http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/345cdaec7f2425743ba7581384dedbab.PDF 7c00f32fdcc88555c0913ac9adc4e432 PDF Text Text '." ' J'- • Vote; SlU Win Seen '%.V iL-f^ Vol. XVi No. 26 e-S ! ^ii-Vk -k' I •:.• •M'' -Story on Page 2 ! ->v:'!-' r», • r-' r^v •' • * SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • • -iiy • ^-y •;, •:• • rkS &:• •• -J 22 ABOARD Districts 12 Days Overdue m 1 •Story on Page 3 •:|l -iy, '•^1 m •Wt "••'I'Sg liif: 'iii^ ^W«W-, J.; , • . Jtc/lGlf a a • And DoSOoif ^lye today through a chance of fate that kept them from sailing aboard the ill-fated LST Southern Disw!r nUo!^ JoTfl! 1 f T \ medical treatment, Seafarers Thomas Blackledge, MM (seated), and Marion " Sn iien ftr 1® }! ^ on the missing ship. Wife and children of Thomas T. Nichols of West Lake, La. (top row), mainJif P f n1Sn?rPnT.te^ ^ shows family of Lake Charles, La. Seafarer Louis B. Cook. Left to right, Mr. frir tim ch^ ?n/S^P • daughter and son-in-iaw; Mrs. Copk; L. B. Cook,,Jr., a son, and Glenda Hooper, a granddaughter. A Coast Guard search lor the ship and survivors among the 22-man crew was given up this week. The ship has bwn missing since Dec. 6. (Story on Page 3 ) �liK; Itef-V'- lW«Tw« SMAF ARE R S toe \ fc Orders f' WC Vote .v.»v , , iteeember 24. liBM -:0m NO lAWnrERS IIEEPED Tfat SIU Welfare Plan office wishe* to remind Seafaren and their families that no lawyers are needed to collect apy SIU Wel­ fare Plan benefit. Some cases have arisen in rebent months ip which lawyers were engaged. The only result was a delay in coUe(^ tlon of benefits and a charge against the benefit for lawyers"fees. It's emphasized that the Welfare Plan was designed from the beginning to provide simple and speedy payment bf 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, NY, NY, toy the individual involved. SAN FRANCISCO—^A National Labor Relations Board order last week for a three-depart­ ment vote on West Coast ships appears to hate cleared the way finally for a Seafarers International Union victory in the long fight for representation of steward department per­ sonnel. Over 2,000 steward*^^ department men are covered stewards' representatien once and Christmas Cheer For Hosflltalized Seafarers for all. Both Bridges and the by the order. NUMC&S sought to defeat this bid, The board action from Washing­ ton is a dear defeat for Harry and complicated the proceedings Bridges and his International with a stack of unfair labor charges Longshoremen's and Warehouse­ and petitions of their own for a men's Union and for the tattered new vote among steward depart­ remnants of the Nationd Union of ment men only. Both these actions Marine Cooks and Stewards, both were upset by NLRB rulings. Details of the West Coast elec­ independent and both ousted from the CIO in 1950 for Communist- tion will still have to be decided among all the parties concerned. domination. The SIU is expected to win over­ Meanwhile, the NUMC&S has the whelmingly in a three-department added problem of proving its eligi­ vote which would include not only bility to be on the ballot because the cooks aqd stewards, but deck of a question regarding its filing of department personnel in the Sail­ finandal reports. It has until ors Union of the Pacific and engine January 17, 1955, to qualify undof department men in the Marine labor board rules. Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union. Both ihe SUP and MFOW are affiliated with the SIU aniTthe votes of their members would far outweigh those of the galley per­ sonnel, whose ranks include the Regular jnembership meet­ last segment of pro-Communists on ings in STU headquarters and US-flag vessels. at all branches are held every No Union Now second Wednesday night at The cooks and-stewards are cur­ rently without union representa­ 7 PM. The schedule for the tion of any kind as a result Of the next few meetings is as follows: inconclusive results of balloting Dec. 29, Jan. 12, Jan. 26. Walking patients at Staten Island hospital line up for distribution of extra $25 Christmas bonus, earlier this year. The voting gave All Seafarers registered on arettes and cigars from SIU Welfare Services Representative, Tom Gould. .They are, left to right; Sea- V the SlU-affiliated Marine Cooks the shipping , list are required ' farers Harry Morton, Kendall Kelly, Roger Cowperthwaite, Morris Siegel, John Doherty, Olai^iSeim,!^! and Stewards-AFL a clear major­ Sidney Turner and George Robinson. Bonus is in addition to the regular $15 weekly beneflL All: ity over the NUMC&S, but pro­ to attend the meetings. hospitalized Seafarers throughout country received bonus. duced the most votes for "no union" at the urging of Harry Bridges "Local 100," which was un­ able to get on the ballot. MCS-AFL was organized a, fewyears ago by rank and filers fed up with conditions within the NUMC&S, who obtained a charter from the SIU of North America. The battle has been see-sawing since then -between the SUP, The SIU served formal notice on the Coast Guard this week of its total opposition to the Bridges. MCS-AFL and the Coast Guard's attempt to inject itself into a civilian industry and establish sweeping physi­ NUMC&S. • cal and mental controls over seamen. In a letter to Rear Admiral Halert C. Shepheard, ' Sfiigle Unit As a result of the NLRB order, head of the .Coast Guard's Of- * WASHINGTON—American unlicensed men in all departments fice of Marine Safety, SIU specific authorization from Con­ of physical examinations, a system on West Coast ships will now have Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall gress. In its release of the pro­ which meets with the approval of merchant seamen who were an opportunity to vote for a single outlined th» Union's opposition posed program, the Coast Guard the SIU. The president of the com­ held by Germany or . Japan/ bargaining unit known as the SIU and asked that the SIU be notified evaded the question of its author­ pany, Harry X. Kelly, happens to as prisoners, internees or hostagesbe chairman of the Merchant Ma­ at any time during World War II Pacific District, composed of the of the time and place of hearings ity to impose these controls. SUP, MFOW and MCS-AFL. The on the proposed system so that the The Coast Guard program was rine Section, National Safety after Peaii Harbor now have an ILWU and NUMC&S wiU also be SIU can spell out in detail the pro­ presented originally at a meeting CoupcU. opportunity to apply for war claims gram's "inconsistency with accept­ of the Merchant Marine section of on the ballot. Strict Exam benefits under a new.law passed ed labor-management relations in the National Safety Council. The Under Mississippi's physical ex­ by the last Congress. The three SIU affiliates orig­ private industry." / major weapon in the Coast Guard amination program, instituted this inally petitioned for a three-de­ Detention benefits are payablo partment election in an effort to The letter declared that the Un­ arsenal was the argument that at summer, all seagoing personnel the rate of $60 for each calendar settle the issue of the cooks and ion is "unequivocally opposed" to present, the industry does not have take a strict examination. The ex­ at the Coast Guard's plan as a mili­ a good system of examining indi­ amination includes chest x-ray, month during which a seaman was tary invasion of a-private industry viduals with physical and mental urinalysis, electro-cardiogram in at least 18 years of age, and at the rate of $25 for each calendar to impose controls over civilian defects. some instances, and other tests at month during which he was under workers' rights to jobs. Further the At the very same meeting, the the discretion of the examining 18. Survivors of seamen who Dec. 24, 1954 Vol. XVi, No. 24 SIU challenges the methods the Mississippi Shipping Uompany Men sailing with the would otherwise qualify for these Coast Guard would employ in presented an outline of its system physician. As I See It. Page 6 screening (Continued on page 17) benefits are also eligible. men for physical and Burly Page 15 Eligibility is based on service attributes as "absolutely Crossword Puzzle ........ Page 8 mental aboard a US-fiag vesseL or a ves­ unscientific." Editorial Cartoon .......Page 9 sel which was registered under the Congress Interested. Editorials Page 9 laws of any government friendly Inquiring Seafarer Page 8 Meanwhile there were indications to the US during World War H, Labor Round-Up Page 8 that influeptial members of Con­ August 31 Deadline Letter of The Week Page 9 gress—as a result of maritime un­ Claiins must be filed by August Letters Page 15 ion protests—^were disturbed by Maritime Page 8 the Coast Guard's attempted pow­ The SlU-contracted Sandcaptain, sand dredge operated by 31, 1955, and must be filed even Meet The Seafarer Page 8 er grab. Senator John Butler, Construction Aggregates, sailed from New York on Decem­ by those who filed a similar claim Notices, Personals Page 17 member of the Water Transporta­ ber 14 for an l^month "tour of duty" at a Venezuelan con­ with the former War Claims Com­ mission, which was not paid.Off Watch Page 14 tion Subcommittee of the Senate, Port Reports Pages 12, 13 has shown marked interest in the struction project. • A 41-man^ who stick it out for more than Seamen or their survivors who Quiz Page 14 dispute and has informed SIU of SIU crew is aboard the ship nine months will receive a bonus served, gave aid to, or collaborated SIU History Cartoon Page 6 NA headquarters that his commit­ which will be dredging sand amounting to 25 percent of their with hostile governments, members Vote of Thanks Page 9 tee was anxious for the Coast in the mouth of the Orinoco River. base wages. Thereafter, they will of the Armed forces and those who Washington News Letter. .Page 7 Guard and unions to settle the is­ There are Indications that the receive additional bonuses month are entitled to^ or received civilian Welfare Benefits Pages 18, 19* sue. If no such agreement is company may assign its two re- for month, for as long as they stay detention or other benefits as a Welfare Report Page 18 reached. Senator Butler implied mainihg sandboats, the Sandchief on the ship. civilian US citizen under another Your Dollar's Worth.. .i. Page & that a Congressional investigation and the Sandmate, to the same All three of the sandboats have law, are not eligible to file for operation in the near future. ' would be in order. been idle since the ear^ part of these benefits. Published' biweekly at the headquarters ef the Seafarers Imernatlenal Unloii, Ah In any case, examination of the The 18-m(mth sign-on is covered 1952, when they worked on land­ Applications and further infoi>: lantic a euir District AFL. «7S Fourth .1 i.^reaklvrt 3S, MY. Tel, MYsiinth regulations makes it clear that the by a spwlal SIU cciitraet to fill operations in Newark Bay for mation can be obtained from the r-»*00. Entereo as second class matter Coast Guard does not have author­ keep the crev on the job and keep construction of the New Jersey Foreign C^ims Settlement ^o^ . at the Pest Offlce In Brooklyn/ NY, under ity to impose its program without replacements at a nainimuin. iMTSh turnpike. mission. Washington 25, DC. the Act of Ausust M, IflS. Meetimg Night Everg 2 Weeks SIU Re/ects CG Proposal; Seamen Can Congress May Probe Plan Now Apply For POW $ iftf;' !i< SEAFARERS LOG Sandboet Signs For 18 Months In SA i^;l. I fr t Ki :'••' i:' •' I- • • •, fx �ilB:: December 24. 1954 SEAFARERS LOG Fate Three Southern Districts Feared Lost With Crew Of 22 Aboard Hope has virtually been abandoned for the 22-nian crew of the SlU-contracted Southern Districts which disappeared wit hout a trace somewhere off the East Coast and has not been seen nor heard from since December 6. An intensive Coast Guard air-sea search, underwayt since December 11 with a one day interruption, was Two years agro crewmembers of Southern Districts commemorated loss of sister ship Southern Isles with special shipboard ceremonies •t site of disaster. Now Southern Districts is feared lost in same Ceneral area. MA Halts called off on December 21 af­ ter failing to turn up a shred of evidence as to the fate of the vessel and her crew. While the ship has not been officially given up for lost, chances that survivors would be found were described by a Coast 5 i To : ' ' ; A Day Brandon Nichols Guard spokesman as "very re­ mote" particularly in view of severe weather in the area. Never­ WASHINGTON—After approving transfer of 57 American- theless merchant ships have been flag Libertys to "runaway" foreign flags, Maritime Admin­ asked to continue to watch all istrator Louis Rothschild turned off the faucet—only to turn along the vessel's route from Port Dreary Christmas is outlook for family of Frank Famiglio, Jr., 18, Sulphur, Louisiana, to Buckpoiir, it on again under pressure^ who is missing on Southelm Districts. Here Famigiio^s aunt, Mrs. Maine. from the tramp shipowners. a shortage of tramp shipping was Margi Maiorana, and his grandmother, Mrs. Pauline Famiglio, con­ the 13 unlicensed men aboard, Further, just before Roths- developing. The SIU's Washington 11Ofsailed fer with SIU patrolman Herman Trexciair in New Orleans. Frank's with the SIU A&G Dis­ ehild announced he was "halting" correspondent reported that the trict and two were members of uncle, Blaise Famiglio, is currently aboard Del Sud. transfers, his office approved the shortage reached such proportions the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of Savannah, and Victoriano R. Mar­ Southern Isles, which broke in two shift of five more Libertys, includ­ that the Foreign Economic Admin­ tinez of Norfolk. oft Hatteras and went to the bot­ ing the SIU-«ontracted Ragnar istration was -almost ready to de­ tom October 5, 1951. Only six men The two SUP men were Herman Naess. clare that there were no American survived that disaster, which came Klotz of Jackson Heights, NY, Rothschild's "halt" to transfers tramps available to carry Govern­ so rapidly that the ship did not and Billie Nolan, Miami, Florida. came last week on the grounds that ment cargo under the "50-50" law. have time to radio for help. Other crewmembers were; Cap­ "there was a growing demand for> This would dump much of this Similarly no SOS was ever re­ tain E. M. Rowe, Norfolk; T.' B. cargo into the laps of foreign op­ American flag shipping space." He Roane, 1st mate, Norfolk; J. B. ceived from the Southern Dis­ had been shifting Libertjrs. from erators. Downing, 2nd mate, Virginia tricts, indicating that the ship may Operators Act American registry so rapidly that Beach; D. C. Hudson, 3rd mate, also have gone down so rapidly No sooner had Rothschild "halt­ Portsmouth, Va.; G. C. Falle, radio as to preclude any emergency calls. • ed" transfers, with 57 ships al-' The verifiable facts of the case operator, Baltimore; W. H. Jenready gone, than tramp ship oper­ Famiglio Thomas nette, chief engineer, Scranton, are as follows: The ship left Port ators put the squeeze on him. NC; E. Opffer, 1st assistant. Pala­ Sulphur, Louisiana, on December After meeting with their repre­ the Pacific. Two other Seafarers, tine, Cuba; M. L. Carder, 2nd as­ 2 with a cargo of 2,659 tons of sul­ sentative, Rothschild announced he Thomas Blackledge, MM, and sistant, Newport, Ky.; L. L. Par- phur ore for Bucksport, Maine. was "clarifying" his order so It Marion Vestor, oiler, escaped the rish, Jr., 3rd assistant, Richmond, would not apply to six pending ap­ fate of their shipmates when they Va. plications. This means another six were , left behind in New Orleans News that the ship was missing ships will be transferred after for medical treament. Rothschild called a "halt." Seven­ Seafarers aboard the ship were: ; teen more ships may get a green James H. Brandon, 38, of Tampa, light via this route. Florida; Louis B. Cook, 53, Lake Originally the transfer policy Charles, La.; Thomas Nichols, 29, The former Alaska passen­ was announced to assist shipown­ of West Lake, Louisiana, who is ger ship Denali is now headed ers who were unable to find em­ the father of four children; Frank toward the Gulf Coast where ployment for their vessels under J. Famiglio, 18, of New Orleans; it will operate on the Tampa to the American flag, because of com­ Samuel B. Thomas, 35, father of Martinez Sellers Havana run. The Denali will petition from "runaway" opera­ two children, living in Thomson, operate in addition to the P&O tions in the first instance. Subse­ Maximum capacity of the vessel is Steamship Company's Miami to quently, the policy became a de­ 4,000 long tons of ore. She was Morris Cooper Havana run now being handled by vice for operators to get better reportedly sighted by another ves­ the SB Florida. sel off the Florida Keys on De­ prices for their ships than they and overdue cast a pall over SIU cember 6, and was due in BucksA skeleton SIU crew wOs could under the American market, membership meetings on Decem­ port on December 12. placed aboard the Denali in Seat­ and to make "partnerships" with ber 15. SIU Secretary-Treasurer tle, where she had been laid up other owners for purposes of put­ 72-Hour Notice Paul Hall declared: "We're hoping by the Alaska Steamship Company ting more and more tonnage under Normal company procedure against hope that some men may before being sold. The ship then foreign flags. have survived but it looks extreme­ called for her to notify the South­ picked up a payload of lumber for Actually the "hardship" plea has ly doubtful. Our heartfelt sym­ ern Steamship Company, her own­ transport to the Gulf Coast. no validity today, ^'it the tramp pathies go to the families of these ers, 72 hours before her estimated The Denali will operate under operators still prefv. foreign flags Union brothers who—we fear-^ time of arrival on December 12. Hinc Daniels the same P&O passenger ship con­ for obViou» reasons. have been victims of one of the The company then was due to hear from the vessel on December 9, tract as the Florida. There are To date, 19 SIU ships, one third Georgia; John Daniels, 36, of Con­ tragedies that beset seafaring." possibilities that the Denali will of the total, have been lost way, South Carolina, father of The Coast Guard has announced but when she did not report the touch at one other Florida port through transfers. Rothschild is ex­ three children; Wladslaw Hinc, 46, that a hearing into the vessel's dis­ company apparently assumed that besides Tampa, possibly SL Peters­ pected to push through a few .more of Philadelphia; Purdom Morris, appearance will open in New Or­ she was delayed by bad weather. When nothing was heard for 48 burg. Present plans .call for the before Congress gets a chance to 30, of Fordyce, Arkansas; William leans on January 3. ship to operate on a year-roiuid ask a few questions about' the T. Cooper, 27, of Savannah; James The Southern Distncts, an LST, hours after that, the company basis as.doejs the Florida. whole arrangement. Benjamin Sellers, 29, also of is a sister ship of the ill-fated (Continued on page 17) -r.. » Til'.-.i'!'; New P & 0 Ship Heads For Tampa ••'51 -^1 �p«c« FMT 2 SlU Go's Face Gov't Lawsuits SEAFARERS ICC Bceember ti, 19S4 WaeliMl 50 Feet Alone Catwalk THINGS ARE REALLY LOOKING UP FOR THE WEST COAST affiliates of the SIU of North America, and turning up the other face of the coin it's a glum Christmas for Harry Bridges and his cohorts. The National Labor Relations Board has approved the petition filed PHILADELPHIA—The owner­ by the SIU Pacific District on behalf of sailors, firemen and cooks for ship of another SlU-contracted a three-department election on West Coast ships. vessel, the Gulfwater, came under A victory in this Government-ordered crew election means fire as the Justice Deparment that for the first time all three departments on the West Coast will filed suit against its owners charg­ be together in one international union, the SIU of North America, ing the vessel is alien-owned. and the Communist Party's waterfront section will no longer have any Federal agents seized the vessel foothold on American-flag ships. as the Government suit claimed Just a few years back, few people would have given a nickel for the that Metro Steamship Corporation, SIU of NA's chances of bringing all Shipboard departments under its the vessel's owner, is controlled by banner. .An important development in this direction came when the the Kulukundis family, prominent Marine Firemen's Union voted in 1953 to affiliate with the SIU. From Greek shipowners. Under US then on it was the SUP, the MFOW and the Marine Cooks and Stewards, shipping laws, the ship could only AFL, against the Communist-dominated National Union of Marine be sold to American-owned cor­ Cooks and Stewards, itself largely a creature of Harry Bridges long­ porations. shore union. Once Bridges is beaten on this issue, as it surely appears Meanwhile, the Government's he will be .he will be confined pretty much to sniping at^the SIU from suit against the Philadelphia Ma­ the outside. .) i rine Corporation, owners of the Seafarer Thurston If^wis, AB (right), gets a light for his cigarette SlU - contracted tanker Potrero 5 ii * from a crewmember of a Coast Guard patrol boat which transferred YOUR UNION HAS TIME AND AGAIN CRITICIZED THE MARIHills, got under way in Washing­ him and Henry Vansen, bosun (center), ashore at Little Creek, Va., ton. The Government charges that time Administration for its transfer policies. This week the Maritime after both suffered injuries aboard the tanker Logans Fort (Cities Administrator outdid himself in proving that the transfer policy Manuel Kulukundis owns a major­ Service) last week. The mishap occurred while both were on their ity of the stock in the corporation. is no policy at all, but a pattern of confusion, expediency and weakway to a paint locker and huge waves coming over the bow washed Other Government suits include kneed sacrifice of US shipping to the greed of a handful of operators. them nearly 50 feet along the catwalk. Both later entered the the SlU-contracted US Petroleum As a result of the transfer of over 50 ships, things got so tight re­ Norfolk USPHS hospital. (Official US Coast Guard photo.) Carriers and Victory Carriers. cently that there were hardly enough Libertys available to take Gov­ ernment cargoes. The Maritime Administrator consequently suddenly reversed himself and called off all transfers. That situation lasted just about 48 hours. The tramp ship operator's representatives in Wash­ ington got to work, with the result that the Administrator reversed himself again and cleared the way for six more ships to dump the American flag. All this pulling and hauling one way or. another doesn't add; up to much of a maritime policy. Your Union believes, to paraphrase a famous quotation, that the Maritime Administrator was not appointed •Dpcnite the manv. difficulties which beset the maritime industry, the SIU rode out the to preside over the liquidation of the American merchant marine. ^ 1. 4 , storms in the troubled days of 19M The year's end found the SPEAKING OF SHIP TRANSFERS BRINGS TO MIND an interest­ TTninn in sound shaue and ready to take on any task that might arise. ing question. The US Government has been taking legal action against Among the major accom--* number of companies and agencies who own or operate tramp plishments for Seafarers in meanwhile, passed the $3 million Libertys among other ships. The Government charges that these com­ the past 12 months were the mark in benefits paid out since it panies are alien-controlled in violation of our shipping laws. negotiation of a new contract and first started functioning in Februa­ If this is the case, how does it affect the ships already transferred? an increase in vacation payments, ry, 1952. They are supposed to be under American control even though they are success in combatting shore leave . The permanent "50-50" law was under the Panamanian and Liberian flags. But do Americans really restrictions in Korea and at US a major feather in the Union's cap own them, and can they be counted on in a national emergency? military bases, and the completion since the SIU had battled for this of the fine new Baltimore hall, legislation for seven years, since CONGRESS GETS BACK INTO BUSINESS VERY SHORTLY WITH plus addition of recreation facili­ the start of the Marshall Plan. It a lot of important items on the agenda. One of them is a program for ties in other ports. In the legis­ gave assurance that from now on new freight Ships and for assistance to various sections of the industry. lative arena, the passage of the 50 percent of all Government The new program is broader than anything that has been proposed the permanent "50-5()" bill realized a cargoes would be carried on Ameri­ last few years and it appears to have the backing of the administration. Union objective of many years' can flag ships. If a substantial part of this program should go through, it would Longshoremen in the Port standing, while the enemies of The opening of the new Balti­ really make 1955 a big year for the Industry. Your Union will speak of New York caught leaders the Public Health Service hospitals more hall just a few weeks ago out in support of any new proposals for the aid of the shipping indusr of the old ILA flatfooted were set back on their heels. try, which in turn mean pork chops and sectulty for Seafarers. (Continued on page 16) when they voted down a pro­ SIU progress in 1954 was made posed two-year agreement which in the face of a drop-off in ship­ failed to correct a sizable number ping particularly in the early of longstanding waterfront griev­ months of the year and repeated ances. The agreement had been attempts in some official quarters warmly endorsed by Captain Wil­ to deprive seamen and their unions liam Bradley, ILA president, and of past gains. These included the lauded by the employers. effort to sandbag the Public Health NEW ORLEANS—Oscar "Papa" Celestin, one of the most noted musicians ever, pro­ Another stunning setback to the Service hospitals which was sound­ ILA this week was the re-entry ly defeated, but which is due for duced in this city that is the cradle of jazz and who was a great favorite among New of the 3,500-man tugboat union a revival in the coming months; Orleans Seafarers, died at his home here December 15. into the AFL. The tug union was the transfer loophole so conven­ The venerable Negro trum-"' Bradley's home outfit until he was iently opened to tramp ship opera­ peter was 70 years old. He appearance to provide the music served as business manager of the made ILA president. The tug move tors by the Maritime Administra­ was stricken ill last August for dancing under the tree-shaded band. cuts Bradley from any union base tion; and the Coast Guard's current and his condition had grown pro­ Audubon Park grounds. The band "Papa" Celestin was born in the and greatly weakens any ILA attempt to clamp tight-fisted con­ gressively worse since then. will continue to play under the di­ cane and bayou country of As­ attempt to gain a stranglehold on trols on every working seaman. rection of Bed Pierson, close sumption Parish in 1884. At the "Papa" Celestin was well known New York harbor. age of 10 he decided to be a mu­ New Features to SIU men who ship out of New friend of the leader who had sician, selecting the comet as his Still Pro-AFL In negotiating a new agreement Orleans, particularly to those who The large contrary vote to the providing two to six percent in­ Instrument. agreement was considered solid creases in wages and overtime, the sail regularly on the Mississippi Pertiaps the most triumphant proof that the AFL still has a very Union added several new features passenger ships, the Del Sud, Del moment of his career was his ap­ strong following in the port de­ heretofore not found in maritime Mar and Del Norte. pearance at a "command perform­ spite its narrow defeat in a collec­ contracts, as well as subsequent On sailing day, "Papa" and his ance" before the White House Cor­ tive bargaining election last May. clarifications. Among items in­ Dixieland jazz musicians always respondents' Association's annual The "Waterfront News," publica­ cluded in the contract was a provi­ were on hand at dockside to en­ 'banquet at the White House. On tion of the AFL Longshore Com­ sion for money draws in either US tertain crew members and pas­ this occasion, he was warmly com­ mittee, had been highly critical of dollars or travelers checks, while sengers lining the rail with such plimented i/y President Eisen­ the agreement, calling it a sell-out other features were strengthened spirited numbers as "Way Down hower who said: "Mr. Celestin, you of the basic needs of all longshore­ and improved. Yonder in New Orleans," "Bill are a fine gentleman and a credit men. "Waterfront News" also urged to your race and our country." ' The SlU's successful shore leave Bailey," "When the Saints Go longshoremen to be alert to an beef with the Defense Department Marching In," "Bourbon Street Many musicians went on to ILA attempt to sell them the same resulted in $18,000 of disputed Parade," "Muskrat Ramble" and fame in the entertainment world package again with a slight change overtime payments to the crews many other old standards at which after playing for Celestin. Among in the trimmings. those was Louis Armstrong who of two SIU ships, and greater his talented musicians excelled. While all sections of the port freedom of action in many ports many years ago supplied him with At SIU Affairs voted against the agreement, the where seamen were restricted be­ One of "Papa" Celestin's last the appellation of "Papa" which biggest "no" vote came from fore. remained with him through the public appearances was at the an­ Brooklyn longshoremen. Brooklyn remainder of his life. The vacation increase, which nual picnic given by the crew of Only recently "Papa" Celestin had been an AFL stronghold was voted by the trustees of the the Del Sud. This affair always was One of the mainstays of SIU throughout the campaign to organ­ SIU Vacation Plan, had the effect considered an annual, engagement port celebrations in New Or­ estimated he had performed before ize a new longshore union. leans, jaTxman Oscar "Papa" 40 million persons and had played of putting Seafarers' vacation pay for the Celestin troupe and no The proposed contract had pro- above any other unlicensed group Del Sud picnic would have been^ Celestin died last week at the for about 1,000 funerals during his. lifetime. in the indust5-y. The Vacation Plan considered opij(U>leUb;MUihQUfc;.his agRvef;90. Continued on page 16) V' SIU Wins New Gains Despite Stormy 1934 ILA Men Nix 'Sellouf Agreement 'Papa' Celestin, Jazz Great, Dies !•: �DMctnber S4, 198i SEAFARERS Page FIT« LOG SKI Movie Being Shown To Woridwide Audience 4 Seafarers don't only go around the world by ship—they and their Union are doing it on celluloid, too. That's the progress report on the SIU's third and most ambitious movie film—^"The-* Seafarers," in both color and' sands of trade unionists in the US sound—which has been circu­ have had a chance to enjoy a lating a little more than a year filmed chronicle of present-day .throughout the US and all over the conditions in the SIU plus a bird's globe, through the facilities of the eye tour of SIU headquarters. The United States Information Service, iilm was completed in the summer an agency of the State Pepartment. of 1953, and depicts how the Union Stateside, the 30-minute SIU oper^es ashore and aboard ship to movie is circulated by the Union represent and service the member­ itself and also by the Workers Edu­ ship. cation Bureau of the AFL, with the Covered US And Canada result that hundreds of audiences, According to a report of the including Seafarers in all branches WEB, it has been shown from and crews on many SlU-contracted "Maine to California and from ships, have viewed it, Idaho to Florida. It has been pre­ This means that tens of thou- viewed by the National Film Board of Canada in Ottawa and shown Members of galley gang of Kathryn, one of ships involved in new feeding experiment, relax in 'messat Manhattan College in New York room after serving lunch. Seated around table clockwise,.beginning at left, are: Pedro Jimenez, MM; and Pennsylvania State Univer­ Juan Rodriguez, MM; Angel Seda, passenger MM; Jimmy Jones, saloon pantry; Jose Torre, baker; sity." Daniel Seda, galleyman; standing, left to right, Manuel Rodriguez, chief cook; John Giordano, 2nd cook; Typical union groups which have Louis Vila, night cook. Not present were Mario Familla, eheif steward, and Frank Hernandez, pas­ viewed it include the Retail Clerks senger mess. local in Los Angeles, American Federation of Government Em­ ployees in Oklahoma City, Coopers Union in Memphis, Beet Sugar Re­ finery Employees locals in South Once again the Christmas Dakota, Kansas and Idaho, Ken­ season is upon us. And, as is tucky State Federation of Labor, usual at this time of the year, West Virginia Federation of Labor the SEAFARERS LOG has re­ and the 1953 AFL convention in A "new look" in shipboard meal preparation and service has been hailed as a complete ceived many Christmas cards and St. Louis. Reactions have been extremely success after a two month experiment with one SlU-contracted company. Plans are now expressions of goodwill. From brothers on the beach in favorable. The Oklahoma Council afoot to extend the set-up to other companies' ships. The "new look" is an SlU-sponsored the States, from brothers at sea of Government Employees consid­ outgrowth of Steward Depart-•and brothers in faroff foreign ered it "one of the very best of the ment Committee meetings be­ roast and then letting the slices We believe we've proved that the .ports, from friends of the Union labor films." The WEB report also tween the SIU and the com­ dry to leathery texture on a steam proper approach is simply to re­ and from many persons who are noted that "The Seafarers" is panies and is aimed at revamping table, cutting bread as it is need­ gard the crew as being a good sized not connected with the Union in booked well into 1955 already. steward department practices to ed, serving vegetables in side family and not as a crowd in a The international audience for any way, but who enjoy reading bring about personal service and dishes, making coffee to order in cafeteria." the SIU movie has consisted main­ about its activities in the columns eliminate the mass feeding ap­ percolators and similar practices. Also hailing the plan is Charles ly of trade-union groups with the of the LOG every two weeks, the O. Minot, port official for the Bull proach. As a result. Seafarers will showings handled exclusively by LOG—and the Union for. which it Line Company and a mem­ enjoy fresh-cooked, tastier meals For a complete picture story speaks — have received these the USIS. To facilitate the film's ber of the joint union-operator and superior service while main­ presentation, the sound track has greetings. of the SIU experiment aboard Steward Committee. "The success taining the high quality of food a ship of the SlU-contracted to date of this plan is a tribute to To all of the brothers and been translated into a dozen or supplied to the ships. others who have sent these cards more foreign languages. Bull Lines, see this Issue's labor and management cooperation. the LOG says "thanks" and heart­ Seafarers in many faroff ports The recently conducted tests centerfold. The preparation of the food and iest best wishes for a merry Christ­ have reported to the LOG of re­ were carried out abc rd several the service is much better this way ships of the Bull Line, where a actions to the film by native work­ mas and a happy New Year. and the crews are happier. The Eddie Mooney, of the SIU, a noticable improvement in meals ers. In these cases the feelings The LOG staff and editors, difference now is that all the food member of the stewards depart­ and service have resulted. were not only of admiration for speaking for the Union, sincerely is eaten and the waste is at a min­ ment committee, termed the plan Basically the changes put into hope that all of the brothers, con­ the Union's statui-e, but outright imum. If a saving results to the "an effort by the Union to make effect consist of preparing, cutting awe over what it has been able to tinuing to work together for the it will be as a result of conunon good through the ma­ accomplish during its short history. and serving food to individual or­ meals for Seafarers aboard ship acompany Other films produced by the SIU der as much as is possible. This second to none. A crew is small cut in waste, which everyone is chinery of their Union, will enjoy happiness, prosperity and good date back several years to "The means cooking steaks and chops enough to give each man individual interested in eliminating. The sailing throughout 1955 and the Battle of Wall Street," first pre­ to order, carving roasts to order attention at mealtime and make same high standards of quality and (Continued on page 17) instead of cutting up an entire his meals aboard ship enjoyable. viewed in May, 1949. years to come. Thanks, Men, For Those Xmas Cards 'New Look' In Ship Meals Hailed After l-Mos, Trial YOUR DOLLAR'S SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Preview Of 1955 Living Costs I Seafarers and their families can expect a little lower cost of living in the first few months of 1955 than now, but with a new upswing in prices due by mid-Summer. It would be wise to adjust your financial planning and tniyjpg accordingly. The break you get this Winter, in the form of slightly lower living costs, is due to the abundant supplies of meat and consequently lower food bills. But by Summer, meat will be costly again, some new price increases are sched­ uled for clothing, and with housing and medical costs at peak level.: and still climbing further, your family wilt feel the price pressure. The quietly but steadily rising costs of medical care have gotten little public attention, but have become one of the most serious living-cost prob­ lems for moderate-income families. The combined'cost of doctor, medicine and hospital fees has risen 20 per cent In the past four years, more than any other item in your cost of living. The rising cost of rents has been running a close- second to the jumping medical bills, and will con­ tinue to be one of your most serious problems this year. This situation means that moderate-income families will have to closely watch their other spending, and particu­ larly, take advantage of the currently lower food and clothing costi, to set aside more money for housing and medical bills. In other words, you won't be able to spend AS much, for food, furniture and dothing la ^55 aa in other years. s Here are suggestions, to' help- your family inatntsis, .its living standard in face of the shifting price movements, and the higher living costs expected later this year: FOOD: This Winter, you will find your best values in beef (in heavy supply at this time); pork (more reasonable than last year); eggs (which are unusually reasonable now and will be even cheaper by Spring); cheddar cheese (un­ usually low priced nowadays) and fish (which is in abun­ dant supply). Lamb and veal .are also a little more rea­ sonable at this time. But as meat prices go up with the arrival of warmer weather, rely more on eggs and cheese to give your family nourishing meals at reasonable cost. Keep down your milk bills by buying fresh milk cash-andcarry at-stores in the nefw half-gallon and gallon con­ tainers, and by using dry skim milk for cooked dishes and beverages too. CLOTHING: Clothing prices are expected to go up a little later this year. Wholesale prices have already been Increased on some work clothes, and retail prices will be higher soon. Fill in your family's clothing needs at the January and February clothing clearances. You will have to pay higher prices for the same clothes this Spring-than you will right now. Especially take advantage of the Jan­ uary shoe sales to anticipate your needs at reductions of 10 to 20 per cent. Shoes have gone up more than other clothing items and represent your family's costliest cloth­ ing purdiase. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS: You wiU find widespread price-cutting ibis yew on household appliances. Maniuac-turers* list prices or sHmdlurd retail pricea are now pretty much a thing o| the past since many stares now offer dis­ Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying counts of 20-30 per cent on such appliances as refriger­ ators, washing machines and others. Look for clearance sales of small appliances and housewares in January, and clearance sales of refrigerators in July. HOUSES: Prices of older houses have come down a little, but the downturn has been small compared to the rise. They rose on the average 244 per cent from 1945 to 1952, and since then, have dropped an average of only 7 per cent. Continued large-scale building of new houses this year will force down prices of older ones still fur­ ther. But houses near the large cities will continue to command an exaggerated price because of the scarcity of suitable land for building. As previously pointed out in the LOG, families will have to look further and further oiit to find reasonably-priced housing. AUTOS: The 1955 cars are about the same price as last year, but retail prices early in the year may be a little higher because dealers are not offering as large discounts and over-allowances on trade-ins. The auto industry is attempting to keep up its prices by cutting production. But by mid-Summer, after the first interest in the new cars has worn off, there will be more price competition and larger discounts. Generally car dealers start cutting prices after July 4. Most 1955 cars are featuring higher horsepower and V-8 engines. With the trend to V-8's, the 1953 and ^54 six-cylinder models have lower resale value, and present a buying opportunity for families satisfied with less power and more interested in lower (^iterating costs. The longer, heavier, more powerful 1995 models -win c-o&t.yott more to fuel and repsdr. �iPace'tts S E AP ARltRS P«<»mber 24, 1954 LOG Admit Huge Seafarer's 'Baby'— Rakeoff in New Gangway Rig Ins. Sales m m .Ui: ^••S.' $•. ^ HOUSEWIFK HIT BY METEORITE—In the first such accident in recorded history Mrs. Hewlett Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, was A new, simplified rig for hafidling gangways, onie which bruised on the hip by a ten-pound meteorite from outer spa'ce. The its Seafarer-inventor claims will eliminate many of the diffi­ meteorite crashed through the roof of her house and struck her while she was catnapping on the living room couch. Mrs. Hodges intends to culties of rigging and handliiig, is now in the US Patent Of­ make good use of her ill wind by selling the meteorite for a reported fice awaiting $20,000 after first having to hire a lawyer to get it back from the Air WASHINGTON — The in­ approval. Sea­ Force which spirited it away. surance industry practice en­ 4 "t abling brokers to siphon off farer William DETAINED ALIENS "SPRUNG" FROM JAIL—After strong public huge profits in arranging policies V. H. Susikari, protest the Immigration Bureau has halted its practice of lodging alien covering members of labor unions AB, who in\'ented detainees in local lock-ups around New York City and is quartering took a vi^hipping before a recent the rig, is' hope­ them in a midtown hotel. The practice began when the Immigration ful that its fea­ House Labor Committee hearing. Bureau recently abandoned the Ellis Island immigrant center. tures will prove An insurance company executive attractive to ship­ admitted to an arrangement by ping companies ACCUSED RED JUST ANOTHER FBI MAN—R. J. Hardm, a Penn­ which one broker received com­ and seamen alike. sylvania coal miner, has told a Congressional committee that things missions of over 27 percent of the went badly for him after he was denounced as a Communist iiy FBI premiums paid in on hospitaliza­ , Basically, the undercover man Matthew Cvetic in 1950. Hardin, himself an FBI in­ new rig consists tion policies covering members of formant, had his home stoned and lost his job, finally being run out the AFL Hotel & Restaurant Em­ of two shafts, of town. But he continued to work for the FBI. The incident prompted one a horizontal ployees and Bartenders Unions In one wag to remark that FBI plants appeared to outnumbcv. genuine Atlantic City, NJ. The company shaft which is at­ Communists and consequently could be the main source of the Party's tached to the top official further admitted the prac­ edge of the deck funds. tice was totally unsound, but is railing . and the widely in force throughout the in­ other a curved POPE RECOVERING FROM SEVERE ILLNESS—Pope Pius was re­ dustry. ported on the mend after suffering a severe setback from a recurrent shaft attached to Some states, such as New York, digestive disturbance. The nature of his ailment has been diagnosed horizontal legally require welfare contracts the as a hernia of the esophagus. Doctors said that the Pope was still not one. The gang­ which are to be administered by an way rotates in­ out of danger. Insurance company to be placed side of the curved through a broker and in most shaft and moves ALABAMA ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MURDER RAP—Attorney others the practice is followed any­ up and down General Silas Garrett of Alabama has been charged with first degree way. The arrangement, which with the aid of murder as an outcome of the Phenix City clean-up campaign. The in­ means high commissions for the tumbuckles. dictment charged him with responsibility for the assassination of brokers for little or_no work in­ Albert Patterson, who was elected to succeed Garrett as of January 1. 180 Degree volved, generally results in either Patterson ran on a vice clean-up platform, Swing higher premiums or fewer benefits l" t Susikari claims for union members under insured "TEST-TUBE" BABIES CALLED ILLEGITIMATE — "Test tube' welfare plans. The unions who that this rig per­ babies, conceived through artificial insemination' are illegitimate if the wish to have their welfare plans mits the gangway mother's husband is not the donor of the seed, a Chicago judge has handled through an insurance com­ to be rotated ruled. The ruling came during the course of a local divorce suit, and through a 180pany have no alternative but to raises the question of legitimacy for thousands of children conceived degree arc from accept the arrangement. Photo of new gangway rig invented by Seafarer through artificial insemination because of the sterility of the mother's one side to an­ William Susikari shows shaft and turnbuckle ar­ husband. Seafarers Plan Better other and also The situation differs sharply in permits easy ad­ rangement. Gangway can be rotated 180 de­ it the case of the Seafarers Welfare justment for grees and handled by one man. EISENHOWER OFFERS '55 PROGRAM—President Eisenhower has Plan, which is self-administered by height. The rig eliminates tackles Susikari, who has been sailing taken the lid off domestic proposals he intends to place before the a joint committee of shipowner and falls and permits the gangway since 1913, has taken out one other next Congress in 1955. The proposals call for increases in postal rates, and Union representatives and to be operated by one man, a dis­ patent for a shipboard device pay increases for Federal employees and continuation of present tax thereby bypasses heavy payments tinct advantage. which however, did not prove too rates on corporations and on various commodities such as liquor, cig­ to insurance companies completely. Another advantage of the gang­ successful. Once his gangway arettes and gasoline. Also under consideration is a proposal to in­ The net effect is to insure maxi­ way, Susikari says, is that it can patent comes through he will at­ crease the present Federal minimum wage, now 75 cents an hour, mum benefits for SIU men at a •be very easily secured once the tempt to interest shipping com­ cost much lower than would be ship is ready to leave port. UN CONDEMNS CHINA ON US FLYERS—Red China's trial and panies in the device. possible if the Plan were admin­ imprisonment of Korean POW's has been condemned by an over­ istered by an insurance company. whelming Assembly vote" in the United Nations. UN Secretary-General In the case of the Atlantic City Dag Hammarskjold has been requested to seek their release in the unions, further testimony before name of the UN. Meanwhile there were reports that the Chinese would the House investigators developed release the flyers and other imprisoned Americans if exit visas were is­ that the insurance company had sued in the US to 35 Chinese students who want to go back home. abandoned its original arrange­ 4" t ment with the broker under which "SAFE DRIVING DAY" ONLY PARTIAL SUCCESS—A death toll he got 171-^! percent of premiums, somewhat lower than usual was the only concrete result of "safe driv­ the company got 20 percent, and ing day" December 15. The year before, 60 persons were killed in then they split any profits above traffic accidents on that day. In some areas such as New York City the total of percent. driving accident totals were higher than usual. Cartoon History Of The SIU Sttf Sets Pay Pattern iVo. 79 ;i I? It fe; M/' IA ^;W- In accord with the unique reopening clause in SIU agreements, enabling the Union to call for a wage review at any time, in September, 1950, the SIU called for new "pact talks. The Union keyed its deaiiands thp steady tjtS0 in living costs since the itart of the Korean War a few months earlier. The operators came up. with the wage "pattern" agreed to earlier by some West Coast unions, which > seemed to be ^setting the pace for all others. How-\ yer, SIU-negjotiators warned they.,woul4 not hie hound -bjy any 'Tormula" adopted' diywhire. Two^^^^^^ -ageeentcnt was reached on a higher ^gure. Agreement on a 6.38% increase provided $13-24 more in base pay per month, plus similar boosts in over­ time and other items. The SIU "pattern" was quickly ; ..«^jpt>d hy-a^other m^l» Coast, iwhmen's unioh and uppcd d^ges for ABi to two and a half times \ivhat they were in 7 �tWrli. ItM 9EAFARERS LOG SIU NEWSLETTER SIU f^ WASHINGTON **«• Bmm . Aids In Tug Sestue mcxsssssssssss ' _ , 1 ; I AlthoDch th* Maritime Administration annoonced a halt to further transfer foreign of Liberty dry cargo ships, the damage already has been done as to the tize of the merchant marine. Since liberalization , of this transfer policy In August of this year, 57 Libertys were trans­ ferred and 21 more applications will be approved. The Maritime Administration says that the ban on further transfers was put into effect because there has developed a growing demand for shipping space, occasioned by both normal improvement in the commercial market and by an increase in our aid programs. The fact remains that in a few days the 84th Congress will convene, and al­ ready it is apparent that the subject of ship transfers will be thoroughly explored on Capitol Hill. " The MA has been transferring ships so fast that the Foreign Eco­ nomic Administration was nearly at the point of having to declare the non-availability of US-flag tramps to carry aid cargoes under the 50-50 shipping provision. Although US-flag tramps were physically available for thie aid cargo movement, so many of them were under notice of transfer that FOA could not accept them as American-flag vessels under thd 50-50 shipping rule. ' .ill As 195'4 !iipproaches an end, the privately-owned American merchant marine grows smaller and smaller, due to the economic situation, policies of US Government agencies, such as competition fropi the' Military Sea Transportation Service, and the policy, up to -the recent halt, of allowing the large-scale transfer to foreign registry of American ships. At the end of the year, the total of 1,162 vessels was divided into 749 dry cargo and passenger carrying vessels of 7,828,091 tons and 413 tankers of 6,712,564 tons. The fleet on December 1 was 17 vessels Three survivors of the tug Bertha R., which sank in the Gulf recently, reach for lines tossed from and some 187,000 tons below the November size, this resulting from USCG cutter Cartigan, one of the rescue vessels. Hie SlU-marmed tanker Bradford Island aided In removsj of 14 dry cargo and 3 tankers by-transfer foreign. the rescue of four others and the cutter recovered the body of one man who died of exposure. A The number of ships in reserve amounted to well over the 2,000 crewmember on the tanker. Seafarer Tom Collins, later provided photos and an eye-witness account to mark. On December 1, there were 1,970 World War II built ships in newspapermen,. reserve, of which 1,505 were Libertys and 259 were Victorys. The others itlClUded Mariners and tankers. Seafarers on a routine tanker run into Lake Charles, La.,,had ringside seats for an un­ The latest picture.>as to US-flag participation in foreign trade is not expected sea drama recently in which seven men off a sunken tug were rescued. One too good, showing that American vessels are carrying only-29.1 percent of the commerce, exclusive of where the 50-50 shipping proviso applies crewmember, Seafarer Tom Collins, provided the an eye-witness story featured in daily newspaper accounts. . to US-aid cargoes."" The events occurred mid­ up an, SOS from the stricken tug­ was the outboard ship, was first t(f i a; t . way between Mobile and boat Bertha B. reach the rafts and immediately The Coast Guard is finding that it has a real hot potato on its hands in connection with its .proposed rules on medical examination and Panama City, Fla., with the SIU- Being the closest ship to the lowered a boat. Crow's Nest View physical standards for licensing merchant marine personnel. If-the manned Bradford Island (Cities disaster scene, the Bradford Is­ .Coast Guard persists in its view of issuing the rules. Congressional Service) en route to Lake Charles land rushed to answer the SOS Collins, who^ said he was watch­ from Linden, NJ, when it picked and arrived there about two and a ing the entire'operation from the committees will investigate the matter. half hours later, according to Col­ crow's nest, using field glasses, re­ 4. lins. All it found, however, was ported that this was the place Newest applicant for a steamship service under the American flag is the barge which the tug had been where "our captain executed a the Hawaiian Steamship Co. which wants to charter a-Government towing. There was no trace of the pretty piece of seamanship, for the passenger ship for a' service between San Francisco-Honolulu, with tug's crewmembers. wind was still blowing very hard, the privilege of carrying some cargo. It therefore continued to search making maneuvering difficult." The probability is that the Government will okay the venture but for two rafts which had been drop­ Soon after, the Helen Lykes' life may put in some restrictions on carrjage of cargo. ped to the men from the tug by a boat picked up four men off one Other Pacific Coast lines showing interest in the Hawaiian cargo Coast Guard plane shortly after raft and the Coast Guard cutter Include the |>acific Far East Line and American President Lines, Ltd. they abandoned their vessel. But Cartigan gathered in three more This will prove to be a real figbt with the opposition coming primarily the search dragged on although off the other plus one man who had from Matson Navigation Company, the existing operator in the trade. the midnight to daylight effort died of exposure during the night. i. i 4> proved unavailing, Collins recall­ Collins pointed out also that even Application forms are now available to merchant seamen seeking Seafarers and members of with the tanker shielding the rafts, dftention benefits as a result of internment during World War II. As other US trade unions are ed. By dawn, however^ several other rescue was difficult. The Cartigan previously reported in the LOG, American seamen captured or held again invited to compete for during World War II, after December 7, 1941, by Germany or Japan foiur one-year scholarships for ships, including the Helen Lykes, had to make three passes to pluck as prisoners, internees, hostages," or in any other manner, are entitled labor study in Great Britain made reached the scene and moved to the men off the raft. Eventually aid in the rescue efforts. A search winding up its rescue mission, the to benefits from the US Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. available annually through the pattern was set up and the sweep SIU Bradford Island remained to Eligible survivors Of such American seamen may-file claims. Institute -of International Educa­ Detention benefits are payable at the rate of $60 for each month dur­ tion. Two Seafarers have won of the area continued until a CG search for the drifting barge which plane located two rafts about eight the tug's crewmen had unsuccess­ ing which a seaman was at least 18 years old and at the rate of $25 such awards in previous years. miles away and fired bombs to di­ fully tried to board and took it per month if under 18 years of age. The law was passed so late in Three of the scholarships provide the last session that Congress did not'appropriate the money. This for a year of study at Buskin rect the ships. The Lykes, which into tow a few hours later. appropriation will be approved within a few months. College, Oxford, England, and the t 4^ t fourth for a year's study at Coleg Legislation will be introduced quickly in the next Congress conven­ Harlech, Wales. The awards cover ing January 5 to subsidize American tramp ships. In order to 'protect tuition, room and board, and existing American lines, of the so-called liner group, the tramp subsidy provide a small sum for personal bill will contain suitable safeguards to avoid competition with other use. American steamship companies. Candidates for the awards must It's expected that such legislation will not be actively opposed by be members of US unions and be SAN FRANCISCO—^Under unrelenting pressure from the other segments of the merchant marine. Neither will it be opposed between 20 and 35 years of age. Sailors Union of the Pacific to enforce agreements on work­ by US Government agencies. The main opposition will come from many They must be capable of doing members of Congress who will express alarm at the cost of supporting work on the college level in the ing cargo, the Pacific Maritime Association has appealed to the merchant marine. field of trade unionism and labor the Government to get it ouf^ of a fix arising from the tie-up he pointed out that they have 4. it relations. Norway is rejecting the US offer to sell surplus coal for counterpart The two Seafarers who won of the Pacificus. The Secre­ lived up to the letter of their funds because of the condition that at least 50 percent of the shipment awards in the past are Irwin Suall tary of Labor, James P. Mitchell, agreement, as admitted by the be transported in US bottoms. The Norwegian Government takes the and Ed Larkin. Suall, who had has been asked to appoint a fact­ PMA. Wouldn't Supply Men view it cannot consent to an exporting country determining who will served -as an organizer on Isthmian finding panel to resolve the beef, handle a commercial shipment. The Pacificus blow-up began ships and as a member of the which has led to delayed sailings Union's publicity committee dur­ of other passenger and cargo ships. when the longshoremen refused • ^ t Six groups have offered to construct tankers for the Military Sea ing the 1946 General Strike, won The Pacificus has been tied up to supply front men for Sailors Transportation under new law. These will be chartered for a 10-year a Buskin Scholarship for the year in Los Angeles, harbor since Octo­ working cargo out of No. 4 hatch period. However, the whole program is in jeopardy.. Up to the time 1948. ber 27 as a result of the refusal of on deck. Bridges contended the of this writing, the Maritime Administration refuses to recognize such Larkin, winner of a scholarship Harry Bridges' longshore union to Sailors only had the right to work tankers as "special purpose" type ships. If they are recognized as special to Coleg Harlech in 1952, and who supply dock men for Sailors work­ No. 3 hatch (which was empty) de­ type ships, the builders would- be eligible to ask for 100 percent Gov­ was also a Union organizer in the ing cargo on deck. In return, the spite the provisions^of the Sailor's ernment insurance on the construction cost. successful Isthmian campaign, re­ SUP has been refusing to work contract giving Uiem first call on The matter is being fought bitterly'behind closed doors, and unless ceived one of the four four-year, port overtime on all PMA ships any hatch assigned to them by the the Maritime Administration gives in, and thus allows the 100 percent $6,000 scholarships awarded by the until the Pacific Maritime Associ­ shipowner. insurance, the matter once again wiil be brought before Congress. If SIU Welfare Plan this year. ation got Bridges to abide by the The SUP immediately notified the PMA of the violation of tho the latter takes place, the Maritime Administration will be condemned Applications for the Buskin or agreement. for'its stand against declaring the tankers to be special purpose type Coleg Harlech awards must be SUP Secretary-Treasurer Harry agreement by the longshore union, forthcom­ vessels. made by April 1,1955, to the Com­ Lundeberg said, he had no objec­ but when no action mittee on Labor Scholarships, tion to a fact-finding panel that ing, the membership decided to Institute of International Educa- would investigate the failure of apply the , pressure. Membership iBridges to. live up,to^,its^contract' meetings on November 8 voteci with the l^MA. As to the Sailors,- th^ "no ^ort overtime'' goUejr; ; i',« T.' I '^1 I •^1 •^1 '4\ ••ill J M Open Int'l Awards To Union Men PMA Yetps For US Action On Paciticus f •r'VB '••j - J 'V: vY, -| �V.;^^;LTT.7««4t^-' V'vV' raeeElckt December 24, U54 LOG MEET THE SEAFARER il:£ JiiSv/, |;'V SRAFARERS m-: 1^- Fourth new tanker to join Tidewater's fleet this year, the $6 million Flying A Washington has been delivered to the company for use in the foreign and coastal trade in the Pacific. The 16,000-deadweight-ton NICHOLAS P. LIAHOFF, wiper ship will join a sister ship, the Flying A California, -in that service... Figures revealed a week later show the Port of New York had a record Most shoreslde people would re­ last long. In November, 1948, Chi­ day on November 26 "when more ships entered and gleared the harbor gard going to sea as adventurous nese Communists captured Muk­ than on any day since the end of World War II. Curtoms officials han­ •Question: What kind of a year in itself, but for Seafarer Nicholas den, giving them control of all of dled 145 vessel movements in and out of the port during the day. Dur­ do you think 1955 will be for you Liahoff, it must seem like a peace­ Manchuria. In the months that ing the war, 140 ships were considered a heavy day's work. ful interlude in a life that's been followed their armies started to as a seaman? overloaded with adventure. . • work their way southward. Four $> $ Dennis McCarthy, 2nd cook and ^ Born in Harbin, Manchuria,. of days before the Communists seized The Navy's Military Sea Transportation Service chartered 24 pri­ vately-owned and operated US-flag vessels during November for use bakerri don't think shipping and White Russian parents who had Tientsin In May, 1949, Liahoff fled jobs will be any fled the Bolshevik Revolution, Lia­ the city. As he was a former State In its operations, including 19 tankers and five dry cargo At too good in 1955. hoff lived in China through the Department ertfployee, the Com­ the end of the month, 43 private vessels were operating for MSTS .. Nobody wants an­ Japanese occupation and the post­ munists would have given him Orders for 37 vessels have been placed with Japanese shipyards since other war which war years. He fled the country short shrift. last April by foreign companies. Sixteen tankers, 14 freighters and right, how looks 'just a few jumps ahead of the Communications had been torn seven ships of other types to be built will cost an estimated 585™"like the only Communist Chinese armies, came up all ever the country by Commu­ lion. Orders have come from companies registered in the US, Liberia, thing that would to the United States, joined the nist guerrillas so Liahoff ' had to Panama. Denmark, Turkey, Hong Kong, Sweden, ThaUand and the give shipping a Army, went back across to Japan make his way southward by foot, Netherlands. boost. And if and then returned to the States except for short strejtches where l" 4* 4 the Coast Guard before starting to sail with the the railroad was stiR running. He First ship built in West Germany for the-'Soviet Union, the 3,000-ton takes over, a lot kept moving by day and night for fish-factory ship Pushkin is the first of 24 ships on order, at a total of us .seamen could be thrown out SIU. 35 days until he arrived safely in Liahoff was born in Harbin in cost of about $45 million. She was launched two weeks ago at a Kiel of the industry. 1927. His parents, an engineer and Shanghai after a trek of some 700 shipyard .. The Moore-McCormack passenger liner Brazil had to in­ ^ t a'liallerina, were members of the miles. terrupt its normal 38-day voyage to Buenos Aires last week only 100 Got US Visa Rafael Matos, AB: The way large White Russian community in miles south of New York when a short circuit disabled half of the things look right now it doesn't Subsequently Liahoff got a visa that city. When he was a year ship's 18,000-horsepower twin-screw engines. The captain elected to to enter the United States and got appear as if it old, his parents moved southward bring her back to port rather than travel at reduced speed. All but to Tientsin in North China where out of Shanghai ahead of the Com­ 13 of her 326 passengers remained aboard, using the ship as a hotel will be an out­ he was to spend most of his early munists. He joined the US Army until she was ready to sail a few days later. The others chose to fly. standing year. Shipping isn't after arrival in the States and was life. 4"' t 4" too bad now but sent to Japan with the occupation Japanese Move In A record in foreign water-borne commerce was rolled up by the it's nothing to forces. His tour of duty during the Delaware River port area during the first half of 1954, according to a get excited about. Shortly afterward in the early Korean War eased his path toward report just filed show rug an Increase of 13.1 percent over the same I don't think that 1930's the Japanese started assum­ full US citizensbip. period in 1953. The report said other major North Atlantic ports, by anything will ing gradual control of much of Liahoff returned to California comparison, showed decreases ranging f^om 2.9 to 12.2 percent... come along in North China. In 1937 open war eariy in 1952 and went to work Ocean movement of loaded truck trailers between NY and Puerto Rico the next few broke out between the Japanese ashore in San Francisco for. a brief got underway last week when the Liberty ship Transunion unloaded months to change matters either and Nationalist Chinese. Japanese period. While there, a -co-worker the first shipment of inbound trailers at Port Newark, NJ. The vessel, way. forces" soon occupied all of North advised him to go to sea.- Since he due in the NY area every three weeks, is also used in -a similar service ' < and Central China's coastal areas had made two trips previously on $ 4i 4> between Norfolk and San Juan. G. Morales, oiler: I expect things and ^mained in control until the US ships out of China .he decided to be pretty good for seamen next end of World War II and Allied to give it a try. 4" 4" 4" . year. There's still victory in 1945. Shipped On Marymar The 22,000-ton Cunard liner Ivemia, sister ship of the Saxonia which plenty of trouble The White Russian community ' His first SIU ship was the Marymade her maiden trip to New York earlier this month, has been in Asia and the in China was not molested during launched near Glasgow, where she is being built. Both she and the He has been sailing with the Gov e r n m e n t this period of occupation as they mar. Saxonia, which is on a special cruise service from Liverpool to NY Union ever since in the engine keeps sending welcomed the Japanese as allies right now, will be used primarily for the Canadian trade for which department. stuff over there. against Communist Russia. When they, were built and designed... November freight shipments through "When I first started sailing," he It looks as if this Liahoff got older, he worked for the Sault Ste. Marie locks decreased to 6 million tons, compared with recalls, "I still had the idea that will keep up for the Japanese occupation on a job 8.6 million tons in the same month last year and 13.7 million tons in a while yet and he got through the White Russian the officers were absolute rulers 1952. Ore shipments for the entire season totalled 60.7 million tons as shipping seems community, and his parents car­ and it was my job to do their bid­ against 95.8 million tons in 1953. to be picking up ried on their professions without ding come what may. After a few trips I began to realize how much » » * over anyway. , hindrance. the Union meant for the seamen." Train ferry service between New Orleans and Havana resumed this 4* 4* 4* -• At the end of World War II, Liahoff's future plans are indefi­ month after a lapse of several years. The West India Fruit and SteamJames Alston, chief cook: Well I Japanese forces withdrew and the nite but one thing is certain. His ahip Company's earferry Sea Level renewed the service from Belle- think 1955 will be a very success­ Chinese Nationalists took over mother escaped from Shanghai and chasse, its terminal in the New Orleans area. The SlU-contraeted Sea- ful year for sea­ with the help of US foreign aid Communist rule after he left train Lines formerly operated on this run... The Korean Bear, second men in the SIU. agencies. Since Liahoff knew both China. She is now living in Sao of three cargo-passenger ships being built for the Pacific Far East I think shipping English and Chinese, he found em­ Paulo, Brazil. "As soon as I can," Line under contract with the MaritimeAdministration, was launched will keep on pret­ ployment with the State Depart­ he said, "I hope to go down there two weeks ago in San Francisco. The three ships are Mariner-type ty much the ment and with US China relief for a lengthy visit. Then I'll de­ vessels modified for PFE's requirements in the Pacific trade. The first same level it has agencies. cide whether or not I'll keep on one, the Golden Bear, will undergo sea trials next month. been the last few This state of affairs wasn't to sailing." weeks. Things have been pick­ ing up recently and I'm hoping they will stay that way through ACROSS 4. Island NE of 16. Showered next year. 37. Channel bet. Cancellation of the so-called "es­ New York have approved new two19. Sand bar Kind of pokor Java and Fiji 4> 4i ^ calator clause" has been agreed on year agreements with major news­ 20. Everything Sumatra hand 5. Thin 21. Contend 38. It makes you R. Gustafsson, carpenter: I don't- in a settlement between 15 non- paper publishers. The agreements 4. Strike with 6. Blood vessel 23. One hot land cry open hand rightly know what the future will operating rail unions and the na­ call for $5.80 weekly package in­ 26. , Border 7. Noted writer' 39. Cast off 8. Kind of chest 27. Chowing 41. Docks „..bring but it tion's railroads. The escalator creases. Unions Involved were the 8. Bobby 29. Not important 43. Beliefs 12. Man's name Thompson looks fairly good clause tied railroad workers' earn­ Newspaper and Mail Deliverers 31. City in Libya 45. Olive genus 13. Aircraft 32. Bit lor a horse 47. Black: Fr. 0. Part of coat now. Shipping ings to the cost-of-living index (independent), and AFL unions of 14. Ann or Race 33. Years: Abbr. 48. Black Uquid 10. Carmen or has been holding with the result that there had been stereotypers, paper handlers, and 35. Zealous 49. Sheep 15. Companion Aida . up pretty ^ood some small declines in wages over mailers. sea 11. 17. The Grove. NJ (Puzzle Answer On Page 17) recently. I fig­ the last few months. The settle­ 18. Sierra • t 4) 19. Rear ure it will con­ ment, covers 825,000 railroad men. Chicago lathers, who signed a 2 20. Indian infielder tinue to hold up ' <4 4* 4* three year contract last December 22. Kind of tide the way it is Vegas .24. Ground has been broken for a providing for continuation of the 12 25. Bits of dust with hot much new Washington headquarters for 26. Eagle's nest 15 change — and as the International Association of existing $3.30 hourly scale, havo 28. Fable 30. Cheer of en­ an SIU man I shouldn't have much Machinists (AFL). The $2.5 million been granted a 10" cent hourly in­ couragement crease by employers. The increase trouble. S4.. "Jumping Joe" ten-story building will be com­ came as a result of wage gains by , ex-Yank ^4 $ if pleted early in 1956 and will have other building trades unions. iniielder John Wright, FWT: It all de­ several stories of office space for About 1,000 members of Local 204 38. Rip 37. Distress call pends what will happen -with all rental to outside tenants. 40. Irish sea god are affected. the ships that 41. yi quarts 4i 4^ 4* 42. Up to point of 4i i4 4^ are being trans­ The National Labor Relations ' 44. Acting ferred on that 46. Island vr of Board continued to turn part of Old time members of Typo­ Sumatra "one for one" its jurisdiction over to the states graphical Union, Local 6, in New 47. He solves plan. If they your problems when it refused to consider a dis- York were honored at special cere­ 00. Place to live keep OB trans-., pute involving a California radio monies recently. One retired print­ 01. Smart man: ferring the ships Slang station and the AFL Electrical er, 96,-got' a 70-year pin while 02. Old joke I don't think Workers Union. The Board deci­ others were honored with 50 and 03. Insects things will be sion was based on the grounds that 60-year pins. One of the 50-year 04. Stations: Abbr; 05.. Anger too good, but if the station does less than $200,000 members still employed is Carl O. DOWN : the Government business annually. Felbel, who works in the shop Fathers puts a stoft tia Jtd jS^Bping-aJkouid Jil J 4" • • whicht'iprints '.>th«j;.SEAFABERS tma .of woo«" ."fs-; 'Xii FoUowing be okayv, A ' ' ^ Four craft printing unions in LOG. .'.U!- - LABOR ROUND-UP • m - ip- r • p' �Deeenlier «i. IfM SEAFARERS fWMbOT 24. 1*954 SEAFAKEkS P»s» NIM LOC LOG TAe Long Vol. XVI, No.^« Published biweekly by the Seafarers international Union. Atlantic & Gulf District. AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 32. HV. Tel HYacUith »-6600, Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. pAut HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor, HenBBHT BRAMD; Managing Editor, RAY DENISOM; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor, DANIEL NILVA; Staff Writcr«, HERMAN ARTBUR, IRWIN SPIVACK At MASKIN; Cutf Area Reporter, BILL MOODY. Another Tragedy .^ At this writing it appears there is no hope for the officers and unlicensed men aboard the SlU-manned Southern Dis­ tricts. A ten-day search has failed to produce a single trace of. the ship, which vanished somewhere off the Southeast At­ lantic :Cpast on a routine coastwise voyage. All Indications are that whatever happened to the ship, the 22 men aboard did not have a chance. There was no SOS or any other word of warning from the radio operator that the ship was in trouble. The search for survivors turned up no lifeboats, rings or jackets, or any other sign that the crew abandoned ship. The only surmise that can be drawn is that the Southern Districts met the same fate that befell her sister ship the Southern Isles just three years before in the same waters— that she broke in half and went to bottom before anyone had the time to launch a boat or call for help. If this is the case (soniething that may never be known) it indicates that the extra strapping ordered by the Coast Guard on these warbuilt ships, after the Southern Isles sinking is not the full answer. It's too easy in this year 1954 to be lulled into complacency because. designers and engineers have devised all kinds of built-in safety features and because radios, radar networks, helicopters, seaplanes and rescue craft are available in emer­ gencies. Somehow in the face of all precautions the sea finds a way to smash a ship. The'22 lost seamen aboard the South­ ern Distr cls. like the men the Mormackite, the Pennsyl­ vania arid the Southern Isles before them, are heart-breaking reminders of that fact. i" "t 4" r.'Ti I I CG Power Grab Draws His Fire To the Editor: • I've been reading the stories in the last couple of issues of the LOG about the Coast Guard's latest move to grab more power and tighten the screws on seamen by drawing up a set of wacky "physical requirements." In the first place, I thing I know as much about ships and the sea as any of the Coast Guard brass in Washington because I've been sailing for 40 years—since before World War I. In that time I've seen a lot of things. For one thing, I've seen the ships change from the fiithy, stinking places they used tp be 'to the clean, comfortable, sanitary places they are now. And I know that all the things that were done to make the ships healthier places to Jive on were done by maritime unions like our own SIU—and not Being sick while at sea is no fun by the Coast Guard. under the best of circumstances, particularly on a freight ship SIU Fought For Safety For another thing, in all my where there is no doctor aboard. years of .sailing I saw many in­ The best that can be done is to stances when shipowners tried to keep a inan as comfortable as pos­ send out ships that were over­ sible and see that his personal loaded, undermanned or otherwise needs receive attention. unseaworthy or in dangerous con­ Aboard the Amerocean (Amerdition. And I know that in these ocean) Seafarer Tom Jones made * cases it was action by the SIU it a point to see to it that sick that made the ships sail in proper crewmembers were attended to It is ironic that the Southern Districts tragedy should come condition. I saw' many cases with all possible kindness. Crewwhere the Coast Guard took no members of the ship declared that at a time when the Coast Guard is devoting considerable en­ action until the Union put up a Jones deserved a hand and per­ ergy toward putting over new bureaucratic controls under strong beef. sonal recognition for his services As almost%ny shoresider knows, to his sick shipmates. the guise of safety. While Coast Guard spokesmen were busy the Coaikt Guard was originally set plumping for their "profile" system as some kind of magic up to^take care of safety on the 4" 4" 4 cure-all which will weed out unfit seamen, other Coast ships, to do rescue work at sea The Waterman ship Fairland is Guardsmen were frantically and unsuccessfully combing the and to watch for icebergs. As far a safer placfe to work on thanks to waters of the Atlantic for survivors of the ship. For their as taking care Y)f the safety fea­ the crewmembers who saw to it tures—^well, as I say, that's been that necessary precautions were search efforts they deserve full praise. done almost entirely by the SIU taken. The' ship had taken on a The SIU maintains that the Coast Qpard can do more ^r and other maritime unions. And deck cargo which made crew navi­ shipboard safety by concentrating its efforts on making ships now the Coast Guard, has the gall gation on deck hazardous and dif­ safe and seaworthy than it can do by any "profiling" system. to come along and try to stick its ficult. Consequently crewmembers Profiles aren't much help if a ship breaks in half. No matter nose into something that doesn't got in touch with the Wilmington Port Agent and as a result it was how high a seaman rates in arm and leg strength or in ex­ even concern it. cellence of family background, he can't swim 200 miles to \ What's more, the Coast Guard is agreed to erect a catwalk over the going about it in a way that's deck cargo. The crew made no shore. completely ridiculous. Under the 'mention in its minutes as to The fate of the Southern Isles, the Southern Districts and Coast Guard plan a seamen could whether the Coast Guard had the tecent sinkirig of the Mormackite point up that much re­ lose his papers-because he stutters, taken any hand in this matter of mains to be done in the field of ship design and safety. And because his grandfather was a gas- ship safety. ^ in this area of operation, the Coast- Guard will find it has the hound or because he got into a 3^ 4 4" wholehearted support of every segment of the maritime little jam when he was a kid. Good service was the keynote of industry. Could Kill Union the crew mess aboard the Robin Worst of all, a guy could get the Sherwofod on the last voyage, judg­ tit boot if he just beefs about ship­ ing from the crew's action in vot­ board conditions. ^In that case ing thanks to the messman. He was the Coast Guard could call him a Ai4uro Mariani, who has been sail­ By any standards 1954 has not been the best year for the "chronic complainer." Just think ing regularly in the steward de­ US maritime industry. Yet despite many difficulties and ob­ of what this could do to our Union! partment since joining the Union don't think*" it's hard to see in New York in 1944. stacles, the SIU has been able to make a very considerable the1 reason behind all this. If you degree of progress in the past 12 months. 4 4> 4i look at the record of the Coast ^ This year has seen the passage of the permanent "50-50" Guard, you'll see it has been try­ When a ship is out on the Korean law, a Union objective of long standing, and a successful fight ing to sandbag labor unions ever shuttle run for several months and to.save the Public Health Service hospitals from destruction. since it got its power over seamen there isn't too much to do the It's seen the Union make further gains in wages, overtime ^from the Department of Com­ ship's library will get read from and other contract provisions, and break into new high merce and this is just another step cover to cover that direction. and back again. ground on vacation pay. It's witnessed the opening of a in This move is another way of Eventually Union hall in Baltimore which surpasses anything seen in the helping the big boys like the ship­ though there industry, and further improvements in other halls around owners and insurance companies, comes a time the ports. not only slugging the unions but when the ship The year 1954 has had its quota of headaches too, among by making the individual seaman simply runs • out them a severe shipping slump in the earlier part of the year, afraid to sue the company, even of reading mat­ when the company is definitely ter and that's and the Maritime A(^inistration's ill-advised and suicidal responsible for him getting sick or that. ship transfer policy. Nor is the future free of problems for hurt. Since there was Mlohalskl the industry and the Union. But the outlook is that whatever I think all of us Seafarers, no way for the 1955 brings, the men of the SIU are the best-protected and through our Union, must fight like Liberty ship George Lawson to ibest .equipped on thei^aoari^e union: field tof weather any hell 4b kill tttls thing. get a newiW library aboard'. Sea­ storms. . . <>iv« • WilUam Rechler farers Antbony Michalskl and Bab- Ship Safety Pretty Good Record ••li Wote^ :'v:| . I . iI NI ert Aumiller did the next best thing. They arranged a library swap with another SIU shin in the vicinity much to the pleasure of the avid readers aboard. Aumiller is a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who joined the Union in New York on June 28, 1943. He is 31 years old and sails in the steward department. Michaiski, a Philadelphia resident, has been a member of the SIU for eight years. He comes from Poland originally and sails in the engine department. He's 33 years of age. » 4 4 4 A sound suggestion* that would add a bit of comfort to shipboard living was offered aboard the Robin Mowbray by Seafarer Earl Foe, AB. He proposed that a small medicine chest be put up in each crew foc'sle where a crewmember could keep those little odds and ends like shaving gear, toothpaste and the like. His shipmates agreed that the proposal would be 'elcome. It has often been pointed out that Seafarers these days carry lots more personal gear than they used to at the time when it was customary for many men to ship "schooner rig." Hence the need for more storage space in foc'sies. A native of Michigan, Poe sails regularly in the deck department. He joine'a the SIU in New York on November 6, 1946. 4 4 4 Good feeding starts with good stores and the steward who keeps his eye on what comes aboard is getting a head start in that di­ rection. Aboard the Sunion (Kea) veteran steward William "Scotty" Malvenan was Johnny - on - thes p 01 when the Malvenan stores came aboard. The crew voted him their thairks for the excellent quality of the stores on the ship and the whole steward department was., praised for really fine feeding. Malvenan, who is a native of Scotland, has been sailing SIU since it was founded back in 1938. He is 48 and lives ashore in Qatpn Rouge, Louisiana. < > •4' �jjjrdJSjil-i^ U. »«>*: 7—— approach to ship! • S!"Tt "pripirs'tPedro 'at table, first requireKr',Brant«.'taf___^ iars arc — day's cookiug use. use^ •fav's^ooking * plan to improve the P P put into effect ^ of'shipboard m®®| giu-ccntracted Bull on several ships of the s reSteamship ^°"P;?y,tVie progress of the pilot suits. ts now in the '^Jh_ Tflj I,^ ' Mm " ^\ : •f-' -' •« *' ••-V .. .» : :•. ^ ^!SaSrgit""^reWS of other stea^^^ ^ V -•tr- . - •:•• •"- away from * ::fm -v >> •**•* r I •mmiM ' V' 1 ;!SS'! in waxed Pa^ feiiiiiR Cateiol rh«''',"V*Sraoce'l'tat steward ^ are on hand for • V box tor lunch. 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James Sheehan on conversion of the ground floor and 15 ships in transit The out­ past couple of weeks has been ex­ are running along very nicely and Bostop Port Agent. quarters of the New Orleans hall look for the Immediate future is tremely gobd, with soihe 230 men shipping is holding good. It looks shipped to regular jobs and 200 to an attractive and comfortable somewhat brighter, however. as if all the boys are getting off » » recreation room. the ships for the holidays except Houston: The Del Sud and Del Mundo sent to various relief Jobs in and At the ratq the work is progress­ (Mississippi), the Alcoa Ranger around Hie harbor. those in the steward department. ing, there is a good chance that (Alcoa) and the Chickasaw and During this period we had eight Calling into this port during the the new room will be ready for Antinous (Waterman) paid off here. payoffs, six sign-ons and seven past two weeks were the Chiwawa, use by the New Year, or shortly Government Camp, Council Grove, The Alcoa Ranger and Del Sud, ships in transit. The payoffs, thereafter. ' Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Bradford Del Sol and Del Aires (Mississippi) which were all in good shape, were While there has been some slight signed on. as follows: Claiborne and Mon­ Island and Winter Hill (Cities Serv­ Shipping in this port has been arch of the Seas (Waterman) and ice); the Excello (Excellol; Val very good. In fact, it has been so inconvenience to.- the membership Ships in transit were the Alcoa Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Cavalier, Al­ Chem (Valentine Tankers), and good that we have" been crewing as a result of the work that has Corsair, Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Cava­ coa Polaris, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Queenston Heights (Seatrade). The the ships with a^^raajority of per- been going oh in the building, lier and Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa), the Clipper and everyone is aware that it is for a Alcoa Pennant ' Bradford Island made a sliort rijn mitmen. good cause and that the finished Seatrains Georgia and Louisiana (Alcoa). to Florida and called ^ere again During the last report period we product will be well worth the time (Seatrain Lines), the^Der Sol and Signing on were the Patriot, on her return. paid off the Catherine and Albion and effort that is being put into it. Del Aires (Mississippi), the Citrus Polaris, Partner, Clipper and Pen­ Have Small Boom (Drytrans) and the Neva West and It already is apparent that be­ Packer, Monarch of the Seas, nant, all Alcoa, and the Citrus All of the above ships took on Marie Hamil (Bloomfield). These sides providing an attractive place Warrior and Claiborne (Waterman), Packer (Water­ a few men so we had a little boom four ships signed on and in transit the Steel Rover (Isthmian), Evelyn in which the . -A man). In transit around here. In fact, we have no were the Mae (Bull) and Salem Maritime (Cities membership can were the Afounpumpmen or machinists here now (Bull), War­ Service). spend the time dria, Chickasaw and very few ABs and FWTs. rior (Waterman), liindsey J. Wililanu between job calls, and Antinous At our last branch meeting. Ocean Dlnny New Orleans Port Agent work that is be­ (Waterman), Sea Brother J. A. Phillips of the deck (Ocean Transpor­ ing done on the » if t Nan (Stratford), department was chairman. Brother tation) and Seag'round floor Steel Rover Ezeb Manuel of the steward de­ trains Louisiana Savannah: room will greatly (Isthmian), Del partment was recording secretary. and New York improve the ex­ Oro (Mississippi) Both men did a fine job. (Seatrain). terior appearance and National For our Seafarer of the Week Eden The payoffs all of the building. Freedom (Ameri­ we nominate Holger Pedersen who came in in good Fields The annual Metting can Waterways). comes from Iceland, and who sails shape with all Christmas dinner .-and party for Shipping prospects for the com­ in the steward department. Ac­ hands happy. Shipping has been good in this SIU members and their guests will port and it looks as if it will stay ing two weeks also look good with cording to his shipmates, he al­ Among the men shipping out of be given, as is customary, on that way for the next two weeks, the following ships due to hit the ways does a fine job. here recently was Tex Metting, on Christmas Day. These affairs with payoffs scheduled for the Ar- port either in transit or for pay­ We have only a few boys on the heach here right now and none in Jhe Del Bud, and we were-sorry to always have been popular with Ijm and Angelina (Bull) and South- off: Arizpa, Bienville, Monarch of see him go, although we wish him SIU men in New Orleans and all star (South Atlantic). tl)e Seas, Claiborne, De Soto and the hospital. good sailing. Tex worked unstint- Seafarers in this port -have been Leroy Clarke ^ louring the past two weeks we Iberville (Waterman) ' and Alcoa Lake Charles Port Agent ingly to help usr get this new hall invited to attend and bring their paid off the .Natioqid Freedom Puritan, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Cor­ on a going basis. He painted the families. J. t a> (American Water­ sair, Alcoa Patriot and Alcoa Pilplace, swept it, polished the bright Fear For Southern Districts ways) and in grffn (Alcoa). ^ Boston: work, ran all over town getting the Most of the improvement in Needless to say, we have been transit were the necessary gear, and was a regular gravely concerned here over the Azalea City (Wa­ shipping in this port can be at­ chief cook and bottle washer for fate of the Southern Districts terman); Robin tributed to Waterman taking its six weeks. which has been reported missing Kirk (Seas Ship- C-28 out of idie status. "Seven of on a coastwise, voyage from Port Already Repaid pi n g); Queens- these have already crewed up and ton Heights (Sea- we expect to crew upjwo moi-e Eastern SS Co., the Boston com­ ' Tex wouldn't 'take any thanks Sulphur to Bucksport, Me. The trade); Edith and in the next week or so. These pany which sold the passenger ship when he shipped out, either, but crew included relatives and close Arlyn (Bull); are the Hurricane and Golden Evangeline, is continuing to sell told us that being an SIU member friends of New Orleans Seafarers its holdings and last Wednesday, had repaid him many times over and all hands have been anxiously Steel Advocate City. In addition, the Lafayette Bumsed awaiting some favorable report December 15, put its Pier 18, for what'he had done. and Steel Archi­ (Maritime Overseas, Corp.) should from the search for the ship. North River, New York, up for tect (Isthmian), and Seatrains be out of lay-up in about the next Besides Tex, guys like Bill Three of our oldtimers are back Georgia and Louisiana, which each 10 days. public auction. The . high bidder MitcheU, "Casey" Jones, "Speed" in the USPHS hospital here. Clar­ 'Scotty* On Sick List was F. William 'Zelcer, president Walker, A1 Prescious, Ted Shultz, ence (Red) Cobb was re-admitted called here twice. We had no sign- " For^our Seafarer of the Week of Skyports, Inc. It was reported ons during this period. Josh Lee, Bill Blanton and many after making only one voyage since that Skyports bid $100,000 and The Steel Architect has a hard- we nonainate Brother Ronald A. plans to convert the old pier into others pitched in to help us get he. was last discharged. J. C. (Red) timing skipper on it who has given Eden, who is better known to his the hall going and are really work­ Carolan is receiving hospital treat­ the delegates 4. rough time. friends as "Scotty." Scotty joined a parking lot for some 300 auto­ mobiles. The next highest bidder ing hard to keep the SIU the best ment agaih after being on out­ Men now on the beach include the Union in 1944 and has sailed was reported to be the Dollar Line. union in maritime. As "Speed" patient status for sometime. Ben­ E. M. Bryant, R. Bumsed, J. B. steadily since then, generally out Also up for sale at the same time Walker said when he picked up his jamin Foster was re-admitted for Christy, M. O. Brightwell, J. B. of Gulf ports as chief electrician. ' was Eastern-owned property in vacation check: "If it gets any a check-up. Farrow, C. E. Joyner, G. Bell and He is married and makes his home better my wife wUl never let me Victor (Zeke) Bonura, Charles R. L. Strickland. In the marine in Springhiil, Ala., a few miles Norfolk. E. Nicklson, Thomas Fields and hospital are James F. Lee, R. outside of Mobile, and during the As far as shipping is concerned, get off the ship." In closing we would like to wish Manuel Church have been dis­ Fields, J. T. Moore, A. Lima, R. past several months he had been it has been good in this port durall the brothers a Merry Christmas charged from the hospital and are Carrollton, E. Webb, J. Littleton, on the sick list due to diabetes. ing the past two, and good sailing throughout the now receiving out-patient treat­ George Chance, A. McLaughlin Scotty's favorite sports are hunting weeks, and we New Year. ment. They hope to be able to ship and J. T. Kerns. paid 4)£f the Seaand fishing and he thinks that the A. (Frenchy) Michelet soon. tiger (Colonial); vacation pay is tops among the Jeff Mon4son Houston Port Agent Charles E. Brady, Lonnie Tickle Ann Marie (Bull), Savannah Port Agent many benefits which the SIU has and Cantigny, obtained for its members. Government Speaking of benefits, the Wel­ Camp, Logans fare Dept. is going ahead with ar­ Fort and French rangements for Christmas and Creek (Cities New Year's dinners for all brothers Service). Johnston on the beach and their families. The Seatiger, This is going to be a first-class Cantigny, Logans Fort, Govemaffair at a local place. ment Camp and French Creek Shipping Figures December 1 to December 14 Among the men now on the signed on and in transit were the beach are R. Vaughn, J. D. MorREG. REG. REG; TOTAL SHIP. SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL DeSoto (Waterman) and Robin PORT DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. DECK ENG. STEW. SHIPPED ban, Charles Hanners, Joseph " Sherwood and Robin Mowbray ' Boston ... Curtis, Huber Wilson, S. Sceviour, fl » 10 13 31 14 12 7 33 (Seas Shipping). H. House, A. L. Johnson, H. A. New York > eowoooooooeoi 103 . 94 88 285 99 76 72 When the Government Camp 247 Fossett, Jimmy Carter, P. E. Ker30 26 paid off here the crew had a de­ 12 68 35 24 22 81 foot, H. Nichols, J. Thompson and layed sailing beef fojr time spent 138 119 94 351 104 94 78 271 W. McNeil. in Lake Charles, and this was set­ Norfolk 6 In closing, we would like to ex­ 14 4 • 24 3 3 2 8 tled and will be paid at the next tend our sympathy to the family Savannah ..., 12 12 10 34 7 14 6 27 payoff. of Brother Claude Walker, who Tampa 3 6 8 17 5 4 7 16 Pays Off In Providence died in San'Juan, PR,, of a heart Mobile 37 • 41 55 133 79 80 The Chiwawa (Cities Service) 71' 230 attack. Brother Walker was a paid off In ftovidence. This was New Orleans 69 -52 - 63' _ 184 71 48 second cook on the Alcoa Patriot 51 170 a clean payoff with no beefs re­ for a long time and was on articles Houston ..... 25 . -25 25 75 . / 33 34 31 98 ported. when he died. His. body is to be SeatUe ...... 31 33 18 40 104 26 a•••oe* 20 58 Our Seafarer of the Week is Roy returned to Mobile and funeral 16 > . .23 San Francisco ••••••••••a 21 62 •;:,9, • 9' 7 25 Johnston who sails in the engine arrangements- will be announced Wilmington .. 7 ^ " 4'^; • : .:16 departc^fsrf and whose last ship 6 4;/ 14 later. wag the Et{<ing®Une». japyjhas nl-450'-. '•4BSbeen «,gi^t t|^ Sf..375„»,^ .1,278 -.f-l Lake Charles: Mora Watarain B-2s ~ ComeOalOf Lay-Up New Recrealioa Boon Nearing Cempleiiini In-Transils Take Men, Creale A Snail Boom Ghrlstnis SUniing Reported 'Very Geed' - if SMppisg Fslsra Gdod; Fosr Payoffs An Baa I Eastern Sells Pier 18 In NY, Norfolk Land »v"- C" T^' W' J ilii' 'xt::-:- rf;^" • m: fcl Si- '.:.x �Deoetnber 24, 1954 i New York: Xfflas Shipping Good; Bull Trades Add Jobs Shipping and business has been very good in the port of New York during the past two weeks, with a good-'turnover in jobs in all three departments. The holiday season is with us now and a lot of the boys are get­ ting off their ships to spend some time ashore with their friends and families, so the ones who have been on the beach for a while are finding it easy to get out. W|iat's-more, we have been hav­ ing some real winter weather here, with the temperature down to 15 degrees at times, and this probably gives a lot of the boys the urge to take off. During,^the past two weeks we paid off 14 ships, signed 11 on for­ eign articles and serviced 16 in transit. The payoffs were as fol­ lows: Elizabeth, Suzanne and Beatrice (Bull); Bradford Island, Archers Hope and Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ ice); Coe Victory (Victory Car­ riers); Val Chem (Valentine); Robin Sherwood and Robin Mowbray (Seas Shipping); Greece Victory (South Atlantic); Liberty Flag (Gulf Cargo); Michael (Carras), and Steel Admiral (Itshmian). Ships Signing On Signing on were the Andrew Jackson and Steel Vendor (Isth­ mian); Jefferson City Victory, Northwestern Victory, Greece Vic­ tory and Coe Victory (Victory Car­ riers); Robin Kirk (Seas Shipping); Amelia (Bull); Transatlantic (Pa­ cific Waterways),'^ Bienville (Water­ man), and Sandcaptain (Construc­ tion Aggregates). In transit were the Seatrains Savannah, Louisiana, Georgia, New York and New Jersey (Seatrain); Alcoa Runner and Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa); Kathryn (Bull); De Soto and Iberville (Waterman); Repub­ lic (Trafalgar); Santa Venetia (Mar-Trade); Winter. Hill (Cities Service); Steel Navigator and Steel Age (Isthmian) and Bethcoaster (Calmar). Most of these ships came in with very few beefs as far as OT and re­ pairs were concerned, but a couple of them were in bad shape where the Brews were concerned. On two of the ships there had been quite a bit of performing and fight­ ing among the crewmembers, and there was one case of a crewmember attacking a couple of men with a fire ax. There are a number of these men up on Coast Guard charges and a couple of them will be very lucky if they don't lose their papers. All of these actions put your Union and its officials on the spot, as the companies concerned keep a complete record of these things and throw them into our laps when we meet with them. CG Cracking Down As all of you know, the CG Is now cracking down on merchant seamen and considering even tougher laws to deal with these cases. We are opposing these proposed laws but actions of this kind by our members certainly will Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will as­ sure STJccs'y transmission on all messages and faster serv­ ice for the meh involved. SEAFARERS \ LOG Pac« TtalHcca ^ PORT REPORTS not help us in our fight against them. We must have the coopera­ tion of the members who are sail­ ing the ships to keep these per­ formers in line if we hope to keep the conditions we now have and avoid the conditions that would exist under the CG proposals. And so it is up to the members to see to it that our constitution and con­ tracts are lived up by all brothers, ashore and at sea. The Bull Steamship Lines have traded in two of their Liberty ships for two C-2 type vessels and this gives us a few more jobs in ^that fleet. The ships traded in were the Marina and Roisario and the new ones have been renamed the Amelia and Jean. The Amelia has crewed up and sailed out of New York and the Jean is crewing up in Norfolk. Sandcaptain Crews Up We have also had another wel­ come addition to the SIU fleet during this last report period. This is the Sandcaptain, a dredge boat belonging to Construction Aggre­ gates. This ship, which was laid up for about three years, came out and t6ok on a full crew, and is now going down to Venezuela on an 18month job. We were successful in increasing the manning scale up to 41 men on this job, and also obtained consid­ erable raises for all ratings. In ad­ dition to their wages, all men who stay on the job nine months or longer will get 25 percent of their base pay as a bonus. The voting to elect officials to serve the Union for the next two years is going on at a very brisk pace and it is evident that most members are taking an active in­ terest in this event. Claude Simmons Asst. Sec.-Treasurer t PhUadelphia: 4 fort's BHsiness.Up As Goal Ships Move Shipping has picked up consid­ erably in this port with some of the coal ships beginning to move. We had three coal ships in for pay­ off and. sign-on and we expect this to continue as the Government al­ location for coal shipments gives the Pennsylvania area quite a jarge allotment. The ships paying off during the last report period were the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Transportation), Portmar (Calmar) and Seacloud (Amer­ ican Merchant Marine), These three ships signed on, and so did the Compass (Compass). We also had eight ships in transit. A. S. Cardullo Philadelphia Port Agent Baltimore: Shipping Holds Good; Hall Is Shaping Up Shipping in the port of Balti­ more- can be considered good, al­ though the exceptionally high registration does not necessarily reflect the job potential as far as the past two weeks are concerned. The payoffs and sign-ons during this period were generally in good condition and all beefs were squared away to the satisfaction of the crews concerned. About the only beefs were on Ore ships pay­ ing off here. The payoffs during the past two weeks were as follows: Amersea (Blackchester); Compass (Com­ pass); Mae, Ines and Evelyn (Bull); Fairland and Fairport (Waterman); Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Naviga­ tion); Trojan Trader (Trojan); Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Council Grove (Cities Service), and Marore, Santore, Cubore, Baltore, Steelore and Venore (Ore). Signing on were the Bethcoaster and Y o r k m a r (Calmar); Steel Vendor (Isthmi­ an); Fairpcrt (Waterman); Gulfwater (Metro); Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Naviga­ tion), and Marore, C h i 1 o r e, Santore, Cubore, Mastantuno Baltore, Steelore and Venore (Ore). • In transit were the Antinous and- DeSoto (Waterman); Alcoa Pointer and Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Ocean Lotte (Ocean Transporta­ tion); Robin Sherwood (Seas Ship­ ping); Bethcoaster (Calmar), and Steel Admiral (Isthmian). Our new hall is really shaping up'in fine style now, and once again I would like to extend an invita­ tion to all brothers to visit us and enjoy our new facilities. We are making every effort to get our Port O'Call bar open as soon as possi­ ble, and will make every effort to operate this club so members and their families and friends can en­ joy the maximum in entertain­ ment at a reasonable cost. Voting Is Brisk The voting for the election of Union officials for the next two years has been very brisk in this port, and it looks as if we will set ^/o KiCTOtf L, .B. .. oases an all-time high in the number of ballots cast here. At this writing we have already reached the num­ ber of ballots cast in previous elections and there is still a month of the voting left.. Any time in the hospital is a lonely time, and that's particularly true during the holiday season, so we hope you brothers will take the time to send notes of cheer to those in the'hospital. The address is USPHS Hospital, Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore 18, Md.; and the men now hospitalized are as fol­ lows: Harry Johnson, James C. Glisson, O. M. Ergle, Michael Hanyes, T. Ankerson, M. Jablonski, Earl McKendree, Daniel Hutte, T. Mas­ tantuno, Thomas Mungo, Philip Korol, T.' Lamphear, P. Lannon, M. F. Kramer, G. Glaze, J. Clarke, A. Smith, J. McKreth, R. McKreth, T. Less and J. Castro. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Port Agent t it San Francisco: I'' ProlesI CG's Plan, Groihers Here Urged Here in San Francisco we are urging all of the members we come in contact with to be sure to read the- article in the November 26 is­ sue. of the LOG about how the Coast Gdard is trying to get con­ trol of merchant seamen through its plan for physical examinations. We are also urging all the broth­ ers to write nr telegraph the Sena­ tors and Congressmen listed in that issue of the LOG and protest this plan. In-Transits Call We had no payoffs or sign-ons in this port during the past two weeks but serv­ iced seven intransit ships, as follows: Jean LaF i11 e, Raphael Semmes, La Salle and John B. Wa­ terman (Water­ man); Steel Chemist (Isthmi­ an); Massmar O'Connor (Calmar), and Western Trader (Western Naviga­ tion). Men now on beach include F. Votto, H. Skaalegaard, L. C. At­ kins, V. Johnson, H. Forbes, C. Lawson, R. Hassey, W. O'Connor, James Pulliam, F. Kustura and A. Begg. In the hospitals are M. Byers, C. Brown, L. Cronsohn, J. Childs, O. Gustavsen, C. Neumaier, J. Promutico, J. Perriera, P. Yuzon and O. Klein. Tom Banning San Francisco Port Agent Seattle: Men Gel Onl Qniekly As Ships Qnii Lay-Up Shipping was very good in this port during the past two weeks and we expect it to remain that way during tl^e . immediate future, at least. Diking the coming two weeks, for instance, we have the Coeur d'AIene Victory (Victory Carriers) coming out of lay-up, and also ex­ pect three payoffs—the Ocean^ Betty and Ocean Nimet (Ocean Transportation) and Seacomet II (Ocean Carriers). The Coeur d'AIene Victory is the 12th ship to come out of lay-up here in the past 7 weeks, and this has boosted ship­ ping to the point where our motto, for the present, at least, is "Come to Seattle if you want to ship quickly." During the past Mercereau two weeks we paid off the Jean LaFitte (Water­ man), and signed on this ship and the Eugenie (Ore), Oceanstar (Dolphin), Young America (Water­ man), Denali (P&O) and Liberty Bell (Tramp Cargo). In transit were the La Salle and Raphael Semmes (Waterman) and Massmar, Calmar and Seamar (Calmar). Sailing Since 1946 For our Seafarer of the Week we nominate Jack D. Brook, who has been sailing SIU out of Galves­ ton since January, 1946, and who made his first trip on the Cyrus W. Fields, a Liberty ship which carried a'cargo of horses to Trieste. Jack, who is 28 years old and un­ married, sails in the deck depart­ ment, and prefers foreign runs, although he has no particular preference as to ports. Recently Jack got his full book through the admissions committee at headquarters and is very happy about that, because he says he is confident the SIU will always have jobs for its full bookmembers. Among the oldtimers now on the beach are R. B. Barnes, Leo Movail, B. Yonce, H. Murphy and E. L. Mercereau. In the hospital are B. Granberg, C. Edwards, S. Johannessen, 'C. M. Michalik and F. Gilman. We will close by hoping all Sea­ farers had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year. Jeff Gillette Seattle Fort Agent Please Parden Us... SiU BAJLt OiRECfOMY SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE. 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. (Frenchy) Michelet, Agent. .Preston 6558 LAKE CHARLES, La ,.1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent Phone 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phono 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS S23 BienvUle St. Lindsey Williams, Agent MagnoUa 6112-6113 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacintb 9-6600 NORFOLK '....127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. 8. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Tom Banning, agent Dougias 2-5475 Marty Breithoff, West Coast Representative PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. Pelayo 51—La 5 Sai CoUs, Agent Phone 2-5996 .<tAVANNAH S Abercom St. Jeff Morrison. Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent EUiott 4^ TABIPA ..... 1800-iaU-N. FrankUn 8k Bay White, Agent ^ Phone 3-1323. WILMINGTON, Calif 605 Marine Ave. Ernest TUley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS .. .675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews Joe Algina Claude Simmons Joe Volpian WiUlam HaU SUP HONOLULU FORT WILLIAM....liavi Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 372 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, EC.;....61714 Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. PaciBc 7824 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. . Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebeo 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 113 Cote De La Montague Quebeo Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince Wiiiiam St. NB Phone: 2-5232 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 ...623 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, CALOr 257 Sth St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Dougias 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Great Lakes District Main 0290 ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher WILMINGTON 605 Marine Ave. Phone: 12.38W Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 NEW YORK 875 4tb Ave., Brooklyn 734 Lakeside AVe., NE HYacintb 9-6600 CLEVELAND Phone: Main 1-0147 DETTICTT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District Hba<muarteri Phone: Woodward 1-6857 MONTREAL 834 St. James St. West DULTTTH.... 631 W. Michigan St. PLateau 8161 Phone: Melrose 2-4110 3361 B. 93nd St -»¥So«^ SOUTH CHICAGO . Phone'; Esses 6-2419 PORTLAND In the last issue of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG, a "Patro.lman Says" article, written by Tampa patrol­ man Bennie Gonzales, was incor­ rectly added to the Tampa port re­ port of port agent Ray White. The portion of the article, which should have appeared over Patrol­ man Gonzales' name, and as a separate "Patrolman Says" report, is as follows: "When the Steel Vendor was in here, it sure was good to see some of the guys on Jier, including Aldo Perini, Olle Johannsson, N. K. Brancato, G. Condos, Joe Bucker and Tony Matosky, better known as "Champ." "We all spent some time at the Old Fort, a well-known bar here in Tampa, and we know the boys all enjoyed the floor show and will reinarnber this visit for a long while to cume. If any of you other boys are in -thteaTea; drop into'the haU dncr. g8y 1 Mi ; �Camera Catckes A Few HI-J Inks bn The S II ', 'M'; V';i' ii I » OFF WATCH This jeaturt is deti0nrd to o/fer hints and Information on hobbies, hew products, developments, publications and the like which Seafarara may find helpful in spending their leisure-time hours, both ashore and aboard ship. Queries addressed to "Off Watch," SEAFARERS LOO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY, will be answered in the column or by mail, wherever possible. 4 —— The first of four commemorative the popularity of the paperbound stamps scheduled for issue next books which have revolutionized year will be placed on first-day the p.ublishing industry In recent sale in Philadelphia, January 15, years. They have helped make the to honor the Pennsylvania Acad­ SIU ship's library program suc­ emy of Fine Arts on its 150th birth­ cessful, providing entertaining Having his camera handy enabled FWT F. E. day. The 3c stamp will have as its reading in a handy compact pack­ Hagin of the Steel Director (Isthmian) to get design a reproduction of the acad­ age, and Seafarers and seamen ev­ these shots of his shipmates during a run to emy's painting titled "Peale in His erywhere seem to especially favor Far East ports. At the left, AB Boyer (left) » Museum" — an original self-por­ jthem. trait by C. W. Peale (1741-1827), a A handy and useful volume of does a little clowning with MM Kumrow while painter best known for his like­ the paperbound variety is 'a guide DM McAndrews looks on.. At the right—posing nesses of George Washington, who to some of the world's best writ­ with an unidentified gent who looks like a local gendarme—are (kneeling, 1-r) Wiper Dugan, .Bosun was a director of the academy from ing, both new and old. "Good Johnes, Wiper Givas and Second Electrician Winsley. All the boys seem to be having a fine time. 1805-10. Collectors who want the Reading" (Mentor — 50c) is a first-day cancellation may send classified and expanded reading addressed covers, with check or list of more than 1,250 titles, with money order to cover the cost of the added feature , of a^sizeable the stamps to be affixed, to the checklist of the best to be found postmaster at Philadelphia. The in paperbound editions. Each of the stamp is being printed in sheets of books listed in the volume is ac­ companied by a brief description; 50. and each of the lists of varying t 4 It may be hard to realize, but little Rita McWilliams is now all grown up and re­ Seafarers who have adv;inced to subject matter is followed by a cently got married. producing 8 mm or 16 mm amateur brief comment by an editor. The This statement may mean nothing to some Seafarers, but it should certainly ring a bell sound movies may find one of their whole is a guided tour through the — for the men who sailed onf~~ on major problems solved by a new world of books that can be useful the Bull Line's old cruise ship, cause they "adopted" the "Chicks' shaking their heads and muttering, long-playing record of 16 selec­ for everyone. •jj, ^ « . the Puerto Rico. These men back in the spring of '52, and sup­ "My, my, how the time does fly." tions for dubbing in as mood back­ ground. Priced at $9.95 by the should remember that it was only plied them with baseball uniforms Introduced a little late for Audio-Master Corp., 17 East 45 St., Christmas this year, but equally a little over two years ago when and equipment. New York, NY, the record includes useful for year-round service — Bita was cavorting around the Rita's dad. Seafarer John McWil­ musical themes suitable for a wide especially for spur-of-the-moment sandlots of Jackson Heights, NY, liams, was then BR on the Puerto variety of subjects and ranging' in celebrations aboard ship—is a new as captain of "The Chicks"—a Rico, and through his efforts the time from 23 seconds to three min­ paint product that can be> removed crew collected enough money to teen-age girls' baseball team. utes and 25 seconds. Lacking this simply by peeling it off. Packaged The Puerto Rico men will have buy baseball uniforms—^with the or similar dubbing material, the with brush, patterns, and. red, good reason to remember this, be- SIU emblem on one sleeve—^for amateur movie-maker would be re­ green and white paint, the stuff the entire team, plus an extra $100 stricted to finding appropriate se- is dandy for painting decorations for bats, gloves-and other equip­ lectiona for his purposes from clas­ for all types of occasions and for ment. sical or popular recordings for the special projects in nurseries and Presented At Meeting general - market. These gifts were presented to children's rooms. It costs $1.49 the girls at the headquarters meet­ d) it ppd. from A-Peeling Paint Co., ing of June 4, 1952, by Thurston Little has to be said to explain 3463 Ashton Ct.,.Palo Alto, Calif. Lewis, who was then the ship's delegate. The girls responded by promptly tackling all teen-age LOG-A-RHYTHU! teams—of both sexes—^in the Jack­ son Heights area, and compiled a pretty good record, so 'tis said. But that was 2Vi years ago and Rita has given up baseball dia­ By M. Dwyer monds for a wedding ring. On November 27th, Rita was God bless you, merry merchantmen, who sail your ships tonight married ta Donald Werdann of Co­ Through calm or stormy wetther, with hearts so true and light. rona at the Lutheran Church of God bless you, merry merchantmen, and make your futures bright. the Atonement in Jackson Heights. Abide^ now in comfort and Joy. The couple will make Jackson Heights their home. God bless you, merry merchantmen, who risk your lives at sea We are sure that all Seafarers In tithes of war, as well as peace, to keep our country free. who know Rita or her dad wish God bless you, merry ' merchantmen, wherwer you may be. the former captain of the "Chicks" Abide now in comfort and Joy. good sailing on the seas of matri­ mony. Now if your homes seem far away and you are feeling blue. Yet we are sure there will be Sea­ Remember, with a trusting heart, your loved ones there are true. farers, particularly the men who Though miles away, upon this day they fondly think of you. sailed on the Puerto Rico, who will BUa and husband Abide now in comfort and Joy. feel a note of sadness upon reading Bita as a "Chick" this article. We can see them now. It's Now Ring, Not Baseball Diamon(d For ^Adoptee' of Puerto Rico's Crew i- ' ;':i- Seamen's Christmas Seafarer Is Raising This Big, Happy Brood -.t'-. :i • •. 1 • •(• t - s:- . •. • Vi Quiz Corner (1) There was only one occasion in US history when the son'of a President later became President himself. Who were they? (2) The team of Lewis and Clark was famed as: (a) vaudeville per­ formers, (b) explorers of the Western US, (c) part of a baseball doubleplay combination, (d) early airplane designers? (3) What is the name of the largest city in New Mexico? (4) A man who was giving a party had an invitation list of 80 per­ sons. If half of them came, and 60 percent of those were women, how many men came to the party? (5) What Englishman was called the uncrowned king of Arabia? (6) What four-ljetter word is formed by the initials of the main points of the compass? N^ewspapers would have a hard time without it; (7) What city is known as the "furniture capital of the United States"? (8) Who was the man who made his fortune explaining the game jcalled, whist to Londoners? (9) If a train which could travel twice as fast as another train couid do 80 mjU^|>er hour, and both trains started out at noon Headed In opposite apart were they after 90 minutes? ; : "^^/l' Wftlnfi' evetydoy us#i^i|[|iiS9fi3wbnly made of i •' This happy b|-QOd belongs to Seafarer Teodoro (Teddy) Ruiz, who's been an SIU member since ifs first » Clift year—at their home in Fajaydo^ Puerto Rico, are (l-r) Ri^ael, 3;,Feirna94Q, 12; Ana Pelia,<^ WilUe, I; ! 1^; Blanca Iris, 13, fiJid 8. pr chllK; the iaie^them to;.the 'i �Decemtter 24, 1954 Guam^VS PrUseo Alike, He Says To the EdOiton I ans- writing this because I thought you might be interested to know that this ship, the Fort Hoskins, is now on its way to the Persian Gulf from Guam. In Guam, our draw was in US currency and we found prices just about the same as in the States, Clothing, for instance, is just about as expensive as in the States, Incidentally, I have received the letter containing the list of area bonuses and would like to thank the Union for it, even though we did not touch any of thesfe areas. In Japan we left one man — Claude Davis—but the crew does not think that this man was at fault. One crewmember knew where he was ashore and'was going after him, but the captain forbade him to do this and said there was not enough time, although the crew thought that there was. L. J. Brilhart Ship's delegate it 4> Cecil Mlean Trip Called Good One To the Editor: I am writing this from Formosa to let you know that we here on the Cecil N, Bean (Drytrans) had a pretty smooth trip this time and consider ourselves fortunate in several respects,' In the first place, our steward department has done a bang-up job and supplied us with plenty of chicken, good steaks and a wonder­ ful Thanksgiving Day dinner. Our chief cook has been laid up since Pusan, but the other boys in the galley have doubled up and are doing a fine job. Skipper Good On Draws . In the second place, we've had smooth relations with topside all along, and Captain R, W, Walton has been very good about giving out draws. We also have a wellstocked slopchest, AB Roland Heinz is deck dele­ gate on this trip, and third cook Hugh Fritts is the steward dele­ gate. I've heard several of the guys say this is the best crew they've sailed with and the same goes for me. Well, the longshoremen have taken off the last of the cargo now, but weather conditions are holding us in the harbor here for another day. However, the old man just put out another draw so we can look forward to another good night of shore leave. Hope to be seeing some of you boys in Seattle around Christmas, Robert L. Andrews Burly SEAFAR LOG ./. Pace Fifteeii^ L E T IE A S * iLikes Patriot, Rum 'if' Coke Run To the Editor: Thought I would drop you a line to let you know I'm still aboard the good ship Alcoa Patriot on the "bauxite, rum, coke and gals" run. The Patriot is realiy a good ship, with a fine relief skipper by the name of J. W. Tanton, good of­ ficers, and a topnotch crew. Ail the crewmen are full bookmen and the second, third and fourth offi­ cers on deck are also SIU book­ men in good standing. Our permanent skip­ per, who is now on vacation, is Captain Robert H, Perry, and Ryan he's also a fine gentleman to ship under. We expect to be down in the Islands for the Christmas holidays, but none of the crew seem to be getting homesick and none are get­ ting off. Last night we had a shipboard meeting and voted to take a little loot out of the ship's fund, buy some cokes and Seven Up in St, Thomas, and celebrate the holiday at sea. Delegates Capable Incidentally, the very capable delegates we have here are E, A, Grady, ship's; A, K, forp, deck; J, Ott, engine, and C, Halings, steward. As for myself, I'm just a "new­ comer" on this ship, with only 13 months aboard, but I've seen enough to be able to tell you guys to try to hop aboard if you're ever down Mobile way. That's all for now except to wish all of you—on behalf of the rest of the guys—a hearty Christ­ mas and a happy New Year, Joseph A. Ryan 4" 4" 4" Has Two Recipes For Vinegar Pie To the'Editor: A few issues ago, in the LOG, I read about steward Jesse W. Puckett wanting a recipe for "vin­ egar pie" so I looked through my cookbooks' and found two of them, I hope you will print them in the LOG so that Mr. Puckett, wherever he may be now, will see them. The first recipe, called the "pioneer recipe," calls for one cup of brown sugar, two cups of water, one cup of vinegar, two tablespoons of butter, one-half cup of fiour and plain "pastry. Combine the sugar, water and vinegar and bring to a boil, then add the butter and stir until it melts. Mix the flour with a little cold water until smooth, add to the boiling liquid and stir until thick. Line a pie plate with the pastry, pour in the filling and cover with strips of pastry in lattice fashion. Bake in a hot oven (450' F) for 10 minutes; reduce heat- to moderate (350* F) and bake 25 minutes. This recipe makes one 9" pie. Recipe No. 2 The second recipe calls for two tablespoons of butter, one-half cup of sugar, three tablespoons of flour, one teaspoon of cinnamon, onequarter teaspoon of cloves, onequarter teaspoon of allspice, oneeighth teaspoon of salt, one egg, two tablespoons of vinegar, one cup of water and plain pastry. Cream the butter and sugar, then add the dry ingredients, egg, vinegar and water. Cook in the top of a double boiler until thick, stirring constantly. Line the pie plate with pastry, bake in a mod­ erate oven (350° F) for three minutes, then pour in the filling and continue baking until the crust is brown. This recipe makes one 8" pie. My son, Robert, is steward on the Paoli and through him I see the LOG and certainly enjoy read­ ing it, Mrs. John McNeil 4" 4" 4" Oldtiwae Seaman Hits Crimp Rig To the Editor: I am an oldtime seaman who is now empioyed as a waterfront patrolman on South Street, and al­ though I am not a member of the SIU I certainly enjoy reading the SEAFARERS LOG, Recently I was really burned up when I read the article about the phony seaman's "union" on West 28th Street, In fact, 1 went over there to see the place for myself. It's certainly a dump and I am sure that all it wants is to bring back the conditions seamen escap­ ed from years ago, as a result of the efforts of real maritime unions like the SIU. Sailed In 1919 I myself was sailing during the Shipping Board days of 1919-20, and I can tell you a merchant sea­ man's life was a pretty miserable one. The food was terrible, we call­ ed, the coffee "lye water," and the chief steward alloted one can of evaporated milk to be mixed in a bucket of water and put out for the crew mess, I was a messboy in those days and, believe me, I know all about what went on on those ships. Im­ agine being able to sleep on innerspring mattresses, and have bunk lights, baths, washing machines, radios and all sorts of conveni­ ences! Thirty-five years ago we all went below up forward, and had one bucket of salt water to wash in, tin plates and cups, and no OT, believe me. All I can say about this crimp joint is that a seaman would have to be awfully hard up, or awfully anxious to get out of the country to pay to ship out of there, Albert H. KIsch It Worked! Awaits Return To ^Rest Uitioii' To the Editor: It's been over a year since I last wrote to the LOG, but there's a reason. The reason is that I've been in the Army—for the past one year, 14 days, 12 hq^irs and 13 minutes, to be exact, I sailed in the SIU in the black gang" from June 19, 1946, to August 28, 1953, So naturally, when I got into service, the Army decided that I would make a very good cook. Their attitude about food seems to be: throw it in, mix it up, cook hell out of it and let 'em eat Still :t, OT conditions are also great on this job, with cooks working an average of 17 hours a day. Oh, well, only 35 more days and then back to the SIU at last. Be­ lieve me, I certainly am proud to be a member of it and I know from personal experience that it's without a doubt the best labor union there is. Recently, for instance, SIU Wel­ fare Services gave me excellent service when I was injured in an automobile accident here on Long Island, and I don't know of any other organization which would give a retired bookmember such fine service after he had been away from it for over a year. Until I get out, how about some of you guys dropping me a line, particularly Dutch Van Alstine if he's around? Meanwhile, Happy New Year and good sailing to all of you, Pfc. Clyde L. Still US 5414796 52nd Brigade R & R Section Montauk, LI, NY. 4> 4 4> Logans Fort Men Like LOG Story To the Editor: I am writing this to let you know that we on the Logans Fort find it an ever-increasing pleasure to read the SEAFARERS LOG, and we certainly are proud that we have such a fine Union news­ paper. The entire crew was delighted with the LOG article of Novem­ ber 12 about our "long hairs and short beefs," Since then we have had a few beefs, as related in the "Letter of the Week" column of December 10, but we still feel we're a happy crew. And just in case any crewman does look glim, a reference to that recent LOG article is sure to bring a broad SIU smile. I am enclosing some poetry t have written and I hope you will be able to use it in the LOG sometime, Thurston Lewis Ship's delegate Steel Rover Men Aided On Beef To the Editor: We, the deck department of the Steel Rover, would like to give a hearty "thank you" to the Balti­ more officials for the very capable way in which they handled our beef while we were in that port. While we're handing out the laurels, we'd also like to give one to Toby Flynn of Welfare Services at headquarters for a nice assist to a Seafarer with real troubles. With other union welfare set-ups under fire, it's comforting to know our own , welfare department is really on the ball. This is one sailor who knows that the word "brother" is more than just a word in the SIU, Blaine Boxwcll 4 4 4 SiV Sckolarships Draw His Praise To the Editor: I would like to state that the college scholarship awards made under the Seafarers Welfare Plan are a wonderful thing, and I am sure that all the members are happy to see so many of their brothers and their families striv­ ing to win one of these awards. Does this plan, at present, in­ clude the wives of Seafarers? If not, I would like to suggest that their inclusion be seriously con­ sidered, I would also like to suggest that the SEAFARERS LOG begin a new column listing articles which Seafarers want to buy, sell or swap, Fred Miller (Ed. vote: At present, SIU col­ lege scholarships are open only to Seafarers under 35 or the children of Seafarers or deceased Seafar­ ers.) 4 4 4 Top Crew Sailing On Archers Hope To the Editor: There's been no news in tjie SEAFARERS LOG about the Archers Hope for some time now, but that's because this ship was laid up for 10 months before she went back to sea on November 18. At any rate, we want you to know we had our hands full but we are getting this rust-bucket shipshape again. We have a swell SIU crew aboard this ship. The pumpman, machinist, one oiler, one FWT, second cook, third cook and two ordinary seamen came out of the Lake Charles hall, while the rest of the crew came out of Savannah. H. E. Richardson 4 4 •v;S 4 Sends Greetings To SiU Brothers To the Editor: I'd like to take this opportunity to send greetings to the Union and to wish all the officials, the editor and staff of the LOG, and the members a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May all of us enjoy an even more prosperous and powerful union during 1955, George H. Seeberger BU Bernard Seantau -\ �Faf« SixtecB Ulrr: 1^- SEAFARERS LOG ... DIGEST <>f SHOPS* BIEETINGS... STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Octebar 14—Chairman, E. Johnson; Socrotary, W. Nlchtar. Motion made and carried to ac­ cept traveler's checks and there will be a discussion on same after members have had a chance to use the checks. The old washing machine will be Exed from the ship's fund, as soon as possible. Sug­ gestion made that everybody take a turn in keeping the library in order. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), October 17—Chairman, Frank Keller; Secretary! M. Bruno. Motion made to donate $5 to the Merchant Marine Library when the new books come aboard. Chairman asked all members getting oS ship to leave their keys with someone who Is staying on. Patrolman will be contacted at pay­ off to see if a new washing machine can be purchased. MASSMAR (Calmer), October 1<—Chair­ man, Red Cibbs; Secretary, D. Fansler. Ship's deiegate will check about getting new mattresses when ship docks in New York. Repair lists will be made up and turned in to the ship's delegate. Cold drinks were not served for a couple of days due to the fact that the ice box was being cleaned out. DOROTHY (Bull), October 23—Chair­ man, E. Abualy; Secretary, P. Patrick. Drinking water warm in Puerto Rico. Suggestion made that mate get locks for all screen doors. Present exhaust ven­ tilator in galley inadequate and a sugges­ tion was made that a new one be installed. ANDREW JACKSON (Isthmian), Octo­ ber 16—Chairman, T. Deale; Secretary, A. Brodie. Ship's delegate gave a short talk on crewmembers confining their drink­ ing to off duty hours. He also is going to speak to the chief engineer about keeping the engine room doors closed as the heat comes into the crew quarters and makes it impossible to sleep at night. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), October 35—Chairman, T. Nichols; Secretary, J. Beres. Captain has offered to buy cigar­ ettes for the crew and sell them at $2 a carton, which wUl enable the crew to avoid the high state taxes in the south­ ern states. The steward directed that linen be given out on a piece for piece basis. A. December 24. 19S4 SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Oc­ tober 24—Chairman, A. Fricks; Secretary, T. Bowers. There is $41.60 in the ship's fund. Two crewmembers refused to move out of the 4 to 8 engine room so it could be painted. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), October 23—Chairman, Sir Charles; Secretary, W. Cothran. The crew gave a vote of thanks to all the delegates aboard. The steward a.sked the crew to cooperate in keeping the miik crates available for loading fresh miik. Chickens and ducks should be cooked a Uttle longer before serving. The chief electrician was badiy injured by a fall aboard ship an hour before .sail­ ing time. Jerry was well liked aboard the Seatrain Texas and his shipmates wish him a full and speedy recovery. LONE JACK (Cities Service), October 16—Chairman, J. Phillips; Secretary, Wells. Wipers asked for clarification on who should give them their orders. All departments to get repair lists and turn same over to the ship's delegate. LOGANS FORT (Cities Service), Octo­ ber 14—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secre­ tary, T. Lewis. Fans need cleaning. All crewmembers were asked to keep messhaUs clean and to use ashtrays and put cups away. Motion made and carried to see patrolman about getting new mat­ tresses before signing on. CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 26— Chairman, Robensen; Secretary, J. Slmlson. Repair .lists discussed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment for good chow and service. August t—Chairman, Jacobson; Secre­ tary, Johnson. If money is needed for a ship's fund a meeting will be called. Edifor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32. NY Crewmembers wera asked to remove cota from deck in port or during rainy weath­ er. Slopchest additions will be made by individuals needing same,. September It—Chairmen, Jacobs; Beerotary, Johnson. One man missed ship. Motion made that letter be written to hall asking why ship is always laying up at end of trip but never does. The ship's delegate was given a vote of thanks for a good iob. Discussion on laundry room cleanliness. October 17—^Cttelrman, T. Scott; Secre­ tary, C. Jrtinson. Motion made that slop chest be examined by patrolman in New York. Discussion on drain in laundry room. All crewmiembers requested to no­ tify their delegate of any necessary re­ pairs. All hands getting off ship re­ quested to clean their foc'sles. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), July 13— Chairman, Robert L. Carriss; Secretary, Gerald E. SInkes. Larger coffee pots will be purchased. Draws to be put out any time between ports. Coffee urn in the crew pantry should be fixed. September 4—Chairman, James Sheets; Secretary, G. SInkes. Motion made that deck maintenance men have a larger foc'slc on these Waterman type C-2s. Suggestion made for the ship's delegate to see the captain about notifying the crew when he is going to close slopchest, so as crewmembers may purchase last minute necessities before ship reaches port. The crew was asked to return all cups to the pantry. October 10—Chairman, H. W. Eatherton; Secretary, G. SInkes. First assistant wouldn't check overtime sheets to show department whether or not there is any disputed overtime. Flush valves in deck and engine toilets need repairing. Motion made and carried to install clock in rec­ reation room aft. ^Can'Shahera^ Have No OK. The membership is Rgalq cautioned to beware of persons solifdting 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 payoff. Receipts are issued on the spot was given to the steward department for their fine chow and excellent service. The steward department gave the deck and engine departments a vote of con­ fidence for their wonderful cooperation. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), No­ vember S—Chairman, Carlsen; Secretary, G. Raid. A letter of thanks was read from Father Walsh from Philadelphia and is to be sent to the LOG for pub­ lication. Discussion on men getting drunk and leaving a mess in living quarters. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Oc­ An attempt will be made to improve tober 24—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, cooking. F. Flanagan. Motion made and carried to get an additional library of stiff OREMAR (Calmer), October »—Chair­ backed books aboard, besides regular SIU man, Harold B. Thomas; Secretary, C. pocket books. $5 of the ship's fund will Kent. Suggestion made to have crew's be contributed to the driver who brings radio in lounge fixed and each man chip these books aboard. Crew complained in to pay for the. repairs. One man that menus lacked variety from week to missed ship on departure from Sparrows week. There is now $50.36 in the ship's Point. fund. October 24—Chairman, H. Thomas; Sec­ retary, L. Van Evera. Any repairs that MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car- have to be taken care of should be riers), October 24—Chairman, Rex Coots; placed on a regular repair list and for­ warded to the ship's delegate. A vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for the excellent way in which the food was prepared and served. quartera wera palntad thia trip and the reat wUl ba- painted next trip. A letter waa aent to SIU Welfare about two men left In hoapttal. Ship'a delegate auggeated that each man take care of hla seamen'a papera, as these papers are the means- of his livelihood and the loss or misplacement of these papers would keep him from working. The steward depart­ ment was given a vote of thanks. •obor payoff and to leave quarters clean. The steward department was thanked for a job well done. October 3—Chairman, W. Yorko; See* rotary, F. Fletcher. One man went to hospital In Seattle. Discussion about keeping the Japs out of the passageways, messhalls and laundry. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent food served. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), October 7—Chairman, Herman Fruge; Secretary, T. Jackson. Cbrew suggested that liquid cool drinks and apple jelly and butter be supplied for next voyage. Ship's dele­ gate reported that there is S40 in the ship'a rund. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Novambar 14—Chairman, S. Barryman; Secretary, O. Fayne. Repair Usts made and wUl bo given to the patrolman at payoff. The steward was asked why there was not 40 gallons of milk on board on the day of departure from Yokohama. The chief electrician was told that painting the STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Soptombar -26—Chairman, Jim Hannors; Socro­ tary, A. Barbaro. The porthole windscoops which were ordered have not been delivered as yet. Measures nere discussed and plans were agreed on to keep the laundry clean and the washing machine in good order. The proper con­ duct for crewmembers in Arabian ports discussed. October 17—Xhalrman, J. Hannor; Soc­ rotary, A. Barbaro. Ship's delegate dis­ cussed his meeting with the captain on cigarette rationing. Captain insists that two cartons per week is sufficient. Mo­ tion made and carried that a letter be written to headquarters about natives crowding the messrooms and insulting the crewmembers. Herman Whisnant gave a talk on the SIU agreement. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Novam­ bar 14—Chairman, 6. Lawson; Sacretary, W. L. Glllospla. A new washing machine is needed aboard, also a new slop sink for deck department locker is needed. PAOLI (CItlas Service), November 7— Chairman, D. Collins; Secretary, W. F. Walker. Practically none of the repairs have been taken care of. Motion made that slopchest be supplemented In San Pedro. No cold weather gear aboard, or rain gear of any kind. DESOTO (Waterman), October 17 — Chairman, E. B. McAuley; Secretary, Phil Reyes. Father Bluitt of Philadelphia who is traveling round trip on the DeSoto was invited to the pieeting. Several members felt that it' would be a fine idea to have a man who is active in labor circles, . especially the waterfront. deck In his foc'sle. uras the wiper's job and not his. EXCELLO (Excello), November 21 — Chairman, J. Christy; Secretary, D. Keddy. A motion was made and carried to give Brother Christy and the steward (Continued on page 17) '54 Stormy, But Union Won Gains (Continuea fTom page 4) was a night of celebration for many Seafarers, with the Union now possessing in New York and Balti­ more two of the finest halls that could be found anywhere. Mean­ while work is going ahead on im­ provements in New Orleans and Mobile to provide the most up-todate facilities possible for those two major ports. The SIU's pioneer college schol­ arship plan, only one of Its kind in the industry, made news with the award of three of its four annual scholarships this year to working Seafarers: Ed "Larkin, Wallace Simpson and Seymour Wallace. Although the lay-ups and trans­ fers of ships foreign meant a con­ traction in shipping, the Uhion successfully obtained agreements for manning of several new vessels, adding more jobs to the SIU's roster. Of dramatic interest to manyonlookers was the SlU-spearheaded fight on behalf of the AFL to organize a new union for long-* shoremen. While winning tremen­ dous support, the AFL'drive fell short by the narrowest of margins. Subsequently timely SIU exposure put the skids under an ILA-sponsored attempt to set up a seaman's raiding outfit and infiltrate legiti­ mate sea unions. OCEAN BETTY (Msritlma Overseas), October 30—Chairman, R. Ewlng; Secratary, K. Collins. The stove is not giving out the heat it should and captain said a man from the stove company came down to the ship and could find nothing wrong with it. All the screen doors need repairing. There is a very good steward Secretary, Aiex Janes. Report was sent on board and the boys gre really eating. a witness at first hand to see what makes to headquarters in regard to galley stove General discussion on food and menus. the SIU the progressive, militant and FAIRLAND (Waterman), October Si- most democratic maritime labor union. Steward told the crew that all beef is fourth grade. All department delegates Chairman, Lee Curry; Secretary, H. Motion made and carried that the union will hand in repair lists to ship's dele­ Pierce. Meeting was called to order and officials make an intensive study of the gate. Laundi-y room will-be taken care of there was no old business. All depart­ Blue Cross group insurance that will in­ by deck and engine departments and the ment delegates reported everything run­ clude our dependents. Means of keeping recreation room will be taken care of by ning smoothly with no beefs. All hands the laundry clean discussed and crew­ were asked to flush toilets. the steward department. members were asked to return coffee cups after using same. Father Bluitt ANN MARIE (Bull), October 27 — spoke ROSARIO (Bull), October 30—Chairman, on his mission as a labor priest L. Gadson; Secretary, R. Aguiur. Ono Chairman, E. Dalln; Secretary, J. Laphan. and what he wiU strive to achieve for The washing machine has been repaired man missed ship in San Juan as the cap­ the laboring class. tain told the men the ship would stay and crew must take better care of it. in port until Monday at least. Less There is a balance of $21 in the ship'a ORION COMET (Oil Carriers), October grease should be put on the food. Mo­ 31—Chairman, A. Branconi; Secretary, J. tion made that a fan be installed in the Mann. Messroom taglcs are overcrowded washing room as it is too hot while In and the crew would like to know if one port. more table could be put In the crew'a mess. Discussion on the men who missed BETHCOASTER (Calmar) October shifts. Vote of thanks given to the stew­ 26—Chairman, C. E. Nelson; Secretary, ard department. L. E. Williamson. Steward department November 7—Chairman, H. Waller; appreciates cooperation of crew by com Sacretary, W. O'Donnell. Motion made ing to chow in first half hour. Foc'sles and carried that a delagation see the are in bad shape, however crew under­ captain about dropping logs. Crewmem­ stands that they are to be painted. bers will send a wire to President Eisen­ hower about the marine hospitals. The THE CABINS (Cabin Tankers), October asked that all linen be turned in 20 — Chairman, Braunstein; Secretary, fund after S3.50 was spent oil radio re­ steward at next change, and he will order new Harris. Quantity of night lunch will be pairs. A vote of thanks was given to mattresses. increased. Repair list wiU be turned in Sparks for repairing same. Ship's fund at least ten days before arrival home­ to be donated to some charity in case ORION STAR (Orion), Novambar 7— ward bound. Fans will be cleaned by ship lays up. Chairman, H. Knowlet; Sacretary, Bill ordinary seamen and wipers on sanitary. Stark. Ship's treasurer gave a report of All hands were asked to - cooperate in GEORGE A. LAWSON (Pan Oceanic), the ship's fund. There is a total of keeping messroom clean. Saptambar 6—Chairman, J. Brooks; Sac­ $99.11 in the fund. The steward depart­ retary, J. Sweeney. Letter was sent to was commended for their fine ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), October 27 hall on passengers. Captain has been ment work. —Chairman, J. Aioyslous Ryan; Secre­ notified about repairing screens and has tary, B. Kelley. Arrival pool arranged said that he will try and get screens in ANN MARIE (Bull), November 13 — to swell ship's fond. A few minor beefs Japan. Chairman, Eugene Dakliu Secretary, J. wili be referred to the- boarding patrol­ September 20—Chairman,' M. Sharpe; Lopham. A gift was presented to Sparks men in Mobile. A hearty vote of thanks Secretary, Louis Coffey. Mate kept a list for fixing the radio. Crewmembers were of those men who went ashore during asked to turn In all soiled linen. A vote restricted hours. One man missed ship in of thanks was given to the steward de­ Sasebo. Discussion about drawing Ameri­ partment. can money in Japan. Screens were bought In Japan. ANDREW JACKSON (Ifthmtan), No­ vember 13—Chairman, F. Morrit; SacraPAOLI (Cities Service), October 17— tary, A. Ereffie. Deck delegate will aee Chairmen, C. W. Ely, jr.; Secretary, R. the patrolman about gear not being aeMcNeil. Ship's delegate will see the pa­ cured for tea on leaving India, A hand trolman about getting messhaU painted, vote waa taken on having traveler'a (Continued from page 4) ship fumigated, new mattresses pur­ checka on board and the decision waa chased and all rooms painted before agalnat it. A letter will be sent to head­ vlded for a seven cents an hour leaving the States. quarters on this matter. Brother Guthrie wage increase this year and aix gave • talk on crewmembers cooperating Four ROEIN TRENT (See* Shipping), with one another, and not rushing thingi cents- an hour next year. tember S—Chairmen, Joseph Capelll; Sec­ at the payoff when there are beefs to be more cents would have gone Into retary, I. Buckley. Brother Eddie Mc- settled la other departments. pension and welfare funds, without was elecbed as ship's delegate. • ••••BE • ••••#« Mamar No beefs reported in any department. EAREARA MICHEL (Nerlo), Nevamber providing for any increase in bene­ October 10—Chairman, J. Capelll; Sec­ 20—Chairman, F. Culllton; Sacrstary, A. retary, I. Buckley. Steward department Waddle. The ship's delegate told the fits paid to the longshoremen. Also day workers were told by ship's delegate crewmembers that the captain was going included was a no-strike clause t to use seats In messhall of men go- to clamp down on men who are late for J on watch. Crewmembers reported woric and taking coffee ttma In excess for the two years of the agree­ slackness In medical treatment received of the alloted time. Repair Usta were ment. on voyage. turned in to the captain. "Waterfront News" pointed out lU Men Nix Seliout I wouW like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—pleose put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) •fc. STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ......STATE ROYAL OAK (CItlas Service), October 30—Chairman, I. Peacock; Secretary, James Wilson. Bapeir list wll be turned in before airlval. Motion made to see TO AVOID DUPLfCATtONr If you «r« an oM siibwrtbs; aid IIBVG B ehBii«B patrolman about having two. fans in each foc'sle 4M per agraeraent. Lengthy dip •f BMrMA-plHiB ftvB ya«ir IbfRMT «d4r«g MGWI cuasien concemlnE peer condltloa eC mattresaes. Some of the mattreasea are toe larfe for the -bnnlM. Signed . ADDRESS Giry .lONI ... STATS RAPHAEL lEMMBS (Waterman), Ne­ vamber IS—eiMlrman, Reffaal lAarHnl; Eacretary, D. Graaii. A laundry bag wtUbe placed In paaaageway ao that no mora tolled linen will be thrown down Into the Mielter deck. Ship"* dalente will: aee «bont repairs on' aresr^ wwibinE maehlM and toaator. The atamant waa elected to heedle ahip*! Mad, ML M0NT4 (MlwmtiiBH. Nevaipbar 7 MCUA^kANMR UUcoeb taptgiiiNr dMlraMMb Cecit fL IMMitaM Oeera-.- 16—Chatnmm, K. Yeaiiei EeeMtary, w. iaryv Ctisrlae OewHns. f art of the cr<9w'f AdaffiA Ship'a SelegateUi' » that the contract contained none of the longshoremen's basic de­ mands such as those for an eighthour day, paid hoUdayt, limited sling leads, Improved wcUbxe and pension benefits, adequate -sani­ tary iaelHtIca, 28-maa gangs apid other:pcg«UiMU irf lb# gram. : '-M:, �Pare Serenteea SEAFARERS IOC SMcmber 14. 19S4 . DIGEST o( SHIPS' MEETINGS . tacrstery, •. Whale. A lively discussion (Continued from page 16) was held about what kind of money ecpartmant a vota of thanks for the very craw should ask the captain for at draw flno work- they have been doing to ^ep on arrival in Capetown. One crewmemup the morale of the ship. ber was admitted to the hospital in Capetown on November 20th suffering aiLTORB (Ore), November 14—Chair­ from appendicitis. men, L. Hopkins; Secretary, T. Jacks. Discussion to exchange the AC current Iron for DC iron. Discussion about stew­ ard department caring for laundry and the unnecessary noise while watch below la sleeping. Vote of thanks given to the galley force for excellent performance. The ILA and SIU situation was discussed fully. SWEETWATER (Metro), November < Chairman, J. Meeres; Secretary, F. Paylor. Each member of the crew will do­ nate SI to the ship's fund. Motion made to have an arrival pool once a month and a 'certain percentage of kitty to be donated to the ship's fund. Suggestion made to give a vote of thanks to the agent in Norfolk for the fine job he did in getting repairs straightened out. Crewmembers were asked to return all books to the library. ROBIN KIRK (Seas Shipping), Novem­ ber 21—Chairman, T. Wessel; Secretary R. SIrols. Motion made and carried that there be no payoff until all beefs are settled In each department to the satis­ faction of crew. Vote of thanks given to the chief electrician and second electri­ cian for their splendid job of keeping the washing machine in order. ANGELINA (Bull), Tfovember 11 — Chairman, Creenwald; Secretary, Freilich. Some repairs have not -been taken care of. One FWT was hospitalized in San Juan. Washing machine will have to be fixed or replaced. All hands agreed to chip in tl for TV repairs. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Novamber 14—Chairman, Roy Joplin; Socratary, S. Johnaon. Brothers were aU sorry to learn ot the death of Brother Chapman's father and extended their deepest sympathies to him. All hands were urged to go up to the SIU hall and vote. They agreed that a vote of thanks should be extended to the headquarters staff for the very fine job they have done during the past year. CANTICNY (Cities Service), November 20—Chairman, A. Phillips; Secretary, M. Ohstrom. Port steward in New 'York was contacted by telephone from Bos­ ton and assured us the new mattresses would be put aboard at our next port. General discussion on TV set and im­ portance of refraining from meddling with back of set. Brothers were urged to contribute generously to the ship's fund. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Seat Shipping), SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), No­ November 13—Clielrman, A. Coldfarb; vember 21—Chairman, C. E. Mosely; Sec­ Hail Ships' 'New Look' in Feeding retary, John Cole. Ship's delegate re­ ported that stiff-backed books have been sent for. Crewmembers were asked to keep washtubs clean. Financial report, $52.36 in the ship's fund. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Novem­ ber 2#—Chairman, J. Allen; Secretary, C. Cothran. Motion made and carried to have steward get a different brand of soap instead of octagon face soap. Few complaints on food. this trip. Member* of the crew should suggestion was made to donato all at tbebe more respectable to each other. oU books to a wertby cause «ith«r in Japan or Korea upon arrival. FAIRPORT CWatermsn), November IS —Chairman, B. Hoods; Secretary, J. EastTROJAN TRADER (teres), November erllng. There is S31 In the ship's fund. 24—Chairman, H. R. Hutchlns; Secretary, Brother Oilman, who was hurt aboard H. K. Hull. Mattresses and fans wiU be ship before arrival at San Francisco, put aboard in Boston. Treasurer -re­ sent word from the hospital that anyone ported $11 in ship's fund. A patrolman aboard ship who saw the accident please will be consulted as to who orders forward a statement in his behalf. All stores. fountains need repairing. eOE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Oc­ COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), No­ tober 17—Chairman, J. Golder; Secretary, vember 14—Chairman, Robert Kehrly; L. Hall, Jr. Motion made to hold ship­ Secretary, P. F.rango. Several complaints board meetings every two weeks on Sat­ regarding steward and the food he urday providing ship is at sea. The serves. No one wiU payoff or sign on pump on washing machine is not working before patrolman okays suggestion to properly. Crewmembers were asked to have steward put ashore. return all books to the Ubrary. INES (Bull), October 10—Chairman, Vic Courr; Secretary, A. Voyesotsk. Baker is short of material for baking. All mem­ bers WiU donate $1 for TV antenna. The washing machine should be checked when crew finishes using it to see that it is turned off. November 7—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, H. Long. There should be more of a variety on night lunches. Gar­ bage to be dumped aft. At the present time there is $28 in the ship's fund. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), November 14—Chairman, E. Grady; Secretary, B. Kelly. AU book men were urged to get to the haU and vote for their favorite candidates at the end of this voyage. Crewmembers were asked to take better care of the record player in the messhall. AU Uterature received ~on board this vessel from headquarters has been posted in the crew messhaU to keep the crew up to date. November 20—Chairman, J. Aloysius Ryan; Secretary, J. Meeks. Mail service in' the islands will be discussed with the captain. Crew was asked to be more considerate of shipmates sleeping and eliminate noise in the passageways. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the entire steward department for a fine holiday dinner and excellent service given by the cooks and mes.smen during the entire voyage. DEL MAR (Mississippi), November 13 | JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Novem^hairman, . Eddie Stough; Secretary, ber 21—Chairman, R. Parady; Secretary, Eddie " Caudill. Motion made "" " " ' ^ and ^ carried "• J. Thomas. One shipmate was left in to continue movie fund. Chief cook the hospital in Yokohama. There is a shortage of stores this trip and the food is not up to par. Crewmembers were YORKMAR (Calmer), October 17 — asked to put aU garbage into the cans Chairman, E. BuzalewskI; Secretary, D. aft. Warrington. A train ticket was bought for the old carpenter to the East Coast STEELCRE (Ore), November 14—Chair­ from the ship's fund. Motion made for man, Winston Jackson; Secretary, E. the patrolman in New York to find out Gilford Sinuns Debardelaben. Each department was why the coffee is being rationed aboard to make up repair lists, which will Please get in touch with me asked ship. be taken care of in the Port of Balti­ through the SIU hall in Baltimore. more. The messroom should be kept CECIL N. BEAN (Dry Trans), October Ed Luzler. clean by aU brothers. The chief engineer 24 — Chairman, L. Hodges; Secretary, win be contacted about shower heads Louis Potter. The captain wiU be con­ for showers. tacted in regard to American money J. W. Hinson draws in foreign ports. The ship's dele­ AMEROCEAN (Biackchcster), Novem­ Please contact Robert Floyes at ber 21—Chairman, Thomas King; Secre­ gate was asked to see about a fresh water line being installed on the out­ 2020 Selman Ave., Mobile, Ala., tary, J. Pendleton. The company has side passageway for the use of the long­ ignored the repair lists for the last two shoremen. This would keep them on the immediately concerning the car. trips. An inferior grade of meat was outside of the ship and away from the sent aboard in Seattle. Tom Jones was 4» 3» crew's quarters. The men on sanitary given a vote of thanks for showing kind­ William R. Dixon of the deck and engine departments to ness toward sick crewmembers during alternate weekly in keeping the laundry Contact your wife immediately. this trip. Five men were logged, two in clean and the steward department utility the engine department and three men There is sickness at home. to clean the recreation room. in the deck department. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Octo­ ber 19—Chairman, Joe Kramer; Secre­ tary, C. Scofield. Repair list to be made up as soon as possible. New ship's dele­ gate elected. Motion made and carried DOROTHY (Bull), l--v*mb*r 21—Chair­ to give a vote of thanks to steward de­ man, L. Gwalthney; Secretary, P. Patrick. partment. Motion made by ship's delegate to have November 19—Chairman, J. Chatte- new fans placed aboard. Due to danger­ reau; Secretary, C. Scofield. Crewmem­ ous conditions aboard ship It was rec­ bers were asked to make less noise in ommended that a shoreside electrician the early hours of the morning due to come aboard to check wiring. Food is watches sleeping. A hardy vote of thanks not up to par. Brown laundry soap to was given to Brother Kramer for a job be issued as well as Lifebuoy, Men that well done. missed ship have been entered in log book. A vote of thanks was given to the SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), No­ ship's delegate for a job well done. vember 21—Chairman, J. Long; Secre­ tary, A. F ricks. Beef regarding deck de­ BIENVILLE (Waterman), October 3— partment overtime will be cleared be­ Chairman, J. Conners; Secretary, R. fore payoff. Sheets too small, and stew­ Walton. Ship's delegate stated that all ard said he does not get same pieces stores beefs were settled while the ship back from the laundry that he sends. was in San Francisco. Captain said that the draw money will be given out any SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), way the crew would like it, providing it November 29—Chairman, P. Kirk; Secre­ conforms with the laws at hand. The tary, E. Jones. Steward spoke about the steward reminded the crew to bring ail linen shortage. Library will be changed their soiled linen down every week. A (Continued from page 5) quantity laid down by the Union will, of course, continue." In the Bull Line experiment, this approach has led to fresher, tastier meals and has also led to consider­ able improvement in night lunch since the remainder of uncut roasts, fresh bread, fresh butter patties and the like are now left for the night lunch instead of the con­ coctions that often make up a night lunch. None of these practices, the committee emphasized, will in any way serve to cut down in the qual­ ity of food a Seafarer might want to have. What they will cut down is overcooking and overpreparing in advance of meals with the result that huge quantities of leftovers re­ main in such condition as to be virtually useless for subsequent (Continued from page 3) meals. called toe Coast Guard which The Bull Line pilot project got started a search with planes and underway about two months ago. ships out of Quonset Point, Rhode The Union sent a veteran passen­ Island, St. Petersburg and Miami, ger ship steward, Louis Guellnitz, Florida, and South Carolina. as traveling observer on two Bull The search continued without Line ships. His recommendations let-up until Thursday, December were coupled with those of the 16, when the Coast Guard an­ joint Union-operator committee nounced that it was abandoning and put into practice, after meet­ special search procedures but ings aboard the ships with the men would continue to hunt fdt survi­ involved. vors on its routine patrols. Rela­ Seafarers aboard the Kathryn, tives of some of the survivors ap­ one of the ships involved in the pealed to Washington for a contin­ pilot undertaking, expressed their ued search which was resumed warm approval of the change. They Saturday, December i8. It has were particularly pleased with the been called off a second time early practice of cutting roast meats to this week. order. William Ekins, carpenter on The Coast Guard in New York the ship, recalled there used to be reported that it had mamtained many complaints about meat being its search by sea and air all along cut up and put on the steam table the route of the vessel from Loui­ where it dried up long before it siana north. However, the search was served. Ed Slintak, AB, de­ had been hindered by extremely clared that there was a consider­ heavy seas and bad weather which able amount of waste under the has been general along the Atlan­ standard system of feeding which tic Coast for the past month. was of no benefit to the crew. The failure to get any report Ship's delegate F. Aponte re­ from the ship since site left Loui­ ported complete satisfaction with siana raised a question as to pro­ the improvements made to date. cedures in maintainn'ig contact "The food and service is much with ships. Some companies re­ better this way and the crew is quire ships to report in daily by happy. The difference in the way radio. Others call for reports at we are doing things now is very regularly stated Intervals in the course gf a voyage, depending on great." "• Since plans are afoot for expan­ the nature of the trip and the lo­ sion of this program^ Seafarers cation of the vessel. But there are who have suggestions for it are no regulations on this score, and ^asked to get in touch with Eddie the Coast Guard itself does not 'Mooney, SIU Steward Department track merchant ships. In view of the (jottthwfed Yadio Committee, at- headquarters; .'I J' • SEACORAL (Orion), November 24— Chairman, S. Bayne; Secretary, W. Clegg. Ship's delegate will ask mate to please stop chipping between 12:30 and 1:30 PM. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job very well done. asked that crew keep out of galley while passengers are being served. Treasurer reports $88M In the ship's fund.. AU hands were asked to keep laundry room clean. ' 4; 3» 4" 4» t t Ralph W. Wilkins Get in touch with your draft board in Lorain as soon as pos­ sible. Mother. Gene Sinclair Please contact Danny Kaim at the Staten Island, NY, marine hospital. I Samuel Erlitz Your seamen's papers left aboard the Camas Meadows are be­ ing held for you in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG office at SIU head­ quarters. 4i 4 4« Melvin Baumgardner A port time discharge from the Calmar is being held for you in silence of the ship it is believed the SEAFARERS LOG office at she may have encountered trouble SIU headquarters. early in the voyage soon after be­ ing sighted off the Florida Keys on Quiz Anzivers the 6th. A severe storm struck (1) John Adams, the second the area where the ship was sched­ President, and his son, John uled to be on December 7th. Quincy Adams, the sixth President. The Southern Districts case has William Henry Harrison was the many parallels to that of the grandfather, not the father, of Southern Isles. The latter ship Benjamin Harrison. was also carrying an ore cargo (2) (b) explorers of the Western when she broke up in a storm off US, sent on an expedition by Hatteras. She too did not have a Thomas Jefferson. chance to send any radio messages (3) Albuquerque. or launch lifeboats because of the (4) 16. rapidity with which the ship went (5) T. E. Lawrence. down. The only reason there were (6) N-E-W-S. any survivors was because a Lykes (7) Grand Rapids, Mich. steamship happened to be in the (8) Edmond Hoyle. Today we immediate vicinity and saw the still use the expression" ... ac­ Southern Isles' running lights dis­ cording to Hoyle ..." to describe appear. a game played according to the Subsequently, the Coast Guard rules. (9) 180 miles. ordered all remaining LSTs to add (10) Glass. extra belly hands to prevent fur­ ther accidents of this type. Since toe Southern Districts Puzxie Answer was equipped with the extra belly bands, her disappearance raises a question as to the seaworthiness of all LSTs for cargo purposes. The ships were designed originally for one-shot use in wartime but many of them have since been converted for commercial purposes with the addition of watertight bulkheads and the belly bands. The operators of the vessel have already taken action in Federal Court in Wilmington, Delaware, to limit their liability in the event of lawsuits by families of crewmembersi-'^ Fear For 22 Men Lost On Southern Districts ssiD sass saas •SQ QSQa asss SElDQCaSaS (1]Q[§[2[] . aaacoa EsranaQ ass anmo asasns . aaaaooa QDsasQ HfflSGSGn OSBS gas aas BDSIQS fflEDOa HBDICllgi . isQEsa {EaBaaQda Basin asiis SQiis QSDS aoQa Dsa CANTIGNY (Cities Service), December 3—Chairman, A. Phillips; Secretary, H. Storm. The ship's delegate will see about getting a better grade of coffee, and wash powder aboard. He will also set up a complete repair list in cooperation with department delegates and tuvn same over to the captain. SIU Vetoes Power Grab Plan Of CO (Continued from page 2) company have to pass the examina­ tion at least once a year plus a_ spot check each time they sign articles. Mississippi has found about ten percent of job candidates unaccep­ table, hut many of these have un­ dergone treatment and are back on board the ships. All this has been done smoothly and efficiently, without putting seamen under the control of the Coast Guard or any other military agency. By contrast, the Coast Guard would put seamen Ihrciigh a wringer consisting of an exhaus­ tive and apparently unrelated series of tests including checks on family background, juvenile delin­ quency records, sense of smell, ex­ amination of a man's shipboard record (as seen by the captain) and other requirements which in the eyes of medical authorities have been sharply questioned as having any hearing on a man's fit­ ness to sail. Further the Coast Guard proposal would represent an extension of its already consider­ able controls over civilian seamen The Union's contention that the Coast Guard should show more concern for its present function, that of seeing that ship's them­ selves are safe and safely-operated, was pointed up by two more recent incidents. In one instance the crew of toe Fairland had to go to the Union port agent to get a catwalk constructed over deck cargo. In the second, the crew of the Doro­ thy requested that the ship's elec­ trical system receive a thorough going-over. In neither instance has it been reported that the Coast Guard showed any active concern over conditions aboard these ships. , • I ' I •m '•t>i �SEAFARERS Pace Elcfctecm Over^as Hospital Visitor iA0G Weieqmes Stories9 PiASR Readers of the LOG always welcome news from the ships. In all editions there is room for stories, photos and letters sent in by the Seafarers. Several pages of each issue are devoted to the experiences of Seafarers and the ships they sail as they describe them themselves. If you run across anything of interest on your voyages, or just want to let your friends know how you're getting along, drop a few lines to the LOG. Don't worry too much about literary style. We'll patch it up if it needs patching. And of course, photos illustrating the incidents you describe make them more interesting for the readers. Send your stuff to the LOG at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, NY. If you want any­ thing returned after we use it, we'll do that too. r SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATI6N PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID Ffom No. Seafaicrs Receiving Benefita this Period ATerage Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this Period Hosoital Benefits Death Benefits Disability Benefits Jose Carmeas of the Steel Voyager gets a welcome visit-while laid up in Bombay's Beach Candy hospital from Seafarer Bill Whalen. Bill was oft the Andrew Jackson which hit the Indian port after the .Voyager. Photo was taken by another Seafarer, Merwyn "Doc" Watson, electrician. vember 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Smith, Galveston, Texas. Earl Joseph Fence, born Novem­ Mark Alexander Zalenski, born ber 3, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. October 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Lloyd Pence, Rosenberg, Texas. Mrs. Lawrence Zalenski, Balti­ 4 4 4 more 11, Md. Daniel Edward Freedman, born November 8, 1954. Parents, Mr. 4. 4» Valencia Thompson, born Sep­ and Mrs. Max Freedman, Balti­ tember 20, 1954. Parents, Mr. and more, Md. Mrs. Oscar Thompson, Jr., Los 4 4 4 Beverly Lorraine Causey, bora Angeles, Calif. November 19, 1954. Parents, Mr. 4" 4" 4" Dawn Ann De Grushe, born Sep­ and Mrs. Leon Causey, Crichton tember 15, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Station, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Mrs. Averil F. De Grushe, Jr., James Patrick Kelly, born No­ New Orleans, La. vember 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 4" 4" 4 Brenda Leonie Baker, bom No­ Mrs. James Kelly, Maiden, Mass. 4 4 4 vember 5, 1954., Parents, Mr. and Ralph Allen Lewis, born Novem­ Mrs. Edgar Leon Baker, New ber 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orleans, La. Jesse S. Lewis, Norwalk, Calif. Jonathan Kirk Creppon, born November 19, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Creppon, Houston, Texas. 1 4 4 Jane Grinnell Lambson, born October 15, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lambson, Boston, Mass. 4 4 4 David Francis Finigan, bora Au­ gust 28, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Finigan, New Or­ leans, La. 4 I: ^ tl':' 4 4 Luis Antonio Viera Aleman, born November 17, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Viera, St. Rio Piedros, PR. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alice OUva Witherington, born December 1, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthim Witherington, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9A WELFARE. VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hospital Benefits Paid Since lulv I. 1950 * | 4o». Mes Death Benefits Paid Siace Tulv 1. 1950' Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1. 1952 * | Maternity Benefits Paid Since AotU 1. 1952 * Voo £6 Vacation Benefits Paid Siace Feb. 11. 1952 * f»i Total « Oate Benefits Beaaa WELPARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Cash on Hand Vacatioa to srypTi/ ^ . .. Vacation US Goyernment Bonda (Weifaie) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS . Hlf tJF 4c |/"i O 7// 37 i in.rca VP H " I COMMENTSi The Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Flap 188 again approved a resolution providing for a hospital ChristBias bonus of twenty^five ($25.00} dollars for aqr eligible under the plan vho is hospitalized for a period of more than one day during the period of December 19thy 195A throuc^ Deceidber 26ths 195A. This is In addition to additional recreational facilities being establidied in the ports of Mobile and New Orleans. Suimitled /K /Wf A1 Ken, AsaietrntCXSwdmUtreter 4 4 4' 4 Sharon Ann Gribble, born No­ Miguel Gonzalez Alvarado, born vember 20, 1954. Parents, Mr. and April 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gribble, Galveston, Mrs. Genaro Gonzalez, Barrio San- Texas. tomas No. 14 Playa Ponce, PR. 4 4• 4 4 4 4 Sally Anne Gentile, born Decem­ Donna Incerto, born October 14, ber 3, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miiio Salvatore Gentile, New Orleans, Incerto, Brooklyn, NY. La. ' 37 5:;^ 3A|| 4 Cynthia Louise Young, born De­ cember 7, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Young, Route No. 3, Box 17, Moffet Road, Crichton, Ala. 4 oo 4 Lettie Almeda Roberson, bora August 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberson, Mobile, Ala. 4 CO Vacation Benefits Tots! 4 Walter Anthony Wallace, born November 28, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Wallace, Nor­ folk, Va. Jeanmarie Cunningham, born Gary Stephen Buzalewski, bora November 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. November 23, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cunningham, and Mrs. Edward Buzalewski, Philadelphia, Pa. Reading, Pa. 4 4 4 Jo Ann Galardl, born November Rafael Del Valle Suarez, born 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo­ November 9, 1954. Parents, Mr. seph Galardi, Hammonton, NJ. and Mrs. Bartolome Del Valle, Bo. 4 4 4 Michael Anthony Faircloth, born Obrero Santurce, PR. July 1, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4 4 4 Joseph Torres, born November Grady Faircloth, Philadelphia, Pa. 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bias Torres, Astoria, NY. 4 Claire Erlksen, bora November Carol Ann Swafford, born Oc­ 8, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ tober 7, 1954. Parents, Mr. and mund Eriksen, Route No. 1, Box Mrs. Joseph Swafford, Cedartown, 33, Savannah, Ga. 4 4 4 Ga. Robert Glover Farrar, Jr., bora 4 4 4 William John Prince, Jr., bom November 28, 1954. Parents, Mr. November 4, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farrar, Chaland Mrs. William J, Prince, Dor­ mette. La. 4 4 4 chester, Mass. Ronnie Truett Smith, born No­ 4 4 4 Anthony Gates, bora November vember 21, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 7, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Raymond Smith, Murkei, Howard Gates, New Orleans, La. Texas. 4 /a WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THiS PERIOD All of the following SIU families vember 4, 1954. Parents, Mr. and will collect the $200 maternity Mrs. Kenneth Hogan Kristensen, benefit plus a $25 bond from the Baltimore, Md. Union in the baby's name: 4 4 4' Cathy Lynn Connor, born No­ Geoffrey de Witt Brown, born November 17, 1954. Parents, Mr. vember 22, 1954. Parents, Mr. and and Mrs. Robert Brown, San Fran­ Mrs. Robert H. Connor, Natick, Mass. cisco, Calif. 4 S E A FA RE R 8 5 4 r- December 24, 1954 LOG 4 ^J^ijin Bernard Smith, born No- Paid On The Job Pick Up'Shop Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations re­ quired for certain foreign voy­ ages are reminded to be suro to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculaUon card is your only proof of hav­ ing taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voyage. Armando Ortega (right) collects $200 check and $25 bond from SIU representative Eddie Parr aboard the passenger ship Florida. Payment represented maternity' benefit to nejw Seafarer-father,, . -s, ; Photo .was taken by Ortega's shipmate, Seafarer Hector Reyes. ? 5: �(.>• r.--- 1.1 •• ^ y:: Deeemlier fl. ''• • ••' • - • —- --.y- 5E'^F-ARE R S^ X 0 G Pace Nlneteca -1 '-''I . SEBIN' THE SEAFARERS -I With WALTER SIEKMANN SIU hospital representatives were busy this week dishing out the $29 Christmas bohus from the Union Welfare Plan along with the regular hospital benefit. You could see from the response that the money certainly was welcome. Since the Christmas dough was given to any man who was in the hospital for more man one day between the 19th and 25th of December, Its possible that some of the brothers were missed during the regular weel&y visit. Anybody who didn't get hiis Christmas bonus and believes he is entitled to it should contact Welfare Services and they will be taken care of. 4^ '$1 Seafarer Adolph EUasson is finally back in the States after five weeks in the hospital out in Honolulu. Eliasson was splicing wire on the Steel Seafarer when one of the wire strands flew up and hit him in the eye. He had to be hustled to the hos­ pital and spent flve weeks put in the islands before Seafarer Alberto Espino (right) consults with SIU Welfare Services representative, Milton Flynn, he came back to Staten Island for further treatment. at headquarters, while Charles AUardice and Chang Sun wait their turn. Welfare Services is seeing to Tt that he gets all his back hospital benefits to cover his hospitalization in Honolulu. Seafarer William Gardner is on the mend at Staten Island after being in pretty bad shape. He had the doctors working on him all night when he One of the busiest ancJ most active Union departments, SIU Welfare Services, wound up first came in off the. Lavrrence Victory (Mississippi). Barcfcy Now though it seems as if he will pull through okay. another year of service to Seafarers ^d their families. Operating for the membership out of New York headquarters, the department handled approximately 10,000 individual re­ Gardner was messTnan aboard the Victory ship. One brother who ran into real ^ough luck was Kendall Kelly, AB quests for assistance in the 12-' on the Sandcaptain. He was all set to go south with the sandboat on a month period. These were in his job and what his probable earn­ Another area of Welfare Serv­ long trip when he got an attack of appendicitis. He addition to Welfare Services ings are. ices operation, partciularly in large had to be^ taken off and go into the hospital to have disbursement of SIU hospital and The sizable alien membership in cities like New York, is on housing it taken care of. disability benefits. the Union means that a consider­ problems. Some of the other brothers now up at the hospital While Welfare Services operates The requests for assistance, able number of problems arise on are Sam Vandal, night cook and baker off the Seacoming from both the men them­ Immigration matters. Here Wel­ out of New York headquarters, it train Texas, and Percival Barclay" who was baker selves and members of Seafarers' fare Services has been of consid­ can service the outports speedily aboard the Lone Jack (Cities Service). Barclay's com­ families, covered a wide variety erable help in getting shore leave and efficiently through the Union's ing through an operation in good shape. Charles of personal difficulties. In most extensions for alien members wait­ teletype communications system. Allardice» FWT, who also came off the Seatrain instances Welfare Services was ing to ship and on clearing the way Representatives in the outports can Texas, is another hospital patient. Finally i^e have able to provide valuable assistance for qualified aliens to receive resi­ then take necessary action to as-, veteran Seafarer Thor Thorsen in for a Iheck-up dence visas toward US citizenship. sist the Seafarer. Kelly in resolving these problems. and further treatment. Brother Thorsen is one of A large number of tliie items the brothers getting disability benefits under the SIU Welfare Plan. dealt with through the depart­ ment deal with services to Sea­ farers who become ill or are in­ jured in the course of employment. USPHS HOSPITAI. Taib Hassen Frank Mackey Welfare Services is particularly The deaths of the following Sea­ hospital in Staten Island, NY: BALTIMORE. MD. Thomas Isaksen Vic Milazzo valuable to Seafarers who are put farers have been reported to the Burial took place at Cypress-Hills Jdhn W. Kdenan Eugene T. Nelson Roy W. BeU Michael Kudik Ludwig Kristiansen Pedro Peralto ashore overseas for hospital care. Seafarers Welfare Plan and' the cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Harry N. Byrd Tommy Lamphear Frederick I.andry Daniel Fuggiano John Castro Peter Lannon In previous years it wasn't unusual $2,500 death benefits are being Brother Centero joined the Union James J. Lawior George Shumakey Carl E. Chandler Earl McKendree Kaarel Leetmaa Robert Sizemore for men to have to wait ashore for paid to their beneficiaries: BttCord N. BeWeesc Robert McKnew in 1952 and had been sailing in James R. Lewis Henry E. Smith Oswald M. Ergle Tony Mastantino weeks or months until the company the steward department out of Francis F. Lynch Harry S. Tuttle Max FeUx Thomaa Munao Joseph D. McGraw Renato ViUata got around to repatriating them. Daniel W. Alexander, 32: On Louis .FirUe John A. Schultz New York. He is survived by his Archibald McGuigan Hurlburt M. Free Gorman T. Glaze August A. Smith Such cases are becoming rare today November 8, 1954, Brother Alex­ wife, Lee Yeng, of 48 Ludlow Feriand C. GreeS Frank W. Taylor LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSP. because SIU ship's' crews, under ander died of a lung ailment in Street, New York, NY. Michael D. Hynes Winston L. Vickera BROOKLYN. NY Michael JablonsU C. O. Winskey Jose M. CasteU the urging of Welfare Services, are the USPHS hospital in Mobile. His 4" 4> 4" "PbiUip KorolUSPHS HOSPITAL making it a regular practice to no­ place of burial is not known. August Jockei, 60: Brother JocSAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO USPHS HOSPITAL tify the Union office whenever one Brother Alexander joined the kel died in the Staten Island J. Colon SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. of the crew is taken off the ship Union in November, 1942, in Mo­ USPHS hospital on November 13, LINCOLN HOSPITAL ' Charles Brown N. Mellls BRONX. NY Max- Byers Charles Neumaier in a foreign port. bile, and has been sailing out of 1953, of natural causes. He joined Carmelo Reyes Henry Childs Joe Perreira VA HOSPITALthe steward department since that the Union in Philadelphia in 1946 Gilbert Pronutico Leo Cronsohn Family Allotments BROOKLYN. NT Colon Rose Antonio Diaz timfe. He is survived by his wife, and was sailing in the steward de­ Robert P. Rogerson W. Timmerman Olav Gustavsen It was out of Welfare Services Mrs. Nettie Alexander, of 556 partment. Brother Jockei was USPHS HOSPITAL William E. WUcax Francis F. Horak ' DETROIT. MICH. experience with such cases that the State Street, Mobile, Ala. Oliver F. mein P. S. Vuzon buried at; St. Michaels Cemetery Tim Burke F. A. Lord Union wrote a new clause into its USPHS HOSPITAL $• ti in Jackson Heights, New York. He VA HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. contract providing for family al­ • Benito Centero, 63: Brother is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ber­ OTTEN, N C Charles Burton lotments to" continue where men Centero died of natural causes on tha Jockei of Queens, New York, USPHS HOSPITAL Leonard J. Frank STATEN ISLAND. NJT have been removed from a ship be­ September 2, 1953, in the USPHS NY. USPHS HOSPITAL Hussen Ahmed Donald McShane GALVESTON. TEXAS cause of illness or injury. C. H. AUardice Joseph Halone Thomas J. Dawson David L. Palla J. P. Barclay Perfecto Mangual Maintenance and cure questions R. F. Gatlca WUUam G. Trice Ivan Buckley G. Mihalopoulas Benjamin F. Grice John T. Watt also contribute considerably to the Frank Calnan . WiUiam E. Neef James H. Hawkins Robert R. White Jar Chong Joseph Neubauer department's activity. Prompt pay­ A. W. Keane Charles B. Young George Coleman James W. Parker ment of maintenance and cure is USPHS HOSPlTAt. Fred Delapenha Abe Partner # SEATTLE. WASH. Irving DeNobriga Aniceto Pedro assured Seafarers through Welfare John Quigley John J. Doherty ' Clarence Edwards Mike Michellk Samuel Doyle William L. Rackley Services. Sverre Johannessen C. Eagleson Ernesto Ramirez USPHS HOSPITAL The department also gives a G. E. Ekelund George Robinson NORFOLK. VA. Joseph Farrell variety of aid to hospitalised Sea­ MatU RuusukalUo Jessie P. Brinkley Isaac B. Duncan Brigido Figueroa Jose Salgado Robert J. Caldwell Samuel L. Warren farers. Men laid up in private hos­ George W. Flood WilUam Saltarez USPHS imSPiTAL David S. Furman Victor ShavroS pitals can have transfers arranged NEW ORLEANS. LA. Esteii Godfrey Frank Strelitz to the nearest Public Health Serv­ Henry Grzegorski Chong Sun Donald A. Alt Frank Martin ice facility and various personal Fred Hauser Samuel Vandal Julian Barrett Vincent Michel Edward R. Hillman Francis Wall Thomas Blackledge Steve Modzelewski and emergency needs can be taken Vincent Jones John W. Williams Perry Bland George C. Murphy care of by Union representatives. Frank Keelan Albert L. Willis Victor Bonura C: R. Nichols A1 Leiner V VlrgU Wilmoth George W. Books Arne V. Oisen • In the event of a Seafarer's death, Arthur Lomas N. D. Wilson Charles E. Brady William A. Padgett Welfare Services is often called NUs Lundquist ClUford Womack John E. Brady Randolph RatcliS USPHS HOSPITAL Sebastian Carregal M. J. Rodriguez upon to arrange for the funeral. FORT WORTH. TEXAS Frank Catchot Tage H. Roslund B. F. Deibler Edward J. Toelan Manuel Church But Welfare Services work goes Edward Samrock Woodrow Meyers JSamuel Cope S.' Schieffler far beyong caring for sick and in­ CITY HOSPITAL Warren W. Currier Henry Schuler MOBILE. ALABAMA George Curry jured Seafarers. Any Seafarer who Benjamin Seal WiUiam J. Hanlon Eniile P. Davles Luther Seidle runs into difficulty ashore can also SAILORS SNUG HARBOR Robert Dewey Wade H. Sexton STATEN ISLAND. NY get help. A common request, for Thomas Fields Henry Sosa Joseph Koslusky Leo Fontenot Nicholas Tala example, is one for a credit refer­ USPHS HOSPITAL Stanley A. Freeman Lonnie R. Tickle SAVANNAH. GA. ence so that seamen can purchase WUliam Grimes Marion C. Vester. Paul Bland James F. Lee Lyie Hipp A. C. Vlpperman furniture, appliances, automobiles, R. CarroUton Albert W- Lima Vincent E. Kaiie PhUUp R. Wagner homes or other items via the in­ George S. Chance Jimmie Littleton B. G. Knapp James A. WaUer J. B. tihriaty A. G. McLaughlin teo H. Lau James E. Ward stallment plan. Seafarers usually Rufus Field' J. T. Moore Theodore E. Lee Harry Wolowitz run into difficulties on credit be­ James T. Kem E^est H. Webb. USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL cause of the nature of their-em­ , MANHATTAN BEACH. NY BOSTON. MASS. Fortunato Bacomo Ho Yee Choe ployment. Welfare Services *can Frank Alasavich J. E. SenAevUleFrank Bemrick John J. Driscoll George B. Dunn Matthew A.-StabUe often overcome such difficulties by Claude Blanks Bart E. Guranick John H. Herrold George A. W^ddeU Joseph Carr John B. Haas explaining how the Seafarer gets John Hunt Slli Welfare's Tally: 10,000 Assists 'i\ Seafarers In Hospitals '-4 • 'I r-'-c"'.1 �-•( /•['• • • . 4 SEAFARERS D«c. 24. 19S4 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS I NTE R N ATI O N A t U N I O N > ATI Jk N Tl C A N D -G U L F DISTRICT • API '• -.. H • n—~ SlU WINS New HIGH SI76 VACATION PAY^ U^^i ifniAii. A&G Dbtrict. District pioneer til Union. MG ptei»«« of »n I . •'; • J?-' • " '' * ' : life's??] Tlfltilil''^"" '"MBI Wer V'i"*"* '«'* BMhday (£g??fcf 'Suicid^ lUl^'."! Fimntial Shape iWsllBji<W!^g'**"Mn'.<""Stt« Maritfnm Adminiifa.*^ S Winners At Schools -ViaSIU Thr«« Seifarera children ofT „ji»n To Kpose \hip Chandlers I' fi" ' ^ages vf-:. -i. ' .-r ^_.._...^,,iiBiil >iadl.d JWgWg *=^ — 1 k* *— -• TS Seafarers To Seek 49 Union Po^ in Riree and. A '^Credentials Comm. Report Go Before Membersljir In Ship Transfers ^ rttim# AdministraUon'f W.^oeer '!f\'' ' •"-' F I-: •- -"Sia^Ss. "SCI 'IB&C Dodge Union W/iisr|SoorBadi Fight Far JoUessP, An iiemiiy "• 11 / SIU Balks -r r. *vt Ahonw uncl^ !70^?^' L f5*S*i-L^ "*® BirtMai , ' :0 \ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 24, 1954 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 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. XVI, No. 26 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEE SIU WIN AS NLRB ORDERS 3-DEPT WC VOTE SIU REJECTS CG PROPOSAL; CONGRESS MAY PROBE PLAN SEAMEN CAN NOW APPLY FOR POW $ SANDBOAT SIGNS FOR 18 MONTHS IN SA SOUTERHN DISTRICTS FEARED LOST WITH CREW 22 ABOARD MA 'HALTS' TRANSFERS - FOR A DAY NEW P & O SHIP HEADS FOR TAMPA 2 SIU CO'S FACE GOV'T LAWSUITS SIU WINS NEW GAINS DESPITE STORMY 1954 ILA MEN NIX 'SELLOUT' AGREEMENT 'PAPA' CELESTIN, JAZZ GREAT, DIES SIU MOVIE BEING SHOWN TO WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE THANKS, MEN, FOR THOSE XMAS CARDS 'NEW LOOK' IN SHIP MEALS HAILED AFTER 2-MOS. TRIAL ADMIT HUGE RAKEOFF IN INS. SALES SEAFARER'S 'BABY' - NEW GANGWAY RIG SIU SHIP AIDS IN TUG RESCUE OPEN INT'L AWARDS TO UNION MEN PMA YELPS FOR US ACTION ON PACIFICUS ANOTHER TRAGEDY SHIP SAFETY PRETTY GOOD RECORD TO ORDER: A NEW APPROACH TO SHIPBOARD MEALS IT'S NOW RING, NOT BASEBALL, DIAMOND FOR 'ADOPTEE' OF PUERTO RICO'S CREW SIU WELFARE'S TALLY: 10,000 ASSISTS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/24/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log