http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/553e96dfdce9e6165dbfb1024eb4bd1b.PDF 53903d8439f889f21aa2b72eb1bd24e3 PDF Text Text LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Seafarer^ 4 SIU Children Win $6,000 SlU College Awards Story On Page 8 Texaco Goes SlU; 4fh Victory In Puerto Rico's Oil Industry Story On Page 2 Bull Lines Sold; Plans Expansion Story On Page 5 *I-If Inn Set to graduate this year, Seafarer Ed Skorupski f fIflflKS LOfimilflf CC« (standing) came up to SIU Welfare Plan to meet educators who awarded him SIU scholarship in 1957, Committee, which selected five winners this year, includes (1. to r.) F. D. Wilkinson, Howard University; Miss Edna Newby, Douglas College; Dr, Edward Kastner, New York University; Dr. Ber­ nard Ireland, College Entrance Exam Board. (Story on Page 3.) High Court Bars Congress Okays Runaways' Move Boost In Farm To Ditch Unions Surplus Cargo Story On Page 8 Story On Page 2 Story On Page 5 MTD Criticizes Officers' Unions New Maritime Agree On Joint Survey Croup Runaway Drive Story On Page 8 SlUNA Fights CG Health Test Rule Story On Page 5 ASJ Answering aid plea from MKMO f O I/OflCS* striking Danish seamen, Seafarer Forrest L.. Stouck (right) aids strikers on picket line. SIU joined with other unions supporting strike in all ports. (Story on page 3.) �SEAFARERS Pace Tw* May. )961 LOG SlU Wins Texaco Vote In Puerto Rico, 138-10 Saved By 60 Pints Of Blood SAN JUAN, PR—The SIU's campaign to organize oil company workers who have been members of so-called "independent" associations scored another notable success when Tex­ aco employees voted overwhelmingly for the Union in a National Labor Relations Board election here. Of the approxi^ mately 160 Texaco drivers and of an aggressive SIU Puerto Rico industrialization. plant workers eligible to vote, Division campaign to organize wa­ In addition to the benefits of 138 cast their ballots for the terfront and allied workers on the Union representation, the Union has been attracting support by Its SIU Puerto Rico Division, island. program of welfare services for The recent victories bring the with just ten "no union" votes. membership of the Puerto Rico Di­ members and their families in The independent association which had long been a fixture at the vision to nearly 5,000. The expan­ Puerto Rico, including the estab­ company withdrew from the bal­ sion of the SIU in Puerto Rico is lishment of a Union clinic in San lot in the face of the obvious de­ in line with the island's increasing Juan. sire of the Texaco employees for SIU representation. The latest victory means that the SIU Puerto Rico Division now holds bargaining rights for the four maj­ or oil companies operating on the Island. It follows on the heels of an SIU triumpb at Esso, in which WASHINGTON—Apparently acting on the urging of physi­ employees of this company voted to join the Union. Other compa­ cians in the employ of West Coast shipping companies, Rep. nies with whom the SIU had con­ George Miller (Dem.-Calif.) has introduced a bill which tracts are Shell and Socony. Thanks to 60 pints of blood donated by Seafarers, Tracy would give the Coast Guard Wright, ID months, son of Seafarer Norman Wright of In the Esso election, the SIU authority to pass on the cific Maritime Association has was up against another "indepen­ physical qualifications of sea­ blocked establishment of the clin­ Houston, is back home with mother, Mrs. Linora Wright, dent" union, the Esso Association, men. The bill drew the immediate ics, under the urging of company and sister Theresa, nine. Blood covered baby's needs in which held the contract for Esso fire of the SIUNA. physicians course of hospital treatment. workers for the past 20 years. The The bill would authorize the head of the Esso Association was Coast Guard to prescribe physical also secretary to the company's re­ standards for the shipboard em­ gional manager. ployment and would also give that An important factor in swinging agency the power to administer Texaco and Esso employees to the the examinations. Once the Coast SIU was the wage and other con­ tract benefits won for other oil Guard had turned a man down, it company employees by the SIU, would be unlawful for the ship­ at the Shell and Socony-Vacuum owner to hire him, and he would be effectively blacklisted from the plants in Puerto Rico. HOUSTON—Emergency blood requirements for a Seafarer's eight-month-old baby here The May 3 Texaco vote was part industry in which he earns his in this city set plans in motion for a chain of SIU Blood Banks on all coasts to supplement living. the main bank in Brooklyn. — The Miller bill is similar in pur­ The baby, now eleVen that similar emergencies could de­ Brooklyn bank has supplied up to pose to the proposed Coast Guard 'profiling" system, first proposed months old and reported do­ plete the Brooklyn blood bank 35 pints in a single emergency. It in 1954 and hasily withdrawn un­ ing fine, is Tracy Wright, son overnight prompted the Union's has serviced the needs of over 200 der a storm of protest from the of Seafarer Norman B. Wright, a decision to set up local banks in Seafarers and their families with maritime unions. That proposal ten-year SIU veteran sailing in the every port. Voluntary donors pro­ almost 800 pints of blood since its cessed through the SIU clinic In inception. would also have given the Coast declc "department. Developments surrounding the Brooklyn have been the regular The plan for a network of SIU Guard absolute authority to deny Houston youngster and the danger source of biood for the past two Blood Banks would make it pos­ seamen the right to sail and a half years. sible for a bank in each port to SIUNA Executive Vice-President NEW YORK —The SIUNA will Morris Weisberger, the secretaryDue to a blood condition, young service all routine needs in its lo­ step up its organizing campaign treasurer of the Sailors Union of Tracy Wright required transfusions cality without drawing on the main on runaway-flag vessels following the Pacific, charged that the Miller totalling 62 pints bank in Brooklyn. This would en­ the dissolution of the Internation­ proposal had been put forth to of blood during able the Brooklyn facility to build al Maritime Workers Union. several short up a reserve toward any large-scalo defeat plans for a system of diag­ The IMWU was originally es­ nostic clinics on the West Coast, periods of hospi­ emergency. At the same time, tablished to carry out in the Unit­ to be run under the Pacific District talization over the Brooklyn will continqe to service ed States the organizing policies last few months. the local needs of the Port of New Welfare Plan. adopted by the International The Brooklyn York as well. as all inland loca­ Weisberger noted that doctors HOUSTON — A regional MTD Transportworkers Federation fol­ bank provided 48 tions where the Union does not maintain any halls. lowing the December, 1958, world­ employed by the steamship compa­ organization has been set up which pints on one occa­ wide boycott of runaway shipping. nies have been actively opposing covers the entire Texas Gulf sion and Seafar­ It is expected that ports such as The IMWU was dissolved follow­ the e.stahllshment of the clinics. Coast, plus Louisiana as far east ers ashore here Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans Wright ing the unanimous adoption of a "This extreme proposal," he said, as Lake Charles. The organization, In Houston do- and Houston, which already have "shows howfar these company called the West Gulf Ports Coun­ resolution by SIU and National nated the balance. established SIU medical clinic faMaritime Union representatives at doctors , will go in order to protect cil, represents approximately 200,Several times in the past, the (Continued on page 13) a meeting on May 3. As was point­ the lucrative fees they receive 000 maritime workers in the area. from the steamship companies." Unions participating in the group ed out in the resolution, the SIU The proposal for a West Coast thus far include the SIU, Marine had withdrawn from the ITF whose policies the IMWU had been system of clinics has been pending Engineers Beneficial Association, established to implement. Further, since October 1, 1957, when the Masters, Mates and Pilots, Inter­ the resolution noted that as a re­ ship operators started making con­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ sult of Federal court and Labor tributions to the clinic fund. Ever tion, the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Board decisions, American mari­ since then, even though the fund Workers, whose members man the The SIU Inland BoatnMin The SIU Industrial Worker time unions are now free to or-" has accumulated $400,000, the Pa- numerous refineries and oil termi­ —Pages 8, 9 -^Page 25 nals in the area, the International .gaiize runaway shipping directly Union of Electrical Workers, the The SIU and three other marine International Union of Operating SIU Safety Department un.ons, the Masters, Mates and SIU Social Security Dep't —Page 7 Pilots, Marine Engineers Beneficial May, 1961 Vol. XXIII, No. 5 Engineers, the Retail Clerks Inter­ —Page 13 national Association and the Of­ Association and International fice Employees Union. Longshoremen's Association, had SIU Medical Deportment As one of its first official ac­ withdrawn from the ITF in protest The Pacific Coast Seoforer —Page 19 against the unfair manner in which tions, the council voted to support —Pages 22, 23 PAUL HALL, President it had suspended the SIUNA, with­ the strike of the Oil Workers SIU Food, Ship Sanitation out a hearing, because of a dispute the Phillips Chemical HEDBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ against Dep't —Page 20 The Great Lakes Seafarer between the SIU of Canada and MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. Company here, a subsidiary of the —Pages 10. 11 the National Union of Seamen of AL MASKIN, CHARLES BEAUMET, ALBERT giant Phillips Petroleum firm. AMATEAU, ARTHUR MARKOWITZ, Staff Great Britain. The Oil Workers have been strik­ Writers. Editorial Cartoon —Page 15 TIUNA President Paul Hall stat­ ing the company for over four • The Fisherman and ed that in the year and a half of months now. Published motiinly at The headquarters Cannery Worker A&G Deep Seo Shipping its operation, the IMWU had per- of the Seafarers international Union, At The officers of the council are: Page 18 • formed valuable services in the iantic Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters C. E. DeFries, MEBA Houston Report —Page 6 District, AFL-CiO, 675 Fourth Avenue, fight on runaway shipping. Brooklyn 33, NY. Tel. HYacinth f-6600. agent; president; J. .E. Williams, Second class postage paid at the Post ILA regional, secretary-treasurer, Before the IMWU dissolution, Office in Brooklyn, NY, under the Act Shipboard News The Canadian Seafarer the NMU had announced that it of Aug. 24, 1912. vice-president; Bob Matthews, SIU -r-Pake 21 —Pa^cs 27, 28, 29, 30' was withdrawing from the AFLHouston agent, executive secreGIO Maritime Trades Department .Jaiy-tre^sur^, SIUNA Fights Move For CC Health Test SIU Establishing Chain Of Biood Banks In All Ports SIU Steps Up Runaway Drive As IMWU Ends MTD Forms West Cult Area Croup INDEX To Departments SEAFARERS LOG • '• '•y f-! �Hajr. im MTD Assails New Marine Study Group WASHINGTON—The Maritime Trades Department of the APLCIO has assailed the composition of the group appointed by Secre­ tary of Commerce Luther Hodges to conduct another study of the maritime industry. No Maritime Members The main union objection to the seven-man committee is the unfamiiiarity with the American mer­ chant marine. Ironically, the only member who has had any connec­ tion with maritime is Eugene Holman, former chairman of Standard Oil of New Jersey who was titular head of the world's largest Ameri­ can-owned runaway-flag fleet. In a letter to Hodges, Paul Hall, president of the MTD, and E. N. Altman, legislative director of the department, pointed out' that the committee bag no member from maritime labor, or for that matter, from American-flag maritime man­ agement. In ad'dition to Holman, the com­ mittee includes Donald K. David, Ford Foundation head; T. V. Houser, former Sears & Roebuck chairman; William P. Foster, head of Olin Mathieson; Herbert Hoover Jr.; Carter Burgess of American Machine & Foundry, and Gen. Al­ fred P. Gruenther, American Red Cross director. The protesting letter declared that the participation of the six non-maritime members of the com­ mittee would be "perfunctory and uninformed." Hodges appointed the commit­ tee to find out "if we are subsi­ dizing mediocrity" in the merchant marine program. The committee's original assignment was to investi­ gate the nation's maritime policy problems, including subsidies, ship construction, research and developmcnt and maritime commercial requirements. Subsidies Are Stressed Since its appointment, the com­ mittee has indicated it will con­ centrate its study in the area of shipping subsidies, one which is of vital concern to seamen's unions and the maritime industry. The American-flag merchant ma­ rine has been studied and probed frequently in the past, but little remedial action has ever been taken by the Government on the basis of such studies. "Project Walrus" was a recent investigation. The new Hodges committee ap­ parently will follow the pattern of previous merchant marine study groups. Consequently the maritime industry is expected to be rather skeptical of the groups findings and recommendations. Welfare, Vacation Offices Moving Seafarers are urged to note a change of address for the SIU Welfare and Vacation plans starting early in June. The two Plans, which have been in the same quarters since 1950, will shift from their pres­ ent location to 17 Battery Place, New York 4, on or about June 5. The move will provide more space" for the expanding services of the two benefit pro­ grams, which have paid out conibined cash benefits of over $25 million to Seafarers and their families. No interrup­ tion in the processing and pay­ ment of claims is expected due to the moving operation. The new telephone number will be WHitehall 3-5950. 8KAWARERS SlU Scholars Pictured here are four of the five winners of the SIU schol­ arships. Top (I. to r.), John Sweeney, Linda Peterson. Bot­ tom (1. to r.), William Walsh, Charles Hogge. Fathers Of Winners SIU Scholarships Co To Seafarer^ Four SIU Children NEW YORK-^Seafarer John R. Sweeney and the children of four Seafarers have been awarded foitr-year SIU college scholarships worth $6,000 each. The fivQ 1961 awards boost the number of SIU scholarships given so far to a total of 43. In addition to Sweeney,^' Miss Edna M. Newby, assistant have been received from several whose home is Mankato, dean, Douglass College, New of the scholarship winners. Minn., the 1961 winners Brunswick, NJ; Dr. Bernard Ire­ Hogge wrote that he and hig land, visiting representative. Col­ family are "extremely pleased that are: lege Entrance Examination Board, I was chosen for this honor. Now Charles B. Hogge, son of New York City; Dr. Elwood C. my plans for continuing studies dean of registration and towards master and doctor degrees Garland L. Hogge, Luthers- Kastner, financial aid. New York Univer­ in engineering can be realized." ville, Md. sity, New York City, and F. D. Miss Peterson wrote to thank Linda P. Peterson, daughter Wilkinson, administrative assistant the SIU Welfare Plan "for both of William E. Peterson, Balti­ School of Engineering and Archi­ my family and myself for awarding more, Md. William J. Walsh, son of William A. Walsh, Savannah, Ga. Harold E. Welsh, son of Harold R. Welsh, New Orleans, La. Both active seamen and children of Seafarers compete for the five annual awards, whose provisions are among the most liberal in the country and allow an unrestricted course of study. Trustees of the program, which began in 1953, base the awards on the recommen­ dations of a panel of educators and college administrators. Sweeney is currently engaged in post-graduate studies at Mankato State College, Mankato, Minn. A former SIU organizer who's been shipping in the deck depart­ Above are the Seafarer par­ ment since 1953, he received a ents of four of this years' bachelor of arts degree from award winners. Top 11. to r.), Carleton College, Northtield, Minn., Garland Hogge, William Pet­ in 1949 and is seeking to complete erson. Bottom (I. to r.), Har­ preparation for the teaching pro­ fession. Married and the father of old Welsh, William Walsh. ^a two-year-old son, he also attend­ ed Goleg Harlech, Harlech, Wales, during 1956-57 on a Ruskin labor scholarship. Named an alternate winner in 1960, Charles Hogge is now com­ pleting his second year of engi­ neering studies at Virginia's Polytechnical Institute, Biacksburg, Va. He's 20 years of age and his father is an SIU tugboatman in Baltimore. Hogge expects to spe­ cialize in aeronautical engineering at VPI. NEW YORK—Danish seamen, Math Or Science Studies whose strike ended May 15, have Miss Peterson is a senior at thanked the SIU for its support. In Notre Dame Preparatory School a cable from Copenhagen to SIUNA President Paul Hall, the Dan­ in Baltimore. An accomplished ish seamen'^unlons expressed ap­ student of music and art, she is preciation for "your fraternal co­ planning college studies in either operation and demonstration of mathematics or science this fall. Her dad is also an SIU tugboatsympathy." The strike of the Danish Sailors man in Baltimore harbor. William J. Walsh, 21, is attend­ and Firemens Unions ended early ing Emory University, Atlanta, this month when the Danish trans­ port unions voted to go back to Ga., and has a medical career in view. He already holds a twowork. The Danish seamen here year associate arts degree from turned to May 15 after ratifying Armstrong College, Savannah. Sea­ their new coneract. farer William A. Walsh has The strike in US ports was sup­ shipped in the SIU steward de­ ported by • American maritime partment since 1951. unions including affiliates of the Harold E. Welsh is an honors SIUNA and the International Long­ course senior at Jesuit High shoremen's Association. School, New Orleans, and is hop­ When the Danish seamen refused ing to pursue a law degree at Loy­ to sail their ships out of New York, ola or St. Louis University. He's shipowners hired scab crews from 18 years old and his father. Sea­ a downtown job agency. farer Harold R. Welsh, has been The seamen were seeking a $43 shipping on SIU vessels since per month wage increase. Shipown­ 1943 in the black gang. ers offered a $13 increase. The new Selection of the winners was contract grants an increase of about based on previous scholastic $20, bringing the current average achievement, extra-curricular and seaman's wage to $145 per month. community activities and per­ However, there is no contract formance on the standard College provision concerning the Danish Entrance Examination Board test. unions' protest on the hiring of The panel which assisted in the seamen in Far East ports at far selection process, concurred in by below union scales. the trustees on May 4, included: DanesThank SlUFor Strike Aid Pave Hire* LOG tecture, Howard University, Wash­ ington, DC. Seamen Dominated Early Awards Of the 43 SIU scholarships awarded to date, 20 have gone to Seafarers and the balance to Sea­ farers' children. Active SIU men predominated among the winners in the early years of the program; currently one of the five annual scholarships is reserved for a Sea­ farer. The 1960 winners also in­ cluded one Seafarer and four children. At presstime, acknowledgments the scholarship." She plans to en» ter Dunbarton College of Holjr Cross in Washington in September. Welch wired that ha was "very happy to receive your most wel« come telegram and I sincerely thank the membership and officers of the SIU for the scholarship award. It means everything to ma and my family. I will do my best to show my appreciation." Sweeney wrote that the scholar­ ship will enable him to continua his education. He hopes to obtain a Masters degree. High Court Rejects Runaway's Appeal WASHINGTON—American operators of runaway shipping suffered a staggering blow when the US Supreme Court an­ nounced on April 24 that it would not consider a runaway operator's bid to escape the-* jurisdiction of US labor laws. SUpreiiie Court's recent action, The court's action indicates their prospects of success are con­ that from now on, the Americanowned runaways will have to deal with US maritime unions through the National Labor Relations Board, just like any American-flag ship operator. The Supreme Court's action came as the result of an appeal by Universe Tankships, Inc., own­ ers of the Liberian-flag Ore Mon­ arch, from a January ruling of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The Pennsylvania courts had refused to enjoin picketing of the vessel, telling the owners to take their complaint to the NLRB. As a result of the ruling, it ap­ pears that maritime unions have clear legal sailing in attempts to organize American-owned runaway shipping. The only legal questions that would need resolving would be whether or not an organizing target meets the conditions of American-ownership and participa­ tion In American foreign com­ merce. In their written brief to the High Court, union attorneys relied heavily on the NLRB's favorable ruling in the Sea Level case. In that instance, the Board took jur­ isdiction over the vessel because of its American ownership and its participation in US foreign trade, even though it is under Liberian registry. Consequently, the Sea Level owners were ordered to cease unfair practices against crewmembers who had joined the SIU. The Sea Level case had been the test thus far of the right of US unions to organize runaway ships. The owners had announced their intention to appeal this ruling to the US courts, but in light of the sidered poor. The runaway operators' prima objective has been to evade the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board so as to obtain immunity from American union contracts and wage scales. The Ore Monarch dispute arose when picket lines were placed around the ship last October in Philadelphia as she was about to unload ore for the Fairless Works of US Steel. The picketing result­ ed from the action of the operator in compelling crewmembers to join the so-called "Global Seamen's Union" as a means of escaping or­ ganization by the International Maritime Workers Union. The own­ ers tlien went to the courts in their unsuccessful bid for an injunction. Runaway Ore Monarch As was pointed out in the union brief, the Ore Monarch, like nu­ merous other runaway ore ships, was built by an American company with American funds borrowed from aji American bank; was reg­ istered in New York under the Liberian fleet; is owned by Liber­ ian corporation which, in turn, is owned and operated by Americans; has a long-term time charter to another American-owned Liberian corporation, the American owners of the chartering corporation being none other than United States Steel. The "Global Seamen's Union," the brief pointed out. was set up only after the IMWU obtained pledge cards from the crew. It was established in the Cayman Islands (the first and only union in that British possession) following which the company signed a "contract" with the new "union." �SEAPARERS Tut Tim How American Flag Ships Are Classified By ABS -By Capt. Milton Williams(Ed. note: This is the fourth in a series of articles written for the SEAFARERS LOG, by Captain Mil­ ton Williams, formerly vice-president and operating manager of Bull Lines. Captain Willtanw, who is now retired, will discuss the various phases of ^American-flag ship operation in these articles from an indepen­ dent management viewpoint.) to any hull and machinery de­ signs which are not based on ex­ perience has been a strict one. This conservative approach has led to idle claims that such an at­ titude impedes progress, but a re­ view of the-great shipbuilding and marine engineering progress will show that this is not the case. When a ship has been built to the requirements of the Bureau and regular inspections are made to insure that she is maintained in "class," she is carried in the American Bureau of Shipping "Record." The "Record" contains list of all ships and their status The above insignia is well-known to all men who go to sea awith the ABS. in ships. To those of us who have frequently hung over the 'Record' Aids Insurers Bide in a bosun's chair trying to be an artist with an oversize . The "Record" also has consid­ brush, we thought they were erable other information which is Bomething the mate invented They may also be stationed in a used by the insurance companies to make life miserable for the port to visit a ship to determine who insure the cargo on the ships. her fitness to go to sea, or to carry If a ship leaves port in a seaworthy deck gang. out other surveys which have to condition and is lost, the ship­ However, to the seaman this is the most important safety factor do with hull machinery or even owner does not have to pay for on the ship aside from the life­ the refrigeration plant. Another the cargo lost. The shipper there­ boats. This is the load line for the function is to examine the condi­ fore takes out insurance on his ship. This load line is assigned tions of assignment of load lines. cargo. The insurance company cannot under the Load Line Act of 1929. Other surveyors are stationed in machinery-building plants many know the condition of every ship. Load Line Limits The large letters "A" and "B" thousands of miles from the yard Since the premium it wants is based on the risk it takes, it checks alongside the disc indicate that where the hull is being built. The surveyors of the Society the ship in the "Record." If she the load line was assigned by the American Bureau of Shipping after not only inspect the construction is not "classed" his premium will the Coast Guard had approved of "classed" vessels but subse­ be very high. Therefore the ship­ proposed limits on how much quently throughout their service owner get double return from his weight may be loaded on the ship. life have them under observation investment In "classing" the ship. You will note that the word during periodical and damage sur­ He is assured that the ship is sea­ "weight" includes cargo, bunkers, veys. The reports of these sur­ worthy and safe for crew and cargo water, stores, dunnage, ballast and veys from all over the maritime and also that insurance company world come to the head office will charge a minimum rate on any other weight. The American Bureau of Ship­ where a study of particular prob­ cargo shipped on his ship. It must be mentioned that clas­ ping is a classification society. lems involving hull, machinery, Classification societies are guardi­ equipment and materials is made sification requires periodic sur­ ans of seaworthiness. We haye to by the technical staff. This staff veys to determliic the condition thank the underwriters for origin­ also reviews many new construc­ of the hull and machinery. In ad­ ating these socities but this con­ tion designs and plans for altera­ dition to examination during drytrol has long since passed from the tions to existing vessels, including docking and at times when vessel underwriters to the general ship­ materials for such work. It com­ is damaged, there are surveys at ping community. As iron and steel piles for consideration of the stated times to look at the boilers, ships supplanted wood and ships technical committees any project­ load line requirement and so forth. increased in size, it was inevitable ed changes in the rules. Thus the Every four years there is a major that such control could not remain rules are really an analysis of ex­ survey at which time all spaces vested in one segment of the in­ perience and enable the society on the ship are opened and in­ dustry, such as the marine under­ to state with assurance the mini­ spected throughout, including all mum standards which should be double bottoms, peaks, holds, lock­ writers. Classification societies control applied. Representing the industry ers, houses, deep tanks and others. the thickness and size of materi­ as it does, and In a real sense the All machinery is opened for a check and examination. Any de­ als going into the building of fects found are corrected at this ships. They assign load lines and time. they survey ships to maintain sea­ 'AH Man' Guards Safety worthiness. In the US, the Amer­ When you see the "AB man" ican Bureau of Shipping is recog­ on board remember he is here to nized under the Merchant Marine make sure your ship is as safe as Act of 1920 as the official classi­ it is possible to make her. fication society so long as it, No matter how much cargo the among other conditions, has no capital stock and pays no divi­ LONDON—The British govern owner built his ship to carry, he dends; in short it must be a non­ ment plans to grant Cunard Lines cannot load beyond the Icid line profit organization. Its manage­ a subsidy for building a successor marks. There may be occasions ment is by representatives of the to the giant luxury liner Queen when the ship takes on additional weight after leaving the dock, sucb chipping industry; that is ship­ Mary. owners, shipbuilders and under­ The legislation would give Cu­ as in a heavy sea when the wells writers. It includes representa­ nard a maximum of $50.4 million are full. The ABS has this in mind tives of the US Government. It toward the $84 million replace­ when designing hull and assigning the Load Line. Even the Ice which was established in 1862 when It ment cost of the famous vessel. was known as the American Ship­ The government would have can form on the houses and rigging masters Association. the power to make up to $9.1 mil­ is taken into consideration. For the uninitiated, we list below Its principal job at the time lion, this an outright, non-repay­ when our famous clipper ships able grant and the re.st in loans. the definition of the letter shown carried our flag to many parts of This would be the first time that on the "marks." As stated above, the world, was- the certification of Great Britain has directly sub­ AB stands for American Bureau. ships' officers, there being no sidized her merchant marine. Aid There are other Societies with laws in this country until 1870 for to the British merchant shipping their letter. LR stands for Lloyds, the licensing of officers or sea­ until this time has consisted of B. V. Bureau "Veritas, etc. low-cost loans and tax deprecia­ men. T F Tropical Fresh Water Allow­ tion allowances. World Wide Offices ance Today the American Bureau The British transport minister F Fresh Water Allowance of Shipping maintains offices told parliament that the US pro­ T Load Line Tropical Zones throughout the world in which vided 58 percent of the construc­ S Summer Load Line there are one or more surveyors tion of the luxury liner the United W Winter Load Line engaged in either shipyards where States. He also noted that France W N A Winter North Atlantic the ship is built or in repair yards subsidizes its merchant fleet, where necessary repairs are made. general public, society's approach Load Line British Plan Cunard Aid May. INI LOG LABOR 'ROUND THR WORLD ECHOES OF WORLD WAR n were revived in i lawsuit against the Finnish Seamen's Union by an engineer because crewmembers refus^ to sail with him. The engineer in question had participated in a Ger* man secret police move to evacuate Nazi agents from Finland as well as pro-Nazi Finns toward the end of World War II. The Finnish Seamen's Union has had a long-standing policy of xtfusing to sail ships if any Nazi agent or collaborator was on board. Con< sequently, when the man was hired as engineer of the ore carrier Outokumpu, the crew walked off the ship. The owners then discharged the engineer so that the crew would take the ship out. The result was that the engineer has filed suit against the seamen's union and its president in an effort to compel them to accept him aboard any ship. The union has pledged to fight the suit and use all its economic weapons, if necessary. They noted that back in 1047 the president of the seamen's union, N. Wallari, had been given a fourmonth prison sentence in a similar case, but that the seamen's union had voted a general strike and successfully won revocation of the prison term. a- THE DIFFICULTIES WORKERS IN MANY LATIN AMERICAN countries face in light of unrestrained inflation are illustrated by figures issued in Argentina as living cost changes. Since 1953, the cost of jiv­ ing has gone up 33 times. Average, wages have risen some 28 times during the same period in the vain attempt to catch up with prices. The net effect has been a decline id the standard of living. Inflation was touched off by an orgy of public spending during the regime of dictator Peron and has continued since because of the fall in world prices of agricultural commodities which Argentina exports and the rise in imports of machinery, equipment and oil. THE IMPACT OF MEXICAN FARM LABOR on employment and wages in the southern and western United States is being taken up by the US Congress. In previous years, as many as a million Mexicans a year have been coming into the US as contract farm labor, with the specific approval of the US Congress. The agreements to bring in the la^ borers are negotiated with the Government of Mexico. Now, however, in light of the protests of US unions and the continuing recession in the United States, the administration is supporting a bill which would specifically require US growers to offer Americans decent wages and conditions. Only if Americans were unavailable at these conditions could Mexicans be imported on a temporary basis. The Department of Labor would have considerable authority over the working condi­ tions and other terms of employment. THE "KANGAROO" COURT IS FAST BECOMING a standard fea­ ture in many Communist countries. Called "social workers' courts," or "comrades courts" they are devices for whipping Into line anybody who doesn't toe the mark. For example, In a typical recent trial in Upper Silesia, Poland, five workers were sentenced to loss of 25 percent of their wages for a six-inuiUh perluil on charges of "sabotaging the social­ ist construction effort." The charges actually dealt with the fact that they had objected to a speed-up in which they would compete with fellow workers to see who could turn out the most production. The top achievement then becomes the standard for all. After the five were sentenced, the workers in the plant attacked the "judges" with the result that ten were arrested by Communist police. The "judges" in question are hand-picked by the factory management and the Com­ munist "unions." 4" 4" 4" EAST GERMANY IS SUFFERING A LABOR SHORTAGE and it's not because of industrial prosperity either. Rather it results from the constant flight of East German workers across the border to West Germany. In the last ten years, over million people have fled East Germany and refugees are still crossing the border at better than 200,000 annually. Half of the refugees are under 25 years of age, which means that the Communist half of Germany is being drained of its labor force. As a result, the East German government is appealing to retired people and housewives to register for jobs in all branches of the eco­ nomy. 511/ Companies Seeking Reserve Fleet Trade-ins WASHINGTON—Transwestern Associates, an SlU-contracted company, has exchanged its tanker 88 Transwestern for the former Morrhacport, a C-3, according to the Maritime Administration. 8 e v e r a other 8IU-contracted compa­ ping firms seeking to exchange nies have indicated that they obsolete vessels for larger ships is intend to exchange vessels now in operation for ships in the US Na­ tional Defense Reserve Fleet. Being Converted The Mormacport is currently undergoing conversion, but com­ pany officials were unable to say at this time what kind of trade the new vessel will be engaged in. The company operates the Trans India and the Trans Orient in the grain trade. The two ships were formerly in the Ore Line fleet. Among the SlU-contract«d ship­ Alcoa Steamship Co., which plans to swap C-ls for C-2s or C-3s. Globe Waterways Corp.; Marine Carriers Corp.; Intercontinental Transport C., Inc.; Waterman SS Corp., ' and Oceanic Petroleum Carriers have indicated a desire to trade for ships in the Govern­ ment Reserve Fieet. Bull Lines is swapping the Hil­ ton and Carolyn, two Libertys, for two C-4s, the Marine Fox and Ma­ rine Panther. The firm also plans to exchange two other Libertys for the la'«:r C-4s. �Mar, un SEAFARERS Seafarers Double Award Winners Pace Five LOG Bull Lines Changes Owners; Company Will Upgrade Fleet NEW YORK—It's sale having been completed to the Kulukundis interests, Bull Lines is activating plans to improve its fleet through the construction of combination containergeneral cargo ships, based on C-4 mollifications. The company, which will-*' continue to operate under the the newer ships will be able to larger vessels are presently used A. H. Bull standard, expects carry as much break-bulk cargo only sporadically during the su­ C'rewmembers of Seatrain Louisiana and company officials display safety award to vessel for six-month accident-free record. Seatrain fleet also won sanitation award from Public Health Service. In photo (I. to r.) are: E. Witzke, DM; Billy Provost, BR; R.C. Chapdelaine, Seatrain labor relations director; I. Hansen, company safety director; Smokey Schreiner, chief cook; Jim Moxey, quartermaster; Billy Russell, baker. Farm Export Speed-Up Will Boost US Shipping WASHINGTON—A bill authorizing an extra $2 billion in 1961 for the sale of farm surplus products overseas was signed into law last month, giving the US merchant marine one of its biggest boosts in manyt years, and assuring the US and Poland, among other nations. job opportunities for US sea­ The current programs are ex­ men. The legislation provides an ex­ tra $180,000 for ocean transporta­ tion of the surplus, and a big chunk of that sum will go for American-flag shipping, primarily to bulk carriers, thanks to the '50-'50 law. The original authorization for farm surplus export for 1961 was $1.5 billion. Most of this moitey was earmarked for a three-year agreenient with India. A large part of the $2 billion will go to Pakistan under a four year agreement. Nationalist China (Taiwan) and Indonesia will also receive food shipments under the expanded program. Tiie 1961 "foor for peace" pro­ gram, called for recently by Pres­ ident Kennedy, will use about $6()0 million of the new funds. Included In the "food for peace" plan are proposed farm products ship­ ments to Brazil (under a longterm agreement); Chile, Israel, Paraguay, United Arab Republic pected to use up the great buik of the total $3.5 billion appropria-, tion. Under the "50-50" law, at least hqlf of all government-financed cargoes must sail on American bottoms. It is estimated that the American merchant marine will get at least $100 million more this year out of the $180 million al­ lotted for ocean transportation in the extra appropriation. An earlier boost to maritime came when the International Co­ operation Administration ordered all cargoes to be carried on US bottoms where the United States pays the freight. If the aid car­ goes are carried by foreign-flag ships, the receiving country'pays the freight costs. The long term farm surplus agreements such as the current one with India and the proposed new ones with Pakistan and Bra­ zil, will help relieve shortages cre­ ated by poor crop conditions in those countries. momentarily to receive permission from the Federal Maritime Board to trade some old Libertys for larger C-4 type vessels. The Hilton and the Carolyn have been nominated for ex­ change for more modern ships. The two Libertys will be traded for the Marine Fox and the Ma­ rine Panther, both of which are C-4s. Company officials said they in­ tend to secure two more C-4s in exchange for additional Libertys. Another addition to Bull Lines service to Puerto Rico is a trailership operation. The Federal Mari­ time Board has approved Bull Lines' time charter of the recent­ ly-built MV Floridian and MV New Yorker. The C-4 exchange program is being conducted under the Gov­ ernment sponsored plan to up­ grade the US non-subsidized mer­ chant fleet. The Marine Fox and the Marine Panther come from the US National Defense Reserve Fleet. Bull Lines plans to modify the C-4s to enable them to carry be­ tween forty-eight and 178 contain­ ers of 35-foot lengths. In addition. as the present C-2s carry when fully loaded. Increased employment abroad Bull Lines ships ^is the prospect for Seafarers when the expansion program is in full swing. The Lib­ ertys involved in the trade for the Sea Unions Back Return Of Tankers To US Flag WASHINGTON—Support for a bill which would allow Standard Oil of California to transfer back runaway-flag tankers for US-flag domestic service was voiced by spokesmen for the SIUNA and the-*^ Marine Engineers Beneficial the major unorganized oil company Association at Senate Com­ fleets. merce Committee hearings here. The proposal, which would in­ volve as many as six modern USbuilt tankers, has been attacked by the Maritime Administration, by Standard Oil of New Jersey, by some of the independent tanker operators, and by John Collins, spokesman for company unions in MEB A, MM&P Plan Drive Against Runaway Ships NEW YORK—The National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots have launched a joint drive to obtain union contracts and conditions for-*' deck and engine department assistants, while recruiting the rest officers employed in run­ of their runaway ship crews from away-flag fleets. In announcing the drive, spOkesiiieii fur the officers unions also revealed that they are activating long-pending proposals to work toward establishing one union for all licensed officers. The primary target of the cam­ paign will be some 250 runaway ships owned by American-flag operators with whom the officers' unions have contracts. It was pointed out that many of the ships' officers of these run­ away vessels are American citizens. It is a common practice for Ameri­ can owners of runaway tonnage to employ American skippers, chief mates, chief engineers and 1st gar season, and for single voy­ ages, while the C-4s and the char­ tered trailerships will be used in reguiar berth operations between Puerto Rico and the mainland. Present Bull Line C-2s will be put on a Mediterra;;iean run. foreign sources. Heading up the organizing eam= paign is Captain Thomas F. O'Callaghan of the MM&P, secretarytreasurer of the mates local union for the Baltimore-Philadelphia area. The organizing program was drafted and approved at a two day meeting in New York attended by members of a top-level bi-union policy corninittee. The merger proposals stem from long-standing approval of merger by the memberships of both unions. With the two unions now working jointly on negotiating and organ­ izing, the time is appropriate to work out details for merger. Strong backing for the measure came from Morris Weisberger, sec­ retary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and executive vice-president of the SIUNA. He pointed out that California Stand­ ard has long been under SUP con­ tract and that the action would increase employment for West Coast seamen. "That is why the SUP supports this bill and will support every effort by anybody to bring more ships under the American flag." He added that opponents of the bill were identified with the oper­ ation of runaway ships. SIUNA President Paul Hall gave approval to the bill provided that the vessels were restricted to car­ rying the products of California Standard and other limitations were placed on their operation. He too, questioned whether op­ ponents of the iheasUfe were genu­ inely concerned over an American merchant marine, noting that com­ panies such as Esso had heavy in­ vestments in foreign-built runaway tonnage. Hall advocated that the partic­ ular vessels involved be restricted to the hauling of their own prod­ ucts. Ed Altman, president of the MEBA, also attacked critics of the measure, declaring that "their op­ eration of runaway-flag vessels has contributed greatly to the decline of the American m e rc h a n t maiine ..." fieocum fiBws FAMINF WI7FI FUGS WHBAT PUFCHASBS . , ,. F/?OM CANADA AND A^i/Sy/ZAL/A ^ NEWS HEADLINES ba,lX IN REVIEV/ "-X AFTB/Z SUCC^ OF U.S. MAH^IN'GFACB WGHn PLANS STBP'UP IN ^FFNPlNSfOPSPACFF/^C^Pl» {C ALGERIA FBACF PeOBPAL CDMtAUNiCA(tfOi^ COMMISSION HEAD izoAsrs reuBAisioN BROAVCASTBRB..^ WAfZNE THEM OF LOSS OF UCBNS0S GToPS FIGNVNG ^ PRoeMAMS n-ru /ppna IN /A/ COVrnM.* VON'I TVWT IMPROVE, iMPSinx/p ^EmPAl imUIGgM^ ^ tN LAOS vymRBOS ON &ZIOPLE AFTER. HUMtLIAVN& TEOL OF Moh"OF COUM7liY0 FAIUJREOF CIA'DIRECTBO i r . CUBANUPRISINGAGAINSTCA^NO* _ wWA * FROSPBCTS BRKSHt, VSGAULlE.aZJJSHES ArrEMPfBD PEJbur OF FRENCH FOREIGN IB3ION.,, LEG/PV MAN BBVtSeANDBD. ! �•- • ' -/>•-'"• face Ss ';r -ir-r.-'TT-vr v.< Tr... SEAFARERS May. J»n LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SRIPPINO ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep'Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) April 1 Through April 30, 1961 After a very strong showing in the month of March, ship­ ping in the deep-sea segment of the District fell back again in April. The April results were contrary to the usual sea­ sonal trend. Normally April is the start of the slack period for tankers, the over-all shipping picture usually improves. A significant decline in ship calls at US ports appears to be largely responsible for the shipping drop. Payoffs were off by nine from last month's 138 total. In all, there were 21 less ships than last "month's 489 vessel-calls. Oddly enough class C shipping more than held its o\vn, despite the slump. A total of 275 clas^C ratings got ship­ board jobs, one more than the 274 of March, leaving class A and B to absorb all of the loss. This is a good sign since it indicates that cla.ss A and B men are feeling no pres.sure. Otherwise they would have used their seniority to throw in for the jobs taken by the "C" men. The total of jobs shipped In April, 2,240, compares un­ favorably with the 2,689 shipboard posts filled in March. Class A registered-on-the-beach totals stands at 2,219, or actually less than the jobs shipped during the month, giv­ ing class A men a very favorable job opportunity ratio. In the port-by-port breakdown. New York and Houston spreadeagled the field, shipping 850 jobs between them, approximately 38 percent of all the jobs in the District. The two ports also had the bulk of ship calls, as i? to be ex­ pected. In the new class 1-S category, which is chief stewards only, all ports registered 52 men and shipped 21. Since this is the first month that the 1-S system has been in effect throughout the district, it is too early to tell how the new registration procedure is working out. Ship Atfivify Poy Sign In Ofh Ont Tront. TOTAL Beiten 7 New York. .. , 3S Pkiladelpkia .. 4 Rattimero ....14 Norfolk 2 Jocktonvlllo .. 6 Miami 1 Mobile . 12 New Orleani..1A Houston 12 Wilmington ... 0 Son Francisco.. 8 Seattle ...... 9 3 U 1 6 1 0 0 5 U 4 0 6 9 TOTALS 67 129 8 35 26 12 19 22 . 11 14 44 55 10 10 6 272 18 89 31 32 22 28 12 31 76 71 10 24 24 468 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 S ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 2 2 2 16 0 13 0 7 0 6 9 1 2 2 4 6 0 3 3 44 36 69 22 127 1 45 80 21 146 1 15 28 14 14 29 23 0 5 3 7 11 0 6 6 1 1 0 1 11 4 1 36 10 58 1 28 7 45 1 33 13 22 3 15 19 16 9 18 0 1 5 9 3 4. 16 2 8 4 9 0 2 4 9 7 0 5 0 0 3 8 11 2 3 5 4 11 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 37 21 36 2 13 17 7 0 7 2 9 6 9* 1 2 5 60 14 107 40 33 29 59 17 105 3 17 20 6 16 22 0 55 32 67 24 123 1 37 68 18 123 2 33 34 19 7 25 8 19 0 6 3 2 14 0 8 11 7 13 2 9 4 3 22 15 ' 19 3 37 2 14 8 24 16 4 42 5 31 14 12 14 32 3 16 12 12 11 24 12 6 31 15 16 6 1 37 1 71 108 1 194 199 345 91 1 635 ~10""131"130^ 1301163 317 93 1 573 15 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattl" TOTALS TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 3 13 1 1 1 3 0 2 11 13 127 29 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 0 1 45 1 19 0 0 16 0 0 4 0 0 2 2 7 5 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 2 2 36 5 8 0 1 9 107 22 0 8 123 0 0 33 1 3 6 14 2 11 2 11 42 4 5 31 1 16 23 32 6 31 5 28 37 |~70 573 194 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 20 3 19 6 12 2 2 0 4 6 13 169 69 110 32 211 2 10 50 62 27 11 51 0 12 13 8 0 8 0 65 36 71 17 124 60 1 2 20 38 13 0 20 .4 0 9 0 8 4 4 14 8 18 27 2 1 0 . 3 6 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 I 2 43 21 5 44 18 0 7 2 4 3 8 23 34 65 94 26 178 9 138 58 92 7 43 20 0 156 29 21 23 61 6 31 9 15 25 0 1 2 2 4 3 24 2 2 2 11 84 19 4 8 86 20 13 37 4 20 23 4 8 8 70 |~837 292 433 122 r847 25 110 175 1 310 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 2 12 22 62 17 1 11 35 6 13 7 3 0 0 6 23 13 67 26 62 1 9 3 17 1 26 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL A 2 B 6 3 1 a Q 0 2 4 2 1 3 0 6 4 16 4 6 1 88 3 4 41 19 64 21 56 11 22 15 40 4 7 12 23 88 40 0 3 4 71 1 8 0 5 2 3 4 0 0 8 1 0 0 4 18 8 26' 0 0 26 1 1 31 0 15 7 22 5 21 5 31 0 0 2 3 2 1 5 3 10 2 7 14 5 14 0 2 2 4 10 1 4 3 8 2 6 0 4 0 6 0 5 6 6 5 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 33 2 4 9 5 22 6 5 7 14 0 6 33 14 1 4 43 11 5 26 12 7 59 1 22 15 38 1 41 38 10 11 22 59 3 33 17 S3 22 77 16 15 31 0 9 108 0 i 108 31 0 2 1 3 4 8 0 7 0 7 4 3 8 15 2 4 5 11 7. 15 11 20 4 1 8 24 30 1 2 12 9 22 1 22 2 1 4 30 2 12 7 21 3 35 6 6 16 1 44 1 9 6 ix 44 16 4 4941 18 ~15S ' 89 1 262 77 300 51 428 16 124 92 1 232 9 43 76 1 98 428 232 3 ALL 16 2 96 iz 19 1 50 i 4 20 1 0 lO. 0 0 35 6 8 88!! 8 96 13 3 0 20 SI 4 "95~~350~ 49 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 10 20 5 22 T 15 2 3 "'4 0 92 16 140 6 41 30 77 23 151 32 39 0 0 12 2 34 3 6 3 9 75 27 22 58 11 57 7 2 51 1 13 0 28 2 9 2 3 7 4 4 15 0 17 3 . 11 1 3 3 6 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 38 0 26 5 5 52 7 4 3 7 93 15 142 3 22 119 34 22 20 45 41 13 91 7 37 2 141 37 9 21 13 3 18 33 2 1 2 4 7 11 < 22 0 0 56 5 27 3 3 4 71 2 2 2 9 17 12 16 6 11 98 1 7581142 427 69 1 638 28 143 108 1 275 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A |B|i HH 1 Sfk mm ^^9 u, m Registered CLASS B I Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 1 2 3 ALL 1-S 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 Bos 6 0 1 1 3 1 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 1 N.Y .... 12 22 11 60 105 2 4 26 32 5 13 4 48 70 2 24 3 19 Phil 3 3 1 4 11 0 0 .8 8 1 4 0 7 0 7 7 0 2 1 Bal 8 8 7 17 40 1 2 11 14 3 10 6 16 35 1 9 1 7 Nor 6 2 0 12 1 4 2 2 5 0 1 0 3 4 1 8 9 0 Jac 2 6 1 2 11 ! 1 1 5 7 2 2 1 4 5 9 1 0 4 Mia 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 Mob 3 7 4 20 34j 0 0 14 14 0 4 3 21 28 0 19 1 18 No 4 15 13 69 lOl' 2 1 37 40 2 17 7 40 66 2 32 0 30 Hou 5 22 11 38 76 2 5 33 40 1 16 14 39 70 0 0 42 42 Wil 2 0 3 4 9 1 0 4 5 1 2 2 7 0 3 2 3 0 S.F 2 3 7 10 22 0 3 10 13 1 6 7 15 29 0 12 1 11 Sea 3 9 5 10 27 1 3 15 i9 6 4 9 9 28 6 16 2 8 "52~"99" 64 242~ I'457 11 TOTALS 22 169 1 202 "84 ~~50" 2or 1 356 1 13 9 160"|ri82 Port 1-9 2r~ TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 CLASS GROUP 1 GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL A C ALL 1-fl 1 2 2 2 B 6 1 18 0 3 13 1 1 4 0 2 2" 11 4 13 1 25 70 59 21 87 196 4 54 0 24 24 25 119 29 7 43 1 7 0 8 26 0 0 0 0 9 7 14 6 5 7 12 0 12 77 20 12 33 2 2 35 46 12 3 29 34 0 2 9 2 2 8 1 3 4 3 16 0 3 2 3 3 5 0 0 3 9 1 9 9 2 13 1 3 5 0 7 5 23 3 6 2 1 2 9 0 2 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 67 6 28 53 fo 0 6 18 7 32 0 10 10 6 19 0 0 14 66 32 14 112 14 38 25 108 185 3 56 1 52 d 14 0 71 9 17 21 20 11 19 39 0 2 2 70 42 2 114 13 0 17 2 17 4 6 0 7 7 3 '7 4 3 2 7 4 0 0 35 1 53 3 12 12 15 4 13 6 8 0, 12 121 29 1 0 27 58 1 6 6 4 11 0 16 14 4 15 . 19 14* 28 0 2 12 109 "^9~! 196"! 249 ~1S2 107 1 645 102 194 PlM 24 29 1 107 356 5 2 100 o' SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE *STEWARD GRAND TOTALS • Tl^e GROUP 1 2 3 199 345 91 95 350 49 151 64 242 445 759 382 ALL 1 635 i 494 1 457 |1586 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 10 31 131 1 271 18 155 89 1 262 11 22 169 1 202 39 208 388 1 735 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 163 317 93 77 300 51 105 50 201 345 667 345 ALL 1 573 1 428 1 35$ 11357 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 2 3 1 15 71 108 16 124 92 9 160 13 44 204 360 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL A ALL 1 292 433 122 70 573 194 70 1 837 28 37 1 194 5 98 428 232 98 | 758 142 427 69 43 46 1 232 9 2 100 107 356 182 107 1 645 296 109 329 1j 182 5 73 183 275 1357 608 275 |224U 730 969 520 11 608 19 ALL I 847 1 638 1 734 12219 total?, are topluded in the grand total of group 1, steward. For A breakdown on. 1-s shipping, see steward department section of the report. ^ GROUP 1 2 3 25 .110 175 24 143 108 24 29 196 73 282 479 ALL 1 310 1 275 1 249 1 834 �Hint, IMl SEAFARERS fag* ScTes LOG Port Council Hits Power Grab By Vfaterfronf Commission Jos Alrlni, Safety Director More aloint Safety Action Seen More shippinr companies seem to be coming around to the idea that they're never going to get any real results from their safety programs by shutting out the workers involved. It's no secret that tnanagement has traditionally regarded the safety field as its own "private ballpark", as an area where the union and the working peo­ ple directly affected should have the smallest role possible. At last month's regional conference of the National Safety Council's Marine Section, here in New York, several shipping industry speakers finally admitted that more of the crews—more unlicensed men—have to be brought into the operation of their company safety set-ups in order to make these programs work. It just can't be done any other way. If the men aren't taken into account, the program can only work around them and won't hit home. This is why when the SIU Joint Safety Program was first set up, and since then, it's operated on one basis all along: It can operate with some degree of success only where there's proper teamwork and cooperation between the companies, the Union and the men on the •hips. One other idea that still crops up at these meetings is the notion that a screening system for seamen patterned after the Coast Guard's •1954 "profiling" scheme can somehow eliminate all the accident and even health problems abroad ship. The rejected "profiling" propoi^al was based on a vague collection of physlcal-mental-moral require­ ments designed to keep everybody but a "superman" group out of the Industry. Those behind it figured "Superman" wouldn't trip on a ladder or on the deck like any ordinary human being and this would •olve everything. Maritime unions and a large part of the Industry rallied to beat down this schema but it comes up now and then again. A new version has been offered by Rep. Miller of California in a biil submitted to Congress recently. The California label is important because the West Coast affiliates of the SIU are right now trying, together with the companies, to start up a medical clinic operation as a part of a joint health and safety program. (See story on Page 2—Ed.) * * y Makeshift "benches", fruit crates, overturned buckets and the like •eem to be the favorite equipment for doing painting or other work on overheads. Railings are also used for support, and with the same result. The men who use this kind of gear generally wind up with an accident most of the time because the ship takes a roll or a rickety crate collapses. There are several good designs used aboard ship for a 24" to 36" one or two-sjep ladder that has a wide surface for isafety and stability. Some are commercial items and others can be made by any carpenter from available lumber on the ship. AVOID USING MAKESHIFTS! * » • According to some recent testimony before a House Merchant Ma­ rine subcommittee, another cutback in the already-reduced firefightIng force at the Panama Canal Zone is going to make it mighty tough to handle shin or dock fires in the Canal area, especially with certain kinds of cargo. The latest cut from 13Vi to 10 fire stations means that the Canal's firefighting force is about 70 percent smaller than a few years ago. Since this force covers military as well as civilian installations along the whole length of the Canal, it ought to cause some concern. It's been said. In fact, that since the Canal government has no legal man­ date to supply fire protection for shipping, a ship might simply be ordered out to sea to be sunk in case of a lire. {Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can he submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SIU Safety Honors For Semmes TRENTON—Organized labor in the New York-New Jersey area Is conducting an allout fight against efforts by the bi-state Waterfront Commission to expand its power over harbor workers. The scene of the legislative records from ever holding jobs $15,000,000, contributed by water­ battle shifted to the New with waterfront unions or their front employers, in the past seven Jersey State Assembly late welfare or vacation plans. Scotto years, but still claims that crime last month after New York's Gov ernor Nelson Rockefeller signed into law amendments which would increase the jurisdiction of the Waterfront CommLssion if carried in New Jersey. The bills pertaining to the com mission must be approved by the legislatures of both New York and New Jersey. The New Jersey Assembly held a day-long hearing on the amend­ ments April 28. Representatives of the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity, of the Maritime Trades Depart ment, AFL-C?10, warned the as semblymen that the Waterfront Commission bill could set up a "super-state" under the guise of protecting longshoremen from criminal influence. AFL-CIO Pres ident George Meany had previous ly informed the governors and legislature of both New York and New Jersey of his opposition to the measures. No action by the New Jersey Legislature is expected until June, A week prior to the New Jer­ sey hearing, the Port Council met in New York and reiterated its de termination to fight the proposals Anthony Scotto, of the ILA, Port Council president, pointed out that AFL-ClO state bodies in both New York and New Jersey were op posed to the extension of Water front Commission powers. The Port Council consists of 27 international unions representing more than 150,000 waterfront workers in the Port of New York area. The pending legislation would permit the Waleilronl Uumniission to register workers In categories of work not presently included In its powers. It would also make it a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or prison, for anyone to attempt to "interfere" with registered dock workers in the performance of their duties. This last provision would give the commission sweeping author­ ity to Intei'fere In the legitimate strike and picketline activity of any one or more of the unions whose members work in the har­ bor. The commission also is seeking to bar men and women with police Food Plan Wins Reefer Box Repairs Crewmembers of the Raphael .Semmes (Sea-Land) display SIU award for six-month accident-free record after presen­ tation by SIU Safety Joe Algina (left) at Port Newark. The Semmes Is one of almost 50 SIU ships to receive an •ward during the past year. Crewmen pictured (I. to r.), •re Seafarers Ai Silva, bosun, and Bill Yarn, steward; chief mate F. Worthy and J. Cook, AB. HOUSTON—The SIU Food and Ship Sanitation Department swung into action here recently when the SS Penn Mariner (Penntrans) came into port with several beefs on food spoilage. The Food Plan learned that a considerable amount of fiuits, vegetables and other perishable foods were lost during some re­ cent voyages because of faulty in­ sulation in refrigeration compart­ ments. The Union then notified the c^pany that repairs would have to be made on the reefeV boxes. The company started work on the most serious repair jobs immedi­ ately, and a general overhaul and renewal of the refrigerators was scheduled. noted that this goes far beyond the Landrum-Griffin bill which has a provision barring persons from holding Union office if they have a felony conviction within the past five years. SIU president Paul Hall told the Assemblymen in Trenton that the Commission grossly misrepre­ sented facts at the hearing. Vin­ cent J. Murphy, New Jersey State Federation of Labor president noted that the Commission "is seeking to expand its activities to areas never before controlled by it." Scotto pointed out that at the MTD meeting before the hearing that the Commission has spent is widespread in the harbor and ia seeking more money. Out of the commission's annual $2 million budget, some $1.5 mil­ lions are spent on salaries, includ­ ing $17,500 a year for each of th« waterfront commissioners. Bill Johnson of the Dock Build­ ers Union; Steve Leslie of Local 23 of the International Union of Op­ erating Engineers, and Capt. Wil­ liam Bradley, ILA president, urged port council members at the pre­ hearing meeting to oppose the bill. John O'Rourke, president of Joint Council 16 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, strong­ ly supported the port council stand against the legislation. Bioomfleid 100 Percenters After Lucile Bloomfield won 100 percent rating in PHS sani­ tation inspection fourth year running, award was displayed | by (I. to r.), Wilbur Purdy, chief cook, Ben M. Bloomfield, i company president and Horry Huston, chief steward. The United Rubber Workers and the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. have agreed to a new contract cov­ ering 18,000 workers in eight plants, calling for a wage increase of 7.5 to 14.5 cents an hour de­ pending on job classification and plant, an added holiday and im­ proved supplement unemployment benefits. The SUB improvements extend benefits 39 weeks in keep­ ing with new Federal legislation, increase by $5 the maximum SUB payment and permit seniority em­ ployees on layoff more than two years to take separation pay in a lump sum instead of continuing on layoff status with seniority rights. Women's coat and suit manufac­ turers in New York have agreed to a two-year contract extension covering 45,000 members of the In­ ternational Ladies Garment Work­ ers Union in the metropolitan area. The package provides wage in­ creases averaging 14 cents an hour and increases in payments into re­ tirement and health and welfare funds. * * * Members of the International As­ sociation of Machinists have been cautioned not to "moonlight" — work at two jobs—by union offi­ cials who pointed out that the prac­ tice has become a serious threat to working conditions and is con­ tributing to unemployment. Offi­ cials said it was ironic that labor's achievement of a 40-hour week has enabled some workers to take ex­ tra jobs at the expense of other workers. Many of them "earn a fair week's pay, at union scale on their regular jobs," 1AM officials said. Check Links Of Attorneys Members of the Union, in­ cluding Seafarers in the hospi­ tals, come into contact with lawyers or their representatives from time to Jime. To protect the interests of this Union and the membership. Seafarers should check out any statement made to them by a lawyer that he is the attorney for the Un­ ion or represents the Union in any capacity. Such statements should be immediately checked with the port agent or the local welfare representative. �Vi^"'.e '.•'is-' -- '• • rage Bchl SEAFARERS lUy. INl LOS ' ^-.:r .>./:. SIX7 INZ.A / Lakes IBU Signs Three New Firms Gatco TQ Be IBU-Contracted DETROIT — The newly-formed Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Work­ ers Region of the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union opened its organ­ izational drive in the Lakes area by signing three operators to firsttime contracts, reports Lakes Re­ gional Director Robert Jones. The three new contracted firms are Thornton Construction, Han­ cock, Mich., Bueschliner and Smith, of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and Hydro Dredging Co., Port Clinton, Ohio. The new pacts were signed late last month. The Great Lakes Region of the IBU was established last month through merge, of the Dredge The three brothers (insets) above are Gatco tugboatmen Workers Union and the Tug Work­ ers Union, both of them SlU-affiliout of Wilmington, NC. One of Gatco's tugs, the Alabama, ated. Members of the two unions Is also show^. Tugmen of the firm voted 84-14 for SlU-IBU voted by overwhelming m.irgins for representation. the establishment of the Great Lakes Region and for affiliation with the IBU. The merger had been recom­ mended by the officers of the two unions as providing added strength and organizing resources. Conse­ quently, the success in organizing the three new companies is the first dividend resulting from the NEW YORK—A finding that members of the SIU's Railway recent merger. Jones said that the Great Lakes Marine Region should be covered by the Seafarers Welfare IBU Region is working on an all- Plan has been issued by the impartial chairman of the three out drive to organize all dredge man panel selected to dealt^ and tug operations and allied ma­ with pending welfare issues railway marine workers were rine workers as well. At present, in the railway marine con­ anxious for coverage by the plans of the unions involved and were the Union has the names of eight tract. unorganized companies which are Dr. Donald Shaughnessy, in re­ willing to have pending wage IHT targets for organizing efforts. In porting on the results of discus­ creases earmarked for welfare pur­ addition, all members in all Lakes sions on welfare Issues of railway poses. "These two factors must, in the ports have been asked to report harbor workers, declared that the the names of any companies in best solution of the issue was that opinion of the impartial chairman^ their area which have no union the employers involved should be­ be given consideration of the high­ contracts. come signatories to the Seafarers est priority. For the reasons given, it was not found possible to extend Plan. The finding was another impor­ them the coverage they wanted . . . tant step forward in the fight of unless their employers become sig­ the RMR for proper welfare pro­ natories to the union's plans . . ." Shaughnessy also ruled out the tection for railway marine work­ charging of any administrative fees ers. Shaughnessy similarly found that mates and engineers should be by the companies for administer­ covered by the deep-sea plans of ing welfare benefits. Very Limited Coverage their respective unions. Up until now, the railway ma­ Need Central Plan rine workers have had minimal In his findings, Dr. Shaughnessy insurance coverage, with no pro­ pointed out that it was not feasible tection for themselves or their to set up a separate plan for the families in such areas as hospital, railway workers group which could surgical, disability and maternity adequately meet their needs. benefits, other than the hospital He noted that the group of some treatment they were entitled to 660 men was too small for effi­ from the Public Health Service. Dr. Shaughnessy had been cient, low-cost administration and funds would not be adequate to named as impartial member of the provide them with effective cov­ panel under the terms of the har­ erage. bor strike settlement in January. Further, Shaughnessy noted, the He was selected by Secretary of Labor Arthur Goldberg, Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Mayor The activities of the various Robert F. Wagner of New York inland boatmen, railroad marine City. The three officials had par­ tugs, deep sea tugs arid harbor ticipated in the meetings which craft under the SIU banner are led to the settlement of the harbor dealt with here. The SIU fam­ strike, with the settlement specify­ ily includes various groups of ing the appointment of a group to boatmen throughout the nation work out the welfare issues. —on the Atlantic and Gulf It is expected that the railroads Coasts, on the Mississippi and will contest the Shaughnessy find­ Ohio Rivers, the Great Lakes ing in an attempt to delay the and in Pacific Coast ports. These craft operate in support application of SIU Welfare Plan of deep sea shipping and sup­ coverage to the railroad tugmen. Meetings between the railroads plement such shipping in eonand the SIU Railroad Marine Re­ fined waters. Their activities gion are being continued in an ef­ Tom Grimes, IBU shopman concern all seafaring trades. with Custis Bay, Philly, feeds fort to gain union welfare cover­ cats at pierside. age for tugmen. , .. . Panelist Proposes RR's Adopt SIU Welfare Plan Members Elect Delegates To 1st IBU Convention NEW YORK—Voting by the membership within the Inland Boatmen's Union for delegates to the IBU's convention at headquarters this month ended last week and rank-and-fileelected committees were tal--*^ lying the ballots at press time. John G. Provitera and Edward B. The results will be sent to Pulver. elected candidates and all ports The six IBU convention nominees as soon as the tally is completed. from the Great Lakes Region are: The IBU has been alloted 10 Max Tobin, Harold F. Yon, Robert delegates while the Railway Ma­ Affleck, Donald Gallagher, "Patrick rine Region and the newly-affil­ J. Finnerty and Joseph Miller. iated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Ballot By Mail Region will send three delegates Each member in the IBU and eac?h, in addition to the executive its two regions was sent a ballot board and the Regional director which went to his last known ad­ from each Region, in accordance dress. A covering letter of instruc­ with the IBU constitution. tion accompanied each ballot which Names of Nominees informed the member of the voting A total of eleven IBU members' period and the proper Post Office names were placed on ballots box to which the ballot should he mailed to Inlandboatmen in all sent. ports for the secret mail referen­ The tallying committees were dum. Five RMR members' names voted in by the rank and file of appear on the ballot to be voted by the IBU, the RMR and the GLTthat Union's members and six men &DR during special meetings from the Great Lakes Tug and earlier this month. Yhe ballots were Dredge Region (GLT&DR) are vy­ collected for the IBU and each ing for the three delegate posts Region by the committeemen with alloted to each of the Regions. the secretary-treasurers. The IBU members whose names The IBU convention is expected appeared on the ballot, were: Dan­ to place considerable emphasis on iel Behrens, John Blanchfleld, E. A. continuing organizing, particularly DuBose, Martin Gould, Raymond in such areas as the rivers, where Herold, Frank McHale, Robert there is a large group of underpaid Matthews, William E. Peterson, Al­ and unorganized boatmen operating bert C. Repsch, Joseph Trainor tugs and barges on the inland wa­ and Steven Zubovich. terways. The five delegate-nominees from The convention will be held the RMR were Howard F. Brower, May 22 at SIU headquarters, 675 Waiter A. Mielnicki, C." T. Murreil, Fourth' Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. Receives Sizable IBU Benefit IBU Man's Pets Ben Cundiff (left), deckfiand on ferry Jersey Shore, receives benefit check for $1,334.20 from IBU's Joe Trainor, at Philly. Money covered hospital expenses for Cundiff's wife. IBU Crew To Man New Tank Barges BOSTON—A newly IBU-contracted concern, National Ma­ rine Service, Inc., will place the first of five newly-designed twin-container tank barges in service next month, accord­ ing to an announcement by ments. Such an arrangement will the company. The barges, which will he permit the use of one of the sec­ operated on the Mississippi River and other inland waterways, have two container sections—an inner one with three compartments and an outer section with six compart­ tions on an outgoing trip while the other one can he utilized on a re­ turn trip, thereby doing away with the necessity of cleaning the vessel before taking return-trip cargo. �SEAFARERS May, Iftl IBU-Contracted Ferry Co. Is Largest In The World At Curtis Bay April IBU Benefits Reported At $7,972 NEW ORLEANS—Gulf and East Coast SIU Inland Boatmen received $7,972.8'9 in welfare benefits during the month of April, according to the IBU Welfare Plan. The highest benefit check— amounting to an even $500went to Alfred E. Gould, Sr., SEATTLE—The IBU of the Pacific-contracted Washingtoh State Ferry System has added another vessel to its growing fleet of 21 ferries which employ some 750 Inland Boatmen on this coast. manned Tillikum makes the SeatWashington State Ferries, tle-Winslow- (Bainbridge Island) which has the largest ferry run on Puget Sound, daily. ITie fleet in the world, operates on nine different routes. Last year, the sys­ tem carried 9,000,000 passengers and nearly 3,000,000 vehicles. With its numerous Islands and deep indentations, Puget Sound's geography is such that the only way to get around effectively from one town to another is by ferry. Consequently, the sound is criss­ crossed by ferry routes manned by "ISIUNA boatmen. Most Modern Ferry The latest addition to the fleet, the MS Tillikum, is the most mod­ ern vessel in Washington's ferry system. Several changes incorpor-, .ated into the Tillikum which were not included in her prototypes in­ clude the extension of the passen­ ger deck at each end to allow a seating capacity for an additional 200 persons; .the heightening of the truck clearance to 14 feet, and the shifting of engine locations to improve accessibility and allow larger working space at electrical controls. As for crew accommodations, • they are reported to be designed for comfort, with ample heat and light. A stainless steel galley also is provided. The Pacific IBU- pare NIB* LOG of Crescent Towing Co. This pay­ ment covered a dependent's hospi­ tal and medical expenses. vessel is 310-feet in length and op­ , Other disbursements for erates at a speed of 15 knots. amounts over $200 went to the fol­ lowing IBU members: McAllister Men Crewmen of tug Petrel (Cur­ Lansdale Madere of Coyle Lines, tis Bay) pose for photog on $395, for personal hospital ex­ deck, at Norfolk. From left: penses: Harold Hultman, Berg Floyd Hudgins, H. E. Mathews Towing Co., $328.55 for depen­ dent's hospital and medical ex­ and Cecil Gwynn. penses Clyde L. Jamison, Bay Tow­ ing Co., $295 for dependent's hos­ pital and medical expenses, and Willie Rushing, Bay Towing, $232.75 for dependent's hospital and surgery expenses. The IBU Welfare Plan provides a wide variety of benefits for boat­ MOBILE—That old saw about men and their dependents similar the ill wind is proving itself for to those provided by the deep-sea IBU members here. Most of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. work the tugs have been getting in this port involves hauling ships W»BHcHAimsAm^on off flats where they have grounded, ijOGMAlLMSlJSr or cutting Libertys out of the re­ serve fleet to be taken off to the INClWeBoSfAU ZONf NUMBER On deck of Charles D. Mc­ scrap yards in Florida. Other Operations Slack TOGpegp Allister (McAllister Bros.) at Other operations in the port PEUV^ Norfolk are Richard Cheat­ have been on the slack side, Port ham, mate and Calvin Sykes, Agent Louis Neira reports. The deckhand. Tugboatmen of tugmen hele are awaiting for McAllister's operations in dredging and berthing operations Virginia-Carolina area re­ to get back to normal, which should be very soon. cently voted for SlU-IBU. April IBU Work Modest In Mobile IBU In Ellis Pact Talks HOUSTON—The Inland Boat­ men's Union began negotiations with Ellis Towing and Transpor­ tation Co. here last month, reports Bob Matthews, Houston agent. From all indications, the pact should be signed shortly, he added. Ellis towboatmen voted for SIU representation several weeks ago in an NLRB election in this port. The final tally showed the SIU won by a vote of 15-12. Ellis em­ ploys about 30 persons and its boats operate from Lake Charles to Brownsville, mainly handling barges in- the Galveston ^irea and on the intracoastal canal. The elec­ tion victory at Ellis was one of a series of IBU successes in the Gulf area. The most recent IBU pact signed in this port was with Na­ tional Marine Service, an operator employing about 100 tugmen on eight boats. Matthews also reported that tha IBU had affiliated with the Harris County AFL-CIO and that a total of twelve delegates from the SIU had attended the meeting last month, as accredited members. IBU Men of Pusher Tug Christina The Tug Christina (Taylor & Anderson) is not only unique in appearance but it's also the only pusher type tug in the port of Philadelphia. The Christina is manned by six crewmembers, of whom five are IBU men. The tug's main function is the transporting of sand scows, oil and coal bargeS within a 30-mile radius of Philadelphia, mostly in the Delaware River. The boat is powered by two engines of 9p0-horsepower each, and has twin screws. The tug, as shown above, was moving away from dockside to re|>ort elsewhere for an after­ noon's work. Other photos at right depict what was going on Inside the vessel. . . .1- At top left: Christina's cook, Frank Smagalla, poses for picture. Top right: Mate Pete Schaefer lights smoke in his room. Above, Capt. Burvii Owens checks engine control system of Christina. �Lakes Navigation Bili OK Seen By Sen. McNamara High And Dry Twin Cities GrainExport Wiii Rise WASHINGTON—Senator Patrick McNamara, (Dem.Michigan) predicting passage of the Great Lakes Compact bill which he had introduced in this session of Congress with 12 other Great Lakes senators,^ said "Federal agencies have tion of public works, McNamara no objection to the bill in its said. present form, and I see no reason •why it should not become law." He pointed out that "proposals that the Great Lakes states join in an interstate compact to assist In the solution of problems relalfng to the water resources of the Great Lakes have been advanced for more than a decade. Mutual Advantage "My state of of Michigan," McNamara said, "in community with her sister states of the Great Lakes Basin, beiieves that these states can operate to their mutual advantage under a Great Lakes Basin." Five states, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wiscon­ sin ratified the compact during legislative sessions in 1955. Penn­ sylvania gave its approval in 1956 and New York approved the com­ pact in 1960. ' The compact which became effec­ tive on July 1, 1955, upon ratifica­ tion by four states has, for its primary purpose, the orderly use. development, and conservation of the water resouces of the Great Lakes Basin, and would insure that all Great Lakes states derive the maximum benefit from utiliza- The compact wiil also assist in maintaining a proper balance among industrial, commercial, agri­ cultural, water supply, residential, recreational and other uses of the water resources of the area, the senators added. The Flow W, SlU-contracted tug, went into drydock last McNamara pointed out that his month at the American Shipyard in Toledo for repairs on a bill is identical with S548 which he introduced in the last session bent wheel. The vessel has a gross weight of 65 tons and but which died in the legislative draws 10 feet. logjam in the House. "Those of use who have worked on this bill think it is a good one. The Great Lakes Basin Compact is of vital concern to all our Great Lakes states and we hope this enacting legislation will re­ beginning of the season and is ceive Congressional approval in the Alpena Jobs Filled prepared for the big beef with the near future." ALPENA—When the Steamer runaway-flag vessels. The ILA is While the states involved in the E. M. Ford and Wyandotte fit out compact have approved the meas­ most of the SIU members in this reported to be' disappointed but ure, Federal approval by Congress area will be working, the port not surprised to learn that the is required by the Constitution be­ agent reports. Arnold Transit is United Mine Workers District 50 fore the agreement can go into now operating two of their eight settled for a sub-standard contract at the Toledo Overseas Terminal. effect and the states can devise motor vessels. Two others will go 4" 4» laws under its provisions. into service on May 25 and one on A key area for compact action June 1. Cleveland New Hall is the stopping of garbage and raw CLEVELAND — The SIU has 4. t t . waste dumpage into the Lak^s been busy setting up operations at from ships which is creating a Toledo Council Action the new location at 15614 Detroit TOLEDO—The port council has health hazard to Lakeside commu­ Avenue, Lakewood. The facilities been gaining momentum with the at the new hall will be more nities. spacious and for the enjoyment of the membership, a pool table will be added. Lakes Port Reports Seafarer Recalls Vfartime Duty; 4* 4* " 4* Duluth Runway Flagged ShipTorpedoed FromUnder Him One thing about sailing on the Great Lakes ... you don't have to worry too much about having your ship sunk from under you by a torpedo. SIU member John C. Robinson, 54, is an AB, who has been sailing on both the Great Lakes and salt water since-• when he 'found the raft drifting in sails the oceans during the winter. 1922. During World War II he re­ the open sea. He climbed aboard This year he worked aboard a ship calls sailing on an American Export Lines vessel going from India to the United States by way of the Cape of Good Hope. The ship was traveling through the Mozambique Channel, between Madagascar and the southeast coast of Africa. John was asleep in his bunk when the ship gave a sudden, violent lurch, tumbling him to the deck. He just had time to rush out on deck. "The next thing 1 knew 1 was thrashing around in the wa­ ter and watching the ship go un­ der." 11 Men Killed Eleven men lost their lives to that torpedo. John first thought that it was fired by a submarine but later learned from British in­ telligence that the attacker was a Japanese raider operating in the area. John managed to get aboard an abandoned lifeboat and later he found a drifting raft to which he transferred. He was alone from the date of the sinking in late June until he was rescued by a Dutch ship 11 days later. During that time he recalls be­ ing without water or provisions while on the lifeboat for a period of five days. He figures that it was July 4 and found chocolate, canned rations and best of all, a 10-gallon keg of water. He struggled to get the keg open without losing the precious drink. "1 never really knew how good water tasted," John said, "un­ til then." He managed to conserve the food and water for the next six days until the Dutch ship picked him up and took him to Durban, in the Union of South Africa. Missing, Presumed Lost There he learned about the Ja­ panese ship and also that the Gov­ ernment had already notified his mother that he was missing and presumed lost. He recalls that the first his fam­ ily knew that he was alive and safe was a report in the press that he had been picked up and was in South Africa. It took 18 days aboard a fast troop ship and _ John was back Robinson home with h i s famiiy. It's 'much safer on the Great Lakes. But John never lost his love for salt water sailing. Even now he that went to Venezuela from Phil­ adelphia. Later he served on one making runs between New Orleans and Puerto Rico. But he really likes the Lakes. "Of course, when 1 was younger," he said, "it was a real adventure to travel to the foreign ports. 1 really liked Bordeaux in France . . . prac­ tically all the European ports are good. But the ones in the Far and Middle East ... 1 didn't care too much for. There's too much poverty and misery. It wasn't a pleasure to go ashore there." 'Lakes Best For Me' "But now," he says, "the Lakes are the best for me. 1 like working here and 1 still get a kick out of steering the ships. It's much bet­ ter up here. 1 think the work is easier . . . and when you get to be my age you really appreciate that." John has sailed on SIU ships since becoming a member more than eight years ago. Last season he was on the Ball Brothers and laid up the Aquarama. "Things have really improved since the SIU came and gave the Lakes sailor better security and safer working conditions. It's been a good life," he said, thinking back over his 39 years as a sailor. "All except the eleven days floating on the ocean back in 1942," he added. DULUTH—SIU representative Pete Drewes reports that the first saltwater ship to arrive in Duluth for the 1961 season, jthe Point Lacre, a Liberian-flag vessel, ar­ rived with a great deal of fanfare. A reception committee made up of local politicians met her at the dock, and the captain received a plaque and the key of the city. Five minutes after the ceremony was over a United States marshall boarded the ship and placed a lien on her for some $3 million. 3^ 4» Buffalo Quiet 4" BUFFALO — Shipping thus far has been rather slow with the fol­ lowing ships fitted out; Niagara Mohawk, B. W. Druckenmiller, Geo. Steinbrenner, Carmi Thomp­ son, Scobell and the La Liberte. In the process of fitting out are the Jas. E. Davidson, Wayne Han­ cock, and the Phillip Minch. 4' 4 4' Chicago Moving CHICAGO—Registration in this port is heavy but moving fairly well. All Gartland boats have fitted out and are running with a few job replacements in the fleet. 4" 4" 4" Frankfort Active FRANKFORT—Port agent Hanmer reports that the Ann Ai-bor Railroad Company is stiil running the four-boat operation. "The Ann Arbor No. 7 is now in the ship­ yard and the Wabash is still one five and two. DULUTH—Operators of grain elevators in Duluth-Superior are confidently predicting that total exports of grain shipped from the twin cities will be five to ten per­ cent higher than in 1960. The ports shipped 92,924,000 bushels last year, a seven percent increase over 1959. Grain men ex­ pect May to show a heavy amount of traffic in the export trade. Deepened harbor and channel depths and more adequate trans­ fer facilities are "also expected to aid in increasing the amount of grain shipped from all Great Lakes ports. The optimistic view of the eleva­ tor operators will probably have little -meaning for Lakes seamen. The majority of the grain will be loaded on ocean-going vessels for direct shipment to overseas des­ tinations. Seaway Aids Foreign Flags Before the opening of the Sea­ way export grain was carried on Lakes vessels to eastern Lake Erie or Lake Ontario ports and from there trans-shipped to ocean ports for overseas shipment. Then US vessels carried 30 percent of the grain and Canadian ships 70 per­ cent. Today export grain is loaded at the lakehead directly onto ocean vessels and Lakes shipping has, for the most part, lost this valuable trade. Last year US ve.ssel.s car­ ried merely 16 percent of the grain trade, Canadian ships' share dropped to 56 percent and over­ seas ships carried 24 percent of the total. Although President Kennedy has issued an order making it manda­ tory that 50 percent of grain purchased by the US as part of its foreign aid program be shipped on American vessels, it is unlikely that this will greatly increase the activity of the Lakes vessels. Indiana Approves Plan For New Port On Lake Michigan INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Legislature recently enacted legislation that will open a brand new port on Lake Michigan. The bill authorizes the establishment of the Port Authority of Indiana to build a $80 million port facility near Porter, Indiana, between Michigan City and Gary. -Hearings were held in Indian­ apolis on May 3 and 4 to determine the exact location of the port site. A final decision has not yet been made. The port will be the base of an entirely new steel and power com­ plex with Bethlehem Steel, Mid­ west Steei and the Northern In­ diana Public Service Company all indicating that they will locate at the site. While the project now has clear sailing, several hurdles remain be­ fore Congress can be approached for funds for construction. �-'tt -'V f)* % «• > -•? yr' > -v-f'' SEAFAREM^ LOG V ES SEAFikREIt Chicago Port Council Formed By 19 Unions SIU Helps Defeat Curb On Seamen's Jobless Aid LANSING—The Michigan State House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Republican-sponsored measure to deny Great Lakes seamen unemployment compensations during the 13 winter weeks of the-^* year in a vote taken here bill which singles out the seamen and takes action against him. April 12. Al Tanner, SlU vice president In charge of the Great Lakes area, administers the oath of ofFice to newly elected officers of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council (I. to r.), Scotty Aubusson, sec'y: Robert Affleck, executive vice-pres. and James P. Crane, pres. CHICAGO—Nineteen AFL-CIO unions connected with the maritime Industry have formed the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council under the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of the AFL-CIO. Jurisdiction of the new Port-^' Council covers Illinois' Cook, cers at a meeting at the Hamilton mon disputes, cooperation In or­ ganizing and play an Important In Chicago. DuPage, Lake and Kane coun­ Hotel James P. Crane, president of part In the fight against runaway ties and Indiana's Porter, LaPorte and Lake counties. Maritime Trades Department Great Lakes Coordinator Al Tan­ ner presented the Port Council's charter to the newly "elected offi- Chicago's Planned Port Improvement Cost $45 Million CHICAGO — The Port of Chi­ cago has scheduled some $45 mil­ lion In Improvements In cargo handling facilities both at the Lake Calumet harbor development and on the downtown waterfront. Included In the Lake Calumet program Is a 3,500-foot ocean whip wharf which will have two cargo sheds, a warehouse, tank farm for the storage of bulk liquids, a 42acre truck terminal and a 10-mllllon bushel grain elevator. The city has completed a rebuild­ ing project on the downtown Navy Pier which can now accommodate six average size ships. The harbor has a depth of 27 feet as the result of a recently completed dredging project. This depth will accommo­ date any ocean-going ships which can navigate the seaway. Local 150, Operating Engineers was elected President; Robert Affllck, of the IBU, was elected .execu­ tive vice-president; elected secre­ tary was SIU Chicago Port Agent, Scotty Aubusson and Al Sinkeus, .president of Local 421, Welghmasters, was elected decorfiing secretary. Officers of the Port Council said that It will provide Its principal services In the settlement of com­ Shipping Totals Rise Sharply As Fitout Activity Continues DETROIT—As the spring fitout season swings into high gear, the increase in jobs is be­ ing reflected In the shipping figures. The current shipping summary (see below) shows an increase of almost 1,00Q Lake Sea­ farers shipped over the last-* period covered. A total of aided the Increase which showed flag shipping lines will probably equal the large tonnage they car­ 1,371 were shipped during the the following port situations: period from April 1 to April 30, The large Increase in men shipped last month Is a sign that shipping will be more active than jsome earlier predictions had. Indi­ cated. Aided By Weather A rapid change in the unsettled weather that plagued the Great Lakes just before-the fitout began Great Lakes Shipping April 1,1961 Through April 30, 1961 PORT DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL 11 2 24 Buffalo 11 90 84 32 206 Chicago 58 47 19 124 Cleveland 53 66 22 141- Detroit 168 87 45 300 Duluth 1 2 0 3 68 74 30 172 201 153 47 401 650 524 197 1371 Alpena Frankfort Toledo TOTAL flag vessels on the Great Lakes. SIU Hosts Dinner Following the meeting, the SIU a buffet dinner at which the represenatives of the unions participat­ ing in the Council met with MTD officials. Mayor James Daley of Chicago sent the Council a congratulatory telegram commending the unions on the formation of the Chicago Port Council. The vote came after a blitz at­ tempt to rush the bill through the House before opponents could rally for a fight. Instrumental in killing the measure was the SIU and the Michigan AFL-CIO. Four Republican legislators In­ troduced the bill and worked quiet­ ly behind the scenes to get the measure passed with little fanfare. It was rushed out of committee to the floor of the house on the last day for reporting bills. Send Back to Committee But when the bill came to a vote on April 12, the house decided by a small margin of 53-47 to refer it back to committee, in effect killing the bill In this session of the legislature. Earlier, when the SIU learned of the Republican attempt to turn back the hands of time and take away the hard-won rights of the Great Lakes seamen. It started an Intensive drive with the all-out support of the Michigan AFL-CIO and the Tug and Dredge Region of the IBU to block the legislation, SIU agents In all Michigan ports contacted their local representa­ tives and told them of the opposi­ tion of the Lakes sailors and their families to this bill. They stressed the discriminatory aspects of the The port of Toledo had the highest number of men shipped for the first time this season going well ahead of Detroit, which had reported the highest number shipped in previous reports. Tole­ do shipped a total of 401 men and Detroit, which was second in to­ tals, reported 300 .shipped. Activity in Buffalo showed a large increasse over the previous report: from 14 men shipped In the last period to 206 shippe'd dur­ ing the current one. All Great Lakes ports reported heavy increase In men shipped. Six hundred and fifty men were shipped in deck department, 524 In engine department and 197 In the steward department. By the end of April over 45 SlU-contracted vessels had either started or finished their fitout. Most companies- have indicated they will operate their entire fleet or a large part of It—possibly greater than their earlier expecta­ tions. Increased Aiito Activity Increased auto activity in De­ troit, together with the improved outlook In the steel and other bulk goods Industries have caused the changed outlook for shipping. The only area of concern is in grain shipments where foreign- ried last year and may even In­ crease the amount somewhat this year. Telegrams to Legislature Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen of the Great Lakes District sent a telegram to everj' member of the legislature. Including th« four Republican sponsors of tha bill, advising them of SIU opposi­ tion, to the measure. He said that only one state In America had such a law on its books and the Department of Labor considered the Ohio law not In conformity with the intent of Con­ gress which passed, in 1946, a bill providing unemployment compen­ sation to Great Lakes seamen under state systems. Farnen also pointed out that a bill pending in the Senate would deny federal tax credits to shipping companies of states whose laws did not conform to Congress' Intent. He asked that the legislators not allow Michigan to adopt a law that would "erode the rights of Lakes seamen." In a statement following tho defeat of the bill, Farnen said that he was pleased that the measuro was killed and thanked the AFLCIO and Democratic members of the House for their support of th® SIU and Lakes seamen. SIU Great Lakes Union Halls HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson, River Rouge 18, Mich. Vinewood 3-4741 Fred J. Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer Stanley F. Thompson, Asst. Sec.-Treas. ALPENA 127 River St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent. Elm wood 4-361® BUFFALO, NY 733 Washington St. Roy J. Boudreau. Agent TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. Ernest Aubusson, Agent South Chicago, HI. SAglnaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25 .St, Stanley Wares, Agent MAin 1-014T DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. Gerald Westphal, Agent. .HAndolph 2-4110 FRANKFORT, .Mich 415 Main St. Address MaU to: P.O. Bo.x 28T Floyd Hanmer, Agent ELgin 7-2441 TOLEDO 120 Summit St. Ed Doherty, Agent CHerry 8-2431 Great Lakes SIU Backing MTD's Fight On Runaways DETROIT—-The Great Lakes District has pledged full sup­ port to the efforts of the Great Lakes Conference of the Mari­ time Trades Department to stop runaway-flag ships from stealing American and Can--*' runaways since their members adian seamen's jobs. The conference met last load and unload vessels, move car­ month in Montreal to map its strategy. It also elected a nineman executive board headed by Hal C. Hanks, SIU of Canada pres­ ident, to direct the campaign against the runaways. Nine Unions Involved Nine international unions, rep­ resenting workers in every phase of waterfront activity, attended the meeting and agreed to take action to end the runaway threat to both the American and Canadi­ an Lakes fleets along both sides of the border. The unions, which formed the conference last November to coordinate" Lakes and Seaway labor, could block the operation of the go from the docks and repair ships. Strategy Discussed The conference discussed and decided on strategy that would be employed in the campaign. Attending the first strategy ses­ sion in addition to SUNA repre­ sentatives were representatives from the following labor groups: waterfront Teamsters, United Sleelworks of America District 5000, International Longshore­ men's Association, Masters, Mates & Pilots, Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, International Union of Operating Engineers, Boilermakers and Carpenters un­ ions. �SEAFARERS l&^ Pare Twelve REVIEW OF SiUNA CONVENTION ACTS The 10th biennial convention of the SIU of North America took ac­ tion on a wide variety of issues of consequence to seamen, fishermen, fish cannery workers and other affiliated crafts of the international union. These actions dealt with the various problems confronting affil­ iated unions in their relations with employers, in their organizing activ­ ity and in the legislative arena on the Federal and local level. The fol­ lowing is a digest of the key decisions made at the convention, which was held in March. Domestic Trades Vhe convention caLed for intensive ef­ forts to revive the coastwise and intercoastal industry and to secure reprtsentation for the maritime industry on the In­ terstate Commerce Commission. 50-50 Law -elegaies applauded the new Govern­ ment policy of requiring virtually all for­ eign aid cargo to be shipped on US ves­ sels. They urged that this practice be extended to other Government-financed cargoes, where US ships are presently carrying a bare 50 percent under the law. Oil Imports, Other Bulk Cargoes Noting that the offshore oil trade has been dominated by Runaway and foreignflag ships, the convention called for a "50-50" quota rule on oil imports to re­ vive the American-flag tanker industry. Similarly with bulk trades being the largI I The verbatim record of the proceed­ ings of the 10th SIUNA convention is now being printed and copies will be made available for distribution. est portion of US foreign commerce, most of it carried on foreign vessels, the _convention called for other Governmenr ac­ tion to encourage development of US shipping in this area. Runaway Shipping ' he convention hai ed the Labor Board ruling giving the SIU the right to repre­ sent the crews of the runaway-flag Sea Level. It urged all affiliates to explore further action against runaways. Subsidies San Jukn as the Federation's headquar­ ters. Great Lakes MID Svpp'ort was voted for the Great Lakes Conference of the MTD, which was set up by affiliated MTD port councils to fight runaways on the Lakes. Ohio Jobless Pay Support was voted to efforts to nullify an Ohio law which denies Great Lakes seamen unemployment pay In the off­ season. Maritime Bargaining The program of the National Commit­ tee for Maritime Bargaining was fully en­ dorsed as in the best interest of both American seamen and the industry. All unions were invited to participate. Seamen's Minimum Wage Noting the depressed pay of many non­ union seamen, the delegates went on rec­ ord to support legislation which would provide Federal minimum wage coverage • in maritime. Maritime Trades Department Delegates cited the valuable work of the MTD and urged the SIUNA to continue close working relationships with the or­ ganization. Right To Work Laws Landrum-Griifin Act Military Sea Trai^port Service Textile Strikers Automation And Manning • Delegates approved proposals for im­ provements in Social Security, medical and hospital coverage for retired Ameri­ cans, low cost medicine, aid to education, additional housing aid and other pro­ posals essential to the wril-being of American workers. Civil Rights The delegates supported the AFL-CIO Council call for a Federal Fair Employ­ ment Practices Act to provide equal rights for all Americans. Fishing Contracts And Fish Imports . As recommended by the Fish and Fish Cannery Organization and Grievance Committee, the convention acted on two fishing issues. It called for extension of US labor laws to certain fishing vessels so as to relieve them of anti-trust action and also asked for a quota system to limit foreign fish imports. Soars Boycott The nationwide boycott of Sears Roe­ buck by the Retail Clerks International Association was given wholehearted endcsement. Waterfront Commission The convention affirmed its vigorous o' osition to expansion of the authority of the Bi-State Waterfront Commission, both over longshoremen and other New York Harbor waterfront workers. Caribbean Federation The convention approved plans for a Maritime Federation of the Caribbean to act on mutual problems. It recommended Article I. Name, Membership and Jurisdiction International membership is broadened to provide for various miscellaneous, crafts as well as seamen, fishermen and fish cannery workers. This article also provides that the headquarters will be located wherever the international oresident has his home office, so as to bring the business of the International under one roof. Article III. Form of Organization The section on transfers was deleted, as it is impractical to provide for transfer from one craft to another, totally-unrelated one. This section applied in the early days of the international union when for practical purposes virtually all of the members of the international union were seamen. " Article IV. Executives • The international structure was strengthened by providing for three executive vice-presidents from the three three major districts—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters; Canadian District and Pacific District—in addition to the presi­ dent, and vice-presidents. An elected international representative is also pro­ vided for to assist the president and executive vice-presidents. The executive body, consisting of the president, three executive vice-presidents and all other vice-presidents is now known as the executive board. The presi­ dent and thd three executive vice-presidents form an executive committee of the executive board. The executive board is the executive authority of the union be­ tween conventions. Similarly,, the executive committee exercises the powers of the executive board in between meetings of the board. Every affiliated union with 5tfd or more members is entitled to a vice-presi­ dency, with the proviso that existing vice-presidencies are retained if the union holding them has less than the 500-member requirement. The office of the president has been given added responsibility in the form of supervision, record-keeping, financial reporting and other duties performed under the old constitution by the office of the secretary-treasurer. Article V. Legislative powers This article retains the provision that all legislative powers reside in regular or special conventions of the SIUNA. However, it specifies that delegates to a convention are to be elected by secret ballot in accordance with the constitution by-laws of affiliated unions. The president and the executive vice-presidents are ex-offico delegates. The article also spells out in greater detail the basis upon which affiliated un­ ions are assigned delegates and votes at conventions. Article VI. Judical Powers The executive board'is given specific responsibility for establishing rules and procedures for filing grievances or complaints and for hearng grievances and com­ plaints. . Article VII. Finances To meet the needs of the international union, the per capita tax was increased from 30 cents per month to 45 cents. However, the charge on initiation fees has been set at $2 instead of the old 10 percent figure. The section also specifies that the President and all other persons required by law to be bonded shall be so bonded for a minimum of $25,000. recommended a system of Union diganostic clinics for members and their families. The convention criticized the in­ adequacies of the present subsidy pro­ gram, limited to one segment of the in­ dustry. It called for changes in the pro­ gram to match changing foreign trade patterns. Delegates served notice that aifiliates would take all necessary steps to pro­ tect manning scales, in the face of a ship­ owner campaign to reduce such scales, and to promote shipboard automation. How Delegates Amended International Constitution With anti-union elements active in sev­ eral states, the SIUNA will make every effort to defeat so-called "right to woTk" legislation. The convention was particularly critical of the bonding provisions of the Act among others, which impose an enormous cost on unions. The convention assailed the use of Na­ tional Guard troops against the HarrietHenderson textile strikers. It called for release of imprisoned striker leaders. Social Legislation Canadian Labour Congress The convention condemned the action of the CLC in withdrawing its label from the SIU of Canada at the behest of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Train­ men. Arab Blacklist The convention reaffirmed its belief in absolute freedom of the seas for all ships. It called for Government action against the Arab blacklist and against abuse'of crews of blackli.sted vessels.. Canadian Domestic Ships It was noted that Canada was the only maritime nation lacking legal safeguards for its ships. Protection for the Canadian domestic trades was called for by the delegates. State Income Taxes The convention recommended court ac­ tion to prevent Alaska, Washington and Oregon from imposing multiple taxes on fishermen and boatmen operating out of Puget Sound. Medical, Safety Plans And Union Clinics The convention noted that joint unionindustry medical and safety programs have achieved noteworthy results. It called for extension, of such programs and Aay, 1961 The convention reaffirmed long-stand­ ing opposition to MSTS competition with private shipping." It strongly criticized the agency for operating US ships in the Paci­ fic with foreign seamen. Great Lakes Organizing It was noted that considerable success had been scored by the SIU Great Lakes District in the organizing field. Delegates called on all affiliates to cooperate with the continuing drive. urged that a new international safety con­ vention be held to bring foreign ships up to snuff. Officers' Training Noting the growing tendency for marine officers to come out of Government acad­ emies, the convention suggested that af= filiates work out training programs to as­ sist members in obtaining licenses. Affiliations The convention reiterated its deter­ mination to preserve this keystone of ma­ ritime unionism. Delegates approved proposals of the National Affiliation Committee calling for close ties with several groups, including state and local bodies, the Union Label Department and the MTD. They also called for affiliation with the newlyformed Food and Culinary Department and the Railway Labor Executives Associ­ ation. Organizing Inland Boat Organizing Maritime Hiring Halls Delegates reviewed the organizing pro­ gress of various SIUNA affiliates and went on record for a vigorous organizing pro­ gram throughout the industry. Public Health Hospitals The erosion of hospital services under penny-pinching budgets was criticized. Delegates called for adequate funds and more liberal eligibility requirements for hospital admission. Shipboard Feeding The convention proposed establishment of industry-wide food plans to assure pro­ per feeding and storing of ships, including appropriate training for the steward de­ partment. Ship Replacement A long-range program was ur^ed to as­ sure the maritime industry modern ves­ sels which can compete with foreign-flag ships. Ship Bankruptcies Delegates recommended to affiliated un­ ions that they incorporate provisions in contracts which would protect seamen's wages in the event the operator encoun­ ters financial difficulties. World Safety Standards The convention was critical of the lack of progress in international safety. It An organizational survey of the inland boat field was approved to setup organ­ izing targets among unorganized workers as well as among boatmen not represented by legitimate maritime union.?. SIUNA Constitution The constitutional committee recom­ mended revision of the constitution in va­ rious areas. (See story on this page.) MCS Hearings The Seamen's Organization and Griev­ ance Committee reported on the Execu­ tive Board hearing in San Francisco, August 8-13, 1.160, dealing with complaints made concerning the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. They confirmed the findings and recommendation of the in­ ternational president, with the approval of the convention. International Ties ^s proposed by the International Affili­ ations Committee, the convention approved continued ties with the International La­ bor Organization, the International Con­ federation of Free Trade Unions and join­ ing with the Maritime Federation of the Caribbean, among others. The convention also approved a recommendation that an SIUNA committee be appointed to deal with the issues in dispute between the british seamen's union and the SIU. �SEAFAKEHtS Ibr. INI Seafarer's Trio Efficency Stepped Up Seafarers' Benefit Plans Getting Larger Quarters REPORT Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Ranks Off The 'Aged' Keep Growing NEW YORK—Admiriistrative offices of the SIU Welfare and Vacation Plans will move to new quarters here early in June to provide more space for their constantly-expanding ^ services, The new location-^ will cover the entire 22nd new and changing needs of Sea­ floor at nearby 17 Battery farers and their dependents has Place. More than $25 million in com­ bined cash benefits has been paid to Seafarers and their families since •the present office site at 11 Broadway was established In 1950. The Vacation Plan Joined Welfare as a tenant the following year and the two have been sharing quarters since then. The spread of office space at the present location has matched the growth of the Plans over the years. In 1950, Welfare included just two basic benefits: $7 weekly for sea­ men in the hospitals and a $500 death benefit. The Vacation Plan began paying benefits In 1952 at the annual rate of $140. Today, SIU Welfare provides al­ most 20 cash and service benefits, including a. comprehensive med­ ical-hospital-surgical program for dependents plus maternity benefits, college scholarships, upgrading training and many other items. The basic hospital benefit for seamen is $3 daily; the death benefit, $4,000. The annual rate of vaca­ tion pay has jumped to $400. Expansion of the Plans to cover produced a cramped administra­ tive operation at the Broadway ad­ dress. The shift to new quarters will provide for much more effi­ cient services. A carefully-prepared timetable for the move to 17 Battery Place promises no Interruption at all in the processing and payment qf claims. The telephone number for the new offices, expected to be in full occupancy by June 5, will be WHitehall 3-5950. (Continued from page 2) cilities, will operate in the same manner as Brooklyn. At the present time, biood collected from donors at that clinic is handled under a standard processing and storage arrangement with the Brooklyn Donor Center, Inc. This provides for simplified transfer arrangements with banks all over the country through use of the Union's teletype network linking all ports. The Brooklyn bank has thus been able to supply blood for Seafarers or their de­ pendents anywhere In the US on short notice. SIU deep-sea and Great Lakes ports wliicli do not have an estab­ lished clinic facility are making ar­ rangements with US Public Health Service instaliations or other banks in their port areas to get the nation-vyide apparatus started. The expanded operation does not mean any change for Seafarers or their families requiring blood in an emergency. Just as before, all they need do Is contact the nearest SIU hall and the necessary ar­ rangements will be made promptly. Big brother Roger L. Hall, Jr.. 7, and sister Carlo Lois, 3, give new arrival Edward Mi­ chel Hall, born March 14, a warm welcome at home in Jackson Heights, NY. Dad Roger Hall is in the Far East on the ines. All three young­ sters are SIU benefit babies. Four SIU Veterans Retire On Pension Maisonet Expand SIU Blood Bank riac«nirlem LOG Phillips Hawkins Jacobs Four more veteran seamen ranging from 46 to 61 years of age have just been qualified for the lifetime SIU disabilitypension. The quartet represents one of the youngest groups ever approved for the $35 f weekly benefit, which is based latest group includes John A. Haw­ on seatime regardless of age. kins, 55, of Brooklyn, N.Y; John Union and company trustees of the Welfare Plan have cleared the benefit applications of a total of 14 Seafarers so far this year. The ClinicsExamine 35,000 So Far Entering its fifth year of opera­ tion, the SIU Medical Department has provided over 35,000 complete physical examinations to Seafarers and their dependents so far. Half the total has been given at the Brooklyn, NY, diagnostic clinic, which started off the medical pro­ gram in April, 1957. Five More Clinics Since then, five more SIU clinics have opened: Mobile and New Or­ leans (December, 1957); Baltimore (February, 1953); Houston (June, 1959) and Santurce, Puerto Rico (March, 1961). In the past two months, the Baltimore and New Orleans medical facilities have been established right in the halls in those ports. The Santurce clinic is due to be­ gin actively functioning late this month. Difficulties with equipment snagged the start of the examina­ tion program. Of the 35,000 exams to date, 11 percent has been ^iven to seamen's wives, children and dependent parents. The figures cover both original exams and re-examinations since 1057. E. Jacobs, 46, of Baltimore; Leoncio Maisonet, 61, of the Bronx, NY, and Lacey L. "Tiny" Phillips, 55, of Hounia, La. The four oldtimers are now receiv­ ing $35 weekly checks plus the reg­ ular medical-hospital-siirgical cov­ erage and other benefits of the Plan. Sailed On Supertanker Sidelined by an arteriosclerotic condition, Hawkins last sailed in the deck department on the super tanker Erna Elizabeth (Albatross) over a year ago. A Navy veteran, he began shipping with the SIU back in 1941. He lives with a sister, Mrs, Helen Young, of Brooklyn. A Curtis Bay shopman and deck­ hand for many years, Jacobs has been in and out of the hospit".! for months because of a back injury. He's been working SlU-contracted tugs since 1957 butdias had to quit working due to extremely poor vision. He and his wife, Aldean, reside In Baltimore. Veteran Union Men An SIU black gang veteran, Maisonet has shipped with the Union since 1943. His last vessel was the Elizabeth (Bull) In Novem­ ber, when he worked as a wiper. He's married and has been tagged "not fit for duty" permanently as a result of general arteriosclerosis. Phillips has been beached by heart disease and was last aboard the Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) a year ago. He began shipping with the SIU in 1942 as a member of the steward department following ten years on foreign-flag vessels. He lists a daughter. Miss Dolores Patrica Phillips, as next of kin. One of the iittie-notice actions by the legislature of the state of New York this year was an amendment to the law regarding discriminatioa in employment because of age. New York previously had barred dis­ crimination by employment agencies and employers against workers 45 to 65 years of age; the bottom limit has now been extended to 40 years, effective July 1, 1961. Legislation dealing with job discrimination based on age is still • relatively new development. It was designed originally as a form of protection for older workers seeking new jobs and, at the same time, to prevent the outright loss of their experience and skills to the eco­ nomy. The interesting fact today is that from the viewpoint of New York state and its AFL-CIO labor movement, which supported tho amendment, 40-year-olds are now subject to the same type of discrimi­ nation as their elders of 55, 60 and up who are still In the labor market. This is a probiem of our times and it reflects a sharp shift in recent years of employment patterns throughout US Industry. "Life begins at 40," as the old saying goes, apparently no longer applies to reality. In this Industry, In maritime, the experienced, professional sailor is all ages, depending on when in life he first began going to sea. He may be in his late 20s, or 40 or 60. The last issue of the SEAFARERS LOQ carried an item about one SIU oldtimer still actively sailing as a night cook and baker at the age of 83. A number of active Seafarers are well past 60 and a few are over 70. Retirement from an active life is something they can't even conceive. There really must be something about a seagoing life that the shoreslders are missing. The interest in Job discrimination due to age, where it exists, takes many forms. One that comes to mind is the long-range effect created, as time goes on, when workers at lower and lower ages find themselves bypassed for younger and younger men. If 40 Is now a problem, what will it be like a generation or two from today? Concern these days over an issue such as medical care for the aged is pegged to the problems of people in their sixties and beyond. As more and more trained young people come Into the job market and diminish employment opportunities for older workers and profession­ als, those who are bypassed or forced into less desirable jobs becauss of their age swell the ranks of the so-called "aged." Their medical care problems and others are thereby niugaified aiany times for thoss who must deal with them. The above is an extreme view of what seems to be happening bit by bit all around us, but It is happening all the same. In a way, these are the fruits of rising automation and obsolescence of both men and machines without proper advance planning. It is a situation that bears watching in days to come. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) On-The-Spot SIU Hospital Cash Seafarer Keith Foster, AB (standing), receives hospital benefits as Welfare Rep. Tom Gould makes weekly rounds servicing SIU men at Staten Island marine hospital. Looking on is Seafarer A. C. Sonkovit, messman, who was last aboard the Steel Artisan (Isthmian). Foster is off the Exra Sensibar (Construction Aggregates). �Pare FomiecB SEAFARERS LOG MWr itn Seven Safety Prizes Awarded Seafarers NEW YORK—Seven active Seafarers have.won special awards for their original safety poster designs in a contest sponsored by the SIU Safety Department. Judging of entries submitted since last summer who took part in the judging, was conducted on April 18. Grand prize in the ship­ agreed that almost all entries illus­ board competition went to Leonard trated good safety points and ideas Palencar, OS, 26, of King.ston, Pa. for shipboard use. One of the main First prize wtnners were Bernard Maret, OS, 24, Melbourne, Fla.; Norman "Moose" Lightell, AB, 38, and Philip Maechling, MM, 33 both of New Orleans. E. I. Rihn, DM, 26, Harvey, La.; Charles I. Hampson, MM, 34, Miami, and Dirk Visser, OS, 52, New Orleans, won second prizes. Four Main Subjects The contest covered four main subjects: General shipboard safety, deck department safety, engine de­ partment safety and steward de­ partment safety. A fully-equipped Polaroid flash camera was the grand prize; transistor radios went to the first prize winners and elec­ tric shavers to those placing second. Safety Director Joe Algina and officials at the joint safety meeting, Seafarer Leonard Palencar displays his prize-winning safety poster. Maret Lightell Visser Rihn Hampson Maechling SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS .--w'rll- -1- L -tlG iri ^ SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly once a month on days in­ dicated by the SIU Con­ stitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are ex­ pected to attend. . Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration num­ ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: New York June 5 Philadelphia June 6 Baltimore June 7 Detroit June 9 Houston June 12 New Orleans June 13 Mobile June 14 purposes of the contest was to bring the ideas of active seamen, as those in a good position to know the danger areas for possible acci­ dents aboard ship, into focus. May Distribute Color Posters It was indicated later that the Safety Department is looking into the possibility of preparing fullsize posters in color, based on various original designs by Seafar­ ers, for distribution to all SIU vessels. An interesting sidelight regard­ ing the winners was that prac­ tically all came out of the deck department. Lightell, an AB, took "first" in both engine and steward department safety. There was no "second" awarded in the black gang category. Ship-Jumpers Face Jailing In Singapore SINGAPORE—American seamen who fail to join their ships in this port will be running into more trouble than they have in the past, according to the American con­ sulate here. The consulate issued the warn­ ing in a letter to C. F. Sharp & Co., steamship agent for several SlU-contracted companies among others. The American authorities here have asked the agent to spread the word to seamen on American vessels which call at this port. Tightens Policy Singapore immigration authori­ ties have until recently been some­ what lenient in connection with alien seamen who fail to join their ships. The new policy of Singapore authorities will be to charge sea­ men who miss their .ships with il­ legal entry. Seamen in that situa­ tion will be immediately jailed in the Remand Prison until arrange­ ments are made for them to rejoin their ships or for them to be re­ patriated, the consulate advised. The American vice-consul in Sin­ gapore noted that the port's offi­ cials have declared their intention of enforcing the alien seamen law to the letter. SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country: TJSPHS STATEN Robert Burton Arthur Camera John Campbell Antonio Carrano T. C. Cepriano Daniel Cement Chriatoa TsambU Hugh Dick Harry Dorrah Modesto Duron George Fiance Michael Filosa Keith Foster Esteil Godfrey Carlos Gomez F. C. Higgason Samuel Howard A. Jensen D. Kambanos Patriek Kelly Charles Kinnke Norman Krumm HOSPITAL ISLAND. NY Thomas Lauer Fidel Lukban Earl Martin George May Rafael V. Molina James C. Muivey Robert Nielsen Joseph Odreza Pietro Paulln Carl Peterson Donald Peterson George Phifer Eugene Plahn P. S. Retoriano Antonio Russo A. Sankovidt J. Shefuleski William Vauchan Basil W. Smith Robert Smith Edward J. Taylor Bart E. Guranick VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Chas. O. Bergagna SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Henning Bjork Thomas Isaksen A. B. Gutierrez S. C. Hudgini Charles W. Lane Chas. Neukrichner WiUiam Nuttal John H. RatliA A. J. Scheving Howard J. Watt* SIU Blood Bank Inventory USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Vernon Cain Raymond Ruppert William Mellon John SUles Kenneth Miller Sten Zetterman John Fasko Period: March, 1961 Pints Contributed Pints Rejected USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Lucien All.ilre Leo Lang Herbert Allman Arnt Larsen Orville L. Arndt Norman Lightell Charles L. Avera Michael Luizza Marlow Barton William J. Maas William Brewer Edward M. Cain Thomas DaUey Duggan McCrary E, Pouga A. Michclct James Fall Alonzo Morris Stanton L. Grica Bernard Moye ' J. L. Gulllory Eugene T. OTWara Virgil L. Harding William A. Pitman Wade B. Harrell Calvin A. Rome Frederick Hauser Theodore Simonds George H. Hiers Chas. E. Slater Justice P. Hughes Billy C. Ward Vincenzo lacono George Wendel Edward Knapp Herbert Young 60 2 Pints Credited 29 (Under a standard arrangement with the Brooklyn Donor Center Inc., 50% is alloted for service, processing and storage.) Previous Balance 69 98 Pints Used 14 Balance On Hand April 1, 1961 .. 84 VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS Willard T. Cahill LUCIEN MOSS HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Baldo Coccia USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Davis Danes Max Olson B. F. Deibler Bozo G. Zelenclc Thomas Lehay VICTOR CULLEN STATE HOSPITAL CULLEN. MD. Carlton A. Roberts VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. John J. Driscoll Henry E. Smith NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH BETHESDA, MD. Henry J. Foy PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LA. Frank Martin LANDIS STATE HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Thomas Murphy VA HOSPITAL TEMPLE, TEXAS WUUam E. Nelson TRIBORO HOSPITAL JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND, NY James RusseU US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON, DC Wm. H. Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Roy Johnston Russell Aldrick Herman Miller Percy Bradshaw Albert Morse William Brewer Domingo Orbigoso Dan J. Cherry Domingo A. Ortiz Lewis Cook Golden E. Parker Peter Daniels Robert Scales John Davis Jim Spencer Leonard Davis Carlos Velez John Drummond Merwyn E. Watson Chester Green Bruce E. Webb James ilelgoth USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, 'MASS. William S. Costa USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Jose C. Alvarado J. B. Lippencott Harry Fentress Joseph P. Pettus Wm. C, Grey Harry G Peek Jr., Wm. D. Hampel Lawrence Sanders Joe Leston Roland A. Wright Judson P. Lamb USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Wm. Crawford Luther Roberts Carl Hargroves E. Roig Les Lcntonen W. H. Ross. Jr. W. E. Olson Ernest H. Webb USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. O. C. Bailey B. J. Nelson T. F. Johnson P. S. Parker USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Matthew Bruno R. J- Coleman Mike Coins F. E. Farrell Get That SS Number Right Seafarers filing vacation money claims should make sure that they use their correct So­ cial Security number. Use of the wrong number means a clertcal headache for the Vacation Plan office and slows up the handling of payments. Also, a Seafarer who uses the incorrect Social Security num­ ber is crediting his tax deduc­ tions to some other US worker. An SIU Blood Donor Certificate (sample above) is given to every person donating to the SIU Blood Bank, which is maintained through the SIU Clinic in Brooklyn. The bank supplies Seafarers or members of their families anywhere in the United States and has been in operation since January, 1959. Through an arrangement with a national clearing house, blood can be supplied on short notice in any emergency. Donors can arrange appointments on the 2nd deck at SIU headquarters, one block from the Clinic. The whole procedure takes only a short time. Physical Exams—All SIU Clinics Month Of March, 1961 Port Seamen Baltimore ... ••••••••« 129 Houston ..., Mobile 65 New Orleans •••>••••• 166 New York ... 319 TOTAL Wives 18 9 3 18 21 752 Children TOTAL 11 158 6 88 9 77 10 194 33 373 69 69 890 SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid March 20-April 16, 1961 Number Of Benefits Hospital Benefits (Welfare) .... 6367 Death Benefits (Welfare) AMOUNT PAID $20,100.58 15 56326.00 787 27,545.00 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) .. 36 7,200.00 Dependents Benefits (Welfare) . 215 42,556.87 Optical Benefits (Welfare) .... 123 1,164.29 Disability Benefits (Welfare) .. 7545 $154,892.74 1479 $239,127.21 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 9024 $394,019.95 Summary (Welfare) Vacation Benefits None of the figures in the above summaries indicate the amounts paid for varieus other Welfare Benefits for SIU men and their de­ pendents, such as scholarship payments, meal books, training facilities, medical examinatioiis, and similar items. �lii^.'iNt"-' V n\ t '. f- ' • ^ ;• 'L . -.v •'; .' ••'• ti^ihru^h stt'ArJ:ttEk'^ LOG 'He/p?' Department Ray Mardock, Director Another dreary round of study and diag­ nosis by amateur physicians is in the offing for the maritime industry. This time, a seven-man body has been appointed by Sec­ retary of Commerce Luther Hodges out of the ranks of American management to poke and probe into tlie ailing maritime structure and make recommendations accordingly. Studies of the maritime industry are not new. On the contrary, the industry has been examined and diagnosed innumerable times iri recent years (the latest being the pompously-named "Project Walrus"), but none of these numerous studies has yet re­ sulted in an effective attack on the indus­ try's ailments. The composition of the latest study group offers no ground for optimism as to any tangible results that might emerge from its deliberations. The seven-man group, in­ cludes a retired Sears, Roebuck executive, a former general, now head of the Red Cross, the president of an aluminum and chemical corporation and the head of a company whose chief- product is automatic pin-spot­ ters for bowling alleys. There is only one member of the commit­ tee who can boast of any familiarity with shins and shipping. As is to be expected, he is the former board chairman of Stand­ ard Oil of New Jersey, the company which more than any other fathered the runaway escape hatch. As such he is singularly illfitted to pass judgment on the needs of an American-flag merchant fleet. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment has protested the composition of this committee on several grounds, among them its total lack of familiarity with the prob­ lems and needs of the industry, its lack of representation from maritime management, and its bypassing of the employees of the maritime industry who have the biggest stake in the future 6f the industry. Chances are that what will emerge from • the comittee's study will be another scissors- and-pastepot job—a compilation of past findings rearranged and rejuggled to give them the appearance of freshness. The maritime industry has been studied enough. It is hard to see what any new study can produce in the way of original information and an original approach to the Industry's problems, particularly in light of the nature of the committee named by Secretary Hodges. No Escape Hatch It's been a bad month for the runaway operators all around. To begin with, there was the drubbing the runaways took when the Supreme Court of the US flatly refused to hear their bid to escape the jurisdiction of US labor laws and the National Labor Re­ lations Board. Clearly, from now on, the runaways will have to contend with US maritime unions just as if their ships were registered under the American flag. If that wasn't enough, the Kennedy Administration is embarking on a drive to put an end to the tax evasion of runaway operators. Con­ gress is being told that there is. no legitimate reason why these people should not pay their fair share of taxes just like domestic corporations. Up until mid-1958, the runaways' position looked impregnable. Then came the land­ mark NLRB decision giving the SIU the right to organize and represent the crew of the Liberian-flag SS Florida, followed by the equally-significant SS Sea Level rul­ ing this year in favor of the SIU. Now the Supreme Court has closed the ring around the runaways. With the legal obstacles out of the way, the SIU intends to press hard on the organ­ izing front, on the collective bargaining front and Pn the tax legislation front until the runaway device loses its desirability and these ships come back under the Amer­ ican flag where they belong. LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP.—The Senate's Merchant Marine Sub­ committee has recently heard testimony on S. 1183. This bill would permit the subsidized operators to use capital reserve funds for re­ search, development, and design expenses. Witnesses appearing thus far have agreed to submit for the subcommittee's consideration an amendment which would make provisions of the bill apply retroactively to funds already expended for cargo container purposes . . . Represen­ tative O'Konski (R), Wisconsin, has introduced H. R.6595, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 so to allow the withholding of unemployment tax credit, provided under section 3302 of the Code, from maritime employers in certain ca.ses. The bill has been referred to Ways and Means . . . The Senate has passed S.1288 which provides more flexibility with respect to annual inspections of communications equipment aboard American-flag vessels . . . Legislation to authorize a study of the feasibility of a de-icing system for the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway has been offered in the Senate by Senator Wiley (R), Wisconsin. The proposed bill, S.1704, is also being sponsored by Senators Young (D), Ohio, Humphrey (Dj, Minnesota, and McCarthy fD). Minnesota . . . S.1690, a bill which would increase to 90 percent from the present statutory figure of 75 percent the amount of estimated operating-differential subsidy which the FMB may pay on account has been introduced by Senator Magnuson (D), Washington. The Magnuson bill is identical in language to H. R. 6309, introduced by Rep. Bonner (D), North Carolina . . . HMM has resumed hearings on H.R. 4299, the dualrates bill. In its testimony before the committee the Justice Depart­ ment said it would prefer no legislation at all looking toward the legal­ ization of dual rates rather than accept a "new working print" of th« bill. "From every view," said the representative from Justice, "the original 4299 is much preferable to the present version" ... Amendment of section 17 of the Interstate Commerce Act so as to provide for furtheir delegation of authority to employee boards to make decisions in certain cases in which a public hearing has been held would, be pro­ vided under the terms of S. 1667, offered by Senator Magnuson . . . Representative St. George (R), New York, has introduced H.R. 6376, a bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell up to fifteen ClMAV-1 ships to Turkey.. The measure has been referred to HMM . ... The creation of an Interoceanic Canals Commission which would have, as one of its duties, a study of proposals for increasing the capacity of the Panama Canal and construction of a new Panama Canal of sea-level design has been proposed by Representative Flood (D), Pennsylvania, in H.R. 6296 . . . Admission to United States registry and use in coast­ wise trade of not more than two foreign-built hydrofoil vessels has been proposed by Representative King (D), California, in H.R. 6197 . . . Con­ gressman Shelley (D), California, has introduced H.R, 6147, legislation to admit certain vessels to American registry and to permit their use in the coastwise trade. A similar bill, S. 1627, has been introduced in th» Senate by Senator Engle (Di, California. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.—In a paper presented to the Hydrofoil TranspQrt-atiQn Conference, MA reported that the HS DENISON, an 80-ton test vessel, utilizing a gas turbine power plant and subcavitating hydrofoils, with speed capabilities to 60 knots, is Hear­ ing completion. Launching of the hydrofoil craft is expected by July 1961. While'not designed for commercial use, the DENISON can b« outfitted to carry 70 to 80 passengers in comfort. The engineering ex­ perience gained to date provides a sound basis for believing that tech­ nically hydrofoil vessels up to 500 gross tons and 60-knot speeds can be built and operated with confidence . . . MA will install an experimental gas turbo-generator and waste-heat boiler system for shipboard testing aboard the US Lines' ship SS PIONEER MOOR. The experimental unit was instigated as a means of providing a source of standby electri­ cal power primarily for in-port use. This would permit the shutting down of the ship's steam power plant for in-port maintenance, thereby simplifying existing procedures . . . Use of the NS SAVANNAH, and other vessels available, in the interest of promoting foreign trade, ha# been proposed by Senator John Sparkman (D), Alabama. RIGHT TO WORK.—As part of its anti-union activities, the Right to Work Committee is planning a campaign to save section 14 (b» of tha Taft-Hartley Act, a section which empowers states to prohibit compul­ sory unionism. It is expected that the committee will attempt to bring much pressure upon Congress to maintain this section of the law. The Right to Work Committee has already announced that it will oppose leg­ islation proposing to repeal 14 (bi. Such legislation has been offered by Representative Herbert Zelenko (Di, New York, Representative John F. Shelley (D), California, and Representative Elmer J. Holland (D) Pennsylvania. Revision of 14 (b) may also become a topic of discus­ sion in an inquiry set up by Representative Roman C. Pucinski (D), Illi­ nois, concerning ".specific amendments" to the Taft-Hartley Act. It is hoped that these Congressmen will be successful in their attempt to repeal section 14(b) . . . Several Right to Work measures have been prepared for introduction in the Florida legislature. This proposed legislation will attempt to strengthen the administration of Florida's Right to Work amendment adopted in 1944. MARITIME STATISTICS.—MA has reported that as of April 1, 1961, there are 950 vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over in the active ocean­ going U.S. merchant fleet. This is three more than the active number on March 1. This number includes 45 government-owned and 905 privately-owned vessels. This figure does not include privately-owned vessels temporarily inactive, or government-owned vessels employed in loading grain for storage. This also excludes 23 vessels currently in custody of the Departments of Defense, State, and Interior. There wa# aii increase of four active vessels and a decrease of three! Inactive ves.sels in the privately-owne^d fleet. One freighter, the DEL RIO. wa# delivered from construction. �Vice Bisleai SEAFARERS ;:iliiilii;:g •v; ' 'i r-P 8ALTIM0RE Above, left, Dr. John Littleton examines Diana Barnette, 3, with assistance of Mickey Van Horn. Top, right, Diana's brother Dorrell, 15, gets chest x-ray. At left, Rickey Barnette, 8-, receives eye exam, while at right his height and weight are taken. LOG May, IMl Among the most valuable services of the health centers operated in various SlU ports by the Seafarers Welfare Plan are those offered free of charge to the wives, children and dependent parents of Sea­ farers, as well as to all the Seafarers who are retired. • In each of the five stateside clin­ ics, as well as in the San Juan clirfic which will start operat­ ing shortly one afternoon o week is set aside specifically for dependents of Seafarers. These dependents receive the same head-to-toe physicol check-up given Seafarers, in­ cluding the use of x-ray facili­ ties, blood tests and urine-anal­ ysis, electrocardiograph where indicated, eye examination, and similar services. In addi­ tion, specialists in pediatrics and gynecology are available. The purpose of these exam­ inations is the same as those given to Seafarers, preventive medicine. Regular check-ups of this nature, coupled with re­ ferral to family physicians where treatment is needed, have helped to check'the onset of disease and preserve the health of Seafarers' families. �May, 1961 SEAFARERS LOG Paca Seventcea Above, Seafarer Thomas Brannon and family give medical history to recep­ tionist. At left, top, Mrs. Shirley Brannon gets blood test from nurse Marvell Contrell. Below, left, Stephen, 5, is checked by Dr. Amendola. Below, Lenora, 2, is weighed and measured. HOUSTON ' ' _' ;iiiilip5^ \ i... At top, Mr$. R. R. Gonzalez, wife of Seafarer R am i r o Gonzalez. Center, Mrs. Herman Pal­ mer and Herman, Jr., 9. Dad is skip­ per in G&H Towing. At left, Mrs. Lyie Hipp and baby Mi­ chael. Father ships as pumpman. iillililii iiilF mximviim. KiJiSWW iliiiiiiii mmmmmmmimm iiiiii •\ ' iiliiliiiiii 'V NEW YORK Ill Far left, top, Mrs. Sarah Setliff in test lab; cen­ ter, Mrs. Guorina An­ drews gets x-ray: lower left, Louis Garcia. 9, it examined, with father Mario Garcia Lopez standing by. Above, Clifford Aversano finds stethesdope quite ticklish. Father it . Seafarer Michael Aversano. On table, left, it little Deborah Ortiz. iliil NEW ORLEANS Carl T. Feary, Jr., 11-year-old son of Sea­ farer Carl T. Feary,- AB, is examined at New Orleans SlU clinic by Dr. Harold Cummins. �Filie' Di^tectt" SEAFARER'S M'hi- iMt LOG CAJ^W^MY" WORXSR Atlantic Fishermen's News SlUNA Sponsors Fish Bill Law Would Allow Price Bargaining WASHINGTON—Government agencies are stu^iying an SIUNA-sponsored bill which would exempt certain fishermen from some anti-trust and Taft-Hartley law provisions and enable them to bargain for of Labor and Interior. The bill, SB mmimum prices. 1265, is currently being reviewed The legislation was intro­ by the Justice Department. duced by Senator E. L. "Bob" Bartlett, (Dein.) of Alaska and has been cleared through the Departments Japan Bans Its Trawlers Near Alaska SEATTLE—Halibut fishing in the North Pacific, which began on sciiedule last month, has been de­ clared "out of bounds" for Japa­ nese trawlers in the grounds east of Unimak Pass, Alaska. The de­ cision" was made by the Japanese Fisheries Agency, a government body. The decision is regarded as a constructive step in preserving the halibut fisheries from overex-)loitation. The waters which will be closed to Japanese trawlers include the area east of Longitude 165 degrees West and north of Latitude 53 de­ grees, 30 minutes North. Extensive Union Fishing The order excludes Japanese trawler operations from Davidson Bank, Sanak Bank, and the grounds in the Shumagin Islands vicinity. These waters are fished extensively by men of the Alaska Fishermen's Union and other SIUNA-affiiiated unions. However, nothing in the Japa­ nese government order prohibits its nationals from fishing in the restricted area with tangle nets. Last year, Japanese vessels were observed prospecting between the Sanak and Shumagin groups with tangle nets as well as trawls. Fear Halibut Catch The Japanese government order said that the restricted area "is too close to the United States coast and there is probability of a mixed catch including halibut, fishing for which by Japan is not permitted under the tripartite treaty." The decision by the Japanese agency created optimism among American and Canadian halibut fisherman who feared that the hali­ but resources on banks, where they had for years been protected by an American-Canadian treaty, might be excessively exploited. The Japanese order does not prevent trawlers from working banks south of the Aleutians and west of Unimak Pass. Russian ves­ sels are expected to extensively ex­ ploit the halibut banks of the North Pacific. The Soviet Union is under no agreement outside of territorial three-mile limits. It is feared that Russian activity may nullify eonservationj efforts in the area. Exempt 2-Ton Vessels If approved by the Justice De­ partment, the legislation will go to the floor of the Senate. The bill would exempt all fishermen on ves­ sels of two tons or more from cer­ tain anti-trust laws and from some sections of the Taft-Hartley Act. SB 1265 would permit members of fishing unions throughout the country to bargain for minimum fish prices before sailing. Successful passage of the legis­ lation would give American fisher­ men the best break ever received from Congress. US fishermen are subject to all the penalties and restrictions of the nation's labor laws and anti-trust laws, yet the major benefits of these laws are denied fishermen. Take-home pay, secured through collective bargaining, is deter­ mined for fishermen by the price of fish they land. Although fisher­ men are permitted to bargain, whenever they attempt to set a minimum price for fish, the laws are invoked to stop the action. The proposed legislation would remedy this condition. East Coast Fish Unions Talk Pacts Two Atlantic coast fishing unions affiliated with the SIU are In the midst of negotiating new contracts with fishing vessel owners. The Atlantic Fishermen's Union and the New Bedford Fisherman's Union have been discussing con­ tract provisions for more than a month. First Talk Since 1946 The Atlantic Fishermen's Union which affiliated with the SIUNA last year, is working on Its first contract negotiations since 1946 and talks are therefore expected to continue for some time. The union, headed by Thomas "Obie" O'Brien, is proposing cer­ tain changes designed to enable fishermen to pocket extra earnings without increasing operators' costs. Current negotiations by the Atlan­ tic Union are mainly concerned with- the operators of the large Boston beam trawlers. The New Bedford Fishermen's Union is currently negotiating a new contract with the New Bed­ ford Seafood Producers Associa­ tion. The Union, headed by How­ ard W. Niekerson, is drafting a reply to a contract offer by the boat owners. Negotiations for a New Bedford agreement began with talks on the scallopers' contract, while talks on a d.agger contract were begun later this month. eo¥. ¥0iPE mm nmwi immr A.F.U. ON THf AAOVE The ba« frw have Men a aumhee of (kftgw « ke ATlANnC PISHEB* ENS UNION —SI.U. SI.U. AnwAg Anme (he (W major i X ehaoga. <' we cao epoM om rnfthmim with the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNim Of NORTH AUERiCA be iht overatielraing vote of 99%. The meitkerkip in all pert* spehe and ther left no douK attewr their dcHre foe sAlitiexi wnh the iMenutKMUl, led kf lovalMyt •Mutaore WT c«ld receive ficen wch a nove. AIM notable in the ouior dungn, wai the election of • itew Smurr Ti«uiii<r. Agtin. the membtrkip u a whole Irtt no doubt at to theic dbekf. Thomu B. "ObeT OBiim received Ave (1> oat of onv seven (7) vote* csit. The memben in BoMwi and ciouicfter aim sppieved kevk Into btttr UnkR Okcei. tad ibn we can atMir you ii only the brgmoing. » ki** tvoM fthrr etimnaiM iti t'n./nt ^,<1..^ mtJi AM la « Twou "Ob" O-kriM, iirntwr Tm^ mtt Oi tht ATLAfmC HSHERMEN-t •JNIOV ~ f J IV stsH It I el Mr mett m^\uUoa WHH SCAFARUS INTTRNATIONAL UNION ud with tkt Btmaa Pott Cotukd, 'Mirmaia Tfidw Dffi, APl-aO, the ATLANTIC F1SHMMAN-I UNION tbk f » mm of amtifip wUh tfcr COT* •TBor, hji •dviKn siU purihuuif tgrnit. At • (mil, Cortimt jclm A V.ilp« Mcntlf iaMd t direai*< to hi* d^panmmt hndi which HMtraatd them to parctuit mir Uflucd SUM dommtcsllr pruduced tad procMcd kh. The Miksiiou wnf along with ro^uau for M« on Adi to bo GontuiMd in ntimm Sure liutiMMRi. witl MW incbd* (h* woidt. "NO BIDS ACCEPTED LTILESS FOR FISH FRO DUCED AND PROCESSED IN TUB UNITED 5TATB," The order will provide a nrw Mitet foe mtnr ihommit of mmU of domMic kh ame (he kau vu bupni iwMlf iwortgd Ak. Its eAacrs htve aireadr been felt M ttM Bomn Fish Pier. A Aih dnier openlr Hated ika for (ho AM tine to h>t knowW odoe he WM shlc IO WU Ath to the Suie In • fumnMr to the Go^not, O RriM ^Med (Mt that over ht.OO^ MauwlxiMm receive j A new labor newspaper came into being last month, "The Atlantic Fisherman," official organ of the Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union of the SIUNA. The paper is part of the Union's revitalizing efforts on behalf of the New England fishing industry. Aflantic Fishermen Publish New Paper BOSTON—Another union paper, dedicated to the interests of the fishing industry and the men who sail its boats, is now being published by the Atlantic Fishermen's Union. It is the second newspaper publish by an SIUNA-affili- industry. The newspaper will devote much ated fishermen's union. The New Bedford Fishermen's Union, also affiliated with the SIU, has been publishing a news­ paper for nearly three years. The new publication, "The Atlan­ tic Fisherman," will record the revitalized activities of the Un­ ion. Late last year, the Atlantic Fishermen's Union voted overwhel­ mingly to join the Seafarers International Union of North America. Since then, with the election of Thomas "Obie" O'Brien. The At­ lantic union has been in the fore­ front of the fight to bring life back to the fishing^ industry. - Organizing 'non-union fishermen has been one of the biggest tasks of the Atlantic Fishermen. Another problem, which can be pushed to­ ward solution with information con­ tained in the new Atlantic Fisher­ man, is getting Americans to eat more fish. For the first time last month, the Union, boat owners and fish dealers jointly cooperated in a ra­ dio promotion story for the entire Among unions In the Sill are a number of groups of commer­ cial fishermen on ail coasts, as well as sboreside fish canneries and processors. They are In­ volved in such widely-diversi­ fied fishing operations as scal­ loping, tuna fishing, salmon fisheries, cod, halibut and many others. Groups involved inoluda the New Bedford Fishermen's Union, Alaska Fishermen's Union, tuna fish and eannery unions operating out of Cali­ fornia ports and groups in Bristol Bay, Kodiak, and else­ where in the far northwest Pacific," ^ r. ' • • • of its space to telling about the Uniuii's elfui't to gene^iile eutliusiasm in the fishing industry and to bringing more and more fishermen under the Atlantic Fisherman's banner. Fish Industry Honors Rice, New US Aide BOSTON—Fishing Industry lead­ ers from the ranks of labor, boat owners and fish dealers paid trib­ ute last month to Tom Rice, re­ cently appointed Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Wash­ ington. Rice served for 15 years as exec­ utive secretary for the Massachu­ setts Fisheries Association as well as for the Federated Boat Owners of New England and New York, and fish dealer and boat owner associations. Representatives of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union and the New Bedford Fishermen's Union, as well as of the SIU, attended the testimonial dinner here last month In honor of Rice. The new special assistant to the Fish and Wildlife Service is known for his fair dealings in the fishing industry, and with his familiarity with fishing, should become a valu­ able addition to the service. Rice's sound knowledge of the fishing- business was praised' by m^ny representatives in the in^ dustry at. the dinner here late last month. New Bedford Asks Quota On Scallops NEW BEDFORD—Acting on a request by the New Bedford Fish­ ermen's Union, this city's mayor has asked President Kennedy and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to amit imports of Ca­ nadian scallops. . Howard W. Niekerson, secretarytreasurer of the' SlU-affiliated fishermen's union, said in a letter to Mayor Lawler of New Bedford that "if no quota is placed upon Canadian scallop imports within a short period of time, the New Bed­ ford scallop industry will become extinct." 5-Year Increase Voted Niekerson noted that in 1955 scallop imports from Canada to­ taled 1,946,000 pounds, while 1960 scallop imports from Canada reached a total of 6,873,000 pounds. In New Bedford in 1955 the scallop catch was 13,976,000 pounds, valued at $7,309,000. How­ ever, in 1960, the catch total climbed to 19,325,000 pounds but the valuation declined to $6,731,000, In an effort to curtail the Cana­ dian scallops imports. Mayor Law­ ler has been in contact with the President, Senators Smith and Saltonstall, and Representative Keith. Alaska Union Elects Officers SEATTLE — George Johansen, secretary-treasurer of the Alaska Fishermen's Union, was reelected and is entering his 11th consecu­ tive year as chief executive officer of the Union. The Alaska Union has been affiliated with the Sea-, farers International Union of North America since 1960. The membership reelected Swan Lundmark assistant secretarytreasurer for his 10th consecutive year. Kenneth Olson of Astoria was. elected Columbia. River agent in place of Swan Ohman who did not seek reelection. Jack Wood of Bellingham,' Harold Gudbranson of Ketchikan and Abe Lehto of San Francisco were also reelected. New Pier Plant In New Bedford NEW BEDFORD—A $1,000,000 waterfront improvement project for this city was put Into action recently when a Providence, lif, firm signed a contract to bui'd a cold storage plant here. The plant was brought to tha city through the efforts of munici­ pal leaders and the city'r Harbor Development, Commission. The New Bedford Fishermen's Union is represented on the commission. The projected plant will be built adjacent to,another waterfront s<te selected, by Ihe Quaker Oats com­ pany for a $1,500,000 pet food factory. �May. Ifn SEAFARERS New Cruise Run Seeks S8 Frances Lugs A Heavy Door US Subsidy WASHINGTON — The Federal Maritime Board has started its hearing procedures on the bid of a new shipping company, Atlantic Express Lines of America, Inc. for a subsidy op a Baltimore-tO'Europe run. Atlantic Express is proposing a combination passenger-container ship service from the Chesapeake Bay area to Great Britain, France end the Low Countries. The company says that with sub­ sidy approval it will build three combination ships capable of carrying 600 passengers each and 2,500 and 3,000 tons of cargo in containers. At least three steaPnship com­ panies have intervened in the hear­ ings and can be expected to fight any subsidy proposal for the new operator. They are US Lines, Mooremack and Waterman. There have been repeated pro­ posals in recent years calling for establishment. of passenger serv­ ices from either Baltimore or Philadelphia on a European run. .SeatarefH Faga Maetoaar LOG Waterman, Alcoa Win Safety Awards The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Company, an ac­ tive participant in the joint SlU-industry safety program, scored its best rating yet when it came up with the third place standing In the 1960 safety^' contest of the Marine Section, pilots at the time of the accident. First and second places in the National Safety Council. A 261^-ton door is shown after being stowed on the deck of the Frances (Bull) by longshoremen for delivery to Puerto Rico. The door is aesigned for an atomic reactor which explains its size and weight. to...Better Buyi By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Frozen, Canned Foods Water-Logged When you buy one of these frozen meat or fish dinners to eat while you look at TV, or many other ready-cooked frozen and canned foods, you often get more of such inexpensive fillers as potatoes, water, flour, celery, etc., than of meat or fish. The watered hams, about which consumers are complaining, are only one part of a fantastic story of the padding and watering of modern "convenience" foods. ' \ Recently the New York State Cooperative Extension Service advised consumers to read labels on ready-cooked products to know what they are realy getting. By law, the label must list the ingredients in order of the relative amount. The first on the list is the largest single ingredi­ ent, the second is the next largest, and so on. But other reports and surveys have shown that most shoppers do not read the ingredients on labels. If that's how people shop nowadays, they are paying a lot of hardearned moneV for some cheap, ingredients. The food processors have discovered a wonderful way to get as much as $1.25 a pound for such fillers as rice, flour and even water. For example, the extention service found one brand of "shrimp" chop euey actually contained, in order of importanee, celery, bean sprouts, and shrimp broth, with the shrimp itself in fourth place. A brand of frozen fish balls had potatoes, not fish, as the leading ingredients. And do you know what the leading ingredient is in "shrimp croquettes with Newburg sauce"? Not shrimp, but water. We did some further shopping and found a brand of frozen cooked turkey, with broth first, with turkey second, followed by giblets and flour. At 39 cents for a five-ounce package, you pay $1.25 a pound for this dish. Or take a famous TV dinner of "meat loaf with potatoes and peas." The actual ingredients in order of importance are potatoes, tomatoes, beef, peaS, skim milk and water. At 59 cents for 11 ounces, this comes to 86 cents a pound for a meat-loaf dinner that is more loaf than meat. . Foods already breaded for the frying pan are rarely a good value be­ cause you pay a meat or fish price for bread crumbs and flour for the breading. For example, frozen breaded veal patties at 45 cents for 8 ounces come to 90 cents a pound and part of that isn't even meat. Patties increasingly offered in the fresh-meat as well as the frczenfood departments are often called "veal birds," "mock chicken leg" and so on. Here the problem is the frequent addition of extra suet. The freshly-ground patties sold in the meat department don't have to say when extra fat is added. One manufacturer now even sells stores a machine to convert beef, veal and lamb trimmings into patties. This manufacturer advertises to butchers that this machine "helps you mer­ chandise a great part of this suet at 55 to 69 cents a pound instead of the 3 cents a pound you get from the renderer." After cooking you can tell if a butcher has added extra fat to ham­ burger and other chopped meat. You can see how much fat has drained off, and how the patties have shrunk. But it's hard to tell before you buy. Ordinarily, chopped meat that has extra fat added is whitish. But butchers have many ways of making ehopped meat look red. For one thing, they maj^add fresh blood to make cheap chopped meat look red. Or they may mix in part of the spleen, which has a lot of blood in it. All this is legal. The wide use of various, fillers shows a serious need for legislation to require processors and retailers to state the exact percentages of starch, water, etc., used in foods. It's not enough to say "fat added" or "water" or "flour". We also need to know how much. Otherwise, the loss of confidence as consumers do learn to check the ingredients, will be self-defeating for the manufacturers and re­ tailers. Waterman's score of 3.39, which represents a formula based on the number of hours of time lost per million man hours worked, was sufficient to beat out the SlU-contracted Alcoa Steamship Company for the third spot. Alcoa, which had won the Marine Section con­ test two years' running in 1958 and 1959 and had come up with a second place in 1957, was a con­ testant for the top spot again until the collision of the Alcoa Corsair with the Italian freighter Lorenzo Marcello, in October, 1960. Accident On The Mississippi That accident, which took place on the Mississippi down-river from New Orleans, took the lives of five Seafarers and resulted in lost-time injury to five others. It also re­ moved Alcoa from contention for the number one award. Both ves­ sels were under the control of river Seafarer Retired On 'Island In The Sun' CAPARRA TERRACE, Puerto Rico—Just past his 69th birthday, Seafarer Jose Rodriguez looks back on the last two years as a time that has made him "very proud of our Union." Retired since 1959 on an SIU-* disability-pension, Rodriguez family was always there at the southern end of the run. With his credits this laenefit as a major wife, two sons, two daughters and Union accomplishment. With a life of seafaring dating back to 1912 behind him, he's com­ fortably enjoying his well-earned leisure with his family here. The $35 weekly lifetime disability-pen­ sion assures him a measure of security he and other SIU pen­ sioners viewed as a "pipedream" years ago. Like many of today's Union benefits, they "just didn't seem possible" then. Sailed The World A native of Spain, Rodriguez started his sailing career from Cuba in 1912 and covered many parts of the world before he set­ tled down here. As a family man, he admits that his favorite runs were always in the New YorkPuerto Rico trade because his his grandchildren around him, he counts it "a good life." Rodriguez first joined the SIU in 1941 at the Port of New York and shipped steadily in the deck department. He was a "regular" on the Jean IBull) until he had to call it quits just about two years ago. A leg ailment and an arteriorsclerotic condition had sidelined him for good and he began receiv­ ing the SIU disability-pension a short time later. Much of his time is spent at home today because leg pains keep him from climbing stairs, but he does get around to the Union hall in Santurce now and then to visit with old shipmates. As an oldtimer, he offers his "best appreciation for all that the Union has done for me. I feel happy with everything,". he adds. Retired Seafarer Jose Rodriguez, 69, is shown at home with his daughters Winnie and Sylvia and granddaughter Shirley. 1960 were taken by United States Lines and United Fruit Lines re­ spectively. In other ratings, Matson Line and American President Line, under contract to the SIU Pacific District unions, placed eighth and ninth. Mississippi Shipping and Isthmian finished tenth and 11th respectively in this year's contest. Staff Officers Certified In Export Fleet WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board has formally certified the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association as the collec­ tive bargaining agent for pursers employed by American Export Lines. The certifieation closes out a long fight by the pursers to win representation in the fleet and oust District 50 of the United Mine Workers. Election In February In the election held in February of this year, the Staff Officers got 44 votes to 40 for District 50 with four challenges and one void bal­ lot. The New York regional direc­ tor of the NLRB held that one of the challenges should be sustained since the individual involved was not an eligible voter. Consequently, the other three challenges were dismissed as not being aible to' affeet the results of the election. The Staff Officers' victory repre­ sents the first penetration of E3£= port Lines' officers ranks by an AFL-CIO marine union. Export mates and engineers are repre­ sented by District 50, with the Ex­ port fleet being the Mine Workers' only major base in the n>artitime industry. Officers of all other deep sea dry cargo fleets are represented by the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association. Notify Union , On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every month to all SIU ships as well 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 mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the T.OG office that Seafarers congregate there. As always 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 of its mailing lists. �Pare Tweafr SEAFAKERS^ LOG Mmr, IMl No. 40 In Soafarors Lifeboat Ciaasoa Joseph B. Lorue, MD, Medical Director. Cataract is Common Eye Ailment A cataract is the clouding or fogging of the lens of the eye. The lens is the small, concave, normally transparent body, just posterior to the pupil of the eye. The lens refracts the light and focuses it on the perceptive area on the posterior wall of the eye called the retina. It does this in a manner similar to the way the lens of a camei'a works. The clouding of the lens is due to change in its physical and chemical composition. Swelling of the fibers of the lens due to absorption of water may be reversible; however, the chemical change which pro­ duces changes (similar to that of the white of an-egg when boiled) is irreversible, and is usually progressive. The lens has no direct blood supply, and depends on its nutrition by absorption from the surround­ ing liquid or aqueous humor. The normal lens contains large amounts of certain chemicals which are found to be reduced when the lens be­ comes affected. Cataracts may be produced experimentaly by many processes such as mechanical injury, temperature changes, chemical damage, radiation Fortieth in the series of classes graduated under the SlU training program, these Seafarers or diet deficiencies. They are also produced by certain toxic or meta­ gather for their graduation photo. Seated (I. to r.) aro Jesus ^nondei, Nicolas Lekkot, bolic disorders. Alfredo Tampol, Holimero f^rirandei. Standing (I. to r.) Kepner Nestor. Philip J. Copling, There are many types of cataracts depending on the basic etiology Dewey Gillikin, instructor Biil Dooks, George Murphy and Bob Hermansen. of the cataract or the associated condition. The routine examination of normal adults by using a slit lamp will often show a number of lens opacities, especially with widely dilated pupil and the periphery of the lens carefully examined. They usually are not progressive and, if so, are slow and usually do not affeet the vision. Congenital cataract is a very common form. It may be due to con­ genital deformity of the lens or develop after birth due to various WASHINGTON—Victory Carriers' long-proposed 106,500-ton tanker has been ditched— external influences. It is often found in children with nutritional dis­ but in its stead, the company intends to build two 46,000-ton vessels, which will be similar to turbances. Traumatic cataracts are usually produced by penetrating the company's recently-completed Mount Vernon Victory. wounds of the eye and damage to the lens. Agreement on the two new " There are many other causative or associated conditions in a person which predisposes to cataract. Diabetics seem prone to cataract and tankers was announced by the ket sagged. The Mount Vernon Vic­ doubles the number of crewmem? cataract changes in the lens seem to be hastened by diabetes. Catar­ Maritime Administration, tory was Anally put into service in bers required. The proposed 106,acts appear frequently in myotonic dystrophy, Mpngolionism and cre­ with the approval of the Depart­ January of this year, but work had 500-ton ship would probably have tinism; in certain patients with chronic eczema and those with para­ ment of Defense. The Maritime never begun on the larger vessel. operated with no more than four thyroid disease. Certain toxic drugs may cause cataract. It may also Administration had previously ap­ The Navy Department apparent­ or Ave men above the standard be produced by radiation, lightning or high voltage electric current and proved Government loan and mort­ ly is just as happy with the smaller supertanker manning scale. Part of the reason for the 106,gage insurance for the 106,500-ton vessels, noting that ships of ex­ atomic radiation. The older a person becomes, the more likely he is to develop a catar­ vessel. tremely large size, such as the 500-ton proposal was a prestige act known as a senile cataract. It is estimated that 90 percent of all 106,500-tonner, have limited utility contest between Onassis and StavOnassis Settlement persons over 70 years of age have this type of cataract, and that 34 per­ The giant supertanker, plus the because there are few ports cap­ ros Niarchos, whose American-flag subsidiary has made arrangements cent of people between the ages of 40 and 50 have some degrees of lens smaller 46,000-ton Mount Vernon able of handling them. to build a ship of similar size. opacity. (See Dr. Roy O. Scholz in "Today's Health.") Seafarers too, will be pleased Victory and the Monticello Victory, The first symptom a person with cataract has is a gradual impair­ now under construction, was to with the change which calls for The two 46-000-ton ships will be ment of vision. The things which they see appear misty or not quite have been constructed under a two tankers to replace the one built in the Bethlehem yard at clear. They may complain that they see better in a strong light if the package settlement made by the giant super, since it just about Quincy, Mass. cataract is more developed at the periphery of the lens or, it is a cen­ Government with the Onassis in­ tral cataract, they may state they see better at night. terests in 1957. As part of the The progress of the cataract may remain fairly stable for years, package Victory Carriers and re­ and a person may not require assistance. However, there is usually lated companies were pern^itted to a gradual progress in the cataract formation. In others, there may be transfer twelve T-2s and two Librapid progress and rapid loss of vision, due to increasing opacity of ertys to the Liberian flag. the cataract lens. As the progress of the cataract is often so slow de­ Construction of the new veesels, A bulbous snout beneath the wa- provide long-lasting power for ah veloping that a person may have good vision for years, it may be desir­ originally arranged' for in the able for the physician not to advise the patient of the cataract. The tanker crisis period following the terline may grace the bows of fu­ electric buoy. A buoy lighted by only way to determine the progress of this condition is to check for Suez War of November, 1956, was ture ships. This feature of marine such a source could stay in service for many years. The Coast Guard decreasing vision by repeated examinations. pushed back when the tanker mar- design may result in decreases of is also considering replacing old a ship's required power by 10 to When a cataract has been diagnosed by the ophthalmologist, he should refer the person for a complete physical checkup to determine 25 percent, according to the De­ lightships with fixed offshore struc­ the person's general physical condition and, if any of the conditions partment of Naval Architecture of tures. Helicopter platforms and that are known to favor the progress of the cataract, such as diabetes, the University of Michigan at Ann facilities for a seven-man crew focal infections, or anemias are present, these conditions should be Arbor. The department noted that would be included in the offshore remedied. Professor Takao Inui, naval archi­ structures which should provide There is only one known treatment for cataract and that is an opera­ tect of Japan, devised the careful­ more efficient and reliable serv­ tion. The time and the necessity of operative treatment has to be ly designed underwater snout ice. determined in each individual case. With the modern technique of which showed a reduction in total 4> 4> 4* operative removal, usually under local anaesthetic, the operation is suc­ resistance by about 10 percent at A 10 percent rate Increase for cessful in possibly 99 percent of the cases. MIAMI—A twin-masted sailing a speed of just over 18 knots. If cargo service to Hawaii from the It is advisable to wait for sufficient convalescence after the opera­ craft used as a seagoing school other problems can be solved, such West Coast proposed by Matsof tion before a peranent corrective lens is procured, due to subsequent sank in a storm in the Gulf of as the effect of heavy seas on the Navigation Co., was suspended for changes in the eye following the operation. However, if necessary, tem- Mexico early this month, and six bulbous nose, a real breakthrough four months by the Federal Mari­ crary fitted lenses may be used and permanent corrective lenses ob- of the 19 persons aboard perished. in marine design may be made, time Board. The increase was sus­ tainedafter the eye has completely recovered. (Reference: "Gifford's pended for the maximum term al­ The 92-foot brigantine Albatross, the school claims. Textbook of Ophthalmology by Adler," by W. B. Saunders.) lowed by law in the middle of last registered under the Panamanian t(Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can flag, sank within a minute after The Federal Maritime Board In­ month. An investigation into the she began taking in water off the tends to enforce some standardiza­ proposed new increase was con­ he submitted to this column care of the SEAFAERS LOG.) Dry Tortugas. tion in containerized boxes. Thom­ solidated into an inquiry into a percent increase by Dr. Christopher B. Sheldon, as £. Stakem, chairman of the previous 12 master of the vessel; two teachers board, said that ships designed to Matson which has been in effect and 10 students were saved by a carry containers and built with since September, 1959. A maritime passing Dutch motor ship. Grand Federal construction subsidies or examiner has upheld the 12V^ per­ Rio, and were taken to Tampa. The mortgages, will have to accommo­ cent rate hike, subject to Board Albatross was sailing from Pro- date standard sizes of containers review, and a separate hearing will greso, Mexico to Nassau in the approved by the American Stand­ be held on the new 10 percent in­ ards Association. The association crease. Bahamas when the storm hit. Among those lost was Dr. Alice has approved standards for van 4" 4' 41 Sheldon, wife of the skipper, who containers having cross sections of The Panama Canal last month was the vessel's physician. The eight by eight feet and lengths of was forced to issue draft restric­ vessel sank so fast that the six 10, 20, 30 and 40 feet. Stakem tions for larger ships for the first persons below were unable to es­ said standardization will open the time since 1957. The limitations way to complete interchangeabili- are issued when the level of Gacape. The vessel, based at Mystic, ty between rail, highway and sea tun Eake, in the center of the ca­ Conn., served as a'school where transport. nal, falls to 84 feet. Unusually 4" 4- 4' young men received a year's col­ light rainfall during the annual The use of strontium 90 as a four-month dry season caused the lege preparatory training. The 93ton craft, built in the Netherlands, heat-power source of electricity low water levels and the conse­ had served as a Dutch training for lighted buoys is being investi­ quent draft restrictions. Ships of ship, German pilot schooner dur­ gated by the Coast Guard. Investi­ 90-foot beam or more were limited ing World War II and belonged to gations show that heat emitted by to a 35-foot, six-inch draft. Narnovelist Ernest K. Gann befpie the decay of radioactive strontium nower ships were allowed six she was purchased by Dr. Sheldon. 90 can actuate a thermocouple and inches more. Victory Will Build 2 More Tankers Maritime Roundup School Ship Sinks; Six Lives Lost In the hospital? Call SlU Hall immediately! �r '.••-•-• • •" ' ' ' '" SEAFARERS LOG May, Itn Latest Foreign Flag Cruise Ship Page Twenty-OM MAJOR SiU VICTORY Canada To Bar British From Domestic Trades OTTAWA—^The Canadian government has undertaken action to aid the Canadian-flag shipping and shipbuilding industry, including announcing that it will institute measures to limit shipping in the domestic trade on the Great Lakes to Canadian-flag vessels. The announcement in theHouse of Commons that Can­ the modification of the Common­ wealth nations will halt and shipg ada will move to ban British wealth Merchant Shipping Agree­ that had been transferred will re­ The latest addition to the foreign flag passenger fleet oper­ ating out of the Canadian and American West Coast is the $42 million, 45,000-ton British flag P&O liner Canberra (above) shown being completed at a^Northern Ireland ship­ yard. The 2,250 passenger liner, which will operate at 27>/2 knots between Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the West Coast, will begin service from London 4une 2 and will arrive on the West Coast sometime in July. Commonwealth ships from the Great Lakes domestic trade is a victory for Canadian-flag shipping and the SIU ,of Canada. The Un­ ion has been pressing the Federal Government for such assistance for the maritime industry for a number of years. Thr last SIUNA convention went on record calling for such action by the Canadian govern­ ment as have previous SIUNA conventions on many occasions. The banning of Commonwealthflag vessels will be done through Canadian National Beef Still Alive; Cuba Target Of $1.5 Million Suit HALIFAX—Court endorsement of a $1.5 million suit against the Cuban government for breach of contract is the latest ripple in the Canadian National beef which began in 1957 when the SIU of Canada struck the company's fleet for more wages. Flota Maritime Browning, a Cuban-American firm, sued damages, charging breach of con­ claiming the affair was outside the the Castro government for tract of « Ipasfi-purchnse agree­ court's jurisdiction. Ocean Ships Need Pilots On Seaway WASHINGTON —Special Cana­ dian or American pilots must be •board all ocean-going ships using the St. Lawrence Seaway and other connecting Great Lakes channels, the State Department has an­ nounced. This requirement, set up as a safety measure, was effected through an exchange of notes with Canada. Preparations for the sys­ tem were started when the Seaway was opened last year. Special pilots must be aboard all ocean vessels traveling along con­ fined waterways in the Great Lakes such as the Seaway, accord­ ing to the new'regulations. In the Lakes' open waters, no speciar pilot is needed if the ship's pilot has a masters rating, knows English for communications and has had recent experience on Great Lakes voyages. ment made in 1958 between the company and the Cuban govern­ ment of Fulgencio Batista, under which Browning would operate the ships for Cuba. The seven ships involved in the court suit were sold to Cuba by the Canadian government in 1958 after being tied up almost a year by a strike against their owner, Ca­ nadian National Steamship, a sub­ sidiary of the Government-owned Canadian National Railway. The sale was a government attempt at strikebreaking against the SIU of Canada's strike for wage increases. Sovereign Immunity Claimed The Castro government, opposing the suit, entered an application of sovereign imniunity for the ships. Large Lakes Bulk Carrier Serving V/ifh SIU Fleet MONTREAL—One of the largest Great Lakes bulk carriers ever built is now in service with the SIU of Canada-contracted Canada Steamship Lines. ^ After undergoing successful which the officers and deck crew trials, the Whitefish Bay is also live. Engine and steward now on 'the bulk-carrying crews are in the after house as are trade for CSL on the Lakes and through the St. Lawrence Seaway to the St. Lawrence River and Gulf. With a designed summer draft of 26 feet, 31^ inches, the 26,500 rem WILLIAM 400 Simpson St. deadweight-ton ship is 730 feet Ontario Phone: 3-3221 HALIFAX, N.S mva noiiis st. long, has a 75-foot beam and a Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West depth of 39 feet. The designed Victor 2-8161 speed is 16-% miles per hour. OUEBEC 44 SauIl-au-Matelot Quebec LAtontaine 3-1569 The single-deck, welded steel THOROLD. Ontario 52 .St. David St. CAnal 7-5212 vessel has 22 hatches served by TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. six cargo holds. Propelling ma­ EMpire 4-5719 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. chinery is aft while guidance is ST. JOHN, NB 177 Prlnca William St. OX 2-5431 done from • forward house in SIU Canadian District Halls Rejecting the claim, the court said the ships were equipped to be passenger and cargo vessels, non­ government functions which do not extend sovereign immunity to them. As a result of the decision, the company can now attempt to seize the ships rusting in the Halifax harbor as payment for damages, if the court upholds their claim. Strike Had Extensive Picketing The original strike against Ca­ nadian National saw extensive pick­ et action when the government at­ tempted to transfer the ships to foreign registry. The picketing. Which was extended against the Cuban government when it pur­ chases the ships, has kept the ves­ sels idle since the 1957 beef began. the crew mess and saloon. Modem crew features include airconditioning for heating and ventilation, with individual room control. Crews are berthed in double cabins. Emergency equipment includes two aluminum life boats on grav­ ity-type davits mounted aft and two life rafts forward. Electric cargo handling equip­ ment, the latest steering and guid­ ance gear and heavy duty turbine and steam and diesel generators are included in the equipment. ment. which covers shipping among the member nations of the British-led group. Trade Should Be Canadian In revealing the government's ac­ tion, Transportation Minister Leon Balcer said the move was being made "because the government be­ lieves . . . the domestic Canadian trade within the Great Lakes area was not in any sense contemplated as part of the reciprocal privileges when the Commonwealth Mer­ chant Shipping Agreement origi­ nally came into force, and that this trade should be effectively reserved to Canadian-registered vessels." Canadian, American and British shipowners have taken advantage of this loophole by registering ves­ sels under the British flag or under the flags of British colonies such as Bermuda, hiring foreign crews and running their ships in Cana­ dian domestic waters in direct competition with better-paying Canadian-flag ships. In addition, the Ministry said that Cnnadinn operators were transferring some of their Cana­ dian Lakes ships to non-Canadian commonwealth registry, to save on labor and other costs. Canadian seamen and the domes­ tic shipping industry have been hard hit by these runaway tac­ tics of some Canadian steamship operators. NUS Pledge Many of these runaway-flag ships are manned by British sea­ men. Their union, the National Union of Seainen, had pledged not to crew such vessels, but this promise to the SIU of Canada wasnever fulfilled. The other aspect of the govern­ ment program include paying a 35 percent subsidy toward ap­ proved construction costs of Cana­ dian registered ships built in Canadian yards. This would enable Canadian-flag shippers to buy their vessels in Canada at com­ petitive prices instead of going abroad where lower construction costs exist. Fishing Boat Subsidy Subsidies will also be payed for construction of fishing boats. Steel trawlers will receive a 50 per­ cent subsidy while wooden trawlers over 45 feet in length will have their previous subsidy of $165 a gross ton increased to $250 a ton. Ships now under construction are covered with the aid being applied only to the work still to be done. The ship subsidy will be applied at a higher rate of 40 per­ cent between now and March 31. 1963 to get quicker results. Two Immediate Effects The government action will have two immediate effects on domeslie sliipping: transfer of Canadianflag vessels to other Coihmon- turn in order to be able to engag* in the Great Lakes domestic trade. Job opportunities for Canadian seamen will eventually increase as foreign-flag ships return to th« Canadian-flag and sign on Cana­ dian crews. NUS Voices Concern Over Poor Contracts LONDON—According to "The Seaman" official publication of the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain, the NUS is concerned with the possibility of another wildcat strike in protest against low pay and poor conditions. "The Seaman" warned British shipowners not to pass off a cheap contract on the union. "Shipowners no doubt will pro­ test violently at these demands for higher pay," the unions quotes • British magazine as saying, but if "one of the toughest group of Bri­ tish employers can glimpse th® light this time, they will come to terms quickly with Mr. Scott." Scott, the magazine says, "knowf that if trouble is to be averted . . . improvements have to be made." Then, stating that "a blind ey® would play into the hands of trou­ blemakers," the union's organ con­ tinues its quote from "Time and Tide" magazine: "If the shipowners tura their blind eye to his signal they will play only into the hands of Mr. Neary (a leader of the wildcat strike)." Finally, in a back-handed admis­ sion that there was justification to the strike, "The Seaman" ends with this quote from "Time and Tide"; "If the employers think that Jim Scott is going to give them the easy ride they have had from the NUS in the past few years, we fear they will be mistaken." Canadian Seafarers, members of the SIU of Canada are a vital element in the mari­ time picture generally and in the SIU family of unions. They man ships under Canadian flag across-the-board—deep sea off the Atlantic Coast, on the Canadian West Coast, on the Great Lakes and the Seaway. The Canadian SIU also repre.sents large groups of Canadian tugboatnien, dredgemen and al­ lied crafts. The Canadian Dis­ trict works closely with the other SIU • unions throughout North America and the mutual relationship has been of great advantage to all SIU members. �,A . • »• K ? SEArARERS .V > i; Kar. 1M&. LOG Old Days On Alaska.Run Optical Plan Is Started By SlUNA Pacific Unions Gov't Okays Ship Travel By Militaiv SAN FRANCISCO—The SIU Pacific District's optical plan, whereby the members receive free eye examinations and eyeglasses, went into operation last month at all ports and branches with port agents in'*' charge of the welfare pro­ sion or bifocal glasses. One pair of glasses will be supplied each year; gram. Details of the program include the following: • Eligibility — a seaman must have 10 days of covered employ­ ment within the 365 days imme­ diately preceding his application for the plan's benefits. • Benefits—Complete eye exam­ ination every two years by a li­ censed eye doctor. . • If glasses are needed, a sea­ men will receive either single vl- Unions Act On Viilson Food Beefs SAN FRANCISCO—Sign-ons by members of all SIU Pacific District Unions on the American President Lines' President Wilson was de­ layed after the ship's last voyage as a result of the piling up of a number of food beefs. The beefs were attributed to a chief steward with an attitude of "its never been done before and I'm not going to do it now." Adequate Food Menu Members of ali three unions ob­ jected to the lack of an adequate crew menu, and they demanded a greater variety of food, more fresh fruit and a rotation of juices. The demands were presented di­ rectly to the chief steward who ap­ proves the menu made by the chef. The steward department was also involved in a separate beef with the chief steward over dis­ puted overtime for a penalty meal. Early Breakfast Beef The chief steward had ordered an early breakfast for some wait­ ers and the third steward but had not turned a pantryman to as re­ quired by the contract. The crewmembers involved had to" serve themselves. They did so but many did not submit overtime as re­ quired in the contract. After direct intervention by the steward department delegate, the waiters took action to end the vio­ lation of the agreement. A port committee was convoked after the beefs were presented to APL with the result that overtime was paid lor the early breakfast and action was promised to provide greater variety in the crew menu. Hi. «• •Standard type frames will be supplied, with no provision for substitution of other types of frames except where some physical de­ formity requires a special type of frame to be used. • Contact lenses are not covered by the plan and they will not be furnished nor allowances made for their purchase. Special Case* Circumstances in which a spe­ cial type of lense is required be­ cause of a previous eye operation or of a particular eye illness will be handled as special cases and approval must be received before any purchase can be made. Port agents will be supplied with Medical Authorization .forms and rubber stamps for use in operating the plan. The stamp, indicating when an examination was authorized, will be placed in the seaman's book when a member fills out an Au­ thorization for Medical Care form. Bill Payment When a bill for examination and glasses is submitted, it must be ac­ companied by the Medical Author­ ization form to be honored. Welfare will inform each union's headquarters of those seamen who receive glasses so that the pfoper notation may be made on his rec­ ord. WASfflNGTON — A bill providing for'^$2.5 million for use by the Defense Depart­ Everyone turned out to watch the ships-go north to Alaska. Above, part of the crowd saying bon voyage to the SS Yukon as it sailed in April, 1934, from Pier 51, then known as Pier 2, one of "The Alaska Docks." Yesteryear Gone Haze 'Ataska Dock' For Seattle Cafe SEATTLE—Soon it will be just a memory . .. The sounds of passengers waiting to sail to Alaska, the hustle, the bustle, all was relegated to a colorful, but departed, past last month as wreckers began razing Pier 51 in Seat­ ships plied the frigid waters be­ tween the US and the icy land to tle. the north. From their heavily r timbered docks thousands of passengers and millions of tons of cargo were shipped north to Alaska in the golden years of steamship travel. Oldtimers remember the honor roll of wooden ships berthed at the piers by Alaska Steamship in yesteryears—the Dirlgo, the Dora, the Jefferson, Santa Clara and the New SUP constitutions arrived.. Bering, to name Just the mainstays Union signed agreement with Met-" of a fieet that numbered over IS ritt-Chapman & Scott on manning ships. M/V Gear. Soon the memory of the journey north will be replaced by an imi­ it if i tation setting of a balmy South NO Closer To Gulf Sea island as the pier is renovated NEW ORLEANS—F. E. Weyer- as an elaborate restaurant, the hauser tied up in Tampa, MFOW Polynesia, reports. All men with baggage in The move is part of a conversion old A&G hall should remove same of sections of the Seattle water­ as union has moved into new hall, front from, a shipping center into SUP advises. This city moved 68 a complex of harbor attractions— miles closer to sea as dredges cut hotels, shops, restaurants—and a straight 42.mlle channel to Gulf, will eventually encompass more enabling deep-water ships to avoid than ten acres of seafront sites. 110-mile winding Mississippi River trip. The pier, long known as Pier 2 and for 38 years the Stateside ter­ minal of the Alaska Steamship CO., together with Pier 1 was known as "The Alaska Docks" when steam- Pacific Port News Alaska Tax Payment SEATTLE — Returns must be filed on Alaska income tax by non­ residents, the state has informed SIU Pacific District unions. They suggest payment be made by check with note indicating it is done under protest. SUP reports Tom "Lefty" Matthews, building cus­ todian passed away March 7. Jerry Clements appointed to job. if if if Wilmington Active WILMINGTON — SanDiegp shows interest in forming MTD Council. SUP welfare administra­ tor visited in setting up optical plan. MC&S agent working on get­ ting doctors for medical plan. Port's MTD working to have Cus­ tom House built in the harbor area rather than Los Angeles which is some 22 miles from harbor. i- i .i Mormacglen Trial Run ment to send its personnel on com­ mercial An>erican-flag passenger ships was signed into law by President Kennedy. The measure, strongly supported by the SIU Pacific District, covers the period through the end of June, 1961. It reverses a Defense Depart­ ment report of September, 1960, which stated the agency would diS' continue using ships after the present fiscal year. The report also said that some $80 million was found for use for conunercial air transportation. BUI Aids 2 SIU Companies The bill would materially aid two SIU Pacific District-contracted companies, American President Lines and Matson Navigation Co. Matson has already announced that it has made available more than 3,000 berths for use by the Defense Department. The importance of such aid to steamship companies is shown by the fact that in 1959, while less than three percent of military per­ sonnel was transported in commer­ cial American-ftag vessels, this small amount transported account­ ed for 10 percent of the gross paa= sengsr income of the companies involved. Government Benefits The benefit of sea transportation to the Government is evident from a report in the Scripps-Howard newsppers which stated that $50 million was allocated for berths on commercial airlines of which only 60 percent was actually util­ ized. On ships, 100 percent of the space contracted for was used and neither APL or Matson has ever defaulted in their contract to pro­ vide berths for military personnel. On the Government-operated Military Sea Transport, 80,000 berths in one year were not utilized and MSTS vessels sometimes carry only 10 percent of their capacity. Commercial operators and sea­ men's unions have long argued that MSTS vessel activity be dis­ continued in this area. Pacific District Shipping SAN PEDRO — Trial run crew for SS Mormacglen will be shipped - SUP Port shortly, MFOW reports. Catalina 3/6 to 4/3 will start regular run at end of month. Union attorneys aided San Fran. 631 if if Greek seamen from ship abandoned 115 on rocks in getting increase in Seattle Ships Transit Hawaii money while waiting to' be sent 129 Portland HONOLULU—Large number of home. ships in transit had SUP supply i i i 386 Wilmington sonf>e men for A&G. One man, Ole Portland Sponsors team Olson, was in hospital at end of Now York 115 PORTLAND — MFOW is again month. sponsoring k Babe Ruth League New Orleans 37 if if if tean>. Transfer of Matson C-3s to 19 SF Gets New Dispatcher Australia run presented much work Honolulu SAN FRANCISCO — Elmiro for MC&S. Shipping picked up for San Pedro (no hall) "Chlno" LaRue, MC&S delegate SUP which also urges men»bers to aboard APL's President Wilson, subscribe to unionized "Portland Total 1,432 appointed temporary dispatcher. Reporter." MFOW 4/1 to 4/30 MC&S 4/6 to 5/4 Total 197 398 1,226 87 43 245 83 41 253 109 495 22 40 177 (no hall) 0 37 31 19 69 66 (no hall) 66 486 650 ~ (no hall) 2,538 �Mar. Iffl SEAFARERS LOG Put It Down Gently, It Weighs 80 Tons Artist's conception of the new American President Lines' SS President Lincoln (be­ low), shows where the 80-ton gantry crane being installed (left) will be located above the No. 4 car­ go hold. The crane will move container­ ized cargo from the dock to the hold in Z'/j minutes. Aiding the operation will be a boom trolley and special spreader ex­ tending 16 feet over the dock. SUP Continues Fight On MSTS Job Issue SAN FRANCISCO—The Sailors Union of the Pacific said it will continue efforts to have the Military Sea Transport Serv­ ice change its policy of using Japanese crewmen on cargo ships in the Pacific after learning that Secretary of Defense ships, especially when many Amer­ Robert McNamara said he ican seamen are on the beach. Newest Pacific District Ship APL's Lincoln To Start Run SAN FRANCISCO—With Installation of an 80-ton gantry crane to handle container­ ized cargo and final trimming finished, the American President Lines' 88 President Lincoln, newest 8IU Pacific District-contracted ship, is scheduled to sail on her maiden voyage to the Far East on Memorial Day, a-* week after delivery to APL 693,000 cubic feet of cargo space. ing 22,640 tons, the ships are 563 Sea Racer cargoliners are im­ feet long with 76-foot beams. here. Another APL vessel, the SS President Tyler, sistership to the completed 23,000-ton Sea Racer cargoliner, is undergoing comple­ tion work and final testing at the Bethlehem Steel Company's San Francisco shipyard and is expected to be delivered to APL within four months. The two ships will offer con­ tainerized service to shippers be­ tween the US and Asian ports, as well as regular cargo facilities and passenger service. At first service will be between the West Coast and Asian ports, with East Coast service to follow later. 80 Ton Gantry Crane To handle the eight by eight by 20-feet containers used by APL, the 80-ton gantry crane was in­ stalled above the^No. 4 cargo hold which holds 126 containers in a vertical stack six containers high. APL purchased 420 containers for $1,250,000 for use on the two ves­ sels. A second hatch is also avail­ able for container service. The gantry crane, which is 25 feet tall, 76 feet wide and 35 feet long, has a capacity of 25 tons and has the unique feature of a "fiying control room" mounted on the crane itself, with all control opera­ tions housed in waterproof, alumi­ num cubicles. Accommodations For 12 The ships have air-conditioned passenger accomodations for 12 in addition to room for a total of Face Twenty-Tkrea proved Mariner type ships, pow­ The two vessels are part of a ered by 17,500 horsepower single $32 million APi. construction pro­ screw geared turbines, with a gram to modernize the company's cruising speed of 20 knots. Displac­ fleet. 'Hope' Seamen Make Donation To MFOW's Matthews Fund SAN FRANCISCO—Contributions keep rolling into the Ma­ rine Firemen, Oilers, Wipers and Watertenders' Sam Mat­ thews Fund with possibly the "farthest out" donation being made by crewmembers of the 4 88 Hope, now in Indonesia, live in Honolulu. The trip to the who said they wouldn't be mainland by his wife and four of able to send in the money, about $150 to $200, "until we get to Singapore in June." The fund was set up to aid Mat­ thews who has been paralysed from the waist down for over a year after being mugged in New York City. Old Timers Contribute In addition to contributions from active members of the MFOW and other SIU Pacific District Unions, donations have been received from old-time members who have re­ tired and are living on union pen­ sions. While tlie source of income for these members is limited, they have ail made generous contribu­ tions. Matthews, now in the San Fran­ cisco Public Health Hospital, was recently visited by his family who his seven chiidren was made pos­ sible by contributions to the fund. After visiting her husband, Mrs. Matthews thanked the contributors to the fund. "It was a wonderful thing for you to do," she said. "The children had not seen their father for two years and their visit with him was a teriffic boost for their morale and to Sam's also. Words cannot express our appreci­ ation to the members who con­ tributed, many of whom we do not know personally. The MFOW is a great organization with e real spir­ it of brotherhood." Matthews Fund money is being used to pay for therapy which, doctors say, will enable Matthews to regain the use of his legs. Fund monies also aid in the sup­ port of his family. was not opposed to the present MSTS policy. The SUP and the Masters, Mates & Pilots had asked McNamara to investigate MSTS operation of 17 cargo ships in the Pacific which fly the American flag but are crewed by 750 Japanese nationals. McNamara was quoted in the "San Francisco News-Call Bulletin" as defending the practice of having the vessels operated by a Japanese firm under a MSTS contract. Favors Using 'Indigenous' Persons According to the report, Mc­ Namara stated that the Depart­ ment of Defense favors using per­ sons "indigenous" to the area in which our foreign bases are located where such skills are available. As reasons for this, McNamara said, such a policy "makes our presence more palatable to the host countries, fosters a limitation of dollar expenditures aboard and permits logistical support to our operating military forces not other­ wise obtainable." The Sailors Union has pointed out, that such foreign operation of military ships only takes money out of the domestic economy with­ out returning any comparable gain. It was also pointed out that American merchant seamen were able to supply logistical support to American military forces during war time. 'Ill Suited' For American Crews McNamara also said the ships had been modified for Japanese crews and were "ill suited" for An>erican crews. There was no elaboration on this statement. McNamara's arguments are sim­ ilar to those previously advanced by MSTS. It is believed that Mc­ Namara contacted MSTS when he promised to investigate the oper­ ating policy of the service follow­ ing the SUP-MM&P request. The two unions has protested MSTS method of crewing the ves­ sels, stating that foreign personnel should not man American-flag Understandable Tears Ago The Unions said that MSTS' action was understandable years ago when it was necessary to bol­ ster the Japanese economy. But this situation has changed in recent years. At present there is a short­ age of Japanese seamen and that nation's economy is booming. Foreign operation of the ships has taken about $85 million out of the American economy in recent years, with the yearly operation estimated to be $8 million for Japanese crew and expense. MCS Calls 1st Planning Conference SAN FRANCISCO — T h • first Marine, Cooks and Stew­ ards Union Planning Confer­ ence, to be held here June 15-18, was officially launched last month with the niailing of the conference call to all ships and branches of the union. Coupled with the announcement of the mailing, MC&S Assistant Secretary-Treasurer James Willoughby, conference coordinator, reported that committees on ar­ rangements, rules, program and re­ ception have been set up and oth­ ers will be formed after the con­ ference begins. The mailing consisted of an over­ printing of the conference call and small stickers. Conference post­ ers will be placed aboard ships by patrolmen when vessels reach port. SIU Pacific District Halls SUP HONOLULU Pier 8, Room 208 PHone 502-777 523 BienvUle St. Jackson 5-7428 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6605 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApitol 3-43.78 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 2-0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 5-6617 NEW ORLEANS StaffOfficers Repay MC5 SAN FRANCISCO—The Marine Staff Officers, Office and Allied Personnel Union presented a check for $3,000 to the Marine Cooks and Stewards union at last month's headquarter's meeting as partial payment for money borrowed for organizing purposes. MSOOAP, which has a direct charter from the Seafarer Interna­ tional Union of North America, embarked on an extensive organiz­ ing campaign three years ago and received support from the MC&S. The union's efforts, which have extended from Nome, Alaska to the Mexican border, have brought longshoremen, fishermen, fish can­ nery workers, pursers and office personnel under the SIU banner. MC&S HONOLULU Room 206. Pier 8 PHone 5-1714 523 Bienville St. RAmond" 7-428 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 PORTL.4ND. 211 SW Clay St. CApitol 7-3222 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. EXbrook 7-5600 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. StAin 3-0088 WILMINGTON 602 Broad Ave. TErminal 4-8538 NEW ORLEANS MFOW HONOLULU. . 56 Norib Nimitz Highway PHone 5-6077 NEW YORK 130 Greenwich St. COrtland 7-7094 PORTLAND 522 NW Everett St. CApitol 3-7297-8 SAN FRANCISCO 240 Second St. DOuglas 2-4592 SAN PEDRO 298 West 7th St. TErminal 3-4485 SEATTLE 2333 Western Ave. UAin 2-6328 / VI �SEAFARERS VMC* Twenty-Vcor SIX7 FOOZ> and May, INl IOC Seamen Win On Minimum Pay; New Law Applies To Maritime WASHINGTON—American merchant seamen are now covered by the Federal minimum wage law as a result of an SlU-backed amendment passed by Congress last month. Con­ sequently, non-union seamen employed in many harbor and inland waters operations will be Meat: The Center Of The Menu It's estimated that one-third of all the money spept in the United receiving at least $1 an hour' States for food is used for the purpose of meat. It is also a fact that for the first time. mum, too many seamen on small men, and also minimize the impact Americans consume more meat than any other nation in the world, not The new minimum wage boats were being paid less than of low wage operations on compet­ Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director only for its flavor and "stick-to-the-ribs" quality, but for its healthbuilding proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals. Needless to say, a rugged life at sea makes meat an important item of shipboard feeding. Meat is the center of the menu—the article of diet around which most meals are planned, prepared and served. Good meat therefore deserves good care and preparation so that none of its taste and nutritive value is lost. Most of the meat used for shipboard feeding is fabricated into stand­ ard packaged and frozen cuts. Most of the bones, excess fat, gristle and tendons have been removed according to specifications as to grade and weight. This eliminates excess weight plus routine butchering and is both a storage-saver and time-saver for the galley crew. The IIS Department of Agriculture has set up for the packing houses engaged in interstate-trade specific standards and regulations regard­ ing the type and conditions of animals slaughtered and the care given the meat afterward. All meat destined for Interstate trade must be inspected by US Government inspectors and meet stipulated standards before it can be sold. This also applies to meat for consumption on American ships. The Government has similarly established grades for the meats most commonly used. These grades are determined by conformation, finish and quality, which include such characteristics of the meat as tender­ ness, flavor, amount of fat, juiciness and color. Variations from grade to grade can be considerable. Only a year ago, SIU companies began storing "US Good" grade steaks instead of the commercial grade in food service on SIU vessels through efforts of the Food and Ship Sanitation Program. Meat can spoil and its eating qualities are reduced if it is improperly or carelessly stored or is subject to sharp temperature changes. It is a costly, perishable product and should be placed under refrigeration as soon as it is brought aboard ship. All meats keep best when frozen at zero degrees or below. They will keep as long as a year at this temperature. At higher temperatures the exterior of the meat may look and feel frozen, but deteriorating changes occur at rapid speed. Higher than zero temperatures result in rancidity and cause meat to lose color, juiciness and flavor. For example: At 10' F. pork starts going rancid in three or four months; beef, lamb or veal in four or five months. Quality loss occurs faster and faster as the temperature rises. Another important thing to remember is that temperature damage is not visible or tastable in itf early stages. Held for only a day at 20' F., a product is not likely to show evidence of damage particularly if it has been kept in its original packaging. Nonetheless, changes that eventu­ ally result in visible and tastable damage have begun and the damage, once done, can't be undone. Today most of the meats aboard ship are received in fabricated form as individual cuts (strip loins, sirloin butts, rounds, etc.) in separate packages. Individual cuts are better for many reasons. They keep better, take up less space in the freezer, are easier to store, more sanitary, less trouble to prepare for cooking and only the items to be served need be defrosted. One of the best protections for meat is proper packaging to prevent the product from being exposed to air. Exposure causes the meat to turn rancid faster and become tough. It allows "drying up" or desic­ cation to occur at a more rapid rate. Never soak meat in water as a means of thawing. Thaw as slowly as possible and do it in the thaw room or any other chilled place. Meat,especially the larger cuts, should not be thawed at room temperature. If meat is thawed at room temperatures, such as in the galley, the sur-face will begin to spoil before the meat is thawed at the center. Fur­ ther, the meat juices, formed into ice crystals when the meat was initially frozen, will drip away from the frozen meat and be completely lost. law still exempts seamen from the overtime provisions of the legisla­ tion. Eventually, it will bring all seamen. as well as other covered workers, up to a $1.25 an hour minimum in a step-by-kep pro­ cedure over a four-year period. Eesiored In Senate The victory on the minimum wage issue came after the House of Representatives had originally knocked out coverage for seamen. Such coverage was restored in the Senate and subsequently, both the House and the Senate adopted the Senate version of the bill, follow­ ing some elaborate maneuvering by Administration forces. In their fight for minimum wages for seamen, the SIU and other MTD-affiliated maritime un­ ions pointed out that while exist­ ing union contracts call for wages well above the $1 an hour mini­ the minimum because they were working anywhere from 60 to 80 hours a week for $200 to $300 a month in many instances. Among such groups are the deck scow captains in New York Harbor whose earnings are considerably below $1 an hour. Shipowner groups had opposed the law, even though the overtime provisions were dropped so as to exempt them from h:;ving to pay Union seamen time and one-half for overtime. Originally, the ship­ owners had declared that the law was acceptable to them were it not for the overtime provisions, but when these were jdropped, the American Merchant Marine Insti­ tute went on record against the legislation anyway. Even without the jtvertime provi­ sions, the new law' will still pro­ vide considerable improvement for many non-union seamen and boat­ ing, union-organized groups. HighCourt Bars 16-Cent Scale WASHINGTON —A recent Su­ preme Court decision held that a knitting "cooperative" in the State of Maine was in violation of the Federal Wage and Hour law. The "cooperative" was paying house­ wives 16 to 23 cents an hour for knitting infants' wear. In its ruling the Supreme Court declared that the Whlttaker House Cooperative, Inc., of Troy, Maine, was not a true cooperative at all, but had been set up for the pur­ pose of evading Federal wage standards.' Only Gid-Time Seafarers Will Remember These (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submited to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) ICC Reports Declining Domestic Ship Revenues WASHINGTON—^Figures issued by the Interstate Com­ merce Commission on revenues of the coastwise and intercoastal trade for 1960 bear out the gloomy picture of the in­ dustry beset by railroad rate--^ ning an intercoastal leg such as cutting. Marine and Isbrandtsen. With the exception of the States Calmar showed the biggest plus SlU-contracted Calmar Steamship Company, which is in a special situ­ ation because of its haulage of Bethlehem Steel cargoes, com­ panies in the trade had little to cheer.about and some of them ran far below the previous year's figures. Intercoastal Hit Hard The hardest hit segment of„ the trade was in the intercoastal area, where revenues were way down for Luckenbach (which has since quit the trade altogether) and were also down for offshore companies run­ figure, but only because its 1959 revenues had been sharply affected by the steel strike.. On the East - (i)oast coastwise service, Seatrain showed a revenue increase, while Sea-Land had a sizable drop-off during the year. Most of the Lakes operators showed modest improvements over 1959, but here too, their 1959 fig­ ures were adversely affected by the steel tie-up. Thfr revenue figures issued by ICC are gross revenues and do not reflect actual profit or loss. Three former SlU-manned ships of Pre-World War II vintage are (top to bottom) the Margaret (Bull), a Hog Islander, the Major Wheeler (Bull) which the oldtimers call a "laker" even though it was a salt-water shijp, and the Azalea Clly (Waterman) a Merchant type ship built in the Merchant Shipyard in Pa. All three were built during or right after World War I and were reported missing and presumed lost as a result of enemy action during World War II. (Photos courtesy US Naval Institute Proceedings, Annapolis, Md.) �SEAFARERS Jay-Kay Workers Approve Proposed Contract Terms 9m* Twemtf-nm LOG At The UIW Bargaining Tabie After workers at the Jay-Kay company had unanimously authorized strike action in a special meeting op Thursday evening, May 11, a tentative agreement was reached with the employers which would pro-'^ vide a general Wage increase climaxed by an election In Octo­ for all hands, plus other con­ ber, 1960, which the UIW won handily by a margin of nearly two tract improvements. The .proposed contract won over­ to one. UIW certification was de­ whelming approval from the sub­ layed until January because of sequent special meeting of the legal maneuvers by the defeated plant's workers on Monday, May "independent" outfit. Worst Conditions 15. Meetings are continuing be­ tween the Union and the company Under this "independent" union, In an effort to put the proposed the employees had worked under the most Intolerable working con­ agreement into final form. ditions worse than those prior to Immediate Raise The two-year agreement calls the great union organizing cam­ for an immediate wage increase, paign of the I930's. This was so be­ across-the-board for all depart­ cause the "independent" union did ments, reclassification of jobs in nothing, would do nothing, and could do nothing. the 20 departments at the com­ Under the "independent" union, pany's two plants which will result At bargaining table discussing demands for a new two-year agreement at UlW-contracted employees were hired at $1 an hour in appropriate minimum scales, Eastern Automotive Co., of the Bronx, are UIW National Director Steve Cardullo (far and advanced to $1.15. The com­ plus seniority protection, welfare right) and UIW organizer Ralph Quinnonez. At left are management representatives. coverage and further improvement pany would lay them off for a month or so and then rehire them during the life of the contract. at $1 an hour. This the "Indepen­ Numerous negotiation meetings dent" union allowed. had been held with the employers There were many other abuses since the UIW was certified as collective bargaining representa­ also, which made the rehiring gim­ NEW YORK—Increases in maximum allowances including hospital room and board and tive in February. Negotiations on mick look small by comparison. broader coverage of other hospitalization benefits, were approved for UIW members by th# The change brought about by the Union side had been carried out by a committee consisting of the UIW was summed up by one trustees of the Union's welfare plan, who met at headquarters here earlier this month. The trustees voted to raise' UIW representatives and rank-and- veteran employee, who, after the contract approval, when over 100 file employees from various com­ copies of the agreement were Im­ the m a X i m u m hospital merly covered by the regular UIW members by the United Industrial benefits to $300 from $240, and maternity benefit allowances. In Workers Welfare Plan, according pany departments.* mediately passed out, said: "At also upped the In-hospital room the case of normal childbirths, the to Plan officials. Two-Year Fight last we know what a contract looks and board allowance to $15 a day trustees agreed to Increase the al­ The highest welfare paj-ment for Completion of the contract like." from the former $12 a day, effec­ lowance to $80 from $62.50. The the month went to Pablo Cruz of would wind up a fight of nearly Another employee said he had tive the first of this month. In ad­ trustees also approved benefit cov­ Porter-Mathews Co., who received two years' duration to bring the worked seven years at the plant dition, the group approved plac­ erage of newborn babies which a check in the amount of $702,70= benefits of genuine u n 1 u n and had never eeen a Cunlract. ing the following cases under regu­ may require special medication or Other large benefit payments went The contract settlement was pre- lar hospitalization benefits: Caesar- surgery. representation to Jay-Kay em­ to: Charles Schaffner of F. M. ployees. Previously, the plant had ceeded by three months of bitter ean sectioii, ectopic pregnancy, and During the month of April, a to Stevenson, $564.00; Joseph Znanbeen represented by an "inde­ negotiations during which the Un­ miscarriages. The latter were for­ tal of $7,383.03 was paid to UIW iec, F. M. Stevenson, $552.00; pendent" outfit, known as Amal­ ion and the negotiating committee Camilllo Fioravanti, Wilson Marin# gamated Local 355 which func­ had to fight for a contract, clause Terminal, $466.90; Edward Tochby clause. tioned largely as a paper local. man, C & S Canvas and Rope, The organizing campaign was Status Quo Offer $336.00, and Phillip Chiappisl, After three months, all the em­ Standard Building Displays, ployers would offer was a one$280.15. year status quo contract—that Is, the same contract they had with the "independent" union. The employers also said that NEW YORK—Members of the United Industrial Workers they would talk about money Union have completed voting for delegates to the UIW's first "later"— if they made any In the meantime. convention, and are now awaiting the report of their tallying All union members should At the special meeting May 11, committee. regularly attend the member­ the employees voted unanimously box by not later than May 12. ship meetings in their area. The results of the election office rillLADELPIIIA —The United for strike action—even those who The UIW convention is sched­ These meetings are devoted had voted against the UIW in the will be reported to all ports uled to open May 24 at head­ Industrial Workers Union has to discussions of matters vital to NLRB election. maintaining offices, in addition to quarters in Brooklyn. Among the signed a new two-j'ear contract The company actually believed ail candidates appearing on the items expected to be discussed are with the Philadelphia Dressed Beef the welfare and security of that these people, whom they had plans for broadening organizing Company which grants the firm's every UIW member and his ballot. kicked around, browbeaten and activities in many areas where un­ employees increased fiinge bene­ family. 17 Vie For Posts fired at the slightest pretext would organized industrial workers are fits, including health and welfare What's more, these meetings never vote for a strike. According to the UIW constitu­ receiving sub-standard treatment gains. provide every UIW member The contract, which went into Fight For Rights tion, eight delegates to the conven­ and low pay. with the opportunity to speak up effect earlier this month, will cover The employers didn't realize that tion will be elected. A total of 17 and state his views about these once the employees' fear was lift­ some 20 UIW employees when the The news on this page deals members placed their names in vital matters. ed as a result of the UIW election nomination and were listed on the with people working under the firm reaches Its peak season, acSIU banner in shoreside estab­ : cording to UIW National Director Here is the schedule of the victory, and once it had been ballot. They were: proved that the employees had a lishments engaged in maritime • Steve Cardullo. Philadelphia next meetings: Basil Booker, David Brechcr, strong union to support them, they production and allied fields. Dressed Beef pi-imarily deals with NEW YORK-Tuesday, June would stand up and fight for the Joseph Campolei, John J. Dwyer, Included among the items tlie wholesale processing of hides. Cardullo al.so announced that 6, at 6 PM, SiU Hall, 675 rights denied to them for many John Holiday, Warren Leader, Sal made are cordage, canvas, Maccarone, Ysmael Paz, Gennaro Jack Miller, area UIW director, years. i lifesaving equipment, ship's Fourth Ave., B'klyn. As another employee put it: Primiano, Ralph Quinnonez, Louis gear and related industrial was recuperating from a recent BALTIMORE - Wednesday, "This shows the Jay-Kay em­ A. Ruggiano, Price C. Spivey, products. Because there had operation which not only kept him June 7, at 7:30 PM, SIU Hall, ployees are solidly behind their Charles S. Spruell, Frederick Stew­ not been any organization avail­ away from his regular duties, hut art, Matty A. Stucchio, Joseph union, 100 percent." 1216 E. Baltimore St. able to tbem, many of these also from attending the SlUNA At the peak of the season, em­ Walsh and Odell Watts. workers were formerly without convention in Puerto Rico. Miller, SUNBURY - Sunday, June Ballots Mailed To Members ployment in the Jay-Kay Corporaany union protection, until they who had been elected a UIW dele­ 11, at 2 PM. Friendship Fire lion's NeW York City plants is in A mail ballot, together with a came under the SIU banner. gate by the membership, is ex­ Company. the vicinity of 700 workers. The letter of instruction, was sent to Developments in their area will pected back on the job in a few firm, which operates plants in each UIW member at his last be reported here because they week.s. Cardullo added that Bro. PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday, Long Island City and The Bronx, known address, and the menrbers are an important part of the Miller wished to thank all those June 13, at 7:30 PM, SIU Halt, who sent cards and flowers during manufactures a variety of equip­ were instructed to return 1 "h- maritime industry. 2604 S. 4th Street. his hospital confinement. ment, most of it for household use. . marked, ballots tq g designated post UIW Welfare Plan Expanded These Are Your Union Meetings —Attend Them! UIW Members End Voting On Convention Deiegates UIW Signs Up Phila. Company �• v--r L-t-;., Fare Tweiity-SiB SEAFARERS tOG All of the following 5IU families have re^ceived a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $6,400 in maternity benefits and a maturity value-of $800 in bonds: ^ The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $44,000 in benefits was paid(Any apparent delay in payment of claims Is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dis­ position of estates.) George J. Balaskos, 45: Brother Fernand Bertalo, 57: Brother Balaskos passed away from a lung Bertalo died at the USPHS Hospiailment at the t a 1, Baltimore, USPHS Hospital, Md., on March 20, Norfolk, Va., on 1961, due to a March 1, 1961. heart ailment. He He had sailed in had shipped as an the SIU steward engineer on SIU department since tugs since 1957. 1951. Surviving is Surviving is his his sister. Maty widow, Mrs. An­ Helen Balaskos, toinette Bertalo, of Norfolk. Burial of Baltimore. Holy was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cross Cemetery, Baltimore, was the Norfolk. Total benefit; $4,000. place of Interment. Total benefit: $4,000. Maurice Gaines, born March 4, Lewis Hartley, Mobile, Alabama. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ellis 4 4 4 Edward W. Hall, born March 14, Gaines, Mobile, Alabama. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roger Mary Savoie, born February 28, Hall, Jackson Heights, New York. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Irvin 4 4 4 Savoie, Cut Oif, Louisiana. John Ward, born March 28, 1961, 3» it 4" to Seafarer and Mrs. John Ward, Clara Spiers, born March 15, Clinton, Mississippi. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Token 4 4 4 Spiers, Columbia, Mississippi. Donald Floyes, bom February 4« t 4" 10, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ Irene Sears, born March 24, 1961, ert Floyes, Mobile, Alabama. to Seafarer and Mrs. Lyn Sears, 4 4 4 William Baker, born March 12, Brooklyn, New York. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs,-Edgar 4" Lawrence J. Sheehan, 64: Broth­ Tadashi Diaz, born March 27, Baker, New Orleans, Louisiana. er Sheehan died of arteriosclero­ 4 4 4 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan sis on May 27, Marcell Thomas, born March 30, 1960, at the C. Diaz, Santurce, Puerto Rico. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren USPHS Hospital, 4 4" 4Thomas, Baltimore, Maryland. S t a t e n Island, Chariene Longr, born March 21, 4 4 4 New York. He 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Joyce Piatt, born March 27, 1961, had been shipping Long, Prichard, Alabama, to Seafarer and Mrs. Elijah C. SIU since 1940 in 4 4 4" Piatt, New Orleans, Louisiana. the steward de­ Gilbert Gonzales, born March 29, 4 4 4 partment. His sur­ 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilbert Kenneth Bewley, bora November vivors are CaroGonzales, Galveston, Texas. 8, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1 i n e McGrath, 4 4 4 Thomar Bewley, Seattle, Washing­ Walter Hand and William O'Con­ Daniel Kennedy, born March 22, ton. nor, all of Brooklyn, NY. Burial 1981, to Seafarer and Mrs. Aubry 4 4 4 was at Pine Lawn Cemetery, NY. Kennedy, Jay, Florida. Rebecca Sanchez, born March 18, Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 1 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas Carolyn Reed, born March 20, Sanchez, Chickasaw, Alabama. 4 4 4 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hardy 4 4 4 Wglter G. Browning, 34: A lung Gordon Gasklll, born March 81, Reed, Galveston, Texas. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Floyd condition was the cause of death 4 4 4 to Brother Brown­ Kevin Lewing, born April 2, Gaskill, Sea Level, North Carolina. ing on March 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ottis 4 4 4 1961 at Greens Blair Rowell, born March 31, Lowing, Flsrien, Louisiana; ville. North Caro­ 1961, to 'Seafarer and Mrs. Frank 4 4 4 lina. He had Karen Fedraza, born February Rowell, Dickinson, Texas. shipped in the 24, 1961, to .Seafarer and Mrs. H. 4 4 4 SIU deck depart­ Amy Denny, born April 6, 1961, B. Pedraza, Texas City, Texas. ment since 1946. to Seafarer and Mrs. Hershel Den­ 4 4 4 Surviving is his Estelle Rabaria, born March 17, ny, Bluefield, West Virginia. mother, Mrs. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Teadoro 4 4 4 Flossie Browning, Michael DeSouza, born April 12, IMM. Rabaria, San Francisco, California. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Celes- of Richmond, Va. Interment was at 4 4 4 Louise Romero, born April 9, tino DeSouza, Brooklyn, New York. Richmond. Total benefit: $4,000. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Romero, Brooklyn, New York. $> $1 ^ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Har. 19S1 4 4 4 Oswald M. Ergle, 70: A lung con­ dition was the cause of death to Brother Ergle on April 9, 1961, at the USPHS Hos­ pital, Baltimore, Md. He had sailed in the SIU stew­ ard department since 1946, and is survived by Dol­ ores T. Winebrenner of Balti­ more. Woodlawn Cemetery, Balti­ more, was the place of burial. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 William M. Scott, 60: A heart ailment was the cause of death to Brother Scott on January 17, 1961 at Mobile, Ala. He had been a member of the SIU steward de­ partment since 1941, and is sur­ vived by his wid­ ow, Mrs. Frankie Scott, and a son, Cornelius, both of Mobile. Inter­ ment was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mobile, Total benefit: $4,000. Seafarer's Last Rites in Pakistan Karl Evert Johansson, born Feb­ ruary 22, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sven-Olaf Johansson, New Orleans, Louisiana. Robert Bridges, Jr., born April C, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs Rob­ ert Bridges, Galveston, Texas. Dennis Peterson, born March 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ken­ neth Peterson, La Grange, Georgia. Kevin Vega, born March 16, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow Vega, Cut Off, Louisiana. Sharon Gurney, born April 14, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Gurney, Baltimore, Maryland. 4 4 4 4 4 4 viRm-xo 1 7MB/^ 4 Solemn services were held for Seafarer Turner T. Parker at Chittagong, East Pakistan, foU lowing his death at a local hospital last Christmas Day. Parker, 56, had suffered a stroke aboard the Coeur D'Alene Victory two days out of port. Shipmates and friends gathered at the Protestant Cemetery included (standing, from left): Seafarers Eidemire, McGeOi Malhabour, George, Roditis, Bunce, White, Casey, Ameiinck, Correli, the local Reverend who ofFiciated, Seafarer Downey and local residents. In front, 2nd mate Todd, chief engi< neer O'Donnell, Capt J. E. Rothrock, Seafarer Kolonas, 1st engineer Jolley and 3rd mate Fitzell. Bunce, who was ship's delegate, submitted the photo. 4 4 Michal Mlchalik, 45: Brother Michalik died of broncho-pneumo­ nia in San Fran­ cisco, Calif., on March 14, 1961. He had sailed in the SIU steward department since 1952, and is sur­ vived by Paul L. Marty of San Francisco. Holy Cross Cemetery in San Francisco was the place of burial. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 Cecil E. Williams, 36: A heart condition caused the passing of Brother Williams on October 2, 1960, while aboard the S3 Montego Sea at New Orleans, La. He had sailed in the SIU engine department since 1945. His mother, Mrs. Rosa E.. Wil­ liams, of Richmond, Va., survives. Burial was in Richmond. Total ben­ efit: $4,000. 4 ,4 4 Nick Giosue, 76: Brother Giosue passed away from a lung ailment on February 21, 1961 at' St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Fla. He began sailing SIU in the deck department in 1940 and hkd been receiving special disability benefits since 1954. His widow, Mrs. Carmelina Giosue, of Tampa, survives. Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa, was the place of interment. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 Cynthia Miniz, born April 20, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joaquin Miniz, Brooklyn, New York. Daniel Hartley, born December 80, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis R. Ross, 33: A heart ail­ ment caused the passing of Broth­ er Ross at St; Jo­ seph's Hospital, Houston, Texas, on March 10, 1961. He had been shipping in the deck department on SIU tugs since 1957. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Shirley Ann Ross, of Houston. Burial was at Rose­ wood Memorial . Park, Houston. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 Maurice Kopenhagen, 57: Broth­ er Kopenhagen died of a heart con­ dition oh March 11, 1961, at Met­ ropolitan Hospi­ tal, New York, NY. He began shipping with the SIU steward de­ partment In 1941 and had been re­ ceiving special disability benefits since 1960. His sisterT Irene K. An­ derson, of Bronx, NY, survives. Burial was at Monteiiore Cemetery inthe Bronx. Total benefit: $4,000. �Mar, IMl SEAFARERS MONTIiOO SUN (Standard Marina), March S—Chairman, S. i. Alpai^i Saeratary, L. W. Pmpfr. SSO draw for Yoliohama. Charles Slanina waa electad as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Motion made to have a delegation send letter to headquar­ ters regarding ship's safety. Food menus and service excellent. Crew very cooperative In all respects. Vote of thanks to ail delegates and steward department for a job well done. Re­ pair list to be given to patrolman at port of payoff. Discussion about mas­ ter and mate doing sailor's work on deck. PENN MARINER (Penn Shipping), March S—Chairman, Wm. H. Thomp­ son; Secretary, A. Trammer. Ship's delegate reported everything is going along very good. Requested resigna­ tion. Vance A. Reid was le-elected and given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Departineii{~crelegates re­ ported no beefs. Request to cut steam olT radiators. Steward to make a cleaning schedule for the wash room. The BR will take care of the recre­ ation room. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for the good job they are doing. EAGLE VOYAGER (Sea Transport), March 25—Chairman, J. Doyle; Secre­ tary, S. U. Johnson. Decided by crew to sign the 30-day extension to the shipping articles. Definite under­ standing not obtained from headquar­ ters on bonus for signing extension. Captain refused to have the US con­ sul brought down from Foukuoka. Japan for the signing of the exten­ sion. Two men hired in Japan as replacements. Very little repairs were taken care of in shipyard. Ship's storerooms were to be fumigated. New washing machine needed along with mattresses for all. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), April 2—Chairman, C. GIbbt; Secretary, J. Meehan. Ship's delegate reported few hours' disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman. No other beefs reported. Ail running smoothly. HASTINGS (Waterman), March 24 —Chairman, George F. Clarke; Secre­ tary, John E. Wells. Ship's delegate reported some disputed OT. Two men logged. One man missed ship in Rijeka, rejoined in Naples. Ship's delegate to call headquarters regardin- men gelling olT in New York. Safety meeting expected to be held March 27. Delegate to turn in sug­ gestions regarding safety. Water cool­ er in engine room not working. Need more water pressure on toilet. Men asked to keep toilets clean. Catwalk to he built on both sides of ship when deck cargo is carried. This ha's been a good trip with the minimum of beefs due to able delegates and good crew. DEL MUNDQ (Mlsslsslnnl), March 19—Chairman, Jack Chastain; Sacratary, L. J. Harvey. Before resigning, ship's delegate requested ail members to sign olTicial SlU ship's crew list. Theodore Marulio, elected new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Crew requested to bring coffee cups back to pantry. Also to fill washing machine with water up to water mark, and not overload. PENN TRADER (Penn Shipping Corp.), March 26—Chairman, J. 2lorels; Secretary, S. Rothschild. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Harold Arlinghaus elected new ship's delegate. AMES VICTORY (VIslery Carriers), March 25—Chairman, Jack Stouch; Secretary, Kaznowsky. Ship's dele­ gate reported (hat he saw captain re­ garding the money draw situation in the future foreign ports. Reported ^ an injured crewmember. No beefs reported by dcnartment delegates. Crew reque»t leak in cook's room be renaired. Ship's delegate asked to be relieved in order to rotate delegate's poailion. Sotiemm elected new ship's de'cate. An agreeable hand vote taken regarding the type of money dr.">ws in the future foreign ports. SAMPAN HITCH (Suwannee), March 26—Chairman. J. F. Wunderlich; Sec­ retary, A. Bell. Shin's delegate re­ ported all rooms will be painted. No one to go topside without consent of ship's delegate. One man went to hosnital in Puerto Rico but returned to .<-h!p OK. One men broke h's ankle and. was paid off. $7 30 in ship's fund. Minor ' beefs in deck department. Washing m -chine needs to be repaired or replaced. On March 28 on board ship a meeting was held and it was recommended that crew write to ask about sending a shio's library as there Is none on board. Also need OT sheets. JEFFERSON CITY~ VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), March 7—Chairman, S. E. Walsh; Secretary, C. J. Oliver. One m-n failed to Join ship in New York. One man failed to join ship in Philadelphia. One man left ship due to his mother being in hospital. Left gear aboard .ship. Want more. LOG to distribute. $7.52 in shin's fund. No beefs reported. Suggestion that valve on fire ho.se be cleaned. Grating around washing machine is dangerous and should be replaced. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Oversees) —Chairman, F. Baron; Secretary, Paul L. Whitlow. Ship's delegate reported laundry is finKshed and to be kept -A'j/I «i:(4 •lean as par new cleaning schedule posted, and to Include the Library and tha Nop sink room. Some crew repairs still not completed, but being worked on at intervals. Suggestion that crew donate SI toward ship's fund as a few items have been pur­ chased for the benefit of the whole crew. Department delegates reported no beefs. Motion made that all SlUcontracted companies (such as this company) follow the SlU agreement. Suggestion that passageway on main deck be blocked off so that Koreans will not be all over the place. This to be taken up with the captain. Face Tweaiy-Sere* LOG India's Unions Make Progress, Montego Sky Seafarer Finds (The followina article teas submitted tp the LOG bu Seafarer William Calefato.l ROBIN HOOD (Moora-McCormack), March 12—Chairman, C. Terry; Secre­ tary', R. Sedowtkl. Ship's delegate re­ ports that two men missed the ship— one man rejoined. Everything running smoothly. S14 in ship's fund. No beefs in deck and steward departments. Several hours disputed OT in engine department. Discussion on poor mail service. To bee patrolman regarding ship's purser on the draw, and slop chest situation. Purser tends to put out the draw and open slopchest at his convenience only, without notice. Crew complains about purser every trip. This has been brought to patrol­ man's attention but no action has been taken. TWIN FALLS VICTORY (Suwannee), Feb. 27—Chairman, J. Nsylor; Secre­ tary, A. Philips. Ship's delegate re­ ported . bosun missed ship at Port Canaveral. Engine delegate reported that his department is to get report on new contract to apply to opera­ tion of this vessel. John Cantrell elected new ship's delegate. Motion for amendment to constitution that assessments .mme due at end of first quarter. Crew request all paychecks to be inspected to see if too much Income tax is being withheld. Request company to add men to all depart­ ments to maintain ship as is presently expected. Comprehensive report to follow. Request that wash basin be installed in chief cook's quarters. Vote of thanks to steward, department. Vote of thanks to outgoing sship's delegate. THE CABINS (Texas City Ref.) March 23—Chairman, J. Mathews; Sec­ retary, H. K. Pierce. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate who was taken to hospital in Boston. John Williams was elected new ship's delegate. $14.72 in ship's fund. Motion that ship's' fund be built up some at payoff. Ship's delegate to handle fund. Everything running smoothly and no beefs were reported. NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), March 26—Chairman, W. Ferrandiz; Secretary, R. E. Hommel. No ship's delegate at present time. One to be elected. C. A. Bailamy elected as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by delegates. Vote,«f thanks to steward department for good food and service. NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), March !•—Chairman, R. DcVirgileo; Secretary, R. Ripley. Ship's delegate requested to step down in favor of another man. J. N.' McLaren elected new ship's delegate. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Vote of thanks to steward department for good job. Laundry room needs better attention—man. responsible for the job will see to it. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), March 26—Chairman, John Cola; Sec­ retary, Frank Flanagan. Incident* con­ cerning man in deck department was phoned to headquarters last trip. Will be settled by patrolman at payoff. Deck engineer claims not his job to repair lockers but is job of the basun who should do this work. At last safety meeting the captain asked men to use gangway rather than long­ shoremen's ladder when going ashore in Belle Chasse. $8 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck dbpartment. Four boys used as strikebreakers in India, and their contractor, rest against wall (above, left) while delegates of striking chippers, painters and scrapers union (right) pose tor Seafarer William Calefato. Intiia is a relatively new nation, and its unions aren't much older. While the unions are similar to others the world over, the unions also symbolize the future for India. Just like the nation, the unions are in ferment, working to improve themselves against all kinds ol difficulties. A case in point occurred when the Montego Sky (Tiger Shipping) was in Calcutta and a strike was called by members of the chippers, painters and scrapers union working on the ship.. The beef was against the cen­ tral government for more work and more pay. The strikers also pro­ tested against the method of pay­ ment to workers by which the em­ ployers give the job agents about 10 rupees ($2) for each man, hut the agents pay only two rupees to each man. Scabs Are Common While strikes in India are very serious affairs, scabs take them lightly as the incident on the Montego Sky showed. The scab em­ ployer, an anibitious c ontractor, brought four kids into the engine room and reported to the second engineer that they were ready to paint. Nobody knew who hired the new contractor. But he said that made little difference; all he want­ ed was something to eat for the kids and three rupees for himself —and the group would go to work. The contractor knew there was a strike on, hut that fact was unim­ portant. While he talked, the youngsters stripped to their under- TOPA TOPA (Waterman), March 19 —Chairman, Harvey L. Graham; Sec­ retary, Frank L. Bartlett. Ship's dele­ gate reported- everything running smoothly. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. Fight aboard ship in Antwerp causing olie man to be hospitalized. One man asked to he removed from ship. Union contract being violated by 1st asst. engineer. Will explain to boarding patrolman. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. Suggestion made that ship's delegate see captain about lifting Logs. Also for all members to help keep crew pantry clean, and to "flush toilets after use. mreas VRAWihJ&y ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Moore-McCormack), March 12—Chairman, Jack Smith; Secretary, , Jack Sweeney. $18.35 in ship's fiind. No beefs re­ ported in deck department, and stew­ ard department. Few minor beefs in engine department to be taken up with patrolman. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), March IS—Chairman, V. Suska; Sec­ retary, J. Ormond. Ship's delegate reported that three men went to the hospital in Colombo. Ship will arrive in New York April 7. Discussion about pa.s.sageways which need to be sougeed and painted. Coolie labor taking OT. Decks need to be washed down more often. Meeting between steward delegate and patrolman is suggested when ship pa.vs oiT. Dis­ cussion about mounting TV set. Pa­ trolman to check medicine chest. Passageways and heads should be painted soon. Launch service not good enough. mCL£S !X, ate welcozmdhy youir STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), March 9—Chairman, Daniel Butts; Secretary, N. Mutln. No reply received regard­ ing petition sent in concerning black g.mg foc'.sles. $10.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported b.v delegates. Del­ egates ot see patrolman reg.arding sh'o being fumigated. Discussion on slopchest. Vote of thanks to steward department. . C i<.- f () 1 v i- « i i n -i 'i 4t ' r. t The new industrialized India is slowly being built as the scene (above) ,shot along the Hooghly River, one ot India's important waterways, shows. wear and then climbed all over a boiler, splattering aluminum paint. Above decks, the strike was still on in full force. ^Whils ws didn't know who hired the group, we -later learned that one of the absent engineers was unaware of the strike and hired them the day before. In the ex­ citement the contractor forgot to explain this.) Everyone should have known that the waterfront grapevine would carry the news of the strike­ breakers to the union, because in a short while the Indian unionists, in the best of native dress and man­ ners., presented themselves to the second engineer and the con­ tractor, and w^ted to see the anti­ union workers. Youngsters Hidden At first the kids couldn't be found. There were fresh paint and brushes on the boilers, hut no painters. A more thorough search disclosed that the four youngsters, at a signal from the contractor, had hidden themselves in the bilges and shaftalley. How they got down there so fast was their secret. In India, acrobats and magicians of various kinds are somewhat com­ mon. After the round-up, an unsched­ uled meeting was held right on the floor plates. To an uninformed by­ stander this could have sounded like a group of auctioneers trying to outbid each other. But the sig­ nificance, and the principle was the same as in any SIU strike. The argument on the floor was an omen of the greatest struggle of India herself. The small union wanted, among other things, unity. And In the enthusiasm of 'the unionists who surrounded the con­ tractor, everyone could see the strength and determination of In­ dia that will eventually make that nation great. Police were on the scene now II f| ' '- ••• Z V o 1 » , 6 1• V ti ' ; ( and they stood with local watch­ men on the grating until the small gang was ushered out. The kids, along with their erring employer, were a little dismal as they wulkeil down the gangway with the union­ ists. Where they went was anyone's guess. But the right one could be that the little gang was due for some indoctrination. As for India—she has untold millions of unemployed. Prominent businessmen and the government are convinced that these people will get their chance in the new industries that are being built. From a ship the sights are evident of a growing industrial nation. Everywhere one can see shoe fac­ tories, jute mills, shipyards and many more kinds of factories being built or operating. Begging Will Go As I discussed tills with one storekeeper, the man said, with a smile full of dignity, "India, like all other nations, came from the dust. It fell under exploitation hut it is now rising again. True, there are a 100 million beggars. But the culture is changing so that the begging will he gone in a few years and the people will again win over their hardships." . He didn't have to add: just like the painters union won. Ssgn Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. �Pace Twenty-Eiclil SEjl FARERS LOG May, IMl Seafarers' Own 'Foreign Aid' As Effective As US Variety - (The following article was submitted to the LOG by Seafarer J. L. Gomez.) Vast amounts of publicity are being given to the foreign aid program which our Govern­ ment is sponsoring in many foreign nations. Far less well known, but just as important, Varied subjects were discussed by crews at sea last month. is the personal aid program American merchant seamen have been pursuing since World They ranged from the problem of unauthorized 'persoii®^! War II, and even previous to* coming aboard ship in foreign ports to possible areas of con­ We consider this nothing as com­ realize that every time we step the war. tract negotiations. ashore in a foreign country we pared tothe people who have Of course, the American The problem of unauthor­ Ing of crew's personal belongings. seamen is a part of the Govern­ learned to know and become become ambassadors for the US. ment assistance program, both by friends with the "United States We willingly accept this challenge. ized persons coming aboard On the Penn Explorer (Penntrans) paying taxes to hnance the pro­ gram and manning the ships that transport the aid cargoes. In addi­ tion to his vital contribution to the national aid effort, the average seamen is also engaged in a per­ sonal aid endeavor that is sup­ ported by all seafarers regardless of union—an aid program that is completely unorganized and wholly voluntary, and one that rarely, if ever, makes the front pages of any newspaper. Most Seafarers Contribute In spite of the fact that our ef­ forts are completely voluntary, it is hard to hnd a seaman who has not made his contribution—money, clothing, books, tools, etc.—to the program. It may be wrong to classify our efforts as a "program." But our efforts have been successful oh a local level, where they have con­ tributed directly to the betterment of the people involved. Through our efforts—and it is more than just charity., is is a direct concern for the welfare of the many less fortunate people we come in contact with in our travels throughout the world—children are able to attend school, families are grateful for the medical bills we have paid.-'and poor peasants and city dwellers praise America for the food we have provided,. Our men are not called upon to make any donation. We choose the people we want to help. We have no rules as to how much we should give to a man or his family. Yet there are many orphanages and B?boDlb that exist through the. generosity of the American sea­ man. Thousands Of Dollars Involved Roughly speaking, many hun­ dreds of thousands of dollars have gone into this program each year. through us. Of course we are proud of what we have done and are doing. Each of us may have some secret, selfish reason for what we do. But there are also practical reasons. Many people think that the Gov­ ernment aid program reaches the people for whom It Is intended. For the most part this is true. The food, materials and equipment are helping to eliminate starvation and hardship in many under-developed countries. Program Used Against US At the same time, because many j of us make these countries our steady run, we know that in many places the materials and cffuipment have been used to our disadvantage. We know where large quantities of grain have had to. be shoveled into the sea because the facilities to handle such large shipments were inadequate and storage space was not available. We know where to find food products labeled "not to be sold" being sold. We know where large shipments of rice and wheat have been delivered into the black jnarket, thereby adding to the hard­ ships of the people for whom the food was originally intended.^ The agencies responsible for the delivery and distribution of the aid must have some knowledge of what is happening. It is unfortu­ nate to note that these agencies were not held in high regard among the natives who are to re­ ceive the aid. In fact, the reputa­ tion of some agencies only de­ tracts from the good impression and good work that our Govern­ ment is trying to do. Our efforts are a small attempt to counteract the injury that is being done to our nation. Seamen MT. VERNON (Victory Carriers), Feb. 17—Chairman, G. Ruf; Secretary, J. Coyle. Ship's delegate reports one man missed ship In New Jersey. One mw 7 hospitalized in Curacao. Three replacements in Honolulu. No beegs reported. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Feb. 19—Chairman, Charles Lee; Sec­ retary, Fred R. Ryder. No beefs re­ ported, One man missed ship in New Orleans. Crew requested to be more tidy in quarters. ORiON COMET (Orion), Feb. 12— Chairman, E. L. Roberts; Secretary, C. V. Berg. Ship's delegate reported that BR steward missed ship in Sasebo, Japan, on February 3rd. J. Nicholson paid off on a medical on the same date. Two men who missed the ship on the previou.s trip re­ joined the vessel before sailing. No ship's fund. Members asked to chip in to cover cost of postage for letters to headquarters. Several hours dis­ puted OT in deck and steward de­ partments. Mate continually doing sailor's work.on deck, trying to save the company money. Ship's delegate asked to write headquarters regarding store sand other things put off by the captain. EMILIA (Bull), Feb. 26—Chairman, Michael Enders; Secretary., Ned Romley. Ship's delegate reported eveiwthing running smoothly. Nine credmembers appeared in a 20th CenturyFox production being filmed at Kyoto, Japan. Letter sent to LOG on story. $55.75 in ship's fund. Michael Enders elected ship's delegate. Steward re­ ported that he is short on linen changes and requests that the crewmembers turn in soiled linen promptly. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfield), Mar. 5—Chairman, Canales; Secretary, Makin. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Repairs were turned in. Safety meeting was held. Motion to have deck meeting with the patrolman re­ garding no hot bread served. Motion that, the negotiating committee be re­ quested to insert a clause in the agreement covering a 25 percent hlnirs while loading or unloading lamp black on any ship. Also, tliere should be a telephone on all ships while in any port .so as to permit a crewmember to call to see what time his ship is going to leave. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Navi­ gation), March 5—Chairman, William Anderson; Secretary, Keith Cole. Some disputed OT in all departments. 8-12 oiler to see patrolman regarding black gang delegate bWhg drunk and missin.g watch. Request that all wages and OT be paid at payoff and not to be carried over to next voyage. No signing off until all OT is settled and all monies due collected. All depart­ ments and two ship's delegates thanked for good jobs they have done. Vote of thanks to steward de- [ partment. Union headquarters to be alerted on lack of any kind of safety program aboard this vessel. Crew and officers received letter of apprecia­ tion from deceased 3rd mate's wife and children, thanking them for floral wreath and donation of $150. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), March S —Chairman, Robert B. Barnes; Secre­ tary, Carlie W. White. Ship's delegate reported that everything was running smoothly. Repair lists have been turned in before reaching the east coast. $5.10 in ship's fund. There was a general discu.ssion regarding letter sent to headquarters about the mail not being delivered to ship. It was reque.sted that the company be contacted regarding putting luggage racks over all single bunks in foc'sle.s, and to have all personal lockers in traveling in the Middle East, ev­ eryone was asked to keep all doors locked to keep Egyptians out of the deck house. Contract Chances With contract time near, crews are starting to discuss possible areas of negotiations. Morning Light (Waterman) voted to send a letter to headquarters suggesting that the new contract incorporate a provision that companies pay crews for the actual number of days worked Instead of a 30-day month. Beauregard (Sea-Land) wants all port time in the contin­ ental limits of the US as time off or have the company pay OT. A motion to change the pay rate Rave by E. Reyes from OT to time and a half for ® painting offices' quarters was ap­ proved aboard the Orion Comet (Orion). Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) is looking for improvements on wel­ fare and retirement. Margaret Brown (Bloomfield) wants clarification of the following: Is deck maintenance required to take temperatures in cargo holds each morning? Is this a regular routine duty or is it the duty of the chief mate? Is OT involved for the deck maintenance, and is he required to take readings seven days a week? Crew also notes that deck watchstanders are required to turn blowers on and off in cargo holds and, as blowers are in the resistor house, it may be considered hazardous for anyone not familiar with electrical work and equip­ ment. Crews are also concerned with proper attire. On the Producer ^ (Marine Gairiers Curp) it was moved to have proper clothes worn in the messroom. Steel Artisan (Isthmian) specifically required crewmembers to. wear full shirts, not T-shirts, for meal time in the dining room. Sailor Rags visits the new New Orleans hall. Sharing the material bounty of America , is a small answer te the challenge. The knowledge of the good that we are doing, the happy faces, the joyful people all are small rewards for our efforts. After seeing how much our efforts mean, the most hard-bitten seaman succumbs and he, loo, becomes in­ volved in our program. There is no single answer as to why any seaman gives to our pro­ gram. But the final answer may lie in the fact that to do so is in the tradition of the sea, a tradition that involves aiding those in need of aid. ship in foreign ports ls» heightened by the fact that past experience •has shown that when these persons leave they occasionally walk off with personal possessions of sea­ men. The Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) has called on company officials to take action to keep unauthorized persons out of the crew areas while the ship is in foreign ports. Sailing along the African coast, the Robin Hood (Robin) urged all hands to cooperate to keep noncrewmen out of the midship house because of the sanitary reasons in­ volved and to put a stop to pilfer- foc'sles repaired and painted. Crew to keep pantry clean at all time. Crew suggested that the Coast Guard inspect chart room deck for structural defect. Twelve to four engine de­ partment foe'slo relocated, was an­ other suggestion. Vote of thanks to steward department. tary, Ange Panagopoulos. Ship's dele­ gate reported htat three men in the deck department are missing watches and one man missed the ship. Repair list turned over to captain. No beefs were reported. Ship's delegate to see chief engineer regarding cold water in showers. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), Mar. 12— Chairman, E. Butch Wright; Secretary, G. Trosclair. No beefs reported. All running smoothly. $2 in ship's fund. Motion made to have negotiating com­ mittee put clause in contract to eleminate carrying Kroo boys on Africa coast as this causes much dissension among the ship's crew. Will see Union official to see what can be done about roaches aboard ship. Washing machine in bad shape. No can opener in pantry for night use. Vote of thanks to the baker for a job well done. STEEL WORKBR (Isthmian), Feb. 26 —Chairman, Wm. O'Brien; Secretary, W. M. Hand. Ship's delegate reported that the two day's loading was ok'd and two days for chipping in Kandia, India, is disputed. Everything else is OK: Motion was made to have the Union pay transportation to men shipped from one port to do job in another port. Water faucet for coolies should be moved away from crew quarters. Vote of thanks to carpenter and steward for seeing that crew have fine movie program. Also vote of thanks to steward department for good meals and service. Vote of thanks to steward for good menus and for being especially accommodat­ ing to crew. PETROCHEM (Valentine Chemical), March 6—Chairman, K. Hatgimislos; Secretary, A. Z. Deheza. $11.21 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Motion made to elect new ship's dele­ gate. Motion to see captain and see if he would authorize the building of wooden benches for crew's use on deck back aft. Vote of thanks to stewart department for work well done. Suggestion made that negotiations be opened for a 10 percent increase in wages and overtime, as well as fringed benefits. DANNY BOY (Kulukundls), March S —Chairman, L. P. Hagmann; Secre­ tary, F. Donovan. Ship's delegate re­ ported that new chairs and mattres.ses were ordered. Motion made to consult patrolman regarding beef on subsSftenee. Motion made to get some prompt action on the building of new hall in Houston. MARORE (Marven), March 5—Chair­ man, John Miller; Secretary, Frank Albore. Ship's delcate reported two men hospitalized. No disputed OT. Discu.ssion on men being able to pay off. Have patrolman meet ship in Pedro. ATLAS (Cargo A Tankship), March 11—Chairman, Carl Jsiinson; Secre- IBERVILLE (Waterman), Feb. 26— Chairman, Phillip F. Ackroyd; Secre­ tary, Wm. R. Cameron. Ship's dele­ gate reque.sted repair list be turned In. $3.66 in ship's fund. Messroom chairs need repairing. Movie projec­ tor to be stenciled. William Cameron to go with otficer to .select movie film for out-going voyage. No beefs re­ ported. t) MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Feb. 12—Chairman, Fred L. Travis; Secretary, Paul S. Howe. No beefs reported. Elected ship's dele­ gate from deck department. Old books to be turned in to American Merchant Marine Library, Honolulu.- All salads to be seasoned by individuals. DEL MUNDO (Delta Line), March 5 Chairman, Robert Banister; Secretary, Leuls J. Fernandez. .Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Repair lisis turned In to captain. One rnan in the Stew­ ard department In hospital in Buenos Aires. Vote of thanks for the good work of the Steward department. Jan. 8—Chairman, Robert Banister; Secretary, Leuls J. Fernandez. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Washing machine repaired. Steward department quarters to be painted this trip. Rob­ ert Banister elected new ship's dele­ gate. Crew asked to keep the pantry clean of trash and return all used cups to the pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. on an excellent Christ­ mas and New Year's Dinner. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), ApHI 1—Chairman, G^ne Flowers; Secre­ tary, N. Martin. Ship's delegate re­ ported one man was fired for per­ forming. Lockers for deck depart­ ment were not taken care of. $15.63 in ship's fund. Department delegates reported no beefs. Ship's delegaje re­ signed. New ship's delegate elected. Gene Flowers. Black gang foc'sles to • be reconverted in 'Frisco shipyard. Discussiin on draws in foreign ports. Request cooperation of all members to take eare of washing machine. Vote of thanks to former ship's dele­ gate. MT. EVANS (Cargo & Tankship), March 26—Chairman, F. B. Neely; Sec­ retary, H. F. Henry. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Discussion about better assortment of condiments. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), March 2« —Chairman, E. A. Wright; Secretary, W. R. Stone. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs have been made and most painting has been done. More repairs to be made when material obtained for making repairs is received. Will see patrolman about getting new washing machine. De-. partmetit delegates reported no beefs. 'Discussion on the installation of scieen doors in galley and crew messroom. ' MASSMAR (Caiman, March 19 — Chairman, B. Hirsh; Secretary, M. E. Greenwald. No beefs reported. Ern­ est W.. Johnson elected new ship's delegate. AR running smoothly. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), March 12—Chairman, J. W. Altstatt; Secre­ tary, Charles F. McDowell. $19.10 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Dis­ cussion on each department taking -turn cleaning recreation room. Dis­ cussion on safety. �nil liti New Orleans Hail: Comfort, Beauty To the Editor: Just a few lines to say hello .again and let you know that I am aboard the Del Sud (one of the Delta Line "Glamour Wagons") after shipping out of the new New Orleans hall. Words cannot describe the beauty and all-around comfort that our hall in New Orleans To The Kditor P-. All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SEAFARERS ing all the arrangements for me. I realize, of course, that kind and considerate treatment Is typical of the SIU and it Is a good feeling to have a friend when help Is needed. Again, my heartfelt thanks to all of you. Mrs. Mary Driscoli PS I enjoy reading the LOG from cover to cover. 4. 4. 4) Expresses Thanks For Flowers To the Editor: I wish to express my thanks to the members of the SIU for the lovely floral offering sent upon the death of my dear hus­ band, Ben Stewart, Mr. Buck Stephens was so helpful to me; I wish him to know how much I appreciate the time and effort he spent on my behalf. The kind letter'received from the Union was a consolation to me. The check enclosed from the SIU Welfare Plan will be of much help to me. I hope to continue receiving the SEAFARERS LOG so I can keep up with the progress of the Union and the many friends made through the years while my husband was a Seafarer. Mildred Stewart has; one must personally visit it to realize that this hall was built for the comfort and con­ venience of the rank and Ale and their families. It is a real tribute to the maritime and trade movement and will con­ tinually show the SIU always •leads the way. I hope I am in New Orleans for the grand opening which, they say, will be in April. We 4" 4" 4' are due back in on the 19th. Just a suggestion from the crew: how about open house on the 22nd? It is a perfect day: Sun­ day. We have the best baker in To the Editor: The latest sea accident in the Gulf aboard to bake a cake which a Liberty-type ship broke replica of the hall. in half off the coast of Maine . Vic Miorana and the skipper kept his crew on board, the damaged ship as long as possible claiming that the lifeboats were not sea­ worthy to battle 15-foot swells, To the Editor: shows that improvements in I received the Welfare Plan's lifeboat design are needed. benefit check together with It is time to provide the Union letter and I wish to ex­ American merchant marine with tend my thanks. a lifeboat that not only can re­ I would also like to thank the sist bad weather but also re­ Union for its letter of condol­ main waterproof after being ence. overturned. Such a lifeboat I would like to Ihuuk the should also be supplied with Union on behalf of the Hawood oxygen tanks as part of its em­ family for its condolence. ergency equipment in case the Mrs. Carol Root boat has tc be sealed for sur­ vival purposes. Such sealing would be neces­ sary in case of atomic attack at sea as a protection against radiation until the danger is To the Editor: These few lines are in grate­ past. In addition, a fireproof, ful appreciation to the SIU for sealed lifeboat would provide the substantial assistance I re- emergency protection in case of received through the Union's a fire at sea when the boat has been trapped. Welfare Plan. The boat-lowering system In January, I was obliged to system should be changed to enter the hospital for serious provide for lowering from with­ abdominal surgery. I telephoned in the lifeboat so sailors will not the Welfare Plan office and was be exposed to added danger by assured that everything would being required to remain on be taken care-of under the fam­ deck to lower away. ily Hospital Plan. It is my belief that a fleet The kind and courteous treat­ provided with such advance­ ment shown me by the people ments will run without compe­ at the Welfare Plan office made tition in the passenger trade due a deep impression on me. to its safety advantages and will I am especially grateful to Mr. provide unequaled protection Patterson and his staff for the for seafarers in the cargo trade. prompt attention and for mak­ Julio Evans Calls For New Lifeboat Design Thanks Union For Condolences Paf«» Tiirnfy-NliM' LOG Sword Knot Seamen's Theme: 'Monopoly' Between Missiles The cries could be South Atlantic: "Two yellows for a "No I won't—I'm cheated!" It wasn't mayhem. heard in the clear night as the ship rested at anchor somewhere in the blue!" • getting It was just a "fierce and shrewd" game of "Monopoly" being played on the Sword Knot (Suwannee) while the ship was on a record 95-day down range missile run. According to the report to the LOG, "Monopoly" was the chief form of relaxation for the 23-man SIU crew of the knot-type ship, one of 11 used by Suwannee on the ni i s s i 1 e patrol extending from Trinidad to the Ascension Islands. Ushering In Space Age The job, an important part of the efforts that are ushering in the space age, is not all play. While the I vessels carry no cargo, the men are continually involved in day-to­ day maintenance and operation work to insure the fleet's operating at peak efficiency. The ships serve as mobile mis­ sile-tracking and recovery stations for the earth satellites, moon shots and military guided missile and ballistic missile tests conducted by the Government. Because of the nature of the work, the company-union agree­ ment covers such unusual areas as assignment of telemetry space, manning of recovery boats and re­ covery watch. Based . In Trinidad, Recife The ships are based in Trinidad and Recife, Brazil. Their passen­ gers are the technicians who oper­ ate the radar tracking gear and the frogmen who salvage nose cones and recording gear. While the ships are away from port for long periods, the Sword Knot's 95 days at sea was a record for which the captain compli­ mented the entire crew. During the voyage, chief steward Frank Napuli and AD Henry Mur= No Fish Story At the end of a run a missile ship rests quietly in harbor waiting for another call to go down range and recover a test shot. ranka caught over 1,000 pounds of dolphin and other varieties of fish to keep the ship well supplied with seafood. 1,000 Pound Ray Got Away Ship's delegate Leonard G. Kropp reported that Napoli's only "disapointment was losing a manta ray, estimated weight 1,000 pounds, that he had speared single-handed from the fantail." No beefs were reported on the voyage. Because there are few places where the ship's fund can be used, the crew voted to "tem­ porarily discontinue" collecting money for it, as the present $47.50 "is adequate." On the shark front, wiper Frank Hickox and BR Roy Elford caught a fair catch of four makos and three white tips, Kropp reported. "Monopoly" continued for most of the trip, with engine depart- ~ ment delegate Peter McDonald claiming the game gave him high blood pressure. It "finally broke up under heated, friendly trading discussions." Red Carpet Out For Players Kropp says the red carpet is out for any Seafarer who enjoys a game of "skill and possesses real estate such as Park Place and Board­ walk." It has been suggested that the crew discuss the possibility of using some of the computers that are employed in the tracking operation in planning their trading moves. The scientists aboard ship should be glad to oblige—maybe they can get into the game that way. Third Mate Saves AB's Life; Treatment Stops Gangrene Month-long patient care by the third mate of the Montego Sky saved the life of John Statchen, AB, while the ship was returning to Portland from Singapore. The mate, V. E. Sprague, treated Seafarer Statchen's gashed right hand tion became prevalent, with th« index finger, checking the ad­ symptoms pointing to gangrene. Welfare Plan Help is Appreciated When (I. to r) Stanley Zebrowski, wiper; George Stanley, bosun; Pete Mena, A6; and Frank Wherrity, AB, tell of the 28-pound dolphin they caught while on the Losmar, it isn't a fish story, as Tom Uliss^'s pix shows. vance of blood poisoning and pre­ venting gangrene which could have resulted in an amputation or even death. Statchen is now being treated at a hospital In Portland. At first a doctor said the finger would have to come off, but later consultations resulted in the decision that it could be saved. Doctors: 'Mate Did Good Job' Statchen reported the doctors as saying the mate "did a damned good job and if it wasn't for him I would be dead now." The finger was gashed while Statchen was cleaning a rose box in a hold. Though the wound was dressed immediately, a day or so later the pain increased and infec­ Radio messages were exchanged with Singapore and Sprague as­ sumed responsibility for carrying out the treatment of lancing, soak­ ing and penicillin. Looked Like 'Chewed Frankfurter* The infected finger was de­ scribed in a report to the LOG as looking like "a chewed frankfurter with ketchup, mustard and relish all over it." A slow trip to Portland, caused by the fact that the ship was empty and could not make good time, added to the danger of gangrene, while storm conditions prevented Statchen from being transferred to another ship or to Midway Island, the nearest land, for more thciough hospital treatment. �Pare Thirty SEAFARERS Praises LOG'S Medical Coiumit To the Editor: I have found the medical ar­ ticles in the SEAFARERS LOG very interesting. Is it possible to have an issue on arthritis? James W. Reed 4» it Ex-Seafarer Passes Away To the Editor: This is to advise the members of the SIU who knew him about the death of my brother, Abe Gamzon, who was a member of the Union during World War II. He died tragically at Hillside Hospital, Queens, NY, on Octo­ ber 25, 1960. He left a wife, Louise; a wid­ owed mother, Mrs. Moliie Gamzon; a brother, two sisters and many friends and relatives who loved him. He would have been 34 years Gamzon old on May 24, 1961. Abe was attending Hofstra College and had made the Dean's List as an honor student. He had hoped to become a teacher, attended Mannes School of Music in New York and ex­ celled at playing the recorder and flute. He also played the mandolin and danced at folk dance groups. The enclosed picture was taken about 1946, right after the time he was with the merch­ ant marine. He later was in the Army, and was honorably dis­ charged after serving as a miiitarj' policeman. I'm sure his buddies aboard ship will remember him kindly. He was a gentle and good soul. May he rest in peace. Mrs. Sarah Kaplan (Ed. note: Brother Gamzon sailed with the SIU in the deck department after joining in New York on March 10, 1945. He shipped primarily with Robin Line. Our condolences to his family and friends.) Workers' Tax Relief Needed To the Editor: Now that income tax time is here again, I found the LOG of February most helpful in mak­ ing out my income tax return. However, I note that each year the Internal Revenue Service has taken away something from the workers in favor of big busi­ ness interests at the expense of the workers. In view of the fact that the workers, who pay 90 percent of the income tax in the US, do not have depletion allowance tax loopholes like the oil trusts who have a 27 percent tax dodge— and I note that the big oil com­ panies who enjoy this tax dodge have most of their ships under runaway Panlibhonco flags—and in view of the rising cost of liv­ ing and rising taxation ,which are both outstepping wage in­ creases, I think it is time for labor to demand a $1,200 tax ex­ emption per person from the Government. Like everything that labor receives, we will have to put up a big fight for it. I do not feel obligated to have my income tax money spent by the State Department to buy ail of the big shots in Venezuela a $10,000 automcbiie and all of LOG ibr. IMl The Sullivan Boys the pocket -money they can sues of the LOG of a proposed spend in order to keep the oil , joint negotiating board of all maritime unions. This^eeems to trusts in business. me to be another great step for­ Alan Kenneth Green ward. Radio Officer One must see to believe some 4> 4of the ridiculous disputes that can arise because labor unions cannot or will not work closely with each other. Daniel C. Robinson To the Editor: 44" 1» It is some time since I wrote and thanked you for mailing the copies of the. LOG, which my mates and I enjoyed very much. I am now enclosing a copy To the Editor: of our union magazine, lEd note: My special thanks for the National Union of Seamen of most comforting words of sym­ Great Britain] thought some of pathy received from the Union the articles would interest you. during my bereavement. Our I gave up deep sea work loss is very hard to take. The Sullivan boys stopped in at headquarters after getting a last October, and am now on I received the benefit check coastal ships. and appreciate the prompt effic­ checkup at the medical center to say hello. They are After reading about the vari­ iency of the Welfare Plan. It (I. to r.), Eugena, Daniel and John Jr.. John Sullivan, Sr., is ous benefits your Union gives to has made the burden easier on a member of the engine department. members, I cannot but compare all of us. it with our union (really no Mrs. Ann Sumaki comparison). Let me quote an LOG-A-RHYTHM: 444 experience I had back in 1955. I had to go into a hospital for an operation and was off duty nearly a year. I notified my un­ To the Editor: ion each week with a hospital By Carl Max McDaniel I am about to leave the pride certificate, saying I was unfit of the Seatrain fleet, the Louisi­ In the velvet stillness of the night "I come for your soul," the Black for duty. The union excused my union ana. Boys, believe me, she is I am awakened by a dazzling light. Prince said. dues for this period. But did I some feeder. Ask the sea gulls. Standing before me In a robe so 1 shuddered with horror, at words These sea gulls followed us from get any sick pay? Not a cent. so dread. bright Edgewater to Texas City and The only money I received back. You can't fool a gull. They The Black Prince, in all his maj­ was from state insurance. This are the best fed on the coast. "I will not go," in defiance, I esty and might. was two pounds, 10 shillings a replied We have no recreation room. Everything takes place in the The Black Pfinceo spoke, in a "I'm among the living, I have not mess hall: the mess boy cuts died." voice so great off the TV so he can take orders The Devil looked at me, his visage trembled mth fright, wondered while the others want to see quiet dark at my fate. or hear the news. "There's no mistake, against your Boys, its one happy family. name is a mark." . And belie\{p me some fellows "So come, let us Journey to the have been on here for four or regions below All letters to the editor for five years. publication in the SEAFARERS The first engineer is a prince. Forsake light and life, surrender LOG must be signed by the No chipping overhead unless its your soul. writer. Names will be withheld 8 AM. It could be sooner, but In the nether dephs, a place waits upon request. that would be overtime. for you Well, as Red Campbell used to Your life is forfeit, your soul is say: Back to the Delta Lines for due." week. (Ed note; $7 a week). me. Here is where the one year When I was fit again, I got vacation rule would go over big. another ship and, on reporting Thomas Daniel Garrity With fear and trembling I rose to the union, was offered two from my bed 4-4 4 weeks at their convalescent To accompany the Devil to the land home. This I declined and re­ of the dead. turned to sea. A sudden shouting! From a distance All the time I have been in it seemed this union I have kept up my To the Editor: I feel when ships arrive in I awakened to sunrise, I had only dues, even when I was out of dreamed! employment. So you see, when their final port of discharge in you read our magazine you will the early hours of the day it no debut discern a certain should be compulsory for the ships to pay off the same day. With thanksgiving In my heart, I amount of "bull" in it. And if the time of arriving is looked at the sun Dur photographer caught Even a temporary seaman, late the ships should pay off the Tex Jocks at headquarters What a glorious, day for me had that is one who works on river following day, not two or three begun. when he-made a recent visit pleasure steamers from May un­ days later. Also if we are not with his children Lori, 9, and The Black Prince ivas gone, to the til the end of September, has to paid off prior to noon we should legions in Hell belong to the union, knowing he be paid for the day of payoff Lorry, 6. Jacks, who sails as may not get on a regular run instead of through the previous bosun, was last on the I was still safe in the world, living afterward. and well. Ocean Ullo. day. Well I think this will give you At payoff the boarding patrol­ some idea of our union. Many man should bring vacation pay thanks again for the SEA­ applications with him so the FARER'S LOG. It is good to crewmembers desiring to do so know that there is a union with will be able to apply for their strength. vacation pay. This would be Seafarers being admitted to a S. Powell very helpful to and appreciated Public Health hospital are by the members not quitting the urged to carry with them their ship. By the time the ships get Union book plus proof of eli­ to engagement ports there gibility for SIU b e n e fl t s; would be time for the checks namely, a record that they have to be processed. And after get­ at least 90 days seatime during ting to our ports we'd only have To the Editor: the previous year and at least several days to wait Instead of Having sailed SIU ships one day during the previous six steadily for 13 years, I recently a week. months. Failure to have the Evis J. Thibadeanz, Jr. took a job ashore to see how proper credentials will cause a the other half lives. 4 4 4 delay in payments to the Sea­ I am presently employed in farer. a position where several unions Paul Folios and his wife JeonIf the Seafarer is admitted to and crafts must work together nie paid a visit to headquara hospital which is not a PHS on the same job, and after see­ To the Editor: institution, he should contact ers before he left for Norfolk ing the jurisdictional disputes My son John Sutcliffe is a tiie Union immediately. The for a deck department job on etc., that arise from such a sit­ crewmember of the Emilia. We Union will arrange with the the Construction Aggregates uation I can appreciate all the wish to express our thanks and USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ more the close cooperation the appreciation to the crew and to Corporation dredge Ezra Senlic Health hospital in his vicin­ SIU has maintained with the the SIU for the flowers sent on sibor, formerly the Sandcapity. The PHS will not pick up MM&P, MEBA etc., throughout the death of my husband, Ed­ tain. The dredge is working the hospital tab for private the years I sailed. ward Sutcliffe. on a tunnel construction proj­ hospital care, unless it is noti­ I read in one of the .latest is­ Mrs. Edward Sutcliffe ect in the Norfolk harbor fied in advance. area. SIU impresses British Seaman Welcomes Words Of Sympathy Not impressed By ST Louisiana The Black Prince With The Chiidren Wants Same Day Payoff NY Visitors Maritime Unions Unity Praised Thanks Crew For Flowers Prove Eligibility For Hospital $ �.••r ' 'M»y.<Un SEAFAREmS 9*f* Tblrty-Omi LOG x ^ FINANCIAL nEPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland 'Vaters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. MiNll TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust-fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon "approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. mmi SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are incorporated in the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. ® J CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracTrs specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship." Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. m EDITORIAL POLICV—REAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed Jiarmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executlvo Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYHENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in 1 ho SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment bo made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of ,su; President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. CONRTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in liiu .llAFAnEnS LOO a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copiea are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or o'oligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities., in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Uiiloii meetings, they are encouraged to tolce an active role in alX rank-and-lilo functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing tln-ough tho waiving of their dues. WSiSJiSsSS! ^ Logger Union Revived In Newfoundland ' May, 1959, voted support and the province. financial assistance to the loggers, as did the SIU of Canada. What helped put the union back into the picture was the report of a Canadian government commis­ sion criticizing substandard wages Seafarers overseas who want and living conditions in the logging to get in touch with headquar­ camps. The so-called "Newfound­ ters in a hurry can do so by land Brotlierhood of Wood Work­ cabling the Union at its cable ers" the puppet "union" set up by address, SEAFARERS NEW the Newfoundland government has YORR. not been enforcing agreements it Use of this address will assure has with the employe s. speedy transmission on ail mes­ The key test wiil come when sages and faster sempe for the appizration is made for certifica- men involved. tion since Premiere Smallwood h^is. Union Has Cable Address " ' ' ' Robert (Bob) Moylan Eugene Warren Bent Important you get in touch Contact your mother at 853 Inwith Mrs. Ruth Tilley, 6803 Espa- man Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. nita Street, Long Beach 15, Calif. Roosevelt Robblns Richard J. Cavanagh Contact Belle Needham, 835 W. Contact Mrs. John Burns, 362 Anaheim Street, Wilmington, Cclif., White Road, Mineola, NY. TKrminal 5-8946 or TErminal .58909, concerning tax refund checks. Olle Jobannisson Contact Ake Jobannisson, S;T John H. Murray Eriksplan 1, Stockholm, Sweden. Important you contact your son RandhanI S. Nandkeshwar at Brownell Street. Contact Wilma Nandkeshwar, 1654 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Jo Jo Trouit Md. J. R. ALsobrook hospitalized, in Dale Lucia financial need. Contact him at Contact Mrs. T. Buryers, 19 B. Box 100, USPHS, r. t Worth, Catlin Avenue, Superior, Wiscon­ Texas. sin. Angel Lester Reyes Tommy McCarthy Get in touch with Eiisa Reyes, Contact Miss Fay McCarthy, PO Box 5454, Puerta de Tierra, 126-17 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Puerto Rico. Hill 18, NY. The following Seafarers have im­ John W. Ward portant mail being held for them in Contact Robert E. Querry, Sup­ the Houston port office. Please port Enforcement and Collection write to the SIU, 4202 Canal Street, Union, State Department of Pub­ Houston 3, Texas: lic Assistance, PO Box 1162, E. S. Becker, E. L. Bcfhurum, I. Olympia, Washington. Bouzin, A. J. Bullard, J. L. Conner, Jr., L. R. Centeno, G. M. Chang, Frederick M. Donaldson R. M. Christian, D. C. Coyle, H. L. Contact Henry J. Fisher, Com­ Campbell, A. Du Rapau, j. w. missioner of Public Welfare, 240 Floyd, E. P. Fauntleroy, M. J. Cal- Fair Street, Kingston, NY. licr, J. M. Cuillory, S. L. Crice. Mr. Bluefort C. A. Ceorger, G. Howaid, J. Contact Daniel Sherman, 1410Iluisman, B. L. Hosea, M. V. Hunt, J. Hart, E. K. Iverson, J. R. Joy, 12 Bankers Securities Building, A. Joosepson, M. L. Kellcy, J. C. 1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia Lakwyk, K. M. LeRoy, L. J. Lowe, 7, Pa. M. Miller, O. R. Meffert, W. S. Donald E. Boots Montgomery, E. P. Meyer, J. H. Get in touch with Edward May­ Moore, S. D. Morallcs. er, Imperial Credit Company, 8 O. Motley, D. McDuffie, M. Mc- -North Dearborn Street, Chicago Nabb, Jr., J, S. McRae, C. Owen, 2, 111. T. F. Oliver, F. Pieszykoln, F. M. Primeau, A. Phillips, H. C. Pow­ Mohd H. Beg or Harry Beg ers. B. J. Power, J. M. Pasko, S. Contact your wife at 3302 Grif­ Rivera, J. Rawza, V. H. Smihula. fith Park Blvd., Los Angeles 27. W. W. Stockman, J. E. Slayton, John Mueller R. W. Schumacher, F. L. Sanders, Please get in touch with Gather^ Jr., M. Terrington, W. Turpin, A. Vacontios, C. E. Williamson, F. C. ine Mueller, 2337 Edmondson Ave., Williams, N. West. J. E. Williford, Baltimore. I. W. Wright, C. E. Wynn, T. ZieDemetrlo de Jesus Franco linaky, II. Yates. Important you contact Carmen Richard P. Bowman Valencia de Jesus, calle 25 J 30, Contact David C. McClung, at­ Rio Piedrsa, Puerto Rico. torney, c/o Gill, Doi, Shim, Nalto and McCIung, Rm. 446, Honolulu Merchandise Mart Building, Hono­ lulu 13, Hawaii, concerning back wages due to you. Audley C. Foster Important you contact your wife I.;. ;. .. -3 Rose immediately at 609 Observer Highway, Hoboken, NJ. She is hold­ SIU Atlantic, Gulf ing some important mail for you. Lakes & Inland Waters Dominick M. Ranosa District Please contact Flora at IV 8-0017, PRESIDENT Baltimore. Very important. Paul Hall DIRECTOEY i Francis Reboucas Contact Miss Emily Almeida, 261 Stockbridge Road, Greenbuch, Mass. Mike Brennan Please contact Archie Milne, vei-y urgent, concerning bus acci­ dent on January 4, 1960. Get in touch with him at 4720 Capital Street, Houston 11, Texas. ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland—iTwo years after their strike was crushed by the Newfound­ land provincial government, the International Woodworkers of America is back in business here, organizing loggers employed by two major companies. Zygmunt OsinskI The International Wood-*— Contact Robert E. Tarbox, attor­ workers of America has an­ from the labor movement. The vowed to "stop at nothing" to keep ney, at 3 The Embarcadero, San nounced that a new local un­ SIUNA convention in Montreal, a legitimate loggers' union out of Francisco 11, Calif. ion formed in Newfoundland will apply for certification and bar­ gaining representation for 5,000 loggers employed by the AngloNewfoundland Development Com­ pany and the Bowater Company, two major paper manufacturers. Back in 19.'59, the union was destioyed in Newfoundland by the action of tlie provincial governpient. The government of Premier Joseph Smallwood enacted laws which outlawed the loggers union and replaced ft by a government^Bpngoi-ed "union." At the time, the logsers strike drew wide sympathy and support J/' Income tax refund checks are being held for the following SIU members by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450, Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, California: Adolph T. Anderson, Freddie Bailey, John J. Doyle, B. J. Dzelak, Fong Yao King, Steve Krkovich, Angelo Meglio, Raymond H. Millei", Joseph Pltetta, Irinio C. Roble, Cleveland Scott, Bryan C. Slaid, Charles H." Stephenson. Mr. Gibson Please contact- James D. Chavers, Jr., 2607 East Jones Sti'eet, Sayannab,. C« - - EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cnl Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmoni Lindsey Willlama Earl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASUHEH A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4n00 BOSTON .. 276 State St. John Arabascz. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. Paul Drozak. Agent Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 9-6;n0 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. R. Matthews, Agent CApital 3-4089: 3-4080 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE.. x William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIA.M1 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklin 7-;i.")tJ4 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmlovk 2 '154 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent . Tel. 529-7.546 NEW YORK • 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn riVacinlh B-f 00 NORFOLK 416 CoHev Ave. Paul Gonsoichik, Agent MAdison 7-1083 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St. S. CarduHo. Agent DEwey 6-."t'!8 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Walter Sibley Agent Douglas 2-4401 SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez .liinvos. Slop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 2-5996 SEATTLE . . 2505 1st Ave. ii ' t ;,l-.;^uwskl. Agent lain 3 4334 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Reed Humphries.-Ageict TemtiBal 4-2528 v 4 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE'SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO EVERY SEAFAR FILLO THIS CARD A new combination beneficiary and enrollment card has been issued by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This replaces all previous forms used for this purpose. Consequently, every Seafarer is urged to fill out the new form, listing his beneficiary and his dependents, to assure speedy payment of welfare benefits. By filling out this new card you give the Plan an accurate record containing the most up-to-date information about your family, including your latest address and the names of all your de­ pendents. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Cards have been sent out to all SlU ships and are available in all Union halls. Fill one out and drop it into any mailbox in the Room 1060, 11 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. ENROLlMENT^ENEFICIARr CARD Name., Prinf: United States to provide full protection for you and your family. Lait Nam* Flnt Nam* Mtddt* InlHal Address pFinl: HumbiF and Strait JEuuC Ns. Cilf Social Security No Csunip Stats Z No. Date of Birth You^ your name here. DO NOT PRINT HERE. i revoke all prevlout beneficiary nomlnatlont end make the following nomination with respect to ell benefiti provided now or at any time In the future under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, itlll reserving to myself the privilege of other and "urther chanoei. Relationship ..to You Be sure to date the card. ———— The witness signs here. Any adult can sign as your witness. City This space is for the address of the witness. Zone No. County Stole Zone No. County Steii' .Signed, Witn^s., Signature — Address Print; Number end Street .17® City IMPORTANT-Dependentt must be listed on Reverae Side UST BEIOW NAMES OF YOUP. WIFE AND UN.MejlRIED CHIIDREN UNnER 19 YEARS OP AGE II CHECK ( / ) RELATIONSHIP || DATE OF BIRTH YEAR Husband Son Daughter || MONTH DAY 1 1 1 1 1 '—1— List all dependents here, including dependent parents, if any. if you list the name of a parent., write In the word '^parent". If you wish, you can send In original certificates. These will be photostated by the Welfare Plan and returned to you. 1 IMPORTANT: As soon as possible, mall photostalie copies of your marrlige certificate and the birth certiflcetes e^ll unmarried children listed on this card to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, II Broad<«ey, Naas Yerk 4, N.Y. Failure to do so could delay the payment of welfare benefits. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN � 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 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI 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 May 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARER, 4 SIU CHILDREN WIN $6,000 IU COLLEGE AWARDS TEXACO GOES SIU; 4TH VICTORY IN PUERTO RICO’S OIL INDUSTRY BULL LINES SOLD PLANS EXPANSION SIUNA FIGHTS CG HEALTH TEST RULE HIGH COURT BARS RUNAWAYS; MOVE TO DITCH UNIONS CONGRESS OKAYS BOOST IN FARM SURPLUS CARGO MTD CRITICIZES NEW MARITIME SURVEY GROUP OFFICERS’ UNIONS AGREE ON JOINT RUNAWAY DRIVE SIU ESTABLISHING CHAIN OF BLOOD BANKS IN ALL PORTS MTD ASSAILS NEW MARINE STUDY GROUP SIU SCHOLARSHIPS GO TO SEAFARER, FOUR SIU CHILDREN BULL LINES CHANGES OWNERS; COMPANY WIL UPGRADE FLEET FARM EXPORT SPEED-UP WILL BOOST US SHIPPING SEA UNIONS BACK RETURN OF TANKER TO US FLAG PORT COUNCIL HITS POWER GRAB BY WATERFRONT COMMISSION LAKES IBU SIGNS THREE NEW FIRMS MEMBERS ELECT DELEGATES TO 1ST IBU CONVENTION PANEKIST PROPOSES RR’S ADOPT SIU WELFARE PLAN IBU-CONTRACTED FERRY CO. IS LARGEST IN THE WORLD LAKES NAVIGATION BILL OK SEEN BY SEN. MCNAMARA TWIN CITIES GRAIN EXPORT WILL RISE SIU HELPS DEFEAT CURB ON SEAMEN’S JOBLESS AID SEAFARERS’ BENEFIT PLANS GETTING LARGER QUARTERS JAPAN BANS ITS TRAWLERS NEAR ALASKA VICTORY WILL BUILD 2 MORE TANKERS CANADA TO CAR BRITISH FROM DOMESTIC TRADES 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 05/1961 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. XXIII, No. 5 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log