http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/4833ad1b86a410114de6e3f981a9e8c4.PDF b20e7f34a5a8e080a8c32844a5eddbc2 PDF Text Text SEAFAIUEItS*LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN gp THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UMION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • Supreme Court Voids Bull Ban •? : ,*i Story On Page 3 NMU 'Objects' In Last Stand On Robin Loss Story On Page 2 i#_x— MM# Seeking election to membership-elected quarterly VWlfflf • financial committee in NY, Seafarer Pablo Mendez, chief cook (right), holds hand aloft while dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) serves as one of the tally clerks. Mendez lost out in the spir­ ited bidding for committee jobs. Six others were named for the regular quarterly audit'of Union finances. tr--. 11 li-'- I H I- ji;-' " X.- ^ . .'r •; V ^ ,'r n 'AA. --v, i �Face Twe SEAFARERS Gov't Proposes Rule Over Union Funds^ Voting I: LI tOC teuurr Larsen Uncle Visits Center tL lUt 511/ Sefftes Robin tine or Claims Seafarers on Robin Line ships wHl share the proceeds of some 260 hours of disputed overtime col­ lected -by SIU patrolmen this week, marking the return of SIU repre­ sentation in the fleet. The overtime, some of it dating back to the last summer when Moore-McCormack began operat­ ing the ships under National Mari­ time Union contract, covered beefs over mates doing unlicensed work on deck and various other working rule infractions. It amounts to roughly $600 in cash payments. Although the eight ships involved were covered by the NMU con­ tract, the Seafarers had never got­ ten the overtime. Seven of the ships have since voted for a re­ newal of SIU representation. The National Labor Relations Board has certified SlU bargaining rights on four df them. Certifica­ tion has been held up on three others by NMU "objections." WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower's two-part labor program was formally disclosed last week when he called for restraint in new union wage demands coupled with strict Government controls on internal union affairs and organiz­ turnod down by the NLRB and to authorize pre-hiring union shop ing activities. The President usech-his annua] agreements in the construction Economic Report to Congress to industry. Observers expect thase provi­ saddle the labor movement, .in fidvance, with the blame for any sions would have little difficulty worsening of the current business 'but 4hat because of Congress' recession. Three days later, in a larger concern with defense mat­ message on labor law, he urged a ters, action may not be forthcom­ scries of measures which, AFL- ing. However, although the Ad­ CIO President George Meany ministration program does not in­ declared, might lead to "licensing clude any so-called national "right to work" law, other lawmakers who of trade unions." . Most of the labor law proposals have introduced even tougher bills Touring SlU medical center in Brooklyn, Arvld Wesfgerd (loft), were previewed at the AFL-CIO may not hold back. undo of Seafarer Pete Larsen foe whom the clinic was namoa, New Agency Urged convention last month by Labor The remainder of. the Eisen­ Secretary James P. Mitchell. The reeds inscription on memorial plaque for Larsen in the lobby. convention subsequently vowed to hower program calls for sweeping Looking on is Dr. Joseph Logue, medical director. "resist to the uttermost any and powers for a new Commissioner of every proposal which, under the Labor Reports with authority over guise of seeking to protect work­ union financial and balloting re­ ers from corruption and or im­ ports and management reports on proper activities, seeks instead to financial dealings with unions. destroy honest, decent American Penalties such as the loss of union trade unions." bargaining rights, a ban on the Addressing the convention, use of NLRB services and Federal SlUNA President Paul Hall prob- tax exemptions could be Invoked. a])ly expressed the sentiment of New restrictions would also be most of the delegates when he put on union picketing rights and The National Maritime Union has pulled out a grab bag of delayipg tactics in last-ditch declared: "We don't need any more organizational drives and force legislation. If anything, we have workers to handle "hot cargo" in efforts to salvage its raid on the Robin Line. NMU charges of "intimidation" were filed with too much iegislation now." The strikes and other beefs. the National Labor Relations Board in an attempt to prevent certification of the last Robin ov erwhelming view was that where Line ships won by the SIU. there was wrongdoing, proper enAs reported in thq last SEA­ fojcement of existing laws could handle it in all cases.' FARERS LOG, the "intimidaHowever, some • sections of the tion",charges were tipped off dur­ President's labor message already ing the voting on the Robin Hood have labor support, particularly when the seven -NMU crewmemone calling for detailed annual hers aboard were instructed by reports by all types of welfare and the NMU to refuse to vote on % pension plans, whether adminis­ Faced with repeated demands from NMU members asking "why can't we get the the ground that they were being tered by employers, by unions, or same benefits they have in the SIU?" NMU President Joseph Curran has replied witji the "intimidated." Another purpose for Jointly by both. This bill has long usual smear on the SIU—his standard approach in sUch situations. In discussions at the the -NMU tactic on the Hood was had labor endorsement, but con­ last NMU convention in .Oc-^ to avoid, repetition of ffie embar­ ^^^ tinues to be fought by manage­ rassment the NMU suffered on the tober, verbatim copies , of Seafarers receive benefits for as defeat the NMU suffered in its raid Robin Trent where two NMU mem­ ment interests which control the which recently were obtained long as they are laid up at the on the Robin Line. Name-calling bers voted for the SIU. majority of these plans. by the LOG, Curran again demons standard weekly rate. In some in­ and misrepresentation, in the Cur­ SIU headquarters ridiculed the T-H Amendments Other less objectionable parts strated his capacity for mud-sling­ stances, such benefits have been ran scheme of things, are substi­ "intimidation" charges, pointing to cf the program call for amending ing and misrepresentations of the paid for the past eight years since tutes for doing an effective Job of them as further evidence of NMU trade union representation. Taft-Hartley to allow "fired" eco­ facts when pinned down on an the Plan began, without let-up. President Joseph Curran's irre­ nomic strikers instead of strike­ issue. sponsible behavior in efforts to NMU 'Studies' Problem breakers only to vote in NLRB The discussion in this instance cover up the serious defeat he had. Curran's answer to these de­ I "CBAIRMAH CURRAHt ...i elections; to end the "no man's dealt with the admitted superiority suffered in launching his raid on hmv* definite lofpinBitmands was to declare that the Seafarers' Jobs. land" in jiu-isdiction so that state of the SIU Welfare Plan's hospital ion fron hospitels that labor boards can handle cases benefits under which hospitalized NMU was "studying" the question NMU Pressure sono neabera of the SIU and to complain about the pres­ If anything, headquarters held, in there never get any sures brought by NMU members knbney. And other neilbers the record of the Robin Line beef for benefits equivalent to the SIU. 'get wre than they are as detailed in the January 17 SEA­ "CRklRK&g CDRRAHt ... "If you go around the country," supposed to get* Whether] FARERS LOG indicates thd lengthi X want to aake It quite he asserted, ' "you will find that that is true or not. is clear that we have not to which Curran went to pressure somthing else. .Bdt we there are no plans, either insurance fallen down on this Job* Seafarers into either switching are not trying to build companies, or others, that are able that we are working on' over to the NMU or getting off the a plan to eompete with to handle this long-term illness it. But it takea tine. ships. \ SIU'or anyone elss...^** We have letters fron question without breaking the plan With seven of the,eight Robin Manhattan Beach condemn­ down . . ." No plan, of course, ex­ -^ Line ships having voted for the ing the hell out of us cept the SlU's, which operates on Curran smear tactic is shown all the time. There are SIU and an over-all SIU majority, this very basis and maintains sound a few patients in Man­ in. above excerpt where he BOSTON — After the previous in the fleet of 190 t6 62, the Union finabcing at the same time. hattan Beach that have period's sharp shipping slump, job says he has "definite informa­ is waiting for certification, action been there the biggest Curran was bitter , about mem­ opportunities picked up consider­ by thq, NLRB. Four ships, the tion" but in next breath admits part of.their life, and bers' gripes. "Instead of giving us ably in this port, which is welcome Robin Kirk, Robin Gray, Robin they are going to sta^ he is unconcerned about the help," he moaned, "they will send news to all hands. there. Dnfortuqately* Locksley and Robin Sherwood, truth of the charge. us a letter saying 'You are a phony they have what is known Port Agent James Sheehan re­ have already been certified to the as a lengthy Illness. minded all hands that up-to-date outfit' . . . 'The SIU gives them SIU. The Robin Mowbray has been And if you go around the that; why don't our Plan give it to copies of the Union's Welfare Plan certified to the NMU. It was on country, you will find . benefits and requirements were them?' ..." this ship that 11 Seafarers were that there are no plans, Jan. 31, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 3 fired and replaced through the available in the hall. He urged either insurance compan­ 'Definite' Indqfinitrinfo all Seafarers to take a copy home ies. or others, that are NMU hall, which together with Able to handle this long To answer these upanswerable to' the family so toat wives, chil­ men leaving the ship for illness tern Illness question complaints, Curran resorted to his dren and dependent parents would and other reasons threw the ves­ without breaking the usual smear tactic charging, "We know what they are entitled to and. sel to the NMU. plan down. And we^ven't PAUI HAUW Seerttary-Trtosuntz have, definite information from hos­ what the procedures are in case of been able to-find a Remaining, to be acted on by pitals that some members of 'the HKEBCBX SBAND, Editor. BEBNARD SEA- the NLRB are the Robin Hood, an emergency. solution...." t(AH. Art Editor. {IEBUAH ABIHUB, IBWIH SIU in there never get any money. SFIVACK, Paying off and signing on were AI. MASKIN, JOHN BBAZIL. Staff' Robin Trent and Robin GoodfelAnd other members get more than Wntert. Biu MOODY. Ctttf -Area Repra- low. six Cities Service tankers, the Fort (•ntatiur they are supposed to get. Whether Hoskins, Council Grove, Bradford Curran declares "no plans" Still pending is an NMU court Island, Wipter Hill, Goverament that is true or not, is something Publlihad bIwMkly at tha haadquartars action seeking to upset tl^e re­ handle long-term illness bene­ of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ sults of the secret ballot voting and Camp and Bents Fort, as well as else-.". lantic a Cult District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth fit, without going broke.^ But the Pan Oceanic Transporter Avanua Brooklyn 33, NY. Tol. HYaelnth the desires of. the crewmembers This use of the smear, the truth t-4t0e. SIU Welfare Plan does handle Enterod as second class mattar (Penn. Nav.). In-transit ships were or falsity of which Cqrran-dismiss­ at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undor on the Robin Line ships. The NMU it, and at last report had the Robin Hood (Robin); Steel 1W Act of Aus. 34, 1f12. es as unimportant, is out of the has asked the courts to rule out Executive and Steel Rover (Isth­ $6,200,00d in liquid reserves 13* same book as his smear of the SIU the certifications. Decision -hqs mian) and the Yaka (Watermian). plus property assets. •i-**. been reserved. following tbejjeriiqi|»brg«niKatioQal NMU Filing'Objecfions' To Cover Up Robin Loss NMU's Hospital Benefits Inferier -Se Curran Throws Mud At SIU Get Welfare Benefit Copies^ Boston Urges SEAFARERS LOG �jrdiaary SI, ISSt SBAFAKERS LOG raff* TBiwt High Court Affirms SIU Right To Strike Against Bull Line Teamster Local 807 officials John Strong, president (I), and Tom Hickey, secretary-treasurer (r), chat with SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall before instgllation ceremonies. Hall Installs Leadership Of NY MTfront Teamsters A solid demonstration of the long-standing friendly rela­ tionship between the SIU and New York waterfront team­ sters was emphasized last week when SIU Secretary-Treas­ urer Paul Hall installed offi--* cers of the 10,000-member leadership of John Strong, Local Truck Ptriyiws Local 807, IBT. 807 president, and Tom Hickey, Hall said lie was "privileged to have the opportunity to install men who I consider to be as solid a group of trade unionists as exists anywhere in. the United States." He added that the Local 807 ad­ ministration has a weli-Justiiied reputation as square-dealing, de­ cent union men who have made an "outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Local 807 mem­ bership and have demonstrated their responsibiiity to the members and the community at all times." He paid particular tribute to the Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial SAN FRANCISCO — A large crowd of SIU Pacific District mem­ bership as well 'as representatives of the West Coast maritime indus­ try gathered in front of the Sailors Union headquarters on Tuesday afternoon, January 28, for the ded­ ication of the Harry Lundeberg statue. The ceremonies took place on the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The statue was commissioned by the Sailors Union membership. It has been placed on the Harrison side of the building opposite the statue of Andrew Furuseth. The, Furuseth statue had previ­ ously been located at the Folsom Street site of the founding meeting of the first seamen's union in the United States. It was moved to the front of the SUP headquarters after a road construction project was charted through the area. C. J. Haggerty, secretary-treas­ urer of the California State Feder­ ation of Labor, was the main speak­ er at the dedication ceremonies. Other speakers included Morris Weisberger, SUP secretary-treas­ urer; Harry O'Reilly, executivesecretary, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment; Sam Bennett, president, Ma­ rine Firemen's Union; Ed Turner, secretary-treasurer, MC&S, and Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late SUP secretary-treasurgr. Monsignor Matthew Connelly, Catholic port chaplain, gave the invocation. Fall- details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. " Local 807 secretary-treasurer, and added that they had stood side by side with the SIU in numerous wa­ terfront beefs. Hickey, a former vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, had been highly praised by members of the McClellan Committee for his straightforward testimony in the course of their in­ quiry into Teamster affairs. ""Hickey was an unsuccessful can­ didate against James R. Hoffa for the international presidency of the Teamsters last October in Miami. He subsequently lost his bid for reelection as an IBT vice-president when the Hoifa forces swept all posts. The AFL-CIO expelled the international union on corruption charges In December. Seafarers have long been famil­ iar with Local 807, whose members do most of the pierslde hauling in New York harbor. In addition, the local has held some of its regular membership meetings at SIU head­ quarters and its officials have spok­ en at SIU membership meetings. Last week's affair at another Brooklyn hall covered the installa­ tion of local officers for a threeyear term. In his capacity-as in­ stalling officer. Hall was introduced to the Local 807 membership as "a good friend and unionist." A far-reaching decision upholding the SIU's peaceful picketing of the Bull Line was issued Monday by the Supreme Court in Washington. Barring further legal complications, by ^ext week the SIU will be free to resume its strike against the Bull Line at any time. upheld this view in refusing Bull Line under the. wage reopen­ The high court's action, Court the company's plea for further re­ ing clause of the SIU freight agreement. An impasse arose over in effect, affirmed a Circuit view of the case. Union's demands for parity Stiil pending in the state courts Court of Appeals decision is an action by Bull Line seeking the with the West Coast unions on two months ago that a a permanent anti-strike injunction overtime and penalty pay rates, an across-the-board 20 percent District Court injunction against the three unions. This mat­ plus wage increase, all retroactive to issued October 1 "must be set aside," Implementation of the Circuit Court ruling was held up when the company was granted a limited stay by Suprgme Court Justice Jchn M. Harlan.' SIU officials and attorneys hailed thfs week's decision by the nation's highest court as being in full sup­ port of peaceful union picketing. It was regarded as a complete vindi­ cation of the SIU's position since the BuU Line strike began. Strike action against the com­ pany began last August 19 when Seafarers struck the Bull Line ter­ minal in Brooklyn iff- a wage re­ opening beef. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association struck the company in separate wage dis­ putes two days later. Monday's action by the Supreme Court frees air three AFL-CIO unions to picket at any time after various legal technicalities are disposed of. SIU picketing was originally halted by an injunction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen. When the mates and engi­ neers were subsequently barred from picketing also, coiflpany oper­ ations resumed at the end of Octo­ ber. The Circuit Court reversed the lower court order on the union's appeal. "No one controverts that this is a peaceful strike," the appeal judges pointed out. The Supreme ter had been postponed in New York State Supreme Court pend­ ing the disposition of the Federal case. The company lost its bid for a temporary state injunction in September, when Ibe state court also refused to ban peaceful picket­ ing. The strike was called by the SIU with full membership authorization after weeks of negotiations with July 1, 1957. Separate disputes between Bull and the mates and engineers arose under the annual wage review pro­ visions of the MM&P and MEBA contracts with the company. They had been seeking a six percent mcrease plus additional compensa­ tion for the deck and engine offi­ cers. PHS Budget Breakdown Shows Slight Fund Drop WASHINGTON—^Further details as to < this year's Public Health Service hospital budget have been obtained from the headquarters of the Division of Hospitals here. A breakdown of the figures shows that there has been a slight decrease in Officials of the Division of Hos­ the funds alloted for actual pitals have assured the SIU that hospital care and in various other the decrease, being a neglible por­ tion of the entire appropriation, areas. Of the $44,309,000 in direct ob­ would not affect any services. ligations provided for USPHS hos­ The remaining portion of the pital services, $31,408,000 is ear­ budget figure would go for such marked for actual in-patient hospi­ subsidiary functions as nurse tal care, a decrease of $135,500. training programs which would get Another $4,700,000 would go for $3 million; Coast Guard care, about out-patient clinics which is a de­ $1V4 million; $1 million in pay­ crease of $82,000 from the previous ments to Hawaii; $114 million for year. Actually then, the overall the operation of health units, the program of medical care has been development and coordination of decreased by $217,500. nursing resources and administra­ tion expenses, and more than $1.8 million for dependents' medical care. Although the budget shows a decrease over the previous year's estimate, it represents an increase of more than $4.5 million over the 1956-1957 appropriation for direct NEW YORK—Crewing of five laid-up ships gave this port obligations. The biggest increases over the 1956-1957 budget were In a welcome lift during the past two weeks. Three Bull Line the appropriations for actual in­ ships, the KalluYn, Beatrice and Edith, took full crews along patient hospital care and nurse training grants. with.the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) and the Shinnecock Bay ship why they were unable to swallow up Robin Line after prom­ (Veritas). Three more ships ising to do so. now in idle status, the Carolyn Ships paying off were the Alcoa (Bull), Armonk (New Jersey Ind.) Pegasus, Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa SIU membership meet­ and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) are Roamer and Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); ings are held regularly also expected to call for crews Azalea City, Andrew Jackson every two weeks on Wed­ shortly. (Waterman); Maxton (Pan Atlantic); SEATTLE—^Although there were All told. Assistant Secretary- Cities Service Baltimore (twice). a number nesday nights/at 7 PM in Treasurer of vessels In port during Bill Hall reported that all SIU port's. All Sea­ the headquarters port paid off 22 Royal Oak (Cities Service); Steel the past period, there was only a Admiral, Steel Executive, Steel small changeover in jobs. Most of farers are expected to ships, signed ten on foreign arti­ Rover and Steel Artisan (Isthmian); the openings were in the deck de­ attend; tho^ who wish to cles and had 27 ships in transit. Frances, Elizabeth (Bull); Robin partment where Class A men took All beefs on these ships were be excused should request settled at the point of production Sherwood, Robin Trent and Robin all the berths. Hood (Robin); Seatrain Savannah There were five vessels, the permission by telegram with a particularly noteworthy and Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) Rebecca. Natalie (Intercontinental); (be sure to include reg­ item being $2,500 in disputed and Sandcaptain (Construction Ag­ Pacific Cloud (Pegor); Iberville aboard the Sandcaptain. gregates). (Pan Atlantic) and Kyska (Water­ istration number). The overtime That the extra jack was welcomed Sign-ons besides the five laid- man) paying off during the last two next SIU meetings will be: by crewmembers goes without say­ up ships previously mentioned weeks. Only one ship, the Pacifio ing. were the Mankato Victory (Victory Cloud, signed on. February 5 Headquarters is still waiting for Carriers): the Robin Hood, the In-transit were the Topa-Topa, formal certification on the three four Isthmian ships and the Royal LaSalle, Maiden Creek (Waterman) February 19 other Robin Line ships won by Oak. In-transits included the usual and the Kenmar and the Pennmar March S . . the SIU. Hall reported that NMU load of Seatrains plus a heavy (Calmar). All were reported in officials are having their hands! batch of Waterman and fan At­ top shape with only a few minpr March 19 full' explaining to -their .member-1 lantic vessels. beefs. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Crewing Of Lay-Ups Boosts NY Shipping A' Men Get Seattle Jobs •>) 'ii �Face FOOT Boston Shipping Gets OK On Tideland Oil Charter WASHINGTON—An SIU deep-sea shipping company is branching out to service offshore oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico with two ships chartered from the Government. The Federal Maritime Board last week authorized Boston posed operation would be in "the Shipping Corp. to charter two public interest both to the Ameri­ K3 type vessels for the new opera­ tion. The board, over-ruled one of Its own examiners in making the finding. The examiner had previ­ ously turned down the company's charter application. Boston Shipping already oper­ ates two Libei^ ships in world­ wide tramp^service. The FMB order will enable it to add two of the ahallow-draft N3s to its SIUmanned fleet SIU Has Foothold The SIU already has a substan­ tial foothold In the growing Gulf offshore oil industry through a continuing organizing drive by its Harbor & Inland Waterways Divi­ sion. The SIU-HIWD won the first union contract for marine em­ ployees in the Gulf offshore oil field when !t signed up Phillips Petroleum a year ago. A number of other companies in allied fields have come under SIU-HIWD con­ tract since then. Plans of Boston Shipping call for the use of the N3s as floating worksliips and crews' quarters separate from the actual drilling rigs. The ships would carry neither com­ mercial cargo nor passengers. The FMB ruling said the pro- Bait Sees Rise Ahead In Shipping BALTIMORE—Shipping in this port during the past period con­ tinued to be on the slow side. But next period should be better as the Losmar (Calmar) and the Charles Dunaif (Colonial) are ex­ pected to take on crews either this week or early next week. Port Agent Earl Sheppard briefed- the membership on the new system for handling union business in the.hall. All the Union services will continue to be han­ dled at the counter with the excep­ tion of mail and the shipping Shipping will be handled from the stage while the mail will be serv­ iced through the baggage room. Telegrams and letters with valu­ able contents will be kept in the safe as has been the practice in the past. Greater Flexibility The new system will add greater flexibility in servicing and will speed up the administration of the union's various functions. •. Paying off during the past period were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clip­ pers); Emilia, Evelyn, Jean (Bull); Marore, Venore, Chilore, Oremar, Cubore (Ore); Young America, City of Alma (Waterman) and the Massmar (Calmar). Signing on during the two-week period were the Bethcoaster, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Chilore, Marore, Oremar (Ore); Young America and the City of Alma (Waterman). In-transits were the Alcoa Eoamer, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Puri­ tan' (Alcoa); Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman); Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, (Ore); Steel Admiral, Steel Maker, Steel ' IL'^ecutivs (Isthmian); Robin Sherwood (Rob- can merchant marine and to our economy in general." The ships will require some conversion work in the shipyard before going into a service which, the board said, will assure that "our offshore oil and gas resources wiU be more efficiently exploited." Seafarers In Aetion The Del Sol (Mississippi) was the latest ship to install the SIU's "to order" feeding system which has been gradually extended to numerous ships in tiie Union's con­ tracted fleets. A good deal of the credit goes to the chief steward, W. H. "Bed" Simmons, who has been working " hard to make a go of the system and according to the crew's re­ ports has been con scientious about canvassing everybody's opin­ ions and sugges­ tions. Also get­ ting a hand is Jose Leston, ship's baker, who has been turning out some fine prod­ ucts—^new system or old. 4" 4 4 4 Another chief steward, Dick Grant, has gotten more than one mention in this corner and the latest comes from the Steel Artisan crew for his accomodation to their needs even where the job did not call for it. They gave him a vote of thanks for various services per­ form^ which were outside of his regular duties. 4 Ship's delegate C. Baiiley of the Cities Service Miami rated a men­ tion when he stepped down from the job recently. Crewmembers cited, him for handling his chores smoothly and efficiently. Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as weli as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every maiiing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As aiways the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so ^that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy ta its mailing lists. Repair lists.are on important port of the SIU diip safety program but.the mere act off filling one ouF doesn't remedy any defects. It's the follow-through that counts. Once requests for repairs and ports hove been duly noted and filed, the job first begiiM. It's not enough fust to file a copy with the diipper or the Union hdl and hope for the best. A copy also has to be left for your Union brothers nnd shipmates to Inform them of danger spots. . in its turn, the Union can't act to protect the crew's interests if it's not faifoiimed emy enough of the ship's needs. For your own protection, make sure they're properly filed at Jeasf 72 hours before anhrcrf. i An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship] vj �Jamarr SI. 19B8 SEAFARERS Par* Fir* LOC All ACS Coal Carriers c> Idle; Two More Recalled 1 WASHINGTON—^With two more of its ships back in the boneyard and its coal-carry­ ing operations completely inactive at the moment, American Coal Shipping came under re­ newed attack from tramp shipowners last week. The tramps, who were opposed to the company's formation in m the^first instance, have kept up a boats in the coal trade while char­ tered in another trade a similartering the Coal Miner to carry type vessel which they own in steady drumfire in recent farm surplus "at a rate well below direct competition with another Dating back to Washington's time, famed Montauk Light is men­ aced by the sea, with steady erosion of the cliff on which it rests. Th» sea is now barely 100 mt from the lookout tower in front of the lighthouse itself. Sea Menaces Montauk Light A landmark for sea and air travelers sinpe 1797, the famed lighthouse Montauk Point, Long Island, may blink no more if the tides and storms have their way. The ocean is almost 200 feet-t closer to the, base of the 90- first three built by the Federal foot stone tower since Presi­ Government and has a 200,000 dent Washington authorized its construction in 1795, and barely more than fOD feet from a lookout tower in front of the lighthouse Itself. A storm in 1944 washed away 12 feet of the cliff on.which the light Is located at'a single clip. Montauk Light is one of the candlepower light that flashes every ten second, plus a radio bea-con, dis'ance-finding station and diaphragm horn. -Foghorns orig­ inally spotted at the foot "of the cliff were long ago moved back closer to the tower when their vi­ brations. caused the cliff to cnunble. • weeks, charging that the company was operating in violation of its charter .contract. It called on the Maritime Administration to cancel all of the remaining bareboat char­ ters. The two ships that went bagjc into Government lay-up were the Cc«imir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. They were recalled as part of the Federal Maritime Board's monthly review of out­ standing charters. Previously the Cleveland Abbe had been returned to the lay-up fleet. Next in litie for recall are the three- remaining Government charters — the Martha Berry, Harry Glucksmap and Thomas Paine. The Paine, which was the last ship with a coal cargo, arrived in Norfolk this week and -went on the idle list. In Grain Trade That leaves the company oper­ ating with the Coal Miner, which has been carrying grain on recent voyages. The grain operation was the target of a bid by Tak Shipping Corp., a tramp operator, for the immediate lay-up of the remaining Government charters. In its charges against ACS, Tak raised "the following points: ^ That as far as is known, the com­ pany has not submitted plans for the construction of an Americanflag coal fleet, as its charter re­ quired. That the company was evading a Maritime Administration require­ ment that chartered ships should not carry Government-aid car-goes in competition with privatelyowned ves.sels. The evasion, Tak said, consisted of keeping the bare­ that fixed as reasonable by NSA." privately-owned vessel. Obviously such action clearly indicates that Deprive Other Operators the vessel is not required in the "We are informed," the commu­ normal coal trade of that company nication read, "that within the past . . . the Board has previously held few days this vessel has been char­ that bareboat charterers should not tered to carry a cargo of Govern­ be permitted to take their owned ment-financed grain to Yugoslavia. ships off their normal trade and This fixture was at a rate of $14.75 substitute bareboated Government as compared to the NSA rate of ships." Tak asked the Maritime Adminis­ $19.68 . . . Such action . . . directly resulted in depriving an American- tration to require the company to lay-up its Government-owned ves­ flag Liberty of the business . . . . . . '"They have contended that sels at its own expense as long as Government bareboat vessels are, its privately-owned ship is not in required to carry coal to Europe. the coal trade and to cancel the At the same time, they have char­ charters on 15 days' notice. US Ships In Line For New foreign Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—More cargoes are in. sight for hardpressed US merchant ships as agreements are in the works for about $224 million worth of surplus farm product ship­ ments and other items to Po--*^ ^ land, Yiigoslavia and Spain. ucts, while the remaining $60 mil­ Approximately $95' million lion would consist exclusively of worth will go in the form of aid to Poland, approximating a;:iion taken by the US last year. At that time the US loaned Poland $30 million and shipped another $65 million of surplus farm products. It is ekpected that the same ar­ rangement will be followed this year, with wheat and cotton the biggest items. Food Products Spain is supposed to be in line for some $69 million in food prod­ farm surpluses to Yugoslavia, mak­ ing for many more shiploads to be canied under the terms of the "50-50" law. There have been reports that the Soviet Union has been putting the squeeze on the Poles for accepting American aid. The Russians are un­ doubtedly unhappy about the antlSoyiet talk in Poland that has been reported in the American press, and about the Poles' friendliness to the West. THREE PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER 1. Cooper And The ISMU 2. Cooper And The Bakers On November 8, 1957, the SEAFARERS LOG re­ ported on privileges enjoyed by Herman E. Cooper iii his role as attorney for the National Maritime Union. The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was free to par­ ticipate in union affairs as if he was a member and cited the' fact that he had electioneered for NMU President Joseph Curran. The July 5, 1956, NMU "Pilot" was quotejd to show that he had defended Curran's policies in" an address to a crew meeting aboard the SS United States. The story was headed "Cooper Tells^ 'Big U' Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring Hall." ^ The Curran action was the key issue of the NMU election then going on. Under the heading "Herman Cooper and 'Lidford Law' " the January 3, 1958, SEAFARERS LOG reported in some detail on Mr. Cooper's experience as a witness before the Senate investigating committee known popu­ larly as the McClellan Committee. The article reported Mr. Cqoper had been questioned in two areas in con­ nection with the affairs of the Bakers & Confectioners International Union, for which he was general counsel and which has "since been expelled by the AFL-CIO. One area of questioning had to do with why Mr. Cooper had drafted a guilty verdict against Curtis Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the Bakers Union, before Sims had even-been tried on~ charges brought by James Cross, union president. Sims bad originally accused Cross of using union funds for personal purposes and accepting loans from. union-contracted bakery firms during contract negotiations. It was on Cross' counter­ charges that Mr. Cooper drafted his "guilty" finding before the trial. The committee established that he had drafted no finding one way or another against Cross. He was also Questioned relative to the disposition of $8,000 in cash he had received as part of a $24,000 legal fee from the Bakers, part of which was for legal expenses personally incurred by Cross in success­ fully defending himself against assault charges before a California grand jury. In the course of the hearings Senator Ervin (Dem.NC) compared Mr. Cooper's handling of the Sim's mat­ ter to "Lidford Law" in which "in the morn they hang and draw and sit in judgment after." Senator Ervin asked, "In other words, you draw up ... a verdict of guilty befor* the indictment is even presented ..." To which Mr. Cooper replied;... "This is customary practice in courts ... There is nothing, un­ usual about that, Senator." Ervin countered, "Having spent a large Twrt of my life in courts, I have nevei; yet heard of drawing up a verdict . . . before the charges are preferred against whom the verdict is to be rendered .. ' The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was attacked by the opposition for "ruling" the NMU. Rule or not, the LOG observed, Mr. Cooper was one of three regular col­ umnists in the NMU "Pilot" along with Curran and Hoyt Haddock, Washington representative. Mr. Cooper's column had appeared for over Ave years and in every issue, discussed some phase of seamen's lawsuits under the Jones Act. The LOG noted that seamen and their families might be interested in expert legal opinion on other rules and regulations, but were subjected to a steady Jones Act diet in which Mr. Cooper's facility in this field of admiralty law was on display. It was also pointed out that Mr. Cooper had a special space set aside in the "Pilot" for conuiiuiticating with NMU members directly. The area appeared under the heading "See Your Lawyer." Other lawyers who had business with NMU members had their riotices dis­ persed in light face type among a variety of communi­ cations, and usually did not have street addresses or telephone numbers listed. • .^ These privileges, the LOG said, were "very rare or non-existent In other unions" and "apparently derive frora Cooperis position-oMnfluence in the NMU."- - - 3, Cooper's * Resolve* To Stay Clear Of NMU Policy Mr. Cooper's testimony took place in July, 1957. At the October NMU convention, NMU President Joseph Curran referred in detail to the AFL-CIO Ethical * Practices Code and Mr. Cooper's services to the NMU. Curran expressed indignation that the AFL-CIO might be "letting the Ethical Practices machinery become involved in strictly fractional disputes within unions, which 'would be a sad perversion of the purposes for which these codes were set up." The only ethical practices matter before the AFLCIO which could be called a ''fractional dispute" in­ volved the Bakers, in that the case arose as the result of the dispute between the Sims and Cross factions. Subsequently, the Curran report took up Mr. Cooper and after detailing the activities of, the firm, wound up with this conclusion: "It assists the attorneys, too, in their resolve to stay clear of Union policy and pro­ gram, for which your officers are solely responsible." The text of the Curran report on Mr. Cooper wound up, word for word, as Resolution No. 10, with the addition of two paragraphs, the last one which said, ". . . we the delegates of this Convention express our appreciation for your continued policy of giving legal advice and assistance and leaving union policy and pro­ gram to our officers and members." Why was it deemed necessary to express this thought once in Cui-ran's report and twice more in a formal resolution? Perhaps the two columns on the left indi­ cate the reasons. Or perhaps, the impending AFL-CIO convention, with its scheduled ousters of a number of unions, including the Bakeis, was a factor in the deci­ sion to spell out Mr. Cooper's "resolve" to stay clear of union policy. , > M 'it -11 ril �Pve Six SEAFARERS Jaanary 31, 193S LOG President Madison Pays A Call C[./- ' ilASTAR (Trifen), Oef. ST—Chair­ man, J. yVardi Saeratary, 4A. Susawan. Naw dalesata electad. New wadilns maehlna put alraard in NO. Discuaaton on new mattresMa, ordered aoma time ago. not aecured yat. Hdqtra. to ba notified of aame. Nov. as—Chairman, J. Ward; Sacrafary, M. Bugawan. Domeitic tank# to ba cleaned. Hdqtra. to contact com­ pany about new mattreaaea ordered but not delivered. Vote of thanka to ateward dept. for Job weU done. Crew urged to take better care of washing machine, turn off after using. Need more items in slop cheat, and working gear on board. man to be notified. Beef about reUefa. meal time serving, etc. SI donation for ship's fund to be turned over to each delegate. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa), Das f— Chairman, T. Nawrockl; Secretary. P. WItthaus. Some complaints regarding food. To ask Welfare Flan to delete one day sea time, in last 90 days to coUect death benefits. Discussion on menus and food. Steward & cooks agreed to improve aame to crew's aatljfaction. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Dee. IS —Chairman, P. Matovlch; Secretary, R. Bdmond. Some disputed ot. One man hospitalized for injury—^no time for replacement. Saloon messman hos­ pitalized. Present method of Job.caUs to remain. Suggestion concerning health card program issued by SIU tobe clarified. ^ NATIONAL LIBERTY (American Waterways), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Loleas; Secretary, M. Duco. One man missed ship in Bait. New delegate and reporter elected. Vote of thanka to ateward depL for fine work. Put but- LOSMAR (Calmer), Nov. 35—Chali^ man, J. Markhamt Secretary, R; Ramsperger. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to men participating in American coal beef.' Ship ta be sprayed for roaches. GaUey to- be sougeed. Dec. i—Chairman, L. Francis; Secre­ tary, R. Ramsparger. Food beef. Beef between ch. mate and carpenter: to be taken up with patrolman. Patrol­ man to check into 30 qt. per day quote of milk. Discussion on food, repairs, etc. ter. cups. etc.. away after using for night lunch. Refrain from making noise while watches are sleeping. Idiundry to be cleaned by deck and engine depts., recreation haU by ateward dept. Manned by SlU Pacific District, API's President Madison stops off in New York after Far East trip. Pictured (top row] are electrician Norman Brooks, MFOW (left), at coffeetime, and Don Clark, SUP, painting in chartroom. In bottom row, SUP's K. J. Beuker (left) and M. Ferguson, both ABs, put in new library. Soon after, messman W. Davis, MCS, gave it quick once-over to see what's new. 105,000-Tonner Still On Way A spokesman for Victory Carriers said this week the SIU company was sticking by its plans to build a 105,000-ton tanker and two 46,000-tonners for US operation. He confirmed news reports that a second 105,000-tonner for foreign operations would not be built as originally^ planned. Conditional orders which, in part, authorized t^e new even before the MA gave its final for new tanker construction construction In exchange for the approval) included 11 T2 tankers, totalling another 350,000 tons have transfer to Llberian registry of 14 the supertanker Olympic Games, reportedly been cancelled by other other vessels formerly manned by and two Libertys. In addition, the operators also. All of them would Seafarers. Victory Carriers is the Office of Defense Mobilization have been built In American ship­ last remaining active US-dag com­ granted the Onassis group a 40 per­ pany of several operated until last cent fast tax write-off on construc­ yards. The Maritime Administration year by the Aristotle Onassls in­ tion of the 105,000-tonner. The 40 percent allowance was on an esti­ had approved foreign construction terests. The 14 transferred ships, most of mated expenditure of about $51 in US yards since yards overseas couldn't handle all the available which were allowed to transfer million. business at the time. The ruling had the effect of slowing work on US ships waiting to be built here. The cancellations mean that con­ struction of a sizeable amount of tanker tonnage proposed at the time of the Suez emergency in The ATL-CIG Film Division has company has refused to discuss 1956 has been abandoned. prepared a movie of the 19-month details of- a new agreement even Steady Oil Supply struggle.between the United Rub­ though it signed a new contract Various operators had placed ber Workers and O'SuUivan Rub­ for other employees with the In­ tanker orders in volume to assure ber Corporation, The 17-minute ternational Brotherhood of Team­ that if another Suez shutdown oc­ film, called the "The Fourth Bat­ sters. curred, the free world's supply of tle of Winchester," tells of the t 4" 4" oil from tlie Persian Gulf would be fight of some 300 URW employees uninterrupted. While the canal was for bargaining rights with O'Sul- The newly-chartered American closed from November, 1950, to livan. The workers, some with 20 Bakery & Confectionary Workers last April, ships detoured around years experience, have been lock­ Union has won agreement from in­ Africa made far fewer voyages be­ ed out of their plant in Winchester, dustry representatives to apply cause of the added distance in­ Va. The company has refused to pension and welfare benefits to its volved. bargain with the URW and brought members. The benefits will cany The reopening of Suez and sub­ in strikebreakers to run the plant. over from previous contracts nego­ sequent decline In tanker needs In an obvious move to decertify tiated by the Bakery and Confec­ has dampened the enthusiasm to the union, an election was held tionery International Union which undertake any major new construc­ among the strikebreakers who was expelled by the AFL-CIO. The tion programs. Tanker rates, are voted 288 to 5 against the union. new union now claims 45,500 mem­ still far from normal even now in Copies of the film, for rent or pur­ bers in -61 locals with more defec­ mid-winter. chase, may be obtained by contact­ tions expected from the expelled Victory Carriers' program was ing the URW Education Depart­ organization. 4 4 4 the outcome of a complex series of ment, URW Building, 87 S. High negotiations with the Government Streef, Akron 8, Ohio. The first major strike In the millinery industry in 25 years won 4" 4" 4" blanket wage increases- for mem­ Shorthanded? Striking retail clerks dug in for bers of the United Halters, Cap If a crewmember quits while a long siege at Montgomery Ward and Millinery Workers. Terms of a ship is in port, delegates when the company refused to the settlement after a four-day are asked to contact the hall accept arbitration or the services walkout provided a $5 weekly in­ immediately for a replace­ of Federal mediators. The clerks, crease for week workers and five ment. Fast action on their part members of the Retail Clerks In­ percent for pieceworkers. Reduc­ will keep all Jobs abdard ship ternational Association, are actual­ tion in work weeks is included in filled at. all times and elimi­ ly striking six Ward stores but some areas. The. two-year at^eenate the chance of the ship picketing for the purpose of in­ ment provides addUional gains the forming the public at 500 others, second year, with all bei^fi^.^tMr 8ailing.jjiftgfe«iMilfciaii^ ^ The union has charged that thiL ipg -to sqnne 15 ^ lABOR ROUND-UP I ix-'- m gv |3i- m li'^ Ifc MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), Dae. 30— Chairman, 8. Nolan; Secretary, N. KIrb. New delegate and treasurer elected. Report accepted. Radio to be repaired. Repair lists to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. RION iActlum), Nov. 3—Chairman, 8. Kollna; Secretary, O. Edwards. Re­ pairs being ' made. New delegate elected. All repairs to be taken up with deph' heads. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Dec. 1—Chair­ man, J. Wolff;. Secretary, R. Stough. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 830.38. Motion that if anyone writes to hall about shipmates without con­ sent of delegate, they will be brought up on charges. Carried. Laundry schedule to be posted. Return cups to pantry. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, B. Bacon; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund 820.18. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Slight improvement in messroom service. SANTORE (Ore Nav), Dee. 7— Chairman, W. Reld; Secretary, S. Wolton. New delegate elected. Ship's fund, 812.26. Repairs completed. Ob­ tained new washing machine. Two new refrigerators promised after first of year. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Dec. 13-^Chalrman, J. Sweeney; Sec­ retary, H. Welti. All 60-day men to get off when time is up. Get draw In Lake Charles and Fort Lauderdale. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Dec. 33—Chairman, A. Whitmar; Secretary, P. Patrick, No beefs. Mem­ bers advised that delegate is their spokesman and to feel free to come to him with eny beefs which may arise. Some disputed ot still pending from last pay-off. Air conditioner re­ paired* Deck dqpt. foc'sles to be sougeed—to be put on repair list. Motion to contact next Negotiation committee to have Art. H. Sec 36. Par. (d) of General Rules changed to read as follows: Re: Sailing Board time: "If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to load­ ing or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall Immediately ,ba posted on the board. The watch below may ba dismissed and shall re­ ceive two hours' overtime for such reporting." Part requested for dele­ tion; "and if such delay exceeds two hours." STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Dec. 8— Chairman, A. Maldonado; Secretary, B. Bits. No ice for weekend drinks. To see chief about pulling ice over week-ends. Purchased new aerial and tubes, games. Some disputed ot—to be turned in to patrolman. Discussion on proposed Job calls. Crew goes on rec­ ord to keep calls as they are. Bath­ rooms to be kept clean. Crew warned not to take US currency ashore in Saigon and Indonesia. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Allen; Secretary, B. Padgett. Two men hospitalized in Bordeaux. Steward shipped from Bait. SIU man shipped in Pyreaus. One man short in steward dept. Ship's fund. 83.65. One replacement in England. Awnings to be rigged for Persian Gulf. Cooperation urged with messman as he is doubling up on his work. Members requested to turn in spare linen, otherwise it will be issued piece' for piece in future. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Dee. 33—Chairman, 8 Charles; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Safety meeting held. Need new library. Ship-to-shore phone may ba used by anyone who so desires. Ship's fund, $16.10. SB to be donated to Ubrary. Need ot sheets. Reports aceepted. Beef abotit watches; patrol- ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. 31—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, W. Thomas. One man short. Request information about raises. Old night lunch to be discarded. Proper attire to be worn in messroom. Repair lists to be prepared. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. JEAN LAFITTR (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt, expects payoff after discharging; draw to be put out. Beefs to be discussed with delegates only. Patrolman to settle beefs of men obtaining hospital slips and not reporting, in order to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Pur­ chased one electric steam iron. Sev­ eral minor beefs to be settled by pa­ trolman. Need new washing machine. Discussion on repairs: scupper clogged in bathroom. Vote*af thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done and for excellent Thanksgiving dinner. . NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Dec. 14—Chairman, H, Ducloux; Secretary, ^ D. Nunn. No. logs or fines. Ship'a fund 82.65. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dec. 15—Chair­ man, F.. .PatkowsbitSecretary, W. Bllger. Ship's fund S29;04. Few hours disputed ot. Repdtt aboeirted. Steward dept. rules to be posted and fol­ lowed. Motion not to sign on until beef is settled against 1st asst. All members to report for meeting with patrolman in NY. See patrolman about .rearrangement of steward dept. rooms to -ease crowding. :Need new washing machine: more, variety in night lunches. Chief cook not satis­ factory. Ch. cook requests steward dept. committee of five book members to investigate accusations. Vote of thanks to baker for Job wqll done. Left-over vegetables not to be left in tin cans overnight. Steward to inspect. ice boxes to check on left-overs. DEL MONTE (Mils.) Dec. 14—Chair­ men, J. Chastalm Secretary, J. PIcou. Repairs made. Four rooms and galley to be painted next trip. Ship's fund 8110.92. Forty cases of coke on hand for sale. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for Job well done. To see cap­ tain about non-drying oil being put on deck: also messy Job ahoreside painter did in messhall. Steward to get some cognac for eggnogs and other items needed for Christmas din­ ner. Request some lobsters and crabs, 'Members to keep kroo boys out of midship. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. IS —Chairman, R. Pridaaux; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 837.90. Some disputed ot. New secretary-reporter elected. Com­ plaint re: cold food coming from pantry. General discussion o'n food, night lunch and menus. Steward claims Juices and certain foods are rationed. Crew to give full support to steward. Delegate to check condi­ tions thru Union hail. Washing ma­ chine to be arranged in a more con­ venient and safe position. Separate silver and dishes to be used when serving meals to natives of foreign countries. Mattresses have been re­ quisitioned. Hams obtained, in NY too salty—unfit to eat. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Dec. 31 —Chairman, T. Costallo; Secretary, J. Prestwood. Ship's laundry repaired. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's fund 8130.37. Discussion on cleanliness of bathrooms, movie operator's choice of pictth-es. Only qualified operators to shbw movies. Socks and under shirts reported missing by crew member. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 39 —Chairman, P. Morenl; Secretary, R. Hall. Garbage to be dumped aft. Men to donate 50c to ship's fund at payoff. Repair lists to be turned in. Change of delegates every 80 days. Men to be quiet when playing games at night. Ship's fund 80. Disputed ot to be taken up with patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. Library to be changed. Dele­ gates to be rotated so that all will be trained as such.. Need more variety of meats for night lunch. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. DEL SANTOS (Mlts.), Dec. 18 — Chairman, E. Harris; Secretary, J. Graves. New delegate and treasurer elected. Messroom and lockers need painting.- • ' . -—i'- - • J II niin �M Janaary SI. ISSt SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Trailersbips Seafarer's Guide To Befter Buying Readied For Puerto Rico INQUIRING SEAFARER . QUESTION—If yoo had o son, would you want him to go to sea? By Sidney Margoliut Frost Boosts Food Costs Deforest Fry, ch. cook: I would S. Heinfling, steward: If I had a think that would be up to him to young son, I would want him decide. If I to try the sea. . ' thought he was But it would be fitted to go to sea up to him to de' I certainly would cide. The work recommend that may be harder, he did so. A sea­ but he has more man's life is not benefits, great « bad* one, he experience, and could do much . really sees life as worse working in it is. The sea is some shoreside a good life and job, and still not see nor leam as every man should try it at least much as a seaman. once. Behin4 the doors'of th^commodity trading exchanges and ware­ WASHINGTON — Waterman houses, wholesale prices of food are rising alarmingly this winter. Steamship Corporation plans to in­ That means wage-earning'families must prepare for new record living troduce trailershlp service on the costs this , coming summer. Puerto Rican run has placed it In The two big problems this year are high costs of food and houses. the center of another contest with Cold weather in Florida was a blow to moderate-income families up Korth. The damage to crops unexpectedly pushed up prices of produce, rival shipping firms. Waterman has and of citrus fruits and frozen concentrates especially. This is a winter withdrawn from the Atlantic and to use frozen concentrates more sparingly and-^look for better values Gulf Puerto Rico Conference and is establishing rates similar to the in canned juices. conference but including pick-up The rise of four percent in food prices this past year now makes the and delivery service—an important average cost of feeding a family $1.23 a day per person. That's $34 a extra. 4, $ ^ •bit week for a family of four, actually 41 percent of the average industrial Joseph Raymond, baker: Of The action is drawing sharp John Johnson, OS: No, I would course, for I think shipping is worker's pay. If the auto, appliance and building industries can't tmderstand why people aren't buying their products this year, there's protests from Alcoa, Bull and not want my son to go to sei. I a world of exper­ Lykes, the other companies in the would want him one answer. ience. Why even conference, and from various to stay ashore The other problem endangering living standards and the entire shoreside and Puerto Rican truck­ rich persons and get a good economy is that repayments on present installment debts are taking 13 ing services. send their chileducation and pm-cent of the average family's -dren on long The Puerto Rican conference get ahead in life. i •! disposable income (after taxes). In cruises after fin­ ~ families who owe group had just recently put' ihto Today every big ishing school. . --I.. /.' rs 1 installment debts are devoting 20 effect a 12 percent increase in business firm re­ Why? To teach percent or more of income to re­ freight rates, making a total in- quires at least a them experience •crease of 27 percent in the past high school edu­ payments. and let them see year. The increases in freight cation, and most the world. Why Banks now are finding that the rates have been obtained over the of them a college tight-money .policy they diligently strenuous opposition of the Puerto degree for a decent job. I think we get paid to do just that. Ship­ and successfully advocated under Rican government which has the education is more important ping when he is young will be a help later in life when he has to the slogan of "greater rewards for threatened to go into the steam­ than traveling. meet people of different nationali­ savers," not only brought them ship business on its own. ties. 4" 4" 4" greater profits but collection prob­ Normally, pick-up and delivery W. C. Snell, AB: No, I would not t 4. 4. lems. There's a countrywide rise trucking charges would be an N. Goldfinger. FWT: A seaman's in auto repossessions, with "col­ extra cost to shippers with the want my son to go to sea. I would much rather life would, be a good life for my lections getting tougher,*" the freight rates applying on dock-tohave him get son. It's a good American Bankers Association has dock haulage by ship. By offering an education and living, much bet­ revealed. pick-up and delivery through its prepare himself ter than working Later this year more lower-price Sea-land service. Waterman's actual for a good job in some shop homes will be available. Many charges to the shippers would be in industry. If ashore. The ex-' builders priced themselves out of considerably less. he wanted to perience alone is the market by concentrating on ex­ The claimed advantages of Seaship while he well worth it. H« pensive houses. The US,Savings was young and can learn life the & Loan League reports more build­ land service are, in addition to its lower costs, speedier shipment be­ single, I would hard way, and ers are studying possibilities of cause of faster loading and cargoagree. But it is can see the world bringing out lower-price three-bedroom houses, and at least one big carrying trailer bodies by special not the life for a young married and learn all prefab manufacturer. National Homes, is readying lower-price models. shipboard cranes. man. He should look for the future. about different peoples. ,!• Presently few new houses are available in metropolitan areas under $15,000. If you pay $3,000 dovm on a $15,000 houses "you need an in­ come of $5,300 after taxes to carry the balance. This is on the basis of the somewhat optimistic belief of FHA that families can afford pay­ ments of up to one-third of the first $3,000 of take-home pay plus onefifth of take-home pay over $3,000!, SAN FRANCISCO—Evidently intrigued by the success of the SlU-contracted Pan At­ A major problem is the cost of land, which has been jumping at the rate of 16 percent a year recently. The plot now represents, in ^he lantic Steamship trailership service, Matson Navigation has announced it is considering a average case, 14 percent of the_price of a typical-moderate-cost house, similar service on its Hawaiian run. Randolph Sevier, Matson president, said that the com­ pany is considering convert- 4and as much as 25 percent in areas close to big cities. ing seyeral of its present C-3s ent plans calling for them in San from any part of the United States February is a month of important sales of house-hold goods, includ­ ing furniture, rugs, mattresses, housewares, dishes, curtains and other into iift-on, lift-off trailer- Francisco and Los Angeles on the to any part of Hawaii without ships. The Matson ships are con- west coast and in the port of Hono­ transfer of cargo from the sealed goods. * container. Barges would be used in MATTRESSFS: In shopping the February mattress sales, disregard ti-acted to the SIU Pacific District. lulu/ Use of the trailerships would the inter-island traffic to carry the brand names and "list prices." The "famous"" manufacturers make The type of van the company make possible door to door service loaded trailers. mattresses of different quality to sell at different price levels. Too, has in mind is still under study, this .industry is notorious for pre-ticketing mattresses with exaggerated but it is planned to use one that list prices so retailers can offer what seems to be big "reductions." could double as a piggyback One reader writes she plans to buy a mattress and spring "which trailer on railroad fldtcars as well sells for $239 but is on jsale for $160." She says she and her husband as on over-the-road operation. . are heavy and need a good mattress. Most of the trailership cargo There's no need to pay that kind of price. Good-quality mattresses would be a westbound operation and matching box springs currently are bh sale at $35-$45 each. Heavy since Matson carries a good deal WASHINGTON—On the heels of reports that private in­ . people need firm mattresses both for comfort and durability. Mat­ of sugar east bound. Accordingly, dustry in Great Britain is studying a nuclear-powered sub­ tresses come'in "medium density," "firm density" and "extra firm den­ the company's tentative plans call sity" at the same price. A well made extra firm mattress at about $40 for some of the C-3s to carry con­ marine tanker. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse re­ — generally has 100 percent cotton-felt filling with a 252 heavy gauge tainers exclusively and for others vealed that the US Governcoil innerspring unit. Less firm mattresses have fewer and lighter to carry containers on deck and ment is going to have a study The Maritime Administrator forsees that it might be possible, at coils, and a higher proportion of Insulating pad to cotton felt. A mat­ have regular cargo holds for bulk made on the same subject. some future date, for merchant tress with a percentage of hair, as 20 pei;cent horsehair, generally is sugar and other commodities. The United States is the third Unlike the Pan Atlantic seiyice, country to discuss nuclear-powered ships to greatly increase their even firmer. Any good mattress should have at least an eight-ounce ticking. Better ones have nine-ounce. Heavier tickings are especially in which the trailers are handled undersea craft for commercial use, speeds even up to and beyond the desirable with hair filling. Also,' always look for a prebuilt border by traveling cranes on the decks, the others being Japan and Britain. speed of sound. the Matsoa plan is figured on the The British sub tanker project is rather-than roll edge to prevent sagging. In addition, the Maritime Admin­ an ambitious one on paper at least, basis of dockside crane installa­ CARS: There's actually a little price competition kicking up among istration announced that the Gen­ the smaller manufacturers. Following the introduction^ of the Stude- tions. The service would thus'^e eral Dynamics Corporation has involving a 100,000-ton carrier limited to those ports which pos­ which could travel submerged at baker Scotsman, American Motors Corp. has brought out a ne^ ver­ been chosen to'develop a new type sion of its Rambler, The American, at $1,770 FOB. The Scotsman is sess such installations, with pres- of nuclear reactor for merchant 50 miles an hour. So far, the project is confined to tests of models $1,776 including heater and directional signals. These list prices are ship use. The . reactor would be for information about possible hull before discounts all dealers now give. The Scotsman is a full-size 202 used in conjunction with a gas tur­ design. inch lo^ car. The Rambler American is the shortest US-made car bine power plant. General Dynamwith ^no-inch wheelbase and 178-inch length. The lOS-iuch Rambler fcs was the builder of the Nautilus with x91-inch length has a list price of $2,047 fpr the six. Seafarers overseas, who want and subsequent nuclear • powered The new Rambler American competes directly with the small Im- to get in touch with headquar­ submarines for the Navy. The Nau­ ' ported cars. It comes only in a two-door, five passenger sedan, with ters in a hurry can do so by tilus-type reactor will be used in a jix-eylinder engine rated at 90 hp, compared to 127 for the TOB-inch cabling the Union at its cable the Savannah, the first US atomRambler, 101 for the Scotsman, and 132 to 145 for the Big Three Sixes. address, SEAFARERS NEW powered merchant ship. 'Both the Rambler American and. Studebaker Scotsman are designed YORK, These two steps by the Maritime Use of this address will assure ' , for economical feul consumption. Americati Motors says that under speedy transmission on all mes- Administration reflect the agency's moderate driving conditions and with the use of overdrive, available ,s^es and faster serxdce for the preoccupation with what Morse . as optional equipment,'yoq,rgo.get 3d, §op#?man men Involved. ' . , i called the "swift march of scientific and ..-tecfaimlogical • deyelopment;" Eyes WC'Hawaii TraUer Run US To Study Nuclear Sub Tankers^ Ship Reactors Union Has Cable Address �O NE of the centers of SlU or­ ganizing activity this past year, Baltimore is now a key SlU port not only in the deep-sea field, but among tug and harbor craft workers as well. ' A solid show of support for the SlU Harbcy & Inland Waterways Di­ vision has meant Union conditions and job security, assuring these men and their families a whole new way of life. Tugmen in six fleets chose SlU-HIWD representation 210-9 and railroad bargemen voted 28-0 in a series of bargaining elections last- Spring. While thd problems of the deepsea sajlor and the deckhand on a tug that may never actually leave port ore not the same, their interests and jobs as seamen are pretty much alike. The pictures on these pages cover activities in the Curtis B<^y and Baker & Whiteley fleets and among barge and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railroad, all among the several harbor" units under the SlU-HIWD banner. mv. V " - Qoartet of Western Maryland RR bridcemen take a breather on dock. Pictnred a tc r) are Dare Underwoodi Steve Brostek, Bill Jachimowicz and Mike Zyla Jr.^ airaltlBr wRival Of loaded barse fron^ elsewhere In harbor area. ^ ^ ^ In. Curtis Bay -maintenance diop,,^. Herr completes repair work on fender one ot^thir eompanyfii 14 boatw^ .Shop mechanics David Beakley (left) ; . and Walter Gnlazdpwskt eheck • over 's^-:^.'apaxi'part'seni-eTer'hy one the " �cJanuary SI, ISM SEAFARERS tTOG WMKTT^"" Tage Nlm i ^ '"'w J'''' I Western Maryland Railroad bridcemen Bill Jachimowicz (left) and Dave Under­ wood use toffde pins to secure barge with boxcars into dock. Locomotive can then move up to haul cars to destination ^uhore. At throttle on Baker & Whlteiey tug Britannia, engineer Aivin Hirsch stands by for skipper's orders. Capt. James L. Farran, skipper'of the Fells Point, keeps eye on things from snug little pilot-house. . Engineer Ansley Forrester starts up plant in compact engine room of the Fells Point as the Curtis Bay tug prepares to get underway. Boats carry one engineer on harbor trips, two on runs into Chesapeake Bay. Deckmah Paul Pusloskie brews own coffee on B&W tug Progress. Boats carry cooks on Bay trips only. Job call from company office comes over pilot-house radio. Capt, Leo Freburger listens in on B&W's Britannia. Cbarles Efford hits deck at SIU-HIWD meeting for tug o'fficers in Baltimore hall to check on item up for discussion. Deckhands add ethers meet separately at riwuiw uembMidiip neottego In port. Beeft art ironorsot caalln m ^Deckhand Donald Laidy (left) secures line around bitt as tug H. S. Falk eases slowly . into Curtis Bay dock. Melvin Szarek looks csi. Boats usually carry two deckhands» awtaeoK ani-aklppw. • Vvv;VVr AVAV-- �. -.•rvvy w'/'r- -.^1—' SEAFARERS Face Tern AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dae. •—Chairman, C. Hamby; Saeratary, A. Tramar. Floral wreath aent to de­ ceased wiper. Balance of money to be sent to widow. Crew to have ar­ rival pool for television in recreation room. Ship's fund $4. One man short. Report accepted. Poor Thanksgiving dinner; no cold Juices for breakfast: individual salads to bo put out. Re­ pair list discussed. Delegate to see about payoff and mail not delivered to ship. Keep deck clear of cigarette butts. BALTORB (Ore Nav.), Nov. 7 — Chairman, R. Kelly; Secretary, J. Dllver. Ship*! fund $17.25. See patrol­ man about rusty water. Door on dryer to be repaired. New delegate elected. Nov. 21—Chairman, E. Daniels; Sec­ retary, R. Kelly. Ship's fund $17.25. Windchutes with screens needed for no payoff until eomethtng dene about roaches. Repair lists to be submitted soon as possible. Messhalls and foc'sles to be sougeed before arrival. Rooms need painting. Washing ma­ chine needs repairs. Check portholes for leaks before arrival in Gibralter. Nov. 31—Chairman, C. Haneock; Secretary, W. Webb. One man missed, rejoined. Ship's fund S3.50. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine ~to be repaired, or purchase new one. All men to strip bunks and turn in ali linen at payoff. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Nov. 30—Chairman, E. Cantreal; Sec­ retary, C: Tayl-<r. Repair list sub­ mitted. Water tanks in poor condi­ tion. Ship's fund' $9. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Discussion on water tanks. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 3— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary, R. Hand. Ship's fund S12. No beefs. Few hours disBUted ot. Reports accepted. Need screen doors to keep out insects. New delegate elected. Water cooler to be placed in messhall. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list to be given to dele­ gate and posted in messhall. Foc'sles to be sougeed and pantry and bath­ rooms to be painted. STEEL FABRICTATOR (Isthmian), Dec. •—Chairman, Q. Mastarson; Sec­ retary, E. Kllngvall. $10 contributed, to Seamen's Friends Society. Some minor beefs and repairs. Ship's 'fund 822. Few Iwnrs disimted ot. New delegate and treasurer elected. All unauthorized persons to keep out of crew's quarters and passageways. ' Screen doors and port screens to be repaired. Ice machine needs repair­ all portholes because of mosquitos in ing. New pump to be installed on washing machine. Captain gave brief Orinoco River. talk on safety working rules aboard BEATRICE (Bull), Dec. 1»—Chair­ vessel and asked for delegates to at­ man, nona; Secretary, none. Some tend all safety meetings. disputed ot for gangway watch—set­ ELIZABETH (Bull), Dec. IS—Chair­ tled. Company agreed to pay ot as man, C. Howell; S e.c r a t a r y,. E. per contract. Report accepted. O'Rourka. Request engine room sky­ CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Dec. 1 lights to be opened in PR. Miesshall —Chairman, W. Home; Secretary, R. to be kept-cleaner. Ayers. Delegates to compile list of STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Dec. 8 members' union status for patrolman. Vote of llianka lo ship delegate. Soiife ' Chairman, N. Abernathy; Secretary, disputed ot. New toasters ordered. G. Reyos. Repair list submitted. No Roaches to be sprayed daily. Ship to major beefs. Trip satisfactory. Any be fumigated. Vote of thanks to complaints should be voiced at meet­ ings. Ship's fund $36. Some disputed cooks. ot—to be settled by patrolman. Mo­ tion to buy baseball gloves, balls and INES (Bull), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. other recreational equipment from Morris, Jr.; Secretary, PTParkor. Ice Motion to get watch box to be repaired. Incident concern­ ship's fund. ing 3rd cook and chief cook, squared foc'sle for engine gang. Beef about away. TV set repaired. Ship's fund chow—to be referred to patrolipan. Dec. 14—Chairman, T. Banning; Sec­ •15. Report accepted. Motion to air condition ail SlU ships especially ones retary, M. Cross. Robin Line and Bull running to tropics. Need new library. beefs explained. All "B" members Black gang to make arrangements notified of importance of paying back assessments. with chief to get time off. JOSiFINA (Liberty Nav.), Nov. 21— Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, J. Lundy. One man missed ship. Two men quitting ship in Baltimore. New delegate elected. Chief cook resents steward making menn. Beef discussed —as per' agreement steward to make up menu—any further beef shall bo taken up with patrolman in' Bait. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 31— Chairman, J. BCIley; Sscrctary, C. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. MICHAEL (Carrat), Doc. S—Chair­ man, B. Browning; Secrotary, L. Boyne. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate. New delegate elected. Short three men. Radiogram to be sent to hqtrs. re; engine dept. beef. Dis­ cussed Robin Line and Bull beefs. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Secretary, A. .Sadenwater. Repair list completed. Three 'men injured slightly —recovered. Fine cooperation aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. New books purchased for library. Crew warned about con­ duct before payoff. Donation of $1 for new books. Return books after reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching over 900 lbs. of fish; also for cartoons drawn on current happenings which were enjoyed by all. OCEAN ~ DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), Sept. 2»—Chairman, C. Stover; Secre­ tary, P. St. Marie. One man hospi­ talized. Few hours disputed ot. Pa­ trolman to check unsafe working conditions on board before sign on. Need clothes line. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. fot work well done. Reports accepted. REBECCA (Overseas), Dee. 7—Chair­ man, C Starling; Secretary, S. Schuy­ ler. Repairs being made. Donation of $1 requested to istart ship's fund. Delegate to see officials about moving steward topside. 2 cooks in stewards room, and make recreation room. Beefs to be brought to dept. delegate. , ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, A. Page; Secretary, B. Landos. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S13.50. All good disputed ot will be forwarded toward this trip. New dept. delegates elected. To see capt. re­ garding safety measures—to be taken care of promptly. JEAN (Bull), Jan. 15—Chairman, J. Slavin; Secretary, E. Johnston. Have ship cleared upon arrivalr''^ Avoid de­ lay of hours at anchorage awaiting clearance by Immigration and US officials. New delegate elected, place sign on door of eng. room "Ke.ep closed." . 4.-- STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Nov. - IBChairman, W. Webb; Secretary, H. Kllmon, One man inissed ship—re­ joined.' To see patrolman about better medical attention aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.50. Few men logged this trip. Some .disputed ot Including ot turned in in lieu of launch service in VisaAaPBju^ ..IHport aqc^tJid, *^^^ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Dec. 15—Chairman, N. Machel; Secre­ tary, V. Whitney. Saw patrolman re: ot being paid at payoff. Ship's fund $88.04. Some disputed ot. Christmas dinner to be served on Sunday, for benefit of entire crew. Time for linen dlatribution discussed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. New TV,antenna to be purchased from ship's fiind. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPCRTER (Pan. Nav.), Dec. 15—Chairman, H. Romero; Secretary, F. Neely. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund $4.80. Patrolman to check washing machine. See engineer about rusty water in tanks. MARORE (Ore. N$v.), Dec. TS— Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, I. Glass. Ship's fund $31.02. Some dis­ puted ot. Discussion on food shortage —six gal. ice cream for 25 day trip. Ran short of certain food Items. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Dec. 14 — Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Messmar. One man put off at St. Thomas—agent notified. Ship's fund -$11.13. One man hospitalized. Men requested to clean up after playing cards at night. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Dec. 2—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, A, Janes. One man hospitalized. Disputed ot to be sub­ mitted. Thanksgiving menu sent to LOG for publication. New secretaryreporter elected. Japanese not on ship's business to be kept off ship in Japan. Crew urged to take care of cots, :Vote of thanks to stewaid dept. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Launch schedule to be drawn up "by delegates and forwarded to capt. PRODUCER (Penn.), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, W. Dyke; Secretary nona. Two men hospitalized in Yokohama. One man missed ship. All crew's quarters painted. Ship's fund, $1.28. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Ice cream melted when served. Lock rooms when ship is in port. OCEAN DEBORAH (Marlllma Over­ seas), Dec. 8—Chairman, J. Purssli; Secretary, J. McElroy. Ship short of paint. Several important repairs not made. Only delegates to talk with patrolman about ship's business. Ship'8 fund $27. Few hours disputed ot. Ons man hurt In lifeboat-raising accident. Two men logged. Motion that negoti­ ation committee have deck cargoes included in penalty cargo clause. Major and urgent repairs to be made soon as possible. Discussion on qual­ ity of meat: sheet sizes. Request one small and one large sheet for each man. Ship's fund to be kept intact for next crew taking over. EDITH (Bull), Dec. 14-Chalrnran, F. Hipp; Secretary, J, Bond. One man left ship at sailing time: vessel sailed shorthanded. All minor repairs'taken eare of. Report accepted. Blower sys­ tem to be cleaned. Get tarpaulin mugter for radio at payoff. Request better cooperation between steward aiid LOG Janiunr SI. IfBt Tips For Seafarers On Filing Federal Income Tax Returns The following is an up-to-date revision of an artic.e hy the SIU's tax expert on ques­ tion's involving Seafarers* income taxes. Generally, with very-few^ exceptions, seamen are In addition, a taxpayi^r can claim cal -services, drugs and medicines treated no differently under $600 for each child, parent, grand­ are limited to a maximum of $2,500 the income tax laws'than any parent, brother, brother-in-law, sis­ for each exemption claimed up to other citizen or resident of the ter, sister-in-law, and each uncle, a total of $10,000. The three per­ aunt, nephew or niece dependent cent Tule on medical services does US. (The non-resident alien seaman on him, provided he provides more not apply in cases where a taxpay­ must also file a return, but the than one-half of their support dur­ er is over 65, but the one peree;nt ing the calendar year. The de­ rule on medicines and drugs does. rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Those under pendent must have less than $600 , CHILD CARE. This allows a 65 years of age earning over $600 income and live in the US, Cana­ deduction of up to $600 to a and those over 65 earning over da, Mexico, Panama or the Canal widower, divorced or legally sepa­ rated taxpayer toward the cost of $1,200 must file a Federal tax re­ Zone. A child under 19, or a student providing care of a child under 12 turn. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns over 19 can earn over $600 and still or a person physically or mentally count as a dependent if the tax­ incapable of support, regardless of payer provides more than one-half age. This expense is deductible of his support. only If its purpose Is to allow the The law also enables a seaman taxpayer to remain gainfully em­ who is contributing (with other ployed. It cannot be olaimed if relatives), more than ten percent of the pajrment for child care went the support of a dependent to to a person who is already claimed' claim an exemption for that indi­ as a dependent. vidual, provided the other con­ ALIMONY — Periodic payments tributors file a declaration that of alimony to a wife in accord wifh they will not claim the -dependent a written agreement between them can be deducted. for that year. CASUALTY LOSSES. The rea­ DIVIDENO INCOME. If a sea­ man has income from stock divi­ sonable Value of all clothing and dends, he can exclude the first $50 gear lost at sea due to storm, ves­ he- receives as dividend Income sel damage, eh:., for which the tax­ from his gross income, and then payer la not otherwise compen­ take a tax credit of four percent sated, can be deducted as an ex­ of all dWidends he-received during pense. The same applies to fire loss 1957 (less the $50 previously de­ or losses in auto accidents which ducted), after he has determined are not compensated by insurance. what his tax would otherwise be. LOSSES DUE -TO THEFT. Per­ sonal items the loss of which can CONTRIBVTIONS. A taxpayer must now be filed by April 15, can deduct up to 20 percent of be proven are deductible. 1958. However, the April 15 dead­ gross income fob contribuHons to WORK CEiOTHES, TOOLS. The line is waived in cases where a sea­ charitable institutions, and an ad­ cost and cleaning of uniforms and man is at sea. In such instances, ditional ten percent in contribu­ work clothes which ordinarily can­ the seaman must file his return at not be used as dress wear can be the first opportunity, along with deducted. This includes protective an affidavit stating the reason for work shoes, gloves, caps, foul filing late. weather gear, clothing ruined by Another tax rule specifically af­ grease or paint, plus tools bought fecting seamen governs situations for use on the Job, or books and. where a ^aman signs on in one periodicals used in direct connec­ year, signs off the next and gets a tion with work. statement of his wages and the tax UNION DUES. Dues and initia­ withheld (W-2 form) from the ship­ tion fees 'paid to labor organiza­ ping company when he signs off. tions and most union assessments Under such an arrangement, it is can be deducted. possible for a seaman to have no WELFARE BENEFITS. Benefits income in one year and the equiva­ received from the SIU 'Welfare lent of two years' income in an­ Plan do not have to be reported other. as Income with one exception. That In order to alleviate this situa­ concerns a Seafarer over 65 who is tion, the seaman can report the to­ getting disability benefits. The tal of his allotments, slops, draws law considers suclr payments to and other cash items as income in men over 65 as pensions and taxes the first year, and then deduct this them as Income. amoimt from the total income re­ GAMBLING GAINS. All net ported on the W-2 form he gets in gains from gambling (the excess; of the second year. gains if any, over losses) must be He cannot claim any tax with­ tions to churches, hospitals and reported as income. However, if held in the first year either, but educational institutions. more was lost than gained during can claim all of It for .the second INTEREST. Interest paid to the year, the losses are not deduc­ year when he files his return along banks and' individuals on loans, tible, hut simply cancel out the with the W-2 form. mortgages, etc., is deductible. gains. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer TAXES. State and city retail TAX CREDIT FCHt RETIRE­ who has average expenses (amount- sales taxes, property and school MENT INCOME. A tax credit of to ten percent or less of Income) taxes, state stamp taxes on securi­ up to $240 Is allowed for individ­ and an income of under $5,000 is ties, state gas taxes, ~auto license uals. against retirement income advised to use the short form. and drivers' license fees and state such as rents, dividends and earn­ Those with income of under $5,000 income taxes are deductible. ings at-Ddd Jobs. However, an ad­ but with higher than average ex­ MEDICAL AND DENTAL EX­ justment must be made in this penses can use either the long qr PENSES. All expellees over three credit for social security benefits. short form and those with income percent of gross income for doctor of $5,000 or more must use the and dental bills, 'hospital bills, long form. medical an4 hospital insurance, A husband and wife should file nurse care and similar costs can a Joint return on either the long be deducted. Other such costs in­ or short form to take advantage of clude such items as eyeglasses, the split ihftme provisions, even if ambulance service, transportation the wife has no income. to doctofs' offices, rental of wheel­ EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is chairs and similar equipment, entitled.to a personal exemption of hearing aids, artificial limlbs and $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, corrective devices. an additional $600 if he is over 65 However, If the Seafarer is re­ ami another $600slf he is blind. The imbursed by the Seafarers Wel­ exemptions for age and blindness fare Plan for any of these costs, apply also to a taxpayei^'s wife, and such as family hospital and surgi­ can also be claiihed by both of cal expense, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part which is them. , In cases where a man's wife lives in excess of the benefits paid by In a foreign country, he can ^till the Plan. All expenses over one percent ol claim tha $600 exemption for her as his wifa. If She has income in gi'oss Income for drugs and medi-' (?ine can be deducted. However, deddctlohs 6f all expeiftes fbt mifedlii-: .til""-.' �JannuT SI, U6S SEAFARERS 'One Of These Days...We'll Get Started nei#' • BME Expects Heavy Vote For Merger With MEBA .A strong majority for approval of the merger of the two ma­ rine engineering unions is expected in Brotherhood of Marine Engineers' voting which ends today. Members of the BME are voting on a merger agreement and constitutional the' Marine Engineers Beneficial amendrhents. A similar ref­ Association. The SIU of NA-affiiiated BME erendum Is also taking place in wiU tabulate its ballots at the union's New York headquarters on March 3. The MEBA will con­ duct its tally the same day in Washington so that the results will be known simultaneously. The leadership of both unions enr dorsed the merger proposal and has turged rank and file members to vote for it. The MEBA mem­ bership is also voting on the union's affiliation with the Mari­ time Trades Department. Board Meeting Due An attack of the flu that com­ Following the vote tally, the" plicated an existing heart and lung BME executive' beard wiU meet condition proved fatal for Seafarer March 3 to 7. In the event of a Vic Milazzo on January 15 at the favorable vote on the part of both Manhattan Beach hospital in unions, the executive board wiU Brooklyn. then take steps to effectuate the Well known to SIU men, Milazzo merger process, which, in its ini­ had been hospitalized at various tial stages, would give the BME USPHS installations for the past representation in the MEBA, and ten years. He had been at Manhat ­ make possible joint contract nego­ tiations and Joint organizing ac­ tan Beach since July, 1950. tivities. A tribute from fellow patient Leaders of both unions have John DriscoU noted that "the mem­ bership hospitalized here lost not pointed to the strengthening of only a fellow member who had bargaining power and job security acted as their hospital delegate for that would be offered if the pro­ the past several years, but a man posed merger procedure is ap­ who- had done them innumerable proved. good turns as their friend. They also lost a man who was a credit to the Union he so ably repre­ sented . . . "It is difficult to put into words how we felt about Vic ... He al­ ways had a good word for every­ body," DriscoU added. SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU's Pacific District has protested to Last Ship In '47 An SIU member since 1942, Mil­ Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft and other high administra­ azzo last sailed in 1947 as steward Benson tion officials over the exclusion of on the SS Fisher Ames, operated western wheat from foreign agri­ by the old Eastern Steamship Com­ cultural aid programs, such as aid pany. He would have been 49 years to Pakistan. The action hit at a old this June. ruling by the Commodity Credit One of a small group of SIU men Corporation which deprives West to qualify for SIU welfare benefits Coast ships of any share in the USunder special provisions of the owned wheat export trade. Seafarers Welfare Plan, he had The message to Benson pointed been receiving SIU hospital bene­ out that there is a "very substan­ fits continuously since the plan be­ tial surplus" of the western white gan payments in July, 1950. His wheat available at competitive survivors are eligible for the full prices. The policy of excluding SIU death benefit in the same such cargoes, the union wired, "is manner. foreclosing unfairly on unemploy­ Milazzo was buried in his home ment opportunities of Pacific Coast town of East Warwick, HI. Pa­ seamen." tients at Manhattan Beach sent a Copies of the telegram were also floral ottering to the services and sent to Vice-President Richard arranged for Masses to be said, Nixon and to all six Senators from since none of theni could attend the three Pacific Coast states. due to the distance involved. Vic Milazzo, Hospitalized 10 Years, Dies fid ^Eoneeeoioe- Fourth P-A Trailership Takes Crew Page Elerea lOG It's more than a year and a half since the Andrea Doria sinking exposed the .weaknesses of the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. It looks like it will be another year and a half, or more, before the world's maritime nations will get together at a new conference to revise the convention. And undoubtedly, it will be years after that be­ fore the findings of the conference will be ratified by the respective nations involved. Meanwhile the same conditions which led to the sinking of the Doria will continue to exist. Ways to reduce the chances of such disasters are pretty well established—better compartmentation of ships to bring them up to US standards, rules requiring vessels in the crowded North Atlantic to stick to specific ocean tracks, better bridge-to-bridge communication systems and other items as recommended by the Congressional committee which investi­ gated the sinking. It is mystifying why, in light of the record, it should take until 1960 to set up a conference of maritime nations on the subject. Or do governments need another major ship disaster to wake them up to the need for prompt action? 3) • 4" A) MOBILE—^The Hflphael Semmes, the fourth Waterman vessel to be converted into a trailership, signed on a full crew'early last period and is now engaged in the com­ pany's sea-land coastwise trade. Two more vessels, the Bienville and thQ Beauregard, are still -in the shipyards'but are expected to enter the trailership service dur­ ing the next month or so. Humors concerning the possible chartering of five, of Alcoa's C-ls This past Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of and C-2s have been making the Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International rounds in the hall" here. The ships, Union of North America and its first president. The day was now on the 26 and 42-day runs to an appropriate occasion for the Sailors Union of the Pacific the Islands, are supposed to be chartered for Far East trips which to dedicate its Lundeberg Memorial. From now on, the statue would be a welcome change from of Harry Lundeberg will stand in front of SUP headquarters, flanking one of Andrew Furuseth, to honor two men who their regular "dust" runs. Members of the Mobile branch made such considerable contributions to the well-being of to­ wish to extend their deepest sym­ day's seaman. The SIU joins with all other SIU of NA affili­ pathies to the family of Brother ates in saluting the memory of a great maritime leader. J. D. Kirkland, who passed away t 3^ last week. Kirkland, who sailed in the engine department, was well known to the men in this port. Shipping has continued to drag The US State Department did not, for a change, approve in this area.. Most of the vessels proposals, to sell some US reserve fleet Libertys foreign al­ hitting the port during the iast period were of the short trip va­ though it tempered its surprising action by agreeing that riety with few men signing off. The Peru, the country in question, could buy some US C-ls and vessels.in port during the period shallow-draft N-3 ships. The switch came on a ship sale bill were the Alcoa Patriot, Puritan, before a House Committee. Corsair, Planter, Pennant, Cavalier Offhand, it's hard to recall, the last time—if ever—that the (Alcoa); the Claiborne, Monarch of State Department opposed the transfer of US shipping to the Seas and Madaket (WatermSn), and the Del Alba (Mississippi): All foreign flags. What prompted this turnabout, limited as it is, were in good shape with only minor is hard to say. Perhaps the dwindling role pf the US mer­ beefs •Whicjlt. were ffejitled to the chant marine in the cpuntry's foreigji comfiierce has finally sattdTdctloiiui^ all han< ' penetrated ti?e,rnQjer stjjp^nigboid orship giveaway One Year Ago ViC Attacks Cargo Ban Surprise! Milazzo fell ill a few days ofier this photo was taken showing him distributing Chrisfmas gifts and bonuses to Seafarers at Manhattan Beach Hospital. " •0rr the'recehdng- end is Fortonotb Bocomo. I ••s -•-•3 - �Pa*« Twelve SEATARERS LOG Calories Linger Long After Xmas r i'fi' W I The holidays are long over and gone, but the c^ories linger on from the traditional seasonal feasts conjured up by SIU cooks and stewards. Imagine, for example, the ex­ hausted crew of the Coeur d'Alene Victory, which had to choose from 52 separate items whipped up for their Christmas meal In Izmir, Tur­ key, by steward Fred R. Hicks and cooks James Barclay, Lucien F. Drew and Arthur Henderson. Special Menu No less auspicious were the Yuletide culinary efforts on the John B. Kulukundis by William Alvaro, steward, and cooks Frank Rakas Jr. and Dallas Byrd. The gang on there was presented wi'h a spe­ cial menu printed ashore In Vizagapatam, India, which was notj^ble also for the lack of turkey in any form on the bill of fare. Southern fried chicken, baked sugar-cured ham and Western prime rib roast were available in place of the usual gobblers. In Pusan, Korea, the Natalie crew used some of its holiday bounty to brighten the season for youngs'ers at the MaryknoU Sis­ ters Orphanage. Johnny Hoogie reported that one brother, J. Edinger, donated his time to buy all the toys, and the entire crew re­ ceived a letter of thanks from Sis­ ter Mary Angelica for its generos­ ity. Sisters Send Thanks "All the sisters as well as the poor people of Pusan join me in sending you our heartfelt 'Thank you' for the wonderful boxes of clothing, toys and eggs that arrived on Christmas eve," the letter said. "You all should have been here in the afternoon to receive the bows, smiles and gratitude of the people when they received their gifts of eggs and clothes. "There are no words to tell you how grateful we are for the toys. Our usual Christmas party for the children was not going to be so big this year as our toy cupboard was bare. Now the children will have a party like they never had before with the Natalie crew as Santa Claus," it added. "The best way of showing you our thanks is to pray for all of you and your families for being so gen­ erous to us. Please be assured of the prayers," the Sister concluded. ir ; ' : ru; • i--'' •• :§.. Foftuiiafr^fk&Htf Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Melvin W. Bass Albert HartineUl-Joaquin. Mintw Linzy Bosley Juan DeNopra Jose^B. Murphy J. P. Deatracamento W. P. ODea John J. DriscoU C. Oslnski Fabin Furmanek . Geo.. G. Phifer G. A. Purasegur Odis L. Gibbs Joseph M. GiUard WiBsttm E Reroiy G. E. Uhiimslrei' Bart E Guraniek Kevin B. SkeUy Everett Haislett Wade B. Harrel\ Henry E. Smith Exequiel Tiony' Taib Hassen Antonio Infante Hicduiel Toth Thomas Isakseu Harry S. Tuttle Claude B. Jessup Virga E WUmotb Woodrow Johnson Pen P. Wing Ludwig Krlstiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Lawrence E Bond P. W. HeDonald G. B. Dunn E L. Staril USPHS HOSPirAL . SAVANNAH. GA. Mazlmino Bemes James T. Hoore Charles Jordan WUIle C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton George W. Wilson Fred MUler USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Alexander HoweU Hassen Aii Daniel A. Hutto John AUy Nicholas Katoul Chalmers Anders4|i Paul Uotta Frank E. Ayers William E Logan Mack Chapman Jr. BanI L Lopez Jaipes F. Clarke Jessie Matthews Arcanjo Crasto Anthony Pisani Rupert Daniels Prank Frxybypslta Irving DeNobrega- Conrad Reyds Arthur Fortner Henry Bowe Rufus Freeman Isaac Sieger Personal ToUcii Means A Lot To tbe Editor: I received the bonus check from the SIU Welfare Plan along with the regular benefits, and I'd like to thank all those who helped make this possible. Thanks also for the swell care and treatment we have received for during the past year. In addition, I'd like to tell you with all sincerity of the at­ titude of the brother members who are patients at Manhattan Beac i, where I happened to be Coolcs on the National. Liberty above) find time for a areather after everybody has lad his fill. Pictured (I to r) are Smitty, baker; Ruley, bosun; Mol McAIIster and James Knight. At left,-chief cook Frank Rakas Jr. ministers to prime rib roost served on the John B. Kulukundis. A be­ lated holiday party was beld In Yokohoma by W. H. Car' ruth crew, Including N. Powell, AB; P. Bradus, DM; G. Coker, G. Forrest, ABs; T. Lovenhordt,'bosun, ond-Smlth, oiler (kneellng).- I MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Ben L. Bone Robert McCulloch Robert Byrne John Maasik WiUoughby Byrd Edgar Harguardt Adron Cox Henry C. MuIUni Stephen E Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Deameral Murray A. Plyer Fred Froedge Alexander Rever Clarence Gardner George Rival Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszico Frederick Harris Claude Virgin Walter Jackson Opie C. Wall James Lee. Jr. Paige Watson Timothy McCarthy USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. FeUx Van Looy USPm HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TQCAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Hennlnger George F. Crabtree Louie HolUday Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Waddie C. Hinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. George Aanensen Charles T. Nangle Billie Bennett Wm. A. Oswinkle Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Chu Yung Chuan L. A. Beady Robert Gresham Joseph R. Tonart A. B. Ismail Lewie A. Wlikerson R. Meyvantsson John Winiamsoil USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY . • Manuel Antonana Patrick HcCann ffiadio Aris ' Archibald McGulgan •' . •; .,•- •- ' • • .* B. Guranich Warren A; Tebo Ralph H. Hayes J. F. Thomcason Peter Heulu JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Edward Knapp John BigwoOd Antoine Landir Claude Blanks Leo Mng L. CarriaaniUo Isidore Levy Blchard .CarriUo D. McCorkindale Alton Clement -Michael Muzio James P. Creel Wlnford HoweU Charles Cummings Wert A. Spencer Cdorge Curry Charles SummereD Michael Darawich Nicholas Tala Benjamin Foster Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Theriit Michael Grochouskl Juan Vasquez Bayden Henry James Ward George Huber Marion WiUey James Hudson Clifford Wuerts Edward Jeanfreau Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Fancost ' W. E. Orzechowiki August J. Psnepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL FIRST AVENUE. NY Salvatere Legayada VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. ' Thomas W. KilUon SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper . USPHS HO^ITAL Letters To The Editor All letters to.the editor for publication in the SEAFAR ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toill be withheld upon request. during the holidays. The feeling is one of genuine gratitude for the warm regards expressed by the Seafarers at this time of year, as of course for the swell treatment at all ^imes. . Do you know that in these hospitals whefe a patient is confined over a period, all SIU patients feel like "privileged characters" in contrast to the NMU boys and those of other affiliations? This attitude is one of confidente and security in the knowledge that they all are still recognized by their Union and- have not been forgot­ ten. One such incident this past Christmas was the arrival of a very fine Christmas tree sent by the Union, with all the trim­ mings. Well, the pleasure with which it was received and the eagerness with which all hands went about decorating it would have made all SIU men feel real good, .especially for the message "Merry Xmas--SIU" whici^ was placed alongside it. As usual, our Union-was the only one to do a thing like this, a fact which has long been noticed by the NMU fellows and others. These patients are all good guys and deserve a better fate. Another thing which was noticeable was the way in which the benefits were given to the boys. Our SIU welfare repre­ sentative was here doing the honors. He saw to it everyone got his carton of cigarettes along with his checks, shookhands with one and all and wished them a happy holiday. It's that personal touch which makes everyone feel pretty good. Tbe boys from the wel­ fare office sure do a good Job here. Of course the boys like to get the cash and cigarettes, but 1 do know that each and everyone of them sincerely appreciates the thought behind these bene­ fits and gifts, the knowledge that someone has not forgotten them. For this they are truly appreciative. Art Lomas 4. 4- Welfare Assist Comes In Handy To the Editor: i would like to thank the SIU Welfare* Services Department for all the help it has given my husband since his disability. Recently we received extm help from the SlU-when I was a victim of a serious accident, which almost proved fatal to me end my U^QLD.SOQ- Evey^hing Juiiunr SI, 19SS looked pretty dismal at that time, but the SIU came to our rescue. I have met some of my hus­ band's ex-shlpmates and can undcRtand why he has always been proud to bo a member of the finest maritime union in the world. I'm siu'e that our son Vincent, when he is at the age of understanding, will also be proud of the US bond he re­ ceived from the SIU. Thanks again. Mrs. Eugene Milanesl La. Storc»keeper Helps In Pinch To the Editor: 1 would like to express my thanks to the good people of the cash and carry store in Buras, La. I'm a deep-sea sailor in the SIU, but when this relief job on a tug cams up 1 went to Buras to catch it. Since the boat wasn't there when 1 got there, I went to ask the people in the store if they knew where it was. They didn't, but right away offered to try and find out. Well, they called up every­ body in town and still couldp't find out anything, so they closed - up the store and took me around in their car. We finally found it about ten miles up the road. Those people reaily have a heart for a stranded seaman. * Edward Adams t i 4i Pals Who Owed Cash Can Help To the Editor: My husband Antonio Gomali died'December 5 at the Staten Island hospital. As 1 have two children and no way to support them, 1 would appreciate it, very much if his friend^ who owed him money would send it to me now. 1 sure could use the money that his friends owe him. I don't want to mention their names, but m.ayb9 they will read the LOG and remember their friend. The address is 1541 St Marks Ave., Brooklyn 33, New York. Thank you. Mrs.-A. Gomali Praises Service In Lake Charles To the Editor: . In regard to the. subject of giving votes of thanks for jobs well done, I recohimend three cheers of "gratitude to our Lake Charles port agent, Leroy Clarke. ' He. deserves them for the out­ standing services rendered to the membership on vessels call­ ing In that area. John H. Hunt A * 4 He Rates SIU Second To None To the Editor: I am an ex-member at the SIU and sUlI receive the LOG although I don't go to sea any. more. I sure do appreciate your paper,' as it keeps me informed of all the goings-on in the marltime industry. I hope to keep on getting it. 1,would also like to say that now that I am working ashore, anff belong to a shoreside union. Paint Makers Union Local 1101 out here in Californiar I have yet to see a union ashore^that has all the wonderful benefits the SIU has. 1 sure do miss the sea but I now have a family, Sfiy;e the best part of a family' I is to watch it grow up, I guess it will be a long time before I ever go to sea. againl —T ' ill -a M » o .* A : �tsaassHBOSisstiasisa®^ y' I Jaaaanr SI, 195S ALCOA PARTNER (Atcoa), D*«. M —Chairman, P. Ryan; Sacratery, K. Nawmaun. Haspa to be put on all acreen doora. Dlacuaalon en Ice—aufflclent tfupply. Keep all acreen doora locked in port except one. to keep fliea and longahoremen out. Dlacua­ alon on bunk apringa. Suggeatlon to contact company. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Dec. 24—Chairman, R. Jonas; Sacra­ tery, J, Egan. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Need new mattresses. Port holes to be repaired. Vote of thanks to s'eward dep't for job well done. ALMENA (Paw Atlantic), Dec. 2«— Chairman, G. Yeager; Secretary, M. Hummeii. One man left ship rnd one missed ship. Report accepted. See what can be done alMMit hot and cold SEAFARERS LOG PVc Tblrteen machine. Scupper clogged. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. Report accepted. 60VERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice), Dec. 22—Chairman, E, Sims; Sec­ retary, J. Kavsnaugh. One man short. One man missed ship, one man dis­ appeared at sea. ^e steward about Christmas menu. L'ock on foc'aie door and locker to be repaired. Replace dogs on portholes and gaskets. Need new coffee pots. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Dec. 21—Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary, W. Devenncy. All depts. to make out repair list. Few hourg disputed ot. To start ship's fund. New delegate elected. Need new bread box in pantry. Keep midship house doors closed in port, See patrolman about roaches in crew's quarters. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Dec. 9—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, W. Morse. Vote of thanks to officials and members for fine job In handling Robin Line situation. New delegate elected. Delegate to see patrolman about 1st asst. engr. being uncoopera­ tive, and neglecting to make repairs when necessary. Ship needs fiimigatIng for roaches. water—fanflt (or waablng. Repair flat to bo prepared and poated. Vote of tliaBkB to ateward dept. for fine Chriatmaa dinner. COlUR D'ALRNE VICTORY (Victory Carrlara), Nov. 1—Chairman, A. Andaraan; Secretary, F. Hffcka, Jr. Repalra being made. Delegate re-elected. Stove needa complete repair lob. ovena. stack, etc. Report accepted. Stove in bad condition: gangwaya need repaira to Insure safety. Discoaalon on gangways, galley range, acreen doors. Ice boxes, all In need of repaira. Vessel is calling at Turkey. Germany, Italy. Suez Canal. Iran, Greece. India. Vietnam. Formosa, Ko­ rea—quite a long trip. Has good crew. CALMAR (Calmar), Nov. It—Chair­ man, R. Noron; Sacrotary, N. MoCuilough. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped in cans on stern. DEL MAR (Mist.), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in NO. If no Xmas party, money col­ lected will go into ship's fund. Flow­ ers sent for deceased fathers of two members.. Delegate extended. thanks for cooperation in making this good trip. Letters to Congressmen coming in slowly. Ship's fund $296. No logs: no firings—smooth trip. Few hours disputed ot. Keporf accepted. When arrival time is 8 AM. request payofl time be changed to 11 AM instead of 3 PM so that men finisjted for day may leave ship. _ , FELTORE (Ore Nay.), Dee. 22 — Chairman,- C. Stanley; Secretary, R. ' OsBoissisra. Have library on board. Request for percolator for each messhaU. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Dec. 20— Chairman, J. McCranie; Secretary, M. Caddy. No electric cooler obtained yet. Request patrolman visit ship in Florida. Scupper not installed in pan­ try yet. Some minor complaints In some departments. Ship's fund $16.44. Some disputed ot. New delegate elect­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food well served. Messroom and pantry to be locked in, all ports and gangway watch to hold key for use by crew members only. CATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dec. 29—Chairman, F. Travis; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. One man Injured. Two men left ship. $29 collected for, wreath for deceased mother of broth­ er. Ship's fund $2JH). Beef re: more adequate safety devices. Report ac; cepted. Coffee urn to be repaired. No heat in some rooms. Something to be done to Improve crew's quarters. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good menus, food and service. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt. expects payoff after discharging—will put out draw. Beefs to be taken to delegates only. Patrolmen to settle beef of men accepting hospital slips and not reporting to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Need new washing WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Blultt; Secre­ tary, R. Gelling. No beefs. GaUey range repaired. Air line to be in­ stalled to produce better draft In range.. Mate will okay ,ot for seciu-Ing cargo that went adrUL Rooms will be painted. New reporter and secre­ tary treasurer elected. Decision to dispense with ship's fund. Wipers to take care of recreation room and laundry. Urge cooperation In keeping rooms eleata/ Place trash, in recep­ tacles provided for same. - Replace food in ice box. Do not dump coffee grounds in sinks. Repair list to be turned in. Repairs to be made whUe at sea. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Dec 15—Chairman, C. Celiint; Secretary, H. Fitzgerald. Men getting off ship to give 24 hrs. notice. Repair lists to be turned in. All souvenirs to be duty free. Crew getting off advised to do so in Frisco—for greater con­ venience. Doiution given to Korean Orphanage—S95. Ship's fund S17. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Suggestion that mate on watch collect passes prior to de­ parture frqm port In near future. TOPA TGPA (Waterman), Dec. 28— Chairman, H. Knowlas; Secretary, A. Frickt. One member missing at sea —Headquarters notified; captain no­ tified family. One man missed ship. One man failed to join vessel in Yoko­ hama. No beefs. No disputed ot. Re­ pair list to be tui-ned in. Letter, of condolence to be sent to family of Brother Barios lost at sea. Vote of thanks to steward for decorating X-mas trees, also for holiday dinners and fine food and service to cooks and mcssmen. DEL RID (Mist.), Dec. 29—Chairman, L. Edwards; Secretary, J. Butler Letter to delegates reaif and approv­ ed. Ship's fund S3. Radio repaired. Report accepted. Custom agent's card found aboard ship. Discussion on conditions in steward dept. Upturnec! lifeboat which couldn't dear dedi; of the Seagarden in emergency is eAimined by Johns­ ton, AB, in photo by Oscar A. RoMnfdt. Sdrne 40 Korean longshoremen were lost when tug bringing them to unload the Se'ogorden at Inchon collfded with on MSTS tanker. Rosenfdt said none of the Seagarden's boots worked and life-jackets sank when they were thrown over the side. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Drift Bz ROT Fleischer Learn from the Sea! Move vAth the wind and tide! Float on the crest of a wave! ' Relax!—and enjoy the ride! Perhaps you'll reach some port. Perhaps you never will But somewheres you'll be drifting Or either standing still. Tension marks the straight line. Peace has no steady flow. Submit to the .sea and learn What compass never knows. 0 Or must man have a purpose? Must elements be fought? What's his destination? Must he always reach a port? Hood Steward Doubles As r-Man Rescue Unit Well aware of the danger in- entering the water between a wharf and a ship, SIU steward Leo Movall jumped in to save a drowning shipmate and then promptly applied artificial respiration to complete the-^ job. said Weaver and Kirby M. Wright, Movall was credited with AB, has been returning to the ship "great presence of mind and cour­ age" In affecting the rescue of Sea­ farer Gleason Weaver after he fcH between the Robin Hood and a dock in Laurenco Marques, PEA, several weeks ago. Weaver was subsequently flown back to the States when his injuries turned out to be more serious than sus­ pected at first. The Hood returned two weeks ago to cast the final votes in- the Robin Line election by a margin of 26-1 for the SIU. Ship's reporter Eugene Dawkins Watch The Birdie! IRENESTAR (Triton)/ Jan. 3— Chairmen, R. Baron; Secretary, M. Anderson. Discussion on repair Ust. New delegate elected.'" DEL SOL (Miss.), Dec. S—Chairman, V. Brunell; Secretary, W. Simmons. Good trip. Ship's fund $45. Some disputed ot. Only one is.sue LOG re­ ceived. Need washing machine. Need new books, magazines, etc. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food, cooking and service. Votes of thanks to baker for fine baking. Started new feeding system—very satisfactory. Crew messman picked up in Galves­ ton. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Jan. 4 —Chairman, J. Yates; Secretary, G. Reyes. Repairs made, except galley range. Ship's fimd $30. Purchased baseball equipment. New delegate elected. Three doors to be closed at all times witile in Far East ports. Discussion about keeping NY long­ shoremen out while ship Is in NY. Keep bathrooms clean. SEASTAR (Triton), Jan. 1—Chair­ man, C. Stark; Secretary, E. Spradiey. New delegate elected. See steward about fresh milk in Kiel Canal. Check with captain about draws and mail. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), Jan. 1—Chairman, A. Helmrt; Secretary, A. Souza. New delegate elected.. Reports accepted. Photographers are everywhere on the Fort Hoskins, it seems. While Bob Sharpie, fireman {left, >naps shipmate Joe Mellon, Chester Cooirias catches both of them in his sights. about 1 AM when Weaver stumbled and plunged between the ship and the wharf. Kirby rushed to the deck to grab a life-ring and threw it to Weaver. A line had also been lowered to him but he couldn't pass it about himself. While the local watchman and stevedore supervisors milled about excitedly, Dawkins recalled, Mo­ vall came along and descended into the water via a Jacobs ladder that had been hurriedly rigged up. He secured the line around Weaver, who was then hoisted up by the others. Started Respiration Scrambling up the ladder this time, and by now soaking wei, Mo­ vall immediately started artificial respiration to clear any water that jnight have gotten in'o Weaver's lungs and then, with Kirby, carried him to his room. A while later, when oiler Ray Dunn heard Wea­ ver moaning, it was decided after Consultation with the purser and Capt. Williamson to" move him to a hospital. Dawkins added that the stew­ ard's quick thinking during the mishap "undoubtedly saved the life of the drowning man . . . ex­ emplifying the highest traditions of the sea." At the wind-up Mo­ vall was left wi'h a violent case of nausea due to all the water he had swallowed during the rescue. . '^1 �Vag» Fonrteea SEAfARBR$ LOG Steward Greets A Passenger SniHAlL DIRECTORY U ' 1% 3 f'A- •'• SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE .... 1216 E. Baltimore St Elarl Siieppard. Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON ^ 278 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent .' Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 Sole passenger of the Oceon Joyce thrs trip fo Formosa, "Spotty" is given the once-over by steward F. "Whitey" Johnson (left) and A! Ordmaner. The dog is apparently going to Formosa as a gift for a high-ranking personage of the Chinese Nationalist Army. Oromaner is taking care of the animal during the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: It's The Same Old Story "J . By James Why does a seaman keep his head When he is out to sea, And lose it when he goes ashore And starts out on a spree? Nobody loves a seaman When he's on the beach and broke. Nobody wants to buy him drinks. Or cigarettes to smoke. Or treat him to a restful flop. Or buy him food to eat. Or pick him up when he is down And put him on his feet. Nobody can remember Just a day or so ago. How the hero of that hour Had a pocket full of dough; Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I v/ould like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) . -ACT' NAME STREET ADDRESS • •. 'C;'- CITY Who stuck with him And were his pals. While he was s ill a live one. But who, like bees. When flowers have died Went back to their hives; And hid from him Or passed him by. When he was down. To catch another live one Just starting on the tot^n. There ought to be a law To make all seamen stay at sea. Or lock them up on hoard in port. And throw away the key. ^ ^ "All seamen today more or less seem to see themselves in this poem. The words 'next trip will be different' reverberate from one man to the next aboard ship until we make port. "Then all is forgotten-in the rush to get ashore and spend what has taken many days of toil at sea." —James JW, Elwell SS Cities Service Baltimore SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 . 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Main 0290 WILMINGTON......... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyif NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6165 RICHMOND, CaUt Canadian District i2evi HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM. 408 Simpson St. Untsrio Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE... 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOinrER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 8ault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WiUiam St. NB . . OX 2-5431 HALIFAX. N:S. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFi\\LO. NY.. 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Din.UTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO .3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Elssex 5-2410 ^ 5 A fS-A f%0 a e • • e • ••eeeeee* M. Elwell. Or that he was an easy touch And quick to hand out loans. And buy the drinks For all his friends Who bled him to his bones. 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 8-5744. Leroy Clarke, Agent MOBILE .^... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV T 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2158 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlAvUle St. Lindsey l^ilUams. Agent Tulane 8628 NEW YORK..'... 875 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnUi 9-6800 127il2S Bank St. NORFOLK ^ J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-8834 337 Market St. PHILADELPHIA . Market 7-1635 S. CarduUo, Agent PUEBTA de TIERRA PR ...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5988 Sal CoUs. Agent 450 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO . Douglas 2-5475 Marty BreithoH. Agent 2 Abercom St SAVANNAH . Adams 3-1728 K B. McAuley. Agent .... 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE . EUlott 4334 JeU GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning.,Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS .1 Aleina. Deck W Hall, Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R Matthews Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint ZONE... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If y6u •re an old tubscrlbei and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS ...... CITY ....... ZONE. .. STATE «•.«>•......•«»-•. PORT O'CML jannanr 81* 19Bt Call Of The Sea Is Still Strong schooL While at Fort^ Ord, Calif., ha received the "Outstanding . Trainee" award, which made me very proud indeed. Several of the boys have called while in port in Olympia, inquiring about Richard, so this should interest them. Mrs. Trilla McDaniel To tbe Editor: ^ I'd like to send my compli­ ments and best wishes from New Orleans to all my friends at this time, and hope' you are all in the best of health. I think of all of you, and couldn't let the holidays slip by without wishing t 4" t you the best. I am doing fine -and hope for a very enjoyable Lauds Kindness holiday if God spares my life. In Bereavement I still pray for you on the four To the Editor: comers of the seas and wish I I would like to thank all SIU members for their kindness when my husband, Daniel Bisset, died. All the flowers were really beautiful. Your Norfolk, agent, Ben Rocs, also was more than' kind to me. Keep up the good work, all of you. Mrs. Daniel Bisset All letters to the editor for 4" 4> 4 publication in the SEAFAR Kails Continued EES LOG must be signed by the wviter. Names will Union Progress be withheld upon request. To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to send greetings to all^my could be out w:th you. I am still under the doctor's . treatment, brother seamen while I'm enjoy­ but as soon as I hear the ships ing some time at home with my blow, I just can't help but think family. I've been sailing since 1952 .about it because I lirould love to and I can»say that we've got a be back on a ship again. God bless each and every one of you wonderful Union. We still have a lot of work ahead of us but and your families. I know we're progressing every Willie Johnson time. That's why I'm so proud. 4» 4> ' Please keep my name on the Bond For Baby LOG mailing list and continue sending it to my family. They Is Appreciated are very interested in it too. To the Editor: Guillermo Pena I wish to thank the SIU for 4 4 4 th^ United States savings bond in the amount of $25 which was Benefits Give sent for my baby gjrl, Myra Oi'^tiimer Lift Teresa. In her behalf, I'd like to To the Editor: I have received my disability thank all of you for same and for the good wishes made for check with the Christmas bonus her future. Our thanks to all. and sure would like to voice my many'thanks to the Union for Mrs. Ellen Feely Jts kindness to me. When I was sailing, on most (Ed. note; The bond sent by the SIU for li tie Myra was in of the ships I went under the addi ion to the regular $200 name of Tom Thorsen. My last maternity benefit paid • by the ship was^the Robin Trent in SIU Welfare Plan.) 1953. Best fliegards to all the oldtimers^-and my friends in the PHS Treatment SIU. Pprhaps some could write Draws Applause to me here at the marine hospi­ tal, 4141 N. Clarendon Ave., To the Editor: Just a few' lines from the Chicaao 13, HI. Thor Thorsen brothers in drydock here in Sa­ vannah. I've only been in here 4 4 4 since December 23 and will Oidtlmer Asks probably undergo surgery, as the x-rays from Tampa show Pals To Write that my deep tank is all fouled To the Editor: up. Hello to Lee Snodgrass and All of us here wish to express anyone else who may remember our appreciation to the l^spital me. I would really like to hear staff for the excellent treat­ from all of you. ment, and also to our SIU port ': I've been ill since August, officials for a wonderful job. 1955, and stuck out here in the There's not much to»write about, "desert, and would like to get so just pass on our regards and some mail from old friends. I best wishes for smooth sailing certainly miss the New Orleans to all hands. SIU hall and everything about W. D. Warmack it since the last time I sailed in the steward department. Please write me at 1530 S. Ex-Seafarer Sahaure Ave., Tucson, Arizona. Winton R. "Pop" Bennett Ties The Knot To the Editor: 4 4 4 Enclosed is a clipping from Adds Thanks our local newspaper in Olympia, Wash., telling -^bout the mar­ For Benefits riage of my son, Richard H. To the Editor: McDaniel, on Dec. 27. I have received the pleasant As Richard sailed" for over holiday greetings and benefits four years, I just thought this from the SIU Welfare Plan, and little item might of interest to it only refurbishes, my faith- as some of the SIU boys with a Union member that we who whom he Sailed. His bride is are away or are hospitalized the former Miss Sally M. Chap­ during the holidays are not for­ man, also of Olympia, and the gotten. ceremony was at the First Bap­ My sincere thanks and deep tist Church here. appreciation for this thoughtAt the present time Richard is fulness, and best wishes to all in the Army stationed at Fort members of our Union. May 1958 Gordon, Georgia. He is going bring good tidings for our medi­ to signal school .<;nd should be cal centers and other new prostationed elsewhere «s soon as- •'grams.' he finishes the next 12 weeks of Siegfried H. A. Gnittke Letters To The Editor $1 �iy; Jmvtn SI. 195#. I SEAFARERS RICENT ARRIVAIS lOG Face Fiftcea Seafarers' Offspring, North and South All of the following SW families have received g $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Elba Iris A. Ruiz, bom Septem­ Mrs. Harry C, Robinson, Mobile, ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ala. » i/ , . f Valentin Acabeo, Pt. Nuevo, PR. Ona Jean Fegan, born November John Neal Craddock, born De­ 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Bernard J. Fegan, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Edwin C. Craddock, Fairhope, Susan Elsie Haney, born Decem­ Ala., ber 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Etta Low Gabor, bora Septem­ James K. Haney, Baltimore, Md. ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Beth Stephanie Harris, born N6Bernard L. Gabor, New Llano, La. vcmber 22, 1957, to Beafarer and* Cassandra Elaine Horton, bora Mrs. Robert B.'Harris, Hiilview, October 5, 1957, to Seafai'er and 111. Mrs. David G. Horton, Mobile, Ala. Edward Alvin Hampson, born Raymond Chester Maples, born December 29, 1957, to Seafarer and At left, Seafarer Andrew C. Reed holds Leroy . December 18, 1957," to Seafarer Mrs. William E. Hampson, OpaAndre Reed, 1, and $25 US defense bond and Mrs. John D. Maples, Mobile, locka, Flav given by SlU at Leroy'i birth in January, 1957. Ala. Paula Lynn Wiithaus, born Jan­ Picture was taken in Reed's home town, Hotties. Albert Ortiz HI, bom December uary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. burg, ..Mississippi, .. William Bedgood Jr., 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul L. Witthaus Jr., Morgantown, (above) hod snowy backdrop as he posed for Albert Ortiz Jr., Galveston, Texas. W. Va. this shot in Albany on January 14 at age of Diane Aileen Santiago, born-DeTheresa Diane Trawick, born seven months. His dad sails AB. ceniber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and November 18, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James F. Santiago, Los An­ and Mrs. Harvey Trawick, Mobile, geles, Calif. Ala. Maurine Hazel Bishop, bora De­ Alice Loraine Williams, born December 6, 1957, to Seafarer and cember 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Williams, Ports­ Mrs. Hoilis Bishop, Bayou La Batre, Ala. mouth, Va. Mark Alan Bolton, born Decem­ Diana McGinnis, born December The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the 21,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their Arthur J. McGinnis,, New Orleans, Frank A. Bolton, Rainier, Ore. beneficiaries. La. Scott Wayne Ogle, bora Novem­ Zacherian Rowles, 59: Brother took place in Glenwood, Cemetery, Teresa Lynn Robinson," bora De­ ber 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. RowleS died on November 7, 1957, Everett, Mass. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Wayne H. Ogle, Palisades, NJ. in Baltimorej Md. Death was due $ 4> George E. Anderson, 44: A liver to a lung condition. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Marie Rowles. ailment was the ALBANY—Rising joblessness is Burial took place in Baltimore, Md. cause of death of \ . spurring a new effort to gain in­ Brother Ander­ creases in New York State unem­ son on December ployment benefits at this session Horace C. Henry, 54: Brother 18, 1957, in Sav­ of the legislature. Present bene­ Henry died of anna h , Ga? He fits are $36 per week. natural causes in became a full New Orleans, The disputing factions arre again member of the Louisiana on De­ at odds over the means to finance Union on June cember 30, 1957. the increased benefits. There af11, 1948, and , He became a full ready appears to be general agree­ sailed in the member of the steward, department. Burial took ment that the state benefits should Union on May place in Moreland Memorial Park rise to at least $45 weekly. The 19, 194 5, and State Federation of Labor is still Cemetery. sailed in the en­ hopeful of obtaining a $55 weekly gine department. minimum. Brother Henry is survived by his An increase to $45 was voted out mother, Annie M. Henry, of Cal­ twice last year but was vetoed due TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EURQPEAN houn, La. Place of burial is un­ to the proposed financing methods. known. AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS The bills would have required employers in seasonal industries James M. Enwrfght, 54; On Octo pay a larger share of the costs . tober 16, 19 57, than those in other fields. A com­ Brother Enpromise which would spread ule William R. Dixon wright died in costs throughout industry is more It is urgent that you contact S. F. likely now because unemployment Boston, Massa­ EVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) chusetts, as a re­ Baker, RN, Box 734, 516 Ave. E, in the state is morq general today. sult of pneumon­ Muleshoe, Texas. TeIephone-6510 WFK-39, 19880 KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast Higher state disability benefits, ia. He became a (Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas). to which employees also contrib­ of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United full member of It concerns your children. ute, as well as increased work­ States. the Union on Ex-Del Norte men's compenaation, is also being April 4, 1957, Will the members who donated sought by the state AFL. Com­ WFL-<8. 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ . ^ and was sailing to the Del Norte dryer fund get pensation benefits are now pegged bean, West Coast of South in the deck department Burial in touch with deck delegate N. at $36 weekly. The disability bene­ America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. Funken, SS Del Norte, Delta Line, fit rate is $40 per week. New Orleans, La. They were un­ WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. able to get the dryer and if the North Atlantic, European and money cannot be refunded by June US East Coast. 4th, it will be put into the deck Seafarers who have taken the department fund. series of inoculations required Robert A. Merkt Would you please get in touch for certain foreign voyages are Meanwhile, MTD 'Roynd-The-World reminded to be sure to pick up with your sister, Mrs. John P. Keane at 2461 Acacia Drive, Con­ Wiride##broadcasts Continue . , . their inoculation cards from the cord, California. She is very anx­ Every Sunday, 1915 GMT captain or the purser when they ious to hear from you. (2:15 PM EST Sunday) pay off at the end of a voyage. Robert Creel •. WCO-13020 KCS The card should be picked up Please contact Perry M. PederEurope and North America by the Seafarer "Snd held so that sen through the mail room at head­ WCO-16908.8 KCa it can be presented when sign­ quarters. He > is holding some of East Coast South America . ing on for another voyage where your belongings. WCO-22407 KCa " Jack Johns the "shots" are required. The West Coast South.America Please contact Satterlee, Browne, inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ Cherbonnie . and Dickerson, 30 Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunddv) Broad Street, NY 4, NY. quired shots. 4 t » .Those men who forget to pick WMM 25.15607 KCa 1 Will SIU ipembers who have up their inoculation card when .Australia they pay off may find that they left gear in the baggage room in WMM 81-11037.5 ~ are required to take all the San Francisco sometime ago please Northwest Pacific "shots" again when they want' arrange to pick it up. Baggage left mmoRiC to sign on for anotheir such voy­ there over a prolonged period will be given to charitable organiza­ age. tions. , - m V5I ^ ]• I 4 •• I •••di Seek $45 Benefit For Unemployed -1 - • ji EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE ' I BROADCAST • - I I , "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff MARITIME TRADES SEPARTMENT •: vmfofcALi J IN mnnm • a « c • J: it c �i' SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • .i • N- r • • r. : Sea Safety Action logs; No Int'l Meet Until '60 WASHINGTON—An international conference to improve world ship safety standards is not expected before 1960 de­ spite the demands for action following the Andrea Doria Stockholm collision 18 months'* ^^ was reported , at hearings last week ®goThe slow-moving processes before the House Merchant Marine 1^! • < r I:- * m:- ; tT:n"."' - January 8 Through January 21 • Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile . .... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston . ... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dock A > o o• t e * • 9 62 13 54 15 8 10 17 41 14 31 8 21 19 Registered ' Oock • 6 9 4 29 12 2 4 2 15 40 15 5 8 10 DOCK' e 131 ftf. •451 16 27 10 11 ,A •nt. . • : 3 16 3 15 g 1 '4 9 . 12 <9 23 8 7 8 St«W. A 6 55 10 .20 3 6 13 26 43 3 16 2 23 13 Staw. B 1 . 6 8 11 .7 0 2 5 Tatal A 19 168 39 101 28 25 32 .63 124 28 "64 19 56 47 Total 10 55 28 3 .10 16 38 22 42 19 20 25 total «ae. 29 loir 54 156 . 56 28 42 79 162 50 106 38 76 72 of government In the United States Committee headed by Rep. Herbert If 20 and elsewhere appear to doom any C. Bonner. The committee some 40 world get-together on the subject months ago endorsed the safety ii -11 3 before that time. This would amount regulations on American ships as 17 4' to a lapse of four years since the being far superior to those gov­ .'.... 9 8 two passenger liners collided off erning ships of other countries. ; 12 : 5 Police Runaway Ships Nantucket Lightship on July 25, 15 7 1956. The disaster cause.d the loss •ng. Dock Slaw. Slaw. Tatal A major effort would be made Total Total A B A B A ' Roe. of the Andrea Doria and the lives at the forthcoming conference to Total 322 252 127 239 75 613 333 1146 of 50 persons. bring world sea safety rules closer US agencies have proposed a to the high US standards and also Shipped conference in the spring of 1959, to enforce some policing of ships Port Dack Daek Dack Ing. Eng. Eng. Slaw. Staw. staw. Total Total Tatal Total A B B C A B C A. ' c A B • c • ShliK but since other maritime nations registered under runaway flags, as Boston 4 4 0 5 3 0 3 1 1 10 10 1 21 have shown no interest in this date in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and 72 • 4 2 69 7 4 52 1 2 193 12 8 213 the British suggestion for a meet­ Costa Rica. Vessels operating un­ 18 • 0 0 2 0 13 9 7 0 40 9 0 49 ing in 1960 will probably prevail. der these registries are conceded 36 12 •6 2 34 0 20 6 1 90 24 : 3 117 ' Since the action taken at these to be the worst safety offenders. 11 2 0 7 2 0 5 3 1 23 7 1 31 conferences must then be ratified 3 ' 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 These flags of "convenience" not Savannah 10 0 2 12 Pr 3 0 12 3 0 11 unanimously by the governments only maintain minimal standards, Tampa .. 1 0 40 7 0 47 18 3 3 0 24 0 18 2 « 0 involved, the implementation of but also can't enforce them since 60 8 0 68 58 4 0 37 12 46 « 8 1 5 141 24 6 any new safety regulations is still the ships never touch their shores. 171 Lake Charles 8 3 0 6 0 8 4 4 0 ,20 13' 0 33 many years off. The problem has become a Serious Houston . ... 18 3 7 0 21 0 10 1 0 49 11 0 60 one since the last international Ratification Bogged Down 3 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 6 2 6 0 12 sea safety conference in 1948 be­ 23 2 0 0 17 0 19 0 0 59 2 0 61 A typical instance is the liferaft cause of the sizeable tonnage now 21 0 3 0 17 0 15 10 .- 0 53 13 0 66 amendment to the International operated under these'flags. Deck Deck Eng. beck Eng. Eng. Staw. stew. staw. Total Total Total Total B A c A - .B c A B C A B Convention for the Safety of Life c Ship. 31Q 34 6 66 Changes Recommended 269 5 215 46 10 •794 148 21 961 at Sea which the Senate ratified At the time of its report last last August on behalf of the US. SIU shipping rose again this period in the face of continued lay-up^ in several ports. Although 30 other nations had pre­ year, the House committee spelled out seven recommendations for im­ The number of jobs dispatched climbed to 961 while registration held steady. viously approved it, it will not go into effect until all 47 countries proved maritime safety, including A dozen ports shared in the increased job activity on all coasts, all of it for class A men. pgrty to the agreement officially greater observance of recognized Dnly Savannah and Lake-*^" trade routes, enforceable standards adopt it. Zlharles fell off in shipping the lay-ups seriously begin to out­ number thefeactiyations. This has The progress on US preparations for damage control and ballasting, since the last report. not been the case so far. / Mean­ for an eventual world conference improved radar training for deck On the seniority side, class B- while, shipping for class A men officers, use of bridge-to-bridge radio telephones in close communi­ Shipping remained the same as be­ especially should not be too much cations, Improved distress call pro­ fore and class C activity fell off of a problem.' cedures, greater study of radio and some more. The result was that The following is the forecast electronic devices for promoting ;obs for class A men accounted port by port: • . marine safety and wider circula­ for 83 percent of the total jobs Boston: ^air ... New York: WASHINGTON — As was ex­ tion of lessons learned from marine shipped, while the B and C- jobs Steady . : . Philadelphia: Fair . . . pected, the Supreme Court has dipped to 15 percent and 2 percent Baltimore: Good , . . Norfolk: Fair casuaities. knocked out the Baxley, Georgia, The State Department, Maritime of the total respectively. Class A . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: ordinance which required union Administration and Coast Guard, shipping and registration were al­ Good . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New organizers to get permits from the along, with other groups, are work­ most even, in fact. Eight ports Orleans: Good , . .' Lake Charles: town council and pay a fee for ing up proposed standards to ap­ shipped no class C men at all.' Fair . . , Houston: Fair . . . Wil­ every member signed up.. ply these recommendations to The outlook is for shipping to mington: Quiet . . . San Franclsw: The ordinance called for an world use. hold to the present level, unless Steady ... Seattle: Good. * annual fee of $2,000 for each .LAICE CHARLES—Storm sig­ organizer plus $500 for each mem­ nals from the "right to work" ber, in addition to which the coun­ front are looming in Louisiana, cil had the right to reject appli­ port agent Leroy Clarke reports. cants. A state senator is planning to in­ Under the ordinance, an organ­ troduce a "right to work" bill izer for the International Ladies similar to the one that was re­ Garment Workers Union, Hose pealed in this state following a Staub, was convicted for seeking hard fight by organized labor. The to sign lip workers without a state legislature does not meet un­ permit and sentenced by the local til May, so it will be some time courts. yet before it can be determined if the move has serious support. The court ruled that the ordi-' nance violated the rights of free­ Elect Labor Council Officials dom of speech, and freedom of /Tjie local Central Labor Council assembly as, provided for in the held its elections last week, with Bill of Rights. reelection of some of the incum­ The ruling , is expected to affect bent officers and new choices in a number of other towns in the other posts. However, all the offi­ South which have simile ordi­ cers, new and old, are strong nances. • friends of the SIU. Shipping slacked off somejvhat in the port. However, the. coming period looks promising with a number of ships d];e in.. Cities Service ships calling were the ChiUnder the SIU contract, US wawa. Government Camp, Bents Public Health Service doctors Fort,. Cantigny, CS Baltimore, have the final say on whether Bradford Island, Council Grove OP Dot ajman is fit for duty. If iand Winter Hill. Other ships in there is any ^ question about the port were the Petro Chem your fitness to sail, check with (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and Artist's rendition shows how new Port Authority piers in Brooklyn will look when first stage of construc­ the nearest USPHS hospital or the Fan Oceanic Transporter (Penn tion is completed. Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted dredge Sdndcaptain are now putting In fill for out-patient clinic fpr a ruling. NavigationX' / . pier project. • ;• 0-0^0 o .0 0 A I •m. Court Voids 6a. Union License fee Ask Revival Of 'Wreck' Law In La. Seafarers Aid New Pier Construction USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Sll|f m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 31, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEFEATS CURB ON STRIKE RIGHT NMU ‘OBJECTS’ IN LAST STAND ON ROBIN LOSS 3 PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER GOV’T PROPOSES RULE OVER UNION FUNDS, VOTING SIU SETTLES ROBIN LINE OT CLAIMS NMU’S HOSPITAL BENEFITS INFERIOR – SO CURRAN THROWS MUD AT SIU HIGH COURT AFFIRMS SIU RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST BULL LINE HALL INSTALLS LEADERSHIP OF NY W’FRONT TEAMSTERS PHS BUDGET BREAKDOWN SHOWS SLIGHT FUND DROP CREWING OF LAY-UPS BOOSTS NY SHIPPING BOSTON SHIPPING GETS OK ON TIDELAND OIL CHARTER BALT. SEES RISE AHEAD IN SHIPPING ALL ACS COAL CARRIERS IDLE; TWO MORE RECALLED US SHIPS IN LINE FOR NEW FOREIGN AID CARGOES 105,000-TONNER STILL ON WAY TRAILERSHIPS READIED FOR PUERTO RICO TIPS FOR SEAFARERS IN FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS BME EXPECTS HEAVY VOTE FOR MERGER WITH MEBA WC ATTACKS CARGO BAN SEASAFETY ACTION LAGS; NO INT’L MEET UNTIL ‘60 ASK REVIVAL OF ‘WRECK’ LAW IN LA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/31/1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 3 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log