http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/227fe078558a00dff258be842ea3dccf.PDF 1b1da0708e0e8e14fd24946aa8914af0 PDF Text Text CCA Threatens 50% Rule Paul G. Hoffman, chief of the Economic Cooperation Adminis­ tration, has threatened to scuttle a large portion of the U.S. mer­ chant marine by diverting Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo shipments to foreign vessels, unless Amer­ ican operators meet "competitive rates" by Jan. 1. ^ In a letter to Senator Styles Bridges, chairman of the Con­ gressional "watchdog" committee, Hoffman said lie would ignore the Congressional mandate that ~§i5^ percent of MafsnairT'lan sup­ plies should be shipped in Amer­ ican bottoms, if his terms aren't met by the shipowners. Hoffman gave as a reason for^ his ultimatum a differential in the rates, particularly on coal shipments, charged by U.S. ship­ pers as compared with foreign shippers. Shipping On West Coast Is Resumed Official Organ, AfUmtie & Golf DUtrUt, Seafarers IntemaUonal Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORKj N. Y„ FRIDAY. DECEMBER W. 1948 No. 50 AFL MARITIME WORKERS HAIL BRITISH CREW MONOPOLY DRIVE The reason for this differential was exposed recently by Grenville Mellen of the Maritime Commission as a manueuver on the part of foreign operators to drive American ships from the trade. On his return from a survey of Marshall Plan countries, Mel­ len revealed that foreign ship operators have deliberately de­ pressed their rates to show ECA officials and Congress that Amer­ ican rates are high and that the SO-50 provision should be aban­ doned. The Commissioner said that once American ships were fprced out, foreign carriers would en­ joy .a virtual monopoly and would soon raise their rates as high or higher than, present American charges. , He'offered as evidence of the deliberate rate depression the $6;85 per ton offered by foreign ships in the coal trade to FrancQ. They could not have possibly made a profit at these rates, the Commissioner charged, since not . less than $9 a ton would bring an'adequate return. Members of unions affiliated with AFL Maritime Trades Department exchange greetings with Queen Elizabeth seamen after dockside demonstration in appreciation of latter's refusal to sail the vessel out of Southampton last month during strike of International Longshoremen's Association. Rousing welcome was staged for the Liz's crew when the giant liner arrived at her New York pier last Monday night. MTD Welcomes Queen Liz Crew NEW YORK—A 200-man dele­ gation, representing the unions affiliated with the AFL Maritime Trades Department gave a rous­ ing welcome to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth when the British liner docked here late Monday night. The dockside demonstration was staged by the New York Port Council of the MTD in ap­ preciation of the action taken by the British seamen during the re­ cent strike of the AFL Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Associa­ tion. With New York and other East Coast ports completely tied up by ILA strike, the Cunard White SIU FOUGHT Star Line succeeded in diverting The provision that 50 percent a number of its vessels to the ,of all relief goods to Europe are Canadian port of Halifax. to be shipped in American ves­ TAKE ACTION sels was inserted in the Foreign The attempt to send , the Queen Assistance Act of 1948 after it Elizabeth there failed, "however, was vigorously fought for by when the crew of.the giant pas­ several organizations, including senger ship, on board in South­ the Seafarers International ampton, voted to recognize the Union. American longshoremen's beef The Seafarers pointed out to Congress that failure to enact the and refused to sail until the 50-50 provision would seriously strike was settled. As the Elizabeth was being impair the strength of the Amer­ moored the MTD delegation held ican merchant marine and would create widespread imemployment liigh scores of placards express­ among this nation's maritime ing thanks for the assistance from aciross the ocean. workers. Obviously greatly pleased with In his criticism of Hoffman's the cordial welcome, the Eliza­ threatened blow at U. S. ship­ beth crew selected a delegation ping, Commissioner Mellen said of its own to go ashore and that the American merchant fleet thank the American waterfront must have continued guarantee unions for the stirring. display. that it will get its share of MarAfter greetings were . ex­ shalT Plan shipping "or we will changed, Steve Cardullo,' A&G again become a second-rate mari­ SIU Headquarters Representa­ time power..." tive, thanked the British crew­ U. S. shipping, he said, has al­ men in behalf of the ILA and ready suffered considerably in other MTD unions. the past 15 months due to a lack "Your action gained the admir­ of business. ation of unioii members through­ out the United States and the world," he told them. "We also pledge our full sup­ port to you in the future, should you take action to improve your wages and working conditions," he said. The morning following the de­ monstration, a group of men from the British liner, headed by Bonnie Regan, of the Elizabeth's Stewards Departments, visited Atlantic and Gulf District Head­ quarters, 51 Beaver Street. The {Jlizabeth seamen, all uiembers of the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain, were taken on a tour of the building. They showed keen interest in the organization's facilities and in the rotary shipping procedure. Before leaving for their ship, several of the men took copies of the SHEARERS LOG, which they said they intended to dis­ tribute to their shipmates. Participating in the previous night's welcoming of the Eliza­ beth crew were, in addition to the ILA, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU, The Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Radio Officers Union, the United Ma­ rine Division of the ILA, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the American Merchant Marine Staff Officers Association, the Purser's union. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping activity up and down West Coast ports was rapidly approaching normal as the settlement of the 97-day strike sent seamen and longshoremen back to work. An estimated 30,000 men were getting back on their jobs in all Pacific ports, all of which had been struck except Tacoma, Washington. Strikers returning to work in­ cluded the CIO longshoremen. Marine Cooks and Stewards, Rado Operators and the independ­ ent Marine Firemen. Their strike ended last Friday but a threat­ ened jurisdictional dispute be­ tween the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the CIO Longshore­ men delayed resumption of work. The jurisdictional clash cen­ tered about stevedoring work which the AFL seamen had been handling on coastal steam­ ers and which appeared to be threatened by the new contract between th^ longshoremen and the Pacific American Steamship Association, employer represen­ tatives. However, the SUP subsequent­ ly received a written guarantee from an official of the employ­ ers' group stating that the SUP members would continue to get the stevedoring work in ques­ tion and that the new employerCIO contract had not injured their rights. Under the formula which re­ sulted in the strike settlement, the terms of the contracts with the CIO union have been guar­ anteed by the national office of the CIO, and by the Employers Council. Both parent organiza­ tions have agreed to withhold support in the event of contract violations. The West Coast strike began on September 3 when an 80-day federal injunction expired. Throughout the strike period the operators took the stand of refus­ ing to bargain with unions which had not signed non-communist affidavits. This dodge was aimed at Bridges' longshoremen and the Marine Cooks and Stewards. The shipowners, however, re­ versed their stand when the presidential election upset scut­ tled their hopes of breaking the West Coast unions after the first of the year. Part of the welooming committee as they lined the docks vrith messages of thanks to the Cunard ship's crew. Placards also proclaimed MTD's promise of support should British need it in any future beefs for wages and working conditions. �Page Two THE SEAEA R ER S LO G T^^j.hS^^vobn 10, 1940 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NOMH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District 'Afiiliated with the 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 Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. ~ 267 International Cooperation The cause of international waterfront- solidarity got a heartening boost last Moriday night, when the seven unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor's Maritime Trades Department gave a rousing welcome ! to the crew of the Queen Elizabeth on the vessel's arrival in New York. The AFL maritime workers were out oh the docks r to show the British lads that their refusal to sail the giant passenger ship out of Southampton during the International Longshoremen's Association strike, last month, deserved a show of thanks. By their action the Elizabeth seamen stymied attempts cf the Cunard line to divert its prize ship to Halifax and thus avert the effect of the East Coast longshore strike. What makes the Elizabeth crew's action particularly impressive is the fact that, although maritime workers of various countries have previously given pledges of support to striking unions of other nations, the British seamen took an active and effective stand. They took a militant stand—a stan,d which the SIU, whose history is studded with a record of militancy, was one of the first to recognize as a display of sound water­ front trade unionism. The Liz crewmen's action, acknowledged the other night by the MTD, bodes well for the future of seamen everywhere. Hospital Patients Knifing American Shipping A full scale fight is now being waged in Washington Over the announcement by Paul Hoffman, EGA Admin­ istrator, that the 50-50 division of EGA cargoes between U.S. and foreign ships will end this month unless Ameri­ can shippers reduce their rates to the level of foreign These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, operators' charges. as repbiriea by the Pert Agents. These Brothers find time hanging The battle, once thought won when Congress, in heavily on their hands. Do What you can to cheer them up by setting up the plan, overrode the wishes -of the State writing to them. Department to bypass American shipping. in favor of SAVANNAH MABlNE HOSP. A. THIBODAUX foreign operators, has flared up again as a result of J. HARRIS MURRAY A. PLYLEE J. WATLER Hoffman's ultimatum of lower your standards or get out. A. C. McALPIN N. ROMANO Shipping operators, maritime unions and the Mari­ PHILIP SARKUS J. B. MARTIN A. ROBICHAUD time Commission, thunderstruck by Hoffman's arbitrary A. BAUM » » threat, which clearly violates the intent of Congress, are BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL S. LeBLANC E. LOOPER shaping up their defense for the battle which may decide NORMAN J. MOORE L. MIXON VIC MILAZZO the future of the American Merchant Marine. J. BRANDdN JOHN J. GEAGAN Hoffman, in effect, has asked that American stand­ JOSEPH E. GALLANT X s i' ards of wages, working conditions and safety regulations STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL be abandoned. The SIU, along with the others, refuses NEW ORLEANS MARINE HOSP. A. CASTILLO J. C. BLAKE to bow to the whim of this ex-auto magnate. If nothing J. N. HULL W. HUNT else, elementary economics should show Hoffman how S. C. FOREMAN A. N. LIPARI R. F. WENDT .wrong he is. As long as international trade has been in R. MALDONADO J. McNEELY existence differences have existed in rates, wages and J. ASHURST J. TUTWILER standards. A. NORMAN J. DENNIS J. GULLSTEIN P. L. SAHUQUE As long as conditions are not the same the world D. O'ROURKE C. VINCENT over, steps must be taken to protect the American stand­ H. R. KREUTZ N. S. LARSSON ard of living. We hope other countries will eventually 0. R. ROTZ C. nSHER N raise theirs to our level; we refuse, however, to lower G. O'ROURKE T, VELEZ J. N. WOOD ours. O. HOWELL M. J. litJCAS V. P. SALLING3 Elementary economics it is, but when a businessman E. C. EATON H. C. MURPHY goes shopping for cheaper men and ships he doesn't con­ A. WARD N. H. •LUlfDQtJiST sider the long range consequences of unemployment, ship J. L. GREENE » BAtTlMORE MARINE HOSP. lay-ups and heavy relief rolls—all eventual government J. MAHONEY Tl. FREY burdens. He sees only a way to do something as cheaply W. L. RICE R. N. KELLY ^ C. GASKiNS as possible. He's bargain hunting at the expense of G. GASE P. PEREZ thousands of American seamen. J. FlT^SIMMd^S G. MALdNEY Men Now h The Merme Hospitak •J,;:'--,-: When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos' pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) M. R. KENAN R. MOACK F. BECKER R. PURCELL C. SIMMONS J. CHIORRA J. D. CARROLL E. C. BLOSSER J. L. MILLER E. C. LAWSON R. WATERS X i X GALVESTON HOSPITAL NICK NIKANDER J. GIVENS R. HUTCHINS If'•L. McKRANE ![ ' C. ATHERIVE T S. ZEIRLER :i. ' ^ ^ MOBILE MARINE HOSP. 4 R. C. DAVIDSON W. W. RICHARDSON , ^ W. R. ROSS 4-t C. E. GLOVER D. MCDOWELL • • • .'T J. -JOHNSON C. HAFNER �Friday, Pacdiaber 111 tM8 THE SEAFARERS LOG AFL TRANSIT WORKERS TBANK SEAFARERS FOR AW ATFIUATKO WITH& AMKMICAM PSOKPATIOM OF CA»0I9> MBW YORK FTATC rcOKRATlON OF LAROO. CKNTRAU TRAOKR AMD LAOOR COUNCIL OF ORBATCR NEW YORK AND VfCfNITV FmtMfcr: DBIINARO O. f^ROfHY ••DRDTAnY-TABAAONM* OUtTAV 4* MORNDMCCR AM MUN»C I 268 WEST Page Three New Ruling Leaves Permit Te Ship Out Up To Local Boards A special bulletin issued by the National Headquarters of Selective Service on November 12, makes the following clarifica­ tions affecting merchant seamen: ROOM IBM 26,1948. LOCAL BOARD MEMORANDUM NO. 10 Mr.Paul Hall, Seo'y.Treas* Seafarers International Union of North America. 61 BAarer Street, Hew Xbrk City 4, ISSUED: NOVEMBER 12, 1948 ' , ' f • Bear Sir and Brother:I hare, for soma time, wanted to eaprees, through you, the thanlcs of our local union to your organlxatloA for the aesletanoe rendered ua. four organization has been ^raotorlzed se the "Brotherhood of the Sea". However^ a more aoourato statenent night be "Brotherhood". I night alB» add that we are grateful, not only for what aid you hawO' given us, but for the fraternal and oooperative attitude displayed by members of your union, particularly youreelf. Willi wameet regards, I remain. Fraternally yours. President, oetu:163. The above leiler from. Bernard Brophy.. President of Local 380. expresses the AFL Transit Workers' appreciation of SIU support during a recent organizing drive. SUBJECT: PERMIT TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES—REGIS­ TRANTS WHOSE REGULAR OCCUPATIONS REOUIRE DEPARTURE FROM UNITED STATES. 1. Consideration To Be Given to Registrant's Normal Occupa­ tion.—Xa) In the exercise of its authority to issue a Permit of the Local. Board for Registrant to Depart from the United States (SS Form No. 300), the local board may consider the effect of a denial of such permit upon the registrant's ability to continue his normal gainful occupation during the period of an appeal, recon­ sideration, or pending his entry into the armed forces. (b) Whenever a registrant has been regularly and continuously engaged in an occupation, the nature of which normally has re­ quired him to depart from the United States, the request for a permit to leave the United States specifically for the purpose of engaging in his customary business or occupation should receive favorable consideration. 2. Advice to the Registrant.—Each registrant to whom a permit is issued in consideration of the conditions peculiar to his occupation should be informed of the board's purpose in issuing the permit, and should be advised to file with the board whatever evidence he or his employer desires the board to consider in finally determining his classification. LEWIS B. HERSHEY, Director. Marine Hespitals And The Merchant Seaman By JOSEPH VOLPIAN In this and recent issues of the LOG pictures have appeared il­ lustrating some of the work the government doctors are doing in the U.S. Maritime Hospital, which are operated by the Hos­ pital Division of the U.S. Public Health Service. It is therefore appropriate at this time to say a few words about tlie legal con­ ditions under which a seaman is eligible for medical treatment. The Marine Hospital system was established by act of Con­ gress one hundred and fifty years ago last July for the re­ lief of sick and disabled seamen. However, since the govern­ ment cannot be expected to pick up the medical tab for everybody who ever made a run down the river and back, the administra­ tors of the hospitals have had to devise rules for admission. These rules are fairly liberal^ and the SIU is pressing constantly to have them improved still further. PANAMANIAN EVEN ijj •t. • Eligible for medical treatment at a U.S. Marine Hospital are seamen employed aboard vessels registered, enrolled or licensed under U.S. maritime laws, except canal boats in the coastal trade. The government, playing safe,, adds that to be eligible a man must be primarily engaged in the care, preservation or navigation ®f a ship, or working aboard in ttie service of those engaged in Hie care, preservation or naviga­ tion. In addition, the hospitals treat seamen employed on govern­ ment-operated ships except those of. the Army apd Navy, whose sick and injured personnel go to military institutions. Also elig­ ible for the Marine Hospitals are seamen f-rom foreign flag ships owned or operated by U.S. citi­ zens, which must be a boon to a lot of guys sailing under the col­ ors of Honduras and Panama. The Marine Hospitals- and re­ lief stations provide medical, surgical and dental care along with hospitalization. Artificial limbs and eyes, special shoes and other orthopedic and dental ap­ pliances are supplied, when nec­ essary, but the government does not supply eye glasses. (Seafar­ ers requiring eye glasses are ad­ vised to look into the Union Op­ tical Plan in New York.) In cer­ tain emergencies, the govern­ ment pays for private medical treatment. To obtain treatment, a seaman must have a minimum of 60 days aboard a ship, and must apply for the service within 90 days af­ ter leaving a ship. The 60 days of sailing can be broken into shorter periods, however, if no more than 60 days elapse be­ tween any twp periods. A man proves the 60 days with a certi­ ficate from the ship's master. The 90-day eligibility period can be extended if a man has not changed his occupation, and has been prevented from shipping because of poor economic condi­ tions in the industry. The SIU is pressing for a greater exten­ sion of this period. If a man is- injured or taken sick aboard a ship, the Marine Hospitals waive the 60-day sail­ ing requirement. But in a foreign port responsibility falls to the company. PRO AND CON For the past three years, the LOG. has. been running articles and letters by the membership pro and con the Marine Hospi­ tals. In general the pros have far outweighed the cons, especi­ ally in the past year. These expressions of member­ ship opinion have formed the Basis for Union action on the hospitals, which is the democrat­ ic, SIU way of doing things. Despite the fact that most re­ ports on the hospitals have been favorable, there are occasio.nal abuses. The SIU has straightened out more than one doctor overimpressed by , his own import­ ance. The authorities in Wash­ ington always respond speedily to SIU complaints. There is no such thing as per­ fection, and-the staffs of Marine Hospitals are subject to normal human frailities. Nevertheless, they are doing an excellent job by and large. Meanwhile, the SIU will continue to bring pres­ sure foi- even greater improve­ ments. This means that all Seafarers within the draft age are to keep in touch with their draft boards as much as possible, notify them of the nature of their occupation and also of the fact that they will be going to sea from time to time. In writing the draft board, give them the nature of your occupation, and ask them that you be allowed a permit as pro­ vided for under this new clari­ fication. It is advised that all draft eligible members do this before shipping out. Evidence of good faith on the part of the draft registrant will go a long way towards helping him clear, up any problem he may have with his local draft board. The necessity of keeping the draft board posted at all times as to jmur whereabouts, your status as applies to shipping, the ship you are aboard and its des­ tination is important. Compli­ ance with this is, of course^ strictly up to the individual, but it is to his advantage to meet the board's requirements. Round-Up Of Maritime Happenings December 14 when the Purdue Victory sails from Vancouver, Washington. Other ships to fol­ low are the Maiden Victory and the Loyola Victory. 4- 4* 4The former Matson Line ship, Matsonia, now operating under the house flag of the Home Line, partly owned by the Panamanian Lines, will, enter passenger ser­ vice (shortly) between Genoa, Italy and the east coast of South if i The American-Hawaiian Line America. will transfer its operations from, 4. 4. if For Sale: The 2,500 ton yacht the Pacific Coast to New York on January 1. West Coast opera­ Grille, which the people of Ger­ tions will be handled through many j)resented to Adolph Hitler, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has been offered for sale for $1,Williams, Diamond 8t Company 600,000. The . greatest passenger . Waterman's Arrow Line will vessel built since the war, the resume intercoakal service on Cunard White Stai-'s 34,000 ton The Japanese Foreign Trade Council has requested the United States to bareboat charter 129 Liberty ships to Japan. The pro­ posal states that the Japanese would carry eighty percent of the cargoes originating in tho Asiatic area and fifty percent of those originating elsewhere. They claim the United States would save $147 million annual­ ly by this arrangement. Caronia, begins her shakedown cruise this week. Compass and anchor tests will take six days, following which she will begin speed trials on the Clyde. 4' 4' 4' A petition for a fifteen per­ cent wage increase has been pre­ sented its operators by the Na­ tional Maritime Union. If no agreement is reached with the operators in fifteen days, the dis­ pute will go to arbitrators. Also seeking a wage increase are the tugboat men -of New York. They are asking a thirty percent in­ crease and an increase in food al­ lowance from $1,25 a day to $1.76. foreign ship.s be barred from Ai-gentine waters unless Argentine vessels receive treatment equal, to that of other ships in the countries concerned. if if if Described as "floating flop­ houses" and "dump ships" while serving as emergency-class post­ war passenger ships, the C-4S: have come to be viewed in a.; more favorable light by ship op­ erators. Forty-four of the C-4 type ships were built during th& war. At present twelve are undec charter to private companies—. six to the American President Lines and three each to Ameri­ can-Hawaiian and the Seas Ship­ ping Company (Robin Line). if if if Robin has the vessels in service The Provincial Finance Minis­ (Continued on ?age 11) try. of Argentina has asked that �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG TMaj, December 10, 1848 Port Boston Needs Pumpmen For Tanker Jobs Shipping Rise Is Reported By Port Savannah By E.M. BRYANT By ERNEST B. TILLEY SAVANNAH—Shipping in this port picked up a little this week but the beach is stiU loaded down with book and permitmen. The 88 Cape Nome paid off Tuesday in Charleston and we sent 20 replacements aboard. When the 88 The Cabins came in here in transit, we had a call for six replacements. Adding these to the six men we sent to the Madaket, which paid off and headed for the gulf, we had a total of 32 men shipped for the week. For next week, we have two ships scheduled thus far, and maybe we'll get a few jobs on them. They'll certainly come in handy. In fact, the next couple of weeks look pretty good from this point. However, I think we should warn anyone planning on jump­ ing down here that it's a waste of time and good suds money, as we have more than enough men to handle the jobs, if and when anyone piles off. In the local Marine Hospital are the following members of the SIU: Murray A. Plylee, A. C. McAlpin, Philip Sarkus and A. Robichaud. Among the chief topics of con­ versation among the Seafarers on- the beach at present is the nile on transportation. We have been advising the men who have ideas on the subject to send them to the 8EAFARER8 LOG for publication, so that all hands can read their viewpoints. The oldtimers in port include Brothers J. E. Godsey, Ray Kit­ chens, R. Roddick, W. Stall, J. Rosa, J. W. Gordon, W. J. Brant­ ley, T. C. Musgrove. BOSTON—Shipping is good— damned good, in fact—for men who want to ride tankers. This favorable situation should en­ courage job-seekers, particularly Pumpmen and Electricians to head for this New England port. In the past ten days a number of tfinkers paid off and signed on in the area covered by this A&G Branch. Among these were the SS Stony Creek, American Tramp Shipping and Development Com­ pany; SS Evistar, Inter-continental Steamship Company; SS Trinity, John M. Carras, Incor­ porated; SS Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum Shipping Com­ pany, and the SS Nathaniel B. Palmer,' Palmer Shipping Cornpany. These tankers, and others that are expected to arrive shortly, are keeping the Port of Boston alive. At the present moment there is a sharp need for men to fill the jobs. Shipping in Philly Settles After Spurt By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER pico. While she was there a ' from a personal and selfish view­ couple of bookmembers in the PHILADELPHIA — The end crew performed in a way that point, I think the. membership of the International Longshoi-e- was a disgrace to the ship, her will realize that the ciu-rent rule is the only fair and wise pro­ men's strike stepped up shipping crew, and in the minds of some, cedure on transportation, since it activity here for a few days, but the Union. after all the strike-bound ships These birds got gassed up, took is intended to protect the inter­ crewed up and left, things be­ a few pokes at some of their ests of the general membership. A great deal of favorable com­ came very quiet. shipmates and broke up all kinds ment is coming this way on the It has been a case of ^1 de­ of ship's gear. And, after telling partures and almost no arrivals. the old man to go to hell, they Thanksgiving dinner put out by Since the resumption of work on threw their gear on the dock and New York Port Coimcil of the the Philly waterfront we have watched the ship sail without AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ ment at SIU Headquarters. had two payoffs. them. In the opinion of most of the The 88 Kyska came in from It is extremely unfortunate the Far East for a fast, clean that a couple'of performers like men, the various labor unions payoff. The only thing that these two think so little of their should get together in a similar threatened to foul up the Kyska Union and their Union Brothers manner more often. The labor front is fairly quiet, payoff was the presence aboard that they will endanger our or­ of a loud-mouthed phony Second ganizing program and the chance with no beefs of any size in Engineer, who considered himself •to put more ships under SIU con­ progress. And while we on local news we'd like to get this something of a bully. tracts. in: We had no trouble pointing out Their irresponsible actions Maybe we didn't have a win­ to the Waterman Steamship Cor­ could very easily jeopardize our poration that this man was a efforts in that direction—that is, ning baseball team, but by god we have a championship foot­ liability on the Kyska. The Skip­ if they were allowed to pass. ball team. Our own Philadel­ per concurred in this and bol­ TO STAND TRIAL phia Eagles have gone and done stered our contention by stating that the man definitely hindered The membership, which, in­ it again. - The pigskin toters the operation of the ship as a cidentally, is vitally interested in copped the National League title. good and happy unit. For his acquiring more jobs for all 'Sea­ Now if the amhzing A's or forthright statements we owe the farers, can rest assured that these Fightin' Phillies wiU come up Kyska's Skipper a vo'te of foul-ups will have to face a with a pennant next year, our Headquaiters trial committee on thanks. Philly sports fans will be hard charges brought against them by to talk to. DOWNING ARRIVES the ship's crew and also by the That's all for now. Be with The other payoff was the W. E. Organizing Department. Downing of the State Fuel These offenders will get a fair you next week. Until then, good Transportation Company. This 'and just trial. But, if the com­ luck, good sailing—and don't fail T-2 - tanker was only recently mittee finds the crew's charges to vote. brought under SIU contract as a are well-establishe,d, the verdict result of the efforts of our Or­ should serve as a warning to ganizing Department., potential foul-ups and performers This ship made a run to Tam- of every variety. Our membership has demon­ strated time and again that it By HARRY MELLING will not stand-for performances (Agent. Toronto and Georgian Bay District. SIU) that are injurious to the general welfare. Since the membership ALGINA TORONTO — Activity in this adopted a program of self-dis­ attempt to beat the contract, cipline, there have- been only area last week included the ar­ have been calling men out at isolated instances of such con­ rival of the SS Collier, which quarter to six, giving them fif­ duct. But we must be on guard tied-up at the Century Coal Dock. We signed on the forward teen minutes for coffee, and then at all times. turning them to. This, the Mates The pictures and stories on the crew. believe, relieves them from various marine hospitals appear­ Visits were made to the SS granting rest periods equal to ing in the SEAFARERS LOG Winnepeg and the SS Fernie, the time worked. They're wrong. make very interesting reading which are to leave shortly for If the Mate calls S gang out and have been the subject of tie-up in Hamilton, Ontario. before six o'clock, regardless of On December 4, Brother considerable discussion around what they do until six o'clock, here. There is no marine hos­ Thomas and myself proceeded to rest periods equal to the time Midland and Port McNichol worked must be granted. That's pital in the Port of Philadelphia. where we boarded the following The men are generally sent by what the contract says, so hold the Public Health Service to ships: SS Lemoyne, SS Donnathem to it. either Baltimore or New York. cona, SS J. A. France and SS My other bit of j.wing is However, in emergencies, sea­ Westrnount. about the Patrolmen. Here in We pointed out., to the crewNew York they sign-on and pay­ men requiring hospitalization are members that it would be to admitted to St. Agnes' Hospital off ships and, whenever possible, their advantage to complete pay­ in this city where the govern­ they visit the ships to straight­ ment, of dues to March 1949 so ment maintains a ward for such en out beefs which arise while they could receive priority in cases. Seldom do we have any­ the ship is in port. obtaining berths for the Spring one there, but when we do we If the beef is a legitimate one outfitting, since we hold power visit them reguarly. We can re­ and can't be handled aboard ship of attorney for replacement of port that the chow and the by the crew, we'll try to get a the crews ^^hen the ships are treatment in this hospital is very Patrolman down. Sometimes, outfitting. however, this isn't always pos­ good. "ibe debate continues hot and These crews were informed sible. heavy on the transportation rule. that freeloaders are definitely In cases where a Patrolman It appears that a number of men out and that December would be can't make the ship to settle the beef, the delegates should get who were opposed to th5 rule at the deadline for the payment of a group together to present the the outset are changing their dues. Obviously, none of the minds and are favoring retention men wants to be classed as a beef at the Hall. freeloader and they are paying There's no reason why a beef of the rule as it' now stands. up. can't be squared away here just FAIR FOR ALL We hope; that all Port Agents as easily as aboard the ship. It I believe that after considering is a little bit of an imposition all angles and studying the ques­ and Patrolmen in the Canadian to make a trip down here. But tion thoroughly, the membership District can similarly impre'ss when a lot of. ships are signing will vote to keep the rule now the crews , in their areas so that we can line up the membership on or paying off.it's one sure in effect. way of getting the beef settled Except for those guys who 100 percent by the time the right away. think of the problem strictly spring season rolls around. New York Gets Temporary Boost By JOE NEW YORK—The end of the West Coast strike and the set­ tlement of the East Coast Long­ shoremen's beef point to good shipping here this week. The resumption of coastwise sailings made for the crewing of several ships out of this port. Rated men especially found the week's activity to their liking. There's no doubt but that this is only a temporary boost and will slacken off shortly, but while it's here we intend to en­ joy it. The week's breakdown for payoffs and sign-ons runs some­ thing like this: Payoffs: Oberlin Victory, Legion Victory, Isth­ mian; Julesburg, Terminal Tank­ ers; Bull Run, Sag Harbor Cor­ poration; Chrysanthy Star, In­ tercontinental. The Bull Run had a good payoff after a three months trip; the Chrysanthy Star was out only fifteen days. Sign-ons: Robin Kettering, Ro­ bin Mowbray, Robin Line; Al­ coa Patriot, Alcoa; Governor .Graves, Waterman; St. Augus­ tine Victory, Isthmian. In addi­ tion to the ships signed on in this port, replacements were sent aboard a good number of vessels here in transit. Other than that brief report on shipping, there is little to pass along this week. A few comments on shipboard prob­ lems and I'll sign off. On some ships Mates, in an Toronto Cloars Deck For The Coining Year NEWCOMERS All of these tankers are rela­ tively newly-contracted compan­ ies and the jobs they bring to the membership represent the fruits of our Organizing Depart­ ment's hard-driving efforts over the past months. It is very important that these ships be crewed with capable SIU crews who know the score. Since they are all newcbmess un-^ der our banner, it is an excellent opportunity for good Union men to break them iq proper SIU style. By doing a first-rate Union job now, we can be sure the cor­ rect pattern will be set. There are, of course, competent crews aboard these ships now and there are men around here who can fill the bill, but there is always room for more good men. As a matter of fact, we had to call New York on two occasions last week to help us fill calls for Pumpmen and Bosuns for some of the tankers mentioned. As this report is being written not a Pumpman or an Electrician is registered in this port. PROSPECTS BRIGHT All in all, the prospects for the next couple of months look bright for the Port of Boston. Two factors are responsible for this favorable picture: 1. The end of the West Coast tieup should bring the ships on the intercoastal run back into Boston on in-transit calls, which means a few jobs here and there. 2. With the approach of winter we expect an increased number of tankers and coal ships to work out of Boston and surrounding ports, from New London, Conn., to Searsport, Maine, all of which' are served by this Branch. So the opportunity is here for. Seafarers who want to ship on. tankers. The Organizing Depart­ ment has done a fine job in bringing a considerable number of tankers under contract. Let's, follow up their work by filling the jobs in true* Seafarers style. By the way, the balloting pe­ riod for the election of A&G of­ ficers for the coming year comes to an end on Dec. 31. If anyone doesn't vote it wilt only-be because he has failed to take the initiative. Those who haven't yet done so should cast their ballots as soon as possible." �Friday^ December lOt MM THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Maritime workers in the Port of New York who were Thanks­ giving Day guests of the AFL Maritime Trades Department were not the only ones to enjoy a gala holiday. In the New Orleans SIU Hall, more than 500 members of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, and the Sailors Union of the Pacific put away a sumptuous turkey dinner that drew praise from the most dis­ criminating gourmets. hicluded in the menu "fit for a king" were the traditional holiday standbys of roast turkey and dressing, baked Virginia ham, roast leg of pork, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, salad, baked yams, peas, golden bantam corn, mashed potatoes, green onions, celery and chilled peaches and coffee. Enough beer was on tap to go around and around and around. Seahrers Aid Monh Of Dimes - Seafarers are responding en­ thusiastically to the "March of Dimes" appeal, sponsored by the National Foundation For Infan­ tile Paralysis, Inc., which was endorsed by the membership. Many Brothers as well as ships' crews are contributing to this worthy cause. Sizable donations were made recently by three SIU ships which have been acknowl­ edged by the foundation in a let­ ter of thanks to the Union. SIU ships frequently take up collections for charities, or desig­ nate proceeds from fines during a trip for hospitals or Union pur­ poses. During the infantile par­ alysis drive many of these will be sent to the Foundation. Thus far, acknowledgment has been received of the following donations: SS Topa Topa $14.65 SS Emilia r... 56.30 SS Francis •' 50.26 SS Kathryn : 26.00 SS Robin Locksley 20.67 SS Governor Grav.es .... 39.01 SS Hilton 59.50 SS Bessemer Victory .. 6.26 SS Raphael Semmes .... 36.43 Even the tapeworms were saiisiied with the Thanksgiving Day feast served up to the festive Seafarers in the New Orleans Hall. Photo above shows a section of the improvised dining hall with one group awaiting service and another seated around table loaded down with choice holiday fare. "All they want." was the order of the day. In photo below are some of the crack galley force who prepared and served the food. For their fine job in preparing the gala meal, nuich credit is due Brothers Henry Gerdes. Bob White. George Curry. Percy Thompson. Franklin M. Cain. Robert Harris, Frank Harris and Henry Herren. The more than 500 SIU and SUP members participating. in the day's festivities, dined in an atmosphere that ranked with the best in the land, as the above pre-meal photo taken in the A&G Hall's im­ provised dining room shows. With the ample fare, pre­ pared by crack A&G galleymen. tucked tightly under their bells all hands relaxed on the third deck of the A&G's sparkling, spacious building for the movies. What made the whole ven­ ture so easy to handle were the modern facilities avail­ able in the A&G's new hall in the Crescent City. All hands' present agreed thai nothing was lacking, and thai Thanks­ giving was a great day for every man in the Hall. Shipping Stiii Siow in Port Mobiie; Union Hail Undergoing Alterations By CAL TANNER MOBILE — The shipping pic­ ture has not altered appreciably in the past week. Things are still pretty slow in this Gulf port. Ac­ tivity was confined to five pay­ offs and an equal number of sign-ons, including two ships on continuous articles. The payoff - ships were the Wild Ranger, Caleb Strong, and Jean Lafitte, Waterman; and the Cav­ alier and Partner, Alcoa. The Wild Ranger, which is on continuous articles, went out again on her Puerto Rican run and the Cavalier, also on con­ tinuous articles, left for her regu­ larly scheduled 17,-day cruise to the West Indies. Other sign-ons included the Waterman vessel Madaket, which will call at Bremen, Rotterdam and Antwerp and the Wacosta, bound for ports in Korea and Japan. The payoffs and sign-ohs for the week were exceptionally smooth with practically no major beefs. Port activity was stepped up a bit by the appearance of two Isthmian ship^:, the Steel Chemist and the Steel Scientist, both of which called in transit. ALL SMOOTH Everything was reported smooth on these ships, with the excep­ tion of a beef involving trans­ portation for a few men. The beef ended satisfactorily when we collected the money for the men concerned. Over at • the Mobile Marine Hospital, our boys there find everything ship-shape. In­ cluded in the hospital list this week are the following Seafar­ ers: R. C. Davidson, W. W. Rich­ ardson, W. R. Ross, C. E. Glover, D. McDowell, J. Johnson and C. Hafner. Readers of the LOG probably saw some of these Bro­ thers' photos in the report on the Mobile hospi^l appearing in the Nov. 26 issue. Our complement qf oldtimers on the beach this week shows the following men are around: W. W. Brown, E. Lynch, M. Dodge, R. E. McNatt, B. Jensen, J. Bell, J. Austin, V. M. Hanley, K. Knutsen, M. D. Parkman, P. J. Causey, S. Tuberville, G. Kaleel, R. Phillips and J. C. Keel. JUST TEMPORARY Business, of course, is going on as usual during alterations. A few temporary changes, however, have been made necessary while the Hall is being renovated. To comply with the regulations of the local building code, we have moved the Dispatcher's couriter to the ground floor. Safety regulations prohibit more than 200 men from being on the second deck while repairs are" under way. Since we have at times more than seven hundred men .answering calls, -we decided that all could be accommodated on our ground floor. As soon as the second deck re­ pair job has been completed, the Dispatcher's counter will be mov­ ed back to its original spot. We merely ask that the Brothers bear with us during this tempor­ ary change. When its all over, they'll see that the inconveni­ ence, if any, was well worth it. GOOD OLD CG Well, the Coast Guard is up to its phony tricks around here again. The other day we had a case involving a man on the Al­ coa Cavalier. As the trial neared the end and it appeared that the man was just about to be cleared, he gathered his papers together and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, an FBI agent walks up and places him under arrest for another trial. We managed to secure the man's release pending the hear­ ing. However, we want to use this incident as a warning to the Brothers to keep their noses clegn. It seems that, the Coast Guard and the FBI are teaming up in this town so that, if one doesn't get you, the other will. By the way, anyone who has any gear or packages or thinks he may have some—in the Mobile Hall is urged to call for them as soon as possible, as we are go­ ing to have to dispose of all gear that has been unclaimed for six months or longer. ^ Mail, too, that has not been called for in the six month pe­ riod, will be returned to the sender. We'll wait ten days be­ fore disposing of this material, so if you have anything here, we suggest you pick it up right away. On the basis of present in­ dications, shipping will- continue slow during the next week, as neither of the major companies has anything much scheduled. However, this forecast is sub­ ject to change on short notice as Waterman has a few ships' that should shove off when the car­ go they are waiting for finally arrives. �Page Six TE^ SEA F ARERS. £.0 6 Friday* DecMabwr 10, 1048 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS i.r I -i' Hit Play Set Up M. Felix, Steel Worker Troubadour, Broadway By Seafarer Literary Agent WinsRavesIn Singapore Night Club Veteran Seafater Carl Cowl is ducers are now interested in riding high these days in literary "Silver Whistle" which is, curi­ ously enough, laid in an old Max Felix, guitar-playing tenor, member of the Steel'Worker's crew, returned and theatrical circles. As author's agent for play­ folks' home. to the States this week after a successful Far Eastern voyage, highlighted by his en­ wright Robert E. McEnroe, whose In the play, the aging inmates tertaining of nightclub patrons in Singapore. "Silver Whistle" is packing them of 'the home are living out their The big moment for Brother in at the Biltmore Theater in days dismally, with nothing to Felix to show is talents came New York, Carl confesses that he look forward to but the end. A while the worker was tied up in has a smash hit on his hands. youngish hobo, using a false Singapore late in October. He Carl followed the sea off and birth certificate attesting that he was hired to perform in the on for 20 years before he went is 77 years old, wangles his way "Happy World," the biggest into partnership in a literaiy in. cabaret in the city. In enter­ agency with Claire Leonard in The hobo, played by top-flight taining the customers with his 1946. The letter's interest in actor Jose Ferrer, through his sterling guitar strumming and seaching out little known writers outlandish and youthful attitude, songs of the PhUlipines, he won and selling their works was what brings new light and laughter thunderous applause from the led Carl to seek a partnership nightly crowds. His mastery of with her in the difficult business music endeared him to the of persuading publishers, editors nightclub-going set of Singapore. and theatrical producers that a If the Steel Worker hadn't new man's efforts should see the pulled out of port, Max probably light of day. He has been deeply would still be there bowing and interested in the theater all his taking encores. The crew of the life, and in the whole world of Steel Worker, however, was glad literature. that Brother Felix didn't stay HOLLYWOOD. TOO ashore. His songs and music made his foc'sle the most popular For an agent interested in on the ship. Whatever the crew bringing out unknowns, the au­ wanted to hear. Max had it in thor of "Silver Whistle" fiUed the his repetoire, built up through bill exactly. He was working in years of entertaining throughout an aircraft factory in Hartford, the United States. Connecticut, when his play came His career as a professional to Carl Cowl's attention. Vari­ musician began back in the ous agents and producers had twenties when he appeared in turned "Silver Whistle" down dance bands during the lieight but Carl Accepted it, nonetheless of the jazz age. One of his early —and, what's more, induced the jobs was with a Fanchon-MarCARL COWL Theater Guild to put it on. co unit, which featured out front Seafarer Max Felix in professional garb Hollywood and foreign prpa young crooner, named^ Bing into the lives of the old men and Crosby. women. The new spirit remains even when theJiiobo is personally WITH THE SISTERS discredited, the moral being Later Brother Felix worked you're as young as you think By SALTY DICK with the Andrews Sisters when you are, they first hit the big time in SEND STORIES 1932 while singing with Larry Did you know that you can ! a m o n g Departments. Herbert men. They guard over us ^t Rich's orchestra. buy more cruzieros in Argentina Knowlbs is offering a $50 reward night while the crew of the Del As an agent, Carl Cowl has It was in the movies, though, than in Brazil? For example, for the return of his teeth. No Norte sleeps... Paul Tossin has represented other ~authoi*s of that Brother Felix played to his today you buy 23 cruzieros for questions asked. Some time ago joined the crew of this ship and Broadway shows. In addition, biggest audience — without his $1.00 in Brazil — in Argentina a waiter lost his teeth and they he's doing a good job. I haven't he is the agent for a number of guitar, however. In 1945 he ap­ you buy 29 cruzieros. Look for were found in the pantry stuck heard him squawk yet. writers of short stories and ar­ peared in the film "They Were yourself. in h£ird soap. This was no joke Cut and Run" Hank is in ticles. Expendable" as the mayor of New York in charge of send­ Edward Buckley had a good but some one meant it to be. He hopes to expand all sections Cebu, a city in the Phillipines. time in Mote. He wants to go Suggestion: We have a good ing LOGS out. If you don't of his business, and he is anxious Robert Montgomery, John Wayne back again and he wishes th^ Union and the SEAFARERS receive yours, write to him to discover a Seafarer Heming­ and Donna Reed were the stars ship would break down there... LOG is our mouthpiece; ...Many of the boys are mak­ way or Eugene O'Neil. At pres­ of the fUm. ing the same mistake: If you ent, he has a novel by MEBA The Union must put more pres­ therefore, T think all Delegates His recent trip on the Steel sure on performers. They are on board ships should go get married in Brcizil and leave- member Bob Ltmd of which he Worker holds special significance wrecking what others have built ashore in foreign ports and your .wife, she can sue you for expects great things one day. for Brother Felix, for greater up. I don't favor the Captain bring LOGs back to their half of your pay. These girls All Seafarers with short joy than that received from logging these men. We ourselves ships. Our Union spends good know this law and they go by stories, hovels, or other literary playing in a Singapore nightspot should handle the situation. I money to keep this paper go­ it...Worth Piltman keeps the efforts which they think good came when the ship touched ing—remember its free to all. boys entertained by playing enough for the open market, are favor this. For the first offense, Manila on the return trip. Bom for instance, we might exact a of you. the guitar and singing western urged to get in touch with Carl, in the Philippines fifty years ago. $25 fine. For the second offense Staninslaw J. Modelewski songs. When he's .not doing either through the LOG or Max was reunited with his family make it the 99-year club. We works in the galley and the this, you'll see him in the through Carl's own. office at 516 which he hadn't seen in twenty- must weed these fellows out. Chef gave him a certain address bakery—^washing pots. Fifth Avenue, New York. four years. in Santos. I believe the place is Omar Faeber heis fallen in Madame Barbe... Clyde Lanier, love and he can't see straight. Store Keeper, is tired of Delta I believe he has told the girl he was wealthy. I don't see any ships. He wants to go back to DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE, hall in port. The Steward re­ Alcoa. I think he likes the Other reason for it! Bruce BourThe membership has gone seventeen day run... Our Cap­ Oct. 30 — Chairman E. Sam ported that he had ordered geoise (bellboy) looks rather on record to prefer charges tain, Die Olsen, is on his vaca­ Vatis; Recording Secretary J. F. towels. It was Recommended cute in his uniform. He stands tion and I hope he returns. This Gillette. The previous minutes that all BRothers read every is­ against all gashounds and over six feet and weighs nectr man has proven over and over were accepted. The Delegates re­ sue of the LOG as it contains performers as well as Rie 250 pounds... Melvin Southerthat he is a sailor and a gentle­ ported on the standing of the many things of vital interest to land (Second Cook) is a good men who willfully destroy or man. I'm no Captain's boy, but membership. F. Smith was all. One minute of silence was Union man and does his work steal ships gear. The SXU has elected Engine Delegate. Motion observed for Brothers lost at sea. if a man is good, praise him! , without any fuss. He's a good under New Business by E. Votis no place for men who ruin For several trips we have had 4, J, J example of an SIU member. to elect a Ship's Delegate. J. F. trouble with our ship's doctor. NOONDAY, Oct. 24—Chairman the good conditions the I have preached gnd I will The present one is Doctor Joseph Gillette elected. Motion by Alex Gall; Recording Secretary Union wins for ithem. Thke continue to preach that the three Deignan, and the crew seems to Barnes to check stores in Mobile. Robert W; Guinn. The Delegates action in shipboard meetings Departments should cooperate l^e well pleased. We are for­ Carried. Motion by F..' Smith reported all in order. Previous against men guilty of. theio with each other at all times. If tunate to have him... Nils Lom- to go into Good and Welfare. minutes read and accepted. Mo­ there's a beef, bring it up at the. sen, John Davis and George Discussion oh soap issue, painting tion carried tmder New Business ? things. meeting. Let's not have friction Gordgno are our. three Watch­ quarters, and cleanliness, of mess{Continuei fm Page 7) 'The Voice Of The Sea' On Performers MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEHINGS �Friday, December 10, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG fage Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings vances made by SIU since being organized and the importance of being good union. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that radios be tuned down while men are sleeping. » 1 EVANGELINE. Oct. 6—Chair­ man E. Eiland; Secretary Q. Remaud. Because ship is due to tie up at end of trip there was no old or new business. Motion carried that a table be reserved for the scrubbing of clothes. Mo­ tion carried that the recreation room be used as such and not be delegates see shoreside Patrol­ used as an auxiliary pantry. Mo­ men concerning disputed over­ tion carried that the messroom time and delayed sailing. Good and pantry be kept cleaner. Re­ and Welfare: Suggestion made to pair list made up and approved oar IS pG ^ renew library when ship ari'ives by membei-s present. One min­ geiaeral-£und asaestsment^ihcjtai at Edgewater. One minute of ute of silence for Brptheis lost at silence for Brothers lost at sea. sea. Tn -jiie ^ecen't" vn^renA XXX XXX rt-crteci* qoursel-f ba Keepinb m_oooc? WILLIAM R. DAVIE. Oct. 31 TULANE VICTORY. Oct. 28— —Chairman A. Maselek; Secre­ Chairman D. C. Craddock; Re­ iKitb avr tary Raymond Wells. Oskav cording Secretary M. Fabricanl. Kackep elected ship's delegate by The deck delegate repoitcd acclamation. Deck Delegate re­ twenty-eight hours disputed ported disputed overtime in his overtime. The engine delegate department; other delegates re­ had some, disputed overtime, and ported everything running the stewards delegate reported smoothly. New Business: Motion- everything okay. The meeting carried that all winches be went into Good and Welfare checked before, sighing on for the where it was asked that the dele­ next voyage. Motion carried for gates and the shore Patrolman ^ the Stewards Department to contact the company about in­ STEEL VOYAGER. Oct. 31— paint all decks in officers' quar­ stalling oscillating fans, repairing By HANK Chairman Kelly; Recording Secters. Motion carried that all re­ the Bosun's and 8-12 Firemen's zetary F. J. Willard. Previous pairs be made to the satisfaction lockers, a id putting the ship's Before their ship sailed, a few oldiimers from Baltimore. minutes and the Delegates' re­ of the crew before signing on for radio into shape. Engine delegate Bill Mackin. Bosun Arthur Hiers and Curtis Hanson happily ports on the standing of the the next voyage. One minute of Sill to report nne member to the navigated around town. They spliced their conversation mainly membership accepted. The meet­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman upon arrival. One about Baltimore and Beulah's place. Furthermore, they ing went into Good and Welfare, minute of silence for lost noipinated their shipmate. Bosun Berger Hansen, the oldtimer. where it was decided that no one Brothers. as "the best sailor in the SIU"—remembering how he handled would sign for cots missing, the crew in working the deck gear on the Gadsden. 'X XX stolen, or broken. All beefs on JOHN B. WATERMAN. Oct. cots to be taken up by the Crew 24 — Chairman E. Bishop; Re­ Delegates and the Patrolman cording Secretary E. Jones. No Brother Fred Fagan sailed out of this expensive town on a with the Captain and Steward. beefs were reported by the dele­ tanker trip... Brother Ed Parsons came in from New Orleans last There was a complaint that the gates. The meeting went into week. He enjoyed his Thanksgiving dinner down South ... Brother slopchest was being run in the XXX Good and Welfare where the Ray Myers, Baltimore oldtimer, making a trip on the Robin EDWARD JANEWAY. Oct. 26 interest of the Captain and not membership was warned that the Goodfellow, met his shiprnate. Tommy "Beachie" Murray, who of the crew. One minute of —Chairman J. Meehan; Secre­ laundry is for the use of all came in from a trip a few weeks ago. silence for lost Brothers. tary W. Mrozinski. New Busi­ hands and no one should leave ness: Motion by A. H. Anderson % X %' clothes soaking in the sink. It STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— to read the letter written by the was asked that the recreation Chairman Stanley Yodris; Re­ committee of delegates for trans­ To those oldtimers. James Creel and D. M. Story, on the cording Secretary Sidney Swit- mission to the, LOG. Letter ac­ and messrooms be kept cleaner. Alcoa Pioneer: the Seamen's Club is on the list to receive ser. Delegates reports accepted. cepted by crew. Motion by Painting of the shower and LOGs every week as you requested. By the way. fellas, there Motion carried under New Busi­ Jackson to give vote of thanks toilets, and fixing of the radiator is a place in San Nicholas, Aruba. which has been receiving ness that the Deck Department to the committee for the letter in the deck department head •LOGs .tor a long time. It's called Charlie's Bar—so drop in and do the painting on inside pas­ to the LOG. Motion carried to were discussed. The food came see if you can pick up a few copies... Benny Kosow. in from sageways, pantry, messrooms, arrange a new set-up for de­ up for discussion and the Pastry a tanker trip, says—"I'm a one-trip guy and that's why I'm toilets, and storerooms. Under partment toilets. One minute of cook was asked to do better. One for the transportation rule. It's the greatest thing that ever minute • of silence for lost Good and Welfare the Stewards silence for Brothers lost at sea. happened." Although this is one brother's opinion, you Brothers. Delegate asked that the Union brothers who are for or against the transportation rule can XXX clarify through the LOG who and should voice your opinions in the LOG. BALTIMORE. Od. 31 — Chair­ was supposed to do this painting. man Howard Webber; Secretary (Ed. Note: For several months, Cathorne. Delegates reported on at intervals, the LOG has printed number of bookmembers and perThe following brothers will be receiving the weekly LOG at the SIU's position in this matter. mitmen in their departments. XXX their homes free of cost: Charles Palmer of New York, Jesse For details, see LOG, October 8.) New Business: Motion made- and STEEL APPRENTICE — (No Rogers of Alabama, Edmund Blosser of West Virginia, Kenneth seconded that the three delegates date given)—Chairman P. F, Nickerson of Alabama, James Prestwood of Florida, William Folse get together and find out the Spencer; Recording Secretary of Alabama, James Smoot of Texas, 0. H. Montgomery of amount of sanitary work that is Hughes. The minutes of pr^ious Alabama, Hazen Dean of Illinois, Andrew Sudol of Pennsylvania, supposed to be done by each de­ meeting were read and accepted. Tommie McLemore of Texas, Nathan Eldridge of Alabama, Paul partment. One department The delegates made their re­ Wilkins of Texas, Gerald O'Rourke of New York, Paul Cazalas seems to be doing more than its ports. No New Business. Discus­ of Alabama, Stephen Emerson of Arkansas, William Cheathan of XXX FELTORE, Oct. 14—Chairman share. Good and Welfare: Sug­ sion under Good and Welfare Alabama. Chick Fisher; Secretary William gestions made as to supplies covered painting of crew's quar­ Fields. Delegates' reports ac­ needed for routine work. One ters, re-arranging some quarters, Know any of these oldtimers? The following may still be cepted. Good and Welfare: Dis­ minute of silence for Brothers providing space to stow gear in anchored in town: J. De Jessa. M. Riechelson. H. R. Gordon, Electrician's quaiters, replacing cussion on the number of pillow lost at sea. E. A. Hansen, I. Galindez. A. Daines. F. Ryan. H. Kreutz, E. lost keys, and the cleaning of slips Issued to each man. It was XXX Belpre. L. R. Seay and G. Nunez... Book Dept.: They Took brought up that in the tropics a quarters before the new crew MONROE, Oct. 3 — Chairman To The Sea, by David Klein and Mary Johnson, published by man is s'.'pposed to get two pil­ A. Galga: Secretary A. A. Hes- comes aboard. The stewards de­ Rutgers University for $3.75. It contains the personal accounts low slips a week. The Steward tres. Delegates reported on num­ partment was given a vote of of voyages by Jack London, Joshua Slocum. Rockwell Kent said he would do all he could to ber of new men to join ship in thanks. One minute of silence and other small-boat voyagers. see that everyone was satisfied Ponce. New Business: Discussion for Brothers lost at sea. with his linen. Bill Thompson held on member who had failed XXX STEEL EXECUTIVE. Oct. 10— gave a talk on the slowness of to do his work. Agreed that a Brother Jack Greenhaw sailed recently with his sextant... shipping. Members warned to special meeting be held in San Chainnan Stanley Podris; Secre­ keep laundry clean. One minute Juan for the purpose of trying tary Sidney Switzer. Consider­ Bob High is out on a trip right now... Steward Ted Eaton was of silence for Brothers lost at the brother. Motion carried to able discussion as to who was real happy last week. He came out of the hospital after three suggest that Headquarters work going to paint the inside of the weeks and he has an old shipping card, too... How good is the sea. for the including of heavy over­ passageways, pantries, mess- famous spaghetti and other food put out in Angelo's Place in XXX SEATRAIN HAVANA. Oct. 27 coats in ship's gear, for men rooms, toilets and storerooms. Gulfport, Mississippi? ... Brothers, wherever you are in the world —Chairman, Lightfoot; Secretary working in the iceboxes. Feeling Motion carried that the deck de­ look around and pick up the LOGs so you can keep informed of Hutchins. Delegates reported on among crew was that this would partment be allowed the job. union news. Keep the ships clean and happy, and hold those number of permitmen and book­ lessen danger of illness, espe­ Stewards Delegate requested that shipboard meetings. To Brother E. P. Burke down in Texas City men in their departments.- New cially in the" tropics. -.Education: the LOG print the clarification' to aboard the Seatrain Havana: You'i-e right. Performers don't last long in th*" SIU. Business: Motion carried that Several brothers discuMCd ad­ this probleni. (Continued from Page 6) to have the slopchest and medi­ cal supplies checked by the Patrplman upon arrival. The crew was asked under Good and. Welfare to be sure their foc'sles were clean and their beds strip­ ped before leaving the ship. One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. & 1 t DEL CAMPO. Oct. 30—Chair­ man Jack Brocell: Recording Secretary W. T. Horsfall. Brother Charles Tannerhill elected Ship's Delegate. The Deck Delegate, J. Brocell, reported ten full books and all in order. Engine Dele­ gate F. B. Williams, and Stew­ ard's Delegate A. Martin reported on the standing of members. Mo­ tion carried under New Business that the Stewards Department take care of the recreation room and the Engine and Deck De­ partments take care of the latmdry. One minute of silence ob­ served for departed Brothers. CUT and RUN �•#. Page Eight TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. DacMubar l(h 1948 ri-«;' Treasured Tome Vanishes; Man Called Frenchy Sought AT THE CALCUTTA DOCKS >: Ex-Zane Grey Man Echoes Same Old Beef say he was carried to New York on the broom of a witch. Any­ Not infrequently when the way, with Michelet went my— To ihe Editor: task falls upon my shoulders to yes, you guessed it—the apple invade the rum caverns along of my eye, my solace, my treasI would like to comment op the sldd row to inform one of ure^-my book! an article in the LOG of Nor vember* 19 about Isthmian'^ our beachcombing brothers that • Now, Frenchy hasn't been back Zane Grey. to the Island of Puerto Rico his wife is suing him for nonI was on the Grey the voy-? since, and I haven't the faintest support of the living-room furni­ age p;:evious to the one menr idea where he might be at the ture, or that he has won four moment. But, Brothers, you tioned. in this article. Judgip^ bits on the weekly $50,000 lot­ don't have to tell me where my from- this Brother's report she is still the same ship she was tery, I hear the name of Frenchy book is. No, because I know five or six months ago. (Ed, only too well. It's in that wornMichelet mentioned. Not once, Note: The Brother, whose name out, leather briefcase with the mind you, but again and again. was withheld, • told of the Skip­ old cash receipt books, the hair­ It would seem that this man pins, the dirty underwear, and per's refusal to set gangway Michelet has left his indelible the long, long forgotten sand­ .watches.) mark on the green island of wiches. This is due, I believe, to the Puerto Rico, and did this in the But looking back over what Captain, W. Schfran. He lives short time he spent here two happened that summer, I guess in constant fear of overtime. On summers ago as relief agent for I should have known better in our six month trip, the deck Salvador Colls. gang did not make fifty dollars the first place than to lend Mich­ on gangway watches and not a With the permission of the elet anything. It's kind of like hell of a lot more on other over­ membership then, I should like what my father used to say time. • • . to recall a toe-nail impression of about me: 'T've taught that boy Consequently the Zane Grey Michelet as I remember him in everything I know," he used to Waller Edwards and Bruce Davis, crevmexnbers of the will never be anything- but a those balmy days, for the sole tell the neighbors, "and still he William H. Allen, Isthiplan vessel, doli their shirts and get "rust bucket" until the Skipper purpose of possibly flinging a doesn't know anything!" some sun while the sh^ is lied up in Calcutta. Picture by learns that "An SIU Ship Is A little mud on the enduring popu­ Homer (Red) Spurlock Jerry Bonski. Clean Ship." larity of this strange and mys­ terious character. In short, let LAUDS CHIPS it suffice here to say, I know Chips on there came into the something about Brother Mich­ SIU at the time of our organizar elet that you probably do not. Edilor: Goodfellow. be sent to the Father at Walvis tional drive with Isthmian. (Ed, Note: The earlier letter com Frenchy Michelet came down We would like ta ask that a Bay, SW Africa. tained bigh praise for the Car­ to Puerto Rico carrying a worn- We of the SS Robin Goodfel- copy of the LOG, in which this The crew of Ihe penter.) By the time our voyr out leather briefcase full of old low proudly ask that the SEA­ letter and the picture appear. SS Robin Goodfellow age to the Middle and Near East cash receipt books, hairpins, FARERS LOG print the inclosed was over, there wasn't anyone punch boards, dirty underwear, photograph of Father Morgenon that ship who didn't think and one or two long-forgotten schweis of Walvis Bay, South­ west Africa, as well as the kind him one of their best shipmates. ham and cheese sandwiches, words he addressed to this crew. He was always willing to len^ bummed off of Lord-knows-what To many of the Seafarers on a hand and help out a Brother ship. With the lordly air of an at work, or financially when admiral he dropped his anchor the South African run aboard : •lack of funds thi-eatened to spoij in Salvador's creaky chair, prop­ Robin Line ships. Father Mor ili b' a night ashore. Being the Deck ped his feet on Salvador's bat­ gerischweis is well known. His mm imm Delegate that trip, I observed his tered desk, and (glaring threat­ generosity and kindness to Sea­ farers stopping at Walvis Bay is union spirit. The man is one eningly round the Hall) de­ definitely something that we can of the best and a credit to our manded to know what the hell be proud of. organization. there was to read among the In his letter to the men of I am now retired, but appre­ membership on the beach. the Robin Goodfellow he ex­ ciate the LOG and await it HERE, SIRE tends his heartiest thanks for eagerly each week. I would like the gift presented to him by the to ask you to change the address Then and there I learned that "Goodfellows." The gift of which to P.O. Box 11, Quincy, Massa­ ^enchy was a bookworm. Be- he speaks is an oxford grey suit chusetts. iiig a lover of books myself, I bought with donations gathered I'd like to say hello to all my inimediately dashed into the bag­ from the crew. The suit was old shipmates and wish them gage room, rummaged around purchased in New York City smooth sailings. As for the Zane In Ihe center is Father Morgenschweis. flanked by his in my seabag and camd up with after completion of the previous Grey, after dealing for six the apple of my eye—a beauti- voyage, and presented to him brgther on the left and his nephew on the right. months with that skipper, any­ fuUy bound copy of Boswell's during the present voyage. one would need a good rest! "Life of Johnson." Cradling it Father Morgenschweis' words Bud Leavitt like a rare treasure in my arms, are as follows; (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ I slid up and mutely extended "To the GoodfeUows in re­ ing sent to your new address.) "I am mailing you a blouse by it to Michelet. He took it from membrance of Brother and Fa­ To the Editor: my hands, sniffed tlie cover and ther Morgenschweis, O.M.I., with I have often wondered what air-express. I cut the ties pif to . then waved me away, like King heartiest thanks for the generous kind of "fruit juices" my hus­ make the package lighter. They Birother Resting. band is served in foreign ports are all in the packet. If you Solomon, dismissing a slave. Illness 7 gift received from the Good- because, as you will see from don't get this letter, let me know, Well, to make a long story fellows as a kind token of friend­ the following letter, he is some­ and I will mail it to you. Asks For LOG short, the next two weeks Mich­ ship. God Bless you all! "Our Chief Mate swaUowed times a bit confusing: EdUo?f elet spent with his nose in my "Yours very sincerely, "Dear Moron: I set myself some pins, but everything is book, his feet cocked on the "Fr. L. Morgenschweis, O.M.I. down, pencil in hand, to type okay now. We-fed' him a pin At the present I am on the desk, rousing himself from time "Walvis Bay, SW .Africa" cushion. I would have sent you beach, having been hospitalized you a letter. Please pardon the to time only long enough to We all-thank Father Morgen­ the fifty dollars you asked for, after a five, months trip. I'm breath harsh words in the tele­ schweis for his remembrance of ink. I don't live where I lived but I mailed this letter before I home now and taking things on before because I moved to where phone or issue a curt command the "Cioodfellows" of the Robin the slow bell. I would be very I live now. I am so sorry we are thought of it.to one of the cringing beach­ "Lovingly yours, glad if ybii would send the LOG! so far together. I wish we were combers. It was, "Hey, you, take Thanks Pennant "Somebody else, to me here. closer apart. We are having that AB's job!" or, "Listen, you "Alec. Inclosed is a photo taken in Crew For Aid more weather this year than last. birds, they want a ten-man "P. S.: Enclosed you will find a Calcutta aboard the Isthmian My aunt Nellie died and is doing shoregang on the SS Novertime. To the Edilor: picture, but for fear of losing it, scow Thomas Cresap on the last fine. I hope you are the same. po get movin'." trip, in which you will see ship­ ' I wish to thank the crew of "I started from New York to I took it outi" I am very curious and would mates Lefty, Oiler, and LeS And then, just as suddenly as the Alcoa Pennant for the fine Baltimore to see you. I saw a he arrived in Puerto Rico, he donation made to me while I was sign that said, 'this takes you to appreciate your opinion of this Keith, AB, and myself; vanished. Here one minute and hospitalized in the Hotel Dieu Baltimore.' i got on the sign and letter. EmMt Such Mrs. A. J. JaiiPwski then gone from sight the next— St. 'Yallier, Chicoutimi, Quebec. sat there for three homs. The (Edi Note; The LOG is beihgff (Edi Note: We're speechless.) sent to your home.) in the twinkling of an eye. Some| Joseph R. Marcoux darn thing didn't even move. To the Editor: Goodfellow Crewmembers Return Kindness Of Priest Hubby's Loopy Letter Puzzles Wife �THE Friday. December 10. 1948 SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Further Remarks On SIU Payoff Rule PRO: Crew Says Union Gains To the Editor: « On this page are letters from the membership giving their views on the Union transliortation rule. In line with the SIU policy of full discus­ sion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has de­ voted space to the opinions of the membership, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to take transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at a port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in cases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. Whereas: the present Trans­ portation Rule is working for the benefit of the membership and provides' for a faster turn-. Over of shipping, ^ and Whereas: This ruling, that re­ quires a man to accept trans­ portation when it is due him and get oif of the ship, protects the transportation clause in our agreements and assures that this hard-won Union condition will To the Editor: not be lost to the membership, I have been reading about the and To the Editor: transportation rule in the LOG. Whereas: The refusing of jhansportation money amounts to I am for the transportation Here is the way that I feel about Joying the company a bonus in rule as it stands now. Of course it: order to hold one's job—which we all know the companies are I think that a. man who makes is contrary to all Union princi­ against this rule, for they want to keep the same men. a trip and pays oif in any Port ple—and In the November 2.6th issue other than the Port he signed Whereas: Job security for all of the LOG, 28 members of the Of us exists in Union security, Governor Groves declared that on in, and who is entitled to the newly formed ruling on transportation, should get off the transportation is not good un­ ship. If he wants to come back ionism. Where were these mem­ to the Port he signed on, he bers 1 when we voted up and can do so as he has his fare. down the coast to accept this Also it is good for the fellows rule? In my opinion these members on the beach, who then get a are only thinking of themselves. chance at the job. In other They claim that the main ob­ words, I am in favor of men jective is job security. Well how about the men on the beagh? getting off with their transpor­ Are ihey not entitled to a job? tation. They asked how many seamen L. P. Hogan can afford to maintain a stand­ ard of living if they have to and in measures which promote get off and wait for another job to come around. How are the fast shipping, and guys Whereas: The transportation , that are on the beach to To the Editor: payoffs will tend to prevent maintaining a standard of living? I submit for your criticism a cliques from developing on the They also claim that it would basic draft of a compromise ships in the future, which would be much better to incorporate a transportation, rqling" that has endanger Union conditions, time element into this ruling. been carefully thought out to The ruling as it stands now al­ therefore ready has a time element, which meet the needs and desires of Be It Resolved; That the pres­ I think is sufficient. ail. I believe this is the best ent transportation rule be con­ end to work toward since the MEN APLENTY tinued in effect; and that all membership as a whole has not crewmembers who are entitled They further state that emerg- been unanimous in a clear cut to transportation be required to j ency permits would have to be policy. sccept this money, pay off the| issued, to ' replacements taking "Article I. When a ship has ship, and re-register at the Hall. the vessels that bookmen were made a trip to a foreign port and Signed by 25 crewmembers pulled off of. These members back to a port where transpor­ should know that we have a lot of the SS Oberlin Victory of books and permit men on tation is due, and such a voyage exceeds sixty days, all crew­ the beach waiting for a chance members must receive their to get a job. They further state ,j.3nspoj,tation and get off the that the new ruling is contradic-' tory to the preamble in the Con-' "Article II. When a vessel has To the Editor: stitution and By-laws which made a trip to a foreign port and This is why I am for the trans­ state that whenever rights be­ iDack to a port where transporta­ long to one member it belongs portation ruling as it is: . tion is due, and such voyage has 1. The men who have stayed to all members alike. This crew thinks that this not exceeded a total of sixty on ships after collecting trans­ happens "only to"them"and not „ crewmember shall portation were a hindrance to have the followmg options: to all members alike. the Negotiating Commitcee when "Section 1. Any crcwmembcr In closing this letter I want they went up for our new who has notified the company to say that I am in favor of men agreement. shall receive this money at the „ X getting off their ships when 2. The rule will help educate transporta­ payoff and leave the ship. company stiffs on ships ' that tion, because some of the com­ "Note: Under the terms of Ar­ have just signed agreements with panies that have been organized ticle II of this ruling, each crewthe Union, by starting them ship­ in the past two years have men member must notify the com­ ping out of the Union Hall. on their ships that' have never pany within a reasonable time 3. The men coming off of been in the Union Hall since re­ before signing off (or termination these ships will have a chance ceiving their books. of the vessel's articles) of his in­ to attend meetings and get their I think that it would do these tentions." jobs off of the board, which members good to attend a few "Section 2. Any crewmember many have never done before. meetings and ship off the' board. who has notified the company of Such people often think that the his intention to collect transpor­ Thomas J. Heggariy Union isn't doing anything to tation money due him, under the help them, and some are so tei*ms of the vessel's articles ignorant of the SIU program that be paid only wjjen men are leav­ they, feel that, they are paying ing thevessel. In the above $3.OQ per,month for a job. ruling, when a crewmember re­ ' 4. I .Diink the rule as it stands ceives transportation money he would create more shipping, for must get off the vessel; however, aliens and citizens alike. he may, under the terms de­ scribed, surrender the trans­ John R. McGuinness Contest^ Crew's Stand On Rule Aids Beached Hardships Seen To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the new transportation ruling that we have heard so much discus­ sion on in the past few weeks,. We, the undersigned crew­ members of the SS Hurricane, tvish to non-concur with the rul­ ing as it now stands. We be­ lieve that such a ruling works greater hardships on each and every brother than did our form­ er transportation ruling. Regard­ less of who the fellow may be, if he has made money to tide him over on the beach for a couple of weeks, he will sign clear of the ship. If we must have such a rul­ ing, then let's put a time limit on it in order that we can make a few dollars to last until we catch the next ship. Signed by 23 crewmembers CON: Crew Prefers Old SIU Rule To the Editor: y We the imdersigned crewmem­ bers of the SS Claiborne, which to go on record as protesting the ruling on transportation which requires a man tb pay off wheri he has transportation due him, for the following reasons: First, many trips are so short that you don't have enough money to keep you until the next ship. Second, when a ship signs coastwise articles to another port to pay off, arfd then signs foreign articles, an individual may only have a four or five day payoff when he has to leave the ship and 'go to - the bottom of the shipping list. Third, we find the new trans­ portation ruling not to be what we would call a good SIU ship­ ping rule. Fourth, we find the old SIU policy to be better. This pro­ vided that a bookman was able to stay on board ship as many trips as he liked and get trans­ portation money when payable. Signed by 31 members of the crew of the SS Claiborne Crew Of Del Aires Submits Compromise Payoff Rule Boosts Rule portation money and remain on the vessel. Here are some of the main points the ruling embodies: 1. As a whole, we have agreed with the Negotiating Committee that transportation money .should of his intention of remaining for another voyage may be allowed to remain on the vessel by surrendering his transportation money due under the terms of the ship's articles. • • 2. I believe that the turnover in shipping afforded in Article I of my plan will provide a sufficient turnover in shipping and one that w.ill be the fairest and most acceptable to the mem­ bership. Those who wish to re­ main on a ship for a long period of time can pick ships-that are on steady runs in and out of the same ports where no transporta­ tion is involved. 3. The sixty day limit assures a man the necessary time to ac­ cumulate sufficient funds to wait for anothei- ship without undue hardship. . (Making . the time limit sixty days and having it apply in this case to all hands alike will prevent any conflict with the existing rules covering tripcard an^ permitmen. At the same time it protedts men in the exceptional cases where the ship pays off in under sixty days.) 3-A. In i-eality the turnover in shipping afforded by the present transportation ruling wiH not be healthy without the sixty day clause. When a man is i-equired to accept transportation and pay­ off in less than sixty days, we are simply dividing a little work among a few, with no one really being better off. Thus the ruling as it harms job security without justification. Under Article II of the ruling I submit, Section I is included for the following reason: By insisting that a man notify the company of his intentions prior to the payoff, the company and the .shoreside Patrolman are assisted in settling the issue once and for all at the time of payoff. Too, it prevents misunderstand­ ings and changes of mind from cropping up later, creating beefs that would necessitate the Pa­ trolman revisiting the ship days later. At the ^ame time this part of the plan will allow prompt replacement of tho.se leaving the vessel with no beefs over jobs after men have been dispatched from the Hall. In closing", I would like to say that I believe that this ruling is the best solution to the transpor­ tation problem because it irabodies all of the basic ideas that have been expressed at one time or another by the membership in meetings and through the me­ dium of the LOG. Jerry J. Palmer Endorsed by 23 crew members • SS Del Aires >>|| �• '" • V""' Page Ten THE SEAFA RERS • 10 G Fndayi Peceaaber lft» 1948 serving aboard the- MV Ponce when she is in Gulf waters and the 29 percent tax which Contin­ entals pay while serving aboard the ship while she is in territorial anipPEo STWDS. ENG. DECK REG. STWDS. ENa DECK PORT Minutes of meetings held in SmPPED • SHIPPED SHIPPED -TOTAL waters. Meeting adjourned at TOTAL REG. REG. REa other Branches read. All adopted 8:12 p.m. with 97 book members 45 present, 14 16 15 60 except that part of Galveston Boston 21 15 24 329 93 U5 459 121 New Business calling for re-ex­ New York. 138 152 171 XXX 28 104 44 32 im tending shipping cards. Agent Philadelphia 44 32 43 SAN FRANCISCO— Chainl 92 75 1 280 man. R. Pohle. 46826; Recording 113 244 reported on trip to New London Baltimore 86 73 85 78 Secretary. W. M. KierulL 49283; 27 21 30 137 34 to visit the Evistar, a newly-con­ Norfolk. 41 62 69 Reading Clerk, D. P. Bell. 10200(t 17 21. 55 31 tracted ship. Vessel appeared to Savannah. 12 19 24 r.... 8 • 22 7 t 91 38 15 * be lined up in. good SlU-style. Tampa. 38 Motion carried to accept all 46 45 151 minutes of Branch meetings. 60 71 216 67 Balloting committee reported on Mobile. 78 ; 136 103. 351 Agent reported progress being 319. 135 110 voting during past two week New Orleans. 84 100 89 made in setting up the new Hall 33 35 21 23 29 • 90 38 period. Under Good and Welfare Galveston 17 12 31 ih Wilmington. Motion carried 2 51 several men hit the deck to dis­ San Juan 23 11 17 No' Shipping Due To West Coast Strike cuss the reasons why the mem­ San Francisco...to extend a vote of thanks to the 469 499 1,549 Director of Organization for the 581 557 603 1,841 bers in the port of Boston GRAND TOTAL 681 haven't taken more time for edu­ excellent job of bringing unor­ cational meetings. Agent re­ ganized tankers under the SIU One folks and have made prpivision, banner. Motion carried to accept ported that attendance at educa­ Virginia Ferries read and ac­ ports accepted and filed. tional meetings has been poor cepted. Balloting committee re­ minute of silence observed for tha,t upon their deaths the home and concur in letter on transpor­ Brothers Brothers lost at sea; Meeting ad­ is to be used foe handicapped tation signed by twenty-five and asked that the members take ported on voting. Wynn, Lancaster, Wingfield, Wal­ journed with 150 members children. Following example of bookmembers. One minute of greater interest in the meetings. other local trade unions, the silence for lost Brothers. Meefci lace, Ellen and Pritchett nomi­ present. i. \ membership moved to donate ten ing adjourned with seventy-four nated and elected to serve on X, ^ % SAVANNAH — Chairman. Ray NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. dollars. Members observed one members present. Kttdieiis. 2S180; Recording Sec­ balloting committee in positions retary mid Reading Clerk. Wil­ vacated by Brothers taking ships. Earl Sheppard, 203; Recording nunute of silence, in memory of XXX Reports of Agent and Patrolman Secretary. He.rnra'.n Troxclair, departed Brothers. Under Good liam J. Brantley. 111. NEW YORK — Chairman. C: accepted. Meeting adjourned 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck Ste­ and Welfare^ the transportation Haymond. 98; Recording Sec­ Chairman explained that with 280 members present. rule was batted aroimd, with the retary. F. Stewart 4935; Reading phens. 76. Agent was unable to attend majority or speakers favoring the Clerk, "Blackie" Colucci, 38519, i % * PHILADELPHIA — Chairman Motion carried to accept niin- rule as it now stands. Agent re­ utes of meetings held in other Long discussion of rights of a L. Gardner. 3697; Recording Sec­ A&G Halls except those of Bal­ ported that shipping was at- a standstill for the period of the "Brother to appeal decision of a retary. R. Gates. 25128; Reading timore. Motion to table Baltimore ILA strike. He announced that Clerk. D. Hall. 43372. New Business as action concern­ a full crew would be placed ing C. Willoughby is vague and aboard the Canton Victory- on Motion carried to accept the conflicting. Agent Sheppard re­ minutes in outports, except those ported on the shipping situation Monday and that coastwise ships would start coming in the latter of Galveston calling for an ex­ meeting because he was in tension of shipping cards. Also and the number of votes cast in part of next week, which he ex­ trial committee to the rank-andCharleston for the payoff of the a motion to non-concur with that the election for 1949 officials. pected would ease the shipping file. The discussion brought out SS Trinity. Motion carried to port of New Orleans ininutes Agent asked all men present to situation considerably. Voting and emphasized the member's accept minutes of meetings in pertaining to the Seamen's Bill attend educational meetings be­ has slowed down for the time constitutional right to appeal a other Branches and post them on of Rights. Agent reported on ing held at the Hall. Trial Com­ being, he said, but it wilj pick decision .to the membership. the blackboard. L. B. Paul, C. the outcome of the East Coast mittee's reports on members read up when the Agpnt. goes back to Moved, seconded and carried that H. Bennett, and L. A. DeWitt dock strike and hqw it will affect and accepted. Discussion held Miami to finish voting the crew the Brother's request be granted. took the Union's Oath of Obliga­ shipping. Agent also informed under New Business in the mat­ of the Florida. So far the num­ Suggestion by Oppenheimer that tion. Good and Welfare: Mem­ members that three ships left ter of transportation. Motion ber of ballots is largest ever cast meeting not be adjourned with­ out a minimum of five minutes in this port. bers spoke on the transportation port short twelve jobs. He stressed under Good and Welfare. Motion rule. Opinions both for and the dangers involved when this XXX against were voiced. Chairman happens too often. Agent Gard­ SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. by Secretary-Treasurer that all suggested that each member ner also reported on the progress Colls. 21085; Recording Secretary. members in hospital, including both bookmen and permitment write to the SEAFARERS LOG being made toward the establish­ giving his (pinion. One minute ment of a Union Optical Plan in caiTied that action on transporta­ H. Spurlock; Reading Clerk. R. be given a Christmas donation of 10 dollars apiece, as they were of silence observed for Brothers Philadelphia, similar to the one tion rule be postponed and mat­ Ramos. 21954. last year. Motion passed. In lost at sea. Meeting adjourned in New York. The membership ter be raised at educational Minutes of previous meetings with seventy-five members pres­ was asked to pay particular at­ meeting for full discussion. Good of aU Branches read and ac­ accordance with previous sug­ ent tention to the communication and Welfare: Performers were cepted, with exception of that gestion, the chairman insti-ucted if if containing the letter written to roundly scored by members. section of Galveston proceedings the members that meeting could BALTIMORE—Chairman. Wil­ the LOG by a group of Seafarers i, if i. calling for extension of time not be adjourned without thor-i liam Rentz. 26445; Recording on the transportation nde. A GALVESTION — Chairman. limit on shipping cards. It was ough discussion under Good aiid Secretary. G. A, Masterson. general round-up of shipping Keith Alsop. 7311: Recording Sec­ moved and carried to non-con­ Welfare. Members went well 20297; Reading Clerk. A1 Stans- concluded the report. Motion retary. Jeff Morrison. 34213; cur with the Galveston motion. past the five minute limit, talk­ bury. 4683. carried to accept communication Reading Clerk. M. Cross. 33311. In his verbal report, the Agent ing over a great variety of mat­ ters of interes^t bearing on the Regular order of business sus­ from ILA thanking SIJJ for sup­ Motion carried to accept min­ told of the timely arrival of the Union's welfare. Meeting adL" pended so as to obligate twenty port in recent longshore strike. utes of meetings in other MV Ponce, which paid off on journed at 8:30 with 1,290 mem­ men. Trial Committee elected Good and Welfare: Discussion Branches. Agent reported on Nov. 29. Payoff was smooth bers present. from floor to hear charges held on shipping outlook and the shipping in general. Alsop re­ even though she had been out against two Brothers. Motion Christmas fxmd being raised for ported that the committee ap­ more than two months. Fifteen carried to post and file all West pointed to look for a new build­ men were shipped to the Ponce Coast and Great. Lakes minutes. ing has been unsuccessful in lo­ Motion carried to forward all cating anything suitable to date. Payoff lime is Ise best ships' minutes to the editor of Seven men Obligated. Motion lime 1© meet U®*®® obliga­ the SEAFARERS LOG for pub­ caiTied that, when -ABs are reg­ tions. such as the $10 General lication. Agent's and Patrol­ istered, a notation be made as to Fund Assessment adopted by a party or for benefits to Brothmen's reports accepted. Under whether their card is blue or ere on the beach. One minute the membership in the recent after the payoff. He reported Good and Welfare a general dis­ green. One minute of silence referendum. of silence for lost Brothers. that shoregang work for beached cussion was held on mattess per­ for Brothers lost at se&. That assessment goes into members was practically at a taining to the Union. Meeting Meeting adjourned with eight. % % i, five men present. your Union's General Fund, standstill because of the East adjourned with^two hundred men TAMPA — Chairman. Joe from which routine operating X if i, Coast tieup of Bull Line ships. present. expenses are met. The wisMOBILE — Chairman. C. Kim­ Wread. 27822; Reading Clerk. Plenty of work was expected, X »• % Nevin Ellis. 18; Recording Secre­ hpm of the membership's ~ however, as soon as the ships NORFOLK — Chairman. Cand­ ball. 52; Recording, Secretary, tary. R. H. HalL 26060. decision is borne out by the start coming in. The Agent ler, 23536; Recording Secretary. -James Carroll. 14; Reading Clerk. fact that despite a three thanked everyone for theip ef­ Previous minutes of Tampa Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk. H. Fischer. 59. weeks halt of shipping due forts in making the Thanksgjiving Branch read and accepted; New Jones. to the ILA strike. Union Motion carried to accept min­ Business, of previous meetings in dinner party, held at the Hall, a - Minutes of Norfolk and out- utes of meetings in outports. other Branrties read and ac­ big success. Balloting Gommitservices and jEunctions con­ ports read. Motion carried to Agent Tanner in his report ex­ cepted. tinued uninterrupted. Some. Member^diip " accepted tee's report accepted. Under facilities, such as ehtertainr accept all minutes as read, ex­ plained the ILA sottlemcnt con­ and concun^ed in letter, signed Good and Welfare, a very en­ ment. were actually stepped cept the No. 2 motion from ditions and the new coastwise by 25 bookmemb^, favoring re­ thusiastic. and heated discussion up. . Philadelphia, th|s to be referred run being started by Waterman. tention of transiportation rule was held on the new Registration to Headquarters. Motion carried He also reported that the dis­ now in eflSecL Under New Busi­ Rules now in. effect up and flown We're in the best financial, shape we have ever been in. to concur in letter by twenty- patching was to be done from ness, Agent, read letter from the cdast, Severalr called on the Do your part to keep it that five members, which related to the ground floor for the time be­ blind couple who ace-building a Agent, to. clarify certain sections way by paying up your as­ ne^ transportation rule. * Letter ing; renovations, stopped be­ home <Ht Florida Avenue, asking of the . new Rules. Discussion sessment now. from the NLEB certifying. SIU cause of the ILA strike, will be for- a donation: to enable, tiiem to then was held on 29 percent tax as bargaining agent for men in. resumed shortly. Patrolmen's re- complete- house.- Theiy are eldei^ which- Puerto Ricans pay when j BOSTON—Chairman. J. Greear baum, 281; Recording Secretary, E. C. Dakin, 180: Reading Clerk. R. Murphy. 3941T. A&G Shaping Fhm Jfov. M TF Uav, 30 Pay-Up Time �THE SE AF ARE RS LOG 10, mo llaiitiiiie Round-Up Page EleTea Ponce Payoff Saves San Juan From Dull Week f)f Shipping hunt. England, with twenty (Cotitiniud from Page 3) ships, is the biggest in the field, between New York and South By SAL COLLS and East Africa. A vice-president followed- by Russia, which has SAN JUAN —The timely ar­ trolman, until he was contacted NEW YORK of Robin Line has called . the one factory ship and twenty rival and subsequent payoff of by one of the crew, an OS percatchers. C-4s excellent cargo ships. His SS ANDREW JACKSON the MV Ponce in the Port oJ: mitman, who had a set of 4, 4. company's experience with the G. Georgevich. $2-00; D. C. Foster, San Juan literally saved us from charges in his hand. The Longshoremen's strike and $2.00: . F. Allison, $2.00; A. G. Peter ships in the African run had been one of the slowest weeks we This permit had clashed • re­ the unusually warm weather has son. $2.00; M. Kunlcki, $3.00: C. Thur "very good," especially in hand­ have had this winter. mond, $2.00: L. Rossi, $3.00. cut the demand for bunker and peatedly with a permit AB Main­ ling of unboxed autorhobiles. SS STEEL ADMIRAL. heating oil, causing a drop in We collected enough dues and tenance. The beef was purely S. i. J. Lewereng, $3.00; T. Tsapelas, A 12,500 horsepower super­ price and the number of tankers $1.00: E. R. Arnot, $2.00: R. M.-Fer­ assessments from the Brothers personal but they fought in the tanker, the first of 48 to come, in service. Chartering groups es­ guson, $2.00; J. C. Brannon, $2.00; W. aboard her to pull us out of crew messroom during mealtime, was launched last week at the timate that it will take several J. Ledet, $2.00: P. S. Demots, $2.00: the hole and leave us sitting smashed company property and conducted themselves in a man­ yard of the Sun Shipbuilding weeks of cold weather before P. Sperandeo, $2.00; P. L. Sahuque, pretty and high and dry. $2.00: M. A. Rivera, $2.00; A. M. Yvan, All in all, we sent fifteen re­ ner unbecoming Union men. and Dry Dock Company in Ches­ tanker activity will climb to sea­ $2.00: M. McCarty, Jr., $1.00; A. S. ter, Pa. Named the Esso Zurich, sonal normality. The Patrolman accepted the Rottman, Jr., $1.00: C. Troncoso, $2.00; placements to the Ponce, in all 4* 4* 4* W. Wilson, $1.00: R. LaRocca, $2.00; three departments. Discharging charges, which were read before the 16,000 ton ship will have a Reversing a trend in August, T. Frierson, $2.00; R. E. Dingle, $2.00; her Galveston cargo of fertilizer a regular branch meeting and a speed of 16 knots and a capacity of 228,000 barrels of oil. It will when exports increased fourteen C. C. Poung, $2.00; E. Brezina, $1.00. at Pier 10, she then proceeded trial committee was elected from SEATRAIN HAVANA to her home port of Ponce, the floor. be delivered to its owner, the percent and imports twelve per­ G. W.SSJohnson, $1.00; J. I. Swails, cent, food exports in September where I followed by car to see After a thorough hearing the Standard Oil Company of New $1.00: J. Megill. Jr., $2.00. that everything was ship-shape committee decided that both SS ROBIN DONCASTER Jersey, in about five weeks. It from the United States dropped seventeen percent below August J. Novak, $2.00: C. C. Hagberg, before she signed foreign arti­ will carry a crew of fifty. men were equally guilty for and imports two percent. Figures $2.00; F. R. Otvos, $2.00; L. Zampetti, cles for another trip. performing and fighting aboard 4. 4. $1.00: J. Nielson, $2.00; M. M. Miles, This week in the Antarctic were released by the United $1.00: D. 'CRourke. $1.00; J. Figuerra, The Brothers who made the Union ship and for actions Ocean the largest fleet in the an­ States Department of Commerce. $1.00; M. McCowan. $2.00; W. H. last trip had quite a lengthy harmful to the membership. 4» 4» ,4" Chadbum. $1.00; A. C. Felix, 50c: F. repair list, and we were three nals of whaling is due to open a A request that the Maritime Solis. $1.00: A. Vidal, 01.00: J. W. days battling it out, item by it­ LENIENT TREATMENT four month hunting season with Wiggins, $5.00: G. B. Fleming, $1.00; em, with the Captain and com­ the objective of making 33,000 Commission broaden its inquiry P. McDaniel, $1.00; A. R. Russo, Since they were permits and, kills. This represents the limit into discrimination against Am­ $5.00: V. Gustafson, $2,00; W. C. pany officials. therefore, on probation, the com­ fixed by the international agree­ erican shipping has been asked Thomas. $2.00; C. A. O'Neill, $1.0$: In the end, the most important mittee ruled that they should ment negotiated in Washington by the National Federation of O. W. Eisele, $1.00; C. A. Bobbe, $1.00; repairs were promised in the pay a fine of $25 and get off J. W. Ward. $1.00; C. Wayne, $1.00; two years ago. Because of thfe American shipping. All ready S. Mason. $3.00; D. F. Stone. $1.00; best of faith, and almost im­ the ship. In my opinion the men world shortage of fats and meat looking into the charge the Com­ J. V. Rivera, $5.00? J. Drigham, $5.00. mediately they went to work. were handled leniently and were SS J. B. WATERMAN whaling has become a highly or­ mission has been asked tq look Much needed ventilators were lucky their permits weren't J. Vilos. $1.00; C. Andrew. $3.00; A. installed . over ganized industry—and very prof­ into a series of discriminatroy the centrifugal yanked. Frissora, $2.00; L. Gunnells, $1.00; H. itable. The present season's catch acts against the American mer­ Kohv. pumps, new doors replaced the However, several friends of $3.00; J. Boldiszar, $2.00; C. may gross $120 million to $160 chant fleet. In particular they Chandles, $2.00; J. F. Slusarczyk. $1.00; old ones in the foc'sles, and the AB Maintenance came to million. Whale oil is quoted as want probed the practice of some E. Steele. $2.00; S. S. Anlouzans. $2.00; locks, and lockers. the Hall, demanding a new trial, selling at $440 a ton. The United nations to tax foreign operators C. E. Chandler. $2.00; J. Sawyer. $2.00; When the Ponce heads sea­ muttering threats and insinua­ A. J. Nautnes. $3.00; C. H. Buser, Jr.. States is not participating in the for freight carried in vessels $1.00; ward again, she will be a more N. Tripp. $1.00; N. J. Moore. tions. You never think they were other than their own govern­ Petry. $2.00. comfortable ship than when she bookmen in good standing in the ment's. Those named were Por­ $1.00: R. SS CAPE MOHICAN came in. SIU. Of course, the decision tugal, France and its colonies, B. Olivras. $1.00; C. Krupick. $1.00; stands. Gibralter, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy T. Wills. $1.00; B. R. Hartzoy, $3.00: BEACHCOMBERS SAIL W. L. York. $3.00: T. H. Watson. The point this incident raises and Egypt. SIU, A&6 District $2.00; J. E. Lopez. $1.00; E. Treshick, We crewed her up with quite is this, and all hands should get 4* 4* 4* $2.00; F. Forte. $1.04; W. J. Martin. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. The Maritime Commission has $1.00; J. P. Mullin. $1.00; R. D. Carlen, a few of our oldtime beachcomb­ it straight: This Union is gov­ William Rentzi Agent Mulberry 4540 postponed the effective date of $1.00; L. Cooper. $1.00; M. Yalentin. ers—if you can call a man a erned by a Constitution and By­ BOSTON 276 State St. its newly devised vessel chart­ $1.00: C. Black. $1.00; J. dander. beachcomber who makes his laws, written by Union men for E. B. TiUoy, Agent Richmond 2-0140 $2.00: J. Judge. $1.00: A. Bodler, $3.00; home in Puerto Rico and calls Union men, in the best inter­ ering plan that limits chartering V. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Rockley. $25.00; W. Westerfield, his home port San Juan, because ests of the Union and the mem­ GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. of ships to operators either own­ 50c. he thinks the island is just about bership. And we are going to Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 ing vessels or those without for­ SS J. SWELLING MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. O. A. Michael, $1.00; R. A. Floyd, the best place in the world to abide by it, come hell or high eign flag affiliations. The Com­ Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 $2.00: M. N. Evans, $2.00; A. Androh. live and relax. Anyway, Woody water! NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. mission's change of heart was $2.00. Lockwood shipped on her, and The rules and procedures have E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 made so as to allow the new Con­ SS CORAL SEA Red Morgan, George Litchfield, been laid down by the member­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. gress to pattern its own ship A. Reeder, $1.00; P. Winiarczyk, Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 charting policy. The new policy, $2.00: K. Kristensen. $2.00: S. Kwia- and a gang of others. ship and they must be followed. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. towski. $2.00; J. D. Moore, $1.00; J. The only other ship to call in They cannot be waived by per­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 now postponed until January 31, Jellette, $2.00; P. Vlahas, $1.00; J. PHILADELPHIA. . .614.16 No. 13th St. 1949, rules that non-owners Bednar, $2.00; A. Anavitarte, $2.00 the Port of San Juan during the sonal interests. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar S-1217 should be barred from hiring W. A. Fortsch, $10.00: A. Rodrigues, week was the Monarch of the Every member of the SIU who SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. ships from the Government. A $1.00: F. W. Heck, $1.00. Seas, and "thereby hangs a considers himself a good Union Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SS SUZANNE tale." later addition to the rule bars man will recognize his obliga­ SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon A. Saavedra, $1.00. The Monarch came in quietly tion to abide by the will of the Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 owners of ships from chartering SS SEATRAIN TEXAS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. vessels if the company is tied up H. H. Winborne, $2.00; C. R.. San enough. Things appeared normal majority arrived at through the Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 with foreign ship lines. derson, $2.00; T. M. Wabolis, $2.00. to Tony Viera, the boarding Pa- democratic process. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. SIR HALLS R. H. Hall, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif., . 227% Avalon Boulevard HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian • PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Mombers being held for you in the New ARTHUR BACKMAN The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Your mother is vei*y anxious York Baggage Room, 51 Beaver farers International Union is available to all members who wish Street, New York. to hear from you. Her address: to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 4 4 4 Box 269, Beaver Meadow, BENNIE B. COMPAN their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Pennsylvania. Mary Alice is home with your the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 4 4 4 mother and asks that you contact SIU branch for this purpose. SCOTTY AUBUSSON her. Important. Pete Bluhm has checked the SUP However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU seabag you left aboard the Steel 4 4 4 HONOLULU .16 Merchant St. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Seafarer. Let him know where The following men are re­ Phone 6-8777 quested to get in touch with which "you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnslde St to send it. Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. Beacon 4336 4 4 4 RICHMOND, Calif. ,..257 5th St. way, New York 4, N, Y. C. STRONG Phone 2599 Harry M. Hankee Norman Moore has your gear PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Douglas 2-8363 and will check it at the New ' Emil Koscilnak To the Editor: SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. York Hall when he is i-eleased Isie Yaroslowsky Main 0290 from the hospital. William J. Knowles WILMINGTON .440-Avalon Blvd. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Alfred Nelson 4' 4 4 Terminal 4-3131 IRVIN JOSEPH GORGAS address below: 4 4 4 Canadian District Contact your mother regarding The following named crewmembers of the SS Bienville, Name MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Draft' Board. voyage of May 1948, contact Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 4 4 4 PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Samuel Segal, 11 Broadway, New Street Address M. H. KINSKY Phone North 1229 York: G. Masterson, Baltimore Pa­ PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Andrew E. George, Albert J. City Phone: 8591 trolman, asks you to get in touch State ... TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street with him concerning receipt No. RobeUard, John S. Holly, Jr., Elgin 5719 Robert B. Byrne, Edward E. C70973. Signed VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughtdn St. Steward, Joseph B. Rambo, 4 4 4 Empire 4531 Charles P. Robertson, Comer M. BROR WIGG VANCOUVER... 568 HamUton St. Book No. Paciac 7824 Allen, Charles L. Bandy, Joseph A check for overtime meals you served on the Hurricane is B. THbihassen, Cecil B. Wiggins. �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday' December 10, 1948 JS •J - r ••isr* v.. • ^ ia> • lu- :.., When SIU representatives in the Port of Boston visited the local Marine Hospital last week they got a close-up of the. excellent facilities and treatment avaUable to seamen. In photo above. Seafarer Viv MUazzb watches a feUow patient shape up a model boat in the hospital's work shop. Both men appeared pleased with the care they are getting. Brother Julius Hensley takes his medicine with a smile supplied bv Miss Frances Wilker^n, one of the Boston hospital's staff of registered nurses. In the seven weeks he has been hospitalized. Hensley feels he has had ample SSon'^hoSwT® services. His conclusion is that the Boston hospital can t be topped. .-"X Dr. K. R. Nelson /(above). Medical Officer in Charge of the Boston Marine Hospital, 'went all out in cooperating .with SIU representative who took photos on this page. r*~( The Boston Marine Hospital makes every effort to see that seamen ^out to be discharged are physically prepared to resume their shipboard duties. In photo above, a patient attempts to get back his sea legs by practicing on the ladder rigged in the hospital's up-to-date occupational therapy ward. Nurse Margaret L. Blodgett lends a hand by holding the ladder fast. Retired S^fifarer E. D. Johnston, who underwent an ampu* tation of his right leg, spends most of his time in the Boston hospital's well-stocked library. , Ihe problem with Mrs. Katherine Higgins. of w ^j^alsTOmp^ent Social Service Department. SIU representative said all hands declared the Boston Marine Hospital was doing a good job. declared � 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. 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 December 18, 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. 50 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ECA CHIEF THREATENS 50% RULE SHIPPING ON WEST COAST IS RESUMED MTD WELCOMES QUEEN LIZ CREW NEW RULING LEAVES PERMIT TO SHIP OUT UP TO LOCAL BOARDS MARINE HOSPITALS AND THE MERCHANT SEAMAN ROUND-UP OF MARITIMR HAPPENINGS SHIPPING RISE IS REPORTED BY PORT SAVANNAH SHIPPING IN PHILLY SETTLES AFTER SPURT PORT BOSTON NEEDS PUMPEN FOR TANKER JOBS NEW YORK GETS TEMPORARY BOOST NEW ORLEANS TURNS OUT FOR HOLIDAY SPREAD SEAFARERE AID MSRCH OF DIMES SHIPPING STILL SLOW IN PORT MOBILE; UNION HALL UNDERGOING ALTERATIONS M.FELIX,STEEL WORKER THROUBADOUR, WINS RAVES IN SINGAPORE NIGHT CLUB BROADWAT HIT PLAY SET UP BY SEAFARER LITERARY AGENT PONCE PAYOFF SAVES SAN JUAN FROM DULL WEEK OF SHIPPPING SIU VISITS THE BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/10/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log