http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/804515a3892f300b7af643fb76fc85d3.PDF 59c41a18fe66d9cbca3b60bac153da40 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAl 0»CAN OF THE StAfAHERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC AND GUtf DIST.irT . API : I ''il SIUHLES FOR BALLOT OIL FLEET Pledges Top 75%; Press For Early Vote -Story On Page 3 '^1 F I Views show typical vessels of the Atlantic ReSning Company's 23-ship fleet at installations in United States ports. rt'V,-.! �•^X-'STM:*:'-:^- Page Two SEAFARERS LOG June 12, 1953 H NO LAWYERS NEEDED The siu Welfare Plan office wlishes to remind Seafarers and their families that no lawyers are needed to collect any SIU Wel­ fare Plan benefit. Some cases have arisen in recent months in which lawyers were engaged. The only result was a delay in col­ lection of benefits and a charge against the benefit for lawyers' fees. It's emphasized that the Welfai*e Plan was designed from the beginning to provide simple and speedy payment of all benefit claims, so as to bypass lawyers and legal fees. Any application for benefits should be made directly to the Seafarers Welfare Plan at 11 Broadway, by the individual involved. SIU Scholarship Winners Will Be Determined Soon Awarding of the first four scholarships, under the new SIU Scholarship Plan, will begin on June 23 when the SIU Schol­ The tankers Pan Massachusetts (burning in the background at left), and Phoenix were completely arship Advisory Committee me^ts in New York. Each award wrecked by a collision and subsequent fire in the Delaware River last week. Two men died as a re­ is worth $6,000. sult of the accident which apparently came about from' a mix-up in signals. At this meeting, the five prominent educators who make up the committee will study-*^ all of the material submitted year for four years, which is by the applicants. A complete enough to pay all tuition, fees, study will be made of eadh appli­ books and room and board in al­ cant's high school recoid, the ref­ most any college in the country. Crewmembers of the SlU-manned Liberty Bell (Tramp Ship) were praised highlv by» th« erences he has submitted, the The Welfai-e Plan has already Military Sea Transportation Service for their services in rescuing shipwrecked Japafa^ other data included and the score stated that financial aid will be shermen, the SEAFARERS LOG learned recently. ^ t achieved on the College Entrance given those " winners who show The Commander of MSTS in ^ ^ Exanunation Board tests. ability. to continue on into grad­ he Western Pacific, sent letshipwreck. The manner in which vessclis in the vicinity to pick The committee will then make uate work. you and your crew of the SS Lib­ up. ers of commendation to all ,l preliminary selections for recom­ Can Try Again crewmembers declaring he was erty Bell assisted In their rescue At present the Liberty 'Bell is mendation to the trustees of the It was emphasized thai those ap­ very pleased and gratified to note under adverse \(reather conditions on another MSTS voyage to«the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Final de­ plicants who do not win the your initiative and alertness .upon was highly commendable. -There East having paid off at Seattle cision and announcement of the scholarships this year are eligible sighting survivors of a Japanese is little doubt that had you not aFar couple of weeks ago.' . awards will be made by the trus­ to compete again for the scholar­ sighted the raft « . . the five sur­ '"jr tees. ships next year, providing all vivors would have perished. Under the plan, four scholar­ other requirements are met. "The Commander . . . desires to ships wiil be awarded every year, The members of the SIU commend you and your crew for with classes beginning in the^FaU Scholarship Advisory Committee this performance of duty which term. are; Bernard Ireland, assistant di­ ^emplifies the finest traditions of Regular membership meet­ To qualify for the scholarships rector of admissions of Columbia the merchant marine." ings in SIU headquarters and in any year, in addition to the Coliege of Columbia University; at all branches ar^e held every The incident described above other requirements, the applicants Elwood C. Kastner, registrar of took place last March 2, when a second Wednesday night at must take the College Entrance New York University; C. William 144-ton Japanese fishing vessel 7 PM. The schedule for the Examination Board test before Edwards, director of admissions of was wrecked about 100 miles next few meetings is as follows; Princeton University; Miss Edna May of that year. southeast of Tokyo, A large June 17, July 1, July 15, July Seafarers and the families of M. Newby, director of admissions flotilla of merchant vessels and US 29. Seafarers who meet the other of New Jersey College for Women Navy ships was searching for the All Seafarers registered on A union-wide secret ballot refer­ qualifications may apply and com­ of Rutgers University, and F. D. the shipping list "are required long-overdue ship when the Lib­ endum will be held by the Marine Wilkinson, registrar of Howard pete for • the scholarships. The erty Bell crew spotted five sur­ Engineers to attend the meetings/ Beneficial Association winners may choose the college of University. vivors on a raft and alerted Naval (CIO) to determine whether or not their choice, and will continue to 4to set up a national union. "Voting get the scholarship for a four-year on the referendum, whibh was ap­ Cub Scouts Thank SIU For Good Deed period providing their grades meet proved at the Union's recent con­ the requirements. vention in Minneapolis, will get Each scholarship pays $1,500 per underway late this summer. The MEBA's decision to act on the national union issue was seen by . maritime observers as a direct June 12. 1953 Vol. XV. No. 12 reaction to the progress of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers As I See It Page 4 (AFL), an SIU affiliate. The BME, Committees At Work Page 6 which is national in scope has at­ Crossword Pu^e Page 12 tracted a considerable number *of Editorial , Page 13 engineers who were dissatisfied Foc'sle Fofographer Page 19 with the MEBA's multitude of Ipcgl Galley Gleanings Page 20 unions. Inquiring Seafarer .......Page 12 Separate Treasnries.. In The Wake Page 12 Under the existing MEBA set-up,' Labor Round-Up Page 13 each local union has its own treas­ Letters ; Pages 21, 22 ury and its own shipping rules, Maritime Page 16 with local members getting prefer^ Meet The Seafarer Page 12 ence over engineers from another On The Job...............Page 16 port. The result has been that Personals ....Page 25 MEBA m.embers have found it dif­ <3uiz ...Page 19 ficult to go from, one port to an­ Seafarers In Action.^ Page 16 other for shipping purposes. Ship's Minutes .".Pages 24, 25 The proposed amendment to the SIU History Cartoon Page 9 MEBA constitution would set up a Sports Line .Page 20 national treasury and a centralizefl Ten Years Ago Page 12 union organization. TopOf The News..........Page 7 Also adopted by the convention Union Talk Page 9 was a liinit on the number of new Wash. News Letter ...Page 6 members that can enter each year. Welfare Benefits Pages 26, 27 The MEBA has been suffering a Welfare Report ...... 1.. .Page 8 serious unemployment problem be­ Your Constitution ..... i.. .Page 5 cause of its policy of overloading Your Dollar's Worth.......Page 7 the membership in proportion to the number of jobs available. From Publifhitd biwMkly at tea haadouaitara of tha Saafarara InfamaNenaS Unim, Atnow on, the number of members hntle « _ ^ ^ Fourth SIU Director of Organization Keith Terpe (white shirt, center) receives plaque from Chib Scout Pack Avenue, Brooklyn 32, Hf, Tol. STorlIng taken in each year will be limited Enforoci OS gocoimi clou maltor 790 JB appreciation for the fine time the Union gave a group of cub scouts and their parents. The in a mann^-sinfilar to that em­ group ate in the SIU cafeteria and recently toured the Bull Line ship Ines as part of a day long outing. ployed by the BME, I i.-V'i'SiUriOla&.ic. vuoqiaqj.., ^ .,Vi n« baUftUiiOOi ; Hail SIU Crew For Rescue Meeting Night Everg 2 Weeks SfAFARERS LOG MEBA Vote On National Unit Slated �mms ;^ • », » r- ;.Vi*«:z-;r^;,-V:"'-. - .. .,-,V * •->. , June 12. 195S r> •• * . • ^^», • t .-^ SE AF ARERS -^ ' f / r LOG Pagre Three File For Atlantic Fleet Vote Awaiting outcome of battle to save the Savannah USPHS hospital, hospitalized Seafarers in the Georgia port city get the latest news on the issue from the SEAFARERS LOG. They are: left to right, J. Littleton, J. P. Evans, and James Hall, with Nevin Ellis, SlU patrolman. SlU Steps Up Savannah Fight; Stanton Closes Atlantic tankerman Robert Pionk stands behind, the "no trespassing" sign at Atlantic's Fort Mifflin docks, with the tanker E. J. Henry in the background. Of course the sign won't apply when thn National Labor Relations 'Board election crew boards the ships,, along'wifE flnion observers, to voto the crews on the Union of their choice. , With the fate of the Savannah USPHS Hospital still hang­ ing in balance as the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations neared the end of its public hearings, the USPHS announced ' officially that the Fort Stantonf USPHS Hospital is being port has been sought from other closed. labor organizations. The Georgia The siu, meanwhile. continued State Federation of Labor and the its last-ditch fight to save the sea­ Maryland-DC Federation of Labor port hospital at Savannah. Tele­ are among the labor organizations grams of protest have been sent that have taken steps to protest, the by all SIU port agents, and sup- closing of the Savannah hospital at the request of the SIU. Many individuals have also protested the closing of the hospital at the re­ quest of the SIU, and both Sen­ ators Richard Russell and Walter Assured of solid majority backing throughout the 23-ship Atlantic tanker fleet, the F. George of Georgia have prom­ ised to do their best when the SIU struck a telling blow for Atlantic tankermen by filing a petition for a collective measure reaches the floor of the bargaining election on the company's ships. The Union took the step on June 4 with Senate. At present, the Senate Subcom­ the strength of 583 signed pledge cards at hand, better than 75 percent of the entire mittee on Appropriations has just about finished its hearings on the fleet personnel. Actually only 30 percent pledged are needed to request an election. appropriation for the Health, Edu­ The election petition as­ After several weeks of private cation and Public Welfare Depart­ sures that Atlantic tanker- collective bargaining agreement. AMEU will subject you to addi"We are aware that you have an tional unfair labor practice sessions, public hearings on the ment, which includes the cuts af­ maritime subsidy problem will be fecting the Savannah hospital. In men will have the freedom arrangement with the Atlantic charges. opened by a Senate subcommittee the near future, the subcommittee to choose a union of their lik­ Maritime Employees Union . . . "With regard to bargaining with on June 16. Senator Potter of will make its report to the^ full ing hy secret hallot. It gives This will therefore place you on us, you may contact the under­ Michigan, chairman of, the sub­ Senate Committee on Appropria­ them their long sought oppor- notice that in face of our repre­ signed and a mutually satisfactory group of the'Senate Interstate ahd tions. If this report favors restor­ tunity to break away y from the sentative status, a renewal of the time and place will be arranged Foreign Commerce Committee, ing the funds for Savannah, there company-dominated Atlantic aforesaid agreement, or any bar­ for said negotiations." gaining whatever with the said hopes to gather enough informa­ is still a chance for the hospital. Greeted With Applause Maritime Employees Union. House Cuts tion to recoiflmend legislation to News of the SIU's petition had In filing the petition, the union the second, session of Congress this an electrifying effect among Sea­ to opeod up tho uoceufall and winter. Pre-Election when it acted on the bill, practic­ farers and Atlantic trankermen. Union To Testify ally doubled the original cuts that sary steps and pave the way for an Members at the last headquarters Timetable Government, management and had been made in the department's early election. meeting greeted the announcement Filing of the SIU petition union witnesses will be called to budget by Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, with a storm of applause, but they At the same time, the SIU took for an election in Atlantic was giv^ their views on the desirable Secretary 6f the Health, Education steps to protect back pay and re­ were outdone in their enthusiasm expected to set the following size and composition of the Amer­ and Public Welfare Department. instatement claims filed on behalf by the reaction of the. men in At­ series of events in motion, in ican Merchant fleet. During the These cuts doomed Fort Stanton, of men fired out of the fleet for lantic. Notifications wired to the accord with normal NLRB executive sessions the committee Memphis, Cleveland and Detroit union activity. The latest^ word is ships were followed in a few hours procedure in these actions: has heard spokesmen from the De­ USPHS hospitals, and will doom that the Union has every chance by a flood of congratulatory cable­ partment of Commerce, MSTS, the the Savannah hospital unless some of success in securing reinstate-' • Investigation of the validity grams from Atlantic tanker crews Mutual Security Agency, the of the funds are restored. of the SlU-petition; anxious to record their vote for ment and back pay for these men. State Department and the Mari­ • Issuance of a notice of a the SIU and get SIU conditions Prior to filing the petition the However, even if the Senate time Administration. hearing (already set for in Atlantic. Every single ship in committee report calls for restora­ SIU wrote to the Atlantic Refining The Michigan Senator declared, tion of the funds for Savannah, Company on June 2 demanding June 30); the fleet acknowledged the wires "Before we go into the operation then the bill still has to go to a that the company bargain for a • Hearing to establish the with praise. SIU, organizers con­ of existing forms of government meeting between the Senate and Union contract. The letter, sent election unit, voting period tacting ships in port found the Bid to shipping or the determina- the House committees, where the by SIU, Secretary-Treasurer Paul and prpcedure; men openly jubilant over the turn ?tion of n6w policies, we must first differences In the bills will be Hall declared in part: • Posting of notice of elec­ of events. make some tangible assessment of worked out. The funds for Sa­ tion; "This is to advise you that the AMEU' Stunned the merchant marine needed in the vannah would also have to survive Seafarers International Union of • The election; By contrast, the AMEU shorenational interest." . • Counting of ballots; this meeting. Nortli America, Atlantic and Gulf side payrollers and their dwindling Other members, of the subcom­ The closing of the Port Stanton District, AFL, is the exclusive bar­ • Certification order. band of diehard company union mittee are Senators Butler, Mary­ hospital was made official in an gaining representative for un­ backers were stunned by the blow. The SIU has already begun land, and Warren Magnuson of announcement by the USPHS, and licensed marine personnel present­ Hastily called meetings in the pressing the NLRB to set the Washington, long a sponsor of leg­ was met with a storm of protests ly employed by you and demands earliest Anchorage and on the ships re­ possible date when islation relating to merchant ship­ from the patients Ihcre. The hos- that you bargain with it for the vealed the negr-penic of the AMEU polling could begin. ping problems. purpose of entering into a valid . (Continued on page 17) (Continued on page 17) Senate To Hear Views Un Shin Aid Move Stuns AMEU Crews Jubilant As News Hits Ships �-«a;- , • •\ Pare Four i •* ft -* -v.. > SEAFARERS A brand-new^ shiny barbershop staffed with expert union barbers opened for business at SIU headquarters last week. From now on Seafarers can get their hair trimmed and shampooed, whiskers lopped off, or fingernails manicured in between job calls. In addition to the barbering, a two chair bootblack stand there's always conversation with has been installed in the room the barber. Prices are the pre­ to put the proper shine on Sea­ vailing barber union standards which are set imder union contract farers shoes. The barbershop—o^ed and op­ since barbers work on a per­ erated by the Union—is located on centage basis. the second deck o£ New York The barber shop joins a long headquarters, just off the billiard list of headquarters facilities de­ room. At present it is operating signed for shoreside comfort, in­ with two chairs and two barbers, cluding the cafeteria, Sea Chest, but a third chair can be installed Port O' Call cafe, baggage room, TOKYO—Seafarers looking for if business warrants. Like many recreation room, library, TV room other SIU services, it is open to and others. It's assurance that an evening of ^im ashore in the public. Seafarers, already the best pro­ Japan's capital city better shy tected and best paid, will become away from the Shibuya section— Has Music Too Aside from the most modem known as the best-groomed in unless they want to be put in the barbering equipment, the shop maritime. position of being strong-armed by gleams from spotless tiles, chrome a dame. and mirrors and a brand new paint . Men who have been on the. Far Job. Soothing music piped in East mn have sent the SEAFAR­ through the building's FM radio ERS LOG glowing accounts of the systemhelps customers relax un­ hospitality and friendliness of the der the hot towel. Then, of course. Oriental dolls in Yokohama, Kobe and other bustling ports. It might come as somewhat of a shock to them if they were manhandled by one of the fragile little creatures whose escorts never have to wear Under the rules of the Va­ elevator shoes. cation Flan as set forth by the fflgh-Class Beer trustees, a Seafarer must ap­ ply within one year of the It seems that the assorted gin payoff date of his oldest dis­ mills in the Shibuya section have charge in order to collect his specially-trained female squads full vacation benefits. If he who are famUiar with judo tactics. presents any discharge whose They latch on to an unwary passer­ payoff date is more th«n a by and before he knows what's year before the date of his va­ happened to him he's hustled into cation application, he will lose the nearest money trap. There out on the sea time covered they find their yen for fup con­ An early bird Seafarer gets by that particular discharge. verted into yen for the manage­ his hair clipped as the SIU Don't sit on those discharges. ment in rapid-fire fashion. For barbershop opens for business Bring them in . and collect the example a bottle of Japanese beer in headquarters. money that is due to you. in these joints runs from $3 to $7, which is quite a price even at favorable exchange rates. Not only are the girls powerful, but it seems that their work makes them mighty thirsty. Arid when they get a customer they make sure that he doesn't feel lonesome with jrist one little doll. A whole group crowds around and joins in It's always been a constitutional ment man who has been a member toasting him, at his expense. It's provision in the SIU to elect meet­ *of the Union for nearly ten years a common thing for a bill to reach ing officials at each .membership now, joining up in New Orleans in $100 in one hour.' meeting. There are no permanent October, 1943. He's 28 years old They Take Evenrthing chairmen in SIU meetings as each and a native of Alabama. After the customer is cleaned cession opens with nominations for Full Slate out of his money, watches, jewelry chairman, recordin"fe secretary,' and San Francisco's latest port meet­ and even coats, he's let go, sadder, reading clerk. This procedure was strengthened ing had a complete slate of rank but wiser—until the next time. in the new SIU constitution, which and filers, with Of course when it comes to sailrequires the chairman pro tem to William H. Rog­ ormen, there has been sopie doubt announce -to the membership' at ers as .chairman, expressed that the girls really each meeting that every member Ervin B. Max, have to haul the customer in. Just is free to nominate himself for recording secre­ take a man fresh off a 20-day these three pdsts. Greater em­ tary and John Liberty run across the wide Pa­ phasis has been placed in broader Brady as reading cific, or back froin a month iri a rank and file participation on this clerk. Rogers is no-shore-leave Korean port, and a mountain man score. all thafs required is a gentle tug As a result an increasing num­ gone to sea, hail­ at the sleeve, plus a couple of big originally Rogers ber of rank and file members have ing brown eyes. Denver, been taking over from the duties of Colorado, where he was bom on meeting officials July 20, 1924. He's been with the and gaining valu­ Union for just nine years, joining able experience in the port of Galveston. He sails in parliamentary with the black gang. Max is a native of St. Paul, procedure which is botli helpful Minnesota, who tied up with the to them as indi­ SIU in Baltimore in 1946. Brady viduals and to comes from the Quaker City, the Union, since Philadelphia. He's 32 years old and Taggart it provides an joined in New York seven years ever-growing body of men famil­ ago. He sails on deck. iar with parliamentary and Union Other rank arid filers serving at procedures. meetings last week include Mal­ For example, the last Mobile colm Launey and John Mitchell, port meeting was chaired by Cliff Lake Charles; Bill Warmack and Taggart, while' Eugene J. Linch Hugh Randall, Tampa; J. Riley served as recording secretary. and Jerrell Neel, Galveston; Casey SEAmp®?sBuy7waR Taggart's shipmates will be sur­ Jones, John Kackur and Fred Eng­ prised to know that he is a Yankee land, Seattle; R. L. Brown, Floyd SBAR AT THBlR OViN In disguise, having been bom up Simmons Jind Tom Gower, Nor­ north in New York in 191S. He is folk; R. Nicholson, W. Carter and one of the veteran union members. Pete Prevas, Baltimore; Donald Joining in Tampa January 25,. 1939, Rood, William Davles and S. GraiJust a few weeks |fter the SIU fer, Philadelphia; Robert Lee and was organized. He sails regularly Robert Murphy, Boston; Vlohn Thompson, Daye Barry, WilmingIn the stewards department, Linch is also a stewards depart- ton. Bar Girls Get Rough In Tokyo UonH Wait, Get Vacation Pay m GBSST e.«H Jme 12, 1963 LOG Barbershop Opens In New York Hq 'c,.- ffi.! «1. -s- * 8oo U • • • ^ SOMETIME IN TEfE NEAR FUTURE, THE MEN WHO BAIL Atlantic Refining tankers will have an opportunity to decide of thei^ own free will what kind of union representation they want. Your Union's petition to the National Labor Relations Board for an election in the fleet is giving, them the opportunity which all free American seamen have as their right. In recent months In the course of the organizing drive in Atlantic, your Union's headquarters and outports representatives have met a great many Atlantic tankermen. Their response to the SIU campaign has been an enthusiastic one. As any man who sails tankers will tell you, a tankerman gets precious few hours ashore. Yet these men have taken the time to come from distant tanker terminals to our SIU halls to find out what was going on. It was a real sacri­ fice on their part which proves their genuine in-' terest in getting Union representation. i~ : ( Similarly, the dozens of volunteer SlU organizes who have been sailing the Atlantic ships deserve a great deal of praise for sticking to the task de­ spite difficult conditions. Many of them have had plenty of reason to get off and get themselves a berth on an SIU vessel. Rut they have held out to see the drive through, even though it has meant financial loss,and poor working conditions. The Seafarers have had a considerable amount of help from a large number of Atlantic men who have been active in the fleet in your Union's behalf. They've done this despite the hard-timing many of them have received from shoreside straw bosses and ship's officers. Your Union certainly appreciates the cooperation It has received from the rank and file tankermen all tlie way down the line. When the SIU has won bargaining rights, they will receive from the Union the kind of protection and representation fori which the®SIU is widely known. •While this campaign has been directed by the Department of Organi­ zation and Education, the entire Union apparatus has been active iri the drive. Atlantic men have received a welcome reception in ejvery hall and have been able to see at first hand how the SIU operates arid the nature of its benefits. Where they have been In need of assistance they have received effective aid from the appropriate SIU department. It should be realized that this Atlantic drive is a continuation !of a long-range Union program in which the whole Union has, been in­ volved for years. The SIU is largely made up of men who were sailing in unorganized fleets like Atlantic until the Union entered the picture. In all of these organizing drives, just as in all major waterfront beefs and other issues, the SIU has had a proven record of consistent suc­ cess. We believe that this is because the SIU has more to offer in the way of all around benefits and representation for seamen than other maritime outfits. That goes double for one-company union set-ups. As a result, thousands of Seafarers who came in to this Union through drives at Isthmian, Cities Service and dozens of other companies now enjoy the full privileges of all Seafarers. These men are no longer, knoVvn as Isthmian Reafarers or Cities Service Seafarers. They are simply Seafarers like all the rest. ^Instead of being tied to- one company and one or two dreary shuttle runs the whole world , is their oyster. They can go practically anywhere they please on ships of their own choosing through the rotary shipping system. This has been the traditional way of seamen through the years, and the- SIU has preserved it, while assuring fair and equal shipping rights. Of course, those who fori anjr reason find advantage in staying with one company or a certain run are free to dcriso. The Union's shipping system is flexible enough to permit this practice, though most Sea­ farers naturally prefer otherwise. The SIU is firmly convinced that the Union way of doing things offers attractions to Atlantic tankermen that can't possibly be matched by any on^company set-up. To top it off, the Atlantic men will re­ ceive the determined and forceful representation that the SIU is knoVn for in the industry. Under such circumstances it's understandable that your Union ha's attracted the support of such a heavy majority in the Atlantic fleet. They want to take the opportunity, through the SIU, of gettirig these advantages that have been denied to them until now. Thousands of other Seafaring men have made the same choice and have never regretted it. Neither will the Atlantic tankermen. it ijil RECENTLY HEADQUARTERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM Brother J. D. Malazinsky commenting on the change that has taken place in the status of the Seafarer in the community. The. brother finds that today the seaman's job has become a desirable occupation in the, eyes of the public, and the average seaman finds that he is being accepted at his worth. . i Brother Malazinsky points out that this is quite a contrast with the situation of just a few years back when the seaman was the favorite whipping boy of shoreside people. We wholeheartedly agree with the brother on this score. It's been obvious for some time now that people have stopped looking down thbir noses- at the man who goes to sea for - a living. On the contrary, the SIU finds that it's being looked up to ., I both in the trade union movement and the com9 munity at larige; \ All of this is pretty easy to explain, tri our mind. The Seafarer of today is a man with a good income, better than most, and job security through his Union hiring hall. Through his Union he's taking constructive action for his benefit and the benefit of his neighbors. By being a good neighi)or your Union is helping the seafaring man Win a fair measure of conimuriity respect and standing. : �in, SEAFARERS JSettlng Th« Vlf#lfare Plan Story r»g» wif LOC Sendfors Sfarf Own S/ucf/ On Limiting M5T5 Activity The battle over Military Sea Trarisportation Service shipping activities shifted from the House to the Senate last week, A three man Senate subcommittee headed by Senator Butler of Maryland heard much the same testimony as the House did on proposals to iflnit MSTS shipping that competes with private operations. cabin passengers carried in 1952, Testifying for the National Fed­ Of interest in the latest 9,503 were civil service employees, eration of American Shipping, S. Kwiatkowskl, AB (left), and J. Peragallo, FWT, look through the new booklets recently prepared by the Union explaining all phases of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Its benefits and operations. SlU Vessel Flees Pier lii $300G Boston Blaze BOSTON—The SlU-jnanned Steel Age narrowly escaped damage when a major blaze swept a pier in. Mystic terminal here on June 2. The fire roared through Pier 48 of the ter­ minal and caused $300,OOO^ damage. Two-thirds of the Boston Fire D^artment, plus N^vy and Coast Guard firehghting crews had to be brought in play before the blaze was put out. The Steel Age was moored at a nearby pier and had to shift anchorage hurriedly to avoid dam­ age. Two other freighters and a collier were towed out of reach be­ fore the flames could spread to them. Two fireboats and 28 ^e en­ gines joined in pumping creams of water on the pier. Other small Navy boats went under the pier with hose lines to fight the blaze on the pilings. Gas masks were used by firemen and Coast Guards­ men to avoid smoke poisoning. • YOU Olid file 8IU CONSTITUTION testimony was a difference of opin­ ion between the Maritime Admin­ istration and the MSTS. While MSTS insisted on the necessity of maintaining its operations at the present level, Charles McGuire, head of the MA's National Shipping Autliority declared that his agency believed that private shippers should be used to the fullest degree for military requirements. MA Concerned Although opposing the present form of the bill that would prevent MSTS from competing with pri­ vately-owned ships, McGuire said the Maritime Administration was concerned with the growing activ­ ity of MSTS in merchant ship oper­ ations. He agreed that it was de­ sirable to maintain a nucleus of MSTS ships, but declared that MSTS operations should be limited in scope, Vice-Admiral F, C, Denebrink defended MSTS operations in much the same fashion as in testi­ mony before the House, declaring that MSTS should not be required by law to use private ships for transportation of commodities, and civilian personnel. At present MSTS operates a fleet of 264 ships. Figures brought out before the hearing on passenger traffic showed that among 325,476 1,162 contractors' employees; 34,983 were officers' dependents, and 132,940 dependents of enlisted men. Only 131,000 of the total were offi­ cers and men in the armed forces of the US. Frazer A. Bailey declared that the Government should encourage pri­ vate business to ^supply the Gov­ ernment's requirements, and not compete with private business in such instances. Tobacco Union Praisss SlU Aid On Union Label The SIU Sea Chest's program of supplying union-made and union-labeled products to ships, when available, drew praise recently from R, J, Petree, secretary-treasurer of the Tobacco Workers International Union, AFL, Petree declared that the with Mail Pouch since 1892,.. SIU's policy of promoting the "Several of the products which sale of union-made tobacco prod­ ucts is greatly appreciated by the members of his union, ^ In a letter to Price Spivey, gen­ eral manager of, the Sea Chest, Petree stated hi^ pleasure at learn­ ing that th^ Sea Chest is carrying Mail Pouch Tobacco Company products and recommending them to ships' slopchests, "Mail Pouch products," he wrote, "are made by members of th'e Tobacco Workers Local 2... This local has had a imlon contract Mail Pouch manufacturing carry the words 'iinion made' on their containers. These include Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco, Ken­ tucky Club Pipe Tobacco and Willoughby Taylor Pipe Tobacco..." These are the only products in the field, Petree said, which make a point of advertising they are union-made. In the Cigarette field, Raleighs are the only ones to carry a union label, althohgh most lead­ ing cigarettes are union made, ex­ cept Camels. Seafarer To Solo Ocean In Boat A daring attempt to conquer the North Atlantic singlehanded in a 30-foot sailboat will get under way this weekend. Seafarer Olavi Kivikoski, 38, a. member of the SIU for the past six years, will try to make 4 it all the way to his home in and the Caribbean. He expects Finland, with stops in England that it will take him about 40 days and the continent. While there have been a num­ ber of successful crossings of the Atlantic westbound, few have made the trip going east. And Kivikoski's voyage differs further in that he is attempting the north­ ern route. Most of the small boat attempts have been vii the Azores • SlU V:A«E:::: d()A8A^lr5Bf- BY • : .YOitR: . • -JHtS . fU: • rvfife YS.; DESIDHEO XaAC:C3«A»^ T: '. -v6«i,wdH'•TftEsnsSiSHrs, From Article X, Section 7 "Upon completion of negotiotions, the Committee sholl submit a re­ port and recommendations to the membership of the Union at a regular or special meeting.'' Negotiations betweOn the Union and the companies ore complete only when the elected committee mokes its report to the member* ship and receives approval. Only upon approval does the commit­ tee's action become union^olicy. to his flrst scheduled landfall, Land's End, England. Kivikoski is bringing to his ex­ acting task 20 years' experience as AB, bosun and deck maintenance on merchant shi^s of six nations. However, he has not worked pro­ fessionally under, sail, his sailboating experience being limited to boyhood days back home in Fin­ land. Not Home Since 1940 When the trip gets underway it will be the realization of a dream that has been many years in the making. Kivikoski has not seen his family since back in 1940 when he left Finland. Since then his father and two brothers were lost on a ship during World War II, Kivikoski decided to make the plunge- this summer, so back in March he bought the small twomasted schooner, the Turquoise for $3,600, Since then he has in­ vested all of his time and a con­ siderable sum of money in the hundreds of painstaking details in­ volved in repairing and outfitting the vessel, while she Is at anchor at^the City Island Yacht Club, City Inland, New York, The Turquoise is a twO-masted schooner of a type used by Nova Scotian fishermen. She is some­ what broader in the beam than a showy sailboat of her size would be and has a rounder hull, de­ signed to ride the waves rather than knife through them. The vessel carries three sails, a foresail, mainsail and jib, plus a small two-cylinder, 12 horsepower gasoline inboard motor, Kivikoski plans to make the entire voyage under sail, using ttie motor only for getting in and out of anchor­ ages. The interior pf the ship consists; •^ .'H •i' Seafarer Olavi Kivikoski sits at tiller of the 30-foot schooner Tur­ quoise which he hopes to sail across the North Atlantic, Hie schooner is shown at her anchorage off the City Island Yacht Club, City islands NY. of a small cabin, hardly more than five feet three inches high, which, contains a bunk, storage facilities, a head, two burner Primus stove, water tanks, radio, navigation equipment and other necessary gear. Kivikoski has been living aboard the ship ever since April, accustoming himself to the narrow quarters. "At the beginning I used to bump 'my head quite a bit," he said, "but now I've learned to avoid the ceiling," . Many Repairs Readying the vessel for the voy­ age has been a long and. arduous task. Kivikoski had to redo the bottom of ^e ship as she bad been on dry ground all winter, put up* new rigging and new heavy sails of ten inch canvas, rip out a spare bunk and stairway to make more storage space and more accessi­ bility to the engine and bow,'make a new tiller and sew lip a heavy canvas sea anchor. He's quite proud of the sea an­ chor which he will depend on to hold the ship head on into heavy seas. The anchor is cone-shaped canvas with a float. He has 150 feet of three inch line to hook on to the anchor. When it's put out it floats 15 feet below the surface. Kivikoski has tested the anchor (Continued pn page 17) ^ ^ �• • =» • ••?•'" SglF^JKJSRS JrO€ Pktvitti JSM It, ItU Del Sud Crewmembers Entertain 500 At Festive SiU Picnic in New Orleans SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON Trans-Atlantic shipping under the American flag will remain good for some time to come. A large part of the total Mutual Security Agency appropriations is being requested for the European area. Most of this assistance is for the purpose of the military defense within the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Of the $5.8 billion originally requested by the Eisenhower Adminis­ tration, slightly over $4 billion will be for mutual defense materials and training. Of this amount, gbout $2.53 billion is requested for the European area, about $1 billion for the Far East, a little over $475 million for fhe Near East, and $20 million for Latin America. t No picnic is complete without a song or two and here Del Sud crewinembers and families chime in " with Papa Celestin's famous New Orleans Jam Band. Papa and the boys were fresh from a Washing­ ton visit where they entertained President Eisenhower. IK' 1^ IfeIS;;:' W. NEW ORLEANS—^For the second year in a row, Seafarers of the SS Del Sud"]played hosts at gala picnic and ball game. The crewmembers of the Mississippi Company passenger ship provided a big feed, music and dancing for approximately 5D0^ guests on Saturday, May 30. Attentog besides the Highlight of an afternoon of which were flavored with a mere members of - the crew were fried chicken, hot dogs, cold cuts, ten gallons of pickles and relish. Seafarers ashore in New Or­ beer. Ice cream and assorted fix-' The customers washed it all down leans with their families and many ings was a game of jungle ball be­ with 10V6 barrels of beer and 50 friends of . the SIU in'that port. tween the SlU-sponsored beach­ cases of soft drinks. For dessert combers and the Del Sud nlnC. The they disposed of 25 gallons of ice Beachcombers, remembering last cream, and six cases of apples and year's contest when they dropped oranges and two bunches of ba­ a close 4-3 decision, got off to a nanas. More than 300 buns accom­ fast lead and took a 15-6 victory. panied the franks while 100 loaves Entertainment for the hundreds of bread were sliced up to go with of guests was provided by the na­ the cold cuts. tionally-famous New Orleans Jazz Rides For Kids band led by "Papa" Celestine. The small fry was not forgotten The huge picnic cake, amply covered with frosting and decora­ either. Aside from partaking of the tions was carved with a practiced feed, the committee bought 2,200 hand by State Representative tickets for the various amusement Patrick McGittigan, who is well rides, enough to keep the kids known to Seafarers living in this happy on the whip, merry-go-round and other amusement devices. port Much of the credit for the success The picnic was made possible by the generosity of Del Sud crew­ of the picnic goes to the Del SUd members who took up a collection committee that handled all of the for $500 and then sweetened the hard work involved. The commit­ kitty with another $200 from the tee consisted of Baldy Bollinger, ship's fund. Between the dancing, deck storekeeper; Emiie Herek, the ball game and just^lain fresh chief steward; Louis O'Leary, air, guests at the picnic consumed bosun; Joe Lae, 2nd steward; John an impressive amout of food and Burk, engine utility; and Jack Bates, chief cook. drink. In the meat and poultry depart­ The Del Sud's first picnic, held Seafarer Sal Candela 'and ment there were 240 pounds of a year ago in April met with so partner are all set to hop to fried chicken, 150 pounds of cold much success, that the crew voted . .cuts and 75 pounds of hot dogs. to make it an annual affair. Papa Celestin's music. 4 t ^ With the realization that American shipyards will have no work at hand at the end of the -Mariner shipbuilding program. Government of­ ficials have been meeting with private tanker companies with a view of beginning a real tank ship construction program. - The meeting with the Government officials was attended by repre­ sentatives from about thirty tanker lines who informed the Government agencies of their .needs in-the way of new tankers. The Government has promised to leave the design of new tankers in the hands of the private operators provided the lines would agree to certain broad Gov­ ernment specifications. 4 it. There Is no doubt that most foreign nations need dollars and that their ships help them to edrn some. / The American shipping industry recognizes this need on the part of the foreigners, and that is why American ships seek to carry only 50 percent of this country's foreign trade. While foreign countries should be helped to earn dollars in this coimtry, the burden must not fall too heavily on any one industry. This principle has been recognized in the reciprocal trade agreements program where provisions have been made for the withdrawal of tariff concessions found tO be causing un­ due hardship to any segnaent of domestic economy. . It is not to the real interest of America's friends abroad that the American merchant marine be dangerously weakened any more than it is to their interest that any one segment of this country's essential industry be seriously injured. The strength of oiir industries and of our transportation system is one of our Aajor contributions to coUec- > tive security. " i 4 i The 15 American subsidized lines brought their big guns and best talent into play recently when they told Congress that they are not a pushover for labor unions in collective bargaining. Unsubsidizcd steamship companies had charged that because of the Government subsidy on excess American maritime wages, the subsidized lines,. in effect, encouraged wage increases in the hope of creating a monopoly by forcing from the seas those who could not afford the higher wages and operated without subsidy. The subsidized lines produced a statement from the Industi-lal Rela­ tions Counselors, Inc., of New York, which stated that there is no evidence that subsidized\ lines have been more willing to grant wage increases than the unsubsidlzed lines. Some American steamship lines are urging that the US Government should pursue a vigorous policy to insure that the nation maintains its leadership in the field of vessel design and propulsion. It is interest­ ing to note that a ship is being built in France utilizing gas turbine machinery and the British tanker Auris already is in experimental opera­ tion with a gas turbine. The Norwegians and Dutch have perfected joint plans for the design and production of a prototype atomic-powered merchant vessel. In view of this, future appropriation budgets for the Department of Commerce should include moneys to .step up research and development ih this field. t t t The future for American tramp-type vessels, according to some pre­ dictions, does not look rosy. The devastation in Europe, an unusual need of imports of bulk commodities, the 50-50 shipping provision in the ECA Act combined with a shortage of world ocean tonnage, gave the tramps their real start a few years ago. However, the large bulk cargo importing nations of the world, principally Britain, Germany, Japan, Italy, Belgium, Holland and France, now have available or are in the process of building adequate merchant marines, and will be able to take care of their import requirements. 'Eventually, as the pre-war patterri*asserts itself once again, foreign governments will nominate their own national flag vessels for the car­ riage of tramp cargoes. The one, long-range hop^of the tramp operators lies in the possibility of beooming eligible, through amendment of existing law, to receive Government operating subsidy. ~ ' ^ 4i if . Not many lines have expressed interest in the purchase of the Mari­ ner-type vessel. Because of this, the Department of Commerce has been in touch with the White House, through the Bureau of the Budget, to determine what type of legislation can be passed that would result in lowering the price of the Mariner so as to makp the ship more at­ tractive to American owners. Under the law as it now stands, the Department of Commerce would have to sell the Mariner for not'less than brie-haif of its construction cost, if used in the US foreign trade. Roughly, this would be about $4Vi million. In aiiy event. Commerce is expected soon to send recom- . mended legisiatibn to the Congress in an effort to set a lower sales price. There is considerable dissatisfaction in the maritime industry ovep the fact that cbmpanibs that need to replace their dry-cargo ships have no alternative but the Mariner. Many of them do not like this but would rather build to their own' specifications. It S; An unidentified Beacheomber team member (left) relaxes after the tussle with tiie Del Sud "i'»» with his two ehildrep. At right. State Representative Pat McGittigan carves the cake. Looking on are: (left to right) Buck Stephens, SIU New Orleans patrolman; Louie O'Leary, Phil Rei% Joseph Lae, Baldy , Bollinger and John Bttrk. . eutouSS tllai ->.•» f of vUZ ja69 blocw �j'jA.r- vi-'t *»r< .-;.» r. r n T « - T-' • •* . • 'vj- JIme is, i»SS $EAFAREKiS Pace Serea LOG Jones Act A Law 33 Years Now FfRST ATOMIC CANNON SHELL FIRED—The Atomic Energy Commission has met with success in tests of an atomic artillery piece. The specially-designed gun fired a snjall shell with an atomic warhead six miles, and reportedly demolisl^ed a target with an explosion equiva­ lent in force to the first atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki A few days later the AEG conducted another test involving the,largest atomic explosion ever made. ^ t 3^ ** BRITISH CLIMBERS CONQUER EVEREST—A British mountainclimbing expedition has reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest, the first successful climb of the mountain after ten .previous attempts had failed. The actual dash to the top was made by a New Zealander and a Nepalese guide, but the conquest of the mountain was the climax of an 80-day expedition involving several hun­ dred porters, 20 guides and 13 British climbers. i> it ' CORONATION CELEBRATED IN STYLE—After many years of bleak austerity, the British public enjoyed a riotous blowout as Queen Elizabeth was crowned the first feminine ruler of the country since Victoria. Millions in London went to town in a Mardi Gras atmos' phere while hundreds of thousands of American and foreign visitors joined in the fun in the heavilydecorated city. The ceremonies and parades were put on television and TV films were flown to this country for showihgs on the eve­ ning of coronation day. TRUCE HOPES AGAIN BRIGHTEN — Possibilities of a a Kore^ truce looked good again last weekend with the announce­ ment that the Chinese and North Koreans had accepted "almost all" of the compromise UN truce i^n. These proposals had roused a After it« all over, newlystorm of protest among- South crowned Queen Elizabeth Korean government leaders who waves to crowd frbm palace have threatened to go it alone. balcony. Mass demonstrations against th^ plan have been made in the cities. it it BATTLE BOILS OVER BUDGET CUTS—The Eisenhower adminis­ tration was having troubles with proposed budget cuts of $5 billions In Air Force funds. Several in Congress, as well as Air Force spokes­ men objected strenuously to the cuts as Increasing risks to the national security. SIX KLANSMEN INDICTED IN FLORIDA—A Miami Federal grand jury indicted six members of the Ku Klux Klan on charges of atleifiptIng to kidnap Negro attorneys who had represented defendants In a rape case. They were also charged with beating a union organizer and a variety of other violent acts from 1949 to 1952. - 4. i HUNDRED:, KILLED IN NEW TORNADOES—A new series of tor­ nadoes has struck the Great Lakes area and Massachusetts In the worst tornado season in history. Rescue workers counted 139 dead in Flint, Michigan, and other Michigan and Ohio towns while 69 were killed in Worcester, Massachusetts. Whole streets of Flint and Wor­ cester were leveled including giant factory buildings and other large structures. So far this year, tornadoes have killed at least 420 people. Injured several thousand and done more titan $200 million property damage. One of the most important laws protecting American seaman, the Jones Act, went into effect 33 years ago last Friday, June 5. It wds this act which gave sean^ for the first time, the right to sue the shipowner for damages as a result of illness or injury suffered aboard the vessel. Up until the Jones Act, seamen were guaranteed maintenance and cure anditransportation if injured. These were traditional rights dating back for centuries. But, generally speaking, they could not sue to recover for damages. The Jones Act made it possible for seamen to sue shipowners by making two basic changes in the existing laws and practices. For one thing, it did away with the "fellow servant" rule altogether. This was the rule which placed re­ sponsibility for negligence on the shoulders of a shipmate if he was partially responsible, but not on the shipowner. Now'the shipown­ er was held generally responsible for acts of any crewmember in the performance of his duty that might contribute to another crewmember's injury. • In other words, it was the ship­ owners responsibility to hire com­ petent, efficient crewm'embers and the injured man could hold him liable. \ Doesn't Absolve Shipowner The negligence of a shipmate, or of the injured man himself is now regarded as contributory. It may absolve the shipowner of part E. B. Tilley, SIU Savannah port agent (left), and the Rev. Harry of the responsibility but not ali. J. Pearson, who dedicated the monument, stand amid the wreaths The second major change was placed on the memorial to merchant seamen at the dedication. in the "assumption of risk" doc­ trine. Previously the courts held A monument to seamen was recently constructed at the that the seaman assumed the risk Sailors Burial Ground in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savan­ of injury because it was normal to his calling and therefore shipown­ nah, with the SIU's* Savannah port agent participating in ^ ers should not be held responsible. the dedication ceremonies. The Jones Act reversed this by ory of the Confederate officers The monument is composed providing that because of the dan­ of a 100-year-old anchor, im­ buried in the plot, and by repre­ gerous nature of the job, the sea­ bedded on top of a concrete slab. sentatives of two other maritime man should be accorded means of with a flag pole at one end, and a labor organizations. getting damages. It pointed out plaque bearing the names of all The Sailors Burial Ground was that the seaman is subject to the the seamen buried in the burial >(irst opened in 1860, but has sel­ master's discipline and can't leave ground at the other. dom been used during recent his job voluntarily if he deems it The monument .was dedicated years, except for the burial of Sea­ risky. Therefore it is difficult for during memorial services for sea­ farer Otto "Unde Otto" Preussler him to take action to avoid in­ men held in Savannah under the in the plot this past March. jury. sponsorship of the Savannah Port The cemetery has been operated by the Savannah Port Society, and As a result of the Jones Act. Society. SIU Port-Agent E. B. Tilley took ceremonies are held^ there every seamen today are fully protected in their rights to sue an employer part in the ceremonies and placed year to honor the men in the mer­ and recover damages In amounts a wreath from the SIU next to the chant marine on the anniversary adequate to compensate for their monument. Other wreaths were of the sailing of the steamship hurts. ^ placed at the monument in mem­ Savannah from the port in 1819. SlU Helps To Dedicate New Seamen's Memorial YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, SC; Long Beach, Calif.; San Francisco; Mare Island, Calif.; and Bremerton, Wash, or If you're skillful in repairing and converting, you can write to "Chief, Bureau of Supplies, Code SO, Dept. of the still find bargains in usable surplus Government goods. Navy, Washington 25, DC. There's always an unpublicized stream of Government sur­ Surplus vehicles often available Include jeeps, sedans, plus and salvage offered by Individual Army and Navy station wagons, trucks, buses and personnel carriers. Some bases, arsenals, airfields and quartermaster depots need complete overhaul, but others are in pretty good throughout the country.'' operating condition. Most of the sedans currently of­ To find out about such surplus goods you have to fered for sale are in the '40-'41 class. Those in operating phone, write or visit the disposal officer at the nearest condition command bids of $125 to $300, but some which Navy or Army post near you, and tell him the type of needed extensive repairs have been sold for as little equipment you're interested in. When goods in that cate­ as $25-50 recently. gory come up for sale you'll be notified and will have a Quality Is Tops chance to inspect them, and then you can place a scaled For surplus clothing items, you generally have to go to bid for them. . a retail dealer. ' But if the stuff is genuine surplus you The highest'bidder gets the goods, but don't overbid simply can't match it quality for quality and price for price even if it's something ydu want very much. Some of the in ordinary civilian goods. surplus goods need a lot of repair, especially some of the However, not all the goods sold by surplus stores these vehicles, and if you can't do the work yourself you had better get an estimate of the cost of reconditioning before days are genuine Government surplus. Shoes sold by you bid. To get an idea of how much to bid, shop around many stores as "Army-type" or "made on Government first and see what dealers are asking for such goods in lasts," are a comfortable style, but may not have the same used condition. Then estimate the repairs. But don't pay high-grade leathers used in the real Army and Navy shoes. Here are some of the real Government surplus goods as much for the item at surplus as you would to a dealer, because anything you buy from the Government is sold currently available in surplus shops throughout the coun­ try, and typical prices for which they are sold. as is, with no guarantee! and no refunds. Armed forces installations can be found in almost any ° Jackets: One of the best clothing buys in surplus stores part of the country, but If you don't know where, write is the combat jacket, the hard-wearing green twill one the Department of the Army, G-4 Section, Washington 25, with the draw-string around the middle. It sells for about DC, for location of posts in your area. For information on $13. Army truck-driver mackinaws, double-breasted, surplus Navy goods write the Navy yard nearest yoa woolrlined and quite warm and sturdy, go for about $13 .. I^ese are lo^a^^^ . Boston;. Brooklyn; too,, and would cost about $20 in a civflian version ex­ Bargains In Govt Surplus Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying cept the quality wouldn't be as good. One of the warmest garments available in surplus stores is the big Insulated aviator's B9 parka with mouton-lined hood for $30. •Another good buy are surplus tanker jackets, which are poplin, with zip front, knit collar and cuffs. They come in oiive drab or blue and retail in surplus stores for about $10. The Government itself paid $11.50 for them. Other Men's Clothing: One of the best buys is the knitted underwear shorts released by the US Marine Corps, which surplus dealers sell for 30-35 cents. Another useful surplus clothing item is the Navy NI arctic boots—knee-lfength rubber boots with felt soles which fit over a shoe. They've especially good for ship­ board use in cold climates. If you can't find them locaily. Sailors' Surplus in Orangeburg, New York, sells them for about $5^some new, some used but all in good condition. They sell for $15 in new, nqmsurplus versions. Navy storm suits are also available. These are doublecoated fabric shirt and pants. The Government itself pays $12 for these suits. Some surplus shops like Modell's (700 Broadway, New York,) sell them for $10. Where to Buy: There are surplus stores in every town in the country of course, but if you can't locate desirable surplus items locally, here are a few of the larger surplus dealers (in addition to those mentioned above) who pub­ lish price lists and sell by mail: Jacob Shannon & Co.: 218 N. 22nd St., Philadelphia; Johnson's Fair, 8th & Alleghany, Phila.; Sullivan Sur­ plus Sales Co., Liberty, NY; Stark's, 209 S. State St., Chicago; Palley Supply Co., Glendale 1. Calif.; Siouz Falls Surplus Store, Sioux Falls, S. Dakota. ' >I I I �Pare Eirlit SS'AFAR ERS tOn Construction Of Mariners Slowed By Shipyard Rre A'disastrous shipyard fire at a company supplying the new Mariner-type ships has bogged down the Mariner construction program. Several Mariners already launched wiir not be delivered for several months" tion are being used on Military because the special steel hatch Sea Transportation Service assign covers used by the ships wil raents. not be available. The hatch covers, which are electrically-operated, were made by a firm down in Panama City, Flor­ ida. A fire at the yard closed down production, and it was learned that the manufacturer's financial difficulties have further delayed operations, although pro­ duction is now resuming. As a result, it will be Septem­ ber, at the earliest, before any new Mariners will be able to go into operation, although several have The president of Bull Lines, My­ been launched in recent months. ron Bull, died suddenly last week Steel Delays From the start, the Mariner at the age of 49. Myron Bull was the third person program has been beset with dif­ ficulties. Work on the first 14 of to hold that office since the SIUthe 35 ships scheduled was de­ contracted company was first layed several months in 1952 be­ founded. A." H. Bull was the cause of steel shortages. The ques­ founder of the company and its tion of sale price of the ships to first president. He was Myron private operators, has also been a Bull's grandfather. The company's second president was Ernest Bull, thorny issue. The Mariner-class ship program son of A. H. Bull. When Ernest was designed to provide the US Bull died in 1943, his son, Myron, with several high-speed cargo ves­ took over the presidency. According to the company the sels that could serve both peace­ time and wartime needs. It was matter of a successor to Mr. Bull hoped that they would be fore­ still has not been decided and will runners of a modernized US mer­ be announced at a future date. It appears,Jiowever, that this will be chant marine. At present, SIU contracted com­ the first time in the history of the panies are operating two of the shipping line that someone not ships, the Keystone Mariner, as­ bearing the name Bull will become signed to Waterman, and the Corn- the president. Myron Bull died suddenly of a husker Mariner, to the Robin Line. A third ship, the Magnolia Mari­ heart attack on June 4, and was ner, was tentatively assigned to the i)uried in Tuxedo Park. He is survived by his wife, Fran­ Mississippi Shipping Company but it is one of the vessels being held ces, and two teen-age children, a up by the hatch cover problem. . daughter, Frances, and a son, Mj^' The ten mariners now in opera­ ron, Jr. Myron Bull Dies, Was 3rd Co Head JWSe-lJ. ili#'• •' SEA¥CASH BENEFITS 6 SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPPRT ON BENEFITS PAID From •«ee*eeeee«ee To eeeeea No. Seafarers Receiving Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafsrer Total Benefits Paid this Period -m3 yf. 7 7^ WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Hos0ital Bengfita ae Death Bencfita QJA DiaabilityBeneKta OH Maternity Bcnefica Vacation Benefits liOUL IX Total WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hospital Benefits Paid Since Tuiv 1. 1950 * Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * Diaabilitv Benefits Paid Since Mav 1. 1952 * Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 > JtetaL 3^ lae£^ lAL-tcc s,m,7f6 Pate gepefita Be gap WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS m-. M WORK One of the powers of the SIU headquarters appeals committee is to alter or reduce a penalty im­ posed by a trial committee in New York or any outport. The com­ mittee can, if it wishes, reverse the decision of a local trial com­ mittee, and does so from time to time. But on many occasions it will reduce fines and suspensions if it feels that the trial committee has been unduly severe in its penalties. A situation of this kind was dealt with by the last headquarters appeals committee. It concerned a steward who was charged with misappropriating ship's . property and found guilty. The trial commit­ tee had ruled that in addition to the line the man was not "to be allowed to Douglas sail as steward. The Seafarer filed appeal on the ^ whole case with the appeals com­ mittee consisting of E. Spear^ H. Bennet, W.-Lachance, M. Byers, S. Freilich, J. Pacheco and F. Doug­ las. This group upheld the Judg­ ment of the trial committee as to ^e man's guilty but decided that Jn view of his previous record, ho should he pei^tted to sett ao steward in the iutwo, on j^ ho^ Vacation Cash on Hand Welfare It's a Seafarer's privilege to change his mind after he's thrown in for a job and then found that for one reason or another it wasn't to his liking. He can turn down the berth provided, of course, he notifies the dispatcher and comes back to the hall and picks up.his shipping card. However, it's another story if a man goes to a ship, works a day or two and then quits the ship without notice, leaving it to sail shorthanded. That's what hap­ pened in Philadelphia recently. The man in question signed on a Liberty ship as an oiler. He worked one day, got a draw from the skipper "and went ashore. The next day, which was Sunday, he came back aboard took his gear and left the ship. The result was she sailed shortCrawford handed. Consequently the Seafarer was brought up on trial before a com­ mittee consisting of Joseph Merkel, Mike O'Haimeslon, John Hoggie, B. Crawford, George Seeberger and Richard Heffiey. His iuuty departure from the ship without notiee^cost hlra a fine which had t» jbe paid before he ^pped Vacation Estimated Accounts Receivable Welfare— DS Government. Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets — Training Ship (WelfareXTOTAL ASSETS C(3MMENTSt ie ASHilL mM '/nST^ AU OO mmsws iweamm '' I • The Avairds CcmnLtteey con^osed of five college profeesore, will meet on June 23rd to select the winners pf the first scholarships given out under the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan, There was a total of thirty-four (3A) appli­ cants for the scholarship8y out of which nine (9} were eligible. Of the nine (9) eligibles, only eight (8) sat for the written examination. Hen entitled to bene^ts ui3der the W^fhre Plan are again reminded in filling out cards, be sure to put in the correct date. The correct date on your card is extremely jjiqjortant, especially where more tb^jpie jiaxd AB on file. .•• tnidf rensember this.• ^ �Jin* IS. itn Par* N1B« SEAFARBttS tpg UNION TALK Canada S/(/ Halts Phony Payoff By KEITH TERPI fUke a shot from out of nowhere, news of the SIU petition for an election in the Atlantic Refining fleet ' hit every one of the company's tankers like a bomb. shell. The SIU's hundreds of supporters ate it up, and the die-hards acted as if hari-kari was the only way out now." Company followers had been led to believe that, the Union would never go for an election, and they didn't take to the idea kindly at all. It was as if we'd been making everything up as we went along, but then suddenly pulled out the stops and showed we actually meant them. The occasion proved to be n rude awakening for these boys, as if they were waking up from a particularly bad dream. Where Do They Go From Here? The fat's in the fire now, and they know it. What's bothering them now is where does the election and a sure victory for the SIU put them. They can't all run for Esso and Socony, since Esso's been selling its ships and laying up whole crews all spring.^ Besides, sticking one's head in the sand like an ostrich doesn't change the problem one bit. They can put up some sort of a scrap, of course, and prolong their agony, but they remember that the same thing was tried in another big tanker fleet won by the SIU a few years back, and it got nowhere. So they're puzzled. Some of them, who've been alternating between one side and the other all the way through the drive, realize they've got to stand pat sooner or later and stick by that decision. Some are Just against change, even if it means a full belly, more dough in the pocket and the right to stand up as a free man Instead of a free rider for the first time. Another little gang has the idea the company can do no wrong, but if it did,! it must have been a mistake, it'll be fixed or they got a new man up in the Office who doesn't know the ropes. They'll lie them­ selves blind until they believe it, or at least think they do. They've been fed the idea that Atlantic will "do right" by them no matter what happens, and they've been living on that alone for years. No Perfect Cure-AU We've never advertised the SIU as a cure-all for all the ills a sailor can suffer. But-performance is-'^what counts, and we can stand on a mighty fine record; This Union, you'll remember, has never lost a beef, and we'll stand on that boast anytime. Whether it be on the picketline, on a ship or around the bargaining table, the SIU has always gone out to fight for the right of its members -7«nd the entire seafaring profession as well—to a secure, respecetable life. That's been our aim all the years of our existence, and our present condition shows we've been pretty successful at it. The Union wa^ of doing things has made a~big difference in the sailor's' way of life the past few years. We've been able to remove the stigma from the seafaring profession, and at the same time see that our people got the best possible treatment on all fronts, along with top wages and conditions, and the fullest possible security for the seaman and his family both on and off the job. SIU Never Stands Alone Our membership has the additional security of knowing their Union is part of the powerful AFL family, and a potent force as well in a combination of more than 200,000 AFL maritime workers on all coasts, with a common bond and interests. Seafarers are well aware too that every benefit they enjoy today has •not come about through any special benevolence or kindness on the part of the shipping operators towgrds them, but because their Union has gone out and fought for their rigjjt to a proper way of life, even better perhaps than is enjoyed by workers in most shoreside industries. Almost 600 men in Atlantic who've pledged their support to the SIU recognize all these things, new as they are to many who are only accus­ tomed to the workings of so-called "independent company unionism." The door is still open for the others too. Sooner or later they'll have to admit they haven't got a leg to stand on. MONTREAL—The SIU Canadian District last week swung into action in behalf of the crew of a Canadian vessel who claimed that the company was not living up to its agree­ ment on wages and conditions. . " The crew refused to accept the smaller payoff the com­ pany offered, and decided to Bosun Taught Self Art, Won SIU Contest Prize Tom Banning (left), San Francisco port, agent, and Hans Skaalegaard. Art Contest prize-winner, sit in Skaaiegaard"s foc'sie which has the bulkheads lined with his many paintings from the last trip. Hans Skaalegaard, one of the prize-winners in the recent Second Annual Seafarers Art Contest, is a typical Seafarerartist. As most Seafarers who do turned out during the trip. One of his paintings won a third prize in art work in their spare time, oils in the recent Seafarers Art Hans is completely self-taught. Contest. He's had no formal *31:1 training or schooling, and has learned his knowledge of art from his study of other paintings, and through trial and error. - • Hans just decided some years ago that it would be nice to paint and to put the things that he loves down on canvas^ so he got the nec­ essary equipment and just started to paint. That's all there was to it. This experiment turned out so well that Hans now spends most of his spare time aboard ship painting, and at the end of a voyage, he usually has the walls of his foc'sie covered with works that he has History Of The SIU The SIU was recognized by the NLRB as bargaining agent for unlicensed Isthmian seamen, but the com­ pany was obstinate. It ignored the fact that 96 percent of the man voted for rotary shipping and hiring hall protection. The strike threat left Utem unmoved. - •- ' ...v. • In fact, when Hans' entry arrived at headquarters for the contest, it got a lot of attention. It wasn't everyone who carefully packed his paintings into a crate six feet long, four feet wide and three feet deep, and weighing over 300 pounds. A popular man, Hans is now sail­ ing as bosun abroad the William Carruth. In fact, the crew of his ship also recognized his artistic ability recently. They picked out one of the paintings that he had made during the last trip, and pre­ sented it to the SIU at the San Francisco hall after their last trip to the Far East. SIU Siriheg tgthmian On August 14, 1947, the SIU struck the powerful subsidiary of US Steel. No Isthmian ship moved after hitting a US port. The strike was solid. The ships were tied up all over the country. The strike proviMl.to Isthmian that the men and the SIU meant 'raslneai., seize the ship and hold it up in Montreal until the company lived up to its promises/ The crew of the George Hindman of the Hindman Transporta­ tion Co. signed on in Genoa, Italy, although the ship flies the Cana­ dian flag. They signed for the.-trip to Montreal and claim the skipper, Theodore Karakalas, and company representative John Watson, who also sailed as third mate, promised them Canadian wages and condi­ tions. The crew soon learned otherwise. They sailed completely shorthanded, with five men on deck, three firemen, one oiler, one donkeyman and one cook. They had to work considerable overtime to keep the ship sailing. When the ship arrived in Mon­ treal, they found they weren't get­ ting Canadian wages either. Sacko Sotitis, fireman, who says he was promised Canadian wages, was of­ fered 35 pounds per month and 70 hours overtime at 2 shillings (29 cents) instead of the 170 hours he says he worked. Hercules Spydaker, cook, was offered 20 pounds for his work as second cook in addition to his own job, for baking bread and in lieu of all other OT. George Mammelis, AB, was offered 40 pounds for the complete trip, and 40 hours OT instead of the 100 he claims. Some of the crewmembers car­ ried SIU Canadian District books, and contacted their union in Mon­ treal. Union representatives found the company trying to rush the pay­ off and found that a plane was waiting to take the crew right back to Italy. Union representatives found the ship "unliveable." The fresh water pipes to wash basins, showers and toilets were cut and plugged. The men got one bucket of fresh water a day. No linen was issued and therfe were few blankets aboard. The company told the men to accept their payoff in good Cana­ dian dollars or the money would be sent to "somebody" in Italy and they would get their money in Italian lire, if they collected at all. The SIU Canadian District im­ mediately pledged to back the men and to give them all assistance and aid possible. No. 39 isthmian held out nine days and then signed a full SIU freight pact. It was a complete victory for the men and the SIU. The next day, Isthmian ships were posted on SIU shipping boards and men were tlirowing in for the jobs. They now had SIU bene­ fits and protection. .§• �SEAFARERS P^e Tea LOG iDlf l* 191^ < ' PORT REPORTS the hall, where he spends most of New Orleans: to further our claim of being a Seattle: his time while on the beach. true Brotherhood of the Sea: On the beach now, incidentally, John Thompson, A. F. Galdikas, are oldtimers W. Wells, F. Cullison T. H. Phillips, Fred J. Smith, A. L. Wadsworth, Ren Martinez, C. Pierand E: Harriman. In the hospital son, R. Palmer, R. H. Morris and are A. J. Jbhansen, J. Kismul, The local membership went on A. Pimental. Here in New« Orleans evidence Shipping has been very good George M. Rice, H. Tucker and R. record at the last meeting to so­ of the Administration's plan to cut here during the past two weeks, Wiseman. Gives Good Advice licit the support Jeff Gillette the USPHS program ig already ap­ Passing through here, in lei­ in which time we had three pay­ of all California parent, and during our last vidit Seattle Port Agent surely fashion, is Johnny Thomp­ offs, three sign-ons and three incongressmen for to the hospital we saw the staff ^ t. t. son, with a few words that are transits. the SIU drive to H already busily engaged in trans­ We registered 38 men in the Lake Charles: well worth repeating. Johnny feels keep open three ferring patients and bunks from that some of the members do not deck department, 21 in engine and of the USPHS floor to floor, and making prepara­ study the Constitution and by-laws 16 in steward for a total of 75, and hospitals which tions for the transfer of men from enough, and wind up hurting them­ shipped 39 in deck, 28 in engine Mrs. Oveta Gulp Fort Stanton, NM, TB hospital. It and 15 in steward for a total of 82. selves and their shipmates because Hobby, of the makes us wonder if, during the of their ignorance of these rules. The ships that paid off were the Things have been getting very recent election campaign, the vot­ Department of A good example' of this, says Greenstar (Triton) and the Choc­ hot down here in the fair city of ing public interpreted the economy Health, Educa­ Bracht Thompson, is Section 32 of the taw and Jean Lake Charles, with temperatures pledge to include this body blow tion and Welfare, Shipping Rules, which allov/s a LaFitte (Water­ Is determined to close by cutting running in the 90s. But the flood to the USPHS program. man to'call for a relief man for up man).' These appropriations. waters have all receded and things In the hospital now, incidentally, to three days while he is in port. ships also signed are slowly getting back to normal. are George Wendell, Dewey Shaw, This gal seems to be making a If Section 32 were resorted to on. In - transit Shipping has been good here and hobby of closing down Public more often, when a man cannot get Fred Farthing we have shipped 52 men during the Health facilities in what is sup­ time off from a ship, Thompson were the Yorkand • Joe Colls, past two weeks. This flurry was posedly a money-saving deal, but points out, some member.^pn the mar (Calmar) all recently ad­ and the Hastings caused mostly by the tankers of the if she is successful, diseases which beach could make a few extra dol­ mitted. Oldtimer and R'a p'h a e 1 Cities Service fleet, with the Chlcould have been curbed, and lars and the man on the ship could Niels Hansen, we wawa, Paoli, Logans Fort, Govern­ against which satisfactory progress have his time off anyway, and Semmes (Water­ are happy to re­ man). ment Camp, Bradford Island, Win­ Jones is being made, will spread again, avoid either a fine or a logging for port, is progress­ The Greenstar ter Hill, Royal Oak and Council and the government will not be taking time off without authoriza­ ing nicely, and came in in very bad shape because Gro^^ all calling in here, and then the only one which will have to tion. this news should of the captain, chief mate and shell out money to stop them, but If any of you other fellows have chief engineer hard-timing the the Logms Fort coming back and be welcomed by ' bringing the Chiwawa and Cantigny the people as well. And so this is any ideas along these same lines, all his many Chambliss crew. About 200 hours in dis­ with her. false economy. friends. we'd be glad to hear them. puted OT yas collected, and the We also had two Mathaisen tank­ Shipping Holds Up Paul Chamblis^ John Hartmann John Arabasz company fired the three culprits, ers in here, the Cabins and Bull Shipping for the past two weeks Wilmington Port Agent as we certainly didn't intend to Run, and in Port Arthur we had and Alvln Whitney are all the hee has been comparable with thdt sign the crew on again. We also the Del Campo and Del Viento of proud fathers of new daughters, ^ ^ of the previous two weeks. Not too Galveston: had a beef on the Yorkmar about Mississippi and the Carrabulle of and have submitted their creden­ tials for the collection of mater­ many jobs have come in; but, by stores, but got this squared away National Navigation. nity benefits. the same token, there has been no with a requisition for more stores Each of these ships took on a competition for jobs, and in most Otherwise, the cljief topic of in­ to carry them back to the East few hands, and we expect things to cases the jobs were on the boards Coast. continue to be pretty good for terest here is the weather, whiqhfor several calls before being about the next five days, but after has been making us very thankful Turn Over Fund Shipping was generally good taken. that we don't know what to expect. that we have air conditioning in The crew of the Greenstar the hall. Just about every record Despite the low registration and here during the past two weeks. MTC Is Gaining We had two pay­ turned over $130 to the patrolman shipping figures,' however, this on the books has been broken dur­ On the labor front, we find the ing these past two weeks, with offs, two sign- to be sent to the next of kin of port is kept busy by in-t;:ansit ship­ ons and 12 ships Raymond W. Saun'ders who died Metal Trades Council still battling temperatures above" 90 every day ping and the problems that exist down the line in - transit, and in Japan. in this field. and 97.3 one day last week. i"-" there were only a At the regular hieeting last with the Cities We had one ship sign on during We have been waiting some time few minor beefs, week. Brother F. R. England told Service Oil Re­ this period—the Madaket (Water­ to get the roof of the hall repaired, settled to the sat­ about the wonderful work the fining Corp., and man)—and 19 sliips in-transit, as but the Roofers and Sheet Metal slowly but surely isfaction of all Union Welfare Department is do­ follows: Workers are still on a holiday be­ concerned. ing, and cited his own case in making progress, cause since -their contracts expired Bessemer Victory (Alcoa); Mai­ Paying off and which he collecied his "aches and especially since April 30, the companies have done den Victory (Mississippi); Portmar, signing on here the men have Ortegnerra pains money" while in New York. little to settle their disputes except Yorkmar, Calmar and Alamar (Calsaid, "Get it on were the Repub­ A vote of thanks was also ex­ the line or else," to put large ads in the daily papers mar); Raphael Semmes, Citrus lic (Trafalgar) and Coeur d'Alene tsying to put the blame for every- • Packer, J. B. Waterman, Keystone Victory (Victory Carriers) and in- tended to Brother Jeff Morrison and ws think Tylenda thing on the Uiiion members. The Mariner, City of Alma, Andrew transit were the Genevieve Peter- for the work don^" here on the they will. money spent on these ads could Jackson and Warhawk (Waterman); kin (Bloomfield), Abiqua, .Royal West Coast during the past four Some of the boys running coast­ Michael (Carras); Sunion (Kea); Oak and Lone Jack f Cities Serv­ years. wise to Baltimore tell us they have have been used to raise the roof­ Amersea (Amerocean); Western ice), Julesburg (Terminal Tankers), For our Seafarer of the Week been over to the site of the new ers' and sheet metal workers' Trader (Western Navigation); Wil­ W. E. Doweling (State Fuel), Edith we nominate David E. Jones, who hall there and fhink it will be the wages. liam Carruth (Transfuel) and Steel (Bull), Heywood Broun (Victory joined the Union in 1939, sailed in finest Union headquarters yet, es­ Also on strike here are the Elec­ Designer (Isthmian). ^ Carriers), Del Viento (Mississippi) all war zones during the last war, pecially with. the excellent side­ tricians, who went on strike against Beefs Squared Away and Louisian'a, Texas and Georgia and was torpedoed twice. For the walk superintending they are dish­ 26 contractor-members of the As­ sociation of Independent Electrical past two years he has been ship­ ing out. Almost every one of these ships (Seatrain). Among the boys here on the Contractors when their contracts In here recently was Jose Orte- ping out of Seattle and San Fran­ had some grievance, generally minor and these were quickly set­ guerra, who ships as a bosun. He cisco as a steward and cook on Far beach we find C. Tylenda, A. R. expired- May 31. The strike does ' tled to the satisfaction of the crew. joined SIU on November 22, 1938, East runs. Jones speaks three Hickey, R. M. Thompson, "Sun­ ribt affect the large Kaiser Alu­ The City of Alma was really did picket duty in New York dur­ languages and gets qlong very well down" Todd, D. McCorkindale, minum *and Chemical Comjiany short on stores when she got here, ing the 1946 General Strike, and in Japan, and he also likes the Far "Red" Kehrly, H. E. Grant, B. W. plant at Chalmette, just below here. Shipping Is Slow . en route to Japan, but thanks to was at sea during the Isthmian East.runs because they are long Spear, K. E. Lee, "Big Chief" Watrips and the payoffs are fat ones. hoo Boren and "Swede" Hellman. Shipping during the past two previous notice from the Mobile strike. Furthermore, he collects his vaca­ Leroy Clarke Keith Alsop weeks has been the slowest in this office, plus a letter from the stew­ tion pay at the end of each trip at Lake Charles Port Agent Galveston Port Agent port in many years, with 212 mem­ ard and delegates, mailed from bers registered and only 145 ship­ —inu——— h. I I —— Panama, we were ready for her, ped, and the outlook for the next and even though she was in just two weeks is .not good as we have . a short time, we were able to get only five ships scheduled for -pay­ more than enough additional offs and two of -those are coastvtisc stores, to the crew's satisfaction. vessels. Bookmen, however, will Four of the crew of the Andrew Jeff Gillette. Agent ElUott 4334 FORT WILLIAM....118Vk Syndicate Ave. never find the going tough here. Jackson missed her because of SIU, A&G District - TAMPA Ontario Phonet 3-3221 II N. Franklin St. During the period-we paid off being jailed for brawling. We were BALTIMORE 103 Durham St. White. Agent - Phone 2-1323 PORT COLBORNE 14 North Gay St. Ray Ontario Phone: 5591 the Del Mundo and Del Sud (Mis­ WILMINGTON. CalU SOS Marine Ave. fortunately successful in getting E:arl Sheppard, Agent Mulberry 4S40 John Arabasz. Agent 272 King St. E. Tdrmlnal 4-2874: TORONTO. Ontario 276 State St. HEADQUARTERS... 678 4th Ave., Bklyn. the charges against them dismissed, BOSTON EMplre 4-5719 sissippi), the, Beauregard and De James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 VICTORIA. BG 617tk Cormorant St. Soto (Watermdn), and the CaraSECRETARY-TBEASUREB but penalized them according to Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Empire 4531 Paul HaU 308'/4 23rd St. cASST. SECRErrABY-TBEASURERS VANCOUVER. BO 565 HamUton St. bulle (Nat'l Navigation). We signed Union regulations for failing to GALVESTON Keith Aisop. Agent Phone 2-8448 Lloyd Gardner Joe Algina Pacific .7824 join the vessel. Joe Voiplan LAKE CHARLES, La 1413 Ryan St. Robert Matthews SYDNEY. NS ... 304 Charlotte St. on the Del Alba, Del Sud and Del Claude Simmons WllUam Hall Phone 6346 Campo, the Beauregard and the Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-3744 Joe Bracht, formerly AB on the MIAMI BAGOTVILLX. Quebec. 20 Elgin St. Dolphin Hotel Andrew Jackson, is in Seaside Me­ Eddie Parr. Agent Phone; 545 Purplestar (Traders). Miami 9-4791 SUP THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. 1 South Lawrence St. In-transit were the Corsair, morial Hospital for an emergency MOBILE CAnal 7-3202 Agent Phone 2-1754 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. 113 Cote De La Mont we Patriot, CaValier and Polaris (Al­ 523 Bienville St. Phone 5-8777 QtniBEC eye, operation. Luckily, his eye­ NEW ORLEANS Quebec Phone; 2-'^a 823 N. W. Everett St. sight will not be affected and he Lindsey Williams. AgentMagnoUa 6112-6113 PORTLAND 177 Prince WiUiam St, coa), Steel Navigator (Isthmian), Beacon 4336 SAINT JOHN NB Phone: 2-5232 Del Campo (IVUssissippi), Savannah Ave.. Brooklyn UICHMOND. CAUr ^ . .> .257 5th St. should be discharged soon and be NEW YORK . 675 4th Sterling Phone 2599 8-4670 and New Jersey (Seatrain), Clairable to get back to his family. NORFOLK . ..... 127-129 Bank St. SAN FRANasCO 450 . Harrison St. Grfat Lakes District Ren Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Douglas 2-8363 borne and Monarch of the Seas Also hospitalized at Harbor Gen­ PHILAD^PHIA 337 Market St. SEATTLE 8700 1st Ave. ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher Market 7-1635 Main 0290 eral Hospital is W. Gillick, for­ S. Cardullo. Agent Phone: 1238W (Waterman), Neva West and Gene­ ARTHUR 411 Austin St. WILMINGTON 505 Marino Ave. BUFFALO. NY. ...180 Main St. merly on the^Fort Hoskins. Brother PORT Don Hilton, Rep. Phone 4-2341 Terminal 4-3131 _ Phone: Cleveland 7391 vieve Peterkln (Bloomfield), Coeur SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE d'Alene'Victory (Victory Carriers), Gillick neerfed 10 pints of blood be­ T. Banning. Agent Douglas 2-5475 STerUng 8-4671 Phone: Main 1-0147 fore necessary stomach surgery DETROIT 1038 3rd St. William Downing (State Fuel) and Coast Representative Canadian District PUERTA de TlERRA. PR , Pelayo 51—La 5 Headguartera Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Evelyn (Bull). could be performed, and the fol­ Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 MONTREAL.......W4 St. James St. West OULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 2 Abercora a. . PLateau 8161 Phone; Melrose 2-4110 lowing 10 men at our meeting vol­ SAVANNAH , liindsey J. Williams 3261 E 93nd St. Agent Phone 3-1728 HALIFAX. N.S..... 138'A Hollla St. SOUTH CHICAGO unteered to donate a pint~ apiece SEATTLE........ ,?700 1st AVa. ^hone: 3^1- Wilmington: Weather's Good Noro, Shipping Is Likowiso Carry On Campaign To Maintain Kospiiais Cut In USPHS Program Alrebdy In Evidenco . City Back to Normal As Flood Waters Ebb Shipping Hoids Up; Two Vessels Pay Off iltr ">• •: OiRMCTOM Y �•1. • •.,!f^.;,r — •._ , . Sune It, 19SS Pari^Elerei SEAFAREnS tOG ......... PORT ItEPOKXS $an Prandsea: Shipping Continuing ToSliippihg Bo Vory Good Horo has been very good here during the past two weeks so that we have no men on the beaeh at present and are short of men in all ratings. As far as we can see, shipping will contiriue to be very good. During this period we paid off the Cecil N. Bean (Dry-Trans), William Carruth (Transfuel), Fed­ eral (Trafalgar), Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) and Kyska (Waterman). We signed on th« Kyska, Wil­ liam Carruth, Cecil N. Bean, Man­ kato Victory and Topa Topa (Waterman). ' In-transit we had the Raphael Semmes, Hastings, Madaket and Choctaw (Waterman), Seacloud (Seatraders), and Seamar and Alamar (Calmar). Beefs on Bean On the Cecil N. Bean there were quite a few beefs about unfair logging and overtime. The master had restricted the crew in Japan for 12 hours and the company had to pay over 280 hours OT. Also, the loggings were settled to the crew's satisfaction.. 'Aboard the Carruth, when she came in, was Hans Skaalegaard, bosun, who won a prize in the SIU art contest. At our regular meeting we dis­ cussed mostly the SIU Welfare Plan, and various members told how they had benefited from the Plan and from Welfare Services. ' In the hospital here we have P. Lawrence, W. J. Small, J. R. Coltrell, P. Smith and D. Sorrenson. T. E. Banning San Francisco Port Agent tit Mobile: Union Fighting Here ^er Hospital Service A few of the members here are having a little trouble at the USPHS outpatient clinic in getting treatment due to the fact that their discharges are not long enough or, in the case of new seamen, that they are not bona fide seamen. The Union is handling this matter with the head of the USPHS here and will continue to battle to see that all members entitled to treatment at the clinic get it with a minimum of trouble. This port only has out­ patient facilities inasmuch as the hospital was axed last year. All members who have been re­ fused treatment at the clinic should contact one of the officials of the hall and let him know about it. Also, while on the subject of hospitals, we have been getting quite a few favorable replies to our wires and telegrams to various senators and congressmen and the I^pa'rtment of Health, Education and Welfare in our fight to keep the USPHS hospital in Savannah open. Warned About Draft We are again reminding the younger seamen in this area that the draft boards here are flatly refusing occupational deferment for seamen and claiming that there is no shortage of experienced sea­ men, so seamen who are of draft age will do well to keep their boards notified that they are ac­ tively sailing, and above all, keep them informed as to their changes of address. Shipping at this port has been fair, with 149 men shipped to reg­ ular jobs during the last two weeks. At the same time we registered 151 men, and also shipped approxi­ mately 75 relief Jobs tP tu8 boats and short gangs. " Ships paying off here during this period included the Patriot, Cava­ lier, Polaris, Pointer, Roanler and Clipper, all of Alcoa, and the Mon­ arch of the Sea, of Waterman. Ships Signing On The Patriot, Polaris, Pointer and Roamer signed on, and so did the Del Viento and Del Mundo (Mis­ sissippi). In-transit here were the Chicka­ saw agd De Soto (Waterman), Steel Executive (Isthmian), Catahoula (Cuban Distillery), Heywood Broun (Victory Carriers) and Archers Hope (Cities Service). All in-transit ships were contacted and all beefs settled to the satisfaction of the crews concerned. Prospects for the coming two weeks look fair, with the following ships due to hit this port; Clai­ borne, Monarch of the Sea, Antinous and Iberville (Waterman), and Pennant, Corsair, Partner, Pilgrim, Cavalier and Patriot (Alcoa). Cal Tanner Mobile Port Agent s, Baltimore: t. Allantie Fleet Drive, Hew Hall In Hews Right now we are in the thick of the Atlantic Refinery organizational drive, and we feel that the mem­ bership here is doing a fine job in contacting the crews of Atlantic ships whenever they are in port, and in doing everything else they can. to help bring this fleet into the SIU. Here at headquarters we are urging every SIU _man to take advantage of every opportunity to speak to Atlantic men, and we feel sure that with the kind of rank and file support we are getting we cannot lose, and that the same motto we have used in previous campaigns will again prove true in this one) Atlantic, Too, Will Be SIU. Outside of the Atlantic drive, our chief interest here, of course, is centered on the construction of our new hall, which is coming along in fine style. We are looking forward very much to the completion of this building, and we feel certain we speak for all the members when we say that there is no question but what this building will be one of the finest union halls anywhere. The. Baltimore membership, we know, is very, appreciative ""of a building like this. Shipping Is Good Shipping here during the past two weeks has been very good, with the number of men shipped just about equal to- the number regis­ tered, and with 16 ships paying off, 15 ships signing on and 12 ships in-transit. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Port Agent New York: Spriag Fever Is Here Bui Aclivify's Brisk Spring has finally arrived in the Big City and. from the large turn­ over in jobs on the ships arriving here it looks as if most of the boys want to take a vacation and enjoy some of this warm weather. Of course, the fact, that the baseball parks and the race tracks are in full swing may have something to do with it. Some of the boys also tell, me that thrte is some very inviting scenery around the local beaches and the seashore that could lure a man off a good ship at this time of year. At any rate, there seem to be more men looking for relief than there are looking for jobs here lately. The port has been busy during the past two weeks and shipping has been good in all departments. We paid off a total of 28 ships in this period, signed nine on foreign articles and serviced 13 in-transit, as follows: Ships Paid OffSimmons Victory, Jean, Marina, Evelyn, Beatrice, Suzanne and Elizabeth (Bull); New Jex-sey, New York, Texas, Georgia and Savan­ nah (Seatrain); Steel Executive and Steel Navigator (Isthmian); Robin Gray, Robin Doncaster, Cornhusker Mariner and Robin Hood (Robin); Amberstar (Triton); CarroU Victory (South Atlantic); Wild Ranger, Azalea City, Hurricane, Stonewall Jackson arid Afoundria (Waterman); Coe Victory (Victory Carriers); Logans Fort (Cities Service), and Sea .Comet II (Seatraders). Ships Signed On Trojan Trader (Trojan); Sim­ mons Victory (Bull); Longview Victory and Coe Victory (Victory Carriers); Robin Goodfellow and Robin Mowbray (Robin); Steel Navigator (Isthmian); Wild Ranger (Waterman), and Carroll Victory (South Atlantic). Ships In-Transit , . Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa); Iberville, Maiden "Creek, Antinous, Chicka­ saw (Waterman); Steel Apprentice, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Pennmar (Calmar); Abiqua, Bradford Is­ land (Cities Service), and Louisi­ ana (Seatrain). The outlook for shipping in the coming period is good as we have a number of ships due in from long trips for payoffs, and we expect a couple of tankers to be taken out of lay-up. We have also been in­ formed by a couple of our opera­ tors that they expect to crew up several tankers that they have laid up in some of the other east and west coast ports, Claude Simmons Ass't Secretary-Treasurer Boston: Shipping So Good Horo Dispaichor Almost Off We have had a good spurt in PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleana .......' Galveston Seattle San Francisco Wilmington REG. DECK -.. ' 30 185 61 156 15 16 6 ..; 51 103 58 38 44 16 •-Total* ...^.v.. T78 y's-'-. ••• .'-.v4 'j,', There have been a lot of pros and cons on what a bosun- should know. The first thing a bosun should know is hdw to handle men and work them. By that I don't mean just turning them to, and letting it go at that. He should place his men so as to get the most efficiency out of each sailor he has working. As an example, if he has a good painter and a good splicer, don't use the painter splic­ ing if there is painting to be done and don't-; use the splicer painting is there is splicing to be done. That way you don't cut down the efficiency and quality of each man's work and wind up putting out more work with no extra ef­ fort. When a rigging job is to be done, the bosun should always be at hand to see that it is done properly. It stands to reason, therefore, that he must know all phases of rig­ ging and know how to do it the first time without having to re-rig the job. I have seen jobs take twice as long just because they were rigged Allen wrong in the first place. As an example, during the evacuation of Inchon, they sent us some 95-foot steel pilings which had been turned down by sev­ eral other ships as having been too long to load. After a little de­ liberation we unshipped the stays, winged out no. 4 and no. 5 gear and worked with both winches at one time, making seven ton lifts with ease. They also sent us a truck that was 15 feet longer than no. 2 hatch. With_a little applica­ tion of triangulation and rigging know-how, it was rigged and put into the hatch on tha first try. After that the deck department made all the stevedore time we wanted. A good way to keep the mate from breathing down your neck is to keep a step ahead of him. If you have an idea he is going to have you do a job start on it be­ fore he tells you. Chuck Allen ir i/> if shipping here during the past two weeks, and shipped out 79 men while we registered 63. .Shipping, In fact, has been so good here, and our board so full of jpbs going in all directions, that our dispatcher, Jim Sweeney, has just about had to dig up men from the backwoods who didn^t even know there was a war on in Korea. But anyway, no ships have sailed short from here that we know of. As a matter of fact, Jim develop­ ed such a good sales talk, and be­ to paint such ili gan pretty pictures, that he darned near shipped out himself, and I had all I could do to hold him back. Our total shipping figures for the period are as follows: D. Sheehan Registered 30 in deck, 17 in engine and 16 in stew­ ard; shipped 26—in deck, 34 in engine and id in steward. During this pejiod we paid off the Archers Hope, Lone Jack and Council Grove (Cities Service), the Queenstown Heights (Carras) and the Ann Marie (Bull), and all these Ships signed on. In-transit we had the Steel Age (Isthmian), Government Camp (Citiess Service), Robin Doncaster (Seas Shipping), Trinity (Carras) and Chickasaw (Waterman). The Steel Age had to shift out to anchorage during her .stay here as there was quite a fk-e near her which burned all night and com­ pletely destroyed Pier 48. On the beach here we have'D. Sheehan, A. Pinchook. G. Stabello. J. McLaughlin, J. LaPointe, B. Gordy, S. Gordon, R. Frazer, L. Williams, J. Chermesino, M. Sweet, C. Connors and J. Hunt. . J. W. Carey just got out of the hospital and is now an out-patient. G. Williams also got out and is In good shape. John Duffy is coming along fine, as is Stanley Greenridge. R. N. Rogers is getting back into good shape and should be out next week, and S. Kostegan is also Miami: due out soon. J. Flaherty should be out in a few more weeks, and J. Penswick, who won himself a prize in the SIU art contest, should be out soon. The only real item of news here James Sheehan is still the weather, which con­ Boston Port Agent tinues very hot, but the hurricane "Alice," fortunately, fizzed out in the Gulf after a week of on-aitdoff rains. Shipping has been very slow here during the past two weeks, and although a number of ships have been iri-transit, there have been few jobs. In fact, of six men Figures May 20 to June 3 REG. TOiAL SHIP. SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL registered, we shipped only one— REG. DECK ENG. STEW, SHIPPED Bemie Lawson, who was put ENGI>'E STEW. REG. aboard the Florida, which is on 79 16 63 26 34 19 17 continuous articles, and which was 117 154 149 488 151 130 39*8 the only ship to pay off here. 39 35 49 61 40 136 149 In-transit were the Alawai, De 89 103 101 122 87 344 314 Soto, Mobilian and Iberville (Wat­ erman) and the Arlyn (Bull). 10 3 5 2 10 30 5 We settled the lodging beef on 46 13 15 10 18 35 9 the Florida and now are waiting 5 6 10 15 10 4 26 for them> to get a few passengers 46 149 53 55 47 151 48 so we can talk about repairs. 189 We have no men in the hospital, 72 68 65 56 250 75 but Donald White is recuperating 112 30 39 15 88 43 15 from a broken leg received in a 15 28 82 21 75 16 39 motorcycle accident, and has 39 52 158 57 33 123 46 switched J:o riding around in a 6 9 5 20 32 6 British MG. 10 ^ Eddie Parr 581 496 508 1841 634 1721 Miami Fort Agent '554 Weather Is Hot Here; Hurricane Fizzes Out A&c smpMNfG MMtmrn Shipping The PHrolman Says ... ;; • 519! . �IN THE WAKE As far back as 150 BC, the figure of Atlas was portrayed supporting the heavens and/or the earth on his shoulders. It was used common­ ly as aa illustration for many books of maps, but was first applied as the name of a collection of maps by Gerhard Mercator (1512-94), the Flemish geographer and mathema­ tician. Apparently- the suggestion Mercator tried to put over was that his book contained all the knowledge of the world b^wden its two covers. If so, he was par­ ticularly successful,at it. His pro­ jection maps are more generally used today than any other projec­ tion for navigators' maf)s of the world. MEET THE SEAFARER species of kingfisher. This bird, it was believed, spent 14 days* during the coldest time of winter building a floating nest, laying its eggs and watching over the eggs until thsy hatched. Since under natural con­ ditions such a nest could not sur­ vive the shock of wind and waves, the gods saw to it that during those 14 days the winds ceased and the sea subsided. Thereafter the seven days before and after the shortest day of the year (December 21) were called the halcyon days by many mariners. STANLEY C. SCOTT—Bosun Seafarer Stanley C. Scott has Blanche Sigman and the C-4 Gen­ been going to sea for the compara­ eral Sfuart Heintzelman. The Question: Do you have any gripes tively short period of 12 years, but latter was a troop carrier making about shipboard Union meetings? in that time, as a civilian and a much of the world in its ports of sailor in the US Navy he has call.' It was while he was with the Max Byers, ch. elect.: I don't girdled the globe many times anc have any real gripes about the has a thrill to match every voyage. MSI^S, Scott said, that he "began Starting his sea-going carQ^r in to look enviously at the SIU. I shipboard SIU 1941, 11 months, before Japan had earned a 60-day vacation with meetings. Mo.st struck at Pearl Harbor, the 39- MSTS, and 1 decided to make the of the time, I end year-old bosun got his sea legs at most of it." up as chairman, a comparatively late stage- in life. and make sure Taking the bull by the horns, , Howevei*, he made up for a previ­ that the meeting the Brooklyn-bom-and-bred Sea­ ous lack of maritime activity by a goes along okay, if if if hectic naval career. It was right farer jumped into the Union fight There is jusi one place in the and don't let any in the beginning of his ' service, with Cities Sqfvice. He went on Americas where both the Atlantic one man keep the too, that most of the drama of the the Abiqua as an organizer for the and the Pacific Oceans can be seen floor for too long. sea unfolded about his landlub­ SIU, but was fired off her after five months. The Union filed from the same spot. On a clear I think that the shipboard meetings are a great ber's legs. charges against Cities Service, and, day, both can be seen from the Scott was stationed at Pearl It is supposed that the body of idea. Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, on the eventually, Scott got $700 and a water known as the Black Sea was summit of Mount Izaru, an active if / if if cruiser Detroit, when the Japs hit Union book, "which was worth given that name by the Turks be­ volcano in Costa Rica about 12,000 Alphonso Parker, MM: The ship­ Hawaii. He worked without rest much more than that," he said. cause of its dense fogs and violent feet high. Actually, the portion ot Shipped To Islands storms, black being used in the the Atlaqtic that is seen is the board Union meetings are a great for 24 hours, from 7 AM around idea. It gives Caribbean Sea, but this has always The Brooklyn bosun, who ships the clock, earning a commendation sense of bleak, gloomy and forbid­ everybody for his work under hazardous con­ in Group I as "just about every­ ding. In winter the waters are been regarded as part of the North chance to talk ditions. Before he was discharged thing but a carpenter," last sailed often covered with heavy fogs that Atlantic. a^iout their beefs, from, the Navy in August,. 1944, he on the Puerto Rico (Bull). He was if if if obscure the sun and darken the and to keep the had an opportunity at some per­ on her two years, shipping to the The slang reference co a person entire area. The early Greeks men on the ship sonal revenge, getting in on some islands as AB deck maintenance called it "Pontos Axemos," mean­ or to his head, as a "coconut" ^ates ini^rmed about of the heavy counter-attacks of the man. Before that he sailed the ing inhospitable sea or sea un­ back several hundred years, and is, the Union and Pacific Fleet. Ames Victory (Victory Carriers), friendly to strangers, because of in fact, not too unusual after all, what is happen­ the Trinity (Carras), and Isthmiits barren shores and its lack of since the shape of the human head '^US Hits Back ing. However, islands where navigators could does somewhat resemble that of Scott was on the destroyer Reed an''s Steel Mariner, the last on a the men should five-months trip around the world find shelter from the frequent the nut itself. That is just what Portuguese explorers thought stick to the subject being discussed when the vessel was part of a con­ which he enjoyed very much. storms. voy for the first naval air assault when, in the late 15th centuiy, and shouldn't talk too long. Married 10 years come Septem­ 4- 4 4" launched by America at the be­ 4" if if they found this fruit growing upon ber, Scott has two children, Walter ginning of World War II. It was Some authorities. suppose the islands of the Indian Ocean. Not John J. Dorla, OS: One $hipname Africa to be another version only was the nut about the shape board meeting that I was at re­ late in January, 1942, when the aiged 6 and Jean, 8, named after task force hit the Mamhall and her mother. Scott was born in the of "Ophir," a seaport or region and size of a small head, but the cently was all Gilbert Islands, sinking the first Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, frequently mentioned in the Old base of it, with its three dark holes, fouled up by two Japanese destroyer and taking the but has since moved, after trip^ Testament, from which the ships really resembled a grinning face. guys who started first Jap prisoners in the war. The around the world, to his Bay Ridge of Solomon brought fine gold m That is what led the Portuguese arguing about assault paid off, in part, for the home where he can wateh SIUgreat quantity, plus sandalwood, to call the nut a "coco," for in their some beef that surprise raid on Hawaii by the contracted ships enter and leave precious stones and ivory. Although language that means "a grinning was mostly per­ New York's lower bay. sons of Nippon. the actual location of "Ophir" is face." sonal anyway. Turning to more peacfeful pur­ "I'm very well satisfied with the unknown, it has at different times They kept talk­ if if if suits, the Navy veteran ' shipped situation in the SIU," he said. been identified with India, Ceylon, Scientists say that the drainage ing, and weren't out on two SUP vessels, the Wil­ Most of all I like the job security the Malay Peninsula, Arabia and system of the rivers in the western even on the sub­ liam Endicott and the Caleb and trip choice which the Union Africa itself. hemisphere is the greatest on ject the meeting . 4if i> earth. It is estimated that the was discussing. That kind of thing Strong, when he shed his blues for offers. I prefer the West and East civvies. It wasn't long after that Indies and the Mediterranean runs. The seaman's reference to hal­ Aipazon discharges more water gripes me. when he began to ship Military The Mediterranean is a sailor's cyon days,ca time of calm at sea, into the Atlantic Ocean than the if if if Sea Transportation..Service runs to paradise. When you hit Naples, stems from an ancient tale about eight largest rivers of Asia togeth­ John A. Muehleck, cook-baker: Halcyone, daughter of the god of er. On North America, the Missis­ There are always some guys who Europe, South America', the Medi­ for instance, it's just a short hop terranean and points outward. Two to Capri. And when you're in - the winds, who was reunited with sippi River discharges more water hold their own of the vessels he shipped on under Genoa you just stay there and enber husband when the gods trans­ by itself than all the rivers of Eu­ meetings before MSTS were the hospital ship oy yourself." formed them both into halcyons, a rope put-together. ' and. after-the reg­ ular shipboard meeting, and gripe like mad about everything, but these guys ACROSS DOWN 13. Fruits Attu, Washington announced, which no jobs were available . . , -34. Fearful never say a word 1. side 1. Open a keg 18. Direction of 36. Dusseldorf's was the first American soil to be In Mexico the Chamber of Depu­ 2. Lee during the regu­ . exSt. Lucia river 4. Columbia, the regained by US forces in the war ties unanimously approved a dec­ fighter from Dominica 37. of the lar meeting. . If Day, Chum Ocean after seizure by thg enemy 19. Dice same laration that Mexico had been in singer a man has a gripe, the meeting is Swedish ac­ 39. Ancient home 20. Go over ac­ T What freight­ Algiers announced that as the re­ a state of war with Germany, Italy tress the place to talk about it. of Irish kings er carries counts Patron of sult of a meeting between General and Japan since May 22. 40. Centimeters: 21. SUiy 12. Honduras sailors if if if Abbr. Charles de Gaulle and General port Chinese 22. Teddy R's 41. New Guinea i i i Selig Freilich, FWT; The guys Henri Giraud, these two men and lader 14. City in NY party symbol port Nicaragua In Los Angeles, young zoot suit that gripe me are the ones who 23. What cook 42. What SIU 15. Sicily port General George Catroux, Rene port wears provides wearers and servicemen fought stay in their sack, 16. Goes over a What helms­ 24. Honshu port Masigli, Jean Monnet, General Al43. Girl's nick­ book man should be 25. Adriatic port even though they name pbonse Georges and Andre Philip while State investigators, under 9. East Indian 17. African tribe 27. Silver coins 44. Nothing know there's gor herb 18. Term of ad­ formed the executive committee orders from Gov. Eari Warren, be­ of Iran 45. Summer, in dress in Navy 10. Wander about 30. Gray lamb's ing to be a meetFrance which will govern the empire and gan searching for the basic causes 11. About 3'/4 19. City in Egypt fur 46. Whiskey iq^. Then they ounces in 22/ East end of represent the people of France un­ of a week-long series of^ disorders Holland finally get up and NY (Answers on Page 25) til their motherland is freed . . . . . Pope Pius XII again voiced an 26. Makes, a voy­ wander into the age Agents of the A & G District of appeal to the belligerents on both meeting late. 27. Put to flight the SIU held a conference in New sides to refrain from the furies of 28. Hogan or They hold everySnead York aimed at the tightening of total war, including aerial • repris­ body up, and 29. Girl's name the Union apparatus for the criti­ als .. . The SIU asked FDR to step 30. City N E of don't know what's Osaka cal war and post-war periods . . . in and correct the muddle on ob­ being discussed or what has hap­ Two US cargo ships, a tanker and taining seamen's papers caused by 31. Aleutian island group pened earlier in the meeting. an ammunition laden freighter, col­ the RMO . . - Official reports dis­ 32. Belaying —33. Sign of •if i i lided off the Atlantic coast, taking closed 17,083 American soldiers measles James Tarrant, AB: My big gripe 34. Territory in the lives -of 84 of the 151 men were held prisoners of war by the Axis, with the large majority in about shipboard meetings are the aboard. W Africa 35. Free of Japanese hands. characters who germs i i i wiil never accept 37. Iran coin i i i 38. Initials on the chairman's President Roosevelt signed the A military revolt in Argentina British war­ job, and always pay-as-you-go income tax bill of headed by Gen. Arturo Rawson, ships 10. Gorman, of try to make the 1943, making a 20 .percent with­ an anti-Isolationist, upset the gov­ Yanks same people do holding of taxable- income at ernment of President Ramon Cas­ 40. Demand 43. Member tif all the work, source effective on July 1, 1943, tillo, who took refuge on a warship. SIU i More of-these for all wage and salary earn­ Martial law was cleclared . . . With 47. Where. Machias is men should real­ ers .. . The SIU hailed Drew Pear­ the SIU as one of the backers of 48. Dryness ize that it's their son's revelation that the WSA was the organization, a merchant sea­ #»• Jewish ceremony place to take "conspiring to drive the maritime men's club was opened in Glasgow, hound 30. these kinds of jobs .end do their unions from the sea" by training Scotland, for the use of all seamen 11. Sheltered part^ in .running meeting. 'a surplus.o| appreqticc seaman for of Allied nations . i/ - A TEN "YEARS:SAeO *,*rsi-w51(s'J i.V/itie'v! i.u'f r '.v'T'• ' ii if/ .vu-.ii ,'jii' JO mit w *i>j jjoivil �June 12, 1953 SEAFARERS Vol. XV. Page Thirteen *Decforaffon of Independence' SEAFARERS ^ LOG June 12, 1953 LOG LEHER No. 12 Published biweekly by the Seafkrers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. STerling 8-4670, PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer of the Editor, HEKREirt BRAND; Managing Editor, BAT DEKISON; Art Ecllfi>r. BEAM ADD SEAMAN; Photo Editor. DANIEL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPTVACK. ART PERTALL, JERRY REMER, AL MASKIN; Gulf Area Reporter, BILL MOODY. WEEK The Election Petition The SIU's petition for a collective bargaining' election among Atlantic tankermen has been welcomed with enthusiasm by all hands. The response from the fleet has been a stepped-up flow of pledge cards and a flood of withdrawals froni the companydominated Atlantic Maritime Employees Union. ' Prior to petitioning there were a few Atlantic tankermen ' who had been hesitant about lining up with the SIU because ' they had been fed a steady diet of propaganda to the effect I that the SIU would never go for an election. The petition ' flied with the Labor Board shot these stories full of holes. Now there's no doubt in anybody's mind that the SIU means business and can back its petition with the solid support of . a handsome majority of jthe fleet. Fundamentally, there's just one basic issue facing Atlantic men in this drive. It's simply a matter of choosing between a handout existence at the pleasure of the company, and the sturdy independence to be found in banding together with the SIU to bargain for shipboard conditions. Under the present set-up in Atlantic, the tankermen have no choice but to go begging for the company's favors, hat in hand. It should be pretty obvious by now to all that the AMEU has neither the strength nor the heart to get its back up to the company. If it did, it would find itself out of busi­ ness in short order. Given a choice between crawling or standing up to the . .company, it's easy to see how the Atlantic tankerman will < respond. He wants to be able to stand on his two feet. The only way he can do it is through the SIU. Almost 600 pledge cards from Atlantic men prove this point. 44" < Crewv^s Kindness Touches Widow To the Editor: I-am the widow of E. J. Blanes, who died while serving as a util­ ity man aboard the Amersea (Blackchester) on or about March 6 of this year, and was buried at sea on March 8. My husband was not a member of the Seafarers International Union, but had shipped in an emergency. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, AFL, but he had always spoken very highly of your Union, and wanted to join it, and now, after what his shipmates on the Amer­ sea have done for my family and myself, I can see why everyone has a good word for the SIU. The crew of the above-mentioned ship forwarded my family $275 Steps toward labor unity were Department of Labor was threat­ from Port Said, Egypt, by radio­ gram, and again, a few weeks later, taken by a joint AFL-CIO commit­ ened when the House of RepreseaI ,was sent a money oi^er for tee when they reached a "no-rai.d- tatives cut funds and personnel for $30 and advised that the crew- ing" agreement. -Tfie agreement the Bureau of Labor Standards in members had voted to give me will go into effect next January 1 half. The Bureau conducts a safety after approval by AFL and CIO training program that has been that much more. conventions individual unions. credited with considerable reduc­ I do not have enough words to It calls for and the naming of an im­ tions in accidents in industrj\ be able to say, "thanks" to them 4 4 4 Within the next month or so, the winners of the first SIU for the money, and also'for their partial arbitrator to settle disputes Fort Worth, Texas unions in a between unions. The committee annual scholarship awards will be known. Four Seafarers sympathetic radiogram right after will now go to work to try to der good neighbor gesture bouglit 200 or children of Seafarers will receive the generous $1,500 my husband died, nor for the many termine the jurisdiction limits of pure-bred pigs and sent them by yearly awards that will enable them to get the college ^u- nice letters that some of the crew- the various AFL and CIO unions. air to-Honduras where they will be members wrote me. And I have cation they would otherwise do without. used as a means of improving ani­ 4 4 4 been told that my husband re­ Selection of the scholarship winners has been a lengthy ceived mal husbandry in that country. A card-carrying general, prob­ a proper funeral in true process because the Union wanted to surround this procedure SIU fashion. ably the only one with union mem­ Funds for the pigs were raised in a with every safeguard. That's why all candidates had to bership, is the proud boast of the drive throughout the city's unions. Men Are Scattered 4 4 4 American Federation of Technical submit certain qualifications, pass the standard college en­ trance examinations and be studied by a qualified advisory Of course, about three months Engineers, Local 30, AFL. The A group of models in San Fran­ have now elapsed since my hus­ general in question is Frank C. cisco has applied for an AFL union board of college professors, and administrators. band's death, and I realize that Myers who was recently promoted charter and permission to organize The advisory board will meet on June 23rd to examine by • time those shipmates of to Brigadier in the Marine Corps models elsewhere in the country. the qualifications of all applicants and draft its final recom­ his this who served with him on the Reserve. Myers has been a member The models claim that society wo­ mendations to the trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Amersea must be separated and of the union since back in 1929. men have been cutting in on their After that the trustees will make the final selection. This perhaps scattered 'all over the During World War II he served as jobs by appearing in fashion shows at women's organizations. Employ­ Fall four young men and wornen will start on their college world; and in any case I do not a colonel in the South Pacidc. ers furnish the clothes and the wo­ know their whereabouts and have careers assured of $6,000 to complete a four-year course. 4 4 4 no means of contacting each one 4' 4 4 The full amount of aid appropri­ men do the modeling for free. ~ personally to express my deepfelt ations for Europe asked by Presi­ 4 4 4 General- Electric has offered a gratitude. And so I would appre­ dent Eisenhower was backed by ciate it if you would allow me space the AFL in testimony before the wage increase of a little more than After a certain amount of dilatory motion. Congress is in the columns of your Union House Committee on Foreign Af­ three per cent to 100.000 employees buckling down to work on maritime issues. It appears that" newspaper to e.xpress my thanks to fairs. AFL economist Boris Shis.h- in two unions. Workers involved a thoroughgoing effort is being made in both Senate and all the seamen of the Amersea. kin told the Committee that any are members of the International no matter where they now may be. cuts would be false economy by Union of Electrical Workers, CIO, House to draft a constructive merchant marine program. the United Electrical Workers, It's fitting that such a program should be drafted at this I am not a young woman any weakening ties between the US and independent. Another 100,000 GE time because the merchant marine is facing another period more, but that magnificent ges­ and Europe. workers represented by a variety of ture from the. SIU shipmates of 4 4 4 of drastic change. Right now, streams of ships and supplies my husband has made me realize craft unions accepted a previous are crossing the Pacific to Korea. Six months from now, if that there are plenty" of nice An open shop bill in California company wage offer last March. all goes well in current peace negotiations, the stream may folk in the world, so once again. If* was defeated in the State Assembly 4 4 4 Industrial Relations Committee by Cuts in work hours were won by dry up and disappear. you can find space in the SEA­ an eight to two vote after the State These violent changes in the pattern of shipping are nqthing FARERS LOG, please extend my AFL mustered forces against it. 1,500 AFL bakers in th ? San Fran­ cisco. Bay area after a four day new. They simply point up the need for legislative action most sincere and heartiest thanks The bill would have ruled out all strike over the Memorial Day to ship's delegate D. Jones, Calvin to stabilize a notoriously unstable industry. It's to be hoped forms of union security and made weekend. The work week for men that after the false starts of past years. Congress will come Lake, E. Ibarra, W. "Welden and the an open shop compulsory. It was was reduced to 35 hours from 371^ others too numerous to mention. I backed by the Associated Farmers up with constructive legislation this time. will always have a prayer on my and the California Chamber of with no loss in pay. Women bakery clerks received increases of ten to lips and in my heart for them, Commerce. 15 cents an hour. and also for the Union officials at 4 4 4 4 4 4 the port of Seattle, whose kindness New auto contracts providing A retirement village in Florida, and consideration so helped to The crew of another SlU-manned vessel, the Liberty Bell, lighten my burden during my hour small wage increases and boosts in is being built by the Upholsterers . has received a commendation from military authorities'for of pensions to a ceiling of $137.50 a International Union, AFL. The darkest need. rescue work performed in the Pacific near Japan. While month have been signed by major union plans to invest $5 million Also, I would like these Union auto producers. The United Auto­ of its own funds tn a community dozens of Navy and private ships searched the waters in officials and the men on the Amer-. mobile Workers (CIO) signed that will accommodate 500 families vain for a group of missing fishermen, the keen-eyed Sea­ sea to know that these heartfelt farers of the Liberty Bell successfully spotted survivors of thanks for their efforts after my agreements with General Motors, of workers over 65 years old. Ford and Chrysler calling for ten Rentals will run from $42 to $50 a a wreck leading to their rescue. husband's death come not only- cents raises for skilled workers month. The cottages will be of con­ Such incidents have not been unusual in the past. The from'myself but from my son and and live cents annual productivity crete block and contain one and competent, professional seamen, who make up the SIU have daughter as .well. increases. The cost of living form­ two bedrooms each. The program . had their share of. successful rescues at sea. Mrs. E. J. Blanes, was approved at the union's con­ ula in the contracts was revised, The crew of-the Liberty Bell deserves a "well done" for daughter, Gerl Lee, ; vention by all but five delegates 4 4 4 and san, Elweed living up to the best traditions of the SIU. The Mfetgr prognim of the US from California. ROUND-UP Scholarship Awards Action 111 Congress In Fine SIU Style w- m �Pace Fourteea SE AF ARERS LOG JOB* 12, 1958 •'' '/'"/ ~ 1 ' "-"' 1I { wmmI PliM ,. ' L / The Florida lays quietly next to her pier, bef takftig some more passengers between the 1 great southern playlands, Miami and Havar O °Q 0 I p. . _ .. . J• C X - X. that o seorfton °?,t '^Tw!SK?rS The trim 4 Havana, mahin9 , " and J i: tun-seeKing v ' Tanned and satisfied after their trip on Florida, a group of passengers disembark Miami after a pleasant trip from Havana. L £ srs .;-„",w:S-'"j:;is'w K Sy ;y->v.. I I ff§S55?5iiii ' hh ':' ' ' .'..„ :,.:'"^ rIs • W ^ ' %A • ) I• I ^ __ J I '?,-< I W- IT; 1\ " ^ f J ^J . < ' E. Reyes, bellboy; R. Gonzalez, waiter, anc Lirria, bar waiter, pay a lot of attention t] iI passenger on stewardess Jane Smith's lap. I t '•k- I 5'' I I r ' I mm»im S. Rodriguez (right), officers' messman, watd carefully as Tony Garcia, crew cook, carvq juicy piece of turkey for the evening meal.' •'..'•mr- '' �.p...-, \ SEAFARERS LOG pre I wo la. |he ajt A. Pedrajo quartermaster, and Bob Wright, third mate, stand their watch on the bridge, and keep the Florida on course as she makes her way between her two sunny ports of call. J. a lies a Even on a passenger ship there are beefs. Here, Eddie Parr (right), Miami port agent, checks some disputed steward department OT, There s always plenty of work for the deck department on a short run. Here, C. Hilseth, AB, and N. Gonzalez, OS, keep busy coiling a hawser to keep things shipshape, in true SIU style. iS I �Paffe Sixteea Plans to dredge the Gowanus Creek Channel in Brooklsm took a forward step when the House approved fund appropriations to deepen New York's tenth busiest waterway to 30 feet to accommodate largersized ships.. The Gowanus Channel appropriations was one of the few river and harbor items to survive the economy ax. Brooklyn civic lead­ ers had made a special trip to Washington to plead for the appropria­ tion. SE AT ARERS Jdne 12, 1953 LOG Safety In The Galley Shoreside safety studies have indicated that -one of the most danger­ ous places to be is in the kitchen. A considerable nuniber of minor and serious accidents take plac?« there because of knives, hot ovens, grease splatters, defective refrigerators, toasters and broilers, broken glasses and dishes, slips and falls on wet floors and so on. All of these hazards, and then some, exist in the ship's galley. To Seafarers who sail on the Cities it t t Service tanker Government Camp add to the normal run of kitchen dangers there's the pitching and The first French vessel to touch Lake Michigan since 1674 arrived will have Arthur *E. Sanders, AB, rolling of the ship—a considerable factor in rough weather, plus the In Chicago, May 30. The Jac^es Marquette completed a 65-day to thank for all the new recrea­ need to go up and down ladders and through passageways to store­ voyage from Marseilles by sailing down the St. Lawrence and through tion gear oh board. Sanders took rooms and freeze boxes. ' , the Great Lakes to the midwestem city. It carried a cargo of wines a few hours off his shore-Jeave to The most common dangers on ships seem to be cuts and bruises and liquors from France, cork from Spain and marble and olives from shop around ftw items that would from knives, cleavers or similar injuries from falling or being thrown Italy. . help the crewme'mbers amuse against sharp corners and brackets; falls on gangways and ladders; themselyes during their • off-duty burns from hot water'urns and grease splatters, and injuries from t it t • hours at sea. His shipmates showed heavy swinging doors on iceboxes. A decision is awaited from the Interstate Commerce Commission on UsuaUy the cuts and bruises received in the galley from sharp the request of the Isbrandtsen Steamship Company for intercoastal their appreciation by giving him objects and sharp edges are minor injuries. However, they always open a vote of thanks at a recent ship­ operating rights. Isbrandtsen wants to make trips every two weeks the possibility of infections, and usually keep a man from doing his from the Pacific Coast to the East Coast via Panama. Spokesmen for board meeting. Waterman SS Company and Luekenbach SS Company have opposed Sanders has been sailing .with job, particularly when they are around the hands. Dull Knives Do Damage the request on the grounds that additional intercoastal sailings are not the SIU for just two years now. Popular opinion to the contrary, it's the dull knife, not the sharp needed. , " He comes originally from the wheat and cattle state of Kansas one, that's responsible for most of the damage. The dull knife is (the t i i where he was born 29 years ago, one that slips off the object being cut and gashes the hand of the An appeal to American ship operators for research funds has been cutter. Starting with a sharp knife to begin with reduces the chance made by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. The but he and his wife now make of accident. their home in Inglewood, Califor­ group is seeking $100,QOO to finance continuing research into ship In handling knives or cleavers, both the hands and the knife handle design and building, cargo handling, tailshaft failures and other tech­ nia. should be clean and dry to assure a firm grip. Cutting vegetables can nical matters. Funds sought are for the purchase of materials and 4 4 4 be safely done by first slicing them in half, putting the .fiat side costs of clerical labor. Ship operators have turned down requests on There certainly must have been down and then holding it with the fist closed, fingers safely tucked the ground that as customers of shipbuilders they should not have to a well-fed group of crewmembers under the palm. As a general principle, all cuts should be made away finance research. ' aboard the Lafayette (Waterman) from the body. on her last voyage .because they Other cuts will come from broken dishes and glassware. In such Three Army barges have crossed the Atlantic from Charleston, SC, were lavish in their praise of the cases it's just a matter of handling with care and immediately dump­ to France in the wake of the Kevin Moran, an ocean-going tug. It was whole galley gang. A vote of thanks ing any dishes and glassware that show cracks and sharp edges. the first transatlantic barge tow since World War II. The crossing took was offered to the entire stewards Where a sink, table or bracket has a stiarp protruding edge, the edge 21'/a days. Two nylon and one wire hawser were used in the towing. department, including Barrett W. should be smoothed off, or if that's not possible, should be padded in The nylon hawsers were eight inches in circumference and performed Moore, for their high-level per­ some manner to avoid injury. Keep The Deck Dry well during the trip. The 1,900 horsepower tug averaged 7.9 knots formance throughout the voyage which resulted in a bunch of satis­ Slipping as a cause of accidents can be very easily prevented by throughout the voyage. fied appetites and not a beef among simply keeping the deck clean and dry. Th» careful • galley-worker 444" the crew. will wipe up any kind of spill or refuse immediately. It takes only one Private shipyards in the New York area have received five overhaul In addition to handling his regu­ little piece of potato peel to upend a man. and conversion jobs from the US Navy as part of a new Navy policy lar galley chores, Moore served as Most of the more^rious injuries in the galley come from steam of keeping skilled craftsmen at work in Neiy York private yards. The department delegate for the stew­ or hot water burns and it is in this- respect that the coffee urns work ordinarily would have been done at the US Naval Shipyard, but ards. The 42-year-old Seafarer is are the most serious offenders. Usually what happms is someone will the Navy was fearful that the private yards would lose their nucleus a native of Mississippi, but he and turn on a steam or hot water valve on the um and then forget about of skilled shipyard workers unless more work w'as provided for them. his wife now live in Mobile, Ala­ it for a moment. The urn will boil over spraying on everybody in the The jobs were viewed also as a test of the ability of private yards bama. He joined the SIU IV^ vicinity. to handle complicated and difficult Navy conversion work. The best way to avoid this is to make it a practice to keep watch years ago, December 12, 1943, in on any urn when the valves are turned on. Ideally the valves should 4. t 4. that port. be in a position that can be easily reached in the event that the . Maritime interests in New York were considerably relieved by the 4 4 4 ^ urns boil over. news that the city had abandoned plans for a three percent service Ship's delegate Anthony Ferrara Even when the urns are operating properly, it's easy to get a steam tax. It had been feared that the tax would impose a serious handicap on the pore's ship repair, stevedoring, tugbont and maintenance services. of the Bluestar (Triton) gave the scald by lifting a cover off and letting a blast of live steam out into crew a little talk your face. Men working around the urns should be instructed to lift 4^ 4> 4> recently empha­ the cover off the back side of the urn first so as to let some of the Passenger ship service between the Pacific Coast and Australia sizing the im­ steam escape away from the face and body and then remove it alto­ came to an end on June 8, when the liner Aorangi completed 30 years portance of liv­ gether. Scalds can also be avoided by providing a sturdy. ladder or of service on the run. The liner has been purchased by a British ing up to the SIU stool for men to stand on while transferring hot water from' one um steel corpiration for scrapping. Ihe American-operated Matson line agreement at all to the other. gave up the Australian run in 1948 because the cost of maintaining times. Ferrara A natural precaution to take is to inspect all faucets, valves and services was too great. pointed out that connections in hot water and steam lines to assure that they are 4> 4 4> any man who working properly. Where dishwashing is done by hand, the temperature American merchant shipping may be carrying a smaller percentage fouled up on of the water should be carefully tested before the whole hand is put of world trade these days, but American marine insurance firms are board made in too hot water and scalded. Ferrara taking a large part of insurance business formerly handled in London. things rough for Machinery like slicers and* grinders also contribute their bit to the Foreign shipowners like the prospect of collecting insurance in dollars the whole crew and were leaving injury totals in the form of chopped or mauled fingers. Where there is and ai-e arranging for at least# part of their coverage with American themselves open to retaliation. no guard on a grinder, a wooden pusher should be provided to feed the firms. Practically all American merchant ships are* insured by Ameri­ It also makes things a little tough grinder. That way fingers won't be accidently put into the grinding can companies. for the Union at contract time. screw. 4> 4* •4' He also made arrangements with Watch The Reefer Doors ~ Daily dips in their own "swimming pool" are one of many attractions the captain of the ship to try to ' The large number of accidents in iceboxes in proportion to the actual for tankermen aboard a new Danish tanker, the Berta Dan. The pool, get some military scrip that could time spent in the box, makes them particularly dangerous. Most of w' lie small, (just 18 feet long) is a permanent installation aboard the be sent on behalf of_the crew to a them result from being struck by heavy reefer doors that will swing on vessel which is regularly employed on the Persian Gulf run. Seafarer who had to be hospital­ a-man in heavy weather. The weight of these doors usually makes such ized in Japan. injuries pretty severe ones. The best thing for the steward to do is to 4.4 4 The American tanker Pendleton, that broke in two off Cape Cod in Ferrara has been an SIU mem­ send two men to the box in rough seas, one man to hold the door open. February, 1952) ran into new difficulties when the salvaged bow ber for over four years, joining (n Finally, many accidents wiir take place in a ship's galley or store­ section ran aground while in tow. The bow was being hauled to the port, of New York January, room because of falling objects. Extra-special care should be taken at Fieldsboro, NJ, to be broken up for scrap when it grounded on a 1949. He's 32 years old and a na­ all times to keep objects from sliding or falling when the ship rolls, Delaware River sandbar. Salvagers are now cutting pieces off her tive of New York City. He sails on whether they are cases, pots and pans, coffee makers or any other with cutting torches to lighten the ship for refloating. movable object commonly used in a galley. deck. Burly ACTiON Speak Up, WiUie BM Bernard Seaman �•rvv. ••'^vf' .''"^''<v SEAFA:RERS LOG Jane 12, 195S Pare SeTenteea SIV Files For Election In Atlantic Oil Company AT SlU HEADQUARnRS 4th Av*. A 20th St. • Iroohlyn Swap yarns or watch the fights on television with your old ship­ mates at the Port O' Call—YOUR union-owned and union-operatedbar. Bring your friends — where you're always welcome. And the tab won't fracture that payoff. OWNED AND OPERATED by th* SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ATUNTIC AND GUIF DISTRICT A.F.L Seafarer Prepares For Solo Transatlantic Try (Continued from page 5) on trial runs and says that it has held the vessel very steady on her course. Canned Goods Stored Stocking and equipping the ship for such an ambitious voyage has been quite a problem. Kivikoski has stored up canned goods almost exclusively making use of modern canned concentrates. He has ten pounds of canned powdered eggs, 20 pounds of canned bacon, a large stock of canned bread as well as packaged Swedish bread similar to Rye Krisp, canned potatoes, pow­ dered and evaporated milk, pow­ dered cream for coffee, canned franks and beans, meatballs and spaghetti, and similar items. Also aboard are smoked hams, salamis and sausages as well as 100 cans of V-8 vegetable juice. "I like it very much," he said, "and find it quite nutritious." Sugar, salt, powdered coffee, cocoa, jam peanut butter and other staples complete the list. In addition just before he sails he will stock up on margarine and fresh vegetables. He even has a supply of vitamin pills. Kivikoski has two water tanks which will carry 40 gallons, plus lifeboat emergency rqjions of water in cans. He intends to use very little water, relying on the cann^ juices and doing most of his cook­ ing in a pressure cooker which is very sparing of water. Washing In Sea Water He's been washing his clothes in sea water, for some time now and finds modern detergents very ef­ fective in making suds out of sea water. He .also has 20 gallons of gasoline for the engine and kero­ sene for the Primus stove. A good deal of the work he has been doing consists of making or picking up spare parts—spares for all parts of the stove and engine, spare cleats, plus five additional sails and extra cordage. After he gets to England he in­ tends to gb to Finland via France, Qermany, Denmark and Sweden. He hopes to sail across Sweden from Gotenberg, through the chain qf lakes and inland canals; first I was going to tj^e the southern route," he said, "b|t^|here is an old skipper around here who is very familiar with the North Atlantic. He said I would be better off there during the summer be­ cause I would have a very few hours of darkness to contend with at this tinie of the year. "I Intend to ride the Gulf Stream practically all the way across. I am going up the coast on the outer side of the Grand Banks. When I get to 50 degrees north latitude, I will try to go straight across to Lands End." If all goes well, he will leave the boat with his family and fly back. He will ship through the winter and hopes to sail the boat back next summer. His last ship was the Wild Ranger (Waterman). One of the last things he did before leaving was to pay up his book for the full year of 1953. I've been a union man all the time I sailed," he said. "I was in the Finnish union and unions of other countries before coming to the US. I'm happy to have sailed with the SlU, because without the SIU contract I could never have saved up enough money to make this trip." AFL Far E. Rep. 'Best Anti-Red' "America's most effective onman fire brigade fighting Com­ munism in Asia," is Dick Devetall, AFL representative in the Far East, according to the St. Louis PostDispatch. The paper's Tokyo correspondent, Ernie Hill, wrote. that Deverall, with "a paltry $1,000 a month," does a better job of fighting the Red's propaganda than Radio Free Asia and all the official agencies out there. Deverall, says the paper, does this by attending union meetings throughout the Orient, by answer­ ing the questions of Red agitators and by raising bitTnt questions at these meetings gbout trade unions in Russia and JSoviet territory. The paper alsQ praisedt Deverall's anti- (Continued from page 3) at the thought of an election. At one "exclusive", meeting of a hand­ ful of AMEU men on the Yeager, an AMEU man, John Jacobs, pro­ posed that any individual who stood watch for an SIU man should be expelled forthwith from the AMEU. Bosun Mike Shinuta amended the motion to the effect that they should be thrown off the ship. (Subsequently wiser heads swiped the minutes off the ship's bulletin board so that the evidence would be destroyed.) Hundreds Withdrew The AMEU had already been staggering under a flood of signed withdrawals from their own mem­ bership who were disgusted by the inability of the company-dominat­ ed union to deliver, aivd^ who, for the first time, had a chance to get in with a legitimate union. The Gals Win Right To Wear Shorts Feeling the importance of fringe benefits, some 63 gal telephone op­ erators in Gulfport, Miss., staged a 26-hour walkout in 92 degrees of heat to win the right from the Southern Bell Telephone Co. to wear shorts on the job. "The gals, all members of the CIO Communications Workers, finally reached an agreement with the company that permits them to wear shorts while on the job, but prohibits bare midriffs and re­ quires them to put on skirts be­ fore leaving the building. Under the agreement, the com­ pany also agreed to serve "refresh­ ing drinks when needed," to place tubs of ice in front of electric fans and to make "proper adjustments of fans and windows." AMEU's "leadcrman" (that's the title under which the company keeps him on the payroll) had already received over 200 with­ drawals, via the SIU. Since AMEU records as of Au­ gust, 1952, before the SIU an­ nounced its drive, showed a peak membership of 550, the withdraw­ als which -the SIU has on record, al­ ready amount to 40 percent of the entire AMEU membership. This contrasts with the SIU's 583 signed pledges in the 750-man fleet. Or­ ganizing headquarters has been informed that another huge bloc of withdrawals is on i^s way as a result of the election an­ nouncement, with Atlantic tankermen who are still technically members of the AMEU now open­ ly declaring their break with the company union. Resentment against the AMEU, fast-spreading in the fleet, was in­ tensified by the election announce­ ment. The company union had de­ clared that the SIU would never go for an election, nor would the SIU protect the men fired on charges. It has been given the lie on both counts now, and Atlantic men are up-in-arms over the re­ peated falsehoods they have been fed by the AMEU. Company Yielding Contrary to the AMEU's phony propaganda, the SIU has received unofficial word that the company stands ready to yield on individual unfair labor charges. It is prepar­ ing, according to reliable informa­ tion, to provide reinstatement, back pay, or both for men fired out of the fleet for union activity. In one instance, the back pay will run as high as $2,000. Company representatives, with the costly Cities Service lesson flresh in their minds, evidently want no repetition of the $150,000 back wage bill that CS was hit with. Cities Service had to shell out the money to men fired from their fleet during the SIU organiz­ ing campaign at that company. Formal hearings on. the SIU's election petition are scheduled for June 30, at the Bankers Security Building, Philadelphia, where the NLRB regional office is located. Pending the hearings, the Union is drafting proposals as to the com­ position of the voting unit and the eligibility of voters. It is assumed that the company and the AMEU are doing the same. The SIU is making every effort to assure a speedy election so that Atlantic tankermen can "get out from under" at the earliest possi­ ble date and receive the benefits of an SIU Union contract. Co. Pays, Finds 65 is Not Old It cost the Royal Typewriter Co. at Hartford, Conn., an even $60,000 to learn that age should not be the determining factor in retirenient from work. The company retired 18 employ­ ees on their 65th birthday, and the CIO Auto Workers Local 937 main­ tained that, since the people were able to perform their duties, they should have been permitted to con­ tinue work. After long negotiations, the dis­ pute went into arbitration and the result was that 14 of the workers were ordered restored to work with "full seniority and all other rights," and to receive "full pay for the time he would have normally worked for the company from the date he was retired to the date of restoration to work." The back pay added up to $60,000. Widen Fight For Savannah (Continued from page 3) pital has already stopped admitting new patients, the announcement said, "and will be closed as soon as patients now being treated there are transferred to other USPHS hospitals." The patients there have been given their choice of New Orleans, San Francisco, Manhattan Beach or Seattle hospitals. However, this means they have to give up the ideal conditions for tubercular patients that they have had at Fort Stanton. 'Ideal iPlace' There, the long-term patients were able to live comfortably in two-man cabins. The U^RHS it­ self has said that "the- Fort Stan­ ton hospital is considered an ideal place for treatment ... of tuber­ culosis." It went on to say that, "The climate ... is high and dry alld the sun shines over 350 days every year. The winters are mild and summers have warm days and cool nights. At this altitude, the low barometric pressure is believed to be helpful in treating tubercu­ losis as it makes the task of ex­ pansion and contraction of the lungs easier. The air is clean and had more oxygen per cubic foot than at sea level. The isolation contributes peace and quiet." None of these benefits can be found in New Orleans, San Fran­ cisco, Manhattan Beach or Seattle. In addition, the USPHS admits that, as recently as 1949, over $20,000 was spent on the installa­ tion of modern x-ray and flu«»x)scopiq apparatus, in addition.tp the her, equipment • and many buildings that make up the hos­ pital. •No Other' SIU Hospital Delegate A. McGuigan at Fort Stanton has told the LOG that, "there isn't another hospital any place in this country where we can get the climate and the treatment that we get here. Here, we've got a lot better chance of getting well quicker." Another patient at Fort Stanton, Hawthorne B. Taylor, raises an­ other question. Taylor sent clip­ pings to the LOG from local news­ papers telling about the battle that the cattlemen in that area are wag­ ing over obtaining Government grazing land. Then, Taylor added, the Fort Stanton hospital contains about 27,727 acres, much of which is prime grazing land that has been used for the herd of cattle belong ing to the hospital. Taylor also pointed out that clos­ ing the hospital "means abolishing a small city in itself, as well as a third class postoffice, and disrupt­ ing many of the other towns in the vicinity which have many residents working at the hospital." Bookkeeping Taylor added the fact that, thj'ough Government bookkeeping, the operation of Fort Stanton was made to seem more expensive than it really is. The hospital raises almost all the beef, veal, pork, milk and cream that it uses. Taylor feays all the hospital's operating ex­ penses are taken from the Hospital Fund, but the money made from the sale of cattle, hogs and horses raised here is credited to the Gov­ ernment's Qeneral Fund and not credited b^pi^l. books, it makes it look as if the "hospital costs about $150,000 more than it really costs." The closing of the Savannah hos­ pital would mean a terrible blow to American seamen, since it is the only USPHS hospital available be­ tween Norfolk, Va., and New Or­ leans, La., a distance of over 1,000 miles by the most direct air route. Seafarers with non-emergency in­ juries would have to travel hun­ dreds of miles to these hospitals to get treatment if the Savannah hos­ pital is closed. _ The importance of the Savannah hospital is shown by the fact that, even though it may be cut, it is carrying an over-capacity load of patients, and has been crowded for some time. With a normal capacity of 117 beds, its daily load averages 123 patients. Originally, Mrs. Hobby had pro­ posed a cut of $1,700,000 in the hospital budget and the closing of Savannah, Fort Stanton and Cleve­ land. The House made the cut $3,288,000 which would mean two more hospitals to be closed— Memphis and Detroit. These cuts are only a part of the many slashes in the budget for health and edu­ cation services. Money for research and treatment of tuberculosis and venereal diseases has also been drastically reduced. If these hospitals are closed, it will mean a total of 14 USPHS hospitals that have been closed since World War II. This is more than half of the hospitals originally in operation, and any further clos­ ings, it is feared, will come dan­ gerously close to wrecking the entire inarine hospital program. -r. AAA * AAVAA �Pare Eirhteea S EA FARERi- LOG Jdae 12, 19SS 53 Years In ^Brotherhood Of S^a' Spanned By Team Of Father, Son That aound takea about five sec­ Toads art rather clumsy in their onds to travel one mile through actions and movements and appar­ There are a number of SIU men who can rightfully claim the title'of "oldtimer,'^ and who the air? If a storm is four miles ently they swallow their loose now are seeing their records of long Union affiliatipn continued into a second generation. away from us, we would hear the outer skin in an effort to free But few, if any, of these father-and-son combinations'can match the record of Nils Hanstvedt thunder.about 20 seconds after we themselves from it. The toad nor* see the lightning. If the air we mally molts or sheds its outer skin and his son, Alfred, who ships^ • breathe were hydrogen, instead of several times during the year. in the deck department. the heavier mixture of nitrogen • 4^ » For, between them, the two and oxygen, we should hear the That SIU agreements require Hanstvedts have a membership thunder about five seconds after that any man leaving a ship shall, record which spans more than half the flash. upon request, be given a slip show* a century—53 years, to be exact— ^ ing the reason for his termination and which goes back to 1900, when That there was one Queen of of employment? This clause was the elder Hanstvedt received his England who never was in England included in new contracts to insure IMTobationary membership book in at all? The wife of Richard the that men who leave a vessel due to the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, in Lionhearted, Queen Berengaria, no fault of their own can apply for San Francisco, from Andy Furunever did*set foot on English soil. and receive unemployment insur­ seth, who was then the secretary She and the King were married in ance. of SUP, SIU's parent organization. Italy in the year 1191 while Rich­ 4^ 4>'' 4) ard was taking part in the cru­ This book, together with other That men's side whiskers are sades. He returned to England once called "sideburns" interesting information showing after a man thereafter, but she never went named Biirni^des? The how seamen fared during those style was there. They never'hit it off too earliest days of maritime imion or­ set by A. E. Burnside, a Civil War well aiwway. ganization, young Hanstvedt ob­ general who wore his whiskers that it 4> $1 tained when, for the first time in way. The fact that these whiskers That disabled Seafarers over 65 are 13 years, he visited his home In on the side of the face led to years of age can collect Federal Bergen, Norway, and was reunited the switch on the name. Social Security payments and SIU with his 77-year-old father and the 4 4 4) disability benefits at the same other members of his family. That an ear of corn always has time? With the $25 weekly SIU Also Is Constitution an even number of rows of ker­ disability benefit, their monthly in­ More than simply a membership come ,could run up to a maximum nels? The number of roWs of ker­ book, the document now in young nels on a normal ear of corn ranges of $236, all tax free. Hanstvedt's possession is also a from eight to 26, depending to t 4. copy of the con­ At left is Nils Hanstvedt as he appeared when sailing SUP in the some extent on the variety of corn. That the highest point of land stitution and by­ early 1900s. At right, as the 77-year-old seaman is today. Picture in the New World is Mount Acon­ Good ears of corn with an odd laws of SUP, as was taken at Hanstvedt's home in Bergen, Norway, when his sea­ cagua on the Chile-Argentina bor­ number of rows of kernels are adopted in 1891, farer son, Alfred, visited him. * der? It has an altitude of 22,834 scarcer than four-leaved clovers. and it shows that 4 4 4 feet above sea level. Mount McKinin those days the member losing his clothes or be­ which took him to South America, ley in Alaska, with an altitude of That Seafarers shall collect room longings in a shipwreck, and a $75 South Africa and then Alexandria. pay of seamen at all times when a In Alexandria, he ran into a 20,300 feet, is the highest point in allowance was very meager burial benefit. vessel is in drj'dock overnight? North America* itself. Of interest also is"the record of couple of his old shipmates who as compared with Under SIU agreements, they are t. present-day Un­ his voyages which the elder Hanst­ told him that a man had died allowed $4 per night when re­ That the common toad swallows vedt noted on the flap of his book, the ship and that most of quired to sleep ashore. Hanstvedt, Jr. ion wage scales, and which- shows he made trips on aboard the other men had jumped ship in its own skin several times a year? and that seamen enjoyed few of the physical con­ the revenue cutter Daniel Man­ Lidia. Married American Girl veniences, on ship or ashore, en­ ning, from New Vork to San Fran­ Enjoying That California Sun cisco and Bering Strait, on the For the next four years, during joyed by Seafarers today. army transport Sherman and on most of the war, Hanstvedt con­ What is most interesting in the the Logan, Niagara and Mabel tinued to ship on Norwegian ves­ book, perhaps, is the scale of Rose. sels, but in 1945, while he was in wages adopted by SUP in 1891. Men signing on steam schooner^ After several years of sailing Houston, Tex., he met and mar­ trading to outside ports, for in­ around the world under the SUP ried an American girl, and he then stance, received $50 a month, while banner, however, Hanstvedt re­ wrote the Norwegian consulate men on sailing vessels bound for turned to Norway where he bought and asked to be released from that Mexican, Central American, South tv o tugs, converted them iHto fish­ coimtry's service because he felt American and Australian ports re­ ing boats, and from then on en­ he could not support'a wife on a ceived $30 a month. Men on other gaged in fishing, assisted by all Norwegian seaman's wages. His release c^me the following runs received amounts between the members of his family. year, in '46, arid it was then he Started Early these two extremes, depending on the type of vessel and the ports So it was that Alfred found him­ obtained an SIU work permit in visited. Men on sailing vessels self around boats almost from the Houston and signed on the Rock­ bound for Siberia, for instance re­ day he was bom, in 1918. By the land Victory (Waterman) carrying ceived $35 a month. time he was 16 he was sailing on cattle to Greece. In '47 he received book and signed on for an 11Overtime pay for these men Norwegian coastal vessels, but it his month run to Korea and Japan, ranged between 40 and 50 cents an was not until 193?, when he was and it was while there that he ap­ 21, that he made his first foreign hour, with only Sundays and holi­ plied for a visa to enter the States days counted as overtime on most trip. runs, although on coastal steamers The following year, while aboard as an immigrant. But it was not in the freight and passenger trade a Norwegian ship, Hanstvedt had until Christmas Eve of 1951, when Left to right, Mike Michalik, relief steward; Carlo Durand, saloon a nine-hour day was in effect. a small dog as a pet, but the dog he was again in Yokohama, that he mess; Harvey Smith, ship'f delegate, and Jerry Reardon, crew messThere was also a great difference was swept overboard and drowned, obtained the visa and entered this man, smile for photographer as the Tidewater Associated pulls into between the benefits enjoyed by and Hanstvedt decided that was a country in February, 1952. Ventura, Calif. During all the years he had been Seafarers today and yesterday, the bad luck omen. Consequently, away from Nonyay—since 1939— book shows. In fact, this early SUP when the ship reached Panama, he constitution lists only two major left it, and a few days later signed Hanstvedt had wanted to return to benefits—a $50 benefit for any on a .Norwegian gasoline tanker see his father, mother, and two LOG-A-RHYTHM; brothers and five sisters. But ail the while the fear of not being able to get back to the States had deterred him. OF PROBATIONARY MEMBERSHIP* Back to Norway —01 in— By M. Dwyer Now, however, with his legal en­ try settled,, Hanstvedt obtained a v/orkaway's berth on a Norwegi^ HeedquMtersi a W. OeriMr But Md MIHIOII StrMtt, Su FrmeiM* I will not say, and you must not say ; ; ship, went to Antwerp, and from AfllMad wlik lb* IM rnMiNO Ub«r ConatO He is dead, he has sailed awaj/r there drove to Bergen in the car he had taken with him from the With a cheery smile and a wave of his hand States. Received from.4^!^ He has sailed far off to a distant land. After an eight-month stay in Think not of him, in death, with a tear. Norway, Hanstvedt came back to For a true seaman knows not fear. New York as a passenger aboard a He has charted a course which we all must sail Norwegian vessel, then signed on ..Color of Syes/ • -i T? the Gulf Water (Mar-Trade) for a Though our hearts he heavy and our courage fait five-month run„ to Okinawa and Cdor of Hsir>^>^nyfX.Bmld. ^i^f^^rNadvity Formosa. I will not say, and you must not say This trip, on which he was ship's He is dead, he has sailed away, , V I «f doOwi ia I • Vnm ^fm Paoos^UM Ai MMiHni delegate, was Hanstvedt's most re­ Across the ocean's mighty foam, latwaddaw 'tottSrr attraima UJ cent one, and he has no immediate Beyond the horizon, where seagulls roam. j; plans about signing oh again. He He has sailed to the port of no return, is. however, looking forward to Though his memory lingers and our hearts still yearn. two things—^to getting his Ameri­ Above Is reproduction of SUP membership card, signed by Andy When the Greatest Skipper called, he could hot stay, can citizenship, and tp getting back Furusetb, given Nils Hanstvedt in 1900. Because Americans found Yet he loved life so, in his oum special toay. ' to Norway again next year to help bis name hard to pronounce, Hanstvedt sailed under name of Nels his parents mark their Golden Think riot of him in gric/, 1 pray, • Nelsen. LFor he is not dead^ he has sailed away. W.ei(idiDg.^8oniy{ersar3r, He Has Sailed Away Sailors' Union of the . • I �Xmie 12, ms SEAFARERS ^OG Wagm Nln«lcc«r 'Roun(dabout By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor Photography py Infra red radiation is nearly 50 years old but it yet has to take its rightful place in the widening horizon of pictoriai effec­ tiveness. ' When infra red sheet and roll film became commercially available around 1930, many people thought that it had just been discovered. Since then its peculiar properties have been used mostly in medical and criminal research, in aerial survey, or for the restoration of old paintings. Photographers have yet to discover its value in portraying striking scenes. We generally think of the spectrum as Including only those colors visible to the human -eye, because we can't see the ultraviolet nor the infra red. But both are being used in photography today. Until 1900 all film available was blind to most colors, responding only to ultraviolet, violet, blue and blue-green. When the addition of certain dyes gave us orthochromatic film, the camera's vision was enlarged to include green, yellow and yellow-green. Th^n came panchromatic film with an additional sensitivity to orange and red. Infra red is an extension of film sensitivity, using invisible rays still farther down the spectrum. The film is blind to yellow and green, but shares the response of other films to ultraviolet, violet and blue. By using a red filter these rays are absorbed so that only the effect of infra red will be recorded on the film. -The effects produced are remarkable for strong contrast. Having few Infra red rays, the skies become intensely dark and clouds stand out white against them. Water becomes dark, again in contrast to the land­ scape which shows an infinitely varied scale of tonal qualities. Sunlit grass and the leaves of trees turn white, as though snow-covered. In Haze is no barrier to infra red, wliich sees right through it, clearing the camera's vision for new distances and bringing far mountain peaks and horizons within its range, way beyond the capacity of the human eye. It will demonstrate to the user how much haze is often present when he is completely unaware of its existence. Anyone can get good results with this film by observing the recommendations of the manu­ facturer. Infra red rays come to a focus in a plane slightly-behind that in which visible light is focused, so a slight amount of extension.is recom­ mended after focusing. This amount is 1/200 of the focal length of the lens. However, if you close down quite small the depth of field will cover this slight amount. One of infra red's neatest tricks is turning day into night, complete with the feeling of moonlight. The movie industry makes standard use of this feat and this explains those beautiful "night" scenes that they get. Seafarer^s Son Is Youngest Of High Schools Graduates He won't be on a ship, but Seafarer George Golden will really be floating on the night of June 25, for that is the night his oldest son, Sherman, will be graduated from high school. Many boys are „ graduated-* from high school each year, of last March, is a member of the course. But when a boy class of '53 at Lafayette High graduates as the youngest member of a class of more than 400—well, that is something to smile about, and George Golden is smiling these days^ Sherman, who only turned 16 School, in Brooklyn, and will re­ ceive his diploma in the gradua­ tion exercises in Prospect Park. But graduating the youngest member of his class is not Sher­ man's only accomplishment. In addition, he completed his high schofl career in tWo and a half years—a year and a half before his time. Looking Toward College Right now, of course, Sherman The SEAFARERS LOG prides is looking for­ itself on the fact that it doesn't ward to his grad­ often make an error, but cases of uation day. But mistaken identity do occur some­ he is looking be­ times, and such a mix-up occurred yond that, too, to in the issue of May 1 when we September, when he hopes to be able to enter col­ lege and prepare himself for a ca­ reer either in Golden law, accounting or business. Also, he is hoping to obtain one of the four SIU scholarships which .are awarded annually, and which provide up to $6,000 for a full fourSteward Engineer year course of study at the college Gardner Gardner of their choice for Seafarers and identified second assistant engi­ their children. ~ neer Frank Gardner as steward As for Sherman's father, Geor.ge Frank Gardner. —well, he has only one immediate The confusion' arose when we goal in view, and that is to remain printed a Idtter stating that stew­ ashore until he sees that diploma ard Frank Gardner had entered in his son's hand. "I expect this the USPHS hospital on Staten to be the happiest night of my Island after getting off the Mae life," -he says, "and I wouldn't miss (Bull). This was correct, but un­ it for anything in the world." fortunately we printed with the George, who's been sailing SIU letter a picture of engineer Gard­ for the past three years, and ships ner. in the stewards department, lives Gardner, the engineer. w»s at at 2225 60th Street, in Brooklyn, sea aboard the Strathcape (Strath- and has one other son, Clark, who more) at the time. is going ;pn six. Xame Ms Satne —Face MsnH *«*#> Vw,' .• - With Seafarers LiAbove, Senorlta Helen Gallardo, of San Juan, helps OS J. A. (Mac) Mcintosh of Morning Light (Waterman) celebrate vessel's last night in Puerto Rican port before entering European service. Ji ^ • At right, oiler Bill Holloway (back camera) and wiper Jose Colls (right) join bosun and second electrician for poker game aboard Alcoa Partner (Alcoa). Photo was submitted by wiper Jerry Chalken. Above, members of the crew of the Young America (Water­ man) help to mark the opening of a new seamen's club in Yokohama. Left to right are Wayne Houx, Glen Bane, Pat Ryan and Carl De Marco. Ryan submitted the shot. Nick Gorash, night cook and baker aboard the Afoundria, displays some of his products. But We Kuow 2Plu»2I»4 Seafaring men who read the LOG are showing interest in many of the paper's feature items, if a recent letter from Anjan Nordlund can be held typical. In it Nordlund ques­ tions an answer to the Quiz Corner, of the May 29 issue. Quiz Corner can be found in every edition, and is pat­ terned after question-and-answer features found in daily newspapers. Nordlund thinks 24 hours.js closer to the correct answer, rather than 16, for the ques­ tion; "If a man-and-a-half can build a houo-e-and-a-half in a day-and-a-half, how long will it take six men to build four houses?" The proposition breaks dow.i to one man being able to build one house in one day (24 hoprs); therefore, six men can build that house in one-sixth the time, or ^our hours. Four houses to be built under those conditions total 164iours of labor, according to the figuring of LOG calcula­ tors.' Whetlier you think we are right or wrong,' don't hesitate to write in to the editor and let him know" about if. The LOG stands ready to be correcte^-or, like^ Caesar, buried, if not praised. The Seafarers who feed the Seatrain New Jersey take time to pose for a picture taken by Leonard Bailey, oUer. Left to right are: Sammy Johnson, steward; Jerry, messman; the chief cook; Jimmy Waldron, messman; Barney, messman, and the third cook. Quiz Corner (1) California is known as the: (a) Sunshine State, (b) Golden State, (c) Empire State. (2) In astrology there are how many Signs in the zodiac (a) 12, ib) 1(J, (c) 14? (3) If a player makes six hits in 24 times at bat, what is his baiting average (a) .450, (b) .750, (c) .250? (4) What decade was known as the American Clipper ship Era (a) 1820's, (b) 1830's (c) 1850's? • (5) In seaman's language what does "spice the main brace" mean? (6) If h equals altitude and area equals bh over 2, what is the area of a triangle whose base is three feet and its altitude five feet? (7) Approximately how many square feet are in an acre (a) 52,100, (b) 43,560, (c) 56,010? . . (8) What number is missing in the following series 14. 23, 32, .. 50? <9) If A IS traveling west at 50 mph and B is going 35 mph in an easterly direction, how tar apart will they be at the end of six hours if B stops to eat for 48 minutes? (10) The President receives a salute of 21 guns. How many guns are fired for the sovereign of a foreign state? (Quiz Answers on Page 25.) I �SgA»AnEBS €Oe ' Jma IS, mt Leads His Crew On A Merry Chase By Spfkk Marltn Down in Philadelphia a small been placed in the Yankees' AlUe baseball counter-revolution is in Reynolds. . The Japan to Korea shuttle can get to be a pretty dull run after a while, but according the making. A reformed Ameri­ Actually the practice of lifting to Daniel Piccerelli, chief steward, things can sure get interesting on the Japanese end can Leaguer named Steve O'Neill a pitcher the moment he gets.into now managing the Phillies is actu­ trouble is in large part an unjusti­ especially if you have a wandering skipper. " 4 ally permitting his pitchers to fin­ fied fad with managers. It's all right Piccerelli's ship, the Anne-* out looking for the captain—and Butler (Bloomfield), was run­ Yokohama and get 'the money to our draw. We stopped at all the ish games that they start even in if the ball club happens to have a ning ammunition, gasoline and give the crew a draw. Piccerelli spots where the skipper usually instances where they give up a few really standout relief pitcher who is tremendously effective over a stores to Korea, and calling back at says the captain picked up 800,000 could be found, and the story was runs. Yokohama at the time. Now, as all yen at the agent's office—and then the same at each place: 'He was JusL last week, O'Neill rode all short haul. Otherwise all the man­ the way with Jim Konstanty, when ager is doing is yanking a starting Seafarers know, Yokohama has be­ decided to take the long way back here, but he just left'.' The crew/got in touch with the eight nins were scored against pitcher for a bullpen resident of come a very interesting and scenic to the ship. him. The Phils won the game too, inferior ability. Likely as not the town during recent years. "The, crew got tired of waiting agent, and told him what happened, nine to eight. relief man gets his ears pinned Well, says Piccerelli, the skipper after a while," he says, "and really ^d then continued to look for the In days gone by that few, except back in short order. captain. decided that he'd go down to the started to get mad. Finally, the Even with a good reliever "The agent sent word to the greybeards, remember, it was ex­ agent's office, when they got into ship's delegate and myself went company about the whole thing, pected a pitcher would finish a around, it's poor judgment to pull and the company quickly told him game under his own steam. Teams a starter in the early innings be­ to get another batch of money and didn't always carry ten to a dozen cause he has run into a squall. Over The Coffee Cups In Holland to have the chief mate give us our moundsmen then. That's not to The starter is obviously not tired draw right away," he says. "Then say that relief pitching wfis un­ after pitching two' or three in­ the agent got in touch with the known. But if a pitcher had a nings. Chances are. good that he couple of runs scored against him can work out of the situation Army's CID and and a couple of men on base, the under his own power. If it's late told them that manager would let him 'work his in the game and the pitcher is the captain was way out of the inning; carrying 800,000 worn out, or if he simply can't lo­ Weak Second SMng yen. cate the plate, it's another story O'Neill is apparently trying to again. But there is no justification "These guys got -make that the pattern for his for assuming that if two or three right on the job," pitching staff, out of necessity. men have hit safely in an inning, he says, "and His second-string pitching is so everybody else coming to the plate foimd the captain woefully vfreak that almost every will beat the pitcher's brains in. in almost no time. time he's been forced to lift a They're really on Further, we're convinced that Piccerelli starter the dam has broken. the ban. In all, he the quick managerial yank is In recent years, there have been largely responsible for the failure, missed two draws and we didn't few starting pitchers whom a man­ of more jjoung pitchers to develop see him for eight days. v "Yokohama was a great place, ager will string along with fw a into seasoned performers. Brook­ though, and we had a fine time. full nine innings come what may. lyn is the guiltiest club in this re­ I'd just like,to pass along some in­ One of them though is Robin Rob­ spect. That's why, year after year, formation on Japanese stores to erts, O'Nefll's meal ticket, who has the club comes up with half a doz­ stewards. The milk and ice cream finished every game he started so en promising prospects who fade are fine. We picked up some ev^ry far this year. Another is Warren by the wayside. They simply never time that we hit Japan, and nobody Spahn, who is usually permitted get a chance to build up the nec­ ever'got sick from it. The Army plenty of leeway before' being essary confidence and competitive and the MSTS both approve the yanked. Similar confidence has ability to worjk out of a jam. milk and ice cream available oyer here, and we've used it all the On The Jean La Fitte in Pusan time. "Bloomfield is a good outfit to sail with anyway. We've had plenty of stot-es on this ship all the time. We've been out for almost five months, and we still have some frozen vegetables and good meats aboard. "And the cooks; Eddie Lamb, chief cook; Cecil DeCastro, night cook and baker, and Casimir Szymanski, third cook, are all doing a great job and putting good meals out for the crew. We haven't heard Left to right, Warfield, deck maintenance; Gremps, AB; Koralchuk, any complaints yet about the food On leave from the Wacosta (Waterman), crewmembers take it easy OS; Rogers, messman; King, deck maintenance, and Clarence, served aboard this tub.'* messman. In rear, at right, is Korean barber. and enjoy some of the attractions of Rotterdam, not the least of which are its coffee houses and its waitresses. It l.'i la ••r' Seafarer Sam Says fe---:. Jfe I ikifj•.wity i fyy VOLUh^%S OFT+4E 1952 9EAFARER& LOG AfZe- MOW AVAH-ABLS . ^EAFARPRS WflO WiSM TO ADP THIS PER/AANEAIT ReCORP OF THE SlU /M l9S2 TO THEIR. 6OOKSHELV/ES CAf^ ORPER THEM BV :W sy'*' • i||-^ m- • i&t- vy/Rm^^<^ THE EDITOR. f^RlCE-TWE CDSroF BINDIH6-H i-' . Polio Drivo Support Wins Crew Praise Once again Seafarers have dem­ onstrated their readiness to help others,, and once again, for their efforts, they have been- com­ mended. This time the occasion was the 1953 March of Dimes, and for their contrtbutioQS the crewmembers of the Alawai (Waterman) were praised by E. S. Sledge II, presi­ dent of the Mobile chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. "Today," Sledge Wrote Captain Beii Martin, the Alawai's skipper, "I was handed your check for $400, representing the contribution of the crew of Voyage 27 of the Ala­ wai to the 1953 March of Dimes. To say that we are pleased is a gross understatement. In October we received your check for $250, and the additional $400 now is really a wonclerful showing ofi sup­ port by you and your crew... "It gives me great pleasure to tell you that thi^ contribution en­ abled us to pass our collections of last year, and boosted our total col­ lections this year to over'$45;P00. "I want to convey to you and your crew the thanks of the entire Mobile chapter of the National Foundat ion lot Infantile Paralysis." , The LOG opens this column as on exchange for stewards, cooks, bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-known cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's chief cook Rudolph Michalek's recipe for chicken Paprikacash, a Hungarian dish. Chicken, says chief cook Rudolphf — Michalek, is usually one of the the meat is very tender. Then, take favorites of any crew, and they the- meat out of the pan. Add about like it even better when extra care an ounce of paprika, pepper and is used in the preparation of the salt to taste to the stock left in birds. the pan. Bring to a boil. Then take Sailing since 1914 in the steward off the stove and let cool slightly. department, Slichalek joined the Then, says Michalek, add a quart SIU back in 1945. of sour cream to thicken. If you Most of his time wish, you can use half sour cream has been spent and half sweet creSm. Mix this sailing passenger well, and use as the sauce or gravy vessels, and that for the meat. always means Serve this dish with either po­ special care in tatoes smothered in-parsley or rice, preparing foods. and a vegetable like broccoli. It's For the Hun­ the sort of recipe, says klichelak, garian dish of that usually proves very popular Chicken Paprikawith the crew of any shipi Michalek cash to feed an And, after almost 40 years of ex­ average crew of about 40 men, perience in sailing, in the steward Michalek" says to start with about department, and feeding the crews 10 fricassee chickens. Cut the of many ships as well Bs many pas­ chickens into about six or eight sengers, Michelak should have a parts. Then fry over a high flame good idea of whdt makes a crewin a pan with a little vegetable oil member happy. "In fact," says he, for about 15 or 20 minutes until "there's nothing like good food to well browned. — make a ship a happy ship and to Then, add about a gallon of make a voyage' pleasant. Special either chicken or beef stock to the dishes may take a little extra time, pan,"cover the pan well, and sim­ but they're worth it when they mer over a flow flame for about help make things happier aboard two and a half or three hours, until the ship.'- �n'-•f- u, usi AmC^Han PairoimeH Tops To the Editon A few days ago, I went' to the library cf "the Robin Doncaster, searching for something to read. Among the interesting reading material, the title of one book in particular held my attention— "The Importance of Living." The title is plain enough, but what is -living? Lots of familiar little incidents,which happen every day? Some of these are .damned Irritating, 'especially when you know they don't have to happen. How many times have, you At­ lantic men waited in line on pay­ day, signed^for your pay, signed articles and finally received a sealed brown envelope, only to find no overtime? This makes you prettjr sore, after having put in time on a wet, dreary sea, with nothing to look forward to but a measly 18 hours in port. But, If you complain too loudly, it'll be worse next payday. Patrolman Changes This This happens time and again. But It doesn't have to, when you have an SIU patrolman on your side. He's the guy who settles beefs and argues for you. He's the guy who makes sure^ou get the money that's coming to you. Fur­ thermore, it's his Job to see that a ship has ample supplies and stores of superior grade and to mi^ce sure the gear is in working order. Compare this with Atlan­ tic's hodgepodge method. Yes, it's pretty important to live. And one of the people who makes living less irritating and more pleasant is a patrolman— the SIU type. Be sure you get yours. Leon V. Kolarch SEAFAUERS LOG Fai» lVeii<r*«iM TIER S Above, crewmembers of the La Salle (Waterman) make friends with two young passengers as ship returns from Germany and Eng­ land. Left to right are Steve Guggin, Mario Caralejo, Bob Allen and Bay Alvarez, shown with Cathy and Zibelle Kietzmann. At left, Andy Boney helps make things ships))ape.. passengers Pais lyn who also deserves a pat on the Of LAdSaile Crew Todag^s Seamen Proud Of Craft To the Editor: Most of us, who have been go­ ing to sea for any length of time, know what hardships our Union had in getting the conditions we have today, but little do we real­ ize how through these conditions our social lifsk^was molded. In the days when the .ship op­ erators had control of v/ages and conditions, a seaman was thought of as Just a tramp, one whom no decent girl wanted to be seen with, one who didn't care about his ap­ pearance or responsibilities in life, and who spent all his money—what little he got-:=as soon as he reached port. He was a lonely man, shunned by the public. Seaman's Work Vital But through the years of con­ stant struggle and battles by our Union, conditions of seamen grad­ ually improved. People began to realize and feel the power of great men like Andrew Furuseth; they learned that men sailing below are intelligent and worthy of respect. A seaman is in-eplacer.ble; he is needed to carry on the world's trade and every country in the world depends on him. He earns his wages honestly and works hard for his money. He is away from his home and loved one.s and does not live in comfort, like those ashore. 'When the winds are strong and the seas' are high, in heavy rain ot' fog, his work does not stop. He docs not stop work in the hot Persian Gulf or in trop­ ical waters. The world's trade must go on and so must the sea­ man's task, no matter what dan­ gers lie ahead. A seaman is one who has knowledge of the world and its ways and understanding of people. "today a seaman has everything to be proud of. He can dress bet­ ter than the average man. own his owTi car and home. He does not neglect his family but provides for them well. There may be a few squanderers; but they are found in all walks of life. J. D. Malazinsky if the Union goes ahead with the construction of a housing project, a combination living room-bedroom back—this is Dr. B. S. Posner, a To the Editor: plan be adopted, ^ithout the Sea­ dentist at 322 Ninth Street. I walk­ I am sending you these photos farer having to buy any furniture, ed into this Jolly fellow's office from San Diego, Calif., as the per­ there^ could be built-in provisions one day and told him I was a sea­ son developing them for me is on for a television set, a radio and a man and I had to have my teeth his way there.. phonograph, and space for record fixed as soon as possible. Two days albums, etc., since all these items, These pictures were taken later my teeth were fixed. when bought separately, are quite aboard the LaSalle, of the Water­ Morris J. Black man line, and show some of the expensive. A built-in closet, with 4 4 4 passengers . we had aboard from drawers of all kinds in addition to Germany and England and they the usual clothing space, would eliminate the need for a lot of the were really a wonderful bunch. kind of furniture that takes away 'They asked for pictures of us from the good looks of a living To the Editor: Just a few lines to let my bx- and in return I told them I would room or bedroom. The modem shipmates know that I am sta­ have some pictures put in our sofa beds are not only comfortable tioned on this lonesome island of Union paper and that when they but beautiful and usable pieces of were" printed I would send them furniture for a Jiving room. 4" 4" 4* Okinawa, and I would like to hear some copies. from them. Can Live Wdl Steve Guggin Will you please send me the In this way, those who, like my­ 4 *4 4 LOG so I can. keep up with the self, cannot afford to pay the rent To the Editor: Union's affairs. I hope Atlantic on a large apartment, can live just This is to let you know that the will soon be under the SIU flag, as' well in a smaller one. In addi­ Marven (International Nav.) has too. tion, I would like to suggest that one of the best crews I have ever PFC Clin O'Leary all built-in features be equipped To the Editor: sailed with. All the hands are Pro Co. 452 APO 719 good hard workers, all are good -e/o Postmaster I believe most members favor with siiding doors, which are more friends, and there has not been San Francisco, CaL the idea of an SIU housing project, convenient and do not take up one argument,' except' in fun, by (Ed. note: Your name has- been and this could be proved if they space that could be used for furni­ 4 4 4 any member of added to our mailing list; you voill all were to write their opinions to ture. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the crew or the receive the LOG every two weeks the LOG. This is even true of officers. as published.) single or widowed members, many for one of the apartments, and Our captain, of whom -prohably remember writ­ would like to have my name put 4 4 4 too, thinks a ing in favor of the Welfare Plan. on the waiting list for four rooms To the Editor: The captain of the Holystar has great deal of the (I'm proud to say that I was facing the street. now begun to carry his authority crew, and .told among the first) when many of us Luis A. Ramirez ashore. He has gone to some of the captain of thought this was an impossible To the Editor: the proprietors of the local pubs the Ocean Star The following poem was written dream. and told them not to serve certain that he not only w >•••• .-sit in-honor of Father's Day; New York is the biggest port, members of the crew. The MPs had the b es t Hudkins the busiest in the world, but be­ "DAD" at'the gate told the crew that they crew he had ever cause of the uncertainty in ship­ could stay out after 10 PM as long sailed with but the best crew In A simple three-letter word is all ping during World War II, many To denote the presence of one as they were inside the gate. But the whole Far East. He goes all seamen moved to smaller towns. To the Editor: Whose sense of humor and love the captain insists on bed check at out for hi^ men. Due to the housing shortage, Throughout the Atlantic organiz-. 10 o'clock. .A.t this time the mate -for fun Of course, we all mourn the loss many of these have not returned.- ing drive the AMEU had an oppor­ usually wakes the men who are of Brother Sherwin, and we each Brighten every nooTc and corner This shortage is even more acute tunity to amend itself and give the asleep. Several times some of them put in $3.45 for flowers and a mon­ Of home when the long day is than it seems. Those who are des­ done. ument for the beautiful cemetery, seamen their 12-bucks-worth. Rep­ thought it was time to get up and perate for an apartment, even go to work, only to be told they overlooking Yokohama, where he if they are dissatisfiei with the resentation Isn't only a myth with were being checked in for the Summer's in the airjbr fair has been laid to rest. neighborhood or the layout, find And Dad's day has come again. We have made two shuttle trips So bring his slippers and his pipe themselves paying from $500 to the AMEU; they hav^ been actual­ night. We should be able to col­ ly campaigning against it. lect OT for this—that would be a to South Korea, and will sail for And put them hear his sasy chair. $1,000 and up for furniture which, sure way of stopping the practice. The SHTs fil­ the West Coast in a few weeks, For he's the pipe-and-slippers type. taken together, would not bring an . Thanks to the article published leaving the doll-babies to the ing of. unfair la­ offer of $100 from the nearest in the LOG we are now getting elements of time. bor charges in Start a fire in the hearth second-hand shop. our legal allotment of cigarettes— Robert Hudkiu To take the chill off all the earth); behalf of Atlantic Bribes Needed the first time that the captain has Ship's delegate seamen against Sing songs of tenderness and love not disputed anything that ap­ ARCO has In other cases, bonus money With words that his worth will t 4 4^ peared in our Union paper. howls must be paid, ranging from' $50 to brought hold. $200. Occasionally, you can find a from the AMEU And it exceeds the purest gold. Army Goods Aboard vacant apartment or a house chairman and his With regard to pilfered Army Hundreds of days and thousands where the owner or renting agent -die-hard follow­ To the Editor: cargo—there are about five and a of hours— Wemer I brought nine shirts to the I have rriine and you have yours— will not consider renting to a sea­ ers. The latest half containers of grease, solvents was by Garden Cleaners at 681 Fourth When memories of times long past man. This is only part of the seri­ howl and gasoline on the fantaiL. The Avenue, Brooklyn, on December Will bring the mist to our eyes, ous situation of the housing short­ MeTwin E. Webb to Keith Terpe. mate has acquired quite a bit of In the April issue of the Fleet working gear, ahd none of it came age. 20, 1052: I got a ship the same day but fast. This is why I believe it would News he stated, "Your filing and paid off at Galveston on April And lumps to our throats that through the ship's chandler. be greatly desirable for us to live of unfair labor charges is the most 1, 1053. On May^1, 1053, I sent a As usual, we sailed from Pusan last. in a housing project constructed sedous of your career," and Webb will all the gear flying in the letter to the Garden Cleuiers and asked them to mail my shirts to So break out-the •album and back and managed by the SIU, not only goes on to refer to the Atlantic breeze. because it will be an addition to seamen as "characters and perme^ Three days later I|t«ceived my we'll go A few men were told by the cap­ shirts at Port Arthur. The Garden To the time when rivalry was the many financial Investments of foripers." tain that they are going to see the the Union but also because it is a Laundry not only kept my shirts keen You'd think the AMEU stalwarts Coast Guard in Yokohama—^why, he great idea, because It is a neees^ were stockholders. It just goes to didn't say. The crew intends ta for me for more than four months, for the hand of a lass ^f sity—the only housing project, show you on whose side the AMEU get in touch with the SUP agent but alto took the time and trouble seventeen. t» iet my mail fkom the hall and And to Dad become Mom's best perhaps in the worlil, where sea­ is. I'm for the Seafarers 100 pe]> there so that these men will havo men will have Brst preference. send it Along with the shirtft beau. cent represeotatloa. Ex'SttJ Member On Okinawa Now Marven Captain Braqs Ot Crew Honsing Needed For Seamen Now • -H • Wakes Crew At 10 PM For Chech Seafarer Honors Dad On His Dag Atlantic Man is For SiU Drive Garden Clejuner Tops To Seaman T SJS): �Ijife At Sj^a WiBS Rough in i990^» JR S ' to the Editor: y To the Editorf 'Way back before the first World Back home again in good old War I sailed once in a hooker that New York, I attended llie membepi smeiled of. tar, taliow. and dead ship meeting last night. One thing rats trapped in the bilges. was surprised me — To the Editor: The following is the latest the Wiiiiam Dyer a rakish old brig- To the Editor: t|iq great number We are sending you a snapshot available listing of official ex­ Would you piease put this pic­ of members who antine of tall masts, square yards, change rates for foreign cur­ ture in the next issue of the LOG? do not wear the soiled sails, tarred shrouds, lan­ of our son, Johnnie, who has just become 15 months old. He is quite rencies. Listings are as of This is Billy Strickland of 445 SIU button in yards and dead-eyesr. June 11 and are subject to Captain Friend, an* old-^brigand their lapels. change without notice. of a master, owned the brigantinc Could this be England. New Zealand, south Afrlcat and owed money to a banker on a forgetfulness? We $2.80 per pound cterllng. '" loan made at a time when the rates should be proud Australia; $2.24 per pound' sterUng, on freight were down. But the to display our Belgium: 50 franca to the doUar. promissory notes to the banker emblem to every­ Denmark; 14.45 cents per krone. Jellette had to be paid on time. And so the one, like other Fr;^ce: 350 francs to the dollar. unfriendly Captain Friend of the union members, such «s the team­ Germany: 4.2 Harks tp the dollar, Holland: 3.80 guUders to the dollar. hooker in hock, watching the sters. Italy: $25 Ure to the doUar. weather at sea like a hawk and Television has brought the SIU Norway: 14 cents per krone. sailing sharp by the wind, ran the to the public's attention, thanks to Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. vessel on a shoestring, robbing our a series of movies, sponsored by Sweden:.19.33 cents per.krone. bellies and worked the guts out of Esso and presented several weeks India; 21 cents per rupee. us, five of us before the mast, in­ ago by John Wingate, who explain­ Pakistan; 30.2 cents per rupee. cluding the cook. ed the workings of the SIU's vari­ Argentina: 14J pesos to the dollar. ous phases for a week in the course Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Cramped Quarters Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. of his daily news program. Hard was our lot below the decks Venezuela: 29.85 cents per bolivar. in a foc'sie in the bow—so small Made New Friends that we slept 'in hammocks and Through the medium of televi­ took our meals sitting on the floor. sion we have made and will con­ We ate salt horse and crunched tinue to make many new friends. hard tack. We held the tin plates If a company like Esso advertises on our laps, drank cold tea from the SIU, this is a sure sign that To the Editor: -a common can and saved the even non-trade union companies I am proud to have signed a crumbs. are beginning to see the light. . pledge card to become a member Unknown alike to the philan­ In view of all this I think it is of the Seafarers International thropist and the ambitious politi­ a small thing to ask all members Union. It is a great feeling to be­ cian, we lived on, from hand to to wear their SIU buttons proudly, mouth. Yet we worked in port the little beachcomber, as this pic­ long, as each and every man is to show that you belong to such a from dawn t* dusk, down in th$ ture shows. Could you publish this treated like a brother, and all are N. Lin wood Ave., Baltimore, Md. good, honest, trade Union. hold shoveling coal into a basket picture in the next issue of the guaranteed the same rights. He is the son of Seafarer Paul W. " More Offices Needed or heaving on a doily, resigned to LpC? IThis is something-you do not Strickland, known to his ship­ I also believe that due to the our fate. The hooker gave us no have when you ship with a com­ mates as "Strick," and now on the Benny dc Mickey Baxter rapid growth of the many services rest at sea. Caught in a squall, she pany union, when you are not su^e Holystar somewhere in the Far it>it performed by SIU headquarters called for all hands. You ran up if you will be there or gone tomor­ East. Will you please also say, on deck, grabbed hold of the downrow. They can fire a man with no "Dad, I want, you to know Mom here in New York, the Union is greatly overcrowded. I feel we hali, pulled up the sail, ran aloft, reason at all, and nothing can ever and I miss you very much." must expand the building facili­ pitted your strength against the be done about this. Mrs. Eleana Strickland ties, in line with our growth as a force of the wind, furled the beat- To the Editor: is A Free Man Union, This can best be done, I in sail and saved the canvas with Just a few lines to let my old I am a free man and like the think, by building a combination no thought of yourself. Loaded shipmates know I am now in feeling and intend.i'o stay this way. hotel, with office and recreational with coal to the scuppers, she Uncle Sugar's I especially like the SIU's rotary facilities, which could adjoin the leaked—running before a g^e. army," where system, which gives me my choice To the Editor: main building. The first two floors, Day and night we pumped. Every they don't be­ of ships and runs when I am fftady for example, could be used for hour for 10 minutes we bent double lieve in OT. My I received your most wonderful much-needed offices, with the con­ to ship out. to the handle, spinning the wheel last' ship was the and unexpected notice that I have ference room kept in the main I can't begin to put Into words in double time. , won first prize building as originally intended, Warhawk, one of all the rights and advantages this Meantime Captain Friend, a J. B. Waterman's for handicrafts along with the patrolmen's and great Union has worked for and worried man, stood at the wheel, floating in the Second representatives' offices. (At the chain gained for its brothep-members in steering with care turning grave gangs. Will you Annual Seafar­ present time, even the dispatchers' the past years and which it is con­ and looking grave. All he had was please ers Art Contest. counter is used by patrolman and forward tinuing to gain day by'day. the hooker. She was his bread and the LOG to me My sincere officials.) Beattie butter. And he owed money. at this address: I only hope that other men ship­ thanks to all the Hotel Needed, Too Afraid to lose her if she sank and Pvt. S. H. (Scotty) Beattie, ping company unions will soon see brothers who There is a great need for decent afraid to lose her by default on the 51253974, Co. G, 148th Inf. Regt., the light and realize the greatness made this con­ promissory notes he drove her— 37th Div., Camp Poik, La. Thank of our world-renowned Union, the test a reality. I housing accommodations for men ^ blow fair or foul. A rugged Indi­ you. Seafarers International Union. will be one of on the beach in the neighborhood, Taorin vidual in rough clothes, seaboots, John Somers the proudest of where they could live at a reason­ S. H. Beattie an old gray sweater and sou'wester. Seafarers in the new Baltimore able rent and be able to use the i 4• note: Youf new address Captain Friend stood the watch'on has(Ed. hall. This has been my home town services of the Union cafeteria. been noted, and the LOG will the poop, watching the weathen to be sent to you regularly every two for the last 35 years that I have Barber shop, etc. We have the land already, and windward as if looking for a sign. weeks from now on.) been sailing, and I hope to be should act, as we have very profit­ He made the brigantine sail by the sailing fon quite a few more years. t. t. Tovthe Editor: ably in the past. wind till she hummed aloft and As a veteran member of the AFL Believe it^or not, I have never had groaned below. He fought his way John Jellette a ring of any kind during my long Carpenters Local 1596, I have for to windward foot by foot, driving ^ 4 4> and checkered Seafaring life. many years been a collector of so the sprays flew high, the seas My thaniu to the Union officials union buttons, badges, banners, washed white and the foam churn­ To the Editor: ribbona and similar items pertain­ and members for their hard work ed astern like cream. The promis­ I was reading in the current is­ ing to organized labor. During the in the contest. sory notes had to be paid in time. sue of the LOG about the proposed To the. Editor: — John R. Taurin handbook soon to be published and month of, September, when the R. J. Peterson We all know that the Calmar AFL will hold its convention in would like to Line has been .tight on food for a ^ St. Louis, this cq>lection will be suggest that one - - . 4 very long time. section be devot­ on display at the nearby Central Now that we Public Library, 13th andOlive ed to Informa­ have a new deal, Streets. tion for 'a Sea­ To the Editor: To the Editor: we are getting I am writing to the LOG to ask farer's wife. This T am writing to thank both the better foodstuffs, '• At present the LOG is mailed if any of your members could make should contain ail members of The crew of the Analthough there necessary in­ contributions to this collection; anyi regularly to my home in Miami, niston City and the SIU for the is still room for Fla. After myfamily has read it, added to the collec­ contributions formation on help I received since my husband some improve­ what to do in the tion would of course, be available it is , forwarded to me, arrivirig was lost in Khorramshahr, Iran." ment. But, Jor weeks nfter it Was published and to any students or historians of the case of the death I am deeply indebted to the Rizzo God's sake, ' if suffering' from wear and tear. I of a Seafarer, the Union movement. crewmembers for their donation, you do get as would like the LOG sent to me Yearwood In addition to the emblems here in Germany, in addition to which was more than generous. rights and help she is entitled to much as" six The death benefit from the SIU how' to go about collecting any themselves, 1 keep a catalog. If being sent to my family. pounds of food per man a day and « was paid promptly, for , which I monies due her, and how to apply any of your members do send in a don't fiave the cboks and bakers Read By Army ' am very grateful, as our little girl for Social Security or survivor's trade union' button, I would like After I read each issue -of the to prepare it,-Ml our gains must was ill and my allotment had been insurance,, life insurance, etc. In to know the date when it was is­ be counted as lost. addition, she should be told what sued, the location of the union LOG it is passed among the day discontinued by the company. The stewa'rd' should not always Federal, State or local assistance (city and state) and any other in­ rooms for reading by the troops. be blamed, while the guilty one Proud To Be Belped In my opinion, it is an excellent I was always proud of Amert- is available and what to do in case formation available. education for emen who have little gets away with, a fat payoff at the can seamen and proud of being of disputes over titles or money Please mail any such items to: knowledge of the sea and also for crewmembers' expense and suffer­ matters. '"the wife of one of them, but now Harry Von Romer, Sr., 3817a Vest men who want to learn about our ing; Some fellows seenri to think, I am also ve^y humble and grateMany wives haven't any knowi- Avenue, St. Louis 7, Mo. Union and the men who make it. "Oh, I have ohe trip I'll sign on , ful at being allowed an insight edgq about these things, and I Incidentally, I aro taking the lib­ and make the money. They can't Pfe. J. Wayne Adair Into their devotion and loyalty to think the need for such informa­ erty of putting the SEAFARERS pay me otf until m get lt«ck." In (Ed. note: From now on, a copy each other. tion is urgent anfi. should be given L0& on display; I hope this meets of the LOG will reach vou repu- the meantime eveOTiiMV ifkes a Henrietta R. Klipacareful consideration. witfi your approval,, larly every two weeks, at. soon at terrific-be&j^eg,. (Mn. Stanley A. KUud . Loula a.. Hany Von itomftr. Sr. published.}: ' iCtefeaee .Teatwoodj . ' . - ' _ ^ Son Hits Beach At An Earig Age f I. fI": t' Uryes Members To WearSiU Emblem Money Exchange Dad On Holgstar, Rates Listed He Sends Regards ARCO Man Prond Of SMU Pledge Misses His OT in Army Chechs Contest WinnerSailing 35 Years Collector Seeks Union Emblems Stv V/iveg Need iniormation. Too I¥ot Enough Men To Prepare Food $1 Members^ Union Assist Widow I:., LOG Be^ By Hie Famtty, Buddies • —• - • - *• �Scottish Seaman Who Sought Exile Was Model For Fictional Character Many a seafaring man has dreamed longingly of being cast away on some island paradise Where he could enjoy his fill of solitude. Although this is the fancy of many, it has been accomplished by few, and those sailors of the past who have found refuge in the hidden alcoves of some tiny atoll have invariably been those who heat and light, and which also re­ which infested the island. At first, have been the victims o freshed him with their fragrant the rats would knaw his feet and storms or shipwrecks. Yet the smell. He might have had fish clothes while he "was asleep, but most famous castaway in history, enough, but because of the lack soon the tame felines always near Alexander Selkirk, directed his of salt he would not eat any ex­ his person posed a distinct threat own fate in choosing life on a bit cept the crayfish, which were as to them. It was not long before of land in the wide sea. large as lobsters and which we^ the rats disappeared from the Selkirk was Robinson Crusoe— very tasty when boiled or broiled. island. Later, however, for food, cloth­ or, at least, the real-life counter­ Anxious To Return part of. Crusoe made famous by ing and exprcise, Selkirk took to Despite his increasing fondness Daniel Defoe in his "Life And hunting down the numberless for the island and its solitude, Strange Surprizing Adventures of goats on the island. Then, when he Selkirk was anxious to get back Robinson Crusoe," published in had enough to fill his belly and to civilization. He did not seize 1719 in England, some 15 years cover his back, he would chase the his first opportunity, however. after Selkirk first endured the goats across the Island expanse Many ships passed by his little hardships of primitive island life. Once h# caught them, he would island outpost in the Pacific, but Born in Largo, County of Fife, nick their ears with a knife to in­ only two dropped anchor offshore. this Scottish sailor was to become dicate his mastery and as a means Both were Spanish galleons and an adventurer in goatskin as he of calcinating their number. Ac­ Selkirk, chose to spend the rest of lived for four, years and four cording to later stories, based his life as an outcast on the island months on the island group of upon the adventures of other voy­ rather than submit to the maraud­ Juan Fernandez, approximately agers . to the island, many goats ing' Spaniards. He feared they 300 miles. west of the coast of were found with their ears slit would make a slave of him or Chile. How he came to reside there some 32 years after Selkirk had murder him, neither of which al­ ternative pleased him. and his adventures on the island been rescued. Selkirk, after his rescue by theare garbled in the mixture of fact A goat, once, was very nearly and fiction of the last two cen­ the cause ot Selkirk's death and British privateers, admitted he turies. the saVer of his life. In pursuing would have submitted to a French the animal through the brush, he ship in those waters, but none . On Leaky Vessel near enough to observe his As a matter of record, Selkiijk caught it on the edge of a preci­ came signals. In the end it was the pice. His vision of the land drop chor> thc! unknown dangers and vessels, Duke and Duchess, out of and imminent danger was hidden rigors of the island to sailing Bristol, and commanded by Cap­ from him by foliage. Another tug aboard a leaking vessel with a cap­ tain Woodes Rogers, who picked tain who did not see eye to eye by the goat brought them both him off the little speck in the Pa­ with him. In 1704, when a sailing crashing down from a great cific. None the worse for wear, height. When Selkirk regained master, he quarreled with the cap­ Selkirk had but to readjust his consciousness, the goat lay dead tain of his ship and' asked to be taste for seasoned foods and learn undejMiiim and he was much shak­ put ashore, and remained on Mas to wear shoes again in order to en wp, but the beast had broken Atierra Island for 52 months until live among the people of England. his fall and saved his life. rescued by British privateers on Later on, Selkirk developed such February 9, 1709. Although Selkirk landed With a great speed -in chasing his goats gun and ammunition, his artillery that when the British finally res­ soon gave out and he was obliged cued him, they had a bulldog to conquer the primitive environ­ which, they sent out with him, and ment which surrounded him with also several of their nimblest run­ ners, but Selkirk outdistanced and craft and cunning. • In the beginning, partly out of tired them all, caught several melancholy, and partly because of goats, and returned with them on the lack of bread and salt, Selkirk his'^back. Domesticated Cats almost never ate until the pangs of hunger made further fasting In addition to tanung some kids, impossible. Nor did he go to bed Selkirk domesticated manjr of the until he could .no longer sit and wild cats on the island. That, too, watch his burning pimento logs, turned to his advantage as the which provided hin^ with both cats delivered him from the rats Like his fictional counterpart, Robinson Crusoe, Selkirk wore clothes made of skins of goats nhich inbabitgd Juan Fernandez Islands,-where he spent his exiie, in large numbers. He became a fast runner through chasing thrm. -s. •'•rSi • I'l:. I 7^ I - y/i ? .i Juan Ferhandes in cirele, are shown on map mhove. Islands • •jlte some thre«.hU9dred.^Uef .wes(.;of':CbUO., '•-'[ .'.'v-; v, „ In novel, Robinson: Crusoe had valet, butler and. general handy man named Friday. Selkirk, however, , : , lived alone for «.vev four years on an uninhabited island. . . ^ .j>-x vi.tM-rtei �?••-•'. '•••'''• ' Pac* Twentr-^Mff t*7 SEAFARERS LOG jroM M, 1961' .. . DIGEST of SKIPS' MEETINGS OULFWATER (Mar-Tradi), January 4— ' Steam line should be installed in washing Chairman, Vie D'india; Secretary, D. M. machine. Deck engineer will attend to Pearce. Repair list left by the previous crew was checked over. Alfred Hanstvedt was elected ships delegate. Motion was passed to rotate the cleaning of the recreation room* and laundry room among the three departments. Washing ma­ chine will be moved from the shower to a more suitable place below. Steward asked the crew to turn in old mattresses and draw new ones taken aboard in New York. Cots are available at the crew's request. Quiet should be maintained in the passageways at all times. There should be more lights in the recreation room. Rbpair list was dravm up: new items will be added as soon as they are noticed. February 1—Chairman, A. ^Hanstvedt; Secretary, D. M. Pearce. All items on the repair list have been attended to. More varied menus were suggested, with fewer starchy foods. • There should be more fruit juices. Stewasd delegate or stew­ ard should be seen about meal requests. III •ii *N :|gV=- fe- ; p" U tain in the crew's mess which is still unsatisfactory. Heads, showers, lockers this as soon as possible. Deck engineer need paihting. Ship's delegate wiU see got the crew's thanks for doing work on the chief engineer about hot: and cold the washing machine on his %>wn time. water, in the laundry. l.aundry should There should be nutre quiet in the pass­ be kept clean by all hands. ageways at all times. Passageways and foc'sles should be sougeed: captain will AZALEA CITY (Waterman), May 34— be asked. Chairman, A. Arnold; Sacratary, Paul April 19—Chairman, F. Young; Secre­ Whitlow.' All new members will contrib­ tary, Tom Msdigan. There is a large ute to the ship's fund; there is a S35 bal­ amount of disputed overtime in the deck ance in the fund now. No one is to and engine departments. Repair lists touch the clocks on the ship but the sec-, will be prepared and submitted. - Poor ond mate.. Men should keep the laundry' food should be brought to the attention clean. Sanitary men are to empty the of the patrolman. Men should be quieter trash can daily and sweep the deck free in the passages so that men oif watch of water. Brothers were asked to use can sleep. Cups and other utensils used outaide ladders when relieving the wheel between meal hours should be rinsed off In fair weather, especially with passen­ and placed in the drain rack. gers aboard. Man who missed the ship in Georgetown will be reported to the STEEL RECORDER (Isihmlsr.), May 14 patrolman. Ship should be washed —Chairman, Charles T. Scott; Secretary, down at least once a -trip; decks are P. V. Reyes. Captain wili be contacted aithy. Gear should be returned to the on paintidg heads; first assistant was galley after use. Treasurer should-buy asked about relftairing the drinking foun- a punching bag from the ship's fund. a suns Q s?oiftrcoAvs a SLACKS a -TOPCOATS a pRgsssHoes • WOI^6HCES • VON&ARSES a Kf^AKI PANTS • KHAKI SHIRTS' a 8US ViOPK&HlRTS • FPISKOOEEHS • HlCKOPy SHIRTS O CPO. SHIRTS a WHI-TE DRESS SHIRTS • SPORT SHIRTS • DRESS BELTS ^ a KHAKI WEB BELTS a TIES D SWEATSHIRTS a ATHLETIC SHIRTS P T-SHIRTS p SHORTS p BRIEFS P SWEATERS P UXSCSAGE a WORK SOCKS P DRESS SOCKS • LEATHER OACKETS a* WRITINS PORTFOLIO D SOU'WESTERS a RAIMSEAR ALLYDOR HEEPS CAN BE FILLED -FROM A SOU'uiESTER TO AtJ ELECTRIC RAZOR. WtU-TEVER Ftllf BUY FROM THE 'ibU CAM BE SURE YBofeE eETTINS TOP QUALITY SEAR, AT SUBSTAMTIAL SAVIHSS. Chesfh VP UNldH-OWMeOAND UNION-OPERATGP ... THE BEN6RT oF IHE MEMBERSHIP* STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), April 18 —Chairman, Q. Caruso; Secretary, A. Santiago. J. J. Libby was elected ship's delegate by acclamation^ There was A request made for a greater variety of night lunch. Messhalls should be left cleaner; better care should be taken of cots, which should not be left on deck when not in use. We have an exception­ ally good crew this trip. May 2—Chairman, G. Caruso; Secretary, Aram Hawk. Herman C. Kemp was left in the PG Hospital, Calcutta. He will be sent home in three weeks. Ship's dele­ gate collected 140 rupees and enough cig­ arettes to last him for hospital time. Steward has been putting out better night lui.ch since the last meeting. Get New Books Through Agents Seafarers who applied for new membership books in New York but are now sailing from outports don't have to come to this city to get their new books. If the men involved will write to headquarters and tell the Union which port they are sailing out of, the Union will forward the book In care of the port agent. Under no circumstances however, will the books be nt through the mails to any rivate addresses. IL PONCE (Puerto Rican Marina), April 22—Chairman, Joss Celiadoi; Sacratary, R. Waikar. There is a balande of S19.17 left in the ship's fund. One man was left in Tampa in the hospital. Ship's dele­ gate discussed performing. May 14—Chairman, Ray Holdar; Sacra­ tary, Josa Cubano. Patrolman wiU bo no­ tified of the wiper who is under age. New delegates were elected; Ship's dele­ gate. Victor Carmone; deck delegate. Salvador Bcnnet: ^engine delegate, Al­ fredo: steward delegate, Juan Hernan­ dez. Motion was passed to have every­ one contribute SI to the ship's fund. New repair Ust will be made up by each de­ partment and turned over to the ship's delegate. PAOLI (Cities Sarvlcs), May 24—Chair­ man, Jossph V. Stephens; Sacratary, A. E. Roberta. C. G. Young was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. There Is $33.53 left in tba treasury. Everyone should be properly dressed iir the ihesshall. AU coti were picked up because coastwise isn't considered tropica. De­ partments will make up repair lists. Rec­ reation room la being left dirty. Dele­ gate will'find out about getting a tietter brand of soap powder. Ash trays ahoud be put out on tablei. DENNISON VICTORY (Waterman), May 7—Chairman, Pablo E. Paras; Sacratary, Charles Bankiton. Hubert A. Gauhei^ was elected ship's delegate. . All hands should return coffee cups to. the pantry.' Manufacturer's directions should be fol­ lowed whan using the washing machine. Each department will take turns ip clean­ ing the laundry. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), May 17— Chairman, 1. J. Rivim; - Sacratary,. R. P. Callahaii. Patrolman's report on the gangway wag reported to tho crew; every­ body la satisfied. Men who missed ship will be rej>orted to .tha 'patrolman. Dis­ puted OT will ba . taken up with the pa­ trolman. Batter cara should ha taken of the movie machine. There should be no spitting on the deck. DESOTO (Wafarmen), March 28—ChelrSTEEL piSIOMEIl (isthihian). May Ur!- man, Fred Travis; Bacretary, A; Danne, fcttk Jo i? J: .;.aM;aiipi44A MUXl liLrU ' WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Trantfuel), May 24—Chairman, Vincent Genco; Sec­ retary, W. M. Pedersen. Ferformera will be turned over to the patrolman. Two men were hospitalized in Honolulu, and one man in Guam. Washing ma­ chine needs cleaning and repairing. Stew­ ard requested new piUows, piUow cases and mattress covers. A vote of thanks went to the steward department for some fine food and cooperation. Also, the bosun got a rousing vote of thanks for doing a good Job of bringing in a clean ship with the adverse conditions he encountered on this trip. Repair lists were turned in and are being' taken care of. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), May 23— Chairman, J. Tucker; . Sacratary, Jerry Chairman, Pat Rebertsen; Secretary, R. E. White. Record player and records WiU be bought from the ship's fund. Beefs from previous voyage were adjust­ ed satisfactorily by the patrolman. First assistant engineer was told by hint that he must work his department according to the present agreement.' Ray White was elected ship's delegate. Fiech man will donate $3.00 to the ship s fund. Steward reported that the captain will obtain any clothing or toilet articles for the slopchest if the men teU him what LIBERTY FLAG (Dover Steamship), they want. April 27—Chairman, E. Fields; Sacratary, Roland Vaiasce. Communication was sent to the hall on the death of our night cook and baker: a letter of condolence was sent to his sister in Basetrop, La. New Orleans agent was asked to send flowers to the funeral from the crew, with the crew to refund the money at the payoff. Two .men missed shi;) in Yo­ LA SALLE (Watsrman), May 23— kohama. Delegates should check the medical supplies, which seem to be in­ Chairman, C. E. HSmby; Sacratary, Stsva Guggine. Motion was made to have adequate. quarters back aft cleaned up. as they are in bad shape. There is a S21.50 balance EVELYN (Bull), May 1—Chairman, G. Smith; Sacratary, E. C. Oacay. Ship's in the ship's fund. Deck gang work is delegate wili buy playing cards out of being done by chief mate and cadet. Snip's the ship's fund. Decks in engine depart­ and deck delegate should aproach the ment foc'sle need repairing, and foc'sles chief mate on the subject in a nice way, need painting. Galley gear should be up­ as it was brought up that he has been turned to the pantry. New crewmembers reasonable and good to get along with were asked to donate 82 to the ship's in the past. Messhall should be kept fund. Repair list will be made up and clean, with ash trays used only for ashes and feet kept off chairs. Everyone should turned in before arrival in New York. clean up after himself; the messman should put a garbage can inside the messALBION (Gry Trans), April 24—Chair­ man, R. Nee; Secretary, D. Stone. hall. Washing machine should he turned Brother Deeds was elected ship's dele­ off after use. Day workers were asked gate by acclamation. Wiper and ordinary to take it easy on the night lunch for WiU clean up laundry. Ship's delegate the benefit of those* on watch. Boys were will find out about the hot water in Che asked to cooperate en the linen. laundry. Engine department foc'sles wiU be painted per agreement. Crew was NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Victory asked not to take individual beefs top­ Carriers), May 21—Chairman, Johnnie side. Long; Secretary, Paul Capo. All but a few repairs were taken care of; the re­ maining repairs will be attended to-this voyage. One man was taken off the ves­ sel in Miami by the Coast Guard due to an accident. All fans in crew's quarters need repairing: one brother had a serious accident with the fan, so men should not sign on until this is taken care of. Pass­ ageways should be kept locked in port. CARROLL VICTORY (South Atlantic), Foc'sles should be kept clean. New mat­ May 2—Chairman, C. Jensen; Sscrsfary, tresses are needed. Night., lunch should Bsb Johnssn. Repair list will be made up be more varied. Men shohld-be propmiy and handed ts the ship's delegate before dressed in the messhall. Black gang ind arrival in San Pedro. Motisn was passed deck department should take care of the to have the WUmington agent come laundry and the steward depatrment take absard as soon as the ship lands so he care of the recreation room. Brothers can settle the trouble aboard, with every­ should cooperate with the chief steward one present at this meeting, with no ex­ on the linen. ceptions. THE CABINS (Cabins), May 23—Chair­ SEASTAR (Tritsn), May 1—Chairman, man, R. Liparl; Sacratary, R. Arnold. Louis W. Pepper; Secretary, Den Ferrest. Performers in the last port will be re­ No American money was aviiable in ferred to the at the payoff. Japan. Repiars from the last payoff were R. Arnold waspatrolman ship's delegate. not taken care of. Vote of thanks went Second cook andelected is too slow at to the master. Robert P. Moore, for the serving and cannotbaker bake. Extermination cooperation he has given the crew on ail is needed, due to-roaches in the galley ship's business. He was an old Water­ storerooms.- PatroliAan 'will be con­ man skipper and they lost a good man and tacted on linen. Men are to be properly when he left that company. Headquar­ ters WiU be notified about the currency attired when entering messmali. and repair beefs. Mr. Kim wiU be con­ CAROLYN (Bull), May 17—Chairman, tacted before the end of this voyage. Collection will be taken up to start a W. C. Murphy, Jr.; Secretary, J. L. Podgortki. Membership was asked to please ship's fund at the payoff. Chief cook asked men to cooperate by staying out help keep the laundry clean after use. of the gaUey, and asking men in the de­ Men should be considerate of those who partment for what they want. Vote of are sleeping. Delegates will make up thanks went to the steward and chief repair lists. Vote, of thanks was given ceok for the good menus during the voy­ for good chow cooked and served by age and also to the steward department the steward department. for good service and chow. STEEL TRAVELER listhmian). May 4— Chiarman, R. Mlltan; Sacratary, J. O. Lakwilk. O. J. Mbrgen was elected deck delegate. Cott are not to be left on deck in port. Chief steward will issue linen on Friday. Chief mate will be asked about an awning for the crew back aft; he wiU be asked about washing down back aft. Mate had steward have garbage thrown overboard In port, due to the gaUeyman leaving it out on deck. Steward 'WiU change old* mattresses. Washing machine should be kept clea^ Someone in licensed personnel put up awnings Ship's delegate reported on getting th* washing machine repaired. Steward spoke on taking up a coUection for the movie fund. Chief cook mentioned the very good condition of the laundry and wash-, ing machine. No data—Chairmtn, J. Olssn; tscretary, A. Danna. Discussion was held on the deck maintenance foc'sle, which la too smaU for. the three men now sharing it. Ship's delegate,WiU contact the Mo­ bile hall. Phipps. Ther^e is S50.20 in the ship's . fund. MoUon was passed to have the carpenter remove the shelf from the crew messroom. Steward and one dele­ gate are to check stores in New Orleans. Patrolman should be contacted and cfew is not to sign on -until the ship is stored. Pantry should be. secured before leaving port. BIENVILLE (Waterman), March 32— Chairman, C. M. Allan; Sacratary, F. S. Payior. Brother Swaugthout was elected Ship's delegate. Repair lists should be made out by department delegates. New pillows and innerspring mattresses should be -procured. Ship's delegate wili inves­ tigate the skipper's cutting down tho steward's requisitions for stores. Deck delegate will see the chief mate about painting his department's quarters, which need painting very badly. Fantail should be kept clean for the crew 4o loui^o around in the tropics. Miy 17—Chsirman, Brsthsr Carrastoi Sacratary, Prank S. Paylar. One man was left ashore, due to injuries on ship. Patrolman will be asked to get all lock­ ers and bunk springs repaired. WARHAWK (Waterman), May 33 — Ciuirman, Stanley P. Gonitaar; Sacratary, Carl A. Sakeil. Brother Gage was elect­ ed ship's delegafe by acclamation. Wash­ ing machine should be cleaned after use. Glasses and dishes should be returned to the sink. Delegates should see tha captain about putting up radio aerials.' ABIQUA (Cities Strvics), May 24— Chairman, William E. Logan; Sacratary, Vincent L. Ratciiff. Captain and patrol­ man were given a copy of the repair list from the last trip. There is S8.07 in the ship's fund. Chief cook contended that steaks are not first quality; stew­ ard replied that choice cuts of meat are used. Crew asked that steaks he cut thicker. Chief cook said steaks must bo cut thinner .in order to be thoroughly cooked, and said also that steaks were dry because the second cook left them in the oven too long. Messroom should be left clean. One beef Will be settled by the deck delegate. Washing machine should be kept cleaner. ANN MARIE (Bull), May 2S—Chairman, Eugana Dakin; Sacratary, .Chriitephar Karas. Washing machine is being fixed. Clean linen wili be Issued when soiled linen is returned. Vote of thanks went to the steward department for a Job being well done. PONCE (Puerto Rice), March 25— Chairman Prank Mataa; Secretary R. Weiken. Patrolman in Florida will be asked to straighten out standby pay. Cups should be washed out after use. Mattresses and pillows should be changed when the ship goes to drydock. Bedsprings should be repaired and door sills should be raised, as water runs into all rooms. Ship should be fumigated as rats have been seen. Frank Mateo was elect­ ed ship's delegate. ALCOA PARTNER (Aicaa), May 4— Chairman, Jesaph Sehseil; Sacratary, J. Jardan. New delegates Bre:'>-J. Jordan, ship's delegate; C. Jones, deck delegate; Hayes, engine delegate. Pantry should be kept'cleaner. There should be grits on the menu in the morning. May 17—Chairman, Antania Schiavant; Sacratary, R. Mitchell. Crew will make repaira at sea before arrival In port. Flowers were sent to brother Eddy Bozak who died In Philadelphia,- from all brothers aboard this ship and thanks were sent by his family. Recreation room should b« kept locked in port. Crew should' cooperate in keeping the laundry clean. Passageways -should be kept locked In port. Brother who obtained library books was thankgd. TRINITY (Carrat), May 9—Chairman. E. Black; Sacratary, J. Kutmisnski. Ship needs repairs that should have been taken care of iA tha shipyard. Agent will be contacted at -the first port. Drinking fountain outside deck department room needs repairing. Hora keys for deck de­ partment ar< needed. Overtime should be equalized in deck department. Re­ quest was inade for a chahge in library, suction fan in galley, new mattresses, wind scoops, porthole screens, new cots, cheat of wawers for each room, space permitting, eince lockers are almost rusted away. May 14—Chairman, E. Black; Secretary, R. F.'Grant. Innerspring mattresses will be put aboard at " the agent will be ci this lint Rone. Numerous foc'sle mpattt- ere ; - (GtmtiBiui iMxJ - �«>•«-> • SI 4.irj'-L f* V- *•• «.( H ^ '"• "*' * •! 5 Pare TweBtr-fir* SEAFARERS LOG _ Jim*. IX. 1»5S . DIGEST of SHIPS* MEETINGS ... (Continued from,page 24) BMdtd. Xapalra promiMd ara ilowly tMtag dona. Llnan wlU ba exchanged ea by placa and cota will ba algned and plckad up after u«e. ai.as per ewmangiber wiU ba coUected for a fhlp'f ftom thia fund two axtra eeta of Vala keya will be bought. Patrolman Philadelphia waa commended for hla action In major ehlp beef. toilet articles for the slopchest. Repair lists will be made out. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), May 31 —Chairman, G. Caruso; Secretary, Sanford Kemp. Four men were logged. One brother was left in the hospital In Cal­ cutta. 130 rupees and six cartons of cigarettes were coUected on board and delivered to blm by the ship's delegate. The company wUl take care of him. Any­ one who wishes to pay off after Savan­ nah must give the captain 24 hours' no­ tice. Ship's delegate wlU ask the cap­ tain to see if customs will release sou­ venirs to those wishing to take them off there. tOUTHIRN STATRS (Southern), May S4—Chairman, Charlei Moore; Secretary, L. B. Bryant, Jr. Record will be kept of .any official doing unlicensed work. Showers, heads and foc'sles should be aougeed and painted. Fans should he re­ paired and painted. Firehose nozzles should be replaced. Life jackets .should NORTH PLATTE VICTORY (Victory be replaced With cork type. Brakeson mooring windlass should be repaired and- Carriers), April 24—Chairman, Wallace; repair list posted for additions. Mattress­ Secretary, Fisher. Ship's delegate spoke about the restriction in Mojl, Japan, for es will be replaced as needed. two days as per orders of MSTS, with the crew kept on board untU It Is de­ LUCILi BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld), May 21—Chairman, George C. Brannan. cided what to do with the cargo. One One man was hospitalized In Trieste, man was demoted and "logged. Letter Italy. Vote of thanks went to the steward from MSTS will be sent to headquarters. department, particularly the night cook Beef was made about throwing jeUles and baker. Repair list should be checked and jams over the side in the saloon by new delegtaes. Foc'sle keys should Pantryman changes juices and salad without consulting the steward. Stew­ be turned In. ard tried to get milk In Yokohama but MARVEN (international Nav.), May • was unable. He wiU try again In Kure. —Chairman, Wllbort Wentling; Secretary, Ship's delegate will see the captain to­ Fred Hicks. There la a beef on cold night about ordering milk. Recreation drinks: steward 'will make sure there Is room wUl be painted. Ship's delegate enough for the rest of the voyage. will see the captain about US currency Screens are needed for portholes and draws 24 buurs before arrival. doods; ship's delegates will see the cap­ tain about tablets for malaria. LIBERTY FLAG (Dover), May I—ChairMALOEN VICTORY (MIsslstIpp)), May man, Edward Fields; Secretary, Ralph W. 17—Chairman, V. SzymanskI; Secretary, TIndell. This was an excellent voyage. Dan R. Phillips. R. J. WendeU was elect­ All men were asked to strip their bunks ed ship's delegate; he wllj see the first and clean their rooms before the payoff. assistant about getting showers fixed. All Repair list was made out. Arrival pool delegates are to make a list of repairs was made up by the ship's delegate. The that can be done at sea to be turned wjnner will take car® of the cost of a over to the chief engineer and chief mate. floral wreath which was sent for the fun­ Chief electrician will repair the new eral of our late night cook and baker, washing machine, using the motor from who died of a hea^ attack in Yokohama, the old wasiy^g machine. Vote of thanks Japan. -nvept'to the steward department, especial­ ly the baker, for the fine grub they are putting out. Steward returned thanks to the crew for their cooperation. ELIZABETH (Bull), May 28—Chairman, Christopher A. Bebba; Secretary, Ben Allen. Special meeting was held to elect Frank Gustav engine delegate. CAMP NAMANU (US Petroleum), May 17—Chairman, Deri; Secretary, R. Bascembe. A. Lutey was elected ship's dele­ gate. Report on one member will be sent to headquarters by delegates. Quar­ ters for messman and coks are inade­ quate. Action should be taken on this. Chief engineer will be contacted by the ship's delegate on repairing the electric fans. Vote of thanks went to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May 10—Chairman, R. Swayne; Secretary, A. J. Kuberskl. Joe Bracht was elected ship's delegate. Clothes should be hung in the fidley to dry and not In the recrea­ tion room back aft. Clothes line and clothespins are In the fidley. All hands should help keep the messhall clean at night. Sanitary men should alternate weekly In the" cleaning of the laundry. Repairs were not taken care of In New York. Each delegate will make up a repair list and turn this over to the sliip's dglegale before arrival in New Orleans. ALEXANDRA (Carras), May 2—Chair­ man, W. L. Zeeb; Secretary, T. Deloach. Captain has made no repairs so far ex­ cept the ones he wants to. Money draws in foreign ports will be In the money be gets from the agents. SoUed linen should be turned In, as supplies are get­ ting short. There should be more con­ sideration for the messman. Washing machine should be cleaned after use. HURRICANE (Waterman), May 24— Chairman, Dan Butts; Secretary, William Pedlar. There Is S16 In the ship's fund. Dirty dishes should be placed In the pan­ try. Steward asked men to give him re­ quests for special dishes. It was sug­ gested that cake be served Thursday and Sunday to go with the Ice cream. Sug­ gestion was made that the captain put out a blanket draw before arrival in the States.- Patrolman will be asked about Quiz Anawera (1) (b) Golden State. (2) (a) 12. ^Can'Shakers^ Have No OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. 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 wlU be asked about painting the gaUey and crew pantry, screen doors, porthole screens. Only ship's personnel should be In the midship housing. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), April 24 —Chairman. E. N. King; Secretary, W. J. Brown. Repairs arc being taken care of by the engine department. Discussion was held on the • heating system. Fan room should be kept locked at all time so heat is not turned on. C. A. Dorrough was elected ship's delegate. Show­ ers and toilets should be kept clean. Chief engineer wiU be contacted on plumbing. Chief mate appreciated the crew's cooperation during the annual In­ spection. Captain will be asked about moving bunks and lockers around in the 12-4 room. May 23—Chairman, Nelson King; Sec­ retary, Robert Lyons. Patrolman will be told about faulty plumbing. Captain withheld passes at Yahata. although they were ready to be issued (cleared through customs, etc.) thus delaying shore leave of off-watch men. Patrolman will bo asked to check this. Captain accepted repair list with the exception of the re­ quest for necessary measures to aUeviate heat in the seamen's foc'sle which adjoins the fan and heater room. aulstant engineer Just Ignores the agree­ ment. Messroom should be kept clean. Standby on each watch will clean the tables and put cups away. Department delegates will collect money and turn It over to the ship's treasurer. Motion was passed to buy an ironing board and pad at the next port. Brother Sanders got a vote of thanks for purchas­ ing recreation gear In the last port, and a motion was passed to reimburse him for cab fare. Chief mate will be notified that the crew will clean recreation room when he stops using It as a store room. Three sanitary men Will rotate this job. Crew Is to cooperate. No one Is to throw refuse out of portholes. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), May 31— Chairman, Menz; Secretary, James W. Clinton. 'There Is too much noise In the passageway. Extra linen should be turned In. Mess tables need new tops. Entire steward department got a vote of thanks for a job weU done.. Crew mess­ man was thanked too. OS asked for co­ operation In keeping the sanitary sink clean. Ship's delegate will tell the offi­ ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), May 2— cers who use the laundry to help keep It Chairman, B. H. Klmbarly; Secretary, clean. Lloyd E. Wilson. B. H. Kimberly was elected ship's delegate. He will see the BRIGHTSTAR (Triton), May 17—Chair­ captain about getting US currency in man Eugsne Ray; Secretary, Jack God- foreign ports. Steward was asked to tray. Only some of the repairs have place garbage In drums provided wlille in been taken care of. We .got a few more port. Suggestion was made that each magazines on board from the ship's member of the crew make a voluntary chandler but they are nothing to be donation towards a sum of money to be proud" of. Stores have Improved. Slop- sent to Mrs. Viola Harrison, widow of our chest Is very slim, but the agent will late brother, T. G. Harrison, who passed try to get an SIU slopchest on. Trans­ away yesterday aboard ship. portation' question for the crewmembers sent from San Francisco will be reported SAN MATEO VICTORY (Eastern), to the patrolman. Greasy clothes should March 22—Chairman, Willie A. Young; be steamed In the engine room first, not Secretary, Malcolm P. Cieutat. Delegates washed in the n)achlnes. Doors should reported no beefs. Steward reported not be banged while men are sleeping. there is no gaUey man on board. Dele­ Steward department was thanked for the gates will see the captain and contact the good chow. San Pedro patrolman on this. Ship's del­ egate says a small ship's fund will be left HOLYSTAR (Triton), May 38—Chair­ in the captain's hands. Library will be man, A. L. Davit, Jr.; Secretary, P. A. changed in San Pedro. Willlemt, Captain was asked about April 19—Chairman, Willie A. Young; painting foc'sles and keys for the mess- Secretary, Allan S. Thornc. Edward S. room door, but to no avaU. One man Brinson was elected ship's delegate hy left the ship for the hospital at Kure. acclamation. Suggestion was made to Messroom is left dirty at night. Cap­ get a written statement as to why there tain wUl be contacted about clogged is no shore leave. Purser or captain drains In ail showers and wash basins. should be asked to explain to the member­ MesshaU deck needs painting. Cots are ship at a meeting the "no shore leave needed for warm weather. situation," here in Inchon, Korea. Cap­ tain attended and said there would be no boats except in the case of sickness; men who go ashore in cargo ducks are off limits. There is no agent here to ob­ tain transportation and the Army does not want merchant marine personnel ashore. Lifeboats can't be used. Captain was given a vote of thanks for appearing explaining the situation. PORTMAR • (Calmar), April 28—Chair­ and May 11—Chairman, Allan S. Thorne; man, Ammons; Secretary, L. W. Lewis. Secretary, Malcolm P. Cieutat. One man V. A. Reid was elected ship's delegate by paid off for hospitalization. Delegates acclamation. Lighting is very poor and will up repair list. Twenty dollars should be repaired. Cots should be put frommake ship's fund will be spent on away. All hands should cooperate in games the. and magzines. keeping the ship clean. Members should be considerate of sleeping brothers. Stew­ PETROLITE (Mathiasen), May 10— ard department got a vote of thanks. W. H. Harrell; Secretary, O. D. Stores sljould be checked for shortages.. Chairman, Walker. awning for the poop was Extra company personnel is being fed. taken up The with the mate by the ship's creating shortages on the voyage for the delegate and a permanent awning was crew. suggested. Repair list will be turned over to the captain and chief engines to ELIZABETH (Bull), April 17—Chair­ have repairs made in the next port. man, Antonle Gonzalez; Secretary, R. S9.95 was spent to purchase an iron, Rosado. One man paid off in Puerto leaving $4.05 in the ship's fund. Ship will Hico, sick. Captain's refusal to pick up be -fumigated and more mattresses pro­ milk In Puerto Rico will be referred to vided. the patrolman. Suggestion was made that the. crew pay for the repairing of STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), May 14 the old washing machine. Old locker —Chairman, Charles Scofield; Secretary, should be repaired. There should .be James E. Moran. Chief mate's regard as more cooperation between departments. to the crew's health will be brought to the patrolman's attention. Repair list TROJAN TRADER (Trelan), May ID- will be turned in. Third assistant engi­ Chairman, Joe Brennan; Secretary, Pete neer thanked the crew for the donation Piascik. There are beefs about the cig­ sent to him in Singapore Hospital during arettes and delay in receiving draws in his attack of malaria. ports. A good deal of disputed overtime will be taken up with the patrolman, too. Repair list was read and added to. Foc'sles should be left clean and orderly. The steward department was thanked for the good job done. ^ This ship is a good feeder. it GEORGE UHLER (Southern), May 17— Chairman, net listed; Secretary, C. E. Simpson. Soap dishes should be placed In showers and utility shelves put up in wash rooms. More night lunch should be-^put out. Recreation room and laun­ HOLYSTAR (Triton), May 18—Chair­ dry should be kept clean; Deck depart­ man, W. F. Wallace; Secretary, P. Strick­ ment lockerg* need repairing. land. Two men missed ship in Yoko­ hama. Foc'sles nad messroom need paint­ ing. Captain will be contacted by the QUEENSTCN HEIGHTS (Seatrade), May ship's delegate about keys for the mess27—Chairman, A. R. Santonastasi; Secre­ room doors. Mate has been working on tary, A. Vlolantl. Two-men missed ship. deck. Discussion was held on the repair list and on putting such unwanted Items as CALMAR (Cplmar), May 17—Chairman, flying fish In the Ice box. Ship's dele­ G. Douglas; Secretary, A. J. Nelson. C. gate will take care of the ship's fund. Carlson 'was elected ship's delegate. Cof­ A new library should be secured in fee pots should' be checked for defective Philadelphia. cords. Men should cooperate In keeping the laundry clean. BLUESTAR (Triton), May 17—ChairMay 30—Chairman, G. Douglas; Secre­ man, Anthony Ferrara; Secretary, Louis tary, Nelson. Engineers and wipers have E. Meyers. Ship's delegate will collect started to paint their own rooms. First all mail. Nobody Is to run to topside. Deck maintenance will be out of the hos­ pital in about a month; the captain Is holding hU Job open. Performers were warned. Ship's delegate will talk to the captain about getting military script to send as a donation from the crew to the man In the Array hospital In Osaka, Norman "Red" Kirk MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), May 3Jap'an. Crew voted unanimously on this. Please contact your sister, Mrs. Chalrman, Barney Kinter; Secretary, Steward department members are to take Lucky Pritchett. Motion was passed not orders only from the steward. Captain Ruth Hathaway, 31 Heights ^ad. to sign on until certain repairs have been Lake Orion, Mich., as soon as made. Sick members are being denied medical attention, even In ports where possible. doctors can be reached. May 15—Chairman, Barney Kinter; Sec­ retary, Dexter Worrell. Two men missed Bill Baten ship in Mobile and two were fired for I left the papers you gave me performing; patrolman •will be contacted C. M. Giffantelli Galveston. Brother Worrell was elect­ Jesse Brinkley on the Seapender at the SEAFAR­ In ed deck delegate by acclamation. Each department should handle its own beefs, ERS LOG office for you to pick Chester Skakun as far as possible. All hands In the deck up. Please contact the patrolman, at department must help secure ship; the whole crew should cooperate with each headquarters, who paid off the SS other. lEit:iQNlKii NOTICES Hurricane on June 1, 1953, in re­ gard to your overtime. t t 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 Robert €. Drain Please contact your mother as soon as possible at 5732 17th N.E., Seattle 5, Wash. SANTA VENETIA (Mar-Trade), May 17— Chairman, N. Hatgimisols; Secretary, T. Lewis. Captain Is putting out one draw every five days: on weekends he wiU put out a litJe more. He thanked the crew for doing a wonderful Job in sticking to­ gether. One messman will be picked up in Yokohama. Repairs will be made in Yokohama, and screens picked up. Bh'eryone should help keep the recreation room clean. Linen will be Issued only when dirty linen is turned in, because the boys have been hoarding It. If they are too lazy to change their sacks the BR will change it for them. Man who walked off the ship In Wakamatsu, Japan, was picked up in Yokohama two days later and is being held there till we arrive for GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Service), a Coast Guard hearing. May 19—Chairman, Arthur E. Sanders; Secretary, W. R. Weldman. Repairs were listed and turned over to department SOUTHSTAR (South Atlantic), May 17 heads. Repairs will be made as soon as —Chairman, Thomas W. Burke; Secre­ possible. One man missed ship in Lake tary, Thomas W. Burke. Payoff and signCharles. The captain is not satisfied with on in Savannah was handled in good SIU fire and boat drill. Each man will donate fashion. H. L. Lanier was elected ship's $1.00 to the ship's fund at each payoff. delegate. Crew of William Carruth 4 4 4 Vincent Genco has donated the Salitil Dubon , balance of the ship's fund in his Please contact Mary Ward at (3) (c) .250. possession, a total of $16, to the 1939 Fleet Street, Baltimore, Md., (4) (c) 1850*s. SEAFARERS LOG. phone Eastern 7-9825. (5) Jtflning one's host in a drink. Editor, 4 4 4 i t 4 (6) 7V6 square feet. Fatrick C. Burson' SEAFARERS LOG. Checks for the following men are (7) (b) 43.560. J. J. Balis, 1308 Sansom Street, being held at headquarters and (8) 41. 675 Fourth Ave., should be picked up as soon as Philadelphia 7, Pa., phone Kings- Brooklyn 32, NY (9) 482 miles. possible or they will have to be ley 5-0477, is holding some framed (10) 21 also. returned to the steamship compa­ medals and certificates that be­ I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—pleose long to ^ou. Please contact him. nies: put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) Puzzle Auaweer Harold E. Weber, John T. WestClaude W. Pritchett fall, Pedro Villabol, Andrew T, Tonon, Eugene H. Stinehelfer, R. Please contact your brother, H. E. NAME Smith, Leo L. Seleskie, Eugene Pritchett, Alberta, Va., as soon as possible. If anyone else knows Stinehelfer, A. Rivero, Martin J. where Claude is, please contact STREET ADDRESS Reichlin, jr. him or H. E. Pritchett. Francis Panette, M. Olehchik, 4 4 4 CITY ZONE .STATE Robert Neblett, Theodore W. NawAnthony Schiavone rocki, Pablo Mendez, Lemuel Please contact your old ship­ McClenney, jr., C. W. Maynard, mate, Wiley Carter at 6508 Moner Signed Pe|er Makepa. Ave., Baltimore 6, Md. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you org an old subscriber and have a change N. P. Liahoff, Heber R. Guymon, of address, please give your former address below: Pvt. Horace R^ns, US 54121784, Carlin Dennis, Frederick M. D()naldson, Raymond DoQway, Juan Co. D 516th ABn Inf. Regt., Camp ADDRESS Delga4o, Carl A. Carlson, Fellz Breckinridge, Ky., would like to hear from any of his friends. Bonefont, Gabriel Borjancic. ..STATE aeeeeee«eeeeeae<-..lONE CITY asB ssiis sQQsa aaa ana afflcsa aama aaa giaiaDBS" QQaQa BBQDcs' mauasa !i!;]QaB3s aeaas EsananaQ B@@ i«eeeeeaeeeaeeeetei«< i«eesaiee9»»a*a%aaaaaeeeeeeaeeeee eeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeaaaeeeoeeeeG �.' • ' Par* Twenty-six SEAFARERS LOG _ " sf-i.,!,.- A'.! .^Z,* June 12, 1958 Seattle Seafarer Cashes In On Benefit in the HOSPITALS The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days 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 fist, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. Mrs. Albert E. Holmes receives $200 maternity benefit and $25 US Defense Bond at her Seattle home from SIU patrolman Paul Drozek on behalf of son Milton David. Holmes sails with the black gang. Ir • All of the following SIU families Mill Street, Chrichton Station, Mo­ • will collect the $200 maternity bile, Ala. benefit plus a $25 bond from the 4^ ;t 4 Union in the baby's name. James Lawson Waldrop, Jr., bom May 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irma Irene Colon, bom March James Waldrop, 129 East Avenue 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. South, Panama City, Fla. Julio Colon, Box 3611, Puerto 4 4 4 Nueva, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gloria Sue Crumpler, bom May 4^ 15, 1953. Parent^, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Pitts Arras, born April 30, Floyd S. Crumpler, 1 Sutherland 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. WU- Drive, Chickasaw, Ala. liam Arras, 2564 B. Kittyhawk Ave­ .4 4 4 nue, Mobile, Ala. Catherine Deonne Wallace, bom i i May 9, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Celia Pamela Duchmann, bom Roshier L. Wallace, 1767 Huston April 25, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Lane, Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Fred H. Duchmann, 1628 St. 4 4 4 * Mary Street, New Orleans, La. Jule Dee Scarborough, bom 4it 4" March 22, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Sharon Ann Van Evera, bom Mrs. Richard Scarborough, WanApril 16, 1953. Parents; Mr. and chese, NC. Mrs. Louis L. Van Evera, 1030 4 4 4 Maldeis Street, Baltimore 30, Md. David C. Silkowski, bom January i i 4^ 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melanie Kay Mitchell, born May John E. Silkowski, 27 St. Mark's 17, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Place, New York 3, NY. John E. Mitchell, 2701 Emest 4 4 4 Street, Lake Charles, La. James Edward Wolf, born May 8, 4i 4" 4" 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Donna Michell Chandler, bom T. Wolf, 1813 East Battlmore Street, April 15, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Baltimore 31, Md. Mrs. Charles T. Chandler, Stokes 4 4 4 Road, Indian Hills', NJ. Pamela Yvmine Cameron, born it 4> 4^ March 30, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Charolette Dianne Falrcloth, Mrs. William R. Cameron, 507 born May 12, 1953. Parents, Mr. North Carolina Avenue, Mobile, and Mrs. James L. Faircloth, 2718 Ala. Honest Al in New Role i Ame V. Olsen, Jr., bom April 11, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ame V. Olsen, 1225 Music Street, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Alana Eve Whitmer, bom April 27, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Edward Whitmer, 125 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4^4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Constanza Loriz, born April 15, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fer­ nando. Loriz, 288 Ryerson Street, Brooklyn, NY. Ronald Smith, bom April 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith, 582 East 140th Street, Bronx 54, NY. Joseph Lindsey Martello, Jr., born April 16, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martello, 279 Soniat Avenue, Harahan, La. Cindy Lucille Chambliss, born May i5, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Chambliss, 331 La^ barre Drive, New Orleans 20, La. Cynthia Maria Whitney, born May 12, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Whitney, Box 639, Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, La. Bridgette Johnson, born March 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ravaughn Johnson, Route 1, McKenzie, Ala. Gary Arthur Mottram, born March 25, 1953. • Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mottram, 16 Mile Street, Merrimac, Mass. USPHS HOSPITAI, STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar Adams John F. Meo Edwardo Balboa Abraham Moses Arthur Botelho Alfred Mueller G. F. BishoS Leonard G. Murphy Robert Borland W. Omelanczuk Maurice Burnstine William Pepper Frank Calnan ' Winford H. Powell John Fanoli Bart James Power WiUiam Foyt H. Randoja Lawrence Franklin C. R. Robertson Joe Carl Griggs G. H. Robinson James W. Hamilton VirgU Sandberg Charles Henry A. L. Sargent B. Holmes James Sealy E. Hurst Jr.Joseph Sharp WiUiam Jimenez Manuel Souza Hans Kehlenbeck Anders Thevik Ludwig Kristiansen Thor Thorsen K. R. Kuchinski Harry Tuttle Frank C. Kumiega George Vickery Thomas F. Maher Richard Weir W. P. Malcewicz Joseph Wilkin John Mastropaulas Benno Zielinskl SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Joseph Koslusky ADELPHI HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY August Valentine USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEAOH. BROOKLYN. NY victor Arevalo Frederick Landry Edmund Blosser Harry McDonald Walter Chalk.' David McUreath C. M. Davison Claude A. Markell EmiUo Delgado Vic MUazzo Antonio M. Diaz John R. Murdock John J. DriscoU Eugene T. Nelson Jose G. Espinoza Pedro O. Peralto Enrique Ferrer G. E, Shumaker Robert GUbert Henry Smith Bart Guranick Herbert R. Totten Peter Gvozdich USPHS ftOSPITAL SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Arthur Botelho BIKERS ISLAND HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY James R. Lewis TRIPLER ARMY HOSPITAL HONOLULU Thomas McCaffrey USi'HS HOSPITAL FORT STANTON, NY Bruno Barthel Jack H, Gleason Charles Burton Thomas Isaksen Adion Cox Donald McDonald John G. Dooley A. McGuigan Otto J. Ernst J. F. Thornburg F. Frennette Virgil E. WUmoth CHARITl? HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. J. F. McLaughlin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. • Rogelio Cruz T. L. Ankerson Frederick Farthing James E. Belcher H. Fnage Alonzo Bettis Octave Bourgeois W. A. Gardner Paul Goodman . BraceweU Ben Collins Niel Hansen C. M. Hawkins Jose A. Colls Cope John C. Herber Harold E. Crane E. Jeanfreau T. S. Johnson • Joseph Somyak Thomas F. KeUer Henry S. Sosa Leo H. Lang C. H. Summerell S. A. Mangold James W. Sumpter Estel O. MaSSey R. Sundberg C. R. Nicholson T. R. Terrington C. Rushing Lonnie R. Tickle F. Sansone Hubert Weeks .Luther C. Seidle George R. Wendel D. D. Shaw William J. Witty E. R. Smaliwdod - J. L. Munneriynn Lynn C. Smith CITY HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. John S. Burke CHICKASAW INFIRMARY N. T. Tala CHICKASAW, ALA. USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Marcalo B. Bblen Paul D. Lawrence Warren Burnside Oscar Ozer James R. ColtreU William J. SmaU S. Heiducki Peter Smith G. Holgerson D, K. T. Sorensen USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Warner W. Allred W. Middendorf John F. Evans Jack D. Morrison Leonard N. Evans W. J. Morris F. W. Grant Ralph L. Sturgis James M. Hall Bernard Wolfman John A. Leavens USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. • . • Alfred Johanson George M. Rice Lewis M. Judd Henry J. Tucker Tony J. Kismul Robert J. Wiseman Herbert Pendry USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. S. Anderson L. Manhart Milton Raggett J. E. Markopolo G. Delgado Robert L. Shaw Raymond Harris - Frank D. Todd LeRoy H. Hoffman PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. Roscoe Alford USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Carl E. Chahdler William Odum Jeff DavisG. A. Puissegar James Fried Hipolito Ramos QuUla E. Qarten Mack B. Singleton Gorman T. Glaze Samuel J. Steele Roy M. Hawes John Stone Vincent Jones Adoif Swenson Karl Kristensen - David F. Sykes Irwin Lltten Lloyd Thomas Peter Losado Adolph Vante James T. Mann WiUiam F. Vaughn Melvin Mason Edward H. Ward Tony Mastantino M. E. Watson Edward Melone • USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Eugene O. Barris S. R. Greenrldge Joseph W. Carey Stefa Kostegan John A. Duff.v R. N. Rogers' John J. Flaherty George A. WiUiama A. Green USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Lewis N. Childress H. D. MUliner V. De Almeida S. E. Roundtree Leslie M. Jackson Luby Wheeler Benefit Record: 4 Minutes Flat It may take three minutes to cook an egg, but it took just four to whip up an SIU maternity benefit check last week. The record-breaking performance was for benefit of a Sea­ farer who needed the money ' equal speed, but only because it in a hurry, didn't have any advance warning It seems that the Seafarer of the pending claim. in question bad his wife in a hos­ 4 4 4 that was a little sticky about Cinthia Darlene Nicholson, born pital getting their bill paid. They want­ May 19, 1953. Parents, Mr. and ed to see the color of his cash be­ Mrs. Dempsey Nicholson, Route 6, fore his wife was discharged, and Box 256, Mobile, Ala. she was due to go home that week­ 4 4 4. end. As usually happens in such Janet Laura Kuhn, born April situations heavy medical ex­ 27, 1953. Parents, ^Mr.'and Mrs. penses hadthe the Seafarer a lit­ Leo B. Kuhn, Beckmille Road, tle strappedleft for ready cash with a R. D. No. 1, Hanover, Pa. weekend coming up. 4 4 4 Extra-Fast Action Jesse Ronald Green, born May Since' he wanted to square 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse T. Green, 718 Charbonnet things away with the hospital, the Seafarer came up to Welfare Street, New Orleans. 17, La. 4 4 4 ' Services in Brooklyn headquarters Wilbert James Miles, Jr., born on Friday morning, and asked if April 18, 1953. Parents, Mr. and he could get extra-fast action on Mrs. Wilbert J. Miles, 351 West his benefit. He produced the nec­ essary papers which consist of Highland Av^enue, Prichard, Ala. marriage certificate, proof of birth 4,4 4 Angela Elaine Jensen, born May and the discharge from his last 20, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. ship. His papers were checked on Carl Jensen, 266 South Hamilton right away and Just four minutes later he had the $200 benefit check Street, MobUe, Ala. Willis O'Berry, son of Sea­ in his hands. 4 4 4 Now all the Seafarer has to wait farer George O'Berry, shows Margaret . Ann Sumpter, bom May 12,1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. for is the $25 US defense bond. his progress at age 2i/^ months. James W. Sumpter, 3220 Holly Welfare Services is sori^ that it The O'Berry's live in Dade couldn't deliver the bond with City, Fla. Grove Street, New Orleans, La. Getting Older r-' •I j W' Seafarer Al (Honest Al) Whitmer, regular contributor to the SEA­ FARERS LOG and former editor of Delta Line shipboard news­ paper shown learning the ropes.of fatherhood with his new daugh­ ter, Alana. Al'a on tho Gidfwater right now. �June 12, 19SS SEEIN* THE SEAFARERS With WALTER SIEKMANN SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-seven Co. Agent Huffy ? Nofify 51U The greatest number of cases that come to Welfare Services' attention involve Seafarers' claims for maintenance and cjire and, unpaid wages as a result of illness- or injury aboard ship. In many, instances the diffi­ he should have contacted the Union emergency cases the Seafarer culties arise when^the Sea­ while he was still overseas. That waits a few days before checking farer is in a foreign port and way Welfare Services would be in. That leaves a loophole open has to depend on the company able to act on the problem imme­ for the company to claim that he agents to provide hipi with unpaid diately instead of when the whole aggravated the injury or ailment , (News about in the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SW Web wages, and after he gets out of the business was over. ashore and try to deny him part of 'fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer hospital, with maintenance and -Another difficulty arises with his maintenance on that basis. Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned «p while he makes cure money as well as skimp on- maintenance and cure claims here Obviously, this is a tough argu­ his rounds in his post,as Director of Welfare Services.) obligations to ""the Seafarer in in the US, if an injured Seafarer ment for the Seafarer to answer. That old movie gag about the fellow "who tripped up on a piece of other ways. Then when the Sea= takes his time about checking into It's common sense for the man to farer gets back to the States he a hospital immediately after leav­ report right in to the hospital to soap in the bathtub doesn't sound funny any more to Bill Bennett. comes up to Welfare ^Services to ing a ship. Sometimes in non­ eliminate any doubts on this score. Bill was second electrician on the Simmons Victory when he slipped collect the difference between the in the shower and cracked up a couple of his ribs. He's resting easier agent's payments and what the now, over at the Staten Island Hospital, now that we got his gear off the man is entitled to. In these in­ ship and checked it in for him in the headquarters baggage room. We stances, Welfare Services is able to straighten out matters and get saw Maurice Burnstine who has been in the hospital quite a while now, the man his money. trying out his artificial legs. Maurice is waiting for a couple of new Jlowever, the knowledge he will sockets that are on order and should make getting around a little collect his dough later on doesn't do the Seafarer much good while easier for him. Aubry Sargent is taking life easy waiting for his broken jaw to heal, He is beached in a foreign port. up. It seems that a couple of fellows took a dislike to Aubry one A couple of simple steps by the evening and'as he put it "they decided that my looks needed chang­ Seafarer can get him his mainte­ ing." The doctors have wired his jaw together and he expects that in nance money when he needs it most. a little while it will be as good as "new. Notify Union Fast All of the boys appreciate that Union hospital benefit, but Luther When a man is hospitalized in a Milton told us to make sure to thank the Union for him in the SEA­ FARERS LOG so ffiat everybody would know how he /eels about it. foreign port the first thing he Luther just got into Staten Island recently after being* an outpatient should do is notify the agent and awhile down on Hudson and Jay. The doctors felt he need's a little request his unearned wages and maintenance. If the man sees that patching up, that couldn't be done on the clinic visits. the agent is in any way holding up He's Seen Twins Already the payments he should let Wel­ Tom Maher wants us to straighten out a little misunderstanding fare Services know what the score that appeared in this comer last issue. He certainly has seen those is immediately, by airmail. brand new twins of his, because he spent a little time with them while Tjiat way. Welfare Services can still on out-patient treatment before he got into the hospital. We hope get after the company while the to get over your place, Tom, as soon as you're home again to get some man is still overseas, so that the pictures of the babies. company will instruct the agent to Bob Borland just got into the USPHS hospital recently after an abide by the Union agreement. accident he had on the Juiesberg. Bob caught a finger in some Once the agent receives instruc­ moving gear and had to be taken off the ship by the Coast Guard to tions from the home office on this get treatment. He was hospitalized down in Lewes, Delaware, for score, it's usually sufficient to guarantee full payment of moneys a while before being transferred up here. due and full satisfaction on all ' SStcomplaints. ' The scuttlebutt over at Manhattan Beach has it that the USPHS is Had to Work Way preparing to move In TB patients from other hospitals around July 1. Sometimes an accident will take Charles Shirley (right) is one Atlantic" man who benefited from The patients will come from Fort Stanton, Cleveland and Detroit, place in such a manner that there sailing SIU. He's shown here displaying the $200 maternity benefit according to what we've heard. Right now Manhattan Beach is pretty is a question whether or not the he received for his daughter, Joyce Lynn. . crowded with only a handful of empty beds, so the only way we can company is responsible, such as • see them making room for the newcomers is by moving out the 40 the instance in which *a man was The aid given Seafarers by SIU Welfare Services and the veteran patients that they have over there. hurt because of a dockside acci­ benefits provided by the SIU Welfare Plan without charge to All this is strictly unofficial, and the Union is trying to find out dent. The agent in this instance Just what's going to happen. As soon as we get the word we will pars claimed that there was nothing he Seafarers are proving effective organizing weapons among — could do, with the result that the tankermen of the Atlantic-^ it along. fleet. Several former and cur­ man had to work his way back as to enforce this contract clause in The Union is putting up quite a battle to save the Savannah USPHS soon as he was able to get around. rent Atlantic seamen have col­ all instances where it applies. It hospital from closing and the boys in the hospital there are pretty much concerned with what's happening. Right now we have about a When he got back here and went lected benefits under the SIU's contrasts strongly with the Atlantic dozen Seafarers in the hospital there including Warner Allred, John for his payoff the company pre­ simple qualifications and have been system where the company decides and Leonard Evans, Jim "Hall, Ralph Sturgis and a few others. They sented him with a hospital bill fo^ assisted by Welfare Services on whether or not the tankermen will receive maintenance if any and are all agreed that the closing would be a pretty rough deal for them medical care he had received over­ other personal matters. Atlantic men have been particu­ how long the benefits will last. and any other seamen who would ordinarily make use of this hospital. seas. Here again, if there was any larly impressed by the comprehen­ The fact that there is no charge doubt as to whether Hie Seafarer sive maintenance and cure clause whatsoever for all the SIU's bene­ is entitled to maintenance, un­ in the SIU contract and the fact fits—hospital, death, disability, earned wages and transportation. that Welfare Services goes to bat maternity and scholarship—is an­ other feature that impresses At­ lantic men. As they know from sad experience, every benefit that they might possibly get from Atlantic has to be paid for by themselves. The deaths of the following Manhattan State Hospital, Man­ And the whole sj'stem is so sur­ Seafarers have been reported to hattan, NY, on February 7, 1953. rounded by ifs, buts, and ands, that the Seafarers Welfare Plan and He joined the SIU in New Orleans nobody understands just what -is $2,500 death benefits are being two years ago. Burial took place involved except the insurance com­ at St. Lawrence Cemetery, New pany actuary who rigged the plan paid to beneficiaries. Haven, Conn.; the estate is admin­ up in the first place. The Atlantic Thomas J. Kustas, 46: A member istered by Vieno Irene Mattel, T93 man pays for it in a string of de­ of the engine department for the De Witt Street, New Haven,-Conu'. ductions at the payoff. Ijpast nine years. Brother Kustas In contrast the SlU"s require­ . t 4 4. died at the USPHS Hospital, Rich­ Joseph N. Lucas. 32: A resident ments are simple and easy to under­ mond, NY, on May 14, 1953. He of British West Indies, Brother stand—one day on an SIU ship is is survived by his wife. Aphrodite Lucas died of a lung ailment at the all that is needed for the bulk of Kustas, 83 Hamilton Place, Brook­ USAH 8167th AU Hospital, Tokyo, benefits provided by the SIU. lyn, NY. Burial took place at Cy­ Japan, on May 19, 1953. He had Typical of the licking .4.tlantic press Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, been sailing as a steward in the men take on their benefits are the NY. steward department since he joined deductions taken on one tanker4" 4" the Union, almost two years ago man's wages. Out of a $350 payoff Valentine E. Burzak, 38: On May in New York. He leaves his moth­ he shelled out $18.98 for annuity 9, 1953, Brother Burzak died at the er, Linda Lucas, St. Vincent, Brit­ tax, $6.75 for Blue Cross, and $2.70 VA Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. ish West Indies. for group insurance, or over $28 in He had been sailing in the steward all. 4 4 4 department out of Philadelphia George Marion Huguley, 18: A And even with these heavy pay­ since 1944. Burial took place at fatal automobile accident on May ments Atlantic men are never sure Beverly National Cemetery, Bever­ 16, 1953, caused Brother Huguley's of collecting a cent, because of. the ly, NJ. Brother Burzak leaves his death in Mobile, Ala. An SIU complicated eligibility require­ wife, Eleanor Burzak, 3111 East member of two years' standing, he ments they have to meet. Edgemont Street, Philadelphia, Pa. sailed as a utility man in the ste'wTo add to this, Atlantic seamen ard department out of Mobile. have nothing comparable to Wel­ t. t. Patrick Harvey Morris looks around SEAFARERS LOG office with Anthony ^Mattel, 38: Brother Burial took place at Whistler Cem­ fare Services to whom they can curious stare while being held by his dad, Harvey Morris, chief Mattel, who sailed in the steward etery, Whistler, Ala. His estate is turn when they need help on their •tewhrd. Patrick will cdebrate 2nd birthday in October. department, all ratings, died at administered by H. L. Huguley. personal problems. jsiaMLuO aiU no » lA jsnexA n SyOliJ ' Atlantic Tankermen Impressed By Union's Welfare Services Looking Things Over M �SEAFARERS^LOG Jiin* 12 1953 > OFFICIAL-ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS I N TE R N AM O N A L U N IO N » ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFLT •' _ -.r * 'y' . :r.:® •••yii'i;';; TO X • . *•• "-^1 • ^ • :>/• ATIAMTC lANKERMM: /•••- ... f. . • •' -.w'v..:'-".'-.- tirv-:.' • •i /* ..V " '• ! . • - fip- . *4 .,-i. 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Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 12, 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. 12 Description An account of the resource Headline: SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS WILL BE DETERMINED SOON HAIL SIU CREW FOR RESCUE MEBA VOTE ON NATIONAL UNIT SLATED FILE FOR ATLANTIC FLEET VOTE MOVE STUNS AMEU; CREWS JUBILANT AS NEWS HITS SHIPS SIU STEPS UP SAVANNAH FIGHT; STANTON CLOSES SENATE TO HEAR VIEWS ON SHIP AID BARBERSHOP OPENS IN NEW YORK HQ BAR GIRLS GET ROUGH IN TOKYO SENATORS START OWN STUDY ON LIMITING MSTS ACTIVITY TOBACCO UNION PRAISES SIU AID ON UNION LABEL SIU VESSEL FLEES PIER IN $300G BOSTON BLAZE SEAFARER TO SOLO OCEAN IN BOAT DEL SUD CREWMEMBERS ENTERTAIN 500 AT FESTIVE SIU PICNIC IN NEW ORLEANS JONES ACT A LAW 33 YEARS NOW SIU HELPS TO DEDICATE NEW SEAMEN'S MEMORIAL CONSTITUTION OF MARINERS SLOWED BY SHIPYARD FIRE MYRON BULL DIES, WAS 3RD CO HEAD CANADA SIU HALTS PHONY PAYOFF BOSUN TAUGHT SELF ART, WON SIU CONTEST PRIZE THE ELECTION PETITION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ACTION IN CONGRESS IN FINE SIU STYLE TO THE LAND OF CUBA LIBRE GALS WIN RIGHT TO WEAR SHORTS CO. PAYS, FINDS 65 IS NOT OLD AFL FAR E. REP. 'BEST ANTI-RED' 53 YEARS IN 'BROTHERHOOD OF SEA' SPANNED BY TEAM OF FATHER, SON SEAFARER'S SON IS YOUNGEST OF HIGH SCHOOL'S GRADUATES NAME IS SAME--FACE ISN'T ROVING SKIPPER WITH YEN FOR YEN LEADS HIS CREW ON A MERRY CHASE POLIO DRIVE SUPPORT WINS CREW PRAISE ROBINSON CRUSOE BENEFIT RECORD: 4 MINUTES FLAT CO. AGENT HUFFY? NOTIFY SIU ATLANTIC TANKERMEN IMPRESSED BY UNION'S WELFARE SERVICES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/12/1953 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1953 Periodicals Seafarers Log