http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/595c3f2556395034d7082bf86af335cd.PDF b701fac0db4f5eb35fbfeab7d858fce7 PDF Text Text "i'- 'im:'fW-^-iP¥'.'':-- ••' SEAFARERS LOG i-' • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL .1 .Story On Page 3 -Story On Page 2 R»hnhnS§n§St%n -Ashore in Korea on a relief mission of his own, Seafarer John Paerels, UfffOff• .AB, poses with a group of South Korean orphans whom he and other crewmembers helped to a happy Xmas with gifts of toys. (Story on Page 4.) * Addressing the headquar^ ters membership meeting, ; ^ ^ Seafarer "Red" Campbell, AB, a member f S, of the rank-and-file tallying committee, reads olf the committee's report contain^ Vl ihg the results in the 1953-*54 election for i? • tofficials. (Story oh Page 6.) P^nafrc Shipyard workers peer out through the torn plates of the SlU-manned Seatrain fiefyurrs* savannah, which was laid up last week in New Orleans following a collision in early morning fog with a Sun Oil tanker. No one was hurt, although the Savannah suffered a 40foot hole in the starboard side above the waterline. One freight car w^as also broken loose from its tracks 5by the impact, causing considerable damage to the car and some damage to the track. The tanker had only minor damage and proceeded to her berth under her own poMirer. The mishap was one of several fog accidents in US ports in recent weeks. �tl SEAFARERS Face Two LOG Februanr t, 195S Union Confers With Govt, Extend Calmar And Ore Wins Alien Aid Promise Poll; Storing Improves 15 { l-jl ' |l! ' Evidence of considerable improvement in feeding and stor­ Alieii seamen who have been sailing regularly with the'SIU and SUP have been promised relief under the McCarran Act as the result of conferences held by Union representatives ing on Calmar and Ore Line ships has been shown by the with top Washington officials. Furthermore, the Department of Immigration has promised Union's poll of crewn»mbers thus far. The Jtihuary 31 deadto hold off on deportation pro •tline originally set for poking ceedings pending settlement these ships has been extended of official policy and amend­ to allow Union representatives ment of the Act to deal With those to coyer . every ship in the two aliens who have American sea­ fleets. men's papers. Reports from crews manning the The SIU and SUP delegation was vessels of these companies show also told by representatives of both that the operators have been living the Senate and House Sub-Com­ up to their agreement on feeding. mittees on Immigration that Con­ It appears to date that storing: and gress, in passing the McCarran Act feeding is being brought back' up had no intention of harming bonato the level of other SlU-contracted fide alien seamen who are sailing companies. on US ships with validated papers. On the contrary, they said, the pur­ Under the..jigreement with Cal-. pose of the Act is to block shipmar that was signed last December, Jumping by seambn off foreign flag the company had promised to dis­ ships as a means of entering this continue the policy it had iosticountry with possible subversive tuted 6t insufficient stocking of its intent. ships. It further agreed to provide Only Union To Act for a greater variety of food and The SIU delegation consisted of improvements in quality as well ai Harry Lundeberg, SIU president an increased quantity of staples. and secretary-treasurer of the Before' that the diet had been SUP; Paul Hall, first vice-presi­ on the monotonous side, and if the dent of the SIU and secretaryships were delayed en route they treasurer of the A&G District; and tended to run short of staples. This Morris Weisberger, vice-presidenj was because the ships were stored of the SIU and New Yoric port for just so many days and no more. agent for the SUP. It was the only In order to allow time for the Union group in maritime that has company's ships to restock, the taken any action thus far to secure company was given a bregthing Crewmembers of the Alamar (Calmar) with SIU official check off some of food stores destined for relief and assistance for alien sea­ spell until the end of Janiiaty^to the vessel, as the Union's poll of the Calmar ships continues to insure tiiat feeding on them eomes men on American ships. improve conditions. Failure td'do back up to SIU standards. Left to right are: Steve Thayer, Steve Musco, Ed Morgan, Herbert Wil­ so gave the Union the right'to The decision to go to Washington liams, chief steward, and Joe Algina, ;5IU assistant secretary-treasurer. cancel the contract. A ^fitifiar and take up the issue was prompt­ agreement on feeding was reached ed by the fact that a number of with the Ore Line when that ipomalien seamen who have US security pany signed a new contract atfthe clearances issued by the Coast beginning of January. ' {' Guard, and who have been sailing regularly on Union-manned ships Deadline Eidended A growing number of ships out of the Port of New York are now being supplied slopwere denied payoff and discharge However, some of" the Calmar by Immigration. In some instances chests by the SIU Sea Chest. In the past month an average of six slopchests a week were ships hadn't completed their voy­ deportation proceedings are pend­ delivered to SIU ships sailing out of this port. The pace will be stepped up in the future ages by the January 31 deadline. ing against these men. as the Sea Chest expands its" Consequently they hadn't been Usually the grounds for denial distribution facilities. polled by Union representatives. of payoff and discharge consisted The Union will catch the remaind­ Thus far, despite the an­ of lack of proper passports. In sev­ er of these ships within the next nounced opposition of the ship eral cases, the men so affected few days. were refugees from Iron Curtain chandlers, expressed .through the Most crews checked thus far hastily-organized Slop Chest Deal­ countries, and consequently lacked report that feeding is well on the ers of America, the Sea Chest has the necessary papers. upgrade in most Instances. Similar It was felt by the Union repre­ experienced little difficulty in sup­ reports have been received through plying vessels with quality goods sentatives that something should the mails. Where there is stili room at competitive prices. By and large be done on behalf of these men for improvement. Union represent­ the Sea Chest has found that most who have proven to be good Union atives are seeing to it that condi­ lines of well-known branded mer­ men and who possess validated tions are remedied immediately. chandise have been readily avail­ papers which verif;^ the fact that able, for purchase and supply. Baltimore Check they have no connections with any Ore Line vessels are being Companies Praise Service subversive organization. checked by the Baltimore SIU Companies whose ships have Met With Immigration branch since all ten of that- com­ been supplied thus far, including In their conferences in Washing­ pany's ships run between Sparrows Waterman, Bull, Robin Line, Vic­ ton with the Assistant Commis­ Point, Maryland, and South Ameri­ sioner of Immigration, Allen C. tory Carriers and many other op­ can ore fields, principally in- Vene­ Devaney, the Union group empha- erators have all reported that the zuela. Here, too, the bulk of re­ merchandise supplied by the Sea (Continued on page 17) ports are favorable in that both Chest was of superior quality and the quality, variety and quantity was priced lower than the supplies of food carried aboard has im­ the ships had previously obtained proved greatly. from the private dealers. As soon as the SIU represent­ Feb. 6, 1953 Vol. XV. No. 3 The noisy opposition to the SIU atives complete a check on all of plan that was expressed by the As I See It Page 13 the ships Involved, a further meet­ Crossword Puzzle Page 12 Slop Chest Dealers of America has Seafarers In New York carry sapplles for their SIU Sea Chest ing will be held with company pretty well faded away. No con­ Seafarers In Action Page 18 supplied slopchest aboard Robin Sherwood. M. H. Elbert (right), representatives to discuss the gen­ Editorial Page 13 crete steps have been taken to try purser, accept* delivery. This was one of many SIU stocked slop­ eral picture and assure continuance to halt the SIU operations. On the Foc'sle Fotographer Pagq 19 chests that are now being- pdt aboard SIU ships regularly. , of improvements made up to4iow. Galley Gleanings....' Page 20 contrary, the dealers have been put Inquiring Seafarer Page 12 on the defensive, and have had to In The Wake .Page 12 admit that in the past many of Labor Round-Up Page 16 their members have been guilty of Letters Pages 21, 22 supplying shoddy, ill-made and sec­ Maritime Page 16 ond-class merchandise to the ships The documented story of how the Communist leadership of Hugh Bryson's National Ma­ Meet The Seafarer t .Page 12 at excessive prices. rine Cooks and Stewards has .used lies, threats, violence and terrorism to remain in po^— >0wer, On The Job Page 16 The SIU's program of putting has now been told in a report of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor and Labor-Man agePersonals Page 25 slopchests aboard the ships was nient Belations of the Senate* Quiz Page 19 designed to eliminate just such imBearing out the position long Commiinist-run outfit. Ship'» Minutes Pages 24, 23 ethical practices. The Union is ex­ Labor Committee. The report shows definitely maintained by the SIU, the report The Senate group also pins SIU History Cartoon Page 6 ercising its right to compete in Sports Line Page 20 supplying the ships so as to assure that the union is controlled by points out that "the life of an ac­ some of the blame for the Com­ Ten Years Ago .". Page 12 Seafarers competitive prices and Communists, despite that fact that tive anti-Communist in the MC&S munist leadership remaining in the majority of the rank and file has been lived against the gver- power on the employers. "The em­ Top Of The News....... .Page 7 quality merchandise. Union Talk Page 6 For the time being, the Sea membership is non-Communist. present threat of violence in-his ployers,"-says the Senate commit­ Wash. News Letter Page 5 Chest servicp is confined to the It shows that the Communist lead­ home, in the union, or the water­ tee, "to avoid unpleasantness, per­ mitted themselves, without too Welfare Benefits Pages 26, 27 Port of New Yoik, but it will be ership stayed in power by "ter­ front, and on board ship." Your Dollar's Worth Page 7 extended to other ports in the im­ rorizing the real and imagined dis­ The SIU affiliated AFL Marine much protest, to become vehicles mediate area as soon as circum­ sidents within the union, by de­ Cooks and Stewards, has long through which the MC&S leader­ Publlsliod biWMkly af tha haadquartar* Eventually the priving critics of their jobs, by fought the Communist-dominated ship imposed its rule of terrorism of ttia Saafarart Intaraatlonal Union, At­ stances penjdit. lantic a Ouif District, AFL, «7S Faurth Union will supply slopchests on its slander, ^ . Mfication, and by intimi­ independent MC^S, and has of­ and discrimination against all ele­ Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. TaL STarlins 8-4*71. Entarad a* sacond elass mattar contracted sMps in all major SIU dating Government witnesses to its fered sanctuary to the decent ments v'ho dared oppose, its Coinat tha Post Offlca in Broofcinu NY, ports. Ulegal activities" rank-and-file members of the munist policies." . •. r' endar tlia Act of Aueust 34, Iffa. SIU Slopchest Biz Booms SEAFARERS LOG I tik vfn '• • I 'CP Rules MCS:' Senate Report fk- i'gf0' ipffi-gVmm,V.-.r.li-il.i.fii • —..I. litJt:mri •->- ' �mmm February •,1951 SEAFARERS LOG Pagre Threa New Unfair Labor Charges Readied Against Atlantic A stepped-up offensive against Atlantic Refining Company is in the offing as the SIU Tanker Organizing Committee prepares to sock the company with 20 more unfair labor practice charges. These are in addition to 29 previous charges filed on behalf of Atlantic tankermen wlio got bounced from the company for supporting the SIU. Filing of the second batch of charges will take place as soon as the SIU tanker committee*^ — gets all the necessary evi­ tion, just because he was known to dence into proper legal form. be pro-SIU, the Tanker Commit­ Meanwhile, a National La­ tee takes the evidence from him bor Relations Board field ex­ and his shipmates for use in aminer in Phiiadelphia is studying further NLRB charges. Meanwhile the original 29 cases. These in­ he registers on the shipping list clude charges of hiring discrimina­ and ships out SIU. More Coming tion against SIU men and firing of SIU Director of Organization tankermen because they want the SIU to give them union represen­ Keith Terpe declared that "We be­ lieve these 20 charges we have tation. Photo shows the erewmemhers of the Aneelina as they looked aboard their fire-scarred ship last May, (Continued on page 17) Immediately after the fire. The Coast Guard investiyatiny board termed them heroes and said their Another seven counts bare the tie-up between the company and "superb seamanship" prevented a major disaster at the time. the self-styled Atlantic Maritime Employees Union, with the com­ pany accused of "financial and other assistance" to the "inde­ pendent" outfit. Skippers Warned Company representatives, no doubt recalling the $250,000 that similar charges cost the Cities Service Oil Company during the SIU organizing campaign there, Hailing the "superb seamansliip" of the skipper and crew of the SlU-manned Angelina have issued a veiled warning to Men found guilty of spying (Bull Line), a Coast Guard investigating board report dealing with a fire aboard the ves­ their skippers to watch their step on unions and union men from now on. A letter over the sel last May declared that their heroism in the emergency prevented disaster. signature of William G. Anderson, would be jailed and fined un­ The fire took place last May 15 in the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal when the Bar­ the company's marine hiring boss, der the terms of a bill introduced bara Lykes, proceeding through, the canal ahead of the Angelina, collided with an oil explains what the charges consist by six US Senators. The proposed barge, the F. L. Hayes. The> of and concludes that "This letter legislation, S. 603, is obviously an Paz, carp.; Juan Nieves, AB; Monserrate Hayes exploded, throwing hers were asleep below. Despite SaUva. AB; Duane R. Fisher, AB; Herbert is written in order that you and outgrowth of the Senate Labor the flames, darkness and shock of AB; Robert Rivera, AB; Cal- the other officers . . . may be in­ Committee investigation into labor flaming gasoline over the en­ sudden awakening, the erewmem­ SanderUn. ixto R. Gonzalez, AB; David P. Rivers, formed of the situation . . ." spying against the SIU during the tire area and enveloping the An­ OS; Stanley V. Pacewicz, OS; Genaro SIU's organizing drive at Cities gelina with flames from stem to hers all responded promptly and Gonzalez, OS. Despite the letter and the filing efficiently to the alarm. Willie P. Thomas, seek eng.; .Arthur S. of charges, the word from SIU or­ Service. stern. The company spokesman con­ Turner, oiler; Manuel Rodriguez, oiler: ganizers is that company skippers, It's been generally believed that The explosion occurred just at Willis B. Addison, oUer, Osvaldo Delgado, labor spying, along with the "yel­ cluded, ^'we would like to add our FWT; Emilio Ramos, FWT: Florenclo P. mates and engineers are hard-tim­ midnight, when the watch was FWT; Andrew Smurda, wiper; ing SIU supporters on the ships, low dog" contract and professional changing. With smoke and flames 'well done' to the Coast Guard Marques, Antonio Cruz, wiper. commendation. while the company's shoreside job- strikebreaking, went out of style surrounding the ship on all sides Sixto Escobar, steward; Newt Williams, herders are trying to make it tough in the early 1930's, largely as a re­ and shooting hi^h into the air, The SIU erewmemhers com­ eh. cook; Larry WUUams, night cooksult of the famous LaFollette in­ for SIU men to ship. baker; Bert H. Dawson, 3rd cook; Stonemended for bravery and attention Captain Rainier ordered full speed waU Jackson. MM; AUen Reese, MM; Ver­ Where an active SIU supporter vestigation. Actually, while New ahead, instead of backing up. As to duty are; non Douglas. MM; Alexander Smart, State has a labor spy law, the has been fired without justifica­ York a result, the Angelina was out of Jamef E. Chew, bosun: Juan de la utiUty. Federal Government lias liad no the fire area in seconds. Any other such legislation. course, the investigating board Laws have been passed outlaw­ said, would have led to the ground­ ing the "yellow dog," whereby a ing of the burning ship. man had to sign a contract not to join a union in order to get a job, Fast Action By Crew Artistic Seafarers will have a chance to exhibit their work and win valuable prizes with Once out of the area, the crew the opening of the second annual SIU Arts and Crafts Contest this week. Entries are being and professional strikebreaking, such as that practiced by the in­ had to take fast action to put out the fire. Flames were shooting accepted at Union headquarters from now up until midnight April 30, 1953. Judging by a famous Pearl Bergoff "King of Strikebreakers," and the Pinkerton higher than the masts and blister­ team of "experts will takep^ace agency in years gone by. These on May 5. not be covered by the painting and nounced at the May 6 member­ ing the sides of the ship. The outfits were paid so much per head ship meeting. Last years' winners Last year's contest drew drawing categories. alarm had been sounded and every for rounding up scabs. Actually such a large turnout of entrants all received waterproof and shockman went to his fire station. The Entries On Exhibit the legislation forbids transporta-" crew's ship-saving heroism was all and visitors—over 80 different en­ The contest winners will be an- proof wristwatchcs. Prizes of sim­ tion of strikebreakers across state ilar value will be distributed to the more valiant inasmuch as life- tries were received—that it., was the 12 successful candidates this lines only, but the practice fell into . boats and life-saying gear had been decided to make the contest an annual affair. As before, the en­ year. All entries in the contest disrepute so that the large corpor­ knocked o^t of action. to use it. Welfare Booklet tries will, be divided Into four will be on exhibit at headquarters ations hesitated In a half hour of rapid work, Spying Still Legal consisting of oils, waterduring the week of May 4. Being Readied the crew brought the flames under categories, . The labor spy business sliii pros­ The contest will be judged by colors, drawings and handicrafts, control. Tvifo men suffered injuries and three prizes will be offered in A new booklet on the SIU the SEAFARERS LOG art editor, pered however, because it was not but all others came through with­ each category, to flr^t, second and' Welfare Plan, which will give plus a panel of art exp'erts. Guest under a Federal ban. "The SIU was out harm. conipiete, up-to-date coverage third place' winners. judges of the first contest included one of its intended victims. As the Union's testimony in September, As the Coast Guard report puf and details about ail of the Ham Fisher, creator of "Joe Pa- 1950. Broad Classification brought out in Cities Serv­ It, after praising Captain Rainier welfare benefits, is now being looka"; cartoonist Walt Kelly who The handicrafts classification Is ice's fleet an extensive and costly for his pi*ompt and sensible action, broad prepared. draws the comic strip "Pogo"; and labor spy apparatus enough to include every had been de­ "The conduct of the crew of the handicraft hobby a Seafarer might Dr. John I. H. Baur, curator of veloped to get dirt on This new booklet will make offi­ Angelina was comparable to that be interested in. It could consist painting and sculpture at the cials and blacklist SIU Union it possible for Seafarers to men in the of her master. Each went to his of such typical items as handBrooklyn Museum. have ail the facts about the fleet. The proposed bill would emergency station without a woven belts, banners or scarves, SIU Welfare Plan and all its No Limit On Numbers make such practices a criminal of­ thought of personal -danger and leather wallets and pocketbooks, benefits right at their finger­ There is no limit on the number fense. successfully extinguished the fire hand-made jewelry of copper, sil­ tips for easy reference. As of entries that any contestant can Sponsors of the bill are Senator which threatened the lives of all." ver, brass', bone or similar mate­ soon as the booklet has been make In one or more of the cate­ James Murray of Montana; Mat­ completed, and is ready What was particularly note­ rials, any wood or metaiwork, and gories of the contest. Naturally, thew Neely, West Virginia; Paul for distribution, announce­ the more 'entries a man makes, the Douglas, Illinois; Hubert Hum­ worthy about the crew's achieVe- modeling in clay or soap, ment will be made in the rnent as a companir representative better are his chances of winning phrey, Minnesota and Herbert Leh­ Actually the handicrafts section put it, was that it was in the middle is a miscellaneous heading;-that in; SEAFARERS LOG. a prize. All those who. partici- man, New York, all Democrats; and of the night and most erewmem­ dudes any kind of work that would (Continued on page 17) (Continued on page 17) CC Hails Bravery Of Angelina Crew 1953 Art Contest Opens Senate Bill Bars Spying On Unions �Febrnaty e, 1983^ SEAFARERS LOG Pas« Four Seafarer Has Own Korean Toy-Lift' A Seafarer-father of two children did his bit to help the victims of the Korean warfare when he bought and presented gifts of toys to a group of Korean orphans. Seafarer John ^Paerels, AB, who is now on 'the Ocean Lotte, brought his gifts from Japan, during the shuttle run of the ship between those two countries. Those Seafarers who have been out on the shuttle are well-ac­ quainted with the difficulties and misery under which the Korean people live. Particular attention has been paid to the plight of un­ told thousands of war orphans, some of whom have been placed in the many orphanages that have MECTYOCAeaDSHKi been set up in that country. Less MATES MINE emkcm lucky are the orphans and other children who are living in brokendown shacks made of tarpaper and scraps of wood. Supported By Americans In most cases, the orphanages ATTHEUmOiHAlL are- supported by Americans in the 4J»AVEAH[>2Cmsn area, including, soldiers and sea­ men. So when Christmas time came MBCOOktY/vl.SVVAP around, avery man on the vessel chipped in to a collection that was being taken up generally in the 7HEP/<smsOA4TV. area to keep the orphanages going. //£W LOW PRICES Thinking of his own two boys, Johnny and Emilio, thousands of A(4[>YCX/REALmiS miles away back home in Cali­ WELCOME MBRE AT fornia, Paerels decided he would do something on his own. At the YOUR OWN PLACE, first opportunity he bought a bag­ OWNEQANDOPERAm ful of toys and distributed them at one of the local orphanages. E{-mESEAEARERS Paerels has been sailing with the INTLUtilON-AiG-An. SIU for the past seven years. He and his family live ashore in San Pedro, California. mcH Calls Scholarship $ 'Service To Nation' by George F. Boney (Boney, an SIU member, worked his way through the U. of Georgia, largely with his savings from going to sea, getting his degree in 1951. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the honorary scholarship society. At present. Brother Boney is in his second year at Harvard Law School.) SEAfCASH BENEFITS nr: • H SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS •j.'- RSPORT ON BENEFITS PAID T» From No. Seaffafcrs Receiving Benefits this Pcfiod| Avetaite Benefits Paid Each Seafarcf Total Benefits Paid this Period njN- O'i a e o &/ WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Hospital Benefits De«b Benefits Disability Benefita Maternity Benefits Vacati<Mi Benefits Total (a! Lo -- (7^ 9^ 00 00 / f-9 '1 WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hospital Benefits Paid Since lulv 1. 1950 * I JL '?F3JA 00 Death Beaefita Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * Disability Benefits Paid Siace Mav 1. 1952* Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * | EJ 00 Vacation Benefits Pnid Since Feb. 11. 1952 * ±L iz Total ^LiH>97 * Date Benefita Bean* WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Vacatloa Cash ou Hand Welfare g 3J3 LU ?/ Vacation 1 ^o'LLS-t Next September four award winners under the Seafarers Estunacen Accounts Receiyabie Scholarship Program will pack their bags and head off for 1 lAoLLsi s*r<? college, assured of $l,.hOu a year to pay for their higher edu­ OS Goyetoaeat Bonds (Welfare) \9-9o9U 9¥^ cation. They will be either-o ^ Real Estate (Welfare) Jo.S'aot oc. Seafarers fresh off a ship, or' versely affected. Even here In the sons and daughters of America where things are better, Other Assets — Training Ship (Welfare)' 3^ Seafarers. Their the sons'and daughters of working II ' ' ^BODCEnEBil parents paved folk and especially seamen's kids i TOTAL ASSETS the way for this have found it difficult if not impos­ nmmftnt.pf opportunity b y sible to get a college education. working together It takes a pretty fat income for with the rest of a man with a couple of children forty (140) death benefits were paid by the Welfare Plan, the membership to pay anywhere from $1,000 to to make a strong $2,000 each year for a child's edu­ Union. cation. There are a few scholar­ This scholarships available for outstanding stu­ ahip program is Boney dents, but the vast majority cover (mly a part of only a small part of the total col­ our greater Union plan to make possible a life that is decent and lege biU. It's true that the GI BiU of secure for all seamen. The schol­ Bights has been helping a lot of arships are designed to give those Seafarers and their children who veterans of the armed forces get are capable of'doing well in col­ the advantages of higher educa­ lege and professional life a chance tion. But the rights of the GI biU which they otherwise would not were denied to merchant seamen fam-e because of the tremendous by Congress, despite their wartime services. Where the Government expense involved.' It is a great loss to the nation failed to act, and where private wdien good minds go imdeveloped. philanthropy is inadequate, the Submitttd A1 Kerr, AssistWit A^nEhistrator We need scientists, physicians, Union has stepped in. Our Union is doing a great serv­ teachers, and engineers. Outside of the United States, higher educa­ ice to the nation by creating this tion has been largely restricted to. program. , Over the years, some of the well-to-do and the socially us, or owr sons and daughters hav­ pipminent Where these restric- ing"the chance that triom and dad • • IS • -m : , •'J. ._ tfam have been carried,too far in didn't have" by virtue of. these ccntributing ft single nickei onr^qur part'---€611scting SIU beneAll these are yours without scholar^ips wlU be serving the na­ •ome of the Asiatic countries, rftte po^al fits is easy^ wh^her it's for tospit^ l^TO^ diftability or deadi-^You get pn»geess has been stifled and the. tion and ourc^ra^^i^ple . : > siervicc immettiately throt^i vour your tmh)n?s repress wMe eivilizatiOD has been ad- of profes«i(«ai leaderahipk II During the year of 1952, a total of one hundred and J: with a total of 1176,202.00 also being paid out in ho^ital benefits to seamen during the same period, A total of •4,195.00 was paid out in 1952 for disajility benefits, from the effective date of such benefit. May 5, 1952. In addition to the foregoing, a^jnaternity benefit was established and made effective as of April 1, .952. In the nine (9)l months of the year 1952 that it was .n effect, there was a total of three hundred and forty 340) benefits paid, totaling 168,000.00 and, remember this , • • • V' I SI �Februarr t. 1951 I SEAFARERS LOG F»ge FIT* SIU NEWSLETTER Tug Strike Shuts Down ttY Port from WASaiNOTON . . • . ' a It will be interestintr to «ee what the ^coming Republican adminis­ tration will do with the recommendations of the outgoing Truman Democratic regime respecting the merchant marine. In one of his last actions as President of the US, Harry S. Truman called upon the Congress to repeal tax benedts granted to American shipping lines, particularly the so-called subsidized lines. He said: "I am more convinced than ever that the tax benefits which now are provided to this industry (maritime) are unsound. As a hidden, indirect and uncontrollable form of assistance, they are basically inconsistent with one of the original purposes of the 1936 (Merchant Marine) Act, which was to place maritime aid on an open and direct basis." If Congress follows through and eliminates these tax advantages, it will be a severe blow to the operators because tax benefits have yielded about $155,000,000 in aid to the lines from 1936 to 1951. This amount of tax aid is about the same as the net operating subsidy granted during the same period, despite the fact that the operating subsidy was originally intended to be the principal form of maritime aid to US shipping companies. V' 4" -I it It will cost about $7,332,779,000 to take care of the total replacement cost of all privately-owned American vessels. This is broken down as follows: The replacement cost of 245 ships owned by US subsidized lines will be In the neighborhood of $1,997,560,000; non-subsidized lines now owning 533 vessels will pay about $2,956,842,000 to replace their ton­ nage in the foreign and domestic trades; 446 tankers engaged in foreign and domestic trades will be replaced at an estimated sum of $1,790,287,000; subsidized lines now owning some 23 combination passengercargo vessels will have to expend about $398,150,000 to replace them; while non-subsidized lines owning 21 such combination vessels will have to fork out $189,940,000 in replacement costs. 4" t 4> The US Treasury Department wants Congress to enact legislation providing for greater safety of life and property at sea by authorizing Treasury to prescribe specific rules for the loading, stowage and securing of grain and other similar bulk cargoes. The International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1948, adopted certain regulations in the matter. However, Treasury believes that these regulations were intended to merely outline a basic minimum of safety standards for the carriage of grain aboard vessels and that addi­ tional enabling legislation is required to further effectuate this phase of the safety of life at sea problem. Treasury believes that such proposed rules should apply to all USilag vessels and to foreign vessels loading grain and other bulk cargoes at any port of the US, its territories or possessions, except vessels operating solely on inland waters of the US or on the Great Lakes. 4 4" 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Representative Heller, New York, is pushing for legislatio^o create a select Congressional Committee to investigate "Commumlt activi­ ties among merchant seamen and their uniOns and in transportation industries." The House Committee on Rules will pass on the matter in the near future. Under R^resentative Heller's bill, the special Congressional Com­ mittee would be authorized to conduct a probe of "(1) Communist goonsquad activities among merchant seamen and their unions which are intended to retard or defeat the logistical support of our soldiers and allies abroad; and (2) the degree to which Communists and fellowtravelers have infiltrated the transportation industries of the US to the detriment of the national defense effort." Another investigation that will hit the head-lines soon with names and events is the one just approved by Congress, under which Senator Tobey, Chairman of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Committee will investigate crime and political racketeering on the waterfronts of both the US east and west coasts. Asked if he had any evidence of corruption at port areas, the New Hampshire Senator said that "I have enough in my pocket now to blow this Capitol sky high." Senator Tobey's Committee has submitted a budget which calls for the hiring of special investigators and staff members. For such investi­ gation, it is proposed that $75,000 be authorized to establish the sub­ committee staff and that the subcommittee report its findings before January 31, 1:»54. Commenting^ on the subject, Senator Tobey said: "The shocking revelation of crime and political corruption on the New York waterfront which have come to light through the investiga­ tions of the New York State Crime Commission indicate dramatically the need for a major study of this and similar situations in port areas on both coasts pf the US. Such a study should emphasize the interstate nature of this criminal activity and should be directed toward pro­ tecting the security of our national interests as they are manifested in the crucial port areas of the country." The US privately-owned tanker fleet, as of the beginning of 1953, continued to be the world's largest, but by a narrow margin, totaling 447 ships of 6,743,000 deadweight tons, or slightly higher than that of the United Kingdom. However, although our tanker fleet is younger than foreign fleets, the US continues to face the problem of potential block obsolescence, 80% of our ships having been built in the short period 1941-45. Only about 30% of foreign tanker fleets were built during this period. In respect to tanker fleets of foreign nations, increases have taken place in varying degrees, except for the fleets of Japan and Germany. Liberia, which had no tanker fleet in 1939, now possesses a flpet over one million tons. The tanker fleets of Panama, Sweden and Greece have more than tripled their prewar size; the fleets of Denmark and Spain haye more than doubled; Italy shows an increase of almost 93%, while the balance of the tanker fleets of the larger maritime hatidns are at or below the relative increase shown by the US privately-owned fie^L ' • . • ;; Idled by strike of 3,500 tug and barge members, these three tugs sit it out at Pier 8, East River. Ap­ proximately 450 tugs and barges in the Port of New York are covered by the tie-up. Other ports on the East Coast are similarly affected. Membcjrs of United Marine Division struck when employers refused to boost 81^ cents an hour offer. ' The entire port of New York was shut tighter than a drum yesterday when striking tug and barge workers threw picket lines around all major commercial piers in the harbor area. The pickets, members of the United Marine Division, ILA, won immediate support from rank and file longshoremen,* — Seafairers and others who refused to cross their picket lines. Harbor workers in this and other ports have been on strike for a week in a contract dispute with tug, lighter and barge operators. Dur­ ing the first week of the strike in New York, 100 ocean-going vessels Seafarers in all ports on January 28 ratified the new stan­ docked without tugs and 96 went dard tanker agreement and gave a vote of thanks to the SIU out. Negotiating Committee for bringing home the best contract No Talks Slated •* Meanwhile, negotiations between in the industry. the union and the operators had The Seafarers were unani­ raises for all hands, better over­ not been resumed. Consequently, mous in their praise of the time rates and an improved divid­ the union decided to tighten up the new pact, which continued a sub­ ing line between the two overtime strike by picketing the docks stantial wage and overtime boost rates, as well as greatly bettered proper. Steps have been taken to as well as substantial general and working rules. halt docking of ships without tugs working rule improvements for all The complete new tanker agree­ as the result of accidents at two crewmembers. ment was printed as a 12-page sup­ city-own^^d piers. The ratification of the tanker- plement in the January 23 issue of The heart of the contract dispute agreement came only a few weeks the SEAFARERS LOG, thus giving is the question of across-the-board after the membership ratified the Seafarers a chance to read and wage increases. Before'Hhe strike new standard freighter agreement, study the new pact before they was called the union had reduced which also featured substantial pay voted on it. its original demands to 25 cents an hour. The operators' counter-oifer araounted to BVi cents hourly. Since the start of the strike no YOU and the SIU additional concessions have been offered by the employers. CONSTITUTION wi;;;s«iiW is';-: .. Also at stake in the dispute are various changes in working condi­ tions and other clauses of the agreements. Aside from docking and undockFrom Articlo XIV ing of ocean-going vessels, the Soction 6 union members operate barges from New Jersey rail yards and W refineries to New York City proper. These barges carry the bulk of coal and oil supplies to the city, as well as large quantities of food and produce. floor by Other ports affected by the strike on the East Coast include Norfolk and Philadelphia, as well as the inland grain port of Albany, NY. All Ports Ratify New SIU Tanker Contract Meeting Night Everg 2 Weeks Thw* or* no pormanont moot­ ing diairmon in tho SIU. At ovory momborshfp mooting d r<ow chair­ man is oloctod, and undor provisions oisowfim in tho con^ stitution, any fflombor prosont at tho mooting can nwninoto himsoF, and stand tor oloction as mooting diairman. Regular membership meet­ ings in SIU headquarters and at aU branches are held every second Wednesday night at 7 PM. The schedule for the next few nileetings is as follows: February II, February 25, March 11, March 25. All Seafarers registered on the shipping list are required to attend the . 3 •|| �SEAFARERS Pas* Sis District Membership Okays Tailying Committee's Report on A&G Election Seafarers in membership meetings in aU ports on January 28 voted full approval of the report of the headquarters tallying committee on the Union elections. Adoption of the report by the membership makes official the 49'election winners. During the two-month election 75 Seafarers sought-o the headquarters and port po­ sitions up for election. Those elected who are in new posts are now in the process of taking over their assignments. Be­ sides the new positions that were put on the ballot this year for the first time, there have been some changes in previously-existing elec­ tive posts. Committee Chosen Jan. U The six-man headquarters com­ mittee, that was elected at the January 14 membership meeting counted all ballots from all ports and checked the port tally sheets submitted by the outport tally com­ mittees. The committee report shows that a total of 5,717 votes was cast in the District at large. Those elected will serve for a two-year terra in headquarters and in the various outports of the At­ lantic and Gulf District. Officers in SIU Districts such as the SUP, Canadian District, Great Lakes and others are chosen in separate elec­ tions by the district membership involved. Members of the headquarters committee were: Roderick Smith and Angus Campbell, deck depart­ ment; Joseph Falasca and James Purcell, engine; and Donald Mease and Stanley Schuyler, stewards. The full text of the committee's re­ port is carried on this page, while the port by port breakdown of the voting will be found on page 23. Report Itost Baggage Cheek Seafarers who lose baggage checks for gear checked at any SIU baggage room should notify that particular hall right away so that no one can improperly cla|in the baggage with that check. Headquarters officials advise you to do this immediately to avoid loss of your gear and/or trouble claiming it later on. Make sure you notify the hall where the baggage was checked as soon as you find out you've lost the check. Tallying Committee's Report We, the undersigned Tallying Committee, duly elected at the regular business meeting of January 14, 1953, at Headquarters, submit the following report and recommendations: All used ballots from all ports were counted and a correct tally is submitted herein. An asterisk has been placed beside the names of the candidates who were elected to office. « Ballots, used and unused, in each port were checked and a correct check is submitted herein. It is to be pointed out to the membership that this Committee, Upon checking the port tally sheets, found that the reports submitted by the out-port Committees were reconciled with the Headquarters Com­ mittee report, except that reconciliation was not possible in one case. That case involved the twenty-three (23) votes cast in Norfolk on November 23, 1952. The Norfolk Tallying Committee included, in its totals, the above twenty^-three (23) votes. However, a check of the official list of the men who voted that day Indicates that&nest Goodwin, Book No. G-118, was accidentally allowed to vote twice. Obviously, since our elections are secret, there is no way by which only those two irregular votes could be voided. Therefore, acting under the authority of Section 11 of Article XIII of the old Constitution, which governed this election, the Headquarters Tallying Committee had no choice and voided the entire balloting in Norfolk for that day. That accounts for the difference of twenty-three- (23) votes between the total Norfolk votes reported by the Norfolk Committee and the total Norfolk votes reported by the Headquar­ ters Tallying Committee. However, it is emphasized to the membership that the voiding of these votes in no way changes the final results of the election. Port Boston New York Ballet Numbers Used Ballots Unused and Returned Ballots Lost 0 Ballots Voided 0 Votes Cast 1— 132 133— 250 132 5251—6850 7500—7651 7652—7700 1751 Philedclphla 251— 500 6851—6908 6909—7000 1 0 308 Baltimore 501—1173 1174—1500 0 0 673 Norfolk 1501—1600 .1601—1750 o 23 77 0 Savannah 1751—1899 1900—2000 . 0 149 0 Tampa 2001—2158 2159—22.50 158 0 o Mobile 2251—2858 2859—3250 0 New Orleans 3251—4250 7001—7268 • 7237—7500 0 0 1266 Galveston 4251—4454 4455—4500 0 0 204 San Francisco 4501—4663 4664—4750 0 0 163 Wilmington 4751—4881 4882—5000 0 131 Seattle 5001—5097 5098—6000 0 0 87 FuU copies of the reports contained in this document with original signatures are on file in Headquarters Office of the Union. Roderick Smith. S-18 Joseph Faiasco. F.4B Donald Mease, M-704 Angus CampbeU, C-217 James PurceU. P-17 Stanley Schuyler. S-16a (Continued on page 23) if: Cattoon History Of The SIU February 9,19SS LOG UNION TALK By KEITH TERPE It's undoubtedly more than an idle rumor that the heads of Atiantic Refining and the represent* atives of the AMEU are again huddled in "negoti­ ations" on subjects of interest to Atlantic tankermen. As usual, no advance notice has been given of these "talks," but we are happy to fill in the details as we get them. One thing is obvious, however. The Atlantic-AMEU chain of command is apparently quite worried by the way the SIU is steadily bolstering its initial organizing successes, or they wouldn't be so secretive about their current doings. The latest "negotiations," coming as they do just three months after the last round of talks completed early in November, is an attempt to put the AMEU a step ahead of the SIU. This is always the pattern when company and company union get together. The company benevo­ lently hands out "gains" while the union pats itself on the back to build up its courage. Ttiis is no new Uctic, but it does conform to the pattern which these cosy company-union set-ups follow. i The major items talked about by the key manipulators, it wrould seem are a general increase in wages that would move ahead of the gains In the new SIU standard tanker agreement plus a minimum 60-day paid vacation for all hands each year. This then is Atlantic's answer to the SIU's top agreement in the tanker industry. > 'Surprise Package' Whether the company will actually commit Itself to granting such a package remains to be seen, but the possibility of it raises a great deal of speculation. Why. if not for the legitimate gains just won by the SIU, is Atlantic suddenly so concerned with conditions in the fleet? Their benevolence will be transparent to everyone, in the fleet. If they're so frantic to keep a jump ahead of the SIU, they must figure they have something to lose if they don't act to stop the SIU's organ­ izing push. They probably calculate, and rightly so, that proper contract enforcement and settlement of beefs SIU style, will be far more costly than the bones they throw to Atlantic men. The way they operate, a general wage increase and a gratuitous 60-day paid vacation probably would be cheaper because discriminatory firings and mysterous upgrading and downgrading of employees in and out of favor would more than compensate for it. Furthermore, since the AMEU officials are little miore than company strawbosses with their own letterhead, the company will probably be able to put over a few more slick deals, tlie same as they did last faljL Won a Sizable Losa ' '' In one remarkable instance of "union collective bargaining," the AMEU "negotiated" a $15 monthly pay increase for the ordinary daymen and wipcrff, but these same ratings had to give up four hours' OT on Saturday mornings. The way it figured out, they "gained" $180 annually while losing $282.88. in the same 12 months. It's easy to see why Atlantic tankermen didn't think they got such a bargain there. In passing, a brief comment is in order on a bill (S. 603) just intro­ duced in the US Senate. The measure, an attempt to outlaw labor spying, prescribes penalties of two years in jail, a $5,000 fine or both for this offense. Introduced by Sen. James £. Murray and four cosponsors, it is designed to overcome the ineffectiveness of the TaftHartley Act, which merely calls for a cease-and-desist order as the maximum penalty. In presenting the bill. Sen. Murray noted that his labor subcommittee had found "widespread evidence of labor espio­ nage" in many fields of industry. One of these fields undoubtedly was the East coast oil tanker indus­ try, on which the SIU presented considerable testimony in 1950 relat­ ing to the anti-union apparatus created by Cities Service to fight the SIU's organizing drive in the fleet. It was particularly unsuccessful, incidentally, and we hope the appearance of the proposed legislation at^ this time will serve as a warning to others who may try the same shenanigans. SiU Kouts The Bureaucrats No. 30 I .' 1; Still trying to maintain its power after the war, the WSA began spewing out orders by the hundreds. It tried to revive its "efficiency exams" to re­ examine all seamen's papers and to perpetuate its elaborate physical exam set-up. The SIU met and defeated these WSA power grabs. <. Then, the WSA and shipowners tried to sneak In a foreign, rider which would offset the terms of ' SIU contracts. The Seafarers answered with the largest single job action ever staged. Some 107. sbips were tied iip tight as Seafarers refused te ' sign bh in ports along all coast*, ' N/: v ' In mid-April, 1946, the shipowners and the WSA realized that their sneak attack had failed. They agreed to aU the Seafareir' demands. The rephras­ ing pi the riders on SiU 1ibips, ind the other bene-; fits won, ^et .the pattern for ^e entire industry-^ , ' Once more the SIU was leading the way,, , j V- •• "j.''4- • 7. �•p Febriurr 6, 195S SEAFARERS Fage Severn LOG Crew Aids Stranded Filipinos TAFT WOULD AMEND T-H LAW—Senator Taft has submitted a list of proposed amendments to the Taft-Hartley Act in response to demands for changes in the law. Including among his proposed changes are those that would permit strikers to vote in representation elections along with the men who crossed picket lines and took their jobs; a clause softening restrictions on the secondary boycott; a requirement that management representatives take non-Communist oaths along with labor leaders; and a clause permitting Communist Party members to be dred from drms under union shop contracts. Taft also suggests enlarging the National Labor Relations Board to make it "more con­ servative," and making the NLRB counsel independent of the Board, a move bitterly opposed by unions. ' ' t- COMMUNIST LEADERS, REMINGTON, CONVICTED—Thirteen Communist "second string" leaders have been convicted of conspiracy charges after a trial that lasted for several months. The convictions were on the same basis as those of Eugene Dennis and other top CP leaders in the now-famous trial that was held before Judge Harold Medina. Those convicted were denied bail on appeal on the grounds that some of the Party leaders in the first trial jumped bail and apparently fled the country. At the same time a jury convicted former Government economist William Remington of perjury when he denied having been a party member or having passed secret documents to Communist agents. <t SOUTH AFRICA PREMIER ASKS DICTATORIAL POWERS— Premier Daniel Malan of the Union of South Africa has asked that country's parliament to give him authority to suspend all laws and rule for one year by proclamation. The request is expected to be bitterly fought by the opposition party which represents the English element in the country. Malan's request is thought to be prompted by the opposition of Indian, mixed blood and negro minority groups to his policies of segregation and denial of voting rights. t, ^ i EISENHOWER ENDS FORMOSA NEUTRALITY—President Eisen­ hower has ordered the US 7th Fleet out fit the Straits of Formosa, where it had been neutralizing the island to prevent attacks by the Chinese Communists on the island or by the Nationalists on the main­ land. The move was thought to pave the way for possible Chinese Nationalists raids on the mainland, or^at the least, to worry the Com­ munists into tying down part of their armies there. Several countries expressed uneasiness at the move, fearing that it might lead to exten­ sion of the Korean War. , i, t> NEW YORK CELEBRATES 300th BIRTHDAY—The nation's largest city celebrated the 300th anniversary of its incorporation in cere­ monies participated^ in by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. It was or. February 2, 1653 that the town of New Amsterdam was formally set up at the tip of lower Manhattan Island, including the area around the old SIU hall on Beaver Street. TOP DEFENSE AIDS SELL I^TOCK—Charles E. Wilson of General Motors was confirmed as Secretary of Defense by the Senate after he agreed to sell 2^ million worth of General Motors Stock. Similarly, the new Secretaries of the Army and Navy agreed to dispose of their stockholdings in companies doing business with the Government. The decisions came after it was apparent that the Senate wouldn't confirm them as cabinet appointees otherwise, since the law specifically forbids a Government official to have an interest in a firm that holds Govern­ ment contracts. The crew of a Filipino ship that was stranded in Indonesia without a cent for food, is eating agaip thanks to the aid of Seafarers aboard the Steel Surveyor (Isthmian). A quick tarpaulin muster among officers and crew produced enough for all necessities plus a little money left over for then stranded men. up for some time in the port of was reduced to desperate straits. As a result, the master of Djakarta because of legal difficul­ All their clothing had been sold the vessel, A. S. Bombasi, wrote a ties concerning sale of the vessel. for food and they had no more re­ letter of thanks and gratitude to Their pay had been cut off and all sources to fall back on. The Sur­ the crew for their timely aid. supplies had been halted. veyor gang stepped into the breech Pay Cut Off By the time the Surveyor by supplying the Filipinos with The Filipino ship had been tied reached port the Filipino crew necessary supplies of food, cloth­ ing and cigarettes. Thanks Pays Bills As crewmember A1 Arnold put it, "Our slopchest bills are a little higher than usual, but that's offset by the letter of thanks from their skipper." The skipper, in his letter de­ A typhoon coupled with extremely high tid^s last week clared: "Permit me to retaliate in brought on floods and storms in England and coastal Europe behalf of my whole crew our sinthat affected millions and has resulted in about 1,500 deaths cerest gratitude for all the good things you have done for us. as well as thousands still miss--^— ing. years before the land that has "I could only wish and hope that Extremely heavy seas struck been inundated by the sea will be you would never have the same shipping in the area, and resulted usable for agriculture once more. predicament that we Ijave encoun­ in the loss of several small vessels. They estimated that, in the Neth­ tered in this country. Some day A British coastal liner went down erlands alone, over a' million per­ we may cross our paths and meet off the Irish Coast with a loss of sons were routed from their again, and thereby have the op­ homes. portunity of repaying you." almost 150 persons. No SIU Ships Hurt No SIU ships were reported in trouble in the area. However, one SlU-manned vessel reporting any trouble was the Fairhope (Water­ man) which ran aground off the West Coast of Mexico, Howeyer, the sea invaded miles of countryside in England, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, routing millions of people from their homes. The death toll was reported at about 1,500, but thou­ sands of persons were reported "still missing." All of th^ areas have been put 15 foS5\ZI£ under emergency status by their Governments, and in Belgium and OKOCBSCMSE WSAfie the Dunkirk area of France, con­ ditions have approached martial law. ^ S>AmSFACrpMOPB.I.O Food, mattresses, blankets, med­ ical supplies, and other equipment M£V IS CMiBGecAU. have been rushed to all the areas, although it was reported that the floods are receding, and "the worst AT rne NBW HALL ... is over." Particularly In the Netherlands, where a large part of the system of dikes was destroyed, and in Belgium, officials reported that it probably will take a number of Sea Chases Millions in European Floods fUS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Buy Quality Furniture '. Don't be a sucker when you go out to buy furniture. Good furniture costs a great deal of money and needs tb be shopped for carefully and with judgment. There's also a lot of poor-quality furniture on the market and . it can cost a Seafarer's family much disappointment and • expense if it buys the wrong furniture and from the wrong ' store. February Is the month of furniture sales and a good time to shop for household needs. Some furniture prices . have started to go up again—especially on bedroom itlrnltufe. Upholstered living .^oom furniture and dinette sets are now a little less expensive than last year. It's not only when you buy furniture but where that counts. Generally the best places to shop for furniture • are neighborhood stores, specialty furniture stores and • department stores. Ifs important to steer clear of install­ ment stores—that is stores specializing in credit and low ; down payments. Their prices are generally high for what they give you, and the quality of their furniture is often extremely poor. They use a lot of tricks on customers, ' especially the common practice of advertising a special ; and then trying to "trade up" customers to higher-priced ' goods. If an installment-store salesman "talks down" some advertised Special you came in to see, and urges something more expensive, that's your cue to watch out. It's a fact that department stores traditionally mark Up , the wholesale prices of furniture by two-thirds but credit stores have a traditional markup of 100 per cent. Thiis ' the departnaent store bharges you $100 on the average for : a chair that costs $60 wholesale, but the installment specialist charges $120 for that chair. Avoid Ornate Heavy Furniture: Gone, fortunately, are the old days when some unscrupulous dealers hid lead bars in furniture because old-time families judged quality by weight. Today's trend is to smaller houses, and the most suitable new modern furniture is scaled smaller, lighter in weight, simple in design, and altogether easier to care for. It uses newer but stronger material like shaped plywood and foam rubber, and sturdy crimpedwire springs. Such furniture has unbroken lines, un­ adorned surfaces, no carving to collect dust, and is easy to move for housecleaning. One of the simplest new chairs consists of just a canvas sling on a metal rod frame, but it's comfortable because of its architecture. It has no deep coil-spring upholstery to require repairs from time to time, needs no slip-covers, has no wood surface to polish. When the sling becomes soiled simply slip it off the frame and into the tub. Wood furniture in light finishes doesn't show dust and finger marks as readily as. dark finishes^ Be especially suspicious of very ornate furniture which is massive in size, has much carving and "waterfall" and other fancy veneers. The idea of such flashy design is to dazzle yoii so you don't notice the poor construction Clues to Quality: The way ftimiture is finished is a tipoff on how well it's constructed. Well-made pieces have depth obtained from rubbing and not merely the high gloss of varnish. In living, room furniture, it's best to avoid buying socalled "suites." You can get better buys picking out in­ dividual chafrs and sofas. They don't have to match as long as they harmonize. Especially avoid complete room sets like "21-plece sets" advertised by installment houses. Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying These sets are built up by throwing in cheap lamps, pictures, etc. Some good values in separate upholstered chairs and sofas are available in the current February sales. In up­ holstered furniture, avoid pile fabrics like mohair which are costly and hold dust. Good choices in coverings that are both smart-looking and durable are cotton tapestry, linen, and denim. Also avoid the loosely-woven novelty fabrics sometimes found on "modern" furniture. They wear poorly. Plastic-coated fabrics are more durable and less likely to tear than plastic film. In bedroom furniture, well-constructed pieces have backs and undersides sandpapered smooth, and secured with screws and drilled holes. Especially avoid chairs and other pieces that are merely nailed together. The joinings should be dowel or mortise-and-tenon construc­ tion. (A dowel is a piece of hardwood fitting into holes in two joining pieces; In the mortise-and-tenon joint, one piece fits into a rectangular slot in the other.) Drawers are another good clue to quality. Look for a thin sheet of wood called dustproofing between the draw­ ers, important not only because it keeps out dust but as a sign the manufacturer took pains with the construction. Dovetailed drawers are preferable to those in which the back is just slipped into a slot; a center drawer guide is preferable to side guides. Other signs of good construc­ tion are corner blocks under seats and table tops and genuine brass hardware. (Test it with a magnet; it won't stick to real brass.) It always pays to do extra comparison-shopping when buying an expensive item like furniture. Experts- advis* shopping at least three stores to get an idea of which has best comparative values. �I f ••• ^*** '^ ^ SEAFARERS LOG Wniary •. 1M» Trieste—Jewel Of The Adriatic By FRENCHY MICHELET BC IP Now that the officials have completed the formalities of clearing our vessel, let's go ashore and see a bit of Trieste. These miles of very modern concrete docks and sheds, each serviced by a host of massive cranes, suggest that maybe Mussolini foimd time to do more than just posture Caesar-hke on balconies and guess wrong• in the last war, because Trieste' I am a writer and that I would was an Italian city in his day like to know what the man is eat­ and its modern facilities are in a ing and how the woman went about cooking it. I show them my notes. large measure his work. As I emerge from the gate of the The entire family solemnly ex­ wharves—a completely walled-in amines the note book and then look area of a good many miles—I find at me and it's plain from their ad­ that it is the noon hour and that miring glances that they regard me hundreds of longshoremen have as some sort of a superior being— preceded me and are now strung a reaction which for some sti'ange out for at least a mile in either reason is wholly confined to people direction in a park that runs paral­ who can't read. I see that they lel to the' docks on the opposite don't read English, so I try an­ side of the street. They are all other tack. I call loudly for the eating their lunches from pails host and order wine—^vintage wine, tliat have been brought to them yet! This brings a grinning reac­ tion from the, whole family. "The by their families. I cross the street to a bar that Italians, like the French, think boasts maybe thirty tables strung nothing of putting wine in the out on the sidewalk with umbrellas baby's bottle if it cries and it's over them. Each table is now oc­ not time for a bottle. Soon I'm cupied by a worker and his family. deep in the confidence of the trio. I approach a table where a verita­ 1 learn that one dinner pail con­ ble Hercules is seated, stripped to tains hard boiled eggs sliced up the waist, and devouring great in a tomato sauce made by first mouthfuls of spaghetti that would braising onions and garlic in oil strangle a lesser man while his and then adding the tomatoes. devoted family looks on ,in vary­ This is permitted to simmer for ing degrees of solicitude—the wife quite a while. Then the sliced up evidently determined to see that eggs are added. The other pail every ounce of the at least five contains a mountain of spaghetti pounds of food is faithfully stowed swimming in the same sauce. Yet An aerial view of the "woiidng side" of Trieste where the ocean-colng ships unload eargo for tho inaway aboard her man while a another container has a dozen tematloniJ city. green peppers brushed with olive sweet-faced little darling of per­ haps six years of age looks at her oil and popped into the oven for a Adriatic by way of the Gull of he was master of all Trieste or There's an open market plate daddy with her heart in her eyes. few minutes. There's also a great Trieste. Tergeste as the Roman world knew that covers several acres on the slab of Italian-style bread that has Froper Family That milling mob of several it, and of a host of other mighty port side of the canal. Many of been liberally smeared with melted This is indeed the family as na­ butter into which a clove of garlic thousand people of mixed Italian cities of the Empire .as weU. the boats are unloading merchan­ ture intended it should be. Sort has been squeezed. The wife tells and Slavic extraction who are mak­ August must content himself with dise for the stalls. A bewildering of reminds me of the time when me that this, too, should be popped ing this cool August evening re­ considerably less ground in this array of goods is offered for sale here. You might fancy yourself on my own little nieces were babies into the oven if it's to be con­ sound with their excited prattle latteivday August. Knock on the tombs of the two the Lower East Side in. New York and thought their uncle the wisest sumed immediately. All this is and laughter In the Piazzia across of mortals. They have since grown washed down with huge slugs of the way probably don't own an Napoleons. Tell them that Trieste except for the air of cleanliness up and learned better, unfortu­ vino rosso. 1 must try it sometime acre of Trieste among the lot of is no longer a French possession. that pervades the atmosphere. Here them but they seem happy enough It won't bother them at all. They are real lettuce and. tomatoes, not nately. Nature sure fouled up on an unsuspecting crew. for all of their obvious poverty. have learned the true value of all the wooden-tasting junk that they when she failed to provide that peddle Stateside. America has children should remain such and It's good to stroll along here in Certainly none of the Illustrious earthly conquests. Trieste has known all the vicis­ succeeded In breeding the bestadults be fashioned from some the cool of this lovely summer departed who have owned It lock, other material. evening and drink in the fragrant stock and barrel in the past are situdes of an Old World city. A looking and worst - tasting vege­ I open the conversation In my breeze that has wandered in from any the better for It now. historian has noted that the bar­ tables OB the face of the globe. best pidgin Italian.' I explain that the gently heaving bosom of the When Augustus reigned in Rome barians were hammering away at But then everything is of the hot­ her gates fifty-two years before house variety with us. Look at all the birth of Christ. Much of her those lovely dolls trotting around subsequent annals are crowded Times Square — more pulchritude with accounts of bloodshed and and less femininity than you'll terror. Today Italy and Yugo­ find pound for pound anywhere on slavia glare at one another from earth. As Artist In Labor their respective borders while the Allied Powers occupy the city be­ That great mouldering pile of tween and compel an uneasy truce marble and stone that looms across between the would-be belligerents. the way Is the far-famed cathedral iQuay Front of San- Gulsto. Parts of this an­ This quay that fronts the sea for cient structure were abuilding several miles .provides the wharf­ when Clovls embraced Christianity age for numerous small craft that fifteen hundred years ago. A little ply the adjacent waters xmd groupi of local yokels are peering touch at ports like Venice and over the shoulder of a harassed other Adriatic cities. The great artist who is attempting to capture ocean-going vessels are all berthed the elusive charm of the cathedral on the other side of the city. That in oils. He must feel a trifle silly is, all but the United States Navy, to be daubing away before an au­ The Navy uses a pier here that dience who can compare his work runs several hundred feet but into with Cellini and Titian and the the brink where two cans and a dozens of other giants who stalked cruiser are now moored. A jam- the earth in the age of the Tltians. fest is in progress aboard the •yhere's a gorgeous little i^l cruiser. among the crowd of spectators Some bright lad In Public Rela­ worrying the artist who is simply tions has evidently hit upon the out of this screwy world. She's happy idea of supplementing the built like a forty-dollar mule. How­ grkin diet that ships like ours are ever she has evidently been read­ providing with a little food for ing American magazines because the sou}. It's working very well she has disfigured herself with one too. I haven't found Americans of those abominable horse's tail welcome/anywhere as they are hairdos. This style was evidently n Trieste since before the war.- set by some stringy-haired hag Strolling along the waterfront who is bent, on making all the 1 or perhaps half a mile I ruii into a cuter dolls spot her a few pointr canal that extends from the Gulf in the game of life. I think that back Into the city proper for may- all the dolls who copy this horse's )e a dozen Squares. The water is tail coiffure bnly. stmceed in prov­ literally covered with small craft ing that they have much -iir conivIn the {otemma^n ud women longshore workers bag grain nnloaded from tho ship aithe right. One wonders how they ma^ge to men with- the end of the horse's The grain is li^d flHim the ships by cranes and dropped into the hoppers. In his aitide Ikondiz de­ maneuver when entering or leay- anatomy on which the tail is ususcribes a lonchiUme Interview withi one of the longshoremen of Triesta, * • - • 'A ' •J'.:- • •. . .... r. �••;s JVMiraMy f. im SEAFARERS CM • IPG race ](^e IC ,1 • • r. - ;.'>l I • •. U; RIDING HIGH in a wind, Joseph Heckl looks over a lifeboat's stern. ALCOA PLANTER'S electrician, Jim Hand, looks over the wares carried by a pack mule in an open public mar­ ket in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. •I CATAHOULA has Lee, OS, and Jess Joy, bosun, working out on deck. DEL SANTOS' hardy crew includes: L. Williamson, J. Wolff and "Red" (L-R. standing), and Bob Bannister, A1 Brindley and "Gene" (L-R, kneeling). ROSARIO gets a real pounding in the engine room as T. E. Frazier, oiler, swings a 20pound sledge with a will. W. Addison, oUer, is in the background. The third man in this hard-working group was not identified. STEEL ADVOCATE'S chief electrician (left) smiles while bearded "Whitey" Jaggers, OS, takes time out on the Far East run to read the LOG. J •m d meeting as crewmembers-iake the floor to SHIP'S DELEGATE Hany Utratil on the Abiqua takes the floor at the meeting to give his views of the activities of the voyage. ' •; .^vl �l-in'.ilr I.--.' Pare Toi SEAFARERS LOG Febniarr 8, 195S jHMtr jtfPORrs m: 5®-. position and growing importance Wilmington: box needed to be cleared out and New Orleans: ' of this major Gulf port. stores put back in their proper The NO Board of Commissioners places. All stores had been thrown reported grain shipments through into box without regard to their this port during December totaled nature; eggs were left in the pas­ 9,104,000 bushels, an increase of sageway while potatoes had been Things are still moving along on stored in the ice box. During the last two weeks ship­ 1,895,000 bushels over the cor­ For the past two weeks shipping an even keel here with not too A new refrigerator was promised ping has been off somewhat, but responding period of the previous has been only fair in this port. The much to report on shipping except to be on board before sailing, so it is expected to improve now that year. Grain cargoes cleared the only hot item in this area has been that it has been fair, afthough not that the ship could sail without the Carnival season is in full swing Public Grain Elevator in 39 ships the weather, but the men who are attaining the heights of our two any beefs. Deck engineer was or­ and many New Orleans members bound for more than a dozen for­ sticking around are sweating out previous reports. Still, I haven't dered by the chief engineer to go are coming ashore to celebrate the eign countries, including Germany, their favorite runs. Prospects for seen anyone around here suffering to work on the drains in order to occasion with family and friends. Holland, Brazil, Japan, En^nd, the future look a little brighter. Belgium, Mexico, Norway, Portu­ have sinks in working order before from malnutrition. A whole fiock of in-transits in­ The Mardi Gras season tradi­ gal, Ireland, Italy and Israel. More the ship left port. The food in tionally is a time for merrymaking than 46,000 miscellaneous ship­ clude: Steel Apprentice and Steel During the past two weeks 19 ships have paid off, 16 ships have boxes had to be restored, pronto, by New Orleanians and thousands ments went to various ports in the Chemist (Isthmian); Atlantic Water signed on, and 10 ships are In- but all beefs were settled to the of visitors who congregate here West Indies and Central America. and Gulf Water (Metro); Yorkmar, satisfaction of the crew. ' Seamar, Massmar, and Marymar for the occasion. To Seafarers on transits. Once From the American Waterways ^Calmar); San Mateo Victory and New TV Room the beach it is again we want to The new television room has also the signal Operators, Inc., came a report that Burbank Victory (Eastern); Oceanmention the fine been a great help in keeping the for an upturn in freight traffic on eight Louisiana star (Dolphin); W. E. Downing condition In men on the beach happy. The shipping. A num­ rivers, canals, and connecting chan­ (State Fuel); Bienville, Fairland, which the ships' men have been very cooperative ber of New Or­ nels in this vicinity exceeded one Fairhope, Fairport, and Raphael delegates and in keeping their hall tidy. We had leans sailors usu­ billion tons in 1951, latest year Semmes (Waterman); Santa Vencrews ai'e bring­ seven blood donors for one of our ally prefer to for which figures are available. etia (Elam); Fort Hoskins (Cities ' ing in the vessels. members who was in the Brighton stay aboard their Mississippi River traffic headed Service); and Binghamton Victory So much for ship­ ships during the the list with 72,510,690 tons. The (Bull). Marine Hospital, but the day of ping at the moLegitimate Beefs Christmas and Intracoastal Waterway was second operation came and the patient ' ment. EiSfiv-ivS McNelce with 35,53ti,198 tons and Lake fiew the coop. The donors gave New Year holi­ To make the job easier for those All is quiet on EUlson days, electing to Charles Deepwater Channel was involved and to give the best rep­ the labor front with only some their blood to the blood bank for third d^ith 13,831,810. resentation, we would like to stres/i very minor economic action being some other man who may be In get off for the Mardi Gras instead. Blow Stacks need of it at some other time. again that personalities should be During the last period we had suffered by the fire-fighters at the City authorities have started kept out of Union business. We We had a couple of Atlantic seven payoffs, five sign-ons, and present time. We do not look for too much to come out of this, hut ships in this port since the last 16 ships calling in-transit. Payoffs more rigid enforement of a local have time and again gone to ships we hope the guys get . an Increase meeting. Men of these ships visited were on the Alcoa Pioneer (Alcoa); ordinance against ships blowing to settle urgent beefs which turned in pay in any event. With one ex­ the Federal and discussed SIU Del Santos and Del Mar (Missis­ their stacks in the harbor. 'The out to be a difference between in­ ception, everything is back to nor­ conditions with some of the crew sippi); Antinous (Waterman); Cata­ Safety Commission said it had dividuals. This creates a hardship mal since the mayor was success­ of that ship. The Atlantic men houla (National Navigation); and complaints of damage to water­ for men who have legitimate beefs. Local 50 of the lATSE is stiU ful in meeting with the municipal were favorably impressed by our Bloomfield's Neva West and Marie front property from soot shower­ employees la"St week. The majority working conditions, methods of Hamill. The Alcoa Pioneer and the ing down on areas near the river on strike and men from both the of these' people were taken back settling beefs, and finishing pay­ Del Valle, Del Sol, Del Monte, and when ships clear their tubes of SIU and the SUP have helped to the Del Mar (Mississippi) signed carbon deposits in the harbor, man the picket lines from time to and there is a possibility that they offs with a minimum of delays. which is a violation of the ordi­ time. on. Booklets Popular will get paid for the time they Tlie fast-growing fleets of Japan­ nance. The present maximum fine In-transits were the Pennant, were on strike. We hope so at any The booklets for up-grading of ese and Greek shipping has halted for the offense is $100 and fines rate. unlicensed personnel are very pop­ Pegasus, Cavalier, Pilgrim, and all ore shipments in American bot­ assessed against those found guilty Corsair (Alcoa); Steel Navigator ular in this port. They are the Contracts Offered Soon toms. A year ago, 75 per cent of of the practice have been from $25 Del Valle, Del Sol and There is nothing to report on nearest thing to having a school (Isthmian); the ore was hauled by American to $50. Del Monte (Mississippi); Seatrain the new building since we have for the members. The weather has New Jersey and. Savannah (Seaoperators. This port has seen no Hospitalized Man been very mild for this neck of not started to work on the renova­ US ship haul an ore cargo in six train); Morning Light, Andrew members are confined to months. tions as yet. We have heard from the woods. We are having rain Jackson and Monarch of the Seas theSeveral Moreover, these ships are USPHS hospital here, but no headquarters • that the plans will when we should be up to our necks (Waterman); Evelyn (Bull); and cases of serious illness were re­ making inroads on general freight, be offered for contracts in a very in snow. We don't mind the rain Eastern's Massillon Victory. big strides. ported and those undergoing treat­ as well, in short time. All hands are anxious­ so much. At least, we don't have Overtime Dispute ment seemed to be in a cheerful Carnival Early ly awaiting to move in and I know to travel to the hall on skis. A motion was presented to have frame of mind. Oldtimer Charlie S. White is in good spirits that this is one building that will in D. The Carnival season began ear­ Lowe was hospitalized briefiy for a a clarification made on the split­ the hospital. This fellow always be appreciated by all the member­ has something to do; if he's not lier than usual this year with the checkup, but his condition was ting of cargo overtime among ship. While the agreement states painting he's making leather wal­ first ball on Dec. 27, Balls have been found to be satisfactory and he is FWTs. that all overtime shfill be divided As usual, we wandered around lets. He also gets into an experi­ staged almost nightly by the vari­ visiting the hall daily. the hall chatting with various old= mental mood once in a while and ous Carnival societies since Jan. 2. Seafarers on the beach were as equally as posible, some firemen timers on the beach and in doing gets himself a new-style haircut. The first of the colorful parades asked to serve as blood donors for have not agreed to rotate watches. so we noted the following men When I last saw him he had just for which New Orleans is famous the wife of brother Max Cuevas We hope something is done about who are waiting for berths in this shaved all his hair off after having will be held Feb. 8 and will be and responded in typical SIU style. this. Leo Newman, our nomination part: Ely Hanover, Elmer Bamhill, a special Sioux Indian cut and a followed by day and night proces­ Only one donor was required,'"howLeslie Brilhart, Jerry McNeice, Ed beard. Others in the hospital in­ sions until the season closes with ever, and since brother Louis Es­ for "Seafarer of the Week," has Biemiller, Fritz Bantz, Walter Am­ clude J. Flaherty, K. Harding and the coronation of Rex, King of the trada was the first to come for­ been a member of the SIU since 1944, He former^ Carnival, at the Rex Ball, Feb. 17. ward he was chosen to help out man, John Flynn, Albert Hawkins, J. A. Duffy. ly shipped out Charles Gill, Joseph Vujlech, and Oldtimers on the beach include: This day, actually, is the day of in the emergency. Mrs. Cuevas is of Philadelphia, Albert Phisterer, Mardi Gras and all activities in reported to be much improved. Leo Rams, R. Bums, A. Arsenault, but has been a Nat Cartwright, Hay Ellison, and A. Forcier, A. Remos, R. Lee, S. this port city will center around • Earl .Sheppard West Coast man the Carnival with fun and merry­ Howard Abell have been readmit­ Baltimore Fort Agent Greedridge, E. Graham, A. Trotsince 1946. While making holding sway until mid­ ted after having been discharged man, C. McCarthy, Bob Murphy, 4. 4.- t the Mediterrane­ and V. Warren, who is thinking night when all festivities cease for recently from the hospital. Brother Boston: an ports are his seriously of-going into the taxicab the beginning of the Lenten Sea­ Cartwright is scheduled to Under­ favorites, Lee son. go further surgery. business. has become a Lindsey J. Williams Recent reports from public and James Sheehan member of the Newman New Orleans Fort Agent Boston Port Agent private agencies point up the sound Yokohama shut­ tle boys that are slowly building Shipping has been quiet since up out here. the last meeting. We had enough Korean Vet ships in but not many men are Lee has been through all the quitting. Very few men are quit­ strikes and beefs in the Union arid ting at the payoff. We don't know is a veteran of the Korean war what to expect in the way of ship­ Ray White. Agent Phone 3-1323 FORT WILLIAM....IISH Syndicate Ave, with three battle stars to his cred­ SIU, A&6 District ping in the next period, but pros­ Ontario Phone: 3-3221 WILMINGTON. CaUf 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-2874 PORT COLBORNB.,.....>103 Durham St, it. After a year in Korea on the BALTIMORE U North Gay St. Sam Cohen. Agent pects seem brighter. Ontario Phone: 5591 Earl Sheppard. Agent Mulberry 4540 HEADQUART^S.., .675 4th Ave,. Bklyn. TORONTO. Ontario86 Colbome St, line he was mighty pleased to get SECBin'ARy-TREASUREB Ships paying off and signing on BOSTON 276 SUte St. . EU^ 5719 Paul Hall Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2O140 were the Ann Marie (Bull), and JamesDispatcher VICTORIA. BC 61714 Cormorant St, back to sea, and marks the ad­ ASST. SECRETARY-TBEASUBEKS Richmond 2014I Empire 4531 vances that the SIU has made as Uoyd Gardner Cities Service's Logans Fort and GALVESTON 308>A 23rd St, VANCOUVER. BC 565 HamUton St, Robert Matthews Claude Slmmona Keith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Archers Hope. In-transits included: LAKE CHARLES. La........ 1413 Ryan St. HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Pacific 7824 the most amazing strides any Un­ Joe Alglna SYDNEY. {IS , .304 Charlotte St. ion anywhere has made for its Cantigny (Cities 'Service); Steel Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-5744 Phone 6348 St. BAGOTVILLE. Quehee 20 Elgin St, membership. Maker and Steel Architect (Isth­ MOBILE Agevn 1 South Lawrence SUP Phone 2-1754 Phone: 545 Mustered out of the Army, he ..16 Merchant St, THOROLD. Ontario 523 Bienvliia St. HONOLULU mian); Federal (Trafalgar); De NEW ORLEANS 37 Ormont fit. Phone 5-8777 Lindsey Williams. Agent Phone: 3-3£i2 walked Into an outfit that has Soto and Iberville (Waterman); 523 «. W. Everett St. QUEBEC Magnolia 6112-6113 PORTLAND 113 Cote Do La Montwe BG&COH 4330 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn Phone: 2-7078 given him vacation pay, disability and National Navigation's John NEW yORK 257 5th St. SAINTQuebec STerllng 8-4670 RICHM0I4D. CALIP....... JOHN 177 Prince WlUlam St, benefits, a chance for a college Phone 2599 Paul Jones. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. NB Phone: 2-3049 ,450 Harrison St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 SAN FRANCISCO scholarship, and clean, spacious Douglas 3-8363 Man Hospitalized PHmADELPHlA. 337 Market St. Great Lakes District SEATTLE...., .2700 1st Ave, ALPENA buildings to while away the houl*s Market 7-1635 ,,.133 W. Fletcher Main 0290 One man on the John Paul Jones Austin St. WILMINGTON' .eee^ee'eerSOS Marine Phone: 1238W while he is looking for work.: A Ave. Don Hilton. Rep. Phone 4-2341 was taken to the hospital for food SAN FRANCISCO 180 Main St, Teruilnal 4-3131 BUFFALO.. NY 450 Harrison St Phone: Cleveland 7391 guy has to . get on the outside to Ave,, Brookira CLEVELAND poisoning because of a gas leak in T. BANNING. Agent.....,Dou|la» 2-54% NEW YORK.,;., 676 4Ul STerllng 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE aprvficiate what the SIU reaJIytIs, 8-4671 Ponce do Leon Phone: Main 1-0147 the crew's refrigerator. Lockers Sal Colls, Agent DETROIT .1038 3rd Sts and what it does for its members, 3 Abercorn St. Canadian District were In bad shape and In need of SAVANNAH Headguartcra Phone: Woodward 1-6857 quotes Lee. ®5.B^iUey. Agent Phone 3-1728 MONTREAL......,634 St. James St. West DULUTU 531 W, Michigan St. repairs, sinks were clogged and SE^TOE . 2700 1st Ave. Melrose 2-4110 Sam Cohen Seneca 4570 HALIFAX. N.S,..........U85''"HOIUS'^ SOUTH CHICAGO Phone: 3261 E. 93nd St. pipes need, to be drained. The ice -Teff Morrison. Agent ,Wilii|iajrton Port Ageut St. imj Uij UU;Phonei Wll ,.,FllOII6ti'art6* 6-84101 Baltimore: MardI Gras Carnival Affects Nti Shipping Ship Delegates, Drews Earn Praise tin Vessels i.>i. ' I i' lb.: • l^v P"'' It -t I*: in pf -- [ i.'i V • Allanlic Crewmembers Aliend SlU Meeting srv HAti. OIRBCTOn Y &• ' ... i-.. '• -fcii.V.riiw'iVi,. ,'i • Dssira Glarlficailon tis Flranen tiveriime �•- —J rT^rieii^r r-;^. SEAFARERS IOC ^|;^ ^irVV' fage Elerc ......... JKMtr Jt£POlltXS pletc agreement on the general rules and steward department clauses. We still have the deck and engine department to go over and counter check on errors be­ fore we reach complete agreement on the working of the various clauses. In principle, we have reached an agreement on the entire contract. It is Just a matter of checking and making sure the entire agreement is correct in the meaning and in­ tent of the various clauses. Just as soon as this is completed a complete report will be made through the headquarters negoti­ ating committee. I might add that in comparison with other Alaskan contracts this pact is outstanding. Men in the marine hospital who are anxious to hear from their old friends and seafaring buddies in­ clude H. Tucker, M. Jette, J. Petusky, W. Meehan, J. Neubauer, AKerr, and T. Fernhout. Jeff Morrison Seattle Port Agent Bay prior to the end of the present Lake Charles: oyster season. Dr. Gill said tests are being conducted to determine if the beds have been , polluted by the discharge of raw sewage from metropolitan Mobile. Results For the past two weeks shipping of the tests are expected to be an­ During the past two weeks ship­ For the past two weeks shipping has been fair and there are pros­ nounced in a few days. ping has been fairly good for rated has been very good in our fair port pects that it will pick up some­ Oystermen suffered loss of in­ jnen and holding its own in the what during the coming 14--day come last year when the beds were with all affairs of the port in good . other classifications. We are look­ period with eight ships due in for closed before the season expired. shape, making everyone happy. ing forward to a general pick-up Causing the rush of shipping in payoff and two vessels expected in- Concerted action by officials of the of activity around here. transit. Mobile Bay Fishermen's Union, af­ the past period were the Winter We had three ships paying off Ordinarily, this number of pay­ filiated with the SIU, and by SIU Hill (twice), Council Grove, Logans here during the period and three offs would indicate lively shipping, officials in this port won a promise Fort, Paoli, Arch­ sign-ons. Paying oft were tjie Longfrom Mobile city officials to speed ers Hope, Gov­ but most of the view Victory of Victory Carriers, financing and start of con.struction ernment Camp, ships are in the 1 the Federal of Trafalgar, and Epi­ fo a modern sewage disposal plant. Cantigny, Chiwacoastwise or pas­ phany's Wanda. Ships signing on A plant of this nature will put a wa. Lone Jack senger trade and were the Longview Victory and permanent end to the threat of pol­ and French the turnover has • Wanda, and Bloomfield's Marie lution that arises when heavy rain­ Creek, all of Hamill. been light on fall raises the fresh water content Cities Service. these ships. '" In-transits included: Del Sol and produces high water in the Then we had the We had 11 pay­ '• tMississippi); Alcoa Pegasus (Albay. Thousands of barrels of new Longview Victory offs, signed on ' cojf); Seatrain Louisiana, New. Jer­ oysters were planted in unpolluted of Victory Carseven and had six Seymour sey, Texas, and areas last year, but it remains to riers call in here ships in-transit. Coggins Georgia (Seabe seen if shifting operations to on .her way to Europe, taking quite Payoffs were on train); Southern these areas will take up the slack a few men as did the other ships. the Pennant, Cavalier, Clipper, Cities (Southern in the event the older beds are Runner, Pilgrim, Roamer, and The new tanker agreement came Trading); Bents Pointer of Alcoa, and Waterman's closed. this week and all the members are Fort (Cities San Francisco: Harbor Improvement LaSalle, Morning Light, Maiden really well pleased with the gains Service); Mae A proposal to spend $5,778,000 we have made. Creek, and Monarch of the Sea. (BuU); Maiden The Pennant, Runner, Pilgrim, of Federal funds on a Mobile har­ • Creek and An iBrothcr Torpedoed Roamer, and Pointer, LaSalle, and bor improvement program appears drew Jackson We nominate for our "Seafarer Maiden Creek signed on. Water­ to have moved a little closer to of­ (Waterman); and of the Week" brother Charles E. McGowan For the past two weeks shipping ficial approval. Word was received man's Iberville, Warhawk, AntiJulesburg (Tank­ has been holding its own on a nous and Andrew Jackson, Alcoa's from Congressman Frank Boykln's Seymour who joined the Union ed Sag). back in 1938 and has been sailing level basis in this port. We have ; ^^'Thete were a few minor beefs had one payoff in this period and Pegasus, and the Royal Oak of office that the project has been ap­ ^er since. He went to all the war proved by the Army Engineers and Cities Service were in-transit. on the payoffs as the ships came we expect another one in the next the Bureau of the Budget. Boykin zones, was torpedoed, and made it Overtime Beef ' in, but they were settled satisfac- couple of weeks when shipping is predicted the measure will receive okay except for the fact that, as he • toifiiy. The crew got a fair shake expected to be fair. We were suecessful in settling Congressional approval at this ses­ puts it, he got wet. an overtime beef on the Maiden bti the dealln typical SIU fashion. Leroy Claike The following ships were in- Creek for engine department men sion. Among the men now on the Gal- transits: Raphael SemmAs, Fairisle, Lake Charies Port Agent The project calls for deepening 't^estoh beach is Silas M. McGowan. Wacosta, and Bienville (Waterman); who had been worked at higher the main channel over the bar and t- ' t SUas joined the Union in 1945 and Calmar (Calmar); and the Steel ratings than those for which they main bay channel from the ^ ships in the deck department. He Apprentice (Isthmian). Veritas' had signed on without their having the present 38 feet to a depth of 42 New York: ' was drafted in 1950 and served Shinnecock Bay came in for payoff been promoted as called for under feet, widening both channels and the contract. ' two years in the army, spending during this period. enlarging the turning basin. These In the maritime labor field, ne­ improvements eight months of that time in Ko­ are needed to ac­ The brothers here welcomed the gotiations are continuing for a new commodate expected rea. It goes without saying, he new move­ new tanker agreement and send said, that he is glad to be back MAW agreement with the Mobile ments of large-size ore ships which their many thanks'to the member­ With the SIU. Towing and Wrecking Co. Wages will supply subsidiary mills of Shipping has fallen off somewhat US ship and to the negotiating commit­ Keith Alsop are under discussion at this point, Steel at Birmingham, Ala. in the past two weeks, but we are tee for a fob well done. It is the with the MAW negotiating commit­ Galveston Fort Aient best thing ever produced in the tee presenting its demands. A re­ On the beach and ready to ship still having to ship emergency 4. t 4 maritime industry. ply is being awaited from the com­ out after recuperating from a set cards to fill some of the jobs. Seattle: Alien Shipping pany negotiators who asked for of cracked ribs suffered on the Jeff Therefore, I guess things are not too bad for our members. From It would be more than wise for time to take the subject up with Davis (Waterman) is Frank Cog- the looks of things shipping should gins, bosun, one of the real oldtheir board of directors. our alien brothers to cooperate with pick up in the coming period as timers of the SIU. Frank started Union officials, as I know they are • On the shoreside labor front the we have a number of ships due in sailing about 30 years ago and has doing everything possible to ease Teamsters' Union won a strike to for payoff that have been out on been a member of the SIU since the pressure on alien shipping for enforce contract demands present­ its origin. For the past two weeks shipping long shuttle runs. This usually ed to Mobile building supply has been mighty fine, as we have the men involved. means a big turnover in jobs. Serve Notice In the USPHS hospital at this firms. The Teamsters were able to had a total of four ships paying off paid off a total of 22 ships Coggins said he wants to serve in We and the same four signing on again. time are brothers P. Smith, N. stop building supply deliveries, the past two weeks, signed 12 Payoffs and sign-ons were oa tlie Sykes, D. Sorenson, and G. Crosby. causing some slowdown in con­ notice on his Union brothers that on foreign articles, and had 16 struction work. With settlement of his 13-year-old son, Frank, Jr., will vessels in-transit. The following Seacoral and Alaska Cedar COcean A card or a letter from buddies or Tow); and the Waterman's Fair- shipmates would do a lot to chegy the beef, operations have returned enter high school next year and ships were paid off: to normal. . from "then on will have his sights isle and City of Alma. These and them up. Potrero Hills (Phila. Marine); set on winning one of the college three in-transits took a total of 87 We lost some of the oldtimers May Close Beds Coe Victory (Vietorj' Carriers); from the beach here to Seattle Oystermen affiliated with the scholarships recently provided for replacements. Anniston City (Isthmian); Frances, under the Welfare Plan. It seems where shipping has been tops, but SIU through subsidiary fishermen's In-transits were: Bienville and Wacosta (Waterman); C almar, we still have a few men hanging Unions are anxiously waiting for Frank, Jr., is making "straight A's" Kathryn, Puerto Rico, Monroe, and .Marymar, and Massmar (Calmar); around sweating out their favorite the next move from State Health in his school work and is a likely Carolyn (Bull>; Royal Oak, Lone Jack, and Chiwawa (Cities Serv­ Officer D. G. Gill who has warned prospect. Fort Ho.skins (Cities Service); W. runs. ice); Seatrains Texas, Louisiana, Cal Tanner T. E. Banning he may find it necessary to close jE- Downing (State Fuel); and Mis­ and Georgia (Seatrain); Jeff Davis, Mobile Fort Agent San Francisco Fort Agent some oyster beds in lower Mobil^ sissippi's Maldin Victory, which Claiborne, Azalea City, and Wild paid off in the previous period but Ranger (Waterman); Western is still in port. Rancher, (Western Navigation); The shipping for the coming pe­ Julesburg (Tanker Sag Harbor); riod looks like the top of the bar­ Wanda (Epiphany); and Eugenie rel as we have few men in the rat­ (Oro). ings of AB, FWT, oilers, cooks, Ships signed on were the An­ and bakers in this port. Men Iq niston City, Coe Victory, Western these ratings are needed in this Shipping Figures January 14 to January 28 Rancher, Claiborne, Wild Ranger, branch right now. Vessels sched­ and Eugenie; Andrew Jackson uled for payoff here during the REG. REG! REG. TOTAL SHIP. SHIF. SHIF. TOTAL (Waterman); Robin Tuxford and next two weeks include: Ocean PORT DECK ' ENGINE STEW. REG. DECK ENG. STEW.SHIFFED Sherwood (Robin); Steel Fabricator Tow's Alaska Spruce and Alaska (Isthmian); and the Captain N. B. Boston 42 _ 21 25 88 14 13 9 36 Cedar, and Waterman's Kyska, Jean LaFitte, and Topa Topa. The New York ................. 174 136 121 431 133 ,215 111 359 Palmer and John Paul Jones (Na­ tional Shipping), latter company's Madaket will go Philadelphls ...........i.v. 51 42 40 133 47 47 36 130 In-Transits on to San Francisco for the payoff. Baltimore... 134 106 57 297 108 9^ 50 254 For the past few weeks our time In-transits were: Seatrains Loui­ has been spent between the pay­ Norfolk 41 23 V" 21 85 17 12 11 40 siana and New^ York (Seatrain); offs of the various vessels hitting Alcoa Ranger, Puritan and Runner Savannali.....i v"" 21 19 19 59 14 13 12 39 this port and negotiations with (Alcoa); Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Tampa ^ 11 8, *16 35 3^ _ 1 3 1 Navigation); Gateway City, Chick­ Ocean Tow. At the present time we have signed a standard dry Mobile .................... 54 40 88 132 50 36 34 120 asaw and De Soto (Waterman); cargo agreement covering this New Orieans .. 89 86 74 ^ 249 70 74 72 216 Steel Flyer, Steel Maker, Steel company for all of thefr off-shore Age, Steel Designer, and Steel Ad­ Galveston ooeeoeeeooed eHT • • • 63 6(? W;;.- 186 54 36 34 124 vocate operations. Also, we have drafted (Isthmian); Trinity and Mi­ a completely revised Alaskan cbn~. \ir«ist'Coa8t.,U:,';.'^;^;.Vl.. •. 75.'; 50-'^^':'194 : 59;' ,,58 •56: - •, 171 • chael (Carras).. tract for this company and at the , , Claude Sinunoiui present time have' reached com^ %TotaUin^4t.V'^''''''-*v - 518':.'''VT,8B9,V«;86r--"', ; •*-''i;496 Asst. Sec.-TreoE. Galveston: Tarndipping fiaoi far Ralad Uaian Man $1 Mobile: Harkor inprovemeni in Mobile Moves Closer Members Well Pleased .With Tanker Centract $ Brothers Rail Tanker Pact As Tops in Field Long Trip Payoffs Soon lipping Shipping Ocean Tow Alaskan Pact Being Readied A €^ G smppme RECGRD �Pa*e Twelve IN THE WAKE SEAFARERS LOG February *. 195S MEET THE SEAFARER According to tradition, the first America discovered by Leif Erics­ FERNANDO MUNOZ, Night Cook-Baker tailless cats were cast ashore on son in the 'llth century, and it is Fernando Munoz is one Seafarer stuck for about eight days. When the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. -now more or less generally acwho has had his share of interest­ we got off; we stopped at Jamaica, cepted that the southern coast of from wrecked vessels belonging to Question: Do you have a cure for ing experiences and narrow scrapes and then went to Havana, but ran the Spanish Armada that Philip II New England was the place. But seasickness? sent against England in 1588. The no matter where it was located, ac­ during his years of sailing. Right up on some other rocks on the way. • We were stuck there for a couple cats were supposed to have been cording to Norse legend, a white from the very first time he started of days." Nick, Nomikos, cook: The best child named Snorro or Snorri was brought by the Spanish from the going to sea, as a matter of fact. Stormy Trip Far East. Manx cats, as they are bom there in the year 1007. If thing to do is -to eat as much as you do all the Fernando started his seafaring "The toughest trip," he said, known, are usually either entirely the actual location of Vinland or career back in the troubled year of "was back about 1950 on the Ome­ tailless or the tail is virtually un­ the birth of this child is ever time and keep on 1939, when he shipped out on a ga. The skipper took us back across Don't developed, consisting at most of proved, it would considerably pre­ working. Standard Oil tanker on the Aruba the North Atlantic even though we two or three vertebrae and a tuft date Virginia Dare, celebrated as go to your bunk run. The war had started over in were empty and had no ballast. He white child born in and lie down be­ of hair. At last reports, they were the first Europe, and the subs were thick said he was ordered not to load cause then you America. She was bom in 1587 on virtually extinct on the island. in that area. "Things started to get any ballast. We ran into slorms all Roanoke Island on the North Caro­ are finished. I've hot right from the first," he said, the way, and'one day we only i 4> l" never been sea­ lina coast. "and a tanker wasn't the safest covered 15 knots in 24 hours. sick myself as a As far back aT the first century thing to be on at the time." result, but I've AD, the belief was held by many "None of us'thought we were people that there were certain He stayed on tankers until 1941, going to finish the trip. The second That the Colossus of Rhodes, one seen other men "zero hours," periods of the day of the original seven wonders of on the ships get pretty bad so that however, when he decided he had mate was lost over the side, and. v/hen a preponderance of deaths the world, stood across the en­ they are out of action. enough of non-union conditions the first and third mates were'sd occurred, and that the time when trance of the harbor, with a beacon and wages, and joined the SIU. "I sick, that the bosun and the deck 4 4 4 signed off that Standard Oil tanker the tide turns or goes out was one light in an upraised hand and ships H. B. Stever, AB: I've heard of down in New Orleans," he said, maintenance were actually the of these. This belief, particularly passing through its legs," is a fic­ mates on the trip. We finally made common among people living near tion that seems to have been in­ a lot of guys using seasickness pills "and she was^ sunk on her very it, but it took us over a month to but the best thing next trip, with her whole crew get across." the seashore, has been ridiculed by vented in the 16th century. The to do if you get lost." scientists and statistics. exact site of the statue cannot now Married and with a 16-year-old seasick regularly be determined, but is probably Gets Invasion Run girl and an 11-year-old boy, Fern­ 4- i t is stay ashore. stood somewhere around the har­ But he still didn't get an easy ando makes his home in New York, Once in a while I Strictly speaking, fish drink lit­ bor and' possibly near the en­ time, because the very first. SIU and ships from New York. He says have a little trou­ tle if any water. Many people sup­ trance. In 224 BC, after stand­ ble myself ship he took, the old Angelina, caiv that he sailed enough on tankers pose that the constant and regular ing only 56 years, the colossus was though. When ried him into the invasion of North before he joined the SIU, and now opening and closing of a fish's thrown down by an, earthquake. he sticks to freighters most of the that happens I Africa. mouth indicates that it is drinking, Tradition says that it was 105 feet time. He didn't lose any ships during find that eating and hence we have the phrase "tp high, and that the thumbs of the Likes Freighters crackers helps the war, however, despite the fact dnnk like a fish," which is based statue were so large that an ordin­ that he sailed in every war zone, "There's more room to work on on a misconception. A fish does ary man could not reach complete­ keep your stomach in place. and-was under attack several times, freighters," he said, "and I prefer open and close its mouth to pass ly around them with both arms. 4 4 4 but he saw a number of ships close sailing them." water through its gills, but the ac­ John Jellette, steward: On my by take "tin fish" and go down. 4 4 4 tion is merely part of the fish's The best run, as far as he is con­ last trip on the Alcoa Cavalier "There Vere always close calls cerned, are the Alcoa runs to the breathing operation. Until the time of King Henr:' passenger asked when we started to sail in Caribbean and British West Indies. VII, who ruled England from 1485- me for a recipe. 4 4 4 convoys," he said. "The convoys The trip isn't too long, he said, and. 1509, England had no actual navy told her to The only territory now under the and had made few explorations in were always so slow that we al­ he likes the area in that section of US flag on which Columbus is be­ the New eWorld. The only navy squeeze a whole ways worried about the wolf packs, the world. lieved to have set foot is Puerto she had was furnished by the Cin­ lemon in a glass and then at night, we had to "But most of the time," he said, Rico, which the natives knew as que Ports (five ports), a group of of hot water and worry about the ships running "I'm not particular and 'l take Boriquem but which he named San maritime towns that in time actu­ drink it every into each other." whatever happens to be on the Juan Bautista. On his second voy­ ally numbered 39. The Cinque day. She took it The 39-year-bld Seafarer had board and looks good to me. It's age, in November, 1493, Columbus Ports were allowed various privi­ and didn't miss a some close calls after the war was good to take different runs any­ stopped two days at a temporarily leges, such as exemption from meal on the trip, over, too. He was on the Fairport way, and not be travelling the same although it was deserted Indian village near the taxation and independence from when she rammed a bridge in route all the time." present town of Aguadilla on the certain laws governing other mu­ rough all the way down Portland, Ore., and was aboard the "Besides," he said, "I find that Virgin Islands. western end of that island, and the nicipalities, in return for providing Floyd Gibbons when she ran almost all of the men sailing on site has since, been converted into ships and men to protect the coun­ aground twice during the same SIU ships are good shipmates, and 4 4 a national park. try again.st invasion. The highest • Charles L. Stevens, steward: trip. so it's' interesting to get different official was the iord warden, who :'ve' never been seasick in my life, 4 4 4 "The skipper," Fernando said, ships and meet different men. You There has been much specula­ had extensive powers, but although and my advice "took a short cut at Key West and get to make a lot of friends that tion as to the location of Vinland the office still exists, no great to the fellows We ran up on the rocks and were I way." or Wineland, the section of North powers are attached to it. who do get sick is to gft plenty of fresh air and keep moving all the time. They should eat regu­ Berlin reported that during the were being hard pushed by enemy ACROSS ing" 7. Lee . ex- 28. Top Labor larly even if they iflonth of January, its submarines troops ... In Italy, Premier Musso­ aghter 49. Blame paper 1. Carried on 50. Sailed 8. Galley item 31. Existed don't feel like It. had sunk a total of 63 Allied mer­ lini took over the post of Foreign s. Important 51. A lot of talk 9. He gets 32. Part of a man on ship If they throw up, chant ships . . . The US announced Minister,which had been held by 52. Smooth $302.32 shaft Latin for 10. Much: Comb. 34. Group of fish they should eat again until they that American bombers had made his son-in-law, Count Ciano, since "which was to 53. Periods of time form 35. River in Va. he demon­ can keep the food down where it their first raids "during daylight 1936 . . . Berlin announced that its 11. Ask payment 37. Man's name strated" DOWN 17. Fish eggs belongs. 38. Terre, 12. Cote d' hours" on objectives within Ger­ forces in the Stalingrad area had 19. Squid's Guadeloupe Miss Smith, France many . . . Japanese planes bombed been "overcome by the numerical "smoke 40. 4 4 4 IKG briefly singer 13. This one screen" 42. Sicily volcano US positions in the Aleutians . . . superiority of the enemy," and is — Anthony Bondi, wipen Seasick­ 2. Mr. Benson, 22. Custom 43. and bolts 14. Uruguay: Secy, of US planes staged heavy raids on ordered a four-day period of ness is mostly in the mind and it's 23. Not many 44. Cleaning cloth Abbr. Agricuiture 24. Indian tribe 45. Town in Japanese installations on Kiska mourning in the Reich for dead 15. Three spot best to keep busy 3. Port 1,800 ms. 25. Chops Oklahoma 16. Ship operator from NY . SIU officiiflS, elected by the ... The SIU hit the WSA's move", and don't think 26. Ship bottom 46. One: Fr. 18. Hearing organ 4. Attempt 27. Poorly 47. membership, were sworn into which set up a recruiting and man­ Great wonder 19. Possessive about* -it. I've 5. Rica pronoun 6. Units office . . . The British announced ning body, whereby the WSA, in (Puzzle Answer on Page 25) found that hot 20. Rocky crag heavy air raids on Berlin. addition to being able to blackball tea and crackers 21. Horse mackerel any seaman, would also be in a are a help. When 4 4 4 22. Feather and The US announced that our position to say whether or not he I first went to sea arrow *26. Newsstand ground forces on- Guadalcanal should be drafted. I was sick once 28. Shelter were advancing steadily, and al­ for 19 days in a 4 4 4 Before 29. 3D. Hamburg's though fighting was still heavy, A tunnel collapsed in the Mulrow, but now I'm river Japanese resistance was showing cahy Mine at Shullsburg, Wis., kill­ getting over it Pretty girl: Slang signs of weakening . . . Prime Min­ ing nine workers . . . Brazil joined pretty weli. 32. Group of ister Churchill ended a 10-day visit the Allies in the war against Ger­ SIU men 4 4 4 33. High note to Turkey ... Allied planes pound­ many and Italy, and- announced it Harbor, 34. Pete Gelpi, electrician: My sug­ ed Rabaul, Buin and Lae In a series would back the Atlantic Charter LI gestion is to eat dry crackers and of raids . . . The SIU hit a move . . . The British claimed that their 35. Girls 36. Words to a suck on a lemon. by the War Shipping Authority to submarines in the Mediterranean song THie first trip I set up a "discipline board" to "re­ sank nine Axis supply ships . . i 38. The Crimson Tide ever made to sea tain and restore the aythority of The British announced that their 39. Cheer I got pretty sick, ship masters" . . ; The Allies an­ carrier Avenger had been among Remo, 40. Italy and even now in nounced that the fighting in Tun­ the Allied ships lost during the 41. Small Jap real heavy weath­ isia was limited to large air raids landing on North Africa with 507 coin 44. , Ball games er I get a little by both sides. crewmembers lost . . . The SIU called because headache and told the erewmembers of the Floof bad 4 4 4 feel nauseous but •Phe US eiinonnced large-scale air mar, Pierce Butler and Benjanlln weal her 47. Aleutian is­ I don't throw up activity in the Celebes, Rangoon Chew, that extra bonus money had <. land and I can keep and Burma, but said that Allied been won for them ., US, planeii > 46. "Much — About Noib,on J if. fxk .cv 'xaqiA' K * working as usuaL -i''! TEN YEAIIS AGO ^ 4%. �February SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS ^ LOG Febroory «. 19S3 Patre Thirteem 'We Salute You!' Vol. XV No. Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL,' 679 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. ' TeL STerllng 8-4670. PAUL HAIX. Secretary-Treasurer Editor, HranCRT BRAND; Managing Editor, RAT OINISOH; Art Editor, BumARB LMAN; Photo Editor, DAMBL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ABIBHR. IBWUI SHVACB. PERTALL. JERRY HIMBI; GUU Area Reporter, BILL MOODY. IM Heroism At Sea One of the true tests of seamanship is the ability to ac coally and competently in an emergency. Such being the case the crew of the Angelina came through with flying colors when their ship, was engulfed by a flash-fire last May. Most of the crew was asleep when the fire broke out a midnight as the result of an oil barge explosion. They were awakened in seconds by the heat and the flames which com­ pletely enveloped the vessel.. Yet there was no panic and no confusion. Every man went to his post and fought the fire so efficiently that the near-disastrous blaze was under contro" within a half hour. The official Coast Guard investigating board, the skipper and the company have praised the entire crew for their bravery and ability in the emergency. To that the Union adds its "well done" to a group of Seafarers who have lived up to the best traditions of the sea. Suggests Changes For Union Halls To the Editor: As many of the brothers will know, the San Francisco daily ship­ ping news comes out as a large sheet, printed on one side only. Therefore, it is convenient for posting undei:^ glass, as is done in the SUP hall there. It Is a different matter in New York concerning the shipping news carried in the Journal of Com­ merce. The listings of arrivals and departures are strung over several pages, and the same holds true for the operators' ads giving details of their services. These fill three or four pages of every daily issue, News that six Senators have introduced a bill to make and are classified according to the trade routes. labor spying a Federal offense is a logical outgrowth of an various In order to make all of the Jour­ SIU expose. During the Cities Service organizing drive the nal of Commerce news available to those interested, Union provided conclusive evidence before a Senate com­ I would like to mittee that the company's lawyer had set up a far-reaching suggest that a by PAUL HALL anti-union espionage system. standard type of newspaper rack As a result of the SIU's testimony the apparatus was dis­ be set up in the 'y^HE ESCAPE HATCH THAT our new contracts. Overtime again, solved and the Union was able to complete organization and shipping hall. signing of the company. the Panamanian, Liberian and is payable at 75 cents an hour. What I have in • Passage of the proposed law would close a well-worn loop­ Honduran registries have provided Plenty Payless mind is tlie kind hole that has permitted labor spies to operate with relative used in public li- for shipowners seeking to evade There are plenty of ships that braries, and decent wages and working condi­ 'pay less than these do. One called impunity. Those who are tempted to engage in such activity Corsa which hold a will now think twice. But law or no law, the SIU won out at tions and standard health and the Juvelente, has a so-called over­ Cities Service. Labor espionage can have a serious nuisance half-dozen papers hung on sticks safety regulations have long been time rate of 40 cents an hour for for the purpose. The re­ enlisted men and 60 cents for offi­ value, but it can't stop a determined group of seamen who provided maining sticks could be used for a sore spot among the legitimate cers. The AB, fireman and messwant real Union representation. other papers covering the mari­ maritime nations. Every seaman, man all get the same base pay, 34 time field, those of affiliated un­ pounds, which comes to $95.20. ions, or for whatever other read­ no matter what flag he sails under, When you figure this kind of pay ing material is interesting to the knows the low level of Panamanian, at the value of the 1938 dollar, you membership. Newspaper racks and Honduran and Liberian conditions. can see that the.se mistreated sea­ One thing you can say for Harry Bridges—^he always keeps sticks are carried by library sup­ A look at the conditions and pre­ men are worse off than Seafarers trying. In his latest attempt to get control of maritime he ply houses, which have catalogues vailing wages on these vessels were 15 and 20 years ago in the came up with a scheme for a new "Maritime Federation of available. I have made a prelim­ should be of particular interest to dark days before the Union began. investigation and priced the the Pacific." The idea was quickly squelched by members of inary Actually, your Union has been sticks; the cost is $1.55 each in Seafarers, and to union men gen­ informed that wages and conditions the independent Marine Firemen's Union. In their union elec- quantities of six. erally. Without the support and on Panamanian ships are getting Locking Coat Rack . tiohs they snowed tmder all pro-Bridges candidates. protection of a legitimate trade worse instead of better. Most of The true nature of the proposed "federation" is revealed by For another thing, there are union, the men sailing the runaway the men who crew these ships are plans to exclude the SUP and to give each local one vote in some restaurants which provide ships of Panama, Liberia and the alien seamen. Under present con­ racks in which each hanger rest take their jobs in pretty much ditions they have to get out in 29 policy-making. Since Bridges' longshore union is the only coat includes a locking device. It is a days, and the companies are using one with locals, it is easy to see that he and his Communist little difficult to describe, but the the same manner as cattle are dis­ this to beat down the wage scales. Party cohorts would run the show. hanger is collar-size and shape. posed of at the block—^without Offer Flat Rate The old Maritime Federation fell apart in 1938 when There is another of the same de­ being able to utter a word in then- We've heard of many cases where Bridges tried to run things to suit himself. Since then, he has sign on the market which you own behalf. these aliens are being offered a tried to bring the AFL to heel several times, only to take a press down after hanging your Nothing Standard flat 20 pounds a month, or $56, no coat; this action locks the garment licking with each try from AFL maritime unions. Unlike SIU ships, there is no matter what their rating. And the in place. The key is a sman metal Any day now, we can expect a new plan to pop up out of tab which, when re-inserted, un- such thing as a standard wage and men have to take it or be picked Bridges' file cabinet. The AFL maritime unions will see to it clamps the lock—and the coat you manning scale on Panamanian up for deportation. Just looking at these wage scales that these schemes receive their just deserts. get back is yours and not someone scows. For every ship afloat there's a different set of conditions. One gives a good idea why these ships else's. Anyway, this sort of coat rack that's pretty typical of the bunch are a menace to US-flag operations. is the equal of a checkroom as far is a ship called the Ernesto. AB's And that's to say nothing of over­ as convenience and security is con­ on this vessel get paid 36 pounds, crowding foc'sles, rotten food, un­ Talking about Bridges brings up the Senate report that cerned. Compactness, as well, is a or $100.80 a month. The OS gets healthy conditions and complete lack of protection in case of iilness tore the mask off his favorite ally, the Marine Cooks and 'eature; each stand takes two rows 30 pounds, while the oiler is top or injury. unlicensed man with 42 pounds, of coats, for a total of 30 or more Stewards Union, independent. A Senate subcommittee study to * * * which brings him up to $115.20. each frame. headed up by Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota called Overtime, what there is of it, is at •yms ISSUE OF THE SEAIt seems, after preliminary inves­ 75 cents an hour. the MC&S a "Communist-dominated union" in which the tigation, •L FARERS LOG carries the story that this particular kind membership has been under the control of "a little totali­ of coat rack This scale is considered just of Seafarer John Paerels who took is carried only by res­ tarian system all of its own." taurant-furniture houses. Who­ about average. One of the better- it upon himself to give a hand to. Korean war orphans. Brother' Union members, the report reveals, were dumped when ever set up the cafeteria in the paying ships is a Liberian-flag ves­ Paerels' action is one of many the Norpalma, running between they wouldn't back Henry Wallace's 1948 presidential cam­ New York hall would undoubtedly sel, York and Latin America. (We similar acts of generosity by Sea­ New mow where to locate a dealer in paign and MC&S support of Soviet policy. "In one case the this merchandise. It might rate doubt if it ever got near Liberia). farers on the Far East shuttle, wife of a member ... was beaten in her home. looking into as a wortliwhile gad­ Here the deck gang gets as follows: judging from the mail we have "The life of an active anti-Comrnunist in the MC&S has get to install in the various halls. bosun, $140; AB, $115; OS, $95. been receiving on the subject. The oiler gets $5 more than the Many of the ship's crews have dug been lived against the ever threat-of violence in his home, in Jim Corsa AB, while in the stewards depart­ down deep to help relieve the suf­ the union hall, or the waterfront..." All who opposed MC&S ment the chief cook drags down fering of the Koreans. I Ed. note: Several of these sugr policies were subject to "terrorism and discrimination." gestions are noteworthy, especially $150 a month and the second cook We've also received a lot of let­ The Senate report confirms what Seafarers have known for concerning the rack for newspa­ $125. ters from GI's over there who have a long time—that the self-styled defenders of the working pers, Undoubtedly, it toould be The captain gets $500 a month told us about the friendliness and class are the first to deprive workers of their rights, and the eo^er to read and maintain copies and the chief mate $250, or less hospitality that's been extmded to Igrst to apply the- boot when'th^ complain. in fhtt manner. than a wiper on ah SIU ship under them by SIU crews. Labor Espionage As I See It Bridges Fails Again Af C&S Terrorism i �Foarteea ':'l iv •S:' i- F" r w t. |k>-; ' li ---vv SEAFARERS LOG^ February C, 195S �•*r.--,--v.'^''.lir; . •—• V. rebnulry f. IflSt " ' , SEAFARERS LOG T Pace Fifteea This old counting house on the waterfront was used by a shipping firm in the 185t)'s. The Joseph Conrad, a square-rigger with iron hull built in 1882, shows off its graceful lines. Once on the bow of a tall-masted windjammer, this figurehead is one of many at the museum. A whaler that sailed the seas for 80 years, an ironhulled, full-rigged ship, a Jap midget sub and an old "walking beam" Hudson River ferry boat are among the ships that make the Mystic Marine Museum at Mystic, Conn., one of the world's most unique re­ some years, the venerable bark was rescued from decay in 1041 by the Mystic Marine Museum and towed to Mystic, Conn., where, in a permanent berth of concrete and gravel, she la. visited every year by thousands of men, women and children. She is a gallant memorial to generations of men who built stout ships for the American merchant marine and of the adventurous crews who sailed them to the far ports of the world. Another shrine to the days of sail is the full rigged ship Joseph Conrad, an unique attraction in this museum of live ships. A "youngster" compared to the Morgan, the Joseph Con­ rad is a veteran of the seas, for she was built, in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the training ship George Stage in 1882 and for many years trained hundreds of young men for the mer­ chant marine, her masts, spars, and canvas providing the "schoolroom" for practical instruction in the fundamentals of seamanship. Joseph Conrad is a miniature square rigger, measuring " only 100 feet on the water line. When 52 years old, the Joseph Conrad was purchased by writer Alan Villiers and sailed around the world, logging 57,800 miles. Groups of boy scouts, girl scouts and sea scouts live aboard the Joseph Conrad at her Mystic dock during the summer time, learning something about sea life from old sailors. Side-Wheel Riverboat Providing a strange contrast to the Conrad and Morgan but memorializing another passing phase of American ship­ ping is the old side wheel ferryboat Brinckerhoff, a veteran of the Hudson River. This squat-ended vessel holds a fas­ cination for many museum visitors, especially the moppets, and is an interesting relic of the days when hundreds of side-wheel, walking beam ferries plied our rivers and har­ bors. Still another real ship that enjoys a last berth at this museum of "live" vessels, is the schooner Australia, typical of many coasters that carried commerce on short hauls along the Atlantic seaboard years ago. The 76-foot Australia has a pedigree dating from the far distant past but it is said to be between 80 and ICQ years of age. Modernistic complement to these ancient craft is a Japa­ nese suicide sub raised after the war. Like an elongated cigar, this battery powered warship carried a one or twoman crew who squeezed into the narrow bowels of the ves­ sel without any hope of ever getting out. Village Not Completed A shore-side scene such as seamen witnessed in the days of the clipper ships is being provided at Mystic with a cob­ blestone street, granite curbing, granite sidewalks, and a row of 19th century business establishments that will, when the project Is completed, include a sail loft, chapel, oldtime firehouse, shipsmith shop, spar shed, rope walk, and other nautical structures. Some of these buildings are already finished and furnished. Along with the cannon, anchors, bells and other maritime accoutrements that fill the yards and buildings at Mystic arc hundreds of thrilling and romantic tales of the sea, for al­ most every relic has its story. Among the lifeboats and other small craft at the museum is the jolly boat from the British freighter Anglo Saxon. In 1940 this tramp was outward bound from the Bristol Channel to South America with a cargo of coal and a crew of 40 men. As she steamed alone in the wide, lonely reaches of the Atlantic, the German raider Weser attacked her 1,000 miles from the nearest land. The freighter's one gun was no match for the raider, which poured a hail of machine and heavier gun fire into the Anglo Saxon, killing and wounding most of the crew and destroying the lifeboats. Before the ship sank seven men managed to get away in the jolly boat, much smaller than the regulation ship's life­ boat and used for pulling to iand from shore when the ship was tied to ^uoys. The voyage of these seven was an epic of the sea. For seventy days the tiny craft was alternately tossed by cold winds and then baked in tropic doldrums. The boat finally made land in the West Indies with two of its seven men alive. They were the only survivors of the Anglo Saxon. • Among hundreds of other relics, each with a story, is the kettle in which the cook of the whaleship Robin Hood, made the plum duff, a whaleman's delicacy. It was a mixture of flour, lard and yeast boiled partly in salt, partly in fresh water, and flavored with plums or dried apples. An 11-Year Trip ^ There is a picture of the whaler Nile, which left New Bed­ ford in May of 1858 and returned in April of 1869! Three or four months is considered a long trip today! Another story of the sea is brought to mind by the pic­ ture of the whaler "George Henry." In 1855 this whaler and her crew of 19 were hemmed in by Arctic ice floes and, while drifting with the ice, spotted a ship some distance away which did not answer their sig­ nals. A group from the "George Henry" tramped over the ice, boarded the vessel, and discovered her to be the British ship Resolute, one of five vessels sent out from England three years before to hunt for the British explorer Sir John Franklin. The Resolute had been abandoned by her crew but except that her topmasts had been taken down and burned for fuel, the ship was in fine condition. Deciding that saving this prize would be better than trying to catch whales, the crew of the "George Henry" shepherded their derelict through the floes and, with a prize crew aboard, finally sailed her into New London as a most unusual catch for an Arctic whaling voyage. positories of maritime lore. ^ At Mystl'c they have built a typical waterfront street of the kind that sailors walked on to and from their ships 100 years ago. And there are buildings filled with nautical relics; with figureheads, ship models, marine paintings, blubber knives, signal cannon, sextai^ts, and other curios too numer­ ous to mention. Mystic is especially noteworthy as the final home and last berth of that "Queen of American ships," the whaler Charles W. Morgan. It was back in 1841 that the Charles W. Morgan set sail for the first time and headed for the open sea that lies beyond the old seaport of New Bedford, Mass. That wasdn the hey­ day of American whaling and New Bedford was the capital city of the whale oil trade. There has probably never been a "luckier" or more suc­ cessful vessel ever to sail the seas than this rugged, woodenhulled bark, for in close to a century of steady seafaring, she never suffered -a major disaster—a record most unusual for ships of any kind. It is estimated that at least 2,000 seamen; Yankees, Cape Verdians, Chileans, and South Sea Islanders, lived in her crowded foc'sle. The gross earnings of this hard-working old whaler are estimated to have been around $2,000,000 and with the "lay'^ system that was used in the whaling days, a good proportion of her earnings went to skippers and crews, including the Iron-muscied harpooners upon whose skill the success of a whaling voyage depended. Her first skipper made enough money during one voyage to retire to Nantucket with his young bride and enjoy a life ashore. Cramped Life Aboard She sailed many seas in quest of oil and as you walk her small decks igid look at the cramped quarters in which both officers and men had to live during theia long and monoto­ nous quests for whales, you can understand why there was frequent trouble on whalers; why mutinies. Including many that were never reported, broke out when ships were at sea for months at a time without ever sighting a whale. Like other New Bedford whalers, the Charles W. Morgan made many voyages of two and three years' duration/ Her 12th trip lasted from July 13, 1881, till June 17, 1886! De­ spite her globe-girdling adventures, she was of typical whaler measurements; 105 feet over all, with only 27 feet of beam. She usually, carried a crew of 30. The Morgan ended her whaling career in 1921, but was used after that for several movies and then became a floating museum of the whaling era at New Bedford. Neglected for 4. i Museum buildinff ^rounds at Mystic trfi deco, Girl scout delegation inspects the Morgan. t^ with cannoiv anchors and-small <»affe^^v>'?-#?r'^:i«iWooden^d^ .used.ta JoweS.Whaleboata.** ra The Morgan's box-like stern and gilded eagle >typifie» -New- Bedford end -Nantucket whaler*; �h'.'. P«g« Sfatteea SEAFARERS •/T ' British police launched an extensive investigation as a series of fires —one of which resulted in the "total loss" of the Empress of Canada— plagued Liverpool. The freighters City of Florence "and City of Gloucester were the first to be hit by fire. They were damaged slightly. Three days later, however, fire struck the Empress of Canada. Despite efforts by municipal and port fire fighters, the 20,325-ton passenger vessel was soon a smouldering wreck, and she capsized and sank against her dock in about 50 feet of water. Port authorities said that the job of salvaging the liner would take "at least a year," and would be an "extremely expensive job." How­ ever, since the wreck blocks berthing facilities, she will have to be salvaged. Within two days after the fire had destroyed the Empress of Canada, it struck the liner Queen Elizabeth which was in drydoc-k in Liverpool for her aimual overhaul. The fire aboard the Elizabeth was brought under control, and damage was reported as "not serious." Scotland Yard, however, announced it would hold a complete investiga­ tion of the series of fires in the port. itr^ -C- [•'; • ft'",' • i- •• ix; I' VWfiTiurr t. IMS THI MARITIME l7; LOG LABOR ROUND-UP Tricks Of The Trade Among the skills that go to the making of a good deck seaman is the ability to learn the dozens of short cuts in work, the easier ways of doing things that save ai lot of effort and energy and get the job done properly. Practically every AB and bosun has his own system for getting things done, whether it's handling rope, pidnt and paint Unions representing some 1,250,- brushes, rigging stages and so On. Through the years, the seaman learns through experience that there are several ways of doing the 000 railroad workers have de­ same thing and some are better than others, at any given time. manded a wage boost'^of 3 percent Seafarer Joe Pasinosky, who has been sailing with the SIU since on increased productivity. The Car­ 1941. has had occasion to pick up quite ihfew "tricks of the trade." As he puts it, "i have watched many a man beat his riers Conference Conunittee, repbrains out doing a simple job the hard way. Some­ resentating most of the* country's times, a man who holds an AB ticket and has been large roads, have termed the de­ sailing a while is too proud to ask somebody else mand "ridiculous." The unions for advice on handling a particular job. It would base the demand upon a contract • t t 4 clause permitting wage reopening be a good thing if we could get all of the men to send in their, own tricks for doing a job better, The American Bureau of Shipping has reported that shipbuilding when Government policy changed quicker and easier." in the yards of the world is well above the figure set in 1951. The to allow productivity incteases, and Here are a few of the tips that Pasinosky wants bureau says that over 16 million gross tons of shipping are under cited tl}e allowed steel raises as in­ to pass on to his fellow Seafarers: construction or on order in shipyards throughout the world. Great dication of the change in policy. Wrench Helps Open Strands. Britain heads the list with 60 percent of the total. West Germany is Pasinosky if iCi i Splicing wire—When spliciiTg wire rope you can second and Sweden is a close third, while the US is in fourth place. CIO bus drivers in New York re­ save a lot of time and effort in getting the strands open through use of Of the total, 60 percent in tanker tonnage, -33 percent accounts lor colliers, ore carriers and cargo ships, while 6 percent accounts for turned to work after voting to go a Stilson wrench. Take an 18-inch wrench and give the rope a turn or passenger ships and passenger-cargo vessels. The construction and into arbitration on their demands two about two or three feet above the spUce. This Will open the strands orders in US yards, says the Bureau, is pretty well limited to tankers for a 40-hour week with no loss of and enable the man to spUce the wire with no effort at all. and the Mariner class ships ordered by the Government. Stenciling—Each time that a stencil is made, the back of the stencil weekly pay. The 8;200 .men had been on strike for 29 days before plate should be wiped clean with great care. Otherwise the small par­ ticles of paint on the back will smear on the next job. > The 7,000-ton British freighter Ledbury reported by radio that her voting to accept arbitration. Add Ammonia To Paint , skipper disappeared at sea while the vessel was about two days out ft J" iS» Making stencU paint—A few drops of ammonia should be added to of Tokyo . . . The Republic of Korea added the largest unit so far to AFL bus drivers and mechanics the paint and the paint should then be stirred until it is at the desired its merchant marine when it tcok possession of the 7,067-gi-oss-ton Victory ship Hafez, which was formerly under Panamanian registry in Washington, DC, went back to tliickness. This wiU keep the paint from running and smearing the . . . The Dutch tug Osstzee reported that it was speeding to the rescue work after a 35-day strike which stencils. Cleaning paint pots—Simply take a paint brush and whirl it around of the German freighter Clervaux which was in heavy seas with a won them a 15-cent pay increase, the bottom of the pot, This will get most of the paint out and ker-p the cracked main deck. a cost-of-living escalator clause pot clean. It eliminates the need of making new paint pots every few 4* and contract improvements. The Two crcwmcmbers of the German Odenwald were drowned in Erie men also voted to fight the state days, or having a paint pot with an inch of paint in it every two weeks. Cleaning paint brushes—^By far the best way of cleaning paint Basin, Brooklyn, when the wash from a passing tug capsized a raft law, which allowed the State of they were using to paint the side of their ship . . . New York City has Virginia to "seize" those lines* in brus^ies is by t^ing a wire brush and wire brushing the bristles. In announced that it will lease its pier space directly to "qualified terminal the state that were struck and to this way, all the dried out paint is removed and the paint brush can ship companies and stevedoring companies" in an effort to boost the attempt to operate them with high­ be made almost as good as new by the usual soaking treatment which follows. revenue in the Port of New York .. . Camden, NJ, reported that cargo way department employees. Removing wedges—Use a two-foot crowbar to remove wedges. In handled there during 1952 set a new record of ^98,931 tons . . . San this way the points of the wedges won't be broken and the man will Francisco said imports handled there during 1952 set a post-war high ft ft ft of 860,000 tons, but that total cargo handled dropped from 6,555,208 The CIO Textile Workers Union, find it much easier to get them out. tons in 1951 to 5,787,932 in 1952. ft ft ft representing 90,000 workers in the Hatch Tent Rigging t i 4 cotton and rayon industries, has The Norwegian tanker Olav Rindal which picked up the 37 survivors Occasionally it happens that the hatch tent that is rigged when the of the Finnish Tirrenia after she exploded in the Red Sea ran into demanded a pay increase of 6V^ ship is loading or unloading cargo will drop because the rope straps trouble in Port Said when she tried to land the survivors. Because the percent. The raise, .said the union, or rope gantlines will give way. Olav Rindal had called at a port in Israel previously, Egyptian authori­ would restore pay cuts that arbi­ At best this could result in de­ ties ,at first refused to even allow the survivors of the Tirrenia ashore. trators voted last year at the re­ lay in handling of cargo; at worst Finally, the survivors were permitted to land but the Rindal was not quest of the employers. Since the it might mean a badly cracked industry ended 1952 with a profit, head for any unfortunate sea­ allowed to take on any water or supplies. said the unien, and "no reduction man who might be in the way. % $ i J. The Petro Kure, new flagship of the Sinclair Refining Company, Is in executive salaries," the workers To avoid dropping of hatch on her maiden voyage from the Persian Gulf to the US. The new ship, should have the pay cuts restored. tents the Accident Prevention built in Kure, Japan, is 38,000 deadweight tons, the largest tanker in Bureau of the Pacific Martime ft ft ft service at present. She is 645 feet long, has a 92 foot beam, and a The AFL Retail Clerks Interna­ Association recommends the fol­ service speed of 14 knots. She has a capacity of 278,000 barrels . . . tional Association has named a lowing procedure in rigging the The tugs Dalzellera and Nancy Moran went into service in New York southern division as the seventh tent: Harbor with controllable-pitch propellers. They will be used to test section of its organizing set-up. The strap or pendant, that sup' whether the controllable-pitch screw is better suited to tug work thau ports the hatch tent' gantline The union stated that increased in­ the standard fixed-pitch propeller. terest in unionization and the need block, should be of at least %t t t for union representation in the inch wire rope. The gantline Japan and Philippines have announced .that they have reached an area made it necessary to set up block itself should be hung off agreement providing for Japanese salvage experts to survey the the new division. so that it is at least two feet be­ hundreds of ships sunk during World War II in Manila and other low the gin block. In this way Philippine ports . . . The Peruvian freighter Tumbes sailed from ft ft ft the gin block and cargo fall will Brooklyn for the first direct voyage since World War II to Iquitos The AFL has announced that it not chafe against the gantline. in Peru. Iquitos is farther up river than any other deep-water port in is going to set up a special wom­ The gantline should be of wire, rmMt the world, a total of 2,116 miles upstream from the Atlantic port of en's voting division which will rope, which is preferable to «« ttt Belem. function in future elections on manila, since tho latter is more advising women voters of candi­ likely to suffer wear from chaf­ The operators of New York's floating grain elevators have announced dates' records and qualifications. ing. The gantline wire should be not less than %-inch plow steel or its that, unless grain movements through New York pick up, they will be The AFL said that the increased equivalent. forced to go out of business. New York is the only port in the country role of women in industry and It's desirable to have the gin block and gantline rigged permanently, with a system of floating grain elevators, which travel to the ship, politics, as well as the large per­ so that a tent.can be raised with a minimum of fuss and bother. In, instead of having the ship go to the elevator to load. The operators centage of women voting in past that case, guys and other gear should be inspected regularly to check said that almost all grain movements have been through Philadelphia years has made such a division on wear or chafing, and to make the necessary replacements before and Baltimore in recent years. practical. the gear fails. Burly His Biggest Creditor By Bernard Seamaa �Febnury <. 195S Pare ScTentcca SEAFARERS' LOG Seafarers Sail Fleod Relief Cargo liiS Crewmembers of the SlU-manned Hurricane (Waterman) stand by several tons of food destined as re­ lief cargo for flood-ravaged Holland. The food cargo, being loaded at Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, was sponsored.by religious groups. Left to right are Seafarers Antonio DeCosta, Alex James, Lloyd Gummells, and Charles Hall. Senate Bill Outlaws Labor Spies (Continued from page 3) Wayne Morse, Oregon, independ­ ent. The bill calls for fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to two years for any person who shall "make, or receive, or solicit any verbal or written report con­ cerning the lawful activities of any employee" who is exercising the riglit to "form, join, or assist labor organization, or participate In lawful collective bargaining." Senator Murray was chairman of the sub-committee on Labor-man­ agement Relations which heard % two days of testimony from Union representatives and other interest­ ed parties concerning the Cities Service apparatus. The apparatus was subsequently dissolved and the company signed a contract with the Union. Phones Tapped As SIU secretary-treasurer Paul Hall stated in his testimony before the committee, "Labor spies and private detectives were employed to rout the pro-union men from the ships and a campaign was under­ taken to discredit the union and its officials. The company had its spies investigate the background of every union official, informers in­ filtrated into the union halls and our phones were tapped." Included among the prominent leaders of the labor spy apparatus, he testified were "William Potter Lage, John Irwin Dugan . . . and Albert L. Strasburger, all attor^ neys. ... "Dugan recruited two men we Olde Photos Wanted hy JUOG The LOG is interested in col­ lecting and printing photo­ graphs showing what seagoing was like in the old days. All you oldtimers who have any old mementos, photographs of shipboard life, pictures of ships or anything that would show how seamen lived, ate and worked in the days gone by, send them in to the LOG. .'Whether they be steam or jsall, around the turn of the cen­ tury, during the first, world war and as late as 1938, the LOG is interested in them ail. We'll take care of them and return your wuvenirs to you. know of to go aboard the com­ pany's ships and spy on the men suspected of union activity . . . Dugan paid these men for their work with funds obtained from Lage ..." Those hired included John Basciano and Larry Hennes­ sey. "Dugan said that between June, 1948, and September, 1949, he paid Hennessey $2,100 and Bas= ciano . . . $4,100." The two men sailed on CS ships and made peri­ odic reports on SIU activity. "On the basis of the reports filed by Hennessey and Basciano, scores of efficient seamen were fired and blackballed ..." That wasn't all of the apparatus though. "Lage wanted fuller cov­ erage ashore so he turned to Hor­ ace W. Schmahl, head of a licensed private agency . . . Schmahl's job was to uncover the backgrounds of union officials and to screen sea­ men applying for jobs ..." Subsequently this testimony was continued before the committee by many of the individuals involved, including Caesar Scotti of Marine Index, Strasburger, Basciano and Dugan. Under the terms of the proposed legislation any of the above-de­ scribed activities carried on in sim­ ilar situations would become pun­ ishable Federal offenses. SIU Readies New Atlantic Charges (Continued from page 3) coming up now really will pin re­ sponsibility on the company for at­ tempted Union-busting. But we're not stopping here. When more cases arise we're moving right in to get evidence and file charges." He recalled that in the Cities Service drive 130 SIU backers col­ lected an average of better than $1,100 each in back pay. And in the end, the company had to sign a Union contract anyway. "The company is going to find these firings a pretty expensive hobby," Terpe said. Juicy Profits From the looks of the companys latest financial statement there's plenty of surplus on hand to pay the freight. This week Atlantic re­ ported juicy net earnings (after taxes are paid) of $40,427,000 for 1952. In addition, last May the company was doing«so well it split its stock, giving shareholders 2V& shares for each one they had. Money Exehanye Hates Listed The following is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of February 5, 1953 and are sub­ ject to change without notice. Part of the company's profits ho doubt derive from its labor policy. The Francis I. duPont brokerage house has reported that Atlantic is one of a select group of large cor­ porations that is considered espe­ cially desirable for investors be­ cause of its very low labor costs. AMEU Parrots Co. Line An interesting sidelight to the filing of the charges an SIU or­ ganizer pointed out was the way in which the self-styled Atlantic Maritime Employees Union re­ acted to the SIU attack. The AMEU tried to minimize the whole business, thus adopting the com­ pany theme all the way down the line. Obviously, a real Union contract on Atlantic would put the AMEU out of business, so that the AMEU is at one. with the company in wanting to put SIU organizers off the ships. Union Wins Promise Of Aiien Aid (Continued from page 2) sized this problem, as well as the problem of the 29-day shore leave limitation. Under the old law, an alien seaman could get extensions regularly in the event that he wasn't signed on a ship by the end of 29 days. There has been some confusion over whether extensions were permitted under the McCarran Act. Following this meeting. Immigra­ tion promised not only to hold off on deportation action but to recom­ mend legislation that would give these alien seamen relief under the Act and permit them to continue •4-' sailing American ships. Subsequently the Union met with the Senate and House commit­ tee representatives. Here the dif­ ference was made clear between The US privately-owned ocean-going tanker fleet declined slightly during 1952, accord­ alien seamen who regularly sail ing to the National Federation of American Shipping, but it still remains the largest in the American ships and have Coast Guard screening, and those aliens I world under any one flag. who were picked up as replace­ The present fleet, said the ments in foreign ports and jumped report, stands at 447 vessels ship here. In both branches of totalling 6,743,000 deadweight Congress, the representatives said tons. This is a drop of 10 ships they would support changes in the and 64,000 tons from the January law deseed to protect the bona1, 1952 total. Four large new fide alien seaman.. tankers were added to the fleet during 1952, but nine ships were sold or transferred abroad, four were marine losses, and one was transferred to Great Lakes oper­ ations. Although the US tanker fleet comprises 23 percent of the world tanker tonnage and is 60 percent (Continued from page 3) larger than at the outbreak of pated in last year's contest are World War II, it faces the prob­ invited to enter again this year. lem of block obsolescence. About In sending in entries, it's advis­ 80 percent of the ships were built able to wrap them carefully and duting 1941-45. mail them in special delivery to New Building Slow the Art Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, The US tanker fleet has only 675 4th Avenue, Brooklyn 32, New added 300,000 deadweight tons of York. The Seafarer should make Swap yarns or watch the fights new construction since 1947, or sure to attach his name and return on television with your old ship­ less 'than 5 percent of the total address to each entry. All material mates at the Port O' Call—YOUR tonnalge. At the same time, 10 mil­ submitted for the contest will be lion deadweight tons of new con­ returned after the contest closes. union-owned and union-operated struction, or 40 percent of foreign As far as paintings and draw­ bar. Bring your friends — where tankers have been built since 1947. ings go, it isn't necessary to send AT SIU HEADQUARTSRS you're always welcome. And the In mid-1952, there was building them in framed and mounted, if and on order for US registry, a the Seafarers don't have the nec­ tab won't fracture that payoff. 4tli Ave.« 20tii St. • Brooklyn total of 755,000 deadweight tons, essary materials on hand to do so. or 5 perdent of the world total. At Last year, some visitors to the OWNED AND OPERATED the same time, the United King­ exhibition expressed an interest in by tha dom had 3,854,000 deadweight buying some of the entries. Sea­ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION tons, or 27 percent of the world farers who would be interested in ATUNBC AND GUu UialRlCr AF.L total, building and on order, while selling their work should note it Norway had. 3,140,000 deadweight accordingly when they send their tons, or 22 percent of the world entries in and specify the price Vi - • totab building and on order. asked. England, New Zealand, South Africa; S2.B0 per potuid sterling. Australia: $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium; SO francs to the dollar. Denmark: 14.4S cents per krone. France: 350 francs to the doUar. HoUand: 3.80 guilders to the dollar. Italy: 825 Ure to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. Sweden; 19.33 cents per krone. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 30.2 cents per rupee. Argentina; 14.2 pesos to the dollar. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. Venezuela; 29.85 cents per boUvar. US Tanker Tonnage Dropped In '52 Open 2n(l SIU Art Contest 1.- •< �,rJ rJPace Elrbteen SEAFARERS LOG WtHnmiT 6,1»M Sailor Rags Makes Sure ir Seafarers In Actidit T Z: Bp.', A large number of rank and file overboard during a storm aboard Seafarers were kept quite busy laM the Bluestar (Traders SS Co.) his month in the various SIU porta shipmates decided to da something toting up the Union election re­ for the victim's family. Frank turns.. In each port, six-man com­ Keele^, ship's delegate got the ball mittees were elected by the mem­ mUihg by offering a motion for the bership for the all Important tally­ crew to donate $10 a man, which ing job, the official election count. was approved at a^shipboard meet­ Here in New York one of the ing. committee members is living proof Keeley is another West Coast that not all.young men go west. man who came east to the SIU. He He's Stanley Schoyler, who hails was bom in California in Novem­ originally from Oregon but came ber 1927, but joined the Union in all the way east to New York to New York in 1948. Frank sails In join the Union. Stanley was born the engine department and calls out west in 1916 and bitched up Tujunga, Calif., his home town. with the SIU in April 1950 sailing 4) t. ^ in the stewards department. He hasn't entirely given up his west The ideal ship for a ship's dele*, em connections though,, because gate is one vdthout beefs. Some­ he still has family out in Tacoma, times the dele­ Washington. gate has a lot to~ Galveston's tally committee fea­ do with this if tured a Seafarer who had . a long he's on the alert way to go to see to take care of the sea. He's everything that W. A. Keane, a comes up. Such Hoosier from In­ seems to be the diana where situation aboard there's nothing the Seatrain New but fresh water. York (Seatrain) _ Keane made con­ where Monroe C. nections with the Gaddy is handling the delegate's SIU in the port job. Gaddy reports that everything of Philadelphia is running smoothly on the ship, Keane in 1946. He's 35 and further that there's no beefs years old and sails in the black in sight. gang. Gaddy is a native of Mississippi, ^ ^ ^ having been bom there in 1906. He Helping out the family of a fel­ joined the Union nine years ago in low Seafarer has always been a the port of Tampa and now makes standard practice in the SIU. When his home in that city. He sails as Seafarer J. Marques was washed steward on SIU ships; Storm Takes Seaiarer^s Life Cousins 3§eet Abroad Near or far away from home, even nephews are cousins. This is hardly a remarkable fact when your name is Clarence Men who follow the sea for a living know that death may be playing tag with, them L. Cousins and you are on a shuttle run from Japan to Korea every time the wind whips up the sea in a whirling, foaming frenzy. Below decks they are and back again. ordinarily as safe as on land, but it is touch and go with the old man and the scythe once While unloading operations of the ship after securing permis­ they venture above decks. > ——— —— — were underway on a recent sion from the captain of the vesseL Storms and the sea have con­ overboard. Without a hint of Nova, Portugal. It was their run of the General Patton, Uncle Nephew Cousins later recipro- ^ •' trived" to take many lives of warning, for the sea was on the tribute to a good Seafarer lost in Clarence presented Nephew Eugene cated. Base Nearby. those who have ventured on the starboard bow and the ship was cot the line of duty. Cousins with a carte blanche tour deep. taking any sea aft, a heavy freak­ Tying up in Tokuyama over the None so quick, however, as tlie ish sea came over the port quarter. New Year's holiday, the elder one which snuffed out the life of It pounded the fantail,. washing Cousins contacted the younger, who AB Jose A. Marques, reports DM Marques overboard as it ran across was stationed at the US Air Force Jack D. Anderson, deck delegate the deck and drained over the rail­ Base in Iwakuhi, Japan, no more aboard the Bluestar (Traders). ings. than a jet's takeoff from the ship's After signing on the ship in Seat­ Anderson, his arms and legs berth. Cousins, th^ airman second tle, Wash., on Nov. 30, 1952, and paralyzed by the force of the blow, class, that is, was delighted with securing most of the gear, the ship was swept to the after end of the the invitation and spent two full left the port three days later bound No. 4 hatch by the rampaging days and nights aboard the Gen­ for Pusan, Korea. The next morn­ waters. Regaining consciousness eral Patton as a guest of his Sea­ ing found the Bluestar in heavy after a momentary blackout, An­ farer uncle. weather. All the gear was not se­ derson pulled himself into the After touring the engine, deck, cured, so Bosun John Gallagher, midship house after failing to see and steward departments of the Anderson, and' Marques went out any sign of Marques on the fanvessel, walking from the bowsprit on deck in the raging storm. The tail. to the stern, above and below ship was heaved to and slowed Ship Alerted decks, and generally cavorting like down so the trio could put more Other crewmembers and the ship a child with a new-found toy, space lashing on the gangway. After se­ itself went into action then, but cadet Cousins declared himself curing the gangway the bosun went to no avail. Anderson told his well-satisfied. In payment thereof, below to change his clothes. An­ story to Tex Ringo in the midship he invited his uncle to tour the derson and the 26-year-old Mar­ house. Ringo, In turn, relayed the installations at the Air Force base, ques were alone.on deck. news to a wiper who alerted the clearing it first with the proper Fight Wind bridge tor action, while Ander­ authorities, of course. They fought their way' against son fought his way back aft in New Year's Dinner the wind back aft on the fantail to search of Marques. secure the stump covers. Back The captain. L. Berger, called all. Clarence himself was more than aft the men spotted an empty gar­ hands on the flying bridge and repaid for his hospitality when; he Mr. ft Mia. David Blonsteln and son; Charles Howard. bage drum which was in poor con­ turned the ship around to look for visited the base for New Year's dition and they decided to toss it the missing AB. Life jackets and Poets of days gone by. have written lyric son|s of great Day dinner and for friendly, con­ life rings were thrown over the events. From Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, through the „bal- versation with the men on the. post, side into the turbulent sea, and the In the interim between'the ex­ ship took a zig-zag course for two ladeers of the Middle Ages, down to the present time, word change visits, uncle and nephew hours in the area without success. manipulators, with rhyme and' celelnrated the New Year and their Finally, giving up the search, the reason, have chronicled the son's birth. Casting meter aside far away meeting with a holiday Seafarers sending telegrams vessel had to heave to as the events of the day. The SIU for rhyme and rumination, it cable train tidp to Hiroshima. The hepor letters to the New York cement in the spill pipes was has not been outdone in this mat­ but thus: .. hew of the Cousins duo acted as headquarters dispatcher asking taking water In the forward sec­ ter, though the poet laureate chose In this letter we with to state. official interpreter during their pe­ tion. to be excused from attending a more restricted occurrence to riod of travel, making Use of a • That the SIU is really great. headquarters m e m b e r sh i p .. The Coast Guard, which was sing and.crow about. language he had mastered soineMaternity benefits we did enjoy. meetings must include the reg­ radioed at the time of the incident, Seafarer David Bloiistein and what ^fter a year's residence in It helped to "pay the freighr istration number of their later reported finding no trace of his wife had cause to rejoice last Japan. Hiroshima, they observed, shipping card in the message. Marques in the area., August S when Charles. Howard On our fine bouncing boy. bad been considerably recon- . So we sincerely wish to thank structed since it was blasted into Froin now on,.if the number' At the Union meeting aboard Blonsteln, weighing in at a lusty you is luft included, the excuse can­ ship following the tragic loss of eight pounds 14 ounces, came upon oblivion by^ the first A-bomb in not be accepted by the dis­ Marques, the men voted to donate the New York scene. So great was For -the "maternity gift" you sflipt. history, which had a great deal, patcher. $10 per man to Marques' next of their joy. that they collaborated on It. really , added much pleasure they; felt. In their being together ; kin,. Maria T. Marques, of Aldiea a poem honoring the event of thejr, .To. our 4p»at pew. "BlOssed.Event.", in the^y in the firsk^plcce; ^ Ma,Pa Pen Poem Honoring Blrfh Of Future Seafarer l>v W' a Put Number On Meeting Excuses 'P- �•JIF:''.""""' Febnuny 6, 1958 SEAFARERS r Pacie Nineteea LOG Thespis Rules Ship^s Hallei/ Borrowing a leaf from William Shakespeare's book, William Calefato, aboard the Royal Oak (Cities Service), seems to believe that all the ship's galley's a stage and the cooks are but players who fret and strut. Calefato's experiences have taught him to think along those '^"lines, although with not quite By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor • the poetic license belonging to We have seen many magazine articles and books written about lenses, yet we know of no single source which would give you in short, simple the other William. form the facts which an amateur photographer should know about The history of the steward de­ lenses without burdening his mind with a lot of theoretical explanations partment of the Royal Oak is per­ and technicalities which are not essential to know in practical work. haps the most interesting of all of Let's try and compile in simple form some of the facts which you need the Cities Service fleet. A psy­ to know about lenses in order to be able to shoot a sharp picture of chiatrist, Calefato writes with pen the AB in the next bunk. in cheek, probably would refuse to come aboard to examine anj of When mounted in a camera in proper adjustment the lens is expected the specimens loping around the to project a sharp image of the subject onto the negative material. The galley admixing recipes with the expression "sharp picture" needs explaining. When we look at a sub­ words of the immortal bard. ject, the image formed by our eyes appears to be sharp. When we take Shortage of Cooks a photogri4)h of the same subject the image on the final print should After diligent research which he appear to be just as sharp. If the photograph appears to be sharp undertook, Calefato reports that when looked at from natural viewing distance, it is considered to be a several years back there seemed sharp picture. It examined closely with a magnifier the same image to be a shortage of cooks, or even may appear to be unsharp; it may "fall apart," but this does not matter; circus barkers who posed as cooks, as long as the photograph of the subject appears to be as sharp as the or just anyone who knew on end original subject appeared to the naked eye the' picture is considered of a rolling pin from the other. sharp. Thei'e was a character aboard at Sharpness Is Relative the time who had all the admirable You photograph a building on which a sign appears. From where the mannerisms of the onstage Mau­ picture is taken (from camera position) a person with normal eyesight rice Evans, could talk an English is able to read the large letters on the sign but not the small ones. If professor under the round table, in the photograph only the large letters are legible the picture is still but whose cooking left something considered to be sharp. A lens is considered to be a sharp lens, a lens to be desired. Undaunted, this gal­ of good quality, if the image .produced by it appears to be sharp. Several ley master of the quip and quatrain factors influence sharpness, and the quality of the lens is just one of bought himself a Fannj Farmer's them. Camera and/or subject motion often cause unsharpness which cook book when next h» tried the is later blamed on the lens. The very best lens cannot produce a'^harp gangplank. It was to no #vail, how­ image if the camera or subject moved during the exposure. ever, as he tinkered uhsucces.sfully with the recii)es wtjich were To produce a sharp image of the subject the lens must be placed a meant for garden parties. certain distance from the film in the camera. Subjects at a great dis­ His succession was brought about tance from the camera will all be sharp when the lens is set at a given through concerted action by the distance from the film, but when a subject close to the camera is to be crew, Calefato's script notes. One photographed the lens must be adjusted by increasing the lens-to-film day 20 men gathered around this distance. This adjustment of the lens-to-film distance in relation to cook, looked him squarely between lens-to-subject distance is called focusing. To get a sharp image you the hot-cross buns, and advised must focus your lens; you must adjust the lens-to-film distance. Most him to leam to cook—but not on cameras have some sort of focusing mechanism; some rangefinders, ships. He mumbled something others with scales, still others have a ground glass. Any one of these about rejoining the circus as a Is satisfactory if it is in good working order. Phil Reyes, Jr., bottom left, son of the steward, top picture, is barker. and announced that he shown with another father-son team aboard the De Soto, J. C. Dun­ Another important factor is the correct alignment of lens and film. would resign formally at the next can, left and Grover Duncan. If the lens and film are at an angle to each other, even at a very slight port. His final flourish was in the angle, the image will not be sharp over-all. truest tradition of the theatre. Rumors Fly To summarize—a picture is sharp if it appears to be as sharp as the subject matter appedked to the eye. To judge its sharpness hold the Soon after he retired from the It is not unusual for the men of the SIU to look upon one scene of the crime, a small man print at a normal viewing distance. An 8 x 10 print should be held at arm's length, an 11 x 14 at a distance of about 5 feet, larger pictures another as close friends and brothers, but it is rarer indeed came aboard with a battered suit­ farther away, smaller ones closer. Remember that any one or more when one SIU man can look upon another as his father, or case. It was rumored that he kept his lemon meringue pies in there, of the following can cause unsharpness in photos even if the lens is son, in reality. Rarer stilH but this thought never was sub­ perfect: down to sunny Miami. stantiated by fact. • Camera Motion when they ship together, and run One of the youngest, and, para­ • Subject Motion coincidence is pushed to the doxically, the oldest member of the There followed then a succession • Defective Focusing Mechanism limit when two such father-son SIU among the foursome, was J. C. of gentlemen of the galley who • Lens and film not aligned combinations are found on the Duncan, who joined the Union in could hardly be accused of being • Careless focusing acquainted with the workings same vessel. as a deckman. The 6'4", 27- therein. In a future column we'll take up some simple tests for checking the So it was on the Waterman line's 1944 stalwart ships out of Tam­ True To Theater sharpness of a lens. De Soto when it made a recent year-old pa, Fla., where he lives with his The next and baker was parents. When Pop is home, that the kind whocook stayed nights is. When he isn't, Grover Duncan practicing long words,awake pearshaped can be found on any SIU ship as vowels (left over, no doubt, from a an able hand in the engine depart­ recipe which failed to materialize), Seafarers develop an unquenchable taste for traveling born from their wanderings oh ment. and that stage presence required of the sea, with their appetites for foreign lands whetted by natural curiosity and prior asso­ In another such family-Seafarer all true men of the theater. The ciation with the countries as they touch strange ports in the course of their work. Floren partnership are Phillip Reyes, Sr., more he talked and quoted, the Weintraub, long a Seafarer, and Jr. The elder member of the less he cooked and baked. He visited western Europe some and tunnels line the countryside Jjpats carrying freight to the river duo joined the Union in 1946 and talked himself down the gangway, months ago on vacation, tak­ composed of many little nearby towns. The buildings favored pastel sails as a steward, while Junior is rehearsing, perhaps, for his next ing in the points of interest he had towns leading to Tarragona. The colors, while along the main streets a wiper. vehicle. long desired to see from a tourist's city has monuments which bear there were parks with fountains, eye-view. witness to its ancient heritage dat­ swans, goldfish, and varied flowers During the latter part of Novem­ ing back 2,500 years. In the Met­ and piahts. Slant-roofed houses ber, Weintraub .sailed aboard the ropolitan Cathedral, Weintraub lined the cobbled streets where Excambion to Barcelona, Spain. walked over the tombs of the In-, bright-colored washing was hung He spent a few days there, stop­ fant Don Juan de' Aragon, and out to dry from tiny balconies. Lit­ (1) Because the stars occupy a field of blue, the US flag contains both ping at the city's newest hotel,' the King James I, the conqiierer of tle donkeys laden with fruit trot­ Avenida Palace. Valencia. ted up and down the crooked long and short red and white stripes. Does the flag contain six or seven It is located in From there the traveler's agenda streets, their owners calling out short stripes? (2) The numbers 98.6, 360, 186,000 and 7-11 are each identified with the heart of the led to Valencia, touring the city their wares. Barefoot women city on Avenue with a guide. From Valencia it passed through the streets with a particular subject. With what is each one usually associated? (3) In Japan he is called Miki Kuchi, in Sweden Musse Pig, In France Jose Antonio, was a 200-mile drive by auto to their 60-pound baskets of fruit, but its swanky Madrid, the capital of Spain. En- vegetables and fish balanced pre­ Michel Souris; what do Americans call him? (4) What measurement of time is reckoned by the length of time it a c c 0 mmoda- route, peasants were seen astride cariously on their heads. More ^ tions belie the donkeys and burros, a common sights than could be reported met takes the earth to circle the sun? (5) Does a knot in a pine log decay more or less quickly than the reasonable rates. mode of travel. Yoked oxen drew the eye. Knowing the two-wheeled carts loaded with bar­ log itself? France Follows (6) How many feet of fencing would be required to enclose a field Catalan dialect rels of wine. Kingly castles and The French cities of Rouen, Weintraub makes Barcelona peasants' caves lay almost side by Cherbourg, Le Havre, and Fecamp 10 yards long and 13 yards wide? (7) Which can fly faster, lighter-than-air or heavier-than-air ships? an easier town to converse with. side on the mountains. A few days followed Lisbon and preceded the (8) Of the following foods, which takes the least time to digeSt: beef, It has two million people, great in Madrid led to a plane ride to visits to Southampton and London, avenues, many theaters, beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. England, and the letter's Bucking­ pork, bread? (9) What American author, who served as a sailor, deserted, was streets, bull rings, museums, art ham Palace, Westminster Abbey, River Freight gaileries, and magnificent parks. A room at the Victoria Hotel, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Big Ben. captured by cannibals and rescued by whalers, wrote one of the bestWeintraub sailed aboard the known sea stories based on his own experiences? Was it >I '-ndonlj Ancient Ci'iy one of the finest^ost only $2.50 a Next our wanderer took a train day, with meafsTrhere was much French linef Liberte for home, de­ (Melville), (Conrad), (Defoe)? (10) About how much of the weight of the human body is made up to Tarragona, a city on the ocean to see there and in the towns across ciding, after his tour, that America 90 kilometers south of Barcelona. the Tagus River. Along the river, was the best country for biro after of muscle? (Answers.On Pago 25) Orange groves. rli>> )»»», bridges .tbecet .•wecfe many .small . sailing alL. PopSi Sons Sail StlJ Sailor Turns Tourist Europe Quiz Corner �Ftt« Twenty J SEAFARERS LOG Tehraary t, 1951 Steel Scientlel Stories And Smiles in South India The crew of the Steel Scientist (Isthmian) relaxes at the Merchant Navy Club on WlUlngdon Island, Cochin, South India, with reading matter and liquid refreshments. Pic by club manager. No Willies For ^Willie' In Storm By Spike Marlin . Once upon a time, about 100,000 magic figure of 60, and couldn't bankrupt horseplayers ago, there make it. Wilted In NY was a very successful handicap horse named Discovery. He raced Subsequently he became boss of. at all distances at weights up to the Cleveland Indians and squirmed 130 pounds and usually took the in anguish as his heroes beat the honors—^that is, unless he raced brains out of the rest of the league against another horse named Cav­ but wilted away every time, they alcade. Everytime Cavalcade looked. crossed bats with New York. Discovery in the eye down the Now the Yankees are making a homestretch^ Discovery couldn't— bid to accomplish something tliat't never been done before—^take five or wouldn't—^pass him. Discovery has since gone to the straight pennants. It's readily happy haying grounds but Hank agreed that Cleveland is the big­ Greenberg, general manager of the gest obstacle to that ambition. As Cleveland Indians, seems intent on in previous years, the Indians have playing "Discovery" to the New solid pitching down the line and York Yankees "Cavalcade." Green­ plenty of punch. But Cleveland's berg has been second fiddle to the long-recognized weakness has been Yankees so long it's practically be­ a defensive one, particularly at shortstop. The difference between come an obsession to him. Cleveland and New York could be Grew Up Nearby summed up on one word—Rizzuto. Hank grew up so close to the Man With A Glove Yankee Stadium that he could hear If Greenberg wants to get his the fans roar when Ruth belted club under the wire first, he has to one. When he got to be a mere come up with a competent short­ stripling of better i£han 200 pounds stop. Yet in all the trades the In­ the Yankees showed a mild inter­ dians have made in the past, est in him. But they were not too they've gone after pitchers and enthusiastic (nor was he) since the outfielders, never the good glove club already had a seemingly man. they needed. In the dying healthy fellow named Lou Gehrig weeks of the 1952 season they holding. down the first base job. clutched at straws by picking up Gehrig hadn't missed a game since George Strickland from the Pi­ he got into the line-up and there rates. Strickland couldn't even didn't seem to be much future for hold the job on the -woebegone Greenberg in the Yankee organiza- Pittsburgh club, let alone the In­ ion. dians. He took his talents to Detroit It appears then that if the Yan­ where he wowed 'em for many kees are to be beaten, they will years. But like Discovery, he just have to beat themselves. That couldn't seem to pass the Yankees. migiit happen because Rizzuto He came within a measly two runs showed signs of fading fast at the of tying Gehrig's league record for end of last season. Otherwise runs batted in, in a single season. Greenberg will be singing, "Al­ He hit 58 home runs another year, ways a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride," had a week left to reach Ruth'a come next October. "Wee Willie" McKeon of the Trafalgar's Republic believes in the tradition of the US Post Office Department's slogan that nothing . . shall stay these couriers from their appointed rounds," nor curtail any of his extra-curricular services, according to Estil Rob­ ertson, a recent shipmate of-* this good Samaritan and Sea­ clarion call to duty and he was along with bruised shins and shoulders, Willie and Picou never one to shirk. farer. On a recent trip to England, Rolling expertly with the ship emerged from the night and en­ Robertson relates, he was injured over the peaks and through the tered Robertson's room with a during a storm when the ship was troughs, Willie fixed up a tray of burst of enthusiasm and speed aid­ being tossed hither and yon like a food for his patient. After secur­ ed somewhat by the persuasive cork. His injuries were not of a ing the items on the tray in good and following .storm. Robertson just about broke up serious nature, but since he was seaman style, he started out for his objective. It was probably no from the unholy sight. When he Instructed to remain in bed for a few days of recuperation, "Wee more than scotch tape and a stout stopped laughing, he got down to Wiliic" took him under his wing heart which held that tray to­ the business at hand, with Willie like a mother hen does a wounded gether. Intrepid Willie, however, beaming down upon him as he ate. chick. No sailor would starve witli was making little headway against the ravages of the storm until, in­ Willie on board—storm or not. spired by his example, a helping Braves Storm hand was offered. Steward Helps With Willie on board the Republie, it was an established faet Seeing that Willie could not Some things just won't wait. There are some occurrences in this world of ours, believes proved many times over that the make it alone in spite of his de­ Tommy Davis, who was until recently deck maintenance on the Carroll Victory, which sick and injured would be fed re­ termination. Steward John W. Pigardless ol' the climatic conditions. cou got a half-nelson on Willie to" should not be held back one second from publication and pronouncement. Soooo—Tommy Violent storms and their accom­ prevent his being blown or washed wasted no time when he ran^ panying buffeting of the ship held off the catwalk. Willie held dog­ across what he believed to be who signed on with the rest in All in all, Davis said, it was a no fear for BR McKeon. Despite gedly to the tray. Locked in that just such a mark of distinction. Norfolk, Va. Jack Horton, oiler good crew on a good ship. He had being asked not to worry about the pretzel grip, with Picou grabbing No sooner had he stepped ashore and ship's delegate; Jimmy Bar­ other fine phrases for the good care and feeding of Robertson dur­ Willie and Willie getting a ham­ off the South Atlantic ship than rett, AB and deck delegate; "Big food and excellent seamanship oh ing the height of the storm by the mer-hold on the tray, the pair Tommy dashed to the. nearest Red" the mate; W. O. Hudson, AB; the voyage, and he hung up tha patient himself, Willie would have worked theii* way along the cat­ phone to get the startling news off and bosun Eddie Burton received none of it. He heard a clear-cut, walk. Through dint of hard work. his chest and onto the presses. For accolades from Davis over tlie telephone with the air of a man four months and 1*2 days. Tommy 1,500-mile long-distance phone who saw his duty and did It. Too soon wasn't soon enough. breathed breathlessly to the editor lines. of the LOG on a long-distance phone call from Houston, Texas, there was nothing but harmony on the Carroll's run to Inchon, Korea. To top it off, there wasn't one beef The LOG opens this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, at the payoff at the end of that pe­ bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-knovon riod. That's worth calling home cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, about. Tommy said into the moutt^,- suitable for shipboard and/or home uSe. Here's second cook Franle. piece of the phone as. the edito hurriedly scribbled some notes on Adkins' recipe for potato pancakes.'^ Adkins has been married seven Despite the international fiavor the occasion. of his travels over the past nine years and, according to him, "will Not only that, but the ship's del­ sail any kind of run." However, he egate, deck delegate, mate, steward years as a Seafarer with the SIU, prefers the foreign trips because second cook Frank Adkins prefers and others came in for some it means a longer run on the sea choice praise from this crewman native American dishes to the and makes for more work, fun and exotic foods of other nations. ^ adventure. Hailing from 'The ingredients for his potato Chicago, Illinois, pancakes are simple, like the dish the 26-year-old itself, which accounts for its pop­ member of the ularity with the men. For 35 per­ stewards depart­ sons, says Adkins, use a potato to ment has been every man, or about seven pounds around the world of spuds. Run the potatoes through more than once. a grinder until they have reached He has been in or that tell-tale, loose quality. Add passed through one dozen raw onions, salt and many of the Adkins pepper the onions, and mix all major ports of the globe, but, although Impressed ingredients thoroughly. Then, mix fiour with the concoc­ by native lore and food habits, he prefers, dishes Indigenous to the tion to tighten up its consistency, in pan or bowl. Next, fry in skillet United States. "Most of the fellows on the ships or pan ovei;. a medium flame. Add I have sailed went for the potato just a little touch of grease to the pancakes," says Adikins, "in . fine pan to keep the pancakes in tip-top fashion. Thereover was a pan­ Shape for frying. Turn the pan­ No space cadet, Jose Suarez, cake left over. Topping.it off A'ith cakes as they are done and -serve FWT, watches the steam pot roast of beef Just hits the right while hot, right from the fryii^l gahgesimthe Bosarie. pan, if possible. spot with many of the men." \ Plash IS'eirs Vaa^t Wait, T^mmy Phones LOG Prom Texas To Praise treie Members rW, Issr,. ilK ifei: m: - ;|imS5«ig5TD/MllKj flp YOU HAPPEN TO MEET ^oeaVMEMBER OF AN ATIANTIC REFINING CO. • TANKER DURING A SltJPOVER IN PORT, GWE^ HIM THE FACIS ABOUT THE SlU AND THE BEN­ EFITS We ALI­ ENJOY. EVERi' SEAFARER IS AN AMBASSADOR OF ORSANiriNG^eOCPlVlLL. Gazes At Gauges �Februurr ff. 195t SEAFARERS ThmnUa Doetora For Healing Him To the Editors: I Just-was discharged from the USPHS hospital in Norfolk, Va and I would like to express my thanks to the staff of this hue out­ fit. Dr. Elliot, the head surgeon, is the best there is. H it were not for him I would not be here writing this. The staff of doctors, nurses, and orderlies working under him are equally adept in their jobs. Food Tops The food in the Hansen hospital is tops, it is well-prepared, and there is plenty of it for everyone. I spent 12 weeks in the hospital from Nov. S to Jan. 28 and am glad to be out and ready to ship once again. Once again I want to thank the good doctor and his wonderful staff for the care I received. I never would have made it without their skill. Marinns Hansen T LOG -a-rA.,- Face Twenty-ene LETTERS Came in NIek Ot Time T» the Editor: Blow a whistle and call the whole posed upon, under the much dis­ thing off then. I was admitted to the Marine cussed subject, smoking in the Take it easy, brothers, and keep wheelhouse. We cannot stand by Hospital here on Staten Island on them sailing. To the Editor: in these modem times and let the December 24th. On the 31st John Pvt. Bob Breitweg Some months ago, after visiting unwTitten law of a master on . a Cole dropped In and gave me $25 4 4" t the Naha USS Club, I wrote a let­ vessel keep us from enjojdng the Christmas money and the $15 ter to the LOG stating that I had same privilege that he and his of­ weekly benefit. Believe you me, it came in just right, as I wa? fresh been overcharged. However, when ficers enjoy. out of cigarettes and down to my I recently returned to Naha, I Smoking For All To the Editor: struck up a conversation with Tlie master and mates, when on last 17 cents. I read an article in the Daily So many waterfront bistros thrive Hank and Jane, two of the three the open sea, and when they themr on taking seamen for all they have, Americans who manage the club, selves are smoking in the wheel- News on January 14th which stated that when we find a place that and brought up the subject. They house or chart room, should allow that the AFL unions in N. Y. were adopting a plan really gives us a square shake I agreed that this could have hap­ any helmsman to smoke while authored by the think we ought to let you and the pened, since they have a large staff standing a wheel watch in the Secretary - Treas­ (about 65 people), and find it im­ wheelhouse unless (a) the pilot is membership know about it. urer of our Union, I've been on the Steel Flyer for possible to constantly keep tabs on aboard; (b) the ship is in port, It made me feel quite some time and Sad Sam's in everyone. channel or harbor; (c) unless foul good. Honolulu has always been a favor­ weather conditions or a change of Ask for Manager In my opinion ite haunt of SIU men. On one par­ Hank and Jane went on to say course and cargo, or other special that in itself ticular trip, the crew of the Steel that whenever any seaman comes occasions when it is-considered un­ should have Flj'er got there shortly after the to the Naha USS Club and feels safe. shown the mem­ recent dock s'trike; as a result we that something is out of line, he This would not limit in any way bers of our Union were tied up for 28 days. By the should speak to them, so that the the authority of the master or other Miller that Paul HaU is end of that time most of the crew, trouble can be ironed out then and officers or lessen the obedience of including topside, was well over­ there. This holds true for any USS any helmsman to any lawful order. just about the best in the business. drawn. The international rules of the I think each and every one of us club—always speak to the manager Bartenders Help Seafarers when something seems wrong to road, which 'are used as an e.xcuse, owe him a vote of thanks for all The management realized the you. have no foimdation. The light of the benefits and good breaks that situation and the day bartender of a cigarette can not be seen, if the the Seafarers have received in the John Hailman Sad Sam's, named Oscar, and the vessel keeps its safe distance, nor past year, one of the best years in 4 4 4 4. night bartender. Slim, started can it be mistaken for lights, since our history. I further wish to say that I con­ handing out $5 and $10 bills to a lighted cigarette cannot be mis­ many of the boys, some of whom taken by size or shape for any­ sider it an honor and a privilege to be part of such a Union as the they had never seen before. thing else. To the Editor: To the Editor: SIU, with its able leadership and They have a very high regard David M. "Red" King During a recent stay in Buenos I am enelosing a picture of my the good record it has made for for SIU men at this place and they 4 4 4 Aires, the baseball team of the daughter, Catherine Inez Diaz, itself. Del Alba played a game with the are a very decent bunch. whom we all call "Kitty," along Best regards and wishes to all my By the way, althou^ we receive Jimnasa Stars. Union brothers. our quota of tlie LOG regularly at with her grandfather. Her grand­ We didn't do too well in the Honolulu, they disappear too fast father is Morris Alport, a business Mike Miller early innings and were trailing by and we don't get a chance to read agent of the Teamsters Local 991, To the Editor: 4 4 4 These are just a few lines to say four runs going into the first half them. I was wondering if your Mobile, Ala. that I believe the SIU is the tops of the last inning. Then we suc­ office could arrange to have some in the entire maritime industry. ceeded in making five runs and copies sent to Sad Sam's also, like Never before in the history of the holding the Jimnasa Stars in their you do for the Singapore Bar and labor movement, to my knowledge, To the Editor: last frame to win the game in a Grill, etc. The men on this run' has a union given so much to so thrilling finish. Duke Duet, our would sure appreciate it. We, the patients at the USPHS many. manager, played a great part in Hospital, Fort Stanton, NM, extend William W. Royes In addition to the many advan­ our heart-felt thanks to the offi­ the victory. (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG tages of vacation pay, materaity cials and trustees of the SIU Wel­ A superb dinner with all the will be sent to Sad Sam's every benefits, college scholarships, and fare Plan for the $25 Christmas trimmings, including champagne, two weeks, as you requested, from top freight and tanker agreements bonus. was given for both teams, at which now on). which are now an integral part of 4 4> 4" time the Del Alba's captain was We are very proud of the gains the Union, the SIU offers even the Union has made. presented with a trophy. more. The personal relationship Joseph Bruno J. H. Gleason between the officers and members ^ R. A. ViUeta of the SIU is not often found else­ To the Editor: J. F. Thomburg where. It is just tops. I have spent five months on the Adron Cox Just had to get this off my chest Lone Jack and will have spent an­ Francis I. Gibbons in high praise for a job well done other five months on the Fort HosDonald McDonald by all the brothers and brother To the Editor: kins by the time we get back. I Picture portrait of "Kitty" Diaz Virgil E, Wilmoth officers of the best Union in the At our last meeting, the crew of have yet to see anything wrong and her Grandpa sent in by Thomas Isakscn world. the Alcoa Cavalier gave a vote of with a Cities Service vessel. Seafarer A. E. Diaz. A. J. Ernest Fred Ames thanks to Captain Jump for going I would like to express my Frederick J. Frinnctie 4 4 4 I have been a member of the SIU out of his way and off our course thanks to the editor and the staff of A. McGeegan to put a brother ashore in Cura­ the LOG. It is one of the most since December 1943. Now I am John Dooley cao. This was Brother Charles compact papers you can find today. sailing on the De Soto as FWT. I 4 4 4 Nelson, who was suffering from a You cannot turn a page without would like all my friends who read kidney ailment and was not ex­ reading something of interest not the LOG to see my little girl help­ To the Editor: pected to live through the night only to Seafarers but to people ing her grandfather with the locars Just a little note of regards from business. They had a very good the boys on the Robin Trent to all working shore. G. L. Tucker without hospital care. time together before I snapped Seafarers in and around the New To the Editor: 4 4 4 Captain Jump kept in touch the picture. York hall. with the hospital and notified the I think it can be made practical A. E. Diaz We'll be home from Durban, to nm ships up to 100 miles per crew when he received telegrams South Africa, in about four weeks. hour, in calm waters. You put twin 4 4 4 on Brother Nelson's condition. Thie After that we'll be ready to ship jet engines in a' ship, one on each last information received was that To the Editor: out again for any port in the world side, and run the exhaust pipes I have received the check that Brother Nelson is improvin'g but including this African counterpart out the stern—one on each side of represents the death benefit for my cannot be moved at present. son, William O. White, and would To the Editor: to Miami Beach, Florida. Lots of the rudder. Crew of Alcoa Cavalier like to thank you for sames. I believe that the constitutional sun and fun down here. To keep the engines cool and I would also like to express my rights of Seafarers are being im-1 Harry Kronmel insure their long life you would appreciation to the men who were have to build water jackets around kind enough to donate their blood the engines and pump water when it was needed most. through the engines from a fresh "Mrs. Julia White To the Editor: water tank located in the bottom Well, brothers, I'm over here in of the ship so the water would Korea, whereat am receiving the stay cool. LOG. Today I read the new agree­ The air intake pipe to the en­ ment, and let me tell you, you gines would have to have filters at can be proud of the SIU, as you To the Editor: the bottom to filter out the spray and I have the best union on the I would like to ask for two and rain water in bad weather. sea. changes df address, please. Would The intake pipe would be located where the stack is on steamships. I'm a proud, retired, full book- also like to thank you for your Single Engine Preferable member, who sailed carpenter and very Interesting paper. My husband and I enjoy the It would probably be better to deck maintenance on Bull, Robin, have one big single jet engine in Waterman and Calmar ships from LOG very much. We are constant­ ly amazed at the number of bene­ a ship, rather than have twin en­ 1947 to 1951. gines. In my own mind I'm posi­ We had a good union and agree­ fits you offer your members. My brother had the LOG sent to tive that jet ships are a coming ment then, but now we can be thing. Of course, this plan would proud and boast the world over both my mother and myself, but now we are moving. Will you have to be tested first, on a small about the. Union we belong to. please note our changes of address. craft of some kind. • This Army need,s something like We would hate to mika ^ven one • I think that the SIU should urge that, as it's hell in this Army. As copy of the LOG. the Maritime Commission to start we used to say in the Array dur­ Floren Weitrtraub is shown 24 years apart pursuing his seaman's Mrs. W. E. Kyle building ships with jet engines in ing the last war, "War Is Hell." career. At left he is a wireless operator on i^na Cruz, Mexico, (Ed. note: Your changes of ad­ them. There, is one hitch—we ain'jt at war. dress have been noted). docks in ia2L At. sight: Iiiciion,Km:ea» in 194:1.^ , , Sends Apologies To Naha USS Club Sad Sam^s Gives Men Square Deal Vietorioua Team Feted tiy Crew Wants Friends To See Daughter Has High Praise For StU Members Sich Brothers Glad ToGet Bonus Cities Service Ships Are Fine Captain Helps Sick Man Ashore Seaiarei* Sends Begards From SA Thanhs Seafarers Who Gave Blood Union Brother Fights in Korea Urges Building Of Jet Vessels Helmsman Should Be Able To Smohe Time and Locale Change For Seafarer Entire Family Enjoys Paper • �SEAFARERS LOG Face Twenty-twe Weifare Services Gain High Praise Vthnuarr $, 195S L E T t E R S Sends Thanhs To Letter Writers To the Editor: To The Editor: room at 9:30 AM and asked to see seamen, especially the SIU, since I've been in St. Vincent's Hos­ . I would like to say a few words a doctor. The chief mate told him most of the men we've got in the pital here in New York for about in praise of the Department of to go below and finish his watch, infantry still think the "two years 10 weeks now, and 4iave gotten a> Welfare Services of the SIU, and which he did. Later this man went before the mast" situation exists, large number of cards and letters To the Editor: I am speaking from experience. It to the doctor, who discovered that which is false, because the best from my SIU brothers and other I've been reading the LOG from times is really tops, and is a wonderful he had a temperature of 105 de­ I've had were at sea. friends. help to Seafarers in need. grees. He was sent back to the cover to cover with the greatest To help me explain to these guys Since I've had two operations interest for the past number of I was taken off thp Calmar (Cal- ship with orders not to turn to for years, and every so often I come about our Union, will you please now, I spend all my time in a mar) after I was injured aboard. five days. across a letter from an unhappy send me a copy of the LOG and wheelchair with my legs raised, or and I was put We are glad to state that all the wife complaining that mail- doesn't tell me the price for one year, be­ else in bed, so it is not possible for into a private news is not of such a distressing cause I want to keep in touch with me to write letters to all the peo­ hospital. While I nature, as we have one of the reach her husband. It is a sorry my old shipmates. My last ship ple who have remembered me here was unable to finest stewards departments on mess and I know that the Union is was the Seadream (Orion); our Un­ in the hospital. doing all it can to see that the sea­ •take care of my­ here that most of us have ever had ion delegate was William from So, I would like to take this op­ self and was se­ the pleasure of sailing with. The man receives mail from his wife Galveston, Tex., who did a great portunity, through the LOG, to riously sick in food has always been most ap­ and family. job on board. thank everybody who sent me a the hospital, petizing and we have yet to hear For all it Is worth, may I tell letter or a "get well" card. When Please print my address, in case the representa­ a beef about the stewards depart­ what I do to have mail reach my you're in the hospital, you appre­ any of my former shipmates want tives from the ment. Ed Janowski, the steward, husband? When mailing addresses ciate hearing from your old to write to me. SIU Department haven't been posted aboard ship Smith is one of the best. The menus friends. And when I'm up and Pvt. Robert J. Rata of Welfare Serv­ are always well prepared and we before sailing, I write to the steam­ around again, I'll thank them per­ US 51219823 ices came to visit me. ship company, addressing my let­ can boast some of the best cooks sonally. Co K 39th Inf. Reg. They made sure that I had and bakers afloat—chief cook, A. ter to the marine department. I Joseph Piitttis 9th Inf. Div. enough money to take care of my Goncalves; second cook and baker, tell them that my husband has Fort Dix. NJ 4i 4' 4> wants, and then they arranged to Gil Ebon; third cook, Joe Doletin. shipped out, giving them the name (Ed. note: We have added your have my gear, books and papers, If any of you are ever fortunate of the vessel, his name and rating, and address to our mailing that I had left on the ship when I enough to be shipmates of these and asking them for their agents' name list to receive the LOG regularly was injured, sent back to New brothers you will know what we names and addresses in the ports at every two weeks as issued). York. They straightened every­ mean by good cooks. which the ships will call on its To the Editor: tr if Sf thing out for me. trip. Also, I enclose a self-ad­ Fred T. MUler Crewmembers of all depart­ dressed stamped envelope. Arranged Transfer ments aboard the Jeff Davis wish X t, Polite Answers Then, when I was able to be to extend their greatest apprecia­ moved, they arranged to get me I have always received a very To the Editor: tion and thanks to Chief Mate transferred to the Marine Hospital polite answer and a list of all the Leonard for the service and interOur next ports are Karachi, est he extended to the sick crew­ at Staten Island so that I could be ports and addresses. A letter ad­ Pakistan; Bombay, India; Madras, members aboard ship to and from with some other seamen and, have To the Editor: dressed in care of the US Consu­ This is just a few words to let late in the port in which the ship India; Calcutta, India and then some friends to talk to while I the European trip. He gave his own was getting better. By that time, all my friends know that I am will call will always be delivered back to the States. time and rest to doctor the sick; Two bookmembers aboard this thinking not of himself, but of the my gear was back and everything ready to go back sailing the seas to the ship. My letters reach my again after an absence of two years. was squared away so that I had husband that way when I have no ship will be racing the stork back crew. I have missed the sea very much other recourse. to the States in the second week no problems bothering me. Praises Stewards of February. They are Wild Bill I would just like to express my and I must answer its call once Writing in care of General De­ At our last meeting aboard ship thanks to Walter Siekmann, Tom more. This is just a little note to livery when the ship is on a coast­ Gannon of Boston and Tommy (The the crewmembers extended their Gould and the other fellows in say hello to all my fellow Sea­ wise trip may help if the seaman Donkey) Maher of Yorkville, NY. thanks to the stewards department. the Welfare Services Department farers and former buddies of days can go ashore when the post office Both are keeping their fingers Chief Steward Fred "Havard, and for the wonderful way they took gone by. I hope we will sail to­ is open. I always use air mail crossed for a future Seafarer. Crew of the Steel Traveler care of me and helped me out gether again and soon. when writing to my husband. Louis Kellar when I really needed some help. if if i> That is the system I use. I hope Vote Of Thanks it will be of some use to other And I also think that Paul Hall wives and families. deserves a vote of thanks for mak­ Mrs, Theodore M. Larsen ing this sort of set-up possible for To the Editor: 3) t ~ it us. We have maternity benefits, To the Editor: I would also like to report that hospital benefits, scholarships, dis­ At present I am sailing on the donations to the March of Dimes by ability benefits and a lot of other Camas Meadows, a US Petroleum the Alawai crewmembers for this things that seamen never had be­ Carriers ship. trip now total $360 and will un­ fore, like this Department oif Wel­ I would like to inform you that To the Editor: doubtedly pass the $400 mark be­ We have a bosun on the Schuy­ fore we reach fare Services which really comes since we left the United States on the States. through for us when it counts. It Oct. 27, we haven't received one ler Otis Bland who does things SIU Incidentally, I just received a style. He has a watch a day to was Paul Hall and the rest of the letter. We know some of us have copy of the December 12 issue SIU officials who won these'things mail coming, but we have not re­ the gangway. He was put in a of the LOG, which was a little de­ for us, and let's not forget it. ceived it. If the company would room to himself. One of the day layed, and would like to make a We've got the best outfit in the do its part and forward the mail to men and the carpenter have a room, correction in the letter I wrote world here in the SIU. us, it would make for a happier and two day men are in a room which was published in that Issue. where there were three men be­ The captain of the Alawai, who Is Warren Smith crew. fore. The steward is a number- taking up the March of Dimes Since we left New York Wb have i Members of the steward de­ gone to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, one SIU man. The collection, is named Ben Martin, partment of the Jeff Davis chief cook has Swansea, Ceuta, and Naples, and not Ben JOhnson, as I wrote. . and the .60-pound Christmas proved himself now we are at Dakar—with no W. F. Walker cake. above average, mail in sight. We have spent To the Editor; 4- 3> 4and is sure put­ We are on the homeward-bound Christmas without having any mail ting out the hash. Chief Cook J. Jordan for the won­ stretch on the Steel Navigator now from our folks. This situation has When they put derful food served at all meals and everyone is glad of it after been going on for tv/o months. It flesh on Blanco throughout the trip. We also sa­ such a long and arduous trip. For seems to me that some of these, William's bones, luted the baker, R. L. Alford for To the Editor: some reason which has never been companies always wait for Union they are good. his fine baking. He baked a 80This type of living is about rock explained to us, the crew has been action, otherwise they do not do In my twenty-five bottom to one who has sailed on pound Christmas cake aboard ship WUiiams getting nothing but a bad time anything on their own for the good years on these SIU ships. I sailed as an AB, and which was considered by all of the from the mate and the old man. and welfare of the seamen who rust pots, I can say that this is the just can't get into the Army mood crew as the best ever tasted aboard ship, bur Christmas and New They have had us working bell to keep their ships moving. best stewards department I have because of seatime memories. Year's dinners were among the bell all trip, even in the hottest If it is possible, I wish you would ever I'll bet a year's Union wages seen. This whole crew is of climates, when the thermome­ put pressure on these people. I number one, from the captain to that I'll be right back within the best. suggest that the Union set up a Crew of the Jeff Davis ter was well over 100 degrees. SIU when I am discharged. The chief mate (Gumshoe Gib­ mail department to follow the the wiper. 3> 4^ 3^ I would appreciate receiving At present, we are in Korea and bon) stands outside the messroom ships in every port. In this man­ the LOG while I do my hitch here, are not granted shore leave. The Armg N0W9 But at coffee time and checks his watch ner, Seafarers wishing to have to keep up with all the news. to make certain that we do not mail sent to them overseas can deck department overtime aver­ Private Edwin B. Pounds take a second more than 15 minutes use the headquarters address, with ages about 200 hours per man, and (Ed. note: Our mailing depart­ To the Editor: the trip is only one month and six the Union seeing to it that the for coffee, and he seems to have ment has noted your address, and days old. How is the Union doing by this nothing more to do than observe men get their mail at each port. mil send you the LOG regularly time? As for me, I am not doing Bianco T. Williams I am not trying to put a load on the activities of the crew "while every two weeks.) so good. I am in training now; they are working on deck. No or­ the Union, but in my opinion pay­ if • if having been drafted. I retired my dinaries are allowed to steer, and off complaints and beefs that arise book in December. Viand-by is on the bridge. This because of this situation 'may be action is unjustified, as the crew eliminated. If this set-up can be Last night I met a guy I sailed has never missed a day's work and accomplished, all the expenses for To the Editor: with in 1947. He is also an SIU it can be included in the Welfare is always sober. member who was drafted. A very Happy New Year, espe­ To the Editor: Fund. ' Sick Crewmember Works Please say hello to all the fel­ We would like to bring a very cially to those at sea on these par­ While in Surabaya, the ordinary , Let's hear from the other broth­ ticular holidays. I sympathize, be­ worthy organization to. the atten­ lows I know at the Union and ask on the 4-8 watch was ordered to ers. cause I spent Christmas and New tion of our brothers: The Catholic them to write to me, as I would John L. Rivera stand by on the after deck to keep Year's at sea, and there is no place Maritime Cliib of Mobile, which like to know how the SIU is do­ (Ed. note: The Union has con' like home. ' a lookout for naval vessels so that stands ready to donate books and ing all the time. he could dip the flag if any should tacted the company on the mail I am a soldier , now but I will magazines to seamen In Mobile. Having been drafted a couple of Company officials claim chance to appear. The mate con­ situation. On Christmas, this organization always be an SIU sailor. that they have a fooUproof system months ago, it looks as if I've stantly accuses men who are genu­ for getting the mail to the men. missed something, I den't think it s also provided a complete holiday Jhf't. Lewis Ware US 55332768 inely ill of malingering. At Co­ However^, the company has prom­ the sea but the )||iendship that 1 dinner for seamen on the beach. Btry t e2ud AFA Bn, 4tb PIL lombo, Ceylon, the 8-12 fireman, ised to investigate the matter and miss the most. To distract my bud­ 6th Armd. Div. Ship's Delegate feeling ill, came to the chief mate's rectify any faults.) Leonard Wood* Mo, SSPetroBtd dies we talk about the sea and Offers Helpful Hints On Mail Jeff Bavis Crew Thanhs 1st Mate Steel Traveler Races The Stork Former Seafarer Goes Bach To Sea Alawai Has For Polio Brive Men Beef About Mail Situation Grade Crew Sails Otis Bland Topside^s Tough But Food is Not SiU Living Tops Life In The Armg B:?- • Union Forever Wants To Show LOG To Buddies Mobilians Give Boohs To Seamen �Tebruary 9, 195S Page Twenty-thrc* SEAFARERSLOG Offitial A & C Election Tally • (Story and Tally' Committee's Report are on Face 6, Star Denotes Winner) _ , _ .Bot Stcr*tary-Tr«asurer (1) P. Hall, H-1 .....103 No Votei 24 Voidc ••••••••••••§••• 6 NY Phi Bit 1630 300 068 117 1 Write Ina Sub-Totala 3 132 1751 Astf. Sac.'Troat. (4) J. Altrina, A-1 .<....107 L. Gardner. G-1 95 W. HaU. H-272 88 R. Matthewa. M-1 94 C. Simmons. S-1...... 89 J. Volpian. V-1 80 No Votes 190 Voids • • • a • •• •• » • 9 • 1449 1258 1238 1347 1539 12^ 2367 30' 308 305 306 303 304 303 302 25 4 X 673 605 619 622 610 616 508 361 67 10 a i. ... 77 138 11 158 8' e s 0 « 0e e s0 00• 140 76 76 77 76 70 76 5 158 144 140 138 130 139 137 60 124 124 130 115 133 104 212 &»& SP Wii Sea Total 600 1253 a 10 S NO Oalv 199 B 130 24 lis 13 3 92 *5460 8 235 ... 13 3 008 1260 804 163 131 07 5717 487 793 498 783 800 860 813 802 827 948 483 738 634 2569 aac 3 198 195 192 195 192 194 88 aaa 140 146 137 142 139 140 116 12 123 123 122 123 121 119 37 18 91 92 86 87 87 87 53 *4848 *4455 *4.511 *4644 *4906 *4312 66P6 ... 131, 9 94 f,e 6 a.t 8 ... 1 ... .., 792 10500 1848 4038 462 894 948 3048 7590 1224 878 780 582 34302 1415 332 1 3 304 4 607 65 1 76 1 140 9 85 73 382 326 822 444 190 8 150 13 125 3 3 92 *4517 5 1187 10 ... . 3 1751 308 673 77 149 158 008 1200 204 163 131 97 200 11 1 580 80 1 70 1 139 10 74 84 377 331 198 8 143 20 124 4 3 94 *44.37 3 1269 11 0 Write Ins Sub-Totals 2 a.a Nor Ssv Tsm Meb ... Boston Agent (1) J. Sheehail, S-3 .123 No Votes 4 Voids 8 Write Ins ........... Bub-Totals 132 Boston Joint Patrolman (1) J. Sweeney. S-0 No Votes Voids Write Ins Sub-Totals 122 5 5 1402 348 1 ........132 .1751 Sub-Totals 48 590 54 1190 54 1211 60 505 82 1325 83 184 IS 180 .: 2 ........390 5253 Sub-Totals • aea oa e 57 Ilia 62 1084 568 49 48 446 44 1086 36 409 87 410 15 126 • a • • e ..390 5253 .• 673 77 149 158 -008 1266 204 163 54 261 250 48 266 9 36 196 430 466 223 502 178 24 8 75 66 7 68 4 3 43 114 113 31 120 11 15 4 148 145 8 150 21 1 317 60 501 721 608 488 33 271 800 778 220 1003 43 24 20 184 183 11 188 .26 38 109 95 40 120 71 12- • 4• 924 2019 . 231 New York'Engine Patrolman O) T. Babkowski. B-1.. T. Clark. C-5 E. Eriksen. E-85.... C. Scofield, S-186... W. Siekmann. S-7.. V. Whitney. W-11.. No, Votes .......... Voids Write Ina .• 308 Now York Deck Patrolman- (3> A. Arnold, A-147 T. Banning. B-12 M. Coiucci, C-3 Jr, Crowley. C-171.... G. Ruf. R-1 .. No Votes Voids Write Ins 808 458 447 . 254 244 62 46 235 41 42 e• • 924 4.52 420. Z39 139 448 157 120 24 3 65 . 7 25 3 111 126 34 30 104 27 12 3 a. • wee a• • 2019 60 60 a 231 ..... 447 - • o• 000 e s 0 • e • , 131 _B7 5717 31 91 85 37 96 22 30 1 18 71 71 25 84 16 6 1425 *3949 *3890 1356 *4283 1848 397 3 474 1824 3798 612 489 147 148 1 3 149 3 23 187 188 13 8' 178 8 29 e 0• 104 108 38 38 . 95 21 75 12 o ae • a• as a e • a 612 489 393 ' 478 800 43 48 707 758 276 211 487 798 40 208 218 821 8 - 24 «e• •« e 474 1834' 3798 5717 393 99 83 35 38 89 22 9 . 18 291 17151 81 74 22 11 77 16 10 e • • e• e *3855 •3055 1388 1085 *3854 992 1848 276 0 291 17151 New York Stewards Patrolman (3) 1. Antonio. 41163 10 180 17 A. Bell. B-14 31 224 28 O. S. Gardner. G-279, .37 391 37 P. Gonsorchik. G-2.... 44 1160 2.53 H. Guinier. G-3....... 49 1038 233 W. Jenkins, J-78 26 201 27 A. Lake. L-41.. 19 151 21 J. Pacheco. P-53 9 261 14 F. Stewart. S-8 80 1169 255 No Votes 90 345 5 Voids 15 132 33 WrUe Ins 11 Sub-ToUls .........398 5253 924 67 124 197 463 374 8.5 59 34 425 173 18 0 4 8 64 65 9 6 0 71 1 3 9 13 30 115 108 17 12 8 121 8 6 0 1 2 152 145 1 0 0 149 18 0 12 32 42 503 478 23 11 7 481 209 27 103 163 257 733 604 99 00 51 709 800 15 3 184 31 ... ... 2019 231 447 474 1824 3798 612 7 4 15 184 172 10 18 31 111 99 13 4 10 110 71 12 4 14 33 98 81 13 13 2 103 14 18 480 393 5 9 17 86 66 7 3 3 83 11 1 430 665 1097 *3965 *3312 530 370 400 *3920 1972 286 4 291 17151 Bos MAP#Alk Aa*fif ^1) W. Beyeler. B-81....<. V. D'lndia. D-191...... H. Pitt, 46534 B. Rees, R-2 No Votes Voids Write Ins Sub-Totals Sub-Totals 57 69 12 19 68 65 66 73 12 15 0 124 31 64 140 112 130 142 33 8 12 130 144 4 20 143 140 140 147 2 60 18 m 10500 1846 4038 462 894 948 3648 7596 1224 Philadelphia Agent (I) A. CarduUo. C-1 103 1390 No Votes 24 355 Voids 5 2 Write Ins... 4 Sub-Totals 391 650 525 828 48 290 242 544 525 775 510 - 680 527 745 528 803 30 242 274 1931 90 42 170 ,104 187 111 18 44 34 60 187 117 175 . 97 184 104 188 118 25 12 63 174 24 415 485 222 356 401 446 463 513 190 361 00 203 282 48 102 243 241 248 258 43 2 108 978 82 101 65 58 104 77 88 101 34 22 54 780 *r.382 *43071436 2626 *4200 *3920 *4166 *4296 1189 3481 1116 1 582 34300 304 75 2 136 13 308 673 77 149 158 008 1260 204 103 131 533 906 228 34 ... iO 283 1 8 ... 175 445 37 16 5 71 1 30 119 e• • 2 148 7 1 43 377 188 263 691 305 7 11 30 181 103 12 '24 6 33 84 7 7 e e • • e • IM 1751 308 673 107 20 5 1467 282 1 1 304 3 ... 1 132 1751 79 79 403 205 037 329 190 14 142 20 "i 125 3 3 93 *4603 4 1091 ... 14 9 97 5717 e • e a 43 1280 53 *3520 1 831 ... 86 0 ^ ** ... 77 149 158 008 1200 204 163 131 606 3 4 77 143 0 140 12 570 1193 38 73 193 11 149 14 126 ^ 92 *5233 2 4 468 3 ... 13 1 3 308 673 77 149 158 008 1200 204 163 131 1380 366 2 3 304 4 ... ... 65Q 19 4 75 2 141 8 108 SO 293 310 822 443 192 12 140 17 1253 3 132 1751 308 673 77 149 158 BOB 1288 204 163 131 301 7 ... ... 655 _ 14 4 77 137 12 75 83 203 318 770 496 100 14 147 10 '• e • e e• • e 0• e0e 127 1 3 94 *4840 3 1362 ... 14 ... 1 Sub-Totals .........IM 1^ Iw 673 77 149 158 008 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 70 1 140 9 78 -80 292 *770 318 488 192 12 142 21 ... 124 3 3 1 89 *4300 8 1380 24 7 Sub-Totals 97 5717 Savannah Agant (1) J. Morrison. H-3 No Votes Voids Write Ins Sub-ToUIS 97 5717 Baltimore Deck Patrolman (1) L. Johnson. J-a......l07 No Votes 20 Voids 5 Write Ins Sub-Totals 1369 370 2 1 97 5717 Sub-ToUls 1372 374 2 3 293 12 ... 3 628 31 14 132 JKI 308 073 242 58 1 7 504 130 21 12 104 23 8 Baltimore Joint Patrolman R. Dickey. D-a .. 84 R. White. W-203..... 66 Wo Votes 17 Voids -8: Write Ins eeeet«B8«9^9. »f pub-Totals (t) 879 030 209 27 e e e e e' e e e • *** • e e "* Mallei BOB 128B 204 103 131 97 5717 72 *.3543 22 1373 3 729 72 ... 0 03 10 3 1 118 '29 ... 2 148 1 10 1 428 41 138 4 887 SM 308 1 183 14 7 108 37 14 .6 81 41 3 8 77 149 188 808 IBIi B04 188 1^1 , • Iwi. "sw 87 S717 133 83 64 368 10 16 • • e ... 308 673 Nor a 1 13 9 14 105 7 1 77 149 0 0 74 0 * . • Calv 338 38 75 734 173 8 158 —e— SP 10 1 9 181 7 608 1206 204 163 131 291 317 749 517 186 18 139 24 OOP • #0 122 6 3 20 1 14 106 13 9 Wil 20 14 4 83 • 3 7 0e a Sea Total 16 829 2 %1 367 4 74 *3547 916 1 97 •.• 0 97 5717 ... ... ... ... 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 102 1378 25 370 5 2 1 297 11 628 41 4 75 2 142 7 88 70 426 182 878 388 192 12 o« • 148 19 126 2 3 • • e • • . 96 .4576 1 1126 14 •. . 1 . .. 1751 ... • • a - • *0 ... 308 673 27 199 74 124 294 221 22 12 •.. 8 ... ... 76 1 a• a . • •« • • 0 .. • • < 0 204 163 131 4 64 7 1 1 12 112 22 1 2 0 1.32 2 4 •.. ... 119 629 354 157 7 9 178 15 ... .. . ... 20 81 22 32 ... 10 421 44 125 8 ... a 24 57 43 3 4 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 77 145 4 154 4 422 186 970 296 193 11 153 10 125 2 4 636 33 4 IM 1751 308 673 45 62 20 5 543 1024 164 20 57 2-i7 1 3 218 413 35 7 ... ... 132 1751 303 673 Mobile Agent (I) C. Tanner. T-1..... ...104 No Votes ...23 Voids ... 5 Write Ina 1437 312 2 302 6 ... 1751 38 455 70 1080 19 198 5 17 .. 1 ... a 93 *4243 4 1460 12 2 ... ... 97 5717 11 678 66 •3139 19 1396 421 "i 83 ... 0 97 5717 96 *4797 904 1 14 3 ... ... ... •> • ... 77 14P 158 608 1266 204 163 8 38 105 6 5 147 5 1 63 414 131 314 652 298 1 1 18 177 9 47 94 18 4 34 90 7 77 143 1.58 608 1266 204 163 131 604 3 6 77 140 9 149 9 590 17 1196 70 192 12 150 13 120 2 3 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 69 238 ... 1 163 463 37 10 2 74 1 14 134 ... 1 1 149 7 1 29 467 105 6 1 239 727 297 .3 11 183 10 31 114 14 4 21 104 1 5 10 1083 85 *3888 2 691 53 ... 2 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 483 125 767 499 191 13 146 17 124 4 3 94 *4490 3 1212 14 1 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 470 138 758 508 187 17 141 22 -123 5 3 92 *4436 5 1267 13 1 ... ••• ... Tampa Joint Patrolman (I) ....132 ... 1266 305 3 P. Carter. C-62 E. Parr. P-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins ... ... ... 608 106 1415 21 333 5 1 2 Sub-TotaU ft. ... 82 76 ... ... 158 673 Write Ins ore 149 308 Tampa Agant (1) R. White, W-2 No Votea Voids 1.38 11 77 1751 Sub-TotaU NO 29 9 11 430 130 3 a• a 296 12 0 0 3 148 8 Mob 132 1751 Sub-TotaU ,.,..,...132 Sub-Totals Say Tarn ... ... -Savannah Joint Patrolman (1) M. BrigbtweU. B-247 .. 24 298 N. EUls, E-70 17 871 J. Tucker. T-22 63 510 No Votea 23 45 Voids 5 27 Write Ins ... ... 69 0• • •• • ... ... ... a > . ... 131 "~97 5717 16 1406 80 *3574 1 695 ... 41 1 97 5717 96 *5223 1 477 ... 16 1 97 5717 Mobile Deck Patrolman (1) G. Kimbrel. K-25 W. Morris.-M-4. . No Votes Voids Write Ins .......... Sub-Totals 132 1751 Mobile Engine Patrolman (1) 99 28 5 .. 1366 382 2 1 300 8 ... 622 47 4 77 139 10 82 76 132 1751 308 673 77 149 158 R. Jordan. J-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins ............ Mobile Stewsrd Patrolman (1) L. Marsh. M-9 No Votes Voids Write Ins 101 26 5 1367 382 2 292 16 ... 611 53 3 I 74 3 141 8 79 79 ,Sllb-Tot.lls 132 1751 .308 673 77 140 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 1128 394 215 14 263 42 1 2 491 123 51 8 71 6 128 17 3 I 144 3 11 485 18 96 8 813 144 307 2 184 17 3 142 11 6 4 112 13 1 5 86 *4106 10 848 1 713 49 1 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 Mobile Joint Patrolmen (I) H. Fischer. F-1 59 A. Gowder. 36884.... 50 No Voles 18 Voids 5 Write Ins ...132 1^ "sOS • 1 ;.. New Orleans Agent (!) 1432 317 2 303 1 1 662 7 4 74 3 141 8 144 14 580 1213 28 52 1 194 10 152 11 127 1 3 94 *5231 3 470 16 0 1751 308 673 77 149 153 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 New Orleans Deck Patrolman (1) C. Tannehiil. T-5 71 1170 269 C. Wright, W-239.... 39 391 36 No Votes 17 173 . Voids 5 17 3 Write Ins 502 125 38 8 123 23 3 1 147 1 8 2 446 42 115 5 996 1S2 133 5 192 2 10 122 21 14 6 107 9 11 4 89 *4309 8 830 ... 522 56 0 L. WUUanis. W-1 ....112 No Votes 15 Voids 5 Write Ins 132 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 300 8 ... 628 40 5 77 141 8 89 69 450 1190 158 76 193 11 150 13 126 2 3 95 *4935 2 767 15 0 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 237 588 12 6 11 66 36 109 4 3 148 7 44 423 138 3 274 850 135 6 1 10 181 13 59 85 17 2 45 82 24 1564 71 *3658 1 426 1 68 1 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 5717 1372 376 3 297 11 ... 621 48 4 77 140 8 1 70 88 356 251 949 315 192 13 145 18 127 1 8 90 *4542 7 1156 16 3 ...132 1751 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 30O 8 630 39 4 77 143 8 88 70 415 193 989 276 1 198 6 149 14 123 95 *4734 8 969 14 0 308 673 77 149 158 608 1266 204 163 131 97 102 1379 25 372 5 ... .. ... 299 8 1 ... 626 43 4 77 ... ... 140 9 ..'V 75 83 372 236 801 463 197 7 145 18 125 3 83 *4431 4. 1273 13 9 132 309 873 77 148 158 606 .1268 204 163 131 ft 132 1751 308 New Orleans Engine Patrolman (1) C. Stephens. S-4 No Votes Voids Write Ins 105 22 5 Sub-Totals 1391 358 2 132 ffsi New Orleans Steward Patrolmen tl) F. lUeks. Jr.. H-24.... 65 H. Troxelair. T-4 41 No Votes ft.ft. 21 Voids ft. » Write Ins .132 641 85 993 221 77 ' 1 40 1 1751 New Orleans Joint Patrolman (1) L. Clarke. C-4 No Votes ; Voids Write Ins Sub-Totals Baltimore Steward Patrolman (1) P. McCanm M-12 No Votes ft. Voids Write Ins Eat SO 16 15 232 3 13 619 50 4 132 Sub-Totals Baltimore Engine Patrolman (I) F. Stansbury. 8-22.... 105 No Votes .. 22 Voids 5 Write Ins .. 96 *4439 1 1260 ... 14 4 1751 Phi s • 0 Sub-TotaU Sub-TotaU Baltimore Agent <1) E. Sheppard. S-a No Votes Voids Write In • Sub-TotaU Sub-Tot!lls Philadelphia Joint Patrolman (1) S. Bergerla. B-179.... 46 J. Hetzeli. H-0 59 No Votes 22 Voids 5 IVrite Ins ...ft........ ft. ... Norfolk Joint Patrolman (1) J. BuUock. B-7 104 1348 No Votes 23 401 Voids 5 • •• Write Ins 2 Sub-Totals 626 43 4 .132 1751 61 81 19 52 83 67 79 86 17 17 18 300 184 142 951 140 34 132 Sub-Totals New York Joint Patrolman (4)' O. Ames. A-194...... 37 1152 M. Breithoff. B-2....... 54 1336 G. Dakin. D-9 98 531 C. Fisher, F-S 70 999 L.. GoiOn. C-7 . 71 1253 R. Humphries. H-4.... 42 1256 E. Mooney. H-7 80 1342 E. TlUey, T-a 82 1257 W. WaUace. W-102.... 41 508 No Votes 199 355 Vbids .. 42 516 Write Ins 1 NY 19 9 17 61 21 5 106 21 5 Caiveston Agent (1) K. Alsop. A-3 108 1414 No Votes 19 336 Voids ......... f.'... 5 1 Write ms Sub^Totals ........132 1751 ealveston Joint Patrolmen (1) > C. KlinbaU. K-3 No Votes ft. Voids Write Ins Sub-TotaU 1751 4 3 a 1 5717 5717 8717 -JT �SEAFARERS F«w Twenty-four February •, 1981 LOG ... DIGEST of SBOPSVlilEETlNGS ... BIENVILLR (Waterman), January 10— Chairman, Curt Borman; Secretary, J. E. Scrlbner. Bert SchiUer was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. There U a $31.85 balance in the ship's fundi Ca^ tain and patrolman should bo notified about the men short at the first port of calL Chief engineer will be contacted about the crew using both washing ma­ chines. Electrician wiU buy an Iron for the crew out of the ship's fund. REPUBLIC (TrafaiBsr), January Chairman, Allison Hebert; Secretary, J<^ seph Fusalier. Chief engineer wlU be contacted about painting engine room foc'sles. Hhreryone should keep guni off the silver and help the sanitary washroom clean. Dishes in the Sink after use. Stewards depart­ ment is a good one. with everyone on the ball. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), January 31_Chairman, John Cabot; S*"*?"'*'.,''J. Beyc, Jr. Crew was asked to help keep messroom and pantry clean at night. Steward will put out more soap in the pantry for the messboy. AJ but a few minor repairs vvere comPl®'®"Agreed under Good and Welfare to send letter to headquarters tion given us. Delegate reported he went to hall in Galveston for a patrolman on Saturday morning. Told one would be down but no one showed up to take care of repairs not being done. On Monday went to haU again. Was Int of territory to coyer. ToW we were going to call SIU headquarters in JiJew York. Patrolman then came down and all repairs were taken care of. ANN MARIE (Bull), January man, J. Keliey; Sacratary. C. Frying pan is not being cleaned at n^^t. Cups should not be left in the mesAaU. There should be less noUe in the mewbaU at night. Suggestion was made that aU members donate SI to the March of Dimes at the payoff, and contact ^ the officers. Men are to wear shirts to the messhaU. Patrolman wUl be contacted about securing the ship before leaving port. Repair list was made up. IF' |t7 11. Ig'' It';- m SEANAN (Orion), December J'— man, Louis E; Meyers; Secretary, Henry G Stump. Discussion was held on clean­ ing the laundry and recreaUon room. A list will be posted by the ship s delegate, effective next week. Most of the rooms need sougeeing: department deltaates WiU look into this and aUo try to get keys for the rooms. January IS—Chairman, Louis ars; Secretary, Henry -5^®" are a lot of grievances with topside con­ cerning, the captain, chief mate and, chief engineer, and fraterniiation between men and officers. Ship's delegate wiU see Un­ ion representative about foreign dock Workers taking the place of crewmembers. Washing machine is dirty and in need of repair. Engine rooms need sou­ geeing. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), no dateChairman, Bob High; Secr^ary, Tax Jacks. T^ee copies of the LOG will be requested: department delegates will post them so they can be read by all. AU brothers were asked to cooperate in keeping their respective lounges clean and tidy. There is a balance of S54.79 in the ship's fund. CUBORE (Ore), January 25—Chairman, Van Evera; Secretary, D. R. Reynolds. Frank Clavsen was elected ship's dele­ gate. Motion was passed to have stores checked by the patrolman, as to quantity and quaUty. Cups should be put in the aink. Laundry should be kept clean. Re­ pair list wiU be checked by the patrol­ man. There should be steak twice week­ ly. 40 gaUons of milk, plenty of fruit and fruit juices, ice cream twice a week. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa) January 8 —Chairman, Brother Saxon; Secretary, Sister Cervantes. Not aU repairs were completed. Captain Jump sent ashore for a doctor as a brother was very ill. This iUness was diagnosed as chicken pox; the brother and his roommate were both put in quarantine, although the roommate was not iU. Brother Hans was elected ship's delegate. GaUeymen and utiUties WiU empty aU trash topside, and not leave it in the alleyway, as sideport can­ not be opened after leaving Trinidad. Carbon tetrochloride wiU be removed from the gloryhole area where the stew­ ard has to work, as there is no ventila­ tion. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Jenusry 25—Chairman, Rogers; Secretary, Ricciardella. Perez was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Chief electri­ cian spoke on how to keep the washing machine in good running order. Crew requested a cleaner hospital and a check on Us suppUes. I ARCHERS HOPE (Cities Service), Jan­ uary 25—Chairman, F. Parsons; Secre­ tary, Thomas Daly. One man missed ship in Lake Charles. There is S34.80 in the ship's fund. Chief cook asked that the fan be fixed and the deck painted in his foc'sle. Daymen's fan needs fixing, too. Ship's delegate wiU coUect money for the Bfarch of Dimes . at the payoff, when money wiU also be coUected for the ship's fund. fee.; BLUESTAR (Traders), December Chairman, J. Anderson; Secretary, A. Ferrara. Master keys are to, be on hand at all times.'as foc'sle keys are not avaUable. Refrigerator is on Use bum; bosun WiU fix it. Steward and baker wiU get together. on bread and. desaerta; one washing machine wiU be kept for white stands at SS^.1)0. Letter was sent to the Union about men who missed the ship in Curacao. Unjust log wiU be taken up by the patrolman. Rooms and bunks should be kept clean. Clothes should be taken off the line after they have dried. List of sanitary men who are to clean the recreation rom will be posted. - Cups and glasses should bo 'ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), January 4— returned to the pantry. Chairman, E. J. Riviere; Secretary, Bob Seafarers who applied for White. Delegates reported everything STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Dacanirunning smooth.. . New mattresses are bar 27—Chairman, Sfaniay Gotowicki; new membership books in needed.Stores wUl be checked more Sacratary, R. Dl Sarno. MaU wUl bo New York but are now sailing closeiy; if not satisfactory, this will be picked up by the mate in Port Said. from outports don't have to reported to the patrolman. Ship's dele­ Captain will issue two cans of beer per SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Scatrain), Jan­ gate will see if anything can be done day per man and find out about shore come to this city to get their uary 25—Chairman, Ray Sweeney; Socroabout the noise caused by the clapper leave in' the Persian Gulf. Motion was Jary, E. W. Auor. Alarm beU wiU be new books. valves when the ship is loaded. Meshall passed to collect $1 from each maii for placed in the midship section, as men should be kept eleaner by aU hands. the ship's fund. Automatic washinjc ma­ If the men involved -will working there cannot teU whether the More mUk should be put aboard. chine should be used only for white write to headquarters and tell alarm goes off aft or forward, as it can­ clothes. Last standby of each watch not be heard. There is S29.78 in the ship's CHIWAWA (Cities Sarvics), Dacsmbsr should clean the messhall and pantry. the Union which port they are fund. Three new fans wUl be ordered Steward agreed to put out ham for 28—Chairman, Harry Nslson; Secretary, sailing out of, the Union will in New York as the old ones cannot be Thomas Flaming. Ship's delegate said he breakfast twice a week. repaired. Laundry should be left clean. was.going to make one more trip.to see forward the book in care of what the elbwna on the bridge are going SANTORE (Ore), December 19—Chair­ the port agent. CHRISTINE (Carras). January 3—Chair­ to do next. Bosun will be given a letter man, D. Stone; Secretary, H. Manchester. man, F. Baron; Secretary, O. Schmidt. of recommendation in opposition to false Company promised rollers for the wash­ Under no circumstances Harold B. Thomas was elected ship's del­ charges made by the captain. Repair Ust ing machine wringer this trip. W. W. however, will the books be egate. Chief engineer will be asked about was made up and handed out to the head Evans was elected ship's treasurer by rusty waslfc. water. Vote df thanks went sent through the mails to any of each department. Ship should be fu­ acclamation; Brother Wall was elected for the wonderful New Year's dinner pre­ migated before leaving the next port. •hip's delegate by acclamation. Night private addresses. pared by the stewards department dur­ Crew's mess should be sougeed. Captain pantry should be kept. cleaner. Repairs ing bad weather. Sanitary workers will has refused action on this. Discussion for all departments were listed. Pocket clean the laundry and recreation room. with the port patrolman will be held at books were purchased from the ship's Washing machine will be shut off when was agreed that the ship's delegate will the payoff regarding the captain's atti­ fund, leaving a balance of 812.45 on hand. coUect all games bought from the ship's tude towards the crew. Brand of coffee A collection of $43 was taken up by ths not in use. fimd. pack them and take them to the should be changed. crew and .officers for Brqther Robert LAKE GEORGE (US Petroleum Car­ haU to be available for the next crew Denzek, who was killed aboard this ves­ riers), December 21—Chairman, D. H. that comes aboard when the ship comes STEEL APPRENTICE (isthmian), De­ sel last trip. This was turned over to Garrigues; Secretary, Edward V. Smith. out of lay-up. Repair Usts have been cember 14—Chairman, Swiderski; Secre­ the Baltimore patrolman, who was to Captain wants to know who is getting made out. Foc'sle keys should be turned tary, Barnes. Repair list was turned in take-care of. sending the flowers. off in Naples, so that he can wire ahead in. last trip but no repairs were mads. Beef for replacements. Ship's delegate will FENMAR (Calmer), November 2—Chair­ on topside having chow that is not in buy an iron out of the ship's fund. Every­ ALICE BROWN (Bloomfleld), December the crew's pantry. Engine watch beefed man, Lawrence Tryen; gecratary, F. Orone is to keep out of the messroom in 14—Chairman, Pat Cleary; Secretary, Bob about loud noises In passageways during iaias. J. (Blacky) Connors was elected the Suez Canal and in Naples. Captain Johnson. Three men who missed ship in the early morning. Patrolman will be ship's delegate by acclamation. Motion will not let anyone aboard who has no various ports will be reported to the pa­ told about the rats aboard and the need was passed to start a ship's fund with a business there. trolman. OT wiU be taken up with the . for fumigation. Chief electrician got a $1 donation from each man at the Long patrolman, including that for cleaning up vote of thanks for fixing the washing ma­ Beach draw. F. Orjales was elected ship's STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Janu- the radio shack. Cold water has been chine. Steward. was asked to put out treasurer by acclamation. Motion was aryv 4—Chairman, V. Sorranson; Secre­ hot on the way over. Food is below the more fruit. passed to buy a control handle for ths tary, R. Krug. Stewards department beef quaUty of last trip's. There is not enough. washing machine from the ship's-fund at was straightened out; there are short one Captain doesn't take the steward's re­ WANDA (Epiphany), Dacsmber 28— Long Beach. Matter of the captain chang­ gaUeyman. Ben Rees straightened out quisition in foreign ports, but does the Chairman, Jesse Maienay; Secretary, ing an assignment will be taken up with the chief mate when the ship was- in shopping himself. Steward. Jesse Moloney was elected the patrolman at the first port of caU. Norfolk. Member was warned not to ship's delegate by acclamation. There is tamper with the heating system, since BENTS FORT (Cities Service), January 827.97 in the ship's fund. About 810 will this equipment should be operated only 4—Chairman, Clyde Carlson; Sacratary, be spent on magazines and books. One by the engineers. B. F. Grice. AU hands should bring UP man missed ship in Lake Charles. There l>n«r« at meetings, so they can be en­ is Isss nsiss is ths recreation at sight. PURFLESTAR (Triion), Deeembsr 21— tered in the minutes. There is S58 in Dirty cups should be rinsed and put back Chairman, Jsa Carroll; Secretary, John­ the ship's fund. Department delegate on shelves. Vote of thanks went to the nie Hodges. All stores, repairs and other will coUect March of Dimes donations stewards department for work well done conditions should be checked before the and turn them over to the ship's dele­ and for the Christmas dinner. next sign-on. This matter should be taken gate. Each department wiU take turns BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty Naviup with the Union at San Pedro, as cleaning the laundry. There were several FAIRPORT (Waterman), December 27 gatien), Dacembsr 28—Chairman, J. J. Jalpromised repairs were not made. Frank minor beefs, such as narrow . sheets, —Chairman, W. E. Mortar Secretary, M. laHa; Secretary, J. M. Lundy. Repair list HoUand was elected~8hlp's delegate. Mess- chipped dinner plates, etc. Dse-Tiika. Names of the men who quit was read, and additions made. rooms and gaUeys wiU be sougeed and the ship in Miami and Jacksonville were expressed his appreciation for the coop­ painted. Complete slopchest wUl be got­ ^ven to the Philadelphia patrolman. eration of the crew in making the voy­ ten at San Pedro; men will list the ar­ Quarters should be sougeed and painted age a pleasant one and wished one and ticles they want aboard. Deck depart­ and all repairs taken care of before sail­ all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy ment WiU clean the laundry; steward and ing from Baltimore. All men using cots New Year with a pleasing trip. engine departments wUl take care of the must turn them in in port, otherwise no recreation room. AU hands were asked DEL MAR (Mississippi), November 38— more will be issued. Vote of -thanks went to clean the washing machine after use. to the stewards department for the fine Chairman, Thomas Liias, Jr.; Secretary# Christmas dinner served. Steward, cooks, Robert Callahan. Ship's treasurer re­ BULL RUN (Mathiasen), December 14 STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), November baker. and messman were really on the ported on hand leaving New Orleans: $60 —Chairman, Anthony Debelich; Secre­ 30—Chairman, V. G. Orencio; Secretary, baU. Thanks, boys, for a job well done. from the raffle of the' typewriter that tary, not listed. Charges against a mem­ Samuel N. Doyie. A1 Sacco was elected One man left the ship in Wilmington. belonged to the Mar' Log; $20 from the ber were dropped. Chief steward sug­ ship's delegate. Discussion was held on There is $12.24 in the ship's fund. raffle conducted by the electrician and gested that the laundry not be done by getting a new washing machine. No one 88 from the crew is a total of $188. Com­ men who did it one trip and did a bad should be in the passageways who has mittee wil buy $25-worth of magazines. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), October Job. Otherwise, the steward wiU not no business on the ship. Suggestion. was 38—Chairman, Steve Deri; Secretary, Money will be taken from the fund to send out the laundry. made to give a vote of thanks to the Charles Hartman. Steward turned $91 chief steward and his department for over to the ship's delegate for the new SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Victory their proficient ' manner of serving the voyage. Steve Deri was elected ship's December 38—Chairman, Sir Charles; Carriers), December 30—Chairman, E. J. ship's personneL delegate: Barney Speegle was made en­ Secretary, not listed. Motion was passed Hagan; Secretary, Francis R. Napoll. Port gine delegate and Charles Hartman stew­ to include in the next negotiating pro­ captain promised to have crew's rooms . STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Novam- ard delegate. Messhalls and passageways gram celebration of the birthday of the painted after we left Leonardo. NJ. Ship's ber 30—Chairman, Arthur Thomson; Sec­ should be kept clean. Stewards depart­ SIU. with Easter Sunday as a Union delegate wiU see the captain about the retary, Michael Maseh. Wasliiug machine ment got a vote of thanks for serving holiday. chief mate, v/ho has the wrong attitude beef was squared away. Cliief engineer good meals. toward medical attention for the crew. repaired pump; aU crewmeiubers are BENTS FORT (Cities Service), January December 19—Chairman, Charles Hart­ Washing machine should be turned off happy. Tommy Maher was elected ship's man; Secretary, Matthew Bruno. Offshore 15—Chairman, Edward F. Schelzar; Sec­ after use. Decks and passageways should delegate. Motion was passed to square passageway should be* closed off in port, retary, B. F. GrIce. Crew made a $39 be kept clean, and refuse should be away beefs on linen issue. Each man so the crew will have someplace private donation to the March of Dimes. There thrown over the side back aft. Vote of should get his own linen, since the stew­ to stay. Motion was passed to accept is $38.80 in the ship's fund. Radio should thanks went to the steward and the ard is inconvenienced It all crewmembers donations in Singapore to be turned over be turned off when no one is listening whole stewards department for the Christ­ do net follow the linen change schedule. to the mother of a member (Raymond to it. Beef between two members was mas dinner and decoration of the mess- It was decided to have wipers and ordi­ Long), who died aboard ship in San Fran­ referred to "the patrolman. room. nary seamen get the linen during sani­ cisco. Anyone caught spitting on the deck tary working period. The nine new mat­ will be made to clean it up. All outsiders JEAN (Bull), January 8—Chairman, tresses in the ship's stores will be given should be k8pt out of the crew's living Wiaromlel; Secretary, M. J. Ruane. Chief to the men who need them the most. quarters; any crewmember who brings cook missed ship in San Juan. Third anyone aboard ship will be responsible cook is in the hospital in San Juan. COMPASS (Compass), no data—Chair­ for their actions. One of the delegates Messroom should be kept shipshape be­ man, John Mahony; Secretary, J. E. Cas- will contact the hospital and see if there tween meals. Thanks went to the stew­ tronover. Complete inventory of linen is an SIU seaman on the beach for whom ards department for good chow, good will be made and handed to the patrol­ the crew can do anything. $25 was do­ service during the trip. man to get replacements. Captain has nated to Steve Deri in the hospitaL DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), December been complaining about the deck depart­ ELIZABETH (Bull), Dacembar Si28—Chairman. Murree; Secretary, Henry ment work, saying that this is the worst Chairman, De Jesus; Secretary, R. Rivera. C. Gerdes. Washing machine has been crew he has ever sailed with, both on Laundry and messroom are to be kept repaired. Beef about noise in the mess- US and foreign flag ships, in his. entire clean. Repairs will be taken care of. room after supper; all hands wUl use the sea-going career. It is the crew's opinion A. B. Ally was elected ship's delegate.. recreation room. Cups and dishes are to that the deck department men are all Crew is to be served first at all times be returned to the pantry after use. competent and have done their work at in all parts. Persons not belonging on the Steward and the stewards department all times to the satisfaction of the bosun, ship are to be kept out of the messhalL got a vote of thanks and appreciation for who has 23 years' seatime in the deck January 18—Chairman, Pablo E. Farez; a good Christmas dinner. Officers are 'department. Third cook got Ti vote of FAIRISLE (Waterman), December Secretary, Robert Rivera. Report was leaving the washing machine dirty; ship's thanks for getting and- decorating a Chairman, D. Casey Jones; Secretary, E. sent to New York on men missing ship. delegate wUl contact the master on this. Christmas tree. Stewards department got C. Brundage. Brother A. W. Perkins was M. Saliva was elected ship's delegate. Crew wjU remove clothes from the Une a vote of thaulcs for fuU cooperation, elected ship's delegate. Ship's delegate Men are to cooperate in keeping rooms when dry and cover mattresses. AU good service and food for' the voyage. and department delegates will see the cleaned. Delegates wil make up repair hands wiU help keep the recAation room captain and chief mate about allowing no lists. clean. There is S47 in the ship's fund. BETHORE (Ore), January 15—Chair­ native workers to do the .-chip's crew's man, E. A- Boyd; Secretary, W. E. Gor­ work while in Japan. Repairs that can­ GREECE VICTORY (South Atlantic), no IRENESTAR (Triton), December 29— don. Ship's delegate reported much im­ not be done aboard during the trip wJU date—Chairman, William F. Janltch; Sec­ Cheirman, R. Goodwin; Secretary, Jonn provement in quarters and baths, due to be taken care of before the ship makes retary, Ames Baum. Ship should be fu­ Fischer. Motion was passed to see the good work on the part of the bosun and another trip. Stewards department got a migated for bedbugs. Linen should be captain about cleaning up Uving quarters deck gang. Letter was written to head­ vote of thanks for good food and service. turned in, as the steward reports quite now. so that the crew can enjo^ a clean quarters on the food shortages on this a shortage in his inventory. Repair of hoipe at sea. Captain wiU be contacted vessel, since the ship is out of such FORT BRIDOER (U$ Petroleum), Octo­ the old washing machine should be added about electric fans and parts for the an­ staple items as yeast, cereals, matches, ber 22—Chairman, J. Buzolewski; Secre­ to the repair list. Baker who broke his tiquated ones aboard, if the manufactur­ cups, glasses. Bosun and deck gang were tary, Waiter Marais. Discussion was held leg was hospitalized in Yugoslavia. This er is stiU in business after ail these given a vote of thanks for diligent work on keeping the washing machine clean will be reported to the patrolman. years. Pat. G. Fox was elected ship's done in heads, showers and passageways and turning it off after use. Steward was delegate. AU hands should refrain from and the cleaning of wooden decks. asked to .see that Jam, jelly .and pickles DOROTHY (Bull), December 2-Chair­ singing, whistling and making noise wRUe were put, out. . . man, W. W. Lawton; Secretary, Jamas J. shipmates are sleeping. Library wUI be December ,2—Chairman, J. BuzelewskI; McLinden. One man missed ship. Per­ ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), January 37— obtained in Long Beach, if there is Chairman, J. A. Macintosh; Secretary, Sacratary, net listed. Captain should hose should be attached to,the enough time. Laundry bag will be placed Charles F. Garriz. One man was left in have the water tested. List of fans thai manent faucet of the laundry sink. at the head of ladder for dirty linen. New Y6rk and not replaced all trip. Cap­ need repairing should be made up and January 4—Chairman, R. C. Klanask; tain told the ship's delegate to report to turned in to the chief engineer. secretary, J. Lanahan. Repair list wUl MASSILLON VICTORY (Eastern Steam­ the crew that next trip he Will not tol­ be .made up. Discussion was held on ship), December 28—Chairman,. Edward erate any alcohoUc beveragei and unde­ DE SOTO (Waterman), no data—Chair­ getting new lockets; as the old ones are R. Lessor; Secretary, Charles H. EliMy. clared articles. Cleanliness of the mess- man, C. E. Martiii; Secretary, A. L. Danne. rusty and unfit to hang good clothes in. Ship's delegate reminded men who are hall was discussed. Crew wag asked to Delegates reported no beefs. One brother Stewards department got a vote of thanks, paying off tq leave their rooms clean and leave the messhall cleaner In the morn­ brought up a beef about some brothers put the keys on the bunk or in lockers. ing. Suggestion was made to get a box leaving their clothes in the washing ma­ ROBIN GRAY (Seas Ihlpping), Decem­ SoUed linen should be removed and clean to keep the percolator In. to keep- it chine too long. ber 28—Chairman, R. T. Whitley; Secre­ linen turned over to the steward. Ship's from falling during rough- weather. Re­ tary, John N. Thempsen. Minor beefs dele.gate put in for a new washing ma­ pair list was read and discussed and sug­ NORTH FLATTE VICTORY (Missis­ were ^ settled. Captain disputed all de­ chine. gestions were made for additions. sippi), . Oecambar. 28—Chairman, J. w. layed s^KSiiss, and these will be taken Morris; Sacratary, P.. A. Lasnard. gag­ UP with the patrolman. Motion was DEL CAMPO (Mississippi), January 4— CARRABULLE (Marino Transport), Do- ging bunks, should get new springs. Stew­ Chairman, C. B. Carter, Jr.; Secretary, comber 28—Chslrmsn, B. JurlcowskI; See- ard informed tho crew that foiiir months'- passed to move the water cooler into the M. D. Baxter. Two men were logged. |t. rsltarK B. Friodmsn. Ship's fund, aow stores' wlUr^. cohered' in Ban fTandscto, iCOontinue^ on page iZs) clothes, the other for work gear. Menus should be more varied. Trash cans wiU be put in the heads. January 19—Chairman, J. Caliaghor; Secretary, J. Anderson. Steward should supervise the chief cook more closely. Delegates should be consulted when a beef arises. Men are not to enter pantry and messrooms in shorts. Ship's delegate wUl see . the chief engineer about hot water. Get New Books Through Agents iL -5^ 3L �-•T' r.i u :: r. > , s. JcVi'- ?: ij.-, ^:, -y M- SEAFARERS Febmary <# 19SS •••* Page Twenty-five LOG ... DIGEST ofi SHIPS' MEETINGS... (Continued from page 24)' crew menluU. Crew refrlferator ibould be replaced: new one ehould so in .tbe BieffbaU. Scupper ehould be IneUUed to tbe laundry. Oelecatci will check mattreeees end report thois that need repladnf to the steward. Crew'e toaeter needs repalilna. Vote of thanks went to the stewards department for a Job weU done on the voyace. INIt mulih January •—Chairman, L. Karalunasi Secretary, drank aultl. Pete Morcni was elected ship's delegate. Dis­ cussion was held on changing the time of launch service while at anchor. Wash­ ing machine should be put on the repair list. MICHAIL (Carres), December IS— Chairman, Stanley Dreerlilse: Secretary, Walter J. Edwards. Leonard Rams was -elected ship's delegate; R. T,. Booker, en­ gine delegate: Leonard Rams, deck deleeate. January 4—Chairman, Morgan Harris; Secrelary, Oeorge W. Thayer. BUI Pad­ gett was elected ship's delegate. Majority voted to start a ship's fund, contributing change at the payoff. Washing machine needs repairing. dlssatiafled. Some repain have been made. Delegate# will make up port re­ pair lUts. Beef on food wUl be taken .up with the patrolman. LOtSANS FORT (CKIet Service), Janu­ ary 11—Chairman. A. Nevak; Secratary, T. Kautach. Chief engineer doea not want clothea hung in th fldley. Crew wanta a Jietter grade of coffee end canned mUk In the night lunch. There waa a beef about lousy mattreaaee and bunks: there are keya miating for aome foc'alea. Wash­ ing machine and laiuidry tuba ahould be cleaned after nse. Crew agreed to do­ nate tl per man at the payoff to purchaae an iron for the Aip. AROUNDRIA (Watarman), January IS— Chairman, Andersen Jehna; Secretary, Reh Sheppard. Washing machine needa repahing: aome new mattresses are need­ ed. Hospital shower and head shoRld be used only by sick men. Too many men are coming aboard after drinking and making too much noiie. FOTRERO HILLS (Msrr Trade), January 11—Chairman, Kuthar C. SmIHi; Secre­ tary, Frank Flanagan. Repairs ahould be turned over to the ddegates. Patrolman will be notified of beefs against a for­ COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Wll-^ mer member of topside. Steward del­ Ham Carroll; Secretary, J. Sweeney. Chow egate* reports that the department has is slightly improved but the crew is s^ done well during this 40-day foreign trip, considering the sicknesses, accidents and thortage of men. PlRSONALS SS MobiUan , Will the seamen on the SS Mo­ biUan who gave Captain Meissner, the North Sea Pilot, money for the navigating instrument, please con­ tact him by mail through the Gen­ eral Steam Navigation Co., Bremen, Germany. t i > Willlaffi A. Bniwa ^ Contact Stark and Goldstein, Suite 506, 1201 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ da Harold H. Runyon Please contact A. D. Nash aboard the SS Royal Oak about the suit you borrowed. i da -da ' H. A. Parks Contact your mother, urgent. da da 4> Victor Perez Contact your wife at 62 Walton St., Brooklyn, NY. t d^ t EUGENIE (Ore). January I—Chairman, Vernon L. Porter: Secretary, Garland H. Hafia. Fart of the~-repairs have been done. Chief engineer promiaed to take care of the rest. Washing machine will fee moved helow to the laundry room. Agitator and handle on the washing ma­ chine wiU be repaired. Three depart­ ments will take turns keeping the laimdry and recreation haU- clean. Each in­ dividual. of course, is responsible for cleaning up after himself. Ship's dele­ gate will try to get information on filling vacancies in the stewards department from the SIU agent in San Juan. OLYMPIC GAMES (Western Tankers), January 2—Chairman, William McKanna; Sacretary, S. Cleslak. . Wind scoops and mattresses are eapected. Two men were left in Trinidad. Domlnick Di Halo waa elected ship's delegate. Bunks should be stripped before leaving ship. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Dseember 24 —Chairman, Jeff Glllett; Secretary, Gus Taylor. There is $30.03 in the ship's fund. Repair list was made up and turned over to department heads. Each member wUI donate $1 for the Christmas fund: mo{iey wiU be used for whiskey (for eggnog), cigars, candy and decora­ tions. Any money left over will be add­ ed to tbe ship's ftmd. Vote of thanks went to the stewards department for an exceUent Christmas dinner. Vote of thanks went to the men who helped decorate the messhall, purchaae trim­ mings and refreshments. Hank Gregorsk! Get in touch with Jack and Trudy Synnott at 545 Second St., Beau­ mont, Texas, or call them at 2-1470. CHRISTOS M. (Triton), December 2— da d^ i Chairman, D. G. Hodge; Secratary, Tony Wasiluk. One man paid off in Sasebo, Charles Sweet due to illness. Logs and charges Please contact Sir Charles and Japan held by the captain were dropped. There let him know your present address, ;.-as been too much fouling up in the black gang. Chief engineer will log the da t da next man who fobla up. All unauthorlied persons are to be kept oirt of the Frederick Albert Chapmanmesshalla and recreation rooms: no one Contact immediately Mrs. Sally is to feed any unauthorized peraons. with­ Keller, 388 11th St., Brooklyn, NY, out speaking to the captain. Only crewor call her at HY 9-0748. It con­ cerns your son's departure for Quiz Anzwerg Korea and your wife's severe ill-* (1) Seven. There are six leng ness. ones. da ^ dii (2) 98.6 is normal body tempera­ Fred Miller ture, 360 is the number of degrees Please contact Lee Newman, c/o in a circle, 186,000 is the approxi­ Miss Eve Becker, 2010 Cedar Ave., mate speed of light in miles per Long Beach, Calif. second and 7-11 means a natural, i da t an important item in a dice game. Robert Polkow (3) Mickey Mouse, Please- contact your mother at (4) The year. 2600 Buckingham Road, Birming­ (5) Less quickly; It is almost Im­ ham, Mich. perishable. $ di> (6) 138 feet. James M. Lennon (7) Heavier-than-air ships. It is urgent that you contact (8) Beef. It takes beef 2% hours; Gloria and Camilo Taboas, c/o Var- pork 5t4 hours and bread 3?^-4 . varo, 122 East 27th'St., New York hours. 16. NY. (9) Melville. The book was the d^* t d> classic Moby Dick. Audly C. Foster (10) One-half. Bosun, Steel Designer Your wife. Rose, has moved ftVm the apartment. Puzzle Akaweer 4 t t • * Edward Smith Contact your wife at 811 East 3rd St., Syracuse, NY. da d« da Rudolph Cefaratte Please contact your mother at 852 North Burrltt, New Britain, Conn. , da " • Samuel Wilson Keltb . , "Everything has been taken care of so don't worry." Contact yoiir mother, she is very sicki your sis­ ter. Mrs. C..L. Edwards, 124 Ohio Ave., JeffersonvUle, Ind. QgjQa asisra sss UQ[iQ SSQDHlESnS] I1Q[3 DQgl DSS DIEIIZIQ SBSOaC] caoisisca Bss [iBHa sasiia sanEi HBE! aaa EHKHB; Bsaanag ssraa ' ssnn mm aacfi sweep roms for the next gang. Ship needs fumlgaUon. Stewards department got a vote of thanks for a Job well done. Washing machine should be fixed. Stew­ ard wlU take charge of starting a ship's fund, siopchest stock will be - checked with the captain. *Can'Shakers* Uave Xo OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds en ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membership endorse­ ment Funds for this cause are collected through normal Union channels at the pay-ofF. Receipts are issued on the spot members are to use the washing machine; officera wiU be notified of this. There should be less noise in the passageways and recreation rooms. Night lunch should be returned to the refrigerator. - Chief en­ gineer WiU be contacted about steam re­ turn in the radiator of the chief cook's room. VEHORE (Ors), Dectmber *10—Chair man, H. R. Zuitw Secretary, F. A. Savole.' H. B. Vincent was elected sbip's delegate by acclamation. .Ship's delegate wl)I see the captain about purchasing a (ihristjnas tree in the Canal Zone. Chips should be returned to the pantry: steward should put out gear tp clean them. Washing ma. chine rollers need repairing. Last trip's repair Ust has not been acted on. Foc'sles decks need painting. December 23—chairman, H. R. zum; Secretary, C. Moore. Steward wiU be asked to leave the toaster out at night. E. Morin was elected ship's delegate. San­ itary work is not being done satisfactor Uy. Beef on the bread wUl be taken up with the patrolman. Repairs-wUl be re­ ported to department delegates. Matter of frozen meat wUl be taken up with the patrolman. Any man who refuses to eooperate with the delegates wUl be brought up on charges. BIENVILLE (Waterman), October 24— Chairman, Albert MItchle; SecretarVi Harry D. French. Albert MItchle was elects ship's delegate unanimously. Ship's delegate wUl bring to the attention of the captain the question of who is to clean up grease near the ice boxes. Men should not get their own food but wait to be served, by the messman. Pantryman win help him. Food wUl not be slopped on plates anymore; side dishes will be used. Watch wlU be served first. Cups should be returned to the pantry. December IS—Chairman, A. Clouta; Secretary, M. Klelber. Overtime' beefs win be turned over to the patrolman. Poor food was discussed, and lack of vegetables' and fresh fruits. Steward claimed he did his best to get stuff in Puerto Rico, but there was none avaUable. This wUl be straightened out by the patrolman. BENTS FORT (CItlas Service), January 4—Chairman, Clyda Carlson: Secretary. B. F. Grlca. AU hands are to bring up beefs at meetings, so they can be en­ tered in the minutes. 'There is S58 in the ship's fund. AU hands were urged to contribute to the March of Dirties. Sani­ tary work was not done over the week­ end. Delegates wlU coUect contributions to the March of Dimes. Each departnient wUl take turns keeping the laundry clean. Several minor beefs were brought up by the ship's fund. OMEGA (Omaga), January 4—Chairman, Suit; Sacratary, Dugan. Captain informed the ship's delegate that the ship wiU be cleaned up and painted enroute to Pan­ ama. AU deleates iviU make up repair Usts. Smoke mck needs repairing, due to faUing sections and dangerous fumes. Stewards department got a vote of thanks from the crew for work well done during the trip. Patrolman wiU be con­ tacted about painting the ship before the next voyage. Foc'sles should be left clean. New agitator wiU be purchased for the-washing machine. Clothes should be removed from the line as soon as they are dry. TROJAN TRADER (Trelan), December 14—Chairman; C. Chandler; Secretary, J. O'Daa. Patrolman wUl be contacted about the draw, which w-as .a da'y late. This happened 'last trip also.' Men get­ ting off are to strip ' their bunks and NOTICES . FELTORE (Ors), Dscembar 24—Chair­ man, Ell - Hanovar: Sacretary, Turkey Thornton. Wayne Hartman was elected -ship's delegate. Diacussion was held on keeping the pantry clean and maintain­ ing quiet in the . passageways. WESTERN RANCHER (Western Naviga­ tion), Octebar If—Chairman, Taylor; Sec­ retary, R. Ewlng. Wallace was elected ship's delegate. Deck and engine depart­ ment sanitary men wiU take care of the laundry: stewards department wiU take care of the recreation rom.Nevcmbar 14—Chairman, Wallaca; Sec­ ratary, Ewlng. Discusaion of stewards department menus was referred to the stev/ard. Rscrsatisn room should be kept a Utile cleaner. Novamber 2»—Chairman, not listed; Secretary, Ewlng. Special meeting waa called to discuss the reason why towels have to be washed aboard ship and why piUow covers are used instead of cases. Each department win put iq for linen aUowance and the ship's delegate wiU lund this over to the hoarding patrol­ man, whose decision wiU he accepted by aU members. January 1—Chairman, C. Saunders; Sac­ retary, Ewlng. Captain was contacted about suppUes in Greece, with the usual exceptions. New craw wiU he warned, of the captain's way of getting stores in all parts; patrolman wiU also be informed. January 17—Chairman, Philips; Secre­ tary, Ewlng. Incompetent member will he reported to tbe patrolman. Patrolman wiU he informed if the captain continues to cut the steward's stores lisL Patrol­ man. steward and ahip'a delegate will meet with the captain about this. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dtcembar 24—Chairman, Van Whitney; Secretary, R. Barnes. Ship's delegate- reported en the men logged. Repair list wiU be made up and turned in. Discussion was held on coffee being carried to the bridge and on the quaUty of canned food. Stewards department was thanked for the good food served and tbe good work by the men. One man from each department wiU clean the laundry. New tableclothes are needed for the messroom. LONE JACK (Cities Sarvica), Daeember 23—Chairman, M. Downey; Secretary, not listed. There is $77.66 in the ship's fimd. $12 was donated by the deck department. SS from the stewairds department and SI from the black gang. Radio and phono­ graph attachments wiU he purchased as soon as there is enough money. Sugges­ tion was made to get buttermilk and more milk on hoard at sea. Steward wUl he spoken to about better food. (Steward said the food beef was already taken up with the patrolman, and he will go to the company). Oecembar 23—Chairman, N. F. Gllllgan; Secretary, William S. Claymore. Ship's fund is bankrupt, and a special meeting was caUed to collect voluntary donations to return it to solvency. No one is to fine on the open deck. Crew's mess, en­ tire stewards department should be painted and fumigated, deck department quarters should be painted as well as heads. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), January 14—Chairman, Edtvard P. Schelzer; Sec­ retary, B. F. Grice. Crew donated $35 to the March of Dimes. There is a balance of $36 in the ship's fund. Pumpman beef wUI he taken up with the patrolman. Radio should be turned off when no one is Ustening to it. retary, Robert R. White.. Siopchest price Ust will be turned over to the patrolman upon arrival in the States by the ship's delegate. Clothes should he secured when put in fidley to dry. Watch should have a reserved table in the messhall during the evening meal. All dishes should he returned to the paiitry. Messroom should be cleaned up at night by the cardpiayerg. This has been a good trip so far. We are going to Baltimore, from New 'York, then Norfolk. PhUadelphia, Charles­ ton, New Orleans. Mobile. WUmington, Yokohama and Kobe, from there to Manila. January 4—Chairman, R. R. White; Sec­ retary, J. W. Pulllam, Jr. Ship's delegate reported on the repairs taken care of to date. Donation should he taken up by the crew for flowers for the second mate's mother, who is veiy iU. Rooms and lock­ ers should he clean and beds stripped for the payoff. Keys should he left aboard by men leaving. Steward, is to get rid of grits that have weavels. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman) Janu­ ary 15—Chgjrman, E. C. Craddock; Sccr^ tary, Clifton Caron. Washing machine is being left running. Every brother should help clean up the mcsstiaU. Sick brothers received wondei;ful treatment from the chief mate on the trip. .n SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrsln), January 17—Chairman, J. Prazalar; Sacrstary, Charles Goldstein. Captain okayed the fixing of a spare room for the third cook (who now sleeps in the same room as the 8-12 watch) without overtime. Eddie Lanier was elected ship's delegate by ac­ clamation.' It was suggested that the steward he around the meiihsll at meal­ times to see what goes on. Requisition WiU he put in for a new coffee urn in the crew mcsshaU. KATHRYH (Bull), January 17—Chair­ man, George Burke; Secretary, Jeta Ben- Ilia. Delegates reported no beefs. IBERVILLE (Waterman), January S— Chairman, D. Mitchell; Secretary, H. Menz. There has been performing and gassing up aboard ship. Not many re­ pairs have been made; present Ust was read for approval, corrections and addi­ tions. Motion was passed to buy books and magazines out of the ship's fund. Cups should he rctunlfed to tbe pantry and ashtrays in the messhaU should be emptied. AU standbys should tidy up the messhaU. There is a-balance of $32.64 in the ship's fund. GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Service). December 31—Chairman, J. N. Psrkar; Secretary, A. N. Schwartz. Wasiiing ma­ chine has been repaired. A. H. Schwartz was elected ship's delegate by acclama­ tion. Care should he taken of the wash­ ing machine. Coffee can Ud should be re- • placed. Brothers voted to keep the radio turned off during meal hours. Steward wni he contacted about rationing milk so that it WiU last untU the ship reaches port. Letter was written to the New York haU about a brother who left the ship with $43 of the ship's fund. ANTINOUS (Waterman), January 14— Chairman, Leo Allen; Secretary, B. Varn. Christmas fund of S10.43 was turned over to the New Orleans patrolman for the Christmas dinner at the haU. Wringer and switch on the washing machine need repairing. There should be less noise back aft at night whUe in port. Treas­ urer reported $16.50 in the ship's fund. NORTNWESTERN VICTORY (Victery Carriers), January 4—Chairman, L. Walberg; Secretary, Edwin Rushten. Fans and porthole scoops should he fixed. Stew­ ards department lockers need shelves re­ paired. 'Vote of thanks went to the stew­ ards department for the splendid Christ­ mas dinner aerVed. ANGELINA (Bull), January 4—Chalrw man, E. Magboo; Secretary, R. Powell. Motion was passed to have each brother contribute SI to the ship's fund at the payoff. Lack of sanitary suppUes will be taken up with the patrolman at the pay­ off. The stewards department was com­ plimented for the fine service during the ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Octo­ entire trip, especially for the tremen­ ber 21—Chairman, James Pulllam, Jr.; dous effort and the magnificent Christ­ Secratary, Robert White. James PuUiam. mas and New Year's dinners. Jr. was elected ship's delegate. Passenger CATAHOULA (National NavlgaHon), BR asked that his locker be repaired. Cots not being used are to be turned January 10—Chairman, C. W. Ely; Secre­ over to the steward. Washing machine tary, N. M. Ward. New repair Ust wlU should be kept clean by each man using be turned in. There is $20 in the ship's it; each sanitary will take a turn clean­ fund. Vote of thanks went to the stew­ ing the laundry. Patrolman in Wilming­ ards department. Suggestion was made ton should check siopchest prices. that each member donate $1 to the ship's December 7—Chairman, R. Garriz; Sec- fund to repair the crew's radio. 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J. ui'igaBiSL'ww.'j.asTEr' �Par* Twrnty-ds SEAFARERS Febrtiarjr 6, 19SS LOG Something To Smile About AH of the following SIU families trill collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name. Jean Cachola, born October 15, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam V. Cachola, 3306 North Toone Street, Baltimore, Md. % i ji;. • fe Mrs. Thomas J. Donaldson, 1819 Rolland La Frenier, 3 Neilon Park, Maiden, Mass.. Pauger Street, New Orleans, La. . 4 4, 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Eva Falcon Guzman, born De­ Bonnie Kenny, born December cember 12, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 24, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Raymond G. Guzman, .1109 A Terrence Kenny, 661 Annadale Rear, Galveston, Tex. Road, Staten Island, NY. 4 4 4 Clifford Alien Turner, born Trina Louise Stone, bom Janu­ 4 i 3^ January 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Theresa Anne Diaz, born June Mrs. Paul R. Turner, .1234 Leonidas ary 16,1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Stone, 2110 A South 16, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Street, New Orleans, La, Woodlawn Drive, Mobile, Ala. Domingo Diaz, 889 Sogers Place, 4 4 4 Bronx 59, NY. 4 4 4 Vanessa Theresa Forchia, bom Maria Mercedes Cruz, borii De­ . Si i January 4, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Charles Douglas Reiser, bom Mrs. Joseph Forchia, 2718 Annette cember 28, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Cruz, Acosta Street, April 29, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Street, New Orleans, La. 63 Bajos, Caguas, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Charles C. Reiser, 262 Stock­ 4 4 4 ing Street, Mobile, Ala. — 4 4 4 . Waldo Relbus, born November t t Sandra Ceeeii Feliciano, born 30, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Alwin Deese, bom Novem­ Arnold Reibus, 243 East 34th December 9, 1952. Parents, Mr. ber il, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Street, New York, NY. and Mrs. Jullb Feliciano, 56 Old Louis Edward Deese, 1562 Maga­ Broadway, New York, NY. 4 4 4 zine Street, New Orleans, La. Roderick Mark Thompson, born 4 4 4 December 31, 1952. Parents, Mr. Si Si i Cedric Leigh Keiley, bom No­ Jean Ann Nuss, bom November and Mrs. Boyd E. Thompson, Route vember 26, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 26, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5, Bellingham, Wash. Mrs. Robert N. Keiley, 205 Charles­ George A. Nuss, 2337 Urquhart 4 4 '4 Vallerie Keno, bom December ton Street^ Mobile, Ala. Street, New Orleans, La. Pleasant aftermath of birth of his son, Thomas Jr., comes to it 4 21, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. t t 4" Ellen Marie Piunkett, bom Janu­ Seafarer Tom Collins in the form of $200 maternity benefit Deborah Marie Folse, bom De­ James Keno, 112 West 198th Street, ary id, 1953. Parents, Mr. and check from SIU Welfare Services representative Tom Gould (right) cember lO, 1952. Parents, Mr. and New York, NY. Mrs. Thomas G. Piunkett 704 Con­ at Union headquarters. Mrs. ^eilden J. Folse, 401 La 4 4 4 Carlos Gomez, born January 1, gress Street, New Orleans, La. Fourche, Donaldsville, La. 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Car­ 4 4 4 S^ SJ" Janice Karen Bailey, bora De­ Robert Leroy Armstrong, born los Gomez, 448 West 125tfi Street, cember 19, 1952. Parents, Mr. and September 29, 1952. Parents, Mt. New York, NY. Mrs. Leonard O. Bailey, Route 1, and Mrs. James R. Armstrong, JarLinda Marie Benoit, born Janu­ Pachuta, Miss. vlsburg, NC. ary 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4 4 3^ 4 4 4 Leo Benoit, Box 272, Plainfield, Margaret Mary O'Conneli, bom Conn. Gran O'Neai Anding, born De­ December 26, 1952. Parents, Mr. cember 7, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 4 4 4 The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who and Mrs. Charles O'Conneli, 12 Thomas Collins, bom July 17, Mrs. Bennie J. B. Anding, Box 579,, Brandon Road, Dudley Road, Mass. 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirbyville, Tex. are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIX} Welfare Plan. Si Sii 4 Thomas Francis Collins, 91 Poplar While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome 4 4 4 Laura Sue Gomes, bom Decem­ Avenue, Bronx, NY. Louise Marie Hubbard, born De­ mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days ber 21, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. cember 18, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 4 Edward E. Gomes, 810 Senora Deborah Ann Sonn^, bora De- Mrs. John L. Hubbard, 28 Church and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, Street, Daytona Beach, Fla. cember 25, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Street, Linwood, Mass. Mrs. Tommie L. Conner, 3209 drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. Si 4 4 it it ^ David Rudolf Hendricks, born Thorp Court, Norfolk, Va. USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAI. Thomas Rizzo, bom January 12, December 12, 1952. Parents, Mr. FORT STANTON. NM BALTIMORE, MD. 4 4 4 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adion Cox ' D. P. McDonald Myra Carolyn Brown, bom Deand Mrs. Coy R. Hendricks, 2304 Earl A. Blnk WUUamMeUon John G. Dooley A. McGulgan Fauatlno Orjalea cen^ber 12, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Charles^ E. Rizzo, 230 Ande>son D. B. Brownlee ^Reynolds Street, Savannah, Ga. Otto J. Ernst Jack F. Thomburg W. H. Puchlnlsky Henry K. CaUan Avenue, Fairview, NJ. F. J. Frennette Renato A. VUlata Mrs. Leonard B. Brown, 221 Bour­ R. W. CasteUow Blai Ramirez 4 4 4 Francis I. Gibbons Virgil E. WUmoth 4 4 4 AUan Reese Carl E. Chandler Lucinda Geriann Tirelii, bom bon Street, New Orleans, La. Jack H. Gleason Charles Burton Robert Rogers Rosario Copani Madeline Thersia Case, born De­ Thomas Isaksen 4 4 4 December 25, 1952. Parents, Mr. A. B. Seeberger Coley F. Crockett Frederick Reyes, born January cember 14,1952. Parents, Mr. and Dusan DeDuisin Joseph O. Snyder USPHS HOSPITAL and Mrs. Enrico Tirelii, 782 East David F. Sykes Kirby Digman Mrs. Samuel Caise, 1317 14th SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO 8, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY. John F. Thonunen Donald DuvaU W. C. Versloot Federico Reyes, 615 East 138th Street, Galveston, Tex. Domenick Esposito H. VanBystervela 4 4 4 USPHS HOSPITAL John Ferrelra "A. A. Voyevotskl Street, Bronx, NY. 4 4 4. Roberto Lisler, bom November STATEN ISLAND. NV John Hm Ople C. WaU Diana .Marie Westlake, born Benedict Klakowiti George Warrington Victor Arevalo Alfred Mueller 4 4 4 21, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Murdoch W. T. Atchason Anthony' Klavlns Nafalino DeBaggIs Jeremiah McKnew, bora Novem­ Calixto Lisier Gonzalez, 10 Con- ber 30, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. January 10, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Karl Krlstehsen Leonard G. Murphy G. Athanesourelis John R. Wisloff Joseph T. Bennett Kurt A. Nagel Marvin W. Lee WiUiam R. Smith cepcion Street, Santurce, Puerto, George W. McKnew, 5143 Chan­ Mrs. Edward J. Westlake, 185 West Jennings Francis J. O'NelU ArdeU Burkett J. Long Frank T. CampbeU 152nd Street, New York, NY, Rico. Maurice Burnstlne WUUam E. Pepper K. £. McConnaughy John Zohil cellor Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph A. CaUahan Joseph rerreira 4 4 4 Terence A. McNee Paul O. Goossen 4 4 4 C. R. Robertson Yanas DaUal 4 4 4 Louis Anthony Serpe, bom Janu­ USPHS HOSPITAL Ciena Lenora Starling, bom No­ Virgil Sandberg G. Galliano Joseph Pradhomme, bom De­ BRIGHTON. MASS. Stanley A. Sargeant John Galvln vember 27, 1952. Parents, Mr. and cember 29, 1952. Parents, Mr. and ary 21, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthoily ColeUa Michael Sinkevich Jose M. Gisbert A. Paculnos Mrs. Charles H. Starling, 10709 An­ Mrs. Joseph H. ^rudhomme, 1016 Anthony Serpe, 644 East New York John A. Duffy Nathan GoldGnger Paul J. Wilkinson John M. Plnkua Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. William Herman Henri HUUon John J. Flaherty J. Preshoiig nette Street, Tampa, Fla. 23rd Avenue, Covington, La. Marcle Boyles L. Kristlansen Edward K. Harding Frank Slmione 4 4 4 Obert J. Morgan 4 4 4 Thomas J. Kustas Tim McCarthy Donald S. White 4 4 4 Edward Hamlin, born January WUUam McCuistion L. A. Ziembka Stacy Wayne Weddle, born De­ Pamela Burke, bom January 13, USPHS HOSPITAL James J. McLlnden Roscoe Alford GALVESTON. TEX. cember 23, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack 21, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morton Edward M. Hamlin, 185 GreenWilliam Bargone JoseLuna Mrs. James W. Weddle, 4206 7th Burke, 811 East Henry Street, Sa­ USPHS HOSPITAL Bogan CaldweU EUis S. Samia point Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Avenue North East, Seattle, Wash. vannah,' Ga. A. R. Clary Darwin E. Jessup in lOie HOSPimLS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Georganne R. Barnett, born John Leo Joseph Donaldson, bom Elaine La Frenier, bom Decem­ November 30, 1952. Parent, Mr. and ber 1, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. January 16, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bametii^l Clearview Homes, Savannah, Ga.. Learning How To Pose How to Apply For Birth Pay Youthful Vallerie Keno, new daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keno, gets a helping handf from her dad on how to face'the camera When Welfwe Services rejpresentativ^ visited home; AppUcations for the mater­ nity benefit must be supported by the following documents: • Your marriage certificate. • • Baby's birth certifidate dat­ ing birth after April 1,*1952, • The discharge from the last ship you sailed on before the baby was bom. ProcesAing of all applica­ tions can be speeded up by at least three days if photostatic copies of the three dociiments are sent In. Applications should be made to Union Wel­ fare Trustees, c/o SIU head­ quarters, fi75 Fourth Avenue, BTdyn 32, NY. Warren W. Currier Harry E. Brophy Floyd H. Dodds 'W. W. Fassett C. E. Dudley CITY HOSPITAL MOBILE. ALA. G. R. Robinson VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Carl E. Comeaux USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Andrew B. Cecil Alonzo Milefskl Marcel J. Jette Joseph Neubauer Alexander Kerr John Petusky William J. Meehan Henry J. Tucker FIRLAND SANITORIUH SEATTLE. WASH. Emit Austad USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICH. Tim Burke Peter Gvozdlck ^ USPHS HOSmAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. C. D. AndersonTheodore E. Lee Sidney J. Anderson Edwin G. Mltchel P. BlackweU C. Nicholson Robert Brown T. W. Nicholson N. R. Cartwrlght Robert M. Peel D. W. Ravesles Herman H. Casas Rogello Cruz ' E. B. Rhodes Ray L. Ellison WUbur H. Scott . Ray A. Faubsr Luther C. SeicUe T. R. SUnley B. D. Foster H. W. Gardiner T. R. Terrlngton Alfred Throne Ernest E. Gross K. Gunderson Lonnle R. TleKle Carl E. Hicks Curt r. Fried Leonard KSy Charles Ldwe Lea H. Lang Edkrarl £1. Johnson V George W. Crosby D. K. T. Sorensen James MltcheU NorvUle Sikes Peter Smith Thomas Jones ~ GREENPOINT HOSl^TAL BROOKLYN. NY August Valentine USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. BROOKLYN. NY Robert Atmore . John B. Haas Rupert A. Blake John W. Keenan Claude F. Blanks Leo Kulakowskt Edmund C. Blosser Frederick Landry WUson O. Cara James J. Lawlor Walter ChaUt Martin Llnsky Charles M. Davison Francis F. Lynch EmUio Delgado C. Mlddleton Antonio M. Diaz Lloyd MlUer John J. DrlscoU Pedro O. Peralta Jose G. Esplnoza G. E. Shumoker Enrique Ferrer Robert Slzemore Robert E. Gilbert Henry E. Smith Bart E. Guranlck USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. James J. Bentley Luis Lopez Marlnus Hansen Arthur Running LesUe M. Jackson S. E. Roundtree USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Warner W. Allred CUfford W. Kent ^ Raymond D. Clark iJ. T. Moore Earl D. Ferree Jack D. Morrison' George R. Fowler H. C. WeUs C. A. Gardner Norman D. GilUkin James E, Oarrott POTTENGER 8AN1TOR1UM MONROVIA, CAL. E. :L. Prltchard USPHS HOSPITAL PORT WORTH. ,YEE; : r Joseph P. Wise �-?r- February C. 195S SEraN' THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Twenty-serea Report-To Union Yfins Cure $ A Seafarer who had been aboard a ship just one day when he injured himself, succeeded in collecting maintenance and cure from the company, thanks to the assistance of the Union Welfare Services office. Furthermore his claim for maintenance was upheld even though he hadn't reported the.f ^ injury to the company or the protection, they should get in the maintenance and cure that is With WALTER SIEKMANN ship's officers at the time of touch with Welfare Services. That due them under US law and the way they will be certain of getting Union contract. the accident. . (Nev}$ about men in the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SW Wel­ The only reason that Seafarer fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Walter McNally was able to get Walter Siekmann based on items of Interest turned up while he makes maintenance was~that he had noti­ his rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Services.) fied Welfare Services when he Otherwise It looks as if Hugh Haliman, better known as Cherokee, is having wgnt for treatment. there would have been no record himself a little trouble over in Bremerhaven, Germany. He had to get of his injury and no way of collect­ off a Waterman ship over there to go into the hospital with a broken ing the money that would normally jaw and a bad leg. It seems as if he'll be there for a little while, and have been due him. Company Had No Record then will be brought back to a hospital here in the States as soon as he's able to move his jaw so that he can eat on the way. McNally, who has been sailing Speaking of guys in foreign hospitals, we'd like to remind you that with the SIU for a little less than the Union's Welfare Services Department can help you out with a one year, shipped aboard the Julesnumber of problems if you find youfself sick or berg (Terminal Tankers). The first injured and have to leave your iship in a foreign day he was on her he injured his port. As soon as you get off, you diould write a hand and left to go to the hospital letter to the Union, and let them know what is for treatment. Although he should happening to you. If you've got any problems, have notified the company, or at chances are that we'll be able to help you out. . the least one of his shipmates or Most of the Seafarers who get hospitalized In the ship's officers, he failed to do foreign ports have questions about money, draws, so. As a result the company had no wages due, maintenance and cure, subsistence, . travel money and the like. Some of the other fellows record that he had hurt himself Miiiw also have some problems of a personal nature that on board the vessel and contested they would like us to take care of over here. In just the man's claim for maintenance. What saved McNally's case wa^ about every case where the Seafarer has written to us and 16t us know what the trouble is, we've been able to take care of everything and get that he had called the Union and said he was going to the hospital. him straightened out in short order. Bill Meehan is out in Seattle Hospital right now, and figures, that He asked Welfare Services to take he'll be there for a little while yet. He'd like to have any of his old care of his gear aboard the ship. Welfare Services in turn, got in friends who might be out there on the Coast -touch with the mate notif^ng him stop up and see him when they get a chance. of what had happened and asking He's sure enthusiastic about the way the Wilth beads bowed. Seafarers aboard tbe Puerto Rico listen in­ for McNally's gear. In this way. Welfare Plan benefits copie in handy when you're tently as Captain E. B. Hudgins reads tbe burial service for Ogul Welfare Service put his injury on sick. Harris, whose ashes were scattered on tbe sea. the record. Bernard Peiiy, who was on the Steel Navigator, Union Record Accepted A Seafarer's last wishes to be cremated and buried at sea has been around the New York hall a couple of times. Consequently when McNally were carried out by Union Welfare Services last month, when He's at his home in Connecticut with a bad foot, made his claim for maintenance the remains of Ogul Harris were committed to the deep from and is taking out-patient treatment. He says that he was able-to show a record that the cruise ship Puerto Rico."*' the foot is kind of stubborn about getting better, ^ he did have to go for treatment. Captain E. B. Hudgins of the •father called Welfare Services. He but figures that he'll be shipping out before too Perry He was also able, to prove that he Bull Line vessel conducted told the Union representative about long now.' Mai Collins has been seeing some of hi's friends around the New was in shape when he signed on the services that were attended by Harris* last wishes- and asked if York hall lately. Mai just became a_ proud papa. He collected his $200 the vessel. Consequently the only shipboard delegates and other the Union could take over all the Maternity Benefit, and the $25 bond from the Union, and is spending place he could have hurt himself members of the crew. arrangements. was aboard the ship. some-time at home with his family now before he ships out again. It would be detrimental to his The 42-year old Seafarer, who While McNally was able to col­ Marcy Boyles, who was chief cook on a Bull Lines lect, wife's health, he said, to have to sailed in the engine room as FWP, thanks to -the fact that he ship is in Staten Island hospital, and is doing pretty notified go through a regular funeral cere­ had been with the SIU for less Welfare Services, his case well. He collapsed in his home in New York a short points up mony, and the whole family was than a year when he became seri­ the need for getting too shaken up and upset to take while ago, and they rushed him right over to the shipboard injuries ously ill. In the long months of his the record. care of all the details that had to ' hospital. Apparently the quick action in getting-him Men who fall ill, into last illness he spoke several times or are injuredover to the hospital and getting him treated right on board an SlU-contracted to his father of his desire for cre­ be handled. Consequently, Welfare ship Services made the necessary ar­ away paid off, because he is doing fine. should notify one of the ship's mation. As a seaman he felt it Isaac (Joe) Miller, who was steward on llie Corn- officers immediately, preferably in would be fitting that he should be rangements and saw to It that the ashes were put aboard the Puerto husker Mariner,- created sonie excitement on his the presence of one of their ship­ buried at sea. Rico. • last trip. While the ship was out in the Pacific, Joe mates so that there will be no ques­ Father Contacted SIU Flag at Half Mast, Meehan injured. He was taken off the Cornhusker and tion but that the injury has been Further he told his father that At 10:19 on the morning of ^ brought back to the West Coast on a troop trans­ reported. Similarly, they should he should get in touch with the port, He stayed out on the West Coast for a little while, and now he's see to it that the company's office Union immediately when and if January 12, the vessel was stopped and funeral services were held. back in New York. He says that he expects to be stopping up to the is notified, anything happened. As a result, Harris' remains were committed to Union hall before very long so that he can see some of his old friends And to assure themselves fullest soon as Harris passed away, his the waters of the Brownson Deep and take it easy for a while; in latitude 19 degrees 25 minutes north and longitude 69 degrees, Ready To Ship Out 29 minutes west. Captain Hudgins read the service and the ship's flag was placed at half-mast out of re­ spect for a brother Seafarer. When » The deaths of the following caused the death of Brother Mora services ended, the men returned Seafarers have been reported to on March 27, 1952, in the Hospital to their posts and the vessel re­ the Seafarers Welfare Plan and of Puerto De Herro, Puerto De sumed her voyage. $2,500 death benefits are being Hierro, Venezuela. Bom in Spain, Those who attended included Mi­ he joined the SIU in Baltimore on paid to beneficiaries. chael M. Amato, ship's delegate; August 9, 1951, and sailed as a Steve Carr, deck delegate; Steve Di • Ogul C. Harris, 43: On January member of the engine department. Girolomo, engine delegate and 1, 1953, Brother Harris died at the The estate is administered by Allan Lake, steward's delegate. USPHS Hospital, Richmond, NY. Leonard Hillman. Subsequently, Harris' father, re­ He joined the SIU in New York on ceived the death benefit provided ii> it June 30, 1951, sailing as a FWT in by the Welfare Plan for the bene­ the engine department. Brother William A. Gordon, 60: On Janu­ ficiaries of Seafarers. Harris is survived by his father, ary 10 Brother Gordon succiunbed Charles Harris, 308 West 94 Street, to bronchial pneumonia In New New Y6rk, NY. York, NY. He had joined the SIU from New York on Jime 29, 1951, » ^ » and held all ratings in the engine Eriing Melle, 66: Originally from department. Burial took place at Any totally disabled Sea­ Norway, Brother Melle died in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. farer, regardless of age. who USPHS Hospital at Richmond, NY, Brother Gordon leaves a daughter, qualifies for benefits under on December 20, 1952. An AB in Elian Gordon, of 473 Harmon the Seafarers Welfare Plan, the deck department, he had been Street, Brooklyn, NY. is eligible fw the $20 weekly a member of the Union since disability * benefit for as long ^ 4) November 25, 1944. Burial took as he is unable to work. Ap­ William O. J<duison, 42: Brother place at Calvary Cemetery. Brother plications and queries on un Melle leaves his sister-in-law, Johnson had an interaial faemmorusual situations should be sent Catherine Melle, *237 Emerson rhage, and was dead on arrival at to the Union Welfare Equipped with his Seafarer's whitefcap, Ferdinand Greef, Jr., Piiysicians and Surgeons Hospital, Place, Brooklyn, NY. Trustees, c/o SIU Headquar­ needs only « sea bag full of gear to catch bis first ship. Now eight Multnomah, Portland, Ore.,, on ters, 675 Fourth Avenue, December $, 1952. Burial was at months old, Ferdinand was one of the early SIU "maternity bene^TOo^n^^^' • 1.1 Joan Stora, 63; A attack Mobile, Ala. --•'fl Union Carries Out Last yifish For Burial At Sea I FlNAt DISPATCH How To Get Disabled Pay , -M-T-•• �5! fiSCI »AFARSRS«I^ VOL. XV No. 3 :f 1' • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • ^ I-'' f-. 1.!':,;. IV? y,U - , V.;- M :-r ¥t •# rW: "k K':. •' :v •• \ ••-•.J : -ii ..-J V-v SECOND ANNUAL •' i •' iiiut 'I S E A • •> AND CRAFTS • •;-'^ vl CONTEST OPEN rp AU MEMBERS OF 1NE SlU • FIRST • SECOND • AND THIRD PRIZES IN ALL FOUR CLASSES... 1. OILS 2. DRAWINGS 3. WATER COLORS 4. HANDICRAFTS ••'il te I '' . • •: «U EHRIES 'i-s. wsrKKanwrr THE ART EDITOR SEAFARERS LOG as FOVRTH AVE. BROOKLYN 32, H.r. fei.. I yx:.-'- I tay A panel of professional arfists will judge the entries ... No limit on the number of en­ tries that may be submitted ... Entries should •^41 : ni APRIL 30,19S3 be sent by registered mail where possible ... Include return address on back of all entries Note price if entry is for sale ... All en­ tries will be returned. I 'i-r ' -i '.'if:'^ i t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 6, 1953 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. XV, No. 3 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNION CONFERS WITH GOVT, WINS ALIEN AID PROMISE EXTEND CALMAR AND ORE POLL; STORING IMPROVES SIU SLOPCHEST BIZ BOOMS 'CP RULES MCS:' SENATE REPORT NEW UNFAIR LABOR CHARGES READIED AGAINST ATLANTIC CG HAILS BRAVERY OF ANGELINA CREW SENATE BILL BARS SPYING ON UNIONS 1953 ART CONTEST OPENS SEAFARER HAS OWN KOREAN 'TOY-LIFT' CALLS SCHOLARSHIP $ SERVICE TO NATION TUG STRIKE SHUTS DOWN NY PORT ALL PORTS RATIFY NEW SIU TANKER CONTRACT DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP OKAYS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON A&G ELECTION CREW AIDS STRANDED FILIPINOS SEA CHASES MILLIONS IN EUROPEAN FLOODS TRIESTE - JEWEL OF THE ADRIATIC WE SALUTE YOU! HEROISM AT SEA LABOR ESPIONAGE BRIDGES FAILS AGAIN MC&S TERRORISM SAILING VILLAGE OF YESTERDAY US TANKER TONNAGE DROPPED IN '52 STORM TAKES SEAFARER'S LIFE COUSINS MEET ABROAD MA, PA PEN POEM HONORING BIRTH OF FUTURE SEAFARER THESPIS RULES SHIP'S GALLEY POPS, SONS SAIL SIU SAILOR TURNS TOURIST OF EUROPE NO WILLIES FOR 'WILLIE' IN STORM FLASH NEWS CAN'T WAIT, TOMMY PHONES LOG FROM TEXAS TO PRAISE CREW MEMBERS REPORT TO UNION WINS CURE $ UNION CARRIES OUT LAST WISH FOR BURIAL AT SEA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/6/1953 1953 Periodicals Seafarers Log