http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/aa56ae0b26aee9ff44b149d8c4764aa8.PDF 1ee4125db46eddd60de17588b48322d4 PDF Text Text ill Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. MAY 28. 1948 No. 22 SEAFARERS CONTESTS NLRR DECISION FOR PART-CERTIFICATION IN C S FLEET NEW YORK—In a ruling which shatters the precedent set last year in the Isthmian case, the National Labor Relations Board on May 24 certified the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL, as the bar­ gaining agent for the unlicensed personnel on only seven Cities Service tank­ ers. To counteract this move, which would deprive representation to the men on the eight ships acquired since the direction of election, and to the men on Seafarer Ralph Youtzy, on trial for manslaughter ij\ the SS Lone Jack, who were prevented from voting because the vessel did Georgetown, British Guiana, has been acquitted, the LOG learned by cable from Georgetown this week. Youtzy, not touch an American port during the entire course of the election, the together with Robert Boutwell, faced a bum manslaughter Union will file a Motion For Reconsideration of the Board's decision. The SIU will contend that the acquisition of ships after the voting charge in connection with the accidental death of a Shipmates' Testimony Helps To Win Acquital For Yontzy 1started does not affect the barGeorgetown launch captain last* gaining unit, will cite the case October. The captain fell from a CHECKING THE FINANCIAL RECORD of the Isthmian Steamship Com­ •li dock after an early morning pany, which acquired and got scuffle and was seen swimming rid of ships after the voting for shore. started in that fleet. Boutwell was acquitted in a When the Board rendered its first trial held early this year, decision in that case, the vessels but at that time the jury could in the fleet at the time the de­ riot agree on Youtzy, who was cision was handed down became forced to endure the ordeal of a part of the collective bargaining second trial. Boutwell returned unit. to Geoi-getown to testify in ONLY SEVEN Youtzy's behalf. Of the eight ships that were SEAFARERS TESTIFY in the CS fleet when the ballot­ Also present at both trials ing commenced, only the Coun­ were two loyal Seafarers, Frank sel Grove, French Creek, Logans Knight and Charles Robertson, Ford, Abiqua, Cantigny, Chiwawitnesses to the accident last wa, and Paoli are included in October, who could not let their the certification. Excluded is the Union Brothers down. Lone Jack. A substantial part of the ex­ Since then the company has penses of the trials was offset added the Archers Hope, Fort by donations by Youtzy and Hoskins, Royal Oak. Saleb Mar­ '>1 The Auditing Committee, elected by the m mbership as prescribed by the SIU Constitution, Boutwell's ship the SS itime, Winter HUl, Bents Ford^ M prepares the Quarterly Financial Report of the AStG District. Checking the figures are (left to T., J. Jackson, Alcoa, and by Bradford Island, and Government right) Tom Rodgers. Paul Parsons, Sam Luttrel (Chairman), Jack Turner and Charles Palmer. other SIU crews. Camp. The crews of these ships are also left out in the cold. Attorney Ben Sterling, who will file the Motion in the name of the Union, has stated that the ruling violates established prece­ The CIO ship's radio operators, communications personnel under CIO radio operators, stressing the marine division and elsewhere on dent and would injure all unions heavy communist infiltration in the waterfront in even greater if allowed to' stand. who left the American Com­ communist leadership. The ROU's opposition to the all departments of the American detail than did Douglass. munications Association in Feb­ merger was strongly supported dommunications A^ociation in­ HOUSE DIVIDED Apparently the MEBA conven­ ruary, were rebuffed in their by the Seafarers all along the cluding the ACA's marine divi­ tion delegates were as alert to "Take a case," he said, "in effort to affiliate with the Marine line. Seafarer sentiment in the sion. the danger as were the SIU and which a company hired 50 people Engineers Beneficial Association matter was similar to that ex­ Last December, Fred M. Howe, the ROU. At any rate, they suc­ after voting started. These peo­ when the merger was opposed by pressed by the ROU officials general secretary-treasufer of the cessfully blocked any further ple wouldn't be allowed to vote, Radio Officers Union, AFL, also moves toward a merger, and the but they would certainly be en^ 4he MEBA convention in Jack­ themselves. In a letter sent to the MEBA wrote Hogan, describing the result is that the CIO radio men titled to union representation if sonville last week. the workers who voted chose the New York Agent and published commie influence in the ACA are all alone. MEBA headquarters granted j in the LOG of January 2, 1948, union. The Board, and Cities Ser­ vice, is trying to make a house the CIO radio men a provisional SIU General Organizer Lindsey divided out of the situation be­ charter earlier this year. But Williams pointed out that, if the cause they feel that a house di­ when the subject came up at the CIO radio men were allowed to vided cannot stand." Jacksonville convention, dele-1enter the MEBA, friction between gates were quick to demonstrate | the SIU and the MEBA might Final certification of the SIU came after months of stalling on their hostility by deiiouncing the well result. CIO operators as a communist Brother Williams wrote that Because an SIU crew respected a member of the ILA, refused to the part of Cities Service. More dominated "fifth column." the SIU objected to the merger Longshoremen's picketline in take the ship, saying that she than a month ago the last CS This was exactly what officials "for the simple reason that. it Albany, N. Y. the Calmar was unsafe. Calmar put on a protest was overruled by the • -'S and members of the Radio Offi­ would place the MEBA into di­ Steamship Company has filed a noh-union "pilot, and when the Board, and since then notificar ship tied up at Albany, the ILA tion was held up by the backlog cers Union, AFL, had been point­ rect jurisdictional conflict with of work which has piled up on. charge of unfair labor practice an AFL union in the industry." threw a picketline around her. ing out since the merger was the Board as one result of the The SIU crew refused to cross against the Seafarers Interna­ In April, the Boston represen­ first proposed late last year. ROU Taft-Hartley law. the line and demanded to be paid tional Union through the Na­ spokesmen declared repeatedly tative of the ROU, Stephen E. The election was directed on off under mutual consent. This, tional Labor Relations Board. that the move by the CIO oper­ Douglass, wrote to Samuel J. October 20, 1947, and by Novem^ Calmar claims, constituted an The SS Masmar left Philadel­ ators was part of a plan to raid Hogan, MEBA president, outlin­ "unfair practice." phia for Albany. The river pilot, (Continued on Pag* 1£) the ROU and bring all ship's|ing the complete history of the MEBA Convention Rejects CIO Radio Operators SIU Charged With 'Unfair' Act For Respecting Longshore Line m �Page Two f It E S E A F AR E R S L6G Friday. May 28. 1348 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District If! Afiiliated with Ihe American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post OfTice in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. • I fi if 267 We Are Proud III r,y As evidence of what the $10.00 Building Assessment, recently passed by the membership, is going to mean to the Seafarers International Union, we proudly submit the new Hall, which was dedicated and opened in New Or­ leans this week. m fti: This new home for the Seafarers in the Crescent City is the first of many that will eventually stretch from Boston to Galveston and across the sea to San Juan. They will constitute homes away from home for SIU seamen, and will be bases from which to operate in the event of strikes. But even more than that, they are the symbols of the growth and strength of the SIU. Starting from humble beginnings, in cold and dilapidated Branch offices along the coast, the Union has moved forward to material gains in the forms of increased wages and improved conditions, and to more comfortable quarters in every port. Even so, the membership is not satisfied merely to rent buildings. In letters and by personal messages to the oflficials of the SIU, it made known its desires to own its own Halls, an,d to make those Halls outstanding. So the 1948 Agents Conference went on record in favor of a $10.00 Building Assessment. At the same time, a $10.00 Strike Assessment and two Shipping Rules changes were proposed. At the next regular Branch meetings, the member­ ship okayed the propositions, and the. Referendum ballot­ ing, recently completed, showed a better than ten-to-one majority for all four points. Some of the men questioned by the LOG reporter at the New Orleaos Hall during the party made the state­ ment that the $10.00 Strike Assessment represented the best investment they had ever made, and-the $10.00 Build­ ing Assessment was the next best. They know very well that a large strike fund best guarantee against shipowner arrogance. They also that buildings, owned and paid for, are soUd ance against the bad times that may lie ahead of all te is the know insur­ of us. It will be even more reassuring when we have suc­ ceeded, in spite of the housing shortag^, in gaining new Halls in all ports. That's what the membership wants, and that's what it voted for in the Referendum. 'tKI f"-->•' • •: Present at the gala celebration in New Orleans were officials and rank-and-filers from other unions. Even a quick glance at the festivities would have shown Long­ shoremen, Teamsters, Carpenters, and other trade union­ ists participating in the affair. It was fitting that those brother trade unionists should celebrate with the Seafarers. In every way possible the SIU has cooperated with and aided other honest unions in their legitimate pursuits. We have never been found wanting when our friends called on us for assistance. As a consequence, during the 1946 General Strike and the Isthmian Strike, our friends rallied to help us also. This Union is very proud of its new Hall in New Orleans. We look forward to the time when all ports will ' have the facilities which are now enjoyed by the men who sail out of N. O. And we are also very proud of the fact that our many friends, in and out of the trade union movement, came to our celebration, to enjoy with us the fruits of, the long and arduous struggle we have put up to better the standards of merchant seamen ever>npv'here. : v \ E. C. PHELPS J. HEWITT ' W. LARSEN L. J. GUICE C. F.ERRIGAN C. TAMBORELLA E. DUNLOP S. BURKE J. DeMARCO J. ODOM T. DAILEY S. LeBLANC A. MANG A. LOOPER These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, C. MASON Men Now In The Mmne Hospitab as reported by tile Port Agents. Tbeke Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. J. PACHECO GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. W. DAHLKE R. M. KYLE W. M. IVINS J. BLONGREN I. B. GRIERSON ARTHUR YORK BROWN C. NANGLE BLACK W. H. RHONE 'JIMMIE ROBERTS G. VECCHIO KELLY H. CORDES A. W. CORMAN P. SYRAX T. W. HOWARD M. F. MORRISON RENE CHERLET J. WALSH J. 4. MOBILE HOSPITAL JIMMIE S. COLEMAN J. B. McGUFFIN it 1 3^ A. C. McALPIN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL L. H. THORP. GUS A. JANAVARIS TOBE BEAMS " ANTHONY SEAY JOHN L. O'ROURKE C. L. RITTER THOMAS HENDRIX P. LOPEZ L. V. MYREX E. WILISCH J. C. DANZEY J. GOKUON DONALD E. POOL P. FRANKMANIS" F. E. KARAS E. OLSEN D. M. MCDOWELL G. FINKLEA S. HEIDUCKI 4. 4. t. ' NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. V/. McNEELY. R. BUNCH A. JENSBY J. DENNIS J. L. ROBERTS E. J. VOREL G.-R. MITCHELL E. IBARRA F. NERING E. E. GROSS T. J. KURKI • C- GREEN P. R. W.AGNER J. KENNAIR J. QUIMERA "j. R. TUNNELL w. J. WOLFE >„ R. J. CHASE J. OVERTON D. SCHOENROCK:'"^^'-'^:-; SEPT ,D, HcnutiNKuijtv _ ^ . H. CHRISTENSEN ; * - • • • •' -Kf-i - •" ' 'i. '! *, ..J..- .4,* 1 f.-. [» r-'k^ - •• • ' '' t, i. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEILL EDWARD HANSEN J. G. HONRA T. S. JOHNSON PAUL R. SHUR Cr J. CARAVONA C. FOWLER C. PETER MAENI MICHAEL BAAL M. F. COBBLER LEONARD .SPIVEY W. J. ROSS ALFRED J. KAKOWSKI RALPH S. MILLER WILLIAM N. KENNEDY M. J. LUCAS R. N. FILLOON C. B. VIKEN G. T. FRESHWATER T. THONEN S. COPE B. WAITS P. THESDOR C. V P \WS G. B. GILLISPIE 4. it. 4. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAI, ERLING MELIE J. HODO W.WATSON ; ' E. H. C. POE JOSEPH A. RINHEED C. SMITH . D. GELINAS • :' E. B. ANDERSON . R. J. WISEMAN A. SMITH '•• 'r V �T B B SEAF ARERS LOG Friday, Mtiy 28, 1948 Page Three Mobile Shipping Holds Steady; Port Awaiting Passenger Ships By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping in this port has maintained its steady pace although it is still a little slow. We have far too many men on the beach to permit us to say that shipping is.good. During the past week there were five payoffs, five sign-ons and four ships in transit. The payoffs were smooth with a single exception, the Alcoa Pio­ neer, which was completely •fouled up and now is in the pro­ cess of being cleared up. The Pioneer had been down in the bauxite country which may ex­ plain her condition. Another Alcoa, the Mooring Hitch, also came in from the Islands, however, and paid off clean. She had a Stewards Department. .?• •j top-flight FAIR PROSPECTS Port Savannah Expects Boost When Ships Join Gypsum Run The Yaka, a Waterman, paid off in Gi^lfport and reshipped for Germany. The James Duncan, another Waterman, had a small Every member making a overtime beef to be squared be­ donation to the Union for fore she headed for the boneany purpose should receive By CHARLES STARLING yard. A third Waterman, the an official receipt bearing Monarch of the Seas, arrived the amount of the contribu­ SAVANNAH — Another week vessels away from the boneyard, ^ from Puerto Rico and went out tion and the purpose for or two of slow shipping is prom- we should be able to place.' again on the same run. «rhich it was made. ised in this port, but after that ships men who have.If a Union official to whom The prospects for the week been sweating it out on the we are almost definitely assured contribution is given does coming up are quite fair. There beach here for some time. of an upswing. Promise is that not make out a receipt for are six Watermans and Alcoas Here is a matter that I think South Atlantic will have about the membership should take up", the money, the matter should due to payoff and sign right on two ships a week in here on the immediately be referred to again, and we expect to ship and make an attempt to stop:. gypsum run. Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ some replacements to the vessels When men have beefs at the surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street. due in transit. These ships, coupled with the payoff and the Patrolman gets New York 4. N.*Y, other regulars hitting this port, them okayed to be paid after the The Mobile branch is anxiously • In advising the Secretaryshould make shipping from this payoff, then the least the men • waiting for the Alcoa passenger Treasurer of such transac­ port a not-too-difficult feat. ships to start paying off here ifi can do is to stay on the ship tions. members should state July. A lot of Mobilians are At the moment we have three long enough to get their money. the name oif the official and ships due in for payoffs. All three figuring to homestead those ves­ STICK AROUND the port where the money sels. After all, each one will are scheduled to recrew and sail was tendered. payoff every 17 days, and will be right away. By keeping these If they don't stay aboard, this in port a couple of days before is what happens: When a beef has been okayed By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ going out again. We also expect to have a few Reefers and Stew­ to be paid, we give the record BALTIMORE—^There was one ards Department men with pas­ to the company's paymaster or By SALVADOR COLLS thing that a certain rrtember of senger ship experience heading port captain, so he can make up the crew of the SS John Mosby, this way about July 1. SAN JUAN — The meetings buy four ships. These ships, if the time. The' men who stay Isthmian, found out when the which have been in progress for.bought, will carry Puerto Rican aboard and wait for their money WORK ASHORE ship paid off—don't tamper with several weeks between the ILA'products to Central and South will get theirs made up first. the cargo—especially if it's mon­ Last week the shoregang jobs ;^nd UTM down here are finally America. The Brothers who rushed keys. we have been working on helped bearing fruit. It looks like unity While it is still a rumor, the ashore without waiting for their When the Mosby returned to the membership here a bit. We between the two groups has members here are keeping their dough wUl probably be broke in the States from the Far East, the shipped 130 men to the shore- been achieved and will become fingers crossed in hopes it ma­ a week and then come to the boys wanted some fun. About gang on jobs ranging from four a reality soon. terializes. The run sounds good Hall saying, "Do you remember three o'clock in the morning this hours to four days, and the extra Union of these two groups will to the boys who like the climate that beef we had on the so-and- . man decided that it would be a dough came in mighty handy. We bring peace to the Puerto Rican down in these parts. so? WeU, what happened?" lot of fun to let 'loose 40 monkeys are working up a contract for waterfront. The end of the many We shipped one man out this Of course, no Patrolman can the ship had brought from Indi^, this shoregang work, which disputes between these two long­ week in a most imorthodox man­ remember ^very beef he has If it_was fun it came high, for should be ready for signatures in shore unions will insure the un­ ner. The SS Sparmiano, Ameri­ handled, and so he has to look it loading and loading of the Is­ can yacht on its way to Brazil up. It usually means he is tied the man had to pay for the mon- the near future. The main topic of interest land vessels without any troub­ through the West Indies, hit this up for several hours, searching keps when the ship paid off here. Moreover, this kind of shenani­ around here right now is tlie new le and will mean no more run­ port. The chief cook had suffer­ the records and calling the com­ gans is not only expensive for hall in New Orleans. Some of ning to SIU ships as they hit ed an accident and was put in pany for another okay on the the man who performs, but it the Brothers rode over for the port to tell them whether or the hospital here. beef. gives the Union a black eye. It's opening, and every one is proud not the ship will be worked. If a Patrolman gets three or The yacht's Skipper asked us The Maritime Workei-s Union to furnish him with a replace­ four t)f these beefs a week, we that the Seafarers are to have bad stuff all around. With that off our chest, we can a building fund with which to (Union Dos Trabajadores Mari- ment, so we sent chief cook- won't be able to do much else timos) is an AFL union, separate Steward Leonico Calderon aboard other than retrace once-settled get around to the shipping situa­ purchase our own halls. and apart from the AFL-ILA. with the understanding that he beefs for lax members. tion which, we are happy to say, There are plenty of oldtimers took a turn for the better this on the beach here right now. When the two groups unite they will be paid $325 a month plus Another thing, if the company past week. It didn't boom or Among them you can find M. will work under the banner of plane transportation back to does not have an office in the anything like that. It simply Hynes, W. T. Hardman, C, the ILA. Puerto Rico. payoff port, then the Seafarer : HOT RUMOR was a little better. It's a good deal for Brother due money has to write to the Grevier, J. Beam, W. T. Noel, L. What may be a boo'st for Sea­ Calderon, who will now enjoy a main office and give all the de­ P. Rynes, G. Lawrence, M. Reed, SIX AND SIX Sometimes it takes a J. Thornton, H. Durant, K. farers on the Island is the ru­ leiEurel3' cruise of St. Thomas, tails, Six ships paid off. Two of Brown, C. Perkins, J. Foster and mor that the Puerjto Rico Indus­ Port Au-Prince, Port-Of-Spain couple of weeks before the trial Organization is preparing to and Belize, Brazil. money comes through. them including the Mosby were L. Joyner. So, Brothers, if you payoff and Isthmians, two were Robins, one have a beef, and it is okayed at was an Ore vessel and one was be paid on the ship, stick around a Bull ship. All the payoffs were and collect your dough. It will pretty fairly clean with only save you money and time. the monkey deal to give us any must be reported to the depart­ spite of it all, time and money By KEITH ALSOP real headache. ment head within 72 hours. We are still lost. GALVESTON—Everybody gets publicized the fact in the SEA­ We also signed on six ships in­ MAY BE LESSON cluding a tanker. But there still tired of hearing lectures on what FARERS LOG, the delegates on The loss of this beef will serve are too many men on the Balti­ to do and what not to do aboard most ships have hammered the as a lesson to the Jackson crew. more beach. So keep away from ship and, too, nobody likes to fact into the heads of the crew The SEAFARERS LOG is Chances are that they will get hear "I told you so." But when this port unless you have enough the membership's paper; ii at every opportunity, . but in their overtime in on time from of the old cabbage to hold you it comes to SIU men losing cold is a medium for the expres­ now on—here's hoping it will cash, I think it's time for a sion and airing of your ideiis, for a while. also serve as a lesson to other If you are an alien you will heart-to-heart talk. suggestions, beefs, etc. The Seafarers. Last week the James Jackson, have an especially tough time LOG urges all Brothers to Other than this beef, the Jack­ getting a ship. The law says Waterman, popped up with 170 submit material for publica­ To insure payment, all son paid off clean in all depart­ that only 25 percent of the crew hours of disputed time for offi­ tion. claims for overtime must be ments. Other ships equally as can be aliens, and that is how cers working on deck. The num­ Occasionally, however, we turned in to the heads of de­ clean were the Joseph Teal, Wa­ ber of hours involved totalled it goes. receive a complaint saying partments no later than 72 terman; Coyote Hills, Pacific If you are an alien and throw up to quite a bundle of cabbage, that a beef we have printed hours following the comple­ Tankers; and Sanford B. Dole, in for a job, find out how many and we went down to the ship is a personal one and with­ tion of the overtime work. Mar-Trade. aliens have been sent to the ship to settle the beef in short order. out basis in fact. Thanks to the immediate signAs soon as the penalty However, We didn't settle the before you take it. When you To avoid recurrence of ons of the Jackson and Teal, work is done, a rectrd should beef in favor of the crew and no are sent back you only make such situations in the LOG shipping is out of the doldrums. be given to the Department things tougher for everybody, in­ one collected any money in the whenever possible, criticisms We also put a few men aboard head, and one copy* held by beef. Reason: the deck men had cluding yourself. ^ of individuals should be sign­ in-transit ships as replacements. the man doing the job. We had one of the Cuba Dis­ not reported the disputed hours ed by the ship's delegates On the organizing front we tilling Company's tankers in. She within 72 hours of the time the In addition the depart­ and/or as many of the crew- \ contacted the Salem Maritime, was the Carrabulle,' and we hit work was done, as required by mental delegates . should members as are interested. Cities Service, in at Texas City. her hard as soon as she arrived. the agreement. check on all overtime sheets This would eliminate any The Organizer reports the men It was a tough beef to lose, Things are quiet in this city 72 hours before the ship possibility of the beefs be­ solid for the SIU and turned these days. There is nothing but the company was right. We makes port. over to him a good number of ing regarded as personal. much going on in labor except signed a contract stipulating that pledge cards. overtime work done or claimed for routine activities, ; ^ Get A Receipt ^ /;! • Monkeyshines Cost Prankster Mucho Bananas PR Longshoremen Near Merger Loss Of 170 Hours Overtime A Tough Lesson SUGGESTION On Overtime m ii �w: •rt'feT H E S E A F A M JE R S Finally Gets Week , For A Change LOG iPriday* May 28. 1848 AS BIG AS AN ELEBHANT By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHIA — Shipping shipping is concerned. This cer­ has been excellent this past tainly has been feast week, and -week and the change was wel­ we sure hope things stay like this. come after a lean period. life We paid off the SS Charles We had one. performing Stew­ Nordhoff, an Alcoa ship which ard on one of the ships paying had only a handful of minor off. We pulled him off and told "beefs. We squared her away him to come to the Hall to get his book. So far he hasn't without any trouble. showed up. He can't care a lot Equally clean was the payoff for his Union book. of the SS F. Marion Crawford, a Gashounds and performers-can Waterman vessel. The nice thing was that both the Nordhoff and expect damned little sympathy the Crawford took on nearly at the Hall or on the ships in Philadelphia. Our advice to such complete new crews. characters is stay away. The We also paid off and placed a alert membership we have won't few men aboard an SUP ship, the SS Oshkosh, which loaded tolerate these foul-ups. coal for Japan. Another payoff was on the SS Angelina, Bull Line. There were a few overtime beefs aboard her Send in the minutes of which we fixed up to everybody's your ship's meeting to the satisfaction. We sent a full crew to the SS New York Hall. Only in that Cornell, a T-3 tanker belonging way can the membership act to the Hilcone Steamship Com­ on your recommendations, pany. This is an SUP company, and then the minutes can be and is an easy one to do busi­ printed in the LOG for the ness with if this sign-on is typi­ benefit of all other SIU crews. cal. Hold those shipboard meet­ FREE BUS RIDE ings regularly, and send That is literally just what this baby is: an elephant. This is. a picture of the. elephant, part of the Wilson Circus, being loaded on the SS Wild Ranger, a Waterman ship, in New Orleans. The company sent a bus to those minutes in as soon as The Seafarers' crew is going to deliver. this over-grown baby, and ^several, more like him. to the SIU hall here and took the possible. That's the SIU way! Puerto Rico where the Wilson Circus will show at several engagements on the island. entire crew to Paulsboro, New Jersey, across the Delaware riv­ er where the ship was tied up. There is a 100 percent SIU crew aboard the SS New Lon­ don, another tanker. This ship By JOE ALGINA. of course, but he can at least be protecting yourself when you fol­ The Union is now the watch­ was once the property of Pacific returned to the States. low the rules. dog of the crew's welfare and is Tankers and has been sold to NEW YORK — A shift in the Among this week's sign-ons in Before a House Labor sub­ something that was sorely needed wind brought an end to slow New York this week was one committee this week; a • former to put an end to the wild and in­ shipping in this port and there aboard the Robin Line's sleek, Mate of the Montebello Hills discriminate ravings and, iMngs are jobs a-plenty this week, espe­ new Robin Kettering. She joins made the statement that the SIU of officers who. thought they cially for rated men. the company's vessels making the and SUP had -"blacklisted" him, could; play the. parts of tyrants With business booming, and South African run and very making it tough for him to get forever. rated men at a premium, the likely will operate on a threeUNION JOB Port of New York resorted to month schedule. its customary practice and noti­ The port's humming activity And the House Labor sub­ . another company. We'll let the fied all outports of the favorable has the Patrolmen mighty busy committee that, heard his testi­ organizers report on signing the shift in shipping. paying off,' signing on and visit­ mony should bear in mind that company, but our boys are mak­ This is done so that other ports ing ships. None'is complaining, the Union, is just as interested in ing plenty of dough aboard her having an abundance of men on howeverthat's the way they reliable, and competent crews as right now cleaning tanks and the beach can ease their respec­ like shipping to be. anyone else. It is a matter of; what not. tive shipping problems. REMINDER firm policy with the Union and , There are a lot of ships hitting There's a point worth mention­ the membership to remove an Jobs were so plentiful this liere in transit with the usual ing as a reminder to. all hands unlicensed man from a crew if, run of moans and groans that week that. even in the hard-in all ports? "When men payoff he is a foul-up. pressed Stewards Department generally are easy enough to ships in any port where the SIU Just as officers can no longer men were moving out at a fairly square to everybody's satisfac­ is involved in, a strike,: they browbeat seamen as they did in fast. clip. Unfortunately, there's tion. should go up to the Hall im-^ the old days, the men sailing to­ employment. The situation arose no way of telling just how long It's always a feast or a famine mediately and. .see the grievance day will not tolerate gashounds as. a result, of. his., firing. a crew­ this good shipping will last. here in Philadelphia, so far as committee before going to an­ man in Corpus Christi. and performers in .their ranks. CLEAN PAYOFFS other port. , They are becoming more and . It^hould be pointed out to this This is a procedure that has Mate and to others like,him that more responsible and conscien­ Payoffs, too, were good in this port during the past week. All been in effect for many years the days are gone when they can tious in fulfilling their shipboard . ships that paid off were squared and it should be followed to abuse and shove the crew around duties. And it is Union seamen . who have brought this about.. away satisfactorily, practically all avoid complications later. You're whenever they feel like it. of them coming in ship-shape, except for minor beefs. Isthmian had three scows among those paying off. They were the Steel Willie Elmer Maples, wellDesigner, Steel Flyer and the ' By STEVE CARDULLO known Seafarer in the Gulf, was tanker from- SS John H. Marion many A&G men out here in re­ Anniston City. killed in an automobile accident to SS Deepwater. Subsequent cent weeks that it has looked The Waterman Steamship Cor­ SAN FRANGISCG—We've had tankers jyill have other "water" like East Coast "old home week." outside Mobile early last week, poration's SS Beauregard - also quite a rush of business on this names. the LOG has been informed. Certainly if you are a rated man No details of the accident were was in the procession of clean coast with payoffs and sign-ons and want to ship you will do BRIGHT REPORT as far south as Wilmington. given in the report sent in by payoffs. all right on the West Coast, Although the SS Robin Don- Down in Wilmington we had We did-a lot of other business We have a new company that the Mobile Branch. Brother Maples, who made his caster likewise made a clean pay­ a port payoff and a foreign ar­ in Willhington, handling a pay­ will be crewing up some ships home in Crichton, Alabama, a off, a situation on that vessel was ticles sign-on for the first ship off or two as well as covering out here soon because of a new suburb of Mobile, had been a revealed as rather high-handed. of the newly contracted U.S. Wa­ some ships in transit. The vol­ contract signed back east. We member of the Seafarers Inter- If a man contracted a venereal terways Corporation. All beefs ume of this activity down that have SIU guards on the outfit's : national Union since July, 1946, disease, the Old Man threatened were ironed out to the satisfac­ way is reflected in this port's ships right now. There is nothing financial report. to pay him off in a foreign coun­ tion of the crew. . when he joined in Boston. like having a vessel SIU all the Headquarters records list his try. Unless the case is a severe We had our greatest difficulty The financial report is also way including guards and the next of kin as his mother, Mrs. one, this is certainly not the in­ supplying the top men for the brightened by the activity right Purser. •Rebecca Maples, 356 Fredonie telligent way to handle the mat­ Stewards Department and were here behind the Golden Gate. After we obtained a safe for Street, Mobile. Brother Maples ter. Such -threats only an in­ forced to call them down from Shipping for rated men has con­ the office here we promptly mis­ iield permit number P3-6825 and vitation for the men to hide the San Francisco. However, we ex­ tinued to be excellent on this laid the combination. We had to pect to have no trouble manning coast. The A&G men who have call in the safe company to open affliction. sailed as OS. the rest of the ships this com­ paid off in these ports in the it. We just, couldn't find • A man infected with one of the At the regular branch meet­ the pany plans to operate. minor varieties of the disease last few weeks can vouch for sandpaper to rub down our fin- ., ing held in Mobile on May 19, gertips to the required degree the menibershiiT .voted to send need not be left high and dry Incidentally, Waterways will that. overseas. He should be isolated. change the name of this first Fact is, there have been so of sensitivity. •a floral wreath to his funeral7 Send Those Minutes Change h New York Shh Willie Maples Dies In Mobile Auto Crack-Up Abundimee Of Jobs Shipping Is Still Good In San Francisco �Friday. May 28, 1848 T nE SE AF ARE RS LOG Page Fire NEW ORLEANS—^Last week the Seafarers: International Union mark­ ed an important point in its growth w^hen a new Hall was dedicated in the port of New Orleans. The new spacious home, at 523 Bienville Stieet, takes the place of the inadequate quarters at 339 Chartres Street. A celebration to mark the event took place at the new Hall on May 19, after the regular Branch meeting, which adjourned at 9 P.M. On hand to hrfp the Seafarers celebrate were many friends including top trade union officials. Among thosj present were Steve Quarles, President of the New Orleans Central •Trades and Labor Council; D. O. leans Mayor Morrison; Michael Spears, President N. O. Metal J. Cousins, Irish Consul; E. Trades Council and Business "Pat" Haliigan, Louisiana State Agent, Ship Carpenters' Local Department of Labor, and mem­ 584; A1 Chittenden, President of ber of the N. O. Allied Print­ ILA Local 1418; Manny Moore, ing Trades; and Manuel Francis, Business Agent for the N. O. of the Louisiana State Fire De­ Teamsters, James Dempsey, For­ partment's Office. W. L. Donnels, or "Uncle Bill," mer President of the N. O. Trades and Labor Council and as he is known to tr^sde unionists now Constable for Orleans Par­ in the South, acted as Master of ish; and A .A. Denton, Interna­ Ceremonies, and did an outstand­ Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall (above) tells more than tional Representative, Building ing job of introducing the guests. Brother Donnels is editor of The six hundred Seafarers, gathered for the regular New Orleans Service Employees. Federationist. Branch membership meeting on May 19, that "Our Union is DISTINGUISHED GUESTS The new building, v/hich cost in the very best condition of its entire history." At Hall's left Also among the distinguished the Union $65,0"00.00, is three is"'Recorder Buck Stephens, and at the right is Warren Wyman, guests were Reverend Thomas A. stories high and measures ap­ Reading Clerk. Hall attributed the growth of the SIU to the MeDonough, Catholic . Seamen's proximately 125'x80'. The first fact that the membership is always interested in the fight Bethel; Frank Ellis, attorney; E. floor will not be occupied by the L. Carroway, aide to New Or- SIU, but will be rented out to for a bigger and stronger Union. help defray the expenses of the Branch. The second floor will be used for dispatching members to ships and jobs in port, and the third floor has been turned into a fine recreation room, with offices for the Patrolmen and the Agent. STRIKE KITCHEN A feature of the second deck is the strike kitchen, which can be put into use within four hours and is large enough to feed three thousand men daily. In addition, there is a connect­ ing building, also owned by the SIU, measuring 60'x30', which is being renovated so that it can be readily available in case of strikes. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, addressed the membership meet­ ing, and reported that "the state of the Union is good. While many trade unions are finding it Intoning solemnly Miaf they will "Be faithful to the Union," the above Seafarezs are ob­ hard even to ^ist, the Seafarers ligated by the Chaimian of :the mating. The Chairman's statement, "If your efforts in the is moving ahead at a faster clip future as full bookmendierr are as-good- as <the-riitldn8 of t^^ men who preceded-you into the than ever before." Following the meeting, the recUnion, the SIU will eoaiinue?':!© grow," was Sppmved by ;aU hands. Father MacDonough, wellknown to waterfront men through his connection with, the New Orleans Catholic Maritime Club, helped make the opening a success by his presence. The good Father is known as a "right guy." reation hall was cleared for dancing. Refreshments, consist­ ing of cold beer and hot dogs, were served on the second deck. • Dancing was to the music of Tony Almerico and his orchestra. Many bouquets of flowers were in evidence around the building; features of good wishes from the many friends of the Seafarers in the Crescent City. For a full picture story of the building and the party, turn the page. The next six pages of this issue are devoted to a special feature, "THE LOG ATTENDS A PARTY AT THE NEW SEA­ FARERS HALL." mvM '^t MBW NEW ORLEANS—So great has been the growth of New Orleans as a port that the West Coast is hungrily eyeing the cargoes piled high for shipment aboard. West Coast ports want some of those cargoes. More expressly, they want some of them ^ack, for New Orleans in recent 5%ars has grabbed a vast amount of business that used 'to be done through \West Coast outlets. "The main reasons for this de­ velopment have been New Orlean's promotional zeal and the greater efficiency of New Or­ leans' waterfront. In an undisguised effort to re­ gain some of the lost business, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle maritime interests have formed an inter­ city committee which will try to • obtain some of the advantages (Coitimted (m Fage 12) Pictured above is a partial view of -the membership 'attend­ ing the regular meeting which -was held before the celebration which marked the opening of the Seafarers new home in New Grleans. All the affairs of the Union were handled before the ; v! <.men adjourned to tackle the refreshments and dancing thai : went with the dedication of the new Hall. �THE SEA^^RER SLOG I FtidtLY. May 21. 1949 Oldtimer Louis Fusilier examines the galley -and wonders whether it will ever be in good enough shape to use as a strike kitchen. This was before the work started. Now we want to publicize the news that the galley is ready for action. It can be put into use within four hours, and is large enough to feed three thouswd men daily. ~ It took hard work to get the new Hall in ship-shape condition. Starting with the filthy and dilapidated interior (above) and handicapped by a fire which further messed up things, within a few months SIU men, working under the supervision of Frenchy Michelet, made the changes and improvements which appetur below. ii J• •'• •-'.' .'' V . m- v. h ^. m Here are some pictures of the work in progress. Shown above are Frenchy Michelet, applying putty to a window frame; Blackie Landry, standing by with a finished frame; and Louie O'Leary, iQdustriously plying his hammer. The fire damage was quickly cleared away, and then the job of renovating the Third Deck was gotten under way. Insurance paid for the damage and, with willing hcuids to do the work, the wrecked structure soon became first class. Compare this scene with the ones above before the Hall was readied for occupancy. Now all members can be accommodated at meetings, instead of only half those attending. Not another union hall in the South can compare with the Seafarers Hall in New Orlea The recreation r.oom-to-be gets a face-lifting. Above, Vic Triano, Lenny Brown, Louis O'Leary, Danny Marine, and Red Lucas hang,, celotex on the ceiling of the Third Deck as Frenchy Michelet supervises the job. Now see what the place looks like. Bright clean walls, a smooth deck, and plenty of comfortable chairs for everyone. In addition, there are recreational > facilities to please all the members, and tables on which..to write letters home' and to the LOG. tea-. �Page Seven T MB SE AF AR ERIS LOG Friday, May 28, 194ff •y-T'r/i "'' V i' ^ iiil;SiiiiSiiiPi4rs 'W /// lj,'/(l/// ''', '' ; ^liipa • ,rV \ //zptyv /vi 1 * \\\^^ W. D. PURDY: I have been in all the Sea­ farers Halls, and I believe this to be the nicest by far. This new home, to me, represents just what the SIXJ stands for in all of its affairs—Progress! The as­ sessments we paid to make this possible were really worth it. We can be rightfully proud of the new layoiit, and the member­ ship here certainly is. V/e look forward to new Halls in more ports soon. TONY PISANI: Boy! Am I glad I voted for that Building Assessment. This Hall is a beautiful thing, and I only hope that soon we will have One in every .port. Our Union is really going places. If a guy doesn't think so, all he has to do is look around. We have new companies, the best con­ tracts on the waterfront, new Halls, and the finest Union in the world. That adds up to some­ thing in my hook. JACK MCCARTHY: For over twenty-five years I've beep going to sea, and I never thought I would see the day when seamen anywhere would have a Hall like this one. From rat-traps we have advanced to comfortable buildings, and from lousy wages a.nd conditions to decent wages and conditions. The phony shipowners should realize by now that the Seafarers International Union is here to stay. m stij -ir- I BILL FREDERICKS: Yessir, Brother, we've come a long way since we shipped from that rat-hole on Julia. Street, back in the lean and hungry days. I was around when Jhe first books were being issued, and if somebody had told me then that we would some day own our buildings, why, I'd have told him to go get his head ex­ amined. Now look at usi Now I won't be satisfied until we have new Halls in all ports. " "" LOUIS PAYNE: Some few guys complained about the Building Assessment while the voting was going on. Well. I'd like to'see their faces today as we dedicate our new Hall. I think even they' would realize that this is something for the.entire membership, and will serve us in good stead for many years to come. This party tonight is a good way to start the ball rolling, ^ith all our friends here. MELVIN BUMGARDNER; I guess I'm typical of the younger Seafarers members, and I think the new Hall and the party are real deals. This place is the finest Union home' I have ever been in, and it is really a mark for other unions to shoot at. It gives a man a feeling of security to know that in a beef he. has a nice place he can go to, and it's also good for men ^n the beach between ships. JIMMY SWANK: You can tell by this new Hall that one of the best things our membership did was to pass the $10.00 Building Assessment. I have been in the SIU a - long time, except for four years in the Army, mostly ih the ETO, and a lot of guys I met in the Army would be surprised to see just what a good Union like ours does for its membership. The next move is to get Halls ir ' . Bri BLACKIE BANKSTON: When we started this Organi­ zation ten years ago.' who in the hell had any idea .that we would grow to be the great outfit we are today. I've been in most of the SIU beefs, and most of the time it was a matter of getting the best hold and hanging on. Now we are strong, and other unions look tp us for leadership and help. We've kept plugging, while other unions asked for handouts....xxv-.'..F -'Ff.:.-. JOHN McDAVITT: This new Hall marks an im­ portant point in the develop­ ment of the SIU. We must con­ tinue in the same manner. To me, it shows more than any­ thing else what internal har­ mony can mean to a Union. We're stronger now than we ever were, and we are prepared for anything. Just think, this fine new Hall that we have here in New Orleans was psdd for by members from ^oston to Texas. ARTHUR BUCKNER: The second best investment the membership of this Union ever made was in passing the Building Assessment. The best one was passing Ihe $10.00 Strike Assessment. When I look around at this Hall, I think of the hard struggle that was made in the past by the membership, and 1 realize that we have all got to continue the fight that the real oldtimers started for our rights. x; CHARLES DOWLlNG: This Hall is another sign to me that, we have the best ' ad­ ministered and best ruil Union in the world. When I see such things I hope and pray to live long enough to see the whole waterfront SIU. The conditions and wages we have been able to achieve, in the short period of bur exiistence, show that all sea­ men need a strong Union like the SIU to help them fight for :;aftah^:;,righfs.; L. E. WESSELS: The Hall is the finest rig in the country. Like Bill Fredericks, I was around wheii the SIU wore swaddling clothes. Those were tough times, but when the going was rough we never lost our faith in the seamen's movement. We all pitched in and worked, and left the cry-baby stuff to other guys. So, in the long run, we have the wages, conditions, and Halls. What have they got? iiilillillllB i• 'J ''if �Pagw Hghl TBE SEAFARERS LOG nrida7' Mar 28. 194r itin- Hiis Seafarer and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dunlap. sit one out, but seem to be getting quite a kick out of the jitterbugging taking place on the dance floor. Like the others who were present at the affair, they were greatly impressed by the new Hall, and thoroughly pleased with the house warming. Brother Dunlap remembers the old Hall, and how crowded and uncomfortable it was. Thai's why he wants good Halls in all SIU Branches. Moon Koons, the Seafarers' Bing Crosby, provided entertainment with his singing of 'Tor The Pretty People." While in the middle of a dance number. Moon got the urge to give out and so he^ look a turn at the microphone. The crowd around Brother Koons is trying to get pointers on his singing style. "HaiL haiL the gang's all here" is the theme song of these happy Seafarers and their guests as they make merry on the dance floor. Some observers said that it was the gayest party New Orleans had ever witnessed, and that goes for the famous Mardi Gras. Well, that could ^e a slight exaggeration; but there was no doubt that it was the finest affair ever staged by any trade union in New Orleans, or in the entire South for thad matter. There wasn't a single in­ cident to mar the festivities. It wasn't exactly a quiet party; but it certainly was orderly and well-conducted. On the right, Joe and Mrs. Martello and Warren and MrS^4 Wyman pose for the LOG cameraman, while answering the LOG reporter's question. When asked, "Are you all hav­ ing a good time," they an­ swered, "Are you kidding!" The ladies were on the Sea­ farers Wives Entertainment Committee. �r Friday, May 28, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page mM ' n&u ML lli '• . • 5 • Rug cutting, without overtime being askei for or paid, was the order of the day until 1 A.M. when the party broke up. Since the dancing started at 9 P.M., it was a tired but happy band of Seafarers and guests who went home to rest up for the next day's work. Well, as they themselves stated as they left the new Hall, "It was a wonderful time, and we wouldn't have missed it for anything." From all guests the reaction was the same. They all said that the SIU has a record for doing things the right way—from militant action on the point of pro­ duction to going to the aid of brother trade unionists to throwing a bang-up party. That's the kind of record that can only b'e won the hard way, and the Seafarers has earned its position of leadership on the American labor scene by adherence to honest trade union principles. The new Hall is another evidence of that leadership. The three people pictured above were in such a hurry to get on the dance floor that they didn't even stop to give their names to the LOG re­ porter. It's not hard to figure that, since they were so eager to dance, they were certainly having a fine time. X i X Only the best was in stock for the Seafarers and their guests on opening night, and that went for music, as well as beer and hot dogs. On the left is the group that furnished the jive. Tony Almerico and his Band are known as the best dance orchestra in N.O., as so they were there with the hot licks and the soft, dreamy stuff on May 19. XXX Maybe the reason Blackie Clark (right) looks so sad is that he was a member of the Masters - at - Arms Committee and so couldn't drink as many cold beers as the rest of the guests. Well, even Blackie ad­ mitted that there wasn't any work for him that night. It vras an SIU party with NO. baefs. J �Friday. May 28. 1948 "One on the house." says bartender Jean Randall, pro­ prietress of a New Orleans rooming house, and a long­ time friend of the SIU. The crew, under Jean's direction, put out more than 4.000 "cold ones." Sitting it out, and with good reason, too, are (left to right) Mrs. Bill Mitchell. Bill Mitchell and Charles Kalmbach. Their idea of the party?—^"A won­ derful affair—we should have them more often." Perhaps they have a good idea. m Shown above, in the usual order are Seafarers Jack Camp­ bell. Herman Troxclair. and Trussell Beatrous. They were slopped by the LOG photographer on their way to watch the dancing after drinking a cool beer. Were the drinks go.od? Just :'look at those Aappy -grins.--• ^ in a quU»t comer, a group of the: �;- VMmr. Mar 19M THE S E A P A K E E S ' d tfl Page Elereo I. O C : ^ ' mm'-- •. ' "I • • ' ' •''Wx& mmi ' '" 'J ^ ^ 'J ''' r i Enjoying the beer in the above picture (left to right) are Herbert J. Spencer, of the local Carpenter's Union; his wife, Haxel Spencer, who is the secretary of the New Orleans SIU Branch; Phillip Monssen, N. O. SUP Agent; Fox Stovall. proprietor of a local ginmill; and Rocky Benson, a Seafarer who is waiting to ship out. 1,1IM i, » J. 4 • The Longshoremen were there in full force. Left to right, ILA officials Paul Lan< zetli, John Regan, and A1 Chittenden. Chittenden had this to say about the Seafar­ ers new home and the party: "This is well in keeping with the SIU's past record. They believe in doing everything first class." Pictures of other officials of othsr unions pres­ ent also appear on this page. \ < : I9 piili lilii - - piiiillil .* ^ I * -I k . i Viewing the Hall and the dancing, while standing among the flowers sent by many wellwishers of the Seafarers, are Dora Stephens, Martha Bankston, Gloria Bankston, Ruth CreeL and Mrs. Maude Saunders. Mrs. Saunders has he distinction of being the wife, mother, grand.a • ' M ' ^ a .. . . Mi« •« e a . e« _ M mother and mothfr-in-law of^ Seafarers. That's what you caU a reide Seafarers family. The Teamsters were present, also. Shown above, starting with Johnny Johnston, SIU, on the left, are Lindsey Williams. Seafarers Director of Organization; Manny Moore, Business Agent for the Teamsters in New Orleans: Earl Sheppard, SIU New Orleans Agent; Brother Creel, Seafarer: and Red Castleberry, attorney for the local Teamsters' Union. �Pag^ Twdve IK' I'" h.- (1, r C-r • i: ii k( '-'• K '< M. TOTS SEAFAXERS Seafarers' enthusiasm over the spacious, well-equipped new Branch hall on Bienville Street was high this week and justi­ fiably so. The dedication cere­ monies were a significant gauge of the SIU's development, and Union members were making much of it. New Orleani^s passing the modern Union structure may Slil have casually appraised those Seafarers entering and leaving the^ SIU hall as just a bunch of buoyant and carefree seamen. Nothing, unfortunately, could be further from the truth. A goodly number of these sound. Union-wise Seafarers, who are the backbone of America's vast, far-flung maritime opera­ tions, carry permanent physical and mental scars burned deep by the horrors of World War II. WAR HERO One such war-scarred Seafar­ er is John Joseph O'Connor, who looks 35 but only recently passed 25. John is a survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March, which the civilized world will long remember as a classic ex­ JOHN J. O'CONNOR ample of man's inhumanity to man. Modestly and with obvious feel­ Back in May 1940, when John t ing, John reconstructed the joined the Navy, he was a events that followed this way: healthy young lad. His wellknit physique, built up in a The Japs came in, swajggering brief career as a dancer, en­ like superior beings. They bleat­ abled him to take the rigors of ed that America had lost the war sea life in stride. Then for over and that now she would be a year, he cruised in Far East destroyed. Within a few hours, waters aboard the destroyer all Americans had been herded together and the Death March Perry. started. Many were badly wound­ In December, 1941, John was ed; O'Connor with wounds in thinking about his annual leave^ his stomach and right teg.^'The due ^shortly — but fateful days going Was vicious and the ; less were ahead. The Perry was about rugged dropped out fast. 'Hie one and a half days out of Ba. ... Japs set on these—A«Ten and wotaan when the news came that ^ ... ' u *A „ , _ , -'men—indiscriminately, shooting. Pearl Harbor was a mass of flaming wreckage. old priest, badly Orders came for the destroyer hobbling on emt­ io report to the Philippmes. She way .des^.ite never made it. Jap bombers put Brother O'Connor's efforts to the finishing touches on her while she was still 50 miles -u i x j. xu mi. „ • „ •, I For the last part from Bataan. The survivors, ,, of the way X X to Camp O Donnell, the AmenO Connor among them, put out ^ ..i j • x x i rf h + .cans were packed into trucks unin 1 e oa s. | inhuman conditions, with -no ^ For three days they bucked the ...ove or air to breathe. Pacific waters, finally making the 50-mile-stretch to shore with sanitary conditions were niet aU hands safe. Bataan was alscorn. An average Of three ready a beehive of activity. All Americans died every day. barriers and formalities between; branches of service, civilian and' At Camp O'Donnell, where he military, were dropped. Army, was kept for two weeks, BroNavy, Marine Corps and -Mer-!^^®^ O'Connor met -Moe Solochant Seamen were as one, work- mon, a Navy Chief Bosun's Mate ing 'feverishly to effect the is­ and an expert deepsea diver, whom he describes as a real land's defenses. Because of his exceptional (Contimtei 'from Page J) New Orleans now enjoys. Just how they will go about it is not yet clear. In March, two representatives of the California Stale Harbor Commissioners visited New Or­ leans to find out what made 'it Itei'' •click. They were received most cordially by New Orleans offi­ speed and his youth (he was cials, who were cohfidsnt "that then 19), Brother O'Connor acted this port could survive any as a messenger between the var­ 'amount of friendly competition. SERVES WEST ious communications points. But I the cards were stacked against , They were confident because they knew the natural advan­ Bataan's heroic defenders. tages possessed by New Orleans, SAD DAY and knew what they had done to All Americans remember April use them properly. 9, 1942, when the staunch band , As one ;,New Orleans spokes­ on Bataan were overwhelmed. man put it,v"It is difficult to see 1948 LOG Is Far Cry From Bataaii guy, tough but fair. The Japs ordered 'Moe to dive for Ameri­ can money in a sunken ship, but up to the time John left the "cesspool," Moe hadn't produced anything. Nor did he seem to be interested in hauling up any cash for the Japs. The ranks of the Americans were reduced rapidly at O'Donnell, where men contracted dys­ entery and died like flies, John recalls. He was hopeful when he left for Bilibid Prison in Man­ ila, 90 miles away. But' Bilibid was a living Hell, aceording to O'Comror. On the He was discharged from the Navy in 1946. He has never fully recovered from his nerve-shat­ tering experiences, however. But he craved the sea life and in January 1947 he joined the SIU, which attracted him because he considers it a firstrate organization and sound ex­ ample of straight trade unionism. "The SIU produces for its membership," he asserts. "It has won them the best conditions and wages and it settles their beefs. Seafarers really have good representation." O'Connor, who intends to con­ tinue going to sea for a living, sparse diet of rice, barley and seaweed, his weight shot down from 187 to 79 pounds and he was barely able to navigate. But that wasn't all. He beefed a couple of times to the Japs about the treatment. Once he was tied to a post for 48 hours and beaten regularly with canes. His right hand is still deformed from his second try at. beefing. The Japs twisted all the fingers until they broke. Wifh his fellow prisoners, O'Connor was forced to watch the execution of three Americans who attempted to escape. These unfortunates were tied up, while Japs bayonneted them to death. John remained in Bilibid 30 days, then was sent to Java by ship. Nearly half the prisoners died and many others went mad says he "is extremely proud to be a member of the" SIU." for the lack of water. Allied Forces liberated Java And it's pretty well agreed in August, 1945, and O'Connor that the SIU is' damned proud was sent to Pearl Harbor, thence that John O'Connor — and the to Frisco and finally to the many more serious-minded and Naval Hospital in Bethesda, cou;rageous Americans like him where he spent a year convalesc­ •carry membership books in the ing. SIU. LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE INITIAL CHECK ONE (J n.'fv^inc wHa.L CHAIR, OR STRCTCHER Z LMLK LQUtSrtD BY . ^ x..:| I DATE: JULATC . J_ •4 . L, _ PART :o Ui EXAMINED i !<;:NCN: RF'--;!,.TLR Na • A/ DATE OF- PRLVHIUS X-RAY . _____: .Y«.J!!-^ ' AND KROVISION.AI: DIAGNOSIS ii FILM No. .1 .OS V ^ (4 VS. ^ Vv (vM \^ ^ y \J - T\- . f. ^ tc »t-«ii If - l. N v ^ p r r V (';iCN«riPi-ui RAM'JU Here's''-what-the" Axmy tn»dieoB St the hands of the how these ports can keep up with the pace set by New Or­ leans unless they change the geography of America." He added that the "West Coast could not divert the Mississippi River through the Rocky Moun­ tains. What the West Coast investiga­ tors-found was that the port of New Orleans solicits and "gets business in 24 states including a number that .Once shipped throUgh 'West Coast ports. Among these . latter are New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Mon­ tana. They also discovered that New Orleans now successfully com­ petes with -the West Coast.'in shipments across the Pacific to to say about the wounds suffered by Brother O'Connor the Philippines, Japan, the Straits Settlements, the Nether­ lands East Indies and elsewhere. The net result of New Orleans' growth as a port is that the West Coast ports have lost 20 percent of their normally expected ton­ nage to New Orleans. Perhaps the most important fact about New Orleans is that earefuTstatistical studies have re­ vealed that it is the most effi­ cient port in the nation. LOW COSTS The handling cost of cargo per measurement ton is $1.05 in New Orleans which is'far below'West Coast levels. In Los Angeles, the cost is $1.43; in-San Francisco, $1.49;- in Portland, $1.50; in Se­ attle, $1.21. a^:-' , = V; Incidentally, the New Orleans cost per measurement ton is even further below the cost in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Much of New Orleans' advan­ tage is due to the low cost of bringing cargoes down the Mis­ sissippi by barge and to lower freight rates in general. Part and parcel of the recent do^velopment of New^ Orleans have been the growth of 1^e Sea­ farers International Union. The shipping rate in New Orleans is noimally second only to the rate in New York. Tjie final evidence of the importance of the Seafarers to the New Orleans , maritime picture-is, the new I'lew Orleans HalL : �- i':"' •" / '• '• V Friday. May 28, 194F ' Page Thirtees- ' - THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SID Ship Meetings JOHN WANAMAKER. Mar. 23 SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Feb. —Chairman L. A. Marth; Secre­ 2-r-Chairman CassidY: Secretary tary CharlM Mazur. Ship's Dele­ Tennant. Disputed overtime on gate Robert Patterson reported deck being discussed with Mate, speaking to Captain on beefs re­ delegate reported., Ctwsidy elected garding juices, cots and leftover Ship's Delegate by acclamation. food; Deck Delegate Robert Pat­ Voted cooperation in keeping terson reported no disputed over­ messhall clean. Longshoremen time; Engine Delegate L. A. in New York and New Orleans Marsh reported beefs regarding to be invited to messhall for overtime sent to N. Y. office for coffee when working ship. Offi­ clarification. Good and Welfare cers welcome to see movies in JOHN L A F A R G E . Jan. 4— Suggestion that recreation room messhall. Cost of movies to be shared. Minute of silence for Chairman Ray Oats; Secretary B. and mess room be kept cleaner. J. McNally. Delegates reported Crew complained that Steward departed Brothers. no beefs. Education: Men with refused to cooperate with men X t X tripcards given pointers in re­ and insists on quoting company CASA GRANDE. April 6— gards to being good xinion men policy whenever asked a small Chairman A. H. Sherman: Secre­ & and shipmates. Good and Wel­ favor. tary A. Stepanian. Good and fare: All hands joined in lively Welfare: Majority of crew ex­ XXX yo(J Wa-IE TO M»liD£?tWRTERS -TbR. pressed complaints to the Stew­ discussion of various shipboard SOUTHSTAR. AprU 2—Chairards regarding quality and topics. Ship reported feeding man Alexander Jones; Secretary ANY I^EASOA) TO'RETIRE YOUR BOOK ^ CfRlO variety of food being served. like Waldorf-Astoria. Crew Donald Vinge. Delegates re­ VAY Y^UR PtES/ OR TO ASK" IfJftDRMAnofJ-. Suggested that a sepresentative salutes Chief Cook Ike. D. A. ported no beefs. New Business: from each department check the Kaziukewics and Baker J. Koziol. Motion carried to enforce fumi­ ALWAYS Gi^B YOUR BOOK oR PERMIT food stores when they are de­ gating of the entire vessel due to MUM6ER. . THIS WILL AVOlp COAIFUSJONI * STEEL RTCOR'DER. Mar. 3— several cases of scabies. Motion livered, and with the cooperation of the Steward, reject unsatisfac­ Chairman H. Cap; Secretary E. carried that steward and second AMP FACILITATE THE HAMDLING OF TfooR, tory stores. Suggestion that DeBourbon. Delegates elected: cook check provisions and report' PROBLEM. radiogram be sent to Union Hall Joseph Simmons; Ship's Dele­ to delegates. Crew not to signgate; Chris Wallender. Deck; in Philly requesting a Patrolman on until delegates give approval be on hand for payoff. Motion Mike W. Mayoski; Engine; and of stores. Good and Welfare: by E. Cole that a repair list be Victor Mlynek. Stewards. New Suggestion that meeting hour be compiled by the members during Businesss: Unsafe working condi­ posted by noon on day of meet­ the course of the meeting, and tions to be reported at next ing. Suggestion that delegate this list be submitted to the cap­ meeting and a list made up to be ask Captain reason for, confiscat­ tain. One minute of silence for turned in to department heads. ing foc'sle chairs. By HANK Motion carried that meeting time brothers lost at sea. be posted 8 hours in advance. Most of the ports are having tough shipping. Many brothers, Education: Union literature are learning that it pays to take it easy on spending their dough, passed out and read by all hands. Questions answered to the satis­ while they're out on a trip so they can have more dough to. faction of all. Good and Wel­ stretch while on the beach. More important than that, they have fare: Report on unnecessary 4 4 4 learned to pay their assessments and their dues months ahead,' noise in crew mess. XXX BEREA VICTORY. Mar. 24— too... One brother infornied us that foreign ships were loading MOLINE VICTORY, (date not XXX Chairman C. Wright:; Secretary given)—Chairman Joe Novosel: SALVADOR BRAU. April 2— H. Rosecrans. New Business: coal cargoes down in Norfolk while plenty of American ships were Secretary Steve Berginia.. Dele­ Chairman Russell Brinn; Secre­ Committee of one to evaluate getting laid up. This ERP plan seems to be hitting many ports, gates reported eveiTthing in or-^ tary J. B. Babb.. Delegates re­ souvenirs. Deck delegate re­ with unfair unemplo3unent to the merchant seamen. Who knows,, desr. "New Business: Motion by ported everything okay. Old quested to see Captain about when or how there'll be better days ahead?... Here are somej G; GreeiSI^ elect Steve Berginia Business: Motion carried"^ to bar some form of compensation for oldtimers who may still be in town: C. Mcllhantj Steward A,i as- Ship's Delegate. Motion car­ E. Spear from sailing in capacity loss of time due to setting clocks ried. Good and Welfare: Beef on of Steward for one year. Good back. Voted ta consult patrol­ Lomas, O. Guerra, Chief Cook C. Wolf, Chief Cook A. Garcia drinking fountain in crew quar­ and Welfare: Several, minor re­ man about difference in exchange (Gulfer), A. Partner, W. Thornton, S. Integra, S. Becar, H. J. ters. Fountain cannot be re­ pairs mentioned to be brought to rate of franc offered by company Lamy, J. Kelley, R. D. Sullivan, F. Vargas, J. Baillie, M. Gomino,* paired so will be replaced in attention of- department heads. agent in Marseilles and that S. Carr, Bosun S. W. Lesley, F. Lillie, T. Simonds, P. Cardona, One minute of -silence for bro­ offered by the American Express J. Napoleonis and D. Parsons. South Africa. thers lost at sea. and Paris Bourse. Delegates ad­ 4 4 4, XXX AZALEA CITY. Mar. 23— New Business: Motion carried vised to see patrolman before We're informed that Steward D. Gardner is aboard the Chairman Pierce; Secretary Mar­ that any member causing undue payoff and endeavor to clarify Noah Webster, shuttling between Cuba and Germany—which tin; Reading Clerk Peters. Dele­ disturbances on ship while, in overtime, wages and other prob­ is one of those rare trips, indeed. Brother Gardner sends his gates reported on number of port will stand trial by-member­ lems. Advice headquarters to in­ best regards to all in New York and says that the trip is books and permits in their de­ ship, Good and Welfare: Discus­ vestigate Raymond M. Hill. rolling along perfectly. Except, he adds, for just one Seafarer partments. New Business: Mo­ sion regarding cooperation- in who hasn't been keeping the ship running SIU style. We XXX tion m"!ade and carried to draw galley. believe that this man will realize, and soon enough, that one GOVERNOR BIBB, Mar. 28— up resolution regarding Captain man or several men cannot jeopardize the agreement, foul up Chairman John S. Hansen Secre­ and Chief Mate's disrespectful their shipmates and a good trip and cast a black mark against tary Alfred W. Forbes. Delegates attitude toward the crew and the SIU. SIU wages and conditions, are the best in the reported no beefs or disputed Union. Motion cari-ied that^ en­ industry. Any Seafarer who tries—seriously or jokingly—to overtime. New Business: Motion tire crew put in for subsistence steer a different, careless course than what is expected of carried that a notice be posted for days when water was un­ him—in his job or in practicing good unionism aboard ship for the new crew informing them available. Motion* carried that and in all SIU halls—is definitely and ignorantly creating a to be, sure to check the slopchest hospital and slopchest supplies be danger to his union brothers, his own union and towards. before sailing. Motion carried to checked by new crew. One min­ the valuable union book or permit he carries. 4 4 4*get ship's radio if possible. Good ute of silence for brothers lost at STEPHEN LEACOCK, Mar. 28 and Welfare: Suggestion made sea. —Chairman Jack Glover; Secre­ that all fines administered at the tary Windy Walsh. Motion car­ previous meeting be scratched The following brothers will be receiving the LOG weeklyried to go on record as in favor and and in place all members of John Barnhart of New York, Floyd McCormick of. Mississippi, of voluntary fund to aid dis­ crew donate to the hospital fund. Joe Nueberger of Minnesota, Henry Marhenke of California, Frank tressed SIU men in need of legal Walaska of New Jersey, L. B. Moore of Alabama, William Mauckl assistance. Motion carried to ac­ of Virginia, Edward Hill of Texas, Clarence Wilson of Louisiana, 4 4 4 cept nothing but union made Henry Sandridge of Virginia, John Thornton of Alabama, William BETHORE. AprU 20 — Chair­ goods for the forthcoming voy­ Roma of Connecticut, Francis Indihar of Kansas, Robert Fletcher man C. W. Fowler; Secretary A. age. Motion carried to pass hat of Washington, Gordon Peck of Washington, A. Maybery of Texas, P. Curry. Delegates reported no for brothers in Fort Stanton Harold Ittner of Georgia, Edward Esteve of Louisiana, Noel Daw­ beefs in their departments. New „ , son of California, E. A. Bishop of Massachusetts, Fred Goff of XXX Business: Motion made and car- -nospiiai. Rhode Island, Arthur Hayston of Massachusetts, Leonard Maready MARION CRAWFORD. April • 4 4> 4* ried that the Deck and Engine of North Carolina, James Johnson of Georgia, Johnnie Keefe of Delegates request the Captain to STEEL EXECUTIVE. Mar. 21 14—Chairman Pappadakis; Secre­ Florida, Ogden Fields of New York, Jason Gibbs of Arkansas,. buy fresh vegetables in Panama —-Chairman Oscar Payne; Secre­ tary J. E. Whitt. Delegates' re­ Kenneth James of Georgia, Billy Scott of Texas, Arnold Knudsem Canal Zone. Good and Welfare: tary A. Mitchell. Delegates Tony ports accepted. New Business: of California, Norwood Gaskill of North Carolina and Ted Wester Various repairs to be attended to Adomaitis, Albert Jensen and Motion by Hemby that crew Hold of California. only two meetings on the return be brought to attention of dele­ Oscar Payne reported all okay. Education: Talk by Oscar Payne trip home unless something war­ gates. on education, followed by R. rants a special meeting. Good One of the many important things to every SIU brother • ZACHARY^ TAYLOR, Feb. 24 Gomez, Steward, who asked that and Welfare: Suggestion by is his union newspaper, which is published every week. He Hemby that there be no more messhall be kept cleaner. Mo­ —Chairman George M i d g e11; should have it sent home so that his folks can read it. under­ arguments below and all argu­ tions' carried that steward's dele­ Secretary Frank Aubussol. Dele­ stand the~ union, etc. And in this way. when he comes home ments go through the proper gate obtain some educational gates Herbert Sarchelia. Ray­ he can read up on all the important union developments which mond Scott and Samuel Green literature and new phamplets channels for settlement. One happened as well as other information—while he was out in reported on number of books and while in Honolulu. One minute minute of silence for brothers the world on various trips. ' " .perimts in their departments. of silence for brothers lost at sea. lost at sea. -me NUM^en 1$.. CUT and RUN 11 �THE S E AEARERS LO G Page Fourteen '^ Friday, May 2ft 1948. VHE MEMBERSBIP SPEAKS rS- P' Coyote Hills Has '^World's GreatestSea-GoingLover' l:i!' So come all ye Casanovas, Ed.' Note: The following let­ Young Lochinvars, Don Juans, ter from the crew of the SS Benvenuto Cellinis, Bluebeards . Coyote Hills is a ringing chal­ and vagabond lovers. We defy lenge to the membership. It you to take this championship was sent in with an explana­ away from our boy. tory note by Brother R. E. White, who was Engine Dele­ The Crew gate on the ship.) SS Coyote Hills Indian Ocean To the Editor: Aboard the SS Coyote Hills, we have a sailor for whom we wish *to claim the title "World's Greatest Sea-Going Lover." Basis for the claim is the fact that the ship was held up for two hours in Piraeus, Greece, -while one of his love affairs was straightened out. This boy is a tall, fair-hamed (what there is of it) lad from the corn belt. Let's call him Erik, although that is not his resil name. What happened was this. While we were in Piraeus, a yoimg lady became so smitten of Erik's charms that she gave him a ring. Get this straight. She gave him a ring! 'TIS EVER THUS I'--- Si,.. Mundo Men Ask Pitch On Jr. Engineers To the Editor: AFTER THE 'BRAU-BEATING' Do It Now By an overwhelming vote on the Referendum Ballot, the membership of the Seafar^TS International Union, AftG District, went on rec­ ord to protect itself in the 'hard days to come by build­ ing up a strike fund and by providing shoreside oper­ ating bases. That means a $10.00 Strike Assessment' and a $10.00 Building Assessment. Al­ ready many members have paid these sums. The operators will move without warning. It is our duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Union. No longer the abused, un* initiated Pollywogs, these crewmembers of the SS Sal­ vador Brau are now stout­ hearted, seasoned Shellbacks (photo above). They've just been officially made "Old Salts of the Order of Neptune" by the King himself, better known as Bosun Salvatore Volpi. Ceremonies took place as Brau made its way to B.A. Later she headed for Cork, Ireland, then back to New Orleans where she paid off last week. Shellback gives Pollywog the business (photo left) as King Neptune (Brother Volpi, .again) and his buxom queen (Brother Dennis) look on with approval. It was brought to the atten­ tion of the undersigned brother members during a shipboard meeting aboard the SS Del Mun­ do that since all unlicensed Junior Engineers are clcissified as watch standers while at sea and in port it seems all SlU-contracted companies have ceased carrying them. We realize the necessity of these jobs, especially to the rated men in the Engine Department. During negotiations we would like the committee to see if it can secure these jobs again for our brothers. Erik, however, true to the tradition of all sea-going lovers, soon switched his own affections to another lady, quite forgetting that the first fair lass might want the ring back. GIVE REASON -. Everything went smoothly enough until sailing time. Just We are lead to believe that the as we were about to pull out, reason for the elimination of un­ there appeared upon the horizon. licensed Junior Engineers on various SIU contracted ships was due to the fact that when three Junior Engineers are carried they must be classified as watch standers while at sea and in port. If the above-mentioned reason is the main cause for the elimin­ ation of these ratings "we feel that in the future the negotiating committee should bear this fact in mind and act accordingly. In the event we are wrong in taking this attitude we would appreciate an explanation printed you guessed it, the young lovely in the LOG, explaining to us why so many ships suddenly who had been cast aside. The trouble was that the lady ceased the practice of carrying was not alone. With her was a them. boatload of Greek gendarmes. At this point, we wish to take this opportunity to express our . SKIPPER SURPRISED appreciation to all members of The Captain certainly was sur- the negotiating committee for •prised to see so much law sud­ the fine job they have done in denly swarming aboard his ship. the past. Perhaps he was more surprised Signed by d3 crewmen than pleased. At any rate, he SS Del Mundo had quite a time finding out what the complaint was and even (Ed. Note: What the Del more of a time squaring it away. Mundo men have pointed out The local charmer and the was partially the reason for local cops were very irritated the situation. The SIU quickly and flatly refused to let the recognized the problem and ship sail until the matter was corrected it. At the last ne­ settled. gotiations, the negotiating com­ The Captain fiqally squared mittee had the working rules everything to everybody's satis­ changed so that Junior Engi­ faction, but it took him a full neers could be put -on either two hours, and the ship sailed day work or donkey watches in port. Moreover, the Union behind schedule. Therefore, we the crew of the is continually trying to effect SS Coyote Hills wish to uphold increases in the manning scales Brother "Erik" in his claim to in every negotiating session— the title "World's Greatest Sea- riot only for Junior Engineers but in all ratings.) Going lover." oCog. - d - ^liitllint or Wind And Filthy Br ROBERT A. MUHSELL My story is about a man. Who'd like to have his name Amongst our many leaders. Printed in the Hall of Fame. He's Captain of a vessel. That makes an intercoastal run. The crew that sails this thing Will really have some fun. or Wind and Filthy The gang has named this wreck You see, he stands and spits While shouting on the deck. His mates, they try to be okay.^ But theia stuck with in-between; or Wind and FUthy Is just-full of stinking schemes. Posted in the wheelhouse. Near the twirling spokes, A printed sheet of instructions. It's actually full of jokes. No Ordinary's allowed to steer, or Wihdy's rules run, "I'm master of this ship, by God. You're nothing but a bum.'' "Stand by, man, get on the bridge," He roars weekdays at dusk. You see his rules flatly state. It's absolutely a must. or Windy shows no leniency. Toward one man or the other. He'd stand and talk and drool at you. While he logged his own blood brother. "Sailors use the outside ladders, —His rules go on to say— "Going to and from any other way Disturbs my rest each day." "ABs ahall steer for two hours," God, how long it does seem, or Windy standing next to you. With grinning face abeam. • For the fire and boat drills. No warning do you get,The whistle cries out in the rain. And you get cold and wet. On Saturdays and Sundays, You hear his well-known shriek, ' "Stand by, man, get on the bridge. I'll have your pay this week." j But Windy isn't really bad. He's just a sadist bloke. He gives you twenty minutes For your coffee and your smoke. The Mate comes running to the bridge. And says, "My aching back." . "That rotten, filthy Windy, "Is spitting in his sack." You're working hard from bell to bell. Just sweating on the deck. And Windy stands around nearby, A-howling down your neck. This skipper never gets ashore. ' I'll tell you why right here. He knows the gang is waiting. Boozing up with lots of-beer. Now boys, you think my yarn a lie. So I'll say this to you. Just make a trip with Windy ^ ^ And find each word is true. •' ' '•'W �Page Fliteen THESE ATP ARERS LOG FxidaiT' May 28, 1448 NOTICE Venetian Holiday SS Florida Runs Smoothly; Crew Hails SIU Successes Gear being held for Ernest WALTER PETROWSKI Get in touch with Paul C Mettsas and Gus Liakos by tiie being added. We know the boys To the EdUor; Customs will be sold at auction Catthews, attorney-at-law,. 11 in Headquarters are on the ball; on July, 15, unless claimed. Con­ Broadway, New York City. This At the -last Deck meeting The boys here would like to gee tact U.S. Customs Seizure, Room is in regard to case of Clifton aboard the SS Florida, it was some of this letter in the LOG.) 311 Appraiser's Stores, 201 Va- Coates. THIS IS URGENT! pointed out that we got eight out rick Street, New York, N. Y. Lawrence McCullough 4. 4- 4. of the nine things we asked for. Deck Delegate Checks for the following men SS Florida Only thing we did not get was a have been held for over a year in the 4th Floor baggage room. shelf to help out the messmen, New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street but we will keep working on it. ISAAC VAN DER HOVEN They can be picked up in person (They got it.—Ed.) Please contact Mr. J. J. Zarza, or, if an address is .forwarded, 271 Washington Street, Brooklyn, the check will be sent out by As we are going into drydock N. Y., or call MAin 4-1000. Im­ soon, we will have an aircondimail. If not claimed within a portant. tioning system first on the repair reasonable period they will be S. 4. S. list. Meanwhile the Deck Dele^ returned to the companies. ROBERT MYERS gate is instructed to see the Port I Felix Brincat (Pacific Tankers); Your mother, Mrs. Jean Can Adam Llewellyn (Waterman); Captain about getting the fan in , To the Editor: toni, would like you to get in Lester Hodges (Overlakes Freight the motor reversed to bring in • This is to let you know that touch with her. Her address Corp.); Johannes Hals (Pacific air. , I have been receiving the SEA­ 199 Bay 17th Street, Brooklyn Tankers); J. F. Keen (Pacific FARERS LOG every week. I AGAINST TRANSFERS N. Y. These pigeon» evidently rec­ Greyhound Lines)? Peter Venizawant to thank you for making 4> 4> los (South Atlantic); Charles N. ognize a good feeder when We also held discussion on the available this fine source of maJOSEPH SCHUMSKY Harding (American Pacific); Rob­ they see one. They had a royal practice of giving away our ships terial, as there are a few seaYour wife asks that you get ert A. Statham (South Atlantic); time when Otto Preussler to foreign countries. We need men around who are anxious to in touch with her at once. Very Don. Dalligan (South Atlantic); (Uncle Otto). Steward aboard them ourselves. A country's learn about a good Union, important. Charles W. Cotton (Delta Line.) the Felix Grundy, gave chow greatness depends largely on its| call in Piazza San Marco, dur­ merchant marine. History shows = 4. t 4 4 4unions, FRANCIS A. FAVREAU ing visit to Venice. that all wars are won or lost by way they get kicked around CHARLEY FOSTER Also the Get in touch with Frank Kelly ^isu presenting their beefs to "Venice is a place to have sea transportation. Get in touch with Gerard Catholic Maritime Club, 485 Rault, attorney, American Bank a good time." Otto writes. giving away of our ships makes • dispatchers and patrolmen, West 22nd Street, New York Building, New Orleans, Louisi­ "Young and old. we sure had trained seamen quit the sea and > in time of war we are short of ^ have told them of the conCity. ana. This is urgent. Your state­ a great time during our long good seamen. ditions aboard SIU ships when 4. 4. 4 ment is needed in the case of stay here." they are in port, at sea and. at RICHARD S. BAKER Charles Spencer who was on the The Grundy is bound for its There are a few things about aji. times. I have pointed out Your wife wishes you to get Seatrain New Orleans when you home port in Savannah and the ship I would like to point that an SIU ship is a clean ship in touch with her. were Ship's Delegate in Novem­ is scheduled to arrive around out. Shipping is fairly good for'g^d always will be. I have also ber 1947. 4. 4. 4. June 14. the SS Florida, in spite of told them of the way the SIU EMERY D. CROWELL rumors to the contrary. Over Qy^r all the other unions, Your wife has arrived from per cent on deck are full book the highest scales in wages in England, and wishes you to get members. Many of our men are | j^aj-itime history. in touch with her immediately real oldtimers, with very low' They thought that I was liahdat Mrs. Sarah Crowell, Apt. 1-E, book numbers. ing them a .line. But when I 134 West 66th St., New York The Deck Department has been | showed them the LOG they just City. Phone number is ENdicott To the Editor: of specific endorsements, or com­ getting excellent cooperation , stood with open mouths. 2-9140. bine the two. from the Engine Delegate, SpeThey said they never got anyIn reading the April 30 issue die Atwell, a very good Union thing like that out of their un­ Would not this change I have of the LOG, I enjoyed the splen­ mentioned tend to inspire the man. Also from Stewards Dele-' ions, did news of the various progres­ members to obtain additional en­ gate Major Costello, who has a Then when the issue of March sive activities of the Seafarers dorsements in order to register habit of getting things done. 112 came—well that was it. The^ SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. International Union and its mem­ in the "all ratings" classification? I just couldn't get over the new SIU REPRESENTATION William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 bers, and of the other AFL affili­ This, in turn, would ease the I wage scales and the victory the BOSTON 276 State St. About every week we see the siU had won. shortage of rated men the var­ ates, notably the UFE. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 ^ ious halls are continually ask­ representative from the Tampa | GALVESTON 308Vj—23rd St. I noticed in that issue where ing for through the LOG. Hall, who helps us iron things glU member. But I just Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 our good friend Joe Algina in out and brings us the latest help telling other seaMOBILE 1 South Lawrence St.» - UNION BASIS • Union news. victory which the Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 his New York shipping report, The first basic pripciple-of • our NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. proposes a change in the ship­ I am glad to say we always get, Seafarers International Union E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112 6113 Union is the Union hiring hall, our SEAFARERS LOGS on time has won after they told me -of ping rules, wherein a member NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. with shipping based on the ro­ and with the Union aid our pay­ the way they were being pushed Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 of the Black Gang should not be tary system, which the member­ offs come off well, with no around. I just couldn't help butNORFOLK ;.. 127-129 Bank St. allowed to register as "all ratship stands ready at all times trouble at all. feel sorry for the way they are PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. mSs." Instead, it is proposed, he to protect by hitting the bricks. treated. We are all cheered to see our Uoyd Gardher, Agent Poplar 5-1217 should pick one rating, regard­ The hiring hall and rotary sys­ SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St, less of how many endorsements John J. Davey. tem, which have proved so very ! organizing drive meeting with Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 he has, and register and ship such success and new companies San Francisco 4 successful and effective ift the SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon in that capacity? past would be impaired if tbe Sat Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Let us not impede the pro­ proposal offered by our good Clurles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 brother were put into effect. TAMPA1809-1811 N. Franklin St. gress being made by the Union Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 and membership by inserting in­ / Here is an example that could The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ the shipping rules any be an every day occurrence un­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. to farers International Union is available to all members who wish HAnover 2-2784 changes that will have definite der the proposed change: to have it sent to their home free of charge' -for the enjoyment o£ SECRETARY-TREASURER demoralizing effect in the En­ A member with endorsements Paul Hall gine Department that might ul­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION timately result from any such as Junior Engineer, Deck Engin­ the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Lindsey Williams eer, Oiler, Fireman, and Water" change. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS tender is registered as Deck En­ SIU branch for this purpose. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SDU EFFICIENT CREWS gineer and has been on the Joseph Volpian beach two or three weeks. He hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, It has always been, and al­ SUP goes broke (as does happen to which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 - HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. ways will be, the policy of the seamen) and he decides to take Phone 58777 Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. SIU to man its contracted ships • PORTLAND HI W. Burnside St. an Oiler's or Fireman's job. He with efficient and capable meniBeacon 4336 is a qualified man by virtue of PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif. 257 6th St. bers. his endorsements. And he is Phone 2599 The privilege of obtaining en­ broke. To the Editor; T SAN FRANCI.SCO .. .59 Clay St, -fe.4. Douglas 25475 dorsements is open to all Engine Is this man to be made to I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thei SEATTLE 86 Seneca'St. Department men with initiative sleep on the park bench and go Main 0290 and the necessary experience. So address below: hungry, while the job goes to WILMINGTON. ..... .440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 why penalize the men who have some other member registered the endorsements and are cap­ Name as' Oiler and FWT, with a ship­ able of performing the various BUFFALO....... 10 Exchange St. duties required in the engine ping card much lower than his? Street Address Cleveland 7391 When this happens, who will CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 92nd St. room?want the unpleasant duty of ex­ Phone: Essex 2410 As a counter-proposal, I offer State City plaining Paragraphs three and CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. that a member must have six or Main 0147 ten of the preamble to our Cona DETROIT 1038 Third St. more endorsements, excluding Signed ... stitution and Sections two and Cadillac 6857 Wipers m o^er to register m ,„e„ty-two of the Shipping rales DULUTH . .B31 W. Michigan St. "all rating." 6v. as a pre-requi® Book No. ; Melrose 4110 site to registering as "all ratings' TOLEDO.'..... i.......615 Summit St. William D. Haxrell , Garfield 2112 you could require any number PERSONALS Member Says Union Wins Stun Rivals Multiple Job Registration Has Advantages, He Feels SlU HALLS Notice To All SIU Members • Gt. Lakes District i#.; : • �Page Sixteen |u.. ti lU I m T HE S E AF ARERS LOG Friday. May 28. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief BALTIMORE — Chairman Wil­ report on Calmar and Ore liam Rentz, 26445; Recording SecSteamship companies' contracts. zeiary Ben Lawson. 894; Reading Motion by R. Carter, 167, that Clerk A1 Stansbury. 4883. Agent send, a wreath to funeral Regular order of business sus­ PORT REG. REG. • REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL of late Brother Phil Acrees, who pended to allow members to be DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED died in Seattle, May 10. S> • obligated. Minutes of all branch Boston (No Figures Available) BOSTON—Chairman H. Cashmeetings accepted with exception New York 195 244 206 645 185 232 161 578 of last motion in New Orleans' Philadelphia 89 54 59 202 50 32 24 106 man, 40363; Recording Secretary proceedings. Trial committee's Baltimore 249 84 97 430 168 119 87 374 E.-'Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk S. report of charges and findings Norfolk 140 86 59 285 29 31 12 72 Mancino, 31208. Minutes of previous meetings against two men read. Reports of Savannah 58 41 24 123 68 ' 41 38 147 in, other branches read and ac­ the Agent and Patrolmen read Tampa 26 36 20 82 6 8 6 20 and accepted. A special commit­ Mobile 84 98 91 273 37 .108 105 250 cepted, with exception of motion tee delivered its report on the New Orleans 202 163 145 510 157 131 147 435 carried to non-concur with Mo­ Election of trial findings of the 1946 Strike Clear­ Galveston 97 73 50 220 63 54 45 162 bile report. ance Committee. Motion carried San Juan 14 5 6 . 25 15 4 7 26 committee to hear charges of dis­ to accept recommendation for fil­ Grand Total 1,154 884 767 2,795 778 761 632 2,170 orderly conduct in Union Hall made against member. Posting ing of report. Motion carried to NOTE: A&G meiT shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. J of financial reports. Agent and have coffee available in the HaU. ! Patrolman reports read and ac­ Following a minute's silence in cepted. Committee elected to memory of departed Brothers, a general discussion was opened i which opened officially at to- eluding those in transit, but shipping had picked up consider­ pass on requests of members • under Good and Welfare. There night's meeting. Financial re­ turnover rate is down as more ably, although plenty of men in wishing to be excused from atr men are staying on ships. The all ratings were stiU registered.|tendance. Motion carried to have were 405 members in attendance. ports and minutes of previous Branch meetings read and ac­ SS Florida will be back in service Hard to forecast shipping for .shipping hours revert to two calls on May 28. Two ships loading, immediate future. Several good |a day when shipping is slow, NORFOLK — Chairman M. cepted, except for non-concurpayoffs and sign-ons. Standby^Trial committee announced reBu*rnVine.l2l77 Reco7din7secre".'|rence with Mobile proceedings. a third expected. X % t jobs helped during slow period, suits of hearing. One minute of tary Ben Rees. 95; Reading Clerk'Port Agent Sheppard spoke on MOBILE —Chairman J. Mor­ Agent said. Accepted Negotiat- silence in memory of departed Earl Congleton. 4696. ' role of New Orleans in growth „„ ^ . , of SIU. He stated that by Mon- rison. 34213; Recording Secretary ing Committee's report on Cal- brother, Fol owing reading of financial James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk mar and Ore. Decided to eiect 4. 4, 4. reports, Minutes of other Branch ^ H. J. Fischer, 59. committee with Agent as chairNEW YORK—Chairman J. P. rneetmgs were read and accepted ^ Minutes of all ports read and man to iron out shipping pro- shuler. 101; Recording Secretary In the Agents and^tro man a P ceremonies took place at accepted. Agent's report heard cedures. Patrolman's report ac- r. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk report, It was pointed out tha representatives and accepted. Agent revealed cepted. Secretary's Treasurer's j. Parker, 27692. shipping in his port IS now at speaking, that Alcoa would be making report accepted. Four men Minutes of previous meetings an all-time low^ All incommg 3.,,,, Donnels, AFL Or- Mobile company headquarters obligated. Voted to file minutes other Branches read and acships have been diverted to other and 90 percent of Alcoa ships, of SS Governor Bibbs until ship- cepted. Motion presented to have ports This situation is at- S including passenger liners, would pays off. Minute of silence for men register for one job only. tribu ed to political maneuvering cooperate in making pay off in Mobile. Agent also Brothers lost at sea. Under discussion it was pointed in Washington and in shipping celebration, which announced that Waterman plan­ out that men registering for all 4 4 . circles ,,overr-export coal r n .u J !-•licenses, X was to follow the regular meet- ned to get nine new ships which GALVESTON — Chairman W. ratings have advantage over ERP allocations and shipments. . xucx -11 uI • ffv nr mg. Agent announced that all would crew up in Mobile. Agent Brightwell, 7279; Recording Sec-' members with only two or three Also responsibie is a shuffling « said that once all the money for retary Keith Alsop, 7311; Read- endorsements. The motion was move by the operators to geyhe ^ ^ the Marshall Plan was appro­ ing Clerk J. Byrd, 34683. jseen as a means of enabling a government to change the harej„. priated there should be a lot of Motion carried to accept alLnian to ship out faster now that boat set-up hack to the cost-plus .yj ^g wUl ships added to SIU companies. minutes of other Branches ex-1 there are no more shipboard probasis used during the war. As possibly im-1 Patrolmen's and Dispatcher's re- cept Mobile, and_ to hold over to motion or transfers. Several men a direct result. It was atated all are'porto accepted. Voted to send new business the minutes of spoke in favor of the motion. are oa s IP® "i u' .,,m.rl pending in this port. Under new floral wreath to funeral of Puerto Rico. Agent's, Patrol- The motion carried. Another 1 ing por , . business, membership unani- Brother Maples, killed in an acci- man's and Dispatcher's reports' motion carried calling for the back to the Maritime Commis^ ^ dent. Voted to pressure for a accepted. -Motion carried ta ac-'previous motion to go into effect sion and sent up the river to the / ^ , • . .a •- Secretary-Treasurer on finances, 40-hour week in maritime laws, ^^d to extend a vote of immediately, with the provision boneyard or .i , . , .7given , . X to • foreign X ! progress andJ generali condition of All charges to be referred to thanks to the negotiating com- , that men who have already countries. In the latter instance, | „ .i, x„„^ 1 J -J xu A • I the Union. Several Brothers took committee, trial committee to be mittee for work done on Calmar registered in all ratings be al­ they are loaded with American; j r,1 ...,,1 wa,i , •, J • • J- X 1 !the deck under Good and Wei- elected the following day. Nine and Ore contracts. Following lowed to retain that status for cargoes and sailed immediately. xi, „ , xj„ii . X XI X X'fare to speak on the new ,Hall, men obligated: V. Beverly, W. F. two weeks. Motion carried to Shipping IS expected to continue ^ .x.^ men obligated. Xtough , in . this X, • portX until x-i picture • X •in 1'the /progress of the SIU and the Hutter, A. Manuel, D. Dalao, D. notify people in charge of audi4 4 4 ® _. . , -o X coming negotiations. There were SAN JUAN — Chairman S. R. Hightower. New business: torium to install additional miWashington clears up. Present . x xu x- „ Colls. 21085; Recording Secretary Motion by Townsend, 31580, that crophones. Many topics of Union xu meeting were oQc at the 285 mem- 620 members at the meeting. W. Fontan. 100842; Reading S. Colls, San Juan Agent, take concern were discussed under bers. ^ 4 4 4 Clerk J. Santiago, 22354.. care of SIU business in prefer- Good and Welfare. One minute 4 4 4 I TAMPA — Not enough memMinutes of all branches ac­ ence to other meetings. Amend- of silence was observed in NEW ORLEANS — Chairman bers present for regular meeting. cepted for filing. Agent's report ment: That the Secretaiy-Treas- memory of departed Brothers, Lindsay Williams, 21550; Record- Agent called special meeting to; re7e7te7^"Agent an­ urer investigate the reason for There were 1,247 members presing Secretary Buck Stephens. 76; gigct an auditing committee. M. P S Reading Clerk Warren Wyman, Ellsworth, D. B. Carpenter and, nounced that he was continuing no meeting in San Juan last ent. his efforts to get ILA and UTM week, as there is another official I 200. J. F. Land elected. Later they together. Lots of progress re­ on the payroll who can handle Telegrams were read con- reported everything in order, ported in this matter. Shipping the job in Colls' absence. Mo­ gratulating this branch on the Agent reported shipping still quite fair despite fact that there tion, as amended, carried. | dedication of the new Hall, slow. Same number of ships in- were no actual payoffs or sign4 4 4 ons. Most ships take enough re­ SAVANNAH — Chairman C. placements to keep shipping at Starling, 6920; Recording Secre-1 fair level. Agent and Patrolman tary A. L. Fricks, 60; Reading reported number of minor beefs Clerk E. B. McAuley.-26081. settled. One man changed from The government of India ex­ States, or will confine themselves Minutes of other Branch meet­ AB to Deck Maintenance on ings accepted, except for New largely to other routes, is not pects to have a merchant fleet of (Continued from Page I) Monarch of the Seas. Man held Orleans and New York.- Voted 2,000,000 tons sailing the world's yet clear. oceans by 1955, according to re­ Of India's two big lines, Scin- higher rating and change was to non-concur with that parr^fl^er 7 of that year 6 vessels were ports from New Delhi, India's dia and the India Steamship made properly through the Hall. New Orleans minutes concerning'Po"®f TKe seventh vessel was capital. Company, Scindia already offers One man obligate^. Carried mo­ painting by all departments. Dis­ balloted on January 29, 1948, and India already has about 300,- monthly service from Now York tion that only Union members be cussion on that part of New the eighth never did vote, al­ allowed near Dispatcher's desk York minutes where Joe Algina though the Union recommended 000 tons of shipping", twice the and other east coast ports. that the crew of the Lone Jack when shoregang jobs are called. amount she had before the war. To finance further ship pur­ Special meeting called following moved that men in key ratings be voted by mail ballots. And it should come as no great not be removed from ship in WALL IS BREACHED surprise to Seafarers that the chases, possibly from Britain, the day to hear and consider Nego­ other ports for not having three greater part of the increase con­ Indian government probably will tiating Committee's report on discharges available. Feeling of Gaining the victory which has sists of war-built Victorys and establish a series of corporations Calmar and Ore contracts. Voted members present was that mo­ been won in Cities Service thus in which the government would to accept. Libertys acquired from the tion was good but should apply far is a feather in the cap of own 51 percent of the stock, priUnited States. 4 4 4 to all ports, for no port will ship the SIU. For many years the Several SIU crews delivered the public PHILADELPHIA — Chairman a rated man unless he can show company has maintained an anti­ ships to India last year, and more I the balance. The ships would L. A. Gardner, 3697; Recording that he holds the rating. Ac­ union attitude, and fired out-ofmight have gone had further then be operated by the private Secretary Bill Luth, 896; Read­ cepted rest of New York minutes. hand any man who evidenced companies. ing Clerk Ray Gates, 25128. sales of Maritime Commission Agent reported paying off three any pro-union sentiment. Indian spokesmen claim that vessels not been blocked by Minutes of all branches except ships in Charleston, two of The anti-labor wall in CS has at any one time there are about Baltimore accepted; Voted non- which went to the boneyard. been breached, and no matter Congress this past ''winter. 70,000 Indian seamen on the high concurrence with Baltimore on Also reported phjgress toward what happens now, it is only a NOT CLEAR Whether Indian ships will com­ seas. But about 80 percent of bringing clearance committee up obtaining a new Hall at 2 Aber- matter of time before the entire pete heavily with American ships them are under other flags than on charges. Agent's report heard corn Street. Motion carried to. fleet will be organized under th^ and accepted. Agent reported accept negotiating committee's banner of the Seafarers. by frequent runs to the United India^. A&G Shipping From May 4 To May 18 |l-I Pp. • \i India Plans Enlarged Fleet •• SIU Contests NLRB Ruling On OS Case � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource May 28, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 22 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS CONTESTS NLRB DECISION FOR-CERTIFACTION IN CS FLEET SHIPMATES' TESTIMONY HEWLP TO WIN ACQUITAL FOR YOUTZY MEBA CONVENTION REJECTS CIO RADIO OPERATORS SIU CHARGED WITH 'UNFAIR' ACT FOR RESPECTING LONGSHORE LINE MOBILE SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY;PORT PASSENGER SHIPS MONKEYSHINES COST PRANKSTER MUCHO BANANAS PORT SAVANNAH EXPECTS BOOST WHEN SHIPS JOIN GYPSUM RUN LOSS OO 170 HOURS OVERTIME A TOUGHT LESSON PHILADELPHIA FINALLY GET WEEK OD GOOD SHIPPING,FOR A CHANGE CHANGE IN NEW YORK SHIPPING BRINGS ABUNDANCE OF JOBS WILLIE MAPLES DIES IN MOBILE AUTO CRACK-UP SHIPPINH IS STILL GOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS UNIONISTS JOIN SEAFARERS IN OPENING'FINEST LABOR HALL IN SOUTH' NEW ORLEANS IS GROWING AS DEEP SEA PORT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/28/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log