http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/777106907db4f796de988f0abc21c3fe.PDF a75302f7d909deceae9bc65566b7db5c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Athmtir mut i'.itii 'f^^trirt. Seafarers Vol. viii. /nternationai l/niftn '*f Sorth America NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, MAY 17. 1946 Seafarers Maintains 75 Percent Lead In isthmian Election NEW YORK, May 16—With 67 Isthmian ships al­ ready finished with their balloting in the NLRB-conducted election to determine which Union is going to represent Isthmian seamen, latest returns give the Seafarers a com­ manding lead. Official Union observers estimate that the VICTIM No. 20 New SIU Agreements For Bone Yard Run Set High Precedents An agreement has been signed by Secretary-Treasurer John Hawk of the SIU and two shipping companies con­ tracted with the Union on the manning scale, rate of pay, overtime and transportation for seamen taking ships by tow from active service to the boneyard. Seafarers have received approxiThe two companies which mately 75 percent of the total ' " ^ * signed agreements are the Seas vote vast so far. Shipping Company, Inc., and the Since last week's report, nine Waterman Steamship Company, Seafarers Sailing The Staff OffiTts Arsc-riamore vessels "have completed Inc. lion, which is affilietcd with their voting, making a grand to­ As Engineers Under the agreement, dictated the Seafarers International tal of 67 ships, or more than twoAll members—retired mem­ by Hawk, the manning scale is to Union, has recently open-d thirds of the entire Isthmiam fleet. bers end former members— be one Cook and four ABs. The an office on the Eas+ Coas*. This has been accomplished in of Ihe Seafarers Internation­ wage rate is to be the regular The office is located at 21 a period of slightly less than al Union who are now sailing monthly scale, as per agreements, Bridge Street, Room 509. in seven weeks, which means that as licensed Engineers; Please pro-rated by the day, plus food, New York City. The tele­ This is the late Brother the balance of the fleet will have report as soon as possible to plus 90 cents an hour for 24 hours phone number is BOwling completed their balloting in much Arthur A. Flaws, v/ho died the Seafarers Hall at 51 Bea­ a day from the time a man re­ Green 9-5245. , Members of quicker time than the allotted aboard the SS Kyska be­ ver Street. New York City. ports until the job is finished. the SIU ara asked to inform six months. Your presence is necessary cause of negligence, accord­ all Pursers on board their Transportation is to be paid 100 PERCENT SIU ing to his shipmates, who in a matter of great impor­ ships of this new develop­ back to the port of signing on, have advised his mother to Voting in the Port of New tance. ment. with 90 cents an hour travel time York, the Anson Jones crew hung bring suit. between the two ports. up an impressive victory for the SIU. Accurate estimates placed PRECEDENT SET the Jones in the Seafarers' col­ The signing of the two com­ umn with a solid 100 percent panies sets the precedent for SIU vote! similar agreements by other op­ •As usual on any ship which erators. have improved a little by using What started out as a penny- •^eli Union about the intolerthey estimate to be predominant­ UNION tactics, just as if we '.ble conditions to which they The agreements are applicable ly pro-SIU, NMU official obser­ pinching nightmare in a fleaba.' were fighting at the point of pro­ to unlicensed seamen on "dead" vere being subjected. hotel with uncertainty riding vers immediately challenged the vessels being towed from one their shoulders has turned intr That crackling you heard was duction on board ship. entire crew's vote. "The Grace Line, to which we port to another port in the U. S. •he telephone line between John In doing this, they followed a a pleasant beach session at have been turned over by the nice hostelry at Lima, Peru, fo: Tawk's deck at SIU hcadquarHere is the text of the agree­ pattern previously established by Consul, has been consistently other NMU observers on other the shipv/recked seamen of the ers and the Overlakes Freight hostile and apathetic toward our ment: Corporation. Overlakes operated Isthmian ships. This phony man­ Joseph S. McDonagh. ^—Regular wages as per agree­ The transition from nightmare the McDonagh, and is respon­ grievances. euver is merely another smoke­ ment between the SEAFAR­ "We lost our clothes abandon­ screen to cover up the loss of to dream came about because the sible for the crew. Hawk really ing ship, so we look like a bunch ERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ship after ship in the Isthmian men were Seafarers and cabled blistered it when he learned of beachcombers. OF NORTH AMERICA and SEAS ibout the kicking around the fleet. SHIPPING COMPANY, INC., "We cannot buy clothes be­ McDonagh crew was getting. Other Isthmian ships to vote in cause they are only allowing us plus 90 cents per hour shall be The Joseph S. McDonagh sank the past few days were the Steel paid from the time men are or­ (Conthmcd on Page 4) ^vhen she ran aground and broke Engineer which voted in Galves­ dered aboard the vessel or if they .n two off Calleo, Peru. The men ton; the James L. Breck, in San are not aboard at the scheduled were taken to Lima, where the San Francisco; Kenyon Victory time from the time they actually Grace Line, which acts as agent in Boston; and the Samuel Mcreport a'ooard ready for work and The mine operators backed for Overlakes in that port, took Intyre, in Savannah. shall continue until men are dis­ down on the issue of holiday over. charged. DANIELS ALMOST SOLID FIRST HAND overtime pay last weekend to give 2—The actual time required to Two ships were voted down at John L. Lewis and the United Let's hear it first hand, how­ travel from port of discharge Pensacola, Fla. One, the Peter Mine Workers the first round in ever, from AB Tom Coyne, as WASHINGTON, May 14 With­ to port cd engagement shall be V. Daniels voted solidly for the the battle royal, and reopen ne­ he wrote it to Brother Hawk: in three hours of the scheduled added to number of hours actual­ {Seafarers with the exception of gotiations on, the other points: a ". . . Anyway, the boys have end of current draft legislation. ly worked and shall be paid at one doubtful ballot. The William health and welfare fund, safety asked me to write, pertaining President Truman signed a bill the time of discharge. H. Allen, which was processed conditions in the mines and a to our situation down here in extending the draft until July 1. in the same town, kad a doubt­ wage increase. Peru. The bill which was passed by ^—First class transportation or ful balance, which put her in the "The Old Man ran the ship up cash equivalent thereof shall By midweek it looked like an­ the Senate in the last hours doubtful column as a possible on the beach the morning of the before the induction authority ex- be provided from port of dis­ other impasse had been reached, SIU ship. however, as the entrenched oper­ 31st of March. We did our best l>ired at midnight, contained the charge -to port of engagement in­ Yesterday, two more Isthmian ators bawled lustily about the to save her, but she was break­ Hou.se approved ban on the fur­ cluding subsistence. vessels were voted. One of them, welfare fund, called repeated ing up so we were ordered to ther induction of fathers and ^—Manning scale for vessels un­ the Frank Wiggins, held the elec­ conferences among themselves. abandon. men in the 18 and 19 year old der this agreement shall be tion at Norfolk, and the other— "That happened 36 days ago. groups. The overtime pay for holidays four ABs and one Cook. the William Eaton—was balloted was considered enough of a vic­ The officers were- installed in a Although the renewed act per­ here in New York. Results from tory by Lewis for him to call a first class hotel in Lima while mits the induction of men up to g—Provisions shall be made to both of them v^ere favorable to two-week truce ift the strike. But we were billeted out here in a 30 years of age, Major General furnish suitable meals and the Seafarers International Un­ riot all of the miners went back, so-called resort hotel miles away Hershey said that the present in­ accommodations but there shall ion with the Wiggins bettering and all of them were prepared to from the company office and wa-J duction Limit of men 26 years of be no claim for meal or room' 90 percent! ' age would be continued. go out again if their demands are terfront. money on account of cold meala Coming into the home stretch, "The conditions were strictly Men 18 and 19 years old, how­ or lack of heat, hot water or elec­ not met by the end of the fort­ Peruvian. Some of them we ever, are still required to register. tric lights. night grace period. (Coiiih: vd on Pa^e 8) TO ALL PURSERS Attention Members! SIU GETS WRECKED SEAMEN NEW DEAL John L. Lewis Calls TwoWeekStrikelruce As Talks Continue Draft Act Extended For Fourty-Five Days; Teen Groups Exempt �11 11 Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 17. 1946 n SEAI ARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 5 1 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. liAnover 2-2784 t V 0. I HARRY LUKDCBERG President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy^Ticas. P. O. &ax 2 5, Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 1 5, 1945, at the Post Office atj New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. Strikebreakers Organize Since the European" War ended a little more than a year ago, more than 7,000,000 men have been discharged from tloe Army, Navy, and Coast Guai'd. These men came out of a highly regimented society where they had been taught that all v.^ar workers earned fabulous sums of money, and that those so-called draftdodgers like nothing better than to sabotage the vear effort by recklessly striking for little or no cause. It would have been understandable if these veterans had come home to take an active part in breaking the strikes which followed the end of the war. But it is to their everlasting credit that they did not allow themselves to be used as were their fathers in the period of unrest that fol­ lowed the end of World War I. On the contrary, they took a militant part in industrial disputes, and were to be iound on picket lines from coast to coast. It is an undisputed fact that the industrialists and labor haters looked upon the returning veteran as a reserve of anti-labor feeling. Within five days after V-E Day, an advertisement appeared in a Hollywood paper, offering to employers in that area the services of 'highly disciplined" veterans to,"protect" plants, and to act as stoolpigeons and spies within plants and labor organizations. The America First fascists also tried to cut in on what they considered "veteran gravy." Gerald L. K. Smith tried to organize veterans into hate-mongering, anti-labor groups. It is gratifying to learn that, in the seven months since the "Christian Veterans" was started, very few vet­ erans have been attracted. The newest move to enroll veterans into a strikebreak­ ing, scab-heading, outfit, was revealed in the unmasking of an organization calling itself the Veterans Industrial Asso­ ciation. Evidence of their vicious union busting activities came to light in Shreveport, Louisiana, where they supplied a •struck paving company with 2 50 scabs. The company as­ sisted in the terror by providing the strikebreakers with pick handles. Since then it has been proven that the National Presi­ dent of the Veterans Industrial Association, James T. •Karam, is not a veteran, but a business man. The Conference of Union Labor Legionnaires, made nap of American Legion labor posts, is planning to bring suit against the Veterans Industrial Association for using the word "veteran" and for accepting non-veterans as members. The formation of the Veterans Industrial Association, ~^e Christian Veterans, the Tool Owners Union (dealt with pn Page 14 in this week's Log) are only isolated parts of the general plan of the anti-labor forces. Up to now the merchant seamen have not been ap­ proached for such projects, but the labor haters are bound to get around to us before very long. . The veteran will not voluntarily take part in antilabcr movements. Labor must lead the fight to provide job: for all so that the veteran will not be tempted to join one of the fascist groups which promises him a job at the expense of the union man. ^ In that way labor can remain strong, and be better able to resist the onslaughts of the operators and the fascists. • .. . Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Stateii Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers iind time hanging heavily on their hands. Do 'what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. GALVE3TCN HOSPITAL TROMBLEY R. V. JONES CALDWELL NOWLIN BOMAR BANTA WILLIAMS HILL DYKES HALLOMAN VAN AASLST W. WALK » 1. 1 BRIGHTON HOSPITAL AUSTIN CHASE , JOSE A. RODRIGUEZ JAMES PATTERSON G. E. SUMMERS GEORGE BURKE THEODORE FORTIN T. R. BOURQUE % X X NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL ERIC ZIEMONS H. CRUSE LEONARD (TIMMY) CAHILL R. D. LUSKO JESUS AMAYA GUNNAR MODIG JOHN O'NEILL EDWARD CUSTER WILBUR MANNING J. DENNIS W. F., LEWIS R. M. NOLAN J. R. QUINN G. W. WIGGINS A. C. STRUSHOLM JIMMY DAVIS SIDNEY DOLESE A. SKYLLBERG LEROY DAVIDSON HANK MCDONALD XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL AMIEL MITCHKE LOUIS SMITH ROBERT SMITH DONALD LE BOAEF JOHN STEBIN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL V. SHAVROFF 0. HODGES C. MIDDLETON J. LITVAK L. A. CORNWALL L. A. FAULSTICK 1. LOWE R. HANSON H. TILLMAN E. G. MOSELLER You can contact your Hss^ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 6ih floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) F. MATEO C. W. GOODYN W. B. MUIR W. G. H. BAUSE C. KUPLICKI W. B. COPELAND P. E. SMITH J. J. SWYKERT L. R, BORJA L. L. MOODY W. W. McCLUEE J. L. WEEKS J. BRODDUS J. GUFFITT N. ROMANO XXX MOBILE HOSPITAL 'W. CURRY S. JOYNER XXX SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. GAUTIER > P. PAGAN B. DEL VALLE P. PEDROSA T. C. LOCKWOOD J. VANDESSPPOOLL �'V Friday, May 17. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG --""»?='S^W Page Three Seafarers Participating Fully In AFL's New Organizing Drive By EARL SHEPPARD to get acquainted with all Isth­ mian crews, those who have vot­ ed as well as tliose who have not. The entire American Federa­ tion of Labor is embarking on the biggest organizational drive These crews will soon be 100% in the history of labor. The drive Seafarers, andlhis is the time to will be primarily designed to let them see just what type of reach the unorganized workers in By JOE ALGINA membership the union has, and the low wage level industries (Pinch-hilting for Paul Hall) to familiarize them with the way particularly in the Southern and union affairs are conducted In these days when the long-haired boys are shouting "Unity" Southwestern states. aboard SIU contract ships. and "strike on June 15th," it is necessary to closely examine the This drive has been organized Invite them aboard and let whole proposition and see where unity really exists, in the CIO without any fanfare, and is being them find out first-hand. Be good financed directly by the AFL and or the AFL. shipmates with the Isthmian Sixty thousand longshoremen on the Atlantic, Gulf and Great affiliate unions without any ap­ crew — they are your union Lakes are members of the International Longshoremens Associa­ peal for funds and the can-shak­ brothers. tion, AFL. Almost seven hundred thousand truck drivers and ing campaign such as accompany OLD RUNS RESUMED the CIO-PAC campaigns. warehousemen are members of the AFL Teamsters Union. In the meantime the Isthmian Hundreds of organizers are be­ In addition there are the Masters, Mates and Pilots, the Com­ Line is resuming regular opera­ mercial Telegraphers Union, fishermerjs Unions, cannery workers, ing sent out in the field to work tion of its old runs to the Far both as general and industrial harbor workers, even Union firefighters on fire boats. East and around the world. These organizers. There are ferry boatmen, inland waterway workers, line hand­ are good runs and a trip on an These men will work as teams EARL SHEPPARD lers, canal boatmen, lock tenders, dredge boatmen, pile driver opera­ Isthmian ship generally means a from headquarters established in tors and sundry other craftsmen all affiliated to the AFL. voyage of several months. key points. Instead of following This is a total of well over a million, directly connected with the During the war military con­ the old method of each organizer policies and will welcome the operation of the maritime industry, and several million directly af­ working in the specific industry AFL drive. trol loused up almost every port, filiated. These are Union brothei's, carrying affiliate books, ob­ his own international union rep­ The Seafarers has already made but now things are getting back serving in general the same tenets—This Is Actual Unity Already resents, key points of concentra­ inroads on the unorganized tank­ to normal. A trip on an Isthmian Established. tion will be established and all ers and, with the new AFL cam­ ship today takes "in ports that BROTHERHOOD organizational cnc:igy directed on paign gelling in full swing, will have been shut off for years: The maritime affiliates of the AFL have always worked together. that point. be able to coordinate its activities Shanghai, Bombay, Haiphong, The longshoremen, seamen, harbor workers, truck drivers, and all Saigon, Singapore, Penang, Bang­ The Seafarers is participating and make some real headway. other AFL workingmen have long recognized the existence of com­ to the fullest extent in this drive, kok, the Islands, India and back ISTHMIAN CREWS ACTIVE mon problems and the need of a common front against the employer. and all field organizers. Agents home by the round-the-world Voting is still going on aboard route. In the recent attempted raid on the ILA by the Bridges' ILWU and Patrolmen will cooperate in Isthmian ships and the Seafarers' clique, the Seafarers acted immediately. No vote was necessary every way with the general AFL These are good trips even if lead gains steadily. The crews of conditions aren't yet up to bcatise a brother Union was involved. The fraternity of unionism organizational apparatus. these ships are .showing great in­ Union standards. These are the is cause enough for all to act together when the interests of one THE TANKER COMPANIES terest in the future negotiations, wind-up days of the whole drive. is threatened. One of the focal points of the and suggestions as to clauses in When the tugboatmen of District 50 of the United Mine Work­ AFL organizational campaign will the agreement are coming in from Get aboard these Isthmian ships and help write the best agree­ ers went on strike in Philadelphia, the Seafarers z'esponded with be the oil and connected indus­ practically all ships of the fleet. ment in the Industry. immediate support. tries such as chemical. The re­ Reports show that the crews of This has always been the case. It will always be the case. fineries are only partially organ­ these ships are really beginning Seven million and more members of the AFL stand ready to fight ized. to run the ships union-style, with a common battle for a common cause. The major plants on the Gulf regular meetings, departmental JURISDICTION NOT INVOLVED Coast are partially organized in ships delegates and a proper The enemies of organized labor love to portray the labor move­ CIO union, but the closed shop handling of all beefs. ment as a morass of jealousies where each member Union is out to ^as not been put into effect and It is up to the entire member­ cut the throat of the other. This is emphatically not so. The Sea­ nany hundreds of employees be­ ship of the Seafarers to aid these farers raised no question of jurisdiction when the N. Y. harbor long to no union at all. men in every way possible. Bun­ tugboatmen went on strike although they were members of the Large numbers of the key men dles of Logs are now being put Longshoremen. Instead, the full facilities of the SIU apparatus were -machinists, boilermakers, pipe aboard all ships. Particular attenAs this is written Steward John offered. itters, masons, carpenters, etc.,— ion should be paid to seeing that H. Spearn is speeding across the The same rule applied in the strike of the Philadelphia tug­ belong to AFL unions. The mem­ slhnuan crews get the LOG regcontinent toward home in Van­ boatmen, members of District 50 of the Mine Workers. The ob­ bership of the Oil and Refinery larly in whatever port the ship couver, B. C. His fare is paid and jective of the Seafarers is an organized industry. Initials don't Workers Union (CIO) is definitely appens to be. It is more important than ever he has $900.00 in his pocket— mean a thing. Conditions mean everything. The question of juris­ opposed to communist and PAC diction is an inner Union affair, a question that has never caused the result of SIU action. difficulty and which can be solved in the council chamber of the A few weeks ago Steward Union. Spearn was a dishear<^ened man. STRIKES SUPPORTED He fell he was gelling a kicking The Seafarers, or other AFL Unions, does not limit itself to sup­ around by fate. He had a hernia, port of affiliated Unions. In the recent strike of the United Auto­ the result of an injury aboard the mobile Workers-CIO, the Seafarers and many other AFL Unions SHANGHAI, May 1 — Seamen against him at the completion of William C. Endicott; the com­ went to bat with wholehearted physical and financial support. pany wouldn't settle for his in­ This was an unreserved support given because the economic in­ from the SS Sea Lynx, Isthmian the return voyage. jury and wouldn't give him trans­ SHARKEY HOSPITALIZED terests of fellow workingmen were at stake. The policy of the Line, were quite pleased to see portation money; with his in­ Seafarers is and has always been, to support any and all justified a picture and story about their One of the seamen aboard the jury he couldn't ship out again. Union struggles. ship in the Log of March 1st, and Lynx, Sharkey, had a severe at­ An SIU Patrolman listened Unfortunately there are those in the labor movement who Chips posted the clipping of "SIU tack of boils, and has been in the sympathetically to his story: hospital for the past two weeks mask their political ideologies behind a trade Union front. These Sets Pace On Sea Lynx" on the Spearn had been injm-ed at as a result. Since being there, are the people who sacrifice the interests of the Union member to bulletin board. During the next Rouen, France, on January 5, do­ he's acquired four more boils, night, some wise guy from the foster their own stupid political conceptions. ing work neither he nor the and aside from the physical in­ A picket line is a thing of dignity representative of the eco-. very small minority opposition Skipper could induce the tripconvenience he's really living the nomic struggles of the workingmen involved. When it is misused, tore it off the board. They carders aboard to perform. it becomes a blackeye to labor. A strike is a just struggle entitled couldn't stand to read the truth life of Riley. Back in the States the Olson On the whole, things are run­ to the full support of all workers, but when it is used as a weapon in the Log! Line would not pay anything for The cargo is being unloaded ning fairly smooth aboard the of political demagogs it becomes merely a demonstration of a par­ his injury because it wasn't in his Sea Lynx, and the crew will have ticular ideology. The Seafarers want no part of such phony very slowly, and the ship may line of duty. The Olson Line her all shipshape for the Sea­ be here in Shanghai another two maneuvers. wouldn't give him transporta­ farers when they return to the weeks before moving on to MEET YOUR UNION BROTHER tion money, either, because he good old U. S. A. once again. The seamen, longshoremen, truck drivers and all allied work­ Hong Kong. However, we ex­ hadn't signed on in a U. S. port. There's no doubt that the men ingmen are Union brothers. The big trouble is that as yet they pect to remain there only a short The company finally came of the Lynx will roll up a sub­ time before shifting to the next know little of each others problems. through with an injury settle­ stantial vote for the SIU. This is a problem easily solved. The workers in the maritime port of call. Seeing the good example al­ ment and the transportation There ai'e very few beefs, with industry are thrown together constantly. When the Deck Engineer, money. Oiler and the AB work together with the longshoreman, the the exception of some disputed ready set by the vast majority of You can't blame Steward truck driver and the tugboatman they are being paid by the same overtime in the Engine Depart­ Isthmian ships in rolling up an Spearn for saying: "I don't know boss, making riches for the same owners, slaving junder a common ment due mainly to differences election percentage of better than what I'd of done without the between the Steward and Chief 70 percent for the SIU the Sea SIU." master. By becoming friendly, mutually discussing problems and work­ Engineer over the Chief enter­ Lynx will make sure that the ing out a joint solution, the problem of unity is solved. The maritime taining guests in his quarters. ship comes close to the ICQ per­ workers can and will win, without the political blue prints of the The Steward is seriously consid­ cent mark. Then they'll have the ering the placing of charges security of a Seafarers' contract! lon^ haired ctmmunist master minds. Seafarers Gets Steward Paid For Injury Isthmian's Sea Lynx Reports From Shanghai — Smooth Saiiing Make Isthmian SIU! �- fn V' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four HMeim iT. I THtm Crying Need Fer Real Unienism in South Will Be Met By AFL By RAY WHITE QUESTIONRow do you like the Log, and have you any suggestions that might improve it? ED MATTERN—OILER: I'm like the rest of Ihe sea­ men. By that. I mean that I like a seamen's paper that gives its attention to our problems. No phony baloney about political do­ ings in Europe, and no apologiz­ ing for Joe Stalin. The LOG does a swell job in pointing out what seamen can do to improve conditions, and all seamen, no matter which union they belong to. ajipreciate this. My only sug­ gestion would be to have a little outside stuff such as sports, or maybe movie reviews or book reviews. NORFOLK—It is with a great deal of interest and misgiving that we note the headlines an­ nouncing the organizing cam­ paign that is to soon get under way by the CIO in the great in­ dustrial centers of the South. We view this situation with a great deal of apprehension and feelingof uneasiness. Never in the history of a great industrial area has there been such a crying need for organiza­ tion as in the South, with all her not yet fulfilled promise of new industry, and all her under-paid and under-privileged workers, ground under the heel of cap­ italism. The South is. only a few years emancipated from a slavery worse than what existed before the Civil War, and is therefore, a hot-bed of dissension, dissatis­ faction and disillusionment, a dangerous ground on which to tread. CIO COMMIES CHARLES HANSEN—Carpenter: The LOG has sure improved during the last year. Now it is one of the best labor papers in the United States. It's always interesting to us old-timers, and from the way the young men go for it. I guess they like it too. Printing the history of the SIU is smart because a lot of the new members don't know how we struggled to build this Union, and to make it strong. The only im­ provement I could suggest would be to have more articles directed to the NMU to show them their leaders actually mislead them. iiii LOUIS LEOPOLD. Second Cook: This is like asking a healthy person. "What's wrong with you?" I like ihe LOG and I can't figure out any improvement ex­ cept maybe to have more articles showing that we are part of the larger AFL trade union move­ ment. What I like is that our paper never prints a lie. Every­ thing I see in the LOG is the truth and we never have to apol­ ogize. The LOG is a fine organizationcd help, and it is strictly a seaman's paper. With our pres­ ent 16 pages, we have really got a fine Union paper. BILL EKINS—Carpenter: The LOG continues to live up to its high standard week after week. It has the best coverage of things that directly concern seamen. Even the NMU mem­ bers have to read our paper to find out what is going on. I think that LOG does organized labor a real service by exposing the communist leadership in the NMU and by showing that the maritime industry can never be united with guys like Bridges and Curran at the top of the heap. I think we ought to keep it up. and continue to point out when they croso picket lines, etc. Friday. May 17. 1946 Of course, it is definitely known that many of the CIO Unions have been infiltrated with com­ munism, and follow the political dictates given out straight from the halls of Stalin in Russia; and what better place to continue this infiltration than to organize the South? We, who know and have seen these unions in operation, know the manner in which they work, and to what extent they can take advantage of young minds, grop­ ing in the wilderness, reaching out blindly for a helping hand to beter living conditions, to raise salaries, and to give labor in the' South a voice against capitalism. At this crucial time, therefore, it is important that all serious peoples be not deceived, and that the hot-bed of conununism be not allowed to invade the worker as a whole in the South as it has done in the past in our local ter­ ritory. We must see that labor in the South does not just swap heels to be ground under, and fail under the control of the paid leaders of this organizing drive, who take their orders direct from Moscow. This is food for thought for every worker engaged in labor today. LET'S ORGANIZE Organize the Sorrth? Yes, by all means. Give the worker in this vast territory a chance for a voice, but let it be the work­ er's voice. Let there be organiza­ tion for the benefit of the worker, and not for the benefit of "Uncle Joe" and his paid cohorts. No greater task faces labor to­ day than the fight that is now be­ ing waged between labor and capital. Only through true educa­ tion and organization, can the voice of the workingman be h(»rd in a vast majority. Only then can something be done about the wage intolerance and living conditions that exist in the South. No greater obligation was ever offered to thinking people than the one of elevating conditions for the laboring man in this area; but let it be a free organization of Americans. Let it be an or­ ganization of free men, of free thinkers, and let it not be infil­ trated with "isms" from across the -sea. Let it he a great voice crying out for the need of the southern worker. Let us organize the South, but let it be on a program of which labor can be proud. Let it be the Voice of Southern Labor, coming into its own. OUR HERITAGE The leaders of true labor must feel this obligation to bring the southern worker through this period of organization, unfettered by poliitcal, foreign-dominated communism, but with true Amer­ icanism, a heritage justly* de­ served by proud, southern labor­ ing men. As for tlie Seafarers, an affili­ ate of the AFL, it has a great in­ terest in its own field in the South, and at the present is at the height of an organizing drive i nthis territory, to extend its sphere of influence into any and all unorganized fields of the mar­ itime industiy. We feel that this issue is of grave importance and should be diScUssed openly among oUP membership. Seafarers' Action Gets New Deal ForBypassedShipwreckedSeamen (Continued from Page 1) to draw $10.00 a week. This same lousy ten bucks we have to beg for from week to week. SEAFARER ARMY "In fact, two weeks ago they tried to stall us on the draw. So we marched en masse—2fi men— to the company office. By that militant action we got our draw. "We sent a cable to the Hall five weeks ago asking you to help us be repatriated. It is hard for some of us delegates and oldtimers to explain to the kids and new members why the Union has not answered that cable, which, with our limited finances, was hard to send. "Our main grievance is the failure of the company to have us repatriated. In seven weeks only five men have been flown to Panama by plane." IN EXPLANATION (Hawk had checked with Overlakes when he received the cable from Lima, and was told at the time that all of the men were being flown out to Panama by Pan American planes, and would be shipped back to the States from there. The Overtakes of­ ficials were so convincing and seemed so genuinely concerned with the men's welfare that Hawk figured they were on the ball, and let the rabbit set.) . "Perhaps you have already act­ ed on our cablegram, but a wire fi'om the Union on receipt of this letter would help our morale a great deal. We can't cable. We haven't the dough. Hence this ail-mail letter. WHY NOT US? "There are plenty Grace Line ships leaving here every day, and no reason why they can't ac­ commodate us. "So, to sum it up, this is what we think you might do for us; First, please read this letter at the next meeting, so our old ship­ mates can know what5s going on. Second, put heavy pressure on that phony WSA and Overlakes Co. If they insist that they can't repatriate us immediately, then demand that they give us some of our hack wages (we each have several hundred bucks coming to us, plus shipwreck pay) so we can buy some clothes and look like human beings. "Incidentally, the officers all have ben sent back, except for the Second Mate who has been kept here for company reasons with the Purser. These two are getting a bigger draw than we are because the company claims, quoting our Purser 'They must dress better, consistent with their rank.' PURSER A PHONY "John, you know how you or Paul Hall would feel if a phony ship's clerk told you that' you could look like a bum while he must dress like a gentleman. "So let's see the SIU get on the ball and show these phonies that they can't push men around who have bene all through the five years of action because we were expendable." This letter was received on April 13. Here is a cable dated April 13: "Received your cable dated April 6. Upon receipt of same 1 immediately took up this mat­ ter with the company and was informed by the head of Overlakes that they issued instruc­ tions to fly the crew immediately to Balboa tlience to tranship the men home as soon as possible. From your letter of May 6 it is apparent the promises the com­ pany made have been merely idle gesture. You can rest assured that I will certainly put the heat on that outfit." BLISTER MR. That was when the telephone wires started to blister. Later that day Brother Hawk was able to follow up the cable with a phone call, and tell the men that Ovei-lakes had agreed to a clothing draw of $100, would increase the weekly draw to $25.00, and would provide satis­ factory accommodations. The heat treatment worked. Here is the text of a cable sent to the Grace Line at Lima: "McDpnagh advance remain­ ing crew members one hundred dollars each account loss effects also advance account wages twenty-five dollars week each endeavor provide accommoda­ tions satisfactory crew. . . CLOVER CREW So the crew of the McDonagh is in clover now. Lima is a good town when you have a good hotel and meals and 25 bucks a week. Oh, yes. The repatriation busi­ ness. Overlakes is going to have Pan Am. fly the seamen all the way back to the States, not just Balboa. But maybe the boys aren't so anxious to get back now. . �Friday. May 17, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Seafarers Stay Militant In Staten island Hospital Good Guys Abound In All Wards, Log Finds The Log wanted to shoot some pictures of the Seafarers and get some background material on the whys and wherefores of their confinement, we told Dr. Tucker, medical director of the Staten Island Marine Hospital. The doctor struck us as a pleasant guy. He was very co­ operative. He sketched a plan of the hospital for us, then wrote a note instructing the nurses of the various wards to offer us •.'—I'i'Hi assistance. jv--. ::••••• r-^; — We started our visit on the fifth deck. 1 SAD STORY Seafarer Bob Mosseller was having his temperature taken by liii his nurse, Celeste Mims, when tfill we walked over to his bed. While waiting for the nurse to Chief Cook Major J. Godfinish, we shot our picture. Then bouf (it's a name, not a Bob gave us his story. 'title, son) looks mighty cheer= It was while at work unload­ ful as he climbs onto crutches. ing cargo from his ship, the Sea Scorpion, in Java that Bob was badly injured. A winch slipped. The load struck Bob, knocking him down into the hold. His back broken—a compound fracture—Brother Mosseller was rushed to the 66th Indian Gener­ al 'Hospital in Batavia, then to Calcutta from where he was flown on March 7 to New York. vaesmm^ ' '^"'1 ' i ' COULDN'T VOTE Bob, gaunt but game, told us he was very sorry that he was unable to cast his vote in the Isthmian election. Our next man was also a casu­ alty as the result of a plunge into the ship's hold. C. Kuplicki, AB, was writing a letter with his good hand when, we greeted him. T don't remember anything," Brother Kuplicki said. "All I know is that on Dec. 23, 1945, in Beni-Suf, Africa, I was taking off some hatch covers on my ship, the A. P. Ryder. Something happened and I went crashing down into the hold. I blacked out completely. "Two days later - Christmas day—I woke up in Gran. They flew me to Casablanca and went aboard the Eaton for the trip to the States." WANTS TO SHIP Brother Kuplicki has been in the hospital for three months, and, he said, "I'm itching to get out of here to ship again. I'd like to be working on some of those Isthmian men." Brother William Bause, Chief Baker, mused: "Three wars with­ out a scratch, and I got to get hit by a taxi in Brooklyn." Confined to his bed or the wheelchair. Brother Bause finds the lack of recreation his prime problem. "The monotony is kill­ ing me," he said. Bause spends his time wheelchairing to the room occupied by SIU men, charting a zig-zag course to avoid ramming the at­ tendants swabbing the passage­ way decks. "Scotty" rSuir is anxious to pound his new artificial leg on a ship's deck again. He's been the hospital about a year after am­ putation a, bit below the knee. Deck Engineer Muir's last ship was, a Robin liner, and, he's look- y; • C. Kuplicki. AB, was al­ ways an active man until he fell down that hatch. Now he finds hospital life pretty confining. L. R. Borja, a Seafarer since 1940. tells a me mber of the Log Staff what he thinks of the Log —among other things. Here's that Log staffer again—this time wilh Chief Baker Bill Bause, who likes wheelchairs better than taxis. ^ Purser David Blick of the Staff Officers- Association, an SIU affiliate, is in the hospital with a delayed action war injury. ing forward to getting his next soon. A broken heel suffered in s fall from a tnuck in Bremerhaven, Germany, has kept rest­ less Major J. Godbout, a chief cook, in Staten Island since April 6. Brother Godbout, whose home is in Lynn, Mass., is trying to get a transfer to the Brighton Marine hospital in his own state. ' But I don't know how I can get out of here with this pin sticking out of my heel. I can't Philosopher of the Boule­ vard of Broken Bones, as Ward F-6 is known, is dour Scotsman W. B. Muir, Deck Engineer. ^ Isthmian Seaman Bob Mosseller, who suffered a broken, back, enjoys the atiantion (pulse) of Nurse Celeste Mims. get my pants leg over it," he said. Before we left someone steered us over to the bed of Purser David Blick of the Staff Officers Association, an SIU affiliate. Blick was interested in the or­ ganization progress of his Union and v/anted to know what was new. We promised him we'd check and send word out with the Patrolman. Memo to us: check up for miek. �Page Six Kathleen Holmes Crewmen Ask SlU For Aid THE SEAFARERS LOG THEY VOTED 92 PERCENT SIU Three crewmembers of the Isthmian Line hellahip, Kathleen Holmes, contacted the Seafarers International Union for assistance and advice regarding their case. They were detained by the Fed­ eral Bureau of Investigation in Honolulu for supposedly posses­ sing rum which was supposedly part of the Kathleen Holmes' cargo Now they have been released with all charges dropped, and without their case ever being heard. However, they rightfully feel that they are entitled to back pay and subsistence for the per­ iod in which they were wrong­ fully held by the authorities plus transportation back to the States. The SIU is solidly behind these men, and will make certain that Isthmian seamen of the Stephen Girard who chose the Seafarers as their Union, Front row they receive what is coming to (reading from left): H. Weil, C. Owens, H. Fountain, W. Duke, E. Petty and J. Picou, 2nd row: them. K. Fountainberry, R. Rankin, O. Stich, S. Barris, R. Harrington, J. Shelnut, H. Workman and P. BLIGH A PIKER Mamas. Hear: F. Simpson. D. Domac, E, Higgins, R. Jackson, R. Ross, C. Jansing and M. Bjerklund. As various reports concerning the Skipper and crew of the Holmes trickle in to the Seafarers Log, only one obvious conclusion can be reached: and it is that Cap­ tain Bligh of the Bounty was a piker compared to the Holmes' Skipper! Recently, the Log ran a story on the charges preferred against the Captain of the Kathleen Hol­ mes by members of the crew This fink book bore the grand of over one hundred million dol­ when their ship docked in Shang­ The Maritime label of "Continuous Discharge lars in revenue in an effort to hai. According to them, the Book" and was patterned after starve the seamen out, to break Consul who heard their case re­ Commission their morale and smash their ferred the entire matter back to The Merchant Marine Act, the English Board of Trade dis­ the authorities in this country to which had been passed by the charge book, and very similar to unions. be heard upon their return. HIT THE BRICKS previous Congress, became legally the West Coast Fink Book. . The shipowners attempted to On the East Coast and Gulf, Seamen of the Holmes' crew effective October 26, 1936. This can rest assured that the Sea­ created and legalized the Mari­ sell the book to the seamen by ex­ the seamen responded almost un­ farers will see that the entire re­ time Commission which consisted cluding the character, conduct animously to the strike call with sources of the Union are utilized of three Presidential appointees. and ability sections, but the fact organized and unorganized sea­ in order to bring justice to them. Admiral Wiley, Admiral Hamlett, remained that the seaman's en­ men alike tying up the ships and Although the SIU does not yet and an accountant named Lan- tire record was contained in one hitting the bricks'. little book which served a'so as The 1934 police intimidation possess a contract with the Isth­ his identification and rating clas­ and attacks on the West Coast mian Line, SIU members feel sification. were repeated on the Atlantic that the election results so far Simply summed up, the "Fink and Gulf, but to no avail. The aie a mandate to the Seafarers. Book" was a streamlined black­ strikers stayed out and the pick­ In line with that mandate, the list system created to enable the et lines were maintained. SIU is acting on the Holmes case, shipowners to have th.'; complete The strike ended with wage in­ and will fight until all matters record of any seaman at their creases, union recognition, and concerning the crew's beefs are finger tips. hiring from union hiring halls on settled satisfactorily. the West Coast, and with a SABOTAGE The fight against the "fink "house divided against itself" on book" was originallj' sponsored the East Coast. by the unions of the West Coast. The only official strike called Later the Communist rank and on the East Coast in the Fall of Rust Bucket file group, which was the nu­ 1936, Spring 1937, was that of the We covered the SS Marjory, dick. Thus we see that the bal­ cleus of the present NMU, were Marine Firemen's section of the I Bull Line, recently and we be­ ance of power created in the be­ the first to abandon the fight International Seamen's- Union. lieve the condition of this ship ginning is the same as now, 100 advocating the acceptance of the The other crafts, however, sup­ "Fink Books" under the formal ported the strike by actually should be called to the attention percent shipowner. The Maritime Commission in­ slogan, "We will burn them on striking, both organized and un­ of the membership. organized. This scow is undoubtedly the herited the files (including the the Capitol steps." "deferred list") of the U. S. Ship­ On October 30, 1936, after the . A few contracts with the West filthiest medieval thing sailing ping Board and the Emergency Pacific Coast unions had bent Coast scale were signed on the the seas today. The plumbing Fleet Corporation. The operating ove,. backwards in an attempt to East Coast, but the communists . doesn't work, the entire over­ personnel v/as augmented with reach a satisfactory agreement head leaks, and the crew, is herde3~Tnto a 2x4 dormitory-like af­ the addition of hundreds of new with the shipowners, a strike au­ fair that hasn't been painted in employees whose major qualifi­ thorized by a referendum vote of years. If the 'decision was left cations were shipowner recom­ the membership, was called. The ninety-nine days that fol­ to us, no seaman would be per­ mendations or political influence. The powers of the Maritime lowed will forever mark the mitted to ride this thing. Commission were doubled and greatest strides forward taken by It would be interesting to find redoubled until finally, although American seamen. out how this rustbucket clears ostensibly operating under the De­ On the West Coast the ship­ the Steamboat Inspectors. partment of Commerce, actually owners, well aware, of the soli­ Due to our action, the Bull it was an independent agency darity of the seamen and long­ Line has withdrawn - this ship with its head reporting directing shoremen and the "100 percent from active service. The Navy to the President. support of all organized labor, should anchor this boat in the THE FINK BOOK made only a few sporadic at­ vicinity of the atom bomb tests, One of the first moves of the tempts to move the ships. who had gained control of the and thereby rid the seas of an shipowner controlled Maritime Their strategy was one of wait­ rank and file movement sabo­ accident waiting for a place to Commission was the printing of ing. The shipowners v/ho pro­ taged any possibility of reach­ happen. the "Fink Book," brain child of fessed an inability to pay a wage ing a general agreement. Howard Guinier the late Senator Copeland, "pa­ increase of ten dollars a month, Taking advantage of every con­ James PurceU tent medicine king." tied up their ships and took a loss ceivable political angle, they op- The Patrolman Says: Friday, May 17, 1946 Truman May Seize Railroads If They Strike WASHINGTON (LPA) — Wage controversies on the railroads headed toward a strike deadline this week, but President Truman told newsmen he is considering an order for seizure of the "Iron Horse" should that become neces­ sary to avert a stoppage. Two of the Railroad Brother­ hoods—the Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen—have set May 18 as a strike date. Three other "op­ erating" Brotherhoods have an­ nounced they will take a .strike vote if they reach no settlement with the railroads, and 15 "nonoperating" unions, which repre­ sent over a million railworkers outside of the train, engine and yard service, are scheduled to start voting on a strike soon. All of the organizations are fighting for -greater wage in­ creases than the IGc an hour awarded to rail workers by two arbitration boards and an Emer­ gency (Fact-Finding) Boai-d. Also, the "operating" unions are de­ manding many changes in work­ ing' rules. Book Review "Christ and Man's Dilemma" by Dr. Buttrick, Abingdon Cokesbury Press, 204 pp, $2.00. Man now finds himself living in a world that is increasingly evil. A world that has fecently come through, a devastating war, and in which a large section of the population is faced with fam­ ine and slow starvation. In spite of this, we hear talk of an­ other war. What has brought this to pass? Dr. Buttrick, in his book "Christ and Man's Dilemma," at­ tempts to analyze the reasons. The thinking of man has been betrayed by the false standards of our times. OTi one hand mod­ ern education, modern science, big business, modern machines^ promise us an abundant and full life, but everywhere this dream and promise has been betrayed. Science promises us a longer and healthier life, but has also presented us with the atomic bomb which may bring man to a final war which will mean the destruction of all civilization. . Dr. Buttrick feels that man has rejected the brotherhood of man because atomic energy is thought of only in terms of destricution. He also decries the fact that the success of modern man is meas­ ured largely by the amount of money he can accumulate in his lifetime, not by the good he can do to his fellow men. erated from separate halls and created a constant turrrioil, sacri­ ficing the seamen's interest in their campaign for the establish­ ment of the National Maritime Union. They were able to accomplish this betrayal only through the stupidity, avarice and in cases, the outright sell-out of the de­ cadent officialdom of the ISU. These labor-fakers, the last of. whom has long since been purged from seamen's ranks, sacrificed the membership to communists control rather than jeopardize their own little sinecures. The membership ultimately threw them out anyway and they are forever discredited in the eyes of good union seamen. (Continued Next Weel �THE Friday. May 17, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Transportation And Overtime Make Rush Crewmemfiers Happy By CHARLES HAYMOND Alien-Baiting Skipper Slappd Down By Union In JaeksoavtUe By LOUiS GOFFIN JACKSONVILLE — Just when everything is serene, something hfippens to gjve us trouble. An incident that took place on the SS John Gallup is a case in point. It seems that the Skipper of this wagon was drunk all the time the ship was in port. He took a dislike to the Chief Cook, who was aji alien, and so, two days after the crew signed on, we were informed by the Stew­ ard that the Captain had request­ ed the Immigration authorities to take the Cook ofl; the ship. At the same time, the Old Man hired a "fink" Cook nut of .some gin mill. and the ship sailed without him. This sort of stuff is bad business, and We are taking steps to see that this bird is taken care of. BOOM SLACKENS NO NEWS?? Silene* this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: CHARLESTON MOBILE SAN JUAN GALVESTON PORT ARTHUR HOUSTON—Activity has slow­ ed down in the Port of Hou.sfon, although we paid off the .SS Rich­ ard Rush, and .SS Sunset, Robin Line and Pacific Tankers Inc., respectively. Patrolman Brightwell paid off the SS Richard Rush, and the crew v/as well pieased with his handling o" tue disputed over­ time, prior CO the payoff. They had .sailed Coastwise very, very shorthanded. Result; transportation and very heavy overtime for that part o: the voy­ age. The newly negotiated foreign rider, which we used in signing on the Richard Rush, was wellliked by the crev/. but not as well lis the one they themselves had per-sonally negotiated in the Port of Pensacola, for it was on a Port to Port basis, instead of an area to area basis, as is the.j, foreign rider. END BEEFING I believe the U. S. Shipping Commissioners will appreciate the newly negotiated foreign rider, as it will save them one hell of a lot of ear-banging from Agents, Patrolmen, and soreheaded crews, beefing for their tran.sportation. The sooner we get the Coast­ wise and nearby-foreign riders ironed out, the less headaches for all concerned. In paying off the SS Sunset with Bro. Jack Hines, SUP Patrol.man working out of Galves­ ton, we ran on to another of Cap­ tain Vivaries' (Pacific Tankers Representative) Company Orders. These instructions knock out the butterworthing overtime for the Pumpman, unless actually handling hoses or turning valves, or handhosing the tanks. In this case the butterworthing overtime was paid, but in the fu­ ture I expect headaches for Pa­ cific Tankers are apparently try­ ing to cut down on all overtime. Our small-time boom has come to an endr—temporarily, we hope —and our expectations for the next week or two are not very bright. The Robin ship that we had ex­ pected has been diverted to Nor­ folk. The SS John Gorrie and the SS John Gallup have been finally crewed up, with the as­ sistance of Tampa and Sa.vannahi By BUCK STEPHENS Both ships signed on with the NEW ORLEANS — Business. now being taken by the NMtJ is new Foreign rider, which was and shipping for the past week a laugh. They are not going to FINK UNLOADED to the complete satisfaction of have been very good. At the strike the troopships or relief We immediately started action. the crews involved. present, there are 26 SIU ships ships, and from all indications First we had the "fink" unload­ in port, and the beefs on all of they will not strike a damn ed, and then we contacted John them keep the Patrolmen on the thing. Hawk, who wired the Immigra­ The NMU agent here in New hop. A good many of the beefs tion authorities that a job exist­ SHIPS RE-ALLOCATED Orleans released a statement to concern ships carrying passen­ ed for this alien. We have had two to six SUP gers, but as they come up we the press that "strike or no strike, After a while we managed to settle them, so all beefs are we'll sail the ships for UNRRA ships in port constantly; at pres­ wake up the Skipper. He took a settled at the point of production. so there will be no .suifering ent we have the SS William By JAMES TRUESDALE bit of persuading, but he finally The biggest beef of the week abroad. If necessary, our men Worth, American-Hawaiian; SS PHILADELPHIA—Once again came when we tried to get an will sail gratis on UNRRA ships." Cape Constance, Grace Line; SS Well, it looks like the NMU Roger Sherman, McCormick. SS things look pretty good in the SIU crew to sail an Alcoa ship members will ease the suffering Co. that they had taken over from City of Brotherly Love. The only Two of the SUP ships are being the United Fruit Company, an abroad by feding the hungry thing that marred a fine week NMU outfit. people there by sailing gracis, but reallocated by the War Shipping if they do, it will leave their Administration, to NMU con­ was the Cape Pilar. This ship The SS Wayne McVeagh was families here in a pretty bad -fix. tracted companies in this area, came in clean, but with plenty turned over to Alcoa and we namely: SS Northwestern Vic­ SELFISH. NOW shipped a full crew to the ship. of beefs. tory, Pacific-Coastwise-Far East According to the NMU agent In the first place, the Steward As soon as the men saw the con­ here in New Orleans, the "selfish Line; and the SS Cape Constance, dition of the ship they called the was a tripcard man formerly in coal strike by John L. Lewis is Grace Line. the NMU. He thought that it Hall and a Patrolman was sent strangling the country." I don't J. M. Walsh, our "windy" and would be okay to use men not in down. The-ship was found to be remember hearing anyone in the versatile Dispatcher, had a col­ in a condition unsuitable for the Stewards Department to NMU condemn Lewis when he lision with a 20-ton semi-trailer carry daily stores without put­ human beings to live in so he CIO, and I know damn well ting down any overtime for them. went to work at once to get her that the SIU or the AFL did not squared up: all new cooking uten­ agreed to withdraw all charges Of course, he remembered to and take the man back on the credit himself with plenty of sils, dishes, stores, mattresses, etc. blast him in the past when he was on strike; but now that, he is ship. The company gave instructions overtime. It was a bad spot for AFL and his strike is tying the The Brother involved has been him to put the Union in, but to the heads of all departments NMU river boats up, he is a very a member of our Union for five everything turned out alright. to get the ship cleaned up and selfish man. year-s, and has a fine wartime never mind how much overtime One of our Brother members, SEA COP record. All we can say about the was involved. And by the way, Sylvester Watson, died in South Captain is unprintable. We also had a pistol-packing, the Alcoa Steamship Company America recently and his wife js This all adds up to one thing: ex-reformatory warden on the refused to take the ship until trying to get all the information While the seamen, alien and na­ Cape Edmont as Third Assistant. United Fruit had it fumigated. possible. He was Chief Cook on tive, were sailing during the war He tlioughl that he was still run­ CLEAN SHIPS the SS John Roebling, .so anyone everything was alright. While ning a reform school, and that I believe the membership having any information in re­ they were braving torpedoes, air was a bad mistake—for him. We should bear in mind that the gards to this Brother's death attacks, and mines to get the car­ gave him the usual SIU assist­ •ships they leave should be left in please contact me a.s soon as po.sla.st Sunday p. m. He has tackled ance in leaving the ship, and he goes across, they were needed. the same condition they would sible. many things before, but 1 do not Now that the war is over, they is now up on charges before the want to find them when they go think he will care to tangle with Coast Guard. are getting the run-around. aboard. Several complaints have another semi-trailer, at least not If these men were good enough . The weather has turned nice, in the near future. to sail our ships when we needed and as we are only a few blocks 1 can now report that "Windy" them, they ar^e good enough to from the park, I guess we will has finished his convalescence, have to look^on the park benches sail them now. and is now back at the old stand. to find men to crew ships. AGAINST STEWARD Wu lia\'e the nucleus of a good By ARTHUR THOMPSON The boys like to go to the park membership locally here in Hous­ We also have another beef, to look at the sights, and some of SAVANNAH — We paid off ton, and if we are to hold mem­ which has not been settled yet, them are pretty nice. Philadel­ three ships this week and all pay­ bership meetings in the near fu­ concerning the Steward of the phia has a lot of historical spots, offs were clean. Three logs \yere ture, as 1 am sure we will, we William Carson, Grace Line. All and some of the best-looking lifted and. no beefs are pending. must have a larger Hall—one of the crew piled ofT> when the girls in the world. Things may slow down for that will accommodate enough ship docked here and they are un­ awhile, but we still have a few members for a quorum. All in. all, with shipping: pick­ willing to sign on again until the ing up, the weather tmrning nice, jobs and no takers. Rated men Last week we had 21 full book phony, company-stooge Steward and the beautiful women around, are still not too plentiful down men, and there was SRO even is taken off the boat. •here. Philadelphia is beginning to look oiit on the sidewalks. A few This man is disliked by all better and better. been brought in by various memr The SS Irvin S. Cobb of the prospects are in view, but noth­ three departments, including his hers about going aboard ships Isthmian was in port and voted, ing is definite as yet own. We are in hopes that this and: finding the rooms, mess- which leaves only a handful more phony will be on the beach when rooms and passageways dirty. to vote. No more of our ships have the Carson leaves Jacksonville. Remember, Brothers, the SIU has The South Atlantic sold her gone to the boneyard this past always boasted that an SIU ship|second Hog Island, the Schoharie, week and although one tied up One of our Union Brothers was is a clean ship. So let's try our to the Argentines. She is now temporarily, we had a few going shipped from Tampa to Jackson­ best to live up to this slogan. called the SS Misiones. This out and a couple more are load­ ville, and. was advanced trans­ portation. He failed to show up, It looks like the strike vote makes it two down and two to go. ing now for a trip. Aleoa Refuses To Take NMU Ship Till It Is Fumigated Thoroughly Steward Finds That NMUTralniiiglNiesn't Go In Seafarers Savannah Needs Rated Men �yyc-if -' " THE Page Eighi SEAFARERS LOG HERE AGAIN—AND GONE AGAIN No Need To Sail Beat-Up Ships; Report Needed Repairs To Union By JOE ALGINA 1^ 1^'' : NEW YORK—This last week police, cops, gendarmes, or what has seen a lot of trouble with the have you are cracking down on SS Marjory and the SS Governor black 'marketeers both here and John Lind, Bull Line. The con­ abroad. ditions on • these ships were al­ Guys who think that they are most indescribable. The pl^umb- part owners of the cargo are ing was bad, men were forced to also heading for the hoosegow. sleep in crowded quarters, and One guy is in line for 20 years there were not enough toilet fa­ in the pokey, in Marseilles, for cilities; all in all, these boats look­ peddling nylons. ed like Captain Bligh's fleet. Even Skippers are getting a We went right after the Com­ share of the trouble. One Cap­ pany on these vessels, and the tain was fined $1000.00 for carry­ Line will be completely repaired ing his girl friend from Manila to before she leaves here on an­ Tokyo. It's cheaper to stick to other run. There is nothing that dreaming! can be done with the Marjory Lindsaj' Williams and Cal Tan­ and she will be taken out of serv­ ner have been around lately. ice. They both look healthy, so it ap­ SIU crews don't have to sail on pears that the hard work of or­ ships like these. If ships need ganizing on the Gulf has done repairs, report this immediately them good. The sale of seasick remedj' will probably shoot up soon. The men on the beach have been wait­ ing for the Hudson River Line to resume operation, and when it does, our boys will talce a nonworking trip, and probably be-' come sick as dogs. V/atch and see. to the Patrolman who comes on board. Have a repair list ready, and the repairs will be made. DRAFT INFO The draft is still important to the men under 26. Keep in touch with your draft board—don't de­ pend on someone else to do it. If you don't let your draft board know where you ai'e, and what you are doing, you may find yourself working for Uncle Sam at $50.00 per month. . More and more ships are go­ ing. back on regular I'uns, and it is only a matter of a few months before the passenger service will start. When this happens, the merchant seamen will be able to enjoy their work a bit more than they could during the war years. It's about time. SHIPBOARD MEETINGS With some contracts coming up for renewal, and with negotia­ tions soon to be started, it is im­ portant for ships at sea to hold shipboard meetings. Discuss the new contracts, and send in your suggestions of what you -would like included in the new contract. ABs, Second Cooks, and Bak­ ers are still at a premium in this pofi;. This situation would be helped out a little if all men eli­ gible for ratings would go get them. If you need any help in applying for 3mur ratings, see Jimmy Stewart on the third floor of the New York Hall, 7 Great Lakes Shipping Hit By Shortages Frenchy Michelet, ace Log Columnist, as he looks when beating out his copy. Frenchy blew in last week from New Orleans on one of his personal sea-going taxis, the Stony Creek, to hand-deliver his last column. Since then he disappeared. Has anyone seen him? By JOHN MOGAN BUFFALO—The coal shortage has caused this to be a sad week along the waterfront. Many crews are heading home because they have run out of coal. The McCarthy Steamship Company will lay up the SS T. J. McCarthy and the SS G. H. Ingalls within the next day or so. This is quite a blow since these ships bave been bringing two thousand new cars every week from Detroit to Buffalo'for dis­ tribution throughout the East. Brother Paul Warner is still in the Marine Hospital here. He is a very sick man and asks that any of his friends who come into this port should try to visit him or at least drop him a line.^ We have had a guest this week. Brother Gust Schultz, who has been sailing the deep blue sea all winter, has headed East again. BOSTON—The past week was an exceedingly busy one for the Port of Boston officials. The outports got all the ships, which necessitated having delegates in Portland and Providence to take care of payoffs in those ports. Portland could well prove to be a very busy port for the sum­ mer months, owing to the fact that UNRRA may chose to load grain and cattle there. In such a case, we will have to install one of the delegates in Portland," rather than send one up there on a per diem basis every time some ship's delegate has a beef. The coming week, however, will be a slow one from the looks of things. Not more than a couple of ships are scheduled to payoff in this area. But shipping is still good. There are so many ships awaiting assignment that the turnover in crews is terrific. This is not a very good de­ velopment, insofar as the outport ships are concerned, since trans­ portation is involved. And cer­ tainly the operators don't like the idea of furnishing transporta­ tion to new crews about every fourth day. This Branch will start picking up tripcards of those men who pull this stunt once too often. Due this week-end to be voted in Boston is the Isthmian Kenyon Victory. It is hoped that this vessel will be as overwhel­ mingly SIU as the other Isth­ mians voted here (excepting the Sea Scorpion, on which we broke even). Occupancy of the new building will be delayed for about six weeks. Because of the disastrous fires which have plagued Boston for the last few years, notably the Cocoanut Grove holocaust, the building laws are more stringent than anywhere else in the coun­ try. DEMOCRACY IN ACTION ' ' * ' ^ ' ' '/£ 1 PLAIN TALK We've gotten a few more com­ plaints from crews that have run out of linen on the high seas. The blame for this rests right on the crew members. Remember, when you go on board, check the supply of linen. If there is not enough linen, tell the delegate or the Patrolman im­ mediately, and the ship won't sail until an adequate supply of linen is put aboard. It's your bed—make sure you have clean linen for it. A word of warning should be enough for the wise—and in this case for the unwise also. The The Patrolmen Say— Red Pencil Blues Portland May Get Fulltime Rep By ALEX McLEAN Friday, May 17, 1946 Nn shortage of red pencils ex­ isted on board the Edward G. Janeway, Smith and Johnson Line, when we went aboard this ship for-payoff on May 8. The stewards department had work­ ed , day and night painting all messrooms, officers quarters,' passageways, and their own quar­ ters. All this added up to 302 hours overtime. The Port Stew­ ard glashod this to luu hours. We informed him that the Un­ ion agreement eovcred this, and even quoted the section to him. He refu.sed to pay, and so the rest of the crew would not sign off. After two days, the Company reconsidered and the beef was settled to the crew's satisfaction. The stewards department collect­ ed every cent coming to them. To try to get even, however, the Port Steward fired the sliip's Steward. The rest of the crew and the officers went on record that if the Steward was fired, they would hit the dock right be­ hind him. Again the Company reconsidered, and the Steward was returned to his job. This is what we call cooperation and Union solidarity. Of all the ships we have ^ever paid off, this was certainly one of the cleanest and one of the most cooperative. R. E. Gonzales James Hanners s. 3^ Another Phony The crew of the J. Gunn, Robin Lines, has a just complaint against the First Assistant En­ gineer, Joseph La Vecchie. They called him a "second Westbrook Pegler" and say that the Skipper disliked him so much that he would not eat at the sanie table with him. According to the crew. La Vecchie could not 'see why there was such thing as a union." He asked the crew to sign a pledge v/hich stated, ;'I pledge that I will be on the floor plates on time every morning, do my eight hours daily, stay sober in port, not drink while on watch, and if I don't live up to this, I want the First Assistant En­ gineer to log me, so help me God." Of course none of the men signed this. La Vecchie got along so well with the Captain that the men brought to the Old Man for log­ ging were usually let off with no entry being made in the log. The men of the J. Gunn want the other SIU Brothers to be­ ware of this character, and hope 'that he will sail with an SIU full book crevz, no trip-cards or probationers. S. Colls Seafarers Maintains Lead In Isthmian This Trial Commiilee, from the left—V. Lough, E. Jones, A. Stewaj:t, N. Bigney, H. F: ington and G. Champlin—is an elected committee of rank and file Seafarers wha were democrat illy elected by their Union brothers to investigate charges brought against SIU members. It is their duty to make specific recommendations on those charges in order that the next Union meeting can act on them. (Continued from Page I) all SIU members must hold tight, continue to contact Isthmian ships whether or not they have already voted and no matter in what port they may be docked. There's no doubt but that the Seafarers will win the Isthmian election handily, but these ves­ sels must be kept lined up until Isthmian has signed a cor^ract with the SIU. That's the final step. . j �Friday. May 17. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nini» Ships In Transit Keep Tampa WITH THE SlU IN CANADA Humming When Shipping Slows By SONNY SIMMONS VANCOUVER — There have been a number of United States ships in port, all with one kind of beef or another. This is per­ haps due to the strike scare on the coast, which has caused the owners to chase these ships out of port immediately after signing on. ' In most cases these vessels have been improperly provision­ ed, and on arrival here, they have been unable to obtain the neces­ sary stores before proceeding out to sea. This creates lots of trouble with the crew, and gives us lots of headaches. We of the Vancouver Branch have then got to go and dispute with the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, and try to ob­ tain sufficient supplies. These ships should be checked over be­ fore leaving the U. S. ports. If this was done, a lot of grief would be avoided. trolman took them to him, and they were sure a help as he was sick of smoking English cigar­ ettes. We have pondered a number of things and we pass them along as thoughts for the week; Proper ventilation and spacious quarters on ship is a sure safe­ guard against tuberculosis. Does a ship pay? Ask the man who owns one. Hugh Murphy tions had allowed themselves to be maneuvered into a position whereby they had to accept the dictation of company terms and policy was also discussed. It was pointed out that this will, in. some measure, handicap this Un­ ion in the fight for a just settle­ ment of our demands, insofar as the handout accepted by the other organizations strengthened the company's hands againts ours for a genuine wage increase. The need for Union Security % ^ was stressed, and a splendid ap­ VICTORIA, B. C.—A recent peal for solidarity was made. Itsub.stantial raise before tying the meeting reviewed the develop­ was Ihe sentiment of the meet­ knot. I wish he would hurry up ments, to date, in the Union's ef­ ing that now is the time to press as I am seriously considering forts to negotiate a master agree­ for wage increases and good con­ boarding with him. ment covering three steamship ditions on the job. WORK WAITING It was finally moved and car­ companies. The record of the WANT ACTIVITY business of presenting our de­ ried, unanimously, that we ap­ New York Agent Paul Hall's mands before the National War ply for an immediate hearing be­ We have the J. D. Ross due in family just arrived for a visit in Labor Board was outlined in de­ fore the NWLB, and that Geoi^e Port Tampa today and I undfer- the Sunny South. We are hoping tail. It was pointed our that ex­ Wilkerson, Secretary of the Vic­ stand that she is going to pay off for him to come down. We will OPERATORS LAX isting labor legislation limits our toria and District Trades and: here. I sure hope she does, as let him trot out to Port Tampa a Couneil, represent us durwe could stand a little more ac­ couple of times a day to make Evidently the men delivering activity and prevents an early ' ing the negotiations. tivity around here, though I don't some of those wagons docked out the small "China Coasters" to settlement. The fact that other organiza-1 W. McLaughlin. know where we would get a crew there. That would be a good Chiang Kai Shek from the U. S. from as our lists are cleaned out. way for him to lose some of that are having a bad time. It is Most of the oldtimers have excess beer muscle around the reported that the Company hand­ ling this job is not living up to shipped out except for a few that middle. According to the morning its agreement with the Union. are sailing Quartermaster on these streetcars and taxicabs paper the coal strike is going to However, the matter has been reaffect* us down here. They are ferred to Headquarters' and will around here. Perry (yard bird) Roberts is discontinuing the train service no doubt be rectified without de­ Several members of the Isth- percent, and the entir-e vote had still around, dodging anybody between here and the phosphate lay. mian Line ship, William D. ^ been challenged by the NMU'» that he thinks is going to offer mines. The majority of the ships Charles Marcotte, AB, left at St. Hoard, among them AB Otto Pe- official observre. him a job. He has proposed mar­ that run in here on regular sche­ Paul Hospital, Vancouver, from dersen. Carpenter H. D. Buckariage to a beautiful litle girl here dule haul phosphate, so I suppose the SS Cranston Victory, extends lew, FWT Buck Roberts, and MM LUTES STOLEN and is only waiting for her to get that they will be re-routed for sincere thanks for the cigarettes Bill Nihem, asserted that 2nd While docked at Livorno (Leg­ a job making more money or a a while. sent him by the crew. The Pamid them that he had horn), Italy around the 24th of been an NMU organizer at one April, two manila mooring lines time, and still was. were stolen on the 2nd's watch, In addition, this individual and he immediately accused some .stated that, he carried a paid up of the crew of the theft. other sandboat operators. The Cleveland Buffalo Steamship NMU book, and claimed that he By FRED J. FARNEN However, they asserted their same holds true for the Gravel Company were received this week had been one of the founders of innocence, and claimed that it DETROIT—The Deck and En­ Products Company, with whom from Chicago Port Agent Her­ that outfit. was practically impossible for the gine contract with the Chicago, we met on April 24. I hope that bert Jansen. lines to have been stolen with­ These Hoard crewmembers de­ Duluth, and Georgian SS Com­ a complete agreement will be NLRB elections to determine clared that whenever they got out the knowledge and coopera­ pany had previously been agreed reached this week. a bargaining agent for the Brad­ .shore leave this 2nd Mate was tion of this officer. On April 30, we met with the to at the same wages rates as the ley Transportation Company be­ always talking NMU, and when Bosun Reed was stricken with Detroit and Cleveland Company. Bo-Lo Company, and on May gan at Rogers City, Michigan, on they hit Philadelphia, he threat- acute appendicitis while the I was able to reopen this con­ 1 we met with the Ashley-Dustin May 6. According to reports from end AB Raymond Bates with Hoard was in Italian waters, and tract and obtain the following Company. We hope to have a our two organizers up there. Bud goon .squad. was taken off the ship at Genoa. final reply this week on the mat­ monthly wage scales: Callahan and Virgil Eecbe, we Buckalew was made Bosun for This happened after the ballot­ ters negotiated. have a very good chance of win­ ing had taken place with the SIU the remainder of the voyage, and Boatswain. Carpenter, On May 3, Stanley Wares, ning this election. Handyman $235.00 getting an estimated vote of 92 Reed was returned to the U. S. Cleveland-Port Agent and I met Wheelsman 221.00 on another vessel shortly there­ with the Cement Transit Com­ after. ABS 218.00 pany's representative and reach­ OS 171.00 GOOD LITERATURE ed the following monthly wage Watertenders. Oilers, During one of his sounding-off scale agreement: Firemen 218.00 moments in a Philadelphia gin $221.00 ABs With the Buffalo Port Agent mill, 2nd Mate Stark admitted OS . 171.00 Alex McLean and two ships dele­ that most of the SIU organizing' Oilers '.... . 221.00 gates, I met with the President material and literature, including Steward . 278.00 of the Crystal Beach Transit the Log, was damned good and Porters .. . 171.00 Company on April 24, and came superior to NMU literature in. to the following monthly wage many respects. Coming from this Thi.s ship also pays an aver­ scale agreement: individual, that was really some age of $30.00 per month in over­ compliment! time to members of the Deck and $221.00 "V/heelsmon Engine Departments for loading 218.00 While the election to determine ABs 171.00 and unloading operations. the Union bargaining agent for OS Isthmian was taking place at. Watertenders,, Oilers, ACTIVITY CONTINUES Firsmsn 218.00 Philly, this 2nd stayed right there Coalpassers 178.00 to watch the entire balloting" Stanley Wares and I also met which the NMU immediately Chief Cook 305.00 with the President of the Cleve­ challenged because the crew was Second Cook 218.00 land and Buffalo Transit Com­ so strongly pro SIU. Night Cook 188.00 pany on May 4 and 5, and with Mess Waiters and two minor exceptions, the 1946 According to the crew, the Dishv/ashers 171.00 contract is all set. Everything Hoard is definitely headed for Maids 100.00 should be straightened out and the boneyard. If so, we bid her This contract was duly ratified ready for action of the member­ that fond farewell reserved for by the crew of the Steamer Can- ship this week. all good SIU ships—and so*we' adiana on the following day. The SS J. P. Wells, recently purchased by the Detroit and must class her—because she add­ REOPEN CONTRACT Cleveland Navigation Company, ed her vote to the vast majority In company with William Ste­ and now being converted into an of pro-SIU Isthmi.an ships. No venson, Detroit Port Agent, i automobile carrier at Manitowac, SIU ship could do more than that. met with Walter Brown, repre­ Wisconsin, will be in service soon. Going Ihrough our files, we found this old shot of the SIU sentative of the Tri-Lakes Steam­ The company has complied with Providence Hall taken back in 1939 when it was first opened. The ship Company in an attempt to the Union's requests, and has four brothers standing in front of the Hall were unidentified. Frank reopen the sandboat contract. made several changes in the Berry (not in the picture), who was the first Agent, has now moved We reached a tentative agree­ crew's quarters. ment on an, increase which the up in the world and is sailing as a Master. Yes, he's still a Union company desires to discuss with Signqd agreements from the man—belongs to the MJ'^StP now. TAMPA — Well, things are humming along as usual around this port. We have been getting quite a number of ships in, but they are all in transit. We ship a few men on most of them but they don't bring in any income for the port. We just have to scuffle for that. In the past week we have had the James Miller, Powellton Seam, Wacosta and the Warrior in here. The Warrior is still in loading lumber for France. We have shipped several men to .tlie SS Marine Carp down in Port Everglades, and have also sent quite a number of men to a couple of ships in Jacksonville. Hoard's Second Mate Did His Best To Organize Crew For The NMU Report Of The Great Lakes Sec'y-Treas. HERE'S AN OLD ONE! �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 17, 1946 SHIPS' MIMUTES AMD MEWS AS THE SS J ANEW AY DiSCHARGED COAL IN DENMARK Cutting End To Story Of Knives, Lock Bad Mood: Food Feud Is Renewed They're feudin' between decks on the -SS William McKee, and they want the SIU to jump in the middle. The feuding is between the Deck Depai-tment and the Stew­ ards Department on the ship, only we have a feeling that the Stewards boys aren't aware up to the moment of reading this that the fight has gone beyond the McKee's bulkheads. - The Deck Department brought it to the-attention of the Union in the form of a complaint and a petition. The petition asks that the SIU "take some action against the Stewards Department. Brother Millard bought a pad­ lock in the SS August P. Boring's slop chest. But he should have bought another to lock up the padlock. When he went to use it it was nowhere on the horizon. Later, Millard, found that the tripcarder, with whom he shared his room, had two padlocks in his locker. He made accusations. The tripcarder dened taking Mil­ lard's lock saying that he had bought both of them from the slop chest. Brother Fields and the Purser then checked the slop accounts. •Their findings were that each of the men had! bought one padlock. " Confronted with this fact, the , tripcarder said, oh yeah, he just remembered—he found the other lock and thinking it had been thrown away, he kept it. But wait a minute — there's more! By this time Brother Millard was making a thorough check of his gear. He charged the trip­ carder with taking two of his knives, which he could identify by markings he had made on them. It was revealed that while in port the Captain had taken four knives from the taking trip­ carder who was listing with a It was a good trip for crew members of the SS Edward G. Janeway, shown at top dis­ charging coal at Aarhus, Den­ mark. At center are crew members in the messhall: G. J. Anderson, AB; D. L. HutchOM6A*4POH6 IS TWO. ins, OS; W. O. Strahle, UtiL; R. Phillips, UtiL; A. 'Weare, Bosun; E. B. Tilly. Deck Eng.; E. R. Brown, O.S.; J. L. Zaring, O.S.; O. Amundsen, AB; G. S. O'Neill, Messman; O. C. Spicer, UtiL; F. J. Teller, Wiper and P. Zagrebaglo, Second Cook 8e Baker. The Janeway must have fed pretty well, because the slate on the wall lists hambur­ ger loaf and gravy, roast veal, heavy liquid cargo. The tripper stewed tomatoes, June peas, admitted that two of the knives roast potatoes and cookies. The might not have been his, that mermaid under the clock is undue to his condition he may have seen two knives and taken, four —two from Millard's shelf. The matter was aired at a special meeting aboard the Bor­ ing ending in the crow voting to WILLIAM HARPER, Feb. 17 revoke the offender's tripcard —Chairman Herman Fruge; with the recommendation that Secretary Jim Case. The min­ he be denied Union membership. utes of the last meeting from the previous voyage were read and it was noticed that most LIKE FATHER, of the repairs requested were LIKE SON—WHEN not complied with. The new. THE LOG COMES arrangement of heads and showers for all departments Dear Editor: In the April .5 Log, there were were explained to the crew. some articles where some Broth­ The members agreed to coop­ ers asked for the Log to be sent erate and eliminate various home for thir family. My par- beefs, especially avoiding • ents saw this and want me to noises in alleyways so men off ask you to please send the Log watch can get their proper sleep. Motion was passed to to them. have full book members hold a Dad was a seamen a very long meeting at the end of the trip time ago, and I would thank you regarding tripcard men. ...•very much if you would send ••••r " "wy.. •.-r- • , identified. At bottom is evi­ dence that? fhe Seafarers' Log gets around. Holding Logs are Marvin R. Fraher, 3rd Asst.; . F. Hazen. Steward; W. O. Strahle, UtiL; F. F. Waller, Oiler and E. B. Tilley, Deck Eng. Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings . the Log to him, for I know he en­ % iSf joys it very much when I carry r,fone home. There are seven in FLOYD GIBBONS, April 9— this, family and they all like the The delegates gave their re­ Log, I have just gotten off the ports about there being no Fprt Lane. beefs and everything running J; C; Winiford smoothly. There was an open discussion on various ques­ tions, especially Union matters. The Engine delegate expressed the feelings of the entire crew by praising the Chief Cook in putting out the best meals they had ever eaten in many a trip. % X i ROCKLAND VICTORY. Mar. 2Af—Motions carried: To notify the horse.-tenders to keep out of the saloon and refrain from taking anything from there; that any crew member leaving dirty cups during coffee time or after meals to be fined five dollars which will be donated to the Log; to turn in overtime for not receiving shore leave in an American port, and to read an article by Mr. Schuler con­ cerning such overtime; to have boarding, Patrolmen use action to remedy the. fresh water, sup­ ply dUe to rusty tanks; and to notify the Union hall concern­ ing subsistence if the ship goes to the shipyard again. XXX GEORGE G. CRAWFORD. March 31—Chairman A. H. An­ derson; Secretary C. A. Wiles. Ch. Engineer refuse to sign overtime items, to be presented to Patrolman. Complaint on Engine dept. straightened out satisfactorily. No work to be dene aboard except of type for which signed on. Motion car­ ried: that matter of three oilers who worked for 17 days in Odessa without direction of any Engineer be referred to Patrol­ man; that no man be paid off until all legal overtime is paid in full. Everyone should at­ tend Union meetings after reg­ istering in Hall, in order to be in good standing. {Continued on Page 11) LIST COMPLAINTS In a long bill of particulars, the Deck men (10 of whom signed the petition) list their complaints against the Galley: 1. The ship did not leave port with adequate stores. 2. Conditions in the crew messrooms were unsanitary and the decks were not cleaned before meals. The messboys didn't wear clean or even passable jackets. The bulkheads were seldom cleaned. 3. The pantry wasn't clean and there was. such a stench from the garbage can, which sometimes wasn't emptied for three or four days, that that eating was almost impossible. (The Brothers say, parenthetically, that meals were no longer joyous events of the day.) Dishes were never thorough­ ly cleansed and were set up time after time with remnants of the preceding meal still on them. Bread and coffee were not left in sufficient quantities to last through the night. The Deck Gang claims that these conditions were reported to the Chief Steward time after time by both the SIU Delegate and the MFOWW Delegate. They say that the Steward declined to notice these complaints and that conditions continued just about the same. He failed to dis­ cipline his men in any way, they charge. Further, the Deck says, by fail­ ing to check his stores, the Stew­ ard brought about a shortage of sugar and other foods. "We have had no sugar for almost a week." FUTURE BENEFITS The Steward put out no fruit at night, and allowed it to spoil in his chill boxes below. "We have seen them throw boxes of apples over the side which could have been set out and eaten be­ fore they sopiled." The members of the Deck De­ partment say they are bringing the complaint in behalf of the next crew that sails on the Mc­ Kee, in the hope its members do not have to put up with such deplorable conditions. "We all stand on the belief that the aforesaid men are not cap­ able of holding their jobs and hope action will be taken to see i that something is done." The petition was signed, by the crew members on May 2. It sign­ ers include Arthur Corlitt, Deck Delegate. �wm'' Friday. May 17. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings (Conlinued from Page 10) WILLIAM MOULTRIE. Mar. 27—Chairman George Meaney; Secretary Thomas J. Roach. All expressed satisfaction with the new quarters arrangements. Motions carried: thai no one sign ' on until stores, slop chest, etc.. are aboard. Red Truesdale was aboard at time of meeting and told crew not to sign articles until adequate supplies were aboard. One minute of silence observed for brothers lost at sea. Good and Welfare: motions carried: En­ gine delegate to see Engineer about fixing chill box; mem­ bers leaving dirty cups, dishes on tables, putting feet on messxoom chairs and throwing butts around to be fined. J. 4. t Crew Tosses Cookies Into Ship's Meeting The Stewards Department was on the stand at a recent meeting aboard the SS Algic with the ciew tossing up the questions fast and furiously. Crewmen, as cookie consumers, are far more voracious than of­ ficers. This was the observation made by a crew mcssman after some of the crew disputed the Steward's claim that equal amounts of cookies were put out in both mess halls. If nothing else, the fact that the Steward talks in his sleep was revealed. Three men, who tried to awaken the Steward by knocking on his door when bread ran out during a night lunch, re­ lated that he answered them but failed to get up. The Steward claimed he didn't recall the in­ cident and that if he did answer he must have been talking in his sleep. Someone asked why there was­ n't a toaster in the crew's mesS. There is a standing order for one, the Steward answered, along with one for a percolator. Those presently available are too flimsy and expensive. The remainder of the meeting was taken up with routine mat­ ters affecting the Stewards De­ partment. Larry Kramer was chairman, and James Ehnts the secretary. 4 4 4 JOHN P. MITCHELL. Mar. 31 — Chairman Bosun Lopez; Secretary M. S. Robinson. One hour disputed overtime for the carpenter. Carpenter asked about men jumping from one Union to the another on tripcards. Bosun thanked Deck Dept. for its cooperation in making a pleasanter trip. Mo­ tion carried: to lake a refer­ endum vote up and down the coast on organizing and admit­ ting pursers to SIU. 4 4 4 WILLIAM HARPER. March 31 — Chairman James Snell; Secretary E. B. Williams. Gen­ eral discussion on functions and purpose of SIU and dues to pro­ vide tripcarders and PBers with more information. Crew wants terms of new agreement with companies to be included in next meeting's minutes. Mo­ tion carried: members to read part of constitution which ex­ plains procedure in holding Union meeting. "Good and Wel­ fare: Complaint that food is served cold. Cook promised to correct this. Motions for ice cream twice a week; painting of messhall, scullery, recreation room and soogieing of passage­ ways; crew to clean their quar­ ters. 4 4 4 SIDNEY LANIER. April 6— Chairman Glenon Jokerst; Sec­ retary Thomas David. All over­ time found satisfactory. Mo­ tions carried: to see why fresh vegetables and other stores needed were refused by com­ pany; to install laundry in aft head around Armed Guard quarters. A motion carried cit­ ing need for following: two new seats in dock dept. head, grating in shower and new noz­ zles. two electric coffee per­ colators. two electric toasters, two hot plates, a 15 gal. freezer, two electric irons, laundry and face Soap, silverware and dis­ infectant. 4 4 4 LOVING. April 7—Chairman George Krojci; Secretary Ed­ ward Tesko. A few hours dis­ puted overtime in deck dept.. to be settled by Patrolman. Motions carried: to have all delegates make a report on the standing of men in their depts.. at next meeting: to have one man from each dept.. clean laundry a week at a time. Membership to cooperate in keeping messhall clean. Crew's messman and Steward's dept. received vote of thanks for ser­ vice. cleanliness and good food. 4 4 4 BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. Mar. 3 — Chairman Preston; Secre­ tary Manning. Motions carried: Each dept. to take turns in keeping the recreation room clean, the laundry to be clean­ ed at same time; each dept. to do cleaning once a week; cans to be put in each dept. head for disposal of trash. The coffee bag and urn to be changed at least twice a week and spare one left where it can be had when needed. 4 4 4 WILLIAM H. EDWARDS. March 3 — Chairman Matthew Bruno; Secretary Michael Sporich. Motions carried: To have each dept's. book members de­ cide on eligibility of trip card­ ers for full books; to inspect bad meat; to order coffee per­ colators. pitchdrs. glasses and hot plate; to have all toilets and fo'c's'les painted. 4 4 4 FRANCIS L. LEE. March 10 —Chairman Ben Bishop; Sec­ retary John Kirby. Agreed to turn proceeds of fines over to fund for members in Baltimore marine hospital. Members re­ fused to pay fine, claiming that second and third trip men were running the ship. Man from each dept. elected to serve on committee counting votes. A Wiper voted out of Union be­ cause he is ill and unfit to go to sea. He was advised to go to a marine hospital. 4 4 4 . JAMES GUNN, March 10— (Chairman and Secretary not noted). Discussed failure of Page Eleven SEAFARER SAM SAYS: galley boy to do his work. Chief Cook and 2nd Cook turn­ ing in 42 hours. To avoid dis­ turbing men asleep, it was rec­ ommended that crew be more careful in shutting fo'c's'le doors. Motions carried: any­ one caught writing time for a morning call on the call sheet alongside another's name will be fined; fine list to be abol­ ished; to give good care to elec­ tric toasters. 4 4 4 YOU DON'T FIND UINEN WHEN you BOARD youR SHIP r^OtlFYTHg UNIOH HALL At ONCE, you CAN'T <36r LINEN iN They Need Some DDT Aboard The Memnon Pests abound aboard the SS Memon. There are flies and other insects in the fo'csle by the thousands. And then there is the Chief Engineer. There is a decided lack of port screens and wind chutes in the crew's quarters. And that's where the flies and insects come in. In the crew's heads there are no portholes and the blowers were shut down. "Therefore," say the ship's minutes, "the crew felt very uncomfortable." They couldn't keep the doors open be­ cause there are women passen­ gers aboard and they're sensitive guys. The Chief Engineer says that the blowers in question are for the circulation of hot air, and who should know this better than the Chief Engineer. He agreed to install a steam pipe line in the crew's laundry but after the ship left New Orleans he suddenly de­ cided that that the WSA wouldn't permit it. This hot air authority seems to be doing everything possible to J.'.-* tMBomGA. CUT AND RUN By HANK News from Isthmian volunteer Organizers: Eddie Wilich, who just came off the Alamo Victory, is now aboard the Steel Mariner. Cool sailing to you, Eddie, while this port climbs aboard the frying pan of summer . . . Every deck officer and especially the Skipper, on the Eastpoint Victory, are "aces to sail with" according to Bosun Di Sei and Chips Ben Hears, with" according to Bosun Di Sei and Chips Ben Hears. Otto Pederson and "Chips" H. D. Buckalew told us about the crew on an Isth­ mian ship having a jittery time with a gun-toting Skipper they nick­ named "Wild Bill" Jones. * Ray Haidet and Edward Dziak are getting ready to ship ouL Any ship will do, ain't that right, fellas? . . . From New Orleans, Buck Stephens informs us that John Bananas is down there, feel­ ing kinda blue. John lost his home on the Eastern ship, Walter Ranger, when she was laid up, you see. Well, grab another, John, Doesn't the Eastern family have any more good sheep left? 4 4 4 4 We heard thai Gordon "Pai" Provencher. sailing as Third Male, jusl blew in. Come on over. "Pal." and lell us aboul Ihe Irip . . . Waller Greibeo. who jusl gol married afler coming out of Ihe Marines nol long ago. probably will be shipping oul wilh his brolher in Ihe fulure. And Ihe firsl port for Waller and his brother. Baltimore Ski. will be—Baltimore. 4 4 4 4 "make life miserable" for the Electrician and Engineers. He broke his word as to working order for the Black Gang and he Since 1942 we hadn't seen Joe Pendleton, with whom we were and the Skipper botli fall back on shipmates on the Pennmar, when she went down to Davy Jones' the WSA whenever there is a Locker. Last week we were sure glad to see Joe, who came out of beef to answer, say the minutes, the Marines recently. Smooth sailing from now on, Joe . . . The which were submitted by Broth­ Brothers who know Brother "Skippy" aren't so surprised at the ers Brookshire and Johnston, news that he's back on another Horan tug. Neither are we. chirman and. secretary, respec­ We were talking with Charlie Seymour, a little okltimer who has tively. more tatoos on him than most of us have trips on ships. He told 4 4 4 us he's checking over the tripcard crew he's with on an L. A. tanker. JOHN GALLUP. March 13— 4 4 4 4 Chairman L. Paradeau; Secre­ Well, well! Look who's in lown again. Those good old tary H. Tessel. One minute of guys. Gibbs and Jack Greenshaw. Whal's new. fellas? . . . silence observed for departed Looks like Galveslon is a nice porl. indeed. Ed Hall and "Red" brothers. Steward advised to Hall are down Ihere now . . . Bill Hanold. who is happily mar­ take more intere.st in duties of ried and has a daughler, is writing a mystery novel about sea­ tripcarders in his dept. in ef­ men. just for time-killing sake. Aw. go on. Bill, tell us you might fort to make them good Union try and sell it some day. men. Crew asked not to throw Well, blow out some fuses, boys, and wait for Ed Larkin soiled laundry down ladder. to turn to. He just gol his Chief Electrician's papers! Did you Steward claims when ship left need much courage—we mean voltage—for that examination, Norfolk all stores were aboard; Eddie? . . . Buck Roberts and Bill Nihen just blew in off a ship when engine broke down and from the Mediterranean run. ship returned to port, he or­ dered more stores but "as usual 4 4 4 4 the phony WSA" turned him Cal Tanner and Lindsay Williams, our tugboat organizers, down. It was pointed out that moored themselves at the Hall lnst.wcck and then right out again. slop chest was poorly stocked Two good men indeed. —not sufficient cigarettes, not Well, sure enougu, we were having a cup of coffee after a good enough popular brands, etc. bowl of stew, when we suddenly noticed the presence of Coffee Motions carried: that more Drinking Clyde Morgan. Too bad this isn't Santos, Brazil ... pressure be brought to bear on Jimmy Drawdy, who used to be on the West Coast, is in town now. WSA in regard to food situa­ Lots of changes, eh, Jimmy? tion; that crew should take bet­ ter care of washing machine. iViriV-UVi \\\\\.i {Continued on Page 13) �THE Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 17, I94flt THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS CAPE ROMAIN LIST^ GOES TO SEA THE BEACHCOMBER FINDS NEW YORK FAIR & COLDER GRACE ABBOTT CREWMAN LAUDS SIU IN FRISCO Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Here 1 am in New York for the first time in five (5, count 'em) years. I sailed into the port last week, but it was too cold for mo to start, beachcomb­ ing, as I have only summer clothes. Tn fact, I would have needed oil skins last week. * Puerto Rico was never like this! But off the record, I think they have just as fair and beau­ tiful senoritas here as they do down in the land of sunshine and beautiful senoritas. We, the crew of the Grace Abbott, Calmar, have just cgme Invention and into San Francisco. Our ship Research was turned over to the Japs in Yokahama. As we were out of By ERNEST KAPRALL the States over 11 months, it was certainly good to be back INVENTION home again. In general, the trip was very good, even though long, I awoke one morning, bright and early. and the crew was one of the best And found that the world was we have ever seen out of New nice and peeirly. York. I discovered something new. Upon our arrival in San Fran­ From my peculiar point of view, cisco, we went to the SIU office I was astonished from the start. and contacted Bob Matthews, San To think that 1 was so doggoned Francisco Agent, to help us in smart. strightening. out our beefs. It RESEARCH gives me pleasure to state that our Atlantic and Gulf represen­ I took a walk to have a look. tatives out here on the West Stopped at a bookstore, and bought a book. Coast are certainly on the ball. The book was written years ago. They took us in hand and really gave us first class representation. Yet had things in it 1 did not know. It is a real treat to come in and When of a sudden to my surprise. see where and how our monfey 1 found out that I was not so goes and too much cannot be said wise. about the efficiency with which For the Idea that came to me this Agent and the Patrolmen are that morn. doing their jobs, We got everyWAS WRITTEN LONG BEFORE thing we were enlitjed to and 1 WAS BORN. no quibbles. I see Brother Ray had a good article in the Log of April 26 about time off imperiling the members. Well, Brother, that is the truth. I saw it happend down there and I do not see why a man is due time off at all. Log'A' Rhythms Dear Editor: Here are a couple of pictures of the Water­ man ship Cape Homain. In Mobile the crew complained to the hall that the ship listed so badly that living conditions aboard were miserable. The company told an SlU Patrolman that the reason the ship listed so badly was because the pilings at the dock were slanted. Apparently they took the pilings to sea with them. At least that's the way it looks from the second picture of the ship at sea. 1 think this is a good item for the Log, so I'm sending them in.—A. L. Stephens. was the first ship I ever sailed on that a Steward put out a lobster tliermidor, a Boston cream pie, and many other delights. The two meetings we held only brought forth two beefs and in everyone's estimation they were well based; they were for windsheets and an electric toaster be­ ing put aboard. Brother Mitchell was chairman and Tommy Smith was secretary. The meetings lasted an hour and a half each. Let the Donalsen be the example of a good Union ship. Frederick J. Wilkins Personally, here these fellows would run you plain nuts sing­ ing and beating on the dishes and glasses to make music. This is one of the screwiest of crews I have ever been to sea with—and DONALSEN CREW SAYS IT'S OKEH; SO WAS THE TRIP Dear Editor: they wonder why the Mate comes around so much, instead of keep­ ing quiet and out of sight, no, they go banging away on some­ thing and making a lot of noise. So to stop the noise the Mate gives them something to do. This is not the gang I used to sail with. The Mate and Second Mate are not to be replaced by better ones easily and the Stew­ ard was not to be so good. Per­ sonally, I think he leaned to top­ side. We had some trouble about the bread and he said there was none left. Later we found some topside. The boys are all broke out with the rash. Outside of that all seems to be going along fine on this ship. I wonder what my esteemed friend Red Davis is doing on the beach a't Puerto Rico. Also, I left Tex Sorenson but I don't believe he will leave the island before winter. Ran into Soapy Campbell and he says he is going to Philly and is going to wait for Tex Sorenson there to ask him about his love in P. R. He said that had cooled off. To all my friends ori the island of Puerto Rico I wish to express my deep regrets for having to leave you, but when snow comes I will be returning to the land of sunshine and dark but beautiful senoritas. Heave ho, my laddies. The Beachcomber Make Isthmian SlU! Making a pierhead jump from Boston Hall to Portland Harbor and climbing aboard the tanker Fort Donalsen, we immediately pulled the hook and headed for Las Piedras, Venezuela, and then to Savannah, Ga. From the word go every mem­ ber of the crew put forth sincere cooperation. There wasn't any­ thing ihe crew wouldn't do to help one another. The Captain, R. S. Utter, expressed his appre­ ciation and praised the Stewards Department for the a la carte food which was presented at each meal. Chief Steward Drew McKinnie, an oldtimer in the business, ran his department in A-1 style—the way it should be. And the Stew­ ards Department appreciated the way the Deck and Engine De­ partments accepted their efforts. Without a doubt, everyone THE HUMMING glieDS'WINGS ARE OVER^NEI George D. Robey, Engine Delegate Prayer For Merchant Marines i, X. a, Philosophy By ERNEST KAPRALL By Mrs. R. M. Fitzgerald Philosophy is good enough, Mother of Seafarer G. M. Fitzgerald when everything is fair. To help us see fhe greater cause, Oh Father, Heavenly Father, list to a parents plea, behind life's grief and care. We pray Thee guard our Merchant sons, out on the It's good for talking purposes, stormy sea. when friends drop in to,^hat. Knit their Brotherhood ihe closer. Oh Thou Lover And it's nice to hear them say, 1 never thought of fhaf. of us all. But, when a fellow's in the mud Give courage\where it's needed most, and wisdom beyond the slightest doubt ere they fall. The best sort of Philosophy, Is They ask no praise from mortal man, they work in first to help him out. It's nice to fill your pipe and storm and sun. ' They only wish to hear Thy words, and know Thy smoke, and ponder vscious things. praise, "well done," To find the hidden benefits, Be their Guide and close Companion, 'till they can which every burden brings. feel Thee near. To build your faith in what is And hear Thy dear Voice whisper, "I am with thee, good, and see the distant goal. And learn that every test of care never fear." is Ionic for the soul. But when a friend is fighting Be their Beacon in a starless sky, their Pilot calm hard, and being put to rout. and strong. The best sort of Philosophy, Is Bring them safely home to loving hearts for which first to help him out. they yearn and long. We ask it all in Jesus' name, who walked upon the We would be Philosophical, all men should try and see. wave. The purpose back of every care, Who stilled the storms, and hushed the winds. His and all that has to be. loving ones to save. But many a Philosopher, stands on the river's brink. Amen. there have been prayers written for all branches of the services I am enclosing a little prayer but the Merchant Mariners. I for "The Merchant Marines." looked and looked for one, but If you have space for it in in vain. your Seafarers Log, I will be So I have tried in a humble most happy. way to offer a little prayer for We enjoy the Log, very much our boys who were overlooked aboard noticed the smooth way everything ran. This is the way anjd always read it before send­ by so many people during this every crew should work (to­ ing it on tO' our son. It has told horrible war. gether). The boys of Fort Donal­ us much about the brave boys at Sincerely, sen have proved that it can Lei sea, Mrs. R. M. Filzgezald done. Dfeiy I say further that it' I was struclt by the fact that Dear Editor: Jim-.::.. And calmly tells a drowning man TTIAT HE MUST SWIM OR ' SINK. I And so I hail a willing man, with • arms and muscles stout. Who finds a man in trouble, and jumps in to HELP HIM GUT, �Friday, May 17, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Brother Brings Brief For Lewis And Miners DECK GANG OF WILLIAMS VICTORY ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STORY ON SCHOHARIE (Editor's Note: This letter was received from the Savannah Hall, evidently turned over to it by South Atlantic. It is self-ex­ planatory, and we print it to give the other side.) Dear Editor: The general trend of opinion among editorial writers, newspaper publishers and other uninterested parties is that John L. Lewis should be given the same treatment Musso­ lini received in Italy. Thank God this is still America. A great many people in this country still look upon John L. Lewis as their champion. Not only among miners, but None of these editorial writers have ever been in a mine or fol- all people who have to work for lov/ed the history of unionism a living it would be an awful from the time when operators mess in this country if there were treated their mules much better no unions. John L. Lewis is an outstand­ than the men. Even if the mines ing example of a true champion were not operating, they always of labor. Even hie bitter enemies, saw that.the mules were fed; nat"of which he has made many," 'urally they would die if they have to admit he is well quali­ didn't, and would have to be re­ fied to be at the helm of the placed with other mules that miners' union in these critical would have to be paid for with times and they are extremely money. Not so with the men who lucky to have such a man as minded the coal: they could al­ their leader. Henry Chappell, ways be replaced, at starvation Great Lakes, 3729 wages, usually a man who was raising a large family, who.se only thoughts were that his fam­ ANOTHER BEEF ily should be fed and clothed, RAISED ANENT and if possible his children have a better education than himself. STEWARDS DEPT. FUZZY PICTURE Dear Editor: If some writers would visit the We, the undersigned, feel that mines and mining towns in this the Chief Steward aboard the country and talk to old timers, Henry H. Blood is not capable and listen to the miners' side of of the responsibilities .placed up­ this issue and compare living on him. He has been neglectful conditions at present with condi­ of his duties. He has, by his own tions 20 or 30 years ago, then a admission, let the Chief Cook run true picture of John L. Lewis the department. The Chief Cook could be given to their readers. cooked the menu, and the amount Wages alone are not the only he saw fit, and the Chief Stew­ issue in this major strike. Living ard was afraid to oppose him. conditions, recognition of union The Chief Steward and the principles, principles upon which Chief Cook refused seconds on this country was founded, and food again and again. The words only in the past few years has of the other departments' dele­ any headway been made tow­ gates accomplished nothing. ards making life a little more The Chief Steward had food bearable for the men who mine struck off the menu when they our coal. And during this period rari out instead of cooking more. while a few concessions have The Chief Cook informed one of been made by the mine operators the undersigned, after the store­ to the miners' union, John L. room was broken into "that he Lewis was their skipper and all would cook nothing but slop for credit for any increase in wages, the rest of the trip." If food from betterment of woi-king condi­ •" "V tions, etc., is due entirely to him. tWIS IS THE FlFtM tiMC Thank God for a man like him. CouSiM MOkitMGRCNcy For the enlightenment of a few MAS BEEN OM -THEMENU/ misguided editorial writers let's have a few words on an average miner's life in a company-owned mine, in a company-owned town. To begin with, a miner's work is one of the most hazardous oc­ cupations on earth. His working tools, powder fuses, lamps, etc., are supplied by himself. The work is not only hazai-dous, but one meal was not eaten it was hard, and after putting in his served at lire next in a different eight hours at mining coal he doesn't have enough life left in form. At times there was only one him to enjoy the meager amuse­ meat and two vegetables on the ments afforded in the community. menu and they refused to serve POOR EXISTENCE seconds. The Chief Steward He usually lives in a three- hinted to an AB to the effect room shack owned by the Com­ that he would put us on "ar­ pany, who owns the mine. His ticles." At times some of the working supplies and food are crew would not get seconds on sold to him b^ the company-own­ eggs. The bread was served on the ed stores. And normal expenses food, slopped in spiriich juice or come to him as naturally as it does to other classes of people. gravy or anything else that was His family must be fed and on the plate. The water jacket on clother, taxes must be paid, chil­ the coffee urn was never closed dren will be born, probably to be on the tluee-month trip. He let paid for later, doctor bills, insur­ the messhall become so unbear­ ances, rent, lights and all the ably filthy that the Black Gang other small bills which bother Delegate and the Deck Delegate had to go to the Captain to get it the average working man. At the end of a year of the cleaned. hardest, and most hazardous So we feel he cannot perform work he still can't shoW an ac- the duties of Chief Steward. Some cummulation of any of the of the crew would like to stay world's goods, and in time he on for another month, but find it will be too old to work and wiU impossible with these conditions then become a burden upon his prevailing. children who have taken his Eugene Sulliran. place N in the mine. Edward Thompson Page Thirloen Mr. S, V. Berry Marine Superintendant South Atlantic SS Line. Here's the Deck Gang of the Williams Victory, during her last trip to Antwerp and Bremerhaven, from which she returned to New York on April 18. Top row (from Left): Alex Gunderson, Frank Paycheck and John Metz. Second row: Whitey, Ronald Shaw, George Slocum and Shorty. Front row: Eddie Perez. John Hudak, Bosun John Troost and Red Hancock. The Williams Victory is now on her way to Liverpool. This space is devoted each week to the Seafarers' problems. If you have what you consider a legitimate beef against the Union) the company or any combination of circumstances, let us hear about it. We'll try to get the lowdown, and answer it here. Beefs must bear members' names and book numbers. CITIZENSHIP PAPERS FOR SEAMAN BRINGS UP QUESTION OF THE WEEK It seems hardly fair to me that one man of foreign birth can put in three or four months in the Army and take out citizen­ ship papers, while another of foreign birth who has sailed on American flag ships for four years cannot. In many cases the seamen have faced real danger at seamuch more than have the men in uniform who were assigned to yard bird duty in the U. S. for the duration of their service. Where is the equity of such a situation. I have reference to a pai'ticular seaman who has sailed for four years, and who cannot apply for citizenship papers on the basis of his service. In Danzig he was told he could not stay there because he was Polish. William O'Connor Answer: At present there is nothing that can be done about this man's case. However, there is a possibility there may be something done about such cases eventually. The House Committee on Im­ migration has under study a bill (S. B59), introduced by Senator Radcliffe, amending the nationality laws of the U. S. The bill provides that any person not a citizen, regardless of age, who has served three years on U. S.-owned vessels engaged in foreign commerce between September 1, 1939, and the end of the war. may apply for citizenship without the usual residence in the U. S. and without the usual literacy and language tests. Thus far, however, this is merely proposed legislation, and may never get out of committee, much less pass the House and Senate. The Seafarers and other maritime unions are pushing it. CUT and RUN (Continued front. Page 11) We wonder if Warren Brown, who is sailing as Second En­ gineer is here in New York ... If Brother Popeye is still on the William Patterson, then Brother Mussolini is also on some wag­ on. too. We haven't seen either one of them for a few weeks. George Brown must have shipped out of Baltimore. His ship­ mates up here were thinking he would be around again . Before we know it, we'll probably be seeing Michael "Heavy" Gison, Salvatore Prestigiacomo, Norman Guillet (Frenchy was his nickname), John Balnes or even Curly Joe Mahon, coming into New York all at once. If the Delaires is in too, they'll all climb aboai'd for another trip like the one in '43. We wouldn't be sur­ prised if Bosun Bera Smyley is down in Mobile right now. Dear Sir: We, the Second & Third Assis­ tant Engineers of the SS Scho­ harie, would like to mention a few facts in regard to the let­ ter published in the March 15 edition of the Log, entitled "all's not well with the boys on the Schoharie." It was very embarrassing for these boys to read that article be­ cause all of them, with the ex­ ception of Roy Turner, had al­ ready signed on for another trip. Everything is falling apart down below in the rustpot, so they say, and it should be condemned as a menace to seamen, yet these boys apparently forgot that when they signed on again. Roy L. Turner who was the chief editor of that letter did not stay on because the chief fired him. This individual was drunk most of the time in port, and he missed a watch at sea for this reason. Wlien he came aboard this ship we had to show him how to swab a recip-pump. He was so drunk in Philadelphia, that he threw his gear over the side. Brown and Hanna, who are still aboard ship at this writing, claim that they signed said let­ ter without reading it, as they were told by Turner that the let­ ter was only a complaint against one of the engineer's. Neither Brown nor Mr. Hanna ever had overtime disputes with the Chief, and they also believe this ship seaworthy enough to stay on it. Two days after paying this crew off, we got men like Jose Rosa, Oiler G-68; Charles Schuck, Oiler, G-343; and J. P. Ryan, G-79, Watertender; C. R. Wil­ liams, 3026. The SS Schoharie could not be such a menace to seamen, when men like these, who are really seamen, and know their ships, are willing to ship out on her. Respectfully yours, A Hamann, Master; Gilbert H. Martin, Second Asst. Engineer; Walter J. Hemsley, Third Asst. Engineer. HERE'S MORE ON DRINKING BY SEAMEN Dear Editor: Recently you printed a letter from my brother, Joe Grimes. He said he did not believe in Alco­ holics Anonymous, and that he did not think it could work. He is probably right; it would not work with him. But it would be successful if tried by a man who really wanted to give up drinking. AA is effective with people who realize that too much drinking will not do them any good, and on the other hand it might do them a lot of harm. I wish my brother would try to stop drinking. His stubborn.ness stops him from taking a step which might help him a great deal. If a man tries something and it doesn't do him any good, then nothing more can be said. But he doesn't even want to give it a try. Harry Grime|. �Wt THE Page Fourleen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 17, 1946 Industrialists' Hachetmen Strike At Trade Unionism With New, Hidden Weapon The gains which labor has made during its long and valiant strug­ gle against overwhelming odds is once more being attacked by the sworn foes of organized labor. A paid advertisement in the New York Herald-Tribune of May 13 fired the opening gun in a new battle between organized labor on one side, and the in­ trenched industrialists on the other. This advertisement gives no­ tice of the formation of the Tool Owners Union (TOU), which has the announced intention of secur­ ing bargaining rights for invest­ ors on the same terms with the right enjoyed by labor. The TOU is making a direct appeal to the millions of white collar workers, the small busi­ ness men, the professional peo­ ple, and above all. to those who live on small incomes from in­ vested capital. They are even attempting to enroll people who have small savings accounts, the possessors of war bonds, and the women and children who receive income from life insurance, in an attempt to turn them against the workingman. PHONY PRINCIPLES |:^^i l! . ->: From the statement of prin­ ciples we can also gather the gen­ eral philosophy of the TOU. The organization maintains that cap­ ital is the most important tool of production and the foundation of America's economy, that without these tools, workers would scarce­ ly be able to produce enough on which to exist. This argument refutes the basic economic principle that capital is the fruit of labor, and that labor is the most important in the com­ bination. Without labor, capital could not exist, but the disinte­ gration of the capitalist class would be a boon, not a blow, to labor. The TOU emphasizes the right of the investor to be protected, even at the expense of the pro­ ductive worker. The money to buy the tools with which the la­ borer works, comes "from the savings of some 50 million thrifty Americans. These thrifty people, these tool owners, accumulate savings from what are called business profits. The right name for profits is payments for the use of tools." This type of reasoning only helps to obscure the real issue. Income from invested capital is money earned by money, and not by actual work. There is no rea­ son under the sun why the re­ turn on investments should re­ main high, while workers receive barely enough to live on in these days of rising costs. RIOT CALL The advertisement sounds a clear call for a return to the days of vigilantes, strike breaking goons, and other union busting activity. It asks for immediate action of 50 million tool owners to "Set themselves and other true blooded American workers free from stoppage and destruction of their present tools; free from vio­ lence and coercion and trespass and intimidation. No man is going to risk his life and savings trying to produce when violence runs riot." The lessons learned in the too recent days of bloody battles be­ tween workers and scabs have been conveniently forgotten by the organizers of the Tool Own­ ers Union, Half truths and lies are liber­ ally sprinkled throughout the ad­ vertisement. Here are a few ex­ amples: "The fundamental human right of bargaining belongs to the tool owners (who provide the mech­ anical energy of production) quite as much as it belongs to the tool users (who provide the human energy of production). "The action (outlined in the prin­ ciples) is in the primary interest of the nation, of the people in general, and of the workers in particular." BAREFACED LIES Such statements should not be allowed to go unchallenged. No­ where in the stated principles is there anything that will benefit the nation, the people, or work­ ers. It is a program designed to further the ambitions and power of the economic royalists. The program calls for an im­ mediate reduction in taxes on in­ dustry, and gives warning that industry will not produce unless taxes are reduced, and unless in­ dustry is guaranteed a large, fixed, rate of profit. Such strikes by industry are not condemned in the advertisement. * The signer of the advertise­ ment, who is probably acting as a front for the real organizers of the movement, is Allen W. Rucker. Rucker has no enemies, and many friends, among those who would like to make slaves of the worker. He is the author of a book, "Labor's Road to Plenty — The Road to the American System of Productivity." This work, of doubtful merit, is viciously antilabor and anti-union. As further proof that Mr. Ruck­ er is working against the best in­ terests of the American people as a whole, it is interesting to note that the Bulletin of the National Economic Council, headed by pro-fascist Merwin K. Hart, praises Rucker highly in the is­ sue dated May 1, 1946. Praise from Mr. Hart is usually well de­ served. People.friendly to labor, or people favoring democracy over totalitarianism, are never praised in the pages of the NEC Bulletin. DANGEROUS PROGRAM The program and principles of the TOU are definitely dangerous. It will appeal to the great mass of unorganized, basically anti­ union, middle class workers. This group, unless warned, may allow itself to be made use of; to do the dirty work for the bosses who are trying to enslave the workers and eventually the middle class. The time to take action against this menace is right now. We must be on the alert to combat this move, and any like move, wherever it may exist or arise. Organized labor has fought too hard to allow its gains to be taken away by profit-hungry capitalists. Labor is more important than capital. It was always so, and it will always remain so. -V. SS LOOP KNOT NEW YORK Deck. $11.00; Stewards. $11.00; En­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Crew SS Talisman. $24.00; Crew SS gine. $8.00; B. J. Young. $2.00; R. Hol­ Lucy B. Stone. $15.00. Total—$39.00. Harold Bronk. $2.00; Wayne Pennock, land. $1.00; C. . A. Choice. $4.00; R. C. Johnon. $4 00: J F F.isenbels, $7 00; W $2.00; E. Puntillo. $1.00; R. Ives. $5.00j BOSTON R. Myers. $4.00; C. Bcglaz. $5.00; J, Light. $2.00. Total—$45.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Bergstrom. $4.00; W. Stark. $1.00; D. SS WHITE OAKS I. O Brien, $1.00; W. Wamock. $1.00; Horan. $1.00; E. Eriksen. $1.00; Jo. All three departments. $61.01$; R. L. M. Lind. $1.00; A. McLucas, $1.00; R. seph J. Conners. $2.00; J. L. Valdez, Drummond. $2.00; D. Myers. $1.00; Jaeselyn, $1.00; N. Retrivato, $1.00; 1. $1.00; J. Larrlgan. $2.00; F. W. Ott, J. Carson. $2.00; D. Korsekwa. $1.00; Gesmundo, $1.00; Q. Chairson, $1.00; Jorge Recalde. $5.00; E. A. Caredio, E. E. Williams. $2.00; K. L. Cantrell. Q. Jakubaszek, $1.00; Q. ConUrino, $3.00; H. G. Zvorak. $1.00; B. Gutherie, J. Haggerty. $2.00; T. Kinard. $1.00; $1.00; W. Otto. $1.00; J. Levy. $1.00; $2.00; Robert Philips. $2.00. Total— S. S. Rodriguez. $2.00; O. C. Harris. A. A. Farcier. $1.00; Ed. O'Connell. $48.00. $2.00; C. W. Loin. $1.00; P. A. Short. $1.00; G. Gorget. $1.00; T. Pellstier. L. Lopez. $1.00; S. D. Padock. $2.00; $2.00; E. Vige. $2.00; J. S. Capps. $1.00; N. Funken. $1.00; H. Smith. $2.00; R. C. Lumpkin. $2.00; T. W. E. T. O'Neill. $2.00; T. N. Girten. $1.00; $1.00; J. McDonald. $1.00; V. Celleni. David. $1.00; George S. Williams. $1.00; S. A. Bjorusson. $2.00; E. P. Kinsey, $1.00. Total—$20.00. $2.00; M. McDonagh. $2.00; R. J. Gil­ H. H. Russell. $2.00. bert. $2.00; M. J. Lemanski. $2.00; G. SS F. T. FRELINGUYSEN J. W. Mullhollus. $2.00; J. A. Sealy. J. lliggins. $2.00; D. Shaw. Jr.. $1,00. $1.00; W, E. Leverrett. $1,00; F. W. Santalpcici. $2.00; A. MTolur. $2.00. Total—$20.00. Ernest Belkner. $1.00. Lawes. $1.00; G. H. Lauter. $2.00; R. SS B. RODMAN Total—$3.00. I,. Vest. $2.00; A. C. Skull, $5.00; C, J. A. Sachcz. $2.00; H. E. Rice. $2.00; Meyers. $2.00; E. W. Veach, $3.00; F. G. HOUSTON Ryno. $2.00; W. H. Knight. $1.00; V. M. De Tomasso. $2.00; V. E. Fulc. Johnson. $1.00; Billy Ches­ K. J. Montana. $1.00; A. V. Moos, Jr.. ford. $2.00; E. A. Gomaz. $2.00; Gilhire. $1.00; R. -3. Ducelle. $1.00; R. SI.UU; L. B. Sasser. $2.00; R. C. Beck. bert J. Truax. $2.00; J. H. Calhuuzt, W. Carrolton. $1.00; E. Berthelet. $1,00; $1.00; B. F. Vaner. $2.00; Van Knight. $1.00; Robert M. Zimmerman. $1.00; E. E. Gomes. $1.00; C. F. Kelleher. $1.00; H. L. Thompson. $1.00; R. Na- Charles Kull. $1.00; Frank Johnson, $1.00; D. B. Teormcngas. $2.00; Deck hib. $1.00;, V. Slaffer. $1.00; J. B. $1.00; Receipt No. A67744. $1.00; Re­ Dept. Rockland Victory. $10.50; J. R. Irving. $2.00; W. Henderson. $^00; ceipt No. A67745. $1.00; G. D. Petrullo, Ransom. $1.00; M. E. Gunn. $3.00; D. K. Nixon. $2.00; C. E. Crawford. $2.00; $1.00; E. E. Stockman. $3.00; W. S. Gillette. $1.00; G. D. Barns. $2.00; L. Walter Gambill. $2.00; K. A. Pugh. Glahn. $3.00; R. M. Thompson. $1.00. J. Daiglc. $4.00; J. H. Morris. $5.00; $2.00; W. C. Nugent. $1.00; Sam L. Total—$26.00. NEW ORLEANS W. L. Turner. $2.00; T L. Lazenby. $1.00: R. L. Barber. $2.00; A. C. Huebinger, $3.00; F. J. Van Looy. $1.00; A. Stowe. $2.00; Engine Dept. Rockland Victory. $10.00; V. Gaccione. $1.00; E. V. Larsen. $1.00; W. H. Venable. $1.00; W. H. Knight. $1.00; A. V. Moos. Jr.. $1.00; W. J. Pere. $1.00; R. Bleinieyer. $2.00; W. J. Reagan. $1.00; A. H. Snyder. $1.00; A. Lopez. $2.00; H. D. Terrill. $2.00: Norwalk Victory Deck Dept.. $13.00; R. Stump. $1.00; A. J. Mutsheller. $1.00; O. McLean. $1.00; G. D. Harper. $1.00; G. A. Stanbery. $1.00; R. V. Felger. $1.00; J, M. Peysenyei. $1.00; H. J. McDonald. $1.00; J. E. Martel. $1.00; E. Webb. $1.00; C. F. Garnett. $1.00; P. D. Artall. $1.00; B. Kennedy. $1.00; G. E. Findley. $1.00; A. A. Woodward. $2.00; R. P. Flynn. $1.00; R. McKay. $2.00; N. H. Eldridge. $2.00; A. E. Stewart. $2.00; J. D. Dill. $2.00; J. J. Havriluk. $2.00; S. T. Roach. $2.00; R. A. Evans. $2.00; M. L. Snowden. $2.00. Rasco. $1.00. Total—$138.00. NORFOLK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS B. V. Kingree. $2.00; L. A. Endenfield. $2.00; A. Kaste. $2.00; J. Ronk. $2.00; J. C. Bordwell. $2.00; J. Kausan. $2.00; S. Louis. $2.00; L. R. Milton. $2.00; H. Willoughby. $5.40; J. Edwardowski. $2.00; J. Neuland. $2.00; SS FRANCIS J. O'GARA* C. L. Jones. $2.00; W. Hicks. $2.00; R. James Stephenson. $2.00; Joseph P. B. Williams. Jr.. $2.00; C. Squgars. Pettus. $2.00; Joseph Thomassen. $2.00; $2.00; K. R. Boyd. $2.00; R. H. Trol- W. H. Gove. $5.00; G. C. Collins. $5.00; linger. $2.00. A. J. Ashley. $5.00; R. A. See. $3.00; J. L. Eastern. $2.00; E. Opieger. Zoe E. Coats. $5.00; J. L. Griffin. $2.00; $2.00; M. D. Faircloth. $2.00; D. E. Eric Aldean. $3.00; Donald L. Thigpen, Total— Dupree. $2.00; C. M. Day. $2.00; C. E. $5.00; John Byerly. $3.00. Cantey. $2.00; R. M. Thomas. $2.00; J. $42.00. R. Murphy. $2.00; D. W. Becker. $2.00; V. D. Sanders. $2.00; L. VIochos. $2.00; B. N. Dugger. $2.00; L. Mussolin. $2.00; D. A. Cochran. $2.00; M. Schrachy. $2.00; B. H. Levine. $4.00; R. J. Driscoll. $3.00; C. D. Goney, $3.00; Book M. L. Lee. $2.00; Z. Marciniewicz. No. A4320, $3.00; E. H. Strano. $2.00. $2.00; F. W. Smerdel. $2.00; J. H. R. W. Barus. $2.00; J. J. Crittendon. Robinson. $1.00; E. J. Bullock. $1.00; $15.75; C. J. DeBay. $1.00; R. Hecker. H. H. Piercy. $2.00; J. J. Thompson. $2.00; G. Comp, $2.00: A. Honders. $1.00; P. J. Casey. $2.00; Jan Bezmer. $2.00; J. L. White. $2.00; F. Nowak. $2.00; B. L. Breeden. $1.00; L. Stroud. $2.00; C. A. Lufkin. $2.00; E. M. Ma$1.00; A. G. Milne. $2.00. bie. $2.00; J. Gireux. $2.00; A. M. AlJame H. Lusk. $1.00; G. C. Billups. sobrook. $2.00; G. E. Walton. $2.00; $1.00; J. R. Clark. $2.00; R. Odin. K. A. S. Kotland. $2.00; Annonymous. $1.00; A. E. Black. $1.00; R. C. Hutton. $2.00; H. W. Ryan. $2.00; E. J. $1.00; Finnic Davis. $1.00; E. F. Pink- Whelan. $2.00; W. Hawkins. $2.00. To­ ston. $1.00; P. J. Coletti. $1.00; G. L. tal—$131.15. Orr. $1.00; SS Stony Creek. Deck Dept.. $5.85; D. A. Greek. $1.00; II. K. Hall, PHILADELPHIA $1.00; B. B. Allen. $2.00; . L. Grant. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $1.00; C. C. Kennedy, $2.00; C. M. Kenny Bratcher. $2.00; Rip Brisnt. Stuart. $2.00; W. W. Boatwright. $2.00; C. J. Martin. $2.00; H. Perrillun. $3.00; $2.00; Chas. Stevens.'$2.00; L. Dicken­ Gunder Petersen. $2.00; J. E. Deal. son. $2.00; Otto Pederson. $2.00; H. J. E. Silkowski. $1.00; T. R. Fraley. $1.00; K. Stebbins. D. Buckolew. $2.00; $1.00; R. D. Kelley, $5.00; A. F. $2.00; Joe Hunt. $2.00; Kyle Hilton. Cooper. $2.00; L. Thompson, $1.00; Van $2.00; Ray Bates. $2.00; E. A. Bishop. Knight. $1.00; M. Jewski. $3.00; L. B. $2.00; Herschel Davis. $2.00; R. Domini­ que. $2.00; E. Warsaw Jr.. $2.00; J. Kasberg. $1.00; B. Beown. $1.00. C. M. Myers. $2.00; R. D. Hawkins. Connon. $2.00; W. Nihem. $2.00; Earl $2.00; V, J. Patterson, $1.00; K. R. Warner. $2.00; R. Greenwald. $2,00; Chas. Lansdale. $2.00; Thelbert Goins. Livingston. $1.00; A. .W. Graham. $1.00; $2,007' H. Hutchinson. $2.00; Clarence John Felisky. $2.00; K. Fontenot. $1.00; Roberts. $2.00; Ted Beeler. $2.00; John A. L. East. $1.00; L. Goodbout. $1.00; Ward. $2.00; Leon Mathes. $2.00; Ship's F. C. Catnpsen. $1.00; D. J. Baker. Total—$52.75. $1.00; D. A. Moore. $1.00; H. V. Bur- Fund. $2.75. kett. $1.00; J. Allen. $1.00 Total—$206,35 SS N. D. COCHRAN Stewards Dept.. $8.00; Deck Dept.. $12.00; Engine Dept.. $10.00; W. D. Jones. $1.09. Total—$31.00. SS JOHN WARD Captain Ignatz. $10.00; Deck Dept.. $36.00; Engine Dept.. $5.00; .Stewards Dept.. $13.50; A. D. Thompson, $2.00; J. M. Fella. $2,00; F. W. Ricker. $2,00; Ellie Royal. $2.00; W. Beyersdorff. $2.00; P. U. Voorhis. $2.00; N. Zeverine. $2.00; A. Tramer. $1.00; E. T. Green. $2.00; J. B. Triplett. $2.00; J. H. Moore. J. D. Hunter. $2.00; V. R. Smith. $2.00; E. E. Fuss. $1.00; A. L. Johnson. $2.00; Max Harper. $3.00; C. S. Busby, $2^00; J. B. Gejeurra, $2.00. Total—$99.53. SS RABAULT J. Moore, $2.00; R. C. Street. $1.00; M. D. Grosso. $2.00; M. C. Keny. Jr., $2.00; J. Tucci. $2.00; J. Bell. $2.00; L. Dower. $5.00; N. F. Nielsen. $1.00; | W. Street. $1.00; P. Costello. $3.00; C. G. Haley. $3.00; C. Caccamo. $2.00; A. C. Querns. $2.00; J. Gulsetti. $2.00; '| T. J. Fitzgerald. $3.00. Total—$33.00. Receipt No. 50719, $3.00; A. Dudde. $1.00; B. J. H. Wein. $1.00; F. Forte. $2.00; E. Podgurski. $15.00; W. Long. $3.00; D. Connors. $1.00; J. Duzelewski. $8.00; A. Lucas. $1.00; G. Peter­ son. $2.00; F. Smith. $2.00; W. Lynde. $1.00; Anderson. $2.00; H. Zeppenfelt. K. Foley, $2.00; A. Bean. $5.00; H. Lyon. $300; T. Fales. $3.00; J. Augustino. $4.00; D. Hudson. $1.00; D. Har­ vey. $1.00; J. Whilcker. $2.00; J. Longo. $2.00; B. Williams. $2.00; E. Obien. $2.00; £. Foley. $2.00; A. Brakos. $10.00; R. Lane. $2.00; R. Abel. $2.00; C. Lawson. $2.00; R. Hicks. $2.00; L. Fales. $2.00; E. Williams. $2.00; Crew of SS White Sand, $14.00; K. Oliver. $15.00; J. Rockhill, $5.00.. Total— $129.00. SS BELMONT A. W. Job. $2.00; B. M. Mixon. $4.00; W. R. Lee. $4.00; C. M. Cheater. $2.00; G. T. Bryan. $2.00; W. L. Derry. $2.00; L. A. Sharpe $2.00; J. N. Thomas. $3.00; R. L. Crawford. $2.00; R. D. Beasley. $4.00; A. Gay. $2.00; E. E. Stewart, $2.00. Total—$31.00. SS B. COSTA D. Moore. $2.00; J. Hamilton. $2.00; C. A. Kent. $1.00; J. L. McKinn4y, $1.00; O. D. Reed. $1.00; M. B. Davis, $1.00; J. Duha, $1.00; T. A. Hurdle, $2.00. Total—$11.00. SS TAYLOR L. G. Springer, $1.00; M. R. Fortes, $1.00; S. Stenkorski. $1.00; S. G. Kurosz, $1.00; J. Canul, $1.00; A. R. Fry, $1.00; C. Harden, $1.00; G. F, Owens. $1.00; W. G. Bryant, $1.00; G. J. Kries, $1.00; H. Swanson, $1.00; E. F. Leasgang. $1.00; R. A. Sipsey, $1.00; G. Fellman, $1.00; D. L. Trickle. $1.00; B. Woznicki. $1.00; T. Aune. $1.00; Fred Sokolakski. $3.00; P. H. Nelson, $1.00; M. Gross. Jr.. $5.00; Dan Davis, $2.00; Harry E. Smith. $1.00; D. Guer­ rero. $2.00; Robert Wagy. $5.00; H. Rowalski. $2.00; H. Munker. $5.00; Jack Winley. $5.00; James Saxon. $5.00; E. F. Gerald. $2.00. Total—$55.00. SS EDWARD JANEWAY F. J. Teller. $2.00; Otis C, .Spicer. $2.00; Wesley O. Strahle. $2.00; George R. Landis. $3.00; G. F. Hazen. $2.00; G. S. O'Neill. $3.00; Edwin L. Gentiler, $3.00; Roberton Littleton. $2.()0; Thom­ as F. Waller. $2.00; John E. Moore, $2.00; Peter Zogiehaglo, $2.00; J. L. Zring, $3.00; E. R. Brown, $3.00; J. L. Sumptons, $3.00; G. J. Anderson. $3.00; D. L. Hutchens. $3.00; SS E. J. Janeway, $17.00. Total—$57.00. SS BELL RINGER D. Lopez. $2.00; E. Dore. $1.00; M. E. Diaz. $1.00; R. Torres, $1.00; R. E. Clark, $2.00; M. V. Ricko. $1,00; J. Purdy, $2.00; C. Murphy, $2.00; F. C. ' Rocafort, $2.00; T. H. Burnly, $1.00; L. B. Ledden, $1.00. Total—$16.00. Recipt SS CARNELIA No. B24I5, $1.00. SS COASTAL STEVEDORE 3. Davis, $1.00.; �'W 4-.- Friday, May 17, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifleen BUIiLETIN -JHtxSV- Abart, Daniel A Abbernan, Albert. Abear. Frank W Abernathy, Geo. Abrams. Orville E Acabeo, Emiliano Ackerman, James Adaniczk. Walter J Adamis, Ernest Adams, Donald R Adams, J. B Adams, Jame.s H Adamson. James Addison, Earl C Adisond, Grady W Addison. Walter O Adorno, A Agol, Bertram Ague. Robert M. Jr., .. Ahern, James V Ahlstrom, Ellis Aipoll. L. Aitono, Carmine Akin, Roy J Akins. Garratto Akusis. Peter Alarich. Wm Albritton, Richard M. ..... Alderson, Elmer S Alfred, Clarence J Aldrich, K Alexandei-, D. W Alexander, L. C Alexander, P Alexander, R. L Alfano, Biaggio Alfano, Salvatoro Alfary, Lloyd T Alfred, L. S Alger, Wm Alleci, Lawrence H. Allen, A. T, Allen, Clyde R Allen, David Allar, R Allen, G Allen, Russel E Allen, Ulric C Allie, Abram Allison, Blair Aloi, Samuel H Alongia, Sam Alonso, F. Sovero Alston, Robert Alt, Kenneth C Alvarado, Enrique Alves, Joseph Alviso, Ralph P Amato, Michael Ambrose, Marion W. Amenta, Sabastian J. Ames, Joseph O Ames, R : Ammons, James C. Ammons, P. E Amon, Eugene Amos, Floyd R .... Amos, John S. Jr., .... Amfozowicz, E. J. Amundson, C. Jebrsar Anagnostov, A ... Andelario, Amadeo .... Andelim, L .... Anderson, Arthur .... Anderson, Arthur H. .... Anderson. Eugene B. .... Anderson, Ernest G. .... A.ndehson, Frank W. .... Anderson, Fred .... Anderson, George .... Anderson, Henry A. .... Anderson,, J Anderson, J. H .... Anderson, J. K Anderson, L. H. ... .... Anderson, L. J ... Anderson, Niels D. ... Anderson, Norman D. ... Anderson, Robert G. .u... Anderson, Thomas' J. ... —Unclaimed Wages— Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. SIN MALLS $16.27 2.25 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St." 3.96 HAnover 2-2784 2.25 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave. Liberty 4057 3.67 BALTIMORE 14 Nui Ui Gay St. 8.26 Hiis list comprises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some of Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. 2.75 which may have already been paid. If you stiil have a claim, write to Mis­ Phone Lombard 7651 1.37 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-1083 3.80 sissippi Shipping Company, 339 Chartres St., New Orleans, La., enclosing 68 Society St. .99 your z-number, social security number, date and place of birth and present CHARLESTON Phone 3-3680 .93 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Canal 3336 2.18 address. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. .89 3-1728 7 St. Michael St. .69 MOBILE 7.58 Barbour, Chas. E., Jr 10.74 Ashwell, Warren 1.37 Anderson, V 2-1754 2.82 ' Bargone, Wm. .. 5.15 SAN JUAN, P. R .53 Asrnusscn, Edw. R 28.11 Anderson, Vincent 45 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 9.95 j Barin, Jules J. 3.12 2.82 Asplund, Raymond Oliver 2.36 Anderson, Warren R 305'/, 22nd St. .45 i Barba, Rocco J. 1.33 GALVESTON -5.10 Atha, Robert L 5.05 Anderton. Russell L. 2-8448 2.64 TAMPA 2.87 ; Barbee, Glade R. ..... , 12.23 Atwaod, Robert T. 1.42 Andexler, Edward D 1809-1811 Franklin St. M-1323 3.31 3.96 j Barginear, Curtis E. 1.37 Aubert, Golden A .45 Andrade, Edmund 920 Main St. 1.37 | Barker, Seymour 1.78 JACKSONVILLE 1.61 Auciello, Danta A 4.13 Andreassen, Vagn M Phone 5-5919 2.25 Barker, Wm 2.31 PORT ARTHUR .93 Andrews, Edgar C 44.72 Audet, L 445 Austin Ave. Phone: 28532 3.76 • Barkley, C. W 3.27 .74 Andrews C 21.13 Augulevicipus, Frank 1 7137 Navigation Blvd. 2.64 HOUSTON 33 Barkow.ski, Robert A 4.50 Andrews, N. R 28.00 Augustin, H. T Phone Wentworth 3-3809 45 4.27 Barksdale, N. Franklin 59 Auslitz, John 14.56 Andrews, Theo. 'G RICHMOND, Calif 257 5lh St. 5.07 SAN FRANCISCO 43.14 Barksdalc, Walter R 46.00 Austin, Weldon E 20.92 Andrus, E. W 59 Clay St. Garfield 8225 9.70 11.86 Barnes, Alan L 24 Avleis, Frank J .74 Andry, Robert J SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Barnes, Ellsworth P 2.53 Avelleno, P. G .-. 36.00 46.00 .98.54 Angotti, G. J Main 0290 Barnes, Edward T 1.02 Avera, Chas. L 3.79 - 5.70 Angell, Mrs. A. F 12.50 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. 10.80 WILMINGTON 1.34 Barnes, Sidney C 440 Avalon Blvd. 3.63 Avera, Edwin M 13.53 Annis, Albert A Terminal 4-3131 57.14 6.13 Barnes, Wm. R 6.00 Avera, Philip J 774.96 Anoyo, M HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. 98.75 7.52 Barnctt, Glecn E 5.20 Avery, A 2.25 Antezak, Anthony B BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. *.... 1.65 Cleveland 7391 r: 14.00 Bamett, T 8.53 Anzer, Lawrence J 5.51 Avery, N. D 24 W. Superior Ave. 1.19 CHICAGO 33.95 Barnum, LeBaron 92.16 Avogostan, A 4.50 Anthony. Joseph S Superior 5175 31.91 CLEVELAND 9.00 Baron, Waldemar '2.25 Axe, P 2.25 Apouin, John 1014 E. St. Clair St. Main 0147 1.98 2.23 Barrantine, James i82: Axelson, John A 23.00 Abadie, Joseph DETROIT . . 1038 Third St. Barre, Carl 48.38 42 4.82 Ayres, Robert E .71 Arbogast, Vernon Edw Cadillac 6857 Barrett, Daniel J.. 2.97 DULUTH ..531 W. Michigan St. .90 Arceneaux. R 2;80 B Melrose 4110 Barrett, David W 2.89 2.23 2.84 Ardher, Victor Sealy VICTORIA, B. C. ... /602 Boughton St. 1.58 VANCOUVOl 1.98; Babby, Andrew 3.75 Ardone, M 5:20 Barrett, Kenneth D 144 W. Hastings St. Barrett, Richard 35.10 .45 Arenson. Lawrence J. — 2i;34. Baga, J. P. 2:25 :9.37 •. 16.45 Barrett, Thomas F., Jr 40 Babil, Albert 2.41 Ai^z, Cosmo Barrett, W. A., Jr 42.00 2.67 Arguinzoni, Thomas 2.71 Bacich, Anton 8.26 2.54 9.87 Arma, Pio 9.24 Bacon, John H 2.12 Barrett, William P 1.25 49.13 Arman. A 2,25 Barrett, Wm 2.06 Bacon, John W. SS JOSHUA SLOCUM 5.69 60 Barringer, Jos. E 2.25 Armesto. Ricardo 1.34 Bacon, B (Voyage No. 4) 37.38 19.28 Barrios, Framcisco 01 Armiger, N 6.33 Backus, Leon Barron, Edward C 1.78 F. Biddle, 48 Va hrs.; M. Miller, 4.78 6.93 Armod. M 4.90 Bacon, John A 2.23 11 hrs.; A. Stevenson, 37Va hrs. 1.37 Barron, Joseph F 20.93! Badera, George 11.85 Arms, James R 16,84 These men can collect at Smith 2.23 Barrose, Rollan L, 11.85 Armstrong. Ralph 7.82 Badger, Joseph E Barrosse, Beverlt 0 7J82 and Johnson Steamship Co., 60 .'. 3.00 7.49 Armstrong, Roy P 89 Baggis, A. D Barrows, Cornelious, Jr. .. 3:96 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. 4.50 10.80 Bagley, Albert .45 Arnad, E. Barrows, Robert S 6.77 6.15 1.72 Arnau. Wm. C 2.23 Bahrend, Kenneth G 4. 4. 4. 2.67 4.01 Barrus, Walter S 33.59 Arnio, E. A 01 Bailey, Chas. W 74 SS 1. S. COBB 18.18 Barry, Robert W 19.22 Bailey, Delniar A 1.58 Arnold. Eugene V. Barry, Walter • 11.25 Bailey, Edward E 1.98. 4.13 Arnold, Frank Alfred 09.78 Following men have money 2.25 11.14 Barthany, Doug. M 123.75 Aronson, Leon 6.08 Bailey,'Otis Cecil, .Jr. due: 4.11 1.37 Barthes, James 24.80 Arras, Adrian O -2.75 Bailey, Raymond L R. Bacon, J. Austin, Bannett, 1.91 ' 268.30 Bartlett, Carl 2.25 Arras, Wm. W 2.06 Baird, Arthur J. R. Morley, C. Sullivan, A. Lowers. Bartlett, Thomas H 11.28 2.75 11.68 Arroyo, M 6.84 Baizman, Abraham 4. 4 4. 5.51 1.34 Arthur, John J 1.42 Bak, Joseph E 15.14 9.97 Arvant, Arthur 3.00 Bakee, Myron, A SS raOMAS J. LYONS 2.25 1.98 Arzamendi, Joseph ' .83 Baker, CliRord W Overtime can be collected at 1.93 2.09 Baker, Edward A 79 Aschebrook, Ervin Jos Smith & Johnson for following: 1.63 8.08 Baker, John 2.13 Ash, Andrew F. G. TOWNSia^D A Predriken, E. Vaher, V. 5.46 47.00 Ashley, Floyd !L. 79 Baker, John D, Wiper, of Liverpool, N. Y. 2.08 Please contact your home im­ Suhling, R. Erickson, T. Kiiski,' 6.82 Ashmusen, S. G. ••3;95 Baker, Joe D 24.98 mediately. Your daughter is ill. F. Wright, H. Standifer, A. Kas1.37 Baker, Lawrence B 1.48 Ashton, Howard E., Jr dak, H. E. Smith, F. Serrahn, E. Bakei:, Lehman ;33 76.84 J, t S, O'Brien. Bakei", Norman 34.13 .9.50 KENNETH W. WOLFE Baker, Walter 17 J. Hals, G. McClure, K. KnutA check for $57.50 is being Baker, William L 10.05 '2.84; son, J. Hannon, E. Schenkman, Anyone knowing anything Baldauf, Harold B 4.01 held in Sec.-Treas. office, at 51 R. E. Hollinger, S. Edwards, Carl 12.48 , 6.75 Beaver St. for you to pick up. Norton, T. C. Short, J. Renka, A. 26.60' about tlie death of Sylvester Wat­ Balduc, Wm » & & 4.75 2.89 son, Chief Cook of the SS John Baldwin, Thomas B Givins, R. Plazk, J. McDonough, JOHN F. SELLMAN 4.75 3.98 Roebling communicate with New Baldwin, T J. D. Burlchival, W. P. Shea, A. 14i00 The Seamen's Church Insti­ DiGiovanni, F. J. Smith. 1.42 Orleans Hall at once. This Broth­ Ball, R. E '35.11 tute, 25 South St., N. Y. C. is 1;99' er's widow has five kids and the Ball, Smo'key 4. 4. 4 vpany has not offered her a BaUreich, C 2.25' holding an dmportarft message for. 56.72 SS C. ASHLEY 45 you in refei-ence to the passing 1.78' cent, claiming he died from sun Balog, P. A Bande, Wm 2.13 stroke. The SIU has heard to of your father. 3.30 The following men have money : 4.65 3.56, the contrary, and would appre­ Bane, G -J" 4, J, due them: Banks, Harold C 8.27 04; 1ciate some more infopnation. ROY PARKER E. Hanover, 15 hrs.; J. Burry, Ban^cs, .J 4.80. 14.B0 S" •4' -4" Get in touch with B. B. Stei*-' 4 hrs.; J. Torres, 6 hrs.; E. Ingram, Wiill the holders of the follow­ Banks, Je-wel 22.57 14:00 ling .concerning case <ri Peter 13 hits.; E. Finkenbiader, 6 lira.; 5.00 J2:00i ing receiptt numbers please make Banks, William Dymyd. A. Newcomb, 7 hrs.; J. Seaman, nselves known to the counter Banks, Wm 5.00 7.76 13 hrs.; J. Perrgon, 2714 hrs. 4. $ 4 6.77 2.96 patrolman so that their records Barbee, Richard JOHN HARRIS This can be collected in the Barbello, Peter 1.42 20.28 can be cleared. Bull Line joffioe, 115 Broad St., Contact youiwife *or the Bal­ S.17i 15.62. Rec^t -Nos.: A6.7744, A67745, Barber., Earner iO New York, N. Y. timore Agent at once. Barbey, W 6.75 2.54 B2353,^B2415. Money Due -PERSONIU.S NOTICE! �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen Friday. May 17, 1946 •:'9X?S .'S I &r,•. .f •-ii United States Of America Nationai Labor Relations Board OFFICIAL SECRET RALLOT IS/; • FOR EMPLOYEES OF ^ ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPAN^^ t: r- • This bgllof is to determine the collectl^^argaining represeh< tive, if any, for the unit in which y^Are employed. If you spoil this bslbt, irefarn ittoUhe Board Agent for a new one. UARE OF YOUR CHOICE MARK AN "X" IN^ ^l^UARE Neither National Maritii Unioi^? Americ i am Voting Ibr ntgsetf/ Seafarers' International Union of Noi-th America A F of L 'A m. • •tVxe ^«yOse U-x,:, s\0 faemU^ gSaS": : r-5' Jke&a&ri^gMsniaAtottalttiiofKA^XA. AIL. , ri --;;:,.' 'i' Si, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 17, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 20 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS MAINTAINS 75 PERCENT LEAD IN ISTHMIAN ELECTION NEW SIU AGREEMENTS FOR BONE YARD RUN SET HIGH PRECEDENTS SIU GETS WRECKED SEAMEN NEW DEAL JOHN L. LEWIS CALLS TWO WEEK STRIKE TRUCE AS TALKS CONTINUE DRAFT ACT EXTENDED FOR FOURTY-FIVE DAYS; TEEN GROUPS EXEMPT STRIKEBREAKERS ORGANIZE SEAFARERS PARTICIPATING FULLY IN AFL'S NEW ORGANIZING DRIVE SEAFARERS GETS STEWARD PAID FOR INJURY ISTHMIAN'S SEA LYNX REPORTS FROM SHANGHAI- SMOOTH SAILING CRYING NEED FOR REAL UNIONISM IN SOUTH WILL BE MET BY AFL SEAFARERS STAY MILITANT IN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL KATHLEEN HOLMES CREWMEN ASK SIU FOR AID TRUMAN MAY SEIZE RAILROADS IF THEY STRIKE ALIEN-BAITING SKIPPER SLAPPED DOWN BY UNION IN JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AND OVERTIME MAKE RUSH CREWMEMBERS HAPPY ALCOA REFUSES TO TAKE NMU SHIP TILL IT IS FUMIGATED THOROUGLY STEWARD FINDS THAT NMU TRAINING DOESN'T GO IN SEAFARERS SAVANNAH NEEDS RATED MEN NO NEED TO SAIL BEAT-UP SHIPS; REPORT NEEDED REPAIRS TO UNION PORTLAND MAY GET FULLTIME REP GREAT LAKES SHIPPING HIT BY SHORTAGES SHIPS IN TRANSIT KEEP TAMPA HUMMING WHEN SHIPPING SLOWS HOARD'S SECOND MATE DID HIS BEST TO ORGANIZE CREW FOR THE NMU REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES SEC'Y-TREAS. CUTTING END TO STORY OF KNIVES, LOCK BROTHER BRINGS BRIEF FOR LEWIS AND MINERS CITIZENSHIP PAPERS FOR SEAMAN BRINGS UP QUESTION OF THE WEEK INDUSTRIALISTS' HATCHETMEN STRIKE AT TRADE UNIONISM WITH NEW, HIDDEN WEAPON Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/17/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log