Mate Engleman A CHANGED MAN can be reported out of danger A second trip to France under and well on the road "to stabil­ the same Chief, using his same ity. tactics, showed a definite strain. We are sorry to say that a He was beginning to come out previous trip on the Ben F. Dix­ on with the Chief was a very MOT LKE HIS unhappy one. The poor fellow PICTURE AT ALL! had become very tired of sailing with irresponsible and disremerly the Ben F. Dixon, can claim great therapeutic powers. ^ We saved a man, a Mate at that, from a sure trip to a padded suite. The three Stewards Depart­ ment Delegates from left to right: Johnny Giordano, P. J. McCann and Tony Suarez. Get Your Story tn The LOG Some mighty interesting stories of shipboard meet­ ings, sea rescues and just plain every day goings-on have been coming in from SIU members out at sea. But the LOG would like to hear from more of the fellows, because there's more going on that's just as interesting and beneficial to the mem­ bership that we don't hear about. All it takes is for one or more of the crew to put it down on paper and send it to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bea­ ver St., New York 4, N. Y. We don't care if it isn't fancy, just jot down the facts and we'll set them up in your story. If you have any pictures, so much the better — send them along. Shown here from left to right are Chief Steward Joe Miller, Stewardess Hilda and Second Steward Johnny Gillette, who got into picture between duties on the passenger cruise ship. Both photos were submitted by Brother Suarez. Education Is Called A.n Important Weapon In Fight Against Shipowners' Propaganda To the Editor: Biggest reason for this is the clans, wi'iters and others who shipowners' public relations make the sea their lives a«d who Back in the days before unions propaganda which tries to keep are also experts at their particu­ the average sailor was consider­ seamen painted as irresponsible lar jobs aboard ship. Many col­ ed trash. Some people were of in order to justify their attempts lege grads and athletes have cho­ the opinion that only men with to fight improved conditions won sen our way of life and found shady pasts and hard hit finan­ by union action. it good, clean and well-paying. cially would consider going down Another reason is that we have to sea for a living. We members, of course, wish Later, when educated, honest allowed a few performers to give to thank every man, no matter and hard-working men who had our unions a black eye. who or what he is who has con­ Since the war, especially, there tributed to the advance of the united themselves in trade unions, undertook the task of has been a tremendous upward SIU. They are making the sea­ bettering the wages and living trend among the stable, hard­ men's reputation something to be conditions, harmony and stabil­ working men of our Union in proud of the world over. ity reigned throughout the ship­ educating the weak sisters to There is no use in kidding the fact that life is far better ourselves into believing that ping industry the world over. Today in the public's eye sea­ and more profitable by living whatever the public thinks is of men are seen as better behaved, clean-cut instead of drinking up no consequence. It is a big fac­ educated and industrious. Their all of their dough and letting tor. Because a few irresponsibles reputation as a group has im­ themiselves get run down at the are within our ranks we are still proved considerably but there heels. suffering to some extent. are still some who class them as Within our ranks now we have CLEAN-CUT MEN below the average citizen. guys with talent: artists, musi- A good crew respects its Mates and makes the Mates respect them in return. Every sailor has his duty to perform and every duty is a good sailor's respon­ sibility. We proved to Chief Engleman that everyone of us was more than willing to cooperate with him in any way to reach har­ mony aboard the Angelina. At the present time the Mate is a different man. A smile has replaced the smirk and all hands find it easy sailing. We give our whole-hearted thanks to Chief Engleman for his cooperation and we know the future crews under his supervision will be able to work without any inter­ ference with the principles and policies of the SIU. At the last meeting in New York, in checking the men. in at Webster Hall, I was gratified to note a vast number of clean-cut men—young and old—filing by. You couldn't ask for a finer set oi men. These men appeared Dedicated to Seafarer Jerry Palmer very angry at certain characters A good crew showed this Mate By DON BROWN trying to enter'' the meeting that men aboard ship can live in drunk, and felt they deserved harmony. Perhaps if a bum crew charges against them. had been sent to this ship the Here I am, on a ship once more. 'Swell," said she I "Let's have another before Mate might have been hauled Whenever the shipowners go Outward bound to a foreign shore. we go." away in a straight jacket. Any­ to Washington to argue against It was tv/o weeks today my ship came in. way, he's over the hump and all We were having another about a quarter to two our welfare, such as a five-day When I packed my gear—said "never agin." is serene on the Angelina. Me drinking one to her Usual two. week and conditions in general It was my last trip I believe I said. Suddenly, good night, says she, walking grace­ which set us up as equal so­ Julio Evans Mumbling t.o myself on the foc'sle head. fully away, cially with all others, they use To hell with this life, it's not for me, everything possible and this con­ "Shall we do it again, another day?" I want to live ashore—not on the sea. dition being discussed, may well Wants LOG Sent Home And so it went on, from day to day. be one of them. For Folks To Read So I went ashore, found myself a room. With my payoff rapidly fading away. I don't want any guy to think To the Editor: Not seeing, of course, the coming gloom. I'm saying we haven't got a Now said I, "A nice dinner and a show, right to get gassed up or per­ Would you please send me is­ "Tonight that's for me, that's where I'll go." I JUSr QjjE MORE form if we're so inclined. But sues of the LOG to my home On the way I stopped for a short one, or two. not in the halls or aboard ship. address, 97 Tillman St., Mem­ And before I knew it the evening was through; I like to blow my cork where phis, Tenn., so that I may keep Well, tomorrow, I said—tomorrow, I'll go it isn't going to hurt my job or up with the news and also for And have that dinner and take in that show. my union. my folks to r^ad it. For we all enjoy seeing it. It doesn't matter how old or Tomorrow came early—at 3 in the afternoon. new a Brother's book may be, My head was big—the size of a balloon, Here is a small donation which Always just leaving to go to a show. whenever he indulges in actions might help to keep it going,-_ . I went down to the bar to rustle a beer. But having another before I'd go. that hurt his Brother members, And there I met the "nice little dear." Benny W. Eaves then he is 'iguilty of actions un­ Then I began thinking this is not for me She wa,s cute and blonde and eyes so blue becoming a Union member and This life of the city—I crave the sea, (Editor's note: The Brother 'Tween drinks she'd look over, say "I like you," I think I will make just one trip more. should be dealt with as such. has the right idea. Have the So I suggested we have dinner and a show And raise a little money before I live ashore. Paul Parsons LOG sent to your family, too.) Log-A-Rhythms Next Trip Will Be Different ii?-. of his hard shell. Before the trip ended he came around complete­ ly. �THE Friday, November 28. 1947 Marcus Hook Shipping Still Slow But Longshore Johs Help Out By BLACKIE CARDULLO SEAFARERS Page Fifleen LOG Branch Meetings The next regular member­ ship meetings will be held Wednesday evening, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in all Ports. With the exception of New Yorlb all Branches hold their meet­ ings in their own Halls. New Yorl*: meetings are held in Webster Hall, 119 East 11 St., between 3rd and 4th Avenues. All Brothers must be pressent on time. Port Galveston Has Slow Week; Prospects For Future Are Dim By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—Another week ed after a short confab with the MARCUS HOOK—Shipping at type installed and in working of slow shipping in this port has Skipper. this port continues at a very slow order. One not so legitimate was the passed with no prospects of it In fact, there is one minor pace, but there is still quite a claim of the Steward who wanlspicking up in the near future. number ol ships entering Marcus drawback to having the television ed overtime for supervising a The shipping machinery has set: It's the only one in town, Hook in transit. been geared down considerably, messman who was painting the One thing that has saved us and we have quite a job on our but we are not without hope of bulkheads. He told the Skipper has been the amount of long­ hand» keeping some of the local a few good ships hitting port and the other officers that iS shore jobs turning up. In fact, people out. The thing sure has this was paid he had gained sometime. during the past month the Long­ attracted a lot of attention. something and if not he was pujt In anticipation of this we are shoremen's union has called for WORRIED BY SCALES nothing. gazing fondly at the horizon, but more men than the shipowners This is a rotten way to chisel so far no luck. have, and the longshore work What keeps me worried is that overtime. Such things as this Waterman has just passed has really been a help to men the Government's policy of prac­ cause Patrolmen a lot of trouble along the word that they will on the beach. tically giving away ships con­ in handling good beefs. load about ten grain ships here With men on the beach creat­ tinues at a mad pace. Oven a Will men who were crewmem- in December, but that is a long Another overtime beef came ing an unemployment problem. thousand ships have been sold bers on the MV Black Rock in way away. Right now we have up, which Ifil mention just ia Brothers Labrosse, Barron and since V-J day, and 50,000 Amer­ June 1944, please communicate about 300 men on the beach who case the situation ever comes up myself have taken some very ican seamen have been beached with Joseph Koslusky, at U.S. will be able to handle those jobs on your ship. One of the Messdefinite steps to find out just as a result. Marine Hospital, Ellis Island, when they come up. men claimed overtime for feed­ What form of compensation idle What's more, the minute one New York. ing a baby passenger during In the general area of Galves­ sailors could collect. of these ships is peddled it's put regular working hours. ton, three ships came in for pay­ % t> In this connection, the Chester .back on the same old run to offs. The utton Gwinett, South Will the man who was issued branch of the U.S. Employment compete with an American ship. NURSEMAID BLUES Service has been very coopera­ Steel is scarce, so if we think Great Lakes receipt No. 15355 at Atlantic, at Port Arthur; the Del Part of his claim was good, as tive and in a week or so a bona- we don't need the ships why the New York Hall, please call Santos, Mississippi, in Houston, several times he had fed the fide seaman on the Marcus Hook don't we scrap them to make- new at the 6th floor, 51 Beaver Street, and the Scotts Bluff, Pacific youngster after hours for which beach can expect to receive bene­ steel. New York City so that • your Tanker, in Baytown. he collected sixteen hours. May­ fits of a helpful sort. OVERTIME BEEFS name can be entered on receipt be he should conduct classes in That steel would be pretty Our new Union Hall is just and your dues properly recorded folding diapers. On these pas­ They were all contacted im­ handy in the next world con­ about completed and I must say senger ships it may come in mediately and the payoffs handl­ flict which, judged by the saber handy. ed in SIU style. There was quite rattling that's going on, must be The big thing here, aside from a bit of disputed overtime on right around the corner. the poor shipping, is the opening the Gwinnett, such as the Bosun In fact, I personally will wager of the hunting season. Already and Deck Maintenance doing car­ up to 50 cents that many of the JAMES McGHEE penter work n lower holds, and two members have bagged three very ships we are selling will be Your family has moved and used against us one day. Would request you to write them at the Wipers working in lower deer,, so there are venison steaks holds cleaning fuel oil out of for all who delight in that delanybody care to take this bet? 1015 East Chestnut Street lines and putting manhole plates icasy. Before you take me up, remem­ Springfield, Missoui'i. For those with other tastes, on deep tanks. ber the iron scrap we sold to the we have a good stock of rabbits It % Both of these items were clear­ Japanese before the sneak attack and other wildgame. ed up with the men colecting WILLIAM J. SHIELDS on Pearl ,Harbor. Maybe the For a couple *of weeks we will Contact your attorney relative their overtime. bureaucrats in Washington don' Aboard the Del Santos the have enough meat on hand to to your claim against the Abner remember, but seamen do. beefs, too, pertaind to overtime. beat the high prices at the but­ We see where some famous col Nash. The Fireman-Watertender had chers. we are very proud of it. We have umnist is offering a sable coat X % X This wild meat is supposed to been watching the auxiliaries in a complete strike set-up. More­ for the best definition of a com JENNING J. LONG bring out thhe savage in man. the Engine Room after sea over, we have a television set munist. Here goes my own ti-y Your baggage from the George watches had been set. For this so just to play safe we are taking of the latest and most modern A communist is one who believes Walton is being held for you at he claimed overtime and collectit in small doses. against anything that is on top the Baltimore Hall. and also against anything that is down. » » 3^ PETE CHANDLER BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St, Jacksonville. Fla. Calvert 4539 Formerly of the SS Benjamin BOSTON 276 State St. Bourn. Get in touch with Sonny Bowdoin 4455 BUFFALO 10 Exchangee St. Wall, P.O. Box 2564, Custom By SAL COLLS Cleveland 7391 House Station, New Orleans, La., CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. SAN JUAN — Even though ^ away. These Waterman outfits Indicative of the shipowners concerning money due you. Superior 5175 shipping has been very slow this ^ are the best we get to go aboard. CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. determination to drag seamen XXX past month, we have been kind Soon as we hit the messroom Main 0147 MARVIN CARYLE DODDS back to the days of blue linen of busy with the elections. Many there are three Delegates either DETROIT 1038 Third St. Please get in touch with your of the Brothers have come to with lists of the members of all Cadillac 6857 and long watches was a relative­ DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. ly unpublicized occurrence in mother, Mrs. Alma Dodds, R.F.D. the Hall to vote, and before the departments or with the books Melrose- 4110 Washington last week. No. 1, Dryden, Mich. end of the month we expect to all lined up for checking. GALVESTON 308Ve—23rd St. Appearing before the House have used all the ballots we The policy carried out by these XXX Phone 2-8448 Labor Committee, which is hold­ have on hand, and shall be call­ Waterman crews should serve HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BORJE G. ALMEN Phone 58777 ing hearings on minimum wage ing for more. as an example to crews of other Communicate with Mrs. Shir­ JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. and hour legislation, Frank J. Busini^s has slowed down in lines, since it makes things eas­ Phone 5-5919 Taylor, president of the Ameri­ ley Wessel, Seamen's Church In­ San Juan, since most of the ier both for the boarding official MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. can Merchant Marine Institute, stitute, 25 South St., New York ships coming from New York Chester 5-3110 and the crew. City. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. mouthpiece organization for the have their books all paid up. I myself have had instances Phone 2-1754 shipowners, pleaded against in­ XXX On the other side, the beach­ when I have been aboard a Wa­ MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. clusion of seamen in the benefits GORDON L. GASKINS combers report that the people terman ship a bare 20 minutes iWIAMI 10 NW 11th St. of the wage-hour law. You are requested to write to they see in the town are having to finish NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. up everything includ­ Taylor declared that a 56,-hour Eddie L. Grimmett, 814 Summit MagnoIia^ 6112-6113 a tough time making a buck. ing the squaring of beefs. That NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. week is essential to the proper St., Lawton, Oklahoma. Consequently, most of the beach­ must be close to the record. But HAnover 2-2784 manning and safe navigation of combers are showing up at the what of the Bull Line ships? XXX NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. American vessels. Hall to ship out, as we are fast Phone 4-1083 ROBERT VARNON Can't the crews on the Bull Nobody was reported as point­ PHILADELPHIA ...;.9 South 7th St. approaching Christmas. ships do the same? We have al­ Get in touch with John PopoLOitlbard 3-7651 ing out that under the pi*esent However, the fellows on the ways understood that on these vich, care of New York Hall, 51 PORTLAND .....111 W. Burnside St. 48 hour week at sea American Beacon 4336 ships are as competently man­ Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. ships stay on to get up a little ships there were a lot of mili-^ dough to have for the holidays. tant Union men, men who knew RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. ned and navigated as safely as i. it 4. Phone 2599 I liave covered all the ships in the score, men who have been tiiey were at any time before. JOSEPH P. BALLARD SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. port, and the first thing I hear in the SIU since it first started. Douglas 25475 Write tc W. M. Ballard, 1258 fram the boys is that as Christ­ Yet they don't seem to know SAN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon Park Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. mas is pretty near they ai-e go­ San Juan 2-5996 that a little bit of cooperation .SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. ing to stay on. XXX on their part would help every­ Phone 8-1728 GEORGE MITCHELL Most of these men are natives body no end. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Your sister requests that you of the Island so you see how Main 0290 Personally, I've noticed that contact her. The address is: Mrs. the Island shipping situation is. most of the ships we had - on TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-1323 Mary Leonard, 56 East Bellevue Moreover, it's no use thinlung | this run are being sold or sent TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Place, Chicago, 111. about shoregang jobs as by this to the junkpile. This stuff has, Garhold 2112 time you all' should know they cut out a lot of shipping. XXX WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. CYRUS CHARLES MCCLELLAN have slowed down too. Terminal 4-3131 I worry about this, especially VICTORIA, B.C. ,.602 Boughton St. Your mother urgently requests We haven't had many beefs when I see a lot of new mem­ Garden 8331 that you get in touch with her to worry us this week. However, bers coming over by plane from VANCOUVER 206 Abbott St. at 809 Forest Ave., Frankfoi-t, there was one on the Monarch the mainland to swell the ship­ Pacific 7824 Mich. of the Seas that we settled right ping list to 90 men on the beach. •••1 NOTICE! PERSONALS SlU HALLS Shipowners Still Looking Back Agooi tttHunt matt... San Juan Shipping Siows Down As Brothers Homestead For Xmas -I �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 28, 1947 Union Solidarity, At Point Of Production Above, Seafarers gather in the Baltimore Hall, ready to go out on the picketlines to assist their Brothers in the CIO Shipyard Workers Union. From the beginning of the action, until it came to an end 138 days later, white-capped SIU-SUP men could be found on Ship­ yard Workers' picketlines, not only in Baltimore, but in other cities also. "The scabs shall not pass," is the motto of the SIU-SUP pickets, upper right, as they seal­ ed off an entrance to one of the Bethlehem Ste3l Shipyards in Baltimore. Another picketline around another gate fo md white-capped Seafarers lending moral and physical aid to the CIO Shipmen. It was coope ation such as this, middle right, which won the beef. In the picture at the right. Jack Ciller, SI T picket captain, is shown shaking hands with a Shipyard Workers' official. Bethlehem Steel didn't realize that trade union solidarity would extend far enough to have AFL Seamen on th> same picket lines with CIO Shipmen. , After the announcement that the strike had been settled, jubilant CIO Shipyard Workers joined AFL Seafarers in a celebration. Here's the Start of the festivities, with the Shipmen thamking the Seamen for the aid they gave. In the center of the picture is Baltimore Agent William (Curly) Rents. To his right are Red G^>bs, A1 Stansbury, and Jack Ciller, SIU men who had jobs of respon-1 " v sibility during the picketing. Bethlehem Steel versus the Seafarers and dhe CIO . K Shipyard Woikers, and Bethlehem lost. 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IX. emotional Union of North America NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1947 Democracy vs. (Communism '•ll No. 47 Cities Service Eiection Extended So Two More Crews Can Cast Votes The dangers of allowing the communists to gain con­ trol of labor unions, so aften pointed out in the pages of the LOG, are pictured very clearly in what is going on now in France and Italy. In France, the CP, a minority group which in the last election lost ground to other political parties, *is trying to start a revolution by using the strike weapon. The leaders of the communist-dominated unions have created false issues, and without giving the union mem­ NEW YORK=—^With six ships of the Cities Service tanker fleet already bers a chance to vote, have called them out en strike. votjed, casting an unofficial majority of 75 percent for the SIU, balloting Italy faces the same tragic situation. The commu­ which was supposed to end on November 19 has been extended for sixty days nists there have been losing ground steadily, and as a so as to give the remaining two crews a chance to be polled. The crews in­ consequence have threatened that if the next elections go volved are on the SS French Creek and the SS Lone Jack. Both ships are on against them, they will take power by violent methods. the shuttle run between the Persian Gulf and the coast of France. The There is no doubt that the workers of France and first named is expected to reach a port in the continental United States Italy need higher wages to keep pace with rising costs. at which it can be voted, sometime late in December, while the Lone Jack is not expected in until the lat-fThere is a shortage of food and consumer goods in both ter part of January or the first ed companies. This one was sometime in the future, but in countries, and the harvest this year was poor due to the week in February. " John A. Carras, Incorporated, spite of company stalling. this (Continued on Page 2) Hearing To Determine Tidewater Vete Set^Up NEV/ YORK — Although the nel are to be included in the Tidewater Associated Oil Com­ election for which the Seafarers pany and its stooge, the Tide­ petitioned. water Tankermen'.s Association, The company insists that Chief are doing all in their power to Stewards be excluded from the stymie the SIU, events are mov­ unit on the grounds that they ing fast and a formal hearing ^are supervisory employes. The will bo called by the Regional Union is contesting this stand, Labor Relations Board within and cites contracts in the mari­ the next week to determine time field in which Chief Stew­ which of the unlicensed person- ards are covered. As soon as the hearing is con­ cluded, and the collective bar­ gaining unit established, it is ex­ pected that the NLRB election will commence. • COMPANY SCARED The company is frankly wor­ ried, and has resorted to what Plans for an "Inter-American would have been unfair labor Federation of Labor" have been practices before the passage of drawn up by the AFL and 40 the Taft-Hartley law. nOn-communist labor organiza­ Members of the Tidewater" tions in 18 Latin-American na­ Tankermen's Association have tions, Serafino Romualdi, AFL been putting the finger on SIU international representative an­ volunteer organizers, or even on employes seep reading Union lit­ nounced last week. An organizing conference is erature such as the LOG and scheduled to begin Jan. 10 in other educational material. Lima, Peru, and invitations have When this happens, the com­ already been issued by the Chil­ pany uses some far-fetched ex­ ean Confederation of Labor act­ cuse to fire the suspected man. ing in consultation with unions But even in the face of such in Peru, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, tactics, pledge cards ai-e being signed by Tidewater men, and Panama and Mexico. Initiative for the move came the company union has lost what from the Latin American coun­ little prestige it had. The success which the Union tries. The AFL in the U.S. and is enjoying in the Cities Service Canada will participate. The organization is intended election is no small factor in to serve as a bulwark against this development, and the "best Communist encroachment on the in the industry" contracts which labor movement in the western the SIU has with other tanker hemisphere and will rival the outfits also are factors in per­ communist-dominated Confedera­ suading Tidewater men that only tion of Latin American Workers, through Seafarers representation headed by Lombardo Toledano, will they be able to attain decent wages and good conditions. of , Mexico. Anti-CP Unions h America Form New Croup The extension period ends on which joins Tankers Sag Har­ situation is rapidly drawing to January 19, and SIU officials do bor, and Tanker Industries In­ a head and it is only a matter not believe that the Lone Jack corporated under the Seafarers of time before a bargaining elec­ tion will be scheduled in the will arive in time to vote. There­ banner. The Tidewater election is still Tidewater fleet. fore the Union has asked for a hearing, as soon as possible, be­ fore the Regional Labor Rela­ tions Board to request that the French Creek be polled on arri­ val in the U. S., and • that the Lone Jack be voted by mail. On the basis of reports from NEW YORK Nov. 20—The signing of agreements the Union observers who have been present at the voting, each with the Seatrade Corporation and John A. ship polled so far has cast at Carras, Incorporated, which was announced by least 75 percent of the votes definitely for the Seafarers, with General Organizer Lindsey Williams last 'week, some doubtful and the company brought to six the total of new companies signed garnering the small remainder. by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and This completely blasts the com­ Gulf District, within the last three months. Those pany's contention, made before companies are Tankers Industries Incorporated; the balloting started, that City Service men didn't want or need Tankers Sag Harbor; Wilkerson Steamship Com­ pany; Pratt Steamship Company; and Seatrade Union representation. and Carras. *overtime for all work in port Adding impetus to SIU's drive The contract with Seatrade is to organize the tanker industry performed after 5 P.M. and be­ is the fact that last week the a standard SIU agreement, pro­ fore 8 A.M. Union added another tanker out­ viding for vacations with pay, It also includes the same high fit to its-growing list of contract­ nine paid holidays a year, and wages and the exclusive SIU provision that the wage issue can be reopened at any time, theret^ protecting the mem­ bership against the spiraling »cost-of-living. The new agreement was en­ It has come to the attention of the SIU that tered into on November 13 and the operators are attempting to use certain will expire one year from that provisions of the Taft-Hartley law to hard time date. It contains the clause that maritime unions, particularly the ILA, MM&P it is automatically renewable and MEBA. from year to year, unless one of This is to notify you that the Seafarers the parties desires to amend or stand ready to support you, in any manner terminate same. Handling the negotiations necessary, against the shipowners' attempts to which resulted in this new con­ take away any of the wages, conditions or tract were Lindsey Williams, rights which you have won. Nothing that you, Robert Matthews, Headquarters or we, have today was given to us; we had to representative, and AI Kerr, or­ ganizer. fight and get them the hard way. The drive to organize the un­ We in the SIU believe that an injury to one organized seamen is now in full is an injury to all, and if the shipowners try swing, and it is expected that to use the Taft-Hartley law as a weapon against more companies will be brought under the SIU banner within you, we will not sit idly by doing nothing. the next few months. Seamen Call on us at any time, in any port, for our along the waterfront know the assistance, and as always, you will find us pre­ advantages of a Seafarers con­ pared to support you down the line. tract and are flocking to the Union in great numbers. SIU Organizing Drive Gains Six Oatfits In Three Months To Other Maritime Unions .1- •i �"r.:- "• - --• •i,.- % Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 21, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with Ihe American Federation of Labor / At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ' HAtiover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER _ _ - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board ^ J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA •jssmt Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of Augu:.t 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 ' '..•'5 V ,, Democracy vs. Communism L-' •, (Continued from Page 1) r' V-:-•/..'.•W*.;-• •'•'T-' r. V' Lick of farm equipment. But the strikes are not being called for these purely economic reasons. If the leaders of the unions are trul>- worried about the fate of the workers, they would not damn the Mar­ shall Plan with one breath, and then call the men into the streets with the other. In France, as in Italy, the governments elected by popular vote are trying to find a way out of the diffi­ culties caused by the ravages of war, the poor harvest, and the destruction of manufacturing facilities—that is to say all in "both governments except the communists. They are disrupting, using their power in trade unions to foment strikes and riots, and refusing to cooperate with other legislators, to stabilize the economy. These situations are not just the product, of chaotic conditions. True, the situation is rough, and millions will starve this winter if help is not forthcoming from the United States, but it is the communists who are trying to bar this much needed assistance. They feel that if hunger and exposure rage unchecked, the people will turn to them for salvation. * Workers of the luorld ...!* That is why the Cominform, or Communist Infor­ mation Bureau, which is actually the old Communist In­ ternational masquerading under a new name, was estab­ lished recently. This organization's main objective, stated in black and white, is to sabotage carrying out the Mar­ shall Plan. And if communists come to power in France and Italy, the two countries needing help the most urgent­ These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ly, the plan to feed Europe will undoubtedly fail. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging But democratic forces have not given up the stfiaggle heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. against communist propaganda which misrepresents the R. S. LUFLIN Marshall Plan and seeks to destroy it. The AFL last week STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JULIUS SUPINSKI initiated a program designed to create a new international M. PARASCHIEV M. D. PENRY labor organization to combat the Cominform, and to W. E. STORVIS &• 3^ » C. O. UNDERWOOD expose it as a reactionary, anti-labor institution. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL G. ROGERS Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Called the Deminform, meaning Democratic Infor­ mation Bureau, by the AFL International Labor Relations Board, this body plans to call a confei'ence of labor rep­ resentatives' of sixteen nations of western Europe to con.sider how labor can promote the economic resabilitation of Europe under the Marshall Plan. "The AFL believes," declared the committee,' "that its contribution to world peace and security . . . can best be fulfilled by the revival of free trade unions as bul­ warks of democracy in European countries. Through democratic labor movements we can . . . make the work­ ers of Europe understand that Soviet Russia's purpose is to starve Europe into revolution and thus extend the in­ ternational domain of communism." J. McNEELY G. BISCHOFF J. V. KELLY T. MUSCOVAGE R. WOODWARD F. WALLACE F. BECKER H. McDILDA E. T. BROWN G. CARLSON F. NERING W. VAUGHN E. B. HAYES W. B. CHANDLER N, HUFF R. EGAN G. J. MILLER G. RODRIQUEZ W. BARRETT E. CARAVONA . The unions in the United States and South America which are under the thumb of the communists are try­ s, ing to sabotage the Marshall Plan, even though top lead­ FORT STANTON HOSPITAL ership in the CIO has endorsed it. It is up to the AFL to P. WILLIAMSON take the lead to make sure that the workers of Europe JOHN R. B. WRIGHT have a chance to rebuild their ruined countries and their CLIFFORD MIDDLETON shattered lives. ARCHIE McGUIGAN J. KRESSEN J. HODO P. J. MILLER DANIEL SEQAL J. SPURON S- t SNEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 0. S. SHAHAN W. K. WUNG J. J. O'NEILL G. CURL A. S. CONTI C. T. WHITE R. L. McGREW F. R. DE VASHER 1. E. MATHERNE M. LIUZZA G. A. WILLIAMS G. HARDEMAN L. A. HOLMES W. C. COLLEY J. E. SILKOWSKI R. E. TRULY L. CLARKE C. C. RAYFUSE J. E. PENCON A. J. LE JEUNE MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS J. B. GEISSLER E. E. DAVIS E. M. LOOPER E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS L. GROVER C. MASON J. E. MAGUIRE . A. A. SAMPSON R. BUNCH i, t, a, MOBILE HOSPITAL W. J. SULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERIES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CARDANA M. W. BUSBY R. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE S, S, $ BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. A BONTE R. LORD G. MEANEY M. DEAN S. MURPHY (SUP) J. BARRON H. SCHWARZ J. O'BYRNE J. McKEAN (SUP) E. HUDSON E. DELLAMANO, J. LEWIS T. BOGUS J. SILKOWSKI (SUP) % % S. GALVESTON HOSPITAL WM. BARGONE DAN GRAVES A. MCALPIN ; W.-CARVANN r" W. VORRELL r P. A. WHITE F. W. GRANT W. E. ROWAN HARRIS j �Friday. November 21, 1947 THE SEAFARERS South Star Crew Demands Safe Lashing Of Deck Cargo LOG Tankerman By JACK GROENER ABOARD SS SOUTH STAR At Sea — Crewmembers of this vessel unmilmously adopted a resolution calling for gi-eater shipboard safety measures in se­ curing deck cargo, and urged the SIU membership in all ports to ratify the proposal. The resolution which was act­ ed upon at the Oct. 14 shipboard meeting, recommended "that all deck cargo coming out of the East and Gulf ports consigned for ports in the North Atlantic be secured by heavy wire and turnbuckles after October 15 un­ til April 1, and that this action be brought before the member­ ship in all ports for their rati­ fication." FAULTY LASHING. The crew's action stemmed from a situation in which the deck cargo aboard this ship was secured by some new moneysaving lashing called "^ignode. It consists Of spring steel about two inches wide and about oneeighth of an inch thick and is secured by another piece, which is pinched in to fasten it. A sample of this lashing has been kept aboard for inspection by the Baltimore Port Agent when the vessel arrives in that port. We left New York Oct. 5 after the Mate was almost fired be­ cause he protested and raised so much hell about this method of securing cargo. The Port Captain told him the only reasoh he was keeping him on was because it was too late to find a replacement on a Sun­ day morning. I raised hell in general with the dock foreman, who replied he could only put on what he was ordered to. UNDER CHARTER To clear a point, we are not working for the South Atlantic Steamship Company, which I have always found to be a very good outfit. The South Star is chartered to the Jsbrandtsen Company, Inc. They are always in a hell of a hurry and by the time the last draft of cargo is being lowered you are casting off lines. Their motto seems to be "To hell with everything—^full speed ahead." The Mate's judgement and my own, were confirmed when, en­ countering the first heavy swells a few days later, the deck cargo of oil drums broke loose. The ship took some 15 to 20 degree rolls. At no tirne did we take any seas to amount to any­ thing, but the drums broke loose nevertheless. A five-ton box was on the starboard side, just forward of the housing and I shudder to think what the result would have been if we had encountered any North Atlantic weather. With rough weather this in­ cident could have had disastrous consequences, but we do not wish to wait until that happens. The Skipper of this ship, John Tryg, and Chief Mate Harvey McBi-ide get along fine with the men. We couldn't ask for better. Tidewater Men Want SIU, Says Organizer Things are looking "very rosy" for the SIU on Tidewater tank­ ers if the crew of the SS Edward L. Shea is a fair example, ac­ cording to Frank B. Rowell who shipped as a volunteer • organizer on the Shea for a trip to Baytown, Tex., and back. It took the whole gang work­ ing 13. hours to secure this loose cargo. A couple of men just miss­ ed serious injury in the course of the operation. With rough weather it would have been a different story. We have a darned good crew on this ship all of whom support this beef to the hilt. Page Three So impressed were the crewmembers by the advantages of SIU membership that more than two-thirds of them signed up with the Union. Frank B. Rowell, SIU or­ ganizer on Tidewater's SS Edward L. ^hea. says Tide­ water men need. and want the Seafarers. SIU Crew Halts Strikebreakers In Helsinki Loiyshore Strike By C. E. LEE (Deck Delegate. SS Francisco M. Quinones) What impressed them most was the dispatch with which the SIU settled beefs without jeop­ ardizing anybody's job. on schedule but sort of forgot the third one. As a result, the Shea hit Bayonne with the crew's linen four days overdue for a change. May­ be the Steward saved the com­ pany three bucks. If he did he would have saved even more if he had "forgotten" to change the officers' linen, too. Then there was the Chief Mete. On a previous trip he staged a big performance aboard ship, so dramatic a one, Rowell declares, that the Captain fired him. At that time he was only a Second Mate. The company's answer to the Captain's action was to rehire this gashound—as Chief Mate. •If I •-51 This viewpoint was reinforced by story after story in the cop­ ies of the LOG which Rowell NO OVERTIME brought aboard and which he says they read avidly. They took Overtime was practically un­ to the Union like ducks to water. known aboard the Shea, Rowell Rowell says that conditions reports. The first Sunday out, the on the Shea were not so bad as Chief Engineer took it upon him­ they might have been, but that self to transfer bunkers, a job there were a lot .of things an which Rowell himself, as Pump­ SIU Crew would have been man, should have done and foi which he should have received quick to correct. overtime. TRIPE! TRIPE! TRIPE! He tried to do something about his beef when the ship paid off. For instance the chow. There was nothing particularly wrong He approached Bushnell, the with the chow, except that all representative of the Tidewater the Crew ever got to eat was Tankermen's Association, who what the Captain particularly meets all the Tidewater ships in liked. And all the old man liked Bayonne. was tripe. He got exactly nowhere. Natch! Tidewater never misses So for several days running a chance to save overtime. there was nothing to eat but There was one beef Rowell tripe—boiled tripe, stewed tripe and whatever other kinds there did square. At the beginning of are. And, of course, tripe is the trip, the Steward was serv­ something most guys get tired of ing cold food to the men on the 8-to-12 watch. Rowell straight­ —fast. I ened him out on that. Then there was the bed linen. Of course, Rowell won't be The Steward, who spent most of his time toadying to the Old making the trip again. He was Man and therefore didn't pay fingered and fired. The Captain tnuch attention to the crew, refused to say it was union ac­ made the first two linen changes tivity. Strik-ng longshoremen in the held a meeting a week later and port of Helsinki, Finland, wit­ ! voted to unload this ship only. nessed a sound exhibition of , But the strike continued in force SIU labor solidarity recently, on all other fronts. when the 100 percent Union men The Quinones was completely on the SS Francisco M. Quin­ unloaded on Oct. 10 and we ones, South Atlantic, squelched sailed the following day for a move by strikebreakers to un­ Dingwall, Nova Scotia. load the vessel's cargo of sugar. I would like to commend Cap­ The ship left Santa Cruz, Cuba, tain E. W. Braithwaite and Chief Aug. 27, with 9,000 tons of su­ Engineer E. L. McHugh for the gar destined for Helsinki, where grand support they gave us in it arrived and anchored in the helping to keep the strikebreak­ stream Sept. 18. ers off the ship. The following morning the They both stood pat on the vessel went into dock and long­ provision that only authorized shoremen worked on the cargo longshoremen could come aboard for a day and a half when a and use ship's gear and unload strike was called after their de­ cargo. mands for a wage increase had Both are Union men themsel­ been refused. ves and the crew has a great We ware in complete sympathy and felt their demands were jus­ deal of respect for them. tified. Three days after the work stoppage began, strikebreakers got 200 housewives to volunteer to go through the picketlines. board the ship and unload the By JOSEPH VOLPIAN can muster to get him back on cargo. his feet. Also, 60 members of the Finn­ Special Services Representative The call for help is coming ish Parliament and 1,200 stu­ One of the first laws of the from the Marine Hospitals where dents volunteered to work. sea is to help those in distress. the blood banks are almost From time immemorial seamen broke. Because of the increased COME IN MOB The women came down to the have adhered to this law with­ use of blood transfusions due to docks in a mob, demanding that out reservation. The pages of the great successes in all phases they be permitted to come maritime history are packed with of medical treatment, the supply aboard and unload the sugar, tales of heroism and sacrifices has run dangerously low. which they claimed to have made by seafaring men in bring­ If the lives of seamen are to ing aid to their fellows in dis­ be saved, if seamen are to con­ needed badly. tinue to be the beneficiaries of Being 100 percent Union men tress. Mankind has long been con­ their own foresight, these blood and opposed to strikebreaking in whatever form it arises, we took scious of this tradition and sea­ banks must be greatly increased. a firm stand in refusing to per­ men today are generally recog­ Because their use has reduced nized as being generous, kind the risk of fatality by amazing mit them to come aboard. We declared that the women and ever ready to lend a hand percentages, blood transfusions were not authorized longshore­ to those in need of a lift. play an important part in sur­ The .spirit and traditions which gery. Weakness and shock which men, were inexperienced in this type of work and, therefoi'e, fundamentally bind all seamen follow operations are successful­ were a hazard to themselves as grows stronger with the passage ly counteracted by blood trans­ of time. well as to the ship. fusion. At this very moment, there is Furthermore, we pointed out We have learned that every that there was a company rule urgent need for prompt response operation requires the use of at prohibiting women aboard ship. to a call for help being made in least one pint of blood. Three The gangway watchman was, behalf of our seagoing brothers pints are generally used in sui'then given orders not to let any­ who have been struck down by gical treatment of TB and can­ one on board without an author­ illness and those who, in the cer cases; bleeding ulcers also future, will become victims of ized longshoreman's pass. require an ample supply of blood various types of sicknesses, which After two days of hanging to be transfused. around, the women went back strike without warning and with­ And these are three of the to their homes. The members of out discrimination. many types of cases involving the Parliament and the students BLOOD BANKS LOW seamen, hospital authorities re­ likewise were turned away. Every seamen runs the risk port. But blood transfusions are RELEASED SUGAR of one d^v becoming ill and find­ given to seamen suffering from Since the sugar was badly ing himself in need of all the many other illnesses. If the blood is not available needed ashore. longshoremen skill and resource medical science Seafarers Urged To Donate To Blood Bank .i jAi-. when needed, the condition of the patient can be extremely critical. We must make sure that no seaman's life is endangered simply because the blood supply is inadequate. The fact that our own lives may be involved should spur us to heed this distress caU. But seamen do not ask who are bene­ ficiaries when they respond to a signal for help. Men who wish to donate their blood, which might save the life of a brother seaman—or possibily their own lives—can go to any Marine Hospital. In the Staten Island hospital donors will be received between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. When you go ther-e, make it known that you are there to give blood, and you will be given priority. If you don't get action you can ask to see the Clinical Director. The whole procedure takes about two hours, since every man is given a physical examin­ ation and blood tests to make certain he is able to .give. No pain is felt; it's a simple pro­ cedure. This way of aiding sick Broth­ ers on the beach is no different from answering a call for help at sea. By heeding this distress sig­ nal you may save a Brother's life—or your own! L.f �THE SEAFARERS LOG 1Pa96 Four Friday. KoTomber 21, 1947 " "I- H'H i I MaHOverseas Xmas Panels Early, Says PO ' '"d WHAT ttwiiK Seafarers who want to send Christmas packages to friends and relatives in foreign coun­ QUESTION: What do you think is the greatest threat to seamen^j movements? tries had better get on the ball CHARI.ES SCHOFIELD, CE: RICHARD GONZALES. MM: and send them off as soon as The operators and the govern­ possible. As far as I am concerned, Ihe ment are our greatest threat. According to a circular re­ communists are the greatest The operators by laying ships up leased by the New York Post threat because they are out to in the boneyard, and the gov­ Office, foreign post offices are control or wreck unions. The ernment by transferring so many expected to be jammed, a fact way they are acting now in the ships to foreign registry. What that will occasion extensive de­ National Maritime Union proves they are both aiming for is to lays in deliveries. that when the rank-and-tile tries force mass unemployment on the T.he circular gives a lot of to force them out .of positions waterfront so that seamen will advice, and seamen would be of control, the commies ' go to have to scramble for the few wise to inquire about proced­ any lengths to disrupt the mem­ jobs that are left. When that ures before wrapping anything bership and wreck the union. happens, the shipowners and the up, or even before buying it. Other unions are having the government hope that the unions For instance, some merchan­ same trouble. The best way to will bust up. We've got to be dise can be sent at straight let­ treat the communists is not to on the lookout for what those ter rate to a large number of give them any power from the counti'ies provided the weight people try to pull, and we have beginning, and then you don't to fight against selling our ships. does not exceed four pounds six have to battle them later. ounces. Each package must be accompanied by a customs dec­ laration, however. A number of countries will N. VRYDENBERGER, CE: accept small parcels wrapped MICHAEL IWASKO, Wiper: The Taft-Hartley law is the I think the government is the and labelled as "small' packets" worst threat — or maybe I which can be sent quickly and real menace. The operators and should say Congress. Last session quite cheaply. But a "small pac­ the communists may give us they passed the Taft-Hartley ket" must not weigh more than trouble, but the new anti-labor Law, and maybe next time two pounds and three ounces, law is the greatest threat since they've got a stiffer one up their and there is a size limit in addi­ it can destroy unions complete- | ly and take away all the gains| sleeves. The shipowners will use tion. the Taft-Hartley law against us Parcel post service has been that workers have fought for as they will against all other resumed to all countries except over a long period of time. So far, even though the law says unions, and if anything tougher the tiny European republic of is passed, they'll use that, too. Andorra, but you'd do well to no "closed shop," we've gained We should get together to elect get some information from the contracts guaranteeing that pro­ congressmen who are for the nearest post office about how to tection, but now Mr. Hartley workingmen, and then we package and address whatever says his law is too weak and wouldn't have to worry about you want to send. And if you he wants to strengthen it, and the Taft-Hartley law or other want to send anything airmail if that happens we may have to hit the bricks again. anti-labor la.ws. you'd better ask first too. Witnesses To Accident Needed in Guiana Continuing its efforts to get the best possible defense for Ralph Youtzy and Robert Boutivell, the two Seafarers facing a bum murder rap in Georgetown, British Guiana. SIU headquar­ ters in New York has written to the three Crewmembers of the T. J. Jackson, Alcoa, who witnessed the fight in which the Captain of a Georgetown harbor launch was drowned, urging them to ship for Guiana in time for the trial. The letters, which were sent out by Joseph Volpian, Special Services Representative, were •mailed to James Carter, Jr., Chief Cook on the Jackson, and to Frank Knight and Charles Robertson, both AB's. The Union acted in response to a request received from the attorney conducting the defense, •who said that the presence of the three witnesses would be necessary. The trial is scheduled to commence January 13. INQUIRY HELD At the preliminary inquiry held early this month, Youtzy, was committed on a charge of murder, but the charge against Boutwell was reduced to man­ slaughter. Boutwell was allowed $2,000 bail. The launch Captain was drowned* when he was accident­ ally shoved overboard early in the morning, October 2, in a fight he started with Boutwell and Youtzy after refusing to take them out to the Jackson which was moored in the Demerara River ready to sail on the tide. The Jackson Crew raised $553 for the defense, since neither Youtzy nor Boutwell has any money of his own. 'Meanwhile, the Union has kept in touch with all developments to insure a fair and adequate trial. In the letters to the three witnesses, Volpian said: "It is imperative that you ship out on an Alcoa ship for George­ town to assure the best defense possible for these men. "I would suggest that you con­ tact the SIU agent in any port from which you expect to ship out in an effort to secure his c ooperation , in getting a ship. If you have any difficulty in getling paid off at the other end, you may contact the United States Consul to speak to the Captain on your behalf. "Speaking for myself, and on behalf of the entire member­ ship, please accept our sincere thanks for your past coopera­ tion and your future help in this matter." Enclosed with the letters were copies of the letter received at Headquarters from the George­ town barrister, Lionel A. Luckhoo, who 'is in charge of the defense. "I have seen the statements made to our local police by Car­ ter, Knight and Robertson, whom you mention in your letter," he declared. "The evidence of the first two named is of vital im­ portance, and even the evidence of Robertson is useful. "I have shown Mr. Damron, the U.S. Consul, your letter and after discussion we settled that I should write and ask you for your assistance in getting these men to British Guiana by the 13th January, 1948, on which date the trial commences. BEFORE JUDGE AND JURY "The Consul tells me tfiat if Commenting on the prelimin­ they are placed on a ship to ary inquiry, Luckhoo emphasized get them here by early Janu­ the necessity for Carter, Robert­ ary, then he will help at this son and Knight's appearance. , end in having them return by some other ship after their evi­ dence has been given. "Their presence is necessary. Affidavits or statements are no good. They must give their tes­ timony on oath before a judge and jury." The eyes of the entire SIU membership are centered on Georgetown, since all Seafarers realize that Youtzy and Bout­ well are the victims of a set of circumstances in which seamen anywhere might be caught through no fault of their own. This wide interest is symbo­ lized by the Crew of the William Cullen Bryant, Alcoa, who add­ ed a contribution of $24.30 to $553 chipped in by the Jackson Crew. t" I •• i'ri.icr H (•-. IN fAVMf NT 0»- f MK t Olf.UWINi • ;' • VrcOl/N' DATE, F NliOfiSif rfl- N T \ • PAVI f * ., • j,. yjVV V V W ; SKAFAIUCirs ;[\TICK\..\TI()^ 1 ... I xiox A'MOMNT * .kT,i.A.\'i-i<; A.vi) (jri.t: m.srwKr - ':''b X i-:\v Xo;-/ I'l'i !<• * > H i >1 1) <) i.I ,.M S KA I A l{ KKS- I Vl KifA \ | l() VA I, I \1,( )\ ( »|r .\< MM II -A \1 KUK ',\ A'i'i. vVTir \\u i.ri,K iiisTKicr • ;- A.:"r' 1 •. I {«).\i i S I IM ;I.;: I i'-30 A'd'JiV ' This $332 check, which Ihe T. J. Jackson crew sent to British Guiana for the defense of their shipmates, Ralph Youtzy and Robert Boutwell, brought their total contribution to $553. �Friday, NoTember 21. 1947 Tampa Shipping Siows, But Sun DrawsLakesMen THE SEAFARERS The Patrolman Says Swell Union Ship Page FIT* Neglect By Company, Healtli Authorities Led To Death Of Seafarer, Crew Charges Manila Watch By JOSEPH W. LABROSSE (Ships Delegate, SS Tonto) By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA—Shipping has been a little slow around this port, but we don't have many men on the beach. . We made the SS Grange Vic­ tory, Waterman, going north and the SS Colombia Victory com­ ing south. The boys who have been homesteading those four Waterman ships running coast­ wise are about to lose their hap­ py homes, since they all are be­ ing taken off the run as they get back into Mobile. However, they will be replaced by six Liberties. We made the SS Ponce de Leon, Waterman C-2, en route to Antwerp fresh from the West Coast with a crew nearly 100 per cent SUP and must say we found her in excellent shape. In fact she was one of the cleanest ships from bow to stern we have had in Mobile for a long time. GIVES CREDIT Much of the credit for this condition goes to the Master, Captain C. W. Butts, .as well as to the Stewai'd, Jimmie "Mo­ bile" Higham and the Chief Cook, R. G. Barr. She topped off a lot of fresh fruit here. Because the Lakes are begin­ ning to freeze over for the win­ ter, we are getting quite a few Lakes seamen who are down looking for some nice Florida sun.shine and to gainer some coconuts. It's so hot down here right now that a couple of the boys are out trying to pick up some change peddling electric fans to the local populace. LOG Above is a picture of Ludovico S. AgulLo, who meets all SIU and SUP ships which dock in Manila. He brings with him latest copies of the LOG, and also distributes the paper to seamen's favorite hangouts. This picture was in­ scribed and sent to Eddie Bender, SIU Brother, under whom Agulto served in the Philippines as a guerilla fight­ er against the Japs. Look for Ludovico when next in Manila. MARCUS HOOK—The death of Dale Johnson, Fireman on the SS Tonto, Pacific Tankers, in San Juan, was the result of a chain of events which reflected incompetence, neglect and out­ right cold-bloodedness on the part of the ship's officers, the U.S. Public Health Service, and company officials, the Tonto's Crew firmly believes. On October 29, the Tonto, which was headed north for Marcus Hook to discharge a car­ go of fuel oil, changed its course for San Juan. The change was ordered because of a shortage of water for the boilers and it was necessary to make San Juan as soon as possible. The shortage it­ self was due to the incompet­ ency of the Engineers since the ship was only nine days out of New York and should have had a 20-day supply. RAN HIGH FEVER At 4:30 P.M. on the 29th, Dale Johnson, after standing his 12to-4 watch reported sick to the Purser who put hini in.the ship's hospital. The Purser found him dangerously ill with a fever of 105 degrees. As a matter fact, Johnson was delirious at this point, so serious was his condition. He was a dying man, but perhaps some­ thing could have been done for him had proper action been tak­ en. 'W'hile the Purser was looking Johnson over, the ship was only 100 miles out of San Juan, yet neither then nor later did the Captain radio for medical in­ formation, advice, or instruction, despite the fact that the sick man was suffering from severe dysentery and was obviously sinking rapidly. This la.st com­ ment is justified by what hap­ pened later. The Tonto arrived at San Juan at 6:30 the following morning, October 30. The representatives of the U.S. Public Health Ser­ vice came aboard for a routine check and were notified—repeat­ edly notified—of Johnson's con­ dition. The crew naturally expected that he would be rushed to the By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Treasurer Records in Headquarters Offices Since the last regular meeting, there have been some changes made in Headquarters Records Dept. There is now a system in effect which enables each man's record to be checked as- he pays his dues in the Port of New York. This system will enable the Headquarters Office to keep a pei-petual check on the standing of all members. Thus the number of active members can always be ascertained. Three full bookmembcrs working as officials of the Union have been assigned to these duties on the 6th floor, and it is recommended that in the future they also assume the duties of the "Headquarters Reinstatement Committee." In the future all applications should be sent directly to this committee. NEW ORLEANS—The SS Ly­ man Stewart, Alcoa, made New Orleans after a two-month trip to Europe and the Islands for Jaauxite, and came in in fine SIU shape. The beefs were practically settled before the ship arrived. There were more first-trippers and permitmen than full book­ men aboard, but these newcom­ Negotiations ers were taught the SIU way of doing things by such boys as Negotiations with the Isthmian Steamship Co. Don Hall, Johnny Morris, D. have been practically completed and the Nego­ Murrell and others. tiating Committee should be able to render a The Stewart Crew took up one complete i-eport and possibly a complete agree­ of the finest LOG hospital do­ ment before the regular membership meeting in nations of any ship hitting this the Port-of New York. This repoi't will carry all port for a long time. There was the details of the negotiations and the agreement. $160 split between the LOG and Membership the boys in the Marine hospital. Numbers of ships are being turned over to The contributors were as fol­ foreign Governments and put in the boneyard. lows: J. H. Morris, $5.00; A. Thomp­ This is causing a decrease in jobs. The SIU has son, $5.00; L. Stone, $5.00; not been hit so hard as yet, but the next few Slaughter, $10.00; Cagle, $10.00; months will be a crucial period for the Union Cain, $5.00; Suaelen, $5.00; Wil- and our membership should be adjusted now so lisen (2nd Mate), $10.00; Strach- as to insui-e available jobs for all the member­ er, $5.00; Pritchett, $10.00; Sykes, ship. Due to the shortage of jobs, shipping in all $10.00; Murrell, $4.00; Searilo (3rd Mate), $5.00; Gibson, $10.00; ports has fallen off so tha'c most of the jobs are filled by bookmembers. Therefore, to insure Faircloth, $10.00. "Melvin, $2.00; Radcliff, $5.00; stable shipping, the following recommendations Dixon, $5.00; Martin, $7.00; Mur­ are made: 1. No dues to be collected from anyone over phy, $4.00; Hastings, $5.00; Kear­ ny, $1.00; Maples, $5.00; Otto, 12 months in arrears in dues and assessments $5.00; Biles (1st Asst.), $5.00; until such men have applied for 'reinstatement directly to the Headquarters Reinstatement Com­ Don Hall, $5.00. . Of course, the above totals mittee with a letter giving details of their cases. only $158 when you add it up. This committee shall then submit to each meet­ However, there was $160 in the ing reports giving full details and their recomon each individual ap­ kitty when we counted the con­ mendaiions and findings plying for reinstatement. tents. If we missed a Brother 2. Immediately stop taking any applications who put in the other $2.00, we for new membership until further notice. No are very sorry. Johnny Johnslon port is to accept applications for membership Marine Hospital, but nothing li^e that happened. At least, it didn't happen until five houis later. WAS ONLY 23 Of course, the Public Health Service repi-esentatives did men­ tion that the ship's hospital stank like a pig-sty, but apparently the point did not seem to be important enough to war­ rant investigation. When they finally got around to removing Johnson after five hours the death rattle was in his throat. The poor lad died 24 minutes after he was ati.mitted to the hospital. He was 23 years old. It wasn't only the Captain and the U.S. Public Health Service who wei-e dilatory. The Pur­ ser found the time to take a Pumpman with a very minor ail­ ment ashore. But he never got around to pressing a demand that the Health Service take care, of Dale Johnson. Afterwards, the Master, the Purser and the Health Service refused to toll the crew what really brought about Johnson's death, and at this writing -.ve still have been unable to leain the exact cause of his sudden seizure. There were rats aboard, but Captan Ashwerth refused to delouse or fumigate the vessel. That is, he refused until the Tonto tied up at Marcus Hook where Port Agent Blackie Cardullo did a swell job of straight­ ening him out. As a result the ship was fumigated alr.rost at once. from any man unless notified otherwise in the STRAIGHTENED OUT future. Blackie also straightened him 3. No book is to come out of retirement until out a bit in reference to his such time as the man in retirement has been general neglect in not contact­ thoroughly investigated and his union record ing shoreside medical authori­ while in retirement is proven clear. i ties in San Juan. 4 No man in another district of the SIU is to In fact, the crew was grateful have his book transferred to the Atlantic and to both Blackie and to Ralph Gulf District. Ortiz, acting Agent at San. Juan, 5. All issuance of the emergency white cards who did his level best to get the that are issued in lieu of permits shall be dis­ Tonto disinfected before she lefft continued immediately and only men shipped for Marcus Hook. in emergencies shall be issued permits. In this, Ortiz was thwarted 6. Any books issued by Organizers in support at every turn by the Pacific of our organizing work to be kept at an abso­ Tankers' San Juan agent, wkno lute minimum and complete reports made on certainly acted in cold-blooded same. fashion. TOPHEAVY DEPARTMENTS He bent his efforts to get the The shortage of jobs can be attributed greatly Health Service to give the Ton­ to the indiscriminate issuance of seamen's papers to a clean bill of health, even and endorsements. There are numbers of 4imes though no honest effort was that a man will get a Messman's endorsement, n:ade to clean away the signs ship on a permitcard, make one trip to sea, will of disease on the ship. getian endorsement in another department where The linen in which Johnson no men are needed, thereby making an over- had lain was still aboard three supply of men in that department and causing days after his death when the a shortage in the department from which he Captain and his fellow officers transferred, which means that another permit finally disposed of it. And I will have to be issued. Quite a few permit men, need hardly add that the crew after making one trip, get a higher endorsement was bitter about the entire af­ to a rating that is already top heavy, which fair. will make too many men in that rating and All the facts we could ascer­ create a shortage in the lower rating. Therefore, tain were sent to Johnson's sis­ the following recommendations are made on ter in Long Beach, Calif. The seamen's papers and endoi'sements: cre\v certainly hopes that she 1. No member of the Stewards Department takes prompt action of some with Messman or Utility endorsements shall be kind. We would hate to see any­ given a letter to the Coast Guard for Cook's thing like this happen to an­ endorsement until he actually has H months other seafnan. sea time as Messman or Utility. 2. No member sailing in one department shall be given a letter for endorsement in another department until he has 12 months sea time in that department. Then he must go before a committee in the department to which he wishes to transfer and obtain approval by the mem­ bership. 3. No man shall be given a letter for original seamen's papers by the Union. 4. Any man going to any steamship company to obtain a letter for endorsement for a rating other than what he carries shall be considerec and handled the same as a man going to the company office for a job. S •'11 �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOG Friday, November 21, 1947 Marcus Hook Agent Thanks Crews For Making Payoffs A Pleasure By BLACKIE CARDULLO MARCUS HOOK — Ever since I'd better try to give the conthe new Hall was opened it I census of what the boys are say­ seems all the boys have been ing. First, due to the fact of slow down to visit us. And, to top things off, a lot of ships have shipping right now there would been in port here, several in be a greater turnover of men on transit and a couple to payoff, the beach if the practice wei-e Then there were the seven Pa­ stopped. For instance, if a man cific Tankers which were paid wanted to ship as Deck Engineer, Silence this week from the he probably would have to work off here and sold. Branch Agents of the follow­ One that both paid off and his way up from Fireman or Oil­ ing ports: signed on was the 88 Tonto. er, the way things are now. The Boys, it was a pleasure to go same goes for Bosun. That means BALTIMORE aboard her and find that our own we won't be shipping as many BUFFALO famous "Captain Bligh," good old rated men as we ought to. Another point: Promotions "Rowboat" Wilson, had depart­ CLEVELAND aboard ship tend to bring back a ed. SAN JUAN However, there were quite a situation in which favoritism is prevalent. few beefs to straighten out on JACKSONVILLE Another factor in this is that a the Tonto. Even worse, we lost a good Seafarer, Dale Johnson, lot of men today are rated. 8ince GALVESTON who died on the way into San they register at the Hall in their The deadline for port re­ ratings there is a scarcity of Juan. ports, monies due, etc.. is rated jobs at all times. ON THE BALL the Monday proceeding pub­ It certainly seems to be the However, the payoffs on both lication. While every effort the Tonto and the 88 Warrior feeling around here that the will be made to use in the were pleasurable. Both crews practice should be halted. current issue material re­ We are hearing a lot of crying were sober, and they were on ceived after that date, space the ball so far as unionism was about the huge wages seamen commitments generally do are making. People say the pay­ concerned. not permit us to do so. rolls are just a waste of the tax­ In fact, one thing to be no­ payers' money. Now, how about ticed is that since the Union cracked down on the gashounds the ships that are being sold to and performers there has not those Panamanian outfits for one been a single case of drunken- quarter of what they cost in taxpayers' money? What about those 100-odd tankers to be prac­ tically given away? SHIP AMERICAN We see by the papers that the Marshall Plan is going to cost MIAMI — Shipping is picking :nore than- half a billion dollars up a bit in this resort city by —just for a starter in Europe the sea. When the Florida calls alone. for her crew and clears port this Yet only five percent of what week, we probably won't have ve send is going to be carried in enough men left on the beach American ships. Who worked this to crowd a telephone booth. one out, we ought to be asking? 8he is due to pull out of here There are quite a few boys Wednesday for her first trip ess around here. I think this around here^ itching to get their since going into drydock. The goes to show what the members names in the LOG. They are all sixty-five men who were laid of our Union can do when they good looking lads, by the way, off when she pulled in will re­ and want that fact mentioned. really are out to do a job. join her and resume homesteadThere has been quite a bit of Here are some of them: J. Laing. These fellov/s sure go for comment in this port about the Brosse; A1 Plumsteele; Paul Arthat, wagon in a big way. articles in the LOG about pro­ mauld; Joe Barron; Tommy Ry­ I have been glancing through motions aboard ship, and I think an; and Brother O'Hanlon. the For Rent column of the local rag and found the twc following eye catchers: A two bedroom apartment, first class, $60 a month. If you want this place you have to cough up a 1947 Buick or Oldsmobile as a bonus. Just for By HERBERT JANSEN the hell of it, I called up the CHICAGO — 8hipping in the Recently, letters have been guy. He definitely would not ac­ Windy City is slowing up con- sent to fourteen of our contract- cept a 1947 Mercury. siderably, and during the past ed operators asking for re-openNO MILK HORSES week we've had only the Tanker ing of the contracts on wages The other place rents for $85. Westcoat, the 88 E. N. 8aunders and various other points. This The bonus on this one is a race Jr. and the usual Chicago-run month letters will be sent to horse. That was enough for me. ships in port. | the remainder, where the con- Next thing these guys will want Rumor had it that the 88 tracts expire this Winter. the British Crown Jewels. Not A.merican was to go to New, Nov/ is the time to send in all having a Buick, Oldsmobile or York this Fall. Checking up on of the proposed contract changes a race horse I had to abandon the story,, we found that the'as these should be submitted at the idea of renting. Company is bidding on some the first meeting with the comI had the opportunity to get work on the East Coast. If they^panies. Later, after contract ne- together with a few of the oldmanage to secure the bid, she gotiations begin, it is too late to timers this week when the Co­ will leave for New York shortly.' send in changes. lumbia Victory hit port. Tony During the big blow on Lake ,, . , ., , , 8osa, Buddy Baker, Ralph 8eckMichigan last week, when the ^elp considerably if inger and "Scabby" Ellsworth NMU "Ghost 8hip" Jupiter al-members would bring came in for a couple of hours most ended her career in a wa-'^^P ^Jieir beefs and proposed con- of jawing while their ship layed tery grave, the 88 Milwaukee ^f^^^^^^anges at ^tl^^^ shoreside meetings before lay- over. Clipper had all of her furniture They didnH have time to look up, and before contract nego­ and walls • washed free. over the vacationland, but I On her way over from Muske-i tiations with the various Great don't think that bothered them gon to Milwaukee, the Clipper | operators are opened. much. ran into a head sea smashing all Then these recommendations Right now we are having the of the for'd windows in the will come up in the course of hottest weather in months. I negotiations, and it will be pos- haven't seen anyone wearing a Lounge. A merry time was had that sible to secure many changes for coat yet. Plenty of swimming night by all of the crewmem- lthe better in our 8IU contracts, and fishing to keep a guy happy hers, especially the Wheelsmen.' Our 8IU contracts on the Great •so just to keep myself happy, One Wheelsman found a ten spot Lakes are the best, and we want I am going to get my tackle to­ on deck, and claimed it was to be sure to keep them the gether and head for Everglades washed aboard the Clipper. I best! City come Sunday. ... MIUMO) Few Gashounds Wreck Good Week NO NEWS?? Of Payoffs In San Francisco Florida Growing Empties Hall In Port Miami By W. H. SIMMONS 8AN FRANCI8CO — That old debbil John Barleycorn stuck his face into the picture out here and spoiled what would have been a perfect week for handling beefs and payoffs. That stuff will ruin the best of payoffs and it did just that on the Raphael 8emmes, Water­ man. It's too bad that this sort of stuff has to be constantly brought before the membership, but we all must know the score as to what is going on. The trouble aboard the 8emmes, as usual, did not involve the whole crew, but these few gashounds made the entire crew suffer by their thoughtlessness and uncalled-for behavior. Four or five men gassed-up at a payoff can make mincemeat of the best intentions of the crew and the Patrolmen. I only hope the men respon­ sible for what took place aboard the 8emmes have learned their lesson; that's the only good that can possibly come of the inci­ dent. BALANCED UP The ledger was balanced by the appearance of the 8tephens Beasley, an American Pacific ship, which paid off here with- Lakes Contract Reopening Due; Send In Suggested Changes Now out a bit of trouble. I take my hat off to the crew—they were tops in my book. Here's hoping for more and more crews of the Beasley caliber. We finally sent the 88 Cav­ alier, Wilkerson, on her maiden voyage to South America. She will run steady in the banana run from Miami and Norfolk to the Islands. When she put out of here she was crewed by a fine bunch of On Performers The membership has gone on record to prefer charges against all gashounds and performers as well as the men who willfully destroy or steal ships gear. The SIU has no place for men who ruin the good conditions the Union wins for them. Take action in shipboard meetings against men guilty of these things. men. Brother Red Whidden went out as AB; Brother 8chmolke, an ex-8UP official, riding as Bosun and Brother McKeen aboard as Chief 8teward. The Captain, too, is a good egg and has shown himself to be very cooperative with the 8IU. SQUARED BEEFS We had beefs on two Isthmian ships tied up in this vicinity. The Twin Falls Victory had a beef over a lack of needed equipment. This was settled and she put out with all hands happy. The other, the William Tilghman, had a gassed-up Steward aboard, but his happy days were cut short when we sent another Steward from the Hall to take his place. That just about winds up the local picture for the week, but, as always, I just can't resist put­ ting in that old plug: The weath­ er out here is wonderful. Philly Works Toward Getting More Payoffs By BILL HIGGS PHILADELPHIA — The other day I was introduced to the membership as' the new Port Agent for Philadelphia. Eddie Higdon, in case you haven't heard, found it necessary to retire because of his health and I have relieved him. Naturally I don't know every­ thing there is to know about the Philadelphia problem yet since I've only been here a week—but I do know that things have been slow for the past two months, and I believe we are going to have to work out a program to improve this situation. Perhaps the answer to the problem will be an arrangement, whereby a few of the Waterman ships that hit Philadelphia on the inter-coastal run have their pay­ offs here. In fact, at present we are working on just such a change in procedure and we will do everything in our power to ob­ tain Waterman's agreement and to do anything else we can to get more activity going on here. We did have one payoff this week, the 88 Jean, a Bull Line ship. The Delegates had every­ thing in fine shape for Patrolman Ernest Tilly. There were a few beefs on the Jean. The Company agreed to do some of the very necessary repair work when the ship hits New York. In addition, the ship will be fumigated. As soon as we take care of that little matter of stepping up shipping here, we invite all hands to drop in on the City of Brotherly Love and pay us a' visit. �Friday, November 21, 1947 Bernstein Ship Turnsabout In Record Time THE SEAFARERS LOG PUERTO RICAN PROBLEM EASY TIME We had seven payoffs during the past week and all of them came off in smooth order. The Belgian Victory, Waterman; James Island, Pacific Tankers; and James Duncan, Waterman, all paid off with no beefs, no logs and no disputed overtime. The Algonquin Victoi-y of the St. Lawrence Navigation Com­ pany, had a small beef which was soon squared away. The Night Cook and Baker was fixed up in his overtime claim for working daytime at sea. We also cleared the docket of a long-hanging dispute. Captain Goodman of the Moi-an tug Point Vincente has been promising the Patrolmen for some time that he would make necessary repairs on his ship. This week we straightened this out and the repairs are now be­ ing made. Two Ships Expected To Provide Activity In Port Savannah By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH—Things are still very slow in this port. In fact, about all we have had in the past week has been a riding crew to take a ship to the boneyard. Of course, that gave a few of the Brothers a good chance to pick up a hand­ ful of bucks for beer money. But that was all. However, the SS Archer was due in November 13 and sched­ uled to payoff two days later. This was bound to provide some activity. Even better was the fact that the SS Davey, which has been laid up for several weeks, was coming in to pick up a crew. The Davey was expected tcrtake practically all the rated men off the Savannah beach. Voting has been slow here because of the general "slackness of the shipping situation but all bookmen who come in are vot­ ing. We are getting a little touch of winter here. But it's Savan­ nah style and not anything like winter ^weather further up the coast. Shipowners Pressure Congress To Exempt Seamen From Hour-Law By JOE ALGINA By BEN LAWSON NORFOLK—For the first time in many a moon the board here in the Norfolk Hall is completely bare. So bare, in fact, that we are giving it a coat of muchneeded paint. Maybe the ships have suddenly taken a dislike to this port be­ cause, in addition to a sudden lack of ships, one ship, the Thomas B. Reed, Arnold Bern­ stein Steamship Co., came in and was out again in 29 hours—a record for paying off, signing on, taking supplies, loading and clearing port. Maybe this port needs Air-wick; who knows? Unless the fever is catching, we expect to play host to sever­ al ships during the next ten days. The Robert Forbes, AmericanHawaiian; DePaw Victory and Robert Lowery, Pope & Talbot; George Chaffee, Waterman; Ly­ man Hall, Olympic; Grover C. Hutchinson, Overlakes; and the Mayo Brothers are due in soon. Page Seven Salavador Colls, SIU San Juan Port Agent, and repre­ sentatives of the International Longshoremen's Association in Puerto Rico shortly after meeting in which they discussed plans for easing serious unemployment problem faced by ILA's Watchmen's Local. From left to right, A. Martos, Sec­ retary. ILA District Council; Colls; E. G. Moreno. President. ILA District Council, and Jose Gabon, ILA San Juan Delegate. Crew Cooperation With Patrolmen Is Necessary For Good Payoffs By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON—Business and ship­ ping continued to be poor for the past week—only the tankers kept things moving. As a matter of fact, it has been over three weeks since a cargo ship paid off here. Plenty of the boys are still sweating it out, though, on th.e assumption that shipping can't get worse' and must get better. It's a pretty good assumption, too. At this writing, the SS Fort George (Pacific Tankers) is get­ ting ready for a payoff at East Braintree. The SS Hood River (also a P-T) paid off in Portland on Armistice Day. This was a clean payoff, with a good crew—half SUP and half SIU. The Deck Department donated $25.00 to the patients at Fort Stanton, and the Stewards Dept., $13.00. It was agreed that the $38.00 total should be divided equally between the SUP and the SIU. XMAS IS COMING This was a nice gesture on the part of the boys, for Christmas is just around the corner, and the members in the hospitals will know they are not forgotten by their Union brothers. The crew of the Hood River was also cooperative with the Patrolman. When the Patrolman decides that a particular beef is no good, his decision is chiefly based on previous experience. Regardless of how strongly the crew believes in the merit of the beef, it is still the Patrol­ man's decision as to whether to fight the beef out on the line. The beef can always be ap­ pealed to SUP Hdqrs., of course, and possibly it might be proved that the Patrolman erred in his judgment; but the chances are 99 to 1 that his judgment will be affirmed. Therefore, only a "super su­ per-militant" will continue growling after one of his shoreside representatives decides a beef is NG. The crew of the SS Hood Riv­ er, which had plenty of disputes, tossed them at the Patrolman and, in effect, said to him, "There you pre, look these over; you tell us what is good and what is no good, and your decision is okay with the crew." The Patrolman appreciates this attitude; he makes his decisions, fights for what he feels is right —and keeps a careful record of the other stuff, just in case it may be ruled good at some time or other, and paid retroactively. GOOD OLD HELEN The old SS Helen (Bull) is due to payoff here on Monday, Nov. 17. This is her first trip up this way in a helluva while. She used to be rather difficult to crew up in the old days, so it will be interesting to see what kind of a rush develops for the jobs on her—IF there are any jobs called in. A couple of Watermans on the Antwerp-Rotterdam run ai'e due in here next week, also. These used to payoff and crew up in Boston regularly; but these have been lost to the port re­ cently and therefore we don't expect they will payoff here next week. NEW YORK—Taking up the hue and cry of the big business boys, the shipping industry sent its number-one hatchet man down to Washington to do or die for the shipowners. Down he went, and on bend­ ed knee Frank Taylor, president of the American Merchant Mar­ ine Institute, told the House La­ bor Committee that merchant seamen should remain exempt under the Wage-Hour Act. No forty-hour week for the .seamen, if this guy has his way. A fifty-six hour week, he .says, is essential to the industry. What else he told the com­ mittee wasn't printed as the item itself was buried in a re­ mote section of a New York newspaper. I guess the shipowners thought there might be a chance of in­ cluding the seamen under the Wage-Hour law and thus set­ ting a forty-hour limit on their hours at sea. Anyway, they sent their boy to Washington to halt any such terrible thing. geles Tankers, paid off in fine style; but the Kyskia, Waterman, was another matter. The Mate and Skipper insist ed on getting their hands dirty by doing a few turns around the deck with the Deck gang They were good workers and really made the paint fly, but doing seamen's work is taboo for officers. HOLIER THAN ALL At the payoff, the company representative tried to prove that the Skipper was excluded from the agreement and it was not necessary to pay overtime for work done by him. The beef was soon settled in favor of the crew. The deck de­ partment will collect their money due on this beef, and when Wa­ terman is prepared to pay, we'll put a notice in the LOG. We had a few Isthmian ships in port for payoffs and although the agreement hasn't been signed CONTRACT GUARD Our contracts now call for a forty-eight hour week at sea and a forty-hour week in port. Any work done in excess of these hours is overtime. We aren't protected by Fed­ eral law—we have -only our con­ tracts to guarantee this—so with­ out a contract a shipowner can work his crews fifty-six hours a' week without paying one min­ ute of overtime. Right now we have practical­ ly achieved a forty-hour week at this moment, the boys on in the industry and I don't see: these ships were sure happy to any shipowners jumping into the see the Patrolmen hit the deck East River. and handle their beefs in true • They're still calling for arm­ tmion style. ored cars to cart their profits to It gives these fellows a charge the bank, but they are always to know that they now have looking for an angle to put the something to say about how they skids under seamen—this one is will live and work. no different. Another beef which we put A subject closer to my heart in the mothballs hinged around than following the latest maneu­ a water beef on the Niantic Vic­ ver of the shipowners in Wash­ tory. For a few days we batted ington is the .shipping activity in this beef around, but finally set­ the Big City. We had two ships come in tled it in favor of the crew. Instrumental in winding it up from long runs and both crews were happy to hit U.S. soil af­ was Cal Tanner, Mobile Port ter spending several months in Agent. The money will be ready soon and will be paid at the Far Eastern waters. The Grande Rande, Los An­ Waterman offices. M Members Should Get To Meetings On Time And Save Themselves Trip Before Committee By PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK—For a long time the Union has maintained a* rule requiring attendance at the regular bi-weekly membership meetings. Here in New York the meetings begin at 7 p.m. and members are allowed to enter as late as 7:30; but after that, late arrivals must turn in their registration cards to the masterat-arms at the dooiv When this takes place, these men must report the following day to the third floor of the New York Hall: There they face a committee and give their ex­ cuses for being late. This is a new arrangement, as the old method of reporting to the Dispatcher caused a lot of work to an all ready overworked department. Most Dispatchers don't have New York. "While it is a wmnderful thing to be a proud fath­ er, don't use it as an excuse. It's sort of worn out. Stick to the truth and you'll be better off. On another subject, that of pOTmitmen, I would like to poini out that permitmen, who have paid up all assessments and dues, GIVE THE FACTS are to attend the regular mem­ If you have a legitimate ex­ bership meetings. cuse, you will not have any dif­ All permitmen are welcome to ficulty in regaining your card; attend, but those who haven't phony excuses usually make paid up in full are not required things worse. to do so. One of the most of the used Come around anyway, whether excuses is, "My wife is giving you have to or not. These meet­ birth." In the last year the mem­ ings are the backbone of the bers of the SIU must have con­ Union and are very educational* tributed greatly to the number Here is your chance to hit thai of births in New York City. deck if you have a squawk, and According to the excuses, at your chance to find out what is least 800 babies were born to being done for and by the mem­ the wives of Seafarers living in bership throughout the District. the time to listen to excuses, and so the committee was set up to handle this matter. If, by any chance, you happen to arrive late at the meeting and are told to report to the com­ mittee, cooperate with your fel­ low Seafarers serving on the committee. ." v. J '•'A m ' 41 - ^ ' i| �THE SEAFARERS Page Eighi LOG Friday, November 21, 1947 Great Lakes Seafarers Must Hold Ship Meetings Before Lay-ups By FRED FARNEN New Orleans Awaiting Last Minute Spurt DETROIT — With the lay-up operators plenty of time to buy season on the Great Lakes about necessary equipment. By EARL (BULL) SHEPPARD to occur within the next few LAY-UP SHEETS A Seafarer since the SIU was NEW ORLEANS — Checking weeks, it's now more important Another important matter that born in 1938, Andrew A. Smith over the shipping statistics, than ever to make certain that ^e taken care of at these shipboard meetings be held shipboard meetings is that of just sailed as Ship's Delegate which isn't too hard with busi­ aboard all SIU contract ships the lay-up crews. Crew lay-up aboard the SS Sea Trader, of ness in this port pretty slow, just as often as possible, but sheets are available at all SIU tiie newly contracted Sea Trade the week's • ue shows four not less than twice before layLakes halls. Corporation, bound for German payoffs and i, sign-ons. up. Be sure to get them for your Discussions on repair lists p^.^p_ ports with dry cargo. As Dele­ Not too good a showing, but the various ships should be held.'^j,iy ^^e delegates gate his responsibility is to up­ we may be able to report hap­ After a thorough discussion, a ^^e different departments, hold the traditions of SIU in pier doings next week when two repair list for your vessel should Lakes contracts every way so that a sound be­ Mississippi passenger ships are be filled out so that these matsecurity and job ginning will be made in relations ters can be taken care of either' on the vessel you laid due in for payoffs. These ships, at the lay-up or at the Spring , g^ -^3 ^p y^u to see that between the Union and the new plus an Alcoa passenger ship fit-out. • ! g proper and accurate list is Company. and the regular freighters, If there s anything wrong ^gpt of all crewmembers aboard Judged by his Union past, should relieve the tight situation. aboard your ship as far as quar-jy^^^ g^ ^Le time of the 'Cruiser" Smith—don't call him ters, messrooms, galley and gear ^gjj igy-up Looking far into the future, Andy—is just the man for the are concerned, now's the time we expect to handle about four­ Lay-up crew lists, when propto bring it up. job. And he is one of a swell teen payoffs during the remain­ erly filled out, show the name, Don't wait until your vessel 1 ^ook number and ciew on the Trader, so ^here is ing days of November, but that is under way next year to ^^,^3 ^g^^ crewmember no doubt that the Union's good figure is always subject to re­ squawk. Fill out those repair who laid up the vessel. vision upward or down. nam.e will be maintained. lists now to make sure things They should be filled out im­ In this racket it doesn't pay are fixed up before the resump­ mediately after the vessel ties Before he went to sea 12 years to state absolutely that the SS tion of regular sailing next up after the final voyage of the ago, "Cruiser", was a .shrimo Bumboat will be in on such and Spring. season. ^ fishevman in the Gulf, but ho such a date, as it always hap­ NO. 1 ITEM All lay-up lists shall be mailed found the work too confining pens that this scow will hang That's the Number One item to SIU Headquarters at Detroit By EINAR NORDAAS itself on a reef or decide to pay­ arid took off for blue water in­ on the agenda at all shipboard immediately after they are comoff in Portland, Maine. DULUTH — Due to recent meetings: Ship Repair Lists. pleted. That way the Union can stead. As a result, he doesn't get OLD RELIABLE In addition, if -there's any have an accurate check on those to see his hometown, Biloxi, storms and bad weather, more than fifty freighters have been equipment needed or any short- entitled to return to their res- Miss., as often as he did when Anyway, we can always rely age of necessary gear, that too pective ships in the Spring, and he was bringing in the succulent delayed in the Duluth-Superior on the tried and true coastwsie harbor area. should be added to your repair the Company can't eliminate any little shellfish. ships. They hit port with the Some of the ships ai-e tied up lists. crewmembers to take care of Holder of 'an exceptional rec­ at the docks, and others are an­ regularity of a bill collector, and Fill out three copies of all'any of the officers' friends or ord in all SIU organizing drives chored at various ~Tpots in the they are always in need of a lists, and make sure that the relatives. and strikes, "Cruiser" sailed harbor. If the same kind of replacement or two. Skipper of your ship gets one. Another important fact to re­ through the war without ever weather keeps up, we're likely Voting in the election for 1948 Keep one copy for the ship's member is that all members being torpedoed. However, one to have plenty of them with us officers in the Atlantic and Gulf crew to check with at the spring should be in good standing at ship he was on struck a mine. for the season's balance. District is humming along at a fit-out, and see that the third the time the vessel lays up in That wasn't much fun, he'll tes­ copy is sent in to SIU Head- order to be eligible to return Several of these ships are from brisk pace here. The Brothers tify anytime, not much more quarters at 1038 Third Street, next season. The SIU Great the Hanna, Wilson and Kinsman are taking a keen interest in this fun than being torpedoed. Detroit 26, Michigan. Lakes District will use its disfleets, and the crewmembers election and it looks like we are By taking care of these ship cretion in placing those not in were really pleased to find out due for a banner year. CAN'T TAKE IT WITH HIM repair lists and gear shortages good standing. that their ships will be voted I've heard a lot about the "Cruiser" likes all sports, but this fall. now, a lot of headaches will be rainy seasons in the South Seas Many SIU Great Lakes mem­ saved next year. bers pay up their dues in ad­ it's no secret that his favorite is The vast majority of the crew­ and the downpours of the Afri­ Whenever SIU contracted op­ vance at the lay-up of their ves­ motorcycling. No spectator ath­ members from these vessels say can • continent, but nothing can erators are given sufficient no­ sel, and don't have to worry lete, he means riding his own they are going to vote for the beat what we are experiencing tice about what's needed on their about remaining in good stand­ bike when he says motorcycling, SIU because they want SIU con­ down here at the moment. ships, they can't alibi that it ing before being recalled in the and he's seen a lot of country tracts and conditions. I've forgotten what a sunny between trips sitting astride one can't be bought. Spring. day looks like and am beginning Our Maritime Trades Port of those roaring monsters. This advance notice gives the Payment in advance is not re­ Council for the Duluth, Super­ to feel that a raincoat is as much In fact, when he paid off the ior and Ashland area is now a part of my apparel as shoes. quired, but it makes things a loL easier to pay up your dues and' Charles McNary recently he functioning in shipshape man- What weather! assessments while you have had a great idea for a shoreside nei-, and our next meeting is TAKE IT AWAY plenty of cabbage in your sock. vacation; a motorcycle trip scheduled for November 18 at Check the slop chest be­ Remember it's your Union, thiough the Pennsylvania moun- the Duluth Grain Trimmers Hall. The stuff keeps pouring down fore your boat sails. Make Brothers! And, it's up to you to sure that the slop chest con­ We'll have something to re- from the heavens and the sewers ^^^^ng in the next keep taking it away, but there keep it strong by holding meet­ said it was just the right tonic tains an adequate supply of xo take before boarding the Sea ^^e LOG. ings, filling out repair lists and is always more. all the things you are liable Trader for her first Union ti'ip. crew lay-up lists, and keeping to need. If it doesn't, call the According to the talks we've Some of the fellows down here your dues and assessments paid Union Hall immediately. Perhaps he should have taken had with men from the Hanna have suggested that we buy a /up. his motorcycle with him. and Wilson fleets who've dropped ship and move the Hall aboard, into the Hall and the men we've as sooner or later the rain is contacted aboard their ships, it going to wash this whole town looks as though both Hanna and right into the Gulf of Mexico. Wilson will roll up a big vote Well, if it hasn't happened by for the SIU Great Lakes District. next week, we'll hit the pages we'll let everybody knov/ about ported in last week's LOG, ac­ By GAL TANNER Kinsman and Shenango crew­ of the LOG with the latest ship­ it, you may be sure. tually accomplished something. MOBILE — Shipping here just members have also expressed ping lowdown from the Crescent A letter was received at the Meanwhile, we have a big sur­ about stopped altogether last plus of-permit OS, Wipers and Hall hefe from Marion D. Pem-y, themselves as favoring the SIU. City. week. Messmen. I would not advise Delegate at the U.S. Marine anyone with these ratings to Hospital at Fort Stanton, N.M., One trouble is that most of the come down here if they want to thanking the crew of the SS Ar­ ships touching Mobile these days thur M. Hulbert for its donation ship right away. are in transit from some other of .$55. The money was divided If you want the true facts, we port and only take one or two We ell know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime evenly among the seven SIU have over a hundred in each of field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be replacements. members out there, Penry said. that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. There have been several pay­ these ratings on the permit list. In addition to Penry himself, the Here are some of the things you can do; offs from foreign runs in the past COPS LAY OFF recipients included: John P. Wil­ 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings week, but the companies laid Balloting is coming along at a liamson; R. B. Wright; Clifford 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part up the ships instead of sending pretty fair rate. Every bookman Middleton; Archie McGuigan; R. in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, them back out. Consequently, the on the beach has voted, and we S. Luflin, and Julius Supinski. not in a ginmill. number of men on the beach is are catching the rest of them as The Hall here is going to be a 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. getting larger with every payoff. they, get off the ships. mighty pleasant spot this wintei*. They are among the Union's worst enemies. One important thing to report The gas company finally But maybe things are due to got 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. from here is the fact that we are around to our heatei-s and in the get better. We have been talking 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the to the companies and they prom­ having a lot less trouble with the near future we should have them department head. ise that they will be sending out city police than we were. It operating. The place will be good 6. Study your contracts and shipping rules, and know your quite a few ships toward the looks as if our little meeting with and warm for the cold mornings Union's constitution and by-laws. end of this month. If they do,|the Mobile Commissioners, re­ to come. Andrew A. Smith Lakes Seamen Waiting For Chance To Vote For SIU Clieck It - But Good Mobile Expects Ships Before Month Ends Keep Her Steady As She Goes �Friday, NoTember 21; 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Seafarer's Hobby Nets Cash Niantic Vic Crew Cites Rough Trip In Pressing For Classification Of AmmoniumNitrateAsPenaltyLoad Seafarers manning ships carrying the highl)- explosive ammonium nitrate sh..,ulv-J rate payment for penalty cargo as a measure of compensation for the ertreme risk to life and limb and the multitude of inconveniences involved in the job. This is the nub of a petition urging classification of ammonium nitrate as pen­ alty cargo presented to the Waterman Steamship Corpora­ tion by the crew of the .SS Ni­ antic Victory, following delivery of a full cargo of the fertilizer to Bremerhaven, Germany, last month. Ship's Delegate William Click told the LOG that the entire crew's stay aboard the Niantic Victory was a series of jittery and harrowing experiences, from the moment the first ounce of cargo was loaded until the last ounce was discharged in Ger­ many. HANDS OFF! I,OG photographer caught J. C. Hansell hard at work at his hobby of net-weaving in the recreation room of the New York Branch. The strict "hands off' attitude displayed in all ports the Ni­ antic touched was a source of continual hardship for the crew. Fireboafs stand by as baxges receive cargo of nitrate fro.m The year 1943 has dual sig­ who were willing to pay cash Click stated. As an example, he Niantic Victory in midstream off Bremerhaven. Germany. cited the necessity of waternificance for Seafarer J. C. Han­ for his handiwork. Fishing being a steady pastime rationing, because the ship was sell. That's the year he joined "and that compen.<aling wage ad"6. Due to fresh water short­ in Dania, there's a ready cash refused entry to St. John's, Nfld., the SIU; it also marked the be­ justments should be made." age, the SS Niantic Victory atto refill her tanks. market for Hansen's nets. Dania temped to refill its tanks at St. ginning of his hobby of weav­ pleasure fishermen CITE REASONS buy the netj The multitude o f obstacles John's, Nfld., but the ship wa3 ing fish nets. mainly for mullet fishing. And which made shipboard living Substantiating their argument, denied entry to this port, , whert He chose his hobby principal­ so far he's had no complaints pretty miserable, Glick said, were Niantic crewmen, cited the the nature of her ca'o-'n wis ly as a means of passing spare or requests for refunds. all incidental to the ever-pres.m thf-h- 1 ! hex ca.^o was , # u • . u-i 1 I lOJJov mg leaso-s, basec. on tnen learned. Therefore, the crew suftime aboard .ship and ashore Only catch in the whole rig­ hLh T J?.""® experiences in transporting their fered water-rationing problems, while waiting to ship, but it ging is that although Brother high. Texas City and Brest,; risk-Iadden ship to the port of "7. At Bremerhaven, Germany, wasn't long before he discovered Hansell is a past master at weav­ where catastrophe followed ex-: discharge: the ship was forced to unload ia thei-e were many folks right in ing the nets, he blushingly con­ plosions of ammonium nitrate "1. Stevedores loading this car- .j^idstream due to the explosive his home town of Dania, Florida, fesses that he can't throw one. fertilizer, were something the crew couldn't dismiss easily he f paid wages equivalent to ^ ciew, couian I aismiss easily, ne loading high explosives, namejy precautions were maintained at declared. $3 30 up per hour. all times. Shore leave was * In the petition, wJiich was "2. While loading, the ship was difficult undertaking .end the packed with eight potent rea­ under strict supervision of the Army regulations were partiieusons for the penalty payment. Aimy and no smoking was al­ larly o'Dnoxious. lowed on anjvpart of the vessel. "8. Last, but certainly not Fire hydrants were open 24 When he had to purchase stores in Sweden for the least to be considered, were the hours a day and the ship was SS Fisher Ames, American Eastern, although the ship disastrous explosions of Texas constantly guarded by fireboats supposedly had been stored for*' City and Brest, where this typo and a large force of pier fire­ Fish stores were short, and 75 days before leaving Baltimore, of fertilizer was l•espon^ible for men. A mem'oer of the ships Chief Steward A. C. Simpson Simpson declared that it was the appalling loss of );fe atat deck department was stationed lime in his life that took the trouble to write a the first property damage." at each hold to aid in fire con­ lengthy memorandum to the he had seen a ship of the size trol. Skipper, Captain G. B. Simon- of the Ames on which a half "3. The residents of Leonardo, .son, explaining in considerable case of salmon, a half case of N. J. protested against loading detail just how inadequately the clams and no sardines at all was the ship at the Navy ammo pier ship's food requirements had called a 75-day storage of can­ in that town, and as a conse­ been foreseen by the Company's ned fish. In addition, the coffee quence no more cargo of this Port Steward. He also made supply was nearly 100 pounds The lads aboard the SS I'airtype is to be loaded at that some suggestions the Company short. port were howling "Timber" at pier, or near this town. How­ The canned vegetables might might well take to heart. every turn during the last voy­ ever, the Navjcontinues to use "With the possible exception have been adequate had there age, according to the minutes of this pier to load explosives. of a few items, by no stretch of been any variety and had the the Oct. 12 meeting. "4. No crewmember was al­ Signs like these throughoui the imagination cpuld the ship cans themselves been the No. lowed to carry matches or other Up to meeting time no less have fed for that period of time 2V2 size. There was just too ship are grim reminders for lighting devices under penally than 12 men had been iogge<I much spinach and sauerkraut. Nisntic crewmen. on the stores received at Bal­ of substantial fine, imprisonment by the Chief Engineer and Chief timore and maintained any de­ In closing his memorandum, or both. Crewmembers were re­ guys must be "lumberjacks from cent standard of feeding," Simp­ Simpson recommended that the Niantic crew requested "a stricted to definite hours for Mate and the minutes say these son pointed out. fresh vegetables be stored only truly honest decision in this mat­ transportation to and from the the way they threw the logs In Baltimore, the ship received in amounts that could be used, ter—not only for ourselves, but ship and gate 9, a distance of around." only 70 pounds of cheese for and that frozen vegetables in for the seamen who will take three miles. 75 days, although normally about which there is virtually no similar risks in the future." Loggings weren't the only sore SUFFERED SHORTAGES two pounds and a half were waste be carried in greater spot on the Waterman log^haulBesides the extreme dangers called for each day. amounts in Iwo-and-a-half pound inherent in a cargo of ammonium "5. No delivery trucks were er, however. The minutes reveal packages. The lack of spoilage nitrate, the Seafarers pointed HEAVY SPOILAGE allowed on the pier unless the the crew put thumbs down on Of -the 1,185 pounds of fresh might more than counterbalance out to the company the presence driver would sign a waiver ex- pure lard called for "shortening vegetable taken on, a substan­ the extra original cost, he said. of "other obstacles to the well-1 empting that naval station from to be put aboard for all baking." tial part, notably string beans Making clear to Captain Si- being and peace of mind of the legal and damage suits, resulting Fumigation is badly needed,, all and beets, was lost to spoilage. monsen that he regarded him as crews. from explosions, etc. It was, hands agreed. "We feel that this type of car­ therefore, very difficult to get although Simpson served beans a first-class Master, Simpson Delegates weye on the ball, more often than he wanted to in said that under the conditions go should be declared a penalty supplies and the crew suffered though. They got a vote of cargo," the petition continued, as a consequence. an effort to avoid .va.ste. |he would have to get off. thanks for doing a swell job. Food Shortage, Poor Buying Scored By SS Ames Steward Fairport Carries 2 'Lumberjacks �Page Ten fHE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 21. 194V SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief ^TEWAY CITY. Sepi. 2 — Chairman Hannus Randoza; (Sec­ retary not given). Delegates re­ ported on number of books and permits in their departments New Business: motion carried not tb sign on until all repairs are completed. Motion for delegates to take launch tickets to master for payment on same. Good %nd Welfare: Motion carried to elect a crewmember to stay aboard the vessel to check repairs and be sure they are completed before sailing. Carl Miller elected to job. Motion carried to connect sink on STEEL KING, Sepi. 28—Chair­ shelter deck and use it for thaw­ man Luke Collins; Secretary ing meat. John Rintello. Delegates reported t i t no beefs. Education: An inten­ STEEL ARTISAN, Sept. 1 — sive educational campaign is in Chairman Victor Sherman; Sec­ progress. The current issue of retary Robert Nielsen. New Bus­ Look" magazine, which carried iness: Motion carried that Stew­ . phony survey of opinion on ard show Cooks how to prepare food in a more palatable manner the Taft-Hartley Act, was ex­ arid put out more night lunch. posed. The true editorial policies Crew advised by chairman that of certain publications was made breeching of cargo is a serious clear to the members present. offense and offenders are liable Good and Welfare: Messman to do time for it in addition to warned to improve his work or he will suffer consequences when giving SIU a bad name. ship hits port. 4> 4 4' MALDAN VICTORY, Oct. 11— Chairman Edwards; Secretary D. B. Patterson. Delegates reported on number of books in their de­ partments. New Business: Elec­ trician raised grievance over the disallowance of his assistant to stand watches. Motion carried that everyone clean up laundry after washing clothing and each department take turns in keep­ ing. the laundry in good shape. Motion carried that a fresh sup­ ply of cigarettes be put aboard at San Pedro. SEATRAIN TEXAS, Oct. 20— Chairman William E. Pepper; Secretary J. Migill. Jr. New Busi­ ness: Siaguing moved that the engine department doors be painted. Good and Welfare: Ru­ mor has it that a new skipper is due in New Orleans. Sugges­ tion that when Bosun calls for standby coming into New York or New Orleans that all mem­ bers of crew be called for at the same time. Steward said he would call for his men as soon as docking was started. One min­ ute of silence for Brethers lost at sea. 4 4 4 ASA GRAY, Aug. 24—Chair­ man Bill Eilcher; Secretary Wil­ liam Kwitchoff. Delegates report­ ed no beefs. Old Business: list of repairs to be made by each de­ partment. New Busines: Recom­ mendation that Diaz and Ericksen be made pro-book members. Recommendation that Schulling be given permit. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. [HE BROTHERS WHO ARE CHOSEN IN THE PRESENT ELECTION WILL REPRESENT THE A. AND G. -DISTRICT flOR THE YEAR, OIF 1948. A GOOD UMiON MAN ALWAYS E;<£RciSES WIS DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS, HAVE Mora VOTED YET •-S** CUT and RUN 4 4 4 JOSEPH N. TEAL. Sept. 14Chairman G. W. Ford; Secretary J. Jilka. Delegates had nothing to report. New Business: W. E. Wade elected ship's delegate. Motion carried that additional fans be requested and installed in messhall. Motion carried that a penalty be set for leaving dirty dishes out, putting feet on chairs or sitting on mess tables. Good and Welfare: Agreement that soiled linen would be turned in only on their regular linen change day. Possibility of iced drinks for dinner discussed with agi-eement that they would be served whenever possible. 4 4 4 STEPHEN W. GAMBRILL. Oct. 5—Chairman George Gleason; Al­ fred Bernard. Delegates had no beefs to report. New Business: Chief Mate reported giving Deck Delegate difficult time. Agree­ ment to see patrolman about cig­ arettes and Steward's requisi­ tions. 4" it 3" JOHN JAY, Sept. 28—Chair­ man Kirk; Secretary John Stefapik. Engine Delegate asked that ventilators to the engine room be repaired. Deck Delegate re­ ported overtime on Labor Day unsettled. Steward Delegate not­ ed that exhaust fan in galley is still not working properly. Re­ pair list made up and approved by crew. Good and Welfare: Deck Delegate notified crew that recreation room was in a filthy condition. Motion carried that recreation room be cleaned be­ fore payoff. S> 3^ iSTEPHEN LEACOCK. Aug. 31 —Chairman Bruno; Secretary Merwin. Delegates reported all okay in their departments. New, Business: Oppel elected as ship's! delegate. List of offenses and I their fines made up and approved 4 4 4 by crew. Good and Welfare: Dis-{ MASSMAR Sept. 14—Chairman cussion on getting tablecloths for tables. One minute of silence for John Harris; Secretary Ira B. Turner. New Business: Discussion Brothers lost at sea. on refrigerator in messhall. De­ cision to use spare box if present unit goes out of order. Motion by Reiers that a delegate contact the Mate regarding procurement 4 4 4 of windscoops on the West Coast. SEATRAIN TEXAS. Sept. 15— 4 4 4 HIBBING VICTORY, Sept. 7— Steward John Harris reported Chairman Mclntyre; Secretary Chairman John Novak; Secretary that he had placed an order for Fernandiz. New Business: Repair L. Arbec. New Business: Crew- new pillows which should be put list made up and approved. Mo­ messman asked for cooperation aboard in next port. Bosun Nys- tion carried to have New Or­ of all to help keep messhall son suggested that a new library leans Agent contact company so clean. Motion by Reilly to im­ be brought aboard in San Pedro. as to have port watchmen stand pose $5 fine for disregarding the One minute of silence in remem­ gangway watches. Good and Wel­ fare: Steward requested that lin­ request—motion lost. Good and brance of departed Brothers. en be returned to forecastle and Welfare: Motion by Smith that 4 4 4 EZRA MEEKER, Sept. 26 — not left on deck to soak up oil while in port all shoremen should be kept out of passageways, lav­ Chairman W. W. Brown; Secre­ and dirt. Bosun gave talk on atories and pantry. One minutes tary A. J. Ward. Special Meet­ keeping shoes off cots. One min­ of silence for Brothers who per­ ing: It was pointed out that the ute of silence for Brothers lost at ILA is taking job actions for a se.n. ished during the war. 100 percent increase for loading 4 4 4 4 4 4 CHARLES GOODYEAR. Aug. ROBIN WENTLEY. Aug. 4— Ammonium Nitrate due to its Chairman C. Seelig; Secretary A. explosive qualities. If it is con­ 25 — Chairman Houston Wood; Adomaits. New Business: Brother sidered dangerous to load, it Secretary Gordon Hansen. Re­ Motticks elected as ship's dele­ must be dangerous to carry. The pair list made up in duplicate gate. Motion carried to have crew of the Ezra Meeker puts and approved by crew. Decision valves on flushing system check­ itself on record as follows: In to have ship fumigated. Padeyes ed by engineer. Good and Wel­ the event the Longshoremen get to be taken off after-deck as a fare: Suggestion to have menu a raise, the seamen should get safety measure. Fine list to be straightened out so as to elim­ a proportionate raise or what- scratched as no fines were col­ inate disputes. Motion carried e V e r a negotiating committee lected. Action to be taken to find that a few men stay after movies can make, and that this raise be out why Captain would not give to clean up. One minute of si­ retroactive to the date of the Pat Darrough. Wiper, a draw in Longshoremen's settlement. ' Panama. lence for Brothers lost at sea. By HANK Shipping is still in slow-motion here in New York and al­ though it will gradually pick up, all book men should take a more serious atitude toward the jobs coming up on the board—here in New York as well as in the other ports where shipping may be slow or real good. By taking a job no matter what ship and run its for a bookman not only helps himself from staying ashore longer than he expected but it also relieves the slow-shipping situation from getting tougher as more men come in from their visits home or time spent trying to ship out of other nearby ports... Seafarer Sam says: All good bookmen and fully paid-up permits attend the meetings regardless of whether they have reg­ istered for shipping or not. They know every meeting is important and although some bookmen are aboard ships during the weeK of the meeting they still come ashore that night with their books and attend the meeting to have their good old say-so as ,well as knowing what's new, etc 4 4 4 On Friday of every week, your union newspaper, the LOG, is published and from Ihe first page to the last there's plenty of information you should know. If you miss one issue or two that's so much news, etc. you aren't going to see printed again and you lose out. This is why it's important to read every page of each issue of the LOG while you're in port and taking some back copies before you sail. Further­ more, your best bet, brothers, is to have the LOG mailed free to your homes while you're on those trips. Your families will enjoy and understand the Union more clearly in this way and you'll have those back issvfes to read, too. To Brother Albert Golditz: You'll be getting the LOG every week from now on and there's some back issues coming your too... Brother George Meaney just sent word that he's now in the surgical ward (the butcher shop as he calls it) up there in the Marine hospital in Brighton Mass. Brother*Meaney says that he hopes some of the boys drop him a cheerful letter or two. Furthermore, he .says that he'll send word of what oldtimers are up there in the hospital, too. Good luck, George and swift sailing out of the hospital, George ... Brother Raymbnd Duhrkopp just come in from an eight month trip, shuttling from France and Italy to the Persian Gulf and then South America and finally home... Say, won't that be a fine thing indeed if the high cost of living is frozen and then wages are frozen, too. That won't settle anything since, prices are way above our wages— no matter what the millionaires say!... Brother Vic Milazzo is in town right now with a sideline of a beef. Rhode Island doesn't want to pay him his $200 bonus as a Merchant Marine veteran because they wanted him to tell them his life's history, where he paid taxes and when, how or when he voted, etc. Who says there's nothing new under the sun? Once again the merchant seamen get the runaround—especially when it comes to money... NEWS ITEM: What has been called the largest single contract ever signed by a steamship company, calling for Isthmian Steamship Company to move the American-Arabian Oil Company's pipeline from U.S. ports to terminals in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, was announced recently by the company president. It will take approximately 30 months to complete the job and the fleet to carry all this equipment plus foodstuffs, etc.. will include the huge Isthmian line and a few others. �Friday, November 21, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS SUP Member Retiring, Says SIU Men Treated Him Tops To the Editor: ABOVE: The vessel takes on a load of salt in Aden, Arabia, during a recent run. RIGHT: An unidentified AB is snapped while in the Japanese port of Yokosuka. I. H. Pepper sub­ mitted photos. Honolulu-Locked Seafarer Pines For Some SIU Ships To the Editor: the eligibility of the voter and stamps his book v/hen he casts his vote thus pro­ tecting the membership from illegal balloting.) After seeing a bit of the coun­ try, I am back in Honolulu tak­ ing things easy for a spell. Now that the elections are under way I'd like to have a ballot sent to me so I can vote and return it Former Jax Crewman to the New York office before Asks Shipmates to Write the end of the voting period. To the Editor: Out here there are not many SIU ships hitting port which, I am writing to let you know naturally, makes me feel a little that I still receive the LOG, and lonesome. I'd sure like to see sure enjoy reading it. I have been some of the oldtimers drop an­ reading quite a bit about the An­ chor in this port; I'd sure show drew Jackson on her i-ound-thethem the lay of the land. world cruise. I sure would like Well, give my regards to Cal to be on her now. Tanner and all the boys in Mo­ I made my last trip on her as bile, Alabama. I may get the iDeck Engineer, and also engine urge and find myself scanning I delegate. The experience I pick­ the board down in that hall one ed up while, with the Seafarers of these days, so keep the door sure is helping me now. open. I was wondering if in some Blackie Abbey future issue of the LOG would you put in a small article asking (Ed. nolo: The Consiilusome of my old shipmates to lion of Ihe SIU, Ailanlic and write to me. I sure would enjoy Gulf Dislrict, requires that hearing from them. Thanking all voting be conducted in you in this matter. SIU Halls under the super­ Sfeve Messaros vision of an elections com­ 43 Hiram Street mittee. New Brunswick, N.J. This committee checks on Get Your Story In The LOG Some mighty interesting stories of shipboard meet­ ings, sea. rescues and just plain every day goings-on have been coming in from SIU members out at sea. But the LOG would like to hear from more of the fellows, because there's more going on that's just as interesting and beneficial to the mem­ bership that we don't hear about. All it takes is for one or more of the crew to put it down on paper and send it to the Seafarers Log. 51 Bea­ ver St., New York 4. N. Y. We don't care if it isn't fancy, just jot down the facts and we'll set them up in your story. If you have any pictures, so much the better — send them along. How about doing this right now, on this trip? There are thousands and thousands of Union members and their' families who'll read your story about your ship and shipmates. Log-A-Rhythms The Devil Disposes By JAMES (POP) MARTIN There I am on the articles. Secure as a man could be, A voyage ahead to the Cocoanut Isles That dot the Carribean Sea. I go down on the beach, all lonely. The beach in Baltimore town. And enter the grog-shop brightly lit; That lonely feeling to drown. The bartender acts so friendly. The shipmates they pop in; I dig my Travelers Checks out To pay for the grog and gin. And it's there we stay till daylight. With cheer and liquor and song; It's the only place on the beach Where a sailor can belong. It happened down in Rio. In Antwerp and Buenos Aires. In Melbourne, too, I entered in To drown my woes and cares. Then back to the ship, all cheerful And noisy with ribald jest; I'm sailing by, and full before. With a sea of liquor blest. Then "comes the dawn," too early. With the work on deck to be done; A bull-voiced Serang to rouse you And a Maie who thinks you're a bum. Then up I go to the Purser, Sign off and drag my pay— "You have a head this morning, my son, "For all last night you were gay." Then up to the Hall, quite humble; The board is as bare as my hand; With every nerve in my body Jumping to beat the band. Well, next trip will be different— For of this I am well warned— The sailor proposes, but the Devil disposes When you battle John Barleycorn. the fellows I was on the beach and was SUP. I'm writing this letter more I could write until I run out as a farewell note to all the of ink telling how good I ate, fine shipmates I have sailed with. the work clothes, shaving gear, I started sailing in 1943, after etc.. that was given to me. Not my discharge from the service even one skipper refused to take and shipped up to Nov. 12 of rne back. When I was able to this year. After knocking around leave the SS M. Crawford, a all my life I've taken on a wife V/aterman ship came in, and we and I feel now that I'll be con­ l-.eaded back to Texas. tent with a little fishing busi­ Brothers, I'll take my hat off ness I've bought down in Jer­ to that crew. Everyone treated sey. me aces from the Captain right In my shipping time, I've made on down. I was pretty sick a lot of friends and not one when I went aboard—and am enemy in the foc'sle. I'm proud not too well now—but they sure to have sailed with the SIU and took some of the kinks out. of SUP. me, thanks to the Bosun and a I should like to mention an lot of understanding among all incident in support of this. hands for a shipmate with the Throug.h no fault of my own, odds against him. I missed a ship in Hamburg, j I went over on the Alfred Germany, last July, as a result i Moore and if the Steward or of an accident. All my clothes the 12-to-4 Ordinary ;-ead this, and papers were on board the they can drop me a line and let ship. me know what I owe them. JINXED I want to thank the Deck As I was on the beach for Delegate for taking good care five weeks, the best way to eat of all my gear and taking it to was for me to board other ships the Hall in Philly. I received that came into port. Well. I think everything, so thanks again. If someone must have jinxed me any of the gang care to hear because almost every one that what happened, I'd be glad to came in was NMU. The only answer their letters. credit I'll give them is that a Well, this is about all. I 'navefew of their men—very few- n't turned in my book yet as I gave me a helping hand. sort of hate to part with it. I was in bad shape as I would­ So fellows, again I say it has n't play the black market and been nice sailing with you ail. had nothing of my own. This If any of you ever get dow.n to paper is too small to name all Beach Haven, just look at the the ships on which I was re­ sign on the docks, "Justice, Row fused a meal or a cake of soap Boats." That's me still on the or some cigarettes. I made a water. mistake of not keeping notes on H. T, Justice. SUP the bum times men and officers Beach Haven, N. J, of NMU ships gave me. Many StetX-ards refused to even give me a cup of coffee. But I could go on for a long time telling of No. SIU Crew is to pay off my hardships over there with any ship until the crew's the NMU. quarters and equipment are But before I cross them off as clean as any Seafarer likes entirely, I say thanks to the to find a ship when he firsi few deck hands for the help goes aboard. Patrolmen have they gave me. It's a shame good been instructed that the fellows like that must sail with crew's quarters must be ab­ such a finky outfit. solutely clean before a pay­ SIU ARRIVES off will be allowed. Please Now here's the brighter side cooperate with your officials of the picture. At last some SIU in carrying out this member­ ships pulled into port. By this ship order. time I had lost 29 pounds. I told I '41 Notice To Crews TOKYO STREET SCENE Three Seafarers off the SS William Barry, Waterman, turn in their rickshaws to face cameraman bringing up the rear in the course of their tour of Japan's major city. From left to right, Charles Weiss. OS; Lee Shaw. AB, and Bob. a pantryman. Vessel carried phosphate from Tampa. Weiss, an SUP man sent pix to the LOG. i �P-ugv Twelre THE S E AF ARE RS L&G Friday, NoTember 21. 19t7 TAKING IN THE GATEWAY CITY Sweet Talk Takes Brothers In New Twist Of Army Game has a beautiful younger sister who likes Americans. Would you What happened to two of my care to have me take you to shipmates should be entitled their home to call on them? If "Sailor Beware or It Shouldn't so I would be only too glad." Happen To A Dog." Anyway, Naturally, the boys almost fell this is the experience these two all over the guy accepting the innocent souls had recently; invitation and off they went. Bob Flarrady, AB, and Joe While walking along, the guy Peterson, Oiler, were taking it suggests that they stop off and easy strolling along near the get a bottle of whiskey to liven waterfront in Trinidad one sun­ up the visit. ny afternoon, with their souls It's Saturday afternoon and all full of hope and their pockets stores are closed, so this guy full of cash. takes the boys to his club. It's Suddenly to their eyes came for members only, so he agrees a sight to delight the heart of to go in and buy the liquor. any honest sailor a long way HOLD ON, BOYS from home. A beautiful girl with Out come the wallets and the golden hair and a figure that guys come across with $10 each. would be the envy of any Pow­ With a wave of the hand and ers model slowly passed before "I'll be right back" the guy en­ their eyes. ters his club. As she walked slowly past, all After 30 minutes the boys got they .could do was stand and tired of waiting so they banged stare with bulging eyes. on the door. "Where's the guy," At the same time a man ap­ proached the girl and engaged they shouted. "Oh, him. He went out the back door ten min­ utes ago," they were told. Our two heroes are still look­ ing for the guy—and the girl. Moral of the story: Keep your blonde eye open when in Trin­ idad. Dutchy Moore Demand Best, Brother Tells Beached Men To the Editor: To the Editor:: The crew of the SS Capitol Reef, a tanker belonging to the Pacific Tanker Company, after delivering the ship to England ran into several situations in Glasgow, Scotland. And I should like to pass along some infor­ mation on what happened with a view to helping any of our brothers who may find them­ selves in similar situations in the future. From the moment we set foot on the beach, I am sorry to say we allowed a phony agent of P. T. to pull the wool over our eyes, while we were acting in good faith. Although he had ade­ quate time to secure proper fii-stclass accommodations to which we were entitled, we got only $1.25 flop and board. A German pilot boat, above, comes .out to greet the Gate­ way City as she enters the Weiser River on her way to Bremerhaven. FALSE DOPE Keep It Clean! s' Dutchy Moore, the story­ teller, with three of his pals from the Steel Scientist look pretty while taking in New Orleans before their ship clear­ ed for the Persian Gulf. In the rear, Dutchy and Tony Thomas, Deck Delegate. Front—Frank Templin, Steward and Tom Smith, Engine Dele­ gate. her in conversation. After a few words she turned and looked at bur heroes giving them a big smilfe and a half nod, then she turned and continued walking. It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an SIU ship is a clean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory, he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'll see some action. Above right—George Miltner, Wiper, poses on the ship's railing as the seme pilot boat comes into view in the back­ ground. Above—This time on the Elbe River, the Gateway City takes aboard the pilot who will direct the ship into Hamburg. The Waterman ship left in this German city a cargo of buses, automobiles and flour. Photographs of the river activity were submitted to the LOG by Karl Arntzen, Wiper aboard the Gateway City during her last voyage. Swan's Feathers Smoothed In a letter to the Editor, the Swan Bar in Beira, East Africa, was taken to task by a Sea­ farer who felt the establishment was giving misleading adver­ tising. A few weeks later, the SEAFARERS LOG, as is its pol­ icy, printed a letter from a Sea­ farer-patron defending the bar. We have^ now received a lengthy letter from the bar's •owner, but due to its length and th'o fact that we have already aired both sides of the contro­ versy, we feel it is unnecessai-y to carry the matter any further. In printing letters by Seafar­ ers, sometimes, as it is impossible to check back, a legitimate con­ cern is slighted. In these cases, as with the Swan Bar, we give space for a rebuttal. PORTHOLE VIEW OF ST. VINCENT ISLAND SAUNTERED OVER Her companion in conversa­ tion then approached the drool­ ing boys and gave out with this story: "Excuse me, gentlemen. The young lady who just passed is a friend of mine. She told me she is- very desirous of making your acquaintance. "She is a very liice girl whose parents are Americans. She also An Earned Plugr For SIU's 'Hello' Gal To the Editor: t'V.- There is one thing I'd like to say about the lady at your switch­ board. She is about the nicest, friendliest person .there i£(. I called up four times, and feeling ill, I'm sure I wasn't sweet, but never a cross word ou of the lady. It would be great if all switchboard operators would be like yours. Mrs. Frank Gardner Editor's Note: It sure would be great. The time came for this phony to secure transportation on the train from Glasgow to London(a 12-hour all-night ride), and although sleepers were avail­ able unbeknown to us, he tic-, keted us for coaches. This velvet-tongued deceiver acting in a very un-Amei'ican way, pro­ cured 13 first-class chair car seats for the officers and 26 third-class seats for the remain­ der of the crew, and he con­ vinced us this was the best he could do. Upon arriving in London, where we were to board a plane; for home, we found that these, bums were still operating in true, form. They had secured for us: a freight plane. When we balk­ ed it this they assumed an in­ different attitude and told us to either accept the plane or re-' main in London for approxi­ mately 30 days, until first class accommodations were available. MEET CAPTAIN The entire crew met with the captain to discuss the situation and secured a promise from him for the difference in the cost of transportation and then decided to accept the second-rate accom­ modations in preference to spend­ ing that length of time in Lon­ don, where conditions were poor and our clothing was inadequate. It is difficult, in a limited space, to explain why we were sucked in time and again. The point is that we since have learned that all of this could have been avoided if we had taken a firm, unyielding stand from the very beginning and. demanded what we entitled to> and nothing less. If we had done this, we would have had our first-class accommodations from start to finish, with no delays. • If in the future, the Brothers will take the stand that we. should have, they will find that the phony mentioned will puf forth the necessary effort to ob­ tain the accommodations and' treatment •'o which we are right­ fully entitled. Fred L. Jordan ...Jiiilisiii' A' ' ; The talented pencil ox Seafarer Norman Maffie brings to life the bleak, barren coastline of St. Vincent Island in the Antilles. The sketch was made from the messhall port aboard the Jane O, Gulf Canal Lines vessel, while the ship was proceeding from San Juan to New Orleans. �THE SMAVARERS LOG Friday, Kov«mber 21,1947 Page Thixleea -fr Skipper's Snafu Maneuvers Aitkens Men Ride High On Pampas Make The Strong Men Weak (Editor's note: The fol­ lowing letter was submitted by a member's wife to tell his SIU Brothers how he finds things on the South American coast. The LOG likes to receive this kind of material. So write in to let us know how things are go­ ing. And if you don't get around to doing it yourself, perhaps you persuade the Little Woman to do it for you.) To Ihe Editor: To the Editor: This letter comes in response -to your, request of members to "Send, in letters of your voy­ ages." My husband, Jack ("Bananas") Ziereis, Bosun on the SS Samuel R. Aitkens, an Arnold Bernstein SS Corporation ship, writes that Life can be beautiful—even if only for a short spell— they have been in Argentina for say the men of the SS Samuel T. Aitkens, an Arnold Bern­ almost a month on account of a stein vessel. During delay in Argentine ports they were guests longshoremen's strike in Buenos of wealthy ranchero. Photo above shows some of crew con­ Aires, which has now been set­ tinuing their good living at sidewalk cafe in Rio de Janeiro. tled, but the harbor is crowded Besides the bottles of cerveja only one identified was Bosun with ships waiting to load. From John (Bananas) Ziereis, who is at extreme right. B.A., he h-.s been informed, the Aitkens will sail for Northern that "this country is not what Happy Birthday Johnny! Europe with grain. it used to be" and that "prices with CUSHY LASH-UP are sky high." (Editor's note: Lettuce & Tomato Salad French Dressing The ship has been stationed Wait "till he gets back to New Grilled Sirloin Steak during the delay at Rosario and York.) Standing by can become monotonous and, of Chicken a la King San Martin. The latter is a town pretty French Fried Onions of 2,000 where members of the course, now the men cannot hope French Fried Potatoes •crew have been guests of a gau- to be home for Christmas. From Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Cauliflower au Gratin cho who has about 5,000 head Buttered Carrots & Peas -of cattle and 250 horses on a on October 5, he sent this pho­ Special Layer Cake •nearby ranch. The sailors on tograph of himself and four Peach Ice Cream •horseback have been seeing the members of the crew. The gang celebrated his birth­ Iced Coffee with Cream •country and enjoyed two bar­ day at sea on October 1 with a Iced Tea with Lemon becues at the ranch. Assorted Fresh Fruit They also made a trip to Santa special dinner, refreshments and The ship sailed from Norfolk Fe where they visted the Santa a four-layer cake that read Barbara Mission and took some "Happy Birthday Johnny, Our on September 12. Regards to all interesting snapshots, one of Bosun." Here is a copy of the Seafarers. Mrs. John A. Ziereis which I am enclosing. He writes menu—which looks good to me! •> Painting Job Squabbles Held Profit-less To the Editor: Lately a lot of questions have been asked about who has preferance when it comes to paint­ ing of the alleyways, galleys, messrooms and all of the inside housing on SIU ships in gen.eral. I have noticed that while clar­ ifications of this matter have been going on, with a lot of hard feelings added, that no one has been able to paint these places and that as a result all, in general, were done out of overtime, Vvith no one profiting but the company. When deck alleyways, mfissrooms and cabin decks are not painted by anyone during the trip, the Mate usually turns in for the work and accordingly collects on it, with no one being the wiser. NO ARGUMENT HERE The latest implications show that the Union favors the deck to do inside painting. Of that we have no doubt or argument —what we are interested in that someone collects the over­ time which the work calls for. PAUSE IN PUERTO RICO I still believe that when one de­ partment has to keep a certain section clean that any overtime involved for work in that de­ partment should go to them. I am sure we have no argument about that either. It is also my firm belief that the crew's messroom and alley­ ways should come under the jurisdiction of the Deck Depart­ ment and that the galley and quarters should be painted by individuals involved, except those of the Engirte department, which falls to the Wiper. On these points we have no argu­ ment. But the question in' my mind is: Why fight or have jur­ isdictional arguments about who should do what, with the result that when the trip is over- no one has done anything? COMPANIES PROFIT Refreshing themselves amidst cool foliage in Mayaguez recently were these crewmembers of the SS Kathryn, Bull line vessel. Left to right, standing: Angelo, passengers' Utility and Ramon galley utility; kneeling: Benigno Cortez, Deck Maintenance: Frank Morciglio, AB, and Roberto Zaragoza, Bosun. Man in foreground is unidentified. All companies know that we favor having the Deck to do the inside painting and to save over­ time they instruct the Mate to keep the Deckmen so busy that nothing along that line can be accomplished. However, when­ ever the Stewards or other de­ partments start to do this work, it is usually stopped by the Mate. The result is that nobody gets any of the overtime. In cases such as these, I do not think that a hard and fast rule should be applied and that overtime should fall to whoever can do the work. The overtime should be divided equally so that all can enjoy more cabbage in their jeans at the payoff and so that all do not suffer from an unclean ship. Paul Parsons A word about this rust buck­ et, the SS Caleb Strong, Water­ man. We have a Captain I would like to forewarn the member­ ship about. To start with he dated the articles back on the promise of a draw equivalent to what we had coming with subsistence and overtime. After he got us all signed on, he held us to half of what we had coming in wages alone. He refuses to let the Stewards Department do any painting whatsoever. Worse, he refuses to recognize the Ships Delegate HE SPITS He's filthy too. The BR reports he spits hookers of phlegm all over his foc'sle deck, bulkheads and passageways. He gives officers more tobacco ration than he gives the Crew. We had an Oiler hurt during a storm. The Oiler was almost washed over the side going to the steering engine. The Cap­ tain refused to give his tobacco Brother Thanks Coastal Crews For Cooperation To the Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the SIU Brothers and Skipper of the Coastal Mariner for their cooperation while I was hospi­ talized in the Dominican Repub­ lic. My thanks also go out to the crew of the Coastal Stevedore for sending me copies of the LOG and magazines during my hospitalization. I am now in the Marine Hos­ pital in Baltimore and getting along very well. My appreciation and aloha go to the good crews of these two ships. Joseph Nuuhiwa Did His Part ration to his watch partner. Wh'en asked why by the Dele­ gate, the Captain stated that if the Oiler wanted his tobacco bad enough he'd come up for it. The Oiler was flat on his back in his bunk and couldn't walk. I could go on for hours telling of the capers he's cut, but will save them until we get in. He doesn't care how miserable he makes a Crew just so he is with­ in the law. We are all staying sober and on the ball over here. The last Crew came in overridden with •m J ' "i logs, and we don't want him throwing any performers' beefs at us when we try to straighten out own own beefs at the pay­ off. SLOPCHEST SCABBY Another beef on here is the slopchest. I checked it the other day. I could have packed off the whole shebang in a shoe box. What little junk he has in there is either made in prison or byscab labor. I noted not a single union label on any thing. He has no heavy gear'to speak of, no shave lotion, tooth pow­ der, tooth paste or any of the other little commodities we need. In fact, we brush our teeth with a mixture of salt, soda and Babo. The Babo does the trick. It says right on the can that it's good for cutting grease and pol­ ishing enamel. We had no previous ships min­ utes on here or we would have had an idea what we were let­ ting ourselves iu for when we signed on. We sure hope to straighten this lub out before another crew taKes her. I wish we could impress on the membership the need of ships minutes and the need of turning same over to new crews so they will know what each ship needs before making a run. A. E. (Tommy) Thompson SS Caleb Strong Member's Wife Is Loyal Supporter Of Union, LOG To the Editor: I enjoy reading the LOG very much and I would like to re­ ceive it as often as it is pub­ lished. My husband is an SIU man Walter Grant, Deck Main­ and right now he is Bosun on tenance, was one of many the Seatrain New Orleans. He is Seafarers who stayed on the a true member of the Union. In job aboard Isthmian ships fact, that is the only thing I am right through the important jealous of, as he spends as much period follov^ing the SIU's time with the boys on Chartres victory in the collective bar­ Street as he does with me. gaining election. Response of But I am glad he is a member men like Brother Grant has of such a grand union. given impetus to the Union's Will vou kindly send me the large-scale organizing offen­ LOG? sive. Mrs. Jack Procell Grant put in over a year New Orleans, La. sailing on the SS Cape Junc­ (Ed. Note: The LOG is tion and reported the SIU happy to have a good Union crew on Ihaf ship functioned wife like Mrs. Procell on its smoothly and efficiently. subscribers list.) -25-i �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen ''i • H ..p. LOG Friday, November 21, 1947 Nightmare In Novertime Land By FELIX J. CURLS quacious crimp was speaking: "Now men, line up there and look alive! We've got to crew up our newest vessel for her maiden voyage and I want topnotch sail­ ors. When I call out, step up and give your qualification. You, there! What job are you applying for? Come now. Speak up. I won't bite you!" A brand new ship belonging to the Novertime Steamship Com­ pany lay in wet dock as the ship­ yard workers prepared to put the finishing touches to her. Meanwhile, in the company of­ fices. Capt. I. M. Logger was ' busy interviewing prospective crewmen. Assisting him were A cringing sketeton of a man several noisy clerks and one gar­ slouched forward, doffed his cap rulous shipping master. The lo­ and began chewing the visor. "Sir", he said, "I am qualified to sail in any deck department capacity. I have twelve years discharges as master, four as mate and twenty-four years as bosun." "Well!" replied the cynical shepherd of poverty, "that's in­ teresting. From the looks of you one would think you were starv­ ing. Are you? How long have THE WEEK'S MEWS you been on the beach?" "Three years, sir." "Three years! My, what a long time between trips. Have you been drinking?" . "No sir. Had I the price of drink I would buy food." "Now look here! There's no call for you to get sassy with me. Remember, I'm giving out the jobs here. Tell me, why did you quit your last ship?" "I didn't quit. I was fired for union activities. That was after The Boss took office and des- as will stand agin me. Ah bin twenty yais as a road gang boss. Many's the man ah've laid low for stopping work afore vittle time. Oncet, while ah was in the stir ah . . . ." "Never mind your education. Have you any sea experience?" "Shore. Ah was a cap'n one time." "Captain! Really! What a car* eer you've had. What tonnage was your ship?" "Oh, twern't no ship—a barge on the Missip." "I see. Sign here. You're the. Bosun.. .can't what? Well, mark your mark on that line." ANOTHER ONE Another bruitish fellow replac­ ed the yokel. His head was swathed in bandages. "Why, what ails you?" inquir­ ed the interviewer, regaining his conposure in the absence of the serang. "Jist had an operation, sir. The doctor took out half my brain." "Do tell. That accounts for your wanting to go back to sea, I suppose. Does the absence of your intellect affect you any? I mean, do you retain your reason­ ing powers? Do you know what the word overtime means, or time off?" "Never heard of them. Are they important?" "Important! I should say not—. trifles. Merely old-fashioned preTaft cliches. But down to busi­ ness. I need no further evidence of your ability. Under the cir­ cumstances I am positive that you would make an ideal Chief Mate. Sign here. Next ..." Sports . BOXING: Jake LaMotta, who has never, been liinocked off his feet in a professional fight, still can carry that record with him—but he has lost the distinction of never having been knocked out. Bill Fox TKOed LaMotta in the 4th round of their scheduled ten rounder in the Madison Square Garden for his 50th KG in 51 profesBional fights. The fight itself seemed to have a faint odor to it; in fact, enough of an odor that Boxing Com.missioner Eagan has held up the purses of both fighters and ordered a grand jury investigation of the bout. BASEBALL: The Brooklyn Dodgers were in the news again this week, when they sold Stan Rojeck and Ed Stevens to the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed sum of cash. Stevens had been playing first for the Dodgers previous to the coming up of Jackie Robinson, and Rojek filled in for a couple of weeks at short this past season while PeeWee Reese w^as out. HOCKEY: The National Hockey League stand­ ings shifted this week, when Toronto took over 1st place with 7 wins and 4 losses with Boston and Detroit following closely behind. BASKETBALL: The game broke into the sports columns this week when the professionals got under way. In the National Basketball League, Fort Wayne defeated Flint 64 to 54 and TriCity defeated Syracuse 69-56. In the American Basketball League, Brooklyn defeated Philly 76-74. As each passing week goes by, basketball will be taking over the sports field more and more from football. FOOTBALL: Speaking of football, the old equalizer, "MUD," along with a few inspired teams, combined to give some upsets in Saturday's games. Chief among these was the Current Events . . . hffe. Whatever one thought of President Truman's possibly belated and perhaps inadequate pro­ posals to lick inflation through a bit of ra­ tioning, price control—and wage control here and there, the plan did highlight one salient fact: the inter-relation between high prices at home and the European Recovery Program, once known as the Marshall Plan. The President's scheme was embodied in ten points, only four of which had much bearing on the price of eggs, beefsteak and a new pair of pants: He asked for government supervision on sales of livestock and poultry so that grain can be used efficiently and that more can go to Europe. He also requested control over allocation and inventory of scarce industrial commodities and consumer rationing and price ceilings for hard-toget, things affecting the cost of living. Another view of the same basic world prob­ lem was given by Secretary of State Marshall the day after the President went before Con­ gress. Speaking in Chicago on the eve of his departure for London to attend the Conference of Foreign Ministers, Marshall attacked both the Soviet Union and the Communist Party for the "campaign of vilification and distortion"' waged against the Marshall Plan in particular and American motives in general. Meanwhile, prices have risen higher and high­ er, or, as one financial paper put it, "advanced briskly." Though there were a jfew wage gains defeating of previously undefeated Georgia Tech by Alabama 14-7. Harry Gilmer was the star of this win, by completing eleven passes out of thirteen attempts. Another that is classed in the field of upsets was the win by Princeton over Yale of 17-0. In addition to these we have the troyed labor. Sometimes I wish defeat of Brown by Harvard by 13 to 6. It was Jefferson were still President. only in the final minute of play that Harvard 'Oh, it's politics now, is it? was able to win its fourth game out of eight And just why do you think Jef­ played. Army battled supposedly hotshot Penn ferson could have done a better to a 7-7 tie while the Navy was again being job of reorganizing? It might be beaten by a ground attack by Penn State 20-7. amusing to hear you answer." Notre Dame continued to win, but was pushed "I didn't say he could have to do so by Northwestern, with the final score done better. In any case, he being 26-19. While Notre Dame was having such could not have made a bigger a tough time with Northwestern, Michigan, who mess of things." was to have had such a difficult time in winning "Oh foolish man. Foolish man! from the Wisconsin Badgers, won handily 40 to I can understand now why you're 6. The win over Wisconsin should make Michigan among the unemployed. Don't the official representative of the Big Nine Con­ you know that fellow didn't do ference in the Rose Bowl this year. anything." PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL: Those NY FOOD FOR THOUGHT Giants took it on the chin again, this time from ONE MISSING "So much the better. He stay­ the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tune of 24 to 7 ed out of trouble that way." And so on it went until the The Giants lost this one in the last period when "Enough! I've heard enough! entire crew was selected—with the Steelers scored three touchdowns in less Now, looking over your discharg­ one exception. An AB was lack­ than two minutes. This makes a total of 7 losses es, I have no doubt you could ing. Suddenly that demon of a for the Giants. Meanwhile the Brooklyn Dodgers handle any job in which you were pulling the impossible by defeating the were placed. We'll overlook your Baltimore Colts, 21 to 14. The Chicago Cardinals recent anti-Boss outburst—pro­ kept their lead in the western division of the vided of course it doesn't recur. National Football League by defeating Green "As I was saying, there's no Bay 21-20. It was necessary for Paul Chnistman, reason why you shouldn't be an old Missouri Tiger alumnus, to pull this one shipped. And to prove the bene­ out of the fire. The Chicago Bears were able to volence of the Novertime Navi­ beat the Los Angeles Rams with- the aid of Sid gation Company, we are going Luckman's passes, 41-21, during which game five to consider your physical con­ players were ejected. dition more than your record. What you need is food. Do you agree?" "Yes indeed, sir." "Fine, so we'll put you where recorded along the labor front, notably by the the food is. You will sign as gal­ CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers, nowhere did wages come close to keeping pace with ley boy. Step back please. Next!" bosun fastened his eyes on me. prices—or with profits. NEXT! "Thar's the man we need. Grab Distillers Corporation-Seagrams Ltd., which A giant of a man confronted the sonuvabitch! Hawgtie 'im!" means 5-Crown, 7-Crown and "Y-O at the ginmill, him with a face hideously scarr­ In blind terror I fled fi'om the announced net earnings of $43,112,502. This ed, leaving his mouth twisted in room only to find myself in the meant $4.88 a share on the common stock after a perpetual leer. His hands wei-e toilet. They were closing in. Fac­ the holders of preferred stock had taken their the size of the head of the tor­ ed with two horrors—the ship slice. If you think this is something, get a load mentor, who involuntarily re­ with its motley crew, or an 18of what a Seagram subsidiary, Seagram & treated, mutering: story leap to the street below— Sons, earned for its 2,250 shares: $16,600 a share. "What do you sail as? How I chose the least horrible alter­ See what the boys in the back room will have. many years dis. . . .?" native and jumped out of the However, it wasn't just the distillers who were "Hold on thar! Ah'll speak mah window. loading up with money. Everybody was, evci^y- piece t' yez an' yuh kin ask When I awoke, I found myself body but the workingman who couldn't quite questions afterwards. Ah'll guar­ flat on my back on the deck in make the weekly grocery bill despite the last antee to outrun, outfight, out- my foc'sle. The Mate stood grin­ raise. The International Paper Co. reported a drink an' outwork any critter ning over me. net profit of $43,124,402 for the first nine months"Have a nightmare, Blackie?" of 1947, a big jump over last year. "No, a presentiment. Who's The profits of International and other paper president now?" companies reflected the outrageous price of news­ "What a question," chuckled print, the kind of paper on which the LOG, the the chief. "Harry Truman is, but N. Y. Times and other newspapers is printed. why?" There's a joker here, however. The big fellows "Never mind. Help me to my take care of themselves; they get rebates and bunk and make out a hospital quantity discounts which are not allowed to slip. I want to see a psychiatrist." labor unions getting out papers. This is why the 4 it 4. LOG has had to cut down, but not cut out, Brothers, I started off with a bundle orders. Last June, newsprint jumped six moral but I seem to have lost it dollars, reaching a price of $90 a ton. Next som.e where in the blurb and blab. month the price will go to about $100. On the Look for it. It might still be "gray" market, it's already $250. •there, and if you find it—Use it! Asooi man �De Abrew, John 4.66 Cunningham, C. W 5.13 Deacon, Henry 58.35 Cunningham, Earl W. ' 33.30 Dean, Delbert 17.69 Cunningham, Edward A. .. 13.61 Dean, Kirby 8.35 Cunningham, Franklin i... 2.62 Dean, Robert 12.99 Cunningham, Harold D 1.07 Dean, T. 0 37 Cunningham, Leo J 20.74 Deai-man, James H 11.20 Cunningham, N 11.40 Dease, Francis J 2.44 Cunningham, Otto •. 23.34 Deaton, Jay Douglas 5.94 Cunningham, S. G 33 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Debiddle, Harry 11.72 Curcio, Louis 3.43 De Bose, James J. 3.35 Curd, William David 18.55 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Debritto, Antenor Pinto .... 29.02 Curl, Glen M ' 1.48 26.93 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Decareaux, Ignace Curl, Harry 1.16 De Castro, L. A 7.94 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Curran, Bernard Joseph .. .46 De Cellos, Ernest Jr 7.34 "Curran, Frank C 45.65 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Deckelman, Louis 17.44 Curran, Wm. H 45.24 Decker, Joe 10.74 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EllerCurrie, Jackie E 33.12 12.14 busch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, Decker, John Currie, James A 20.06 Dedeo, Walter .46 Currington, Clyde 3.91 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Dedik, Steve J 5.14 Curry, George 84 .46 .07 De Dominicis, Francisco 1.34 Davis, Arthur E Curry, Robert C 30.59 Daily, Philip J., Jr 1 D'Arcy, Patrick Deegan, J. P .45 .69 Curry, Robert F., Jr 6.06 Dake, C. M ... 9.08 Davis, Bennie E Dare, E. J Deer, Ledge L 7.49 9.20 Curtin, George J 7.56 Dalesandro, Anthony .45 Davis, C. P : Darman, Andrew T 1 5.60 5.46 De Fazi, Peter Chas. S Ciirtin, William J 16.98 D.ale.s.sio, John C Davis, 2.55 Darnell, Paul M 4.21 De Foe, Michalios 7.11 1.32 Curtis, A1 William, 3.20 Daley, James G. , 5.23 Davis, E. R 10.74 Darouse, James 4.46 2.97 De Ford, Daniel C Curtis, Malcolm R 39.59 Dalman, Gordon E 5.40 Davis, Edgar O 5.60 Darr, Wm. F Defort, V. D 30.26 4.81 Curtis, Roy W i. 26.74 D'Altory, D. D 1.31 Davis, George ! Darrel, Joseph O 7.98 .79 De Franca. Pedro L Cuthbert, Richard G 06 Daly, James R 10.74 Davis, G. F 3.89 Darsey, John A De Fusco, William 59 .10 Cutts, James H ,... 18.62 Dam, Espur H 12.83 Davis, Grover Ingersol 2.97 Darwin, D De Gange, John J 1.40 3.26 Czakowski, W 6.19 Damarc, Eugene 34.90 Davis, Harold N 49.84 Dasha, Charles L Degel, Conrod M 8.90 12.49 James C Davis, Czarnecki, John 5.76 Damguard, Delmer E 26.60 16.63 Dasilva, J. P Dehaas, William R. Jr 31.72 2.23 Czarnecki, Sigmund J 6.85 Damos, F 3.03 Davis, Jas 1.65 Daupheny, William A Dehmer, Louis John 5.94 Davis, James E 1.20 Czainicki, Frank S 4.20 Damson, Chris 28.96 1.00 Davenport, I. S., Jr De Jesus, Pedro 2.77 60.83 1.93 Davis, James F Czech, Boleshav ®-^^,Dana. Ira 37.85 Davey, Sidney John De JAus. Prudencio 13.99 1.41 Czyzowicz, Edward 45 Daniel, William H. 12.60 Davis, John Thomas 5.94 Davidson, Archie 6.89 Davis, Lagene 5.601 De Julio, C 7.00 Davidson, C 14.47 Daniel, Winfred S De Laequeseaua, Robert .... 10.74 1.00 11.39 Davis, Lester .94 ' Davidson, Robert Dackin, George W 8.80 ' Daniels, Joseph F 2.88 Davis, L 2.23 De Lancy, William 3.96 j Danier, J .74 Dafonis, Abtstedes 11.88 ' Daniels, Lonnis C Delaney, Edward F 2.34 47.75 .07 Davis, Nathan P 38.06 Davies, Rich. David Dahl, Oswald 3.87 I Daniels, Louis H Delaney, James Francis .. . 3.12 27.81 80.39 Davis, Oscar Thomas 1.40 Daniels, Norman 10.28 1 Davila, Manuel J., Jr. Dahl, Walter N Delaney, Joseph 10.89 is. Paul H 2.58 3.96 .25 , Daniels, Raymond D 32.66 Davilla, D Dahlen, F.dw. J De La Reguera, J. is, Richard A 3.73 8.29 Daniels, Thomas W 3.96 Dahlenborg, T Fernandez '4.95 is, Ross 0 1.44 Dahler, F 4.28 , Daniels, William H 10 Deller, August W ' 3.47 is, Rudolph 13.06 Dahlquist, R. V 23.94 Daniels, William J. B 1.48 DeUinger, James M 1.98 1 is. Warren 01 Danielson, A. E 17 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Delmonico, E. H 4.22 24.78 Calvert 4539 Davis, Wm Danielson, Bjarne 46.21 Deloacl>, William R , 7.82 2.16 276 State St. Davis, William P D'Anjou, Harry J 2.06 BOSTON Del Rosso, Louis • 2.82 Bowdoin 4455 Davison, Alfred C 34.43 Danko, John J 4.00 Del Valle, T 8.91 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. D'Avonlin, Douglas J 7.34 6.12 Earl Mayo, Toxie Samford, D. Danzey, Clotis A De Marino, Joe 6.35 Cleveland 7391 Dawden, L. W 75 7.13 CHICAGO Thornhill: Your gear is being Danzey, Morris J., Jr 24 W. Superior Ave. Dowe, Roddy 20.38 Superior 5175 1.06 held for you at the offices of Darby, Roger N 2.13 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Dawson, Carl G 02 CLEVELAND Seatrain Lines,- 30 Broadway,' D'Archowlean, F Main 0147 Dawson, Joseph E 11.91 Darcy, Donald D 10.74 DETROIT New York 6, N. Y. 1038 Third St. Day, Billie B 41.95 ANGELO CAMARATA Cadillac 6857 Day, Sidney C 33 Get in touch with A^^coa DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 15.14 Steamship Company, Pier ' 45, Melrose 4110 Day, Theo. Carl GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd St. Day, Howard Elbert 3.23 North River, New York. You Phone 2-8448 Dayse, Harold 13.46 are due a division of wages from JOE BRENNAN JOSEPH J. JOHNSON HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Dayton, Raymond E 4.82 the Cavalier. Your brothers request you to Get in touch with your attor­ Phone 58777 920 Main St. neys, Freedman, L a n d y and contact them at 3059 N. 16th JACKSONVILLE Phone 5-5919 Lerry, 900 Jefferson Building, Street, Philadelphia, Pa. There MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. 1015 Chestnut St., Philadelphia has been a death in your family. Chester 5-3110 7, Pa., as soon aS you can. This & 1 & MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ JOHN MACKISON is about your claim against the Phone 2-1754 farers .International Union is available to all members who wish 1440 Bleury St. You are requested to get in MONTREAL SS Cobble Hill. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment nf 10 NW 11th St. touch with Miss Edna Reynolds, MIAMI i ^ % NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have JOHN F. TATE General Delivery, Detroit, Mich. Magnolia 6112-6113 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Contact Freeman, Landy and a, % % NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. SIU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 Lerry, attorneys, 900 Jefferson CHARLES E. LEHNERT However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 127-129 Bank St. Building, 1015 Chestnut St., Phil­ Get in touch with Harry NORFOLK Phone 4-1083 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, adelphia 7, Pa. This is about your Brooks, Bldg. E., Apt. 6, Veter­ PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 claim against the SS Grenville ans Housing Project, Lido Beach, Lombard 3-7651 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. M. Dodge. Long Island, N.Y. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 t i t 4. t PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. NORMAN WEST JOHN WILLIAM RYDER Phone 2599 To the Editor: Contact Michael Iwassko, P-3You are requested to get in SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. 1219, at the Boston Hall. This is touch with Mrs. Shirley Wessel, Douglas 25475 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the about your gear which you left Supervisor, Missing Seamen Bu­ SAN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 address below: aboard the SS James M. Gillis, reau, Seamen's Church Institute, SAVANNAH 220 "East Bay St. Smith and Johnson, when you 25 South Street, New York 4, Phone 8-1728 were Engine Delegate. N. Y. Name SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 its. 4. S. t TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. JOHN CANNON JOSEPH CORMIER street Address Phone M-1323 "U Write to Wm. J. Smith imme­ Contact Miss E. F. Fuller, 60 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. diately at 25 South St., New Wyeth Street, Maiden 48, Mass. Garheld 2112 City State York, N.Y. . .440 Avalon Blvd. WILMINGTON % X \ Terminal 4-3131 WALTER JOSEPH BAKER 4^ » Signed . .602 Boughton St. WATSON EDWARD CAHR Get in touch with your moth­ VICTORIA, B.C. Garden 8331 Your wife requests that you er, Mrs. M. L. Roberts, Monroe 205 Abbott St. VANCOUVER Book No. write her at the new .address, 33 Hotel, Portsmouth, Virginia, at Pacific 7824 Madison Ave., Jersey City, N.J. once. It is very important. nclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company SIU HALLS NOTICE! MONEY DUE PERSONALS Notice To All SlU Members % �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November'21. 1947 Seafarers Points Way To Real Labor Unity dO Shipyard Pledges Aid 'Anytime, Anyplace' SIU Canadian Distriit Aids Men Thank William Rentz Nov. 5, 1947 Baltimore Port Agent Seafarers Int. Union Seafarers AFL Hat Union May I, on behalf of our National officers and membership thank you The. S e a f a rers International Union's " exceptional coopei'ation' during the 136-day strike waged %y the Industrial Union of Mar•ine- and Shipbuilding Workers CIO; brought a stirring message «f tribute and a reciprocal pledge cf "support at any time and any iplace" f- om Thomas J. Gallagher, National Organizational Direct­ or ^or the shipyard workers. "Your cooperation in our strike fias made our members feel that your union is their own and that an injury to you would be an injury t> themselves," Gallagher said'. The SIU can "count on us for support at any time and any |»;ace," l.e added. JOIN LINES G.aiiagher's message, contained in-a letter sent to the SIU on Nov; 5. was in acknowledgement ef the Seafarers support through­ out the long strike that tied up eight Atlantic Coast shipyards of tiae Beti.lehem Steel Corporation. Militant Seafarers spiritedly refeiforeed th.e CIO picketlines in •nost-of the affected areas, with grea :est concentration in the .of .Baltimore and. New York, wnerein Bethlehem's large.st yards are located. In his letter, which was ad­ dressed to William "Curly" Rentz. Baltimore Port Agent, and Raul Hall, SIU vice-president, -tlie Shipyard Workers' organiza­ tional jirec.u" pointed out that ftis'uniozi 'Vouid only have held out as long as it did. and fought as haro as it did because 0fe-;was-given the support by lal»of organizations .such as your«elve.s." MONTREAL — The Seafarer's for the kind and exceptional cooperation you have granted this union dur­ fast-growing reputation as solid ing the present strike. supporters of fellow trade-union­ Because of employer arrogance we were forced to take on two of the ists in need of help, spread out largest corporations in America—U. S. Steel and Bethlehem. These corpo­ across the border last week as workers got their first rations decided to smash our union in preparation for an offensive against Canadian glimpse of SIU solidarity. ail c'^-'-ganized labor in an effort to increase profits and deteriorate wages, In a response to a request for seniority and good grievance machinery. aid from Local 49, United Hat­ We alleged that the employers were supported in this strike by the ters, Cap and Millinery Workers NAM (National Association of Manufacturers). And our union could only International Union, AFL, a con­ tingent of SIU members was have held out as long as it did, because it was given the support by labor dispatched from the Montreal organizations such as yourselves. Hall to protect a group of mil­ It is needless for me to say that you may count on us for support at linery workers from intimida­ tion by communist goons of the any time and any place. rival Fur and Leather Workers Your cooperation in our strike has made our members feel that your Union, CIO. union is their own and an injury to you would be an injury to themselves. FIRST TIME WTien the rest of labor learns the meaning of solidarity, as your mem­ It was the first time whitebers must have learned it through your leadership, then the American la­ capped Seafarers were seen in bor movement will have nothing to fear from its would-be destroyers and action on the Montreal Labor exploiters. Thos. J. Gallagher front and according to Mike 'Never Such Union Cooperation' Seafarers International Union of N.A. 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 1 w ish to take this opportunity to express my thanks and gratitude for the help your local representative, Mike Quirke, has so generously given us in our recent organization campaign in the handbag industry. Through the able leadership and the marvelous discipline of your members, we were fortunate to bring about a successful conclusion in the handbag industry and thereby obtained a 10 percent increase in wages, reduction of work week to 40 hours, union shop, checkoff, etc. In my many years in the labor movement, never have 1 seen such splendid inter-union cooperation and discipline. It certainly reflects very favorably upon the organization which you represent. For your information, two years ago the communist-controlled Fur and Leather Workers Union, CIO, solicited members during a strike con­ ducted by the AFL Handbag Union and helped smash the strike at that time. The workers having learned that it never pays to belong to a comniurist-controlled union decided to return to the AFL organization. These PICKETLINE PICTURES 1 work^ rs are back in the fold of the AFL and your organization in Montreal Considerable space in the Nov.! ccntributed greatly towards that end. I would like you to know that we ap­ i'? issue of "The Shipyard Wor.kpreciate those efforts very deeply. Maurice Silcoff er," otficial publication of the CIO union, was devoted to the 1 A.FL Seafarers' active role in the, strike Photographs of SIU-SUP men ipicketin.g in fo.-ce on lUMSWA piclcetlines in th-."' port of Balti­ more, along with grateful acfenowledgetnents for the SIU's "unstinted a.kl." were prominentBy JOHNNIE ARABASZ lb' displayed. Galla,gher'3 letter was printed This is the time when seamen entirety. must be on guard. There's a pretty confusing vstate of affairs LICKED SCABS in the maritime industry with a The CIO paper stated that re- lot of the oldtime bed-partners iftiforcement of the picketlines now pulling each other's hair "toy SiU-SUP men in Baltimore out. A'' usual the commies are "had steadily cut down the num­ in the center of the picture. ber of .-oabo." Practically every working stiff knows by now that the SIU has Although the excellent rela­ ahvvays been against the commies. tions 'oetween the two unions We la'oeled them for what they bave -fu.nctioned smoothly for a I<)ng time, the Seafarers' all-out are in the labor movement hnd backing of the CIO union and we stuck to it right along. We the reciprocal pledge of support never made any deals with them from the Shipyard Workers' na­ and we always said no honest tional office are regarded- as rare trade unionist could work with them. As we see it, they have in AFL-CIO history. always been a menance to the With the settlement of the 1 V-N working man and they still are. fitrike at Bethlehem, the ship­ SIU SAW DEAL yard wor'xers won a 12-cent-anhbUr wage increase, in addition The SIU was pointing out the to new provisions covering work­ commies as dangerous traitors, ing-conditions and clarification especially on the waterfront, of seniority clauses. when the bureaucrats—who are / Situation in iMaritime industry Caiis For A Ciear-Cnt Program now doing all the red-baiting— were playing buddies with the Moscow fronters. Of all the spots the commies have appeared as traitors, the watei'front is the place where they have been the most traitor­ ous. But now that the reds are be­ ing shown up and tossed out of labor unions, the .shipowners find it very convenient to brand anyone they don't like or show signs of giving them a fight as "reds." And that's what we must be on guard for. It looks like we'll be in for a lot of attacks in the coming year. PROGRAM We must be prepared for these attacks with a program. This program for the future should be along these lines: 1. Fight the communist party. They are, after all, i-esponsible for much of the present confu­ sion because of their palsy-walsy pro-shipowner program during the war, which is new being pushed so successfully by the so-called Curran grqup (alias the U.S. Lines group). 2. Prepare our strike appara­ tus for action. 3. Maintain our traditional pol­ icy of respecting all bonafide picketlines. 4. Draft a program for the el­ imination of sub-standard condi­ tions on competitive foreign ships, preferably backed by strike action. 5. Call on all unions to respect each other's legitimate beefs at all times. 6. Start a drive to increase the manning scales. As the maritime picture be­ comes more confused and com­ plicated, now more than ever is the time for the Seafarers to adopt a clear-cut program to en­ sure steady sailing in the future. Quirke, SIU Patrolman, they cre­ ated a very favorable impression and inspired great confidence in the millinery workers. High praise for the Seafarers display of militant trade-union­ ism came from Maurice Silcoff, manager of Local 49 in a letter to SIU headquarters, in which he declared: "In my many years in the la­ bor movement, never have I seen such splendid inter-union cooperation and discipline. It cer­ tainly reflects very favorably up­ on your organization." The situation which resulted in the Seafarers action grew out of attempts on the part of the communist-controlled CIO Fur and Leather Workers Union to intimidate workers in Montreal's handbag industry who sought improvement of their status through the AFL millinery work­ ers union. RETURN TO AFL The handbag workers were re­ turning to the AFL after two years in the CIO union, which had solicited them during an AFL strike. The commie-led unlon'.s finky organizing drive at the height of the walkout re­ sulted in smashing of the strike. Their return to the AFL last week climaxed their increasing disgust with the communist-con- - • trolled policies of the CIO group. ' Indignant commies then opened up with threats of violence andintimidation to the workers as they went to their jobs. Cooperation between-unions in Montreal has not been particu­ larly notable, Quirke pointed out, but he has hopes now "that the example set by the Seafarex's will inject a new spirit of frat­ ernity into the Montreal labor movement." He gave special mention to the crew of the SS Alcoa Pe­ gasus for enabling the Hall "to send out some real good SIU men." He also praised the Pe­ gasus' Chief Mate for his coop­ eration. Pegasus crewmembers aiding the millinery workers were: G, Coker, L. Kyscr, F. Drozak, J, Hogue and C. Vaught. The following SIU men from the Montreal Hall also partici­ pated in the beef: C. Moats, O. Henry, D. Brown, R. Murrin, J. Ronaldson and N. Quinlcn. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 November 21, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 47 Description An account of the resource Headlines CITIES SERVICE ELECTION EXTENDED SO TWO MOIR CREW CAN CAST VOTES HEARING TO DETERMINE TIDEWATER VOTE SET-UP SIU ORGANIZING DRIVE GAINS SIX OUTFITS IN THREE MONTHS ANTI-CP UNIONS IN AMERCIA FORM NEW GROUP SOUTH STAR CREW DEMANDSSAFE LASHING OD DECK CARGO TIDEWATER MEN WANT SIU,SAY ORGANIZER SEADFARERS URGED TO DONATE TO THE BLOOD BANK MAILLOVERSEAS XMAS PARCELS EARLY,SAYS PO WITNESSES TO ACCIDENT NEED IN GUIANA TAMPA SHIPPING SLOWS,BUY SUN DRAWS LAKES MEN NEGLECT BY COMPANY,HEALTH AUTHORITIES LED TO DEATH OF SEAFARERS,CREW CHARGESMARCUS HOOK AGENTS THANKS CREW FOR MAKING PAYOFFS A PLEASURE FEW GASSHOUDS WRECK GOOD WEEK OF PAYOFFS IN SAN-FRANCISCO FLORIDA CREWING EMPTIES HALL IN PORT MIAMI PHILLY WORKS TOWARD GETTING MORE PAYOFFS LAKED CONTRACT REOPENING DUE; SEND IN SUGGEST CHANGES NOW BERNSTEIN SHIP TURNS ABOUT IN RECORD TIME SHIPOWNERS PRESSURE CONGRESS TO EXEMPT SEAMEN FROM HOUR -LAW CREW COOPERATION WITH PATROLMEN IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD PAYOFFS MEMBERS SHOULD GET TO MEETINGS ON TIME AND SAVE THEMSELVES TRIP BEFORE COMMITTEE GREAT LAKES SEAFARESE MUST HOLD SHIP MEETINGS BEFORE LAY-UPS NEW ORLEANS AWAITING LAST MINUTE SPURT LAKES SEAMEN WAITING FOR CHANCE TO VOTE FOR SIU MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPS BEFORE MONTH ENDS NIANTIC VIC CREW CITES ROUGH TRIP IN ORESSING FIOR CLASSIFACTIONOF AMMONIUM NITRATE AS PENALTY LOAD FOOD SHORTAGE ,POOR BUYING SCORED BY SS AMES STEWARD NIGHTMARE IN NOVERTIME LAND SPORT CURRENT EVENTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/21/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c346ceecfa672491d9e60b29a79100c5.PDF cb386811bb6c889e0cdfd601b3f69913 PDF Text Text ,«.ir.- • •- ''•• V'' J,. .: V '« - y Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America NEW YORK. N.Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 1947 VOL. IX. Hanna Voting To Commence November 19 Two More Companies Sign NEW YORK, Nov. 13—Two newly-contracted companies are now operating out of New York with Seafarers crews, it was announced today by SIU Gen­ eral Organizer Lindsey Williarp^. The latest additions to the Union's steadily grow­ ing list of contracted companies are the Seatrade Corporation, which is running freight ships to ports in Germany, and John M. Carras, Incorporated, whose tankers will operate between South American and Atlantic Coast ports. Handling the negotiations which resulted in the newest SIU agreements were Robert A. Matthews, Headquarters representative; Al Kerr, prganizer; and Brother Williams. Williams stated that the Seatrade and Carras con­ tracts are further evidence of the effective organizing campaign the SIU is conducting to put more jobs on the Union's Hiring Hall boards. CLEVELAND—NLRB officials Nov. 12 scheduled the election for the M. A. Hanna Company fleet to begin around Nov. 19th. Hanna cre\vmembers u'ill vote when their respective ships hit a lower Lakes port, on or after that date. Appearing on the ballot with the SIU Great Lakes District will be the Lake Sailors Union, Independent. This is the same outfit which has often^ been ac­ cused of being a step child of the Lake Carriers Association and a strictly stooge outfit for the shipowners. The election directive in the Hanna case was issued on No­ vember 6th, and specified that an election be held oh the Han­ na ships within the next 30 days. All those unlicensed seamen on the Hanna payroll as of With only two more ships of the Cities Service October 31st will be eligible to vote with the exception of su fleet remaining to be voted, the Seafarers Inter­ pervisory personnel. Stewards national Union is maintaining its lead of more have been clarified as super than 75 percent of the total ballots cast thus far. visory. The Hanna Fleet comprises This figure is, of course, unofficial and is based thirteen ships a s follows on the reports of SIU observerst Edward K. Berwind, W. B who watched the voting. The SIU to represent them, and be­ Crawford, Emory L. Ford, Fred latest ship to be polled was the fore long the Seafarers will be G. Hartwell, Joseph Wood, La SS Council Grove, which voted certified as bargaining agent. Belle, Carle Conway, George R. in Philadelphia on November 7. When that happens, the com­ Fink, H. Edkin, la. W. Hill, Ed­ pany will have to sit down Previously the Chiwawa, Paoli, mund W. Mudge, David M. around the bargaining table with Cantigny, Abiqua, and Logan's Weir, Ernest T. Weir. Fort were voted, all rolling up a Union Negotiating Committee an impressive majority for the and grant its employees the same high standards which other tankUnion. ermen, members of the SIU, al­ Two ships, the SS French ready have. Creek , and the SS Lone Jack, Seafarers Holds Lead Jn Cities Servire Vote Shipbuilders Vote To End 136-Day Strike An agreement ending the 136day-old strike . against Atlantic Coast shipyards of the Bethle­ hem Company was reached this week calling for a 12-cent-anhour wage increase for the 22,000 members of the CIO Marine and Shipbuilding Union. The termination of the fourmonth long strike which saw CIO picketlines reinforced by white-capped Seafarers in most Atlantic Coast ports, affects ship­ yards in New York, Boston, Hobbken and Baltimore. NEW PROVISIONS The only remaining unsettled yard is the United States Steel shipyard at Kearney, N.J. A quick settlement is expected there now that Bethlehem has fallen in line. In addition to the^ 12-cent-anhour raise, other new provisions covering working conditions were gained including clarification of seniority clauses.- are on the shuttle run between the Persian Gulf and France, and the company estimates that these tankers will not arrive back in an American port until the lat­ ter part of December. Since the election period is due to end on November 20, unless an extension in time is requested, the crews of the French Creek and the Lone Jack will ^not cast their ballots. NO SURPRISE The overwhelming vote for the SIU comes as no surprise to the organizers who early in the campaign reported that the Cities Service unlicensed per­ sonnel were very much in favor of Seafarers representaiion and were signing pledge cards as soon as they could. The company, on the other hand, maintained that the em­ ployees did not want or need a bargaining agent, and that the election would prove to be a waste of time. Events have borne out that the men really did want the NO. 46 Another Tanker Outfit, Carras,Signs Contract With The Seafarers NEW YORK—The drive by the SIU to organize the tanker industry moved ahead this week when a new company, John A. Carras Incorporated, signed an agreement with the Union. Starting with Tanker Sag Harbor and continuing on through the contract with Petrol* Tankers Industries, this brings pact comes just at the time that to three the number of tanker the Cities Service tankermen companies which have come to are balloting on whether or not terms with the Seafarers with­ the Seafarers should represent them as their bargaining agent. in the past few months. Although this agreement would The contract between the SIU and Carras provides the best constitute another reason for the conditions and. wages in the Cities Service employes to vote tanker industry, and are stand­ for the SIU, such encourage­ ard in all Union tanker agree­ ment is not needed as the men are already aware of the ad­ ments. Among the features are 28 vantages of belonging to the Un­ days of paid vacation per year, ion and are casting an impres­ nine paid holidays a year, and sive total of votes for the &aall work performed in port af­ farers. Also coming up is a possible ter 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. to be paid for at the overtime election in the Tidewater Asso­ ciated Oil Company, although rate of pay. Overtime pay is also the best the company is resorting to any in the field with men earning measures to prevent such an ac­ less than $210.00 per month re­ tion. Assisting the company in this ceiving $1.10 per hour, and $1.40 maneuver is the Tidewater Tankthe hourly rate for those earn­ ermen's Association, which is ing $210.00 and over. Although the agreement was dominated by the company and signed for one year, it contains which has not obtained any the exclusive SIU provision that gainst for the workers, being the wage question can be re­ used merely to stall any real at­ opened at any time during the tempts to organize the fleet. But the SIU is rfioving fast in life of the contract. This pro­ tects the membership in case the the tanker field, and after Cities Service, Tidewatej shouldn't be cost-of-living goes up. Announcement of this newest too tough a nut to crack. SIU Rejects NMU "Unity" Bid When Commies Pull Phony Picketlines During Cities Service Voting At a crowded headquarters meeting in New York, the SIU voted unanimously to file the NMU's latest "invitation" to a "unity" conference later this month right where it belonged in the first place—in the wastebasket. Many members hit the deck before the vote was taken to tell just what they thought of this newest phony commie tac­ tic, and there was never any doubt about their viewpoint. If there' was any justification needed for the SIU's quick and decisive action it wasn't hard to find. Hardly had the "invita­ tion" been received at headquar­ ters when .the NMU commies were demonstrating their de­ sire for "unity" by picketing several Cities •Service tankers while the crews were voting in an election in which the NMU wasn't even on the ballot. Although the NMU was certi­ fied on the Cities Service fleet in 1940, the commies never saw fit to do anything for the tank­ er crews until it looked as if the SIU was going to win Then it did nothing but try to obstruct the SIU, while yell­ ing for unity. What actually happens on NMU ships shows its incapacity to handle its responsibilities as a union. On NMU ships, the big ma­ jority of key ratings are shipped from the dock without regard for union membership. These key ratings then proceed to fire un­ ion men right and left, and the NMU does just nothing about the situation. A good example of this oc­ curred recently on the America, U. S. Lines, when 12 men in the Stewards Department were fired by the Headwaiter for union ac­ tivity. In addition, the company was able to fire the America crew's delegate to the NMU conven­ tion. The NMU took no action in either case. Certainly there can be no work­ ing unity with a union in which one faction represents the com­ munist party, another faction represents the U.S. Lines and other companies, and nobody represents the membership. In tossing out the NMU's phony bid, the SIU membership did not reject the basic idea of labor unity on labor issues, as Brother after Brother made clear. Meanwhile, the SIU will con­ tinue its traditional policy of real unity—of respecting all pic­ ketlines, including the NMU's, based on legitimate economic complaints. �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 14. 1947 S LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER i - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. P. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 A Fine Thanks The dark shadow of mass unemployment along the waterfront is rising again to plague the lives of the men who sail the ships for a livelihood. Already jobs are be­ coming scarce, and if the present trend continues there will be thousands of American seamen out of work with­ in the next year or two at the most. What is causing this decline in jobs for merchant seamen? Certainly international trade has not dropped off. American manufacturers and exporters feel that dur­ ing the next five years Europe will receive a large por­ tion of what is produced in this country. Why theh the fear of unemployment? All the time that the wealthy and powerful ship­ owners have been grudgingly paying American merchant seamen decent wages and granting them, fairly good con­ ditions, they have been deep in thought on how best to force a return to the days when the shipowners set the wages and conditions, and an")' man who complained was blacklisted. The war interrupted the favorite day dreams of the operators in which a merchant seaman came hat in hand for a job, sobbing that his family was starving and he would work for practically nothing. But with the end of the war, the sport was resumed, only this time the ship­ owners came up with cvimethod to bring about the state of affairs they desired. First came the phony transfers of American bottoms to Panamanian and Honduran registry, where, although controlled by American capital, these ships were operated under foreign flags, subject to the lax laws of those coun­ tries, and paying wages far under the U. S. scale. Never­ theless, these ships competed with American flag ships, and undercut rates to a great extent. . The next move was to force artificial unemployment so that there would be more men than jobs, and that would force a dog-eat-dog situation on the waterfront. To this end the shipowners started laying up ships in the boneyard in great numbers, and coupled this with sales of dry cargo ships and tankers to foreign companies. Of course, the operators won't suffer by this last because most of the shipping companies are owned by in­ ternational interests, and all the profits will undoubtedly find its way into the same pockets. That's why U. S. merchant seamen are worried about the future. For the sake of profits, already at a record high, the shipowners are ready and willing to bring un­ employment and starvation to the American waterfront. A fine way to thank the men who made the Ameri­ can merchant marine the greatest in the world, and a fine tribute to the men who "kept them sailing" in the dark days of Nazi terror. But after all, what can be expected from these shipowners who .worship the dollar, and to whom human beings mean less than dirt. S. . cV Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL M. PARASCHIEV W. E. STORVIS C. O. UNDERWOOD G. ROGERS J. McNEELY G. BISCHOFF J. V. KELLY T. MUSGOVAGE R. WOODWARD F. WALLACE F. BECKER McDILDA E. T. BROWN G. CARLSON F. NERING W. VAUGHN E. B. HAYES W. B. CHANDLER N, HUFF R. EGAN G. J. MILLER - G. RODRIQUEZ W. BARRETT E. CARAVONA ^ 1 BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. A. BONTI , R. LORD J. MURPHY (S0P) G. MEANEY J. BARRON H. SCHWARZ E. HUDSON E. DELLAMANO J. O'BYRNE J. McKEEN (SUP) M. DEANE S. WALSH J. ROY X t % NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL O. S. SHAHAN W. K. WUNG J. J. O'NEILL « G. CURL A. S. CONTI C. T. WHITE R. L, McGREW F. R. DE VASHER ' I. E.-MATHERNE M. LIUZZA G. A. WILLIAMS G. ^HARllEMAN L. A. HOLMES W. C. COLLEY J. E. SILKOWSKI R. E. TRULY L. CLARKE C. C. RAYFUSE J. E. PENCON A. J. LE JEUNE MARJORY "LINDA" EVANS J. B. GEISSLER You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:^0 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) E. E. DAVIS E. M. LOOPER E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS L. GROVER C. MASON J. E. MAGUIRE A. A. SAMPSON R. BUNCH XXX - MOBILE HOSPITAL E. J. PETITPAS W. C. JEFFERIES H. J. BISHOP E. L. MEYERS C. WALKER S. P. MORRIS JESS MILES M. C. CARDANA P. M. BUSBY R. GRANT ROBERT BURKS M. C. PETERSON J. L. BALLARD XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL WM. BARGONE DAN GRAVES A. MCALPIN W. CARVANN W. VORRELL �THE SEAFARERS Friday, November 14. 1947 ^ Auto Workers Get Rid Of CP Leaders REAL OLD SALT ATLANTIC CITY—The anticommunists in the CIO got a real boost this week when the pow­ erful United Automobile Work­ ers ousted the small but voci­ ferous communist group that had exercised control for the past few years. Swept away bjt, the surge that carried Walter Reuther into of­ fice again as president by a 10to-1 majority was George Addes, secretary-treasurer of the union since its inception, and for a long time the leader of the left wing forces. Emil Mazey, who was elected over Addes by a 2-to-l majority, was supported by the Reuther group. This group has made no bones over the fact that it ex­ pects to sweep the communists out of the union where they have been a disruptive factor. Reuther's election was not ser­ iously contested. The so-called rank-and-file put up a candi­ date, but this was merely a facesaving gesture. Fifty years as a seaman is the proud boast of Joseph Michael, FWT, above. Brother Michael started sailing in 1898, when he was just fourteen years old, and his first trip was delivering supplies to Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders in Cuba. He ht^ds Book number 159 in the Union, and has done his part as a good Union man, organizing the Isthmian Steam­ ship Company's fleet. LOG Coast Guard Fights To Recapturo Hoaring Units, Dospito Effoctivo Uso Of Solf-Discipiino By Unions The Coast Guard is still bat­ tling away to recapture its pow­ er of "life and death" over the American merchant seaman. Brasshats of the Treasury De­ partment's military arm have been carrying on an unceasing fight to win absolute power to suspend or revoke seamen's li­ censes and certificates in spite of the Administrative Procedure Act, which went into effect last June 11. The Act provides that only per­ sons appointed through the Civil Service Commission as examiners can conduct hearings relating to disciplinary or enforcement mat­ ters coming within the jurisdic­ tion of a particular department. Claiming that the provisions of the Act have created a back­ log of cases due to the lack of funds necessary for the employ- Marine Allied Workers Hoid Meet in New Orleans, Lay Down Policy ment of civilian examiners to conduct its merchant marine hearings, the Coast Guard is pressing Congress for an amend­ ment to the Act to permit its of­ ficers to preside at disciplinary hearings. Although the House has taken no final action, the Senate Judic­ iary Committee reported favor­ ably on the amendment in July. SIU IN FIGHT The Seafarers International Union, which has consistently attacked the Coast Guard hear­ ing units as "kangeroo courts," has been in the forefront of the fight to free merchant seamen from the arbitrary rulings hand­ ed down by the military. At hearings in Washington, Union representatives protested the transfer of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation from the Commerce Department to the Coast Guard. The Union is also tooth and nail against the amendment which would allow Coast Guard officers to again serve as ex­ aminers. The SIU has successfully prov­ en that a program of self-dis­ cipline is far more effective and wholesome than the severe, ironhanded penalties imposed by the Coast Guard in military fashion over civilian workers. Recognizing that shipboard of­ fenders are detrimental to all hands and to the Union, the SIU favors handling of these cases by Unon trial committees. So far the SIU's program of self-discipline has achieved not­ able results, with a sharp decline noted on the number of offenses being reported. Further evidence that discip­ line among seamen had improved since the Coast Guard's author­ ity was curtailed, was voiced this week by Capt. William C. Ash, business manager and secretary of Local 88, Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL. SIU PROGRAM Ash pointed to the fact that maritime unions are now settl­ ing matters satisfactorily and are R. J. Thomas, from whom Reuther wrested the post at By EARL SHEPPARD the last election, did not run. Richard Gosser and Jack Liv­ NEW ORLEANS—The Marine held twice monthly, alternating ingston, also Reuther candidates Allied Workers held their first on Wednesday nights with At were elected vice-presidents. meeting here this week, and, lantic and Gulf District meet­ with about 75 members in at­ ings. COMPLETE BEATING tendance, vigorously went to 4. That all members must at­ This entire convention has work to lay down a policy to tend meetings when they are been one defeat after another govern them. The following mo­ on their watch below; only sick for the Addes-Thomas-commu- tions were made and carried members or members on vaca­ nist forces. unanimously: tion to be excused. First the convention went on 1. That the MAW be governed 5. That all crews elect a Dele­ record to comply with the anti- by those parts of the SIU Con­ gate before the vessels leave communist section of the Taft- stitution which apply until such dock. His duties are to make out Hartley law, then CIO presi­ time as a Constitution can be the repair list, check stores, and dent Philip Murray addressed drawn up to meet the neces­ look out for the general wel­ the group and tendered Reuther sary qualifications for all MAW fare of the crew. Furthermore, an unqualified endorsement, fol­ membei-s. he is to see that the members lowing which the red-headed of his crew attend regular meet­ 2. That the SIU agenda be ac­ president was reelected and his cepted for the purpose of hand­ ings when in the port of New colleague unseated a left wing ling the business of MAW reg­ Orleans. stalwart. ular meetings in the port of New Several members hit the deck There is no doubt that the Orleans. on various issues under good anti-communists in the CIO, and 3. That regular meetings be and welfare. The meeting was there are many, will take new t nthusiastic and constructive, and heart from the UAW, it appears that soon bigger and A few years ago the com­ better MAW meetings will be munist party held a dominant held in this port. position in the UAW and partyBUSINESS OKAY linei-s occupied jobs as organ­ izers, educational directors, and Shipping has slowed down editors of the various publica­ somewhat in the Crescent City, tions put out by the union. however book members of all Today they are on their way ratings are finding it compara­ NEW YORK — A discussion out and few, if any, will be left tively easy to ship out. Busi­ after the coming house-clean­ of the practical development of ness has been good and we still the all-aluminum ship along with ing. In the face of a declining have our quota of ships paying It is intei'esting to note that consideration of the laws and freight market, American ship­ off and signing on. the commie splinter groups, as regulations governing American ping received another blow by The membership here will soon the entrance of three Russian they did in the NMU-CIO, shipping was expected to engage be enjoying the facilities of the operated lend-lease ships into the attention of the 55th annual united with the communists to new Hall. We should take title meeting of the Society of Naval fight Reuther and his policies. American tramp trade, offering near the middle of the month, Architects and Marine Engineers Other outside groups also tried cut-rate freight rates. and it won't take us long to to interfere in the inner work­ this weekend. The ships involved are part of shape it up—SIU style. Actually, Alcoa has an alum­ ings of the union, but they were the ninety-five vessel fleet lendThe place is big enough to rebuffed by the militant Auto inum alloy ship completely de­ leased to Russia during the war Workers who want to run their signed but no contract has yet have everything from soup to which that country has refused own union in an honest fashion. been awarded for its construc­ nuts, and from what we hear to return to the U.S. Maritime tion. According to the construc­ the Brothers will be happy to Commission. tion experts, such a ship would occupy their new home. Specifically, the three ships are be less corrosive than a steel It's been raining eels and fly­ hull when exposed to salt water. ing fish down here. Any of the now engaged in transporting coal Also scheduled for discussion Biothers contemplating heading from the U.S. to Sweden at 90c by the Society were future de­ down to these parts will do well to $1.65 below the prevailing signs for cargo and passenger to bring along foul weather rate. Undercutting, as the Russians ships, the use of electronics in gear. A Mae West jacket won't navigation, the design of mech-- be wasted either. Brother Moon are now doing, hits hard at the anical reduction gears for pro­ Kouns remarked this morning American volume of shipping and further reduces the ability pulsion machinery, the use of that he could have rowed from of U.S. operators to compete in plastic paints for underwater sections of ships, the design of Jackson Avenue to Canal Street a field where foreign flag vessels small river and harbor craft and without once touching the are already offering reductions of 10 to 15 percent. the multiple skeg stern. bricks. Architects Find Advantages In Aluminum Ships Page Three punishing infractions of safety rules and regulations. He added that one union had begun an, educational program among its inembers stressing the regulations which must be ob­ served. The union he referred to was the SIU. Trial committees in seamen's unions examine members on all charges. Ash explained, and in most cases penalties are imposed more quickly than they would be before a Coast Guard hearing unit, and with better results. Touching on the Coast Guard hearing units as they involve members of his own organization, Ash questioned the ability of the average hearing officer, who "rarely is higher in rank than lieutenant commander and has had limited sea experience," to try veteran merchant marine of­ ficers with long years of exper­ ience at sea. In a memorandum to the House Judiciary Commttee, Acting Sec­ retary of the Treasury A. L. Wiggins threw up something of a threat should sufficient fimds not be forthcoming to enable the Coast Guard to get civihan per­ sonnel to tackle the backlog of cases on its dockets. SEEKS EXEMPTION "If the money is not made available," he said, "it will be necessary to obtain an exemp­ tion from the act which would permit Coast Guard officers to continue as examiners." He added, however, that if neither the funds nor exemption is provided the Coast Guard will probably have to discontinue the hearings .altogether. The last alternative—the end­ ing of the hearing units entirely —is what merchant seamen, the Seafarers in particular, hi'ave been pushing for. The SIU has consistently main­ tained that there is no logical basis for the imposition of the Coast Guard's military rule over civilian seamen. It is on record to fight contin­ uance of this rule until the Coast Guard hearing unit is completely dissolved. Russia Uses Lend-lease Ships To Undercut US Tramp Steamers The influx of foreign operators is becoming so gi'eat that at present at least 100 American vessels have been made idle and the number is expected to rise to 200. The ironical fact of the whole matter is that most of the for-"* eign ships ai-e former United States vessels purchased in the surplus market. Available cargo for these ships —both foreign and American—is steadily going down with the November export of coal esti­ mated to be one-and-one-half million tons lower than expected. Likewise, grain shipments are expected to drop. With the Russians now engag­ ed in a rate-cutting war, and with the possibility that more of the 95 lend-leased ships will be put into the tramp trade, Am­ erican operators expect to be eliminated entirely from the field. tT �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Opposition iMounts To iMO Program For Ship Saios And Transfers FridaF. November 14« 1947 Keep Her Steady As She Goes We all know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do; 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and lake an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a. ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. 6. Study your contracts and shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and by-laws. the 100 tankers in the face of these citizen's applications for Panamanian registry, as well as certain applications for United States registry." He said the commission's coun­ sel approved the plan. The Sen­ atorial committee is proceeding, Counsel for the committee has however, on the assumption that These sales make a total of stated that "We are satisfied this authority is still question­ 1,555 ships disposed of since the there is not any legal authoriza­ able. beginning of the program, the tion for the sales." Commission stated in a report He added "they have been to Congress. rushing these sales ever since One of the significant sections they heard the Senator (Ken MOBILE—As the result of a enough seamen with qualified ports were far more lenient. of the report reveals the "run­ neth Wherry, Neb.) was look­ conference between SIU Port ratings to man every ship gning ing into it." Commenting on the situation, away" intentions of some of the out." Agent Cal Tanner and city of­ the daily "Mobile Register" said As in t,h e dry-cargo sales American purchasers, who are ficials here, seamen who have a The reason for this was that that it seemed pretty rough "to American buyers are purchasing apparently looking for a loop­ tankers with a view to cheaper few drinks but mind their own the police were giving the port pounce upon transient seamen hole to escape payment of the for indulging in drink to excess operation under the Panamanian business can expect better treat­ a bad name, he explained. American wage scale and the flag. ment from the local cops than Tanner was backed up by the after weeks and months aboard regulations required by the they have been getting recently. director of the Catholic Mari­ ship when quite a few perman­ This was borne out by Vice Steamboat Inspection Service. In the future, any seaman time Club, who pointed out that ent residents do the same thing Admiral W. W. Smith, chair­ This fact is implied in the re­ man of the Maritime Commis­ nailed by the cops for just being 50 percent of all seamen arriv­ now and then with impunity port's statement that 113 ves­ sion, who, in the course of a a little under the weather will ing in Mobile were "ready to and immunity because they have sels were approved for sale to defense of the commission's pro­ be turned over to representa­ leave" as soon as they disem­ homes or clubs at their conveni­ tives of the SIU, the Seamen's barked, so bad was the city's ence." United States citizens with the gram, stated: Bethel or the Catholic Maritime reputation. privilege of transferring them to However, the paper pointed Club instead of being booked. Making no defense for gas- out that it was another thing if "RUN-AWAY" OPERATORS a foreign flag. All three organizations have hounds who get themselves into seamen got rowdy on the streets. "In August and September a promised to make men available trouble on charges beyond FIGHT LOOMS In addition to Port Agent Tan­ large number of applications Meanwhile, a showdown fight were received for the purchase to the police to take care of simple drunkeness. Tanner spe­ ner and the director of the cifically referred to cases where Catholic Maritime Club, the con­ on the continued sale of Ameri­ by American capital of tank-ars such harmless cases. At the conference, Tanner, ac­ no disorderliness was involved. ference was attended by Mayor can tonnage is in the offing. Op­ for transfer for the Panamanian cusing the Mobile police of mak­ In such cases, he said a de­ Baumhauer and another mem­ ponents of the transfers stress flag." ing far too many arrests of mer­ fendant was generally "picked ber of the Mobile City Commis­ that the future of the American A question was raised, Smitfi chant seanaen, declared: up, put in jail and fined the sion, and by representatives of merchant marine is at stake. added, as to the legality of the "This is the only principal next morning anywhere from the Seamen's Bethel, Waterman, American seamen will be de­ Alcoa, the Alabama State Docks prived of jobs if a halt is not commission's authority to pro­ port on the Atlantic, Pacific or $10 on up." He emphasized that other and the Coast Guard. called soon, they point out, and ceed with the foreign sale "of Gulf coasts where there aren't add that tonnage carried abroad in foreign bottoms would be ton­ nage denied domestic ships. Oddly enough, the Maritime Commission, which is disposing of the war-built ships under terms of the Ship Sales Act of 1946, is on record against fur­ ther disposal of dry-cargo car­ riers. Even more critical is the sit­ uation in regard to the sales of tankers, which has reduced QUESTION: Based on General Organizer Lindsey Williams' report, which appeared in last week's the huge war-built fleet to a edition of the LOG, what is your opinion of SIU organizing so far, and are you in favor of the new low level. plans for the future as outlined in that report? With the disposal of tankers JOHN A. BERSEN, Oiler: continuing apace, there is an WALTER MICHNOVICH, FOW: Organizing is the backbone acute shortage of these vessels The Union's organizing has of any union, and the only way to carry fuel i n sufficient for us to keep the gains we amounts to satisfy this winter's been topnotch so far, and I have made so far is by going needs of communities on the think we ought to continue at right on with our plans to or­ North Atlantic coast of the U. S. full speed. In the past few years we have risen to the top of the ganize the unorganized seamen. Virtually every American com­ By doing that we will protect pany supplying this area re­ maritime industry, and we can our jobs, so that when shipping ports a need for more vessels. stay there only if we keep right on hitting the ball. If every gets tough there will be enough CONFUSED PICTURE member of our Union does his j.obs for all our members. That's job, there won't be an unorgani­ important, and we've gof to The picture surrounding the zed man left on the waterfront work fast and hard to get our sale of tankers is confusing, to in just a few more years. That's Union in position so that ^ny say the least. what we have t.o aim for be­ member who wants to ship Suspicion over the procedure cause an unorganized man is a won't have to stay on the beach has been aroused in Congres- potential scab when a strike for months before landing a comes along. Let's keep going! berth. In the midst of mounting op position to the sale of American vessels to foreign maritime in terests, the Maritime Commis sion announced the sale of 171 war-built ships during the quar ter ending Sept. 30. sional quarters, with a Senate committee scheduled to hold hearing this week to check the reasons why the Maritime Com­ mission is selling so-called ."sur­ plus" tankers to foreign buyers despite the Ship Sales Act, which gives preference to U. S. buyers. Mobile SlU Wins Better Deal for Seamen It. r h\- U r l.t \f WHAT XTWWK.. Log Bundle Orders Due to the severe paper shortage, which is hitting la­ bor papers especially hard, the LOG is being forced to cut its bundle orders. No­ body is being cut out, the number of LOGS sent is simply somewhat smaller. However, if you do not get enough copies of the LOG let us know immediately and we will take care of you. We don't want anybody to run short, but we do have to stretch a pretty thin paper supply as far as it will go. W. HAROLD PIEREN, AB; We've done a good job in every way. We've organized, and at the same time we've won a couple of tough strikes that a lot of people said we couldn't possibly win. Whenever the Un­ ion has been called on by hon­ est trade unions, we've always been glad toHhelp them out. Our reputation is first-rate, both in the maritime field and in other sections of the labor movement. Speaking for myself, I'd be in favor of continuing our organi­ zing campagn, and also the as­ sistance we have given other unions. EDGAR A. JOHNSTON, AB: Brother Williams' report is a good one and we should follow it out. He gives us the dope on whet happened and then rec­ ommends certain things for us to do so as to keep the Union strong and growing. I think that our big assets are our contracts and the way our officials settle beefs. We should give both those points ffig: more publicity so that unorgani­ zed seamen would know what the Seafarers has to offer to them. Seamen read the LOG, and so the LOG should carry those reports—in full. �THE Friday. November 14, 1947 SEAFARERS Page Five- LOG Winter Sailings Help Miami; Living Costs Zooming Rapidly MIAMI—The fellows off the Florida are coming around now and things are beginning to look natural with several of the Bro­ thers hanging ' around the Hall. However, the Florida is coming in from drydock in a few days and the place will be deserted again—but that will be a go-od sign, the Hall empty ^because of shipping. Made the Yarmouth the other day when she came in from Havana. I had been unable to see her when she was in a few days earlier because I was out of town. Everything is running smooth­ ly on her. The Yarmouth and the Evangeline are rotating, one or the other touching here each •week on every trip to and from Havana. The Delegates on both these ships are doing good jobs. DUES WELCOME The Evangeline and the Yar­ mouth will be paying dues and assessments in this port, a fact which will be a big financial help to the Miami Branch, you may be sure. The Colombia Victory, Water­ man, just got in and is headed for the boneyard, where entire­ ly too .many of our ships are ending up. The Colombia is go­ ing to Tampa and New Orleans before being tossed on the heap in Mobile. It's too bad, for she has been a good ship and most of the time has carried a good Crew. Several of the Tampa men will lose a home when she leaves the Coastwise Run. We have several regular room­ ers in the Hall here. With the coffee percolater the Florida Crew donated going full blast, the fellows on the beach are do­ ing okay. However, our coffee and cream arc running short. A couple of the Brothers are caddying over at the Beach for a few.. days and are making pretty good dough doing it. All the golf pitchers hit the town with their pockets full of cab­ bage and the tips are high. went up and meals are costing more since these people never miss a chance to make a buck. A place to live costs more than a suite at the Waldorf. In my own case, a place to sleep with no cooking facilities costs me nine bucks a day. How­ ever, I'm pretty lucky. After November 15 I will have an apartment which won't cost so much and will include a nice galley. Main problem will be to find something to cook in the galley. A tile setter makes five bucks an hour and gets $75 for work­ ing Saturday, $120 for working Sunday. Now this ain't hay. But they have to get these wages in order to live. We have been getting quite a few men who have come down from the Lakes. It seems that somebody up on the Lakes has been spreading the news that there is plenty of shipping in Miami. This is far from true. It is true that we have thiee ships, but that's all. The Waterman ships that put in here seldom ask for replacements from this Hall. By GAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping here is down to a trickle right now, with only 11 ships paying off and only four of those going back out during the past week to ten days. Some of the seven left over were going into the ship­ yards for annual inspection, the rest were waiting around for the cargoes to come in. However, we have heard from the companies here that they are going to pull a few more ships out of the boneyard. When they do the pressure will be relieved. Meanwhile, voting got started with a bang, and you can be sure that the total vote cast here will be one of the biggest ever cast in the Port of Mobile. The Balloting Committee is in session six hours a day, so all full bookmen can come up and vote just as soon as they hit town. Boston Shipping Hits Doldrums; NO NEWS?? Seafarers Go For Warmer Clime Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: BALTIMORE MARCUS HOOK BUFFALO NORFOLK CLEVELAND SAN JUAN DULUTH JACKSONVILLE TAMPA TOLEDO The deadline for port re­ ports. monies due. etc., is the Monday proceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. Philiy Shipping Slows Down; SiU Helps Nite Club Workers By E. S. HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — Activities in this port have slowed down considerably. We have had 32 ships in the past two weeks, but only five of them paid off. How­ ever, the Seafarers did a good job of helping out some fellow union workers ashore. The Hotel and Restaurant Workers went on strike against the "Club 13" at 13th and Locust streets here and threw a picketline around the place. The SIU had a big hand in winning the strike and getting a satisfactory signed and sealed agreement. Here in Philadelphia, accord­ BOOM TOWN ing to the newspapers, various Living costs took another jump comp^inies are really going down the first of the month. The rent Mobile is Slow But Action is Expected Soon 1. '•JiX : PHILADELPHIA — As a mark of gratitude for the support given by the Seafar­ ers to striking employees of the Cabin Restaurant, Wait­ ers and Waitresses Union Lo­ cal 301 sent the following let­ ter to E. S. Higdon, Philadel­ phia Port Agent: "We wish to express our appreciation of your support of our strike at the Cabin Restaurant located at 13th and Locust streets. Feel free to call upon us if we can ever be of any help to your organization." The Itter was signed by Anthony Salvitti and Samuel F. Cariola, secretary-treasur­ er and president respectively of Local 301. the line on this Taft-Hartley Act. They are using it to extremes. At present the courts have three suits against unions that I know of, and this should be a lesson to all of us in the SIU. We'd better not get caught with our pants down like these other unions did. We had a very good beef on a Waterman ship, the Fairisle. The Deck Engineer and Chief Elect­ rician gave the Chief Engineer notice here that they intended to get off the ship in New York. At this, the Chief Engineer took it upon himself to tell the two men that if they planned to get off in New York they were fired as of right then. The Deck Engineer called the Hall and, naturally, we hurried down and straightened the Chief Engineer out on this point. As a result, the Deck Engineer and the Chief Electrician will i-emain aboard until they reach New York if they so desire. There are mighty few oldtimers on the beach here at the present time but we expect they will be dropping in before long. By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON—After a lapse of a couple of weeks, we again re­ turn to the columns of the LOG, though not with good tidings as we would desire. Shipping and business is still in the doldrums —total jobs shipped during the week just past was twenty-two. We had a couple of tanker payoffs (short trips) and the turnover was very small. Even the boys sailing the tankers are homesteading, it appears, so that jobs around here have been scarce indeed. Quite a few members have headed south, where shipping is reportedly booming,.and where being on the beach for a while is not so costly—an^ not nearly so cold. However, a far greater num­ ber of hardy souls are continu­ ing to stand by, assuring them­ selves with no lack of optimism that things are certain to start popping around here shortly. Now that the shipyard strike has been settled, perhaps there will be some activity; at least we can be sure of crewing up a couple of ships that have been tied up in the yards on ac­ count of the strike. PAY-OFFS EXPECTED Then, also, we are expecting two more tanker payoffs this coming week, and if both prove to have been out any length of time, the chances are favorable that the jobs coming in will clean out the hall. This port stands to benefit greatly by the addition of Cit­ ies Service to our contracted companies. It is my understand­ ing that running on their nor­ mal, full schedule, one Cities Service vessel should pay off at Chelsea or East Braintree about every other day. Having heard i-ecently that Providence and Fall River were Don't Ask About The Shipping But Galveston Weather Is Fine GALVESTON — Right now shipping here is about as slow as it can possibly be. The best you can say for things is that the gashounds are giving us a wide berth and that the weather has kept warm enough to let the boys continue to sport their summer clothes. Four ships paid off last week. They were: Minot Victory, Isth­ mian. in Houston; James Island, Pacific " Tankers, in Bay town; Coyote Hills, Pacific Tankers, in Port Arthur; and Sunset, Pacific Tankers. The Minot Victory, James Island and Coyote Hills signed on again. Ships in transit include: Bra­ zil Victory, Mississippi, in Corpus Christi; John LeFarge, Water­ man; Sunset, Pacific Tankers; Murfreesboro, Scotts Bluff, Quebecf, Seatrain New York. A few minor beefs - on these vessels were quickly settled in the best SIU fashion. Meanwhile, we are hitting all Cities Service tankers as soon as they hit the dock in Texas. Johnnie Ward and I covered the Abiqua in Lake Charles just in time to spot three NMU men heading up the dock with their seabags. That meant that the Abiqua was a clean ship with very little stench left aboard. Brother Warren took off for New Orleans to continue his or­ ganizational work and we all expect him to keep doing a bangup job. We have covered all Isthmian ships to give the gang the latest dope on the negotiations and everybody seems mighty pleased with the results the committee in New York is having in its dealings with the company. "Cornbread" McCormick has shipped as Electrician and hopes to perform his duties with bet­ ter results than when he sailed as Steward. showing signs of life approach­ ing their pre-war state, I have been keeping tabs on that area; but there is really nothing down there yet — although there are ambitious plans in the making, which, if carried out to a con­ clusion, will make the area a fairly busy shipping center. Well, I am sure this report will not encourage anyone to express his gear to the Boston Hall; but I arn hopeful that nqxt week the tenor of the )-eport will be vast­ ly different. Three or four ships will do the trick and certainly that's not hoping for too much! Commie Paper Loses Ground In Canada By MIKE QUIRKE MONTREAL—The communist Toronto Daily Tribune has an­ nounced that, owing to a sharp drop in the number of its read­ ers, it will henceforth be pub­ lished as a weekly to be called simply the Tribune. This news ought to be of great interest to Seafarers familiar with these parts, since the SIU has been the target of the Trib­ une's propagangster editorials on many occasions in the past. In this, the SIU has not been alone. Any clean trade union movement that refused to allow the commies to infiltrate its ranks was liable to attack from this dirty red rag. In making the announcement, the boys at the Tribune com­ plained that local businessmen were boycotting the paper byrefusing to advertise in it. If the commies would stop to think a moment there's nothing hard to understand about this. Why shouldn't a man with the savvy to go into business for himself be smart enough to re­ fuse to build - a Frankenstein monster that will eventually try to destroy him and his business both. READERS LOSE INTEREST However, it wasn't only the loss of advertising that hurt the Tribune. The rag's subsc^yibers dropped off to the all time low of 8,000. To make it pay took at least twice that number. This drop means that several thousand former readers got wise t o themselves, for only six months ago the Tribune was on a paying basis. When all these people suddenly refuse to sup­ port a commie newspaper it must be kind of discouraging around the "city desk" in Mos­ cow. The long and short of it is that for just the past si.x months the Tribune shows a deficit of over $10,000. Here's hoping that as a week­ ly it will be just as successful, so successful that within a few months it will be off the mar­ ket entirely. �THE Page Six Seafarers Will Continue To Grow If Every Member Does His Job SEAFARERS LOG ABOARD THE TRINITY VICTORY By FRED J. FARNEN At left, Vincent Garvey, DM, pauses during the day's occu­ pation long enough to have his picture snapped. In the information which accompan­ ied the picture. Brother Gar­ vey was described as a go.od Union man and a fine ship­ mate. Below, smiling Edward "Ski" Stenkovich, Bosun aboard Is­ thmian's Trinity Victory, is the butt of a. little shipbard horseplay. The crewman put­ ting the touch on him and the man in the background are both unidentified. Ski, who is the ships Dele­ gate, is an old hand aboard Isthmian ships, having made two trips as a volunteer or­ ganizer. During this time he did a bang-up job of passing the word about the SIU. Friday, November 14. 1947 Organizing Drive Now Paying Off For Seafarers DETROIT — Althouch we have job security. They know that been conducting an organization- they have competent Union repBy W. H. SIMMONS al drive on the Lakes since last ^ SAN FRANCISCO — Next Spring, some SIU Great Lakes , OTTT r. . T . week is expected to be Isthmian District members still seem to ^now hat the SIU Great Lakes week out here in the Land of be unaware of it. For that reason, ™n by and for Great Sunshine, as we expect four •we are going to devote this colmen. ships in for payoffs—all Isth­ umn to a few Union facts of life.' In addition, SIU contracts give mians. First, as members of the SIU. ! ;he highest wages, highest overbest working and living The Twin Falls Victory, Beav­ we should realize that a Union • er Victory, Meredith Victory and is only as strong as its founda­ conditions on the Lakes. Pass this information along to Yougoslavia Victory are due in tion, and in our case, our memthe unorganized Lakes seamen for payoffs, and it makes us out bers comprise our foundation. here really appreciate the long If we are strong, our Union whenever you see them in your favorite ginmill or hangout. months of organizing and work will be strong. By the same to­ that made this outfit part of the It's up to all SIU members to ken, if we are weak, our Union do their part in winning the SIU household. We're leaping will be weak. what we sowed and just when it Hanna, Wilson, Shenango, Kins­ At the present time, the SIU really counts. man, Tomlinson and Schneider Great Lakes District has thirty fleets, so that these men can en­ In spite of no payoffs in this contracted operators under Union joy SIU job security, union rep­ port during the past week, we contract. resentation and SIU contracts. have managed to send many Three of these companies, Mid ­ black gang and deck men out land, Huron and Wyandotte, have to jobs. The Stewards Depart­ been won in the past year, and ment, however, hasn't fared so new contracts covering their well. ships signed for the first time. The Raphael Semmes, Water­ This proves that the SIU Great man, now up in Portland loading Lakes District is a strong organ­ cargo for off-shore, will put in By HERBERT JANSEN ization. Certainly, any Union here this week for replacements which continues to grow stronger CHICAGO—Shipping, although laid up for some time. as it is almost impossible to se­ day by day is a strong Union. not fast, is still going along at Several complaints have re­ cure Engine and Stewards De­ And we must continue to grow a fair clip in the Windy City. cently been received in this of­ partment men in that port. and develop if we wish to re­ During the past week, we ship­ fice over the charging of seamen main a strong Union. This is CAN USE MORE ped 6 Firemen, 3 Coalpassers, 2 for dental work performed in where our job comes in. Oilers, 2 Wipers, 1 Wheelsman, the Chicago Marine Hospital. In She won't have any difficulty OUR JOB 3 ABs, 5 OS, 2 Second Cooks one instance, an SIU member getting the necessary crewmemThe International and the other was charged twenty dollars for a bers here; we could use several four autonomous Districts of the and 3 Porters. porcelain front tooth. Among our weekly ship visit­ Raphael Semmes. Seafarers International Union of Realizing that something was North America can support our ors were the SS W. G. Pollock, On the beef front everything fishy, we got in touch with the Tanker Westcoat and the SS is pretty quiet. This week's beef, organizational efforts with money and in other ways. But who is Daniel McCool. The SS Michigan local Marine Hospital. We asked the only one, was aboard the going to do the job? Who is re­ is in operation once again on the for Commander Steele who is in Governor Houston, Waterman. sponsible for seeing that the job Airport fill job, after having been charge, but were informed that There was a little trouble over he was out of town. is done? the general incompetence and in­ Eventually, we reached his as­ All the support and money in experience of the Steward, but sistant and asked him if it was the world won't win the Lakes in short order we squared things the policy of the Marine Hospi­ over to the SIU unless we sup­ away and she sailed with every­ tal to charge seamen for dental ply the know-how and spend the thing back to normal. work. time and effort to let the unor­ Here on the beach, oldtimers He explained that he was not ganized Lakes seamen know the William McKay and William aware .of any charge being made, real score on the SIU. Brown are soaking up the sun­ and requested a few minutes to Every member of the SIU is shine while waiting for a ship. check with the Doctor in charge a potential organizer, and every Plain Old Harmony NEW YORK — After five This California weather mellows of the Hospital Dental Clinic. member should do his share to­ weeks of operation, a firstaU the boys from the cold weathNEW ORLEANS — The boys After a short wait, the Asst. time demonstration of the er country. They soon learn to ward bringing SIU unionization aboard the Tulane Victory, which Director explained that seamen to the Lakes. recently returned from a trip to were being overcharged if they use of short-range, shipboard appreciate Mother Nature's blessThe vast majority of SIU mem­ South America, succeeded in were asked to pay any more than radar was made in New York ing on California. bers realize that as members of Harbor when the New Haven A quick glance at the labor the SIU Great Lakes District making their-ship one which any the cost of valuable material Railroad tug Transfer 21 hauled scene shows everything quiet and. SIU man would fight to sail used at the patient's request, two loaded car floats from the calm with not a single strike or they are a part of the most powerful Union in the maritime in^ crewmember. such as gold or silver. Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, * yards work stoppage looming on the It was a real credit to the men dustry. They also realize that Any SIU members who have across to the Greenville, Jersey horizon. it is an honor, a privilege, and aboard and to the SIU. It was had dental work performed in City, terminal with her pilot When strikes do come out here, a responsibility to be an SIU clean — probably the cleanest I one of the Marine Hospitals re­ house completely blacked out. they usually come in bunches have paid off in the last six cently and have been asked to member. So successful were this and and at any moment, so I won't It's an honor to belong to an months, pay for same when they did not previous trips that both the New go so far as to say that things organization like the SIU which I The three Delegates were right request any costly materials, Haven and the Pennsylvania rail­ are quiet right now. has made an enviable reputation on the ball. Each of them had should get in touch with the roads were reported planning to After spending almost a year for winning the best contracts, j a crew list made up showing how nearest SIU Hall. Have the Agent install radar in other tugboats in in hospitals on foreign soil. Sea­ working and living conditions ' much each man wanted to pay on take your beef up, and the in­ their fleets to increase the safety farer Frederick C. Reid has been in the industry. his book or permit. Also, all dividual who overcharged you of harbor operation in fog and repatriated and is now recover­ It's a privilege to be a part- books and permits had been col- will be prosecuted. heavy weather. ing here at the marine hospital. icipating member in a Union like j iected ready to be turned over to At no time during the 55He has had a tough time bat­ If the SIU members press any the SIU which has never lost a the Patrolman, minute trip through three-and- ting around the world and he dental beefs regarding these beef, and is the only seamen's ^ Having already stripped the three-quarter of miles of water would appreciate hearing from Union which continuously fights dirty linen from the bunks and overcharging dentists, then it's was the tug's Skipper in any any of his old shipmates. He still for conditions for all seamen, for turned in their keys, the entire damn certain that in the future doubt as to his exact position or has a long haul ahead of him proper legislation, has democrat- ; crew showed up sober for the these gyp artists will think twice to what was in his path. before he will be up and ready before trying to rook the seamen. ic membership control, and is payoff. The "pips" of buoys, ferries, for another ship. entirely free from any foreign We have the assurance of Mar­ The delegates, at the payoff, oceangoing ships and other tugs or group domination. ine Hospital officials that they gave the crew a vote of thanks on the radar screen kept him It's our responsibility to realize and told them: "Any ship can will check closely any complaints constantly informed of what was that bemg an SIU rnember m- bave harmony during the trip received, and see that any guilty going on. poses on us the duty to make the and come into port without any parties are punished accordingly. FOG NO PROBLEM ifhe next regular member­ SIU continuously stronger. beefs when a crew—like this one Prior to the public demon­ ship meetings will be held To do that we must all act as did—pulls together." stration, the set was used several Wednesday evening, Nov. 19 organizers by thor'oughly dis­ Delegates on the Moline were: times in the heavy fog conditions at 7 p.m. in all Ports. With cussing SIU contracts and condi­ Arteaga, Deck; A. Asplund, En­ which occurred in October, and the exception of New York, tions whenever we come into gine and M. Luizzon Stewards one night the Transfer 21 shuttl all Branches hold their meet­ contact with the unorganized Dept.. ed 302 freight cars while the ings in their own Halls. seamen. With this showing by the Mo­ rest of th^ harbor was almost in­ New York meetings are BEST ORGANIZERS line men, I feel that there are active. held in Webster Hall, 119 The best organizers that any plenty more SIU ships which The radar set used on the East 11 St., betw,fien 3rd and Union can have are the satisfied could be just like her if a little Transfer 21 has a range of about 4th Avenues. cooperation and harmony were members of that Union. 30 miles, but more important is All Brothers must be presActive members of the SIU shown. It is worth a try any­ the fact that it is effective at as sent on lime. Great Lakes District know that way. little as 45 feet which, makes it SIU contracts provide them with Duke (Red) Hall especially useful in harbor work., Chicago Agent Makes Quick End To Flourishing Dental Racket The Patrolmen Say— Radar Guides Blacked-Out Tug Through Hurhor Branch Meetings �y . Frioay, November 14, 1947 J Albert THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Big Business Currently Plugging New Line: Overtime Is Responsible For High Prices A. Bernstein By JOE ALGINA necessary to achieve their goal, about lowering prices, they could but they might just as well save do so tomorrow. NEW YORK—Last year when their dough. This is one thing A beautiful illustration is the Albert A. Bernstein started unions went out and gained they'll have a hell of a time fact that United States Steel this going to,,sea because he wanted wage increases, the National As­ winning. week declared an extra dividend, to have a look at the world and sociation of Manufacturers and Just to fill the pockets of some the first since October of 1929. thought seafaring was a healthy its bedfellow, the U.S. Chamber way to make a living. He's seen It sure smells fishy to me when of Commerce, bleated a sorrow­ industrialist, we are supposed to the world, all right, and so far ful dirge in paid newspaper ad­ give up the one restraint we these guys yell high prices while as his health is concerned—well vertisements that went something have on prolonged hours of la­ they are making so much money bor. For these guys we are sup­ they can give the stockholders a he still has it despite some like this: / posed to work nine, ten, twelve bonus. rough monjents on the Murmansk "High wages are causing high and more hours a day at a flat Run and -elsewhere during the I'll crawl down off the soap­ prices . . . Unions are forcing hourly rate. war. box now, and get back to the prices up . . . How can we hold He has also seen a lot of The reason for the payment of shipping situation here in the the line when Unions won't co­ things ashore because in addition time-and-one-half in the first Port of New York. operated" to being a sailor, he has earned place was to penalize the em­ Shipping is holding up pretty At the time that they were ployer and compensate the em­ his living at various times as well with quite a few ships call­ lamenting^ their fate they went ployees for any work done be­ a farmhand, an instructor - in ing for men. How long we will merrily on their way declaring yond the normal daily work .span. boxing and wrestling, a sales­ enjoy the relatively good ship­ record-breaking dividends and man, a teacher, a truck driver, After eight hours on the job a ping is anybody's guess. I'm keep­ splitting stock. and a writer. guy has the right to go home, ing my fingers crossed. When that line of hokum was relax and get some recreation. Several ships hit port this week MID SHOT AND SHELL disproved this year when prices He has done his work for the for payoffs and were handled in continued to go up in spite of day. During the war, Bernstein saw true SIU style. The usual beefs no union increases in the basic action in the Atlantic, the Medi­ arose, but were settled right PHONY CLAIM industries, the NAM, with its terranean and the Pacific. Tough­ there on the ship before the having helped organize the AFL high priced "economists" started est trip was in 1942 on the Mur­ The hollow argument that payoff. Screen Actors Guild in Holly­ looking around for a scapegoat. time-and-one-half causes high mansk Run when the convoy he Two clean ships, among those wood during the '30's. was in underwent what Time Of course, it was labor again. prices is as phony as any of their paid off, were the Mandan Vic­ Magazine later said was the EDUCATION NEEDED This time they had a new twist. previous propaganda. tory and Lillington, both "Water­ heaviest naval attack in history. Out of the gold-plated propagan­ Under the guise of trying to man. They had everything run­ Now 33 years old and a vet­ In fact, the Admiral in charge da machine came the new tune: lower prices they seek to under­ ning like a well oiled machine, of the convoy flew home after eran Seafarer, Bern.-jtein has "The payment of time-and-onemine something the labor move­ and the payoff was handled in making the push to north Rus­ some positive ideas about mari­ half for overtime is causing high ment holds dear, but they won't .short order. sia, saying: "This is too tough time unionism. prices . . . Paying overtime for succeed. All in all, the activity in this He firmly believes the day is doing the regular work is just for me ... It's a job for younger port has continued to keep the If they really were sincere not far distant when all ships padding and only causes the men." Patrolmen on the move. Payoffs His experience on the Mur­ will sail under the union ban­ price of the product to increase." and sign-ons still take up a good mansk Run was not Bernstein's ner. He feels that this day can deal of their time and if they THE NEW LINE first taste of war on the high be hastened if the SIU gets a haven't a payoff or sign-on to seas. In 1941, when the Robin first class shipboard educational Naturally, they worded it in handle, they get around to con­ Moor V a s torpedoed in the program going. This program fancy phrases and threw in the tacting the ships in transit or No. SIU Crew is io pay off South Atlantic, he was right be­ might take the form of educa­ American flag for good measure those laying over for a spell. any ship unlil the crew's tional meetings at sea held every hind her in the Robin Chetac. by saying overtime payment is quarters and equipmeni are Later, in the Pacific when the week or every two weeks. REPATRIATED CREWS un-American. as clean as any Seafarer likes Don't think newcomers are the tanker Emidie, the first ship sunk to iind a ship when he first That's the new line of the bigTwo more crew-s of ships sold by a Japanese submarine in only ones who would benefit goes aboard. Patrolmen have money boys—if it means any­ in England, those of the HovenAmerican waters, went down, from such sessions, he says, been instructed that the thing for the worker, it's un­ weep and Floridian. were paid again Bernstein was right he- pointing out that there is plenty crew's quarters must be ab­ democratic or un-American. off here in New York this week. in the new contracts and the bind. solutely clean before a pay­ Both ere w s didn't get the It's been a hai-d pill for these whole SIU program with which Bernstein, who holds ratings off will be allowed. Please transportation due them accord­ the oldtimers ought to catch up. guys to swallow. They have in all three departments, first cooperate with your officials ing to "the SUP agreement. The At present, Bernstein is Ships never been sold on overtime joined the SIU in 1940 and has in carrying out this member­ whole matter was settled by gain­ pay and now they see their a clear record for all strike ac­ Delegate aboard the C a s a ship order. ing for them the difference in chance to knock it off the books. tions. He was an old union hand Grande, Pacific Tankers, some­ cash. They're out to spend millions if when he came to us, however. where in South America. On the matter of paying dues and assessments, I want to give a word of advice: When the Patrolman comes aboard your ship, have him check your book for assessments. Some­ times there is a mix-up and anassessment is not paid, later caus­ ing a lot of trouble to both the member and the bookkeeping de­ partment. If you're in New York, take your book to the 6th Deck and they will check it for you there. Most fellows find it simple to keep their dues record straight, but sometimes the assessment business gets fouled up. By checking your book any discrep­ ancy will be found and straight­ ened out. s> Notice To Crews SiU To Rescue Once more an SIU crew came to the rescue, accord­ ing to a radiogram received in the LOG office. The message, signed by Edwin Westphal, a Union Bookman, reported that the Oliver Loving, Alcoa, Cap­ tain Roscoe Smith, saved one Denton Ebank from the sea at seven P.M., November II. Ebank had been in the water 48 hours, the radiogram said. The Loving carries a full SIU crew. No further details were given. �THE Page Eighl Belated Elections Wind Up Successfui Gt. Lakes Drive SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 14, 1947 LOOKING AT THE BIRDIE By RUSSELL SMITH S 1% DETROIT — ,At last, aften- for the Great Lakes seamen. Just months of NLRB delay, Taft- pause for a moment and think Hartley red tape, shipowners' this over. In proportion to the stalling tactics and the time-con­ amount of jobs on the Great suming schemes of the NMU, the Lakes in comparison with salt SIU Great Lakes organizational water, aren't there many more drive is once more moving ahead Lakes men sailing salt water than at full speed even if the Winter salt water men sailing the Great lay-up does lie just around the Lakes? proverbial corner. LAKES AUTONOMY During the past week, voting Here's something further for on the three Shenango ships has started, with the first vessel— the Lakes seamen to consider. the SS Shenango—being voted The SIU Great Lakes District, upon her arrival at Conneaut as we've clearly stated many times in the past, is one of five last Sunday (Nov. 9). antonomous Districts in the SIU. The other two Shenango ves­ sels (the SS Col. J. M. Schoon- The Great Lakes District is run iMker and the SS Wm. P. Sny­ by Great Lakes men for the der, Jr.) will be voted upon their Great Lakes seamen. Dues and assessments paid in­ next arrival at a Lake Erie port. Although the Shenango man­ to the Great Lakes District re­ agement has been trying it's main in this area with only a hardest to prevent SIU organiz­ small fraction being paid to the i. i, t ers from contacting the Shenan­ International in the form of per go vessels, crewmembers have capita tax. The above picture of the However, the Great Lakes Dis­ asserted that they want the SIU crew of the Cavalier was sent trict usually receives much more for their Union. in from San Francisco with­ Shenango crewmembers merely from the International than is out any more information than have to vote "Yes" on their bal­ paid to it in the form of per the names of the men ap­ lot to secure SIU representation capita tax. So it's easy to see that the pearing in the photo. So we because the SIU Great Lakes pass it along in the same man­ District is the only Union on the Great Lakes seamen who join the ner. ballot, due to the fact that the SIU Great Lakes District have Front row, left to right. SIU was the only Union which much more to gain by joining the Gene Indiveri, AB; Ralph Rizhad a sufficient showing of inter­ SIU than by joining any other zi, AB; Walt Hazzin, AB; Mike est to secure a place on the union on the Great Lakes. What other union for Great Veronin, AB; J. Boyer, OS; Shenango ballot. Lakes seamen runs it's own af­ Tom Moore, Bosun; B. Stet­ KINSMAN COERCION son, AB; R. Stern, Wiper; E. fairs free from outside interfer­ An election has also been or­ ence, and yet has the full sup­ L. Dover, Cook; and S. W. dered for the five Kinsman Tran­ port of many thousands of Bi'O- Skidmore, Messman. Back row, sit Company vessels, also known thers on the Pacific, Atlantic and in the same order, W. Mcas the Steinbrenner fleet. Accord­ Gulf Coasts as well as Canada? Clintic, OS; F. M. Caldwell, ing to the election stipulations, Certainly, neither the LSU nor AB; F. Aguayo, Messman; G. voting of the Kinsman crews is the NMU can qualify under the W. Wardlow, Messman; D. K. Parodi, Fireman; Don McKecn, to commence upon their arrival same conditions. Cook; A. E. Lawson, Steward; (after Nov. 14) at a lower Lakes Red Olson, Messman; and B.ob HANNA & WILSON port. Several reports have reached Directives dated on November Navaro, Fireman. Right, the Delegates of the our offices recently that the 6, 1947 have been handed down Cavalier. T6m Moore, Deck De­ Kinsman officers are attempting by the Washington NLRB order­ to coerce and intimidate the ing that elections for both the partment, left; ,W. Stewart, crewmembers into voting for the Hanna and Wilson fieets be held Black Gang Delegate, center; and Red Olson, Stewards De­ Lake Sailors Union, Independent within the next thirty days. (LSU), which also appears on the This means that, just as soon ' partment representative, right. Kinsman election ballot. as election conditions can be Certainly, with the sweetheart worked out, both Wilson and 4 4 4 agreement now in existence be­ Hanna seamen will at last Lave tween the LSU and the Cleve­ their chance to vote SIU. land-Cliffs management, the According to the Wilson order, * Kinsman Transit Company has neither the LSU nor the NMU every reason to prefer the LSU. will appear on the ballot. The The SIU's record of fighting NMU has been ruled out because beefs and demand conditions they failed to qualify under the doesn't make the operators palsyTaft-Hartley Act, and the LSU walsy with us. On the contrary, failed to show any proof of rep­ they hate our guts! resentation among the Wilson One of the stories circulated on By CHARLES STARLING As a result, we had quite a' Recently we have had two crewmembers. the Kinsman ships is to the ef­ time since the entire crew asked Baltimore crews to pay off here, • Regarding the Hanna directive, SAVANNAH — Things were fect that salt water men will take to be paid off, there being no and it was good to see so many the NMU has been ruled out for going along at a pretty fair pace their jobs if they vote for the work for them to do. of my old friends again. the same reason—failure to com­ SIU. To anyone who knows any­ in this port for quite a while, The way they put it: "Even if ply with the Taft-Harley requirGASHOUND JUST LUCKY thing on the Lakes, this is really we like this old tub, we also ments. However, due to the fact but they have slowed down to a joke. like to do our work. We would We also had a good example that the LSU was able to show a standstill now. It's true that an SIU Great stay if we could do just that." of the danger of getting gassed approximately a ten percent in­ Worst trouble is the fact that Lakes District book gives the About this time, the MM&P, up around pay time. At least, terest, they were allowed on the member a right to ship on any the South Atlantic doesn't seem agent showed up. We had a Jt would have been a good exHanna ballot. Coast and in any District. Needless to say, Hanna crew­ to be able to get any cargoes meeting with the Old Man and, ample if the man hadn't been However, that's an advantage members are very jubilant over here for its ships and is routing as usual, the crew was wrong— lucky. What happened was this: One the fact that they are finally go­ them to other ports. Moreover, until we showed that the ship's ing to have an election aboard the few ships that do hit here officers would not back up the of our local Brothers walked in Mate since he tried to do all the other morning looking under their vessels. Conservative esti­ lay around for 20 to 40 days to their jobs too. the weather and asked, "Did I mates are that Hanna will vote The Old Man thought it would' pay off the ship yesterday? I - The membership has gone SIU by an approximate 75 per­ get any cargoes at all. on record to prefer charges cent vote. WUson estimates are However, we do look for things be best to phone the West Coast don't think so as I am broke, but against all gashounds and very little behind those of Han­ to start rolling again in three or to find what the Company would you call and find out as thought, so we decided to let I would look like a fool going performers as well as the na. four weeks. the matter rest until the next to the Company myself." men who willfully destroy or It won't be long now until day. steal ships gear. The SIU has both Hanna and Wilson are with­ JACK OF ALL TRADES Well, I called, and they said no place for men who ruin in the SIU family. Then Wilson Know what happened? That his money was in the office. The tanker Newberg was in night the Mate caught a plShe the good conditions the and Hanna seamen can enjoy the That made him happy—happy ^ few days ago carrying a Chief for the Coast without me ever Union wins for them. Take SIU contracts and conditions that and lucky, both. action in shipboard meetings they've been waiting so patiently Mate who made the best Bosun meeting him. When I got to Brothers, it doesn't pay to be against men guilty of these to secure, and it will be a pleas­ you would ever want to see. He the ship at nine in the morning ure to welcome them into the things. also was a fair Steward and ran the whole crew was working— gassed up at payoffs. You can't SIU Great Lakes District! the black gang as he liked. und^r a new Mate. always be lucky. Shipping In Savannah Now At Standstill But Utiswing Is Expected In A Few Weeks On Performers �7^ Friday. November 14. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS TWO SIU GULF TUGS MV Watch Hill Seafarers Haul Haiti Victory Off Tortugas Shoals (Editor s note: The following account of the salvaging of the SS Haiti Victory was written by a Crev/member of the MV Watch Hill which took pjrt in the operation. Union members who have interesting and unusual experiences are urged to wriie them u» and submit them to the LOG so that the entire membership can hear about them.) By BUDDY CALLAHAN MOBILE The gulf rescue ship MV Watch Hii!, Moran, was orderetl to proceed from Mobile to New Or­ leans to take in tow a huge transportation barge capable of holding 3,000 tons of cargo to assist in the salvaging of Victory move at all. We were pulling on the beam without the aid of the Relivef when the ship .swung around on a pivot of 17 degrees. This brought quite an elevation of spirits amongst us all. but still she wouldn't come off tlie coral slioals. On fhe foui'th day a near trag­ edy occuned. About nine o'cloc.k at night a small single-seater plane circled the .ship, her lights plainlj- visible since she wasn't more than 150 feet above the sea. Then ju,st as pretty as j-ou can imagine the plane alighted on the dark, choppy waters near the Haiti Victory—and sank. the SS Haiti Victory, Waterman, aground near the Dry Tortugas, of the beached vessel. We were the last reaches of land off the in for quite an operation. Florida Keys. RELIEF TO RESCUE ' M d Two days later, on the morn­ Merritt, Chapman and Scott s ing of October 12, we approached salvage ship Relief had been on Above: The iug Jack Ruff of fhe River Terminal Corpora­ our objective. Clearly silhouetted the scene for several days. Her tion hauls a string of barges through the Intracoastal Canal. in the rising morning sun we job was to lay out four deep sea Below: The H. H. DcBardeleben.. a Coyle Lines tug. chugs along saw the Haiti Victory high upon grappling anchors 500 feet off the same waterway. Both operate between Gulf ports. the coral shoals. The ship had the stern of the grounded vessel. been aground for two weeks, and Attached to these anchors and as we came into position and leading to the stern of the ship JUMPS CLEAR hove to I know we "were a wel­ wei'e two-inch cables, one for ;i • •• As I .said before, this could come sight to the crew members each anchor. , On the after deck of the beach­ have been a tragedy for the pilot, ed vessel there were two large, but fortunately he jumped clear four-sheave steel blocks for each two seconds after she landed and cable, with 5 8 inch steel wire started her plunge to the bottom. running through them. One block A lifeboat picked the fellow up was secured fast to the free end and he was so scared he couldn't of the two-inch cable by a speci­ talk at first. We found out later that he was ally patterned wedge clamp. The bound from Miami to Key West. other block was made fast well As a gift to the widow of Sea­ Being so far off his course could forward with the free end of the farer Richard S. Wells who died probabljbe attributed to com­ 5/8 inch wire attached to a •ilS: in Madras, India, the crev.^ of the pass error. We were many miles Bucyrus Victory, Isthmian, col­ winch. The winch was supposed •Pliii away from Key West and he was lected $520. Wells, Utilityman to take up the slack in the small really lost and out of gas when aboard the Bucyrus, died of a wire and then pull on the twowe spotted him. The next day a heart attack on August 30 and inch cable. small derrick arrived and raised The pull of one'winch on one was buried in Madras. his plan'e which was in 20 feet of The money was forwarded to of these four-sheave blocks wa.; water. his widow, Mrs. Ethel Wells of On the seventh day, with close Houston, Texas, who expressed to 2,000 tons of cargo removed her thanks to the crew in a let­ from the Haiti Victory, we await­ ter to the ship's captain, William ed high water once more. A third Gibbons. tug, the Anna Copperedge, had Losing no time after a recent payoff of the John B. In her letter she said, "I wish arrived to take the loaded barge to thank you and the crew for into port, presumably Key West. Waterman, Henry Murranka, an AB, dashed into the LOG the kinds words of comfort in office and ticked off some 21-« AFLOAT AT LAST the passing of my husband. It jeweled advice for his Brother a spell. He was just getting made me feel that he had been The Anna Copperedge was Seafarers who might hit Greek under way for his hole with well-liked by his friends and small but powerful. At nine P.M, Murranka's watch in tow, when ports. shipmates." we started pulling again, using "Tell them to watch their our nimble Seafarer thrust one The crew's gift, she informed all" three tugs and utilizing the of his size nine's neatly between watches," he advised. them, had made it possible for anchored ca'oles. At half past Then he proceeded to tell how the thief's underpinnings. He her to make a down payment on nine, the Haiti Victory came come he was so excited about sprawled to a halt a few yards small three-room house and lot equal to the power of a medium afioht. It was the end of one away. The scuttled character's time-pieces and Grecian ports in Houston where she will live sized harbor tugboat—and, be­ tough job. of call, Piraeus, Salonica and the block was chipped foie and aft, near her mother. It was pretty much of an SIU lieve me, that is considerable. others. op(! at ion all down the line—and Multiply this up, and you can see IN HIS HONOR FAST PHENAGLERS tliat is an important point. I J LPOiar ThU WKTCH, With her letter she inclosed a that the pulling power was ter­ Aboard the barge were three ' it DMDROS Gen' poem written by her sister which rific. In Piraeus, a gang of fleetfooted petty racketeers are prey­ We attached the Watch Hill's Union members, and of course, was read at memorial services ing on unsuspected seamen. They lowing hawser to the stern of the Haiti Victory, being Waterheld for her husband. One verse was approach crew members with of­ the Haiti Victory and the Reliefs, of the poem reads: fers to buy their wrist watches. hawser to the Watch Hill's bow^^^ Watch Hill. No stoims to spread across his When they succeed in getting a -and the struggle at high water I reason, this was one path; was on. 1 more instance in which you victim to remove his watch, the No heavy rains to pour: could say: waterfront wranglers make a few After a continuous pull for No rough seas to sink his ship; Wherever aid is needed. phony gestures of appraisal, then three hours, the Haiti Victory re­ No thundering crash or roar. And there's a tough job to do. pull a lightning-like about face Yes, he's come to the end of fused to budge. Look upon the horizon: and head for the hills with a LOAD LIGHTENED ' his journey. Here comes the SIU, speed that makes Hermes, the And his ship has landed sure; The salvage Master's only al­ ancient Greek superman, look Anchored in the Port of Glory- ternative now was to unload like he was dragging anchor. land Murranka said. And that ended some cargo in order to lighten These Ingersol snatchers were In waters safe and pure. the Waterman's losses in Piraeus. the load to be pulled. This was drooling with visions of a big Murranka warned that the racket where the barge came into play, The contribution by the crew, Check the slop chest be­ haul when the Waterman ship is flourishing in all Greek ports called the R. S. Wells Memorial and we began unloading into the arrived in port." The first crew fore your boat sails. Make and recommended that all hands Fund, was heavily subscribed to barge. Luckily almost all the car­ man who fell for the ruse lost sure that the slop chest con­ leave their time-pieces aboard by the men of the Bucyrus with go was crated general merchan­ his time-piece in nothing flat. tains an adequate supply of dise that was easy to handle. every man contributing approx­ when they hit the beach. DEAD END Each 12 hours thereafter on imately $10. all the things you are liable "Those guys can really run," The Bucyrus Victory, left for high water we began our stren­ Then one of the operators to need. If it doesn't, call the ambled alongside of Brother said Murranka. Which is prob­ ports on the Indian coast from uous tugging, but not until the Union Hall immediately. Murranka and spilled his line. ably more than can be said for New Orleans on June 30 and paid third day, after 1,100 tons of car­ go had come out, did the Haiti All went smoothly for him—for some of the watches they wangle. off in New York on Nov. 1. •- Bucyrus Crew Aids Widow Of Shipmate Murmnkas Timing Perfect As He Stops Watch Racket Check It - But Good ji �•J Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 14, 1947 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief I I^', . Ir^ b DEL NORTE. Oci. 19—Chair brief talk relating to present imion conditions as compared to man Pat Ryan; Secretary H. E pre-union days. Good and Wel­ •Crane. Delegates reported all fare. Motion carried that repair beefs squared away. New Busi •:sr lists be made up by each depart­ ness: Discussion on burial of sea­ ment delegate and then forward­ men in foreign ports. Crew de­ ed to the ship's delegate for cided to ask Union for program transmission through proper on this as to whether bodies channels. One minute of silence should be returned to States for for Brothers lost at sea. burial or allow burial in port of death. Decision to halt the feed­ XXX HIBBING VICTORY, Sunday. ing of outsiders due to low level Oct. 19—Chairman A. Guidry; of stores. One minute of silence Secretary L. Arbec. Delegates re­ for Brothers lost at "Sea. ported all in orderi New Busi­ i, i X, ness: Motion by J. N. Rivera that DEL ORO, Sept. 7—Chairman places tends to stay soft and crew's messman is not to be al­ Chadbourne; Secretary B. E. sticks to cups and dishes when lowed to sail in any part of stew­ Phillips. Delegates reported on placed there. ards department and a petition number of books and permits in XXX should be signed and handed to their departments. James FindARTHUR M. HULBERT. July Patrolman to see that vote is car­ ley elected ship's delegate. New 29—Chairman Moore; Secretary ried. Good- and Welfare: Crew Business: Motions carried: that Jackson. Departmental delegates voted thanks to stewards depart­ minutes of all meetings be mailed elected: Conwill, Engine; Danne, ment for the good cooperation of in; that control box be moved to Stewards; Moore, Deck; Kerr. the department and the good crew mess; that location of slopShip's Delegate. New Business: food served. chest be changed. Good and Wel­ Motion carried that department fare: Discussion on improvement delegates make up their own re­ of crew messhall. pair lists and get together in Baltimore to have repairs made. Motion carried that a fine list be XXX made up; money collected to go ELI WHITNEY, Sept. 28— to men in the marine hospitals. » » » Good and Welfare: Suggestion Chairman Bill Thompson; Secre­ SAMUEL JACKSON. Oct. 5— that the delegates inquire as to tary G. W. Burns. New Business: Chairman L. Nicholas; Secretary why the "Captain would not open Motion carried that Captain tell B. Kaiser. Delegates reported the slopchest while at sea. One first assistant to stay out of all minor beefs pending in their de­ minute of silence for Brothers unlicensed personnel's rooms un­ By HANK partments. New Business: Motion lost at sea. less in the line of duty. One min­ by Henry Humphries that all ute of silence for Brothers lost The New York hall is packed with men right now and although XXX books, permits, etc., be checked at sea. JONATHAN GROUT. Oci. 8— there aren't enough ships for even half the men we think it's im­ against possible freeloaders. Gen­ Chairman Clements; Secretary J. XXX mediately necessary to advise the Brothers that before shipping eral discussion on repair and re­ E. Thomas. Beef on the prepara­ TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE, gets tougher, and it certainly can, every bookman and permit-card­ placement list. Good and WeL tion of breakfast and the cooking Oct. 5—Chairman Manuel Land- er should not pass up any job on the board—regardless of what type fare: Recommended that Patrol­ of the meat. Repair list made up ron; Secretary Joshua M. Lundy. of ship it's for, or whether she's going coastwise or just to Cuba or man handle all performers at and approved. One minute of si­ Delegates reported on number of Europe, or because she's a tanker, etc. If there's any unorganized payoff so as to eliminate all un­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. members in their departments. ships to try for—let's take those jobs, too. Every job on the board necessary delays. One minute of New Business: Motion carried when it's called should be immediately taken and it shouldn't hap­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. that any member of crew finding pen" that after four hours the job is turned back or five days later messroom gear around deck when the ship is preparing to sail . . . Marcus Hook is crowded with X X X CAPE HORN. Sept. 19—Chair­ should placq same in proper men right i>ow . . . Brothers paying off in Mobile or going down man J. C. Carolan; Secretary place. Motion carried that all there to ship should avoid getting tanked up. The cops are tough Charles Nuber. Good and Wel­ crew passageways, toilets, and on the seamen, according to our SIU Agent. XXX fare: Decision to have purser in­ showers be painted out. Motion COASTAL MARINER. Oct. 19 XXX vestigated by Union. Recommen­ —Chairman F. Cornier; Secre- cari'ied that new scuttlebutt be dations on prospective members: installed for the use of the crew. Brother E. O'Neill requests the following message to be George Nuss refused membership' Blackie Connors. Motion by One minute of silence for Broth­ Logged; Would like to havo either J. Bigley or F. Aborgast due to false information given as:^"®°f that Patrol- ers lost at sea. from the SS Fitzhugh Lee contact me at Box 68, Grafton, New to his sailing record. Has been""^" at payoff due to York State . . . Last week we seen thai oldtimer of a Cook. XXX member of NMU. Perry Wilson' ™P°^tant beefs aboard ship. MoGOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 12 "Big" Frank Radzvila, always faced with smiles and welldenied admission due to general earned that no mates handle —Chairman M. H. Cross; Secre­ known for his art of splicing the garlic into his cookings. Broth­ enti-union attitude and conduct, i Pf^t of the deck gear or par­ tary W. T. Langford. New Busi­ er Frank said he was going back down into the Gulf again to Men accepted: George Myers, ticipate in any work on deck un- ness: Motion carried that crew ship out. Easy on the garlic, Frank . . . Congratulations to a Robert Buttler, Louis Hanna, less that work pertains -to navi­ will refuse to sign on until a full rank-and-filer named A1 Bernstein for writing up a master­ Curtis Ekes. Walter J. Souby, gation or ship's movement. Mo­ slopchest is put aboard. Brother piece of a pamphlet called Listen Tankermen. Those lankermen Charles R. Kalmbach, J. J. Mc- tion by J. Powell that door near­ Tobin suggested that all Brothers who still have not been organized into the SIU will know and Clarence, R. E. McCluskey and est to gangway be left unlocked leave their rooms clean for the appreciate the -score when they read this book—which will let in port. Engine Department de­ A. J. McCue. next drew. Captain contacted them know what the SIU has accomplished with the best con­ sires new unit or coil for icebox. about a washroom for crew and tracts all around for all types of ships—and. especially the high­ XXX temporary one installed until est-paying and best-conditioned agreement for tankers — in DEL VALLE. Oct. 23—Chair­ ship reaches Mobile. comparison with other union or non-union tanker agreements! man Walsh; Secretary McDonald. XXX Good and Welfare: Discussion on having ship fumigated. Sugges­ Big Mik^ Gison is in town right now, wedging his weight down in one of our narrow-chairs, waiting for the ships to come in . . . tion that Cooks put out greater Here's a shipmatey item about an oldtimer: Brother Holger Hansen, variety in the night lunch. Dele­ who lost his leg in Finland, sent word that he's saying hullo to all DELSOL, Sept. 15—Chairman gates to see that brand of slopXXX his shipmates. We hope Brother Hansen ^ seeS some of the boys chest shoes is changed as the George Puskarich; Secretary WILLIAM H. ALLEN, Sept. 24 soon, indeed . . . We wouldn't be surprised to have a letter soon present type last only a couple Fred A. Tate. Engine Delegate —Chairman H a n k e; Secretary about the Life of an Oldtimer Sailor Anchored in Snug Harbor, of weeks. Agreed that each de­ raised two questions: When a Tarquinio. New Business: Motion Wiper is ordered to turn to with partment appoint a man to take by Rogers that last standby on Staten Island. How about it. Brother Manuel Justo in Building E, Room 209? Think you can sail a yarn of a lefter into the LOG office a spray gun when does the over­ care of recreation room. watch clean messhall. Motion by about the Peaceful Life? The Waterman Company announced in X 'X X time commence? Does the Wiper Wagner that shirts be worn in October that effective November 1, its vessels for the Far East MAIDEN CREEK, Oct. 22 — messhall during mealtime. Mo­ who is assisting by handling the runs will load at the foot of Court Street, Brooklyn . . .^Brother hoses receive the corresponding Chairman Harvey Hill; Secretary tion by Rogers that linen be tak­ Eddie Kasnowsky, the oldtimer of a Cook, is in town right now, amount of overtime? Deck and T. Payn. Deck Delegate reported en off cots when not in use. Good rather happy because he got a letter from his pal, Joe, in Perth much disputed overtime; Engine .Stewards reported no serious and Welfare: Suggestion by Wag­ Amboy. Delegate reported on the hang­ beefs. Chief Engineer to be ask­ ner that any man caught stealing ed about the possibility of install­ ing of clothing in foc'sles; Stew­ ship's supplies be brought up on 4XX, ing a steam line in the ship's ards Delegate reported no beefs. charges. Advice to the Brothers who are aliens waiting in the Hall New Business: Agreed to see Pa­ laundry. to ship out: Look on that board at those ships for remarks. If XXX trolman in Honolulu about rusty 3/ 4- t JOHN FISKE, Sept. 14—Chair­ it says no aliens for that ship, etc., it means just that. Make GEORGE GERSHWIN. Aug. 10 water. Good and Welfare: Argu­ man Bob McCulloch; Secretary sure in every case thai before you ship that the Dispatcher —Chairman Thomas Taylor; Sec­ ment about men off watch drink­ Jack G. Smith. New Business: knows you re an -alien and you'll avoid having a useless journey retary Jack Buguelet. Motion car­ ing up all the coffee. Beef settled William Meehan elected as En­ to the company and the ship. Listen to what he says when he ried to have a little more cooper­ by agreement that everyone pitch gine delegate. Motion carried to calls those jobs on the hour. You have to help yourself from ation in keeping the messrooms in and make coffee when needed. have ship's delegate and witness getting fouled up and getting that job fouled up, too . . . Oiler XXX and passageways clean. Good and go to Captain to have minor re­ BilFTodd just came in from Frisco after his four and a half Welfare: Discussion on having LAFAYETTE. Oct. 19—Chair­ pairs attended to as was prom­ month trip to Guam, Europe and the port of Ras Tanura, Ara­ black paint scraped off drain man Frank Presalar; Secretary ised by Port Captain before ship bia, in the Persian Gulf. We remember and Bill does, too, how space in pantry and painted white William Benish. Delegates had no sailed. Address by chairman as our whole crew received shore leave for the weeks we were or left unpainted due to the reports to deliver. Education: to how to conduct shipboard there. Every day -we went ashore we kept ourselves sober and fact that paint in such damp Brother Frank Gumpay^ gave meeting. quiet was the reason. CUT and RUN Iv �Friday, November 14. 1947 THE Says Seamen Must Discharge Duties To Win Conditions SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THEY CALLED IT 'DANGEROUS PASSAGE' To Ihe Edilor: nounced his dutifulness as a deviation from ethical unionism. I would like to point out some Many actually think that we of the inadequacies among a Eignificant share of the mem- should not cooperate with the in our Union. I mean the dis­ companies but that we should illusioning concepts of unionism regard them as enemies, that which are much too prevalent we should ravish the ships and and which are unilateral, un- the ships' stores without con­ liberal and, in my opinion, sideration for the security and growth of the companies them­ rather un-collective. , In the first place, many mem­ selves. These members lack an bers, judged by the petty re­ understanding that the funda­ quests they make and the absurd mental reason for the high stcnrights they claim, misconstrue dards they enjoy result from the primary principles and pur­ efficiency, skill and a capacity to produce more in a unit of poses of the SIU. time. For instance, a mattress may My contention is that the fun­ have a tiny hole in it. One of damental cause of the unrealist­ Heavily loaded down decks of the MV Loop Knot made these members proclaims it un­ ic view of many of the members passage extremely dangerous on the relurn portion of her fit—as though never before in is the product of wrong inspir­ bauxite run. Obstacles resulted in injuries to three of the crew, his life had he faced such a ation among newcomers incited according to Sam Luttrell, who furnished pictures. Luttrell said condition. Or, at the first drop by older, more experienced men no catwalks were rigged to overcome condition, with the skipper of perspiration, he immediately who already hold these con­ claiming that carpenters to do the job were not available. demands a port-hole fan install­ cepts. Therefore, we should ana­ ed in addition to the present one, and abuses the room ac­ lyze our condition and become more realistic and show a clear­ comodations as tragic. er understanding of our respon­ WRONG VIEW sibilities. To the Editor: best that I have seen in any Ned Williams There is a lot of delinquency Maiine Hospital and I have been Comparing two Marine Hos­ Mombasa, Kenya and neglect among these irrain quite a few. They are pleas­ pitals, I find that conditions in tionalists. They take unauthor­ ant and friendly and they give the Brighton, Mass., institution ized days off or fail to report you a thorough examination. are much better han they are Before you leave this nospital for duty on time. And then they in Staten Island. If you go to have the conception that what I guarantee they will find out the latter place you had better what the trouble is. Credit alsc they are doing is unionism. Such take a basket of lunch and a goes to the nurses here. They one-sided practices are inequit­ cot—it will take you ail day to are on the go all the time, and able and at wide variance from To the Editor: bo admitted. the American ideals on which are willing to assist you in any We believe that in ihe next For example, I went to the way possible. You don't see a the SIU is founded. contract there should be made a These irrationalists have the provision for the carrying of a Staten Island Hospital and after lot of long faces like I have idea that the Union is unlimited Junior Engineer or Oiler for don­ waiting a few hours, got my seen in a good many hospitals. in its power, that it can procure key watches on high pressure master certificate and left foi Here they greet- you courteously. Brighton where I anived at 1:30 any conditions it asks for. They They are using a new system ships. P.M. I was up in the ward an of diets in this ward, and it do not realize that the Union If this is not possible then the' hour later, even though they can only enhance its status when FWT be given more money or were short of help at the time. seems to be working out well. the maritime economy advances paid overtime for weekdays and A dietician is at the serving In my rambling I noted that a table while the food is being enough to permit further at­ time and one-half for weekends big crowd in the admitting room tainments. Moreover, they must put on the trays. After the and holidays due to the fact that j was handled entirely in about realize that new goals can be servings, she goes from one a FWT has more responsibilities; three hours. There is no reason reached only if there is cooper­ patient to another to see if he on this type ship than on those why Staten Island can't do the ation and compatibility among has had enough. You can get with low pressure plants. same. The conditions there one more, too. Again I say this the members, and only if the We also believe that the next'year ago were pretty good, but Union institutes a vigorous, mili­ hospital is getting better each contract be clarified so that when' light now are terrible. tant program. day. A lot of credit should go the FWT is required to take care to Mrs. Higgins of the social HAD CHOICE LACK UNDERSTANDING of the evaporator on sea or don­ ervice who looks after the en­ I once heard a mernber, who key watch he be paid overtime. After I got the card they ask­ tertainment for the boys along We are Firemen-Watertenders ed me what doctor I wanted to had been in the Union four with their welfare. She's a big years, ridicule a conscientious aboard the Niantic Victory and see. How was I supposed to helping hand to all. Brother for always being on the believe this will help to keep know? I didn't know they were George Meaney job ready and willing to per­ FWTs aboard high pressure ships. listed so you could point your Marine Hospital form his duty. He even went P. A. Tauraci finger and say there is the Brighton, Mass. so far as *to call the man a Alvaro Vego doctor I want. company sympathizer, and de­ Serafin Lopez! The doctors here are all of the Brighton Hospital Gets Nod Firemen Propose Contract Changes Wants Family Informed 'Steqmboat' Is Happy Firing The Del Monte To the Editor: Well, here I am firing the old Del Monte, just up from South America way. Ah, those senoritas! Ah, that Vermouth! Ah, those rainy nights in Riol And such a happy ship! A big Bailey Board to do all my work for me. Yes, what Lincoln was to the slaves Bailey is to the fire­ men. Wouldn't mind another trip, expect a greased gangway. First Assistant found me playing a gui­ tar one day while maneuvering. Why should he get so mad? He plays the 'cello himself. OKAYS SKIPPER The skipper is Captain John Owens. When they said "A Sail­ or and a Gentleman," he is the guy they meant. Total sea-time of the crew is 150 years, and all say he is the best they have seen, That makes him the best Old Man in 150 years. Only sour note aboard is the Purser. Watch for this bird. He is a typical fink, continually run­ ning down unions and smelling around the company officials. Like all scabs, he is chickenhearted, and is always running away from some guy who wants to beat him up. But on to more pleasant sub­ jects. Meet some of our charac­ ters: "Small Change" Johnny says he never saw the outside of a ginmill till he was 12 years old. In New Orleans, he tells me, "Let's take a stroll down the avenue." Came back four days later. "Lost Cause" Jerry—The answer to a maiden's scare. Caught him looking for the steam line on an electric winch. That wouldn't be so bad, only he's the Chief Electrician. Now, now Jerry! "Gashound" Harry—The orig­ inal "Face on the Bar Room Floor." Gashound, climb off the deck and take a bow. "Tex:"—He treats his dog so good, always throwing his scraps. But, Tex, why can't anybody see your dog except you? Ah, yes, we seamen meet such interesting people. Well, must go interview the First Assistant about the next trip. Maybe—if I sell my guitar first. Steamboai O'Doyle SS Del Monte To the Editor: I would like it very much if you would send the LOG to my family. They live in the country and know very little about the life of a seaman. I joined the SIU last March and I like the Union very much. At present I am sailing as Fireman on the Seatrain New Orleans. D. S. McCasland Suggests Plan To Aid Shifting Of Rated Men To the Editor: Recently I \isited the Port of Galveston. Texas, and the Hall there is very nice except for one thing. I happened to ask where the head was. And, when I saw it, I wondered how we could .stand such a place. I recommended that the Galveston Branch get a re­ spectable toilet installed and keep it clean. The one I mean is the one out back hi the Dispatcher's office. Hero's something I know has been in the minds of many Sea­ farers, the transportation of eli.gible ratings to -othei- ports. Such ratings are short of Bookmembers. SUGGESTION I think we, the SIU, should split the coasts into districts. When a port calls for a rated man and cannot suppl.v him, let them call the nearest Hall to shift a Bookmember and ach'ance him the fare, with the understanding that upon paying off he repa\s the Union. The Union would have the fare stamped in his book for the Pa­ trolman to see. No money would be lost that way. A Bookmember thinks more of his Book than to jeopardize it by skipping. At the same time it would give our Bookmembers and the Union bet­ ter protection against shipping outsiders and inexperienced men. This suggestion is meant for the best interests of the SIU as a whole. John Jellefte Log-A -Lim e ricks Treat 'Em Rough By STEAMBOAT There once was a mate named McGee, Who never had heard of OT When he asked me to work, I replied, "Why you jerk, "Where have you been going to sea?" �T-'-'T?' Page Twelre •\ > i^rl . i' THE SEAFARERS THE SMILING FACES OF JACKSON CREWMEMBERS At left, SS Andrew Jackson crewmembers Ted Filipow, AB, and "Tiger" Thompson. AB, put on a bareback rid­ ing act to the enjoyment of onlookers. Scene was the main drag in Penang, Malayan Straits. At right. Red Dineen, AB, flexes his muscles and, with a grin, goes to work on the Jackson's bulkhead while the ship was somewhere in the Pacific. The Jackson, a Wa­ terman scow, hit al­ most every Far East­ ern port before push­ ing through the Suez Canal and on to ~ the States. Photos were submitted to the LOG by Brother Filipow. LOG Friday, November 14, 1947 Crewman Finds Bad Points Outweigh Good On SS Ampac To the Editor: Just a few lines to let you know the set-up on the good ship SS Ampac Los Angeles. Sure wish I could recommend this ship to all my fellow Sea­ farers but in all honesty I can't. True, this ship does have its good points and its bad points, and the good points do outpoint the bad points in number. But the good ponts are only pretty good and the bad points are very, very bad. That pretty near sums up the situation. Here are the facts. UNCOVERS SOURCE The cigarette allowance per man was very small. The Of­ ficers as a whole were pretty good, but nothing to brag about. They followed the lead of the Old Man mostly. The food was pretty good, but this means nothing in regard to the next trip as the whole Stewards De­ partment is getting off. So are the majority of the Deck and Engine Crews! So you can see why I can't recommend the ship to anyone: If all the Ships Masters were like the one of the SS Ampac Los Angeles my sea-going car-r eer would come to a quick end; Here's ending this note and wishing the fellows who do take the ship our good luck (they'll need it) and pausing only long enough to say "You'll be sorry." J. V. Smith The Master comes pretty near being the source of the trouble. I'm sure an hour's overtime hurts him much worse than it does the Company. Not only do you have to work 60 minutes for an hour's overtime but then you have to spend 120 minutes fighting to get credit for it. What little overtime there is, I mean! One of the men on board con­ To the Editor: the biggest foul-up and is us­ up for him. He also beefs and ing noise and confusion to cover groans continually. He takes tracted a case of YD and had It has come to my attention up his own misdeeds. Don't time off in port when he pleases To the Editor: in the issues of the LOG for the judge a Union man by how and shows up the next day AMr WEIGH I past six months that from all much noise he makes. boozed up and raising hell. Then In reference to Paul Hall's I LOOKS quarters there has been much Time off is always a big beef. he borrows money from his remarks in Clearing The Deck ATJTblasting at the gashounds and Some guys think that as soon shipmates so he can give them last week (Oct. 31) pertaining performers. This is sound pol­ as a ship ties up alongside the privilege of working for him to shipboard promotion, I feel icy, as the more pubUcity these they're off til sailing time. while he goes ashore again. that the rule should stand as it characters get, the less they get When sobered up and hauled NOT HARD now is. away with their antics. The It does more good for the in­ The big deal is how to spot on the carpet he takes his log membership is well informed without a word but as soon as dividual member to have it on now, and will not stand for this a performer. That should not he is down below he's a raving the books than it does harm. be so hard. He's the bird who stuff any longer. maniac. He's going to have the But, by no means should it be lays down on his job and shoves Usually there gazoonies, when Skipper, the Mate and the Bosun abused inany fashion. it off on his shipmates to cover pinned down, come out with a all thrown off. They can't log For us to retard any member's statement that "I am a good HIM! Then he tears into the desire to improve his status in union member, I hold Book No. Messmen, then the Steward and life would not be good; how­ or I was going to sea when right on down the line. You see, have a shot every four hours ever, so long as it is done in a times were tough," or "Where Brothers, he was just a little for a couple of days. Not only decent manner and under union were you in the '34, '36 strikes?" keel-hauled for his fouling up, was his pay stopped, but he supervision as it now is there They try to evade and confuse so he wants to get a little of was also charged for the peni­ is no danger of that happening. cillin and the Captain made him the subject of their actions by somebody else's tail. The rule in itself is a sign of draw $50 at sea to give the hiding behind their books. Much To the Editor: DON'T MERIT HELP progress and by aiding our mem­ Purser for his troubles. All this to my disappointment they get The only way to straighten was done under the threat of bers to improve themselves we away clean, cussing the gang This letter is more or less a out a performer is to refuse to not allowing the Purser to treat keep them by our sides. Why as being a no good bunch be­ warning to the present crew do his work and let him take the man. should we antagonize them? cause they said it wasn't right aboard Waterman's Topa Topa. I everything he has coming to I'm suggesting that no alterThere have been many ex­ for him to foul up. These birds made a coastwise trip abroad this him, although all of us are amples like the two stated ations'be made. I feel that the feel because they hold a book ship and piled off this week in against a log. I have seen these above, but maybe these two men who originally drew up the or have been in the organization New York. The ship is now on birds getting away with plenty will serve to show you what I rule knew what they were doing for a long time they have the its way to Bremen and other and they are hurting the organ­ mean. The Captain makes a at the time arid the rule is just privilege of gassing up and per­ German ports. ization like hell, t's up to us good Company man but a poor as pertinent now as it was then. forming as they please. While aboard the ship the to stop it and get down to busi­ shipmate. G. L. No. 4526 Also their opinion of the entire deck gang found it very ness. Brother who does his job and trying and sometimes impossible So let's have some suggestions takes care of ship's gear is a to work with the Chief Mate. He on how to stop this performing— sucker, a phony, or a stooge and had absolutely no respect for the let's get rid of these birds. everything but what he actually men under him or for the Bosun They're not doing us any good, is—a good SIU man. v/ho is supposed to direct the nor even doing their own share I would like to point out to gang. for themselves and they are the membership a part of the He violated every rule in the harming the fundamentals of the preamble to our Constitution: book of good conduct and many Union. "We will therefore try by all in the union agreement. His I am sure the Editor will print just means to promote harmon­ arrogancy and slave-d riving whatever suggestions you make. ious relations with those in methods were condemned by I think a coastwise resolution command by exercising due care the entire deck gang with the should be taken up on how to and diligence in the perform­ result that most of the deck handle and get rid of these gazances of the duties of our pro­ men piled off. oones. Let's not cover up for fession and giving all possible SHORT LECTURE these birds. Let's set them assistance to our employers in When the ship hit New York straight! caring for their gear and prop­ the Union Hall was advised of Lee de Parlier, SUP erty." this character's conduct with the So, Brothers, you can see just result that he was pulled into what the organization feels a conference with an SIU Patrol­ good union man is. When you man and an MMP patrolman. do your job you are protecting He came out of the meeting and giving a good name, not agreeing to mend his ways and Send in the minutes of only to yourself, but to the to have more respect for the your ship's meeting to the TJnion as a whole. It's not being men under him—I wonder if New Yotk HalL Only in that wise to gas up and perform, be­ he will. way can the membership act cause you're hurting yourself on your recommendations, If the deck gang now aboard (although you may get away the Topa Topa finds him pull­ and then the minutes can be loR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WflO' with it several times, but not ing his same old tricks, I ad­ printed in the LOG for the WERE PmENT THAT flEnORABLE forever) and the Union. benefit of all other SIU vise them to see that he is toss­ THURSDAY EVENING W dOHN BULL'S At the payoff do you ever ed off as soon as the ship hits crews aSARET, PIRAEUS,GREECE.JT WASH1 notice the birds who squawk loud port. Hold those shipboard meet­ and long? A good Union Brother He was warned and given ings regularly, and send if he has any beefs gives them another chance after the last those minutes in as soon as ^ PROMPTU SQAmSH nANrp. to a Patrolman, with accurate trip don't "give him another possible. That's the SZU way! details and without fanfare. The chance to foul up again. Seafarer Harold LeDoux's sketch of a memorable night in bird who hollers loud is usually Piraeus, Greece. Marcelino Santiago 4. 4 S Spotlight On Performers Makes Curbing Easier, Says Seafarer Lakes Seafarer Urges Retaining Promotion Rule Warns Topa Topa Men To Shortstop Hardtiming Mate •V IV 11' Send Those llliniites YOUR mmVOH. IT WAS OUR BROTHER "mc'nmLOcH.STA&mAN m- 4^. �THE SEAFARERS Friday, November 14, 1947 LOG 'Second Fiddle* NMUer Raps Internal Feud; Says SIU Is More Militant way the NMU officials are shown in their true light. The LOG Today I entered the Miami really hits the nail on the head. Branch of the SIU and asked to (Name withheld) be given a chance to ship through the SIU. I have been a member of the NMU since 1945 and have sailed steadily since being ad­ mitted to membership in that union. To the Editor: The set-up in the NMU at this time is jmbearable for a Union man. There is so much mud be­ ing thrown from all points that a man packing an NMU book isn't proud of the fact. To the'Editor: There was a strange happen­ ing here during a thunderstorm on the afternoon of October Back from his latest trip. 20 which made some of us won­ Seafarer I. H. Pepper forward­ der just how we stood. In plain ed this shot of an unidentified view of those of us present at shipmate straining at the cat­ a meeting, lightning struck and gut. Doctor Pepper says the guy was "playing second fid­ shivered a large Cross atop the dle," but sent no picture of dome of St. Augustine Cathed­ the first fiddler. Fiddling's fun. ral, about 200 feet from the Doc, but enuf's enuf. Hall, without harming the Hall or the men. And if any skeptic LOG INTERESTING hit this port, we have a piece of TO BROTHER IN the cross to convince him. In the NMU I have found that anytime a few men try to better conditions from within they are We seamen, condemned by classed as red baiters and their government and companies alike books taken fro «. them. This has happened to several of my ship­ each time we ask for better living conditions and wages, mates. found it odd that we were not condemned that time. We had WANTS REPRESENTATION the feeling that at least one I now feel that it is worth any great Power took a friendly price to leave the NMU and start view toward us. sailing with a Union that will go When the flash came. Port to bat for its membership. Agent Sal Colls had just finish­ There are hundreds of mem­ ed reading the reports of the bers in the NMU who, if given Credentials Committee. Those the opportunity, would clean present included the last three house; but all of them are m survivors of the TTT Club (Ed­ positions of being unable to do itor's note: Typical Tropical so. Tramps): Woody Lockwood, Red These men wish to sail on Morgan and myself, who have union ships, but realize that there been so very clever in ducking arc so many NMU members leav­ Dispatcher Ralph Ortiz. Each ing the NMU and taking permits of us made a vow to pray more in the SIU that it is impossible often. for them to do the same. The police arrived on the scene, but Sal Colls got there All NMU members with whom before them to grab the souv­ I have come in contact are avid enir for the Hall. leaders of the SEAFARERS LOG L. C. Parrish and get quite a bang out of the KEEP LOG ON TAP Casa Grande Scribe Reports Ship Heads In 3 Directions To the Editor: Bolt Just Misses San Juan Hall; Prayers Increase However, during my member­ ship in the NMU I have at no time seen the militancy shown by the SIU. I have lost many hours of overtime which, accord­ ing to the agreement, were legi­ timate. This overtime could have been collected very easily had the proper militancy been shown. Page Thirteen MARINE CORPS To the Editor: I'm a member of the Seafarers International Union but right now I'm in the US Marine Corps. I'd appreciate it very much if you would send me the LOG as I want to keep up with the Union's activities as much as possible. I think the LOG is about the most interesting paper to read and I usually find something in it about my former shipmates. Stanley Rasczyk. USMC Camp Lejeune, N.C. ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegreun from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in It. Reporting again from the Casa Grande here in Port Arthur, Texas. We'stayed around the ship­ yard in Jacksonville and one mild hurricane. We were also in the Merfill-Stevens yard when the workers took a strike vote and balloted 2-1 in favor of the strike. After the vote FT was in a hurry to get us out so we would­ n't be strike-bound and pull an­ other Rip Van Winkle as we did in Marcus Hook. That was Sat­ urday. We didn't sail out of the St. John's River until late Sun­ day—all of us and five new toil­ et seats, bright and shiny. This town is all right. So many tankers pull in that there should be a Hall here. A lot; of good organizational work, could be done. Then too, fel­ lows pulling in here on our ships would have a place to hang their hats. The people are friendly in town and the SIU has a good reputation here. They remember us from way back. Over a home brew in the back room of a jernt uptown we were discussing the blue law situation. The smoke was so thick we had to use radar to find our glasses. Eddie the Steward who went off the hard stuff so he could GET NEW SEATS . COMlrt^ yoO Af*'As Delegate, I got the Old Man to sign a requisition for new seats. The Port Engineer, who is also okay, promised them to us every day until we shifted and left the yard. When we learned that we were to sail at three, we called a meeting for 2:30 to find out what happened to the seats.' The Port Engineer, who happen­ ed to be down, hopped into his car and 10 minutes before we were to have the meeting the seats came aboard, and everyone put some of the green stuff away for a rainy day dropped sailed from the port happy. Jacksonville is a good port and the whole works over a crap IS well-handled by "Jimmy the table. Agent." When a question of not DESTINATION UNKNOWN paying off all the OT on regular We are leaving here today 30 day payoffs came up, he im­ and going to either New York, mediately settled it and we were New Jersey or Norfolk. As us­ all paid in full. ual no one knows for sure—not There were quite a few jobs on even the agents. the board in Jax and quite a It would be putting it mildly few were expected, which means a busy week for Jim who has a to say that everyone got a ter­ boil under his armpit as big as rific kick out of the illustra­ tions that accompanied the Casa a baseball. Grande in Marcus Hook. Dozens MILLIONAIRES? of them clipped it out, mailed The weather from Jax to Port it home and then hurried to Arthur was the kind passengers deny they had anything to do pay big money for in the hopes with the "goils" mentioned. of getting. Since it was for We've prepared a signed affi­ free everyone helped himself davit for those who need clear­ generously to it and all are ing to keep peace in a happy now sporting a millionaire tan home. —they can't wait to get back A1 Bernsiem North to show it around. SS Casa Grande 'Bumboat' Horrified By Steamboat's Yams To the Editor: I read that piece sometime ago where Steamboat O'Doyle complained that nobody would believe his yarns. This is not hard to understand for I just made a trip as Bosun with Steamboat. He has some tales that would shake a whale. He told me he was on a ship where he kept finding human bones in the fuel oil strainer. He told me they opened up the set­ tling tank and found three skel­ etons of guys who had gone to sleep in there in the shipyard and got welded up. He said when their bones came floating into his strainer it was the most horrifying experience he ever had.. Certainly it was the most horrifying experience I ever had to hear you tell this one. Steam­ boat. ship where the Mate died and they threw him over the side in a canvas sack. But, Steamboat claimed, they forgot to put weights in it and the guy got caught in the suction of the propellor and followed them in the wake for 2,000 miles. I won­ der if you would call this an Irish wake. He told me this in­ cident was very eerie. Steam­ boat, how right you are! MATE IN WAKE Steamboat also told me that He also told me he was on a Steamboat i.s his right name. He claims his old man was Captain of a Mississippi steamboat and that he was born on the boat. He says when he came down the ways his old man blew the whistle three times and rang Full Speed Ahead. POSTING LIST THE BEEF BOX On Labor Day, American seamen at "Brownie and Blackie's Diamond Bar" in Shanghai joined a Chinese wedding party. Concealed somewhere, perhaps off to the right, is the bar itself. Among the newest readers of the LOG are the proprietors of the only union pub in Shanghai, China. It's not so surprising as it sounds. Name of the saloon is "Brownie and Blackie's Diamond Bar". It is run by R. C. Brown and Blackie Stein, both holders of SUP books, and William J. Brown, an SIU Bookman. All three want to keep up with the news of Union activities and of the comings and goings of their old shipmates. In case any of the Brothers make Shanghai, "Brownie and Blackie" are setting them up at 2 Li Ling Lu, Yuen Chang Road. They also call the spot "The Sailors Hang Out". If you stop in there some afternoon or evening they'll lend you their LOG, they say. BROTHER SUGGESTS GIVING DATA ON EACH CREWMEMBER QUESTION: As a suggestion I feel that ships' delegates should, at the start of each voyage, be required to post in the crew's mess a list containing crewmembers' names, union status (book or per­ mit) and when they joined the ship. This might serve to eliminate any possibility of departmental delegates overlooking permit men sailing beyond their alloted time, and also acquaint all members with their Brothers' standings. (Brother's Name Withheld on Request) ANSWER: The Brother's suggestion is a good one and one worth putting into effect aboard SIU ships. Inasmuch as it would be very difficult to prepare such a list before the sign-on due to the general confusion, it can be handled at the first ship­ board meeting. At that time men approaching, or over, the lO-day limit can be warned. NO CERTIFICATE, THOUGH He also says his old man was drunk at the christening and when the Sky Pilot asked what name to use the old man said, "He was born on a steamboat, Goddamit, call him Steamboat." However, he says he lost the birth certificate. Steamboat, you are a great guy, but you must really tone down those stories. How dare you tell me you saw a seagull with an SIU but­ ton! Me, your good old friend. "Bumboat O'ReiUy" <3 �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS \ LOG Friday, November 14, 1947 -J rrarrm t 'i y BUUJETIN ^--zl hr- Unclaimed Wages 12.37 Charvo, Donald 2.75 Chase. Thomas A 23.28 Chastain Jack L Chatelain, Lawrence A. .... 25.20 65.66 Chatfield. Harvey E. 2.16 Chauff, James J 2.44 Chauncev, Howard 1.65 Chaumont, Adam Huey ... 6.75 Chausier, A .71 Cheek, Richard 3.44 Chessman, Charles R 8.69 Cheffo, A 2.97 Cheklin, Peter 1.44 Chenevert, Henry M. .45 Chenney, Arthur P Cherami Lloyd E 27.22 9.33 Chestnut, Robert Lee Chernin, Abraham 11.88 4.36 Chettenden, A .79 Chevalier, Harold F Chiaculas, Louis 2.64 • Clarke, William E 1.38 Clarkin, Bernard N. Chicha, G 2.79 Clarksen, Joe F Child, William 66.17 i Clary, Richai-d D Childers, Clair E. Childers, Joseph J 1.87 | Class, Rbert Chilimidos, Spirangelus .... 4.54 Clayton, Robert J. JiChiotos, Raymond 31.73 Clayton, William W Chipley, Ralph L 14.77 ^ Clecuen, Albert W Chisholm, F 3.64 Clegg, Danel L Chramie, Jack B 1.82 Clement, Alton J Chrisman, John 1.25 Clemmons, Merton B 3.10 : Clemons, Cecil L. Christ, Arthur 20.92 . Clendenning, Paul W. Christal, George G 5.64 ' Clericasio, Michael Christensen, B. A 11.34'Clesi, Michael F Christensen, C. R 15.99 Clevenger, Fred E Christensen, Earl A 8.87 Clifton, Edward E Christensen, Neil 1.07 , Clifton, Fred Christensen, William H. . Christian, Daniel H 21.04 Clifton, James Christian. Howard E 8.84 Clippard, Frederick B. Christian, J 3.26 Clore, William Christian, L. 0 3.44 Clover, J 6.02 Clyburn, George H. Christian, Robert L 1.96 Coady, J. Stanley Christian, Walter W 28.39 Coan, Clyde Christiansen, Gerald Christiansen, Gerhard A. „ 18.34 Coates, James M .33 Coates, Kenneth Christiansen, James C 1.65 Coat.s, Glenn B Christiansen, Norman W. 37.80 Cobb, C. W Christianson, Reuben C .80 Cobb, O. C Christie, Paul 60.00 Cobb, William E Christoferson, W. E 1.63 Cobourn, J Christopher, William J Christy, Frank W 1.99 Cochran, Arthur W. Jr Chudslew, G 1.04 Cochran, James 0 Chumley, Earl L .94 Cochron, H. W. Church, John E 4.80 Coddington, Morton Church, Lorn E 4.80 Cody, Jack B Church, Manuel 21.39 Coe, Walter C Cissna, Thomas T 32.45 I Coffey, Bert Oron, Jr Ciallella, Harr yA. 4.21 Coffey, Clifford M Clagctt, Owen 3.65 Coffman, Donald R Clagett, Thomas E. 46 Coffma, Martin T. Clamp, George H. 2.16 Coggins, Donald S. Clapp, Le Roy 30.96 Cognevich, John M, Clark, Alan G 1.37 Cohn, Frank Clark, Arthur S. ... 5.60 Coit, William L Clark, Carlton D. . 1.23 Colburn, Leroy C. Clark, F 01' Colby, Charles O. .. Clark, H 47 Colby, John B Clark, Herbert Milton 5.94 Cole, Alton B Clark, James E 5.70 Cole, C. A Clark, James J 8.53 Cole, Grover C Clark, John J 4.27 Cole, Luttrell ...^ Clark, J. D 9.24 Cole, M. A. V Clark, John 1.70 Cole, Phillip R Clark, John W 8.41 Colecchi, Steve Clark, Joseph J 1.82 Colella, W. A Clark, Joseph T 30.29 Coleman, Adie Clark, Kenneth J 7.18 Coleman, C Clark, L. 1 94 Coles, Harold Jackson Clark, Prentis B 2.97 Coles, Raymond H. .. Clark, Raymond E 8.74 Colgan, John T Clark, Thomas J 3.82 , Coll, A Clark, Vernon A 1.79 Coil, Walter B. Clark, Ayne A 94 Collett, Arthur G. Clark, William C 3.26 Colley, Eugene O. Clark, Woodrow 33 Collin, H Clarkashaff, Samuel 3.38 Collins, C. E Clarke, Carlton Dwight .... 97.07 Collins, Donald E Clarke, George 70 Collins, Edw. W. Clarke, Joseph C 24.27 Collins, H. H Craddock, Calvin H Craddock, Edwin C Craft, Arlen E Craft, Henry Grady Cragie, A Craig, Ernest C Craig, Lawrence S Craig, Robt. Franklin Craig, Wallace F Crandell, C. R Crandell, Eugene '. Crane, William M Crawford, Charles Carter, James Craven, Jack W Craven, William A Crawford, ~Hugh Crawford, James H Crawford, James M Crawford, Joseph F 6.63 Coppin, Arthur 3.89 Cra.viord, Kenneth B 11.86 Coratti, Nicola 21.81 Crawfoi'd, Leo 3.64 Corbeet, Ralph P 5.62 Crawford, Raymond 38.95 Corbeet, Timothy 7.90 Crawford, Robert 1.48 Corbishley, Chai-les A 1.98 Crawford, R. W 82 Corcoran, Hy. W 1.25 Crawford, Russell G 5.44 Corcoran, John Joseph .... 30.73 Crawford, W 20.95 Cordeiro, George 28.83 Creech, M. A ' 1.83 Cordell, John D 32.37 Creel, George Bates 45 Cordes, Luke J 14.92 Creel, R 4.78 Cordray, E 98.75 Creighton, Charles 1.37 Corelli, Gioruni 13.50 Crewe, Edward H 1.44 Cordern, S 2.97 Crews, A. W 6.72 Corley, Henry N 10.63 Crews, Ti-acy E 69 Corley, Robert T 32.66 Cribb, Wilbur R 5.94 Corlis, Vernon L 2.80 Crirnins, Daniel J 2.93 Cormier, Emile J 74 Criswell, Nolan S 10.74 Corn, John 4.43 Crofton, Douglas 7.44 Cornell, David R 6.93 Cronan, John J 73 Cornett, Clyde 10.26 Cronan, Wm. P 01 Cornforth, William 34 Crone, James 2.79 Cornwell, Ralph E 24.73 Cronin, Charles E 10.80 Cornwell, Stanley K 5.76 Cronin, Floyd B 14. 85 Corrado, Anina 13.46 Cronan, John 5.92 Correia, M. 1 117.50 Cronin, Patrick K 3.22 Corrie, Joaquin 1.35 Crook, Joseph 4.51 Corrock, Jack Charles 3.43 Crooks, Arthur Neil 5.64 Cosentino, Aldo A 3.47 Crooks, Ellis 5.30 Cosinano, Lorenzo 9,00 Crosby, J. T 5.94 Cosmos, George 8.63 Crosby, S 4.77 Costello, James J 926.63 Crosby, Thomas J 59 Costello, Jose 5.65 Cross, Clair L 5.54 Costello, William Patrick .. 4.16 Cross, P 1.42 Cotchi, Claude 1 9.11 Cross, Phillip R 8.39 Cote, Joseph Luke 48.02 Cross, Robert Cross, Vernec , 26.37 Cotta, Stanley M 6.05 Cross, Walter J / 4.57 Cottle, Francis M. Jr 3.56 Crosswhite, Louis 2.23 Cottle, Lawrence L 48.99 Croteau, Harold F 4.82 Cotton, C. W 4.61 Croto, Robert E 11.02 Couchman, H 25.90 Crotwell, Floyd H 3.56 Coulter, Ambrose D 11.69 Crouse, Howard 1.78 Coulter, Jack G 5.13 Crow, Thomas 4.67 Coulter, Sam H 14 Crowe, Kyle C 15.86 Coulton, W 40 Crowley, E 1.98 Counce, Ernest E 11.39 Crull, Warren L 31.76 Courtney, Arthur B 9.86 Crump, Charles Hamilton 7.13 Courtney, H 24.59 Cruz, Esteban 45 Coveleski, Thaddens 3.59 Cruz, Luis 11.19 Covington, Howard R 45 Crym, Harry N 12.15 Covington, Robert H 53.10 Csmereka, Michael L., Jr. 21.87 Covy, Allen P 4.16 Cuadro, A .38 Cowan, Billie 23.76 Cullerton, Jaivies A .59 Cowan, Hugh Joseph 37 Cullison, Sterling F .74 Coward, Maurice 4.66 Culpepper, Albert K 8.06 Cowen, Norman 7.58 Culpepper, David P 3.48 Cox, Carl M. 28 Culpepper, Robert C 1.42 Cox, Cyrenius A., Jr 10.74 Culver, F. W .46 Cox, John M 80 Cumba, C 28.00 Cox, Marrin E. 2.75 Cumbee, Jesse L 2.13 Coy,, Roily B 2.75 Cumings, Walter J .45 Cox, Thomas E 9.60 Cummings, A 19.49 Cox, W. C 1.19 Cummings, Charles 8.95 Coxhead, H. 627.65 Cummings, Chas, H 11.40 Coy, Thurman W 2.84 Cummings, F. 5.59 Coyle, Charles P 59 Cummings, Floyd 1.52 Coyer, D. R 5.64 Cummings, J. P 17.44 Coyle, James M 4.22 Cummins, John 4.79 Coyle, Joseph D 1.34 ; 27.12 Coyne, J. J 2.97 Cundra, A Cunningham, Bernard 1.37 Cozad, Carroll i 20.47 45 Crabtree, Everett 9.62 Cunningham, G. W Mississippi Steamship (Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being pa'd by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to Dece nber 31, 1946.' Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security -number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. f'Hfc 35.48 Collins, Henry 7.82 Collins, Jesse C 1.40 Collins, Joseph : 2.82 Collins, Jolley R 11.32 Collins, M 58.57 Colomb, E. L 01 Colon, Louis G 1.37 Colpitts, L. H 2.84 Colvin, Robert 18.09 Colyer, E. A 19.59 Combs, Eddie M., Jr 2.82 Comeaux, Anthony 1.80 Compan, Clovis J 2.23 Compan, Joseph B 10.09 Comparetto, Enrico 1.99 Compologne, Armond 32.66 Compton, Howard 8.73 Comstock, Robert L. ...^ 5.94 Condos, Geo 1.98 Condrey, Samuel C .78 Cone, Wm. H 2.34 Conely, John W 5.46 Conjour, L. J 2.23 Conlan, James V 28.00 Conley, Eugene H 2.58 Conley, Joseph E., Jr 8.26 Connell, Lewis Burns 1.88 Connell, Pete J 22.38 Connell, Thomas 26.48 Conner, Willis 10.40 Connor, Harry G 22.86 Connor Ivor R 10.74 Connor, Robert 3.18 Conrad, Benjamin 59 , Conroad, George D 43.20 Conroy, Daniel Wm 1.19 Conroy, James E 13.33 Consalvo, Gaetano 11.24 Constantine, Henry 2.79 Contine, Clarence C 212.62 Conway, E. L 4.32 Conway, J. R 1.34 Conway, Lester J 2.46 Conway, Raymond J 2.79 Conway, Thomas J 41.63 Conway, Walter 72 Coogle, Murray L. 25.67 Cook, Byron E., .Jr. 43.70 Cook, Harold R 22.13 Cook, Joseph 1.33 Cook, Lawrence D 1.50 Cook, Leroy 01 Cook, V 2.34 Cook, W 8.95 Cook, Walter H. 3.18 Cooke, Paul D. . 10.43 Cooke, Paul J 7.54 Cooksley, James R 3.56 Cooksley, Thomas R. Jr. 6.43 Coombs, Martin A .46 Cooney, W. J 25.19 Coop, Wm. E 12.11 Cooper, Delmar R. 18.93 Cooper, Ernest Joseph .. .99 Cooper, F. E. .99 Cooper, H. E 1.48 Cooper, Leonard M 14.38 Cooper, Stanley Geo 47.64 Cooper, Thomas F 3.96 Copeland, Arthur M. Jr 3.79 Copher, Steward 24 16.56 59 2.36 2.00 3.26 3.57 1.37 2.81 19.22 21.00 12.37 2.84 59 12.58 10.26 11.89 46 5.04 2.34 4.66 13.45 32.31 26.18 5.94 33.60 29.19 4.20 1.87 13.39 53 1.40 1.00 4.13 14.84 35 3.17 2.64 2.34 59 23.95 12.15 2.75 5.69 1.99 1.87 10.74 12.77 42 35 1.48 2.23 70 15.00 3.71 12.68 8.87 6.40 68.74 6.79 2.06 2.68 11.02 9.80 11.48 .46 1.87 70.90 3.96 6.40 27.30 2.07 2.07 16.15 5.94 13.38 11.39 1.40 57 6.51 2.34 .01 7.29 2.75 02 1.33 05 90.98 33 3.34 2.31 �Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 14, 1947 Unclaimed Wages Sffiith Johnson SS Corp. 60 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. .69 SS M. MICHAEL EDELSTEIN [Graves, Richard W. 2.79 2.88 Hairston, Billie Binning, Leonard S. 8.06 138.84 Henard, Charlie E. ... Cianci, Luigi 6.41 Hill, Clair S 3.55 Coggins, William F. 3.49 Landfair, James 1.37 Cole, V/alter Moroni, Emil J : 4.98 4.98 Freitas, Herbert E. P. Galinas. $2.00; W. A. House, $1.00; Hall, $1.00; R. A. Johnson, $1.00; K. NEW YOHK .71 Nichols, Raymond .... 1.37 S. Warhula, $1.00; H. McCullough, H. Rice, $2.00; R. A. Borch. $1.00; J. Jennings, Junior .... INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 1.10 $1.00; J. Stoinis, $1.00. C. Phillips, $1.00; J. Johnson, $1.00; A. Lindsey, Frederick L 24.49 Petersen, Robert M A. Stepanson, $3.00; C. Monela, $1.00 M. Atkiewicz, $1.00; C. Carlson, $2.00; Pool, Donald E 3Q.80 SS COLABEE Angel Lina Rosa, $3.00; C. E. Bekiaris Lopez, Kenneth 72 L. A. Holbrook. $1.00; C. R. Swensen, H. Jensen, '$ 1.00. 40.19 $2.00; M. B. Lopez, $3.00; T. S. Sloven Reeves, James A 104.50 Sakers, George $2.00. $6.00; V. A. Sunguroff, $3.00; H. All SS TOPA TOPA 1.39 Williams, George E 1.37 Saunders, Charles SS MOCYKOWSKI J. R; Chaker, $2.00; K. C. Daly, $1.00. Stahl, Ralph E 2.20 $3.00; E. H. Northrop, $3.00; P. Sam J. Duffy, $2.00. SS MUHLENBERG VIC. uclson, $3.00; T. G. Williams. $3.00 SS E. HOWARD Strayhorn, Donald 2.22 G. D. Cumminga, $3.00; George W SS TRINITY VICTORY C. Scott, $1.00; R. Scarborough, Acosta, Antonio 4.32 Strayhorn, Donald 2.22 Harris, $2.00; C. E. Ov/ens, $ 1.00 B. T. Knew, $2.00; L. T. White, $1.00; S. Karlak, $1.00; P. Colonna, Adamko, Edward W 5.60 Theodore, Philip M 64 Polanco, $1.00. $2.00; G. Daniels. $1.00; R. Tillett, $3.00; H. Koon-Wing, $3.00; Tsang Carter, IvIn-.-ritt '. 46 Townsend,- Robert W 90 SS STEEL EXECUTIVE $1.00; J. Etheridge, $2.00; R. T. Poung. You. $3.00; V. E. Fitzgibbon. $3.00; Delgado, Frank 2.16 Wilson, Ian D R. E. Harry, $4.00; V. W. Bisbee, $1.00; A. Huffstadt, $1.00; W. J. Wil­ V. Garvey, $3.00; S. L. VillaFlores, 38.11 $2.00; W. Gonzales, $1.00; E. Contoral kins, $2.00; J. Petriga, $5.00; H. Brock- $3.00; R. J. Gommo, $3.00; R. L. Mar­ Driggers, Eddie T 1.87 SS NEGLEY D. COCHRAN $5.00; A. M. Cheverez, $3.00; A. Abdel man, $2.00; J. D. Pearson, $1.00; A. tin, $3.00; W. G. Schoenborn, $2.00; O. DuBois, Charles W 3.59 Bottom, Malcolm C 5.60 hamid, $2.00; L. Rinaldi, $3.00; M. Williamson, $1.00; O. A. Payne, A. Hess, $5.00; C. Newton. $10.00; E. Dziubanski, Edward 38.11 Cantin, Jo.seph E .15 Flores, $3.00; F. Prevou, $2.00; G. C $1.00; S. Ross, $1.00; K. C. Zickefoose, •S. Stankovich, $1.00; J. R. Jennings, Eriksson, F 14.29 DeCosto, William R. .......... 23.80 Diehl, $2.00; J. A. Smith, $5.00. $4.00; E. S. Balcuch, $3.00; C. J. Hal$2.00; J. H. Scott, $1.00. linan. $2.00; L. L. Sagaria. $4.00; L. Heil, George A 3.86 Lee, Roy R. SS CORNELIA SS CAROLYN 7.47 P. Mikalichko, $2.00; G. R.' Redman, Shin. $2.00 L. K. Hing, $5.00. Jones. John A 1.19 Marett, Thomas Andrew Reaski, $2.00; Michael An 3.28 $3.00; E. Isaac, $1.00; J. Blanding. SS COASTAL MARINA Juncker, Arnold 74 Owen, John F 3.74 gino, $2.00; A. D. C,ano and Crew, $7.00 $3.00; F. W. Brown, $1.00; J. J. MarL. A. Beltran. $1.00. SS ROBIN GRAY Kidwell, William J 59 Schenck, Lester J 19.60 S3 STEEL FABRICATOR H. Christensen, $3.00; F. R. Rosado tus, $2.00. Makila, Esko .: ' 2.41 Stribbling, Joseph SS YAKA A. Angelos, $1.00; Ellis S. Samia, 3.58 $2.00; J. A. Wilkerson, $1.00; J-. E W, Rozalski, $1.00; G. E. Walton, $1.00; Ortiz, Silvestro 0 2.79 H. Sheprow, $1.00; Drouim, Carithers, $1.00; W. R. Wilkins, $2.00 SS OREGON FIR $1.00; H. J. Swartjes, $1.00; R. P. Urn-j $1.00; N. F. V'illacarte, $1.00; R. J. Pappas, Leonidas 74 Allen, D. F G. R. Edenstrom, $1.00; J. Schilling 46 L. J. Clarke, $1.00; A. L. Fer land, $1.00; P. H. Karrman. $2.00; C. Levesque. $3.00; J. O. Beck, $1.00; Raspante, John 25.85 Rollback, J.' 94 .$2.00; K. P. Marpll. $1.00; R. P. Negron, reira, $2.00; E. L. Kerbo, $1.00; T. P V. Dyer, $2.00; J. W. Rascon, $2.00. Schram, R. G 82.00 B auns, J. L 1.40 Hayes, $2.00; J. Jakubaszek, $1.00; C SS T, MEADOWS $1.00. Serrand, Rosendo 2.34 Briles, D. E A. Germain, $2.00; A. Polesel, $2.00; SS FAIRISLE 26.58 M. Webb, $1.00; R. Pittman, $1.00; M W. Therault, $5.00; H. Viik, $2,00; J. D. P. Tacub. $1.00; K. V. Zeits, Sullivan, Melvine H 2.34 Howard, R. A 0. Flores, $1.00; S. Johanssen, $1.00; N 94 Houft, Jr., $1.00; \V. Becker, $1.00; F. $1.00; W. H. Hansen, $2.00; E. J. Vandenbelt, Robert A 3.86 Lowderback, B. , 94 M. Mills, $1.00; J. 0. Konesky, $2.00; J. Menendez, $2.00; A. Castillo, $2.00. Jazwinski. $1.00; J. J. Quinlan, $2.00; C. $. Johnson, $2.00; N. E. Bokelman. Stallones, Hurley 72 Lucas, Curtis 42.10 $2.00; L. Martin, $2.00; A. Rathbone, SS ETHIOPIA VICTORY M. Suurna, $2.00; B. Undertilo, $2.00; Stoneberg, Nigel F 2.34 McCarty, M. L S. D. Wright, $2.00. P. C. McBride. $1.00; P. Richter, $1.00. 176.18 $2.00; D. W. Home, $1.00; j. E. GerWaters, E. L 5.60 Woodward, J SS ALCOA CAVALIER SS J. GALLUP 7.24 vais, $2.00; J. W. Hollis, $2.00; C. R. J. DeAbreu, $1.00; O. J. Ready, $1.00; B. A. Graham. $1.00 Webber, Raymond J 2.79 McKnight, $3.00. SS RALPH A. CRAM J. N. Powers, $1.00; T. F, Hale. $1.00; SS WARRIOR SS STEEL AGE SS THOMAS J. LYONS 24.74 Chatelain, Lawrence A. Vincenzo Vecchio, $3.00; E. ..\. KussR. C. Heins, $4.00; J. C. Harris, L. F. James, $2.00; J. Walker, $3.00. Andrew, Robert 30.80 Fitzpatrick, Edgar SS SEATRAIN TEXAS maul, $3.00; C. T. Ridge. $2.00; C. J. 8.86 $2.00; S, S. Torres. $5.00; A. Castillo, A. E. Maloney, $1.00; F. U. Byrne, Kosecki, $5.00; J. Vianatos, $1.00; P. Barbee, Billie 2.92 Jacobsen, T. M. 7.57 $5.00; M. E, Buck, $5.00; W. R. Gh hm, $1.00; J. A. Doody, $1.00; A. M. Mar- DeWaal, $3.00; R. S. Englebert, $2.00; Brannon, George T 30.80 McBurnett, Louis M 7.94 $5.00; j. M. Pillion, $5.00; P. Judilla, ino. $1.00; O. Preussler, $1.00; J. Me- E. J. Beddan. $5.00; I. Van DerHoeven, $5.00; L. Ajon, $5.00; C. Kow, $5.00; Ciseicki, J 16 Nash, Ferrell G 2.34 A. H. Nobriga, $5.00; W. E. Fitzgerald, gill, Jr.. $5.00; W. E. Pepper, $5,00. $1.00; A. Peffanis, $2.00; F. G. Hays, Colucci, Paul 69 Oliver, Arthur L $1.00; R. R. H. BiBow. $2.00. SS TEAL 7.94 $5.00; A. Rosete, $5.00; C. F. Bella Czyzewicz, Edward • 13.81 Pulizzi, Jesus C F. P. Tallier, $3.00; O. R, Ware, SS PONCE 7.94 rosa, $5.00; P. S. Antolin, $5.00; M. C. $3.00; H, C. Reading, $3.00. L. Karalunas, $1.00; T. J. Boorse, Femovicz, Bernard 3.48 Riley, Thomas E Aproyo, $5.00; \'. L. Stiebig, $2.00; 6.54 SS LONGVIEW VICTORY $2.00; J. P. Didio, $3.00; A. Nacer, Gels, Walter R '6.50 Sternberg, Lester L 18.20 J. Fernandez. $5.00; E. Del Valle, $5.00; P. A. Saward, $3.00; Juan Fernandez, $3.00; C. J. Davis, $1.00; F. M. Dowd, .A. Binamili, $5.00. Grant, Wright W 80 Vallainos, Spiros N 3.26 $3.00; A. P. Permijo, $3.00; Brigido $1.00; G. Fargo, $1.00; O.Ha nsen, SS T. J. JACKSON Wright, Swayne 3.26 T. T. Nickols. $1.00; Opha F. Crutch- Cepriano, $3.00; J. P. Machilas, $3.00; $1.00; J. J. Bowden, $1.00. Pablo A. Militar, $3.00; Emilio O. SuSS CHACO CANYON SS WILLIAMS VICTORY * field, $2.00; James Carter, $1.00: H. V. Martinez. $4.00; G. Stromback, $3.00; Bien Lozada, $3.00; Ceferino D. Williams, $3.00; A. G. Lewis, $1.00; Chwan, John 2.26 W. M. Scott, $1.00; E. Gamble, $3.00; Gonzales, $3.00; Antero Gasper, $3.00. I $4.00; J. Ertl, $3.00; R. Lichon, $1.00; P. Macklin. $3.00; T. Delaney, $1.00: 1.97 F. Mitchell, $3.00; R. A. Jeffries, $3.00. SS NIANTIC VICTORY BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Dunlap, Eugene J. E. Driss, $2.00; B. P. Pratt. $2.00; L. Vossberg, $2.00; W. Gardner, $3.00; Calvert 4S39 Hancock, Clarence A 8.40 SS HASTINGS O. Putzgruber. $3.00. BOSTON . . .'. 276 State St. Hendricks, Leon W. Denny, $1.00; W. T. Ammerman, W. V. Click, $2.00; M. Piskun, $5.00. 4.87 SS WM. C. BRYANT SS CAPITOL REEF Bowdoin 4455 $2.00; J. $. Patton, $2.00; R. O'Neill, Roales, Robert G 46 J. W. Kriss. $1.00; J. Hulak, $2.00; R. Meeks, $5.00; H. H. Guenther, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. $1.00; L. McCarthy, $2.00; .S. Mavro42.58 michalis, $2.00; V. Pilutis, $1.00; C. W. $5.00; W. Gisczzak, $5.00, F. L. Joidon, F. Stone, $2.00; L. Vecchiet, $2.00; Cleveland 7391 Torres, Juan S 46 Palmer, $1.00: Bin -Omar, $1.00; J. W. $3.00; R. O. Spencer, $2.00; W. R. T. T. Daly, $2.00; L. C. Story, $2.00; CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Vandersall, Wheeler C SlU HALLS White, $5.00; C. E. Gamble, $4.00; T. S. S. Irby, $2.00; E. Gonzales, $2.00; Superior 5175 Keeping, $3.00; B. C. Barnes, $3.00. Watson, $1.00; W. A. Furr, $3.00; C. Q. Holt, $22.00; C. W. Spiers, $2.00: 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. SS MARQUETTE VICTORY M. Magyar, $5.00; G. K. Kourkoun- F. H. Thompson, $2.00; W. Boudreaux, Main 0147 R. Renevitch, $5.00; J. O. Reyer, kij, $3.00; L. Whitmyre, $4.00; W. F. $2.00; R. K. Lee, $2.00; U. Viiporn, DETROIT 1038 Third St. $5.00; J. W. Howell, $5.00; R. A. TrotCadillac 6857 tier, 11.00; J. Burk, $4.00: Chan Seng, Vaughan, $2.00; W. R. Ellis, $10.00; $2.00; L. G. Davis, $2.00; A. Carrano. $2.00; A. W. Flatts, $2.00; C. S. Smith, DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. $5.00; Masroer, $5.00; Midenan, $5.00; A. Sprung, $5.00. DANIEL FADDER $2.00; J. B. LaRoche. $2.00; C. W. Cox, SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK Melrose 4110 Anwar, $5.00; Ali Hassan, $3.00; A. Your molher asks lhat you $2.00; M. B. Collins, $2.00. G. H. Villacres, $2.00. GALVESTON SOOVj—23rd St. Majesky, $4.00; B. Santos, $5.00; T. SS MIDWAY HILLS SS NAMPA VICTORY Phone 2-8448 write home at once. The matter Juanta, $5.00; A. J, Corral, $5.00; E. C. L. Moody, $2.00; SS Midway W. H. Harwell, $2.00; P. P. Souza, HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. is important. Her address: Mrs. J. Tweed, $1.00; F. E. Drilon, $5.00. $1.00; C. B. Shipman, $2 00; V. D. Hills, $26.00. Phone 58777 A. Fadder, 206 St. John's Place, SS R. STUART JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Brooklyn, N. Y. G. Gillikin, $1.00; W. Doyle, $2.00; Phone 5-5919 W. Mason, $2.00; R. Brummer, $2.00; t X X MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. L. Leskowsky, $2.00; R. Brinson, $2.00; WILLIAM QUARLES Chester 5-3110 G. Wilson, Jr., $1.00; R. Baa, $5.00; E. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Your mother requests that you Dompkoski, $1.00; J. Gurganus, $2.00; The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 2-1754 get in touch with her. A. Thompson, $2.00; R. Whitley, $-1.00; farers International Union is available to all members who wish MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. G. Bell, $1.00; J. Thompson, $1.00. XXX to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. SS ABIQUA GORDON CHAMBERS NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have John J. Sriscoll, $1.00. Your family requests you get Magnolia 6112-6113 SS D. WRIGHT the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Beaver . St. in touch with them immediately F. B. Neely, $1.00; Hon Chan, $3.00; SlU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 at 1076 Teller Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Gunnar Grahne, $2.00; Frank McGowHowever, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. an, $7.00; R. V. MacGee, $2.00; E. L. Phone if you can. . Phone 4-1083 Edier, $3.00; C. W. Emanuel, $2.00, G. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, XXX PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. T. Jackson, $1.00; J. L. Harper, $1.00; which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WATSON EDWARD CARR Lombard 3-7651 C. J. Peterson, $3.00; 1. E. O'Neal, Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y, PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Your wife requests that you $2.00; W. J. Skiens, $3.00; E. Gillis, Beacon 4336 write her at the following ad­ $2.00; F. H. Brown, $6.00; M. D. Tay­ RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. lor, $5.00; E. V. Ryan, $2.00; C. Landress: 185 Prospect St., Apt. 3, igston, Phone 2599 $1.00; L. Steffens, $2.00; H. I. SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Winsted, Conn. Nichols, $1.00; A. A. Jacobson, $5.00; Douglas 2547S E. Nunez, $10.00. SAN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon SS LAFAYETTE San Juan 2-5996 S. P. Barloletti, $1.00; A. Tosado, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. $2.00; A. Androh, $3.00: J. Dodge, Phone 8-1728 $2.00; A. Macapagl, $1.00; R. D. Flood, SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. $4.00; B. R, Rogers, $2.00; W. J. BenMain 0290 ish, $1.00; R. L. McKenzie, $5,00; G. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. P. DellErnia, $3.00; G. A. Lueth, $1.00; Phone M-1323 E, C, Eaton. $2.00; W. C. Land, $3.00; L. G. Valenten, $4.00; Mason, $1.00; B. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 J. Fredericks, $1.00; P. J. McArdle, $5.00. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 SS STONES RIVER M. A. D'Alelio, $2.00; M. PappadaVICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughtop St. kis, $5.00, Garden 8331 SS A. MOORE VANCOUVER nOS Abbott St. J, F. Strenich, $3.00; H, E, MossPacific 7824 burg, $1.00; J. J. Boland, $1.00; D. CLEVELAND PERSONALS Notice To All SlU Members PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: AjspttS. tttiunt man. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name Street Address City State Signed Book No. �"K •V-.i Page Sixteen •'XV THE SEAFARERS LOG f Friday, November 14, IS47 Beauregard Crew 'Sees' Bremerhaven :H i Under the Stars and Stripes, on the fantail, sit Assistant Electrician Ekland and OS Clemens, as the SS Beauregard comes into the harbor at Bremerhaven. OS Clemens, AB Bilko, and AB Watt, sit amidships and talk about prospects for liberty after the ship docks. PS: They got time off but not too much fun. One way to spend time off is to sleep. An­ other way is to sit in the sun and read a good book. That's what AB McLaughlin is doing, and he's enjoying himself. iiil :;:i! jjspS A:-;-': The Niantic Victory, a Waterman ship carrying nitrate, had to stay out in the stream off Bremerhaven and unload her cargo to lighters. The authorities didn't want to take chances on having their town blown to hell-and-gone. All the pictures on this page were taken by Chief Electrician George Velie, while on the SS Beauregard, Waterman, on a trip from New York to Bremerhaven and back to Mobile where the ship paid off. Brother Velie used an Argus C-3 camera, loaded with Super XX film. He says it was a good trip, and he had fine shipmates. The officers, too, were okay, ac­ cording to him. Velie neglected to send in his own picture, so next time he's in the Hall we'll take one and print it in the LOG. Here's where ships dock and unload in Bramerhaven. Good facilities for working cargo are a feature of this bustling port, but the American Military Police are plenty rough, and so it's not really a place to have much fun in. :* tel.:-. - As the SS Beauregard steamed into Bre­ merhaven. another Waterman Liberty was >?.ssed in the North Sea on the homeward :rip. The ships didn't pass close enough to recognize each other, but this makes a good picture anyhow. The Weser Pilot, the pilot boat at Bremerhaven, is a familiar sight to all who have been in that port. Game in _ handy in navigating the treacherous river. Ile - , ^... The crew asked for this picture to be run because First Assistant Phillips and Chief Engineer De Piper were okay joes. Here they are, left to right. These loading booms make the job of working cargo a lot easier. Most of these booms were wrecked during the war when they were a prime target for Allied aircraft, but quite a few have been repaired already, and they are in almost constant operation. � 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 14, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 46 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HANNA VOTING TO COMMENCE NOVEMBER 19 ANOTHER TANKER OUTFIT CARRAS,SIGNS CONTRACY WITH THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS HOLDS LEAD IN CITIES SERVICE VOTE COAST GUARDS FIGHTS TO RECAPTURE HEARING UNITS,DESPITE EFFECTIVE USE OF SELF-DISCIPLINEBY UNIONS AUTO WORKERS GET RID OF CP LEADERS MARINE ALLIED WORKERS HOLD MEET IN NEW ORELEANS,LAY DOWN POLICY ARCHITECTS FIND ADVANTAGES ON ALUMINUM SHIPS RUSSIA USES LEND-LEASE SHIPS TO UNDERCUT US TRAMP STEAMERS OPPOSTION MOUNTS TO MC PROGRAM FOR SHIPS SALES AND TRANSFERS MOBOLE SIU WINS BETER DEAL FOR SEAMEN WINTER SAILINGS HELP MIAMI;LIVING COSTS ZOOMIMG RAPILY PHILLY SHIPPING SLOW DOWN;SIU HELPS NITE CLUN WORKERS BOSTON SHIPPING HITS DOLDDRUMS SEAFARES GO FOR WARMER CLIME COMMIE PAPER LOSES GROUND IN CANADA SEAFARES WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IF EVERY MEMBER DOES HIS JOB CHICAGO AGENT MAKES QUICK END TO FLOURING DENTAL RACKET ORGANIZING DRIVE NOW PAYING OFF FOR SEAFARERS BIG BUSINESS CURRENTLY PLUGGING NEW LINE OVERTIME IS REPONSIBLE FOR HIGH PRICES BELATED ELECTIONS WIND UP SUCCESFUL GT. LAKES DRIVE SHIPPING IN SAVANNAH NOW IS AT STANDSTILL BUT UPSWING IS EXPECTED IN A FEW WEEKS MV WATCH HILL SEAFARES HAUL HAITI VICTORY OFF TORTUGAS SHOALS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/14/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c0a7592dd368448b09a5db53d3da054e.PDF 3fa616aea805bac8d45438f1c745346d PDF Text Text ' !v Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. No. 45 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 1947 DOING THEIR DUTY Tidewater Eiectien Aimost A Certainty; Pledfj^esTe Be Checked NEW YORK, November 5—Today—more than a year after the Seafarers International Union first embarked on a campaign to organize the unlicensed Tidewater seamen, an informal hearing was held in the office of the Regional Examiner for the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board, John Penello, and the parties involved agreed to an election, subject to cross-checking the pledge cards of the SIU against the payroll records of the*" company. Those records were turned over to the NLRB as of this date. Voting in the New York Hall are these Brothers, who want to make sure that they cast their ballots before grabbing a ship for some foreign shore. Voting started November 1. and will end De­ cember 31. It is the duty of all good Union members to vote in this election. You can cast your vote in any Atlantic and Gulf District Branch Hall: make sure you do so before going off on a trip, or going home for a vacation. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Fifth Cities Service Ship Vetes; Ohservers See Seafarers Victory Voting of the Cities Service Tankers fleet continued with one more ship,, the SB Logan's Fort, polled in East Braintree, Massa­ chusetts, on October 31, and an­ other, the SS Council Grove due to vote in New York on or about November 7. According to the unofficial count by observer Johnny Arabasz, the Logan's Fort crew cast 20 votes fur the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, with ten votes go- Organizing Report On pages 7 and 8 appears the report and analysis of new General Organizer Lindsey Williams. On the basis of this report the membership will have to plan further ac­ tivities in the organizational field. It is therefore impor­ tant that every SIU man read pages 7 and 8 so as to be familiar with the background of SIU organizational work and what lies ahead for the Union. ing into the doubtful , column. Added to the approximately 75 percent majority which it is esti­ mated the SIU has already rolled up on the four previous ships polled, the Union maintained the commanding lead it assumed when the Chiwawa, Paoli, Santigny, and Abiqua were voted. r \ It is rumored that the Cities Service Company will expand its tanker fleet to three times its present size within the next year and a half. An SIU contract covering the fleet as it stands now will be valid for any ships purchased by the company during the du­ ration of the agreement. Only two tankers besides the Council Grove remain unpolled, the Lone Jack and the French Creek, and they are on the shut­ tle run between the Persian Gulf and France. It is doubtful whether either of these ships will touch an American port before the balloting ends on November 20. Representing the SIU were A1 Kerr, organizer, and Benjamin Sterling, attorney. Others pres;nt besides Mr. Penello were Matthew McCue and Richard I. talland, for the Tidewater As­ sociated Oil Company and John Collins, who appeared on behalf jf the company-dominated Tide­ water Tankermen's Association. TWO FLEETS Tidewater operates two fleets; ine, composed of eight large ankers which run offshore, and he second composed of five smaller tankers which ai-e used for inland waters and short off­ shore trips. By agreement between all par­ ties concerned, the two fleets will be voted as separate units, and each fleet will have the right to pick the bargaining agent of its choice. So far the company un­ ion has not received a compliance number from the NLRB, and if this is not at hand when the formal hearing is held, the SIU will dernand that the Tidewater Tankermen's Association not be given a place on the ballot. The overwhelming vote being cast for the SIU by each Cities Service crew is an indication of the need for organization in the tanker field, s It took the Seafarers a /ull year to crack through the iro^ curtain maintained by the company to keep its unlicensed personnel from being organized, but the campaign has borne fruit, and soon the Seafarers will be certi­ A formal hearing will be held fied as the collective bargaining in the near future at which time agent for these men. other questions will be taken up. Seamen tn New York State Win Rights To Absentee Balloting Seafarers who are residents of New York State will be able to vote in state elections even though they are out at sea on election day as a result of the overwhelming passage of Amend­ ment 2 to the state's constitution, broadening absentee voting priv­ ileges. The amendment provides for absentee voting by any voter and his family who would be out of the state on legitimate business on election day. It was approved by the New York State electorate by a four-to-one majority at the polls on Nov. 4. The provisions of the amend­ ment will become operative be­ ginning with the 1948 state elec­ tions. Branches Begin Voting For A&G 1948 Officials Balloting on the first day to elect Atlantic and Gulf District officials for 1948 reached a rec­ ord high in New York and Nor­ folk, and word from other ports made it appear that the vote this year would be the heaviest in the history of the Union. There are 65 candidates for the 38 positions open, and this equals the number of jobs which were on the ballot last year. By membership action the post of San Francisco Port Agent was taken off the ballot, while the ports of Houston, Port Arthur, and Charleston were closed dur­ ing the past year. However, three Assistant Sec­ retary-Treasurers will be select­ ed this time, instead of the single one heretofore. TIME OF STRESS Voting started on November 1 and will continue through De­ cember 31. Union officials, real­ izing that the coming year will be a time of stress, called on all members to cast their votes so that the incoming administra­ tion will have been judged by as many electors as possible. A copy of the ballot appeared in the LOG of October 24, copies of which are available in every Union Hall. Before voting, it would be ad­ visable for members to study the sample ballot, and the election insert which appeared in the same issue, so that they can be­ come familiar with the records of all candidates for office. Ballots can be cast in any Branch Hall during the regular working day, and also at the reg­ ular membership meetings. Only full Bookmen are allowed to vote, and each member must show his book before obtaining his ballot from the Committee. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 7, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. P. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor On And On! Some two years ago, the SIU saw that a considerable section of the maritime industry was composed of unor­ ganized seamen. Vast numbers of men were sailing the .deep seas, the Great Lakes, coastal and inland waterways without the benefits of the strong unionism so vitally es­ sential to a decent livelihood for all seafaring men. So long as these men were forced to sail under con­ ditions far below the level established only after a long struggle by the Seafarers, the security of the Union con­ tract was always in danger. The Seafarers also recognized that in expansion lay the future of the entire Union structure. Coupling these two factors, the SIU stepped out with a bold, new pro­ gram for organizing the unorganized seamen on all sec­ tions of the waterfront. The result has been a series of significant successes continuing right through the entire period. Newly-appointed General Organizer Lindsey Wil­ liams, in his report appearing on pages 7-8 of this issue, relates the obstacles that were in the way of the organizing drive and how they were overcome. He also outlines recommendations to ensure the future success of the con­ tinuing organizing effort, and urges full all-out support for the SIU's organizing and expansion program as essen­ tial to a sound, steadily growing SIU. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post(fard, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Despite the successes of the past two years, the job is by no means over. The - organizing department of the Union is currently concentrating on the tanker field, where These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, conditions shov/ the serious need for SIU contracts. Note­ worthy achievements have already been chalked up with as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging a collective bargaining election now under way among heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by tankermen of the Cities Service Oil Company and one writing to them. shortly to be held in the Tidewater outfit. Several other NEPONSET HOSPITAL H. SCHWARZ E. HUDSON smaller tanker outfits have recently signed SIU contracts, J. S. CAMPBELL E. DELLAMANO E. FERRER calling for the highest wages in the industry. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals But as quickly as one company is signed up, the or­ ganizing machinery must be opened up on another unor­ ganized outfit. For this reason it is absolutely necessary for the membership to get behind the drive in every way pos­ sible to make victory certain in all quarters. There arc thousands of jobs still to be covered by Seafarers contracts. Help bring them under our coyer. Have You Voted Yet? If you haven't already cast your ballot in the elections of officials who will serve the Union during 1948, there's no better time to do it than now. By putting it off until the last minute you're running the risk of missing the deadline. Ships, like men, have been known to be out longer than scheduled. So take care of that important matter before you ship out. You happen to be among the very few who belong to an organization providing for annual selection of officials. You should take advantage of that* privilege by making sure you have your say. Vote itow! J. R. HANCHEY L. L. LEWIS. J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ H. BELCHER L. BALLESTERO Q. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWORTH M. GOMEZ F. G. ZESIGER t. % FORT STANTON HOSPITAL R. LUFLIN C. MIDDLETON M. D. PENRY A. McGUIGAN J. SUPINSKI J. P. WILLIAMSON ROBERT B. WRIGHT t BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD E. JOHNSTON J. MURPHY (SUP) G. MEANEY "J. BARRON J. O'BYRNE J. McKEEN (SUP) ft » STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. NEDING J. M. McNEELY J. V. MUSCOVAGE L. DURHAM T. J. KURKI E. T. BROWN J. F. KRIZ J. PILUTIS L. MORENO P. R. THOMPSON A. SWENSON J. O'MALLEY ft ft ft BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. L. PIERCE W. T. ROSS S. WATSON . E. T. DANBA E. FIEDLER E. L. WATERS M. J. LUCAS E. FREMSTAD Z. FRANCE H. C. BENNETT - J. NOOHWA You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. FREMSTAD M. J. LUCAS S. S. TALLEY W. L. FRANCE H. C. BENNETT SAM WATSON ' E. T. DANBACH E. FIEDLER J. P. TUCZKOWSKI E. PIERCE J. W. HERTHLING J. NOOHIWA R. L. RADIN it t> S> NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER /' REUBEN VANCE _ ; �•^-.'' - Jr-' - Friday. November 7, 1947 THE HAVING HIS SAY SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Isthmian Negotiations Now Nearing Compietion By PAUL HALL SIU member John Hopkins sleps up to the ballot box on the first day of voting and has his say on who is to lead the Union during 1948. It's everybody's duty to vote if at all pos­ sible. Don't wait until too late, and then gripe if the man you favor isn't elected. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? V for just the Union as a whole, special candidates. Members can but for every man riding the designate their choice on the bal­ company's vessels. And it will lot purely on the basis of the rest with the membership to see individual's record. to it that the contract is lived up . Character assassins with no to and protected. respect for fact do not confuse For this reason it is especially the picture. recommended that score-wise The Seafarers membership has SIU oldtimers should ship into never had to put up, for instance, this fleet as soon as possible. with some of the disgraceful tac­ tics which dominate NMU elec­ Regardless of how good a con­ tions, wherein the commie and tract is, it doesn't mean too much anti-commie factions concentrate unless its provisions are properly on the destruction of one an­ carried out by a crew of men who know the score and can tell other, and the welfare of the the difference between a good membership is allowed to go floating down the stream. beef and a bum one. Our elections are taken seri­ MEN NEEDED ously. The best way to guaran­ Naturally, it will probably be tee this right to freely exercise a few months at least after the choice of Union officials without completion of the contract be­ fear of intimidation is to get out fore these ships will be operating and express ourselves at the in the same ship-shape fashion Union polling places. Every SIU man who is quali­ as other SlU-contracted vessels. fied should cast his ballot. This is attributable, first of all, Present negotiations with the Isthmian line for a full contract should be completed shortly. These sessions have been tough and, by the time they wind up, will represent one of the longest periods of negotiations the Union has ever gone through. This is a natural result of the fact that Isthmian is in their first negotiations with any un­ licensed union. However, there remain but a few points to be settled before the Union will be in a position to present a full contract cover­ ing the company's fleet to the membership for final action. When this contract has been completed it should be on a par with the basic working condi­ tions contained in other SIU con­ tracts. In fact, in some instances, it will represent an improvement because of its greater clarity. The completed Isthmian con­ to the fact that there is a scar­ tract will be a great gain, not city of SIU fulL-bookmen on this fleet as conpared with the num­ ber working on ships of other companies contracted to the Sea­ farers. Thus, the necessity for some of the fellows who know the score to take jobs on Isthmian vessels. This company fully contracted to us means more cabbage for our membership and a damned sight more jobs on our shipping cal had been thrown out of work by the new SIU contract. He boards, two items of considerable promised that the situation would interest to every working sea­ receive serious consideration by men. The jobs involved are not just the SIU. jobs. They are jobs with good Present at the meeting in San Union conditions. So it is im­ Juan were several ILA repre portant that good Union men sentativBS, including M. Mejias who are interested in doing a head of the Ponce local; Jose Ca good job, take these ships and bon, island delegate; E. G. Mo see that they are handled in a reno, executive president; A. Mar. commendable manner. tos, secretary of the district coun­ Once the pattern has been set cil, and Sr. Nicola, president o aboard these Isthmian ships, and the Mayaguez local. the correct Union procedure has been established, it will be a simple matter for future crews to keep things squared away in proper style. SIU Acts To Relieve Unemployment Facing ILA Men In Puerto Rico Taking recognition of the severe the excellent and close-working economic conditions existing in relationship between the SIU and Puerto Rico, the membership of ILA and that the move would the Seafarers International Un­ strengthen the existing ties. ion has moved to ease the prob­ SIU action to help relieve the lem of continued unemploj'ment strain on their ILA brothers in facing members of the island's Puerto Rico stemmed from a International Longshoremens As­ conference held two weeks ago sociation, AFL. between Port Agent Sal Colls and representatives of the AFL long­ In a resolution adopted at Wed­ nesday night's meeting in New shoremen. York, attention was directed to Colls was sympathetic when the serious plight in which the the ILA men told him that 40 Watchmens Local of the ILA has members of the Watchmens Lo­ been placed as a result of SIU contracts calling for gangway watches to be stood by members of ship's crews in Puerto Rican ports. SIU ELECTIONS The resolution, which is not final until the membership in all General elections for the 1948 other ports has acted upon it, officials of the Atlantic and Gulf recommended "that the Union go CLEVELAND, Oct. 31—Com­ drive begun on these three ves­ District are now under way. This on record as waiving the right to plying with the NLRB directive sels last March, which resulted election will run, as per consti­ demand that sailors stand all of Aug. 21 ordering an election in the SIU Great Lakes District tution, from Nov. 1 through Dec. gangway watches in Puerto Rican for all unlicensed personnel, ex­ petitioning -for an election on 31. ports." Every member qualified to cluding supervisory employees, May 19, 1947. vote should make it his business of the Shenango Furnace Com­ ILA DID JOB Later, on July 9, 1947, a formal pany, NLRB Field Examiner hearing was held in Cleveland, to do so. Voting is a privilege It pointed out that "this work, John Irving today set a time which all Seafarers should ex­ in the past, was customarily done and place for Shenango crew- and the case went to the NLRB ercise, since it provides them by one of our affiliated unions, members to vote on choosing the in Washington after the company with a direct means of partici­ the ILA," and that since the con­ SIU Great Lakes District as their refused to agree to a consent pating in the administration of election for their ships. tracts were signed, these ILA sole bargaining agent. the Union's business. A Direction of Election was members, particularly in San The SIU is one of the very The three Shenango ships—the issued by the NLRB on August Juan, have been unable to find few Unions that conducts elec­ employment of any kind. The SS Schoonmaker, SS Shenango 21, but due to the compliance tions annually and thus allows island's unemployment crisis and the SS Wm. P. Snyder Jr.— requirements of the Taft-Hartley its membership to choose its of­ makes it virtually impossible for will be posted on their first up- Act, and the red tape involved, ficials frequently. the displaced ILA men to find bound trip within the next four it was not possible to hold a • SIU elections point up the or five days, and will then be meeting for the purpose of set­ other means of livlihood. fact that our Union is not torn voted on their next arrival at a , Contracts with the Waterman Lake Erie port after having been ting an election date until Oct­ by the inteimal problems as are ober 31. other unions in this industry, as Steamship Corporation call for so notified, which will be about Now, within the next couple of is evidenced by their election gangway watches on their ships November 15. weeks, crewmembers of the three battles. to be handled by the ILA in all There is a total of 89 unlicen­ Shenango ships can vote for the Many of them have opposing ports where it has locals. In sed personnel involved in the Seafarers International Union of factions which print up special Puerto Rico, however, SIU men have been standing the watches, Shenango election, and those who North America, Great Lakes Dis­ "slates" which they push at all although the ILA operates were on the payroll as of July trict, as the Union of their costs, even to the extent of tear­ ing the union to pieces in the throughout the island. The reso­ 31, 1947, will be eligible to vote. choice. Shenango crewmembers, too, effoi-t. lution, which was submitted by NLRB supervised voting will be Opposition candidates are J. P. Shuler, Paul Hall, Robert cari'ied on in the Observation want the same gains as Midland, Matthews, Lindsey Williams, Joe Rooms, forward in the three Huron and Wyandotte seamen. smeared without regard for truth That's why Shenango seamen or decency. Algina and Joe Volpian, is in­ Shenango vessels. Setting of the Shenango elec­ will vote SIU in the coming elec­ In the SIU no such "slates" tended to correct this situation. appear. There are no sets of The resolution stressed further tion climaxed the organizational tion! NLRB Election Begins Soon For Shenango Crewmen NLRB Meeting To Set Date For Kinsman Voting CLEVELAND, October 31—On the basis of an NLRB Direction of Election issued October 28, 1947, a hearing to schedule an election for the crewmembers of the- Kinsman Transit Company (Steinbrenner) has been set for November 5, 1947 at Cleveland NLRB offices. Due to the fact that the Lake Sailors Union, unaffiliated, has not as yet complied with TaftHartley requirements, this out­ fit, which attempted to intervene at the last minute, will not ap­ pear on the ballot. Only the name of the Seafar­ ers International Union of North America, Great Lakes District (AFL) will appear on the Kins­ man election ballots. A & G CANDIDATE For Baltimore Agent WILLIAM McKAY Book No. 8. Joined the Great Lakes Firemen's Union in 1912 and has been a union member since. In 1937 was organizer and Baltimore Agent for AFL Seamen's Union. Was organ­ izer and SIU Baltimore Agent in 1938. Has participated in. and has clearances for. all ma­ jor maritime strikes. �THE Page Four Steamboat Learns Scabbing Will Pave Way Te Better Job SEAFARERS LOG HEADQUARTERS Ves,you GOOD — Q LiL FiNk! 7^ Recommendations REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURE: Our constitutional procedure provides that if a man in arrears is denied reinstatement by a Trial Committee, he may appeal that decision in the same manner as any man who has been charged and found guilty by a Trial Committee. We have numerous instances lately where men have not only appealed the decision of one com­ mittee, but have come back repeatedly and have made as high as five appeals and being turned down by all committees. This takes up consider­ able time of the Trial Committees because of these appeals and results in loss of valuable energy. It is therefore recommended to the member­ ship that once a man is seeking reinstatement and denied same and he then appeals the decision of this committee, and the second committee de­ nies reinstatement, that he then not be eligible for appearing before the membership or a com­ mittee again for a period of at least 12 months. MEN IN RETIREMENT: A motion was carried in the last New York meeting that no man be allowed to come out of retirement until he has passed a committee for clearance. It is pointed out that a man can have a retirement card and still be finking for a com­ pany in some form or other, and later come bac.k and get his book out of retirement. It is therefore recommended to the member­ ship that it be the accepted policy that no man can draw his book out of retirement until such time as he has passed a clearance committee in Headquarters Office. SEAFARERS LOG: The membership of this Union is spending a large sum of money in maintaining the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. The membership has gone on record repeatedly that Port Agents submit regular re­ ports to the LOG for the membership's benefit in keeping in touch with all ports' affairs in the Union. In spite of this fact, however, some of our Port Agents are not contributing regularly to the paper and are thereby not living up to membership rules. It is therefore recommended to the mem­ bership that in the future, in the event of con­ tinued failure on the part of any Port Agent to send in these reports, the Port Agent guilty of same be brought before the membership for action for failure to live up to Union policy aHd neglect of duty. Jl/coff Corsair Crew Passes Word To Seafarers: A Shipboard Edurational Program That Works By ROCKY BENSON pretty soon you'll be a Fireman and go right to the head of the company. I explained this to one oldtimer, but he said that when there were no unions he was only getting forty bucks a month, and all he ever got to eat was food condemned for sale in the United States. I told him: You've got to start at the bottom and, anyway, the future was what counted. Like Mr. Young, all he had to do was work hard and he would get ahead. Well, this oldtimer told me he had worked twelve hours a day with a field day on Wednesdays, and two hours Sunday mornings. Soogie-woogie was safety of the ship after five o'clock, and in­ stead of getting ahead he had been fired, for making the head on company time. If that wasn't working hard, what the hell did I want, anyway? REPORT By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Treasurer Negotiations Well, some of these oldtimers Did you know that the best ISTHMIAN: way to get ahead in the world sure are obstinate. The Negotiating Committee is still in the midst Now, of course, if everybody is to be a fink? This may sound of negotiations with Isthmian. We have com­ startling, and I admit I was sur­ quits the SIU we can't all be big pleted most of the contract with only a few issues prised to find it out myself. It steamship tycoons, but a few of left to be settled. We are now in the process of must be true though, 'cause a us will make it, and as for the going back over the entire contract and separating big Wall Street operator has just other 90,000 guys, well—just keep those disputed points, which number approxi­ said so, and naturally everybody trying and work hard. mately seven, for final disposition. It is regret­ If you should meet one of these knows how smart you have to table that we haven't this full contractual report union agitators, tell him what be on Wall Street. for this meeting as was planned, but such was Of course, I am just a dumb Mr. Young says aboirt unions be­ impossible. seaman and I wasn't able to un­ ing "bad for free enterprise and AT WACOAL: derstand how this could be at very anti-everything." That will We have had an agreement with this Company first, but this big operator ex­ shut him up. for .years, but during the war they operated no Mr. Young also says, "A will­ plained it very clearly. ships. Recently, we signed the standard freight In case you are thick-headed ingness to put the needs of one's sliip agreement with this Company and this past like me, listen to what Robert employer above personal consid- week we crewed the first of this Company's ships. Young, the railroad tycoon, had This outfit will operate in the sulphur and coast­ to say recently in a national wise trade. magazine: General Election for 1948 "No young man should join a The balloting on the General Election for Offi­ union as they are now consti­ cers for 1948 started in some Atlantic and Gulf tuted." he says, "and that's be­ Disttrict Ports Saturday and in others Monday. cause of one of the flaws in It is to be pointed out that it is the responsibility union organizations. and duty of every member of this Organization "For instance, when one of our to go in, and vote in this election. The number of track workers excels the others votes cast should be the greatest this year than enough to be transferred to the in any other election in the history of this Union. shop, we can't transfer him and Organizing give him a better job. The union CITIES SERVICE: won't let us. The Organizers, as reported at the last meeting, "This is bad for free enterprise and is very anti-everything. So, erations is the most important are now in the midst of voting the Cities Service any young man who wants to get qualification for a job or for ad­ fleet. From the reports submitted to Headquarters by the Organizing Staff, it appears that once the ahead had better not join one of vancement." Well, I had a heavy date for votes are completed and counted, another organi­ today's unions." tonight over in the French Quar­ zational victory will be had for the SIU. WRONG SLANT ters but I am not going to put General Organizer Lindsey Williams is now pre­ There, you see how simple it personal considerations above the paring a full report with complete recommenda­ is? If you join a union you just needs of my employer. tions and programs for future organizing work won't get ahead in the world. There is a rosebox in the en­ which should be ready and printed in this week's And all the time I've been think­ gine room that is all clogged up. issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. He has gone into ing the only way to get more I am going down in the bilge considerable study in drawing up this report and money was to join with my fel­ right now and that blonde is just every member should make it his business to low workers and make the cap­ read and study it. out of luck for tonight. italists give me a little of the I also want all of my old SIU TIDEWATER TANKERS: dough I was making for them. buddies to know that when I get A meeting was originally scheduled between Now that just shows how ig­ up there in the big time I will the Union and the NLRB on Tuesday, October 28, norant seamen are. not forget them and I will find but due to the illness of one of the NLRB offi­ Mr. Young explained how big jobs for all of them, and, oh cials, -this hearing has been postponed until track walkers could get into Wall yes, tell J. P. Shuler that my Wednesday, November 5, 1947. The results of this Street,-but it's easy to see how book will be in the mail shortly. hearing will be carried in this week's issue of the this applies to seamen, too. ."Sieamboat" O'Doyle LOG. If you are a Wiper, stay out of the Union and wipe harder than the other Wipers. Then I'AA CLIMBING FAST.IES? Friday, November 7, 1947 NEW ORLEANS —The crewmembers of the Alcoa Corsair have embarked on- a shipboard educational program in maritime unionism which they think should be brought to the atten­ tion of every SIU member. Only by such programs will Union members, new and old, come to have a real understand­ ing of the Union's position, pur­ pose and strength, and they hope that the crews of other ships wUl adopt similar courses. The Corsair crew runs its edu­ cational program through infor­ mal meetings and makes use of the Delegates' kits available in any SIU Hall. Such a kit, if you've never seen one, contains the SIU constitution, the ship­ ping Yules, an account of the Union's history and structure, the proper procedures for settling beefs, and an outline of the Union's organizing programs. In short, there is plenty there that every member ought to know. STRICTLY INFORMAL When I say our meetings are informal I mean we keep our hats on or take them off, just as we please. The men don't have to stay if they don't want to. However, they really like it. Lis­ ten to A. (Blackie) Bankston's opinion of it: "What do I think about the educational program that was started aboard this ship? I'll tell you. Right now, it is one of the most needed programs I know about. We have opened our books to new members who have a lot to learn and need a lot ex­ plained to them about the begin­ nings and struggles and growth of the Seafarers. The program should be carried out on every SIU ship, and every member should take j)art and see that it is a success." ASK TEACHER At our informal educational meetings on the Corsair, one man is selected to serve as the teach­ er. Another is named. reading clerk and recording secretary of the meeting. The reading clerk reads the entire constitution to those pres­ ent. Then in reply to member's questions, explains any sections that are not clear. If the teacher is uncertain of an answer—even teachers don't know everything—somebody else may know it. If he does, we are glad to have him volunteer the information. In other words, our meetings are as democratic as they are informal. One member who enjoys them is Jack B. Mauldin, who says: "In my opinion, these educa­ tional meetings aboard ship are the most successful way of in­ troducing the new members into the Union. The meetings we've had have been fine examples of the advantages of the SIU or­ ganization. I would like to see other ships succeed in this field." GOOD FOR OLDTIMERS However, this program is not run just for the benefit of the new members. It is set up so that it will be just about as en­ lightening to those of us who have been around a while and who sometimes do not realize how much we've forgotten, as it is to newcomers. Nevertheless perhaps it is new men who get the most of out of it. Joe Seaver and J. R. McLean know what I mean when they say: "We think the educational pro­ gram we have on the Alcoa Cor­ sair should be carried out in its entirety on all SIU ships. In the past few months we have seen too many Permitmen coming aboard with just one thought in mind—overtime. The Union did­ n't mean anything else. "There definitely must be an educational program to teach these men about the constitution and by-laws. All SIU ships should have plenty of Union lit­ erature covering the constitution, the shipping rules, the Organiz­ ers Handbook and everything else good Seafarers ought to know." The success we've had with the pi-ogram on the Corsair should be enough to warrant its adoption on every ship. So, Brothers, let's get it going. Let's see to it that every one of us knows just where the Union stands, which is just where "all of us stand. It's our Union, let's learn more about it. �Friday, November 7, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Shoregang Jobs And Shipping Foil In San Juan Page Five Port JHohUe Is Slow As Ships Await Cargoes By WOODY LOCKWOOD By' GAL TANNER 0 SAN JUAN — Shipping has MOBILE — Shipping here has been slow these last two weeks. slowed down for the past week We have shipped only ten men due to the fact that the Com­ in all three departments. If any­ panies are having a little trouble one is thinking of wintering getting their cargoes lined up. here, he'd better have a little cabbage to get by with, as the There are quite a few ships in shoregang jobs have slowed here now that are just waiting down a lot too. The crew of the Stones River, a ship and at the sign-on there is for their cargoes to arrive. They By JOE ALGINA Waterman is getting the habit another tanker sold to England, a great deal of confusion when will be ready to crew up as soon NEW YORK —While shipping had practically no bt-ffs at the the quota of aliens have signed of calling for men on the last day, which gives us a hard time. has been declining somewhat in payoff and were paid a bonus of on and the rest of them have to as the stuff gets here. We have to worry every time the ports around the country, it one month's wages which the pile off. With voting set to start, we about whether the men called has managed to pretty well hold Union had secured for the crew expect to have one of the largest There is no real method of to cover the jobs are going to its own here in New York. From at the sign-ori. votes, anywhere, cast in this port. stopping this, as it only occurs all indications it appears that it make the ships. Everyone is taking active interest Most of the payoffs handled through an error in the first Sometimes the men have to go will continue to remain that in the port of New York this place, but it is a good idea for in the campaign and the newly to Fajardo, and when they ar­ way during the coming weeks. week have been very clean. all aliens to be present at the elected Balloting Committee will This, of course, doesn't mean Among them was the John Gal­ sign-on so they can get together be kept busy. rive the ship is heaving up the anchor. Then it's a headache to shipping is such that men can lup, Smith and Johnson. She was when it is seen that so.mething A lot of oldtimers are on the get the transportation from the choose their jobs from a dozen shipshape and one of the week's is amiss. Beach in Mobile now, including or so ships; shipping isn't that finest. company. In these cases, the best way to some of the better known bellygood, but the jobs are there to handle it is to allow the man robbers like Charlie and Joe Bull has been acting the same LOG LOADED SHIP with the most time aboard the Stringfellow. way. A call came in at 4:30 from be,taken. Another payoff, the Loop Knot "The men holding -the more ship to sign on first and so on the SS Emilia for an Oiler and Joe is currently acting as Port (Alcoa), was a little more diffi­ a Fireman just as she was about specialized ratings can still pick cult matter for the Patrolmen. down. Steward for Alcoa and doing a Another problem facing aliens fine job of it. Other Stewards to sail from Mayaguez, which is their run and ship, but for the most part the selections aren't is the requirement that they pile sweating the beach out are Jack all the way across the Island. too great. off a ship coming in from a for­ Nail, J. Porter, L. Lott and J. PLENTY OF TIME We're not having any difficulty eign voyage and going into Ryan. We made the rounds without in crewing the ships in port, but coastwise operations. We have a surplus of non-rat­ finding anybody. It was just too a rated man can get out in a Even if the ship is only going ed men right now, especially Or­ matter of a few days if he isn't late. , to be sailing coastwise for a dinary Seamen and Messmen, Bull called back to say they too choosy. week or two and then resume and we are hoping things will Partly responsible for the gen­ had taken a Fireman from the foreign trade, all aliens find pick up in the near future so eral decline in shipping is the L'Ouverture, also in Mayaguez, themselves forced off their ships. we can get them out. and the next day we sent a Fire- ever increasing sales of tankers DEFINITE HARDSHIP COPS TOUGH man-Watertender to the L'Ouver­ to European countries,, rhost of This is a definite hardship and which are going to England. Al­ ture to replace him. one well known to the Union. Some of the oldtimers here The two men who got off the though they are not ships con­ The SIU feels that, like in the who like to do a little drinking Emilia claimed that they had got tracted to the SIU they do mean case I mentioned above, the on the beach are finding the po­ off in time for the Union to sup­ a loss of jobs to Engine and She came in with a shipload of aliens should be allowed to stay lice here strictly out to get sea­ ply new men. We are asking Stewards Department men. uncalled-for logs. For the most aboard, so as to resume their men—so watch your step when SHIP SALES ourselves: "Why didn't the Bull part they were for petty infrac­ foreign sailing. you hit the beach in Mobile. Line call earlier?" Out of these sales have come tions or matters beyond the con­ In this particular injustice the Next week we will have a list At present there are only five stories of poor treatment and trol of the men logged. Union is going to look into the of the men in the hospital here ships at the Island, four Bull and buck-passing by the company One which the Patrolman set­ matter and see if some relaxa­ so their friends can write to one Waterman, but we expect agents in England. The crew of tled proyided for a I'efund when tion of the ruling can't be made. them. Last week there were just that within a week there will be one of the ships sold, the Cap­ a crewmember missed the ship Maybe something allowing an a few of the boys enjoying the twice as many. ital Reef, had quite a tale to tell through no fault of his own. alien to remain on a coastwise hospitality of the U.S. Public There is a brand new bunch when they returned to New When the man attempted to col­ ship for two weeks would be the Health Service, but some of them of beachcombers, aptly named York. lect the money, the Skipper de­ answer. did not \yant their names pub­ the Rover Boys. Their headquar­ While awaiting repatriation in nied agreeing to the lifting of On the Newburg, Los Angeles lished. ters is the Texas Bar, but they England they suffci-cd much mal­ the log. Tanker, there were eleven men Patrolman Jeff' Morrison has can be seen roving almost every­ treatment by the shipowner. This arbitrary attitude of the who did not receive transporta­ finally gotten rid of his superwhere. They seem to have what They came in with a list of beefs Skipper held up the sign-on for tion back to their port of sign-on. de-luxe Chevrolet. He has been it takes to make them happy. that would take an hour to just a while, but eventually every­ They can receive the money trying to palm off that wagon However, the shipping list is read, but everything was straigh- thing was squared away and the due them by calling at the com­ for three months, and at last he growing each day. Right now ten~ed out to the crew's satisfac­ ship sailed. pany's New York office or by found a sucker. we have the following registered: tion at the payoff. On another matter, that of writing the California office at It was just as easy to run as 18 ABs and Bosuns, one Carpen­ The same was the case with alien members, we are running 265 West 7th Street, San Pedro, ter, 16 OSs, one Chief Cook, six the crew of the Fort Frederica. into difficulties in complying Calif. The names of the njen a Liberty in close water's, and, a ship's engine was a lot easier to Second Cooks, 14 Messmen, one Some of the crewmembers were with the restrictions imposed up­ are: man with all Engine ratings, four returned to the States under on these seamen by the govern­ Glenn W. Gallatin, Aage B. keep going than that Chevvie. FOWs, one Chief Electrician, third class transportation. Aagesen Odland, Stefen Czapla, ment. The Hall now has a handsome three Wipers and two Oilers. On ships heading foreign, Clayton A. Cooper, Calixto Sas- candy-dispensing machine to This beef, too, was ironed out with the men receiving the dif­ aliens are allowed to constitute arez, William J. Jennings, John stand with the cake machine HARD TIME MATE ference between third class 25 percent of the crew. Some­ D. Smith, Donald D. Monteleone, which was installed r-ecently. We Harold Zurn shipped on the transportation and that called for times, through a mistake, a great­ Henry J. Romero, Edgar Estep are just marking time until we Monarch of the Seas, Waterman, er percentage ofuliens is sent to and Antonio Romero. in the agreement. get the new cigarette machine. as Deck Maintenance, but was refused by the Chief Mate. We contacted the Company the next morning. They said they could­ n't do anything about it. We This attitude makes it tough bunch; they have, for the most MIAMI — Shipping is at a monthly for i-ent then you can figure this Mate is building up a standstill here following the de­ find plenty of places, but if you on the permanent workers in this part, verj^ old books and take an reputation. Our first week as Pie Card Pro parture of the Florida last Sun­ must hold your rent to around a state as the guy I spoke to is active interest in things concern­ ing the SIU. Tem was a busy one. The first day. Her schedule calls for her hundred a month or less you'd only one in thousands. This practice of working fol­ day, a well dressed gentleman return to Miami on November- better steer clear of this town. As soon as our telephone is low wages has forced a general installed—which will be in a LABOR PROBLEM walked in, wanted to know the IB, but we won't be idle until One thing which makes living cut in wages around here and few days—we will get in touch price of two Books for a couple that date as we have received word that the Evangeline is due a tough proposition down here naturally has caused a drop in with the other focal AFL unions. of friends of his. As in Tampa, we will take an After he found out the score ii here tomorrow with the Yar- is the influx of boomers or sea­ the standard of living. ATTENDED MEETING active part in Central Trade and about the Books, he told me that nrouth to follow in a few days. sonal workers. The crew of the SS Florida Labor meetings. I spoke to one of them recent­ The presence of these two he knew Mr. Such or Somebody has expressed itself as being ly and was told he had worked The Laundry Workers have of the Bull Line, and others. He ships in port will be enough to very anxious to get in on the been in to see us—purely a so­ all summer up north and, having keep us busy for awhile. didn't mention the Goverilor, Like the temperature down saved his dough, he had come to voting which started this week. cial call. Their business agent though. Thei'e were some other char­ here, prices are tei'rifie. Nothing Miami to escape the cold weath­ There are 155 book members on is an old friend of the Seafarers this wagon and that's a good stemming from the days the SIU acters in, too. A fellow with a sells for less than a buck, thus er. Since he feels he need only number of voters in any election. took an active part in a beef they tripcard wanted a ship to Norfolk when a fellow starts looking for At oui- meeting here last week, had in Tampa. i—Baltimore would do, he said. a place to live he is really up make enough to scrape along, he doesn't mind taking a job for all hands from the Florida at­ The good name of the SIU He 'was surprised when he was against it. If you have $1500 as a starter less than half the usual wages tended. There is not much beat­ seems to precede us wherever told he was supposed to register ing around the bush with this we go. and four or five hundred bucks paid around here. in order to ship out. Alien Seamen Getting Bad Deai Aii Around; SiU Campaigns To Liberaiize Reguiations High Prices And Cut-Rate Labor Make Miami Tough •'1 �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Great Lakes Organizing Drive Paying Off; Two More Bargaining Elections Due Soon |!^ Friday, November 7. 1947 SIU Volunteer I Discuss Rules On Promotions, Says Dispatcher DETROIT — Even though the ^ The SIU is closely watching its own policies and affairs, but finish of the 1947 sailing season these Kinsman tactics, and is all SIU resources are behind us. By PAUL GONSORCHIK Always remember that the SIU on the Great Lakes is just around fully prepared to deal with the NEW YORK —I wonder how tne corner, the SIU's organiza-1 individuals responsible. This is is a pai-t of the very powerful many members have read the tional drive on the Lakes is once fair warning to any and all Kins- (more than 250,000 members) letter pertaining to shipboard more gaining momentum, and man stooges that the SIU Great AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ promotions in the LOG of Oct­ we'll probably finish the season Lakes District will not tolerate ment. Members in the Longshore­ ober 24, and Paul Hall's article in typical SIU style with a string coercion or unfair labor practices. men, Teamsters, Radio Officers. on the same subject October 31. of election victories. Unorganized seamen who have Pursers, Grain-scoopers, Licensed Brother Lee seemed to me to Proof of the fact that we're signified their desire of having and Unlicensed Tugmen, Ma.sters, hit the heart of the matter when once more driving ahead at full the SIU as their Union will have Mates and Pilots (MM&P) unions, hf pointed out that shipboard speed lies in the scheduling of the full backing of the SIU in as well as me SIU, are all affili­ pi emotions led to a lot of jock­ ated with the Maritime Tiades an election for the three Shen- J gny all beefs, eying for position and playing ot Dept. ango Furnace Company ships SIU STRENGTH favorities. In addition, don't forget that within the next few days (around Maybe many members would Nov. 15). Also, a meeting is be- j Unorganized Lakes seamen almost eight million members in say it isn't so but, if you think Harry Mooney, Bosun aboard ing held in Cleveland to set the, who are in favor of the SIU the most powerful federation in that, remember some of your date for the Kinsman Transit. Great Lakes District as their the World, the American Fedei'a- the Cities Service tanker SB own past voyages. Recall the acts Union should realize that the tion of Labor, line up solidly be­ Chiwawa, says that SIU observ­ Company election. committed by your Brothers in In addition, latest word from Great Lakes District is one of hind the SIU and all of its affil­ ers are too conservative when violation of the shipping rules, Washington is that both the Han- five autonomous Districts in the iates. they esfimate that 75 percent .of your Union's constitution and The SIU has never lost a beef, na and Wilson cases should be SIU which go to make up the your contracts in their efforts to the crew voted for the Union. more than ninety thousand SIU and with the backing and sup­ processed shortly. get promotions. port of our many AFL affiliates, He says that it was closer to 87 However, whether or not we'll members. You know that the few mem­ The Great Lakes District runs we never shall. percent—the men told him so. be able to get these two elec­ bers doing these things were tions through in time to vote wong, yet you allowed them to the crews before lay-up is some­ go unchallenged. Why? thing still to be determined. Now the talk is about a change SHENANGO VICTORY in shipping rules to prohibit During the past few days, shipboard promotions for all Security program will shake or small—has hit Boston. By JOHN MOGAN we've had occasion to contact , , down so that seamen's applicaIt has come to my attention, hands, not just OS, Wipers and BOSTON-Shippmg and busithe three Shenango ships either though, that several are hitting Messmen personally or through our or­ also, that This talk has its good points, ly as those of all other eligible Providence regularly; point in the Port of Boston dur­ occupations. ganizational staff. there are other signs of increased Shipboard promotions sometimes On the basis of these discus- ing the past couple of week, shipping activity in Providence make members do things that CITIES SERVICE VOTING sions with Shenango seamen, we: There was so much depression and Fall River. Therefore, T am I'eal good Union men shouldn't The election in the Cities Serv­ are sure that they are going to around here I couldn't even think going to survey that area im­ 'stoop to. join the parade of other unor- ! of a happy paragraph or two for ice fleet goes very well with the mediately, as it is now complete­ Yet such promotions are okay members living in this area. ganized seamen who have voted the pages of the LOG. if made properly. Nevertheless, ly uncovered. If these ships vote SIU, as our SIU because they wanted SIU | At this writing, the Dispatcher Now for the forecast as we the whole promotion question is knowledge of the crews aboard job security and competent union tells me there are now three Wiknow it now: Within a couple of a point that needs discussion. It representation rather than sail per's jobs on the board for the them assure us that they will, the days the SS Fort Hoskins (Pa­ will, be brought up at the Agents under LCA conditions. [SS Rider Victory (Isthmian), Cities Service refinery in Braincific Tankers) is scheduled to Conference if there is a strong Just pause for one moment and which has been in for a couple tree will be a payoff terminal payoff a foreign voyage in Port­ enough demand from the mem­ and thus provide many jobs from look at the numerous shipping of days. bership. land. companies whose crews have | I hope nobody will get stomped the Boston Hall. WHAT'Y.A SAY? TvV& other tankers of the same Then, too, with an election im­ chosen the SIU as their Union on in front of that blackboard on company are coming in from forWrite in your views on shipthe top deck. But that gives a minent in the Tidewater Co., we in the past year or so. eign next week, and a Waterman board promotions. Are you in have good reason to believe that On the Coasts, we've had the rough idea of how bad things tentatively scheduled for Nov. 4.'favor of the rules on shipboard a contract with this company will huge Isthmian fleet of some have been lately—the beach has be a good boost for the SIU in These may be the forerunners' promotions as they stand? Or do ninety-odd ships vote overwhelm- been loaded with all ratings and this area. of the shipping spurt we have you want Such promotions abolingly' for the SIU. Incidentally,' not a single payoff in the area, Incidentally, since receipt of a every right to expect; but for, ished? the Isthmian SS Company is a A great many of the boys have Big Steel subsidiary, just like bade us a fond adieu in the past letter from the Organizers re­ the time being, and until further I For the information of the Pittsburgh on the Great Lakes, few days and headed for Balti- garding the coming election in notice, fast shipping can't be Brother who wants the regfetration list changed so that a mem­ In addition, crewmembers of more, where shipping is report- this fleet, not one tanker—large found in Beantown. ber registering always will know the Ponce, Tidewater, Tanker o^ly very good. just how many are ahead of UNEMPLOYMENT PAY Sag Harbor, St. Lawrence, Am­ him, let me say this: Of course, with iTie port in the erican Eastern, Petrol Tankers, The registration list is put up Kearney and Coral fleets have doldrums, many of the members as soon as it is typed by Brother chosen the SIU to represent' have applied for unemployment Hank. But Brother Hank, un­ them. They all know the SIU's compensation. Because handling fortunately, is a busy man. He reputation for having the best the cases of seamen is something By JIMMY BANNERS has not only the registration to contracts and conditions. JACKSONVILLE — For the SIU members. The men who ride type but plenty of other work On the Lakes, Midland (7 past few weeks shipping was as volunteer organizers are the to do. ships), Huron (2 ships) and Wy­ pretty good, but last week'Nit hit real heroes of our Union. Moreover, at times there are andotte (4 ships) have all voted the skids, and the prospectf for We have a crying towel always not enough registered names to for the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ the next couple of weeks ar4 not ready for the president of Sea­ put out a complete sheet to be trict as their Union. too good. We have one Pacjfic way Lines, Limited, an outfit posted on the list. Therefore, at And now comes the Shenango Tankers' scow in here now, and that has one ship, the SS New times there will be a three-day and Kinsman fleets whose sea­ only one South Atlantic ship in Northland. This company was delay in putting up the list. men have stated in no uncertain view during the next little while. organized by us last year, after In regard to the same Broth­ words that they, too, want SIU Our advice to rated and un­ the men came to us to complain er's proposal that a line be protection, security and repre­ rated men is to stay away from that they were being paid wages drawn through the name of each sentation. this port for the time being. ranging from $45.00 to $75.00 per man shipped, let me say that KINSMAN PRESSURE When shipping picks up we will month. this is what is done on the list Recently, we've h a d several let the membership know about Now the minimum wage is in the Dispatcher's office. reports that some of the officers new for the unemployment peo­ it through the pages of the LOG. $145.00, and the company is belly­ And let me make clear that aboard the Kinsman ships are ple, there have been a stack of During the past few week.s we aching that with income at $130,- nobody has ever been refused a attempting to intimidate the inquiries to this office from the had a few Tidewater Tankers in 000 per month. Seaway Lines, view of the up-to-date list if he crewmembers. This is an old administrators of the program. here but it was plenty hard to Ltd., will lose money. wanted to know how many were LCA story because member com­ I spent an afternoon in confer­ get men aboard them as the hir­ That's not true, and the com­ ahead of him. panies of the Lake Carriers As­ ence with the Local Board, and ing agent for those ships is a pany is using that as an excuse Of course, if you are a Permitsociation are deathly afraid of most of the difficulties were sur­ tough bird and seems to favor to try to cut wages. I f they at­ man with no dues and no assess­ the SIU. mounted. One important proced­ the NMU. He has allowed the tempt anything like that they ments paid up, there are nine These operators know that once ure for any member filing for un­ NMU to ship full crews aboard his are going to be in for a battle. chances in ten that your name they have the SIU representing employment compensation in this ships right off the board, where­ The officers of the New North­ is not on the list at alb the crews that it'll cost them area is to file immediately after as we have been lucky to place land are not organized, and they In this connection, a word to dough to provide the conditions he gets off his ship. four or five men off the docks. resent that a good proportion of all Stewards Department mem­ and pay the overtime that SIU If he should get a job the first Another bottleneck is the way j the crewmembers earn more a bers. If you Stewards, Cooks contracts demand, and they'll try week he is on the beach, well, some Brothers refuse to take-jobs month than they do, and get paid and Bakers intend to ship on any anything to stop the SIU ! that is just fine and no harm is on unorganized ships where they for overtime besides. Someday it job except Messman, register for There's one important fact for done by so filing. If, on the other won't get SIU wages and condi­ will penetrate their thick skuUs those jobs. Please cooperate with unorganized Lakes seamen to re­ hand, he should be on the beach tions. What those guys don't that belonging to a union is what the Dispatchers. member, and that is that other for weeks, he has assured him­ realize is that an unorganized job obtained decent wages and con­ But remember, no rated man companies have tried these same self of payment for the first today means a Union job in the ditions for the unlicensed per­ can beat a Messman to a job un­ tactics of intimidation and coer­ week. future. Let's take those jobs, and sonnel, and maybe they'll join a less he is a Bookman and the cion, which got them nowhere. In time, this phase of the Social keep them until .relieved by other union too. Messman only holds a Permit. Boston Beach Is Loaded With Rated Men Jacksonville Shipping Fails Qff; Next Weeks Expected To Be Slow �THE Friday, November 7, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Analysis Of Seafarers' Organizing Set-up By LINDSEY WILLIAMS While there is one man left unorganized on the American waterfront, he represents a threat to the standards of every American seaman who has struggled to obtain decent wages and conditions. This is well known to the membership of the Seafarers International Union. It has long been the credo of this Union to or­ ganize the unorganized, and in that way protect the gains made so far, and lay the groundwork for better things in the future. For this reason the report of General Or­ ganizer Lindsey Williams, which starts on this page, is doubly interesting. One, be­ cause it gives the background of SIU or­ ganizing, and two, because it outlines what can be done to make the SIU's position even stronger. O PROGRAM can be drawn up without first taking a look into the past. Before stepping out in a new direction, the record of earlier activities must be re­ called, studied and discussed. We must know where we made mistakes. We must be able to put our past suc­ cessful tactics to further advantage. All our exper­ iences are_ important in the development of new tac­ tics and strategy. It is for this reason that this report begins with the Agents Conference of 1945, which signalled the be­ ginning of the first major period of expansion of the Seafarers International Union. Up to that time union activity consisted mainly of manning ships and handling the many beefs coming from the bureau­ cratic actions of regular governmental and wartime agencies, This 1945 Agents Conference recognized the need for expansion if the Union was to survive the drop in chipping whic'h would follow the war years, and to play an important role in the organized labor move­ ment. More jobs had to be lined up for our shipping boards, and recognition of this problem started the conference on the ground work for organizational planning. All possible fields were surveyed for their organi­ zational possibilities. Immediate objectives were detided upon. Brother Paul Hall was designated Director of Organization. Earl Sheppard, Cal Tanner and myself were assigned to field work. N nothing" policy of some of our officials several other unfavorable conditions confronted us. As direct re­ sult of our restricted participation in the trade union movement, the SIU was not very well known. Many of our own affiliates were barely acquainted with our existence. Yet all the time, the Seafarers had a mili­ tant membership that was straining to get closer to the Found Internal Obstacles labor movement and contribute to its general welfare. What followed has been reported continually jn the With a do-nothing policy prevailing, there was little Union publications. But before we were able to go for­ for the memebrship to do in the way of union activity. ward we ran head on into a multitude of obstacles. Everything was cut and dried and nice and simple. The course that the Agents Conference had charted and That's all very good but it doesn't create jobs, which which the membership had endorsed was not an easy in turn doesn't increase the security of the membership. one to travel, for a number of reasons. And these happen to be among the chief objectives One of the biggest drags on the newly-devised or­ of your Union. If the Union membership is not active it means it is ganizational machinery was the attitude of certain of­ ficials and a few members. They couldn't see any not moving. And if it is not moving, it certainly can­ part of it. Some of them were strictly status quo. They not go ahead. A fully active membership points to figured, "what was good enough for grandpa is good Union progress. Prior to 1945, this fact apparently enough for us. Why so much worry about the future? hadn't been fully realized. Let the future take care of itself," they said, "we're get­ These then, were some of the problems which faced ting along okay." us at the outset. There were others, of course, but only This was the same line incidentally that was respon­ • the more significant have been outlined here. They sible for keeping the Union branches in the dark, musty serve as a sample. Despite all these difficulties, the holes-in-the-walls which were supposed to serve as job had to be done. The Agents Conference recom­ Union Halls. We were kept in a back-alley existence, mendations, which were adopted by the membership, had to get under way. physically as well as otherwise. And on this note, the organizational campaign was Lacked Allies launched. Isthmian Steamship lines was number one In short, these obstacles were based on a refusal to objective. use foresight, courage and intelligence in planning the Started From Scratch Union's future. Spending money for expansion in these guys' opinions was a needless expenditure for which N TACKLING the Isthmian company first, the Sea­ they couldn't see any return even though the prospect farers had taken on a job that could well mark of more jobs for all hands was carefully explained to the beginning or the end of its organizational plunges. them. This was one stumbling block in our path. Because of the reasons already mentioned, we had Another important obstacle in our way was the fact no established procedure, no physical equipment, no that the NMU tactics on the waterfront during the war past patterns that could be brought into play to serve had made them the fair-haired boys of the shipown­ as a starting point in the drive. We had to start from ers and bureaucrats. Our smaller, but more militant scratch. Hiough this had some drawbacks it was a Seafarers . were labeled bad risks who took action at good way to test the ability of our organization. It the point of production when a tough beef arose. The put us on our toes. Isthmian was no fly-by-night two-scow outfit. This NMUers were better guys to do business with—their membership's welfare wasn't the main thing when they target of our first real organizational broadside was one of the world's largest dry cargo operators. Be­ had a wartime beef to settle. Furthermore, we had no active allies. Up to the sides it had successfully resisted unionization of its time of the 1945 Agents Conference, nothing had been seamen through the years. All this had to be consider­ done to keep a close working relationship with other ed in setting up the machinery to do the job. Further­ AFL waterfront organizations, despite the fact that we more, the strategies and organizational techniques that all had a common purpose. We had been living in a were to be applied to the Isthmian project would have shell too long. And that shell had to be broken so that to become the groundwork for all future organizing the Seafarers could go out into the world of organized campaigns. labor and allow the militant force of its membership Organizing headquarters, then, became the central to be felt. operational point. Complete physical apparatus, in­ cluding up-to-the-minute files of all Isthmian ships, NMU Had "Friends" their home ports, destinations, etc., were set up. On the other hand, the NMU had its allies in the Plenty of Volunteers CIO, organizations, which like itself were interlock­ ing because of the communist cliques dominating those We then set out ,to make every Seafarer an organizer. waterfront groups. The memberships of Bridges' In­ This was comparatively easy since the membership ternational Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union, was long anxious to get going and do a job in making the Marine Cooks and Stewards, the commie-led locals the SIU the top organization on the waterfront. They of the Marine Engineers, were all directed to support were already working under contracts giving them top the NMU whenever it had a beef, which were, by the wages and conditions and they were raring to build way, mostly, political beefs. the Union by-using these facts as selling points among The NMU's policy of playing ball with the War the unorganized. Members came to organizing head­ Shipping Administration, as it did with the Coast quarters in droves to offer their services in the drive. Guard and other government bureaus, had' won it Classes were held in various ports to acquaint the "friends." And these friends favored the NMU in the men with the organizing techniques. In addition to this expected way by giving" them a break at every pos­ type of instruction they were supplied with organiza­ sible turn and sandbagging the hated Seafarers at tional and educational literature of all sorts—booklets, each opportunity. pamphlets, copies of the SEAFARERS LOG, etc. The coordination and deployment of forces was a Besides the strength of our opposition and the "do- t tremendous task. Despite the magnitude of the job, however, a smoothly working tactical plan gradually took shape. Our strategy, which was originally planned to permit a maximum of flexibility, was adjusted con­ tinually to meet the new, unforseen situations as quickly as they popped up. The elaborate filing system that had been set up was thrown into play, with complete information per­ taining to every single, solitary detail involved in the massive project, large charts showed at a glance a graphic picture of the situation so that organizers could be transferred to spots most in need. LOG Played Part Crews of SIU ships passed the LOG and general or­ ganizational literature to Isthmian crews in every port of the world. Every Isthmian ship in port was leached and organizers contacted the men as they came off, told them of the SIU's program and began getting pledges and signing up members. Thus, the strategy of organizing on the job—at the point of pro­ duction—with the entire shoreside apparatus supple­ menting the work of the volunteer shipboard organ­ izers—was paying off. Meanv/hile, Organization Headquarters had taken steps to add power and impetus to the organizational program. Recognizing that no. organization can prop­ erly convey its message to the unorganized seamen and impress the rest of the organized labor movement with­ out an effective medium of communications, the size of the LOG was increased. This gave the drive full coverage and enabled the membership to keep abreast of the situation as developments occurred. Besides, it became a better medium of membership expression. There was more room for membership expression and exchange of ideas on all phases of the Union's acti­ vities. Many of the membership's suggestions, which were published in the LOG as "Letters to the Editor," were later adopted and incorporated into the organiz­ ing program as well as being made a part of union policy. In carryiing out the strategy of the organizing de­ partment, the whole Union structure became a more closely knit unit. Each branch was kept fully informed of the progress and pitfalls experienced by the others. Tactics successfully employed in one port were like­ wise applied whenever possible in the others. Similarly, when a port would find a plan to be ineffective, the other ports would be so informed so that the changes could be made and duplication of errors avoided. Membership's Ideas Helped To keep the membership up to date on the progress of the drive and fully informed on the techniques em­ ployed, Union organizers appeared as often as possible at port meetings. Every effort was made to give the membership as complete a picture of the situation as possible. Matters were discussed fully, questions were answered and advice given where needed. This regular exchange of ideas and information between the rank and file membership and the organizing staff had pay­ off value for all hands. Many points raised by the membership which were based on actual shipboard experiences with the unorganized were developed and later used with much success. As in every aspect of Union activity, the most im­ portant work was being accomplished at the point of production aboard the unorganized ships. It called for tact, understanding of the problems involved, deter­ mination and a sureness that the Seafarers was ably qualified to help the unorganized. The rank and file members who were performing the spadework at the point of production had all these qualities. They served unselfishly, giving much time and energy—all at great sacrifice. To provide an incentive for continuation of these efforts and to show some measure of the Union's appreciation for their all-important contribution, it was decided to make up, to a degree, the loss in wages these men sustained while sailing unorganized. Volunteers Recognized For each month of volunteer organizing activity aboard an Isthmian ship, a stamp for one month's dues was placed in the membership books of these men. This was the very least recognition we could give these men for the great contribution they were making. Internally, at least, the Union's first all-out organi­ zational campaign was meeting with success swiftly and surely. We were doing things and getting places. The job wasn't nearly finished, however. We still had to get the SIU out of that back-alley and into its rightful' place on the map of organized labor. Though by this time we were well-known on the waterfront, little was known of us in the general labor movement, for the reasons previously mentioned. * Contrary to the attitude of some Union officials of bygone years, a labor union cannot survive in a shell. (Continued, on Page t) �>•:-••''-yv- THE Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 7, 1947 Recommendations Of General Organizer (Contitilled from Page 7) There are hundreds of trade unions „f which particular field they're tivities are constantly bringing them toother Our drive and the-plans we held for making the Seafarers a major factor in the maritime industry made oui re­ lations with the rest of the labor movement an especial­ ly important consideration. Much of the gams we ex­ pected to make depended on our prestige as a wellinformed and conscious part of the trade union body. So we set out immediately to square away this prob­ lem. ^ First, we became very active in all matters concern­ ing American Federation of Labor unions. We took an active part in beefs of those AFL unions directly af­ fecting us. We aided and supported innumerable beefs, the tugboatmen, the MMP, the teamsters, and the longshoremen to name but a few. As was expected, th( news of our militancy and sincere expression of laboi solidarity spread like wildfire. It proved, too, that our membership previously had not been given ample op­ portunity to show the rest of the movement they had something to contribute. But that was changed, now. White Capped Seafarers From that point on the name Seafarers began to take cn stature. Highly complimentary stories paying tribute to "white-capped Seafarers on the picket lines of fel­ low unionists," appeared frequently in the daily and labor press. Smaller trade unions who admitted that our membership's militancy and savvy on the picket lines would be an inspiration to their members, asked for aid in their beefs. We helped the United Financial Employes. We gave aid to the United Automobile Workers, a powerful CIO organization. There has been a never-ending stream of thanks from locals of the CIO shipyard workers through the nation, for our steady help in their bitterest beefs. Our men who actively supported these other unions, were organizing too. They were organizing good will for the Seafarers. Good-will that would pay dividends later, as for instance, in the 1946 General Strike and finally the Isthmian strike, when pledges of support from other unions poured into headquarters by the hundreds—and unsolicited, at that. New AFL Department To strengthen the prosecution of beefs involving AFL maritime and allied unions, the Seafarers pro­ posed the formation of waterfront groups embracing these unions. The idea was received favorably, and the AFL Maritime Trades Department, a national body of maritime unions was set up, with branches known as Port Councils established in all ports. The wisdom of this move has been established on many occasions, the solidarity of the member unions having been respon­ sible for the quick settling of rnany waterfront beefs, and a close-working relationship. Although practically every phase of union activity was stepped up and streamlined in the course of SIU's new organizational drive, none of them can be re­ garded as separate and apart from the others. They were all inter-related and essential to the main ob­ jective—more jobs on the board, and with it a Union capable of commanding respect on all fronts. LL OF OUR MANY new operations were success­ fully channeled into one bang-up conclusion. Isth­ mian seamen went SIU. On our first attempt, the big­ gest organizational drive in maritime history resulted in victory for the Seafarers. You are all familiar with the actual details of the victory in the election and the events that followed before we were certified. You know, too, of the strike we waged and how we outmaneuvered the company and came off with a firstrate contract. A Scope Broadened In short, 3,000 more jobs went up on Seafarers Hir­ ing Hall boards. The guys who had screamed it couldn't be done and that it was too expensive had to put their tails between their legs. The actual figures told the story. The National Maritime Union, according to a report issued at their recent convention, announced that their campaign had cost more than $300,000 and they lost. We spent less than half that amount—and won. The hamstringers and the hamheads both came out on the short end. Although somewhat obscured by the magnitude of the Isthmian project, there were several other impor­ tant organizational accomplishments recorded by the Seafarers during this period. Rather than put all our eggs in one basket, operations were going on simul­ taneously in other fields. The scope of our activity was broadened. The organizational apparatus divided its operational program into four main sections and while we were winning Isthmian, the same basic techniques were used in each of them with similar success. Organizing personnel were assigned to each of these categories. Steady activity was maintained in each of them. These four sections were: 1. Deep Sea. 2. Inland Waterways. 3. Harbors. 4. Fishermen. Roughly, the apparatus functioned in these fields in this way: High Level Coordination 7. NEW PRESTIGE AND VALUABLE GOOD-WILL throughout all sections of the labor movement, and ex­ tending even to the unorganized seamen. 8. NEW AND BETTER CONTRACTS gained be­ cause of the UNION'S growing strength directly trace­ able to the organizational drive. \ If nothing else, it is apparent that this survey, winch has been limited for purposes of this report, proves beyond a doubt that the future of the Seafarers rests primarily in expansion—in its ability to expand. Our membership has that necessary ability. We need only added determination and a concrete program of Union policy to assure our continued drive forward. Guides for Tomorrow Port Agents and officials were given direct respon­ sibility for their respective area's organizational work. Lessons of the past and present are lost unles.s they They in turn were charged with the responsibility of. serve as a guide for the future. They must be as­ working closely with, and under the direction of the sembled and whittled into shape as guideposts on the organizational staff. They wei-e to give complete as­ road ahead. We must know where we are going and sistance and the use of all port facilities to organizers how we are going to get there. handling points of concentration in their areas. Therefore, it is the opinion of the Organizing De­ This procedure enabled all sections of the apparatus partment that certain fundamental but flexible recom­ to operate on a high level of coordination and no ef­ mendations must be set forth to serve as a basis for forts were sacrificed and no energies were wasted. the Union's operation in the immediate future. From Here again, proof of the soundness of our program our experiences and our studies of past and present is best demonstrated by the final results. Significant mistakes and successes, we have come to definite con­ gains were chalked up in every field. Some of the clusions with regard to the future. These conclusions more outstanding additions to the SIU's constantly in­ have been translated into a much-needed,, workable creasing list of contracted companies as a direct result basic plan, which is herewith offered to the member­ ship for consideration. of this program are these: American Eastern SS Co. Atlantic Towing Co. Gulf Canal Lines. Kearney SS Co. Midland Steamship Co. Mobile Towing and Wrecking Co. Ponce Cement Corp. Sag Harbor Tanker Corp. Seaway Lines, Ltd. St. Lawrence Navigation SS Co. G. & T. Towing Co. Crosby Navigation Inc. Coral Steamship Corp. Meseck Towing Lines, Inc. Petrol Tanker Industries, Inc. Pratt Steamship Co. Huron Transportation Co. Coast Transportation Co. Whiteman Towing Co. Wyandotte Transportation Co. Isthmian SS Co. W ITH THE THOUGHT in mind of using" every part of the Union's structure in the SIU's continued successful drive, the following is therefore recom­ mended: 1. Official's Dulies and Responsibilities: ' • a) Port Agents and officials shall be responsible in their respective ports for all organizational activities in their areas and shall center the port's full facilities and strength on any or­ ganizational objective selected by the Union. b) Each Port Agent to make certain that the membership in his port is thoroughly acquaint­ ed with current Union policy and to stress at all times the need for full participation by all hands. 2. Member's Duties and Responsibilities: ' Plenty of Assets In terms of jobs our gains have even more punch. Since our program was launched a total of 7,102 jobs was added to our hiring hall boards. In shipping, however, the percentage of replacements needed for jobs must always be taken into consideration. For the new jobs, then, 2,130 men are required as replace­ ments. So the net gain in jobs is even greater and jumps the total to 9,232 new jobs, and more are com­ ing in every day. Furthermore, our organizing drive set up the SIU Marine Allied Workers, a union of maritime and allied workers, dredge-boatmen, shore gangs, etc., with a dues-paying membership of 1,000. In the Gulf area, independent fishermen's organizations totaling 8,000 members were affiliated with the SIU through efforts of our Organizing Staff. All of this means that in the past two and a half years 15,102 new jobs in the maritime field have been acquired by the Union. Jobs by the Thousands N So the SIU has marked up terrific gains in the past couple of years. Out of the program recommended by the Agents Conference in 1945, today we find our­ selves in possession of these assets: 1. A BASIC PATTERN, definitely proven success­ ful, which can now be used in all future organizational efforts. 2. A COMPLETE PHYSICAL SET-UP to handle the highly detailed job of research, record-keeping, volunteer organizers, ships, etc. 3. A WELL-TRAINED ORGANIZING STAFF with experience gained on the .spot in many fields. 4. EDUCATIONAL MACHINERY equipped to turn out the demands of any project. 5. A UNION-CONSCIOUS MEMBERSHIP capable and alert and taking a more active role in their Union affairs, and through their Union, in the labor movement generally. 6. MEMBERSHIP AND A VOICE in the powerful AFL Maritime Trades Department, an extremely ef­ fective group in all waterfront beefs. a) To read all SIU literature and to familiarize themselves with the Union's program and poli­ cies and implement same. b) To cooperate with shoreside officials in all Un­ ion matters affecting the general welfare, whether it be an SIU beef or aiding another trade union. c) That each SIU member consider himself a Un­ ion organizer, and support the Union's ex­ pansion drive in every possible way. 3. Education: a) Port Agents to see to it that the matter of educating the membership on Union policy and program occupies a proper place on the agenda of their respective port meetings. b) That the SEAFARERS LOG be maintained at its present status, and if at all possible, ex­ panded to 20 pages in the near future; the additional space to be devoted to a broader coverage of affairs in the maritime industry. c) Additional books and pamphlets to be issued on all SIU matters, with particular reference to Union history and background,. 4. Relafions With AFL Affiliates: a) Port Agents are to actively participate in the Port Councils of the Martime Trades Depart­ ment; they should also make certain the SIU is actively represented in all local AFL coun­ cils and should affiliate with State and City Federations and participate in their conduct wherever possible. Closer cooperation can be achieved by acquainting other unions with our problems and familiarizing ourselves with theirs. b) The SIU is to actively assist all Trade Unions in honest, legitimate beefs, whenever possible. These recommendations are simple and workable. They are based on the strong need for continued or­ ganization and expansion on which the Union's future depends. The only thing needed to make these recom­ mendations effective is the full cooperation of every Seafarer, from newest permit to the official. The ultimate objective of the Seafarers is one mari­ time union—the Seafarers International Uiiion. The carrying out of a correct organizational program is the cnly means towards this end. �^•e3<i', Friday. November 7. 1947 i- , THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS White Sands Crew Got Big Publicity Flay Misfortune Stalked During Extended Layover In English Port SS Chamberlain On Hectic 9-Month Trip A 38,000-inile trip around the world climaxed by the sale of their ship to an English oil com­ pany ended last week when the crew of the White Sands, a for­ mer Pacific Tanker vessel, re­ turned to the States from Eng­ land, where local newspapers had featured them on two occasions. The voyage of the White Sands crew, as told to the LOG by James "Red" Fisher, QM, began in April in Long Beach, Cali­ fornia, and after stops in New Zealand, the Persian Gulf, Shanghai, Gothemburg, Sweden, the vessel pulled into Falmouth England, in September, where the T-2 tanker was turned over to its new owner. After a month on the beach in England the men were repatriat­ ed to the United States by air Death, disease and disaster dogged the SS Joshua L. Chamberlain on its January to October voyage from San Pedro across the Pacific and round Good Hope to Norfolk, ' i'- CREWIvlTtN DIES The former Pacific tanker White Sands in drydock at Fal­ mouth, England, shortly before she was sold to a British oil com­ pany. Photo taken by Seafarer James "Red" Fisher, one of the crew. know that the men were seamen trying very hard to get back to the States where they could re­ sume their work, i^hat of sailing. The newspapers quoted the crew as saying, "We have been here eating your ratio^^s and doing nothing. People who see us con­ tinually walking around idle call us ''spivs," which we resent." The newspaper report went on to say that the crew had been under the impression that the ship was putting into Falmouth for minor repairs and the sale of the vessel was a shock to them. When they were told the ves­ sel was to be sold, the paper re­ His red hair clipped close. ported, they were promised im­ White Sands crewman "Red" mediate reparation so they sent Fisher tries to keep cool in their gear forward to the States. As a result, they have been forc­ Persian Gulf. ed to manage the best they can arrriving on October 13 with the during their 30-day stay with payoff taking place on October only the clothes on their backs. The second newspaper story, 15. While the crew sweated out its published in the London Newsmonth-long stay in England, two Chronicle, was a feature story of times their activities were writ­ the cat belong to Sunny Kachaten up in London newspapers. doorian, one of the White Sands crew. RESENTED REMARKS The first newspaper account Kitty, as Sunny calls his cat, reported the men as being tired was found on the Galveston wa­ of ther long delay in being re­ terfront and fed with an eye patriated and were becoming re­ sentful of being called "spivs," the English term for people who do not work and their source of income one of suspicion. The people, of course, did not On the way from New West­ minister to Saigon, Indo-China, an AB .seaman came down with tuberculosis. Hospitals in Saigon and, later, in Singapore were too crowded to take care of him. Just JACK ELLIOTT before the Joshua made Mel­ bourne, he died and was buried at sea. In Wellington, New Zealand, Elliott and another man who had been in the same foc'sle with the deceased were X-rayed for TB. It turned out that the other man had contracted it, and he was Sti-essing the fact that mem­ hospitalized, and at the same bership in the SIU is a privilege time the Ship's Carpenter was that must not be abused. Seafar­ sent back to the States with ul­ er James Davis pointed out to cers, before the Chamberland de­ the crew of the Aram J. Pothier parted for Norfolk Island. that that Union did not want In Brisbane, Australia, another performers or slackers in its crewmember got off for an op­ ranks. eration, catching up with the ship "The Union," he said, "does in Sydney from where an Oiler not want performers or slackers, with ulcers followed the Car­ but responsible men who will penter back to the States. After live up to the Union contracts as 'steaming from Australia to Lae, well as fight for the gaining of New Guinea, and Rabaul, New those contracts." Britain, then back to Milne Bay, Speaking to the crew at the New Guinea, the Joshua made Oct. 4 meeting at sea, Davis em­ Soerabaja, Java, where the Sec­ phasized to the Isthmian men the ond Mate and an OS got off with importance of reporting for duty appendicitis and the Radio Oper­ ready for work, in a sober condi­ ator had a nervous breakdown. tion. "Men who fail to do so," Da­ "SPARKS" DASHES vis explained, "are warned by The Radio Operator was un­ the Union. Failure to take steps able to stay in the hospital at against these men threatens the entire validity of the Union's Soerabaja, and remained with the contracts. The membership of the ship through visits to several SIU must be protected from the more island ports including Ma­ few who disregard the contract cassar and a second stop at Milne and imperil the Union's struc­ Bay. At Port Moresby, New Guinea, the Skipper finally drop­ ture." He also pointed out to the ped him. If Sparlcs wasn't crazy crew that where warnings fail, before, he sure was by the time steps are taken against chronic he got to Moresby, Elliott says. On the long voyage home, the pciTormers whereby they are Second Cook fell sick in Durban, barred from tire Union. The minutes of the meeting re­ South Africa, and very nearly port that Brother Davis' talk died. One of the Messmen had an strongly impressed the crewmen. attack of appendicitis at sea, just "All crewmembers seem very barely making it into Port Eliza­ anxious to learn all they can beth, South Africa. about the SIU and seem whole­ From Elizabeth the ship got all heartedly in favor of the SIU," the way to the Virginia Capes reported the minutes. without further disaster. Or per­ Following the talk by Brother haps Elliott just doesn't want to Davis it was moved that more remember anv more. information concerning the SIU be secured for the crew when the ship reaches its first U. S. port. Meeting at 6 p. m., the gather­ ing was chaired by Steve Bain-y and recorded by E. B. Linkenhoger. Union Discipline NO CAN DO Important, Says In England he was told the animal would have to be. drown­ Pothier Crewman dropper following abandonment by its mother. ed but Sunny countered by say­ ing they would have to put a rope around his neck before he would allow them to dispose of his pet. Finally an arrangement was worked out whereby the animal was given a permit stipulating that it would have to be kept in a cage and have no contact with other cats. In addition, it cost Sunny $100 for Kitty's care dui-ing the lay­ over. He told the newsmen, "I am not going back to the States unless she comes with me, and when we get to America, I am going to see that Kitty meets some other cats. "You see," he explained, "she has never seen one yet." After their month-long wait in Falmouth they were finally clear­ ed for air passage. They flew to Brussels, Belgium, where they boarded a trans-Atlantic airplane and on October 13 arrived at La Guardia Airport in New York. Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes, of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as possible. That's the SIU wayl according to Jack Elliott, AB, who was driven to growing a beard on the way. While the ship was in New Westminister, Australia, the Bo­ sun was fired on a technicality, but it was common knowledge among the crew that he was heaved because he refused to take any guff from the Chief Mate. However, this was only the beginning of a trip that was to be.a series of misfortunes. From lefl fo right, "our good man 'Friday.' Red Jacobs and Joe King chipping decks of the White Sands' while at sea," is the caption forwarded for this one by Red Fisher. <r:i 1 �SI." . 'r'-m •• . Page Ten THE SEAFARERS . • • y .^ , LOG Friday, November 7, 1947 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief JOLIET VICTORY. Aug. 18— GOVERNOR DIXON. Sepi. 21 Chairman D. Southwood; Secre­ (Chairman and Secretary not tary T. Little. Delegates report­ ^•en)—New Business: Fines set ed all srfiboth in their depart­ for different offenses. Crew drew ments. New Business: Motion A\J up recommendation that the that menu be changed to include Chief Cook is not capable of more lamb chops and French carrying out his duties. He is not toast. Motion carried that crew to be allowed to sail as Chief take better care of messhall. Mo­ Cook until membership finds him tion carried that scuttlebutts be capable of chiefs duties—to sail cleaned in rotation by aU depart­ as 3rd cook for one year. ments. Good and Welfare: Sug­ X. X X gestion that slopchest prices be CARLSBAD. Sept. 17—Chair­ investigated and a letter be sent man William Trigg; Secretary to New York from Capetown on Robert W. Armstrong. Delegates the matter. reported long lists of disputed AUGUSTINE VICTORY. Sept overtime. Good and Welfare: XXX 7—Chairman Richard Darville; MANDAN VICTORY. Sept. 14 Chairman asked what suggestiops Secretary Carl Bedame. New —Chairman Moyer; Secretary members of the crew have for Business: Meeting held for pur­ Gowder. Delegates reports ac­ the good and welfare of the ship. pose of recommending or reject- cepted. New Business: Delegates Suggestion that ship be fumi­ LECTIONS FOR 1948 i n g crewmembers applications to see Patrolman regarding di­ gated. Steward Department com­ ATLAMTIC AND SOLF for SIU membership. Recom­ vision of the cleaning of the pass­ mended by entire crew for its OFFICIALS CONTINUE mended: Donald F. Beckman. ageways. Glesen, FWT, wanted proficient manner in serving the 'Vernon Peters. Richard O'Reilly. to know why so many watches WlLTHE END OF THE ship's personnel. Carl J. Bedame. Norman Horo­ are missed in port and why he YEAR. YOUR VOTE WILL HELP KEEP THE witz. D. W. Kimbrell. Alfred Hel­ had to stand watches up to 24 SIU OM ITS PEMOCRATIC COURSE. IT'S per. Herman Adams. James Mc­ hours without relief. Good and YOUR UNION — HAVE VOUR SAY ABOUJ Carthy and Ernest Eugsl. Nine Welfare: Brother Aubrey to keep ITS FUTURE? men found unfit for membership laundry clean for the remainder in the SIU. Good and Welfare: X X % of the trip. One minute of sil­ HATHORN. Sept. 7—Chairman Recommendation that the LOG ence for Brothers lost at sea.. Korolia; Secretary John G. Brady. be contacted and a write-up pre­ Delegates reports accepted. New pared covering the disgusting Business; All hands failing to conditions in all departments of turn to or stand watch in Hono­ vessel. lulu were given a chance to have By HANK XXX their say. Some pleaded guilty R. NEY McNEELY. Aug. 6— XXX Brothers, don't fail to vote in this election of union officials. and were told to pay fines at pay­ Chairman D. C. Musgrove; Sec­ CYRUS W. FIELD, Oct. 4 — If you're coming off the ship from a trip and perchance plan to go off. Good and Welfare; Discus­ retary J. H. Chasserean. Dele­ Chairman J. Michelsin; Secretary sion from SEAFARERS LOG on gates reported no beefs. Good and J. Lauritzen. Delegates reported home for that sudden vacation or to enjoy Christmas home for a change, it won't take long to drop into the hall, cast your vote and the Taft-Hartley Act. Welfare: Agreement that every­ no beefs. New Business: Motion also take home a few copies of recent LOGs to keep yourself in­ one help keep recreation room carried that reports of the pre­ XXX formed of various union news and other information. It's always ALBERT K. SMILEY, Sept. 7 clean; standby clean tables for vious meeting and present meet­ worthwhile to know what's going on or what lies in the future. —Chairman Edward Burke; Sec­ watch coming on duty. One min­ ing be sent to SIU headquarter?. Likewise, before you grab a job off the board be sure you've voted retary Donald J. Smith. Dele­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at Motion carried that an education­ and that book records the fact. gates reported no beefs in their sea. al program be started to give the departments. New Business: Mo­ younger members points on how X X^ X tion carried that ship be fumi­ ship's meeting should be con­ Brothers, there's another thing. In your halls you now have gated. Motion carried that all ducted. Motion carried that any­ an official printed form for recording those shipboard meet­ dry stores be checked and all one settling beefs individually be ings. Take some with you before . you sail so that you don't damaged stores be removed. fined the sum of $50 and money have to write those meetings down on poslage-size pieces of Slopchest to be adequately sup­ to be donated to LOG. Good and ^ » paper—or use those menus ... To the brothers of the Alcoa ship plied. Motion carried that an SEATRAIN TEXAS. Aug. 31— Welfare: Greenhaw spoke on havJohn Ringling: Due to overloaded conditions with packages, etc.. adequate supply of porthole fans Chairman William E. Pepper; foc'sles enlarged and the installa­ in the Post Offices and the means of transportation, the LOGs be secured for ship. Good and Secretary Josia Magill. Delegates tion of a recreation room. One take quite some, time to reach their foreign destinations. The Welfare: All officers aboard con­ reported on number of books and minute of silence for Brothers Madrid Bar in Georgetown. British Guiana gets their LOGs sidered to be a good bunch with permits in their departments. ost at sea. about as quick as some of the places in the States do. You can't exception of 2nd Mate. New Business: Bosun moved to XXX fight the Post Office—they're trying their best, no doubt. have Steward provide a locker on car deck for soiled linen. Mo­ XXX tion carried to find out how many Bosun Bera Smyley said last week he was sailing for the Cuban cigarettes are allowed to be car­ sugar run . . . Brother Charlie Bush just come in from a trip to ried aboard a vessel of this type. Genoa and other ports . . . Brother Dusan dei Dusan, "Old Chile" Motion carried: that crewmem­ to shipmates, said with hardly a smile last week on his mustached bers of this ship to go on record face that Life was tough. He had a beef. Just a miserable cup of asking the Union to fill all jobs RICHARD RUSH. Aug. 14— coffee made him sweat like anything—and he couldn't understand XXX ALCOA PIONEER. Sept. 21— before the sixty day men are Chairman Sheldon; Secretary it and just didn't like it, either . . . Brother Red Braunstein sailed (Chairman not given). Secretary pulled off. This requested in view homas. Delegates reported a this week for a shorty of a trip—destination Norway. Red says he D. A. Gardner. Engine and Deck of the fact that ship sails short- few hours of disputed overtime can throw the Norwegian language around, too, after being on a Delegates reported all okay m handed on every trip. in their departments. New Busi­ Norwegian skol (for humor's sake we'll say that, instead of using their departments. Stewards ness: Motion by Sheldon that the word scow) for five months. Oh, that wintry North Atlantic— XXX Delegate Richard M. Clarke re­ MONARCH TOF THE SEAS each department hold a meeting you sure need some Norwegian steam after you cross over . . . Here's quested that racks in dry store­ Aug. 8—Chairman F. A. Wide- on matter of accepting tripcard- a few oldtimers who probably are still in rainy New York: Chief room be repaired. Good and Wel­ gren; Secretary M. Troxclair. ers. Motion that a vote of thanks Cook H. Morris, AB H. Ramos, Bosun E. Nunez, Bosun M. Riechelfare: James L. Bennett, Engine Delegates reports accepted. New be given SIU headquarters for son, AB G. Gellatin, AB J. Flores, FOW A. Dudde, Paddy Nash, E. Delegate, agreed to see about Business: Motion carried that the new wage increase. Collec­ Samia and P. "Williams. having an extension put on the delegates call to N.O. Agent's at­ tion made for cable to express steampipe so two men. can boil tention the shortage of men in crew's thanks on this matter. clothes at the same time. Three the Deck Department. Motion Good and Welfare: Woodruff Last week one brother asked us to pass along this advice to hatches, topping and cargo gear carried that cots and keys be se­ moved a vote of thanks for en­ SIU ships hitting the port of Pusan in Korea. The natives and in imsafe working conditions. Bo­ cured by Steward. Motion car­ tire Stewards Department for ex­ the American soldiers axe rough with seamen. One sailor, de­ sun had the Mate see Captain ried that ali lockers be checked. cellent food and service on trip. fending himself against several natives in a bar was charged about overhauling gear—Captain Those needing repairs be taken with wrecking the place to the extent of 30.000 yen (which is XXX refused. Message to be sent to care of. Education: Pro and con $300 American) by the American GI court and since he couldn't JOHN B. HAMILTON. Aug. 31 New York Branch notifying what discussion on improving ship­ Chairman Tony Zarrago; Secrepay it (or wouldn't) was thus sentenced to six months in a camp. had happened and ask for in­ board conditions. To sum it up. the brother says it doesn't pay to drink or walk lary C. Tylenda. Delegates re­ around ashore in Korea. structions. ported all smooth with all mem­ XXX LaSALLE. Oct. 5 — Chairman XXX bers in good standing. New Busi­ The next session of Congress convening in January is predicted ALCOA CLIPPER. Sept. 14. Joiner; Secretary H. Hankee. ness: List of repairs made up and to take'up the problem of improving dt eliminating the shipping Chairman Bolinger; Secretary Delegates reported no beefs. New approved. Motion carried to laws. On instructions from the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Shimelinger. Delegates reports Business: Motion carried to check check medicine chest. Motion car­ legal bureau of the Martime Commission is surveying the statutes accepted. Motion by Campbell if wringer and iron ordered have ried to donate cigarettes to sea­ and will report to the committee in the next two months on whether that a new ship's delegate be been put aboard and if not to re­ men in the marine hospital in to revise or eliminate certain laws. We wonder if the SIU will be qlected. Carr elected to the posi­ order in next port. A. D. Sandy whatever port hit. Cigarettes to asked to participate in this serious thing before final action tion. Motion by Munia that no elected ship's delegate. Good and be distributed to men regardless is passed into permanent form. We seem to think that the sailors crewmember pass through the Welfare: Discussion on milk and of union affiliation. Motion car­ have to be represented and defended so that the new laws will not galley during passenger meal food left over -from meals and ried to have keys made for all be cleverly arranged mostly for the shipowners and straitjacketing hours. Good and Welfare: Sug­ yet enough for both crew and doors. All foc'sles to be left ab­ the seamen in more ways than one, and making the punishments gestion by Munia that cocoa mats topside icebox. Decision that solutely clean before signing off more severe than necessary or justified. Seamen cannot and will be placed at the entrance of pass­ when this occurs the food is to ship, as is customary among SIU not be so easily placed into military bondage through the medium :be given to galley. ageway doors. crews. of cleverly worded or hastily passed laws. CUT and RUN $1 �•-.:< •: Friday, Noveniber 7, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Ras Tanura Hospital Lack Draws Wrath Of Seafarer To Ihe Edilor: John Mora, became very ill due to the terrific heat and was taken I've been loJd that this bucfi to a hospital ashore. has been aired before and little There, instead of being given or nothing can bo done about ir., treatment, he was left waiting in nonetheless, I feel tliat this par­ tlie admitting office for ten hours ticular problem should be given and then sent back to the ship, plenty of publicity and then pos­ without even an examination. sibly some thought will be given THE BRUSH OFF the subject toward working out His case was the most severe a solution. but men with sores, rashes, cuts Here in Ras Tanura, Arabia, and bruises, ailments difficult to where our. ship the Steel Inven­ treat aboard ship, were given the tor has spent several weeks, the same brush off. problem of medical treatment for Our skipper attempted to ne­ seamen is a serious one. gotiate a deal with the hospital Recently we had a demonstra­ whgreby Isthmian would pay for tion of how inadequate, or rather the medical services, but no soap. how completely lacking, is the This seems almost criminal to care given seamen. Our Fireman, me inasmuch as we were in port for 32 days in constant 135 degree His Pal The High Priest heat with no shore leave. What made the whole affair so disgusting was the fact that the hospital was not some little na­ tive outfit poorly equipped with medications at a premium; in­ stead it was a first class, air-con­ ditioned set-up owned by the American Arabian Oil Company with a complete staff of doctors and nurses, and plenty of beds available. OFF LIMITS They absolutely refused to treat seamen, at the hospital as it was reserved solely for com­ pany employees. What they would have done had a man col­ lapsed at their doorstep, I hate to imagine. In the m^ntirne, my advice to Seafarers taking ships to the Per­ Charles Jacks.on, 2nd Cook sian Gulf and India is to make aboard ihe Andrew Jackson, sure their medicine chest is well poses wiih the high priest of an stocked. By all means have your dele­ Indian temple whom he met while visiting the Malayan gates and Patrolman check the Straits town of Klang, four hospital supplies aboard your miles inland from Port Swet- ship before you pull stakes— ham. The stop in Port Swet- there are no drug stores in Ras ham was one of many made by Tanura. John A. Sullivan the Waterman ship during its SB Sfeel Inventor trip around the world. Check It - But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you ere liable to need. If it doesn't call the Union Hall immediately M They have .stated in no uncer­ tain terms that the.y intend to diminish and practically aboli.sn the Merchant Marine in favor of competing foreign powers. Seems like first one thing and then another! Do we have to sit back and take it, or isn't it about time we took an active interest in these things? SHADES OF '30 Tied up in the Bay at Vera Cruz, Mexico, the MV Ponce. Ponce Cement Company, unloads cargo onto a lighter. Sugar refining machinery for the processing of Mexico's sugar was the principal cargo put off in the Mexican port. Port Solidarity Stops Ponce Go's Scab Hiring Move To the Editor: Five crewmembers of the Ponce pose for their picture while the ship was tied up in Vera Cruz, left to right — De.niel Gonzales, Crewmess; Thomas Gonzales. AB; unidentifed crewmember; Victor Carbone. Bosun; and Luiz. Wiper. On our last stop in Philadel­ phia the crew of the MV Ponce showed the company that at­ tempting to break an agreement with the SlU and hire a non­ union crew just doesn't go with seamen of the SlU. While we were tied up in that port, the Union's contract with Ponce Cement Company e.xpired; immediately the Captain started looking around for men he could hire off the pier. Of course we immediately no­ tified the Philly Hall of the Skipper's doings and also told the longshoiemen loading the ship that attempts were being made to hire scabs. A Ballade Of The Wonderful Life (TO "ENGINE ROOM JIMMY") By J. W. HASKELL 'Though he searches all day and at night he does pray. Not a school dots the sea's broad expanse. When the bait is all gone, in the mud of the Bay Of Corinto his anchor he plants. At the Pheonix Bar he gets the urge for romance; Of the flesh-pots he partakes in b.Uss. One week later he's got that which shatters love's trance, t . It's a. wonderful life. It sure it. To the Editor: li scorns like at la.st the bureauciats have come out with that long awaited .stab in the back. THE PONCE DISCHARGING CARGO Log -A- Rhythms There is a saying they like down by Point Loma way; When a fisherman meets with mischance. He has found that the irony of it does pay. For it staves off his ulcers' advance. Yeah, it hands him a laugh, does this cute utterance; If. when everything's going amiss. He remarks, with a glance from a sly countenance. "It's a wonderful life. It sure is." Sees Thousands Unemployed If MC Ship Sales Continue We got quick action from both the Hall and the longshoremen. The longshoremen immediately quit work on the ship, the crew piled off and the Philly Patrol­ man had a little talk with the Skipper. When Ihe corner rack dope keeps him blinded with spray As he splashes in exuberance; Or he's smacked in the back with a skipjack, let's say. Due to muscle and gross ignorance; When he piles on the reef where San Lucas outslants And comes home, broke, to find that dear Liz Has blown town with his car and two wild Mexicans. It's a wonderful life. It sure is. NOTHING HAPPENED For three days the Ponce lay waiting for cargo and seamen, but nothing happened. Finally the skipper saw that the ship was not going to sail with a scab crew so he called the Patrolman aboard for another talk. It wasn't many hours later that the SlU had another contract with the Ponce Company. The crew stuck together, the long­ shoremen showed real soidiarity and the Ponce remains a SlU vessel. Hats off to Philly for do­ ing a good job on our beef. ENVOI Sir. when Fate deals you a good, swift kick in the pants. Don't feel bad 'cause you're getting the biz. Like the fisherman, proclaim, with insouciance. "It's a wonderful life. IT SURE IS. Julio Pacheco MV Ponce • h? Shades of the 1930s are hang­ ing over our heads, and little do we realize it. There are many issues looking us squarely in the face. First of all, by transferring the laid-up fleet to foreign owners, we will be forced to lay off thousands of shoreside workers and mainten­ ance -crews at present employed in various bone,yards along both the East and West Coasts. Sec­ ond, one of the greatest threats, aside from that, is that after turning over our inactive fleet we will start on the active fleet, la.ying off thousands of seamen, men who have taken to the sea as a regular vocation. By so doing the Government will clutter up the industry with more men than ships, thereby giving the shipowners a chance to sneak in scab labor. With such a set-up, scabs and finks will be abundant. \r • SUITS SHIPOWNER Such a move is made to suit the demands of American ship­ owners. They can ship thefr car­ goes in foreign bottoms at lower rates, and they will try to use fink crews on the few ships that remain. Don't forget that these ships were built by American labor and with American money. Whyshould we let others profit by our lulls! We are already being exploited by the shipowners and turning our ships over to foreign nations will give them a greater stranglehold on us. Wish men like "Frenchy" Mi-? chelet and "Steamboat" O'Doyle would take up where I leave off and show the membership that this is virtually a "Sword of Damocles" over our heads. Dennis G. Saunders Brooklyn. N. Y. Doiibleday Skipper Was Tops, Says Crew To ihe Edilor: We, the crewmembers of the SS Abner Doubleday of the Al­ coa Steamship Co., would like to express our appreciation for the consideration and cooperation given by the master, Capt. L. A. Bodden during the past voyages. His attitude as a whole has been one of understanding as to the well-being and comfort of. all departments. It is very rare that a "salt" has the good fortune to sail under a master such as ours. Believe us fellows, he is tops. Here's hoping that in the future we run into more like him. Crewmembers SS Abner Doubleday.' At Sea • -fi >• f �Pitge Twelve IV THE SEAFARERS Plan Proposed For Old Age, Disabled Seamen's Benefits LOG Friday. November 7, 1947 Leaning Tower Only Thing The Bmu Lacks Is Mechanical Floor Show - step out of line—let him make a donation, instead of logging him You have probably heard the for the offense. The donation To the Editor: expression, "a skeleton in the would equal his log total. The I would like to enter this bit of news for all to read. We left closet." Well, I would like to skipper was a regular fellow and Philadelphia on Sept. 27, with a load of coal for Antwerp, Belgium. bring a couple of them to light, went for the plan 100 percent. We got out 2,300 miles when the condenser went haywire on us. right now. The result was that over $69 was Our master minds, one in particular, tried their best to fix it. First, I would like to open the donated to the hospital fund in All went well, but still no go. We finally had to call for tugs to subject of old-age and merchant the port where we paid off. tow us in. They towed us to Falmouth, England. From hei-e we seamen's benefits, so that the Now, instead of the company are supposed to proceed to Antwerp, if we can. membership can discuss this at getting the dough, and the sea­ the various- halls of our Union. men facing a gestapo unit (Coast WHAT. NO FLOOR SHOW? This is a subject that has been Guard), why not turn this money On this ship, you turn your bunk light on to read, and the neglected. over to an old-age and disabled fan starts to run. You turn on your fan and the radio tunes in. You Next 5^ar the Union will be seamen's fund. This worked out open the cold water faucet and you get hot water. We are now ten years old and when the or­ perfectly on the Meeker and I All hands always look up to waiting to turn on the coffee urn spigot and get pepsi-cola, or a ganization came into being there do not see why the Union can­ •was a vanguard of old seamen not effect an agreement with all Seafarer James C. Barnelte. sign to come out and say "Empty." We have a "master mind" on the ship who is a "fix-em up art­ from the start. The Union has contracted companies to follow Here's the 6-f.oot, 8-inch Deck ist." We can thank him and his side-kick for all the delights we fought an uphill battle ever since this procedure. Engineer flanked by Roy Pierce. have on this ship. When I say delights, I mean just that. They are those days even participating in From a disciplinary stand- Oiler, and George Reed. Fire­ always fouling up de lights. What lies ahead for the mighty SS a global war. This brings to mind point, an offender loses the man when the three were ship­ Salvador Brau, is yet to be seen. a man in our midst, narpely, the dough, as in the past, and the We have the Third Mate as Second Mate and the Second Mate merchant seaman who was dis­ well-deserving Union men get mates aboard the Bull line scow SS Louis Kossuth. Barnette. as the Third Mate. The Third abled in the war. the benefits they should have re­ Mate, the poor guy, is a good Joe, /^J I'tL JAB HIM who submitted photo, says FOUND EVERYWHERE ceived years ago. Last of all, the .,-3 I To PIEOiSjl but a little punchy from not Pierce and Reed were "good Men like these can be found gestapo is left on third base, ducking enough. Everytime the Jerry Thaxton in every port of call. Something standed. guys to sail with." phone rings on the bridge, he should be done for these men goes into his shadow boxing. The and the sooner the Union launch­ Second Mate is a good egg, but es a program for their benefit, you have to decode what he the better off they will be. Once tells you because he isn't too they were heroes in dungarees good on the English language. but now they are forgotten men. If you open a can of beer any­ a. m. and another at 6 p. m. from Do you think this is fair com­ To the Editor: where on the ship, we have a guy the ship to the dock. pensation for the price some of Someone is always writing m who can smell it and tell you If a man missed the launch in them had to pay? about a bucko Mate or a tyran­ what part of the ship it is being Now for the other rattlebones nical Skipper and this letter is the morning he was really out of opened on. He is on the 12-4 watch and doesn't oil or fire, so that iuck and got the old two for one, in the closet. I have had some­ no exception. leave only one department he could be in. but when a Captain is so drunk thing on my mind for a long Aboard the Nampa Victory, time, and that is these so-called Waterman, the Chief Mate and tnat he is unable to handle the ALL HANDS ON THE DECK payoff of an entire crew, as this Skipper gained the distinctions The Deck gang are a swell bunch of fellows, with a few on from guy was, he is mt penalized and of being the hardtimers aboard the last voyage. They all claim they don't drink too much, just the crew is inconvenienced. ship. enough to fall down. The Black Gang is also a swell bunch. During the voyage a man was DOUBLE CROSS The Stewards gang is okay also, with two very good mess hurt dumping garbage, but in­ boys who know how to work together. One in the Stewards de­ This character has the idea that stead of reporting it as such the he's a god instead of a lowly man. partment in particular is fat John from Philly. He is one • of the Chief Mate listed it as occurring oldtimers. He lost his key one day, and if he asked one man, vhil-e handling hatches. This in At the beginning of the voyage he asked the whole crew if they saw it. Now we call him "key-key." spite of the fact that the hatches he promised the men plenty of Well, I can't say much more this time, but I will send more at v/ere all battened down at the overtime, but when we left New­ the end of the trip—if we make it. time, so you can see the phony port News he told the Mate not So we proceed to^Antwerp, without fuse pulling, wire jerking, type of reports this character to have any work done on over­ and master minds, who still think a fuse box is a bus stop—becau.se time until the return trip. dreamed up. they keep going on and off. However, during the return Then a word about the Cap­ Tony Zarraga, Eng. Delegate tain. At the payoff there was trip it was the same thing. Both SS Salvador Brau slopchests. This has been a thorn some overtime due the men on the Captain and the Mate thought in the Union's side ever since deck and the Captain said he that if overtime was paid the its earliest days. The slopchest would make out a payroll for the men Waterman wouJd go broke. beefs appearing in the LOG have overtime due. Taking him at his Naturally, Walermai' did not go outnumbered any other beef. Joe word, I went to the Waterman of- broke nor did he g-vo. them any Louis or Jack Dempsey never ice to collect only to find no reason to do so. We finally got bar k to the got the write-ups this demon payroll had been made up. of Newsweek, dated Sept. 22. beef gets. The present skipper aboard the States, but it is a good thing that To the Editor: Well, the first article I cast my For the slopchests in many in­ ship is just as bad. He refused we hit port when we did as there I haven't sounded off for a long stances do not carry everything to put aboard fresh water in Lis­ was less liian 24 hou s' supply of time so here comes my two cents eyes on was "Senator Taft's Belt." This seemed to be very in­ the law requires, and if they do, bon in spite of our laying there oil aboard worth. teresting, being about the man it is generally known to be of for two weeks, ample time to George Meaney Out here between Honolulu who created the Tuff-Heartless inferior grade or at a top price. make the change. U. S. Marine Hospital and Panama, news being very Act. So right off I figured Taft's According to the foc'sle card the LIQUID RUST Brighton. Mass. scarce, I picked up a past issue recent victory with his slave la­ steamship operators violate this We had water for ten days bor law must have backfired and, section most flagrantly—and so when we arrived in New York, instead of going to his head and far are getting away with it. if you could call it water; it was swelling, must have had a down­ START A FUND dark brown and unfit for a human ward movement and gone to his Several of my friends and I being. stomach, and busted his belt. have discussed this racket and Conditions such as this are But no such luck. we have concluded that the common aboard ships and some Taft's idea was to have us, the Union should take over these people have the gall to state that BROTHER LOST UNION BOOK, American people, tighten up our slopchests and let the Stewards seamen beef too much when they ASKS IF HE CAN GET DUPLICATE belts. run them for the Union. With really have a king's life. I won­ According to Newsweek, Taft Since my Union book and two months' dues were either lost the profits derived from sales, the der if they ever drank brown says the basic reason for high "or misplaced in the mails, I should like to know whether a dupli­ Union could take 10 percent and rusty water. food pi-ices is we the American cate book can be issued to me. Furthermore, I should like to know put it into an old-age and dis­ On one occasion the Captain people eat too much meat, and what to do in a situation like this, so that I may go about getting abled seamen's fund. One of the logged some of the deck gang eat too extravagantly. Newsweek my retirement card. fellows offered the suggestion "two for one" for being off says that according to Jack Darl­ I hope this will appear in the LOG, as I believe it is a matter that we donate one day's pay to drunk, he claimed, one day. The ing, manager of the Senate res­ get this thing started. For a actual reasons for their being ab­ of interest to our Brothers who might get into a situation like taurant, and Taft's own colleagues cause so deserving I think this is sent was the fact that they were this one. Taft has never stinted himself, a fine idea. . John G. Drauch broke and could not get trans­ his favorite order being roast Book No. 49313 Here's another angle that may portation back to the ship. The beef, apple pie and ice cream. get consideration. It worked fine launch schedule allowed for one ANSWER: A duplcaie book can be had by any member Well, Brothers, what could be on the initial venture on the last laimch from dock to ship at 6 making application for one at Union Headquarters and payment more expensive and more extra­ trip of the Ezra -Meeker, of the of a fee of $1.00. However, you do not have to appear in person vagant than the above-mentioned Wate;:man line, to Europe. The to receive the duplicate book. Applications for same can be order? Ship's Delegate, after discussing made through the mail. Address your request to Records De­ It all adds up to this: Taft it with the crew at a meeting partment, Headquarters, 6th floor. Seafarers InternaJional .Un­ hasn't started to eat a damned bit held at sea, went to the skipper ion, 51 Beaver St., New York 5, N. Y. Checks and money less or less extravagantly, so why and got him to agree to this: orders should be made payable to the Seafarers International in hejl should we! Should a member of the crew Union. R. L. (Red) McKenzie To Ihe Edilor: SS Nampa's Bucko Officers Give Seafarer Rusty Taste Taft's 'Eat Less' Mouthings Answered With A Mouthful THE BEEF BOX �THE Frrday, November 7, 1947 HE'S GOING PLACES ON GRIDIRON SEAFARERS Island 'Scenery' Suits Emilia Crew Hello to all the boys up north! We're having a swell time here gazing at the most beautiful girls in Puerto Rico. While on the Island here at Mayaguez, we are spending our off moments at Maria Bar where the entire crew is really making itself at home. Occasionally we manage to get down to the beach, but it's much more convenient to take it easy in the shade. Crew of SS Emilia Crew's Move Gets Action On Dangerous Gear Seafarer Jack Parker is having plenty of experience in high a bang-up season toting the pig­ I school in upstate New York, skin for the Ridgewood Maroons where he dropped the game to go -of the Queens, (N. Y.) Alliance to sea when World War II broke filling the bill as a ball-carrier, out. Local sports scribes, impressed forward passer and blocking with Parker's performances, have back. In his first season of semi-pi'o reported him as "spark-plugging" ball, Parker's prowess has netted his team's attack. Parker's ballhirn a niche in the Maroons' start­ playing occurs under the lights ing lineup. He is no novice in on Wednesday nights and on cleats, however, having gained Sunday afternoons. Brothers Object To Method Of Shipboard Promotions To Ihe Editor: We recently saw a vicious and disgusting incident aboard an SIU ship. Two men and the ste­ ward were in a brawl over who was to be promoted. The agent and Patrolman were present and finally decided in disgust to put the job on the board. This policy of promoting on ship is a system whereby a man with enough guts and seaman­ ship who stands up to an officer and defends the Union from at­ tack is punished by being kept in the same job, trip after trip. Promotion is given to the man who will take whatever is dished out to him, to the man who will not stand up to his rights. NOT MU WAY A system whereby a man is rewarded for brown-nosing is not a system for an SIU ship. If a man wants promotion, he cannot ar­ gue about overtime. If he does, he just won't be promoted. A fighting delegate, for instance, would soon find himself black­ listed when better jobs are hand­ ed out. We have all seen ships where one little clique dominated eve­ rything. These cliques are formed by guys who sail trip after trip sucking around for a better job. After a while, they hold all the key positions in the department. Then if any man comes aboard who does not see things thenway, they just make it tough for him. ^on he gets disgusted and gets off. After a man goes to sea for a few years and works up to high­ er ratings, he expects to sail in them. Soon, however, tough shiping will force a man to sail under his rating for several trips until he can get a promotion. This pre­ vents him from getting time on the beach, thus stopping another man from getting a job. We have noticed, especially on passenger ships, that some men will cut each other's throats just to get a promotion. We have even seen tripcarders promoted over Bookmen, where in our estimat­ ion, it was purely prejudice and had nothing to do with the man's ability. It has come to the point where department heads think it is their right to pick a man for promotion instead of it being the Uni­ on's right to send a man from the hall. Why don't we do away with promotions entirely and send all jobs off the board? We don't see any difference betwen getting a job off the dock and getting it out of the first as­ sistant's office. We would rather get a job off the board in the Hall than have to play footsie with somebody for it. That's why we're Union men. Jerry Jensen — Johnny Eplon Steamboat O'Doyle Isthmian Crew In Pacific Awaits Completion Of Pact For example: There has been an attempt to Due to the recent victory of inform the Mate of overtime that the SIU and SUP on the Isthmian we classed as legitimate, such as ships, we, the members of the his turning to on deck between Deck Department of the Steel the hours of 0800 and 1700, do­ Architect, Isthmian, have agreed ing seamen's work. In this case, to forward this letter offering the Mate told our Delegate not our whole-hearted support and to bring any such overtime to informing the Union of the effect him in the future. So far the and progress aboard this vessel. i amount is estimated at about 80 As we have been out of the hours. States since Sept. 5, we have noj We were not informed of the information or data whatsoever time sea watches were to be set. concerning the working agree- We left San Francisco at 0600 mentor the final settlement of the and sea watches were set at 120.0. Union and the Company. If pos­ Raising and lowering booms for sible, would the Union inform us sea is done by one watch of two at the eai-liest possible conven­ day men. ience of the entire outcome of the At sea, the sanitary work is strike, and give instructions how done between the hours of 0600 to go about joining, paying dues and 0800 by the 0400 to 0800 and registering our beefs. watch, and brass is shined by the same watch. LEFT 'FRISCO To the Editor: To ihe Editor: Jack Parker strikes pose familiar to football fans who have seen him plow past the cross stripes down the field. Page Thirteen LOG To ihe Editor: Upon leaving San Francisco, This is in regard to the unsafe we were approached by the SIU working conditions aboard the Patrolman and given a copy of SS Alcoa Pioneer. the contract beween the Union We as a group in the Deck De­ partment deem that the topping and the Company, also a copy of gear on Nos. 2, 3 and 4 hatches the Waterman working agree­ is very unsafe to work with, for ment, and were told that if and the topping lift cables have so when we got our agreement it many fish hooks in them that would be similar to the latter. they cannot even be handled I Further, we were advised to con­ with gloves. Also the topping tact Union authorities in New lift blocks and shives are frozen York as to how things were and so hard that even the weight of for general information in regard the booms will not make them to our payoff and, for those of us who are not Union members, turn. the procedure of joining. The Captain was informed of We have been holding informal all this through the Chief Mate. However, the Captain said that meetings as the other depart­ ments are not organized as yet. the gear was all right. As a result,we as a body in Although we do not have a full the Deck Department decided Bookman among us, we have that we should send a radiogram voted for our Delegate and for a explaining the facts to the Ne-v Secretary, and have worked out York Branch and should present a schedule of meetings. A check­ it to the Captain before sending up of trip cards and permits was it. This brought immediate ac­ •taken to see what men had at tion from the Captain, although one time belonged to SIU or the results are coming rather NMU. We have discussed our work­ slowly. If all the gear we in the Deck ing conditions past and present Department deem unfit for safe and find that by no means are working conditions is not over­ the conditions of the Union be­ hauled, we as a body will make ing carried out. It was agreed up­ up another radiogram to be sent on to refer to Article II Section 1 in order that New York may have of the contract made August 21 the correct data on the unsafe whereby all grievances and dis­ working conditions aboard and putes shall be settled as soon as will know what action can be possible on the vessel upon the completion of each voyage. It is taken. here we request Union support, D. A. Gardiner Joseph E. Hornuki for the working conditions are, in general, very much one sided. SS Alcoa Pioneer FIRE CHIEF The Master continually holds Fire and Boat Drill on Saturdays between the hours of 1200 and 1700. This is only an estimate of the present conditions and no doubt rJOW-lOHEiO THIS UTTUE HAND IS AT SEV6KJ IT IS SEVEN O'CIOCK... MMMM! WHAT WON'T THEY THINK OF NEKTf they will continue this way until we arrive in New York, our port of discharge. Erich Borgh, Ralph Sheffield, Alain C. Guillol, John J. Clamp, G. Kyriakides. J. H. Karanidas, F. Crisfando, Wm. R. Esquerr, W. W. Vaughan, Harold E. Hart, Pa­ trick Willis. SS Steel Architect Singapore Ed. note: The Union negotiat­ ing committee is sitting with Isthmian representatives and rapid progress is being made on work rules. When the rules are completed they will be pub­ lished in the LOG. and copies of the complete contract dis­ tributed to the membership. SEAFARER'S SKETCH OF, THE BAUXITE DOCKS AT PARANAM ill 'Sea' Of Dust Has Brother Down To the Editor: Just a line to let all you fel­ lows know I haven't forgotten you. I am still here in this "sea" of dust—no rain and I am slowly going crazy. Since the doctor thinks it will be about February or March be­ fore my boy's foot will be okay, I would sure appreciate you guys dropping me a line now and then. If this final cast they now have on his foot doesn't do any good, I may have to give up for awhile. But Til be! back for those poker games and gabfests, and while I am on the subject I want to thank all you men of the Benja­ min Lundy, voyage number one for the swell waj' you treated me. Someday I'll throw some more lemon pies a£ you. Thanks again, fellows. J. P. Berry Enid, Okla. i. liif iPifsip 'I II !S!5fS!5i ill lii! ill s,V>^ Sketching from the stern of the Jane O, Seafarer Norman Maffie captures the scene of loading bauxite at the Alcoa docks in Paranam, Dutch East Guiana. The scene depicted here, looking up the Surineun River, shows the SS John Isaacson taking on a load of aluminum ore. The above sketch is one of several done by Brother Maffie while aboard the Jane O Gulf Canal Lines ship. �--y' - --"-T-;.,,. .-f Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 7. 1947 BULLETIN •'vkrcSi! Unclaimed Wages Casavantes, Paul ... 9.43 69 Buckman, L Cascio, Antonio F. 1.37 36.45 Bucknell, Chester C. Case, Richard S .. 2.28 ..... 6.15 Buckner, Marshall E. Casey, Robert F. ... .. 4.80 9.65 Buckner, Milton A. . Casey, Wade O 31.73 Buen, Vincent 111.08 Casey, William 2.23 Buenventura, John 12 Cash, Walter R 9.90 Buffett, James '...- 55.43 Casolla, Marco 7.44 Bugajewski, Leonard 3.79 Cason, J. D 1.80 Bugnitz, Martin R 8.26 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Cassidy, Francis J 28.00 Bugsby, Darcj' M 2.06 Cassidy, J. M 7.24 Buicke, Donald James 7.13 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Castanel, Patrick R 4.29 Bulaga, Raymond J 16.08 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship CoinCastellon, Jose A 17.29 Bulford, A. 1 79 Caster, Roy A 94 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Bulick, Eustachy 42.95 Castillo, Dona 28 Bulifant, Robert B 3.34 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Castillo, Jacnito 14.93 Bulin, James 45 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All clai ns should be addressed to Mr. Eller- Castro, Francisco R 46 Bullard, Allen J busch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, Cast Ucci, Guido 46 Bullek, Michael G 70 10.80 date and place of birth and the add ess to which the money is to be sent. Caswell, Robert E Bulriss, Joseph F 13.07 Catalano, Paul L 23.80 Bumgardner, M 4.20 ' 4.20 67.54' Carmines, Chas. Bunce, R 89 Byrd, Alfred J 20.61 Cangiano, A 2.96 Catalanotta, 32.00 Bunek, Joseph 1.86 Byrd, Douglas L 1.37 Carney, Eugene P. 18.60 Caniford, Jack F 32.00 Cater, Carl L 72 Buness, Kenneth H 2.79 Carolan, J. C. 9.54 ' Byi'd, Leonard H 23.07 Cannady, James D 34.08 Catero, Gaetano Cates, Howard Pi 32.14 12.53 Carp. Myer 2.31 Byrnes, Joseph S 5.16 Cannano, Leo Bunker, L .69 3.26 1.00 Bunn, Archie W Cannon, Troy E 26.94 Carpenter, Foster D 10.79 Catlein, Milton —C — Catlin, C. R 45 Bunnlie, Richard K 10.74^ Cabin, Angel ... .74 Cantella, John 2.21 Carpenter, Irvin E 10.55 Cauble, Lewis F 6.06 3.28 Canter, J Bunten, John '''I Cabaud, Phillip G. 4.27 Carpenter, R. J 14.00 4.15 Bunyan, Thomas E 21.46 Cabral, John ... 17.87 Carpenter, W .71 Canter, W 17.35 Caughlin, Clyde 4.81 Bura, Fajk 50.72 Caddell, Jessie G 102.36 Cantley, Alexander 4.00 Carpenter, W. A 2.54 Causa, Ignatius 5.94 • Burch, George A 27.45 Caddy, Wallace E 122.82 Canto, Anthony J 2.16 Carr, Elmer 16.27 Cavanah, Wiley B 4.50 Burch, Howard D 42.00 Cadman, Walter B 7.94 Cantor, Nathan " 47.34 Carr, Lawrence M 28.65 Cavanaugh, T 2.23 Buncliff, Thomas 18.39 Cararo, Francesco P 1.60 Cantrell, John D., Jr 60 Carr, Melvin 6.04 Caviness, Arvin 4.82 Burdette, Henry D 33.16 Cafferty, Mark 14.28 Cantrell, W 2.60 Carr, Orville James 5.14 Caviness, Laddie B 45 Burger, John 4.76 Cagle, George L 4.92 Canul, Jose 9.90 Carr, Watson E 13.63 Cawley, Walter G 15.68 Burhus, James D 01J Cagley, J. M 25.57 Capdeville, J 4.08 Carrasco, Marion C 69 Celmayster, S 22.18 Burke, Alva H 991 Cagorinovice, Oscar 2.97 Capner, Robert C 4.01 Carrasco, Robert 28.95 Centeno, Americo Centley, Alexander K 2.67 Burke, Donrld L 2.48, Caha, Ernest 100.00' Caporale, Alfred 14.77 Carregal, Sebastian C 20.78 Centrachio, J 5.64 Burke, Emmett P 49.11 jCahill, Clyde 28.92 Capote, Adolfo 39 Carrell, Herbert 5.15 ~2.70 Burke, Frederick R 1.48,Cahill, William E 2.84 Cappelin, J. M 45.83 Carrey, H. R 4.35 Cerda, Jessie J Ceron, Louis 10 Burke, John F 11.38 Cain, Charles M 38.46 Cappibianco, Clemie R. 21.00 Carrier, F. W 3.70 3.73 Cain, Edmond Jr Cervenka, William F 11.98 Burke, J. S. .46 Caracausa, Albert 2.565 Carrillo, Richard ..v 10.28 3.57 Cain, O. G. Jr 6.82 Burke, S. ... 1.23 Caraway, Marion A 2.04 Carrol, James L 6.22 Chaffee, Delmar R .74 Caines, Charles F 8.69 Burke, T 4.29 Carbonette Willie R 1.37 Carrol, Thomas A 1.86 Chaffin, John L 2.83 Caisey, Jean T 2.83 Burkitt, Roy W. 19.09 Carbons, G. A 25.75 Carroll, A. J 23.73 Chafin, Darrell G Burley, Cecil 12.87 Calarin, Diego 6.88 Carcello, Joseph J 6.40 Carroll, Cecil 25.55 Chagistamatoloa, Evangelos 3.10 3.68 Burnett, L. S 60.00 Caldas M 4.45 Carden, Stokes H 01 Carroll, George A 46 Chaires, Charles 1.40 Burnett, Robert B 1.37 Calder, Lester 14.61 Cardenas, J. B 1.37 Carroll, John R. F 3.47 Chalcrest, R. F 79 Burns, F. B 7.34 Caldwell, John 72 Cardinale, William 3.64 Carroll, M. M. 4.14 Chalmers, George 13.99 Burns, Frank T 1.61 Caldwell, Roger Glen 46.52 Cardona, V 2.38 Carroll, Paul S 47 Chalowitch, Frank 3.62 Burns, Francis J. ..._ 1.61 Call, C. B 28.00 Cardoza, William 1.87 Carollton, R 1.42 Chamberlain, George E Bruns, Robert J 3.83 Callaghan, Edward Chambers, Allen J 1.88 31.05 Cardson, K 1.90 Carruthers, R 01 Burnsee, Thomas W 1.88 Callahan, LesHe D 25.84 40.07 Carew, Warren 11.54 Carson, Everett W 42.79 Chambers, Gordon Burress, John A 12.24 Callahan, Loman R Chambers, Stanley 6.43 2.34 Carey, B 10.69 Carson, James C 45 Burrow, Horrace M 5.30 Callahan, Otto M Chambers, Thomas Owen 12.14 7.11 Carey, Joseph W 6.06 Carson, N 26.31 Burrows, Clarence 4.53 Callahan, Robert 12.60 04 Carey, Robert E 10.07 Carstens, C 8.23 Chambliss, Paul K Burson, Frank 11.95 Callan, Cyril Chanberlayne, Frank W. .. 12.00 40 Caritbers, James E 16.39 Carsters, C. A 42 Burton, Clarence L 10.74 Callan, Francis W Chance, Erward Z 33.74 16.26 Carl, Robert P 50.22 Carter, Elmer, Jr 1.44 Burton, Garlan E 2.64 Callender, Robert P 1.54 4.06 Carley, R .79 Carter, James 77.27 Chandler, Winston R Burton, James 93.29 Callis, James B 1.43 13.06 Carlsen, K .74 Carter, Marion B 51.86 Chandler, Lloyd M 26.54 Burton, John H 6.69 j Callis, James W 17.00 Carlsome, Carl H. 20.68 Carter, R. F 3.51 Chance, Frank 7.56 Burton, John R 1.04 Gaily, William J 6.87 Carlson, C 41.76 Carter, William H 3.17 Chandler, Worsham S 2.11 Burton, Sheldon A 4.121 Camblor, Joe 2.23 Carlson, Charles M 75 Chapman, Albert J 9.54 Carter, W. H 3.58 Bush, Edgar T 12.14 Cameron, John 24.22 Carlson, Chris 6.00 Cartwright, Eugene 95.92 Chapman, Byron Bush, John T T". 4.03 i Cameron, Ralph W 2.68 27.38 Carlson, Evertt L 21.48 Caruke, Alec J 69 Chapman, Clanton S Bush, Keith L 11.13 jCammer, Creighton Chapman, Lionel 4.20 9.46 Carlson, George W. Sr 11.73 Carver, Ernest E 21.99 Bush, Leroy 9.90 Campbell, Bruce G 1.37 Carlson, Paul E 16.97 Carvill, Joseph W 11.70 Chapman, Robert Lee .... 12.84 Bush, Peter 2.23 Campbell, Edward B 6.83 Carlson, Pritchard A. 4.20 8.87 Cary, David C 5.87 Chapman Bvenice B Busha, Julius P 60 Campbell, Garner 56.94 Carlson, Karls Charleton, Arnold V 5.99 17.70 Casas, Peter C 466.56 Bushaw, Richard J 1.87. Campbell, George R 35 Carman, Harry C 6.54 Cassassa, Eugene J 27.26 Charnoff, Stanley 19.00 Busse, Merrill 11.43 Campbell, James 2.34 Bussey, John Walter 1.05 Campbell, Jesse 3.93 Bussian, Edward F 5.60 Campbell, John C 21.48 Buterey, Nathan .45 Campbell, John 04 Butler, Asa S .94 Campbell, Joseph L 6.39 Butler, Clinton R 8.26 Campbell, Joseph L 7.47 Butler, Floyd R 98.75 Campbell, Lawrence J; .... 16.35 Butler, Harvey E 1.40 Campbell, Robert W 20.00 J. Rouse 5.00 R. C. Hilles 5.00 T. R. Edward 5.00 35.54 Don Mollahan Butler, Lloyd .71 Campbell, Roy C Curtis Stalsworth 5.00 LeRoy Eckhoff 5.00 F. Picolo 10.00 8.26 SS Robin Hood Butler, Robert 50.01 Campbell, W. M SS Bienville 10.00 5.00 G. Walker .. 22.71 Robert Stover Chester Steveson 5.00 Butler, Robert L 14.90 Campbell, W Thomas E. Boylan 10.00 R. V. Pulliam 5.00 W. Reeaten J. R. Henchey 3.00 2.53 3.00 Butler, William R .89 Campfield, James, Jr. 5.00 R. L. Lister 25.00 A. Chaplinsky 10.00 J. W. Barnhaft .50 J. Magdelena 5.00 Butterton, Walter E 2.70 Campillu, Alejo SS Hastings SS Nordhoff 5.00 8.64 James Gorman R. Fitzwater 5.00 Butterworth,. John S. . .59 Campion, H. J 30.00 A. A. Paul 3.00 Thomas Minor .33 Donald S. Smith' 10.00 E. Palensar 5.00 Butts, Harold .28 Campsen, F. C SS Elizabeth J. C. Steeber 5.00 5.00 . 26.85 F. Cabarubias SS Seatrain Texas Buydos, George P 15.84 Camarata, Roy N 5.00 M. V. Ryswyk 5.00 T. S. Taft 22.09 R. R. Thompson 15.00 E. Castro 10.00 Buzeiewski, Edward W. .. 2.80 Canada, H. H SS Alawai S. Jandora 2.00 10.00 .. 2.5§ A. B. Stevenson SS Trinity Victory Buzelewski, John A. 2.34 Canaday, A. J 5.00 R. J. Kipp 5.00 5.00 T. B. Moore .. 12.14 A. Backe Byars, John D L. T. White 5.00 6.36 Canavan, William F. 5.00 S.' Ruzyski 5.00 20.00 C. A. Aubert .. 4.52. F. J. Furnaro Byles, Dudley E R. Pelasoja 5.00 10.00 W. J. Smolinski 5.00 18.17 Candara, Fred. Jr. ... 10.00 W. H. Caver .. 5.14 W. T. Owen Bynch, P 5.00 V. Shavroff 5.00 3.56 H. E. Mossburg, Jr. 5.00 W. H. Howell 4.42 Candela, Salvator SS Mocykowski Bynum, G. R 39 J. L. Anderson 10.00 R. C. Ford 10.00 E. Stone 20.00 W. W. Lamb 6.00 Canfield, John A 10.00 Mississippi Steamship Company r.' Honor Roll Of Isthmian Strike �Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday! November 7, 1947 Unclaimed Wages Smith & Johnson SS Corp. 60 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. PERSONALS ELMORE CANADA You are requested to get in touch with Lincoln Canada, 819 Valley Street, Hot Springs, Ar­ kansas. Gliddon, Joseph L 69 'WALTER JOS. BAKER. Jr. SS JAMES M. GILLIS Jansson, Geir •. 89 Ackiso, Elwood 3.98 Your sister asks you to con­ Jowers, J. C ; 11.20 Faria, John B 2.67 tact her immediately due to the Frank Gomes, $3.00; F. Quintayo, $3.00; 69 NEW YORK Hanover, E 85 Korecki, Paul llness of your mother. Her ad­ P. R. Smythe, $3.00; H. B. Vincent, LaMorte, Sabastian 3.26 Kershaw, Charles C 1.46 dress is 614 Dubuque Street, Web­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $3.00; F. A. Tuck, $3.00; W. A. Hobbs, 89 Ronald Gates, $1.00; J. W. Williams, $3.00; H. Gilliken, $3.00; S. A. Pia, Nelson, Paul 180 Loftsson, Helgi ster City, Iowa. Phone—5401-J. 15.33 $1.00; Casildo Vega, $2.00; Don Frid- $3.00; E. H. Greer, $3.00; F. E. Hill, Walker, James E 3.43 McCurdy, H. C gen, $2.00; S. L. Bagao, $2.00; F. D. $3.00; Antonio Coniado, $3.00; T. F. 20.18 Wichartz, Julius W 3.43 Patterson, Frederick ROBERT E. HATCH Berthold, $1.00; J. D. Deigado, $3.00: Buerhaus, $1.00; E. B. Linkenhoger, Rankin, Whitney G 6.06 SS JAMES M. PORTER Get in touch with your mother H. M. Burkhardt, $3.00; R. R. Lee, $3.00; R. C. Crissman, $3.00; Charles 5.33 Barasch, Dave ; 1-42 Rank, Arkadi at once. The matter is very ur­ $3.00; S. C. Childs, $1.00; Carl Adams, Deible, $3.00; M. T. Diaz, $3.00; Jose 9.66 $1.00; A. L. Romero, $3.00; A. Bjorns- Moral, $3.00; F. T. Parazo, $3.00: R. Callahan, W 8.53 Van Bysterveld, H. D .89 gent. Her address is: Mrs. Edwin son, $3.00; A. R. Visconti, $3.00; C. A. H. Severson, $2.00; Frank Burnett, Golden, John J 1.07 Vid, Filipic L. Hatch, 338 North 10th Avenue, Howell, $3.00. 3.57 $2.00. Harvey, L. J 2.88 Wigg, Boro Mt. Vernon, N. Y. E. R. Rosado, $3.00; F. J. O'Brien, SS HOSKINS SS JOSEPH LEE Jeter, Harold 1.07 $3.00; E. R. Ray, $3,00; J. Morgan, C. F. McDowell, $1.00; H. Eversmann, 4, V 3^ easier. Jack W 1.44 90.60 Krowl, R. A. $3.00; W. Marcus. $2.00; C, Pacheco, $1.00; M. Pyatok, $1.00. WILL E. ROWEN .94 $2.00; P. J. Pasinosky, $3.00; V. Rom2.13 Davey, William Rani, Jan SS EDITH Contact I. H. Pepper, Book No. olo, $3.00; F. Trellia, $1.00. .94 R. Fillingim. $1.00; W. W. Hall and 4.11 Davis, Harley M Stanford, R. W. A. A. Kemal, $1.00; J. Walkerwicz, Crew. $22.00. .69 2161, Sailors Union of the Pa­ Stanley, Paul J. ' 2.82 Fair, David cific, Portland, Ore. Rowen last $3.00; R. J. Sturba, $5.00; C. Masek, SS MADAKET .46 Toone, Eddie J 2.58 Gresham, Arthur J. Rylick, $1.00; F. A. Vigent, $2.00; seen at the Marine Hospital in $1.00; I. G. Shelton, $4.00; K. Fletcher, Groenevald, William 1.40 SS JOHN B. LENNON $3.00; B. Amezquita, $3.00; J. M. H. Put, $1.00; Wm. Wilson, $1.00; J. Schorpen, $3.00; Fred W. Johns, $3.00; Sharp, $1.00; W. Wrubel, $1.00; F. R. .94 Seattle. Brown, Elmer L 1.37 Haecke, Oscar W. % X X C. Fletcher, $3.00; R. Pelasoja, $3.00; Clarke, $1.00; A. Meglio, $1.00; P. .94 DeVere, L. E 6.90 Hock, Raymond J. GIBSON ONTAL, Oiler F. C. Rocafort, $3.00; P. Nobrega, Lawrysh, $1.00; J.' J. Uszakiewicz, .94 Grassi, John 46 Hudson, Wilbur $3.00; M. Stachura, $3.00; B. Guthrie, $2.00; S. P. Gondzar, $1.06; J. SanAn inventory of your gear left .69 Heaton, Thomas'M 7.36 Hunter, Bertram $3.00; B. D. Matheny, $3.00; C, Jack­ lonzans. $2.00; A. D. Messana, $1.00; .46 aboard the SS Yaka, Waterman son, $3.00; J. J. Uskaziewicz, $3.00. Hill, John 24.48 Johansen, Henry J. P. Rowan, $2.00; L. Malczyk, $1.06; C. L. Morse. $1.00; A. Goldsmit, A. R. Prime, $1.00. .69 SS Corp., has been brought to Hulton, Clarke 8.26 , Kellogg, Charles SS FAIRPORT 11.16 the New York Hall by the ves­ $6.00; W. Shaw, $1.00; L. V. Villiers, 29.84 MacDonald, Ernest Kansas, J H. D. Braunstein, $1.00; J. Auger, sel's Skipper. You can get it at $1.00; H. D. Manner, $1.00; L. E. RumMelita, Joseph .69 7.57 Rhodabarger, Benj. T. rill, $1.00; A. Friend, $1.00; B. Gomila. $1.00; R. L. V/eisenburger. $4.00; J. 7.47 the baggage room, 4th floor. The $5.00; R. Arecco, $1.00; J. Swykert, Ramos, $1.00; H. H. Hood, $2.00; C. T, 9.30 Meszaros, John J. Seay, John B I Hunsicker, $2.00; W. Wrubel, $5.00; H, .69 gear is at the company's office, $2.00. 24.28 Mon, Daniel ... Tetterton, Charles B. Charles Colletti, $2.00; Richard Lips­ J. Fowler, $2.00; R. Moilanen, $1.00; K, .46 19 Rector St., N. Y. C. Thomas, Lloyd J 2.06 i Morris, Chester R comb, $5.00; Peter Simeon, $3.00; Alex A. Johansson. $5.00; A. F. Galdikas, 5. J. 1 6.44 Verna, Raymond 28.44 Nilsson, Svend A Jones, $1.00; H. E. Mossburg, Jr.. $2.00; C. W. DuBois, $4.00; A. Benzuk, THEODORE LINDBERG 4.20 Williams, Gene A 5.51 Nye, Dow M $3.00; C. B. Criswold, $1.00; E. R. Ri-! $1.00; E. F. Bussian. $1.00; G. J. Camp­ Get in touch with the L. A. vera. $3.00; A. B. Valentine. $1.00; A. SS JOHN GALLUP Pierce, John 7.47 bell, $1.00; U. Mcrjudio. $2.00; S. J. 1 Nutter, $2.00; J. H. Fort. $2.00. Akers, .James 11.38 ^-Pigg, Leonard 8.91 Walker Co., 465 California St., B. Clark, $2.00; Stan Muzur, $4.00. R. B. Campbell. $1.00; C. Jones, SS LOOP KNOT Ale.xander, Plyron 8.05 , Rushing, Elmer W 46 San Francisco 4, Calif. This is $3.00; R. L. Wilson, $1,00; L. Birnbaum. J. E. Allnrd, $10.00; C. Misak, Jr., about an insurance matter. Samsson, Donald 69 Blankenship, C. P 11.20 $1.00; E. W. Green, $1.00; Otto Preuss- $5.00; L. Fung. $3.00; Z. Jablonski, 7.47 X X % Bonet, Victor 0 92 Szydlowski, Leonard ler, $1.00; J. Quimera, $1.69; L. Hitch- $3.00; P. H. Nobrega. $10.00; R. S. JOHN J. McGRATH ner, $4.00; C. G. Mantzakos, $3.00; T. Fulbright, $5.00. 7.47 Catudal, C. E 11.20 Walters, Ernest L 4.17 SS NAMPA VICTORY Your old shipmate, John Cobb, D. Nicholson, $3.00; J. T. Dupere, Chanona, J". S 11.20 Wilson, Donald $3.00; A, Lipari, $2.00: R. Moilanen. G. Biliek, Jr., $1.00; D. C. Gay, $5.00; 206 Bay View Avenue, EdgeDarville, Richard E 17.74 SS JOSHUA SLOCUM $3.00; S. Sloneski, $1.00; Thomas L. G. T. Greene. $2.00; J. Ulas, $2.00; S. DeSmet, Frans 2.42 Bedell, Charles 1.87 wood 5, R. I., wants to hear from Martin, $1.00; J. Kempt, $3.00; P. Ver- Foscolos. $2.00: C. Gawrych, $2.00; H. .94 I Cruz, Juan kanman, $3.00; Joseph Macaraig, $3.00; F. Slater. $2.00; C. Mikulski, $5.00; S. Enyart, Elbert H.' 1.87 you. P. Huel, $1.00; A. L. Graham, $1.00; B. Ruttrell, $4.00; J. C. Zitoli. $2.00; 10.89 Edler, Ake 1.61 XXX Gaskins, R. J R. E. Rankin, $3.00. W. Burnett, $2.00; J. McNamara, $5.00; ERNEST BERGERON 2.34 |Egan, James R "..... 1.87 Gillen, Paul 2.25 1.87 38.02 1.87 12.56 BALTIMORE 6.68 1.87 BOSTON 2.25 BUFFALO 1.61 1.87 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. I , , _ 2.75 Superior 5175 ' Schumacher, Otto F CLEVELAND . ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. ^ Simonds, Theodore L 1.87 Main 0147 ^ Tamboory," Peter 2.01 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Tuum, Alexander V 12.14 I VanSplunter, Johannes M. 139.98 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. XT- u i noci Melrose 4110 Vorras, Nicholas 118.61 GALVESTON 308"/2—23rd St. SS LAURA KEENE Phone 2-8448 D'Orazio, Augostinc J. 3.20 Gillespie, Hector 1.42 Hughes, James J ' Jones, David L Kennedy, Louis B Martin, Robert A McCarthy, Charles 14 North Gay St. Morris, Eli J Calvert 4539 276 State St.} Mulholland, Robert E Bowdoin 4455 Nail, Ol Val A 10 Exchange St.' Roberts, William G Cleveland 7391, gg Alexander SlU HALLS HONOLULU JACKSONVILLE MARCUS HOOK MOBILE MONTREAL MIAMI NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND RICHMOND, Calif 16 Merchant St. Phone 58777 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 811 Market St. Chester 5-3110 1 South Lawrence St. Phone 2-1754 SS MATTHEW B. BRADY Albertson, Jack E 58 Campbell,'Persons L 7.94 Candler, William E. . .69 Collins, Laurence J. 69 Emery, Edgar H. ... .... 3.26 1440 Bieury St. Farland, R. M 13.06 10 NW 11th St. Goncalves, Joho M 65 339 Chartres St.' Harmstead, George L 7.94 Magnolia 6112-6113 69 51 Beaver St. Huebner, C. 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M 7.85 Contact the Philadelphia Coun­ ty Board of Assistance, Indiana Avenue and East Thompson St., Philadelphia 34, Pa. XXX ARTHUR E. HUFF Contact Barns and Cook, at­ torneys, 39 Cortlandt St., New York 7, N. Y. XXX EDWARD KOCANOVSKI. Your Isthmian strike card is being held for you in the mail room, 4th floor. New York Hall. NOTICE! SS D. WILLARD G. W. Flood, $1.00; P. L. Goodman, J. P. Toboada, $2.00; H. Sterling, $2.00. $5.00; II. A. Thomsen, $2.00; D. C. SS HELEN Bodden, $1,00; O. Noit. $1.00; P. C. Pataky. $3.00; G. Akk. $1.00. O'Neill, $1.00; M. D. Wallace, $5.00; SS ELIZABETH Lawsen & Muenster ,$4.00; DiFenderfer. A. Trevino, $2.00. $3.00; E. C. Going, $3.00; E, D, Mannzen, $3.00; E. J. Fisher, $3.00; J. Rob­ erts, $1.00; G. M. McVey, $4.00; W. Bakey, $2.00; A. L. Gurskie, $2.00; R. F. Carpnter, $2.00: A. Bigos, $2.00. SS NIANTIC VICTORY SS DAVIDSON VICTORY Lawrence Heffernan and John T. J. Stafford, $3.00; W. A. Harbi­ son, $2.00; J. G. Flynn, $2.00; A. B. Przelecki each has $25 coming; Smith, $2.00; F. Godalewicz, $2.00; E. Neylan is due $10. Collect at Wa­ H. Burns, $2.00; C. R. Robinson, $2.00; terman. C. T. Gilmore, $2.00; J. K. Mathies, XXX $2.00; E. W. Collier, $2.00; B. Nelson, ROBERT PALEHANES $1.00; G. E. Watson, $2.00; R. Wells, $2.00; B. A. Bently, $2.00. Overtime money due you is SS COLABEE being held at the Robin Lino of­ K. Kornliusen, $1.00. fices, 39 Cortland Street, NewSS A. POTHIER J. M. Felix, $3.00; E. M. Hess, $3.00; York, N. Y. MONEY DUE •11 I J ^1 Joseph Lind wants any of his shipmates on the SS Fitzhugh Lee when he received a head in­ jury on April 6, 1943, to get in touch "with him right away. His The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ address: U. S. Marine Hospital, farers International Union is available to all members who wish Ward 20, Ellis Island, N. Y. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of XXX their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have M. SIMON Contact Patrolman Ray Gon­ the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every zales, Sth floor, New York Hall, SIU branch for this purpose. Notice To All SlU Members However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SICT hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, XXX CHARLES ROSS ROBERTSON which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Your papers are being for­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. warded to your home address, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 8386 Salt Lake Ave., Bell, Cali­ To the Editor: fornia. in reference to receipt C-6975. Mobile Baggage The USS club in Mobile, Alabama, 'will close on De­ cember 1. Seamen having baggage at the George Self Hotel are asked to write or call at the hotel to direct dis­ posal of their baggage. The club's address is 104 St. Joseph Street, Mobile 11, Alabama. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: Name -."I • i I ''^1 Street Address City State Signed Book No. 1 �r-- !''Tf Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers Must Help Lascars, Other Lew-paid Seamen Organize To Maintain Higher US Standards Friday, November 7, 1947 BALLOTING COMMITTEE would fix the British. It ought would show some real progress within a year. to fix the Commies too. . Just about the biggest problem Next move would be into In­ But they'd hav-e to be good American seamen face these days donesia, where the Australian men. They'd have to be able to is the transfer of so many ships seamen might help us. That understand both Hindustan and to foreign flags all over the would force the Dutch into line, Pakistan and the Lascars them­ world. and the job would be done. selves. And they'd have to be It is no news to any Brother If the SIU adopted this pro­ able to live in Bombay, Karachi who keeps up with things that gram, it would have a lot of or Calcutta without expecting it because of the transfers, the Brit­ points on its side, although the to be like New York or San Fran­ ish, the Dutch and the lesser mar­ whole job would be about as cisco. Above all, they'd have to itime powers are going to be able tough as anything the Union ever be crackerjack organizers. Balloting Committee for the first day of voting in the New to undermine the American Mer­ went up against. York Hall consisted of. left to right, Leonard Leidig, Val James, Personally, I'd like to see the chant Marine by low freight Most of the Lascars are Mo­ and Bill Brown. A new committee will be elected by thp mem­ views of the Brothers on this charges based to a large extent on hammedans. Unlike the Hindus, bership every few days, either in regular metings, or in special subject, for to ray mind, the the low wages those countries they have no caste system. One meetings called for that purpose. The men on the committee Union is missing a big opportun­ pay their seamen. First thing you man is as good as another and have a job to do and so d.oes each member. HAVE YOU VOTED ity if it does not embark on a know, American seamen are go­ knows it. In other words they program very like this one. YET? ing to be forced into shore jobs, are basically democratic and or, more likely, simply thrown could understand the SIU view­ into the ranks of the unemployed. point. Old-timers like me remember Another point in the Union's how things were a few years ago, favor is the fact that Isthmian, and they know bad times can American President, Waterman At the same time that food hour week had to provide their roast at 55.8 cents, hamburger at come again. and other SIU or SUP ships make prices zoomed to 197 percent of families with food that was ris­ 46.8 cents, veal cutlets at 84.5 BRITISH VULNERABLE ^ the ports regularly. An organizer the 1935-39 level, the Bureau of ing steadily in price. The myth cents, pork chops at 78.8 cents, that labor was respon^ble for sliced bacon at 79.4 cents, ham at But the British and the Dutch could get plenty of help from have left themselves wide open. their crews when he needed it. Labor Statistics found that ap­ high prices was completely ex­ 72.1 cents, leg of lamb at 66.9 cents, fresh eggs at 73.3 cents. There's a way the SIU can beat Incidentally, Halls out there proximately 658,000 workers in ploded by the BLS survey. And if you don't think these Food prices were estimated to their game to the benefit of could serve American seamen by the nation's manufacturing in­ American seamen and seamen j hai^dllng beefs and serving as dustries earned less than 65 cents be six percent above the post- items and many others have an hour. Moreover, the BLS World War I peak set in July soared even higher since then, •every where else. The British j clubs. found, almost twice that number 1920. ask any housewife. She knows and Dutch hold down wages by j According to my way of thinkearned less than 75 cents. Back in August, workers were they have even if the Bureau of employing Lascar crews from the jng, if we sent out a good man faced with round steak at an Labor Statistics hasn't proved it East on many of their ships and'to start the ball rolling, then six{ According to these figures, average of 83.7 cents a pdund, conclusively. She has meatless paying them even less than they [months or so later sent out two nearly 1,300,000 industrial workrib roast at 66.7 cents, chuck weeks, not to mention Tuesdays, pay their own countrymen, more to work under the first, we'ers earning less than $30 in a 40Afraid of losing their jobs to the Lascars, the English and Dutch sailors take their wretched con­ ditions lying down. That's the picture, and I have a proposal: Organize India! Sounds crazy, you say. Well, it's not crazy and I'm going to show you why. If the SIU could set up a cou­ ple of Halls in Hindustan and in Pakistan, raise the Lascars' pay to parity with those of the Brit­ ish seamen, then the English QUESTION: Should Union officials in office be limited to a certain period, and then be re­ would have a real incen­ tive to get their own miserable quired to go back to sea before being eligible to run again? wages increased. The end prod­ uct would be a more honest dis­ ROY R. LEE. FOW; JOE SCHWEINEFUS: AB: tribution of maritime trade as After three straight terms an I don't think that's such a good well as a general betterment of official ought to have to go to sea idea. A man gets to be an offi­ seamen's conditions in other for a year before being allowed cial and learns all the ropes, and countries. to run again. I don't se.y that then he is required to ship out for . Don't forget that most of the because I think the officers get ^ a year and forgets lots of the ships in India are British-owned stale on the job. but because the . t t things he learned. In this busi­ even if they fly the flags of Hin­ Union has to develop new blood ness Port Agents and Patrolmen dustan and Pakistan. And while to carry on, and the best way to have to keep right on the ball, we're about it, don't forget that do that is by giving the young and if a man goes back to sea he plenty of American bottoms are fellows a chance. We have a lot may become a little rusty on set­ being turned over to the Britishofmen who came into the indus­ tling beefs- negotiating, and do­ controlled India Steamship Com­ try during the war, and they've pany, Scindia and other outfits. ing an organizing job. As far as learned a lot that can be useful, I'm concerned., when I think an COMMIES THERE NOW but if they run against oldtimers official is not doing a good job I've been in India a number all the time, they won't have a that is when he should go back of times. I've prowled around the chance to be elected. I think to sea, and the way to send him Malabar and Coromandel ports it's a good ideau on a trip is to vote against him. and have a pretty good idea of how things are. There are a few maritime unions out there, but HERBERT MUNKER. 2nd Cook: they don't amount to much. They've done nobody any real ERIC SOMMER, AB: Boy, that would be doing ex­ good. Moreover, it was pretty actly what the operators want us An official should take a. trip plain to me the last time I was to do. If we change officials there, which was last June, that every once in a while, but he every couple of years, they will these unions were Commie con­ should not be forced to refrain drag contract negotiations until trolled, and that the members from running for office. If a man green men take office, and then were getting nothing for their takes a couple of short trips duroutmaneuver them. The opera­ dues but Commie hot air. The j ing his term he can keep up with tors are smart, and they hire SIU could give them something all the problems, especially if he clever lawyers to negotiate for better. Although, the sub-con- [ listens to the men who come to them. We have to depend on our tinent has been split into Hindu-' him with beefs. Our officials all elected officials, and when they Stan and Pakistan since I left, I ^ have plenty of sea-going experhave experience, what's the sense can't believe that the basic con- ience, and by giving an ear to a of canning them and starting in ditions ondhe waterfront changed, guy with a. gripe, they know just with all new men. We get some Once the Union got something, what our problems are. When we new officiaJs each year, but they going in Bombay and Calcutta, i have good men in office let's, are elected to replace men who it could move into Rangoon in, keep them there, and replace the didn't do a good job. That's the Burma, and into Singapore and. lousy piecards with men who can, way to continue. the other Straits ports. That' and will, do a good job. By G. W. (BILL) CHAMPLIN Food Prices Soaring Beyond Workers'Reach V N. '4. WHAT itWIlK . . - • v. ... � 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 November 7, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 45 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TIDEWATER ELCTION ALSMOST A CERTAINTY PLEGES TO BE CHECKED BRANCHES BEGIN VOTING FOR A&G 1948 OFFICLAS FIFTH CITIES SERVICE SHIP VOTES OBESERVERS SEE SEAFARES VICTORY ISTHMIAN NEGOTIATIONS NOW NEARING COMPLETION SIU ACTS TO RELIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT FACING ILA MEN IN PUERTO RICO NLRB ELECTION BEGINS SOOM FOR THE SHENANGO CREWMEN STEAMBOAT LEARN SCABBING WILL PAVE WAY TO BETTER JOB SHOREGANG JOBS AND SHIPPING FALL IN SAN JUAN ALEIN SEAMEN GETTING BAD DEAL ALL AROUND;SIU CAMPAIGNS TO LIBERALIZE REGULATIONS PORT MOBLE SLOW AS SHIPS AWAIY CARGOES GREAT LAKES ORGANOZING DRIVE PAYING OFF;TWO MORE BARGAINING ELECTIONS DUE SOON BOSTON BEACH OS LOADED WITH RATED MEN DISCUSS RULESON PROMOTIONS SAYS DISPATCHER JAQCKSONVILLIE SHIPPING FALLS OFF NEXT WEEKS EXPECTED TO BE SLOW ANALYSIS OF SEAFARERS'ORGANIZING SET-UP RECOMMENDATIOMNS OF GENERAL ORGANIZER WHITE SANDS CREW GOT BIG PUBLICITY PLAY DURING EXTENDED LAYOVER IN ENGLISJ PORT MISFORTUNE STALKED SS CHAMBERLAIN ON HETIC 9-MONTH TRIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/07/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/71cd52509e36009a37ad7beae9b2180b.PDF 6591f0d0f5ef57b246b2b9c35b1274eb PDF Text Text i'-W Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 31. 1947 SEAFARERS FOR THE DEFENSE Seated in the crew's mess of the T. J. Jackson to talk over the strategy of the defense of two Seafarers facing a bum mur­ der rap in British Guiana are (1. to r.): Joseph Volpian. SIU Special Services Representative {back to camera); James Carter. Sr.. Stewards Delegate; Earl De Angelo. Ships Delegate; James Carter, Jr.. Chief Cook, a witness; Frank Knight. AH. also a witness; and James H. Parnell. Deck Delegate. Jackson Crew Rallies Te Shipmates'Defense No. 44 Four Cities Service Ships Cast Vote; Observers See 75 Percent For Seafarers Voting of the unlicensed personnel in, the Cities Service fleet of tank­ ers got under way this week with the Seafarers International Union taking .i commanding lead in the first four ships voted. On the basis of unofficial reports from the observers who watched the balloting, the SIU now leads by more than 75 percent. The four ships which have voted so far are the Chiwawa, the Paoli, and the Cantigny, all voted on October 23, and the Abiqua, which held its bargaining election on October 28. A fifth ship, the Logan's Port, was .balloted in East" mm Braintree, Massachusetts, on October 30, but results of the election were not avail­ able when the LOG went to press. Only three moi-e tankers re­ main to be voted. They are the Council Grove, the French Creek, and the Lone Jack. As soon as they hit port. National Labor Re­ lations Board officials will go aboard them to poll the men. The members of the crew of the T. J. Jackson, Alcoa which paid off in New York last week after three months on the Bauxite Run, have raised $ 5 5 3 for the defense of two of their Brothers in jail in Georgetown, British Guiana, TRIBUTE TO SIU charged with murder. Certain that the facts in the death of a Georgetown launch captain add up to a hideous acci­ General. Organizer Lindsey dent that seamen anywhere could run into, the boys from Williams stated that as far as could be ascertained only a small the fackson say they will go to any length to see that percentage of the votes were be- mm ^ OlTeCtOr Of SIU Organizing Drive NEW YORK — Following up a recommendation made by six SIU officials, Lindsey Williams was appointed General Organ­ izer of the Atlantic and Gulf District at the membership mc.-tings held on Wednesday, October 22. Pointing out that the "real future of this Union lies in or­ ganizational work," the recom­ mendation called upon Brother Williams to "make a complete study and report of the entire organizational picture since its inception." Brothers Ralph M Youtzy AB,,^company. This and Robert Boulw^ll, OS get the to another. The Mate, John G. i, di,ectly attributable to the best defense possible m the Brit- Doyle, asked tKe launch captain'poor way the Cities Service Oil ish colonial courts. to accompany him to the agency Company has always treated its Brother Williams comes to his Although the Union is not in- to make a special arrangement, cmployees, and to the excellent new job with a wealth of ex­ volved, officials in New York are | and the captain refused this re- i^^p^^a'tron th7 Seafarers enjoys perience gained from many or­ bending every effort to see that quest, too. along the waterfront. ganizational drives, in particular Youtzy and Boutwell get fair Voting on the ships culminates Angry words followed and the the Isthmian campaign. He is an trials and that defense lawyers snapped his fingers in a drive started by the SIU in Oc­ original member of the Union, are given the facts to show tober, 1946, when the Union first and has been active in all SIU the affair to be a case of acci­ Boutwell's face. After a little more stuff like that, Boutwell j took steps to be recognized as strike actions, as well as having dental death in a fight provoked and the captain were in a fight | collective bargaining agent for sailed in all areas during the by the deceased captain. from which Boutwell emerged' the unlicensed Cities Service seawar. To this end the New York winner, according to Robert- men. As soon as the majority of Branch is 7]]pctinP collecting statements Knight, and Chief Cook the men had signed pledge cards, The recommendation, signed and depositions from witnesses, James Carter, Jr., who had ar- the Union filed for an election. by J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Trea­ and corresponding with ' defense and on October 20, 1946, the surer; Paul Hall, New York rived on the scene. attorneys in Georgetown and the NLRB handed down a decision Agent; Cal Tanner, Mobile boys' families. The captain again refused to calling for the voting to begin. Agent; Earl Sheppard, New Or­ check with Sproston's. Instead, leans Agent; Robert Matthews, Full text^ of the NLRB ruling SNAPS FINGERS he went into the wheel house was carried in the LOG last Headquarters Representative; and The launch captain was drown­ Joe Algina, Acting New York week. (Continued on Page 8) ed when he went overboard in a fracas which he started, all SIU witnesses agree. The Jackson was anchored off Georgetown in the Demerara SAN FRANCISCO—The World should come into head-on colMoreover, it pointed out, "The river ready to sail with the tide lai-gest affiliate of the WFTU— the morning of October 2. To­ Federation of Trade Unions was lision with the WFTU. The declaration contended that the so-,falled Russian trade union ward three o'clock that morning set up as a "camoflaged and delthe First Mate and four men, icately controlled instrument of. the V/FTU had "failed dismally" council—does not enjoy any of Youtzy, Boutwell, Charles Rob­ Soviet imperialist interests and to protect the economic interests the most elementary rights of ertson, AB, and Frank Knight, foreign policy," the AFL conven­ of workers, and that it had organized labor in free lands." In the UN's social and eco­ AB, came down to the liberty tion asserted in a strongly word­ thrown its weight behind "solaunch operated by the Spi-oston ed declaration denouncing the called trade unions" in the So­ nomic council, the WFTU con­ Agency after a night in the town. international labor body to which viet dominated countries of Eu­ sultants had hewed to the Com­ rope. munist line, avoiding all basic The launch captain refused to the CIO adheres. In Germany, the declaration issues confronting world labor It was only natural, the dec­ take them out to the Jackson, claiming that he had no run laration said, that the AFL as stated, the WFTU had treated and. opposing constructive pro­ the "strongest national body of courageous anti-Nazi trade union­ grams offered by the AFL, the scheduled, and trouble began. declaration claimed. From then on one thing led free trade unions in the world" ists as "second-class citizens." Russia Runs WFTU, AFL Delegates Say Agent, and approved by mem­ bership action, is as follows: "The SIU has spent consider­ able money over the past two years in an organizational drive. While this drive has cost us money, it has resulted in gaining for the Union thousands of jobs. "This drive must continue, and tp that end we recommend that Lindsey Williams be placed in charge of organizational work as General Organizer, subject to the conditions laid down by the 1945 Agents' Conference. We base this recommendation on the pre­ vious work of Brother Williams, whose record as an organizer speaks for itself. "The lessons learned from the previous organizing campaigns of the Union can assist us in the future. They will help us to draft a program which will be of great assistance in planning what is to be done in the or­ ganizing field, as far as seamen are concerned. "We therefore further recom­ mend that General Organizer Lindsey Williams make a com­ plete study and report of the en­ tire organizational picture since its°-iinception, and on the basis of his report and findings^ a defin­ ite program be drawn up and submitted to the membership for action. SIX POINTS "This report is to deal with the following subjects: 1. Background of organization­ al drive of the SIU. 2. Internal obstacles faced by the Union at the inception of the drive. 3. External problems facing the drive in the form of dual unions and the ship^ owners. 4. Problems which were run (Continued <m Page 3) -^1 �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 31. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the I in'.. ft ' SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. \nn HAnover 2-2784 International Officers '•i . T ... HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL, HALL - - - First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y., MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurei 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - '- - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the-Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan DAVE JOYCE ------ Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 205 Abbott St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 A Good Job — SIU Style I? •• Whenever Seafarers take on a problem, they tackle it with characteristic thoroughness. Particularly is this true of any move to strengthen the organization and elim­ inate weaknesses which tend to hamper its drive forward. A case in point is the all-out campaign against per­ formers launched by the membership .several months ago. Already this campaign has produced noteworthy results. Performers, gashouncis, foul-ups, shipboard cut-ups and every other variety of harmful characters are on the wane. Small in number when the drive began, they have been rendered practically insignificant now. One thing is for sure—the membership has demonstrated that perform­ ers in the SIU will soon take their place in the museum of things that used to be. But until the last performer has been straightened out, These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in th$. marine hospitals, we cannot relax our attention to this problem. One single as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging irresponsible man who refuses to assume his share of the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by load aboard ship can toss a monkey wrench into the ma­ writing to them. chinery. It has been repeated over and over again that STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL foul-ups are, in the final analysis, taking jabs at their ship­ ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL C. RASMUSSEN F. NEDING mates and at the entire Union structure. M. MORRIS J. M. McNEELY The fact that a gashound misses his ship in far off D. MCDONALD J. V. MUSCOVAGE Arabia, or that a guy slips away from a payoff with a J. KOSLUSKY L. DURHAM couple of •s'poons in his pocket, may seem insignificant in H. H. SCHULTZ T. J. KURKI the general scheme of things. But that's wrong. In fact, S. 4. E. T. BROWN NEPONSET HOSPITAL its just the reverse. J. F. KRIZ J. PILUTIS Actions such as these echo loud and long. They carry J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER L. MORENO right into the negotiation sessions between companies and J. R. HANCHEY P. R. THOMPSON the Union. They provide the companies with the very L. L. LEWIS A. SWENSON shield they'i-e looking for with which to ward off our ne­ J. R. LEWIS J. O'MALLEY R. A. BLAKE gotiating committee's demands. i 4 i BALTIMORE HOSPITAL So the performer's Activities have far-reaching effect. L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ Puttings it simply, he's undermining our chances for a bet­ H. BELCHER E. L. PIERCE W. T. ROSS ter living, and our foes on the outside are enough to handle L. BALLESTERO S. WATSON without us having to put up with snipers from within. Q. TULL E. T. DANBA The membership has recognized this fact. The de­ J. SILLAK E. FIEDLER termined and successful manner in which the membership, T. WADSWORTH E. L. WATERS GOMEZ is gradually ridding the Union of performers i.s all the proof I M. M. J. LUCAS F. G. ZESIGER E. FREMSTAD that's needed. Let's make it a clean sweep. With the per-' 4 4 4> Z. FRANCE formers out of the picture nothing will stand in our way. FORT STANTON HOSPITAL H. C. BENNETT We will be able to devote our entire energies to the ac­ R. LUFLIN J. NOOHWA complishment of even better wages and conditions for all C. MIDDLETON 4 14 D. PENRY hands. Let's continue our vigilance by making certain M. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL A. McGUlGAN that no one man's activities jeopardize the jobs of all. , J. SUPINSKI A. COHEN hi the words of Seafarer Sam, "Yon have the best J. P. WILLIAMSON J. HODO ROBERTT B. WRIGHT J. B. KREWSON Union in the tvorld, let's keep it that way!". Men Now In The Marine Hospitals ^li.(, • Hospital Patients # When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stat en Island Hospital You can conta.ct your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (.on 5th and Gth floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. FREMSTAD M. J. LUCAS S. S. TALLEY W. L. FRANCE PI. C. BENNETT SAM WATSON E. T. DANBACH E. FIEDLER J. P. TUCZKOWSKl E. PIERCE J. W. HERTHLING J. NOOHIWA R. L. RADIN 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J." ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE •1 �Friday. October 31. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag© Three Respect For Contract Insures Steady Shipboard Improvements By JOSEPH VOLPIAN fare of all hands and the Union, writing that we are a responsible Special Services Representative they are demonstrating that the organization. gear .on our contracted vessels So it follows very obviously Conditions aboard ship ta:' are not pinwheel prizes. that the guys who pilfer and are definitely on a plane nc -er You don't go around chalking destroy ship's property are gnaw­ before enjoyed by merchant sea­ up major improvements in the ing at the roots of our prestige men. maritime business by snapping and accomplishments as a reTrue, there is still much to your fingers. It takes struggles, sponsible Union. Their actions be desired, but the fact still re­ ^ By PAUL HALL at every turn and pronounced i lessen our chances for securing mains that the long, hard strug­ gains can only be measured over. future improvements. gles of the Seafarers to better They even make it extremely A question currently coming in for quite a bit of discussion life aboard ship has produced periods of time. difficult to retain that which is at shoreside and shipboard meetings is that of .promotions aboard But on the other hand, with a results that sailing men of twen­ already accomplished because ships. ty years ago probably never snap of the fingers these conve­ shipowners are opposed to Re­ Under present Union shipping rules, any crewmember, other dreamed of. niences and the chances of add­ placing gear that has been wil­ than Wiper, Ordinary Seaman and Messman, is eligible to accept Shipboard gear which the ing to them can be harmed con­ fully destroyed. a shipboard promotion after making one round-trip. In the dis­ Union today regards as essential siderably. When shipowners fail to abide cussions of this rule, a lai'ge number of members have expressed equipment, but which in days Every blanket, every towel, by the terms of their contract, the opinion that is should be changed and that no promotions what­ past • were only seamen's pipe every pillow slip, every , knife, when they fail to pay extra ever should be allowed on board ships. dreams, were not donated out of fork and spoon that is damaged, or removed from a vessel makes extra work performed The question itself is a good one and since so many members the shipowners kindness. as agi-eed, we call them chiselers. are interested, let's discuss it further here. They are the fruits of much the job a bit tougher. j We take steps to see to it that CONTRACT BINDS In normal times, promotions aboard ship have been known to sacrifice. And to keep them and ^ they live up to the agreement. The specific items which your encourage guys to be company men. Putting it simply, for example, lay the way for further- improve­ We, too, are bound by con­ some ABs felt that if they were extra nice guys for the Mate there ment of shipboard life they must Union demands as shipboard gear tract. Through our Union, each would be a chance for them, to go Bosun on the next trip. The same be preserved and respected as are covered by contract. But in Seafarer is expected to perform order for a contract to be valid, applied to Oilers, who hoped to go as Deck Engineers, and Cooks, such. his work, obey the law and pro­ In the main. Seafarers today two parties must uphold their who were eydfng up Steward ratings. tect the lives and cargo aboard understand this situation clearly. respective ends. ship. Failure to comply eventu­ By their growing determination We, in demanding these con­ Doesn't Pertain to All ally leads to a breakdown in con­ to stamp out shipboard practices ditions, want it in writing; the Certainly it is true that many guys, who don't have the slight­ detrimental to the general wel­ shipowner, likewise, wants it in ditions for the simple reason that our contract wouldn't be worth est trace of company-mindedness, have accepted shipboard promo­ the paper it is written on. tions. But the question has not been raised in regard to these men. The point put forward by those interested in changing the rule is If you want to retain the pres­ that considered all around, the present rule is not of good advan­ ent standards in the maritime tage to the membership. In fact, if it continues as is, there appears industry, if you don't want a re­ to be no doubt that with a slowdown in shipping, unpleasant situa­ turn to the old days but want tions might arise. to go forward toward even high­ er standards, don't take a chance There's another big point in favor of changing this rule, say Disgusted with rotten ship­ on fouling up. those members against the present method of shipboard promotions. board conditions and the phony Live up to your end of the As it stands now, it is possible for the average Bosun, Deck Engineer company union's failure to take contract. and Steward jobs to be actually replaced aboai'd ship, instead of an interest in them, unlicensed being hired off the Union hiring hall board. For instance, a job pei-sonnel aboard tankers of the originally calls for a Steward but a Cook is called for, instead. Associated Tidewater Oil Com­ Another point raised by those opposed to the shipboard promo­ pany are turning to the Seafartion is the fact that if a guy is shipped from the Hall, he must ei-s International Union as their nresent to the Dispatcher actual proof of his qualifications for the sole hope. job he is seeking. On the other hand, they say, unless the rule is This situation was revealed by changed some of the promotions that will take place in the future ta'nkerman Charles M. Silcox will probably be based not so much on the guy's ability and quali­ who paid off Tidewater's SS Da­ fications for a job, but—according to his popularity with the Mates, vid McKelvey in Bayonne last Engineers and Skippers. week, after a 24-day trip. (Continued from Page 1) Silcox, an AB, said that "ap­ into in the course of organ­ More View Points Needed proximately 80 percent of the izational work. At the present time, it appears that a majority of the mem­ unlicensed personnel aboard the 5. Results of the organizational bership is in favor of changing the shipping rules to halt shipboard McKelvey have declared them­ work to date. promotions. But there are two sides to the question and all hands selves in favor of the SIU as 6. Future organizational pro­ have not expressed themselves on the subject. On this score, there­ their collective bargaining agent. gram of the Union. fore, more viewpoints must be considred. If any member feels this The Tidewater men are anxi­ "The fact cannot be ignored CHARLES M. SILCOX shipping rule under discussion should be retained as is, he should ously eyeing the conditions in that the real future of this express his views not only in meetings, but writing letters to the effect aboard tankers belonging Union lies in organizational work, agent like the Seafarers to bring SEAFARERS LOG, where they can be published for all to read to companies contracted with the them up to the same high level and we must gear ourselves to and mull over. This is one of the best means of presenting your Seafarers, Silcox said. enjoyed by crews of tankers go into this field with all our particular side of the picture, and the same goes for those who They are disgusted with the forces, and must make every eontracted to the Union. favor changing the rule. phony nature of the company A hearing on the petition, orig­ possible effort to organize every At any rate, the whole subject should be more thoroughly union, which he described as a inally scheduled for Oct. 28, has unorganized seaman, deep sea. chewed over in shipboard and shoreside meetings and direct recQin- paper organization. It never has been postponed until Nov. 5, ow­ Great Lakes, and inland water­ mendations made." Let's hear from ships' crews on this matter and represented the men, nor has it ing to the illness of John Pen- way's." then, after kicking it around, we can either change this rule or accomplished anything for them. nello, NLRB hearing officer, it Brother Williams' report to the As a sample of the type of go on record as leaving it status quo—whichever way we may decide. was announced by General Or­ membership will be • carried in conditions existing on Tidewater ganizer Lindsey Williams. next week's edition of the LOG. iS4tankers, Silcox mentioned several Performers on Declineof the more outstanding beefs on DRAWING UP A PROGRAM The membership's drive against gashounds has had notable re­ the McKelvey. Licensed" personnel aboard the sults. Performers in the Union appear to be on the decline since the membership's campaign began. There are still instances, how­ vessel continually "hogged the work of the unlicensed men, with ever, of performing going on aboard ship. the Mates painting on watch," A ship arriving in New York recently fur a payoff had no he said. ABs don't go to the less than half the crew gassed up. Not only do these guys run bridge during the day, while the the risk of being rolled for their dough, but, even more important, OSs work • on the bridge during they are hurting their shipmates by causing so much confusion the daytime wheel watch. that the rest of the gang does net get proper representation. This Payoffs are always delayed, stuff must stop! practically no consideration be­ A point well worth passing along is one that was raised by one ing shown to the crew at any member at a recent meeting in this. port. He pointed out that time, he added. many of these gashounds get "sanctimonious" when brought up on Overtime amounts to little or charges and ask to be given a break. The Brother emphasized that nothing, Silcox said, and the in several cases where "breaks" were given, not only was the Union Stewards Department men" are hurt, but damage was done to the individual good Union man who kept at work painting, sougeeing, is not a gashound. etc., after five o'clock. Let a guy get as drunk as a hoot owl, if he wants—but in the He said that in view of the proper place, at the proper time. On board ship and at payoff general conditions on Tidewater New General Organizer Lindsey Williams confers with definitely are not proper places or timas. The majority of us agree tankers and the treatment re­ other SIU officials in drawing up a program for future organithat gashounds actions constitute as much of a threat t# us as do ceived by the men, it is not dif­ zationel ,work. Left to right, Paul HalL New York Port Agent; shipowners' attacks. In self-preservation, we, as good Union men, ficult to understand why they Brother Williams; Bob Matthews, Headquarters Representa­ must continue our drive to halt these pot shots at our security. tive; and Sal Colls, San Juan Agent. want a collective bargaining Tidewater Crewmen Switching To Seafarers,Says Tankerman Union Program To Undergo Complete Study �THE Page Four Dispatcher Urges Crew EnforceRules SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 31. 1947 WHAT ttWHK By PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK — Last week we QUESTION: What attempted to clarify several of the shipping rules which occa­ sionally are misinterpreted by GERHARD PETERSEN. AB: some of the membership. There I've been sailing for more than are others which also should be iwenly years, and the Taft-Hart­ clarified. ley law is the worst piece of la­ C>ne of these that is butchered bor legislation I have ever heard badly pertains to Permitmen. 1 about. It shackles the labor am not quoting the rule word for movement, especially seamen's wmrd, but the rule says, in effect, organizations, because it could be used to abolish our Hiring that a Permitman may stay on Halls. The operators would like a ship for one or more trips, pro­ to see that happen so that they viding the trip or trips, does not could hire men right off the docks, and force seamen to scrab­ exceed sixty days. ble for jobs. We've gone through In other words, a Permitman^ that before, and no seaman that can, under this rule, stay on Uj I know wants to return to those ship for three 20-day trips, or two' dcg-eat-dog davs. We've got to 30-day trips, or one long trip that wipe that law right off the books. may run 60 days. do you think will be the biggest problem facing the Union next year? RICHARD CLARK, OS: The Taft-Hartley law will be our biggest problem. Not only ours, btit the biggest hurdle for the entire labor movement. Con­ gress has fixed it so that the power of unions is cut to the bone, and for seamen, that could cause plenty of dama.ge. If .our Hiring Halls are taken away, then the gains made by seamen over a long period of time will be gone with the wind. Ships will be sailed by scabs off the beach, and seamen will be reduced to begging the shipowners for jobs. That's why we've got to defeat the new law, and soon! 60 DAYS ONLY Whichever he may happen to make, the Permitman is finish­ ed aboard his particular ship when the 60 days arc up. He must payoff that ship—not leave his clothes aboard and then come to the Hall and register in the hope that he will be sent right back to the ship. He must get off entirely, come to the Hall and register, for nine chances out of ten, the job has been taken by another member. JIMMY CRESCITELLI, GUNNAR KRISTIANSEN, AB: I Only in the event that no one has taken the job and it is still on the board, and you have proof that you have piled off and reg­ istered can you throw in for the job. Bookmen should cooperate with the Union Hall in the enforce­ ment of this rule. When you see Permitmen aboard your ship for over the 60-day period, notify the Hall. Your cooperation will be grate­ fully appreciated by members ashore who are waiting for those jobs. The Patrplman generally noti­ fies all Permitmen aboard over Disliked though it is, the sale 60 days to payoff, but some Per­ of American tankers to British mitmen have pulled fast ones— a very foolish thing to do. firms is increasing and with it Failure to get off on schedule large numbers of SIU crews are means a violation of the shipping finding themselves faced with re­ rules, which, in turn, puts a man patriation problems once the on charges. ships have been delivered. Chief Cook: We've got two real problems; one, the Taft-Hartley law, and two, the shipowners. With sea­ men not allowed to maintain the closed shop, the shipowners will . hit us witl^ everything they've got. And they have the law on their side. No matter what we try, the shipowners will fight us tooth and nail. They will attempt to lower our wages and force conditions down. Our only answer must be an all-out fight against the provisions of the Taft-Hartly law, and at the same time, we've got to keep fighting our real enemies, the shipowners. As far as I'm concerned, the thing that will have the greatest effect on seamen is the way our ships are being sold to foreign countries. If this practice con­ tinues, soon there just won't be any more American merchant marine. Jobs are already getting scarce, and every time a ship is sold, that's more jobs American seamen will never get. Then the ships come into competition with our own flag ships, and U. S. op­ erators howl that they have to cut wages to meet what foreign seamen are paid. One way or an­ other, we're in the middle. Crewmembers Of Fort Frederica Find Way For Speeding Up Repatriation Situation of their cigarettes and allowed pany they feel they would still only one ceurton of cigarettes for be dooling their heels in London. the expected month lay-over. As a word of advice to Sea­ farers who might find themselves During their wait they were on the beach in England in simi­ repeatedly told they would be re­ lar circumstances, the men of patriated immediately, but sev­ the Frederica suggest that they eral times, after getting their gear assembled for the departure, MAJORITY RULES In the past few weeks several they were detained and the crews of different companies put aboard If Bookmen have never stop­ crews have returned to the U. S. ships in their place. ped to think about why a man with stories of poor treatment by Following a run-around of two can ship out almost any time American company agents in weeks, the crew decided to take from the Hall, it is because of the England, and long delays in be­ action to expedite a depai'ture. A 60-day clause in your shipping ing returned home. meeting of the crew was called, rules. One SIU crew believes it has and a decision was made that the If the Permits were Bookmen found a method for eliminating Chief Steward, Sylvester Zygainstead, they wouldn't have to these problems. rowski, send a cablegram to the come off, of course, and you New York offices of Pacific The crew of a ship recently de­ would have less of a turnover. livered to England, the Fort Tankers. It appears to me the rules were Frederica, a former Pacific Tank­ The cablegram was dispatched made for the benefit of the ma­ er vessel, found itself blocked at, giving the crew's grievances and jority of the membership. There every turn in its desire to get within 24 hours the crew was no­ are no exceptions where the rules transportation home, and found tified that air transportation was can be suspended. They must be that it was encountering the ready—two days later the crew lived up to by all hands. same problems faced by previous was back in the States. The shipping rules can only be SIU crews. DID THE TRICK changed by a referendum vote up EXIT SCRATCHED and down the coast. By taking action to shortstop When they turned their ship the stalling tactics of the com­ Discussion on these matters over to its new owner in London pany's English agents, the crew should take place on the floor they were taken ashore and billet­ immediately received, action on of the membership meetings, ed in a second rate hotel with its beef. where each and every one can have his say. It's your Union. four men to a room. Without taking a stand and Moreover, they were deprived dispatching a wire to the comKeep it that way! immediately cable the American offices of the company. If action comes as quickly as it did in their case, they feel that the cost of a cable more than pays for itself in a quick flight back to the United Stales. ACTION GOT THEM RESULTS Part of the Fort Frederica crew which found a quick method for being repatriated following the delivery of the vessel to an English purchaser: left to aright, G. H. Dixon, Chief Mate; Marlow Barton, AB; Sylvester Zygarowski, Chief Steward; Charles Brown, MM; Willis Ziegenagel, OS; and Lyman Dodge, Radio Operator. �F iday. October 31, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG New NO Hall Will Fit Bill For Seafarers Page Five Tip To Seamen: Avoid The Hook For Time Being By EARL SHEPPARD By BLACKIE CARDULLO NEW ORLEANS—Shipping has MARCUS HOOK—The "Stand­ slowed down a bit here lately ing-Room-Only" sign is up in but activity on the waterfront this port and we expect it to be continues to move along at a sat­ hanging there for a few -weeks isfactory pace. to come due to a sudden lull in The Marine Allied Workers, shipping down here. which is chartered by the Sea­ The beach here is loaded to farers International Union, is capacity with poor old Marcus making .gains in the field. By JOE ALGINA already and was a pretty good a lesson that you can't tell the Membership in this SIU af­ Hook fairly bursting at the guy in spite of a few loose cop on the corner to go fly a NEW YORK—If there is ever rivets. filiate is on the increase and its seams. There are men enough on kite. financial condition, therefore, is an election for the hard-luck guy the beach here to take any jobs The men paid the dough, but The moral of the story is: becoming stronger each day. of the year, I have my candidate the Union is working on the Don't take a chance, declare which might materialize during At the rate it is taking in allied the next week, so my tip is: all ready. No one could out-do case and expects the company everything regardless of what the marine workers, it can be now avoid Marcus Hook if you're to reimburse the men for the Purser says. said that the Union's condition is this guy for getting the bum fines, ship-hungry. The ship itself was a good sound, both numerically and fi­ breaks and for flubbing the dub The ships hitting port during I guess it is pretty evident scov/ with a good Skipper. Ex­ nancially. —he had them all. why I said former Purser. He is cept for a couple of guys who the past week, of which there The Hall recently acquired in The boy I have in mind is the now far away from the sea push- took advantage of the Captain's were a few, didn't help the situ­ this port, a large three-story ation any; in fact, they added to good nature the crew worked building located on Bienville former Purser of the Moczkowour woes. They paid off their together as a well-knit unit. Street, between Chartres and De­ ski, Bernstein Shipping C o m AV^ST VE2 LdBBERSJ crews here, and then were either SHARP SHIPS catur Streets. This piece of prop­ pany. Why I say former, you'll HATO A-TfRT! sold or laid up. HARD A TORT.' erty offers a great many possi­ soon understand. We had some good payoffs in Just in time to take care of bilities. Yez'Z-L UANGfRDM the Port of New York this week. the influx of involuntary beach­ This character was told to hit If the membership approves of the ship in Port Richmond so THE "VARDARM The Robin Grey. Carolyn, Bull combers, we acquired the new TOR THIS .' it, the top floor can be rented he wandered down to the docks Line and Ingersoll, Waterman, Hall we've been talking about out to other unions, several of in Richmond, Virginia, but not all came in and paid o.T with­ for weeks. which have already expressed an a sign of the Moczkowski did he out any difficulties. interest in such an arrangement. see. GOOD NEWS The Yarmouth, Eastern, is des­ In this way, the new hall can be tined to hit the cruise run in a Our boy, perplexed that he I think a lot of our old friends, made to pay for itself. few days and will hit the same was, put in an indignant call to I mean the many boys who ship­ On the same piece of property, run as her sister ship the Evan­ ped out of here last winter and directly behind the main three- the company office. Over the geline. wire he got the sad news—Port almost froze in the process, will story building, is a one-story This week the Union made an ing a plow. The chances of foul­ be happy to know that we have structure, which later can be con­ Richmond is in Philadelphia. agreement with Waterman taken up a new residence. There he was, 200 miles from ing up the works are pretty verted to recreation quarters. small now unless his horse gets whereby V/aterman ships signing We have fi.xed up the new Having the recreational facili­ the scow and not a rocket ship frisky. on here with a stop in Mobile place so that it is a real sharp ties in the rear building would be in sight. When he finally reach­ It's too bad the whole business will take on stores down there. a first-rate setup. It would in no ed Port Richmond the ship was had to happen. If the guys had The company feels that it can looking spot. It has plenty of way interfere with the regular already three days at sea. kept their mouths shut when better store its ships in that port. room for all hands, not to men­ tion the comfortable oil heat. conduct of the port business, be­ MORE TO IT the Customs was aboard, the The Mobile Agent will see that ing separate and apart from the The downstairs will be fixed whole matter wouldn't have the ships hitting in there get This was sad enough, but the come up. I guess it taught them rest of the activities. up in the near future as a club­ proper stores before shoving off. worst was yet to come. house, and will provide a place NOVEMBER TITLE The ship returned to Philadel­ for the fellows to rest their We expect to receive title to the new building sometime in phia and he managed to get November. Until we do get the aboard for the second voyage. HMMM .,. Its SO deed, however, we are not going Everything went well during NICE -RFALL-\''-n:D the trip. He sold the crew all the to make ahy alterations. GOOD TO sip IN. The old building, which we are cigarettes it wanted and got still using, is up for sale. We I along with the crew. In fact, alPy CAL TANNER have received several offers for, most the entire crew intended to MOBILE—Shipping in this port and arc giving Monkey Wrench it but we are holding out for a make another trip. has settled down to a steady Corner the cold shoulder. Tliese better price. When the ship was nearing All in all, the new building port on its return, the crew asked pace with jobs about equaling Mobile cops will threw you in will be a good deal for all hands. to declare its cigarettes and have registration. Right now;" book jail if you so much as look like you want a beer. There will be much more raom, them put in the bonded locker. men can sign on as fast as they To make it worse, the fine for which long has been badly need­ He told the boys that a de­ ed here. And the recreation room claration was not necessary, they register, but it does take permit a seaman is just about three times as much as the fine for will give the fellows ample room need only put the weeds in the men a few daj's to get out. anybody else. Watch your step weary bones. The hard chairs in to loaf and pass the time away bonded locker. One fellow in­ Actually, things slowed down when you hit the beach in Mo­ the old Hall were giving the boys while on the beach. sisted on declaring his cigarettes for about ten days due to the By the way, the doorman down so the Purser took care of him. fact that all the Waterman ships bile. curvature of the spine. Some of the boys in the Mar­ here is none other than Martin I guess I have made it known In came the Moczkowski and, were waiting for assignments, but ine Hospital here had a few "Moon" Koons, whose exploits they are beginning to move and in previous reports that we need­ as always happens, the boys beefs, but Union officials got on are known far and wide. from the customs came aboard. we expect things to pick up fast the ball right quick and in a ed a new Hall badly and the place answers most of our prob­ In their nosing around they and soon. few hours had everything settled. lems of handling the manj' men Waterman is the big company The boys in the hospital now found a few cigarettes in the working in the organizing drive foc'sle lockers and were forgiv­ here with seven to ten ships report that things arc going and carrying out the routine ing about that until one bright paying off each week. However, smoothly and that they ai'e be­ business of shipping. some of the Alcoa ships are be­ ing well treated. Silence this week from the guy sounded off. Branch Agents of the follow­ "We got you guys stuck," he ginning to come into port afte; Joi'dan and Morris, the Pa­ QUESTION, MR. TAFT ing ports: retorted, "all of our cigarettes making their last trips to Canada trolmen who contacted the Morn­ We see that the illustrious Mr. are in the bonded locker." With before winter really sets in. We ing Light, one of Waterman's BALTIMORE Taft is throwing his hat into the expect to have a port full of raised eybrows the customs C-2s on the Puerto Rico run, say BOSTON ring for the presidential nomina­ Alcoa ships in the very near agents scanned the manifest and s'ne is one of the swcllest feed­ BUFFALO tion. My. my, what a foolish future. saw only the declaration of one ing ships they ever have eaten CHICAGO boy! How does he think he can crewmember. Patrolmen really have been on on and that the boys on her are CLEVELAND antagonize' ten million union To say the least, the boys in the ball for the last couple of really fattening up. DETROIT members and still get their More power to the Stewards blue were disturbed, but not to weeks, working day and night to DULUTH votes? the extent of the crew when at get every ship paid off the day Department on the M o r n i n g , JACKSONVILLE Maybe he is a firm believer, as the payoff they found their pay it hits port. In the two weeks, Light. Keep up the good work. TAMPA Robert Bruce was, in the old they have paid off 18 and signed impounded. The Hall here put in a coca saying, "If at first you don't suc­ TOLEDO on 11. cola machine recently. Members ceed, try, try again." The boys who hadn't bothered The deadline for port re­ Coal and nitrate .shipments are can grab a cool one now with­ to' declare their cigarettes were Question of the week: What ports, monies due, etc., is denied their pay and told to re­ taking the lead here. Both Wat­ out going outside for it. We ex­ SIU man sl^pt soundly through ' the Monday proceeding pub­ port to the Custom House for erman and Alcoa have coal ship­ pect to get a cigarette machine a fire in his own house in Mar­ lication. While every effort ments to Europe and Waterman in the near future. trial." cus Hook—and him a volunteer . will be made to use in the has been sending out quite a The Union represented the fireman? current issue material re­ few Liberties and C-2s loaded men at the trial where they" were Just in case you insist on com­ ceived after that date, space with nitrate for the Far East. hit with fines totalling $500. The ing down here in spite of the commitments .generally do fines could have been hung on Men on the beach are learning poor shipping, the address of the not permit us to do so. the Purser, but the crew felt to keep out of the way of the new Hall is: 811 Market Street, J that he had a to^gh enough time local Gestapo—the city police— j Marcus Hook. /h/rser Cats A// The Tough Breaks In Book And Winds Up Behind The Old Family Plow Mobile Shipping Holds Steady And Future Looks Even Better NO NEWS?? ^5 �Page Six T BE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Oclober 31. 1947 AFL UNION SOLIDARITY Shoregang Jobs Hit Skids In PR But Shipping Booms In Island By SALVADOR COLLS 1 n •' r SAN JUAN—While shipping is for just hanging around the keeping a good pace, shoregang waterfront. work in this port has hit the BEEFS LESSENING skids, at least tempoi-arily . Coincidentally with the slow­ Up until this week there has been plentj"^ of work to keep the down in shoregang work we beachcombers busy, but now it Iiave had a slackening off "of looks like they might have to beefs in this port. There is no take ships if they want to turn relation betwen the two, how­ ever. a buck or two. We had a beef on the Ponce While a few of the beachcombDe Leon, Waterman scow, revol­ . ers have swallowed their pride ving around the Chief Engineer and shipped out. the beach is and the ship's water. becoming more crowded with The ship had recently been sun-loving Seafarers from the acquired from the Navy and, as mainland coming ashoi-e from always, she was all fouled up. eveiy ship. She has only one line from the A few weeks ago I mentioned domestic service tank, but when that the local cops were bother­ she hits drydock in Mobile this ing SIU members around liere. is going to be corrected. Now the situation is reversed— The Wild Ranger was in port when there are a few ships in looking like a bi'and new job. port, the cops swoop down and She was clean as a whistle and run all the women into the clink not a beef aboai'd, thanks to the where they are fined two bills fine job done by the Ship's Dele­ gate. At the moment we have four ships in the island ports and four here in San Juan Harbor without a single beef pending on any of them. New SIU Outfit Sails First Ship From West Coast DIFFICULT TASK When the AFL Electrical Workers began a drive to organize the 1,000 employees of the West­ ern Electric Company in Duluth, Minn., the Duluth branch of the SIU Great Lakes District lent its Hall for a headquarters. This was another example of SIU solidarity with other unions. Third Steward Keeps Department Clean; By JACK (AUSSIE) SHRIMPTON I hope these ships pull out and worry and is a- very impor­ this bull, as nothing can stop the The Third Steward without having any beefs or tant cog in the big wheel of the shortage becoming known, with SAN FRANCISCO—Sailing out shortages crop up. The Third Steward is some­ Stewards Dept. the inevitable result that while of this port last week was the Sometimes it's pretty hard to the Steward cannot pin the theft J. M. Davis of the Pratt Steam­ get replacements to the Island times called "the Second Stew­ The Storekeeper on his Storekeeper, he will never­ ship Company. This company ports due to the fact that most ard's man" because he works en­ tirely with that official. He is in theless, quickly can him for some­ has just signed the full SIU con­ This rating, aboard a passenger charge of all the cleaning stores, thing else. tract and the Davis is making crockery, and glassware which ship, is a hard one to fill, as most These wartime shenanigins are her first trip under the SIU flag. he issues on the say-so of his of the guys who throw in for it over and the wartime Storekeep­ .seem to have the wrong idea. This promises to be a big boss. During the war, when Liber­ er had better realize it. His store­ boost to the SIU out here on the Another of his jobs is to su­ ties were converted into troop rooms must be spotlessly clean, West Coast as the company has pervise the work of the Porters carriers, this rating was gener­ and he must be able to put his just purchased four flat tops from and any of the men employed on ally revived, and almost anyone hand on anything at a moment's the Navy. These ships will go day work because of a poor pas­ could have the job for the ask­ notice, and to that end he should into operation as soon as they senger list. ing, with the consequence that have a good memory. He gets clear the shipyard whei'e they This squad of men is callqd the wrong guys got 'the rating quite a slice of overtime because are undergoing repairs and re­ "the Chain-gang" and works on and now consider themselves cap­ it is nearly always impossible for conversion. any general cleaning job that the able Storekepers, which they him to fit his working hours into When crews are called for Second Steward wants done, but most certainly are not. everyone else's, and he must al­ these ships they will go into the the Third Steward is in charge It is a hard job and calls for a ways be standing by his store­ South American run to Buenos of these jobs don't allow enough of them. hell of a lot of knowledge of the rooms during the passenger meal Aires. time for a man to get his gear He also looks after the quarters care of perishable foods and their hours. Incidentally, the Serang aboard together and get aboard the ship. of the Chief, Assistant, and Sec­ stowage. The Storekeeper works The Storekeeper and the As­ That's the number one reason ond Steward, for which of course, with the Assistant Chief Steward sistant. Chief Steward take the the Davis is San Francisco's exPatrolman Tim Kelly. With Tim for these ships sailing shorthand- they pay him at the end of the and between them they control physical inventory before get­ aboard I know this first trip will ed in spite of all we do to see trip, and more often than not he and issue all stores of every de­ ting home, and if the former has be a good one. What with an old- that this doesn't happen. issued his .stores in the proper will assist the Second in the run­ scription. time SIU man aboard to handle, This being meeting night here ning of the Deck games and simi­ The first qualification of- a manner and kept proper records at the Hall, we have enough men lar matters. On the'homeward Storekeeper is honesty as he is during the voyage this job will things they can't miss. to crew a couple of ships; but bound voyage he takes an in­ the first 'guy that all the petty- not bo half the headache that ' PORT IS BUSY tomorrow they'll all be long gone ventory of his cleaning stores so bums and chiselers of the v/ater- some Stewards and Storekeepers The old Gold Coast has really back into the Island's hinterland. that the Second Steward can re­ front try to corrupt. He is often make of it. The rumor is that they have quisition for same. offered large sums of cash, par­ been humming of late with quite "WATCHES STOWAGE struck gold back there; if this is A good Third Steward, work­ ticularly in foreign ports, "to turn a few Isthmian and Waterman Upon the first sign of spoilage ships paying off in this neigh­ true, I'm going to beat it for ing closely with his Second, can his back for five minutes,'' but the Storekeeper must consult the save "the Deucer" hours of work he is only a sucker if he falls for borhood. We paid off the Frank­ Ponce too. Steward, and it is very importlin K. Lane in Portland last week ant that he personally supervise and the SS Governor is due for the .stowing of the refrigerato-rs a payoff this week in San Fran­ iso that he can tell the longshore­ cisco. men where he wants all his per­ The Governor has a fine crew By E. S. HIGDON that the costs of food and clothThe Journal of Commerce re- ishable stores. aboard and I know the payoff A good Storekeeper can help ing have risen far beyond the ported this week that President PHILADELPHIA — The tempo will be a pleasure. to reduce much of the waste that recent raises granted labor, so it Truman is going to call a special At the moment, we are in ne­ of shipping in this port^remains looks like labor will once more be session of Congress to submit to goes on aboard passenger ships gotiations with the Moran Tow­ about the same as last week— forced to seek adequate remu- it a program for the control of just by intelligent issuance, and i thereby greatly reauce the operat­ ing and Transportation Company. pretty slow. We had a little ship­ neration. inflation. ing cost of the Department by This outfit has taken over the ping spurt on Monday and Tues­ While we are on the subject of While he is on the subject of I which ia Chief Steward is judged job of delivering four LSTs and day when we shipped about fifty rising prices it has been a sur­ control, we, the seamen, should by the Company. a large tugboat to Lisbon, Portu­ men, but the prospects for the prise to me that the press has bring forth our suggested con­ coming week don't look any too gal. For that reason alone, he 'is not told us the reasons for the trol measures. One of them is promising. worth his weight in overtime and, We are woi'king ofl an agreeto have Congress get control of We had eleven ships in port tremendous increases. as the rating is only one step ent for this delivery job and itself before it gives away our during the past week, of which WHIPPING BOY away from a Stewardship, he s soon as the matter is settled nine were in transit and two paid entire merchant fleet and with need never be out of employ­ 1 will let the LOG readers in on off. For the coming week we ex­ As I recall, the press walloped it the livelihood of thousands of ment once he has proven his abil­ the details. pect to handle payoffs aboard the hell out of the unions last year seamen. ity to hold the job. Quiet is the word for activity Coastal Mariner and the M'V-l by blaming the rise in costs of all When Congress makes a pres­ His is one of the most respon­ out here at the moment. No of the Bull Lines. commodities on labor. As their ent of our ships to foreign pow­ sible ratings in the Stewards De­ strikes in progress and all SUP Why I bontinue to read the proof they maintained that labor ers, as Senator Brewster of partment. For any man who agreements signed and sealed for newspapers, I don't know. All I was asking for raises far beyond Maine proposes, we can kiss our wants to make a career of sea­ another year. From where I sit, get is high blood pressure, but the cost of living. jobs goodbye and start looking faring in the Stewards Depart­ it looks like clear sailing for the anyway, the papers this week Now I'm wondering what their around for forty acres and a ment this is the job in which he old Gold Coast. made known the obvious fact excuse will be this time. mule. " I can really show his mettle. By W. H. SIMMONS Shipping Spurt Fizzles Out In Phiiiy W 4 t 1\ �Friday. Ocfober 31, 1947 THE S E A F A n E H LOG Page Seven 1 Baltimore SIU Holds Line With Shipyard Workers Above picture shows the sign one Bsltimore SIU member carried while walking the picketline in support of the striking CIO Shipyard workers. Hun­ dreds of other SIU-SUP men are also doing their part in the same baef. The coffee truck, pictured at the left, is a great m.orale builder. There's nothing like a cup of hot, steaming java when the going gets tough, and after walking the picketlines for more than five months, as the Shipyard workers and their supporters, the SIU, have been doing, the going is really tough. They go to picketlines in style in Baltimore. At least the SIU men who stand picket watches with the Shipyard workers do. This truck has seen plenty of service: first during the 1946 General Strike, then the Isthmian Strike, and it is now being used to transport SIU members to various Shipyard workers' picketlines in Baltimore. The familiar white caps of the Seafarers stand out on the CIO Shipyard workers picketline. From the beginning of the strike, the Union has assisted the Bethlehem Shipyards strikers, and SIU support has helped them keep their lines solid. We helped them in other cities also. 1 �'•'' Page Elghl AFL Confab NamesGreen, Drives On T-H THE SEAFAnER$ BROTHERS IN LOG NEED "" • • s Friday, October 31, 1947 Marshall Plan Brings New Hope To Germany SAN FRANCISCO — Denounc­ ing communist aggression in the strongest terms ho could com­ mand, Dr. Kurt Schumacher, onearmed chairman of Germany's So­ cial Democrat party and survivor of ten years in a Nazi concentra­ tion camp, told. the AFL conven­ tion here that the Marshall Plan had brought "new hope" to de­ vastated Europe. SAN FRANCISCO —The 66th Convention of the AFL came to a close after a two-week session which saw-William Green and George Meany unanimously re elected President and Secretary Treasurer I'espectively. After the convention,*Green commenced his 24th term as President. Also elected unanimously were the following members of, the Executive Council: William L Schumacher said that although Hutcheson, Matthew Woll, Joseph Germany deserved plenty of N. Weber, George M. Harrison punishment, there were many Daniel J. Tobin, Harry C. Bates W. D. Mahon, W. C. Birthright, Germans worthy of the confi­ W. C. Doherty, David Dubinsky dence of their neighbors, and Charles J. McGowan, Herman L that only if these Germans got Winter, Dan W. Tracy. Tracy that confidence could Europe as succeeded John L. Lewis whose a whole be reorganized success­ name was not placed in nomina­ fully. tion. Proof that the German workers In addition, the convention wanted democratic freedom was took the following notable ac­ found, he said, in the fact that tions: that they had not adopted Com­ A swell outfit, the Crew of the SS T. J. Jackson has already raised $553 for the defense of munist totalitarianism as had so 1) Authorized a vigorous edu­ two of their number held in British Guiana on a murder charge growing out of the accidental cational and political drive for many workers in other parts of death in a scuffle of the Captain of a Liberty launch. Europe. repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act through a newly created body. Labor's Educational and Politi­ cal League. 2) Adopted a clear-cut foreign policy endorsing the l^Iarshall Plan for aiding Europe and By M. QUIRKE with the first ball. Only it was­ • After the screams had died strongly assailing the expansion­ n't a moose—it was a horse. down, our character fi'iend, now MONTREAL—Every port has ist policies of the Soviet Union. known as "Maurice the Horse," Our confused friend got away its "characters" and Montreal is 3) Drafted a positive legisla­ returned to the Hall with his from his kill in a hurry and no exception. The first of these tive program for 1948 calling for {Continued from Page I) tale of woe—minus a very fine headed back for camp. On the "characters" made his an effective national housing and, according to the witnesses, so-called d'ebut" h"ere'last'we'ek, and There- way back, he ran into another rifle, and $150 which he shelled plan, the broadening, of social se­ came out with an iron bar. moose — this time a real one, out as a fine for illegal hunting. by hangs a tale. curity coverage and an increase In another fight that followed, which he knocked off with some But 1, of course, am still wait­ This character paid off the MV • in benefits paid, a national health the captain and one of his hands very pretty shooting. ing for my steaks, as Maurice insurance plan and a boost in were tossed overboard. Witnesses Gadsden and then decided 'to As you just can't throw a the minimum wage level to at saw them both start swimming take a hunting trip before ship­ moose over your shoulder and ping out again. least 75 cents an hour. ashore. The helper got there, but ViPEs! UOOKlT /I He came in to tell me all about drag it back home, he was faced 4) Protested the rising tide of the captain apparently failed to with a transportation problem. Avi'm MOOSE'I his proposed trip, then took off inflation and demanded Govern­ make it and later on the George­ So off to the, nearest farm he for the woods, leaving me with -V ment action to lower prices. town police said they had found visions of deer and moose steaks went to bum a horse with which 5) Raised the per capita tax lis body. that would adorn my table on his to drag out his meat ration. After paid by affiliated unions of the Seven men, including Radio promising the farmer all kinds return. AFL from a base rate of two Operator Earl Kiphart who turn­ But there's many a slip twixt of moose steaks, the farmer cents per member a month to a ed up after the fight, were held the steak and the lip—and Bro­ agreed to lend him the plug for flat rate of three cents, to yield by the police. The next morning ther, what a slip this turned out the job, and set out to harness an extra $1,000,000 a year in in­ in court, eight "witnesses" who, the nag for the hauling opera­ to be! come. crewmembers of the Jackson, say, It appears game was not so tion. 6) Voted to intensify the AFL's appeared virtually from now- plentiful as had been expected, WHO DUN IT? organizing drive in the South and where, "identified" Boutwell and so our hunting friend decided to extend it into a national drive. Youtzy as the ones who had to try his hand with the jacking Everything was going off well, 7) Urged expanded federal aid shoved the captain and his help­ light. He waited for darkness until the farmer chanced upon lost the moose—the real one—to for the nation's educational insti­ er over the side. The upshot is and when it came, off he went. his old grey mare stretched out the game warden. tutions and for the welfare of that Youtzy and Boutwell face a on the sod cold as ice, with a SIGHTS "MOOSE" I don't know what moral can murder rap in a foreign port. school children. bullet in its noggin. Luck, it seemed, was riding the be gained from this saga of During the trip the aroused 8) Amended the AFL constitu­ range for the hunter. He had Now the farmer was a guy Maurice the Horse, but if any of tion to permit directly affiliated crewmembers raised $221 in cash, been out only about an hour who can't take a joke and you guys are contemplating a federal unions to sign non-Com­ and when the Jackson paid off when he sighted his first moose. promptly called upon the local hunting trip with our hero you munist affidavits and use the they chipped in an additional He drew a bead, pulled the trig­ gendarmes. He loudly demanded had better take along a pair of services of the National Labor $332. But even $553 will not be ger—a perfect shot. to be reimbursed for his late de­ specs. enough since defense lawyers are Relations Board. He brought down his target parted plug. It might save you money. Complaints against District 50 demanding $2,500 with $1,000 paid in advance, and neither of the United Mine Workers, which several unions claimed Youtzy, Boutwell nor their fami­ had infringed upon their jurisdic­ lies can raise that kind of money. GRIM REMINDER tions, were referred to the Execu­ tive Council. "Union ^ officials consider the By KEITH ALSOP and only the Del Valle, Mississ­ berth, and the few members plight of Youtzy and Boutwell a ippi, paid off last week. ashore who might get involved GALVESTON—With the Cities grim reminder to SlU members in drinking sprees are laying off The only ships in transit now of what can happen to seamen Service election going on, all until shipping picks up. are the Charles H. Cugle, Water­ who get in trouble. They point Cities Service Tankers that hit man, and the Steel Fabricator, Duke Hinder is back from the out that seamen are entitled to Brothers Ernst Schiwek whatever recreation is available the Texas Area will be boarded Isthmian, both at Beaumont, and border after performing on the and John Zohil are drydockthe Paoli, Cities Service, at Lake grunt and groan circuit where he but that they should always re­ as soon as they arrive in port. ing at the moment in St. Charles. It will -be of great assistance wrestles under the name of member that fforeign jails and Agnes Hospital in Philadel­ The crew of the Cugle wanted Frenchy La Duke. courts are rugged. Moreover, to the officials in Texas if the phia. they say, American seamen '"n Ships Organizers call the Gal­ more rice and we got some plac­ Brother D. Lee, SUP, is in port Time hangs heavy on their foreign ports are foreigners veston Hall, collect, as soon as ed aboard, so it looks like plenty waiting for the perfect ship to hands. A visit or a letter they dock. of Red Beans and Rice for the come in looking for a Bosun. themselves. from their shipn^es would This will be a big help as the boys this trip. cheer them up and make However, officials know the F. W. Grant, W. Bargone, W. There were some minor beefs, C^nnavan, A. C. McAlpin, along their days of hospitalization bauxite run is tough, and that the territory is large, and unless we pass a little faster. ports on the run are even tough­ get this help, your ship may be too, but these were all settled in with W. E. Rowan and J. L. Let the boys know that er. Convinced that Boutwell and ready to sail before we know the usual manner to the satisfac­ Harris, SUP, are in the Marine tion of all hands. they are remembered i>y Youtzy are facing a bum rap, the ship is in. Ho.spital, but all are on the im­ they are doing everything in their fellow Seafarers. Shipping has dropped off here The gashounds have really proving side and will soon be their power to help them. with no ships at all signed on been giving this port a wide back on the production line. JaiksonCrew Gives Support To Shipmates Maurice The Horse Fouled Up in Canada Galveston Keeps Close Tabs On Cities Service Look Them Up . i �Friday. October 31. 1947 THE SEAFAREHS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS THEIR TRIP MARKED BY SMOOTH SAILING Rice Crew Tosses 'Package' To Hungry Men Of The Hills Life took on a rosier hue, even if only briefly, for the standby crew aboard the SS Newhall Hills, a tanker under­ going repairs in a Southampton, England, shipyard. The break in the otherwise dull ex- ® De.spite the "hot" condition of istence came in the form of a surprise" package delivered last their ship, the Rice men are in week to the crew by their fel­ good humor, McNally reports. low-Seafarers of the H. M. Rice, Chief Cook Lcroy Gulley, is feed­ an Alcoa Liberty, which made an ing them well and the skipper is a considerate fellow. He gave all unscheduled stop in England. In the package were most of hands a draw and the crew.s of the things the Newhall Hills men both vessels joined in a "royal have been doing without—candy, drinking party at the Royal Pier, gum and "above all, American ci­ McNally continues. "Here are" the names of the garettes." The Rice crew ap­ parently learned of their Union swell gang of^ SIU men aboard Brothers' plight from an article the Rice,"'McNally writes: appearing recently in the LOG, K. LarSon, D. Wheller, J. which described the scarcity of L. Leonard of the Deck DepartAmerican supplies aboard the ris, E. Elrick, L. McDonald and battered tanker, victim of an ex­ Marks, H. Leavelle, S. Dopranick, plosion when she was rammed V. Doparnick, P. Miller, Tex Morin the fog-bound English Chan­ ment. Black Gang men are: R. nel several months ago. One of Boone, G. Bedard, L. Naegel, R. the crew was killed in the acci­ Stewart, B. Waits, P. Sperdando, dent. and J. Michel. In the Stewards Department ' Crewmembers of the SS Minot Victory say "shipping Isthmian isn't so sought." In fact, DEEP THANKS are: Edward O. Johnson, L. Gulthey urge Seafarers "not to hesitate grabbing an Isthmian ship." News of the Rice crew's ley, E. Logan, M. Morgan, R. Identification accompanying photo was as follows: front row. left to right. E. Hall. Oiler; A. thoughtfulness reached the LOG Mixan, R. Bowman, and O. Butin a communication from Barney ler. Newman. AS; G. Decker, OS; S. Ellis. AB; M. E/ans. DM; J. Trosclair. Wiper; N. Costello. Stew­ McNally, a Newhall Hills man. And to prove that it never ard. Second row. left to right: D. McElroy, AB and J. Zauher, Ch. Cook. Life ring row: O. Field­ He expressed the whole gang's rains, it pours, McNally attached ing. Asst. Elec.; W. Holland. Ch. Elec.; R. Callahan. OS; D. Cochran. Bosun and W. Smith. AB. gratification for the package and'the following postcript to his let-' a batch of reading matter which ter: Standing, left to right: A. Pontiff, Util.; H. Taylor. MM; M. Duckworth. 2nd Cook; J. Suhar. accompanied it. Jr. Eng.; C. Iverson. DM; R. Roberson. AB; M. Jones. Jr. 3rd Mate; E. Leary. MM; F. Nelson. AB; NOT TONIGHT! Oddly enough, were it not for R. Grotevant. Ch. Mate; O. Jones. Jr. Eng.; J. Novak. Ch. Eng.; S. Jupp, 1st Asst. Eng.. and J. something of a minor calamity "While in the launch .going M. Csuka. Master. Taken in Los Angeles harbor, photo was submitted by Ships Photographers aboard the Rice, the Newhall ashore to mail this letter aboulr of San Pedro., Hills lads might still be gasping the Rice, we came across a Bernfor a few drags of an American tein ship in for bunkers. There cigarette, writes McNally. were many men on her that we Bound for Finland with a load knew, so we spent the evening of coal picked up in Port Arthur, aboard "and to hell with going With the SS Florida scheduled Johnnie, Roberts was elected re- out of the red. He added that no Texas, the Rice put in at the ashore that night. She was tht to 'be in Havana on shipboard cording secretary. jdues payments could be accepted English port when fire broke out SS Richard Moczkowski. meeting night, crewmembers of ,Acting to have all needed rethe Miami branch until it was^jn her cargo. It was then that "Our brothers on that ship the P&O passenger ship held pairs attended to while the ves- ^^dequately supplied with dues the Rice men pitched the bun­ treated us as well as they did on their regular meeting at the sel is in drydock at Newport and assessment stamps. dles of goodies to their SIU the Rice. Captain Ross opened Miami Branch Oct. 20. The ves­ News, the Florida men instructed Prior to adjournment, the oath brothers. the slopchest for us and only for sel is scheduled to enter drydock the crew Jaking her to drydock of obligation was administered to McNally says that he, along the lack of American dollars we for overhaul on the return from to see that she was returned to 20 of the Florida crew. with George Donnelly and Mickey would have had as many smokes the Cuban port. Miami in ship-shape condition. Mickiewicz, went aboard the as we wanted at sea stores prices. The meeting was called to or­ Rice to convey their shipmates' This crew thinks he is one of the WARNING GIVEN der by Sailor Hall at 6 p. m., with thanks. While aboard they talked best. 155 Bookmen and seven TripOne of the crew pointed out "Charlie Palmer is ship's dele­ with the British fire marshall, carders and Permit men in at­ that two Deck Department men who said that in all his j'ears in gate . . . We had to leave in a tendance. Elected to chair the had worked overtime for time the harbor the situation on the hurry for if you miss a launch' meeting was Major Costello; off. A motion carried unanimous­ Rice was his biggest headache. over here you're a dead duck. I ly warned that any such prac­ After considering several -ways didn't get a chance to get many tices in the future would result of putting out the fire, McNally of the Brother's names but a few When the crew of the SS Del in offenders being brought up on of them are Peter Moreni, Tenny­ Alba, Voyage No. 3, chipped in chal-ges. son Ashe and Bosun George for a donation to their SIU broth­ Billick." LAYOFF QUESTION ers at the U. S. Marine Hospital Deiu Brothers: - So, for awhile, at least, the Heated discussion also center­ at Fort Stanton, N. M., it was a We've been gelling plenty Newhall Hills' nightmare was ed around the question of what to heart-warming act that won the ended. of letters from you about do with the men laid off while sincqre appreciation of the seven the stinkers and the bum i^ the Florida was in drydock. It was SIU men who- benefitted. ships. In a letter to Earl Sheppard, ° agreed that since only a skele­ But we feel sure some of New Orleans Port Agent, who ton crew would be aboard dur­ the other Log readers would ing the overhaul, those men laid had forwarded the check, Marion like to hear about the good Send in Rie minutes of off would be entitled to their D. Penry, spokesmen for the times you have in strange your ship's meeting to the jobs when the ship returned to Seafarer patients at Fort Stanton, ports, too. There are a lot of New York Hall. Only in that Miami. It was pointed out that expressed the thanks of his broth- 'v boys on tbe beach today ers and himself. The money had way can the membership act maintaining a crew on the Flor­ who'd like to know what bqen divided equally among I ida had posed some difficulties on your recommendations« goes on in Rio or Copenha­ ' and that the men who had been them, he wrote. gen. Yokohamaa or Cape­ and then the minutes can be quoted the Hre marshall as say­ The donation from the Del Alba ing, it 'was decided to have the riding her all summer were town. printed in the LOG for the therefore, "entitled to their jobs crew totaled $116, and each of ship discharge her cargo and So drop us a line and let us benefit of all other SIU during the season." hear what you've been doing. j,he following men was on the that the "fire is to be extinguish­ crews. Try to keep your letters to ed during the discharging pro­ Brother Hall told the meeting' receiving end of $16.57: Hold those shipboard meet­ about 300 words or less? so that since the Port of Miami was j p Williamson, R. S. Luflin, cess." ings regularly, and send we can print them all. Many being run on a temporary basis, ^ "And that's'what the man said," those minutes in as soon as thanks. Brothers. all finances would be conducted Supmsk., A. McGu.gan, C, McNally insists, "He said it, possible. That's the SIU wayl The Editor through the Tampa Branch, thus Middleton, R. B. Wright, M. D. that's what he said. We heard Penry. enabling both branches to stay him!" Florida Men Hold Lively Meeting In Miami SIU Hospitalized Thank Del Alba Contributers Send In Letters On Your Voyages Send Those Minutes �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 31, 1947 SEAFARER SAM SAYS: SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief By HANK u~ GALLAGHER (Midland) Sept. 22—Chairman, A1 Smith; Secre­ tary, John Theisen. Minutes of previous meeting read, and ac­ cepted. Engine delegate reported progress being made aft, washing machine obtained and other items ^ either obtained or on way. Deck delegate reported new wasliing machine and shower forwarded, also percolators. Steward dele­ gate reported promise of new shower and other repairs. Messroom, previously closed, was re­ opened under condition that it be kept clean. ALAWAI, Sep;. 21—Chairman Motion carried that all mem­ Eckhoff; Secretary Faulkner. bers must keep their books paid New Business: Motion by Tamling up while on ship. All hands, that writing desks be put in all agreed to drop into union halls crewmembers' rooms. Motion by whenever possible and to give at Allman •hat a drinking' fountain least four hours notice before get­ be placed somewhere convenient ting off. Thanks extended to for the longshorerAen. Good and Captain and other officers for Welfare: Everyone satisfied with cooperation in obtaining im­ the way things are progressing. provements. Meeting stood in si­ Some suggestions as to how they lence one minute for departed could be improved. Steward L. Brothers lost at sea. G. Moore and cooks given a vote of appreciation. 4. t t MARINE ARROW. Aug. 31— Chairman R. A. Michaud; Secre­ tary W. H. Ormsby. Good and Welfare: Suggestibn to get new life jackets, cots, pillows and mat-, tresses. Suggestion to check slopX X chest before leaving port. Deci­ MARYMAR, Aug. 31 —Chair­ sion to ask master to have all man Rhodes; Secretary Steve hands on duty while raising and Stevens. New Business: Motion lowering booms for reasons of carried that a six man committee safety. Suggestion to procure be elected to represent crew in new library of books. Agreed to general beef about the quantity have radio in messhall fixed. One and quality of chow. Steward minute of silence for Brothers was told by Skipper that he as­ sociated with the crew too much. lost at sea. Brothers, don't fail to vote in this coming election. Be an active member as well as knowing your Union constitution, those shipping rules, your Union officials and the news of the Union through your official newspaper, the LOG. Reading the back issues of the LOG and keeping up to date with every LOG that comes out every Fri­ day is the obligation of every man. Whether on ship or ashore, pass Good and Welfare: Union policy those LOGs along to your shipmates. explained to tripcards. Motion i 44carried for entire crew to stick Brother George Meaney just came in from a trip on the together until all beefs are set­ Nampa Victory with a lot of oldtimers aboard. There was A1 tled. Soothers, Arthur Thompson, "Old Chile" Dusan de Dusan, Joe t t t Kelly, Jimmy Johnston. "Big" Holbrook, Carl Carlson, Tommy FELTORE, Aug. 30—Chairman Maguife. Their ship broke down and they stayed two weeks in Warfield; Secretary McGinn. Lisbon—which must have been a welcome treat, as ports go. Prenfergasf elected Deck Dele­ Brother George Meaney just sent us a letter from the Boston gate. Motion made to merge the' U. 3. Marine Hospital, the Brighton: "Tell Chile, Thompson, meeting into a general discus­ Pete King and Lee that I'm up here. I previously went over to sion, Complaint on inadequate the Staten Island Marine Hospital and boy, what a terrible set number of cups, spoons and up for admitting patients there. After waiting for four hours knives in the pantry at coffee there still was no soap. There were three men ahead of men time. Brother Hanks moved that when I sat down to wait my turn. All you need is a cot and a XXX the stores be checked in port be­ can of food to be all set to wait for another few hours. My ad­ ENOS A. MILLS, Aug. 3 — fore leaving as there was a short­ Chairman H. Kreutz; Secretary dress is: Ward 3 West, U. S. Marine Hospital, Brighton, Mass." age of fresh milk, ice cream and Suall. Delegates' reports accept­ , Good luck, George, and a fast recovery! everything in the line of food. ed. New Business: Motion car­ 44. 4. Hoffman moved that the Patrol­ ried to instruct ship's delegate to Last week we saw that oldtimer. Brother Otto Preussler, with man be seen and if possible, have get report from each department his mustache, showing all the ships (105 of them) he has been on the delegate elected in Hall be­ head as to available soap. Mo­ since 1905. Brother Preussler celebrated his 62nd birthday with a fore coming to the ship so stores tion carried that bosun ask cap­ night in Havana, Cuba, in the Seatrain Bar, by the way . . . Here can be checked before ship leaves tain for permission to convert are some oldtimers who may be still in town: A. De Costa, F. Lillie, port. black out screens to regular v.. Helms, F. Fromm, E. Hill, E. O'Brien, V. Capitana, E. Berg, T. H. screens for each foc'sle. Toohy, A. Peterson, S. Calleja, J. Hopkins, O. Srept, B. Ledo, A. Iverson, R. Ayers, E. Larson, I. Sieger, J. Mikalajonas, A. Allie, J. X X i Cobral and B. Ledo. MAIDEN CREEK, Aug. 23— Chairman C. E. Brown; Secre­ 444tary Ernest Darpinian. Delegates There's an important election going on right now among reported no beefs in their depart­ XXX the tanker seamen sailing the Cities Service tankers. We are of MONTAUK POINT, Sept. 30— ments. New Business: Motion by the opinion that nearly every one of these seamen has heard Charman Joe Kramer; Secretary Darpinian that each department and seen the wages and conditions which the SIU has won for George Midgett. Delegates re­ make a repair list and the indi­ various seamen—the biggest demonstration, for example, was ported everything running vidual delegates of each depart­ for Isthmian seamen—and they no doubt are convinced what smoothly in SIU fashion. New ment give these lists to the ship's the SIU can d.o for them. Of course, no shipping company ever Business: Suggestion by Lawson delegate who will in turn give wants a unionized bunch of men sailing its ships but why that all ports forward on maiq. same to the ship's agent in New should the seamen lose out in plenty of bee/s, wages and condi­ deck be repaired since they are York. Discussion on matter of tions plus no job security. More and more seamen are waking sprung. Discussion by crew on men in Engine Department hav­ up to the fact that it pays to be SIU and have that protection possibilities of drawing, salvage ing Jo pay for penicillin. of jobs as well as conditions and wages. money for bringing in disabled XXX 44' 4ship. Education: Decision to try EDWARD LIVINGSTON, Here's a letter from Brother Franklin Smith writing from Mo­ to hold more regular meetings. Sept. 13—Chairman J. C. Lockbile aboard the Yugoslavia Victory: "Not a worry in the world about wood; Secretary Virgil W. CauXXX the high cost of living. Plenty of gals to romance with. I'll have ALAWAI, July 9 — Chairman del. Delegates reported no beefs you all know we don't stand for no snow down South, suh! Tain't Chambless: Secretary Faulkner. in their departments. New Busi­ allowed. Yankee stuff. Well, I didn't get me a Far East run—just Delegates reported no beefs. New ness: Motion carried that new an old Isthmian inter-coastal trip. But she may go to the Far East Business: Motion by L. B. Moore mirrors be put in all foc'sles and yet, while my fingers are crossed. Hope you're not walking the that permit issued to Messman that the fan be moved in Fire­ floors at night and the best regards" . . . Brother Woodie Lockwood Raymond Pitts be pulled for ne­ man and Oiler's foc'slo—Motion beachfuHy writes from San Juan: "A news flash—Tommy Beachie glect of duty and indifferent at­ proposed by Juan Rios. Motion Murray shipped out. Of course it was not in the usual manner. titude. Good and Welfare: Sug­ by Dockery that each delegate Tommy took the job after an AB was hospitalized. Shipping here gestions made for keeping the make up a repair list in tripli­ has been rather slow and no shore gang work for a week. All messhall clean and cups washed cate, one for the Captain, one for the boys have shipped except Red Morgan and myself. Regards to between meals. Proper clothing the department head and one for all." the patrolman. to be worn in the messhall. STEEL CHEMIST, Sept. 18— Chairman I. W. Magarvy; Secre­ tary E. J. Laws. Delegates report­ ed all in order in Iheir depart­ ments. New Business: Li.st of ne­ cessary repai."s read to members pi-e.'-cnt and approved. Good and Welfare: Discussion on keeping engine room doors closed'so as to keep intense heat from crew's quarters. 1 1 t MARINA, Aug. 24.^—Chairman Reynesa; Secretary R. Rodriguez. Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. New Busi­ ness: Motion to find out'' from San Juan patrolman if a man who works in soaneone's place is entitled to get wages plus over­ time. Motion by Carbone that no painting be done until Engine department showers and heads are painted. Motion by DeMea that a special time be set aside for exchanging linens. i <•; I. til X t X COASTAL MARINER, Sept. 21 —Chairman R. W. Mills; Secre­ tary Francisco Cornier. Motion made to accept all delegates re­ ports also to ask patrolman about overtime for the baker making bread between continental ports. New Business: Motion by Mills that all delegates check books and get things in order for pa­ trolmen. Motion by Conners that* a meeting be held both when go­ ing to Puerto Rico and returning regardless of how few days at sea. Go'od and Welfare: Sugges­ tion made to have each delegate make a repair list and that one delegate call or go to the Hall to notify patrolman of payoff day. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. XXX STEEL CHEMIST, Sept. 28— Chairman I. W. Magarvy; Secre­ tary E. J. Laws. Delegates re­ ports accepted. Education: New members told about not signing on or off without okay from the Patrolman. Discussion on way crew should conduct itself as good union men. Good and Wel­ fare: Agreed that ship's dele­ gate check the slopchest for quan­ tity, quality and differences of sizes. XXX WILLIAM H. CLAGETT, Sept. 16—Chairman Swanson; Secre­ tary Bullard. Motions carried: That the cleaning of the recrea­ tion room be split up between the three departments; that the black gang delegate see the chief engineer about getting a steam pipe for the laundry; that the stewards department empty gar­ bage at the break of the bulwarks aft instead of next to the house; that all departments be less noisy at mealtime. XXX BIENVILLE, Sept. 27 — Chair­ man Ray Pulliam; Secretary Chuck Welch. Good and Wel­ fare: Motion to have repair list checked oven New Business: Beef about who should paint of­ ficers rooms and the messhalls. Suggestion made that all mem­ bers have their Isthmian strike clearance before they are allow­ ed to sign on. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sca. �iZ' THE Friday. Oclober 31, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleyen i- THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS t Committeeman Log -A' Rhythms It's A Tough Way To Make A Living By Sleamboat O'Doyle When you're silting in a gin mill. And ihe lights are shining bright, And the orchestra is playing. And she looks as if she might. And everyone is laughing. And the whiskey's flowing free. And there's a. payoff in your pocket. And things are how they ought to be k—Just stop and think a minute Of the guys away out there, , Where the seas are running kind of rough. NEVVCOMEH LAUDS SrtJ OLDTIMER'S PINE EXAMPLE To the Editor: John Wanamaker Men Tool' Resources For Weekend Dip I wish to submit a well-deserved word of praise for an ex­ cellent example of an SIU oldtimer. Although a newcomer to the Union, I can well understand that this is the type of man who forms the backbone of the Broth­ erhood. Upon boarding the SS .Steel In­ ventor to relieve the old Carpen­ ter, Robert Morrison, I at first 1 found the quarters in the finest and cleanest shape that I have ever seen. Later, upon inspection of the carpenter's shop and his stores, When the picture of the Cre­ I found the same extremely clean dentials Committee appeared and orderly conditions to exist. in last week's LOG, it was I know that this trip will be noted that two members of the a real pleasure for there are no Three crewmembers indulge in some horse-play in pool committee were not present for backlogs of repairs or neglected the picture. Above we print maintenance. I only hope that I which was rigged on Wanamaker's after gun deck. the picture of Carlos Lee, Jj*., am a good enough man not to who was one of those left out. fall down on the example set by Lee was elected by the mem­ Brother Morrison. very simple. I did the same on To the Editor: bership on October 8, and the M. B. Lamar. Waterman, a Charles S. Johnston -OA)EfDRTHF served on the committee as a Very often we read about tough couple of years ago. 8oys OUT Deck Department man. SS Sfeel Invenfor and rough Isthmian skippers, There is not much more to say "THERE .. . that is why I am boasting about except that I and a couple of our skipper who doesn't fit this other men here liope that by the classification. time we get to New York this The Old Man is as good a fel­ To the Editor: what we should do about this low as they come and has re­ outfit will be completely union­ With storm clouds in the air. ized. I'm only sorry I wasn't able And thirty days of watches Two weeks ago I landed on the just now, but just hope that spect for union men. He came up to be out on the picketline td every one who reads this will sit through the foc'sle and has about A-slaring in their face; beach here in San Juan after down and think for a few min­ 20 years of sailing under his belt. help knock off this company. Not going anywhere at all paying off the SS Edward Liv­ We are still in this God for­ Or leaving any place— ingston. I happened to be the utes of some solution. What I Aboard our ship we are very saken place shuttling between Then order up an extra drink. Deck Delegate on one trip and am trying to point out are the fortunate to have a swimming Rastanura, Saudi Arabia and And down it with a grin— we had plenty of headaches to conditions and not a solution. pool on the after gun deck, and a Basrah, Iraq and it is hot as Cause you're gonna be a long cure. There were times when Let's all think it over before we fine pool it is. The pool is 24 x 18 blazes. Having been here, since decide on wh^ can be' done. way out. we were around the island that June we will sure be glad when I sincerely believe we can By the time they come in! we really needed a patrolman, we hit home port again. but he would be so busy in San benefit our organization by en­ H. Skaalegaard Juan and vicinity that he could­ deavoring to aid the union offi­ SS John Wanamaker cials in Puerto Rico. n't make it. . Harold Dockery, SUP In other words, fellows, we 'MOM' GRATEFUL have two men to covei-' the en­ tire island. Our Agent, Sal Colls FOR SENTIMENTS and our Patrolman, Ralph Ortiz,J OF GALVESTON MEN are I'eally doing a good job down here, but they peed a little help. To the Editor: To the Editor: This island is about 120 miles In reference to the piece in the I read a letter in the LOG long and 36 miles wide. That's a To the Editor: SEAFARERS LOG of August 22, (page 11) of Oct. 17, written by pretty big chunk of territory to A few weeks ago I was in Mo­ I was glad to hear that the boys Lloyd Sh^pt, telling why he cover, especially with the trav­ bile during a shipping emergency! are grateful for what I have done thought the recent story of the elling conditions they have to and was asked to take a job for them while in the Galveston contend with. SS Marymar "stinks." aboard the T. J; Jackson, a ship Marine Hospital. BELL TO BELL I was the Chief Cook on the Aiding the boys in the hospital Since there are only two men being moved from Mobile to New Marymar and I want to tell Orleans to load cargo. I took the is a life's work with me and I here, only one man can leave the Brother Short that never have I Time off on weekends is fun only wish I could do more for job just to help the Union along Hall. So, now you haven't even sailed with a more militant crew and didn't even take a change of on the Wanamaker. This view these boys. I feel Sweeney the than were the Brothers aboard got two jnen anymore but just of pool makes the ship look like Patrolman here deserves some of clothing with me. one man to cover the island. The the" Marymar. a luxury freighter. When we arrived in New Or­ the credit, too. He has been a As for leaving the West Coast Agent has to be here at all times leans, a Patrolman came aboard very good friend to the men over in such bad shape, I want to to take care of things. One man point out that the delegates were just can't take on all the beefs and told us we'd have to stay and 5 feet deep. (Enclosed are here, taking them cigarettes, also a hundred percent in favor of a here—it's just not possible. We aboard or he would see to it that photos o? crewmembers enjoy- home-made cake and money. ing a dip.) Sweeney and I work together "tie-up," and were only awaiting have the telephone of course, charges were placed againstus. We fill the pool every Satur- in this and I believe he goes to r thought the guy was kidding the green light from Union of­ now, and it sure is a wonderful inventmn and we thank old at first, as we were on coastwise day and Sunday. Many after- the hospital as often as possible ficials. Knowing the shipping rules man Bell for it but it doesn't articles and, as the ship was load- [ noons it is lots' of fun to swim but he can't make the hospital ing for South America, there was and take sunbaths. It is not like and the ships both the same day fore and aft, the Delegates were solve our problems. the days when I started sailing nothing to hold us aboard. While I was Ship's Delegate, I I wish to thank all the SIU too smart to order the crew on 13 years ago on a whale chaser didn't understand these things men for the kindness they have Instead of arguing with the guy the dock of their accord. The but I am on the beach now and I stayed :aboard the Ship rather,Antarctic. Having this shown me during the many visPatrolmen in Seattle and Port­ than cause a fuss. But some of P'ool makes one feel not like a I am just starting to get edu­ its I have made to their wards. land were aboard, "Mom" Knowlion Stores were put aboard at the cated. I understand many things the other fellows weren't so will- seaman but like a passenger on a cruise, especially out here in Galveston, Texas last 'minute, and with the aid of about our Puerto Rico branch ing to forgive and forget. Perhaps he didn't realize that the Persian Gulf. a Calmar-hired shipchandler, we now that I didn't know existed were cut short on food supplies. before and we should all try to we were simply transferring the POOL SIMPLE ship only because the Union had No doubt, as Brother Short understand it. I know right now that 95 per­ asked us to, and we had every To rig a pool is a simple matsaid. Calmer is easier to handle "on the West Coast, but the best cent of you fellows are going to reason in the world for piling ter; a few hatch covers and a place to "handle" them is on the say "Hell, look at Texas." Well, off. If he had talked it over with few wires plus a couple of turn East Coast, where their finky I won't argue that point, but if the cfew beforehand the matter buckles and old tarps. Put them headquarters are and where their Texas is like that to, let's could have been straightened all together and there you are. How many ships still have the crackpot Port Stewards operate. straighten things out there, too. out and everybody made happy. I will not give my opinion as to Earl D'Angelo,old gun turrets—plenty, so it is Winston Vickers Sees Hard Job In San Juan Chief Cook Explains Recent Marymar Beef I Brother Explains Jackson Beel m �Page Twelv* Ir X' Clarify Shipping List Status, Brother Says THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS WHO KNOW THEIR ONIONS ' ' - 5,... Friday, October 31, 1947 Poet 'Pop' Martin Tries His Hand, At Letter Writing To the Editor: To the Editor: Met Philly! Met Marcus Hook! This is a suggestion that has to Met some kind-faced bartenders do with the registration for ship­ all done out in white aprons. Met ping. Blackie Cardullo who captured When the Brothers register, what traveller's checks were left their name and number is print­ and threatened to throw me onto ed on a slip with the rating the first one that sailed. registered. So far so good. The Saturday they rode me to list is put up on the counter on Philly where 1 went aboard this the Dispatcher's desk on the sec­ Bull line cockroach brooder and ond deck. it was such a relief after the Del Now I ask you. Look it over Sud's air-conditioned luxury that and see if it gives a member any 1 went on the wagon and here­ information, which as a rule, he S'i after will attend to all psycho­ deserves. Does it answer any of logical aberrations, deficiencies, the following questions: and what have the other "alco­ 1. How do I stand on the list? holics anonymous," by writing 2. How many are ahead of me? you guys. 3. Should I stand by for a few Make no mistake, it is but dog­ days, or should I go home? gerel, but, if in a few months my mind lifts to the Elysian Fields Many a member would like to (sounds gj-and, but what and go home for a spell in between Above are the galley men of the SS Besse ner Victory whose chow preparation and service where are they?) 1 will see if I ships, especially if shipping is won them commendation as "a first-class 'Stew rds Department—all of them are good cooks. cannot write in an adult manner. slow, as it is right now in the Kneeling, from left to right, are: Jimmie, crew's Messmen; Allen, saloon Messman, ejid Paul Ward, 1 have been watching for more Stewards department. Galley Utility. Standings' left to right, are Jack Levy, pantry Messman; Homer Deadman, Util­ of the Junk to,come up in print ity; Chervet, Chief Cook; Charlie McCarthy, Ni ;ht Cook and Baker; Robert Green, Steward, and I suggest and recommend that (Brother Martin is referring to George Cook, Third Cook. the registration list be put up to the verse he has submitted and Photo was taken while vessel was in San Pedro on the East-bound trip. date, so that members come into which appears frequently in the the hall to register they can see LOG, and it isn't junk—Ed.) but what men are registered ahead of it seems you are a lucky editor them. And, most important, how and have quite a few subscribers many of their particular rating sending stuff along to you, which have shipped out from that list. To the Editor: looking for a fight. He tries to drunks and gashounds while is fine. dump a few guys and 'ends up carrying a load. In this way you will know how The sailor is using the mind l^e I'm sure the men who check throwing the whole place in an Convincing the guy himself you stand. And it can be done is blessed with to think and if books and permits at the en­ uproar. that he is in no, shape to enter by simply drawing a line each you uncover one sailor who is trances to the SIU Halls along Another guy, not a member, the Hall is another matter. Some day through each rating and name really gifted you are a success­ the coast will never win a popu­ comes in and buttonholes an of­ guys get beligerent and want to that has been shipped out. ful editor. Keep going. larity contest. Their job is prob­ ficial to pour out a tale of woe. dump the- doorman, others go John Jelleiie James (Pop) Martin ably one of the most difficult He ties up whatever business out and take a walk. It's not the SS Amelia which could be assigned to a the ,guy is trying to do for the doorman's Vlesire to show his man, and how they stand the membership and naturally the authority when he bars a man, difficulties which daily are pre­ affair ends with the guy being he's just trying to spare the rest Clipper's Chief Officer sented to them is more than 1 escorted to the door. of the members the trouble such Hails SIU Crew As 'Best* can understand. IT'S YOUR HALL a man would cause should he be To the Editor: The doorman's job is to stand What I'm attempting to point admitted. at the entrance of the Hall and out here is that although you HE'S A MEMBER, TO© 1 would like to take the plea­ see that only members are ad­ are asked to show<|^our book, so Also the doorman is authorized sure of commending the crew To the Editor: mitted. That sounds simple is every other member. It is to examine any member's book furnished by your Hall for the enough, but in practice it is your hall and you are the only and question the bearer. SS Alcoa Clipper. In the days to come the SIU, much more. opes entitled to enjoy its faciliTo sum up the matter, the Having sailed as Chief Officer I'm sure, will be able to boast Most men who come into the ies. Every man in the Hall is doorman is a member of the for almost four years 1 feel jus-that a great painter once sailed Hall, when asked to show their known to be a union brother Union like yourself and was not tified in saying they are the best within its ranks. book or other proof of mem­ otherwise he wouldn't get past imported from upper Slobvonia crew 1 have ever had on any At present, waiting the opening bership, do so. But many feel the door. to give you a hard time. He will ship, not only for being good sail­ of an internationally known that it is a,'pain in the neck to The officials can then spend listen to any Brother with a ors but good Union men. school in Belgium is George Merpull out their books every time their time handling membership complaint or beef and see that Again 1 wish to express my apwin, a painter whom many feel they come in. Others' feel that problems. he is sent to the proper depart­ pieeiation and thanks, for they will emerge as a great painter in their being members of the SIU The members, too, however, ment. have aided greatly in the sue- • .^merican art. this sort of stuff is the bunk and must live up to the rules of the 1 think we should bear all this cessful operation of this now pas­ This may be the answer to the an SIU man shouldn't be made union when admitted to the Hall. in mind the next time the door­ senger liner'. problem which has been con­ to dig up his book when asked The membership has gone on man asks to see our book. B. C. Cannon fronting American cities of art to do so. record to refuse admittance to Walter BenndSt SS Alcoa Clipper for decades. Mervin has the con­ Although the doormen gener­ fidence and good will of the ally gets to know most of the CREWMEN OF THE MV HALF KNOT whole SIU gang behind him. guys as they come in and out We wish him good luck and of the Halls, it still is necessary God speed in all of his under­ for books to be shown every takings. For him we give our time the Hall is entered. If a best and hope that he will rep­ man is let in without showing his resent the epitome of success. book because a doorman recog­ Few fellows have sailed or nizes him, then all the guys in will sail with a more sincere the line want to know why they "Bon Voyage." have to show credentials and ar­ Dennis Saunders guments follow. It's simple just to pull out your book as you walk by. Then Seafarers Thanked there is no tie-up, no need for For Gfenerosity questions to be asked and every­ body is happy. To the Editor: Some guys seem to feel there . We, the committee members is no need for having a doorman. named below, wish to take this They figure that nobody would means of thanking all the mem­ want to come in unless he was bers of our great Union and all a member—he couldn't ship any other friends for their generous way. donations, which made it pos­ But that isn't the reason the sible to help give our late friend, doorman is there. There is more Ben Jacobson, a decent funeral. to entering a Union Hall than ~ Funeral contributions totalled for the . purpose of shipping. almost $175. For example, a guy drifts in Aboaid the Alcoa vessel are, from left to right, Jim Thomp­ Mrs. Thelma Fisher, Mrs. Rosa­ from a ginmill half gassed, hits son, OS; Bryant, Bosun; William E. Wilson, AB, and Whitey the recreation room, flops on a lie Sioval, Terry McHugh, Billie Sicrest, AB. Jean Ferdenski, Louis Candle, couch and snoozes for an hour Mrs. Josephine Curl, M. R. (Pop) or two, then he wakes up, takes In photo at left is Fred Harris, Chief Electrician aboard another shot of poison and starts) Brown. the Half Knot. Fix were submitted by Brother Thompson. Seafarer Asks Consideration For Doorman Seafarer-Artist Gets Send-Off From Shipmate �T' THE Friday, October 31, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Scenes From Maffie's Sketchbook: Short Trip Aboard The Jane O Deserting his- familiar habitat of San Juan, where he sketched scenes repro­ duced recently in the SEAFARERS LOG, Seafarer-Artist Norman Maffie took a berth aboard the Gulf Canal Lines ship Jane O. The trip from San Juan to New Or eans produced the sketches below and tell the sad story of what happened when one beachcomber left home. ' ^ 'T' 0^-. ^ Brother Maffie contemplates his brashness while being tossed around aboard the Jane O. For­ merly the LST 526, she gave the crew a difficult moment when she lost her starboard screw 500 miles from New Orleans. Page Thirteen Held Over In Port Bombay, Elizabeth's Beefs Multiply To the Editor: Here in Bombay we found out about the tie-up and victory over Isthmian Steamship Company. All of the SIU, SUP and unor­ ganized men aboard are pretty happy, but the stiffs and NMIT men are feeling down in the dumps. The radio man gave us the good news which he had gleaned from a Boston newspaper. I have­ n't received any mail since being aboard and I have a feeling that I'm not going to get any. I went all over Bombay trying to get a copy of the SEAFARERS LOG, but no soap. From the American Consulate on down there were no late paper avail­ able. The fellows here want to know if we can get LOGS for­ warded to us as we'll be here a couple of weeks and then in Calcutta about three weeks. We are anxious to get all the news and what procedure to take as it is sure no picnic on this ship. The draws are few and far be­ tween. They broke their hearts yesterday and said we could get one carton of cigarettes each; the first time since before we hit Haifa. TIME DRAGGING This is the most miserable trip I've ever had and I'm not alone in my sentiments. We are just wasting time, and how time drags when there is very little shore leave. We had shore leave Steered To SHI By Kin, Brother Gets Decent Deal To the Edifor: ' S-S'Oflpv pi -i S.f\^J~Tsv,'-f- J {>ni> f!.e.Tt> •</ C>AV' l>'~^ ' '••:•• ~ . V • 'V According to Brother Maffie, the payoff w^s really the payoff. Everyone emerged with a headache and without money for an aspirin. Warren Wyman, SlU organizer, handled the payoff for the crew and was ready for a straight jacket^ after battling for the crew's overtime. Brother Maffie and his cohorts shed copious tears for the new crew going aboard the Jane O. Soon the wounds will heal and before too long another ship will look attractive to this avowed beachcomber and off he'll go again. Maybe I'm stepping out of line, but I think the SIU has taught me that the Union puts out the LOG for all members to express themselves freely—so here goes. I am a very recent member (three months to be exact) in the SIU but in the short time I have come to appreciate what a strong and able Union can do for the working man. Before I joined the SIU, I sail­ ed a year for Army Transport and I may add, it was an unforgetable year. While in ATC, overtime was at a bare mini­ mum—or if you were a brown nose, maybe a little bit more. Now I know what work I am supposed to do and if I am doubt­ ful I can go to my delegate and ask him any question and get a satisfactory answer, something ATC had never heard of. All in all, a union is a wonder­ ful thing to have for all and any kind of working man who ex­ pects to get a decent deal from the com pan J'. May I add that my two broth­ ers, who are good union men, induced me to join the SIU—a debt I'll never bo able to repay. in this port; the first since St. John. We expect to take into our port of payoff a record load of beefs on overtime and the lack of soap. We are getting no pow­ der and only one cake of face soap per week. You try to figure out how we are keeping clean, but don't let BZZZ- SHE HAS VOU«<NOW-V\/HAT... the soap companies in on the se­ cret—they'd go out of business. Here's the way the Skipper and his stooge try to keep a man pinned down: They figure your base pay, take out slops, allot­ ment and 20 percent for taxes regardless of whether you have taxes taken out or not. Then they figure out your al­ lotment two weeks ahead for the first month on articles and a month ahead thereafter. They do not allow any consideration on overtime or anything else. Smart boys, eh? FANCY FIGURING For instance: I get $197.56 per month. The first month they fig­ ure $70 allotment, $30 slops. Then for my next month they figure $70 allotment, $40 taxes for a total of $210. With my salary of $197.56 I then owe the company $13.44 for my first month of work, but if they owed me that much I'd only get $6. Nice set-up, no? How would you fellows like to come out here and help me, I mean, to pay the company for letting me work for them. Maybe we could buy a few ships and do the same thing ourselves, it sounds like a. lucrative business. George Freshwater Cape Elizabeth Bombay, India MARINE HOSPITALS SHOULD TREAT KIN OF SEAMEN To the Editor: _ I don't see why it shouldn't be possible for merchant seamen to have their wives and child­ ren admitted to :ill United States Marine Hospitals, as well as to the Public Health clinics. This service is extended to the families of men in the Coast Guard, and I also understand that civil service employees now bring their wives and children to the Marine Hospitals for med­ ical treatment. Charles Hampson For this reason, as well as Brooklyn, N. Y. many other good ones, I feel that the questioja of why sea­ men's families shouldn't be ac­ corded the same treatment is a valid one. This is a very important thing to seamen, and I think all men are interested in having the ser­ vices of the Marine Hospitals extended to their families. George Meaney �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 31, 1947' Unclaimed Wages Brown, Tom C 3.79 Bolton, L. A 19 Brown, William B 11.71 Bolton, S. F " 14.72 3.03 Browne, Francis Bolton, Thomas J 7.52 Browne, Richard D. 9.03 Bomareto, George 21.70 Brownell, George 19.48 Bomira-, V 2.92 Browning, Alan E 10.50 BomyofT, Kenneth W 2.92 Browning, Daniel 1.89 Boncel, Ant' ny J 3.20 • Broyles, William N. 2.84 Bond, Robert M 9 30 Brozyna, Mitchell 2.34 Bonds, Minor Clarence .... 1.45 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Bruce, Billy J 41.72 Bone, Thomas H 46 Bruce, Charles . 20.79 Bone, Vincenzo 2.47 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Bruce, Harry W 1.78 Bonecuttcr, J. D 3.51 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Brunell, Victor D 40.38 Bones, George R 4.98 Bruner, C 2.47 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. ' Bonesio, Roma 1 7.46 Brunei-, Harry 20.62 •Boney, Andrew 28.26 Men due money should call or write the company affice, 501 Hiber- Brunkhorst, E. J . 5.60 Bonnell, William 50.06 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EllerBrunner, William L. 1.37 Bonura, V. T 27 Brun, G ^.... 1.50 busch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, Booker, Jos^h H 1.33 .94 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Bruns, Arthur A Boone, Albert 5.94 Brunson, Forrest H. 17.79 Boone, James L 1.44 Brunson, L. P 1.34 Booth, A. C 29.00 Bowles, Raymond H. 22.19 Brown, Harold J 9.86 Brewer, Andy R. ... 2.34 Brush, George R . 12.37 Booth, Alton R 4.65 Bowling, Elmer G. ... 7.72 Brown, Harry W 8.91 Brewer, Billy Juril 2.16 Bryan, John F 3.96 Booth, John L .28.00 Bowling, Harry L. ... 5.88 Brown, Harvey H. ..; 6.53 .45 Brewer, E. G Bryan, Kenneth 6 3.12 Booth, Lionel 21.99 Boxley, J. J 5.20 Brown, Herbert D 1.40 Brewer, M. 24.11 Bryan, Riley 2.16 Boothby, Richard P 4.66 Boyce, Daniel H .20 Brown, Herbert E 12.43 Brewer, Theodore . 1.14 Bryan, William A .59 Boothe, Joseph W 12.94 Boyce, Julian F .79 Brown, J 8.74 20.09 Brewer, W Bryant, Arthur J .94 Booy, Arend 35.00 Boyd, Harold C .20 Brown, Brewer, Joseph F William H. 5.94 I9.O6 Bryant, Clinton 18.98 30.34 Brown, Joseph J Bor, Norman Ray 8.48 Boyd, Ralph S 11.73 35.77 Brewster, R. A Bryant, Edward C. 2.97 58.97 Brown, Julius Q Bordelon, Thomas A 4.14 Boyd, Shelton Francis .... 1.95 Brialmont, Marius A. ... 69.87 Bryant, Elvin E 5.19 2.62 Brown, Kenneth O Bordine, Jack F : 1.88 Boyd, Wesley Lee .69 1.40 Brian, -Mattie Bryant, Frankie L .71 Borelli, Donatti j 87.59 Boyde, E. A. 28.35 Brown, Lawrence G. 30.24 4.90 Briant, Louis Paul, Jr. Bryant, John S 4.13 60.69 Brown, Linberg Borman, Curt 4.58 Boyer, Ronald J 13.86 .'. 12.33 Brice, Richard A., Jr. . Bryant, Joseph P 13.10 Born, Clifford H. ....'. 10.92 Boyer, Stuart H 61.78 Brown, Louie L 2.08 4.66 Brickman, Leonard Bryant, Levin 23.96 .94 Brown, Mack Borrero, Anibal 1.15 Boylan, David Rr "4.56 2.23 Brickwell, Henry L Bryant, Richard 8.39 6.03 Brown, Marshall Boruta, Victor A 3.96 Boyle, John 13.99 8.91 Bridges, Irac Bryson, Francis W 1.07 11.28 Brown, Melvin J Bose, Warren 17.26 Braby, Frederick 99.26 42.67 Brzastowski, Peter S. 1.44 Boslcy, Paul R : 7.42 Brace, Luke A 38.26 Brown, Ollen G 13.60 Briggs, Joh 9.33 BiJtci, Anthony P 6.93 Boss, W 6.11 Bracken, James C. 13.53 Brown, Om^ig L 3.00 69 ^ight, Joseph L. Buchanan, Mack .39 Brown, Bosse, Joseph E 10.26 jBraden, Kenneth H 1.11 Paul H 8.17 20.59 Bright, J. R Buchanan, Stephen F 21.00 Brown, Brightbill, Kenneth •11.02 Bosworth, Chester J 5.50 ^ Bradfield, Jerome K 22.66 R 1.98 Bucher, N. C 14.39 10.20 Brown, Reginal H Bosworth, Robert 9.03, Bradford, W. C 1.68 Brightwell, Marvin O. ... 2.84 1.87 2.23 Brown, Richard C Botheler, James K 8.95 Bradley, Charles A 15.25 Brindle, John N 10.34 Buckalew, Donald H Buckelew, Charles L Bothelho, Arthur 7.48 Bradley, Harold J. '. 8.58 .45 Brown, T. E 69 Brininstool, KeitlT A 1.12 . Bothelho, Louis 16.09 Bradley, Harry L 2.97 Brown, Theodore G 29.39 Bristol, James T 3.55 Buckley, Rodney S .79 Bothe, Melvin H 2.12 Bradley, James R 7.23 9"80 Bristow, Fred L Bothne, E. A 2.67 Bradley, Maurice R 2.23 38.88 Brittingham, Frank Bothum, Lester L 94 Bradley, Robert C 9.91 76 Britton, Harry E Botona, Santiago V 35 Bradley, Stephen J 4.14 9.80 Broaders, Edward J A. B. SCOTT Boubede, Albert H 26.20 Bradshaw, David A 34.83 219 Hubbard Street, Brooklyn, 99 Broad, George B Bouchelle, Howard P. 46 Bradstreet, Kenneth E 26.60 13.77 j Brochowicz, John Henry Contact the American Express New York. Boucher, Edmund F 1.10 Brady, Bill J 8.35 Brockelbank, Orrin A. 7.62 Co., 253 Post St., San Francisco, | X. ^ X Boudousguie, Angelo 15.47 Brady, Edward W. ..' 10.71 attention of Mr. E. C. Brink. 59.87 Brodbeck, William J SALVADOR BENNETT Boudreaux, D 79 Brady, Paul G 5.10 This is in reference to traveler's : 43.42 Brody, Ward A Get in touch with Emanuel 12.14 checks. Boudreaux, Willard 3.31 Brady, William H 1.87 Broich, William Friedman, 51 Chambers Street, Brokjob, Peter 8.83 Boufford, Roland 2.82 Bragg, J. W , .98 S. i S. New York, 7, N. Y. Boully, John P 16 Bragg, John S 16.23 14.01 Bronson, Calvert JOSE LUIS ALAMO 60 Bouras, Frank 1.87 Bragg, Lawrence Ei 7.08 Bronson, Leon i X X Get in touch with the Depart­ ^.... 26.98 ment of Welfare, City of New Bourdon, Arthur P 4.00 Bragg, Virgil H 1.72 Brooke, Osborne M GEORGE TICAKK 39.14 York, 149 W. 124th Street, New Bourdon, William F 15.30 Brain, Robert L 9.59 Brookins, Frank Contact Peter Eskrick, 214 Bourg, Junice A 7.60 Brake, Robert V 4.14 York 27, N. Y.' Attention of Celia North Chapel Street, Baltimore 17.45 Brooks, Charles E Bourland, "Charles 21.94 Branch, Earl 22.91 Sootin, Case Supervisor. 4.26 Brooks, Clint D 31, Md. Bourland, Clarence S 14.30 Brandon, P 7.00 3.30 Brooks, Clandyn L SXXX Bourlier, Vernon 46 Branaam, John W , 33 JOHANNES SOLOMAN MAKI 94 Brooks, James JERRY PALMER Bourne, Charles C 12.26 Brannies, Harold 13.44 7.16 Brooks, John W Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, You are requested to contact Bourque, John F 8.39 Branquilo, Vincent T 11.58 4.41 Brooks, O. M Supervisor, Missing Seamen Bu- Dan Brown, c/o A. Fulgo, 60 Bouskila, Chaloun 21.25 Brantley, William J .94 92 Brooks, Richard A re-au. Seamen's Church Institute Bay 10th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Boutin, Raymond Joseph .11.66 Branum, James M 10.28 11.82 Brookshire, Earnest B of New York, 25 South Street, Bouton, William T 12.92 Braselton, D. B 51.62 46 Brookshire, Eston G XXX New York 4, N. Y. Bouzon, Williarrr J 44.37 Bratsos, Theodore 72 7.34 Broom, Russell S RALPH BOYD S. t t. Bovay, John W 33.14 Brand, Flower P 8.89 120,54 Brophy, J. C Contact City of New York, De­ ALFRED E. COLLINS Bowen, Llewellyn R 11,71 Bray, -James E 1.98 Brothers, Norman T 23.46 partment of Welfare, Division of Contact Freedman, Landy and Bowen, Richard L 2.48 Bray, Wallace .>. 4.00 Broussard, Howard 26.48 Foster Care, 902 Broadway, New Bowers, Clifton C 26,60 Bray W. F. (or William).... 1.30 Broussard, Jake 1.98 Lorry, 900 Jefferson Building, York, N. Y. Attention of Mr. D. 1015 Chestnut Street, Philadel­ Bowers, Emery, F 16.36 Brazauskas, Victor 01 1.48 Broussard, J. E Berlin, Social Investigator. phia, Pa. This is relative to your •Bowers, Robert 10.60 Brazell, Dennis H 10.26 Brouner, Reolef 9.04 XXX -Bowie, James T 13.24 Brazil, James F. 5.60 Brown, Albert F ; 8.84 claim against the Sun Shipbuild­ ing and Drydock Company. FRANK McCANN Bowland, J 4.21 Brecheem, Jesse Leon 7.94 Brown, C pO A X :.... 3.06 Brecdlove, Leon J., Jr 55.61 Brown, Charles M. Your mother requests that you LESLIE J. BRILHART 10.74 Breeland, Harold D 44.34 Brown, Charles W get in touch with her at 217 4.92 Brcen, H. V : 60.00 Brown, Clare R Your parents request that you 48th Street, Union City, N.J. Bregy, T 2.23 Brown, Curtis 2.49 get in touch with them. XXX The following crewmembers of Brek.sa, A 2.97 - 7.59 Brown, E. AUDLEY C. FOSTER the SS Robert .Trent in Decem­ Brennan, Earl E 23.34 ERNEST HJALMAR SJONBECK 11.88 Brown, Earl A Your wife asks you to get in ber, 1945, are requested to get Brennan, Francis G 3.73 Brown, Earl T 27.44 You are asked to get in touch touch with her at 15 Pierce Ave­ in touch with Joseph Volpian, Brennan, Jos, Patrick .... 79.36 Brown, Edward M 2.23 with p. Ringquish, Olandsgaten nue, Jersey City 7, N. J. Special Services Representative, Brennan, Wm. E 2.19 Brown, Edwin H 89 39, Stockholm, Sweden. XXX 29.39 New York Hall, regarding the Brennan, Wm. S 7.42 Brown, Edwin O. , tX. tHEADLEY WHITE 2.83 death of James Leon Schrader: Brenner, Whliam P 9.50 Brown, Elbert 0 ABRAHAM J. HALL Contact Mrs. Mabel White, c/o 86 Brown, Frank 1.48 P. L. Whitthaus, Harold E. Brephy, J. C Your brother. Jack Hall, de­ Central Islip State Hospital, Cen­ 89 * .69 Brown, George Rosecrans, Burnet Smith, Ernest Bresnan, Leo F. ...^. 10.93 sires that you contact him at tral Islip, Long Island, N. Y. Dililo, George Ruel. Brett, Theodore L 19.20 Brown Grady C Mississippi Stecitnship Company PERSONALS NOTICE! -^1 4 vl �Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOO Fiiday, October 31. 1947 Unclaimed Wages Smith & Johnson SS Corp. 60 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. .94 MV "COASTAL ADVOCATE" Spencer, Edward .94 Comeaux, Arnold 92 Talley, Sirroth 28.95 Felker, Edwin 26.30 Vrickel, V. P Weackler, Gilbert 8.88 Mattsson, Emil 23.80 Wilson, Alva C 48 Heri, Felipe .'94 MV COASTAL DEFENDER SS EDWARD NICKELS $1.00; Jose "i.-ro, $1.00; J. V. Sullivan, Beck, $2,00; B. Dollah. $2.00; K. E. NEW YORK Cardan, John 18.87 Bona, Frank C 2.16 $2.00; Jos. Cheek. $5.00; R. Maldonado, Vogt, $3.00; W. F. Meyer, $3.00; Vic­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $1.00; Carlos Fernandez. $1.00; Charles tor Arevlo, $3.00; P. Derchak, $3.00; Dailey, John J 1.60 Holifield, Louis M 31.68 D. F. Fitzgerald. $1.00; Frank Row. Hartman, $2.50; J. McMcnemy, $1.00. •A. C. Cruz, $3.00. Erwin, Willard W 6.06 ell. $1.00; D. J. Mahoney, $1.00; C. A, SS EDWIN T. MEREDITH SS E. MARKHAM SS J. P. MITCFIELL Hanson, Royal 3.20 Armstrong, Ralph 1.28 Hallpike, $3.00; C. J. Randazzo ,$3.00; D. Convertino, $1.00; George Green, A. J. Martinelli, $2.00; E. Andaya, K. H. Steinmetz, $1.00. Ketring, Newdl 72 Margvaiadt, Edgar 24.96 E. S. Harriman, $3.00; J. Wolkowski, $2.00; J. H. Hughes, $3.00; R. D $3.00; C. Greenwood, $1,00; A. EkMathews, Oscar 1.44 Martin, Thomas E 29.40 $3.00; C. R. Wood, $3.00; O. M. Jones, Rittle, $2.00; M. Cllsworth. $2.00; L. steens. $1.00; F. D. Vlasek, $1.00; R. Ramos, Hipolito 6.06 McRae, John 29.40 $3.00; R. Thomas, $3.00; J. E. Rich­ E. Grove, $2.00; J. M. Murtaugh, $3.00; Norgren. $2.00; J. Saterne, $1.00. SS ALAWAI Curzi, $6.00. Reck, Warren 05 Meisner, Walter 77 ardson, $2.00; S. J. Lelacheur, $3.00; P. Deck H. Allman, $10.^; H. R. Hallman, Dept.—$30.00. H. R. Duggan. S3 00; I. .Steeber, $10.00; Samp;on, Emory 1.44 Moran, William 1.23 $5.00; J. T. Stephens, $5.00; E. V/ilSS R. HUNTER J. Livanis, $3.00; I. C. Round$1.00; Vandiver, Thomas 9.98 Perry, Dennis E 29.40 W. M. Cousins, $1.00. D. McCorkle, $2.00; P. M. Matthys, son. $1.00; .A. W. George, $3.00; H. SS EDWARD G. JANEWAY $1.00; G. Wilkins. $2.00; A. Betoney, Hence, $2.00; W. H. Caver, $2.00; W. Roberts, Carlton A 16.53 SS YUGOSLAVIA VIC~ORY $2.00; Raymond Queen, $2.00; R, W. E. Treadvray, $2.00; E. C. Catchot, Blanlon, Wilbert 6.36 J. Jaronel, $3.00; G. W. White, SS ELOY ALFARO Wilkins. $1.00; D. Cisco, $2.00; S. J. $2.00; J. C. Alderman, $2.00; J. P. $1.00; W. O'Brien, $2.00. Dauphin, Oliver J 37.17 Barron, Jo.seph F 94 Thayer, $2.00; A. P. Jones, $1.00; Lomax. $5.00; A. R. Pierce, $5.00; W. SS STEEL CHEMIST Gimpaya, Restitute G 16.00 .Bell, Leroy 94 Alfred G. Sage, $2.00; A. L. Warren, Wm. R. 1 lazog, $2.00; Cleveland Kemp, W. Lamb, $2.00; J. C. Cooper, $5.00; Hazcn, George "F 10.00 J. E. Tanner, $2.00; R. C. Hillis, $5.00; $3.00; Marvin W. Lee, $3.00; C. O. $2.00. Bethke, Louis H 3.27 SS T. PARKER Hassebrode, Homer A 8.23 R. Armstrong. $5.00; J. E. Tambling, Bryant, Ernest _ .94 Voelker, $2.0Q; H. Watts, $1.00; W. G. V. E. Warfield, $.00. $1.00; P. E. York. $2.00; W. Reynolds, Hitchcock, C. A 60 Carr, Melvin J Cox. $2.00; V. Sanchez, $3.00; A. Dor9.80 SS FRANK NORRIS $5.00; B. C. Karas, $3.00; H. T. Wilomal, $3.00; J. Vaughn Brooks, $2.00; O'Neill, George S 16.80 Cottle, Carlton R I.44 j. K. Lockhard, $2.00; A. M. Eusebio, D. A. Rundlab, $1.00; T. Bluitt, werson. $5.00 LeRoy Eckhoff, $2.00. Phillips, Robert 21.00 Garcia, Pedro SS CAVALIER 94 $3.00; E. Warsaw, jr., $3.00; C. L. $1.00; G. Carlson, $1.00; R. E. Pierce. SS EDWARD K. COLLINS D. Molter, $1.00; J. Gonzales,'$ 1.00; Hardy, Samuel H 94 Algernon, $2.00; A. Asenci, $3.00; J. $1.00; C. Hall, $2.00. SS ALDRICH J. .Mottram. $1.00; J. C. Viera, $1.00;_'; Albritton, James 9.33 Kearsey, Eric F 3,62 P. Smith, $1.00. j. O. Gray, $1.00; R. May, $1.00. C. V. Vierra, $1.00. Andry, Robert J _ .21 Lallave, Domingo ... SS NEWBURG .46 SS EDITH SS C. KITCHEN G. Ford. $2.00; M. J. Leahy, $2.00. Davis, Harry 94 Minichille, Louis S. Knsminsky. $13.00. A. E. Carlson. $2.00: L. Giliis, $1.00; 7.00 SS DE SOTO « Eakert, Bernard 94 Jarker, Jack R SS A. FOUNDRIA M. B. Davis, .$1.00; F. McGarry, $1.00; L. Florentino, $1.00; j. Gleason, .94 E. F. Bauer. $2.00; J. Kulnkowski, W. Lord. $1.00; R. E. Lemmons, $1.00; Ellers, James P 94 Plaskenoko, Samuel $3.00; R. W. I laynes. $2.00; J. Me1.37 $2.00; W. J. Clod, $2.00; L. Movall. J. S. Bozman. $1.00; F. X. McGlone, Ensor, James 3.22 Price, Charlie H 8.86 halov, $1.00; j. D. Moore, $2.00; $2.00; B. Pritil-.en. $1.00; .A. Hibel, $1.00; C. R. Nicholson. $1.00; R, Nel­ Quigley, $1.00; L. Loftin, $2.00; Fuchs, William 27 Revelle, Thomas E, . $1.00; T. J. Brennan. $1.00; J. L. Ful­ son, $1.00; J. Zcnco, $1.00; W. C. Bis1.40 Jensen, $2.00; J. M. Soto, $2.00; Howard, Andrew 1.37 Saravia, Jose ton. $3.00; F. Boyne. $1.00; H. H. k.is ,$5.00; M. Evans, $1.00; M. Evans, 1.71 Kramer, $2.00; J. R. Allen, $1.00; Jenkins, Henry 17.28 Seleskie, Leo Dotson. $2.00; R. Herwick, $1.00; J. $5.00; G. Cueton. $1.00; G. Pelligrino, Alvino, $1.00; B. D. Elliott. $2.00; 3.00 Martin, $1.00; C. W. Spencer, $1.00; $2.00 L. E. Mealy, $2.00; C. C. CrabKennedy, James 94 , Skowronek, Louis ... 1.19 Barrie, $1.00; C. S. Ross. $2.00; L. R. B. Kimes. $2.00; B. D. Douglass, tree, $2.00; N. Baker, $2.00; L, E. Kundikoff, Peter .30 , Sweet, Russell sham, $2.00; C. L. Copper, $1.00 8.18 R. A. Wroton. $1.00. $1.00; M. Bevies, $2.00; J. N. Nowery, Lemay, $5.00; M. Kopenhagen, $1.00; MacGregor, William 6.06 VanReenen, James L $1,00; H. S. Hair, Jr., $1.00; G. Ab- G. Saillard, $3.00. 4.82 SS JANEWAY Marsden, LaVerne 7.94 White, Lewis A ' SS BIENVILLE 7.46 T. F; Dumphy, $1.00; E. P. Belkwer, bema, $1.00; J. GrifFen, $2.00; J. J. McKenna, $5.00; C. S. Cipriano. $2.00; Martin, Glois 1.37 Woodfall, Charles N. Richie. $1.00; L. Perciballi, $2.00; 4.20 1.00; P. J. Madigan, $5.00; A. M. An H. N. Moody. $1,00; M. Culp, $1.00; R. D. Kennedy, $1.00; E. T. KielczewMerritt, Cecil 6.88 derson. $2.00; N. Dkray, $5.00; Giolow SS FITZHUGH LEE B. W. Fnanes, $1.00; R. J. Fitzgerald. ski, $3.00. Wood, $1.00; C. C. DeMers, $3.00; J. Moore, Gordon 1.37 SS C. NORDHOFF Copeland, Joseph 9.46 Vilasis, $2.00; D. W. White, $2.00; V. $1.00; S. J. Lelacheur. $2.00. Newmann, Guy W 6.06 SS ANTINOUS F. Sarmento. $1.00; A. Wilk, $2.00; DePaz, Philip 7.53 M. Detamasso, $2.00; J. Hayden, $2.00; Scherzer, Edward : 17.74 U. Pipinan, $2.00; E. W. Friedrick. Riley. $2.00; A. Wasstrom, $10.0; Drew, Robert J 3.98 R. Burt. $2.00; H. B. Swim. $1.00; H. $2.00; R. Annan, $2.00; F. C. Merritt. ' .1. E. R. Gelnow, $2.00; A. Chiriani, $2.00; Shulman, Abe 94 Dambrowski, $2.00; M. P. Alberto, Gehlert, John 1.37 $2.00; J. K. Charlesv/orth, $2.00; L. ' R. T. Mason, $3.00; J. Fuller, $3.00; J. Snyder, Howard 7.00 $•1.00; R. L. Thibaulti $2.00; B. RoseHerd, Paul R 1.40 berg, $1.00; J. Padzik, $1.00. Bruni, $2.00; J. C. Murphy. $1.00; C. Richards. $2.00; J. Burns, $3.00; H. Sparks, Flarvey W 39 E. Marshall. $1.00; V. R. Tallberg. ^ Shuchman, $3.00; F. Infante, $1.00; C. Kenefic-k, Charles J 2.06 SS WACOSTA $2.00; R. W. Vaughn, $1.50; R. Grab- • Ramos, $5.00; Vi'. Fl. Techmeier, $3.00; Jeff, John Wm 67 R. White. $2.00; L. Florencio, $2.00; owski, $1.00; N. D. Abennathy, $1.00; .A. C. Giminez, $3.00; J. DeMadeiras, Fish, $2.00; F. J. Coccia, $3.00; S. Laakkonen, Toivo 32.53 W. S. Varro, $1.00; F. E. Serra. $1.00; $3.00; J. .A. Giminez, $3.00; L. Lopez, Lawton, I William M 80.30 W. Kliderman, $2.00; C. W. Halla, A. Grof. $1.00; A. Piebalg. $5.00; N. $3.00; R. Valdes, $3.00; T. Bubar. 1.00; J. Lane, $1.00; H. Peterson, 79 $2.00; J. Glen, $2.00; O. P. Smith, R. Petterson, $1.00; F. Mateo. $2.00; $3.00; E. Rarar. $4.00; C. L. Graham, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St, Millner, John L Calvert 4539 Naffziger, Charles 15.40 $3.00; Robert J. Van Mater. $3.00; C. R. McConathy. $3,00; J. Vandijk, $2.00; $3.00; T. E. Maynes, $3.00; A. A. S. L. Torina. $5.00; Antonio Acedo. , Maino, $3.00; J. Bryant. $3.00; J. W. BOSTON 276 State St. Ramos, Joe Wallace, $1.00; J. J. Beye. $4.00. 2.23 $2.00; D. N. Makee, $2.00; Peter Pat­ Billings, $20.00: G. F. Goetke, $1.00. Boudoin 4455 SS LAHINA VICTORY Richards, Robert -H 63.88 SS MONTAUK POINT rick, $1.00; J. J. Kavanagh, $3.00; War BUFFALO 10 Exchanse St. M. Kennedy, $2.00; A. Niineberg, 88.08 $2.00; H. M. Lewis, $2.00; P. Bite. ren H. Cassidy, $2.00. G. F. Filbert. $2.00; G. L. Midgett, Cleveland 7391 Sante, Michael J $2.00; E. Hicks. $2.00; C. O. King, SS COLABEE CHICAGO 24 W. Snperior" Ave. Theodore, Philip 94 $6.00; F. Desmet, $2.00; R. A. Bar­ S. W. Lesley, $1.00; D. Ramsay, $2.00; O. Delgado, $2.00; L. B. Bryant, Superior 5175 Thomas, Edwin M 6.44 rett, $2.00 V. M. Caravello, $5.00; J. $2.00; E. E. Gonyea, $1.00; .A. Flores, $3.00. CLEVELAND ..,1014 E. St, Clair Ave. Vogcl, Edward 1.37 Pola, Jr., $2.00; K. L. Hognn, $2.00; $1.00, SS LAHANIA VICTORY Main 0147 28.26 N. Muse. $3 00: C. W. Smith, $5.00; R. b. Sofianos, $1.00; E. R. Bloom, SS STEEL FABRICATOR DETROIT 1038 Third St, Ward, William L Rog. $10.00; E. Pendzimaz, $2.00; H. ' Ruben P. Necron, $3.00; Mamerto $3.00. Cadillac 6857 SS FRANK C. EMERSON Svenson. $2.00; A. Gonzalez, $5.00; C. SS MONTEBELLO DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St, Bishop, Lorenzo 8.12 Fisher, $2.00; C. Caudill, $2.00; P. P. Flores. $3.00; Hilarion Aquio, $3.00; Max Lipkin, $2.00. Melrose 'tiiO Juan Roche, $3.00; J. Wolkowski. $2.00; Guimond. $3.00; J. Otero. $3.00; W. Carrier, Charles H 8.52 SS HENRY S. LANE Federico Tagala, $3,00; Charles L. GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. $4.00; E, Dore, $2.00; T. M. 18.47 O'Connor, W. Merren, $3.00; D. J. Fonseca, Loesch. $3.00; Henry J. Dyer, $3.00; D. Phone 2-8448 Cunningham, Robert S Reilly, $2.00; H. W. Girard, $3.00. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St, Davis, J. H Dixon, $1.00; C. Biicheler, $3.00; J. $3.00; J. J. Sintes, $3.00. 10.26 SS JEAN LAFITTE Phone 58777 Davis, IVJaurice 2.72 B. C. Tipton, $2.00; T. 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Title A name given to the resource October 31, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 44 Description An account of the resource Headlines FOUR CITIES SERVICE SHIPS CAST VOTE;OBSERVES SEE 75 PERCENT FOR SEAFARERS JACKSIN CREW RALLIES TO SHIPMATES' DEFENSE WILLIAMS NEW DIRECTOR OF SIU ORGANIZING DRIVE RUSSIA RUNS WFTU,AFL DELEGATES SAY RESPECT FOR CONTRACY INSURES STAEDY SHIPBOARD IMPROVEMENTS TIDEWATER CREWMAN SWITCHING TO SEAFARES,SAYS TANKERMAN UNION PROGRAM TO UNDERGO COMPLETE STUDY DISPATCHER URGES CREW ENFORCE RULES CREWMEMBEROF FORT FREDERICA FIND WAY FOR SPEEDING UP REPATRIATION SITUATION NEW NO HALL WILL FIT BILL FOR SEAFARERS PURSER GETS ALL THE TOUGHT BREAKS IN THE BOO AND WINDS UP BEHIND THE OLD FAMILY PLOW TIP TP SEAMEN:AVOID THE HOOK FOR TIME BEING MOBILE SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY AND THE FUTURE LOOKS EVEN BETTER SHOREGANG JOBS HIT SKIDS IN PR BUT SHIPPING BOOMS IN ISLAND NEW SIU OUTFITS SAILS FIRST FROM COAST TO WEST THRID STEWARD KEEPS DEPARTMENT CLEAN SHIPPING SPURT FIZZLES OUT IN PHILLY BALTIMORE SIU HOLDS LINE WITH SHIPYARD WORKERS AFL CONFAB NAMES GREEN DRIVES ON T-H MARSHALL BRINGS NEW HOPE TO GERMANY JACKSON CREW GIVES SUPPORT TO SHIPMATES MAURICE THE HORSE FOULED UP IN CANADA GAVLESTON KEEPS CLOSE TABS ON CITIES SERVICE RICE CREW TOSSES 'PACKAGE TO HUNGRY MEN IN THE HILLS FLORIDA MEN HOLD LIVELY MEETING IN MIAMI Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/31/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5420d19b9eec795a42a3bdab0aa27c77.PDF c2e333985bc38c6558bbc755ffe306d2 PDF Text Text •} :• . Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. Lakes Wins Top Pay From Wyandotte DETROIT — Marking up an­ other brilliant SIU gain for 1947, the Great Lakes District signed an Agreement with the Wyan­ dotte Transportation Company on Friday, October 17, which pro­ vides for the highest scale of wages for any fleet of bulk car­ riers on the Great Lakes. Wyandotte, contract provisions cover the unlicensed personnel of the four Great Lakes self-unloaders—SS Alpena, SS Conneaut, SS Huron and SS" Wyan­ dotte—and give y>e SIU mem­ bers sailing these veSsels a wage scale three cents an hdUr higher than those of the Lake Carriers Association and bulk carrier fleets under contract to the LSU and NMU. SIU GAINS Among the many gains achieved by the SIU in the Wyandotte Agreement are the following: All hourly wage rates, based on the 4b-hour week, are increased from 14 to 15 percent to a rate 3 cents per hour above the LCA scale; overtime rates increased to 4Vi> cents an hour above the Lake Carriers; nine holidays at the overtime rate of pay are pro­ vided. Other increases are: Ten per­ cent seasonal bonus on all wages exclusive of unloading time, formerly paid on basic wage on­ ly; an increase in the unloading rate from 65 to 67 cents per hour (all forward end men are paid this rate even though they do not work during the unloading of cargo); and an escalator clause providing for automatic upward revision of wages in event that 150 or more bulk carriers raise rates. All increases are retroactive to September 1, and the bonus will be paid on entire 1947 earn- NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 24, 1947 A&G Candidates The Qualifications Commit­ tee of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District has comleted its work arid made its report. In this issue of the LOG, the pictures and Union records of practically all qualified candidates are be­ ing printed. The pictures and short bio­ graphical sketches start on page 7. Where pictures or histories do not appear, it is because the candidates did not fur­ nish them as required by the resolution which was passed by the membership. Seafarers Only Qualified Union As Cities Service Tankermen Begin Voting NEW YORK, Oct. 24—Unlicensed personnel aboard tankers of the Cities Service Oil Company started balloting yesterday in a collective bargaining election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. Crews of three of the tankers cast ballots as the election got under way. Voting in New York were the SS Paoli and the SS Chiwawa, with the SS Cantigny men balloting in Baltimore. The ballot allows for a "Yes" or "No" vote in an­ swer to the question: "Do you wish to be represented for purposes of col­ lective bargaining by—Seafarers International Union, AFL?" Some 300 men employed on the company's eight vessels are eligible to participate in "*cne i\'LRB election. Ships* " ... J the hearing, was represented by remaining to be voted are Mon-is Weisberger, International the Abiqua, Longan's Fort, Coun-jyi^g.pj.ggjdgnt. j^err, Organcil Grove, Lone Jack and French I Hyman Parness, the Creek, according to General Or-, union's attorney, ganizer Lindsey Williams. ' The SIU first took steps on Oct. The NLRB order for an elec­ A glowing tribute to the hero-. The SIU men volunteered to tion was announced by the board 28, 1946 for recognition as col­ ism of Seafarers who 'were pas- try an experimental trip in a in Washington on Monday. A lective bargaining representa­ sengers aboard the flying boat rubber raft from the flying boat hearing on July 28 last before the tive for the Cities Service tankerBermuda Queen, which was ' to the cutter, and when they were board in New York resulted in men in a letter to the company's forced down at sea while cross- successful the rest of the sur- transfer of the case to Washing­ Marine Division from Director of ing from Europe to the United vivors left the plane in the same ton. In its decision the National Organization Paul Hall. This move culminated an in­ States, was paid by the men's manner. Board pointer' out that "the Na tensive organizational drive fellow survivors when they land­ Names of the hero SIU men are tional Maritime Union, which among Cities Service personnel, ed in Boston on the rescue cutter as follows: made a showing of representation during which time the SIU re­ Bibb. Arthur Brown, Troy, N. Y.; for purposes of intervention, was ceived a substantial majority of The SIU men were members of. Gerald C. Harmon, Compton, duly served with Notice of Hearpledges from the tankermen. the crew of the SS Chjsholm Trail ; California; William G. Currie, iiig but did not appear at the Two days later the company which was sold in England. They ^B r i d ge w a t e r, Massachusetts, hearing." replied to the Union's request, but By virtue of its absence from were returning on the Bermuda'Owen King, New York City; Jose rejected its bid for recognition. Queen, when a low fuel supply Rivers, New York City; Louis the hearing, the NMU was pre­ The sarne day—Oct. 30—the SIU forced the plane down in mid- Miller, Long Beach, California; sumed to be a disinterested party filed a petition for an election Atlantic. In the area was the and Alexander Crenshaw, Ohio. in the procedure and therefore with the NLRB regional office in Coast Guard cutter Bibb, which i Thomas R. Quinn, California, was not given a place on the baL New York. maneuvered close enough to take! Chief Officer of the Chisholm lot. At the hearing on July 28, the The SIU, which petitioned for off the passengers. 'Trail, was also a volunteer. regional office of the board or­ dered the case transfered to the MEN AT WORK Board in Washington for "appro­ priate action.". The election now in progress followed the ruling handed down by the Washington board on Oct. 20. The full text of the ruling ap­ pears on page 4. Seafarers On Crashed Plane Called Heroes By Survivors Tidewater Hearing (Continued on Page 3) Log Places Twice In the recent contest spon­ sored by the International Labor Press Association, in which m.ore than 154 union newspapprs participated, the SEAFARERS LOG placed second in two categories. One prize was given for the excellence of the editorial cartoons, the work of our ar­ tist, Bernard ieaman, and the other second came for the pic­ torial layouts which are a feature of many issues of the LOG. No. 43 Above, members of the Credentials Committee are shown hard at work checking the qualifi­ cations of candidates for Union office. Left to right, Jimmy Stewart, Chafrman Matthew Sams, Jimmy Crescitelli, Bill Brown. Val James, Bill Higgs, and Walter Bennett. Committee members Robert High arid Carlos Lee were not present when picture was snapped. Another hurdle in the SIU Drive to organize the unli­ censed seamen of the Tide­ water Associated Oil Com­ pany was passed this week when the National Labor Re­ lations Board scheduled a conference to be held on Tuesday, October 28, in the New York offices of the Board. This announcement came close on the heels of receiv­ ing a compliance number from the NLRB, indicating that the Union had com­ plied with certain features of the T a f t-H a r 11 e y law. �. r.t<_:.'iC.-i • -—"\W,'. -- THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 24, 1947 " THE LOMS LINE OF DEMOCRACy'' 'i^f- : Vicblished Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Fede^tion of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL - - r First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Fr^mcisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Sccy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif, FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan DAVE JOYCE Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 205 Abbott St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 It's Up To You! Starting with November 1, and going straight through December 31, the membership of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, will be selecting the officials to lead the Union during the year 1948. It will be an eventful year—a time of struggle against the vicious Taft-Hartley law, against the rising tide of Tinemployment, and against the traditional enemies of the seamen, the shipowners. It will take a militant and united membership, led by competent officials, to successfully carry on this many-sided battle. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and . the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals That is why it is so important for every member of the Union to vote in the election. SIU officials are not These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, placed in office for life, or even for a period of years. Each as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging year the men who head the organization ar.e elected in heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ secret ballot, and that makes for membership control and ing to them. a solid Uijion. It is a Union duty to vote. It is-just as important as obeying the Constitution and lining up to the Shipping Rules. Members who have the opportunity to vote and fail to do so are shirking their jobs as good Union men. The men whose names appear on the ballot have sub­ mitted credentials which were examined by a committee elected for that purpose. They want to be judged by as many Seafarers as possible so that they will have the full support of the membership in any action undertaken by the Union. A Union election is not a popularity contest. The man who drinks with you may or may not be the best candi­ date for the job. Now, before the voting starts, look at the qualifications of all the candidates and pick the best man for the job. No union can be stronger than the men who belong to it. They are the organization, they form its policies and carry the word of unionism wherever they go. It is only in unions where the members lose interest that- the commies or the gangsters can take over. That could never happen in the SIU—at least not. as long as the members step up to the ballot to cast their votes. It's up to you, Brother. Have your say as to who will represent you next year! , "iniiiilfc ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL C. RASMUSSEN M. MORRIS D. McDONALD J. KOSLUSKY H. H. SCHULTZ NEPON^T^ HOSPITAL J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ H. BELCHER L. BALLESTERO Q. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWORTH M. GOMEZ F. G. ZESIGER S. X FORT STANTON HOSPITAL R. LUFLIN C. MIDDLETON M. D. PENRY A. McGUIGAN J. SUPINSKI J. P. WILLIAMSON ROBERT B. WRIGHT STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. NEDING J. M. McNEELY J. V. MUSCOVAGE L. DURHAM T. J. KURKI E. T. BROWN J. F. KRIZ J. PILUTIS L. MORENO P. R. THOMPSON A. SWENSON J. O'MALLEY XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. L. PIERCE W. T. ROSS S. WATSON E. T. DANBA E. FIEDLER E. L. WATERS M. J. LUCAS E. FREMSTAD Z. FRANCE H. C. «ENNETT J. NOOHWA XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL A. COHEN J. HODO J. B. KREWSQN You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 'JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE XXX BRIGHTON HOSPITAL G. McGUIRE (SUP) E. FALVEY R. LORD J. BARRON E. DELLAMANO H. SCHWARZ J. HANSIL E. JOHNSTON J. NICKERSON W. MAPLES E. DELANEY R. JOHNSTON ^''1 iir !a r �Friday, October 24, 1947 mm^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Still More Bargaining Elections Awaited By Great Lakes District By RUSSELL SMITH the Great Lakes District is await­ LSU, and the many effects of ing a specific code number for that infamous slave-labor bill, DETROIT—Signing of the WJ^- the District, too. the Taft-Hartley Act. andotte Agreement winds up the Districts or Locals are issued Obstructionists in the LCA, organizational status of this com­ their compliance numbers after NMU and LSU should realize pany, and makes Wyandotte the their International has been al­ that the desire of Great Lakes thirtieth Great Lakes operator lotted a code number by the De­ seamen for SIU Union protection now under contract to the SIU. partment of Labor. is far too strong to be more than By PAUL HALL While it's true that we didn't We're keeping our fingers temporarily delayed by their get all that we wanted in the crossed and bending every pos­ boss-stooge tactics. In the midst of its recent organizational successes, the Sea­ Wyandotte contract, we're not Industry-paid flunkies in Con­ farers International Union is putting its organizing program into apologizing for anything. We sible effort towards securing some of our pending elections gress should begin to realize that high gear. The organizers' No. 1 objective at the present moment managed to come up with a this year. an aroused labor movement, in­ is the tanker and inland boat field. pretty fair agreement. There is still a chance that we cluding the SIU, is out to repay In order to throw our full strength into this and future or­ Just check the hourly rates may have an election for either them for passing vicious, antiganizational objectives, and in line with the re-shaping of the 'with any LCA, NMU or LSU the Hanna or Wilson fleets this labor legislation like the T-H Union's structure. Brother Lindsey Williams has been named Gen­ wage scales- for bulk carriers, year. However, we're not count­ Act. eral Organizer of the Union. With his wide experience in the or­ and you'll find the Wyandotte ing on this too much, as there Of course, these gloating ganizing field, Williams should be able to tighten the lines and scale three cents an hour higher have been so many delays and stooges figure that John Q. Pub­ get things moving faster in the organizing work of the Union. in all ratings. so much Taft-Hartley red tape lic is too stupid to see through For the benefit of those members who are not fully familiar Wyandotte seamen have al­ to overcome. them—but they under-estimate with Williams' background, a few of the highlights of his organiz­ ready accepted the contract Despite these many delays, the strength of American labor. ing efforts in behalf of the SIU, should be mentioned. terms, and they have gone into Great Lakes seamen sailing on Guess we wandered a little far immediate effect. According to the Hanna, Wilson, Kinsman afield, but that usually happens He has been active up and down the Atiantic and Gulf coasts in every phase of the Union's expansion program. He has been on company estimates, all back pay (Steinbrenner) and Shenango when we start thinking and talk­ the spot out in the Great Lakes area during the most crucial per­ retroactive to September 1 will ships have kept up their SIU ing of the Taft-Hartley Act. We be paid by November 20. iods of our drive on that objective. enthusiasm. usually begin to see red, and we The SIU Great Lakes District These men deserve our heart­ don't mean the red of the com­ is pleased to welcome all Wyan­ iest congratulations for sticking mies in the maritime industry, Figured in Isthmian Victory dotte seamen into the Seafarers. with their ships, and patiently either. ^ Williams worked closely and effectively with Bull Sheppard We know that these boys will waiting for an election to bring SIU CONTRAST and Cal Tanner throughout the highly important drive to bring the continue to display the same mil­ them SIU contracts and Union Isthmian linos under the Seafarers banner. Williams, Sheppard itant spirit and democratic at­ security, Contrast the incr easing ly and Tanner were the men who handled and solved the toughest titude which have made this vic­ Tliey know that tlie SIU Great stronger position of the SIU on and most complicated problems that stood in the way of victory tory possible. Welcome to the Lakes District has done every­ the Great Lakes with the weaker in" this vast fleet of unorganized ships. Our victory in the Isthmian Seafarers, Wyandotte seamen! thing possible to bring them the ' NMU position. According to NMU fleet is proof of their abilities. benefits of SIU unionization.' convention reports, that outfit NUMBER ISSUED Lakes seamen also know who's lost some $150,000 on the Great The new General Organizer's Union activities have not been The S-e a f a r e r s International been responsible for delaying Lakes during the past two years. confined to intensive organizational field work alone. He was in­ strumental in setting up the various port councils of the important Union of North America has now these elections. During that same period, the It's been the stalling tactics of SIU Great Lakes District has AFL Maritime Trades Department. He therefore has a close work­ been issued a code number of ing relationship with most of the organizations comprising that compliance under the Taft-Hart­ the operators, the dog-in-the- grown to the extent that it is powerful body of waterfront organizations, and has a well-rounded ley Act. As this goes to press,, manger attitude of the NMU and entirely self-sustaining. knowledge of the problems and tasks it faces. Of course, the International has supported us considerably in These brief points in Williams' background as a union or­ our organizational efforts on the ganizer have been mentioned because of the importance of the Grea# Lakes, just as the Interna­ work he is now charged with. Now for the organizational work itself. In the past two years tional is always ready to assist any of the five autonomous Dis­ this Union has unquestionably proved that it can expand—that more tricts of the SIU. That's where jobs can be put on our boards. And the need for expansion has been recognized and approved by the membership, which has unstintingly in the industry. This is just a the strength and solidarity of {Continued from Page 1) the SIU puts us head and should­ backed and taken part in the steady drive forward. This, in the ings exclusive of unloading time. starter." final analysis, has been the sole factor in our success. All hands In addition, moi-e working rules Signing of the Wyandotte ers ahead of any other union in have shown they realize that unless we continue to expand, we will be mutually worked out and Agreement climaxed the organi­ the maritime industry. The SIU Great Lakes District will slowly stagnate. will be covered by the issuance zational drive begun on this fleet is run by and for Great Lakes last Spring. The SIU petitioned of letters to all ships. seamen. Contrary to certain slan­ for an election on April 7, and Drive Started at Right Time WYANDOTTE SCALE a joint conference was held on derous statements by some of So the Union is fortunate that it began booming its organiza­ j our opponents, Great Lakes SeaA complete br-eakdown of the May 2. tional guns when it did. It is doubly fortunate that the member­ wage scale now being paid to the The NMU tried to intervene in ' farers pay their own freight free ship itself took such a keen and active interest in the drive in the Wyandotte seamen is printed be­ the election but when they saw I from any interfei'ence by any field. Without such participation no amount of strategy can be that the SIU was the top-heavy outside sources. However, the low. successful. Last, but not least, let's not forget our good fortune in. choice of the Wyandotte seamen, International and the four other Under the new set-up, wages having such men as Williams, Sheppard and Tanner in charge of will be computed every two they tried to stall the election, j SIU Districts stand ready at any the shoreside apparatus of these previous drives. It is generally weeks instead of semi-monthly, even to the extent of phonying time to lend a hand. recognized that the job these men turned in in shaping strategy and Great Lakes seamen are fol­ and will be paid on the Thurs­ up false labor charges. directing activities is the finest pieces of organizational work in the day following the close of the Despite these NMU obstruc­ lowing the example set by Mid­ SIU's long list of achievements if not the greatest achievement of pay period at midnight Sunday. tionist tactics, the election was land, Huron and Wyandotte sea­ any union in maritime. It is expected that all retroactive finally set for early in July. At men in choosing the SIU as the Now especially, when dual unions in the field—the NMU in wages will be paid on or around the last minute, the NMU sneak­ Union of their choice. particular—are staggering under the shock of internal fights, the It will only be a question of ed off the election ballot, and November 20. Seafarers must stay in there pitching, and pitching harder than the SIU won by an impressive 68 time before Hanna, Wilson, Kins­ SIU NEGOTIATORS ever, in an all-out expansion drive. The entire Union machinery percent vote. man, Shenango, Tomlinson, must be kept in shape, running smoothly and efficiently so that Representing the SIU at vari­ Later, on July 16, the SIU was Schneider and Nicholson (Ecorse) it can keep pace with the strides made in the organizing field. We ous times during the several ne­ certified by the NLRB as the seamen have their elections, and cannot allow the rest of the Union apparatus to fall behind while gotiating sessions which took sole collective bargaining agent choose the SIU for their Union, the organizers keep pushing ahead in new fields. place were Organizers John Rot- for the Wj-andotte seamen. too. taris, Fred Fuss, Carl Gibbs, Ash­ tabula Agent Maurice Dole, Buf­ Report on Organization falo Agent Alex McLean, Secre­ In line with this need for a reshaping of program, the mem­ tary-Treasurer Fred Farnen and bership, acting at the last meeting in Headquarters, instructed Organizational Director Russell DECK DEPARTMENT Brother Williams to prepare a report showing a background picture Smith. Overiime of the organizational projects. He is to show the -problems that The Wyandotte management Classification Hourly Rate Rate have been faced as well as those facing us now in this important was represented by Mr. George Wheelsman $1.03 $1.62 field of our Union's actiyities and is to submit definite and concrete Gettleman, Mr. Merle Welsh, Mr. Watchman 1.07 1.60 Vz recommendations for a program to be followed in all future or­ Francis Griffiths and Mr. James AB Deckwatch 1.03 1.54 V2 ganizational work. ^ Lucier. OS Deckwatch 92 1.38 In drafting this program, Williams \yill work with other Sea­ Deckhand 88 1.32 "We didn't get everything we farers—officials as well as rank and file membership whose ex­ ENGINE DEPARTMENT perience can be of value in the aii-important plans. Cooperation wanted in the Wyandotte Agree­ Oiler $1.08 $1.62 and participation by all hands in formulating plans and pro­ ment," said Great Lakes Secre­ Fireman 1.07 1.601/2 grams are every bit as important as the cooperation of all hands tary-Treasurer Farnen, "how­ Coalpasser .88 1.32 ever, we've got to realize that in putting the final decisions into practice. STEWARDS DEPARTMENT This completed report and the decision reached by the mem­ this is the first SIU contract with Second Cook (Plus subsistence) $1.03 $1.54Vi Wyandotte, and that it took sev­ bership should be an important development in our history. It Porter (Plus subsistence) 88 1.32 eral yeavs to make existing SIU may well, signal thg emergence of a Seafarers International Union contracts on both Coasts the best more powerful than ever before. Wyandotte Pact Gives SIU Highest Wages On Gt, Lakes New Wyandotte Wage Scales �THE f Page Four SEAFARERS Friday, October 24. 1947 LOG New Miami Hall Opens; Engine, OeckMenNeeded Seafarers 'See' Raeket Stopped Cold One of the many flourishing rackets which have been victim izing Seafarers, the charging of fantastic sums—as high as $35.00 in one case—by chiselling "men of science" appears to have been stopped cold—in the Port of New York, at least, A statistical report outlining the extent of membership parti icipation in the Union Optical Plan Program, a cost-price oi ganization sponsored by many trade unions, was filed this week with the Seafarers International Union. Covering the period from June 1 through Sept. 30, the report reveals that 23 SIU members were serviced with optical ex­ aminations and glasses. The report shows further that the average cost to each of the 23 members was $5.89, which includes the price of eye-glasses as well as the fee for profession­ al services. Of the 23 men availing them­ selves of the Union Optical Plan's services, 22 were fitted with glasses, with two men getting two pairs of glasses each, mak­ ing 24 pairs fitted in all. After thorough examination, one of the members was advised by the Plan that he did not need glasses at the present time. MEMBERS AUTHORIZED Arrangements were made with the Union Optical Plan to ser­ vice Seafarers after a regular membership meeting last Spring authorized Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler to investigate the pos­ sibilities for providing the mem­ bers with competent professional optical examinations and glasses at moderate costs. The decision to recommend the Union Optical Plan came af­ ter deliberate and thorough study of many groups. The UOP ser­ vices memberships of many lafge unions, including many locals of the International Ladies' Gar­ ment Workers, (AFL.) Any Seafarer may avail him­ self of the Union Optical Plan's program for union members by simply showing his Union book. The offices of the Plan are lo­ cated at 152 Fourth Ave., New York City. There is no membei'ship fee of any kind, either to the individual or the Union. No Hot Water? When your ship has been out of hot water for over twelve hours make sure that this fact is recorded in the Engine log book. It will save a lot of trouble when your ship hits port later. '•tr' 4 .4 If you are in port when the boilers give up the ghost, notify the Hall immediately and a Patrolman will handle the matter with the com­ pany. Don't wait until the ship is half way across the ocean before you send word; let out a yell before your ship leaves port and the mat­ ter will be settled at once. By J. P. SHULER. Secretary-Treasurer Negotiations The American Eastern Steamship Company has signed the SIU Standard Agreement. This com­ pany held out quite a while, but last week, there were a couple of ships in Baltimore and the membeiship took the position "No Contract — No Work." This company is now operating two ships in ad­ dition to their heavy lift vessels and may grow up to be one of our large operators. On the heavy lift ships, the same working cargo clause was maintained as was in their last agreement, inas­ much as the Deck Departments on those ships are assigned to work the cargo in some foreign ports. The Isthmian negotiations are not going along very fast. The General Rules and the Deck De­ partment Working Rules have been completed and there ai-e only a few points in the Engine De­ partment Working Rules to negotiate. A complete agreement should be consummated by the next i-egulai- meeting to be put before the membership for ratification. Miami Office The Union opened an office in Miami, as ap­ proved by the membership, which will work un­ der the jurisdiction of the Tampa Branch and a representative will be stationed in that port to represent the membership aboard the Peninsular and Occidental ships, the Wilkerson ships and the Eastern ships now hitting that port. Credentials Committee The Credentials Committee, duly elected at the last regular business meeting October 8, 1947 in the Branch of New York, has met and examined all credentials submitted for the officers for the year 1948 and completed their report which will be i-ead to the membership tonight. As soon as this report is acted upon, Headquar­ ters Office will have the prepared ballot printed which will be submitted to all of the Branches and voting for the officers will begin November 1, 1947, and continue through December 31, 1947, as per constitution. All members who are eligible to vote should cast their votes in this election, which should make it one of the largest votes cast in any elec­ tion. Organizing Work The Organizers report quite a bit of progress in the Tanker Field and elections should be coming up with several tanker companies in the near future. Membership Action MIAMI—This Branch is now open again, and we have a very good spot for our Hall. It's lo­ cated at 19 NW 11th Street, and while it's no palace, it is being constantly improved. At the present lime only the SS Florida is operating out of here, and she goes into drydoclc the end of this month for two weeks, but just about the same time Eastern Steamship Com­ pany starts the Evangeline and the Yarmouth touching this port and we'll be kept busy. The Florida will lay off the en­ tire Stewards Department when it goes into drydock. The men are to register here when they payoff the ship and clear back through the Hall when they go back to the ship. That way we can see how short the Department is ana re­ place the missing men. There has been quite a bit of confusion on several ships—especially the ^lassenger ships— among the crews lately. When the SS Alcoa Cavalier was in the last trip, the Union put the pressure on the company and made them hire all ratings for that ship through the offices of this Union. After the ship got out, there was a beef among the crew about some of the men that the com­ pany hired through the Union office. This does the Union no good. Our problems should be iron­ ed out among ourselves and not taken up with the HELP WANTED steamship companies. At the present time there are When such problems are taken up with steam­ a few men registered in the ship companies, it puts the Union in a phony Stewards Department but none light, and the men causing such disturbances are in the Deck and Engine Depart­ guilty of bringing the Union to ill repute. Aboard some of the other passenger ships, some ments. Hope that some of you of the different members of the crews are start­ fellows reading this will drift ing intra-Union beefs and championing causes down this way and ship from which only result in turmoil in the Organization. Miami. Cost-of-living is high, If any member of a crew has a beef, the Union but we have a bunch of Army Hall is the place to take it up and not in a gin mill. cots in the Hall and a place to Quite a few of these disturbances are caused by wash up and shave. We have a coffee percolator, permit members. Permit members have no vote in the Union, but are being allowed to ride the donated by the crew of the ships and should, before they become familiar Florida, so we can have coffee with the proceedings of the Union, never let their time. A couple of chairs and a personal opinions interfere with smooth opera­ sofa round out the furnishings, and we therefore have to pick up tions aboard vessels. All of the membership should be on the look­ extra chaii's for' meetings. out for such action and try to educate permit Now that we have started to members, instead of taking sides and causing divi­ send reports to the LOG, we sions and hard feelings aboard the vessels. hope to continue to do so. Complete Text Of Cities Service Decision DECISION and DIRECTION of ELECTION Upon a petition duly filed, hearing in this case was teld at New York City, on July 28, 1947, before Sidney Reitman, hearing officer. The hearing officer's ;'ulings made at the hearing are free from prejudicial error and are hereby affirmed. Upon the entire record in the case, the National abor Relations Board makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT I. The Business of the Employer Cities Service Oil Co. of Penn­ sylvania, a Pennsylvania corpo­ ration, is engaged at its Marine Division, the only operation in­ volved hei'ein, in the transporta­ tion of petroleum oil on a world­ wide basis. The Employer trans­ ports petroleum oil between var­ ious ports of the United States and foreign ports, and be­ tween foreign ports. During the year 1946 the Employer trans­ ported petroleum valued in ex­ cess of $500,000, all of which rep­ resented shipments in interstate or foreign commerce. The Employer admits and we find that it is engaged in com­ merce within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act. II. The Organization Involved^ The Petitioner is a labor or­ claiming to represent employees ganization affiliated with the of the Employer. American Federation of Labor, Direction of Election As part of the investigation to ascertain representatives for the purposes of collective bargaining •iT. c• ^ with Cities Service Oil Co. of Pennsylvania (Marine Division) New York, New York, an elec­ tion by secret ballot shall be conducted as early as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days from the date of this Direction, under the direction and supervi­ sion of the Regional Director for the Second Region, acting in this matter as agent for the National Labor Relations Board, and sub­ ject to Sections 203.61 and 203.62, of National Labor Relations Board Rules and Regulations— Series 5, as amended, among the employees in the unit found ap­ propriate in Section IV, above, who were employed during the pay-roll period immediately pre­ ceding the date of this Direction, ^ including employees who did not work during said pay-roll period ^'ecause they were ill or on vacaliuu or temporarily laid off,3 but f , excluding those employees who have since quit or been dis­ charged for cause and have not been rehired or reinstated prior to the date of the election, to de­ termine whether or not they de­ sire to be represented by Seafar­ ers International Union of North America, AFL, for the purposes of collective bargaining. Signed at Washington, D. C., this 20th day of October 1947. Paul M. Herzog, Chairman John M. Houston, MemberJames J. Reynolds, Jr., Member NATIONAL LABORRELATIONS BOARD 1 National Maritime Union of America, herein called the NMU, which made a showing of representation for purposes ot interven­ The Employer refuses to recog­ We find that a question affect­ tion, was duly served with Notice of Hearing but did not appear nize the Petitioner as the exclu­ ing commerce has arisen concern­ at the hearing. sive bargaining representative of ing the representation of employ­ employees of the Employer until ees of the Employer, within the 2 None of the parties asserted the existence of any contractual bar the Petitioner is certified by the meaning of Section 9 (c) and Sec­ to this proceeding. Although there is in existence a written agree­ Board in an appropriate unit. tion 2 (6) and (7) of the Act.8 ment dated February, 1942 between the Employer and the NMU that agreement relates solely to the "issue of passes," and is not a IV. The Appropriate Unit collective bargaining agreement. We find, in substantial agree­ excluding pursers, radio opera­ ment with the Petitioner and the tors, and supervisors, as defined 3 W© omit here the provision which was customarily inserted in our Employer, that all unlicensed in the Act, constitute a unit ap­ directions of elections during the recent war, permitting employees personnel on board the vessels of propriate for the purposes of col­ in the armed forces of the United States to vote if they presented the Marine Division of the Em­ lective bargaining within the themsrfves in person at the poUs. In view of the demobilization ployer, including deck and en­ meaning of Section 9 (b) of the of the arnied forces and the termination of selective service, we gine employees and stewards, but Act. are of the opinion that the provision need no longer be included. III. The Question Concerning Representation �Friday. October 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Galveston Hits Shipping Peak; Jobs Go Fast Page Five Brinklng Beef In San Juan — Over Plain Water By KEITH ALSOP By SALVADOR COLLS GALVESTON — Shipping has SAN JUAN—In many of my picked up quite a bit here, and recent reports I have been giv­ ing the lowdowq on the gaspractically every day the board hounds down here and their in­ is cleared of all jobs. Of course satiable desire for the potent some men are still on the beach stuff which flows from bottles. and can be found bending their Silence this week from the The beef this week pertains toarms in Abe's place, but most Branch Agents of the follow­ drinking, too, but of plain old By WILLIAM (CURLY) RENTZ ing ports: water. jnen are grabbing the ships as BALTIMORE — The Indian They have shown real guts It happened aboard the Coast­ they come up, and that keeps Summer currently being enjoyed and stamina, and we will conJACKSONVILLE al Mariner which had called for shipping at a high peak. MOBILE in this port, coupled with a sud­ tinue to back them up as long a shoregang of eight men and a • SAVANNAH den upswing in shipping, has as there remains a picketline We paid off the F. Marion foreman. I dispatched the men BUFFALO Crawford and the Thomas Hey- made Baltimore a good port for around a shipyard in the Balti­ to the job and after seven hours TOLEDO a man to either grab a ship or more area. ward. Waterman, and the James of work they were laid off. TAMPA Swan, South Atlantic. The first bask in the warm October sun. While working in 100 degree Our Secretary, Miss Catherine BOSTON Most of the jobs as they were two were top-notch, but the third heat the men tried to get some Lopez, was married this week SAN FRANCISCO went all the way to the other ex­ called from the board this week and the men in and around the water only to run into trouble. CHICAGO were grabbed up quickly. There Hall wish her the best of luck treme. Working off.shore on a float tied NORFOLK up to the Mariner, they attempt­ A word of commendation to were very few jobs left on the and happiness. If she makes as NEW ORLEANS ed to go aboard the ship for good a wife as she has a secre­ the crews of the Crawford and the board following their first call. water but were refused—instead After the shipping lull which tary, ' she's sure to be tops. The deadline for port re­ Heyward is in order. The men they had to go in to the dock. has gripped this port for several ports, monies due, etc., is The men in this neck of the This was okay for the men weeks, the sudden rush of jobs woods interested in the tanker the Monday proceeding pub­ working near the dock, .but it brought the boys down to the organizing drive are continuing lication. While every effort left the men out on the float in Hall in large numbers. will be made to use in the to push on up to Marcus Hook a tough spot. current issue material re­ Most of them got what they to take jobs on the tankers. I got the lowdown on the beef ceived after that date, space wanted and the backlog of mem­ There's a job to be done there and have started working on a commitments generally do bers has been reduced quite a and the response has been very plan so the men working on the not permit us to do so. bit. A few more days of good good. float can get drinking water from shipping, and most of the men the ship being worked. holding old cards will have ta­ PARCHED THROATS ken ships. The business of having to run This week the payoffs were into the dock everytime a man not many, but all of them came develops a thirst is strictly from off in good style with no beefs hunger, and in addition means hanging fire after visits by the the waste of a lot of time. By JOE ALGINA brought in clean ships, and the Patrolmen. We have with us our usual overtime was set up in such a NEW YORK—We played host was the Howard, Waterman, gang of beachcombers who have, SIX PAYOFFS way that it was paid without any this week to the De Soto, one of which had a good gang of men settled down to homesteading it The ships which paid off here back talk from the company. aboard. The Cornelia, Bull Line, here for the Winter. The shorewere the Calmer, Calmar Corp.; Waterman's scows. This ship also had a fine crew and a good gang work is holding up well WRONG ONE Bethore, Ore Line; Waltham Vic­ somehow always manages to de­ egg for Skipper. and promises to keep the boys velop a beef or two before every The Evangeline, Eastern, took in red beans and rice for the The Swan was a horse of an­ tory, Robin Line; Cornelius Gil­ lian, South Atlantic and Joshua trip and this time was no excep­ a crew this week and will soon coming months. other color. It was one of the be heading for th^ land of rum tion. dirtiest ships I have ever seen, Hendy. Once in a while a beachcomb­ The week's only sign-on was and coca cola. Until she took a er becomes conscious - stricken and was full of headaches in She took on a crew in New crew the Evangeline had, a stand­ and comes into the Hall for a other ways. By the time we had the Bethore, Ore, but quite a York, made a scheduled stop by gang which gave rise to a few sign-ons are promised for the the Steward straightened out, in Philly and returned here be­ minor beef recently. and the rest of the mess squared coming week. In transit we had the Bull iryod'RE SURE THERElS fore heading for Europe. But away, we had seen practically The standby gang had worked NO 008-I WANT ONE Run, Fischer Ames, Richard everything. while still in the Port of Phila­ Columbus Day, a recognized Yates and John Riddle. These Of course, all legitimate over­ holiday.. The delphia it became evident that longshoremen's ships took a few men, settled the time was collected before the company wanted to pay the men few beefs which had accumulat­ there was a hitch in the machin­ men signed off. We hope that straght standby wages instead of ed and took off for their respec­ ery—namely, the Chief Mate. the men learned a lesson from the regular holiday overtime rate. tive destinations. This guy, it seems, was un­ what happened and will work ac­ We went to work on the beef As we have been doing for cording to the agreement from the past several months, seafar- aware that the position of Bosun and before the Evangeline •took now on. existed. He insisted upon work­ on a crew the company was To go on to something on the ing the deck gang himself and shown its violation of the agree­ light side, one of the Brothers felt that it was his divine duty ment and the men collected their went fishing last week and to make life as miserable as pos­ money. short look at the board. It's proved that he really knows his sible for the crew. REPATRIATED CREWS business. He caught 200 trout, strictly an act, I believe, as It didn't take the deck gang strangely enough they show up and now "meatless days" don't In the past few weeks we have long to get a bellyful of his meth­ bother him. only when the boai-d is empty. ods which included rationing had several repatriated crews One such incident occurred Quite a few of the other Broth­ everything to the crew, red pen­ from ships sold in England. The this week when after a couple ers shared his good fortune, and cilling all overtime without dis­ large majority of the ships have of days of hectic shipping, the the smell of frying fish reached cussing it with the crew and car­ been tankers and the crews have board was absolutely barren of almost all the way to Houston. vowed that they'll never ship on rying lies to the Captain. ships. another tanker unless they are BEAT T-H ACT So what happens: out of the REPORT MADE positive their ship is coming back noon-day sun comes a dyed-inThe ILA signed a closed-shop The Philly Patrolman didn't to the U. S. the-wool beachcomber who cop­ agreement with the steamship ers in this port are continuing to have the time to do too much for The difficulties connected with ped a quick gander at the shipoperators here last week. They aid the shipyard workers on the crew as the ship was all set waiting around for passage home less board and then, seeing that got the Hiring Hail clause plus their picketlines. to pull out, but he sent us a re- make this type run quite unat­ he was safe, started demanding a raise in pay. This is another They have struck through a port of this character and we tractive to the men who have a ship. case showing that the Taft-Hart- very long and discouraging strike were waiting for her when she had a taste of it. After being told he was out Jev Law and the phony Texas without any weakness showing came in. Here's a word to men desiring of luck, he hurried out of the anti-labor laws cannot hold up in their solid front. These men Patrolman Sheehan and an books in the SIU: Hall, his conscience salved and when attacked by a strong union. deserve all the support they can MM&P Patrolman contacted the Applications for membership a sly grin on his face. Brother Paul "Haywire" War­ get and we have made it a point ship. They had a long talk with are accepted every Tuesday at 2 BEACHCOMBER SHIPS ren is down here and waiting for to give them that support when­ the Mate, and the MM&P Patrol­ p. m. on the 3rd deck of the New Seafarer-Artist Norman Maffie, man pointed out that his was not York Hall. The qualifications for contributor to the LOG of the jeep from New York. Mickey ever we can. the proper attitude of a union membership are: 18 months or Wilburn is covering the tugboats SHOWING GUTS sketched local scenes, has taken like the dew covers Texas, and is . The strike has been a long man. more on a permit; 1 year sea time a berth aboard the Jane O. His getting good results with the men. one, but the company should see Brother Sheehan reports that on SIU ships and the holding of book, which was left here acci­ the Mate has seen the folly of a rating. dentally, has been forwarded to All in all, Galveston is strictly by now that the men are deter­ his ways and a good trip is prom­ If you meet these qualifications the New Orleans Hall. on the ball with the situation mined to stick it out until the Still on the beach here, in improving all the time. Even the bitter end. They have shown the ised the crew. go after that book. There is no On the other hand we had sev­ telling how long the books will case any of their mates are ingashounds keep their distance, company that they can't be and that doesn't make anybody starved back to work as was ex­ eral fine ships in port with no remain open so now is your tei-ested, are Tommy Murray and disputes of any sort. One of them golden opportunity. Red Morgan. mad. pected. Indian Summer, Brisk Shipping Hailed By Baltimore Seafarers NO NEWS?? Stop Beefs Before They Happen Is New Method In Port New York 11 �•". . - "• •••^ • •• •': f" THE Page Six 11 lll-Advised Shipboard Action May Be Expensive Proposition By FRED FARNEN ,R m SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 24, 1947 Sun Oil Seamen Keep Her Steady As She Goes Finding They Need Seafarers We ell know lhat the Seafarers is lops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. 6. Study your contracts and shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and by-laws. DETROIT—Just the other daj', ing to pull any of that stuff on we received a call at our home me and get away with it." By BLACKIE CARDULLO We've heard that type of a re; late in the evening. To our sur­ MARCUS HOOK—The Sun Oil prise, we found that it was from mark often enough, and in many Company is getting three new one of our contracted ships dock­ instances the men making these T2 tankers, and that eventually ed over at Walkerville, Canada— remarks felt all the justification is going to mean more jobs for just across the river from De­ in the world for taking" the at­ the SIU. "We are drilling away troit—and the crewmembers were titude that they did. They at that company, and the picture thought that the only thing to threatening to-walk off. looks good from an organization­ In this particular case, the men do was to job-action the ship. al point of view. However, it's no use to go off had a legitimate beef concerning More and more of the Sun Oil their long-overdue retroactive half-cocked and start screaming employees are coming to the Un­ pay which had been promised to for action right away. There's a ion, and it's a pleasure to talk to right way and a wrong way to them for quite some time. them because they are beginning They were also within their do things. As an SIU member to understand just what a Union rights in threatening to walk off who feels membership responsi­ like the SIU can do for them. It the ship. However, they were bilities, it's your job to do things makes us feel that we are really in typical SIU style—the right docked at a foreign port. accomplishing something. When your ship is docked at way! Did you talk over your beef a foreign port, even if as in this Besides the news of the new case it's just a, half-mile from with the Departmental Delegate? tankers, we have some more good U.S. soil, don't walk off the ship, Did you and he try to get it tidings this week. There is a pos­ settled with the departmental or pull any kind of job action. sibility that we will soon have a By PAUL GONSORCHIK You are liable to a charge of head or with the Skipper of your new Hall in this neck of the NEW YORK — Shipping con- j Here is another rule some of woods, and it will be strictly a desertion with forfeiture of all or ship? Was a proper record kept of tinues plentiful in this port, al-. you members may not be aware super-duper. By the time most part of your wages and the gear your beef? Did you bring it up though not exactly to every des-jof: If you're on a ship and the of the members get down this left aboard. You might beat the desertion at the shipboard meeting which tination you prefer. Most runs j company decides to lay off all way, we should have everything rap, but you'll be lucky if you you are supposed to hold on your are to the West Indies, Puerto, hands, but doesn't know definite- shipshape._^ secure all of your wages and ship at least once every two Rico, Rotterdam, as well as Can­ ly whether it will recrew the A new Hall will simplify mat­ ada, Belgium, France and Ger­ ship in a few days or not, and gear. In this case, it would have weeks? ters for us, and will enable us to you want to take her out when many. DO IT RIGHT cost these men plenty of cabbage get more work done and to take they do decide, there's someAn occasional few ships are If your beef wasn't settled by to walk off this particular ship care of more members. It will you or the Delegate or by any headed fov England, with even' thing you can do about it. in Canada. be a good deal for us since the My advice to you fellows is Hall will double its worth,in a Then, there are other matters action taken at the shipboard fewer for Norway and Sweden. to consider. When you're sailing meeting, did you bring it up with Now I'd like to point out to lhat when you're paid off the very short time. on an SIU contracted vessel, it the Patrolrnan or Agent when he those members who are not laid-up ship, you take your A BUSY TIME means that the SIU has a written came aboard your ship? aware of it that on the Dispat­ voucher to the Dispatcher at the The last few weeks have been contract with the owners of the If it wasn't settled aboard ship cher's board, under the column Union Hall and register for that very busy, with ships coming ship you're sailing on. That con­ by him, did you bring it up at headed "Remarks," you will one particular ship. tract is a legal and binding in­ a shoreside meeting or bring it sometimes see on the same line However, if the company does­ and going every day. One ship, strument. It means that you to the attention of your shore- as the ship's name, the words n't crew up that ship within 10 the SS Casa Grande, was with have certain responsibilities. side officials? "lay-up job." days, you forfeit your right to us for a month and a half, and we were sure sorry to see her go. UNION LIABILITY Just ask yourself some of these These lay-up jobs are, natur­ her. The boys seemed like part of the "Violation of any" part of the questions before going off half- ally, temporary ones. But if you This does not apply to men contract may mean that the SIU cocked and blowing your cork. do take them, please understand who are fired for not doing their family, and the ship fed like a is liable to suit for damages un­ As an SIU member you owe that you do not lose your ship­ jobs. It only applies when the home. A better feeding ship der the Taft-Hartley Act. You, it to yourself and the Union to ping card, if the job lasts under company has decided to termin­ never floated. even though a paid up member know your contract, know your 15 days. But, if the jobs goes ate the crew's employment We had a little excitement the of the SIU, may cost your Union Constitution, and follow both of over 15 days, you will have to aboard that ship temporarily, other day when the Signal Hills untold thousands of dollars them. re-register, upoii completion of and where they have not been left here and ran down the river, through irresponsible acts on Attend your meetings, ashore your job. right smack into an LSE which aboard 15 days. your part. and aboard your ship, and be ^ had broken away from her tow. These men are to come to the „ ,, RULE CLARIFIED It's very easy sometimes, es­ ready to discharge your respon­ . . However all the damage was Dispatcher with their vouchers pecially if you feel that you sibility as a member of the SIU above the water line, and after a In this case, be sure you re­ and get their regular shipping have a legitimate beef, for you' at all times. cement patch, the scow was ship­ port to the Dispatcher immedi­ cards back. But be sure you re­ shape again. to say to your shipmates, "Let's That's the way to be a good ately—and have your pay vouch­ port within 48 hours. tie up this damn scow until she Union member and not another er with you. It'll save a lot of After that time you will have rots. These shipowners aren't go- card carrier. arguments and difficulties. to re-register. While on the business of tlie shipping rules and cases where they are misunderstood, I have By E. S. HIGDON blows being "dealt our once pow­ This will cause an even great­ a suggestion for any of you who erful merchant fleet. More will er lay-up of ships now in oper-. has a hard time understanding PHILADELPHIA — A casual By JAMES MARTIN rules but doesn't want to ask come in the future and the end ation, and thus will begin the | glance at the shipping pages of questions personally: CLEVELAND—Some time ago, result will be the complete des­ vicious spiral downward. any newspaper is enough to around September 12 to be ex­ truction of our merchant maidne WRITE TO LOG It's true that hundreds of make the average American act, -an item appeared in the and the unemployment of thou­ ships are rusting in the boneSend your questions into the merchant seaman blow his top. SEAFARERS LOG regarding the sands of maritime workers. yards around the country, but LOG. It would serve as educaThe hatchet job being done on SS Adam E. Cornelius of the Already we have sold 1200 with the nation's present short­ tional material for all hands be­ the merchant fleet of our coun­ merchant ships and the govern­ Boland-Cornelius fleet. It was age of scrap metal these ships sides answering you. try is one of the biggest crimes ment is contemplating selling 300 written by a former crewmemI find that many times mem­ ever perpetrated against the citi­ more. Figured in jobs this will can be scrapped and their valu­ ber of this ship, and told of able metals turned to"the manu­ bers will interpret the rules for zens and maritime workers of the poor food and other conditions facture of automobiles, steel their own benefit. They don't do country, but no one seems to on the Cornelius. girders and steel freight cars, all this intentionally, of course, but be the least bit disturbed or Since that time, I've had the of which we are critically short by failing to read the rules fully alarmed. opportunity to contact crewmem­ of at the moment. they fail to get the full weight Here' is an item from the Jour­ bers of this ship several times, of them as laid out and voted on nal of Commerce in which is SENSIBLE APPROACH and they all assert that this pre­ by the membership. stated that a British shipping in­ vious article is nothing moi-e With steel mills, auto plants Your shipping rules contain terest has converted two former and the building firms yelling some of the most fundamental than a bunch of lies. According American victory ships into lux­ for steel, it seems that a more principles of the SIU. By operat­ to Adam E. Cornelius seamen, ury liners for service in the sensible solution is for us to turn ing without them or in violation their ship is a good feeder and African trade to Canada. this steel back into domestic use of their purpose, shipping could the linen is always issued on Another: Most newspapers car­ to relieve the present shortages go back to the miserable condi­ time. ried Senator Owen Brewster's —not to give the ships away to tions that existed in 1923. In addition, these men state message in which he stated he foreign governments to complete­ Surprising as it may seem, that the food is properly prepar­ is going to urge Congress to give be a loss of 37,500 unlicensed ly annihilate our own merchant shipowners know these shipping ed and plentiful in quantity. hard-pressed European nations jobs. fleet. rules as well as, if not better They swear by the Cook, and 20,000,000 tons of war-built Am­ If these ships are immediately I think that the SIU should than, many members. And they assert that they have no beefs erican ships. - ' put into competition against Am­ renew its effort to bring this do take advantage of your ignor­ concerning the food whatsoever. Then, out of Washington comes erican ships, we will at once to the attention of fhe smart ance of them, whenever they can. For these reasons, it seems to a statement that the U.S. is giv­ suffer a loss of more jobs when guys in Washington. If they are Ignorance of the rules is no me that we should print this ing France 30 merchant vessels cargo now carried in American as blind to the problem now as longer any excuse these - days. correction in the LOG, and prove taken from Germany during the bottoms will be carried in the they were in 1943 and 1944, then Copies of the rules, contracts to the Boland seamen that the war. American-built ships being oper­ we should make our voices heard and your Constitution are avail­ SIU always prints both sides of These are but a few of the ated by foreign governments. able at any SIU Hall. by any means possible. any story, free from bias. N.Y. Dispatcher Clarifies Some Misinterpreted Shipping Rules US Maritime Policy Means No Ships And No Jobs i'i I,: SS Cornelius Blast Not Justified, Say Crewmembers �THE Friday. October 24, 1947 SEAFARERS LOJG Page Seven Qualified Candidates For A&G Offices SECY-TREASURER JOHN MARSHALL — No. 322 ROBERT MATTHEWS—No. 154 (One To Be Elected) PAUL HALL — No. 190 On Qualifications JACKSONVILLE Agent (One To Be Elected) On these pages appear the pictures and histories of the qualified candidates for A&G offices for the year 1948. CHARLES (COTTON) HAYMOND—No. 98 Some candidates did not meet the qualifications as provided tor by the Constitu­ tion and By-laws of the Sea­ farers International Union: For Asst. Secy.-Treas.: E. Edginton—No. 3882. insuffi­ cient sea time for current year. Member of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union since its in­ ception. Has taken part in nearly all of the Union's beefs, and is clear for all strikes. First assumed»elective office in 1944 as New York Port Agent. Addi­ tional offices assigned by the membership have been Director of Isthmian Organizing and member of the Union Negotiat­ ing Committee. Has also seiweci in various capacities in all emergency and strike commit­ tees since 1944. Is chairman of the New York Port Council of the AFL Maritime Trades De­ partment. ASSISTANT SECY-TREASURER (Three To Be Elected) J. P. SHULER — No. 101 Joined the SIU when it was first formed. Sailed as Engine For Baltimore Engine Pa­ and/or Ships Delegates on many trolman: Archie Wright—No. ships. Served as Patrolman and 3272, lacked three years sea Agent in the Port of" Mobile, time. and later as Jacksonville Agent, For Mobile Steward Pa­ and San Francisco Agent. Was trolman: Lamar M. Lott— assigned by the 1946 Agents' 29546. insufficient sea time. Conference to New York as C. E. Turner—No. 15. insuf­ Head quarters Representative. ficient sea time for current Served as member of the Nego­ year. tiating Committee 1946 and 1947. Has worked on organization and educational' projects for the Union. Has participated in all SIU Strikes and job actions. Is WALTER (SLUG) SIEKMANN No. 7086 strike clear. BOSTON Agent Has 15 years' sea experience. Sailed all through the war. Has been a member of the Union all the time since the ISU days. Has not held elective or ap­ pointive office, but has partici­ One of original SIU members. pated in many Union actions as Has been active in organizing a rank-and-file member. Strike and has held elective and ap­ clear record. pointive positions in the Union. Was elected Houston Agent for J. E. SWEENEY — No. 1530 1947, but returned to sea when the membership closed the Branch for reasons of economy. Sailed during the war in all areas. Was active in all SIU strikes since joining the Union. (One TcJ Be Elected) ''' T. (ROCK-^ BENSON—No. 7297 . ' SAN JUAN Agent (One To Be Elected) DAN BUTTS—No. 190 - Member of SIU since 1938. Was on Strike Committee during P&O and Seatrain Strikes. Did picket duty in Bonus Strike. Served the Union in official capacities as Patrolman, Acting New York Agent, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urer, and Secretary-Treasurer. Participated in General Strike, Longshore anti-commie beef. Isthmian Strike, and all other SIU beefs while in office. Clear for all strikes. Was chairman of the Negotiating Committee for contracts signed this past year. Sailed actively during the war. Joined Union in 1941. Has sailed as volunteer organizer on various unorganized ships, in­ cluding Isthmian. Has served as organizer in the Ports of New York and Baltimore. Has parti­ cipated actively in all the Union's beefs since joining. Strike clear record. JOHN MOGAN — No. 216 Joined ISU in 1932, and SIU in 1938. Served as Engine Pa­ trolman in Boston in 1941 and as Joint Patrolman in New York for some months during the war. Has AB ticket and has sailed in all Departments. Ran for Joint Patrolman in Boston, was elected and has held the job a few times since then. Has been a member of the SIU for seven years. Has been elected Ships Delegate many times and has served as tem­ porary Patrolman. Participated in Isthmian Drive as shoreside organizer. Served on Strike Committee for the 1946 Strike and the Isthmian Strike. Has been active in all SIU beefs TAMPA since joining Union. Was jailed Agent and hospitalized in New York,as (One To Be Elected) result of Union activities. Sailed actively throughout entire war CLAUDE (SONNY) SIMMONS in all areas. No. 368 Joint Patrolman (One To Be Elected) CHARLES (Whiiey) TANNEHILL No. 25922 Plas been sailing twenty years as AB. Storekeeper, and Bosun. Active in all maritime strike? since 1934. Joined SIU in 1938. Elected Puerto Rico Agent and re-elected five consecutive times. Served on Negotiating Commit­ tee in July, 1946. Appointed Act­ ing Agent Puerto Rico Branch in August, 1946, and held office until relieved by regularly elect­ ed official. Now Ship's Delegate aboard SS Francis. SALVADOR COLLS—No. 21085 JOSEPH H. VOLPIAN—No. 56 . Has been sailing since 1922. Served as Engine Patrolman in Port of New York from 1943 to 1945. Was taken off waterfront duty by the membership and as­ signed to Special Services. Han­ dles Coast Guard, immigration, hospital, and other matters. Strike clear record. Started going to sea in 1922. Has sailed in all three Depart­ ments and has belonged to AFL seamens' unions since 1923. Was instrumental in organizing four local companies into the SIU, the largest of these the Eastern Steamship Company. Later help­ ed organize the Firemen, Fish­ ermen, and Seafood workers of New England, and after forma­ tion of the Atlantic Fisherman's Union prevailed on them to af­ filiate with the SIU. Is at present Boston Agent and is a past Vice-President of the In­ ternational. Was Ships' organizer during Isthmian Drive, during which time spent eighteen months on board Isthmian ships. Also worked as shoreside organizer in Ports of New York, Mobile, and New Orleans. Participated in many beefs including the 1945 Longshore beef, the Coos Bay beef, 1946 General Strike, and Isthmian Strike. Has been work­ ing as organizer in East Coast ports, as well as assisting in contract negotiations. Joined the old ISU in 1935. Went to work with the Light House Department and then took out SIU Book in 1939. Was in Mobile during the American Sea­ men beef. Sailed steadily until August, 1941, when was appoint­ ed Patrolman in Tampa. Went back to sea August 1, 1942, and sailed through the war until Feb­ ruary, 1945, at which time was appointed Patrolman in Port of New York. Remained there until took over as Agent in Tampa, February, 1946, after being elect­ ed to the job. Was re-elected for 1947. Active member and was Pa­ trolman in New York for two years prioi- to being elected Puerto Rico Agent for 1947. Was Area commander in Brooklyn, during General Strike. Partici­ pated in all Union beefs since becoming a member. Is strike clear. �Page Eight TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 24, 1947 == NEW YORK (* Agent WILLIAM HAMILTON—No. 3100 iOUIS COFFIN—No. 4526 I Engine Patrolman Active in Isthmian Drive both as ship and shoreside organizer. Elected as Agent in Mobile for IIMMIE DRAWDY — No. 28523 1947. Participated in other or­ ganizing work. Was active in all Union beefs since joining. Strike clear. (Two To Be Elected) (One To Be Elected) JOE ALGINA — No, 1320 Deck Patrolman (One To Be Elected) GEORGE L. BALES—No. 230 iillv Has been a Union man since 1921, joining the SIU when it came into existence in 1938. Sailed during the war, and was appointed Stewards Patrolman for New York. Served in that capacity for two-and-one-half years. Left office beginning of 1947 and went back to sea. li" h\-I •&> 1V' Transferred into SIU at the beginning.- Sailed actively dur­ ing the war until going to work as organizer. Has served in various capacities such as New WILLIAM York Deck Patrolman and Act­ ing Agent. Participated actively in Longshore and Coos' Bay beefs, 1946 General Strike, UFE beef, and Isthmian Strike. Has been, on Negotiating Committee for past two years and at present is assisting in Isthmian Negoti­ ations. Transferred men's Union. Participated in 1941 Bonus 1946 General Strike, and mian Strike. Has been Patrol­ man and Agent in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the At­ lantic and Gulf District. f ' Joined the Union in 1943. Sail­ ®iili ed actively during the war until coming ashore to work as SIU official in the Port of New York. Was then sent to Wilmington, California, as East Coast Repreentative. When West Coast of­ JENKINS—No. 4041 fice closed, went back to sea Joint Patrolman Going to sea for past twenty until elected as Joint Patrolman (Two To Be Elected) for New York in 1946. "Book years. Has been in l^U from FREDDIE STEWART—No. 4935 part in 1946 General Strike, the beginning. Held office in Mobile in 1945 but resigned to Coos Bay and Isthmian beefs. go back to sea. Has been active JAMES PURCELL — No. 27124 in all SIU strikes. iilM IBS J. M. (WINDY) WALSH No. 2693 Stewards Patrolman (Two To Be Elected) RAY GONZALES—No. 174 Has been an active member of the Union since it was or­ ganized. Has sailed as Steward on all types of ships, and sailed Was a volunteer organizer for through the war. Is strike clear, the Union from the beginning and has been Department Dele­ Participated in all major strikes gate on many occasions. and other actions of the Union Led direct action to secure milk Deck Patrolman provisions, and decent shipboard (Two To Be Elected) conditions. At present is Patrol­ E. (Skippy) GUSZCZYNSKY man in Port of New York. As­ No. 3100 " sisted in drawing up agreements TONY VIERA — No. 21913 !V* 'f. Transferred from ILA in 1940. Active in Bonus Beef, Coos Bay Beef, 1946 General Strike and Isthmian Strike. Sailed through war as Chief Steward. Elected as Stewards Patrolman in 1916 and reelected for 1947. Has taken part in negotiations for Stewards Department, both for passenger and freight vessels. HOWARD GUINIER—No. 478 •li Sailing since 1919, and has been a union member since then. Joined SIU in 1942, and sailed actively during the war. Has participated in all strikes of the Union since joining. Served as Engine Patrolman in. New York 1946 and reelected for 1947. Joined Union March, J939. Has been going to sea since 1932. Held several 'minor positions with Union and has been active in all Union beefs since joining. CHARLES SCOFIELD—No. 21536 Was jailed in Houston during one strike for preventing finks from crossing picketlines. Is strike clear. FRANK (RED SULLY) SULLIVAN—No. 2 iliii iililiiiWiiii lllBliiP •• aw- Has been going to sea since 1937. Joined SIU in 1938. Pre­ vious to that held book No. Has been an acUve member of 21240 in AFL Seamen's Union. the Union for the past five years. Has participated in many Union Was assistant area commander beefs and is strike clear. m Brooklyn during the 1946 Teneral Strike, arid has part­ JAMES SHEEHAN—No. 306 icipated in all Union beefs. (RED) GIBBS—No. Joined in 1941, and sailed all through the war. Served on Savannah Strike Committee dur­ ing 1946 Strike. Is strike clear for all actions since joining. MOBILE Agent (One To Be Elected) GAL TANNER—No. 44 "Was organizer for the SIU : 1938 to 1941. Represented the Union before the National De­ fense Meditation Board contract dispute in Washington, DC, in 1941. CUiairman Headquarters Branch Bonus SJrike Committee, and Chairman New York Branch Food and Housing Committee during 1946 General Strike. Secured 3000 berths for mem­ bers during the action. Stew­ ards Patrolman 1946 and 1947. ' Organized for the SIU in the Gulf Area during 1938 and 1939. Was elected to Union office in 1944 and has been reelected since. Started sailing in 1924 and shipped as AB and Bosun since then. Has strike clear­ ances for all strikes. \ •' I• - Joined Union at its inception. Has been active in all beefs, and has participated as organizer, ship and shoreside, in the Isth­ mian campaign and the Great Lakes Drive. Strike clear record. 1 -Vx Joined SIU when it was first organized. Was elected Joint Pa­ trolman in New Orleans for 1945 and Deck Patrolman for 1946. Has been sailing AB and Bosun since 1926, and has par­ ticipated in all strikes and beefs of the seamen in that time. Was Area commander in the Greenpoint section during the Isthmian Strike. W. J. (RED) MORRIS—No. 264 (NO PICTURE SUBMITTED) Has been sailing since 1939. In March, 1945, was appointed Act­ ing Agent in Port of Jackson­ ville. Later assigned to New York and then to Norfolk as Pa­ trolman. Was also Acting Agent in Charleston until Branch was closed February, 1947. Went back In Union since its inception. to sea, and on September 1, 1947, Sailed actively during the war. was appointed Mobile Patrolman. �Friday. October _24. 1947 THE En� ine Patrolman SE..lP..4RERS Deck Patrolman BALTIMORE (One To Be Elected) he resigned to go back to sea." Appointed in June, (One To Be Elected) 1944, to go to Charleston, S. C., RAY W H IT E -No. 57 MAX A. BECK-No. 937 \vhen 1944, Agent No. 652 R. E. DICKEY (One To Be Elected) October 1943 through January 15, NORFOLK (One To Be Elected) Agent ROJ;lERT JORDAN-No. 71 Page Nin• LOC to open Branch there. assigned Agent. to Later was Mobile to reli eved Was act by as newly elected Agent in February, 1946, and went back to ::;ea. Strike clear. PHILADE·LPHIA Agent (One To Be E lected) LLOYD Has been sailing since beginning of Union., Was all the time in the Engine De­ partment. izer for Was appointed organ- Going to sea for fourteen years and for and joined tpe SIU when it was Isthmian ships Appointed Engine Pa� ber, 1945. trolman the in in February, Port of Was organ h:er juring Isthmian Drive. Took 'ac­ first tugs in the Gulf Area in Septem- organized. tivJ: part in General Strike,,Isth­ Mobile mian Strike, and bef ore that was 1946. and also acts an as Dispatcher and organize1·. ac tive participant in tfle Bonus action and all other SIU Stewar ds Patrolman Has beefs. never elective held Patrolman in Baltimore from Transferred out. June , Returned Was 1943. to job JEFF MORRISON-No. 34213 W. in delegate SIU Port;.. of .... in for six months, (BLACKIE) to as Norfolk in 3697 1938. Was Pa­ Nftw York and has served Agent for the last first SIU Convention and helped three years. Active in Isthmian to draw up the present Constit­ Drive. Has clear record for all ution. Took active part in all strikes. 3IU strike�, and has cl�ar record. .BEN No. LAWSON 894 Joint Patrolman office. (One To Be Elected) into Helped organize P&O. 1938 to 1942, when given leave of absence by membership to trolman ;hip A. GARDNER-No. to belonged 1938, (O ne To Be Elected) BEN REES-No. 95 (CURLY) RENTZ-No. 26445 Has been a Union since areas. of the Sailed the war in all com­ all through bat member its inception. Served as Dispatcher in Port of New York. Worked ·as organizer volunteer ma in n y drives. Is strike clear. .Joint Patrolman (One To Be Elected) Was on Norfolk S t ri ke ERNEST TILLEY - No. 75 Seatrain Lines, Helped organize and has worked as Patrolman in Com- Transferred into SIU in 1933. Active in all in various Ports . a£ Served as Dispatcher-Patrol man mittee for Gene:r:al Stnlre, and or•�,.W .i:ec strik e s .and has . clear the Gulf in 1939. WQ1l wounded during MM&P Strike was an ad- five times and crippled. Went Chairman of f946 Strike Com­ in N o r f o l k from June 1945 Helped organize the SIU 1 vise r from the SIU to the offi- back to sea in 1942, after being . cers. In last election was named laid up for more than two years. Active during Isthmian Drive Joint Patrolman for the Port of and Isthmian Strike. Also di1 e. M 0 b"l · rected activities f or Port of mittee Strike. clear record strikes. for all of jOb Served and through Norfolk, during for four months for 1946. Was Active 1947. in organizing Isthmian, and is strike clear. Emdne Patrolman E. (One To Be E lected) SIU December Isthmian elected Joint Patrolman, Norfolk, as Patrolman in Norfolk. Baltimor€ during General Strike. C. L. STRINGFELLOW-No. 125 Has in Port same had L. MOLINA-No. 20456 / G. (CURLY) MASTERSON No. 20297 WILLIAM J. McKAY-No. 8 (NO PICTURE Joined SIU in February, 1939. STATEMENT SUBMITTED) Was appointed Engine Patrol­ Serv· man in Baltimore in 1945. ·Stewards Patrolman ed until February, 1946, and then (On e To Be Elected} returned to se a. Appointed Pa­ trolman in Port of Philadelphia JOHN (Hoggie) HATGIMISIOS· . No . 23434 January 1947, and is still serving. Has clear strike record. and was active Joined Union July, 1941. Sa.iled . : all thr ough the war. Has.... strike i Has been going to sea for years, all par !ment . in the Has Stewards never De­ run dearances for Joined Un10n office, but has been active Union appointed in the strikes of the SIU. S�iled New York Acting during the war. in Night in Engine 1940. Was Dispatcher in 1944, also Patrolman. In May, for all actions since in all SIU actions since joining. JAMES DORIS - No. 23177 joining. JAME S L. TUCKER-No. 2209 1945 was elected Joint Patrolman in New Orleans. F. A. W I DE GREN-No. 19 appointed Baltimore, May, 1946, was Engine a� d Patrolman in was.. elected to that position on the 1947 ballot. ' Worked organizer as Restaurant AFL Philadelphia, the U.p. going to and Army sea. for the Workers also Dredges Joined in i ,-----. helped before SIU in 1942 and sailed during the war. Was active in General Strike and in organizing Isthmian ships in Baltimore and Philadelphia. DAVID O. HERON-No. 5030 (NO Has all strike clearances. PICTURE (NO STATEMENT SUBMITTED) OR STATEMENT SUBMITTED) Still Time For Pix A few candidafes djd not send in passport photos Has or short biographies�- However, if those pictures and 1942. mittees, state­ ments are received in the LOG office anytime before the end of the election period, they will b& run in the paper. '-------' been Has 1932, Deck 1946 sailing since July, Has sat on numerous com­ and General was active Strike in and the the to sea since . . Isthmian Strike. Also was on hme m the the Strike Clearance Committee Department. Acting Pa- 1 in Philadelphia after the Isth­ been most going of the trolman in Port of Norfolk from mian Strike. · �te J'»'" :•' iHr • f TBE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 24, 1947 Voting For A&G Offices Begins November 1 SAVANNAH Agent (One To Be Elected) CHARLES STARLING—No, 6920 R. W. (RAY) SWEENEY—No. 20 L. L. (TINY) PHILLIPS No. 23609 •I 1947, with one year out shipping. Took part in Bonus Strike, Tex­ aco beef. General and Isthmian Strikes. NEW ORLEANS Agent . Engine Patrolman (One To Be Elected) C. J. (BUCK) STEPHENS No. 76 '.y^VsV (One To Be Elected) L JARL (BULL) SHEPPARD No. 203 IIBiiii j Was Patrolman in New York in 1944, in Baltimore in 1945-46, and was Agent in Miami the end of 1946 and the beginning of 1947. At present Agent in Sa­ vannah. Active in Isthmian campaign and other organizing drives. Strike clear. GALVESTON Agent SIU member since 1938. Has held office as Patrolman in Mo­ bile, New York, and at present Patrolman in Galveston. Was al­ so Galveston Agent. Took paid in Bonus Strike, Alcoa Bonus Strike in West Indies, General Strike, and Isthmian Strike. Helped organize Isthmian. Joined SIU in 1942. Is clear for General Strike and Isthmian Strike. Has been active member and is now sailing as Steward. W. R. BRIGHTWELL—No. 7279 LEON (BLONDIE) JOHNSON No. 108 (One To Be Elected) KEITH ALSOP—No. 7311 iiiii Has fifteen years sea service. Held positions as Patrolman in New York, Norfolk,' and New Orleans. Has been Agent in Charleston and is at present time "Galveston Agent. Served on Nor­ folk General Strike Committee, and was Chairman of the Gal­ veston Isthmian Strike Commit­ tee. Became member of SIU in 1939. Took part in P&O Strike, Bonus Strike, Anti-Commie Longshore beef. Was Agent in Port Arthur during General Strike. Has been Patrolman in New York, Norfolk, New Orleans and is at present Patrolman in lalveston. JOHN WARD—No. 21311 » Joint Patrolman (Two To Be Elected) Sailed off and on from 1922 to 1929. Joined SIU in 1940. Pa­ trolman Galveston, Houston, and New Orleans Juhe, 1945 ,to June, Joined Union soon after it was formed. Actively participated in Bonus Strike, 1939 and 1947 Isthmian Strikes, 1946 General Strike, and anti-commie beef. Has held offices ranging from Dispatcher to Agent in Port of One of original SIU members. New Orleans. Shipped in all Active in P&O Strike and other areas during war. Was elected eariy' a c t i o n s . Appointed in Engine Patrolman for 1947 for New Orleans. Is strike clear. charge of field work for the Isth­ mian campaign by Director of Deck Patrolman Organization. Also participated (One To Be Elected) in Great Lakes Drive. Director of water-front activities in New L. (JOHNNY) JOHNSON—No. 53 York for the General Strike. Was appointed as New Orleans Agent in summer of 1947 by member­ ship action. Has never run for elective office in the Union. Sail­ ed during the war in all areas. Strike clear. Credentials Committee Reports On Qualifications "We, the un(iersigne(j Committee on Credentials, duly elected at >^he regular business meeting at the Branch of New York on October 8, 1947, have examined the cre­ dentials of the candidates for the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America for the year of 1948, and submit the following report: In Union since it was founded. Took active part in following beefs: Bonus Strike, Coos Bay Beef, Anti-commie longshore beef. General Strike, and Isth­ mian Strike. Was Patrolman in New York during 1945 and 1946. Elected to office of Deck Patrol­ man in the Port of New Orleans for 1947. We recommend that the men that are qualified for office be placed on the ballot in alphabetical form under BOURGOT—No. 97 the offices for which they run, and that the ports, begin­ I ANTONY (NO PICTURE ning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically OR STATEMENT SUBMITTED) a;;s has been done in the past. Letters of acceptance were submitted to the Creden­ tials Committee by Major Costello, G144, and John W. Parker, 20192, but there were no credentials accompany­ ing the letters. Therefore, the letters are being filed in Headquarters Office and these men are hereby disqualified JAMES DeVITO—No. 185 Stewards Patrolman (One To Be Elected) HERMAJJ TROXCLAIR No. 6743 Inasmuch as Article XIII, Section 2, Subsection (e), lEiiliiiiii in the Constitution states that a man must submit four months discharges for the current year, this Committee did not accept anything but certified discharges as proof of sea time for the current year. Member of Union since 1938. Has served Union in various ca­ pacities, both elective and ap­ pointive. Participated actively in all Union beefs, and was a mem­ ber of the General Strike Com­ mittee in New York, Is strike clear. Joined Towboat Division of SIU in 1938. Transferred to Deep Sea section in 1941. Has worked in various positions for the Union, mostly as organizer in New York and in the Gulf Area. Participated in the General Strike, Anti-commie Longshore Beef, Coos Bay Beef, and Isth­ mian Strike. Now (Organizing in the Cities Service fleet. 1 fi Walter Bennett, 5331 Val James, 7803 W. Higgs, 223 Robert High, 24236 (Alt.) Bill Brown, 29935 James Stewart, 28075 J. Crescitelli, 26872 Carlos Lee, 47237 (Alt.) Matthew Sams, 21386 (Alt.) Has been a member of the SIU,* sailing in the Stewards De­ partment, for the past seven years. Participated in all beefs and is strike clear. And Ends December 31-CAST YOUR VOTE "i! �THE 9E4Finrw^ roc Friday. October 24. 1947 Page Eleven SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Scenes Of Dramatic Sea Rescue Labor Education Stressed At SS Steel King Meeting Seafarer, Dangerously 111, ' • _ '• ... Transferred To Destroyer Piiiis ' ' Destroyer Henderson steams into view. Sam Jackson Men Open Fire On Gear-Grabbers The crew of the SS Sam Jack­ son mean business. They're not going to allow anyone to foul up the accomplishments they've netted as SIU men. According to a recent set of minutes the lads put it down forcefully at a shipboard meetting in the form of a motion, which carried unanimously. The motion reads: "Anyone who willfully de­ stroys or damages property aboard this vessel in the fu­ ture shall be recommended to stand trial before the member­ ship at the nearest SIU meet­ ing hall upon arrival in the United States." The motion was prompted by a discussion on the care of ship's property under good and welfare, along with talks in cleanliness, and maintenance of crew facili­ ties. L, Nicholas and H. T. Brown were chairman and secretary, re­ spectively. Maiden's Mate Thanks Deck Gang For Cooperation Expressing his appreciation for having a fine bunch of seamen during the recent voyage of the Maiden Victory, Chief Mate Grafton Hutchins presented the crew with the following letter: To the members of the Deck Gang: Before we split up and go our several ways, I feel it to be only right and proper that I should express to you my sincere ap­ preciation for the way you have all cooperated with me, and worked to get the vessel in shape. I am in the hopes that I will have as good a crew again some of these days but I don't expect to have a better one. (signed) Grafton Hutchins Chief Mate Maiden Victory The Maiden, after making a trip to Europe paid off in Balti­ more. Crewmembers of the SS Steel King have embarked on an all-out union education program designed to expose the current anti-labor propaganda belching forth from These exclusive LOG photos depict drameilic publications.* ;—: : — ; scenes at sea on Labor Day. when William employer-controlled The move was made at the Particular, the crew lelt a need Thomas. 2nd Cook and Baker, critically ill with for an intensive indoctrination a ruptured appendix, was transferred to U. S. Sept. 28 shipboard meeting, held campaign," so that new members Navy destroyer Henderson which raced to ren­ at sea, and was prompted by the will be able to detect the slick fact that many of the crew dezvous after receiving call for help. aboard the Isthmian vessel are attacks on their conditions. Proceeding on the basis that a Navy doctor said Thomas would recover and new Union members. With the commended Chief Steward Ben McCormick for current wave of publicity aimed ^nion background is the .... ,, . 1 , 'most effpctivp means; nt cnmnathis first-aid treatment of victim. McCormick at, liquidating the gams made by most effective means of combat­ also scored a first in submitting these thrilling organized labor, and seamen in ting the insidious attacks by la­ bor's enemies, the Steel King pictures to the LOG. men will use the shipboard meet­ ing as a forum and as a schooling place in trade unionism. According to the ships' min­ utes, plans on the Steel King call for a thorough study and discus­ sion of "the origin, history and practices of American Federation of Labor unionism." A very graphic and effective means of e.xposing anti-labor propaganda was used successful­ ly at the Sept. 28 meeting. Tak­ ing an article dealing with the Taft-Hartley bill, which appear­ ed in a recent issue of Look mag­ azine, the crew exposed the opin­ ions expressd as "phony" in a point by point discussion. On this score, the minutes say, "the members were educated V-:-:-: :•:::.••v;- rtoW-THis, ISA PHONY/ ABOVE: Shipmates prepare to lower Thomas over the side in basket to waiting Navy crew in lifeboat belov/. Man in "Mae West" is Navy medico. X %\ RIGHT: Arrow indicates po­ sition of basket as Seafarers gently lower away.^ % % ^ BELOW: Safely in lifeboat, suffering crewman will soon be aboard destroyer for operation to remove ruptured appendix that nearly cost his life. De­ spite five days in gangrenous condition, his chances for re­ covery were considered good. PlaneForcedDown NearHaiti Victory, AgroundOn Shoals The SS Haiti Victory, a 7.607ton Waterman freighter, aground on the shoals some 30 miles Southwest of Key West. Fla., re­ ceived unexpected company the other day when an unidentified aircraft- was forced down close to her position. Her fijiei practically gone, the plane circled over the vessel and then made her crash landing. One man from the plane was taken aboard the Haiti Victory, according to incomplete reports. concerning the attitudes of cer­ tain publications and subsidized publishing concerns toward labon." It was pointed out further in the minutes that the Steel King men felt the membership is not fully acquainted with the contents •and purpose of the Taft-Hartley law and its importance to each and everyone of them. Members were urged, there­ fore, "not only to read but to study all SIU literature in regard to this phony bill." With the exception of one minor beef in the galley, all was going smooth on the Steel King, according to the Delegates' re­ ports. Chairing the meeting was Luke Collins, with John Rintello act­ ing as secretary. Send Those Mmutes Send in ibe minutes oi your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can>~ba printed in the LOG for th* benefit of aU other SIU crews. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 24. 1947 SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief EDWIN D, HOWARD. July 13 ROBERT R. McBURNEY. —Chairman Oscar A. Payne; Sec­ Sept. 7—Chairman P. V. Milliretary Wayne Vermillion. Dele­ can; Secretary V. Matterochia. gates reported no beefs. New Delegates reports read and ac­ Business: Issue of having foc'sles cepted. New Business: Motion painted discussed. Motion car­ carried that Steward and Stew­ ried to hold a joint meeting every ard Delegates see Captain in re­ second Sunday at sea. Educa­ gard to painting their quarters, tion: Chairman explained the and showers. Deck Delegate to ship's minutes form to crew. see Captain for same reason. Ed­ Chairman also stressed the im­ ucation: Considerable discussion portance of education in union on how it is beneficial for all affairs. to conduct themselves in such a XXX way so as to avoid paying fines. NAMPA. Aug. 10 — Chairman Good and Welfare: Steward and Daniel Goldblatt; Secretary Jo­ Chairman extended their appre­ seph Kaluszewski. Delegates re­ ciation for the cooperation of all JONATHAN GROUT. Aug. 31 in complying with the request —Chairman Berryman: Secretary ported tripcarder who fails to for cleanliness in messhall at Joe E. Thomas. New Business: live up to union rules shall have his card revoked and be brought nights. Motion carried that all men see up on charges. Good and Wel­ » 1 & their delegates with a beef in­ fare: It was pointed out that all EDITH. Aug. 12—Chairman J. stead of going to the head of the shoreside workers should be kept Gilette; Secretary B. Hall. Elec­ department. Motion carried to out of pastry and messroom. One tion held for ship's delegate with have fresh fruits put out for night minute of silence for Brothers Gilette elected to the post. New lunches. Motion carried that lost at sea. Business: Motion by B. Hall that crew stop petty bickering. Good XXX anyone caught destroying ship's and Welfare: Crew asked to stop ZACHARY TAYLOR. Aug. 18 gear be fined a nominal sum.^ throwing soiled linen in passage­ Motion by Gilette that gangway ways. One minute of silence for —Chairman L. A. Smith; Secre­ tary M. L. Ponder. Good and watch in port keep all outsiders Brothers lost at sea. Welfai-e: Suggestion made that from passageways. List of fines XXX no one of the crew to sign on un­ drawn up for various minor of­ GOVERNOR GRAVES. Sept. 3 til repairs are made. Repair list fenses. All money collected from —Chairman John Tobin; Secre­ read to the crew and approved. fines to be used for purchasing tary W. T. Langford. Engine and Motion carried that drug supplies new records for the phonograph. Stewards Delegates reported all be checked for penicillin and Motion by Kasmirsky that every­ okay. Deck Delegate reported other drugs. Motion cari^ied for one donate one dollar toward dispute over painting of Mates all linen to be turned into Stew­ purchasing a new radio phono­ and Engineers' quarters. New By HANK graph. Phonograph to be union Business: Deck Delegate suggest­ ard the morning of the payoff so it can be sent to laundry. property and anyone paying off ed that the Steward department Here's an article we read in the Journal of Commerce, the ship forfeits all claim to the paint the galley, engineers' rooms, dated October 17. which shows that the ambitious American toilets and showers topside and item. Legion is sailing its landlubbing ship of affairs into the the deck department paint the Merchant Marine once again: "Expressing the support of the Mates' rooms and passageways merchant marine voted by the American Legion at is last • and messmen paint their own convention. Milt D. Campbell, director of the legion's division messrooms and pantry. Educa­ of national defense, stated that the veteran's organization was tion: Brother Tobin made a going to demand that Congress enact legislaiion to purge the speech for the benefit of the new XXX ranks of maritime labor of subversive elements. 'We do not members aboard. GATEWAY CITY. Aug. 24 — ask—we demand that the U. S. Coast Guard be required to in­ Chairman A. Mosher; Secretary XXX vestigate and determine the loyalty to the United States of all t X X FRANKLIN H. KING. Sept. 7 (not given.) Delegates reported NAMPA VICTORY. Aug. 23— persons who they certify or license in the maritime industry!'" Chairman Arthur Thompson; —Chairman Hay; Secretary Rich­ on books and permits in their No doubt this is another idea of the Coast Guard to regain Secretary George Meany. Dele­ ards. Delegates reported all run­ departments. New Business: Mo­ its distorted military power over the Merchant Marine . . . Here's gates reported everything run­ ning smooth in their departments. tion carried to make inventory of another bit of news: "The shipping industry was advised (at the ning satisfactorily. New Busi­ Motion by Ham. Stewards Dele­ gear of crewmember who missed American Merchant Marine Conference) that the Taft-Hartley ness: Motion carried to see that gate, that action be taken in ac­ vessel and turn gear over to Act would not solve its labqi- problems and was urged to seek all bad food aboard is disposed ceptance of a new member. Good Chief Mate and deliver it to Pa­ additional legislation to that effect." Frank J. Taylor president of of in first port. Motion carried and Welfare: Suggestion that 25c trolman in first American port the American Merchant Marine Institute, stated that "all the that Don White. Wiper, be ex­ be donated for purpose of buy-' touched. Motion made by Mol- American shipping industry seeks under any labor legislation is" tended on probation for a pe­ ing cigarettes for brothers in hos­ donodo for Patrolman to check stability and the elimination of industrial strife." riod of two years. Motion car­ pital. One minute of silence for all tripcards and decide who shall XXX get off at end of voyage. Edu­ ried that tripcarders Joseph Kal- Brothers lost at sea. After several years of predicting and promising himself, as cation: There are several kits uszewski. and Stan Domijon be well as various shipmates, that he w,ould never surrender him­ aboard ship for members who accepted for permit cards. self unto marriage, we have learned from a reliable ice-skating wish to read up on union's struc­ XXX source that Seafarer Walter "Buddy" Bennett is happily splicing ture and function. DAVID G. BURNET, Aug. 8— himself into the sea of matrimony this coming Friday. Congratu­ (Chairman not given) Secretary XXX lations and a smooth journey . . . Brother George Berry, after SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. J. Redden. Delegates reports ac­ XXX conning the situation came to the conclusion that two years Aug. 31 — Chairman Bill Gray; cepted. New Business: Motion by SUNSET. Aug. 17—Chairman Secretary I. V. Tennanl. New on the China coast would do him a lot of good. Who knows if H. Lindsa.y that repair list be B. Taflewitz; Secretary F. Cowell. Business: Motion carried that Brother Berry might not get tired all of a sudden and settle made up and presented to Patrol­ Delegates reported all okay. New ship's delegate confer with chief for less? . . . Brother Mario Carrasco. the oldtimer, just came into man in payoff port. Motion by V. Business: Motion carried that 1st mate about having crew messNew York. How was your trip. Brother Carrasco? . . . Brother Burzak that crew instruct the Assistant be approached for put­ hall cleaned and painted. Good Red Braunstein just came in from his long trip to the Pacific. company that when a ship goes ting tank tops in safe working and Welfare: Motion carried that He wants his shipmate Leon White to know thcit he'll be back foreign that they put on extra condition. Good and Welfare: the three departments divide the from home in about two weeks . . . Brother Sam Luttrell just wash soap for the purpose of hav­ Suggestion made to take up col­ cleaning of the laundry. Motion came into town after five months of shuttling bauxite down in ing ship's linen done ashore. lection for Paul Carroll's next of carried to submit a new repair the islands. Good and Welfare: Suggestion kin as a remembrance from the list with old needs plus new ad­ that all hands stay sober until XXX crew. Suggestion that Union of ­ ditions necessary. One minute of after payoff. Brother Joe James did an unusual thing last week. He passed ficials get in touch with com­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. up a long trip to the Pacific. "I don't like the heat for too long a pany agents as to working out a time out there—just give me the short trips" . . . Brother Harvey system to assure forwarding mail. Hill was in town a few weeks ago. Looks like he shipped for a Suggestion that someone with a long one . . . Here are some oldtimers who sailed into town re­ camera take a picture of this cently from trips and probably are still around: M. Sierra; D. sterling crew. XXX Osborne; J. M. Fisher; L. lovino; J. Bilinski; P. Amato; C. Kolste; HASTINGS. (Date not given) XXX £• $> £ Chairman Red Campbell; SecreBESSEMER VICTORY. Aug. ALCOA PIONEER. Sept. 13— R. Williams; M. Garcia; J. Soto; U. Black; C. Fraizer; F. Infante; Jary Daniel Dean. Delegates re­ 31—Chairman Mac Beck; Secre­ Chairman J. F. Ross; Secretary -T. Barracliff; E. Going; P. Pringi; J. Colon; F. Piniero; H. Higham; ported all in good order except tary Kenneth Carlson. Delegates D. A. Gardner. No New Busi­ A. Graf; J. Vista; J. Hawkins; R. Fretes; R. Grindle; R. Wagner; for few hours of disputed over­ reports accepted by members ness. Good and Welfare: Sug­ O. Guerra; N. Robertson; D. Soda; J. Hopkins; T. Styron; R. Peck; time. New Business: Motion car­ present. Motion carried that awn­ gestion that all delegates present V. Kapor; C. McComiskey; W. Sweetser; L. Silas and A. Meglio. ried that members coming aboard ing be placed on the fantail. themselves in a group to the XXX ship drunk and start trouble will Good and Welfare: Suggestion Captain about getting foc'sles Brother Edgar Kurz is in town right now. Brother Kurz be fined one dollar which will that men who use laundry pick painted. Letter of appreciation has been sticking faithfully to those trips to Germany . . . Oldbe given the SEAFARERS LOG. up the soap wrappers and soap to be sent New, York for the timer and Steward, Brother Mike Gottschalk just came in from Education: All members well ac- powder boxes they can:y to laun­ quick response to cleaning up of a trip to Sweden. Is Brother "Carioca" Benway staying aboard quairited with union rules and dry. Suggestion made for cold ill smelling condition of Stewards for another trip—perhaps to Sweden again? . , . Brothers, it are good shipmates. Good and suppers on hot nights at the Department. Decision to call pays to know your union, to know your shipping rues, to know Welfare: Suggestion made to see discretion of the Steward. Reso­ meeting in near future to discuss your jobs and the agreements. Avoid those arguments and 1st Assistant about more pres-, lution made to keep messroom and familiarize crew with Taftmisinterpretations. After a trip read those back issues of the sure on all heads. and recreation room clean. LOG. Study your sbijpping rules. A Hartley Act. CUT and RUN 'I �THE Friday, October 24, 1947 SEAPAKERS LOG Page Thirteen THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS HEY JOE, WANNA BUY SOMETHING? Log -A-Rhythms Stormy Seas By ROBT. G. PATTISON Electrician Sees Snag In Ship's Spares Setu To the Editor: I have been a member of this Union for a number of years. Recently I sailed aboard the SS Robin Sherwood of the Robin Lines and on that vessel I found a condition existing that made it very difficult for the Chief Elec­ trician to perform his duties the way he ought to. Hark to the waves chuckling, nay laughing, roaring! Receding: as each swell races by. They dance and frolic and kick their heels. As they blot the frowning sky. They threaten our craft with an angry leer, A snarl, a crashing thunder! PAT Oie^g. Bumboats swarmed alongside the SS Archer as she was being refueled off the Rock of Gibraltar during recent trip. John Clamp, of the Archer crew, snapped this commerce scene on the sea. Bremerhaven May Be Haven — But Not For Seafarers They seem to have the power and strength To tear the world asunder. But they hold no fear for such as I, For the sea is in my blood. Despite it's ferocious atmosphere. It is gentle, kind and good. I often envy the peacefnl throng. Who sleep in its heaving breast. What greater tomb could any men wish. To mark his final rest. As To Scribbling By JAMES (POP) MARTIN There's little to say—none of it new; Be concise—then be through. All one could say has been said before By someone, who chalked up a better score. To the Editor: I think that fellows who have been in phony ports such as this one in Bremerhaven, should pass along to their Brothers who might come in here some tips on what not to do. So I want to give out the lowdown. It's all right to come here and try to have a good time but the MPs and CIDs will only cause you a helluva lot of trouble, so as a Union Brother I will mention these facts: 3 PACKS ONLY A seaman is only allowed to take three packs of cigarettes ashore, and if you are caught with any more, you'll have to give an account of why you do. Also, if you are caught speaking to the Germans in the streets, you are booked. If you're caught in a citizen's home it'll cost you about $25. So about all a seaman can do is go to the seamen's clubs and try to make the best of it there. If not they can try a movie. A few brothers off my ship went into a gin mill to buy a beer and they were charged with being off limits and were order­ ed to appear in court the follow­ ing day. II P.M. DEADLINE -You have to be off the streets by 11 p.m. so this is a hulluva drag for a fellow who likes to have a good time in port and you might as well stay aboard and read a book. But these soldiers do whatever they please—they run the place. My purpose in writing these few lines is to open the eyes of you guys who have not been in these German ports and warn you to keep cool or your pocketbook will feel the results—and it sure leaves a hole in it. Several seamen with whom I have spoken said they were go­ ing to have such matters printed in their hometown paper to let the folks back home know what's going on. Joe E. Thomas SS Jonathan Grout Bremerhaven Says Change Is Needed In Shipping Rules To the Editor: v.. As I look at it there seems to be - something of an inconsist­ ency in our shipping rules, which if corrected, would be beneficial to all hands, as well as the Union. It concerns the present method of registration and ship­ board promotions. Shipping Rule 29 says, "Any man may be promoted on a ship providing he is capable of per­ forming duties required. But he must make one complete trip be­ fore promotion." In Shipping Rule 30 it says, "Ordinary Seamen, Wipers, and Messman must not be promoted on board vessel, but must come off and register at next rating before being permitted to sail at next higher rating." BETTER DEAL I think that if Shipping Rule 30 were applied to all members, regardless of rating, it would be fairer all around. Aboard that ship, the Mate orders all electrical supplies for the Deck Department. This makes it necessary for the Elec­ trician to be continually hunting up the Mate in order to procure the necessary parts and lamps with which to repair cargo lights, running lights, etc. Shipboard promotions are step­ ping in on the Union's function. Besides, it encourages a lot of handshaking and jockeying for position and sometimes leads to playing favorites. If any man is promoted, he should be required to come to the Hall and register at the next higher rating and then be ship­ ped out as such. In line with this there is a growing need for another rule. And that is that a man should be required to register in the rating in wiiich he intends to ship. The present method of al­ lowing members to register in any rating of their department isn't exactly a way to give all hands a square deal. SAME FOR ALL If a man wants to ship out as AB, he should register as AB. If he wants to ship as Bosun, he should likewise register as such. And that is the way be shoidd ship. The same goes for ratings in other departments. This would speed up the as­ signment of jobs and wouldn't cause bickering over such jobs as Bosun, Carpenter, Cook, etc. From personal experience I can mention a few cases as ex­ amples. Like the time on one ship when an AB was promoted simply because the Mate liked him. But there were better and more efficient seamen on board who should Jiave had the job. DIDN'T RATE I know of an Oiler who made another trip on a ship I was on because he was promoted to en­ gine maintenance. Many of us have seen cases where an assist­ ant electrician has been promoted to Chief Electrician, even though he didn't rate as a good assist­ ant. I think we all ought to give it some thought. James Lee F. L. TRAVIS SEEKS SIU AID IN LOCATING MUSICAL SEAMAN To the Editor: GOES ALOFT When floodlights or running lights burn out seamen are paid overtime to go aloft and replace them. Sometimes, however, it is the fixtures which are at fault and require repair. Then it is the Electrician who must go up and make the repairs, and he must do so without the payment of overtime. Since Chief Electricians are responsible to the Chief En­ gineer for all. electrical work performed aboard ship, I sug­ gest, therefore, that they be al­ lowed to order and keep in their stores, all electrical spares. This is only correct, for he is the man who is required to do the jobs. Consequently, he should have immediate access to the parts he will use. Moreover, he should have a voice in determ­ ining what spare parts he re­ gards as necessary to the perfoi-mance of his job. I saw in the SEAFARERS LOG where you were trying to help a lady locate her missing daughter, so I'm writing to you to please try and help me get the correct address of Seafarer John Albert Kuhley, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., weight 155 or 160 lbs. with wavy brown hair and blue eyes. He has a picture of a girl tat­ tooed on his left arm with "Jimmie" written underneath. He is a very good violinist and takes the violin with him at all times and primarily plays classical mu­ sic. He is probably sailing as Deck Engineer, Jr. Engineer or Fireman-Water tender. If anyone knows him or sees him, have him write to me. MORE CONVENIENT Mrs. G. Ds Howell For one thing, this would en­ P.O. Box 340 able him to maintain and repair • Waycross. Ga. jobs at his convenience without having to do a handspring everyCamera-shy time he needs a bulb, cargo plug, outlet cape, etc. If the Electrician is to be held responsible for all electrical work, it certainly follows that he should be given complete responsibility —^for spai-es as well as for the repair work. He certainly should be entrusted with the equipment necessary for the proper per­ formance of his duties. If he were, it would result in smooth­ er shipboard functioning. I think this situation should be brought to the attention of aU concerned and should be a mat­ ter for discussion during future negotiations. F. L. Travis Drop Him A Line Jose Garcia. FWT. doesn't like his picture taken. But in­ sistent cameraman on the.Gatewa.y City enlisted aid from Electrician John Callaghan, who got behind Jose and braced him for this photo. Edward Shephard, an SUP Bookman, is in the Marine Hos­ pital, Staten Island, N. Y. He says he would appreciate hear­ ing from his friends and former shipmates. How about turning to on a note to Brother Shephard. �i#' THE Page Fourleen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 24. 1947 I "LE'HN ft • Ui' ; Unclaimed Wages — Moran Towing Co. 17 BATTERY PLACE, i< IVi', •M SANDS POINT Robert E. Weisner William H. Harris Robert Van Dorn John A. Allen Harold H. Watson James W. Redmond .. . Russell D. Kelly Jr Louis H. Blizzard Louie A. Buice Enrique H. Tena Virgil H. Hale Mario Travaglini George F. Patterson Richard R. Rollins William C. Clark Manuel Funtes Bobby J. Dunagan Joseph F. Harris Lawrence E. Burke Robert Harper Julius J. Morton Hilliard Fraham Harold R. Vaughn • Samuel R. Jones Richard S. Moack Billie A. Baker Roy H. Fithen James M. Gray Livata F. lovino Carl L. Ivey : Winston A. Pace Richard D. Clary Robert L. Brewer James W. Ashurst James W. Dunlap Harle D. Fogle Newton I. Jackson George Howard James F. McClendon Floyd L. Simmons Joseph A. Johannesman .... Russell Sommers William M. Hays Thomas W. Keyser Lewis H. Tharp John C. Cannon J. N. Edmundson Joseph Green Clarence E.William s W. O. Cunningham John Biggerstaff Grover Livingson Charles S. Hartman William J. Sullivan John F. Elliott James O. Smith Floyd Walker William H. Bradley Ernest J. Green Jr Tonie Sanford Michael Opat James A. White James O. Reed Marcin E. Rylee Roy W. Cantrell Frank Penley Glen E. Gibbs William L. Tisbury Jack B. Hays James H. Fisher Chester A. Jowers Joseph C. Lewallen William Foil Elmer Z. Hatmaker William A. Raley ... Ellie H. Larrimore Carlos E. Smith Clyde B. Tillman J. C. Keel John T. Morton John C. Kyvik Alvin C. Eagleton Asa S. Stewart Howard L. Compton Rayford Leggett Ben Henderson 1.40 Edgar A. Johnston 10.74 Thomas M. Brantley . 80.74 Omar W. Elliott 10.59 Robert H. Bell 16.34 Berman Martin 16.34 Clyde S. Pugh 63.02 Floyd D. Harmonson 12.14 James D. Keil 31.01 Talmadge L. Moss 5.14 James T. Beasley 8.86 Samuel P. Williamson 25.22 Oscar Slettems SANKATY HEAD 13.71 Kenneth A. Spencer 10.24 James R. Fancher . 7.34 William Benneth 30.38 9.38 Bertrom Midlie 105.74 Frank W. Tiller 21.46 Roy J. Cioiti 87.35 Harold Heller 3.26 Price M. Hammett 16.33 Donald F. Cook 25.19 Clyde P. West 29.40 David B. Bell 120.63 Robert Lee Hardley 8.07 Eugene R. Foster 4.86 Donald Gilinas : 3.22 Val Andrade 48.53 Kenneth Humble 18.62 Rudolph Parades TRINIDAD HEAD 13.72 Garland H. Haga 8.12 John Ulas 45.21 6.21 Carl T. Bittle 18.53 Willma T. Booker 15.40 Storrs P. Dunklin 26.85 Kasim Bin Samat 4.38 Otto Callahan 7.05 Charles P. Williams 17.75 John J. Borkey 57.28 Fred W. Fullerton 34.34 Wallace L. Ezell Walter Rudnicke 9.63 Harry Judson 9.74 Walter W. Potts 10.18 John R, Wagner 2.16 Ross D. Schwartz 2.84 Louis C. Lininger 4.21 Milton R. Williams 54.05 Donald Searles 7.62 Ole Jensen 4.20 Antonio Diaz 7.28 Richard Davis 66.42 Hayden M. Behanna 8.27 Peter C. Edwards 22.98 Harry S. Mac Iver . ....... 17.05 Robert E. Gordon 52.83 Frank W. Mitchum 14.30 Cy T. Henry 2.02 Maximilian Reichmays .... 26.07 Arthur E. Jolly 6.98 Homer L. Ringo 5.28 Frederick W. De Haney .. 35.79 Herbert L. Henricks 28.89 Hein C. Jansen 8.63 Ettore M. Scialpi 2.96 James B. Davis 12.43 Raymond Holton 6.12 Alton J. Connor 14.61 Paul E. Osley 80 William W. Thompson .. . 1.02 Lloyd Papet 43.86 Robert E. Walker 22.87 Michael P. Ma.sek 42.80 James Costello 16.67 E. R. King 5.60 Ernest King' 33.24 Michael Valletta 42.70 Alfred R. Webster 7.06 Lee O. Carney 17.73 Wallace A. Kent 16.67 Benjamin W. Sumski 17.85 Francis B. O'Connell 11.86 Percy Horton 13.25 Raymond C. Miller 12.46 Leon W. Gran NEW YORK 10.00 31.67 Harry Kiser Earl D. Feree 2.80 Joseph Leaumont 15.30 Julio Perez BOSTON 10.40 19.31 William Thorton Leland C. Willard INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 4.71 Herman R. Whismant 21.60 Harry S. Rose c. Smith, $1.00. John oBylon 3.23 John L. Osborne 24.00 NEW YORK Bernard W. Brooks 6.69 John J. Norton 34.13 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Marvin Eayers 16.80 John E. Culeton 32.96 H. Pitkofsky. $2.00; F. Boom, $5.00; Artis O. Peterson 20.35 James O. Manning 2.72 S. White, $1.00; J. Pa,szek. $1.00; A. Delia A. Assoid 2.02 Albert V. Purviance 2.10 Goldsmit. $1.00; A. J. Lema. $1.00; Ray Causey 4.98 Russel J. Chase 1.20 John Coicoechca, $1.00; A. C. Wyman, Carleton E. Moore 6.38 Herman Pedersen 4.32 $1.00; F. McLaughlin. $1.00; A. Kuhvel, Howard E. Dennis 3.38 Richard C. Brown 3.12 $1.00; James C. Powell. $1.00. F. D. Dacanay. $1.00; A. Angelos, Francis. C. Petipas 4.82 Donald E. Pool 1.67 $1.00; Emilio Marin. $3.00; M. L. Victor H. Novak 4.87 Joseph E. Townsend 1.67 Philip, $3.00; T. Bluemler. $3.00; D. L. 10.47 Jerome C. Fleck 45.80 George W. Harris 2.04 Dixon. $3.00; A. Uelji. $3.00; M. Kalkis, 83 Arthur Stafford Jr 53.71 Floyd Simmons 2.04 $3.00; J. Callisto, $3.00; J. Klausen, 29.40 Joseph A. Mastainick .... 22.09 Benjamin Taflewitz 2.36 $3.00; B. J. Walker. $3.00; Leo James, 61.70 Joseph H. Spillcr 46.60 Moody Jones 3.03 $5.00; J. L. Mitchell. $2.00. SS NOONDAY 11.20 John F. Elmquist 46.36 Edmund W. Ralko 40.51 J. O. Boillin. $3.00; C. E. Auxilien, 11.20 Bernard Turk 45.56 Henry E. Sohl 35.00 $3.00; J. Davis. $5.00; M. Morris. 11.20 Leo J. Weeks 37.96 William Kozane 41.03 $2.00; W. F. Harris. $5.00; C. HarBis. 2.40 Edgar D. Mannzen 50.52 Emery C. Simms 1.99 $3.00; J. L. Mills, $3.00; J. C. Collins. $3.00; S. J. Smith. $2.00. 42.92 Otto Callahan 1.60 William J. Grover 1.15 H. D. Workman. $2.00; E. T. Cole. .80 Hubert B. Humphreys ... 45.24 Chailes E. Williams 1.47 $2.00; W. W. Currier, $10.00; J. W. .80 John W, Foerester 46.68 John L. Boxley 4.93 Labauve, $3.00; R. Moore. $3.00; T. C, 4.00 John E. Eubanks 43.80 Henry L. Pruitt 2.56 McGovern. $3.00; J. F. Fiesel, $3.00: 18.40 Ralph L. Nixon 4.00 Monte E. Blue 2.63 H. C. Johnson. $4.00; J. H. Simms, $3.00; H. A. Vaughn. $1.00. 13.34 Herman D. Wishant 5.62 Ndi-man D. Potter . . 3.53 SS ELIZABETH 6.94 8.95 Lewis J. Goodwin Albert A. Winkels 2.16 M. Cruz, $1.00; W. W. Floyd. $9.00; 2.79 Cono R. Lenzo 11.47 Francis A. Martin 20.14 A. J. Ellis, $0.00; T. M. Jones. $2.00; 5.60 William J. Sullivan 2.79 Percy G. Horton 19.87 W. W. Deniey. $1.00; W. H. Epps, Francis B. O'Connell 2.1^4 Donald O. Palek 23.15 $2.00. 5.60 Vernon L. Weedman .94 Cy T. Henry 1.43 16.40 Walter G. Butterton 1.26 Floyd L. Simmons 1.67 3.20 Jack W. Shoemaker 5.60 Maximilan Reichmays .. 6.86 15.50 10.26 Joseph C. Zitali Thomas Hollingsworth .... 2.24 2.92 •. 17.74 Ronald L. Rose JAMES GURVIS FOUTS Neils C. Hansen 16.84 1.60 .94 Rodgers Odom Get in touch with your moth­ Arthur F. Hillary 94 1.46 20.39 Jose V. Valentin Louis L. Casaletto 24.27 er at 2816 S. Main Street, Win­ 4.89 1.76 Harry D. Helig 18.67 ston-Salem, N. C. 5.17 Sidney D. Turner 1.76 Ulus S. Veoch Jr Lawrence P. Kelley 8.39 X X 63.67 12.60 Luby Wheeler WILLIAM A. D. ALGER Robert Cooper 15.84 3.14 17.74 William T. Shaw Your wife requests yoU to con­ Edmund A. Noonan 6.53 39.97 9.80 Joseph B. Wheeler Bobby V. Bales 1.87 tact her at 38 W. 97th Street, 22.69 4.23 Daniel L. Fadden 3.26 New York, N. Y. 12.57 Frederick F. Farthing .... 9.80 Francisco Ramos Edgar H. Starnes 6.53 S, S. 4. 43.37 .94 Alexander Ferruccio MICHAEL JOSEPH GLACKEN Harry F. Goodwin 47.51 32.01 5.60 Harry Rotha Jr JOE GLACKEN 15.32 8.01 Thomas D. Causey 10.26 Billy W. Dean J. W. Hammond, Jr., requests Alvin F. Smithart 14.52 30.99 15.40 Franklin C. Rose that you get in touch with him John Davis 22.05 10.20 17.74 Richard D. Frazier at Room 4235, Bancroft Hall, Ivan L. Airgood 1.40 5.68 99.42 J. W. Short U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Perry L. Athey 7.36 5.86 .46 Melvin E. Jones Md. William Chuites 4.24 8.00 .94 George R. Williams 18.86 S. X S. 10.16 George E. Harwell .94 Leonard R. Adams GEORGE M. SCHEMM Donald E. Pool 54.32 16.60 13.99 James E. Brewer Your father wishes you to get Thbmas C. George 26.20 13.12 7.94 E. Z. Chrysostomidas in touch with him at Route 1, Joseph E. Townsend 58.96 25.63 6.81 Charles L. Heathoro Federalsburg, Maryland. Alger M. Jaye 9.80 431 13.67 Thomas Byrnes 21.00 XXX 6.32 William A. Van Dyne 16.88 James H. Dodge FRANK VAN LEW Ovid B. Short 126.28 7.05 Robert B. Mitchell 5.87 John Barry asks that you con­ 1.39 4.29 Herman D. Carney 10.26 Thomas J. Dennis 20.06 tact him at 4960 East Leffingwell 4.01 George M. Yonge Jr 13.99 Winifred B. Smith 21.56 Road, Whitticr, Calif. 8.90 Albert H. Shull 26.79 David E. Jones Lawrence T. Langan 16.80 1.40 WATCH HILL Alexander G. Dumas 7.94 Alfred A. Byrnes 16.80 10.26 Lawrence Pcter.son 3.26 Allan M, Hill ' 7.94 14.94 13.99 Harry F. Goodwin 26.16 Dallas H. McDonald 46 12.00 Cecil Tate 1.68 Joseph A. Leahy Claude Simpson Jr 78.40 Donald O. Palek 104.44 11.74 .' 1.78 Mathew W. Hsll 13.99 27.85 Hugh McWilliams 8.27 Jackie V. Rusheed 2.79 Robert L. Burnett 2.34 16.80 Joseph E. Hall 6.40 Francis A. Riley 7.94 John Davis 3.73 3.20 Charles Savant 133.33 Jack M. Gleason 10.26 Thomas D. Causey . 3.20 Willard T. Horsfall 5.66 Sidney E. Vaughn 46 55.22 Alvin J. Smithhart _. 10.18 Foster L. Cherry 3.22 24.00 Jack King 45.15 Harrison C. Green 4.53 Cai-ol J. Burns 27.81 .54 Francis H. Winter 5.80 Ivan L. Airyood 13.12 24.54 Walter A. Sasse 16.34 William M. Webber 6.44 John P. Johnson 12.00 William E. Harwell 3.26 Milton W. Lombard - 49.66 6.12 Alvin L. McDowell 13.60 Raymond Horn 14.18 , 10.74 William B. Dooley 18.42 John T. Morton 11.47 R. C. Copeland 22.77 4.70 John J. Culeton 3.26 Milton H. Beasley 8.00 Julio Perez 3.69 Harri.son C. Green 10.21 5.70 Osborne M. Broake : 54 William Thornton 1.41 Joseph Kaplan 203.20 21.96 Edgar D. Mannzen ; 6.12 Burl C. Allen 22.67 Herman R. Whismant .... 34.53 2.20 James R. Clark 68.45 Ivan L. Airgood 54 Harry Kiser ; 19.92 Floyd Jenkins 32.52 16.33 Michael Nosal ; .54 Walter L. Zieber 65.47 26.57 Calvin Brady 31.25 James O. Manning 6.14 Kane E. Brush 131.13 8.39 Ernest C. Hyatt 34.81 Albert V. Purviance 1.34 James M. Lacy 30.79 Wendell R. McFarland .... 136.40 6.72 Frederick Bodungen 6.30,Earle Bryant Jr. 56.56 , 7.94 Edwin T. Dixon 6.29 5.36 14.84 2.98 4.83 58.19 12.10 70.91 57.60 59.26 70.91 2.15 3.97 PERSONALS �Friday. Ociober 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Bischoff, Guenther P 5.56 lO-SO Bishop, Archibald C 35.35 46 Bishop, Charles 2.45 5.99 Bishop, Floyd 14.48 43.20 Bishop, Ira E 16.76 3.31 Bishop, John E 161.24 9.20 Bishop, Roy 10 5.15 Bishop, Theodore 10.34 170.50 Bishop, Walter E 19.48 9.33 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Bissett, Daniel 17.96 110.07 Bittner, Robert J 44.39 1.78 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Bitts, D. R 2.13 3.27 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Bizot, Louis K. .39 2.64 Blaavser, Roald M. 1.26 pany covering the period up to December 31, 194(i. 5.07 Black, James 2.88 46 Men due money should call or write the company office, 591 HiberBlack, L. H .01 9.70 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EllerBlack, Meyer H'. 4.22 5.80 20.61 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Blackblirn, Athol V 2.53 Blackburn, Charles L 1.90 10.80 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Blackman, Richard E 7.87 4.00 Blaine, Donald W 10.34 57.14 Barrows, Robert S 1.41 7.57 Bernardo, Jose 6.77 Behmlander, Lawrence A. Blair, Ralph M 69 11.20 Barrus, Walter S 27.87 Bernay, Harry A. Beicht, J . 6.75 2.67 Blair, Raymond A 12.58 98.75 Barry, Robert ..W 8.89 9.90 Bernstein, Robert .. 74 Beimborn, V/eidamer Blair, Vaught B 12.96 48.80 Barsi, Robert J Berrty, Antonnio .. 8.53 Beisheim, Robert K 30.34 28.00 Blake. Christopher J 4.52 1.65 Barthelman, Edwin M 3.54 2.34 Berry, George E. .. 26.83 Belanger, Zenon J., Jr. .. . Blake, John 70 1.14 Barthes, James 2.13 6.06 Berry, George W. .. 1.81 Belcher, Elbert F Blake, Richard L 23.72 15.76 Bartkiewics, Walter 1.37 18 Berry, James A. .. 11.66 Belcher, Lawrence 31.77 .56 Bartlett, Norbis 3.10 Blalock, Barrel C 18.55 Berry, Nolan ftl.lS Bolkinger, Royal A Blalock, Pat D 5.79 1.19 Bartlctt, Thomas H Berryhill, Olan N. 12.29 55.27 18.13 Belknap, Robert A Blanchard, Lloyd L .71 31.91 Bartley, John T Ber, Henry S 10.63 6.50 ' 1.34 Bolkofsky, Edward Blanchette, Robert E 4.20 36.25 Bartlow, John D Bert, Add 2.30 1.78 50 Bell, Edward J ^ 4.96 6.38 Bartneh, P. E 21.81 Bland. Dewey E 99 Berthiiumc, Paul L 3.17 Bell, E Blankenship. Carlton P 18.86 7.47 Barlolomeo, Nick 4.87 18.70 Berthold, George E 10.43 Bell, Edwin Blanton, Bradley L 25.67 1.93 Bm-^on Chas. B. 8.39 8.29 Berthold, George W 13.25 Bell, E. 0 Blaziola, George 5.60 2.16 Ba,.ton| Cilieve C 26.80 35.53 Bertie, John 53 Bell, Ernest Blecker, William 33 1.87 Barton, Russell C 3.20 1.98 Besonen, Nils H 2.84 Bell, Garland O'Bryan .... Blevins, Maurice F 14.79 2.97 Bartter, T. W 3.76 27.54 Best, George 41 Bell, Horace M 4.91 2.39 Basar, Michael Charles .... 6.54 Bette, Theo. F 3.50 Blevins. Richard R 1.78 Bell, John H Bliss, Linn 2.23 1.58 Basch, Henry W 93.33 Betters, Ralph C. ... 27.35 8.26 Bell, Roland R 5.60 19.75 Basmente, Frank S 15.20 Bettis, Robert T 8.17 Blizzard. Luis H. 99 Bell, Theodore H Blizzard, Marvin T 3.73 48.62 Basore, James E .35 4.13 i Bell, William C 74 Betts, Mack 3.L2 9.37 Bassett, Clinton A 4.51 Bevard, R. G 10.74 Blocher, Leo L. . 3.733 Bell, Wm. R Blodgett, Donald C 77.19 68 Bassett, l^m. L Bevens, T. L 1.75 7.50 1.34 Bellek, Charles W 5.07 42.00 Bassoi, Lillian 1.25 Bevil, George S .89 Blodgett, Jessie R 57 Bellins, Warren G. Bloeman, Gomer 1.34 54.50 Bastiansen, George D 1.63 Bey, Arthur A .28 2.51 Belmarci, Norman 46.20 .26 Bateman, James T. Jr 7.69 Bey. Forrest C 2.53 Bloh, John H 52.20 Belmonte, Wm. L Blonce, Manuel 14 1.25 Bateman, William M 38.17 Beyer)\ Chester C. ... 9.06 5.94 Belsom, Sidney M Blowquist, K. E 5.46 2.54 Bates, Dexter M 3.59 Beyer, Edward 8.41 18.67 Beluin, j'ohn E 6.93 2.54 Bate.s, John S 89 Bianchi, Constantine 1.37 Blucker, James W 13.33 Bemis, Clyde M. Blue, Calvin B ; 20.88 2.04 Bates, William 1 89 Bias, B .75 2.14 Bemis, Kenneth E 3.73 19.44 Bates, William R 1.79 Bias, Milburn E 10.74 Blue, Carl M 8.51 Brmowski, Ernest R Bluemler, Theodore 28.99 1.78 Batson, Tolbert 1.58 Biedna, Peter B 27.99 14.21 Benajxen, J. C 25.19 3.46 Battaglia. Vincent 2.55 Bender, E. Henry .!.... 7.37 Biehl, James 6.54 Blum, Murray Blum, Nilly R 44.11 12.93 Battem, Samuel T., Jr. 1.37 .Bendixon, J. P 63 Biggers, Earl G 15.79 5.00 .7.82 Battle, James M., Jr. ... 5.33 Benedict, Robert E. 7.57 Bigham, Weldon E. 3.65 Bluvas. Edward B Bobker, Seymour 45 25.96 Battle, Martin J 2.85 Benefield, Timothy, S. 3.46 Bigley, John A. 9.90 ^ 20 Bodine, Virgil W 2.98 3.96 Battle. Winston E. .99 Benes, Edward 37.48 Bigley, Lester £ g gg Bodungen, Robert F 8.29 5.75 Benet, William, Jr 69 Bigos, Ando Bawer, Helmuth E. 9.73 2.47jBenich, George A 3.86 Bilac, Louis L 31.03, Boeckh, Victor Bawer, Walter E J 5.94 1.87 I Bennett, Arthur R 11.02 Bilinski, Henry 13.99:®°®^"^' Bauer, Eilliarn H. ... Michael G 6.49 2.20 Bennett, Daniel C 8.75 Bill, Roy W 20.24 I Baughman, Kermit D. ... BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Bogstie. Merle V 45.63 3.95 Billings, John C Baumbardner, C. W., Sr 4.67 Bennett, Earl A 1.37 Calvert 4539 Bohjanen. Frederic 4.39 Guy S., Jr 16.24 Baval, Bernard 4.11 Bennett, Billingsley, Rex 26.13 BOSTON 276 State St. Bohren, Fred W 3.56 Boudoin 4455 Baxter, Richard D 5.60 Bennett, Harry C. .71 Billington, Leland 18.15 1.34 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Baxter, Thomas io[Bennett, J .10 Billiot, Victor 55.94 Bohun. Theo Cleveland 7391 Boissoneault, Joseph R 8.64 7.00 Bing-Bradlcy, Arthur G. .. 13.60 Bay, William F 26.58 Bennett, Joseph H. CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. 113.81 10.74 Bingham, James L 25.52 Benett, Otto 9.24 Bolam, Stanley Superior 5175 Bayer, Edward S., Jr Bold. N. S. 3.52 .60 Birchard, Franklin P 18.40 Bennett, Roger G CLEVELAND ,,.1014 E, St. Clair Ave. Ba.yer, John P 46 Bolchala, Edward W 12 Main 0147 Bazemore, Reginald . 1.00 .71 j Bennett, Thomas Bird, Oscar 1.00 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Bazemore, Standford Boler, Jesse E 34.00 8.71 W. .92 Bennett, Walter H Bird, William D 57.19 Cadillac 6857 1.94 7.56 Bird, William J 7.90' Benneward, John M. .. 8.92 Bolger. Joseph DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Beach, Freeman H. . 1.32 .94 Birks. Paul D 35.24 Bennhold, Herman C. .. 9.57 Boling, Leroy Melrose AHO Beach, Robert D GALVESTON 308 >4—23rd St. Beach, Vergil L. ....". 2.34 Birt, Albert H 23.98 Benningfield, O. C 21.08 10.35 Bolticoff. Basil Phone 2-8448 Beardle, Harvey J .77 95.34 Benoit, R. S HONOLULU ^ 16 Merchant St. 19.59 Beall, Thomas S 4.36 Benoit, Walter S Phone 58777 2.45 ^5.25 Bensching, Robert K. .. JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Bean, Wm. Edward 3.57 Phone 5-5919 Beard, John E 8.26 Bensley, E. J MARCUS HOOK ..IVz W. 8th St. Bearwood, J 1.20 Benson, Earl L., Jr 1.87 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Chester 5-3110 Bc^seley, Robert 70 Benson, Leslie C 4.66 farers International Union is available to all members who wish MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. 42.00 j Benson, Lloyd Francis 6.87 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Phone 2-1754 Bcasley, G. C 18.78 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 32.82 Benson, Melvin A MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Beasley, James E NEW ORLEANS ......339 Chartres St. Beatty, Thomas Wm 34.88 Benson, Arevillo, N 3.59 the LOG sent to you each week address cards ai-e on hand at every Magnolia 6112-6113 Beaumier, Louis C. 1.98 Benson, Thomas 6.76 SIU branch for this purpose. NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. .99 Beaumont, Robert 2.23 Bensussan, Isidore HAnover 2-2784 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Beavers, Robert M 13.53 Bentel, Henry P 1.97 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the Phone 4-1083 Bebok, Chas 126.29 ; 4.73 Benton, David D LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Bebuk, Jeannes 1.98 Benton, Lucius 9.60 Lombard 3-7651 LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y Beckel, Jacob 4.51 Benvenuto, Nicholas 1.78 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. 79 4.51 Beren, Paul J Beacon 4336 Beckel, Jacob PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 21.14 Berendy,'Frank L 2.30 RICHMOND, Calif. ...'....257 Bth St. Becker, Adolph E Phone 2599 Becker, Edward J 57 To the EcJitor: 31.59 Berg, Leonard BAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Becker, Roy W 37.51 11.40 Berg, Thorwald A Douglas 25475 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the 36.13 Berger, Frank H 98.75 BAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon Becker, Theodore 20.06 Berger, Henry Walter 2.06 tddress below; San Juan 2-5996 Beckhan, Frank J BAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Beckley, Richard 42 Bergeria, James D 9.67 Phone 8-1728 Bedeford, James W 3.22 Name 2.75 Berger N. Druby ^ BEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Bednar, John 1.08 Bergeron, Vincent P 12.64 Main 0290 60.00 Bergh, Robert L 75 Street Address TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Bednarczyk, Peter Phone M-1323 Bednorz, Dominick C 60 Bergmann, Hans 25.20 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Beecroft, Charles 7.62 04 Bergstrom, James F state aty Garfield 2112 Beezler, Howard 5.75 Bergum, Merlin L 8.04 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. 5.94 Berkeley, Charles L 60 Terminal 4-3131 Beem, H. J Signed 3.28 18.00 Berlier, G., Jr VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Beeson, W. E Garden 8S31 Begley, Charles R 7.78 Berman, Henry 54 VANCOUVER 205 Ahhott St. Begley, Charlie Book No. 8.63 Ber-nai-d, Alfred 23.32 Pacific 7824 Begn, J 9.80 Bernard, Virgil 3.55 Bard, Wm Bardin, Edgar Robert Barfield, Emory B. ' Barger, Jack D Bargincar, Curtis E Baigmann, Martin R Bargone, Wm Baribeau, Romeo M Barillas, Alex" Barker, Roy M Barker, Seymour Barkley, C. W Barlcowski, Robert A Bark.sdale, Walter R Barlow, Eugene L Barne.s, Alan L Barnes, Edward T Barnes, Ellsworth P Barnes, Sidney C Barnes, Walter H Barne.s, Wm. R Barnctt, Charles N Barnell, Glenn R Barr.ett, Richar E. ... Barnett. T Barney, Harry A Barnhart, Joseph W. Barnoth, Frank A. ... Barnum, Lebanon Baron, Waldamer Barr, Ruel G Barr, William Barr, Wm. A Barrantine, James Barre, Joseph i Barrett, Curtis 0 Barrett, Daniel J Barrett, David W Barrett, Kenneth D Barrett, Raymond B Barrett, Richard Barrett, Thomas F., Jr Barrett, Thomas C Barrett, W. A., Jr Bennett, Wm Bennett, Wm Bennett, Wm Barrett, Wm Barrett, William P Barrington, Donald Jenks Barrios, Rugero J Barron, Edward C Barron, Joseph F. S Barron, Joseph S Barrosse, Beverly O Barrow, James A Barrows, Cornelius, Jr Unclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company SlU HALLS Notice To All SlU Members 'J't �••• •• • •596*^ THE SEAFARERS Page Sixteen Official Baiiot For 1948 A&G Officers Study it Carefuiiy - And Be Sure YOU Vote • 'r:^ •0 .i •i .:i- I • 'd ' >-"Jv ..• ••' S- 'If. :<r " s Friday, October 24« 1947 LOG - Paul Hall, No. 190 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURERSI. Vote for Three Q Robert Matthews, No. 154 • I. P. Shuler, No. 101 • I. H. Volpian, No. 56 BOSTON AGENT Vote for One ' • Seafarers International Union of North America ATLANTIC & GULF DISTRICT 1947 ELECTION OF OFHCERS FOR 1948 VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER- Ist THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 1947 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates fo( office them specified herein your vote for such office will be invalid. YOU MAY WRITE THE NAME OF ANY MOdBER WHOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT. IN THE BLANK SPACE PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE UNDER EACH OmCE. Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot. Ballots marked with leod pencil will not be counted. MARK YOUR BALLOT WUH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. NEW YORK STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for Two SECRETARY-TREASimER Vote for 6ne • official Ballot For Election Of 1948 Officers • Ray Gonzales, No. 174 P Howard Guinier, No. 478 • William Hamilton, No. 3400 • William Jenkins, No. 4041 ' John Mogan, No. 216 • Walter (Slug) Siekmann, No.'7086 John (Hoggie) Hatgimisios, No. 23434 P David O. Heron, No. 5030 P NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Two Ben Rees, No. 95 P Antony BOurgot, No. 97 P James L Tucke/, No. 2209 P L. (Johimy) Johnston, No. 53 B PHILADELPHIA AGENT Vote for One Uoyd A. (Blackie) Gardner, No. 3897 NEW YORK AGENT Vote for One P BALTRdORE AGENT Vote for One • Max A. Beck, No. 937 p Wm. J. McKay, No. 8 P W.'(Curley) Rentz, No. 26445 B BALTIMORE DECK PATROLMAN Vote for One P Ben Lawson, No. 894 B P • James Purcell, No. 27124 B • Chas. Scofield, No. 21536 - B . NEW ORLEANS ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for One P C. J. (Buck) Stephens, No. 76 Chas. (Cotton) Haymond, No. 98 NEW ORLEANS STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for One P Herman Troxclqir, No. 6743 B TAMPA AGENT Vote for One P Claude (Sonny) Simmons, No. 368 B GALVESTON AGENT Vote for One P Keith Alsop, No. 7311 B MOBILE AGENT Vote for One Cal Tanner, No. 44 GALVESTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Two P W. R. Brightwell, No. 7279 i, R. E. Dickey, No. 652 Jimmie Drawdy, No. 28523 NEW ORLEANS DECK PATROLMAN Vole for One B JACKSONVILLE AGENT Vote for One P P • Chas. Starling, No. 6920 B P .NEW YORK ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for Two % SAVANNAH AGENT Vote for One B t B P Ernest Tilley, No. 75 James Sheehan, No. 306 Earl (BuU) Sheppard, No. 203 Tony Viera, No. 21913 P • P • P Louis Goflin, No. 4526 NEW ORLEANS AGENT Vote lor One E. L. Molina, No. 20456 • • B P James Doris, No. 23177 E. (Sldppy) Guszczynsky, No. 3100 F. A. Widegren, No. 19 Freddie Stewart, No. 4935 n • C. L Stringfellow, No. 125 • PHILADELPHIA JOmr PATROLMAN Vote for One NEW YORK DECK PATROLMAN Vote for Two •p Carl (Red) Gibbs, No. 2341 John Marshall, No. 322 Joe Algina, No. 1320 Jeff Morrison, No. 34213 ' Ray White, No. 57 NORFOLK JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for One ^ P P B • • Chas. (Whitey) Tannehill, No. 25922' • ' NORFOLK AGENT Vote for One BOSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for One J. E. Sweeney, No. 1530 ' MOBILE STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for One • • • P B T. (Rocky) Benson, No. 7297 • BALTIMORE STEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote lor One BALTIMORE ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for One G. (Curley) Masterson, No. 20297 .,<aa83eb.. B MOBILE DECK PATROLMAN Vote for One ........ P James DeVito, No. 185 P Leon (Blohdif) Johnson, No. 108 P L. L. (Tiny) PhUUps, No. 23609 P Gdb. Bales, No. 230 P R. W. (Ray) Sweeney, No. 20 P W. J. (Red) Morris, No. 264 P John VVard, No. 21311 P ' Frank (Red) Sullivan, No. 2 B B P J. (Windy) Walsh, No. 2693 vB P B SAN JUAN AGENT Vole for One MOBILE ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for One P Dan Butts, No. 190 Robert Jordan, No. 71 P- Salvador Colls, No. 21085 ' B • * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 24, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 43 Description An account of the resource Headlines LAKES WINS TOP PAY FROM WYANDOTTE SEAFARERS ONLY QUALIFIED UNIOAS CITES SERVICE TANKERMAN BEGIN VOTING SEAFARERS ON CRASHED PLANE CALLED HEROES BY SURVIORS STILL WANTING MORE BARGAING ELECTIONS AWAITED BY GREAT LAKES DISTRICT WYANDOTTE PACT GIVES SIU HIGEST ON GT. LAKES SEAFARERS 'SEE'RACKET STOPPPED COLD NEW MIAMI HAL OPENS;ENGINE, DECK MEN NEEDED COMPLET TEXT OF CITIES SERVICE DECISION GALVESTON HITS SHIPPING PEAK;JOBS GO FAST INDIAN SUMMER,BRISK SHIPPIMG HAILED BY BALTIMORE SEAFARERS STOPS BEEFS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN IS THE NEW MTHOD IN PORT NEWYOUK DRINKING BEEF IN SAN JUAN OVER PLAIN WATER III-ADVISED SHIPBOARD ACTION MAY BE EXPENSIVE PROPOSTION SUN OIL SEAMEN FINDING THEY NEED SEAFARERS N.Y. DISPATCHER CLAFIIES SOME MISINTERPRETED SHIPPING RULES US MARITIME POLICY MEANS NO SHIPS AND NO JOBS QUALIFIED CANIDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES VOTING FOR A&G OFFICES BEGINS NOVEMBER 1ST CREDITILA COMMITE REPORTS ON QUALLIFACTIONS AND ENDS DECEMBER31ST-CAST YOUR VOTE SCENES OF DRAMTIC SEAA RESCUE LABOR EDUCATION AT SS STEEL KING MEETING SAM JACKSOB MEN OPEN FIRE ON GEAR-GRABBERS OFFICAL BALLOT FOR 1948 AND A&G OFFICERS STUDY I CAREFULLY -AND BE SURE YOU VOTE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d2a7bd69b7198d0bd1fad6644521090a.PDF ed7d6285d2076d8fbce0eb4425d35499 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL, IX. Walking Bosses Return To Jobs; No Gains Made SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping through the ports of San Fran­ cisco and Los Angeles returned to normal for the first time in three months this week when the "walking bosses," members of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, CIO, voted to end their strike. They took the vote following an order by Arthur C. Miller, Pacific Coast arbitrator, ordering longshoremen to go through the picketlines set up by the fore­ men, or to persuade the "walk­ ing bosses" to remove them. Since only nine men were in­ volved in the action, the picketlines were mostly mythical, and were aimed at halting the oper­ ations of the Luckenbach Steam­ ship Company. Height of the action came when the "walking bosses" tried to prevent the sailing of the SS Matsonia. Aware that it was a bum beef, the men of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards, refused to observe the picketline and sailed the ship after a few hours delay. NEW YORK. N.Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 17. 1947 Nominations For A & G Elections Nominations for office in the Atlantic and Gulf District for the yePT 1948 closed on October 15. A Qualifications Committee — consisting of Bill Brown, Walter Bennett. Bob High (Alternate), for the Deck Department; Jimmy Stewart. Carlos Lee. Jr., Val James (Alternate), for the Engine Department; and Bill Higgs. Jimmy Crescitelli. Matthew Sams (Alteniate). for the Stewards Department —was elected last week, and will pass on the qualifications of the men who threw in for office. If this work is completed by the time the LOG goes to press next week, pictures and short biographical sketch­ es will be carried of all qual­ ified candidates who furnish­ ed same. A facsimile of the ballot, sb.ov/ing all candidates and any rcferendums up for mem­ bership action, will also be run in the LOG as soon as the ballots are sent to the ports. Rent Control Boards Aren't, As Landlords Predominate The public, the people who pay rent and work for a living, woke up this week to find that the rent control boards throughout the country are packed with landlords and business-and-professional men, with, only a small percentage of labor spokesmen to speak up for real rent con­ trols. An analysis of 170 local boai-ds showed that 20 percent of the representatives are business men and bankers, 11 pei-cent are in the real estate business, 21 per­ cent are professional men, and only 5 percent are labor people. That m.eans that if the money hungry business men want to push rents up, there won't be any way of stopping them, and they do want to do just that. Already Louisville, Kentucky, has been told that rents will be jacked up 5 percent, and Frank Creedon, who was appointed by President Truman to administer the phony rent control law pass­ ed by the Republicans and Dem­ ocrats last session of Congress, has put his stamp of approval on the raise. This, in spite of the fact that labor has blasted the Louisville board as being composed of real estate men and landlords' stooges and the increase was proposed without public hearings. Next on the list for rent raises are Dickinson County, Kansas, which faces a 15 percent boost, and Klamath County, Oregon, where rents will only go up 10 percent. Meanwhile, the National Asso­ ciation of Real Estate Boards fired the opening gun in its fight to get all rent controls wiped off the books when the present law expires on Febru­ ary 29, 1948. The NAREB was indicted two months ago for criminal conspiracy to jack up rents. The Washington committee of the NAREB is proposing that the "next logical step to complete the wiping away of the housing shortage is rent decontrol." We can all still remember when the Natiohal Association of Manufacturers took full page ads to tell the public that abolishing rationing and price controls would lead to plenty of every­ thing at low cost. That turned out to be just so much hot air, and what the R^al Estate lobby has up its sleeve would be more of the same. Leaving the fat boys free to make. unlimited profits is one way to pave the road to inflation and another depression. No. 42 Seafarers Files Petition For Bargaining Election In Tidewater Tankers NEW YORK—The drive to organize the unlicensed personnel sailing the tankers of the Tidewater Associated Oil Company, which was stalled last January due to the efforts of the Tidewater Tankermen's Association, a company outfit, moved into high gear again this week when the SIU petitioned for an election in the fleet. In a letter to the National Labor Relations Board, the Union advised that a sufficient number of men employed by Tidewater aret "" " " ^ AFL Changes Council Set-up, Opening WuyForNLRB Votes ify the Union as the bargaining agent for the company. Accom­ panying the letter went evidence to show that out of 254 unli­ censed men in the Deck, Engine, and Stewards Department, 175 SAN FRANCISCO — By an the AFL to gain access to the or aproximately 75 per cent had overwhelming vote, the 700 dele­ facilities of the National Labor signed pledge cards for the Sea­ gates to the American Federation Relations Board for purposes of farers. of Labor's 66th annual conven­ certification. Last January the SIU also tion vote in* favor of a constitu­ Among other highlights of the filed for a bargaining election in tional amendment changing the convention this past week were: the fleet, having signed up a ma­ set-up in the Federation's execu­ A report by the executive jority of the employees, but the tive council. council that the AFL's member­ NLRB turned down the applica­ Under the amendment, the ship during the past 10 years had tion, claiming that a contract council's 13 vice presidents will increased by almost 5,000,000. was already in effect between "henceforth be classified solely as In 1937, the council reported, the company and the Tidewater members of the executive coun­ the membership stood at 2,860,Tankermen's Association and the cil, rather than as vice presi­ 933. Gains were made through­ Tidewater Small Fleet Associa­ dents," it was pointed out by out the tough depression years. tion. The official figure released by William Green, AFL president. UNION NEEDED Only two top AFL posts re^he mernbership This stymied the possibility of in the current year is 7,577,716. tain their titular identity—those an immediate election, but the An announcement that the of the president and the secre­ way the Tidewater men flocked AFL's organizing drive in the tary-treasurer. to sign pledge cards during the south was meeting with great The convention's move, which success. To date the drive has drive proved that a real union was needed in the fleet. SIU or­ eliminates the necessity for coun­ netted a gain of 425,000 new mem­ ganizers continued their work, cil members to sign anti-com­ bers in 14 southern states. and more and more men signed munist affidavits, thus paves the The report declared that "the way for all unions affiliated with net gain in AFL membership in cards. At the same time this week the 14 states will reach close to that the NLRB was petitioned to 500,000." hold an election, a letter was sent The convention slashingly at­ to the company notifying them tacked the World Federation of Tragedy struck the convention Trade Unions as being under the of the action being taken by the when Joseph A. Padway, gen­ domination of the Soviet Union. Seafarers. The text of the letter eral counsel of the AFL, suffer­ The AFL is not a member of the follows: ed a stroiire while addressing a WFTU; the CIO is. Mr. R. K. Kelly. Vice-President session last week and died a few Tidewater Associated Oil Co. hours later of a cerebral hemor­ Dear Mr. Kelly: rhage. Please be advised that we are Padway was in the midst of the authorized representatives delivering an attack on the Taftof a sufficient nUiiibef of the Hartley Act when he collapsed. The State of California "Hotunlicensed personnel now em­ Cargo" Act, which prohibited the The 56-year-old chief counsel ployed in the Tidewater Tank­ boycotting and picketing of scab was born in England and came ers to qualify us as the Bargain­ products, was declared uncon­ to this country as a youth. He ing Agent for the unlicensed stitutional by the State Supreme resigned a judgeship in the Mil­ personnel in your company. Court last week. waukee Civil Court to resume his This is to further inform y.ou The court in rendering its opin­ that we have petitioned the practice of labor law in 1927. He ion reported that decisions of the became the first full-time general National Labor Relations Board U. S. Supreme Court have always for an election in these tankers counsel of the AFL in 1938. From then on he was recog­ maintained that picketing is a as of this date, copy of which nized as the AFL's spokesman in constitutional right in connec­ is enclosed. the courts, in Congress and tion with either a primary or sec­ Sincerely. Pau) Hall. Director wherever the rights of labor ondary boycott. The decision of the California Tanker Organizing were debated. court may have national reper­ At memorial services. President Committee. cussions as it is felt that it can Thus, by continuing in its ef­ Green said: be relied upon to nullify the Taft"Judge Padway died as he lived forts to organize Tidewater, the Hartifey Act ban on secondary -fighting for the cause of labor." SIU is carrying out its pledge to boycotts. organize all unorganized seamen Joe Padway Dies Supreme Court Kills Gal. 'Hot Cargo' Act �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 17, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor /i • At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK - - Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan DAVE JOYCE - Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 205 Abbott St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Our Clear Duty The United States is now embarked on a voluntary rationing scheme designed to save grain, a food that is vitally needed to keep alive the people of Europe. Without our, grain, the already serious situation overseas will be­ come a hundred-fold worse, and winter will see more peo­ ple killed by starvation than Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin have been able to put to death. This is more serious, and it becomes the duty of every one of us to conserve wherever possible, so that more food will be available to .send to those in Europe who have been able to survive the past fifteen years of terror and murder. A number of competent observers have stated that only rationing by law will save enough food for starving Europe and Asia, but the government has started another program, and we must cooperate voluntarily. Unless hun­ gry people abroad are fed, we will have won the war against Hitler, only to lose it to the hirelings of Joe Stalin. Food for Europe and Asia will come primarily from the U. S., and it is a sacrifice we, as a nation, are proud to make. But the shipowners, who profited enormously out of the war, .see in our humanitarian efforts a chance to add to their piles of money. Already plans are underway to transport the, millions of pounds of grain in ships of foreign registry, which are controlled by American shipowners through dummy cor­ porations. This would be a treasonable act against the American merchant seamen who were the first to fight in the war against fascism. It would be nothing more than a bare­ faced attempt by the bosses to drive dov/n the decent standards of living achieved by the American workers through years of struggle. It is the government's duty to sec to it that the food which is sent to Europe is shipped only on American flag ships, sailed by union crews. Anything less than that is a government-big business alliance to force U. S. seamen's wages and conditions down to the level of other seamen in foreign countries. The SIU will not be a party to these maneuverings. We are on record to try to raise the standards for foreign seamen, and this cannot be achieved while American ship­ owners are undermining what has been gained so far. \ . Seafarers Members Now In The Marine Hospitals GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. A. SEALY A. J. HALL W. BARGONE J. HARRIS M. FOSTER, Jr. J. D. ROSS D. L. HUNTER t t. S. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL JOHN MASSIMINO L. L. FREEMAN J. NUUHIWA E. L. PIERCE W. T. ROSS E. FREMSTAD E. T. DANBACH J. BALLARD F. R. O'BRAIN DETROIT HOSPITAL MELVIN RUSSELL GEARGE GUNDERSON EUGENE McPARTLAND ALLAN TROMBLY JOHN BUTLER AXEL HEIKKLIA JULIAN FLAZYNSKI JAMES ADAMS HOWARD ROGERS JOHN R. JACKSON WM. SCHULER LOUIS PAULSON ERNEST FENDRIX HUBERT A. HOUSTON CARL STANTON MARGARET DeBRULE MARCELINE HIGGINS MABEL ROBERTS LUTHER CHURCHILL t, X s, BRIGHTON HOSPITAL G. McGUIRE (SUP) E. FALVEY R. LORD J. BARRON E. DELLAMANO H. SCHWARZ J. HANSIL E. JOHNSTON J. NICKERSON W. MAPLES E. DELANEY R. JOHNSTON t X t NEPONSET HOSPITAL J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ H. BELCHER J. T. EDWARDS L. BALI.ESTERO C. C. MOSS D. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWORTH M. GOMEZ XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL A. COHEN J. HODO J. B. KREWSON STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION. ETC.. REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24. 1912, AND MARCH 3. 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published weekly at General Post Office. New York 1. N. Y.. for Septem­ ber 26. 1947. State of New York. County of New York, ss Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, per­ sonally appeared George Novick. who. having been duly sworn according to law. deposes and says that he is the Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG and t|iat the following is. to the best of his know­ ledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc.. of the afore­ said publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24. 1912, as amended by the Act of March 3. 1933, embodied in sec­ tion 53 7, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District. 51 Beaver -St., New York 4, N. Y. Editor, George Novick,/5 1 Beaver St.. New York, N. Y. Managing Editor (none) Business Managers (none). 2. That the owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately there­ under the names and addresses of stock­ holders owning or holding one per cent of more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corportion. the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.) Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, 51 Beaver St., New York 4. N. Y. J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer, 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort" gagees, and other sceurity holders own­ ing or holding 1 per cent of more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any. contain not only the list of stock­ holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other f((iuciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given: also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circum­ stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and se­ curities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, assosiation. or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. 5. That the average number of copies of each issfle of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or other­ wise. to paid subscribers during tho twelve months preceding the date shown above is 3 7,200, (Signed) GEORGE NOVICK, Editor Sworn to and subscribed before ma this 26th day of September, 1947. ROSE S. ELDRIGE. Notary Public. (My com^ mission expires March 30, 1948) �" *"." Friday, Ociober 17, 1947 fi-"- < TEE SEAFARERS LOG Pago Three Brother Comes Up With Hatful Of Characters On SS Yamhill In the eight months that Sea­ bothering the Purser for pills. If one, everything and anything. farer Herman Ricci has been this doesn't get him out of work, Sees no good in anything; gen­ aboard the SS Yamhill he has he does just enough to get by or erally involves someone else as carefully observed and noted the does it so badly they finally he doesn't dare speak up for general shipboard conditions and leave him alone. Manages himself. Sometimes gains one or the individual conduct of his through his performances to gain two supporters, but doesn't hold shipmates. sympathy. I have seen many do them long. This type can cause his work while he watches. His trouble without ever meaning to. He has tried to understand the By PAUL HALL "characteristics, spirit and at­ sickness is only mental and he THE LONE WOLF OR ONEWe'd be sticking our heads in the sand if we thought for one mosphere" that set the back­ takes the line of least resistance. MAN ACTION—is generally an minute that a defeat to the Seafarers wouldn't make life more ground for life aboard a ship— oldtimer and deep thinker, ob­ beautiful for the shipowners. These guys would beam all over which, once it sets out to sea, serves and studies others, biding -ANP I>OM'T FORGET at the prospect of the SIU taking a beating, regardless of on what becomes a seaman's home, as his time until he finds a weak TH/<r SFOT THERE ! front it took place. Obviously, they're damned sure any loss of well as his place of work. spot. Then he goes to work on ours is their gain. And the reason stands out as clearly as an There is never a dull moment it. Is cunning and really knows elephant's trunk. on a ship, says Brother Ricci, the ropes. He is squarely on the As it was pointed out recently in the LOG, the shipowners do who points out that seamen, too, up and up and quite often gets not think the Seafarers are "reliable." In other words, our acti­ are human. But comes the end what he is after, but never harms vities prevent them from doing as they please as to wages, etc. of the trip and it is "forgive and anyone. Is congenial but re­ Were they to attempt to pull a fast one on us, we'd act—and act forget," with all hands wishing served in his opinions; is polite one another farewell. fast. and always has a smile or friend­ ly gesture. He is one of the To guys who are accustomed to throwing their weight around In spite of its up and downs, good fellows. without fear of their victims striking back, our brand of union Ricci found shipboard life inter­ protection of its membership doesn't set so well. They prefer to esting and stimulating. He says THE APPEASER—desires and When shipmates are about fed do business with outfits that are either asleep on their feet or that many of his shipmates were up with him, home port is near loves peace and does all in his slightly phony. "clean cut, well educated and and the happiness in all hearts power to settle arguments be­ well mannered." brings the "forgive and forget" fore they become real problems. Shipowners Aren't Alone For the most part, he found into play. Knows well that the bag of (But the shipowners aren't alone. There are others who would his Union Brothers to be "hon­ thanks and gratitude is full of THE SEA LAWYER—this type shed no tears were the SIU to run into a bad time. The commies est, ambitious, hard-working men is really a scream. Generally as­ holes. and the bureaucrats run high on the list of those who would who went about their business sumes pose of a counsellor, using BEEF DEPARTMENT—this is in a routine and serious way." love to play pallbearer at our funeral. Perhaps the most striking of short and deep phrases in well- a free enterprise, anyone can get The shipowners would enjoy our retreat from anybody; so long Brother Ricci's observations are spoken and correct diction. Tries into it. There are all types: se­ as it means we're in danger of a setback. And what someone else his characterizations of certain to impress with his sea knowl­ rious and funny, right and can't do for him, he'll keep whacking away at himself. edge and e.xperience. Possesses wrong. On a ship there is every­ shipboard types. An example of how a shipowner will try to foul up a union They represent types which all stacks of books. Sincerely means thing—comedy, good sense of popped up recently. It hinged on the efforts of a certain port stew­ Seafarers have come into con­ good, doesn't take sides, just humor and drama. A ship's at­ ard who thought he could coerce crewmembers to take up the tact with at one time or another. gives out with his interpretation mosphere sometimes resembles of rules and regulations. How­ an old maid's hotel. Everybody company's arguments in a beef with the Union. The story was Here they are: ever, he causes more confusion carried in a recent issue of the LOG. But this beef drives home THE INSTIGATORS OR CON- than existed before he enters a is gossiping about someone else, or at times there is noticeable the point. NIVERS—fall into two categor­ discussion. a silent mood dominating all, de­ It wasn't the first time the shipowners have attempted to ies: the small fry and the big pending upon the spiritual tenCRY-BABY OR MARTYR — is maneuver the Union into a target position and, mo.st. certainly, it fiy, the latter being more dan­ dancy at the moment. forever complaining about every­ won't be the la.st. But our ears will be kept to the ground for the gerous because as soon as dis­ faintest sound that might indicate a repeat performance. covered he shows up as a mean About the only noticeable difference between this unsuccessful trouble-maker. Slyly tries to attempt by the shipowner, via the port steward, to undermine the gain confidence of green crewUnion and others that have failed in the past is the fact they usually members; by false pretense and fake promises tries to reach his went further than the above mentioned port steward did. goal. Generally starts out with, "Believe me, I'm your friend," Suggest "Team Up" Against SIU Considering that Commodore, from labor organizations has Last year, for instance, one of the operators under contract to Robert C. Lee is executive vice- come too late. The licensed of­ the SIU not only went far afield to spread some cockeyed rumors president of the Mnore-McCor- ficers did not form unions mere­ about the Union and its membership and officials, it even proposed mack Lines, there is nothing ly for the fun of the thing. They WHERFUID to other shipowners that they "team up" to give the Seafarers a bad \t^JGETTH^A^ surprising in a speech he made were forced to unite in their time. This is no malarkey—and it's not impossible. That's for sure. HORHS? this week before the graduating own organizations so that they And the SIU has to be vigilant for just such schemes. class of the New York State could better fight for decent job Maritime Academy. Graduates standards, higher wages, and bet­ Whatever the differences existing between the shipowners in of the Academy are qualified to ter conditions. th conduct of their respective outfits, there is always unanimity enter the American merchant when it comes to giving the Union a hotfoot. You can count on The companies, interested as marine as junior Deck or Engine they are only in profits, made it every one of them to supply matches for the attempt. officers. just as tough on officers as they The fact that we haven't as yet been burned—and that we are Commodore Lee was the prin­ did on unlicensed men. Unions as strong as we are today—is because our people are aware of the cipal speaker at the exercises, of unlicensed men sprung up as shipowner's tactics. We will stay strong because we will continue and he told the graduates that a result, and when it became to be vigilant, meanwhile sharpening our defenses. or "I'm an oldtimer, I know the "a union is no place for proper apparent that their organizations To ward off the possibility of any shipowner, or combination ropes." Feigns sincerity with officer material. were gaining many benefits, the of shipowners, harming us, we must be alert. Smear stuff and small favors. Reaps gain while "One of the sins of our past," licensed Deck and Engine offi­ chatter that's figured to cause confusion are the only standbys to others argue. When the truth is watch for. Remarks like, "the Union is fouling things up;" or "some out, there's a sad awakening. he continued, "has been a fail­ cers followed suit. ure on the part of both owner Commodore Lee's statement of the union guys are okay but this official and that official are Those who unwittingly swallow­ and officer to realize their proper drew immediate comment from phonies"—or any other of the old, time-ripened shipowners' stooges ed their line learn "it's better to relationship. There has been a talk. paddle your own canoe." i gradual awakening to the fact Captain William C. Ash, Secre­ tary-Business Manager of Local THE TOUGH GUY —uses harsh that a ship's officer is a vital 88, MM&P, who stated, "The Beware The Shipowners' Stooge and cursing language for empha- and important part of the corn- MMc&P seriously resents the use If you hear a guy springing a line like any of these, just sis; thinks he can get what he oanv's management as is any of our institutions of public ed­ ask him what shipowner he is working for, because usually you'll wants by impressing others that similar class executive ashore." ucation as a sounding-board for find that to be the case. And you'll be knocking the plan in the he is something he really isn't. He cautioned the prospective anti-union remarks by represen­ head by refusing to repeat the stuff, which, primarily, is aimed Inwardly, though, he is soft­ officers to work at building up tatives of management, and we at ultimately reducing your wages and working standards. hearted and gentle and is just company loyalty a m o n g the have so notified the Governor If the man spreading anti-union tales has a story that won't putting on an act. crews they worked with, but of the State of New York. Our hold watei* you can prefer charges against him. He's undermining THE SMOOTH TALKER —is added, "This may prove difficult experience with our contracted your security. If he isn't a union member, you certainly owe it to soft spoken and assumes an air, sometimes because of the limited companies gives the lie to every­ yourself to report the matter to the Union hall—pronto. Allowing of innocence, figuring his delicate' intelligence of many of the men thing Commodore Lee said or these things to slip by means they may reach gullible guys who manners will get him out of any | you work with." implied." are sucker bait for every slick-talking sales artist who has a stake situation. Usually discovers, to By these two statements. Com­ From the way the MM<S:P and in getting his malarkey across. his amazement, that he should modore Lee insulted the men he the MEBA are able to sign up Our Union is everything to us. Without it, we go back to star- have , known that even with addressed, advising them against licensed officers and gain con­ vatio^n wages and the accompanying lousy conditions, with the smiles and profuse thanks he • membersliip • in unions, and also tracts with companies, it appears abuse, bad food, punk quarter's and all. Without our Union Hiring couldn't attain his ends. j the unlicensed men who sail the that Lee aird his management Hall it would mean having to go around slapping backs to get a LAZY BONES OR PARASITE ships and make it possible for pals are not able to sell Ameri­ job. The independence we have fought so hard to win, would be —he takes the cake—plate and him to enjoy a life of ease can Deck and Engine officers washed over the side. all. He is the type that likes to ashore. their phony bill of goods. But they'll probably keep We all have huge stakes in the SIU. Obviously, we can't be be left completely alone, ignored; Lee's request to the officers too vigilant in protecting those stakes. They are our means of living. and unnoticed. Always sick and that they disassociate themselves right on trying. Official Tells New Officers Unions Are Beneath Station �rf^ TBE SEAFARERS Page Four LOG Friday. October 17, 1947 The Patrolmen 'Say— WHAT ttmnK.,. Promotion Picnic NEW YORK—Wonders never cease. I have come across situa­ tions on board different scows that at first caused me amaze­ ment, then bewilderment and QUESTION:—do you think of the Seafarers policy of buying Halls in various ports? finally unconcern. Quite awhile ago, when paying GENE R. SINCLAIR, Messman: CHARLES YENKE, AB: off the Bandolier there was an incident where ratings had been I think that it would save the This Union is growing all the tossed around like confetti. It got Union money in the long run. time. Our strength has increased, so bad that nobody knew who When the SIU owns its own and our reputation has grown in was who. The Chief Pumpman buildings th^-re is always the pos­ went up and down the scale like the labor movement. Wie should sibility of renting out parts of it a clarinet player. He got the busi­ buy Halls in the large ports, fit ness and was demoted completely to other unions or as offices. This them out, and have places where to the bottom (at least we thought would give the Union added seamen can relax, where the Un­ it was the bottom) and made a revenue, and would be a cushion ion's business can be carried on, Wiper. in case times become hard, like and places where we can be That lasted but a short while and a quick promotion came they were before the war. Of proud to bring other union otfi through — The Pumpman was course, this policy should only be dais. Buying property is a goot elevated from Wiper to Second followed in large ports, because deal from any angle. It is an in­ Mate. Not bad. Even the Air in the smaller ports it is unneces­ vestment that can always be turn­ Corps didn't do it that fast dur­ sary since the business doesn't ed into money, and the member­ ing the war. I thought that was the last warrant it. Having our own Halls ship will definitely save money time I'd see something like that, would allow us to make arrange­ on rent. I'd like to see every port but I was wrong. Last week, the ments for sleeping accommoda­ own its own Hall, with sleeping profit. That profit could be turn­ tions and a soup kitchen, to be New Orleans, where they have Span Splice hit port, tied up and <iuarters for men on the beach, ed over to men in the hospitals, already been purchased. I'd like made ready for the payoff, just end maybe even a small cafeteria. or for any other project the mem­ used in times of strike or bad to see us buy Halls in New York like any other ship. But what That way our Cooks and Mess- bership wanted. Having a place shipping conditions. Any way Philly, Baltimore, and the other had happened during her trip men could get training, and the to flop would assure our men of you look at it, the Union is mak­ large Branches. It would be a was out of this world. When the Span Splice was out men would be spending their clean beds in any port where we ing a smart deal when it buys sign of the way the Union has at sea about three months a Wi­ Halls in ports like Mobile and J grown since it was founded. money where the Union could have Halls. per was demoted—to what? Why, to workaway. It seems that while soogeeing, PAUL VIRUET, MM: LEONARD ACRI, OS: the Wiper let water hit some elec­ You can mark me down as be­ I'm glad to hear that we have trical equipment and caused a short circuit. The 1st Assistant, ing for the policy 100 per cent enough money to buy Halls in ex-NMU man, hauled the Wiper The way rents keep going up, it various ports. That's good news before the Skipper where he was would be cheaper for the Union and shows that our organizing stripped of his greasy rag, the to buy its Halls than to pay rent. drives have not cost us too much tool of his trade, and demoted Landlords are greedy, and they money, while at the same time on the spot. The 1st Assistant, just to be don^t like to fix things. If the they were very successful. By sure the Captain saw it his way, Union owned its Halls, the places owning our own Halls we will be threatened to get off the ship in could be kept in tip-top condi­ . much more secure, and it would the first port. Well, the Wiper tion, and the men would be more pay us to improve them and take rode around as a passenger for a careful than they are in rented care of them. When we rent we month-and-a-half and—well, you know the rest. buildings. Our Union is always are at the mercy of the landlords, He collected all his wages for expanding. In just a couple of and after paying rent for many the entire voyage and left the years the LOG has gone from years, we can be kicked out, and ship well rested after his ocean four pages to sixteen, we have vre have nothing to show for the cruise. acquired many new companies, money we spent. Unions are get­ But that wasn't the Ist's only woe. While in Trinidad the ship and our membership has gone up ting smarter and they don't want to use the membership's money becomes tough — which I hope by leaps and bounds. For that not junk piles that are liable to dropped the Chief Electrician and never happens. I've heard a lot for the remainder of the voyage reason we should buy Halls in fall down, or fire traps, or places to line some real estate operator's of the guys talk about the Un­ that will cost too much money to the Assistant Electrician assum­ pocket. Our own Halls could be ion's policy of buying Halls, and the major ports, and keep pace fix up. But I'm certain the mem­ ed his duties without promotion. made shipshape, so that we could practically all of them are in with the way the Union is grow­ bership will make sure that any Yes, the answer is the same: he use them in time of strike, or for favor. Why not? They figure it's ing. Of course, we should be care­ place that is bought will be okay received Chief's wages. fellows to flop in when shipping a good investment for the future. ful to buy only good buildings. in every sense of the word. Ray Gonzales Jimmy Purcell Splinter Groups Help Comniles In Their Fight For Power The communist party hacks, chine in the labor movement and those who belong to groups with all his might. which have splintered off from Curran, on the other hand, is the CP, have formed a coalition newly come to the fight. For to fight against one CIO union many years he accepted support leader with a long record as a from the commies in the Na­ progressive trade unionist, and tional Maritime Union, and gave another who lately broke with them good service in return. He the communist machine and is never deviated from the partyengaged in cleansing his union of line by even a hair's breadth, the red fascists. and could always be depended AN OLD STORY upon to lend his name and posi­ Walter Reuther, president of tion to any commie-front^ organ­ the United Auto Workers, is used ization that came along. to being the target for attacks END OF LINE from the communists. Since he Even Curran, however, came returned from Russia in 1933, he to the conclusion that the com­ has been an unceasing foe of the mies were a wrecking force in communists. the labor movement, and he is What he saw in Russia; the now engaged in an all-out bat­ lack of liberty, the slavery of tle to prevent a small handful the workers, convinced him that of party members from domin­ Stalin's brand of communism was ating the NMU. What the communists say actually a personal dictatorship, and he has opposed the CP ma­ about Reuther and Curran is not surprising. Both are attack­ ed as enemies of labor, and the party hacks have slung full col­ umns of mud at them. But what is surprising is the alliance of the communists in the NMU and the UAW with other fractional groups that have split off from the party. JOINED FORCES Curran called them by name at the convention of the NMU when they lined up with the commies to vote down an amend­ ment to the constitution which would have had the end result of forcing outsiders to cease from controlling the affairs of the union. The proposed amendrftent read as foUows: No religious, po­ litical, or any other organization shall be officially permitted to interfere in the affairs of the NMU. The commies and the splinter group adherents lined up solidly on this one, and so the amend­ ment was voted down. SOLID FRONT Although these so-called true revolutionaries contend that they will have no truck with the Stal­ inists, they manage to support the chief commie policies on many occasions. This occurs in the trade union movement, and in the field of politics when communist candi­ dates are supported by the splin­ ter parties. Reuther is getting some of the same medicine, and will have to face a strange coalition when he comes up for re-election at the UAW convention in Atlantic City in November. He has been under fire for some time by the Addes-ThomasLeonard-communist faction in the union, and lately this group has been joined by out-of-theparty commies who have been attacking him and his aides in their official organs. The progressive leadership which Reuther and his assistants have furnished to the. Auto Workers is not mentioned, but Reuther is characterized as a dictator,' a tool of General Mo­ tors, and as a red-baiter. This line will be swallowed by all Auto Workers who belong to either of the two splinter parties, and they will follow orders and unite with the commies against Reuther and his slate. These two instances should ex­ plode the myth that the splinter factions are the enemies of the official communist party. When the chips are down, they all unite against progressive trade union­ ists and in favor of their own rule-or-ruin program. �Friday. Oclober 17. 1947 7H£ SEAFARERS LOG CSU Men Come To Seafarers On Their Beefs Page Fire Labor Supports Striking Bakers In New Orleans By MIKE QUIRKE By EARL SHEPPARD MONTREAL — The Seafarers NEW ORLEANS—Along with International Union claims, and meatless Tuesdays and poultryrightly so, that it has never lost less Thursdays, we're having a beef. It appears that the mem­ breadless days hereabouts as the bers of the Canadian Seamen's Bakery Unions continue their Union are hearing all about our By FRED FARNEN The SIU is your Union, Bro­ You don't want anything like strike. proud record. Here's an ex­ thers and Sisters. No small clique that to happen to the SIU, do About half of the bakeries DETROIT—Membership meet­ of political opportunists or tools you? ample: have met the union's demands Last week a man walked into ings, both shipboard and shore- for any foreign interests has Of course you don't 1 Neither for more money, and so a little the Hall and asked if I could side, are something wjjich we've ever run the SIU. That's some­ do we. That's why we constant­ "dough" is being made by the discussed at great length several help him. thing that you can be proud of. ly repeat, "Attent your Union bakers and earned by them. times in the past. He told me he was a CSU It's also something to fight for meetings, take an active part in From where we sit it looks However, it's impossible to say man, and when I asked him why in order to see that- no small them, and take an active part in like the rest of the bakeries he came to us instead of to his too much about the Union meet­ group ever tries to take over the all SIU activities. Be an active must sign up soon because the own% outfit, he said he had al­ ing and it's vital Importance to SIU for its own selfish interests. SIU member, an asset to the strikers are really solid, and de­ ready tried his own officials and the membership of the SIU. Why do you think that we Union, not just another card termined to stay out until they During the summer months, that they had told him they constantly yell about attending carrier. Card carriers arc a dime get a vjage raise, and not with could not assist him in the par­ when Great Lakes sailing is at your Union meetings? When a dozen, and no earthly use to yeast. its peak, it's quite often impos­ every SIU member who is the SIU." ticular instance. We have secured a new Hall in this port, and once we get it That sounded interesting, and sible to round up enough mem­ ashore, when the regular Mon­ The SIU is your Union, and so I asked the man for the whole bers around the Union Hall to day night meetings are held at­ it's up to all SIU members to rigged up, we will have a HaU have a quorum for a meeting. second to none on the A.tlantic story. tends those meetings, then we see that it remains that way. This is not a reflection on the need have no fear that any and Gulf Coast. He said that he had joined a members of the SIU Great Lakes The Brothers around here are clique or group can ever take Chamberlain scow in Montreal District, but merely illustrates over our Union! certainly glad to get out of the as a Messman. He paid off in the highly seasonal operation of sweat-or-ice box, according to England due to sickness, and was Look at the horrible example some Lakes vessels, notably pas­ the season. Fine For Hospitalized repatriated some six weeks la­ senger and excursion ships which of the NMU, and benefit by their Shipping continues good and ter back to Canada. NORFOLK—Seafarers in the operate solely during the Sum­ experiences. Over a period of ABs, Cooks, Oilers, and Firementime the commies infiltrated the Marine Hospital here received an The only money he received mer months. Watertenders are as scarce as was his basic wage, and he Now that this peak season is NMU, dragged out for many unexpected contribution, when the proverbial "hen's teeth." wanted to know just how he past, and all of the excursion hours the membership meetings, the SS Robert R. McBurney paid EASY PICKINGS could collect his overtime which and passenger vessels are in pro­ then took over the meetings off Sept. 19. when the average NMUer grew amounted to over two hundred cess of being laid up for the Any of the Brothers finding it Book men, Permitmen and dollars. Winter months, it's once again sick and disgusted over the con­ Tripcarders .shared alike in the tough to ship out of other ports can come down here and grab a This was an easy beef to ad­ possible to have regular mem­ stant bickering and time-consum­ proceeds. ing politicking that went on. A system of fines had been set ship of their choice, going to any just—all it meant was picking bership meetings. up to keep the boys on their toes acceptable port. up a telephone and calling the These are held regularly on There are quite a few oldtirnand acting as good Union men. A Montreal agents of the company. the first and third Mondays of ers here now, and among them few infractions of the rules dur­ Within one week the man had every month at 7:30 P.M. in all we spotted Champ Barron, Mike ing the voyage resulted in a fund collected his overtime and' ex­ SIU Halls on the Great Lakes. Davis, Jesse Campbell, Leo Morof $60. penses. We often hear the following Silence fhis week from the sette, James Smith, Charles NubThis windfall was distributed query, or words to this effect, Branch Agents of the follow­ WANTS IN ber, and L. W. Miller. to the hospitalized Seafarers by "Why should we bother attend­ ing ports: These fellows, along with many Brother Ben Lawson, who made I explained to the man that ing the Union meetings? others, are helping to keep the a special trip to the hospital to Don't we pay our Union offi- j JACKSONVILLE this was the sort of service SIU joy spots jumping. disburse the money. MOBILE members expect from their of­ cials to run the business of our Except for the Bakers' strike, Each of the following men re­ SAVANNAH ficials, and they get it. Natural­ Union? Why should we be both­ all has been quiet along the la­ ceived $5.00: Victorio D'India, C. BUFFALO ly this man is now clamoring for ered by a lot of details about bor front. Of course, it may be G. Sparrow, Stubin White, Bar­ finances, meetings and reports?" MARCUS HOOK SIU membership. the lull before the storm, beney O. Cuthrell, C. Homes, E. TOLEDO While I was writing this, I HERE'S THE SCORE! caus if prices keep rocketing up Baringer, William J. Wolfe, Wes­ TAMPA was interrupted by another CSU into the stratosphere, labor is ley M. Beuttey, Bob Messerall, BOSTON You're right, Brothers! Why? man, employed on an CSU-congoing to have to ask for more Edward Griffith, J. Desmonets SAN FRANCISCO Well, to give you the score tracted ship. money. and Trisbes. GALVESTON He came with a plea from the about the facts of Union life, It's either that or work aU The McBurney came in in fine CHICAGO crew begging the SIU to step it's the easiest thing in the world shape, all three departments be­ day for just enough money to in and take over from Stalin's for the Union officials to sit back The deadline for port re= ing in good order. The vessel was starve on. This last is for the stooges so that the men could on their collective fannies and ports, monies due. etc.. is spic and span and there were no birds, and I can't imagine any­ have the fighting leadership they to run the affairs of the Union the Monday proceeding pub­ beefs. The payoff was marked by body being willing to go along free from any "interference" need. lication. While every effort very little disputed overtime, with that. I told him it was not that easy, fi;pm the rank and file member­ will be made to use in the We have had a total of fortywith what was in dispute being but that the SIU would eventu­ ship of the SIU. current issue material re­ five ships in port in the past paid to the men involved. Why aren't we satisfied to let ally be the dominant seamen's ceived after that date, space Much of the credit for the fine two weeks, including five Isth-' things slide whenever the mem­ union in Canada, and when that commitments generally do payoff should go to Pat Millikan, mian vessels. No beefs of any happened the commies would be bership gets so apathetic that not permit us to do so. Engine Delegate, who also served kind are pending, as we settle washed up, as far as seamen they don't want to attend Union as Acting Ship's Delegate. them at payoffs or sign-ons. meetings and assume their right­ would be concerned. ful responsibilities as SIU mem­ bers? Why don't we say, "Well, if you boys want us to run the By EDDIE HIGDON Maritime Academy, that "a union uates Lee spoke to are too smart Union, we'll run it, but we'll is no place for proper officer ma­ to be taken in by that line. They PHILADELPHIA— Shipping is run it to suit ourselves, and to know that the only way for a terial." not so hot these days, at least hell with the members!" man to be secure is by belonging That would certainly be the in this port, and the outlook for BAD JOB to a union, and that goes wheth­ PHILADELPHIA — The crews easy way out. Who could squawk the future doesn't make me too He'll have a hard time selling er he is licensed or unlicensed. of eleven vessels contributed about the way we ran things, if happy. We did have 34 ships in Mr. Lee is a nineteenth cen­ $369.85 to the Panamanian the members didn't care to at­ port in the past two weeks, but that to members of the Masters tury man living in the twentieth "Stewpot," a fund to be used in tend meetings and otherwise they were mostly in transit, and Mates and Pilots. Those men are century. event of a Panamanian strike, take care of their duties as Sea­ so that didn't help shipping at all licensed officers, and they know that the only way they can GOOD SIGN according to E. S. Higdon, Agent. farers? all. hold on to security, good wages, The money has been deposited in I would not advise any man I understand that quite a few Who would have the right to a special account at a local bank. blast the Union officials, if we to come to Philly for a job as and conditions, is by belonging to guys have thrown their crede:aNames of the ships whose were given a free hand to run we have men registered right the union. tials in for the election. Well, When there was no union, the that's a good sign, and I hope crews contributed and the things any way that suited us to now, and not enough jobs to go amounts, are: around. As soon as the situation Skippers and Mates had a bad that the membership will do a run them? La Salle, $24.85; S. R. Mallory, That might be easy, but it changes, and let's hope it's soon, time from the owners. Now that good job at the ballot box, elect­ $34.00; W. R. Grace, $29.00; Mun- wouldn't be the SIU way. Since I'll let the membership know the officers have formed an or­ ing men who can guide the ganization to battle for decent Union over the rough spots that cie Victory, $82.00; Cardinal Gib­ the SIU was started in 1938, we through the LOG. bons, $6.00; Frank Springe, $20.- have built up a reputation as Last week I read a very inter­ conditions, the owners are try­ lie ahead of us and all other 00; Duke Victory, $19.00; Jeffer­ being one of the most militant esting news story about how ing to tell new officers to stay trade unions. son City, $14.00; D. G. Burnett, and democratic Unions in the Captain Robert C. Lee, executive away from the union so that There are trying times ahead, $20.00; F. T. Frelinghuysen, $54.- country. vice-president of Moore-McCor- they can force them back to the and we need a strong member­ 00 and the Panamanian Stew­ ship, and officials who can pro­ And we want to make damn mack Lines, told a graduating old conditions and wages. pot (?), $67.00. sure that the SIU stays that way! class of the New York State I've got a hunch that the grad­ vide leadership for the future. Membership Participation Backbone Of SIU The Patrolman Says NO NEWS?? Philadelphia Crews Contrihute To Future Panamanian Stewpot Phllly No Place For Anyone Wanting Fast Shipping �TRE^SEAFARERS Page Six 'Authority' Overlooks Real Trouble-Spot In Current Shortage Of Tanker Bottoms By JOE ALGINA p. r- NEV7 YORK — Every time I pick up a newspaper I find that another guy has set himself up as an authority on shipping and has the solution for all the ills of the maritime industry. This week it is an article in the Journal of Commerce which Baltimore Men Doing Fine Job On Isthmian By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE—As they did in organizing Isthmian, our mem­ bership is continuing to do a bang-up job by sailing Isthmian ships and explaining the Union to new members. They're telling these new peo­ ple what our Union stands for, how it was built, and what it has done to help seamen. Even more than that, they are telling the men the duties of Union membei-s, and what they can do to help the SIU continue in the fight for better wages and conditions. The spirit these men are show­ ing is what won the Isthmian election and strike for us, and is now making Isthmian one of our solidest lines. They deserve a lot of credit. Shipping has been, fair this week and should improve next week. There are a few ships due in, and with Isthmian tak­ ing crews off the board, we will be able to ship practically our entire list. Last week we paid off the Fischer Ames and Richard Yates, American Eastern; Queen Vic­ tory, Isthmian; Feltore and Venore. Ore Lines; Mae, Evelyn, Barbara Frietchie, and Toussant Louverture, Bull Lines; and Loyolo Victory, Waterman. Six ships signed on, with the usual quota of beefs on each one, but everything was squared away before the ships left the docks. The CIO Shipyard Workers are still on strike here, and they have gained the respect of the entire labor movement by the way they have held out against the union-busting Bethlethem Steel Company. VOLUNTEERS AT WORK Some of our men have been going down to stand picket duty with them, and they know they can depend on the SIU when­ ever they need help on a legiti­ mate beef. Some men came up to me last week and volunteered to ship out as organizers. I sent them down to Marcus Hook where they can ship on tankers. Our organizing goes on, and with guys like these volunteering, there is no doubt that we will continue to be successful. I'd like to cloose with the same information I gave last week, namely that if men filed income tax reports while in the port of Baltimore, they may be eligible for a refund. They should go to the Tax Bureau when in this port, and find out if any money is coming to them. Better in a seaman's pocket than gathering dust in some old bank. went into a long song and dance about the shortage of tankers for transporting the oil necessary to this country. He deplores the lack of suffici­ ent bottoms to carry this coun­ try's oil needs, and points auth­ oritatively at the boneyards where there are plenty of tank­ ers not in use. CONVIENTLY BLIND This is all well and good, but what he conveniently ignores is a much more important factor, that of the increasing number of tankers being sold to foreign governments. The tanker's in the boneyards around the country still belong to us and can be put into com­ mission and be used, but those sold are gone forever. At the rate tankers are being sold, it won't be long before the United States will be completely out of the business of transport­ ing oil in American ships. Maybe this is a touchy subject and one which the spokesman for big business, the Journal of Commerce, doesn't want to touch. I'm no authority on the sub­ ject of the big business side of maritime, but I can see what is happening, and what is going to happen darned soon. Maybe these guys would see it, too, if they took off their blind­ ers. Friday. October 17, 1947 LOG FROM THE LAND OF SUNSHINE Patrolmen Purcell and Gon­ zales did a good job and straight­ ened out the Engineer as to the meaning of promotion and de­ motion. SOLD FROM UNDER The crew of the Swan Island reached New York this week af­ ter having their ship sold from under them while in England. They got a rough handling by the company's agent in England, and had many other difficulties during their long haul around the Pacific. Patrolman Purcell handled the payoff and reported it came off without too much trouble, con­ sidering the difficulties encount­ ered by the crew during the trip. There is a story of what took place aboard the Swan Island in another part of the paper so I won't go in to the details. The latest on the Evangeline is that she will go into service again on the 24th of this month. She will probably start calling for men this week and v/ill leave from New York. The Seafarers Hall in San Juan is a center of activity. The Brothers get their mail there, and use it as a spot to meet each other by appointment. Of course, some meetings are held in bars, etc., but a number of men visit the Hall each day for the latest gossip. Some even come down to catch a ship. San Juan Offers Plenty Of Jobs For All Hands STILL GOOD By SALVADOR COLLS In the port of New York the past week saw a good bit of ac­ tivity and shipping. Shipping is not up to the peak of a month or two ago, but it is steady and promises to remain that way for the time being anyway. SAN JUAN—There's .quite a turnover on jobs down here, and that means plenty of jobs to be had. Of course, even if that isn't enough of an inducement, there are women, rum, and sunshine to tempt the Brothers up north now that winter in approaching. I'm having the usual trouble with gashounds, and nine or ten of them have had to be taken off ships for being drunk or per­ forming. We try to be as tolerant as possible, but the membership has gone on record to make these characters cut out the monkey business, and if they can't take good advice, we hustle them off the ships. The membership is feeling good in respect to the shoregang jobs, because they work at least three or four days a week at 95 cents per hour, and that pays for rent and food. They like the situation so much that they don't want to ship. As for the rest of the port, it looks very much as if the ILA and the UTM are heading for a fight to the .finish. They are at each other's throats, and it will be a hot time down here when they really start scrapping. We . will keep you informed on the situation as . it develops. I am sending up two pictures, one showing the beachcombers in front of the Texas Bar, and the other showing the San Juan Hall. We had a couple of unusual happenings this week. One was a difficulty aboard the Span Splice where the 1st Assistant saw fit to bust and promote men as he saw fit—he even demoted a Wiper to workaway. I'm becom­ ing used to hearing of every­ thing on an Alcoa ship, but this sure amazed me. This picture taken in front of the Texas Bar shows quite a few of the beachcombers basking in the sun. Not all names were sent in with the snapshot, but among the men taking it easy can be seen Lucky. Tommy Murray, Rebel Parrish. Norm Maffie. Lockwood, and the Buzzard. Solid Scrlpps Crew Forces Alcoa To Back Down By RAY WHITE NORFOLK—The SS Edward Scripps, Alcoa, came in for pay­ off after making a four-month monkey run. In Puerto La Cruz, like the crews of other Alcoa ships, this crew had no shore liberty. The men were held aboard ship twenty-three days. The company contended that this was caused by the immigra­ tion law, but the crew found out differently, and put in for over­ time at the rate of 15 hours per man, per night. At payoff the company polite­ ly, but firmly, refused to consid­ er paying this dough. The Pa­ trolman contacted New York for advice, and was told that if the crew agreed, no one was to sign off until the company agreed to stop this practice. We talked it over with the crew, and they said that they would hold out until the whole matter was ironed out. What makes this so good is the fact that in the crew there was only one SIU full "Book. The rest of the men were Waiver or Permitmen, with four boys hold­ ing Gulf Fishermans' Books. 'I i' They held out for four days, with every man aboard for his duty each day. There was NO drinking or performing. Everything was handled in an orderly manner, and not until the company agreed to halt the business of refusing shore leave in Puerto La Cruz did the men payoff. These boys are potential full Bookmen and, in the opinion of the Norfolk officials, they will make good ones. Shipping still continues to boom for rated men, in fact a Bookman can ship out most any day in any Department. The only jobs that some of our members shy away from are intercoastal runs. This is a mis­ take as some of those ships, if handled right, can be turned in­ to homes. Take the SS Bessemer Victory, Waterman, for instance. HOMESTEADERS This scow crewed mostly in Baltimore and picked up a Stew­ ard there. Captain D. Hillsith, an old ISU .man, and a square gang of officers, were found aboard when the Patrolman went to visit the ship. The gang had already made plans to homestead, so we ask­ ed them to let us know how they ware making out as the trip progressed. To date, we have had the fol­ lowing reports from the Besse­ mer Victory: The Skipper puts out plenty of dough on draws, the officers give the crew all the breaks possible, and the feeding is excellent. This last is report­ ed by Steward Robert Green. In other words, the only way a man will quit the ship now is to blow him off with dyna­ mite. This is an example of what can be made out of these ships if handled Union style. ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. :1 i/fl �• THE SEAFARERS Friday. Oclober 17, 1947 LOG Page Seven " Swan Island Crew Not Sorry To Soo Sale Of Tanker, After Hitting Jackpot In Beefs When the Swan Island, Pacific TELL OF SAD VOYAGE Tankers, puUed out of San Pe­ dro last February for the Philip­ pines, it looked to the crew like a routine run with a quick turn­ around; but, as so often happens, By JOSEPH VOLPIAN it was anything but that. Special Services Representative About the only occurance It was pointed out in this and the word may not yet have which »a m e off according to column last week that the Union spread to all the membership. schedule was the stop at Man­ was taking steps to provide fair WILL BE STRICT ila; from there on, no one knew hearings and equitable penalties As time goes on, the trial com­ what was going to happen next. for members who rup afoul of mittee handling these cases will The ship hit the Persian Gulf, regulations and statutes govern­ impose penalties more consistent then Guam, back to the Persian ing the conduct of men at sea. with the nature of the offense. Gulf, over to Capeto'wn, back to The move was made to soften Only by these measures will the Persian Gulf and then back the sometimes harsh punishment the vast majority of the mem­ to Guam. meted out in cases involving bership be able to demonstrate By this time the crew was physical damage to a vessel, pil­ that they are efficient, seriousthoroughly bewildered. To add ferage of its property, desertion, minded seamen, who will not to their confusion, the ship neglect of ship's welfare and tolerate any nonsense that might promptly doubled back to the similar offenses. impede the Union's constant Persian Gulf, then through the When violations of these kinds fight to improve wage and work­ Suez and to England. are prosecuted by civil author­ ing conditions. From San Pedro to England We would like it to be under­ ities, the penalities are severe. took the Swan Island seven Three crewmen of the Swan Island. D. R. Burton, 1st Pump­ It was felt, therefore, that the stood by all bands that we are months. It finally looked like man; Jim Phifer, QM, and Edgar Jenkins, 2nd Pumpman, pose Union by disciplining violators not interested in these cases of she would make the final leg shipboard violations from the for the LOG photographer before telling their story of con­ itself would be giving them a back to the United States; but moral standpoint. This is not a ditions aboard the Pacific Tanker. Phifer was Deck Delegate squarer deal, and at the same no, — the rumor went around time demonstrate to the ship­ "big brother" organization; the that she was to be sold to an and Jenkins, Engine Delegate. owners that the organization is Union is an organization of sea­ English oil^ company. men all working together to im­ capable of self-discipline. When she tied up in England man and Jimmy Phifer, QM, forty-five pounds. The Steward It would prove that our mem­ prove their status and to protect the crew pumped her out in less told their story to the LOG. managed to toe a narrow line; their gains at all times. We bership is a responsible body of not quite enough to cause than fifteen hours expecting to They were primarily incensed are only interested in these capable seamen, who are fully trouble with the Union, and pile off at once or take her home. over the buck-passing, double cases, therefore, insofar as they competent tb deal with foul-ups enough to keep in the company's Instead, they laid on the ship talking methods the company affect the welfare of the mem­ within its ranks. good graces. for two weeks during which time used in clearing the crew from bership. At one time while in the Per­ the stores reached a low level England, but they had plenty to HINDER UNION UNION VICTORYsian Gulf there was a shortage and the chow became tough to say about the trip itself. Moreover, it would show that Most of the gear aboard ship stomach. of two men in the Stewards De­ Almost all the departments of we are extremely anxious to today is the result of the Union's partment. An SUP man from the Swan Island came in for stamp out all irregular practices. constant fight to win comforts ICE BOX STRIPPED the Council Crest came aboard some criticism. On the Deck, HigVi among the reasons for our and conveniences that only a for a job. The Steward told him They finally got orders to the Mate proved to know noth­ desire to do this is the fact short time ago were practically he would be taken on, bid. as a move her into drydock for in­ ing about pumping out a ship, that such irregularities are defin­ unheard of. workaway. spection by the prospective pur­ and the Pumpmen had supervis­ itely harmful to the membership, If companies can prove that Tho Purser, too, had his little since they hinder our progress needed items aboard ship are chasers. While there, the ice ed the deck gang while discharg­ racket. He, sold cigarettes and whenever we attempt to negoti­ missing because crew members box was stripped so there was ing cargo, and work in the pumpslops over the side, then told no alternative but to pile off and room, too. ate new gains. made off with them, it's going the crew they'd have to buy head for quarters ashore. The first case to be tried by to be harder to replace them. DOUBLE DUTY NECESSARY their own smokes in port. What The crew was beginning to get a Union trial committee in line Furthermore, negotiations to win they were to buy them with, he browned off at the run-around This made it necessary for with these new plans came up new benefits will be hampered. didn't say, for the crew received during the past week. This is what we are out to they were getting from the com­ them to stand double watches no draws, in three straight ports. pany's representatives. They were with no time off. For this they This was the case mentioned in avoid. During an eight-month trip a last week's column, of the four We don't want a few slow- told three times to get ready for claimed overtime only to have lot of things can happen, but it members whom Customs men thinking guys to jeopardize the a ship home only to have the it disputed. seemed that they all cropped up There was plenty to say about on the Swan Island. .Even the caught going ashore with various interests of their shipmates. representatives turn down the items of ship's gear—linen, cut­ That's why we're so interested bookings. the Steward Department, too. oldtirners, who would be expect­ Finally, after three weeks Not the entire department, just ed to set an example for the lery, etc. in these cases and are approach­ In informing us of this inci ing them from the angle of the more of delay the erew was giv­ the Steward himself. He follow­ newer men, had their faults. en air passage and flown back ed a course of non-cooperation dent, the company, whose ship membership's welfare. Some of them would get stew­ the men were accused of pilfer­ and stretched the food to the ed, flop in their bunks and say, Again, we would like to re­ to New York for the payoff. ing, told us that considerable mind all hands that the best When the Swan Island men ar­ point where the crew had barely "I worked for $30 a month in pressure is being brought on all way to avoid trouble is to do rived in New York, three crew- enough to eat. the old days and got only two operators by civil, police and things the right way—act in a members, D. R. Burton, 1st Pump­ Jenkins said that the Steward's bum meals. Now you guys can other groups to prosecute all Union-like manner aboard ship. man; Edgar Jenkins, 2nd Pump- food-pinching caused him to lose work to enjoy these conditions such cases to the letter. which we made possible." STIFF PENALTY MADE IT; SOMEHOW The accused men faced pos­ In spite of all the difficulties sible punishment of 12 to 18 By PAUL GONSORCHIK please have the Chief Engineer, in order to get things straight­ encountered, the crew got back months in jail, if found guilty. to the U.S. in possession of their First Engineer, Mate, or whoever ened out. We, therefore, persuaded the op­ NEW YORK—Shipping in this In the presence of several faculties. erator not to prosecute them, port continues to be as good as is the executive of your depart­ The payoff came without too promising that the Union would ever, especially over the week­ ment, state the reason for the crewmembers, who agreed his rejection on the space provided story was correct, the officer ex­ much dift-iculty. The Pumpmen properly discipline the men in ends, as was expected. on the back of the -.ssignment plained that the member who collected their disputed overtime a fair trial. But /We are still receiving un­ card. was doing the griping didn't and all other disputes were We convinced Ine company the necessary and uncalled-for beefs It's probably hard to believe want to turn to until about 9 handled to the crew's satisfac­ Union could do a more effective on the second floor. One of the but some members are of the a.m. When he did turn to, he tion by Patrolman Jimmy Purjob of disciplining than if the biggest of these beefs is due to opinion that all they have to do didn't do any work. I asked the cell. case went through the courts. The majority of the Swan Isl­ The four men were given a the fact that some of the Bro­ is get an assignment cardj come Chief why he didn't log the man. thers do not clearly understand back to the Hall, say they were and crew has now left for the He said that being a imion hearing before a Union trial all of the shipping procedure. rejected for the job and then man himself he didn't think it West Coast and other ships, but committee. The trial committee found them guilty and fined There are guys who have ship­ collect a day's wages for it. Well, was right and that he thought it they are sure they will never ped out but who have been re­ it's not quite as easy as that. was up to the members aboard again run into another ship like them $50 each — rather lenient jected by the Chief Mate or the Those who are rejected and the ship to handle such charact­ the Swan Island — there coulc treatment, considering the na­ Chief Engineer, coming back in­ for reasons which are stated on ers. only be one ship like her ture of the offense." to the Hall with no reason for their cards, will collect what's I wonder how many of you Reason for the leniency was the rejection entered on the back coming to them. Brothers reading this have come that this was the first such trial of their assignment cards. across a lazy guy like the one to come up under the procedure COMMON BEEF For those members who are mentioned above on your last outlined above. It must be em­ One type of beef that I have voyage and allowed him to get All applications for unemploy­ phasized, however, that similar not yet aware of it—and, believe offenses in the future will be it or not, there are some—on the been hearing caused me to in­ away with it. If you have, I say ment insurance in New York back of your assignment card, vestigate one case in particular. you guys should wake up be­ City must be made through the treated more severely. The trial committee showed you will find printed the words This is the beef you hear that cause that particular guy is go­ ofiices at 277 Canal Street, in­ "so and so is a bum of an of­ ing to make it damn hard for stead of the District offices, as these men leniency because of "Rejection" and "Reason." If you are rejected and you ficer." In the case I was inter­ you when the new contract ne­ formerly. the fact that the present plans were only recently publicized wish to collect your day's wages ested in, I looked up the officer gotiations come up. I NeedJob Re/eition Reason To Get Day's Pay Attention Members! |> . ^ KL; "'.•'.•A'. J '.-.'. .. J �Page Eight TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Oclober 17. 1947 Congress, Operators And Commies Kept Lakes Men From Protection By RUSSELL SMITH :6 DETROIT—It seems as though we've written reams of copy this year regarding the current SIU organizing campaign on the Great Lakes, and the many rea­ sons for the delay of several pending SIU elections. However, if we have to con­ tinue writing until hell freezes over, we'll do so in order that Lakes seamen get the real score on what's what. Part of the responsibility for these delays can be laid at the shipowners' door due to their very evident desire to remain as open-shop operators, free from any SIU contracts. That's easy to understand be­ cause SIU contracts always cost the shipowners real dough in the form of increased wages and overtime, improved working and living conditions and many other improvements too numerous to mention. We can also lay part of the blame to the NMU, in their very obvious attempts to stall or de­ lay any SIU election by any trick that they could use. They pulled these delaying tricks several times during the early part of the year, and their stalling attempts are a matter of record. to the AFL Convention schedul­ ed to met in San Francisco short­ ly thereafter. While the AFL Convention was in session, the top NLRB met in Washington, and reversed the Denham decision. This was a moral victory for all labor, and a face-saving ges­ ture on the part of the NLRB to rescue Counsel Denham from the pit which he had dug for him­ self. If both the top AFL and CIO executives had refused to com­ ply with the original Denham ruling, then the NLRB would have been left high and dry as an elaborate piece of machinery with no work to do. It would have been, for them, a ridiculous situation. SIU COMPLIANCE Right from the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act, the SIU mem­ bership and officials were oppos­ ed to it as a highly restrictive law aimed directly at the rights of labor by the National Associ­ ation of Manufacturers and their paid hate-labor lobbyists in Con­ gress. It was recognized, however, that even though we were op­ posed to this rotten law, we would have to live with it until it was repealed, amended or otherwise emasculated. For that very reason, the SIU complied with the various re­ quirements of the T-H Act at an early stage. PHONY CHARGES NMU provocateurs threw in phony charges of collusion, un­ fair labor practices, and other­ wise tried to stall formal hear­ ings on SIU petitions. Every single NMU charge was proven false and thrown out by the NLRB, but they did cause timeBy JACK SHRIMPTON consuming delays. Two or three times the phony In my opinion, the job of the LSU caused delays through in­ 2nd Steward is the toughest job tervening on SIU petitions at in the Stewards Department the last minute, and where this aboard a passenger ship. A good outfit had no evident proof of 2nd Steward has to be specially any representation. constituted. It didn't do them any good, He needs to have the wisdom but it did aid the shipowners of Solomon, the patience of Job, stalling game considerably. Finally, with the passage of the heart of a lion, the skin of a the Taft-Hartley Act (Labor- rhinocerous and, on rare occa­ Management Relations Act of sions, the mailed fist of a Ghen1947) came another series of de­ gis Khan. He must be a combination of lays. After passage of this slavelabor bill, the NLRB facilities statesman and politician and in the various regions as well as father confessor in his spare in Washington immediately tight­ time. He is in complete and ab­ ened up, and they slowed down solute charge of the men and the processing of cases and pe­ the working of the Stewards De­ partment, and is answerable only titions to a mere trickle. , After the final effective date to the Chief Steward. of the Taft-Hartley Act, on Aug­ It is necessary that he be fa­ ust 22, all functions of the NLRB miliar with every man's work immediately stopped while NLRB and able to tell him exactly how officials waited to see which way he wants it performed. He must they should move. knov/ each of his men individu­ Finally, General Counsel Den- ally, and must be ever ready ham handed down his' historic and willing to listen to a tale ruling that no Local or Interna­ i of woe and at the same time be tional Union affiliated with the able to sort the genuine from AFL or CIO could process a the phony. case until all top AFL or CIO He hires and fires, and if a officials had complied with the man is not pulling his weight in Taft-Hartley requirements. i the Department, it is the 2nd We felt that if we did not comply with this lousy law, the poor, unorganized seamen on the Great Lakes would be forced to sail under their rotten condi­ tions for a much longer period of time. That way. Lakes sea­ men would wait a loifg time to enjoy the same conditions as those now enjoyed by SIU mem­ bers sailing on SIU contract ships. At long last, after the many interminable delays we've had since we filed petitions for the Hanna, Wilson, Steinbrenner (Kinsman), Shenango, Tomlinson, Schneider and Nicholson (Ecorse) fleets, it looks as though the red tape has been cut. Once more the slow machinery of the National Labor Relations Board is in full operation. As yet, we don't know how many of these elections will be processed this year. There's a possibility that there might not be any. But we are hoping that at least some of them will be push­ ed through this year, so that these seamen can vote for the SIU as the Union of their choice just like the Midland, Huron and Wyandotte seamen have! We're proud of one thing—and that is, in spite of the many de­ lays and stalls. Great Lakes sea­ men are today more than ever pulling for the Seafarers Inter­ national Union, Great Lakes Dis­ trict. GREAT HORROR STORIES. Edited by Herbert William. Avon Book Co. New York. 25 cents. Readers who choose their read­ ing matter with an eye to get­ ting a jump on the winter months very likely will go for Avon's "Great Horror Stories." This ample collection of weird and supernatural tales is cal­ culated to provide a chilling ef­ fect. In fact, some of the more gruesome 1 i t e r a ry concoctions will put goose pimples on your goose pimples. Many of the "chillers" are by writers whose names are fixed in the literary firmament. There's Bram (Dracula) Stoker's, "The Judges House;" Ambrose Bierce's A Watcher By the Dead;" and Lord Dunsany's "The Two Bot­ tles of Relish." Try a few. in small doses. That is, if your blood doesn't curdle easily. "Concerning a Woman of Sin," and the other short stories by Ben Hecht are, likewise, good swift stuff—they're breezy in the one-time Chicago reporter's best style. The lead story is a hilari­ ous takeoff on the sensational screwballs who make Hollywood the luxurious madhouse that it is. The author's penchant for crime analysis is served up in "Crime Without Passion." Also in the collection are "Cafe Sin­ ister," a more serious character study with a punch ending, and "Spectre of the Rose," which re­ cently was released as a movie, t 4, 1 THE GENTLEMAN IN THE PARI OUR. By Somerset Maug­ ham, Avon Book Company. 25c. First published in 1930, "The Gentleman In The Parlour" is a detailed travelogue sprinkled with character sketches. Maugham, most famous for his "Of Human Bondage," sets his story in the Far East, one of his favorite locales. The Gentleman, the usual dissipated Englishman, tells of his adventures and en­ counters with the peoples of the world who cross his path on the muddy Irrawaddy or in the mys­ tic temples of Angkor. Reading the book today, some­ thing seems missing as many, of the cities he dwells upon nos­ talgically have since suffered war damages and are remembered more importantly as military ob­ jectives. However, to those who enjoy rambling tales by "the modern DeMaupassant," this will be an interesting and inexpensive eve­ ning's reading. Job Of 2nd Steward Toughest In Department CHALLENGE TO LABOR This ruling by an NLRB func­ tionary created by the T-H Act was an open challenge to all la­ bor. Certainly, it was beyond the scope of this individual to rule that top labor bodies like the AFL Executive Council had to comply in order that a Local could file under T-H. As a result of this dictatorial ruling, the AFL Executive Coun­ cil went on record to non-comply, and refer the entire matter During the passengers' meals he is in complete charge of the dining saloon and must always be on tap to deal with com­ plaints and inquiries. He must know where every man sleeps, and one of his most important duties is getting the laggards out of their bunks and on the job. Some of the messboys don't go to sleep—they die and have to be resurrected. Of course, in all the dealing with human relations he is bound to make enemies, even if they are only the undesirables that he is forced to get rid of. But that in itself should never worry him if he knows he is in the right. If he is fair and just he will make five friends for every enemy. In return for all this mountain of effort he has certain recom­ pense. He usually runs the deck games and the daily pool on the ship's run, both of which net him an odd buck-and-a-half. He also gets quite a slice of overtime as well, but regardless of how much he drags down he is always underpaid; there isn't enough money in the U.S: Treas­ ury to properly reimburse a good "deucer" for all he has to put up with. He is responsible for the clean­ liness of the Stewards Depart­ ment (with the exception of the galley) and any passenger ship is always a reflection of her 2nd Steward. He shbuld encourage his men to bring their personal problems to him, because he knows that a worried or harassed man can­ not do his job to the best of his ability. In many ct es just the talking out of whatever is ail­ ing the man will enable him to carry on. On the other hand, he must eschew the tale-bearer and would-be crawler as he would By EINAR NORDAAS the plague. A good 2nd Steward DULUTH—Shipping fell to a doesn't need a fifth column to tell him what is going on in the record low this past week with Department—he knows without only one ship coming into this port during the entire week. Steward who gives him his being told. The Minnesota State Federa­ marching orders. KNOWS THE SCORE tion of Labor had its convention He must make out the Depart­ in Hibbing, with about 1200 He is the eyes and ears of the ment working list showing each delegates attending. Chief Steward and little gets by man's job and each man's work­ Among the outstanding changes ing hours; he must keep a time him without his knowledge. The Chief Steward leans heav­ was one that puts the Federation book for use in port, and in many biases he looks after the ily on his Second to take the in politics from now on, although overtime. practical running" of the depart­ not on a partisan basis. The reactionary politic ians He is also in charge of the ment as much as possible off his from Minnesota came in for a hands, and hardly a day passes chaning, or class A stores as they are sometimes called, which without you hearing a yell of: sound shellacking at the con­ he issues through his 3rd Stew­ "See the Second Steward, don't vention. Every ounce of the Fed­ eration's power, financially and ard. come to me." These days he is a rare bird to find—I doubt if we can mus­ ter up half a dozen good ones in the entire Union—so if any of you guys are ambitious, there is plenty of room for you at the top. In closing, if any of you want to see a good Second Steward in action, come aboard the Evan­ geline and I'll show you one. His name is Donald Bayne and this ship is the home we have made it in the Stewards Depart­ ment only because of his efforts and his influence with the men. He has forgotten more about stewarding than many of us ever knew, but to watch him work makes the toughest job in the Stewards Department look like child's play. I can pay him no greater compliment than that. Port Duluth Mant'me Council Seeks More Union Affiliates otheiwise will be used to de­ feat these men at the polls in the 1948 elections. Here in Duluth, the monthly meeting of the Port Maritime Council was held in the Grainscoopers Hall. A committee was appointed with instructions to make every effort to bring all waterfront organizations, not yet affiliated, into the council. GRAIN TRADE More ships are shifting frotp ore to grain trade as the sailing season on the Great Lakes is rapidly coming to an end. It is expected that a few ships will begin taking grain to stor­ age the first part of November. �Friday, October 17, 1947 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nin* SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS -^1 'CHIPS' GETS CLIPPED McBumey Meeting Hears Plea For Sound Shipboard Unionism Only by strict observance and application of Union rules and procedure for ship­ board conduct can Seafarers solidify their position and enable the Union to further its gains, said Frank Mitchell, a crewmember aboard the SS Robert McBurney, at the Sept. 14 membership meeting, held at sea. Directing his remarks, which were incor­ Paul Boudroux, Carpenter aboard the SS Milan R. Stefanik, holds fast while George Stevens, an OS—and a barber, we hope— trims his locks. Waiting for his next is Dan Burns. Bosun. Photo .of shipboard tonsoriel activity was taken by Chief Cook Whitey Gann. porated in the ship's minutes, to the Bookmen and "those soon to receive a book," Mitchell said "it is the policy of the SIU, through the LOG and other Union publi­ cations, to outline the proper rou­ tine on conduct and unionism. He recalled to his shipmates that from time to time through­ out the voyage, articles "bearing on both these subjects" have been posted on the ship, and expressed the hope that they had been in­ strumental in improving "our un­ derstanding, which was the pur­ pose for which they were all printed." HOW THEY BITING? SCORE IMPORTANT Outlining the dangers of the Taft-Hartley law to seamen, Mitchel pointed out that it is es­ pecially important now that Sea­ farers know the score in order to gird themselves to combat its effects. "For only by a solid front can we survive and maintain our present standards," he asserted. Chasing monkeys around a ship isn't the best form Stressing the importance of of recreation but it is a heck of a lot healthier than being shipboard efficiency as a means chased by jungle -cats, at least that was the feeling aboard of strengthening the Union's hand in future contract negotia­ the Robin Sherwood during a re- e The crew's defense to the Cap­ tions, Mitchell told his ship­ cent trip to East Africa. Somehow, during the time the tain's charges was simple: The mates: "We must fully realize that by Sherwood was in a South African cage was held by a cheap lock port, the monkeys, part of a car­ and had an^ eight-inch square living up to agreements, which go of animals destined for Amer­ hole in the screen at the top. Any are our contracts, we make it posican zoos, escaped from their agile monkey could squeeze sible for our representatives to through the hole and the larger have something in the bag, for cage. Immediately the Captain hit monks could snap the lock with it's a cinch the shipowners note every shipboard violation and the deck yelling and raving at a flip of the wrist. The Captain couldn't see the never fail to use them to put presthe top of his voice. Trying to run in all directions at once he crew's side of the matter and told sure on our negotiators." was almost mowed down in the them, days later, that the crew • The Seafarer reminded the Mccommotion caused by the sud­ should muss up the guy or gyj^ Burney crew that Union pro­ cedure states that if any disputes denly freed beasts frolicking x-esp|onsible. cannot be handled aboard ship, through the passageways and WAS NOT KIDDING the crew should "have them around the deck. Just to be on the safe side he ready for clarification and prompt FLOOR SHOW let them know that things' action by your Patrolmen, The unscheduled floor show wouldn't be quite so funny or. was reported in the minutes of a side splitting if the big cats got SPECIFIC" Sherwood's African Safari Pulls Reverse Frank Buck Fisherman about to toss a line over the side of the SS Archer is the Chief Electrician, identified as Frank, who tried his luck at angling while anchored off the Rock of Gibraltar. Kibitizers in the rear were identified by John Clamp, who took the pic­ ture. as We.rren Worth. Eddie, and the Chief Cook. arrival, if we catch minor beefs "Next year's opening of the at their origin. agreements for wages and condiHe continued by saying that tions via the Taft-Hartley law," if the Brothers would carefully said, "is going to be a tough read the SIU booklet, "Here's "ny one can see. When How, Brothers," many of the ^he bigger companies once again misunderstandings on overtime return to power, as a result oi would be explaimed to them. some smaller outfits being forced Simplifying it, he said, "over^^e going will time is a preventive from being ^^ose who repoverworked." He carried thisnegotiations, point further, saying that ships' Because of all these factors, should not be classed as good or urged his shipmates to bad solely on the basis of the ^^ork hard at being first-class •overtime paid on it. Whether that they will be this item is small or large de- well-prepared for problems the holds. "But be specific in stating your pends a good deal on the condi-, tion of the ship, he added. "All this makes it essential "I don't know about you fel-Jcase so he does not have to stick Mitchell predicted that future >^"0^ the answers. Only lows, but I'm carrying a .45," he his neck out too far," he urged, attending meetings at sea and said. j Mitchell said that overtime has contract negotiations in the at- j Obviously the big cats didn't always been a "headache" be­ mosph'ere of the Taft-Hartley law hshort. and by reading all SIU get loose as the Sherwood has cause it was looked at from dif- would give the operators an un-1which is printed at since hit New York with all ferent angles by many of us." fair advantage, making the Un- great effort for our education on matters affecting us, can you crewmembers in full possession But, he added, it is not difficult ion's battle to further the memof their limbs. to clear these matters up before i bership's welfare a stiffer one get the proper slant," the Sea­ farer emphasized. In concluding, he told the meeting that it had been a pleas­ ure to sail with the fellows on the With the tenth anniversary of the Union at its inception and relied upon as good counsel to fvlcBurney and hoped to be shipjnates with them again. the founding of the Seafarers nursed the infant along until it the newer members, | November 1, 1948 will be the International Union, Atlantic and became robust and healthy. These men have been in the tenth anniversary of the SIU. Gulf District, only a short year away, a suggestion has been vanguard of the SIU since its Atlantic and Gulf District. At made whereby charter members inception and by the award of tliat time the presentation of the this token of esteem they will bars could be made at ceremonof the Union can be honored. Send in the xninutes of Uncle Otto, Steward aboard become known to the relatively ies held in all A&G Halls, sug­ youi ship's meeting to the gests Uncle Otto. Seatrain vessels and other SIU- newcomers and youngsters. New York Hall. Only in that In addition to the bars for becontracted ships, has come up MEN OF EXPERIENCE way can the membership act I ing a charter member of the with the novel idea of present­ on your recommendations, Their wearing of the ten-year Union, he feels that a bar should ing every charter member with and then the minutes can be a small bar of some appropriate bar will point them out as be- be designed to be given in the design to be attached to his SIU ing not only oldtimers in the years following to members, who. printed in the LOG for the Union but as being men with while not being charter mem­ membership pin. beneiit of all other SIU It is, he feels, an honor that plenty of experience in handling bers, have been members in crews. is due the men who came into strikes and beefs and can be good standing for ten years. Brother Proposes 10-Year Membership Pin meeting held aboard the Sher­ wood, and they state that some­ how the Skipper regained his composure and equilibrium long enough to button-hole some of the crewmembers and shout at them that he was going to see that someone got thrown out of the Union for what had taken place. Naturally, during the pande­ monium which ensued, the mon­ keys took off over the side and were last seen heading up the main drag for parts more to their tastes. Send Those Minutes .TJll �'' VJ- W'- Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 17. 1347 ] SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief liEBORE. July 27 —Chairman D. Worrell; Secretary Paul Fenton. .Delegates reports accepted. New Business: Motion by Dex­ ter that two medium fans be se­ cured for each foc'sle, messroom and recreation room. Good and Welfare; Discussion over air conditioning system. Agreement to look into the matter. i t t RICHARD YATES. Aug. IBChairman A. Janowski; Secretary R. Bailey. New Business: Motion carried not to payoff until action is taken on Captain and Cadet's overtime. Motion carried that a draw list be made and given to the Captain in the amount (iesired by the crew. Motion carried that galley sinks be put on a separate line from shower rooms. Motion carried that repair lists be picked up by delegates and given to the Patrolman upon ship's arrival in port. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS. Sept. 7—Chairman John Dimitriadls; Secr<*tary Richard Diaz. Delegates reported all in order. New Business: All members agreed that every room should be fumigated in next port. 'Val­ entin Acabello elected as ship's delegate. Good and Welfare: Slopchest to be checked before new crew signs on. t t t FRANCISCO M. GUINONES. July 2—Chairman Lee; Secre­ tary Chaffin. Good and Welfare: Silverware to be cleaned and dried instead of just being put in water and laid aside to dry. I Tables to be thoroughly cleaned each morning and also before' each meal. Coffee urn to be | cleaned once each morning and jacket to be cleaned at least once per week. TAKE COPIES OFTMEUDG ON EVERY TRIP! STEEL KING. Aug. 31—Chair­ man Luke Collins; Secretary E. D. Scroggins. Delegates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion by A1 Lavoie to have a roll call before each meeting to check on absenteeism. All absentees^ to give a satisfactory reason for ab­ sence or be fined. Motion carried that all fines be given over to the hospital fund. Education: Brother Lavoie gave a talk about the origin of the SIU, its pur­ pose and what it means to each member. 4 4 4 STEEL KING. Sept. 11—Chair­ 4 4 4 man A1 Lavoie; Secretary John SONORA. Sept. 3—Chairman M. Rentillo. Delegates reported J. Abernathy; Secretary E. B. 4-4 4. JOSHUA SLOCUM. Aug. 31— all running smooth in their de­ Swenson. Agreement with Com­ Chairman William Knopf; Sec­ partments. New Business: Mo­ pany read and explained by retary George Hayden. Delegates' tion by Luke Collins for all crew- Steward. Open discussion by all reports accepted. New Business: members to be checked for their hands. Money collected for fines Motion carried: all members to union status. Education: All agreed to go to General Fund. By HANK remain sober at payoff and not new members urged to read and This coming from men who leave y Seafarer Sam Says: "Listen to your Patrolman when he comes perform and to give Patrolmen study all phamplets and educa­ cups in mess hall. M/S/C that full cooperation in settling all tional literature of the SIU. ice box, washing machine, and aboard. When he tells the permitmen to come off the ship after sixrty days — he means just that. Failing to do so means beefs; three delegates to contact sanitary conditions for firemen Agent upon arrival to present be taken care of when ship is a Permitman may be brought up on charges." Well, let's have all disputes and to have action ta­ in yard for repairs and inspec­ Brothers on the ball. There shouldn't be any back-talk, arguments ken; Stewards Department td be tion. On September 2, 1947 two or delays. If you're told to come off the ship, according to the commended for its excellent per­ firemen detained ship for over shipping rules and the fact that the port has enough replacements formance in preparing and serv­ an hour by not reporting back. in the hall waiting to ship out—don't argue or foul up the ship and ing food; to have medicine chest M/S/C that these men be re­ the Brothers in the hall. Come off the ship like a sailor and help examined; to have slopchest ported to the Secretary-Treasur­ keep everything shipshape and according to the shipping rules. 4 4 4 More and more of the membership is becoming aware of the prices investigated. Education: SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. er Fred Farnen. Another fire­ Brother Nicastro discussed sev­ Sept. 14—Chairman Bill Gray; man owed Captain money and fact that there are no special privileges handed to anyone—ashore eral points of good unionism. Secretary Ratliff. Delegates re­ forgot to pay his debt. Quit ship or aboard ship—the rules apply to everyone. If you get yourself ported everything okay. New a half hour before sailing time. fouled up because of the shipping rules—that's your fault. Brother JOHN B. WATERMAN, Aug. Business: Motion carried to sub­ M/S/C that these men be —because the shipping rules and what the Patrolman has to say are 31—Chairman L. Zwerling; Sec­ mit a new repair list. Good and brought up on charges at the not just empty words to play around with and forget all about it. retary H. Murranka. New Busi­ welfare: The watch table to be first General Meeting, in' accord­ ness: Ship's Delegate, J. Cinino, used exclusively by those going ance with Constitution and Sec. to check with purser as to why on watch for the first Gulf oldtimer. Brother Joseph Wagner, wrote from Buenos half of Farnen's article warning about cigarettes are being rationed. Ed­ each meal hour. One minute of such men ruining the reputation Aires. Argentina., that a lot of SIU men drop into the London ucation: No educational work silence for Brothers lost at sea. of good SIU men, who want to Bar looking for the latest LOGs. Well, the LOGs will soon be prepared. C. Tobias to prepare do their - utmost to have the there awaiting any SIU man who really wants to keep up with 4 4 4 talk for next meeting. Gangway Union news and activities . . . Brother Jimmy Crescitelli keeps NOAH WEBSTER. Sept. 13— Lakes SIU. Members checked for watches to be on the ball and Chairman W. R. Broughtwell; dues and found satisfactory. saying he's The Pride of 47th Street. You must be kidding keep all longshoremen and ste- Secretary V. R. Dollan. Some around. Jimmy . . . Brother Robert. Hillman is in town doing vadores out of crew quarters and disputed overtime reported in the best he-can—with a cigar smoking away—as usual . . . We messrooms. sure would like to know if any of the SIU men will remember to Engine Department. Good and to see if any of the favorite bars for sailors, in those foreign Welfare: Foc'sles to be left in or­ ports receive the LOGs every week? If they don't—take the der at payoff. Suggested by correct address right there and then and let the LOG Editor Steward Department that all cold 4 4 4 know about it. The LOG travels all over the world—but who storage spaces be thoroughly CORNELIUS GILLIAM. July knows if they really reach their destination and serve their cleaned before crew leaves ship. 4 — Chairman William Alvaro; purpose? 4-4 4 Secretary Philip Tele. Freeman ALCOA POINTER, Sept. 7— ALEXANDER\.*^CLAY. Sept. elected ship's delegate. Dele­ Chairman M. Kolonik; Secretary 7 — Chairman Shea; Secretary gates reported everything smooth E. Palchanes. New Business: Mo­ Hull. Deck Delegate reported in their departments. List of re­ Here's a letter from Brother Leon "Chink" White, dated Sept. tion carried that crew notify the overtime being checked. New pairs made up and accepted. 30, aboard the SS Trinity "Victory: "This is from a shipmate of Patrolman as to why draws are Business: Soap and rag situation Good and Welfare: Decision that Brother Red Braunstein. I'm on this Isthmian ship and coming not made in American money. discussed further. Ship's dele­ thfee departments shall keep back home after a long trip around. The last bar we stopped in I Motion carried to see about get­ gates will talk to Chief. Motion washroom clean. One minute of got a LOG, dated August 15, and I found out that he's out that ting a percolator and hot plate carried that ice boxes be cleaned sOence for Brothers lost at sea. way (in the Pacific) and that Brother Braunstein will be coming in for crew. Motion carried that and checked by the three dele­ about October time. We're coming in about then, too. According 4 4 4 the Patrolman . check into all gates. Education: Agreement dis­ BULL RUN, Sept. 15—Chair­ to Red a bottle of Coca-Cola costs 6000 Chinese dollars in the USS. beefs and logs. Good and Wel­ cussed. Good and Welefare: man George Reier; Secretary Ed­ What did Red do with the Coca Cola—mix it with paint remover? fare:' Suggestion made to check Suggestions made concerning re­ win Thompson. Delegates' reports And he never goes into USS Clubs, he says. Well, we have a pretty the length of trips and the stor­ pairs to be added to list. One read and accepted. New Busi­ good crew aboard. Give my regards to all the boys and I sure age of ships for these trips. minute of silence for Brothers ness: Motion by the Steward to wish Red would write to me. Tell Red we have the Finn fireman lost at sea. 4 4 4 have bell in ice box repaired. shipmate of ours from the SS Benjamin Chew with us. Bueno THOMAS CRESAP. Aug. 12— Motion by Burns that men on Pelepo." Thanks, Brother White, for the Bueno Pelepo, especially Chairman P. M. Zamenski; Sec­ BEN WILLIAMS^ Aug. 21 — sanitary work keep the recrea­ the letter from Cristobal. retary T. D. Kuhn. Delegates re­ Chairman M. Sams; Secretary A. tion room clean. Good and Wel­ ports accepted. New Business: Melendez. Delegates' reports ac­ fare: Suggestion by Mclnnes that Roster read showing the number cepted. New Business: Motion men keep the passageways from Here are some oldlimers who probably are sfill in lown of books, permits, etc., aboard. by Benson to install scrubbing messhall to below clean. Brother although they came in recently: J. Colon. I. Nazario, O. Mor­ Good and welfare: A few minor board that will drain into wash Louther suggested that men who gan. S. Ruzyski. F. J. White. A. M. Anderson. G. Berry. J. beefs raised and settled to sat­ tub. Motion by M. Sams to ask want SEAFARERS LOG sent to Hearty. F. Mazet. I. Valles. W. E. Dargan. J. Waters. P. Soto. N. isfaction of all. Meeting used for Hall to clarify article 35 of the their homes should contact SEA­ N. Pearce. H. Hisham. and E. Blaha ... Brother Norman "Ozzie" the purpose of deciding a cpurse shipping rules. Several matters FARERS LOG, SIU Hall, 51 Okray just come in from a trip last week ... We noticed that of action to be followed until for good and welfare of crew Beaver St., New York. One min­ the oldtimer and Philadelphia man. Blackie Gardner, is down in such time as the agreement now brought to floor and discussed ute of silence for Brothers lost Philly again. Where's Andy. Blackie. and did you see your being negotiated is signed. thoroughly. at sea. shipmate. Chuck Allan yeJ^-he was asking for you? MS THE COURSEOF YSOR VCVASE •ioo'Re. eooND TO MEETOIHEK SEAFAHRS WHO HAVEN'T SEEN THE lOS IN MONTHS AND WHO WOUtO ENJOY A COPY. THOSE SIO- PATRONIZEP BARS, CLUBS, AND HOTEIS THAT WlUU ACCEPT BUIODLES OF 10(36. CUT and RUN �rnS Friday. October 17. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THE MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS SS Topa Topa Trip Tip-Top —'Cept For Swaggering MPs To the Editor: Once again I'd like to give you the news of a good trip over to Germany, though we had a few sour incidents aboard ship and ashore. This I say because we happen to have a well-organized crew and, in spite of the bleak moments and pain given to us by some "big shots," we always managed to have a good time. All departments on this ship, the SS Topa Topa, have stuck together in good fashion. When we had an argument in the En­ gine Department with the Sec- Bearded Bosun it's always a different story. While you see a lot of Army personnel of all ranks riding or walking in the company of the female sex, a seamen takes a great risk by even talking to a girl or a lady in the street. Con­ cerning this, I personally know of a case, where an MP, almost green from home, took a woman (the mother of five kids), to army headquarters. To the Editor: CAN'T EVEN TALK She had only been giving in­ formation about an address to a seamen, in answer to a request. For that woman,. it probably means that she would have to undergo a physical examination, which if she fails to pass, would result in her going to a hospital. And, believe me, with the kind of nutrition those people are get­ ting, it is likely that all of them are suffering from one kind of disease or another. To make this a short story instead of the long one it could be, I'll say it is almost impos­ sible for a seaman to step out and walk in Bremerhaven with­ out being molested by the MPs. They are also in the habit of Topa Topa crewmembers J. searching anybody, no matter Finnell (left) and Luis Ramirez where he happens to be and at discuss situation in Bremen and any time, if they think he looks Bremerhaven. Pablo, a Wiper, suspicious. looks on. My recommendation is: if you have nothing important to do end Engineer, because he told ashore in Bremerhaven, better three Oilers, in the presence of stay aboard and save yourself some deck men, that "the SIU was a pain in the (neck)" some trouble. to him. Luis A. Ramirez DECK GANG ACTS Dizzy Existence Spins On Aboard SS 'Screwball Hills' Harry Lundquist. Bosun on the Robin lines' Marine Runner, no longer sports the fuzz he's pictured with ai>ove. He said he grew it just for a lark, had the camera make a record of it and then whipped out his razor and —click, click—whisked off the whiskers. Says Baltimore Is On Its Toes To the Editor: I'm laid up here in the Marine Hospital at Norfolk with a bum wing, so I thought I would di'op a line and spout off a bit. In a recent issue of the LOG I happened to notice a call down on the Baltimore Hall. Well, I consider that unjustified. Maybe they haven't sent in a great deal on what's going on down there, but those guys go running around the port so damn much that I don't believe they find much time to write to the LOG. This is my second attempt "at writing to the LOG and I am in doubt as to whether my first try was published or not. (It was, in the Sept. 19 issue—Ed.) Anyway, here goes for my sec­ onds. This ship, the SS Newhall Hills has been christened with a new and more appropriate name, "The Screwball Hills." We laid on a buoy in Granvesend, Eng­ land, for three months and two days waited for a new buoy to come from some other port in England. Almost every day there were new places for us to go. They got around to getting us a buoy in Sheerness, where we were towed when this ship got hit. (The Newhall Hills was hit by a schooner, causing an ex­ three of our men. George Don­ plosion which resulted in the nelly got the worst, but he sure death of one of the SIU crew). made a mess of a few big men before he was taken back to the CHANGES ORDERS ship. They were all set to put us in KNOWS HOW the Navy's estuary when the brass hat in charge down there This is his first trip and he is flatly refused to have a Yank one of the best. Having made ship in that harbor. So we sat Iwo Jima and Okinawa with the on our fannies, wondering what U. S. Marines, he knows how to would become of us now that take good care of himself. They we were on English rations. took three big men to the Gravesend hospital. After seeing what The Maritime Commission sent came off the Marlin, the others their piecard men and their wives down for two days to in­ on our ship and I are mighty gla<J spect the hulk, as they called the to be members of the SIU. I'll close, saying that we're still ship. After they had seen what there was to see—and personally waiting for those back and pres­ I don't think they left the Old ent issues of the LOG to be seirt Man's room except to eat—they to us. Volpian's letter of June 18 says they were sent on June 14. returned to London. On Saturday, Sept. 27, we These LOGs mean a great deal to were towed by three tugs to this us and we would appreciate the God-forsaken spot outside of favor very much—things like tlie Southampton and the operation Isthmian contract and whether only took two days and two Blackie Cardullo's wife had her nights. While this MC man was baby yet. Barney McNally on the ship, he told us of 21 SS Newhall Hills T2 tankers that were to be turn­ Southampton, Eng. ed over to the British in the (Ed. Note: Brother Volpian next month. What has the rank and file on was correct, the LOG did go this ship wondering is, that if out to the men on the Newhall they are going to give them ships Hills. However, we have sen* that are seaworthy why not sell out another batch of issues them this while it is over here -which you requested. Let us so they can repair it themselves know if you do or do not re­ and save the taxpayers a little ceive them.) Myself, I've been shipping out of there for the past couple of Can't See Marymar Story years as a deck hand and I gen­ erally get the delegate's job. Now To the Editor: every ship I have been on has The article about the SS Mary- gone around and right back there. mar in the Sept. 12 issue of the And I have never seen the likes LOG stinks. Why would a mili­ of those men for handling beefs. Regardless of when you call tant crew leave the West Coast in bad shape when Calmar has on them, they are right down there and you can bet your bot­ always been a lot easier to tom dollar you will always come We had good times in Bremen. handle out there? out with what you went after. Evferyone treated us fine, so far as I know. But in Bremerhaven, Lloyd Short John Dimilriadis of that green money the MC man is throwing away so easily. The Deck Department was the first to take action after our En­ gine Delegate read a petition to us which we were to present to the next crew, advising them not to sign on until a new second came aboard. That action was taken at one of our regular meet­ ings at sea and all hands signed the petition. Log-A-Rhythms When The Climate Fits My Clothes By JAMES (POP) MARTIN Oh I'm a bold old sailor, Who has sailed the wintry seas. The Alaskan Gulf, the Baltic, The Roaring Forties—if you please. I like to feel her pitch and roll And dip her bow in green. Come up with her decks a welter, Hesitate, an dagain careen. It's great to be there cold and wet, And leaning against her roll. Oh, let her rise and let her dip. May the very ship's bell tolL May her mast be a gleaming cross Of ice, from cro-jick to the deck. Till you spend a social season In your BVD's—what the heck! Either south or north of forty-five, Yon a sailor-—already yet? But the truth: My hair and beard Are grey and I'm a wee mite old; That breeze from the Western Ocean Comes inland mighty cold. I'm yet a deep-sea sailor man. But a fair weather one, God knows. And I'll ship away to latitudes— Where the climate fits my clothes! long to give you the little glow you need now and then. The Marine Marlin, an NMU ship, v/as in Tillbery for repairs, with 260 men aboard. They were in for better than a month, so the night before she sailed, half of her crew came over to go to a dance, and they worked over IT'S MURDER Man, these rations are pure murder. Two eggs once every two weeks and the kiss-off is that they have "Denmark" stamped on them. About the only thing ther^is plenty of are) vegetables and the ' only beef with that is that is that it is al­ ways the same thing—peas, cau­ liflower, and string beans. If you haven't eaten any of these peas you haven't lived, and if you have, you won't for very long. They should have used them to shoot at the Jerries and the war might have ended soon­ er. Work goes on here with plen­ ty of time off, for anyone who cares to take it. Booze over here is about as costly as you'll find it in the States. Or maybe a lit­ tle more, for it takes twice as SAYS FOUL-UPS SHOULD SNAFU ON THEIR TIME OFF To the Editor: I have been on many ships and at the meetings the crews agree to be at the payoff to strighten out all beefs. When the time comes they all head for a gin mill and forget all about the beefs. Another thing there should be something done about is the messmen taking time off between meals to go ashore and coming back cock-eyed drunk and too late to serve a meal. If they are going ashore on such a mission they should! be to go after the supper meal, so they will be on their own time and won't cause any inconven­ ience to their shipmates. George ArnoH �THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve BLUM Bauxite Run Stirs Brother; Reports Trip's Highlights To the Editor: I am not much of a writer but I can't help but make some com­ ments on life and love along the Bauxite Trail as seen from the Alcoa Runner. We hit out of New Orleans and after a few stops in Vene­ zuela pushed into San Pedro Macoris. There it started. No hotel, no launch service, no nothing so there was some sleeping under trees. Going ashoi-e in this place is a problem. If it is a rough night there is no launch service. If you want to go aboard ship in this place, go down to the sugar barge and you can catch the launch much better and safer. Out of San Pedro Macouris we went, and the climate quickly changed from the hot tropical nights to the cool snappy days of Montreal. After finding there was an SIU representative, half the crew wanted to quit. When some of the crew gave the Cap­ tain notice, he said he was pay­ ing no one off unless he produced a not-fit-for-duty hospital slip. You should have seen the fel­ lows trying to get them. Every day three or four go to the hos­ pital, but no luck. We had one fellow with jaundice and he had Crewmembers of the Rimner work on deck, while one of the crew swings a ten pound maul. done no work in three weeks. The doctor said he only needed about three or four more weeks' rest and need not be paid off. OFF AGAIN Nothing came of the attempts to payoff so we left Montreal for Bermuda. Nothing much took place here so we hit the other places along the trail and wound up in Trinidad. While we were at anchorage one morning, about 3 A.M. I heard a loud hollering and I thought it was a stevadore or something. My roommate looked out the port and saw a couple of guys standing in a half sub­ merged boat. I asked him what was up. "Nothing," he said. Just to check I looked out and saw what was going on so I hit the deck to And someone to help them. The Captain was going to have a look over the side but not knowing that their boat was partly under water told them to come around to the starboard side. When I informed him that their boat had capsized, he told the Mate to break out a crew LOG Friday, October 17, 1947 PASSENGERS AND CREW AT THE EQUATOR 1 I 1! I 11 and stand by to lower a life boat. Soon it was in the water «and the search was on. The lailnch's motor made so much noise that we could hardly hear the holler­ ing of the troubled duet. We saw them after about five or ten minutes of searching and who do you think it was? None other than two of the crewmembers—Shorty and "Hard Rock." Both boys are now restricted to the ship so they can have plenty of time to think over their ex­ perience. Well, until something dynamic occurs, I'll sign off and keep the bauxite running. ,?l 'I 'f W. R. Cameron Steward Delegate Alcoa Runner Newsman's Praise Of Union Amazes 'Yonngster' Hardy Hitting off the traditional ceremonies of an equator cross­ ing, passengers and crewmem­ bers of the Murray M. Blum get their due from King Nep­ tune. At the upper left. Crewmember Frank Reese gets a shampoo. /To the Editor: I have always heard that if you live long enough you will see just about everything and hear everything that is fit to see or hear. At the present time I'm not very old and this being the case, can hardly believe it's true that there are reporters in this day and time who will praise any union, no matter what af­ filiation and no matter how good a job it is doing. I was reading the newspaper this morning and ran across an article by Victor Reisel, who seems to be pretty well-informed on the maritime situation, any­ way. Even though he has a daily column about labor, in which he, as a general rule, gives it hell, I just couldn't over­ look what he had to say about the Seafarers International Union. (Ed. note: The column re­ ferred lo said the National Maritime Union had in the past two years "shelled out $279,265.88 through its organizing department to unionize sailors. The dough was blown while the department was run by two avowed Communists . . . Joe Stack and Freddie (Blackie) Myers ... Yet they were able to unionize but 1,781 sea­ men . . . Sailors on other lines simply turned to the brawny, honest non-politicalized leaders of the competing Seafarers In­ ternational Union.) As a general rule, here in land, you're accustomed to not hearing a thing about the sea or about the men that sail, except that to sail was the worst thing a person could do. In the last year the people of this section of the country have become more conscious of how vital their merchant marine is to their safety and how vital also a union can be when properly run and without political squabbling. Here's hoping that in the fu­ ture we will see more people get educated on unions, so that in­ stead of saying that all unions are no good, they will look around and find that an example set by one does not mean the next one is the same way. Will Hardy Halls. Tenn. Calls For Rigid Enforcement Of Shipping Rules To the Editor: While reading a recent issue of the LOG I noted that the Dis­ patcher in the Port of Philadel­ phia was obliged to get down on bended knees and beg Permitmen Jo accept jobs. According to the Shipping Rules by which Permitmen and Bookmen are to abide. Permit4- 4. At the left is Carmen Miran­ men should not remain on ships da's niece receiving the full longer than sixty days. Never­ treatment inflicted all polly- theless, I have seen cases where wogs. The capers took place on Permitmen have remained on the Blum's recent trip to South ships longer than the specified time. America. BIG PORTS UNAFFECTED Upon arrival in outports I have brought this to the atten­ tion of Patrolmen who replied that it was difficult to obtain men. Such is not the case in major ports. With such a situation existing company and to hell with the now, when' jobs are few and Unions. nobody quitting when shipping is at a standstill, there is, conse­ Tony Kubiska quently, much less of a turnover (Ed. Note: Comment on the than there ordinarily should be. newspaper article appears in There is no more demoralizing factor than stagnated shipping another part of this issue.) for the man who sails for a liv­ ing and not for a hobby. I think, FORMER MEMBER therefore, that Patrolmen should GETS A HANKERING be instructed to investigate the time aboard ship by Permitmen FOR THE SEA at the payoff. R. Brown To the Editor: & » » Upper right: King Neptune has knocked off momentarily for coffee. In his place Queen Blewitt Perkins and the baby. Warren Bonano, look approv­ ingly upon the happenings. .'fl Irate Member Directs Fire At Boss Of Shipping Line To the Editor: Enclosed is a newspaper clip­ ping some ^f the fellows prob­ ably overlooked. I clipped it from the New York Herald Tri­ bune issue of Oct. 9, in which a shipowner tells a group of new ships' officers that a union is no place for proper officer material. I think it would be a good article to insert in the LOG for all Brothers to see what we are up against. Here is my comment on the article: It seems that Mr. Lee (Execu­ tive Vice - President of MooreMcCormack) has no place in his heart for unionism and he does­ n't spare any words in telling people so in his smooth syrqpy manner so typical of the bigwigs. I guess he doesn't know Unions are here to stay and it gives him no end of worry. In his speech, he points out the limited intelligence of many seamen. I don't doubt that there is limited intelligence among of­ ficers and shipowners too. This has, no doubt, been proved. His comment on ships' officers playing square with a union thereby placing themselves in the workingman class, is utterly bunk. I don't think he gave the subject much thought. All in all, it looks like Mr. Lee would like to have all ships' of­ ficers working strictly for -the I have quit going to sea and have a good job here in this smelter, but of course, lots of times I wish I was out on a ship or could get down around the Hall to see some of the fel­ lows. I know. But my old friend —the LOG, would help out a lot, since I can't do just as I wish. From what I can see, there are tough days ahead for organized labor. Of course, that means the seamen—first thing. But, then, he who has never fought, has never won a battle. And a cer­ tain amount of resistance keeps the organization strong. The meek don't inherit the earth. Jackson's Delegate •ii i! t, .5 I would like to hear from any J^rry Palmer, AB, ship's dele­ of my former shipmates. Mean­ gate aboard the Andrew Jack­ while my best wishes for a son comes up with a smile for the cameraman. Shot was taken stronger SIU. while the ship was in Formosa, C. G. Costlow one of the many ports hit dur­ 423 E. 3rd Street ing the Jackson's globe-girdling Anaconda, Montana voyage. I'll �TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Oelober 17. 1947 ABOARD THE FRANKLIN H. KING Let's Have 'Em This is it. Brothers! Right on these pages is a good place to blow your top. If you've got a beef or some suggestions you think will be of benefit to your Union and your Brothers, why not have it printed in the LOG? All hands in all departments, except those on watch of course, were on deck for this picture taken by their shipmate, W. G. Hay. Even Lassie, the ship's mascot, couldn't stay away for this one. Casa Grande Crew Weathers Florida Squalls And Squaws To the Editor: I don't know whether it was the power of the press (LOG) but the same day I turned in the story of the Casa Grande (LOG, Oct. 10) being anchored off Mar­ cus Hook for 38 days, she hoist­ ed her anchor and came down here to Jacksonville for repairs Except for a squall, it was smooth sailing. We dropped the hook oft Jack.sonville. Two of us went ashore in the same tug that took the pilot. Since it was Sunday eve­ ning there was no brew to be had in town. But out of town was another story. The places were wide open. All sorts of drinks, all sorts of gambling— crap, cards, etc., and all sorts of —well, you know what goes with that. Need I say more? GO ON DIET With the price of meat very high, we became vegetarians— which was a good deal because killed hundreds of thousands of fish. He said he saw the fish come up with bloated gills and bleed­ ing from every opening. There was a pungent odor in the air that came from their direction. Other than that no one knew what caused the "plague." He remarked, too, that none of the seagulls that feasted on the dead bodies seemed to suffer any ill effects. "At the same time," he noted, "fish in ponds—and bowls—sev­ eral miles inland, died the same waj-." AI Bernstein SS Casa Grande Jacksonville, Fla. If you haven't any steam to blow off. there must be something you've found in­ teresting on your trip thai you'd like to pass along for others to read about—char­ acters you meet in the farflung corners of the earth, joints you've found worth seeing and those you feel it advisable for your Brothers to avoid. Why not let all hands profit by your exper­ iences? Maybe you're pretty good at turning out a poem—okay then, let's have it. Pen and ink sketches are welcome. xoo. If you've got som« photographs of your ship, or shipmates or any "shots" taken in the various ports o'call. send them along. Well return them. Just mail your materiel to the Editor. Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4. N. Y. How about doing it NOW! THE BEEF BOX SUGGESTS LOG REMINQ BROTHERS OF MEETING TIME AND PLACE Page Thirfeen Member Asks Volunteer Aid For Striking Shipyard Men To the Editor: The feeling among the striking CIO shipyard workers, particu­ larly around the Bethlehem yard at 27th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, is strongly favorable to the Seafarers. The support we have shown to these men by joining them on their picketlines has drawn them very close to us These Bethlehem strikers have been on the bricks for almost four months now and the going has been tough for most of them, and it is because of demonstracions of solidarity like we have shown them, that their morale is kept up. But from hanging around the waterfront near the Brooklyn yard I have seen that they can use sonie occasional help from volunteers. Many of the strikers have to go around and pick up odd jobs during the day to make enough change to feed themsel­ ves and their families. volunteers to go out on the ship­ yard workers' lines. Whenever we have some spare time wo can go over and get on their lines—and we'll be well re­ ceived, as we always have. Over on that section of the waterfront they think a hell of a lot of Seafarers. Last time we picketed with them, they dem­ onstrated their appreciation. Every guy on the lines felt it. I would suggest that any of the SIU Brothers who want to help these strikers out by giving a little of his time to bolster their lines, should do so when­ ever possible. Any of you boys wanting to do this can just go out there and report to the pick­ et captain. Strike Headquarters is in the restaurant across the street from the yard. And they'll take care of you. There's always coffee and. Also they usually try to give out three meals a day to picketers. TOUGH GOING HE'S HELPING Because of this it's pretty hard to keep their picketlines going full strength 24 hours a day. Here's where some of us can give them a big hand. Let's not wait until our Union calls for Personally, I'm going to put in several turns on their lines this week, and so are some of my shipmates and buddies. We want to do this on a volunteer basis 'Duke' To Wrestle Mexican Champ For World's Title To the Editor: I'm back in the ring again down here in Laredo, Texas and will wrestle the main event next week against Bobby Bonales. If get over him, the SIU will have a world's champion. I think I will pin him this time as I have bested him twice before. He is now the top man of Mexico and it will be quite a feather in my cap if I am vic­ torious. ,, , , • , My new contract is very good but not quite good enough to keep me away from the sea for any length of time. My new wrestling colors are gold and blue, the colors I love. I'm having some new pictures made and will send you some when I receive them. Maybe some of the Brothers would like to know about our last trip. We went to Hamburg with a load of grain, sailing out of Galveston on August 4. I suggest that a notice be run in the LOG reminding the — membership when Union meeting are to be held and where. This should appear in the issue of the week preceding the date of the CH ? SAfJP-BAflS? meeting, so that if a man is just paying off a ship, he won't forget ITHOUSHTTHEV to attend the meeting. SAID HAY-BASS! This notice will also help remind the men on the beach that a meeting is coming up. Frank M. Anderson Book No. 2255045 (Ed. note:—The LOG accepts Brother Anderson's sugges­ tion and from time to time will run reminders of meeting dates. Meanwhile, the next regular membership meeting will be held Wednesday evening, Oct. 22 at 7 P. M. With the exception of the New York Branch, all ports hold their meetings in the branch halls. New York meetings are held in Webster Hall. 119 after scouting around on our East 11 St„ between 3rd and 4th Avenues. own we found there was plenty HECTIC TRIP of what we were looking for, all There were five NMU men in OIL DIDN'T GO WELL WITH HIM over the place. the Stewards Department, and It rained so hard here for two what a trip. The Captain said days, the town was flooded. At I was a trouble maker. We had the same time, the tide was at our meetings every Sunday at the highest it had ever been, so which time I would preach the much so that a warning went out SIU Bible to them encouraging over the radio to put sandbags the members to live up to the around all waterfront property. contracts. The back pressure of the river The Skipper was a tough egg. water was so great that it would He joined the Navy ip. 1941 rath­ not let the drain water drain off. er than ship out on unprotected As a result they used rowboats merchant ships. During the trip to get around in certain parts of he 'kept harping to me about town. how he sailed for peanuts dur­ We expect to be in the ship­ ing the war while we were mak­ yard for about two weeks, after ing millions. which no one knows what's go­ I stopped him on that one by ing to happen. She might even asking him how many times he be sold. She might be junked was torpedoed. He shut up like or she might be operated by P.T. a clam. When the SS Archer crossed the Equator during the past HEAR MILITARY STORY Well, if I get the championship, summer, the "pollywogs" got a "hosing." Photo above shows I will send you a write-up, giv­ On the way in on the tug, the one of the unfortunates getting an oil bath via the hose, as hard­ ing all the dope. pilot told us the "Mystery of the ened old "shellbacks" look on with approval. Cecil Morash, who Duke (Frenchy LaDukc) Himler Red Plague," the reddish-colored assumed role of Neptunus Rex. took the picture. water, which off these shores Laredo. Texas RAYMOND HILL and we want those guys to know we mean it when we say we're them Being on a picketline is tough. Any Seafarer knows that. And these guys haVe a damn good beef and deserve all the help they can get. Remember too, that if the time comes when we have to hit the bricks, these boys are surely going to be in there with us. We can depend on them to back us all the way. But aside from that any guy that can give them a little time should so. A good beef deserves our continuous support. Raymond Hill No Hot Watoi? When your ship has been oui of hoi water for over twelve hours make sure thai this fact is recorded in the Engine log book. It will save a lot of trouble when your ship hits port later. If you are in port when the boilers give up the ghost, notify the Hall immediately and a Patrolman will handle the matter with the com­ pany. Don't wait until the ship is half way across the ocean before you send word; let out a yell before your ship leaves port and the mat­ ter will be settled at once. �THE Page Fourleen SEAFARERS Friday. October 17, 1947 LOG Unclaimed Wages — Moran Towing Co. 17 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK 12.02 Edward Kochanowski 7.00 John Golden 21.92 James Pendergast 6.90 8.86 E. Kochanowski 14.82 28.10 Cornelius Sprand 41.52 14.93 Robert Kennedy 3.83 8.39 John A. Morris 75.91 29.62 Fritz Bantz 3.77 19.89 T. Smigielski 79.62 5.48 George Decker 10.70 3.27 Eugene Shone 36.70 1.40 C. W. Philips 5.22 10.42 W. Wolfe 7.71 27.07 Ramon McDonald 8.24 29.40 Alfred Gustafson 2.81 4.22 Edward Kocanowski 3.36 .46 Sigmund Rothschild 2.11 4.22 PT. VINCENTE 27.55 4.30 George B. Williams 6.47 73.39 Charles K. Evans 12.82 1.08 John Thompson 2.46 1.08 Arthur Hirschey 5.66 1.08 William A. Ripple 1.40 4.20 Clarence A. Hancock 6.67 POINT CABRILLO Marcello B. Gacer 6.67 Stanley Sprague 4.06 Rolland B. Hirt 37.07 Alfred Enriguez 10.42 John Early .46 Fred Gunsolus 7.98 Hiram Hanes 11.20 Lester Lapman 21.56 Jesse Griffith Lester A. King Carrion Barroso George C. Doyle Charles W. Miller wishes you to contact her at Louis P. Faberrini ERNEST ERIC DAVIS You are asked to contact Mrs. 2622 Dauphine St., New Orleans, Daniel T. Mollahan Anthony A. Meshefsky Margaret Parry, Director. Port of La. Thomas J. Dennis New York, United Seamen's Ser­ XXX Edward Roundbehler SIDNEY DALLAS TURNER vice, 92 Liberty St., New York Your wife asks that you get in Roger Whitley 6, N.Y. touch with her at 4414 Bradley Jack B. Ritter % t. Julian D. Lewis Rd., Cleveland 9, Ohio. STEPHEN FINN James T. Lassister XXX Get in touch with Mrs. Shir­ James R. Fox JAMES D. TANKUSLEY. JR. ley Wessel, Supervisor, Missing Hugo Loorents Your mother asks that you Seamen Bureau, Seamen's Church Institute of New York, write her at 755 Tenth Street, Charles Everett William H. Mason 25 South St., New York 4, N. Y. San Bernai'dino, Calif. James F, Brewer XXX ^ i Frank E. Judson GEORGE M. SCHEMM HENRY E. HICKS Steve Finn Your mother asks that you Your wife asks that you con­ Lee R. Hufham tact her at 606 West 37 th St., contact her as soon as possible Herman L. Moore at Route 1, Federalsburg, Md. Savannah, Ga. Patsey F. Frango i TJ t * 4. Ray L. Haddock VINCENT MALAVE MICHAEL GRIECK Book number 33935 — get in Joseph Valencia You are requested to contact touch with Records Department, Levy T. Lawrence Theodore A. Evans, AttorneyJoseph Brown 6th floor, 51 Beaver Street. at-Law, Suite 730, Miners NaNorman D. Ross XXX tional Bank Building, Wilkes Jefferson Morrison EGON PUTHE Barre, Pa. Get in touch with your sister Clyde Garner 4 4 X Ingelore Puthe, 244 East 86 St., Joshua Gibbs ALBERT KARLONAS Stanley F. Schulyer New York 28, N. Y. Your sister, Mrs. K. Swanson, James Sparrow XXX asks you to get in touch with Cooper B. Sauder GENE LYNG her at 233 54th Street, Brooklyn Communicate with ' Mi.ss May Floyd Simmons 20, N. Y. Maguire, 32 Myrtle Gardens, Liv­ P. L. Bobbins XXX James R. Johnson erpool, England. CHARLES MARLIN CYH Milford S. Adylett XXX Your mother wishes you to R. W. Hall GILBERT T. FORD contact her at 4623 S. 31st Road, Get in touch with your broth­ Leonard R. Magala Arlington, Va. er, at 907 W. Third, Batlesville, Harry L. Parker James R. Johnson Oklahoma; phone 94M. XXX RAYMOND JAMES CLARK Roy M. Green XXX , Your mother desires you to Hugh M. West JOSEPH EARL CARROLL write her at 912 N. Emerson St., Please get in touch with your John W. Foreman Minneapolis, Minn. parents at 637 King Edward Noi-man A. Power Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Gentry E. Blevins XXX TORMOD EMIL LOKNA DeVmis Cahoon XXX You are requested to contact Lawrence A. Beaudry EULINE ONEAL FLOWERS R. G. White, Gillett & McConJessie L. Wise Write to your mother at Route nachie, J.B.S. Buildings, First 2, Box 98, Atmore, Ala. Alex Primak Floor, 40 Union Street, East Lon­ Elbor Duxbury XXX don, South Africa. James F. Remington ALBERT E. McGUFFEY Harvey E. Burge .TT Get in touch with your father * X.X CECILE GLEN YOUNG at 268 So. Hamilton St., Mobile, Douglas Reynolds Your sister, Mrs. M. Bryat, Ala. Edmund P. Pfautsch PIGEON POINT Vincent Walrath Robert G. Anderson Richard Boles David Talbot Charles O. Connell Henry Ruff Norman Lyons Earl Patterson Ralph Meister Eldon Kohler Nick Mutin Charles Quinn Walter Urbaczewski Walter Wallace Graham C. White John W. Wessils Edward Atkin Ulus Veach Lawrence Price James Russell George Switzer Fred C. Barroso Bartholome Gamila William Doran Clifton Young Gerald Brddsweg Robert Kemmery Fred Cegielski William Koski Harry Railey .r Clayton Grace Stanley Sprague Fred C. Barroso Alfred Enriguez Rudolph Bartholme .... Richard Sidell Walter Ammann Florent Fulbroech Swantee Carlson Virgil Mahan James Picard Martin Haggerty Charles Benway Paolo Pringe Timothj' J. Less Albert Worth Donald H. Sprinker .... Manuel Villareal H. Bergman Jo.seph Pennor PERSONALS NOTICE! Melvin V. Hoy John P. Driscoll Orlan C. Baker William Shaw James S. Chassereau Raymond Nixon Alexander M. Crow Cyril Newman C. C. Doughty Thomas J. Dennin Arthur Nordahl William G. Eudailiy Ivan McC Woodell Eugene C. Glover Robert M. Tate Clarborn L. Massey Jackie McKinney Charles C. Silver 9.80 Jack C. Albernathy 12.14 Anton J. Gordos 9.80 Allis T. Lovett 28.46 Donald P. Lander 19.59 William H. Little 5.60 Joseph Presnell 9.80 James W. Davis 21.94 William H. Mason 5.60 Louis A. Brown 6.54 Gene H. Gehee 23.80 RACE POINT 21.94 Victor H. Heintz 4.66 SAND KEY 28.00 Elmo Clyde Allen Jr. . 28.00 Henry Ford Nelson 3.26 Robert L. Pewit 3.26 Lamont D. Boiieau 25.19 William T. Murray 8.13 Clayton D. Healy '4.80 William V. Rebmell 10.70 Rudy L. Rider 4.55 William Simone 1.28 Val Andrade 18.96 SANDS POINT 44.32 Robert M. Schuler 31.26 Wilham L. Forrest 1.79 James C. Blake 4.55 Joseph C. Ramsauer 3.33 Alton F. Cooper 5.31 William H. Venable 13.32 Jack O. Moore 4.03 Edwin T. Danback 2.18 Oscar B. Drummond 3.48 James H. Fischer 26.41 Chester A. Jowers 38.31 Columbus R. Ezell 1.37 Thom.as R. Horton 2.73 Newton I. Jackson 2.78 James D. Keil 9.43 Jennings J. Long 9.44 George Howard 1.97 Wilson J. Jayner 6.20 Jimmie L. Newell 22.30 George J. Espalla 2.47 Jodel Lawrence 17.97 W. H. Venable Jr 4.80 Saunders J. Walker 4.27 Domingo R. Molina 5.07 Richard L. Terwilliger .... 1.34 Wm. L. Forrest 10.19 Joseph C. Ramsauer 3.42 Alton F. Cooper 5.12 George W. Vencil 3.23 James Shockley 55.71 Thomas C. Blake 6.64 Jack O. Moore 23.69 Gey L. Phillips 9.84 Edward J. Bruno 1.31 Richard G. Newell 11.84 Marvin C. Williams 15.60 Jennings O. Barker 19.07 Truman W. Shaw 8.27 Jerry Shotts 17.08 Thomas O. Wigley 1.60 James A. Dean 9.74 Juddie B. Royal 42.26 Lee Wade 7.C0 -6.34 46 4.20 46 1.87 .46 46 8.93 46 17.74 21.56 9.07 9.80 5.14 8.16 5.18 2.75 12.56 10.18 16.78 1.47 2.87 18.40 4.13 19.56 20.74 2.98 15.04 27.90 14.82 5.42 2.73 4.66 7.75 7.80 6.95 3.37 13.56 3.02 5.93 5.82 6.16 3.19 10.94 2.80 60.00 oe.otf 67.07 66.73 75.92 85.96. 81.56 73.99 67.04 3.73 46.67 8.54 5.60 25.34 25.87 14.94 3.47 2.14 10.40 5.87 5.87 4.27 20.40 14.00 21.20 11.60 1.60 25.19 32.66 12.60 11.66 62.36 4.19 17.08 7.47 37.06 15.14 2.81 1.48 .46 12.45 6.09 .94 28.48 35.63 15.85 21.95 3.24 17.44 2ff.l9 4.66 50.35 32.66 Checks are being held at the 4th floor Baggage Room of the New York Hall for the men list­ ed below. If unclaimed, the checks will be returned to the companies. Zanchettini, Narcizo; Witt, A. Roy; Cease, W. Donald; Vanderhorst, P. Johannes; Thaler, A. J.; Crowley, M. .Harry; Crane, F. Edwaid; Cruzen, R. William; Corosotto, Vincenzo; Cook, N. Fred; White, L. Hersel; Ware, W. Curtis; Webster, A. D.; Welcheski, J. Baley; Williams, L. Manley; Gragg, H. Richard; Goodwing, H. Leonard; Yannuzzi, Martin; Graham, John; Gurganus, Luther; Hill, L. Jesse; Headrich, Clifford; Heerholzer, Carl; Hall, W. Matthew; Helie, K. Leo­ nard; Henderson, Rex; Ivory, J. James; Ikerson, W. Raj'; Jackson, E. James; Gray, G. Warren; Goodwin, Rossie; Frankmanis, Pauls, 2; P'arroll, Carl; Fry, Al­ fred; Forok, J. Balint; Enderson, J. Arthur; Eschinger. E. James; Evans, John; Wood, G. John; Thompson, H. Clayton; Thomp­ son, Ted. XXX The following Permit and/or Tripcards are being held in the New York Headquarters Office: Harris J. Potier, P3-2648; Jack Lewis, P3-4928; Carmelo Fracasso, P3-4930; Oliver S. Flynn, P3-8332; H. D. Adams, SUP TC13655; Charles Elta Duncan, Great Lakes 5546; H. P. Wal­ ters, SUP P-15183; H. P. Bow­ man, Receipts; E. F. Driver, Re­ ceipts. They may be picked up in per­ son or by writing to Headquar­ ters. I a I' V '^1 Money Due Following is a list of checks from the Great Lakes Transport Company. They can be obtained by either calling for them or writing to the SIU, 1038 Third St., Detroit 26, Mich. Alderton, R. J.; Donahue, Thomas, Eldridge, Ernest; Franke, Emil; Greenan, James; Harley, John; Hughes, Fred; Kanasawe, George; Lezzkiewica, Louis; Lynsky, Charles; McAdoo, Robert; Milko, Frank; Miller, Leonard, Mills, John B.; Murphy, Regis; Scott, Julius; Stevenson, William; Suda, Felix; Thomas, James; Wamzinak, Stanley. Canadian Seamen All ex-members of Ihe Canadian District. Seafarers International Union, who are now sailing in Licensed cap­ acity — Masters, Mates, Eng­ ineers, and Wireless Operat­ ors — are urged to report to the SIU offices, 205 Abbott Street, Vancouver; or 1440 Bleury Street, Montreal; or 602 Eroughton Street, Vict­ oria. This is important, and speed will be appreciated. n �Friday, October 17. 1947 — A — Aba, John Abbey, Richard L Abbott, Elmer N Abear, Frank W Abraham, John Abrahamson, Frank-E. Abrams, Orville, E Ackerman, James Acosta, Harry J Acquarone, Joseph A Acton, Robert L Acuna, Lin nG Adair, William O Adamczyk, Walter J Adamis, Ernest Adams, Buford Adams, Donald R Adams, Donajd R Adams, Gerald Adams, J. B Adams, James Jr Adams, James H Adams, John R Adams, P. F Adams, William G Adamson, Bernord W. Adamson, Harry Adamson, James Adock, Lloyd Addison, Grady W Addison, Walter O Adkins, James T Adorno, A Adossa, Ibrahim Agol, Bentley Ague, Robert M, Jr Ahern, James V Ahlstrom, Ellis $ 12,78 17.35 .73 3.96 8.01 ... 7.20 . 3.67 2.75 7.94 32.26 .94 26.07 27.54 1.37 3.80 7.18 .99 1.25 81.29 ... 168.91 ... 21.94 ... 1.19 3.83 01 .... 1.40 .... 4.20 .02 .89 .94 47.15 2.36 21.46 5.05 48.31 1.42 .45 4.13 .93 .74 A i nnl 1 L 15.29 Airey, Frank O 4.66 Akers, Boyd J .08 Akin) Olie M 14.56 Akin, Roy J 20.92 Akins, Garratte .74 Akusis, Peter .56 Albano, Paul Riggio .46 Albrid, Luther M 5.70 Albritton, Richard M .57 Albu, Albert A 24.57 Albury, Charles 79.70 Alderman, Thomas J. 28.93 Alderson, Elmer S 7.71Aldervera, Placido 4.85 Alexander, Alex ... 32.66 Alexander, John L. Jr, . 23.00 Alexander, R. L SlU HALLS BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. Boudoin 4455 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Main 0147 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 DOLUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose ^110 GALVESTON 308'/j—23rd St. Phone 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phono 58777 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 MARCUS HOOK I'/z W. 8th St. Chester 5-3110 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Phone 2-1754 MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 4-1083 PKILADELPfllA 9 Scuth 7th St. LOmbard 3-7651 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 BlCHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. ^ Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Douglas 25475 SAN JUAN/P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Phone 8-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-1323 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. Garden 8331 VANCOUVER 205 Abbott St. PacIBc 7824 THE SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Unclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. ^ Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 mbernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Elleibusch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Alexanderson, Karl V......... 1.46 .71 Alfano, Biaggio .90 Alfano, Salvatore 2.84 Alfaro, Lloyd T. .. 6.94 Alfee, Erleng A. .. Alfonso, Thomas B 1-28 Alford, Virgil Jr 3.04 Alfred, L. S 3.76 Alger, William 45 Alhecht, Buddy S 10.74 Aliff, Robert L :• 11-42 Alkas, Sam 69.15 Alleci Lawrence H 2.41 Allen, Charles M 8.24 9-87 Allen, Clyde R 51.11 Allen, David 2.12 Allen, Earle R Francis G 25.01 Allen, 01 Allen, Allen, George Arthur 14.93 Allen, J. L 3.73 Allen, Maurice L 4.85 Allen, Russell E 9-74 Allen, Samuel F 66.61 Allen, Uiric C 11.85 Alley, John D. Jr 16.00 Allgood, Hugh A 16.79 Allison, Blair 24.93 Allman, W. P 8.61 Allied, James B 29 Alltmont, N 17.63 Ally, John 86 Almerico, Charles A 17.26 Aloi, Samuel H 45 Alongia, Sam 1-72 Alonso, Francisco S 33.59 Alpers, Donald 11.38 Alt, Kenneth C 4.13 Alvardo, Enrique 123.75 Alvaro, Williarh 139.45 Ambers, Ronald A 10.95 Ambrose, Marion W 1-34 Amerault, Edward 5.37 Amerault, Martin 2.72 Ames, Joseph 0 1-98 Ames, R 79 Ames, Vernon Lowell 6.07 2.13 Ammons, James C 47.00 Ammons, p. E 6.82 Amon, Eugene . 1.48 Amos, Floyd R. 24.74 Amos, Leo Don . Amoto, Pedro 1-37 2.41 Amundson, Carleton J. 2.84 Anagnostov, A 26.60 Andelim, L Anderson, Paul 33.24 Andersen, Siguard P 22.85 2.11 Anderson, Adolph 2.91 Anderson, Arthur 129.99 Andehson, Arthur H 3.26 Anderson, Donald- D. 9.24 Anderson, Ernest 5.26 Anderson, Ernest C Ervin W 7.48 Anderson, Eugene B 1.42 Anderson, 37.14 Anderson, Floyd 2.34 Anderson, Frank 56.72 Anderson, Frank W 4.37 Anderson, Fred M 3.30 Anderson, George .5.17 Anderson, Henrick M. _.04 Anderson, J .46 Anderson, J. T 6.52 Anderson, Jacob C. Anderson, L. H 32.00 Anderson, L. J • 7.76 Anderson, Lee J 2.97 Anderson, Leqnard ; 1-37 Anderson, Levell 1.00 Anderson, Mike A 3.56 Anderson, Niels D 2.96 Anderson, Norman D 20.28 Anderson, Richard G 16.01 Anderson, Robert G 20.66 Anderson, Robert H 1.40 Anderson, Thoma.s J. Anders-on, V Anderson, Vincent .. Anderson, Warren R. Anderson, William J. Anderton, Russell L. Andexler, Edword D. Andrade, Carlos Andrade, Edmund Andrade, James Andreadis, Dimttries Andreassen, H Artdreassen, Vagn M Andrews, Edgar C Andrews, G Andrews, N. R Andrews, Theo. G Andrus, F. W Andry, Robtr J. Ange, Loyd Angell, Mrs.. A. A. Angotto, G. J Annis, Albert A. Anoyo, M Antezak, Anthony B. Anthony, Joseph S. Antos, Steve Anzer, Lawrence J. Apiki, A. K Apon( Jacobus Appleton, Olsen C. Arable, Joseph Arrogast, Vernon Edw. Arboqast," Richard T. ... Arceneaux, R Archer, Victor Sealy ... Ardone, M Arena, Louis L Arenson, Lawrence J Argiz Cosme Arguinzoni, Thomas Ariola, Francisco Arlinghaus, Harold E Arlt, Kenneth Arma,Armo, Pio Arman, A A_rm.esto, Ricardo Armiger, N Armod, M Arms, James R Armstorng, Ralph Armstrong, Ralph Armstrong, Richard J Armstrong, Roy R Arnad, E Arnau, William C Arndt, Frank W Arney, Willia F Arnio, E. A Arnio, Eric Arnold, Eugene V Arnold, Frank Alfred Arnold, George M Arnold, Olin W Aronson, Leon Arras, Adrian 0 Arras, William W Arroyo, M Art, Bernie W Arthur, Arvant Arvamtis, Anthanois Arzamendi, Joaquin S Arzamendi, Joseph Aschebrook, Ervin J Ash, Andrew Ashe, Marvin A Ashenfelter, Loyd E Ashford, Arthur C Ashley, Floyd L Ashley, Frank R Ashley, Wade Ashmusen, S. G Ashton, Eugene Ashton, Howard E Ashhurst, James H Ashwell, Warren K 2.54 10.74 .53 2.82 38.36 5.10 12.23 5.36 1.37 10.34 25.68 7.02 1-61 45.17 21.13 28.00 59 46.00 .24 22.40 12.50 46.00 3.63 6.00 5.26 92.16 .01 5.51 1.00 5.60 1.40 .41 22.08 9.90 2.80 2.23 1.98 18.31 21.34 .40 2.71 1118 18.73 8.26 9.24 2.00 1-34 6.33 4.90 20.93 28.02 7.82 10.74 89 10.80 2.23 .85 7.92 .01 1.87 19.22 69.78 7.47 5.13 6.08 2.75 2.06 6.84 49.65 3.00 8.62 16.98 02 22.59 8.08 1.10 2.88 60.00 79 10.74 21.94 3.95 1-40 1.37 7.96 7.58 3.32 Ashworth, H .. 2.82 Asmusscn, Edward R Asplund, Raymond O. .... 9.95 .94 Assaid, Dello L .45 Atha, Robert L 20.53 Atkenson, Robert E .51 Athert-on, John 56.50 Atkins, Thomas W .. 29.27 Atkinson, Ronald H .02 Atwell, Edward L 2.87 Atwood, Robert T 3.96 Aubert, Golden A 91.99 Aubin, Andre 3.76 Augulevicious, Frank .33 Augustin, H. T 52.47 Austin, Charles B 43.13 Austin, Weldon E 27.54 Avalon, Robert A .94 Avelar, Waller 11.86 Avelis, Frank J 36.00 Avelleno, P. G 3.79 Avera, Charles L . 1.34 Avera, Edwin M 6.13 Avera, Philip J 7.52 Avery, Arthur 2.10 Avery, Emmett L 33.95 Avogostan, A 2.23 Axelson, John A 4.00 Axt, Albert E 52.70 Aycock, Wilford B 54.95 Aycock, William B Avello, C-onfesnr E. 16.00 .56 Ayler, Albert Ayra, Kalcenvo .39 Ayers, John R 43.46 — B — Babbitt, Ronald E Babby, Andres Babil, Albert Babio, Joseph BachmaUj Elbon N Bacich, Amton Backrak, Daniel D Backus, Leon Bacon, John A Bacon, John H. Bacon, L Badger, Joseph E Bagby, Luthurr Baggett, Charles L Baggett, Leo ...' Baggis, A. D Bahrend, Kenneth O. 2.37 5.20 16.45 30.34 30.51 8.26 1.72 2.79 5.39 .. 2.12 .60 2.23 31.98 24.45 5.83 3.00 6.15 Bailey, Alphonse D Bailey, Charles W. Bailey, Chester M. Bailey, Delmar A. Bailey, Edward E. Bailey, Elwood N. Bailye, James Bailey, John C Bailey, Leonard Bailey, Otis Cecel, Jr Bailey, Raymond L Bailey, Samuel Bain, Chas., Jr Bair, Frank 0 Baizman, Abraham Bakee, Myron A Baker, Edward A Baker, Ernest J Baker, Ernest J Baker, Joe D Baker, John Baker, John D Baker, Kenneth P Baker, Lawrence B Baker, Lehman Baker, Lester Baker, Norman Baker, Walter Baker, William L Balambina, Eugene C Balcom, Myron A Balcom, Walter J Baldauf, Harold B Baldwin, Frederick R Baldwin, Garland P Baldwin, Robert J Baldwin, T Baldwin, Thomas B Bales, G. L Balger, Francis Baliman, John Jacob Ball, Arlie A Ball, Smokey Ballard, A. Ballard, A. Ballard, Alvin Ballard, William R. Balnes, John Balog P Banach, John Balough, Eugine Bande, Wm Bandoso, R Banducci, Joseph L Bandy, Harold J Bandy, Rex Bandy, Thomas A Bane, G Banker, Charles A,, Jr Banks, Harold C Banks, William G Bankston, E. E Bannister, Bert P Bannister, Leslie H Bapicz, Walter J Baptista, Manuel A Barbe, Shirley M Barbee, Glade R, .. Barbee, Richard .. Barbello, Peter Barber, Charles E,, Jr. Barber, Elmer D Barbosa, Roy Barbour, Chas. E., Jr. 86 4.01 9.61 18.18 1^?8 24.p 1.1)5 .. .. .. .. .. 2.33 53.53 41.14 1.37 4.66 33.59 17.58 2.75 15.14 8.87 1.36 1-36 2.03 1.63 5.46 17.74 24.98 .33 6.18 34.13 17 10.05 94 41.30 24 4.01 4.20 1.58 1.07 4.75 4.75 .04 1.60 3.93 4.45 35,11 .29 ,01 39.84 ,46 64,86 45 7,80 42,46 2.13 16.84 94 27.06 72 20.09 4.65 1.44 11.65 34.06 2.01 11.52 14.40 2.88 8.28 56.34 2.64 6.77 1.42 47.95 3.17 3.42 .69 Notice To All S1U Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to aU members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the iddress Uelow.* Name Street Address state. caty Signed Book No. �Page Sixteen I I I THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 17. 1947 UNORGANIZED TANKEPMEN.' i Undei' ilie banner of-Hie Seolbiers Inrternotional Union -Hie lantermen of Tonkers Harbor ond Rtvol Tanker IndustriesJnc.,uK>n the best tanker c^reemerHs in I the industr(|... . CAN ENJOY INE BEST CONPITIONS IN MARITIME / THE SE/ffAKEES INIKNAaUNKM � 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 October 17, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 42 Description An account of the resource Headlines SEAFARERS FILES PETITION FOR BARGAINING ELECTION IN TIDEWATER TANKER AFL CHANGES COUNCIL SET-UP OPENING WAY FOR NLRB VOTES RENT CONTROL BOARDS ARENT AS LANDLORDS PREDOMINATE BROTHER COMES UP WITH HAYFUL OFF CHARCTER ON SS YAMHILL OFFICAL TELLS NEW OFFICER UNIONS ARE BENEATH STATION SPLINTER GROUPS HELP COMMIES IN THEIR FIGHT FOR POWER CSU MEN COME TO SEAFARERS ON THEIR BEEFS LABOR SUPPPORT STRIKING BAKERS MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION BACKBONE OF SIU PHILLY NO PLACE FOR ANYONE WANTING FAST SHIPPING PHILADELPHIA CREW CONTRIBUTE TO FUTURE PANAMANIAN STEWPOT 'AUTHORITY'OVERLOOKS REAL TROUBLE-SPOT IN CURRENT SHORTAGE OF TTANKER BOTTOMS BALTIMORE MEN DOING FINE JOB ON THE ISTHMIAN SAN JUAN OFFERS PLENTY OF JOBD FOR ALL HANDS SWAN ISLAND CREW NOT SORRY TO SEE SALE OF TANKER,AFTER HITTING JACKPOT IN BEEFS SOLD SCRIPPS CREW FORCES ALCOA TO BACK DOWN NEED JOB REJECTION REASONS TO GET DAY'S PAY CONGRESS,OPERATORS AND COMMIES KEPT LAKES MEN FROM PROTECTION JOB OF THE 2ND STEWARD TOUHEST IN DEPARTMENT MCBURNEY MEETING HEARS PLEA FOR SOUND SHIPBOARD UNIONISM SHERWOOD'S AFRICAN SAFARI PULLS REVERSE FRANK BUCK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/17/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/be95c6039197e1d2c0495ee44ebb8a56.PDF f11e166046ee9f44c44d3c4ab3e292f5 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. AFL Confab Opens; NLRB Issue Averted NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1947 ^ FOLSOM STREET TO RINCON HILL SAN FRANCISCO—The issue that threatened to develop into a heated clash at the American Federation of Labor's 66th an­ nual convention virtually van­ ished with the announcement' that the National Labor Rela­ tions Board had overruled its general counsel, Robert N. Denham, on the question of anticommunist affidavits. The NLRB in Washington sup­ ported, in effect, the contention of John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers chief, that there was no need for top AFL officials to sign the anti-communist affida­ vits. AFL President William Green, who delivered the keynote speech at the convention's open­ From humble beginnings on the Folsom Street Wharf, the Sailors Union of the Pacific has ing on Monday, greeted the grown to magnificent proportions. Now the organization is engaged in a building program, the NLRB ruling with the statement first evidence of which is the Headquarters Building, being erected in San Francisco. Pictured that the decision "sustains our above is the cremony to celebrate the breaking of ground on the site at the foot of Rincon Hill. position, as I understand it. As Rev. Edward B. Lenane blesses the site. Nick Jortall. oldest living SUP members, turns the "I am of the opinion, he added, first spadeful of earth. Harry Lundeberg. Secretary of the SUP and President of the SIU. is "that the decision means that standing next to Rev. Lenane. the autonomous status of inter­ national and national unions af­ A & G ELECTIONS filiated with the AFL is fully The following men were recognized and each internation­ elected as the Qualifications al and national union will decide Committee: Deck Dep't — for itself whether it wishes to Bill Brown. Walter Bennett. process cases before the National Bob High (Alternate); Stew­ Labor Relations Board." SAN FRANCISCO—The usual­ off the "walking bosses" because ards Dep't—Bill Higgs. Jim­ Green said that Joseph Pad- ly bustling ports of Los Angeles of their strike for union recogni­ my Crescitelli. Mtthew Sams way, AFL chief counsel, would and Long Beach are quiet these tion, "did not merely exercise Alt.); Engine—Jimmy Stew­ "advise us" of the full meaning days as the Waterfront Employ­ managerial rights. ard. Carlos Lee, Jr.. Val of the decision and that the ers continue to lock out the long­ "Oh the contrary," Miller con­ James (Alt.). AFL would govern itself accord­ shoremen, members of Harry tinued, "they exercised them for ingly. Bridges' International Longshore­ the purpose and with the effect In his address to the opening men's and Warhousemen's Union, of locking-out the longshore­ session Green told the convention CIO. The dispute, which started men." delegates that the wage increases after "walking bosses" went on While the employei-s group had won by organized^ labor since the strike for recognition, is now no immediate comment to make end of the war had kept the na­ well into the second week. on the ruling, it was felt that tion from ''spiraling into an­ WASHINGTON—By a vote of Longshore foremen, or "Walk­ the group would not accept the other depression to date." four-to-one, Robert Denham, ing Bosses," as they are called, decision peacefully. Labor Secretary Lewis B. are also members of the ILWU, One outgrowth of the beef was counsel of the National Labor Schwellenbach, who followed and have been trying for some that the SS Matsonia was delay­ Relations Board was decisively Green to the speaker's platform time to have their organization ed for two hours, sailing at 7:12 overruled on his idea that top pointed out that wage increases recognized by the Luckenbach P.M. instead of 5 P.M. on Oct­ AFL and CIO officials must sign anti-communist affidavits before "have not been tlje cause of Steamship Company and the ober 3. price increases because they have Outer Harbor Dock and Term­ Members of the SUP, who affiliates can use the functions never succeeded in attaining a inal Company. comprise the Deck Crew, were of the Board. goal of equal price-wage rela­ The decision to repudiate Den­ Possibilities of settling the advised by their officials that the tionship." strike early went down the drain organization did not recognize ham was made by NLRB Chair­ when Clark Kerr, professor at the beef as a legitimate one, and man Paul Herzog, and members the University of California, quit that therefore the men of the John M. Houston, James J. Rey­ the job sm impartial chairman of SUP had no reason to honor the nolds, and Abe Murdoch. Asc ex­ the joint management-labor picketline established by the pected, the industry member, J. Copeland Gray, dissented. Coast Labor Relations Commit­ "walking bosses." With only a few days left The Mai'ine Cooks and Stew­ Immediately after the Board's tee. Secretary of Labor Schwell­ until the nominations close, enbach finally filled the vacancy ards personnel in the Stewards announcement, Denham was here's a gentle prod in the by appointing Arthur G. Miller, Department also sailed with the compelled to approve the pro­ ribs for those who intend to San Francisco attorney for the ship, as did the men in the cessing of all union unfair prac­ run for office but haven't as Black Gang, members of the Ma­ tices complaints and representa­ Federal Security Agency. yet sent in their qualifica­ rine Firemen, Oilers, Waterjend- tion cases that have been pend­ As his first official duty. Mil­ tions. Get your qualifications ers, and Wipers. ing. These total nearly 300, ler ordered the waterfront em­ together and send them to (For an analysis of the beef, among them eight initiated by ployers to reopen the locked-out SIU Headquarters. 51 Beaver and the reasons for such actions the SIU. St.. N. Y. There is still time port immediately. This decision, coming with the to get on the ballot. He ruled that the Waterfront on the part of the SUP, MCS, AFL Convention in session, will Employers Association, in laying and MFOWW, see page 9.) Arbitrator Orders LA. Port OpenedIn 'WalkingBoss'Beef No. 41 SUP Building Miliion Buck Haii In Frisco SAN FRANCISCO — As one old SUP member said to an­ other, "After all, it isn't every day that the Sailors Union builds a place like this, is it?" In the more than half a cen­ tury of the SUP's existence, the Union has come a long way. From open-air meetings on Fol­ som Street Wharf, the organi­ zation has progressed to a point where a $1,000,000 headquarters is being erected, and plans are underway to erect buildings in every port where the Union has a Branch Hall. Hundreds of proud SUP mem­ bers attended the ground-break­ ing. With them were many Brothers from the SIU who stood by while Nick Jortall, old­ est living member of the SUP, turned the first spadeful of earth. The site was blessed by Rev­ erend Edward B. Lenane, and before the ceremony was com­ pletely over and the crowd dis­ banded, the steamshovels were already tearing out huge gobs of earth to make way for the foundation. All hands in the Seafarers In­ ternational Union are interested in the new layout, and there is no question but that a large number of "sidewalk superin­ tendents" will be present each day to check on the progress being made. NLRB Repudiates Denham Ruling On Anti-Communist Affidavits Last Chance avert a battle on the floor be­ tween the forces advocating sig­ nature and those opposed. The Seafarers International Union has signed the affidavit, as have other AFL unions. IN THE OPEN l^he interpretation made by the Board will prevent the many commie-dominated CIO unions from hiding behind the refusal of top leadership to sign. Now it will be clear which unions have communists as officials, and which have not. Those unions refusing to sign the affidavits are not eligible to apply to the Board for bargain­ ing elections, and may not press charges of unfair labor practices against employers. In essence, this means that unions with communists in high places are prevented from enjoying any rights under the Wagner Act, as amended by the Taft-Hartley Law. �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG V •' \h' Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 10, 1947 Wofkers of the u)oHd. .V SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL - - - First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. GAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER - Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25; Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan DAVE JOYCE ------ Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 205 Abbott St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor I c^^>267 Out In The Open The Communist International organization, or Comin­ tern as it is called, has just been reborn with the announce­ ment that the communist parties in nine European coun­ tries have joined together to "exchange information." When the Comintern was dissolved during the war, competent observers immediately characterized it as a ma­ neuver designed to take the heat off communists in coun­ tries assisting the Soviet Union. This fiction was soon exploded when the communist parties here and in other parts of the world continued to act as one well-oiled machine, controlled by orders from Moscow. Now the Comintern is being revived officially, and These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, the days of militancy on the part of the comrades will com­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging mence once more. No more honeymoons between the capi­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ talist countries and the USSR; no more sweet duets between ing to them. Wall Street and the Union Square rabble-rousers. GALVESTON HOSPITAL HUBERT A. HOUSTON The line has been laid down, and the well-disciplined CARL STANTON J. A. SEALY red fascists in this country and other nations will follow it MARGARET DeBRULE A. J. HALL to the very last letter. MARCELINE HIGGINS W. BARGONE MABEL ROBERTS It is obvious that the Comintern was revived to fight J. HARRIS LUTHER CHURCHILL M. FOSTER, Jr. the Marshall Plan a program that might possibly save t. * % J. D. ROSS Europe's masses from starvation and communist engulfBRIGHTON HOSPITAL D. L. HUNTER ment. But with the strange knack that the reds have of G. McGUlRE (SUP) creating the thing they fear the most, the erecting of the E. FALVEY BALTIMORE HOSPITAL Comintern is expected to increase support for the Marshall R. LORD JOHN MASSIMINO J. BARRON Plan in the Congress of the United States, a group that has L. L. FREEMAN E. DELLAMANO J. NUUHIWA not looked with too much favor on the Plan heretofore. H. SCHWARZ E. L. PIERCE The communists are once rnore in the open. And in J. HANSIL W. T. ROSS the wake of the Comintern lies chaos for Europe and un­ E. JOHNSTON •E. FREMSTAD rest for the remainder of the world. J. NICKERSON E. T. DANBACH Men Now In The Marine Hospitals -o- Last Chance On October 15 nominations for offices in the Atlantic and Gulf District will close. Up to now many nominations, accompanied by credentials, have been received by the Secretar y-Treasurer. But it is not too late to send in nominations and cre­ dentials. The members of the SIU have stated that the \ more nominations, the better the chance to elect only the most outstanding men to office. Let's get the nominations in before it's too late, and K; m that way guarantee the best possible leadership 'm the trying days ahead. J. BALLARD F: R. O'BRAIN DETROIT HOSPITAL MELVIN RUSSELL GEARGE GUNDERSON EUGENE McPARTLAND ALLAN TROMBLY JOHN BUTLER AXEL HEIKKLIA JULIAN FLAZYNSKl JAMES ADAMS HOWARD ROGERS JOHN R. JACKSON WM. SCHULER LOUIS PAULSON ERNEST FENDRIX W. MAPLES E. DELANEY R. JOHNSTON t X X NEPONSET HOSPITAL J. ,S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ H. BELCHER J. T. EDWARDS L. BALLESTERO Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Stateit Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:3Q p,ni. (on 5th and 8th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on let and 2nd floors.) C. C. MOSS D. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWqRTH M. GOMEZ X X NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE" % X X NORFOLK HOSPITAL J. PORTER RALPEI STURGIS B. CUTHRELL J. BULLARD A. DESOUZA L. BARSH H. KEECH - \ • 1 �Friday, October 10. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three J\fei¥ T-H Ait Interpretation Clears Way For NLRB Aitivity By RUSSELL SMITH SIU is in support of the Act, but because the SIU does not wish to deprive SIU members as well as unorganized seamen from their democratic rights under the NLRB. Non-compliance can seriously jeopardize the rights of any Un­ ion attempting to by-pass the Taft-Hartley Act. Especially in the field of or­ ganizational work are the Un­ ions handicapped. None of the many benefits of the Wagner Act (NLRA) can be utilized by any union which has not complied with T-H requirements, and many resrtictions are placed on further activities. tions involving 47 ships have been by-passed because the NLRB did not know the score on what future action to take, and finally, because they were await­ ing for the SIU to secure a TaftHartley compliance number. This week's ruling by the NLRB that the international of­ ficers of the AFL need not sign the anti-communist affidavits clears the deck for action by the unions affiliated to the AFL. The affidavits of SIU district and international officers have been signed and already are in the hands of the NLRB in Wash­ ington. After the usual delay and red tape we will be given our com­ pliance number and a big hurdle presented by this new legisla­ tion will have been mounted. DETROIT—The fact that SIU petitions for elections in seven Great Lakes fleets are being held up considerably by Taft-Hartley red tape is of much concern to By PAUL HALL many of the unorganized seamen The position of the Seafarers International Union on the mat­ sailing on the ships of these af­ ter of political strikes is well known on the waterfront. Time and fected fleets. again, the membership has revealed its position, clearly stating its Many men in these fleets had oppusiliuii to tlie use of the political strike. hoped that they would have SIU First of all, the political strike does not directly improve the contracts with SIU job security, economic position of the membership—individually or collectively— union protection, working and and the Seafarers has consistently maintained that the job of a living conditions long before this trade union is to fight for the continual improvement of seamen's late time in the curient sailing wages and working conditions and to provide a greater measure season. of economic security. At the present time, four peti­ This in itself is a tremendous job for any union. It is an even tions involving the Hanna (13 It's true that many unions had greater task for a waterfront organization. For this objective to ships), Wilson (12 ships). Kins­ come to use the Wagner Act and payoff, the organization's entire machinery must be geared to run man (Steinbrenner—5 ships) and in that direction. And it must pack a wallop—an economic wallop. Shenango (3 ships) fleets are in the NLRB as crutches to sup­ On this basis the SIU has been able to lead and set the standards Washington awaiting NLRB rul­ port themselves, thus neglecting for the nation's maritime workers. It has concentrated the entire ings on their appropriate bargain­ direct action and militant trade BIG BACKLOG force of its striking power at capital's most vulnerable spot—the ing units and the ordering of union policies. ; Our Union is not the only one point of economic production. This has never been the case elections. which has suffered by this long This consistent policy of taking action at the point of produc­ with the SIU. We have continued Two petitions covering Tomlindelay over interpretation. Other tion has forced the shipoAyners to treat us with respect. They know our course of militant action and son (11 ships) and Schneider (2 unions, too, continued to sub­ that when we speak of action and prepare for it, we mean business. supplemented it, wherever ne­ ships) are at NLRB Cleveland mit petitions to the NLRB and Horsing around doesn't have a place iri our makeup. cessary, with recourse to the Regional offices awaiting the set­ NLRB. added to the tremendous back­ ting of dates for formal hear­ log which built up during the SIU Fights Attacks on Seamen's Conditions Today, as a result of our policy ings, and a petition for the Nich­ chaotic days of the installation We're an organization of seamen set up -to better our standard olson (Ecorse Transit—1 ship) of militancy and direct action J of living and to protect our jobs. Let anyone attempt to obstruct seamen is in the hands of the the SIU IS much stronger than As a result of all this legal our efforts in achieving these objectives and we're ready to figHt Detroit Regional NLRB pending many other labor organizations. In fact, few other labor unions in' hamstringing, it might take a It's pretty well agreed, too, that the Seafarers doesn't bluff. We the setting of a consent election the U. S. can point to a record originally planplay our cards straight, and whether the' stakes are big of small, date. ned to bring Lakes seamen under such as that compiled by the SIU we play Jo win. the banner of the SIU. T-H FACTS in it's few brief years of exis­ Our most recent major beefs, both of which had a terrific im­ However, you can bet your tence. pact on maritime conditions, bear out this contention. In '46, when Now let's get down to some bottom dollar on one fact—and we felt the War Shipping Administration was sniping at the un­ facts concerning the Taft-Hartley ORGANIZATIONAL PICTURE that is, by one method or an­ precedented wages we won in collective bargaining, we called a Act, otherwise known as the La­ other, Taft-Hartley Act or not, Now to get back to the organi­ general strike that knocked shipping for a loop. Our victory in bor-Management Relations Act of the Great Lakes, too, will be SIU! this beef was felt by every seaman on the nation's waterfronts 1947, and the reasons for the de­ zational picture, and what effect the Taft-Hartley Act has had when it was over he had more cabbage in his pocket. lay in these elections. upon our recent activities. More recently, the shuffle attempted by the Isthmian Steamship This vicious piece of legisla­ Company in negotiations following our victory in the election Prior to passage of the T-H tion was primarily designed to among .that company's unlicensed personnel, prompted us to tie take away many of the rights -A-ct, the SIU organizational drive Seafarers Arthur Apiki and up Isthmian ships—and leave them tied up—until we got what and privileges which organized on the Lakes developed by leaps charles McGregor, both members we wanted. Our reputation on the waterfront that we mean busi­ labor had won over a period of and bounds. Since it s passage, i „ ness quickly turned this beef into a payoff. our progress has been slowed; ^UP, are currently m the years. considerably. Why? | St. Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia, It was also planned for the ex­ Objectives Are Clear For the past few months, ever press purpose of nullifying many Our purpose fhen is clear. Briefly, it is to win better wages sections of the Wagner Act, an since the Act's passage on June The hospitalized men would and working conditions and to protect our membership against Act which had legally guaran­ 23, all election petitions which enjoy hearing from their friends insecurity. We are an economic organization committed to a policy teed many of labor's rights. have been on file with the NLRB | , , have been held up. Both the,^"<^ shipmates. Brothers of economic action. There is no need to go into Political strikes, therefore, have no place in our strategy. We Huron and Wyandotte elections wishing to help break the mon­ the many sections of the Act in regard the political strike as a futile and unproductive weapon. detail as that has been done in were set before this date, and otony for the two Seafarers can Organizations which go all-out for the political strike almost with­ other articles appearing in the that's why we got them through. write to them care of the hospi­ out exception place their responsibility to their memberships below But all other seven SIU peti- tal. SEAFARERS LOG and the WEST the political ambitions of scheming politicians, who are committed COAST SAILORS. to a line laid down by other politicans far removed from the trade However, we are stating for union battle-fronts. the record that the SIU has been Political strikes generally are used by unions whose member­ opposed to this slave-labor legis­ ship is hpgtied by a minority political group interested in further­ lation right from the start, and ing political interests first and the membership's economic stand­ Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, the SIU will always be opposed ing second. For the classic example of how this works we need as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: only look at the comn>unist-controlled unions, all of which are to any laws which curtail the (a) That he be a citizen of the United States. on the road to becoming arms of the CP, to be swung in any way democratic rights of a free Amer­ ican labor movement. , (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International the commie plotters so decide. Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ Despite the fact that the SIU ous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately Political Strikes For Union Purpose is opposed to the Taft-Hartley prior to date of nomination. Act and the principles for which Besides fogging the economic purpose of the union, political it stands, the five autonomous (c) Any candidate tor Agent or joint patrolman must have strikes confuse the membership until they can no longer distinguish Districts of the SIU and the In­ three years of sea service in, any one of three depailments. Any between a legitimate economic beef and a political gripe nursed ternational Executive Board rec­ candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea by a few within their ranks. A union spending half its time on ognize the fact that the SIU will service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ political strikes and the other half on economic beefs pretty soon have to operate within the re­ sels in unlicensed capacity. finds it's just about as effective as a tennis racket with no strings. strictions of this vicious Act un­ (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while They're swinging at the air. They're in the same boat as the guy til it is repealed, amended or employed as an officer of the Union. who kept hollering, "wolf, wolf," so often that when he ftctually otherwise declared unconstitu­ (e) That he be an active and full book member and show did need help, nobody paid any attention to him. four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed When the political strikfe enters the business of a union, you're tional. rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not ap" setting the stage for bickering that could well destroy the union SIU POLICY ply to officials and other office holders working fof the Union from within. The outfit starts to break off into groups opposing In line with this SIU policy, during current year for period of four months or longer. each other on political grounds and get to hating so much they the various SIU Districts and the can't get together when unity is needed on an economic beef. Look Any paember who can qualify may nominate himself for at the NMU where the commie gang will disagree on everything International are complying with office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, that might better their membership's position, just because the the sections of the T-H Act which naming the particular office and submitting the necessary call for copies of the Union Con­ rest of the guys won't swallow their line. proof of qualification as listed above. The Seafarers knows damned well that its first and foremost stitution and financial statements The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer job is to see to it that the membership is well paid under first- to be furnished, and for the sign­ must be in his office not later than Oct. 15, 1947, together with ing of non-communist affidavits i rate working conditions and to protect its standards whenever a lucent passport photo and a short statement of the candidate's •Mer attack. And from a comparison of accomplishments on the by all SIU officials. Union history and activities. The SIU is complying with VANCOti Vront, it seems the Seafarers way is the best way. We make these provisions, not because the X pay off! Send Them Word Qualifications For Office �Page Four From Folsom Street Wharf To Rincon Hill TBB SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 10, 1947 Daily Labor Paper Needed, Says ITU Leader INDIANAPOLIS — A renewed call for a national daily labor Secretary-Treasurer paper was sounded last week by No applications will be accepted by this com­ Second Vice-president Elmer mittee unless the application blanks are prop­ Brown, of the International Ty­ erly filled out with a complete record of the pographical Union-AFL. applicant's dues record covering at least one "The need for a daily labor year's sea time; dues records covering 18 months' time on a permit or tripcard; must have the port press grows with each minute," in which he was cleared from the General Strike, declared Brown writing in his the Chairman of the Strike Committee and the column in the Typographical date; the port where he was cleared from the Journal. "The failure or unwill­ Isthmian Strike, the date and the Chairman of the ingness of a section of our big Strike Committee; must have a rating above that daily newspapers to fairly re­ of an OS, Wiper, or Messinaii and must .show such port labor news and their con­ rating to the person who takes his application to tinued apologies for the TaftHartley law dilute the freedom send to Headquarters. of the press and lay all our Am­ Negotiations erican newspapers open to at­ Negotiations with Isthmian are still going along tack as the voice of reaction." slowly, but the points used- in the agreement up until this time are up to par with agreements be­ The ITU leader said he advo­ tween the SlU and other .companies. We arq now cated a daily labor paper which would emphasize labor news bu(> working on the Deck Department rules. report events fairly and not The General Rules have been agreed upon with make labor news into propagan­ the exception of the penalty cargo. This should be da or editorials. "We ought to ironed out to the satisfaction of both parties with­ have a labor press which would out too much trouble. put to shame some of our dail­ The St. Lawrence Navigation Company at last ies, busily propagandizing through signed the standard agreement with the Union colored news stories and empha­ after it was obvious that the Union would not be sis of news," he continued. able to get men to sail the ships unless such an "We had better get busy pro­ agreement was signed. moting such a labor press or the The American Eastern Steamship Company is freedom of press, a necessary still holding out on a few points, but they now pillar of freedom and democracy, have two ships in port and before the time the may be destroyed because the ships sail they probably will have signed the American people are no longer agreement. excited when someone wants to control the daily press. Credentials Committee A Committee on Credentials shall be elected at "The American people have the Headquarters meeting tonight for the pur­ become apathetic about defend­ pose of examining the credentials of the candi­ ing the freedom of the press," dates for the election of officers for the SlU for Brown declared, "because they the year 1948 and prepare a ballot on same. seriously doubt that the big This committee shall be a paid committee, con­ dailies fairly and truthfully re­ sisting of six full book members in good standing, port the news. They cannot help two from each department. Nominations for this but note "that the press is usual­ committee shall be opened under New Business. ly on the side of big business This committee will meet the 16th day of October and monopoly and against the at the Headquarters Office, 51 Beaver Street, little people who work for a New York. living." American seamen will always By J. P. SHULER, remember Folsom Street Wharf Union Halls and Rincon Hill, for in these The Wilkcrson Steamship Company will soon two places waterfront history begin operating at least one ship out of the Port was made and the foundations of Miami, Fla. Eastern Steamship Company is of our Seafarers International going to have both the Evangeline and the Yar­ mouth hitting the Port of Miami. The Peninsular Union laid. and Occidental Line is going to start making In the hard lean years between three trips in to Miami instead of two. 1874 and 1885 a young Scandi­ Therefore, it is easy to see the necessity of a navian seaman named Andrew Union Representative in that port. This Hall Furuseth, together with a small was closed sometime ago and the Tampa Rep­ group of supporters, worked tire­ resentatives were making the Port of Miami. Now it will be an impossibility for Repre­ lessly to organize a seamen's sentatives to be in Miami fi'om Tampa at all times union. they are needed. Therefore, it is hereby recom­ Their meeting place was the mended that the Union open an office in the Folsom Street Wharf and, despite Port of Miami and place a Representative there on a temporary basis, at least as long as the all difficulties, they stuck to the Eastern ships are on that run. job and finally succeeded in or­ In its present condition, the building in Phil­ ganizing the Coast Seamen's adelphia isn't adequate for the membership's needs. We have had several propositions for Union in 1885. buying a building in that port, but none of them This union shortly succeeded has panned out to be very much. in bringing about an amalgama­ With a few renovations, the Philadelphia Hall tion with the Steamshipmen's could be put in good shape. The owner of that Union, and in 1888 the two mer­ building has agreed to go along and do most ged into the Sailors Union of the of this work. However, there may be additional expenses that the Union will have to pay. It will Pacific, parent organization of be held to a minimum, and it is hereby recom­ the present-day Seafarers Inter­ mended that the membership go on record to undergo the additional expenses necessary to put national Union. the Union Hall in Philadelphia in good shape. It isn't a very long distance from Folsom Street and the EmIssuance of Books As per action taken by the membership in the barcadero to Rincon Hill, but in time sixty years separated the previous two meetings, the books were opened for two places in waterfront history mem.bership admission on September 25. Instruc­ tions were sent to each port on the procedure —1874 to 1934. to be followed, along with the applications for In 1874 the shipowners were full books. Some of the ports seem to have become con­ unable to stop the birth of the fused with the instructions. Initiation fees are to Union, and in 1934 the Union be collected from no applicant until such a time proved its maturity by beating as the application has been accepted by a com­ back the combined attack of the mittee ifi Headquarters. When an application is shipowners, the policO, the Na­ accepted, the port where the man applied will tional Guard, and the company be notified and also a list of the men accepted will finks. be published in the SEAFARERS LOG. On July 5, 1934, the "Battle of Rincon Hill" took place, a bat­ Breaking Ground tle with one side having all the armament, and arrayed against the guns, teargas, and clubs was only the seamen's determination. When the smoke cleared, 109 By JACK (AUSSIE) SHRIMPTON strikers lay wounded, and two, Nick Bordoise and Howard The writer of these articles has been a member of the SIU Sperry, were dead. But the pickfor several years and is an old hand in thei Stewards Department. etlines remained firm and the His views here are not necessarily the policy of the SIU, but '34 Strike was won. rather observations and suggestions for making work in the Stewards Department on passenger ships an easier task. This A monument stands on the week's article is the third in a series. Embarcadero, in front of the "The Assistant Chief StewardtFerry Building, memorializing is the Chief Steward's "strong He must carry the trust and Andrew Fujruseth, whose unre­ right arm and buckler." He is confidence of the entire unlicen­ mitting efforts and untiring ac­ sed crew and must be ever ready usually in charge of the messing tivities in the development of •of the crew and the cleanliness to go to bat in its interest. the Union took the SUP from of the messhalls and store rooms. To him falls the job of handling Folsom Street infancy to Rincon He should supervise the serving the hundred and one little details Hill maturity. of the passengers' meals from the that crop up daily aboard a pas­ On the corner of Harrison and saloon pantry, and should inspect senger ship, and his main occu­ Fremont Streets, where Rincon the public rooms at least twice pation is to take as much respon­ Hill starts, ground has been bro­ an evening. sibility from the shoulders of the ken for the SUP-31U Building. On some ships he is in com­ Chief Steward as he is able. It is fitting that the building plete charge of the Stewards De­ On vessels that carry only one should be located in the proxim­ partment's o'vertime, a duty Storekeeper he must watch his ity of the greatest Union strug­ which often keeps him working storerooms and refrigerators with gle, with its foundation imbed­ into the wed, small hours. the eye of a lynx not only to pre­ ded firmly in San Francisco rock AVAILABLE JONES vent theft but more important, to —rock as sturdy as the character The Assistant Chief Steward prevent spoilage. and determination of Andrew should work in close cooperation All stores should be issued Furuseth. with the Storekeeper and Chief through him, and on ships where This building will be a monu­ Pantryman and at all times be this is done he should be avail­ ment and a memorial to those available to crew and passengers able to sign all storebooks for alike. whose efforts have made it pos­ the leading hands. If he has cause to discipline a sible for the Union to flourish CAN TAKE PLACE member of the Stewards Depart­ and to advance the just cause of merchant seamen. Above all, Operating the shovel is oldh- ment he should do it through the By this means nothing leaves Second Steward who is the work­ the storerooms without his know­ it will be a home and a citadel timer Nick Jortall. Standing ing boss of the ship. He should ledge and signature and, too, aids —a guarantee that the Seafarers International Union is here to on the treads is SUP Secretary- never make this his responsi­ in keeping down the all-impor­ tant cost of a passenger ship. Treasurer Harry Lundeberg. bility. stay, forever. Assistant Steward's Duties Require Harmony With The Department Chief The Assistant Chief Steward, too, must be completely familiar with the running of the entire Stewards Department. He must be ready to take the Chief Stew­ ards place in an emergency. Like the small boys, he must "be at all times seen but sel­ dom heard," for on a well-run ship he will have little cause to assert himself directly. If he sees something wrong, his duty is to tell the Second Stew­ ard who will have it taken care of; on passenger complaints, which he handles, tact and diplomacy are necessary quali­ ties in this position. At the end of the voyage he is responsible for the physical in­ ventory; a job in itself which will take up much of his time. He and the Assistant Port Steward should always be on tap when stores are being loaded and it is on his say so that the Chief Steward will accept or re­ ject them. His work can either enchance or cancel the best efforts of a competent Chief Steward and, if both of them run in harness, they can do much towards makinr* the ship a popular one, bqth.' the passengers and cre\y _ , t �Friday, October 10, 1947. TEE SEAFARERS LOG LIFE on thie GREAT LAKES \ VANCOtr^ - "'"'A ' Page Five �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 10. 1947 Upsurge Tops Slow Week In Philadelphia Galveston Will Support ILA If Strike Comes By EDDIE HIGDON By KEITH ALSOP PHILADELPHIA — Well, this port like others on the Atlantic Coast, seems to have suffered a slump in shipping. We had six days here in which hardly any­ By JOHN MOGAN one was shipped, but on Wednes­ BOSTON—Another very slow day, October 1, we started ship­ week just passed for the port of ping again, and before the week Boston. Very few jobs appeared was out, more than 42 men had on the board and business was taken jobs off the board. • ^ T j • x at a low point. Judging from Three Isthmian scows were in^^j^^ number of members coming during the past few days. One jj^ from other ports looking for was a payoff, and on'the whole, jobs things must be pretty rough all were clean and in good con­ all along the line. However, it dition. Some of the brass-hats on can only be temporary for all . . i ports, and for Boston, in particthese ships are giving our Slow Week In Boston, But Future Looks Rosy bers a hard time. They don't, Saturday morning saw shipseem to realize that the Union ^ p-^^g ^p again. The won the Bargaining Rights with ^ SS Glacier Park pulled into the the company, and that the of- Cities Service docks in E. Brainficers can't throw their weight' tree for a Saturday afternoon , , X I pay-off; and the calendar shows around as they could before. f. L. . . , « ^ ! that two more tankers pay-offs Let's hope that this word of are scheduled for Monday—one warning is sufficient. If not, the in Portland, the SS York, which SIU will take steps to force the was out nine months, and the message home. other in Mellville, R. I., the SS The Bull Run, a tanker recent- "^^e Dalles, which is coming in ly contracted to the Seafarers,' from a 3 or 4-months' foreign was at Petty's Island for payoff. So that at this writing, it Brother Tilley reported that the ' would appear that there will be payoff was very clean, and that Jobs for most of the members all beefs were settled at the "oxt week, The SS Yarmouth has folded point of production. Members of the crew are so pleased with the new . contract that very few of them had to be replaced on the ship. OLDTIMERS RETURN up on her run -to Nova Scotia and most of the crew laid off. Around the 10th of the month, though, she'll, be hiring again for the cruise out of New York. When the Yarmouth takes off from the Avenue, it is a good sign that everybody with over $3.00 will also figure on ways and means of ducking the New England fall and winter. In fact, a goodly number of the boys aroimd here just wait until the birds start their long flight southward, and then hoist the seabag out of the baggageroom and follow. It'll be Spring before many of them are seen in these parts again—even at a pay­ off. EVERYTHING SMOOTH The port is in good shape, no beefs outstanding, and every­ thing going smoothly. Thei-e is talk in shipping circles of in­ creased activity in the port; but most of us have heard the poli­ ticians predict booms that never materialized on several previous occasions. Why, even the sea­ gulls have left their old haunts around here in order to eat! As San Francisco Holds Ceremony Breaking Ground For New Hall By W. H. SIMMONS Oldtimers Blackie Gardner, Leo * Gillis, C. Foley, and others are SAN FRANCISCO—We start­ paid clean with all beefs squared with us again, and it is a pleas­ ed last week off by breaking away. The Delegates did a bangure to see them. Brother Gardner ground for the new Sailors Un- up job' on this one, and it was a states that he has been down in building here. pleasure to handle the vessel. the Gulf for the past six months, ^ ceremony, with A Calmar ship, the SS Pennenjoying that Southern Hospital- hundreds of SIU-SUP members mar, was in for a turn-around. present, and with a priest to bless Believe it or not, for a Calmar ship, this one was in good shape. Right now the main beef we the proceedings, have is on the men who take | All the fellows are anxious to Delegate Hogan deserves a low time off in the wrong way. Some gee the building completed, as bow for his work on this scow. Isthmian's Kenyon Victory paid of the members, as soon as they , the plans call for the finest setoff in Pedro, and then proceeded payoff, take three days off with-1 up of any trade union on the out calling the Hall for a re-, West Coast. No doubt our mem- here. While in this port we had placement. This is against, the bers will want the same sort of a beef with the operator to get Union rules, so when a man thing for the Atlantic and Gulf the ship fumigated. Now all is takes time off he should remem- District in the port of New York. well. The above three instances prove ber to call the Hall for a relief, It wouldn't be a bad idea at that if we keep pqunding away and pay the relief according to ' on the responsibilities of crewthe Union regulations. We have several East Coast members, it is going to be a big If a man is off more than and Gulf Coast visitors out here help in keeping SIU ships in good three days, he automatically for­ now. Paul Hall, New York Agent shape and ready to sail on sched­ feits his job, and there is no and Director of Organization; Cal ule. sense in his going back to the Tanner, Mobile Agent; and LindThe port of Wilmington was ship to put up a beef. All Ships' j sey Williams, general organizer; closed up last week as a result Delegates should take note of are all out here representing the of a beef betvneen the longshore­ this. SIU at the AFL convention, in men and the. operators. A total Another evil which pesters us addition to representing the Un- of 16 ships were caught in port. is about men quitting before the a meeting of the AFL We can't tell how long the tieship weighs anchor. K the man Maritime Trades Department. up will last, or whether or not They were given a big hand I it will spread up and down the can't obtain his pay, he should get a voucher from the Purser at the last SUP meeting, and j Coast. As soon as we have more showing how much is coming since this is the first time in details we will let the memberto him in salary and overtime. many moons that the fellows ship know through the columns This should also be signed by have been out this way, they have of the LOG. been meeting many old friends. the head of the Department. Shipping for the Black Gang The Ponce De Leon, Waterman, is especially good out here. As a Then,when the ship sails, pay­ paid off here this week, and she matter of fact we have a hard ment won't be held up by the time filling all the jobs. A&G company agent as he will have members paying off on this Coast written evidence that a certain should make it their business to amount of money is due for ser­ ship off this coast instead of vices rendered. If you don't find linen going East where shipping is in when you go aboard your We have had a few cases a slump. ship, notify the Hall at once. where men failed to do this I see that the credentials are A telegram from Le Havre or simple thing, and as a conse­ already coming in for the Gen­ Singapore won't do you any quence they could not be paid eral Elections. That's good. Let's good. It's your bed and you make it a hot race this time and imtil the Captain was contacted, have to lie in it. or until the ship returned from then go to town next year for the voyage. more gains. AHENTION! long as the tankers get up this way with oil, though the seamen at least can figure on working. Again it is forcefully impi-essed on all hands how much the West Coast tanker contracts mean to the SIU, and makes them even more eager to get some of the East Coast compan­ ies into an SIU agreement. And we here are especially anxious to see Cities Service lined up, as there are spells when these scows pay off art Braintree at the rate of one a week. I have found that these week­ ly epistles should, be dated. This past week many men have reg­ istered from other ports where shipping was slow, and on talk­ ing with them I have learned that they decided to come here because of an article of mine which appeared in the LOG. However, the boys should always keep in mind that these articles are written at least a week be­ fore publication — and in this business one week is enough time for a lot of changes to take place. Right now, I could safely say that on Monday, October 6, we are going to have very good ship­ ping; for the rest of the week after that, it would be purely guesswork. I do believe, how­ ever, that the present slump, which apparently has affected several ports, will end very shortly, and when it does we'll hear the old cry about not en­ ough members to take the jobs off the boards. Ah, but isn't it so much better that way? NO NEWS?? Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: JACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAVANNAH SAN JUAN BUFFALO NORFOLK MARCUS HOOK TOLEDO TAMPA NEW ORLEANS The deadljnb for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday proceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. GALVESTON — Everything on the shipping front is moving along in good style with nothing sensational to report pertaining to ships and shipping. We expect to see some action the end of this week when the ILA will hit the bricks unless the operators agree to the demand for hiring halls for longshoremen. This is a sore spot on the wa­ terfront in this port and the longshoremen have decided, TaftHartley or not, that the time has come for a Hiring Hall just as the seamen have it. Midnight Friday is the dead­ line after which the longshore­ men will walk off the piers; nat­ urally we will go along With them to the full extent of our ability. The Hiring Hall means a hell of a lot to ys so we can appreciate their feelings on this beef. We had two payoffs this week. The Caleb Strong of Waterman and the Louis McLain, Mississ­ ippi both paid off in fair style. 111 /I lil V1 (J POOR MEAT On the Strong, the whole crew was just recuperating from the ill effects of eating bad hambur­ ger. They wex-e up in the air <C5 over the poor quality of the meat and with good reason, too; a few of them still looked a lit­ tle green around the gills. We settled the matter of bum meat by having the entire store removed from the ship. We signed on the James Jack­ son, Waterman, and at the same time squared away a b^ef which has been hanging fire for ten trips. The galley stove has been on the fritz all this time and the company never attempted to cor­ rect the situation. We went* to work on the beef and the company made the nec­ essary repairs to the satisfaction of the crew and Stewards De­ partment. As for ships in transit we had the Seatrain New York here and the Matthew Deddy, Alcoa, over at Freeport. Both ships were covered and seemed to be in good shape. GOOD EXPERIENCE Brother Paul Warren, who has been chasing ships around the Great Lakes all summer, arrived in town a few days ago and has gone right to work on the ships in this vicinity. The speed he developed in contacting the Lak­ ers during their short stop off s is doing him service down here; he is there, Johnny-on-the-spot, when they tie uff. The few gashounds remaining in this port must be holing up somewhere, I haven't seen any in quite awhile. Maybe the hpi*" cost of drinking has forced.''' on the wagon. y'' m �Friday, October 10, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers Tnternaiional Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. Gbiseling Great Lakes Operator Is Openly Inviting Disaster By FRED FARNEN LOG Page Seven Foc'sie Conversation: An Oldtime Seafarer Sets A Freeloader Straight On Unionism By HERBERT JANSEN CHICAGO—Well, the old sea­ son a 1 shipping slowdown has finally hit the Windy City. During the past week we only shipped a few men, as follows: 6 Wheelsmen, 4 AB's, 1 OS, Firemen, 1 Wiper and 1 Cabin Boy. This slackup always hits here around this time due to the ships making the Lake Erie ports in order to fill the gap there. Only ship in port in the last few days was the Tanker Westcoat. She loaded for Duluth, and will come right back here. A short while ago, two Lakes seamen were heard discussing various Union problems aboard their ship, and we think it's worth passing on to you. 'For obvious reasons, we're labeling one of these guys "These" and the other "Those." These: "You know, Those, a Union is a great thing for the seamen. Don't you think so?" Those: "Yes, I think it is." These: "Look here. Every time you have a beef all you have to do is go up to a Mate or En­ gineer and tell them that you are a Union man, and that this is a Union ship with a contract covering it." Those: "Wait a minute. These. That's not all you have-to do." These: "Oh, yes, it is, if you use your head." Those. "What do you mean, use your head?" It's been that way since I started paid any attention to that stuff." to sail, and guys before me. Be­ Those: "That's it! It's chiselers fore that it was nothing for a like you who never pay any at­ seaman to work 12 to 20 hours tention to Union matters. You daily with bum chuck and no pay your couple of bucks, and pay to speak of for your efforts. that's that. You think that's all Also, you were shoved around you have to do. like animals. "No, Sir! That's not the score. "Believe me, it wasn't guys You're a part of the Union, and like you who helped the seamen whatever you do reflects on aU get what they have today! It was of us. men who went out on a beef the "What you should do is to at­ right way, when they were de­ tend your Union meetings when­ manding conditions. They did ever one is held. Keep in touch not think of themselves. with the Union Hall, and know "They knew they were being the SIU score. Don't come shoved around, and wanted to around in the middle of the sea­ better themselves as human be­ son, and try to change the con­ ings. They fought end won by tract to suit yourself." doing things the right way. And These: "You sure don't sound don't think that they didn't lose like any rank-and-filer. The way some of their fights." you talk, you would take any­ These: "You're right. They thing that the company dishes didn't win all of them." out to you." Those: "Conect. It was fel­ Those: ""When you talk ranklows like you who did the dam­ and-filer, be sure you know what age." rank-and-file means. You're talk­ These: "What do you mean, ing like a self-individualist. Also, guys like me?" you're the kind of a guy who Those: "Well, when an agree- puts a nickel in the slot, and ex­ in e n t is reached between the pects .to hit a jackpot right away. Union and the Company, the first These: "Well, anyway I have thing to be done is to take the my Union book. How about agreement to the members for yours?" ratification. If it is accepted, Those: "Here it is. Paid up then it is signed." six months in advance. How's These: "I never had a chance yours?" to ratify any agreement." These: "Guess I'm about four Those: "How come?" months in arrears." These: "I don't know. I never Yes. It actually happened! DETROIT—In the past, the [ fectly legal under the contract SIU Great Lakes District has and the Taft-Hartley Act, of usually managed to establish and making Mr. Browning live up to maintain a fair give-and-take re­ the terms of our signed agree­ lationship with our contracted ment. The SIU Great Lakes District ship operators. Today, we still maintain that same relationship intends to completely fulfill all with the great majority of our contractual obligations as in the past. We are giving fair wai-noperators. ing to any would-be chiseling However, there are a few ex­ operators that we expect them ceptions to this rule, and notable to live up to the terms of their among these is the T. H. Brown­ ing Steamship Company. This contract with the SIU. If they do not, then any form particular outfit operates seven of direct action which the SIU old scows: Penobscot, S o n o r a, takes will be fully deserved. Moloney, Coralia, Crescent City, Sometimes it takes a hard les­ Hewitt and Sultana. son costing a little bit of money Although the SIU contract to make some of these greedy with this operator is a fair one individuals realize that the SIU from the point of both the Great Lakes District is a mili­ Union and the Company, the tant organization that will fight Browning Company has continu­ for the rights of the members at ously tried to avoid the payment all times and with all available of legitimate overtime, the prop­ WRONG WAY weapons. er upkeep of their vessels, and Our recoi'd in this respect These: "Well, suppose you By WILLIAM RENTZ the settlement of numerous beefs. should speak for itself. On the think you have some overtime This constant attempt to shirk Lakes, just as on the West, East BALTIMORE — Shipping in important factor in the coming coming, and you want to make their responsibilities under the and Gulf Coasts, the SIU is a big check, all you have to do this port continues at reduced elections. These guys feel that terms of an SIU contract has known for its reputation of al­ pace in spite of our expectations the Law has been talked to grown continuously worse since ways living up to it's word. We is to go to the Mate or Engineer that this week would see an up­ death and no one is interested in the passage of the infamous Taft- are also known as a democratic- and start hollering that you are surge in payoffs and sign-ons. hearing or talking about it any­ entitled to it. If he tries to turn Hartley Act. ally-run, militant labor union. Usually when we expect a more. you down, all you do is to start In fact, it seems as though Our parting words to any ship­ a little stink. Get some of the good bunch of ships to hit port These guys should make a this Company is trying to pro­ owners with chiseling ideas in new boys who have only been they come in as expected, but stop in the Baltimore Hall some voke certain direct action by the their heads is to think twice be­ sailing a short time to back you this week was an exception. time and listen to what the guys SIU. fore violating a contract with the up. They don't know the score Where they went to, no one talk about; they'll learn a few here seems to know. We'll take things. They wouldn't believe Matters have reached such a SIU. any way." If not, any resultant, action by stage that the average Great Those; "What do you, mean, the optirr|istic view and state their ears because it doesn't jibe that shipping will be better with what they want to believe. Lakes Seafarer is wary of tak­ the Seafarers members in order back you up?" come next week., How those guys love to live in ing a job on one of these old to bring any violators into line These: "Well, if you can get Fjor payoffs this week we had a vacuum. Browning rustbuckets, and as a will be strictly on their own five or six of them to back you result of their condition, the heads. up and make an attempt to pile the Steelore, Ore Line; William VOLUNTEERS READY turnover on these particular off with you, the company comes Kamaka, South Atlantic; John Now that Isthmian is buttoned ships is much higher than on any across because they don't want B. Waterman; and Robert Tux- up solidly in the SIU locker, other fleet under SIU contract. to lose time getting replace­ ford, Robin Line. Only five ships for the week—not too good the men around here who have ments." The following telegram was done excellent jobs as volunteer SIU RESPONSIBILITY received from Ed Coester, Agent Those: "Is that what the Union for this port. Sign-ons were no better with organizers are looking around It is the responsibility of the of the Seattle Branch, SUP, means to you?" for new fields to conquer. SIU as a Union and our respon­ Monday, October 6: These: "Sui-e. What do you only two ships calling for crews. We can't do too much for them The Citadel Victoiy, Isthmian sibility as members to see that "Little Wop passed away at think I pay my dues for?" in this port at the moment, so a contract is lived up to once it 3 a.m. this morning. Funeral Those: "If that's why you're and the Mandan Victory, Water­ the boj's are heading for Marcus is signed and ratified by the Thursday. Johnson and Sons." paying dues, then all you think man. Hook and the tanker field. There TRANSITS FEW membership. Thus came the final voyage of of is yourself. Do you think that is always a demand for organiz­ It's our responsibility, and by one of the most colorful mem­ jmu are the only one paying The other ships in port—trans­ ers aboard the tankers, so go to the same token, it's that of the bers of the Sailor Union. dues?" its—were likewise few and far it boys. Company to see that they and These: "No, I guess there are between. They were the John Joe was tiny in "size, but what The latest dope has it that the their representatives fulfill their he lacked in stature, he certainly a lot of other guys besides me Riddle and Williamson, Water­ State of Maryland is going to side of the bargain, too. made up for in guts. He never paying dues into the Union." man; Emilia, Bull Line; Roamer, build some new piers in this Neither the Browning manage­ knew the meaning of the word Those: "You're damn right Alcoa and the Sea Hawk, Isth­ port, so things should look a lit­ ment nor the Browning repre­ fear, and had the heart of a lion. there are! There are some guys mian. Pretty small pickings for tle brighter for shipping. sentatives aboard their ships In all our beefs; the 1934 like you who pay. dues, and anyone anxious to grab a ship. It'll be a long time before they have been living up to the agree­ strike, tanker strike, 1936 strike, there are thousands of others There were a few beefs on the will be ready for use, but the ment. In some instances, we fink book fight and hiring hall paying their dues to keep the ships, but they were settled be­ fact that they have been given have found that the officers have fights, you always found Voltero SIU going in the fight to keep fore the payoff with e\'erything the go-ahcad signal is a step in authorized overtime work, and in the thick of the struggles to the wages and conditions that due the crews straightened out the right direction. this same legitimate overtime improve the conditions of the we are enjoying today. Those and collected. In fact, at the has been refused by certain membership of the Sailors Union. guys are not chiseling because moment there isn't a single beef Browning shoreside officials. The Little Wop is gone, but they pay dues. No! They pay to hanging fire in this port. This situation must be changed! he certainly is not forgotten. help guys like you get an even Anytime that shipping is slow Certainly, the SIU is not going Wherever SUP men meet, tales break." and the membership has a few All applications for unemploy­ to stand for continued contract of the "little man" with the big These: "What do you mean, hours to talk things over, the ment insurance in New York violations by Browning or by heart will be exchanged. even break? Don't we work 56 subject most discussed around City must be made through the ^ any other operator who thinks So long, Joe. We know that hours a week and the guy on a here is the infamous Taft-Hart­ offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ " +>\at he can evade his responsi- when you arrive in "Fiddler's shoreside job only 40 hours?" ley Act. stead of the District offices, as Green," you'll be greeted with Those: "Sure, you work 56 VANCOOV\ under an SIU contract. Some guys say that the Law is formerly. ".e ways and means, per- open arms. Happy Landing. hours a week. That's the game. a dead pigeon as far as being an Port Baltimore Is Running Slow; Shipping Pick-Up Is Expected "Little Wop" Dies Attention Members! �' 'v.. - V j THE Page^Eight SEAFARERS LOG New York Shipping Holds Steady Despite Chaos Of World Series Friday. October 10. 1947 Action Brings Quick Remedy For Slocum Crew By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Business and bers contacted the Hall and told For six months the Joshua Slo­ shipping have continued at a good us the Skipper had announced cum made trips to Europe and and steady pace this week in the payoff for 4 P. M. The crewfollowing each trip a repair list New York, which is more than member was told that 4 P. M. was made which called for new can be said for the rest of this was a bad hour that day and a By JOSEPH VOLPIAN ports in the foc'sles. Patrolman wouldn't be able to town. Special Services Representative The World Series turned this make it. Nothing was gained when the It so happened that at that town upside down for a whole Discipline meted out to mer­ committee and hurt the Union list was presented to fhe com­ week, disrupting everything be-, hour Patrolmen were to payoff pany, so the ship continuefT its chant seamen is particularly as a whole. tween the Bronx and Brooklyn, j five ships and handle two signsailing lacking the ports. As an illustration of^ the situa­ severe. Quite recently, however, Here in the Hall the fellows ons. South Atlantic Steamship we have been successful in elim­ tion as it now exists, we got a ganged around the radios, inas­ SHIP PAID OFF call last week from one of our Company made no attempt to much as the television set didn't inating one element of the triple larger contracted companies, ad­ make the repairs as long as the come through with the goods in The seaman from the Sunset jeopardy confronting seamen vising us that four of our mem­ crews didn't press their beef. The time. went back to the ship and the whereby the skipper could log bers were caught by the Customs company was more than content What finally came of the bat­ crew paid off without a Patrol­ men going ashore with various to let things slide. him, the Coast Guard could then tling, I don't have to say; the man present. So far nothing has items of ship's gear. In the men's But things changed quickly important thing is that it is all come of the incident, but if any step in and finally the civil au­ suitcases were found linen, cut­ when a new crew went aboard disputed overtime should crop up thorities might take over. over—until next spring. lery, etc. the Slocum two weeks ago in Jobs continued plentiful in the the men will lose out on the We have dealt successfully with Baltimore. The new gang picked DRIVE ON Deck and Engine Departments, money. the Coast Guard to the extent up the repair list of the previous This tanker, like most, is in the that today all is pretty quiet as but slowed down somewhat in The company informed us that crew and presented it to the com­ coastwise trade. It usually makes far as any trouble from that quar­ the Stewards Department. considerable pressure is being pany, but they, too, got the cold By next week the situation two-week trips with quick turn­ ter is concerned. brought on the operators to pros­ stare. may be entirely different, so arounds. It is impossible to hit ecute to the letter all cases where Now we are going after those The ship pulled out of Balti­ don't head for New York before^^®®® ships every time they hit there is definite evidence of ship­ cases wherein the civil author­ more and stopped at New York. getting the dope on the shipping Port. There is always a large ities are involved. Particularly board theft. situation number of ships in this port to be There the crew held a meeting, This is part of a current cam­ elected delegates and decided to contacted and the tankers some­ with respect to several types of shipboard beefs, such as deser­ paign, especially in the Port of BRASS RING times have to be neglected. put an end to the run-around. tion, pilferage of ship's gear, etc., New York, sponsored by water­ They notified the company that However, if you are on a tank­ The brass rings for good pay­ we know that laws affecting sea­ front police, the FBI and other nothing would move until the re­ er having a lot of beefs, come to offs this week go to the Lahiana| men are stringent and sometimes groups to stamp out what they pairs were made. Victory, Robin, Line and the Jean the Union Hall and the man be- unfair. say is a rising percentage of pil­ LaFitte, Waterman. Both ships hind the counter will help PATROLMAN DISPATCHED We are now trying to soften ferage. hit port and paid off in good straighten the beefs before the We realized that the four men the effect of deserters penalties payoff. The Union Hall was notified of by seeing that the men receive who were apprehended would the crew's action and Patrolman Usually a Patrolman will hit your ship but if one is not avail­ the money for the work they possibly receive sentences of 12 Siekmann was dispatched to the able at the moment, the Union have done up to the time they in­ to 18 months in jail if the case ship. With the Patrolman they Hall is as good as the ship for fringed upon the law, along with went to a court. settling disputed overtime or any the retention of their personal Therefore, we persuaded the effects. other beef. operator to refrain from prose­ cution on the promise that we SQUARE DEAL ISTHMIAN NEGOTIATIONS would see to it that the Union We have discussed this matter properly disciplined the men. The Negotiating Committee, with certain companies and have which has been meeting with We succeeded in convincing the convinced them that, inasmuch Isthmian, is making very good as their primary objective is to company that the Union could do progress on the working rules. have the men work aboard their a better and more effective job The General Rules are out of ships under terms of the con­ of disciplining, if the case was the way and at the moment they tract, it would be much more not put through the courts. are going over the working rules practicable to go easy on the In an effort to correct the in­ for the Deck Department. desertion changes and report vio­ equities in the laws affecting It shouldn't be too long be- lations to the Union, instead. shape. They were easy tasks for seamen, the Seafarers Interna­ the Patrolmen who paid them fore we have the whole thing We feel that we can do a bet­ tional Union therefore, is push­ off, and they deserve a salute, presented to the membership. ing ahead with plans to take over On the I.aFitte a couple of the Lately, the Patrolmen have ter and more effective job of dis­ the job of disciplining men on ciplining the offenders, and at boys tried to smuggle some goods commented on the dwindling SIU ships who run afoul of regu­ past the Customs Inspectors with- number of gashounds on the ship, the same time give all concerned lations. out success. They have been They are becoming less frequent a -square deal. We are trying to arrange meet­ The point to be stressed here sailing long enough to know the the payoffs, and are becomings with operators to allow the is that we make contracts with score on this, but they still ing a rarity at -the Hall, Union to take over jurisdiction in the companies to supply them thought they could get away with The Doorman says that the gasDAVID FAIR something. , hounds have learned to give the with competent men to man the cases where crewmembers are ships. charged by operators with con­ Seamen' should have better ^^^berth since the memIf these men do not discharge duct resulting in physical dam­ took the beef to the Skipper and sense than to try to pull these to crack down their duties and conduct them­ age to the ship, loss of property, gave him the crew's decision. capers. The customs men are al- on their activities selves in a capable manner, they neglect of the ship's welfare, deways on the look-out for mer" "P Deck Delegate David Fair, AB, hinder the Union's negotiating chant seamen, and they crack ^ook a broad hint. led the crew in its decision and (Continued on Page 9) down" hard when they get one. was backed up by a Deck De­ partment composed entirely of We had a rush of tankers in full Bookmembers. port during the past week, among them the Sunset, Pacific Tank­ The solid front presented by ers. She was due to payoff here, the crew had its effect almost in­ so we contacted the company to stantly. The next morning 51 learn the exact hour. SS BEAUREGARD C. L. Perry 10.00 H. B. Thomas 5.00 R. K. Tompkins 15.00 ports were put aboard and in­ stalled. At the same time minor They couldn't give us a defin­ A. F. Mazamelle 3.00 C. P. Rasher 5.00 R. J. Brown 5.00 C. Sterner 10.00 carpenter repairs were taken ite answer, and said they would 5.00 L. A. McLaughlin 2.00 F. Chrzescian 5.00 care of. SS ALCOA PLANTER G. Gabling call before noon, but they didn't. G. A. Sullivan 25.00 E. Calandra 3.00 O. Feguera 12.00 W. Mingen 5.00 In almost no time at all the C. L. Leming 10.00 J. Basch Later, one of the crewmem5.00 C. Iturrino 10.00 H. J. Tilden 5.00 ship was fit for the crew and P. DeWall 5.00 H. Groggorski 4.00 A.-Segriff l.OO 5.00 A. E. Moller preparations were made for de­ J. F. Melton 25.00 H. A. Lndry 5.00 Frank E. White 5.00 3.00 R. Swain parture. As a final touch the Z. Marciniewicz 5.00 F. E. Lillard 5.00 L. E. Hilton 10.00 Manuel Cordova 2.00 slopchest was checked and short­ C. S. Hammen 5.00 F. Pfitzinger 5.00 W. Grant 5.00 J. J. Russel 5.00 ages were secured. A. Minton 5.00 R. G. Bennet 5.00 SS N. ALRICH F. E. Walter 2.00 Men desiring io have Bo­ J. H. Hawn 2.00 A. K. Sanders 5.00 For the first time in over six A. A. Hauke 2.50 D. Bouillit 5.00 months 'the Slocum departed sun stamped in their Union James Testa 5.00 B. W. Dean 5.00 R. P. Sasseville 2.50 B. Montalvo 5.00 shipshape, thanks to the determ­ R. Ratcliff 5.00 M. Hernandez baoks can have it done by 5.00 H. Childs 5.00 R. Pierson 5.00 ination of the crew to make it a J. E. Barton 2.00 B. O. Buzbee 3.00 appearing before the com­ L. B. Thomas 5.00 J. F. Stevens 5.00 real SIU ship with SIU condi­ P. Gelpi 1.00 I. O. Avecilla 5.00 mittee handling this matter S. D. Bossick 5.00 W. V. Smith 5.00 tions. J. J. Thompson 10.00 J. Graff 3.00 on the 2nd deck of the New SS WACOSTA TURNED INTO NEW P. Glavey 10.00 H. E. Hull 10.00 Deck Delegate Fair and the P. J. McAndrews 5.00 A. Segriff York Hall. YORK BRANCH 5.00 15.00 J. Paulus rest of the crew showed that the S. Garcia 5.00 J. P. Newman 10.00 D. E. Commack 5.00 Seafarers way of action at the All discharges must be SS WM. ALLEN J. Malone 5.00 J. Gregg 5.00 R. W. Quinn 15.00 point of production is the or" presented at the time. 5.00 H. W. Burkhardt 10.00 R. E. Williams N. B. Cabahug 5.00 J. K. M. Smith 10.00 sure way of getting thingj . C. Arnold 10.00 W. L. McClure 5.00 A. Stepanian 10.00 J. A. Mora 10.00 The Slocum is their pre,"' Note Jo Bosuns ...iijk., 4 ''J ' (tl �Friday, October 10. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nin* Seafarers And The 'Walking Boss' Beef used solely to undermine the po­ On the surface, the drive of easy to handle if the lock-out holding the bag toward the end CP line in the labor movement. The position of the SUP in re­ sition of the AFL seamen on the Harry Bridges and his Interna­ continues for any length of time. of the 1946 Strike, after pledging tional Longshoremen's and Ware­ The shipowners know this, and that all would stay out until all gard to the "walking bosses" West Coast. beef was outlined clearly and housemen's Union, CIO, to gain they are betting that Bridges had settled. By now Harry realizes that he Second, the MFOWW is aware fully in a leaflet which stated recognition for the supervisors or can't successfully keep his men has bitten off more than he can "walking bosses," n:ay appear to out for any long period of time. that Bridges has used his stra­ that the Union had gone on rec­ chew. His high-handed activi­ be a legitimate effort to extend Add to this the fact that the tegically placed membership to ord not to give any support to ties, plus his allegiance to the union protection to n.ore work­ support for the ILWU in this ac­ force the other West Coast mari­ the beef because the ILWU was CP line have cost him the sup­ ers, but to those who know the tion is very slight, and you have time workers into bad positions, allowing NMU crews to go aboard port of all honest trade unions whole story, it is a sorry attempt a picture of the situation facing and has also sabotaged the entire ships in back of picketlines, oft the West Coast, and now he to capitalize on a bad situation. Bridges, and the reasons why he maritime movement on the Coast while at the same time request­ has even lost the support of the so as to follow the communist ing the AFL seamen to honor the If it is so important to get col­ is so nervous today. rank-and-file of a commie-dom­ lines. lective bargaining rights for the On another page there appears party line. inated union such as the Marine For these reasons the MFOWW SUP men stated their willing­ Cooks and Stewards. "working bosses" now, why a news story about the "walking wasn't this important concession bosses" beef, and the fact that the and other non-communist water­ ness to leave their ships, but It may well be that Bridges' inc'jded in the terms which set­ sailing of the SS Matsonia was front unions along the West Coast only after all other Departments, tled the successful strikes of delayed for a few hours as one have no great desire to be in­ Engine and Stewards, had also powej- on the West Coast is wan­ ing. If that is so, it is the best 1934, 1937, and 1946? In all of consequence. It also relates how volved in any phony beef under­ hit the bricks. taken by the longshoremen, es­ A strike such as the one now these, the West Coast played a the Stewards Department, mem­ break that Coast maritime work­ part, and the question is, why bers of the Marine Cooks and pecially since Bridges has proved being carried on by the ILWU is ers have gotten in many years— didn't Bridges and company Stewards, CIO, and the Engine conclusively that he is not a sin­ phony. It was entered into for in fact since Harry came to make an issue out of this before? Department, members of the Ma­ cere trade unionist and uses ulterior reasons on the part of power. strike action mainly to push the Harry Bridges, and is now being It is within the remembrance rine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenof most waterfront workers when ders, and Wipers, Independent, Bridges and his cohorts classed sailed with the ship, as did the the "walking bosses" as finks, men of the Sailors Union of the company stooges, and phonies. Pacific, who manned the Deck At that time the comrades didn't Department. not mean that any performer is make sure that anyone damaging (Continued fro?n Page 8) want them, and now the com­ This is an important develop­ going to get an easy break. the Union's—and their—prestige pletely communist-d o m i n a t e d ment, and proves how confused sertion and other charges of a will be dealt with most strictly He will get a square deal in a ILWU is going all-out to obtain the situation is where the ILWU similar nature. in accordance with democratic fair hearing. But there will be recognition for these people. Under the proposed ^lans, in­ and Bridges are concerned. procedure. no leniency for those found It is significant that the com­ stead of the shipowners pressing MEN REVOLT rades have picked a time when charges with local police and guilty. PRESERVE SHIP'S GEAR The Union is proceeding with the Taft-Hartley Law is a para­ civil authorities, the Union will The leaders of the MCS will Of course, the most effective mount issue to pull a so-called probably try to save face in the be advised of the offense. The this plan in order to give the strike and thereby becloud the future by explaining that the Union will then take steps to membership a squarer deal than way of eliminating the necessity it might get under other circum­ for prosecuting offenders, either entire situation. Stewards Department was handle the case through the med­ The fact of the matter is that "shanghaied." But this has not ium of Union trial committees. stances, and to keep the guys by the Union or civil authorities, the comrades themselves are not an element of truthfulness to it. For one thing, this will mean a from getting involved with the is for all hands to keep their noses clean. too certain on what they want The men simply refused to take fair hearing for the accused. law. But at the same time it is de­ More specifically, leave those or expect. They are demoralized, part in a bum beef, and it is now Moreover, it found guilty, he will finitely not going to allow of­ ships in exactly the condition you and as a consequence, their pick- almost a certainty that quite a draw punishment that is consis­ fenders to use the Union as a find them. See to it that ship's etlines are almost entirely myth­ few men will be purged by the tent with the nature of the of­ haven when they foul up. gear is not removed from the ical, and the men on strike, nine MCS officials when the Matsonia fense. In other words, we will vessel. See to it that it suffers One of the Union's important in all, haven't lost a day's work returns. "make the punishment fit the no unnecessary damage during reasons for wanting to assume since the action started. The commie top leadership of crime." the trip. They work on other jobs while the MCS was frantic when the jurisdiction in cases of shipboard Since statutes and regulations Such items of ship's gear as seven ships remain tied-up, put­ men sailed with the ship, and this governing the conduct of mer­ violations is to demonstrate to ting more than 300 seamen out is the first time an MCS crew chant seamen are among the most the shipowne^ij that it is a re­ coffee percolators, toasters, lin­ ens, towels and a multitude ol of work. did not follow the party-line stringent in the nation, seamen sponsible organization capable of others are aboard ship today be­ generally got pi^fty severe pen­ dealing with foul-ups. when commanded to do so. ALL SUP alties whenever they became enWe have succeeded so far; we cause of the steady fight by the Bryson and other top commis­ It is ironic that the seven ships sars of the MCS are now involved tangeld with the law. The SIU mean to continue to do so. We entire membership to increase are crewed by the Sailors Union in local politics, with Bryson run­ is intent on seeing that this can demand better contracts be­ conveniences for the crews. Guys who appropriate these of the Pacific in the Deck De­ ning for the post of Assembly­ situation is wiped out. cause of it. materials, or foul them up, are partment, but at the same time, man in San Francisco. As a re­ STRICT HEARINGS We want it understood in all willfully taking a crack at the ships that had a completely NMU sult he is afraid to front m a With all possible emphasis, quarters that our membership welfare of their shipmates. crew aboard were allowed to sail tough beef. He was supposed, however, we must point out right is composed of serious, efficient without hindrance. The ILWU, at the beginning, to handle all here and now that this setup does and responsible seamen, who will SERIOUS BUSINESS needless to say, is in the CIO, as phases of the Matsonia beef, but And since the Union is willing is the NMU, and both are con­ soon bowed out and turned the to assume responsibility for the trolled by the communists. details over to a Patrolman penalizing of such offenders, and At a time when the ILWU was named Johnson. to show that it can do so success­ demanding that the SUP leave Heads will roll in the MCS fully, we should not be caught the ships the same responsible when the commie leadership js out on a limb. officials were giving passes to taken to task by the communist It recognized that 99 per cent NMU members to go aboard ship. party trade union directors. of the members are first-rate Watchmen, also members of the In the MFCWW the same seamen who sail throughout the CIO, have been permitted to go situation does not apply. The years without ever fouling up, through the picketlines, and still MFOWW is not controlled by but that nevertheless there are men of the SUP were asked to communists, but was at one time always the few who for one rea­ honor the lines. involved in the setting up of the son or another find themselves It is no secret that the ship­ late unl'amented Committee for NEW YORK SS MANDAN VICTORY fouled up. owners on the West Coast have Maritime Unity. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS F. Dowling, $2.00; L. Olano, $2.00; been preparing for a long time to Let us not forget one important D. E, Commack. $2.00; J. T. Stod- D. Sinclair. $2.00; S. T. Adams, $2.00; MFOWW POSITION test strength with Harry Bridges. d.ard ,$3.00; H. E. Vail, $3.00; V. J. W. B. Aubrey. $2.00; G. H. Marsh, fact, however. And that is that Even while Bridges, during the Vincent Malone, head of the Tabarrini, $3.00; G. J. Smith, $3.00; $2.00; G. Hassell, $1.00; S. Beattie, the Skipper is the master of his war, was vowing undying love MFOWW, announced support of I^rancis Rodrigues, $3.00; A. Goidsmit, $2.00. ship at sea. $5.00; J. Cruz, $1.00. SS F. SPENCER for the operators, they were mak­ the "walking bosses" but was Regardless of what arrange­ W. T. Kaftan, $5.00; H. P. Gallagher, Burr, $1.00; J. Valencia, $2.00; ing plans for all-out action against caught off base when the MCS $1.00; J. Maximo, $1.00; N. D. Ma­ T. Wm. Sandstrom, $2.00; V. Carlson, $2.00; ments we make, neither the com­ ihe CIO longshoremen. failed to spearhead any action in tes, Jr., $2.00. A. Sarg, $5.00; P. Lopez, $1.00; N. pany nor the Union can take SS HOBAN Observers on the West Coast regard to the Matsonia. This, Fields, $1.00; B. Flesher. $1.00; T. precedence over his authority, A. Stout, $5.00; C. R. Pimentel, $1,00; O'Rourke, $1.00. were of the opinion that the ship­ coupled with a threat from the and none of our efforts are in­ J. Ervin, $3.00; R. E. Dingle, $3.00; SS STEEL VENDOR owners would wait another few company that a suit would be Mngash. $3.00; W. C. Beck. $3.00; M. tended to usurp his authority. We W. L. Matick, $3.00; Tsi '^oung. months before making the first thrown against the union, made Long, $3.00; L. Thomas. $1.00. cannot narrow dov/n his jurisdic­ $3.00; R. S. Stone, $3.00; D. Guyal, SS S. JUNEAU move, but now it appears as Malone a party to two acts. $3.00. tion. R. Davis, $2.00; J. Castro .$2.00; j. though they have accepted First he instructed the Black Winly, Jr., $1.00; J. Walker. $1.00; SS N. ALRICH It is our sincere opinion that Bridges' challenge and are pre­ Gang on the Matsonia to ignore Felix S. Diaz, $1.00; S. J. Contois. B. E. Nickers, $2.00; O. Boudreau, our Union membership is fully pared to fight this one through to the picketlines, and then he had $1.00; F. Smith. $2.00; I. McKenzie, $2.00; B. Hamshire. $5.00; C. D. Fulchcr, $3.00; S. H. Hills, $5.00; N. capable of dealing with violators the bitter end. a launch take a dozen men to the $2.00. Chabra, $2.00; R. Rodrigius, $5.00; L. in a manner that will reflect with SS BEN WILLIAMS ship after she had left the pier. TOTTERING REGIME E. C. Sabin, $1.00; J. R. Olivo, $2.00; Inwood, $5.00; S. Andrews, $3.00; J. credit on the Union. These were men who had missed E. Aunio, $2.00; B. Kalinkas, $1.00; A. Pedrosa, $4.00; Spars, $2.00. We are just as sure that All V. DeSousa, $5.00; J. Reed, $4.00; The Bridgtes regime in the the vessel at the sailing. Russian. $2.00; M. Sams. $1.00; W. Seafarers will pitch in and tight­ E. Pritchard, $2.00; B. Montalvo, $2.00; ILWU is not as secure now as Malone's reasons for advising Jastrzebski, $2.00; A. Armana, $1.00; R. H. Ditzer. $3.00; DeMent, $3.00; en our reputation as the cleanest, it has been. Although he has sys­ his men to ignore the picketlines R. Wiseman. $2.00; E. Atkins, $1.00; Hamann, $2.50; J. L. Haves, $2.00; and most efficient on the water­ M. Vigo, $1.00; L. Lowe, $1.00; J. J. tematically purged all those who and to sail the Matsonia are two­ Hough, $2.00; R. Guzman. $2.00; C. R. Pierson, $3.00; J. F. Stevens, $3,00; front. ^osed him, unemployment is fold. He and his membership Martinez, $1.00; E. C. Shaffer, $1.00. E. Vaher. $5.00; W. V. Smith, $5.00. Let's prove we can run our SS A. H. STEPHENS VANCoCnlt in his organization, and have not forgotten how Bridges SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK own business from stem to stem. E. Jensen, $5.00. C. Goldstein, $1.00. '''i men may not prove and the CMU left the Firemen Let's Look At The Law •H �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 10. 1947 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Steel Chemist Men Reveal Elements Of Good Unionism SCENES ON DECK AND BELOW Carefully outlining all the elements that go into the fnaldng of a good Union crew. Seafarers aboard the Isthpiian ship SS Steel Chemist laid stress on the proper pro­ cedure for handling of beefs at the Sept. 18 shipboard meeting. t— A suggestion that the engine Unanimously adopting a sound room doors be kept closed at all SIU attitude, the Chemist men times was warmly received. agreed that all hands would co­ Earl Laws did the recording at operate "ICQ percent" with the the session. Richard Weisband Delegates in all beefs that might and David Stewart are Engine arise in the course of the current and Stewards Delegates aboard the Steel Chemist, respectively. voyage. So that each crewmember could take active interest in phy sical conditions on the ship, al, Booms and guys of the SS Queens Victory criss-cross this present at the meeting accepted view of Shanghai harbor photographed by Seafarer Bertil Svena plan whereby each member nson during a recent voyage as the Isthmian ship approached the would "make up a litle repair Orient's famed port. list of the things needed in his own room." Lists would then be Repairs are now being made turned over to the respective on the SS Yugoslavia Victory, departmental delegates. an Isthmian ship which was GIVE IT TEETH damaged when it struck sub­ merged wreckage off Barnegat The meeting then took action Bay on Sept. 9. The vessel is to put teeth into its plans by at the Hoboken yards of the moving that no one would sign Todd Shipyards Corporation. on foreign articles "until all At the, repair yard it was hands were satisfied with the found that forty-four plates had stores, slops, and repairs. An election for a Ship's Dele­ been affected and had to be re­ gate resulted in I. W. Magarvy placed. Twenty-one others, on assuming those duties, in addi­ the edges of the heavily dam­ tion serving as Deck Delegate. aged area, will be repaired in places. As chairman of the meeting The Yugoslavia Victory made Brother Magarvy read the list of port under its own power after rules governing shipboard con­ the crash by continual use of duct. Under the subject of Union pumping equipment, but could Education he stressed the bene­ not be drydocked at the Hoboken fits of harmony and unity among yard because 65 feet of her bilge all hands, directing his remarks No mistaking the hour at Using the sea cock as a prop. keel was dangling loose on the particularly to the newer SIU port side. hand here, as Brother Svennson Brother Donald Austell, FWT, members on board. When the loose keel section dives into a mug of mocha in holds still long enough for HEAT'S OFF was removed, the ship was taken the Queen's Victory engine Svennson to snap a time ex­ out of the water and given a room. The nieeling also shut the door posure. temporary patch. Then she was of a heated subject. It was brought to the membership's at­ shifted back to Pier 39, Brook­ tention that when the engine lyn, to discharge her 3,600 tons room doors were left open the of cargo, after which she re­ heat poured out and made its turned to the Todd yards. way into the crew's quarters and No definite date has been set provided an atmosphere resemb­ as to when the repairs will be ling an inferno. completed. Yugo Victory Undergoes Repair In Hoboken Yard Spotless Ship Wins Praise For Aldrich Crewmen A good union-like job deserves mention, in the opinion of Wal­ ter Walsh, an SIU oldtimer and currently Steward aboard the SS South Atlantic Liberty SS Nelson Aldrich. Brother Walsh took over his duties aboard the ship this week and his sharp union eyes popped at the spic and span condition of the galley left him by the former Stewards gang, headed by Chief Steward Johannes Hals. "It was the best department I ever saw," said Walsh, who has seen many in his saiilng days. The ship-shape condition of the galley left by . Brother Hals and his boys couldn't be beaten," he asserted. MAKES IT KNOWN Such first-rate performance of duty should not go by unrecog­ nized, Walsh figured and conse­ quently he informed the LOG of his findings forthwith. But good seamanship wasn't confined to the galley aboard the Aldrich. When Tom King, the new Deck Delegate came aboard he found the same situation pre­ vailing on the deck, formerly guided by Bobby Spears. In fact, there wasn't anything for the new crew to squawk about when it came aboard the Aldrich. All hands in all departments were satisfied. No beefs arose aboard the ship, and the Chief Mate, J. C. Urban appears to be a "good Joe." ^ Indications are that the lads aboard the Aldrich, which is heading for Trieste, Italy, may have a pretty good trip." The One And Only Tony Pisano Gives A Log Man Some Cockeyed Minutes LAYING IT ON THICK Bosun Harry Lundquist, wearing a nor'easter for a crown, lakes his role of Neptunus Rex seriously aa he goes about making a "shellback" oul of "Pollywog" George Englehardt. QS. in eiqualorial ceremonies aboard Ihe Marine Rimner, Robin Lines. Looking on is Pele, an OS. The Runner lived up lo its name on its last trip, making the run from New York to Capetown, in 15 days. U' Everything pointed to a smooth and peacefully rou­ this blob of mayonaisse: "We tine operation the other morning as the ship's news editor will do our best to prepare went about sorting a raft of official ship's minutes and Tony's stomach for the diet of Poor Boy sandwiches he is faced making them ready. X with." typed. Listed as chairman was All was going well, too. Sud­ Not the least enlightening was denly a shrill, knifelike scream one Tony Pisano, "Book No. from ye ed's lips nearly tore Double Zero." Secretary for the the report on Education which through the LOG office's bulk­ meeting was one—Tony Pisano. revealed that "Chairman Tony heads. Down on the deck in a Business got under way at 3 A.M. Pisano gave an informal lecture Under old business the min­ on the atomic bomb." Tony, it pool of his own froth toppled the near-crazed LOG man, a set utes reported that "a vote of said, stated emphatically that the of ship's minutes clenched in his thanks was accorded to Tony automobile is here to stay. Pisano for awarding our ship the first. Fearlessly, Chairman Tony Pis­ honor of conveying him back to ano charged into Good and Wel­ HE'S OUT As the last note of his wild cry his old haunts." fare with the claim that the air Then came the Delegates' re­ in his foc'sle was foul. The min­ petered out on Beaver Street, a rescue crew was splashing the ports. Said the Ship's Delegate: utes reported that "no one no­ "To again have Tony with us ticed it imtil Tony came aboard," third bucketful of ice cold aqua is a treasured privilege." into his colorless kisser. His The minutes were approved by The Deck Delegate had his say, eyes fluttered like a gassed-up Anthony Pisano as Ship's Dele­ cutie's after the fifteenth shot of thusly: "We are indeed gratified gate; T. Pisano, Deck Delegate; absinthe. He made a poor ex­ to have Tony in our department." Toni Pisano, Engine Delegate, cuse at smiling. Weakly he pass­ The Black Gang Delegate chirp­ and Satchel Foot Pisano. ed the crumpled copy of the min­ ed: "To put Tony below is our The meeting broke up "at utes that had touched off the aim." (Whether below the sod or dawning" after "it gave fervent outburst to one of his 'mystified the decks wasn't made clear). thanks that there is only one rescuers. HOT DOG Tony Pisano." . It was from the Seatrain New Sandwiching in his report, the In this, the ships' Jersey, dated Sept. 6 and neatly Stewards Delegate made with enthusiastically concurf"' f'!| ,/J �Friday, October 10, 1947 WHE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief LYMAN STEWART. Aug. 18— Chairman Rudolph Himel: Sec­ retary# G. W. Beardslay. Dele­ gates reported no disputed over­ time. New Business: Chairman requested that John J. Pfeiffer be brought up to answer for deserting ship in New York. Man left ship without notifying the Union and made no effort to se­ cure a replacement. Same charges leveled against Bernece Collins. Good and Welfare: Chairman read the'oath of obli­ gation to all members. It was found that only six members had ever heard the oath before. 4. 4. 4. CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. (Dale no! given) Chairman H. Jensen; Secretary P. Cassidy. New Business: Motion carried to elect Boulanger as Engine De­ partment delegate. Motion car­ ried to have Malmberg as Stew­ ard Department delegate. Mo­ tion carried that in the future contract be lived up to during both shipboard subsistence or full shore side subsistence. Mo­ tion carried to have "lodging money" clause boosted to a more substantial one in line with the Union's saltwater rate of $3 per night. DEL SANTOS. July 27—Chair­ man M. B. Ackerman; Secretary Jimmie Davis. New Business: Motion by Tassin that Stewards Department be given a vote of thanks for food and service. Mo­ tion by Tassin that all locks be changed. Motion carried that ac­ tion be taken against Purser and written statement be given Pa­ trolman. Good and Welfare: Mo­ tion carried that ship's library be exchanged upon arrival. Motion carried that new ship's delegate be elected due to resignation of former delegate; Yearly elected. 4 4 4 GOVERNOR O'NEAL. Aug. 5 —Chairman Hudson Holloway; Secrelary P. H. Maffioli. Dele­ gates elected: Pat Ryan, ship's delegate; Frank Verner. Deck; Pal Ryan. Engine; Hilton Baggs. Stewards. New Business: Motion to have Patrolman check slopchest as to cigarettes and sizes of colthing. Motion carried to have Patrolman see that new mattresses and pillows are put aboard in New Orleans. One minutes of silence for Brothers lost at sea. SEATRAIN TEXAS. Aug 3— Chairman M. Richilson; Secre­ tary Fred A. Gunter. Old Busi­ ness: Hot and cold water system now in working order; steering gear has been greased. Andrea Swenson elected ship's delegate. Delegates reported on number of books and permits in their departments. New Business: Motion carried to reseiwe tables for watches. Motion carried to have bed springs repaired. Ed­ ucation: Permit men urged to take part in the meetings; their rights were explained to them. 4. 4. 4. JAMES DUNCAN. July 12— Chairman John Dubrosky; Sec­ retary Chesler Hughart. Dele­ gates reported on number of permits and books in their de­ partments. Good and. Welfare: 4 4 4 Motion carried that delegates NICHOLAS D. LABADIE. Aug. make departmental schedule for 14 — Chairman L. A. Gardner; cleaning recreation room. Black Secretary Guy Walter. Delegates t X t Gang Delegate requested to see reported everything okay in their CORNELIUS GILLIAM. July Third Assistant about fan for departments. New Business: Mo­ 3—Chairman William Alvaro; galley. One minute of silence for tion carried to take up matter Secretary Philip Tole. Delegates Brothers lost a^ sea. of approving tripcard for Night reported on book members in de­ Cook and Baker. List of offenses partments. Motion carried that and fines drawn up and approv­ ship's delegate contact Captain ed. Motion carried to elect M. on showers and drinking foun­ Shipley as ship's delegate. Mo­ tain. Motion carried that no one tion carried to have ship's dele­ but unlicensed personnel to work gate see Chief Engineer about on deck. Good and Welfare: De­ steam in the laundry. cision to keep wash room and 4 4 4 messhall clean. One minute of KING'S CANYON. Sept. 7— silence for brothers lost at sea. Chairman George Dunn;. Secre­ 4" 4" 4" tary William Hope. New Busi­ GEORGE CHAFFEY. Sept. 6— ness: Delegates to check on slopChairman Evans: Secretary chest for cigarettes and foul Brown. Delegates reported no weather gear. Discussion on medbeefs. New Business: Engine cal supplies with motion carried Delegate Duffy read a list of that Patrolman check to see that 4 4 4 needed repairs. Motion by Duffy JAMES DUNCAN. July 22— full supplies are carried. Good that the delegates get together with the Steward to finish the Chairman Babkowski; Secretary and Welfare: Discussion of ship's repair list. Good and Welfare: Hughart. Special meeting called library. Hope said he would give Discussion as lo what is to be for adjustment of baking done deck delegate time off to secure done about the negligence shown by Night Cook and Baker. Baker necessary books. Crew feeling by four members of the Stew­ claimed his baking is okay, but that it will be good trip with all ards Department. One minute of stove is faulty. Motion carried three departments working to­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. to open the floor to i-equest per­ gether. sonal opinion of crew in the matter of the Baker. Motion car­ ried that Baker be placed on pro­ bation with assistance of Chief Steward until last meeting or at 4 4 4 port of payoff and if proven inGEORGE W. McCRARY. Aug. 4 4 4 ROBERT STUART. July 27— compet^t of performing duties 24—Chairman Jack Cheramie; Chairman H. L. Perkinson; Sec­ to be shipped as Third Cook for Secrelary Edward B. Swank. retary W. Doyle. Leskowsky a period of time until he can Delegates had nothing to report. elected ship's delegate. Good and prove himself capable of hand­ New Business: Motion carried to Welfare: Shirts to be worn in ling his job. have more towels and blankets messhall; steam pipe in Engine put aboard. Education: Lengthy 4 4 4 Department head to be replaced. WILLIAM W. SEATON. July discussion held with new men One minute of silence for Broth­ 27—Chairman Robert Williams; aboard to try to explain their ers lost at sea. Secrelary William C. Bumgerner. duties. Good and Welfare: Crew New Business: Resolution made has been given the use at any 4 4-4 CAPSTAN KNOT. June 1 — that if the Chief Engineer tries time of the new homemade laun­ Chairman M. E. West; Secretary to take out the porthole fans as dry located in the engine room. Whited. Delegates reported dis­ threatened the delegates are to This will stop the steaming of puted overtime in their depart­ do all possible to stop him. Good clothes in the heads. ments. New Business: Motion by and Welfare: All members should 4 4 4 Delaney that clothes left in wash­ leave foc'sles clean when leav­ JOSHUA SLOCUM. Aug. 31— room over one day will cost the ing the ship. Chairman William Knopf; Secre­ owner 25c per item. Question'by tary George Hayden. Delegates 4 4 4 Ittner as to whether a permit SAMUEL LIVERMORE. July reports accepted. New Business: man has a voice at the meetings. 20—Chairman John Tuerney; Motion carried for all members Answer: A permitman has a Secretary M. O'Connor. Delegates to remain sober at payoff. Mo­ voice but no vote. Motion, how­ reported on fines in their depart­ tion carried to commend Stew­ ever, can be made by permitman ments. New Business: Repair list ards Department for their excel­ ^if seconded by bookman. . Good compiled and approved by crew. lent performance in preparing "Welfare: Discussion that Education: Suggestion by Engine and serving the food. One min­ VANCOUWnartment heads be clean- Delegate that members read up ute of silence for Brothers lost at week by spot soogie. on Union literature. sea. \OSh EASY WEEKS AMD MOAJTHS "bM TVIE BEACH MAY MAKE THINiaS roU&H FOR YOU LATER . EVERY NEW MAN TAKEN IMTDTHE UNION NOW IS FUTURE COMPETITION FOR you WHEN SHIPPING- GETS TOUGH — S'o TAfCe THOSe Jo^s/ CUT and RUN By HANK This year of 1947 has proven to be an overwhelmingly vic­ torious year for the SIU. The jobs for Isthmian ships are on all the shipping boards in all SIU halls—and that's a beautiful sight to see while at the same time giving more jobs to the membership. If the Brothers have been reading the LOGS very week for some time they most certainly have noticed all the other victories the SIU has achieved: signing up agreements for Great Lakes com­ panies; East coast tankers and just recently a tugboat outfit on this coast. These agreements show the SIU providing for the highest wages and conditions plus the strength, the honestly and the never-weakened militancy of this Union thereby protecting the membership in these contracts, wages, conditions and legitimate beefs. Seamen everywhere now kno\#that the SIU is and shall be tops in everything. Brother Joe James is fresh in town for the second week after a trip to France. His shipmate. Brother Martin O'Connor just grabbed the Isthmian ship. Steel Vendor, sailing to Bal­ timore, then to Haifa, Palestine and then India. Smooth sailing. Brothers, and hold those meetings . . . Brother "Chuck" Allan (a shipmate of Brother Joe De George) just sailed into town last week from Madagascar and other ports. "Chuck" asked if "Blackie" Gardner was in town or in the other ports. He may be "Chuck." and if he is then his shipmate Peg Leg Andy Ander­ son may still be with him, too! . . . Brother Ray Myers wants his shipmates in Baltimore and in Florida to know that he moved from Baltimore and is now living in York, Pennsylvania at 857 West King Street . . . Brother "Heavy" Mitchell Mileski, the cook with a mustache, is still in town. His shipmate, Clifton Wilson is now in Sweden, and due in New York soon. Brother Charlie Scofield, the Electrician and his mustache, Is in town after four months of shuttling in the Caribbean . . . Brother Franklin Smith, who just same into town last week, confesses that his ship was caught in part of the recent hurricane down around the islands with the ship losing two lifeboats. Brother Smith .says that he'll be shipping out fast and he doesn't know whether it's be­ cause of romance, the high cost of living or the approaching wint®' season for New York . . . We noticed that "Blackic" Daniel Boyc% the oldtimer, was in the Brighton hospital last week but has maob a quick'recovery and sailed out of there since then. We remember "Blackie" as a shipmate on Ihe SS Delaires and that Long trip hitting many ports during which he uttered some famous words. Well, it happened that Brother Boyce suf­ fered an injured arm which was given a cast and then bandaged. However, the sight or the condition of the arm didn't influence the mind or heart of the Captain, who, in his usual venomous words and actions (as if he had been a happy bucko mate on square-riggers), screamed out an order that "Blackie" still had to turn to. "Blackie's" immediate answer to this was. as he kept turning to every day. "Okay, Captain, but there's just one hand for the company and one hand for me." To this day we wonder if the Captain still would have made a man turn to with a broken arm if the man happened to be in the Deck depart­ ment instead of the Stewards department. Oh, what minds and hearts some nautical men in high positions have beating away in their bodies. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday. October 10, 1947 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS .i Solidify Win In Isthmian, Brother Asks STEFANIK'S THREE SOLID DEPARTMENTS Brothers Bedded In San Juan Hosp Get Real Service To the Editor: To the Editor: I was fortunate to be in the New York Hall on the night of Aug. 21, when the victory over the Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany was announced at a special meeting of the membership. I wish to state that we all owe a vote of thanks to those shoreside organizers who formulated and planned the strategy and to all hands who were instrumental in bringing the Isthmian outfit under the SIU banner. We must admire their fore­ sight, as we all know these men worked for the right to create more jobs for the rank and file of our organization and to pre­ serve our hiring halls all over America, on the West and East coasts. We can't deny they did a wonderful job, as the jobs are now on the Union hiring hall board, and they saw the contract signed, sealed and delivered. While at the Marine Hospital in San Juan, P. R., I saw the Agent, Salvador Colls, walking around the hospital bent over like a leaf. I went to him think­ ing he was going to be admitted but to my surprise I learned that he was just looking for an SIU brother whom he was settling a beef for. So I took him to the Brother—he and everything came out okay. DO A LITTLE BIT Now, how about the unlicensed personnel living up to their part of the contract by not causing a lot of grief and headaches to the Port Agents and Patrolmen, who are trying their very best to make Isthmian a good Union company, lock stock and barrel. How about the rank and file do­ ing its little bit aboard these ships by proving and doing what our officials said we were cap­ able of. If we do our part aboard these ships, I am confident that such cooperation with our officials will enable them to seek and create more jobs and contracts for us and establish the Seafarers In­ ternational Union as positively second to none in the maritime industry. Again I say that we owe all the men who worked day and night for our welfare and jobs a vote of thank for a good job well done. Charles J. Hartman SS RUSH PAYOFF IN NEW YORK WINS SEAFARER'S PRAISE To the Editor: . ,I would like to bestow a few .It&urels on the two New York Patrolmen who paid off the SS Pvjchard Rush, a Robin line scow. They handled everything to the satisfaction of the crew and it was a smooth job they did. The Chief Engineer gave the crew a bad time but when the Patrolmen came aboard he changed his tune and was as meek as a lamb. The two Pa­ trolmen never lost one hour of the disputed overtime and some of it looked difficult. I want to say thank' goodness we have men like these Patrol­ men; and the other men hand­ ling the business in the office of the New York Branch. S. L. Woodruff, Eng. Del. SS Richard Hush All three departments of the Milan R. Stefanik. renamed the Ampac Los Angeles, hit the deck to pose for the record. The Stewards Department on the left, out of the galley for the occasion, reads from left to right, kneeling: Dan White, Galley Utility and Dan Mathies. Back row: Gann, Chief Cook; Polowsky, Delegate; B. F. Jones in the ring, and Tom Welch, 2nd Cook. The two boys partially hidden from the camera are Fetzer, Saloon Mess and Edd, Crew Mess. Described as a "decent biftich of shipmates" the boys of the Engine Department are left to right, back row: Coran, Oiler; Marlinsky, Oiler; Sollberger, FW; Cella, Wiper and Chuck Col­ lins, Wiper. Down in front are Paul Albano, FW and Grover White, FW. Stefanik Crew's Fine Conduct Wins LaPallice Ovation .i:-; I? S::'I} Later I learned that he had been hurt in an automobile ac­ cident. The brothers in the hospital here appreciate the visits they've been getting from the SIU Pa­ trolman, who has been coming around very frequently bringing us the LOGs, cigarettes, etc. One day I had an SIU Brother in the next bed to me. He got a telephone call from the Un­ ion hall. He got out of bed like a rocket gun and he told me he was going back to a job at sea. Imagine my surprise—out of the hospital into a job from the Un­ ion hall. To the Editor: Here's a new way of striking that might be passed on to some one who could use it. They call it a slow down in La Pallice, France. They don't go on picket George Litchfield duty like we do, they merely slow down to where they accom­ San Juan, P. R. plish about enough in three days to cover one good day's work. After a week or so of this the management calls in the workers' representatives and negotiations The boys of the Stefanik deck gang are, reading from left Send in the minutes of for the raise begin. A few squab­ to right, back row: Jobbie, AB, Deck Delegate; Edward, AB; bles and a couple of fights with your ship's meeting to the Doyle, OS; Maffeo, OS; Kaspelich, AB and Earl Bodeen, AB. a few finks and they begin to New York Hall. Only in that In front are: Paul Boudrous, Carpenter: Toll, AB and George get results. way can the membership act Stevens, OS. After they had spent 14 days on your recommendations, longer than it wa.s nece.ssary on and then the minutes can be our ship, they got their raise and we left for home. printed in the LOG for the GOOD RECORD To the Editor: werp to Philly and he developed benefit of all other SIU Enclosed are some pictures of a big stomach. crews. Just a line to let you know the SS Milan R. Stefanik (re­ Eddie Kasnowsky named Ampas Los Angeles) that the SS John B. Hamilton of SS John B. Hamilton taken after a shipboard meeting the American Pacific SS Com­ following our much too long stay pany has returned to the "city in France. We had a very good of brotherly love." record there, however. The busi­ The big beef we had prior "to ness people said we had the best Dedicated to CAPTAIN F. W. (FAIRWEATHER) O'TOOLE conducted bunch of sailors that sailing time about the grub seem­ had been there in a year. The ed to get results. If we had not By M. BURNSTINE. SS WALTER COLTON next SIU bunch will be treated gotten the additional stores we better than we were the first cou­ requested before leaving we ple of days. would have run out of food be­ I'll give you my shoes or hat, While in La Pallice, most of us fore we returned. The trip took I'll give you my suit or coat, ^ only made small draws as we us 40 days'affd not the 30-32 days I'll even give you my socks, wanted something left at payoff. as they claimed. Souvenirs are very dear, so we I'll lend you anything, anytime, took it easy. SKY HIGH PRICES BtU ivatch your sheet—the overtime. Met Doyle and Edwards again. We would have had a tough Gann made them a cake for their You can eat and drink with me. time if we had to store up in birthday and they broke a bot­ You can even have a good spree. tle of wine they had been sav­ Antwerp . . . the prices are as­ You can make whoopee with me. ing for the occasion. No one got tronomical and the quality is not up to U. S. standards in many You can riiake a draw anytime. drunk. The Skipper wasn't the worst cases. We paid as much for one But hold down your overtime. going to sea. The Chief Mate case of soap powder as it would You can paint my ship from stem to stern. (Hurricane) sailed from England cost us for three-here—which is You can work in the sun until you burn. to America twice in a 38-footer, only one example. The skipper, Capt. Olaf Breiall by himself. He demanded the You can have ice cream and some pie. Bosun's keys in La Pallice. He land, proved to be one of the You can have your cold drink at anytime, best. He cooperated with us isn't making the next trip. But watch what you put down on overtime. All in all there was a pretty every way possible. There were no logs and no performing in good bunch of boys to sail with. You can cook your meals the best. Guess we had better give some­ any department. You can bake whatever you can digest. one else a chance. We discovered a 16-year-old You can work as long as you please. Whiley Gann Rumanian stowaway, named You can make drinks of lemon and lime, . ' Paul Eoudroux George Kiss, who gained 15 SS Milan Stefanik pounds on the voyage from Ant­ But you must hold dotvn that overtiny ' Send Those Minutes Soap Suds Rare In Antwerp Log-A -Rhythms •I �Friday. October 10, 1947 TEE SEAFARERS LOG THE SS FLORIDA COMES INTO MIAMI Page Thirteen Brother Sifts T-H Measure, Sees U.S. Freedom Periled To the Editor: With buildings of the famed resort city in the background, above photo taken from an air« plane shows the P&O vessel pulling in from Havana. Picture was submitted to the LOG by Sea­ farer P. San Martin, a waiter aboard the Florida. War's Over, Set The Performers Straight Before It's Too Late, Seafarer Advises To the Editor: The Taft-Hartley Act has just about tied up everything one can say or do unless he has a million sheckles. However, under certain circumstances it seems one can still yap because there wasn't time during the last session for "Hitler" Taft or "Uncle J^oe Hartley to bully the rest of the so-called Republicans into writ­ ing a clause in their law prohi­ biting all free speech. Let's get down to facts. Just finished the current issue of the LOG (Aug. 25) which contained several worthwhile articles. Harry Lundeberg's analysis of the T-H Act is very enlightening. However, there is something lacking. Perhaps the law is so restrictive that Harry or the Union could be held liable if mentioned in print. In the absence of a closed shop and hiring hall clause in future contracts, as Harry states, good Union men must be welded clos­ er together. They must learn to see that all replacements come from the Union Hall. GUARD THE JOBS There must be a large enough delegation remaining from trip to trip to see that this is carried out. When the company sends a stooge or disrupter aboard from some other source, ask for his shipping ticket. If it's not issued by the Hall, politely tell him he's not wanted aboard. If he insists there must be ways and means devised by which his stay will be made most unpleasant thus encouraging him to find greener pastures. Paul Hall in "Clearing The Deck" perfectly analyzed a phony of this type. Our contracts are so near perfect that they must be protected. They protect you, now protect yourselves by abid­ ing by the contracts. Our contracts are binding doc­ uments for both parties; there­ fore when the contract states, do so and so—do it You are the Union. With this vicious law in effect all the struggles of the last 50 years have been wiped out. The result of years of sweat and bloodshed wasted. It is my prophesy that in the wake of this legislation lawsuits will be pressed which will result in financial ruin for unions; but unions can continue to function in the face of financial reverses if the proper attitude of the membership is developed. In many instances, notably dur­ ing the war when the major task was to get the ship through, we tolerated improper perform­ ance of shipboard duties and oc­ casionally a gashound managed to stand a watch when he should have been in bed cooling off. That was understandable when the war was on, but now that more normal times are here, this kind of poor work and irrespon­ sibility can't get by if we are to continue to override company arguments in negotiations. With the new Taft-Hartley slave law tipping the scales heav­ ily in favor of the companes, the Union has an even tougher fight on its hands. PITFALLS ARE MANY Aboard the last ship I was on, To help- Brother Ramirez present his story a bit more we had a man who was first-rate graphically, one of his shipmates hops in the sack and shows all the time. He always was so­ the smart thing to do when a guy comes aboard with one too ber. One night, just 18 hours be­ many. "Cooling off before turning to removes any chance of fore sailing time, he fell down trouble." Ramirez says. from the fireroom and went all the way down into the bilges. consequently leaving ourselves The FWT, Brother Townsend, on his watch. Perhaps too often we tolerate open too. and the night engineer had to get It would be beneficial to all such characters. But while we him out. Even though a man is do that, we are hurting them as hands if we straightened these stone sober he can suffer an. guys out and tried to bring them well as ourselves. In reality, accident. So it is easy to imagine what we are not doing them any fa­ up to good behavior before it is could happen to a man who isn't vor. In fact we are helping to too late. Luis Ramirez on his toes and who is a bit un­ expose these guys to danger and der the weather when he goes DAYS OF SACRIFICE down below to stand a watch. Especially as it often happens Thei-e must be an attitude of that the night engineer doesn't personal sacrifice designed for show up more than three times the good of all. Remember these famous lines: united we stand, divided we fall. Agrees The Bloomquist IN NEW YORK WITH MINOR SQUAWK, One phase of the law with Was A 'Dream Ship' BROTHER ASKS SILENCE—NOT TALK which I'm inclined to agree, but To the Editor: which I think quite unnecessary, I'm in New York, with a minor squawk: is that dealing with statements It's meeting night, so I attended. Comes time for standing for I read in the LOGr"'of May 30, from union officials denying com­ that .,the Patrolmen who paid off one minute (count it) in silence for our lost Brothers^ but some munist affiliation. lads in small groups "no can do'." They mumble, mutter and whis­ the Earl A. Bloomquist consider­ per during that 60 seconds of "silence." The clause regarding the over­ ed it a "dream ship." I certainly Eventually, comes time for obligations. All stand, some men throw of the government by agree with them as I was a member of the Stewards Depart­ raise their right hands and repeat the oath of obligation, while all— force is very bad. No level-think­ well, almost all—remain quiet. But some lads in small groups ing American would advocate ment of that ship. such drastic action. But the I'eThe only beef I have is that "no can do," etc. quirement of this statement is Our practice of rising and standing in silence for one whole they didn't mention the Steward. due admission by the govern­ minute, and our act of rising during obligations, are sacred moments He deserves some thanlcs, too. I ment that it is stepping out of ^or all, and not just a few. believe the rest of the crew will its role as it was designed by Edward A. Wicak agree with me when I say he our forefathers. Book No. 21847 -hould be placed at the top of Dictatorship is almost a reality (Ed. note:—The Brother's beef is well taken. Let us all bear ^ of A-1 Stewards. He was in this country today and unless it in mind and make that one minute of silence- exactly what it VANCOuvk?"^ man all the way. the country is returned to the is intended to be.) Howard Rice TH[ BEEF BOX < status of a democracy all those statements are worthless. It is my opinion that we have enjoyed a type of government in the past that could not be equalled anywhere on earth. We are not whipped yet. It is quite probable that another election will be held in 1948— Hitler's understudies are not yet powerful enough to prevent that. CLEAN HOUSE We must forget the dirty poli­ tics of the past and refuse to vote for the guy that passes out the five dollar bills. What do we care whether the man is a Re­ publican or a Democrat? What we must interest ourselves in is whether he is an American and has publicly pledged himself to fight for democracy. Our ques­ tion is: Will he vote on congres­ sional matters as the public de­ sires or wiU he carry out the wiU of Wall Street and th^ NAM? This will be the last chance you have. Get out the voting record on the Taft Hartley Act and make every effort to defeat apy and all candidates who voted for it and please don't do your purging on a party basis, do it on a democratic basis and elim­ inate all those people who woxild rob you of your right to make a decent living. This truly is a slave law. The men who passed it certainly did UNITED WE STAMOI! not do your bidding. They have wiped out many of the provis­ ions of the ConsliLuUoii. LOST MONEY At present I am considered a small business man. This year I lost money. I suppose Hartley will be wanting to- drag me in to see why I didn't sue the unions to collect for my losses. Well, I'd like to point out it just couldn't be done by yours truly because I couldn't bear to go around the rest of my life with a conscience telling me that I have been that mercenary to my fellow man. However, if someone can point out to me how I could sue Hartley for it, I'll be happy to do so. He is not a fellow man but a mercenai-y bigot with only him­ self and those who pay him in his mind. Well, boys, I hope you protect what you have because I forsee the day when I will have to fall back on the decks of ships to earn a livelihood ahd I sure would hate to go back to the , days of the twenties as I saw them. Ira E. Bishop Alton, 111. �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG SIU Only Defense Against T-H Law, Unorganized Lakes Men Warned Friday, October 10, 1947 SOME SACKS OF COFFEE BEANS Lakes can look forward to if this port in box cars looking for a law is not repealed in its en ship or sit on his fanny all sum­ After studying the Taft-Hart­ tirety or at least modified. mer in the fink hall and watch ley Act, whoso sponsors openly the pets come and go. TOUGH GOING admit was enacted into law upon There will be no appeal, if the urgent appeal from the em­ The union hiring hall will be some Mate Engineer takes a per­ ployer groups and whose pur­ gone and the Lakes Carriers As sonal dislike for you and fires pose is to restrict unions and sociation will have everything you for no good reason. Wages reverse the trend in labor man­ its own way again as they did will be cut and men will be ask­ agement circles set by the Wag­ ed to fit out ships for their room ner Act and other favorable leg­ and board as they were in the islation, there is one conclusion. days of the depression. We would And that is that not only old have no say at all in matters John Sailor, but everyone who pertaining to our welfare aboard has to work for a living and ship and ashore. who believes in Unions, is in UNION DID IT for a hell of a beating from the By forcing the shipowners to employer group—in our case, the recognize us in the matter of shipowners. hiring, granting of concessions in The total effect of section 8 is our working rules and the set­ to give exclusively to the em­ ting of wage scales, we proved ployers all control over hiring. that united in one body we were Here is what we on the Great "This guy is no SIU man," said Seafarer Cuz Murray, AB a force to be reckoned with. on the SS Frank Spencer, as he submitted above photo to LOG. in the days before the SIU be­ The industrialist class were Locale is Santos, Brazil. From the haircut styles and mustaches, came strong enough to force aware of the need to be organ­ it is an even bet the picture has been hanging around in Cuz's them to recognize us and heed ized long before the workers. bag for a little bit. Without seeing the rest of young Senor our proposals for better wages And, as a whole, they are far Hercules, we're willing to wager he's bow-legged. and conditions. moi-e militant. They have their Gone will be the rotary sys­ Chamber of Commerce, National tem of shipping and we will be Association of M a n u f a cturers. subjected to the same treatment Lakes Carriers Association, the To the Editor: as before when some pet or Propeller Club and a host of To the Editor: with pride we say we are mem­ stooge of the Lakes Carriers other organizations whole sole I have always sailed on SIU bers of the Seafarers Interna­ It is with pride and great ships and I intend to continue shipping master would have 10 purpose is to increase profits, cut tional Union. sailing on them. I consider the or 12 ships in the course of a costs and lobby for favorable leg­ pleasure that we, the members of SS Noonday Crew membership the best on the wa­ sailing season, while men who islation. And they certainly turn­ the crew aboard the SS Noonday, terfront. I have met and sailed complained about rotten condi­ ed in one niee job in. the Taft- herewith extend our most cordial with men of all nations who are tions, poor chuck and long hours Hartley bill. They have even congratulations to those of our members of our Union and they with no overtime where put on been able to pass anti-labor bills union responsible for the organ­ the blacklist. Instead these men in various state legislatures that izing of the Isthmian Steamship are tops as shipmates. had to run around from port to are far more vicious. Company and for their spendid This is it. Brothers! But there is one little thing And now that this is the law, work in accomplishing it. that I think could be improved Right on these pages is a Buddy, if you don't belong to the We also feel that those involved to develop even greater harmony good place to blow your top. Seafarers International Union —(the Isthmian seamen) are now than we now enjoy aboard ship. If you've got a beef or some and you intend to sail on the entering an era of better living I find that some of the fellows suggestions you think will be Lakes, start to do some think­ and better working and higher who speak English as well as or of benefit to your Union and ing about protecting your own standards. better than most of us, go in for neck. Get in the swim before its Here again, we congratulate speaking their own language too late. And when the time these men for having exercised practically all the time they're comes for all of us to get behind their good judgment iri making To the Editor: aboard. the leaders and fight this bill, get this decision. We truly welcome A good many guys whom I think I' have a tip worth in there and push for all you're them as new Brothers and mem­ I have sailed with, and enjoyed passing along to Seafarers hitting worth. Henry Chappell bers. sailing with, are foreign born Copenhagen. Toledo, Ohio Keep up the good work. It is and although they speak and One of the bars in town, the write a foreign language they do Tria Restaurant, is not worthy not make a habit of it once we of patronage by SIU members. shove off. In that way we all It is owned and operated by keep closer together. two finks from the 1984 strike. These guys were run off the AmSEES VALUE ei-ican waterfronts and have since Steve (Blackie) Cardullo, the Port If anybody should get the idea set themselves up in business in To the Editor: Agent here, during the last pay­ Copenhagen. Most of the fel­ that I'm against people leaiming Wo joined the SS Casa Grande off. He certainly ironed out the your Brothers, why not have or speaking foreign languages, lows who hit the bar don't know few weeks ago expecting to see it printed in the LOG? they're all wrong. I'm in full this, and the finks don't give out her go to the shipyards for re­ beefs until not even a small agreement that they have their v/ith their black waterfront rec­ pairs and then make a trip. As wrinkle remained. Blackie who If you haven't any steam has made the name of the Sea­ value, especially when we get to ords. to blow off, there must be things stand now, we are still .at farers tops in town here, is also foreign countries. One thing about the bar that something you've found in­ Marcus Hook anchorage, with The main point I'm trying to is quite evident is the constantly no plans for shipyard repairs or a member of the Mai-cus Hook teresting on your trip thait get over is that while on board changing price list. Actually, a trip, or anything else definite. "Volunteer Fire Department and you'd like to pass along for is coach of the kids' football ship, I think it wise for all hands there is no price list. If the barothers to read about—char­ We've got a good crew on her. team. to speak English as much as pos­ keep thinks you look prosper­ acters you meet in the farThe kids team is in last place sible. This will bring the guys ous, he charges double; if you're Most of the fellows have made flung corners of the earth, and can't go any lower. It's a closer together and stop a lot of off a Panamanian scow, then the joints you've found worth god thing he is a better organizer unnecessary dissension that price is lowered. seeing and those you feel it than he is a coach. He's done a sometimes arises because a guy advisable for your Brothers 'B' GIRLS terrific job at Sun Oil. Never a mayjjEeel he's being talked about to avoid. Why not let all day passes that he doesn't get or criticized and doesn't under­ The Tria also has a good crop hands profit by .your exper­ some Sun Oil boys to sign pledge stand what's being said. of women drifting around the iences? cards. Many times the fellows are joint looking for live ones to Maybe you're pretty good talking about something else but buy them drinks (with a cut for GALS GALORE at turning ^ut a poem—okay the guy starts believing it's him. the house, of course). For a small town Marcus Hook then, let's have it. Pen and So it seems to me it's a little I suggest that the Tria Restaur­ certainly has plenty of places to ink sketches are welcome, unfair to all concerned. The ant be given the by-pass while bend the elbow—and plenty of lOo. If you've got somo smartest way to eliminate it in Copenhagen. There are plenty "goils." Although the pubs are photographs of your ship, or would be for all Brothers to of other places much better and closed on Sunday, it is easy shipmates or any "shots" speak English when they're to­ run by men with clean union enough to get into a private club, taken in the various ports gether in groups. When guys records. One is the Transport Bar or to take the ferry across to New o'call, send them along. We'll are alone there's no harm in in Frihaven. Another is the her a "second home," having Jersey where there are no blue return them. talking any language they want. Raadhuskeller. Both of these been aboard for months. laws. Just mail your materiel to It is my sincere wish that none places are good joints to spend It is rumored our tub is going The old man and the others are of my foreign born Union Broth­ your time and money and its not good as far as draws and every­ to be sold to be operated under the Editor, Seafarers Log, 51 ers 'will misunderstand this sug­ going into the pockets of men thing else goes. There is no trou­ the Panamanian flag, but on one, Beaver Street, New York 4, gestion. I only offer it as a help­ who did their best to break a ble over liberty. The launch not even the agents, knows what's N. Y. How about doing it ful suggestion to make for great­ strike. which comes^every hour, is usual­ happening on this deal yet. HOWl - ' er harmony aboard our ships. Arne Larsen A1 Bernstein ly filled with "passengers." James Millican SS Enos Mills Marcus Hook, Pa. It was a pleasure to watch To the Editor: Member Offers Suggestion For More Harmony Crew Greets Isthmian Men Let's Have 'Em Copenhagen Bar Run By Finks, Brother Charges 7 Destiny Of SS Casa Grande Is Mystery To Crewmembers III 'ikl �THE Friday, October 10, 1947 SEAFARERS Pat LOC *= ^een 1-^ BULLETIN -W - ll PERSONALS • . ALFRED GREEN A /-- I Unclaimed Wages — Moran Towing Co. 17 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK Alfred Green, OS, formerly on 14.60 94 Richard W. Morrow 17.32 S. N. Sanford Lawrence E. Dugan MV GREAT ISAAC the SS Wheelock, is requested 13.38 Edward E. Strohm ... Gordon Glendening 3.73 2.75 34.54 Thomas Pitti to get in touch with George W Davis W. Gilbert 8.84 25.19 Steve Finn 31.26 Fred C. Brooks 10.26 B. R. Kazmicrski Ehms-n, 6 Sherman Avenue, Jer Frederic Le Fave 17.07 Herbert Murdock Charles E. Beecroft 11.20 42.70 James V. McClain Jack Carney 5.14 sey City, N. J. 8.27 6.44 Vincent A. Mascitelli 1.98 Gerald A. Forbes John Hurdelbrink 7.00 Donald Caddigan 4.80 X X iSamuel E. Chapman . Nicholas D'Agostino 2.34 • 6.48 James Marchand Joe S. Copeland 11.20 4.80 J. A. SMITH Jess W. Ringo 8.39 59.22 George E. Bligh Louis D. Marczak 5.60 Lawrence Knight 2.14 John P. Stanford 94 4.39 Michael C. Tomko Your gear left aboard the SS Dominick Ricchuiti 5.14 Joseph Lacaillod Ronald Chalcraft .54 5.60 10.74 Lovean Dawson Frank Norris was inventoried by Peter Messner 13.07 Edward Ferriero 3.20 Herbert G. Scott 13.11 19.14 Albert Ehotzgezell two mates and Tex Suit and Oscar M. Pyle 9.80 Edward Cafferty 6.14 Edmund W. Ralko Jean E. Vaques 10.93 22.21 Arnold Roberts sent to the Waterman Steamship "William R. Seely 6.63 b.Ql John J. Pulliam 10.62 2.02 Juan Ruiz Corp., office, 19 Rector St., New Roger Harris 1.48 James Liles 9.87 Judson Livingston Earl E. Kelly 23.95 6.29 York City. Charles L. Potter 1.48 Donald M. Goll 9.35 8.08 Wilbur Taylor 11.52 Francis Connelly John M. Gonzales 8.05 Frank M. Anderson Steve Magyar 5.07 Chester Chesna 26.52 21.80 Abraham Wernick 5.10 Peter Merx 4.80 Guy S. Bennett 55.26 Robert J. Sullivan John J. Cannon 7.52 PIGEON POINT Cunstantino Antonio 19.75 Fred H. Cook 9.68 Charles Joyner .7.. 3.26 John O. Meara 15.86 Grover Singletory 1.07 8.58 Charles W. Stettler "Will Second Cook A1 Fisher Samuel A. Lynn 4.64 John Murray 17.74 William F. Muckenfus Andrew Kovalick 1.07 4.10 please get in touch with Stew Lloyd Warden 2.16 Stephan A. Mangold 1.87 Derwoocl L. Tdulligan 1.07 3.59 Anthonv La Torre ard George L. Midgett, c/o Mo Earl D. Jenkins 2.16 George A. Urick 34.54 William H. Page Frank Fromm 18.67 35 ran Towing and Transportation Thomas Sellers 2.45 Charles Kumberger 3.73 Elwood B. Gallop 2.40 37.39 William Ensor Company, 33 Commercial Place Jennings B. Gerald 2.45 Richard L. Fay 23.40 William J. Meehan Leonard C. Walberg 13.07 19.26 Norfolk, "Virginia. James P. Fox 86.29 Milton H. Walker 11.20 William J. Meehan 13.07 2.84 Claude Alonzo Louis J. Marzak 61.09 William A. Pierce X ^ 6.44 Herbert G. Murdock Alfred H. Anderson 2.95 4.98 1.40 Gordon Glendening Brother Eugene Dore wishes Albert Buckworth 6.54 Vincent O. Hern Joe Morgon 1.60 9.91 10.27 Ernest Metts to thank the crew of the SS H. Higham Jr 7.00 James W. Chassereau Hugh T. Crawford 5.60 3.53 Henry Dougherty 6.54 John Hanna Lahana Victory for the floral 12.14 Carl W. Pauls Richard Schaffauser 2.00 29.64 4.67 Michael Jackson piece they sent on the occasion Willard C. Howell 23.34 Eldred D. King Donald J. Reitinger 1.20 59.38 Albert Plummer 6.07 James B. Read of the death of his mother. 13.C| James W. Davis 6.80 27.791 Raymond Funks Robert Scholz 3.84 James A. Burrough 11.20 John J. Lawfon Charles S. Hallett 23.20 XXX 9.64 James Howe 1.40 Vernon M. Lough 2.34 Frank T. Calnan 1.60 If Roster Campbell will call 22.24 Henry J. Kennedy George Litchfield 3.74 Hugh T. Crawford 5.60 Watson H. Sprouse Flovd Gaskill .54 Cleveland, phio, Atlantic 9218, 36.14 Bernard Lopatin 2.34 Lamar Jones 13.07 Robert C. Rackley William L. Smith 6.12 he will be returned the money 19.31 Donald Pierce 2.34 Donald T. Graham 9.80 Lyman C. Sawyer 11.20 which he left with the Bosun of 32.57 George Rourke George Inkpen 6.54 Frank T. Anderson 2.34 Harrv Miller 77.84 the Kings Canyon, Pacific Tank­ Joseph Leaumont 30.09 Richard Usko 6.54 Robert J. Sullivan 10.25 Manuel Villarreal 15.86 ers Corporation. Henry I. Kennedy 6.06 Clauncy T. Pyle 4.67 Andrew Kavalik 2.59 John W. Foreman Thomas L. Benson 7.25 15.52 John Koslowski 13.07 Charles W. Stettler 2.51 Phil H. Acree William Meehan 25.72 4.47 Mario Franciose 11.67 James Perini Jr 13.52 Birdie W. Biggs 18.07 Charles Fediw 25.12 John W. Holland 8.65 James W. Pope Jr 12.87 67 Charles F. Batchelder BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Thomas B. Linker 2.26 Daniel B. White 42.35 Calvert 4539 Vincent D. Figluizzi 1.95 MOOSE PEAK Edward B. Gomes 6.56 BOSTON 276 State St. Lost: Wallet, in San Juan, P.R., 1.87 Carl N. Bolton 17.55 Kenneth R. Marsten Boudoin 4455 Fritz W. Bantz 4.75 containing an American passport, 1.87 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Homer B. Bi'oyles 5.02 Patrick J. Purcell C. B. Woods Jr 32.37 seamen's papers. Union book, ba­ Cleveland 7391 Joe I. Justus Leon Curry 13.54 36.80 William J. Messhan 16.99 by photos and other important CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. i 11.20 18;50 Earl Mansfield John A. Wells 3.05 papers, belonging to Danial MeSuperior 5175 William Marjenhoff James W. Hawco 6.44 41.24 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Harry Musgrove Frank L. Noakouski 8.49 jias. Book No. 6623. If found 7.00 Main 0147 Grant Mutting 18.24 George W. Kerr George M. Kazperzski 4.29 please return to SIU Hall in San 1.40 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Robert W. Tatum 67.52 Henry P. Leavy Edwin Outlaw 4.24 Juan or New York, or the San Cadillac 6857 3.26 James F. Gilbert 75.85 Joseph Cantin Patrick G. Doughei'ty 21.69 Juan Customs House. If finder DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 8.86 2.50 Clarence A. Hancock John F. Smith 2.43 will leave name and address, he Melrose 4110 James W. Pope 4.45 29.12 John P. Stanford GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd ^St. Richard A. Hamm Hugo Loorents 15.05 will be rewarded. 94 Phone 2-8^ John D. McDaniel 2.16 Ronald Chalcraft HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Jack Dempsey 22.94 14.42 Samuel E. Chapman Phone 58777 George A. Urich 5.95 Harold C. Cooper 29.17 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Hugh T. Crawford 155.05 8.66 Phone 5-5919 Woodrow Mitchell 8.17 MAPCUS HOOK 1'/, W. 8th St. Fred R. Bradwell 12.28 Michael Jackson The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Chester 5-3110 Alvin L. McDowell John Hanna 7.33 13.60 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Charles A. Moravec 153.77 James A. Wells 2.90 Phone 2-1754 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Oliver J. Crews 106.89 MONTREAL 1440 Bleary St. Clarence G. Barrineau .... 10.86 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Howard D. Fasick 11.43 19.99 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Ernest W. Bryant the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Jess W. Ringo 25.38 Magnolia 6112-6113 Frank M. Philips 16.02 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. SIU branch for this purpose. Peter Gelpi 11.10 Manson L. Hilburh 16.08 HAnover 2-2784 Edward Hufnagel 1.03 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 6.78 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Bernard L. Espei'ance Edgar C. Welch 4.30 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the James Nicholl 3.43 Phone 4-1083 4.30 LOG, which jmu can fill out, detach and send to: SEAF-ARSES PHILADELPHI.A 9 Scuth 7th St. James J. Clark 17.02 Dewey Johnson Lombard 3-7651 Charles Engelsma 81.99 Columbus A. Hitchcock .... 30.84 LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Donald W. Reitinger 2.20 Louis A. Romero 52.97 Beacon 4336 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Raymond Funka 13.34 Davis W. Gilbert 68.14 RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. Richard Schoffhauser 5.29 Phone 2599 Norman Collars 19.14 To the Editor: SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Stanley Lewis " 9.66 12.06 Robert W.. Kennedy Douglas 25475 .94 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Robert Collins 12.06 Sigmund Rothschield SAN JUAN, P.R. ..252 Ponce de Leon John W. Holland 24.36 10.74 San Juan 2-5996 Jose Gonzalez iddress below: 3.82 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Gus Mortenson 12.60 James A. Nickerson Phone 8-1728 David Crockett 94 Name SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Harley Larson 1.40 Main 0290 10,74 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. John M. Moran Street Address 3.40 Phone M-1323 Eugene F. Greene UNCLAIMED WAGES TOLEDO 615 Summit St. George Maslarov 11.31 The amount of $21.86 is waitGarfield 2112 State.. Harley Larson 42.76 ng for Brother R. C. Rainey, aty WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Herman Moore 2.20 SS T. B. Robertson. To collect, Terminal 4-3131 Signed 19.14 write or go in person to the of­ VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. John Rekstin Garden 8331 Harry Juranis 19.14 fice of -the Delta Line, Mississ­ VANCOUVER 205 Abbott St. Book No. John Groener 19.14 ippi Shipping Company, New Pacific 7824 Charles Hansen 27.64 Orleans 9, La. NOTICE! SiU HALLS NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members Money Due "li �-Page Eight i-rW- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 10. 1947^ TIDEMMI^ rANKERmu/ ,3; •H fl 'f Ik nie^fMsefis •wemm. lMlH?AIAI)OM<a. (MKM lAMKCRMeNlS ASSOC. ••pEMOCRATIC fiAMK AA»0 PlUe COWTROU OVER. Al^ UNION OECI3IONS • FINANCIAL STASlUlty 6^ EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT: • MEMBERS HAVE NOSAV ATALL. TIDEVWfinER HAS COIMPLPTE OONTROL OVER ASSOC.AT/ON • NO F/NANG/AL STATEAIENTS ISSUED TO MEMBERS . MO ASSETS J NO BOlLOlMGS, ^MEMBERSHIP CONTROL OVER ALL EXPENDITURES. • REfeREWDOlM VOTE ON ALL ISSUES. • PlONeeRFD AU MAJOR GAINS ON THE VUATBB- • No VOTES TAKEN; POilCy DICTATED Sy COMPANy . • DOES NOTHING ANO NEVER DID ANVTHlNG TOR MEMBERS FRONT SINCE INCEPTIOAJ. • BEST vvAGEiS,CONDITIONS, AAJD UNION REPPeSENTATlON IN TN6 INDUSTRY. POOREST OONDITIONS iN TANKER FIELD . NO REPRfiSENnATiOM; LOWOVBRT/MB. Compcinsoh proves...Joiri THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIOA/AL UMIOAI : -'T^^1''l^i^l^rl^ ''Ml?- JT •> 4--.'wl'iJ s- � 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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IX. SlU Men Join Picketlines Of Office Workers NEW YORK, N.Y„ FRIDAY. OCTOBER 3. 1947 HELPING HAND TO ANOTHER UNION NEW YORK—Downtown New York witnessed another demon­ stration of trade union solidarity last week when squads of Sea­ farers reinforced picketlines of the AFL's Office Employees In­ ternational Union, Local 153, set up in protest of a company's re­ fusal to enter collective bargain­ ing negotiations. While thousands of workers in the financial area looked on, the Seafarers, neat in their tradi­ tional white caps, paced the picketlines thrown in front of the offices of the Personal Finance Company at 90 Broad Street and 182 Broadway, last Friday. ANSWER APPEAL The presence of the Seafarers on the lines stemmed from an appeal from Local 153 headquar­ ters seeking aid in putting on an effective demonstration. In line with its policy of sup­ porting clean trade unions en­ gaged in legitimate beefs, the SIU put out a call for volunteers to stand picket duty with OEIU members. A rush of volunteers greeted the call. More than the number needed responded. The AFL Office Workers last week were added to the many unions which have requested, and received. Seafarers help in fighting a beef. This picture was taken at the picketline at 90 Broad Street. New York City, where employes of the Personal Finance Company were demonstrating for a wage increase. An­ other picture appears on an inside page. Top wages which will go into effect on the company's tugs will give Seafarers sailing as Bosun and Steward-Cook a monthly wage of $264.34. The scale calls for $213.69 a month for Oilers and Firemenwatertenders, while Able-seamen will draw'$208.69. Overtime-rate of pay under the terms of the agreement is al- Huron Crewmen Approve Contrart Classification The convention is expected to be the largest in the federation's history, with more than 600 dele­ gates due to participate. It also bids to be the most important since the convention will deal with some of the most serious problems yet to confront organ­ ized labor. High on the list of important matters to be dealt with are the Taft-Hartley Law, the ever-in­ creasing prices which are fast liquidating workers' wages, and the problem of unemployment. Reports from fraternal dele­ gates from the British Trades Union Congress will be deliver­ ed by General Secretary A. Deak- Regular Hourly Rate $1.05 Wheelsman—Oiler 1.04 Watchman—Fireman 1.00 AB Deckwatch—2nd Cook .89 OS Deckwatch .85 Deckhand—Coalpasser—Porter .... 1.17 1st Asst. Conveyorman 1.10 2nd Asst. Conveyorman regular rates.) (*—Overtime rates are IVz times The unloading premium rate which was formerly 65c per hour has been increased to 70c per hour, while the rate for feeding screws—$4 per complete cargo unloaded—and for hoeing out— $2 per bin hoed—remains un­ changed. This is at the present time the highest rate paid for any self unloaders on the Lakes. An automatic escalator which AFL Convention Opens Monday In San Francisco V Seafarers Negotiates Top Contract With New Towboat Company NEW YORK, Oct. 2—The pacesetting Seafarers International Union stepped up its lead in the maritime field with the signing of an /agreement yesterday with the Meseck Towing Lines, Inc., embodying the highest wage scale in the industry for towboat unlicensed personnel. DETROIT—Great Lakes Secre­ tary Treasurer Farnen announced that contract negotiations witn the Huron Transportation Com­ pany, involving the two cement carriers—the SS Crapo and the SS Boardman, were concluded PEP UP LINES late Wednesday afternoon, Sep­ tember 24, too late to appear in On the lines, the Seafarers con­ detail in last week's SEAFAR­ siderably enlivened the morale ERS LOG. of the AFL office woi-kers by Since then, crewmembei-s of their efficiency and orderliness the SS Crapo have approved the in a district where trade union contract terms, and SS Boardman demonstrations are usually not crewmembers are being contact­ a common sight. ed as this item goes to press in OEIU members and officials order that they may approve or were unanimous in their praise reject the new contract. of the Seafarers- for the hearten­ Under terms of the Huron ing display of labor solidarity. Names of the SIU members par­ agreement, the following wage ticipating in the beef appear on scale goes into effect as of Sep­ tember 1, 1947: page 3. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2— Delegates from affiliated unions representing 7,500,000 members are already coming into this city in preparation for the American Federation of Labor's 66th an­ nual convention, which opens here Monday. The convention will hear a keynote address, which will be broadcast thi-oughout the nation, by President William Green. Among the delegation repre­ senting the Seafarers Internation­ al Union will be Harry Lundeberg, president; Paul Hall, first vice-president; and Morris Weisberger and Cal Tanner, internaI tional vice presidents. No. 40 in of the Transport and General Workers Union, and Robert Openshaw, member of the execu­ tive committee of the Amalagamated Enginering Union. President Green disclosed that Leon Blum, former Premier of France, had been invited to at­ tend, although acceptance has not yet been-received. Scheduled to be among the convention's speakers announced by Green are: Labor Secretary Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Sen­ ator Wayne Morse, of Oregon, and Kurt Schumacher, head of Germany's Social Democratic Party. Overtime' Hourly Rate $1,571/2 1.56 1.50 1.33 y2 1.27 ¥2 1.751/2 1.65 provides for an automatic up­ ward adjustment in rates when 150 or more bulk carriers increase their rates is also included in the Huron agreement. NINE HOLIDAYS Nine paid holidays are also provided as follows: New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Wash­ ington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Among other sections in the Huron contract are ones covering a minimum work week of 56 hours during sailing season, a minimum work week of 54 hours during fit-out and lay-up, and certain limitations on union liabilty under the Taft-Hartley Act. Early last April, organizing of the Huron seamen began, and the SIU Great Lake's District- was the overwhelming winner of an NLRB-conducted election aboard the two ships on June 4 and 6. After the election in which the NMU and the Company were de­ cisively defeated, the SIU was (Continued on Page 3) so tops for the industry, with the rate established at $1.43 per hour for unlicensed personnel receiv­ ing wages of $200 or more a month. The newly-won Meseck lines will operate tugs out of New York on coastwise and deep sea runs. (The Memorandum Agree­ ment appears on Page 9.) / Discussions between company and Union representatives open­ ed a week ago. Signing for the Seafarers at the conclusion of the sessions yesterday were Robert A. Matthews, Engine De­ partment Representative and Joe Algina, Acting New York Port Agent. As set forth in the agreement, the company agrees to recognize nine holidays. The work week in port will be eight hours a day and 40 hours per week, and work performed in port on Saturdays or Sundays will be paid for al the regular overtime rate. With the agreement on the issues of wages, hours, holidays and cei-tain general rules effec­ tive immediately, the Union and company will continue negotia­ tions to draw up the remainder of the agreement relating to gen­ eral and departmental rules. The agreement states that "upon com­ pletion of such negotiations all conditions agreed to shall be in­ corporated into and thereby made a part of rhis agreement." Send Pix Every candidate for office in the A&G election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport pic­ ture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer, Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 3, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District i . I Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor ; At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL - -- -- -- -- First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK - - Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. •HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan 'DAVE JOYCE Secy.-Treas. Canadian District ' 205 Abbott St., Vancouver, B. C. X Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Time Of Decision The 1947 convention of the American Federation of Labor which opens in San Francisco on Monday will not be just another convention where hollow resolutions are passed and forgotten. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Organized Labor is faced with momentous problems which must be squarely faced and dealt with. Out of the convention must come plans of action for dealing with the Taft-Hartley Act, the shrinking dollar value, unemploy­ ment and many other problems of the American working. man. Staten Island Hospital Men How In The Marine Hospitals There can be no avoiding of issues. The situation calls for a program of action to preserve the gains won by These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, organized labor, and action must be the keynote of every as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging item on the agenda. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ The labor-haters have had their day in Washington, ing to them. the American workingman will soon thunder out his re­ GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. L. ,ALLEN ply from the west and it will be heard. A. CAUDRA J. A. SEALY J. BURGRAVE A. J. HALL -oW. R. HALL W. BARGONE I. WHITNEY J. HARRIS L. W. ROBERTS M. FOSTER, Jr. J. D. ROSS X % % Nominations for men who wish to run for office in BRIGHTON HOSPITAL D. L. HUNTER the coming SIU election are drawing to a close with less G. McGUIRE (SUP) than two weeks remaining before the October 1 5 deadline. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. FALVEY Nominations Still Open There is still plenty of time for men who have been tdying with the idea of running to get their credentials together and send them to the Secretary-Treasurer. JOHN MASSIMINO L. L. FREEMAN J. NUUHIWA E. L. PIERCE . W. T. ROSS E. FREMSTAD E. T. DANBACH J. BALLARD F. R. O'BRAIN It is every member's right—and duty—to run for office if he has the qualifications. There is never a surplus of capable men in any organization, so even if it is felt that the guy holding the job you'd like to take a crack at is capable, don't shy off—take a chance at it; the mem­ STATEN ISLAND^ HOSPITAL bership may feel you can do the better job. E. JOFFRIAN The more men who run for the positions the better it J. MCNEELY will be. A large selection of candidates is indicative of a J; A. DYKES healthy organization, and it gives the membership a chance T. MUSCOVAGE W. SATTERFIELD to rnake a real choice as tc'who will carry the responsi­ J. GERMANO bilities in the coming year. J. BLANCO Read the qualifications for office listed on Page 3. C. J. BISCUP J. O'MALLEY If you meet the requirements, enclose with them a pass­ J. E. WILLIAMS port photo and a biography of less than 100 words and E. T. BROWN shoot the works to the Secretary Treasurer, 51 Beaver J. E. BRWN Street, N. Y. F. J. SCHUTZ R. LORD J. BARRON E. DELLAMANO H. SCHWARZ J. HANSIL E. JOHNSTON J. NICKERSON W. MAPLES E. DELANEY R. JOHNSTON It* NEPONSET HOSPITAL J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ H. BELCHER ' J. T. EDWARDS L. BALLESTERO You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (oh 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) C. C. MOSS D. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWORTH M. GOMEZ * * * NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE * * * NORFOLK HOSPITAL J. PORTER RALPH STURGIS B. CUTHRELL J. BULLARD A. DESOUZA L. BARSH H. KEECH d' �Friday, October 3, 1947 THE SIMON LEGREE ON THE PICKETLINE SEAFARERS LOG The Record Proves That Seafarers Pioneered Gains On Great Lakes By RUSSELL SMITH Wearing the traditional garb of Simon Legree, this Personal Finance employee symbolizes how workers are treated by this enormous profit-making company. Charging high interest for loans, and paying low salaries to employees, has made this com­ pany one of the wealthiest loan outfits in the United States. The union wants to be dealt in on some of that money, and asked for SIU help to show the company they are not kidding. DETROIT — Every once in a while, we pick up some organi­ zational leaflet or throw-away issued by some outfit on the Lakes and read where it did so much for the Great Lakes sea­ men. Propaganda like that, ob­ viously intended for the green Lakes seamen who don't know the score, usually gives us a great big laugh. You might ask, "Why the laugh?" Well, it's common knowl­ edge to the men who've been sailing on the Lakes for the past few years that the SIU Great Lakes District has been the lead­ ing influence in securing such gains and improved conditions as have been won on the Lakes. Since our start in 1938, it's been the SIU every time which Huron Crewmen Seafarers Ou OHU Pkketliae Approve Newly Signed Contract Living up to the Seafarers reputation for helping brother trade unionists conducting a legitimate beef, the members of the SIU listed below went out last Friday on the picketlines established by Local 153 of the Office Employees International Union, AFL, at the 90 Broad Street and 182 Broadway offices of the Personal Finance Company. The company has refused to enter collective bargaining (Continued from Page 1) negotiations with the union. certified on June 16 as the sole Seafarers doing their bit were: collective bargaining agent. Guinar Rvistianen P. Albanese Bias Gonzales Contract negotiations were be­ S. L. Fackrell Elas Rodreguez gun in July, and dragged on for John Pelski V. Rimme Angel Filicore a couple of months until the Hu­ A. Maldonado Bill L. Johnson ron management finally realized Neri Felipe Jose F. Gonzales Adolph Beier that the SIU was determined to Joe Reyes Arthur Holmgrew Snyder hold out for a good contract. R. P. Kimball Louis A. Ruiriz Vic Garcia Huron was represented by H. Charles Connors J. D. Blanchfield Paul M. Martin R. Schemm and Charles W. Vincent Bruno Joseph E. Best M. Pepovich Adams, while the SIU Great Robert Orr W. Fagen Leo Root Lakes District was represented Louie Scarptr Bruce Denhohn A. Ezergals by Secretary Treasurer Fred Far- William Bowninie John Ward W. Johnson nen and Organizational Director Russell Smith. Signing of the Huron agree­ ment, subject to membership ap­ proval, brings to 29 the number mutiny aboard the vessel because By BILL THOMPSON of Great Lakes operators now I did what I considered my duty The ship-shape handling of as a Union representative. under SIU contract, and forges several tough beefs aboard the another link in the chain of SIU When the ship docked in the agreements expected'to soon en­ SS Eli Whitney in the Pox't. of Port of Baltimore, this beef along compass the entire Great Lakes. Baltimore should be of interest with several others, was turned The election in the Huron to the Brother who recently in­ over to the Hall. Fleet was the first NLRB con­ ferred that that Port did not The Port Agent and a Patrol­ ducted maritime election of the give sufficient prominence to its man came down to the ship year on the Great Lakes and. the beefs in the LOG reports. immediately. These men suc­ I was the ship's Delegate ceeded in clearing up all beefs votes the SIU gave early notice of the pro-SIU sentiment on the aboard the Eli Whitney and it and removing charges. was I who was charged with Lakes. EXCELLENT WORK has led the fight for improved hours, wages, working and living conditions. This is no idle boast or smokeblowing on our part. Check the record, if you don't already know, and see who has actually won anything on the Great Lakes. It's been the SIU Great Lakes District which time after time, has broken the ice to win gains which the LCA was finally forced to come across with. On the Lakes, just as on salt water, it's the SIU which leads for maritime labor every time! FORTY HOUR WEEK Let's go back a few years to 1942—when the SIU first estab­ lished the principle of the fortyhour week on the Great Lakes. At that time, SIU contracts were negotiated providing forty hours work during fit-out and lay-up at straight time, with overtime for all hours worked in excess of eight hours daily or forty hours weekly. That's the first that a forty hour week was ever heard of on the Great Lakes! During the war years, when the LCA operators wanted to pay the continuous service bonus of 10 percent on base wages only, it was the SIU which carried the battle to Washington. The SIU Great Lakes District filed a strike notice against every operator on the Lakes! As a result of the SIU actions, the War Labor Board handed down a decision which benefited every seaman on the Lakes. The WLB decision forced the operat­ ors to pay a bonus on all wages, including overtime as well as base wages. Once again, the SIU had carried the ball successfully. Baltimore Beats Mutiny Charges On Whitney Qualifications For Office Qualificaiions for office in Ihe Seafarers International Union, as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ ous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ sels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member and show four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not ap­ ply to officials and other office holders working for the Union during current year for period of four months or longer. Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, naming the particular office and submitting the necessary proof of qualification as listed above. The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer must be in his office not later than Oct. 15. 1947. together with a recent passport photo and a short statement of the candidate's Union history and activities. Pag© Threo Their work in my behalf was such that it is expected that charges against me will be drop­ ped as soon as a letter is re­ ceived from the American Con­ sul in Georgetown, where the beef originated. Without a doubt, the Agent and Patrolman did one of the best possible jobs in clearing away this ship. The crew has expressed its pleasure over the way things were handled. THANKS DUE Bill Thompson, Ship's Dele­ gate on the Eli Whitney, re­ futes the allegation that the Port of Baltimore is not on the ball. The Baltimore Branch, as­ serts Brother Thompson, is giving the membership in that port first-rate representation. We all felt we were fortunate in having men like these to rep­ resent us and they certainly de­ serve a vote of thanks for a job damn well done. The charge of mutiny was a result of the Steward's incapa­ bility aboard this ship in hand­ ling his men. I, as Ship's Dele­ gate, repeatedly had to order men in the Stewards Department to do their work, because they would not obey the Steward. For this I got in trouble with the officers. All men in the Stewards Department, including the Steward, were tripcard men. All new replacements for the Whitney refused to sign on until the Ship's Delegate is allowed to sign on for another trip. Be­ cause of this and the representa­ tion from the Baltimore Hall, the Company "finally agreed to permit the sign-on. If the Port Agent and the Patrolmen are doing nothing in Baltimore, how is it that they can get a tremendous beef like this cleared up in less than a week? Throughout the war, whenever the Great Lakes shipowners tried to lower conditions in any way whatsoever, the SIU was con­ stantly on guard to make sure that these profit-hungry individ­ uals didn't get away with the least bit of chiseling. AN SIU YEAR 1946 was a damn good year for the SIU. Seafarers on the East, West and Gulf Coasts tied up all American ships in the most suc­ cessful strike ever pulled in mar­ itime. As a result of the solid SIUSUP front, supported by all or­ ganized labor, the vicious Wage Stabilization Board was defeated. The SIU-SUP won a victory for all labor! In the Fall of '46, two signifi­ cant victories were won by the SIU. First came the election in the 90-ship Isthmian Fleet, a sub­ sidiary of U.S. Steel, which the SIU won by securing better than 58 percent of the votes against the company and the NMU. On the Lakes-, after the NMU pulled a phony strike in a wild attempt to stop the SIU organi­ zational gains, the 7-ship Midland Fleet voted for the SIU Great Lakes District as the Union of their choice. This was a living example of how Lakes seamen regarded the phony organizationtal strike of the NMU. 1947 GOOD. TOO With the start of fit-out on the Lakes this Spring, the SIU be­ gan an all-out drive to organize the entire Great Lakes under the banner of the SIU. From the very start, all indications pointed overwhelmingly to success as crew after crew and ship after ship voiced preference for the SIU Great Lakes District. First, came the succes-sful smashing of the 56-hour week on the passenger boats, with a re­ sultant 44-hour week and substaritial gains. Then came the first 40-hour week on the Lakes aboard a "few^ lousy sandboats," as one of our opponents phrased it. On the organizational front, the SIU won the two-ship Huron Fleet early in June, after giving the NMU the wmrst beating they had ever had on the Great Lakes. This victory pointed the way to others. Early in July, the SIU emerged a topheavy winner as the result of an election aboard the four Wyandotte ships. In rapid succession, the SIU won the first forty-hour week contract for bulk freighters with the signing of the first Midland agreement, and all SIU bulk freighters, automobile carriers, and tankers fell into line by sign­ ing foriy hour contracts, too. HURON CONTRACT Last week, the Huron contract was signed, subject to ratifica­ tion of the crewmembers, provid­ ing the forty-hour week, nine paid holidays, an automatic wage escalator clause, and increased unloading rate. It also provides a guaranteed work week of 56 hours during the sailing season and 54 hours for fit-out and lay-up. Wyandotte negotiations are still going on, and as soon as they are concluded, a complete report will be printed in the SEAFARERS LOG. �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Chief Stewards' Varied Tasks Caii For Ali-Around Ability LOG Friday," Ociober 3, 1947 IHSLO^ Toward the end of the voyage the Chief Steward of a passen­ The writer of these articles has been a member of the SIU ger ship is rarely seen or heard for several years and is an old hand in the Stewards Depart­ from. He is up to his neck in ment. His views here are not necessarily the policy of the SIU overtime, inventories, cash ac­ but rather observations and suggestions for making work in the BOSTON SS HILTON counts, requisitions, crew vacan­ Stewards Department on passenger ships an easier task. Last INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS E. P. Jensen. $5.00; F. B. Ortiz, cies, costs, meal reports, etc.— W. Grant, $6.00: C. Tiidor. $2.00; $4.00; K. C. Marple. $3.00; M. Lubiejewweek's article, the first, dealt with relations with passengers. all of which have to be ready for F. Fernandez, $2.00; O. Stich, $3.00; ski. $5.00; I. Echevarria, $3.00; C. The Chief Steward of a pas-* the shoreside officials immediate­ J. Ferreira, $1.00; G. Georgivich, $1.00 Matt. $3.00; J. Ortiguerra. $5.00; J. C. senger ship must be a man of ly I had to deal with a crew's ly upon docking, and none of Korneliusson, $2.00; T. O. Melton, NEW YORK many abilities. The physical beef from a character who wanted which can be made up until the $5.00; T. O. Melton. $20.00; T. H. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Canfleld. $2.00; F. Chrzesclan, $3.00; work that he does is almost neg­ to know why the crew was not last 36 hours of the trip. P. Guzman. $3.00; W. S. Perry, $5.00; F. Aponte, $4.00; C. Vazquez, $2.00; served soup in the morning and ligible, but the responsibility that Added to this he must closely C. F. Maekey, $2 00; G, J. Dolin, $5.00; J. G. Carr. $4.00; W. Mlchnovlch. $3.00; tea in the afternoon "like them he carries is great. watch the most important meal E. Goelitz. $5.00; J. Coacino, $2.00; D. C. Rodda, $3.00; E. Greco, $5.00. J. S. Schaefer. $5.00; H. T. Howard, It is a job that no money or god-damned pa.ssengers." SS ETHIOPIA VICTORY of the voyage, the "Captain's $2.00; F. Feld, $5.00. On the other hand, a good influence can buy, and it is a W. W. Watklns, $1.00. Dinner," or "Dinner Adieu" as it R. Fugucros, $3.00; Fred Verdict. job that no man can bluff his Chief Steward who holds the bal­ SS A. CLAY is sometimes called, which is al­ $3.00; Eugene Bluhm, $1.00; A. W. Geo. Pilaras, $2.00; C. G. Pedersen, way through. The only way to ance between the company and Hauffe, $1.00; E. Kastango, $4.00; H. ways served the night before $2.00; Alan Daga, $2.00; R. B. Capes, get the job is by the hard road his Union has nothing to fear White, $1.00; J. B. Wemysa, $3.00. reaching the home port and often $1.00; R. K. Riffle. $2.00; T. Spencer, from either of them. He can do of experience, and it takes many SS STEEL RECORDER $2.00; R. Hull. $1.00; R. F. Blanchette, resembles a State Banquet with much to improve the living con­ J. F. Barnett, Jr., $5.00; Philip D. years of hard work to make the $2.00; A. H. Blanchette, $2.00; J. Canditions of his shipmates and at all the trimmings. Mouton, $5.00; H. M. Free, $2.00; grade and hold the job. tin. $5.00; E. M. Vlllapol. $1.00. The job is well paid, but Richard S. Newnom, $5.00; H. A. A Chief Steward must have a the same time carry the trust of SS SIMMONS VICTORY specialized. A good passenger Sherman, $5.00; L. Crittenden, $2.00; W. M. Wallace, $2.00; W. J. Sontag, sound knowledge of cost buying the company. L. H. Powell, $5.00; L. W. Wheeler, He is an unlicensed member of ship Chief Steward need never $5.00; L. G. Romano, $5.00; E. De- $1.00; J. C. Fleck, $1.00; A. Fase, (but not selling), requisitioning, be out of work because, if he Bourbon, $5.00; L. J. Baldo, $5.00; $1.00; S. J. DeMelles. $2.00; Abo bar percentages, kitchen French, the crew and, in spite of all the leaves one company, another will G. E. Stegeman, $5.00; W. J. Plunket, Partner, $1.00; G. Callaro. $1.00. spit and polish of gold braid and stowage and correspondence. SS HELEN grab him immediately, provid­ $5.00; S. Celeste, $5.00; G. O. Thornton, He must be a profound judge uniform that the custom of the C. Patoky, $5.00; F. Maland. $2.00; $5.00; L. Vickrey, $5.00; E. E. Mcing he has a good name on the of human nature and be able to sea forces on him, his sympa­ H. Williams. $1.00; S. Bell. $1.00; N. Crory, $5.00. waterfront. Jefferson, $1.00; T. Coyne, $1.00; surround himself with capable thies must always be with the SS ARLYN F. Gustav, $1.00; A. Vasquez, $2.00; His is the labor of Hercules Miciak Bronislaw, $2.00. men to whom he can delegate crew as well as the passengers. J. Pines, $2.00; R. Rivera, $2.00; He should work in close co­ and it is small wonder that he SS T. NUTHALL some of his load of responsibility. J. J. Cooper, $3.00; L. R. Jackson, operation with his Port Steward, usually ends up with ulcers, flat E. C. Fink, $3.00; W. Cooper. $2.00; He should "confer with his As­ $1.00; D. L. Ware. $1.00; C. G. Cooke. Thrasher, $2.00; F. Umholtz, $2.00; $2.00. sistant Chief Steward, Second but at the same time never allow feet, a bald noggin or as a rum- G. H. Darnell, $2.00; R. Beucher, $1.00; SS NOAH WEBSTER Steward, Chef, Chief Baker and himself to be dominated by the pot. If you see one, don't shoot J. Sallinger, $1.00; M. Moody, $5.00; D. Victor. $5.00; J. C. Reynolds, Storekeeper at least once a day, official. He must never hesitate him on sight but try to remem­ H. Schubert, $3.00; T. Patterson, $1.00. $2.00; L. E. Hilton, $7.00; F. A. and he must have that supreme to use his right of rejection or ber that, like the piano player SS CAPE BRETON Bivins. $3.00; E. Zecchlni, $2.00; A. acceptance of incoming stores. he's doing the best he can. I. Swit, $2.00; A. B. Benno, $2.00. gift of being able to tell them Rodriques. $3.00; L. Higginbotham, what he wants done without in $2.00: J. E. Behm, $5.00; R. H. Rojem, $5.00; E. L. Gimmett. $2.00; G. H. any way interfering with the Villacres, $200; G Bergeret, $200; work himself. W A Brightwell. $100; V Pedraza, He is not, contrary to general $5.00; E. A. Betterquist $3.00; J. belief, required to be able to Huisman, $3.00. B. I. Gore, $1.00; cook, although in general prac­ S. Reyes. $1.00; R. L. Chahoc, $1.00; G. W. Rideck. $1.00; W. Hyde, $2.00; tice it will be found that he is R. W. Schoolcraft. $2.00. able to do so. By The ORGANIZING STAFF stop when the last non-union tell the organizer you feel you're SS CAPE FRIENDSHIP Chief Stewards aboard freight shipping company puts the ink too old or have done your share L. A. Stengle. $3.00; G. R. Ogden, Since the Agents Conference of ships are required to be (or have on an SIU contract. before. You must admit they're $3.00; R. Power. $3.00; J. Parcolla, been) Cooks so that they can 1945, when the expansion pro­ Here on the East Coast, we pretty weak excuses if you are $3.00; J. B. Juaban. $3.00; J. Sukodolski. $3.00; P. J. Gilligan. $3.00; R. double for any of their Cooks gram was decided upon and an have new contracts with several a good union-minded guy. J. Hndrickson. $3.00; A. Anopol. $3.00; who become ill, but aboard a organizational director was ap­ companies, among them: Isth­ A good union man's job is nev­ R. Brumley. Jr.. $3.00; E. P. Canlas, passenger vessel where the gal­ pointed, the Seafarers Interna­ mian, American-Eastern, St. er finished. And a guy doesn't $3.00; F. C. Damian. $3.00; M. A. ley staff is anywhere from 12 to tional Union has made giant Lawrence Navigation, Ponce Ce­ get excused from picket duty be­ Angel, $3.00: C. T. Cahilig. $3.00; A. 30 men, cooking is about the strides toward becoming the larg­ ment, Wilkerson, Coral, Petrol cause he's picketed before. Vol­ Sargent. $3.00; G. Krupick, $3.00; J. only job in which the Chief est seamen's union in the mari­ Tankers, Sag Harbor Tanker In­ unteer organizing is the same A. Green. $3.00; George F. Woods, $5.00. time industry—a crowning point Stward has no part. dustries and others. thing. SS STEEL SCIENTIST to be added to our reputation on The popularity of a passenger Who in this organization is bet­ On the Great Lakes we took L. Gutierez. $2.00; F. C. Holmes. ship is largely dependent upon the waterfront for being the over several companies and as ter qualified than the oldtimer? $5.00; G. L. Rigney, $2.00; E. D. • the per.snnality of its Chief Stew­ strongest, most progressive and on the East Coast, have elections Ho has the savvy, the experience; Mabee. $2.00; A. V. Comrie. $2.00; B. L. Jarrat. $3.00; M. A. MacDonald, ard. He must be the soul of militant trade union around. he's been through lousy condi­ $2.00; N. Voskian, $2.00; J. Flynn, This reputation was not earned pending in a number of outfits. tact and courtesy at all times, We can't afford to jeopardize tions and low wages and can $4.00; A. Carvalho. $3.00; M. E. easily, nor overnight. Years of and ever ready to bend a will­ all we have won—none of us. probably do a ship-shape job of Makatangay, $3.00; D. O. Harvey, ing ear to a complaining pas­ hard work, during which time we And we have to work against the showing unorganized seamen the $3.00; D. Isorda, $3.00; P. Aboga, had to prove ourselves time and senger. difference between union and $3.00; E. A. Karlsson, $3.00; R. Kisagain, won us our spurs. Many a time when the shipping might ing. $3.00. Many of the alleged complaints non-union ships. slow down. crew had to pull a job action, and SS VIRGINIA CITY he has to listen to are sheer At present, as was stated To protect your job and the E. Adamko. $2.00; G. Maslarov, many a member had to hit the nonsense, but he must be able conditions you have, cooperate above, we're working on several $2.00; Tom Riley. $5.00; K. Nash, bricks to win and enforce the to give the same sympathetic at­ with the organizers. If they ask outfits. Topping the list are Cit­ $5.00; H. Rice. $2.00; W. West. $2.00; tention to Mrs. Stitchpipes, who conditions that we all enjoy to­ you to try to take a job on an ies Service, Tidewater and Sun C. Wamsley. $1.00; M. Spence. $1.00; is grossly offended at not being day. I H. Friel. $1.00; J. Galway. $2.00; G. unorganized ship, do your best Oil. In the long, hard pull to the Gunter. $1.00; P. Ramseyyr. $5.00; S. asked to sit at the Captain table, Although it's possible that to get that job. You'll be helping $2.00; L. Vanemburgh. $2.00; as he gives to Colonel Stumble- top, Bookmembers, along with in your own future welfare if every member who tries to get a Woodell. W. Serrano. $1.00; M. Franciose. $1.00; bum's bitter complaint of being Permitmen and Tripcarders, rode you do. job with these unorganized com­ R. Lagasse. $1.00; V. Ramseyer. $5.00; unorganized ' ships to help bring cheated by card sharks. panies may not get one, there's C. Kreiss. $1.00; C. Kowalski. $1.00; G. them under contract to the SIU. ALL CAN HELP R. Ranallo, $2.00; F. Stokarchuk, $2.00; IS SYMPATHETIC nothing in anybody's book that J. E. Miller. $1.00; R. J. Butler. $1.00; Some money in the form of If you happen to be a new Homo sapiens on vacation is a says you can't make a good try P. Gonzalez. $1.00; J. A. Goglas. $1.00; wages and overtime was lost, and member and you're asked to help at—not once, but several times. A. R. Hasson. $2.00; H. C. Hill. $1.00. queer bird and has to be humor­ ed to the ninth degree, and it is good sailing conditions and other out, dont feel because you're largely the work of the Chief union privileges were given up, new that you can't do any good. If you're willing, that's all you Steward to do the humoring. He to whip these outfits in line. These sacrifices are paying off need. Just get to know the rules should inspect the passenger ac­ and will payoff in greater mea­ and procedures of the Union commodations, either with the sure in future years. The membership of Ihe Seafarers International Union has which protect you and every Master or the Ship's Doctor, at consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be GET 'EM ALL other member. least twice a week, and he must good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear You can always get copies of But the top wages and condi­ insist on scrupulous cleanliness such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard tions we now have as a result of the Constitution, Shipping Rules throughout his department. SIU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above He must be just, but at the hard effort and much sacrifice on and other Union literature-help­ all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. same time a firm disciplinarian the part of the membership will ful in acquainting unorganized Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there and must be known as such both slowly and surely go down the men with the Seafarers. by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullydrain if we allow other non-union The LOG is good educational to the company and to the Union. fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to material. You get bound volumes companies to stick out like a He must give the same at­ provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. sore thumb. for years back so you can brush tention to the crew that he does These heird-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL up on the score. Until the last unorganized to the passengers, but at the HANDS, They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual company is under SIU contract, Sailing on an unorganized ship same time be on the look-out for for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ the super - militant crackpot it remains a threat to Union con­ is in itself an education, and will fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken give you experience so you can whose one aim is to' cause trou­ ditions. repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. make comparisons. As far as we are concerned. ble for trouble's sake. Apropos of that, quite recent- our organizing campaign should 1 If you're an old member, don't By JACK (AUSSIE) SHRIMPTON AH Hands, Working Together, Can Insure Continuation Of CoedJobs, Wages, Conditions Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union n �Friday, October 3, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Admiral Hints At Seamen Draft At N.Y. Meeting Of Shipowners By JOE ALGINA Philadelphia Agent Voices A Complaint Against Permitmen NO NEWS?? By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA—The Permitmen are causing us a little trou­ ble by hanging around the Hall and refusing to take jobs which are offered to them. I have a word of advice to give them, and if they are smart they will pay attention to what I have to say: Brothers, you were given a Tripcard or a Permit in this Un­ ion because there were not men available to take all the jobs which were listed. This being the case, full Bookmembers get first chance at jobs, and if you men don't want to take jobs that are offered, at least don't hang round the Hall clogging traffic. coastal was supposed to lay up in Philly. The company changed plans, and wanted the ship moved to Norfolk. This will be done and the men will receive transportation back to the City of Brotherly Love. One of our newspapers print­ ed an editorial about the way our ships are being transferred and/or sold to foreign nations. It is rather late to point out this danger to the public since the SIU recognized what was happening three years ago, and tried to get legislation introduced in Congress to forbid the sale of American tonnage to foreign in­ terests. As usual, the press, and the Washington bigwigs were deaf to our pleas for help. Now they realize that we were correct all the time. Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow* ing ports: JACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAVANNAH SAN JUAN BUFFALO SAN FRANCISCO NORFOLK DULUTH The deadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday proceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. NEW YORK — Last week a much decorated rear admiral told the shipowners in this port that they'd better start thinking about the possibility that the future might see the merchant marine as part of the armed forces. He told them the new uni­ fication of the armed forces affects shipping as much as it does the military services and the eventuality of all ship­ ping being under a military head may not be too far off. Of course, this was strictly up the shipowners alley. None of them jumped out of the win­ dow instead at the end of the meeting they stuck a citation on one of the guys. This Brass Hat didn't ask the men who would be most affect­ ed by this what they thought. He just told the shipowners, in fancy language, of course, that they could look forward to free and easy sailing if and when they put seamen in uni­ form. If you do accept a job from the Dispatcher, go to that job and sail that ship. Failure to do this will result in the loss of the Permit or Tripcard. Patrolman Tilley just inter­ rupted to state that he paid off the Cornell Victory, Waterman, and he wishes to commend the crew for the Union spirit that they all showed. This scow crewcd in Baltimore in June, and after going inter- Russian Moms Take Lead In Childbirths As final proof that things arc done better in Russia and Rus­ sian occupied countries under communist leadership, two re­ ports of multiple births came from Russian news agencies this week. One dispatch from Moscow re­ ported the birth of quintuplets and the other reported the birth of octuplets in Russian-held Manchuria. While the birth of quintuplets in Russia merely matches the production achieved in Canada over a decade ago by the birth of the Dionne quintuplets, the arrival of eight children in Man­ churia, seven of whom ^ survived, dispells any doubts as to the ef­ ficiency and ability which comes under communist leadership. When the news reached offi­ cial Russian circles, no doubt plans were drawn up for a spe­ cial fnedal to be presented to the new mothers. The heretofore awarded decoration, the Mother Supreme Of The Soviet Union, given to mothers bearing large numbers of children, will fall far short of the production accom­ plished in these two cases. New Russian national anthem, no doubt is: "Anything you can do we can do better." A considerable number of members do not take time to read their Conjstitution and official Shipping Rules. The consequ­ ence is that they invariably find themselves involved in a beef that turns out to be no good. Most beefs seem to be connect­ ed with Section 29 of the ship­ ping rules which reads: "Any man may be promoted on a ship providing he is capable of per­ forming duties required. But he must make one complete trip be­ fore promotion." Of course, this means one com­ plete trip on the vessel that you are being promoted aboard. Even then if the ship is in an American port where there is an SIU Hall you shall be cleared by the Union. Of course, if the ship is at sea then you may be promoted whether or not you have made a trip or not and then when you arrive back in the States notify the Patrolman or the Union Hall. NOT FOR UNRATED • Many members fail to read Sec­ tion 30 which states: "Ordinary Seamen, Wipers and Messmen must not be promoted on board vessel but must come off and register at next rating before be­ ing permitted to sail at the next highest rating." This section means just what it says, that no one who has been dispatched on a ship in the rat­ ing of OS, Wiper or Messman or any unrated capacity shall be promoted or accept promotion while the ship is in a U.S. Port. This does , not mean a member shall refuse to be promoted at sea, as all promotions at sea are classified as emergencies. Make sure, however, that you notify the Union or Patrolman in the first U.S. port touched. Every day members come to the Union Hall wanting to pay back dues and assessments. Some of these men are in arrears from six months to five years. When you ask them where they have been, they usually answer that they have been working ashore. Most of these men have never made any efforts to contact the Union when we were pounding the bricks for union security and better contracts. This type man is in a category by himself and I don't have to elaborate on that. STOOD PICKET DUTY On the other hand, there are many members arrear in dues and as.sp.s.sments who left their shoreside jobs to register and stand picket duty in our strikes. After the strikes they return­ ed to their shoreside jobs. These men did not know they could have retired their union books, at any Union Hall for an unlim­ ited period of time. When they return to make a trip their books are found to be six months and over in arrears, so they are fined. When their book is over one year in arrears, they are refused reinstatement. Of coui'se, this only applies to members who have neglected to contact the Union Hall. Those who have been ill in a hospital or confined for any reason and can show proof of their inability to appear at the Hall will be shown consideration. All this merely proves that many members have not read their Constitution or official Shipping Rules. Section 1, Article IX of our Constitution plainly states: "Members intending to remain on shore indefinitely, or sail as licensed officers, may retire from active membership and shall be granted a Retiring Card upon payment of dues for the current month, assessments, fines, or other indebtedness to the Union. Section 2. "Members holding Retiring Cards shall surrender CA/E^M£ f foORU ut^R THE MAWNOVO.' ^ FANCY DREAM While the guy was still talk­ ing they were probably already seeing visions of uniformed sea­ men working around the clock Knowing Union Constitution And Shipping Rules Will Eliminate Most Bum Beefs For Membership By RAY GONZALES and giving out with a fancy salute when their work was completed. Qute naturally there was nc mention of removing the ships from the shipowner or of tak­ ing his profits away from him. Oh, no; unlike naval ships he would keep his and the govern­ ment. would see that he got nice disciplined crews to man them — without overtime. The shipowner's Utopia would be complete. Seamen would move around under military orders — no first class trans­ portation; they would get mili­ tary food — no beefs about stores and so on, just like the good old days. What should shake these guys out of their daydream is the fact that seamen will refuse to go for their scheme. Seamen made the shipowners give out all rights and privileges of mem­ bership during the period of re­ tirement, but may be restored to active membership by depositing their Retiring Cards and making payment as hereinafter provided. EASY REINSTATEMENT Section 3. "Members who have been retired six months or longer (exclusive of the month during which the Retiring Card was is­ sued) may be restored to good standing upon payment of dues for the current month, and as­ sessment, if anJ^ "Retired members desiring to sail within six months from the date of retirement shall pay all arrears accruing during the pe­ riod of retirement." Every Union Hall has an ample supply of Constitutions and Ship­ ping Rules for the asking. Know the structure of your union; read all union literature. This will help make a better Union and also eliminate many beefs caused by not knowing the Union's structure. Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street. New York 4. N.Y. In advising the-SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. with liveable conditions and decent wages as civilians, and they intend to remain that way. The merchant seamen came through with the goods during the past war and the shipowner cleaned up. Just because they didn't make enough to take over Fort Knox is not going to keep seamen awake nights. The fact that seamen did the job during the past war was plainly shown at this same meeting, but the thanks weren't given to the seamen who did the job. No, the same rear admiral thanked the steamship-owners of New York for their fine work during the convoy period of the war. Oh, how those guys suf­ fered. Getting around to something that makes more sense, business and shipping in New York is on the upgrade. There are plenty of men on the beach in New York, but with the expected spurt in shipping they'll be gone in a few days. PORT ACTIVE We have approximately 50 or 60 ships in port at the moment, all of them being covered by the fast moving Patrolmen. Quite a few of them are .tankers of which we've had a number re­ cently. We've had several good pay­ offs this week. The Noonday and Alfoundria, both Waterman, came in and paid off in good style. The Mitchell, Robin Line, came in after a four month trip and paid off with the crew on the ball and the delegates all first class men. Once more I'd like to urge all members to get their strike clearance for the Isthmian Strike from their port of payoff or where they stood picket duty. Several men have had trouble' getting their clearance after leaving their port of picket duty, so to avoid their difficulty get it as soon as possible — in the port of duty or payoff. �THE SEAFARERS Page Six Shipping Slows, But Marcus Hook Organizing Goes At Full Speed Friday, October 3, 1947 LOG Mention, At Last CSU Scuttles Its Own Membership By Not Giving Representation By MIKE QUIRKE By BLACKIE CARDULLO llllll MONTREAL — Canadian sea­ pears that this character had MARCUS HOOK—Shipping is mother came running out of the men, like their American Broth­ been running around the scow very slow in the port at present house to tell him the bad news ers, are becoming increasingly shooting the locks off the doors but should pick up soon. We ex that his radio and clothing had in a wild search for whiskey. pect the SS Tonto, a Pacific been stolen. It dawned on Jim conscious of the fact that com­ SEES CSU HAND Tanker, and it will be a pleasure that he had loaned money to the munist-controlled seamen's un­ If this is so, I can easily un­ to go aboard now that Captain thief so the guy could go to ions cannot, and will not, pro­ derstand the guys walking off. "Rowboat" Wilson is no longer Chester to pawn the radio and vide the first-rate on-the-spot But it is also alm.ost dead cer­ the Skipper. Maybe the Old Man clothing. representation that seamen's tain that they acted on the ad­ took his nickname to heart anc P. S. Jim caught the man be­ beefs require. vice of their Union, as their un­ is now Master of a rowboat. fore the deal went through. Here in Canada, the failure of ion office is only two blocks The lack of shipping has not Brother Bill Candler fell off the Canadian Seamen's Union to away from where the ship was forced us to stand around with his new 40 foot launch, and we give any kind of representation lying. our hands in our pockets. We understand there's quite a story to its membership is a source of The owners of the ship, Can­ are still working on the Sun Oil attached to that. Incidentally, disgust to men interested in honadian National Steamship, took fleet, and with excellent results. Bill is out to hire a crew for his est-to-goodness waterfront un­ drastic action against the men However, as we have stated launch, and we're trying to sign ionism. by having warrants for tJieir ar­ before, it is still in the hands of him to a contract. An incident, which occurred Above is a picture of Markos rest issued under the obsolete the National Labor Relations Bill is planning on naming his Franggos, Deck Delegate of the here this week, offers a typical Canadian Shipping Act. So far, Board, and we are standing by boat "Retroactive Pay" because SS Edith. Brother Franggoes is example of the representation nine of the crewmembers in­ for the decision. that's what he bought it with. on the left; his side kick is un­ that members of the Canadian volved have been picked up and Things must be pretty tough DELEGATE'S BEEF identified. Franggos said that, Seamens Union are getting from are being held without bail for Mr. Taft, in fact very tough. We had the pleasure of check­ although he has been a mem­ their officials. pending trial. He now has his wife on the When the SS Canadian High­ ing the SS Edith, Bull Lines, ber of the Union for many While these men were being stump for him, making up silly years, he has never been men­ lander docked here a few days arraigned in court, their union — rhymes. Her latest, delivered in while in transit, and found it to be a clean, healthy ship. One tioned in the LOG. Well, here ago, 23 members of the crew Canadian Seamens Union—calm­ Seattle, goes like this: beef was from the Deck Dele­ is the mention. Brother, picture walked off the ship in protest ly went ahead and crewed up the Philip Murray and William against the Chief Mate. It apgate, and he complained that in and all. ship with a bunch of guys from Green the Great Lakes, who have been Walked upon the Senate breaking their necks for a chance scene. SAY-WHERE OO VOU to sail deep sea. And spoke 500 words or so KEEP YOUR DOOSH. The vessel sailed from here And every one of them was yesterday, with everyone feeling NO. very happy and contented—ex­ My, my, what a cute rhyme. cept of course, the men in jail. By EARL (BULL) SHEPPARD Down here we have some poems The action of the shipowners about Senator Taft and his NEW ORLEANS —This town If the courts down here uphold which were completely in line "slave-labor" law, but I know (and the vicinity) is just getting the insurance companies, you can with their traditional policy of the Editor wouldn't print them. the debris cleared away from bet there will be some mad citi­ giving Canadian seamen a bad Taft goes around the country zens around town. time at every opportunity, comes the big wind which visited us. explaining his law, and we would as no surpise. As a general rule, Shipping is still good down It will be a long time before this like to know how much he gets seamen who know the score here, and this is the spot for a place returns to normal. for each speech. More than sea­ don't expect any quarter from man who wants to get out fast. men's wages, I'll bet. The insurance companies are all the time he has been in the We are hard up for all ratings these people. trying to avoid paying damages STOP THIEF Union, his name has never been above Messman, OS, and Wiper. CSU CONDEMNED Our story for the week con­ mentioned in the LOG. See what through a phony technicality. But the action of the Cana­ GIRLS GALORE cerns Jim Blades. He was sitting you can do for him, will you. They claim that they do not in­ dian Seamens Union, an organ­ Some of the Brothers up North sure against water, and water on the steps of his house, nursing Editor. ization which claims to repre­ should drop in for a few days, (Editor's note—Not only will caused most of the damage. a big head, when a friend of his sent the Canadian seamen is and then do the good neighbor Hell, we only had a little bit came around the corner, carry­ we mention the name of Deck positively inexcusable. ing a suitcase and a radio. He Delegate Markos Franggos, but of rain, and it's damned obvious act by going to Latin America. In the eyes of seamen, who de-. They tell me that South Ameri­ asked for fare to Chester, and we also print his picture else­ that the wind blew half of Lake pend on their union to fulfil its can girls have what it takes. where on this page. See, we Pontchartrain, in waves four to Jim gave it to him. obligation to represent them ten feet high, around the suburbs. If you don't believe me, ask the About five minutes later Jim's aim to please.) men who are homesteading those when it is needed, the Canadian Seamens Union must stand con­ rims. Several oldtimers have been demned. This latest incident points up drifting in and out recently. the glaring inadequacy of the The SS Sunset took practically his watch partner on the Sunset, Among them are Rocky Benson, By JOHN MOGAN Canadian Seamens Union. It a full crew; and the SS Fort Erie, and any others of the crew who Ski Dynarski, and Dutchy Moore, BOSTON—We have just fin­ which has been undergoing re­ may read this article. with his usual line of who's who stamps it definitely as a failure ished a week which probably was pairs here for a couple of weeks in the Fair Sex Department. in carrying out what should be Brother McGuire still doesn't the slowest ever for the Port of and is now ready to go, also took Jimmy Tucker and Salvador one of its primary objectives— know what happened to him to giving solid representation to its Boston. Only one payoff for the a complete crew — in fact, the Franks were around also. cause his hospitalization, and week—and that was a tanker, turnover on this scow for the Some of the oldtimers have membership. figures Brother Soos may know. But this inadequacy obviously SS Sunset, in Mellville, R. I. Con­ period she was here was terrific. grabbed themselves hunks of a The outlook for next week is .stems from the fact that the Can­ sequently, Branch income drop­ passenger run, and are dividing A poor week for shipping is not, so good, according to our in­ adian* Steamens Union places the ped off considerably; yet there quickly reflected in the figures formation. A couple of tankers their beach time equally between political interests of a few offi­ was enough over-the-counter here and down under. business to keep us out of the for attendance at the meetings. Had several Isthmian ships in, cials above the economic inter­ It doesn't take very long for the red. and in most cases the crews were ests of its membership. Any communist-led union, Nevertheless, shipping wasn't manpower to pile up on the well organized. Practically all the beach, and at the regular meet­ which is made to serve the in­ too bad at all. Most of the stuff men are SIU members, or are ing Wednesday night almost 200 terests of the party machine, in transit calls in for a few re­ anxious to join. members were present—of which naturally cannot give the mem­ placements, and the Isthmian At present we have the SS 97 were full books. Which makes bership the all-out cooperation it scows in particular provide jobs Steel Chemist and the SS Steel for a good meeting, with plenty needs. The political objectives of regularly. Scientist in port. The SS Steel Two or three of these hit the of expression from the body. Executive and the SS Monroe the communist party come first. port weekly to discharge part of SEAMEN FORGOTTEN Victory just left. All the crews HOSPITAL NEWS their cargo, and in most cases The beefs involving wages, elect their own Delegates, and they have been out for three to At the Brighton Marine Hospi­ are operating in fine SIU style. working conditions and job pro­ tal at the present time are quite five months. The men on the beach extend tection, or those requiring onNaturally the crews are eager a few of the boys, many of them an invitation to the Brothers who the-spot representation, are all to hear news of Isthmian's capit­ a long way from home. Faithful are experiencing the c ol d secondary. CSU officials have no ulation; they also are very happy readers of the LOG should al­ are due to arrive on Monday, one weather of the North. They say time for the working stiff. They to know that a Union delegate ways scan the column which of which is coming in from a, for­ to come on down as the night are only interested in how the can now board their ships legal­ lists the members in the various eign voyage and will payoff here. spots are jumping and shipping union can be made to serve their ly in order to discuss their prob­ hospitals throughout the coun­ The other is on a coastwise run is better than good. political ambitions. try, for it is always a strong prob­ and may or may not payoff here. lems. It is too bad that honest, work­ Unfortunately, up to the pres­ ability that you'll see the name So, with the Yarmouth also pay­ ing Canadian seamen of the CSU ent writing, we are not able to of a shipmate or townsman list­ ing off the crew on Monday, it find themselves victims of their tell them that their working rules ed — and Brothers, these boys appears that the week will start own organization's lack of in­ are changed in any way; but would appreciate a letter or a off busy anyway. After that, it is All applications for unemploy­ terest in their problems. anybody's guess what will pull in ment insurance in New York doubtless this phase of the Isth­ card from you. Since the CSU continually fails mian negotiations will be cleared In the local hospital right now here. City must be made through the to properly back its member­ up shortly. is Gardner McGuire, SUP Per­ And now, I'll end this week's offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ ship's beefs, it shouldn't wonder (Editor's Note: Negotiations mit, former crew member of the article—and hope that next week stead of the District offices, as why Canadian seamen are grad­ between the Seafarers and SS Sunset. This Brother would will produce some activity on the formerly. ually turning away from it and Isthmian are now going on.) like to hear from Brother Soos, local waterfront. looking for leadership elsewhere. New Orleans Cleans Up Debris; Shipping Not Affected By Storm Port Boston Waiting For Turn In Shipping Tide Attention Members! �Friday. October 3, 1947 Baltimore Beefs Settled At Point Of Production THE SEAFARERS LOG "THANKS, BROTHER' CI. Ok AmilATC INDUSTRIAL UNION OF MARINE AND SHIPBUILDING WORKERS OF AMERICA • »ROOKtYN LOCAL Ne. H « Page Seven Huron Seamen, Now Officially SIU, Urged To Participate In Union By FRED FARNEN tilt ro'uHTH AVENUt ItOOaYN », NIW Tea. DETROIT—Signing of the Hu­ It's up to them to elect De­ By WILLIAM RENTZ ron agreement last week (Sept. partmental Delegates on each '"Seaferors International Union BALTIMORE — You couldn't 24) marks the climax of the or­ ship, and make sure that they 61 Beaver Street have elected the best possible call last week a "meatless" week j^ptecber 26. 1947 ganizational drive for the Huron Hew York City man for the job—because he's in this port. We had beefs ga­ seamen begun last April. ^Att: Paul Hall their Union representative aboard lore, and all of them had to be settled in regular SlU style. It also marks the completion ship. Newcomers to the SIU got a Just as soon as copies of the Dear Sir end Brother: of the organizational .status of good lesson watching how beefs new Huron contract are avail­ this Company, by giving Huron Kindly accept thle letter In appreoletlon /or the were taken care of. The crews able, after the agreement is com­ crewmembers the full protection pletely ratified, they will be fur­ wonderful response to our call for aid during our terrific were all sober, had their com­ of an SIU contract for the first nished to the various departmen­ plaints all outlined, and coop­ struggle. time. erated in every possible way. tal delegates so that they can With thle kind cf cooperation we are certain to con­ Huron seamen are now fully learn the contract and better As a result, all overtime was clude this strike with a victory. welcomed into the SIU family on handle the beefs which it is their paid, and the rest of the gripes Again our alncerest thanks to you end your meiaberthe Great Lakes. While they were duty to take up. were satisfactorily taken care of. shlp for their generous gift. previously welcomed after they It goes to show that a sober had voted for the SIU as the WYANDOTTE NEGOTIATIONS crew can gain more than a bunch Union of their choice, they are of drunks, acting like militants. Fraternally yours. Contract negotiations with the now a fully participating unit Wyandotte management have Shipping is on the upgrade among the other 29 fleets under after a few weeks of being on been going on at the same time SIU Great Lakes District con­ as those with Huron. the slov/ bell, and there is every Chris Flore CP:adg tracts and SIU Union protection reason to believe that it will get Executive Seoretery Another meeting is scheduled and representation. even better. A few weeks ago the SIU massed many hundreds of men for Friday, October 3, and if a Eleven ships paid off last Huron crewmembers aboard on the CIO Shipyard Workers' picketline in Brooklyn when the satisfactory agreement is not week, and seven ships signed on. the Crapo and Boardman are reached, it is possible that some Bethlehem Steel Company tried to run in scabs. The assistance Seven ships came through in given by the Seafarers scotched the company's union-busting now urged to hold their ship­ course of direct action will be transit, and will go on to New plan. This is our thanks, from a union spokesman, and it makes board meetings in typical SIU pursued against this company. York for the pay off. all the pavement pounding worthwhile. style. In any event, further develop­ We are still supporting the ments of the Wyandotte negotia­ strike of the CIO Shipyard Work­ tions will be printed in next ers. Those people have been out week"s issue of the SEAFARERS on strike for many months, and LOG. they deserve to win. All over By HERBERT JANSEN Cool used to be a steady Chica­ dured the Thirty Dollar month, During the past few weeks, the country they have set up picketlines, and we are behind CHICAGO—Well, our fair city go-run ship, but she strayed scurvy food, lousy conditions, ciewinembers on the four Wyan­ them until they end their strike. of Chicago is beginning to feel away from us. biead lines, blacklist, and then dotte ships have repeatedly stat­ ALL QUIET NOW the usual seasonal letdown in One of our sandboats, the SS were forced to hear themselves ed that they are backing up their original demands* to the Our used-to-be-number one shipping. During the past week, Michigan, has laid up due to the problem, the gashounds, is not we shipped 12 Firemen, 4 Oilers, lack of steel pilings around the classified by the shipowners as utmost, and that they are pre­ giving us any trouble any more. 3 Wipers, 1 Watertender, breakwall for the airport fill-in. being a group of irresponsible pared to take a strike vote if the Company does not see fit to The membership keeps an eye Wheelsmen, 4 ABs, 5 OS, 3 Mess- Part of the crew has been laid gashounds and immoral bums. for the performers, and so they men, and 7 Stewards Department off, but she's expected to go back During the war, seamen were meet these demands. stay in a sober condition. help. into operation within three built up as "heroes in dungarees"' Certainly, Wyandotte crew­ This port was the testing weeks. members deserve a vote of praise For the past several days, we and classified as part of our first ground, and keeping the wise from their SIU brothers. They CONSTITUTION DAY have had tl»e SS North American line of defense. Although the guys on the beam here proves are living up to every tradition and the SS South American here Constitution Day was observed seamen never asked for this of the fighting that it can be done in any port. SIU by remain­ in Chicago as hotels. This is due in Chicago with a large parade praise, it was all rightfully de­ From now the men get gassed ing solidly determined to stick, to the shortage of hotel space of soldiers and sailors marching served. up on their own responsibility, to their guns. with 26 conventions in Chicago down Michigan Boulevard. It and when they foul up the Shipowners even admitted, Their minimum demands have at one time. Both ships are now was a great sight to see, and it works, the membership knows wonder of wonders, that the sea­ been given to the Company. headed for Holland, Michigan, for was a great feeling to realize how to deal with them. men were entitled to every cent Now it's up to the management their Winter lay-up. that these boys were in the ser­ of pay that they received, bonus Our volunteer organizers, the to settle the easy way or the Finally coming out of the ship­ vice to protect those rights grant­ guys who brought Isthmian un­ and all. hard way! der the SIU roof, are still com­ yard was the SS City of Grand ed to all American citizens by This was a far departure from WINTER PLANS ing around to find out what's Rapids. She was only scheduled our Constitution. the old days! next on the list. They want to to be in there for a week, but Later, certain disquieting Now that the sailing season is Now, once again, the seamen go out again to do their part, and stayed much longer due to the thoughts occurred to my mind. rapidly approaching it's end, it's whatever the SIU undertakes fact that there was quite a bit of All Chicago papers put out spec­ as a part of organized labor are time for us to begin thinking repair work on her. She's '.win­ next, these guys can be counted ial issues and features praising being villified and blasted as be­ in terms of the idle Winter tering at Benton Harbor, Mich­ on to work hard for the Union. the freedom of our country un­ ing money-hungry, unpatriotic, months. Men who have paid taxes in igan. der our Constitution. You could and guilty of every crime under In the past, the Union halls In the past few days, we had read this on the front pages and the sun. This is done because we Baltimore may have some money coming to them from the tax col­ the SS E. N. Saunders (Midland), in the editorials spread all believe in our Union—the SIU— have served as a meeting place, and because we rely upon our and a convenient recreation hall lector. If so, come down here Fred Hewitt (Browning), West- through the papers. Union protection in the form of where the members could idle and collect it. It's better in your coast (Pure Oil), and the Daniel Gleaning through the pages, it contracts and beef representa­ away their hours in various McCool. Incidentally, the Mcpocket than in bank vaults. was a different story. That free­ tion. forms of recreation. dom stuff as far as the papers Not too much attention has NEVER AGAIN were concerned, was just so been given to an educational much window dressing. Never again will we let our­ program. Any time devoted to Many articles appeared which selves become weak enough so education has been on a more By JOE SHIMA condemned the workers for dar­ that they can destroy our Union! TOLEDO — In the past few| This was a new one on us! ing to exercise their rights to Never again will we become or less haphazard basis with no long range planning in mind. days, we've received several re­ We thought that we'd heard join unions and otherwise act as slaves such as the Taft-Hartley This Winter it should be differ­ every trick in the book by which free citizens, and not the slaves Act and other legislation would ports from the Columbia ship, ent. the LCA" tried to squeeze their of the bosses. make us become. Never again SS Holloway, and the Tomlin- men. However, this Brother was Although complete plans have It was laughable to read some will we rely upon oily-smooth not yet been formulated, still son ship, SS Cuyler Adams. a Union man, and he told them of the crap that these rags tried voices which urge us to rely up­ The HoUoway went into the that he wasn't going to split his to feed to the people! The gen­ on our. benevolent bosses to they are in a fairly advanced state of planning. If our present shipyard for repairs, and the time between the Stewards and eral trend in many articles was "take care of us." plans go thi-ough, occasional la­ Firemen were told to turn to in Deck Departments. to the effect that workers were "We've got our SIU with it's bor movies and other films of an They must have needed men the Engine room on Saturday af­ dumb to form unions to protect five autonomous Districts. We've educational nature will be shown ternoon, while the forward end badly, because he'? still on these. their rights. Why form unions? got our affiliation with almost at some of the Union Halls. He puts in his eight hours in took off. The kindly industrialists, ship­ eight million brothers and sisters All of the Firemen and Coal- the galley, but will probably be In addition, some classes and owners, and all capitalists will in the American Federation of passers worked, of course, with fired one of these days when take care of you! discussion groups will be formed Labor. We've got our affiliation the exception of one hardy soul they can find a man foolish with the AFL Maritime Trades to better handle the many com­ That's why workers formed who wouldn't take this kind of enough to split the job the way plex problems facing the aver­ unions! They were tired of be­ Department. the company wants to. treatment. He quit! The Lake Carriers Association ing taken care of by their bigWe've got a great start in mak­ age Union member today. Later, On the Cuyler Adams, a night hearted bcsses, especially when is certainly doing a good organi­ ing the Great Lakes, too, a part in another column, we'll go into Porter was hired, and was told that "being taken care of" means zational job for the SIU when it of the SIU! And we won't stop further details concerning the that it was a combination job. When he inquired, "What kind tries to pull these tricks. Lakes to be exploited, over-worked, un­ until we've achieved our goal— need for Union education, and of a combination?" He was told seamen know, and they tell us, der-paid, and subjected to the complete freedom and protection the type of a program that the that he had to work 4 to 8 in that their only hope for decent many evils of our so-called pri­ for all seamen on the Lakes, on the three Coasts, and on the riv­ Great Lakes District can put the galley, and put in the other wages and conditions with un­ vate enterprise. across. ion protection is the SIU! In the past, seamen have en­ ers. four hours on Deck! Strong SIU Is Answer To Smash-Labor Campaign LOA Tactics Best SIU Propaganda A '•'i �THE SEAFARERS Page Eight New Upswing In Miami Shipping Will Keep Port Tampa On The Run By C. SIMMONS BY LOG Friday, October 3, 1947 ON THIRD P#?ENeMY MieHfLET Grain Shortage Slows Shipping In Galveston After spending the last few Headquarters for distribution TAMPA — Although shipping Greece and India among its ports years lecturing the membership among the men in the hospitals, slowed dowh a bit during the of call. By KEITH ALSOP on the evils of matrimony, we and a list of all monies collected past week, activity in this port WATERMAN PORT GALVESTON—The shortage of blush to confess that at ten and so distributed will appear in was chugging along at a pretty The Waterman outfit still re­ o'clock Saturday morning last we the LOG weekly after the plan grain has hit us down here, and good clip. Prospects for the fu­ mains the big company in the up and did it ourself. is in operation. ture look gjood, with several shipping has taken a sharp nose­ Gulf. Out of evei-y ten ships With only 48 hours of married SHINE BOYS companies adding Miami sailings dive. It's due to pick up soon touching Tampa, seven are Wat­ life to our credit, we are hardly A couple of screwballs who to their schedules. erman. in a position to speak with any sign themselves "The Spiders" but, until then, we will have Jobs for rated men continue in Bull Lines still operates the authority on the subject. What and whom we suspect to be none more men than jobs, and that's abundance and the need for them phosphate runs and Alcoa occa­ we have seen of it, however, is other than Slug Seikman and something we haven't had to is great. There is, however, a sionally has a ship going to the a little bit of all right, and we Willie McQuiston have left notes contend with for a long time. surplus of non-rated men in all Islands. hereby publicly repudiate every­ on our desk suggesting that a three department. The SS James Jackson, Wa­ cleaning and pressing machine Most Waterman jobs are coast­ thing that has gone before. It's getting hard to keep Black It was all a gag, fellows. and a shoe shine stand be set terman, paid off and signed on wise Victorys. We get one bounc Gang men on the SS Florida, Some wag with a profound last week. There were only up here, too. for Japan about every ten days, since this ship runs strictly on The idea is not entirely with­ minor beefs on the scow, and with four of these coming in here knowledge of life and an ex­ schedule and overtime, therefore, quisite sense of humor has out merit. We will undertake to in the past month. 'they were settled on the ship is limited. But the Stewards and Labor didn't do so bad in the caused three license bureaus to have the necessary installations Deck Department manage to and to the satisfaction of the recent elections here. Although be located on the second deck made immediately if these two stay pretty well filled. crew. we lost out on the man labor of the local Municipal Building. morons will undertake to oper­ There is not much in the way backed for mayor, we elected The little black directory in ate the concessions. The entire Stewards Depart­ of payoffs here, but ships calling four city representatives out of the corridor reveals that hunt­ Nature has endowed each of ment was bounced, and now the in transit are always asking for seven. ing and fishing licenses are is­ them with just about enough in- galley will be clean and the men. This has been so for the food will be a whole lot better. Brother Harvey Jamerson sent sued there, while the line below past three or four months and in his book and paid three says that marriage licenses are The SS Coral Sea, of the present signs indicate it will con­ months dues on it. He's now .up also available. EASIER WORK Coral Steam.ship Company, was tinue, particularly as there are in Georgia raising peanuts and is That's life eptomized for you— THANl *PIEthrough this port in transit, and many ships loading phosphate using some part of a mule for a the man hunts, the woman fishes, CARDING! the gang aboard her is well satis­ destined for the Far East. compass—and it isn't the mule's and marriage is the inevitable fied. This is a new company, consequences. head. and the contract has recently NEW DEVELOPMENTS I wonder if Brother Jamerson gone into effect. We inspected TELEVISION TROUBLE Several developments are re­ recalls the SS Daniel Huger and the galley and can report that The television set that the sponsible for the fact that the her Deck Gang: Leon Johnson, the ship is well stored with the Port of Tampa will be kept very Cotton Haymond, Don Simmons, membership went on record to kind of food a working man busy. At present we are taking -Sailor Hall, Buck Evans and A1 buy some time ago is now lying needs—2000 pounds of grits. on the deck behind our desk on care of Miami, Boca Grande and Gary. the third floor. The delay in in­ ILA FACES TROUBLE THIRD OUT stalling it due to the fact that Art, A The International Longshore­ Brother Jamerson went ashore permission to erect an antenna PATR0LA1AN'3 men's Association is faced with on one of the neighboring build­ telligence to shine a mean paii" in Naples and misunderstood the COT IS A , price on some item, damn near ings must be secured from the of shoes provided, of course, that trouble as they are experiencing eosy owe; they pool their brains and divide difficulty getting contracts sign­ creating a calamity as the MPs proprietors. ed. By the time this report gets We can't install the antenna on the work. were hell on anyone after dark See by the LOG that our good into print, the ILA may be lock­ at the. time. One of the fellows our own six-story building be­ cause it seems that the televi­ friend Scotty Atkins has opened ed out from Lake Charles to had to take to the alleys. The Third Assistant passed out sion waves travel in sti'aight the Anchor Hotel for seamen Brownsville. It seems as if some of the in Palermo and the fellows took lines and the lofty neighboring down New Orleans way. Many him along, not wanting anything structures would deflect them a Brother Seafarer will join us boys have forgotten that the membership in this port is on to happen to him. They went and distort the image on the in saying "good deal." Among the many attractive record to go rough on gashounds. through the catacombs and park­ screen. However, it looks as though features of Scotty's new place Some of the performers will find ed him in a comer while they we might still succeed in work­ are a beautiful awning-covered out at the next meeting that we browsed around. Key West, besides Tampa. P&O When he came to, he really ing out something to be in time patio, a barbecue pit, a slew of mean business, and that what is putting on another ship and a started singing the blues. gold fish and a flock of banana was said many months ago is to receive the World Series. new outfit is scheduled to oper-' The ship hauled flyers around The pin ball machines are on trees. Sounds like a beachcomb­ not a joke. Others had better ate out of Miami, too. take warning before it is too for the Army and there was more order and should be installed er's paradise. Eastern starts two passenger money aboard in poker games shortly. When tlic.se machines However, we must confess that late. ships working in Miami on Oct. than ever was in one place be- are operating we will then take we fail to see the virtue in keep­ We haven't had a chance to do 26, and will continue sailings fore. Hall, as usual, was lucky over the coke machine from ing out the "Chippies" as Brother much organizing, but whenever throughout the tourist season, and wound up with the cabbage. Dolor Stone who has cared for Atkins evidently feels duty the opportunity presents itself, The new company will make But back on business, I want to it since Jimmy Stewart quit as bound to do. That's just giving we go to town in a big way. The runs from Miami to the Islands, wind up with this reminder: Rat­ Building Superintendent. a guy the additional bother of boys are all anxious to do their with sign-ons and payoffs taking ed men can always ship in Tam­ The profits from all these ven­ trotting around and finding them parts, and are waiting for the place in Miami. This may nec­ pa—so drop around. tures will then be turned over to for himself, Scotty, old boy. next SIU organizational drive. essitate the opening of a new Hall there, or at least a subbranch of the Tampa Hall. So with the Florida, three new ships, and the two passenger By PAUL PARSONS while in others they must fol­ have no place in the affairs of have any special friends who are ships of Eastern hitting Miami, low Curran. We are proud to say the Union. officials. there will be a helluva lot of In watching the expansion of In the past we have had no there have been no such fac­ business at that point. I am sure we will continue to any union or political group we The recently signed Coral find that sooner or later dual tions arising in our Union to pressure groups dictating the act as decent gentlemen in the Union's course. We have ad­ future as we have in the past Steamship Company expects to organizations and factions arise cause disruption. It is now important that we vanced by democratic procedures by not acting like revolutionists acquire a considerable number which, if not quelled, damage the or gangsters trying to obtain not allow any factions in our in all matters. of ships, with some making runs organization's strength. We have fought against build­ power in some section or port. Union as are present in the out of Gulf ports and others op­ The members of this Union ing any labor gods or union dic­ Regardless of how new your erating from the Atlantic coast. have been observers to the NMU. tatorship here because we be­ full book is, you are just as im­ When we begin to fight among The Coral Sea left here last events in the NMU with com­ lieve the SIU is not a machine portant as any of us so-called week and it was the first SIU rades Stack and Curran. Their ourselves and conduct back-bit­ for advancing an individual or oldtimers. I am proud to say the ship to leave this port, since I battling has resulted in a loss ing campaigns it is time to tear group, but is first and fore­ newcomers have shown them­ have been here, to go out with a of prestige to both men and the up all charters and contracts and most for the advancement of the selves to be 100 per cent in hit­ close up shop. full crew of Bookmen. entire NMU membership. membership. ting the bricks and pushing a Out on an eight to ten month We have noticed similar We all know the time and We worship no man, but re­ beef. .trip, the ship will include Poland, situations in other unions and place for settling differences is spect him; we fear no groups, We are not members of any have seen whenever they fight at open membership meetings in but adhere to the will of the special port but of the whole among themselves the union suf­ every port and by the ballot at membership majority. SIU with the same rights in all fers. election time. If we want another man's job ports. Let us continue to cast We can very well profit by If we«Jiave officials we con­ in the Union—weU, we just run aside any district or personal watching the other's mistakes, sider incompetent then we vote for it in the election instead of If you don't find linen hate and do honor to the men and by never allowing ourselves them out at the poUs, but we yelling "labor faker" and filling when you go aboard your to fight, port against port and don't endanger the Union by the air with slander, dead cats, who diligently fought for and ship, notify the Hall at once. won the respect the SIU now personality against personality, blasting them or conducting a rotten tomatoes and brickbats. A telegram from Le Havre or enjoys. or a feud over political ideologies. smear campaign. Singapore won't do you any NOT POWER HUNGRY Let us continue our march for­ good. It's your bed and you MEMBERS MUST CHOOSE These opinions are unbiased ward, newcomers and oldtimers So far everyone I have asso­ have to lie in it. In the NMU some have to be ciated with or talked to is of because I have never held any united as a whole for better con­ a Stack man in certain ports the opinion that personal feelings official job in the SIU nor do I ditions for all seamen. X SIU Free From Factionalism That Wrecked Other Unions AnENTION! \ �Friday, \bctober 3, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Seafarers-Meseck Interim Agreement GENERAL RULES Washington's Birthday noon on Saturday. Any work of pay for Unlicensed personnel Section 1. The Company agrees Memorial Day outside these hours to be paid. receiving less than S200.00 per between to give preference in employ­ Independence Day for at the overtime rate of pay. j month shall be $1.17 per hour Labor Day SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL ment to members of the Union (c) Steward Department per-1 hour and for those receiving and to secure its Unlicensed per­ Armistice Day sonnel is to work (8) eight hours $200.00 or more per month the UNION sonnel through the offices of the Thanksgiving Day per day Monday thru Saturday rate shall be SI.43 per hour. Union. Christmas Day Terms and md any work performed on SunSection 2. The Union agrees to Any work performed on holi­ iay shall be paid for at the It is understood and agreed MESECK TOWING LINES. Inc. furnish capable, competent and days either at sea or in port shall that the Company and the Un­ ivertime rate of pay. satisfactory employees. be paid for at the regular over­ ion shall continue negotiations Whereas the Seafarers Inter­ (d) For the purpo.se of this time rate of pay. In the event a with respect to General Rules Section 3. The Union agrees national Union of North Amer­ section any work performed in holiday falls on Sunday the and Departmental Working Rules. that the Company shall have the ica, (Affiliated with the AFL) has port on Saturdays or Sundays following Monday shall be deem­ Upon completion of such nego­ right, in their discretion, to reject been designated as the Union of shall be paid for at the regular ed a holiday. tiations all conditions agreed t<» their choice by the Unlicensed men furnished who are consider­ overtime rate of pay. Section 11. The work week in shall be incorporated into and personnel employed on the Dor­ ed unsuitable and unsatisfactory. Section 12. The monthly rate port shall be (8) hours per day thereby made a part of this othy Ann Meseck and the Judith In case any person is rejected, of pay shall be as follows: and 40 hours per week. agreement. All terms and con­ Ann Meseck which are owned the Union agrees to furnish a Deck Department The work week at sea shall be ditions contained herein shall be­ statement in writing to the Un­ and operated by Meseck Towing as follows: Boatswain $204.34 come effective immediately upon ion stating the reason for the Company, and the Union has (a) Watch standees in the deck Able Seaman 208.69 signing of this Agreement. rejection. If the Union feels that submitted satisfactory proof of and engine departments (8) eight Ordinary Seaman 169.73 Dated:—October 1. 1947 that any rejection has been un­ such designation to the Company hours per day, Monday thru Sat­ Engine Department MESECK TOWING CO. just and has worked a hardship it is hereby understood and urday, and any work performed Oiler $213.69 Signed:— on the person, the Union shall agreed as follows: 213.69 L. CURTIS, without delay take the matter on Sunday to be paid at the Fireman-Watertender Meseck Towing Company rec­ Wiper 197.56 Manager Ocean Towing Div. up with that particular employer overtime rate. ognizes the Seafarers Interna­ (b) Day workers in the Deck Stewards Department SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL and attempt to secure an ad­ tional Union of North America as and Engine departments shall Steward-Cook $264.34 UNION OF N. A. justment. the sole representative, for the 169.73 Signed:— Section 4. It is the intent of work from" 8 A.M. to 12 noon Messman purpose of collective bargaining, 169.73 ROBT. A. MATTHEWS the Union and the Company that and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Monday Utility of the Unlicensed personnel em­ Section 13. The overtime rate JOE ALGINA all controversies or disputes aris­ thru Friday and 8 A.M. to 12 ployed on deep sea towboats of ing out of the interpretation or the Company. application of this Agreement shall be amicably and harmon­ iously settled in accordance with Many people have seen small would leave his foc'sle and go patent number , 2,352,361. The the provisions hereof. Any crew member who considers himself model ships enclosed within a up on the boat deck to cool government labelled it an Ed­ unjustly treated must first com­ bottle and wondered at -the off. ucational Device. He was afraid to stay in the municate his grievance to the patience and skill which made He is not content to rest on Union's representative who, in it possible. To many it seemed same room with his work for his laurels, but is at the mom­ turn, shall take up the matter an almost impossible task, but fear that in a disgusted mood ent once more turning over in with the Operator's representa­ it started former Seafarer M. E. he would destroy the whole his mind some methods of im­ project. proving still further his baby. tive. Both of these representa­ "Mike" Ballestero thinking. By STANLEY WARES tives are delegated full authority When he saw his first ship COMPLETE WITH LIGHTS What the improvements are, CLEVELAND—Shipping in the to settle any such controversy or in a bottle in Italy in 1931 he When the scene was complet­ he is keeping to himself until Port of Cleveland has slowed dispute. decided he would try his hand ed within the bulb he then con­ he can unveil it complete. Mike In the event the representatives at the art. nected up a light within the says he'd rather not disclose down considerably since the pas­ Instead of being content to lighthouse to blink on and off, them until they are completed. senger ship season ended, and cannot agi'ee within (5) days, it since many of our regular-run shall be their duty to select an build a ship within a bottle he and as a final touch he placed He doesn't believe in talking, freighters have switched over to arbitrator. If such arbitrator can­ decided to construct a scene a reflector light in the neck of but chooses to wait and dis­ the grain trade going into Buf­ not be agreed upon within ten complete with ship, shoreline the bulb making the simulated play the finished product. (10) days, the Presiding Judge and lighthouse within an electric waves look like real white cap­ Mike, now sailing as a Mate, falo and Oswego. ped waves. was a member of the SIU for of the Circuit Court of Appeals, light globe. One of our contracted excur­ After almost six months of several years sailing as Quart­ shall be requested to appoint an For several years he toyed sion ships, the SS Cadillac, is arbitrator. The arbitrator shall, with the idea picking up all painstaking labor, he finished ermaster and it was during this now in her winter quarters after the job. Recently he decided to time that he constructed his making an unsuccessful attempt as soon as possible, hear the case the information he could on the have it patented and was given nautical scene in the bulb. and render a decision within a subject. He laid his plans care­ for two weeks after Labor Day period of thirty (30) days after fully and started off first with trying to build up her Cleveland his selection of appointment, if small experimental jobs. to Canada trade. possible. The decision shall be He attempted to construct a It seems as though people don't final and binding upon both par­ model within an ordinary sized care to ride excursion ships after ties. lightbulb but gave it up due to Labor Day. We wish her better Section 5. There shall be no the inadequate space for the luck next season. strikes, lockouts, or stoppages of scene he had in mind. Despite the numerous delays work during the period of this BEGAN THE TASK and setbacks encountered in our agreement for any cause. After five years of experi­ attempts to hold elections aboard Section 6. The Company agrees the fleets which we have petition­ not to discriminate against any menting and planning he began ed, numerous Lakes seamen are man for legitimate Union acti­ work on his model. He chose a 1000 watt bulb and carefully constantly drifting into our Hall vity. began inserting the pieces one and talking to our organizers on Section 7. The Company agrees the docks about the best ways to recognize one employee on by one. Slowly the landscape and means of getting their fleets each vessel, designated by the took shape as the Island of Corregidor in Manila Bay. Then the organized and into the SIU. Union, to act as the delegate and light house went up and the It's common knowledge among representative of the Union, simulated waves were set around if. these men what the SIU has whose duty shall be to see that the ship model. done for all Lakes seamen in the the members of the Union on The ship itself was patterned way of wages, hours and improv­ that vessel observe the agree­ after the old Hog Islanders of ed conditions. The average man ment, and at the same time that the first World War. sailing the Lakes knows that the the rights and interests of such Day after day he labored at only reason wages were raised by members under this agreement his hobby. At coffee time, dur­ the LCA on September 1 was are protected. ing lunch hour and after hours. that they were forced into it by Section 8. Members of all de­ For several trips he carried the the SIU. partments shall perform the cus­ model with him, not content to These are the plain cold facts. tomary duties of that depart­ leave it out of his sight. The big-hearted operators on the ment. Each member of all de­ To say that everything went Lakes had to come across with a partments shall peiform only the smoothly would be too much. raise even this late in the season recognized and customary duties Many times Mike became dis­ because the SIU had already of his particular rating. couraged and felt like giving up Section 9. When meals and the project. Several times, when won these gains, and the LCA had to match the SIU in a des­ room are not furnished the Unli­ the ship hit storms, the terrific Here Mike Ballestero proudly displays the fruits of five years perate attempt to keep their men censed Personnel, they shall re­ roll of the ship would destroy of thought and months of labor. Inside the bulb can be seen ceive the following allowances: all of his carefully placed ob­ satisfied. a model Hog Islander with a lighthouse and Corregidor Island To say any more about the $1.05 for breakfast, $1.05 for din­ jects that had not been secured. in the background. Many times it was the vibra­ record of the SIU would be to ner, $1.05 for supper and $3.00 tion of the ship alone that would This picture WEIS snapped v/hen Mike applied for a patent. repeat a lot of facts which are per night for room rent. Section 10. The Company tumble his delicate pieces to common knowledge. It's suffici­ He's now busy laying plans for improvements in this model and ent to say that the SIU will al­ agrees to recognize the following the bottom of the globe. intends to go to work on it when every last detail is ironed out. When all of his carefully laid ways be in there pitching to get as holidays: Written on the base of the model is Mike's name and the plans would come to naught or New Years Day the best that's possible for our slogEm "Remember Corregidor." not work out as scheduled, he Lincoln's Birthday members. MEMORANDITM AGREEMENT Lakes Seamen Come To Aid SlU In Organizing Ex-Seafarer Goes Other lilodel Makers One Better �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 3, 1947 AMD MEWS Smooth-Working SIU Crew Mans Isthmian*s SS Cape Friendship DOUBLE REFUELING AT THE 'ROCK' Setting a pattern for efficient seamanship and shipboard harmony that proves Union men are an asset on Isthmian ships, the appropriately names SS Cape Friendship pulled into New York for a payoff last week, winding up a voyage that was marked through­ out by smooth sailing. The harmony existing aboard the vessel was clearly revealed in a copy of the ship's minutes and was amplified by a crewmember, Arnold Steinberg, when he brought the minutes to the LOG office. Steinberg, who served as Deck Delegate and has been aboard the Cape Friendship since Nov. 14, 1946, attributed the smooth sailing to a "darn good SIU crew." Seatrain Texas Weathers 'Blow,' Arrives In N.Y. The SS Seatrain Texas, which ran into the fury of the hurri­ cane that devastated large areas of the Florida and Gulf Coasts, arrived in New York last week 48 hours behind schedule but none the less worse for her experience with the havocwreaking wind storm. , HARMONY ALL AROUND "There was no trouble at all," the Seafarer said, adding that this was reflected in the har­ mony prevailing between the crew and topside. "As a whole," he continued, "we had an excellent gang of men. There were no performers and everybody did his job as a good Union man." He described a setup that was an ideal working relationship for all hands. Most of the oldtimers aboard, he pointed out, set good examples for the newer men and "the newer men followed through to the letter." Now on coastwise articles, the Cape Friendship is at anchorage, awaiting transfer to drydock for overhaul and minor repairs. She is scheduled to resiune sailings Let's Have 'Em This is it. Brothers! Right on these pages is a good place to blow your top. If you've got a beef or some suggestions you think will be of benefit to your Union and your Brothers, why not have it printed in the LOG? If you haven't any steam to blow off, there must be something you've found in­ teresting on your trip thai you'd like to pass along for others to read about—char­ acters you meet in the farflung corners of the earth, joints you've found worth se^g and those you feel it advisable for your Brothers to avoid. Why not let all hands profit by your exper­ iences? Maybe you're pretty good at turning out a poem—okay then, let's have it. Pen and ink sketches are welcome, xoo. If you've got some photographs of your ship, or ^shipmates or any "shots" taken in the various ports o'calL send them along. We'll Yetum them. Just mail your materiel the Editor. Seafarers Log, Beaver Street. New York N. Y. How about doing NOW! to 51 4. it ARNOLD STEINBERG around Oct. 10, according to Steinberg. At the first regular SIU mem­ bership meeting, which was held aboard the ship last Wednesday, elections for Delegates went off smoothly. Charles Carniel was elected Engine Delegate; William C. Griffin was chosen to repre­ sent the Stewards Department and Steinberg will act as Deck Gang Delegate. Cainiel will also serve as Ship's Delegate. UNION SQUARES BEEF In the first order of business the crew efficiently tackled the problem raised by the company's announcement that it would not pay for launch service for the men going ashore that night. The Ship's Delegate was instructed to notify the SIU Hall. The move brought swift action and the Un­ ion squared away the beef in short order, the minutes point out. Stressing cleanliness as a ma­ jor condition, the meeting next drew up repair lists, emphasizing the need for inside painting to be done while the ship is in drydock, and turned the lists over to the delegates. The minutes revealed that the new men aboard the ship were introduced to the advantages of short, smoothly-conducted Union metings held regularly at sea. Chairman of the meeting was R. A. Ducker and recording the happenings was A. G. Amapol. Seafarer Departs Eino Moyrylo, a member of the Seafarers International Union, Great Lakes District, who drown­ ed recently in the South Chicago River, has been buried at Frank­ lin Mine, Michigan. Brother Moyrylo, whose body was claimed by a surviving brother, held Lakes District Book No. 4416, Encountering the hurricane off the .Louisiana coast at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the Sea­ train Texas; dropped her anchor at Pilot Town, southeast of the river's entrance. To keep from dragging the hook, the ship's en­ gines had to be kept going full speed, according to Uncle Otto Preussler, Steward. She was able to resume her course after 48 hours and called at New Orleans in good shape, before heading out for New York. In between the two SIU manned vessels, an oil barge pumps fuel into the SS Walter F. Perry, whose Waterman stack juts up in rear of photo, and the SS Archer from whose deck picture was taken by Seafarer John Clamp. Fuel line in lower part of photo carries oil to the Archer. Operation took place near the Rock of Gilbraltar. Quick Work By Whitney Men Halts Alcoa Short Shuffle All was smooth on the Texas, By calling for a crew a few reports Uncle Otto, with "no hours before sailing time, the troubles—outside of the hurricane—and no performers aboard." Alcoa Steamship Company may have thought it would get around Arriving in New York simul­ taneously with the Texas was the putting aboard supplies and mak­ Seatrain New York, up from ing necessary repairs; if so, it Texas City. The New York was soon learned a lesson on that reported as experiencing "a score. The crew which took over Al­ rough time" with the hell-playing hurricane, but weathered the coa's Eli Whitney showed the storm ship-shape. The two ves- company that it had no inten­ .sels met south of New York. The tion of making the complete Texas left New York the same run with the ship in its sad shape. night of her arrival. The crew, licensed and unli­ censed, was called aboard on a Saturday and sailed Sunday. When the ship was one day out at sea, an examination of the slopchest and medicine chest quickly put the crew on the warpath. The men found the slopchest completely lacking toothpaste, razor blades, shaving soap, candy, gum, cigars, chewing tobacco, work shoes, playing cards and dress shoes. Engine Men FEW MEDICATIONS Kneeling, left, to right, are Seafarers Ramos and Lopez: standing are Heck, Blackie and Eagan. Photo was taken dur­ ing recent trip aboard SS Topa Topa by Luis Ramirez. FWT. All were members of the ship's Black Gang. The medicine chest was void of penicillin and quinine and had only two pints of alcohol. Other items were in small supply. To add additional misery, the crewmembers discovered the ship had not taken water in port and it was necessary to immed­ iately cut down on the fresh water. All this was too much for the men to stomach. Feeling they had been duped by the company, a meeting was immediately called and a message listing the short­ comings was dispatched to the SIU Hall in Baltimore. There the shoreside represen­ tatives immediately contacted the company. The crew's beef was pressed with dispatch and a promise was extracted from the company calling for all repairs and supplies to be put aboard in Trinidad. That is if the ship should make Trinidad. It was found that the ship was running short of fuel and it was feared the ship would have to put in at one of the is­ lands for'additional fuel. If anything else could go wrong aboard the ship the crew was sure it would never even hear of it—the general alarm, they discovered, didn't woi'k. SHOULD TEACH 'EM The lesson learned by the com­ pany on this score should make it hesitate to send a crew aboard the ship at the last minute in hope of avoiding repairs. Maybe it will teach them, but the Whitney men caution other SIU crews to give their ship the once-over before taking her to sea. It makes it a lot easier to settle beefs before leaving port than to do it by long distance at sea. Shoreside representation in­ sures the settlement of beefs even though the ship has sailed, but short stopping a quick shuffle by the company is much easier if it is done before the ship leaves port. The fast moving delegates who quickly put the heat on the/com­ pany were: Bill Thompson, Ship's Delegate; Carl P. One, Deck Delegate; Telfair L. Biggs, En­ gine Delegate and Clarence R, Haun, Steward's Delegate. �Friday, October 3, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief KNOX VICTORY. Sept. 1— Chairman S. Furtado; Secretary E. Edginton. Delegates repojts accepted. Motion by Berwald and seconded by Nomices that all rooms, messhall, alleyways and recreation room be painted. Mo­ tion by Galindiz that Steward have all flour disposed of and that we have all new flour be- j fore sailing. Motion by Carson that a delegate from each de-' partment and the Steward in­ spect and check ice boxes and storerooms to see that there is sufficient stores and more variety of greens before sailing. Motion pictures during the voyage send by Nunez to have slopchest a few to the LOG for possible publication. checked before sailing. XXX J, BETHORE. Aug, 17—Chairman NEW ECHOTA, Aug. 15 — Chairman Donald Malenfant: O. Turner: Secretary E. J. BuckSecretary Herman Green. Motion iman. Delegates reported all in made to pick up all tripcards for order. New Business: Decision to Patrolman. Beef on overtime dis­ keep crew messroom clean under puted in Engine Department to penalty of fine. Education: O. be taken up by the Patrolman. Turner gave talk on what a good Suggestion that Steward put in union man should do and be. It for electric mixer in the galley. was from "Here's How, Bixither." He suggested everyone obtain a copy as soon as possible. Chow problems discussed; Steward promised cooperation. JOHN HATHORN. Aug. 18Chairman D. D. Story: Secretary J. H. Whidden. Special meeting to discuss the steam of the Dec! Department foc'sles and the cold water system. Motion by Story that the Captain, the Chief Eng and the Agent be present at the meeting and give a statement that these matters will be han­ dled before leaving the Canal at Balboa. Requested statement gained. XXX DOROTHY. Aug. 19 — Chair­ man H. C. Randall; Secretary R. Savior. New Business: Motion by Arnold to have the Third As­ sistant removed as he has been making slanderous remarks about the SIU. Assistant is a union member. Motion by Crug to have ship fumigated. Motion car­ ried that all brothers donate to the LOG. Good and Welfare: One minute of silence for broth­ ers lost at sea. ANDREW JACKSON. Aug. 17 —Chairman Jerry J. Palmer: Secretary James Irving. Discus­ sion of the tripcard and permit men. Wilton McNiel. Frank Post. Kenneth Nixon and Dennis ap­ proved for books. Larsson. Bo­ sun aboard the ship, not ap­ proved and recommended that his permit be lifted and that he be placed on 1 year's probation during which time he is to not ship above rating of AB. Heinz Peters approved for riiembership in the SIU. XXX GOVERNOR DIXON. Aug. 23 —Chairman L. M. Jackson: Sec­ retary D. C. Moore. Leon Waldron elected ship's delegate. Good and Welfare: Repair list made up and approved. Dele­ gates to ask for price list of slopchest to be checked by Patrol­ man. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. XXX ROBERT STUART. Aug. 24— Chairman H. E. Perkinson: Sec­ retary W. Doyle. Delegates re­ ported all in order. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that enough linen be put on board so crew's mess can have table cloths. Mo­ tion carried that new coffee urn be purchased for pantry. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that messman stay in messroom while serving chow. One minute of silence for brothei-s lost at sea. XXX BEREA VICTORY, Aug. 10— Chairman C. Haymond: Secretary A. D. Sandy. Delegates reports accepted. New Business: Alvin Ward elected ship's delegate by acelamation. Motion carried to accept rules laid down by last crew regarding conduct in messroom. Motion carried that if Steward doesn't get satisfactory refrigeration to notify the crew. t 1 4 BEAUREGARD. Aug. 18 — Chairman J. Ekland; Secretary J. T. Hicks. Delegates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion carried to recommend Messman Martini for a permit card. Edu­ cation: Suggestion made foi- vol­ untary contributions to library association for books sent aboard for the pleasure of the crew. Re­ pair list made up and distidbuted to each department for ad­ ditions. XXX ALCOA PARTNER. Aug. 12— Chairman M. A. McClintoc; Sec­ retary Fred Nouck. McClintoc of Deck reported no beefs; W. O. Knight of Engine the same; Rob­ ert Brown of Stewards Depart­ ment reported that department would run smoother with proper cooperation from Steward. He charged him with interference and refusal to initial overtime. New Business: List of repairs made up and approved. Fred Vogala asked for discharge to go the hospital. Motion carried to request subsistence for supper on Aug. 1 when power was shut off. XXX POLLACK. Aug. 18—Chairman Griffin: Secretary Walter Harvek. Delegates elected: Forward End, Harry Chaffee: After End, Alvis Pietron: Stewards Depart­ ment, Theodore Wiercinski. Du­ ties of delegates discussed. Mo­ tion carried that copies of union contract be secured for inspec­ tion by all. Steward moved that sanitary condition of vegetables should be investigated. Dirty linen and vegetables being put in same locker. XXX WATCH HILL. Aug. 18—Chair­ man M. Blue: Secretary F. A. Martin. Deck Department Dele­ gate, John Culeton reported on two crewmembers who stated they would refuse to payoff un­ less paid the new scale of wages. New Business: Motion by L. Weeks that ship be fumigated and fans be repaired. Good and Welfare: Suggestion by L. Dempsey that all members who take XXX CORNELIA. Aug. 10—Chair­ man John Hisko: Secretary Clar­ ence Gunsett. Departmental de­ legates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion by Robert Mc­ Queen that a letter be sent to the Union from Germany on the condition of the ship's hospital. Good and Welfare: Storm door on port side aft in need of repair as well as valves on coffee urn XXX MUNCIE VICTORY. Aug. 15— Chairman J. Oto: Secretary H. Overbye. Delegates reported on number of book men in their de­ partments. New Business: Broth­ er Otto raised question of dirty XXX life jackets, bjut as they were ap­ WACOSTA. Aug. 22 — Chair­ proved by the Coast Guard noth­ man Red White: Secretary John ing could be done. Motion not L. Crowley. Delegates reported to sign on until ship is alongside everything okay. New Business: dock and we know where she is Slopchest to be investigated for headed. Good and Welfare: Mo­ shortages and high prices. Fresh tion carried to have Patrolman stores to come on in first port. clarify the law covering the num­ Fresh water system to be in­ ber of cigarettes a man is allow­ spected. Education: Quotations ed to bring into the States. froni-.constitution and agreements read to crew. Good and Welfare: XXX EMILIA. Aug. 8—Chairman Lu- Repair list to be submitted to igi Lombardi; Secretary Edwin Chief Engineer and Patrolman. Marshall. Delegates reported all XXX working smooth. New Business: NAMPA, July 27 — Chairman Motion carried that a letter be man Arthur Thompson; Secretary sent to the Union Hall concerning Knuckey. Delegates reports ac­ Vance Gaines and that he not be cepted. New Business: George allowed aboard another SIU ship. Meaney moved for election of Delegates instructed to compile Engine and Stewards delegates. repair list for next meeting. Edu­ Repair list made up and apcation: Brother Lombardi asked 'proved by crew. Motion carried that existing library be ex­ that each department take turns changed before next trip. One cleaning the recreation room and minute of silence for brothers laundry. One minute of silence lost at sea. for brothers lost at sea. JAVG YOUR SAY AT SH\PBOARD ^ SHORESlOE MEETINGS.WHETHER ITS A MATTER OF UAilON POUCV OR A PERSONAL BEEF -?UT YOUR TWO GENTS IN. IT IS YOUR UNI ON NOW - DEMOCRATICALLY RUAJ AND WlUU REMAIN SO OAILV AS UONCS AS You EXERCUSE YOUR RIOHTS AND DUTIES ASA MEMBER. CUT and RUN By HANK New York" shipping was good this week—with the Hall nearly Dacked to capacity. There's one important thing we would like to remind the Brothers who may read this column for the first time or who may happen to be new members in the SIU. Every day there are a few members who are presumably so unacquaint­ ed with the Union or just don't bother to study the shipping rules or. read them in full that they foul themselves up and then con­ tinue to argue and take up the Dispatchers time for various prob­ lems—which wouldn't and shouldn't happen if every man trying to ship first grabbed the shipping rules and found out the right in­ formation and procedure. i 4. 4> It doesn't pay to argue about something when you haven't read the shipping rules, which applies to all members, or if you have read them in too much of a hurry or just a few para­ graphs. The Dispatchers know their job and the shipping rules—what's more important—you should know i.t just as clearly—you're the one who loses out when you get fouled up—either coming off a ship, out of a hospital or grabbing a job and then rejecting it, etc. Use your brains—not your mouth and feet. 4. 4« 4* Over there in the country of Brooklyn, Brother Hank Piekutowski and his wife, Angelina, became the proud and happy par­ ents of a baby girl, named Helen Linda, and weighing eight pounds, two ounces. Some Brothers commented that she maj- luckily de­ sire to become a Stewardess in later years. From a nautical view­ point, it would certainly make Brother Hank prouder . . . Brother Harry Cronin is in town right now . . . Jimmy McCullough wants to know if his shipmate. Bud Callahan is still down in New Or­ leans . . . Brother Alton J. Curry happily stated about two weeks ago that he was going fo a health farm up in New York State. It's not for his health, however—he's to be an instructor up there for a while. 4. 44. Here's a shorf posfcard message from Brolher Red Braunslein from over Ihere in Malaya: "Sipping a few in Singapore. Having fun here." .. . If you wanl a new library of books and magazines or if you ha.ven'f a library for your ship confaci the American ports, including a few up in the Lakes. XXX Here's a letter from Brother Tommy "Beachie ' Murray, from San Juan: "How's everything up in New York? Have many of our lost beachcombers been around lately? Most of the fellas who are regulars down here have left, even Brother "Woodsie Lockwood. Aboiit the only ones left nf the old school are Lincoln, and myself. Although Lincoln (Boy Smoking Pipe) has only been on this beach this once, he really has been easing himself toward it for two years. It took the ILA strike to convince him of the Islands attractions and the TTT. (Hank's note: It sounds like it's full of TNT, indeed). As for myself, the trip North is coming very soon and it will be quite a while before I return to San Juan. I plan to make a trip or two and then turn into the hospital and get thfe bad knee of mine scraped and redleaded. That's all for now. Hank.®' 4 44* J, Here are a few oldlimers who are fresh in fown: F. De For­ est, A. Hanson. J. Hawkins. T. Kennedy. C. Cotton. J. Stickney. J, Leon. C. Connors, H. Gallagher, E. Gibbs, M. Garcia, I. Echevaxria, J. Ortiguerra, G. Suit, T. Navarro, P. Soto, J. Cruz, L. Gonzalez, H. Taylor, and H. Seitz. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 3, 1947 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Lizzie's Blasted Bucko Still Rates Royal Razz TWO PART STORY: CLEAN UP AND REST UP To the Editor: to the Chief Mate, the acting doc­ tor and a company stiff, to re­ Well, I've been on this ship six port a swelling in my left side. weeks and what madness I've .JMMM He said it would, probably be . gone through already. The skip­ lanced when we got in port. per of this ship is no stranger to Later when we hit port I went readers of the LOG. In June, to the Chief and asked for a doc­ 1946, Seafarer George Uhler suf­ tor. He gave me the song and fered his wrath and in the Oct. dance that when the doctor came 26 LOG there was a story about aboard to see an AB who had a him and his $25 handcuffs on the bad foot he would examine me Cape John. too. When the doctor didn't show Now he is on the Cape Eliza­ up I got shore leave and went in beth and although we now have to town to a sawbones. My case was handled and I paid him. So much for that. But just before sailing time I was billed by a doctor who came aboard to see the Chief Electri­ ' ^ " cian whom I had mussed up in a fight. I hurt my arm a little in 'liiiiir • . the scuffle, but the Electrician needed the doctor more than I On the working ends of the Turksheads, Seafarer Ted Filipow gets an assist in soogie oper­ did. ations from Jimmie Manley, a passenger from Singapore. Filipow. AB. who submitted the As we left the port, the Skip­ photos to the LOG, stated thaf the men of the Andrew Jackson enjoyed the company of the per called us in and promised to youngster during the vessel's return to the States by way of the Suez Canal. get medical attention for us in At the right Brother Filipow. bushed after his soogieing stint, relaxes under the Pacific skies an agreement with the company the next port. We hit Biddiport unmindful of Seafarer Dutch Irving hard at work on the lifeboat winch. Brother Filipow didn't he is doing everything possible the next day, but now, two days mention where Jimmy Manley took off to after the work trick. to violate it. later, no doctor has come aboard. For instance, we have been BEING HELD UP washing down the boat deck af­ I'm not saying a thing as my ter five P.M. for no overtime; polishing brass and washing the arm feels alright but the other Dear Editor: phia nothing was done about the The agreement is hereby submit­ wheel house all day—no over­ guy is quite ill. I know there are above mentioned discrepancies. ted for publication if you wish. On Sept. 2, the Robin Line time and discarding garbage for English doctors and good hospi­ Bringing Eddie Higdon on to the Also a sketch illustrating that we tals here, so I can't figure out ship SS Moline Victory paid off no overtime. job the Captain was notified that are determined to show the ship­ in Philadelphia after completing He has been pulling men out what the hold-up is. unless something was done the owners that they shouldn't try of the sack to give them unde­ There is plenty more the mat­ a three-month South African trip. Deck Department didn't care to to play with, or disregard, the served tongue lashings, and gen­ ter with this ship but we are About 94 percent of the unlicen­ sail his vessel in its present con­ SIU contract. erally logging men for his own saving it for the payoff. The Sec­ sed personnel quit and were re­ dition. Thanks to Brother Higdon for satisfaction. ond Mate who piled off too has placed. his splendid cooperation. After much negotiating some He has already lost two offic­ plenty to say when the ship hits Department delegates found For Ihe crew of the ers. The Chief Engineer got off the States and he will get the the following shortcomings: Fans form of agreement was drawn up and signed by Agent Eddie Hig­ SS Moline Viciory with heart trouble and the Sec­ backing of the crew. in all crews quarters, messhall don, Delegates and the Master. Andy Lorier ond Mate jumped ship in Alex­ That's all for now but there and galley either defective or andria. will be more when we hit home missing; screens in portholes and That's enough of the Skipper dirt. passageway doors missing or for the time being. George Freshwater badly in need of repairs; mat­ Before we hit Karachi I went SB Cape Elizabeth tresses filthy and unsanitary; bed springs in need of repairs; show­ To My Darling ers and toilet seats defective or ALONG PANANG'S MAIN DRAG ANONYMOUS not functioning. Delegates T on y M. Fusco, Deck; Earl Murphy, Engine, and Your eyes are just like limpid pools Robert M. Douglas, Steward, pre­ (Of mud and sedimentation). sented the Captain with the re­ pair list. Making the ports of Your lips are red as roses Baltimore and again Philadel­ (Roses wilted by dehydration). " "''''ll II 11.11 " iiilKiiiliilB Moline Mess Cleaned Up By.Crew's Grit V. Log-A -Rhythms FINDS LOG TOPS FOR ACQUAINTING FAMILY WITH SIU To Ihe Editor: Seeing the town the easy way. "Quatamala." Pantryman off .the Andrew Jackson, relaxes for the cameraman, while local boys watch the proceedings with interest. To the crew, Penang. in the Malayan Straits, was one of the most interesting ports hit during the recent jaunt through the Far East and around the world. Photo was taken by Ted Filipow. I am a young man and have not been sailing too long, so my family is quite anxious to learn about life at sea, especially my union affiliation. My father has never had any contact with unions and has rais­ ed many questions as to what the union's function and purpose is in relation to me. I have had the SEAFARERS LOG sent to them as the best way to give my family the infor­ mation. It can do a much better job than I could do in a month of steady talking. The LOG is the best means of spreading the word of unionism that I know of and I urge other young seafarers to do likewise. T. J. Kinard Your hair is soft and silky (It should be all for that; You paid ten dollars for that wig Same day you bought that hat). Your shape is firm and lovely (Just like a flour sack With a rope tied round the middle And bulging at the back). Yes, I love you dearest darling. Say, have you a live spot you could lend? I lost that last you gave me. And I've nothing more to spend. Sweet Music In this whole wide world around Is there ever a finer sound Than the engines of a rust-pot Liberty? As it wends its homeward way The old engines seem to say, "We're going home, going home Hurray !" �Friday, Ociober 3, 1947 THE 'Caricoa' Cheers Stockholm And Hendy's Ace Galley Men SEAFARERS LOG Back In Action STOCKHOLM HAS A CONEY ISLAND. TOO Last night we went out to a place called the Tivoli. I thought it was a joint. It was about a five-mile jaunt in a cab out of town and the Tivoli turned out to be a miniature Coney Island. You pay 600 Swedish thingamajigs admission (about twenty cents Am­ erican) and there are all kinds of games and rides, same as any other amusement park. But no barkers. Everything here is so quiet. No loud talking. I don't get it. Jewelry stores, candy shops, etc., are beautiful and plentiful here. No shortage of blondes here neither. Of course, me be­ I O.STOCKHOLM / (_ O,STOCKHOLM! ing a one man woman, I'm true to my beloved wife. Myrtle. But the rest of the boys are well ta­ ken care of. We're anchored in the stream yet. Have to lighten her by two thousand tons before we move into the dock. We dock in the morning. May pick up a load here for Argentina and then home. Not definite yet, though. Believe it or not, as I'm writing thi.s, Captain Zeitlinger is in our room and my fireman and a couple of sailors—all of us having a real old-fashioned talk. I showed the Skipper the address to which I was writing and told him I was writing as a roving reporter for the LOG. Right away, he wanted to know whether I was giving him a dig or what, through the LOG. I told him the truth and no one could possibly give him anything but a boost. He's swell and the whole crew thinks the same. Seafarer Says Level-Headed Action Will Topple T-H Law To the Editor: The SEAFARERS LOG of Sept. 12 printed a resolution drawn up by the crew of the SS Enos Mills which called for a general strike of all labor in protest against the union-busting Taft-Hartley Law. We of the SS Seatrain New Jersey informally discussed a similar resolution quite some time ago. We were all fighting mad when we got copies of the T-H law and realized what a threat to our existence we were facing. Our first reaction was to move for an immediate showdown in the form of a nationwide strike of all labor. Upon further exam­ ination of the problem, we de­ cided that such a move would be playing into the' hands of the short-sighted labor - baiters who put over the T-H crime against labor. To the Editor: Great port, this Stockholm. Cleanest city I've ever seen in 27 years of sailing. Not as much as a cigarette butt in the streets (Not that I've been shooting butts, but I'm observing.) The build­ ings, apartment houses, parks everywhere, the trolleys, the buses the people all look as though they had just been laundered. No wild night life here. Just plain beer joints. All close early—9 P.M, and Id P.M. Ration coupons are issued for all foodstuffs in order to break any black market that might start. That is, coupons were issued to us by the Captain. In order to get a drink of whiskey you must order a meal and tender a ration coupon. Order another drink means ordering an­ other meal, so you figure how many meals one can eat in order to get half a package on. But one can get beer, wine, vermouth, etc., without the meals or coupons. Page Thirteen Anxious to sail after an ill­ ness which kept him in bed since last February. Bill Ja­ cobs, Chief Steward, says he will probably turn to on an un­ organized ship to pass along the word on what the SIU wins for its membership. An old hand at volunteer organiz­ ing, Bill sailed for a year A VITAL MATTER straight in 1944 on two Isth­ mian scows, SS Thomas CresAlthough it is customary for sap and SS William Whipple. our membership to make known Bill believes the Isthmian vic­ our wishes to headquarters, it is, tory should inspire the fellows in my personal opinion, too vital to even greater organizational matter to be kicked around effort. haphazardly. Our very efficient leaders have guided the Seafarers through many a storm, with remarkably successful results. Therefore, it appears to me, that we should give our officials full rein to formulate policy on this matter, subject, of course, to our approval. From my regular To the Editor: reading of the SEAFARERS LOG, it appears that a definite The membership of this Union has a great responsibility now to policy is in process of formula­ support the Union's Negotiating tion. In common with most Seafar­ Committee in its dealings with Isthmian SS Co. We can support ers I have read up on evei-ything law, this Negotiating Committee by available about this finky taking Isthmian jobs when they our reaction to its implications, are open and doing our job in public reaction, and the efforts Union fashion while we are of the law's protagonists, through the medium of nationwide prop­ aboard these ships. Isthmian Crews Urged To Do A-1 Shipboard Job While I'm on the subject, with the approval of all, we have the best galley personnel that I've sailed with in many years. (And when I give the Stewards Department a boost, it's something.) Because, in all my years I've done lots of growling at them. But I'm appreciative enough to know when we have an A-1 gang. The Chief Cook, Brother Pedra Aytuca, is greats But the Second Cook (night baker) deserves a merit badge. His pastry would make Shoreside organizers of the Un­ Hanscoms or Cushman's Bakery look like coalpassers. Not one time ion did a wonderful job when has he given us the same kind of cake. Every night it's something they mapped the successful pro­ diffci-ent. Layer cake, cream cakes, rolls, muffins, etc. gram that knocked off tlie Isth­ mian SS Co. aganda, to kid the public into believing the T-H law is actually a boom to labor. Just how any­ one could regard Taft as a friend of labor is beyond my ken. Stooge Hartley just followed the leader, in the hope that Taft will one day reside in the White House and pass out some juicy plums as a reward for Hartley's brown-nosing. MUST BE VIGILANT It appears to me that we have a period of grace, possibly a. maximum of two years' duration in which to bring about repeal of the T-H law, a result that is to my way of thinking a forego­ ing conclusion, even though it will entail constant vigilance and effort, under terrific pressure, for all of labor's leadership. All Seafarers will admire the militant spirit of the Brothers on the SS Enos Mills, and if our leaders decide on a general strike, we will all pull together. Until a definite policy is de­ cided upon by our leaders, I suggest we refrain from impul­ sive actions, contrive to prove by our efficiency and behavior that a Union man is far more compe­ tent than any company stooge. Bill Gray SS Seatrain New Jersey HE WANTED TO READ IN PEACE BREAD AND BUTTER WAS ENOUGH The shipside organizers for the Union did as equally a good job in holding down the ships until the election had been won. Many sacrifices were made by both shoreside as well as shipside or­ ganizers to accomplish what has been done in the Isthmian fleet. The entire membership must now protect these sacrifices made by You know our Steward. He doesn't need a boost. His menus our Union Brothers. beat all menus. His name is Mike Gottschalk. Every oldtimer WAS ORGANIZER knows him around the Hall. Too many Cooks and Stewards are knocked, so boost a good gang when you have one, I say. My re­ It was my great privilege to gards to Paul and Benny the Dispatchers, also Paul Hall, Louie work during the course of the Goffin, Sheehan, Purcell and all the boys. Isthmian election on board Isth­ mian ships as a volunteer SIU Charles (Carioca) Benway Organizer. I made trips on the SS Joshua Hendy SS Peter V. Daniels, SS Twin Stockholm, Sweden Falls Victory and the SS Mar­ quette Victory, all Isthmian ves­ sels. As a rule, a good pastry cook is lousy at making bread but this guy topped everything in his bread baking. The first batch he baked, well, the meal consisted of fresh bread and butter. It was so good that we forgot to order the rest of the meal. The name of the Second Cook is Alfredo Hopy. Both these guys, the Chief Cook and this Second Cook are Filipinos and they're great. The Third Cook does a wonderful job. We call him Greeko. He's a Greek and well known around the Hall. His name is Peter S. Vlahos. Okays Bid For Cooperation To the Editor: It was with considerable in­ terest that I read the article "Clearing the Deck," appearing in the Aug. 15 issue of the LOG Articles of this type are an in­ spiration to the oldtimers who still strive to carry out the SIU policy. Of course, we should all realize that there is always back­ ing for us as long as we ship through the Union Hall. If the time ever comes when we cannot, you won't find me ship­ ping as a steward. During the course of those voy­ ages I met many SIU men like It is only by articles of this myself who were attempting to type and some I have read by do a job for our Union. Shuler that we can get the mes­ We owe it to those men to sage through, not only to the protect what they fought for. new members, but to all the When the future history of the members to realize that by co­ operating with the two ratings Maritime Industry is written, our mentioned (Stewards and Bo­ Isthmian victory will stand out suns) can we impress upon the without a doubt as one of the greatest single achievements shipowners that we are living made by any seamen's union at up to our agreements. any time. All hands on deck for the Frank S. Mitchell Sr. finishing round. Ship Isthmian! Chief Steward Arthur "Slim" Hull SS Robt. R. McBurney In the cartoon he drew aboard the SS Robin Sherwood, Seafaxer George B. Thurmer shows how an avid reader of th© LOG couldn't be distracted by exploding boilers. In Thurmer's view—and everybody else's—^this guy had power of concentra­ tion. Cartoon was turned over to Lou Goffin, who passed it on to the LOG. �Page Fourieen THE SEAFARERS Friday. October 3, 1947 LOG Steward Cites Reasons For Snubbing Job In Rating; Lack Of Cooperation Tops List ABLE DELEGATES DO THEIR JOB WELL ard's Department, I believe I can company stiff. It is that they just add to what Brother Paul Hall have a biased feeling toward the man because he is a Steward, reI read with interest the column said on the subject. gardle.ss of how good he might in the LOG, "Clearing the Deck," First, the Steward has many be. They forget that they make dealing with reasons why Cliief duties to attend to, but his life mistakes, but in their opinion the Stewards don't care to ship as jis made miserable mostly by Steward must not make a single such. Beging a seaman over 31 young chaps, who started going years—all served in the Stewerror. to sea only since the last war All in all, I frankly believe They drive a Steward crazy with that if the Engine and Deck de­ their continual beefing. And partments will only cooperate many of the beefs are uncalled with the Stewards we will have for. Many men in the Deck and belter functioning on our ships. Engine departments (they're all About 95 percent of the unlicen­ Stewards and Cooks) appear to sed personnel always censure know more about the Stewards the Stewards department, but I job than their own. To the Editor: have noticed in many instances DON'T RESPOND that, the men making the most Alter two trips on these modi­ beefs are those who take time fied C-2s, I've made some ob­ At times, when you give a Seafarers Walter Addison (left). Electrician, and Elzie servations and herein pass them mcssman an order they respond off, neglect their duties and gen­ erally make it harder for their along for what they're worth. Veach, AB, currently sailing aboard the SS Maiden Victory, lazily, or disobey and listen in­ To begin with, were the orig­ stead to the crew or the dele­ shipmates. These are the men constantly stress the advantages of Union education. Addison who holler when the Steward inal plans released or did they es­ gates. Listening to the delegates and Veach, who are Delegates for their respective departments, wants to keep his nose clean and cape? Are the architects still at is okay in matters where they stopped in at the New York Hall this week to procure bound uphold his union. large or are they safely back in volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG and other Union literature the booby-hatch? SHIRK UNION CALL NO'A/, MYGCODMAMto add to their ship's library, an example that might well be If you've ever made the far It is these men—the superA BIT LESS GU3S C/M east run on one of these jobs followed by other SIU Delegates likewise wishing to develop THE BREAST OF duper, super militants — who you'll know of the small store a strong interest in the Union among their shipmates. GOINEA HEN.. when the time comes for them to rooms. As a matter of fact, I back their union in strikes by know of Manhattan apartments performing their union duties with larger iceboxes. As for the generally shirk them. coffee urns—they have more These are the men who give To the Editor: pipes and valves than a comic lonely nights for me since my their elected Patrolmen a hard book rocket ship. LOG is coming in. Yesterday I received my first time in settling beefs and ten to Next we have the back aft Roy Baker one their beef is against some copies of the LOG. I am now quarters. During heavy seas Guam overseas, serving in the Marine Steward or his department. you're so far below„ the water (Ed. note: Thanks, Brother you should collect submarine There are many other details Corps, and have been completely Baker. The LOG thinks you're pay. I'm not a big guy but Wa­ too numerous to mention and I out of contact with the SIU in doing tine work straightening are concerned but each man is terman sheets don't cover me— am sure there are good men in the past year. out misguided NMUers.) The p'ostoffice issues bigger pen responsible to the head of his the Stewards Department who When I opened the June 13 department. wipers. can write more on this subject. issue and saw the headline: On occasion you meet some My last blast is directed at some "ISTHMIAN NOW SIU," you SHORT SHEETED men, who think because they are of the Port Stewards who our couldn't imagine how good it Moving out on deck you'll find delegates, they can run the Stew­ Stewards have to deal with. One made me feel. You see I happen the covering cleats wide enough ards department. And if the Send in the minutes of in particular is an Alcoa man, to live in the same hut with two for one tarp and a cigarette pa­ Steward should object, he is but more about this in my next your ship's meeting to the NMU finks, who have been tell­ per (king size). As for the .an­ brought up on charges, most of New York HalL Only in that letter. ing me for the past months that chors, they defy the law of gra­ which are without foundation. I should like to state in closing the NMU won the Isthmian elec­ . way can the membership act vity—they have to be pushed that there are, of course, two tion. One of the main headaches the on your recommendations, down the hawser pipe. sides to this subject I have dis­ Steward runs into is when men No doubt they reached this and then the minutes can be My foc'sle was so hot we had to have a fan to cool the fan, and call themselves Chief Cooks, who cussed above. There are Stew­ conclusion by believing that printed in the LOG for the where do they get that coffee—a evidently lack the experience ards and there are Stewards. phony propaganda that they benefit of all other SIU Jersey swamp or a Louisiana necessary for the jobs. These Some of these babies are only read in the "Pilot." I wish all crews. are the men who should be put glorified messmen; some of them the Brothers in the SIU could bayou? Hold those shipboard meet­ The pride of these jobs is the in the club or compelled to sail can't even back the Cooks—that have seen these tv/o NMU stiffs' ings regularly, and send is, they couldn't cook a meal for in a lower capacity until they Raphael Semmes. Engine trou­ faces when they read the LOG. those minutes in as soon as the crew should the Cook become ble made her so slow that one day can improve themselves. I think the LOG and its staff possible. That's the SIU way I ill or miss the ship. in the Philippines two islands should be commended for the STEWARD HAS A DUTY passed us. This is the ship of the F. E. Gardner fine work it is doing. No more Most of these men seem to fail year—1947 B.C. The country's leading arsonists in understanding that it is a won't even consider her, but her^ Stewards duty to look out for skipper is a celebrity; They even' the welfare of the crew, the li­ named a play after him—Arsenic censed personnel and the passen­ To the Editor: and Old Louse. ! gers, if any. But if he does this, We, the crew of the Wesleyan Red Campbell he is accused by some of being a Victory, Robin Line, would like to show our appreciation to Cap­ SHE'S HEADING FOR THE SEAFARERS tain Robert Laverty and the Chief Mate, Mr. Christiansen. To the Editor: 'Red' Decides Roman Galleons Show Up Semmes NMU Faces Blush At Truth Send Those Minutes Union Spirit Sparks SS Wesleyan Victory Seafarers who sail regularly out of New York should be well acquainted with the Mate for he is well known around the big city. In short, we think they are both swell guys. They have co­ operated with us during our voy­ age to South and East Africa 100 percent. What few beefs we had v/ere settled in an orderly man­ I ^ ner, and I might add that they Crewmembers of ihe SS Weslefyan Victory get together for were few and far between. a photograph snapped by a shipmate. Unfortunately, no names There were no disputes in the were given. Deck Department or the Stew­ ards Department. Overtime was They are both real union bro­ some day he'll make a good chief plentiful and we had time off in thers and believe in the SIU Mate or Skipper. all ports. agreement, so brothers if you These are the type of men that FROM THE HEART ever have the pleasure of sailing SIU ships need. W. H. Keller The crew's appreciation comes with either of them, you can take from the heart of every member our word that you'll never re­ A. G. Smith and we only go so far as to say gret it. W. Zaleski We would also like to say a that in the future we may find . L. Barciszewski as good a captain and chief mate, word for the 2nd Mate, Mr. Shel­ A. Brown ley. He, too, was a swell egg and but never better ones. j^ The SS Caniigny, a Cities Service tanker, whose crew is overwhelmingly in favor of having the Seafarers International Union as its bargaining agent. With the SIU'S reputation for top conditions a matter of waterfront record, the Cantigny men are eyeirig the day when they will similarly boast of working standards second to none in the industry. i: �THE SEAFARERS Friday, October 3. 1947 1 r'n Page Fifteen LOG y-.^-F^ BUIJXTIN —J- =1 /-•-" I Unclaimed Wages —Moran Towing Co. NOTICE! James J. Donahue Ex-SS Stephen W. Gambrill please con17 BATTERY lact Attorney Samuel Segel, 11 A. Kazmierski MV GREAT ISAAC Broadway, New York or Joseph J. A. Sparrow 61.69 Kornek at 1404 Esplanade Ave., Albert McCabe Franklin C. Rose 16.78 New Orleans, La. It is very im­ Joseph Leaumont Caleb Sparrow Earl H. Cinnamon 22.37 portant. David L. Dixon 65.58 George A. Rose S* 4" 4* Delbert Smith 23.69 Dennis E. Perry MAURITZ H. C. PETERSON Ralph Sturgis 15.61 Herman Hardee Your papers and other personal Harry Pruitt 14.42 Peter Dziuban items are being held for you in John R. Martin 29.05 Harold Harris the 4th floor baggage room of H. R. Musgrove 6.40 Charles A. Fitzpatrick the New York Hall. Amedore Mattaracchio 10.97 Thomas C. La Fruge Ben Standi 9.10 Sam L. Polizzi 4" 4" S" William Sloan James Collis 13.89 WALTER KEARNEY Michael Siordia Vincent Kuhl 5.44 Contact your lawyer, Clifford Lawrence W. Connelly Gentry Blivins 14.66 Davids, at 1521/2 East Court James Paramore 1.35 Harold Connelly Street, Indianapolis 4, Ind. Howard Dennis 8.54 Sam Ahai 4. 3^ 4. T. L. MeBrayer 49 Andrew Lezner GORDON SKERRETT Robert Weeks 8.89 Samuel Soars Contact Brigadier Gilvert S. Arthur Hilton 4.24 Spieros Vallianos Decker, Secretary, Salvation Donald L. Erwin 95 William Franks Army, 52 Ellis Street NE, Atlan­ William Russ, Jr 47.05 Howard G. Wanke ta 3, Ga. Alfred L. Watson 10.38 James S. Bernard t 4- i Edwin Thomas 11.60 Norman Grant CHARLES CARNIEL William T. Shaw 10.44 Eddie Cascio 5.78 Reuben R. Roth Contact Mr. Jerome J. Jacobs, Clifford L. Benedict Harry A. Noorigan Charles W. Taylor 13.13 Managing Director, Hotel Man­ 8.19 Carl Burris hattan Towers, Broadway at 76th Martin Larson Adrian Jones 57.58 Donald F. Fisher St., New York 24, N. Y. Wade Ashley 40.59 Gaylord Quandt t it 4Charles Moravec 38.90 Paul J. Taylor THOMAS BURNS John A. Weils 3.36 William Heitchew Contact Mr. John C. Tuplin, Lonzer Owens 21.14 Leon R. Dunbar John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Davis W. Gilbert 6.21 Eugene M. Sanchez Company, Bureau of Investiga- Edgar Baker 9.73 George Bermudez tigation, 197 Clarendon St., Bos­ Leland Short 12.80 Lloyd W. McDonnell ton, Mass. John Hartman 14.63 Mate Konti L. G. Everett 4.43 Garth Hollingshead Jack Redman 17.51 William E. Franks Caney Heywood 12.52 David E. Hartman NEW YORK PLACE, 3.53 8.80 James L. McAbee 8.64 Andrew Leczner Jack Grey 5.32 12.54 4.10 Earl H. Cinnamon 9.16 4.80 Maurice Williams 21.73 Frank Ragusa Bobbie Poole 12.42 Jay Blackburn 5.07 37.04 1.16 4.80 Arthur Nordahl 10.59 Stephen Carr Benjamin Woznicki 12.67 Edward J. Gaw 4.00 47.51 1.87 54 Oscar Figuerda 32.05 Joseph Leaumonte Buford K. Sherrer 6.94 John M. Byrd 20.40 5.04 6.94 Robert W. Tatum Heramn W. Spence 8.40 1.74 6.94 James F. Gilbert John Hartman 2.00 ' 2.57 6.67 37.33 Stephan Magyar 7.86 T. M. R. Martin George H. Chandler 1.60 Ernest Woodmansee 2.33 6.22 54 1.87 Melvin C. Ellington 7.27 Edwin Beatty George W. Everett 1.60 13.54 4.91 Leslie Frater .54 14.34 W. H. Ettinger 13.49 Henry Messakian Donald M. Duke ... 1.33 13.94 7.09 Carlton D. White .80 38.86 D. N. Robinson 8.49 E. C. Keast William S. Sims ... 1.60 59.64 16.61 Jbhn T. Duncan .80 11.65 Harrison C. Green 12.10 Alfrad Yarborough Henry L. Pruitt 2.14 11.34 11.92 Frederick Heard 1.34 11.54 Lester R. Smith 3.26 Joseph W. McGroder Steven W. Rippard 2.14 Jacob Van Heusen 30.86 14.58 James A. Sparrow 1.07 Robert C. Blair 9.33 14.58 54 11.54 Ernest J. Miller 35.19 Francis E. Patrick Bert W. Rollins 2.94 William Davies 12.64 35.98 2.40 32.78 Thomas O. Powell 10.52 Bill F. Fleming John P. McDaniels 3.74 Wilford Cross 21.46 38.52 4.00 16.26 Anthony Pisano 25.92 Eugene C. Almon John P. Norek 7.20 Joseph Witzerman 14.42 62.02 8.80 37.26 Kenneth G. O'Briant 56.92 C. M. Morgon Bennie Whitley 18.67 36.86 15.14 T. Hagen Charles Johnson 36.95 15.14 37.19 37.58 Clarence E. Stone 4.30 38.22 Clarence B. Travis 4.30 The following men have one 36.70 James Powers 1.40 day's pay due them from A. H. 7.18 Harry S. Stevenson 1.40 Bull Steamship Company: W. 7.09 Joseph A. Tryon 1.40 Grohulski, F. G. Masterson, J. C. 15.14 Joseph Paull Bi-anning P. Ashley 1.01 Laugadus and A. W. Brown. 11.58 Raymond Rodriquez 2.34 The money can be collected at 8.00 Clem Cearley 3.26 the company's office, 115 Broad Liston C. Burress 8.84 Street, New York, N. Y. Steward W. Sword 7.36 4. t * Edwai-d Scarccy 10.64 SS HILTON James H. McDonald 12.62 Jose Oetiguerra, $100.43; Julio ALVIN JOSEPH WARD Kenneth O'Briant 17.64 Rivera, $25.91; Kenneth Marple, Please contact your wife at 710 William E. 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NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Hall, immediately. claim against the SS Abner Nash. HAnover 2-2784 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. 4 4 4 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the 4 4 4 Phone 4-1083 JOSE LUIS BELLAFLORES THOMAS RAY HYDE LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS PHILADELPHIA 9 Scuth 7th St. Edward Hass, attorney, of. 50 LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y Get in touch with your wife Lombard 3-7651 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. Court Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., at French Harbor Roatan, Bay Beacon 4336 ask that you get in touch with Island, Rep. De Honduras, C.A. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. him. 4 4 4 Phone 2599 • 4 4 4 LOUIS W. BOREN SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. H. F. PETERS Douglas 25475 Your wife asks you to get in Contact your wife, c/o Stettin, SAN JUAN, P.R. ..252 Ponce de Leon touch with her at Box 714, PawSan Juan 2-5996 Box 95, Flatbush Station, Brook­ huska, Okla. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. lyn, N.Y. Phone 8-1728 4 4*4 Name 4 4 4 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. ANDERSON WALKER RAYMOND MEYERS Main 0290 Contact your wife at 832 Clar­ Street Address Please forward your address to TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Frankiin St. Phone M-1323 Joseph Volpian, Special Services issa Street, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Dept., at the New York Hall. 4 4 4 City Garfield 2112 LEIF HELFRED OPSAHL 4 4 4 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Einar Johansen of the Norwe­ WILLIAM S. GREGEL Terminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Your sister, Mrs. Helen Dono- gian Seamen's Union, 156 Mon­ Garden 8331 frio, wishes you to write her at tague Street, Brooklyn, has a VANCOUVER 205 Abbott St. 155 East Monroe St., Bedford, letter from your mother asking Pacific 7824 PERSONALS Notice To All Sill Members PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the iddress below: State. Signed Book No. Ohio. you to get in touch with her. I �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. October 3, 1947 THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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 3, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 40 Description An account of the resource Headlines SIU MEN JOIN PICKETLINES oF oFFICE wORKERS SEAFARES NEGOTIATES TOP CONTRACT WITH NEW TOWNBOAT COMPANY HURON CREWMAN APPROVE CONTRACT THE RECORD PROVES THAT SEAFARES PIONEERED GAINS ON GREAT LAKES SEAFARERS ON OEIU PICKETLINE HURON CREWMAN APPROVE NEWLY SIGHNED CONTRACT BALTIMORE BEATS MUTINY CHARGES ON WHITNEY CHIEF STEWARDS' VARIED TASKS CALL FOR ALL-AROUND ABILITY ALL HANDS, WORKING TOGETHER,CAN INSURE,CONTIUATION OF GOOD JOBS,WAGES CONDITIONS PHILADEPHIA AGENT VOICES A COMPLAINT AGAINST PERMITMEN ADMIRAL HINTS AT SEAMENN DRAFT AT N.Y. M EETING OF SHIPOWNERS KNOWING UNION CONSTIUTION AN SHIPPING RULES WILL ELIMINATE MOST BUN BEEFS FOR MEMBERSHIPS SHIPPING SLOWS, BUT MARCUSHOOK ORAGANINZING GOES AT FULL SPEED CSU SCUTTLES ITS OWN MEMBERSHIP BY NOT GIVING RESPRESENTATION NEW ORELEANS CLEANS UP DEBRIS;SHIPPING NOT AFFECTED BY STORM PORT BOSTON WAITING FOR TURN IN SHIPPING TIDE BALTIMORE BEEFS SETTLED AT POINT OF PRODUCTION STRONG SIU IS ANSWER TO SMASH -LABOR CAMPAIGN HURON SEAMEN,NOW OFFICALLYSIU URGED TO PARTICAPATE IN UNION NEW UPSWING IN MIAMI SHIPPING WILL KEEP PORT TAMPA ON THE RUN GRAIN SHORTAGE SLOWS SHIPPING IN GALVESTON SIU FREE FROM FACTIONALISM THAT WRECKED OTHER UNIONS SEAFARES-MESECK INTERIM AGREEMENT EX-SEAFARERSGOES OTHER MODEL MAKERS ONE BETTER SMOOTH-WORKING SIU CREW MANS ISTHMIAN,S SS CAPE FRIENSHIP QUICK WORK BY WHITNEY MEN HALTS ALCOA SHORT SHUFFLE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/03/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/25f7a9e05b0ccfa081b02c4f9ebf4251.PDF 4811e4a26458f600a9bf83d583218210 PDF Text Text «.; •'csEi';n ;'-> 'Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX Nominations For Election Reach Office According to an announcement by Secretary-Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, nominations-for 1948 of­ ficials for the Atlantic and Gulf District, accompanied by qualifi­ cations, have started to come in­ to his office. A total of 38 posts are to be filled, r comprising twelve Port Agents, twenty - two Patrolmen, one Secretary - Treasurer, and three Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers. The two additional SecretaryTicasurcr posts, created in the resolution calling for the election, will be for carrying out ceidain duties which have been previous­ ly assigned to appointed officials. Qualifications for these new jobs are the same as for Port Agent. By unanimous consent of the Branches, up and down the coast New York will be granted a Joint Patrolman, which position will also be on the ballot in the upcoming elections. (Qualifications for elective office in the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union. Atlantic and Gulf District, appear on page 3.) In addition to meeting the qualifications, each candidate is also directed by the resolution to fuinish a passport photo of himself plus a statement of not more than 100 words, giving a brief summarj' of the candidate's Union record and history. These pictures and statements will be run in the LOG after nominations have closed, and will enable each member to know for whom he is voting. ITF Council Admits 350,000 German Transport Workers NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 1947 Seafarers, Huron Reach Agreement DETROIT. Sept. 24—The Seafarers International Union. Great Lakes District, successfully wound up today contract ne­ gotiations with the Huron Transportation Company. The pro­ posed agreement now goes before the membership f.or discus­ sion and vote. ^ Details of the Huron contract were not available at LOG press time but will be published in next week's issue. Negotiations for the SIU were conducted by Fred Farnen. Secretary-Treasurer of the Great Lakes District, and Russell Smith. Organizational Director on the Lakes. The agreement signed today climaxes the drive among the company's unlicensed personnel which got under way last April. Following the SIU's petition to the National Labor Re­ lations Board, balloting was conducted on the company's ves­ sels on June 4 and June 6. Results of the election gave the Seafarers an overwhelm­ ing majority of the votes cast and the NLRB announced certi fication of the Seafarers as collective bargaining agent for the Huron seamen on June IS. Negotiations for the contract consummated today began in mid-July. Petrol Tankers Signs Part With Seafarers PHILADELPHIA -r- Another tanker company, this time the Petrol Tankers Industries, Incor­ porated, joined the growing list of tankship companies holding contracts with the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. The agreement was signed this week and embodies all the fea­ tures which were contained in the contract with Tanker Sag Harbor (Mathiasen) Corporation. That contract, it will be re­ membered, called for the highest wages and best rates of over­ time in the entire industry. (New wage scale for Pelrol Tankers appears on Page 10.) Although the agreement was signed for one year. It contains the exclusive SIU provision that the wage question may be re­ opened by the Union at any time. This protects the membership in case the cost-of-living rises. Other features include 28 days vacation per year, all holidays at sea to be paid for at the over­ time rate, and any work per­ formed in port after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. also to be counted as overtime. WASHINGTON—The strength of the powerful International Transport workers Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, was considerably augmented here this week, when more than 350,000 German railway and trans­ NEGOTIATORS port workers in the U. S.; French Representing the SIU in the and British zones of Germany negotiating were Eddie Higdon, were readmitted to the world­ Philadelphia Agent; Ernest Tilwide oi-ganization. ley, Patrolman; and Harry Col­ Readmission of the German workers was granted by the ITF lins, Dispatcher. Robert Mat­ executive committee at the first thews, Headquarters Representa­ meeting in its history to be held tive, assisted the Philadelphia officials in pushing through the in this country. The ITF committee unan­ new contract. Negotiations started with this imously decided to readmit the German workers after it was company soon after the first ship, demonstrated that they are now the Bull Run, was purchased. democratically controlled and More tankers are on order for this company, and the agreement free from Nazi influence. , Sailors Union Assurod Of Union Hiring Hail In Its New Contracts SAN FRANCISCO —Taft-Hartley Act or no Taft-Hartley Act, the Sailors Union of the Pacific has been assured that Hiring Halls, won after bloody struggles, will not be abolished in the new contracts which are now being negotiated. Faced with the assurance by Harry Lundeberg that West Coast seamen would strike on September 30 unless guaranteed the 'protection of the Hiring Halls, the Pacific American Shipowners Association agreed to a clause whereby all hiring would be by seniority in point of serv­ ice on West Coast ships. Union officials expressed satis­ faction over the provision, stat­ ing that it was the same as the Closed s^op since the Union would be in charge of dispatch­ will be extended for every ship ing men to the ships. which the company will own or operate. All of this means more With this big obstacle over­ jobs for Seafarers members, and come, both Union and Associa­ added insurance against a ship­ tion spokesmen took the position ping slump. that no strike would occur since Signing of this agreement will wage matters were still t» be ne­ give added impetus to the Sea­ gotiated and progress was being farers' drive to organize tankers. made. Each tanker conti-act signed so TERRIFIC VICTORY far has proved to be outstanding Maintenance of the Hiring and a major gain for the men Halls constitutes a major victory manning the vessels. for the SUP since it had been These gains are being noticed the feeling of observers that the by unoiganized men, and are shipowners would stand firmly part of the reason that pledge against the Hiring Halls and de­ cards from Cities Service and pend on the Taft-Hartley Law to Tidewater men are being signed back them up. in increasing numbers. However, even Senator Taft, The other part of the reason co-author of the law, was not is the reputation of the SIU, and sure whether or not the new legis­ its ability to protect its mem­ lation would work in the mari­ bership. time industry. This may have had some bearing on the willing­ ness of the shipowners to sign. Send Fix Every candidate for office in the A&G election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st. must submit with his qualifications a passport piclure of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer, Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4. N. Y. No. 39 The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict, was assured of hiring through Union Halls when its contracts with the operators were extended before the T-H Law went into effect. Even the Isthmian Steamship Company, long-time opponent of Union Hiring, had to give in when the SIU struck that com­ pany's ships to insure a Hiring Hall clause in the contract on 'vhich the company was stalling. It is labor's hope that the en­ tire Taft-Hartley Act will soon be repealed. But until that takes place, the East and West Coast sections of the SIU are in good positions, and this has been achieved through collective bar­ gaining with the shipowners, without govei-nment interference. They Got Us, Bud! Labor papers have been engaged in a hard fight, for the past year, to get enough newsprint to insure publica­ tion each week. Every week the LOG has been faced with the possibil­ ity that the printer wouldn't be able to beg. borrow, or buy enough paper. And this\ week the possibility came true. For that reason the LOG this week is only 12 pages. We hope next week to go back to regular size. Currait, Commies Fight For Power At NMU Meet NEW YORK—It is certain that ihe Sixth NMU Convention, now in session in Manhattan Center, will accomplish very little for the membership. After three full days of wrangling^ at the rate of $10,000 a day, the Credentials Committee has been chosen, but little else has even been at­ tempted. The first day's session was marked by a brawl between the communists and the Curran fol­ lowers. The second day was de­ voted to electing a Credentials Committee, which the commies control, 9-to-6. Curran is engaged in a fight for life, and if the commies are successful in controlling this convention, the last traces of the • movement to return the NMU to the rank-and-file will go down the drain. So far it appears that the com­ mies dominate the proceedings. As a nose-thumbing gesture to the anti-commies, party-line Con­ gressman Vito Marcantonio ad­ dressed the convention, on the invitation of the Red-controlled NMU National Council. �mi THE Page Two SEAFARERS Friday, Sepiember 26, 1947 LOG SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Aifilialed wilh the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif, PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N, Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif.- District Officials J. P;- SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N, Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New Y'ork, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 1. -wr jt uur Beit" The fat boys have plenty of good ideas for ending the inflation that has put food, clothing, and rents almost out of the reach of the man who works for a living. One Senator, Taft, the well-known labor-baiter from Ohio, gave as his solution that people should eat less. And another Senator, Flanders of Vermont, said that BRIGHTON HOSPITAL what the United States needs to bring down prices is a J. TRAVAGLINI E. FALVEY *'small depression." J. BARRON That's what the masterminds have as an answer to R. LORD the sky-rocketing prices that have forced many families E. DELLAMANO to tighten their belts and do without much needed new H. SCHWARTZ clothing. J, NICKERSON W. MAPLES During the depression it was not uncommon to hear E. JOHNSTON of people being evicted or doing without food. But, today, J. HANSIL when we have more workers employed than at any other D. BOYCE time in our history, excluding the peak days of the war, R. GREENWOOD it is strange to read of people suffering from lack of food, J. FLEMING J. TAYLOR or of families being dispossessed because they could not meet the exorbitant rentals. * These stories grace the front pages of many news­ papers, but it is the financial pages that make much more interesting reading. There one finds notices of corpora­ STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT. CIRCULATION. ETC.. tion profits, and those prove that big business is making REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24. 1912. AND money hand over fist. MARCH 3. 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published weekly at General Post There is only one conclusion to draw from the way Office, New York I. N. Y.. for Septem­ ber 26, 1947. the Senators and Representatives try to mislead the work­ State of New York. of New York, ss ers by giving them false reasons for the inflation. They arc County Before me. a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, per­ .serving their masters, the bosses, and they use any means sonally appeared George Novick, who. having been duly sworn according to at their disposal to place the blame on the people, instead law, deposes and says that he is the Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG and that of where it rightly belongs. the following is. to .the best of his know­ ledge and belief, a true statement of the A famous French queen, when told that her subjects ov/nership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of.the afore­ had no bread to eat, said, ''Let them eat cake." said publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act The words of the Senator Taft and Senator Flanders of August 24. 1912, as amended by the Act of March 3. 1933. embodied in sec­ are equally as brutal. tion 5 3 7. Postal Laws and Regulations, on the reverse of this form, to If the men who are supposed to represent us in the printed wit: 1. That the names dnd addresses of Halls of Congress are really interested in halting runaway the publisher, editor, managing editor, business managers are: Publisher prices, let them advise big business to "profit less." If that and Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic & Gulf District. 51 fails, they can take steps to limit profits, and thereby Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Editor. George Novick, 51 Beaver St,. New York, drive down prices. N. Y. Managing Editor (none) Business (none). But you can rest assured that the Coi^ress, which Managers 2. That the owner is; (If owned by a its name and address must tumbled all over itself to do the National Association of corporation, be stated and also immediately there­ under the names addresses of stock­ Manufacturers' bidding in passing the Taft-Hartley Ac^ holders owning orandholding one per cent more of total amount of stock. If not is not going to bite the hand that owns it by doing some- • of owned by a corportion, the names and of the individual owners must thing so necessary to the well-being of the masses of pecjple. addresses be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its Tighten your belts, folks. The wise men in Wash­ name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.) ington have spoken. Seafarers International Union of North Seafarers Members Now In The Marine Hospitals C. Gill 1. NAPPI t 4. t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL E. JOFFRIAN J. MCNEELY J. A. DYKES T. MUSCOVAGE W. SATTERFIELD J. GERMANO J. BLANCO C. J. BISCUPJ. O'MALLEY J. E. WILLIAMS E. T. BROWN STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP America. Atlantic & Gulf District. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. J. P. Shuler. Secretary-Treasurer, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort­ gagees. and other sceurity holders own­ ing or holding I per cent of more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (if there are none, so state,) None, 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any. contain not only the list of stock­ holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given: also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circum­ stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and se­ curities in a capacity other than fhat of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, assosiation, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him, 5. That the average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or other­ wise, to paid subscribers during the twelve months preceding the date shown above is 3 7.200, (Signed) GEORGE NOVICK, Editor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of September. 1947. ROSE S, ELDRIGE, Notary Public. (My com­ mission expires March 30, 1948) J. F. R, A, E. BRWN J. SCHUTZ L. ALLEN CAUDRA J, BURGRAVE W. R. HALL I, WHITNEY L, W. ROBERTS » 4, 1 ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL D. MCDONALD J. KOSLUSKY M. MORRIS E. GOOSLEY ; % X X NEPONSET HOSPITAL J. S. CAMPBELL E, FERRER J, R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L, L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R, A, BLAKE L, TORRES C. SCHULTZ H, BELCHER J. T, EDWARDS L. BALLESTERO C. C. MOSS D. TULL J. SILLAK T. WADSWORTH M, GOME^ X X t NORFOLK HOSPITAL J. PORTER RALPH STURGIS B. CUTHRELL J. BULLARD A. DESOUZA L. BARSH H. KEECH XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. HODO J. B. KREWSON A. COHEN �Friday, September 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pagei Three Responsibilities Of Stewards DepL Personnel On Passenger Vessels By JACK (Aussie) SHRIMPTON sengers and his Union; the Sec­ Politeness and courtesy cost ond Steward and key-man serves nothing but mean a hell of a lot, The SlU is now in fuU swing the Chief Steward; and the and it is a big indictment on the operating several large passenger- Messboy serves his ship mates. American Merchant Marine gen­ ships with the prospect of more It is all relative to the degree erally that the American public to follow, and it has become a is normally the largest travelling matter .' the greatest importance of competency that we have ar­ public in the world but only both to the Union and the mem­ rived at, but each and every one travels in a very small percent­ By: PAUL HALL bership to see that the right men of us serves someone else, so. age of its own ships. therefore if your job calls for In every attack on seamen's wages and conditions, the ship­ are shipped out in the right jobs you to serve a passenger do so Why?' The answer lies in one owner has had one consistent ady. The ally of the bosses is none in the Stewards Department. cheerfully and willingly, remem­ word, "service". It is not neces­ The purpose of this series of bering that it is a service that sary to bow and scrape or in other than the communist party, whose waterfront wrecking policy articles is to summarize all the is bound to pay off good divi­ any way H^emean yourself; cleanis daily becoming more obvious to seamen in all ports. These C.P. leeches drain the strength of maritime workers who might other­ many and various ratings that dends at the end of the trip. (Co»tinned on Page 11) are called for, so that each man wise be united. Fundamentally they stand guilty of being the most prominent knows what is expected of him finks that ever stuck their heads in the maritime industry. The tac­ directly ns he walks aboard a tics they employ run lower than the belly of a whale resting at the passenger ship. bottom of the ocean. Their super-militancy is only a dodge—a pro­ Now first of all, let me stress fessional front designed to pose them as working class leaders. the point that every company has The commies have a very flexible line. "The end justifies the its own way of working its ships, means," these guys say. In other words, anything goes so long as and that every Chief Steward By WALTER "SLUG" SIEKMANN it serves to place them a little nearer their goal—control of the ma­ has his own pet way of running (2) Keep an accurate record of There have been a lot of in­ rine industry. his department, so that these Anything that will strengthen the position of the Soviet Union articles cannot be taken as a ir­ stances where guys have lost leg­ any overtime, both penalty and immediately becomes the tactic of the communist party. Orders are refutable authority by which, if itimate dough due to their own extra-hour time. Don't depend issued from Moscow for the local flunkeys to carry out the line. It things do not exactly correspond carelessness and neglect. The upon the Delegate or Department might be a strike that could be averted, it might be signing a con­ with the job you have taken, principle reason, however, is that Head, but keep the record your­ tract for less dough than honest sailors would fight for. So long as you have the right to go howling they have not presented their self, making two copies — one for yourself as a check and it succeeds in keeping an industry in chaos and the workers con­ to your Chief Steward brandish­ beefs in the proper manner. counter check. fused. Meanwhile the commie mouthpieces take advantage of their ing this copy of the LOG with For an example, we can use (3) Be sure that you write out carefully created situation and scream how only they can lead the a long spiel starting off " the case of a member who ship­ your overtime sheet briefly, but workers out of misery. it says hei-e." ped on a scow just a x.ort while always include the details —•• ago. He worked from four to However, you will find that "in They're Hollering For Help nature of work, hours worked, general principle it will give you six hours overtime every day etc. These are the people we are supposed to feel sorry for now. It a working knowledge of the job on the first leg of the voyage. (4) Be damn sure that all is these prostitutes who are now yelling for trade unionists to "come you have taken; and it might be Not being sure just what con­ overtime is turned in the same to their aid." They are jumping around like a bunch of hens on a a good idea for those of you who stituted overtime, and not taking day it is worked, and then any hot griddle because their former bed partners, the Washington bu­ have never shipped passenger the trouble td study the agree­ questions about it can be ironed reaucrats, have quit romancing with them and are now giving the ships to clip this out and have ment, he failed +c> list and turn out on the spot without any of Moscow puppets a very bad time. it by you, so that when you in the overtime. that old "I've forgotten" crap. In line with the U.S. government's current anti-Russian policy, throw in you know what you are Just to top things off and (5) Whenever or wherever the bureaucrats are blasting the hell out of their one-time buddies in for. really mess himself up in fine there is any doubt about whether with as much gusto as they blessed them during the C.P. sellout Secondly, let me try right now style, he missed the ship on the or not the work done is over­ period of the war. to overcome this deeply rooted other side. Although missing the time, write it down anyway and It is regrettable from our point of view that the bureaucrats at idea in the minds of some of our ship was no fault of his, still it keep a complete record of it. this time are cracking down on the communist party, for the aver­ younger members that there is left him in a hell of a shape. The Department Head doesn't age seaman is hard against the bureaucrats and is almost automat­ something degi-ading or menial ically against anything the bureaucrats push for. Luckily for him a record had determine the legitimacy of over­ Ousting of the commies from the waterfront is strictly a job about waiting or serving passen­ been kept midships, and he was time: that is done ashore. When­ gers, and that the only way to able to collect with the aid of ever there is a doubt and if you for seamen—not the Washington fakers. have an accurate record the bat­ Before the commie line went into its latest zig-zag and changed preserve your sturdy American a Patrolman. the commies from docile stooges for the shipowners into super- independence is to show them He was the exception and tle is half won before it starts. duper militants, virtually all seamen in all unions were fully aware that you are as good as they are. extra lucky, because thousands ! (6) Be sure and insist that Everyone, be he the President of dollars are lost every year regular meetings are held aboard of their sell-out hobnobbing with the War Shipping Administration ship. Meetings iron out a lot and the Coast Guard. Militant seamen duxdng the war felt the foul of the United States or a plain through similar neglect. ^ messboy, serves some one else. of beefs and good discussion is blast of the commies' hatred and persecution. A few points, that will insru-e always liealthy. Make meetings It must be emphasized that because we don't like bureaucrats, The President serves Congress, at least a reasonable chance of a must. The crewrnember has we cannot afford to be swayed one bit by crocodile tears dripping Congress serves the people (al­ settling beefs and collecting the no right to miss a meeting ex­ from the waterfront section of the CP. We hate to see the bureau­ though sometimes we wonder dough that should be in the cept when he is on watch. crats persecute anybody, but the commies are getting the dose they how when we see things like the seaman's pocket rather than the laid themselves open for by doing a shack up job with the W.S.A. Taft-Hartley Bill becoming law); ALL THE FACTS shipowners vaults, are: and Coast Guard, and we, as trade unionists, certainly don't intend the Master of a vessel serves his By observing these few points (1) Be sure a Delegate is electpitching in to make their load any lighter. These lying character company; the Chief Steward and taking a few minutes to assassins and working class traitors rate every boot in the behind (poor devil) serves both the ed immediately upon boarding keep things in order, the board­ they get. It is only ironic justice that the guys now working them Master, the company the pas-1 the ship. ing Patrolman at the payoff will over are the very same people with whom they walked arm-in-arm be in possession of all the facts during their sell-out period. and better able to settle the beef. The main thing to remember Watch For The United Front is that beefs should be settled at We can look now for the emergence of the CP "united front"— Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, the point of production, aboard the old war horse that's dragged out every time they're in a corner. as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: the ship. You'll hear screams about how we must unite to beat the "enemies (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. Be sober at the payoff, even if of labor" and all the rest of the CP slogan makers' la-de-Sa. Those (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers Intu.national you get drunk as hell a little unions as well as individuals who don't fall in line with them will Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ later. Whenever beefs have to be targets of the party's smear brush. ous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately go to the company office they Their constant attacks on Harry Lundeberg, SlU president, prior to date of nomination. then are tied u"p, in miles of red arc an example. Many are the malicious lies they have spread (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have tape, and long delays cause a lot about Lundeberg as they desperately sought to hang a bad name three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any of guys to lose dough that is on him, WHY? For the simple reason that he has always opposed candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea rightfully theirs. the commies and has pinned back their ears every time he got the service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ Everyone on the ship should chance. He wouldn't let them get a foothold where fhey wanted it sels in unlicensed capacity. always work together, and if badly, nor would he play their sell-out game of the seamen—at (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while there is some beef that can't be any time. employed as an officer of thei Union. settled right way, then what the (e) That he be an active and full book member and show hell does another day mean. Just Seafarers Will Be On Guard four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed stand pat and'don't payoff until Seafarers should be on guard to oppose attempts of the CP to rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not apthe beef is settled. me^s around on the water-front anywhere. All hands should bear ,ply to officials and other office holders working for the Union Finally don't try to push a in mind that the party assigned one of its hacks, a guy by the name during current year for period of four months or longer. bum beef. One bum beef may of A1 Rothbart, to "infiltrate" into the SlU by getting SlU men to Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for cause a good legitimate beef to unwittingly aid in attempts at future smears and to introduce com­ office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, be lost. mie hogwash along the waterfront. naming the particular office and submitting the necessary Summing it all up, it means: There is no need for us to be concerned about Rothbart or proof of qualification as listed above. always be a good shipmate, keep phonies of his type. We know well the scab role of the communists The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer records accurate, cooperate with on the waterfront, and will always make it impossible for them to must be in his office not later than Oct. 15. 1947, together with the Patrolman and be a good infiltrate. But we must continue to mess up the plans of these don­ a recent passport photo and a short statement of the candidate's Union man. That's the Seafar­ keys by lighting them where we find them and continuing to expose Union history and activities. ers way. their linky record whenever we can. Money In Your Pocket Qualifications For Office �Page Four 11^:.I r I- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 26, 1947 Port New York 'Hit' By Hurricane As Gulf Ships Hoid Up Sailing By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — The weather has been an important item in the news during the past week or so. The hurricane which hit Florida and then whipped over through New Orleans left its mark on the cities and towns of those areas and also indirectly made itself felt way up here in New York. at a recent membership meet­ ing, is now in the process of being installed. The installation crew is busy at work on the third deck of the New York Hall putting it in working order. They expect to have it in operation shortly and at the latest, in time for the World Series. A lot of the ships heading for Seats should be at a premium New York from southern ports for the baseball event of the year held fast to their moorings until especially as it is strictly a New the full fury of the storm passed. York show. None of our contracted ships ON REINSTATEMENTS was damaged but it will mean a slight slowdown in payoffs and On another totally different sign-ons for this port; subject, that of reinstatementsThe weather here, while not men seeking to reestablish them­ making the headlines, has pro­ selves in the SIU should bring duced a change in clothing to the committee proof of their among the boys around the New inability to reach a Hall during their absence. This, of course, York Hall. means a letter from a hospital Most of the sport-shirted Sea­ or such place of confinement. farers are switching to woolen The committee considering re­ shirts and sweaters. The heat instatements meets once every waves have gone and the nippy two weeks at 10 A.M. on the days are with us. Thursday following the regular FROSTY FUTURE Wednesday night membership Shipping And Business Booming NO NEWS?? For Seafarers In Philadelphia Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: CLEVELAND JACKSONVILLE -MOBILE MONTREAL SAVANNAH TOLEDO ASHTABULA TAMPA SAN JUAN CHICAGO NEW ORLEANS GALVESTON . BUFFALO The deadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday proceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — Business is booming here and. it sure keeps us on the run. We have had 28 ships in port in the last ten days and shipped 145 men in the same period of time. If that isn't activity, I'd like to know what is. * Brother Bob Matthews was in town, hot on the trail of the SS Bull Run of the Petrol Tank­ er Industries, Incorporated. He was successful and we will probably sign a contract in a few days. It has been whispered around town that the New York meet­ ing turned down our purchasing a building here on the grounds that insufficient data was sent to them in the telegram. Well, I guess we slipped up on this and we will have to take SEND IN REPORTS I see by the LOG that lots of ports are negligent in sub­ mitting material for the LOG, and in most cases the rank-andfile resents this oversight. Well, Brothers, I don't believe the Editor would object if several rank-and-filers from each port would submit certain articles. If this is done, each port will be represented,in the Union's of­ ficial paper and it might take a little i-esponsibility off the shoul­ ders of the Port Agent. We spent the hot summer days . beefing about the humidity, now We seem to be having the we'll turn our squawks to frost­ same old beef in the' Black bite and wet shoes. Gang. Firemen take off in for­ eign ports and stick the other Along with the good business Firemen for several watches. and shipping in this port, we had a couple of very good payoffs. I think the way to eliminate The Hunter of South Atlantic this evil is for the Union to force and the Theodore Parker of the absent man to pay $1.32'/^ By JOHN MOGAN Eastern came in clean and paid per hour, plus a day's pay, to off in real SIU style. the man who does his work. BOSTON — A rather hectic Far East trip. Plenty of beefs on week has just been concluded in this ship, with loggings galore— In fact, it might not be a bad The Parker has made its last the Port of Boston. Not too much even for the crewmembers on idea to extend this to all the trip as an SIU ship and will business but a lot of shipping and board a week or eight days. Departments. ^make a run to the boneyard not a few beefs. Many of these were cancelled along with three or four ships meeting. There is no other time LOOK AT PRICES In fact, it seemed as though at payoff, and most of the dis­ of Bull Line. Their laying up set aside for considering rein­ everybody and his shipmate had puted overtime was recovered; wiU add quite a few more men statements. Anyone who goes shopping a Mate, Skipper, or Steward that but very few of the old gang these days knows that prices to the New York beach. Most Seafarers are acquainted On the Hilton, which paid off with the SIU Foc'sle Card. For he just couldn't get along with, were willing to chance another have gone skyhigh. And anyone this week, there was a dispute several months they have been and expected the Patrolman to trip with the Captain and Mate. who reads the newspapers is aware that prices will undoubt­ in the Deck Department re­ placed aboard ships at the sign- have superhuman powers to re­ BIG NOISE edly go much higher within the volving around the working of on. If your ship does not have move offending personalities top­ Another payoff which took sev­ side. next few weeks. Deckmen in the reefer holds. one in the messroom, notify the eral days to straighten out was Not only that, but there seems Labor will have to go all-out The Patrolmen covering the Union Hall or come in and pick the SS Peter Helms, Pope & Tal­ to be a "super-militant" minority for more wages if the worldngDeck Department settled the beef one up. bot. This one, with three differ­ which is always ready to advo­ man is to provide for himself and and the-money is ready for the ent unlicensed unions, and three The information given on the cate tying up the ship. men to collect. more topside, was a real trouble­ card is very helpful and makes In other words, let the very maker. Cabbage is now due Jose Ort- for a better trip with fewer mis­ MOiAJ, LET'S SEE... ALL last arrow in the shaft go at the iguerra, $100.43; Julio Rivera, understandings. Boston was the final port of "mis ATGOMPOdMb iMTeebeginning of the beef. Indeed, d. $25.91; Kenneth Marple, $34.56; From reports coming from the sometimes appears as if some of discharge indisputably. But in­ EST APbS UP TO... HMMM.. Marion Lubiezowski, $37.78; T. Maritime Commission the prac- the members are not too con­ asmuch as the company was sell­ DOZEN tG6S.' ing her to the Greeks, with de­ MZn^Sr-;. tice"of"semi;6"sh7p7to''"tor;rg„ cerned whether or not they com­ Melton, $20.74 and Eric Jensen, governments is still going on at livery to take place in New York, promise their Union, though in $20.99. they wanted the crew to take a good pace. the majority of cases it is doubt­ her to New Yoi'k on the same They can pick up their dough This coupled with the, mount­ less due to thoughtlessness. articles. The crew said, no dice. at the Bull Line offices, 115 ing number of ships entering the Paying off here this past week Still the argument went on, Broad Street, New York, N.Y. boneyards does not present a was the SS Maiden Creek, Wa­ and the ship finally paid off at Here in the New York Hall the pretty picture to American sea­ terman, with only about 15 of the end of the week, after a flock television set, which was voted men. the original crew to make the of telephone calls to the com­ pany and three Union Halls in New York, plus a couple of de­ cisive calls to the Shipping Com­ his family. Prices have i-un far ahead of wages, and the dollar missioner. By BLACKIE CARDULLO is not worth much more than resented by the union of their found the Skipper, Captain Fox, Otherwise, the crew hated to the paper it's printed on. choice, the SIU. a good Joe. Although he's new see this old scow go, as all hands MARCUS HOOK — We are to the company, he's willing to conceded that she was a great The guys who sit in Congress We've had six ships in within still waiting for word on the the last two weeks, including one cooperate with the Union all the old ship, with complete harmony can't figure out what to do about Sun Oil petition which is in Isthmian. In the week to come, way. it; or if they do know what to aboard. Washington before the National however, it will probably be a The Bartender Union is still In the tanker field, we had the do, they are to scared to try it Labor Relations Board. It would bit slow since it looks like we out on strike against one of the SS Fort Erie, SS Cannon Beach for fear of stepping on the toes local ginmills, and all the boys in Boston, plus the SS Sunset of the big businessmen. And so have gone through by now, but will be by-passed. very recently Pacific Tankers on the beach are cooperating and paying off at Melville, R.I. Only everybody passes the blame and Mister Taft and .Mister Hartley the Cannon Beach reported the nation's economy goes to started selling some of the scows giving a hand when possible. fouled up the detail. Could it be that they ace everything shipshape; the other hell in a hurry. in this port. Two were sold last We're ready to hold the elect­ thinking of free beers when the two presented us with a shipload Profits are higher today than ion anytime, that's how confident week, the Gray's Harbor and the bartenders settle the strike? of headaches. New Echota. at any time before in the his­ we, are that the Sun Oil men By the way, it is interesting Everything else in the port is tory of the United States. Prices realize that only the Seafarers WAITING, WAITING to report that every labor-backed proceeding in good order, except could come way down without International Union can gain for The Casa Grande is still lay­ candidate in this county was thfem the good conditions and ing at anchor out in the middle nominated in the primary. We that every time that one of . the the bosses losing money. But prices will stay up as long wages that organized tankermen of the Delaware River, and she's can learn a lesson from this, and staff starts planning a week's va­ cation the pressure of business as possible, because the fat boys already have. going to stay there until she can maybe do a real job, all over the knocks his plans into a cocked don't care who starves as long All it will take, is an election, go into a yard for repairs. country, on the guys who sup- hat. But we can keep hoping as they can keep on stashing and then those men will be rep­ I've been aljpard that ship and ported the Taft-Hartley law. anyway. laway the dough. Settling Of Beefs And Shipping Make For A Hectic Week In Boston Sun Oil Tankermen Are Waiting For Eiection i-- the blame for tiieir non-concur­ ring. " You can bet your sweet life that we will be more specific in the future. J.;,, �THE SEAFARERS Friday. September 26. 1947 Shipping Fails in Baltimore, For Time Being LOG SW IN COPENHAGEN Page Five ' Unemployed Benefits Taken Away From Michigan Merchant Seamen By FRED FARNEN By WILLIAM RENTZ DETROIT—A number of Lakes paid servants of the financial in­ .seamen who filed for unemploy­ terests. There is no such thing as rep­ ment compensation in Michigan resentative government in the last season are going to be dis­ .State of Michigan when such legappointed this year. As a result islaiion as this can dispossess cer­ of certain changes in the Michi­ tain large groups in the com­ gan Unemployment Compensa­ munity. tion Law, merchant seamen sail­ It is about time that Great ing on the Great Lakes have been Lakes seamen as well as other classified as seasonal employees. larger organized labor groups in According to the amended lav/, this country do something dras­ which took effect as of July 1, tic to halt the flood of anti-labor 1947, the covered pei-iod of em­ legislation. ployment for seamen on the Michigan is no i.solated state. Great Lakes will be the 39-week Many other slates of the union calendar period beginning with are as busy as the proverbial bea­ the third Sunday of March in vers passing the same kind of each year. This means that Great discriminatory legislation. Lakes seamen will only be al­ What can we, as members of lowed to draw unemplojTOent the SIU, do to protect ourselves compensation for the time during from the deeds of our supposed which they are unemployed in legislative representatives? Once this 39-week period. the answer to this was compara­ Actually, it means that seamen tively easy. will have little or no unemploy­ We could see that it was the ment protection in the state of duty of every union member to Michigan because the 13-week exercise this fuU citizenship period, during which they ai-e e.x- rights by voting for decent repre­ cluded from benefits, stretches sentative congressmen. from the third Sunday in Decem­ Now it is a little bit more dif­ ber until the third Sunday in ficult than that due to the fact March. that both old parties, Democrats This is the period during which and Republican.s, are the prison­ most Great Lakes seamen are on ers of the vested interests in our the beach. country. BALTIMORE — It seems as though few ships have been com­ ing in here lately, and as a con­ sequence, business has slowed down. But you know Baltimore, as soon as a slack period arrives something happens to get every­ thing hopping again. Only four ships paid off last week, and all were loaded to the scuppers with beefs. We found out that practically all the beefs were justified and you can bet they were settled before any man paid off. The workers at the Bethlehem With the SS Alexander H. Stephens as a background, these Steel Shipyards are still on strike crewmembers and friends pose for the wandering photographer. here, and it looks like they are becoming stronger and more sol­ Among the group are John Lorents. AB; Holdur Tanar. AB; John id all the time. Dimitriadis. AB; Arthur Marauder. Oiler; John R. Michaelis. The company tried to run FWT; Albert Hatt. Oiler; John E. Clamp. Wiper; Jose Fernan­ strikebreakers through the line, dez. Oiler; and John M. Kemitch. Wiper. The young ladies ere and they had a little battle, but not members of the SIU. and have probably never been to sea. the picketline proved too much but they certainly dress up the picture. Oh. yes, this shot was for the scabs and they beat it sent up from the Port of Baltimore, where the Stephens was without any more trouble. taken out of the boneyard and put in ship-shape condition for We respect their picketline the voyage. and we're going to continue do­ ing just that. We always do that for any union man who fights for his rights. There are a lot of men down here who want to ship out on un­ organized scows. All they ask is to be given a permit, and they By RAY WHITE LCA PRESSURE This means that it is increas­ will do anything we ask them to ingly difficult to find a member Last week we paid off the NORFOLK — The weather is help our union. They know what Enormous pressure was exert­ of either of these old parties who we stand for, and that we never turning cool, and that puts the Thomas Reed, the Peter Minuit ed upon the Michigan legislature is fair to organized labor. and the McKoski, Bernstein; the lose a beef once we start to fight. freeze on the waterfront and the by LCA lobbyists in order to pass labor situation. Of course, there Samuel Mclntire ^nd the Samuel The gashounds are giving Bal­ these crippling amendments to Labor must not only become timore a clear berth. It's a known are still plenty of ships sailing Livermore, South Atlantic; and the Michigan Unemployment politically conscious to the extent fact that we are on the lookout in and out of this port, but most the George Chaffee and the Topa Law. As a result of that pres­ of voting in all elections, but la­ for them, and we will not stand of them are clean and have no Topa, Waterman. sure, merchant seamen in the bor must become active in select­ for any performers in this port. beefs. Some of them have already state of Michigan have once more ing those men who are supposed signed on again and are at sea become orphans as far as' unem­ to represent the people in Con­ on another voyage. ployment coverage is concerned. gress and the various state legis­ The Thomas B. Reed was one This is another vicious slap at latures. of the cleanest ships to pay off the rights of seamen to be the We are not advocating any pai'here in a long time. The Dele­ same as other citizens in this ticular political philosophy, but we gates did a fine job and had all country. are urging that labor take an ac­ books checked and in order. This discriminatory legislation tive part in either cleansing one By CARL GIBBS and FRANK MOHAN is just another example of how or both of the old parties, or see­ All disputed overtime was In fact, a number of men who written down and waiting for the the various state legislature as ing to it that a representative laDULUTH —Most of the ships coming in here are in good shape joined the LSU in good faith Patrolman, so it is no wonder well as the national Congress are bor party is established in the thought that they were joining a that all the beefs \vere' settled— becoming more and more the United States. as far as the SIU is concemed. Crewmembers on these unor­ bonafide union affiliated with the and damn fast. ganized Lakes vessels are SIU. Oldtimer Otis Manning paid off • anxiously waiting for the elec­ [ Since the SS Hood voted to af­ here and headed for that land of tions which have been held up filiate with the LSU several sunshine, Jacksonville. Salty for some time by Taft-Hartley weeks ago, a number of crew­ Rollins is still on the beach and members have come in and stat­ red tape. J. Porter is just about ready to Their main question is, "When ed that conditions aboard their- ship, all 275 pounds of him.is our ship going to vote, so that vessel have not been changed. By W. L. SIMMONS Our answer to them is, "How POrtT NEWS we can have an SIU contract SAN FRANCISCO—A brand- be prepared to take the conse­ with SIU wages and conditions?" do you expect to get improved We have a fast turnover here new outfit, the Wilkerson Steam­ quences, and I'm sure that the conditions when you have an Of course, we explain to all of and even the beachcombers don't ship Company, this week signed membership won't go easy on these Brothers that the elections outfit like the LSU representing stay on the beach too long. a contract with the SIU, and the guys who try to break down will be held just as soon as the you? They have no shore side SS Cavalier, the company's new what the Union has fought for so We used to have a lot of i-epresentatives with the excep­ Department of Labor issues a ship, took off on her first run long. compliance number to the SIU tion of their attorney, Meyer trouble with gashounds here, but down south to load bananas. lately the boys have quieted Cook." SHIPPING GOOD Great Lakes District. Six more ships are expected by down and seldom, if ever, get out It is expecting too much to In spite of the fact that Presi­ Shipping is very good for the of line. They know that they this company, and the SIU A&G dent John L. Lewis of the United think that the LCA and Cleve­ Deck and Engine Departments, have an axe over their heads, and District has it under .solid c-onMine Workers has refused to go land-Cliffs dominated LSU will but on the slow bell for the Stew­ that makes them very cautious. tract. go out and fight with any shipalong with Taft-Hartley Act reards. We haven't had any pay­ I'm having a little bit of offs for the past ten days but, All ships coming in to payoff quirements regarding the filing owner^ t<^ i m p r o v e conditions trouble with some guys on Isth­ now that I've put it in print, aboard their vessels. have been donating $10.00 per of non-communist affidavits, we mian ships and other vessels. there'll probably be a flood That's one reason why the man to defray the expenses of of don't believe that this will hold Those men know that they are them from now on. open LCA operators like the the Isthmian Stidke. This was a up any elections for very long. going against the rules of our Few men hang out near the According to various reports LSU. They know that, with the ruling of the Port Strike Com- Union by acting up, but they in­ mitte, and the way the men are LSU on their ships, they don't Hall unless they want to ship. reaching the Lakes, NLRB Gen­ sist on doing so, and then they eral Counsel Denham will prob­ have to worry about paying over­ accepting the ruling shows that get belligerent when the Patrol­ The weather is fine, and so when, the SIU membership can take time for unnecessary work done an oldtimer comes around for a ably "reverse his ruling regarding man or Agent forces them to stop visit, you can bet your bottom the necessity for top AFL and after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., care of its beefs without outside acting cute. dollar that he is looking for a CIO officials filing non-commun­ and they know that they don't aid, and without depleting our We are all seamen and we are ship. treasury. have to worry about putting ist affidavits. One last word on shipping: We not expected to live like saints. By the way, talking about the Quite a few men come into the union conditions into effect on But when men endanger their weather, I wish we could export their ships. have plenty of job's oh the board, SIU Hall from time to time, ask­ An SIU contract is the only and we can .always use rated contracts just to get gassed up on some of it to you fellows who are ing questions regarding member­ sure guarantee that Lakes sea­ men, but don't come down to shipboard and fight among them­ having the cold spell in New ship in the SIU. A number of men will get a decent break as this port looking for a job with­ selves, then they must be way York, or the winds along the these men, who know the score Gulf. Here it's never too hot or far as wages, working and living out first wiring or calling to find off their rockers. as far as the Seafarers record is too cold, too windy or too balmy, out if there are any jobs open. A I don't know what the answer conditions are concerned. And concemed, claim that they had too dry or too wet. In fact, it's telephone call can save a lot of is, but if these fellows insist on that's why the entire Great never heard of the Lake Sailoi's always just right. money in this case. fouling up, then they've got to Lakes, too, will soon be SIU. Union until this year. Nothing Much Doing In Norfolk; Cold Weather Quiets Waterfront Unorganized Seamen On Lakes Waiting For Chance To Vote SIU Performers Still Causing Plenty Of Trouble In San Francisco •/ �Page Six TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 26, 1947 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Action By Moline Crew Brings Needed Repairs Barefoot Boy Determined that action at the point of production would bring the desired results, the crew of the Moline Victory, Robin Line, recently threatened refusal to sail the ship unless a long list of repairs was immediately compliec IS; Master And Seaman Praised For Aiding Stricken Oiler Commending the Captain and one of the Ordinary Seamen aboard ship for their diligence in aiding a crewmember stricken with appendicitis, the crew of the SS Venore unanimously gave* ^ them a vote of appreciation at as an operation was immediately the September 7 shipboard meet- pci-foi-mcd with success. 4. ing. Moving for the vote of ap­ with. t The crew's decision came after each crewmember $50 and first the Moline Victory had return­ class transportation to Philadel The .stricken crewmembei-, J. preciation was Brother C. Davis ed from a three month trip to phia from New York should he Brake, Oiler, became ill while with the entire • crew in unan­ South Africa only to have the fail to complete the repairs. repair list given the quick brush The agreement read in part the ship was off the west coast imous approval. off in two U.S. ports. In Philly, "If the repairs are not com of South America. While he Another vote of thanks for a the crew decided to substitute pleted by the time the ship is was ill, D. Reynolds, OS, gave somewhat different reason, was direct action for diplomacy and to sail for a foreign voyage, unstintingly of his time to make given the ship's Steward, Clar­ sweet words. agree to give or pay said crew Brake more at case until port ence Davis, who was praised for Philadelphia Agent Eddie Hig members the amount of $50 and gon was called aboard to aid in first class transportation to each could be reached. good food, fast service and clean the matter and the Skipper was man back to the Port of Phila­ The skipper, Robert Mason, me.ssrooms. The Steward in tuin presented with the crew's ulti­ delphia." kept in constant touch with the lauded the crew for being the matum. In addition to the stated de­ sick man. When he saw the most friendly, jolly and helpful mands presented to the Skipper LONG LIST Finished with washing down man was too ill to remain to one another that he has had Seafarer Andy Lorier, crewThe list of 15 repairs needing member aboard, summed up the the deck of the SS Arlyn, a aboard until the regular port the pleasure to work with immediate attention included 25 crew's sentiments in a cardoon Bull line scow. Brother "Grum­ was hit, he turned the vessel off aboard ship. new mattresses, 36 new pillows, which appears on this page. py Ames pauses for picture by course and put in at Lima, Peru. The meeting aboard the Calscreens for all portholes, 11 fans, The drastic action pictured by James C. Barnette. Ames was a repair of all lockers and new Brother Lorier wasn't necessary fine shipmate, according to The foresight of the Captain mar vessel was chaired by J. A. seats for the head. Every one but it showed the Skipper the Brother Barnette, saved the life of the Seafarer Kels and recorded by E. Eriksen. of the repairs demanded by the light and brought about the de­ crew was made before the ves­ sired results. sel sailed. The committee backing up the demands, in addition to Brother Higdon, included departmental delegates Tony M. Fusco, Deck; Send in the minutes of By AL BERNSTEIN Earl Murphy, Engine and Robert your ship's meeting to the M. Douglas, Stewards. (Ed. note: The following human interest story was written by an SIU crewman aboard the When faced with the threat New York Hall. Only in that SS John B. Hamilton. There are many occurrences in the daily life of a seaman Which make of economic action by the fedway can the membership act good reading matter. Items of this type axe earnestly solicited from the membership.) up crew the Captain agreed to on your recommendations, go to work on the matter at PHILADELPHIA—When we arrived la.st week in this port on the SS John B. and then the minutes can be once. The crew, however, not -iamilton from Antwerp, Belgium, we had a 16-year-old Hungarian stowaway aboard. willing to play the waiting game printed in the LOG for the dis name was George Kiss and he had been a displaced person in Europe. of promises, had the Skipper benefit of all other SIU When the lad was discovered *draw up and sign an agreement crews. two days out at sea, he was such a way that when the im­ returned to Europe, as he no whereby he promised to have dressed in lags and had put migration authorities took him doubt will be, despite the fact Hold those shipboard meet­ all repairs made before embark­ way th.xt: t-. anges and two away after we docked at Pier that several persons have al­ ing on another foreign voyage. ings regularly, and send cups of water with which he 179 Nortti, he was dressed in a ready tried to adopt him legally, those minutes in as soon as POSTS PENALT'i hoped to complete the voyage. new suit, had a fistful of Amer­ he will be a walking adverti.sepossible. That's the SIU way! Just to make the matter iron­ The crew and topside went ican and Belgian money and had merit for the excellent way we clad the Sldpper agreed to pay for the hungry looking boy in a new suitcase filled with were fed on that trip. clothes. After George was taken into MULTI-LINGUAL custody, the Skipper sent me SW VICTORY AS SEEN BY A CREWMEMBER George spoke several langua­ as a delegation of one to see ges fluently. On the trip over how he was doing in the "hotel.'' we taught him enough English When I saw the boy, he was so that he could make himself talking with an immigration in­ understood. He said that he terpreter in the Hungarian lan­ wanted to live in Philly, because guage. He claimed to be well his parents had resided there satisfied with the treatment. many years ago. Before I left him, he asked He was taken to Moyamensing me to thank the entire personnel prison, where he will be held of the SS Hamilton, especially in custody until ari'angements Chief Steward Kasnowsky, for are made for his return to the the fine way he was treated by other side. His home, before he all hands. was placed in a concentration During the trip the lad was camp by the Nazis, had been nick-named "the Second Stew­ in Budapest. ard," because he spent so much When George was discovered time in the galley and the messout at sea. Captain Olaf Brie- room. land Was so impressed with him that he gave the lad the run A GOOD TRIP inX/iruw a cJiAur ^ « of the. ship. Playing no favorites, Incidentally, the trip was a George took turns steering the good one. There were no logs ship and keeping a sharp eye on and no beefs, except against the OAi, j the engines. Between mouth- Purser, who got off. Prices in fuls of bubble gum George ex­ Antwerp were very high and pressed a "desire to be an en­ the money was spent faster than gineer. it could be drawn. Beer which SIU FEEDING should have cost five francs, Eddie Kasnowsky, Chief Stew­ cost 20 francs until we discover­ ard, really did a splendid job ed the discrepancy. Cabs into Andy Lorier, FWT, whose sketch of the SS Moline Victory beef is shown above, has been put­ of building up the half-starved ting his impressions on paper or canvas for many years. Brother Loraer never hod any school­ town from the dock charged 150 youngster. When the trip was and 200 francs, until we discov­ ing in the art. He picks up the brush or pen only because he "just gets a bang put of it." over, he was 15 pounds heavier ered before we left for home The sketching Seafarer has been a member of the SIU for three years. He sailed this week and was sporting a pot belly. that the fare was less than 50 on a trip that will take him to South and West African ports. When the young stowaway is francs. SIU Men Regale Stowaway On SS Hamilton; Send Those Minutes Lad 'Arrives' In New Suit And Pot Belly / •^4 : H.: UI' cormffia«das pc/tS.3.tr. t- % J. �•- c. Friday. September 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven I SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief JOHN GIBBON. Aug. 24 — Chairman Parrott; Secretary Lancaster. New Business: Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ment delegates reported every­ thing running fine. Motion car­ ried to see the Patrolman about the slopchest prices. Motion by Jackson to see about painting foc'sles. Motion carried to clean all foc'sles for c r e w coming aboard. 4. 4. t EMILIA, Aug. 16 — Chairman Luigi Lombardi: Secretary Ed­ win Marshall. Delegates reports accepted. Education: Old books to be given to the Steward who will get new ones for the next trip. A talk was given by a bookmember to the tripcarders to acquaint them with Union ac­ tivities. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4 4 WALTER E. RANGER, July 6 —Chairman John A. Ziereis: Sec­ retary Chester F. Just. Delegates reported everything okay. New Business: Motion canried to have Third Cook's duties clarified. Ed­ ucation: Discussion as to strike fund, what it is used for and different rules and regulations concerning it. Good and Welfare: More variety in the night lunch. To contact Chief Mate and Chief Engineer in regard to having quarters painted. 4 4 4 WALTER E. RANGER. Aug. 24—Chairman Chester F. Just; Secretary John A. Ziereis. Dele­ gates reported all running smooth. Education: The matter of agreements was discussed, what they stand for and all re­ solved to stand by and live up to them at all times. Good and Welfare: Unanimously lecommended that Captain K. A. Mc­ Carthy be given a vote of thanks for making the voyage a pleasant and satisfactoiy one. 4 4 4 CORNELIA. Sept. 1 — Chairman R. McQueen; Secretary John F. Hisko. Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. New Business: Motion by Hasko sec­ onded by Tistan to investigate permitman Van DeHoven. Mo­ tion by McQueen that three dele­ gates go to the Hall and see about Nielsen. 4 4 4 FLQRIDA. Aug. 24—Chairman Major Coslello; Secretary Mel Straiten. Deck and Stewards delegates reported nothing new. Engine Delegate i-eported diffi­ culty in securing men for his department and Tampa Patrol­ man stated none available on the beach. New Business: Motion earned that any man getting off the ship without proper replace­ ment will be brought up on charges. List of fines drawn up with money to go to SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Education: Recom­ mended that oldtimers educate the new members in union ac­ tivities whenever possible. Good and Welfare: All Brothers as good union men should respect each others property. ROBERT STUART. Sept. 5— Chairman H. E. Perkinson; Sec­ retary Walter Doyle. Delegates reported all in oi'der. New Busi­ ness: Repair list made up and approved by crew. Suggestion made that library be put on ship and men staying aboard see that this is done. Hooks to be placed on door to keep them from bang­ ing. One minute of silence for Brothers lo.st at sea. FAR ALLQN. Aug. 18—Chair­ man Stephen Carr; Secretary H. L. Brickell. Delegates reported no tjeefs and overtime all okay. Motion carried that ship be fu­ migated upon return to States. Good and Welfare: Messmen in­ structed not to serve ciewmembers not wearing shirt or 'T' shirt. Suggestion that laundry be kept clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 44 ALCQA PARTNER. July 25— Chairman M. A. McClinloc; Sec­ retary W. P. Knight. Discussion on the signing of a messman who came aboard in Trinidad. Crew objected .so ship's delegate Fred Hartshorn threatened to re­ sign, saying this was a violation of the SIU constitution. Motion cai-ried to accept the man as a crewmember and to reject Hart­ shorn's resignation. 4 4 4 FRANK NQRRIS. Aug. 24— Chairman C. W. Little; Secretary George M. Knai. Delegates re­ ports accepted. New Business: Discussion as to who would clean the laundry one day a week. Motion defeated to fine men for making me.ss in the messroorn. Motion carried to ring dinner bell at mealtime. Good and Welfare: It was agreed for the three delegates to see the Captain about the poor drinking water. Brothers stood in one minute's silence for Sea­ farers lost at sea. 4 4 4 POLLOCK (Midland). Aug. 27 —Chairman Charles Griffin; Sec­ retary Walter Harvek. Depart­ ment delegate report things run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. It was brought up no perishables could be left out for any length of time. No small refrigerator available to crew. Decided that key to chill boxes be given to one deck hand held responsible for perishables being put out at the changing of the watcheS. Motions carried: that department delegates keep list of men's union standing regarding dues, thus making it easier for Patrolman to secure such information by 4 4 4 seeing delegates of respective de­ MQRNING LIGHT, (Date not partments; that non-union re­ given) Chairman S. H. Steele; placements coming aboard have Secretary A. A. Kessen. Dele- unionism explained to them by gates reported on number of delegate of department, with di­ book and permit men in their plomacy and tact. Being unable departments. New Business: De­ to ship a union man in Milwau­ cision to take up with Patrol­ kee, a non-union deck hand was man the desire to have two fans sent in. He was much interested in.stalled in each room and an in meeting and explanation of awning on the fantail so men unionism, and will join first pay. can sleep there. All members Crew very cooperative and stood in silence for one minute union-minded. Take interest in good and welfare of the ship for lost Brothers. -and crew and voice opinions at 4 4 4 meetings. General discussion, JQHN HATHQRN, Aug. SOquestions answered satisfactorily. Chairman W. E. Cautant; Secre­ tary J. G. Brady. New Business: Motion by D. D. Story that while in port any member of deck de­ partment performing on watch be fined $10. Motion by Korolia that Engine Delegate see Chief Engineer about installing a fresh water and steam line back aft for washing clothes. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that night lunch be charged to avoid mon­ otony. Korolia suggested that empty milk cans be split in top and placed in heads for old razor blades. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 GEORGE BIBB. Aug. 4 — Chairman M. T. Nolan; Secretary L. Lavetick. Delegates reported on books and permits in their depai-tments. New Business: Election held for ship's delegate with Laverick elected. Discussion about money to be withdrawn in England. Ship's Delegate to see Captain about drawing more cig­ arettes. Education: All educa­ tional material was passed out from ship's delegate in order that all might read such ma­ terial provided in delegate's kit. 4 4 4 FRANKLIN K. LANE. Aug. 10 —Chairman Emile Degan; Secre­ tary V. A. Lawsin. Emile Degan elected ship's delegate. New Business: Motion carried that last trip fines be effective and any money collected go to Bro­ thers in hospitals. Motion car­ ried that recreation room be cleaned; change off between de­ partments. Motion carried that crew observe one minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 44 KNOX VICTORY. Aug. 17— Chairman S. Furfado; Secretary Hoy J. Turner. Delegates had nothing to report. New Business: Motion to see chief engineer about Wiper pumping galley oil on overtime. Motion by chief steward to keep wa.shroom and recreation room clean. Motion made to put desks in every room for writing purpo.ses. Motion carried that Steward order more milk in New York. SAYS: ..'SI gf KfY-RCCT/ 4I (SeTURN YOUR. POC'SLE KEYS WHEN You PAYOFF YOUR SHIP, SO THAT THE NEW CREW COMINGA80ARD WitL HAVE PROTECTION FOR THEIR GEAR. CVT and RUN By HANK With the cold weather setting into Our Town there won't be many Brothers idle for too long a time. The shipping board will look cleaner than a messhall's bulkhead. After all, another day, another dollar; you grab a job, so you won't \hear yourself holler! . . . "Coffee-drinking'' Willie West, whose favorite trips are to South Africa, just came back from two trips to South Africa O.TI the "Virginia City Victory. Brother West confesses that he'll be looking for a ship lo^ the Far East—just for the change of scenery and the air. Brother West's shipmate. "Coffee-drinking" Claude Morgan, also made a trip to South Africa on another ship . . . "Baltimore Ski" after some humorous negotiations- with his better half did enough convincing to show that working ashore doesn't pay—and that he'll be shipping soon. . . . Brother Pete King, the Cook and citizen of Brooklyn, just sailed in from a trip—saying hullo to all his shipmates . . . Joe Pilutis, who went back on his home, sweet home, the Evangeline, says that his brother, Victor Pilutis sailed to Europe recently. Brother Pilutis convinced his shipmate. Brother Joe Presto, to grab a job on the Evangeline—* Joe says that his shipmate Steve Carr will be surprised that this happened so easily to Joe. 4 4 4 Brother Jimmy Millican just became a proud poppa of a .baby boy. Congratulations, Jimmy, and the best of health to the wife and the new little sailor! . . . Jimmy McCullough, the smiling citizen of baseball-happy Brooklyn, just oame off the SS Evan­ geline after a trip . . . Brother Thomas Melton says that his girl, who works in a bank in Our Town, keeps wishing that he wouldn't be shipping out so much—and just get married. Ah, maybe a sailor just don't want to get rusty—so he keeps shipping out so much . . . Brother Blackie Colucci and his wife, Marie, just became the proud parents of a baby girl, their first child. They named her Dawn. Congratulations to "Pop" Colucci and best of health all around. 4 4 4 There are a few familiar Brothers still in town: Rusty Swillinger. who probably will take another trip to South Africa; little Carl Wayne, the electrician; and John Campbell, the smiling oldtimer . . . Three new USS clubs were recently opened up for merchant seamen down in South America; in Santos. Brazil; in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil and in Buenaventura. 4 4 4 Brother Steve Di Girolmo just came in on the SS M. T. Hunt­ er. He says his trip to France and a two-by-four port called Dingwall, in Nova Scotia, was a swell one all around. In Dingwall, they saw some small boats pulling in harpooned swordfish and selling them later for forty-five to fifty cents a pound. Nice busi­ ness—if you can get all that gear—and of course—the swordfish. Just a few swordfish a day would very nicely take care of this high cost of living. Steve says that the people of Dingwall sell the swo.-d from a swordfish for five dollars apiece. A swell business, indeed . . . Brother Aussie Shrimpton, the Steward and poet, sailed in with his dignified mustache, and with a smile told us in his crisp accent that he was staying aboard the SS Evangeline wait­ ing for that day of the wedding bells! 4 4 4 There is an imporlant bill awaiting Congress which will aid merchant seamen in regards to hospitalization: H.R. 4163. introduced by Weichel (Republican from Ohio) before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, this bill amends the Public Health Act to give merchant seamen the right to medical care at Marine Hospitals in spite of the 90-day limitation when they are ilL aged or unemployed. -'T "i '11 ^ 'ii • �THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Friday, September 26, li547 LOG lU* BEFORE THE BLOW OF F SIU's Aid To CIO Men Wins Wide Praise On Waterfront To the Editor: •' • '' i /'• t- !t^^:;7 ;;;j •r.l'-) I;/' € •- 'Iv I Okay, Brothers Let Us In On it Some secrets are to be kept, but if you had an in­ teresting trip, or if you met a character who sent you, let us in on it. That goes for your views on the union, cur­ rent events, or any sugges­ tions you may have. All beefs of general interest will be an­ swered. Seafarers who think in terms of moon and June and vine and wine can give vent to their rhyme and rhythm in Log-A-Rhythms. If you have a camera we will give prominence to your lens ef­ forts. The items sent to us will be displayed before an ap­ preciative audience of 60,000 readers from coast to coast who read these pages -every week. Put down the highlights of your experience including the place, time and names and send them to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, 51 Beaver St« N. Y. We wiU return all snapshots, poems and stories, if so desired. Now is the right time, tool By K. W. L. rr-'TCrrraiL As I watch the twilight's fading. Soft and Muffled fall the sea sounds. Against the shore waves are playing. And with night's curtain, peace comes down. No longer do I think of toil or labor. For my dreams they know no I bound. Once again I taste the sea wind's fla.vor. And. at last, it's truth I have found. - 1 A cargo of lumber being loaded on the SS Marymar, a Calmar vessel, before she lefl Ihe West Coast to come to New York. Well-stocked with wood, the Marymar was short on food. In New York. Union Patrolmen, backed by unified crew action won a reversal of company policy. By the time the Marymar was ready to pull out. foodstuffs were in ample supply. This Fireman Couldn't Save Anybody's Child—OrFirehouse CAUSED A STIR We caused quite a stir as we travelled in the bus and subway with people who were attracted by the mass of snow-white caps .—the traditional sign of Seafar­ ers—asking us what we were do­ ing. We told them we were out to support the CIO shii^-ard workers who had been out for 13 weeks. As we came down the streets toward the docks, the streets were crowded with idle dockworkers. The sight of all of us white-capped Seafarers heading for the docks brought crowds of people rushing out of their houses By The Sea —and those bars along the way really emptied out pronto. After hearing Paul Hall's talk Arriving at the Bethlehem yard on the CIO shipyard workers gates, wc were gvcn a big wel­ strike last Tuesday and his re­ come by a CIO union official, quest for us Seafarers to go out and a cheer went up from every­ and help them on the picketlines, one of these shipyard men. We I thought it was swell the way the members volunteered for this took up picket duty in fyont of the gates and immediately com­ duty. pany officials began popping I was detailed to go to Pier their heads out of the windows. 29 with 25 other Seafarers. As •You can imagine their amaze­ we walked down Broad Street ment at seeing a line of whitewe were stopped by many sea­ capped sailors from the AFL pa­ men who asked us what was do­ trolling in front of their yards. ing. Hundreds of people lined the , When we told them we were streets watching this demonstra­ SIU men going out on a CIO tion of labor solidarity. picketline, they could hardly be­ JAVA IS FREE lieve it. Some of these guys were NMU seamen. I went into a restaurant for a When we arrived at Pier 29, cup of coffee but was told I was we found our white-capped SIU welcome to drink as much as I men already doing their stuff in wanted—and it would be on the a real SIU way—orderly, busi-1, „ J • ,1 rs house. The people really appreness-like and efficiently. Our . ^ ^ ^ , u i elated our coming over to help group was dispatched up to 57th i striking men. It made me Street to picket the notoriously ® anti-union Bethlehem Steel yards, which as yet had no line around it. To the Editor: feel kind of good to be in there with the rest of the boys. That night I happened to be working in the "doghouse" cafe­ teria and was bussing the deck when I overheard three NMU men speaking about the SIU. One of them said something I want to pass along, and which I quote: "I saw a bunch of SIU guys today going down Whitehall street and they were neatly dressed and they all had whitecap's and SlU-SUP badges. But believe me, Bill, when I asked them what they were up to, they told me they were going out to walk a CIO picket line." So I spoke to these three NMU guys and told them the complete score on the beef. They said it sure was a clean-looking bunch of seamen they had seen. They also said they had been hearing a lot of talk lately along the waterfront among organized and unorganized men about the SIU and how clean a bunch of pickets we put out. 1 have been attempting to write this for the last five months but have been putting it off. Finally, looking over the recent copy of the LOG, I decided to send in a few lines. You fellows are sure doing a swell job of organizing those tankers. I was particularly glad to see Isthmian go SIU. I was only sorry I couldn't be tliere to do a little organizing myself. ASKS ABOUT CLEARANCE I met an old SIU boy last week and he was saying something about hSving strike clearance cards, regardless of retirement or not. I know that you're automat­ ically brought out of retirement during strikes but I wasn't there and was in no position to get LEMME KNOW IF ANYTHINe BURNS. FEELS PROUD The whole thing is something to make us all proud, right from the beginning when the CIO asked us for aid on the lines to there, since I am stationed over stop scabs from being taken in here in Germany. I'd appreciate the yards and up to the end after it if you give me a little infor­ picketing was over and we heard mation on this matter. the comment on the waterfront. "When I came in this army and Above all, these CIO shipyard had their wonderful classification workers really stood up and took system set to work on me, I con­ notice. The job we did will re­ tinued my career as a Fireman. flect to the credit of us seaman They figured that as long as I of the real hard-hitting Seafar­ was a member of the Black Gang ers International Union. when I went to sea, I should be Jim (Scoffie) Byrnes a Fireman in the army. It never \, Log -A' Rhythms occured to them that 1 knew nothing about'putting out fires. So they went ahead and classi­ fied me as a Fireman and they stiU haven't wised up. I'm now running a fire station in Deutschland and have quite a record behind me: One fire house burned to the ground, and one fire truck wrapped around a tree. If any of you fellows remem­ ber me, I'd appreciate a letter now and then. Hope to see you all in time for the Taft-Hartley squabble that should break next year when the contracts run out. "While we're on the subject, wouldn't it be a good idea to have a ten buck assessment with the coming days in mind? Sgt. Charles Bauer, 14087853 Hdqs. Co. 7717, QMSC APO 175, c/o PM New York, N. Y. (Ed. Note: "When you're re­ leased from the Army and you bring your discharge to the Hall for activating your Book, you will be given strike clear­ ance). Seamen's Fight Is Never-ending, Says Brother To the Editor: The Seafarers International Union has gained for seamen benefits which at one time would have been thought impossible. "We have achieved decent wages, fine condition, and have estab­ lished the fact that seamen are not slaves but are to be treated like men.. But even so, the fight is not over. There are moi-e comforts which we should have to make our weeks and months at sea easier to take. One of the things that would add to our comfort is better bunks with innerspring mattress­ es, such as are furnished to of­ ficers. A seaman has very little recreation on board ship, and therefore spends quite a bit of his free time in the sack. GOOD REST ESSENTIAL Many ships still have bunks and mattresses that are backbreakers. A man can't do a good job if he doesn't get a good rest. Sinks in rooms, larger messrooms, more ventilation; these are all comforts which seamen deserve and need. It's time we got down to brass tacks on matters of comforts, and told the shipowners that we ex­ pect conditions for seamen to keep pace with wages and gen­ eral rules and working rules. Johnny While THE BEEF BOX QUESTION RAISED ON DIVISION OF WAGES FOR SUNDAY WORK AT SEA We sailed shorthanded when one of "the crewmembers missed the ship. Up to the present two deck men have been dividing the wages of the missing man. The Purser has sent a letter asking the company for a ruling as to whether or not Sundays at sea are considered as wages and whether or not the two men are entitled to a division on this time. Please advise us what the score is on this matter. John Ziereis. Deck Delegate SS Walter E. Ranger ANSWER:—Tbe two men doing the missing seaman's work are entilleil..fo division of the wages for all Sunday work at sea. �Friday, September 26. 1947 THE SEAFARERS TWO SHIPMATES AND A SHRINE LOG Page Quality Seamanship Called Factor In Union's Strength To the Editor: i know how to tackle it, thejy ! should ask the Bosun for advice Probably "the most important' help, instead of saying to factor giving weight to a nego-, ground for tiating committees arguments next watch to take over. for improved contracts is proof I , , . „ , ' ^ u u. When a deck man is called for of an efficient membership cap-, , , . , i watch, he shoulci report promptly able ol performing a first-class • , , . , , . T . , and not hang extra work on ma lob aboard ship. In that regard , . ^ ,° ,. , .uI I .shipmates by making the men there are .severed things which , , . on deck or the whe-tl wait until 1 should like to point out. , , . u , he gets ready to .show up. Sanitary conditions are the; • , , , TIT . 1,; Several .ciiggestion.s are in orfirst to be tackled. We must call: .u TP • i . * , ^ I der for the Engine department a halt to some of the filthy condi-^ ^ , ,, , . ,, .... .men, too. Wipers .should undertions in some-galleys ano effort . ... . , . . , , stand that thev are not cadets, must he put out to keep tno, .u ii , , , ! Thev are there for any general washrooms and the foe sles .spic, i ^ , .u , i work that is assigned, whether n and span. These three places arc i. , . . . ,, , , . , , be cleaning, sougeeing, etc. If • the keystone of our home at sea,^. . . , , ' , , , , , . , , . ' thev yvant to learn operatmna and they should be kept looking ... ^ n . 1 they can go back to the engine like a home. On tropical runs,! .u • rr ... I room on their time off on the especiallv, .some messimoms are i . . , . ' , various watches, in poor shape. i This condition is due in large! LEARNED AND EARNED part to too much playing around 1 know of several ambitious, Photo at right shows the interior of the Chinese temple Ayer Itam at Penang, Malayan Straits. and not enough attention to serious young Seafarers who Escorted through the temple by an English speaking guide, crewmembers of the Andrew Jack­ work. There is a time and place have come up that way. 1 recall son were told the alter was to the virgin girls and the scroll-flanked idol was made of alabaster for everything. In my opinion, particularly one chaft a Wiper, and trimmed in gold. ^ the good times are over and we | who years ago spent a great deal ought to knuckle down. | of time in the engine room when At the left, Jerry Palmer, AB, and Red Dineen, AH. pose a smile for the shutterbug. Must be I he was free. He got all tne help a good feeding ship as the shot was taken after the boys had just slowed away a hearty NOT FOR LOAFERS { and advice he wanted. Tocay he lunch. Photos were submitted to the LOG by Brother Palmer. In the deck department there •. sails as a Deck Engineer. Any are some fellows who turn to guy with the desire and willingwhenever they feel like it. This ness can do the same thing, attitude must stop. You have a | There are cases where Firejob to do and are not supposed' men are not leaving their various to act like a passenger. If a guy j stations clean for the next watch, Each man who makes a wants a real easj' life, 1 would! or the equipment in actual use, donation to the LOG should suggest that he stay ashore. ^ like the burners and strainers, To the Editor: LOG; however, the brother did Nowadays deck gang men .etc. Nor have some Oilers been receive a receipt in return. I am herewith enclosing an ap not sign his name and we would mut know their work. When they telling the relieving watch about If the Union official to whom plication for the privileg'c of hav like if possible to learn who he are assigned to a job and don't the general condition of the en­ a contribution is given does ing the LOG mailed to the An is so we could personally thank gine room, whether there is some­ not make out a receipt for chor Hotel each week. We wish him. thing wrong with the equipment. the money, call this to the PIONEER CREW After all, appreciation like that to place copies of the LOG in Do not leave your station and attention of the Secretaryour rooms for the benefit of^oui makes us feel thankful that our GOT QUICK ACTION let the ne.xt guy run around in Treasurer. J. P. Shuler, im­ guests, who ane predominatelv efforts to make the boys feel at search of the trouble. Tell the ON SHIP'S BEEF mediately. home while they are with us, are SIU-SUP. I engineer right away. This will not being wasted. To the Editor: Send the name of the of­ The balance are also AFL be save the guys time and yvork. Incidentally, during the recent ficial and the name of the ing members of the Musicians We, as a group, wish to thank BUILD TOGETHER Isthmian Strike we offered a 17t port in which the occurence Union. the New York Branch office for bed rooming house complete with took place to the New York My wife and I were very sur This Union was built "oy -.he the quick response and quick ac­ Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New prised to read in the August 15 a large kitchen to Bull Sheppard tion we received on a beef that c-ooperative effort of all hands York 4, N. Y. issue that some brothers had and Buck Stephens for the strik­ existed on this ship during the and not by any single individuals. ers here in N. O. • seen fit to write us up in the That spirit must continue.. If yoa last trip, June 16 to Sept. 4. GET SERVICE We also wish to call attention happen to know more about your to the readers of the LOG that if particular job than the ne.xt man. Laying It On Thick Believe it or not, we offer the LAHAINA VICTORY any of them put in at Montreal i your knowledge along. It'll following additional services to MEN TAKES ISSUE with any beefs, they should con­ make it easier all around and WITH SWAN CRITIC tact Gene Markey and his staff. benefit v'ou. too. as they will really take care of! By pitching in together, well To the Editor: the matter without any question.^ I be developing a better qualified In the last LOG we read dated or doubts. ! membership and consequently a July 18, there was a statement stronger SlU. Crewmembers by a fellow Union member of SS Alcoa Pioneer P. Podolsky the Robin Hood, which we of*^the SS Lahaina Victory find to be false. AT THE DOCK IN MASONLOC Our brother member states that the owner of the Swan Bar in Beira sends out folders adver­ tising his place as elegant and de luxe. But it doesn't say that the place is small and that the the SlU boys when they drop an­ owner will do small favors for chor here: seamen, which he does. 1. Safety deposit—The boys Swan goes out of his way for leave their papers, discharges seamen. Everytime a new bunch and money with us when they of LOGS arrive he takes them payoff. They take out their down to our ship and it sure is dough, so much per day. good to receive them. All set to give the bulkhead 2. No locked doors here—when We, the members of the crew a new coat of paint. Brother the boys hit the sack they do not aboard the Lahaina Victory, feel Riley, AB, pulls his can of have to worry about being rolled paint onto the scaffold. Photo while asleep. They just clo.se that if this fellow has a private beef with Swan he should keep was taken aboard the Earl A. their screen doors and rest con­ it to himself. Swan has done Bloomquist by Bud Walterman. tented. everything possible to make us "3. No chippies—Chippies and feel at home here in Beira. We Thanks Men Who Gave all parasites who pry on seamen have been here five weeks now Blood To Brother Earth are absolutely barred; they are and he has done us many favors not allowed inside the doors. To the Editor: without receiving any compensa­ 4. Promenade Deck—We have tion. I wish to thank the members beautiful patio containing an We are all members of the of the Seafarers International 18 foot awning, and 8 foot picnic Union who donated blood to Wil­ table, a barbecue pit, 18 banana same Union and the crew of this This shot taken in Masonloc, P. 1. shows hand carts filled liam Barth, formerly Steward on trees beaidng fruit, and a fish ship doesn't think it right to con­ with chrome ore being pushed to the Andrew Jackson, Water­ the SS City of Alma, who is now pond complete with 68 goldfish. demn the place because it has certainly given us a fair deal in man. Masonloc. which has one of the world's largest deposits of in the Staten Island Marine Hos­ Thanks again for the praise. pital. this town. chrome ore. is visited by a Waterman ship almost every week. Scotty Aikins Photo was taken from the fantail of fhe Jackson by Jerry Pal­ Mrs. Peggy Barth Eugene Dore, Anchor Hotel Philadelphia New Orleans, La. Ships Delegate I mer. Ship's Delegate. Ex-Seafarer Atkins Offers Top Service In N.O. Hotel fi- Attention Members -is �THE Page Ten 1 I (i BY ON THIRD PI^ENGHY MieHELET SEAFARERS The Patrolmen Say— LOG Friday, September 26, 1947 >13® The Building Superintendent's is beefing about the Taft-Hartley desk here on the third deck is Act and worrying about its ef­ Credit Due fect on us next year. a very hot corner, indeed. BALTIMORE — For a long We think that labor would do time we have been giving the Most of the members who hap­ pen into the Hall in the course well to start the ball rolling for striking shipyard workers at the By JOSEPH VOLPIAN of the day find occasion to trot revival of the OPA and use the Bethlehem yards all of our sup­ up here for some sort of service threat as a lever to pry some port. Now it appears that a Special Services Representative or other, and we are consequent­ concessions from the National break is due in their threeFrom time to time, the Special longer periods of hospitalization, ly in a position to get a line on Assn. of Manufacturers which is month old strike. Services Department of the they must pay out of their own what's cookin' from the Indian directly responsible for the pres­ They really deserve credit for Union receives inquiries regard­ pockets for each day over 21 Ocean to the Bering Sea, so we sure that resulted in passage of sticking out their fight in the ing the various" privately man­ days. And in these days almost propose to pass it along to you the unworkable law. manner in which they have. No aged group hospitalization plans, all hospitals charge at least $10 from time to time in these If the NAM were forced to income and long hours of picket with recommendations that the per day. In many cases these columns. choose between the T-H law and duty sap the strength of the Union investigate the advisabil­ sums would be prohibitive for For instance, Johnny Cowl, revival of OPA, there's no ques­ strongest men, but these men ity of enrolling the membership seamen. connoisseur of fine liquors and tion but that the monied interests stuck it through. as a unit. In the Marine Hospitals, all globe-trotter extraordinary, lug­ they represent would choose to The SIU membership in this In view of these inquiries, we medical attention is provided ged in a pair of heavy bags the let the T-H mess slide. port turned several tricks on the have made a rather careful study without cost, while the hospital­ other A.M. that awakened a host shipyard workers picketline. We of several of the prominent ization insurance does not in­ of pleasant memories. were after no glory or thanks clude doctor's fees, laboratory The bags were of the sturdy, OARD IF if^ when we turned out_ to help group plans. ONLV AIICGPT-/ J heavy leather kind that are of­ We have found that, as a and x-ray costs and other them — we were just doing a job WE WANT A fered for sale in the motley we would do for any honest trade group, merchant seamen gener­ charges, all of which must be CoNTfV\CT/ bazaars of lower Calcutta. (It ally would benefit less than other borne by the patient. union having a beef. still ain't kosher to bring in the workingmen by enrolling in Nor is the unused tinle in each WE'RE READY more attractive variety that fre­ these plans, since seamen have year under the hospitalization If they don't wind up their quent the incense-laden cribs of the use of the facilities of the plan cumulative. In other words, strikd in- the near future, as they the Princess Dock area, worse U.S. Marine Hospitals, which if during the first year a tnan expect, we will turn out again luck!) include treatment as well as enrolled in the plan does not whenever they request assistance. Johnny says that you can get enter the hospital at all, the 21 We cannot let brother unionists hospitalization. a good bag again for about fifty Although there is still room days are not added to the next fight a lone battle, as we're all rupees. So don't buy that keister for improvement of the services year's entitlement, 21 days being in this fight together. til you get around to making a We had the Alexander H. offered to seamen by the Marine the maximum allowed during Bay of Bengal port, Joe. any one year imder any circum­ We of labor know that an open Stephens, Bull Line, in this week. Hospitals, what they offer is of While on the subject of the stances. At the payoff she spaikled like greater advantage than what fascinating Far East, does any­ shop is no shop at all. There a new penny, but according to could be had from the group are too many freeloaders in the TOP TREATMENT GIVENone know if the Japs knocked off the crew she was really in sad hospitalization plan, where the good old Sew-Sew who used to industry to permit us to main­ Besides all these considerations, shape when they took over. only possible attraction appears lug her sewing kit aboard every tain our hard-won gains under seamen have complete access to be the fact that the patient the open shop. There are too They worked hard and put it in scow that made Singapore? to the entire facilities of the can select his own hospital. fine shape. Sew-Sew darned more seafar­ many guys with a let-George-do­ Marine Hospitals, most of which For the average non-seafaring The crew itself was one of ing gear in her time than Jake it attitude to make the open are equipped with the latest in worker who does not have ac­ the best I've seen. They were all Kanil ever sold in his. She was shop workable. medical equipment and among cess to Marine Hospitals, the The Seafarers International present and sober at the payoff. a right gal, if ever there was private plan is something of an the first to adopt new, proven Here's wishing them the best Union has considerably moi-e one. necessity. methods of treatment. than doubled seamen's wages in sailing. She was good for a double There are several striking com­ Johnnie Hatgimisios All are adequately staffed with sawbuck for any beachcomber and immeasurably improved the parisons which serve to show the top specialists in every field of X X she knew. The real oldtimers conditions under which they Marine Hospitals as more suited medical endeavor, who are called say she was around in sailing work and live in its brief his­ Fine At Figures for the seamen, his pocketbook in for consolation whenever nec­ tory. ship days. NEW YORK — For over eight and his needs. essary. We can weU believe it, for her Every single improvement was months the SS Hilton, Bull Lines, For similar service under the wizened old puss suggests that wrested from the reluctant ship­ hauled meat between Argentina HOSPITALIZATION IS COSTLY private plan, services of similarly she might have been taking owner and anyone who main­ and Spain. This week she fin­ For one thing, treatment in qualified specialists would be hitches in Norsemen's dungarees tains otherwise is simply ignor­ ally hit her home port for a long the Marine Hospitals is absolute­ out of reach of the average when Eric the Red was roving ing the evident facts. awaited payoff. ly free. The group hospital plan working man. the chartless seas. Had the operator been per­ Being away from U.S. ports costs approximately $18 a year True, there are some com­ GOOD DEAL mitted to follow his own inclin­ for the best part of a year, it for each individual. plaints against Marine Hospitals, Brother Paul Hall called us ations, you would still be bat­ would be easy to expect a lot Moreover, a seamen patient topside for a discussion about tling cockroaches for a meager of beefs and grievances but such may remain in a Marine Hospital principal of which is the one the games and other services share of mouldy food, bedbugs was not the case on the Hilton. as long as he is in need of hos- stemming fi-om the rule that rendered the membership on the for a squalid Bowcry-type flop, There were a few minor beefs pitilization, whereas group in­ men on the beach over 60 days are sometimes excluded on the third deck, and he came up with and the whole damn world to but nothing like we expected. surance plans onjy cover sub­ grounds that they ai-e not active what we consider an excellent stretch your miserable $47.50 a In the Stewards Department scribers for 21 days each year. seamen. suggestion for disposing of the month pay far enough to pay If their condition requires (Continued on Page 11) We expect this condition to be profits realized from the coke your family's way through it. corrected, however, by a bill machine and the soon-to-be-inFINK HALL DAYS which is now before Congress. staUed pin ball machine. The open shop means pre-SIU The proposed bill will do away Henceforth, any profits arising conditions. The open shop means with the time limit on discharges, from the sale of articles on this a revival of the fink hall. And DECK DEPARTMENT when a man can prove that his floor will be turned over to do you know that, as late as the Rating Monthly Rate .of Pay occupation is that of a seaman. Headquarters for distribution to thirties, the United States Gov­ Boatswain $ 245.00 Passage of the bill will remove the men in the hospitals. ernment was the biggest fink Carpenter 245.00 what is possibly the outstanding We think this an excellent herder of them all? Storekeeper 220.00 beef of seamen against the Ma­ idea, and propose to make a reg­ It was the US Shipping Board Able Bodied Seamen 205.00 rine Hospital setup. ularly weekly report of all mon­ which maintained a fink hall in AB Maintenance Man 220.00 As far as a comparison of ser­ ies collected from here on out every port that was run by ship­ Ordinary Seaman 175.00 vices offered in the private hos­ in these columns. ping masters who shipped you O.S. Maintenance Man 185.00 pitals with those of the Marine Just about everybody up here only if you pieced him off with ENGINE DEPARTMENT Hospitals is concerned, there is, a sawbuck, or came up with a Rating Monthly Rate of Pay in the main, very little difference letter from some punk in the Electrician $328.00 certainly none that would war­ operator's office. Chief Pumpman 285.00 rant the seamen paying for what No maritime union can sur­ Engine Maintenance 245.00 they get free in -the government, All members are urged to vive under an open shop. There Engine Utility 220,00 operated institutions. obtain strike clearance for are enough renegade gashounds Oiler 205.00 the period covered by the in the social register alone to COMPLAINTS ARE GENERAL Fireman-Watertender 205.00 Isthmian beef, at the earliest man every ship afloat today. Wiper 195.00 possible moment. This ap­ Complaints of unappetizing The operators are ruthless and STEWARDS DEPARTMENT plies to all Seafarers whether foods being served cold is gen­ plan to use those men to break Rating Monthly Rate of Pay or not they participated in eral, even in the best hospitals, the spirit of any man who dares Steward $265.00 the strike. where the food is brought around stand up for decent wages and Chief Cook 245.00 Clearance may be obtain­ on tray-bearing wagons. Since, conditions under the open shop. Second Cook 215.00 ed at any of the ports in the quite naturally, sick people lack It is up to us to devise ways Galleyman : 175.00 Atlantic and Gulf District. good appetites, kicks about food and means to maintain the clos­ Messman 170.00 In New York, the commit­ are registered in all hospitals. ed shop come 1948. One of these Utilityman 170.00 tee handling clearances is lo­ Overall, then, the cost of sea­ ways that might well merit care­ cated on the 8th floor, 51 men for private hospitalization, OVERTIME ful consideration by our top Beaver Street. even under group plan, would Men earning less than $210.00 $1.10 per hour labor officials is the threat of Men earning $210.00 and over $1.40 per hour the revival of the OPA. (Continued on Page 11} Petrol Tanker Wage Stale Strike Clearances �Let's Look At The Law Unclaimed Wages — Moran Towing Co. 17 BATTERY PLACE, NOTICEI ASHTABULA 21.68 32.06 36.14 39.61 22.98 12.44 3.73 14.28 13.99 7.65 10.94 The Patrolmen Say— PERSONALS Stewards Dept Responsibilities On Board Passenger Vessels 1027 West Fifth St. Phone 5523 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. Boudoin 4455 (Continued from Page 3) BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. liness, tidiness, politeness and Cleveland 7391 cheerful smile are about all that CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 are required, and they make all CLEVELAND ...1014 E. SL Clair Ave. the difference in the world to Main 0147 a passenger who has paid good DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 cabbage to get them and finds DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. them lacking. Melrose 4110 The essence of good service is GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd St. the obvious desire to please Phone 2-8448 coupled with that personal pride HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 58777 of manner that only comes with JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. the knowledge that you know Phone 5-5919 your job and no one can beat MARCUS HOOK W. 8th St. you at it. Chester 5-3110 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. KEEP YOUR TEMPER Phone 2-1754 Of course, there are many MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. occasions when you need iron Magnolia 6112-6113 self-control to keep your temper. NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. The old order of "the customer HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. is always right" is back again. Phone 4-1083 You will find passengers who are PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. arrogant, bullying, querulous, and LOmhard 3-7651 unreasonable, and even when PORTLAND Ill W. Bumsido St. you ai'e completely in the right untidy waiter; the finest state­ Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, CaU; 257 5th St. it does you no good to blow your room afloat becomes an untidy Phono 2500 top; in fact, you will find that pig-sty if it is not cleaned up SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. it pays good dividends to just eaily in the morning — and so Douglas 25475 shrug your shoulders and walk on right down the line to the SAN JUAN, P. R. • .252 Ponce do Leon away, or, if it be very serious, messboy who is always getting Sfln Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. just go and get your Second the hell bawled out of him by Plfone 8-1728 Steward. the crew for messing up a good SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. You gain an unspoken vote of brew of coffee by not rinsing out Main 0290 the coffee bag. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. thanks from your Chief Steward Again, remember we all sei-ve. Phoni M-1323 for not having involved him. in TOLEDO 615 SuiHmit St. an 'incident'; you gain a pat on Serve cheerfully, serve cleanly, Garfirtd 2112 the back from your Second Stew­ serve willingly and thereby serve WILMINGTON 440 Avalcn Blvd. yourself to extra cash and the re­ Terminal 4-3131 ard who will mai'k you for pro­ spect of your Union, your ship­ motion for your tact as a "good VICTORIA, B.C. .....602 Boug^ton St. GarJ«n SS3I steamboat man", you will gain mates, the passengers and the VANCOUVER ....144 W. Hagtings St. the sympathy of any other of company. Pacific 7824 (To Be Continued) your passengers who are witness NEW YORK 8.34 Joseph. L. Thomas 7.81 Francisco Ramos 1.88 William Gorman 12.04 William R. Odom 8.36 Alex Valinski 12.10 Harold W. Simmons 17.61 Claude O. Stroud 7.94 J. R. Willetts Hans Nermoen 88 Melvin Hoy 7-49 Allen L. Bloom 6.12 Charles H. Jones 2.95 4.76 Benjamin Balcer 23.53 William L. Smith Robert E. Kennedy 3.20 Robori James 2.18 Chorles Hansen 4.80 Heal O. Meyer 8.64 16.00 Arthur Cummings Ji" 2.02 Charles M. Dowling 16.00 Patsy Franco 2.10 A1 Merlino 38.94 V/ill H. Bickford 49.28 Jack Killman Lawrence L. Dugan 1.34 Henry Frick 32.20 53.70 Thomas Pitti 1.07 Corban M. McClure 2.62 57.45 29.60 12.78 Robert W. Tatum 57.29 William Lieberman Kainith J. Lucas 21,87 Ralph S. Sherratt 8.78 51.14 James F. Gilbert 2.67 James E. Cobb 28.25 2.34 Harley Larson 20.80 22.35 56.65 Jack B. Ritter 22.00 30.67 J. A. Sharkey G8.49 Norman Pratt Furman Harbson 3.20 18.71 61.78 Junius H. Evans Herman Moore 16.00 16.85 59:69 James O. Dasher 5.20 40.22 Sidney J. Muckenfuss 51.14 Neal A. Greer Herman Moore 30.65 58.25 66.71 58.34 John L. Sikes James N. Willetts 32.03 6.44 46.82 J. W. Short {Continued from Page 10) John H. Johnson Jr 10.57 22.88 there was only one hour of dis­ 40.44 puted overtime. In the Engin» 47.90 Gunther Schlesinger Lorie L. Owens 14.18 25.08 Room there was a beef over the 17.04 Oilers cleaning the floor plates. 23.44 Arnold Krotenberg 17.46 Both were settled. 12.77 James A. Sparrow Weston B. Howe 5.70 16.10 Also in the Engine Department Clyde Garner 25.67 1.99 there was a beef over the First 14.32 William H. Vanderberg .... 3.93 Assistant having the Wipers 11.26 working in the refigerator holds 1.36 Vic Milazzo 2.40 without a Wiper left in the 1.14 Martin Brabham John L. Arnold 18.18 1.14 Engine Room. For this the men 23.36 claimed 72 hours overtime and 14.16 Allis T. Lovett 1.53 collected. 26.75 Fritz W. Brandenberg Robei't Lynch 11.84 27.76 BOOKS IN ORDER 2.85 3t41 Henry E. West The amazing thing about the 2.77 6.02 James Harrell payoff was the manner in which Charles W. Bradley 44.22 4.58 the Delegates kept track of the 5.31 11.94 James J. Bentley months and months of overtime. 5.51 9.24 Arthur M. Stever They did a fine job in all De­ Harry J. Miller 6.08 40.11 partments. 1.29 15.60 Dennis H. Brazell The Black Gang Delegate had 49.21 39.39 Neil G. Shaw a secretary — one of the Oilers 10.61 10.19 Melvin E. Jones kept his books in order and all Ralph Smith 2.62 41.00 overtime was made up in a 5.31 manner that would make a bookkeeping teacher bust hYS buttons. When overtime is as well item­ TOM COLLINS ized and listed as it was aboard John Stone states he waited for the Hilton, a ship could be out you at the Hall on Saturday. for ten years and the payoff Send pictures to him at 132 Fifth would be a simple matter. to the incident, and, strange as Avenue, Brooklyn 17, N. Y. The crew of the Hilton owae it may seem, you will more times their Delegates a real vote of than not gain the eventual ad­ TORN A.^HONTER thanks for a fine job. miration of the passenger who W. L. May has your billfold at Here's a salute fi-om the Par has insulted you, which will 12th Street and Avenue A. trolmen who paid off the ship, take the form of either a com­ we know a fine job when we i i S. plete apology or an extra large ROBERT H. MAUPIN see it. tip at the end of the trip, which Jim Drawdy You are requested to contact from a person of that sort is his Howard Guinier Miss Marcella Yandt, 131 South way of saying "I'm sorry." Louis Goffin 19th Street, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. When you feel your temper rising, count ten and remember those clarion lines of Santayana, "Perhaps the only true dignity of man is his ability to accept The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Seaan unmerited rebuke." taiecs International Union is available to aU members who wish to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ©f SALESMEN OF SHIP their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have The success of any passenger the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every ship depends entirely upon hei SIU branch for this purpose. Stewards department who are However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SlU always the salesmen of the ship. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the The finest food in ' the world LOG, which you can fiU out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS becomes a "mouthful of mould" LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. if it is served by a grouchy or Chalmer E. Derrer MV BALD HEAD (Continued from Page 10) Edwin R. Beatty Victor Heintz 3.26 be so high that it would become Saul N. Golden MV BLACK ROCK 'impractical. 7.46 Cecil W. Brown Considering that a seaman does Engel V. Hoff 1.40 Donald L. Auman not work 12 full months of the Leslie E. Wing 93 Carl D. Walker year, and that about 20 per cent Hildong Palmquist 93 Kenneth L. Slusher of his pay is reduced by taxes, Robert Coen 47 Joseph B. O'Gorman the added expense of hospital June Sandstrom 3.73 Robert C. Blair insurance payments would work William F. Wells 12.60 Elmore B. Travis a hardship on many of our George E. Bleigh John P. Duncan John F. Kozar 12.13 members. MV GAY HEAD William G. Storms 13.0' Besides Wiey can get the very Earl B. Kinney Gustaz Edel 12.60 same thing — and more — for Frank Woznik 12.60 James F. Thrasher no charge. Raymond F. Bade MV CUBITS GAP A lull in .shipping would jeop­ 23.14 Charles L. Hardin ardize subscriptions in the plan Gale Hanke 94 Val A. Andrade because default of one payment Brit G. Graham 22.58 Roy Morris could cause the subscriber to Stanley K. Engleman James A. Poweis 37.70 Henry Daley lose all ins benefits. James H. Benjamin 3.89 Roland E. Harris COST IS PROHIBITIVE 15.12 Howard B. Dallman And were the Union to under­ John W. Tomich 38.42 William V. Campbell take to enroll the members.hip Reuben R. Roth Pooschke 22.26 Jim L. Schulz ..' in one of these hospitalization Oscar 14.58 Richard E. Johnson plans and finance the costs, the Harry A. Noorigan MONTAUK POINT 20.74 expenditure would be so great Gustaz A. Wirta Ernest Miller ^ William Siegel 21.52 a dram that dues would have to Buerl Rollins Lloyd W. McDonnell ......... 43.05 be raised, thus rendering the 22.42 John McDaniells plan as of no practical value at Manuel E. Gomino William S. Sims Mate Konti 44.41 all. 22.58 James T. Bradsher This is not to say that the Gordon Jensen 24.64 James C. Powell hospitalization plans are not ef­ Albert A. Hodgson Olin T. Corbelt fective forms of protection. They Phil Acree ,. are — but not for seamen. They Robert E. Able arc all right for the non-seafar­ James A. Fales ing worker. JOHN WIIK Summing up then, it appears, Contact R. F. Weaver, Paymas­ John Bradshaw that, despite the fact that there ter, Overlakcs Freight Corpora­ Lloyd M. Beale is still much to be desii'ed in the tion, 19 Rector Street, Room 700, Woodrow J. Downs Marine Hospitals there is no New York 4, N. Y. He has some Norman Power John Partyka reason why the seamen should papers belonging to you. Hubert H. Keech junk its facilities and pay out i i Russell Hopkins SB WACOSTA their hard-earned dough for Clarcnc.e Reynolds Crewmembers from the SS much less under private aus­ Wacosta, voyage of October 18, Elmer G. Bowling pices. If they did, the government 1941, to January 2, 1942, are re­ Dan W. McLendon might feel that its responsibility quested to write to M. H. Con­ Eddis M. Jones in providing treatment and care nelly, 56 Atwood Street, Pi'ovi- George Harris for them is no longer necessary dence, R. I. This pertains to col­ Rudolph Kayfus and might move to withdraw its lection of war bonus for him John G. Wattman and other crewmembers of the Dewey Bordeaux ."service. William V. Rowe ship. SlU HALLS Page Eleven THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 26, 1947 Notice To All SlU Members PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the iddress below: Name Street Address City State.„. Signed Book No. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Retarns Home After Year In Hellhole Friday. September 26. 1947 VEPC^/ (Ed. note: The life of a merchant seamen is never dull. His experiences in the many ports of the world are often exciting, ^ V.ll111rrii kV •• I •.,_ sometimes harrowing. As a plain, honest-to-goodness working man he often finds himself the victim of a maze of red tape and in­ By J. P. SHULER. Secretary-Treasurer flexible laws, in the administration of which, in many nations, sympathy is never a factor. in that port. The prospective it seemed. However, the set that Books and Permits One such victim in the past year was a Brother from the SUP. building there is being investig­ the membership went on record As per recommendations made ated and further details will be to buy for the New York Hall is In April 1946 he shipped from the New York Hall as an AB bound in the last Headquarter:; Report given to the membership at a now in the Union Hall and will for a South American country, to see his wife and child. and concurred in by the member­ later date. At the first port of call in that country, he received permis­ be installed before tly? next reg­ sion from the Skipper to visit them. His wife was ill when he ship on a coastwise basis, the ular meeting. Performers books will be opened beginning arrived. Performers in this Organiza­ On the way back to the ship, local police officers asked him September 25 for new members. Negotiations for credentials. All he had with him were his seaman's papers and Since the permit .system has tion are not only bringing the Negotiations are going on with Ihe note of permission to leave the ship given him by the Skipper. been inaugurated, there have Union to ill-repute aboard ves­ several new companies which "Consequently, says the Brother, "I was charged with violat­ been 12,000 permits issued. The sels, but also a financial burden will not be mentioned here for ing the immigration laws and thrown in the clink for a stretch of last check-up taken on book to the Organization. obvious reasons; but as soon as For example, the incident that one year in the country's interior. members showed just a little they are completed, a report will happened in the New York Hall "I realize that ignorance of the law is no excuse, so I took my bbtter than 12,000 book members be made to the membership. with one performer who has medicine without beefing," he said in a letter to New York SUP in good standing. The Negotiating Committee for officials. There are not enough book been kicked out of the-Union Last week, his penalty completed, the Brother arrived in New members to man all the jobs on caused quite a disturbance, and the Union is now meeting with York. One of the letters written in the last days of his confinement the vessel now contracted to the also brought about legal ex­ Isthmian Steamship Company and although negotiations are is published below, with his permission.) SIU. A few book members were penses which will cost a consid­ going along very slowly, an In this very moment, I'm writ-t taken in fi'om the Isthmian fleet erable amount of the member­ ing this letter by the flame of a I Good old "Sol" finally dhsap- after they had signed the interim ship's money before it is fin­ agreement should soon be reach­ ed with Isthmian Steamship ally settled. candle — here electricity is un­ pear.s behind the horizon and agreement.then tranquility reigns within All members should be on the Company. As soon as the gen­ known. The prison is situated The number of books issued within the jungle lands of jthe.se prison jungles—not a word lookout for such characters and eral l ules are completed we will miles and kilometers apart from is uttered, because it is a crime should be held to a minimum in they should be eliminated from get down to departmental work­ to speak to one another after order to insure jobs for all men the Organization before they ing rules. seaports or coasts. holding books; The St. Lawrence Navigation have a chance to cause as much Gathered around me are curi­ dark—a crime punishable with To make this possible, all lash* the Company and the Crosby Trans­ friction as was brought about ous native inmates watching me members should take the jobs Beds with mattresses are unportation Company are still box­ by this incident. like vultures while I'm writing off the shipping board so that ing the compass, but a little job I known—the deck with a bamboo these strange words in English. Television the vessels now contracted to the permits will not have to be is­ action will take care of that two candles per night. When they sued indiscriminately. Installing the television set matter and bring them around burn out, your books die out al­ At this time no .permit men apparently is not as simple as to see the light. so. I still have a candle and a can be reinstated after he is 3 half to go before I complete this months in arrears in dues and j letter of misery, assessments. Such a rule is build­ i During the long weary nights, ing our Social Register im­ I one has plenty of miserable com- mensely. I pany to contend with—lice and Therefore, it is recommended jlice, more contemptible lice, and that the limit put on permit men i more. should be six months in arrears I I'd rather serve five years in a Six ships and three years of in dues and assessments. I pen in the good old United States sailing Isthmian makes Eddie j than to serve one year here with Buildings and Halls Ditmars an authority on the sub­ j these hoi-rible lice. One spends At the last regular meeting, ject of organizing. I the night, not in the arms of They are harmless enough when! Morpheus, but with handsful of the membership went on record This week he hit New York on not aroused, but beware when | g''Jddam, biting lice—they appear to purchase a new building in the Steel 'Vendor, due to payoff the Port of New Orleans. We they're arousedl ' I'm carrying a knife wound | My entire body reveals the now have an old building there in Philadelphia next week, and from one of these so-called harm- i horrible experience of this jungle which does not have adequate came up with some observations facilities to take care of the he has made during his long, and less indians but what's a scar be­ here in the interior. As you know I am married to membership in that port. tween ainigos in the same pris­ sometimes discouraging, career I a girl hero. She is very loyal The new Hall will be purchas­ as a volunteer SIU organizer. on yard. Here one must learn to bear 'and pleasant; every month she ed before the next regular meet­ Sailing as Carpenter, Brother ing. The Agent in that Port is hardships with a false smile; here | Ditmars compared the conditions looking around so as to make one must be patient and under- j a good sale on the old building on his first ships with those standing; in short, one must be a , before disposing of it. fatalist — or else the "prison; aboard the Vendor. The Vendorbulls" will swoop down like; The building in Mobile has was clean and the payoff is ..ex­ hawks and make short order of been purchased by the Union as pected to come off without any one. per the membership's wishes. trouble. The Skipper was a fine EDDIE DITMARS Our meals, or slo'^ps. consist of The membership committee guy and even had a few words rice and a variety of rotten oxfrom Philadelphia has recom- of praise for the SIU men aboard. of the shipyard as Ordinary sea­ head; in the morning a cup of mended that a Hall be purchased In contrast to the early days men. They had never been to so-called "cafe" with a ball of of organizing, sailing an Isthmian sea before and the.y soon showed rice. From six to twelve, work ship is not too difficult nor does their worth. They didn't know (without the dear old coffeeit entail the sacrifices which the first thing about working on time) . marked the early days of the deck and naturally, the bulk of Cutting down bamboos, sugar visits me in this hell-hole; she campa-ign. the work was thrown on the rest The USS club in San Fran­ cane and palms; slave until ex­ travels three days by muls and Naturally, some of the change of the men. The Captain learned cisco will soon close. Seafar­ haustion overwhelms the body, carries with her cigarettes and is due to the fact that the SIU a lesson on that score. ers who have baggage there but the slave-driving bulls revive necessities for me. became the recognized bargain­ are urged to claim it as soon He told Ditmars that Union one with a bucket of .scummy My wife is smuggling this lettering agent and later the holder of crews were okay with him as as possible. water, and at times, with a kick out for me, because if the autha contract with the company; but long as reliable men were sent Baggage which was check­ in the ribs — all depending onjorities here translate this letter. too, some of the change. Brother to the ship. Ditmars informed their moods. ed before August 1st, 1946 I will be hanged at sunrise and Ditmars feels, is due to the fact him that all union men are re­ They would have made fine shot has been disposed of; that sundown; consequently that Union men aboard the ships liable. checked since that date, material for the Nazis — cruel,! .she is sending it to you on the conduct themselves much better To that the Captain had no unmerciful, ruthless and ignor- QT. , either at the club at 439 than the men hired from gin reply inasmu-." as at the mom­ ant brutes. j I'm leaving this hole in a few JMarket Street, or in the Lin­ mills and off the piers. ent he was looking at the three Twelve o'clock finally drifts days; my wife shall escort me to coln Hotel is now at the bag­ SIU MEN DEPENDABLE hopeless guys he had hired. around; two bells bang, and alii and there I shall part gage room of the Lincoln hands drop their tools with an-1 from her for a period of a year Hotel, 115 Market Street. The SIU men aboard the ships With the progress already imalistic delight and rush for and a half — that's my orders were always dependable and made aboard Isthmian vessels, The baggage now being their portions of slops—rice and from the authorities. My candle. knew {heir jobs. Ditmars noticed Brother Ditmars feels it won't be held must be claimed by 'the inevitable ox-heads. that the officers became accus­ too long before these vessels will faithful old candle, is about to October 1st and if not claim­ Frankly I, too, eat with gusto, pass out, so I'll end my letter, tomed to telling an SIU man rank among the best. ed by that date it will be because hunger is a horrible | Within three weeks I'll be seewhat he wanted done and let him If that is true, the Union has stored in the Army-Navy pain—one cannot afford to be , ing you in person at the Hall; I go ahead with the task. Others, men :;uch as Eddie Ditmars to YMCA, 166 Embarcadero, at' ritzy in this God-forsaken jungle am desperately anxious for a he stood over until they finished thank tor it. Three years and six the regular baggage checking of the living dead—a penal col­ ship, any ship even the Katrina the job. Isthmian ships is a record any rate. ony similar to Devil's Island in Luckenback with "Pineapple Before the ship left the U.S. organizer can be proud of and Venezuela. Joe." the Skipper hired three guys out one that is hard to beat. He's An Isthmian Authority After Three Years In Fleet Frisco Baggage � 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 26, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 39 Description An account of the resource Headlines NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION REACH OFFICE SAILORS UNION ASSURED OF UNION HIRING HALL IN ITS NEW CONTRACTS PETROL TANKERS SIGNS PACT WITH SEAFARERS CURRAN ,COMMIES FIGHT FOR POWER AT NMU MEET RESPONSIBILITIES OF STEWARDS DEPT PERSONNEL ON PASSENGER VESSELS PORT NEW YORK 'HIT' BY HURRICANE AS GULF SHIPS HOLD UP SAILING SHIPPING AND BUSINESS BOOMING FOR SEAFARES IN PHILADELPHIA SETTLING OF BEEFS AND SHIPPING MAKES FOR A HETIC A WEEK IN BOSTON SUN OIL TANKERMNA ARE WAITING FOR ELECTION SHIPPONG FAILS IN BALTOMORE FOR TIME BEING UNEMPLAYMENT BENIFITS TAKEN AWAY FROM MICHIGAN MERCHANT SEAMEN NOTHING MUCH DOING IN NORFOLK COLD WEATHER QUIETS WATERFRONT UNORGANIZED SEAMEN ON LAKES WAITING FOR CHANCE TO VOTE SIU PERFORMERS STILL CAUSING PLENTY OF TROUBLE IN SAN FRANCISCO ACTION BY MOLINE CREW BRINGS NEEDED REPAIRS MASTERS AND SEAMEWN PRAISED FOR AIDING STRICKEN OILER SIU MEN REGALE STOWAWAY ON SS HAMILTON;LAD'ARRIVES' IN NEW SUIT AND POT BELLY STEWARDS DEPT RESPONSLIBILITIES ON BOARD PASSENGER VESSELS SEAFARERS RETURNS HOME AFTER YEAR IN HELLHOLE HE'S AN ISTHMIAN AUTHORITY AFTER THREE YEARS IN FLEET Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/26/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2615adaf35171aa5b27d43f496640bfb.PDF e823c30bb0bb7cae1016cdf01887353f PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX Seafarers Aid CIO Union To Stop Scabs NEW YORK. N.Y., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19. 1947 SIU MEN AT WORK NEW YORK—The presence of hundreds of white-capped Sea­ farers t IT i s w e e k prevented stj-ikcbreakers from forcing their way through picketlines estab­ lished by the CIO Shipyard Workers around two Brooklyn plants of the Bethlehem Steel Company. The lines were set up by Lo­ cals 12 and 13 more than 12 weeks ago, but early thi^ week the company stated that it would ''throw its gates open" to any employes who wanted to re­ turn, a move that the union im­ mediately branded as "strike­ breaking." Charles Leone, regional rep­ resentative of the Shipyard Workers, called upon the .Seafaiers foi- help and, with the 'Answering ihe call of Brofher unionists, the CIO shipyard same speed that the SIU has Workers, these Seafarers went forth to Brooklyn to help keep shown in the past, aid was dis­ the Bethlehem Steel Company's shipyards closed down tight. patched to the 29th Street and Their help came in mighty handy, and as a result the company 56th Street, Bi'ooklyn, plants of stopped its strike-breaking tactics. This was the second time the company. the SIU had thrown its weight behind the Shipyard Workers in REAL UNITY a beef, and don't think those men don't appreciate it! All the SIU members who went to join the picketlines did so on a volunteer basis. A special meeting was held on Tuesdai morning, September 16, at which time support was voted The bosses' answer to rising Concern over mounting prices to the strikers and volunteers costs, which today threaten an; this week reached epidemic prowere requested to report to the inflationary period second to portions as city after city repicketlines. none in the history of the United ported price at unprecedented The response was very good, States, came last week when heights. with hundreds of Seafarers mak­ A 27-year lecord was shatter­ ing their way to the two Beth­ Senator Robert A. Taft advised the American people to "eat ed when, during the week end­ lehem Steel plants. less." ing September 6, wholesale In much the same arrogant prices of food rose 1.2 percent to Names of the volunteers ap-. manner Marie Antoinette, whbii pass the previous record estab­ pear on page 8. A full page told that the French people had lished in June, 1920. of pictures of the picketlines no bread to eat, said, "Let them appears on page 9. BLS REPORTS eat cake." According to the Bureau of La­ Labor leaders were quick to On several occasions within point out that Taft's statement bor Statistics, this was the eighth the last year the SIU has aided was motivated by a desire to consecutive week that the aver­ the Shipyard Workers- on the reduce the American standard of age of all wholesale prices had picketline. Only last winter a living, and that the same phil­ set new postwar records. mass picketline, supported by osophy was behind the drive by On Monday, September 15, many Seafarers, forced the the National Association of Man­ cotton prices soared $3.00 a bale, Bushey Shipyards to bargain ufacturers to pass anti-labor leg­ soy beans rose 8 cents a bushel, honestly, and brought to an end islation such as the Taft-Hartley corn went up six-to-seven -^cents a bushel, and it- was estimated Act. (Continued on Page 8) AFL Council Refuses Te Sign Nen-Cemmie Oath; NLRB Stymied The ruling of the National Labor Relation Board's general counsel, Robert A. Denham, that top AFL and CIO officials must sign anti-com­ munist affidavits under the Taft-Hartley Law be­ fore their affiliated unions can have access to the board's machinery, backfired in the board's face this week and threatened to leave the huge agency and Denham minus a job. This blow at the NLRB was touched off by^ a decision of*, conform Z Ito 77 77 7 777777, the Denham ruling. the AFL's executive council Lewis contended that labor's have thrown down a chal­ to by-pass the NLRB, fol- foes lenge and that labor must ac­ owing a vigorous debate, in cept it. In Lewis' view, the which John L. Lewis led the younger men in the labor move­ opposition against filing of the affidavits. Aftei- the meeting, AFL Presi­ dent William Green announced that "the Executive Council has decided that the Taft-Hartley Act is reprehensible, vicious and destructive of the workers' legal rights. It therefore could not Spiralmg Costs Cut Workers' Pay Commission Will Study Dangers Of Nitrate The dangei s of combustion and | recently in Texas City and Brest, explosion of ammonium nitrate France. As a fii'st step, three measures aboard ship is to be studied by for the safe handling of the a five-man committee appointed highly valuable plant food, but recently in Washington. very dangerous explosive, were Headed by Major General Phil­ suggested. They are: ip B. Fleming, Federal Works 1. Education of ship officers Administrator, the committee is and others in the proper hand­ authorized to go completely into ling of ammonium nitrate; the situation and to make rec­ 2. Ammonium nitrate should ommendations which will pre­ be the last cargo loaded and the vent tragedies such as took place first cargo unloaded; 3. Loading and unloading of ammonium nitrate should only be undertaken at isolated ter­ minals. A spokesman for the City of New York stated that the ban on loading and unloading the explosive in New York would stick until more is known of the properties of the ammonium nitrate so that better methods may be developed to safeguard combustion and explosion. No. 38 that the end was not yet in sight. Meat, butter, and eggs, also kept pace with the rise in grain, although in New York those prices did not rise, mainly as a result of an increase in consum­ er resistance. In Chicago, subpoenas were is­ sued calling officials of large and small meat-packing companies to appear before a special grand jury which is expected to con­ vene on or about September 22 to investigate a possible con­ spiracy to keep up the prices of food, clothing and shelter. ORGANIZED RESISTANCE Meanwhile, consumers through­ out the United States rallied to force prices down. Consumer resistance was re­ sorted to on a voluntary basis in most places, but in the big cities organized groups refused to buy certain commodities until these commodities stopped their dizzy spiral. Many cities, notably New York and St. Louis, instituted two meatless days per week, and there was talk of more cities following suit. ' Nevertheless, prices continued rising, wages stayed at the same level, and the workingman and his family were caught in the well-known vise. ment wanted fight and action. He said they did not want to in­ dulge in a long war of attrition. CIO Secretary-Treasurer James B. Carey has announced neither he nor Philip Murray, CIO presi­ dent, had any intention of sign­ ing the affidavits. NO BUSINESS As the situation now stands, the NLRB, with its huge staff and generous Congressional ap­ propriation, finds itself without any business, except for a hand­ ful of independent unions. However, it is believed that at the AFL and CIO conventions the problem will be fully dis­ cussed and positive programs will be adopted to deal with the situation posed by Denham's rul­ ing. By virtue of the Denham rul­ ing, none of the AFL's 43,000 lo­ cal unions and none of the ClO's approximately 25,000 locals can use the NLRB facilities as long as a single national official of their respective oi'ganizations re­ fuses to take the oath of dis­ avowal. Thus it may be that organized labor's vigorous opposition ta the (Continued on Page 8) Correction The resolution on nomina­ tions for office in the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District, which was reported in the LOG last week, contained a typograph­ ical error in that it stated that only one position of Joint Patrolman would be on the ballot for New York. This is incorrect as there will be two Joint Patrolmen elected for New York in the coming election. 'I'elegrams of correction have already been sent to Port Agents. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday, September 19, 1947 AM mi| brothers keeper...!'' Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers S-j- lU HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N, Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J, p. SHULER - Sccy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 50 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Nlichigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 It' •> The Long View There was a time when unions existed merely to gain higher wages, better conditions, and fewer hours for work­ ers. This was a fine objective, and resulted in raising the standards of living of workers and their families the world over. And for a long time labor was satisfied to go along that way. But union members arc more than just members of an organization. They are men and women who take an interest in the world around them, and in what goes on in that world. Events of importance affect the lives of all who work for a living-. That is why labor in the U. S. in general, and the American Federation of Labor in particular, has taken the . lead in helping to rebuild the shattered labor unions abroad. When the war was but a few weeks or months old, long before the attack at Pearl Harbor, the AFL had al­ ready started its "Labor's League for Human Rights." This organization was the instrument through which the AFL kept alive the few sparks of real unionism that exist­ ed in Europe—kept the sparks alive in spite of Nazi and Communist efforts to kill off all democratic trade union­ ism in the countries that were overrun. Mote than $ J,000,000 was raised through contribu­ tions from unions and rank-and-file members. This money was spent in Norv/ay, Britain, France, Poland, China, and other countries where red or black or brown fascism had iert Its mark. Besides helping to keep the union spirit alive, the League established homes for merchant seamen, hideouts for groups which smuggled refugees from totalitarian countries to places where they had a chance to live, and passed food and armaments to the brave underground groups in Poland, France, Italy, and the Scandinavian countries. Today, even with the war over, the League has not ended its work. Labor movements abroad, as well as in the United States, are facing many problems. That is why the AFL has organized a new committee, the "Free Trade Union Committee for Democratic Trade Unionism' in Europe and Latin America," to help combat the totali­ tarian forces that are trying to enslave workers. The small view of unions as just pork-chop getters Is' ended; the long view, of international solidarity between labor movements the world over, has arisen to take its piace. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. f. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE t t NEPONSET HOSPITAL L. CLARK J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS R. A. BLAKE L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ J. HAMILTON H. BELCHER J. T. EDWARDS • L. BALLESTLRO X C. C. MOSS D. TULL J. SILLAK t- % BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. NUUHIWA F. O. O'BRIEN W. T. ROSS J. W. TAYLOR MAX FINGERHUT M. J. LUCAS E. FREMSTAD » » » GALVESTON MARINE HOS.P W. BENDLE G. E. LEE A. BELANGER A. V. O'DANIELS' R. S. SINGLETARY t X i STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. A. DYKES F. CHRISTNER W. SATTERFIELD P. GELPI F. ZOLLER T. COMPTON W. R. HALL A. SWENSON J. J. RATH M. EVANDSICH J. M. MARTINEZ J, HOUSTON You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) E. P. O'BRIEN J. S. MOLINI T. J. KURKI F. J. SCHUTZ J. P. MCNEELY E. DRIGGERS I. WHITNEY JOE O'MALLEY X X ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL D. MCDONALD M. MORRIS J. KOSLUSKY N. NEILSEN EARL GOOSLEY » » » BRIGHTON HOSPITAL R. LORD J. BARRON E. DELLAMANO H. SCHWARTZ E. LESSOR E. JOHNSTON J. TEN EYCK D. BOYCE R. GREENWOOD E. OVERTURE (SUP) XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL JOHN B. KREWSON J. HODO �Friday, September 19. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Strike Clearances All members are urged to obtain strike clearance for the period covered by the Isthmian beef, at the earliest possible moment. This ap­ plies to all Seafarers whether or not they participated in the strike. Clearance may be obtain­ ed at any of the ports in the Atlantic and Gulf District. In New York, the commit­ tee handling clearances is lo­ cated on the 6th floor, 51 Beaver Street. Page Three Huron Negotiations Nearing Compietion By RUSSELL SMITH DETROIT — Negotiations with titions which the SIU now has the Huron management are still pending before the Board. in progress, and will probably be Four of these election petitions concluded within the next week. are in their final stages, that is, Then the new Huron agreement before the Board in Washington will be subject for ratification or awaiting a final decision. These By PAUL HALL rejection by all Huron Seafarers. are: the Hanna fleet (13 ships), We are not at liberty to print Shenango (3 ships), Wilson (12 The annual Seafarers elections are coming up soon. Plain olddetails regarding the Huron ne­ ships), and Kinsman (Steinbrenfashioned, vote-for-the-man-you-want style. It's an election con­ gotiations at this time, other than ner—5 ships.) ducted by the membership for the serious business of choosing men to say that a substantial wage All of these elections will prob­ to carry out their decisions, to represent them in dealings with the increase will be provided for, ably be scheduled for some time operators, and otherwise conduct the business of the Union. plus several other gains which within the next several weeks. Qualifications needed for a place on the ticket have already will probably top any other con­ We are endeavoring to have the been published in the SEAFARERS LOG, and will be run con­ tract on the Lakes. NLRB push them through just tinuously both as a matter of information and as a I'eminder to all There is only one drawback as rapidly as humanly possible. hands. Summed up very briefly, they only require a man to be which we cannot overcome, and One other election, Nicholson a proven, qualified seaman and a Union member. Thus, any mem­ that is the question of the closed (Ecorse—1 ship) will probably be shop and the union hiring hall. held just as soon as the Detroit ber can qualify without difficulty. Under the Taft-Hartley Act, NLRB is notified of our comAs many' guys as possible should throw in their credentials neither of these sections can be liance number. and run for some Union office. Besides the qualifications as out­ Two other petitions for TomNEW YORK — The American included in a new contract ne­ lined elsewhere, all a member must have is an honest desire to be gotiated after August 22, 1947. linson (11 ships), and Schneider of service to his Union and his Brother members and to dedicate Federation of Labor spent -$275,However, we anticipate that, (2 ships) are in the formal hear­ his efforts to furthering the Union's aims, as decided by the entire 000 for the purchase of food and as a result of the SIU'battle and ing stage, and probably go to group. clothing textile packages in the that of the entire organized labor Washington for ordered elections past year to help European trade movement against these Taft- just as soon as the formal hear­ Easy To Get On The Ballot unionists and their families in Hartley restrictions, these pro­ ings are completed. It is not necessary for a meeting to offer a man's name in visions against the closed shop Several other Great Lakes nomination. Any man so desiring can nominate himself. But he dire need of bare living essen­ and union hiring hall will bo fleets are showing marked pro­ should take his nomination seriously. No one should think that a tials. either eliminated or modified. gress as the SIU's organization union election is a popularity or pretty baby contest. At the same Another meeting with the drive continues at a rapid pace. The AFL-purchased packages time, however, it shouldn't be thought that a man who isn't widely were sent to unions in Norway, Wyandotte management is sched­ Although none of these fleets has known cannot be elected. For any seaman with the necessary Holland, Czechoslovakia, France. uled as this article is being writ­ been petitioned for elections as qualifications has shipmates, who in turn, have shipmates in all Austria, Finland, Geianany, ten. Negotiations with this com­ yet, we are in high hopes of se­ ports and when a brother's shipmates' think he is okay for a job Greece," Hungary and Poland. pany have not reached the same curing sufficient pledge cards it doesn't take long for word to get around. from them to petition within the 'fhey were procured by the next few weeks. The Seafarers is one of the few unions that holds referendum AFL's Labor League for Human VICTORIES EXPECTED elections for officers annually. This means that if a un'iqn officer Rights from CARE—Cooperative The SIU Great Lakes District fails to do his job or doe.sn't care to continue in his elected position, For American Remittances To is-fully confident of winning elec­ the membership can replace him, or he can step down, the whole Europe, a non - profit, govern­ tions in all of the fleets which ment-approved service, which process taking but a very short time. have already been petitioned. makes it possible for Americans Summing up, any one who thinks he can do the job, and has to aid friends, relatives and la­ This is no idle boast, but is based the proper qualifications, should throw in for office and help the bor groups in war-torn lands. upon sound proof in the form of Seafarers maintain its reputation for providing substantial, firstsigned pledge cards, membership Matthew Woll, a vice-president rate representation through democratically-elected officials. books, and countless letters of of the AFL and head of its La­ support which have been sent in bor League, is also a vice-presi­ No Factional Campaigns to the SIU offices. dent and member of the execu­ Despite the fact that the LCA In the SIU there are no slates like those which plague some tive committee in the CARE or­ companies have raised their rates advanced stage as those of Hu­ other unions. No groups put up special candidates and extoll their ganization. to a par with those of the SIU, ron, but we anticipate that a virtues in leaflets, campaign speeches and expensive fanfare. In this has not had the effect desired 14 PACKAGES satisfactory Wyandotte agree­ the Seafarers, a man is elected on the basis of merit. He is elected by the LCA. ment will be concluded shortly, purely by virtue of his shipmates opinion of him. The Seafarers Individual AFL members may Great Lakes shipowners were and submitted to the Wyandotte never has and never will tolerate factions selecting and campaigning also use the CARE service to confident that if they increased seamen for their approval or re­ for chosen candidates. help persons or groups in 15 jection. their rates, that they could of­ A glance at the past few years' annual election reports (these European countries. The organi­ fset the organizational gains be­ reports can be found in the bound editions of the SEAFARERS zation now has available 14 types TAFT-HARTLEY COMPLIANCE ing made on the Great Lakes by LOG, available in all union halls and on many ships) will show of packages. We are now awaiting a compli­ the SIU. This has not happened. that there has been a very large turnover in union officials. In On the contrary. Lakes seamen Among them are the standard ance number from the Depart­ 1945, 17 new Port Agents and Patrolmen were elected and assumed food package, containing a wide ment of Labor in Washington, are seeing more clearly than ever office in 1946. The 1946 elections saw this number increased to 24. variety of tinned meats, and and as soon as it is received, it that the SIU is spearheading all Naturally, the big turnover doesn't mean that the outgoing of­ other food stuffs; infant and ba­ will be forwarded to the NLRB gains which have been made by ficers were incapable or lacking in any way. Lots of them quit by food packages, packed with in order to expedite the seven pe- the Lakes seamen. to go back to sea and some of them will probably be back on the sufficient essentials to feed a youngster from four weeks to ballot again this year. three months, depending on the Annual elections assure the membership of the chance to ex­ child's health, and a kosher food press themselves frequently. It also provides them with a means Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, of checking those officials—by returning them to office when package. as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: Also available are a cotton they fill the bill and by replacing them when they do not. (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. package, which gives the recipi­ (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International ent materials necessary for mak­ Year Has Been Notable For SIU Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ ing cotton clothing. S i m i 1 a r The growth of the Union, the opening of additional ports, andj containing woolen suitous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately the many victories in the organizational drives have necessitated ing materials, blankets and shoe prior to date of nomination. the appointment of many officials in between elections, as provided repair materials, and knitting (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have for by the Constitution. This year these appointive jobs will appear wool and -utensils can also be three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any on the ballot. The electon of sound Union officials this year candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea will be a great factor in the continued progress and expansion of service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ Except for the 10-povmd lard the union, the winning of more contracts and the establishment of sels in unlicensed capacity. package, and the 25-pound flour an even firmer security for the membership. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while package, both of which are pric­ employed as an officer of the Union. This year has been notable for the Seafarers. For it has marked ed at ,"54.00, all CARE packages (e) That he be an active and full book member and show the period of both the greatest struggle thus far and the greatest cost $10. four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed strides in expansion. Victory in the Isthmian and the many other CARE guarantees delivery to rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not ap­ companies did not come as a matter of course, but because of a any specified recipient in 15 ply to officials and ither office holders working for the Union strong, united membership intent on procuring ever-increasing countries. If the purchaser does during current year for period of four months or longer. standards for the American seamen. not have a special individual or Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for But the Seafarers will not rest on its laurels. Every member group he may designate a clas­ office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, of the SIU should go all-out to make the coming year a banner- sification, such as "a French or­ naming the particular office and submitting the necessary year in waterfront history, measured in terms of gains for seamen. phan, a needy Norwegian, sail­ proof of qualification as listed above. The best way to start is for every member to get to the Union or," etc. The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer Order.s may be placed with Hall as soon as voting starts and cast his vote for the man he thinks must be in his office not later than Oct. 15, 1947, when-nominais best qualified for the job. Let's make this a record year for total CARE, 50 Broad Street, New iions will be closed. York City. votes cast. lb Labor Abroad Gets CARE Aid From AFL Qualifications For Office i.i..:A. -.I- .' �'-T};.T'':rf,-^'?*r;«ir!>'.-'' ' Page Fou* r THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 19. 1947 — LIFE ON THE GREAT LAKES Seafarers Sets Alroa Port Steward 5P0RT5 Straight On Contrast Obligations AFLOAT Hansen, when faced with the solid Union spirit of the crew, Alcoa Steamship Company's decided to accept Miller as Chief New York Port Steward is an Steward. old hand at trying to cause disLater it came out just what sention within the SIU. Hansen meant by "personalities." To him. a good Union Steward He has just come up with an­ was not cricket; what he wanted other scheme to drive a wedge was one of his fair-haired com­ between the Stewards and crews pany stooges to land the soft of Alcoa's ships, but once more he came out on the short end. berth. FAST WORKER The Port Steward, G. H. Han­ sen, thought he was an excep­ Before being slapped down he tion who didn't have to bother employed another neat tactic to with the SIU agreement but relieve the mounting pressure could choo.se the Chief Steward against his plans. He contacted aboard the Alcoa Cavalier. one of our Union m e nvb e r s He thought he could hire his aboard the ship and asked him to own fair-haired boys for posi­ get a gang of Stewards Depart­ tions aboard ship but this at­ ment men together to go to the tempt, like many he has made Union Hall and intercede in be­ before, backfired in his lap. half of the Steward standing trial. His last previous attempt to This. too. backfired as the divide the solid ranks of the SIU Union member immediately con­ took place in January when he tacted the Union Hall and re­ engineered a little deal he ported what was afoot. thought was sure to turn the Hansen, no doubt, thought that Chief Stewards against the through such action the Chief Union. Steward would be cleared of He sent out a letter to Chief charges and' reinstated aboard Stewards telling them that Alcoa the Cavalier. was very sorry that it could not On this, he got a kick in the give Chief Stewards vacations, By LOUIS GOFFIN face when the Trial Committee as the company desired, because I've noticed quite a number of used to using initials to stand for barred the Steward from Alcoa the Union forbid it. ships. articles in the LOG pertaining to words or phrases. Franklin De­ CROCODILE TEARS Thus ended his attempt- to cir­ the Taft-Hartley Law, and so lano Roosevelt became FDR, the War Shipping Administration is cumvent the Union contract. The com'pany wanted to give here go my two cents. Many known as the WSA, and the When the spotlight was turned vacations only to Stewards, and years ago, in my home town, I Wage Stabilization Board was on him he withered like a three in his letter Hansen stained the became acquainted with the Taft shortened to WSB. day old gardenia. pages with tears when he said; family. Guess where that leaves Rob­ In spite of all his honey-coated "The company cannot do for one There were two brothers, one ert Alonzo Taft? words and phrases about "the Brother Isaac Miller. When Mil­ who was quite a footbaU and ler reported to Hansen he was Union is not doing right by the basketball player at Yale Univer­ BLIND HATRED told that he was not acceptable Chief Stewards," and "I would sity, and the other a phony char­ very much like to see you get After getting that off my mind to the company. acter even as a young man. paid for vacations," his past rec­ I'd also like to say a few words Miller, like any good Union The athletic brother was well about the wacky union-haters ord tells a much different story. man, informed the Union as to liked and well thought of, and who write those letters to the PINKY RECORD what had taken place. the other, who grew up to help "Voice of the People" section of A Patrolman was dispatched He possesses the dubious rec­ author the infamous Taft-Hartley the New York Daily News. to visit the Port Steward who, ord of being a fink on the water­ act, was thought to be strictly CLEVELAND—Here's one for when faced with the question of front which is borne out by the Reading and digesting this out for what he could get. the books. It happened recently refusal, replied that as far as act that he finked on the SIU literary trash, I've come to the His record in Congress proves on the Great Lakes, and should Miller was concerned he could during the 1941 Bonus Strike. A conclusion that the birds who that the Senator from Ohio hasn't open the eyes of many Lakes not thing of anyone more quali­ man such as this does not have write those letters have no know­ seamen who do not as yet know fied for the job, but due to per­ the welfare of Stewards or any changed a bit since the days ledge of labor, and in their blind the real score concerning SIU sonalities he could not and would seamen at heart. He is strictly when he was growing up, not hatred of organized labor they too well liked by his neighbors. and AFL unionism in action. not accept him. out for himself. are undermining every advance He's a union-hater, labor-bust­ that has been made since the During the past month, from The Patrolman went aboard Hansen has' been taught an­ August 4 to August 27, hearings the ship and acquainted the crew other lesson that he will not soon ing politico, and it's a sad fact Declaration of Independence. were held before the Railroad with the beef. The crew imme­ forget. This "subway caesar" that a guy like Taft is the leader In my book, the guys writing Arbitration Board concerning an diately went on record to refuse should realize now that he will of the Republican Party. the letters are a bunch of cranks increase for all non-operating to sign-on until the beef was never be able to break our con­ In the past ten years we in who probably refused to join a personnel working for the rail­ settled according to the contract. tract or working rules. the United States have become union so they could save on dues roads. and initiation. At these hearings. Captain Van But I'll bet those guys don't Buren, international vice-presi­ refuse the eight-hour day, vaca­ dent of the Masters, Mates & Pil­ tions with pay, higher wages, ots, appeared in company with and everything else that organ­ Richard Walton, ILA vice-presi­ ized labor has won for the work­ dent assigned to the Great Lakes ers. region. W. R. Kane 3.00 A. Totentino 20.00 M. Landron 3.00 R. Dunsemoor 2.00 Due to the fact that MEBA V. Rodriguez 5.00 Harry Gassaway 20.00 S. Day 10.00 M. E. Potiriadis 3.00 JUST IGNORANT representatives were not free to V. Ventre 5.00 C. Story 20.00 H. Estwick 5.00 W. Smith 5.00 They probably figure that, as attend. Brother Van Buren rep­ SS WATERMAN S. A. Swistowy 20.00 L. C. Brown 3.00 J. W. Silkowski 3.00 free Americans, they are en­ resented the MEBA as well as E. Santos 5.00 D. P. Rivers 20.00 R. Savior 5.00 H. L. Bates 3*.00 titled to jobs anywhere and any­ the MM&P. SS LUNDY M. H. Munster 20.00 A. H. Kasselman 3.00 P. Dehrend 3.00 time. Being without brains, they Although the NMU has several Wm. F. Walters 20.00 D. Cruz 20.00 R. M. Curry 5.00 Eli Ware 3.00 don't stop to realize that only contracts covering the carferries C. E. Grierson 20.00 W. P. Jackson 20.00 S. M. McConnel 5.00 P. H. Bordelow 2.00 through organization can they be on the Lakes, not one NMU rep­ J. W. Dunlap 5.00 Bobbie Jones 20.00 J. R. McPhaul 5.00 S. F. Ureta 3.00 sure of jobs being available, with resentative put in an appearance James Lewis 20.00 G. Bonefont 2.00 L. C. Rieger 4.00 F. A. Gunter 2.00 decent conditions and good at these hearings! W. S. Brady 5.00 Geo. Huber 20.00 J. J. Pellum 5.00 G. W. Wall 2.00 wages. This is the type of representa­ C. R. Broome 5.00 W. Perry 20.00 K. A. Bilson 5.00 T. Pilkington 5.00 tion which NMU members on H. C. Smith If these fanatics would stop 20.00 John Tisso 5.00 Joe Kite 5.00 R. O. Karlsen 5.00 the Lakes can expect from their John Sigurdson 5.00 A. A. Sampson 20.00 A. Dunbaughh 10.00 J. J. Perera 3.00 reading old line labor-haters like union misrepresentatives. Paul Tranunell 20.00 R. Perryman 5.00 E. Mi.stich 10.00 A. H. Gonzalez 3.00 Pcglcr and his ilk, and instead Final settlement, as approved L. Saucier 20.00 D. Burton 6.00 T. D. Reilly ' 5.00 E. M. Howell 3.00 try to find out the truth about by the participating unions, was E. E. Cooper 20.00 O. J. Hogon 5.00 A. Nordahl 5.00 J, A. Dihian 4.00 labor's- aims and objectives, the an increase of IdVzc an hour for A. H. Gronberg 20.00 H. Nichols 5.00 A. Swenson 5.00 S..J. Barras 5.00 world would be a better place all non-operating personnel. Gerrt Bass 20.00 SS SEATRAIN TEXAS R. E. Evert 5.00 W. M. Stewart 5.00 to live in. Once again, the AFL Maritime E. J. Hruska 5.00 H. A. Lecompte 20.00 M. Riechelsos 2.00 F. Gonsalves 5.00 We should do our level best Unions have proven by their ac­ Robt. Beach 5.00 C. C. Flintjer 1.00 T. Sullivan SS DOROTHY. 10.00 to show these people the error of tions that they are the only R. L. Pewitt 4.00 E. Pepper 5.00 L. F. Rivera 5.00 A. DeForest 5.00 their ways, and at the same time unions in the maritime industry Nick Bigney 3.00 J. Megill 25.00 M. Fernandes 5.00 SS CAPE JOHN which are in there fighting for Jackson Forest 20.00 C. L. Gonzalez 3.00 A. Claud 5.00 V. Gerner 15.50 fight to maintain a strong labor increases and improved condi­ Fred Hardy 20.00 H. C. Randell 3.00 B. A. Center 1.00 A. Horvath 5.00 movement which can stand them Geor. F. Murphy 20.00 M. Hovland 5.00 A. J. Maroles 1.00 M. Baloh, Jr. tions. 5.00 off, if need be. By RAY GONZALES and not for another and, there­ fore. we have to live up to our agreement with the Union." Hansen's phrase, "we have to live up to our agreement with the Union" is just as question­ able now as it was then. Only a double-talk artist would talk about living up to the Union agreement and then attempt to choose the Chief Stewards in di­ rect violation of the Union agree­ ment and Shipping Rules. The tu.ssle with "Alcoa's An­ gel" began recently when the Chief Steward of the Cavalier had charges signed against him by five book members. Under the constitution no man under charges is entitled to remain aboard or sail any SIU ship un­ til cleared by a trial committee. "NOT ACCEPTABLE" Inasmuch as this left a vacancy aboard the Cavalier, the job was put on the board and taken by Even As A Youngster, Taft Was Considered Just A Poiitician AFL Maritime Unions Prove It Again .^• Irsi; w. �-. l'BB SB",,4P'A.B.BB..S Friday. S.ptember 19. 1947 Page F!ft . LOG Don't Pile Off Because Of A Beef, Press It Through Union--And Win: By FRED F ARNEN DETROIT-Recently, received Philly Locates A lew ·auHdiai, Resolution Goes Before Ports By E. S. HIGDON PHILADELPHIA - Shipping members coming port is on the increase stating that they have not col­ ·with Isthmian, Newtex and Cal­ lected the $17 .50 raise that was mar ships paying off in this port granted last year, and that they in this and signing on. We have a few of the old­ had written to the company on the west c o a s t several times us again: Joe Wendt, about the matter. Each letter they have written Charlie Nangle, Sam Foss, Jim­ mie Doris and others too numer­ has brought the same answer: ·w i th timers ous to however, mentioni they are all on the list and are ship­ ping out soon. Lo and behold! We have lo­ preparing a payroll is a tremen­ dous task and as soon as it is completed, tlement will be forwarded. cated another building and I do hope we mittee get this one. inspected reported that they have it spot and was the best seen around here. to date. The building is located at 136 N. Street. 5th It 30 is 80 by with four floors and a good base­ ment. This is really ideal, as in cases of emergency we can sleep and feed quite a few men. cost of cash. the The Oh yes, it has oil heat and is ideally located. The membership here lost no Silence this week from the Well, I believe from the 26th 12, 1947, is quite a while to wait for this raise. understand We are given to that all the freight ships and American Pacific have paid this money but the tankers have not paid off yet. the May be guys ing ports: due this money are rushing the company DULUTH JACKSONVILLE MONTREAL TOLEDO ASHTABULA due, etc.. is the Monday preceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. to got the his Hall where he registered and shipped back on the same ship as Pumpman. 1 P.M. He only to was quit aboard the 2nd by next morning before he turned to. beat this? Electrician. · JOST A M01, etto'f ��':> MO'! Instead of finding a super-seaman they found D Skipper aboard who appeared as ncrmal as any- are brought to regular tankers fe a t u r e is that The Patrolman took the Skipper aside and about with we asked him what the Chiefs once more have charge of their _Departments. Know Your Sbippiag Rules Clarification of an Reading of rule 30 makes often mir::understood shipping rule: this Rule 29-"Any man may be men, Wipers must not promoted on a ship provid­ meeting it is then up to the Departrnent manner? [ beef. Remember member you that as are a an part SIU of a democratic organization, and that all of your beefs must be taken up in a democratic way. That is meetings sl)ould be the crew. "' clear: "Ordinary and Sea­ Messmen be promoted on ing he is capable of perform­ board vessel. but n1ust come ing the duties required, but off and register at next rat­ he must make one trip be­ ing fore promotion." to sail at next highest rat- Promotion in this case is possible o n l y if the man ing." before Reading being permilted of rule 30 clears complies with the above, has the necessary endorsements up most of the difficulty on and is from a rated job. this score. in report back to the affected c1·ew The Patrolman took the mat- members, telling them that the ter to the paymaster and ex- Captain refuses to settle, the beef. That's where your shoreside of­ amination showed that the man He was short about ficials come in. It is then up ·to $64. This is a good reason for the delegat-e to report the un­ checking your money before leav- settled beef to an SIU Patrol­ was correct. man 'Or Agent at the next - ·of ing the pay table. The matter was just an excus- call where an SIU Hall is located. able mistake on the part of the Then the beef will be taken up paymaster, but it showed an even with the company officials. If these company officials do bigger mistake on the part of th-c crew by allowing the payoff t..:i not see their way clear to satisfy begin without a Patrolman pres- the SIU's demands, then it is up to the port Agent to bring the m at te r up before eith�r a spe � ial Beefs or no beefs, there's a lot or regular membership meetmg. more ·to paying off a ship than In the SIU, as in all democrasettling beefs. tic unions, the membership meetJust a word on overtime: ing is the highest ruling body in Delegates of each Department the organization. Whatever is two legs and on'2 head . they would make a normal trip Another bad shipboard Delegate to see k a settlement Whenever you, as a member of f m th,: departm ro ental head in the SIU, have a haef regarding volve d. wages, hours, overtime, working If no settlement is reached, and living conditions, there i s · then it is up to the Delegate to only one thing to do about that should keep record of each decided by membership that the meeting, whether it is s ome form hours, turned into the Mate. of direct action like a strike or man's a overtime, including Th1's i's so that ,·•vhen a Patrol- a su1·t case parade or o th'2r presman checks overtime he can tell sure move, must be carried - immediately whether the num- through by the SIU members and ber of hours turned in are the officials. same as the company's sheets. ed into the head of the Depart- ment. By consumed the slip. doing this at payoff STRIKE . " notifi ed of the The crew "'as the time time and told siderable ing. He was told that the crew felt the Patrolman was unneces­ sary as they had no beefs. NO TRANSPORTATION t>uring the strike some of the men left ports where there were no Isthmian ships hit New York. tied some up wind-jamming over a beef and who has pi led off his CLEARANCE two started the payoff without wait­ YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Whenever you run into could SIU member who is doing con­ Now that the Isthmian Strike Patrolmen is over we have been running were befng sent down and would into a bit of trouble with strike be there in a short time. clearances . If you were on the The crew, however, went ahead beach during the strike, make and began the payoff. During sure you get clearance from your the payoff a Patrolman came port before shoving off for an­ aboard and asked why they had other. delay That's the only way that we in addition, each man should the SIU can satisfacto:i:ily settle keep a copy of his overtime turn- any of our beefs. In refer it all to the west coast for quite a bit and the crew felt that aboard another Alcoa ship across he cut in half. the�;e the After DUTIES has rec0mmended certain action, ent. one else, having t wo arms and men are having an easy time for Th e guy, accord.mg t o th'e p aWe seem to be having quite a the most part. a of possessed was time with. the American Pacific trolman, Baltimore will> get the maships and the tanker outfits from mother-hen complex and thought jority of Isthmian payoffs, so if the west coast. They generally the ship 1'ust wouldn't operate you want an Isthmian ship, that's give the Stewards a hard time unle,ss he was everywhere to su- the place. pervise the operations. regarding the food stores. T.he Nuttall, Alcoa Steamship At the payoff on those ships, At the sign-on a few days later, Company, was in port this we-ek espceially the tankers, they do the Skipper looked as if he had for the payoff. The payoff was not want to okay any of the a long talk with his psychiatrist. scheduled for lO A.M. �ut the overtime, ins t e ad they want to Anyway, he had calmed down Patrolman assigned was held up settlement. DELEGATES' looks fine with a lot of SIU ships portation along with the rest of you and watch his high bl-ood pressure. Can . the way we do things in the SIU. He didn't have He then asked for a day's pay the deal was. as 2nd Pumpman when he was much to say in his defense, so the already paid a full day's pay as Patrolman told him to slow down Assistant the Regular There was a guy on a ship as as a one-man crew. morning, • This week, New York harbor that he didn't receive his trans- By JOE ALGINA Assistant Electrician who quit at came . .. The deadline for port re­ Here's the best of the season: all Departments and ran the ship the contract every It's high time that SIU mem­ mon horse sense. This, also, is bers began to realize that as important. Y.our shipboard meeting is the members they have certain re­ light in MARCUS HOOK · and SIU once FARERS LOG of recent date con­ should be elected-and be sure certain conditions that when you elect a Delegate aboard one of the Browning you choose a member who is re­ sh ips liable, sober and has some com­ those conditions NEW YORK-When a Pat�olin port. There are about 50 or which, when it hit the floor at ma � :"'ent aboard the Sully Hills, 60 ships in at the moment with . the meeting Wednesday night, Pac1f1c Tankers, thJ.S: week he exjobs in plentiful supply. There went over unanimously. pected to be greeted by a hydrai� .a nee.d for Black Gang men Here's hoping that we are able headed ·monster or at least an. ahd. A s. B to get this Hall, as we sure overworked octopus-for accordAlso in port are about eight would like to move out of this ing to the telephone report of the Isthmian ships. Most of them are hot box. ship's Delegate the ship was beno job to payoff and the PatrolONE FOR BOOKS ing run by one man. who bossed in all demning How is any shoreside official of the Union going to improve con­ ditions on the vessels unless :A°ORFOLK SAVANNAH monies least anything about improving condi­ further action in order to remedy conditions. tions aboard those vessels? MOBILE ports, at Crew Learns Not To Pa,off Without Patrolman signed by quite a few members, dough aboard How are condi­ first place to bring up your beefs tions going to be improved if the After a thorough discussion on men who do the most squawking your legitimate beefs, a motion pile off the ships without doing should be passed recommending too much, or are they? time in drawing up a resolution 10:30 have held about ships sponsibilities. CLEVELAND TAMPA of November, 1946, to -September is $35,000 building NO NEWS?? SAN FRANCISCO LOTS OF TIME A com­ the checks for final set­ we reports two poor conditions aboard SIU-con­ weeks. This is a must. tracted vessels. In fact, one At these meetings, an SIU Brother wrote an item in a SEA­ Delegate for each Department Branch Agents of the follow­ Hall the into several and When they came in to get their strike clearances The Patrolman then went over t_hey had no proof of being in the the pay vouchers with the men port they left during the strike. ship as a result, sponsibility to it is your re­ remind him that he isn't doing either himself or the Union any good by piling off the ship with an u nsettled beef. No member has a right to squawk about conditions aboard a ship, if he was too damn lazy to do anything about improving those conditions himself. These is only one proper way to take care of a beef in the SIU,· and that is as we have outlined above. Remember, the next time that you have a beef, don't pile off and found that they were short So, to save yourself trouble, your ship. S ti el\ with the ship, several hours of overtime. get your clearance in the port until your be ef has been fought One Brother, after receiving where you were when the Isth­ through and another victory for his dough, told the Patrolman mian strike was taking place . SIU conditions won. �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOG TO Grain Shipments Are Expected To Boost Great Lakes Shipping Friday. September 19, 1947 STUDY ABROAD By HERBERT JANSEN CHICAGO — Shipping has slacked off in this port somewhat due to the laying-up of several excursion ships. However, we expect shipping to pick up con­ siderably in the near future, especially for the hauling of grain cargoes. Laying in the South Chicago shipyard is the SS City of Grand Rapids. She is having several plates changed due to the licking she takes locking through the Chicago Locks during the season. The Rapids is expected to leave for her winter quarters at Ben­ ton Harbor when the repairs arc completed, and according to the company she is up for sale. Finishing her job on Calumet Park, the SS Michigan went into the shipyard for repairs. She will start on the airfield project next Thursday, and will probably be on this job for more than a year. Last week, the tanker Westcoat paid us a visit, her first since last spring. She used to be on a regular Chicago run, and some of the boys hope that she will make a steady run here from now on. Also in port during the week was the Midland ship, SS W. G. Pollock. She loaded grain for Buffalo. The Clipper Line is again con­ templating the operation of the SS Milwaukee Clipper all winter. V I'MAUMIOM, . \ TMA UMiO/0 I'MAurJio*;, ETC. At the present time, the Clipper is making a trip-and-a-half a day, and will go on one trip daily starting with September 15. After November 1, she will op­ erate one trip daily Monday through Friday, and lay over in Muskegon, Michigan for the weekend. ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRESS There is still a steady flow of Lake seamen coming into the SIU halls in both South Chicago «nd downtown Chicago. Many of these men are taking out SIU books, and the outlook for our organizational drive on the Lakes looks very good. Many of these Lakes seamen are up-in-arms over recent legis­ lation like the Taft-Hartley Act. and are fed up with the news­ paper columnists trying to tell them that Unions are no good for them. Lakes seamen are educated, and can read and understand newspaper accounts for them­ selves. They know that the majority of politicians and newspaper columnists are owned body and soul by the big business inter­ ests, and that anti-labor laws like the Taft-Hartley Act are meant to protect the business interests so that they reap more profits and huge dividends. Propaganda is a very useful ar­ ticle used by the big companies. take the Lake Sailors Union, un­ affiliated. This so-called union was actively promoted by the Cleveland-Cliffs managementL LSU propaganda tries to put over the idea that the LSU is a bona fide Lake sailors union, controlled by and for the Lakes seamen. If this union were actually a bona fide one, do you think that they would attack the SIU so viciously? The truth is that the LSU is much more interested in protecting the rights of the poor downtrodden operators rather than the rights of the Lakes sea­ men. Another interesting point to re­ member is what is being done with the dues which are collected from Cleveland Cliffs seamen. Certainly, what little money is paid into this phony outfit is not used to improve conditions of the seamen. Instead of that, it is used for the purpose of putting out slick propaganda attacking the only union on the Lakes which is ac­ tually doing anything for the Lakes seamen — the SIU Great Lakes District. Despite the filthy propaganda put out by the LSU, they cannot lie about what happens to money that is paid in to the SIU by members. They know that SIU funds are used to fight for conditions and wages for all seamen, and they know that every last penny has to be accounted for and itemized in the SIU annual audited finan­ cial report. Lakes seamen v/ho belong to this company union should stop and think it over. Don't let a phony outfit like the LSU use your money to bat­ tle against improved conditions and wages for the seamen. Make sure that your money is used in a good cause fighting for job security and improved con­ ditions on the Lakes. Join the SIU today and become a part of the only seamen's Un­ ion on the Great Lakes which is constantly fighting to improve wages, hours and conditions. That way you can be sure that the old days of slavery on the Lakes will be gone forever. Five young Americans, interested in the labor movement, sailed for England Monday, Sep­ tember IS. for a year's study at Ruskin College, Oxford. They will study on scholarships award­ ed them through the Institute of International Education. Left to right, Gerald G. Redlin, mem­ ber Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America; Homerta F. 'Watson, secretary to the Secretaify-Treasurer of the Kentucky State Federation of Labor and member of the Office Em­ ployes International Union, AFL; James Tyree, member of. Local 596, United Automobile Work­ ers, CIO; Lucille Thornburgh, reporter for the Knoxville Labor News; and Robert Repas, House Councilor at the school for Workers, University of Wisconsin. Bucko Skipper Headed For Waterman's Brydock By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON—When .shipping is good, as it is now in this port, it always means that on one of the many ships in port there is going to be something wrong; such was the case this week aboard the Bret Harte of Water­ man. There was quite a bit of dissention aboard and it all seemed to stem from the Master, Cy Hancock, a well-known charact­ er to all men who have sailed Waterman ships over the past 15 years. The matter didn't get out of hands as it is with great satis­ faction I report that we will not be bothered with Cy for some time to come. He was taken off the ship and sent to the hospital with the gal­ loping ^hakes. The company re­ lieved him as Master and had him sent to the Mobile boneyard where the company drydocks its bad boys. FUTURE BRIGHT The excellent shipping now be­ ing enjoyed in this port promises to continue for some time to come. We expect quite a few ships in shortly to take the places of those due to pull out. Those in for payoffs this week were the Lorenzo McCarthy, Jor seph Teal, Bret Harte, John Laurence, all Waterman; the Daniel Willard, South Atlantic; Del Aires, Mississippi; Warrior Curran Takes Commie Issue To New Orleans NMU NEW ORLEANS—Joe Curran last week invaded what used to be the communists best strong­ hold in the Gulf, and before a packed membership meeting vowed to fight "until the com­ munist party, which is now seek­ ing control is driven the hell out of this union." His words were well received, and prove again the fact that the rank-and-file members of the Na­ tional Maritime Union are not communists, but are actually the captives of a small and deter­ mined communist group in the union. Joe arrived in the wake of Bill McCarthy, an NMU national of­ ficer who was appointed to re­ place N. O. Agent Richard Sulli­ van. Sullivan and Patrolman Harry Alexander were suspended awaiting trial on charges brought by Vice-President Chester Young and Secretary Ferdinand Smith. A special meeting of the New Orleans branch was held on Wed­ nesday night, September 10, .and there Curran faced the Red is­ sue, and promised to continue the hammer-and-tongs battle to The conference soon turned in­ to an exchange of sharp words between the two union officials, FRAME-UP while the repoiders feverishly "At meetings in New York," took notes. he said, 'the communists have TURN OTHER CHEEK heckled me and called me a ship­ Curran started off by warning owners' stooge. I say that the McCarthy against violence in the National Office led by Chester port. McCarthy replied that Young and Ferdinand Smith rail­ there were only seven commun­ roaded through these charges ists on the beach, and besides, against Richard Sullivan and Har­ ry Alexander in an illegal man­ "we are under order to use no ner for the sole purpose of gain­ violence, to take a beating if we ing control of the New Orleans have to." Curran retorted; branch." "What red-blooded seamen Both Sullivan and Alexander have admitted to member.ship in would take a beating?" His face red, McCarthy leaped the party, but both quit some­ time last year, and threw their to his feet and shouted, "The Red Army retreated all the way weight behind Curran's fight. As soon as that happened the to' Stalingrad. But when they communists started an all-out hit back they hit back all the attmept to force them from the way to Berlin." One charge thrown by Mc­ port, and this was climaxed in Carthy, that Curran had talked the investigation conduced by to a steamship operator and then Young. agreed to release a ship, brought Before the meeting was held, Curran invited the press in for this retort from the NMU Presi­ a conference, following which dent: "That's a lie. Under any other McCarthy did the same thing. Curran walked into McCarthy's circumstances I'd beat your ears pre.ss conference, explaining that off." McCarthy retracted. he worked for the Pilot. stamp out the NMU. communism within Point, Pacific Tankers, and sev­ eral SUP cargo ships. In transit were the Del Rio, Mississippi; Ingersoll, Waterman; James Gillis, Smith and Johnson; Richard A 1 v e y , Isthniian and Edith of Bull Lines. This week Charlie Kimball, e.xofficial of Mobile, came in and paid off the Ingersoll. Two other oldtimers cooling their heels here at the moment are Neil Harmon and Jack Kelly. On the organizing front the towboats are shaping up good under the Marine Allied Work­ ers. So far we have had ex­ cellent response to our organiz­ ing efforts. The Logans Port and Cantigny of Cities Service were in port and were covered by the organ­ izers. All the men aboard seem well satisfied with the way the SIU is going after the Cities Service Fleet and are sure the SIU will cop the election when it comes up. HOSPITAL DONATION The crew of the Del Aires at the payoff last week deviated $29.50 to the brothers in the Ma2-ine Hospital here in Galveston. I'm sure the boys at the hospi­ tal will well appreciate the gen­ erosity of their Brothers aboard the Del Aires. Last week-end Brothers John­ son and Sweeney went fishing and made' a swell catch of 31 trout. The catch sure looked good, but, oh, what an o^or those things left around here! For a while this place smelled like a fish cannery. The tropical hurricane which hit this area a couple of weeks ago made quite a splash, but all hands came out of it safely. Every one down here hopes the birds with the new hurri­ cane buster have a lot of luck with their experiments. We can use something to put an end to these blows. �Friday, September 19, 1947 THE SEAFARERS All Serene In San Juan; Called 'Perfect Port' By SALVADOR COLLS LOG Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers International Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that geeir-grahhers can't he good Union men. Any individual* who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. . Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership whil6 out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. SAN JUAN—For the past two weeks San Juan has been the perfect port. During the' past two weeks I haven't had any beefs of any description to settle on our ships. Things are quiet and very or­ derly, thus the title, "The Per­ fect Port." The only happening to break the serene calm of the Island was a bit of gcndarming by the local police. They put out their hooks and picked up all of our well-behaved beachcomb ers. ment and the new way of life They have been making a halSit One Of The First aboard Isthmian ships.. of this for some unknown reason. NEW -YORK—One of the first To some of them this will come I sent the Dispatcher down to Isthmian ships to hit New York in due time, but others who' re­ police headquarters where he after the Isthmian Strike was fuse to pay any attention to the was told that they were after the the William H. Allen which tied new contract will have to be guys who have been living off up after a three and one-half talked to and impressed with the months trip to the Far East. the gay senoritas in this port. fact that things are different. We went aboara for the payoff This leaves our men out as all The crew of the Allen had of them work in shoregangs at and found her to be in fine style. good reports about the ports they least three or four days a week. The crew of the ship had been visited while on the other side. These fellows are supporting led by a few SIU members who They all managed to have a good themselves and are not sponging had done a fine job of making time while ashore. Much of it the Allen a heads-up vessel. off any of the local populace. was relief just to be away from She was almost as easy to some of the rough conditions We staged a bout here last week pitting Joe Rodriguez, handle as some of our best ships, aboard the ship. That should all Messman off the Jane O, against for the overtime had been cleared be water under the bridge now a fellow named Max Morales. up before hitting port with all that a contract is a reality. One thing that-should be point­ Our boy got trounced, but it was of it okayed and out of th^e way. Part of the credit goes to Broth­ ed out to the men of the Isth­ because the second told him the er Brown, AB, the ship's Dele­ mian fleet and the other com­ fight wouldn't paj'. gate. He did a fine job and the panies as well, that dll overtime It was a good fight until the crew worked with him all the should be turned in within 72 third round when it started rain­ v/ay. hours after the completion of the ing and our boy slid three times Of course, all is not peaches work. If the overtime is two in the ring. His second said that it was no use fighting under such and cream in the Isthmian Fleet. weeks or a month old, it is very There are still some Skippers, difficult to collect. conditions and told Joe' to lay licensed personnel and Stewards Another thing in this i-espect is off the fight. who refuse to see the light of day the fact that sometimes men miss Everyone attending seemed to and i-ecognize the fact that the a ship while in a foreign port enjoy themselves while it lasted. Isthmian fleet has a contract and, unless they catch the ship We set up a strike clearance with is unlicensed personnel. before the payoff, they stand to committee to handle clearances NEW WAY OF LIFE lose all the overtime worked and from the Isthmian Strike. A.ll of not reported. These people have yet to learn the men on the beach here dur­ By putting in for the overtime ing the strike have been cleared. the provisions of the new agree­ Page Sereft Baltimore Shows Real Solidarity, Aids Striking Shipyard Workers By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE — Last week striking CIO Shipyard Workers at the Bethlehem Steel Yards voted on whether or not to end their strike. By an overwhelm­ ing vote they decided to stay out until their demands are met. Our men backed up their playin no uncertain terms. We col­ lected $122.00 at a meeting, and the money was immediately turn­ ed over to the Shipyard Workers strike fund. The Patrolmen Say... Isthmian Replacements Help Shipping In Boston By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON—Shipping and busi­ ness slacked off during the past week, although the waterfront was busy enough. Isthmian vessels have been coming in here at the rate of three each week—this week the SS Steel Recorder, SS Steel Scientist, and the SS Lynn Vic­ tory made stops here and were covered each day of their stay. There are still beefs a-plenty on these ships; but it should be only a short time before the working rules are on paper and Isthmian crews may feel that they are sailing a Union ship. It would appear that Baltimore and New York will benefit most so far as Isthmian jobs are con­ cerned; however, nearly all the Isthmian vessels putting in here so far have called for replace­ ments—sometimes only one man and, very often, as many as five. GALLUP SQUARED The SS John Gallup paid off here during the week with only a few disputes in overtime, and these were settled promptly and satisfactorily. The only other beef on this ship concerned scanty stores and slop chest sup­ plies. These beefs were rectified before sign-on. smooth payoff. Also signing on this past week was the SS Madaket, and it is fairly safe to say that her next voyage will be a great deal hap­ pier than hej^ last. This ship ordinarily doesn't have much turnover at the end of the voyage.- Most of the crew has been on there close to a year. On looking over the galley and sampling the chow put out by the Stewards Department this is readily understandable, as it is the cleanest and best feeding ship the gang ever sailed (indi­ rect quotation—just in case some of our excellent Stewards read­ ing this let out a bellow of rage). The SS Kings Canyon (Pacific tankers) came in here from the Gulf without Cooks. It's a tough situation to have the' Deck De­ partment on time off haunting the Hall trying to shanghai a couple of Cooks, especially when the boys can show indisputably that it is a good ship with good officers. But Cooks are getting to be as rare as the dodo bird and were not available in Boston either. Fortunately for the crew of the Kings Canyon, New York was able to send a couple up here to make the ship before sailing time. The crew was all for getting rid of the Steward, who was no The Gallup had a good crew great assistance during the Cook which contributed greatly to the shortage. Time did not permit any change, however, so no doubt this issue will arise on her next trip up this way. The prospects for the coming week are not so good at this writing, but additional news may be in by the first of the week. pay as soon as the task is com­ pleted there is small chance of losing out at the payoff. Whitey Tannehill Walter Siekmann % % % Bad Mess Those men have been on strike for clo.se to 100 days, and they are just as staunch now as they were the first day they hit the bricks. .We've been respecting their picketlines, and we are with them until they win their fight. Shipping is just about fair, but .should pick up soon. Only three ships signed on here last week, and that's just about par for the course. Six ships paid off and each one was a headache. MUTINY, LOGGINGS The big beefs last week were on the Joshua Slocum, South At­ lantic, and the Eli Whitney, Al­ coa. There were more loggings on the Slocum than there are labor-haters in the U. S. Con­ gress. But we beat most of them, and the ship pulled out with a new bunch of officers on Deck— after the Union insisted that the old ones get off. But on the Whitney, it was far different. Here the crew was charged with mutiny, and that's not a charge to be loosely thrown around. It took a lot of work, and even a spot of luck, but we finally succeeded in clearing all but one member of the crew. One crewmembcr was put off the ship, and the crew held up the vessel for four days. The company then saw the light, and the man was taken back. Plenty of men on the beach here—too many to list in just one column. As soon as shipping picks up, however, they will be on their way to far-off shores and new adventures. MONTREAL The Alcoa Pioneer arrived here in this northern port ten days ago and she was the filthiest scow that 1 have ever .seen under SIU con­ tract. The Stewards Department was in terrible shape with most of the blame for the ship's condition resting with this department. Charlie Moats and I proceeded to straighten her out and, after spending quite awhile aboard ship, -w-e found out where most of the trouble was. Charges were preferred against the Steward and -we per.suaded him to payoff and go to New York to stand trial. After sampling a meal on the scow a change of cooks was de­ finitely in need. This was taken care of to the crew's satisfaction. A few^ other sore spots were T-H LAW HARMFUL weeded out in this Department Most. of the gin-mill discus­ and we finally left her looking sions here are concerned with the like an SIU - ship—clean. Taft-Hartley Law. All hope that This might not have been so it will be defeated soon because easy had it not been for the new it could do labor a lot of harm. Steward, Brother Ross, who is a Working men fought for many real credit to our Union. He took over the Department when it years to make gains, and along was a real mess and within three come the politicians and take days he had whipped it into those gains away by passing a vicious law. shape. We shipped a couple of Can­ Real labor solidarity can put adians to him where they will be an end to all the sly tricks that fortunate enough to ship with a are used to rob the working men. good Steward who is a fine e.x- If labor doesn't unite against the ample of a Union man. vultures real soon, it may be too Mike Quirke late. WITH THE SIU IN CANADA By HUGH MURPHY .the Ireland Prince and the Alaskatheir beef. A new ventilating Prince. The first named is al­ system is being installed, and now VANCOUVER — Negotiations ready tied up by the SIU, and everybody's happy. with the Union Steamship Com­ Our Dispatcher is rapidly go­ pany, the Canadian National the other one will be treated to ing white-headed answering all tSteamship Company, and the the same thing if the company the silly questions that are asked. refuses to bargain in good faith. Canadian Pacific Railway Com­ He worries when there are beefs, The cable repair vessel, the and he worries when there are pany are at a stalemate. Weeks of effort have gone to waste, and Restorer, took on a skeleton crew no beefs. All in all he has a a Conciliation Board has also to shift from Victoria to Seattle happy time. for repairs. In a few weeks she given up hope. I also share part of his misery. will return to Victoria and sign We have applied for an Arbi­ on for a cable repair trip to the The membership keeps me going tration Board, and that is the South Pacific. around in circles, trying to find last resort. It appears that the jobs for unemployed Brothers, • JOB ACTION companies are not willing to give and squaring all sorts of major anything without a fight, and so The coastwise passenger ves­ and minor beefs. the bricks are beckoning. sel Chilcotin was held up for Last week we had the oppor­ Our bargaining sessions with \wo hours right at sailing time the British Columbia Steamship because of a beef. tunity to buy a swell building. Company, Limited, have also The crew demanded ventila­ But we were faced with 30,000 stalled. tion of crew quarters, and after reasons for not doing so—ALL. This company has two ships. a lengthy discussion they won DOLLARS. �7" THE Page Eight AFL Council Refuses To Sign Non-Commie Oath; NLRB Stymied (Continued from Page 1) Taft-Hartley Law may lead off on this particular provision of the law as interpreted by the NLRB's general counsel. ' MAY SEEK WRIT ll'- .i' Already the AFL has threat­ ened to go to the courts to ob­ tain a writ ordering the NLRB and Denham to make available the board's facilities to national unions, despite the ruling that all top AFL officers must sign antiCommunist affidavits. Should the Board comply vol­ untarily, the AFL will refrain from making a court case. This was revealed to Board members this week when Joseph Padway, general counsel of the AFL, appeared before it at the request of William Green _and Daniel J. Tobin, president of the International B r b t h e rhood of Teamsters, AFL. Padway told Denham and Seafarers Help Shipbuilders To Stop Scabs (Continued fro7n Page 1) a strike that could have gone on indefinitely. The day following this latest demonstration of solidarity, the company met with representa­ tives of the union in Washington, and there seemed a chance that the long strike might soon end. Henry H. Gordon, assistant to Mr. Leone, expressed the appre­ ciation of the Shipyard Workers in glowing terms. He said, "All the Locals in­ volved in the strike against Bethlehem Srcel in the New York area deeply appreciate what the Seafarers International Union has done for us. "At a very trying time, the appearance on our picketlines of hundreds of seamen, and the SIU Jeep, built up our morale. "On behalf of the membership of Locals 12 and 13, I thank you." Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street. New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. HEARINGS LOOM POSSIBLE Although it did not commit it­ self definitely, the board may ask AFL and the CIO to pre­ sent specific cases to the board so that they may be consolidated for oral hearings, with the board making its decision after the hearings. Meanwhile, the AFL United Textile Workers Union joined the Teamsters and other unions which seek access to the NLRB on the ground that they have complied with the Taft-Hartley Act by having their local and national union officers sign the anti-communist affidavits. If the NLRB decides that the Denham ruling is correct, it is believed the AFL will not wait for actual dismissal of the cases now pending but would probably go to court to seek an injunction restraining Denham from dis­ missing the cases. LOG Fric^ay, September 19, 1947 Seafarers On Shipbaifders' Picket Watch other members of the board thftt the ruling was unfair and ar­ bitrary and urged extension of the 20-day period before which pending election cases may be dismissed unless the affidavits are signed. It is believed that the CIO has similarly requested an extension of the 2G-day period. SEAFARERS The following: is a list of Seafarers who responded to an appeal by the Shipyard Workers Union for picketline assistance ag^ainst Bethlehem Steel. These brothers turned out in true SIU spirit for the picketline trick at two of Bethlehem Steel's yards in Brooklyn, where they gave much-appre­ ciated support to the CIO shipyard workers in their strike. The LOG publishes their names to give credit for their fine spirit and a well done job. t Eugene Milanesi Danioli Pietro John J. Rombone Jack M. Ford J. Pawlouvich Richard Pinckney F. White Louis Corne James Lawyer C. Esolan George J. Miltner George R. Graham Elmer Abodilis L. Siorkowski W. Mash H. Hill John J. O'Neil C. Busco George J. Smith John L. Nappi Wm. Atchason A. P. Perini B. Bautista L. F. Cambaro George Bryan Bill Brown P. H. Parsons W. Tannehill Walter Siekmann Lindsey Williams George Ruf A1 KenJoe Algina C. Cotrones C. Jacques V. Remolar F. Goavin A. Miltner E. Asmussen A. Lotertc G. Williams C. Skinj'nski J. Dailey C. Loades M. Rialland M. Caldas J. Diaz J. Mayer D. Roszel A, Montemaran V. Matarrese R. Grunder J. Wernboe A. Reeder V. James J. Lopata F. Aponte George Kasprzuk August Hornath Jesus Fernandez Wm. Stephenson Jose Ramerez Arnold Katenbcrg J. A. Wernboe A. G. Nohmid Pauils Kronbcrg Ralph Muller ^ Anthony Esposito Wm. Hichason David McCraken John Wimer Joe Ranivez M. Hansen Frank Amodio Luis Ligon F. Dacanay August Schroter Will Doran Will Jennings H. Childs Frank Keeler L. Edstrom K. Stenberg J. D. Shea G. Clark J. Maldonado J. Wiinderlich, Jr. B. Molonado J. Van Dusen J. Pritz W. Gilman A. Larsen C. Busel M. L. Etchevry R. Korner A. Montemarano V. Matarresi A. Reeder J. Nasser J. Pritz J. O'Neil W. Masko Sawer C. Skszyski F. Aponte S. Kushner G. Smith J. Daily D. Roseel J. Pannolwich R. Grundner E. Gaitmaitan T. Corcoran Lopata R. A. Ektvedt •> W. Kieruif M. Calpas J. C. Diaz J. Prezedpelski C. L. Jacques G. A. Williams R. S. Newnom P,cD. Mouton Harvey Hill Alexander Stumpp Fred Veit Sam Hudgons Patrick Maesbas James Byrne John White Leo G. Burnett C. O. Slary A. Logan W, W. Bickford V. L. Meehan J. F, Fiddler H. Burkhardt Frank Baskaniski A. W. Hauffe L. Lempiainem S. Rathman W. Dolberry A. Slipaneau Q. F. Calnan N. Lyons B. Deval N. V. Erikson W. C. Salainaz G. E. Walton M. A. Andreano F. Edwards A. S. Wins F. Scott E. D. Miller ' MC Calls A Halt To Tanker Sales BOSTON INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS C. Buser. $2.00: D. Albright, $5.00; SS John Gnllup $2.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS J. I. Arrn.s, Arabasz. $1.00; $1.00; j. DeAngelo, T. M. $1.00; Diangson. $2.00; P. Danieli. $2.00; J. Brazil,'$3.00. S. Cambridge, $2.00; J. Keesley, $3.00; T. A. Pukki. $5.00; R. E. James, $1 00; I. Brose, $1.00; V, Speys, $1.00. E. P. Bligh, $2.00; T. Corcoran, $1.00; M. Carrillo, $1.00; W. McNulty, $1.00; F. Reyes. $1.00; Eddie Crvavoha, $1.00; P. Nnujalis, $3.00; C. Morgan. $2.00; R. E. Thomas, $1.00; A. Belyk, $2.00, D. II. Moore, $3.00; R. M. Brangman, $7.50; H. Bursey, $1.00; M. Iturrino, $3.00. ASA. GREY C. J. Blaney, $10.00; G. O'Connor, $3.00; J. Millican, .51.00; W. Wilcher. $2.00; J. Sarayo, $1.00; I-. Dioz. $1.00; W. Kivitchoff, $2.00; J. Antorades, $2.00; M. Schuller. $2.00; A. Schuiling, $4.00; L. Harper, $1.00; B. D'Ornelles, $2.00; S. Integra, $1.00; H. Eriksen, $2.00; E. Marte, $2.00; I. Garcia, $1.00; I. Usera, $1.00; G. Argyroptjulos, $4.00; M. Fasado, $1.00; G. Arnim, $2.00; R. McCullock, $2.00. SEATRAIN N. V. • W. Dargan, $2.00; A. Thomas, $2,200; M. V. Moore, $1,00. SS R. LOCKSLEY O. F, Klein, $1,00; J, F. McLaughliB, $1,00; H. D. Binder, $1.00; D. E. Worster, $5.00; V. E. Schrninke, $2.00; T. W. Ulinski, $2.00; J. M. Prohownlk. $2.00; M. Reeves, $2.00; F, Ploppert, $2.00; A, H .Anderson, $2.00; F. W. Latraverse, $1.00; J. M. Bang, $2.00; E. E. Sullivan, $2.00; C. Oberlander, $2.00; F. J. Balger, $2.00; N. 'Williams $5.00; J. Axelson, $2.00; M. E. San­ chez. $2.00; J. Brown. $2.00; W. E. Porter, $2.00; P. Toniazzo, $2.00; F, Piiikowski, $1.00; J. W. Kaiser, $2.00; ,M. J. Quinn, $2.00; O. W. Hand, $2.00; J. W. Faircloth, $5.00. SS JEAN Caravallo Molina, $2.00; L, A. Beltran, $2.00; P. J. McGinhity, $2.00; Frank Chrop. $2.00; P. C. Eggert, $2.00. SS PATTERSON A. R. Beck. $2.00; F. LaGuardia, $2.00; W. Grohulski, $1.00; A. Espo.sito. $2.00; T. Mcl-lenan. $8.00; A. Padumets, $2.00; J. O'Brien, $1.00; A. Montemarano, $1.00; B. DeLima, $1.00; O. Nelson. $5.00; F. Mastcrson, $1.00; J. Laugaudus, $1.00; S. Kosfeld. $3.00; C. Kasko, $2.00. SS KNOX VICTORY L. J. Oien. $1.00; S. Furtado, $1.00; O. Johanisson, $3.00; W. Lonergan, $1.00; B. G. Bautista, $1.00; Mike Dikun, $1.50. SS WIW. ALLEN H. B. Thomas. $3,00; W, L, McClure, $3.00; Robert I le'nderson, $3.00; W. Carnley, $3.00. SS KATHRYN Julio Figueroa, $1.00; Pedro Gandia, $1.00; Evaristo Juminez. $1.00; Mari­ ano Cortez, $1.00; Z. L. Oliveras,_ $1.00; J. V. Rodriguez, $1.00; Pedro Perez, $1.00; G, Camacho, $1.00; A. Saavedra, $1.00; F. C. Rocafort, $1.00; Wil­ liam Hare, $1.00. SS R. SHERWOOD G. „W. Lowery, Jr., $5.00; A. Pedro, $1.00; F. L. Travis, $2.00; T. Torres, $1.00; K. Vivian, $3.00; G. E. Berry, $2.00; L. Zompetti, $1.00; A. Arancibia, $1.00; y. Meehan, $1.00; C. P. Achoy, $5.00; W. Wentling, $3.00; J. J. O'Donnell, $1.00; H. L. Loll, $3.00; K. Kristensen, $2.00; J. Rasmussen, $5,00; E. Rosa, $1^0; B. Torbick, $1.00; C. Preclaro, $T.00; B. Husjord, $3,00; L. L, Gormandy, $2.00; A, Pedicini, $1,00; G, A. Vila, $1,00; J, Waters, $2,00; C, F, Costanzo, $3,00, SS EVANGELINE R. Peck, $1,00; R, Hillman, $1,00; G, E, DcGrcve, $1,00; M, Vego ,$1.00; J. Polotis, $2.00; T. J. Whelan. $2,00; J. L. Moore. $2.00; P, J, Serranino. $1.00; T, llcggnrty, $3,00; J, R, Smith. $2,00; H, A, Stowe. $1,00; G, Ruggeiro, $2,00; K, L, Madsen. $2,00; E, J, Jazwinski. $1,00; R, A, Ektyedt. $4,00; B, Bailv, $1,00; V, Allen, $2,00, SS BELGIUM VICTORY C, Gansis, $2,00; H, White, $1,00; C, Zygmont, $1,00; F, Prince, $2,00; J, Wilaszak, $1,00:- P, Deveau, $2,00; N. Ritrovato, $1,00; H, W, Ryan, $2,00; C, MacQueen, $1,00; R, Petrio, $3,00, SS YAKA W, Rozalski, $1,00; C, Tillicia, $1,00, SS ED HURLEY R, Hawkins, $2,00; B, M. Baxley, $1,00; L, Reinchuck, $^,00; H, Carey, $2,00; B, Mixon, $1,00; R, Phillips, $2,00; V, Guatafson, $2,00; J, M, Stone, $1,00; G. Reese, $3,00; J, R, Daley, $1,00; W, L. Deery, $1,00; L, Reinchuck, $3,00; J, M. Gurganus, $2,00; E. H. Searcey, $1,00; L. VanSchaik, $2,00; L, M. Dolan, $3.00; W, L. Peel, Jr,. $3,00; J, W, Atkinson, $10,00; C, M, Kirkland, $20,00; B, H, Mead&, $3.00; C. M. Burke, $3.00; T. M. Peacock, $3,00, SS MONROE A. Galza, $1,00; J, G, Napoleonis, $1.00; A. Ramirez, Jr., $2,00. SS R. RUSH W, Clarke, $2,00; S. Woodruff, $2,00; P. Reed. $1,00; R. Sipsey, $1,00; C. Honorowski, $2.00; D. Ramsay, $2.00; R. Pinckney, $1.00; R. Don®van,<. $2.00; C. Emmons, $2.00. ,v'7 A halt has apparently heen called by the Maritime Commis­ sion on sales of United States tankers to so-called foreign in­ terests planning to operate under the Panamanian flag. This indication stems from the Commission's rejection last week of all 38 applications for the pur­ chase of sui'plus tankers for this purpdse. The commission's action thus disposed of all applications on the docket filed by foreign groups interested in purchasing the tankei^s and operating them under registry in Panama. There are still 'other applica­ tions, which intend to seek Pan­ amanian registry. The commis­ sion said thcs'o applications are from companies controlled by in­ terests in the United States. ITF To Hold Meeting In US For First Time For the first time in its his­ tory, the Executive Committee of the International Transportworkers Federation will meet in the United States. This meeting will take place in Wash­ ington, D. C., on September 22 and 23. Most of the U.S. unions af­ filiated to the ITF will be rep­ resented, as well as a delegation of European Railway Union chiefs and representatives of the twenty American Railroad unions which recently became a part of the ITF. This historical meeting will have a great effect on the fut­ ure activities of the ITF in the Western Hemisphere, as well as in the rest of the world. 7 �THE Friday. September 19. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nln* SlU Helps CIO Shipbuilders Stop Scabs The telegram, at the right, received from the CIO Shipyard Workers, touched off a chain of events. From a special meeting, straight through to a mass demonstration on the picketlines. the men of the Seafarers International Union went to bat for their CIO Brothers. WESTERN UNION CXA.S9 Of SlAVKI Thi» I* • futl-Tk(c T«lctr»m or CiWrwolcM Hi 6*' ICTTtd cliarsrm It irw (tica'rd t<r • tuuabk rrmbol sbovr oi precMin(fh< addre^ rx LC-l«<rtfrdr>)U ^ fillAI UM ttvVBis i^ba dau Itaaeo ulnraa.! asd dayUiUra M tn'iL.SDAKIr TIMB al pMt af eric^ Tiaa at naipt la STANir'iUlOTIUI.ai t^( cdOrii ci FiOCC cU ^2 PD i EXTRA It was the same story last year when a dif­ ferent Local of the Shipyard Workers was on strike against the Bushey Shipyards. There. SIU support forced the company to bargain, and brought a quick end to a strike that threat­ ened to continue for months. The strike against the Bethlehem Steel Com­ pany has been in effect for more than 80 days. The ranks of the strikers held solid, in spile of company attempts to split the group by phony "peace proposals." Failing in everything else. ^ NEWYCfiK NY 909A SEP 11 1947 PAUL HALL VICE R^ESIDENT SlU-A F OF L 51- BEAVER 3T NYX THE BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY ATTEMPT INC TO b^tAK OUH STRKE BY OPENING THEIR GATES AT STATEM ISLAM!) AMD .r^TTH AND 56 STREET BROOKLYN YARDsCvILL APPRECIATE YOUR SENDING SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE OfQ 4 UR PICKET LINE 80 THAT YE CAN WI N|A£ HAVE -iEEN OUT 76 DAYS PLEASE HELP LOCAL 12 AND IJ CHARLES A LEONE REGIONAL DIRECTOR. SHIP YARD AORKERS UNION A special meeting was held soon after the receipt of the telegram. The situation of the CIO Shipyard Workers was explained, and at the conclusion of the meeting, after the members present had passed a resolution to assist the st.'ikers in resisting scabs, more than a hundred SIU volunteers left to join their CIO Brothers on the Bethlehem Steel picketlines. the company stated that it would open the doors of the 29th Street. Brooklyn, plant, and that meant a "back-to-work" movement. But this was foiled when hundreds of whilecapped Seafarers shov/ed up on the line. Any plans that the company may have had to im­ port goons came to a dead halt when the SIU joined the Shipyard men on the picketline. This sort of solidarity with other sincere unions has gained the SIU the respect of the entire labor movement. And it has helped the Seafarers, too. During the Isthmiaji Strike, messages of sup­ port came in from many unions, pledging money* muscle, or what have you. Fortunately, we didn't need any help, but it was good to know it was there, in case. Meet the nevx SIU Jeep. Equipped with amplifier, record player, and microphone, this good-will messenger appeared at the Shipyard Workers' picketline, and helped bolster morale. Music was played for the marchers, whose ranks were swelled by the addition of hundreds of white-capped Seafarers. :4 Upper left shows some of the Shipyard Workers as they, with SIU support and assistance, stopped a phony "back-to-work" move on thfe part of the Bethlehem Steel Company in Brooklyn. PJWwF' Left is part of the crowd from some of the industrial plants in the vicinity of the picketing. They gathered by the hundreds to see how an AFL union like the Seafarers came to the aid of a CIO union like the Shipyard Workers. -V - - , ;• 'Mm. Above is what the Bethlehem Steel Company's yards looked like at 29th Street. Brooklyn. Not a soul worked behind#the picketlines. aid the only sign of life is the guard standing in the foreground. Note the dead booms rising in the background. •J - <1 �.-.r THE SEAFARERS Page Ten LOG Friday, September 19, 1947 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS • h i-j Seafarer's Musical Career Launched By Stringed Gift Okay, BrothersLet Us In On It Some secrets are to be kept, but ii you had an in­ teresting trip, or if you met a .character who sent you, let us in on it. That goes for your views on the union, cur­ rent events, or any sugges- u • James Marshall strums a few chords on his recently ac­ quired guitar, a gift from Brother Richard Young, former pro­ fessional musician. Marshall came by the instrument when he and Young were shipmates on the SS Jean LaFitte. If someday the foc'sle fills with rhythmic melodies plinking off a smooth guitar, you might check to see if the master musician is a Seafarer named James Marshall. Jimmy isn't quite ready for a crack at Carnegie Hall, but he might get around to entertaining his shipboard Brothers in fine style if he keeps up his practice strumming sessions. How Brother Marshall and his guitar happened to start going together came about quite acci­ dentally. Marshall, to whom a guitar just meant something you listen to, was aboard the SS Jean LaFitte as Deck Maintenance. Ship's Delegate on the vessel was Richard Young, whose many years of experience as a strum­ ming member of an orchestra had made him expert at tugging at your heartstrings via the guitar strings. GETS GUITAR Young and Marshall got along nandily on the LaFitte's spring \oyage. Jimmy showed an in­ terest in Young's guitar and be­ fore you could say "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar," Broth­ er Marshall was the proud owner of Young's stringed instrument. Now all he had to do was learn how to make the thing work. ... Following up his gift. Young took Marshall under his wing and throughout the trip gave'him lessons in the fundamentals. Four months later—in May—when the trip ended Jimmy had an idea how to handle the guitar with­ out getting snarled up in the strings. "He was a pretty good teach­ er," Marshall said of Brother «' .. JC. ^^3 lions you may have. All beefs of general interest will be an­ swered. Seafarers who think in terms of moon and June and vine and wine can give vent to their rh3^e and rhythm in Log-A-Rhythms. If you have a -camera we will give prominence to your lens ef­ forts. The items sent to us will be displayed before an ap­ preciative audience of 60,000 readers from coast to coast who read these pages every week. Put down the highlights of your experience including the place, time and names and send them to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., N. Y. We will return all snapshots, poems and stories, if so desired. Now is the right time, too! Isthmian Ship, Damaged In Bay, To Enter Drydock Marshall puts his'^hand to the wheel aboard the SS Jean La Fitte. The SS Yugoslavia Victory, an Isthmian freighter, is scheduled to go into drydock for repairs of damage caused when she struck a submerged wreck in Barnegat Bay last Tuesday night. The ship pulled into Pier 17, Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, under her own power. She was on her v/ay from Baltimore, when the mis­ hap occurred, filling the No. 2 hold with water. Her own pumps and those of two tugs and a salvage barge began removing the water from the flooded hold as soon as the ship made the pier several hours later. She was six feet down by the head when she arrived. The extent of the damage was not immediately determined but SEAFARING FAMILY a diver was expected to go to A member of the Seafarers since 1944, Marshall took part work shortly to inspect the ves­ in the Isthmian organizing drive sel below the water. The Yugoslavia Victory had \A ith a four month stint on the SS Twin Falls Victory. He's not 36,000 tons of cargo- aboard all the first in the family to turn to of which will have to be remov­ the sea for a career. On his ed now. The vessel's skipper, mother's side most all of the men Capt. N. J. Oakland, said there in the family engage in sailing had been no danger that she for a living. would sink after the collision Now if Jimmy's musical efforts with the wreckage. can keep pace with his shipping Carrying a crew of 60, the career he ought to do right well ship hfed been scheduled to leave with that there guitar. this week for the West Coast. Young. He really hopes that in a short while he'll be.able to give out with some tickling tunes. Lately, Jimmy who is out of Baton Rouge, La., has been ship­ ping out of New Orleans aboard the SS Del Sud. Food Okay, Need Elbow Room, Is Complaint On Del Norte The beef at the meeting of the crew of the Del Norte wasn't directed against the chow, there was enough of that and of good quality, rather it was the lack of space in wliich to devour the tidbits and gastric feasts set be­ fore them. On previous' trips the crew had an oral agreement with the company allowing the Chiefs to eat in the saloon, but the prac­ tice was discontinued when the Chief Reefer was sent from the saloon and inasmuch as the un­ licensed personnel are supposed to eat in the messroom there Further, the crew recommend­ ed the construction of another pantry and galley for the use of the crew. This, they contend­ ed, would eliminate the need for a seuond pantry and wi)uld. at the same time, greatly increase the speed with which the food is served. The Stewards Department felt that in the meantime the feed­ ing of the crew would be a. simpler task if all members of the crew with the exception of the pantryman and the me.ssmen kept out of the pantry dur­ ing meal hours. This was put in the form of" a motion and car­ ried. ¥C3C3£>'S GOCJD - IF ONE HAS-THE STRENSTH' DELEGATES REPORT was little the crew could do about the matter. Exploring the matter further the crew generally agreed that with the entire unlicensed crew eating in the messhall the space is entirely inadequate and a recommendation was made that the messi'oom be enlarged to facilitate feeding of the crew. The crew of the Del Norte meeting on July 13 while at sea previous to the discussion of the crowded condition of the messhall heard their delegates report on conditions in the re­ spective departments. The deck delegate and engine delegate reported all in order and the stewards delegate re­ ported a large number of new men in his department who were a little new at their tasks but would soon shape up as a fine bunch. An election was held for ship's delegate with Winsley, second electrican being elected by ac­ clamation. The meeting was chaired by Frank (Scotty) Findlay and re­ corded by J. E. Seltzer. Crew Wants Med Care Probe Blasting the lack of speed and diligence in locating medical facilities for injured and sick crewmembers by persons respon­ sible, the crew of the MV Del Oro unanimously voted for a joint SIU and company inves­ tigation in to the matter. Particularly concerned over the lack of medical facilities and equipment on the "West Coast of Africa, the crew felt that they were working under a hardship inasmuch as there were no hos­ pitals of any caliber to which they could take ill crewmembers should they become sick while in Africa. THOROUGH DISCUSSION Both the Jack of hospital facil­ ities in Africa and responsibility of those aboard appointed to handle such cases were thorough­ ly discussed and the decision to caU for an investigation of the matters was drawn up for presentation to the Patrolmen when the ship reached New Or­ leans. Moving from the matter of health to entertainment, the crew passed unanimously a motion to have the radio moved from the chartroom to the crew's messroom. Under discussion it was brought out that the Union had fought for radios to be put aboard ships and as long as it remains in the chart room the crew is "under the mercy of the brass hats as to programs and the time the radio will be played." DELEGATE APPOINTED The ship's delegate was ap­ pointed to carry out the crew's request. Other motions carried called for the putting, into shape of the P.O. mess for the next trip and that the slopchest be moved to another location so the present space could be converted into an oilskin room for the deck gang. Send Plx Every candidate for office in the A8EG election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st, must submit with his qualifications a passport pic­ ture of himself and a short biography of no more than lOd-words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will "be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer, Sea­ farers International Union, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. �THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief ' CADILLAC, Sepl. 8—Chairman Kaulsch; Secretary L. Aman Motion by A. Martin, seconded by J. Gladys that linen be changed at least once a week and a better system of distribution • be inaugurated. Brother Pearce moved that a washing machine be furnished for Deck and Stew­ ards departments; seconded by E. Felicijan and carried. A motion calling for shipboard meeting forms to be furnished by Great Lakes District was made by J. Parker and seconded by Brother Szyakacs and carried unanimous­ ly. It t, FORT DONELSON, Aug. 19— Chairman Harm Nordhoff; Sec­ retary D. Grigsby. Suggested by Brother Lewis that Eng. Dept. blow tubes during the day to de­ crease discomfort to men sleep­ ing on boat deck during hot weather. Brother Clark suggest­ ed that lime juice be available at all times; Steward agreed to speak to Captain m trjdng to meet this suggestion. Captain Robertson was receptive to all suggestions made by the Dele­ gate. 4. S. t DEL SANTOS, May 3—Chair­ man M. B. Ackerman; Secretary Jimmie Davis. Chief Steward elected ship's delegate. Motions carried: thai .slopchest prices be posted; th.Tl man doing sanitary work in each department make a daily check to see that laundry room is clean. Each man is to do job a week, beginning with deck department. Committee of five men elected to handle cases of violations of rules of shipboard conduct. 4 S- 4. FRANCES, Aug. 18—Chairman Frank Rose; Secretary A. Fertera. Delegates reported no ser­ ious beefs. Motions carried: That padeyes be installed on masts and kingposts for safer working conditions; that desks be in­ stalled in rooms not having them, and that Ch. Mate get sufficient soap and matches for trip. 4» 4* 4 EDITH. Aug. 14 — (Chairman and Secretary not given.) Special meeting held for the purpose of donating money to the boys pick­ eting Isthmian ship. Money to be turned ovur to the Baltimore Agent. A. committee appointed to see the Agent and present the money and the names of the men contributing. Comrnlllee: Stan­ ley Kasmirsky, B. Hall and Jeff Gillette. Total $66. RICHARD \AT^S. July 20— Chairman Janowski; Secretary R. Bailey. Delegates reported on their departments. Deck Depart­ ment repprted that all work done by the Captain and Cadet is being recorded. New Business: Motion carried that the next crew get more than prom­ ises before signing on. Motion carried that ship's Delegate see Captain about a larger ration of cigarettes. Motion carried that all personnel, including licensed, clean their mess after playing cards. CORNELIUS GILLIAN, July 4 —Chirman V/illiam Alvaro; Sec­ retary Philip Tole. All delegates reported all in ord'er. New Busi­ ness: New ship's delegate elect­ ed. Motion carried that all erew quarters be painted. Motion car­ ried that no one but unlicensed deck personnel to do sailors' work. Good-and Welfare: Dis­ cussion in regards to keeping all heads and messrooms clean. One minute of silence for biothers buried at sea. YAKA, July 8—Chairman Coifen; Secretary Orlando. Delegates reported on state of their de­ partments. New Business: Mo­ tion carried that no one sign on until all repairs are made. Broth­ er Smith suggested that all dele­ gates make out ixpair list to be sent in from Antwerp. Good and Welfare: One minute of silence for brothers lo.st. at sea. 4 4 4 ALCOA PAG ASUS, Aug. 10— Chairman T. C. Deal; Secretary Charles T. Gilmore. Motion by Paul Valdes reporting permis­ sion of a permit for Charles Vaught. Motion carried that Pa­ trolman and delegates check all ice boxes to see that proper stores are aboard. Motion ..•arried that, after payoff men staying aboard will clean their foc'sles. 4 4 4 J. B. WATERMAN, Aug. 3— Chairman Lavoie; Secretary Can­ tor. Delegates reported all in order. New Business: Motion that one crewmember be brought before patrolman for negligence at work. Motion defeated. List of repairs made and approved by all members present. 4 4 4 JANE O, June 30—Chairman Oscar Nielsen; Secretary William Mims. Delegates reported all in order. New Business: Motion carried to get rest of gear and repairs which were ordered in Galveston. Motion carrirti to levy $1 fine for the following: leaving cups on table; putting cigarette butts on deck, coming in messroom in shorts. Motion carried to go into Good and Welfare. Discussion on keeping messroom clean. 66T YOUR ISTHMIAN STRIKE , CLEARANCE I 4 4 4 HALF HITCH,'Aug. 25—Chair­ man Thomas C. Hickey; Secre­ tary John C. Peet. Delegates re­ ported on their departments. Good and Welfare: Motion cairied that a man be delegated from each department to find out what is needed aboard ship. Vote of thanks to Stewards Depart­ ment. Crew was loud in its praise of Chief Mate J. K. Howell. Mate was very cooperative and all around good egg. Captain Jay also a fine officer to sail with. Motion carried that Steward use his own discretion as to supply of cold drinks. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. IM By HANK 4 4 4 MORNING LIGHT, July 21— Chairman Frank Dobbs; Secre­ tary William H. Ormsby. List of repairs necessary made up and approved. Good and Welfare: Motion made to see about canopy on fantail. Motion made to see that everyone be more quiet in messroom. Charges against a crewman listed with recommen­ dation that he be put on Social Register. 4 4 4 JOHN HAWTHORN, July 13— Chairman L. Joyner; Secretary J. Ladiner. Motion that ^rew strip bunks and leave rooms in clean condition before getting off. Mo­ tion carried to inquire of Brother Higginbotham's condition and if he is still hospitalized to give him financial assistance. Motion car­ ried to replace pillows and mat­ tresses. 4 4 4 WILD RANGER, June 29— Chairman D. Rice; Secretary A. G. Nelson. Delegates reported all in order. New Business: Mo­ tion to have the company install porthole fans. Motion by Sulli­ van to have electric griddle in­ stalled to cook steaks. Steward thanked the Chief Cook for the efficient manner in which he has run the galley and kept down beefs. 4 4 4 JANE O, July 27—Chairman E. A. Reid; Secretary R. A. Creel. All Departments m order except Engine which reports some dis­ puted overtime. New Business: Motion carried that when Patrol­ man comes aboard that ice boxes and store rooms be inspected. Motion carried that no one pay­ off until all overtime is paid. Good and Welfare: Decision to leave the ship clean at payoff. 4 4 4 4 4 4 DEL MONTE, July 13—Chair­ man R. E. Tunison; Secretary J. SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, DiCarlo. Motion carried that July 17—Chairman Maxwell; Sec­ water in shower be changed to retary Spencer. Delegates re­ insure reasonably cool water for ports accepted. Old Business: Exshowers. Motion carried to have tention of time recommended for both messhalls put in first class Chief and Third Cooks. New condition so they can be used to Business: Motion carried to have give full seating capacity for black gang quarters and toilets crew. Motion carried to have repaired. Motion carried to no­ laundry equipped with a new tify Mate to let Steward Depart­ clothes wringer. Crew wishes to ment know 1 hour in advance of express its appreciation of Cap'- early or late meals. Motion car­ tain John Owens. He has shown ried not to payoff unless Patrol­ himself to be a seaman and a man is on ship for payday. One gentleman. Crew hopes he con­ minute of silence for brothers tinues to sail SIU ships. lost at sea. Although shipping in Our Town is a little slow right now this week there are quite a few jobs up on that board from day to day —with no takers. Let's not fool ourselves—every job is a precious thing—and is to be taken seriously. Let's not delay a ship and have it sail short-handed . . . Brothers, before you sail make sure you have a few week's copies of the latest LOGS—and when you're finished with them—don't throw them at the sea gulls—save them for some LOG-hungry SIU ship you're bound to see in a foreign port—and they'll really be glad to get the latest union news . .. In the days to come there will be plenty of shipping when the Manshall plan to help European countries with food, materials, etc., gets rolling along. The Merchant Marine will be busier than ever—if Congress allows the American cargoes to be carried firstly and mostly in American bottoms. 4 4 4 News Item, Jersey City: "The Merchant Marine Veterans Association of the U. S. went on record today at the closing session of its fifth annual convention in favor of making the Merchant Marine a part of the new national defense set-up with a. status equal to that of the Army, Navy and Air Forces under an Under-Secretary of the Merchant Marine." Speakers for the resolution expressed the hope that a merger of the Merchant Marine with the other services would give "the veterans of two wars at sea the same rewards given their comrades in the other services." . . . This finky plan by this small and unheard of organization of presumably retired seamen to shackle the civil­ ian life of the Merchant Marine under a military set-up plus somebody called an Under-Secretary of the Merchant Marine is a dangerous threat to the peace-time life of seafaring union men. 4 4 4 Brother James "Rebel" Melton just sailed in from his eightmonth trip shuttling between Argentina and Spain. Brother Melton says that it sure was a swell trip and that the cheapest part about it was romance . . . Brother Robert McQueen, the oldtimer is in from a trip . . . Brother Dutchy Moore just shipped Chief Electrician on the Isthmian ship. Steel Scientist, which is going to Mobile, then to New Orleans and then to that fly-and-heat filled part of the world—the Persian Gulf . . . Brother Martin O'Connor just came in from a trip that had a lot of laughs. "That's the stuff that makes many a trip worthwhile—sometimes! . . . Brother James W.. "Scotty" Atkins says that the Anchor Hotel in New Orleans is the: only Anchor Hotel and the only SIU hotel down in New Orleans, Indeed! 4 4 4 Brother "Tex" Morfon, who is always buying roses, keeps wearing a coin in his ear, and just recently got himself another tattoo, said that he was going down to Baltimore with his ship­ mate, little "Scotty" Morton ... To Brother Bill Replogle up there on the Great Lakes aboard the SB F. G. Hartwell: Your first and second drawings of Life on the Lakes were excellent. Keep going strong with your artistic work. That second drawing of yours was a perfect masterpiece of truth and humor as it re­ produced what occasionally happens in the deck department when tying up or letting go. Send in some more sketches, BilL some day you'll be glad you kept up the swell art-work! 4 4 4 Here are some oldtimers and the ships they came in on: A Swenson, Seatrain Texas; T. Tighe, J. McCosh; C. Henry, SS GrayJ, M. Richelson, Seatrain Texas; J. Wiscoviche, SS Span Splice; J, Canon, SS Knox Victory; C. Patraiker, SS Coringa; A. D'AmioQ, SS Delaires; E. Blaha, SS Cavalier; A. Banes, SS Jean. �QUINTET OF SOLID SEAFARERS ON THE SS CORNELIA Measures To Curb Cut-ups Urged By Seafarer Good Shipmates Abound Aboard SS Frank Spencer To the Editor: To the Editor: I don't often write to the LOG but like Instant Postum, there is a reason. Enclosed you will find a copy of the minutes of the last regu­ lar meeting held aboard this ship, the SS Del Norte. As long as this ship has been in commis­ sion we have been turning in copies of our minutes to the New Orleans officials to- bo sent in to the LOG for publication, but so far no soap. This is a good ship and a good run. I am the Bosun's Mate and have been on here ever since she came out of the shipyard. Have turned down the Bosun's job several times as I have a regular dream job. The last couple of trips we have had some trouble with gashounds, rum-heads and other performers. Also v/e have the type that after signing articles thinks he is on a pleasure cruise like the passengers and can do as he wishes. If he doesn't like getting up to stand his watch, he doesn't and if he wants to play poker all night and sleep the next morn­ ing, he docs. if any of the crew says any­ thing about it the guy hops on him and calls him a company stooge. Most of us aboard think there should be a set of rules drawn up by the Union to take care of these guys. The rules, however, must be enforced up and down the coast. Also a penalty be placed against Patrolmen and Agents who do not act against these characters. Scoity Findlay SS Del Norte Just a lino in my spare time saying we've a good bunch of shipmates aboard this old South Atlantic scow and a few oldtimers, too. Some of the men aboard the SS Frank E. Spencer are; M. McCune, Steward; Red Barnes, Fireman; J. Kelly, Third Cook; A. Vantillo, AB; J. Costello (Dock Delegate), AB; Joe James (Eng­ ine Delegate) Oiler, and Grady Faircloth (Steward Delegate), Second Cook. DUKE KEEPS BUSY COUNTING 'EM OUT DOWN TEXAS WAY To the Editor: I have been down liere on the border for about two weeks as my wife has been sick. Vv'hile down here I have been refereeing wrestling matches and to­ morrow night I will be in there with the boys. They won't let me wre.stle down here as the boys say I'm too fat. I told them that I was ira SIU condition. I told them I started in the SUP with tin cups and tin plates and if I could take the old days I could take any­ thing that could be handed out in the ring. There has been a lot of squab­ bling coming up about tripcard shipping. Before the war a full book member took 60 days to get a job. Now is the time for a full book member to protect him­ self and his union by taking the jobs. It is our job to talk to the younger members and give them the score. The Agents can't do it all and the Patrolmen are doir^g all they can with the tools they have. Duke Himler T'WO IN HOSPITAL Aboard the Bull line ship on its recent trip to Bremerhaven, Brother John F. Hisko took this photo of five of his shipmates. From left to right, as identified by Hisko, the Seafarers are: Charles, Ching-o-ling, Ernie, Jumbo and Defrettes. Lack Of Union Savvy In Members Depresses Oldtimer; Action Needed To the Editor: In his column, "Clearing the Deck," which appeared in the LOG July 25, Paul Hall stressed the necessity of closer coopera­ tion between the Assistant Elec­ trician and the Chief Electrician. (How true this is). Many members are depending on their union book to do the job for them. And everyone will agree that such a thing is an impossibility. But it happens on many SIU ships. It seems you t..n no longer teach some of t'" . .. oung Broth­ ers the ropes. If you attempt to do so many of them blow their tops. Either they tell you they are good book members, or if they are permit men they say they believe you're riding their backs for that reason. CAN FOUL UP AG,\TN If they act like this when an effort is made to help them do, a neat job while on those rosebox Libertys, then they probably will do the same thing when they get on our fine ships. Of course, they tell you that this is a lot of chicken and that there is no difference between a Liberty and a CP-3. I'd like to ask t'ne SEAFAR­ ERS LOG to keep on batting on the matter of Union education, taut at times it makes me sick to do so. Every time we hit port and get copies of the LOG and a few magazines, the first thing some of these youngsters Check It - But Good • - Blfc. Checa itie slop cnest Pefore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all tho things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. get rid of is the LOG, while the magazines with the nudes linger on week after week. In view of this attitude on the oart of some of the guys 1 feel the program must be changed. 1 don't know how, but it must be done. It doesn't pay to sail Stew­ ard or Bosun anymore under these conditions. If we try to do our part, we must either carry the agreement in our pock­ ets to make dead sure we are right, or we are dragged before a trial comniittee. It is true that charges are thrown out in a good many of these cases, but who wants to be bothered by a group of young­ sters who are quite sure you are too old to sail and too fatherly to make counter-charges against them. 1 wish I knew what to do. 1 wish someone would suggest what to do in many of these cases. 1 have been going to sea longer than I care to remember. Sometimes I feel that perhaps it is best to forget all about it and make believe that the next trip will be different. V. Perez SS Smith Thompson Log-A-Rhythms At the present time we have two of our Brothers in the hos­ pital and it looks like we'll have to leave them here in La Pallice, France. Red Barnes and J. Kelly are the men who are hospitaliz­ ed. The ship's erew took up a collection for these two men and everybody aboard gave money, cigarettes, candy, chewing gum and other items they ean use. The skipper is a good head and he likes the SIU way of doing things. Also calling at this port is the SS Fort Stevens, Pacific Tankers, with an SUP crew from Frisco. We joined some of them at the local bar for a drink and a chat on the news of the day. Stan Cooper SS Frank E. Spencer It Doesn't Pay By JAMES (POP) MARTIN You say, in this atomic age. Just write the LOG and till a, page With guff and gossip and stories Of things befall you on the seas. One must get on in modern days. Been told that poetry never pays; I'm going places; on my toes. Come on along, to Sloppy Joes. Send ballads, sonnets, anything Besets your mind while wandering, Bui tell me. Matey, if you please. Is there any future in such as these? Let Lady Gregory weave the spells Your Chanons, Popes and Sue Glaspells, Gene O'Neill, Synge, John Gay, We heard that writing does not pay. I cannot sail the writer's craft. Am not a bloke can take that gaff. "Burn midnight oil," and all that rot. Your poetry page can go to pot. WJiere's Milton, Shelley, Walter Scott, Shakespeare, Shiller, all that lot In the marble orchard, all unsung. For a grave to seek by setting sun. Who is Francois Villon, What did he do? "Through the door of darkness," he passed through With Omar, Keats and Goethe grey; Who wrote the 'Ancient Mariner,' pray? No, Matey, I'll just stop along. In seas and ships where I belong; Let laureate Masefield weave the rhyme, I'll serve the ships that sail the brine. For I've a date in Val Parais With a dark-eyed dame that's all the rage. So douse the beers; I'm on my way, ' I know that writing does not pa.y. Bobbie Burns and Thomas Moore, Dante, Browning, Goldsmith, sure. V/ho'd travel with a crew like that? Why, Mate, you're talking through your hat. Give me a skipper—hard as nails, A Mate who knows where for he sails. When we dress ship, you bet your poke It's not for any scribbling bloke. So, can the chat, I'm on my way, I'll write no poetry today. �Friday, September 19. 1947 Sees Union In Position To Expand Further THE SEAFARERS All Smiles LOG Page Thirteen Uncle Otto Serves Up Some Choice Items Concocted Aboard The Seatrain New York To the Editor: Just a few notes on the Seatrain New York as she plows her The Isthmian Line win puts way along heading for New the Union in a strong position to York. grow even larger. The Union is The Seatrain New York has a now beginning to take its place very good crew at present. Jack in the sun, whore it should have Van Gelder is Skipper at the been all these many years. I moment but Captain Dalzell will have been in the Union since it return when he recovers from started and have watched it grow an illness. The First Mate, Aug­ and have been in all its fights ust Haiiin, doesn't like the fel­ and it can bo said that of all the lows to bring beer on board but wonderful fights -we have been he's a good old skate and will in and won, the Isthniiaii is prob­ leave soon. ably the greatest of all of them. Robert Hillman is bosun. Rob­ It seems tliat the last couple of ert Hemekens, a demon for fish, years the Union has really start­ is acting AB Maintenance. He's ed going places. a king-size Seafarer weighing I remember for a long tinie 220 pounds. Seafarer Red Turner, Oiler, when nobody has even heard Olar Reiersen, Car Deckman, about the SIU, and we were just rests on the rail of the Pacific takes care of his police dog like a very small outfit without even Tanker SS Fort Stanwix, dur­ no one else I've seen. He even a decent place to sit down to ing voyage between Curacao takes him to the Seatrain Tavern Uncle Otto says the 540 pounds of Seafarer membership in and England. wait for a job. photo above were "two hungry boys on the Seatrain New York." in Belle Chase for a glass of At left is Robert Hennikens, AB, weighing 220 pounds, who is Lots of us Seafarers have had beer. "a great lover of fish." His shipmate is Jim Stickney, 320-poundthe opinion that some day with SS WM. MULHOLLAND On sailing day, after coming er. Jim won't turn his nose up at any food, according to Otto. the right kind of breaks and the DECK DELEGATE aboard from the Seatrain Tavern, right kind of fellows in office and a special meeting was called. the right support by the mem­ HEAVES A LINE Boy, this was a hot one and wants a cup of coffee in a clean turned in his overtime sheet he bers all that could be changed. To the Editor: listed 28 hours of overtime. nearly ended in a free-for-all cup. In New Orleans he was paid Well, Brothers, it has been This was a good turn and it I am sending a few lines to battle in the crowded messroom. changed. There is no reason now was really a success at Belle off for the two weeks trip minus ON THE WARPATH from the way things are going, the LOG before leaving this Chase. The pantry was clean and overtime for peeling potatoes. port. and from the attitude of most no dirty cups — even the Cap­ He was to take another trip but Uncle Otto demanded an ad­ My ship is a Waterman Lib­ the crew made him take a walk everybody in the Union, that we tain washes his own cups. journment claiming the meet­ down the gangway. Performer's cannot really start some sort of erty, the SS Wm. MulHolland. The crew's messroom is the ing was out of order. Cause of not wanted. action now to make the Union We signed on in Mobile on Apiul the trouble was the tardiness of cleanest I have ever seen in port Other than this experience, even a hell of a lot bigger than 11 and loaded in Gulfport for tripcard men in returning to take and at sea. Everyone cooperates Japan. we have a fine bunch of men it is. their watch. This put the book- to make things pleasant and they By the way, any of you Sea­ and a smooth operating ship. Every man should obey the are really pleasant. I know, members on the warpath. farer's pulling into Nagoya, Union rules now and do any and Uncle Otto The Saloon Messman also took having been on 107 ships. everything he possibly can to watch your step, because our This is an example, a messSteward off for two days without any help in the Union's beefs without dear MPs over there are plenty room can be kept clean at sea Seatrain New York one to take his job. tough on us. having to be asked or told to. or in port. A good crew did it. Chief Cook Dickson returned We left Japan bound for Hon­ Fi-aternally, from the hospital. Baker BurCREW'S PROBLEM olulu to load scrap for Montreal, N. S. Ellis but after six days of waiting and ron acted as Chief Cook assisted We had an unusual experience still no scrap iron, we wound by Uncle Otto while the ship last trip. By mistake an extra Don't hold your pictures SIU BLOOD DONORS up hei-e in Vancouver loading was short a Chief Cook. messman was on board in New and stories of shipboard acti­ grain for England. THANKED BY A new Steward Utility came Orleans and made a round trip vities. Mail them to the Sea­ Well, it looks like the boys on aboard at Belle Chase in com­ back to N.O. MEMBER'S WIFE farers Log, 51 Beaver St„ this scow will get a nice payoff pany with his load of eight suit­ During the voyage he didn't To the Editor: anyway. We had a few minor cases and trunks. He is moving New York 4, N. Y. If you turn to and when he was told from New Orleans to New York beefs when we pulled in, but haven't the time or don't feel I wish to try to express my to peel some potatoes for the deep gratitude to the Seafarers the Patrolman here, who is I'eally where he will pile off. in the mood, just forward de­ cook he refused to do it unless who so generously donated their on the ball, got them all squared Good food and a clean ship is he would receive two hours tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ blood to save the life of my away. the motto of the Seatrain New overtime. He finally peeled the tures will be returned if you Our old man is a nice skipper, York. In the Officer's pantry a potatoes for one meal in five husband when he was seriously wish. I wish all of Waterman's skip­ sign reads: Please wash your days. He took off in New York ill. pers were like him. We also cups and dishes, someone else for two days and when he re­ My husband, who is also a SIU member, is recovering nicely have a swell crew, most all of them from the deep South. thanks to his union brothers. Well, guess I better sign off I can only say that this action for now, you will be hearing proves to me that the motto of To the Editor: from me in other ports. and the SIU was just the out- ^ the LOG, along with my new adyour union "Brotherhood of the fit to do it. Good luck all the dress. As you can see I am Would have written sooner, Sea" really means just that. H. E. Franklin way. down Norfolk way. I'll drop into but this Navy keeps a man busy Thanks a lot. Deck Delegate I wish I could have hit the the Hall the first chance I get. and no overtime, either. I just SS Wm. MulHolland Mrs. F. Barth got the dope on the Isthmian bricks with you guys, but I had LOG IS POPULAR strike. I figured it was just to be content with rooting from Oh yes, before I forget it. I about time someone showed the sidelines. those boys what the score was— I am enclosing a donation for received a letter from a fellow on a ship in Antwei'p. He ask­ ed that I send him my copies LAFITTE SHIPMATES of t'nc LOG when I was finished with them. That is rather im­ SUGGESTS "WHITE CARD" HOLDERS-WAIT possible for me to do as there are quite a few SIU-SUP men in UNTIL BOOK MEN THROW IN CARDS this outfit and that paper takes Because of the many "white card" men hanging around the quite a beating by the time aU Dispatch counter on the second floor of the New York Hall during hands hav^e gone over it. I'll en­ shipping hours, the members are forced to keep crowding back. close his address and trust you'll I would suggest, therefore, that holders of the white cards be kept send him the LOG regularly. away from the counter until the members have thrown in their That's about it, fellows. Hope shipping cards. to hear from you all soon. Un­ (Name withheld on request.) til then, the best of the best Book No. 49283 I and smooth sailing to you all. To the Editor: Send 'Em In Navy Man Rooted For SIU In Isthmian Beef THE BEEF BOX ANSWER:—The Brother's suggestion is a good one since it would facilitate the dispatching procedure. The "white cards" referred to are simply cards giving the bearer admission to the Hall. These men wait around to take jobs rejected by book men and permit men. If they would step to the rear of the dispatch­ ing room until the members have thrown in their cards as sug­ gested above, the possibilities for confusion and delay would be greatly reduced. It would result in speedier action for all hands, including the "white card" holders. David (Red) Harvey, F 2/C 105th C. B., USNAB Annex 3, Barracks 13 Little Creek, Va. Mike Castro (left) Wiper, and Fred Perry, AB, get up off their aching backs to allow Brother James Marshall to get a "shot" on a recent run of the SS Jean LaFitte. P.S. Give the Marcus Hook ! Hall and Blackie Cardullo a 'hello for me. �r"" THE SEAFARERS Pdffe Fourteen f. ; Taft-Hartley Law Fated For Doom, Says Member To the Editor: 1- J S In all probabilities certain portions of the Taft-Hartley Law will be complied with by the executive board of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor, particulary the requirement of signed affidavits stating that Union of­ ficials are not communist party members. This does not mean, however, that the board has any respect for this requirement, and it will be a bitter pill even for some of the board members who have been outstanding in their cpndemnation of communism. Some of them have been more outspoken than Taft and Hartley themselves on this important subject. EXTENSION POSSIBLE can people for the law, and it should be a lesson to the legis­ lators of this country that when the people 6f the nation as a whole do not respect and believe in a law, it is impossible to en­ force it. But, nevertheless, they will try for years to put this yoke around the neck of the American work­ ers, just as they tried for almost 1.5 years to enforce the Prohibit­ ion Act. Henry W. Chappcll Seafarer Rates Atlanta, Ga., Second To SIU Maybe some day it will also be To the Editor: a requirement for these elected Just a short line to say I really officials to sign statements to appreciate receiving the LOG to the effect that they are not mem- keep in touch with the up-todate news of our Union, the SIU and^ fellow shipmates that I have sailed with during the time I spent with the Seafarers. I quit going to sea a year ago, to my sorrow, and found my­ self a shoreside job in Atlanta, Georgia. The life at sea was hea­ ven compared to returning ashore and finding scabs and money pinchers, all of them anti-union. Long live the SIU and may it prosper in the years to come. As a book member and one­ time seaman, I know the SIU is getting my backing even though bers of this odious party. A the shore and the idea of home certain well-known radio com­ life has me baffled for the time mentator (Walter Winchell in being. People don't know what his broadcast of Aug. 31) said they are missing until they get a that President Truman would taste of the SIU. oppose Taft and Molotov in the Since I am in an unbalanced, presidential race next year. insecure financial position at Too much interference by gov­ present, my donation to the LOG ernment officials in labor-man­ will have to come later. Keep up the good work and agement affairs only tends to create more strife. Witness the here's hoping that luck and suc­ current trouble in England's cess will carry the SIU all the coal mines. The same that hap­ way to the top. I'd like to take time out to say pened last year is again breaking hello and good cheers to fellow out this fall. shipmates that I had the oppor­ English workers resent too tunity to sail with during some much of this type of interference fine voyages with the SIU. and show their resentment by Thanks a million for sending me •means of labor's only weapon— the LOG. the strike. American labor will B. C. Blair, Jr. do the same. Atlanta, Georgia. SAME FATE The Taft-Hartley slave act is going to be just like that noble experiment of Prohibition. The 18th Amendment to our Con­ stitution took the saloon away from the corner and put it in ed an era of lawlessness and most American homes, and crcatviolence, until finally it was re­ pealed in its entirety. The repeal was the result of the lack of respect of the Ameri- LOG THE-- ^SMILING BOSUN' •'< • Dutchy Claims New York Gals Top The Crop To the Editor: Saw "Bull" Sheppard talking to Mike Rossi, the original "Smil­ ing Bosun," whom we now call the "bouncing bartender." He is firmly anchored at Miles Bar on 47th Street, New York. He still makes with that famous smile when one of his old shipmates heaves alongside. Incidentally, they have a gal there nafned Sonja who is as swell a person as the Sonja who owns the bar under the Philly Hall. Must be something in the name. Let's change all girls' names to Sonja. "Bull" claims there are some pretty girls in New Orleans, too. I've been on Bourbon Street, so if you New Orleans boys can produce any gals to compare with these New York chicks, I will come down and stand drinks for the house. A small house, that is, suh. Are you there, Keith Winsley? These New York girls are just Seafarer Mike Rossi, now referred to by his pals as the dying to mee you. Never let it be said that Keith Winsley stood "bouncing bartender," according to Dutchy Moore, is holding back and let a poor girl suffer. down a job in New York. He's mixing them up for the guys I don't believe Now Orleans who have one foot on the brass rail. can top these gals unless Dotty is back in town, and she don't count unless I can get a date. I'm staying at the Sherman Square on Broadway and 71st Street where the folks all meet. If you get here and I'm not beef led the entire formerly dis­ around just mention my name To the Editor: gusted crew to commend the of­ and you'll get^along. After reading the September ficials of Baltimore for a job well Dutchy Moore 5th issue of the SEAFAPiERS done. LOG, which included the ^letter Men can talk a lot, but action of Brother V. Perez blasting the means more to the membership Musician Keeps Tuned Baltimore Hall, I feel that it is of this union. I can say that with With Seafarers Log time to put forth a word in be­ all the charges that were against To the Editor: half of the Union officials here me and the rest of the crew, the My brother-in-law, a mem­ in Baltimore. Baltimore officials did a fine job. ber of the Musicians Union, Having just returned from a I feel that this brother should trip on the Joshua Slocum, South have looked into the matter fur­ asked me to request you to send Atlantic, aboard which we had ther before sounding off. We all him the SEAFARERS LOG. He more beefs than any ten ships, can blow our tops whenever we is a good Union man but his I wish to praise the manner in wish; that is our right, but in my work keeps him with the bosses which the beefs were handled book Baltimore is doing its best so much he doesn't have time to by the officials of the Baltimore for all members hitting that port. hear the workers' views. En­ closed is his address. Branch.. Michael Thornton M. Collins Their manner of settling the New Orleans, La. Baltimore Baltimore Doing Good Job, Replies Brother To Critic PREVIEW OF THINGS TO COME Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as possible. That's the SIU wayl Friday. September 19. 1947 A soon-lo-be-repeeted scene on fhe Great Lakes shows the SS George Ingalls, automobile carrier of the T. J. McCarthy Fleet, carrying a fresh batch of automobiles across Buffalo Har­ bor. Breaking its way through the ice floes, the Ingalls was one of the first to ply the Lakes after the ice broke last spring. Photo was submitted to the LOG by Great Lakes official Alex McLean. SS Newhall Hills Survivors Find Smoking Prohibitive This ship is up for sale, so if any of you brothers would like This is my first attempt at a dead end ship, here is a chance writing to the SEAFARERS to become a shipowner. LOG. Is there any chance of getting We have just received clip­ the LOG sent to us here in pings from the LOG, and it was good to read the articles about this ship, the Newhall Hills. ^POFF-PUFF) NOT There are only 13 of us left ^ BAD FOR % 1.25 on the ship, more or less one big happy family with more rank and file man than officers, so there isn't much room for beefs. After this ship was moored here the British customs put us on a dead ship status. This means that we can not purchase cigarettes from the slopchest anymore, .so if we want to smoke we have to buy our butts ashore. England? We- may be here for BUTTS AT PREMIUM some time and it is always nice The weeds they refer to as to know what is going on around cigarettes here cost 68 and 70 the ports. :ents a pack. Two weeks ago Well, this is all for the time the Kings Customs allowed each being. Hope you can send us man one cartoij from the slopthose LOGS. chest, at $5.37 duty per carton, Barney McNally plus the six bits they cost in Gravesend, Eng. the slopchest, making a total of $6.12 per carton. How's that for (Ed. Note: The LOGS you cheap smoking? requested are on their way.) To the Editor: �THE Friday, September 19, 1947 SEAFARERS Page Fifieen LOG m BIIUJETIN M/' 11 PERSONALS Unclaimed Wages — Moran Towing Co. JOSEPH YONICK Contact Miss F. Juhiisuii, 1200 Fitzgerald Street, Phila. 48, Pa. J. 1 t FPANCIS PASCHANG Get ii touch with Messrs. Freediuan, Landy and Lorry, 1015 CliesLnut Street, Phila., Pa. This is in connection with the claim of Paul Tansky against the Lucius Q. C. Lamar. % % ERIC SHEEHY Write to your mother, Mrs. Alice ShcehjT td Castkmaine Street, Padd W 2, Brisbane, Aus­ tralia. XXX HUGH DAISEY McWILLIAMS Your si.st'jr reports that your mother is sick. Contact Miss Edith . McWilliams, 812 Pryor • Stieet, S.W., Atlanta, Ga. XXX THOMAS L. LESTER Contact your wife at the fol­ lowing address: Box 57, Worces­ ter, Mass. XXX RICHARD ASPLUND Get in touch with Bruno Zagorda at the SIU Hall in Phila­ delphia. 17 BATTERY PLACE, Lloyd Thomas MV FARALLON Donald Furr L33 Carl Appleov. Jr Willis Reed 11.20 Clifford Heudrick Saichi Kinoshita 1.60 Bradley J. Heydorn William Taylor 1.60 Clyde Parker Raymond Sly 5.87 Eugene Walter Clarence Hancock 9.07 Edmund Giza Gunnar Gundcrson 9.07 Trent Doscher 7.74 John Schulte Frank Carbone 9.34 Milton Walker Lloyd Fanum 9.34 Lloyd Tiiornas Afton Bush 9.87 Michael Hanson Carmen Immediate Vladislav Turlik 6.04 Richard Surmacz Cary Appleby, Jr. 13.60 Michael Motieska Richard Han.son .... 13.07 Russell Lee James Reynolds .... 5.60 John Hawkins .... 2.94 Wiley E. Parratt -. Bull Allen 3.20 Ricliard Motley William Belcher .. 4.54 Clarence Hancock Richard Kipp Carl Appleby, Jr. 2.40 Raymond Sly 37.98 Lloyd Fanum Johannes Lorents Russell Lee 51.44 Carmine Imrnediato Burl Allen 3.69 George Petroff William Belcher 4.32 Jack Mclndoe Thomas McBrayer — 35.15 Monte Blue .. Bernard E. Samuels 5.94 MV FIRE ISLAND Cecil Saunders 1.36 Berm.rd Turk Fi-ed Henderson 34.05 J. H. Asiiurt Wallace Kent 3.78 Royce C. Biene Henry L. Pruitt 7.85 Arnold Comeaux Arthur Grosham 7.85 Joe C. Arnold John Devcls 15.02 Cecil Garner • JAMES^ H. BLACK Homer Gilbert 1.75 William T. Cowart Please get in touch with G. E. Robert Page 44.70 Weaver RR No. 2, Green Ridge, Lester H. Bell James Stephenson 26.96 Vernon E. Jacobs Missouri, as soon as possible. Harold Barnes 2.16 Robert G. Huff Norman A. Powers 2.51 Thomas R. Moses Francisco Tirelli 11.34 Kerney A. Pugh Paul M. Lo Cicero 2.15 Lexie Tate ASHTABULA 1027 W?st Fifth St. Roland Squires 22.72 Phone 552:3 Robert J. Glover 14.87 Andrew N. Boney BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Frank Nowakoski Calvert 4539 Charles Moravec 18.00 James P. Ansbro BOSTON 276 State St. Philip Syrax 2.24 Homer O. Diamond Boudoin 4455 Cecil Williams 11.08 James E. Keyser BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. 15.18 James E. Stewart Cleveland 7391 Aaron Jenkins 46.37 James W. Mclnnis CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Walter Connor * Superior 5175 Richard Pittman 33.30 Hugh T. Collins CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Robert Rosekraus 19.99 Melvin C. Foster Main 0147 17.17 Melvin J. Smyly DETROIT 1038 Third St. Joseph Woodington 13.26 Joseph J. Kemps Cadillac 6857 Fred Cook DULUTH B31 W. Michigan St. William T. Shaw 2.24 Joseph Kaplan Melrose 4110 Clifton Goodwin 23.45 Paul Beck GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. Alfred Healy 11.89 Raymond R. Pfeifer Phone 2-8448 David Arscott 5.52 John L. Morton HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 58777 John Burke 6.72 John J. Culeton JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Paul Magro 7.51 Douglas H. Sylvester Phone 5-5919 Robert B. Mitchell 5.22 Willie A. Raley, Jr MARCUS HOOK l>/i W. 8th St. Charles Potter 5.69 Thomas J. Hilburn Chester 5-3110 David Johnson 24.53 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Thomas O. Cain Phone 2-1754 Valand Copeland •. 20.79 William' Hawkins MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. James Reynolds 106.11 George Allen Burke NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Eugene Walter 8.44 Antonio Fazzio Magnolia 6112-6113 Clyde Parker ; 84.69 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Lewis L. Gill 7.33 Billy J. Williams HAnover 2-2784 John Schulte SIU HALLS NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. LOnibard 3-7651 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Douglas 25475 S.\N JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Phone 8-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-1323 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Garden 8331 VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. Pacific 7824 Isthmian Seamen On June 16. the wages of Isthmian seamen were in­ creased 11 3/10 per cent ef­ fective that date with no re­ troactive _^pay. Men sailing Isthmian did not receive the April six per cent increase with retroactive pay to Jan­ uary 1st won by the SIU from its operators. Thus men sailing Isthmian have no retroactive pay due them for the last wage in­ crease. Edwin E. Hancock Jack M. Sumerlin Jimmie Jackson Roy M. McCance Rease C. Lumpkin James D. Hicks George T. Brannon Jackson E. Rogers George M. Hamoek Felix M. Welch Je.ssie L. Painter Paul L. Painter John F. Elmquist Thomas E. Tucker John MeKenna W. W. Soderman Frank Bernzatt R. L. O'Dowd B. R. W. Guthrie .-. Salvatore Candela Joseph J. Kemp NEW YOPJv 5.26 4.27 Harold W.. Lawrence James H. Andrews 3.22 James B. Dixon 2.40 Mai-vin J. Blanton 2.58 2.40 Truman Solomon Gay ...... William Crimbic .. 6.34 Laurie P. Smith 2.40 Culbcr E. Stevens 6.79 1.34 Donald L. Sollie Truman S. Gay 9.07 '^ATilie E. Parrott 2.14 T,ouis B. Clyde 3.22 Ben H. Faulk . 3.47 James H. Andrew.s 63.64 3.4" Roy Lee Belz Henry L. Puritt 35.98 Kenneth A. Jaeger 2.67 Geor.ge A. Haase 31.17 13.0" Jo.seph Kaplan 13.0' George T. Brannon 24.35 i-k-ed McDonald Easter Pl.C" Paul Beck .. .. 34.25 j.Jarne.s D. Hicks 6.14 Raymond R. Pfeifer ,. 20.06 .40 ' Cliaries T. Donaldson Lloyd F. Walker ,. 8.17 2.40 Kenneth L. RickcLs Joh;i B. Ram bo ,. 2.14 l.GJ Jolrn A. H':)rfman Ferral McRancv 2.14 Au.-<tin G. Evans 2.20 Wilbur L. Smith . 3.50 Toiral .McRancy 2.0) Arthur F. Sabourin . . 3.66 1.60 '.urthur F. Si bourin Ted B. Lewis 4.39 |.John B. Ra:nbo .80 Albert .1. Tiioma.s . 14.55 Jihn T. iiic-k;-, 9.2) George M. Hamiooek . . 12.78 9.20 dOi'iiCKt E. Durden Joe C. Arnold . . 8.50 j Tiiomas E. Tuelccr 21.0! John W. Diuvan 9.30 Jor.eph J. Kemp 23.47 W. J. Marioneaux 8.91 Mu" Anderson 36.44 Edward Wicak . 5.20 iilal R. EliK 2.1.5 William L. L:r.vski . . 3.73 11.-i3 N. M. Hum William L. Mayficld . . . 34.54 William L. Law.ski 31.22 Ellis I!. Williams . 7.00 3.27 Robert W. Hrbert 11.81 1 Iireniy Co:; Wendell L. Lakewood . 14.93 1.92 Ralph H. Crego 4.23 34.54 5.95 J. H. Weaver 1.03 William L. ulovfield 33.14 5.95 Marion O. Salver 1.08 Ja.nres Lvnch . 14.93 10.43 Claude Simpson i.oa Frederick G. Madsen 2.34 30.43 Lloyd F. Walker .72 Edward Wicak . 30.79 Robert Hebert 46.54 Albert W. "Gatewood .... 3.23 . 34.54 44.05 J. A. Ferdensky 3.26 John W. Duncan . 16.33 W. J. Maricneau.x 2.10 Char!c:5 Jcffers ,3.7.3 1( George T. Swoder 51.14 85.30 James R. Bright .3.73 i 5.14 33.45 F)-ank Bernzatt 39 0 )! Lowe Worrsl M. J. Delaney 9.24 G.05 B. R. W. Guthrie 6.72 7.00 2.13 John P. Stanford 7.00 i George L. Seymour' 1 David B. Scb.aufler 26.60 22.20 Andrew T. McDonald . 15.49 ] 3.26 8.56 ' Currie W. Harges 8.87 James Marshall Preston R. Ttiompson 3.73 9.62 John McKenna .94 31.01 4.80 Kenneth W. Spiers 28.94 Peter J. Pa.sinosky Dominick Gonzalez 3.26 25.32 James S. Kizcr 7.12 21.50 Irwin L. Benefield 3.35 10.64 Hugh Vogt 2.26 1 31.72 Jean Batiste Saucier 1.95 i 25.70 William L. Donald 2.02 CHARLES 0. LEE 19.17 Willie J. Squires 2.34 Get in touch with R. F. Weav36.66 Charles F. Ward 1.18 er. Paymaster. Overtakes Freight 29.26 Thomas J. Winey 9.9.9 Corpo'-ation, 19 Rector Street, 89.97 Albert R. D. Shull 8.80 New York City. 30.31 3.85 3.85 33.77 33.68 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 29.20 farers International Union is available to all members who wish 7.67 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 2.94 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 5.55 I the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at'every 8.18 " SIU branch for this pm-pose. 12.61 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 12.90 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the 34.36 LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS 22.07 LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. . . 10.80 18.79 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 10.82 ^ 20.43 To the Editor: 20.37 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the 73.85 2.50 iddress below: 2.32 83.84 Name 79.04 3.07 Street Address 5.34 i54 City ^ State. 4.54 4.54 Signed 4.54 4.54 Book No. 7.74 22.67 3.73 5.93 6.73 1.87 34.54 34.54 19.14 10.74 32.66 2.34 13.07 29.84 3.20 5.60 2.34 .91 1.40 14.74 23.31 16.19 23.61 25.11 .94 10.97 3,27 NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members �n-- .-..-v; 'T' Page Sixieea THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. September 19, 1947 r ; 'S- I _ I SeAFAReRS INTfRNATIONAL UNION OFN.A. • A.F. L. I 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 September 19, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 38 Description An account of the resource Headlines SEAFARERS AID CIO UNION TO STOP SCABS AFL COUNCIL REFUSES TO SIGN NO -COMMIE OATH;NLRB STYMIED SPIRALING COSTS CUT WORKERS'PAY HURON NEGOTIATIONS NEARING COMPLETION SEAFARERS SETS ALCOA PORT STEWARD STRAIGHT ON CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS EVEN AS AS A YOUNGSTER,TAFT WAS CONSIDERED JUST A POLITICIAN AFL MARITIME UNIONS PROVE IT AGAIN PHILY LOCATES A NEW BUILDING RESOULTION GOES BEFORE PORTS DONT PILE OFF BECAUSE OF A BEEF ,PRESS IT THROUGHTUNION-AND WIN CREW LEARN NOT TO PAYOFF WITHOUT PATROLMAN GRAIN SHIPMENTS ARE EXPCTED YP BOOST GREAT LAKES SHIPPING BUCKO SKIPPER HEADER FOR WATERMAN,S DRYDOCK CURRAN TAKES COMMIE ISSUE TO NEW ORLEANS NMU BALTMORE SHOWS REAL SOLIDARITY,AIDS STRIKING SHIPYARD WORKERS ISTHMIAN REPLACEMENTS HELP SHIPPING IN BOSTON AFL COUNCILREFUSES TO SIGN NON COMMIE OATH;NLRB STYMIED SIU HELPAS CIO SHIPBUILDERS STOP SCABS SEAFARER'S MUSICAL CAREER LAUCHED BY GIFTED STRINGED GIFT CREW WANTS MED CARE PROBE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/19/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4dec9cdd3b5c68da7f4be2a0cf80ef71.PDF 08baf1fe988c662d256beef0a1c5b898 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 12. 1947 Living Costs Go Up As Food Prices Rise WASHINGTON, D. C. — The American Federation of Labor launched a vigorous campaign against the rising cost of living as reports from all over the na­ tion indicated that prices are soaring to new high levels. one-half the corn crop will be in danger, Krey said. He forcast a drop in meat pro­ duction this year, "at a time when th^re is more'need and de­ mand for meat than ever before. Meanwhile the' Agriculture De­ partment tbld the world that farmers this year have averaged about 42 cents a dozen for,eggs, the highest price in history and about 7 cents above last year's ^rice. AFL President William Green directed a letter to the local AFL affiliates in all cities and towns in which the Senate-House Com­ mittee on the Economic Report is preparing to hold hearings on the prices of consumer goods, Although egg production is urging the local groups to flood the committee with evidence of higher than a year ago, prices exorbitant prices now gouging are expected to remain high be­ cause of the shortage of red the consumer. meat, the department said. Opinion of experts revealed GREATEST PROBLEM that the cost of living is due to go up rather than down, as the Mr. Green, in his letter to all profit-hungry interests boosted local AFL groups, urged them to prices to maintain or increase present to the congressional com­ their record take. mittee the facts of the present In produce markets, dealers price situation "in their true confidently predict retail prices light." He said: of $1 a pound of butter and .$1 "The continually rising prices a dozen for eggs. of the necessities of life is the single most important problem NEW HIGHS confronting America today. In Chicago, prices of corn and "Government figures, which oats hit new highs for the second can only partially measure the consecutive day, while wheat ad­ rise in the cost of living, show vanced several cents a bushel to that the prices of products pur­ a- new peak for this time of year, chased by an average family hit at the height of the harvest. a new high during the month of The Bureau of Labor Statis­ June, when they were 56 percent tics reported an increase in the higher than in January, 1941. wholesale price index for 900 "Food and clothing, which re­ commodities' for the ninth straight quire the bulk of the average week. The index now stands at worker's wage, rose in price 95 a level 20.1 percent above a year and 84 percent, respectively. Pre­ ago. liminary figures for July and The jump in corn price was August are even higher. blamed upon more bad weather "The first session of the 80th reported from the corn belt. On Congress closed its eyes to this top of this came the warning continually rising cost of living. from John F. Krey, chairman of Its only action was to authorize the American Meat Institute, the present investigation of the that the corn crop may be dam­ high cost of living. aged further by frosts. "Labor should take advantage If frost comes at the average of the opportunity to present the time this year, from one-third to facts in their true light." Send Fix Every candidate for office in the A&G election sched­ uled to begin on November 1st. must submit with his qualifications a passport pic­ ture of himself and a short biography of no more than 100 words, dealing only with the candidate's Union record and activities. These pictures and biogra­ phical notes will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in order to familiarize the mem­ bership with all candidates. Send your qualifications, picture, and short biography to: Secretary-Treasurer. Sea­ farers International Union. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. m&P Asks Pact Changes V New contract negotiations be­ tween the National Organization of Masters, MStes, and Pilots, got underway last week when the MM&P presented the Ameiican Merchant Marine Institute with demands which incjude wage increases for Masters and Mates, an extra $12.50 monthly for Captains required by the company to wear uniforms, and continuation of the practice of carrying Pursers where such personnel have been carried since 1942. Certain points in the old mast­ er agreement have been deleted or modified. All of the changes are being pi-oposed only after careful study by the Negotiating Committee, and were, in the main,, suggested by working Deck Officers. MM&P members, sailing as officers on coal-carrying ships, recently won a 5 percent wage increase, plus improved over­ time pay for work performed on holidays at sea. This new agreement «»xpires September 30, 1948. MC Aids Other Rations: Waterman WASHINGTON—Charges that the" Maritime Commission helps competition of foreign companies by insisting on subsidizing American flag vessels was voic­ ed this week by the general council for the Waterman Steam­ ship Company when he stated, "We can hold our own against our foreign competitors, but it's much more difficult to hold our own against them and the Mari­ time Commission." Further, the statement charged, that the commision, during the ten years of its ejfistence, "has not made one single recommen­ dation to Congress designed to encourage the o p e r a t i o n •' of steamships in the foreign trade without an operating subsidy." This policy, the company con­ cluded, has placed handicaps in the way of ship operators who were seeking to develop an American merchant marine with­ out Government aid. Waterman, which is a nonsubsidized company, leveled its blistering charges against the MC because of the commission's proposal to subsidize ships oper­ ating routes now being ade­ quately served by privately-own­ ed, non-subsidized A m e ri can shipping lines. The company is already invol­ ved in one beef with the Gov­ ernment, with a suit pending charging the commission with "evasio"n and circumvention" of the 1946 Ship Sales Act in chart­ ering Government-owned ships to the Black Diamond Company for operations against Watermanowned vessels in the New YorkAntwerp-Rotterdam service. No. 37 37 Union Posts Are To Be Filled in SlU Election Nominations for 1948 officials for the Atlantic and Gulf District were officially opened at the regu­ lar membership meetings on Wednesday, Septem­ ber 10, with the adoption of a resolution in all Ports calling for an election by regular referendum bal­ lot in accordance with Constitution. (The resolu­ tion appears on page 3.) Appearing on the ballot will be 37 posts to be filled. Twelve Port Agents, 21 Patrolmen, one Secretary-Treasurer, and three Assistant Secretary - Treasurers are to be selected. The creation of two additional Assistant Secretary - Treasurer posts was voted as part of the resolution calling for the election. These new officials will carry out certain duties which have been previously assigned to ap­ pointed officers. These duties include contract negotiations, organization, port committee, special representative, and special services and-welfare. Qualifications for these posi­ tions are the same as for the job of Port Agent. (Qualifications for elective office in the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. Atlantic and Gulf District, appear on page 3.) MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL As in previous years, the res­ olution empowers the SecretaryTreasurer to open additional of­ fices, if necessary, and to staff them, subject to the approval of the membership. In the last election, 38 posts were contested for, but tighten­ ing up of the Union apparatus, in line with the recommendations of the Agents' Conference, lop­ ped off a few jobs. At the same time, however, service to the membership has been maintained at a high level. ,In addition to» the customary requirements for office, each Ship Isthmian On September 22 the Un­ ion's Negotiating Committee will commence meetings with Isthmian regarding working and general rules. There's bound to be trouble since Isthmian likes to set its own rules. So. back up the Negotiating Committee by sailing Isthmian, and the Committee will be in better position to press its demands. is directed by the resolution to furnish a passport picture of himself, taken as recently as possible, plus a state­ ment of not more than 100 words, giving a brief resume of the candidate's Union record and history. These pictures and statements will be carried in the LOG after nominations have been closed, and will serve to familiarize the membership with the men running for office. Various members of the Unioin stressed the need for outstanding candidates being nominated for office for the year 1948. "In the next year," they said, "this Union, like many others, faces many attacks. It will take a solid, militant membership, with sincere leaders, to hold on to the gains we have made so far." Storm Halts Seafarers In Mobile Area A tropical storm, which lashed at the Gulf Coast early this week, caused difficulties to mem­ bers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union in two quarters. The SlU-manned 'Waterman vessel SS Raphael Semmes was one of two freighters which ran aground in Mobile Bay at the height of the storm's fury. She was refloated, however, after several hours of work in which three tugs participated. At Bayou La Batre, on the Alabama Gulf Coast, the 600boat fishing fleet, which operates from that point, was kept idle as high winds and heavy rains in the area rendered the waters extremely dangerous. The 1,400 fishermen who man Bayou La Batre's fishing boats are all members of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union, which affil­ iated with the SIU last July. Damages resulting from the storm in the Mobile area were slight. �THE Page Tw:o SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 12, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG PublisJjed Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER - - Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Sccy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Stay On The Job Additions to the list of companies under contract with the Seafarers International Union arc being made with ever-increasing frequency. Thanks to the wellplanned strategy and efficiency of the organizational de­ partment and the cooperation of a union-conscious mem­ bership, this is a decidedly healthy sign. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. It is evidence of the fact that the SIU is sound and that it is amply endowed with a vigorous membership which enables it to thrive and grow. But along with<the many fruits which come to the membership as the organization expands its contractual relationships, there is an increasing responsibility that must be accepted and shared by each individual Seafarer. The Union is being called upon to supply more and moie manpower to operate the ships under contract. The job is a complicated and difficult one. Furthermore, it is essential that the Union fulfill its contractual obligations if it is to maintain the record gains it has won consistently N. in negotiations with the operators. There is only one sound, sure way this end can be served. And that is for every man to^take the jobs off the board as they appear and then to stay on the job once he, is dispatched to the ship. If a man keeps rejecting assigiiments, the number of jobs waiting to be filled grows by leaps and bounds while, at the same ^time, the man­ power is being needlessly piled up on the beach. It is in a situation such as this that it becomes neces­ sary to take in men from the outside to fill the gaps—a last resort which is always wholly undesirable because of the ultimate effect on the job problem when shipping declines. It leads to an overloading of the membership and conse­ quently winds up in fewer and fewer jobs for all hands. It is highly important, therefore, that every member bear in mind that the position of his Union and his own job security is jeopardized when he unreasonably shuns a job assignment. Take the jobs as they come up and stay on them! You'll be helping to insure your own future security by acting in a responsible Union manner. Staten Island Hospital These are Ihe Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL ' C. C. MOSS JOSEPH DENNIS D. TULL L. GROVER J. SILLAK C. MACON 4 4 4 BOB WRIGHT BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. JOHN MAGUIRE R. H. COOTE CHARLES BURNEY G. A. MASON J. J. O'NEAL B. J. WILLIAMS E. L. WANDRIE J. FURDILLA E. M. LOOPER J. JUUHIWA D. G. PARKER C. ALEXANDRIS LEROY CLARKE J. W. TAYLOR J. ZANADIL F. R. O'BRINE D. P. KORALIA L. PAINTER WILLIAM MOORE J. D. OTTO L. COOPER MAX FINGERHUT REUBEN VANCE W. VAUGHAN 4 t t W. T. ROSS NEPONSET HOSPITAL M. J. LUCAS L. CLARK 'E. FREMSTAD J. S. CAMPBELL 4 4 4 E. FERRER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. R. HANCHEY J. A. DYKES C. LARSEN F. CHRISTNER L. L. LEWIS W. SATTERFIELD J. R. LEWIS P. GELPI R. A. BLAKE F. ZOLLER L. TORRES T. COMPTON C. SCHUL-rZ W. R. HALL J. HAMILTON A. SWENSON H. BELCHER J. J. RATH J. T. EDWARDS M. EVANDSICH ' L. BALLESTERO PAT BAKER (SUP) J. M. MARTINEZ J. HOUSTON E. P. O'BRIEN J. S. MOLINI T. J. KURKI F. J. SCHUTZ J. P. MCNEELY E. DRIGGERS I. WHITNEY 4 4 4 GALVESTON MARINE HOSP, W. BENDLE G. E. LEE A. BELANGER A. V. O'DANJELS R. S. SINGLETARY 4 4 4 BRIGHTON HOSPITAL R. LORD J. BARRON E. DELLAMANO H. SCHWARTZ E. LESSOR E. JOHNSTON J. TEN EYCK D. BOYCK R. GREENWOOD E. OVERTURE (SUP) 4 4 4 BUFFALO MARINE HOSP. SIDNEY CUNNINGHAM Men Now In The Marine Hospitals I •'. Ail; i J �'>'I7577^ft7/*''^'^7r^'T7r2r!*f•^'' ^-- •' Friday, September 12. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Resolution On SIU Election Officially launching "the 1947 General Election for officials in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District," a resolution .specifying The Headquarter.s and various Port positions to be filled by referendum ballot was adopted by the membership at the Sept. 10 regular meetings in all ports. The resolution, which by custom is introduced annually to determine the elective posts that will appear on the ballot in addition to those provided for by the Union Constitution follows: By PAUL HALL WHEREAS: It is customary for the Union to determine annually by resolution what elective offices should be placed on the ballot at each annual election over and above those provided for in the constitution, and WHEREAS: It has been necessary over the past year to close what were formerly SIU ports, notably in the Texas area, and WHEREAS: Since the first of this year Headquarters has taken a more active part in the affairs of the Union than previously y.'hich necessitates a larger elective staff in the Headquarters offices, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following ports shall be filled by regular referendum Ballot in the 1947 General Election for Officials in the Seafarers' In­ ternational Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That if, during the year, it becomes necessary to open additional offices the staffing of such offices be left to the discretion of the Secretary-Treasurer, subject to the approval of the membership and be it finally Always on the lookout for some justification for their stiff front, the operators are constantly making the cry that they want to do business with "reliable" people. As far as that goes everybody wants to do business with re­ liable people. But the hitch is in the operators' definition of "re­ liability." In their book, a "reliable" union is one that will do the company's bidding and loaves its membership holding an empty bag. That was the kind of "reliability" practiced by the National Maritime Unon during the war, when it bleated its well-known "reading, writing and no striking" slogan, arid worked in close cooperation with the Coast Guard, WSA, RMO and countless other government agencies. It was the kind of j-eliability which had the operators licking their chops but which had the NMU member­ ship licking the wounds inflicted on them_ as the result of their union's policy. "Reliable," too, are company unions with their employer-dic­ HEADQUARTERS tated "yellow dog" conlraqts. In fact, any union whose policies BALTIMORE MOBILE are controlled or influenced by the employer and whose membership 1 Secretary-Treasurer Agent 1 Agent has no representation, and thus has no union at all, is "reliable" in 3 Assistant Secretary-Treas. Deck Patrolman 1 Deck Patrolman BOSTON the operators' lopsided ledger. Engine Patrolman I Engine Patrolman 1 Agent Steward Patiolman 1 Steward Patrolman The "Unreliable" SIU 1 Joint Patrolman NEW ORLEANS NORFOLK NEW YORK Agent Thus it comes easy to understand why the shipowners consider 1 Agent Deck Patrolman the Seafarers International Union as one of the "unreliable" unions 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman 2 Deck Patrolmen Engine Patrolman —unreliable because of its use of economic action, because of its SAVANNAH 2 Engine Patrolmen ' Steward Patrolman ability to catch them with their pants down, and to strike hard and 1 Agent 2 Steward Patrolmen GALVESTON win quickly when it means advancing the status of its membership. JACKSONVILLE 1 Joint Patrolman Agent It is true that this reputation has made expansion doubly tough 1 Agent PHILADELPHIA Joint Patrolmen for the Seafarers but at the same time it has produced definite as­ TAMPA 1 Agent SAN JUAN sets for the organization. It has enabled us to effect quicker vic­ 1 Agent Agent 1 Patrolman tories, with better results. And, above all, has made the day-to-day settling of beefs an easy matter compared to the rigmarole, red tape, RESOLVED: That in addition to the regular Constitutional Requirements, each can­ "port committees," and endless confabs in which other maritime didate for office shall furnish with his acceptance for office a regulation pass­ unons find themselves constantly entangled. port picture of recent taking as well as a statement of not more than 100 words, A clear example of the effectiveness of the Seafarers policy in giving a brief summary of his Union record and activities, such picture and state­ this respect is pointed up in the several bargaining elections re­ ment to be run in the Seafarers Log just prior to commencement of voting. This cently won by the SIU. In negotiating the contracts we were told that our reputation was one of "unreliability" (from the shipowners is to be done in accordance with previous membership action to familiarize the point of view) when it came to settling beefs. membership with the names, faces and records of all candidates for office. "We understand you people tie up ships to settle beefs," the PAUL HALL- -190 J. ALGINA—1320 operators told our committee. * J. P. SHULER- -101 The answer they received was brief, but straight from the ROBT. A. MATTHEWS—U4 shoulder: Two Sides To Every Beef "Hell, yes, we tie up ships to settle beefs—but only after all other means have failed. The Seafarers observes its contracts but by the same token it expects the operators to do likewise." In the light of this philosophy on the part of the shipowners, it might just as well be stated here and now that the Seafarers, and all other unions too, must step up vigilance. Shipowners will have to be watched closer than ever before. Right now they are building up, and stowing away for a war chest to break out when shipping starts to decline. They will attempt to get away with anything and everything they can in their search for a weak spot in the Union's protective armor. The current internal struggle in the NMU has caused some of its contracted operatoi's, who up to now were satisfied with that organization's "reliability," to become pretty unhappy and leery over the possibility of getting sandwiched in between the warring fac­ tions. They have stated, in effect, that "it's too bad the SIU is not "reliable" or we might be able to do business with them." The Definitions Are A Bit Different To them, and to any shipowner, who think we would fall in line with any of their inner office proposals, we say: "Hell no. We're not reliable, nor will we ever be reliable in the sense you people^mean it." Our function as a trade union of merchant seamen, who are fighting to maintain and increase the standards now enjoyed after years of struggle, is to protect our membership. Every tactic employed every policy formulated is dedicated to that end. Results have proven that the Seafarers policy of settling beefs at the point of production is correct. It has resulted in a smaller SIU but a solid outfit with a reputation for accomplishment second to none. We settled our beefs the hard way when other unions were pogey bait for the shipowners and handshakers with the Washington bureaucrats. This reputation for hard-hitting effectiveness has placed the Seafai-ers in a most favorable position for an all-out drive in mari­ time. It appears that the question of a union's "reliability" is some­ thing to be determined by its gains for the membership rather than from the angle of how much it will jump at a nod from the ship­ owners. Port Houston To Expand Facilities By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — It looks like the Port of Houston will really be in the big-time soon. The voters there have approved an additional bond issue and cleared the way for a $9,000,000 expan­ sion program. Within a few years, the port will have seven new modern deep-water wharves, and a new export bulk handling plant which will be able to keep traf­ fic moving. The bulk plant will be able to unload at least 40 railroad cars per hour. Qualifications For Office Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: (a) Thai he be? a citizen of the United States. (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ ous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to date of nomination. (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any candidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ sels in unlicensed capacity. (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member and show four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not ap­ ply to officials and other office holders working for the Union during current year for period of four months or longer. Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, naming the particular office and submitting the necessary proof of qualification as listed above. The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer must be in his office not later than Oct. 15, 1947, when nomina­ tions will be closed. What is the best news for us, however, is that the building program will bring to 80 the number of ship berths in the" port. No longer will ships have to anchor twenty-five miles away to await a dock in Houston. Widening and strengthening of the channel, installation of radar and other communication facil­ ities, and other improvements will also make it possible for the ships to operate safely over the channel at night, in bad weather, and during times of poor visibil­ ity. Shipping remains good in this port, as always, and we have the same shortage of rated men. Here's the same old invitation— any man who wants to ship out soon can make a scow hei'e with­ out any trouble. Payoffs and sign-ons go on as usual, and any beefs are set­ tled before the men leave the ship. That way prevents a piling up of grievances and gives the men the type of representation they want and are entitled to. As far as organizing is con­ cerned, Johnny Ward is con­ tacting Cities Service tankers, and he says that the men really want SIU representation. After the success of the Isthmian cam­ paign, anything is possible, and Cities Service may be SIU be­ fore very long. �THE Page Fotit LCA Forced To Grant Wages To Match SlU By RUSSELL SMITH SEAFARERS Friday, Sepiember 12, 1947 LOG i Who pays for this slick LSU DETROIT—In a move of des­ peration to forestall organiza­ propaganda? By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Treasurer Certainly, the dues from 22 tional gains of the SIU Great rules that are below the standard. As fast as suitable buildings Lakes District, LCA operators Cleveland-Cliffs ships don't pay Membership The Negotiating Committee for can be found at reasonable prices boosted wages to a par with SIU for this high-powered literature! There are many men now the Union will meet with the they will be purchased in other contracts as of September 1. In Why, the SIU has dozens of let­ sailing on permits who have had American Eastern Steamship ports. It should not be too long one or two of the classifications, ters on file from the Clevelandthem for over a period of eigh­ Company tomorrow to continue before the Seafarers InternaCliffs ships. the LCA rates tops those of the These letters openly state that teen (18) months. At the present negotiations for general and toinal Union of North America SIU bj' one or two cents. the senders want no part of the time there are not enough Book­ working rules. has its own building in every After the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ phony LSU, and that only a men to man our contracted ships. The agreement with the Cal- key port. trict cracked the forty-hour week Isthmian Steamship Company mar Steamship Company has not on the sandboats. Midland, small of the men on Cliffs ships actually belong to this so-called has just signed up with the been completed as yet. We Haas-Vikko-Langham Browning, McCarthy and others, union! closed shop agreement, which should be able to put them be­ the big-hearted LCA operators The membership went on rec­ In spite of their apparent pov­ means about 3,500 more jobs fore the membership for rati­ came through with their last ord at the last regular meeting erty, who pays the salary of the than we had before we secured fication at the next i-egular minute increases. to make a contribution to this LSU shoreside lawyer-represen­ the shipping on Isthmian ships. meeting. This year, as in former years, fund, and empowered the Audit­ tative, Meyer Cook? There have been several other the SIU has spearheaded the fight ing Committee to determine the Building's small companies that signed up WHY NOT for gains on the Great Lakes. amount to be donated. The Aud­ The membership went on rec­ iting Committee recommended Then, in a psychological move to Lakes seamen are saying, "Why which are being crewed from offset SIU increases, the open wait for the LCA to grant in­ the Union Hall. Therefore, it is ord at the last regular meeting that the Seafarers International shop owners of the LCA get big- creases after the SIU has fought recommended that books he to buy a HaU in the port of Union donate $2,500 to the fund hearted and come across with for these gains? Why not join opened for new members begin­ Mobile. A check amounting to and that it be taken from the these raises. What's their mo­ the SIU, and under the banner ning September 25th, and that $37,000 is being sent to the Port Strike and Organization Funds. of the Seafarers win our own the quota be governed by the of Mobile which will complete A ^heck of $2,500 has been con­ tive? That's easy to see. The SIU contracts bringing us the best Headquarters office, subject to the transaction and, by the next tributed by the Union. has already made sweeping or­ wages and conditions on the the approval of the membership. regular meeting, we will own Individual members wishing ganizational gains in the past Lakes. We're not freeloaders! Permitmen making application a building in that port. to make contributions should There has been quite a bit of send same directly to: year on the Lakes. First came We want to be a part of the pace- for probationary membership: favorable comment on the buy­ setting Great Lakes Seafarers!" the seven Midland ships last Fall. (1) Must be of a rating above Haas-Vikko-Langham ing of this Hall, inasmuch as the Despite the fact that LCA in­ Then, the two Huron ships this that of Ordinary Seamen, Post Office Box 31 Union has been pushed around Spring, and the four Wyandotte creases have only been in effect Wiper or Messman. Baltimore, Md. , since September 1, many repox'ts ships this Summer. (2) Must have held a tripcard from barn to barn in that port No contributions should be giv­ At the present time, the SIU are reaching SIU offices about or permit for at least eigh­ for a long time. This will make the fifth building that we own en to any Union official for this has seven pending petitions for Lakes seamen being ordered to teen (18) months or more. now. fund. elections before the NLRB. Taft- do all kinds 'of unnecessary work (3) Must have at least one (1) Hartley red tape has delayed on Saturdays and Sundays. year's seatime on permit. They are told, "You are al­ elections on the Hanna fleet (1.3 (4) Must have a clearance from ships). Kinsman (5 ships), ready receiving premium pay for the general strike. week ends. Now, j'uu'll have to Schneider (2 ships), Wilson (12 do any kind of job you're told to All applications to be acted on ships), Shenango (3 ships), Tomdo even if it is Saturday or Sun­ by a committee in Headquarters linson (11 ships), and Nicholson day." office. (Ecorse—1 ship). Yes, the kind and spendthrift STRONG FOR SIU The fur started flying thick Young was chairman, and in reElections shipowners granted these in­ Despite these delays, men on creases. nd fast around the New York turn for his whitewash, the com­ Now they want to The voting for the officers for Headquarters of the National these ships as well as on other squeeze it out of the unorganized munists backed him to replace the year 1948 will begin Novem­ Lakes fleets not as yet petitioned Lakes seamen, drop by drop. Maritime Union when five anti- Stack. ber 1st and end December 31st. communists were appointed to are overwhelmingly for the SIU. There's only one protection. SMART PLAY Any man wishing to norriinate the Trial Committee which will In fact, many of them have taken That is to join the SIU Great This time Curran played his himself for office can do so by advantage of the SIU's open Lakes District today; vote SIU hear charges aginst R. J. Sulli­ cards much better. Only four submitting the proper qualifica­ books in the Great Lakes District when your ship votes; and win van, New Orleans Port Agent, members of the National Office tions to the Committee on Cred­ and have joined up. and Harry Alexander, Port Pa­ an SIU contract with job security, were present when the new Trial entials at Headquarters office. This strong SIU sentiment on seniority protection, union rep­ trolman. Committee was brought up, and the Lakes is one of the things resentation, and the best damn The committee issuing the The charges against these ofthat have the open shop ship-i wages and conditions on the SEAFARERS LOG will carry a ficals were brought by Secre­ even though red-tinged ViceHoward McKenzie owners so worried. list of the required qualifications tary Ferdinand C. Smith, and President Lakes! voted against Curran, Treasurer One important fact to remem­ Don't be taken in by those for application for office until Vice-President Chester Young, Hedley Stone and Vice-President ber is that the LCA does not hourly rate figures. It's the October 15, 1947. All credentials after an investigation by Young Lawrenson carried their slate to want a strong union like the SIU monthly take-home pay that must be in by October 15th, 1947. which has been termed by the victory. on the Great Lakes to protect counts. SIU contracts with SIU A resolution will be presented at anti-commies in the union "a It is expected that the commies the rights of the Lakes seamen conditions mean that you get tonight's meeting which, if car­ frame-up for Sullivan and Alex­ will attempt to overthrow the and fight continuously for the paid time-and-one-half in addi­ ried, will determine the offices ander." new committee. Failing that, the many needed improvements. ^ tion to your regular pay for any that go on the ballot. Both Sullivan and Alexander dispute will most certainly hit That costs money—big money— job classified as a penalty job. As per the constitution, nom­ have allied themselves with the deck'"at the NMU Convention and these profit-hungry shipown­ Open shop LCA ships don't inations will be opened at each ers grasp at any straw in an at­ know what penalty pay for pen­ Branch meeting tonight, and NMU President Curran in his beginning in New York on Sep­ attempts to rid the NMU of com­ tember 22. tempt to offset the many SIU alty work means! also at the regular branch meet­ munist domination. The members of the Trial Com­ gains. Sign an SIU pledge card now. ings on September 24th and a •When Curran successfully mittee appointed so far are Rob­ These indivduals have tried When your ship votes, be sure to resolution will be presented at every trick in the book, and even register your vote for an SIU tonight's meeting in each branch. ousted former Vice-President Joe ert Crawford, Charles Monroe, Stack, the commies were able to Neal Hanley, David Drummond, invented a few new ones. Desper­ contract and SIU conditions. appoint three of the five Trial and Wallace Walker, all antiate open shop operators will stop That's the only way to throw N'egotiations Committee members. Chester communists. at nothing to prevent the Lakes off the chains of LCA slavery! The Negotiating Committee seamen from choosing the SIU for the Union will meet with the as their union. Isthmian Steamship Company on Take a look at the record, just September 22nd to begin negot­ recently. Poison pen letters have iating on the general and work­ been circulated. Filthy, lying The complete fight to get The membership of Ihe Seafarers Internalional Union has ing rules. and "anonymous" propaganda Isthmian signed to an SIU consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be has been sent through the mails, The Isthmian working rules contract is not yet over. We good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear and showered around the Lakes are still in existence and will won the major part of the in large quantities. Who is pay­ remain so until such time as the such as coffbe percolators, linens,, etc., which are placed aboard battle when we got them to ing for this nazi-type propaganda? negotiations have been complet­ SIU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above agree to the Union Hiring A certain moribund and dying ed. There is no doubt that the all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates* welfare. Hall and Rotary Shipping, outfit known as the Lake Sailors Negotiating Committee will run but the working rulds still Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there Union unaffiliated (LSU) sud­ into quite a bit of trouble, in­ have to be negotiated. by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullydenly becomes rich enough to asmuch as the Isthmian Steam­ fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to So, when Isthmian jobs mail slick propaganda to every ship Company has always dic­ provide decent conditions for the membership while'out at sea. appear on the board, be sure unorganized ship on the Lakes. tated its policy to employees to accept them. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL Even though the envelopes aboard their ships. The more Seafarers on the HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual bore the LSU name, they were However, the Union has been ships, the better the work­ for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ distributed to the crewmembers, able to beat the Isthmian Steam­ ing rules will be. Do your fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken unlike SIU material which is ship Company on all issues up part. repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. often destroyed before the sea­ to now, and has no intention of men can read it! settling for general or working Curran Pulls Sleeper Play In Battle For Power In NMU Ship Isthmian Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union �Friday. September 12. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five. Marymar Was Hungry Ship—^Not Now ^ALMAR Steamship Company, the only company contracted to the SIU which has not extended its agreement, ran headlong into Union solidarity last week aboard the SS Marymar. The ship loaded lumber on the West Coast and came east to discharge cargo in the Port of New •York. Not more than a few days out, the problems started. Between the overbearing actions of the First Mate, and the undersufficiency of food, there was plenty to gripe about. The First had a very warm feeling for the com­ pany—so warm in fact that he leaned over back­ ward to prevent overtime being claimed. The Car­ penter, making soundings on Sunday, was only credited with one half hour OT in the morning, and the same amount of time in the PM. This is only one example. But it was the food situation that really carried a full head of steam. At no time during the entire trip were food stores on a par with those carried on other SlU-contracted ships. It was not until the Marymar made New York that the men had a square meal, and they had to go ashore to get a real feed. THE CUPBOARD WAS BARE On the day the ship docked, all that remained in the ice-box was a forlorn ox-tail and a roll of bo­ logna, and those two items had been the only occu­ pants of the ice-box for quite a few days. Under the leadership of the three Delegates, Dusty Rhoades, Deck, Steve Stevens, Stewards, and iThomas Waller, Engine, the crew registered a pro­ test with the company. A delegation also came up to the New York Hall to speak their piece to the Port Officials. Soon after that, the crew got action. Early Sat­ urday, September 6, the day after the ship docked, a LOG reporter went down to the ship with SIU Pa­ trolman Jerry Lichtman and MM&P Patrolman Louis Fischman. By that time the larder had been .well stocked, and the company had promised to see to it that the same thing didn't occur again. As for the Mate, a talk with his Patrolman and the SIU representative showed him the error of his ways, and there is no doubt that he will live up to the letter of the SIU contract from now on in. Altogether a fine victory for the SIU, and the militant crew of the Marymar. Here's a picture of the ice-box the day after the company was warned to get supplies on board ship. Members of the crew said they were sorry the photographer hadn't gotten there a day sooner so that he could have taken a. picture of the lone ox-tail that had the entire box to itself. These men changed the Marymar from a hun ;ry ship into a good feeding ship. During Ihe course of a two months trip, the company, Caltnar, sent very little solid eating to the vessel, and the crew subsisted on the sort of vittles that were the sailors lot 25 years ego. But when the Marymar hit New York, these men went into ac ion, and a full pantry v/es supplied. Left to right. Jack Greenhaw; Steve Stevens. Stewards Delega'e; Dusty Rhoades, Deck Delegate; Pete Zagraniczny, and Thomas Carbines. Engine Delegate Thomas Waller was not present for the picture. The Stewards Department knew what to do with food—when they had any to cook. But Calmar kept the ship hungry and the Steward became tired looking at the same ox-tail hanging up in the ice-box. Left to right, B. L. Hamm, Steward; W. Vickers, First Cook; and C. H. Stevenson, Sec­ ond Cook. There was plenty on the menu the day the LOG photographer came down to the Marymar to take pictures, but previously the crew had to live on very little. It shows that crew action, back- ' ed up by a militant Union, can gain decent .conditions even from a hard-hearted company liko I Calmar. �TEE SEAFARERS Page Six LOG Friday, September 12, 1947 Taft-Hartley Act Will Harai Capital, As Well As Trade Unions By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — I see by to $1.00 per-pound, eggs to $1.00 the newspapers that a well- a dozen, and that meat would known Florida legislator has • rise even higher than it is now. come out flatly for the repeal of, During the war these prices prethe Taft-Hartley Law. This is' vailed but wages and overtime really something because the ^ amounted to a sizeable sum each legislator in question comes from week. a state that has on its statute [ Now, however, wages are book many laws unfriendly to about half what they were for Silence this week from the the average worker, so if foods the labor movement. Branch Agents of the follow­ The Senator goes on to state are going to be priced at war­ ing ports: that the T-H Act is vicious and time levels and wages are cut is intended to destroy organized: in half, where does labor come CLEVELAND labor, and that if this feat is off in this deal. DULUTH accomplished our entire internal I wonder whether the news­ structure may crumble. JACKSONVILLE papers will see this injustice and In the opinion of this writer play it up, or will they further MOBILE we must have labor if the cap­ spank labor for going on strike MONTREAL italist system is to exist. So, if in order to, in a small way, keep NORFOLK the T-H Law is intended to des­ pace with the rising cost-of-liv­ SAN JUAN troy labor, which it is, then cap­ ing? ital will also suffer. SAVANNAH After the last war labor unions Speaking of the Taft-Hartley were slowly ground down. The TOLEDO Act, we had a man in our midst capitalist-made depression came who betrayed one of the prin­ along and caught labor at too The deadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is ciples of organized labor by low an ebb to fight for its rights. working behind a picketline. the Monday preceeding pub-, Wake up labor, this must not This character was fined $200 lication. While every effort happen again. Before the Taftfor his offense and then he was will be made to use in the Hartley Act beats us once again allowed to ship out as a Bosun. current issue material re­ into submission, let us rear up Right away he started brownceived after that date, space on our hind legs and together nosing with the Mate, and when commitments generally do with all other labor unions fight the crew warned him, he re­ not permit us to do so. for the repeal of the vicious fused to take the hint. Finally "slave labor" law. the crew voted him off the ship, and then the donkey flatly re­ fused to obey the mandate of his shipmates and stated that the Taft-Hartley law protected By HERBERT JANSEN three times that number were him. milling around on the outside CHICAGO — With shipping This whole incident goes to trying to get in for the Labor show that the law is detrimental, fair during the past week, we Day celebration. and encourages anti-union char­ shipped 11 Firemen, 2 CoalpassAnti-labor groups throughout acters to take advantage of con­ ers, 2 Oilers, 2 Wheelsmen, 7 ditions and wages won by labor ABs, 7 Ordinaries, 3 Second the country were shown that the men and Women who belong to without accepting any respon­ Cooks and 2 Porters. sibility. j SS City of Grand Rapids end- the AFL are up in arms over I heard a radio commentator her season Labor Day, and the anti-labor acts of Congress state that butter would go up. virill go into the shipyard for and the boss-paid Washington some needed repairs. After a bureaucrats who are trying to some ten days or so in the yard, cram labor's freedom down our she will head for her winter throats. berth at Benton Harbor. AFL President William Green The Grand Rapids had a good made a militant speech which season this year, carrying many was so well received by the thousands of excursionists from crowded assembly that their en­ By ALEX McLEAN the Chicago area to the sunny thusiastic roars must have made BUFFALO — Now that an­ bathing beaches on the shores the anti-labor stooges cringe in other passenger season on the of Lake Michigan. This has been a their holes. Great Lakes has drawn to a favorite jaunt of many ChicagoPresident Green wafned these close, the waterfront puts on its ans for years. individuals that they would be Another ship paying her last blazing fall colors and the grain elevators start in real earnest seasonal visit to the Windy City to store away the many millions was the D & C cruise ship. City of Cleveland III. of bushels of grain. Shipping should take a turn' She left here on her way to for the better, especially for j Detroit, where the C III berths rated men, with the arrival of for the-winter months along with the grain fleet. The freighter the other D & C passenger ships. Georgian Bay's SS North formerly known as the Sonoma has been renamed the Fred L. American is scheduled to keep Hewitt and is now opei'ated by | on the go until Sept. 22, and the T. Browning Steamship Com- she will then be used as a hotel until the 26th. After that, the pany. Organizing in this port has North heads for Holland, Michibeen well accepted by the major- ! gan, where she lays up with the ity of unorganized men. Hardly South American and the Alabetter off to go to some desert a day passes, Sunday included, bama. Incidentally, the SS Alabama island and forget that they had that some Lakes seaman does not call at the Hall, for LOGS has not been in operation for ever tried to push the American several years, but rumor has it workei's around. and literatui-e. Our organizing campaign went that .she will be remodelled this He also emphasized that the along very smoothly this seaso.!;, Winter and put on an all-round AFL today is better prepared and we have made fine progress. Lakes cruise next year. than ever before to back up During the week, outside of their warnings to any politicians Next season should be even the regulars, we had the Midland who think they can crack whips better. Brother Sidney Cunningham, ship, SS John W. Davin. She, over union men and women, Oiler aboard the motor ship I loaded grain for Buffalo. and try to make us take what­ Richard J. Barnes, fell in the I ever they dish out to us. LABOR DAY 'hold on August 29 and is now WILL WAKE UP in a serious condition in the Chicago's Labor Day witnessed Buffalo Marine Hospital. one of the largest and most im­ These phony politicians, who Any of his former shipmates pressive crowds ever gathgfed promised labor that they would knowing the addresses of his in one spot. It was held in protect the rights of all people, relatives please communicate Soldiers Field, with the stands will wake up when they see the with the Marine Hospital or the filled to capacity, and they hold might of labor aroused to a Buffalo Agent. almost 125,000. Approxiri^ately fever pitch over their infamous Shipping Picks Up In Baltimore, NO NEWS?? Prospects Look Good For Future By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE — After being on the slow bell for a few weeks, shipping finally took a turn for the better. We paid off a num­ ber of ships last week, and also signed on quite a few. From here on, both shipping and business should be okay, and that means plenty of jobs on the board. We had some beefs on the ships which paid off, but they were all settled right on board, and to the satisfaction of the men involved. Some of the gripes that come up arc just chicken, but some are really legitimate, and we go to town on the complaints, squar­ ing them away before they get out of hand. The main topic of conversa­ tion down here is the Taft- Season Closing For Great Lakes Passenger Ships Lakes Seamen Go For Seafarers t acts. An aroused AFL, some eight million strong at the polls, should wake these phonies up. On the organizational front, the response to the SIU on the Lakes is remaining strong. Des­ pite all attempts of the shipown­ ers with their poison pen prop­ aganda and lies. Lakes seamen are holding out for SIU contracts which bring SIU representation; job security, wages and condi­ tions. Even the delays of Taft-Hart­ ley red tape is not slowing up the momentum of the Lakes swing to the SIU. Seamen on seven Lakes fleets — Hanna, Wilson, Schneider, Shenango, Kinsman, Tomlinson and Nichol­ son (Ecorse-SS Mataafa) are waiting patiently for NLRB elections. Hartley Law. I guess it's the safne way in the other ports, too. The men just can't seem to realize that a Congress which is supposed to represent the people could pass such a bill against the working man. Some of the men refer to it as the Taft-Heartless Act, and that's as good a description as I've ever heard. We sure hope that the law will be repealed, because as long as it is in ef­ fect, all labor is in danger. STRIKE NEWS The Bethlehem steel workers and the shipyard workers are still out on strike, and we are respecting their picketlines. No one has any idea as to when these strikes will be settled, but we hope that the men win soon. With Isthmian in the bag, the membership is wondering what company is next on the list. Any organizing campaign that the Union starts on now will have the fullest cooperation, be­ cause the guys who stood back and watched during the Isth­ mian drive are no longer offi­ cials. The gashounds, who up until recently were giving us such a bad time, have now quieted down and seldom are heard from. I want to close with another warning to the men who refuse to accept assignments to ships, preferring to let them sail shorthanded. The companies won't stand for that, and it makes it tough on the Negotiating com­ mittee when new contracts come up. Cooperate by accepting jobs, even if the ship is not a de luxe scow. Once aboard, a militant guy can do a great deal towards cleaning up a rustbucket. Port Of Spain Representation Signed by all the members of the crew, the Alcoa Cavalier has gone on record to instruct the Secretary-Treasurer to assign a Union representative to the Port of Spain so as to take care of Union business in that port. Many ships contracted to the Seafarers International Union hit Port of Spain, and while no payoffs or sign-ons take place there, still and all there is a need for Union representation. Members of the Cavalier crew visited six ships which were tied up in the port, as well as the men who were in the hos­ pital. The overwhelming majority went on record for a Union representative, and in all 583 members favored the resolution which was introduced and passed by the Cavalier crew. The text jof the resolution is as follows: WHEREAS: The crew of the Alcoa Cavalier, through the medium of the Ship's Delegate, and through personal con­ tact has visited a large number of ships on the bauxite shuttle, and in addition has contacted hosptals, etc., ashore, and further, WHEREAS: This resolution represents the unanimous opinion of 583 SIU crew members on ships as follows: the Alcoa -Planter, the Diamond Hitch, the Snake Head, the Hunter, the Charles McDonugh, and the Hawser Eye, in the Port of Spain, Trinidad, on August 25; 1947, and further, WHEREAS: This resolution has been urged through motions, etc., ever since the SIU has had Alcoa under contract, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU stand instructed to immediately assign a qualified Union business representative there. L.OiV., �THE Friday. Seplember 12.- 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Page Sevea LIFE ON TEE GREAT LAKES New York's Problem Child Making MA.(N1 ATRAit No Headway Against Seafarers |k<N(tRV6vS IN Tfie By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — This time of have all heard about the victory year is sometimes referred to as over the company and they show the "dog days." It is the time of their appreciation when the Pa­ year when on the rivers and trolman comes aboard by almost streams in the back country a throwing their arms around him. greenish scum coats the water Some of the Patrolmen feel and makes it impossible to swim like they are greeting long lost or fish. relatives by the demonstration There is no greenish scum on of affection given. the water around here but these Most of the Isthmian ships paid are the "dog days" just the same. off in good shape and so far One of the indications comes haven't given the Patrolmen the from our problem child, the Port headaches they expected. Steward for the Alcoa Steam­ Here is something I'd like to ship Company. He is up to his bring to the attention of Permitold tricks once more and, of men: After you- have been em­ course, it involves the Alcoa Ca­ ployed aboard a ship for 60 days valier. you are required by the Union He is at his old dodge of try­ rules to pay up your permit in ing to run his white-haired boys full. Some Permitmen are under the onto the Cavalier by sending impression that they have six them to the SIU for berths. He month in which to clear up this does this even though he knows ; matter, but such is not the case. men are available here for all To insure keeping in good jobs needed. standing and to get yourself a NEEDS WATCHING book in the Union, it is the smart­ est thing to pay up the permit as We have to watch this bird soon as you can. closely as he tries to ignore the /rg- 'I; Port Of Boston Gets Calls For Replacements By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON —Shipping and busi­ ness continued good for the past week in this area. In the tanker field we . had two payoffs, the SS Coalinga Hills and the SS Tonto, where virtually all hands piled off; and the SS Fort Frederica in transit, which called for about ten replacements. Also paying off during the week was the SS Madaket, and since nearly everybody in the Engine and Deck Departments got fired, this scow, on which there is generally no turnover in jobs, will take on about 20 men before sailing. The SS Edward Janeway sign­ ed^ on this week and sailed for Hamburg with a load of grain. Among the Isthmians to hit town this week were the SS Carleton Victory, the SS James Trask, and the SS Cape San Diego, which is still around here, and, at this writing looks at though it will b^ a few days yet before she gets away. ' It was one of those bad weeks for the Patrolmen. The gang on the Madaket came in with all kinds of beefs about the Skipper, who also had some serious beefs regarding his Deck Department. It was without doubt one of the messiest affairs ever to hit here. Nevertheless, everything was settled satisfactorily, though the lawyers for Waterman are continuing their investigation on behalf of the company. Then came the Tonto, which paid off in Portland, with a bun­ dle of disputed overtime in the Stewards and Engine Depart­ ments. And going back over in­ dividual overtime sheets for a period of better than four months is a time-consuming job. But all of it was squared away to everybody's satisfaction. SUMMER OVER Business and shipping for next week do not appear too promis­ ing at this time; but then one can never predict with any ac­ curacy what will develop within forty-eight hours. The summer boats folded for the season on Sunday, September 7, and a good many hands will be available for off-shore jobs. The Yarmouth also will be fin­ ishing her Nova Scotia run very shortly, so that in all likelihood we will be able to start vaca­ tions for the officials come the middle of the month. Brother Earl Overturf, SUP 2340, will be a patient at the Brighton Marine Hospital for a couple of months and would like to hear from his friends and shipmates. ' Earl was the victim of a most unusual accideht recently. It seems that, on paying off the Coalinga Hills, several of the boys from the West Coast de­ cided to drive back as passen­ gers with Brother Overturf, who brought a car for the purpose. Gear and passengers were loaded into the car and the long trip was underway. About, five blocks and three minutes later. Brother Overturf stuck his left arm out the window to signal a left turn and a truck coming from the opposite direction whacked the out thrust arm. Earl winds up in the hospital breaking it in a couple of places with his arm in an impressive looking cast — and his newlybought car in storage. When yoii write, fellows, try to resist the corny gag about "how long is Overturf's arm." The men in Boston are not forgetful of the Brothers in the Hospital. This was proven once again this week when the SS Madaket paid off and the Engine Department collected $20.00, the Deck Gang $18.00, and the Stew­ ards gave $9.85. Brother J. J. Miller made an individual do­ nation of $2.00 when he came into the HaU. Union agreement and shipping LAID OFF CREWS rules. That is, he will ignore Another word of advice, this them if they don't suit him, but if they happen to coincide with time to crews being laid off what he wants, then he follows while the ship is being repaired the provisions laid down. One of his sturfts ^is to go WHAT ANN 1 BiP aboard the ship and promote men foRTHlS A-B.'S even though the men are not JOB ? capable of the new jobs and do not have the ratings. This, of course, is a violation of the shipping rules and it usually means an argument with the Pa­ trolman covering the ship. He gets straightened out time after time, but he still tries to pull a fast one every once in awhile. Most of the men on the Cava­ lier are wise to this character or out of service for any reason: and view his actions with sus­ When you are laid off a ship picion. He is sure bucking for and you wish to rejoin the ship favor from the company, but so when it resumes service, make far he has nothing to report in sure you register for that ship his dealings with the SIU. and have the name of the ship In the Port of New York as a put on your shipping card. whole, shipping and business is This way you are guaranteed veiy good. The boom is continu­ a return ticket to your berth. ing in fine style with an abun­ I feel like Fm giving out with dance of jobs available. a lecture, but there is one more At the moment the port is especially short of rated men in I item which I think warrants a the Deck and Engine Depart­ word of comment. On ships car­ rying passengers, occasionally a ments. ship will come in and the crew This week we had quiie a few will shout for the scalp of the good payoffs. The Robin LockSteward. sley and Sherwood were in this His crime, it seems, was to week and paid off in fine style. serve the passengers something Patrolmen Goffin and Drawdy fancy once or twice during the handled the payoffs and reported voyage, and the crew didn't get everything shipshape aboard in on it. This is not a legitimate these ships. beef, as these people are passen­ Other good ships in port were the Yaka, Waterman; Hurley, gers and are entitled to a few South Atlantic, and Evangeline, frills once in awhile. It helps the Stewards Depart­ Eastern. The Hurley had several Permitmen aboard who freeload- ment get a few extra tips from ed thinking they were wise guys, the passengers and in the long but they came to their senses run really works no hardship on when they were told that free- the crew. loading and enjoying Union con­ As long as the crew eats the ditions without helping the Un­ same as topside, and there is no ion was not the way unions work. two pot system among the li­ censed or unlicensed personnel, NOT UNION TIMBER this sort of beef holds as much Their tripcards were taken water as a sieve. from them as they showed them­ selves as not being the caliber of men deserving books in the SIU. The Evangeline, after paying Check the slop chest be> off, went into the shipyard fore your boat sails. Make where she will remain for four sure that the slop chest con­ weeks, after which she'll resume tains an adequate supply of cruise operations to the south. all the things you are liable Isthmian ships, too, hit port to need. If it doesn't, call the this week and it is becoming the Union Hall immediately. same story on them all. They Check It - But Good �• -7^ THE SEAFARERS Page Eight Brothers See Urgent Need For Better New Orleans Hall LOG TELLING THEIR STORY Describing the present facil­ New Orleans now, they added, ities of the New Orleans Hall as the turnout for meetings gen­ "entirely inadequate to handle erally amounts to about 300 the rapidly increasing flow of men, a number far beyond the business," Gulf area Seafarers capacity of the present accomo­ Johnny Ferdensky and Paul dations. Fernandez this week stressed an OVERCROWDED urgent need for swift action in "The meetings are hot and procuring new and more suit­ overcrowded," Ferdensky said, able quarters to permit the "and it's geting hard to get all Union to keep pace with its the guys out for the meetings physical growth in that port. under those conditions." The two men visited the LOG The two Seafarers were en­ office on Tuesday, when their thusiastic over a building which Johnny Ferdensky and Paul Fernandez in the LOG office. vessel, the SS Seatrain Texas, is available right in the heart of docked in New York. The pur­ the district where several Amer­ pose of their visit, they explain­ ican Federation of Labor unions ed, was to make known the have their headquarters. views' of practically every Sea­ By SONNY SIMMONS Located at Bienville and Charfarer in the Gulf, where the TAMPA — We're still offer­ this week. With a full crew of needs of the New Orleans Hall tres Streets, around the corner from the present Union Hall, ing jobs of all descriptions to Bookmembers, the Coral Sea for enlarged facilities are widely the available quarters are air- rated men in this port, with an should make a good trip. recognized. conditioned throughout and are especially heavy demand for ASSEMBLED FINE CREW SPEAK FOR ALL very spacious, according to the Black Gang men. "It's safe to say we speak for Gulf Brothers. The shortage' of Black Gang Chances are that there will almost every man in the Gulf men is due to the need for sev­ be no performing or gas-hound­ Ferdensky added that if the area," said Ferdensky, who is Hall is purchased. New Orleans eral men for the SS Florida. ing during the trip, as the crew better known to many of his could boast of having "practic­ Any man sailing ,in the Black appears to me to be one of the shipmates as Johnny Thomas. ally every convenience possessed Gang can have a job on the finest assembled in this Port in "Although opinion in the Gulf by the New York Branch Hall." Florida for the asking, as these a long time. is just about unanimous in favor jobs are going begging in this The agents for the Coral Sea BRIGHT FUTURE of quick action in getting better port. Steamship Company are also Holding that New Orleans will quarters," the two Seafarers Most of the men on the Florida agents for ships of other com­ pointed out, and the membership soon emerge as one of the most ride her for a few trips and pile panies contracted to the various in every port has concurred in important ports in the nation off. With cold weather soon to unions. the resolution calling for pur­ and consequently in the SIU, come, we shouldn't have our By displaying a fine crew on chase of a new Hall for New Ferdensky said that several ships present difficulty in keeping a this trip we will show them that Orleans, we want to feel that are now being built that will full crew aboard. sailing the ships and bringing every member is fully familiar sail from the Crescent City. She makes a fine winter home them, back in fine style is an "And with Isthmian in the when the icy winds are swirl­ with the situation down there." important thing to us as a Union. Some men may not realize that fold, business and shipping in ing around the northern ports. it is almost impossible for the New Orleans is going to be The Coral Sea Steamship Com­ Most of the men who were on New Orleans Branch to carry on pretty active," Ferdensky said, the beach last week have grab­ pany intends to operate ten its normal functions, Ferdensky adding that with a highly active bed ships so we have a different ships in the near future, so we port the Union must be equipped bunch of Seafarers on the beach should be in a position soon to and Fernandez agreed. It is impossible for aU mem­ with physical facilities that can now. send quite a few crews out to bers to get into-the building to adequately handle the port's The crew of the Coral Sea is their ships. business and service the mem­ still waiting around and they attend meetings. * One of the additions is due As things are shaping up in! bership. expect to shove off some time in this week. She will undergo Ail Kinds Of Jobs, Reports Tampa Honor Roll Of Isthmian Strike E. Landry 10.00 G. Ruttloss 10.00 D. Wood 10.00 W. O. Blue 10.00 S. Shewckyk -10.00 I. Romero 10.00 A. J. Kummerer 10.00 F. Mains 10.00 J. Band 10.00 H. Van Hecke 10.00 Ames Victory $32.00 Horace See 26.52 Peter Helms 18.00 Yarmouth (Deck) 27.00 Yarrnouth (St.) 85.00 Nantasket (Deck) 7.00 Pilgrim Belle 22.00 Cape San Diego 18.00 Yarmouth (Eng.) 18.00 . . W. W. Whitford 2.00 E. Janewam (Dk.) 15.00 G. W. Rowe $20.00 L. Anderson 5.00 J. Whitcomb 5.00 C. Henkel 5.00 R. Garber 10.00 A. Schafer 10.00 R. Decanpo 5.00 R. Williams 5.00 G. Groves 5.00 A. Kristoffersen 5.00 M. Szcupakuwiez 5.00 F. Cormack 5.00 A. Simkanin 5.00 A. De Rock 5.00 J. Bissaro 10.00 M. Jimenz 5.00 C. Rasmissen 10.00 W. Thomason 5.00 W. Thomas 5.00 J, Reed 5.00 W. Olsen _ 5.00 SS John P. Harris 152 SS Marine Jumper 103 M. Gladis 5.00 J. Albright 5.00 Peterson 5.00 E. H. Narovich 10.00 C. B. Bornhurst 10.00 T. R. Williams 10.00 R. E. Schwind 10.00 T. Birk 10.00 C. H. Alexander 5.00 Le Roy Frazier 5.00 M. J. Whittall 10.00 Wm. Snow 10.00 Chas. Carter 10.00 J. T. Skuba 5.00 A. Bruno 5.00 F. Onaka 10.00 F. Wilkelm 5.00 R. Calburn 5.00 M. Omoto 5.00 G. MacGregar 5.00 J. Jordan 10.00 R. Eisengraeber 2.00 R. Evans 2.00 D. Varijo 10.00 F. Allen 10.00 C. Sanderson 10.00 Geiger 10.00 C. Lancaster 10.00 N. Chastain 15.00 J. Nyman 5.00 A. Lindsay 20.00 A. Hansen 5,00 J. Frampton 10.00 R. Jones 8.00 R. Olquin 5.00 L. Maire . 5.00 L. Sallinen 5.00 T. Longum 5.00 J. Muncy 5.00 P. Karlsson 2.00 T. Donovon 2.00 A. Berg 5.00 L. Henderson 5.00 L. Overold 5.00 ANDREW JACKSON A. Antoniou 20.00 R. E. Reid 20.00 W. M. McNiel 20.00 F. B. Larsson 20.00 D. Zwicker 20.00 K. Nixon 20.00 T. J. Welsh 20.00 R. T. Dineen 20.00 C. R. Jackson 20.00 J. J. Palmer 30.00 G. Street 20.00 J. C. Irving 25.00 W. G. Hendricks 20.00 T. Bell 20.00 H. Palma 20.00 T. Filipaw 20.00 F. H. Post 30.00 R. B. Brown, Jr. 20.00 P. DiAnna 20.00 J. L. Faircloth 20.00 C. O. Williams 20.00 P. J. Porter 20.00 L. J. Keyes 20.00 V. Nunico 20.00 H. W. Peters 20.00 A. Cavdra 20.00 P. D. Peralta 20.00 M. Dwyer 20.00 SS FT. STANWIX G. Gjermundsen 5.00 K. W. Kelly 5.00 D. Martenson 5.00 C. E. Carniel 5.00 R. B. Stratton 2.00 J. Kovich 5.00 W. Bowling 2.00 D. Vazquez 5.00 Friday, Seplember 12. 1947 Shipping Holds Good Pace In Marcus Hook By BLACKIE CARDULLO MARCUS HOOK — Shipping has been very good here, and it appears that we will continue to be busy for quite some time to come. We like it that way, with the more business the merrier. There were several tanker payoffs lately, with one in par­ ticular de.serving mention. That was the Great Meadows, Pacific Tankers, with a fine crew and a damn good Skipper on board. But it only takes one bad apple to spoil that v\'hole barrel. The Chief Engineer was a guy strictly from hunger, and he had the whole crew demoralized. He was enough to make a man give up the sea. Wo straightened him out in a hurry, and it will be a long time before he gives an SlU-SUP crew a hard time. Oiganizing goes on down here all the time, and we are always giving out with talk, literature, and LOGS. All three approaches are appreciated by the men who really need representation by the Seafarers. DOUBLE TALK Dan Flintjer, a real oldtimer, has a complaint, and a good one. He ordered a telephone, and everything moved along fine. He got a telephone book with his name in it, he got his first month's bill, so now you ask what his beef is. Well, he never has x-eceived the phone! Over 20 unions in Delaware County are participating in the elections which are coming up. This is the first time such action repairs here and then be turned has been taken, and we are real­ over for operations. ly out to give a bad time to the characters who backed Taft and PHONY REELECTED Hartley. Organized Labor took a shell­ Those guys who forced through acking at the polls this week in the Taft-Hartley Law have a Tampa. Present Mayor Hixon, sweet I'acket. They now tour .the. a 14 caret phony, was reelected. country, explaining the new law This isn't good news for labor as at $1000 a speech. Without being Hixon and his anti-labor band paid one thousand iron men I can will be in the driver's seat for explain the act in two wordsanother four years. It Stinks! C. R. Hullum 5.00 SS FRANCES E. V. Erazo 5.00 E. F. Martinez 5.00 P. Jimenez 5.00 J. Ayala 5.00 F. Hernandez 2.00 A. L. Rios 5.00 R. Kienost 5.00 D. Butts 5.00 By MAURICE DOLE P. Soto . 5.00 M. Rodriguiz 5.00 ASHTABULA—Now that even Now, on the first of September, A. Santiago 5.00 , the open shop LCA operators the LCA comes out with the J. Colon 5.00 I have accepted the forty hour very same thing that they laugh­ L. Labrador. 5.00 week principle on the Lakes, ed at the SIU about. Even the M. Lloret 5.00 let's pause for a moment and phony LSU on the ClevelandI. Gonzales 5.00 look back a year to what has Cliffs ships will have to agree C. Royfuse 5.00 actually happened on the Great to the forty hour week — but it R. Marrientos 3.00 Lakes during this period. took the militant actions and E. Santiago 5.00 Just a little over a year ago, fighting of the SIU to win all L. L. Rivera 5.00 this. S. Carbone 5.00 we had the 56-hour work-week at straight time. Now we have Any time the LCA gives the J. Nazario 5.00 time-and-one-half for all over unorganized Lakes seamen sail­ J. Prats 5.00 ing their ships something for J. M. Vega 5.00 eight hours in one day and over nothing, it means that once forty hours in one week. How F. F. Boyxon 5.00 did this come about? again the SIU has forced them J. Delgado 5.00 As usual, the SIU led the par­ into meeting SIU gains. A. Ortiz . 5.00 It takes the fighting SIU to A. Ferrara 5.00 ade and the others, including the LCA, followed suit. Back in make the Lake Carriers come D. Darrigo 5.00 E. Lugo 5.00 May, they laughed when the SIU across every time, even if they F. Camacho 3.00 first gained the forty-hour week are two months late! Here's a parting word. Thjg B. Dliyeias 5.00 on what some individuals refer­ F. S. Bose 5.00 red to as a "few lousy sand- backbone of our Union is the R. Basahe 5.00 boats." However, that was the shipboard meeting. Holding these V. Tanley 2.00 straw that broke the camels meetings makes it easiel" to iron back. out our beefs, educate the new SS GIBSON In quick succession. Midland young seamen, and keep the C. A. Nickenson 5.00 G. C. Maddox 5.00 agreed to the forty hour week SIU the same strong militant J. J. Badeck 5.00 retroactive to July 1. So did union that it has. always been. C. Primak 5.00 Browning, McCarthy and other For a strong SIU, hold those meetings! J. A. Nichols 5.00 SIU operators. SIU Leads Parade On The Lakes �Friday, Seplember 12, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nin* ConneautCrew Awaits Seafarers Contract ..iiiJyll: ytg These lads say that, like the rest of the crew, they are im­ patient for the company to sign a Seafarers contract. The SIU recently won this fleet in a bargaining election, and contract negotiations are already under way. Left to right, an unidenti­ fied crewmember; Curly Rottaris, who played a big role in or­ ganizing the company; Harry Oliver; and Howard Kramer. The Red Indian displayed on the smokest ck of the SS Conneaut is a familiar sight whereever the Wyandotte ships go. This company w .s one the first to be organized by the SIU dur­ ing the organizing campaign of this season, and In the bargaining election conducted by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board, the Seafarers gain d an overwhelming majority of the votes. Right now the Union and the company are engaged in c nlract negotiations, and all members of the crew are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the sessions. J, i J. A fs^vorite rendezvous for many of the men who sail on Wyandotte ships is the Royal Ba.r, located in Wyandotte. Pic­ tured here are some seamen off the Conneaut quaffing a few glasses of you-know-what to quench their thirst. Even drink­ ing beer is more fun when a man has the protection of a Union contract, and that's what these men want. They welcom­ ed the SIU with open arms when the organizng drive start­ ed, they voted SIU in the bar­ gaining election, and now they are looking forward to the day when they will be covered by a Seafarers agreement—the best in the business. X X % -•."B J J �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 12, 194V LOG SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Taft-Hartley Act Blasted By Mills Men Though it has been on the statute books for over two months, the Taft-Hartley Act is far from being forgotten by SIU members. Aboard the ships it is still a very important part of the shipboard meetings and is the cause of much discussion. Aboard the Enos Mills, Bull Line, the Taft-Hartley Act was roundly denounced at a ship­ board meeting on August 10th. Under Education, Crewmember Robert Larsen spoke on the Act and led the discussion which fol­ lowed. In his discussion, Larsen ex­ plained the threat the Law poses to the closed shop and what the effect of the law will be when all of its provisions take effect. The position of the SIU-SUP toward the T-H Act was read from the SEAFARERS LOG with discus­ sion and comment coming from most of the members present. COMBINED OPERATION BERTHS THE ARTHUR M. HULBERT At the left a puffing tug eases the Hulbert along its way in the Port of Baltimore when she docked there recently. Along the rail in the rear Sea­ farers watch the tug's efforts with interest. At the right, safely berthed and sporting a new coat of paint the Hulbert rests await­ ing to take on cargo. Cavalier Crew Lends Hand To Seamen On Bauxite Run RESOLUTION DRAWN Following the discussion a mo­ tion was. carried that an emer­ gency meeting be held two days later to draw up a resolution to be sent to the headquarters of Crewmember D. M. Carpenter clearing the cargo gear while the SIU. The resolution would his shipmates top the booms. Brother Eldon "Bill" Ray, who pertain to SIU-SUP joint action submitted the photos to the LOG, said that the ship is now on the Taft-Hartley Act. heading for Venezuela with general cargo and passengers. Brothers Kreutz, A. Larson, R. Larsen and Suall were elected to draw up the resolution. At the special meeting held later, the following resolution on the Taft-Hartley Act was passed unanimously by the crew of the Enos A. Mills: FRANK E. SPENCER. Aug. 2 conducted himself in a very sat­ WHEREAS the presence of the — Chairman E. Hodge; Secretary isfactory and commendable man­ Taft-Hartley Law on the J. Valencia. Delegates reported ner was recommended for Union Statute books is an ever pres­ on the number of book men in membership. Crew registered ent menace to the very exis­ their departments. New Busi­ protest over short supplies claim­ tence of the American labor ness: Motion carried that all ing that for iDast seven months movement, and showers and heads be repaired. Steward has allowed ship to sail WHEREAS the Seafarers Inter­ Motion carried to have ship short of stores. Good and Wel­ national Union, AFL, in par­ fumigated. Word of thanks given fare: Agreement that all quar­ ticular is threatened with the to all Departmental Delegates ters will be left in clean condit­ loss of the Union Hiring Hall for their cooperation. Good and ion at the payoff. List of neces­ and rotary shipping because Welfare: Motion carried that sary repairs made and approved of the provision of the law holiday meal for Friday be serv­ by crew. which prohibits the closed ed on Thursday. Suggestion that ^ » shop, and JOHN B. WATERMAN. July messhall be cleaned and painted. WHEREAS the AFL has spent 21 — Chairman A. LaVoie; Secenormous sums of money in an relary C. R. Lockwood. Deck attempt to influence the law­ and Stewards Delegates reported makers, to no avail whatever, no beefs. Engine Delegate and brought up beef about delayed sailing time and Wipers cleaning WHEREAS the time has arrived fuel oil off deck. New Business: where the entire rank and file X a, t Too much help hired in Shanghai and leadership ofsAmerican la­ bor are sufficiently aroused as SOLOMON JUNEAU, July 20 by Stewards Department. Good to be willing to take definite — Chairman B. W. Hansen; Sec­ and Welfare: Lockwood suggest­ action against this finky law retary Richard Davis. Delegates ed that cooks try to tenderize THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED reported on book members in steaks before cooking. that we, the crew of the Enos their departments. Good and A. Mills, propose to the mem­ Welfare: Steward asked about bership of the SIU to take up lack of juices and variety in the question of the feasibility menu. He replied that it was of a general strike of all or­ necessary to use the fruits on ganized labor, and to this end hand to prevent spoilage. Del­ X X % egates to post list of men from JEAN, July 27 — Chairmain be it each department to clean rec­ L. Torres; Secretary C. Tobias. FURTHER RESOLVED that in reation room. One minute of Delegates reported no beefs. New the event the membership acts silence for brothers lost at sea. Business: Louis Saxitos recom­ favorably on this resolution mended for book with five mem­ XXX our SIU leadership should bers signing his recommendation. WILLIAM COX, June 23 — communicate with all interna­ Education: C. Tobias read the Chairman A. C. Reed; Secretary tional unions on this matter and instruct the SIU delegates L. A. Baldwin. New Business: by-laws and SIU constitution to the coming AFL convention Crewmember Bernard Kelly with emphasis on section dealing to take up the matter there. |taken aboard in Dublin having (Continued <m Page 11) MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING The crew of the Alcoa Cava­ lier, self-appointed emissaries of Seafarers good will, have em­ barked on a campaign of contact­ ing all ships, unorganized, for­ eign and SIU contracted, which they meet in their travels through southern waters — so states the front page story of the ship's nev.spaper, "Cavalog." The purpose of the Cavalier men in meeting with the men aboard these ships is to give the men a hand in whatever prob­ lems they may have. As the Alcoa cruise ship spends much of its time in the vicinity of Trinidad, the bulk of their efforts are expended in that port. Pai-ticular attention is paid to those ships working the bauxite shuttle run. The ever increasing number of SIU ships in this vicinity has brought about membership ap­ proval for sending a representa­ tive of the SIU to that port to contact the ships plying the bauxite trade. In the meantime, the Cavalier men are doing what they can to aid other Seafarers in the region. As reported in "Cavalog," on August 31, ships contacted by the crew were the Alcoa Planter, Diamond Hitch, Snake Head, Alcoa Hunter, Charles McDonough. Hawser Eye and AlcoaClipper. dedicated to the shipowners. It runs thus: We all know that we do our job And lest that you should doubt us. Take a tip — grab a ship. And try to sail without us. Between bits of gossip and rib prodding, the Editor of the "Cav­ alog," whose name was not men­ tioned, gave out with a warning to the crew to heed when in St. Thomas, V. I. He cautioned the brothers to count their change when drinking at the "Paper Doll," as several beefs have been registered by crewmembers com­ plaining of being short changed. While in St. Thomas, members of the Deck Department took time off to check on the beef, but nothing concrete could be determined. The final page of the ship's paper devoted an article of ,congratulations to the SIU upon the successful conclusion of the Isth­ mian Strike. The "Cavalog" stat­ ed editorially, "perhaps no single thing yet achieved by any union is more significant than this accompli^liment, and certainly nothing more clearly shows the strength of our Union." The men of the Cavalier make up and distribute the "Cavalog" twice during their run to the south. Once on the downward trip and again while heading homeward. MEET WITH BROTHERS Contact was made with five SIU brothers who were in the Trinidad Hospital. Also two re­ cently discharged members were aided in getting a ship. The Cavalier men also met and talk­ ed to an undetermined number of brothers on the beach in­ cluding several men from the Canadian District of the SIU. In their travels ashore and to the other ships, copies of the SEAFARERS LOG were handed out. The Cavalog reported that "this activity was received with enthusiasm." Other pages of the "Cavalog" reported on "Deck Department Tid-Bits," a page to "Black Gang Notes," while still another was devoted to "Steward Department Sittings." On one page a short poem was printed which, no doubt, was v Note For Writers Carl Cowl, Seafarer who has sold a number of stories for SIU men with writing ability, is still looking for good novels. He feels sure that among the Seafarers are some who can turn out a book the public will go for. Brother Cowl is taking a short trip but will resume his literary marketing when he returns. Meanwhile, he asks that Brothers with book-length material submit their manu­ scripts to him care of the Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, -N. Y. Enclose self-addressed, stamp­ ed envelope to insure safe return. �' - Tfrr'-'' il'- THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 12. 1947 LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings ^3^ (Cont'nuicd from Page 10) with drunk and disorderly con­ duct aboard ship. Engine Patrol­ man to check dangerous places in Engine Room when ship hits States. s. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY. June 22 — Chairman Ralph DePaola: Secretary James Hoyle. Delegates reported on books and permits in their departments. Repair list made up and approv­ ed. Good and Welfare; Motion carried that a report be sub­ mitted to Patrolman on Chief Cook for his poor conduct 'and unreliability as a Union brother. Motion carried for delegates to inform Purser to post a notice when he is going to put out a draw and have the slopchest open. ROBERT STUART. July 27— Chairman H. E. Perinson; Secre­ tary Walter G. Doyle. Delegates reported on the number of book men in the departments. Good and Welfare: List of repairs made up and approved by those at­ tending the meeting. One min­ ute of silence for brothers lost at sea. check their departments as to the number of book and tripcard men. Motion carried that new mat l,ies.ses be secured in Savannali on deck be fineci, $5.00. XXX KATHRYN. July 20 — Chair­ man Francisco Morciqlio; Secre­ tary Pedro Villanueva. Delegates reported no beefs in their de­ partments. Education: Reading of the preamble to constitution for benefit of new members and tripcarders. Good and Welfare: Each man is to clean the laun­ dry after using it. Repair list made up and approved by crew. Words of praise noted for ex­ cellent Chief Mate aboard the ship. XXX ROBIN GOODFELLOW. July 2 — Chairman Parrot; Secretary H. L. Durbin. Old Business and Delegates reports waived. Motion carried to have delegates see Captain about Electrician's room and if no satisfaction is gained that the ship's officers be in­ vited to an open meeting to thrash out the matter.. Motion by Wallace that the delegates see Chief Engineer about heat during cold spells. NOONDAY, June 15 — Chair­ man H. Workman; Secretary H. Morris. All Departmental Dele­ gates reported everything under control. New Business: Agree­ ment to check and make sure that the slopchest is well sup­ plied with small sized gear. Good and Welfare: Crew asked to conserve water. Cups and dishes to be placed in sink after snacks and to help keep messroom clean. XXX PHILIP SCHUYLER, July 27— Chairman "Star Wells; Secre­ tary J. Craven. Deck and Engine reported no beefs. Engine De­ partment reported shortage of one fireman and one oiler. Men to be procured in Savannah. Motion carried that Delegates YAKA, July 29 — Chairman Smith; Secretary Orlando. Del­ egates reported all running smooth in their departments. New Business: Motion carried that Wiper and OS draw linen for crew. Good and Welfare: Over a dozen needed repairs suggested and put on repair list. One minute of silence for bro­ thers lost at sea. iS S CloTlCES FOR MONEY PUE, RETRO- wAoss, ETC., /VRE PRINTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD PAGE OPTHE LOG AS SOON AS THEY ARE RE­ CEIVED. KEEP YOUREVES OPEN FOR THe GREEN STUFF YOU HAVE COMING. CUT and SUN By HANK XXX X X % MONARCH OF THE SEAS. July 26 — Chairman F. A. Widegren; Secretary H. M. Troxclair. Delegates reports accepted as read. New Business: Motion car­ ried that Patrolman in New Or­ leans be contacted in reference to gaining new porthole fans for each focsle. Motion by Larson that Delegates contact Patrol­ man in N.O. to have Company install awnings on after poop deck of all ships hitting Puerto Rican run. Education: Several brothers spoke on unionism and what it stands for. not shorts in the messhall. Har­ rison pointed out that each De­ partmental Delegate should make out a repair list for his respective department. Ill GEORGE BIBB, Aug. 4—Chair­ man M. T. Nolan; Secretary L. Laverick. Delegates reported on the number of men in their de­ partments. New Business: Ships Delegate elected. Delegate to see Captain concerning a draw in England. Education: All educa­ tional material was passed out from ship's delegate in ordei' that all might read such material provided in the delegate's kit. Good and Welfare: Passageways to be kept cleaner by not throw­ ing butts out of the foc'sles on the deck. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. ,111KEMP P. BATTLE, Aug. 3 — Chairman G. A. Allen; Secre­ tary B. M. Maiulewing. Deck and Engine Departments okay. Stew­ ard Delegate reported 540 extra meals in the store books but the Stewards Department has col­ lected for only 170 extra meals. Man aboard ship to be removed until he clears himself with the Union in the first port hit. ^ COLABEE, Aug. 15 — Chair­ man William A. Volias; Secre­ tary Francis Fuchs. Delegates had nothing to report. New Busi­ ness: Delegates to check store for next crew coming aboard with particular attention to fresh vegetables. Motion carried that galley stove be repaired before signing articles. Agreement to recommeijd Anthony Tierno for a pro-book inasmuch as he sail­ ed Isthmian for four months as an organizer. XXX PHILIP SCHUYLER, Aug. 3 — Chairman M. C. Wells; Sec­ retary J. W. Craven. Delegates reported on the number of book and permitmen in their depart­ ments. New Business: James Babson, elected as ship's dele­ gate. Motion carried that Engine Delegate hold his position and the- ship's delegate aid him when­ ever possible. Education: Brief talk on Union phamplets aboard and the need for new members to read up on them and learn how their union is run. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. XXX ROBIN GREY, Aug. 7 — Chairman Robert Pittman; Sec­ retary Jack E. Gervais. Old busi­ ness Minutes of special meeting read. New Business: Deck de­ partment reported things pretty well fouled up. Engine and Stewards Departments reported all running smoothly. Good and Welfare: Driffle suggested that crewmembers wear pants and As it often happens this Cut and Dried column tries to print a few important up-to-date nautical facts mixed with the arrival and departure of Seafaring brothers in New York and elsewhere. We'd rather be 95 per cent serious than to force ourselves to soak XXX this column with some desperate humor. For example, here is someSEATRAIN NEW YORK, Aug. Dispatcher with his assignment card stating he didn't want the 3. — Chairman Carl Cowl; Sec­ thing serious: Two weeks ago a young Seafarer came back to the retary Charles Goldstein. No job because he thought the ship was a tanker and found her to be reports from delegates. James a C-2. This foggy-minded attitude and action wastes a lot of the Stickney elected ship's Delegate Dispatcher's time and work and seriously cheats some Seafarer by acclaimation. Motion carried who wants the job and doesn't care what color the ship is painted, that any man taking and using or how much she needs a paint job, or what port she's heading for crews gear such as towels, bed­ with bags of sawdust. spreads in the Engine Room be XXX brought up on charges. Good Another example: Lots of Seafarer's presume that it's only and Welfare: Men should come natural that they get a lot of overtime every trip—or else the into messhall properly dressed. trip is going to be bad. There's no sense in beefing against the XXX Mates, the Company or the work and other things if it just FLORIDA, Aug. 17—Chairman happens there isn't much overtime in your department. A good John R. Roberts; Secretary Mel trip is one where the ship is always clean, the men do their Stratten. Delegates had nothing work in the right way and all the guys are good shipmates and new to report. New Business: union men rather than overtime-hungry guys with a variety Motion carried to have double of ships on their shoulders—and that feeling in the mind to do_ plug placed in the crew mess so less work than the other guy or to get drunk and then scream toaster and fan can be used at they can't work the next day because they're sick. i.he same time. Motion carried 4. X X to have the three departments Brothel' Jimmy Millican came in about a week and a half ago have departmental meetings to with a mustache on his face—after making a trip to Europe. Good suggest any changes that would health to the other half, Jimmy—and best of luck . . . Bosun Sal benefit us. Education: Oldtimers Volpi just gave us the flash news that he grabbed the 88 J. Dun­ asked to help the new men as can with the following oldtimers: Brother John Bananas (that New much as possible. Orleans man) and Brother Willie Wolfe. The ship is steering for northern France—and Bosun Volpi says that they'll be bringing home bottles—of perfume, naturally . . . Brother Paul Warren, the oldtimer, gave us a little item about Brother Moon Koons down in New Orleans. Brother Koons is holding down the SIU door dow;a there—and doing a good job, too. 4. 4* 4* Here's a flash news item from a reliable source: Brother XXX Aussie Shrimpton, the Steward (and if we remember correct­ NEW ECHOTA, July 26 — ly, a fine poet of salty lines), became engaged to a passenger. Chairman Donald Malenfant; Sec­ Miss Rose Schilling of New York City—after nine home-sweetretary Erman Green. Delegates' home voyages on his ship. The Captain announced the engage­ reports accepted. New Business: ment on August 28. The wedding is to commence early in Oc­ Complaint of crew putting dirty tober. Agreement calls for Jack to keep sailing . . . Congratula­ linen in the passageway. Com­ tions, Brother Shrimpton, and a long happy voyage of matri­ plaint about presence of ship's mony. dog in the messhall and the feed­ 444ing of the dog by the crew. All Here are some Seafarers who may still be in New York: E. complaints settled. Captain gave Hansen; C. Ford; B. Kosow; H. Lorents; John Schupstick; R. Col­ a talk on safety stressing closing let; T. Hasson; Charlie Bush; R. Teets; G. Green: M. Stanley; C. of doors and protection of light Henry; R. Bonich; T. McHenan; J. Maisonet; D. O'Toole; L. Becker; sockets. B. Zelencio; C. Newman; J. Kirby; J. Rogers; F. England: J. Glass; XXX J. Hawkins; F. Murray; J. Grangaard and J. Henchey . . . News ALCOA PAGASIS, July 21— Item: Three important maritime bills will face Congress in January: Chairman T. C. Dial; Secretary (1)—H. R. 476 which is the constantly pigeon-holed Merchant Sea­ Charles T. Gilmore. Rules for men's War Service Act. (2)— S 1552 which is a bill introduced byconduct *in messhall set down. Senator Wallace White (Republican from Maine) to give merchant Those members using the laun­ seamen the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act—essentially dry will' clean it after using it, the 40-hour week (3)—H. R. 3972 is a bill introduced by Repre­ failure to do so will be $1 fine. sentative Francis Walter (Democrat from Pennsylvania) to remove Edward H. Burns chosen Stew­ the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation from the Coast ards Department Delegate. Guard and return it to the Department of Commerce. �THE SEAFARERS Page Twelve LOG Friday, September 12. 1947 lii THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS rliiF SIU Crew Shows Ability, Steel King Officers Relax To the Editor: The loyalists—the oldtime Isth­ mian skippers, mates and en­ gineers^—were knocked off their fannies. They were surprised to find that an SIU crew was not a bunch of rabble rousers bent on raising forty-nine kinds of hell and generally making life miser­ able for all hands. On Aug. 30, the SS Steel King poked her nose out of New York for a trip to the Far East via the Canal. Prior to the ship's de­ parture, the writer dropped in at MacPherson's Bar, the hangout of the loyalists, and was amused to hear some of the impressions of an SlU-contracted crew. PECULIAR NOTIONS Now that the SIU had Isth­ mian sewed up, the impressions were: 1) that nothing would be better than to see the scuppers run with the blood of skippers, mates and engineers; 2) that monkey wrenches and marlin spikes would go flying through the night in well-aimed direc­ tions. The least that was ex­ pected was a continuous round of disruptive tactics and beefs. The first day the SS Steel King ^ was out at sea passed and no throats were cut, no wrenches or spikes flew through the air, and there wasn't a single beef. Just the opposite of what was expected happened. The men turned to, showing a brand of seamanship and work­ manship never seen among an Isthmian unorganized crew. The men did their work and did it weU. This continued each day until our arrival at the Canal, and now even the toughest die-hard loyalists admits that an SIU crew tops for seamenship and work­ manship. Under the old Isthmian setup, their unorganized performers in­ cluded finks so phony even the NMU wouldn't touch them—per­ formers so lousy even their mothers disowned them, and mountaineers who had to be told what the pointed end of the ship was called. KING, QUEEN AND "BABY*' alists to all Seafarers who know their business and do it. A1 Lavoie, Deck Maint. J. L. O'Rourke, Jr. Eng. Luke Collins, Bosun SS Steel King I am your Union, bold and strong, Wifh my slrengfh, I right your wrong; I am your sword of mighty steel Before whose might tyrants must yield. BLACK AJND WHITLI CAB OUTFIT GETS BROTHER'S KAYO To the Editor: I would like to inform all SIU or SUP men not to cater to the Black and White Cab Company of Renton, Washington. Recently while in that town while aboard the Solana, two other crewmembers and myself took one of their cabs into town. The cabbie drove us to a gam­ bling club about five miles be­ yond town when we had asked him to take us just to town for a few cool ones. When we got out at the gam­ bling spot there was nothing to see but gambling tables. The cabbie waited to see if we liked it, and without going all the way into the spot, I said "No" to the whole idea and so he drove us to Seattle, 18 miles away. When I asked him to drive us back to Renton and leave us off where we could get a bus he said there were no busses in that sec­ tion. He had it all figured out. I showed disapproval and he re­ marked: "I work for the Cab Company and not the bus com­ pany, anyv/ay, I thought youse guys were seamen." My advice is, if you want a cab call Yellow Cab at 370. They are 100 percent Union and their fares are about or.c-i:alf. Robsri A. Lowry SS Solana On iheir way io South America, the crew of the Murray M. Blum, Mississippi, called King Neptune aboard as they crossed the Equator. He wasn't alone, however, as the picture above shows him in the company of his queen and "baby." The seaweed encrusted King is Johnny Ferdensky, his cigarette smoking queeq is Blewitt Perkins and their offspring is Warren Bonano. B&'C Men Relate Sad State Of Lakes Unorganized Ship The following letter was recieved by the Detroit SIU Hall a short time ago from the crewmembers of the SS Adam E. Cornelius, an unorganized ship belonging to the Boland & Cor­ nelius fleet on the Great Lakes and should be self explanatory. Dear Brother: The crewmembers of this ship (Adam E. Cornelius) receive clean linen only once or twice a month, and the Porters on here refuse to deliver the linen to the crew. Our Steward and 2rxd Cook are very inexperienced. When­ ever we load in Toledo we get very poor food. Sometimes, we just get a bowl of soup and a couple of vitamin pills ior a complete meal! As a rule, we receive pork for ten meals a week. We don't know what fruit or ' vegetable juices look like on this scow, and the men going on the 2-6 watch get a very light lunch. Names are given when orders for meals are taken, resulting in the officers getting far superior food when we do have a half way decent meal. No action can be secured on any complaints to the Steward responsible for the cooking as he receives special" consideration in the way of fancy meals gnd tid­ bits. You may any way you present, we anonymous - use this letter in see fit, but for the prefer to remain at least, in print. I am- thy weapon, you are my might. Together as one we shall defend our right; So lift your voices and shout your cries, Sound your wrath to the very skies. Are we not men, bold and free. Or must be bow before the tyrants of the sea? No! We shall struggle in death's own embrace. Ere we go down to defeat and disgrace. t 4 i A Sailor's Life By JAMES C. MITCHELL A sailor leads a funny life. He isn't married, but he has a wife; He doesn't drink but he always is drunk. He's at his best when he's in his bunk. His money goes for drink and lip; For soon he'll make another trip. He's just a great big awful soak. Until the minute he is broke. And when he's broke he still has fun, A waiting for_ a new live one: He soon goes broke and has to ship. So then he makes another trip. PICTURE CHANGES The Mate now takes it easy. He doesn't have to be on deck to see that the work is done and done right. The First Assistant has relaxed for the first time in a long while. And the Steward has broken out, the pinochle deck. The old man was a little con­ cerned at fir.st. Now he'.s all smiles. God is in His Heaven. He's got sailors working for him. The skipper. Captain J. P. Cole­ man, by the way, is a right guy, with plenty of savvy and a good head. Our bets are on him to be known as a swell skipper. He'll operate ships as efficiently as any skipper afloat. It's only the first leg on a long trip. But we're betting the rest of the voyage will prove the ship a good ship and the trip a good one. The erstwhile "loyalists" will have become just plain loy­ , Seafarers-Artist Norman Maffie catches the TTT club in session at the Pennsylvania Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The boys pictured here were in session during July and are insulating themselves against the Island's heat by quaffing a few cool ones. The rice and beans simmering at right is the standard diet for beachcombers. As far as can be determined, the TTT Club means: 'Typical Tropical Tramps." �THE Friday, September 12. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG PENANG PLAYS HOST TO JACKSON CREWMEN Page Thirteen Shortage Of Men On Ships Called Peril To Contracts To the Editor: I'm writing this as an open letter to the membership. It con­ cerns an abuse that we must cor­ rect in the near future or else we're due for some calling down when our contracts come up for renewal. On the last half dozen ships I've sailed, we've been shorthanded. Why? Is it due to the war being over? More lucrative jobs ashore? Erroneous and mis­ leading or true reports about bucko Skipper? Or the thousand While the Waterman vessel, Andrew Jackson, stopped off in Panang, Malayan Straits dur­ and one reasons a seaman might ing a voyage described in the Sept. 5 issue of the LOG, the boys took in the sights. On the left have for not shipping out. Any­ Ted Filipow, AB and "Red" Dineen, AH, relax for the cameraman while "Tiger" Thompson, AB, way brothers, let's face the facts. lights one up. The inescapable fact is that ships are sailing shorthanded At right, the boys stop at a local bistro for refueling. Left to right; Pete D'Anna, AB; Hans from every port in which we Peters, Bedroom Steward; Ted Filipow and "Tig3r" Thompson. The boys seem to be enjoying the have an office. Recently, I shipstuff set before them on the table. |ped on the Seatrain New York. Seafarer Suggests Joining In Tribute With SUP To Honor '34 Strike Heroes We were short one man on deck and four men below. It did work a hardship down beloV because two of the men short were Firemen and the En­ gine Utility had to fire. Between him and the other Fireman they had to stand 6 to 6. HARMS 4 WATCH This must be stopped. On the one hand our Union is plumping for a 4 watch system and we can't furnish men for a three' watch system. How do you ex­ pect us to present the 4 watch system demand to the operators? This particular ship I'm on is on a 14 day turnaround and half the crew is off on either end for a day to a day and a half. She's a good feeder, good quarters, as crew quarters run on ships today, and never an hour of legitimate overtime disputed, yet we never seem to be able to get a full crew of this vessel. If this were an isolated case it would be different but it seems move using the seamen and help looks of the Taft-Hartley Act To the Editor: we will need strong union bro­ our dear comrades with the to be the rule now rather than I wish to express for myself thers from now on. How about grain situation." the exception. and the other SIU brothers on it. Brothers? As Gene Markey, Agent of Let's be realistic. We have a board the MV Gadsden the the Montreal Hall, said: "The clause in all of our contracts RUINOUS PROGRAM deepest respect and admiration seamen of the CSU are getting stating that if we can't furnish for the SUP Brothers who met The blow to labor inflicted by wise to their commie leaders the men the company can pro­ their deaths in the '34 strike in the Taft-Hartley Act is as bad and to all of their pals. The cure them where they please. San Francisco. as if Stalin had all his commies SIU files show that more men Well, we don't expect the com­ I think the tribute paid them controlling the unions. How can are getting out of their commie pany to do the foregoing be­ yearly by their brothers is the two such lowly people get into controlled union and signing up cause all they're interested in is highest honor any man could positions of leadership where in our Hall." to sail their ships with a full receive. I think it would be a they can pursue a program so The commies of the CSU have crew if they can, or with a half further tribute if all the SIU ruinous to our nation of work­ pulled some stupid things but crew if they must. Brothei-s paid homage to them ing people? It makes one ask; each year. WORKS HARDSHIP "Is there no justice?" The need for refreshments There are many young broth­ All that is left to us is the seems to hit the boys often. The companies don't give a J|it( ^TH€W0RPC0ME| Here Ted Filipow and "Tiger" ers with us now who have never strength of our great unions and darn. They're making plenty of Thompson stop at one of Pen- heard of those great men and leaders to champion the cause cabbage as long as the ships sail, ang's many fruit juice stands the struggle and hell they went of the working man against such but some of our brothers are through for all seamen. people and the obstacles they for their vitamins. working a hardship on the others What do the Brothers think of create. who are doing the sailing and Another thing worth com­ the idea of taking up an annual living up to our contracts provi­ collection from each member of menting on at the moment is sion to furnish the men. the SIU to buy flowers each the commie situation in Canada. Brothers, it hasn't been so long July 5th and erect a monument No doubt the commies of the Seafarer Earle Goosley, re­ ago that you had to have a 70 to CSU were in a turmoil after the in their name? cently off the Jonathan a 90 day old card to make a half 1 know the SUP Brothers hold expose of the great radio pro­ Grout, is now a patient in St. way decent job on American July 5th as their one sacred day. gram they had planned. Some Marks Hospital in Brooklyn. merchant vessels and it also Although these men were mem­ of the SIU ships were in Canada His wife writes that he is at the time waiting for the hasn't been so long ago that ship­ this strike they had planned is bers of the SUP, the strike in very desirious of hearing chance to hear the commies. the topper of them all — no which they gave their lives has ping was going out of fink halk from some of his old ship­ It was typical of the tommies, benefit for the seamen at all. helped to advance all seamen so and crimp joints. mates or having them drop much that 1 think they would no talk until everyone suppres­ The SIU brothers have done in to see him while he is ill. We now have the best condi­ much to stamp out the commies grant us brothers in the SIU sed, so there was no talk. He expects to undergo an The seamen of Canada are on our own waterfronts. the privilge of adding our heart­ tions and contracts in the indus­ operation shortly, so he will getting wise and know that the felt thanks and respect on that' We know that with the suc­ try. Let's keep them by filling be laid up for some time. His SIU is in Canada to stay and cess we have had in Canada so day. address is: Ward 4, St. Marks This would show all brothers guard their rights. far, it won't be long until the and Prospect Place, Brook­ what it means to be a good SUP job is completed. Then it will MONEY FOR STRIKE lyn, N. Y. and SIU Brother, and from the be known that the SIU has done They also realize what a finky another wondei-ful job for all bunch of commie leaders they seamen and working class people have in the CSU, for it is known by kicking the commies around that $5,000 was sent by the head and out. commies to push the seamen's If thei-e were only some way strike in Canada. to show everyone what devnurThe strike itself was not for ers of workers' rights the comthe poor seamen, a^ the commies mis are. We can't say, go and ASKS CLARIFICATION ON MONEY DUE soy: "To hell with the seamen. look at Russia itself, as only a We can make one big political few seamen get the opportunity, QUESTION: but there is one way left to get This is in regards lo Ihe 6 percent reiroacfive pay. All com­ an idea of commie controlled the jobs on vessels of all of our panies should put out a phamphlet with the names of the ships labor: reading and following the contracted companies and satisfy and the men who worked on them with their pay statement. activities of the commies' at­ ourselves that we can sail our Send in the minutes of This will prevent the union members from interrupting the tempt at using the CSU in own ships. your ship's meeting to the Dispatcher to find out what ship they were on because these Canada as a political tool. New York Hall. Only in that men do not get any discharges or statement of wages while the This will also tend to show the Well, it looks like this will be way can the membership act ship is in port. government finks and company our last trip to Canada this on your recommendations, » Serafin Lopez year, so for all the follows on shipping crimps now and in the and then the minutes can be Michael Piskin this ship 1 want to thank the future that we can take care of printed in the LOG for the Brothers in the Montreal Hall ANSWER: benefit of all other SIU and supply the demands for our for the wonderful coopei-ation cre\i^s This question was referred to the New York Port Agent and his and help we received all sum­ present contracts and as many as Hold those shipboard meet* answer was that the companies are in the process of doing this at mer. We hope we will all be we have to come. ings regularly, and send the moment. They are compiling lists of the ships and their crews back again next spring. A. Rappaport those minutes in as soon as and the money due them. These lists will be sent to the SIU and Eugene Wood possible. That's the SIU wayl Ship's Delegate published in the SEAFARERS LOG. Keep your eye on the Bulletin Stewards Dept. Delegate Seatrain New York Board page of the LOG for the money due you. Laid-Up Brother THE BEEF BOX Send Those Minutes �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourfeen Action-Packed Struggles Marked SIU's Rapid Growth To the Editor: Did you ever think of the long road the Union has travelled during the past few years. Just look Ijack to the time we first started out to try and get a new Union Hall in the Port of New York. And do you remember that old one? I can recall the announcement that the SIU was setting out to make the Union a larger oi'ganization. Remember that one? The organizers went around prac­ tically shanghaiing you into all sorts of broken down freighters and fouled up tankers. IT PAID OFF But it all paid off, though. •Prorif of it was shown recently at a meeting I attended where it was announced and shown that the Si afaiers today is over twice the size it was a few years ago. And ihat just dealt with our stren-gih as an organization stand- ;vt.y-How IVE GROWAJ LOG Friday, September 12, 1947 A STRIKE GREW IN BROOKLYN to do is keep her steady as she goes. Keeping on her course means that all hands have to be in there pitching. And any guy who lets the lines slacken hasn't any rightful place in our Union. We've got to be on our toes every minute. Especially now, with the NMU staggering in the dark be­ cause of the commies' internal attacks on that organization, the SIU should be awake to all opportunites that arise. And while we're at it, let's finish up the Great Lakes drive, the tanker drive and all the other jobs we laid out for ourselves. Then we may be able to arrive finally at the one big union idea —the SIU of N. A. Let's keep moving along the road we've al­ ready rolled along so sucessfully. Jimmy (Fats) Wilson Ex-NMUer Hails SIU Conditions Photos of strike activty taken by Seafarers during the recent Isthmian tie-up continue to come to the LOG. These were submitted by Johnny Thompson and were taken et the Erie Basin, Brooklyn. That's Thompson in front row right in pic at left. Photo above shows Thomp­ son again, with Richard Tyler at his right. Both were off the Steel Artisan. Rest of men were unidentified. To the Editor: 1 just came in after a five month trip as Chief Electrician, and in the ports we visited I was very happy to see so many jobs up on the boards. 1 am writing this letter be­ cause I want to thank every man who made it possible for me to obtain membership in the SIU. This is my first SIU ship and I am very happy to report that ing alone. It did not take into everything went as smooth as account the additional power glass. that came from the formation of Upon arriving in Baltimoi'e, I the powerful AFL Maritime noticed for the first time in my Trades Department, which meant life a ship having its beefs set­ the winning of our 1946 strike. tled before the payoff. We also Yes, we've come a long way hit three other ports, then we in a short time and we've seen paid off. I made a nice hunk of a lot of action. There were the cabbage in overtime and I know many and important struggles we if I were still in the NMU, I Isthmian crewmember Alfred had in opposition to the com­ wouldn't have got it; in fact, I Tompol looks over picket line. munist party, with its attempts would have been lucky to be an Seconds later he was pounding at scabbery in Philly, Tampa and Assistant Electrician. Back in the NMU, we always the bricks with his shipmates. elsewhere, besides its scabbing attempts on the longshoremen in had so many beefs that we never New York. All this added up to got them .settled. Their practice a helluva lot of action—and vic­ of giving you a .30-day shipping card messes things up, for if you tories. have a beef pending, you usuajly PLENTY AHEAD have to drop it to get a ship be­ fore your card expires. Some secrets are to be Now with the Taft-Hartley I'm plenty satisfied where I kept, but if you had an in­ Law coming up and the announc­ am now—in the SIU. teresting trip, or if you met ing of the Union's heavy organiz­ Ed Lawrence a character who sent you, ing program, it loolvs like ive're let us in on it. That goes for still a bunch of busy people—and your views on the union, cur­ .will be for sometime. But if any The LOG Rolls rent events, or any sugges­ outfit is equal to doing the job, To Rollerdam tions you may have. All beefs it's the SIU. We're headed in the of general interest will be an­ right direction and all we have To the Editor: swered. The other day I was ship-visit­ Seafarers who think in ing on some American ships. One He's Waiting terms of moon and June and of the crew .showed me your vine and wine can give vent newspaper, the SEAFARERS to their rhyme and rhythm LOG. He told me that if I wrote in Log-A-Rhythms. If you to your address, you would be have a camera we will give glad to send me the paper free of prominence to your lens ef­ charge for the reading table of forts. the Seamen's Home. I should be very grateful, in­ The items sent to us will deed, if you would .send me the be displayed before an ap­ LOG, as many American .seamen preciative audience of 60,visit our home. I am sure the 000 readers from coast to men will appreciate it very much coast who read these pages to come across such a fine news­ every week. paper in the Seamen's Home. Put down the highlights of Father P. Koevoels your experience including the Dir. Port Chaplain place, time and names and Aposlleship of the Sea send them to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., Rotterdam, The Netherlands On the beach in New York N. Y. We will return all (Ed. Note: The LOG will be "waiting for a good one." is snapshots, poems and stories, sent to the address given and Joe Tassin, a New Orleans boy. if so desired. you should receive your first Now is the right time, tool Joe says hello to all his friends copy in a few weeks. Thanks and former shipmates. for the words of praise.) Okay, BrothersLet Us In On It A.A. 'The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK George "Ranger" Ernst just started sailing and "his ambition is to save a few dollars and own a ranch some day. A short while ago I asked several men their plans for the future. One fellow from Brooklyn said he always wanted to own a pool room. I wonder if his dream ship came true. One, whom I'd rather not name, says all he wants is to be a lover in Bra­ zil. Perhaps he is the smartest. My suggestion: I think all union books should have the ad­ dresses of all the Halls in the back part of the book. Always remember one thing: This is our Union. You have as much to .say or do as anyone else. If you have any ideas for im­ provements you owe it to your­ self and brother members to bripjg it forward. I wonder if Brother Paul Hall and J. P. Shuler ever "slip in" at the Tampa Fair? Who is the heaviest man in the Union? I've seen some that would be tough to beat. the Del Mar. How are you. Bob? Chief Cook Lawrence of Georgia was certainly against Roosevelt. I often wondered if he was a Georgia Republican ... A couple of guys were standing at a corner so I ask­ ed them what they were do­ ing. They replied: "Just watch­ ing the Fords go by," meaning they were watching the local belles . . . Paul Parsons should run for Congress. I'm sure he would make the grade. Angelo D'Amico has been in Argentina so long (due to an ill­ ness) that he is planning to vote there in the next election ... I promised not to reveal his name but there's a seaman who, after every trip, takes a Mississippi cruise on the SS President. Some fun, eh . Peter Loloes, "The Greek," went to Greece a short time ago. The natives spoke to him but it was all Greek to him ... It won't be long before the SIU banner will fly the seven seas in full bloom. Our Union is growing so fast that I think she's jet propelled. Who remembers 2 Stone Street in New York? What a differ­ ence between the past and the future. DEL ALBA PASSES LOG TO SIU SHIPS IN BUENOS AIRES To the Editor: I remember one Steward who was so heavy that every time he was in the crow's nest we had a port list . , . One Pa­ trolman who has always been a gentleman is Howard Guinier. There are others, too, of course. * Is the LOG sent regularly to May Sullivan's Bar in B.A.? Remember all seamen are hun­ gry for it. Is it possible to send a couple every week to British Hospital, Pridrel and Casareos, Buenos Aires? (Ed. Note: Will do.) Bob Creel was operated up­ on in S.A. and sent home on We, the Crew of the SS Del Alba wish to thank you for send­ ing copies of the SEAFARERS LOG that we requested while in Buenos Aires as promptly as you did. " We made them up into a folder and passed them on to the other SIU ships that were in Buenos Aires at that time and they ap­ preciated them as much as we did. These are the ships, SS Del Santos, SS Cuba 'Victory, SS Stephen A. Douglas, SS Hilton, and the SS Del Aii'es. C. W. Gait Ship's Delegate SS Del Alba .. �THE Friday. September 12, 1947 SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG BULUSTEN -w- ;1 /--• L Retroactive Pay Unclaimed Wages -iHCCCXS Moran Towing Co. Bx\TTERY PLACE, Retroactive p5y covering the 5 percent increase for the fol­ lowing ships is now ready at the offices of the Overlakes Freight Corporation, 19 Rector Street, New York, N.Y. The money can be collected in person or by writing and giv­ ing proper identification. NEW YORK 2.78 Robert A. Burdick 42.74 Buford C. Jones Monle E. Blue $ 24.72 Harold C. Cisewski ^ -.s • 80.12 GROVER C. HUTCHERSON Joseph C. Johnson 3.20 George L. Sumner 33.55 (Voyage No. 11) * les, $1.00; R. B. Brady. $3.00; C. W. Kearney N. Foster 3.77 Joseph Curtis NEW YORK 29.43 Crafford. $2.00; J. Short. $1.00; Evan Richard V. Grant 10.25 John M. Kelly, Jr ROBERT R, MCBURNEY 25.62 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Midgette, $4.00; D. Cillikin. $1.00; Fred N. Cook 11.14 Wr H. Pylate, Jr (Voyage No. 12) 4.74 C. Arnold. $1.00: G. H. Ruf. $1.00; B. Poolfe, $1.00. Robert L. Lester 47.53 Donald Chestnut 12.24 C. E. Fisher. $1.00; R. A. Robinson. JOHN FISKE SS WARRIOR Edwin S. Harriman 4.74 Quinton Royals 8.50 $2.00; E. M. Misa. $2.00; R. B. Hughes. I. C. Cavcy. $2.00; G. Consalvo, (Voyage No. 19) Herbert W. Johnson 68.34 Walter W. Christian 7.13 $1.00; K. A. Stenberg. $2.00; R. S. $1.00; F. Borst. $1.00; R. J. Mason. Barney L. Brannon 7.62 Leland W. Davis 2.10 Salcedo, $1.00; U. Hildebrandt. $1.00; $2.00; F. Peraita. $2.00; A. W. Keane, OVERLAKES FREIGHT CORP, Keo Lung Loon. $1.00; R. H. 1 lanssen, $2.00; J. Gonzales. $2.00; T. Tonisson, Patrick G. Dougherty .... 7.17 Luis L. Welborn 5.37 $3.00; M. F. Fair, $1.00; E. A. Sara, $3.00; J. Maisonet. $3.00; J. B. FianRoom 700 Clyde V. Riddle, Jr 51.69 John E. Kinsaul 13.95 $2.00. ncry, $6.00; L. G. Bosso, $1.00; E. 19 Rector St., New York 6, N. Y. Byrd O. Busbee 3.20 James P. Brewer J. B. Relly. $1.00; John Bruno. $2.00. Torres. $2.00; T. Hasson. $5.00; R. 24.05 The following payrolls, cover­ Charles P. Yarn 24.60 Fred O. Sumerlin V. Rodriguez. $1.00. Acabeo. $2.00; A. L. Blain. $2.00; C. T. 7.62 ing six per cent increase . re­ Ridge, $2.00; J. O. Scott, $1.00; J. J. Lowell T. McNabb 21.46 p McCaskey SS NAMPA VICT9RY 4.79 O'Connor. $5.00. troactive wages are now com­ E. Brezina, $1.00; Stanley Domijan, Henry P. Sedgeway 6.851 Sidney Rothman 3.50 $2.00; D. G. Goldblatt. $1.00; W. C. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS pleted. Thomas Bernsee 24.84 Frazer C. Clark 62.00 Smith. $1.00; Theodore Kioussis, $2.00; B. A. Center. $1.00. James W. Berry 11.72 Anthony F. Nottage 3.94 A. M. Milefski, $1.00; George Meany. SS ROBERT R. McBURNEY SS FARALLON Thomas E. Mason 11.20 Robert Lamphere (Voyage No. 9) 12.23 $6.00: C. Wayne, $1.00; L. A. HolM. C. Ladwig, $2.00; G. G. Glennon, George M. Batts 86.77 Mate Veli Ekman ... 2.67 brook. $1.00; j. Reyes. $1.00; I. V. $5.00; K. Frey, $1.00; G. S. Harris, SS ROBERT R. McBURNEY Brown,' $1.00; C. R. Swensen. $2.00; $1.00; F. Kraul, $2.00; J. O'Connor. Charles S. Whitten 11.97 Walter B. Tobiasson 3.20 A. R. Broch. (Voyage No. 10 Port) $2.00; E. N. Durocher. $1.00; R. Wyse. $5.00; M. Moore. $1.00. Franz B. Sterlitz 1.97 I Marvin Bozard 2.67 $2.00; W. E. Thomason. $2.00; C. SS GIBBONS Tl.omas F. Meagher 61.33 David C. Reese SS JOHN FISKE 2.14 Herm.-.n. $5.00; J. C. Fouts. $2.00; W. J. Rushinjky, $2.00; Joe Maestra, (Voyage No. 17) Mathcw W. Waldron 17.43 Louis B. Clyde A. II. Soulhers. $1.00; P. E. .Anchundia. .2.7 $2.00; Chas. Stokley. $1.00; F. H. Lester Mahaffey 21.63 Fulbert A. Bodden •. 14.67 $1.00. Boocks, $2.00; E. W. Swann, $5.00; SS WILLIAM PEPPER. SS JAMES MCCOSH Nicholas Magash 7.71 William C. Averitt C. H. Moss, $1.00; A. R. Freberg, 14.67 (Voyage No. 12 Port) N. Salamono, $5.00; M. A. Cirelli, Samuel Levy 7.27 Glen C. Hatton 5.07 $5.00; J. R. (VJprris, $5.00; Salvatore $2.00; A. P. Nazui, $5.00; J. LancanSS THOMAS W. HYDE ster. $5.00; C. O. Saunders, $1.00; Andreas Ingehretsen 29.94 Melvin J. Keefer 9.34 M. Resguitos, $J.OO. J. L. Mills, $1.00; M. W. Drury, $2.00; (Voyage No. IB Port) Fulbert A. Bodden 5.95 Joseph C. Johnson 10.40 G. Jackson, $2.00; C. J. McGrath, SS CAPE JOHN William C. Averitt 27.75 Doek C. Willimson 3.60 SS WILLIAM PACA $5.00; H. L. Parrott, $2.00. J. C. Howard, $3.00. Melvin J. Keefer SS WACOSTA (Voyage No. 14 Port) 6-23 De Saussure Greenhill .... 1.60 SS T. LONEVENTURE F. F. Letie. $1.00; E. Dunphy, $1.00; I Richard Grant 2.80 J. D. Delgado, $1.00; J. E. Rucker, SS J. WILLARD GIBBS H. Mathieu, $1.00; J. Lane. $1.00; Dempsey Neese 20.91 $3.00; E: P. Moran. $2.00; E. M. R. Palmer. $1.00; R. White. $2.00; (Voyage No. 18) Hickman. $2.00. Murdock H. Thomas 8.68 O. Klippberg. $1.00; M. Mitchell, $2.00; This completes all six per cent SS HASTINGS A. J. Dyko, $1.00; A. H. Walker. $2.00; Orval D. Davis 4.56 ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. E. Flores, $2.00; j. T. Bennett. $2.00; retroactive wages for this com­ 6.68 R. .A. Rhodes. $1.00; W. Borreson. R. A. Fisher. $2.00; A. L. Romero. Phone 552$ Julius D. Simms . pany. Seamen may obtain their $2.00. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Charles W. McRae 23.22 $1.00; W. Brown, $10.00; C. Jurewicz, money either by calling at the Calvert 4539 Leo J. Harrell PHILADELPHIA 38.05 $2.00; A. Ferreira, $1.00; L. W. Ritch, company office, properly identi­ BOSTON 276 State St. $2.00; j. W. McCarthy, $3.00; S. MaurINDIVIDUAL DONATIONS William P. Dunn 3.48 Boudoin 4455 oniichalis. $3.00; R. M. Guild. $1.00; Phillips. $2.00; Cooper. $2.00; Eu- fied, or by applying through the 26.95 W. A. Jordan, $5.00. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Paul Warren banks, $2.00; Sims, $2.00; Bradford, mails. 15.28 Cleveland 7391 James H. Patterson $2.00; Robinson, $2.00; Renis, $2.00; SS CAVALIER r.iV ANACAPA SlU HALLS CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. MV BAYOU ST. Superior 5175 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Soloma K. Kapher Main 0147 James W. Brodale DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 Charles L. Bragwell DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Arthur L. Disler Melrose 4110 Fred J. Reppine GALVESTON SOS'/j—23rd St. Stanley R. Cook Phone 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Robert T. Killian Phone 58777 Clarence W. Wieland JACKSONVILLE .920 Main St. I Lawience D. Stoll Phone 5-5919 Waller L. Pritchard MARCUS HOOK JOHN 66.01 65.94 67.94 56.73 37.26 70.09 66.89 76.74 68.26 23.81 64.20 56.73 41.83 69.70 65.37 26.38 IK W. 8th St. Ernest W. Donoho Chester 5-3110 Berry M. Olmstead MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Phone 2-1754 Wayne A. Armstrong MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Robert G. Olmstead NEW ORLEANS 339 Charlres St. Joseph W. Wichter Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Nicholas Boyko HAnover 2-2784 MV BURNT ISLAND NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 4-1083 Alex Mitchell 8.87 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Charles Snyder 12.60 ' LOrabard 3-7651 Kassin Samat 8.40 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. 2.80 Beacon 4336 Eugene Weingarten RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Andrew Farrell 12.60 Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Douglas 25475 SAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. SS W. H. PAGE Phone 8-1728 The following men are due SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. $24.45 each for transportation. Main 0290 The money can be collected at TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-1323 the office of the Arnold Bern­ TOLEDO 615 Summit St. stein SS Corp., 17 Battei-y Place, Garfield 2112 New York. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. John W. Parker, Robbie R. Terminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Poole, Robert J. Flagler, Robert Garden 8331 Bennet, Frank E. Abramson, H. VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. Money Due Paciac 7824 E. Rumph, Arthur Fricks, F. E. Harbeson, Woodrow W. Lawton. F, R. Quinitero, $4.00; W. V. Fitz- Ray, $2.00; Hovington. $2.00; cher, $1.00. patrick, $2.00; C. Moonan, $2.00. SS PUENTE HILLS W. J. Reagan, $2.00; L. J. $1.00. PERSONALS BOSTON Harris, ^ SS CORNELIA F. W. Brown. $1.00; I. VanDcrHoeven $2.00; G. Z. J. Majewski, $1.00; R McQueen, $5.00; F. Douglas, $1.00 L. W. Haughton, $1.00; C. L. Gunsett $1.00; A. Godino $1.00; F. B. Stumpf, $1.00; A. G. Rodriguez. $1.00; A. F. Aversa, $1.00; F. P. Sande, $1.00 E. Badual, $1.00. SS FT. STANWIX T. H. Mack, $2.00. SS A. JACKSON J. J. Palmer and Crew, $100 SS WATERMAN E. Santos, $1.00. SS DOROTHY C. E. Hemby. $3.00; S. nel, $3.00. Proven- M. McCon- SS S. PARKER J. F. Suusarez, $2.00; N. Cullough, $3.00; H. Lilliridge, $1.00; E. Bocchino, $3.00; Mick Wahol, $1.00; R. M. Brangmanp, $1.00; P. M. Jeffers, $1.00. SS UKBIS Lowson Evans, $5.00; A. Weir, $1.00; R. Gross, $1.00; J. L. DeV'alo. $3.00; L. J. Cahmano. $1.00; R. Caamon, $1.00; J. G. Mahady, $3.00; B. C. Blake, $4.00; L. R. Fadden, $2.00; H. Kiser, $1.00; L. R. Seay. $1.00; R. Vellenga, $3.00. SS BEAUREGARD H. Maxhenke, $5.00; A. P. Lazzaro. $1.00; H. F. Bergesser, $1.00; J. F. Kozar. $1.00; E. H. Emery, $1.00; C. Kounavis, $2.00; T. J. Martin. $5.00. SS W. H. PAGE B. Snow, $2.00; R. J. Fagler, $4.00; W. Lawton, $4.00; R. Bennett, $2.00; W. Jarvis, $2.00; R. Rumph. $2.00; F. Harbeson. $2.00; C. Howell Jr., $1.00; F. Abrahamson, $2.00; N. Streg- INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS T. Henricks. $1.00; E. Suris, J. Sanlouzans. $2.00; S. Gondzar. A. Messana. $1.00; J. J. Miller. Steward and Engine Depts. (SS TO) $15.00. $1.00; $2.00; $2.00; TON- ROBERT (BOB) DAVIS Please contact Frank Schutz at the Marine Hospital. Staten Island, N.Y. Notice To All S1U Members The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ farers International Union is available to all members who 'WMAJ to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ol their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, which you can fiU out, detach anci send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor:' I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the iddress below: Name Street Address City State., Signed Book No. �Page SixSees THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 12, 1947 •fANKfR44EA/ NO APPLE POLISHING... NO BOOT-LICKING... 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AFL Officers Hit Removal Of Pursers Piotests by Tom B. Hill, East Coast Representative of the American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association, and Cap­ tain William C. Ash, Vice-Pi'esident of the Masters, Mates, and Pilots, were issued yesterday against dismissal by ship opera­ tors of Pursers and Purser-Phar­ macist Mates. Since the end of the war, they charged, the companies have been ousting Pursers until, today, more than 50 per cent of the na­ tion's cargo vessels are without men trained to perform clerical and medical duties. Since safety, of the ships' per­ sonnel is an important factor, both spokesmen contended that the results derived from hiring such trained men would more than compensate operators for the salaries expended. CAUSES WORK Speaking solely for the Li­ censed Deck Officers, Captain Ash stated that he had received reams of complaints from Skip­ pers who have been forced to as­ sume additional clerical burdens after their Pursers had been dis­ charged. Hill pointed out that according to regulations the Master of every American merchant ship must designate some officer to main­ tain the vessel's medicine chest and administer to ill or injured personnel. Sometimes Hill continued, the officer selected for this post is not qualified to handle blood plasma, or penicillin, or other drugs that require skillful ad­ ministration. In a conference Jpetween Hill and SIU representatives last week, the AMMSOAwvas assured of Seafarers support in its effort to have Pursers replaced on the ships from which they have been ousted. Correction In last week's LOG it was errorieously reported that WheelsmeH under the new Browning and McCarthy agreements will receive $201.20 per month. The new rate of pay for men of this rating is $291.20. The over­ time and daily rate are as reported in the SEAFARERS LOG in last week's issue. The SIU still maintains its lead on the Lakes, as else­ where. NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1947 Corporation Profits Hit New High Just try asking the boss for a raise now-a-days, and he's sure to give you a hard luck story. Why, according to him, he's having all the trouble in the world just keeping t'le plant open. , Of 402 companies having common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange, every one reported a profit for the first six months of 1947, and the aggregate amounts to $1,681,920,000. This is an increase of 97.9 per cent over the same period last year. Thirty automotive companies which reported slight losses last year, have so far piled up profits to the tune of $203,507,000. Want to live in a house with just your own family, away from in­ laws? It's pretty impossible to rent a house or an apartment now, but the profits for the building industry rose 109.2 per cent during the past six months. And if it's been a long time since you last bought a suit because you can't afford today's prices, it's all part of the same picture. Thirteen textile companies announced a gain of 58.5 per cent over last year's en­ tire total, and department stores al-iO registered a neat gain. There's one consolation, however. The National Association of Morticians, at it's last convention, announced the price of a decent fu­ neral has not kept pace with other rising prices, and a man can still be buried at a reasonable cost. And that's something to live for! isthmian Takes On 30-Month Joh Of Moving Pipeline To Arahia ' NEW YORK—Isthmian Steam­ ship Company, the giant that tried its strength with the Sea­ farers and lost, now has before it another project to test its capacity. What has been called the largest single contract ever sign­ ed by a steamship company, call­ ing for Isthmian to move the American Arabian Oil Company's pipeline from U.S. ports to ter­ minals in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, was announced re­ cently by the company president. It will take approximately 30 months to complete the job, and the fleet to carry the 205,000 tons of pipe plus construction equipment and foodstuffs will include not only the huge Isth­ mian line, but the Pacific Far East Line and possibly one or two more sub-contractors. The shipments will move out­ ward from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Houston and Galves­ ton, and through Pacific ports ranging from Seattle to liOng Branch. To the Seafarers International Union this is all good news. Many new vessels will be added to the Isthmian fleet, and since the SIU has a contract embody­ ing the Union Hii-ing Hall and Rotary Shipping with that com­ pany, more jobs will be available to the Seafarers membership. Send Pix According to a resolution adopted at the last Agents Conference and concurred in by the membership in all Branches up and down the coasts, each candidate for Union office is to submit a photograph and a short bio­ graphy for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG. As soon as candidates are nominated or submit their credentials to Headquarters, they should send the requir­ ed items to the Editor of the LOG. a Mail yours to: Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Bea­ ver Street, New York, N.Y. No. 36 Nominations Opened For SIU Offices Selection of candidates for Union office in the Atlantic and Gulf District for 1948 will gst under way at the next regular membership meetings when nom­ inations will be called for from the floor. Qualifications which candidates m.ust possess are listed on page 3. These are set down in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Union. Any man who possesses the necessary qualifications may nominate himself by sending notification, in writing to the Secretary - Treasurer indicating the office being applied for. and listing the necessary proof of qualifications. This year a new feature has been added. The last Agents Conference went on record that the pictures and qualifications of all candidates passed by the Credentials Committee be run in the LOG. . This is to insure that every voter knows exactly for whom he is casting his ballot. ALL OUT TO VOTE As it was last year, the entire apparatus of the Union will be geared to getting every possible full Bookmember into a voting booth. Posters will be placed in all Halls, and each week the LOG will carry a reminder for those whose memories need jogging. But first, there have to be nominations, and that will be taken care of shortly. Nomina­ tions close on October 15, and the voting begins on November 1, and continues through Decem­ ber 31. In that way the largest possible vote will be obtained. Shipwrecked McDonagh Crew Can Coiiect Subsistence It took a long time to accom­ plish, but the penny-pinching of the Overtakes Freight Corpora­ tion has finally been defeated, and now the men who were ship­ wrecked on SS Joseph S. Mc­ Donagh can collect subsistence for the time they were on the beach last year in South America. The McDonagh sank when she went agroimd and broke in two off Callao, Peru, The men were taken to Lima, and there the trouble really started. They were quartered in a fleabag hotel, were allowed to draw only $10.00 per week, and could not replace the clothes that were lost in the accident. This situation was called to the attention of New York Head­ quarters, and steps were immed­ iately taken. Overtakes was blistered to a fare-thee-well, and agreed to give the men a cloth­ ing draw of- $100.00, plus $25.00 per week for living expenses. NICKEL-NURSING After the men were repatriated, another beef arose; this time re­ garding subsistence, and again Overlakes tried to squeeze pen­ nies until they turned to powder. But the persistence of Joe Volpian. Special Services Represen­ tative, was something that the company had not reckoned with. Brother Volpian kept right ' date on which the seaman left after Overlakes, and last week America. his efforts were rewarded by no­ Following are the men eligible tification from the company that for the differential in subsistence: 23 men can collect the differen­ Joseph A. Calaldo, Richard P. tial in subsistence, amounting to Umland, Clinton A. McMullen, $1.35 per day from April 1, 194G, Hendrikus Van Veen, Francisco to the date of signing von the re­ Monteleone, Adam J. Saidor, Al­ patriation vessel. bert R. Chiriani, Donald C. Jones, It will amount to approximate­ Taivo Laakkonen, and JosiaJa ly $80.00 per man. and it is neces­ McGill. sary for each man to'bring his Also, Joseph H. Black, Harold discharge from the McDonagh, j H. Matava, John E. Mackay, Voyage 5, to the company office, I John W. Seemans, James A. Pi19 Rector St., New York, Room ; card, Leo Kattonen, Donald Mc700 in order to collect the money Clintock, Frank Basak, Elbert due. B. Brown, David C. Salcado, Wil­ Also needed is the discharge from the repatriation vessel, or liam R. Spahr, Gene R. Sinclair, other proof in support of the and Robert T. McNeil. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 5, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor > At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBRRO President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secj'.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf D^trict P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Sbcy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 SIU Elections In no other union in the United States arc the mem­ bers as active in the affairs of the organization as they are in the Seafarers International Union. Everything that the Union takes part in is determined by the membership, and in no other union are the officials as responsible to the membership. Union elections arc not popularity contests. Just because a guy is a good drinking partner is no reason to believe that he will Be able to represent you in a beef. When you bring a beef to a Por,t Agent, or when the Patrolman comes down to the ship to payoff the crew, it is a com­ fortable feeling when a competent man is holding down the job. Nominations for Atlantic and Gulf officials are now open. They will be called for on the open floor of regu­ lar membership meetings on September 10 and 24. However, any man who meets the qualifications may nominate himself by submitting a listing of his qualifica­ tions, in writing, to the Secretary-Treasurer. • Such notification must be in the Secretary-Treas­ urer's office not later than October 15, 1947. Listing of the qualifications appear on page 3. The affairs of the Union require that competent men be elected to every office. But competent men cannot be selected unless they are first nominated. Some men are too mqdest to nominate themselves. It then becomes the duty of those who know the man's qualifications and abilities to nominate him. Look around carefully, and nominate the man who can best carry out the functions of Union duties and re­ sponsibilities. There are many such men in a Union like the Seafarers. Thronugh individual seamen, banded together in a common fight, the Seafarers International Union has built a strong organization that has taken the lead in the fight for seamen's rights. Let's keep it that way by nominating and electing officials who are primarily loyal to the Union, and who have the best interests of the membership at heart! Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. « NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. JOSEPH DENNIS W. R. HALL B. F. MOORE L. GROVER A. SWENSON - J. E. FANT C. MACON J. J. RATH T. WADSWORTH BOB WRIGHT M. EVANDSICH W. VAUGHAN JOHN' MAGUIRE PAT BAKER (SUP) M. FINGERHUT CHARLES BURNEY J. M. MARTINEZ W. T. ROSS J. J. O'NEAL J. HOUSTON E. J. JOFFERION E. L. WANDRIE E. P. O'BRIEN C. ALEXONDIS E. M. LOOPER J. S. MOLINI R. H. COOTS D. G. PARKER T. J. KURKl E. E. CROBBS LEROY CLARKE F. J. SCHUTZ OLFA ANDERSON J. ZANADIL J. P. MCNEELY RALPH E. DAYLON D. P. KORALIA E. DRIGGERS C. H. MITCHELL WILLIAM MOORE 1. WHITNEY Xi' L. COOPER % X X BRIGHTON HOSPITAL REUBEN VANCE GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD » 1 W. BENDLE J. BARRON NEPONSET HOSPITAL G. E. LEE E. DELLAMANO L. CLARK A. BELANGER H. SCHWARZ J. S. CAMPBELL A. V. O'DANIELS E. JOHNSTON E. FERRER R. S. SINGLETARY D. BOYCE J. R. HANCHEY J. REARDON (SUP) XXX C. LARSEN SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. TEN EYCK L. L. LEWIS JOHN B. KREWSON t- t- S. J. R. LEWIS J. HODO STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL R. A. BLAKE XXX J. A. DYKES L. TORRES ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL F. CHRISTNER C. SCHULTZ D. MCDONALD W. SATTERFIELD J. HAMILTON M. MORRIS P. GELPI H. BELCHER J. KOSLUSKY F. ZOLLER J. T. EDWARDS N. NEILSEN T. COMPTON L. BALLESTERO �Friday, September 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers Reactivates Campaign To Organize Tidewater Tankers By JOHNNY ARABASZ and FRENCHY RUE By PAUL HALL For the past two weeks, since the ending of the Isthmian Strike, all jobs for Isthmian seamen have been called off and taken from the boards in the SIU Halls. Since that day, two weeks ago, no men going aboard the ships of the Isthmian fleet have passed through the hiring apparatus of the Isthmian Steamship Company. These two weeks have demonstrated the complete victory won by the SIU in its strike for Union Hiring and Rotary Shipping. Those men going aboard Isthmian ships with a Union shipping card in their hands, are the first to enjoy the fruits of the long and sometimes bitter campaign to pin down the last big dry-cargo operator. What those men are now enjoying is, pure and simply, what we fought for. There is no need to dwell upon the fact that they are aware of what made the jobs possible, and by the same token it should go without elaboration that they know what remains to be ac­ complished. The biggest battle is over; the contract has been signed calling for the Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping, but those two pil­ lars of the Union's foundation go hand in hand with another—the working rules. That^s the job remaining to be done. Working Rules Next In the near future, the Union's negotiating committee will once more sit down with the representatives of the Isthmian Stteamship Company for the purpose of putting down on paper the working rules for men sailing Isthmian ships. We spent many hours of negotiating for the present contract; we struck for the present eontract, and we won. The gaining of an excellent set of working rules will call for much study, debate and argument. We have little doubt but that we will come out of conference witli a tip-top set of rules. We know because we have confidence in the men now aboard and soon to go aboard Isthmian ships. The working rules that are finally arrived at and agreed to will be only as good as the men aboard the ships make them. This sttaement has been made before and may sound a little trite and time-worn but'that's the way it will be. Performing is definitely out. Seamanship and Union responsibilities are now needed. Isthmian is now as much a part of the SIU as Waterman, Bull or any of the other companies. On Isthmian ships our motto, "An SIU Ship Is A Clean Ship," now becomes a reality. Many of our volunteer organizers who went aboard these ships took a lot of abuse. No one is expected to be all goody-goody with phony buckos who may still be aboard, but there is no justifying raising hell on the ships. If there is a beef, you now have Union repre­ sentation to handle them when your ship docks. Other Outfits Tough All the working rules previous to this date were won from our operators the hard way. Isthmian isn't the only tough outfit in the field. None of them are-ready to accede to our demands merely on request. We went to bat for better conditions and after many long battles we won what we have today. We can be proud of our working rules. A lot, of guys went out and put in a lot of time and effort to make them possible. The men who go aboard Isthmian ships will do the same admirable job. Isthmian has been SIU fo.r two weeks. In that short period of time we have gone a long way to digest Isthmian into the fold of the Seafarers International Union. There is more to be done and we have never shirked a job ho matter how difficult it promised to be. Our record of beefs won speaks for that. Won't Slop Here If Isthmian, the largest operator in the field, can be brought to terms, there is no reason why we cannot continue flaying away at the unorganized field with equally profitable results. The Mari­ time industry is by no means solidly organized. The maritime field is still wide open and it is for the hard-hitting SIU to capitalize upon. The heretofore untouchable tanker field is finding many in­ roads made in, its fence. Tidewater-is one of our objectives and Cities Service, too. They are but two of the outfits which spell jobs for Seafarers and union representation for the unorganized men of those fleets. We can do the job, no one can convince a member of the SIU to the contrary. It calls for more volunteer organizers; it calls for more sacrificing on the part of the men who go aboard these ships, but it means a bigger and stronger SIU. NEW YORK —- The Seafarers International Union is resuming, on an all-out basis, its organiza­ tional drive among the unlicens­ ed tanker personnel of the Tide­ water Associated Oil Company. Plans have been set to petition the NLRB in October when the contract between the operators and the Tidewater Tankermen's Association, the company spon­ sored "paper union," expires. Temporary su.spension of the Tidewater campaign was decided upon when the NLRB revealed it could not consider a petition for an election as long as the company could furnish evidence of a contract with the so-called Association. When this came the SIU shot its full force into other organizing fields. With the expiration of the company contract in October, the Seafarers, backed by the men who sail Tidewater ships, will be free to push for an election. are unequaled anywhere. In ad­ dition, overtime for men making over $210 per month was set at $1.40 an hour and at $1.10 an hour for those getting under $210. The regular tank cleaning overtime rate was established at time and one-half for the watch on deck and double time for the watch below. Vacations for Mathiasen tanker men begin with 14 days off for six month's of service, and mount to 28 days off for 12 months' service. MUCH TO GAIN have pointed to this indication of sub-standard conditions and insecurity which places them far behind the men doing the same jobs aboard SlU-contracted tank­ ers. They need only to look about to see how true this is. The Seafarers intends to wipe out the lower pay checks and poor conditions Tidewater men have been forced to accept by replacing them with the top wages and conditions offered only by the SIU. The SIU is now laying out a program for an all-out concerted organizing drive in the Tidewater fleet to follow the opening gun. The SIU organizing drive among Tidewater's tankermen will point out that they also can work under conditions similar to those enjoyed by Seafarers sailing Mathiasen and other tanker fleets. As soon as it is fortified by the backing of the Tidewater men, the SIU will press for working conditions and wages comparable to those in force in its other WASHINGTON — When the contracted companies. "big boys" fall out there's sure DRIVE SUCCESSFUL An SIU contract will bring to to be plenty of fur flying, and crews of Tidewater ships not the latest slug-fest, between the Up to the time of the NLRB's only improved pay and ship­ Waterman Steamship Companj ruling, the SIU's comparatively board conditions but also the and the Maritime Commission, is short organizing drive among other factors so highly important' no exception, Tidewater personnel met with to every working man — job | Waterman kicked off this week great success with a sufficient security and representation, by charging the MC with "evanumber of pledges gained during These without fear of company sion and circumvention" of Fed­ that time for the Union to call reprisal. eral laws in chartering of Gov­ for an election. Despite the fact that a so- ernment-owned ships. The concentrated force which called agreement exists between In plain language, that means was diverted to other unorgan­ the company_^and the Tidewater ized companies, when the NLRB Association, there is no such that the Maritime Commission announced that nothing could be thing as registering a beef chartered a number of vessels to done until October, produced through democratically elected companies which are using those notable results for the Mathiasen representatives, such as enjoyed ships to compete with Waterman over routes between the North tankermen and also resulted in by the members of the SIU. Atlantic U. S. ports, and ports in a pending election in the Cities The threat of job loss hangs Belgium and Holland. Service Fleet. Waterman specifically claimed Backed by the votes of an constantly over the heads of those who do not quickly accept that while the newly-chartered overwhelming majority of the all decisions of the company. ships are operating under gov­ Mathiasen men, the SIU set its ernment subsidy, the ships own­ bargaining machinery in motion QUICK TURNOVER ed by Waterman serviced the" and came up with what is in­ Proof of the lack of decent same routes without benefit of disputably the best tanker con­ conditions aboard Tidewater ves­ governmental aid. tract in existence. sels lies in the quick turnover of The wage scales, vacations, FOLLOW SIU LEAD crews. Helpless under the pres­ overtime rate of pay and other provisions of the SIU contract ent set-up to do anything to cor­ In a general complaint which set a new high in the maritime rect this state of affairs, large was embodied in the brief, the numbers of men sailing Tide­ company industry for tankermen. alleged something From an Electrician's $328 per water leave their ships after one which the SIU has frequently month and a Chief Pumpman's or two trips. pointed out. Speaking of the dis­ Tidewater men themselves posal of war-built freighters, the $285 right on down, the wages company stated: "The comm.s.sion has, since the enactment of the Ship Sales Act, sold to citizens of the United Qualifications for office in the Seafarers International Union, States for operation under the as provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, are as follows: United States flag not more than 250 war-built dry-cargo vessels (a) Thai he be a citizen of the United States. in addition to those for which con­ (b) That he be a full member of the Seafarers International tracts or other commitments had Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, in continu­ been made prior to the date of ous good standing for a period of two (2) years immediately the enactment of the Ship Sales prior to date of nomination. Act, whereas, it has sold to per­ (c) Any candidate for Agent or joint patrolman must have sons not citizens of the United three years of sea service in any one of three departments. Any States, who may not charter warcandidate for departmental patrolman must have three years sea built vessels from the Commis­ service, as specified in this article, shall mean on merchant ves­ sion, 839 wai'-built dry-cargo sels in unlicensed capacity. vessels for operation under flags (d) That he has not misconducted himself previously while other than that- of the United States. employed as an officer of the Union. (e) That he be an active and full book member and show That is exactly what the Sea­ four months discharges for the current year in an unlicensed farers has hammered at for such rating, prior to date of nomination, this provision shall not ap­ a long time. From the very start ply to officials and other office holders working for the Union of the foreign sales, the SIU during current year for period of four months or longer. realized that continuation of the Maritime Commission policy of Any member who can qualify may nominate himself for selling merchant ships to foreign office by submitting, in writing, his intention to run for office, powers or indivduals would pose naming the particular office and submitting the necessary a serious threat to the future of proof of qualification as listed above. the American merchant marine. The notice of intention addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer must be. in his office not later than Oct. 15. 1947, when nomina­ It's high time the American tions will be closed. shipowners and operators woke up. It's their fight, too. Qualifications For Office Waterman Saes MX, For Fvasion' �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday, September 5, 1947 Ever Yearn For The Good Old Days? Take A Trip Under A Foreign Flag By BERNARD P. KELLY from the Captain. He stalled. They went to the American Consul, who asked them what kind of articles they had sign­ ed. No one seemed To know and, in addition, it developed that the Captain had taken, for safe keeping, the papers each signed. Finally, the seamen asked for help from the Union Hall in Vancouver. The crew was told that a picketline w o u 1 d be thrown around the ship if their relca.se was not granted. The Captain found the money to pay the men, and immediately upon payment, the messman quit. Captain to make a name for himself as a money saver, he was a success. For a whole month no Messman was hired, although a dozen applied for the job. The crew practically fed itself. There was such a coming and going of personnel, no one seem­ ed his release and finally re­ ceived it, after the Skipper threatened to turn him over to the immigration officials. One-of the Assistant Engineers corralled a 16 year old English youngster who sought the messman's job. By persuading the Chief Engineer we would make a Fireman out of the boy, the Assistant had the lad working in the fireroom for a week, dur­ ing which time the artist in him flared up and he bi'ought the boy to a Vancouver Hotel. Thei-e, the youngster stated after he was laid off, the as­ sistant bought whiskey. The kid said the screwball gave him $10 to go out and buy , a bottle, and the young fellow took off with the ten. Pie thereafter lost the fireman's job. The calibre of the personnel, after the union Americans quit, took a decided drop. Finally, with an international crew, the Euripides was loaded with wheat and shoved off for England. This writci' wandered down to the Portland, Oregon, water­ front one day last March in company with two American firemen on the beach. None of the three of us was a union member, the books being closed tight in the northwest. Along the dock lay a 10,000 ton relic of another day, the old Jefferson Meyers, a sea-scarred veteran of 27 years, in its time one of .the sturdiest of those allriveted jobs that the Bethlehem Steel Yards turned out in the twenties. It was now in the hands of CONDITIONS DEPLORABLE the Atlas Trading Company of New York, which renamed it The crew's quarters back aft •after the Greek tragic playright were unpainted, unwashed, and and poet of ancient Greece, the head had six inches of stag­ Euripides. nant water swishing around in Being broke and without books it. The showers wouldn't work, of any kind, the three of us and there was no one to clean ed to know who belonged aboard. went aboard and were quickly up the mess. A Canadian health Several items were stolen and signed on as Firemen and Wiper. officer came aboard and order­ an Aussie AB yelled bloody The officers and licensed per­ ed the place cleaned up. murder when a suit of his sonnel were Greek, as well as The clean-up job had been clothes were taken. He demand­ the bellowing Bosun. delegated to the $90 per month The Skipper reputedly headed Messman, but he was long gone. an English corvette off the Scot­ Although a dozen Messrnen had tish coast during the war, and appeared for the job, it was ob­ this was said to be his first Job viously the policy of the Skip as boss of a cargo ship. per to hold down wages as long The Chief Engineer was a big as possible. One thing the American labor movement hasn't lumpy guy about 65 who barely got and badly needs—at least during the summer On the 25th of March, the spoke English, and who.se ig­ months—is a good, trained, psychiatrist. Nobody crew got together and decided else would be competent to explain to baffled norance of American standards to go on the bridge and ask for and customs was appalling. unionists the sun-slappy behavior of a zaney a showdown on much needed bunch of industrialists and big businessmen. In order to crew the ship, the Captain appealed to the U.S. draws. The Captain told them Item 1—In Philadelphia (temperature 93) the Employment Service. With their $10 was the limit—"Take it or Sun Oil Co. announced prices increases "to pro­ aid, and the chance arrival of leave it." tect the fuel oil supply of its customers against The two American Oilers dc the added competition of new customers." union seamen who were on the beach too long, the ship man­ cided to walk off, not without Item 2—In Jersey City (temperature 95) sedate aged to take on a skeleton crew difficulty, however, as the over­ stockholders of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad .and sailed for Vancouver to time claimed while they worked started slugging each other and swinging punches twelve hours a day was 'in dis­ from the floor when they couldn't agree on a new load wheat for England. pute. board of directors. UNION MEN DISGUSTED Since there was no Delegate Item 3—In Chicago (temperature 98) the M. G. It vfasn't long before the union on board, the men thi'eatened to Miller advertising agenc'y announced that hence­ members, especially one who appeal to the marshal and have forth all its employes will be given one year's was an oldtime militant of the the ship tied up. One of the vacation with full pay. SIU and had signed on as Deck inexperienced " Firemen noddec Item 4—At Virginia Beach, Va. (temperature 94) Engineer to get out of Portland, on \he twelve hour shift, and Arthur J. Morris, founder of the Morris plan became uneasy. dozens of barrels of oil went in­ banking system, predicted a major recession right to the bilges. after Christmas and said "If the American people The Firemen were let go, and would stop buying, they could prevent this re­ N\ON&Y ONTHEHi^ a squawk went up from one of cession." PICKET llNe! them, claiming that he was Item 5—In Newark, N. J. (temperature 94) an gypped 40 hours overtime. employer told the state mediation board that he In the meantime, the Captain was justified in firing 11 union steelworkers be­ had found a new source of la­ cause the Bible says "cast out the scorner and bor: The Vancouver immigration the strife shall cease." cell blocks. There he was able The payoff, however, came in New York (tem­ to replace the Americans with perature 98) where enraged union foundry work­ deserters from England, Scot­ ers chased their employer up three flights of stairs land and everywhere. They and halfway up a flagpole when he offered to give were on to stay, lest the Cana­ $300 to their drive for funds to make a test case dian authorities jail them for of the Taft-Hartley Act—IF in return they'd ac­ keeps. cept most of the Taft-Hartley provisions in their The undermanned Deck De­ For the other vacant berths, next contract and vote for Taft for president in partment was the first to feel there was a constant coming 1948. the difference between c o n d i - and going. One Fireman stayed it. it itions on a Union ship and those a full shift. Another, a cleanThe Gallup Poll asked-a cross-section of AFL on the Euripides. cut Canadian, put in two hours, and CIO members the following question: Would The Bosun in his best manner v/hich were spent hauling acid you like to see the AFL and the CIO join in one ordered the seamen to hit the drums on deck, without even organization? ball. The beaten up deck, fore having a chance to see the fireThe vote was: Yes—55%; No—25%; No opinion and aft, needed reconditioning room. He quit. —20%. badly, and he evidently was out The Chief Engineer, having no it it it to show his compatriot captain conception of North American Whatever else you think of the Russians you've that he was boss. labor standards, thought nothing got to admit they have a magnificent sense of The American crewmembers of asking the Fireman, Deck humor. ' put their heads together, and, Engineer, or whoever was with­ At last week's session of the United Nations broke or flush, they decided to in reach, to walk a block arid Security Council, Soviet Representative A. N. quit. As the ship lay at the haul back supplies. Krasilnikov accused the United States of violat­ wheat dock in Vancouver, word The Wiper was at the beck ing human rights by enacting the Taft-Hartley got around that they would be and call of almost anyone re­ law. held up for a month because motely connected with the engine This rollicking witticism came from a man rep­ of the shortage of freight cars room, but finding it too riiuch resenting a country where: from the interior. of an ordeal to quit, decided to 1—A worker can be jailed for moving from one The lads from the U.S., six make the best of it. job to another without permission. of them, demanded their money If it was the policy of the 2—A worker who is persistently unpunctual SPOTLIGHT ON /m Tips His Hat Eddie Bender, now sailing on on the SS Ethiopia Victory, was an organizer in the Port of New York during the Isthmian campaign. When the strike started, he was at sea, but news of the victory reached him, and he sent his congratulations to the men who organized the fleet and then won the strike. "Isthmian may have been a hard nut to crack," he says, "but just the same she was cracked and SIU history will always record the victory we won. To the boys who did the sacrificing and fighting, I tip my hat." NEWS . may have his food rations cut. 3—A worker can be sentenced to a forced labor camp (until a few months ago he could be sen­ tenced to death) for stealing from the factory in which he works. 4—A worker can be shot quicker than a horse with a broken leg if he expresses opposition to the country's political leaders. 4. i iRep. Fred Hartley and Sen. Joe Ball have be­ come such experts on r^kets that they've now developed a lucrative one of their own, it was disclosed last week. The "racket"—strictly legitimate, of course—• is to explain, for a handsome fee, the anti-labor, law they helped write. Hartley was scheduled to be the paid speaker on the Taft-Hartley law at a two-day seminar plan­ ned by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Last week he addressed the Intl. Apple Growers As­ sociation in Detroit. When Sen. Ball recently found himself too busy to accept a Cleveland lecture engagement, he offered it to another Republican and revealed that the payoff would be $1000. Added to their $15,000 yearly salary from the "taxpayers, plus travel expenses and other stip­ ends, the "lecture" fees are a guarantee that Ball and Hartley will not be candidates for the poorhouse if they're not candidates for reelection in 1948. 4* Urging machinists wives to buy no cuts of meat that cost more than 65c a pound, Mrs. May Peake, president of the International Association of Ma­ chinists Ladies Auxilary, declared that "the best way to combat exhorbitant prices of food is to refuse to pay them." Mrs. Peake pointed out that housewives must, learn the importance of organizing the home as well as the shop in order to help control run­ away prices and increase the purchasing power of the wage dollar. 4. i. 4. Betty Grable, the gal with the pin-up pins, set a precedent last week that rnay be more dan­ gerous to the future of the capitalist system than the Communist Manifesto. Betty, according to the Securities & Exchange Commission, made more money last year than her'boss—to be exact, $299,333. (The boss took a humiliating $260,000.) • 4. 4. 4. The AFL has announced the appointment of Philip Cutler as its first Canadian regional di­ rector. Cutler, who has served as Canadian or­ ganizer for the Pipe Fitter's and the AFL is now, at the age of 30, youngest of the AFL regional directors. �Friday, September 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fiv» Members Have Duties To Selves: Taking Jobs, Teaching Newcomers By WM. RENTZ Taft-Hartley Act, If Enforced Would Bring Back Old Crimp Days NO NEWS?? By EARL (BULL) SHEPPARD Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: BALTIMORE — When .ship ping is good, the Dispatcher can get a full Bookman to take job, and he then has to issue Tripcards. When shipping gets bad. and it may start for bottom befor very long, then those full Book men will put up a hell of squawk about how many Trip cardmen and Permitmen there are in the Union. The way to protect jobs in the SIU is to take jobs off the board instead of hanging around in ginmills, shooting the bull and telling each other that the Dis patcher is a jerk because he issues permits when there are not enough guys around to crew ships. It really doesn't do much good to keep harping on the subject but the membership should real ize that the Union has always worked so as to protect the full Book members, but lack of co­ operation from the membership can knock everything into a cocked hat. his ban.kroll has gone down the drain. Today seamen are .getting decent "vvages and enjoying good conditions, but there's plenty of room for improvement, and if we all pull together we may be sure that the SIU will achieve even rriore gains in the future. Pulling together includes tak­ ing jobs, seeing to it that new men going to sea are given a helping hand, and in general act­ ing the way a good SIU member should. If we all do that, then we won't have to worry a'oout the Taft-Hartley Law or any other phony law the "Washington bigshots think up. NEW ORLEANS — Once again above and ahead of any soda the SIU has spread the oil on jerks who are looking for a job ASHTABULA troubled waters and there is at sea for a 90-day thrill. BUFFALO smooth sailing onee more. Just EVERYBODY RESPONDED CHICAGO how long this lull will last is CLEVELAND As soon at the call went out hard to say, it could be that DETROIT here in N.O. that the strike was some of the operators will tryDULUTH on, all oldtimers, newcomers, to use the now infamous TaftGALVESTON Hartley Act to stir up another Permitmen and all hands piled JACKSONVILLE whirlpool; but if they do, y6u off the 5 ships that Isthmian had MARCUS HOOK SHIPPING UP can bet your last dollar that we the misfortune to have in' this MOBILE port when the strike was called. Shipping in this old Maryland in the SIU have an abundent MONTREAL The response here was 100 port since the strike has taken supply of oil and past masters NORFOLK percent and the picket!ines were a turn for the better, which does in our outfit in the art of spread­ SAN JUAN maintained by men on the beach the old heart good. Since the ing this oil. SAVANNAH and men on the ships in fine strike, ships have been on the In regards to the Taft-Hartley fashion, plenty strong, and 24 TOLEDO increase and more are expected Act, I have read up a little on hours a day. to nose into this port. The deadline for port re­ this law and feel that it cannot It seemed that all hands were Payoffs numbered seventeen ports, monies due, etc., is and will not improve industrial anticipating this beef and were this week which is not bad for the Monday proceeding pub­ relations, but to my way of waiting to get a chance to take HOME, SWEET HOME this port. lication. While every effort thinking will only cause confus­ a smack at this outfit. Waterman had the Jonathan It's all right to go to a ginwill be made to use in the ion and conflict, as it destroys Shipping is very good and it Grouth, DeSoto, William Riddle mill, have a couple of drinks, current issue material re­ and throttles the American way is a lucky guy that registers and and Purdue Victory in port. and talk about the way the SlUceived after that date, space pf life and our cherished right of doesn't have the Dispatcher make SUP have won all their beefs commitments generally do collective bargaining. the old college try to get him but it's a different story when a not permit us to do so. If the Taft-Hartley Act was to take that hot one that just guy takes up residence in designed, as its sponsors claim, has to have one more A.B. ginmill and won't ship out until to "correct abuses by Labor Union.s" then this cure is com­ parable to the one which killed the dog in order to free him of fleas. By JOHN MOGAN same time, a lot of headaches will had practically the same crew According to the Taft-Hartley be eliminated for the winter, and for both, died from a heart at­ BOSTON—Business and ship­ Act thousands of American merquite a few rated members will tack while in France. ping continued very good _ chant seamen, manning the become available for off-shore He was a fine old man, beloved throughout the past week, and, shipping. American merchant ships would by the entire personnel of the as usual when we have as few be shorn of the security of which Speaking of the tanker field, ship, and all hands attended the as three ships on the board at they fought and died for, if the one time, there was a shortage of in which we have been getting burial of their Captain in France. law were made to apply. more and more activity up this The boys tell me the floral while Bull had the Emelia, Mae, rated men. way, as a general rule these ships tributes were something to see, 90-DAY VACATION Edith and Cape Breton. But after the Labor Day week­ carry SlU-SUP crews about and that many a hardened char­ The closed shop ashore and end holiday the chances ai-e that South Atlantic ships in port equally divided in number. How- acter shed tears when the Old afloat was okay during the war, a good many of the boys will at the moment are the Stephen Man was laid to rest. it was okay on the Russian run, be showing around ready to go Leacock, Jefferson City and All of us who knew Captain Duke Victory. on the beacheads and thousands to work. O'Brien deeply regret his untime­ ME PGR THE In addition, we had a good of other places where Americans Strangely enough, the meet­ ly passing 'and extend to his TROPICS number of ships in transit, fought and died, but today they ings are very well attended, with family our deepest sympathy. aboard which we found plenty would want seamen to go back as many as 175 to 200 members, of beefs. All of these, plus those to the days after the first World but the next morning at the found aboard the ships paying War, where every school-boy 10:00 a. m. call only a handful off. were settled in the usual that wanted a 90-day vacation face the board. SIU style. went to sea and deprived a bonMiss Montreal ^ — jg hoped that the boys will The men in this port are still ified seaman outof his livelihood, after Labor Day as the MONTREAL—During the past talking about the big victory The Taft-Hartley Law would outlook for next week is very week there has been a mass mi­ over Isthmian. There was a lot allow the Skippers to go on the g-ood. The SS Edward Janeway, gration of SIU brothers from the of talk about the Taft-Hartley dock and hire whom he pleases. Smith and Johnson, which paid West Coast to the Port of Mon­ Act and its relation to the strike, Then ships would become off the other day will crew up treal. but we sewed the whole affair again what they were in the on Tuesday, September 2. ever, the SS Coalinga Hills paid up without a bit of trouble from 1 know that "scuttlebutt'' is past: Cousins, Uncles, GrandOn the same day a tanker, out off this week and every member mostly responsible for this, so 1 the boys of Capitol Hill. for over six months, will payoff of the ci-ew was an SUP man, would like the membership to HIGH CALIBER in Portland, Maine—which means which is accounted for by the fact know that shipping is very slow1 NEEDTVMO that virtually all hands will pile that she crewed up on the West Everyone in this port pitched A.B.S AMP A here at the moment with just one off. Then, scheduled for a pay­ Coast. in with a will and showed their BoSUNJ... Alcoa scow in the harbor, and off on the 3rd of Sept. is the SS Quite a few West Coast tanker all kinds of rated men waiting usual ability to come through Madaket, Waterman. with the goods when the chips men are now sailing the SS for jobs. are down. Carleton Victory, Isthmian, which ISTHMIAN TRADE Even thought we do expect Baltimore never has to worry just arrived with lumber from shipping to improve within the about how it will come through Not to be overlooked as con­ the Coast. On learning of all the tributing factors to the spurt are tankers running up this, way, they next few weeks in view of the a battle as long as it has the the many Isthmians which stop opined that they'd have to fall grain shipments, we will still caliber of men that were on the in here for various periods of change their living habits, as have a hard time to ship what beach during the past beefs. time. the Coast was fresh out of tanker men we have here before the Now with Isthmian out of the -Port closes for the winter. Besides crewing up the SS jobs. way, as far as organizing is con­ I strongly advise any of the cerned, the question now is what Cape San Diego completely. We As a matter of fact, even in brothers who are contemplating is our next objective on the or­ also had the SS Cape John, the fathers, and what have you SS McCosh, a Liberty, and the the freighter field, we get to moving over here lo steer an­ ganizing list. coming aboard with their ban­ SS Carleton Victory. And, too, know many of the SUP boys. other course. The Bethlehem Steel Shipyard We have been taken to task jos under their arms and plows after lo these many months, the For those that do come, don't workers are still out on strike on their backs to take from good old Bienville paid off here within the past couple of days forget to bring your skis as we and last week they voted once for failing to mention the passing have some wonderful winter re­ bonafide seamen their livelihood last week. more to stay on the picketlines of Captain O'Brien, Master of the sorts around and about Mon­ 1— but. Brothers, as long as there The Yarmouth will discontinue until they got what they are is an SIU and the SIU has no the Nova Scotia run around Sept. SS Stones River, in our regular treal where they can enjoy a fighting for. intentions of going out of ex­ 15, and after a brief period of dry- articles from Boston. very cold winter, providing they "We are still backing them and istence — then the men who docking will go cruising. Captain O'Brien, whose ship are able to hire a dog team to respecting their lines and will earn their living by the sea will Since all the excursion boats had crewed up in Boston on her reach them. continue to do so until they be entitled to his job over and will cease operations about the last couple of long voyages, and Mike Quirke wind up the battle. Shipping Good In Boston, But Where Are The Men? The Patrolman Says •si �• '-f THE SEAFARERS Page Six Philadelphia Hits A Record For Shipping II' III: J"'"?'• LOG GREAT LAKES CARTOONIST Friday. September 5. 1947 Jobs On Board Go A-Begging In Port Tampa By EDDIE HIGDON By SONNY SIMMONS PHILADELPHIA — I see by the papers that a couple of unions in this area are being sued for broach of contract by the employer. I think things like this should be given a lot of attention by the membership as this is very vital to the Union. TAMPA—Shipping has reach­ ed an all-time high in this port. One daj' last week there were over a hundred jobs on the board. The next day the ship­ ping list was used up and there wore still jobs not taken. Business has been fair; we hardly ever have what could be termed a good week. There is seldom a payoff unless a .ship slips in here by mistake, and it takes a lot of hustling to make expenses. All wild-cat strikes, .secondary boycotts, and unauthorized strikes are very detrimental to the Union and no action of any kind should be taken unless the officials are contacted, and the membership approves of such action. We are having quite a time with some of our members who did not stand any picket duty, also men who give as an ex­ cuse that they had sickness in their family. There should be some sort of uniform ruling in regards to this, because as it stands now a man is fined so much here in this pqrt, much more in another port and in still other ports he is absolved altogether. Sailing on one of the Hanna ships, up and down the Great Lakes, is a' Brother Seafarer who shows unmistakable cartooning talent. He is Bill Replogle, and he is now aboard ^the SS Fred G. Hartwell. The Hanna Company is now under SIU petition for election, and practically all the unlicensed seamen of the company are like Bill—strong for the Seafarers. In later issues of the LOG, more examples of Brother Replogle's work will be reproduced. Keep your eye on him; he's going places. Union Must Be Ready For T-H Disruptors As you can readily see this is causing undue confusion By WALTER SIEKMANN overbearing and at times almost among the membership, so to sadistic officers was won through eliminate this in future strikes, In the infant days of the Sea­ the excellent cooperation we I believe it is in order for a farers International Union, have established with the bonafide policy to be adopted rirengthening the Union's posi­ MM&P. along these lines. ^ tion and organizing the unorgan­ They, too, wish to put an end ized was a fight from start to SHIPPING RECORD finish on the shore and on the to this type of individual just as much as we in the SIU wish Shipping in this port is pretty ship. to put an end to the disruptors good lately. In the past 12 days In those days some of the in our ranks. we have shipped more than 200 Skippers, Mates and Engineers Today, thanks to the hard men and that is the record for were paid by the steamship op­ fought campaign, these men are this Port. erators not only to take care of almost entirely absent from the A few oldtimers trickled back their respective jobs aboard ship waterfront scene. again: Jemnee Daris, John Popa, but also to act as union busters Frank McEi'lane, Anthony Bal- and agitators. CAN'T LET UP chus, Charley Nangle, Nils NilTheir job was to fight any and There is reason for the SIU son and quite a few more too all efforts of the unlicensed per­ to congratulate itself in this numerous to mention. sonnel to band together for rep­ fight, but unfortunately we are There has been a lot of talk resentation. They relished the in no position to ease up. The lately about building a new and job for, in addition to being paid men on Capitol Hill have seen modern pier. At long last it has by the companies, the fact was to that. come true, and the work on that plain to them that if the un­ With the Taft-Hartley Act now licensed personnel ever became .1: . . .project has now begun. in full effect, the operators may As a bit of a suggestion, I strongly united it would mean resort, to their old tactics of believe it is in order for the a threat to their personal power rumor-mongering and agitating. Secretary-Treasurer to try and in their departments. Even in cases where the SIU They will, if at all possible, at­ devise some ways and means for tempt to use the new law as a voluntary donations to create a had written agreements with an club with which to weaken the fund for the purpose of defeat­ operator, it was often the prac­ unions and restore the "old ing the Taft-Hartley Bill. This tice for them to ignore the con­ regime." last strike against Isthmian has tract as soon as the ship got out Every member of the Seafarers, proven that a voluntary dona­ to sea. There they would take will have to be on his toes and over. tion is better than an assessment, constantly on his guard against These company stooges took or is it? the position that on the high seas just such an offensive. By be­ Well, 1 guess that we have they were the lords and masters coming thoroughly aware of the said about all that there is to with supreme power over the situation, all Seafarers will be say, so we'll knock off 'til next in a position to conteract any unlicensed personnel. week. CREWS INTIMIDATED Although tasks were .specific­ ally named which called" for overtime these officers would When your ship has been dispute every minute worked. out of hoi water for over The seamen, not being too twelve hours make sure that strongly united, were intimidated this fact is recorded in the and forced into working at .all Engine log book. It will save sorts of jobs that were contrary a lot of trouble when your to the written agreement. ship hits port later. If the men made any protest If you are in port when or refused they were either fired the boilers give up the ghost, or brough before a court of law. notify the Hall immediately Such was the power the com­ and a Patrolman will handle panies held in those days. the matter with the com­ Fortunately, this practice has pany. Don't wait until the been greatly reduced and almost ship is half way across the eliminated through the untiring ocean before you send word; efforts of the SIU and the let out a yell before your Masters Mates & Pilots, which ship leaves port and the mat­ has taken a stand against all ter will be settled at once. out-and-out bucko officers. ->1 Part of our battle against these No Hot Water? such moves by the operatoi's. By knowing your job aboard ship you will know your Union contract, and there is small chance for any potential bucko to do a job on you. There is a very hard fight ahead for all seamen in bucking the Slave Law and those of us who know the score won't be taken in by any maneuvers of the shipowners. PREPARE YOUR CREW When you go aboard your next ship make the, crew aware of the menace which, once defeat­ ed, is now attempting a come­ back. Pass along everything you know on union procedure, by­ laws and contracts. Make the assimilation of union know-how an important part of your task, whether you be de­ partmental delegate or only a member of the crew. If the job is done in the correct manner every man on the ship will be aware of every phase of maritime unionism and every man on the ship, whether OS, Wiper or Messman, will be cap­ able of stepping in and handl­ ing the job of Ship's Delegate if necessary. Remember, Union know-how beat Isthmian. Last week the SS Leland Stan­ ford, Waterman, paid off, and there were only three SIU men on ' her. The rest wore SUP permits. The vessel crowed for the Far East and will be gone for quite a While. We had to call Mobile for three FWTs and three Cooks. We are also going to run into trouble getting a full crew of Bookmembers for the SS Coral Sea, Coral Steamship Company. The Coral Sea is the first of ten ships this company is getting, and we already have a Waterman-typc contract with them. TOP-NOTCH CREW The reason for the full Bookmembers in the crew is because the agents for this company also represent several otlier sliips which are foreign controlled but which fly the American flag. It stands to reason that if we fur­ nish a crackerjack crew for the first ship, we will then be in line to get the contracts for the other ships. The "r i g h t-t o-w o r k" law, which was presented and forced through the Florida legislature by Attorney-General Tom Wat­ son, is being enforced on the SS Florida. We still have all SIU men on this vessel, and the company has agreed to continue calling us for replacements, but if we are unable to furnish men, then the company will resort to its ship­ ping ILst. To combat this, Florida passed a any man paying replacement is to on charges. the crew of the resolution that off without a be brought up This may seem drastic, but on the other hand the Union is be­ ing sniped at by the anti-labor forces here, and we are going to defend our Hiring Hall by any means at our command. Strikebreaking By Legion Seen Possible Again NEW YORK — The American Legion's anti-labor officialdom enjoyed another of its traditional reactionary field days last week as it held the organization's 29th annual convention carefully un­ der its thumb. The Legion's "king-makers" elected, as was expected, their hand-picked national commander, James F. O'Neil, police chief of Manchester, N.H., at a $10,000 a year salary plus a $40,000 ex­ pense account. Dozens of pro-labor and pro­ gressive resolutions never even got a hearing, while support of such legislation as the T^ft-Ellender-Wagner housing program was defeated overwhelmingly. The Legion's reactionary pro­ gram was strongly denounced by the Nat'l "Conference of Union Labor Legionnaires, representing 145 Legion posts with 95,000 members. Conference President Henry Geisz charged that "our Leg­ ion's Housing Committee is re­ sponsible for scuttling homes fori veterans. We have definite proof that Herbert U. Nelson, indicted by the Justice Dep't for criminal conspiracy to restrain trade in housing, has dictated the Legion Committee's housing policy ever since last year's con­ vention in San Francisco, and we intend to turn it over to At­ torney General Clark." Geisz told NCULL delegates, most of whom were AFL and CIO members, that "The fact that the Legion, for the first time in its history, has denied the speaker's platform to AFL President William Green is an outrage and an insult to the hundreds of thousands of union members who pay Legion dues. "There is a great danger that the Legion, under the Taft-Hart­ ley Act, will return to the strike­ breaking role it played during the thirties." A resolution approved by the NCULL called for repeal of the Taft-Hartley law in direct op­ position to National Legion policy. �Friday, Seplember 5. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG ORGANIZING CITIES SERVICE This picture, of the crew of the SS Cantigny, was taken at sea by Ordinary Seaman Louis DeWolff, and turned into the LOG by Ship's Organizer Gene Nowokunski, Chief Cook. The Cantigny is almost solid SIU now, and looks forward to the day when Union representation can eliminate the poor condi­ tions which are now prevalent on Cities Service tankers. Names of the crewmembers are not available, but as the sign clearly indicates, they all want the SIU. Organizers Arabasz and Ruf, who met the crew when the ship docked, say that if the election came tomorrow, the crew would vote for the Seafarers by an overwhelming majority. Pag® Seven NMU Crew Has Good Idea: Give Commies Russian Run Although most of the leader­ ship of the National Maritime Union, CIO, can usually be de­ pended on to follow the com­ munist line and to defend the Soviet Union, some of the mem­ bership still refuses to be hypno­ tized by the propaganda that CP stooges hand out. it around for the other crewmem­ bers to sign, and as he puts it, "1 didn't have any trouble in getting the boys to sign their John Hancock's." "But you'd never get any men in this crew to sail back to Rus­ sia," chimed in Wigger's room­ mate, Peter Juarez. Practically the entire crew of the Lind signed off in Baltimore, and a new crew was dispatched from the NMU. hall. One sea­ man reputed to be a communist, signed on. The crew of the SS John Lind, an NMU ship which just return­ ed to Baltimore from Russia, sat down and wrote a letter to their president Joe Cuiran, in which Maybe he'll learn a badly they advised him, "If you want needed lesson this trip. to purge the NMU of commies, send them to Russia for a visit." All NMU commies should be forced to take a trip to Russia— it's a positive bet that there wouldn't be any more American communists." VANCOUVER — After months The letter bore most of the of conjecture by British society editors, the King of England signatures of the crew, and com­ recently announced that his plained of the treatment accord­ daughter, Elizabeth, would soon ed the men in the Russian port of wed the former Crown Prince of Novorossisk. They were searched Greece, now known as Lieuten­ twice by port officials, herded ant Philip Mountbatten. Im­ around like cattle, and permitted mediately there was a huzzaing, liberty only under close and con­ a throwing of hats in thfe air, stant supervision. and British royalty started tak­ "Many of us," the letter went ing mink and ermine out of stor­ on, "never knew what commun­ age and pawn shops. ism was, and innocently listened But some seamen, particularly to quacks, soap-box spielers and the Chinese firemen who went misguided fools spread damnable on strike for better conditions lies, false promises, etc." on the armed merchant cruiser, the Empress of Russia, in 1941, A HARD LIFE will remember the Lieutenant Conditions of the Russian peo­ as just another fink. Of course, ple, whom the visitors were not he has the dubious distinction of allowed to fraternize with, were being a Royal fink. very poor. During the voyage over from Clizabeths Man Down Texas way. Organizer John Ward contacted another Cities Service tanker, the Lo­ gans Fort, in Texas City. He says that Brother Hunter, a. Pumpman, who is the Ship's Organizer, is doing a bang-up job, and he promises more pic­ tures, this time of the crew, as soon as possible. This picture shows the Logans Fort just prior to shoving off on another trip. Isthmian Seamen Welcome SIU Patrolmen In N.Y. By JOE ALGINA wanted something done. We set­ tled the dispute in short time, NEW YORK—You won't hear but to avoid a similar occurrance, any wailing or complaining about here are a few words of advice: the shipping situation in this When your ship is out of hot port, this week. Business and water for more than 12 hours, slnpping are continuing at a good make sure that it is recorded in pace, and there is every indica­ the Engine log book. If you're tion that the situation will stay in port call the Hall immediately this way for awhile. and a Patrolman will square the We handled quite a few Isth­ beef with the company. mian ships in port this week for Just as a telegram will do no payoffs. The men aboard were very pleased td hear the results good from Singapore in getting of the strike and welcomed the you linen, the same goes for hot Union Patrolmen aboard with water. If you're in port, let the story be known and have the sit­ open arms. uation remedied before your ship There was very little difficulty leaves. and everything went off in fine TELL PATROLMAN style. holding the books and when the ship hits port many men find themselves barred from the Union Hall because they do not have their book with them. To avoid any trouble, make sure the delegate returns your book right away. While on the subject, I'd like to stress again the necessity of having your book with you when entering the Hall. There is no use hard timing the Doorman, as he is only following the Union's rul'e. A Royal Fink "The majority wore no shoes," Britain in 1941, when the Chin­ says the letter. "Their clothing ese coolies struck for better con­ ditions, Philip, then a midship­ was practically rags. man, turned to ai the boilers "Their faces were hard and and brought the ship into Hali­ drawn. The name for work in fax. Russian is 'robota,' and that's Needless to say, the Chinese what they look like, a bunch of robots. The poor creatures are firemen were put in irons, and doomed. They're being squeezed that was the last of their strike. to death in an iron fist." So, if Philip and his bride The originator of the letter, Keep your book with you, al­ William H. Wigger, said that he ways, and you'll have no trouble wrote the letter shortly after the at the door. ship left Novorossisk. He passed The majority of ships hitting At the sign-on. Patrolmen al­ this port are in good shape, with ways carry aboard the new forms very few beefs greeting the for recording repairs and book information. Make use of these boarding Patrolmen. forms, they make the job a lot The Alcoa Cavalier hit port easier. looking as fine as the day she When the delegate uses the By HUGH MURPHY first slid down the ways. The crew aboard is doing a fine job form for recording the books, VANCOUVER — Shipping is of keeping her in true SIU style. make sure that he returns your very slow here, and prospects book as soon as he has taken the Now that she is here she will required information. for the future are not too rosy. put 12 days in drydock and"when A total of six ships have paid •foo many delegates have been she comes out there should be a off lately, and none have signed change in the manning scale. , on. The lucky six were the Re­ storer, the Norway, the Domin­ The Union and the company ican, the Lewiston Victory, the will meet in a few days to make U.S. Temple, and Jhe USSR the changes and put the addi­ The complete fight to get Victory. tional men needed aboard the Isthmian signed to an SIU ship. The SS Philae, Frango Corp­ contract is not yet over. We oration, came by in transit, and won the major part of the 5VANGELINE TO REST brought in a whole boatload of battle when we got them to Another passenger ship, the beefs. Starting with bum chow, agree to the Union Hiring Evangeline, Eastern, will put there were gripes in all Depart­ Hall and Rotary Shipping, her nose in port in a few days ments. but the working rules still and tie up at the shipyard for a On the Restorer, there was have to be negotiated. short stint. disputed overtime in the Stew­ So, when Isthmian jobs When she comes out she'll ards and Deck Departments, appear on the board, be sure change her run from the present Medical Beefs, Holiday pay, and to accept them. jaunt down to Nassau — to a complaint about the Coast The more Seafarers on the what, we don't know yet. Guard at Manila. On both ships ships, the better the work­ all beefs were squared away to ing rules will be. Do your We ran into a hot water beef the complete satisfaction of all this week aboard an Alcoa ship. part. the men involved. The crew was up in the air and come to Canada for a visit, they may not find themselves very popular in any section of the Canadian waterfront. WITH THE SIU IN CANADA Ship isthmian On the Dominican, the Nor­ way, the U.S. Temple and the USSR Victory, the beefs were disputed overtime, differences in transportation and delivery bonus of one month's pay, and other minor details which crop up. Except for the bonus, every­ thing has already been squared away, and the bonus will be set­ tled as soon as possible. The International T y p ographical Union is still on strike against the Province, and it is the duty of all good Union men to support these striking trade unionists by re­ fusing to buy tnat newspaper. Pass the word along that the Province is still unfair to or­ ganized labor. WHAT WE WANT Negotiations for amendments to agreements covering the ves­ sels of the Canadian Pacific Rail­ ways, are stalemated and we have applied to the Conciliation Board. Conditions are unsettled, and it is likely that we may be re­ quired to hit the bricks to gain decent amendments. We are seeking decreased hours of labor, readjustment of class­ ifications. and one month's an­ nual vacation with pay. These are the main points, and it is the duty of every member working on the vessels of these companies to notify the Union what conditions they feel should, be asked for. Negotiations for a contract covering the North Vancouver Ferry employees have already started, but we haven't been able to get very far. Several other groups are negotiating agreements at this time with the Ferry Committee of the North Vancouver City Council and this, of course, has slowed up pro­ ceedings. '> �TBE SEAFARERS Page Qglit LOG Friday. September 5, 1947 Union Hiring Hall Is Vital To Seafarers that the fight against the Taft-Hartley law be pursued along political lines, to campaign against all politicians For some time past and for a long time in the future, who helped to pass the law; to elect new politicians to the Taft-Hartley Bill will serve as a subject for heated fill their shoes and to trust that the new politicians will debate in which millions of people will take part. amend or repeal the Taft-Hartley law. This bill is loaded with so much dynamite that it The proponents of this plan would, if they could, em­ threatens to blow the free labor movement to bits. It bark on a crusade that would divert unions from their contains so many stipulations that it has not as yet true functions along economic lines and turn them into been possible to fathom the exact meanings. Many, ^ political party drudges; empty union treasuries and, many questions have already been asked about the through internal bickering, to assist the Taft-Hartley meaning and scope of many sections of this law. How­ law in generally castrating the labor movement. ever, even Taft and Hartley, the persons responsible for Labor unions will run afoul of many stipulations in presenting the bill and who"^ helped muster the support the Taft-Hartley law by their normal every-day func­ to push it through—even they did not know the mean­ tioning. The full effect of this law will be felt on ing of all the bill's various ramifications. August 22, 1947, just 60 days after passing. "Big enterprise," i.e.. United States Chamber of Com­ Some waterfronl unions have already rushed into merce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and contracts during June in order to escape the promised other big business groups, have been accused of being fury of the new bill. Of this, more details will be given the real -sponsors of this bill. These big outfits have later. kept a record of events from day to day and, no doubt, have many folders containing blue prints, documents and recommendations—ready on short notice to be put into the hands of anyone who might be able to do a job in the political field. Apparently big business found the drudges to carry and force into law, a document that proposes to blaze the path for industry slavery. The Tafl-Hartley Bill is the answer to the employers' fondest hopes and dreams—asking them only to search for, and provoke, beefs so that labor unions will be forced to spend much of their time in court trying to prove a legal (?) right to exist. The Taft-Hartley law, among other things, threatens The bill gives nothing to the labor movement but the chance to assist the employers and politicians to the very life of all labor unionism by attacking the spring the trap and, in due time, abolish militant labor "closed shop" and after August 22 forbids entering into any contracts to hire solely from union halls. unionism entirely. The foregoing applies in a general way to the entire It also seeks to force some unions to change their labor movement, which is called upon to: (1) Recog­ structiye and others to change their constitution. It nize the law. and (2) To obey this law in all its many seeks to gag the press of all unions and openly invites twists and turns, everyone of which is vicious and sabotage and wrecking of all unions by such degen­ erated elements that many hold membership. It invites death dealing. The following will deal more specifically with the anyone with either real or fancied grievances to sue the union; it denies continuance of "hiring through the waterfront and the role of the Sailors Union of the union hall;" in many cases it abolishes free collective Pacific. However, a little bit of history is necessary bargaining. It brings back the injunction, yellow dog to make the present less confusing. In 1921, the eombination of United States government contract, professional fink agencies, strike breakers, "plug-uglies," and, in so many other ways, this bill and shipowners-operators, broke the seamen's strike and almost destroyed the unions. seeks to rob labor of its economic strength. From 1921 until 1934, conditions went from bad to Taft and Hartley joined hands with many labor worse. Old-timers remember and younger fellows can union-hating elements, all of whom worked ceaselessly easily picture in their minds what those years were like among the congressmen to the extent where the "slave from the following few high-spots which will show bill" finally became law. Even though passed by House and Senate, the newly the slow, hard grind of seamen who tried to re-establish made law was so vicious and rotten that President themselves as human beings. After the government-shipowner combine broke the Truman vetoed it. Truman's veto message is too long to be quoted here. strike in '21, the United States Shipping Board opened Copies of it can easily be obtained by those who care fink halls in every port and on all coasts. In addition, to study it and to better understand the full meaning most seamen on the Pacific Coast had to carry a dis­ of the President's veto message, a copy of the Taft- charge (fink) book in order to join most ships. During these years seamen were forced to rush Hartley Bill should be obtained and read. We will, however, quote one sentence of the veto message as around from place to place in an attempt to land a job follows; "I have concluded that the bill is a clear threat that would put them aboard ship. These seamen in search of a job were at the mercy of the personal feel­ to the working of our democratic society." The same gang of politicians, led by Taft and Hartley, ings of those who operated Seamen's Institutes, brothels, again were able to pass the bill over the President's rooming houses, shipping agencies. Federal and ship­ veto, and, on June 23, millions of workers and their owner offices and even bar rooms and houses of pros­ dependents were presented with a law that promised titution did a little bit of man-catching for an occasional to strip them of all the hard-won gains earned through ship. years of bitter fighting. In most cases it iook months to make a job. In some cases a shorter time was required. But for all seamen it was necessary to make the rounds, continually spending the day from early until late visiting the company of­ fices. hanging around the docks, dashing from one crimp joint to the other—hat in hand and humbly try­ ing to get an elusive job. Because the shipowner-operator had a large number of seamen always on tap, they kept ships and jobs at a sub-standard level. The seamen being "beggars" were unable to do much about it. For every one job, there were many desperate and hungry seamen scramb­ To the employers and "big business" on June 23 ling in an effort to land it. Wages ranged from $30.00 per month up. Two was given the legal right to crush the militant labor movement and determine the fate of large numbers of watches were common and usually shifting ship after employees. 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., reading ship for port, or securing for If the Taft-Hartley Bill is not challenged by the or­ sea, and the many other jobs done by men on watch ganized workers, in a comparatively short time militant below who were broken out, in addition to their 12 unionism will be abolished. Millions of workers will hour work day. There was no such thing as overtime gradually be placed on blacklists effective on an in­ payment. There were many 18 and 20 hour days. dustry-wide basis in most cases. Greater unemploy­ Ship's quarters, in the majority of cases, were crowd­ ment will result when manning scales will be cut, pro­ ed; roach, bug and rat infested. They were impossible duction via piece-work will increase, comparative to keep clean because of the way their were built. earnings will decrease, working conditions will become Food at its best was very poor. The poorest quality bad, jobs will be harder to get and even tougher to keep. found it way pn board ship. All ships ran a two or All this and a lot more as the full effects of the Taft- three pot galley. The best grub went to the officers' Hartley law become felt. mess, next best to the P. O. mess. The bad portions Different ideas have been advanced as to the best and left-overs found their way to the crew's mess— methods for challenging the Taft-Hartley law and the usually poorly prepared and served, a stinking, sorry possibilities of proving some of its many parts uncon­ mess. " stitutional. This would mean a prolonged, costly series Straw mattresses and pillows were standard. equip­ of legal battles through many courts. ment. Dirty blue colored linen was distributed on Another section of the labor movement recommends joining ship with a change every third or fourth week By M. KORENBLATT if one was lucky. It was very often necessary to bring your own towels and face soap. Fruit and fresh vegetables were a rarity for the crew, usually served once a week. Twice a week meant good feeding. If crew members openly growled about these intoler­ able living and working conditions, long hours, small wages, hard work, lousy quarters and food—well, all companies kept a blacklist on which were posted the names of such seamen who did not like the way ships were run. Those blacklists were usually kept in the company's fleet. The companies, however, looked with horror and fear upon such seamen who were labeled as "agiiaiors" and "radicals," because these men were willing to do some­ thing about the intolerable life forced upon all seamen. Why, these "agitators" even recommended joining a union! This type of seaman was put not only on the com­ pany's blacklist, but was well circularized throughout the industry in an attempt to keep union minded men off all ships. Steamship companies thus were in a position to handpick or screen all crew members on all ships because competition was keen among the unorganized and unemployed seamen. The old-timers, of course, remember these things very well and those who started sailing since then can easily imagine how long a man. could comfortably live on the beach between ships on such low wages as were then paid. As a result of tough ships, starvation wages, hungi-y mouths on the beach trying to find a job, dodging the blacklists, etc., seamen in large numbers began to think of joining a union in order to improve their sorry conditions. A" JACKS BA-'R sHippmk H^u / //// In 1934,^ under Ihe leadership of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, seamen along the entire Pacific Coast hit the bricks beginning May 8 and tied-up the ships. The seamen along the Atlantic Coast were unable to get a strike under way. Seamen in ports of the Gulf of Mexico were successful in hitting the bricks but after five weeks were forced back to work. The longshoremen on the Pacific Coast reached a settlement late in August and insisted that the seamen go back to work. The seamen called the strike off after 97 days and went back to work with no immediate gains on the ships—But for the first time in 13 years were united. The SUP then took on the job of closing up Fink Halls and crimp joints in all ports on the Pacific Coast. Members -on the ships would not accept other crew members unless they, shipped from the SUP. Members patrolled the waterfront and advised all seamen con­ tacted to get their jobs through the SUP. Finally the owners resigned themselves to the fact that they must call the SUP for crews when all fink halls and man-catching outfits were no longer able to get crews for the ships. The SUP did nof have an agreement in writing but "hiring through the union hall" became a reality. Other unions on the coast then went after the same thing and got it. The first written agreement with stipulations covering working rules, payment for overtime hours, watches, etc., came on February 4, 1937 after a 98-day strike. Starting October 29, 1938 the West Coast ships tied-up in nearly .all Atlantic and Gulf ports were the rallying points and furnished the lead to crews who tied-up many other ship^ Into that agreement went the clauses that assure that crews shall be hired through the union hall. In 1938, with the establishment of government fink halls by the Maritime Commission, the shipowner was assisted in an attempt to break the union hiring halls. These attempts were made repeatedly throughout the war, but the union hiring was preserved through, the alertness and militancy of the SUP, which put up many a sharp battle in its defense. To better understand what union hiring means to all seamen, the following is briefly outlined: On board a ship, crew members meet each other for the first time but they are not strangers. They know that each man came from his union hall. Members of the entire gang think and conduct themselves as a complete unit. Each feels that he and all others are protected by the same union and contact with the union is always maintained. In all ports where the union maintains offices, the �THE SEAFARERS Friday, Seplember 5, 1947 LOG Page Nine Rotary Shipping Backbone Of The Union crews know they have a place to visit, hang out, square their beefs, transact business, and through the hiring facilities, join other ships. Ships coming in from other ports are contacted by union officers who are welcomed by the union crew members who feel themselves at all times to be a part of the entire union structure. Because of the "union hiring hall" all members keep in touch with each other and the union in turn can handle all problems for all members, afloat or ashore. The "hiring hall" in our case is the backbone that supports the conditions under which we now live and work aboard ship—the wage structure, agreement and machinery for settling disputes. Unless hiring of ships' crews is continued through our union hall, crews will be strangers to one another and personal feelings will diyide seamen to such an irxtent that they will easily become victims of ^all sorts of phony publicity and foul play which in a short, time will see the present standard of hours, wages, working rules, etc., take a nose dive. If crews can be re­ cruited from all over, union and non-union, strangers to each other, then they will be equally strange and inimical to the union, which is then ignored. Just think of the possibilities—seamen would be like clay pigeons in a sho'oting gallery, with politicians, shipowners, crimps, fink-herders and all the crum­ miest elements taking pot-shots. 0 The following stipulation from the Taft-Hartley law will help explain the unseemingly hurry of certain waterfront unions in signing agreements during the month of June: A/1 union officers must file a statement and take an oath, on beiny^ a non-commnnisi, supporter or fellowtraveller, etc. Failure to file such a statement would pro­ hibit such officers from representing their unions in ne­ gotiations with the employers. Filing false statements would be penalized by ten )fars in jail, or $10,000 fine or both. Another stipulation effective only during the 60 days ending August 22, 1947 is: Unions may be alloiced to negotiate agreements with employers to remain in effect for not more than one year. The ILWU, NMU, ACA, MEBA and MC&S (CIO), and the MFOWW (Independent) signed agreements in early June. All these CIO unions mentioned are honeycombed with admitted members of the CP, or their sympathizers and supporters, who hold elective or appointed office. In view of the non-commie oath in the Taft-Hartley law, effective at a later date, we can see one of the powerful motives in pushing the comrat infested un­ ions into early agreements. This same motive does not hold true for the MFOWW, however. This union was .steamrolled along by the comrats in the other unions as a means of reducing the number of unions on the waterfront that might challenge the Taft-Hartley law the hard way. Be that as it may, all the unions mentioned above have proved by such premature action, a willingness to recognize the Taft-Hartley law, and by thus signing the agreements borrowed one year of exemption from the full force of the Taft-Hartley law's fury. Commie or non-commie, that move is full advertise­ ment of (1) commie office-holders in CIO unions try­ ing to stave off their day of reckoning with the law they agreed to recognize, and 72) the active commies in the MFOWW who forced that union to drift along on the tide of reaction and general bankruptcy. Now that the NMU, MFOWW, ACA, MC&S, and the MEBA memberships have been maneuvered into a position of momentary security, what recommen­ dations will their officers m^e in regard to possibility of non-union men shipping in the deck department from steamship company offices, etc? Will these officers instruct their members to shake down the deck gang to see whether they all came from the SUP-SIU hiring halls? Or will they lend aid and assistance to the shipowner-operator-agent to secure crews from outside sources? Will they promise in one breath and threaten in the next? And what price unity as is. practised by them? Will the NMU flood the fink halls in an attempt to get their men aboard West Coast agreement ships? Records show that these tactics were employed before and during the war in order to place^NMU members on ships outside the jurisdiction of the NMU. Even before the war ('37-'38), it cannot be forgotten that the NMU managed to pack the Shepard, APL, and other, ships in an attempt to take them over. The fu­ ture antics of these unions can be judged only in the light of their own past. The Sailors Union of the Pp.cific must reject the Taft-Hartley Bill in its entirety for the simple reason that no part of it is of the least good to labor. If it should finally become necessary, the membership must see to it that all crew members come from some union hall of the SUP or SIU. Members aboard ships MUST insist that all who join must produce dispatchers' slips as proof of ship­ ping from the hall. At the end of a voyage, some of the crew must remain on boajrd to see that replace' ments come from the right place—the union halL Other members must make the rounds to advise all others that shipping from any place outside the union hall is wrong and will not be tolerated. 1 F/HK HALLS f~ The Sailors Union of the^ Pacific introduced union hall hiring to the waterfront in 1934 and successfully stood off the many attempts made to abolish it since that time. By the force of circumstances and the de­ liberate reactionary strategy of the unity-howling com­ missars and bankrupts in the unions before mentioned, the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the Seafarers In­ ternational Union are put into the position of carry­ ing the entire load on the waterfront in order to push the fight for a continuance ol the "union hiring hall." Needless to say, the CP stooges, in all Iheir many disguises, will be among the most devouf boosters of the Taft-Hartley law. (From V/cst Coast Sailors) Honor Roll Of Isthmian Strike Donations V. Kaporper A. P. Sanchez D. Brodewr Victor Mlynek Martin Biss-on Fred LaPlant C. T. Geltrude Juan Velez A. Guerreiro C. F. Carroll Pedro Velez L. Filippis J. R. Chaiker G. L. Martin S. T. Harris R. F. Taylor R. C. Cobb J. Lee L. M. Boyce L. A. Gardier A. A. Peets John Boldeu M. K. Clark F. L. Armstrong W. B. Phillips E. Baine W. Daly F. Tedesco H. Brand P. Sanford T. N. Olsen A. Kavits Receipt No. 89399 F. C. Murray C. H. Tyree Rose Eldridge J. E. Oliver E. Grajales D. Mallenfant J. L. Keelan A. H. Peterson A. T. Arnold G. Suit V. A. Small Seckinger A. Albritten Justice 1 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.01) 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 ,5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 5,00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 7.00 3.00 2.00 1.75 3.00 S. Dezee G. Andreassen C. T. Fernandez R. Bryant J. Elliot T. Foster K. Knutson S. Castro C. Torres A. Rengar E. Halpin H. King Wm. Phillip P. Bufkin R. G. Webber L. Courtney D. R. Smith E. Bender J. A. Lazar S. Jonas R. J. Long J. B. Renfroe S. Rivera G. L. Driskill H. E. Solie G. R. Sinclair P. Ward Jr. J. W. Clark V. M. Littardi C. H. Yenke D. T. Morrison W. W. Watkins E. Kogut R. Guthrie J. D. Monteiro M. Kristensen T. O. Townsend J. A. Bourg R. G. Roales J. H. Anderson W. Perrin D. P. Gosgrove W. Harkcom M. Katrusky W. J. Brady P. T, Brinson A. Tarares 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.50 4.00 2.50 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 3.50 9.00 10.00 1.50 10.00 7.50 3.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 10.00 6.00 2.50 8.00 3.00 6.00 9.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.50 5.00 5.00 M. F. Reyes E. A. Rudzinski K. Staalesen Peter Prokopuk C. A. Varrin A. Arvantas J. Mucher L. J. Curran A. E. Jannsson S. Macyczko G. Benefield J. Lundrigan A. Mueller A. J. Roth E. Belpre M. Hall F. Teti F. Teti A. F. Smith P. Klugel J. Holden B. Payne W. Lyerly M. Mizens J. Wilson R. Lester D. J. Preston E. Ljmch M. Radelich L. Galuska H. Stolnis R. M. Gasalberti J. Lupo E. Lynch C. Rehkopf V. Roll W. E. Gray M. P. Schultz T. E. Cooks W. W. Williams R. J. Horn J. A. Muehleck Sven Adolfson M, Joyner F. Hillyer M. Cruz J. C. Ruiz • 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 R. Natal J. C. Diaz G. Colom S. Delgado E. Padilla A. Mickley E. Lyons W. C. Butterfield O. Stone N. R. Peterson A. J. Lega J. J. Doyle L. S. Blanenship V. L. Haworth S. Barnes E. Pederson C. C. Hagberg L. M. Moore D. Marchant W. Wieromieu J. Fernandez D. Xidias H. Dunn I. S. Whitney Jan Rani R. R. Coryall M. Acosta •' R. F. D'Ferrafiat C. Andjesky G. C. Gormaly P. C. Adrian Wm. Snack H. Nicolaisen J. W. Broad P. Guerra J. Cortez D. Mendoza J. Cruz P.,.Cardona C. C. Mojica L. Santiago E. Morales B. Baterno A. Morel L. J. Felber E. F. Rose A. J. Cardona. 5.00 5.00 2.00. 2.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 7.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 .5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 • 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 P. Gonzalez R. Ramirez A. Bally A. Soto R. Rivera A. Reyes P. J. Erazo G. Cordero J. V. Velandria B. O'Hanlon R. M. Frankoff G. C. Dunfee M. Dunfee H. H. Matson N. Ivannis J. Rioux J. Griffith J. E. McComas L. R. Cair B. Winston R. J. Kleppick A. B. Hoist R. Seijo E. H. Shatterton W. F. Bakley J. H. Gurganus S. T. Buler Receipt No. 90899 L. P. Conticello R. Guthrie G. Grant J. Gruz W. Perednia R. J. Grant J. McCay M. Vega S. Mouser P. Bazaar H. J. Meitz A. B. Benno W. D. Heckman J. M. Rosado R. D. Scott T. Rivera R. L. Wilson A. Rosado J. Suarez 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.0,0 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 5.00' 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Boro Ptg. Co. 50.00 E. Kochoian 5.00 K. Harrington 5.00 W. J. Schmutz 5.00 B. C. Nayfield 5.00 T. Costello 5.00 P. Payne 1.00 J. Henderson 5.00 S. A. Glenn 5.00 E. Dyer 5.00 L. A. Banks 5.00 J. Temple 5.00 A. D. Johnson 5.00 A. Anderson 5.00 O. Payne 5.00 City MacMillian 5.00 E. B. West 5.00 R. J. Kelly 5.00 E. T. Hardeman 5.00 M. L. Moseley 5.00 G. E. Rouse 5.00 W. W. Nichels 5.00 W. O. Harderman 5.00 J. Lathigee 5.00 J. L. Honton 5.00 J. P. McCabe 5.00 C. Tulford 5.-00 N. Feldman 5.00 R. Harghinberry 3.00 O. H. Doocher 5.00 W. Rowlee 5.00 H. P. Myers 10.00 J. McKabe 10.00 E. C. Anderson 10.00 C. B. Hodgson 10.00 J. Hudak 10.00 J. DeNoto 10.00 W. Bellmund 10.00 I. R. Buescher 10.00 W. E. Bigham 10.00 S. S. Freilich 10.00 J. P. Riley 10.00 G. Carlson 10.00 E. Going 10.00 M. Harris 10.00 L. W. Cox 10.00 A. G. Dantiello 10.00 •I �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS Friday, September 5. 1947 LOG SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SIGHTSEEING JACKSON CREWMEMBERS Aboard the Waterman ship Andrew Jackson as she plowed through Far Eastern waters on a recent trip are Seafarers, front row, left to right: George Street. Deck Eng.: Ray Reid, OS; Nip Peters. Wiper; Vincent Nuncio, MM and Frank Devaney. OS. Back Row: Lester Keyes. Oiler; Wilton MacNeil, DM; Dennis Zwicker. FWT; William Hendricks. Oiler and Chico Palma, Wiper. The two boys in the middle are: Paul Porter. FWT and Hugo Peterson. Wiper. Palmer Becomes Ace Travel Expert On Andrew Jackson's Trip To East Because of a mishap aboard ' the Andrew Jackson, Waterman, •while passing through the Pan­ ama Canal, Jerry Palmer of the Maiden Victory changed ships and instead of returning to the States for a payoff went off on a long trip to the Far East where he took in the sights and gather­ ed information that would inter­ est any tourist or Seafarer hitting that part of the world. Brother Palmer happened to switch ships in Balboa when the ship's officers of the Jackson came aboard to look for replace­ ments for five men who had been removed by civil authorities. As their ship was fully loaded with cargo, they felt the Maiden Vic­ tory could spare a few men as she was returning to the States. Palmer and Martin Dwyer agreed to make the switch and off they went to begin the trip to the East. FOUND WARES PLENTIFUL To Brother Palmer, the first port of interest was Shanghai Where the crew loaded up on carved idols, silks, luggage and cowboy boots, a pair of which Palmer proudly displayed to the Editors of the LOG. While in Shanghai they were fortimate enough to watch the rickshaw drivers in the midst of a unionization campaign. All of the rickshaw boys were signing up for better pay and better condi­ tions. From Shanghai the Jackson stopped in Manila where the boys went ashore to pass their hours of leisure in the Manila Gardens where they found the liquor plentiful and inexpensive. There was dancing for the boys who were able to navigate in their cowboy boots. After happy hours in Manila they moved up the coast to Masonloc, P.I. where the ship put in for chrome ore. Masonloc, Brother Palmer reported, is al­ most an exclusive SIU port being hit about once a week by Water­ man ships. the highlight of the trip. For Pelang and its many offerings, the crew wished it had saved its dough. Here they found plenty to do and at reasonable prices. They found many scenic spots to visit, one of which was a Chinese temple at Ayer Itam a short way up the mountan from Penang. NEAT LITTLE MONOPOLY PEOPLE MORE WESTERN Here the boys were all set to In the city itself they found en­ throw a picketline around the local bar, "The Russians" as it is tertainment at the 'City Heights,' called, to force the owner to low- \ a huge dance hall. Here they er the price of his beer. As the found the people to be more guy was enjoying a monopoly ^ western in their ways than ori­ on the seamen's trade, reported ^ ental. Most of the populace Palmer, he was charging 50 cents spoke English and they found a can when it should have been^ them easy to talk to. Penang al­ around 20 cents. The Russian got so offered beautiful beaches with off easy when the crew decided fine swimming. Following the pleasures and that he could hold his beer for the next ship so a boycott would interesting spots of Penang the Andrew Jackson and its crew not harm him greatly. They found things better, how­ next stopped at the Suez Canal ever, in Kelung, Formosa, where but for pleasures, they found few. Palmer said he had a word the crew visited "Little Shang­ hai." This spot gets a top recom­ to pass on the Seafarers passing mendation from the Jackson through the canal. To many crew as a good spot although the questions raised by seafarers, beer is scarce. In addition to the the "Suez Light" is still being night spot they visited the pic-1 used. If your-ship has one fore turesque city and spent some and aft boom up and the Suez time viewing the deserted forts davit is out, your ship will not and shrines left behind by the be delayed in passing through. Otherwise your ship will be Japanese occupational troops. From Kelung, a 30 minute bus detained until she is made ready ride will take one to Tia Wan, for the passage. When the Jackson made its the Capitol City, which the Jack­ son crewmember said promises passage through the Canal she a good time to all who visit the continued on to New York where she had a smooth payoff. Palmer place. The next stop was Port Sweth- Ship's Delegate, reported that am in the Malayan Straits. Here the crew worked together very the crew found the NAFFI club well and whenever any disputes closed, so to find entertainment popped up they were taken care they took a bus to Klang where of at the shipboard meetings by there is an American-British the whole crew. theatre, but no place to dance. » The Jackson left the Canal Further up the coast the ship Zone on May 14th and paid off stopped at Penang, which was! in New York on August 20th. Fort Wood Men Inaugurate Educational Program For New SIU Members On Ship The men of the SS Fort Wood, Los Angeles Tankers, desirous of inaugurating an ^ucational program, passed unanimously a motion at a shipboard meeting to set up a system and program of instruction for the new members of the SIU. The motion by A. S. Drake and seconded by H. Williams asked that a program be initiated on the ship calling for all book mem­ bers, especially the oldtimers, to pay more attention to their du­ ties as instructors and set good examples for the newer men and permit men as to what the SIU stands for and intends to gain in the future for seamen. A committee of three book men. Brothers Stickerod, Morgan and Drake was elected as counselors for the permit men and was in­ structed to hold meetings for the purpose of teaching the new men to be better union members and to advi.se them as to their eligi­ bility for full books. QUESTIONS WELCOME they should fsel free, to call upon them for information at any time. A moti'on was then introduced by Brother Todd calling for the Ship's Delegate to procure the literature for the new men and place it in their hands. Motion was carried unanimously. Following the arrangement ofan educational program the 30 members present at the meeting decided t-o chip in and repay the Skipper for money he had paid out of his own pocket on the previous voyage and had. not been refunded. As the crew felt they had a fine Skipper they were unanimous in this decision. In addition to the Skipper, the Chief Mate came in for some praise when he was called "the finest Chief Mate afloat." The men of the Fort Woods seem very contented aboard their ship. New Seafarer On Ponce de Leon Was James Sullivan Following their election, the committee notified all new mem­ To the Editor: bers present at the meeting that In the Friday, July 18 issue of the LOG the ship's digest sec­ LATE SEAFARER'S tion listed a John Sullivan aboard FAMILY THANK§ the SS Ponce de Leon as being admitted to the SIU in the Stew­ HASTINGS CREW ards Department. The following letter was re­ This I am sure is an error in ceived by the SEAFARERS LOG printing. I was on the Ponce de addressed to the crew of the SS Leon when it made voyage No. Hastings aboard which Seafarer 1 to the Far East, leaving Balti­ Vincent Michael Russo was kill­ more Feb. 11 and paying off on ed; June 27. Gentlemen: 1 would appreciate it if you would print some kind of correc­ The family of the late Vincent tion on this. Michael Russo wish to thank the James A. Sullivan men of the SS Hastings for their kindness and sympathy. It was generous of them to send us a check. We appreciate your sym­ pathy and wish to express our thanks. Miss Ann Russo and family (Ed. note: The LOG's apolo­ gies go lo Brother James A. Sullivan for the typographical error which caused his first name to appear as John.) Caution Needed In Philly, Says Crew Of SS Pennmar A word of caution for all Stew­ ards hitting Philadelphia comes from the crew of the SS Penn­ mar, Calmar Steamship Com­ pany, which has found that the food put aboard their ship in Philly was of the finest quality but when they opened the bags and crates it was a different story. The minutes of the shipboard meeting held Sunday, June 15, bring out the sad story of the Pennmar's plight. The Steward called the men of the crew down to see at first hand the bags of spoiled pota­ toes and the crates containing spoiled tomatoes and citrus fruit. The Chairman of the meeting, Charles Brady, suggested that the situation be called to the atten­ tion of the membership of the SIU throughout the SEAFARERS LOG in an effort to alert all crews and Stewards hitting Phil­ adelphia. It was also added that taking the Port Steward's word for the quality of the food was not a good practice as they had re­ ceived his assurance themselves. From this sad state of affairs with the perishables, the meeting swung into Good and Welfare where there was "a great deal of palaver relative to the seven man Stewards Department." The suggestion was made that a more balanced menu be arranged and the food be cooked in a more palatable manner. The departments then elected their respective delegate. The Deck Department rallied behind O. L. Haugen, the Engine Departmeni; put up Kessler and the Stewards Department elected Brother Taylor. The meeting was chaired by Brother Brady and recorded by O. L. Haugen. �Friday, September 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes JOf SlU Ship Meetings PORT REPUBLIC. July 31 — Chairman W. Adams; Secretary L. White. Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. New Business: Chairman reported that delegates will inquire about new agreements when ship arrives in New York. Motion carried that new fans be installed in each focsle and extra fans be placed aboard, if possible. Motion car­ ried that all drinking fountains be repaired before leaving Nor­ folk. 3;. 1 SJEAN. July 23 — Chairman L. Torres; Secretary C. Tobias. Delegates of Deck and Stewards Department reported no beefs. Engine Delegate to submit over­ time beef to Patrolman. New Business: All delegates to check repair lists of department heads. Education: C. Tobias gave a talk on advancing rates of unrated men for the benefit of the mem­ bership. All rated men were ask­ ed to pass on their knowledge no matter how limited. Good and Welfare: Locks on toilets to be repaired with keys to be supplied to all crewmembers. 4 ft i FRANK E. SPENCER. June 30 — Chairman J. Felton; Secre­ tary Joseph Valencia. Delegates reported on the book members in their departments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that mess be cleaned and painted. Motion carried that recreation room and laundry be cleaned by all de­ partments. Motion carried that men on watch be more consid­ erate of men sleeping. ft ft ft ROBIN GOODFELLOW. July 24 — Chairman Mclntyre; Secre­ tary Burtin. New Business: Motion that tire entire crew of the Robin Goodfellow go on record to not support the MM&P in any strike action they may have. Motion defeated. Motion carried that entire crew will stand by and refuse to payoff until all beefs are settled. Good and Welfare: Discussion on the lopsided distribution of overtime work. ship and destroys any ship's gear he will be taken before the Union in the first U.S-. port Many complaints over the very poor slopchest aboard ship, ft ft ft cheap grade of food. Request for sufficient garbage cans with covers to handle garbage in port. Crew requests that penicillin be placed aboard the ship. ft ft ft JOHN PAUL JONES. July 23 — Chairman Bain (Secretary not given.) Delegates reported no beefs in their departments. Motion by Howard that slopchest be investigated. Motion by Dodds that all draws in foreign ports be investigated. Motion'by Dodds that an adequate supply of penicillin be placed aboard. Motion by Sands that fumigation should be administered in first port to insure each member's health. ft ft ft ALCOA CORSAIR. June 28 — Chairman Roland Hobert; Secre­ tary Joseph H. Seaver. Delegates reports accepted. Overtime re­ ported okay with all depart­ ments. All brothers who *owed fines were instructed to pay them to Departmental delegates. Chief Mate assured men staying on the ship will receive time off in New Orleans. Matter of crew library to be taken care of in N.O. ft ft ft JAMES DUNCAN. May 19 — Chairman Yanl; Secretary Dobbs Depai'tmental delegates reported on the number of book and tripcard men in their departments New Business: Motion carried for the delegates to make up a fine list for actions in the messhall Motion carried that all dirty dishes used between meals be placed in proper receptacle Motion carried to give Stewards Department the spare head, ft ft ft COLABEE. June 29—Chairman William Vabis; Secretary E. Cintron. Everything smooth in all departments. Discussion on .slopchest. Hot plate in crew's messto be r-epaired. Messhall to b kept in tidy condition. ^AILING ^ m. ALEXANDER'S. CLAY, June 14 — Chairman James BaldwinSecretary George Zidik. Dele­ gates reports accepted and filed. Letter from South Atlantic SB By HANK Company I'ead to crew which This week this column may be rather cut and dried but pertained to the cairying of il­ that's the way it is now and then. However, we do have a bit legal goods in to foreign ports. of an interesting biography about Bosun Robert Hillman. who's Good and Welfare: Discussion on been doing the best he can with the tools he's had for a long keeping recreation room clean. time. Well, before Bosun Hillman shipped on the SS Evange­ Discussion on complaint of sil­ line with his familiar fedora and that ever-faithful "seegar" verware and g]a.sses not being he gave us the green light to print a little story abut his past. pi-operly washed. One minute of Brother Hillman had just got off the Seatrain New York after silence for brothers lost at sea. "seranging" her for two months. Then he went right into the ft ft ft Isthmian strike and he sure knows Isthmian since he started ZACHARY TAYLOR. April 29 with her in August 1922. The first Isthmian ship he sailed — Chairman John Purvis; Secre­ waa the SS Bantu. She ran on the Robin Island rocks on her tary Alexander Mayhew. Dele­ first trip out around September 22. 1922. For nine months he gates reported everything okay was beached in the port of Capetown. The SS Chicasaw City in their departments.' New Busi­ was the last Isthmian ship he sailed on as Bosun back in the ness: Laundry facilities and new good old bad days. From October 1st. 1937 to March 1938 they mattresses discussed. Motion car­ went around the world. On the day of the payoff he was fired ried to have one more meeting for knocking off the crew for half an hour. In other words, he after leaving States and one on was not a bell-to-bell Bosun, according to the company. the return trip. Good and Wel­ ' ft ft ft fare: Coffee mugs to be retui-ned to messhall after being used. Here are a few more oldtimers who may still be anchored in One minute of silence for bro­ New York—unless they just grabbed their ships out: P. Amato; thers lost at sea. E. Sato; J. Matheson; Bosun A. Hauke; Steward A. De Forest; Steward Mike Pappadakis; A. Candra; J. Noonan; W. Walsh; A. Norman; K. Frey; I. Tirado; J. Latorre; W. Conner; A. Vegas; G. Iversen; J. Santiago; N. Erickson; M. Sanchez; W. Wolfe; P. Williams; C. Biscup; G. Fensom; R. Garcia and F. Peralta . . . Brother Jimmy Millican and his newly-grown mustache just came in from a trip to Europe. ROBIN GOODFELLOW. June 11 — Chairman Parrot; Secretary Osborne. Departmental delegates reported on the book member-s of their depar-tments. New Busi­ ness: Brother West moved to have life jackets checked and new ones issued. Brother Parrot moved that cleaning of laundry be split up among the three de­ partments. McCranie moved that heads be checked for missing soap dishes. Good and Welfare: ft ft ft Martin suggested that the ship FELIX GRUNDY, July 25 — be fumigated at the first opporft ft ft Chairman Charles Starling; Sec- [ tunity. ROBERT W. HART. June 8 — reiary Fred Shaia. Special meet- j RICHARD RUSH. July 20 — Chairman Clifton Nelson; Secre­ ing called to try Deck Engineer | C h a i r m a n Sipsey; Secretary tary Mark Moore. New Business: who fouled up in two of three Woodruff. Deck and Stewards Stewards Delegate called atten­ ports visited. Motion was made | Departments in order. Engine tion to focsles need of painting. to fine him $100; amended to Delegate reported disputed over- One man appointed to feed dog suspend fine and put him on time which will be given to daily. Crew of opinion that meals probation for one year. Motion Patrolman when ship hits New are good but more variety need­ York. New Business: Crewmem- ed. Delegates to see Chief Eng­ as amended carried, ber warned against carrying ineer about fixing Deck Depart­ ft ft ft JOHN B. HAMILTON, July 6, tales around ship unless he has ment shower. Delegates: Clifton —- Chairman Sam McFarland; proof of what he says. Good Nelson. Deck; Patrick A. DunSecretary Pinkham. Delegates and .Welfare: A delegation elect- phy. Engine; Joseph Forrisi, had nothing to report. New ed to inspect ice box and meat Stewards. Business: Engineer asked that block for cleanliness. Delegation ft ft ft the fans be left alone until ship reported back that both are clean MANDAN VICTORY. June 25 reaches port. Good and Welfare: and in good order. ^ —Chairman Nash; Secretary Motion that a box be built to be ft ft ft Gowder. No beefs reported in placed in the laundry for dirty ALFRED MOORE. June 8 — departments. New Business: List linen. Suggestion made that Chairman Sharpe; Secretary of repairs drawn up and to be delegates see Captain about Friedman. Deck and -Stewards submitted to Chief Engineer. Delegates reported everything Good and Welfare: Agreement painting messhall. fine; Engine Delegate requested to rotate daily in keeping laun­ ft ft ft IRVIN MacDOWELL, July 27,painting of their foc'sles. New dry and recreation room clean. — Chairman James Melvin (Sec- Business: Beef to Stewards De- New men on ship to be okayed retary not given.) List of im- partment asking that glasses be by five book ntembers upon provements made and approved kept cleaner. Good and Welfare: reaching New Yoi-k. Deck Dele­ by crew. Complaint that the' One port hole to be replaced in gate to see Captain to make ar­ menus are not properly prepared 8 to 12 foc'sle. Agreement that rangements for teaching a man and the men are being fed a if any drunk comes back to the how to steer. ft ft ft Once more we're printing the addresses of the American Merchant Marine Library offices in various ports where Sea­ faring crews can call in person or telephone for a new library of books and magazines for their ships: In Baltimore—Muni­ cipal Recreation Pier. Foot of Broadway. Tel. Wolfe 4992; Charleston. South Carolina—Charleston Public Library. Tel. Charleston 8273; New Orleans—Foot of Poydras Street. Tel. Magnolia 3849; Philadelphia—Pier No. 4 South. Foot of Chest­ nut Street; Portland. Oregon—Library Association of Portland. Tel. Beacon 7201; Providence. Rhode Island—Rhode Island State Library. State House, Tel. Dexter 2380. Extension 457. ft ft ft News Items: Waterman Steamship Company announced that it is doubling its services from New York to continental Europe through the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. From now on the company will offer two sailings a week in this service ... In regai-ds to regulations under which merchant mariners are eligible for unemployment compensation, it is explained that seamen who have sailed on gov.ernment-owned general agency ships were made eligible July 1 to draw compensation for the first time in the history of the act. It was emphasized that in order to qualify for maximum benefits of $25 a week for 26 weeks a mariner must have earned at least $2,200 in 1945 or 1946 while sailing on War Shipping Administration and Maritime Commission ships . . . We have just found out that Brother Clifton Wilson pulled into Port Arthur, Texas, where he discovered that the mosquitoes are as big as pigeons. Brother Clifton Wilson is sailing out again on his ship, SS King Hathaway, for Sweden with a load of coaL Let us know, Brother Wilson, how big the mosquitoes are in Sweden, if there are any there. �Page Twelv® THE SEAFARERS Friday, Seplember 5. 1947 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS STRIKE CLEAR SO SHE SHIPS Steward Airs His Feelings In Answer To Union Query To Ihe Editor: In the SEAFARERS LOG of August 15th, our first vice-presi­ dent Paul Hall, asked for answers to his article in refer­ ence to Chief Stewards and Bosuns, and why the oldtirners are not shipping in their respec­ tive ratings. It seems to me that there is quite a difference between com­ pany Stewards and the regular fellows sailing on our contract­ ed ships. The Union now has the right to call Stewards for all our ships where before they were hired by the company and clear­ ed through the Hall. The first fault I find is that a lot of crewmembers forget that the Master is the boss and that the Steward and (Bosun work­ ing under the Chief Officer) must satisfy the Master. The Master is responsible for the ship, cargo, crew and bills, health and welfare of the entire ship from bow to stern when it leaves this country or any country and even in our own country. Some Captains are Captains and some are Masters but they all hold the title of Master and he is what the name implies— the Master. And the Steward works and takes orders from the Master only. i'# The crew is up in arms and the first one to take the rap is the Steward. They all bellow, "Call the Patrolman, call the Hall, fire the Messman, call the Mayor, call anybody, just call someone, etc., etc." The Agreement calls for fresh fruit and vegetables when pos­ sible and in American ports, so the Steward orders for breakfast either fresh grapefruit or fresh oranges and fresh milk, but some stumble bum is bellowing for tomato juice because he drank too much the night before. The fruit juice will keep for­ ever, but the fresh fruit won't keep and if it does go bad the Steward has to dispose of it the crew bellows the St'eward doesn't want to serve it to the crew, he is a company man. THE FALL GUY No matter what a Steward does it is wrong and you can't win. It is not the Steward, it's the Chief Cook, or the Baker who doesn't know how to do this or that but the poor Steward takes the rap for the whole de­ partment. The crew forgets the Steward has about three or four thousand items to worry about and he tries to get them all aboard or enough to make a smooth trip and doesn't find much trouble with the Companies in this re­ gard as they try or are compelled to live up to the Agreement. The crew forgets that in a foreign port the stores aboard a ship do not belong to the Stew­ ard but the crew as a whole and when they take anything ashore they are taking it, not from the Steward but from the crew. AIM IS HARMONY The Steward must try to pro­ mote harmony among the crew and officers and try to please everybody from the Master to the Wiper. Some Stewards don't like to help or give a hand here or there as it is not their job and if they do, they like to put in overtime for helping a mate with a chap who is not feeling HIGH STANDARDS well or when it comes to slop Don't ship a man in either chest day they don't like to help rating unless he can show his and try to see that everyone is ability for that job. How many getting a square deal in regards Stewards can cook or bake if to white shirts and cigarettes. any of his key men should be Now if the Steward does these hurt or taken sick? Give the things and tries to help the good Bosun and Steward a little en­ and welfare of the crew as a whole, he is a company stiff or couragement and I think the the Masters pet or some other oldtimers will again ship in their ratings. So far their hands are thing. Lets look at it at a different tied because the Union books angle. Many a time a new Night | mean more to them than to fight Cook comes aboard a ship and; a Wiper or Messman in the if the Steward asks him to bake Union Hall and it will stay that a batch of bread (in the agree­ way until the Union starts to do ment) the night cook bellows, something about it themselves. what no shore bread? What's Until either of th6se rates are the matter with the Steward, recognized as a key job and the company and everything these men have sanction of the Union to act in strict accord, else? they will be the prey of the SAD DEPARTMENT Wipers and Ordinary Seamen The Chief Cook while in port who are sailing as passengers will grab the first piece of meat aboard our ships. to duck his job and try to make The Union must make the de­ a run to the corner saloon. The cision as it is their baby. galley man is tired and he can't I think Paul Hall is capable carry the garbage back aft to of working out a set of rules the big bari;els and he dumps and I suggest that we as a mari­ it on the deck anywhere, so long time union put it up to him and as he is rid of it, (then the fuss let him suggest to the member­ with the Bosun and Mate and ship his findings and his recthe Poor Steward). The Messmen are tired as they commendations on this matter, had a big night ashore and the after learning from other Bosuns crew Pantryman is aU gassed up and Stewards of our Union, and and he is seeing double and is let his findings be final. Charles Hartman useless and, of course, no clean Gateway City dishes or glasses for the crew. Log-A-Rhythms My Nurse By William Terry To the Editor: Enclosed is a poem I managed to put down on paper while suf­ fering from pneumonia in St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia. If it wasn't for those little student nurses there, I don't know how I would have come through. The food in the hospital was pretty bad so a tiny nurse named Miss Horn used to wake me up at 1 a. m. and invite me to the galley to share her bacon and eggs and coffee. She was a real mate and I'll remember her when I draw my last breath. The fol­ lowing is to her: iiiii L.. When the call came for Isthmian men to hit the bricks, "Comrat," mascot aboard one of the Isthmian vessels in New York, heeded the call. The white mouse headed for the New York Hall and did her job; what it was, no one knows, but here she is strike clear and getting her card from Paul Gonsorchik, Chief New York Dispatcher, before going back to the Isthmian fleet. No mousing around ashore for her, she's anxious to go to work again. Ohio AFL Ads Wipe Smile From Face Of Senator Taft To the Editor: Recently, a paid political ad­ vertisement appeared in the Tol­ edo Times, and it is so timely that I believe comments are de­ served. The ad was paid for by the Toledo Central Labor Union, AFL, and was headed "We Dare You To Run . . . Senator Taft! Text of the quarter page ad was as follows; "So You Want To Be Sure You Can Win? —You don't have to go' West to get this answer on your presi­ dential chance. Senator Taft. —We in your home state chal­ lenge you to go after the Repub­ lican nomination in 1948. —And IF you succeed we promise that you will get the worst defeat any candidate ever had." Note: A smiling half-tone of Taft had this overline, "Will he smile in '48?" and this underline, "Taft's '47 veto smile." "Some call you Ohio's favorite son, Mr. Taft! Labor intends to give You the answer at the Polls in 1948 in Box Car Figures . . . The American Federation of Labor Urges all of its members to Defeat every Ohio Legislator Who Supported the Taft-Hartley Act. —Vote for Labor's friends in 1948. Defeat Taft—Ramey—Ben­ der. This advertisement is being paid for by the Toledo Central Labor Union as a test of the Con­ stitutionality of the Taft-Hartley ban on union political expendi­ tures." Yes, I think this outspoken la­ bor body deserves our commen­ dation and I sincerely hope that many other .labor organizations follow their position and actions. Henry Chappell When I came sick ajid weary My eyes looked off in space. Life seemed not worfh living Unfil I saw your face. It was full of pep and zest Yes, your smile was my MD, And buddy, it was everything; It spelled recovery to me. You were my gallant comrade Through my days of strife. You were my fellow-farer For you returned me to life. Whole hearted and soul free You came there to my side. Your aid and your comfort Somehow turned the tide. Now Ed can ha.ve his capsule. He can have his needle, too: I suppose they'll take effect When their effect is due. But I, my watchful Angel, Will remember long your care. Your gentle way and manner When the pain was hard to bear. SMILING AT THE PAYOFF iBililliiiis Send Those Minutes Send in Ihe ^ minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes-can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Following a trip to the Dominican Republic, crewmem* bers of the MV Coastal Mariner give with a smile just before the payoff in New York Harbor. Standing left to right: A. Suarea, MM; D. Blonsfein, AB; J. Martinez, Pantryman; A. Carmello, Oiler; S. Santiago, Saloon Mess; F. Cornies, Bosun and A. Feliciano, AB. In the life ring is J. Connors, AB, while kneeling are T. Larsen, Carpenter and J. Sota, OS. Picture was snapped by crewmember J. Flynn. �Friday, September 5, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Seafarer-Artist Exhibits San Juan Scenes W HILE taking life easy on the sun-bathed Island of Puerto Rico this summer, Seafarer Norman Maffie idled away the days by sketching the many scenes and personalities which make up San Juan and the "Enchanted Isle." From the harbor, which was often visited by Brother Maffie v/ith soft pencil and sketch pad, to the oft traveled streets of San Juan, he recorded life as it was during the lazy summer days. Brother Maffie, OS, hit San Juan while aboard the Joseph Hewes and liked the climate and picturesque scenes so well that he decided to pile off and put some of it down on paper. The three scenes and portrait on this page are the results of Brother Maffie's efforts during July. The Pennsylvania Bar on the left is the favorite meeting spot of Seafarers who hit the San Juan Beach. Termed the "Beachcombers exclusive quarters" by Brother Maffie, the Penn plays host to all Seafarers who hit the Island, both those shoresiding it and those stopping off in transit. ' While on the beach most of the seamen keep in rice and beans, the favorite food on the Island according to Frenchy A'lichelet, by working on the shore gangs servicing ships which tie up in the harbor. ., Now that summer is drawing to a close and the cold winds will soon start blowing around the cities of the .north, more Seafarers will probably head south to bask in the caressing breezes of San Juan. With scenes like these typical of the "Island," it is not hard to see why it is the popular stop-off place for members of the SIU. The talented pencil of Seafarer Norman Maffie here records the main thoroughfare of San Juan as life goes leisurely along. The builling on the right is the Pennsylvania Bar termed the "Beachcombers exclusive quarters." A view of the San Juan docks in late August showing the Cape Corwin, Bull Line ship, and a Puerto Rican schooner in the background. At the left is the Brazilian cargo ship Aquia. lilliliiiiM A portrait of "Woody" Lockwood, SIU member currently taking life easy on the beach of San Juan. "Woody" is a char­ ter member of the "TTT Club" the unofficial but active or­ ganization of the beachcombers. What the TTT stands for, no one seems to know. M A broad view of San Juan Harbor with Morro Castle prominently displayed in the background. In the foreground is a Dominican Republic schooner. Scene was brought to life by Brother Maffie on a hot July afternoon. �THE Page Fourteen Galveston Port Officials Thanked By Crawford Crew To the Editor: PORT CAN'T BE DEAD I don't believe that Baltimore is a dead port. There must be some payoffs once in awhile. It is about high time that we ask our pie-cards to consider and es­ tablish better relations between them and the membership at sea and in the outports. We are hungry for news. The LOG asks us to send in the ad­ dresses of places where we can get the LOG. We do the best we can, yet some officials do not respond to the LOG'S call. It's gratifying that Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York, Mobile and Tampa send in such good reports. Tjiey really ROLLING ON THE GREEN •The Voice Of The Sea' By SALTY DICK (Look To Your Laurels, Hank) Our hats are off to the SIU for taking over Isthmian. Watch Cities Service follow . . . What became of the mountain guinny who sailed on the Sherwood in '42? The girls (God's best gift to man) in Lake Pontchatrain are beautiful. Don't fail to go there and relax. The Texas Bar in Recife, Brazil, is one place where you can get a LOG and a square deal . . . The British Hospital in B.A. is crowded with sea­ men. They laugh in Brazil and cry in B.A. Get it? A certain SIU seaman goes there fre­ quently. Would the attraction be Miss V ? Remember your duty when let the membership know their election comes around, and re­ beefs and headaches. member the Taft-Hartley Act, Why can't Baltimore do the too . . . Two years ago a party same, or is Baltimore ashamed of said to Bull Sheppard: "When its beefs? There must be some­ Isthmian signs up, I'll buy you thing wrong in Baltimore, and a drink." A few days ago, Shep­ 1 jur other Baltimore Seafarers pard received a fifth of Old agree with me on this. Come Crow . . . Saw Sweeney in on Baltimore, pull out your pen­ Galveston and he was hot and cils and do your stuff. bothered. The heat down there V. Perez is terrific, but I think he'll live, (Ed. Note: If the LOG had though. Why do customs, immigration, its way each Port would send in a report ea,ch week. How­ watchmen and others prefer to ever, we cannot very well hang board SIU vessels? Hard to be­ the Baltimore officials to the lieve but true: A cockroach was yardarm as an an examination seen crawling up the gangway. of the past two months' issues He got as far as the door, look­ shows that Baltimore has only ed in and turned around and missed hitting the print on one went back to the dock. Said the watchman: "That roach must occasion. know the ship is SIU and it's Your desire to have all the no hunting ground for her." Ports represented is equally Hdtel Senator, USS, in New shared by the Editors of the Orleans is closing up. Better LOG. Perhaps your slap on the get your gear . . . We better wrist to Baltimore will act as do something about hot gal­ a spur to other not-too-oftenleys. Many cooks are quit­ heard-from ports.) ting the galley and going else­ where. I, too, worked there and I know ... To those who don't know, you can send an allotment to yourself. For New Send in the minutes of York seamen I think it wise to your ship's meeting to the save in the Seamen's Saving New York Hall. Only in that Bank in New York. Save a way can the membership act dollar for a rainy day. on your recommendations, Have you ever seen the Gasand then the minutes can be parella Fair in Tampa? She's printed in the LOG for the due to start at the end of Jan­ benefit of all other SIU uary. Just between you and I, crews. I never paid a dime to see it. Hold those shipboard meet­ Many yeai'S ago I was the best ings regularly, and send fence jumper in town . . . Can those minutes in as soon as you answer this question? Why possible. That's the SIU wayl do you go to sea? I started for adventure but now it's my live­ Port Of Baltimore Asked To Give Out With Reports I am one of many Seafarers that do not have the opportun­ ity to read the LOG very often, but on several occasions I have noticed that many branches do not" do their part. I am particularly referring to Baltimore. On July 4th — no news from Baltimore. On July 18th— a brief report. On July 25th—no news. On July 25th, however, the LOG reported the death of one of our Brothers, a Baltimore man, plus a report from the baggage room. I am from Baltimore and I resent that our Branch makes such reports. One would think they have to pay for the space. I believe that a brother in good standing deserves a better sendoff from his home port branch than the one which this brother received. After all it's his last trip. LOG ficers of the law boarded the ship and arrested the men and had them lodged in the county jail. Next morning the Union Hall was notified and Brother Keith Alsop, the Agent and Ray Sweeney, the Patrolman went into action. Yes, the boys were fined, but very lightly and were really glad to get off as easy as they did. The ship, in the meantime, was ready to pay off with Brothers Alsop, Sweeney and Ward aboard for the occasion. There were several beefs which were settled by the Patrolman in SIU style. " Then Brother Alsop and Sweeney went to work to get Bumping the ivory spheres across the felt in the Norfolk the Chief Mate off the ship. Be­ Hall these fellows knock off the time while waiting for a call fore the Shipping Commissioner from the board. The table, a recent addition to the Hall, was had the articles ready to sign purchased through donations of Seafarers anxious to cue a few. off, they had laid the cards on the table. We, the crewmcmbers of the F. Marion Crawford, are tak­ ing time out to give the Port of Galveston and its Union officials a vote of thanks they well de­ serve. The Crawford cleared Balti­ more July 1, after much discus­ sion over the Chief Mate. The crew finally decided to give the "Mad Man of the Sea" another chance. Shortly after we were at sea he started on the Deck Department and regardless of how hard a man worked the Mate rode him mercilessly. Before reaching Germany he promised each man in the Deck Department a day off, but after we hit port it was a different story—no time off. We finally left port and' headed for Gal­ veston. As soon as we ari'ived in this BRAND NEW MATE Texas port, we were put in drydock and some of the boys They convinced the Port Cap­ went ashore before any money tain that the Mate was not cap­ was advanced except for a few able of holding down his job. dollars put out in personal loans. So now the F. Marion Crawford The Master was going to put will sail with another Chief Mate out a draw at 6 P.M." and went who, we all hope, knows a good ashore to get the cabbage. In crew when he has one. his absence, the Mate, of course, Again we would like to ex­ was in command. press our thanks to our officials THROWN IN IRONS in Galveston. These men are on A couple of the Messmen had the ball and know how to give an argument so the Mate put lepresentation wherever it is one of them in irons and called needed, whether it is in the court the Galveston Police to have him room or on board a ship. This is the type of men we taken off the ship. Some of the crew protested and tried to get need as officials of our Union. Edward V. Smith and the Mate to let the man out of Crewmembers of the irons, but the Mate wanted to F. Marion Crawford show his authority. Sixteen of-" To the Editor: SEAFARERS Send Those Minutes lihood . . . There's a rumor afloat that Hugh Dick, age 63, wants to go to Arthur Murray's Dancing School. What Chief Cook sailing Alcoa will not eat his own dishes? Says he: "I'm going ashore and cat a good meal." Did Otto Cal­ lahan, AB, ever tell you any love stories? He's the romantic type and pretty soon he'll be called the "Sea Wolf" . . . Dur­ ing the war I was on a freighter carrying planes, gas and explos­ ives. I asked one of the men how he would like to be in a plane flying over the ocean. He answered it was too dangerous, yet he was sitting on top of a load of TNT. Sometime ago I read in the LOG where they're planning a Spanish section. Although I can read Spanish and understand it, I don't think it is a good idea. Let's keep it in one language, but let's improve it. Of course, this is my opinion—yours is wel­ come, too. Okay, BrothersLet Us In On It Some secrets are to be kept, but if you had an in­ teresting trip, or if you met a character who sent you, let us in on it. That goes for your views on the union, cur­ rent events, or any sugges­ tions you may have. All beefs of general interest will be an­ swered. Seafarers who think in terms of moon and June and vine and wine can give vent to their rhyme and rhythm in Log-A-Rhythms. If you have a camera we will give prominence to your lens ef­ forts. The items sent to us will be displayed before an ap­ preciative audience of 60,000 readers from coast to coast who read these pages every week. Put down the highlights of your experience including the place, time and names and send them to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., N. Y. We will return all snapshots, poems and stories, if so desired. Now is the right time, tool Friday", September 5. 1947 Swift Laundry Replies To Blast By Wentley Crew 'To the Editor: Refen-ing to the article in the last edition of the LOG (Cite Dirty Deal Received from Shoreside Laundry, August 22) let me explain the circumstances which caused the dissatisfaction to three men of the Robin Wentley crew who were inconvenienced by our driver's zeal to be help­ ful. These three men telephoned the shop after the laundry had left for the ship and asked that their laundry be held at the shop so they could pick it up on their way to Penn Station. The driver, not knowing that the men had signed off the ship, hjft their laundry with one of their friends on the ship. The friend evidently did not know that they had gotten off the ship as he paid for the laundry. The three men came into the shop at the same moment that our driver returned. In order to lessen the inconvenience caused them, I gave them a dollar for a cab which they accepted and they did not say a word. We are licensed and bonded by the City of New York and we operate a union shop of 28 persons. In cases where there are beefs, I think that the other party involved should be given an opportunity to state his side before an article is published in your LOG which is read by everyone connected with the maritime industry. Ralph Leive Swift Laundry (Ed. note: One of the duties of the SEAFARERS LOG is to aid in protecting the member­ ship of the SIU. We print the unfortunate experiences of members and crews as a warn­ ing to the rest of the member­ ship. We take their words of caution at face value as we are certain their intent is not to do an injustice to any business concern but to aid their broth­ ers in avoiding a similar ex perience. We are not in a position to investigate these letters as they come from all parts of the world, but we do make it a practice to let the other party present his case when he thinks he has been done an injustice.) Stewart's Engine Men Praise Engineers To the Editor: We of the SS Lyman Stewart, Alcoa, black gang members of the SIU-SUP are about to com­ plete a trip to the islands. Dur­ ing the entire trip we had ex­ cellent working conditions and we want to thank our Engine Of­ ficers 100 percent for the way they treated the entire Erfgine Department's unlicensed person­ nel. The officers are: Henry C. An­ derson, Chief Engineer; James H. Hallock, 1st Asst. Engineer; George Gonzales, 2nd Asst. En­ gineer; Joe P. Collins, Acting 3rd' Asst. Engineer and ex-Deck En­ gineer. We highly recommend to any SIU-SUP brothers the fine de­ partment headed by Chief An­ derson. We. give our complete approvaL He gave us everything of the best. A. J. Howard Joseph Wallers Ivan Carolman . ' Frank Maher Noihnan C. Barnard �Page Hfteea THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 5, 1947 ==rT"0»BFsa£s^:»j« BULfjj^ -J - 11 ®H7- - h- PERSONALS Retroactive Wages Smith &' Johnson 60 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. I NORFOLK INDIVIDUAL DONXTIOMS Legge Rutledge, wishes you to OLSON contact her at her new address, Will Brother Olson, AB, who was on the SS Algic from May 544 N. 12th Street. Philadelphia, to September, 1946, please con­ Pa. She says it is important for tact Special Services Represent­ you to do so. ative Joe Volpian on the fifth 4 4 4 floor, New York Hall. DENNY LOWEY Get in touch with W, J. R. 4 4 4 J. REINOSA Simpson, British Merchant Navy Margaret Jensen, Struen,sgade, Welfare Office, 3 State Street, 47th Street. Copenhagen, Den­ New York, N. Y. Your mother is mark, wants you to got in touch anxious to hear from you, with her. 4 4 4 4 4 4 BERTRAM AGOL JOHNNIE TURNER Get in touch with your lawyer Your mother, Mrs. Rose Tui'- as soon as possible. ner, Portsmouth, Ohio, would 4 4 4 like to hear from you, ALFRED GREEN 4 4 4 Contact George W. Ehmsen at EDWARD FRANCIS SHELLY 6 Sherman Avenue, Jersey City, Mrs, Shirley Wessel, Super­ N.J, visor, Missing Seamen's Bui'oau. 4 4 4 25 South Street, New York 4, ADAM KARPOWICH N,Y., would like to get in touch Your gear is being held for with you. you in the New York Hall. 4 4 4 ROBERT RUTLEDGE WILLIAM STOCK Your wife, Mary Stella DiContact Toni Banoja, 109 East Houston Street, New York, N.Y. 4 4 4 PETER (PEDRO) V. RODRIQUEZ The USS club in San Fran­ Your family wants to hear cisco will soon close. Seafar­ from you. Write to, American ers who have baggage there Red Cross. Hawaii County are urged to claim it as soon Branch, P.O. Box 667, Hilo, as possible. Hawaii. Attention: Mrs. Ella W. Baggage which was check­ Stephens. Home Service Worker. ed before August 1st, 1946 4 4 4 has been disposed of; that JOHN RENNER WEBB checked since that date, Write to your wife: Mrs. Hazel either at the club at 439 M, Webb, Apt, No. 2, 1039 Noi'th Market Street, or in the Lin­ Rush St., Chicago, Illinois. coln Hotel is now at the bag­ gage room of the Lincoln Hotel, 115 Market Street. The baggage now being held must be claimed by FORT CLATSOP October 1st and it not claim­ Pay vouchers are waiting for ed by that date it will be the following men at the com­ stored in the Army-Navy pany office. Room 211, 115 YMCA, 166 Embarcadero, at Broadway, New York City: M. the regular baggage checking McDonough, AB: Duxbury, OS; rate. W. Taylor, AB. Owen, John F 3.74 Gino Giodano. $l U'-f . "" Deleon, SS I4ATTHEW B. BRADY $3,00: Ship's Delegate. SS G orgc iiutSchenck, Lester J 19.60 Campbell, PcMsons L $ 7.94 cherson. $10.00. Douglas, Peter 7.94 t 4. 4 J. I-ipman, $1.00; G. F. Murphy. $2.00; L. H. Barsh. $2.00; C. Weaver. Emery, Edgar H 3.26 SS OREGON FIR $3 00; H. E. Fowler. $3.00; F. Reutt. Harmsload, George L 7.94 Allen D. F S .46 $2.00. Mazurkiesioz, Henry 7.94 Bollback, J 94 NEW YORK % % * Brauns, J. L 1.40 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS M. MICHAEL EDELSTEIN Briles, D. E 26.58 Arshankuni, Andrew $ 76.09, Burnett, L 55.22 .•\. G. Burke, $2.00; A. Rodriguez, $3.00; H. Vander Waarden, $3.00; E. Cianci, Luig'i 138.84, Howard, R. A 94 8. Sanders. $3.00; H. J. Pollins. $3.00; Reeves, James A 104.50 Lowderback 94 W. Richardson. $1.00; A. J. Piszatow4 4 4 Lucas, Curtis 42.10 ski. $1.00; G. H. BuUerfleld. $2.00; J. SS MUHLENBERG VICTORY McCarty, M. L 176.18 Gardner. $4.00; J. L. Keelan. $5.00; J. Smith, $2.00, Carter, Merritt W $ .46 Woodward, J 7.24 SS SHORT 1.87 Driggers, Eddie T 4 4 4 E. B. West, $2,00; R. J. Kelly, $1.00; E. T. Hardeman, $1.00; G. E. Rouse, 14.29 Eriksson, F SS RALPH A. CRAM $3.00; W. W. Nichols, $1,00; W. J. 2.41 Chatelain, Lawrence A Makila. Esko 24.74 Hardeman, $1.00; J. E. Hinton. $2.00; 2.79 Fitzpatrick, Edgar Ortiz, Silvestro O 8.86 T. P. McCabe, $2.00. 2.79 McBurnett, Louis N Oswald, Wm. G SS SEATRAIN HAVANA 7.94 14.46 Nash, Ferrell G Radzvila, Frank A 2.34 C. B. Hodgson. $1.00; Wm. Bellmund, $5.00. 82.00 I Oliver, Arthur L Schram, R. G 7.94 SS C. BRETON 2.34 I Pulizzi, Jesus C. ..., Serrand, Rosendo ,..., 7.94 P. Bazaar. $1.00; R. D. Scott. $1.00; 2.34 I Riley, Thomas E Stoneburg, Nigel F 6.54 G. E. tmmpbell, $2.00; Ellis H. Chat.... 5.60 I Sternberg, Lester L Waters, E. L. 18.20 teitoii, $5.00; R. Klugel, $2.00; J. 2.79 Sweeney, Theo Webber, Raymond J 21.00 Holdrn. $2.00. SS MALLORY 4 4 4 Vallainos, Spiros N 3.26 E. R. Ely. $1.00. SS NEGLEY D. COCHRAN Wright, Swayhe 3.26 SS ELIZABETH Brown, Robert D $ 3.74 L. J. Pclber, $5.00. 4 4 4 SS MONROE Bottom, Malcolm C 5.60 SS THOMAS J. LYONS J. W. Grant, $1.00. DeCosto, Wm. R 23.80 Andrews, Robert $ 30.80 BOSTON Lee, Roy R 7.47 Brannan, George T 30.80 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Ciseieki, J 16 W. Huckins, $2.00; B. Roosberg, Ccis, Walter R 6.50 .$2.00; M. Gison. $2.00; M. Gison, $4.00; Grant, Wright 80 R. Jcnson. $2.00; J. Miller, $2.00. ASHTABULA .1027 West Fifth St. Ilenard, Charlie E 8.06 Phone 5S23 Hill, Clair S 6.41 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Peterson, Robert M 1.10 Calvert 4S39 30.80 BOSTON 276 State St. Pool, Donald E Tlie men off the following Boudoin 4455 Sakcrs, George 24.74 named ships on voyages men­ BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Stahl, Ralph E 2.20 tioned can collect their 6 per­ Cleveland "7391 Theodore, Philip M 64 cent retroactive pay at the of­ CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Townshend, Robert W 90 Superior 5175 fices of the Overlakes Freight 38.11 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Wilson, Ivan D Corporation, 19 Rector St,, New , Main 0147 4 4 4 York 6, N,Y,: DETROIT 1038 Third St. SS WALLACE M. TYLER Cadillac 6857 GROVER HUTCHERSON $ 3.26 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Blair, Robert (Voyage No. 9) Melrose 4110 Brooks, Glendyn 94 GROVER HUTCHERSON GALVESTON aOS'/j—23rd St. Kej'es, Lester J 9.80 Phone 2-8448 (Voyage No. 8) Lindkvist, Erik, R 3.74 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. AMERICAN PRESS Martignetti, Alfred 3.261 Phone 58777 (Voyage No. 15) JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St, Parsly; Edwin 4.20 AMERICAN PRESS ^ Phone 5-'fe919 Parsons, Frank E 9.80 (Voyage No. 16) MARCUS HOOK 1 Vi W. 8th St The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 4 4 4 Chester 5-3110 AMREICAN PRESS farers International Union is available to all members who wish MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SS WILLIAMS VICTORY (Voyage No. 17) to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Phone 2-1754 Ackley, Eugene E $ 38.52 CAPE ALAVA MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Dunlap, Eugene 1.97 (Voyage No.^ 14) NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 8.40 Magnolia 6112-6113 Hancock, Clarence A CAPE ALAVA SIU branch for this purpose. NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Paschang, Francis 'H 8.40 (Voyage No. 15) HAnover 2-2784 Roalcs, Robert G However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 46 CAPE ALAVA NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the Torres, Juan S 42.58 (Voyage No. 16) Phone 4-1083 LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS Vandersall, Wheeler C .46 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. COASTAL LIBERATOR LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. • Lombard 3-7651 (Idle Status) PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. CAPE BRETON PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Beacon 4336 (Voyage No. 12) RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. To the Editor: Phone 2599 STEVENSON TAYLOR SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. All ex-members of fhe (Voyage No. 8E) I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Douglas 25475 Canadian District, Seafarers COASTAL LIBERATOR SAN JUAN, P. R.-. .252 Ponce de Leon International Union, who are iddress below: (Voyage No. 4) San Juan 2-5996 now sailing in Licensed cap­ RICHARD COULTER SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Phone 8-1728 acity — Masters, Mates, Eng­ Name (Voyage No. 4) SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. ineers? and Wireless Operat­ ROBERT R. McBURNEY Main 0290 ors — are urged to report to (Voyage No. 6) Street Address TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. the SIU offices, 205 Abbott ROBERT R. McBURNEY Phone M-1323 Street, Vancouver; or 1440 TOLEDO 6.15 Summit St. (Voyage No. 7) City State. —Garfield 2112 Bleury Street, Montreal; or ROBERT R. McBURNEY WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. 602 Broughlon Street, Vict­ (Voyage No. 12) Terminal 4-3131 Signed oria. RUSSELL R. JONES VICTORIA, B.C. .....802 Boughton St. Garden 8331 (Voyage No. 6) This is important, and Book No. VANCOUVER 144 Wj Hastings St. speed will be appreciated. RUSSELL R. JONES Pacific 7824 (Voyage No. 7) 1 Frisco Baggage SlU HALLS Retroactive Pay Money Due Notice To All SIU Members Canadian Seamen �•/••- -' ':• --i •' ' \ Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS Friday. September 5, 1947 LOG Jackson Crew Gives Santos Once-Over At the left is a view of the SS Sam Jackson, taken whije the ship was in Santos. Brazil. The men of the Jackson wasted no time, and they really gave the town a good look-see. The pictures on this page were taken by crewmember Edwin Westphal. and for the benefit of other photographers he states that they were all taken in bright sunlight, with an Argus camera, at one fiftieth of a sec­ ond. with a F:ll opening. They're all good shots and would do credit to a professioncil. The customs boat (R) pays a visit to the Sam Jackson. Of course there was no trouble since all the men in the crew knew the rules and Jived up to them. The Del Sud, queen of Mississippi's passenger fleet, was also in Santos while the Jackson was berthed there. Men from the Jackson paid a friendly visit, and Brother Westphal look Ihe opportunity to snap a very effective pic­ ture. The Del Sud is a luxury liner, and one of four that Mississippi operates in the Southern waters. ..7,-: - ... There's an old song that ends "There's an awful lot of coffee in Brazil." That is true, but since we North Americans are such coffee drinkers, we take quite a bit of Brazil's total output. The Del Sud loads up in Santos with enough coffee to keep the city of New Orleans up all night—that is if they can get the sugar. • ••• • ' • ' k;; :V--;:S;•" •f li| Santos is a clean and colorful town, as this shot of a typical street testifies. The men from the SS Sam Jackson who had liberty in Santos were able to enjoy themselves, and besides that could pick up copies of the LOG at the American Star Bar and the Scandinavian Bar. What more could an SIU member want to make his happiness complete? The pile-drivers go on thumping and another pier takes form in the harbor a fast gr^^ing harbor down there, and the city itself has become a winter resort that attracts thousands from all over the globe. The Seafarers who have made trips to Santos have full of praise for the town and the inhabitants. And so. as the travelogues say. we take our leave of Santos, beautiful Brazilian city. We shall see you again-soon we hope. . � 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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TAKE A TRIP UNDER A FOREIGN FLAG MEMBERS HAVE DUTIES TO SELVES TAKING JOBS, TEACHIMG NEWCOMERS TAFT-HARTLEY ACT,IF ENFORCED WOULD BRING BACK OLD CRIMP DAYS SHIPPING GOOD IN BOSTON,BUT WHERE ARE THE MEN PHILADEPHIA HITS A RECORD FOR SHIPPING JOBS ON BOARD GO A-BEGGGING IN PORT TAMPA UNION MUST BE READY FOR T-H DISRUPTORS STRIKEBREAKING BY LEGION SEN POSSIBLE NMU CREW HAS GOOD IDEA:GIVE COMMIES RUSSIAN RUN ISTHIMIAN SEAMEN WELCOME SIU PATROLEMEN IN N.Y. UNION HIRING HALL IS VITAL TO SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING BACKBONE OF UNION FORT WOOD MEN INAUGRATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FRO NEW SIU MEMBERS OH SHIP PALMER BECOMES ACE TRAVEL EXPERT ON ANDREW JACKSON'S TRIP TO EAST CAUTION NEEDED IN PHILLY SAYS CREW OF SS PENNMAR DIGESTED MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS SEAFARER-ARTIST EXHIBITS SAN JUAN SCENES GALVESTON PORT OFFICALS THANKED BY CRAWFORD CREW JACKSON CREW GIVES SANTOS ONCE-OVER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/05/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2a674ab2a148c9d6aa1459ea4173eeea.PDF cb8cfec77274a4f883f6529cd711077a PDF Text Text 11 Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. Taft-Hartley Slave Law Now Effective WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Taft-Hartley law, major handi­ work of the reactionary 80th Congress, became fully effective on August 22. Thus, many protections of la­ bor's Magna Carta, the Wagner Act, were eclipsed and supplant­ ed by the drastic, anti-labor measure designed to hamstring the labor movement and inject the Government into the conduct of labor-management relations. Faced with the full impact of the Taft-Hartley law, the AFL Executive Council at its coming meeting in Chicago will consider the problems involved and map a campaign of forceful action against the measure. Some of the provisions of the new law, now fully operative for the first time, aie as fol­ lows: The general counsel is estab­ lished as a labor relations con­ troller, independent of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board, while the latter is shorn of its administrative functions and is turned into a labor court. Formerly the general counsel acted as an agent of the board, he now has final authority to pass on all charges of unfair la­ bor practices and representation cases and issuance of complaints. UNIONS LIABLE Among the major new func­ tions delega'ted to the general counsel is the prosecution of em­ ployes for unfair labor practices. Hitherto o.-aly employers were li­ able to prosecution for unfair labor practices against employes. The general counsel will in­ vestigate for the first time com­ plaints by employers against unions, which may be charged with having committed one or more of six prescribed unfair la­ bor practices. They are as fol­ lows: Coercion of other employes in their rights of collective bargain­ ing; discrimination under union shop contracts for reasons other than failure to pay dues; refusal to bargain; engaging in certain types of strikes and boycotts; 'ex­ acting excessive or discrimina­ tory fees under union shop agreements and engaging in "feather-bedding," The closed shop, under which employers can hire only union members, is outlawed. The union shop, in which non-union work­ ers may be employed if they join up in 30 days is continued but under severe restrictions. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 29. 1947 In This Issue All sections of the newly signed Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany contract which have been agreed upon by the Union and the company appear on page 14. So far, only the Union Hiring Hall, Rotary Shipping, no discrimination for Union activity, and wages have been settled, and working rules are now being negotiated. When this phase is completed, the remainder of the contract will also be carried in the pages of the LOG. The series of articles which analyzed the part played by the National Maritime Union and the communist party on the waterfront winds up this week with number three, which gives the SIU position in regard to political groups, and goes into the plans and programs developed by the SIU to fight off the waterfront unemployment which seems imminent. The article appears on page 9. No. 35 First Isthmian Ship Crews Off SiU Board Under Rotary Shipping What Isthmian Steamship Company said could never happen, started last week when the first man took a job off the board and headed for a ship owned by that heretofore anti-labor company. Within a few days after the end of the strike most of the Analysis Of Taft-Hartley >lcf As It Affests The Seafarers 'Isthmian ships were com­ pletely crewed up, by the Rotary Shipping Sytem, and some had already left port on voyages. When the action was fi­ can hire the men wherever he to withdraw the union's author­ nally brought to an end by By HARRY LUNDEBERG chooses; only the employees he ity. The board will take a secret the capitulation of the com­ SAN FRANCISCO — During hires must apply for membership ballot of the employees and if the pany, thirty one ships were the week, 1 met with all the at- 30 days after they have become majority of the employees in the tied up in ten ports, and more torney.s of the Teamsters, who held a convention here, and also met with the attorneys from the A. F. -of L., who explained the law thoroughly to various union representatives. As far as the affect of the law is concerned, it is one of the most vicious pieces of legislation against the Amer­ ican Workers tiiat has ever been introduced. Our membership is on record to open up the agreement for various changes. Our agreement expires September 30, 1947. After August 22, neither employers nor unions are -.dlowed to sign a closed shop agroement or pref­ erential employment clause. UNION SHOP The only clause allowable un­ der the law is what is called the "Union Shop Clause," which is a clause the employers and the union can agree to. Under this clause each employee must be­ come a member of the union 30 days or a month after the date of his employment, or ths" effective date of the union contract, which­ ever is later. This is only possjble if the union is duly author­ ized or a certihed representative of the employees in the appro­ priate bargaining unit, and if the NLRB conducted an election and the majority of the employees have authorized the union to sign the union shop agreement. Also, only a union that is duly certified as representative of the employes can ask the Board for an election to authorize the union to sign a union shop contract. In other words, first a union must be certified and then they must appeal to the NLRB to conduct an election to find out whether the majority of the employees want a union shop. If they do, then the union can bargain with the employers for this. After you get this union shop, you have nothing, because under the union shop agreement, the employer employed. Employees who are working under a union shop contract and who have authorized a union shop contract by election can re­ voke it, even though the contract is still in effect. All they have to do is to file a petition with the NLRB stating that 30 per cent of the employees in the unit desire unit vote against the union shop, the employer will have to stop enforcing it. So, in other words, taking a case like the Isthmian Steamship Company, if the Isthmian Steam­ ship Company had a union shop agreement with our organization, then upon request of 30 per cent (Continued on Page 4) Browning, McCarthy Sign 40-Hour Contract With SIU By FRED FARNEN DETROIT — During the past provided in the Taft-Hartley Act. The Browning agreement was several days, the SIU Great Lakes District has signed two signed on August 19 and the Mc­ more forty-hour contracts cov­ Carthy agreement on August 20. ering the seven Browning bulk Both of them were just under carriers and the three McCarthy the wire as far as beating the August 22 deadline of the Taftautomobile carriers. These two new SIU contracts Hartley Act ban on the closed already signed by the SIU, in shop and the Union Hiring Hall. addition to providing wage scales BROWNING RATES as high as any on the Lakes, Rates in the Brovyning agree­ contain certain union security ment, based on the forty-hour sections which provide that all week with time-and-one-half for disputes between the Union and all time over eight houi'S daily the companies shall be settled and forty hours weekly and for within the provisions of the con­ tracts rather than before the all penalty time, are retroactive courts or any outside agencies as to July 1, 1947: Daily 'Monthly Hourly Over Rate Rate Time Rate Rating 201.20 8.40 1.57 V2 1.05 Wheelsman 288.43 8.32 1.56 1.04 Watchman 288.43 8.32 1.56 1.04 AB Dayman 227.41 6.56 1.23 .82 O. Seaman •291,20 8.40 1.57 Vii 1.05 Oiler 288.43 8.32 1.56 1.04 Fireman 227.41 6.56 1.23 82 Coalpasser and Wiper 388.27 11.20 2.10 1.40 Steward 277.34 8.00 . 1.50 1.00 2nd Cook 227,41 6.58 1.23 .82 Porter (* These monthly rates are approximate and are based on an average of four-and-one-third weeks in a month. Also, they do not include any penalty overtime which varies according to the amount worked.) (Continued on Page 4) would have followed wherever and whenever they hit U. S. ports. No attempts were made to fink out struck vessels, and almost to a man all unlicensed Isthmian seamen walked off the ships to join the picketlines. Although no request for a mass walkout was sent out by the Union, neverthless no mem­ ber of any other union crossed a Seafarers picketline. In all ports the strike was ef­ fective. New York had ten ships hung up; Baltimore accounted for six; New Orleans had five; Philadelphia tied up three; San Francisco hung the hook on two; and Mobile, Coos Bay, Galveston, Boston, and Houston took care of one each. MORALE HIGH Morale throughout was high. Some of the strikers, especially the youngsters off Isthmian ships, had never taken part in strike action before. But they con­ ducted themselves in the tradi­ tional SIU manner and there were few cases of disorder on the picketlines. " Starting with the second day of the strike, there was little drain on the' Union Treasury. Contributions came rolling in from men paying off contracted ships, and it looked very much as though the action could con­ tinue indefinitely without tap­ ping the treasury to any great extent. *rhis was one of the factors that forced Isthmian to cry "uncle" so fast. Add to this the fact that other steamship com­ panies were angling for the fat shipping contracts held by Isth­ mian, and it becomes obvious that much against its will Isth­ mian just had to settle. �THE Page Two SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 29.' 1947 mxif Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG - - President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y, MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J, p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Great Day By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Treasurer Isthmian Steamship Company The great job done by the Organization Staff of the Seafarers International Union, with the cooperation of the membership, in organizing the Isthmian fleet paid off last week when Isthmian Steamship Company completely capitulated and recognized the closed shop and Union Hiring Hall after theii' ships had been tied up for a period of nine days by the SIU. The Isthmian Steamship Company had always successfully fought organized labor. This is the first time that a Union has ever had a closed shop agreement and Union Hiring Hall with this company. After the Union was certified, the Company went into negotiations apparently thinking that they could dictate the terms of the agreement to the Union. It took a complete tie-up of all their vessels that hit American ports to convince them to recognize the truth of the words of one of the executive of­ ficers of Isthmian—that, "Union are here to stay." Bringing the Isthmian Steamship Company un­ der contract to the Seafarers means about 3500 jobs for men in the SIU. All ports where Isthmian ships were tied up reported an orderly and effi­ cient strike, which was financed by donations from the membership. Contracted Companies The Negotiating Committee for the Union has signed contracts with all of its contracted com­ panies, extending them to July 30, 1948, except Calmar and Ore Lines. We ai'e now in negotia­ tions with these two companies. All of these off­ shore freight ship contracts are standard SIU contracts. Moran Towing Company granted the 2 weeks vacation clause and holidays at sea and the raise in wages. The Negotiating Committee also signed an agreement with Atwacoal, which was previously contracted to the Union but has been out of op­ erations since 1942. Atwacoal will resume opera­ tions in the very near future. The passenger ship agreements have been sign­ ed with Eastern, Mississippi and P. & O. The Savannah Line, which is contracted to the SIU but which has been out of operations since 1942, will resume operations the latter part of this year. . They have agreed to extend their agreement on the closed shop and Hiring Hall until July 30, 1948 and all other terms of the agreement are to be worked out. Washington Report Matthew Dushane, Washington Representa­ tive of the SIU, is now sending out reports that are being run in the SEAFARERS LOG, and he has had his hands full on legal procedures in Washington. Some of the ports have been sending him beefs that pertain to regular routine work of the ship. This should be discontinued, and all legal beefs arc to be sent from the outports to Headquarters Offices to be channeled to Du.shane. Peninsular and Occidental Line The labor set-up in Florida has been giving the Union some trouble on the SS Florida of the P&O Line in regards to pulling off men who do not belong to the SIU. This ship is operating out of Miami and turns around on a 24 hour basis. At limes it has been necessary to ship men from the dock regardless of Union affiliation. There has been a system worked out by the Tampa Branch which requires each man that gets off to bring aboard the Union replacement before he signs off the ship. This will assure us that no other men but Union men ship aboard. Last year at this time, just around Labor Day, the SIU faced the biggest fight in its history. Only a short while before the Union had been notified that the Wage Stabilization Board had turned down the salary increases which had been negotiated with the shipowners in bar­ gaining sessions that summer. Over the Labor Day weekend the machinery to put the General Strike in motion was set-up, and on Sep­ tember 6, all over the United States water transportation started to grind to a halt. This Labor Day also is an eventful one for the Sea­ farers, only this time we can look back on a recent victory rather than an imminent battle. Just about a week ago, Isthmian Steamship Company, whose ships in the United These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, States had been tied-up, and which was faced with even as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging further strike action, was forced to meet the Union's de­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ mands for the Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals ing to them. So, in on6 year, from Labor Day to Labor Day, the SIU has won two major struggles and has consolidated its strength along the American waterfront. This Labor Day is a day of rejoicing for the SIU, and rightly so. New Style Union-Busting NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL JOSEPH DENNIS L. GROVER C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL ^ E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) X- An obscure Philadelphia manufacturer of farm equip­ ment has come up with a new plan for busting the unions in the United States. And what's more, he has fancied his idea up so well with double-talk that he has a damn good vhance of convincing a lot of people who should know better. - REUBEN VANCE K. t S. In brief, this industrialist's idea is to bring into the GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. U. S. many homeless European refugees, which is okay. W. BENDLE But then he wants to set them up in the abandoned Pas- G. E. LEE samaquoddy project, in Maine, where they will manu­ A. BELANGER facture farm implements for him, but at no pay while A. V. O'DANIELS R. S. SINGLETARY "training." 1 Labor is, of course, up in arms about the proposal, NEPONSET HOSPITAL which is nothing more than an attempt to maneuver around L. CLARK employing union labor. But certain Washington officials J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER are falling for the dodge, hook, line, and sinker. J. R. HANCHEY It's remarkable what lengths some people will go C. LARSEN to just so that they can refuse to grant decent wages and L. L. LEWIS conditions to those who work for them. J. R. LEWIS .- Hospital Patients L. TORRES C. SCHULTZ J. HAMILTON R. A. BLAKE H. BELCHER J. T. EDWARDS L. BALLESTERO S. 3/ S/ STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JOHN RATH E. P. O'BRIEN P. FELICIANO F. J. SCHULTZ T. J. KURKI K. C. CROWE E. E. CASEY J. P. McNEELJ. P. TASSEN P. GELPI S. W. LESLEY J. A. DYKES J. MORRISON D. MILLER (SUP) & ^ » BRIGHTON HOSPITAL E. SEARS (SUP) R. LORD D. LOGAN (SUP) E. JOHNSTON W. McCALL (SUP) E. DELLAMANO R. MORRISON W. MITCHELL P. MADIGAN (SUP) J: BARRON E. JOHNSON H. SCHWARTZ ^ S. 3^ MOBILE HOSPITAL M. D. PENRY J. G. HARRIS ARCHIE SANDY H. HUISMAN J. CARROLL T. J. FAITER M. COLLIER C. E. FOSTER WILLIAM FAWELEY E. L. MEYERS J. C. KEEL U. S. MORGAN R. G. VARNON % % X BALTIMORE HOSPITAL ELMER BROWN DELIMER COPPOCK MURRAY PLYER EDDIE MARKIN MANUEL SANTIAGE MAX FINGERHUT THOMAS WADSWORTH WILLIAM ROSS S. Y. FOGELBERG ANTHONY ATKIEWING r. ... V' : UJ) .'wiv �Friday. August 29. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three OFF THE BOARD TO ISTHMIAN Seafarers Still Needed As Volunteers By AL KERR The Isthmian campaign is over, now it is up to the book mem­ bers of the SIU who have be­ come schooled in the high stand­ ards of SIU ships to go aboard the Isthmian scows. By PAUL HALL One day shcjrtly before we hit the bricks against Isthmian, one of our SIU contracted ships hit port with a Deck Delegate aboard whom we will call Joe. Joe was there ready for the Patrol­ men when they boarded the ship for the payoff with a million and one beefs. Among them was a demand that the Union pull the Mate off the ship because it appeared that Joe didn't like the Mate's way of doing business. The two Patrolmen assigned to handle the payoff had their work cut out for them in attempting to settle all the beefs aboard.. According to the Patrolmen no matter what they did to bring about settlements, nothing pleased him. He had all the earmarks of a superduper Union man. He ran around the ship yelling, "I am a damn good Union man." His cries only lent disruption to the Pati-olmen'.« work. He continued to scream about "improper settle­ ment of disputes." To some of the younger guys who were c^^members on the ship. Joe had the so-called earmarks of a good Union man. At least the young fellows thought so because Joe went to great trouble to explain to them just how good a Union guy he was and just what he personally had done to improve the conditions of seamen. However, just what his contributions to the betterment of seamen were, he didn't mention. Phony Easily Spotted But, in spite of all the window dressing, Joe was easy to spot as a first class phony. His actions were typical of that type of bum who is met occasionally no matter whei-e you go. This guy showed his true colors only three days later when a SIU rank and file com­ mittee went aboard his ship late one night just prior to the com­ mencement of the Isthmian strike and asked the crew, Joe among them, to give a hand in setting up picket lines in front of a nearby Isthmian ship. The rest of the fellows present, of course, immediately volun­ teered and prepared to set up the picket line, but to their amaze­ ment, Joe, the super-duper militant Union stiff, remained in his seat. When he was asked to fall in line to help in the important task of preparing for a strike, he reared back in his chair and started a line of bunk and double talk that would make a congress­ man sit up with envy. His crap ran something like this: "Look fellows, I already have a job. Why shoulfl I have to help set up picketlines?" While the rest of the crew stood stunned, he continued, "Look, fel­ lows, I have never sailed an Isthmian ship and I never had any­ thing to do with them, so why should I be called out now to give a hand to the beef? Anyway, it's getting late and I'm ready for my bunk, so I don't think I can give you a hand." Here in New York, during the first two days of shipping, we dispatched 162 men to Isthmian ships. That's a damned big or­ der to send out to the ships of one company in one port. Robert Burns, FWT, first man to ship off the board to an Isthmian ship, accepts assignment slip from Assistant New York Dispatcher Benny Gonzales after the strike was over. Immigration Laws Hold Safeguards For Aliens It doesn't take a great amount of figuring to see what benefit Isthmian is going to be to the SIU as far as jobs are concerned. For this big fleet to be a big asset to the Union, it will be necessary that the book mem­ bers go aboard and ride these ships. There are still a lot of men aboard Isthmian ships who need to be educated as to what an SIU ship is and stands for. LEND A HAND These men have never had the advantage of riding a Union July 1, 1924, are not deportable ship. Now the opportunity is for illegal entry and non-pay- being presented to them. ment of head tax. They are lawThey need a guiding hand to fully permitted to file for their help them over the hurdles and first papers of intention to be­ the men to do it are here in the come citizens, and after a per­ SIU. Go out there and help iod of two years are eligible for them out. citizenship. While shipping aboard Isth­ Congressman Celler, in the 80th Congress, introduced H. R. 4156 mian ships, don't forget that this —This bill provides that a sea­ is not the last of the unorgan­ man with at least three years of ized companies. We still have "Maritime 'Wartime Service" Cities Service and other unor­ may be naturalized without hav­ ganized fleets to concentrate on. ing been a resident of the U. S. The Cities Service fleet has al­ continuously for at least five ready been petitioned and the years. It also provides that sea­ case is now before the NLRB in men who have at least one year Washington. With the help of a of "Maritime Wartime Service" few more of the membership, would be entitled to be issued a we should be able to win an certificate of arrival (legal entry election in this fleet by a bigger permit). No action has been majority than that which brought taken on this bill by Congress. Isthmian under the SIU banner. By "DUKE" DUSHANE Alien seamen are required by law to sail on American vessels for a period covering five years before they are eligible to apply for U. S. Citizenship. However, there are some pro­ visions in the Immigration laws which permit aliens (which in­ cludes alien seamen) to become citizens. These provisions cover aliens who do not have a legal entry permit into the United States and are subject to depor­ tation. Aliens, whether through legal or illegal entry, are liable to de­ portation for violation and con­ viction of certain offenses. In the case of an alien seaman who has been sailing on American or For­ eign vessels from ports in the Lost Crew's Respect U. S., the Department of Immi­ The crew stood there and listened to his malarkey, and all gration has ruled that they are respect they might have had for him died right there. They were deportable if they overstay the strictly in accord as the SIU rank and file committee began to talk twenty-nine days interim period to him in non-Sunday school language. The committee gave him that the Department allows them the score on Isthmian, which ,if he were a militant Union man he to ship out on another vessel. wouldn't have to be told, and when they finished he felt low SIXTY DAYS enough to crawl under a snake. He then joined the crew and went The Department has under out to the ship. consideration a proposal which This unfortunate, but necessary experience was a real educa­ will permit alien seamen to tion to the young members who had made the previous trip with stay ashore sixty days before Joe and' had swallowed his phony line of "super-duper militancy." They saw him in his true light and from that night on Joe was a they are siibject to deportation, deadhead in their books. This case, even though it doesn't happen this proposal would also permit often is typical of what the Patrolmen and officials run across oc­ them to sail coastwise. Congress has provided that in casionally. In this instance the loud mouthed bum dug his own the case of an alien who is de­ grave and covered himself by shirking his duty when the chips portable, and who has proved of were down. go'od moral character for the pre­ He is the kind of a guy who when his personal welfare is at ceding five years, the Attorney stake is a red-hot "Union man," but when it is the Union's wel­ General may suspend deportation fare that is hanging hot, he is as unconcerned as a shipowner. This of such alien seaman if not ra­ guy Joe ran into what he deserved and he warrants no sympathy cially inadmissable or ineligible for his downfall. It was good for the rest of the crew and the to naturalization. Union that the showdown came when it did. Should the Attorney General Still In Our Ranks find that an alien seaman is mar­ Unfortunately, however, there are still a few Joes left around ried to an American citizen, or in the Union. Joes who try to give everyone the impression that a legally resident alien' who is they are rabid Union men, but who in a tight spot fold up like an the spouse, parent, or minor child accordian. It is this same kind of a guy who goes into the ship's of such deportable alien, he may messhall at breakfast and tells the crew he, by his previous super suspend the deportation of such militant action, can be thanked for the fresh eggs and milk they are alien seaman. enjoying. Therefore, an alien seaman If you don't hear him on the ship, he is the same guy that can who is married in this country, be heard in the local ginmill speeling forth his own praise as and whose deportation would to what a good Union guy he is and what a hard time he gave the cause an undue hardship on his phony Mate and he v he "put the damn Patrolman in his place." He wife, or children, may apply t-j can be found anywhere seamen get together and he always talks the Department of Immigration the same. Fortunately for the Union these obnoxious characters for a suspension. Should the sus­ are few and far between. We should now make damn sure that pension be granted, he may then the ones still in our ranks become even fewer. apply for citizenship. All alien seamen who have en­ You judge a Union man by his actions—not by how much noise he makes. tered the United States before Gangway Watch Resolution The following resolution, which is self-explanatory, was pa-ssed by the New York membership meeting and referred to all other ports for concurrence; RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The SIU in the last negotiations with Water­ man and Mississippi Steamship Companies forced the operators to change the contract to read, "the gangway watch shall be maintained by sailors in all ports, including weekends," and WHEREAS: The Union at that time was not aware of the fact that the ILA (Longshoremen) had an existing agreement with these two operatof^ to furnish watchmen for several fast coast ports; among them. New York, Philadelphia and B^timore, and WHEREAS: As a result of the new contract between the SIU and Waterman and Mississippi Steamship Companies, ILA men previously doing this work in these ports have lost their livelihood, and WHEREAS: We have been requested by our affiliates, the ILA to reconsider our position on this so as to prevent the mem­ bers of the Longshoremen from losing their livelihood, and WHEREAS: The ILA has supported the SIU in every strike and every beef, regardless of whether it involved one ship, or one company, or the entire waterfront, and WHEREAS: We feel that considering the fact that these gangway watches in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore represent only overtime money for our members on weekends, but the same work represents the full time living jobs for Longshoremen, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the SIU go on record to immediately contact Waterman and Mississippi Steam­ ship Companies and inform them that we wish to clarify this agreement so as to allow the ILA to stand gangway watches in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York instead of SIU metu PAUL HALL J. P. SHULER JOE ALGINA �THE SEAFARERS Page Four LOG Analysis Of Taft-Hartley Art As It Affects The Seafarers Friday, Augutt 29, 1947 tiffed by the NLRB and the ma-1 whole and its assets; but not jorty of Ihe employees working against any Individual member on fhe job have voted to strike. or his assets. For instance, if a then it's legal to respect the pick­ ship is tied up by a Patrolman et line. But, if the majority of and if the union goes on record to By JOSEPH VOLPIAN the people on the job have not release the ship, the union is still Special Services Representative voted for the strike, then the open for lawsuits and all these CLOSED SHOP company can sue the union for suits will come through Federal Many of our alien members 1936 up to the present time, the refusing to go through the picket Courts. Under a closed shop, like we particularly those who sailec Immigration and Naturalization line. There are at least fifteen dif­ this country's ships throughout service has recently issued a rul­ have in the SUP, if after August ferent ways where the employ­ the years of the late war, now ing which, in effect, states that 22, the Shipowners voluntarily HIRING MEN ers can move in and sue the un­ have the five years of seatime re­ an alien seamen seeking naturali­ agree to carry out the closed shop The company might hire a ion and bleed its treasury to quired for eligibility for U. S zation must show letters from agreement and refuse to hire any­ death. These are only a few of citizenship. union disrupter and stool pigeon one unless he comes from the each Captain sailed with during the things in the Taft-Hartley who has been put on the job for union hall, or because he is not Most of the detail involved in the five years showing that the a union member, the NLRB can one specific purpose; namely, dis­ Law. There is no doubt that it's filing application is of a routine applicant's service was honor­ order the Shipowners to employ rupt and jeopardize the agree­ going to raise hell with a lot of nature. But there is one glaring able. a non-union man. However, the ment. The union cannot take unions, but now more than ever inequity in the law as it now A THROW BACK NLRB cannot issue an order to this man off the job and the em­ before will the fffture of the stands, and which should be cor­ union depend upon its membei-s. ployer does not have to fire the The strong arguments against the Shipowners unless a charge rected if it is to be fairly admin­ of Unfair Labor Practices is filed man. The only reason for which Because in order to beat this law istered. This is the provision this are innumerable. For one with the Board. In other words, the employer can fire a man is if and come out of it on top, we whch states that proof must be thing, the Immigration people if a stooge comes along and there he belongs to the union and re­ must have a disciplined mem­ furnished the Immigration and are thus reapplying the extreme­ will be plenty of them, and he fused to pay his dues. In other bership and we must know one Naturalization Service that an ap­ ly unfair provisions which were demands to be hired in a certain words, if a union expels a dis­ another and be able to spot plicant's five years aboard Amer­ ruled out in 1936. They are mak­ steamship company and the com­ rupter. ho can still stay on the phonies and stooges. ican ships were spent in "honor­ ing what should otherwise be a job because the employers can­ simple procedure an involved The membership of the SUP able service." pany turns him down, the stooge not fire him; it's against the law. have many tough days ahead of can then file Unfair Labor Prac­ Before going into this aspect and, in some cases, almost impos­ So you can readily see what them. Each and every member tices against the Shipowners and dealing with "honorable service" sible task. Many of the skippers setup it will be for disrupters and union delegate will have cer­ if he proves it before the Board let's take a look at the section which men have sailed with a and stooges to raise hell with tain responsibilities. It will have the employer will be told of the law, which states the con­ five year period are dead. Some to be each man's duty to assume ditions under which an alien sea­ may live in Bangkok, or Peru, to hire this man. This is some­ various unions. thing for us to remember. A LAWSUITS AGAINST UNIONS these responsibilities, not only men may become a naturalized or Alaska and cannot be traced. ashore but on ship. And it is practically indisput­ stooge, saboteur, or enemy of our citizen: A union can be sued for viola­ able that these skippers cannot union can file unfair labor prac­ These things the membership PERSONS SERVING ON remember far back enough to tices against our union and against tion of collective bargaining should think about and remem­ UNITED STATES GOV­ testify of a crewmember's char­ the employers and can demand agreement in all industries af­ ber, and when we start to nego­ acter. and receive wages for the time fecting interstate commerce. The tiate with the Shipowners, we ERNMENT OR PRIVATE he lost by not working on ac­ new law states that a union can will know where we stand and VESSELS Under this recent ruling an sue or be sued as a whole and count of discrimination. alien seaman is placed at the we will be ready for any and all a) A person who has served is responsible for the acts of its mercy of the skipper's nature, BOYCOTTS honorably or with good con­ agents. A judgment can be en­ emergencies affecting our or temperament and whims. A per­ duct for an aggregate period It is absolutely prohibited to forced aginst the union as a ganization. of at least five years (1) on sonal dislike could result in the establish a jurisdictional strike board of any vessel of the Captain stamping the man's serv­ or to refuse to handle goods in United States Government ice as dishonorable, in spite of the Secondary Boycott. As an other than in the United States the applicant's honesty, indus­ example—if a lumber mill were Navy, Marine Corps or Coast try and capabilities on his job. on strike and the lumber com­ Guard, or (2) on board vessels Most certainly this procedure is pany brought the lumber into of more than twenty tons bur­ not fair or just. Nor is it consis­ San Francisco in a railroad car den, whether or not document­ tent with the democratic tradi­ and if the SUP members refused On an SIU ship, many of these ed under the laws of the United tions which each alien is asked (Continued from Page 1) to sail with scabby lumber, that jobs are considered as penalty States, and whether public or to understand and accept. Yes, Brothers, it's the SIU would be classed as Secondary jobs, and are paid for at the private, which are not foreign SHOULD BE ENOUGH Boycott, and our union could be that leads on the Lakes every overtime rate over and above vessels, and whose home port We have pointed out to the sued for damages; not only by time when it comes to wages, the regular pay which you are is in the United States, may be Immigration authorities that the lumber company, but by the overtime, hours, working and already receiving. naturalized without having re­ their requirements: (1) a clean people who bought the lumber, living conditions! And don't This means extra cabbage for sided, continuously immediate­ police record, (2) sponsorship by the consignee, who may be on forget those two little words you when you're working under ly preceding the date of filing at least two responsible citizens "working conditions," as they the-East Coast. of such person's petition, in the an SIU contract. and (3) the discharge showing However, no company can sue mean a lot to you when you're United States for at least five the applicant was working aboard a union for respecting a legiti­ working under an SIU contract. LCA RAISES? years, and in the state in which ship for five years, should be suf­ Many jobs on an unorganized mate picket line, if the union According to reports reaching the petition for naturalization ficient. which is striking and maintain­ ship are done on your watch this office, the LCA is contem­ is filed for at least six months, ing the picket line has been cer- with no extra pay whatsoever. Certainly the first two require­ plating the payment of increased if such petitioner is still in the ments are a fairer way of ascer­ wages in line with those already service on a reenlistment, re­ taining a man's character than appointment, or reshipment, or won by the SIU. leaving it in the hands of one This is in line with the usual within six months after an person, who is to sit in as a judge. honorable discharge or separa­ LCA policy. They wait until In fact, in as much as a man is tion therefrom. wage' increases have been won able to present evidence of a by the SIU, and then out of the WHAT IS PROOF? clean civilian record, and can bigness of their hearts they come The law, then, seems to be produce two citizens willing to across with a comparable in­ fairly clear. But there is the one sponsor him, the requirement that crease. provision which is posing diffiHave you ever stopped to fig­ ciUties. Now that applications he be adjudged honorable by his ure out that even if you're sail­ are being filed with the Commis­ skippers seems rather unneces­ sary. ing on an open shop LCA ship, sioner of Immigration and Na­ that you benefit by every wage turalization an obstacle in the Furthermore, most alien sea­ gain won by the SIU on the form of a technical question has men who are applying now, Great Lakes? These tight-fisted, arisen. Just what will be accept­ have sailed American ships dur­ profit-hungry outfits never give ed as proof of "honorable serv­ ing the war years. The present law makes no recognition of this you these raises because they ice" or good conduct?" sei'vice. A more equitable pro­ think you deserve them. Up to 1936, discharges had a The only time Great Lakes place wherein the Captain of cedure would take this service seamen ever receive any kind of each vessel classified the sea­ into consideration. an increase or improved work­ man's character .and ability In view of the inequity exist­ ing conditions, is at the insti­ aboard ship as either good or bad. ing in the present law, we are gation of the SIU. If there was This procedure was abandoned protesting the unfairness of this no SIU, then there would never with the passage of the Merchant feature. Further, we are recom­ be any changes. Marine Act of 1936. mending to the Immigration and Compare, then choose for Thus was ruled out a vicious Naturalization Service that it yourselves. Don't be a free­ method of blackballing which recognize that aliens who sailed loader. Join the SIU today, and unlicensed seamen had been during the war did perform an become a part of the most mil- fighting vigorously. A skipper honorable service. Fighting to tant, progressive and democrat­ could no longer hang what, in ef­ maintain the government and its ic Union on' the entire Lakes— fect, was a don't-touch sign institutions committed to demo­ the Seafarers International Union around a man's neck. cratic principles is definitely hon­ However, for the period since orable in our book. IAFL, Great Lakes District. (Contimud from Page 1) of its employees an election could be held which would take away the union shop. However, even if you have a union shop, it doesn't give you anything. — f 1 ^ ^.s. wt. .. I ac I .-J 1« f < ,-3 < < 1 l<% AM Browning, McCarthy Sign 40-Hour Contract With SlU �Friday, August 29. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fiva No Isthmian Ships In Norfolk, But Port Aided In Final Victory By RAY WHITE PR Commies Back To Old Tricks NO NEWS?? Spreading Disruptive Rumors By SALVADOR COLLS SAN JUAN—Shipping in this island port has improved quite a bit during the past weeks, hut business remains the same. We are expecting business to take a turn for the better in the near future as more men are coming in to pay their dues and assess­ ments at this end of their trips. It seems that the communists down here on the island are working overtime to create dis­ unity between the ILA and SIUSUP. They have been worming around here trying desperately to plant a rumor to the effect that I was called up on the carpet at Head­ quarters for backing the ILA during its strike down here. The rumor is typical of a com­ mie tactic and like everything they spread it is strictly phony. Why should I be reprimanded for backing our AFL alliliate and fellow member of the Mari­ time Trades Department? Our aims are the same and we are in complete harmony in every­ thing we undertake. CLOSE COOPERATION I'm not going to devote m.uch ispace to this spawning of an overwor-ked commie brain and thus lend it dignity. Suffice it to say that wherever the ILA and SIU work together, whether it be in San Juan or in the States, there is always 100 per­ cent cooperation and harmony. The commies and the CGT f contracts come up for renewal. He said that the company is get­ ting tired of these men, and is going to throw the whole matterin the faces of the negotiators. That's what they will do, too. They are getting tired of putting up with these performers and they intend to do something about it. Now that the rainy season is hei-e, the boys on the beach don't find the sun so hot. It is very enjoyable down here now and if you don't believe me ask French Michelet how he liked this climate. He was in paradise down here. The fellows around here kind of miss Frenchy now that he had deserted us for the big city. They want to know when he is i-eturning to cook them another ham. They still have indiges­ tion from the last one. Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: MILWAUKEE JACKSONVILLE SAVANNAH NEW ORLEANS MARCUS HOOK CLEVELAND TOLEDO The creadline roi pori re­ ports, monies due. etc.. is the Monday preceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. NORFOLK—The Port of Nor­ folk wasn't .blessed with actual participation in the Isthmian Strike, but there was a feeling prevalent in this port of being right in there aiding in the win­ ning of the beef. There were no picketlines or stewpots in operation here; in fact, the nearest Isthmian ship was quite a ways from here in Baltimore. The feeling of participating in the beef stemmed from the fact that many of the men in this port had sailed the Isthmian ships and had put months of la­ bor into the struggle to gain a contract. Let's be honest about it. The men who sailed these ships as volunteer organizers worked un­ der severe handicaps. They have every right to feel that they took part in the final victory even if they didn't stand a picket watch. They made all this possible and to them should go the laur­ els if any are given. NOT ALL OPTIMISM When the drive first opened, it was not all optimism on the part of the SIU. The majority of the Taft-Hartley Act Backfires On Labor-Baiters, Lakes Seamen Turn To Seafarers For Security By MAURICE DOLE kind of lousy conditions they ASHTABULA —If the manu­ now have to put up with on facturers' and- owners' unions their ships. like the National Association of Several repoits have reached Manufacturers, the U. S. Cham­ this office that a number of ber of Commerce and all the lo­ cal Chambers, plus our own pet LCA stooges are on the loose, hate, the Lake Carriers Associa­ warning the younger unorgan­ tion,' thought that they were ized seamen on the Lakes not scaring unorganized workers to listen to any union talk or away from the union by passing pass any union literature around the Taft-Hartley Act, then they on their ships. made one big mistake. These same LCA stooges don't This infamous piece of legis­ lation has had the opposite ef­ bother with the older more ex­ fect. perienced seamen. They know Today, more than ever, unor­ that these men know the score, ganized seamen are dropping in­ and that's why they're concen­ to our SIU Halls in various trating on the younger fellows. Great Lakes ports in ever in­ After talking things over with creasing numbers. some of the men on the Cleve­ These men realize that the land-Cliffs ships, they tell me Taft-Hartley Act was meant to that their "Union," better known enslave and then break the or­ as the Lake Sailors Union, un­ ganized labor movement in the affiliated (except to the Lakes U.S.A. V Carriers Asso.) has plenty of With no SIU on the Lakes to cabbage floating around. spearhead the drive against the No one apparently knows open shop conditions prevalent where the dough came from, but on LCA ships, and to fight for it really smells to high heaven better wages and conditions such of something like the LCA. as those won in recent SIU con­ Check this for yourself. Don't tracts incorporating the forty take just my word for it. hour week, who would lead the fight on the Lakes? . A LITTLE CAUTION The answer is very obvious. Here's a little word of caution No one would lead the fight, for SIU members and non-mem­ because there wouldn't be any bers who show up on the job battle for the rights of Great all gassed up, and quit at the Lakes seamen to earn decent last minute. wages, and work under decent working and living conditions, if We're not preaching or trying there wasn't an SIU in there to put on any prissy pratt act, plugging away. but this is really a bad policy. wish very much that there were disunity in bur ranks so they could capitalize on it, but such will have to remain just wishful thinking on their part. We had beefs aboard a couple of the ships in port here this week. One aboard the Morning Light, Waterman, gave us a mornings work. Unfortunately, the cause of the whole affair was three drunks. These guys wanted -to take off on their own free will which they did and didn't bother to turn to for the next two days. I got a caH from the 'Water­ man office to come down and straighten them out. When I asked them why they had re­ COLUMBIA ALREADY fused to turn to they were so It didn't take long after the drunk that they were unable to final effects of the Taft-Hartley answer my question. They real­ Act took place (Aug. 22), before ly put the officials and the rest Columbia Transportation Com­ of the union in a fine position. pany (Oglebay, Norton) came PROMISE A FIGHT right out into the open with their worst open shop tactics. The Waterman Port Captain Ask any Columbia seaman, reminded me that we will have when you run into them, what a fight on our hands when the When you quit at the last minute, it makes it tough on your former shipmates as they have to pitch in that much harder to take up your «lack Eight hours is plenty of hours for any seaman to work, and we certainly fought hard to get the three watch system of eight hours. So make sure you puU your shai'e, and don't leave your buddies in a spot by piling off without any replacements at the last minute. Although this applies to non­ union as well as SIU ships ,it's really a lot worse on an SIU ship because your shipmates ex­ pect that as a Union Brother you will do your share, and not leave them holding the sack. The SIU motto is always. "Brotherhood of the Sea." Re­ member that next time \-ou feel like getting gassed up and piling off. men felt that Isthmian could be won and pitched in with a will. There were men, however, who didn't share their feelings. In one SIU Branch, the Agent took the deck and said we could never win. He was proved wrong. His wishy-washy attitude did not aid the drive in the least and it is to the membership's credit that he was voted out of his position. Enough credit will never be given the men who went out and did the job that was done aboard Isthmian scows. They sacrificed a great deal, but most of them aren't looking for any rewaid. Their reward is in see­ ing Isthmian ships called off the board. Let's survey the situation as it now stands. 'We have won a contract from Isllnninn embody­ ing nine points covering wages and employment, but the work­ ing rules are still to come. TAKE THE SHIPS What is needed now are men to go aboard these Isthmian ships not to just sail them as they would any other ship, but to keep them solidly SIU and in­ sure the gaining of a set of working rules compatable with, other SIU ships. The longer these men stay aboard Isthmian ships, the better will be the final contract. That's our aim now. We learned a lot of things during the months spent in or­ ganizing Isthmian. We made a lot of mistakes, and Norfolk wasn't an exception, but with the experience we now have we can prepare for the future. After all, we knocked off the biggest dry cargo operator in the country. Who can be tougher than Isthmian? We intend to use our new ex­ perience to good advantage when contacting the unorganized ships which hit this port, and if the same is done in all other ports it shouldn't be too long before we wull add other companies to our growing list of contracted oper­ ators. Victory Over Isthmian Proves Sill Can Do Just About Anything By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA—The good news that Isthmian is in the bag will make a lot of doubting Thomases eat their words. In the past two years there were quite a few characters who said we could never get Isthmian. Everything is okay down this way as far as business goes. We didn't have any Isthmian ships in port so we did our part by offering moral support and donating and collecting money to keep the strike going. ALL CONFIDENT Well, through no help from There are the usual lads pass­ them, we got Isthmian and a ing through hei-e, oldtimers and contract that will knock their newcomers, and all have only eyes out. one thought in mind—"We lick­ ed .Isthmian, and we are on our I can remember when I was a way to organize everything un­ New York Patrolman, some organized on the waterfront." would-be disrupters attempted to There are rumors that some scuttle tjie whole drive with statements such as "We can't of the operators are going to in­ win," 'Tt's money wasted," "The crease their coastwise traffic. If organizei's are running the this is true, it should add quite Union now." a bit of activities to the port. I'd like to see those guys now! The lelaxing situation is still Our victory over Isthmian proves that the progressive path the Union has followed during the past three years pays off, and there isn't much we can't knock over now. okay here. The fish sun shines, and a man plenty of fun on the very little cost—that doesn't drink. bite, the can have beach at is if he I. '1 i 1; �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 29. 1947 Crewing Up Of Isthmian Vessels Helps To Make The Patrolmen Say,.. Port Of New York A Boom Town For Seafarers Different Story, Now Takes All Kinds By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — You can call this port Boom Town as far as shipping is concerned at the moment. We have plenty of jobs here for the asking and there is no waiting for a ship. Right in the middle of the Isthmian tie-up the ships start­ ed to hit this port in a steady stream, and they have been keeping it up for several days now. Where they all came from, I don't know, but we'll take all that come in and crew them up. I don't think they are all converging on New York at the expense of other ports, as from the reports I've seen shipping seems to be very good in almost all of the other ports. where they're going to stay from now on. The Seafarers is now harvest­ ing the benefits we fought for so long. It gives a guy a feel­ ing of personal satisfaction to know that the fight wasn't in vain and that the last major non-union dry cargo fleet has fallen. I want to thank all of the men who donated dough to the Isth­ mian Strike Fund. A lot of MONTREAL — ' The year of 1947 brought the SlU to Mon­ treal and a lot of headaches to the local shipping agents. For a number of years, Amer­ ican seamen arriving in the port of Montreal have been pushed around by this bunch of Old School-tie Boys and remittance men. It has been common occurance for our ships to leave this port short of many items because of the penny-pinching attitude of the Agents and Skippers . These guys all had the same GOOD SHIP'S DELEGATE ^ . old story: "This is not the U. S., The Jackson was fortunate m we can't get this and we having aboard a very good man ^ ^hat," in face of the fact as Ship's Delegate. He knew , that Stewards' stores are more the score on. everything pertain- plentiful and far cheaper than in mg to the Union and aided the u g Patrolman immeasurably. The opening of the Montreal The old demon of the sea. Hall has changed this picture en­ Captain Blood of the Seatrain tirely. Slowly but surely, people Texas, is back in the bad graces up here are beginning to realize of the SIU once more. that the SIU is an organization The crew reported that he is to be reckoned with. up to his old tricks of giving the Only the SIU has the welfare men a hard time and being of its members at heart. It is an abusive. organization that can rely on the The Patrolmen went down to support of its membership 100 the ship and had a little fire­ per cent. side chat with the old boy and This is an entirely different set­ hinted openly that he had better up from what they have been mend his ways, or after the next used to, as the only seamen's trip the Union would be forced union they have dealt with be­ to take direct action and see fore is the CSU, a commie con­ that he does all of his sailing in trolled outfit, whose only interest Central Park. in the seaman is the dues they The crew has taken plenty can collect to finance Joe Stalin's from this phony, so he is strict­ political machine in this country, ly on his good behavior. * Mike Quirke was an ^ easy payoff for the Pa­ trolman. The Lundy crew was very gen­ erous in donating to the Isth­ mian Strike Fund, with each man giving a good hunk of cab­ bage. The same was the story on the Andrew Jackson, Waterhian. The crew pitched in and gave a very large amount of money to the strike fund. Both crews de­ serve a real vote of thanks for their generosity. This morning I stopped on the 2nd floor of the Hall for a few minutes. While I was standing there I heard Paul Gonsorchik, our Dispatcher, yell into the mike: "Give me one Carpenter s. and two ABs for the Steel money was kicked in by Sea­ Flyer." farers on the beach and on the ships in this port. Every dollar SWEET MUSIC went toward insuring the suc­ It was music to my ears to cessful prosecution of the strike. hear him call an Isthmian ship Those dollars paid off the final off the board. The guys walked installment of the Isthmian fleet up and threw in their cards for and now she belongs to us. the jobs just as they would On the regular shipping front for any other contracted oper­ in this port, things are running ator. along in routine shape. The I couldn't help but think about Mooring Hitch, Alcoa, which has how much work and sweat went been in drydock was all set for into the simple procedure of a sign-on. calling for an Isthmian crew. The Patrolman who went down The shoreside organizers and the to handle the payoff ran into By KEITH ALSOP been collusion between the SIU SIU men who sailed the Isth­ the usual flock of beefs that and the company. Well, if there mian ships can be pioud of the come up on these bauxite ships. GALVESTON — The big talk had been would there have been fine job they did. A lot of time, down this way is about how the BAUXITE BEDLAM any reason for the strike we just money and effort went into put­ Isthmian Steamship Company She was filthy. As the Patrol­ met its lord and master, none pulled and won? Let the NMU ting those ships up on the board, they're up there now and that's man described it, she was a other than the SIU. We had to misleaders answer that one. madhouse. Bit by bit, and beef travel the hard way to win this All the fake charges pulled out by beef, the Patrolman patiently one, but win it we did. of the hat by the NMU were squared away the beefs on board The victory may have come just what were to be expected and put her back on the beam, from a bunch of scabs and finks but it is a thankless task, for as a great surprise to a lot of which the top leadership of the the company will go right back people, but not to real SIU- NMU has proved itself to be. to its old tricks and when she SUP members. We knew we The words scab and commie hits port again it will be the couldn't lose since we never are starting to mean the same have and we never will. same old story. thing to American workers. The Orbis, one of Bernstein This beef should serve to make Congress, which has slashed Steamship Company's old rust the NMU commies eat their Before I forget I'd like to make funds requested by the Maritime buckets, is being sold to a for­ words. another point. I think that some Commission for building and im­ eign government. She has been of the former officials of the proving American passenger As soon as the SIU won the around for a long time and now SIU owe an apology to the or­ ships, is at least consistent in its bargaining election, the NMU the company is going to replace ganizers, both volunteer and policy of ignoring the American shysters • started putting all sorts her with a newer vessel. staff, for the way they belittled merchant marine. of legal difficulties in the way The opposite of the Mooring the organizers right in the mid­ Many Representatives and Hitch was the Benjamin Lundy of our certification. dle of the Isthmian campaign. This played right into the Senators, along with government of Alcoa which came in this The main complaint was that officials, are booking ocean pas­ week. hands of the company, and as a the organizer didn't know how sages for their authorized mis­ Belonging to the same com­ result, we almost got caught be­ to organize (that's a hot one— sions abroad, but most of them pany as the Mooring Hitch, it tween the rollers of the Taftask the NMU if our boys can't are sailing on foreign vessels. was hard to believe that things Hartley law. organize). One fantastic charge brought At the close of the last Con­ coidd be so different. She was Another gripe was that the or­ gressional session, between 30 clean in every department and by the NMU was that there had and 40 Congressmen reserved space aboard the Queen Mary, Cunard White Star Line, for passage to Europe on Aug. 27, By W. H. SIMMONS painting the foc'sles, new hot when they leave on an official can feel damned proud for it. plates, shower heads, fans and government mission. The two Isthmian scows, the SAN FRANCISCO—Things are new mirrors in the washrooms. Their action blandly ignores returning to normal out here Steel Fabricator and Lynn Vic­ All these items were put aboard tory, are reassembling their the merchant marine laws, which on the Gold Coast now that the crows and should clear this port here and the painting will be require that government officials traveling on public funds use Isthmian Strike has become an­ in a few days. It gives me a done while en route to Balti­ other page in waterfront history. real buzz to seq those Isthmian more. ships of the American flag. While aboard the ship I found jobs called off the board. Another official party acting Knocking off this line deserves it necessary to give a little lec­ ONE IN TRANSIT contrary to the merchant marine a full page in any book written ture on Union responsibilities to on maritime labor. laws is the one which will ac­ We have had one transit ves­ a couple of members of the black It was a tough nut to crack sel in port this week. The Cor­ gang. company Secretary of the Treas­ ury John W. Snyder, who is go­ and I'm not blowing the horn nell Vielory, Waterman, stopped A few of the fellows aboaid ing to London as this country's of the SIU when I say it took a off long enough for us to go decided that they only had to representative to the second an­ real union to knock it off. aboard and settle a few beefs work when they felt like it. I nual meeting of the World Bank Every other Union, and even that had accumulated. pointed out to them that the in September. The group also the shipowners, felt that Isth­ Every thing was settled to the SIU did not tolerate this kind has a booking with the Cunard mian would never sign a Union satisfaction of the crew. of horseplay. Line. I contract, but we did it and we I think they will be okay now. Some of the beefs pertained to PHILADELPHIA—One week I had a good clean payoff to write about and the next, I got a bunch of foul balls and gearreckless guy that I ran into re­ cently on the SS Afoundria of Waterman. I went aboard this ship at 5 P.iVI., August 15, to pay her off and found the crew in an uproar and half gassed up; the messroom chairs broken, lock­ ers ripped apart in the Deck Department quarters. All beefs were settled at the payoff on this ship, but the only reason I allowed the ci'ew to payoff was that we had the Isthmian strike on hand and it was a big enough headache with­ out detaining a bunch of wreck­ ers like this gang. To show the bright side of a Patrolman's job, listen to this: Hats Off to the crew of the SS Azalea City, of Waterman. I boarded this ship, looking for strike contributions and talked with the crew and the Captain. The Skipper said that they only have a half day's pay com­ ing but if they want to make donations, he will give them a draw for one day's pay. The crew got together and all agreed to donate five dollars apiece, so at the end of the ses­ sion I walked off this ship with $155.00 in donations. So, again I say. Hats Off to the crew of the Azalea City and E. B. Tilley Isthmian Finally Meets Its Lord And Master U.S. Politicians Break Law, Sail On Alien Vessels Isthmian Victory Milestone In Maritime History ganizers were giving the other officials a hard time. All the gripes were just so much bushwah, and its a shame that these former officials, who were defeated by the member­ ship in the last election, are hot around to see the results of the hard work and effort put forth by the organizers. Texas is in good shape and rolling merrily along. We had a couple of Isthmian scows hung up down this way, but they are rapidly being squared away, along with other contracted ships. Keep Sailing Cities Service At long last the Seafarers has forced the hand of the £Uiti-union Cities Service Company, and in a short while an election should be held to determine a bargain­ ing agent for the unlicensed personnel in the fleet. The SIU has a better than good chance to sweep the elec­ tion, but victory can only be assured if volunteers get jobs on those ships and slay with them until the voting is over. That's the way Isthmian was won; that's the way all our big companies were brought under the SIU flag.. Now is the time for action. Apply for jobs on Cities Service tankers, talk SIU while aboard the ships, and stay with them until all the votes are cast. �THE SEAFARERS Friday, Augusl 29, 1947 Few Performers, If Unchecked, Can Ruin All LOG LAKJ^S OLDTIMERS MOBILE—To say that we are very happy over the news about Isthmian is mild. The thing that everyone said couldn't be done —organize Isthmian — has been done and in a big way. CHICAGO—For the past two weeks, shipping in this port has been very good. Altogether, we shipped a total of 48 Firemen, 14 Coal Passers, 3 Oilers, 1 Pumpman, 1 Handyman, 7 AB's, 33 OS's, 5 Cooks, 11 Porters and 51 for the Stewards Department on the passenger ships. We are now crewing Isthmian ships off SIU shipping boards, and the Isthmian seamen have the same protection and security that other .SIU members have had for a long time. Among the ships paying us a visit were the SS Pollack which was in here twice, the SS Son­ era, Hewitt, Davniavin, Coralia, and the Penobscot, also in here twice. Only a few beefs on them, H«id they were all straightened out in short order. In some instances, when the report comes in that the guy did not show up for his watch, we find him in a gassed up condi­ tion after scouting aixjund. Upon asking him if he's going back to his ship, he invariably says that he is quitting. This is a lousy job to pull on the Union and on your shipmates! NO CREDIT These men, who are usually the first ones to squawk when negotiations are going on with the operator for better conditions are no credit to the Union. Then we have it tossed in our faces that our members aren't entitled to any benefits because they don't want to work and won't live up to the contract in any event. It's true that it is only a small minority that pulls these stunts, but they aren't helping themsel­ ves and they're not doing any­ thing to help the Brothers who are trying to uphold the tradi­ tions of the SIU by winning the best wages and conditions on the Lakes. Remember, it only takes a few bad eggs or performers to spoil all that the SIU has fought and struggled over the years to at­ tain. The shipowners are only wait­ ing for any opportunity to blast the seamen and take away our conditions. Performers and gashounds among the ranks of the seamen only play into the hands of the shipowners stooges who are waiting to blast you. It's up to all of you as members of the SIU to see that no one weakens us by their actions. It's up to all of us to protect our contracts and conditions. This is our Union. It is operated by us, and we are the ones who can make or break the Union by our actions. Some Said It Couldn't Be Done, But Seafarers Won Isthmian By GAL TANNER By HERB JANSEN Now that the hot weather is about over and some relief from the torrid wave that hit Chicago some three weeks ago is in sight, the Firemen are coming out of their hiding places and starting to man the ships once again. For a while, they were as scarce as hen's teeth. One of our big headaches has been the uncertainty of some of the men returning to their ships to stand their watches after be­ ing ashore. Aside from wondering whether some of these lost souls will re­ turn, it's quite hard sometimes to find competent replacements. Page Seven Lots of fellows will never know how hard it was to or­ ganize Isthmian. I am fortunate enough to Itnow v/hat a big job it was, since before being elected Mobile Agent I worked both as a shoreside and shipside organ­ izer. Sailors of inland seas, these men have travelled the Great Lakes for more years than they like to remember. Left to right. Gold Tooth Gus and John Peterson. No, we don't know Gus's last name. Oldtimers and newcomers alike are flocking to enroll in the Seafarers drive to organize the Great Lakes. Bargaining elec­ tions are pending in about seven companies right now. and in all of them the SIU should roll up impressive majorities. Many seamen have come into the SIU Halls around the Lakes to sign pledge cards and to say something about how much a union is needed in that area, but only a union that will fight for its members. Of course, they mecin the Seafarers. At times it looked pretty bad for us since the NMU and the commie party were putting up $10.00 for every $1.00 that the SIU was expending on the cam­ paign. But the good record of SIU and the punk record of NMU were the final factors, so the SIU won by a plenty majority. the the and big Too much cannot be said for the hundreds of men who sac­ rificed time and dough to make this victorj' possible. They sail­ ed Isthmian ships as volunteers, and through them Isthmian too is SIU. LOCKED TIGHT We had a ship tied up here, and I really mean tied up. There was no attempt made by the company to move it, and ^ if there had been, the SIU is so popular here I am sure that all organized labor would have downed tools to prevent the com­ pany from finking a vessel out of this port. The entire Gulf area appearsto be in good shape at this time, and the happenings that plagued us a fev.^ months ago are things of the past. The gashounds and performers are learning to mind their Ps and Qs, and it is rarely that we have trouble with them. Brother Lindsey V/illiams is with us again, still talking of New Orleans as the cultural cen­ ter of the United States. Fie is a great help in this port, and he is now concentrating on the or­ ganizing work to be done in the fishing field. More about this will be an­ nounced later. Nobody knows what the future holds in store for the SIU in the coming year. We no doubt will be called on to do battle on big issues. Well, let 'em come! After Isthmian anything will be a cinch. Men Who Shield Disrupters Harm Themselves And Union 1 had a swell time and everyone had a lot of fun—everyone ex­ BALTIMORE — Isthmian jobs cept the responsible crewmemin this Port are now being ship­ bcrs and the Union, ped off the board, which is some­ These guys decided that things thing that few people ever ex­ were pretty dull on board ship, pected to see — but which the so to liven things up a little they Baltimore boys never doubted, in took the dishes out of the pantry the least. and heaved them against the This attitude of the member­ bulkhead just to hear them ship is one of the great assets smash. that the Union has here in Bal­ They then took the icetrays out timore. While in some other of the refrigerator and heaved ports there were some who ques­ them over the side. Oh, they had tioned everjdhing about the Isth­ loads of fun. It was a big joke. mian Drive, the fellows here sub­ Everything they could pick up stituted action for double talk by or pry up, they destroyed. They taking jobs on Isthmian ships, left things in shambles and then instead of raising hell and con­ crawled into their sacks and fusing the issue. dreamed sweet dreams of what I remember, in particular, a a joks it would be on the rest of couple of "rank and filers" in the the crew. Port of New York (who didn't The rest of the creiy^ however, make a trip a year) who tried didn't get the joke. Instead, they every way they could to make called the Union Hall and I went the task of the organizers tough­ down to look over the damage. er. That they did not succeed is I tried to find out who was res­ a compliment to the intelligence ponsible for it but the guilty ones and loyalty of the membership. wouldn't own up to it. Last week some of the boys of EVERYONE MUM the Walter Perry, Waterman, had themselves a big party. They Their joke had backfired so they weren't going to get stuck for it. What was worse than the guys not owning up to the dam­ age was the fact that no one in the crew would point them out. The complete light to get This is a hell of a note. There's Isthmian signed to an SIU nothing noble about concealing contract is not yet over. We the identity of a unionwrecker. won the major part of the These guys didn't consult any­ battle when we got them to one when they took off on this agree to the Union Hiring caper. Hall and Rotary Shipping, They didn't give a damn if it but the working rules still meant a black eye to the Union, have to be negciiated. yet no one would point them out. So. when Isthmian jobs A good union man wouldn't appear on the board, be sure hesitate to identify a fink or a scab, yet these men are in the to accept them. same class. In fact, they are The more Seafarers on the even worse, as a fink or a scab ships, the better the work­ doesn't carry a book in the SIU. ing rules will be. Do your I would like to bring to the part. attention of the membership the By WM. RENTZ Ship Isthmian fact that the Union fought like hell to get these things on our ships. The day isn't too far in the past when there was no china or ice trays aboard ships to be broken—just tin plates and no ice cubes, either. If we want to keep these things that we have won, there must be a sense of responsibility among the men who crew the ships. There will always be one per­ former in any crowd, but I'm sure the rest of the crew can handle him and thus protect the gains we have made in this in­ dustry. ern; Yorkmar, Calmar and the Fisher Ames, American Eastern. At the same time we covered the Robin Goodfellow, Robin Line, and Joseph Hewes, Bull Line, in transit We also crewed up a rarity around these parts. The tanker Bull Run came in and took al­ most a full crew. The Baltimore shipyard work­ ers are still on strike. This week they held a meeting and voted to remain out on strike. The SIU is still respecting their picketlines, and we hope they will soon end the strike in a vic­ tory. SHIPPING BRIGHTENS They have been out a long time and it sure hurts to get involved Business and shipping have in a long drawn out strike. picked up in this port in the past two weeks and show signs of do­ SAW THE LIGHT ing even better in the future. We Gashounds in this port are on expect several ships in port for payoff and sign-ons, so there their good behavior. Of course, should be good news from Balti­ during the Isthmian strike we didn't have the time to fool with more for some time to come. This week we paid off the Rob­ the guys, and after we made ex­ ert M. T. Hunter, South Atlantic; amples out of a few of them the Azelea City, Waterman: Walter rest of them straightened out Perry, Waterman; George M. quickly. Cohan, Eastern; Yorkmar, CalWe will continue to give them Arlya also of Bull Lines. Not a a short run if they cause any bad week of payoffs. disruption in this port, and I We signed on the Yaka, Wa­ think they know it. Anyway, terman; George M. Cohan, East- they're being good at the mar; Thomas Rusk, Bull and the moment. Port Philly Busy, Sends Wire PHILADELPHIA—Too busy now to write full article for the LOG but not too busy to send wire and say that the Se.'u'arers has just won the greatest victory of any maritime union in the business. We whipped into line the biggest and toughest of all the steam­ ship companies. Isthmian, and it was a job that seemed impossible to do when the Union fii-st tackled it. We can feel justly proud of the work we have done to protect the standards of American seamen by forcing Isthmian to grant union wages and conditions to its unlicensed personnel. Our caps off to the membership of the finest Union of them all, the Seafarers International Union. Eddie Higdon X'l �THE Page Eiglii SEAFARERS LOG CSU Seamen Find Seafarers Gets Results While CP Dissension Rocks Their Outfit By GENE MARKEY demands for better contracts and more security, the CSU rank and filers are going to find them­ selves forced into the unhappy position of having to accept any crumbs the shipowners will throw in their face. back to their ships determined to organize for the SIU. Now that we are a little better known in this territory and the trips that the commies have peddled about the shipowners, SIU, etc., etc., has been disproved by ac­ tual sight of our better kept foc'sles, good chow and well fill­ ed OT sheets, more and more CSU members fed up with the Seafarer Jacob Lundoy, AB, dismal picture of their own union's failure are going out even though not a full Book among their buddies as volun­ SIU member at the time, acted like a real oldtimer when the teer SIU organizers. SIU struck Isthmian. He was CSU rank and fil^ committees on the SS Richard Alvey, an-, are meeting with crew members chored in Brooklyn, and as on SIU ships all over the world soon as the strike was called, and 'getting the lesson of their he and Bosun Joe Shea led the life on just how a real union entire crew off the vessel and operates. on to the picketline. Friday, August 29. 1947 Waterman Opens New Ponce Run The rapidly expanding services of the Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration will be increased fur­ ther this month with the opening of a run between West Coast ports and Puerto Rico. Service will probably be main­ tained on a monthly basis, with sailings from San Francisco to San Juan, Mayaguez and Ponce. The new Puerto Rico run will be operated independently from Waterman's present coastwise and intercoastal services and will be handled from the West Coast by the firm of Sudden and Christenson. Waterman's rapid growth since the end of the war has made it largest shipowner under the American flag. It is an unsubsidized line. >• MONTREAL — Current hap­ penings on the waterfront here are a prime example of the ex­ tent that commie union-wreckers will go in their pursuit of union-busting. SEES THINGS WORSE The CSU hits the headlines Sub-standard living and work­ daily, but not an ounce of their energy is directed to the win­ ing conditions on Canadian ships ning of better conditions. Their will get worse. Joe Blow who prime interest is a political one sails the tubs knows how bad Joe Stalin has had a bumper thing have gotten in the last wheat crop so he is deterriiined year, and a continued deterior­ to get the market in Europe, a ation is a pretty rotten prospect — market no doubt designed to tie for the year ahead. the hungry European nations to The commie publicity muck, the Commissar's Red Army apron and the general opposition to the commies from all sections of the strings. To help Joe in this direction, Canadian people, is casting a the commie leadership of the slur upon Canadian seamen that CSU have been instructed to will take a lot to live down. impede the flow of grain from The average Canadian uptown, Canada and they are using every organized and unorganized, who subterfuge to fulfill moustached depends on the daily press to By FRANK MORAN turning to school, and they won't lusioned that m-ore and more of Joe's orders. find out what's going on in the DULUTH—A good many years be taking any of that seasonal them are just waiting for a world, has the impression that RANK TREATMENT bonus with them when they go. chance to register a vote for the Canadian seamen are a very ir- ago, Sam Plimsoll fought for and Then, when the bonafied sea­ union of their choice—the SIU! At the vei-y time, the rank comes in the very near future won a law which prohibited the and filers of the CSU should be for the need of a strong treas­ gi-eedy shipowners from over­ men take their places, they won't SIU PATTERN mapping out a program of bet­ ury and a well organized mem­ loading their ships so that they have much lime to amass any Here's something else to re­ ter wages and .conditions, they bership capable of backing up became unseaworthy and a safety bonus because the season will be member! Now that the SIU con­ almost two thirds over. are being dragged through a responsible bunch of hooligans hazard for the crews that manned It takes a tough man to ride on tracted companies have come mire of rotten publicity as the and skidrow characters. them. through with substantial raises dupes of the commie puppets Before this law was establish­ an LCA ship all season and put based on the forty hour week, it The adverse publicity directed who are seeing to it that they daily against the CSU creates the ed, many ships put to sea in an up with the well known abuses won't be long before the LCA leave no stone unturned in their wrongful impression that every overloaded condition, and when­ and open shop conditions preva­ ships, receive raises, too. cringing subservience to Stalin's seaman in Canada is a faithful ever a storm came up some of lent on these ships. This, of course, will be another Maybe the long hours they orders. stooge to the Communist Party. these ships were lost with all work, and the extra work that emergency created because the After struggling through a If Canadian seamen had to hit hands aboard. SIU has forced them to meet the lousy year of poverty-level the bricks today in an honest at­ This happened many times be­ they do without any extra pay raises won on SIU ships. is also a shipowners' emergency. wages and rotten conditions tempt to win better wages, they fore the safety law fought for by In the Seafarers International Whenever you receive an in­ made worse by the unhampered would not have one iota of sup­ Plimsoll became established. , Union, AFL, the boys call extra crease from the big-hearted op­ chiseling of the shipowners, Joe port from any section of the Competent steamboat inspec­ work overtime or penalty time, erators controlling the LCA ships, Seaman is a badly neglected bona-fide labour movement and, tors designated the depths to and they receive the overtime just remember that you owe dues-payer. which the various vessels could above all, public sympathy that At a time when his leaders is so necessary to the winning be loaded, and caused marks to rate of pay established in all SIU these raises to the militancy and fighting spirit of the Seafarers. should be out knocking at the of rightful demands would not be painted on each ship side contracts. That's why the shipowners If it weren't for the SIU, and which became known as the shipowners' doors for more park be forthcoming. don't want their men covered by our insistence - upon decent "Plimsoll Marks." chops, they are squandering Here we find a prime example the benefits of an SIU contract, wages, hours, working and liv­ away the union's finances on of union sabotage so much a WAR EMERGENCY and why these same operators ing conditions, there wouldn't be commie politics. When the time part of Joe Stalin's program. During the recent World War fight so bitterly against the SIU. any raises. That's for sure! II, these safety marks were dis­ Now the unorganized Lakes BLEAK PROSPECT Great Lakes seamen have regarded and Lakes vessels were seamen sailing the open shop shown that their eyes are slowly Today, every available baton enabled to load five or six LCA ships have become so disilbeing opened through reading is raised and ready to crack inches over the lecognized safe the SEAFARERS LOG and the down on the skulls of the glow­ load line. Isthmian Vet organizational bulletins that ing heroes of a couple of years This became known as the we've spread around the Lakes. ago. So poor Joe Seaman is in By LES AMES "War Emergency Draft," and all a helluva spot. The future does Lakes ships were loaded to this They've proven how they back SOO, Mich.—At the Soo Locks not look too promising, and that the fighting program of the SlUnew emergency line. on August 22 the Wilson ship, house and the new clothes for AFL by signing pledge cards, Now, the war is over, and has SS Edward S. Kendrick had a the kids look a long way off. and waiting impatiently for the been for some time, but the close call while attempting to It's a helluva prospect alright greedy operators hate like hell day when they can register a dock prior to locking through something for CSU members to give up the extra profits they vote for the SIU and become one the Soo Locks. to chew over next time they are can make, by loading several more Brother in the "Brother­ The Kendrick was caught in a pulling hot fires and choking hundred tons of additional cargo hood of the Sea." strong undertow leading to the through a miserable eight hours Remember, Brothers, in the on their vessels. Rapids, and it was only through of ashes and bum grub. It won't SIU you become part of the au­ Six or seven hundred tons the prompt action of the Great help either to make the grind tonomous Great Lakes District mean that much additional profit Lakes Towing Company Tug any easier on that tough fleet, with more than 91,000 SIU Broth­ on each trip. That's their emer­ Iowa that the Kendrick was pre­ over the side in some swelteiing gency! ers and Sisters backing you up. vented from ramming the In­ tropical sun. This shipowners greed may You also have the support and ternational Bridge which con­ It looks like the blue sheets, cause their vessel to sag some backing of the powerful AFL nects the Canadian and Ameri­ the cockroaches and the lousy five or six inches closer to the Maritime Trades Department, can Soos. overtime conditions are going to bottom, especially in some of the some quarter million strong, plus The Tug Iowa at the time was stay a little longer on Canadian shallow draft channels which the strength and backing of al­ assisting the Canadian steamer ships. That is, if Joe Rank and abound on the Lakes. most eight million AFL Brothers! H. L. Shaw and its tow the Bryn Filer doesn't decide to do some­ That's strength! It may even cause the opera­ Barge when she heard the em­ thing about it and that's just it Forest E. C o o 1 e y . Chief ergency signal put out by the —he is. A steady stream of tors' pockets to sag a little more with the additonal profits, but Steward, who paid off the SS Kendrick. pretty good looking union ma­ Quick to note the emergency terial crowds the SIU Hall daily I've yet to see some of that extra San Angelo Victory, an Isth­ signal, the Iowa steamed to the to get the lowdown on SIU pol­ sag in the pay envelopes of the mian scow, last month after On June 16, the wages of Kendrick's assistance, which in icy and leadership for Canadian men who carry the extra tonnage three consecutive voyages to Isthmian seamen were in­ down the Lakes! the Far East. Previous to the meantime had been turned seamen. creased 11 3/10 per cent ef­ Maybe the Lakes seamen are to Cooley's nine-month hitch in broadside to the heavy current. The better class of union guy fective that date with no re­ Toeing a line aboard the Ken­ with genuine interest is taking be c-onsoled with the promise of Isthmian, the San Angelo Vic­ troactive pay. Men sailing drick, the Iowa had a tow line time out from the CSU political some extra bonus this Fall. How­ tory was operated by Alcoa. Isthmian did not receive the secured in a few seconds. Short­ meetings and fakery to discuss ever, with the huge turnover in Cooley stayed with the ship April six per rrent increase ly after, the Kendrick was right- something more to his liking: personnel on all unorganized when she was transferred in with retroactive pay to Jan­ Lakes carriers, it doe.sn't look as order to do his "job for the .ed and put on her proper course wages and conditions. uary 1st won by the SIU once again. He is interested in genuine though the operators will go Union." from its operators. The quick thinking and actions union security on the ships, de­ broke paying bonuses this yea.. His job has now been com ­ Thus men sailing Isthmian •of the Tug Iowa deserves a vote cent contracts and above all a SCHOOLBOYS" PILE OFF pleted thanks to the fine style have no retroactive pay due of thanks for averting what union that he knows will rep­ In the very near future; the in .which he and fellow Seafar­ them for the last wage in­ otherwise could have been a very resent him in his beefs. large number of school boys now ers hit the bricks against Isth­ crease. serious accident. Many CSU men are going sailing these ships will be re­ mian last week. Great Lakes Operators Still Use Wartime Draft Lakes Tug, Iowa, Averts Accident Isthmiair Seamen / �v Friday, August 29. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Maritime Unionism—The Seafarers' Way (Last of a Series) "No one shall be admitted to membership in this Union who is a member of any dual organization or any organization hostile to the aims and principles of this Union. "Any member who advocates and/or gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual or­ ganization or gives aid or comfort to such, shall be denied further membership in this Union. The mem­ bership certificate shall at all times remain the prop­ erty of this Union." So read Sections 3 and 5 of Article III of the Con­ stitution and By-Laws of the Seafarers International Union. Further along, Section 1 of Article 5 reads as follows; "It shall be the duty of each member to be true and loyal to the Union and the labor cause, and to en­ deavor to put into practice the principles laid down in the Preamble." With these propositions embodied in the constitution, and with the entire membership constantly educated as to the danger o& possible domination of the Union by outside groups, the SIU has been in the forefront of the fight for a better life for seamen, and that fight has not been sabotaged by the special interests of any political body. The SIU never has, and never will have, an article in its constitution barring communists ,from member­ ship. The Union relies on an alert and well informed membership to withstand commie, and other factional group, threats in the future as it has in the past. In the previous articles in this series, we have seen how the communist party captured the National Maritime Union, CIO, and made of it another arm of Stalin's vicious, totalitarian machine. We have seen how the leadership of the NMU constantly sold out the membership to serve the interests of the communist party, and we have traced tlie way communist agents carried propaganda and secret documents and instruc­ tions from Russia to other lands by means of ships contracted to the NMU. Outright Betrayal During the war, the NMU deliberately betrayed its membership, refused to fight for decent standards, al­ lowed all the gains made in the past to go by the boards, all to better serve the cause of Soviet Russia. When the SIU fought for the war risk bonus, against the Coast Guard, the WSA Medical Program, the Re­ cruitment and Manning Office, and the fink pools of the Maritime Service, the NMU offered to sail ships struck by the SIU, and what's more, did just that. With the end of the war, the NMU and the other commie-dominated maritime unions decided that it was time to break off the united front with the bosses and governmental agencies, and instead go all out for water­ front unity. The Committee for Maritime Unity, spawn­ ed in the dark rooms where CP conspirators meet, was trotted out, and the commies and their stooges started beating the drvuns. Maritime unity has for a long time been the dream of all sincere waterfront trade unionists. But when overtures were received from Harry Bridges and Joe Curran, who headed the CMU, the SIU-SUP registered an emphatic "NO." From the first days of the CMU, the leaders and rank-and-file of the SIU-SUP predicted that the CMU would not and could not achieve unity. The move was unmasked for what it was—an attempt to extend com­ munist control over the entire maritime industry. This was proven in the first test. During the strike of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO, last year, the CMU, especially on the West Coast played a role of disruption and sabotage. At the height of the strike the MEBA was advised to settle for less than it had requested, and was warned that if it did not obey orders, steps would be taken to bring the union into line. Harry Bridges, who knows nothing of the work of Engineers, negotiated the con­ tract for the MEBA on the West Coast, and as a conse­ quence, the Engineers took a licking. Previous to that, other members of the CMU came to terms with their operators, leaving the independent Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, and Wipers out on a limb. Although all membefs of the group were pledged to stay on strike until each had settled, the MFOWW was left to man its own picketlines after con­ tracts had been negotiated by the NMU, the MCS, and the ILWU. Such policies, which were merely an extension of the activities indulged in by waterfront communists during the entire history of the American section of the com­ munist party, have done nothing to bring about unity. In fact, these sellouts and back-stabbings have put waterfront unity further and further back, thereby playing right into the hands of the shipowners. With the SIU, unity is more than a word. In spite of the commie leadership of the NMU, whenever that union has been involved in a beef based on straight eco­ nomic issues, the SIU has supported it to the limit. As an example take the statement adopted previous to the June 15, 1946, deadline of NMU negotiations when President Truman threatened to use the Coast Guard and the Navy to breaks the NMU strike. At that time the SIU went on record as follows: "We shall treat government manning of ships in the the event of a strike by the National Maritime Union, CIO, as a lockout, and all SIU members will immediate­ ly walk off their ships in port. Ships which reach port after government manning begins will also be tied up." That statement was a warning to the government that the SIU would not tolerate fascistic methods, but was more than that proof that the SIU would resist any attempts on the part of the shipowners, and their stooges in the government, to grind down merchant seamen. This is the type of unity that means something. It is unity at the point of production; unity against the enemies of the maritime workers. In time of strikes and lockouts, there is a need for real unity, but it can not be achieved where the com­ munists have established their slimy control. Pure eco­ nomic beefs become outlets for communist propaganda whenever these party-liners are allowed to begin their sly maneuverings. Many strikes have been deliberately sabotaged by the communists, lost on purpose, so that the CP line could be followed. Honest Unity Needed The SIU vastly desires unity of program and action with the NMU and all other maritime unions, but this much to be desired objective cannot be realized as long as the NMU is led by communists and as such is diametrically opposed to the best interests of American merchant seamen. On other questions which vitally affect American seamen, the SIU has consistently striven for the pro­ gram which will best protect what has already been won, and at the same time building for furth*r gains. In regards to the Taft-Hartley Act^ the SIU-SUP has adopted a program which will allow the utmost or­ ganizing of the unorganized to continue, yet at the same time will discourage the government and/or the shipowners from using the provisions of the "slave labor" law against SIU seamen. Here is the Seafarers position on the T-H Act: The SIU-SUP go on record as not tolerating in any way, shape, or form, any interference with our Union Halls by shipowners or Government bureaus. The SIU-SUP is to consider as a lockout any at­ tempts by any person or persons to use the TaftHartley Act to the detriment of our Unions. This position is clear and to the point. The SIU will not brook any interference by the government or anybodj' else with the democratic method of shipping through the Union Hall and by the Rotary Shipping System. Other sections of the Law will be complied with. The part dealing with affidavits swearing that officers of the Union are not members of the communist partj' will be obeyed, and these affidavits will be filed very shortly. This is not being done because of any respect for this section of the law, but because none of the officials of the SIU have ever been identified with the com­ munist party, and for this reason there is no need to penalize the many men who want Seafarers represen­ tation and who would be denied it if the affidavits are not filed. Right now the SIU has approximately ten National Labor Relations Board bargaining elections pending. Thousands of dollars have been spent in the organiz­ ing campaigns, and no members of the SIU could con­ scientiously allow this money to be wasted, and these many men to go unrepresented. Against Government Control The SIU has traditionally been opposed to govern­ mental control of trade unions. Even when the NMU, and other communist-dominated unions, were playing footsie with the government during the war, the SIU hewed to a true course and continued to force better wages and working conditions for its members. But in this case the situation is entirely different. The SIU will not allow the union-busting provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act to be used against it, but on the other hand, there is no need to flaunt any sections of the law that do not constitute a threat to the honest trade unions, free of communist control. The strategy used by the SIU in the Isthmian strike is a case in point. The company, assisted at first by NMU stalling, tried every trick in the book to force the Union past the deadline of the T-H Law, whereupon the Union's demands for the Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping would have been illegal. Instead of continuing on a path that would have led right into open conflict with the full forces of the com­ pany, supplemented by the agencies created by an anti-labor Congress, the Union changed its plans but not its thoughts and presented Isthmian with new proposals that demanded exorbitant pay rises, the 4- watch system, doubled vacation time, and other gains not standard in SIU contracts. There was no Vnention of the Union Hiring Hall or Rotary Shipping. This change made the strike legal under any cir­ cumstances, and put the company with its back to the wall. Faced with this, and recognizing the Union's real po­ sition, the company soon surrendered, acceding to the Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping, something V, hich itfc had boasted it never would do. In nine 4^j's the strike was over, with the Seafarers winning everything it had set out to gain. But, if the Union had persi.sted in running counter to the new Law, all the money and effort put into the Isthmian campaign would very easily have been wasted. Too much was at stake for the Isthmian seamen who need'ed and wanted SIU representation, and so the Union followed a wise course, and carried through to com­ plete victory. One of the big problems facing the SIU, in addition to the impact of the Taft-Hartley Law and other even more stidngent anti-labor legislation which is being planned, is mass unemployment of merchant seamen, For the past eight years, with the impetus of a war economy, there has been enough vvoric for all able bodied seamen. This situation, however, will not last, and already the first signs of a depression, especially in the mari­ time industry, are showing. This is being helped along by the willingness of U. S. shipowners and the govern­ ment to give away American ships to foreign govern­ ments and foreign nationals, to be used in competition with American ships. This is a smart move on the part of the shipowners. When these ships, manned by foreign personnel receiv­ ing far less than American merchant seamen, take away some of the trade now exclusively being handled by American flag ships, the shipowners will use this as an excuse to cut the wages of U. S. seamen. Program All Ready Against this shipowner offensive the SIU has de­ veloped a far-reaching program. First and foremost is unequivical opposition to the continued transfer of American ships to foreign governments and foreign nationals. The Panan.-anian ship reallocation busine.ss must be re-surveyed, and those ships which have al­ ready been transferred must be brought under Union contract without loss of time. Next, must come an organizing program of inter­ national proportions. Through the facilities of the International Transportworkers Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, this could be brought about, and all seamen, of all countries, could be united in sea­ men's unions. This would raise the standards of those maritime workers, and at the same time protect the hard-won gains made by American seamen. And finally, the emphasis must again be placed on the 4-watch system. Not only would this provide more jobs for seamen, but it would increase the efficiency of men at sea for long trips and add to their life expectancy by decreasing the amount of work each man is required to do in the successful navigation 'of a sea-going vessel. The 4-watch system has for many years been the objective of seagoing men. The operators on the other hand have complained that institution of the 4-watch system would impoverish them. To seamen this is an old story. The 3-watch system was fought on the same grounds and with the same emphatic refusal to con­ sider it. Yet it came into effect, and shipowners' prof­ its mounted in phenomenal percentages. Oi ganized seamen who have tasted the fruits of their unity will not readily assent to mounting unemploy­ ment and the fighting for jobs which is part and parcel of depressions. American seamen have seen how the war period gave them plenty of jobs, and they expect peace to grant them the same work opportunities. With seamen, as with other workers, the WPA is a thing of the past. While operators continue to coin profits which go up into the stratosphere, seamen will not be willing to take the dregs. The next period before seamen may be a rough one, but it can never be the same as they have already weathered. In the SIU plans and programs have been drawn for the future. With a militant, well informed membership, these plans will bear fruit. What lies ahead is a challenge, but one which the SIU can meet and conquer. Our Union has come through all its battles with flying colors, and faces the future with confidence. To the shipowners, to the government, and to those who would turn the trade union movement into a a sounding board for totalitarian philosophies, we have the same message: We axe trade unionists. We work for the better­ ment of merchant seamen, and we work to extend our gains to merchant seamen the world over. Nothing can stand in the way of sincere trade unionism. That has been proven in the past and it is still true today! �Friday, August 29. 1947 LOG TBE SEA.FA.RERS Page Ten SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS SS Cavalier Meeting Points- Up Need For Studying Union Rules The knowledge constitution ion's of A-ROLLIN' AND Morrison M. Secretary Paul a saved and the meeting then proUn- ceeded smoothly to other matters noted in the minutes that much applause greeted the proposals by-laws on the crowded agenda. having of importance working A-ROCKIN' the and was demonstrated recently at to increase still further the har­ The Cavalier crew then turned mony aboard. its attention to elections to selec t it w a s Alcoa Cavalier where After a sh�rt educational lec­ a representative of each departfound that many of the motions on parliamentary proceed­ ment to appear at SIU Head-· ture aboard meeting shipboard _ a the proposed by c r e w membe r s were 1 York to aid in ure, and an agreement by all to quarters in New nlrcady a part of the Union's pro- drafting proposals for passenger ch�nnel all beefs through the gram either in the cons titution; delegates, the two-hour meeting ship agreements. by-laws or agreements. was adjourned. TO GO TO HOS . When . members th e of arose, situations these familiar crew I Those elected to aid Headquar­ �ith the provisicns cf the Union's ters ftiles came to the rescue of the out problems wages and scales, intended, \•.:ell mistaken, though in representatives the of working con­ Charles Steinberg, ditions were: William Department; De c k William 1 Stewards;. and Higgs, With tallying the Chairman Department. Engine McCuistion, Brother Finds Bremerhaven Rough Poi� working manning Higgs Another German port in which completed, led then merchant the Good and Welfare meeting into for its splendid internal coopera­ Suggestions Plowing through the seas with a 30 degree roll, the SS James Duncan is shown taking it all in stride on a trip to Europe. Commenting on the letter sent Ray Durban. Deck Maintenance. took the snapshot, so Brother gineer of the Desoto. follow­ then ed for improving still further the abuse doled out to the Gateway 'brothers by pointing out the pro­ "Bremen used to be bad," he said, now." ! i In the' minutes of a shipboard meeting held at sea on A ugust the by is business form minutes Boycott Camels, words: spelled out in capital letters and The crew's desire to make its in regards cigarettes stems from all Camel feelings the fact that today manufactured after the made The Camel by non-union labor. workers, to cigarettes are concluding a strike against the company were a time short out locked later with over 500 persons made idle. At in meeting, the addition to giving the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco ' Company old heave- the ho the 2n d Steward read one "Cl ear· of Paul Hall's art1c1 es m ing The Deck," and suggested · · that because nature, the of educational its ship's entire abide by the article. Presiding was W over the Stockman, crew meeting while 1 Baseball as it was never played in Brooklyn the they ship M. vns strated to the natives of South Africa when the demon-. crews of two Robin Line vessels squared off against each other in have leaves a diam ond encounter marked by terrific slugging-of rhe -:;. baseball, that is. contest with the Robin Locks- In the same manner a seaman with ley nine. German a girl is arrested and In fined but a soldier is not stopped. · ------ Lourenco , a are village Seafarers street in Matthew France Sams. I Cook and Ralph Mendez, Messman. The two Seafarers first game, Marques, py seamen, the score was there in for all to see: Moline Victory-15; curtain Robin Locksley-35. played the Today there are two Robin the seamen are content to Robin Locksley hotshots scoring Line ships plying the seas off the 2 on out runs, coming but 9 i stay away from the ma n drags the African coast, but like in they can't do much, as the USS short end to the 30 scored by the Mudville, there is no joy aboard Moline Victory. the clouters off clubs are only allowed to serve the Moline Victory. drinks three hours a day, while Back to their ships went the so Id·1ers can drmk at any time in victors and the vanquished. The If Pounding the hot pe v e ment of the at the antics of the baseball-hap­ was finally rung down with the SHORT BEER. SHORT HOURS · their are clubs men. off the Toussainte L'Ouverture, which exclude sea- thoroughly demoralized Thomas Reed Crew Lauded By Master For Fine Conduct Locks- ley team then switched its strat­ One case in particular was egy. They brought up a new pointed out by Brother Amacker: twirler and primed the men for A seaman was arrested within another onslaught should the oc­ Bull Lines. underlined. known if but when to roam the streets all night. I is giving thumbs down to them of spot When the setting sun dropped Playing under the withering Seamen are pounced upon the over the horizon nnd the last of men the , sun African the of rays minute they overstay the 11 p. m. the local populace had left shak­ curfew but soldiers are allowed of the Moline Victory met in ing their heads in bewilderment a when pushed across the counter. the bette-r. tough the lars. cigarettes carried i item rrtuch is they cannot exchange it for dol­ good reason it is that the crew on ashore script the ship's slopchest; and with each is According to Brother Amacker any left items aboard the Alcoa Clipper 1st, it seamen are forced to use Army Probably the least sought for ,separated "but Bremerhaven �Union Made Smoke Ri1igs On Clipper m South Mrican Twin Bill Produces Hit-Fest Brother even worse in Bremerhaven. gram, much time and labor was! are the Camel Bremen, in Amacker stated that things were Looking It Over By squaring away the difficul­ tY immediately, through a know­ ledge of the Union's written pro­ ��-----�����-�- men City motions. their Durban held fast to the rail and caught the Duncan in the throes of a heavy roll. which told of discrimination and petty friction. covering The Duncan, a Watermp.n ship, refused to remain still while relationships aboard and for put­ the LOG by crewmembers of the ting an end to the remaining Gateway City (LOG, August 15) i visions a ing to Harold Amacker, Deck En­ military the by thorities is Bremerhaven, accord­ where the crew was commended tion. given are seamen au­ time hard I Drydock Delivered To Bermuda Base By Tug Farallon the pier gates for carrying two casion present itself, which it did. cartons of cigarettes. Cigarettes BACK INTO BATTLE can be carne . d w1"th"m the gates, I _ but the MPs grabbed him anyA few days later both ships, ay before e could reach the met again in Mombasa, Kenya· w The SIU-crewed Moran � tug Farallon with a 425-foot floating gate and register the?1. Colony, and out to an improvised 1 court diamond trotted the warriors. mto pulled was He drydock in tow was expected in . Bermuda this week. The 4,200- where he was relieved of his This time it was going to be some fast and cigarettes after drydock, which serviced ton - different; it was going to be Navy ships during the war, was talking got off with a $25 sus Over strictly a pitcher's duel. hauled from Brooklvn on what pended fine. the plate zoomed spitters, slidof Anacker's Brother word ad ! was estimated to be � 10 day trip. vice to seamen sailing for Bremer- ers, curves and change-of-pace Another Moran tug stayed ashaven 1s a pomted one: "If you b;:llls. But it was no use, the boys tern of the huge drydock as she try to f " 11 ow every ru1 e the A my were out for blood. � was towed through the Narrows. There was no controlling the sets down for seamen, you might , Sh e gu1·a ed the tow as far as the teams. Both teams stood close to as we11 stay on the sh"ip. , A mbrose L.ightsh"ip. . the plate and swung from the ground. The boys of the Robin The Farallon will return to ! · New York after leaving the drydock in Bermuda, where it will be employed struction job. were on an Army con- A crew of 21 men aboard the dock, which was . Greenberg recorded the minutes. heavily loaded with marine gear. - -; :: ' .......,_..._ -""!""!-; - Locksley powered five ball s for -· k�-�5!: . . . trip of the Thomas B. Reed which paid off in Philadelphia last week, the Skipper of the vessel, a let- to his Albert S. Luker, drew up ter of thanks which he fonvarded to the SEAFARERS LOG. Captain Luker's fine crew follows: letter "To the Editor of the LOG: · I ----_ l For displaying fine cooperntioi � ' and behavior durmg the recent -.::=::: : four sackers. I er le ft ner ved. the box completely un- afternoon mound. Pitcher after pitch- It was out murder there 1 -"I wish to extend my compli­ ments to the entire crew of the SS Thomas B. Reed in all de- partments, for their behavior, cooperation, and fine condition that they brought the ship back in." The letter was forwarded to in· the the LOG by Eddie Higdon, Phil- on the adelphia Agent, who handled the payoff. �Friday. August 29. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief GATEWAY CITY. July 13— Chairman Irving Pearce; Secre­ tary Harlman. Delegates report­ ed everything running smoothly. Education; Chairman Peai-ce ex­ plained the shipping rules and the articles in the LOG by Bro­ ther Hall regarding n e w con­ tracts and extention of same. Suggestion that crew as a whole write to the chairman of the ne­ gotiating committee pledging our complete support. 5, 4, J, PONCE. July 20 — Chairman Balph Carbone; Secretary Henri S. Samuels. Disputed overtime reported in Engine and Stewards Departments. Deck Department reported okay. Motion carried for ship's delegate to turn in re­ pair list from each department. Chief Cook H. C. McCurdy rec­ ommended David Gonzalez for a tripcard. Department delegates elected to see Patrolman con­ cerning termination of articles in Philadelphia. t 4. HAWSER EYE. July 20 — Chairman Harry Mujashio; Sec­ retary Raymond R. Sadler. Mo­ tion that anyone drunk at pay­ off be fined $25, his sobriety to be decided by' Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Deck Delegate James R. Cornher recommended that crewmembers make out re­ pair lists and hand them in be­ fore ship reaches port. Recom­ mendation that launch service at Trinidad be bettered. COASTAL MARINER, July 20 —Chairman Ray R. White; Sec­ retary John J. Flynn. Motion by Lawrence Surham to have refiigerator and other broken appliaiices repaired before signing on. Diseirssion about crewmember being absent during a num­ ber of meal hours. It was felt that everyone has his bad days and the man should be given another chance. Suggestion by Francisco Cornier that agree­ ments be brought aboard ship to enlighten those who wish to learn more about the union contiacts. 4 4 4 TOULUMNE MEADOW. June 16—Chairman R. Tremblay; Sec­ retary C. Muir. Good and Wel­ fare: Food inspector to come aboard in first port and inspect ice boxes. More night lunch and greater variety desired. Fine of 25c to be put or any man leaving cups or a mess in the messhall. Fines to go to hospital fund. ed. Discussion al.so on resolution asking officers to keep out of crew's icebox. New Business: Motion carried that company supply more aprons for Stew­ ards Department. Motion carried that Patrolman be contacted re­ garding lack of launch service in Queenstown. Ireland. 4 4 4 BIENVILLE. June 29—Chair­ man John D. Morgan; Secretary Harold Slills. General discussion held by crew to back messman in getting the book promised him when he had necessary sealime. Good and Welfare. Sug­ gestion that ship be fumigated, medical chest checked and key be made for crew's looms. 4 4 4 OLIVER W. HOLMES. June 28 —Chairman Charles Rodriguez Secretary P. Murry. All depart ments reported everything un der control. Steward requested that stove be fixed in Baltimoi-e One Brother brought up on charges for being drunk for five days .straight and refusing to turn to. Page Eleven SEAFARER SAM SAYS: oTiFY THG UMiON WHEN You ARE LAID Up iM HOSPITAL, GW/E VOUR IVARD A/UMBER. So THAT THERE WILL BE SIOVELAY iM GEtriMG YOUR. MOf^BYo CUT and RUN 4 4 4 ROBERT G. INGERSOLL June 1—Chairman Jack Worlur ski; Secretary Roy Gilmore. New Business: Repair list made up and approved. Good and Wel­ fare: A letter containing all beefs and objections to the 1st Mate to be composed and sign­ ed by crew. Letter to be sent to Union and Waterman SS Co Crewmessman requests a trifle more cooperation in maintaining a clean messroom, particularly after coffee time. By HANK Last week was certainly V-1 Day—Victory Isthmian Day—after a spirited organizing campaign and a powerfully victorious strike against the Isthmian company. The Great Lakes seamen, the tanker seamen and the Canadian seamen now know what the SIU has done and can do—bringing the best agreement for wages and con­ ditions to the unorganized seamen—and there's nothing more impor­ tant than that. Wherever Isthmian ships will dock—whether in foreign ports or in American—the Isthmian seamen who voted free­ ly for the SIU to represent them for wages, conditions and beefs now know they have an SIU agreement covering their jobs—the best of all agreements in the maritime industry. Well, Brothers, let's keep those Isthmian ships clean and shipshape just as you have kept all SIU ships in SIU style. The Isthmian fleet is now in the SIU fleet and that calls for clean ships as well as happy ships. It's easily said and easily done with every Union Brother and shipmate doing his job at all times. 4 4 4 4 4 4 NEW LONDON. July 13 — FRANK NORRIS. July 13 — Chairman R. Nielsen; Secretary Chairman Duffy; Secretary Tes- Axel Brenna. Deck and Stew­ ko. Delegates Tesko. Deck; Prus- ards Departments clear of beefs. zra. Engine; and Canon, Stew­ Engine Department reported on 4 4 4 ards, reported no beefs. New number of books and tripcards WARRIOR POINT. June 1— Business: Motion by Deck and in the department. New Busi­ Chairman Charles Macomber; Engine Department as a whole ness: Motion carried to keep Secretary Bill Robinson. Dele­ that new crew will not sign on ship's head, and messhall clean gates reported a few hours of until Chief Engineer and Cap­ and in union shape. Motion car­ disputed overtime in their de­ tain are relieved of their jobs. ried to dress properly when eat­ Here's a short message from Robert "Do The Best You Can" partments. New Business: Mo­ Captain said the crew is making ing in the messhall. Hillman. the Bosun, who came off the Sealrain New York: tion carried to find out who is too much money to be bothered "To Sam Luttrell: Sorry I can't come down to Trinidad. I put 4 4 4 responsible for painting the about overtime. He and the in two months as Sarang on the Seatrain New York and got off MADAKET. June 15 — Chair­ maindeck passageways. Good Chief Engineer broke out a bot­ in hopes of a shorter trip or at least of seeing you in Hell's man Charles H. Bush; Secfetary and "Welfare: Discussion on dirty Kitchen. Give me the latest on Joe Wolff, the tattoo artist, the tle of whiskey to celebrate the William Jenkins. Delegates re­ linen from fos'sles and disposal passing of the Taft-Hartley Act. Hoss and Copenhagen Benny. Well, Hank, thanks for sending ported everything fine with ship of empty bottles. back my Mariner's Medal" . . . Steward Vic Milazzo just came having best food that was found back from Sweden. He says the beer is six per cent and the only in some time. Motion carried way to get hard liquor is to eat in the restaurants where you can that Union officials contact Cap­ warm up with double scotches. tain on return voyage and find 4 4 4 out why the ship is not properly 4 4 4 4 4 4 secured before leaving port. Mo­ To Brother A. L. Hatch, the Electrician, the best of luck on your NX ANTIC VICTORY. July 13— tion carried that each crewmemALGONQUIN VICTORY. May Isthmian trip and let's hear from you now and then. Brother Chairman D. Stafford; Secretary ber donate one dollar toward a 25—Chairman Ryan; Secretary Willie Thomas and Brother Luke Collins, the Bosun, ju.st came in F. Johnson... New Business: Mo­ hospital fund to be divided Womyss. Engine Depaitment when the strike opened up and they paid off the SS John B. tion carried to accept delegate's among hospitalized SIU Broth­ Delegate reported uneven dis­ Waterman. Now they're ready for another trip out . . . That wellreport. Good and Welfare: All ers. tribution of overtime. Deck De­ known Steward, cook and writer. Frenchy Michelet, is in town men to be present at the payoff partment Delegate requested that with his traditional fedora and those occasional nautical bon mots 4 4 4 and wait until all beefs are set­ more night lunch be put out. as well as gourmetic bon mots, too . . . Bosun Bera Smyley con­ R. NEY McNEELY. July 6— tled. Repair lists for all depart­ Chairman W. Henderson; Secre­ Stewards Department reported fessed last week that he's now sailing the coastwise trips . . . About ments to have three copies. One tary Robinson. Old Business: all okay. New Business: Motion a week before the strike. Brother Edwin Edginton and his mustache minute of silence for Brothers Discussion on motion carried at by Dinwiddle for greater coop­ sailed as Electrician for Antwerp. Happy days with the cigars when lost at sea. previous meeting asking crew to eration in keeping messhalls and you come back, Brother Edginton . . . With the Isthmian strike over 4 4 4 discontinue hanging around gal­ pantry clean. Good and Wel­ and the good news happily spreading over the world. Steward NIANTIC VICTORY. June 29 ley. Motion has been well obey- fare: Departmental Delegates to Joe Arras is once again dressed up in style with his ever-faithful check all foc'sles before payoff. cigar, that familiar straw hat and those white shoes. Going Ip —Chairman W. Prinr-; Secretary Suggestion by Kennedy that France again, Joe? F. Johnson. Delegates reported Ting-A-Ling, crew send in another petition 4^4 all okay in their departments. Ting-A-Ling urging Seamen's Bill of Rights. New Business: Motion carried Here are some oldtimers who may still be anchored in town 4 4 4 that watch shall clean messroom waiting for ships; W. Newhoff; I, Nazarie; V. Walrath: W. When, during the Isthmian every morning; suggestion that strike, a band of 20 pickets apEDWIN D. HOWARD. June 22 Hunt; P. Blanco; O. Blake; Gulfer G. Rourke; F. Mazet; H. Delegates see Captain for a lar­ proached Pier 4, Staten Island, Chairman Curry; Secretary TaNicola; T. Brennan; W. Philip; H. Tilden; Bosun Sal Volpi; M. ger draw of cigarettes. Motion they passed a small park where boada. Delegates reported all Justa and K. Kristensen . . . Here are also a few more Ameri­ carried that sanitary work in children were playing. When in order. Good and Welfare: can Merchant Marine Library addresses and telephone numbers laundry be done by all depart­ the youngsters spotted the white Motion carried to give Patrol­ where you can ask for a library of books and magazines for your ments. Good and Welfare: Sug­ capped Seafarers they yelled in man beef about Chief Mate and ship: Boston—408 Atlantic Avenue. Tel. Liberty 8782; Chicago. gestion that night lunch be put chorus: "Look, there go the Good Engineer asking the crew to Illinois—9055 South Houston Avenue. Tel. Saginaw 3065; San out at 7:30 P.M. Suggestion that Humor men!" paint quarters under contract Erancisco—105 Embarcadero. Tel. Garfield 8965; Sault Sto water cooler in Engine Room be Marie. Michigan—Old Weather Bureau Building. Tel. Sault Ste Picket Captain, Ed Larkin, plan. Bosun asked for vote of replaced before leaving port. blushingly reported that they thanks to Stewards Department. Marie 874; Seattle. Washington—3203 East Marginal Way. TeL Discussion on cold cuts for hot were caught flatfooted with not One minute of silence for Bro­ Seneca 0738; Wilmington. California—Port of Los Angeles. 638 days. thers lost at sea. North Avalon Blvd.. Tel. Terminal 4-6934. even pistachio in stock. ^ t t �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 29, 1947- THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS ASSEMBLING HIS MAJESTY'S COURT Seafarer Feels NMU Feud Threatens All Rated Jobs To the Editor: (An open letter to Electricians of The National Maritime Un­ ion.) Well, it looks like you have been sold down the river once more. Your officials, busy in their schemes to keep the com­ munist party on top, have will­ fully neglected to represent you in a just beef. Remember the last time when they let Lykes Brothers get away with putting holes in the Engine Room bulkhead and put­ ting extensions on the water end of the check valves? They made you Firemen - Watertenders and knocked 3 men off each ship. Not only has the NMU been lousing up you guys, but they have hard-timed every unorgan­ ized seaman in maritime by their tactics. Every time they see that they are about tb lose an election, they pull some phony trick and use it to keep the unorganized men from union representation. That is a real laugh when it is shown that they can't even do a job for ratings already un­ der contract to their union. WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Why don't one of you guys get up in a meeting and ask Curran when you will get your rightful jobs back on the ships that usually carried two Elec­ tricians but now only carry one or none at all (as on the tank­ ers). Ask him who is being pieced off and for how much. The next thing you know, you won't be carrying Deck Engin­ eers, Juniors, 2nd Electricians or Plumbers. I don't blame the rank and file for being burned up. I heard of the march made by the Elec­ tricians to Basil Harris of the U.S. Lines. He won't help you. Gateway City Gear Awaiting Claimant At Company Office To Ihe Ediior: Will you please print in the SEAFARERS LOG a notice to the effect that the gear of Messman J. Dirksmeyer was left aboard the Gateway City and was delivered to the Company office. Brother Dirksmeyer, who was aboard on voyage No. 3, paid off on August 6th, and failed to re­ turn to pick up his gear. The other messman paid for his laundry and was at a loss as to what to do with the departed messman's personal effects so he left them at the company office. This puts the crewrnembers in a ticklish spot, as they try to handle things for a Brother when he isn't around, but we hate to get stuck for doing a guy a good turn. We hope this clears up the matter. Crewmembers, Gateway City (Ed. Note: The offices of the Waterman Steamship Company are at 19 Rector Street, New York, N.Y.) I If you want action, tie up your ships and do a little talk­ ing at your meetings — demand that something be done. In the SIU we have* a neat agreement and we intend to keep it. ^ It is my opinion that if you guys have no success in getting a favorable deal from your of­ ficials, it is about time that you clean house and get some of­ ficials who will fight for better agreements for the membership and spend less time fighting in­ ternal troubles. Ed. Lawrence BROTHER SUGGESTS CHANGE IN 90-DAY SHIPPING RULE To the Ediior: The 90-day shipping I'ule in effect in Nev/ York seems to me to be unfair to Brother mem­ bers who do not have residence in New York but come here to ship and have a few days lib­ erty in the town. This is a very expensive pro­ cedure, as you all well know. It doesn't take but a few weeks for a seaman to go "tap­ ped," especially when most of us have dependents at home. Then a rated man has to ship out on anything he can get or go hungry. In my opinion, 30 days ashore is enough for any man who fol­ lows the sea for a living. With the present high cost of living I don't see how a man with a family can possibly stay ashore longer and support them. Yet I know ins;ances of men with families wh.o come in from short trips, stay on the shipping register three months and then re-register for another three. How can this be possible? What is the man waiting for? Does he consider himself an active sea­ man? Mobile Hospital Staff Is Fine, Says Brother To the Ediior: I have heard so much about how lousy certain Marine Hos­ pitals are that I had to wi-ite this letter to say that I would not mind going back to the Mar­ ine Hospital in the City of Mo­ bile. I believe that some of the' complaints come from men who are on special diets, or perliaps from guys who just can't ever get enough to cat. Here King Neptune and his queen aboard ihe Samuel Grif­ fin call forth all pollywogs to begin their initiation into the ranks of loyal shellbacks. The stately looking King is Second Mate A. Samuels and his coy finger nail chewing queen is Messman James Mitchell. The king's summons produced twelve passengers and thirteen crewmembers all of whom passed the rigid test of admission. The queen's gown and the King's robe and staff were de­ signed by an obliging passenger. Credit for the excellent snap­ shot goes to Steward Alfred Baer. Crewmembers Of SS Leacock Draw Tribute From Master To the Editor: I take pleasure, at this moment, to congratulate the Seafarers In­ ternational Union for the man­ ner in which they crewed this vessel for the past voyage. For the first time since before the war, I noticed a marked increase in ability and attention to du­ ties. This is, indeed, a healthy sign, and I am sure that in the future I can look forward to still great­ er improvements, although that is asking a lot as they are at pres­ ent tops. During the past voyage, I had the extreme good fortune of hav­ ing as boatswain, one of the bet­ I entered the hospital on the eighth of July for an operation. The doctors here believe in be­ ing thorough and no less than four surgeons examined me. Tlie operation v/ent off with smooth­ ness and dispatch, and now, four months after the operation, the incision has completely healed and it is hard to locate the .«rar. The nurses hero are excellent, and not one of them, to my knowledge, has ever raised her voice to a patient. They are gentle with all the patients and .seem to take a real interest in each man's progress. ter known SIU bosuns: Windy" Even the orderlies are tops. Walsh. He and his gang, a deck crew Only one out of the entire crew really and truly representative was no good, and he was fired. of the SIU-SUP, transformed this • which is exactly what I would vessel, which was laid up in the have done myself. James River for a long time, into I- have been in about six Mara ship resembling .a yacht. All of'ine Hospitals so faiC and V whl this in the course of a six-v/eeks take Mobile over any one of trip to Germany and return to them. From the first moment I Baltimore. entered, through the operation As long as the Union can man and the recuperation period, I the ships with men such as these, have only fond memories of the they have nothing to fear from hospital and the entire staff. If any source. So, for a still strong­ I ever need any more hospital er Seafarers Union, I remain, treatment, I will head right back S. Weinstein to Mobile. Masler Charles B. Martin SS Stephen Leacock LaFayette. Alabama Log-A-Rhythms m When The Last Watch Is Over WHO CAN AFFORD IT? . He must either have a good shoreside job or be a millionnaire. Any man who can afford to stay ashore indefinitely should, in all fairness to the rest of his poor unfortunate brother mem­ bers, be agreeable to have the shipping rules at New York changed by regular heaquarters meeting to expire after 30 days. About two weeks on the beach is all I'm good for if I'm careful, and I'm not by myself. If shipping is so tough that a man has to stay on the beach three months to ship in his rat-, ing, then the time has come for some of us to go home and eat 'gater tails and swamp cabbage or - scratch up a few grits and grunts. Dulchy Moore Dear Editor: According to the July 25th is.sue of the LOG, you are asking for any literary efforts that might have been "mixed" by Seafarers. The following is what I hope can be termed a poem. I'll leave the final judgement of that up to you, along with any changes you see fit to make. Please withhold my name. I wonder if there is a sailor's heaven. And if it's open to guys like me. If the tale of the wee petrel is only legend. More of the old salts' lore of the sea? I've heard of lands beyond the rainbow. Where castles, like clouds float in the sky. But I'll take the song of the sailors Where your soul wings on, free to fly. I sort of hate to give up sensual pleasure. And scenes I sure love and will miss. But ma.ybe the way angels sing and gesture Will cause these same scenes to persist. For all of God's great glories. The one that is grandest to me Is the tropic sun, slow sinking In a flame lit rolling sea. With the swooping gall hanging suspended. While the whole world stands hushed beneath. And the waves lapping slow and languid. Causing your heart to swell out with peace. But the sunset is more than an ending. It's nature reminding—.lest we forget; An omen, visible and clear in meaning. Showing us all—our one great debt. Yes, for the diety in glory and spendor. No mortal aspects can even be classed With the sea day's end and the still wonder. Or the carress you felt as it passed. For to me the sea is alive, a woman. Restful, soothing and oh so fair; Yet changing,_scornful and wanton. Always a challenge, forever a dare. So if there is going to be a haven. And they'll settle for guys such as me, I'm hoping it's the old salts' version; Then like a petrel—my soul will soar fiee. J" �THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 29. 1947 Page Thirteen LOG BRINGING THE HULBERT INTO BALTIMORE Brother Sees Advances For Midland Seafarers To the EdSor: Sometime ago I took a two months run on the Great Lakes and to say the least, I had one of the bitterest experiences of my life. Photo at left shows the Bosun and deck gang of the Arthur M. Hulbert topping booms as she entered the port of Baltimore early this month. On the right, members of the crew.- their work completed, take up positions in the bow to watch the ship's approach into Baltimore Har­ bor. The Hulbert put into Baltimore to pick up' ganeral cargo and passengers for a trip to Vene­ zuela. Photos were submitted to the LOG by Eldon "Bill" Ray. Dutchy Puts Up Bait To Bring Pal North was slow in setting them up? I went back there and he is sure one swell guy. He wants you to come back so he can get you good and stiff. Confidentially there are more pretty girls in that place now than ever before, and I should know. Lou, the bartender, even • Hello Keith and all the rest of steers me clear of the dead heads. that swell crew off the MV Haw­ ser Eye. Ai'c you fellows still NEW YORK BELLE chasing the chickens in the park I am enclosing a photograph of in Trinidad? what I mean by pretty girls, that Keith, I am on the bricks in is, if the LOG will print it. I New York helping the guys do took it myself and she looks even a job on the Isthmian Line. Boy, better from other angles. No, we don't even let the alley cats you don't get her name, but if you come to New York I'll intro­ duce you. If you get itchy feet and head for this big city stop in at the Pali Bar, 236 W. 78th Street and ask for me. If I'm not there the bartender will give you my ad­ dress. So long for now. Dulchy Moore. (Ed note: The following is a letter from Dutchy Moore to Keith Winsley. a brother Sea­ farer in New Orleans. His ac­ count of what is taking place in the Port of New York might be of interest to other Seafar­ ers.) PUNK CONDITIONS RAMPANT ON LAKES UNORGANIZED SHIP To the Editor: DUTCHY'S FRIEND chase a rat through the line with­ out a special letter from the Hall. These docks are graveyards without grass. I'm hoping things will liven up a little soon. Pull­ ing this picket watch is a pleas­ ure, having made a tough trip on the Minot Victory, Isthmian, in 1946; and did that Electrician aboard give us a hard time. Ask Bosun Smyley about that guy sometime. . Speaking of Bosuns, that little Canadian off the Hawser Eye is up here. Asked me where you were. In fact, a hell of a lot of the guys ask about you. BOYS ARE ALL HERE Ed Gillcn is here, Frankie, Chico, and a hell of a lot more I can't remember at the mo­ ment. You'd better send your address as some of them want to write you. Why, I don't know, •'cause you're an ugly man," as Bob Flarrady used to say. Keith, you remember that bar here in New York on 78th St. and Broadway that we, pardon me, you were going to take apart one nighi because the bartender -:V •i'.-.i.JC-i'l Send 'Em In Don't hold your pictures and stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ farers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you haven't the time or don't feel in the mood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. FORMER SEAFARERS TAKE TO AIRWAYS AS PARATROOPERS Our runs were between Duluth and Lake Erie ports with a trip averaging nine days. We had some time in Duluth to get off between watches, but as for Erie The ship was the W. G. Pollock, ports there was not time off becaiise of one continuous watch an ore carrier owned by the with standby. All without com­ Midland Steamship Company. It pensation. is an old tub of 1906 vintage with Sometimes I think we should the quarters fitted out according have a law preventing cruelty to to that year's style and plumbing. employees by em.ployers. Many We were very crowded with would say, why work if you are two men bunking together in one badly treated? This is a free very small room. There was no country and you can always quit. ventilation of any kind, and on But I say would it help matters warm days it was so stuffy and any? hot that it was very difficult to THE UNION IS THERE stay awake, let alone sleep. A fan was put on the wall, but it only churned around the foul air. All ship regulations and maintenance were also of an earlier day. ORIGINAL COURSES That's where legitimate labor unions come in on the part of the working man. The Union is the unit to deal with the unscrupu­ lous employers and the Union for the men on the Lakes is already hard at work. What attracked my attention most was the way the deck crew was bullied by the First Mate, who devised some of the most insulting expressions that I have ever heard in all the years I have sailed. I guess the Lakes is trying to be original in producing speci­ To the Editor: mens so therefore not to be con­ The following Union Brothers fused with those of the deep sea. have finished the parachute train­ Working conditions of the Pol­ ing course at Fort Benning, lock were more to be pitied than Georgia: James E. Lamb, Ernest condemned, because of the sheer La F. Deal, and Lawrence R. ignorance on the part of the com­ That organization is the Sea­ Dean. We all jumped together in pany as to how much men can en­ farers International Union, and a class of 118 men, making five dure before they reach the point no other equals it. The SIU is day jumps at 1200 feet and one where, from physical exhaustion doing a bang-up job for the at night. and lack of sleep, they render working stiff on the Great Lakes One NMU man and one Stand­ themselves inefficient and dan­ and no other. ard Oil seaman were also part gerous at their tasks. Witness the fact that the SIU of our class. With the deck hands it was no now has a contract with Mid­ The Union Brothers were all exception. After long hard ardu­ land. Witness, also, the fact that greatly interested in the two ous work for a couple of-months. better pay and better conditions copies of the LOG that were sent are rapidly becoming the order some time ago as it seemed to of the day to men aboard ships bring us close once more to the like the Pollock. good old SIU. Many things are yet to come, All of us now are under orders Well, I shipped on the SS Sonora out here on the Great for the 82nd Airborne Division. Good luck and best wishes to Lakes about two weeks ago and the SIU. believe me this is some outfit. No contract and you have to Pfc E. Lap Deal, get your overtime at the com­ Fort Benning, Ga. pany's office. They hold back your overtime from the day you ship until the next pay day. You DEL NORTE don't get gny overtime for Satur­ day afternoon unless you are at the dock. That means a 48-hour per week job. No wonder they can't get anybody to ride the scows. HAYWIRE WAGON "The company calls up the Lakes Carriers or the NMU for men. However, we have but three men on board who haven't signed pledge cards. And this wagon sure is haywire. No cold water to drink and the wash water is so hot you've got to wait until, it cools off. The icebox was so warm yes­ terday, the Steward said that if they didn't fix it he was going to hit the bricks, and believe me, we all would do the same. The Firemen were getting drinking water from over the side in a can. This Browning Company is the cheapest outfit I have seen in a long time. Guess I'll sign off for this time and hope to see you all in October. Best wishes for the success of the SIU and SUP. "Baldy" McAdoo I was ready to throw in the sponge and cry "Uncle." but don't worry about the SIU— it'll come through with every­ thing that is lacking aboard Mid­ land ships and before very long, too. John Slefanik COMPLETES ANOTHER TRIP One of Mississippi Steamship Company's deluxe cruise ships, the Del Norte, as she ties up in New Orleans after a trip through southern waters. For interested shutterbugs, the shot was taken with a Voigtlander at F 11-125th second. Photographer was Robert L. Johnston, New Or­ leans Seafarer. �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 29. 1947 Agreement Between Isthmian, Seafarers GREEMENT made this 21st day of August, 1947, by and between ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COM­ PANY (hereinafter referred to as "Company ), and SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, (hereinafter referred to as "Union"), on behalf of the Unlicensed Personnel employed on the American Flag seagoing vessels manned by the Company, A WITNESSETH: The Company, being satisfied that the Union repre­ sents a majority of its Unlicensed Personnel, hereby recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of all the Unlicensed Personnel employed on the Ameri­ can Flag seagoing vessels manned by it for the pur­ poses of collective bargaining. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows; ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT Section I. To assure qualified employees and ma.ximum harmonious relations between members of the crews, the Company agrees that when vacancies occur necessitating the employment of unlicensed personnel, to give preference of employment to members of the Union in good standing when the Union has available and is able to supply unlicensed seamen who are, in the opinion of the Company, qualified to fill such va­ cancies. Section 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with capable, competent and physically fit persons who are so qualified'to fill the vacancies. Section 3. If members of the Union in good stand­ ing of the ratings needed and of such qualifications cannot join the vessel in ample time to prevent a delay in her scheduled departure, then members of the Union in good standing shall be deemed not available, the Company will then hii-e members of the unlicensed per­ sonnel without any regard to Union affiliation. Section 4. The Union agrees that the Company shall have the right to reject any applicant for employment whom the Company considers unsatisfactory or un­ suitable for the vacancy: provided, however, that if the Union considei-s such rejection discriminatory, it shall be dealt v/ith under the grievance procedure and the Union agrees that such rejection shall not cause any vessel to be delayed in her scheduled departure. Section 5. Unlicensed personnel, when applying for employment shall submit to the physical examination prescribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. Failure to pass such physical examination shall be sufficient cause to pre­ vent employment or to cause termination of employ­ ment; provided, that if the Union feels that the Com­ pany doctor has unfairly discriminated against a member of the Union, it shall be deal with as a griev­ ance; and, provided further, that the Union will not interfere with or delay the dispatch of any vessel on her scheduled departure from any port because of such grievance. Section 6. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to prevent the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory;., provided, however, that if the Union feels that any such discharge is dis­ criminatory, it shall be dealt with as a grievance; and, provided further, that the Union will not interfere with or delay in the dispatch of any vessel on her scheduled departure from any port because of such discharge. Section 7. The term "Unlicensed Personnel," as used in this Agreement, shall not include super cargoes, doc­ tors, female employees, cadets, pursers, concessionnaires, barbers, musicians, and livestock tenders. Section 8. Discrimination. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activity. ARTICLE II SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES Section 1. All grievances, disputes, or "beefs" shall be settled as soon as possible on the vessel upon the completion of each voyage. Section 2. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached on the vessel, the matter shall, at the request of either party, be referred to a Port Committee which shall have authority to settle the controversy. The Port Commit­ tee shall meet in New York City or such other place as may be mutually agreed upon, and shall consist of not more than three representatives from the Union and not more than three representatives from the Com­ pany; provided, however, that the Company and the Union shall have an equal number of representatives on any Port Committee. Section 3. Any matter referred to the Port Committee shall be in writing and any decision or award of the Port Committee shall be in writing. Section 4. It is mutually agreed that any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of any clause or provision of this agreement shall be dealt with only between representatives of the Company and the Union duly appointed for such purposes. The hottest news of the year, at least as far as the maritime world is concerned, is the signing of a contract with the Isthmian Steaniship Company containing provisions for Union Hiring Halls and Rotary Shipping off the boards. So far, the entire contract has not yet been ne­ gotiated. Employment, Settlement of Disputes. Union Security, Passes for Union Officials on Union Business, Wages, and Vacations and Holidays have been settled, but Working Rules are still under dis­ cussion. The Union Negotiating Committee is con­ fident that the standard SIU contract will be adopt­ ed. Section 5. In the event the Port Committee is unable to reach a satisfactory settlement, or agreement is not reached between the Union and the Company, the mat­ ter may by written notice, registered mail, be referred to an arbitrator within one week after the Port Com­ mittee or representatives of the Company and the Union are unable to reach a satisfactory settlement. Section G. If the Company and the Union cannot mutually agree on the selection of an arbitrator within one week, then application shall be made for the ap­ pointment of an arbitrator to a Judge of the U. S. Dis­ trict Court in a Federal District where the Port Com­ mittee or representatives of the Company and the Union met to settle the eontrovery. All questions submitted to arbitration shall be in writing and the decision of •the arbiti-ator shall be in writing and shall be final and binding on all parties and persons concerned. The Company and the Union shall share equally the ex­ penses of the arbitrator and all other agreed upon ex­ penses. ARTICLE III SECURITY OF EMPLOYMENT AND OPERATIONS Section 1. Since this Agreement adequately provides for an orderly settlement of any and all grievances and disputes, it is mutually agreed that during the life q| this Agreement and during any period of negotiations for its renewal there shall be no lock-outs, strikes or any other work stoppage or refusal to sign on or off Shipping Articles for any cause, including an attempt to force Agreement to any demand. ARTICLE IV PASSES Section I. The Company agrees to issue passes to rep­ resentatives of the Union mutually agreed upon for the purpose of contacting its members aboard vessels cov­ ered by this Agreement in home ports and ports of call in Continental United States and where the Union has a recognized office and in Honolulu, T. H.; in considera­ tion of which the Union hereby agrees to hold the Company harmless from any claim, loss, damage, or liability, for loss of life or injury occurring to, or caused by a representative of the Union while such representative is on the property of or while on board a vessel owned or bareboat chartered or controlled by the Company. Section 2. The Union agrees that its representatives shall not at any time interfere with the Company's em­ ployees while at work. ARTICLE V MONETARY Section 1. The wage scale for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel shall be as follows; Deck Department Monthly Rating Rale of Pay Boatswain $228.17 Boatswain's Mate—Day Work 214.25 Boatswain's Mate—Watch 200.34 *Carpenter 228.17 Storekeeper 219.82 AB Maintenance 208.69 Quartermaster 191.99 Able Seaman 191.99 Watchman " 191.99 Ordinary Seaman 166.95 *When the Carpenter is required to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $7.50 per month in addition to his basic wage per month. Engine Department Monthly Rating Rate of Pay Chief Electrician $327.78 Assist. Electrician :. 253.21 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—Day Work 255.99 Unlicensed Jr. Engineer—Watch 228.17 Plumber—Machinist 263.78 Deck Engineer 228.17 Chief Refrigerating Engineer 299.95 First Refrigerating Engineer 264.34 Second Refrigerating Engineer 243.19 Engine Storekeeper 219.82 Engine Utility 228.17 Evaporator—Maintenance 21,1.47 Oiler—Diesel 217.32 Oiler—Steam Water-tender j. Fireman-Watei'tender Fii-eman : Wiper Stewards' Department 197.56 197.56 197.56 186.43 194.78 Monthly Rating Rate of Pay Steward $244.86 Chief Cook 228.17 Night Cook and Baker 228.17 Second Cook 205.91 Third Cook 194.78 Messman 166.95 Utilityman 166.95 Section 2. The overtime rate for the Unlicensed Personnel receiving $210.00 or less per month shall be $1.06 per hour, and for those rates receiving more than $210.00 per month, the* overtime rate shall be $1.32 Va per hour. Section 3. When meals are not furnished members of the Unlicensed Personnel shall receive an allowance of $1.05 per meal. Section 4. When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to sleep ashore, they shall be al­ lowed $3.00 per night for lodging. ARTICLE VI VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS Section I. When a member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel has completed one year of continuous service on the vessels of the Company, he shall be entitled to receive a vacation of seven (7) consecutive days with full pay, and in each subsequent year of continuous service on the vessels of the Company, he shall be en­ titled to receive a vacation of fourteen (14) consecu­ tive days with full pay. Vacations shall be cumulative to the extent mutually agreed upon and shall be allow­ ed at such times as may be convenient to the operating necessities of the Company. No cash allowance in lieu of vacations shall be made. If after six (6) months of continuous .service the Company terminates the employment of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel through no fault of his, he shall be entitled to such va­ cation as has been accrued on the basis of 1/12 of the annual period per month. If employment is terminated for any reason within six (6) months of continous serv­ ice on vessels of the Company, no vacation shall be al­ lowed. yContinuous service shall not be deemed broken by leaves of absence on account of illness, accident, va­ cations, lay-off for lack of work, or leaves or absence granted in writing, provided, however, that no vaca­ tion shall accrue during such periods of absence. Section 2. The following days shall be recognized as holidays; New Year's Day Independence Day Lincoln's Birthday Labor Day Washington's Birthday Armistice Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day ARTICLE Vn WORK IN PORT AND AT SEA Section I. Overtime shall j3e paid for all work per­ formed by Unlicensed Personnel in port or at sea on any of the nine (9) holidays specified in this Agree­ ment; provided, however, that in the case of holidays at sea falling on Sunday the following Monday shall not be deemed a holiday, and no double overtime shall be paid on holidays falling on Sunday. Section 2. The work week in port shall be forty (40) hours per week. It is understood for the purpose of this paragraph all Vork performed in port on Satur­ days, Sundays and recognized holidays shall be paid for at the overtime rate. Section 3. At sea the hours of work shall be fortyeight (48) hours per week for men standing watches. It is understood that for the purpose of this para­ graph Sunday at sea shall be considered the overtime day, that is to say, all work performed on Sunday at sea shall be paid for at the overtime rate. Section 4. Engine and Deck Day Men at Sea. The work for the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Personnel who do not stand watches shall be forty-four (44) hours per week (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays and 8 A.M. to 12 noon Saturdays.) ARTICLE VHI SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS Section 1. The Company shall furnish safe gear and working equipment. ARTICLE IX TERM Section 1. It is specifically understood and agreed that the Company and Union will continue negotia­ tions upon two (2) days' notice in writing by one party or the other regarding general rules and working rules for each of the three departments and that the work­ ing rules and working conditions now prescribed by the Company which are not contained in this agree(Confintted on Page 15) �THE SEAFARERS Friday, August 29, 1947 -rr {Confimied From Page 14) ment shall remain in force until an agreement is reach­ ed. When a full agreement is reached regarding gen­ eral rules and departmental working rules it shall be incorporated in writing in one document with this Agreement which shall then be the complete agree­ ment between the parties. Section 2. This Agreement shall take effect on the date first above written and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year thereafter and shall automatically renew itself from year to year thereafter MONEY DUE LOG unless either party gives the other written notice by registered mail sixty (GO) days in advance of any ex­ piration date of intention to change, modify or ter­ minate the collective bargaining agreement between the parties. ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY Signed— WALTER M. WELLS, President Attest Signed—A. V. Cherbonnier Retroactive Wages Page Fifleea SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AFL. Signed— J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Treasurer MORRIS WEISBERGER, Vice-President PAUL HALL, Vice-Pi'esident ROBT. A. MATTHEWS. Headquarters Representative Attest Signed—Ray White •^ NOTICE! PHIL AGREE tact Agent Eddie Higdon in Phil­ SS T. J. JACKSON The SUP representative in Bal­ adelphia as soon as possible: The following men, who wer timore wishes you to contact him John R. Sm.all, Roland S. JestOilers aboard this vessel, have in regards to some money. ings, Robert C. Downing Jr., money coming to them for over John Henry Collier, Fred C. XXX Pearson, Jr. and Glen Reid. time. Anyone knowing the where­ G. O. Tailor 97 hrs NEW YORK, N. Y. abouts of A. J. "Jack" Soder60 BEAVER STREET R. Vv'illard 97 hrs berg is requested to contact his Pigg, Leonard E 7.47 SS FITZHUGH LEE A. Hout 97 hrs brother, Carl A. Soderberg, 3422 46 $ 9.46 Rushing, Elmer W Collect at the office of the Copeland, Joseph Columbus Avenue, Jacksonville, Szydlowski, Leonard 7.47 PHILIP MACHLIN Herd, Paul R " 1-40 Alcoa Steamship Company. Fla. Your mother is very ill- and Waters, Ernest L 7.47 .46 Jelf, John W 4. 3/ 4. XXX wishes to see you. 80.20 . X X X Lawton, Win. M FRED EDGETT Will the man who got the XXX 15.40 Naffziger, Charles .n... GEORGE A. ALLEN SS JOSHUA SLOCUM wrong tan gabardine suit from R. TROUT Richards, Robert H 63,88 These men have money com­ $ 1.87 the baggage room of the New Contact Mrs. R. Trout, 9 Firth 88.08 Bedell, Charles ing for 750 meals on the SS Santo, Michael J York Hall on Aug. 18, please Square, Ford Estate, Sunderland, Cruz, Juan 1.87 94 Kemp-Battle, riow the SS Gov­ Theodore, Phillip Egan, James R 3.74 return it as soon as possible to So. Durham, England. Thomas, Edwin M 6.44 ernor Graves. Collect at any Edler, Aske 1.61 the Baggage Room. It belongs XXX ^ ^ % Waterman Steamship Corpora­ Jones, David L 1.97 to Brother Tom McKee. ROBERT (BOB) DAVIS SS FRANK C. EMERSON tion office. XXX Martin, Robert A 1.87 Contact Fi-ank Schultz at the Davis, J. H $ 10.26 McCarthy, Charles 4. 4. 4. JAMES R. LATHIGEE 1.87 Staten Island Marine Hospital. 94 Morris, E. J Money is due the following Flack, J. C A certificate of discharge from 6.68 XXX 13.45 Mulholland, Robert E. .... 1.87 the SS Sidney Short is being crewmembers of the Sidney Johnson, Robert JOSEPH DINKINS 94 Simonds, Theodore L. Short for working overtime: Martin, Oliver F. 1.87 held for you in the mail room, You have money waiting for Martinez, Francisco 7.04 Elmer West, George Rouse, Roy Tamboory, Peter 2.01 4th floor. New York Branch. you at home. Get in touch with 4.66 Tiium, Alexander V. Kelly, Herbert Borne and Ed­ McGuffy, J. E 12.14 Mrs. R. H. Tillman, Panasoffhee, XXX McHenan, Theo. E 1.96 ward Gillies. The cash can be The following men should con­ Fla. Van Splunter, J. M 139.98 33.56 collected' at the company office. Murphy, Johnson, L Pier 45, North River, New York. X X % SS JAMES M. GILLIS Acki,ss, Elwood $ 3.98 Kellogg, Charles M 3.51 Ker.shaw, Charles C 1.46 3.00 G. Novick NEW YORK BRANCH David H. Florcs 10.00 J. Fawcett Receipt No. 89399 5.00 Walker, James E 3.43 W. Hunt $3.00 L. Soler 1.00 B. Beck 10.00 D. Hodge 5.00 Will the member who was is­ Wichartz, Julius W 3.43 E. Muliere 10.00 A. C. Ruiz 1.00 H. J. Piekutowski 5.00 R. Peck 5.00 sued receipt bearing abov^e num­ ^ X X 10.00 T. C. Hickey 1.00 A. Viera 10.00 C. McComiskey E. Hernandez 5.00. ber on Aug. 8 bring it to the New SS JOHN GALLUP 5.00 N. C. Patterson 2.00 P. Hall 10.00 R. Villanueva A. Jackson 5.00 York Hall so that his name may 10.00 2.00 T. R. Bourque 3.00 C. Ruggeiro D. Stone J. Graff 5.00 Blankenship, C. P $ 11.20 be entered on it and his records 10.00 2.00 D. H. Buckley 5.00 M. A. Colucci E. Goodman J. Stewart Carver, Ernest E 24.77 3.00 credited with payment. 1.00 A. G. Gilliland 3.00 P. V. Larsen 2.00 C. C. Oppenheimer 5.00 Catuclal, E. E 11.20 A. Cotol 5.00 A. J. Jarvis 4.00 B. Gonzales 10.00 P. J. Olsen , 5.00 Darville, Richard E 17.74 Frank Rossi 4.00 L. N. Evans 3.00 W. P. Gonsorchik 10.00 C. O. Underwood 20.00 Enyart, Elbert H 94 S. B. Marshall 5.00 J. B. Glovier 5.00 H. Pruitt 3.00 I. Ostrowski 5.00 Gaskins, R. J^ 13.23 R. Sturgis ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. 5.00 F. R. Ramiller 5.00 G. Brackett 4.00 P. F. Rasmussen Yrjo Mattsson 5.00 Gillen, Paul ! 2.34 Phone 5523 5.00 H. A. Brown 5.00 F. M. Libby 5.00 L. V. Cantero 5.00 11.20 J. J. Juscios BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Jowers, J. C 5.00 C. R. Turner 2.00 J. R. Rekstin 3.00 R. W. Kunla 5.00 Calvert 4539 LaMorte, Sabastian 3.26 H. O'Shea BOSTON 276 State St. Patterson, Frederick 5.00 D, E. Dupre 3.00 R. M. Greenwood 4.00 W. McCrod 5.00 20.18 N. F. Engelsen Boudoin 4455 5.00 H. A. Svanberg 3.00 A. Rosso Gohansen 5.00 P. Livingstone R. 5.00 Rankin, Whitney G 6.06 BUFFALO 10 E.xchanse St. 5.00 10.00 J. L. Ryder 5.00 A. J. Tiorno D. Johnson W. Moore F. 5.00 Van Bysterveld, H. D 9.66 Cleveland 7391 5.00 D. B. Peele 10.00 F. W. Kelly 5.00 K. M. Bosted Tjore K. 5.00 CHICAGO 24 W. SKperior Ave. XXX Superior 5175 H. A. Cutchins 4.00 T. Kearny 4.00 R. J. Miller 5.00 DeCosts A. 5.00 SS JOHN A, DONALD CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. H. L. Nixon 10.00 Witt McBride 3.00 F. P. Fuchs T. D. Dolly 5.00 5.00 $ 1.40 Main 0147 Bianco, Sabastiano ,5.00 S. H. Williams 10.00 J. B. Gordon 3.00 G. Glassing A. 5.00 Olsen DETROIT 1033 Third St Biggerstaff, J 1.40 5.00 L. A. Kelly 10.00 J. S. Capps 5.00 W. A. yobis 5.00 E. Skorupski Cadillac 6857 Coulter, J. G 1.40 4.00 J. J. McMahon 10.00 J. C. Price 3.00 L. A. Salminer 5.00 P. Trasmie DULUTH 531 W. Michigan SV Crowell, E. R 1.40 Melrose 4110 5.00 H. Nielsen 5.00 5.00 J. G. Ryan 3.00 J. Timotliio Juan Medina Fontenot, G 1.40 GALVESTON aOS'/z—23rd St C. Weaver 10.00 5.00 3.00 A. Monahan J. C. Drummond 10.00 J. E. Cavender 1.40 Phone 2-8448 Houchins, Clarence M. .. 5.00 J. Somyak 10.00 10.00 T. P. Quirke 3.00 H. Guinier L. Ellorin HONOLULU 16 Merchant St MulmsLrom, E 1.20 5.00 P. Dunphy 10.00 J. E. Car-on 3.00 G. Fowles 3.00 T. M. Purcell Phone 58777 1.40 Shaffer, J JACK.SONVILLE 920 Main St, 10.00 K. C. Wright 3.00 S. J. Nathan 5.00 M. Kotelec 5.00 A. Galza Shaffer, George 1.40 Phone 5-5919 2.00 J. L. Whitley 3.00 A. Pappas 5.00 A. Maldonado W. Edwards 5.00 4.20 MARCUS HOOK 1W. 8th St Smola, E. A 1.00 R. E. Lantrip 3.00 M. Shelton 5.00 M. Greenwald 5.00 Terry J. Chester 5-3110 Stinehelfer, E ^ 1.40 5.00 3.00 H. G. Releford 10.00 R. Morrison 3.00 P. H. Acree J. P. Forget MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, Swank, E. B 4.19 3.00 M. F. Larsen 5.00 5.00 C. Labiosa 5.00 J. E. Harrison J. W. Grant Phono 2-1754 S" l" 4" MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St 5.00 P. Loleas 5.00 Clifton Nelson 5.00 K. Korneliusen W. Ogle 5.00 S3 JOHN B. LENNON NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St 2.00 J. Arraya 5.00 10.00 E. T. Driggers 5.00 J. C. McMasters E. M. Cullinair Magnolia 6112-6113 Bayley, A. W. $ .60 W. Mrozinski 5.00 5.00 P. Moncraft 5.00 J. Volpian 10.00 J. Paliania NEW YOR.K 51 Beaver St Devere, L. E. 6.90 5.00 R. J. Harriott 5.00 E. Parr 10.00 E. E. Gonyea 5.00 J. L. Gumera HAnover 2-2784 .46 A. Medina NORFOLK ,...127-129 Bank St Grassi, John .... 5.00 J. Drawdy 10.00 R. E. Lagerstroem 4.00 J. Shemct 1.50 Phone 4-1033 Healon, Thomas M 7.36 L." Ramos 2.00 P. B. McDaniel 1.50 3.00 .J. Parker 10.00 G. Grant PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St Hill, John 24.48 A. G. Burke 3.00 3.00 J. Sheehan 10.00 G. A. Campbell 1.00 J. Farquriai' Lombard 3-7651 Kausas, J 29.84 R. W. Gilmoui 10.00 3.00 L. Welch 5.00 R. Gonzales 10.00 C. W. PfM-ry PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St 9.30 J. .Milukas 10.00 2.00 W. Roux 5.00 C. Leader 5.00 J. W. Rascon Beacon 4336 Seay, John B RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Sheets, James K 5.10 A. Rodriguez 7.00 2.00 M. Gottschalk 5.00 F. Barthes 10.00 "J.- R. Greco Phone 2599 Tetterton, Charles B 24.28 J. L. Ramos 10.00 C. P. Albury 5.00 R. Denison IC.OO M. J. Folan 2.00 SAN FRANCISCO 1C5 Market St. 5.00 F. Logan Skazpski 5.00 W. E, Reed 5.00 T. M. Ostaszeski A. 2.00 XXX Douglas 25475 5.00 L. H. Carlson . 5.00 C. D. Carlow 10.00 G. Clough A. Plaza 2.00 SS JOSEPH LEE SAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon Sun Juan 2-5996 Davey, Wm 2.00 J. W. LaBrossc 5.00 E. Green 5.00 T. J. Whelan $ .94 A. Rios 2.00 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Davis, Harley M 10.00 G. H. Butterfield 5.00 M. A. Machel 5.00 R. E. Stapleton 1.00 94 J. Algina Phone 8-1728 5.00 10.00 N. H. A. Hansen 5.00 A. S. See 5.00 B. C. McGill Gresham, Arthur 46 L. Goffin SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. 5.00 5.00 E. Witko 5.00 J. Pelutis J 1.40 F. Bayne 5.00 S. Palmeru Main 0290 Groenevald, Wm 2.00 J. Senay A. Kerr 10.00 L. S. Dempkowski 5.00 J. L. Moore TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Haecke, Oscar W 94 2.00 Phone M-1323 Hock, Raymond J 5.00 5.00 J. Smith 10.00 J. Gardner 5.00 G. Cain 94 J. P. Shuler TOLEDO 615 Summit St. 5.00 R. Eldridge 10.00 10.00 P. E. Reed 5.00 P. J. Serraino Hudson, Wilbur 94 D. O. Heron Garfield 2112 Verendrey Crew 41,49 J. W. Gallardo 10.00 1.00 R. Matthews 10.00 J. R. Mason Johansen, Henry 46 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. 2.00 5.00 J. Smith 7.47 T. J. Hoar 2.00 J. Arabasz 10.00 F. Peskuric Terminal 4-3131 Mcszaros, John J VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. Morris, Chester R 5.00 J. McCellan 5.00 3.00 H. W. Eatherton 10.00 H. Stone 46 Samuel Salvo Garden 8331 5.00 D. P. Wagner 5.00 1.00 J. Purcell 10.00 J. F. Murphy Nilsson, Svend A 6.44 H. Loorents VANCOUVER ....144 W. Hasting* St. 5.00 J. P. Martin 5.00 E. L. Frazee 3.00 W. Siekman 10.00 )fye, Dow M 4.20 F. McNamara Pacific 7624 I Pierce, John 7.47 Smith Johnson PERSONALS NOTICE! Honor Roll Of Isthmian Strike SlU HALLS i �^"*S-r Page Siicleea THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 29, 1947 ^ c/ !• ««» N I M Th&ScofoirersLrd'cmaticmal Umow Ortai l^kes Pistvict' / r^<riar?l'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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IX. ' NEW YORK. N.Y. FRIDAY. AUGUST 22. 1947 No. 34 .i1 Nine-Day Strike Forces isthmian To Sign Hiring Hall And Rotary Shipping Contract Not An Isthmian Ship NEW YORK •w iiisi Moved, BALTIMORE • ^ ill i I NEW ORLEANS —Story on Page 3 SAN FRANCISCO �THE Page Two •'•ir SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 22, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the >. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with th^ American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG - - President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ali EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Economic Power Won In the day.s to come, there are going to be a lot of words spoken about our strike against Isthmian. Some of the guys who told us not to go out on strike because we didn't have a chance are going to come around and throw out their chests and tell us that they knew we could do it all the time. Everybody who stood picket duty, helped out in various Halls throughout the country, or brought in an Isthmian ship and helped tie it up, has had experiences that he will talk about for a long time to come. But when the excitement is ended, and the rousing good cheer has finally dwindled away, there will come a time for sober thought. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals One of the questions we will ask ourselves is, "How did we beat Isthmian, one of the world's richest corpora­ These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine iiospitals, tions, and force them to accept something they said they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ would never go for?" And no matter how many explanations are offered, ing to them. it will boil down to one solution—we licked Isthmian be­ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL L. TORRES JOSEPH DENNIS C. SCHULTZ cause we applied our economic power at the point of L. GROVER J. HAMILTON production. ^ For long months our negotiators dickered with the company. They stalled around, and on the whole tried to delay everything until the Taft-Hartley Act became ef­ fective. Our representatives bargained in good faith all the way, but when it became apparent that the coihpany wa^ waiting for the government to take a hand in the game, the time came to fall back on labor s tried and true weapon —economic action. Even then it was possible for the company to be help­ ed by government meddling, but SIU strategy changed and forced the company negotiators to realize that we were in the fight for keeps and were not going to allow any reinforcements to come to the aid of Isthmian. Our strategy paid off in the form of a contract which embodies everything we have worked and fought for over so many years. The company that boasted it would never sign a contract granting the Union Hiring Hall and Ro­ tary Shipping has done just that, and after a strike that lasted only nine days. The SIU has proved its point, and has once again showed organized labor that a militant membership, using .economic action, can beat even the largest corporations. C. MACON BOB WRIGHT JOHN MAGUIRE CHARLES BURNEY J. J. O'NEAL E. L. WANDRIE E. M. LOOPER D. G. PARKER LEROY CLARKE J. ZANADIL D. P. KORALIA WILLIAM MOORE L. COOPER REUBEN VANCE XXX GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. W. BENDLE G. E. LEE A. BELANGER A. V. O'DANIELS R. S. SINGLETARY XXX . NEPONSET HOSPITAL L. CLARK J. S. CAMPBELL E. FERRER J. R. HANCHEY C. LARSEN L. L. LEWIS J. R. LEWIS ( R. A. BLAKE H. BELCHER J. T. EDWARDS L. BALLESTERO XXX STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JOHN RATH E. P. O'BRIEN P. FELICIANO F. J. SCHULTZ T. J. KURKI K. C. CROWE E. E. CASEY J. P. McNEEL J. P. TASSEN P. GELPI S. W. LESLEY J. A. DYKES J. MORRISON D. MILLER (SUP) XXX BRIGHTON HOSPITAL E. SEARS (SUP) R. LORD D. LOGAN (SUP) E. JOHNSTON W. McCALL (SUP) E. DELLAMANO R. MORRISON You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: ^Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) W. MITCHELL P. MADIGAN (SUP) J. BARRON E. JOHNSON H. SCHWARTZ XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL M. D. PENRY J. G. HARRIS ARCHIE SANDY H. HUISMAN J. CARROLL T, J. FAITER M. COLLIER C. E. FOSTER WILLIAM FAWELEY E, L, MEYERS J. C. KEEL U. S. MORGAN R. G. VARNON XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL ELMER BROWN DELIMER COPPOCK MURRAY FLYER EDDIE MARKIN MANUEL SANTIAGE MAX FINGERHUT THOMAS WADSWORTH WILLIAM ROSS S. Y. FOGELBERG ANTHONY ATKIEWING �Friday, August 22, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers Wins Smashing Victory; Isthmian Agrees To Union Hiring More Unions Support SlU As the Seafarers strike against the Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany moved rapidly along, more messages of support continued to come in from unions connected with the maritime industry. All pledged to respect SIU picketlines, and some offered any help that the Union requested. Members of the United Financial Employes, whose picketlines in front of the New York Cotton Exchange were bolstered by whitecapped Seafarers last fall,' marched with SIU men in front of Isthmian's fink hiring hall, 68 Trinity Place. Following are the telegrams received this week. Those re­ ceived last week were printed in the LOG dated August 15. We wish you every success in your present endeavors. Our members will respect your picketlines and we offer our moral support. John J. Dolan, General Secretary-Treasurer United Licensed Officers. Local 13198, District 50, United Mine Workers. 4, S, J, The National MEBA has an agreement with the Isthmian Steamship Company and that agreement must be adhered to. Your picketlines will be respected as far as possible. Samuel Hogan, President Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. 4, 4» 4* The Staff Officers Association is with you 100 per qent in this beef with the Isthmian Steamship Company. All members of this organization are under instructions to respect all of your picketlines and to "kid you in any way possible. If we can be of service to you in any way do not hesitate to call on us. All facilities of this organization are at your disposal. Thomas B. Hill, East Coast Representative, Staff Officers Association 4" 4" 4' In reply to your, telegram of Aug. 13 this is to advise you on behalf of Local 2 of American Communications Association, CIO, that we will fully respect your picketlines in your action against Isthmian. Measure of support under discussion and we Will advise you of decision as soon as possible. Murray Winocur, District President. 4. 4 4 This is to inform you that the members of this Lodge com­ posed of Machinists employed in the marine repairs industry in the port of New York fully endorse your action against the Isth­ mian Steamship Company and will respect your picketlines wherever they are established. Alfred J. Klippberg, Lodge 678, International Association of Machinists. NEW YORK, Aug. 21—The fight of the Isthmian Steamship Company, last of the large open shop companies, against the Uniorl Hiring Hall and Ro­ tary Shipping came to an abrupt end today when the company surrendered to the demands set forth by the Negotiating Committee of the Seafarers International Union. As soon as this provision was agreed upon, both the SIU and the SUP held special membership meetings in all ports where it was overwhelmingly voted to accept this victory and to release the 31 Isth­ mian ships which have been tied up. From the beginning of thc"®negotiations, which com­ lopes on govei-nment interfer­ ence under the provisions of the menced soon after the SIU "slave labor" law. was certified by the Nation­ Prospects of such interference, al Labor Relations Board on however, went a-glimmering June 11, the Union held out against the open shop, while the company stubbornly insisted on being able to hire its men any place it wanted. Faced, however, with the com­ plete tie-up of all its ships, and with the knowledge that already 31 vessels were being picketed in United States ports, the com­ pany could not hold out any longer and was forced to accept SIU terms which give Isthmian seamen the protection of Union Hiring and Rotary Shipping without fear or favor. At the time the LOG went to press only the provisions of hir­ ing and wages had been agreed upon. Wording of these sections were practically the same as in other standard contracts, and SIU negotiators are confident that the company will agree to all tile ad­ vanced which the Union has won in the past years.- when the Union changed its tac­ tics and requested Union Se­ curity in the form of higher wages and better working condi­ tions, none of which demands are unlawful even under the terms of the new law. It was then that the Isthmian Steamship Company saw the handwriting on the wall, and made every effort to bring the action to a conclusion. While Isthmian ships were be­ ing tied: up, other lines were al­ lowed to operate normally, there­ by putting the whole pressure on the anti-union subsidiary of the United States Steel Company. Contributions from the member­ ship insured that the strike could continue indefinitely v/ithout draining the Union treasury. This was something that the company had not foreseen and was totally unprepared for. In the beginning, when Isth­ mian was sure that the Union (The fuU text of the contract would be forced to give in be­ will be carried in next week's cause of the Taft-Hartley Act, LOG.) company negotiators refused to Events followed one another bargain in good faith. But when with dizzying swiftness after the SIU strategy changed, and the Union called the strike when it company saw that the Union had became apparent that the com­ no intention of allowing govern­ pany was deliberately.stalling to ment agencies to step in, it be­ force the Sltl past the T-H Act came a different story. deadline of August 22. From the Negotiations, which had been first minute the strike started broken off by the company, were there was never any question as resumed, and this time the com­ to the outcome, although the pany made earnest efforts to company continued ..to pin its' reach a satisfactory settlement. All Hands Solidly Behind Isthmian Strike By PAUL HALL and MORRIS WEISBERGER Co-Chairmen. SIU-SUP Strike Committee With the very sa'me complete inevitable few minor hitches and effectiveness that has marked bits of confusion due, in small our previous beefs, the strike part, to the fact that our or­ now being waged by our or­ ganizations were conducting reg­ ganizations against the last ma­ ular shipping and business ac­ jor hold-out in the anti-union tivities simultaneous with tying ranks — the powerful Isthmian up the ships of one of the larg­ Steamship Company fleet — has est operators in the world. been successfully prosecuted But as quickly as a hitch from the moment the first man arose, it was straightened out, hit the bricks. and the machinery went ahead Our well-oiied strike machin­ on all four. In view of the top ery went smoothly into gear at degree of success that has high­ the stroke of midnight, Tuesday, lighted every phase of this allAug. 12, when it became obvious important struggle, it must be that the company was using ne­ pointed out right here that this gotiations merely to mark time has been largely due to the until the Taft-Hartley Act came overwhelming response of the to their rescue, and that our Isthmian seamen, who are de­ only answer to the stall was to termined that their demands for strike. a Union contract be met by the Joint SIU Strike committees, company. ably backed by the various sub­ From the instant word was committees, turned to 'on the flashed up and down the water­ highly important job. Activities fronts that the SIU-SUP was on were coordinated and timed with the bricks, the Union Halls were clock-like perfection with the flooded with Isthmian seamen i-esult that the entire strike ap­ and their SIU-SUP Brothers paratus clicked soundly. registering for a part in the At the outset there were the strike activity. •. • Aside from a few freeloaders, every man has been pitching in up to the hilt. They know the score and they realize the seri­ ousness of the beef. They are tackling it from that angle. Our strategy in the conduct of the strike has been made as flexible as possible to permit a quick solution to each problem as it arises. This flexibility has been dis­ tinctly successful and from all indications our grip on this beef is gaining power every minute. 31 SHIPS IDLE It appears at the present that the air-tight lock-up of the Isth­ mian fleet in continental U.S. ports shows decidedly that- the beef can be limited to the Isth­ mian company if our present ef­ fectiveness continues. Thirty-one ships now lay idle in American ports, and the shad­ ow hangs over another 30 ex­ pected to pull in shortly. As each of her ships pull in. Isthmian will feel the increasing weight of our striking power until their entire fleet is cut completely out of the shipping picture. Your joint SIU-SUP strike committee feels this is possible —Isthmian can be isolated for attack by the Seafarers. Men of the Isthmian ships are thorough­ ly aroused over the company's pussyfooting ever since the NLRB certified the Seafarers as collective bargaining agent. We can hang up Isthmian un­ til doomsday, if necessary, and conduct our regular shipping ac­ tivities in the usual manner without any great loss to the membership. Our committee feels, therefore, that the answer lies in Isthmian's hands. By the time the SEAFARERS LOG is ready for publication, more definite news as to the po­ tentialities of this strike should be available and your commit­ tee will see to it that the mem­ bership is informed of up-tothe-minute developments. At this point we feel the ef(Continutd on fage 4) And so the Isthmian Steamship Company, the company that everybody except the SIU thought couldn't be beaten, was finally whipped by the solid mili­ tancy of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union. The Union Negotiating Com­ mittee consisted of SecretaryTreasurer J. P. Shuler; New York Agent Paul Hall; SUP Agent Morris Weisberger; and Robert Matthews, Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Cooperation Will Win Beef For Seafarers By WALTER SIEKMANN The all-out strike the Seafar­ ers is now conducting against the Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany is of tremendous import­ ance to every one who sails for a living. Our job action is a militant protest in behalf of all seamen, and is aimed at 'the threat to the union hiring hall and the. system of rotary shipping. Everyone of us must get into this thing and pitch for all we're worth. Our existence depends upon it. Isthmian's stalling on our demand for the union hir­ ing hall provision in the con­ tract we wer§ discussing shows that the company was giving us the run-around. There was no­ thing left for us to do but take the action we did. VICTORY WILL PAYOFF We must win this strike. It may be that we'll have a tough time for a while, but a victory will payoff. The men who are out on the picketlines have been doing a good job. Squads have been carrying our banners and strike posters at all piers holding Isth­ mian ships, in addition to pick­ eting the company's offices here in New York. These men deserve the thanks of every Seafarers for being the first to get out on the line in this important beef. The way to thank them is to lend a hand and show them every Union man is in the beef. As soon as word spread that the Isthmian line was being struck. Seafarers began piling into the Hall asking for assign­ ments and wanting to help in everyway. In order for us to do a bangup job, all hands must join in backing this beef to the limit. Let's all get out there on the point of production and make this beef payoff. Let's show everyone we're ready to go the limit to preserve our union. Keep the Seafarers ball roll­ ing ! » �/ THE SEAFARERS Page Four LOG Isthmian Beef Gets Full Support (Continued from Page 3) ficiency and smooth functioning of the strike committeemen should be called to the member­ ship's attention. These men have given wholeheautedly of their time and en­ ergies to make this beef the suc­ cess it is. They are deserving of the unqualified thanks of every man in the Seafarers. The following are the men who comprise the joint SIU-SUP strike committee and who are charged with handling the details of the beef: Ted Babkowski, A1 Waterman, Bob High, Charlie Tannehill, C. "Russell, P. Rodriguez, B. Denholm and P. Nisensen. Cooperation between the SIU and the SUP in this beef, as in every other joint effort, has been A number one. The two organizations are so thoroughly and completed co­ ordinated in the prdsection of this action that for all practical purposes they are functioning as one highly integrated unit. In fact, the names SIU and SUP have been replaced in strategy talks and strike actiyities by the more accurate term •we.' MONEY TALKS One of the chief considera­ tions in every beef is the mat­ ter of finances. Strikes cost money, although the costs re­ turn in the form of dividends once they are successfully com­ pleted. It takes dough to feed pickets, to transport men to and from the lines, to get out publicity and strike placards. Fortunately, in the current Isthmian beef, there is no drain on our Union funds. Friday, August 22, 1947 Lines On The Picketlines Within ten minutes after the first picketline went up in Brook­ ing the full support of the Am­ lyn, Seafarers saw solid evidence of labor solidarity, and on an erican Federation of Labor—on international plane, too. There was a Greek ship berthed behind all fronts out position is solid. the SS Rider "Victory, and two Greek seamen, returning from a Most important of all is the wild night at Coney Island, refused to go through the lines even membership which has lined up though it meant missing their "ship. The were finally persuaded to the Isthmian ships and is now pass through, but they wished the strikers the best of luck first. responsible for the unqualified i. t 4. success of the beef. The Chief Steward of a ship moored near an Isthmian scow There have been but a few in Baltimore came to the picketline the second day and brought guys found violating the rules with him sandwiches and coffee. The boys tried to pay, but he in effect when the Union is in­ wouldn't take the money. Later they found out that he had volved in a beef. Striking is bought the sandwiches and coffee at the corner restaurant, serious business and striking sea­ and here all the time they suspected him of taking the food men ar,e serious guys. from the ship. When the joint efforts of the t J. i membership of our two organi­ In one of the outports the picket Captain bought some food zations culminates in victory and coffee at a local coffee pot, and paid-for it. About an hour later, over the Isthmian line, the win the owner of the joint came down to the line and returned the will stand as a major achieve­ money. Said that he has jiist found out about thfr strike, and that ment. , he wouldn't accept money frorri men who were walking picketlines When that victory comes, we in a good cause. Sure could use more like him in the world. will have to turn to to get the 4. 44* struck ships in shape. That will They're telling a story about the SIU member who asked take a little time, but we will for picket duty near his home so that his wife could bring leave discussion of that until a the baby for him to watch while she went shopping. Anything change in the situation calls for in "Instructions to Pickets" that covers the situation? it. % % ^ Meanwhile, we are determined A red-headed Chief Engineer stopped up in the New York Hall that victory will be ours. We a few days ago and contributed twenty bucks to the strike fund. will continue prosecution of the Said that a few years ago, when he was a member of the SIU, strike with every bit of our col­ he'd never believed that a bargaining election could be won in lective, energies until Isthmian Istlimian. "But you guys did it," he. finished wonderingly, "and is a Seafarers-contracted c o m I'll bet you win this beef before it's all over." pany. He's sure right—we're winning this beef every day. Until \that time all of us must keep pitching and carrying our share of the fight. The strike committee is happy to announce that the strike is paying for itself, so to speak. Voluntary strike donations have been pouring in from the mem­ bership in all ports to help de­ fray the costs of this all-out fight against the last of the ma­ jor anti-union diehards. The contributions have en­ Usually when a mah dies. abled us to meet the cost of someone, someplace, finds at strike operations without dig­ least one good thing that can ging into the Union treasury. be said about him. Support, too, from other trade This week Pearl Bcrgoff. 73, unions which have pledged to On June 16, the wages of who did the dirty work for respect our picketlines have add­ ed to our determination. Isthmian seamen were in­ scores of anti-labor bosses and By AL KERR Especially important has been corporations, passed away, ^ and creased 11 3/10 per cent/ef­ the support given us by the vinot a single voice was rai.sed in Crews of, the Isthmian ships ing blow to the "company that fective that date with no re­ tally important International sorrow. that have been tied up through couldn't be organized." The com­ troactive pay. Men sailing Longshoremen's Association and out the United States have walk­ pany I'cceived a terrific blow From the ranks of labor there Isthmian did not receive the the Brotherhood of Teamsters, ed off en masse to take up their when only 89 out of over 2000 was only relief that the notorious two top AFL outfits, with whom April six per cent increase positions on the picketline." seamen voted for No Union, and "King of the Sfrikebreakers" had we have e.xcellent relationships. with retroactive pay to Jan­ Here is a real tribute to the when the ships were hung up gone where his dubious talents organizers and the membership 100 per cent last week, the hand­ ,, could no longer be used against uary 1st won- by the SIU SIU MEMBERSHIP of the Seafarers. Every man that writing was there for the com­ men and women striking for de­ from its operators. Backing from every quarter is .shipped Isthmian during our or­ pany to see. cent standards. Thus men sailing Isthmian of the most eneouraging kind. ganizing campaign, or took a part Although no contract has been From the employers there was have no retroactive pay due From our membership, both Is­ in the drive, has every reason signed as yet, Isthmian Steam­ no sentiment. He had been a them for the last wage in­ ship is an organized line. The to feel proud of the job he did. hired hand, doing the bidding of thmian seamen and those sail­ crease. ing in contracted companies; seamen are union men thi'ough "When the Isthmian seamen left the boss who paid him best. In from other labor unions, includ­ their ships they put the crownand through. The company is the fact, they sort of despised him only one refusing to recognize because he betrayed good decent this fact. people, and helped to keep them RESPONSE EXCELLENT chained to foul conditions and sweat-shop wages. Since the beginning of the beef there has been very little confu­ Bergoff started his career in NEW YORK F. Arroyo 2.00 Bill Higgs 35.00 J. B. Gerala 5.00 sion. The manner in which the the 1907 New York longshore2.00 Chris Chabal 2.00 G. Peteusky 5.00 different crews have responded men's strike. The brutality and W. R. Weddingion $3.00 P. Santos H. Gibson 2.00 Mr. Balson 2.50 E. B. Stranach 5.00 has been excellent. terror of the goons he hired gain­ J. Sillak 5.00 E. Castro 3.00 D. Green 2.50 With continued cooperation ed for'him a reputation of being C. Stackpole BALTIMORE 5.00 W. G. Manning 5.00 Deck. Dept. ready to do murder at the bosses' such as has been demonstrated SS Edith J. Paoli 4.00 J. Perla 3.00 SS Cavalier 18.50 request. to date, there can be no doubt of L. Taylor • 5.00 L. Cepeda Markos Franygos $2.00 2.00 Black Gang the continuance of a solid strike D. N. Mackie 5.00 L. Maldonado 2.00 front. No part played by any GORY BATTLEFIELD 3.00 SS Cavalier 1.00 Joe Gmicielski A. Winnick 4.00 L. Nieves 3.00 member in this action can be 3.00 W. Fitzpatrick 2.00 Jess Gillette Next, McKee's Rocks, Pennsyl­ R. Annon 2.00 J. Rosario 2.00 deemed too small. 2.00 T. Suarez 2.00 W. W. DeHaven vania, was turned into "an armed J. F. Minnadon 5.00 J. Q. Nunn, Jr. 2.00 5.00 B. Demham 5.00 F. P. Jeffords It is fhe dovetailing of the camp and a gory battlefield" by P. C. Murray 4.00 G. Baver 2.00 work of aU seamen involved in 5.00 J. Heitzenroeder 2.00 Dominick Rizzo his strikebreaking minions. J. Kory 2.00 P. Alvarez 2.00 this one major undertaking that 2.00 R. Michalem 4.00 Jimmie Avant The 1910 trolley strike in Phil- M. Trocha 5.00 S. Escobar 2.00 will enable us to succeed. 5.00 SUP 4084 5.00 Bill Hall adelpha was also honored by the R. Yantz 5.00 J. Evans 2.00 3.00 Receipt No. 89372 5.00 Louis S. Rizzo The men who have piled off "Red Demon's" attention. In less F. C. Merritt 5.00 R. Hall 2.00 the Isthmian ships are being 5.00 D. D. Sihler 5.00 Hans Spiegal than two months his wild men Y. R. Tallberg 5.00 Nestor Tollinchi 2.00 given the privilege of shipping 5.00 D. A. Ortiz 5.00 P. Paglia killed 16 men, women and child­ F. C. Rose 5.00 R. R. Hightower 2.00 on our contracted ships. On our 3.00 L. Cruz 5.00 E. J. Murphy ren. H. S. Rose 5.00 J. C. Jarrett 2.00 ships they will see at first hand 3.00 P. Almocera 5.00 Walter Cadinan In all, Bcrgoff's career spanned W. S. Varro 5.00 A. D. Dickerson 5.00 the benefits we ai-e fighting for 3.00 P. Cheklin 5.00 Rob. E. Powell 20 years of industrial strife. He N. D. Abernathy 5.00 C. G. Kerfoot 2.00 F. L. Allen 5.00 Chris Christiansen ,.2.00 in the Isthmian fleet. Emasspd a fortune of $10,000,000 E. J. Laskowski 5.00 J. "V". Russell 2.00 3.00 R. F. Wilker 5.00 Rew Ward If one or more of these Isth­ but was directly responsible for N. Bo.ssanyi 5.00 J. C. Bynum 5.00 mian men are shipmates aboard 2.00 R. Encarnacion' 5.00 N. D. Hensen the death's of 54 workers whose F. E. Serra 5.00 R. J. Barrios 2.00 a ship with you, show him the 3.00 M. Loubriel 5.00 L. M. Tibbetts only crime was that they re­ J. Bove 5.00 G. C. Gillikin 2.00 score and give him a hand. 5.00 Leroy Hite 2.00 L. Moreno fused to sell their labor at slave H. V. Gimes 5.00 G. Bell 4.00 2.00 Juan Soto 5.00 Charlie Zobal Just remember that these men R. F. Johnson rates. 5.00 C. P. Albury 2.00 have not had the privilege of 2.00 R. Gapse 5.00 Frank Sturgis 5.00 C. L. Massey 2.00 riding union ships and may not 5.00 Harry Proctor Bergoff is gone, but he will not A. Pacuinos 2.00 J. Jarasulla 5.00 R. W. Squires 2.00 know thd SIU shipboard pro­ 3.00 J. Soares 5.00 Harrison be forgotten. His kind will never M. B. Eubanks 5.00 J. K. Presnell 2.00 cedure. 5.00 Malcoolm Rost 3.00 L. Kranczyk rise again as long as American P. J. Huff 5.00 A. E. Ball 3.00 4.00 N. Singh 5.00 Stan. Kasmirsky workingmen keep their ranks U. Pipinen With the fine spirit and co­ 5.00 A. J. Raifsnider 2.00 operation shown by Isthmian sea­ 3.00 E. J. Benson 3.00 J. Garcia solid, and are willing to defend E. W. Friedrick 1.00 T. N. Olsen 2.00 W. R. Stone 2.00 men, SIU members, and the other 5.00 S. Weiss their rights against scabs, anti- P. Ortiz 2.00 K. Jensen 3.00 H. M. Lughton 2.00 seamen's unions, we should win 5.00 E. F. Kurdylor labor governments, and money G. Pacheco hungry bosses. this beef in typical SIU style. King Of Finks Dies—Lived MuchTooLong Isthmian Seamen Only Company Ignores Fact Isthmian Seamen Are Union Honor Roll Of Isthmian Strike I-r :s �Friday, August 22,-1947 THE SEArFARERS LOG Page Fire No Isthmian Ship Moves In Any U.S. Port C i- ? . ^ 'i-.; VV . .#p New Orleans pickets locked up the cotton warehouse tighter than a Philadelphia ginmill on Sunday. As soon as the word went out that the strike was on. N. O. Seafarers hit the line, 'osolved to stay out until Isthmian signed a real SIU contract. From the CIO Shipyard Workers. Regional Director Charles A. Leone brought a message of complete support, and thanked the Seafarers for the help they had given the Shipyard Workers ?n the past. • J. P. Shuler. A&G Secre­ tary-Treasurer. and chairman of the Union's Negotiating Com­ mittee. chairs the stop work meeting at Manhattan Center. The meeting went on record to stay out on strike until Isth­ mian met our just demands. Co-chairmen of the Strike Committee, Paul Hall, left, and Morris Weisberger, made reports on'the situation. Word from the outports indicated a full tie-up when-the pin was pulled. Both committee heads toid of the set up in the Port of New York, and explained ho# the strategy was being integrated with other ports where Isthmian ships were berthed. Both talks were enthusiastically received. Walking the picketline in Baltimore is like walking the line anywhere. The weather was okay when this picture was taken, and all the men expressed confidence that the action would end in a Seafarers victory. Thafs the right spirit! Captain William Ash. Secre­ tary-Business Manager Local 88. MM8i:P. gave a talk which analyzed how the Taft-Hartley Law could'be used by big busi­ ness to curb labor's hard-won rights. Appreciation for past help from the SIU was voiced by UFE President Dave Keefe, who volunteered the aid of his entire organization in our fight. Later UFE members appeared on Seafarers picketlines. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Friday, August 22, 1947 San Juan Reports Good Shipping; Beefs, Performers Squared Away By SALVADOR COLLS SAN JUAN—Shipping out of a lot of guys hold off until they this island poi't has been tops this hit this port before they start past week, but business hasn't their hell-raising. This does not kept pace. Most men prefer to do the Union any good in enhold their payment of dues until forcing its contracts, they hit the payoff port, al-1 We are doing our best not to though, by the'same token, sev- 'give the companies a chance to eral crews have made dues pay-' throw this sort of activity in our face when our contracts come up ments while tied up here. , f , - for renegotiation; any contmuThe week s usual crop of beefs ^ ^•r. , , „ , ance of this practice will become came up and all were settled , T,, , real ammunition for the ship­ satisfactorily. One in particular owner. occurred aboard the Mormactide, MEMBERSHIP MANDATE West Coast ship. I wish to impress this on. memThe ship's Skipper and Mate - needed reorienting as to what a'bers coming to the Island. We ' union contract meant. "lust do our job and .save the performing for ashore. If the The ship's Bosun has to leave senoritas of the ship for the hospital, so the ^pp^^j two officers decided they didn t here, that's all well and want a replacement. The Deck ggg^. ^ut if it causes any disDelegate gave me a, buzz and I ptjgn aboard the ships, I'll take went down to the ship. drastic action as requested by the After a short talk, I managed membership to clean up the perto change their minds. It was formers and gashounds. 8 p. m. when I finished, but I' if the drunks can't understand found a Bosun and sent him \^rijy they are pulled off and given down to the ship. a shoreside vacation, the reason The vessel also had some over-, is simple; We cannot give the time beefs which are going to operators an excuse to break our be held until they hit the pay- contracts. . I'll do my part down here, let's off port. all continue to do our part on COMMANDS FROM TOP the ships. Another beef was aboard the Half Knot where the Wiper was being ordered around by the Chief Mate. Because he refused to take orders from the Chief, he was fired. California AFL Backs Seafarers, NO NEWS?? Reelects Lundeberg To Office Silence Ihis week from Ihe Branch Agents of th^ follow­ ing ports: BUFFALO ASHTABULA MILWAUKEE JACKSONVILLE SAVANNAH MOBILE BALTIMORE NEW ORLEANS GALVESTON CHICAGO The cceadline toi port re­ ports, monies due, etc« ii the Monday preceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the. current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. No Isthmian Vessels In Tampa So Seafarers Head For Hot Spots We are insisting that his trans­ By SONNY SIMMONS portation be paid due to the fact that the Wiper is supposed to TAMPA — Although we can't vessels has slowed down quite a take orders from the Engineers (JQ much to materially aid the bit during the past week; We and not the Mates. present strike against -Isthmian had several ships in port during Even if the Skipper wants the due to the fact that this port has the week, but none of them Were Wiper to do a job, he still must only had two Isthmian ships in in the need of replacements. The number, of men on the consult the Engineers first. We two years, we know from past shouldn't have too much trouble experience that Tampa men are beach has increased, but we ex­ out in other ports • with their pect that they will hit something with this beef.' shoulders to the wheel. due in next week. On the other side of the scoreSome of the boys on the beach Politics now have the .spot­ sheet, I had to pull three men here have • picked up the strike light in this town. The city's off one of the Waterman ships fever. Maybe among those men citizenry is about to elect because of their regular habit of who have roughed it aboard Mayor, City Judge and seven Al­ getting, drunk and refusing to Isthmian ships, it's a spirit of dermen. What we really need turn to. revenge, but anyway, they're down here is a whole new slate, We have had a lot of beefs bailing out of the Port of Tampa but that won't be as the City about performers making things via train, bus, box car and plane Judge is unopposejj. -tough for the men who ace out to the ports where pickets are HOT RACE EXPECTED to do their work, and a good per­ standing watch over Isthmian centage of the squawks are com­ ships. The Mayor, however, has plenty ing up right here in San Juan. of competition as have the Al­ To those boys able to leave this dermen. This City Executive is Because we are about 1400 town go our best wishes. We miles from the U. S., it seems that know they will do their best and reflect credit on this fair port. Go to it boys, the eyes of Tampa are upon you. Great Lakes Tonnage Reaches New Record GOOD TURNOUT Last week, when we held our SAULT STE. MARE, Mich.— stop-work meeting, along with Here are some eye-opening fig­ all other SIU Branches along the ures to mull over in your mind for some of you Seafarers who coast, we had two SIU ships in '! port. The meeting was a real don't realize that the Great Lakes I success with about 100 Book men area is one of the world's busiest commercial areas, especially I •when it comes to the shipping of I meeting, the membership showed fine spirit and Lakes cargo. eagerness to contribute to the no friend of the union working During the month of July, beef. Out of the meeting came man. 1947, ships which passed through a plan for action should the opThe Judge, no saint either, likes to toss $15 fines at the the Soo Locks carried a record portunity present itself, but'at guys who stop fof a beer or two. breaking 16,218,694 tons of the moment it looks like we won't freight. This exceeded the rec­ get the opportunity to put it in That'fc no over - statement, ord for'the corresponding month effect as there isn't even a hint either. Last May, there were in 1946 by 1,232,962 tons of cargo. of an Isthmian ship pulling in" over ten thousand arrests and fines for drunkenness, which is Of this huge total for July, here. more than the city previously 1947, 13,441,976 tons were ac­ We're with our fellow Seafar­ tiad in a whole year. counted for by iron ore alone. ers in the out-ports who are get­ It's not that everyone ii\ town For the first four months ofi ting a first hand crack at the tias suddenly gone on a binge, the 1947 navigation season on Isthmian scows. Our only regret t's just that .the Chief of Police, the Lakes, 52,293,986 tons of car­ is that Isthmian couldn't spare obeying the Mayor's orders, is go have passed through the Soo us just one ship so we could let' out to see how many people can Locks, and 52 millions of tons our strike machine roll. be pinched.. It's getting so bad, ain't hay. Brothers! Shipping on our contracted I'm afraid to ask for root beer. By W. H. SIMMONS SAN FRANCISCO — With one the beef, payoff and one sign on this week, | We called special meeting it would appear that shipping is Thursday at 9 a. m. and gave not too good out here, but, on the the membership the score on the contrary, it remains good in all beef. We got excellent cooperaratings with a shortage of En- tion right from the start and gine Department me_n. things have been running very The sole payoff 'was the re­ smoothly ever since. turning crew of one of the ves­ This is the time for real mili­ sels delivered to the India Steam­ tancy and those seamen who ship Company of Calcutta. The come to the forefront in every crew was flown to San Francisco tough situation are showing their and everything'came off in good true worth—that's about 100 per style. cent_of the men here. The sign on was the Albert K. iSTHMIAN 100 PROOF Smiley of Waterman. She took We haven't had any gashound on a crew and pushed off for trouble since the beef got under San Juan. way and we don't expect to have On the local labor front, the any in the future. The men here California State Federation of are concentrating on Isthmiari Labor has just concluded its con- and not Old Crow, vention with our President, HarIn addition to keeping Isthry Lundeberg, reelected as one mian buttoned up, we e.xpect to of the vice-presidents. At the hang the hook on the Crowley convention, all AFL affiliates towboats unless Mr. Crowley pledged their all-out support to comes to his senses. We will give" our fight with Isthmian and the but with more dope on this if a Taft-Hartley Act. strike becomes a reality. The two Isthmian ships in port This is the best place in the here are tied up tight with con­ world for any kind of outdoor tinuous pic*ketlines on the move activity, and by that I mean in front of the scows. When the walking a picketline. There's strike call came in from Head­ nothing anywhere that can beat quarters, we wasted no time in the good old California sunshine; shaping up our picketlines and •wte've really been out there soaksetting up committees to handle ing up the vitamins from Old Sol. Isthmian Man Are Told The Score, And All Hit The Bricks In Philly By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA—Well, here A new service to the east coas.t we go again the march is on— of South America from this port this time it is the Isthmian line. was announced here by the Dan­ I have seen many a crew hit ish-owned Torm Line. The ports the dock ih the past, but my hat to be serVed include Manaus, is off to the crews of the SS North Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Montgomery City, East Point Santos and La Plata. The first Victory and the Baton Rouge vessel, the Heedis, is scheduled Victory. -> to sail from here about Septem­ These men were only told once ber 2. Subsequent sailings will what the score was and, believe be monthly. me, every man answered the call. Full operation of the new Everybody here is greatly in­ schedule is anticipated by the end terested in this strike as this of the year, when it is expected company is very powerful; m a dozen ships, including three fact, it is the last of the Mohicans under construction now in Den­ and it looks like those men are mark, will be in operation. going to follow their usual line The same line now operates of resistence. I believe that they vessels from here to Portugal, are on the wrong track this time, both shores of the Mediterranas by now ithey must be con­ en, the Adriatic and into the vinced that we mean business. Black Sea. We went aboard the SS Robin Salvaging operations to refloat Goodfellow, a ship which crewthe R. W. McDonald barge, which ed up in the Port of Baltimore. was sunk in a collision with an­ Most of the men were only aboard other barge several weeks ago, the ship from 2 to 5 days, and were started. Masters and pilots the way that they met our ap­ of other vessels were instructed peal for funds was a sight to see. to slow down their ships and pro­ We collected $135—every man in ceed with unusual caution in the the crew donated and, believe vicinity of the work about 150 me, this crew should be com­ yards south of Pea Patch Island. mended for their spirit. Mayor Bernard Samuel and NO LOYALTY members of his cabinet made I see by the local papers that their annual inspection of the certain officials in Washington Port of Philadelphia. The -in­ are going to Europe on the spection party looked over Pier Queen Mary. I wonder what is 80, South,"where $300,000 is be­ the matter with American ships. ing spent on a pier-widening pro­ Isn't there a Merchant Marine ject. Ultimately is it anticipated Act oT 1936 forbidding govern­ that $3,000,000 will be spent to« ment officials from traveling on make that pier one of the largest foreign ships? in the world. • �»y Friday. August 22, 1947 New York Free Of Beefs, Except One—Isthmian By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Although we're right in the middle of a big beef, the Isthmian strike, things are relatively quiet on our contracted ships. During the past week we were almost a beef-free port. This is one time we were glad to see that things were running smooth­ ly on our ships, as we have been very busy with the strike. During the course of the strike we are, of course, still cohering the regular number of ships that hit this port. At the moment we have between forty and fifty ships here, all of them having beqn covered by a Patrolman. Our staff of Patrolmen has really been doing a terrific job dui-ing the past week. With most of them functioning on one of the strike committees, they have been hard-pressed to fulfill their regular duties. THE SEAFARERS WHERE LEAFLETS ARE BORN LOG Page Seven Boston Seafarers Halt Vacations To Help Out In Isthmian Strike By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON—The main topic of conversation around the port at the moment is the Isthmian strike. The members are com­ ing in from all over New Eng­ land, interrupting well - earned vacations at the North and South shore resorts, to get on the picketline against Isthmian. Only one Isthmian scow was in port when the pin was pulled —the SS Cape San Diego, just returned from a 4-month trip. She had already finished dis­ charging her cargo for Boston, and the boilermakei-s were woi king on one of the boilers v.hen action started. Just as soon as the pickets took their stations, the boilermakers picked up their tools and headed for home. The entire cj'ew followed, including the Stewards Department, which wa."! comprised mainly of NMU book members. The Union is housing and feed­ ing the crew as long as is neccessary — with all hands hoping to get paid off shortly in order to do their picketing in their respective home ports. With every Isthmian vessel in the U.S. held tight. Isthmian of­ ficials should soon realize that Isthmian's long reign as a ^non­ union, no-contracf outfit is over. BUSINESS AS USUAL Other than the Isthmian beef, business continues as usual, and for this area, business and ship­ ping has been very good indeed. The tankers still come in reg­ With this machine reams of information and publicity were ularly; this week the SS Wolf turned out during the strike. Running the machine is Brother Creek, SS Casa Grande, and the Hugh Eatherton. SS Stone River paid off in Port­ land, Maine. Only the Wolf Creek was coastwise, the other two were in from six-months' voyages. SHIP WILL BE COVERED good job of hamstringing the^ment and our own Seafarers InBy FRED FARNEN Of the three tankers, only the Don't worry about your ship unions and making us liable to ternational Union in particular. SS Casa Grande caused any real DETROIT—For the past three all kinds of court action and dam­ not being covered, however, for That is why it's now doubly trouble. It seems as though this they'll get around to you. It may months, we!ve been up to our age suits. important to accept our respon­ scow carried a Purser who was take them a little longer than ears in revising, amending and As a result, we are now forced sibilities as Seafarers, and see a souvenir hunter to the ex­ rewriting the SIU contracts on into the position of demanding that our everj' gain is secured usual, but they'll be there. clusion of everything else, in­ We are not pushing our regu­ the Lakes in order that we can that certain union security and until the defeat of this evil law. cluding the recording of over­ lar duties into the background, as maintain our record of having protection clauses be included in time turned in to him by the WHAT TO DO ai-rangements have been made the best contracts on the Lakes our new agreements. i Department heads. for carrying out our routine af­ with the best wages, hours, over­ Numerous contracts were signWhat are these responsibilities, No .one who saw this guy had fairs in addition to waging the time ^ and conditions. , ed before this became apparent. and what should we do to pro­ ever seen his like before—his Revising and rewriting these strike. tect our Union? medical theories were something This week, business and ship­ contracts was only the beginning |.^g ^hem in our newest agreeFirst, we must pledge ourselves to an interne's nightmare, such ping have taken a decided spurt Since then we ve had to meetij^^j^^g to attend all Union meetings and as prescribing Sloan's liniment for the better. We have a good with our various contracted opThe.se clauses are in line with participate to our fullest possible for a very severe sunburn, giv­ number of ships in port with erators and negotiate these new the ones included in the Unitedextent. That way we learn the ing a crewmember with a lacer­ jobs in bountiful supply on the agreements. Naturally, the op­ Mine Workers latest contracts, SIU score, and can pass the word ated hand a roll of bandage and erators don't want to give us 2nd deck. and furnish some measure of un­ along to others who don't know telling him to hurry aft and put Among the ships in port is a anything approximating our de­ ion protection. it. it on himself because he, the good number of tankers. For a mands. They're depending on Secondly, we must hold our Purser, couldn't stand the sight However, in themselves they while we had very few of these the Taft-Hartley Act to whittle do not completely protect the Union meetings aboard every of blood. ships hitting this port, but now down all unions. SIU vessel at least once every But losing about two or three As a result of the operators' Union from damage suits and two weeks. In addition, we must they're tying up with regularity. sheets of recorded and approved responsibility for the actions of Since the beginning of the desires to stall in every possible elect responsible departmental overtime was the headache for the members and authorized rep­ strike, the membership in the way before signing any new con­ delegates at these meetings, and resentatives of the union. port of New York has come tracts, it's really been a tough go see that they take up our beefs through with voluntai,*y dona­ trying to complete these agree­ OUR RESPONSIBILITY / / under the contract in true SIU tions to the strike fund. The ments and get them signed be­ style. That's why we in the SIU must money the men donated has been fore the August 22 deadline, When our duly elected Dele­ join with the entire AFL and the when some of the more stringent quite a tidy sum and has en­ gates fail to perform in a satis­ abled New York to operate with­ provisions of the Taft-Hartley organized labor of our country factory manner, it's up to us to in an attempt to defeat the out touching our regular strike Act go into effect. vicious provisions of the Taft- remove them and see that they We're glad to state at this time fund. are replaced by competent union Seamen's dough comes hard, that this tough job is just about Hartley Act, and also defeat members. and it is an indication of their completed—the job of getting all those company-paid legislators terrific desire to put this beef of our new contracts negotiated wbo passed this rotten, openCALL THE HALL on ice when they come up with and signed—and they should be shop legislation. It's our duty when in doubt Until this is done, and we have the big sums of dough that have all signed, sealed and delivered about an unsatisfied beef to see before the momentous date of gotten rid of these reactionaries been handed out. that we get the right kind of ad-1 August 22. who act as puppets for the EXCELLENT COORDINATION vice before going off half-cocked. I Chaniber of Commerce and the UNION PROTECTION Stop for a minute and call the Patrolman and the paymasThe men out of the lines have various big-business unions like ter, who set up his payroll on One of the more important you're in doubt. been giving us first rate coop­ the National Association of Man­ Hall when , , . . ,. the basis of the overtime turnpoints which have come up re­ eration since the beginning of Don t start a job action on the . ui n ufacturers, we are going to have , , . , • u. u • 1 ed in to him by the Purser, cently, since passage of the Taftthe strike. We know what is go­ which might be a violation, TJ. 4 i i j ^ i , • to watch our responsibilities as spot ^ It took two days of checking ing on in the vicinity of the Hartley Act, is that of union pro­ union members. of the contract, and cost your i , 4u 4. TT • 41. 1 ji 1 11 . individual overtime sheets struck vessels at all times, thanks tection. This vicious Bill does a Union thousands of dollars in 44, • -,4 By this, we mean that it is the damages! against the payroll in order to to the fine job of coordination responsibility of each and every get the situation squared away. between area commanders, pick­ moments he is also giving us a This doesn't mean for one min- It should be superfluous to add member of the Seafarers, from et captains and the strike com­ hand in paying off ships. the newest rookie to the man uft- that the SIU is retreating that tlie Purser will not be sailmittee. This isn't the time to worry who has been carrying a book from it's militant course of ac­ ing with Pacific Tankers any Isthmian doesn't have any of about the boys on Capitol Hill, since the start of the SIU, to tion in fighting for the rights of more. its ships tied up along Manhat­ but I wish someone would collar learn the Unfon By-Laws and the members at all times. tan, instead they are over in the boys down there and square PERFORMERS SCARCE Constitution, and to learn the It does mean that we must Hoboken, Staten Island and them away on the rough deal be­ contents of the various contracts know our By-Laws,. Constitution, The SS Stone River payoff Brooklyn, places which are dif­ ing given alien seamen. which SIU members are sailing and Contract before acting. When was without incident. It is ficult to reach. under. A GOOD DEED in doubt, get the advice of your worthy of mention, however, The 'transportation Committee, Union officials. This is a must. We have won When thees boys get back from that the campaign against per­ headed by Patrolman Jimmy the best contracts in the entire They are your duly elected rep­ formers is definitely showing ex­ Sheehan, has taken care of that mending their political fences, if and the men are out there' in that's possible, they should do marine industry through the resentatives, and they should cellent results; for on both of plenty of time for the changing something that does somebody blood and sweat of many Sea­ know the necessary facts for these tankers, which were gone some good, such as granting citi­ farers. Now, we must pledge our­ your advice. Follow this course from the States a long time, of the guard. French Michelet has been gra­ zenship to alien seamen with two selves to hold on to these gains of action, and be guided in your there was absolutely no sign of for the present, and make it pos­ actions at all time by good old John Barleycorn's presence. cious enough to donate his serv­ years seatime. sible to win even better con­ common horse sense. And, too, the crews of both In my book, no men are more ices to the port of New York dur­ tracts in the future. That way you'll be a credit to vessels remembered their Bro­ ing the beef. Grateful for the worthy of citizenship than these As we stated before, under this the SIU, and carry on the same thers in the hospital to the ex­ noble gesture of Brother Miche­ men who did a firat class job for Taft-Hartley Act, every possible fighting traditions of the SIU tent of $34.00 from the boys on let, the Strike Committee has this country during the war. I attempt 'will be made to sabo­ that have made the SIU the the Casa Grande and $41.00 from, made him Chief Bum of the hope someone in the chambers of tage the organized labor move- strong union that it is today. the gang on the Stone River. Congress agrees with me. Bumming Squad. In^^his spare |/.. . 1' r:•' Great Lakes District Revising Contracts �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 22. 1947 Organizer Reports On Seafarers' Drive Keep Her Steady As She Goes To Organize Lakes Non-Union Seamen We ell know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Aitend the shoresido meetings, and take- an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a. ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enem'es. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. 6. Study your contracts and shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and by-laws. details will be printed in the tire Great Lakes to become SIUminded. Day by day, as the LOG. DETROIT — Recently, we've WYANDOTTE—"Contract pro­ strength of the SIU increases, had a number of queries from posals for the Wyandotte fleet that of the LCA, NMU, and LSU 5ome of the seamen sailing the decreases. unorganized Great Lakes fleets Wyandotte ships, Each additional SIU contract on which we're concentrating is additional proof, if any is need­ our organizational drive, as to ^ ^heir consideration, ed, that the SIU leads on the how soon they are ^ goingjo have ^ are based upon Lakes when it comes to the best elections aboard their ships. | the men sailing the Wyandotte contracts with the best wages, These men are becoming r.r-,r . . U • ships, and will then be given to huui"s and conditions. anxious for SIU contracts bring-company for their consideraThe day when the shipowner's ing SIU wages, overtime, hours demands are based union, the Lakes Carriers Asso­ and conditions to their ships.; suggestions ciation, ruled the roost on the That's why they want to know Lakes has passed into the limbo the score about the SIU organi­ be ready for the company by the of forgotten things. zational progress. With every election that the According to Hoyle time this article goes to press. Kitchen, a real SIU oldWe'll try to brief the present Meanwhile, passes have been SIU wins, and with every peti­ timer whom the entire crew status of all companies for which issued to SIU repre-sentatives to tion that the SIU files, the even­ ^ liked and enjoyed working with, the SIU has petitioned the NLRB board both the Huion and Wyan­ tual death knell of the LCA be­ lott of ships, and I've said this fpi. the same «:n7-nrt way wnx' .-jl-mnt fho He felt about the to conduct, elections, so that dotte vessels in order to keep in comes that much plainer to the before—but I'll say it again: crew; that made it one big these seamen" will know what's contact with the men sailing average Lakes seaman. Until a better ship comes along happy family. what and why. That way we'll these .ships and see that there is Frantically, these open shop I'll string along with the QuinOnly one hitch marred the bring everyone up to date on the no discrimination for Union ac­ advocates are reaching for any ones; in my book she is the otherwise smooth job. A couple progress of the Seafarers on the tivities pending the signing of straw, just as a dying man does. cleanest ship that has fallen my of the crewmembors-disregarded Lakes. That's why the LCA is playing lot to payoff. SIU contracts. my warning to declare any sou­ HURON—Contract negotiations ball behind the scenes with the The Fi-ancisco Quinones, South venirs they might have to Cus­ HANNA—This case is still be­ with the Huron management are stooge outfit Lakes Sailors Atlantic, just returned from a toms. proceeding slowly. Union con­ fore the NLRB in Washington Union. trip, to England, Sweden and They tried to get through the tract proposals have been sub­ awaiting a decision on the inclu­ They hope that through this other North European countries, gate and were nabbed. The up­ sion of the Stewards in the bar­ mitted to the management, and gaining unit. Apparently little stooge outfit they can bamboozle and when I crawled aboard her shot was that they were detain­ they are now considering them. or no action may be expected some of the seamen into shying for the usual formality and rou­ ed a day or so in their rush to Another meeting is scheduled from the NLRB on cases of this away from the SIU. They under­ tine of handling a payoff, I was get home and paid a fine. for the near future, and further nature until after August 22, at estimate the -intelligence of Lakes overwhelmed by the cleanliness It would have been much of everything aboard. which time some of the more' seamen! easier to declare the stuff, but Lakes seamen have been under drastic provisions of the TaftIn particular, the Stewards they learned a lesson and will the heel of the Lake Carriers As­ Department was sparkling. The no doubt sing out the next time Hartley Act become effective. The SIU has two representa­ sociation for too long. Now they ice bo.xes and storerooms were they bring anything into the tives in Washington working on see in the SIU a means of sal­ like nothing I've seen; strictly countiy. the Hanna, Wilson, Kinsman vation. They're not going to be according to the Hoyle of SIU James Drawdy (Steinbrenner) and Shenango fooled by any company-con- standards. Waller Siekmann cases trying to expedite them as trolled substitutes like the LSU, There were a few minor re­ much as possyble. However, they and the NMU is a dying issue. pairs needed on the ship and By CARL GIBES and haven't been too successful as yet. They want the kind of Union the Delegates, right on the hall, Educate Them FRANK MORAN representation, job security and had used the new repair form WILSON—As previously noted, MONTREAL—One of the ma­ contracts that only the SIU can and it looked like quick action jor problems that confronts us DULUTH — We had a rather' the Wilson election is tied up in on that score. amusing experience recently V/ashington pending a decision as bring them. in our Canadian organizing The Delegates did an excellent drive, is the education of the They want the SIU, and come which shows how the LSU op­ to whether or not the Stewards erates on the Lakes. A man off .and Utility Engineers should be hell or high water, these Lakes job, too, in preparing the ship Canadian Seaman. one of the ships docked here included in the bargaining unit seamen aren't going to be con­ for the payoff, so there was For over ten years the ma­ came up to the hall and asked, Action is being demanded by the tent until the entire Lakes .has really very little for Patrolman jority of the Seamen have been SIU, but no results so far. gone SIU. That's • what they Siekmann and myself to do. under the yoke of the commie "Is this the LSU hall?" Bosun on the ship was Ber- CSU and, as is always the case We informed the Brother that KINSMAN (STEINBRENNER) want, and we'll see they get it! when the commies gel next to this was the SIU-AFL hall, and —This election, too, is being held! he looked at us in a surprised up in Washington awaiting a deihe workers, the only Unionism manner, commenting |,|Why, I|ci.s;'jn from the moribund NLRB that is taught them is fed di­ rectly from Moscow. was led to believe that the LSU in regard to inclusion of the Stewwas affiliated with the AFL!" ard in the election unit. Since we opened up the Hall in Montreal the CvSU has been So we took time off from ouri SHENANGO — While not tied conducting a dirt campaign organizing activities to explain yp over the bargining unit, the By STANLEY WARES in detailed fashion that the LSU Shenango case is being held up among its members in an at­ was a one-horse outfit with no pending the ordering of an elec­ CLEVELAND — The following guys who have ridden this tempt to discourage them from outside affiliations, and not in tion by tlie NLRB. The com­ letter regarding the lousy open scow more than once up and joining the SIU. any way connected with the AFL. pany refused to consent to an shop conditions prevailing aboard down the Lakes stand it is be­ They have not been very suc­ We further enlightened the election as a stalling gesture, and the Hanna ships was received by cessful on this score, .so they yond me. What a marvelous Brother as to the strength of the that's why it's necessary for the this office, and we pass it along have resorted to strong arm tac­ constitution they mmst have! SIU on the Lakes in direct com­ Board to order one. tics against our organizers and to you LOG readers, because we The SIU could really do a lot parison to both the LSU and the men that have quit their TOMLINSON—A petition was think that the Brother who sent to remedy conditions on these NMU. recently filed with the NLRB for it in deserves a vote of thanks Hanna ships! The object of phony outfit. When he left, our friend was This is all old stuff to veteran an election in this fleet, and pre­ from any of the unorganized sea­ the management seems to be an SIU convert and assured us liminary hearing will be held on men sailing aboard Hanna, or along the lines of creating more SIU organizers and does not that he was going back to his Aug. 18 to discuss the possibili- any other open shop Lakes fleet. work, rather than doing some­ worry them too much, providing ship to give the real score to the thing .about saving the sweat that they get a little assistance •ties of holding a consent election other men aboard. Dear Brothers: and labor of the men sailing from our own members. on the Tomlinson ships. More We leave it to your imagina­ One of the best ways of help­ information on this case will be the ships. Recently, I sent in a pledge tion as to whether or not he was ing is this; Whenever you hap­ These cabins are never cov­ printed just as soon as it is avail­ card while sailing on the Ed­ still an LSU member after he able. pen to be in port with any Ca­ ered with canvas, and it means ward J. Berwind (unorganized left the SIU hall! nadian Ships, try to get the sougee from A to Z every load SCHNEIDER—An NLRB hear­ Hanna ship), but I left that guys aboard your scow and let MARITIME COUNCIL of coal we carry. They use air ing is scheduled on the Schneider job and tried out another Han­ chisels day or night; it doesn't them see for themselves the We attended the AFL Maritime case for August 18, and matters na ship because, someone told make any difference on her. sort of a deal we have on SIU Trades Department Port Council concerning this fleet will be me that Hanna was a good out­ However, the 2nd Mate stop­ ships. meeting held at Ashland last thoroughly discussed at this fit. Now I know that the infor­ This is the best education that ped the men from scraping out­ Sunday. Brother Einar Nordaas, meeting. Just as soon as we have mation was sure a bum steer! these guys can get, so go to it side my door one night when I Duluth Port Agent, went with something on this fleet, we'll I've just completed one of threatened to quit at Allouez, fellows. Every man an organizer! us, and we had a very complete print the information in the LOG the worst trips every made in pay or no pay. Mike Quirke -discussion on a number of differ­ to keep the seamen informed. my 30 years of intermittent I'm telling you. Brother, I'm ent problems confronting AFL sailing. The ship of my latest OTHER FLEETSnot a Tnember of the SIU, but Union in the Lakes area. experience is the Albert E. if I didn't think the SIU could This Duluth Area Port Coun­ Several other Great Lakes Heekin, where working condi­ be of immeasurable advantage cil is a-smoothly operating group, fleets are on the SIU organiza­ tions are the most unsatisfac­ in forcing corrections aboard and we had a first hand oppor­ tional concentration list. How­ tory and sleep is at a premium All applications for unemploy­ these ships, I wouldn't bother ment insurance in New York tunity to see them in action for ever, these companies are in vary­ due to night and day airhamto write. the first time. ing states of progress. Some of mer chipping. City must be made through the w. s. c. offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ Brother Slaughter, ILA leader them are just about ripe for an These' leeches are not only p. S.—I'm unloading this stead of the District offices, as in this area, is chairman of the election, and other ai-e develop­ after a man's last ounce of trip, and will drop in and tell formerly. " Council and does a swell job of ing a little slower. ' work force, but they're also chairing. you who WSC really is! .Eventually, we expect the en- out to get his blood. How the By PAUL WARREN The Patrolmen Say.,: Seaman Can Tell SIU From Poor imitations Now Not A Seafarer, But Hanna Trip Showed Him What Lakes Score Is Attention Members! �Friday. August 22, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine The Log Visits A Lakes Carrier 'J Here is what the SS Boardman, Huron Transportation Company, looks like as preparations are made to go aboard her. She's tied-up at the Detroit docks, unloading a cargo of cement. The Boardman is a spic-and-span ship with a full S U crew, who ere waiting none-too-patienlly for a new Seafarers contract now being negotiated yfith the company. The Boardman is a good feeder and the crew swears by the galley personnel. Here they are in person: left to right. Stew­ ard Harold Knetchel, Porters John Ceglarek and Lee Irwin, and Second Cook Ted Klimek. Good work. Brothers! Crewmembers of the Boardman talk things over with Great Lakes Secretary-Treasurer Fred Fa.rnen as their ship finishes discharging cargo. Note the suction tubes, lower left, which are used to get the cement out of the hold and onto the dock. As the ship leaves the dock, relatives and friends of some of the crewmembers wave a fond goodbye. The ship is off to Alpena to pick up another load of cement which will be delivered to one of the Lakes ports. The Boardman is on> of two ships recently won by the SIU in a bar­ gaining election. A good SIU contract is the next step. a. i 4. Hcmewprd bound, the Boardman goes light up the Detroit River on the way to Alpena for another load. She's pic­ tured near Belle Isle, before en­ tering Lake St. Clair. Besides serving Detroit, the Boardman carries cargoes of cement to other Lakes ports. 4 4 4 ••;• - . '-W �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Augusl 22, 1947 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Jane O Crew Aims For Top Agreement SCENES OF BURNING SHIP AND RESCUE OF HER CREW IJI a determined effort to show that an SIU crew is an asset to any vessel in seamanship and shipboard cleanli­ ness, the crew of the Jane O, Gulf Canal Lines, at a ship­ board meeting on August 3 resolved that "all departments will cooperate and make a concerted effort to make the ¥M trip a success." The resolution followed short talks under Good and Welfare by the Ship's Delegate Jo-Jo Touart and John Jeffries, the Steward. Brother Touart explained to the crew that it was imperative that all departments keep strict­ ly in line and show the operators what an SIU crew can do, thus paving the way for improved agreements and strengthening the hand of those who will ne­ gotiate for the crew. ica and occasionally hp the East Coast from the Gulf, is, at pres­ ent, the only ship operated by the Gulf Canal Lines; but, as was stressed at the meeting, present smooth operation of the crew will aid the Seafarers when the company acquires the three ad­ The MV Herbert L. Rawding of Canada as Crew of the Rawdinb comes alongside the ditional vessels it is expecting she appeared moments before she sank to bot­ Hart and waits for ladder to be dropped. Sea­ shortly. tom in waters off Gibraltar. This remarkable farers at right are securing line heaved to life­ boat. Men standing at extreme left in boat is NEW AFFILIATE CREWMAN photo was taken from deck of SS Robert W. bailing water, while his shipmates shout Hart June 10 by Bosun Henry Murranka after The crew, not totally book friendly greetings to SIU crew aboard rescue members as would be expected, crew of burning craft had been taken aboard ship. is made up mostly of tripcarders SIU ship. and permit men. Represented COMPARED CONDITIONS among the crew is a brother The ship's delegate also went carrying a SIU Fishermen and cn to point out the general prin­ Allied Workers Book (One of the ciples of unionism, at the same new Gulf Coast SIU affiliates). time comparing unorganized Also, in addition to an SUP ships with those under SIU con­ brother aboard, is an Australian tract. utilizing the opportunity pre- ships, plans were made aboard ifested a sharp interest in the member of the Seamen's Union Feeling strongly about improv­ of Australia who has been sail­ .sented by their rescue of the the Hart to toss a line to the gains made for American and Canadian "crew of the MV Her­ Rawding and tow her to Gibral­ Canadian seamen sailing on SIUing the situation, Touart charac­ ing on an SIU permit. contracted ships. L. Rawding, Seafarers tar, one day's distance away. terized the present voyage as a Individually the men come bert "proving ground for the SIU from different outfits and back­ aboard the SS Robert W. Hart As the Hart crew unfolded Before the operation could be crew." Stating that "a happy grounds, but aboard the Jane O laid the groundwork for what completed, fire broke out on the stoi-y after story of the SIU's ship means a good ship," he ask­ they are working for one goal: may eventually lead to economic diesel schooner. Flames rapidly record achievements which they ed cooperation from all depart­ improved SIU contracts. deliverance. licked at her fuel sending fun­ supplemented with Union litera­ Supplementing the generous nels of black smoke spiraling ture and issues of the LOG with ments in bringing this about. Chairing the meeting which Steward John Jeffries stressed produced the new determination rations of hot coffee, sandwiches skyward. The Rawding's skip­ stories of victories won seamen the history of seamen's struggles among the crew was Norman and cigarettps, the Hart men. per ordered the crew to abandon by the Canadian District of the for better conditions and empha­ Ladnier; the proceedings were plied the Canadians with quan­ ship. The 12-man complement took Seafarers, the Rawding men ex­ sized that any man on the ship recorded by Frederick Wilis. tities of SIU literature, including to one of the lifeboats and headed pressed amazement at the SIU's who did not do his best to make Delegates were: Jo Jo Touart, issues of the LOG bearing stories for the Hart, where waiting Sea­ standards. it a complete success would be Ship's and Deck Delegate; Da­ of record' contracts won by the farers helped all hands aboard. Henry Murranka, the Hart's letting down those brothers who vid E. Stanfield, Engine Dele­ Seafarers' Canadian District. And Seconds after the Canadians Bosun, who had considerable ex­ had fought and won those condi­ gate; and Armond Dunn, Stew­ the Rawding took to the eyeperience as a volunteer organizer were safely on the deck of the opening stories as readily as jhey tions during the past years. ards Delegate. Hart, the burning craft lurched, in the Isthmian campaign, later devoured the tasty morsels of The spirit of the occasion was then slid hissing into the sea. related that the Canadians indi­ food. quickly picked up by the rest of cated they were going to look in­ RESCUE CONTINUES the crew present and a number BROKE DOWN to the Seafarers when they reof suggestions were made re­ It all came about recently when tui-ned to Canada. It was over the hot coffee, garding eating facilities in the the Rawding, a three-masted sandwiches and cigarettes that The rescued men were carried messroom, cleaning up the messschooner powered by two diesel the good union men of the Hart to Gibraltar, where they debark­ room after coffee time and keep­ engines developed trouble as she continued their rescue role. Dur­ ed to await transportation to ing the ship clean and tidy. was heading for Cypress from ing the chats, which were mark­ their port of engagement. The The Jane O, a converted LST Newfoundland with a cargo of ed by an extremely friendly Hart continued on its way to which makes runs to South Amer­ salt. Flares were shot into the spirit, the Canadian seamen man- Marseilles. sky from the helpless vessel's deck. "OH, MY ACHING BACK!" Plowing the seas nearby was the Hart, a Waterman ship, which was bound for Marseilles. The Hart's alert lookout man sighted the Rawding's signals for help. The Seafarer-crewed vessel altered her course and headed for the spot where the Canadian craft was bobbing helplessly. Following an exchange of com­ munications between the two Canadian Crewmen, Rescued By Seafarers, Hear Of Union's Maritime Achievements Send Those Minutes Seafarer Lester Moore, who turns in a neat camera job, had one of his shipmates aboard the SS Carlsbad jumping through the ring so he could get a good picture setup. The crewmember in the backbreaking pose is Jess Martin, Electrician, who is supposed to be resting, says Brother Moore. Good trick, if he can do it. Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of aU other SIU crews. Hold those shipbgard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as possible. Thafs the SIU wayl Breathing a bit easier after their close call, crew of the Canadian vessel r'^ses for picture taken aboard the Hart by Seafarer Murranka. Men exprersed appreciation for fine treat­ ment, which included ample portions of chow, cigarettes and some eye-opening information on conditions enjoyed by Seafar­ ers in the Canadian District and in U. S. �Friday, August 22, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings MADAKET. July 13—(Chair­ man and Secretary not given) Deck Delegate reported difficul­ ty with 3rd Mate; other depart­ ments running smooth. New Business: Motion carried that re­ pair man be called aboard be­ tween 8 A. M. and 3 P. M. so some of the crew will be on hand to show him where repairs are to be made. Good and Welfare: Pa­ trolman to see Captain and find out -why garbage is allowed to remain on deck until maggots are all over the ship. iS' 4' ALCOA PURITAN. July 6 — Chairman L. Stone; Secretary G. W. Slrocker. Deck Delegate re­ ported beef on fresh water. En­ gine and Stewards Departments running okay. Discussion about Chief Mate desiring to work on Saturday. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that all.sit in chairs correctly and not lean against the bulkhead. Motion to use bread knife on bread and not break it. , ALGONQUIN VICTORY, June 18—Chairman Melcnson; Secre­ tary Womyss. Member who came aboard without his book volun­ teered to pay for the telegram which confirmed his status. Mo­ tion carried to insist that the I coffee urn be lowered before next Decision to contribute to hospital fund. Motion carto retain all trip card men wish to stay aboard for an­ other trip. 4 4 4 GEORGE K. FITCH. June 29 TOPA TOPA. May 25—Chair­ Chairman MacNolan; Secretary man John R. Marshall; Secretary H. Vickery. New Bifsiness; George H. Wefdon. Delegates re­ Charges lead against tripcarder. ported no beefs in their depart­ Motion made that 'his tripcard be ments. Good and Welfare: Crew lifted passed unanimously. Good quarters reported not in as good and Welfare: Suggest that steam condii.ion as they should bo. lines in Wipers' room be inAgreed that flat iron be placed rulated. Motion carried that ship in charge of 2nd Cook and to be be fumigated when it reaches signed for by" voucher. One min­ port. Deck Delegate John O. ute of_ silence for brothers lost at Lavery; Engine Delegate M. J. sea. Nolan; Stewards Delegate Wm, K. Kehriceder. 4-4 4 FREDERICK C. HOWE. June 8—Chairman R. Ingraham; Sec­ retary A. Mullen. New Business: Motion carried for chairman to recognize only raised hands. Mo­ iFORT STANWIX. June 1 — tion carried that all permit men Chairman E. D. Scherzer; Secre­ v/ith necessary time be made full tary A. S.^Dra-ke. Special meet- book members. Agreed to have 4 4 4 ting called to rule on Permit- general meeting June 15 with EDWIN HOWARD, June 22— man. Man was described as a complete report from all dele­ Chairman Curry; Secretary Tascrewball for his antics in the gates. boada. Letter from Army in galley. Crew voted unanimously 4 4 4 Bari, Italy thanking the crew to recommend man for social HOOD RIVER. June 5—Chair­ for attending memorial services register, and that he be referred man James Staibier; Secretary A. read and filed. Motion carried to a doctor. E. Steffek. New Business: Beefs to send picture of the crew at from all departments pertaining the services to the LOG. Dele­ 4* 4* 4" MASSMAR. June 29 — Chair­ to efficiency of the Stewards De­ gates reported all in order. Good man Charles D. Rummey; Secre­ partment. Motion carried that and Welfare: Motion carried to tary Charles L. Beck. Preamble every one be propbrly clad in the thank Stewards Department for of constitution read for the bene­ messhall at chow time. Deck the good service and cooperation fit of the new members. New Deleglate requested that there curing trip. One minute "of si­ Business: Motion carried for be an equalization of overtime. lence for departed brothers. every man to comply with'Union 4 4 4 contract and to do his duty to JOHN FISKE, April 1—Chair­ the best of his ability to prove man A. Simpson; Secretary Sol that members of the Seafarers Cohen. Deck Delegate Sol Cohen. arc competent and efficient sea­ Engine Delegate Larry Zalenski, men. Good and Welfare: Motion By HANK Stewai ds Delegate George Thayer carried that all men check on all •eported all well in their depart­ Some Brothers may have the foolish opinion that since this 4 4 4 lepairs needed and turn in slips ments. Locks to be fixed on is just a strike against .Isthmian (and not with the other companies) to Steward. KING HATHAWAY, May 2S— Black Gang's and Stewards' and the fact that shipping is going on as usual—then all they have Chairman Wilson; Secretary heads. Importance of keeping 4- 4. 4. to wori-y about is shipping out first—and leaving the Isthmian strike DANIEL S. LAMONT. (Date Yeakel. New Business: Bosun ship clean, stressed. Laun­ last and least important. But these Brothers are wrong. This is not given) Chairman A. Bourgat; made motion to have steam pipe dry, librarj- and recreation room not a small strike—it's big enough because it's a fight for your Union Secretary Fred Wegescheide. removed from deck heads as it to be swabbed daily. One minute and your jobs. Isthmian would love to rip us open for their satis­ Motion carried to find out why keeps head dirty. Deck Engineer of silence for brothers lost at sea. faction and security and for all labor-hating shipping, companies. crew wasn't allowed to check moved to fine careless crew 4 4 4 Just this strike against Isthmian means that every man must honest­ V/ARRIOR POINT^ May 5 — Steward's stores. Motion carried members for disorderly conduct ly put his efforts into winning this beef. How- By taking your picket that any man who fails to stand in mess and recreation room. Chairman Earl Cochrin; Secre­ duty assignment ever.y day' (whether it is da.v or night) and getting gangway watches shall stand Good and Welfare: Steward told tary Lyle Bjelde. Engine Dele- that over with. That's the most important thing right now—doing crew that linen is to be changed gate FloydaJe Teague reported charges before the Union. only on Friday. Bosun asks crew all overtime approved in his de- that picket duty—wherever or whenever it may be. 4 4 4 to keep passageways cleaner, partment. Reports of Deck DeleYour chance to ship will come—fair and square. Let s not One minute of silence for de- gate Fletcher Wingfield and hear any baby beefs from you sailors about "not liking the day parted brothers. Stewards Delegate Otis Robinson picket watch because I can't ship out" or "I've done picket accepted. New Business: Moved 4 4 4 watches every day so far. Why should I do any more?" Well, LOST HILLS. June 22- -Chair- by Brother Robinson that Union 4 4 if you understand what this Isthmian strike is about, and you FREDERICK C. HOWE. June ""^n A. S. Drake; Secretary R. P. patrolman investigate slopchest use a little common sense, you'll know. Remember when ^you 15 — Chairman M. Bruno; Secre-' Pike. New Business: Motion car- prices on arrival in U. S. had ten hours overtime disputed by some chiseling company? lary A. Mullen. Delegates re-'ried to get'percolators next^trip. You really beefed because you didn't want to lose what be­ ported on book and tripcard Grood and Welfare: Suggestion longed to you. Well, "how about this Isthmian strike? It's big­ members in their departments. that crew call Hall on arrival for ger and more important—and every Brother has to do his Treasurer reported $11.50 collect- information about securing books share—every day until the strike is won. You won't be sorry. ed for fines. New Business: Momagazines. Motion carried 34 4 tion carried that any one dispos- to have Black Gang Delegate Brother Louis Galvani just informed us of the sudden death ing of -garbage near crew's quar- Pick up permit of one man as he of Brother Whitey Wilson, the oldtimer and Steward, who hailed ' has been drunk and absent from 4 4 4 ters to be fined $2.00. Motion from Boston. Brother Wilson passed away in the hospital over watches over a period of time. carried to check fresh water and EVELYN. (Dale not given) in Manila in the month of June. May he rest in peace . . . Brother One minute of silence for broth­ domestic tanks to see if they Chairman Max A. Beck; Secre­ Paddy McCann just came in from a. short trip to New Orleans. ers lost at sea. need scaling and cementing. tary Donald F. Hilton. Delegates' His shipmate. John Jellette, sailed out before the strike—after 4 4 4 reports accepted. Motion by 4 4 4 trying to make the SS Cavalier. ROBERT G. INGERSOLL. June C. Hensley (hat Delegates en­ HALL J. KELLEY. May 25— 4 4 4 Chairman Leo Gillis; Secretary 8—Chairman Worturski; Secre­ force the fines that have already New Business: been posted. Motion by D. Hil­ ... Brother Vic Milazzo, the Cook and Steward, is fresh in town Charles A. Terry. Deck Delegate tary Gilmore. Bed Gillis. Engine Delegate Ra.y, First Assistant Engineer disput- ton that one man be appointed with his mustache, after paying off in Baltimore from his latest trip Shaynick and Steward Delegate ing Wiper's overtime. Matter to to clean up after card game. Mo­ . . . Thanks again to "Uncle Otto" Preussler aboard the SS Scatrain Red Healey reported on the num- be referred to Patrolman. Good tion by Beck that Deck Delegate New York—who's still sending in those addresses of SIU brothers ber of book and tripcard men in and Welfare: Letter pertaining instruct Chief Mate to procure wanting the LOG mailed to their homes every week . . . Brother their departments. Good and to objectionable 1st Mate read sufficient number of buckets for Teddy Babkowski just came in from a trip and confessed that his iWelfare: Discussion on repairs and signed by entire crew. Water the department. Good and Wel­ family down Pennsylvania is sure enjoying the LOG every week needed and they were added to camples to be submitted to health fare: Suggestion that iron for . . . Brother Bill "Dutchy' Moore from Florida sailed on the Manrepair list. It was agreed that authorities in first port of U. S. ship's laundry be secured and dan Victory as Oiler. He wants his shipmates to know he'll be the throwing of junk from port One minute of silence for lost shelves be built in messroom for "back in New York August 26th and to contact him at the Pali Bai# brothers. 236 West 78th Street ... Ask Lew for him." holes onto the deck is to cease. condiments. - -tj (jdmm TO ABOUT Disporeo oveRiiwie o«. RCTIiOAOUVe WAOeS. IMCLO^e ALLTHe N€t€$SARy tNFORKiARCW. -YOUR FOLI. KlAMe AND Z NtlMBFR 'NAWVf OP SHIP AND COMPANY 'VOVAOe NUMBeR AND DATtS 'SION ON AND RAYOPP PORTS. THIS INFORMATION IS NeCFSSARY To TRACe YOOR Beep ANOHetPVO) 61T YdOR CABBAlS^e SOONeR. CUT and RUN ;.f I •M • --^1 • :i\ �THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* TW«1T« Friday; August 22. 194'/ THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS DECK MEN ON THE JOHN JAY Finds Some Book Men Shirk Union Duties; Urges Uniform Penalties For Performers To the Editor: the same for all ports, regardless of size, so that offenders may have the fines recorded in their books, permits or tripcards. In this way the next port will know v/ho and what they are dealing with. If they keep paying enough fines they will lose their books and the Union will be none the worse off by getting rid of such material. These men only louse up good ships and contracts. We hear about various tidings in regard to holding union meet­ ings aboard ships, electing ship's delegates, etc. The trouble I find aboard ship is that full book members don't or won't hold the various dele­ gates' jobs, nor will many of them accept nominations for chairman or secretary at the union meetings on ships. Various key men, such as the SYSTEM NEEDED Bosuns and Stewards can't act as These performers didn't help delegates of their respective de­ ,';;et these contracts and I don't partments, but these positions are think they should help lose them open to all other men in the de­ imd unless we set up a uniform partments. And since our union is a democratic union, I think full book members should accept ' MY Lee HURTS. I CANT their responsibilities and assume WALK. MY FINGER HOI^TX these positions. Here is an example: Before a 11 CANT WRITE, AND ANY-' meeting there are a few beefs of U)Ay-WHY DONT VOU GET. various kinds and there is mum­ bling and groaning among the ^OMeONe ELS€ ? crew. They are going to do this and do that. WORDS vs. ACTION Comes the meeting—then you try to elect a chairman or secre­ tary and the ones that did the most beefing and groaning are the very ones to refuse the elec­ tion. On the matter of performers I think there should be a set of fines drawn up by the member­ ship or officials and should be Tugboat Man Backs Organizing In Gulf Canal To the Editor: Being an oldtimer in the SIU tugboat field and an ex-official, I thought I'd start the ball rolling for some of the boys on the tug to- send in pictures and news to the LOG. Down here in the land of sun­ shine and pretty cajun gals, everything is rolling along smoothly. With the coming of old Bull Sheppard as N. O. Agent and Brother Warren Wyman as organizer in the tugboat field, I expect things to pick up real soon. All you fellows on Coyle's River Terminals and Whiteman tugs start the ball rolling by talk­ ing to every crew of an unorgan­ ized tug you come in contact with. Tell them the advantages of belonging to the SIU, how to contact our New Orleans and Galveston Halls for further in­ formation, give them copies of the SEAFARERS LOG. And most of all, remember, each and .everyone of you can be an or­ ganizer. You know how impossible it is for our organizers to contact every boat in the Canal so by passing the word along to these other tugs you are saving the organizers a lot of time and trou­ ble. Lets all pitch in and help make the canal 100 per cent SIU. Thomas Doyle Vermillion Locks J selves by helping our officials when they try to renew or agree on a new contract with the ship­ owner^. SEES TOUGH TIMES We all know that sooner or later, times wiU be tough and it will be made tougher trying to get things'lined up with a lot of gashounds trying to duck picketlines and other duties. We can­ not rely on them to be sober when the crisis comes. So let's get going on this sys­ tem for fines and start cleaning house and put it up to the mem­ bership to get their reaction. And let's hear from the members as a whole on this subject. Charles J. Hartman (Ed. note: How about you Brothers writing in what you think of Brothers Hartman's suggestion.) Chow On Jean Was Delish Engineer Lauds Black Gang To the Editor: system in all ports, we will have I would like to express my a tough time getting rid of these thanks and those of the crew to stumble bums. the Stewards Department on this ship for a darn good job, well I am not a teetotaler or a mem­ done. You fellows who may sail ber of the W. C.T.U. or the Antiwith them in the future will find Saloon League. But similar ac­ tions brought on the 18th Amend­ no better chow anywhere. ment and we all know the re­ To Steward Clarence Wright: sults. But not getting away from Thanks for a well run Depart­ the subject, I think we all know ment. we have the best contracts in the To our Chief Cook H. B. Craw­ maritime industry, and we, as ford: Thanks for your wonder­ union members, should protect ful steaks and roasts. our contracts to the best of our To Dave Polite, a real Baker; abilities. By doing so, we'll help our- Ozzie Williams, the Third Cook and Jesse Williams: Thanks for fine fo(^ and excellent service. Plug 'Warm' Spot Happy sailing, to you all from the crew of the SS Jean. In Antwerp To the Editor: Greetings, Brothers. You proPably have had the same request made previously from other bro­ thers concerning other places, however, we do think it a good idea to promote these instances as we all know in various ports there are many good joints for a seaman to while away his spare time. There are also many bum ones, clip joints, etc., and when a good one comes along it. should be submitted to the LOG as an item of interest and also for other brothers to see and possibly take advantage of it at some time. Recently in Antwerp we found such a place. The Cafe Welcom, Verschansingstraat 15, Antwerp, is a real warm little place. Sea­ men are treated courteously, prices are moderate and' a lot of fun and a good time for all i^to be had there. The LOG is passed, our here, as it is in most .places in this town. A request for the "Pilot" is met with a blank stare and "no comprende." Well, keep up the good work and lots of luck. 6 Crewmembers Francis J. O'Gara Coaxed by their shipmate-cameraman Gerald Heiner, these Seafarers turn on the smiles. Photo was unaccompanied by identification. The John Jay returned to the U. S. the body of Brother Vincent M. Russo who was killed in an accident aboard the SS Hastings, while the vessel was in England. To SIU-SUP Jdembers of the Engine Dept.: I want to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Black Gang for your cooperation, good work, and good behavior on the trip now ending. During this trip we went through some pretty rough times and the temptation was great to just blow your top and forget it all. But there never was a time when the watches wereri't prop­ erly stood by a qualified sober man. Every situation was dealt with in a manner satisfactory to all parties by discussion, and ourbeefs were few. The engine spaces are in good C. Tobias shape, clean and painted and will Ship's Delegate be a credit to all hands. Log-A-Rhythms Tossing in a life In the deserts of A thirsty, dying For death to set boat. the sea, sailor prayed him free. So thanks and it has been sailing with all of you. 1 I can always get as good a as you have been. Wallace Payne, Ch. SS Signal Hills And as the sun beat on his head. And the spray blew in his eyes. He dreamed of a land far away. Where the sailor's heaven lies. It's in the Schenley Mountains, Where the Johnny Walker flows. By the sweet Old Grandad Fountain, Where the whiskey shoots and blows. Where the ocean's made of alcohol. And the rain is made of gin. And if you drink fresh water. It's thought a mortal sin. It's Sunday seven days a week. With overtime straight through. And coffee time from eight to five. With never work to do. The hardtack's made of' spongcake. And the Male is dead and blind. Eng. Hensley, Hospitalized, Wants Mail From B03 s To the Editor: I have been here in the hos­ pital for six weeks and expect to remain for sometime. Please tell all the boys to write me a letter or a card. It will be a great help. Julius C. Hensley Marine Hospital Baltimore, Md. (Ed. Note: How about it Brothers?) The Dying Sailor By "STEAMBOAT" O'DOYLE And if you stay in bed all day. The Bosun he don't mind. ^ good liope crew There's sixteen kinds of alcohol. And fourteen brands of brew. And the mermaids have such silky hair. And swim all day with you. The operators shine your shoes. And press your pants each day. And every time you drink a beer. They give you five days pay. The girls are dressed in cellophane. And treat you like a king, 'Cause all they want to do is kiss. And hug and squeeze a,nd sing. - (And play and dance and drink with you. When daytime goes away.) While smiling from the bridgedeck. The Captain gives a nod. I'll just call him Skipper, Thought some folks call him God. The dying sailor closed his eyes. And his soul sailed far away. To the land where you never have a beef. And you're paid off every day. �Friday, Augusi 22. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG PULLING AWAY FROM THE AUTOMOBILE CITY Member Sees Marine Labor In Key Economic Position To the Editor: I wonder how many of us ever stop to realize how power&il we are? In my opinion, maritime la­ bor is the strongest force in America capable of writing its own ticket. In fact, when you think how powerful we can be, it scares you. Take a look: We can soon expect to have all Great Lakes seamen organized under the SIU. In one week a full strike on the Lakes would shut down every steel mill in the United States. It would stop shipments of corn, grain, produce from the West to the East, threat­ ening actual starvation. And here's more: We are knocking off the tank­ ers, one by one. In a few years we should have them all. Don't say w« can't do it. Standard Oil of California, "the one that couldn't be organized," is, today, SIU-SUP. This country has never seen a tanker strike, yet, if it did, here's what would hap­ pen: NATIONWIDE PARALYSIS The SS John W. Boardman, of the SlU-contracfed Huron Cement Corporation, leaves De­ troit behind as she heads north for her home port in Alpena, Mich., 200 miles away. Bauxite 'Run-A-Round' Must Stop; Action To Protect Seafarers Urged would refuse. Imagine the plight of the seaman. wiien the company is confront­ ed with this matter, it gives out with the old saying, "Do the best you can with the food you've got." So to stretch this 90 day supply to 120 days, the SIU men get that old Alcoa belly-stretcher, which is leased out to its co-partnbr, who is the one and only ships' chandler that sells this hog wash. Page Thirieen Every automobile, truck and bus in America would be stopped instantly—no gasoline. Half of the factories would stop — no diesel or fuel oil. The other half would stop, too—not enough elec­ tricity could be generated. New Take it away and they go into the red—a depression. Who moves our foreign trade? Well, brothers, there aren't any railroad tracks across the ocean. Enough said. Maybe the biggest ace the sea­ men . have is the fact that the government needs us now more than ever before. Washington is trying to "stop Communism" by sending huge shipments of goods to Europe. Our foreign policy ab­ solutely depends on getting more and more goods across the sea. The government simply can't af­ ford a shipping strike. And don't think they can bteak a strike. Truman said last year that he'd use the Navy to do it, but we still had a half dozen maritime strikes and he didn't use the Navy. Suppose he did call out the Navy and move the ships? He'd also have to call out the Army to load them — God knows no longshoreman would go near them. Then he'd have to call out the Marines to get something to load them with as no teamster would bring anything to the docks. And last year foreign longshoremen announced they would not touch any American ship manned by strikebreakers. HOLD THE ACES Truman, himself, realized all this when he let us win what we all honestly know as a strike against the government. The fact is, today we are in an unbeatable position. We hold all the aces and can write oursiSves a blank check. they need help as badly as us, so, again, a call for help is sent out Can anything bo done concern­ to keep SIU conditions up to par. ing conditions which are running Let's do things down here the full blast in Port of Spain, Trini­ SIU way, so the tripcardmen will I think the seamen should be dad? The following are a few appreciate their union and will the elite of American labor, the examples of what we mean: feel that they are being repre­ highest paid workers in the The Alcoa Steamship Company sented down here on the AlcoaUnited States. Why, a mere is hiring men off the street and Bauxite-Trinidad merry-go-round. bricklayer or plasterer gets a docks and putting them on the R. S. Fulbrighl union scale of $2.50 an hour. ships of the bauxite shuttle. J. O. Santini Does he spend three-fourths of These men, who are not seamen York, Boston, Philadelphia, all Sam Lultrell his time away from home look­ and do not care to be seamen, would be paralyzed—no heat, no J. L. Shelton ing at a lot of sea water? Does enjoy the SIU contract and con­ transport, no power. TRINIDAD A BUSY PORT he have an accident rate sis ditions and agitate against the But this isn't half the story In this port there are four or Must Preserve times the average of all indus­ crew at the atime time. Economists agree that our ex­ try, like we do? Yet he makes £» When a ship is ready to leave five SIU ships per day, paying Contracts, Say ports represent the difference be­ hundred bucks for a 40 hour for the States, these free riders on and off. These ships down Gateway City Men tween prosperity and depression. week. pile off to join another shuttle here are so disrupted that the W» export only 10 per cent of ship and continue their tactics of men are helpless to do anything. To the Editor: I say we can make at least what we produce, yet this is the At the last ship's meeting 10 per cent profit that keeps our that much. All it takes is the spreading havoc among the crew, Our slogan "A clean ship is an aboard the Gateway City, the heads above water. and, as you know, the average power and the guts—we've got 8AuxiT-e membership was discussing the ship contains 75 per cent tripboth. Our foreign trade is the margin progress of negotiations on the that keeps our industries going. cards who are easy prey for the "Sleamboai" O'Doryle five per cent increase and vaca­ Alcoa stooges. tion clause. This letter is in re­ Why does a seaman have to be UNION'S PROGRESS gard to Paul Hall's article, which a ward of the Port of Spain Hos­ SIU Bosun asked for opinions and ideas on MAKES OLDTIMER pital and city and be sent to ,a the matter. waterfront clinic where medical A HAPPY MAN As we realize, we are the work­ standards are very poor? ing part of the Union who man To the Editor: POOR MEDICAL CARE the ships by our skill and ability. Will you kindlj^ send the LOG If a man is not dying he will As an SIU crew, we wish to ex­ to my new addi'ess, which is en­ receive treatment after 24 hours. press our opinion. closed. I sure enjoy reading the So a man has to do the best he We also realize it is a duty of Union's paper and the stories of can under these conditions which SIU ship," is something to dream our's to preserve our contracts goings-on and how the SIU is are 50 years behind the times. about ih this port. while at sea, and in our absence getting more and more contracts. If a man doesn't like the treat­ Why does Alcoa put men on (mr officials will do their part to ment, there is nothing he can do to enjoy our conditions? How the same end. I am an oldtimer myself as I about it as the company will long must these beefs be kept in have been going to' sea since If we can maintain our con­ charge him for refusing the treat- full bloom? tracts by doing our jobs skillful­ 1916. I learned the hard way men which is a farce of the first .We think that an Agent and a ly and capably, will will lighten and it certainly was tough in order. Hall will more than pay for it­ the burden of officials who meet those days. But now we have A comedy in one act is the self in straightening out this with rebuffs while negotiating better wages and good conditions launch service. Launch service situation. When Brother Sam with the operators. —all of which counts an awful is when you can get it. You can Luttrell and I played Joan Of Therefore, we of the unli­ lot. I am a happy man to say I hire a launch for three days Arc down here trying to straight­ censed personnel of this vessel am a full book member of the Tex Jacks now making his wages and swim ashore. If not, en out these conditions, the ques­ give our whole-hearted support Union. you stay aboard and eat bauxite tion arose among the. freeloaders: to our officials acting to the best third trip aboard the SS John Right now I am working on a 24 hours a day. "Who asked for your advice? of their abilities for the good Swett. Kearney Steamship tugboat as my wife doesn't want Ships coming to Trinidad on the Alcoa is paying - us and not the of the union and the member­ Company, as he appeared in a me to go out to sea at present. bauxite run are supplied with 90 SIU." ship. call at the New York Hall re­ Keep up the good work and keep days stores. They carry plenty We are able to drop only so A. Oquendo cently. The Sweet is present­ the LOG a-rolling. of beans and rice and when ask­ many booms with the tools we Frank Dirksmeyer ly bound for Rotterdam with Anion Brokos ed for fresh vegetables and fruits, have. The seamen's Waterfront Irwin Pearce a man receives stuff that the hogs I Workers Union is helping us but Galveston, Texas a cargo of coal. H. Grandofer To the Editor: �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen Union Is Seamen's Voice, Says Cadet Group Official LOG Friday, August 22, 1947 SEAFARERS GO SIDEWALK SHOPPING To the Editor: P- j Kings Point is your school—it I is one of the finest in the counI came across ;'our "Letters to. j o'DovIe the Editor" page in the LOG of should* denounce it. Instead, if July 4 and read with interest ne recognizes that the training the report made by Steamboat rvailaljle at Kings Point is worth­ O'Doyle to Mr. Swadeli, one of while he ought to investigate it - cur members. himself and then make what­ There has always been a cer­ ever recommendations he feels tain amount of suspicion by some are necessary for the proper su­ union members regarding the pervision of this fine program. motives of the United States Gov­ I stand ready to show him the ernment in establishing the U. S. Academy, from end to end any­ Merchant Marine Academy. Mr. time he or his representative puts O'Doyle calls it "organized gov­ into New York. I am sure he will ernment finking." He states that see the reason for my own en­ a "government-controlled or­ thusiasm for the United States ganization of non-union men is a Merchant Marine Academy. standing threat to every real sea­ Theodore Kingsley man in the country." Exec. Vice Presidenl MOST JOIN UNIONS Alumni Assoc. If Mr. O'Doyle were more USMM Cadet Corps familiar with the Academy and its Alumni Association, I am sure he would have no reason to make this statement. First of all, most cf the graduates of the academy join one or more unions im­ mediately upon obtaining their licenses. Even more of them would join To the Editor: if the unions would take more interest in these young men who On Friday, August 1, 1947, the know little about the unions. Our SS Sunset, Pacific Tankers, was own organization has had to en- alongside the dock in Portland, .•ourage a representative of the Maine. The ship was all ready to officers' unions to talk with the sign on for a foreign voyage com­ Academy graduating class in an mencing the next day. effort to familiarize them with With almost all beefs smooth­ their organization. The Alumni ed away to the satisfaction of Association, with the majority of most of the crew, we came across its members as union member.s, a lulu. It seems that the ship has fostered a close relationship chandlers, Harris &: Co., had de­ with the various officers' unions. cided on the novel idea of load­ UNION BEST MEDIUM ing the ship with non-union long­ It has complete faith in the shoremen to avoid paying the abijity of th^ American seaman union scale to the ILA-AFL. LATE SEAFARER'S to work out his own problems The Longshoremen's Union without interference. He can best Agent contacted us on Friday MOTHER HELPS do this through his union—this morning and pointed out that SIU HOSPITALIZED is his voice. there were more than enou^ ' There has been no effort by union longshoremen ready, will­ To the Editor: the government to influence the ing and able to work and there Down here in Galveston the policy of our Association in any was no excuse for hiring green SIU has a worker named Mrs way. We have maintained com­ stumblebums off the dock to Alice Knowlton, who takes LOGs plete independence from any or­ save a few cents. to the hospital as the Patrolman ganization and will continue to The crew got together, called can only get out about once a do so. the Halls in New York and Bos­ month. Our organization is interested ton and notified the company She buys cigarettes, pencils, in promoting and fostering Kings agent in Portland that the SIU tablets and shaving cream, etc. Point and especially in maintain­ and SUP men would not permit with her own money. I give you ing its availability to every Am­ non-union men to load up the my word of honor she is a poor erican youth without any play of Sunset. ^ woman and. only does this volun­ political influence in appoint­ teer work because her son was ON DEAF EARS ments to this school. We shall killed on an SIU ship—the Alcoa especially protect the preference Pilgrim—during the war. All morning the company agent now given to the seaman who was haggling in an autocratic I think if each port could take wants to make use of this fine manner that we should 'all sign up a donation and send it to her training program in the advance­ on or he would get a new crew, she could do a much better job ment of his seafaring career. and Harris could hire whoever and she wouldn't have to use her he pleased so long as he got the own hard-earned money. Her stores aboard. The crew, how­ home is at 3706 Avenue O, Gal­ Cite Dirty Deal ever, didn't agree with the com­ veston, Texas. Received From I was in the Marine Hospital pany. Shoreside Laundry Maybe finky Harris thought he 31 days in March and April dur­ could get away with this sort of ing which times she brought me To the Editor: stuff due to the new anti-labor all kinds of juices, fruit and even We wish to bring to light the Taft-Hartley Law, but by noon­ a chicken dinner, plus everything unpleasant story of being cheat­ time the haggard agent saw the I needed. In my personal opin­ ed out of articles of clothing by light of day and capitulated; es­ ion she is doing a wonderful job the Swift Laundry Company, 134 pecially when the ILA agent for a poor, 54-year-old woman, 9th Avenue at 18th Street, New calmly prepared to put up a who has to ride the bus a long way to get to the hospital. ' York City. picketline on the dock. I sure wish there was some These conniyers came aboard At 1 p. m., same day, a full the Robin Wentley, and promised gang of ILA-AFL brothers came way the SIU could help her be­ to return our laundry before the aboard and put nine months cause as I said, I was in the hos­ ship sailed. When they return­ -stores aboard for the trip. This pital. I never can tell you how ed to the ship v/e found many ar­ proves that now, even more than much she did for me. Dale Barnes ticles of clothing missing and before, cooperation between all what had been returned was far unions is a necessity. from clean. » A further note: Any ships hit­ Unfortunately, we were unable ting Portland, Maine, and who to contact them before the ship are going to store up througn sailed. We were sure taken to Harris & Company better keep a the cleaners and we know it. weather eye peeled as they will This is a warning to all Broth­ attempt to pull the same deal ers to avoid this phony outfit and again, and they are the kind that spare yourself a lot of grief. won't blush a bit about sending inferior goods aboard. Crewmembers of the Robin Weniley B. Taflewitz AFL Solidarity. Stops Chandler In Wage Dodge Taking time out from their inspection of wares in Cher­ bourg. France, three crewmembers of the SS Earl A. Bloomquist wait for the camera to click. From left to right: Aug­ ust Miller, Mike and Bud Walterman. Member Lashes Scribe's Design For Navy Rule To the Editor: There should be an immediate roll-call at Bellevue. It may be that one of their inmates is AWOL. In any ca'se there's a goof at large in the city of Bal­ timore. What's more, he is at present being aided and abetted by a newspaper concern in this city. In fact, he even writes edi­ torials for the above mentioned rag house. The name of this zealous dreamer is unknown to me. He doe.sn'l attach his name to his ar­ ticles. I don't blame him, judg­ ing from the nonsense he dis­ tributes. The latest brain storm of this pixated journalist concerns the appropriation of the Merchant Marine by the Navy. (He recom­ mended that the nation's ships be placed under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Navy, which he out­ lined in his article.) WOULD SOCK UNIONS That would mean one thing—^ the nationalization of all seafar­ ing industries. Under this re­ gime the shipping companies would be taken over by the gov­ ernment. Wages would drop. Uniforms would become compul­ % % ^ sory, thereby stamping us as In photo at left, George Cagle service men. Jobs would be shows what the sun-dodging frozen. Free speech would suppressed, Seafarer will wear on sultry for how long can the lowly gob summer days in France. All stand against his superior offi­ four men made the most of the cers? Whoever heard of a dele­ trip, which ended up in a Nor­ gate on a navy ship? It would mean the end of representation folk Payoff last month. and, therefore, the end of mari­ time unionism. Of course, as members of the navy, we would be represented by the taxpayer, but the taxpayer has been kick­ ed around so much lately, he has little or no voice at all. Some secrets are to be POSES SERIOUS PROBLEM kept, but if you had an in­ This regimentation of civilian teresting trip, or if you met industries would provoke serious a character who sent you, consequences. When is the pub­ let us in on it. That goes for lic going to realize that we are your views on the union, cur­ the same as other workmen? It rent events, or any sugges­ just happens that our jobs take tions you may have. All beefs us to different parts o'f the world, of general interest will be an­ as do the jobs of any men work­ swered. ing for transportation: train men, Seafarers who think in truckers, bus drivers, etc. terms of moon and June and The reason for our double sta­ vine and wine can give vent tus now is the reluctance of the to their rhyme and rhythm Coast Guard in giving up their piecard positions. They are fast becoming a "good will" associationr so many parasites do they harbor. I for one, would like to see a cajjipaign of educative publicity by all maritime unions with the view of enlightening the public and dispersing any misconcep­ tion of our status. Felix J. Curls Okay, BrothersLet Us In On It in Log-A-Rhythms. If you have a camera we will give prominence to your lens ef­ forts. . The items sent to us will be displayed before an ap­ preciative audience of 60,000 readers from coast to coast who read these pages every week. Put down the highlights of your experience including the place, time and names and send them to the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., N. Y. We will return all snapshots, poems and stories, if so desired. Now is the right time, loo! W:- !• From Rolling Seas To Rolling Hills We have purchased a place here in Missouri and would like the LOG to be sent here instead of our old address. I certainly enjoy the LOG, which my son has sent to us. He is an AB, Deck Mainten­ ance on Del Norte. You might state in your LOG that James Home of the Del Norte has pur­ chased a farm and may soon quit sailing to manage his place. He has 120 acres of fine, farm land waiting for him in the heart of Missouri. He doesn't know I am sending this in, but it is okay. Mrs. Chris Horn Perryville. Mo. .'Ml" -.-U 'iA.rtS;.;::"'': , -y �THE Friday, August 22, 1947 SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Port Norfolk is in Fine Shape; Plenty Of Jobs And No Beefs Gulf Fishermen Affiliate With international By RAY WHITE NORFOLK — Within the last off a deep sea vessel and $5.00 week we have paid off five ships from tugboatmen. The men are taking this duty in this port and have shipped out m.ore than 150 men. That's seriously, and the man who com­ better than good, and if we keep plains about contributing finds it up, Norfolk might become himself damned unpopular with known as the biggest little port his shipmates. on the East Coast. SIU STRONGER Very few beefs have been When v/e started taking up coming up lately, mostly because this collection, one of our oldthe Delegates handle situations timers was heard to remiark, quickly, before they can become "We can keep this up for a long serious. What gripes we get are time, but can Isthmian afford to settled at the paj'off, and we have the ships tied up with don't leave a ship until we are Watei-man and Bull snapping up sure the crew is satisfied with good shipping contracts? the way the matter was handled. That's a good question, and Every now and then a tanker the next few days may give us comes into Norfolk, and then we the answer. If Isthmian starts to get down to brass tacks and do feel the pinch, then you can bet an organizing job. But on the that the strike will be settled in whole, very few unorganized short order. scows hit here, and so some of We got the Hall painted re­ the demon volunteers oi-ganize cently and it didn't cost the each other just to keep in prac­ Union a red cent or a plugged tice. nickel. Some Tripcardmen do­ Strike donations for the Isth­ nated the money, and now we mian beef started pouring in last have a shining Hall, second to week, with an average of ten none in the SIU. bucks from every man paying 1 don't know how other Agents The ranks of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North Am­ erica were swelled by 6,000 new members this week, when the Gulf Coast Fishermen's and OySS J. DUNCAN NEW YORK stermen's Association, an inde­ W. Woeras, $2.00; K. L. Madsen, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; B. O. Wilson, $2.00; L. Howk. pendent union, voted unanim­ I', Ragiis, $3.00; William Torres. ously to afliliate with the AFL $1.00; 11, D. uckly, $1.00; J. H. Hicks, $1:00; A. Smith, Jr., $1.00; J. N. Karlsson, Jr., $1.00; A. E. Suurhaski. seamen's organization. $2,00; H. J. Spiroupoulas, $3.00; G. $1.00; G. Fellman, $1.00; J. St. Jac­ In voting to align themselves M. Hall, $2.00; G. D. McGoldrick. ques, $1.00; J. T. Hall, $2.00; L. with the Seafarers, the Gulf $2.00; Wm. Sparta. $3.00; S. L. Can- Bernier, $2.00; F. Mazet, $1.00; T. E. fishermen rejected a bid made ticll, $3.00; T. E. MacTaggnrt, $2.00. Madigan, $1.00. J. B. McGhee, $3.00; N. S. Tukey, to them by the CIO. The vote Jr., $3.00; T. Perreira, $1.00; S. P. BOS.TON was taken after the membership Caspar, $1.00; J. R. Templeton, $2.00; INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS considoied three proposed V. F.. Fernandez, $3.00; j. Mur.ia, W. McDon- I '. $2 00; M Hi-chcock, choice; — affiliation with either $3.00; F. Arroyo, $2.00; G. Pacheco, $3.00; G. Green, $5 0 '; W Gaodwin, the SiU or the CIO, or remain­ $2,00; W. G. Manning, $1.00; L. Mal- $2.00; G. Jennings, $5.i;C; R. Mcdonado. $2.00; R. Hall, $2.00; E. S. Kinnon, $1.00. ing independent. Wenglenski, $3.00. NORFOLK Headquarters of the newest SS B. WILLIAMS INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS G. M. Craggs, $2.00; C. A. Cifaldi, SIU affiliate are in Biloxi, Miss. H. A. White, $3.00; F. T. Smith, Fishing operations are conduct­ $5.00; B. Kolikowski, $2.00; R. M. $1.00. McGce, $5.00; J. A. Carmello, $3.00; ed from numerous gulf ports, .A. Russian, $5.00; P. F. Spencer, $3.00; DETROIT including Pascagoula, Bay St. L. Nelson, $1.00; G Tolliver. $1.00; SS T. J, MCCARTHY , Louis, Pass Christian and Gulf- R. E. Bell, $3.00; P. Dalmida, $1.00; R. Carderelli, $1.00; E. MarcekowR. Diaz, $1.00; J. Charles, $5.00. port, Miss. ski, $1.00; A. Rannien, $1.00; B. DoSS C. GILLIAM The well-organized and effici­ herty, -$1.00; H. Duffy, $1.00; E. DoJ. Schoell, $1.00; S. Pobe, $1.00; J. ent fishermen's union is compos­ herly, $1.00; P. Sheeran, $1.00; W. R. Burns, $2.00; . Carpenter, $2.00; C. ed of an enterprising and suc­ J. Picinich, $2.00; R. E. Everet, $2.00; Jordan, $1.00; H. V. Howard, $1.00; cessful membership. Among the A. Rivins, $1.00; R. Kendnooski, $1.00; T. C. Richardson, $1.00; O. Nitz, $1.00. assets of the prospeious group L. Refalo, $2.00; J. F. Freeman, $10.00; feel about it, but speaking for is a hotel which it owns out­ J. A. Kelly. $1.00; C. Slanina, $5.00; myself 1 think the gashounds D. II. Ikirt. $10.00; J. V. Shagmick, right. and performers have really cut $2.00; D. Kostenbander, $2.00; J. J. Affiliation of the Gulf Coast Quigley, $2.00; P. A. Cirelli, $2.00; down on their antics since the Fishermen and Oystermen fol­ E. R. Brown. $2.00; M. Evanosick, Union cracked down on them. lows a similar action on the $1.00. It is very rare that we have SS J. HEWES part of the Mobile Seafood trouble with characters at pay­ By EINAR NORDAAS M. Irigayen, $5.00; G. E. Willes, Union, a 1,500-man organization, $1:00; J. Jnnisewski, $2.0fl; A, Aeevedo offs or sign-ons, and we hardly DULUTH The Maritime out there last winter during sub­ ever have to go to the mat with whicli recently joined the mar­ $1.00; j. Pardo, $1.00; D. E. Sanchez, Trades Council of this region zero weather, and now they are a guy around the Union Hall. ine idlicd workers division of $1.00; A. A. Rtisales, $3.00; K. Torres. held its regular monthly meet­ enduring the sun's teriific heat. $2.00; S. Ilardes, $3.00; j. '/„ Mulero. That proves that the member­ the Seafarers. $2.00; K. Driggers, $2.00; J. C. Char- ing irr Ashland, Wisconsin, Sun­ No- one can tell me that girls The trend of independent or­ ship is really okay, and that a bison, $5.00; W. S. Sonne, $2.00. can't take it. \ day, August 10. few guys were causing all the ganizations of allied marine SS HENDV The meeting was very well at­ Daily, w e ' r e getting sevei-al trouble. workers toward the SIU has C. G. Kerfoot, $2.00; J. V. Russell, tended considering the fact that Lakes seamen here to join the The LOG helped point out been given added impetus by $3.00. most delegates had to travel SIU. These men are coming in the whole situation to the mem­ SS J. B. WATERMAN the growing recoi'd of achieve­ L. Dutra, $1.00; T. Humal, $2.00; about 80 miles to the conclave. from Lake Carrier vessels where bership, and like responsible ment made in the maritime inT. \V. Kendig, $1.00; j. Burgrave, Brother Weinberg, organ izer they got a bellyful of slave con­ people, the SIU men took steps dustiy by the .Seafarers. $2.00; A. Plutes, $2.00; J. W. Leydon, for the Wisconsin State Federa­ ditions. to cut down on the foolishness. $3.00; P. Santos, $2.00; R. S. Cantor, They don't have to be given That's good work, and I'm sure of Labor, spoke on the $3.00; W. S. Lasecki, $3.00; G. Van tion Bukel, $5.00; W. P. Roma, $2.00; J. Taft-Hartley Act and those re- any sales talk when they come we can keep it up. F. Melton. $5.00; j. Robles, $2.00; V. •sponsible for its passage, parti­ in. We just show them our con­ ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. J. Tipon, $3.00; L. Collins, $3.00; Is- cularly those from this region. tracts and they join. Phone 5523 mncl . Galarce. $5.00; A. Horvatich, If all Lakes seamen would Red Gibbs of the Atlantic and BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. $3.00; R. j. Delaney, $4.00. "• • Calvert 4539 take a few minutes of their Gulf District was called upon SS EVANGELINE BOSTON 276 State St N. Robertson, $1.00; W. B. Phillips, for a short address on the Mari­ time, as these men have done, HAROLD P. LEDWARD Boiidoin 4455 $2.00; C. McComiskey, $1.00; McCul- time Trades Department and its they would never regret their BUFFALO 10 Exchange St lough, $1.00;»E. Goodman, $1.00; JaContact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, record of accomplishments to action. Cleveland 7391 pulitis, $1.00; C. Coppenheimer, $1.00; Supervisor, Missing Seamen Bu­ If you are riding a Lakes Car­ CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave date. W. Grant, $1.00; F. Formisano, $2.00; reau, Seamen's Church Institute Superior 5175 Plans have been completed for rier, vessel and don't have the Ed Murphy, $3.00; F. G. LAikban, $3.00; CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave of New York, 25 South Street, E, J. Jommila, $1.00. a Labor Day celebration to be time to visit an SIU Hall, drop Main 0147 New York 4, N. Y. SS CAVALIER us a line and we will see that held in the Shrine Auditoi'ium. DETROIT 1038 Third St R. G. Hauptyisch, $1.00; R. D. ^ We have received word that you get all of our literature and Cadillac 6857 Weiss, $2.00; j. J. Turpin, $1.00; D. DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St HENRY ROCK material. Mease, $1.00; J. P. Mattram, $1.00; C. Congressman Blatnik, outstand­ Melrose 4110 The address and phone num­ Sousa. $1.00; J. Reszie, $1.00; E. V. ing liberal from Minnesota, will Your wife asks that you get GALVESTON SOS'/z—23rd St Bregrilla, $1.00; Francis Higgins, $1.00; speak at the gathering. bers of all SIU Halls are listed in touch with her at 810 Third Phone 2-8448 E. A. Valdes, $1.00; J. J. Meyerchat, Street, Morgan City, La. We also managed to handle a here in the LOG. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. $2.00. Phone 58777 full agenda of local business that JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St kept the meeting in session for Phone 5-5919 some time. I MARCUS HOOK .... ..IJ/z W. 8th St Our next meeting is scheduled Chester S-3110 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, to be held here in Duiuth on farers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 2-1754 September 23. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St SEASON STILL STRONG NEW ORLEANS 339 Charlres St, their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Magnolia 6112-6113 In the port of Duiuth shipping thtf LOG sent to you each week addi'ess cards are on hand at every Brother Holger Hansen is now NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. SIU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 I'ifcovering in a Finnish hospital h^s slowed down som.evrliat from NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. following amputation of his left the fast and fui-iou.s pace i.; was However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Phone 4-1083 leg below the knee—the result holding there for several weeks, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. cf an accident July 24 in Kotka, but we see no end-of-season ta­ LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS Lombard 3-7651 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnsido St. Finland, while he was a member pering off yet. There's still plen­ LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. > Beacon 4336 of the crew aboard the SS Char­ ty of cargo to be moved. PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. les Mallory, a Waterman ship. The loading of grain which Phone 2599 11 is expected that he will be has been suspended for some To the Editor: SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. (onfined to the hospital for an­ time will get under way the latr Douglas 5475 - 8363 Many SAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon other six weeks, and according ter part of this month. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the San Juan 2-5996 to John Zereis, Deck Delegate of of the ships now carrying ore address below: SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. the SS Walter Ranger, who visit­ will then switch to the grain Phone 8-1728 ed the hospitalized Seafarer, trade. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Name Co51 shipments to this area Main 0290 Brother Hansen is a bit lonesome. Hansen asked Zereis to pass will also increase in a short time. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone M-1323 the word that he'd like to receive There's not much to celebrate Street Address TOLEDO 615 Summit St. letters from some of his buddies. among the girls picketing the Garfield 2112 State. They have City WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. He added tfiat if any of the gang Glass Block store. put in at the port in Kotka, he put in a solid year on the pickTerminal 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. would appreciate having them etline and there is no sign of Signed Garden 8331 visit him. The address is Ylei- a settlement. VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. nemsaraala Hospital, AS II, These girls deserve a real Book No. Paciflc 7824 Kotka, Finland. award of some sort. They were Duiuth Council Holds Meeting; Labor Day Celebration Planned SIU HALLS PERSONALS Brother, Hospitalized In Finiand, Asks His Friends To Write Hotice To All SIU Members i 71 �e> THE Page Sixteen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 22, 1947 SlU Swings Into Action Against isthmian •\ 1 • ^ \ • • W J Sll-i Jilt :- " - I • 'I I I |i;S«s P ~ i ^ • - >- -rfii A There was plenty of spirit at the New Orleans stop work meeting on August 13. Close to 500 men came off ships in the harbor, and congregated at the Carpenters Hall. Here they heard the score, and made final arrangements to keep the strike going until victory was won. A collection was taken up, and many Brothers kicked in with folding money to defray the expenses of the strike. I ' Above is J. Pairsen, second man to contribute $20,00 to the strike fund. Many hit the hat for fives and tens, and many more staled that they yrould donate regularly until Isthmian signed an SIU agreement. When N.O. Patrolmen went aboard ships in the days following, crews took up collections for the strikers, and it began to appear that the strike would be paid for out of donations. ' I iiii m« i .f ® ...r-MXffm Baltimore pickets register for picket duty, the first step in the efficient system used by all ports in the Isthmian strike. From here they will be dispatch­ ed to regular posts, and Isthmian con't move its ships until the pickets ere taken away at the end of the strike. This galley in Baltimore is ship-shape. Before and after'standing a picket watch, men are given coffee and cakes to keep up their vitality. Everybody pitch­ es in to help, and it's no surprise to see Chief Stew­ ards washing dishes like the newest Galley Utility. Everyone has a job to do. They go to picketlines in style in Baltimore. This truck takes men to their stations, and picks up the Seafarers who are relieved. Helps the men conserve their energy for walking the picketline. This truck saw service in the General Strike, and here it is again, good as ever. ill 1.1 -Xz " ^ Members of the United Financial Employes, Local 205, march side-by-side with their SIU Brothers. They remember how the Seafarers helped them pull the pin on the N. Y. Cot­ ton Exchange, and they were happy to do what they could in picketing Isthmian's fink hiring hall. Just off picket duty, tieing-up the Steel Artisan at the foot of Columbia Street, Brooklyn, these Seafarers came back to the New York H ill looking for a place to sleep. Soon after this picture was taken, they were sound asleep on cots. Left to right, these tired Seafarers are, M. R. Armando, Steward; Ken Cann, OS; Walter Pe'erson, OS; and Frank Corio, Third Cook. The boys did a good job en their watch. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource August 22, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 34 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU WINS NINE-DAY STRIKE FORCES ISTHMIAN TO SIGN HIRING HALL AND ROTARY SHIPPING CONTRACT SEAFARES WINS SMASHING VICTORY;ISTHMIAN AGREE TO UNION HIRINGG ALL HANDS SOLIDLY BEHIND ISTHMIAN STRIKE ISTHIMAIN BEEF GETS FULL SUPPORT ONLY COMPANY IGNORES FACT ISTHMIAN SEAMEN ARE UNION NO ISTHMIAN SHIP MOVES IN ANY U.S. PORT SAN JUAN REPORTS GOOD SHIPPING;BEEFS,PERFORNERS SQUARED AWAY CALIFORNIA AFL BACKS SEAFARES, REELECTS LUNDEBERG TO OFFICE NO ISTHMIAN VESSELS IN TAMPA SO SEAFARES HEAD FOR HOT SPOTS ISTHMIAN MEN ARE TOLD THE SCORE AND ALL HIY THE BRICKS IN PHILLY NEW YORK FREE OF BEEFS,EXCEPT ONE--ISTHMIAN BOSTON SEAFARES HALT VACATIONS TO HELP OUT IN THE ITHMAIN STRIKE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT REVISING CONTRACTS ORGANIZER REPORT ON SEAFARES'DRIVE TO ORAGNIZE LAKES NON-UNION SEAMEN NOT A SEAFARES, BUT HANNA TRIPP SHOWED HIM WHAT LAKES SCORE IS THE LOG VISITS A LAKES CARRIER CANADIAN CREWMEN,RESCUED BY SEAFARES HEAR OF UNION'S MARITIME ACHIEVEMENTS DIGESTED MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS MEMBET SEES MARINE LABOR IN KEY ECONOMIC POSTION BAUXITE 'RUN-A-ROUND' MUST STOP;ACTION TO PROTECT SEAFARES URGED UNION IS SEAMEN'S VOICE SAYS CADET GROUP OFFICIAL GULF FISHERMENAFFILIATE WITH INTERNATIONAL PORT NORFOLK IS IN FINE SHAPE PLENTY OF JOBS AND NO BEEFS DULUTH COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING LABOR DAY CELEBRATION PLANNED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/22/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/497973a76ca5e25824ebf7af45975959.PDF 5e00556a2747723e97fcfead079091f6 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 15. 1947 No. 33 —Story on Page^ S Isthmian Seamen Demand Hiring Through Seafarers' Halls �•. '- • . Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Publ/sbed Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. P. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 This Is It! No member of the Seafarers International Union, even after the bargaining election in the Isthmian fleet was won, expected the company to come across with a contract—not without a hard, drawn-out fight. So it is no surprise to us to see the company stalling over the issue of the Union Hiring Hall and the Rotary Shipping System. But members of the SIU know how bit­ terly other operators fought this democratic method of shipping when our Union was first starting, and we know that they were forced to agree to our demands. Isthmian is no exception, and our winning this big beef will prove it! I Men Now In The Marine Hospitals In every way the Union Negotiating Committee tried to meet Isthmian half-way. The company was told that if These are ihe Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, it agreed to the Union Hiring Hall and the Rotary System, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers iind time hanging that other parts of the contract could be worked out. But heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ Isthmian said "no" at the beginning, and continued to ing to them. %say "no" all during the course of the negotiations. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL L. TORRES There is no doubt that Isthmian is carrying the ball JOSEPH DENNIS C. SCHULTZ L. GROVER for all the other operators who hope to break down the J. HAMILTON C. MACON R. A. BLAKE * R. MORRISON seamen's unions. If Isthmian gets away with its fink halls, BOB WRIGHT H. BELCHER M. PERRONE then the others will demand the same privilege. JOHN MAGUIRE J. T. EDWARDS XXX Isthmian today is asking the Seafarers to go back to CHARLES BURNEY . L. BALLESTERO MOBILE HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEAL the days when a seamen went, hat in hand, to the comX X .X M. D. PENRY F. L. WANDRIE l^ny office and begged for a job. Any man who fought STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. G. HARRIS E. M. LOOPER for decent conditions was blacklisted, and he then had no JOHN RATH ARCHIE SANDY D. G. PARKER E. P. O'BRIEN way of earning a living. H. HUISMAN LEROY CLARKE P. FELICIANO J. CARROLL To this idea the SIU registers an emphatic "no.'' J. ZANADIL F. J. SCHULTZ T. J. FAITER D. P. KORALIA Approximately 96 per cent of the unlicensed Isth­ T. J. KURKI M. COLLIER WILLIAM MOORE K. C. CROWE mian seamen voted for union hiring and the rotary shipping C. E. FOSTER L. COOPER E. E. CASEY WILLIAM FAWELEY .system in the bargaining election in which the SIU was REUBEN VANCE J. P. McNEEL E. L. MEYERS recently certified. They knew what they were voting for, ^ X J. P. TASSEN J. C. KEEL and they are going to get the protection of the only sys­ GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. P. GELPI U. S. MORGAN W. BENDLE tem of shipping in which the shipowner can't pull the S. W. LESLEY R. G. VARNON G. E. LEE strings. J. A. DYKES XXX A. BELANGER J. MORRISON This is not just a struggle against the Isthmian Steam­ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. V. O'DANIELS D. MILLER (SUP) R. S. SINGLETARY ship Company, backed up as it is by the wealth and power ELMER BROWN XXX DELIMER COPPOCK XXX of the United States Steel Corporation. The other opera­ BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. NEPONSET HOSPITAL MURRAY PLYER tors may take this as an open door, and try to walk right in. R. BAASNER L. CLARK EDDIE MARKIN If they attempt any such trick, they will find that the J. S. CAMPBELL E. DELLAMANO MANUEL SANTIAGE W. MITCHELL membership of the SIU is prepared to fight for its hard- E. FERRER MAX FINGERHUT R. LORD J. R, HANGHEY THOMAS WADSWORTH won rights. J. BARRON C. LAN3EN WILLIAM ROSS This is an all-out fight! It's up to us to win it just as L. L. LEWIS P. MADIGAN S. Y. FOGELBERG we have every other beef we've ever taken part in. J. R. LEWIS E. JOHNSTON ANTHONY ATKIEWING �Friday. August 15, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers Ties-Up All Isthmian Shipping Walkout Is 100 Percent Effective; SlU Receives Pledges Of Support From Other AFL And CIO Unions By PAUL HALL NEW YORK—^I'he threat to democratic shipping, posed by the Isthmian Steamship Company's refusal to agree to the Union Hiring Hall and the Ro­ tary Shipping System, has been met by a strike which tied-up all Isthmian ships in ports in the United States. As other ships hit ports within the continental limits of the U. S., they will also be struck. Negotiations with the company, which have been going on intermittently since the SIU was certified as collective bargaining agent for unlicensed Isthmian seamen, finally stalled when the company insisted on the right to open-shop its employes, thereby ultimately breaking down everything that organized seamen have won through diard fought struggles. Any guy with any savvy can smell something is rotten as hell when damned good Bosuns and Chief Stewards start turning down jobs in their ratings after having sailed in these jobs for years. These men didn't just suddenly decide they don't like their jobs. According to lots of these fellows themselves, there are several good reasons why they won't ship in their ratings any longer. Biggest of the reasons stems from the fact that on some scows, if a Bosun or Steward insists on some of his shipmates pitching in The Union's Negotiating on their share of the work as per contract, a few gold bricks get up Committee sent a telegram off their lead-laded rears and howl "foul." According to their screwball reasoning, a guy who tries to get to the company stating that them roiling when they aren't in the mood to cut the mustard and the issues of the Hiring Hall carry their end of the work-load isn't "a right guy." and Rotary Shipping were As many members have found out personally a "regular guy" in NEW YORK. August 14— the heart of any agreement, and the freeloaders' book is one who turns his head the other way while SIU President Harry Lundethat other portions such as wages he sloughs off and the rest of the crew have to do his work. berg today announced the and hours and conditions could Another reason for the Bosuns and Stewards growing disgust unreserved support of the be thrashed out once the company is the squawk that comes from the would-be freeloaders whenever American Federation of La­ would agree to the system of they attempt to have their gangs do a ship-shape job and bring the bor, in a telegram received NEW YORK, August 13 —A hiring which has become stand­ scow in a condition real seamen wouldn't be ashamed of. The free­ by the Headquarters Strike ard in the maritime industry. loaders then try to brand the Bosun or Steward as "company men packed special "stop - work" Committee. The telegram A deadline of 2:30 p. m., Tues­ meeting in Manhattan Center to­ for their efforts and set out to give the boys a bad time. follows: day, August 12, was set, but the day heard a report of the strike Paul Hall. SIU of NA Cooperative Spirit ^ situation to date and voted company requested more time, 51 Beaver Street and this was granted. However, That's a pretty lousy label to hang on anybody and no self- unanimously to extend the strike President Green of the respecting Seafarer can be expected to swallow that kind of crap, if the Isthmian Steamship Com­ at 6:30 the same day, the com-i AFL issued the following pany rejected the Union's de-| especially when it comes from a freeloader. We all must understand pany attempts to prolong the ac­ statement today quote: The the position of the Bosuns and Stewards, if we are to maintain a tion until the date when - the mand, and asked for another American Federation of La­ meeting Thursday, August 14. cooperative, union spirit aboard ship. Taft-Hartley Act takes effect. bor without reservation . A Steward or Bosun's job requires that they direct the work JUST STALLING The 3000 Seafarers in attend­ stands behind the Seafarers of the men in their gangs and decide who is to do what. With the ance were warned by Strike All this was just one more Int. Union of NA in their exception of a few who might overstep their bounds, these men Committee Co-chairmen Paul proof that the company had no coming fight to retain their give orders only because it's all in the day's work. Hall and Morris Weisberger that intention of granting the Union union hiring halls and other Furthermore, in order for Bosuns and Stewards to be good the company would not give in Hiring Hall and Rotary Ship­ fundamental conditions. We Union men they must also be good Bosuns and good Stewards. In on the Union Hiring Hall and ping unless forced to do so. It pledge the entire strength of fact, this follows right down the line. Wherever you find a first- the Rotary Shipping System un­ was then that the pin was pulled, seven million members of rate Union man, you'll usually find a Seafarer who is capable and less it was forced to do so, and and within a matter of hours, the American Federation of qualified for his rating. would try every trick in the picketlines had been set up Labor in this fight. Unquote. books to inject provisions of the around Isthmian ships on the Harry Lundeberg Bosses' Stooge East Coast. This was soon fol­ SIU of NA The "company man" label which shirkers and freeloaders so T-H Law into this beef. The Union Hiring Hall is lowed by a complete tie-up all indiscriminately try to hang on any guy just trying to do his job something we fought for," stat­ over the United States. is a dangerous thing. A "company man" is a bird who uses his The strike committee for the union membership as a cover up for fronting for the employer, ed Hall, "and we're damned if SIU in the Port of New York while he takes unreasonable advantage of his shipmates for his we'll give it up. If Isthmian, or consists of Paul Hall, New York any other operator, tries to take own and the bosses' benefit. Agent, Charley Tannehill, A1 He is quite often a stool pigeon who gives lip-service to his this right away from us, they'll Waterman, Teddy Babkowski. union while he whispers in the employer's ear. In short, he is any­ have to whip eveiy single one and Bobby High. For the SUP thing but a good union man and can be classed with the fink and of us first." the committee is composed of scab. How any bum can call a Bosun or a Steward a "company In addition to the many GENERAL STRIKE Morris Weisberger, New York man" simply because he's doing his job and thereby keeping his Agent, P. Rodrigues, P. Nisenen. pledges of support which have In the event that Isthmian Union in a strong bargaining position is a question all squarebeen received from both AFL Bruce Denholm, and C. Russell. continues to stall, or tries to in­ shooting Seafarers will want answered. and CIO unions, certain AFL In other ports strike commit­ voke any portion of the new Locals in New York City have tees have been elected and are "slave labor" law, the SIU is Time To Take Position been seeing to it that food is ali-eady functioning. prepared to ask all maritime The time, therefore, is right now, for the Union to start taking In all, twenty-four Isthmian being furnished to the Strike a position on this very important matter. The Chief Steward and the workers to join in a general ships are affected so far. Seven Kitchen at 51 Beaver Street. strike. Bosun, like every body else in the Union (OS, AB, Fireman, Messare in the Port of New York, six Many of these Locals assisted This would take on the same boy, etc.) have SIU books. They are entitled to all the considera­ proportions as the 1946 Gener­ in Baltimore, three in New Or­ with food in the 1946 General tion and protection given the others. Several times recently, some Messmen and Ordinaries have al Strike in which the Seafarers leans, two each in San Francisco Strike, and without a moment's come to the Hall in a hell of a sweat wanting to know if they could forced recognition of its new and Philadelphia, and one each hesitation started the ball roll­ bring charges against the Bosun or Steward on their ship for what contracts with the shipownei's in Mobile, Galveston, Houston ing as soon as the announce­ ment came that the ^lU was after the Wage Stabilization and Boston. they said was "working them from bell to bell." once again involved in all-out No .sooner had the Negotiating Board had "nixed" the wage in­ Short and simple, the answer is: "Hell, no'" Committee announced the strike strike action, Certainly no guy likes to work for a tough Steward or Bosun creases. than messages of support started | The Locals from whom assistwho insists on working the men from bell to bell. But there is a ACTION PLANNED pouring into the New York ance has been received to date way to handle guys who go off the deep end in getting the ship's The resolution, as approved by Headquarters. are: work done. Where they go to extremes in hardtiming a crew, the the membership, is as follows: From the Masters, Mates, and men have a right to present their case to shoreside meetings .and ask Joe Deckei; and Phil Shapiro. The SIU-SUP will declare as Pilots, came the following tele­ the membership to prevent the offenders from shipping. Local 60. Delicatessen and hot" any vessel which is re­ gram: The shipowners have not given up the hope that they might Restaurajit Workers. allocated from Isthmian to any Wired all- off-shore locals one day hire nothing but non-union Bosuns and Stewards. They other operator as long as the quote: Seafarers International Ross Siegel. continually squawk that when the Union ships these two key ratings strike lasts. Any vessel belong­ Local IS. Hotel and Restaur­ Union of North America on off the Board from the Hall, they do not get men who are able to ing to any company which hauls ant Workers. strike against Isthmian Steam­ get the crew to work properly. any re-allocated Isthmian cargo ship Company effective mid­ Joseph Belsky. The quickest way for us to help the shipowner in this argu­ ment is for the officials or the membership to lead anyone to be­ shall be declai-ed as "hot" and night, August 12. Imperative Local 234. Butcher Workers. lieve these men do not have the right to run their gangs within the struck in the same manner as you cooperate without jeopar­ Eugene Kennedy. Isthmian vessels. dizing agreement. Refuse to limits of our agreement and union working rules. Local 1500. Retail Food The SIU-SUP shall upon the sail vessels manned by non­ At the present time the straightening out of this matter is of Clerks. first attempt by any person or union crews. Request clear­ vital concern to the SIU. It should be discussed thoroughly at A. Silverstein. your shipboard meetings. If you have an opinion on the matter— persons to inject into this dis­ ance for safety watches. E. W. Higginbotham, Pres. Cooks' and Countermen's send it to the LOG. Let's get rolling and square this issue up— pute between the United States Union. but quick. {Continued on Page If) (Continued on Page 4) N.Y. Meet Maps Beef Extension Pres. Green Pledges Full AFL Support AFL Unions Furnish Food �THE SEAFARERS ' Page Four i Friday. August 15. 1947 LOG Isthmian Strike 100% Effective (Continued from Page }) The following message was re ceived from the Radio Officers Union: Many thanks your telegram this date. Radio Officers Union offers you and your men full cooperation and 100 per cent support for your victory. Your picketlines will be respected by our members. Let us know if we can be of any assistance. Fred M. Howe, General Sec. The Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, and Wipers, pledged its support in a telegram .from V. J. Malone, President: The Marine Firemens Union wholeheartedly endorses your strike against the Isthmian Steamship Company and Head­ quarters and all Branches will respect and support your pick­ etlines without qualification. The New York Branch of the MFOWW reiterated Malone's sen­ timents: At a special meeting at 3 p. m. August 13, the New York Branch of the Mai'ine Fire­ men's Union went on record to i-espect SIU picketlines and to support your strike against Isthmian Steamship Lines. Signed by Ferdinand C. Smith, M. Hedley Stone, Chester Young, and Jack Lawrenson, the Nation­ al Maritime Union also sent a message of support: The officials of the National Maritime, Union of America, CIO, wish to advise the officials and membership of the Sea­ farers International Union, AFL, that the NMU will give full support and cooperation to your effort to secure a signed contract from the Isthmian Steamship Corporation. The record of this anti-labor outfit is well known and your fight on this question is our fight. During this uncertain period many complications may arise in the situation. May we sug­ gest therefore that a meeting be arranged between your of­ ficials and the officials of the NMU so that all problems may be worked out in such a way as to permit us to give you the most effective support in mak­ ing your strike successful. UFE RECIPROCATES The appreciation of the United Financial Employes, was shown by the following wire: We all know how much the SIU helped us in the past. You can depend on 100 per cent co­ operation. Call on us for any­ thing. M. David Keefe, Pres., Local 205, UFE. International support and co­ operation was promised in a wire from James Scott, of the British Seamen's Union: We are with you 100 per cent. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your action even more suc­ cessful. The Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards also pledged assistance in the following message: Test of the Taft-Hartley Law attempt to outlaw Hiring Hall ^pd notary Shipping -import­ ant to all maritime . unions. MCS pledges full' support in your strike action against Isth­ mian SS Company. We are ready and willing to give any and all assistance to your strike committee in aiding your strug­ gle. With full support of all labor, victory must be yom-s. Nathan Jacobson, Sec.-Treasurer. On the second day of the strike, food and coffee already was be­ ing served on the picketlines, and arrangements were completed for feeding and housing the Isthmian men who left their ships. Honors for being the first men to pile off went to A1 Water­ man, who came off the Rider Vic­ tory, and Norman Lindsey, who took his baggage off the Harold I Pratt. The entire crew of the Richard Alvey reported to the New York Hall a few hours after the strike started. They turned in for a little shut-eye, and by early morning were sarting for the picketlines to relieve the night watch. By J. P. SHULER Secretary-Treasurer Contracts and Negotiations Since the last regular meeting, the following companies have signed the standard SIU agree­ ment, which will be in effect un­ til July 30, 1948: Waterman Steamship Company, Mississippi Shipping Company, Arnold Bernstein Shipping Company and Ponce Cement Corporation. Sometime ago. Ponce Cement Company notified the Union they wished to terminate the agree­ ment on September 30, 1947. Last week, when the ship was in Philadelphia, they were pre­ sented with an agreement which they signed after economic pres­ sure had been used. The story of this action was carried in the last week's issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Negotiating Committee met with the following compan­ ies- during the past week: Am­ erican-Eastern Steamship Com­ pany, Illinois-Atlantic Stearnship Company, Overlakes Freight Corporation and Newtex Steam­ ship Company. All of these com­ panies have agreed to go for tlie standard contract and they should all be signed up by the end of this week. In addition, Calmar and Ore Lines, St. - Lawrence Navigation Company, Crosby Steamship Company, and Moran Towing Company have been contacted and negotiations will be held soon with these companies. The Negotiating Committee met with Isthmian Steamship Company on Thursday, August 7, 1947. The Company's propos­ als and attitude was unsatisfac­ tory to your Union Negotiating Committee and by the time this The Patrolmen Say.. SIU-MM&P Cooperation NEW YORK —It was Matetrouble that took Pati'olman Artie Shea of the MM&P and myself down to the Robin Grey this week. The Grey, a converted C-3, had stopped in Baltimore where she picked up six men for the Deck Departmerft and then had proceeded here. When we hit the ship, several members of the Deck Depart­ ment submited a list of griev­ ances against the Mate, and ask­ ed that he be removed from the ship by job action, if necessary. Shea and I got the men and the Mate together in the messroom and thrashed the matter out. The men were primarily burned up over some of the Mate's practices pertaining to work aboard ship. We took their grievances up one by one. Unfortunately, the men had not done too good a job of drawing up the charges, pri­ marily due to the fact that they lacked knowledge of just what a Mate's duties are. STAND TO COLLECT Our contracts state that when licensed personnel work on deck, the work done will be paid the unlicensed personnel responsible for the work. The men in this case had nothing to worry about, for no matter how much work the Mate performed they stood to collect. The charge that the Mate was telling the Bosun what to do could not stand up very well, as it is the Mate's job to pass along orders to the Bosun, and he in turn will pass them to the men. If he orders them to do some­ thing that is out of order, it is not their job to refuse to do the work or raise a lot of objections. They should keep a record of the work done and turn it over to the shoreside representatives who will handle the beef for the crew. He is there to do just such work and he will go all the way to gain a satisfactory settlement of any dispute. The men were dissatisfied with: the Mgte of the Grey and \. I'll admit that he wasn't top of­ Whoa, Nellie ficer timber, but the charges NORFOLK—We don't like the weren't quite concrete enough to Taft-Hartley Bill and we will justify pulling him off. very probably kick it out, but Pulling him off wouldn't have up to the time we do there is been difficult; in fact, the job I no need of sitting around mop­ could have been done without ing and moaning about what it tying the ship up. The MM&P, is taking away from us. like us, is anxious to see that That is the defeatist attitude. harmony exists between the SIU brothers are not defeatists MM&P and the SIU, and if it is but militant, fighting seamen found that a man is fouling up or performing, they will pull him who want a square deal and are off just as we do with SIU per­ willing to give a square deal. There is no room in the grand­ formers. est maritime Union in the world OUT ON TRIAL for any other type. After a lengthy discussion with So let's gird the old armor the crew, it was agreed that the and start the fight by cleaning Mate would continue, aboard. If out of our own house any book at the end of the trip, it is found or permit carrier who brings the that he is a menace to the crew Union into ill-repute by their and the ship, the MM&P will non-conformance with our Con­ take action. They are out to pro­ stitution and working rules, so, tect their membership, too, but "Performers Beware." a phony is quickly dealt with. There have been over 850,000 Job actions are a part of the sets of seamen's papers issued. SIU program to better conditions on our ships, but in a case like Today, the outlook for seamen's this job action is not liecessary jobs when things settle down is The MM&P and the SIU, to­ 50,000. That means that, in gether, can take care of per­ round numbers, 800,000 men formers whether they be from holding seamen's papers are go­ the foc'sle or topside, and they can be removed without the ing to have to grub around for a manual on the care and feed­ least bit of trouble. The important thing, however, ing of livestock and the best is to have specific and concrete time to plough—Giddap ! charges against the man. If so, Ben Rees the case is easy. Ray Gonzales % % X Credit To SIU PHILADELPHIA—One of the cleanest ships and cleanest pay­ offs I have since I've been pa­ trolman in Philadelphia was on Saturday, August 9, on the SS Thomas B. Reed. There was a nice gang aboard in all three Departments and everything topside was okay. It was really a pleasure to payoff a ship like this, a real credit to the SIU. Of the fines imposed upon crewmembers for sanitation, etc., the sum of $20.00 was collected and turned over to ine for qur Brothers, in the marine hospitals. E. Tilley is read, there will probably be further results to give to the membership. Television The membership went on rec­ ord at the last regular meeting to buy a television set for the New York Branch. Several rep­ resentatives from different tele­ vision companies have submitted bids. It is hereby recommended that a committee be elected here tonight to make recommenda­ tions as to buying a television set. Ships' Libraries Sometime ago, the membership went on record to put aboard all SIU ships bound editions of the SEAFARERS LOG and that the cost of binding and mailing will be covered by a charge of $10 to each crew. A number of these bound editions have been sent to SIU Branches where they will be put aboard the ships. Ships' crews should see that this gear is taken care of so that the next crew coming aboard will derive the same benefits. Membership Admittance The membership has gone on record to open the books for new members under certain con­ ditions. There has been some confusion among the permit men who think that the books are open for everyone with no re­ strictions. The Headquarters Of­ fices are preparing a set of in­ structions and rules under which membership admittance is to be governed. This will be available to the membership shortly. Finances It was i-eported by the Phila­ delphia Agent that sometime be­ tween 5 P.M. Saturday, August 2, and 8 a.m. Monday, August 4, that the Philadelphia Hall was broken into and that the follow­ ing was missing: Button Money, $6.00; Money for Stewpot, $16.00; Receipts, $327.80; Totaling $349.80. The bonding company has been notified of this loss. At the last regular meeting, there was a motion made to have the Quarterly Financial Commit­ tee elected at a special meeting. Since that time, negotiations and other Union business has kept everyone busy. Therefore, it is recommended that a paid com­ mittee be elected here tonight to audit the report. Keep Her Steady As She Goes We ell know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1. Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a. ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take ttme off unless you are authorized by the de­ partment head. 6. Study your contracts and shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and by-laws. �Fridar' August 15, 1947 THE SEA FARER 8 LO G Page Fivff Weather Is Hot In Galveston— And So Is The Shipping Situation By KEITH ALSOP Full Book Men Can Ship Anytime They Want To From Port Tampa NO NEWS?? By SONNY SIMMONS Silence Ihis week from Ihe Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: Some of the boys go out fish­ TAMPA—At the present time we have the SS Haiti Victory, ing with the Patrolmen. Their Waterman, in prtrt, with another luck has been good and they BOSTON Watermar V^ntory due tomorrow. have caught some nice messes of SAN FRANCISCO We aL e the SS Dorothy fish at times. Lately, however, BUFFALO and SS Mc .lere for Bull Lines, it has rained so much that the CLEVELAND with the SS Edith in Boca lakes look like oceans. DULUTH This Port is about the best Grande. Each of these ships calls for place in the Gulf to spend a SAN JUAN a few replacements, and we month on the beach—that is, if a ASHTABULA sometimes ship several men in man doesn't drink. A guy can MILWAUKEE the Deck and Engine Depart­ swim and fish for nothing, and JACKSONVILLE rooms are fairly cheap. ments of the SS Florida. SAVANNAH Fishing and hunting are good The Patrolman made the Flor­ ida this week and, except for a ways to relax if you ask me, MOBILE small beef on overtime in the and although I don't belong to The creadline for port re­ Deck Department, everything the Chamber of Commerce, I'll ports, monies due, etc., ii was okay. The beef was settled give you the glad-hand anytime without too much trouble, and you show up here. the Monday preceeding pub­ The carpenters here are having everybody's happy. lication. While every effort Due to the efficiency of the a bit of trouble now. They are will be made to use in the Delegates, beefs on the Florida negotiating a wage raise, and current issue material re­ ere being held to a minimum. things have not gone favorably ceived after that date, space Any Full Book man can get a for them so far. Maybe by the time this article job on that vessel most any time, commitments generally do since there are some men on her appears in print, everything will not permit us to do so. who want to get off whenever liave been ironed out satisfac­ we can get replacements for torily. them. The Skipper of the Florida, Captain Harrington, died last week, and his place has been taken by Chief Mate Donovan. Of course, this set-up is liable to change at any time. By HERBERT JANSEN weeks while the boys take their News just came through that vacation. Nice time for a vaca­ Waterman has two ships due in CHICAGO—Shipping has pick­ tion with the Chicago thermo­ next week to load phosphate for ed up considerably during the meters hitting 100 in the shade! Japan. We get one of those ves- week with a total of fifty-seven Paying the Windy City recent selis abbut every ten days, and shipped as follows: 3 Wheels­ visits were the Browning ships, although they crew in other ports, men, 9 ABs, 4 OS, 16 Firemen, SS Sultana and SS Penobscot. we get calls for several replace­ 5 Coalpassers, 3 Lookouts and 17 Both vessels loaded grain for ments before sailing time. Some­ Stewards Department personnel. Buffalo. According to all re­ times we even get a call for a The SS Michigan finally crew- ports, this should be a bumper full crew. ed up, and "will make her first year for grain on the Lakes, es­ Brother Baldy Bollinger paid trip on the 11th (Monday). She pecially so since the railroads off here last week and paid a will start first on the Calumet are short so many cars. month's dues. He says that if Pai-k fill in, and when this job HALF WAY MARK Bull Sheppard finds out, he will is completed will start immedi­ Now that the season on the have a hard time when he gets ately on the Chicago airfield pro­ Great Lakes has passed the half back to New Orleans. ject. way mark, it's time to note the Brother Tex Suit came through It is expected that the air­ progress made by the SIU's or­ on a Waterman Victory, and field job will lafet for a year, and ganizing drivfe in this cohiparasends his regards to all. then the Michigan will shift to tively short time. So far, it's Nevin Ellis, Ralph Seckinger, another fill job. been very good. Chris Hansen, Papa Williams and Lakes seamen are making up Crewmembers of the SS Gil­ his son Johnny, Bill Arnold, and A1 Driver, are some of the old- bert are happy to start their their minds that they want rep­ timers on the beach now. A1 is vacation during this hot weather. resentation by a union which for their rights and spending a few weeks here with The yards are pretty well filled, will fight those of all seamen. and so she's laid up for two his wife taking it easy. GALVESTON — Things are really hot down here in this Gulf port—I mean the weather. The heat has been terrific here the past week and it has been all I could do to restrain myself from taking a nice long swim in the cool waters of the Gulf. The tropical weather wasn't content just to give us the full effect of the sun's rays; it let loose with a little of its power over Corpus Christi. Fortunately not much damage was done. Another thing that was hot down here was the crew of the Franklin K. Lane, Waterman scow. She hit in here Saturday night and stopped the wages for the men that were getting off, even though she was not paying off until Monday. The telephone wires burned, I burned up the road down to the ship, and the Captain sizzled a bit when I collared him. Con­ clusion: The Captain agreed to pay the wages due for Sunday, but lamely blamed the incident on the Army, bunch of scabs who started working the ship. The crew called the Hall and once more the old rattler tore dovrn the road with me at the wheel and Patrolman Wilburn gripping the seat. We found the ship and spoke to the Captain, getting him to agree to sail the ship short of her cargo. With the ship gone the scabs stuck their tails be­ tween their legs and went back into their holes. Back at the Hall, shipping is keeping up a steady pace with most departments sailing .shorthanded. We've had a good number of ships in port this wx'ek, among them the Walter Colton, Zebolin Pike. J. Hoban and N. Web­ ster, all Waterman, John Bur- UET^ riND Ui A Nice COOL fiOLEf ^ SCABS COME OUT The only other disturbance worth reporting was aboard the George Gershwin, Alcoa Steam­ ship, tied up in Freeport, Texas. There an ILA strike was called, and out of their holes came a gess. South Atlantic; Fort Ral­ eigh. Pacific Tankers, and E. S. Cobb, Soui.il Atlantic. There are also several SUP ships tied up here. In transit, we welcomed the May, Bull Lines, and the Del They know that at the pres­ Monte. Mississippi. There were ent time with the passage, of the a few minor beefs on these Taft-Hartley Act, unorganized ships but nothing that delayed labor is going to have a harder them or caused any difficulty. time than ever to protect itself. ACCORDING TO PLAN In addition, these men know Organizing efforts are still go­ that the SIU will fight to the last ditch against any and all anti- ing strong down here. I've been labor legislation that the Was'h- hitting the Cities Service ships ington bureaucrats and big- regularly and Johnny 'Ward is business-paid legislators are try­ busy in the Lake Charles re­ ing to cram down the throats of gion with the same mission. It looks good from vrhere I the American working people. sit, and time, I'm sure, will bear Neither the NMU nor the LSU enters the picture as far as the me out. What was once a gashound's average unoi'ganized Lakes sea­ man is concerned. They realize paradise is now on the straight that the NMU is fiinshed on the and narrow. I don't mean the Lakes' as a result of being torn WCTU girls have taken over, wide open from dissension, com­ but we haven't had any of the mie control and the political am­ trouble that plagued this area not so long ago. bitions of their misleadere. The membership has done an As for the LSU, Lakes sea­ men laugh at it as a wholcly excellent job of putting our Gal­ controlled, company stooge out­ veston house in order. At the moment, with shipping fit. However, they don't dis­ like it is, there aren't any oldcount tlie. danger of a sell-out timers here on the beach; in outfit like the LSU. Behind the scenes, this phony, fact, there aren't any youngso-called union is fully prepared timers around, either, with ship­ to make any kind of a deal with ping going so good. That is, unless they are in' the operators. After all, who some hidden ginmill a r o an d pays their freight? Only a strong, militant Union town that the Dispatcher ha.sri't like the SIU with the full sup­ gotten • wind of yet. port and backing of the AFL and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, plus the strength of 91,000 members in the five auton­ omous Districts of the SIU, can If your requisition is cut, withstand the attacks of the re­ or if the food is not up to par. actionaries against our gains. notify all three Delegates at "With the "hate-labor" boys in once so that the ship will not the driver's seat in Congress you sail until the matter has been can expect every trick in the straightened out. book, plus some new ones, to It is the responsibility of be tossed at the workers in the the Steward to check the U.S. store's before the ship sails, Only through the strength and and any complaints made far solidarity of the SIU can mari­ at- sea won't do the crew any time labor win through, and pre­ good if they have to eat short vent the return of the vicious rations poor food. slave labor days for the seamen. SHI Organizing Drive Meeting With Good Response As Great Lakes Season Passes The Half-Way Mark All Remains Quiet On The Baltimore Waterfront By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping in this port continues at a reduced pace. With shipyard workers still on strike here, vessels need­ ing repairs are bypassing the port and are heading for stops where the work can be done. This skipping of Baltimore has caused payoffs to shrink quite « bit, and this fact isn't making the boys on the beach waiting for ships very happy. Action on a beef existing on a ship that hit port last Friday averted a situation in which the Coast Guard might have been called in. If we hadn't been successful, it might have meant the first lime the boys in blue figured in one of our beefs since the new set-up for Coast Guard districts and hearing units was inaugu­ rated. The Captain of the ship was convinced that the Coast Guard wasn't really what he wanted. In addition, all logs against crewmembers were dropped. Insofar as we are conceined, there is very little for the Coast Guard to do down here. All is very quiet in this port, in spite of the large number of men on the beach. There has been no trouble with gashounds and performers since the mem­ bership started on the campaign to keep them quiet. Only activity of any account goes on when the hot weather has the boys blowing foam off their brew, but they're not blow­ ing their tops over it. Last Friday I took a run up to New York for a weekend huddle with the boys at Headquarters, where we hashed over the im­ portant Isthmian situation. More time has been spent in getting this company in tow than was put in on construction of the Empire State Building—thanks to the NMU and other obstacles. But no one can stop us now. Once again, I want to urge those members who have bag­ gage in this Hall to drop in and haul it away. Six years is long enough for any seabag to be in cold storage. In about four weeks we're go­ ing to comb out the pile and do­ nate the bulk of it to charity or­ ganizations. So, come and get it! Chief Stewards �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Patrolman Sings Loud Praises For The Good snip J.M. Harlon NEW ORLEANS—When a PaClaude Hayes was Bosun, and trolman pays off a ship like the that is the reason the ship lookJ. M. Harlon, Waterman, he ed so good. Claude knows how wants every members of the Sea- to work men and they enjoy farers to know about it. ' working for him. Brother Duke Hall and I were Yes sir, it sure is a pleasure assigned to the payoff and every- to go aboard a ship and find a thing seemed to start out wrong, contented crew like this or' The ship was at anchor down Every man on the ship d at the point, and when I drove everything m his power to make up on the levee to park, one a home with the exception of side caved in pulling the car u 4. a 40 An degree 11..+ over 4.to about list. , This boy . h^d T the wrong ,, , idea We were really high and dry. j-bont going to sea. Yon know, Duke then went out on the ship bb" ' ^ V"' = ^ "P" f l.""" and I ealled a wrecker to get bought the world owed him a living. the heap back on an even keel. This guy was something like I got out to the Harlon about the grasshopper; he thought that an hour after Duke and as soon le was doing the Union and the as I stepped off the gangway, I j-ompany a favor by just being had to slow down and look the ship over. She was the cleanest anything as long as he could ship I have been aboard m many gg^gpe it. a month. - I Everything was painted and aU ^NLY BLOT ON RECORD gear neatly stowed. The messWell, the outcome was that room was spoUess. i^he Old Man finally had to log The crew was as responsible him; the only log on the ship, for this just as much as the This didn't do much good so messboy. They had washed cups as soon as they were through with them, and the cold lunch had been immediately returned to the box after use. Nothing had been left lying around. Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers International Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc„ which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. Friday; August 15, 1947 Passes Needed For Bremen Shore Leave Through a recent action by the American Military Government in Bremen, Germany, it is now necessary for merchant seamen to gain passes for shore leave in that port. The passes are issued by the skipper of the ship and are necessary to avoid being picked up and detained. Pick up your pass before go­ ing ashore, and check it for cor­ rectness of your name and the name of the ship. CSUSeamen Long Duped By Commie Leaders By GENE MARKET While the battle goes on in the chambers of the United Nations and on actual battle­ grounds in Europe and Asia, the communist party in Canada con­ tinues with its work of gaining sti'onghold in Canada's labor movement. In these unions which they control, the Canadian Seamen's Union being one of the most important, the rank and file is innocently aiding the communist program of death to democracy and the trade union movement. No one can deny that the top officials of the CSU are servile to the commie doctrine. These men are the traitors to all we have fought for. They want Stalin's program and, altogether they work in the trade union movement with high sounding phrases, they seek the end of the trade imion move­ ment — what mockery. Many seamen who made the Murmansk run can tell stories of the "trade unions" of Russia. Canadian seamen who remember the double dealing of the commie lackeys during the war years have seen it. They remember the cries for second front spon­ sored by seamen's dues. NO BEEFS? Well, Duke had all the books collected so I got the Delegates together to check on the beefs, but I was mistaken—there wasn't a single beef on the ship, in spite of the fact that she had been out three months to the Far East. Old Man turned him over I soon found out why she was ^^e steamboat inspector • as such a good ship, when the crew ^o sail on American ships, started drifting in the messroom. j believe in this kind of Blackie Gardner was the Deck business, but the crew said the Engineer and the Chief and First character deserved anything the Assistant were promising Blackie old Man did to him, so I guess everything from yens to a quart .^hey know what is what, of their best stock if he would yes sir, give us more ships make another trip. It was no ij^e the J. M. Harlon. It was use, however, for Blackie was in ^ pleasure to take care of her. DEMANDS STALLEp pretty much of a hurry to get Before I sign off, all of you Today, these men are still busy to Mobile. 'fellows who want to make the with Stalin's business. While Joe Slim Patterson was the Deck jQod runs and enjoy the City of Rank-and-Filer of the CSU Delegate and had done a sweU cities while you are deciding humbly pays his dues and won­ job. Everyone liked Slim, and which trip to make, come on ders if he will get a ship, his said he could keep their over- down to old New Orleans and officials are using up good union time for them on any trip they see us. Johnny Johnston time passing resolution on Franco happen to be shipmates. Joe Harvey was Messman for the crew; according to the crew he was one of the best. Surtz, an SUP member, was Steward. By JOE SHIMA umbia Shipmate" rather en­ For him the gang had nothing lightening. It was crammed with TOLEDO — Recently, looking but praise for his fine work. thrilling and interesting stories over a copy of the "Columbia F. C. "Smoke" Harrington was about the color of John Doe's the Night Cook and Baker. From Shipmate," July issue (a pater- hair and the new ties that Joe what the boys told me, the rolls na^istic paper put out by the Blow has been wearing lately. and pies that "Smoke" rigged up Columbia Transportation ComIn addition to the above en­ just melted in their mouths. | we found a couple of picumerated thrillers, we were driv­ Oh yes, don't let me forget page referring en almost breathless to read to mention "Peg Leg" Andy An"popular" and "genial" about wedding bells for several derson, who was Oiler on the ^^e SS Miller. lads, as well as an exciting 12-4 watch. It seems that old ^ particuepisode concerning how thrilled Andy would clean up and shave question the Columbia seamen were to after the morning watch, and ^nown as a man who works be wearing their new white cov­ then head for the galley to cook after 5 P.M. and beeralls with the company's name himself a little special breakfast. ^ A.M. without the pay­ on the back. ment of overtime. 'EVENING IN PARIS" We searched and searched What does he work them at? "Smoke" said he knew he was Chipping and painting while at through the pages of this pleas­ coming before he got around to t)ie dock and when the vessel is ant little monthly gossip sheet, the galley passageway. His sweet not shifting, but nowhere did we find any­ smelling shaving lotion preceedThe two pictures referred to thing concerning the open-shop ed him everywhere. I show this Mate in front of his conditions on the Columbia ships, ^ ' When the Third Cook got sick Muskegon home, captioned "Paid and the lack of any overtime and had to go to the hospital. For," and the other is a loung- payment for jobs which are con­ Walt, the bull Wiper, swapped ing shot captioned "Solid Com- sidered penalty jobs on SIU his dirty dungarees for some fort." ships. clean whites and took over The thought comes to mind Yes, it's very nice to have a where the Third Cook left off. as whether the men who did all considerate employer who spends Now the gang wants to know the work without overtime pay his money so prodigiously print­ why he doesn't go up and get a didn't pay ^ for this Mate's com- ing a nice little eight page Cook's rating — they all daim fortable home. Just an idle glossy monthly paper filled with they'd gladly eat his food OQ thought! interesting tidbits and spicy lit­ another trip. j We found the rest of the "Col- tle news items. or Tito; all the time stalling the demands of the membership for honest representation and good contracts. A good part of this money flows into the coffers of the Labor Progressive Party (communist party of Canada). Rank and filers of the CSU are getting a trouncing from the labor hating Canadian Steam­ ship lines and their cohorts be­ cause the CSU, weakened and bled by the political termites, is in no position to fight back. The democratic labor unions of both Canada and the United States have renounced the com­ munists and exposed them. Their miserable record speaks for it­ self. In the political field, the fallacy of their misfit ideology is very well proven. Since the initial organizing of the communist party in Canada in 1926, not one piece of legis­ lation favorable to labor has been put on the statute books through their efforts. HAVE ACHIEVED NOTHING fertile ground for the reception of the seeds of the communist program. Picture the shallowness of these rats as they strive to martyrize themselves on behalf of the seamen. Protesting with useless tele­ grams and sending long winded resolutions to the world in gen­ eral is the extent of their union activities. Trade unionism will gain noth­ ing from such protests and plead­ ings. The one and only way to win respect from the lords of industry is to hit them where it hurts. Stop the wheels of pro­ duction — the source of profit— and the shipowners wili start to worry. Do the commies use job action and work stoppages to win their beefs? The answer is clearly re­ corded in their miserable record. If a work stoppage is in the best interests of Joe Stalin's In­ ternational designs, then the commies will pull one. As an example, the Canadian Lakes strike came at a time when the Russians were trying hard to convince the world that their demands in Europe must be met. They tried to scare the democracies into making con­ cessions by showing their strength in the labor movement of Canada. A long procession of soap box protests, hunger marches and sham dramas has availed the workers nothing. In the trade union movement, their history is one of sell-outs and sabotage. The communist philosophy, forced on the rank and filers of NO GOOD FOR JOE the CSU by the communist lead­ ership, is destined to prolong The CSU, being part of the bad working conditions on Can- communist web, subserviently adian ships, so as to foster a I followed Stalin's orders. When revolutionary spirit in the minds the Canadian Steamship Lines of dissatisfied seamen, and make bucked the CSU contracts just recently, it was not to Joe's ad­ vantage to strike, so nothing was done about it more than tp beg the government for aibitWe even worked the "Ship­ tration. mate's" crossword puzzle, and This is the type of leader­ looked with interest at the car­ ship that the Canadian seamen toons about "Wrong-way Jack" have. and "Right-way Jim." We even CSU members, wake up and waded through the numerous smash the communist yoke that humorous anecdotes and snazzy threatens to throttie you! Trade sayings, but still we found no­ unions are no place for these thing about what Columbia was fakers. going to do to improve their With these leeches in the sad­ wages, hours and overtime pay­ dle, your union will be smashed. ments. They are too firmly embedded to Yes, the "Columbia Shipmate" remove. Your only wise move is a nice little innocuous paper, is to quit, and take membership but we'll stick to the SEAFAR­ in the Seafarers International ERS LOG. There you read not Union. only new items by and about American seamen are your the members, but you read brothers and offer you a helping about conditions aboard the hand. Take it and build your­ ships, new contracts signed, selves a powerful Canadian dis­ beefs settled, breakdown of antitrict of the SIU. labor legislation like the TaftHartley Act, and items of inter­ est to all seafaring men. Golumbia Tells Men All—Except How To Get Raise Join the SIU today, and be­ come a part of the greatest Union on the waterfront. Be­ come a part of the 91,000 SIU Brothers and Sisters fighting for the best contracts, wages, hours, overtime, working and living conditions in the marine indus­ try. ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. �FtfiHar. AugusMS, 1947t TmE SEJfFARBHS EOG NEW TYPE COKE MACHINE New York Patrolman Turns Racket-Buster; Another Good Thing Goes Down The Drain By JOE ALGINA Here is where you can buy a coke in the Norfolk Hall. Left to right. James Bullock. Dispatcher. James Cobb, janitor, an unidentified old timer, and Frank Mitchell. Brother Cobb runs the coke concession, and the stand was built for him by Mitchell. Norfolk may lack the modern conveniences, but the cokes are just as cold this way. X Coal Shipments To Europe Keep Norfolk Busy By RAY WHITE Page SeVev NEW YORK — If I stayed up every night racking my brain for new schemes and rackets, I'd still have to take a back seat to the many schemes dreamed up by some of the steamsl. n companies. How they do it I'll never know, but out of the minds of company officials come some of the strangest and fantastic plans to beat a working stiff out of a buck. Late.st bouquet or rather, brick bat, goes to Eastern Steamship Company. They found a new twist and were all set to give it full play until we got wind of it. Aboard their ships the Watch­ men are given a badge, brassard and hat band to identify them. At the conclusion of a trip this week, the Watchman on the Evangeline decided to payoff and in so doing he turned his para­ phernalia in to the companj'. The company was ready for him. They took the trappings and then deducted ,$14 from his pay for the articles. They figured he would take it with­ out a squak, but he didn't. In­ stead, he came to the Hall and gave his beef to Patrolman Drawdy. Together, they went down to the ship and contacted the com­ pany officials responsible. The boys of Eastern expressed amaze­ ment that man could be so brash as to expect a return of his cabbage. After all, they stated, "The man has used the articles, so he has to pay for them." Patrolman Drawdy then ex­ plained to them that, if he had mutilated or lost the items, it would be the company's right to bill the man; but how could they charge $14 for stuff not wortha two dollar bill and then keep the items on top of it. All they had to do was re­ issue the articles to the next Watchman and collect another $14. In a short time, these arti­ cles would bring in hundreds of dollars, just for their use. When the company saw that their petty racket was exposed, they went kind of limp and re­ turned the man's dough. This put an end to the funnybusiness, thanks to racket-buster Drawdy. Hey, bud, wanna bor­ row my hat for a month? Only cost you $14. Shipping has taken a turn for the bettei- up here. Waterman has put in operation several ships that were laid up, which accounts for quite a few jobs. DELIVERY CREW RETURNS The crew of the USSR Victory, one of the vessels of the India Steamship Company, paid off in New York this week after de­ livering the ship to the Indian Government. The company tried to pull a few fast ones, being new to the SIU. but the crew got everything coming to them. They had an easy trip back, as they flew most of the way. Here are a few items that I want to call to the attention of the membership, IVhen writing for information, to the LOG or in any correspon­ dence to the Union, give the name of the ship and by aU means the name of the company. These ships change around so much that it is sometimes dif­ ficult to trace the company under which the ship was at the time. Another thing, monej' sent to Headquarters for dues or as­ sessments should be sent to the Seafarers International LTnion, 6th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, and not to any individual or Patrol­ man. NORFOLK — Unlike some of the ports along the coast, Nor­ folk is still in the throes of a heavy shipping boom with men going out of here daily in large numbers. Indicative of the fast pace of shipping here is the fact that the Dispatcher shipped over 350 men last week. Reason for the rush on Nor­ folk is the heavy shipments of coal to Europe. Getting ready for the coming European winter the coal is being put aboard the Peri of the crew of the USSR Victory, which was delivered to India. See Joe Algina's column ships in large quantities and it on this page. Left to right. Patrolman Ray Gonzales, Chief Cook D. R. Hightower, W. T. Bruce This makes for more accuracy looks like it will continue for and A. J. Marcet. Jr. Engineers. W. E. Bigham. DM. Jack Potter. FWT, and Patrolman Jimmy and quicker handling of the pay­ a while. ment. Sheehan. Ray and Jimmy handled this beef for the crew. The large number of ships in transit that "have been passing through- here during the past months has dropped off a little, but no one here is worried, as By EDDIE HIGDON Company tanker, the Mobiloil, we expect plenty of ships in We seem to be having a little down and there was enough for collided with an oil barge oper­ difficulty with some of our op­ about 51 days if the supplies transit during the coming weeks. PHILADELPHIA—Ships bear­ In other words,.the Port of Nor­ ing ammonium nitrate, the sub­ ated by the Independent Pier erators these days. In most in­ were stretched real thin. How­ Company, of Philadelphia at the stances, all of the operators have ever, as far as we were concern­ folk is doing nicely. stance held responsible for the oil company docks at Paulsboro. Brokers here instead of their ed, they only had 37 days stores recent death dealing explosions THREE-CORNERED 'RACE N.J. aboard. own offices. The '.payoffs in this port last at Texas City, Texas, and Brest, The oil from the barge spread We were able to get the equiv­ So when a man pays off in week were mostly Ships of Bern­ France, are being classified as into the channel across the river alent of 60 days stores aboard the Gulf and comes back here stein Steamship Company and "explosive carriers" and are bar­ from southwest Philly. The colaccording to our figures. Even where he originally signs articles, Overtakes. It seems that they red from docking at piers along the Captain, Mates and Engineers he has to wait at least 10 days have quite a chunk of the coal Philadelphia's waterfronts. were ready to back up the crew to two weeks before he can run, although South Atlantic is The ban was enforced as a in this beef. collect his two days subsistence result of a directive issued by strongly in the race, too. and wages as per the agreement. 56€.... one Believe it or not, a certain At the moment, there are no the Third District Coast Guard HMM.OAfeBAS ship came into port recently and The brokers claim that they beefs pending on the ships in Commandant in New York, OFPOTAt&CS the Bos'n had a frigidaire in his connot paj' this money until the port. All the ships have been which includes this territory. — HMMM... room. He also had 50 cases of BMOOGH R* companies in question authorize covered, so we'll have to wait Maritime records disclosed that beer which was bought by a I them to do so: however, they are for new arrivals if we want to none of the nitrate has been Mo/VTHS ; vei-y lax in giving authorization tarpaulin muster and, again, be­ handle anything in the beef de­ loaded or unloaded here, but to their brokers and the con­ lieve it or not, there was not a partment. that ships carrying the fertilizer sequences are that the member­ drunk aboard the ship. Income in this port has been as part cargo have docked at ship is up in arms over this steadily increasing and is now local piers. Everybody was aboard and deal. considerably above that of a working. That's really the way Under th^ new order these short time ago. Expenses have ships will be denied the use lision tore a large hole in the we like to see things going — SKIMPY LARDER been pared to the minimum, of piers within the Coast Guard barge near the waterline. which reminds us, we better get We had a good beef in the going, too. but the efficiency of the port District, and will be required to RENTS RISE Stewards Department on an SUP remains top-rate. load and unload cargo only at I see by the papers that the ship. The beef was in regard to Although no pamphlet or leaf­ 'explosive anchorages". cost of living has gone up two the skimpy stores that the com­ let has been drawn up concern­ The anchorage here is located percent in the last 30 days in pany put aboard the ship. ing gashounds, the crews have the Philadelphia area. However, at Artificial Island, below Wil­ When each item was broken taken it upon themselves to put All applications for unemploy­ mington. All cargo will have to wages remain the same. down there was enough stores into effect the Union's desire to ment insurance in New York be lightered to and from such Mr. Taft, the notorious Slave aboard for 37 days, but the com­ give 100 proof addicts the busi­ vessels. Labor Law author, is being pop­ pany claimed there was enough State must be made through the ness if they foul up. offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ Thousands of gallons of crude ularized these days. It looks like stores aboard for 60 days. They have done a good -job, stead of the District offices, as So, according to their own and Norfolk is as free of gas- oil valued at $42,000 gushed into fie is being considered as Pres­ formerly. hounds as it is of the bubonic the Delaware River recently idential timber. Well, he is sure figures which were very skimpy, when a Socony-Vacuum Oil of one vote, at least (his own)! we again broke the store list plague^ Nitrate To PhiHy Confined To Amhorago Below Wilmington Attention Members! �Page EHrht THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August IS. 1947 9- , Commies Always Controlled NMC By BURT BECK. Assistant Editor (Second in a Series) ROM THE VERY FIRST DAYS of the National Mavitime Union, the communists extended every ef­ fort to control the union. Using Joe Curran as a willing tool, the CP put its trusted operatives in high positions where they dictated every move that was made. As early as September, 1939, the. communists were so intrenched in the NMU that they were able to use NMU ships for carrying secret propaganda from coun­ try to country in the hands of trusted agents, and they also had established branches in most major ports for the further dissemination of their ideology. Here are some quotes from a secret document issued by an ex-communist who was high in the NMU coun­ cils, which outlines the way the NMU was infested by the commies, and the international character of the set-up. This relates to the situation in 1939: "In charge of activities in Miami is James 'Scotty' Edwards, high ranking communist, who works througn John Saunders, long known as an active communist in and around Miami. Another is Frank Jones, who open­ ed Miami offices and established direct contact with Eddie Gordon, NMU representative in Havana. Gordon is a member of the communist party and a graduate of the 1936 Communist National School. "The front for the Havana job is that Gordon is sup­ posedly advertising representative of the Pilot, official organ of the NMU. He is influential in small politics in Cuba, and is an honorary member of the Cuban Federation of Labor. He carries confidential creden­ tials from the Central Committee of the communist party of the U. S. A. "San Juan, Puerto Rico: "A branch has been maintained for some time headed by a CP member named John Cadet. This branch has row been supplemented with a general organization for the whole of Puerto Rico, headed by National Or­ ganizer John Rogan. Rogan bears credentials from the Central Committee of the communist party of the U. S. A. "Southern Texas: "A joint hall for fishermen, members of the Inland Boatmens Division of the NMU, has been established at Point Isabelle at the mouth of the Rio Grande River. This is directed by K. K. Owens, Galveston NMU Agent, and is directly administered by his brother. Both of Owens" are communists and communist school gradu­ ates. The political responsibility for this chain of Texas agencies is directed by (a) Horace Bryan—United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers Association. He is a gradu­ ate of big party schools and member of the Central . Committee CPUSA. He is state director of his union. - -(b) Homer Brooks—Texas State : .cretary of the communist party. "Bryan holds membership in the Inland vision of the NMU and Brooks holds an l.ojK.ior,. bership in the NMU. F Great Lakes Strategic no communists aboard P&O ships since the SIU starteJ sailing them. The company made no attempt to sail the ships for a period of five weeks. But the communist party was quick to see what advantage could be made from the situation and dispatched Dave Ramos and Frank Jones, both NMU organizers as well as communist party mem­ bers, to Florida where they reopened the Miami hall and spread statements that the strike was lost and encouraged NMU members to fink the vessels out. Ap­ proximately ten NMUers shipped out on each of the P&O ships. Now the storj' starts to take shape. In the LatinAmerican hook-up of the CP, Havana was the center of operations. Four or five ships arrived daily from the Canal Zone, several from South American ports, at least one from Mexico, and one from Central America. In addition, there were several ships each week from Europe, Africa and from the Orient via the Mediter­ ranean. Thus, through the medium of ships alone, communi­ cations could be carried on faster and more regularly than mail. To the communists this was, and is impor­ tant, since they do not dare to trust the mails, and all of their important communicaions and instructions are carried by courier and delivered by hand. That is the direct reason the communist party was willing to take the stigma of strikebreaking and scabherding in order to colonize the P&O ships in thenefforts to establish another link in their far-flung or­ ganization. The same picture held true in other routes. Company's Approval Desired Wherever the commies infiltrated a steamship line that was necessary for their strategy, the demands of the seamen were forgotten. Any actions for conditions, overtime, etc., were avoided so that the crews could become established and trusted. The names of certain trusted agents keep cropping up in all reports of CP activity on the waterfrom. Albert Rothbard, now in charge of communist infiltra­ tion into the AFL, was for a time a courier traveling on the SS President Roosevelt, and then he transferred to ships going into the Canal Zone. Smith Hopkins, another sometime NMU organizer, was also engaged in communications, sailing on ships which touched near Russian ports, from which ports he brought back instructions to the party in the United States. Roy Hudson, Tommy Ray, and A1 Lanno, were others in the NMU and the communist party who carried the mail for the Stalinists. In 1941 the whole situation came into the open when Joseph J. Doyle, a member of the NMU, exposed tho fact that he had been forced off the SS Ancon, >-'tnujra Railway Steamship Company, because he oprcttd ihi commimi.'^t machine at the convention in Cjc-.tiena. I; js noteworthy to remember that the noon was the ship used by Rothbard as one of the communication links to Central and South America. Of course, the commimications service is not the only reason the commies want te dominate the NMU. As early as 1930, the Hamburg communist convention which set up the Red International of 'Seamen and Harborworkers, ISH, was told by Moscow boss Lozovsky, "war is coming. And it is going to be an antiSoviet war. We must capture the merchant marines encircling the globe, and be prepared." He denounced those delegates present who at that time were not. efficiently organized to sabotage trans­ portation facilities should there be any war aganst the Moscow dictatorship. "Great Lakes: "NMU headquarters are maintained in Cleveland un­ der the direction of M. Hedley Stone, communist school graduate. Another is in Chicago. Particular attention is being given to the Calumet area because this affords a direct communication as well as a physical link with Canada. "Inl- nd Waterways: "Organized by the Inland Boatmens Division of the NMU under the leadership of Felix Siren, another com­ munist school graduate, with headquarters at St. Louis. Purpose Remains Same It should be remembered that all these mentioned above are in addition to the major ports where the com­ Remember, that was 1930. The idea has not changed, munists had control from the very start and so did not however, and no matter how many disguises the in­ ternational organization may wear, its objectives re­ have to take steps to form groups. Why do the communists wish to control the NMU, main the same. and why do they maintain key commies in certain To train the growing army of couriers and would-be ports? Let's trace one devious story for the best answer saboteurs, the communist party opened a marine train­ ing school in upstate New York. The school's aim was, to those questions. At the second national convention of the NMU, held "A communist unit aboard every ship!" in New Orleans in July of 1939, it was decided that Classes stressed how to sabotage the vital sections of the port of Miami be closed for the following reasons: a ship's machinery, ways and means of transporting 1. Miami is not a payoff port. propaganda, and taught the students how to complete­ 2. There is a relatively small amount of shipping ly dominate crews by organizing meetings and being as compared to many other ports where neither "militant" even" where no need for militancy existed. agencies or branches are maintained. Most of this work was under the direction of.Al Lan3. The income of the port does not warrant a rep­ non, whd with Tommy Ray and Roy Hudson, constituted the American leadership of the ISH. George Mink, later resentative. 4. The port has no strategic value in the event of known as the "Butcher" for his activities in massacring thousands of anti-Stalinist Loyalists during the Span­ strikes or lockouts. In August, following that convention, the SlU called ish Civil War, was the inteinational representative from r strike against the Peninsular and Occidental Steam­ whom the party took orders on all matters pertaining ship Company, operating two car-ferries, and three • o maritime. combination passenger and freight ships on the run be­ ^ The rolls of the Red Annapolis described above al­ ways had on it the names of many who later became tween Florida ports and Havana. Because of the nature of the SIU, and its strong NMU members, including high officials. It is safe to position against the communist party, there had been state that most of the present leadership of the NMU was trained at one time or another at the school. Eacn student cost the school $125.00 for the two month course, and it's anybody's guess how much of that sum came out of the coffers of the National Maritime Union. The waterfront section of the communist party of the United States shrewdly planned its operations and un­ scrupulously carried out the plans. After receiving orders at the 1930 ISH convention 'he agents tried to infiltrate into already established or­ ganizations. Failing this, the next step was to create a new union, the Marine Workers Industrial Union, under the guidance of the commie Trades Union Unity League. This flopped miserably, and for a wliile there seemed a chance to rescue the seamens' movement from the hands of the old line leaders, and at the same time keep fiee from Moscow domination. But this was not to be. When the commies saw what was happening, they swung their machines into action, and in 1937 formed the National Maritime Union, which they now control. What part does and did Curran play in this whole set-up? His early history as a rank-and-filer does not raise him in the esteem of any working seaman. As a Bosun on the old California, he worked his men from bell to bell, with no time out. From this came his nick-name, "No Coffee Time." His associates in the early days were np better. They included Ferdinand C. Smith, who was a proven fink, and Frederick Myers who encouraged commie-NMU organizers to help break the strike in the P&O line in 1939. •There are some who claim that Curran followed the party-line until recently because he sincerely believed in what the commies were doing; in fact, some .state that he joined the communist party at the instiga­ tion of Harry Bridges. Other observers, however, feel that Joe, emulating the commies, used them for oppor­ tunistic purposes. Whatever the score, there is no one who doubts that Curran until recently followed the Moscow line wher­ ever it led. No Opposition Allowed The red howlers in the NMU started their piu-acs of honest officials, men who had the respect of large groups of .seamen, early in the inception of the union. .'Vnti-communists were frequently elected by the rankand-file to positions of importance, and in order to maintain control, it became necessary to oust all those who would not give a respectful ear to the orders from the Kremlin. District oy district, anti-commies found themselves fighting for life, both literally and figuratively. Soon, rather than continue the unequal struggle, the majority of sincere officials resigned. Those who did not were subject to waves of bitter slander and libel, and finally suspended. Members who objected to this treatment were expelled wholesale. Curran played, a leading part in this whole situation, even going so far as to appear dramatically at a carefuUy packed membership meeting with phony charges against certain officials, and calling for the suspen­ sion of those placards. Once this was hurdled, and commie control of the union made secure, the commies lost no time in farcing the membership-, to walk the line advocated by the Stalinists. Legitimate objections to the way the union was run were labelled "red-baiting" as were protests against can-shaking for the communist causes, enforced subsidization of the Daily Worker, and protests against communists being appointed to office or employed in charge of financial records and other important clerical work. Yet Curran went along with all that. He personally appeared before large audiences for causes sponsored by the communists, he signed several appeals for money for communist-front organizations, and he publicly spoke up for their viewpoint one day and as publicly changed his mind the next day when the party line changed. In the days before the Hitler-Stalin pact, the NMU very vociferously called for an end to fascist agression. In fact, the convention in New Orleans in 1939, adopted a resolution condemning aid, direct or otherwise to fas­ cist countries, and demanding the support of all de­ mocracies in the fight against fascist agression. The countries named as fascist were Italy, Germany, and Japan Other resolutions included support for the Interna­ tional Labor Defense, a CP front organization; and the International Trade Union Federation, dominated by the Soviet Union; But with the signing of the pact, a deep silence en­ veloped the world-minded NMU. When the British, French, and Polish people were fighting for life, the communist line changed, and the NMU line went right TfP'r �• "TT: ^ Fnday. August 15. 1947 /THE SE^F^RERS Y~ ' . LOG Page Nine' And Curran Followed Line In Past along. A pamphlet, "The Yanks Are Not Coming,"' written By Mike Quinn, communist seaman and hack writer, was subsidized by the NMU, the ILWU, and other waterfront unions whose purse strings are con­ trolled by the comrades. In Curran's report to the National Council on Jan­ uary 15," 1940, he stated, "A war-scare and hysteria , have been created in this country by those who would like to see the United States involved in the European conflict. The majority of American people are un­ equivocally opposed to such involvement . . . "The Yanks Are Not Coming," the slogan which was orig­ inated by the Maritime Federation of the Pacific, and which has caught on all over the country, should be our .slogan too." Agaiii on May 24, 1940, Curran reiterated this stand in a telegram to President Roosevelt, in which he said, in part, "The National Maritime Union' wants to make clear that its members and leaders are loyal Americans and as such are opposed to American involvement in European wars." Remember this statement. Curran and his fellow of­ ficials took a different track after Russia was attacked. It is possible to fill mariy pages ju.st quoting the mouthings of the commie line NMU officials who did Stalin's bidding by being pro-war when it looked like ihe Nazis would attack Russia, and then went anti-war when Hitler and Stalin signed a pact and divided Poland. During the period of Nazi-communist collaboration, the NMU, like all other unions which were under the ii'on heel of Soviet dictatorship, fomented strike action, and work stoppages; blasted government agencies; and aeclaimed loudly that President Roospvelt was leading »he country into war. The Infamous Flip-Flop In fact, commie leaders of many CIO unions tried to force the membership to back Wendell Willkie ^against Roosevelt in the 1940 election. Of course, when the Hitler-Stalin honeymoon ended, Roosevelt once again became the darling of the party-liners. If any further proof is needed that the National jvlaritime Union followed, and still follows, the CP line, it is necessary to look no further than the Pilot issues of June 6, 1941, and July 4, 1941. Those dates correspond roughly to the time immediately before and after the Nazis marched into Russia. The June 6 issue, on page 13, reprints the .speech of Vito Marcantonio, party-line Congressman, asking that the drift towards war be stopped and that American people unite to halt involvement of the United States •n the European War. It was this same Marcantonio who stood up in Congre.ss the day after Russia was attacked and stated that the nature of the war had changed and that since Russia had been invaded it was time for the United States to take action against the fascists. What gall! And the NMU ate all this up, with no dissenting voice coming from Joe Curran. Nor was the NMU lagging in the spurt to catch up with the new line. A special membership meeting after the invasion of Russia heard veteran communists speak in favor of all aid to Russia, and of course Great Britain, and even Curran who had been violently op­ posed to the war now saw the conflict as a struggle against fascism and favored all out aid to Russia and England. Deck Dispatcher Roland Perry, who later became a riisruptionist in the Masters, Mates, and Pilots; Pa­ trolman Edward Robinson; John Rogan; Albert Rothbaft; all the commie hacks agreed that the nature of the war had changed because the spread of the war to Russia had made it a struggle between Nazism and Socialism «• Super Salesmen Swallowing this line of pro^iaganda was not the toughest thing the NMU rank-and-file faced. In the next fiw years, the Russia First policy of the NMU was to lead the membership through a maze of con­ tradictions, sellouts, and hypocricy. At »the height of the conflict, while the SlU-SUP stood firmly against the bosses' efforts to use the war as a means of grinding down seamen and their unions, the NMU shamelessly collaborated with the shipown­ ers and reactionary government agencies. Any sea­ man who stood against them was ruthlessly crushed, after his character had been blackened by those who have raised character assassination to a fine art. Big Business appreciated this. One Wall Street organ paid tribute to the communists by stating that communist led unions "have the best 'no-strike' record, and are the only sections of organized labor giving serious consideration to incentive wages." Harry Bridges even went further. He asked that the • strike weapon be abandoned, not only for the uuration of the war, but indefinitely thereafter. The NMU went right along with that, too. Shipowners were wined and dined with money which • ank-and-filers paid in dues. The pages of the Pilot were filled with nau.seating statements such as this f>ne: "Among the great industrialists there, are many who believe in and will fight just as sincerely and effectively as ourselves, lor enduring peace. These are our allies •;:nd we must learn to work with them honestly and •.vholcheartcdly." (Bold ours—Ed.) As soon as the war was ended the allies launched an -mli-union drive which culminated in the passage of •he Taft-Hartley Law. But ihe commies are adept at twisting situations to .-uit their own purposes. Earl Browder, long time head of the communist party, USA, and war time leader of •he comrades, was deposed and his followers, those vho refused to publicly apologize for their sins, \veie expelled. It is said that M. Hedley Stone and Jack Lawrenson lo.st their parly cards for that reason. . So now according to the commies, in spile of war time error.s, the parly is back on the right track, but it wdll be hard to con\'ince the many seamen who were forcibly prevented from fighting for decent wages a.nd conditions; the mine workers Vvho were advised not to strike, but to submit to the government in•nead: and the Miur.gomery-'Waid strikers who saw •, Harry Bridges" men scab on thern. Again we repeat, Cuiran went along with these sell­ outs of the seamen without a word of protest. On in•surance the SlU took the lead only to have Blackie jfyers go to Washington willing to settle for whatever 'he government and the shipowners would give him. ..»n the war risk bonus, it was the same story. The NMU welcomed the Coast Guard with open arms because it helped them to police the membership and weed out any who might conceivably embarrass the leadership. The Recruitment and Manning Office, that fink or­ ganization hated by all seamen, set up office in the NMU New York Hall, and the NMU adopted the ship­ ping rules which governed the RMO. Had enough—well, the NMU went even further. The fink pools of the Martime Service got a hearty welcome, and even the proposal to put all merchant reamen in uniform did not bring a peep of protest. "We Will Sail Them" In the fall of 1941, when the SlU-SUP struck for war risk bonus, the NMU publicly announced that it vould sail any ships reallocated to it. Two or three ships were transferred, and NMU crews did sail them. Any time the SlU-SUP stood up to the government to demand justice for seamen, the NMU followed the .same practice of strikebreaking. There's more to the ditry record, but why go on. Suffice it to say that the NMU was guilty of every possible sellout of its own membership, plus strikopreaking tactics that would have put to shame the best known scabherders in waterfront history. Then, after ten years of dancing to the communist lune, Joe Curran called it quits. At a closed memiiership meeting on February 18, 1946, Curran re­ vealed that the CP machine continually overrode the wishes of the membership, dictated who was to be hired, fired, and brought up on charges, and named Joe Stack, Fredercik Myers, Ferdinand Smith, and Howard McKenzie as the leaders of the machine. In his charges, Joe substantiated everything the SlU, through the LOG, has maintained all throughout the I'istory of the NMU. He told how the commies had sold the membership down the river on wages during the war by backing the "War Labor Board in its low-wage policy, in line with the party's policy of subordinating .'ill union issues to helping Russia win the war. The communist party did not take this assault lying down. "William Z. Foster, CP head, in a secret meet­ ing laid down the line, and warned that although many NMU officials had been expelled from the party be­ cause they had gotten out of line, more expulsions would follow. He said: ' "We have a very dangerous situation in the NMU. "Ve have done our best to adjust the situation and irave been unable to accomplish it. "The principal reason is our own comrades in the NMU. They are not carrying out the party line or we would have a different situation in the NMU. This is •ntolerable "There has been a little surgery in the NMU but ap­ parently not enough. If these comrades continue in de­ fying the party line, we will have to do some more surgery." Curran then backed down. He denied that he meant the communist party when he mentioned machine in l.is original blast, and he proclaimed that he would not allow "red baiting" to become an issue the NMU. When the Committee for Maritime Unity was formed, Curran, although he should have known better, was one of the most enthusiastic supporters. During the referen­ dum, he filled his column in the Pilot, "Passing The Word," with thousands of words of praise for the* CMU and what rL would do to benefit seamen. But that too came to an end, and as outlined in last ••/tek's installment, he soon jumped off the CMU train and started an all-out fight against communist confc-l of the NMU. From^the mass of evidence that is available at this date, it is possible to draw a clear picture of what mo­ tivated Curran to act as he did. From the beginning, Curran was only the spoke.sman for the communist clicque. Blackie Myer.s, a member of the National Committee of the CP, did the thinking while Cur:an provided the front. A Leader Is Born the myth that had been built up about Joe Curran '•.as the rtr'jlt of careful planning. At the beginning, none of the known communists wanted to take the lead, and in Curran they found a man who had iicbjeveci a little reputation as one of the leaders in the .\irig up of the old California in 1936. Curran was not ivei st to being used, and thus star ted a relationship that lasted for ten years. By that time, however, the communists had become confident of their power in the union. They felt tha+ iney no longer needed Curran, especially since he was jiiendly with communist renegades like M. Hedley Stone, Charley Keith, Jack Lawrenson, Tommy Ray, and Adrian Duffy. These men. along with many others, .bad oeen read out of the parly for refusing to follow ihe party line after Browder's expulsion. Anothei thing that reacted against Curran was the fieisonal ambition of Joe Stack. Stack had never changed from the opportunist who wrote his brother .hat he was running for election, so, "If you meet a co.'Timunist, tell him I am a communist; if you meet a obbly, tell him 1 am a wobbly; if you meet a rank.nd-filer, tell him 1 am a rank-and-filer." Stack had been a small frog in a big pond too long to suit him. Starting as a ship's delegate, he had worked iiimself up, through the help of the party machine, f;0 New York Port Agent. Then he ran for "Vice-President ; nd was elected. It»was an open secret that he in­ tended to run against Curran the next time around, and . s- a consequence there was little love lost between the two. That may explain, in part, why Curran went after Stack first when Smith and McKenzie are just as vul.Tcrable, but not as ambitious. Of course, there's always the chance that Curran finally woke up to what was happening in the NMU, and decided to clean out the comrats before they \.recked the union. But the way he started his ofjonsive, by refusing to indict the communist party and confining his criticisms solely to Stack, Myers, Smith, and McKenzie, makes it appear that he only intended to begin a struggle for power, and found him­ self embi-oiied in a fight with the whole vicious ..nachine. There is no doubt that of the two factions represented by Curran and his .supporters on one hand, and the • ommunists on the other, the Curran group is muc..i the better for the rank-and-file NMU seaman. Can Become A Union If Curran succeeds in -getting the union out from under the iron heel of CP domination, the NMU may lake its place as a seamen's union fighting for sea­ men's benelits. Now it is onl> another arm of Soviet policy. The sixth convention of the NMU, starting on Sepember 22, in New York City, will have a great bear.ng on the future. The commies have organized well, and should they capture the convention, they will force *lje NMU to continue to follow policies which have led tnat union right to the brink of ruin. And if the com­ mies lose, look for them to embark on a program to •'.reck the union, no matter who gets hurt in the process. So far in this series, we have discussed the NMU 'rom its start, through the war years, and the struggle against the commies which recently developed. In the concluding article, which will appear in an early issue, the question of SIU-NMU unity will be Jealt with and the need for unity between all seamen and waterfront workers—at the point of production on the picketlines—will be pointed out. Also to be discussed are: the SlU's position on the many vital questions affecting the American merchant marine; the impact of the Taft-Hartley Act; possibililies of unemployment and the SIU program to meet the sduation; the problem of foreign bottoms being used to smash conditions of American seamen; and the need for real maritime unity in time of strikes or lockouts, I'-ee from the maneuverings of the communist party. J �Page ttfew SBj^FiARlEBS liaC FUday; August U5> 4947 SHIPS' MIMIJTES AND NEWS SS Lamar Crew Adopts Code For Shipboard Conduct To Maintain Prestige 0f SIU Jammed Rudder Holds Thompson In Nova Scotia The SS Smith Thompson is berthed in Halifax,'Nova Scotia, awaiting arrival of a new rudder from the United States to replace the one which jammed shortly after the ship left that port re­ union-like conduct aboard ship, t— cently. they made responsible for The meeting, held at sea re-, Word of the vessel's condition cently while the vessel was en- '"y disorderly acts." reached the LOG in a communi­ route to Bari, Italy, approved a cation from V. Perez, the ship's SHOW CONCERN FOR SIU plan designed to benefit all Bosun. He said the ship turned Manifesting deep concern for hands. The plan included a set back-to Halifax when the lower the SIU's prestige as a respon­ of rules governing shipboard con­ portion of the rudder "got stuck sible organization of seamen, the duct, the basis of which was each at a 25 degree angle, making it Lamar crew held that "any dis­ individual's consideration of his orderly conduct, destruction of almost impossible to steer." shipmates and his Union. Penal­ The Thompson had to make personal or ship's property, ma­ ties were also approved for in­ her way back to port in a thick licious aggravation of other fractions of the code of conduct fog, Perez said. He added that crewmembers or fighting shall set up by the Lamar men. the Halifax newspapers credited be deemed a serious offense." A "Best wishes from a couple of pie-eaters. Everything goes the ship's master and his crew ELECT COMMITTEE fine of $5.00 or more was agreed smoothly on way to Texas City," says bottle-borne note from for the fine performance in bring­ upon as a penalty found guilty Disposition of cases involving these Seatrain New York men. From left to right. Brothers ing the ship through four days of violators was placed in the hands under terms of this provision. Barnes, OS; Wolf, Cook; Uncle Otto, Steward, and Burran, Cook. fog despite the fact that her rud­ of a Committee on Conduct and The code of conduct also deals der was virtually useless. Penalties, which was "elected to with cleanliness and sanitation Perez expressed the opinion determine guilt, and penalties fori aboard ship and any horse-play that the Thompson would remain infractions of the rules." Pro­ that might place the safety of Otto Preussler, Steward, an printed message: "This letter in Halifax at least 16 days pend­ ceeds from any fines that might the crew in jeopardy. Repeated oldtimer known to Seafarers as comes to you via Deep Sea Bottle be imposed "are to be collected disregard of the rules governing Uncle Otto," hits the bottle once Mail dropped in the Ocean Aug. ing receipt of the new rudder. by the committee and turned the.se classification.s would re­ in awhile—but not to punch holes 4, 1947 from SS Seatrain New over to the Union at the payoff sult in doubling of the fines, the in his innards. Otto uses the York by Uncle Otto." for use of hospitalized members," Lamar code stated. bottle to serve as his intermed­ On the very same day—Aug. it was agreed at the meeting. Brothers Watson and Philpott iary with the shoreside postal 4—Uncle Otto tossed his messageAmong the rules adopted by acted as chairman and secretary, system. And with success. bearing bottle over the side, it respectively. Delegates were This week an envelope stamp­ was picked up by a Bob Burns SIU oldtimer Scotty Atkins, Brothers Floyd, for the Deck ed boldly, "Via Deep Sea Bottle aboard a small boat, the Hi Ho, has dropped anchor in New Or­ Gang, Sigler for the Stewards de­ Mail," and containing a photo off Palm Beach Fla. • leans, where he's engaged in a GOMMA partment, and Blanor for the (above), arrived at the LOG of­ This puts the bottle one up shoreside enterprise. ?£KfDRM Black Gang. fice. The envelope also bore a on the carrier pigeon. Scotty is running a hotel which, caters to seamen, members of the Seafarers, particularly. Ap­ propriately named the Anchor Hotel, Scotty's place is in the Vieux Carre in 418 Dauphine St. Seafarers interested in getting a square deal from a good union Pressure, which had been slowly building up through a previous trip, finally ex­ Brother might stop in to see. ploded during voyage No. 4 of the John A. Donald, when the ship's engine blew a gas­ Scotty, who is as union-minded the Lamar crew was one which ket and the crew blew its top. Both spou ed hot steam over the same thing: Three of as ever. Even his business cards the ship's Engineers. prominently display the emblem stated: the 3rd Assistant, all members of While in Amsterdam he had of the New Orleans local of the The engine let go, sputtered "All men shall conduct them­ the MEBA, contributed nothing one of the Engineers doing jobs printers' union. and died from a lack of atten­ selves in a Union-like and sea­ toward the maintenance of the which were entirely unnecessary, tion from its officer custodians, men-like manner at all times vessel, but plenty to the disrup- .•^nd when the Engineer asked and the crew hit the overhead aboard this vessel, and try to tmn of the working arrangements to check the flanges and joints Hits Biff Town from an overdose of attention maintain friendliness, coopera­ on the ship. he refused to give him permis­ from the trio. tion and a smooth operation of On watch, Romanoff spent his sion. The engine could be repaired time preaching the CP line and duty. From then on the engine began with a new gasket, but the crew writing slogans on the Engine "Men shall be able to perform felt it could only get back on the room bulkheads. The SIU crew to race hard, but he and the duties at all times when resane track by a solid heave-ho aboard made known their feel­ other Engineers just sat and qired to do so aboard ship. of the, three culprits who were ings toward Romanoff, but he watched the engine shimmy it­ Drinking is a man's privilege, on the way to driving the crew collared the men and told them self apart. Then engine shook so so long as he does not inter­ hard it almost threw the crew to distraction. that the SIU and its officials were off its buunks. fere with, or annoy, others or Ringleader of the disruption- company stiffs, SIU men are cause a reflection of discredit Enough is enough, decided the ists, James Romanoff, is well- finks and the SIU's meetings are . on the Union." known to LOG readers, and phony get-togethers which ac­ crew, so out came the paper and The program continues with a pencil and a letter was penned whose tactics were exposed in complish nothing. plea that all hands "please use to the SIU in which the crew the August 1 issue of the LOG, moderation. Shoreside is the "JUST RESTING, THANKS" stated that the majority of the place to party up; then your v/hich reprinted portions of a let­ crew would like to make another Romanoff a former MEBA of­ shipmates are not bothered, nor ter he wrote from the Donald to ficial, who hasn't the slightest trip, but not with the present a fellow communist telling of his progress—and lack of it—in pass­ conception of what being a union three Engineers. ing out communist propaganda man means, confessed to the crew ENGINEER, TOO Into New York this week that his only reason for being on among the crew. The crew found an ally in this came Brother Tony Pisano of the ship was to rest up and work with the 2nd Engineer who, too, Staten Island sporting a fresh ANTI-UNION UNIONISTS Send in the minutes of on a book. decided to pile off rather than coat of Southern tan. In photo your ship's meeting to the He and his cohorts were sound­ The Chief Engineer's actions above, he stands in front of an­ sail with them again. New York HalL Only in that ly condemned by the crew for aboard the Donald demonstrated The crewmembers, 28 in all, cient French submarine high way can the membership act their tactics in spending their that union brotherhood was not who signed the letter, stated that dry in Jackson Square Park, on your recommendationSf time in spreading the Moscow his intention, either. they had had enough of the boys New Orleans. and then the minutes can be line. But their wrath was most When the ship lost the 3rd As­ printed in the LOG for the explosive over the fact that these sistant in Amsterdam, instead of who preach the communist line benefit of all other SIU men did nothing in the line or naming one of the crew to the and cry for unity of maritime crews. work. Their actions were those job, the Chief took over the job workers, but who in practice act Hold those shipboard meet­ of avowed company stiffs instead himself without receiving a pen­ to the contrary in the best man­ ings regularly, and send of the fellow workers they claim­ ny for the work. All because he ner of company stiffs. ed to be. those minutes in as soon as aidn't want the Black Gang to A while later the Donald hit possible. That's the SIU wayl Romanoff, who sailed as 1st As- receive any extra money. (Fellow the States. Today, she is at sea r'sistant, the Chief Engineer and worker?) —less three former Engineers. In a move calculated to strengthen the position of the Seafarers and to solidify its gains, crewmembers of the Mirabeau B. Lamar took action at a special meeting to pro­ mote "a spirit of cooperation and brotherhood" based on Bottle Wings Otto's Mail 'Scotty' Atkins Anchors In N.O. Good Unionists Must Have More Than Slogans, Donald Men Find Send Those Minutes V i �Friday. August 15, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief stalled. Ship's delegate to ask TOFA TOPA. July 27—Chair-, man J. M-rshall; Secretary R. j the Port Agent for a clarifica­ Hubalck. Delegates reported alii tion on the time spent anchored overtime in order. New Business: I in the roads off Buenos Aires. Motion by itewman that a letter! XXX be sent to ihe Union in reference TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE. to seamen's mistreatment in July 6—Chairman M. Sams; Sec­ Bi'emerhaven by the military po­ retary Lundy, New Business: lice. Seamen involved should Motion by Dodge that a letter be write their own experiences and sent to the Secretary-Treasurer present them to shore Patrol­ and forwarded to the negotiating man. Motion by M. Novakovj committee requesting a contract that a man be elected to stay on provision for overtime for the I the ship to take care of the ship's Deck and Engine Department business. while standing regular sea watch­ es on holidays. Motion carried i S. t Nolan: Stewards Delegate V\f. K. that a check be made of repairs CORNELIA. July 25 — Chair­ Kehrv/eider. necessary in crew's quarters and man John E. While; (Secretary MAYO BROTHERS. June 29— not given.) New Business: Broth­ Chairman Hank Adamowicz; Sec- repairs be made before the ship er Gunsell moved that the ship letExy Joe P. Julian. Delegates sails again. Motion by DiFerma should be fumigated. Brother reports accepted. New Business: that the Steward serve omelets William Moore moved that the F. Jangsma elected ship's dele­ of various style rather than plain three departmental delegates gate by acclamation. Motion car­ ones daily. check ship stores before she sails ried that men leaving mess in XXX rgain. Moore also moved that no messhall shall be fined 25c with SEATRAIN TEXAS. July 14— crewmember pay off until all money to go to hospital fund. Chairman Wm. Pepper; Secre­ legitimate overtime beefs are tary Sam F. Gunter. Repair list XXX settled. Good and Welfare: Point read and discussed. Motion car­ FRANCIS. July 10—(Chairman was raised by Brother Francis ried instructing ship's delegate and Secretary not given.) Motion Martens as to why the supply of to take repair list to Union hall meat sausage has run out. Dis­ carried that a new electric wa­ and company office. Good and ter cooler be installed on the cussion followed and it was deWelfare: General discussion on starboard side of crew deck. The cidecV to order a larger supply the very hot condition of the old one is worn out. Motion car­ the next time. messhall. This being on the re­ ried that locks be renewed on pair list did not make it any the 4-8 and 8-12 rooms as the cooler-. repair job done on the locks was very poor. XXX FRANKLIN H. KING. July 5— 4. i 4. Chairman W. T. Hunter; Secre­ ARCHER, May 10—Chairman By HANK tary C. J. Jensen. Deck Delegate H. McClure: Secretary C. Welsh. reported some disputed overtime Delegates had nothing to report. Some Seafarers will just be fooling and weakening themselves New Business: Motions carried: to be straightened out at payoff. XXX and their Union if they don't hit a beef with their whole-heartei To have delegates report on the Stewards and Engine Depart­ JOHN GALLUP. July 20 — interest and support. It doesn't pay to goof off—whether it be on standing of all members of their ments reported everything okay. Chairman John Werner; Secre­ just another trip out or right in a sudden beef which involves the respective departments at the Good and Welfare: A thorough tary Richard Geiling. Deck and security of every sailor's job and the security of the Union.in all next meeting; that the messhall discussion was held concerning Engine Departments reported dis­ its phases. It's your union, and all the beefs, the small ones and be kept clean; that potatoes be the rotten conditions aboard the puted overtime in their depart­ the big ones, are your beefs to win. The record of SIU beefs shows New Business: Motion served three times a day; that ship. ments Stewards Department run­ plainly that they were successful because of the honest-minded made to correct the conditions messmen refuse to serve anyone ning okay. New Business: Mo­ militant actions of not just some of the Seafarers—but every Sea­ not wearing a shirt. Good and discussed in Good and Welfare. tion carried that Steward check farer anchored in the Union Halls or just coming off a trip. Welfare: Suggestion that dele­ Repair list made up and ap­ stores in the future before the Don't let the politicians and the fat, scheming millionaires proved. gates draw up a list of repairs. start of the voyage. Motion car­ destroy so easily our job security—our Union—and the traditional ried that no one pay off until freedom of our American labor in this democracy. Don't let the XXX disputed overtime is cleared. Mo­ company bosses ruin 'and rule labor with their atomic ideas and ARCHER. June 29—Chairman tion carried that Chief Mate be those ever-ready, wooden-headed, anti-union company finks. The C. Morsh: Secretary C. Welsh. checked on strike clearance. Mo­ company finks are just waiting to grab our jobs quicker than you Delegates reported on the stand­ tion reconsidered and struck can pay your dues or wear your white cap of militancy—which in ing of their departments. New XXX plainer words means: protecting your job, your family and your Business: Motion carried to al­ ARCHER. July 6 — (Special from minutes. future. Every Seafarer—and every Isthmian seaman who voted low disputed overtime to stand meeting) Chairman C. Morsh; X X X despite offer by Master not to Secretary C. Welsh. A commit­ SEATRAIN TEXAS. July 27— freely to have the SIU represent him on Isthmian ships—has a job log several absentees if all dis- tee of three department dele­ Chairman Richardson; Secretary to do—a permanent job of honest American militancy. Let's do it— puted overtime concerning gates and the Bosun elected to Springer. Old Business: Hot and and do a good job. launch service was withdrawn. discuss ways and means with cold water system brought up XXX Motion carried to put in for the Patrolman and Agent of hav- J again. Nothing h^ been done From Brother Joe Pilulis we received this letter dated overtime for fire and boat drill ing the Captain and Chief Mate about it in spite of orders by the August 4th while aboard the SB Evangeline: "Just a few lines held on Saturday afternoon. removed -from the ship. Quali- company to the Chief Engineer. to let you know everything is all right aboard this scow. There fications of various tripcarders Motion carried that if the sys­ aren't many oldtimers aboard except Brother Jimmy McCuller. discussed pertaining to their ac­ tem is not put in working order Boy, it sure is unusual for me to make five trips so far. Give ceptance into the Union. within 12 hours of departure of my regards to Brother Steve Messara. That's all for now." . . . vessel from New York that the XXX From Brother Steve Di Girolomo aboard the SS R. M. T. Hunter BERTRAM G. GOODHUE. crew ask the company to remove down in Baltimore: His letter reads: "Well, I got myself a Lib­ XXX (Date. Chairman and Secretary the Chief Engineer. One minute erty ship for France. We have a pretty good gang aboard—quite COLOMBIA VICTORY. Aug. not given) New Business: Mo- of silence for brothers lost at sea. a few oldtimers. too. There's A1 Bentley. George Wolfe and a lot 2—Chairman Ed. Myers; Secre- j tion carried that all groups playmore. I'll write from France. Give my regards to the gang and tary Bob Prutzman. Motion car-j -'ng c.ards are to meet in the crew Benny. Paul and Slug." r:ed to hand list of beefs to Pa- recreation room and not in the XXX trolman upon arrival in next mess. Motion carried that all port. Good and Welfare: Milk crewmembers to act neatly in We sure got the letters this week. Here's one frorn Brothe.r to be provided for night lunch, the messroom and replace foodRed Braunstein on the SS Fairport over there in Shanghai, China, Delegates to see Engineer about stuffs and utensils in their proper dated July 27th: "Well, we're finally in Shanghai. We had a nice shower nozzle. Various discus- places. Motion carried that no XXX trip over. Two more Waterman scows are here—the Iberville and sions among which were sanita-|one is to put clothing in tubs or SAMUEL GRIFFIN. April 7— the Jean LaFitte. Tldngs are sure expensive. A bottle of coke tion of meats being defrosted and buckets and leave them under Chairman Eugene Dore; Secre­ in a Chinese restaurant costs 6000 Chinese dollars. In the USS Club the Night Cook and Baker's abil- steam pipes, tary Seymour Kolchek. Com­ a beer costs 9000 Chinese dollars. There is some racket run out ity to bake. XXX plaint of two pot system being here. The government e.xchange is around 12,000 Chinese dollars Saloon Mess and Third for one American dollar. A beer costs around 20,000 Chinese dol­ XXX DEL VALLE. July 1—Chair- used. GEORGE FITCH, June 5— man Wolowitz; Secretary R. W. Cook denied that two pots are lars. The black market exchange is around 35,000 Chinese dollars Chairman Joe Hill; Secretary H.' Curtis. Delegates of each depart- being used. Much criticism of to an American dollar. A meal in the USS Club costs 40,000 Chinese Vickery. Deck and Stewards de- ^ ment reported a few hours of the meat and lack of fresh vege­ dollars—which is over three American dollars at the official ex­ partments okay. Engine Depart- disputed overtime. New Busi- tables. New Business: Steward change. Well, the weather is very hot and we leave for Manila in ment reported one hour of dis- ness: Motion by Joe Savava that asked to supply two pillow cases about a week. My regards to the boys and I'll be home sometime in puted overtime for Wiper. Mo- neither Engine or Deck Depart- each week while in the tropics. October." tion carried that the three dele- ments have time to soogie or Motion carried that each man get gates meet and arrange for the paint in the alleyways, and if the the soap entitled him plus the Say. was that Brother Dutch Bolz we saw with Brother assignment of sanitation work in Stewards Department have time number of bafs he has been short Scotty Morton? . ., Brother Bob Hicks is in town. So is Brother the recreation room and laundry.' they can do the work and the during the weeks the ship was Louis Galvani . .. From St. Lucia. Canada, a postcard from musGeneral discussion on keeping other departments will not claim out. Due to shortage of cigar­ tached Brother Joe De George who writes: "Having a swell time the messhalls and passageways the overtime. Motion by Colca ettes aboard, crew asks where —Brother Eddie Mooney, "Mac" and myself. We're on the SS cleaner. Deck Delegate John P. that all half lockers be taken off the Second Mate got the six car­ Cavalier. So long for now." Lavexy; Engine Delegate W. J.'and full length lockers be in- tons of cigarettes he sold ashore. r:.< lU BAGGAGE: A hAEMBER* SW\P ACCOMODATION, NOTAPERWMsNEM STO^^AGE RDONV. UfsAlTED FACs-mes^O NOT PeRhAlT BAGGAGE T6 0E HtLD FOR LONG UiHEN SATURATION PiOINT IS REACHED HAVE TO UNLOAD. IF V6U DOKJTCALl IT, VOUR GEAR tA)iaBF GIVEN TO 50Mt R.eC0GNI2FD CHARlTV. CUT and RUN A\ �•,^-f • n .\ Friday, August 15, 1947 TaWslEAPAn^RSLOC VHE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS rAMG In Germany Blasted For Treatment Of Seamen To the Editor: While on the SS Gateway City, I had a chance to go up the Weser River to Bremen. As it was Sun­ day and about 6 P. M. we were met all along the Weser by the -German patrol and E Boats, which were seized by the Amer­ ican Army and Navy. There were also gay party boats with all the high ranking officials en­ tertaining their lady friends and guests. We docked at Bremen late Sunday and went ashore the fol­ lowing day. In Bremen I noticed quite a few American soldiers strolling the streets with their sweethearts, and, of course, the usual IviPs in their white helmets. As civilians, we seamen dress accordingly. But we still are American citizens. If we stop to talk to a girl the MP requires her to show papers. If they are not in order, she is confined for a three-day period. OFF LIMITS All the taverns are out of bounds for us civilians and if you were quietly seated in one, the first thing you know an MP is behind you ordering you out. We left Bremen and went to Bremerhaven, where we unload­ ed that part of our cargo that was whiskey. As soon as the unload­ ing was finished about 40 Ger­ man police descended on the ship and started a search for stolen whiskey. They were aided by an American MP lieutenant and a soldier who was stationed at the gangway to pi-event shore liberty. The search was conduct­ ed, the result was nil. Nothing was found. Because of this incident I would like to state something that is on my mind. I may be wrong but I think we are as good as any of those ranking officers, and we are as much American as any of those GIs walking the streets of German cities. If it hadn't been for the part we play­ ed, our efforts and toils, they would not have had the tools of war or the rations which the ships delivered when the conflict was at the critical stage. WE'RE PAYING FOR IT I know the saying, To the victor belongs the spoils, etc. No one is trying to take it away from them, but 1 think your taxes and my taxes are helping keep this thing alive. I thought we fought the war to rid the world of the SS troops and the Gestapo. But I don't Ft. Stanton Patients Thank Butler Crew To the Editor: Seafarers patients in Fort Stan­ ton Marine Hospital wish to thank the crew of the Ovid But­ ler for the donation we received from them. We appreciate it very much as the money meant a lot to us. We are happy to know that our Brothers have hot forgotten us. Marion D. Penry Fort Stanton Hospital think the American people know or understand that the American Military Government is using the same tactics and the same po­ lice that built the Nazi fortress in Europe. When 1 went to school 1 was taught that an army travels on stomach, meaning on the food and rations—not on v/hiskey for the high officers and officials. If we are trying to preach our form of government, well then, let's praise and uphold it, not just a few favorites. I won't sign my name to this article as I am not an authority cn government laws and I may be wrong in regard to the mili­ tary controls but I think the members and their families should know how their taxes are being spent in Germany. We certainly have a right to expect a little decency. Crewmember SS Gateway City (Ed. note: The writer of this letter requested that his name be withheld.) SIGNAL HILLS ENGINEERS ARE GOOD UNION MEN To the Editor: We of the Black Gang, on the SS Signal Hills would like to take this opportunity to notify all SIU and SUP men who sail with Pacific Tankers to be on the lookout for the following En­ gineers: Wallace Payne, Chief Engineer; Clarence Barr, First; Nick Pirone, Second; Lee W. Bingall, Third, and Paul Dosher Jr., Third. You can't find a better bunch of En­ gineers to sail with, they are good union men and will go more than half way with anyone who sails with them. We signed on two NMU men who were on the beach at Genoa, Italy, and they would like to ex­ press thjir thanks to a good and welcome crew. Both Frank Kelemen and John Childers—we were glad to have you with us, and hope to see you again some time. We are enclosing a letter of thanks to the black gang from the Chief Engineer, in hope you can find space in the LOG to print it. Black Gang SS Signal Hills Whole Town Knows Wolch's White Cap To the Editor: Referring to the article in fly­ ing discs in the July 11 issue of the LOG, I would like to point out that the people in this town see one every day. When I walk down the street I wear my "disc" all the time. I'm now home with a bum leg and just taking it easy as I read the LOG and sip cold beer. Well, here's hoping the TaftHartley Law sees a quick ending. "Chisler" Welch St. Cloud, Minn. (Ed. Nble: Amen, WolcH;} COOLING OFF IN VENEZUELA 'Pop' Martin Hits Log With Bale Of Verse To the Editor: Enclosed are some blurbs which may be of some value. Made two voyages in that air conditioned luxury liner, the Del Sud. My word! Now I'm in an old blister of a Pacific Tanker's mudbank solarium that has been dragged to a shipyard for a fitout. Really thought I was signing on one to be out to sea in a few hours. The crew, the ship, the cargo and the sea. A sailor's life. Not as in luxury liners; alumi­ num deck housing from main deck to radio shack, aluminum feather-light deck chairs for the All is not work for an SIU crew, writes Brother Lester J. passengers and a flock of booms Moore, as this photo of three SS Carlsbad crewmen shows. with fqur fold steel blocks reeved Downing cool cole drinks are (left to right): Collin Stepper, with SVz inch line and with milePercy Foote Jr.. and Lester J. Moore, Locale is the jungle port long IV2 inch steel pendants, fit­ of Caripito. Venezuela. ted with shackles heavy enough to pick up 40 tons of weight. SEAFARER FINDS Oh, I was speaking of lilxury! But labor is a luxury, an envy, UNION BROTHERS if one is in a wheel chair. But 'SWELL GUYS» that Del Sud rigging might put me there. To the Editor: However, she's not unique. She Well here I am stuck in Aruba has two sister ships—and how for medical treatment. any marine awhitect can be paid I was on the Piatt Park, a T-2 for making thrice such mistakes. James (Pop) Marlin Pacific tanker job. The crew was really a swell bunch of guys (Ed. nole: Pop Marlin sent especially the Black Gang, of a raft of verse to the LOG. All which I am a member — wiper we can say is the guy's a. crackto be exact. erj&ck. His stuff will appear The Skipper was really a swell from time to time. For a be­ Joe. 1 am just a youngster in the ginning, a couple of samples Union, but what ships I have sail­ appear below.) ed on, I have foUnd the creWs to be swell eggs and fine union brothers. There was a time when I didn't believe in unions, but now that 1 have joined the SIU I Hit Or Miss know what it means to be in a By JAMES (POP) MARTIN good union. Lots of luck to you Brother Stepper halts for all. Log'A-Rhythms caihefaman Lester Mobre. R. M. Bailey Member's Mother Asks Aid In Search For Daughter To the Editor: Will you kindly publish the accompanying photograph of my daughter, Velva Joy Robbins, in your paper? She has been miss­ ing from, home almost a year— since Aug. 20, 1946. My son, William Chadburn, is a member of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. I know that the LOG is read by a great many people and there is. a chahce that some reader may see my daugh­ ter and recognize her by this picture. We are so very anxious to find her. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Maty A. Robbins 202 High Street Portland, Maine (Ed. note: Velva Jo'^^ Rbbbins is 15 years old, weighs about 120 to 130 lbs. and is about 5 feet 4 inches tall. Thd miss­ ing girl has datk blond hair, blue eyes>' freckles and a * fair complexion. A Portland' Police ~ Depairtmeht bulletin says she ' Within these lines perchance are rhymes, (Me old man kissed the Blarney Stone.) But if, betimes, the waste pile finds. This manuscript all sad and lone. Remember this: To write—or miss— (I use the search and seizure method) Is a form of bliss, say some sophists: Did their knuckles ever run with blood? As You Were By JAMES (POP) MARTIN VELVA JOY ROBBINS "will look older than her age and may be wearing her hair done up or cut short." It is feSred she may be a Victim of amnesia. Anyone knowing her whereabouts can' communicate with her mother," or the pblice deiit.,' Portland;' Mb.- Heading north to Trinidad, Beneath a full round moon, I wrote this mess of doggerel Two Watches, in bechune. It must be I'm a luna-tick For, I've learned, long agC, I cahnot wfife a blooming lick Theh let u^ leave it so. Free Speech By JAMES (POP) MARTIN Free speech is fine. Right in tnc lini^; The ship->4iAd its fun Now FH hiave mine. �'Friday, A^igust ISj 1S47 THE SEA P A RE R S LOG Page Thirteen 'A Rolling stone Gathers No Boss'; O'Doyle *Duke' Tosses Legion For A Deserved Fall To the Editor: What is the philosophy of a seamen? We often hear people ask this but seldom have an answer. Yet, although he may not realize it every seaman has a philosophy of some kind. His way of life inevitably causes him to form some attitude to­ ward living. Often, people ashore will find a philosophy of life that leads them to follow the sea. Many of us have met people of education who do not hava to go to sea yet find in that way of life a satisfac­ tion and contentment they do not know on land. I once sailed with a man of personal means who still found that his success was empty, that hap­ piness for him lay in the vagrant, gypsy life of an ordinary sailor. Some seamen have the "live-for-a-moment" phiksophy, whose outstanding exponents are Omar Khayyam and Frenchy Michelet. Ah, lake the cash, let the credit go Nor heed the rumble of a distant drum." O.-, as we would say today, "good whiskey and bad women." These happy children of nature find life's meaning in the light of women's eyes, in gay song and the kiss of the grape. For them every hour is a sweet glass of wine, to be joyous­ ly drunk in this warm, merry Tavern of Life before we go into the cold night outside. FRENCHY IS RIGHT They have conquered the world by refusing to right it—instead, they enjoy it. Wisest ones! Frenchy, how right you are. Then there are "the race of men who don't lit in." There's a race of men who .dun't fit in, A race that sif ffiH' Theirs is the curse of the gypsy blood. And they roam the world' at will. Yes, these are the restless ones, who must al­ ways be over the next hill. Not for them the daily struggle, the dulling grind, the sour dregs of monotony. They may settle down for awhile, but soon their feet begin to itch and they are off chasing sunsets again. Finally, we have the seagoing hobo. His motto might be, *'A rolling stone gathers no Boss," modestly include myself in this category. We usually sail in the Black Gang, as we consider work a deadly poison. Also, down there we have plenty of time to discuss philosophical questions. Plato had his grave outside Athens—give me a seat under a cool ventilator. SEAMEN DON'T FALL EASILY As a rule, seamen are without sham, they are unimpressed by high-sounding titles and big Ironts. In the life of the sea, a man is only as good as his own manliness makes him, he is only as worthy as he proves himself. How often we determine to hug the land, only to become dis­ gusted by the hypocricy, the pretense, the pulls and false fronts of life ashore. Alway.s we turn back to the sea, the honesty and cameraderie of life afloat. I have taken the sea as I found it. Its sunshine and its rain I've never been known to hound it, I've never been known to complain. "Steamboat" O'Doyle To.the Editor: t ne of my own experiences. Dur­ ing a submarine attack on a troop I know you only run a rank ship which was carrying about and file paper, so here I go again 2,800 soldiers and on which I was blowing off steam. But the beef the Bosun, two Looies began is on the up and up. I hope to shoving the men below deck. God, one of those white-collar I saw what was happening and punks will read the greatest (old topside what was up. The paper ever published. result was that the Major over First of all, I was reading the phony American Legion publica­ Donald Duck ordered the men tion and all of a sudden I came topside. So you can see what one across a piece about blowing off man with a little deep sea ex­ steam. Their 40-day wonders perience could observe as com­ were saying that during air raids pared to these guys who were over ships, all hands, from the supposed to know the score. As Captain on down, were safely a matter of fact, during all the tucked below decks. That is one sinking off Okinawa, did one gun of the damndest lies I ever heard. crew aboard merchant ships fire And all you Brothers know that upon the enemy? I would like it is such bunk as that that is to know. We seamen who sailed these keeping us from getting the bene­ fits of GI loans, housing and so ships during all the hell and fire of the war, who saw 6,000 of our on. Now to point out to the Jun­ men go to the bottom, are now iors what it was all about from taking ex-servicemen into our organization every day. They are getting the advantages of our conditions and we're trying to se­ cure more decent living for them. Yet the Legion thinks it fought the war single-handed and it expects any recognition to be given to it alone. To the Editor: Duke Himler Mother's Slant On Union Shows She Knows Best Before he left for his last trip my son asked me to send the en­ closed LOG donation. We have been getting the LOG pleading eyes of Johnny Ward I across many a beer table, many To the Editor: at our house for the past six tell you boys, a feller would have a milk bar and even on No. 4 months. I save them for him, but Ahoy there, Port Arthur call­ to be plumb hard-hearted to turn hatch, I guess its one for the I before I put them away I read ing you all. Boy, am I doin' good. him down, so I stayed on. executive department to clarify. them ail the way through and I've been here eight days now, Seriously though, shipping is There seems to be a lot of dif­ and in eight days more I reckon awfully good here in the Gulf ferences of opinion as to a Bo­ when I read of the high- stand­ ards of work you require, I am I'll have Senator Claghorn head- right now and any of you rated sun's overtime whether he should proud of my son. I know he has in' for Alaska. men who want to get shanghaied be at par with top man in the to be a good workman to stay in No offense to the boys in the can surely have your choice department, or should be allow­ the Union. Gulf as I may pay off here again down here. ed to be as per agreement. Also next trip and I'll want the same When I read of your fights fpr Brothers, did you ever have a if that means after watch-standgood representation and coopera­ man sneak off on you at coffee er's Sunday watches are deduct­ better living conditions aboard tion from Brothers Johnny (Plug- time and get married? No? Well ed. ship, and of your fight for safer ugly) Ward, Johnson and Alsop we did. A Brother from Philly. working conditions, I worry less Now, if you execs can put that they gave us a few days ago I won't give you his initials but about my son. something in black and white to at our payoff. I think all mothers, wives, his name is George Noble, one sort of clarify this I am sure The boys were really on the of our able ABs, who went sweethearts and sisters of sea­ ball and the whole crew of the ashore, met the gal, took her on it will settle a lot of disputes men would feel the same if they among shipmates. SS John W. Burgess wishes to a coffee date and pinched him­ read the LOG. Seamen should Not much more to say fellas, thank them all. be encom-aged to send the LOG self next morning and found out except that now it's hotter'n to their homes. he was in the company of the seven halos down he:re and I'll JOHNNY WON HIM OVER Well, it's goodbye, mom, I'm new Mrs. Noble'.' A Noble act, warn all you fellow salts the Mrs. E. O. Voss off to Yokaham'. Gol dern it, George, but oh, what coffee. Battle of Post Office Street can­ San Antonio, Texas Brothers, there's a question in not be won. I know. Going to I wanted to go back to Germany (Editor's Note: Thanks for but with that homely face and| my mind which I've heard argued sign off now and go looking for the boost; your receipt is in the a tall cool one, so smooth sailing mail. Every issue of the LOG carries a form which, if filled and good luck to a good SIU. out and mailed to 51 Beaver St., Walt Gardner N. Y„ will send the LOG wing­ Port Arthur, Texas ing into homes of Seafarers. Good Payoff, Noble Act Cheer Gardner THE BEEF BOX CARDS, GAMES AVAILABLE SOON IN N. Y. HALL RECREATION ROOM Galveston, Texas (Ed. note: The American Le­ gion's "all for us" campaign is nothing new. To veterans it shoots off hot air about how it is trying to work in their in­ terest. But it is strictly an "against" organization. It has done nothing about housing, minimum wage legislation, etc. What it has done is to back all anti-labor legislation and fa­ vor every move to make life tougher for the working stiff, in which category most of the Legion members fit. It pats him on the back, takes his dues and uses them in a way that is ultimately to his disadvantage.) Send Those Minutes Send, in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York Hall. Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations, and then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. THEY HELP MAKE SAILING SMOOTH ON ALCOA CORSAIR With all the money that is donated by members to the SEA­ FARERS LOG and Hospitalized Brothers, why can't some of this money be donated for cards, checkers and chess boards for the rec­ reation I'oom of the New York Hall? To maintain the return of such games a man can be required to leave his shipping card until he returns the game or cards. With a sufficient supply to cover the demand, this method should insure cards and checkers on hand at all times. John J. McHale, 47464 Thomas Bluilt, 47465 John J. Bluitt, 34320 William O'Brien, 34316 Anthony Skillman, 32189 ANSWER:—Cards and checkers formerly were available for all hands in the recreation room of the New York Branch. But the speed with which they disappeared made it difficult to keep a sufficient supply of replacement material. The cards were mutilated and destroyed, in addifipn to being removed from the Hall. Very soon, however, recreational material of this type will again be available. While the Brothers are using them it is hoped they will bear in mind thed others hope to enjoy their use after they are finished. By taking proper care of these mEiterials and returning them to the desk when finished, all hands can be assured of a chance to use them next tune they are in port. Able delegates aboard the third of Alcoa's luxury cruise ships, gtdher in crew's messroom to perform paper work that is part of their duties as crew representatives. Left to right: John Mayrbot, Waiters' Delegate; Frank Palmer, Galley Delegate; A. (Blackie) Bankston, Ship's Dele­ gate: Frank L. Campodonice, Engine Delegate, and Clifford (Tex) Sharpless, Deck Delegate. Photo by Ed Loflin, Night Steward on the C^oinair. �Page Fourteen THE He Came, Saw And Took 'Rolling Job' To France SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 15. 1947 HAY AND HORSEPLAY IN CHERBOURG wont out on deck to locate the bosun. The time was about 2:30 in the After reporting to the bosun, I tfternoon; the place, the SIU was soon at work helping to se­ Hall in New York. cure the ship for sea. Looking Like so many other fellows, I around I noticed that the deck was hanging around the Hall load consisted of six locomotives hoping that a job would materia- and six tenders. That didn't • lize on the board and that leave much room for walking would be one of the fortunate around. Later I learned that ones to ship out. Shipping-out there were 12 more locomotives was becoming very imperative to and tenders below in the holds. me because of the fact that I had Soon word was passed to stand about two dollars left in my by fore and aft and we sailed just pocket; and for a sailor to be as the gathering darkness was ashore in New York or any port beginning to make a conglomera­ for that matter with but two dol­ tion of silhouettes of the New lars and no ship, isn't a very York skyline. Being on the eight comfortable situation, which a lot to twelve, it wasn't long before Seafarers aboard Ihe SS Earl A. Bloomquist went crazy over horses when the ship called at of you no doubt have had the op­ it was time for me to go on the French port. Among the lads who went haywire was Brother Bud Walterman shown in photo portunity of finding out. watch. The first of many watches at left as he stopped traffic on one of the local drags while he fed a nag. "Just hay. but mighty Well, to get back to the story, to be stood on board the MV good." neighed the four-legged haybag. I had been keeping in touch with Gadsden before voyage number In the photo at right Brothers Mike and George of the Bloomquist appear to be enacting a little the organizers office just in case two was over. skit for the entertainment of Bud Walterman. who is at the camera. Nobody said so but the nag It took us 14 days and some something should show up there. looks like the one in other photo. Looks pretty tired with the whole set-up. too. He should have cdd hours to reach Le Havre. As Walking in to check with A1 demanded more hay. Kerr for about the tenth time to the weather we had, it was that day, he said he had some­ typical North Atlantic winter thing and told me to stick around. weather. If you should ask any­ So, sitting down with one of the one who was on board that trip magazines which I had already they would tell you we rolled lead about umteen times; I wait­ rather than sailed to France. In fact, a lot of them including ed until he was finished with whatever he was doing. Then he yours truly are convinced that the called me over saying he had a MV Gadsden would roll in dryjob for an AB, on a coastwise dock. The reason for a lot of this rolling, I believe, is due to ship sailing that same night. To the Editor: the fact that the Gadsden has a WANTED A LONG TRIP jumbo-boom located approxi­ The SIU went on record to in­ As desperate as I was ^for a mately amidships which is the dorse the Union Optical Plan and ship, I was stiU a litUe particu-[ |,ig„est I've ever seen. It's 85 feet ran an article on it in the SEA­ lar as to what I would take for long and is tested for 137 tons. FARERS LOG, but I notice that I'd been on the beach for some That to my way of thinking is very little publicity has been o real jumbo-boom and is every­ given this wondlerful service. thing the name implies. Taking For men wishing glasses and into consideration that the Gad­ not desirious of paying some guy sden is but 324 feet long and a small fortune, the Union Op­ has a beam of only 50 feet, with tical Plan is the place to go. that jumbo-boom sticking up Located on Union Square in among the clouds one can readily New York at 152 Fourth Avenue, ."•^ee that it wouldn't take much to the Union Optical Plan is the The vessel gets a new coat of Nothing shy about Bob of the start things rolling. Seafarers endorsed optical serv­ paint. That's Bob wielding the ice. From personal experience I UNLOADED WITHOUT HITCH Bloomquist. He quickly obliged Walterman with this gag shot. brush. found that they can't be beat. Unloading the locomotives and I found them to be straight tenders took five days. That 1 forward and honest. No high think is very good time, taking pressure or attempt to sell me a into consideration the fact that bill of goods. They gave me fast that particular type of working service and the bill was easy to time and wanted a long trip if at gear was new to all but two of take; about one-half to one-third all possible to get one, so I turn­ the deck-gang. The operation To fhe Editor: The Steward has just about what it would cost elsewhere and was completed without accident ed the job down. painted the ship by himself and the quality of the glasses is tops. What happened on my last Going back down below to to personnel or damage to cargo, that takes care of the overtime as The SIU is to be complimented have another look at the boards which is another example of the trip, I think, would make in­ far as we are concerned. on their fine work in endorsing fine seamanship that makes up I found them just as empty as teresting reading for the Union Incidentally, we have to sign this establishment which has the they had been when I had gone the rank and file of the SIU and members who have not sailed a for $6 to get a cot which must be backing of several other big SUP. up topside. returned in perfect condition to unions. Admission to the Union Leaving Le Havre on the 17th non-union ship. While I standing there calling I don't Optical Plan is simple: Just flash of January, we all looked forThe Steel Age, an Isthmian get our money back. myself all sorts of jackasses, giv- ^ard""To"'"rolling "back^to" NeT know if U. S. Steel needs the your SIU book and you'll receive ship, is a name to remember. Its money that badly, or if it's the the best. mg special attention to the seagoing type of jackass for turnMaster, Captain Jaenecke, is the Skipper's gravy. Noah Greenberg type of man whose speeches to ing down the job, A1 came m The ship is overrun with rats the crew at lifeboat drills are and called for an AB on that y^easy same ship. It was like a reprieve rp,' .. i-- ^ . something for the books. His last and its common to come across Boston AMMLA , , The weather on the first two speech on the boat deck took 55 them in the alleyways and pan­ Has Copies of LOG to me so I gave A1 my card and • . . . said "I'll take it" I minutes, and through it all it tries. ' • ' pected—we had a gale. The To ihe Edilor: We went back up to his office Gadsden rolled 40 degrees, was the same story: RESTRICTED ON DRAW Thank you for the copies of the "I am the boss; there is only and he began to write me up on strange as it may seem, I slept We haven't had a draw as yet, SEAFARERS LOG which you one boss on this ship, etc., etc. his sheet. About that time fate through that particular roll and but coming into Honolulu we are are now sending this Boston liNo one is to come up to see me seemed to step in and take com- pm not complaining about it. going to be allowed $15. The of­ brary of the American Merchant about any matter whatsoever. No mand of the situation for the Going over I noticed that every phone rang and A1 talked for time. I shaved the bad weather one of the crew is allowed any­ ficers draw will be what they Marine Library Association. several minutes. When he hung we were having seemed to get where near the officers quarters ask for. There are several men Copies that are not taken during up he asked, "how would you worse. Now I'm not supersti- and any officer found In the on here just for the ride and we the week, I'm glad to put into a hke a job on a ship going to Le lious at all so I don't think the crew's quarters will be provided expect them to drop off in Ma­ libi'ary packed for delivery to nila. some ship. Havre sailing tonight? I of course shaving had anything to do with with a room down there." The crew is not too bad; we took the job. We have been receiving the the weather, but, did I shave SECOND ON TABLECLOTHS have some SIU men aboard and pilot for ever so long, now I'm Getting my gear from the bag- coming back? No! What kind of He also insists that there must many SIU sympathizers. The especially glad to have the LOG. gage room I started for Wee- weather did we have? Outside nawken, N. J., not knowing that of those first two days we had be a difference in food between NMU meQ are a definite minority Our library is always avail­ I was headed for one of the most perfect sailing weather, sunshine topside and the crew. The crew aboard, but regardless of Union able to your members when they outstanding trips of my sailing and all. So, your guess is as good tablecloths are supplied from the sympathies or affiliation, the are in Boston. Again, thank you, experiences. saloon after they have become ship is a rough one. Without a! and keep it comingi as mine Brother. contract to keep things smooth, It v/as close to four o'clock As I mentioned before the too dirty for the officers. Maria Grey Kimball everything seems to come up that wfeen I reached the ship and Gadsden had a mixed crew of •On overtime it is the usual Port Representative Sitter going through the usual pro- SIU-SUP and in closing I'd like story. After two months on the leaves us with our hands tied. AMMLA Oh, what we could do on this leeedure of finding the right to say, it was a pleasure to sail ship we find ourselves with (Ed. Note: The AMMLA in ship with a contract. foe'sle, signing articles and so with so many swell guys. about two hours overtime each Boston is located at 408 At­ forth, I changed clothes then Wayne MacAlliste • outside of our Sunday work. Harold Weiss lantic Avenue.) To the Editor: Optical Plan Saves Dough For Seafarer Crew Of Unorganized Ship Hamstrung By Lack Of Pact Iw �* , THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 15, 1947 Page Fifleen LOG BUIjmiN -W-"il ?Js-:U-Ah- Retroactive Wages I PERSONALS GENE RUDNIKI For information concerning your case, contact William Vig­ or, 339 Third St., Dunellen, N.J. Tel. Dun. 2-6618. 60 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. XXX Newman, Guy W 6.06 HAROLD A. ARONSON. Jr. MS COASTAL ADVOCATE 4.20 Begley, Raleigii $ 69.23 Roupe, Gosta E Your mother requests that you 17.74 contact her at once. Comeaux, Arnold 92 Scherzer, Edw W. C. Davis. $1.00; .M. J. Kavanaugh, 94 NORFOLK Felker. Edwin 26.30 Shulman, Abe XXX Okomoner. $1.00; Dalles. Steward $2.00. Snyder, Howard 7.00 Mattsson, Emil H 23.60 JOSE MADUREIRA Department. $9.00; W. H. Little. $5.00; SS SPENCER 94 McRae, Philip W 15.20 Spencer, Edw. :. E. I... Zedaker. $3.00. T. J. O'Rourke, $2.00; D. M. RaPlease get in touch with your 94 Neri, Fell pi 94 Tallcy, Sirroth vasa, $1.00; A. L. Yarborough. $2.00. wife immediately. NEW YORK Weackler, Gilbert 8.83 D. Morrison. $3.00; C. Seroczyskie, 5. 1 5. Jr s. S. SS GATEWAY CITY $2.00: E. Hodge. $1.00; O. Kaelop. It MS COASTAL DEFENDER F. Delgalfc. $1.00; L. E. Pefft. $3.00; $2.00; T. D. Guida, $3.00; C. S. SHIRLEY E. BURNETT Erwin, Willard W $ 6.06 SS EDWIN T. MEREDITH R. Burton, $2,00; J. Dirksmcyer. $1.00; Hammen. $3.00; F. E. Browalow. $3.00. Please contact your mother J. R. fiansen. $3.00; J. .\1. Check. C. Downs. $3.00; J. W. Brake. $3.00. Gambler, Joseph 33.39 Martin, Thomas E. 29.40 Ramos, Hipo' 6.06 Margvaiat, Edgar 24.96 immediately. $4.00; C. E. KuII. $4.00; M, Figueroa, SS USSR VICTORY $2.00; R. H. DeGraf. $1.00; E. W. Vandiver, Thomas 9.98 McRae, John 29.40 4. 4 J. W. Bingham. $3.00; O. L. HagnesKurz. $1.00; T, Narciellus, $1.00; P. ley. $2.00; Carl Gerken. $3.00; D. H. Perry, Dennis E 29.40 JOHN M. CORCORAN J. i 4Saline. $5.00; J. .M. Ruiz. $1.00; J. Prince. $2.00; P. L. Moody. $5.00; A. SS. EDW. G. JANEWAY X X A Please contact Judith Corcoran G. Napoleon. $1,00; P. Lohse. $5.00; J. Margct. $1.00. Blanton, Wilbort $ 6.36 SS ELOY ALFARO 1. T. Pearse. $2.00; J. Fedioir. $1.00; immediately. SS R. GOODFELLOW P. Lacruzyclias. $1.00; J. McKemy, Bonich, Rudy 5.36 Barron, Joseph F 94 G. Caliaro. $2.00; E. C. Pease. $1.00. XXX $1.00; D. Caustel. $5.00: C. Fernandez. Hitchcock, C. A 60 Bell, Leroy 94 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS WILLARD S. GERBER $3.00: J. Bednap. $2.00; I. Firado. O'Neill, George S 16.80 Bryant, Ernest W 94 H. J. Tucker. $3.00; S. Barlizo. Please contact Paul M. Pinciss Phillips, Robert 21.00 Carr, Melvin J $2.00; P. Merletto. $2.00; J, S. Tar9.80 SS ROSARIO at 185 Devenshire St., Boston aba. $1.00; J. S. Wood, $2.00; H. S. Garcia, Pedro 94 X & X J. Straka. $1.00; E. J. Martin. $1.00; Wilson. $1.00; P. H. Nelson. $1.00; SS EDW. K. COLLINS Goeman, L. P 112.82 10, Mass. J. Prendergast. $1.00; E. E. Scott, A. Kula. $2.00; E. F. Raposa. $1.00; XXX $1.00; D. R. Brodeur, $1.00; Norman Albritton, James $ 9.33 Hall, John P 5.20 J. A. Wilkie. $2.00; R. Doupe, $2.00: -Sutton, $1.00; J. Gibs, $1.00; D. L. MR. MECKLEY Balazo, Gustave 94 Hardy, Samuel H 94 W. Husson. $2.00; B. B. McCafJerg. Shumata. $1.00; H. Luckey. $1.00; Davis, Harry 94 Kearsey, Eric F 3.62 Please contact Mr. Carl G. J. Staremon. $5.00; F. Dodge, $6.00; $1.00; M. C. McCranie, $2.00; W. B. Walters. $3.00; P. Pinkowski.. $1.00; Eakcrt, Bernard 94 Lallave, Domingo 46 Herr, 33 North Drive Street, J. DeYeonardo. $6.00. D. Kissel. $1.00; W. J. Lowe, $1.00. Ellers, James P 94 McNichols, Thomas J 20.52 Lancaster Pa. SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY E. Carlson, $1.00; F. E. Epps, $1.00; Ensor, James 3.22 Minichillo, Louis 7.00 D. J. Donahue, $1.00. XXX E. Volinovsky, $2.00; R. lovino. $l.ftO; Jenkins, Henry 17.28 Parker, Jack R 94 SS COASTAL STEVEDORE F. F. Forsythe, $1.00; A. Saunders. DALE F. ELLIS F. T. Andrews, $2.00; J. Lombardi. $2.00; R. M. Joseph. $2.00; R. P. Kennedy, James 94 Price, Charles H 1.40 An important letter is waiting $2.00; R. C. Evans. $2.00; H. Brooks. Sirois. $2.00; M. Perry. $2.00; M. Macgregor, Wm 6.06 Revelle, Thomas E 1.40 for you at the New York Hall $2.00; J. M. Halpin. $2.00: J. F. Gross. $1.00; M .Scapivakis, $2.00; E. Marsden, La Verne 7.94 Woodfall, Charles 4.20 Ross. $2.00; C. M. J. Gummesson. Kreme. $2.00; A. E. Hallaway. $1.00; Mail Room. $2.00; H. Marey. $1.00; F. Bonifont. S. Hutchinson, $1.00; J. Novak, $2.00; XXX $1.00. J. Hernandez. $1.00; j. Reilly, $1.00: ERICK SOMMERS H. L. Conn, $2.00; M. Medina. $1.00; SS JEAN FREDERICK POLVES D. R. Evans. $2.00; J. J. Williams. A. Lopez, SI.00; J. S. Martin. $1.00; ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. Phone 5523 Edward Becker, Chief Mate of $2.00; C. Herring. $3.00; J. Sapia, G. Martinski, $2.00; C. Hutsell, $1,00; BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. the Frederick E. Williamson, re­ $3.00; W. H. Williams. $2.00; J. S. A. H. Thurmon. $2.00; M. Davis. $1.00; .Anderson, $5.00; J, Marcano, $1.00; A. J. W. Savage. $1.00; H, F. Johnson. Calvert 4S39 quests that you get in toucii Flores, $1.00; J. C. Brumbaugh, $3.00; $3.00; J. T. Chaffin, $3.00; M. Oliver. BOSTON 276 State St. $3.00; W, B. Leeke. $3.00. Boudoin 4455 with him through the Waterman G. Micelli. $3.00, BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Steam.ship Co., 19 Rector St., SS QUINONIS Cleveland 7391 New York. R. F. Burside. $2.00; C, Bennett. CHICAGO 24 W. Si^perior Ave. $1.00; W. Parker. $3.00; J. Martin, XXX Superior 5175 $2.00; M. Akins. $1.00; .A. Beams. HENRY ROCK CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. $5.00; R. Reddick. $1.00; H. Tamm. P. M. BROWN (Continued from Page 3) Main 0147 Your wife asks that you write $1.00; J. S. Guerra. $1.00; M. Oliver. A check for 27 V2 hours over­ 1038 Third St. J. Roza. $1.00; J. C. Chaffin. Steel Corporation, Marine Di­ DETROIT her at 810 Third St., Morgan $1.00; time is waiting for you at Wat­ Cadillac 6857 $2.00; B. W. Arnola, $2.00; F. E. vision, Isthmian Steamship Com­ DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. City, La. Parker. $1.00; B. R. Kitchens. $5.00; erman Oifices, 17 Rector Street. pany, and the SIU of North Am­ Melrose 4110 C. E. Lee. $1.00; W. R. Walsh, $2.00; New York, N. Y. XXX erica any section or sections of GALVESTON 308 —23rd St. WILLIAM E, PEPPER Phone 2-8448 the Taft-Hartley Law to the 16 Merchant St. Please communicate immedidetriment of our Union call up­ HONOLULU Phone 58777 atcly with your wife at P.O. on all maritime workers to join JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Box 1801, San Francisco, Calif. us in a general Maritime Strike Phone 5-5919 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ XXX until such attempt or attempts MARCUS HOOK 1% W. 8th St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Chester 5-3110 have stopped. ROBERT WAYNE JONES to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 1 South Lawrence St. The SIU-SUP in the event MOBILE . Please get in touch with your their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Phone 2-1754 that United States Steel Cor­ MONTREAL Mrs. Lola Jones, 811 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 1440 Bleary St. mother, poration, Marine Division, Isth­ NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Dante St., New Orleans. La., or SIU branch for this purpose. mian Steamship Company at­ Magnolia 6112-6113-phone Walnut 2320-W. 51 Beaver St. i However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU tempts to prolong this strike un­ NEW YORK 4 4 4 HAnover 2-2734 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the til the deadline of the Taft- NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. M.ARIO AYALA ALEJANDRO LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS Hartley Law, August 22, 1947, Phone 4-1083 Of 405 Pacific St., Brooklyn, LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 9 South 7th St. shall on or about that date re­ PHILADELPHIA LOmhard 3-7651 N.Y. Mrs. Julia Ayuso requests quest all workers in the Mari­ PORTLAND Ill w. Burnside St. that yoLi get in touch with her PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION time Industry to join them in a Beacon 4336 immediately at Pasaje Villamil general Maritime strike to es­ RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St.' 1304 c^,,nturce. Puerto Rico. To the Editor: tablish for all Seamen the pi'ivPhone 2599 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. ileges of the Union Hiring Hall I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Douglas 5473-8363 JOHN HISKO and Rotary Shipping System, re­ SAN JUAN, P. R. . . 252i Ponce de Leon Write to your wife at Read- address below: gardless of the Taft-Hartley Act. San Jnan 2-5996 Besides hearing reports from SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. ; ington. New Jersey. Phone 8-172S the co-heads of the Strike Com­ 4 4 4 Name SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. mittee, and passing the import­ ANGELO GODINA Main 0290 ant resolution, the meeting heard TAMPA 1809-1811 Ni Franklin St. "Nothing yet." Write to Shorty Street Address three messages of support from Phone M-13S3 at Peapack, New Jersey: Ruth. 615 Snsnniit St. Captain William Ash, Secretary- TOLEDO City State Garfield 2112 Business Manager of Local 88, WILMINGTON .440 Avalon Blvd. MM&P; Charles A. Leone, ReTerminal 4-3131 Signed gkmal Director of the CIO Ship- VICTORIA, B.C aOZ Brighton St. Garden 8331 \ yard Workers, and M. David JOHN THOMAS COTTMAN 144 W. Hastings St. Book No, j ' Keefe, head of Local 205, United VANCOUVER Pick up your baggage at the Paciac 7824 \ Financial Employes. New York Hall. Smith &" Johnson MK Meet Maps Beef Extension SIU HALLS MONEY DUE Notice To All SIU Members NGTIGE! �Page Sixteen Seafarers Pulls The Pin On Isthmian 5• T. i V:i 4 ii t Just before the action started, picket captains and Masters-at-Arms get last minute in­ structions. A short wihle after this picture was taken, ^oid came to start the tie-up, and this peace­ ful scene came to an end, not to be repeated again until the strike is over. Many of the men pictured above are veterans of other SIU strike actions. The tie-up became effective at 12 midnight, August 12, and within a short ^ time swarms of Isthmian men reported to the New York Hall for instructions. Above is the crew of the SS Richard Alvey. Led by Bosun Joe Shea, front row center, and AB Jakob Lundoy, this crew walked off in a body, leaving only one fink behind. Strike Committeemen Bob High and Charley Tannehill are left and right of Shea. "Head it. Mister Operator; that's what we mean." Every Isthmian ship in the United Stales was locked up within a short lime after the strike started. Let Isthmian look at this picture and get the right idea. And any other ships that come in will also be tied-up. The crew of the SS Harold I. Pratt, docked at the foot of 29th Street Brooklyn, led by Norman Lindsey, hit the bricks right off. By the time a LOG photographer got to the scene, soon after the action began, picketlines were already established, and everything was running smoothly. That's the way it was with each of the other seven Isthmian ships docked in and around New York. iiiiilll '), Isthmian's New York hiring hall, 68 Trinity Place, which they want to substitute for the Union Hiring Hall, was also pick­ eted. Nobody went through the lines to apply for a job. The entrance to the docks at Columbia Street, Brooklyn, was also guarded by watchful Seafarers. Some of the picke'ters for this gate came from the Robin Grey, docked nearby. Behind , picketline is the Steel Artisan, one of Isthmian's biggest, but not going anyplace right now. •BBS! I j ^ 1 r' I � 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 15, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 33 Description An account of the resource Headlines SEAFARERS TIES-UP ALL ISTHMIAN SHIPPING WALKOUT IS 100 PERCENT EFFECTIVE; SIU RECIEAVES PLEDGESOF SUPPORT FROM OTHER AFL AND CIO UNIONS N.Y.MEET MAPS BEEF EXTENSION AFL UNIONS FURNISH FOOD ISTHMIAN STRIKE 100% EFFECTIVE WEATHER IS HOT IN GAVESTON AND SO IS THE SHIPPING SITUATION FULL BOOK MEN CAN SHIP ANYTIME THEY WANTTO FROM PORT TAMPA SIU ORGANINIZING DRIVE MEETINGS WITH GOOD RESPONSE AS GREAT LAKES SEASON PASSES THE HALF-WAY MARK ALLREMAINS QUIET ON THE BALTIMORE WATERFRONT PATROLMAN SINGS LOUD PRAISES FOR THE GOO SHIL J.M. HARLON CSU SEAMEN LONG DUPED BY COMMIE LEADERS COLUMBIA TELLS MEN ALL--EXCEPT HOW TO GET RAISE NEW YORK PATROLMAN TURNS RACKET=BUSTER ANOTHER GOOD THING GOES DOWN THE DRAIN COAL SHIPMENTS TO EUROPE KEEP NORFOLK BUSY NITRATE TO PHILLY CONFINED TO ANCOURAGE BELOW WILMINGTON COMMIES ALWAYS CONTROLLED NMU AND CURRAN FOLLOWED LINE IN PAST SS LAMAR CREW ADOPTS CODE FOR SHIPBOARD CODUCT TO MAINTAIN PRESTIGE OF SIU GOOD UNIONISTS MUST HAVE MORE THAN SLOGANS,DONALD MEN FIND THE ROLLING STONE GATHERSNO BOSS':O'DOYLE 'DUKE'TOSSES LEGION FOR A DESERVED FALL HE CAME,SAW AND TOOK 'ROLLING JOB' TO FRANCE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/15/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/25a653a91139f1fa5ebcc2f3d8fbb0ea.PDF 097b72664c926e9e8c003cd12b09d37a PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America NEW YORK. N. Y- FRIDAY. AUGUST 8. 1947 VOL. IX. Ponce Co. Signs Terms With SlU What's Happening In The NMU? PHILADELPHIA — A few months ago the longshoremen down in Porto Rico went on strike, and the crew of the SS Ponce, Ponce Steamship Corp­ oration, refused to cross the picketlines, even when ordered to do so by the company of­ ficials and the ships' officers. Following this, the company, which had a full Alcoa-Bull agreement with the Union, wrote a letter to the SIU stating flatly that since the contract would expire on September 30, 1947, the company was serving notice that on such date the agreement would be terminated. The Union ignored the letter and bided its time, waiting for a more opportune moment. TIME TO ACT Last week in this port, the time came to take action. The SS Ponce steamed in to dis­ charge and load cargo, and the entire crew walked off. Since the company had made known its intention of ending the con­ tract, members of the crew, true to the SIU traditional policy of "No Contract, No Work," re­ fused to sign on until they were protected by an extended agree­ ment. For two days the ship stayed at the dock, and then the com­ pany started to move —• but fast. Officials appealed to the Union to release the ship, and promised to sign the same con­ tract which had just been agre­ ed to by Alcoa, Bull, etc. Robert Matthews, Headquart­ ers representative, was dispatch­ ed from New York, and with Eddie Higdon, Philly Port Agent, he met with company officials and the standard freight ship contract was signed. Simmons Delegate Te AFL Cenventien SAN FRANCISCO — W. H. Simmons, Agent for the Seafar­ ers Internation Union in this port, has been attending the Con­ vention of the California State Federation of Labor in Sacra­ mento this week. As a member of the AFL La­ bor Council in San Francisco, Brother Simmons was elected to attend as a delegate from the SIU. The labor group convened on Aug. 4 and is scheduled to wind-up its business by this weekend. Simmons will report the con­ vention highlights in a later isSU6 of the LOG. Ever since the beginning of the year, an internal struggle has been going on in the National Maritime Union. CIO. This battle was touched off by President Joe Curra^'s resignsition from the commie-dominated Committee for Maritime Unity. Further fuel was added to the already burning issues when . Curran placed charges against Vice-President Joe Stack, and these charges resulted in Stack's being removed from office. On pages 8 and 9. the Editors of the LOG have presented a factual history of~«vents in the NMU from the start of the struggle to date. All members of the SIU should make certain to read the article and then pass it along. It is a good picture of how communists work to rule an organization, and failing that, move to wreck it. New Waivers Granted Wartime Alien Seamen WASHINGTON—Alien seamen who responded to this country's need for merchant seamen dur­ ing the war, only to be repaid with loss of jobs at the war's end, recently got a break when Presi­ dent Truman signed a waiver^ now known as Public Law 293. The new law permits waivers for alien seamen on all non-coast­ wise ships, both subsidized and non-subsidized. It is to remain in effect until April 1, 1948. Signing of the bill gives the Coast Guard the green light to grant waivers to alien seamen who sailed between December 7, 194L and September 7, 1945, on vessels operated by the War Shipping Administration, the United States Maritime Commis­ sion, or the Army Transport Service. It took a great deal of pres­ sure from all seamen's organi­ zations to force the change in the law to give recognition to our Brothers who fought and bled in the service of the American merchant marine even though they were citizens of some other country. They came forward to volunteer their services when the chips were down, and they are at last gaining some slight bit of recognition. Nitrate Ships Barred From N.Y. Piers GOOD CHANGE NEW YORK, Aug. 7—All ni­ Public Law 27, which is re­ trate-bearing ships entering ports placed by the new bill, prohibited within the jurisdiction of the alien seamen from sailing on any Third Coast Guard District have subsidized vessels, and allowed been classified as explosive car­ only a small portion of them to riers under terms of an order ship on non-subsidized ships. which became enforceable yes­ Summed up, the Coast Guard terday. Ships in the- explosive will permit waivers up to 25 per cargo classification are not per­ cent of the unlicensed personnel mitted to tie up at, piers but on subsidized vessels subject to must drop anchor at prescribed the following conditions; locations, where they may be When citizen seamen are not loaded by lighter. availa.ble with the appropriate Affected by the Coast Guard's ratings. That they be not in excess of new safety regulation are the 25 per cent of the entire un­ Port of New York and other ports from New Haven, Conn., licensed personnel. That they sailed during war­ to ' Edgemoor, Del. The order time and have evidence in the came on the heels of the action form of a certificate of dis­ taken by the New York Fire charge, or properly authenti­ Commissioner last Friday when he ordered two freighters carry­ cated record of service. ing cargoes of ammonium ni­ The situation on coastwise ves­ trate to clear out of their Brook­ sels remains the same. Alien sea­ men are still allowed to sail up lyn piers. He said the presence to 25 per cent of the unlicensed of the ships consituted "a most personnel, but such seamen must serious fire and life hazard to have visas, or evidence of legal the people of the City of New entry. York." Aliens who have no war ser­ MADAKET ORDERED OUT vice do not gain anything as a One of the ships ordered out result of the passage of the new was the Madaket, a Waterman law. They are still confined to Steamship C o m p a ny freighter, sailing coastwise vessels, nonsubsidized only. ' (Continued on Page 3) No. 32 Seven Mere Operators Sign New 5% Contract; Other Talks Continue NEW YORK—The ranks of the companies hold­ ing out against the new SIU contract, signed last week by eight operators, grew thinner this week when seven companies okayed the same agreement. The seven were the Arnold Bernstein Steamship Corporation, the Arnold Bernstein Shipping Com­ pany, Incorporated, Overtakes Freight Corporation, Illinois Atlantic Corpora-* ^; T5 ^ ^ companies last week directly aftion, Ponce Cement Corpo- f^.ted approximately 20,000 SIU ration, Kearney Steamship seamen on the Atlantic and Gulf Company, Incorporated, and coasts. Ultimately, as more comWaterman Steamship Co. sign, between 40,000 and These seven joined Alcoa Steam- 50,000 more will benefit, ship Company, American Liberty ' original Lines, A. H. Bull and Company, the increase in wages Bull Insular Lines, Eastern rnd overtime is retroactive to Steamship Company, South At­ June 16, 1947, while other pro­ lantic Steamship Company, Seas visions date from July 31. Representing the SIU during Shipping Company, and Smith negotiations were J. P. Shuler, and Johnson. Paul Hall, Joe Algina, and Bob The new agreement calls for a Matthews. straight 5 per cent increase, nine paid holidays at sea, and paid va­ cations after a year of service. At the same time that the above-mentioned operators came to terms with the Union, nego­ tiations were underway in Mo­ bile and New Orleans with representatives of the Missis­ sippi Steamship Company. These By MATTHEW DUSHANE meetings should end shortly, with both companies agreeing to WASHINGTON—Seamen who terms. were employed in permanent In the passenger ship field, jobs ashore during the war, and talks are in progress between the who left them for service in the Union and Eastern Steamship merchant marine, were eligible Company, Alcoa, and Peninsular for reemployment in .those jobs and Occidental. The same ad­ under Public Law 87, which was vances which are contained in passed by the 78th Congress. This the extended freight ship con­ law was terminated on July 25, tract are being incorporated in 1947, when the 80th Congress the passenger ship agreement. passed Public Law 239, which Only a few companies still re­ ended certain emergency and main outside the fold. war powers. Meetings have already taken As of July 25, therefore, the place with most of them, and requirement of twelve months* from the way talks are pro­ substantially continuous service gressing, signed and sealed con­ is eliminated entirely for all sea­ tracts should be forthcoming men who are now serving in an very shortly. active capacity, but all seamen The settlement with the eight who ended their service prior to that date must have had twelve months' substantially continuous service in order to be eligible for a certificate which will entitle him to reemployment. NEW YORK — Another Applications for such certifi­ meeting between the SIU cates should be submitted Negotiating Committee and promptly to the United States Isthmian Company officials took place- on Thursday, Aug­ Maritime Commission, Washing­ ust 7, at the company offices. ton, D. C., not later than three months after July 25, 1947, ex­ No details are available cept where a seaman is on a voy­ since the LOG went to press age which commenced prior to before any report could be that date, and continues past the obte'.ned from the Comnndtthree month period. Other ex­ tee. As developments occur ceptions are made when a sea­ they will be reported in full man is under medical care, in­ in the pages of the LOG. > terned, or being repatriated. Reemployment Rights Ended By Congress On Isthmian �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Augusl 8, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Vublisbed Wee/dy by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District I Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor ! At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N'. Y. HAnover 2-2784 1 y 1^' [ International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL - -- -- -- -- First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER ------- Vice-President 105 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER - -- -- -- -- -- Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK Secy.-Treasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. m District Officials J. p. SHULER - - - Secy.-Treas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Box 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG - Sec.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 59 Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Secy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1038 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY Secy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor 267 Ship Unorganized This is no time for any good SIU member to lean back on the laurels won by the Union during the past few years. True, the SIU has won many new benefits, brought under contract a number of companies, and won bargain­ ing elections both on deep sea fleets and on the Great Lakes—but the fight isn't over. Organizing goes on. Men are needed to go aboard unorganized ships, carrying the SIU message. It's a job for all, not just for a few pien. DO YOUR PART! Anti-Labor Commies The communist party has always held itself up to be the friend of the workingman. In fact, they brag that they are the only friends workers have. Well, if that is true, then the working stiff has more to fear from his friends than from his enemies. The record of the communist party is clear. In any given situation, when the aims and objectives of the labor movement came into conflict with the CP line, the com­ mies scuttled the trade unions and danced to the tune piped in from Moscow. Just a few instances will prove that point. Take the case of President Roosevelt's expressed desire to draft strikers during the war. All labor immediately howled that such an act would lead to fascism. But when William Green and Philip Murray went to see the President to tell him that organized labor was overwhelmingly against the idea, FDR grinned and showed both" labor leaders telegrams and letters from communist trade union officials supporting the Chief Executive's stand. In the maritime industry, the situation existing in the National Maritime Union, CIO, is a perfect example of how the commies operate. There are many unions which are today hollow shells because the commies v/easelled their way into control, and then split the organization rather -than give up their domination. In this issue of the LOG, and in subsequent issues, the internal struggle between the commies and the anti-com­ mies in the NMU will be discussed in great detail. There's a good lesson for all sincere trade unionists in the picture 4>f a strong union being eaten away from within by the scavengers of the labor movement—the communists. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now in The Marine Hospitals These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents* These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. % NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL R. A. BLAKE JOSEPH DENNIS H. BELCHER. I L. GROVER J. T. EDWARDS C. MACON L. BALLESTERO BOB WRIGHT XXX JOHN MAGUIRE STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL CHARLES BURNEY JOHN RATH J. J. O'NEAL E. P. O'BRIEN E. L. WANDRIE P. FEEICIANO E. M. LOOPER F. J. SCHULTZ D. G. PARKER T. J. KURKI LEROY CLARKE K. C. CROWE J. ZANADIL E. E. CASEY ' D. P. KORALIA J. P. McNEEL WILLIAM MOORE J. P. TASSEN L. COOPER .P. GELPI REUBEN VANCE S. W. LESLEY t X X J. A. DYKES FORT STANTON HOSPITAL J. MORRISON R. McGUIGAN D. MILLER (SUP) R. LUFLIN XXX C. MIDDELTON BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. J. SUPINSKI R. BAASNER M. D. PENRY E. DELLAMANO XXX W. MITCHELL NEPONSET HOSPITAL R. LORD L. CLARK J. BARRON J. S. CAMPBELL P. MADIGAN E. FERRER E. JOHNSTON J. R. HANCHEY R. MORRISON C. LARSEN M. PERRONE L. L. LEWIS XXX J. R. LEWIS SAN FRANGISGO HOSPITAL L. TORRES JOHN B. KREWSON C. SCHULTZ J. HODO J. HAMILTON • J You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing tiems: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 8th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL D. MCDONALD M, MORRIS J. KOSLUSKY N. NEILSEN XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL M. D. PENRY J. G. HARRIS ARCHIE SANDY H. HUISMAN J. CARROLL T. J. FAITER M. COLLIER C. E. FOSTER WILLIAM FAWELEY E. L. MEYERS J. C. KEEL U. S. MORGAN R. G. VARNON XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL ELMER BROWN DELIMER COPPOCK MURRAY PLYER EDDIE 'MARKIN MANUEL SANTIAGE MAX FINGERHUT THOMAS WADSWORTH WILLIAM ROSS S. Y. FOGELBERG ANTHONY ATKIEWING �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 8, 1947 Ashland Site Of Duluth-Area Council Meeting Page Three SIU Volunteer DULUTH—The next meeting By AL KERR of the AFL Maritime Trades De­ Almost every man in the Cities Service Tanker fleet has already either signed a pledge or taken out a book in the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. partment Port Council for the Duluth-Superior-Ashland area is scheduled for Ashland, Wiscon­ sin, on Sunday, August 10 over the Spot Tavern located at 120 In the history of the struggles of the SIU to win better wages Easi Fourteenth Avenue. and improved conditions for American seamen it is generally not Vice President E. L. Slaughter mentioned that many alien seamen in our ranks have contributed of the Longshoremen sent out the to our success on the waterfront. They have been in there pitch­ ing, sharing the tough, hard times when we were on the bricks call to all AFL unions affiliated Felimar Barlizo has been and fighting to raise the living conditions of the entire membership. with the Maritime Trades De­ sailing Isthmian as a volunteer That no particular mention has been made of their role in the partment. for a long time—two years, in Union has not been intentional. It is merely that no one group is fact. Although conditions and Representatives from the ILA ever singled out in the Seafarers, either for praise or criticism. The wages are inferior to those on SIU is a trade union of maritime workers. Dredgemen, Tugmen and other SlU-contracted ships, and al­ Every man entering our ranks comes in as an individual. His ILA affiliates, as well as from though Brother Barlizo is a full background or national origin has nothing to do with. He is a the Masters, Mates and Pilots, Book member and could sail seaman, as we all are. That and the fact that he be a good union waterfront Teamsters, and Sea­ on organized ships if he v/anted man is all we ask. And for the most part the alien seamen wno are member of the SIU have met these qualifications in just the farers International Union are to, he intends to stay with Isthmian until the contract is expected to be in attendance. same way as those of us with American citizenship. signed, sealed, and delivered. Lots of members of the Seafarers will agree to this and may wonder why it is even mentioned now. The reason is that a few of our Brothers, especially, some of the younger fellows who don't yet know the score, have at times resented alien shipmates, without any basis for their feelings. By PAUL HALL Among The Best As a matter of fact, every once in a while evidence of this re­ sentment shows up at discussions during shipboard and shoreside meetings. How wrong this attitude is simple to prove. For these alien members are as a rule are among the best SIU Brothers we have. They have fought to build and protect this Union since its inception. Possibly the largest of the alien group in the Seafarers are the Scandinavians. In fact, Harry Lundeberg, President of the SIU, is Norwegian born. The founder of the American seamen's tradeunion movement himself—Andrew Furuseth—was born in Norway. We could go on indefinitely mentioning names of foreign-born sea­ men who have contributed greatly to the American maritime trade union movement by becoming an essential part of it. The Poles, Italians, French, English, etc., are all represented. See it for yourself. Next time there is a waterfront beef, take note of the guys on the picketlines or in the special squads. Right alongside of their American-born Brothers, you'll find a Dane, a Swede, Norwegian, Italian—guys who were born under every flag in the world. All of them seamen with a common purpose, joined together in this union, fighting side by side as if they were one. SIU Volunteers Needed To Ship Cities Service A victory appears most certain on the basis of indications from the men of the choice they will make when the collective bar­ gaining election is held for the company unlicensed personnel. These men are not just making a gesture to get iiitc the SIU. They are in absolute earnesu in their efforts to become part of a good trade-union. /They want to be represented in bargaining sessions with the company by the waterfront union which, in black and white, proves the value of unionism to the men •sailing the nation's ships. But these men of Cities Ser­ vice need some assistance. They have the enthusiasm that's need­ ed to insure victory, but they also must have the benefit of an experienced hand at unionism. It is up to the SIU membership to lend them a hand. When you get aboai'd you will between the Fire Commissioner be able to give these tankermen and interested parties to discuss some of the essential facts union further rules for handling and and unorganized men must al­ control of nitrate cargoes. Among ways remember. those to attend the meeting are ILA officials, and representatives , Among these, you can point of steamship lines and the, Maridifference in the way a job is obtained on an unorganiztime Commission. , , .ed ship and one under SIU conMeanwhile, chemists have oeen unable to discover what it is • that causes ammonium nitrate to 1 can explain further the explode. Tests made recently showed that excessive heat and conditions that are so fire applied to the composition superior on SIU contracted ships, caused it to burn but not exthem, too, how by just plode. In view of the recent i voting SIU in the coming electdisasters at Texas City and Brest, ion, their conditions will improve however, the nitrate must be re- ® hundred-fold, garded as of an explosive nature. All that remains now is for A consultant for a large chemical the National Labor Relations manufacturing concern has stat- | Board to set the election date, ed that until more is known of; But in the meantime, you must the properties in the nitrate, it help to make sure there is one would be unwise to treat it as less unorganized steamship com­ anything but an explosive ma­ pany and one more SIU con­ terial. tracted outfit. Nitrates Called Explosives, Ships Barred From NY Piers (Continued"from Page 1) which tied up at Pier 6, Bush Terminal, last Thursday with 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate for delivery to the United States Army forces in Germany. The Madaket left without pick,ing up her additional cargo. Explaining the specifications of the new safety order, Capt. Har­ old G. Bradbury, Chief of Staff for the Third Coast Guard Dis­ trict, said all ships coming into the Port of New York carrying more than 500 pounds of am­ monium nitrate cargo must now obtain permits. In addition these vessels, as explosive carriers, must accept locations such as an anchorage in Gravesend Bay, where addi­ Brotherhood of the Sea tional cargo will be transhipped That we are the Brotherhood of the Sea should be accepted ^he vessels by lighter, or a proudly by the newer men coming into our ranks and sharing ourljjgj.^^ at Leonardo, N. J., which traditions just as it has been by the older men who have laid the' ammunition depot during foundation for the most militant waterfront organization in the world. TEXAS CITY DISASTER These are facts to be remembered and brought up the next The question of control of nitime you hear guys aboard ship or at shoreside meetings making unnecessary references to those Seafarers who were born on the trate cargoes was precipitated by other side of the big drink. the Texas City and Brest, France, Many of these men were the forerunners in the maritime in- disasters, where vessels carrying dustry in the struggles to win a decent standard of living for all the deadly cargo exploded causInfantile paralysis, the crip-1 direct infection by this means is seamen. They have taken part in our struggles alongside of us ing heavy loss of life and proppling disease which affects' lacking, research indicates that in the present day. And they'll undoubtedly be in there again erty. as good union Seafarers in our future beefs. Let's let them know Attention to the question was thousands of adults as well as the virus causing polio is often we're all Brothers. Let's keep the SIU the real Brotherhood of focused locally with the arrival children every year, is most epi­ found in sewage. 4. Over-fatigue invites polio the sea it has always been. in New York last week of the demic between the months of To ac­ in summer months,^ Tests on la­ Remember—we are an International composed of lots of dif-, Madaket and the second nitrate June and September. ferent types of guys—a seaman's home is where he hangs his hat— carrier, the Norwegian freighter quaint people with means to boratory animals carried out in Molda, which carried 2,643 tons combat the infection, the Na­ experiments, showed that where whether it be Sweden, Greece, America, or where have you. of the fertilizer slated for deliv­ tional Foundation for Infantile animals were strenuously exerParalysis has compiled a list of cised, twice as many of them exery to a French port. New Alien Waivers Members of the International pr^cautions which, if followed,' posed to the virus developed While on the subject of alien seamen it might be the Pi'oper ^ Association, will lessen greatly the chances rnore severe forms of infantile time to discuss their present shipping status in regards to the law refused to load deck cargo of contracting the disease. paralysis than did those which governing alien shipping. These men won't have to work under gj^jp j-^ien The six rules of caution are as had rested quietly in their cages, the hardship recently imposed on them by the legislation prohibiting dagsifled the nitrate cargoes as follows: 5. Tonsillectomies in polio seathem from sailing on American subsidized vessels. "explosives" and demanded the 1. Wash hands before eating, son up to physician. Tests show The President has just signed a bill granting alien seamen with double pay usually received for Scientific studies indicate that, that there may be more of a prewartime service on American ships the right to sail subsidized ships work aboard ships in that classi- the hands may be a means of | disposition to infantile paralysis in an amount up to 25 per cent of the crew. And that figure mjiy fication. spreading the virus infection. infection as a result of tonsil and vai-y depending on the need for alien seamen. It vvas then that the New York through contamination of food, j adenoid operations performed This right will be extended to those alien seamen who rode Fire Commissioner and other de- drinks or objects carried to the during the seasonal polio months, 6. Lasf polio health hint; American ships, and who can show proof in the form of discharges, partment officials made an in- mouth. 2. Keep food well covered. The Avoid sudden chilling. Experibetween the dates of Dec. 7, 1941 and Sept. 7, 1945. Those aliens spection of the ships and gave who did not sail during that period will be permitted to sail only the order for them to leave their blue bottle fly, particularly, is ments show that twice as many on ships not subsidized by the government. piers. The Madaket sailed im- suspected as a possible factor in animals, when suddenly chiUed, In the SIU; the largest group of alien members are in the Port mediately, but the Molda drop- transmitting the virus. All fresh developed acute and paralyzing of New York. Any of these men who have doubts as to their rights ped anchor in Gravesend Bay fruit and vegetables should be attacks of the disease a< did a control group which had been to ship on any particular vessel are advised to report to the 5th and is still being loaded by washed before use. 3. Polluted waters may harbor protected from sudden temperafloor of tne New York Hall, where they njay get^complete informa-_ lighter, 1 A meeting has been scheduled i virus of polio. While proof of ture changer tion, details and advice on this type of beef. Summer Is The Season For Polio: These Precautions May Save You 1 �Page Pour TBB SEAFARERS LOG LSI], Dominated By The Operators, Greatest Enemy Of Lakes Seamen Friday, August 8, 1947 BROTHER LUNDEBERG, AB of their member fleets, they would have nothing to worry DETROIT—We've just receiv­ about. ed a copy of a motion by the And don't forget this import­ Lake Sailors Union, unaffiliated, ant fact: It would be worth many to intervene in the matter of thousands of dollars for the LCA the Kinsman Transit Company to keep the SIU off their ships ! <Steinbrenner). As you'll recall, Why wouldn't the LCA pay we petitioned some time ago for any amount of money to keep an election on the five Kinsman the Lakes as the last stronghold ships. of unorganized maritime labor At the NLRB hearings held on in the United States? the Kinsman case, no LSU rcpWhv wouldn't the LCA con­ xesentatives showed up although tribute handsomely to the up­ they were .-well aware of the keep of the LSU as a defense fact xhat the SlU had petitioned against the winning of all Great LCA STOOGES the NLRB. They had no proof Lakes fleets under the banner of intervention in this case and, On the other hand, let's e.x- of the SIU? now at the last moment, they plain why the LSU, as a stooge Just compare thc^ monthly J, s. move to intervene! outfit completely dominated by take home pay of the average There is no doubt in our minds the LCA, is far more dangerous SIU member to that of any sea­ Here are two shots taken of that this phony, company-sup­ to the unorganized Lakes sea­ man .sailing on the open-shop Harry Lundeberg, President of ported outfit,/ the Lake Sailor men than the commie followers LCA ships, and you can readily Union, is far more dangerous to in the NMU. see why the shipowners would, the SIU, on the Marino Jumper. the unorganized Lakes seamen Fir.st off, the LSU has no com­ and will continue to, pay large Brother Lundeberg is shown than the NMU. mie line to follow. The only line sums of money to keep SIU con­ above with other members of NMU organizing on the Lakes that they know is the one dic­ tracts with SIU wages and con­ the crew, and on the left, paint­ is completely under the domina­ tated by their bosses in the ditions off their vessels. ing the smokestack. tion of the hot-shot commies in Lakes Carriers Association. An SIU contract brings the That line can be changed, re­ that outfit. From their Director, Lundeberg shipped out on highest wages on the Lakes, the Josh Lawrence, on down the vised, adopted to the particular highest overtime, the best work­ the Marine Jumper earlier this line, every Lakes organizer for circumstances 'of the company ing and living conditions, job summer, and made a trip to the NMU is a graduate of the under concentration, and other­ security and competent uni.on Europe and the Scandinavian commie school or a protege of wise dummied up to look like representation. the party-line boys in that out­ the real McCoy. countries. Nothing like getting That's v/hy the LCA and any Here are a few basic and wellfit. the smell of salt water again, known facts concei'ning the LSU other unorganized shipowners eh? COMMIE PHONIES just so you can make up your will go to any length and spend any sum of money to keep the These commies aren't danger­ own mind concerning their con­ SIU off their ships. Compare X X i. ous provided the seamen they trol and domination by the LCA. for yourself, then choose SIU ! Look at the LSU literature or are attempting to organize know the score. But they can fool the their name the next time you younger seamen who are more see them on an election ballot. susceptible to their "line" of su­ That word "unaffiliated" follows per-militancy and of always their complete name. That means that the LSU is a "fighting for the rights of the around at will by anybody — consuls are being pressured by By LOUIS GOFFIN so-called independent organiza­ poor underdog." phony cai-eer-men included. We the shipowners. Obviously, a real tion in no way connected with A story of consular misrepre­ seamen are American citizens en­ representative doesn't have to be The line of smooth-oil that either the AFL or the CIO. sentation, with American seamen titled to all the rights and privi­ pressured. these phonies dish out looks nice LSU officials sail on the ships again playing the role of under­ leges that go with citizenship. Since it is their job to handle on their slick propaganda, and it •of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Com­ dog, c^me to light at the recent If we are so unfortunate to be the problems of citizens in their sounds nice, too, to anyone who pany, completely under the con­ payoff of the Alcoa scow M'V on the beach in a foreign coun­ particular jurisdiction, t h ey doesn't recognize them for the trol and dominance of that com­ Hawser Eye. try, we expect and demand the should be men enough to tell all time scabs and sellers-out of The American Consul in Trini­ protection which consuls are pressuring shipowners and agents pany, a member of the LCA. the labor movement that they Check the last letter put out by dad was the target of a be..x laid there to give us. to clear out. actually are. the LSU for corroboration of this down by the ship's delegate. If American ships in foreign They have it within their Ask the older, more experi­ statement. Substance of the beef was this: ports need replacements we must power to force them to sign on enced seamen on the Lakes. He Two SIU members were on the be given first call. It is. my per- American citizens first on Amerwill give you the same lowdown WHO PAYS? beach in Trinidad when the Haw­ sonal belief that a few of these ican ships. on these characters. Their only shoreside represen­ ser Eye was short two crewmen. For these reasons, the moves Instead of shipping the two made by the Moscow line boys tative is one Meyer Cook, attor­ Americans, the Consul, acting in are not too important. Once you ney, with offices in the Guardian close cooperation with the Alcoa have seen them in action and Building at Cleveland. Who pays agent and the ship's Skipper, heard their "line" you'll remem­ Cook's salary and expenses? signed on two natives of Trini­ We don't have any proof that ber them, and never be fooled dad to round out the crew. The this individual is paid by the the second time. BUFFALO — Here's a nifty Yep! You guessed it! The two SIU men were signed on as LCA, and so we can't make that Being prisonei's of the Moscow that happened recently in this smooth - tongued stranger w a s workaways. philosophy and the international positive assertion—but we'd like port, and we pass it along to none other than an NMU organ­ line adopted by the party cur­ to know, "Who pays Cook's sal­ FAILS HIS DUTY you for what it's worth. izer preying on unsuspecting rently, they can't have any in- ary and expenses?" seamen—cadging drinks for what When the D & C passenger This season, the LSU has car­ This seems to be in smashing dependant thoughts of their own. he was worth, and trying to or­ They must follow the orders ried on an extensive mail cam­ contrast to what a Consul's ob- ship. Greater Detroit, docked ganize an SIU member off an paign seeking new i-ecruits to ligatidn are supposed to be, and here a few days ago after com­ their organization. The cost of is a practice that certainly could pleting a trip down from De­ SIU ship into the NMU! No wonder the NMU can't do preparing these letters and their be eliminated by the consulate troit, several of the boys drop­ any organizing on the Lakes if actual mailing cost must have in Trinidad. This so-called diplo­ ped into a neighboring ginmill to they waste their time in that been considerable. Who pays the mat uses his judgement in very quaff some of that foamy bev­ The Military Government manner. erage which has a reputation for costs of printing and mailing peculiar ways. in Bremen, Germany, is now But, wait a minute. You have satisfying your thirst on a sunny LSU organizational material? We have always assumed that issuing passes for shore leave not heard everything yet. After Another significant fact to note the duty of a Consul in a foreign day. to personnel aboard mer­ Bi-other Wenzel got through tell­ IS that in a cotiple of letters country was to protect the in­ Among the boys was Brother chant vessels calling at that ing this Moscow-school-trainedanonymously circulated around terests of American citizens. Carl Wenzel, Oiler, and much to port. All hands must carry guy the real facts about the SIU the Lakes the LSU was either his surprise he ran into an af­ However, as far as a few con­ these cards on their person and the SIU ships, the NMUer not mentioned or only briefly suls are concerned, it appears fable character who wanted to when ashore in Bremen. Is­ began to realize how futile it referred to. that American seamen are not know about conditions, food, pay, was. sued by the Captain of each On the other hand, the major classified, with touring Ameri­ etc., aboard the D & C ship. ship, they bear the name of So, after saying good-bye to portion of these letters was giv­ cans. the crewmember and his To the tune of three or four Wenzel, he put the bum on him en over to an outright attack on ship. In their book, a seamen is an creamy shupers, which Brother for two bits! the SIU! overpaid bum, who isn't entitled Wenzel paid for, the talkative When receiving your pass, Guess there must be some­ Who pays ' for the costs of to any representation or protec­ stranger began to spout a lot of thing to that story about the make certain it has your printing and circulating these tion. But these pompous char­ wild-eyed dreams about "cap­ NMU being bankrupt after all. name and ship correctly, letters? acters who imagine themselves tive time," "four-watch system," Especially when their piecards otherwise you may be picked up and detained unnecessari­ Only the LCA benefits from super-diplomats had better get "25 percent wage increase,'.' and have to go around begging quar­ ly until you can be properly the continued unorganized state wise to the facts. everything else under the sun ters from SIU seamen. Ho hum! identified. of the Great Lakes. If tlje LCA The days are past when Amer­ but platinum plated gold bricks What a life! could secure the LSU aboard all ican seamen can be pushed in every seaman's pay envelope. P.S. He got the quarter! By PAUL WARREN handed down from above. That's explicit in the commie party— complete and servile obedience. And that's why you can spot them and their phony line at least a mile away. Finally, the NMU is no more of a union than the wobbly party. They're torn wide open with the battle going on between their top officials down to the newest rank and file member. As a result of that battk, they have no program, no represen­ tation. and no security. Consul Fails His Duty To Seamen This NMti Organizer Never Loses; He At Least Gets Free Drinks Bremen Shore Leave �m±. THE Friday. August 8, .1947 SEAFARERS Pag© Fiv0 LOG Latest On The Housing Shortage: Phtlly Almost Got New Hall By EDDIE HIGDON Holding Of Shipboard Meetings NO NEWS ? ? Is Vital To Union Democracy By FRED FARNEN DETROIT — Last week, we board meetings every two weeks mentioned in our column the or so. fact that the members of the ^ Many young seamen are shio SIU on the Great Lakes should ping on the Lakes ships today. hold those shipboard meetings Some of these brothers think regularly as a matter of mem­ that the many gains and top conditions that the Seafarers en­ bership responsibility. Now we're going to urge the joy on their ships were given to same thing once moi'e, and stress them on a platter by the gen­ it's vital importance to the Union erous shipowners. They don't know that the membership. One of the things that we've sweat and blood of many Sea­ fought hard for years to win is farers went into the making of the right to hold shipboard today's SIU wages and condi­ union meetings. After fighting tions. How are these younger broth­ so hard for that right, we don't ers going to learn the score intend to see it tossed away be­ about the value of a union and cause some membeis are too damned lazy or irresponsible to union membership, if they don't find out through the medium of hold shipboard meetings. Membership meetings are the the shipboard meeting how SIU lifeblood. of the Union. Don't members control their own con­ forget that Number One fact of ditions under an SIU contract? We repeat once again — hold Union life. How else do you ex­ pect to know what's going on those shipboard union meetings. settle your in your Union? How can your That's the SIU way beefs, educate the younger bro­ Union know what's going on thers, and keep your vessel in aboard your ship if you don't t.ypical SIU shipshape condition! hold meetings? Holding the meetings in them­ selves doesn't amount to a row of beans. But holding the meet­ ings, taking care of your affairs in typical SIU style, and elect­ ing your departmental Dele­ gates are important. By JOE ALGINA ELECT DELEGATES NEW YORK—This week finds First thing to do after calling the usual 40 to 60 ships in berths a Union meeting on your ship is along the New York waterfront to elect Delegates from all three with a good sized sti-eam of men departments. This is important going out to take the jobs, but because your departmental Dele­ from somewhere, all of a sudden, gate is the Brother who takes we find the New York Branch up your beef with the depart­ flooded with men registered for mental head or the Skipper. sliips. Aboard ship, the departmental Where they came from 1 don't Delegates are the official repre­ know; it's a safe bet, however, sentatives of the Union, and it's that the men on the beach now very important that you elect will be sufficient to handle the sober, responsible Union Broth­ jobs that come up for a while ers to these positions of respon­ to come. sibility. With the large crop of Book Under the Taft-Hartley Act, members on hand here, it would unions are responsible for the be a wise idea to skip New York actions of their representatives, if you're looking for a ship. that's why you must have sober Of course, the organizers are responsible delegates. When you have an overtime always looking for men to man beef, some squawk about your the unorganized ships, to aid in quarters or the kind of food you ' the job of bringing them into the are being served, your depart­ SIU; so, if you get tired of lookmental delegate is. the man who jing at the big board, stop off on should see if your beef can be the fifth deck and have a word settled at the point of produc­ with the organizers. Down on the waterfront, where tion. If not, then it's up to him to beats the pulse of the Union, we pass it along to your shoreside ' hit a good number of ships this Union representatives, and let week. The Patrolmen came in with reports good and bad; the them straighten it out. ships for the most part, however, The delegate must be sober were in fine shape and the pay­ because you don't want some offs smooth. gashound taking up your beef, and going off half-cocked when BANNER SHIP he's in no kind of condition to The Quinones, South Atlantic, be discussing Union affairs. and the John Jay, Waterman, That way, you might lose your came in with all in fine shape. beef, and cause the Union all The Quinones was exceptionally kinds of trouble. clean and at the payoff all hands MORE THAN EVER were sober, making, the job a There are many teeth in the real pleasure. The John Jay was a clean Taft-Hartley "§lave Labor" Act ship, but the Skipper had some •which can cause you and your ideas of his own. When the over­ Union plenty of trouble if you time sheets were submitted to don't know the union score. him he returned them with "un­ That's another important reason authorized" v/ritten. across them. /why you must hold those ship­ Silence ibis week from the Branch Agents o.f the follow­ ing ports; NORFOLK SAN JUAN TAMPA NEW ORLEANS ASHTABULA CHICAGO MILWAUKEE JACKSONVILLE SAVANNAH TOLEDO GALVESTON MOBILE The aeadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday proceeding pub­ lication. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material re­ ceived after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. PHILADELPHIA — Well, it looks like we almost got a new Hall here. 1 have been investigating a building at 44 N. 10th Street, just off Market Street, that was formerly a Turk­ ish bathhouse. 1 got a report on an inspection and appraisal we had made, as follows: "1 have formed the opinion that the market value as of July 24, 1947, is Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Dollars made up in the following manner: Land, $11,500; Building, - $3,900: total­ ing $15,400. Description of the building: four story corner brick and sheet metal trim (specialty use) store and loft building, (used as t u r k i s h bathhouse), built-in tile pool, steam heat, fired by coal; brick fire tower, wood platform stairs, iron plat­ forms on exterior. Repairs sug­ gested: exterior: rough casts North & SoCith walls, pointing rear walls, interior — plumbing and painting." The membership here, how­ ever, appointed a committee to investigate the property, and they didn't think as much of ii as the appraiser, so we'll just have to keep on looking. PHILLY SLIPS Figures published by the Bu­ reau of Census disclose that dur­ ing the month of April, the lo­ cal Port of Philadelphia remain­ ed in third position in the vol- New York Shiiifiing Still Holds Its Steady Pace, But Influx Of Men Swells Registered List ignore the contract; especially those settions dealing with un­ safe working conditions. While working the -men on deck, he was sending men for­ ward to the bow to secure gear while rough seas were breaking over the bow. It was astounding that no one was injured during the trip. To the Mate. 1 doubt if it would have made much differ­ ence if someone had been hurt, as he was very arrogant toward the Union crew. Another smart guy was straightened out. At the last membership meet­ ing in New York, one of the politicals in tlie Union came up to me after the meeting and charged me with blasting the politicals. 1 made it clear to him that blasting politicals in not a taboo of the union . Anytime that they attempt to inject their philosophy into SIU policies and programs they will be blasted without any hesita­ SPECIALIST tion on my part. The politicals should know the position of the The Mate aboard the Hibbing SIU by now, but this guy need­ Victory was pulling a little dif­ ed a reminder. ferent act. His .specialty was to Naturally, the crew was hot un­ der the collar, but the heat was transferred to the Skipper by the Patrolmen and the Captain saw the light; the overtime sheets were then marked "approved." A couple of other ships that had beefs against officers were the Colabee, American-Hawaiian, and the Hibbing Victory, Robin Line, The Colabee had a 2nd As­ sistant possessed of a sadistic streak. He gave the Saloon Messman a hard time, swearing at him and making his life unbear­ able. Patrolman Siekman, accom­ panied by an MEBA Patrolman, took the Assistant aside and made a civilized person out of him. These guys are always tough when they are cracking the whip over some guy trying to do a job, but when they are faced with a little opposition they crumble up fast. Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers International Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is. above all. guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any indii^^ual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's weljt .{are will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. ume of foreign commerce. Sec­ ond place, which Philadelphia held for many year.s, went to Baltimore; New York v/as first. According to the report, Balti­ more handled 600,000 tons more foreign freight than Philadelphia. From the standpoint of cargo values this city ranked fourth. It was pointed out that the fig­ ures do not include coastwise nor intercoastal tonnage and did not reflect Philadelphia's large oil business. Paid off five ships while 3fi ships were in port here; this lat­ ter figure includes those paid off. visited, etc. Robert Matthews and 1 negotiated a new contract with Ponce Cement Corporation for the SS Ponce and believe it or not, it only took 10 minutes o complete. Here is some advice to our '.lien brothers, most of whom ire of the opinion that they are illowed 30 days on the beach. Well, this is not so, according to the Immigration's interpretation . . . if a man cjuits a ship at payoff time he is only allowed to stay ashore for a length of time that the ship he got off of remains in port. Now. in the event the ship leaves port and he will be on the beacli longer, let us say for a period of 29 days to be exact, he is required to contact the Lnmigration authorities in the port where he is on the beach to ob­ tain an extention of time so as he can remain ashore for a long­ er period. If this is not done and an alien seaman is picked up^he will be deported by the authorities. So watch your step, boys, and com­ ply with the law. WRONG STEER Brothers Moon Mullins and Bill Luth are back with us again. Both are on the list ready to go. Some Brothers seem to have a slight misunderstanding. Most everyone is under that impres­ sion that if you have a friend, all you have to do is bring him into the Union Hall and he w^ill get a letter to get his papers and be able to ship out. Well, this is a little off key. There is a motion on the floor that before any permits are to be issued the Agent shall call the nearest port for men. This motion's intention was if one port is short of men and another port has men, tile men in the other port should be given a chance to ship before a new man was put to work and at the same time this would keep the industry from being flooded. For instance, if a small po^t had two payoffs and they needed 30 or 40 men and put all tripcarders..aboard, this would deprive that many full Book and regular permitmen of jobs. liK �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 8. 1^47 Boston Is Fast Becoming A Haven For Tankers, The Patrolmen Say... Believe It Or Not! Dry Cargo Men Going To Other Ports For Berths W arm-Up Visit PHILADELPHIA — The other where the tarriff was 60c each still undergoing repairs here; but way. is expected to be ready to crew day the James Turner of the Isth­ BOSTON—Shipping and busi­ up by mid-week. mian Line pulled into town so MILITARY SEND-OFF ness continued to be very good we went down to speak to the OTHERWISE SMOOTH Anyway, payoff was postponed during the week just past; in crew and see how the Seafarers Otherwise everything in the fact, shipping v/as so good we ' until Friday and then the Navy slacked up on the old bucket. ran fresh out of rated men and ordered her out of the Yard, as Branch is progressing smoothly, We found a fine bunch of boys had to phone in a couple of doz­ 'they didn't approve of the traf­ with routine business keeping all fic of seamen and Union Pa­ hands on the hop, including full cn the ship,, all of them well en jobs to New York. It really looks as though Bos­ trolmen passing through the coverage of the Isthmians, which pleased with the progress the arrive here at the rate of 1 or 2 SIU has made toward getting a ton is becoming what the boys Marine-guarded gates. contract with the company. -So she was tied up in Provia week. are already calling it, namely, a I dence some hours later, where Naturally, the boys being With reference to the length tanker port. the perspiring Jimmie Sweeney of time a Permitman may stay r board an Isthmian ship had a Day in and day out, the board finally paid her off. with a vessel,- a query we brought few beefs, but as they do not shows tankers crewing up in The gang on the Midway con­ up in last :week's article, the have Union representation yet this area, so that the boys who tributed a total of $63.00 to our the company gave them a fast don't care particularly for tank­ Union publication.s, to be divid­ Secretary Treasurer rules that shuffle. ers, and who want to ship in a ed equally between the LOG Tripcards arid Permits are en­ The boys were pressing for hurry, are buying tickets for and the WEST COAST SAILOR, titled to a "minimum of 60 days." subsistence due them while New York or Baltimore. i Brother Williams' mother pass­ ashore in Singapore for the fumi­ Hence, a Permitman who is This past week the SS Sunset ed away and he left the ship gation of the ship, but they hit and the SS Fort Hoskins (Paci­ immediately to attend her fu­ paying off a foreign voyage of a stone wall when they asked for less than 60 days duration, may fic Tankers) paid off in Portland, neral at Prichard, Ala. His ship­ payment. The day is not too far be allowed to sign on for an­ Maine, and the SS Midway Hills mates collected $25.00 for flow­ off when Skippers will not be (Ampac Tanker) paid off in Mel­ ers and asked the Patrolman to other trip. able to get away with a deal like This shipping rule has been ville, K. I. wire them to Brother Williams' this. When that day comes we the subject of much misunder­ These tankers called for prac­ home with the sympathy of his won't be just callers at the ship standing in many ports, includ­ tically full crews; and in the SIU Brothers. —we'll be there to go to bat for This ship paid off in excellent ing this one; therefore it bene­ the crew. case of the Fort Hoskins, which had been out nine months, every­ style with only two complaints fits everybody to have it clari­ In addition to being a fine SIU left to be taken up: one, a beef fied. body but the Skipper paid off. crew on a not so fine ship, the The following Brothers died about the poor mail service, and boys made the generous dona­ TWO VISITS two, a beef about the situation this past week: Brother Harry tion of $67 to fellow Seafarers The Sunset was covered in a wherein a seaman must spend Walsh, a 20-year old Pro Book previous report, but she was just all of his drav in a foreign port member, who died in the Brigh­ in Marine Hospitals. That's real­ one of those ships which some- —if he winds up with $50.00 ton Marine Hospital after a long ly coming across, especially when it comes from wages that are not foreign currency, he's stuck with illness; and Bi-other Martin Jen­ too full of overtime. sen, who died suddenly in the /' ,) —it. E. B. Tilley The SS Bessemer Victory is City Hospital. By JOHN MOGAN Rated Men Find No Job Trouble In San Francisco; Transportation Beef Nets Repatriated Men $300 By W. H. SIMMONS times ends up in the stream for a few days, and as a result have plenty of crew turnover and a million beefs. It was necessary to visit her twice during the week in order to get her straightened out, pips an ILA beef in connection with the same ship. 'Twould be lovely if these scows did not ride at anchor for so long. The SS Fort Hoskins crew was on articles nine months to the day. It was a smooth payoff, considering the length of time the gang was out and the type of run they made. AU overtime disputes were settled at the payoff with the exception of one beef concern­ ing the blowing down of evap­ orators, which was turned over to Morris Weisberger, New York SUP Agent, with the consent of all hands. The gang was perfect at the paybff; but it was obvious that one or more performers had been active during the voyage, and one book was picked up and forwarded to New York's SUP hall. Professor Leo Mitchell was on this scow and sl^owed up at the payoff looking like an interna­ tional diamond merchant. The SS Midway Hills was dis­ charging at a place called Mel­ ville, R. I., when we first got a call on her. Brother Sweeney found the spot after a long search on Thursday. Melville is the site of a U.S. Navy Yard and a merchant ves­ sel was an unwelcome caller at this place. Also discovered near­ by this place was a toll bridge SAN FRANCISCO — Rated men, especially Oilers, Firemen and Watertenders are at a pre­ mium here this week as good shipping continued to draw heav­ ily on our manpower. This port was kept busy getting men to go to Isthmian ships as replace­ ments, which is definitely a must. In transit here were three intercoastal ships: Cornell Victory of Waterman and the Marymar and Mastmar of Calmar. A tough beef developed on the Cornell Victory when two men were fired for being gassed up when they were supposed to be securing gear. Shore leave was up, as the ship was leaving Pedro for San Francisco. According to the law the men were fired il­ legally, so the Commissioner sign­ ed them off under protest, but our position was made very dif­ ficult by their conduct. I will take this matter up with the Commissioner. The beef Is made tougher by the fact that the Cornell Victory is still own­ ed by the War Shipping Admin­ istration. I'll have more to re­ tort on this case later. TUGBOAT ORGANIZATION Organizational work continues all-out in this port. We are still plugging away at the Crowley tugboat outfit. I believe Brother Hal Banks will have some good news on developments to report in the near future. Of the six crews aboard the Canadian ships which signed the SIU's Waterman agreement In April prior to delivery to the In­ dia Steamship Company in Cal­ cutta, India, three have been re­ turned to this port. First, to arrive were the men of the SS Lewiston Victory, back from Bombay, In addition to first-class transportation, the men received a one month's bonus over and above their regular wages. This crew was followed by the men of the Temple Victory and the Dominican Victory, neither of which fared as well as the group of the Lewiston. The two crews were brought back on the SS Marine Adder, APL troop ship. They were quartered In the hold, troop class. I contended this was a steerage accommodation. ASKS $300 EACH I took the matter up with the Pacific Far East Company, which is acting as agent for the India Steamship Company. After sev­ eral days of wrangling I called the APL passenger agent who NEW YORK — Miracles can and will happen, as witnesses to the recent payoff of the MV Hawser Eye will testify. This wagon paid off after a four months shuttle trip around the Islands on the bauxite run. And, believe it or not, the company officials did not dispute or scratch off one hour — in any Department. This was such a rare occur­ rence that we had to congratu­ late the company for setting one up for Ripley. Of course, to get a true picture of the situation, you've got to go a little deeper. And in the picture you'd see that we had three very good Dele­ gates and a damned good crew aboard the Hawser Eye. All the overtime and repair lists were in perfect shape. So there are congratulations to the delegates and the crew for a job well done. As a matter of fact, almost all the payoffs we've handled re­ cently have been very exception­ al. Virtually all the ships are paying off with a minimum of beefs, proving that the Ship's Delegates are on the ball. Considering the fact that SIU members sail under the best con­ tracts in the maritime field, we can foresee beefs being reduced to such a low that the piecards —as a result of the cooperation from the crews and their dele­ gates—will have a few breathing spells. Louis Goffin Ray Gonzales ^ late and pay the $300 difference. Work Dodgers I arranged for the payoff to be On every ship there always held the next day at the British seems to be a few characters consul's office. At this point I want to explain who enjoy bad health and make to the membership that this was a practice of using their privilege the best that could be gotten on of going to see a doctor just to the transportation deal. If the avoid the extra work that turns slightest possibility existed for up when a ship Is In port. This cheap way of avoiding getting more, I would have done legitimate labor tends to cause so. dissatisfaction among the rest of As It was, a couple of fellows the men who have to do the work cn the Dominican Victory of these phonies. thought they should have re­ By using this method of ob­ ceived more transportation money. In fact one man got taining time off, these people are gassed up and caused a one-day|getting the doctors so disgusted delay in the payoff of Domincan| with seaman, that when a man comes along and really needs at­ Victory. As a result I had to write to the tention he gets -the brush-off or Secretary-Treasurer of the ac­ run-around from the Medical tions of this particular member Officers. because he absolutely disregard­ There is not a lot that can be ed the SIU Agent in this port. I done about these phonies unless cannot understand why some they are travelling on a Permit guys can't leave the bottle alone or Trlpcard. The Ships Dele­ long enough to attend to their gates should take Into considera­ business. tion that people who have to run I believe this was as good a to see a doctor every time the transportation settlement as we ship hits port can never be of any have ever won and, until this one use to a Union that prides Itself particular member caused a beef, on the ability of Its membership I was feeling pretty good over to do a good job under any con­ the whole deal. ditions, and should act accord­ In addition to the $300 these ingly. men received, they got an extra Mike Quirke month's bouns, and I should like to ask the Brothers what more they could have asked for. In contrast we had a ship­ shape payoff here on Friday If your requisition is cut, aboard the SS Albert K. Srniley, or if the food is not up to par. a Waterman ship In from Japan. notify all three Delegates at It was a pleasure to payoff this once so that the ship will not crew. Also, there was a swell sail until the matter has been Captain by the name of Ryan on straightened out. this tub, which called for a new It is the responsibility of crew yesterday. the Steward to check the Harold Teague, ex-Patrolman stores before the ship sails, In Frisco, signed on as Bosun and and any complaints made far the boys should have 9 swell trip at sea won't do the crew any with him aboard. The next pay­ good if they have to eat short off promises to be a pleasant one, rations or poor food. so we're wishing the crew of the told me first class fare was $600 and steerage accommodations were $300. Immediately, I put in a claim for the $300 difference. The long distance wires to the Northern Steamship Comp'any In Vancouver, B. C., were kept hot as the agents sought Instructions on what to do. They offered as high as $210 but I refused to ac­ cept It. Meanwhile the cost of stalling was mounting since all men were still on articles and would re­ main so until they were paid off in full. Finally realizing this, the com­ pany called me the next day say­ ing they were ready to capitu­ Smiley smooth sailing. Chief Stewards �Friday, August 8. il847 •j'l' l i\ TH£ / NEEDS SlU SEAFdnERS LO<} CONTRACT Page" Seven >" C.G. Tries To Force Throe To Make Phony Confession Memorial Day weekend, 1947 is chiefly remembered by most Americans as a weekend of taking life easy at the beach or at home under a tree, but to three Seafarers aboard an un­ organized ship, it is remembered as the time they were victims of a frame up by the Skipper of the ship and the Coast Guard. The ship, which crowed up in Baltimore in February, was in Shanghai over Memorial Day discharging cargo, so crewmembers Walter Bennett. OS; George Carpenter, AB; and Tony Lama, MM, decided to hit the beach tor the weekend. The three left .Saturday morn­ ing and stayed ashoie until Mon­ day night, when, upon returning WALTER BENNETT to the ship, they were immed­ iately confronted by the Skipper aboard the ship, the men were who charged the trio with crack­ •emoved to a Chinese Police ing his safe and stealing several The SS Richard J. Reiss, Reiss Steamship Csmpany, is a poor paying ship, with overtime float and confined. thousands of dollars. practically unheard of. Conditions are a throwoack to the days of the windjammers. That's why The Coast Guard went to work, Amazed and bewildered, and in the Reiss is looking for SIU representation, as are most other Great Lakes ships. See story below. spite of their protests, the three on them again, intimidating them men were seized and confined to by threatening to send them to separate rooms under armed a Chinese jail. The Coast Guard guard. The Coast Guard, which tried to play the men off against had been .summoned, questioned one another by claiming they had ing by hearsay or gossip. By JAMES MARTIN ship, you know what I mean confe.ssion from one of tke the men. and took their finger­ After you've lived through when I say "compare!" Nothing members. CLEVELAND — After sailing prints, which, they claimed, were these lousy conditions, you real­ like the slave-like conditions on on a Reiss Steamship Company They went to work on Seafar­ ly know what you're talking the Reiss and other LCA ships to be sent to Washington. ship, the SS Richard J. Reiss, about. er Walter Bennett by showing A JIMMY VALENTINE could ever happen on an SIU for more than a month, I really him a "confession" allegedly On this Reiss ship, they have vessel! At a lo.ss as to what had taken signed by George Carpenter. had a bellyful of the open shop the Deckhands and Watchmen While the SS Richard J. Reiss place, the men tried to find out conditions that are prevalent on painting, chipping sougeeing was under way in the rivers, exactly what the score was. They Since Bennett had been with practically all of the Lake Car­ and scrubbing at all hours of the through the fog, day and night, were told that someone had Carpenter throughout the whole riers Association unorganized day and night, Saturdays and men were busy painting in the broken into the Captain's quart­ weekend, he knew it was phony. ships. When the Coast Guard found Sundays. And they don't get any cargo holds and the sealed tun­ ers late Saturday night or earlyNow, when I start to talk to an overtime payment for it — the nels which run lengthwise of the Sunday morning and had rifled that it was getting nowhere, and it had no evidence that the unorganized Lakes seaman and company considers this as part ship. the safe, removing the ship's men had actually committed a compare SIU conditions to these of the regular day's work. Not only were the men in these cash. crime, they sent the men back open shop conditions, I'm not go­ If you've ever been on an SIU holds and tunnels spray painting, Instead of questioning the men to the ship the day she was to but they had not masks, respira­ together, the CG kept them sep­ leave. tors or protection of any kind! arated and tried to cross them When some of the Deck Gang up and give conflicting stories, STILL DISTRUSTFUL complained to the Mates (they but the men, having nothing to When they reached the ship, didn't dare squawk to the Skip­ hide, told identical stories as to however, the Captain refused to per or they would have been their whereabouts over the take them aboard stating that fired on the spot), they were an­ week end. By BLACKIE CARDULLO the men were going to do a job swered "Oh, that paint's good for The rest of the crew was on him for accusing them of the your lungs. It'll makeyou MARCUS HOOK—The situa- they afraid of an election? threatened by the guards, that safe cracking. When the Coast stronger." tion with Sun Oil at the moment doesn't take much thinking if the.v went near the rooms Guard told him that the men Goalpassers and Oilers had to here is one of anxious waiting figure out the answer to that where the men were confined were not being detained and put. up with comparable condi­ for word from the NLRB as to one. they would .be fired upon. were clear, the Captain, still the date of our next hearing -phe minute that an election tions ,in their department. These After a da.y of questioning {Continued on Page 15) with the company. date is announced it will mean men had no SIU union protec­ This whole business of organ- the finish of the SOMEA's prop- tion or job security. That's why Get izing Sun Oil has been a long, aganda campaign of insisting that they continue to suffer. wise, Reiss seamen! hard grind, and it will be a real •^^,0 could never get an election, pleasure to put the cap on the Some one's face is going to be jot). awfully red, very soon. Getting contracts and pledge Shipping in this neck of the By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ cards in this company has really woods is still rather slow, but been rough. First of all the men now that the shipyard strike is BALTIMORE—The beach here be doing until we get that con­ were afraid of losing their jobs is well stocked with men this tract. At long last the Seafarers if they signed a pledge, and ing in here once more. week due to the slow tempo of There has ben a noticeable has forced the hand of the secondly there was a • large per­ shipping. We're looking — and drop lately in the number of gasMESS CLEANED UP anti-union Cities Service centage of company stiffs. hoping — for the situation to hounds and foul-ups. It appears Company, and in a short Another was the company's We had the good ship J. swing into the upgrade very they are taking heed to the while an election should be policy of coming right out and Slocum payoff here last Monday soon. membership's demand for action held to determine a bargain­ telling the men that they had and take on a full crew. She up and down the coast against ing agent for the unlicensed Among the payoffs were the an "in" with the SIU, and could was a messed-up wagon with guys damaging the Union's pres­ persckinel in the fleet. Meredith Victory, South Atlantic find out who was signing up beefs from top to bottom, but she tige and opportunities. In this Steamship Company; the Sam­ with the Union. ' i,was soon straightened out with The SIU has a better than port the membership is cooperat­ uel Parker, Eastern Steamship This last took the cake as the all hands satisfied, good chance to sweep the elec­ Company; Emilia, Bull lines, and ing 100 percent with the driv^ biggest lie of the year. However, j main topic of conversation tion, but victory ean only be the Bethore and Marore, Ore to straighten out these guys. it all comes out in the wash; ajound here continues to be the assured if volunteers get jobs The Seafarers, as well as other Steamship Company. You can't' beat SIU wages and Taft-Hartley Act. We agree that on those ships and stay with AFL unions, is continuing to conditions as compared to those rightly termed the Slave them until the voting is over. Of these the Bethore, Marore give support to the CIO ship­ on Sun Oil ships. Labor Bill, but the SIU-SUP and Meredith Victory signed on yard workers on strike in this That's the way Isthmian BALLOT WILL SHOW has overcome bigger obstacles crews this week. Three Water­ port. It is hoped that this strike was won; that's the way all man ships—the Haiti Victory, will end in an agreement soon. When it comes to a vote with our big companies were Madaket and Canton Victory— Signs are evident that it has af­ a secret ballot there will be j The SUP was organized long brought under the SIU flag. called in transit, along with fected shipping to some degree. nothing to fear from the com-, before there were any labor Now is the time for action. Eastern's Theodore Parker. All pany and the men will really ^ laws, good or bad, and when I should like to remind aU Apply for jobs on Cities beefs existing on these scows Brothers who own some of theshow their preference for the things were tough with the shipService tankers, talk SIU were settled to the satisfaction of gear which has been unclaimed SIU in a big way. owners having everything on while aboard the ships, and all parties. The Sun Oil Marine Employees their side. in our baggage room from one stay aboard until the voles The lull in shipping on SIUAssociation has been boasting If the SUP cQuld survive and to six years to get going and are cast. contracted vessels has resulted in pick it up. About 45 days remain'* that they have 100 percent of continue to grow in numbers and Then Cities Service will be many of the men shipping on before steps will be taken to the Company's personnel in their strength then, there is no reason SIU, tool Isthmian ships, something which dispose of this stuff due to union. why the SIU-SUP. cannot do the practically all Seafarers should gradually diminishing space. If this is the case, why are same now and in the future. LCA Seamen Work All Hours, And Get No Overtime Sun Oil Drive Ends First Phase, NLRB Hearing Date Is Awaited Keep Sailing Cities Service Baltimore Beach Is Well Stocked As Shipping Hits Short Lull �THE SEAFARERS LOG P^^ge Eight Fridays August 8« 1947 ThestruggleFor Power In The NMF President Jack Lawrenson and Treasurer M. Hedley replace Stack—this as payment for Young's unques­ Stone, both former commies who threw their weight tioned loyalty as chairman of the Stack Trial Com­ N THE FINAL ISSUE of the Pilot for 1946, Joseph to Joe. mittee. Curran, President of the National Maritime Union, Against Curran were arrayed Vice-Presidents Joe Ranging from the ridiculous to out-and-out lies, CIO, blew the lid off the communist situation in the Stack and Howard McKenzie and Secretary Ferdinand Smith's column has been a sounding board for com­ NMU by resigning as co-chairman of the commie- C. Smith, all Communists in good standing. Seven Na­ munist mouthings in the NMU and allows comrades dominated Committee for Maritime Union. tional Council members backed Curran, while seven­ who are not able to read the Daily Worker regularly He charged that the CMU was not really interested teen lined up on the CP side of the iron curtain. to keep up with the changes in the party-line. in furthering maritime unity; that on the West Coast But even with the officialdom of the union trying To make certain that the trial of Joe Stack Would be the CMU had been involved in jurisdictional action be­ to stymie membership participation, pressure became rigged in favor of the commie spokesman, but also to tween the SlU-SUP, the MFOWW, and the MCS; and too strong, and on February 10, following a secret meet­ give it an appearance of legality, the communist-con­ that the CMU was really a stooge for an outside group, ing, the dissolution of the CMU was announced. trolled National Council named a Trial Committee of So secret was the meeting that Harry Bridges sneaked five—only three of whom were communists. Chester which he carefully refrained from naming. All this was very strange in view of the fact that into New York, called other CMU Executive Commit­ Young, Charleston Agent, Philip Miller, member of the Curran, during the two weeks previous to his blast, tee members on the telephone, and met with them to national port committee, and Jack Smith, Seattle Agent, had been out in San Francisco attending a CMU meet­ dissolve the organization without consulting the mem­ were the "safe" members, while as a sop to the oppo­ ing and outlining plans for another conference to be bership. sition, Charles Keith, member of the national port com­ "With the ending of the CMU the communists hoped mittee, and James Drury, San Francisco Agent, were held in New York beginning March 15. In all the time before his out-of-the-blue resigna­ to take the pressure off. From then on the cry became elected. tion, Curran never printed one word of criticism against "Unity." Powered mainly by the commies, but taken But here, CP strategy backfired. up by some innocents, was the movement for unity the CMU in his weekly column, "Passing The Word." It was thought by the smart wire pullers in the NMU Yet since that date, he has stated over and over that in the NMU National office, with an end to "red-bait­ that the three "safe" judges would bring in a verdict he was aware of the CMU's deficiencies, knew that it ing," and with the CP permitted to carry on as before. whitewashing Stack of all charges, and that even if the There was no question that the end of the CMU two others brought in a minority report, a packed and was dominated by "outside forces," and was convmced that it would not and could not work for maritime was dietated by the communist party. Curran's per­ rigged New York meeting would accept the majority sonal popularity had gained him much rank-and-file report, and that would end the matter. unity. Somewhere along the line Curran got smart, but even support, and although the NMU Pilot was, and is, That's exactly what happened, except for one thing so he kept his membership toeing the commie-CMU dominated by the comrades, and although the majority —the minority report was not thrown out the way the line, and then, without preparation issued his now of the NMU officials (107 out of 150) follow the party commies expected. line, a mass movement to put the whole question to a The Trial Committee reported to the March 21 mem­ famous reversal of policy. No sooner did Joe jump off the bandwagon then the referendum was rising. bership meeting in New York, and the well laid plans communist Daily Worker, big brother to the Pilot, re­ of the comrades ran like a rehearsed vaudeville act. Neglected To Oil Machine versed its position on Curran and started to attack him Before the meeting convened, Paul Palazzi, New as an enemy of labor, a red baiter, and a danger to the York Port Agent and an admitted communist, appoint­ So confident had been the CPers in the NMU that ed a "trusted" group of Patrolmen, also communists or National Maritime Union. they had nothing to fear from Curran or anybody else From one day to the next, according to the DW, Joe that they had allowed their machine to become slightly fellow-travellers, to take a count of any vote that came changed from a progressive leader of the maritime rusty. So they dissolved the CMU, hoping to take the up. But that was only insurance. The comrades didn't unions to one who actively was plotting for the de­ the pressure off so that they would have time to re­ really think it would come to that. struction of the NMU, and who had actually never been build. Frederick "Blackie" Myers, a member of the Na­ a real labor leader but had been made into a strong Curran, however, saw through their tactics, and was tional Committee of the Communist party, and a former factor by the aid of the communists, their fellow- quick to follow up his advantage. On February 28, he official of the NMU, was counted in as chairman of travellers, and the CP press. announced in his column that he had brought charges the meeting. Myers had been a frequent NMU official, All of this may be true. Let's look at the facts. against Joseph Stack, and that he intended "to press but. withdrew from the last election because his dues Rewriting history, and falsifying facts, is no new these charges fully so that the membership may at the were not paid to date. It has been said by those who trick for communist hacks. From the time Stalin re- conclusion one way or the other decide finally where know the internal situation in the NMU that Myers \vrote the history of the Russian Revolution to make their union is going." declined to run because it was certain that his manipu­ him appear important, and other old-time Bolsheviks lations of union funds would come to light if he did— A fuR dress inquiry into Stack's waterfront record merely his errand boys, it is common practice for writ­ was something that neither Stack nor the commies manipulations which involved expending thousands r.r ers for communist papers to distort facts and figures, wamea or could stand at that time. dollars on the organization of the Isthmian Steamshio dates and speeches, aims and objectives—all so that the Stack's waterfront record is far from honorable. Company, but actually using the money to organize far party is always correct and those who oppose the Except for the fact that he was a long-time member the communist party and its approved candidates i.i Stalinists always wrong. of the communist party and was marked by them for the 1945 election. Union and union officials who follow the party line advancement within the ranks of the NMU, Joe Stack For Secretary of the meeting, the commies also took are never blasted, and no matter what they do, as long had nothing to recommend him as a fighter for sea­ no chance. Dan Boano, another who has made no .secret as they carry out Soviet policy, no word of criticism is men's rights. of his loyalty to the party-line, was put into that post ever allowed to creep into print about them. Among the charges placed against him by Curran by a vote, counted of course by the hand-picked tellers. But woe to the man who crosses the party, or who, were that, as Patrolman in Jacksonville he left office Stacked Committee Tries Whitewash having followed the line, turns against the Moscow .$100.00 short in his union funds and was subsequently stooges. forced to repay; actions unbecoming a member or of­ Then the stage was all set. The Trial Committee made Such a man is Joe Curran . . . and the CP machinery ficial of the union is that he made unsubstantiated a divided report. Young, Smith, and Miller, as ex­ immediately whipped into action against him. statements aimed at discrediting Curran before the pected, found Stack not guilty. The minority group, It is evident that Curran, in his original resignation, membership; failing to carry out national office de­ Keith, and Drury, stated that the finding of the ma­ had no intention of tangling with the Communist party. cisions on June 15, 1946, strike preparations, and mis­ jority was an attempt to whitewash Stack and recom­ Witness the fact that he didn't mention the comrats handling and not properly accounting for union funds mended that he be removed from office, and prevented in his statement. But once the die wa.<? cast, and the alloted to New York for the June 15 strike preparations; from holding office for a period of five years. They CP attacks started, Curran came out with so-called and finally, failing to make reports on organizational found him guilty of practically all charges. information which readers of the LOG already knew. activity and permitting the misuse of organizers, and The majority then moved that its recommendation In his column of January 3, 1947, the first one after the misuse and waste of union funds alloted to the be adopted, and there the script changed from what his withdrawal from the CMU, and following a New Organizing Department. the comrades had planned. York port meeting, Curran stated, "Vice-Presidents Mc A motion was made by the minority that the ma­ Kenzie and Stack and Secretary Smith made no at­ Stack Was For Commies 1st, Seamen 2Rd jority report be set aside and the minority report be tempts ... to discuss on a positive basis the reasons Although Curran never said so in so many words, approved in its stead. The commies were astonished . . . contained in the statement by the President, sup­ the underlying charge against Stack was that he used by this maneuver, and chairman Blackie Myers at­ porting his resignation. tempted to ride roughshod over this properly made and "The simple reason they did not is because their his positions of authority in the NMU to advance the seconded motion. However, membership protests made loyalties and their motives have not been for their '•niumumst cause, even when that cause was whollv him change his tune, but by that time the commies had union first. They have openly made it clear on the opposed to the best interests of seamen in particular rallied their forces and were ready to do battle. floor that they spoke officially as members of the and the labor movement in general. At all times, in In the discussion on the minority motion, only those everything he did. Stack was a communist opportunist, Communist Party and for the Communist Party." known to be communists or sympathizers were given and as such was willing to throw down labor to ad­ The NMU meeting accepted Curran's resignation, but the floor. Stooge after stooge took the floor in a vain v. only after four and a half hours of discussion, during vance the Kremlin-Stalin line. At the same time that Curran brought Stack up on attempt to becloud the issue. which the CP stooges tried their usual tactics of wan­ But the membership, as completely confused by the dering far afield from the subject in. hopes of muddling charges, two other significant things took place in the many years of communist leadership as it was, never­ NMU. First, the slogan under the masthead in the the issue beyond recall. Pilot, which used to read "A National Paper For Mari­ theless refused to swallow the undemocratic methods That same week the Pilot entered into the battle, on being used and when a show of hands was called on the side of the communists. In the letters pages muc.h time 'Workers," was changed and in its place appeared the motion, a sea of upthrust arms indicated that Stack more space was given to letters attacking Curran that the slogan, "Keep The Union On A True Course." This had been voted out. tq communications supporting him. That this was done motto was strictly out of the mouths of the commie Myers, however, had not been schooled in CP tactics purposely, and not because there weren't enough pro- hacks, and showed the line letters to the Editor were for nothing He refused to allow the vote to be counted, Curran letters, is proved by the fact that when the to take. They did; thousands of words were written and instead encouraged the meeting to get out of hand. anti-commies got tough and demanded more space, by shoreside commie seamen all saying the same thing, It did. and sometimes in almost the same word§. they got it. Order was later restored, and a vote finally taken, That change in slogan and party-line took place in The next act in the drama occurred during the but not before Myers and Boano had relinquished their the Pilot issue dated April 4, 1947. NMU National Council meeting. There, by a vote of Second, was the commencement on March 21 of a places of authority. By a narrow vote, the minority 20-10 on strict party lines, Curran's resignation was dis­ weekly column by red-tinged Ferdinand C. Smith, en­ recommendation was sustained, but it was necessary approved, and an attempt to initiate a membership titled "On The Beam." This weekly article has con­ to hold a further meeting to take an untampered-withreferendum vote on further CMU affiliation was de­ fined itself soley to whitewashing Joe Stack during vote, and for this purpose the Honest Ballot Associa­ feated by the same tally. the trial and the subsequent furore; commending the tion supervised the New York balloting in New York By this time the battle lines were' clearly drawn. Daily Worker for its support of the NMU back in 1934- on April 5. Supporting Curran among the top officials were Vice- 36; and working for the election of Chester Young to By,'a vote of 906 to 684 the minority report was upBy BURT BECK. Assistant Editor I ,• . V �Jv._ • Ptmar/ Au^tt 8. 1947 THE S E jiF A R En S L O G . .•< . -s-.-ac Page Nine How It started, And What It Means The importance the communist party attaches to held, and Stack was out. He had threatened that if the membership voted against him he would ship out, maritime and especially to domination of the mariand he did. One trip as Lookout on a coastwise vessel , time industry through control of the NMU is shown and then back to New York where he could continue by the fact that present at the trial of Robinson were George Watt, representing the New York County or­ his disruptionist activities. ganization, and John Gates, from the National or­ That left the post of Vice-President open, and the ganization. Gates has always been high in the councils commies immediately nominated Chester Young, chair­ of the CP, and is at the present time Editor of the man of the Stack Trial Committee, for the post. They Daily Worker. owed him at least that for the whitewash job he had done. Curran nominated Bill McCarthy, but he declined and Charles Keith was nominated instead. Young was appointed by the national council by a large majority. Why McCarthy declined is a story in itself, and one that Curran may be hearing about for the first time in Hiis slory. On Tuesday evening, April 22, the Harry Hines Branch of the Waterfront Section of the Communist party held a meeting at which charges were brought against onfe John Robinson by Albie Saltz and Albert Rothbard. A little background on Saltz and Rothbard is in order at this point. Saltz is an oldtime communist-NMU stalwart. He is usually selected on committees, is a steady writer to the letters section of the Pilot, and is well known as a party liner in the NMU. Although Saltz has remained a disruptionist within the NMU, Rothbard has gone up in communist circles. A onetime seaman, he has now become a so-called trade union expert, and is in charge of a new com­ munist program of infiltration into the SIU and other AFL unions. "He's Got A Tough Job" In the August 1 issue of the Seafarers LOG, excerpts from a letter wi'itten by James Romanoff, former Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Association official and long time CP member, appeared. This letter said, in part, "Tell Rothbard that he's got a tough job—AFL con­ centration. May be years before he'll be able to ob­ serve noticeable results with the SIU." The Executive Committee of the Harry Hines Brancn constituted the Trial Committee of John Robinson. The committee consisted of Bill McCarthy, chairman; Pete Smith, an NMU appointed official; Herb Tank, CP poison-pen writer, author of Communists On The Waterfront and Inside Job, two phamplets designed to whitewash the role played by the comrades on the American waterfront; Clara Fish; and Maurice Dubrowsky. Besides the charges by Saltz and Rothbard, state­ ments to substantiate their charges were submitted by four others, among them Dan Boano, who has already been identified, and Rose Shovell, another CPer who has been instrumental in forcing the NMU to follow the party line. It is significant that Curran nominated McCarthy to fill the post left vacant by Stack's ouster. It may be that he was not aware of McCarthy's CP affiliation, al­ though even a casual reader of the Pilot co»dd tell from McCarthy's letters that he is a loyal follower of Joe Stalin. On the other hand, Curran may have thought that McCarthy was more acceptable than Young. Sort of the lesser of two evils. If that is true, Curran shows a lack of good sense. He should know by now that it is impossible to work with communists since their al­ legiance is not to the labor movement, but to the CP line, and as such, they will always sabotage the trade union movement for their own ends. Robinson, a longtime commie, was charged with not actively supporting the program of the communist party on the waterfront; with consorting with enemies of the party, namely Charles KL-ith,. M. Hedley Stone, Tommy Ray, and Jack Lawrenson; with not aiding actively in strengthening and building the party after the expulsion of Earl Browder; with not giving support to the party during the CMU period; and with not sup­ porting the party or Joe Stack during the time Stack was under fire. Robinson Gets The Gate Robinson was found guilty on all charges, and was summarily expelled. One point in the trial proceedings, a secret copy of which is in the hands of the LOG Editors, points out that the CP may have made mistakes in program and policy during the war, but stands firmly behind its "no-strike" pledge. This pledge handcuffed the labor movement but al­ lowed the bosses to do anything they pleased. It can­ not possibly be argued that this policy was good for American labor, it can, however, be proved that the "no-strike" pledge helped the bosses and the Soviet Union. To come back once more to the internal fight in the NMU, the appointment of Chester Young moved the union into its third internal struggle with a matter of months. A referendum vote to elect a new VicePresident was agreed to by the National Council, and final nominations for the post were Chester Young and Charles Keith. The fight on CMU and Joe Stack were small potatoes compaied to what took place during the months pre­ vious to, and during, the voting. It became increasingly important for the communist party to elect Young, since in a by-elections, held on April 28, the CP lost some of the posts it held in the various ports. If the trend continued, and there was such a chance, the hold of the commies might be broke i. So the hatchetrhen went to work on Keith. Charles Keith was particularly vulnerable to commie attack. He had been a member of the CP, and as such had taken part in the character assassination of others. His activities as part of the CP machine in the NMU were brought up to plague him, especially his support of the "no-strike" pledge. The commies themselves raked this up when Keith blamed the partj' for the action. Young was no whit better—in fact, worse. He had been a member of the NMU but had dropped out the same year he joined, 1938. He rejoined as a new mem­ ber in 1943. One letter, printed in the Pilot from Lew Ferrari, who had been shipmate of Young's on the Great Lakes, accused Young of having been anti-union during the time he sailed on the Henry Ford II, and only joined the NMU when he was forced to. Although Young attempted to refute that charge and others, the overwhelming mass of evidence seems to indicate that Young in his 20 years of seatime was not a union man, and only joined when he started deep sea shipping and had no other choice. His allegiance to the party line, however, is undis­ puted. During the Stalin-Hitler honeymoon. Young toured the United States lecturing that this country should, stay out of the war. With the Nazi attack on Russia, the party lined changed, and Young went along without even blushing. He became a staunch "second fronter," and howled about aid to the Soviet Union, even at the expense of American labor. Prior to the invasion of Russia he did not ship out, but in 1943, he joined the NMU in Bal­ timore and did sail for a while during the closing days of activity in the North Atlantic. Typical Commie Tactics Keith's record, while nothing to brag about, was much better than Young's. He had participated in all NMU strike actions, had held manj"^ elective offices in the union, and had been a member of many negotiating committees. His sailing record started prior to 1934, and included much seatime during the war. Keith had also been in Spain, helping the Loyalists with the pro-commie Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Men who had served with him there, but who stayed in the CP after Keith was expelled, wrote letters to the Pilot calling him a coward, and stating that he had been thrown out of the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade for cowardice and for allowing himself to be captured. Official records of the Brigade prove that Keith had been wounded twice in action, and had been captured with many others when the Fascists broke through the Loyalists lines. It is well to remember that Keith .held many positions of responsibility in the Brigade veterans organization, and was not thrown out until he had been expelled from the CP. This Keith-Young incident once again clearly shows just what depths the CP will stodp to in character as­ sassination when disagreed with. The election was attended by much mud-slinging, and the communists did most of it. They issued phamphlets, leaflets, etc., all designed to discredit Keith and build up Young. With their superior or-ranization, and utilizing all their shoreside comrades and' the vast wealth of the party treasury, the commies beat Keith by a plurality of 384 votes out of 20,981 cast. During the entire period of the voting, however, the -ommies were hot relaxing. They had embarked on a program within the NMU which did not allow for any backsliding Briefly, their program was as follows: 1. Discredit Curran and his supporters by any pos­ sible means, fair or foul. 2. Operate in the ports in such a manner as to make it appear that commie-dominated ports run smoothly, while those not controlled were hot beds of misman­ agement and chaos. 3. Becloud the real issue in the union by writing let­ ters to the Pilot asking for an end to disruption in the national office and requesting Curran to woi'k for unity by uniting with Smith, McKenzie, and Young. 4. Show the inefficiency of Curran and the anti-com­ munists by sabotaging the June 15 negotiations so that the commie-led Marine Cooks and Stewards and Harry Bridges' longshoremen could appear to be the militant leaders of the maritime unions. 5. Organizing the- party machinery ashore througn the use of the Ladies Auxiliary, the NMU member.s who worked directly under A1 Lannon, communist party waterfront boss, and by involving innocents who fell for the idea of unity at all costs. 6. Shipping out commies so that they could be elect­ ed as delegates to the 6th Annual NMU Convention which opens in New York City on September 22. On practically all scores the party machinery scored victories. While they have been unable to discredit Curran, his supporters have been the targets of a vicious attaclc which the commies are more capable of than any other group. Charges ranging from accepting money from mem­ bers to immorality have been leveled at those Port Agents and Patrolmen who are trying to drive the commies into the ope-n when the membership can deal with them. Campaign To Sow Chaos Commie-controlled ports run smoothly, but in ports where anti-CP forces control, beefs are the order of the day. Crews will sail out of CP ports without attempt­ ing to settle beefs and wait until they come into antiCP ports to embarrass the Port Agent and Patrolmen. If all beefs are not settled at once, and this is im­ possible. the letters column of the Pilot is filled with \ icious letters, and Secretai}" Smith finds space in his weekly column to jump on the men who are fighting Qomination of their union by the communist party. The fact that the Pilot }s edited by party-liners makes the situation even worse. .At the beginning of the .'•iruggle, Curran and Lawrenson had difficulty in-having their statements printed. Lawrenson, by the way, ^s the official nominally in charge of publicity, and there­ fore responsible for the Pilot. But even he could not get anything into the Pilot and had to make sure that .someone he trusted stayed at the printers on publica­ tion day to prevent sabotage of anti-communist articles. As far as the June 15 negotiations are concerned, they are a matter of history. Days before the NMU started negotiations, the ILWU had concluded a deal with its contracted operators to extend the old contract. This left the NMU out on the limb, and made Curran ap­ pear spineless when he did not press for the NMU's stated aims. For the convention, the line-up is already being set In the main, pro-commies are being delegated, and they should control the convention unless the Curran forces make a good showing in the shoieside port elec­ tions. It is expected that Stack will appeal the de­ cision of the membership to unseat him, and this and other maUers will show whether or not the NMU is to continue going stright down the communist path, or will take its place as an honest, militant union of rankand-file seamen. One more point should be mentioned in connection with the internal fight in the NMU. The Daily Worker, which immediately called Curran's resignation from, the CMU a "sellout," Stack's trial a "frame-up," and other clear logical attacks against CP-domination "red­ baiting," finally seems to have gone too far in the filth it has printed about Curran. Joe Curran has advised the lawyers of the NMU to bring suit against the Daily Worker for libel. In this article only a chronological picture of the developments within the NMU during the past eight months has been attempted. No try has been made in this installment to analyze communist aims for the future in the NMU, or Curran's sudden switch from an ai dent party-line follower to the other side of the fence. The next installment will discuss those two points plus recording the commie sellouts of merchant sea­ men previous to, during, and since the war. The article will also discuss the question of SIUNMU unity while the present condition exists in that union and point out how the SIU constitution and pro­ gram prevents the communists or any other political party from dominating this Union. �\ Page 'Ten OEfriday, Auguet 8.1947. TME SEAEARERS L®C SBIPS' Mamms niiro NEWS Miller, Once Crack Leather-Pusher, Now Is Enthusiastic SIU Member Crew Of MV Jim Brown 1st Of RTC Gulf Tugs To File Minutes—It Pays Off, Too The crew of the MV Jim Brown broke the ice by being the first of the River Terminal Corporation's tugs to .send in copies of their shipboard meet­ ings. A report from the New Orleans Branch of the SIU ac­ companying the minutes stated the tugs are being visited fre­ quently by Union representatives and that crewmembers are mani­ festing a noticeable interest in their jobs and organization. Sparked by Horace J. Orgeron, Ship's Delegate, who is "doing a bang-up job" in getting the Jim Brown in ship-shape condi­ tion, members of the crew are: Seafarer Baby Miller, former lop-nolch figure in Ihe boxing world, as she appeared recently aboard ihe SS August Belmont on a voyage to South Africa. Beard,- which he grew for the "helluva it.-" was discarded shortly after trip ended. ', Fistiana's loss was the SIU's gain when "Baby" Miller decided in 1939 to write finis to his 14 thrill-packed years in the ring. The genial leather-tosser's decision climaxed an amazing career that included 237 professional fights, in only 20 of which "Baby" came out the short-ender. Of his wins, 150 were chalked up ast fighters, feared "Baby's dyna­ knockouts. Featherweight Brother Miller hade his exit mite-laden left. champ Pete Sarron likewise from the game the intelligent way—he chose not to wait until avoided a meeting with Miller. Boxing records reveal that Mil­ boxing's terrific physical de­ ler was a party to one of the mands left him scarred and bat­ longest rounds in history. Rob­ tered. At first sign that the pace ert Ripley made the incident the was beginning to tell he hung subject of his famed "Believe It up his battle-worn gloves. Or Not" series. As a result of The signal came in Pittsburgh, Miller thrice delivering paralyz­ a day after "Baby's" 237th scrap ing blows to Chino Alvarez in re­ in which he sent Lee Sheppard taliation for illegal rabbit punch­ to the canvas to stay in the first round. Walking down the street es, it was 20 minutes before the Miller noticed a peculiar sensa­ round was officially declared tion in the legs on which he had over. Since Baby's retaliatory smash­ weathered every fistic onslaught es weren't exactly Marquis of since he was 14-years-old. Queensbury etiquette, the referee ENOUGH had to allow Alvarez five min­ "Bastante," Miller murmured utes on each occasion to recover. to himself, thus ending his role How Miller happened to don in , the tough, grinding pursuit. the gloves for a career came It was shortly after that Miller about accidentally. A solid hit­ turned to the sea, which he had ler for his school baseball team. been eyeing with interest from Miller tried out the leather for the days before he donned the the first time, when his diamond leather mitts. In 1942 he jojned coach brought around a pair of the SIU and ever since he has mitts. Miller quickly dropped been acquiring a trade-union rec­ his opponent and someone sug­ ord that bids fair to outshine his gested that boxing was his call­ remarkable stint as a leather- ing. It didn't take long to prove pusher. the guy was right. "Baby's" ring days were busy Though he sometimes look? throughout his long career. He back on those days of former was at his peak in 1937, when glory with a sigh. Miller, whose he held the lightweight and mild disposition belies that rec­ welterweight# championships of ord of 150 knockouts, finds life the South, it was in that year sailing under the SIU banner that the world's lightweight much to his liking. He's one of champ, Lou Ambers, refused a the Union's most enthusiastic mafch with Miller on the pretext boosters. that the classy little Tampa fight­ Miller grew a bushy beard on er was a southpaw. At that time it was believed his recent trip aboard the Robin that the 135-pound king, one of liner, SS August Belmont. Why the ring's most murderous in- he did was hard to fathom, since Mark Shoemaker, Herbert Allemond, Tillman Theriot, Jim Fred­ ericks, Willie Ledet, N. J. Troxclair, R. C. Corlas and G. E. Wright. A motion was passed at the shipboard meeting calling on the company "to put handrails on both sides of the boat" after sev­ eral crewmen pointed out, dur­ ing discussion, that the improve­ ment would benefit the company as well as the men. This being a This is how the crack south­ paw looked when he invaded the professional ranks. .Miller maintained himself in top phy­ sical condition throughout his 14 fighting years. Packing a powerful left which account­ ed for 150 KO's, Miller was avoided by the world feather­ weight and lightweight champs. Though heavier today, he bears no scars, a tribute to his de­ fensive skill. safety precaution, they said, the company should be willing to comply. The crew also acted favorably on a motion urging the company to' fulfill its contractual obliga­ tions by having linen aboard changed at least twice a trip. Of late there has been a letdown in this service. Action on the two beefs dis­ cussed at the meeting is expect­ ed shortly, as SIU representa­ tives from the New Orleans Hall have already met with company officials to get the matter squared away. Another meeting is scheduled to be held when the Jim Brown returns to the New Orleans so that the crew may be present to pass on the settle­ ment. The note from the New Or­ leans Hall spoke highly of the Jim Brown's crew and stressed the hope that other gulf area tugs would follow them in sending copies of their meeting's pro­ ceedings. The Brown makes runs be­ tween New Orleans, Lake Charles and Texas ports. Simmons Victory Men Spend TimeWithBremenMummies Cavalier Men Bid Speedy Recovery To SIU Booster All hands of the SS Alcoa Ca­ valier are wishing for the speedy recovery of Mrs. John B. Heitzenraeder, of 319 Richmond Ave­ nue, Point Pleasant, N. J., wife of the Chief Baker aboard the vessel. A communication dispatched to the LOG by Bill Higgs, the Cavalier's Second Steward, states that Mrs. Heitzenraeder has just undergone the first of a series of operations for the removal of cataracts from her eyes. It is hoped that these operations will completely restore her vision. Mrs. Heitzenraeder has been an avid and steady reader of the LOG and several of her letters lauding the Union for its achieve­ ments have been pubKshed dur­ ing the past year. The LOG joins with the Cava­ lier crew in wishing speedy re­ covery to the wife of Seafarer Heitzenraeder. he bears none of the tell-tale scars so common to veterans of the squared arena. At any rate, he shaved it off and all hands agree he smiles much better without it. Simmons Victory crewmembers gathered around casket bearing remains of man buried in Bremen cathedral over 700 years ago. Alvin Carpenter, who took photo, reports thai presence of radioactive rays from uranium deposit act as pre­ servative on bodies buried there. Seafarer Alvin Carpenter has a nose for news and a stomach for centuries-old mummies. He also has a reflex flash camera. He put all three of them to work when his ship, the SS Simmons Victory, called at Bremen, Ger­ many, recently. * With some of his shipmates, he visited an old Bremen cathedral built in the latter part of the 12th century. In the macabre atmos­ phere of the cellar, Carpenter got a chance to click his shutter. There they saw several mum­ mies, one of which was that of a worker killed while the church was imder construction. The body was buried in the cellar. LateiL.it was discovered that it hadn't disintegrated, so others were buried there from time to time. Carpenter photo­ graphed several, including that of a British count killed in a duel in ICOO. He explained that tests now show a slight uranium deposit in the subterrarean passages of the cathedral and that the radio ac­ tive rays have acted as a preser­ vative. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridsay, Augusi ff. 1947 Page Eleven SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief THOMAS NUTTALL. May 5— Chairman M. J. Danzey; Secre­ tary P. Deady. Departmental delegates reported all okay. Mo­ tion carried to locate 25 lbs. of Oxalic Acid supposed to be aboard for cleaning decks. En­ tire unlicensed personnel went on record to cooperate in keeping anyone without business off the ship. One minute of silence for Erothers lost at sea. 1 S. 3. JOSEPH N. TEAL. June IBChairman A. G. Van Devanter; Secretary Stanley Evans. DeleE-Ttes reported no beefs. New Business: Steward suggested that all cups and silverware be kept off main deck. Motion carried that future meetings be held on Sundays at 2 p. m. Motion car­ ried that better reading material be brought aboard in first port. Deck Delegate, William Grabanduer; Engine Delegate, B. L. Gabor; Stewards Delegate, Stanley Evans. 4. -V TULANE VICTORY. July G— Chairman S. Korolia: Secretary John Zimmer. Deck Delegate B. W. Jensen requested that he be replaced due to illness. Stewards Delegate M. C. Basar reported everything., satisfactory. Engine Delegate B. A. Turner reported several beefs, but no details of what they were. N. J. Murchie moved that a new washbdard, ironing board and scrub-board be installed in crew laundry. Mo­ tion by L. Fuselier that company be contacted to have extra Stew­ ard-Utility be placed aboard all victory type ships. 4. 3> PONCE DeLEON. June 13— Chairman William Turner; Sec­ retary Bob McCullough. Allen Gary, Deck Delegate reported 36 hours of disputed time. Engine Delegate Joe Pinder reported 45 hours of disputed overtime. Stewards Delegate James Hill total of 51 disputed hours. New Business: Repair list made up and accepted. Good and Welfare: Brother Pinder suggested that c:"ewmembers leave all keys to foc'sles for the next crew. 4 4 4 LEBORE. June 29—Chairman Pete DePietro; Secretary H. Bronk. New Business: Sugges­ tions taken for improvement of conditions aboard ship. Good and Welfare: All hands agree to cooperate in keeping messhalls, crew lounge, laundry and pantry clean. ROBIN TUXFORD, June 15— Chairman Thomas Paultney; Sec­ retary Peter W. Drewes. Dele­ gates reported all in order. Mo­ tion made to bounce Second Cook and present charges at payoff. Motion carried unanimously. Thanks given to Night Cook Willie B. Wingo and Chief Cook Joseph I. Dubuque for extra con­ sideration in making trip rnore I>leasant. Motion by Peter Gelpi to recommend permit-card man, Pietro Paulin for full book. Pass­ ed unanimously. New Business: Motion by Frank T. Young to call Union's attention to the inade­ quate slopchest. BILLINGS. June 29 — Chair­ man Joseph W. James; Secretary Muchelt. Jansson. Deck Dele­ gate reported no beefs; Collins. Engine Delegate, no beefs; Mindez. Steward Delegate, reported cll smooth. Good and Welfare: General discussion on Pantry­ man and Messman cooperating v/ith each other in cleanliness of messroom. One jjiinute of silence CITY OF ALMA, July 4— I for Bi others lost at sea. Chairman Red Sully; Secretary 4 4 4 W. Barth. New Business: Mo­ JOHN LaFARGE.. July 20— tion carried that all hands be Chairman Kase; Secretary A1 sober on payoff day. Good and Mosher. Departmental Delegates Walfare: Suggestion that medi­ reported no beefs. New Busi­ cine be on hand for Athlete's ness: Motion made to get an Foot so the infection won't itemized statement on earnings spread. Suggestion that a screen on trip at the payoff. Motion lERE ARE SOME OF THE THINOS YOU CAN DO'. of some kind be placed on stack carried to inform Captain of de­ so the soot won't go into quar­ ©MOLD REGULAR SHIP&OARD MEETINQS... sire for payoff slips. Motion car­ ters aft. (g)ATTENC>THE SHORESIPE MEETINGS, ANDTAICE AN ried to collect all books two days ACTIVE PART IN THEM-- BRING UP YOUR BEEFS 4 4 1 before arrival in port. BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP... JANEWAY, June 8—Chairman 13)KEEP THOSE GASHOUNDS AND PERFORMERS G. Brazzil; Secretary W. Sim­ UNDER CONTROL. THEY ARE AMONO THE UNIONS mons. New Business: Laundry WORST ENEMIES. room found to be dirty and coffee ® DO YOUR JOB. TOTHE BEST OF -YOUR. ABILITY... bag found to be the same. Ar­ (^DON^ TAKE TIME OFF UNLESS AUTHORIZ ED BY rangements made for cleaning THE DEPARTMENT HEAD-.laundry room by alternating be­ 4 4 BEATRICE. July 17—Chair­ tween departments. Coffee bag man William Rhone; Secretary to be cleaned after every use. Charles Zinn. New Business: 4 4 4 DESOTO. June 15—Chairman Charge read against Bosun. After R. L. Booker; Secretary Philip discussion vote was taken and, Reyes. Deck Delegate D. D. Ben­ majority voted to throw them nett reported everything smooth. cut. Motion carried for all union D. McCullum. Steward Delegate, members to call Bull Line office By HANK reported no beefs and everything and request that things carried It shouldn't have happend but that's the way it is—even in this in order. New Business: Motion by the crew be free of charge. carried that crew draft a resolu­ Motion carried that cooling sys­ Seafaring life. Last week an SIU Bosun came in from a few months tion to be pi-esented for refer­ tem be repaired and a wooden of volunteer Isthmian sailing. It was hard enough to work for Isth­ endum that members who are on roof put on the poop deck. Mo­ mian's $205.00 monthly wage for Bosuns (while the SIU wage for articles and quit the ship with­ tion carried to give the Purser, Bosuns was always higher) and also to have his total overtime out singing off and without in­ Chris Meyer, q vote of thanks shot full of holes—with so many hours worked ridiculously lost forming the Delegates be fined for his cooperation. Deck Dele­ forever down the well-used company's economy-hole. Well, the not less than $100 for the first gate, Oridio R. Rodriguez; En­ worst came when the Bosun went ashore the night of the payoff offense and suspension for the gine Delegate, Lorenzo Vogain. with all his gear and his well-earned dough—and sure enough, 'it Stewards Delegate, George L. happened. Two guys jumped him in the dark waterfront streets second. Kaufman. of Erie Basin in Brooklyn—took all his dough, papers, union book— and even beat him up in the bargain. Well, Brothers, where ever. 4 4 4 WILLIAM PEPPER. May 11— you pay off—don't go ashore at night loaded down with your gear Chairman Frank McGuire; Secre- and all that tempting cabbage. Go ashore in the day with your fary J. E. Powell. Decision that dough or get traveler's checks. There's always the first time that This is it Brothers I each department rotate in taking it may happen to you to get rolled for your dough and have your care of recreation room. Dele­ face kicked while you're down—just as it happened to one of our Right on these pages is a gates reported their departments swell SIU Bosuns—militantly doing his share of the hard and im­ good place to blow your top. as being in good shape. One portant work. If you've got a beef or some minute of silence for lost Broth­ suggestions you think will be 4 4 4 ers. of benefit to your Union and We may be rather late with this bit of news but it's still your Brothers, why not have good. That oldtimer. Brother H. Greenlee, who was in Arizona it printed in the LOG? for awhile, may still be in San Francisco now. Brother Green­ If you haven't any steam lee has sent word to let all the boys on the East Coast know to blow off, there must be he's sending them his best regards . . . Brother Joe Pilutis smiled something you've found in­ last week as he confessed fhat he's got a home now on the SS teresting on your trip that Evangeline and will drop us a letter from Nassau soon . . . Bosun you'd like to pass along for Carl Lawson came in smiling lasl week after making a home on others to read about—char­ a ship for seven months . . . Brother John Santos just came in CALEB STRONG, July 20— acters you meet in the farfrom a trip to Rotterdam. Holland. En route to Rotterdam the Chairman Gardner; Secretary flung corners of the earth, Old Man told the crew that they were getting too much wages Carmer. Motion,s carried; that joints you've found worth anyway—so there wouldn't be any overtime. Coming home the each department clean laundry seeing and those you feel it Old Man changed his course of venom and said thai the company once a week; that Black Gang advisable for your Brothers was only allowing 76 hours overtime. Anyway, Brother Santos Delegate get library in Pedro if to avoid. Why not let all says that there was one place he stayed away from in Rotter­ possible; that quiet be maintain­ hands profit by your exper­ dam—the section called Chinatown . ed while men are sleeping; that iences? "Heavy" Mitchell Mileski, the cook, and his mustache, just sailed Stewards Delegate draw up list Maybe you're pretty good about a week ago for Boston, Baltimore, Hampton Roads and then of items needed and submit same at turning out a poem—okay to Antwerp. His shipmate, Clifton Wilson and his cigar, writing to Steward; that each man place then, let's have it. Pen and from Bordeau, France, says that he'll be sailing into 'fown about his coffee cup in sink after using. ink sketches are welcome, the middle of August . . . Bosun Roderick Smith just sailed in 4 4 4 too. If you've got some ALCOA CUTTER, July 7— smiling and feeling good. Brother Smith says he's still making a Chairman E. C. Anderson; Secre­ home out of the SS Yaka—and that her next trip will be to the tary H. Nichlos. Good and Wel­ Far Fast, for a change . . . Brother George Meaney said adios this fare: Reported that Third Mate week while he took off on the Tampa Victory with a bundle of the is giving the Steward a hard time Latest LOGS, the new forms for these shipboard meetings, etc. by griping about the chow. Crew The ship's going to Amsterdam and Rotterdam and George says that is 100 per cent satisfied with the Brother Arthur Thompson, the old timer, is one of his shipmates Steward and food and will stand aboard . . . We hear that Buddy Callahan is down in New Orleans behind him in any beef. Bosun until winter is over. 4 4 4 gave short talk on the SIU and photographs of your ship, or Here's a letter from little Joe Ryan, the happy cook, writ­ the matter of cooperation. shipmates or any "shots" ing from New Orleans: "You reasonable facsimile of Frank 4 4 4 taken in the various ports Sinatra, I was just reading the LOG of July 25, where you in­ WILLIAM R. DAVIE, May 25 o'call, send them along. We'll —Chairman Angelo Meglio; Sec­ serted a small piece to the crew of the SS Charles Hull, con­ return them. gratulating the crew on keeping her clean. Well, she's clean retary (not given) New Business: Just mail your material to alright, she went back into the bone-yard sometime in July, Steward notified that there was the Editor. Seafarers Log, 51 She's in the boneyard and I'm in the hospital convalescing from not enough matches and soap for Beaver Street, New York 4, an operation. I saw our patrolman on a hospital visit and he is trip. Good and Welfare: Repair N. Y. How about doing it list made up and approved by indeed a good Joe. Insert a vote of thanks in the LOG because NOWl all hands. New Business: Offi­ he surely cheers up a Brother when he comes. Won't be back cers to keep out of crew messhall. in New York tUl late fall. Regards to all the boys." YOU HAVE THE BEST UNION IN THE WORLD.LETSKEEP IT THAT WAY.' CUT and RUN Let's Have 'Em --i' �Page Twelve Friday, AuguBl 8. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS I V>.i iiipi iill > Scores 'One-Trip' Volunteers Just Seeking Books SOLID SEAFARERS ON ISTHMIAN'S HAROLD I. PRATT Log -A' Rhythms Five By Five By OTTO PREUSSLER To the Editor: I was skimming through some past editions of the LOG and came across several statements and articles of praise for the membership from Agents, Patrol­ man and Organizers on the fine job they did in the Isthmian fleet. One of those complimen­ tary statements was from me. Now I'd like to add a postscript to my words of praise. Not praise this time, but rather a mild blast. (Uncle Otto) When I start out the icebox to plunder A cozy little night-snack in mind; ^ On my way there I always will wonder. Just exactly what I will find. Ending a run that began Feb. 28, the Pratt is presently at Todd's Erie Basin, where she paid off July 17. The three departments worked smoothly, crewmembers reported. In photo at left are members of the Deck Department. Some of the Stewards deppjrtment are seen in photo at right. The names of the individuals of this smooth team, however, weren't enclosed. Almost all the men who rode Isthmian ships did so from a good Union man's viewpoint, there were still quite a few who sailed on them for a selfish rea­ son. These are the men to whom I am directing this blast. BROTHER CARTER STUMPS FOR LOG I'll open the door while I mutter. Or even let go with a scream. For I see those five dishes with butter. And five little pitchers with cream. ketchup and olives, they taunt me. To the Editor: The lemons and pickles do, too. I have been hospitalized for The cheese and baloney sure the past 30 days in the Staten haunts me. Island Marine Hospital and as Just the same as it's doing to you. ONE TRIP BOYS a result of spending that much So I sigh as I look at this clutter. time in the "sack" I've had ample Some of the permits rode the In my eye coming on the beam. opportunity to catch up on my ships for the sole purpose of Is tfie sight of five dishes of but­ reading matter. getting their books. They made ter. Quite naturally, when the LOG one round trip, got their books And five litle pitchers of cream. reaches the hospital I read every and then piled off. They never single iota of its contents. Now When near daybreak my watch showed any more interest in the the reasomfor this letter is some­ is completed. drive again. They're certainly thing I happened to notice in the For an orange, apple or pear. not the ones who deserve praise. July 4 edition of the'LOG and. Then again my search is repeated. It is the guys who kept making Brother, it really got under my Though I know I shan't find any tcib after trip„who deserve the skin. I noticed in a report of the there. praise for the fine job. LOG donations from a certain Also certainly not praise­ ship that there were quite a few So I lay down to sleep with a worthy were the men who got shudder, 50-cent donations. jobs in Isthmian only because 'Cause I know ever deep in my Well, the whole thing in a nut­ shipping from the Hall was slow, dream shell is this: Personally, I'd feel Their faces wreathed in smiles, these members of the Pratt s like the period last fall after our ashamed to face the Patrolman There'll be five little dishes of Black Gang are probably anticipating the change in conditions strike. butter. with a meager donation for such which an SIU contre.ct will bring to Isthmian crews. Photos by And five little pitchers of cream. Those men who voluntarily a fine publication as the SEA­ E. R. Crelan, AB. rode unorganized even though FARERS LOG. Shame, shame. jobs on the Union board were go­ Paul C. Carter I Got A Pal ing begging are the men to con­ P. S. Enclosed find a $3.00 do­ gratulate. nation for the LOG. You may From a Florida boy to his seaman -pal in the Philippines. dinaries around as though he send the receipt to me care of Every member in this Union To the Editor: benefits when another fleet of By OTTO PREUSSLER On June 2 ''our members of the were some kind of god and they the Tampa Hall. Please print ships is added to the companies i deck gang aboard the Steel Ran­ the vermin of the gutter this letter in the LOG. under contract, so why should a^ ger, myself included, signed off He went too far, however, when (Ed. note: Confribulions lo Over there, over there, I got a few members and permits have after being aboard orily eight he told two of the seamen what a the LOG are purely volunlary pal to do all the work. Over there, where the sun goes tough time he was going to give and are accepted gratefully, re­ days. down them once we signed foreign ar­ This ship belongs to Isthmian, gardless of the amount. How­ BOOK MEN NEEDED and it seems that of late they al- ticles, so we put our heads to­ ever, the LOG thanks Brother Nine thousand miles from here, I got a pal. Come on you book men, you v/ays find a Chief Mate who is gether and piled off the ship in Carter for his donation and his know, or should know the opera­ unbearable. The following are spite of the pleading of the Cap­ sentiments. His receipt is al­ Over there, where the sun goes down. tions and principles of this Union a few of the mad schemes dream­ tain. William Terry ready in the mail.) better than the permit men. You ed up by the one aboard the Every night, every night, I pray. should therefore be better quali- j Ranger on our trip from Locust And every night I pray for my fied to do a good organizing job Point in Baltimore to Philadel­ HER CREW IS GOING SIU pal. than a permit man aboard ship.| phia, at which port we took on And I pray for my pal, for my Get in there and get jobs with a cargo of steel, beer and cater­ pal. the companies we are organiz­ pillars bound for Ras Tanura, via Every night when the sun goes ing. Stay on them for awhile and Saudi Arabia. <^own. show the non-union man what he GET THIS! is missing by not being a part of And over there, where the sun He made two Ordinary Sea­ , the SIU. goes down. men stand to at three minutes Are you going to depend only of five in port telling they ,1 My pal is thinking of me, of me. on permit men, who though they were not to leave their jobs un­ He is so far, so far away from me. may be just as willing, don't til it was finished even if it Over ^here, where the sun goes have the experience you have. meant missing their dinner. down. If you are, you're not only fail­ When I asked him if we weren't And every night, when I am in ing yourself as an individual but supposed to get overtime for bed, the union as well. such work he replied "overtime, I dream and dream of my pal, Come on up to the fifth floor hell!" I dream he is coming back. of the New York Hall and find His use of profane language in He is coming back to me. out what companies we're or­ abusing the crewmembers was ganizing. Get a job with them. strictly unnecessary. He let Over there, over there, where the Lend a hand in making them loose a long string of curses at sun goes, down. an Ordinary Seamen who made SIU. There will be a battle, a free for The Cities Service tanker Abiqua as she appeared in Buenos And you permit men. Don't a mistake while operating a all. Aires Argentina, recently, ^parked by William Knight. Chief just ride one trip so you'll be winch, even though he knew it And freedom for me, for me, fo:^ Pumpman;'Robert.Allen,.Machinst. and Tom Scanlon, FWT, the was the Ordinary's first trip to eligible for a book. Stay on until all; Abiqua iBPew .is reported -75 .-per cent strongly in favor of the that election, or at least for sev­ sea. Come back, pal-.r-before the sun :SIU, with the number of rt^Jfo-union men increasing daily. Fred He seemed to get a great eral trips. Earn that book! goes down. , .Wcay, a exeymtAmher. plwtastaphed the ship. Johnny ,Arabau kick out of iPilshing the Or­ Crewipen Put Nix On Bucko The �Friday; Au^art ft iMr Peeping Tom Has Ears, Too THE SE APAKBRS tffG Ardent Unionist P4«r© 'iTiirteen ATilitattcy Of CoLfictdian SccLtnett Fits SIU Pattern, Brother Says To the Editor: To the Editor: tion in Canada has been one of, selves with the number of libel Listening to the Brothers talk interference and dictation by the suits being thrown into the picLet's look back to the SIU con­ Communist party. Curran's tac- l^uic-. ture while waiting around the Hall That is not the only thing vention held in New Orleans in tics must be catchy. But too bad that is being thrown around as often makes me laugh. I over­ 1944. At that time the Canadian Sullivan didn't wise up sooner. hear little bits of conversation, I the goon squad from the CSU ran Seamens Union, better known to­ like the one at the third floor Now Sullivan has started a into Sullivan and his aide and day as the Commies Seamens "coke" machine: new .seamens union on the Lakes did a little messing up. The only Union, had two delegates present. "Whatcha like in the fifth at known as the Canadian Lake^ people that benefitted were the Under the cloak of "patriotism." Jamaica?" Seamens Union. Realizing his newspapers for it made the head­ the representatives. President mi.stako, ho has now 'found it lines for a couple of days, and the "Aah, I can't say—the pigs are Pat Sullivan and Acting Presi­ difficult to move into the rank way they made it one would all out for the exercise." dent Dewar Furge.son sought and file of the CSU. think a revolution had started Or like down on the second juri.sdiction of the Canadian sea­ up here. Take it from me. Broth­ With proper leadership, the deck: men on the Pacific coast. Canadian boys can run rings ers, its just a lot of hot air with­ "Too hell with Libcrtys. I want Guided by the constitution, the around any shipping company, out any contracts for Canadian a C-2 or nothing." national executive of the SIU re­ as no where in the world con seamen. quested the CSU to live up to its "Yeah, all you want arc sport one find militant seamen with CSU CONTRACTS ARE WEAK models." SIU charter. Namely, that they guts like Canadian boys. All In the midst of this malarkey, Doing a bang-up job of vol­ stop operating with the NMU Well, anyway she's going to they lack at the present time is the shipowners have thrown in unteer organizing is George which is a dual organization, but France—ah, how well I remem­ leadership. They need leaders Mihalopoulos (above.) He re­ most important to agree to fight a $10 raise to the crews for their ber France." who are seamen themselves and loyalty to the companies. The cently got himself a job aboard the Communist party on the whose interests lay in the better­ WELL-KNOWN GAB practice of the companies now is the SS Cantigny. a Cities Serv­ North American continent. ment of wages and conditions for ice tanker, where he is telling to fire the crew a couple of hours As the CSU would not agree to Then this familiar type: the Canadian seamen. the story to his shipmates of Uiese requests, its application for before sailing and then call on "So I told the Mate to go chase the advantages and gains to be The tempo is picking up now the rival union for replacements. jurisdiction on the Pacific coast himself and the ol man tried to had under an SIU contract. as these boys are beginning to That is part of the CSU con­ was refused. Bear in mind that log me and I told him if he docs realize that the SIU is what they that there was already one AFL tract, as the Captain has the ex­ he'll be sorry ..." have been waiting for. They are Can't Keep Him clusive right to hire, fire, etc. seamens union operating at th6 beginning to see the light in solid . . So I went into this gintime. Sullivan and Furgeson It will be interesting to find contracts, instead of a lot of pro­ mill and along came a gal over to Down On The Farm both claimed that the commies out how the libel suit against tests to the governnient to make me and we began talking just To the Editor: had no control in the CSU. Sullivan will turn out. The CSU the shipping companies honor like you said. Well, everything president, Harry Davis, and the their contracts. I would like to have my ad­ went along fine but I was run­ TRUTH COMES OUT secretary, McManus, don't like ning out of cash but she said it dress printed in the LOG as I At present, CSU representa­ the idea of being charged by Sul­ In 1945, Dewar Furgeson ran desire to hear from some of my was okay and not to worry . tives cannot board their own livan with part in an incident at for alderman in Toronto on the ". . . . Boy that sure was some old shipmates. I'm stuck here in Communist ticket. Seems he contracted vessels unless they Port Colbourne, during the strike trip. I wonder if that wiper ever Tampa, Florida, on a chicken couldn't find enough to do look­ sign a statement that they do not last year in which one of their got married to that beetle in farm,, and I lost my wallet con­ ing after the full time job, as the belong to the communist party. members was beaten and robbed. taining the addresses of friends. Being commies themselves, the Who should know better than the Capetown. . ." Canadian seamen were paying crews' representatives (?) have man who was CSU president at I appreciate very much re­ him for. Well, all this goes on day and agreed not to talk politics while the time? None other than Sul­ night in most halls and I guess ceiving the LOG _as it enables In this same year the SIU re­ it will keep on until the end cf me to read about what is going voked the charter of the CSU on the ships. That does not satis­ livan, and he knew then that time. It's a swell thing to come cn. I expect to start the long which was subsequently expelled fy the companies so it looks as if thugs were in the employ of th'there will be a strike on the CSU. up to the Hall and see your pals ride back to sea one of the days from the AFL. Lakes if the CSU can persuade in the near future, but in the giving out with the lowdown— Maybe when the CSU has an­ Today, in 1947, the picture has other organizations to supply other strike on the Lakes they meantime, take it easy, fellows. but don't talk too loud fellows. altered considerably. Pat Sulli­ them with funds. In the mean­ I may bd taking down some of will be able to raise more fimds W. E. Waddle, van resigned his position as pres­ time, the crews go about with­ in the same manner. your gossip one of these days. RR 1, Box 220 ident of the CSU, with a blast out any representation. "Listening Tom" Limona, Fla. Bill Olynyk that the history of the organizaLawyers are smiling to memthem— — ^IP Montreal. Que. Qu Monlreal, Former CSU Member Declares Seafarers Is 'Union Worth Fiffhtinff For To the Editor: ® this democratic way of doing r things very much. mm I'm writing a few lines to let it be known that I am more than "WORTH FIGHTING FOR' pleased with conditions aboard I was very much surprised at the SIU ship, the MV Gadsden. And this goes for the accommo­ our first meeting at sea when I dations in the galley, the work­ saw the general good conduct of ing hours, and the comfort of our Brothers and the way the meeting was held. I said to my­ the quarters. self, "Here is a Union worth One thing I like in particular fighting for and it must become about the SIU is that in it we the only seamen's union in Can­ are not slaves, like we were ada." when we sailed on ships con­ Having been a member of the tracted to the Canadian Seamen's Canadian Seamen's Union for a Union. A man can stand up and expose his grievances or com­ long while, I know its ways of plaints and be listened to. I like doing things and of how it places agitators aboard Canadian ships. These agitators delude the young seamen by false promises of pro­ motions and advancements, and then they use these men to thenCarl Cowl, Seafarer who own advantage. has sold a number of stories TOUGH FOR GOOD GUYS for SIU men with writing ability, is still looking for These agitators are protected I by the CSU members, who wish good novels. He feels sure to become good union men and that among the Seafarers are kefep their hands clean. It is some who can turn out a these good union men who are book the public will go for. generally accused by false state-1 Brother Cowl is taking a ments. This happens because I short trip but will resume they do not want to become par-j his literary marketing when tisans of the commies and use he returns. Some of the efficienf crew aboard Ihe locomolive-cairier MV Gadsden, which sail., nnt their underhand methods. Also, Meanwhile, he asks that the CSU knows that there are Brothers with book-length certain Canadian ships that are material submit their manu­ temporarily flying the Canadian scripts to him care of the flag, such as the Furness-Canada give the seamen very much pro- question personally. It was not Seafarers Log. 51 Beaver Line, whose real owners are the tection, outside of anything that a legal question but just a matter can tell you a lot more when v/e Street. New York 4. N. Y. return to Montreal. Enclose self-addressed, stamp­ Pnnce Line, an English outfit, happens aboard their ships. These of making a few extra dollars on I am awfully proud to have The year 1948 will hell the story, lawyers helped to sell out a sea- the side, with the seaman being ed envelope to insure stife become an SIU member. because then the Prince Line will j^man's home while he was in a taken for a ride. return. Albert Stanton take these ships over to England, [hospital in a foreign port. These I must come to an end here for Chief Cook Als^ the CSU lawyers do not j lawyers know the seaman in writing space is lacking but I MV Gadsden Note For Writers "r �THE Page Fourteen y' |i>. • SEAFARERS Capers Of Performers Make Them Allies Of Union-Busters Friday« August 8. 1947 LOG Sails Tankers The Patrolmen Say— Carving Job NEW YORK — Covering the payoff of the Robin Goodfellow tlie other day, the crew handed me a beef that should have been an easy one to settle, but which finally was written off as a total loss and almost backfired on us. The beef pertained to the prac­ tice of the Skipper making the Wheelsman and Lookout stand continuous watches with no time off to go below for coffee or a smoke. The men involved had a good beef and I went to the Captain intending to put the heat on him and get the matter straightened out. When I told the Captain the story he didn't say a word, but told me to follow him up to the wheelhouse. There, he showed me whore someone had taken a knife and cut 2/3 through three spokes of the wheel. When I saw that my face drop­ ped a foot. I tried to parry with him by saying that the damage could have been done by one of the Mates or the Captain, him­ self. He didn't fall for that line, however, but showed me where he had entered the matter into the Log book the day it occurred. I come aboard lit to the gills and tribute nothing and give the I .swarm into the messhall to de­ Union a black eye. Doubly important today is a mand food. clean up campaign, for under The LOG story of June 27 As a result of such antics the the new Labor law our Union headed "New York Branch sober and responsible members Cracks Down On Gashounds And of the crew were forced to secure will be subject to suits and be Performers," was an excellent gear at sea, which could easily lield liable for losses of the example of the Union s aware­ have been done before we cast companies. How would you like to be on ness of the situation and the off, had everyone turned to. our Union negotiating committee desire to curb the undesirables After pulling such tricks, the and have the shipov/ner tell you in our Union and pave the way for a program all Seafarers could axe finally fell and hov/ they a tale like this? Let's wake up. More drastic howled when they were fired. back up 100 percent. r. . ' We have too long been lenient But it was no wondei'. In 20 action is needed against such days they had performed exactly characters in our Union or one with performers who louse up "The pnly way lo organize good ships. In fact, it seems that 4'2 hours work, and, of course, these days we will find ourselves Cities Service is to get on those as a fitting climax the perform­ smack right back in the days .of a nationwide campaign is in ships and stay on them until 1920-21 — the glorious days of ers were left in a condition that order to clean up the situation. they vote," is the way Lee Arwould shame a respectable pig. Palmer with mobs organized by For awhile it seemed that per­ nett put it. So. suiting action the bosses raiding and burning formers and gashounds were get­ HOPE FOR CLEANUP to the words. Brother Arnett Union halls. ting scarce, but with the pickup applied for a job on a Cities The performers in our ranks So, it is with great interest in shipping it seem a lot of ILL ^ ' fellows think that they are doing | that we read of the clean up are supplying material for the Service tanker, and has been the Union and the companies a c.ampaign announced in the LOG. Westbrook Peglers and lesser sailing in the fleet for quite some time. He intends to con­ great favor by taking a vacation We hope the campaign will con­ lights of his color. So, lets clean tinue to crack down on the per­ up. At least we will have our tinue sailing Cities Service be­ on the ships. cause that's the only way to Let's not deceive ourselves. We formers and once and for all rid backs protected in the coming carry the SIU message. are facing a most gigantic strug­ the Union of the men who con­ struggle. gle. The bosses with hundreds FAST TALKING of millions of dollars behind | He didn't know who did it, but tbern are out to smash not only he threatened to make the watch our Union but all unions. 4 for the moment, and the barkeep own drinks to her table. You responsible pay for it, the cost By FELIX J. CURLS BOSSES ARE UNITED can imagine their furor when I of which would have been around wili not budge from behind his Drunk with power and greed, I am sitting in a quiet, modest, barricade, so I condescend to marched by with the same object $100. I talked him out of that, they have already succeeded in little emporium in Galveston one fetch the drinks myself. She in mind. and then and there dropped any abolishing price control and rais­ hot day sipping my time away (.ieems this the height of gallantry However, I forgive tl-iem as attempt to settle the beef given ing the cost of living in some amid peaceful surroundings. The as she loving pummels me to­ the cause was a just one. In me. cases as high as 150 percent. I called the men together in The bosses have their union— only sound audible at the mo­ ward the bar. ment is a soft swishing noise, the messroom and told them the Returning with the glasses, I the powerful National Associa­ score, pure and simple. How in tion of Manufacturers: their si.-nilar to that of the sea break­ am accosted by one of the lady ing over a small reef on a still hell did they expect a Patrol­ union hall, which you'll find in warriors. She demands to know man to win their beefs if they night. who the hell I am, and what all large cities, is the Chambet pulled stunts like that? Most of Alas, it is only my lady friend of Commerce. You can 'oet your the hell I am doing. I informed the crew felt the same way about her of my intentions, and also sweet potatoes that these boys blowing the foam off her beer. it, and it was tough that someone Presently some prodigal scape­ of my dislike for misbehaving stand together and don't fink. had to suffer due to the vandal­ Taft and Hartley are merely goat saunters over to the music women. ism of one man, but that's what Then she surprised me by grab­ doing their master's bidding, box and invests his nickel in a happens when some guy thinks ably aided and abetted by sueh typical Texas ballad, "Home in bing my drinks and dashing he is getting back at the com­ performers as we had on our last San Anton.' " them to the floor! The.se gals pany by destroying property. Suddenly I detect a chorus of have a temper about as short as trip. This should be a lesson to the We know what to expect from female voices in dispute some­ an Isthmian overtime sheet. men or man responsible and I the bosses and honestly admitted where in the rear of the estab­ By the time they finished bit­ hope it does some good to others finks (if such animals exist) but lishment. A quarrel has arisen ing, kicking and scratching me, view of the fact that they de­ who have the same mistaken our greatest danger in the future between the waitresses and a not to mention twisting my nose pend largely upon tips to sup­ will be the finks v/ho claim to be customer, a female customer. The and pulling my hair, I wound plement their meager weekly idea. The Patrolman will do all in our Union brothers, and who patrons at the bar turn to listen. up in the street, a very undig­ salaries, if any, their display of his power to settle a beef aboard In the center of the floor two nified heap of mangled mankind. indignation is understandable, for a few dollars seem to think a ship, but pulling capers like they have purchased the right girls stand toe to toe, boot to Next day L discussed the reason even at the cost of a new neck­ this does no good. The crew boot, their eyes blazing. to louse up decent ships. for my being set upon in such tie and an Arrow shirt. was lucky to get off in this case Woman suffrage! A marvel­ To point up specifically what The one nearest me, a waitress, a fashion. It seems the girls as easy as it did. It could have performers can do to a good begins to unbraid the other with were on strike. The cause of ous undertaking! Resist at your cost them plenty. ship, here is an example from a vehemence unbecoming a girl, their resentment was the girl in own peril Brothers, for it's here Ray Gonzales our last trip. We have purposely even a girl from the cow country. question who had carried her to stay. omitted the name of the ship The other serving girls have and the names of the officers rallied and gathered around their TAKING CARE OF THE BIG ONE as they were decent guys and leader, flapping their aprons and there is no need to jeopardize stamping their tiny feet to dem­ their positions with the company. onstrate extreme vexation—I fal out of my chair—I have leaned WORTHLESS MEMBERS Aboard the ship we had a too far and have learned nothing. What on earth could have oc tripcarder, an ex-NMU man, who, during a four day stay in cured to render such nice girls Cuba was in his bunk the entire furious? Resuming, my perch, I time paralyzed witl? drunlcen- am in time to perceive the bar­ tender in the role of peacemaker. ' ness. He would wake up once a Ho! Ho! — He is slapped so hard day, tell everyone what a tough his bones rattle, and he is time he had during the y/ar, then scratched with a dexterity only promote money for another bot­ women can employ for his un­ tle. He'd beat it to the dock and timely intervention. I can't help admiring the ob­ stand in the ginmill laughing at us when we had to shift the ship duracy of the single opponent. Stubborncss is a women's prero­ shorthanded. Other performers got in their gative as well as a mule's and licks, .also, during the trip -- she is using it in the oversleeping on watch, with all measure. While I am.thus contemplating clothing off, refusing to get holds ready for cargo, never doing "any the victor, if any, I receive a sanitary work, sneaking off while violent jab in my side! It is working overtime, and creeping only an affectionate reminder into the sack and putting in from my lady friend. Her glass is empty and she must have anovertime for it. Anotner common cuiimiuii caper was to —- other to slake her thirst an Another go ashore one hour before the unquenchable thirst it is, believe Working alongside the big ship is the little tug. the Hillcone. Like all other tugs operating me. .ship snip sailed bctii-cGi thus holding -o up —A.- the in Mobile harbor, this one is SIU-contracted. .ship, then the gashounds would Well, the waitresses are busy By A. JARGENSEN and EDWIN L. THOMPSON Finds Out Women Are Here To Stay K uv'.. WJVUIAJ- d at �T H m S EAP ARt R S Friday, August 8, 1947 LOG Page Fifteen NOTICE! Will the following Brothers, when in New York, please come to Headquexters Office, 6th floor, with your Union book? lO^ NOHFOLK INDIVIDUAL Senderlin, H. Ferrer, S. Richeau, Albert Jr. Boiling, W. O Pinieno, Francisco Ricketts, Richard King, Peter Rente, Joseph T Mixom Ralph L. Bernes, Maximino Tamloony, Peter SS NIANTIC VICTORY DONATIONS J. Riddle, $1.00; D. J. McGonagle, A. J. Sparrow, $3.00; rt, A. Collins, $1.00; A. Wojcieki, $1.00; C. J, Hyrny, $3.00; N. J. Smith, $3.00; F. M. Tatter- $1.00; M. M. McDonough, $1.00; C. ton, $3.00; j. T. Higgins, $1.00; K. C, Mehl, $1.00; W. W. Westbrook, $2.00; I W. J. Newhoff, $1,00; F. Mietki, $5:00; Ostling, $2.00; M. Aurreen, $2.00. W. Wyhoski, $2.00; T. Finnerty, In. M. Fraser, $1.00; C. J, Rapp, $5.00; $3.00; R. L. Sullivan, $2.00; J. A. ij. Escalantc, $1.00; H. A. Mitchell. Elliott, $2.00; L. R. Lamb, $2.00; W. $3.00; R. Harvard, $2.00. R. Baccu.s, $2.00; A. L. Monaker, $3.00; SS ALCOA CAVALIER J. J. Bipere, $3.00; W. E. BiggcrstafT, A. K. Schnapp, $2.00; S. L. Proud, . $3.00; J. Simmons, $2.00. $2.00; R. F. Warburton, $2.00; F. J. .A. Bliksvar, $1.00; E. J. Mathews, Corio, $1.00; F. Cosik, $5.00; W. Fitz$2.00; W. E. Taylor, $2.00; Theochjre patrick, $2.00; W. P. Golden, $1.00. Cenclor, MFOW, $25.09; W. B. BauSS ETHIOPIA VICTORY com, $3.00. W. W. Watklns, $1.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS HAWSER EYE C. B'.iffkin, $2.00; J. Corriher, $2.00; C. O. Segarra, $1.00; F. W. Fritz, $2.00; F. C. Murray, $10.00; C. J. White, $10,00; F. DottI, $2.00; R. Wiseman, $2.00; S. F. Koenig, $2.00; E. J. Bartemcier, $2.00; H. Wykosky, 00; T. Gilham and Crew, $12.00. W. Knight, $1.00; G. \V. Jacobson, $3.00; P. T. Chaboc, $3.00; C. C. Bal­ lard, $3.00; J. • R. I Ipnrhy, $3.00; B. Pritiken, $3.00; W. Przyomski, $3.00; J. S,inlou/.ans, $2.00; H. Put, $1.00; J. ' R. Chaker, $5.00; F. Stumpk, $5.00; D. SS S. V. BENET McGill, $3.00; D. Borkowski, $5.00. O. Sache, $2.00; S. Gartman, $2.00; John Filisky, $3.00; Wm. Brady, $3.00; R. L. Worden, Jr., $1.00; F. 1. L. Morris, $2.00; C. H. Smith, $2.00; Cosontino, $3.00; E. B. McAuley, $5.00; H. L. B. ates, $5.00; M. Martin, Jr., F. Higgins, $2.00; J. C. Viera, $2.00; $2.00; A. D. Bergatrc3Sen,$3.00; G. W. Wall, $5.00; G. C. Interdonatb, $1.00; D. R. Reynolds, $1.00. P. Archilles, $1.00; P. J. Godfrey, H. M. L. Benson, $1.00; A. L. Dries$2.00; X. F. Lane, $2.00; P. Hall, $1.00; sens, $1.00; V. MIynek, $1.00; R, H. A. DeHeza, $1.00; K. A. Lindroth, Bellman, $1.00; A. J. Verderese, $3.00. SS WM. PEPPER $2.00; F. V. Rivera, $1.00; G. AcanJ. Hall, $5.00; R. P. Price, $10.00; forh, $1.00; W. Gale, $1.00. A. P. Romeo, $3.00; R. E. Davis, A. Vaniglio and Crow, $33.00. $5.00; E. A. Kussmaul, $3.00; A. SS TOPA TOPA Pappas, $5.00; C. Brewer, $1.00; E. L. C.^Lee, $1.00; J. C. Anderson. Ladriere, $3.00; P. Patrick, $3.00; M. $2.00; M. Trolman, $3.00< C. H. Riallaud, $2,00; J. Gordon, $3.00; Wm. Lewis, $2.00; J. P. Newman, $1.00; S. Craven, $1.00; J. C. O'Hara, $5.00; Tenekes, -$-).00; G. O'Neil, $2.00; NT J. C. Hilchens, $2.00; T. H. O'Con Branca_to, $3.00; F. W. Heck, $1.00; nor, S-I.OO. A. Bodler, $2.00; M. Novahkovich, SS MADAKET I. S. Cardeal, $1.00; A. D. Mcssana $1.00; J. Medvesky, $1.00; P. H. Tut wilier, $8.00. SS AMELIA O. M. Gulllian, $5.00; P. Volmar $4.00; J. J. Disman, $5.00; M .Peter­ son, $5.00; J. DeJ. Santiago, $2.00; W Brown, $5.00. SS W. R. DAVIE A. L. Maxey, $10.00; O. Seppet $1.00; J. Norgaard, $1.00; E. Ander •son, $2.00; C. E. Will, $1.00; F. Hillier, $2.00. SS BILLINGS VICTORY E. W. Anderson, $1.00; T. Cepreano, $1.00; H. J. Principe, $1.00; J, Pa checo, $1.00; A. Serpe, $2.00; F. W. Keeley, $2.00; J. W. James and Crew, $31.00. SS COLABEE K. Korneliusen, $2,00. NOTICE! JOREPF F. MESTA Your discharge from the SS Arizpa is being held in the baggage room of the New York Hall. aj, J, SS JOSEPH McDONAGH Book No. 6418 32634 21063 30785 7367 G149 1936 10802 26880 24372 29308 .«. PERSONALS FRANCIS L. MORGAN Contact j'our wife at 34 Dcvens Street, Everett, Mass. S. i i Ci;.YDE L. POTTER Get in touch with R. Dunn at 231 Park Avenue, Paterson, N.J. .3. .t S, CHRISTIAN M. JOHANSEN Contact Salvation' Army, .5254-56 Ellis Street N. E., Atlanta, Georgia. * t J. tFRANCIS BARNETT Icie Belle Luckej', 740-IR, South 24thi Richmond, California, is anxious to hear from you. SlU HALLS BERA SMYLEY Get in touch with Ethyl Lewis, 404 E.slava Stieet, Mobile, Ala. Correction In last week's LOG a story by Benny Gonzales, interpret­ ing Shipping Rule 32, con­ tained an error in the mini­ mum time a replacement can be called for, A replacement, when call­ ed for, is to be on the job for not less than four hours and not more than 72, Last week's LOG listed the mini­ mum at 24 hours. Seafarers Beat Phony Charge Of Coast Guard (Covtimied from Page 7) distrustful, had iron bars welded on the ports of the passengers' HENRY EDWARD HICKS quarters aft. Get in touch with your wife, The ship then left for the lit, States and the accused trio fig­ HARVEY C. HILL ured that all was forgotten. But Get in touch with Thomas when the ship hit San Francisco, McKee at 1338 Camp Street, New the FBI was waiting for them. Orleans, La: The FBI agents took Bennett aside and tried to get him to S* S- it tell them who pulled the job, WINSTON VICKERS intimating that if he talked they Please get in with Floyd Hillier would see that he got off. at 110 Belmont Terrace, Staten However, the FBI too, in short Island, N. Y. order, found that Bennett was really being given the business for something he knew nothing about, and so they released the three seamen for lack of evi­ On June 16, the wages of dence. Isthmian seamen were in­ The big robbery is still un­ creased II 3/10 per cent efsolved, in spite of the railroad .fective that date with no re­ job attempted on the three troactive pay. Men sailing SIU members aboard. Isthmin did not receive the Tlie men believed that the job April six per cent increascwas pulled by river pirates, for, with retroactive pay to Jan­ as Brother Bennett said, "It uary 1st won by tha SIU must have been the pirates, be­ from its operators. cause every seaman knows there is never any dough in this com­ Thus men sailing Isthmian pany's safes, no matter how loud have no ^retroactive pay due they yell about losing thousands them for the last wage in­ ' of dollars." crease. Isthmian Seamen ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St, Phone 5523 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 Slate St. Boudoin 4455 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St Cleveland 7391 $2.00; M. S. Cristaldi, $1.00; H. G. CHICAGO 24 W, Superior Ave. Halloway, $5.00; E. Gherman, $2.00; Superior 5175 K. Kuehn, $2.00; V. Cellino, $1.00; CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. A. Korsak, $2.00. Main 0147 USSR VICTORY DETROIT 1038 Third St. W. E. Wade, $1.00; J. P. Reilly, Cadillac 6857 $2.00; W. A. Lapayre, $2.00. DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 SS CORNELIA SOO'/j—23rd St. A. H. Neilson, , $1.00; P. F. Mc- GALVESTON Phone 2-8448 Dermott, $2.00; G. L. Ginsett, $2.00; 10 Merchant St. A. G. Rodriguez, $1.00; 1. Vander- HONOLULU Phone 58777 hoeven, $1.00; B. A. Genter, $1.00; JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. J. Lupo, $1.00; I. L. Gaier, $2.00. .^Phone 5-5919 SS HELEN MARCUS HOOK 1 Va W. 8th St. J. Lanbert, $2.00; S. R. Englehert, The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Chester 5-3110 $2.00; J. 0;Connoi-, $2.00; W. E. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Straw, $2,00; C. H. Post, $2.00; J. M. Phone 2-1754 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Morris, $2.00. MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have SS JOHN LAFARGE NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Z. Wydra, $2.00; J. Morrelli, $2.00; Magnolia 6112-6113 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every W. Marcus, $1.00; J. LaRocco, $2.00; NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. SIU branch for this purpose. J. Merrell, $1.00; B. Undertilo, $2,00; HAnovcr 2-2784 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU A. Mosher, $1,00; H. Childs, $2.00; NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. W. P. Smith, $2.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00; Phone 4-1083 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7lh St. LOG, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS D. W. Lippy, $4.00. LOmbard 3-7651 SS LA SALLE LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Ill W. Burnside St. E. J. Sproch, $3,00; N. R. Flaherty PORTLAND Beacon 4336 and Crew. $30.00. RICHMOND; Calif 257 5th St. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK Phone 2599 M. Deikson, $2.00; C. Goldstein, SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. $1.00. Douglas 5475-8363 SS COASTAL MARINER SAN JUAN, P. R. ..252 Ponce de Leon Ben Rodriguez, $2.00; R. F. Stew­ San Juan 2-5996 art, $2.00; C. Sprftno, $2,00; S, Skrt' SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. tiago, $2.00; R. S. Pawlak, $5.00. Phone 8-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. SS JOHN GALLUP Main 0290 Name J. V. Sullivan, $3.00; M. Kotelec, Notice To All SIU Members PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION To the Editor: I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the address below: $3.00; Crew of SS John Gallup,' $30.00. TAMPA CrewmemDers aboard this ves­ SS JULIET LOW sel during Voyage No. 5 who Df M. Richey, $3,00'; A, FeitJstein, were beached in Peru for t^o $1.00; H; W. Luptqji, $1.00; J. R. months, and who have sub­ Miller, $1.00; W. W.. MMhtyre, $1.00; sistence money coming may D. L. Rogers, $2.00; L. W. Browrf, $4.00; M. O. Melwing, $2.00; J. V. collect at the office of the pay­ Rooms, $1.0"0; C. B. Foltz, $3.00; S. master,. Overlakes- Steamship^ t. Hrldgetts, »3i00t T. Mi Vti*«U $5;00{ Corporation, 19 Rector St., New B. Hodge, Jr., $2.00; G. T. Schemoon. $5.00; J. E. Brooke, $2.00. York City. 1809-lsn Ni Franklin St. Phone M-1323 6IB Summit St. GaVfleld 211^ WILMINGTON *, 440i AValtm Blvd. Terminal' 4-3131 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton st. Garden 8331 VANCOUVER 144 W.' Hfrsttng* S«. Picific 7824 ! TOLEDO Street Address State. City Signed I Book No. / �I I I I I rZHES j0 AND M EMJOV • I I I I I I I • • • I I I I I THI^ S6ST CONDITIONS IN MARITIME! I f m SEAFARERS IMTERNATIONAL UNiOM I I i I I I I|r. :•• t I >1 v 111 I ,, .f:•••.."'->•• .'T;;! •' 1' V •'• •' ' •'• •'ii:'• / ••••-•! I'M"! 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 August 8, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 32 Description An account of the resource Headlines SEVEN MORE OPERATORS SIGN NEW 5% CONTRACT OTHER TALKS CONTINUE PONCE CO. SIGNS TERMS WITH SIU NEW WAIVERS GRANTED WARTIME ALIENS SEAMEN NITRATE SHIPS BARRED FROM N,Y PIERS REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ENDED BY CONGRESS ASH LAND SITE OF DULUTH-AREA COUNCIL MEETING SIU VOULETEER NEEDED TO SHIP CITIES SERVICE NITRATES CALLED EXPLOSIVES SHIPS BARRED FROM NY PIERS LSU,DOMINATED BY THE OPERATORS GREATEST ENEMY OF LAKES SEAMEN CONSUL FAILS HIS DUTY TO SEAMEN LATEST ON HOUSING SHORTAGE PHILLY ALMOST GOT NEW HALL NEW YORK SHIPPING STILL HOLDS ITS STEADY PACE BUT INFLUX OF MEN SWEELS REGISTERED LIST BOSTON IS FAST BECOMING A HAVEN FOR TANKERS DRY CARGO MEN GOING TO OTHER PORTS FOR BERTHS 5 RATED MEN FIND NO JOB TROUBLE IN SAN FRANCISCO;TRANSPORTATION BEEF NETS REPATRIATED MEN $300 C.G. TRIES TO FORCE THREE TO MANY PHONY CONFESSION LCA SEAMEN WORKS ALL HOURS ,AND GETS NO OVER TIME SUN OIL DRIVE ENDS FIRST PHASE NLRB HEARING DATE IS AWAITED BALTIMORE BEACH IS WELL STOCKED AS SHIPPING HITS SHORT LULL THE STRUGGLE FOR POWER IN THE NMU HOW IT STARTEDE, AND WHAT IT IS MEANS MILLER,ONCE CRACK LEATHER-PUSHER NOW IS SIU MEMBER SIMMONS VICTORY MEN SPEND TIME WITH BREMEN MUMMIES CUT AND RUN SIU SHIPS'MINUTES IN BRIEF CAPERS OF PERFORMERS MAKE THEM ALLIES OF THE UNION-BUSTERS FINDS OUT WOMEN ARE HERE TO STAY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/08/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log