http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/224d5226b27002a49538c55b50d55294.PDF 49c0d941eb177dcb7720b36f26854326 PDF Text Text SENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT CARRIES BY BEHER THAN 5-1 ~ NEW YORK—^With Seafarers in the ports of Seattle, Wilmington and Tampa setting the pace, the Atlantic and Gulf District membership over­ whelmingly approved a ten-dollar assessment to strengthen the Union's General Fund in the refer­ endum which ended on August 30. Upon completion of the ballot count on Wed­ nesday the Headquarters Tallying Committee an­ nounced that 84.4 percent of the valid votes were cast in favor of the assessment. The port-by-port breakdown revealed that all Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA ports had rolled up a vote for the assessment by a No. 26 I?EW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1949 better than two-thirds majority, with the exception VOL. XI 4of Philadelphia. Although Phil­ adelphia registered a majority TALLYING BALLOTS CAST IN REFERENDUM vote for the assessment, it miss­ ed making two-thirds by a hair, with a 66.4 percent favorable vote. Article XXIII, Section 3 of the Union constitution states that a To prevent confusion among two-thirds majority vote is nec­ members who have come ashore essary to carry an assessment. in the past few weeks, SIU At­ The Philadelphia vote has no lantic and Gulf District Head­ bearing on the outcome of the quarters reminded Seafarers that balloting, however, sinde the the next regular membership constitutional requirement refers meetings in all ports will be to the total vote cast on a unionheld on Wednesday, Sept. 14. wide basis. Subsequent meetings are sched­ (The complete referendum uled for every second Wednes­ results appear on Page 3.) day evening thereafter.. The port of Seattle went for The new meeting schedule the assessment 100 percent. Wil­ went into effect on Aug. 31, as mington rang up a 98.6 percent a result of the unavailability of vote for the levy, with Tampa the auditorium used by the New close behind with a 96.5 percent York membership for certain tally in favor of the assessment. nights on the previous schedule. The Tallying Committee's re­ A new schedule was drawn up port will be submitted to the and approved at regular mem­ membership at the next regular bership meetings to permit all meetings in all ports on Sep­ Branches to hold their sessions Members of the Headquarters Tallying Committee, elected at the Aug. 31 membership tember 14. After the report has simultaneously. This was the meeting. a.s they rechecked and tabulated results of the voting on the General Fund assessment. been concurred with at these simplest solution, since all Around the table, from left to right: Roderick Smith. Larry White, Sam B. Luttrell. Jose meetings, the assessment will Branch meetings outside of New become payable. Pacheco. Lars Hillertz and Patrick McCantt. It took four days for the committee to count and York are held in the Union's check the votes, which passed the General Fund assessment by a 84.4 percent majority. TO MEMBERSHIP own quarters and the changes, The report .of the committee will be placed before the membership ad the next meeting The referendum on the Gen­ therefore, could be easily ef­ and, after approval, will be payable at any Branch of the Atlantic and Gulf District. eral Fund assessment stemmed fected. from a resolution presented by 36 Seafarers at the regular mem­ bership meeting in New Orleans on June 29. The resolution was adopted by NEW YORK—Unless the ship included a reduction of 13 cents the new contract, the responsi­ week. The union negotiators have the New Orleans membership owners take a more realistic in the hourly wage rate and bility would be the shipowners' made it clear that they wiU not and was passed at all Branch alone. take any offer of the operators smaller working gangs. viewpoint in current negotiations meetings on July 13 and again ^ At this point the ILA's 120- Another meeting between the back to the ILA membership un­ with the AFL international ?nan negotiating committee, rep­ two groups is scheduled for next less it is a "good one." (Continued on Page 3) Longshoremen's Association, the resenting all locals of the Atlan­ possibility of a tie-up hangs ov^r tic Coast District, walked out of the meeting, with ILA President the Atlantic coast. Joseph P. Ryan calling the pro­ So far, the shipowners have posal "an insult to the union refused to discuss any of the membership." Union's demands, which include A third meeting was held on a 22-cent increase in straight pay Tuesday of this week, at which AFL President William Green sciously or unconsciously helping influences of our age, I place over the present $1.88 per hour, the ILA committee formally re­ called for an intensified effort to to push working people into the World Communism. inci-eased overtime pay, a pen­ sion system, larger work gangs, jected the operators' proposals, resist the "destructive forces" ranks of the Communist Party. I accuse World Communism of "The Tories profess to love seeking power at any price, of increased vacations and an im­ and stated flatly that they would which seek to "tear down all not alter their original demands. the good that labpr creats," in freedom," he said, "but only for keeping alive the threat of war, proved ^welfare plan. at a time when the human race = The ILA is also demanding The shipowners consumed most a Labor Day address in San themselves, not for labor." recognizes that war is the great­ Mr. Green said that labor is Diego, California. of the session with allegations that any agreement reached The AFL official singled out fighting the obnoxious Taftest curse and destroyer of man­ with the New York Shipping that "things were tough."® world-wide communism and the HaTtley law because it realized kind, and of exterminating hu­ Association be made to cover SINISTER MANEUVER forces of reaction at home as that by keeping American labor man freedom and liberty over the lLA's entire Atlantic Coast President' Ryan charged the the "twin evils" which must be free and strong the nation can vast areas of the earth by the District, which extends from employers with "trying to use checkmated by free, democratic be kept free and strong. He de­ most cruel and forceful methods Portland, Maine, to Hampton the current manpower surplus as imaginable. labor unions. claimed: Roads, Va. a weapon to force wage cuts and President Green lashed out at "Those who believe in the Finally, I accuse World Com­ to pull back all the gains made the Tory "reactionary combina­ American ideal must realize that munism of reviving slave labor INDIVIDUAL PACTS tion in Congress" which seeks it can triumph and survive only on a mass basis, thereby destroy­ In previous negotiations, a by the union since 1945." He said they were thus try­ "to suppress and prohibit the if the American people are given ing the dignity of the individual contract was first worked out ing to follow the pattern adopted natural instincts and desires of full and free opportunity to im­ and reducing him to the status for the New York locals, and after World War I. The ILA all free Americans to .improve prove their standard of living of a prisoner of the state, with­ then became the pattern for in­ committee made it clear, how­ their conditions in life and to and to secure their future against out a soul, without a mind of his dividual pacts in the other ports. The ILA's demands for a new ever, that this maneuver would provide security for their child­ the social handicaps and eco­ own, without reason for exist­ nomic catastrophes which cause ence. ren." contract, to succeed the one ex­ not succeed. « « * piring on September 30, were The shipowners' own profit re­ Mr. Green charged that heartaches, discontent and event­ When the last war ended, the presented to the employers at ports, the ILA committee main­ through their activities, the Tor­ ually can lead to revolution." Following are some ''•of the American Federation of Labor the first meeting two weeks ago. tained, are sufficient proof of ies, while they profess to hate At the following meeting the their ability to meet the long­ communism—which he described highlights of President Green's foresaw the strategy of the Com­ as "first and foremost among the speech: munists. "We anticipated what shipowners rejected all of the shoremen's demands. would happen—and did happen hateful corroding and inhuman First and foremost among the They warned the operators union's demands and countered influences of our age"—are con­ hateful, corroding and inhuman tliat if a tie-up resulted over (CMthmrd on Page 3) with their own proposals, which. Headquarters Tells Recent Arrivals Of Meeting Date Change ILA Takes Firm Stand In Coast Contract Talks Green Calls Commies And Reactionaries Twin Enemies Of Free, Democratic Labor I' |j? i" �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, September 9, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Speaks The membership of the Atlantic and Gulf Distric.t once again proved that they have faith in their Union. By a majority of 84.4 percent they voted to assess them­ selves $10 a year, for the purpose of building the Union's General Fund. $2 of this amount will be earmarked for the International's General Fund for general organizing that will benefit us directly and indirectly. The balance will be used by this District for the important work that must be done if we are to not only keep our gains, but to add to them: fighting against dis­ criminatory and reactionary legislation in Washington, maintaining the present Union services in the face of a general shipping slump, and organizing new compani^ under the SIU banner—all of which add up to security and protection for all of us. We are not surprised at the large "yes" vote—some­ how, we expected it, in view of past performances—but it is always gratifying, especially in a period when times are a little tough, to see a concrete example of organiza­ tional loyalty and farsightedness. With that kind of spirit we can't lose! Look Who's Talking Labor-haters and union-busters are following a new tack in their all-out effort to weaken the collective security of organized workers. They are trying to sell the American public the screwball notion that unions are dangerous because they tend to become big and accumulate "huge treasuries." Coming from guys who pump billions of dollars of profit out of the American working people every year and who are always digging for more—this cry is about as valid as a used postage stamp. But just to make the cheese more binding, let's look at the record. As was pointed out in a recent issue of the League Reporter, weekly publication of the AFL Labor's League for Political Education, the picture painted by the big boys of "big labor" is a myth, pure and simple. And the Reporter didn't use its own figures to prove the point. Instead it took the proof from a survey made by Life Magazine. Life, by the way, is no lover of organized labor, but believes in free enterprise—free of trade unions, if possible. Anyway, Life Magazine last year totalled the wealth of 32 of the largest unions in America, representing more than half of the trade union membership. This total amounted to $224 million. But, in the same year, the assets of one corporation— the American Telephone and Telegraph Company — totalled $10 billion. Or 40 TIMES AS MUCH AS ALL 32 INTERNATIONAL UNIONS COMBINED. The National City Bank also reported in 1948 that 56 corporations had assets of more than $500 million dollars each. In other words, each corporation had more than twice as much wealth as all 32 of the nation's largest unions put together. We think Senator Hubert Humphrey (D., Minn.) hit the nail right where it hurts most, when he remarked: "I haven't heard yet of any labor leader becoming a millionaire ... No group in this country has done more to increase the American standard of living than organized labor. "For every man who has been abused by labor, there are thousands — yes, millions — who have been cheated, reamed and dry-cleaned by such things as bank failures' foreclosures, business bankruptcies and the like." That kind of sums it up. __ _ ^ _ NOW itt THC _ 'HOSOitok • These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. DENNIS L. LANG F. LANDRY C. ELLARD L. WILLIS C. D. SHIVELY J. B. ALLRED W. W. ROYES W. SWILLEY J. MORTON L. E. JARVIS C. BACHMAN A. MAUFFRAY N. I. WEST B. H. LAWDERBACK P. RAULERSON . G. MOREJON H. R. PITT J. E. TASSIN A. SYLVERA C. BROWN D. KOROLIA A. ARVANTIS S. T. JAMISON T. RIGBY i. t, t, MOBILE HOSPITAL J. CURTIS MIKE LEOUSIS L, HOWARD T. GALVIN R. LONG D. C. MILLER A t. t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL H. E. BONEWALD N. DORPMANS J. P. PROBST J. W. FAILLA W. R. THOMPSON M. J. LUCAS A. TREVINO J. HERNANDEZ M. FERNANDEZ L. OIEN T. KANADY I. RHODEN M. ROSSI V. GROVER SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. W. KEENAN T. ISAKSEN B. WIGG J. GILL T. MACK t X S. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL L. T. McGOWAN W. L. SMITH T. R. DeLOACH t. SBOSTON HOSPITAL BOB FISHER VIC MILAZZO J. J. FLAHERTY Directory Of SIU Halls SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. William Rcntz, Agent Mulberry 4640 BOSTON 276 State St. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 GALVESTON 30823rd St. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal limner. Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1636 SAN FRANCISCO 86 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-6476 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4670 TAMPA 1809;.1811 N. Franklin'St. Ray White, Agent® Phone M-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227 >/, Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS ..St Beaver St., N.Y.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsay Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Sbuler Joseph Velplan SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 6-8777 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumslde St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif 267 5th St. Phone 260B SAN FRANCISCO 69 Clay St. Douglas 2-8369 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon BlvdU Terminal 4-313IJ Canadian District MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. Marquette 6909 FQRT WILLIAM. .118>/a Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone 3-3221. HAUFAX 1281/a Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PORT COLBORNE....103 Durham St. Phone 6801 TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. Elgin 6710 VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER 566 Hamilton St. Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS Montreal .512 McUU St. Plateau 670 �Friday. September 9. IMS THE SEAPARERiS Page Three LOG Members Okay General Fund Assessment Food Sanptos Good, Oromar Crew Tells Company, Send More Never let it be said that Sea­ farers are lacking in the niceties of etiquette. We offer the fol­ lowing "bread-and-butter" letter, sent recently by the SS Oremar crew to the Ore Steamship Com­ pany, giving thanks to the Ore SS Co. for the overabundant fare, as a case in point; "We, the crew of the SS Oremar, wish to thank you and your company for the fine variety of foods you stored our ship with. Words can't express our gratitude, especially for the four watermelons and the 40 ears of corn. "We, the 46 men aboard the good ship Oremar will close With these words: Hoping you grow fat and prosperous. "Sentimentally yours, "Crew, SS Oremar" (Continued from Page'1) approved on July 27, in accord­ ance with the sponsors' provision that "two successive meetings" PERCENTAGE OF act on the proposal. VALID VOTES In proposing the ten-dollar as­ YES NO sessment, the New Orleans Sea­ farers specified that the money 9.9 90.1 be ear-marked for the General Fund to permit the Union tb 13.0 87.0 meet its day-to-day operating 33.6 66.4 expenses without curtailing any 28.2 81.8 of the membership services. Proponents " of the resolution 29.1 70.9 at regular membership meetings 32.5 67.5 strongly urged adoption as being vitally necessary to offset the 3.5 96.5 loss of revenue due to the slump 16.0 84.0 in shipping. How Bramhes Voted In Referendum BRANCH YES VOIDS. TOTAL NO :NO VOTES VOTES Boston 146 163 16 1 New York 1134 170 1325 21 Philaddphia.. 95 48 2 145 Baltimore- • • 455 101 568 . 12 Norfolk 107 41 149 1 Savannah 77 37 115 1 Tampa 83 3 90 4 Mobile 220 42 .17 279 New Orleans475 45 6 526 8.7 91.3 Galveston 86 33 1 120 17.7 72.3 San Francisco78 25 4 107 24.3 75.7 Wilmington-69 1 0 70 1.4 98.6 Seattle - 23 0 2 25 .00 100 TOTAL 3048* 562 72 3682 15.6 84.4* * Resolution was carried by more than two-thirds of valid votes cast, as provided for by the Atlantic and Gulf Constitution. The Soviet System Of Mind Control: I the Party Of Lenin And Stalin This is Ihe first of a series of articles on the Soviet System of Mind Control by George S. Counts, of Teach­ ers College, Columbia University, and distributed by the Workers Education Bureau of America. Dr. Counts has long been considered an authority on Russia and her ruling communist clique, and we know that the membership will find this series interesting and in­ formative. ANTI-UNION DRIVE ON Moreover, those favoring the assessment pointed out, anti­ union forces were encouraged by the economic recession and were already demonstrating that they are out to weaken the security of trade unionists. It was also recalled that the activities of the SlU on the legislative front in behalf of seamen's welfare was being ex­ panded of necessity. The SIU could only continue its all-out fight against anti­ union legislation if it was as­ sured of the rpeans to do so, and it was for this reason that the resolution was offered. Since the October Revolution buro and seventy-two members of 1917 the Russian Bolsheviks of the Central Committee. 30-DAY VOTE have developed the most com­ In Lenin's time the operation Balloting on the assessment be­ prehensive and far-reaching sys­ of the Party was supposed to gan in all ports on September 1 tem of mind control known to proceed under the principle of and continued through Septem­ history. They have been able to "democratic centralism." Accord­ ber 30, the voting period specifi­ surpass earlier despotisms in this ing to this principle all policies ed in the original resolution. respect because they have had at would be fully discussed by the At the conclusion of the vot­ their disposal aU of the agencies rank and file in the thousands ing ^period, each port elected tal­ for the moulding of the mind of cells which constitute the base that modern science and tech­ of the organization. Thereafter port without qualification the to explain and argue, to per­ lying committees to count bal­ nology have created. They co­ delegates would be chosen pre­ basic policies of Stalin and the suade and cajole, to secure the lots. The results were forw^arded ordinate and employ these agen­ sumably to represent the mem­ Politburo. adoption of resolutions of ap­ to Headquarters, where the elecies—the school, the press, the bers at regularly called Party PUBLIC DISCUSSION BARRED proval, and to prevent the em­ checked and tabulated all votes radio, and the moving picture, congresses and the policies adop­ Under this system of control ergence of any kind of organi­ cted Tallying Committee re­ the automobile, the airplane, and ted would be,binding on the en­ there can be no public discus­ zed opposition. All branches of cast, completing its task on Sep­ the machine gun, science, liter­ tire membership. Under Stalin sion of grand policy, either for­ the cultural apparatus are made tember 7. Members of the Headquarters ature, and art—with utter ruth- this entire process has been eign or domestic. Such policy is to serve the same purpose. The lessness and singleness of pur­ abahdone'd, and even reversed. discussed and formulated by the Soviet citizen reads and listens Tallying Committee, who were pose. The last congress convened in Party high command, and is then in vain for the slightest critic­ elected at the New York mem­ The key to the understanding the spring of 1939. And if an­ commonly given to the world in ism of any policy adopted by the bership meeting of August 31, were Roderick Smith, 26893; Pat­ of this system of mind control other congress should be called the form of a resolution by the central organs of the Party. This monolithic system of rick McCann, 20273; Lars Hillis the All-Union Communist in the near future, as promised, Central Committee. It is there­ mind control will be laid bare in ertz, 48392; Sam B. Luttrell, Party, or the Party of Lenin and one may be certain that every after the function of the other the materials to be presented in 46568; Larry White, 27165, and Stalin, with its six million mem­ delegate will be carefully picked members of this political army Jose Pacheco, 6889. subsequent articles. to carry the policy to the people. bers, its Central Committee of by the leadership and will supseventy-two, its • Politburo of fourteen, and its complex and far-flung apparatus. Here also is the real key to that "under­ standing" of the Soviet Union So far, the keynote for the mine that support through the fication of all organized labor which so many people are ask­ (Continued from Page 1) ing for today. In fact the Party, in Czechoslovakia—if the Soviet so-called World Federation of in this country. May God speed Tory campaign is the empty, barren, sterile charge that the and not the government, is the forces were able to capture con­ Trade Unions. The American the day! • * « progressive legislative program Soviet state. trol of organized labor in Europe. Federation of Labor consistently favored by labor and espoused But Communism is only one refused to join that organization ORGANIZED AS POLITICAL We, therefore, begged and plead­ because we recognized it as a of the twin evils which beset by President Truman would ed with the occupation author­ our times. The other is Toryism, change the American way of The Party of Lenin and Stalin ities of our own country to help Communist front. Now the World Federation of promoted by a reactionary com­ life and lead us to statism. of course is not a political party and encourage the prompt re­ Here and now I brand that Trade Unions has fallen apart, bination in Congress. at all in the sense in which the vival of free trade unions in charge as utterly false. It is imTo my mind, the basic crime thoroughly discredited" and al­ term is used in democratic states. Germany. adulterated propaganda designed of the Tories is that they seek most completely isolated as a We sent some of our ablest It rules neither on authority nor to mislead the American people to suppress and prohibit the na­ Communist fifth column move­ men across the ocean to see that with the consent of the people. Like its predecessor, the empire, the job was done right. We gave ment. And the free trade unions tural instincts and desires of all and to dodge the real issues. it can be dislodged only by vio­ money, equipment and moral of 50 nations, with the enthu­ free Americans to improve their The American Federation of lent revolution. In general struc­ support to the rebuilding of the siastic support and encourage­ conditions in life and to provide Labor is opposed to statism be­ ture and mode of operation it is free trade union movements of ment of the American Federation security for their children. This cause we oppose both a dictator­ a kind of political army. Follow­ Italy and France and other na­ of Labor, are banding together is a crime against the basic prin­ ship of the right and of the left. and will form a new internation­ ciples of natural law and the We have never and we will ing with amazing precision the tions. never advocate a program which Against fearful odds, we com- al organization in defense of democratic. way of life. plan for a revolutionary organi­ would undermine the American Promotion of the welfare of peace and democracy next No­ zation outlined by Paul Pastel, batted Soviet attempts to enlist way of life. On the contrary, we the American people, which is vember at a conference in Lon­ a Russion revolutionist of the European workers in opposition convinced that our explicitly set forth in the Con­ are firmly don. early nineteenth century, it has to the Marshall Plan. The American Federation of stitution as one of the primary progressive program is a sound We exposed the hypocritical its three levels or circles of membership: it has its common propaganda of the Commimist Labor, which has never harbor­ objectives of our government is middle-of-the-road policy, which soldiers, its commissioned and leaders; we upheld the honor ed or tolerated Communism considered by the Tory combina­ will strengthen the free enter­ non-commissioned officers, its and integrity of America's pol­ within its own ranks, hail^ the tion and the interests they repre­ prise system, reinforce the econ­ new determination of the CIO sent as a dangerous and revolu­ omy of our country and make high command. The duty of the icies, and we won the fight. Without the support of labor, to purge itself of Communist tionary idea. They berate the American freedom and democ­ soldiers and officers is to carry but the orders of the high com­ the European Recovery Program leadership. It is a healthy trend, "welfare state" as a form of to­ racy more secure and more mand. The latter consists of the could never have succeeded. The one which I venture to predict talitarianism, when it is really meaningful to the American people. 'fourteen members of the Polit- Communists sought to under­ will promote the eventual uni­ the true goal of democracy. Tories, Gomniles Called Majer Fees Of Leber �THE Page Four New Orleans Shipping Gets Hot, But Leveiling Off Is Expected SEAFARERS LOG A SHIPBOARD PAPER MAKES ITS BOW By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD Friday, September 9. 1^949 Strikes In Steel Would Affect Port Baltimore NEW ORLEANS — Shipping of New York, as far as quarters By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ, here in the Crescent City took messroom and other facilities are concerned. BALTIMORE—Despite a num­ a decided jump during the past The company plans to cut the ber of payoffs and sign-ons ship­ week. The activity reminded us foc'sles into watch foc'sles, anc ping wasn't hot here during the of the situation a few years ago, will also put several small tables past weeks, because most men when the board was lined with in the messroom in place of the were remaining aboard their jobs. It would be nice to feel two long tables now being used. ships for another trip. The payoffs included the fol­ this will continue, but the cold COMFORT ON THE WAY lowing: Chilore, Marina, Bethore, facts indicate otherwise. Cubore, Mangore, Catahoula; We have had several meetings The fellows over at the local Southstar, J. W. Cullen, Topa with Seatrain Lines in regarc: grain elevator are like that fel­ to the new setup and it appears Topa, Feltore, Marquette Vic­ low Finnegan—they're in again, to be a problem as to how to tory, Penmar, Marore, Evelyn, out again. St. Augustine Victory, Algon­ accomplish the changes. But we quin Victory, Venore and Edith, . At the present writing, they are certain the ship will be made Signing on were the Marore, are again pounding, the bricks, more comfortable, particularly Chilore, Venore, Bcthorc, Cubso don't let the fii'st paragraph the sleeping quarters, which will ore, Marina, Catahoula, J. W. of this article influence you to be equipped with innerspring Cullen, Evelyn, Edith and Southbit the road for our sunny clime. mattresses. star. At least, not with too much ex­ Seafarers on the SS Puerto Rico, new Bull Lines passenger We had a fine assortment of Several of the ships paying pectancy, since the strike could oldtimers in recently, when the ship now on her second voyage to San Juan and Ciudad off were laid up, or are waiting very easily slow down this sud­ Del Norte and the Alcoa Corsair Trujillo, are putting out a shipboard news sheet, the SS Puerto for cargo. All beefs were squared den spurt in shipping. arrived in port recently. Rico Advocate. In photo above George Boney, who serves as away, with everyone concerned editor, makes ready on the mimeo for the paper's first run. This is the third strike at the Among the crews were LeRoy going off satisfied. Lending a hand are James Morin (left). Oiler, and Stanley elevator in the past two months. Clarke, Blackie Bankston, Red All grain shipments to New Or­ Hancock, Jack Parker, Jimmy .Hawkins, BR. Photo by Jimmie Golden. COMMIES AT WORK leans have again been halted or King, Joe Powers, Tony Nicolo, The communist role in the diverted to other ports. Charlie Bradley, Paul Boudreaux, Bridges' longshore strike iri Thurston Lewis, Danny Byrnes, Hawaii became pretty clear here BIG "YES" VOTE Frank Russo and Francis on the Baltimore waterfront last By JOE ALGINA week. We saw a few members A large number of Brothers Peredne. of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ around here cast ballots in the On the beach, we had more If we all do our share of the NEW YORK — A goodly num­ General Fund assessment refer­ oldtimers, including Leonard work on the job and treat • our ards giving out literature, stat­ endum. And the vast majority of Craddock and the Creel brothers. ber of ships came into the shipmates squarely. If every guy ing that they backed Bridges. Port of New York for payoffs The men told us that the MCS them were in favor of adopting Sloppy and Bob. does just that much, you'd rare­ the resolution, as the final re­ Brothers getting standbys from and sign-ons during the past ly find a beef among crewmem- had requested them to give out the stuff, but that they didn't sults clearly show. the Hall when they want time two weeks, but most of them bers. know" what it was all about. Apparently, members in New off are complaining that they are were in the coastwise trades. LEGION RIDES AGAIN This is another example of Orleans, where the resolution catching hell from the heads of how the commies are trying to was originally offered, were de­ their departments, who say the Among those paying off and The American Legion, which termined to prove they shared standbys seem to think all they signing-on were the following: for some warped reason thinks use whatever influence they, have the views of the sponsors of the have to do is take eight bours Catherine, ^Elizabeth, Beatrice, it has a special claim on use "of in maritime unions to help them in their latest drive to capture proposal. The results are a pretty of coffee time and standby—no Ann Marie, Inez and the Puerto the word American, is again control of the waterfronts. good example of the strong .Un­ work. sticking its nose in places where The steel strike, which is ion spirit that prevails among We urge all Brothers accept­ Rico, Bull Lines. it doesn't belong. Now the "hol­ scheduled to get underway on John B. Waterman, Raphael New Orleans Seafarers. ing standby jobs to turn to and ier-than-thou" outfit has asked The old Seatrain New Orleans protect the other Brother's job Semmes, Bessemer Victory, Mai­ the President to set up a loyalty Sept. 15, will have immediate will soon be in as good shape — in the same manner you'd den Victory, Chickasaw and check system for all personnel effect on Baltimore shipping if it comes off. The Ore ships will Claiborne, Waterman. as her ^ister ships operating out want your own job protected. on American ships. especially feel it. Seatrains Havana, Texas and Man for man, the American Speaking of the Ore ships New York. seamen can match their war ' Steel Executor and Steel Flyer, records and patriotism with the brings us to the same old beef —the food. This company ap­ Isthmian. Legionaires. any time, many of parently can't understand that Also the SS Trinity, Christina, whom, especially those from by feeding its men decently, they Carras; and the Evistar, a Triton World War 1, never saw a shell are going to have a more effi­ tanker. outside of a peanut shop. ^ cient group of shipboard work­ By JIM DRAWDY ers. If you ration a man so that It's about time somebody start­ SIGN-ONS TO COME ed checking the real purposes he is always unhappy, he can't SAVANNAH—^Two South At- supply men, but you must let No sign-ons have yet taken of the Legion, which is about be expected to do his best. lantic Steamship Company ves­ us know what you need. place aboard three ships that as self-seeking a group as you Every man who knows any­ sels paid off and signed on in So far, the delegates aboard also paid off. These are the Isth­ will find anywhere. Its record thing about shipping would be this port during the pa§t week. SlU ships calling at Jackson­ mian ships Queen Victory, the of gain at the expense of^ the able to tell them that a wellville and Charleston have been Steel Maker, and the Robin rest of the nation is nothing for fed crew is a happy crew, and In addition, two ships called on doing a splendid job and we Kirk. a happy crew works efficiently. "patriots" to be proud of. in-transit status—the SS Jean, want to thank them for being Two additional sign-ons were Bull Lines, and the SS Chet- on the ball. the Robin Gray and the Water­ ^'UNCLAIMED, RETURN TO SENDER" camp, which is contracted to the The hurricane that ripped man vessel, Yaka. through Florida last week slowed SlU Canadian District. For the most part, these pay­ down to a mere 70 or 80 miles offs and sign-ons were smooth, The Canadian vessel came in an hour on arrival here, and with few beefs requiring any­ with a beef over the number of there was little damage in this thing but routine settlement. men required to stand sea port. The SlU Hall was un­ And while we're on the sub-' watches. We pointed out to the touched. But ever since the big ject of beefs, this is a good time Chetcamp's Mate the paragraph blow came by we've been bur­ to mention that all-important dened with heat and rain. shipboard ingredient called co­ in the agreement stating that operation. Without it no trip can SAVED THE DAY three men should always be on be a success, and without it y sea watch for the safe naviga­ To break the monotony. Bro­ you're going to have beefs that tion of the vessel. thers Blackie Blizzard and never should arise ordinarily. The Mate replied that he con­ Toyimy Thomas went fishing. OATH IS IMPORTANT sidered himself the third man They came back without any on watch, but he was told that fish but they did manage to cap­ When a man takes the Union that was not his job. At any ture a bushel of crabs. Oath of Obligation, he gives his rate, the beef was settled. Brother B. Varn, who lives solemn word that he will work in Plant City, Fla., had the bow along with his Union Brothers. CALL THE HALL of his house blown away by the If all hands would live by that All Seafarers—especially dele­ hyrricane. He and his family oath, there'd be no trouble. gates — aboard ships touching have moved astern and are get­ Not that we shouldn't expect Jacksonville or Charleston are ting along okay until the re­ beefs to come up among men. This is what happens to that mail-that you are "too busy" advised to make absolutely sure pairs can be made. It's only natural that everybody to pick up. Here Baby Miller ruefully looks over the mail that that all replacements are to be Only three Seafarers are in isn't going to see eye-to-eye with has been gathering dust for more than 90 days in the New gotten through the Savannah the Savannah Marine Hospital his shipmate. But we do have a York Hall. After this picture was taken, the pile you see here Hall. It is not necessary to sail this week. They are L. T. Mc- right to expect the other guy was taken to the post office, to be shipped back to the sender. from either of these ports short- Gowan, W. L. Smith and T. R. to act like a real Union Brother, Come up, and get yours. Brothers. handed. Savannah can and will DeLoach. and we should do 'pe same. New York Gets Coastwise Vessek Port Savannah Squares Beefs For Crew On SlU Canadian Ship �Friday. September 8. 1849 THESE A FARERS LOG Page Five Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Blackie Bankslon. 21851: Record­ ing Secretary. Herman Troxclair. 6743; Reading Clerk. Buck Steph­ ens; 76. Minutes of previous meetings in New Orleans and other Branches read and accepted. Trial committee elected to hear charges against several mem­ bers. Motion carried to have this committee also serve as tallying committee to count ballots^ cast in the General Fund assessment referendum. Following were elected to committee: J. E. Ken­ nedy, Paul Boudreauk, John Hull, G. J. Hall, Alexander Mar­ tin and George Curry. Agent Sheppard reported that affairs of Branch are in good shape and that a slight pick-up in shipping had been noted during the past . couple of weeks. He said that more men had been shipped than registered for the three-week period. The outcome for the next two weeks looks fair, he said, although two scheduled ar­ rivals will head for the boneyard. Quite a few beefs arose since the last meeting, the Agent reported, but all have been set­ tled, except for a minor Stew­ ards Department dispute aboard the Cavalier. That will be squar­ ed away when officials of Alcoa arrive from Mobile tomorrow. Excuses were refered to the Dispatcher. Motion carried to ac­ cept committee's recommendation to reactivate book of Brother Ernest H. Ibarra. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:15 PM, with 245 members present. 4. 4. i PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. C. Kimball. 52; Recording Sec­ retary. James Doris. 23177; Read­ ing Clerk. George H. Seeburger. 6932. Minutes of previous Philadel phia and other Branch minutes read and accepted. Agent re­ ported on shipping and announc­ ed that the Steel Flyer was among the vessels due to ar­ rive in this port during the coming week. Shipping had been pretty good for the past few days, he said. Under Good and Welfare it was suggested that a representative be sent to Hono­ lulu to represent SIU men in that port. Motion carried to ex­ cuse Carmen Williams from meeting because of illness. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting ad­ journed at 8:15 PM. i, i, MOBILE — Chairman. O. Stevens. 115; Recording Secre­ tary/ James L. Carroll, 14; Read­ ing Clerk. Harold J. Fischer. 59. All Branch minutes Were read and approved. Agent Tanner re­ ported on prospects of shipping for the next two weeks, stating that Waterman was planning to move two laid-up C-2s this week and that 13 ships were due to hit this port within the twoweek-period ahead. Headquar- ships. The Jean also came in and took several replacements. Scheduled for September pay­ offs are the Cape Nome, Cape Race and the Jean. Dispatcher's report read and accepted. Mem­ SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED bership acted on written excuses 6 5 18 from men not present. Motion 104 93 323 carried to excuse permitmen from meeting due to overcrowd­ 35 23 94 ed Hall. Committee elected to 109 108 361 tally ballots in referendum con­ 28 21 76 cluded on Aug. 30. Serving on 9 8 21 the committee were Arthur 9 10 33 18 20 64 139 167 462 21 18 60 50 43 150 AStG Shipping From Aug, W To Aug. 31 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile..:. New Orleans Galveston West Coast 26 174 74 185 56 29 11 74 115 36 60 17 132 41 162 36 18 11 63 91 30 41 14 153 32 159 35 12 9 70 134 26 48 57 459 147 506 127 59 31 207 340 92 149 7 126 36 144 27 4 14 26 156 21 57 GRAND TOTAL.. 840 642 692 2,174 618 ters' report to the membership read and accepted. Motion car­ ried to elect tallying committee to count ballots in General Fund assessment referendum. Follow­ ing were elected: O. Price, M. Shipley, L. Lott, R. Seckinger, M. Blanton, L. Neira. Other mo­ tions carried: To instruct Agent to cooperate in AFL Labor Day program; to send a wreath to funeral of Brother F. Dunlop, a Brother who died recently in New York. After considerable discussion, a motion to extend shipping cards by 60 days was defeated. Motion carried to ac­ cept trial committee's report. Under Good and Welfare, there was much discussion of the Puerto Rico situation, with a large number of members taking part. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, v/ith 258 members in at­ tendance. $ 4 ^ BOSTON—Chairman. J. Greenbaum. 281; Recording Secretary. B. Lawson. 894; Reading Clerk. G. Russell. 25690. Minutes of Boston and other Branch minutes accepted as read. Agent discussed shipping during the past couple of weeks and the prospects for the coming weeks. Dispatcher reported the shipping figures. Secretary-Trea­ surer's financial reports read and accepted. Motion carried to elect tallying committee to count port's ballots in General Fund assess­ ment referendum. Elected were W. McKenna, E. Haskins, G. Hunt, G. Russell, J. Riddle and H. Wiese. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM, with 59 bookmembers present. 4 4 4 BALTIMORE — Chairman. William Renlz. 26445; Recording Secretary. G. A. Maslerson. 20297; Reading Clerk. F. A. Siansbury. 4683. D. Milligan and Thomas Wal­ ton took the Union Oath of Ob­ ligation. Minutes of other Branch meetings read and accepted. Several men were excused from the meeting after presenting valid reasons. Headq-uarters' re­ port to the membership accept­ ed as read. Port Agent reported on the status of shipping in this port and was followed by Patrol­ men and Dispatcher, each re­ porting on their activities dur­ ing the past three weeks. Mo­ tion carried to accept hospital committee's report. Motion car­ ried to elect tallying committee TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK to count ballots cast in recentlyconcluded referendum on the General Fund assessment. The following men were elected to serve on the committee: Ray Queen, J. Giller, J. Higgenbotham, W. C. Thomas, A. Bern­ stein and Ed Janaszak. Commit­ tee members were instructed to begin tally on Sept. 1 at 10 AM. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfai-e, members were urged to take good care of the new chairs which were provided for the comfort of all haids. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM, with 309 members present. 4 4 4 NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben Rees. 95; Recording Secretary, J. A. Bullock. 4747; Reading Clerk. G. Lawson. 39580. Other Branch minutes of pre­ vious meetings read and ap­ proved. Headquarters' report to the membership read and ac­ cepted. Agent gave a picture of prospective shipping for the near future in the Port of Norfolk. He pointed out that the 15 ships assigned to crew up and payoff in this port are the only regular ships making this port to take crews. He also stressed the nec­ essity of doing a good Union job on these ships. William C. Mur­ phy and Caleb G. Sparrow took the Union Oath of Obligation. Port tally committee was elected to count votes cast in referen­ dum on General Fund assess­ ment. The following men were chosen to serve: Cecil Saunders, K. Konstantinos, James A. Wynn, Niels Grungahl, Jacob Lauer, George C. Gillikin and John Price. Meeting voted to accept excuses from three members un­ able to attend. Several subjects of interest to the membership were discussed under Good and Welfare. 4 4 4 GALVESTON — Chairman. Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary. R. Wilburn. 37739; Reading Clerk. W. Brightwell. 7279. Galveston and other Branch minutes read and accepted. Sec­ retary-Treasurer's and Headquar­ ters' reports accepted as read. Port Agent said that shipping for the past three weeks had been slow. Payoffs here recently were the SS Coe Victory and the SS Jefferson City Victory. He said that the following ships are scheduled to call here intransit; Choctaw, City of Alma, 528 516 1,662 Fairisle, Lafayette, Ponce de Leon and Yaka, all Waterman, and the St. Augustine Victory, Isthmian. In addition, the Steel King has a payoff scheduled for Sept. 14, the Agent concluded. The following Brothers were el­ ected to serve as a tallying com­ mittee at the conclusion of the General Fund assessment refer­ endum: J. Bird, J. Allen, W. Zieler, S. Smith, G. Jordan and A. A. Ellis. 4 4 4 SAVANNAH — Chairman. Jim Drawdy. 28523; Recording Sec­ retary. W. C. Spivey. 43456; Reading Clerk. Jeff Gillette. 37060. Secretary-Treasurer's financial report read and accepted. Agent reported that payoffs of Southport and Southland were clean and that most of the crews had signed on again. However, 18 replacements were sent to the Fricks, Joseph H. Booker, John Blizzard, Charles Moss, C. R. West, Clarence Reynolds. Meet­ ing adjourned at 7:45 PM, with 148 members in attendance. 4 4 4 TAMPA — Chairman. R, H. Hall. 26060; Recording Secretary. K. Lopez. 50711: Reading Clerk. 37062. Minutes of other Branch meet­ ings read and approved. Port Agent discussed shipping during the past period, and mentioned the immediate prospects. Secre­ tary-Treasurer reported on the state of the Union, the shipping picture in the various ports. Branch buildings and the prob­ lems facing the SIU. His re­ marks were v/ell taken. Dis­ patcher cited the port's shipping figures. Under Good and Wel­ fare, many men took the deck to discuss the problem of men who take jobs in this port and then leave the ship in another port. A trial committee was elec­ ted to hear charges filed against three members accused of miss­ ing ships in this port. Men were placed in six months' probation. Marine Hospital Locations The complete list of Class A U.S. Marine Hospital is printed below. In addition to these the United States Public Health Service also provides second and third class relief stations in smaller American cities and foreign ports. Baltimore. Maryland—Wyman Park Drive and 31st Street. Out-patient office—Custom House. Boston (Brighton). Massachusetts—77 Warren Street. Bos- • ton. Out-patient office—Custom House. Boston. Buffalo. New York—2183 Main Street. Out-patient office —228 Federal Building. Carville. Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and express address: St. Gabriel. Louisiana. Chicago. Illinois—4141 Clarendon Avenue. Out-patient of­ fice—New Port Office Building. Cleveland, Ohio—Fairhill Road and East 124th Street. Out-patient office—New Post Office Building. Detroit. Michigan—Windmill Pointe. Out-patient office— Post Office Building. Ellis Island. New York. Fort Stanton. New Mexico—(Tuberculosis Sanatorium.) Freight and express address: Capitan. New Mexico. Galveston. Texas—45th Street and Avenue N. Out-patient office—302 Custom House. Kirkwood. Missouri—525 Couch Avenue. Memphis. Tennessee—Delaware and California Streets. Mobile. Alabama—St. Anthony and Bayou Streets. New Orleans. Louisiana—210 State Street. Out-patient office—Custom House. New York. New York—(Dispensary) 67 Hudson Street. Out-patient office—Barge Office. - Norfolk, Virginia—^Hampton Boulevard. Larchmont. Out­ patient office—Custom House. Portland, Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— Custom House. San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Francisco, California—14th Avenue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—^Apprmser's Building. Savannah, Georgia—^York and Abercom Streets. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Str^t and 14th Avenue South. Out-patient office—Federal Building. Stapleton, Staten Island, New York—Bay Street. Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS Friday. September S, iS49 4L O G MEWS Dan Cremmins, SIU Member Since 1945, Dies In Santos MEN BEHIND THE GOOD CHOW ON SANTA CLARA VICTORY Seafarer Daniel J. Cremmins, a member of the crew of the SS Dei Santos, died in a hospital at Santos, Brazil, on August 14, the LOG was informed this week. He became ill aboard the Mississippi* Shipping Company vessel and Port of Boston on May 19, 1945The late Seafarer was born was hospitalized upon arrival in in Massachusetts on Sept. 26, Santos. 1922. He lived at the home of Burial took place at the Saboa his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sisolosia Cemetery, Santos, on Cremmins, at 121 West St., Mai­ August 15 Services were con­ den, Mass. ducted by a priest of the Catho­ lic Church. Motor Ship Twenty members of the crew of the SS Del Monte, another Collides "With Mississippi ship, attended Bro­ ther Cremmins' funeral, accord­ SS Colabee SIU MEN AT SERVICES ing to Henry Gerdes, Steward on the Del Monte. Captain John F. Owens, and Chief Mate -Werhan, of the Del Monte, represent­ ed topside at the services. The crew of the Del Santos, which was at sea when word of Cremmins' death was received, sent a wreath for the funeral. Floral pieces were also sent by the crew of the Del Monte and the Delta Line, Mississippi sub­ sidiary which operates the ves­ sels. JOINED SIU IN '45 Brother Cremmins, who held book No. 47799, was in good Union standing at the time of his death. He joined the SIU At­ lantic and Gulf District in the In a dense fog described as "one of the worst" experienced off the Nova Scotia coast, the 110-foot motor ship La vernier collided with newsprint carrier Colabee, bound for Bale Comeau. The collision occurred about 12:30 PM, July 29, with visibility practically zero in the fog-bound seas. The Lavernier's stem was sliced off as she crossed the Colabee's bow, and her six-man crew was tossed into the water. Seafarers aboard the Colabee immediately lowered a couple of lifeboats and picked up the six men. Later they were trans­ ferred to a small ship, the Ed­ ward L, out of Nova Scotia. The Colabee then continued on her course to Baie Comeau. With these Seafarers in the galley, there's plenty of reason why feeding should be firstrate on the Isthmian ship. In front row (1. to r.): Johnny McElroy. 2nd Cook & Baker, and A. Telan. Steward; rear row: Rozendo Serrano. Utility; James McGhee. Utility; James Miller, Sa­ loon MM; Antonio DeSouza. MM; E. R. Single, Utility; Frank Resquites, 3rd Cook, and L. Tate. Ch. Cook. Wilson Caro. BR. was not present when photo was taken. Group was photographed in Tacoma. where Santa Clara Vic loaded lumber for East coast ports. 'Voice Of The Sea' By "SALTY DICK' ABOARD THE SS PUERTO RICO — You'll the bones to make the publication a success . . . Our Ship's hearing a lot about this ship, which just made her first Delegate, Paul Sanford, is on ^ »run as a passenger^^hip under the ball. We already have a the Bull Line flag. good-sized ship's fund . . . Bro­ There are a bunch of old- ther Colucci is writing a column timers aboard. We brought the for the ship's paper. He calls it Two observations on the four-month-old Hawaiian strike of Harry Bridges' ship to New York from Balti­ "Around the Bases." If you're in­ more where she was fitted out terested in Softball, see Colucci. CIO longshoremen were disclosed in letters received by the LOG this week. and then sailed on the maiden The fanciest pair of shoes I've One of the communications Steel Flyer had been un- is going on all over the world voyage to San Juan and Ciudad ever seen belongs to Kenny Eckwas from Arturo J. Lomas, a loaded by union longshoremen and it will take courageous gov- Trujillo on Aug. 18. holm. Ask him to show them Seafarer who wrote from Hono­ upon- arrival in the US from ernments and union men and Everything ran smoothly. The to you . . . Wedding bells will lulu's Tripler General Hospital. Honolulu, declared: women to combat it and keep only event was that we found soon ring for Jack Cockerill. The other was from a resident "Now we shall see how strong us out of war. a stowaway aboard on our trip First he plans to save a few of Honolulu who is a friend of Harry Bridges and his cohorts "The strike is certainly com- north. bucks. while sailing. SIU member Eddie Giza. Giza are. I hope this will be the end munist-inspired and is backed by Not mentioning any names, Pete Gonzalez is our Chef. turned the communication over of him. If Bridges is ousted the Soviets. Keep up the good Pete's got an earned reputation but the smallest member of the to the LOG because he felt it from the CIO, then I hope the work. Believe me, it is good to as a good feeder. He's famous crew has just received a lock was of general interest. AFL gets in—and in a hurry, know that there are men of for arroz con polio ... Fred (Lil of hail- from his girl friefid. He "It isn't what is happening courage and good faith in Abner) Barthes is in the Black carries it near his heart . . . For Brother Lomas wrote that he couldn't understand how the here so much. The same thing unions." Gang, but the only grease on those who don't know, Puerto longshoremen "could hold out him is on the seat of his pants. Rico means rich port. A certain waiter promised a so long. The papers and radio IT WAS COFFEE TIME ON THE TRAVELER Among this fine crew is oldgirl in Baltinfore a wedding have a powerful propaganda timer Frank Bose, Chief Elec­ band. Several days later she setup going full blast. Programs trician. He and his assistant, Sal showed up in New York, and Brother James W. Kelly are' interrupted about every 15 Colls, are always ready to help submitted this photo so his came on board looking for him. minutes for a blast at the com­ out anyone. They recently in­ shipmates on a recent trip Our ship's library has re­ mies. stalled a fan in my room. Whew! ceived some books and maga­ aboard the Steel Traveler "can "Public sympathy," he con­ see it in the LOG." Unfortu­ Jimmie Golden is BR-ing here zines and one crewmember has tinued, "seemingly is much nately, identification didn't ac­ and is doubling as our ship's already donated a bound volume against the strike (it hits most company picture so we can't photographer. You'll be seeing of the SEAFARERS LOG. We're people directly — lack of food, tell you who the men are. some of his stuff in the LOG. hoping others will follow suit etc.y We haven't been too much Bosun Eddie Parr is walking . . . Someone said that "Tiny" interested in same owing to the with a limp—it's a boil near his Mease got .stuck in a locker the commie angle. But with this stern. other day. ^ sickly propaganda, which is also Night Steward on the PR is And 77 Concha Road in Ciu­ ^ blast at all labor, unfortunate­ Ray Griswold, former bartender dad Trujillo is becoming the ly, and the filthy record of capi­ on an Alcoa scow. He's coming most popular resort for seamen tal in these islands since way around fine after a recent opera­ in this ship . . . The skipper is back, one can only hope that tion . . . "Fibber McGee and a good joe. He gave sun-wor­ labor will not be hurt by any Molly" are the names given to shippers permission to go out adverse movement which may Eddie Smith and Stan Hawkins, on boat deck so they could catch arise. both of whom are room stew­ some of the sun's rays and "It appears, however, that the ards. there are plenty of them. setup for such an anti-labor We've got a ship's paper, the We must include the fact that movement is good, from what I SS Puerto Rico Advocate. Re­ the crew aboard ^ this ship is can see," Lomas concluded. sponsible, for the job is George working as a unit and doing a The letter from Giza's friend, Boney. He's worked his fingers good job of it. who wrote after learning that Comments From Hawaii On Bridges' Beef �Friday. September 9. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Seven LOG Digested Minutes Of SID Ship Meetings SAM ELIZABETH. May 21 — Dan ing used as linen storeroom. Butts. Chairman; R. F. Stewart, Change would be mor^e conven­ ient all around. Motion by B. Secretary. Chair read communi­ cation from SIU representative Goodman that voluntary dona­ tions'^ be accepted at payoff to in San Juan. Motion carried that purchase wreath to be sent to dispute between Chief Cook and funeral of Brother Rose, who galley boy be dropped. Brother passed away at San Juan. Under Curley recommended that re­ pair list be'handed to company Good and Welfare it was recom­ mended that Stewards Depart­ representative in time for re­ ment be consulted before the pairs to be made. Motion by stairway Leading down to ice­ Butts carried that shore gang in PR be restrained from doing boxes is painted so as to avoid possibility of accidents. work that might eliminate over­ time for crewmembers unless X if ^ Deck Gang doesn't want the ALLEGHENY VICTORY. June work. Recommended that des­ sline gave pep talk on Unionism, 18 — James Naylor. Chairman; tination of ship be posted on praising the fine way in which Paul L. Whitlow. Secretary. No sailing board. Suggested that the crew has conducted them­ cppy of last repair list left DDT bombs be made available. selves in traditional SIU style. aboard by previous crew so it Henri Robin. Baker, was elected suggested that new one be % % ALEXANDRA. June 3—Frank Ship's Delegate. drawn up and sent to Headquar­ 4. S. 4. Dowd. Chairman; Mel Brown, ters; copy also to be presented SUZANNE. June 12—G. BoneSecretary. Ship's Delegate re­ at Baltimore when port authori­ peated previous advice to crew font, Chairman; Peter Serrano. ties come aboard to check re­ to be careful not to take more Secretary. No beefs to report in pairs for New York, where work cigarettes ashore in Germany any of the departments. G. Bone- will be done. Whitlow was elec­ than allowed by regulations. font was elected Ship's Delegate. ted Ship's Delegate. Motion car­ Brother Healy discussed need for Motion by Carbone calling for ried instructing Ship's Delegate fumigation of ship. Brother Rious a set of new table cloths for to get names of Agents in ports confirmed Ship's Delegate Mil­ crew's mess. Motion by A1 Ri­ we are scheduled to hit. Dis­ ler's observation that Steward vera to keep customs guards in cussion held on -washing ma­ and Cook are talking unneces­ Trujillo City out of the crew's chine for crew's use. Will get sarily about each other's work. mess as they discriminate against estimates on cost of one, then the crewmembers going ashore. crew will contribute amount Discussion was held on the mat­ needed. By HANK ter of fresh fruits. Crewmembers charged that there had not been A vote of thanks to the crew of the good ship SS Puerto Rico. enough. They are a swell bunch, all departments are in shipshape condi­ i. t. t. tion and the chow turned out is tops. Smooth sailing, fellas. By MAIDEN CREEK. June 12 — MALDEN VICTORY. June 9 the way, Eddie Murphy aboard the SS Puerto Rico can sit and -—Robert McCulloch. Chairman; Oliver Kase, Chairman; Joseph listen all night to those Western songs. And he_ says "Skippy" G. E. Campbell. Secretary. Ship's Malazinsky. Secretary. Ship's Gusczynsky is real happy when a certain Western number is Delegate read a letter from Delegate advised everyone to played . .. Brother Donald Rood, the electrician (if we're not misBrother who left ship to go to leave his quarters clean for the XXX taken) was in port a few weeks ago. Now it looks as if he's out hospital. He thanked crew for oncoming crew. Disputed over­ BIENVILLE, June^ 11—Pwks. voyaging again . . . Congratulations to Luis Ramirez. He recently sending money and said he was time was reported in the three Chairman; John G. Brady. Sec­ became the proud "poppa" of another boy ... Where's little Pete coming along fine. Under Good departments. Patrolman is to be retary. Delegates reported all Drebas right now? He's a guy with a sense of humor and never and Welfare discussion was de­ requested to check into matter okay in all departments. Motion stays in port too long... "Duke" Wade sailed into town recently voted to the subject of "Good of stores which were promised by Taimer that Ship's Delegate after a trip. Unionism" and proper conduct of but never delivered. Ship's Dele­ see Chief Mate about painting XXX good union members. Meeting gate reminded all hands that a of the fantail, instead of using Joseph De Cabo. who has a habit of wearing dark glasses, sober payoff is expected of fish oil. This is advised for the adjourned at 7:30 PM. is continuing bis musical business (call it a side-line hobby) everyone. One minute of silence benefit of the crew. A vote of t, tas dancing instructor. Is it true, Joe. there's a new dance DEL VALLE. June 2fr—N. A. in memory of departed Brothers. thanks was extended to the called the canasta?... Thomas Cully. A1 Sacco are probably Bartlelt. Chairman; Earl Laws. Stewards Department for a job still in port... Apparently there's a brother who thinks the Secretary. Ship's Delegate re­ well-done. Appreciation was also name of the ship he's on is called the Robert Kettering. He's ported that disputed overtime expressed for the fine spirit and mistaken. The name of the ship he's on is called the Robin had been collected. N. A. Bartcooperation shown by all de­ Kettering... That oldtimer. Mike Gottschalk. has informed lett. Carpenter, elected Ship's partments throughout the trip. us he's going to introduce a new ilavorable concoction for the Delegate by acclamation. Three Repair list was discussed and passengers aboard the SIU's newest passenger ship, the SS departments are to rotate in t i- X drawn up. Puerto Rico. It will be culinary—not a new type of drink. keeping recreation room and, QITY OF ALMA. June 12—S. XXX laundry clean. Ship's Delegate p^rtado. Chairman; N. Lust. Sec XXX QUEENS VICTORY. June 4— instructed meeting that hence- ^etary. Ship's Delegate said that Philip Archilles. Chairman; Joe Congratulations to William Zarkas. This winter he'll be- ringing forth all shipboard beefs are to Ug had asked to put Captain cat- Wright. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ the bells of bethrothal and starting on the long voyage of matri­ be taken to the delegates for ^alk forward but had been turn- gate reported on cigarette ra­ mony. We're also inWmed that Brother Zarkas didn't cross an settlement, and that the practice ed down. Everything was re­ tioning. Except for some disputed AFL picketline outside one of the big movie houses around Times of calling the Hall is to be dis­ ported going smoothly in the overtime in Black Gang, there Squai-e recently. Indeed, it is this tj'pical helpful spirit on the continued. No man is to leave departments. Question as to why were no beefs to report. Motion part of every union man throughout the labor movement which the ship unless he has been milk was not put aboard in last carried to give each man a full helps the union guys on anji- picketline to win their fight against properly relieved or excused by US gulf port. Suggested that men set of linen each week, and to anti-labor actions and resistance. his department head. try to keep washing machines charge him for pieces missing XXX and laundry tubs clean, and that when he turns it in. Steward John Riebel is in town right now. By the way. Brother attempt be made to decks in requested that everyone change Riebel is the champ of the checker players on the recreational quarters back aft painted. Crew­ his own linen. There was ex­ deck. Or could it be he's just .Qne of the many checker champs? members are to refrain from tensive discussion on the food ... Bing Miller had a birthday last month. Do any singing. using obscene language during situation, with the result that Bing?.. . Joe James sailed into town recently from a trip. meals. (Ed. note: Port Agent more stores are to be ordered if if- X The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the OREMAR. June 26—F. Barron. Tilley reported from Wilming­ at the earliest opportunity. homes of the following brothers—Henry Sedgeway of Alabama, Chairman; W. J. Fogarly, Sec- ton that the catwalk had been Alexander Stankiewicz of California, Joseph Sintes of Louisiana, zetary. Delegates made their re­ put on the ship.) Leonard Munna of Louisiana, John Toledo of New York, Richard ports. Suggested that Agent be if X X Johnson of Louisiana, Billy Hartzog of Alabama, Harry Green of ROBIN MOWBRAY. June 5— notified of the condition of the Louisiana, Aubrey Smith of Georgia^ T. Lehay of Alabama... water aboard. As ship just came Robert Garris. Chairman; Melvin To insure payment, all Brother H. A. Manchester is aboard the tanker SS Petrolite, on a out of the drydock, men feel Brown. Secretary. Department claims for overtime must be year's shuttle-run between the Persian Gulf and France. there is no excuse for drinking Delegates reported. Kirby Digturned in to the heads of de­ X X X water not being satisfactory. Al­ man resigned as Ship's Delegate partments no later than 72 Norman Maffie, the artist, just grabbed a job on a Bull so suggested that the rooms be and Arne Larsen was elected by hours following the comple­ Line ship... Say. Norman, how about drawing the typical touched up with paint. One min­ acclamation to succeed him. tion of the overtime work. shipboard "draw." It should make a good scene ... With apolo­ ute of silence in memory of de­ Crew recommended that anyone As soon as the penalty gies. we'll ask who is the former chief passenger steward, found using narcotics should be parted Brothers. work is done, a record should initials E. M.. who complained when he received a ten cent put" on charges and if found i, X if be given to the Department lip. In our opinion, any brother with a sense of humor a.nd a TELFAIR STACKTON. June 6 guilty put on the social register. head, and one copy held by broad mind, would still pop his safety valve over such an — M. Burnstine. Chairman; C, J, Ji ^ 4" the man doing the job. experience... Brothers, read your agreements thoroughly so FRANCES. June 12—B. Good­ Kerfoot. Secretary. No beefs in that your jobs and beefs can be performed in the proper and In addition the depart­ any of the departments. Motion man. Chairman; F. Townsend. mental delegates should understanding manner. Keep those ships clean. Hold those by J. Kearney that each dele-^ Secretary. All was reported in check on all overtime sheets shipboard meetings. Read all the booklets printed for every gate make repair list, copies to order by the delegates; no beefs 72 hours before the ship Brother's welfare. A continuous reading of all SIU literature be forwarded to New York and pending. Motion by A. Valentine makes port. is an obligation to your Union and yourself. Smooth sailing. Norfolk, as ship is in port to carried, recommending that laun­ Brothers. load for only one day. M. Burn­ dry be moved to place now be- £veKqo>ie likes -to hear news his sUipmcctes. If c|ou dM i+ew abouira wewber thdTqou iVi-teres+-fifeoHiers, Sewd it-in-to CUT'AMP'ROM HAMK. 9bniBLoe, SCBBAVBR ST,N .y. -4.: CUT and RUN On Overtime m HI �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS Friday, September 9. 1949 LOG Man's Odd Conduct Puzzles Let The Postman Ring 'Wayfarer' On Far East Trip AT EASE IN VENICE The SEAFARERS LOG welcomes letters from the membership for publication in the "Membership Speaks." Your -Union newspaper is one of the most effective me­ diums through which you may air your opinions. Constructive criticisms are welcome but letters must not contain libelous statements against members of the Union. written and carved his name tmTo Ihe Editor: til now it has become an art— Having recently made a trip a symbol in itself. A symbol of to the Far East I feel I should man's destruction as compared write about two things which to the once beautiful edifice impressed me very much—"The created by man for his God. happiness of some men," and "The destructive nature of Man." Not only have they carved In French Indo-China, ,I paused their names in the temples and to watch small, frail girls and tombs but they have broken off women do the work of oxen, the heads, legs and arms of the pushing and pulling wagons beautiful statuary and Oriental loaded with tons of material. works of art. These have been Their ages appeared to be from carried off as souvenirs and 12 to 30 years. The older women curios, later to be disregarded. were digging ditches with picks What has possessed man to destroy everything of beauty, be and shovels. it man or woman, city or town, But despite the hard work and temple or home? Destroy! De­ the hot sun and the unbelievably stroy! It seems to be the way low wages, they appeared very of all men. Will it lead to final To the Editor: happy as their laughter and self-destruction? Is it because As a result of my letter in a horse play were ever present. man's soul seeks peace and there recent issue of the LOG in which The soldiers who watch over is no peace? I offered my Florida property these coolie women to see that they do their work without re­ Ah, would that I were a for sale, I have been swamped bellion or strife make very little learned man. I would seek the with replies from all over Ameri­ more than the coolies themselves. reasons for man's destruction. ca. I am going over each o: Yet they, too, seem satisfied with Then we would all know the them. answer. I am aboard ship at present their brutality and authority. But I am a seaman, who hav­ and I cannot arrange to show ON TO CITY interested parties the property ' But let us leave the coolies ing seen, passes on. "The Wayfarer" But as soon as I get back to and the soldiers and go to the Florida and have finished going heart of the city and to the through the replies I will be better restaurants and night Corsair Crew Backs clubs. Who do we see there? Not able to handle the situation. the coolies who are happy just Fund Assessment I will write to those who sent in questions and who are in­ to exist, not the soldiers who To the Editor: are happy with the power of terested just as soon as I ge We, the crew of the Alcoa ashore. I regret any inconveni­ authority. We see the contented business Corsair, would like you to know ence they may have been causec man in his white palm beach that we are 100 percent behind by having to wait until I re­ suit and peroxide mademoiselle, the proposed ten-dollar assess­ turn. drinking champagne and eating ment for the General Fund. We Thanks again to the LOG for lobster a la Newburgh. Yes, it hope all the Branches up and the assistance I got in telling is he who is happiest of all. down the coast see the necessity people of the property I have Happy that the coolies exist, of this move, as we see it. It for sale. It sure got results. happy, that the soldier protects, may come in very handy in any I am enjoying my trip to happy that business is as usual. tight spot. Puerto Rico aboard this ship. In Singapore, I. visited the Here's hoping it is voted in We have a very fine crew and "Haw Par Garden." This once with flying colors. the ship is kept clean. We should beautiful garden is slowly being Edward Fuselier be in New York some time destroyed forever. All over the Ship's Delegate around the middle of August temples and tombs man has (For the crew) Oflo Preussler LOG Aids Member In Selling His Florida Property Seen here are Chief Steward C. A. Newman and Saloon Messman Tetterton. as they relaxed at a sidewalk cafe in the Italian city. Photo was taken when the Seafarers were ship­ mates aboard the SS Cecil N. Bean. Brother Offers Few Changes In Electrician Work Rules To the Editor: topping gear on a Saturday in port, the Electrician has to be on board to turn on the power on deck and again to turn it off. This messes up his chance of going ashore. An Electrician also must be on hand to take care of any electrical trouble that might pop up. Also, I think the Electrician should furnish his own tools and be compensated for it in a way similar to the Carpenter. This would save money in the long run for the companies, and it would eliminate the trouble of Electricians having to sail short of tools because a lot of times a man will come aboard on sailing day, or too late to order tools. I have found these troubles existing on the Del Sud and several other ships. Paul Fernandez Every now and then we read an article in the LOG about the Electricians. I would like to keep the ball rolling and blow off a little steam on the same subject. I have a few suggestions in regard to their working rules which could be worked into the next agreement. I think the rules should specify that the Chief Electrician is in charge of. the main and emergency switch­ boards, and that, except in em­ ergencies, it should be his duty to change over generators. Also, that whenever the Deck Gang is using deck machinery in port for any purpose outside of the Electrician's regular working hours, he shall be paid continu­ ous overtime while this work is being done. representation the crew got when For example, if the Bosun is we hit that port. The men all appreciate the very close at­ tention and interest shown by Port Agent Joe Algina. Also ap­ preciated was the fine repre­ sentation given us at the com­ pany office by Patrolman Red By James H. Gibbs. Oliver Headley Crewmember Says SIU Representation In NY Was A Pleasant Wind-up To Tough Voyage To the Editor: I would like to give a sample of some of our experiences aboard the tanker Sweetwater on a recent voyage. When we were in the Red Sea, I took out one side of the black­ out panel board from the star­ board side of the panel board from the aft door of the foc'sle. This was done because the cool air system in the foc'sle was in­ efficient. The foc'sle caught. all the heat from the stack and the fire room uptakes. Before the change the temperature was 123 degrees, after the change it had dropped to 85. As a result of the heat, the bugs ran wild. Despite the bene­ fits of this change, the Skipper made it very clear that he didn't like what was done. On July 4 I was refused treat­ ment for a swollen ankle, al­ though I have a letter from one of the officers saying that I was hurt while assisting the First Assistant pack throttle valves. I slipped and injured my left ankle. I reported to the Third Mate on the bridge but he told me to "come back later." WAIT On July 15 when I awoke with a sick headache and a bad stom­ ach, the Chief Mate refused to give me salts. I was told to wait until 8 A.M.—three hours. On July 16 the Chief Mate or­ dered the Chief Pumpman to grease the motor in motor boat but there were no grease fit­ tings attached to the motor. On June 26 the Skipper washed down the deck from 9:20 A.M. to 10:30 A. M. Reason was that the men had previously been or­ dered to mop deck from bow to stern with fuel oil and the deck was in an unsafe condition. There were some bright spots, however. One of them was Chief Engineer Joseph Sheehan, a really swell guy. No Seafarer who sails with Sheehan will ever make a mistake. He's one of the best. So is Larry Glass, First Assistant Engineer, who we were lucky to have. A word of credit is due the New York Hal; for the first-rate Log-A-Rhythms: CONSOLATION New Member's Wife Becomes LOG Fan To the Editor: I am a newer member of the Brotherhood. My wife recently visited me aboard ship and she happened to pick up a copy of the LOG. She enjoyed reading it very much and asked me if it was possible for you to put her on the regular mailing list so she can get a copy at home every time it comes out. Gus Paskaris (Ed. Note: You bet. Copies will begin arriving soon at the Paskaris home.) How How Since first Since first Dubose long ago if seems, long ago it's beew. I saw her in my dreams, my love was seen. She was beauty, perfect beauty. Beauty unakin. For her's was beauty of the soul, Not beauty of the skinBut, now she is gone, Faded behind a marital screen. For me not to be loved. For me not to be seen. Should I face disappointment with regret? No. That is the weakling's way. After gazing on beauty, I am able yet To laugh and walk away. �Friday. Septembar 9. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG CONTENDING SOFTBALL TEAMS ON THE DEL NORTE Pistol-Packers Belong Home On The Range, Ames Says To the Editor: These Seafarers frimmed the Delia liner's topside team, 2 to 1. in a game played recently in Santos. Brazil. Bottom row. left to right: Domenicis. Garn. Tucker. Streickland and Russo; top row: Hursey. Hughes. Pedersen. Callahan. Garcia and Foster. Page JYine One night during a recent voyage of the SS John W. Bur­ gess, I took over the wheel watch from Brother E. G. Tesko at 10 o'clock. About ten minutes later the Skipper came into the pilot house and walked out tthe starboard wing of the bridge. He bumped into the bulkhead as he was stepping out the door. 'After speaking a few words to the Mate, the Skipper return­ ed to the starboard wipg, where he made a great deal of noise. It sounded as though he was jump­ ing up and down on the grating, or kicking it. Soon he went to his room. Shortly after, a shot rang out. The wheel house clock showed 10:28 P.M. The shot, which sounded as though it came from the Master's room, was followed by another and another. It con­ tinued until 10:55 P.M., and I thought I was at a gallery range Union Movie Makes Hit On, Seatrain N.J. To the Editor: Quartermaster Robert Lester, the Seatrain New Jersey's impre­ sario, who owns a top notch sound movie projector, came up with a prize movie today, the "Battle of Wall Street." Lester purchased the film re­ cently at SIU Headquarters out of his own money to add to his collection. In view of the fact that he puts on several shows a V eek, giving of his time and effo; t freely, the crewmembers, over Lester's objections, insisted on taking up a collection to de­ fray the cost of this excellent movie of our white-capped Bro­ thers in action on the Wall Street In the officers' lineup were—bottom row. left to right: Wyble, Nielsen. Eaton and Boyd; top picketlines during the rough and row:- Peterson. Cradick. Johnson, Greenard and Morris. Kramer was not around for picturetough UFE strike. taking. Every Seafarer should make it a point to see this film. It will clear up any doubt in the minds of Brothers who may have won­ dered why we took part in a beef so far removed from mari­ time. The film shows very clear­ To the Editor: work it has In these colonies, there are for the very fine ly that trade unions of all types thousands of men who need done and still is doing to im­ must stand together or be lick­ I read with interest in the work, and the shipowners sail prove the working conditions of ed separately. SEAFARERS LOG that a com­ the ships to the ports mentioned seamen. GOOD JOB mittee had been formed for the and pick the crews. I sincerely hope the American The camera man sure did a purpose of boycotting Panama­ The working conditions on the Federation of Labor and its af­ good job and got clear pictures nian ships. I am glad to see the Panamanian ships are terrible. filiated unions will bring pres­ of every phase of the long SIU represented on that com­ Living conditions are very un­ sure to bear on Congress, so they struggle. We saw the first group sanitary. On some ships no can throw out the undemocratic mittee. of white-capped Seafarers march towels or bed linep are issued legislation that is the Taft-Hart­ I can assure you that the in orderly fashion to their ap­ to the crews. The food isn't any ley Act. pointed pleaces and soon the move of the International Trans- good, and when the men com­ The recent victory of the Ca­ well-behaved picketlines were portworkers Federation and its plain they are told "take it or nadian District of Seafarers In­ established. Soon thereafter, the affiliates to boycott the Pana­ leave it." ternational Union over the Ca­ Wall Street stooges—a total of manian fiag ships is timely. It For example on wages, a Pan­ nadian Seamen's Union is a should have the full support of 800—arrived. amanian ship named the Katie blessing to Canadian seamen. I The efficient work of our gal­ all democratic trade unions. pays wages ranging from $50 to am sure they will be happier I agree that seamen are at $55 for an OS, and $60 ^or an and much better protected under ley men in supplying the picketlines with food and hot coffee, the the mercy of the owners of AB. Can you beat that? the banner of the SIU. speeches by Dave Keefe, of th( ships under Panamanian regis­ I. must congratulate the SIU A. Khan UFE, Paul Hall of the SIU, Mike try. Unfortunately, the men who Garrigue of the Hotel, Restaurant sail these ships do not belong Employes Union, Gus Tyler of to any recognized, bonafide un­ the ILGWU and the others were ion. To the Editor: mask themselves behind the cry shown _ on the screen in the Most of the crews on Pana­ of "job security" when their real mass rally. manian ships are being taken In regard to the recent compul­ interest lies in the fact that they Then we were treated to the on in British Guiana and the sory vacation argument, I must have at last found a job carry­ most disgusting spectacle of any West Indies. While there are concur with Brother W. Lamb, ing mail for* topside. In some of us have ever seen—the kick­ seamen's unions in British whose letter appeared ip the cases, this covers up their own ing and clubbing of helpless Guiana, Jamaica, Trinidad and SEAFARERS LOG of August 9. incompetency. pickets as they lay prostrate on the Barbados, they are powerless T am of the opinion that homeA job for every book is enough the sidewalks of Wall Street. to do anything, as there is no steading and apple-polishing run security for any union man. I New York's "finest" sure proved legislation to compel the ship­ hand in hand. The two are im­ say share the jobs and promote themselves. owners to deal with the unions, possible to separate and are cer­ real union security. BUI Gray or to pay a specified scale of tainly not good for any union— Let's keep our Union strong! Ship's Delegate wages or establish certain stan­ especially the Seafarers. Seatrain New Jersey dards. Clifford Thompson The Mates' fair-haired boys Canadian Seaman Hails Move Of Seafarers, ITF Affiliates To Halt Panama Transfers Brother Favors Job-Sharing in Coney Island, not on a ship on the high seas. The Third Mate and I natur­ ally were a bit concerned. The Mate came into the wheel house, saying he didn't want to get hit and that he didn't like the idea of anyone shooting a gun off behind his back. I didn't hear the rest of what he said because another shot drowned out his voice. The Third Mate then went out to the starboard wing of the bridge, but no sooner had he stepped ^outside than another shot was heard. Right back into the wheel house came the Mate. He said, "He (the Skipper) is shooting out the porthole." Then he expressed a fear that one of the bullets might hit some part of the bridge and ricochet in his direction. BETTER TO SEE Once, between shots, I heard the gun fall on the deck. I felt much less comfortable than I would have if I had been on a Coney Island shooting range. At least there , I could have seen what was going on. Seriously, however, I want to say that anybody—even a Skip­ per—who shoots a gun aboard at night, when he is far from being alert is a ~ danger to the lives and limbs of all others on the vessel. Two of the shots were so close that I could hear them hit the water. Shots that close to the ship show that this man did not know how to han­ dle a gun. Certainly, he didn't know how much danger he was creating for the rest of the men. Les Ames , I Voyager Menr Working In SIU Style To Ihe Editor: While making a round- ' theworld voyage on this Isthmian ship, we ran across the crew of a newly organized SIU Canadian District vessel, the SS Federal Voyager. We spent a consider­ able amount of time discussing conditions aboard their ship and I felt that what they had to saywould be worth passing on to the rest of the membership. First of all, they could not give enough thanks to the Sea­ farers for helping them get started with their new contracts for better wages and conditions. When this gang took over, they found the ship in one hell of a mess, as the CSU crew be­ fore them had really fouled up the quarters and the messrooms But the boys have turned to on that scow despite that and have made it a clean ship, true to SIU standards. GOOD SEAMEN As a matter of fact, the Ship's Delegate told us that they had the Mate working ahead of schedule and thai he really was amazed at what a good union crew can accomplish. One other thing for which these men wish to express their thanks is for the books and magazines donated 4o them by crews of various SIU ships dur­ ing their stop in Honolulu, as their library was completely de­ stroyed by the former CSU crew. P. T. Archilles Ship's Delegate SS Queens Victory �Ttti SEAFARERS LOG Page Tea Friday, Sepletnhex 9, 1949 Boston Shipping Okay, Okay - So YOU Were On Quiet Side By LAWSON By PAT ROBERTSON BOSTON—^In addition to the SB Yarmouth, ships paying off during the past week here were the SB The Cabins and the BB Ann Marie. Only the BB The Cabins, a Cabin Company tanker, signed on again, so shipping could not be reported as anything but poor for the period. In-transit ships making this port were the Marquette Victory, Isthmian; Greeley Victory, Wa­ terman; Robin Kirk, Robin; Penmar, Calmar; Bessemer Victory, Waterman; Queens Victory, Isth­ mian; Canton Victory, Water­ man; Bt. Augustine Victory, Isth­ mian; Algonquin Victory, Bt. Laurence Navigation, and Banta Clara Victory, Isthmian. PERSONALITIES Johnny Lane is fresh off a tanker and he is going to double his money at the races — he figures. George Russell, one of our swell cooks, is .still waiting around for a ship. Little Pete Jomides is looking fine after a week in the hospi­ tal. Pete is one of those rare birds whose appearance will stump you every time. You'd never know he'd been sick by looking at him. You'd think he had just come off a vacation instead. There aren't any beefs to re­ port from this quarter, All hands are really cooperating — except for the ambulance chasers who are pestering the Brothers in the Marine Hospital. We'd like to remind the hos­ pitalized members that if they need any assistance, they should ask the Boston Port Agent, when he makes regular visits to the Marine Hospital, Bernstein Asks MC Fer Immediate Bids On Recenversiens Frisco Getting in-Transit Ships By TED ANDRYSIAK Reiki Jobs Take Up Mobile Shipping Slack By GAL TANNER MOBILE—Bince our last re­ port, shipping has been anything but spectacular. We had a total of 10 payoffs and eight sign-ons, plus eight ships in-transit, for the three-week period. The payoffs included the Antinous. Wild Ranger, Iberville, Fairport, Morning Light and Noonday, Waterman, and the Ca­ valier, Clipper and Corsair, Al­ coa. With the exception of the Noonday, all of these ships sign­ ed on again. The in-transit call­ ers were the MV Ponce, head­ ing down to the Islands with a heads-up crew aboard; Alcoa Roamer, bound for the West In­ dies; Fairhope, heading for Eur­ ope; Greeley Victory, going up the coast; Bessemer Victory, also north-bound; Bteel Inventor, on the way to Hawaii; Chickasaw, another north-bound job, and the Anna Dickenson, which headed for the lay-up fleet. Bpeaking of lay-ups, a few of our Brothers are confined to the Mobile Marine Hospital. They include J. Curtis, Mike Leousis, L. Howard, T. Galvin, R. Long, D. C. MiUer. The Arnold Bernstein Line has urged the Maritime Com­ mission to invite sealed bids for the reconversion of two former Army transports which the com­ pany is planning to place into the Atlantic passenger service. The two Army vessels are the General Pope and the General Weigle, both P-2 type ships, which Bernstein is anxious to have operating by next spring ht least. Both would offer oneclass passenger accommodations to Antwerp and Rotterdam. In asking the Maritime Com­ mission to speed action on the PROSPECTS alteration of the two ships, Bernstein told the agency that Shipping prospects for this it is attempting to work out a port for the next two weeks financial arrangement in connec­ don't look too good at this point, tion with its application for an with only a few foreign payoffs scheduled. We still have seven operating subsidy. C-2s of the Waterman company The Bernstein Line pointed out in the yards waiting for cargo, to the Commission that the Uni­ and they might break at any ted Btates Lines is considering time. placing its flagship, the Ameri­ ca, in cruise service this winter. Relief jobs have been a big According to the Bernstein Line, help in the last three weeks. this would leave the North At­ Approximately 30 tugboat relief lantic "without privately-owned jobs and 12 on the rigging gang American-flag passenger service." were added to ten calls for men The company also informed on deep sea relief jobs. the commission that it has al­ Two crews were shipped to ready received more than 20,000 tugboats and helped to take up applications for accommodations some of the slack in employment on the two ships, "without soli­ during this slow period. citation on our part." Repairs on the Mobile Hall are still proceeding- at a steady pace and, from the comment re­ ceived from members on the beach here. Seafarers are sure going to be proud of their new Hall. The job is going to take a little longer than was first ex­ pected. We flgiured it was best to take it a little slow and do a first-class job. It'll be worth wait­ ing the additional time. BAGGAGE CALL By the way, anyone who has baggage in the Mobile Hall is reminded to pick it up as soon as possible. The baggage room will soon be in the path of the renovation crew, and the gear will have to be moved to permit work to continue. Borne of the stuff being held has been in the Hall for a very long time. Well, the voting period for the referendum on the ten-dollar General Fund assessment has come to an end, and the entire membership is waiting anxiously to learn the results. All of the oldtimers on the beach here are sure the results will show a majority of "yes" votes, which will mean a big step forward for the Union. And speaking of oldtimers, some of them around Mobile at the moment are Blackie 'Huller, "Ding . Dong" Bell, William Morse, H. Carmichael, L. Lott, C. Mitchell, J. Crawford, C. Dunlop, J. Prestwood, J. Jordan, Jimmy Naylor and B. Bims. Bee you next issue! PORTRAIT OF A SEAFARER A Normaat MaBU sketch of Tony PUano BAN FRANCIBCO — Vessels hitting this port during the past week were in-transit callers only and shipping, therefore, was on the slow bell. Two callers were the Oshkosh Victory, Waterman, and the Cal­ mar, of the company of the same name. There were no beefs on either of these ships. Buddy Benson, the Bosun, was on the Oshkosh Victory, and E. M. (Bud) Bryant, former piecard, came in off the.BB Afoundria. Bud says he's going to hang around awhile, so we had to rope him and put shoes on him. Also seen on the Frisco beach were W. M. Pennington, W. L. Busch, Nick Nutin and Earl Spear. Seafarers currently listed as patients in the Ban Francisco Marine Hospital are J. W. Keenan, T. Isaksen, B. Wigg, J. Gill, and T. Mack. We're looking for some jobs aboard three ships scheduled to call at this port. They are the Monroe Victory and Loyola .yictory of"^ Waterman, , and the Bteel Designer, Isthmian. Something might break soon on the Hawaiian longshore strike. Brother Jeff Morrison is still in Hawaii looking out for the interests of the A&G Dis­ trict membership^ there. At pres­ ent all we can do is sit tight. The following men have money due them from SmithJohnson, 60 Beaver St., New York. Write that office giving address and social security num­ ber and vouchei; will be for­ warded. Alexander A b o 1 i n e , James Beaners, George T. Brannan, Frank Campbell, Fred W. Car­ roll, Douglas W. Clifton, Steve Coleccki, Thomas J. Dawes, An­ tonio, DeCosta, Jose N. Dominquez, Albert E. Edefors, George M. Everett, R. Fiore, George C. Foley, Paul N. Proom. J. (5ibbs, Charles O. Gillikin, Paul Gonzales, Henry R. Gordon, Neils E. Grundahl, John W. Haas, Thomas Harris, Martin J. Hitch­ cock, Herbert R. Hutchins, Earl D. Johnson, George N. Kaeliwai, Charles A. • Loute, George W. Lowry. Erling Melle, William J. Michaelis, J. Mikaljunas, Stylianes Mondanos, Robert E. Pritchard, Harold Quimby, Francisco M. Reyes, Henry J. Rote, Stanley Ruzyski, •r. Bandstrom, Lloyd G. Bchop, Biloran O. Sierra, Gosta W. Sovelius. Otto J. Btemmo, Jack P. Steward, John Btraka, Gunnar K. Svalland, Fred Szoblik, Rob­ ert C. Templetoh, Lucian H. Tetterton. Goon Pay Thlu, Cecil Thomas, .Roy Thompson, William P. Vaughn, Robert H. Watkins< David L. Williams, D. M. Woods, Steve Zouvelos. 4. 4. SS LILICA The followiiig meh can collect the money coming to them by getting in touch with the Do]^ phin Steamship Company, 52 Broadway, New York City: Hermanes, J. Out, Oiler; Loreto Refalo,' DM; and Samuel Hudgins, MM. �Friday, September 9, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Marine Hospital in Pittsburgh is Ciosed Down CHARLIE POND ANTONIO BILYK The U. S. Marine Hospital at Get in topch with Eddie CaraGet in touch with Benjamin Pittsburg, Pennsylvania will dis­ continue admitting patients on vona, 11913 Pawnee Ave., Cleve­ Sterling, 42 Broadway, New York City. September 9, and the Hospital land, Ohio. will be closed as soon as pos­ if if is> if i i INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Osker, Uusmann, $5.00; D. B. Moller, sible, according to an announce­ MELVIN C. KLEIBER DONALD LIGHT J. A. Andersen, $1.00; J. R. Sojka, $2.00; C. A. -Pineyro, $2.00; P. . Salvo, by Federal Get in touch with Mary C. Bruce Henn has lost your ad­ $1.00; J. E. Murphy, $1.00; Fred Bar $2.00; T. J. Rezeveteb, $2.00; F. La- ment made today thes, $2.00; Wm. Throop, $3.00; Fred Plant, $2.00; W. P. Roux, $6.00; C. M. Security Administrator Oscar R. Smith, Local Board No. 18, Room dress and asks that you write Walker, $2.00; C. E. .Long, $5.00; C. Webb, $2.00; A. T. McLucas, $1.00; R. Ewing, 11, Memorial Building, Middle­ him at Teaneck, N.J. Johnson. $5.00; G. D. Allen, $5.00; C. Hudkins, $4.00. Surgeon General Leonard A. sex County, Framingham, Mass. if i i C. F. Porter, $5.00; A. R. Ditman, SS MEREDITH VICTORY Scheele recommended closing the JOHN FEDIOW $1.00; Wm. Woeras, $10.00; J. Besuila, if if if R. Gelling, $3.00; C. H. Johnston, $10.00; C. Whithurst, $3.50; M. Robin­ $1.00; N. T. Tala, $10.00; F. C. Nolan, Hospital to the Administrator in The Cape Mohican crew has FRANK BARON son, $7.00; V. Mlynek, $1.00. $5.00; T. J. King, $5.00; L. M. Henri- the interests of economy and of Get in touch with Mrs. Shir­ checked your gear at the SIU E. M. Christian, $1.00; C. Fisher, quez, $5.00; A. E, Iglesias, $5.00; I. providing better medical care ley Wessel, Supervisor, Missing Hall in Philadelphia. $1.00; F. j. Huttick, $25.00; J. Giar- Ostrowski, $5.00; F. S. Suniega, $5.00; to merchant seamen, members dina*. $3.00; W. G. Jarvts, $5.00; B. L. A. Canavino, $5.00; W. H. Nelson, i i i Persons Bureau, Seamen's Church Tombocon, $1.00; Robert Guthrie, $5.00; A. J. Raifsnider, $2.00; M. N. of the- U. S. Coast Guard and PETER J. WALSH Institute, 25 South Street, New $5.00; A. Aubin, $10.00; R. Kendoor- Dishman, $5.00; A. G. Anapolo, $2.00; other groups for whose medical Get in touch with J. L. Wash­ ski, $11.00; W. B. Orman, $1.00; Wm. E. D. Spradley, $2.00; E. V. Matinki, care the Public Health Service York 4, N. Y. burn, Administration Dep't., Air Feil, $5.00; N. Fredborg, $5.00; A. $4.00; D. Downey, $5.00; R. W. Murry, i i if is responsible. Conditioning Training Co., Inc., Ingibretson, $30.00; Wm. C. Fisher, $2.00; J. D. Cummins, $5.00; W. G. WOODROW DOWNS The action has been taken Youngstown 1, Ohio. $5.00; V. A. Engel, $5.00; Onice Tan­ Sargent, $5.00; A. J. Cobb, Jr., $2.00; Get in touch with your mother, ner, $5.00; C. Safounics, $5.00; E. J. H. E. Rode, $2.00; J. I. Briant, $2.00; both because the decrease in the » » » Mrs. J: R. Chestnut, 717 W. OlSproch, $5.00; J. Saurez, $2.00. J. J. Mlllin, $2.00; H. F. Corbitt, Jr., number of persons in the Pitts­ ROBERT C. STEPHENS SS MARQUETTE VICTORY $2.00; W. W. Denley, $5.00." burgh area who are entitled to ney Road, Norfolk, Va. Write to Joyce Deming, 6111 W. Merren, $5.00; N. Nomicos, $2.00; SS SEATRADER if if if medical care at the U. S. Marine Clybourn, No. Hollywood, Calif. J. Magnusson, $2.00; C, Lockhart, S. C. Bartoletti, $1.00; T. M. OstasMELVIN RICE $2.00; S. Rothman, $2.00; C. Whitted, zeski, $2.00; H. Zucker, $1.00; R. W. Hospital does not warrant the i i if Your mother, Mrs. Laverne expense necessary to $2.00; E. Laws, $2.00; R. Flood, $2.00; Davies, $1.00; M. Awall, $1.00; B. sizable JOHN ULAS Rice, Keats, Kansas, would like J. Sidor, $5.00; R. Ferreira, $2.00; B. Ruthowski, $2.00; H. E. Svenson, maintain" the Pittsburgh Marine William Bennett is anxious to Gross, $2.00; R. Jensen, $2.00; G. $2.00; Frank Lis, $2.00; A. J. Nicolto hear from you. She would Hospital, and because of the in­ hear from you. Write to him at DeNoma, $5.00; G. Liakos, $5.00; M. outos, $4.00; D. J. Provslezianos, $6.00; creasing difficulty of staffing also like to hear from his ship­ 18802 Henry St., Melvindale, Rodriguez, $2.00; J. Jancy, $1.00; N. J. E. Steube, $7.00; F. Gonzalez, $1.00; mates. Magash, Jr., $5.00; J. Gardner, $5.00; S. Wawzinak, $5.00; M.' N, Katsimbris, and equipping a small hospital Mich. i i i J. Basco, $5.00; F. Indihar, $5.00; R. $1.00; W. R. Carroll, $6.00; A. Mc- to give a full range of special i i i Barker, $5.00; E. Warsaw, $5.00; C. Cabe, $2.00; F. H. Brown, $2.00; J. services. WACLAW LUESCHNER SS ROBIN KIRK CREW Bevell, $5.00; E. Fairbanks, $5.00; Cabral, $2.00; F. Maher, $2.00; R. CHARLES J. NEUMAIER Dr. Scheele assured Mr. Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. ComFrank Travis, $5.00; B. L. Wilson, Rivera, $3.00; G. D. Finklea, $4.00; It is very important that you pton thank the men who were that full provision has been $5.00; J. Ford, $5.00; W. Newman, C. L. Donlin, $5.00; J. A. Castelin, $5.00; R. Vela, $5.00; F. Fernandez, $5.00; J. Ruiz, $1.00. made to continue to provide ad­ get in touch immediately with aboard this ship on Aug. 24 .for $5.00. SS I. S. COBB equate medical care for Public J. J. Doyle, attorney, 519 Cali­ the gift given to the Compton's SS ANNISTON CITY G. Holgerson, $1.00; W. Simkins, Health Service beneficiaries in fornia St., San Francisco 4, Calif. new baby. C. Sypher, $2.00; B. Martinez, $5.00; $10.00; J. Zeschitz, $1.00; J. Corriker, the Pittsburgh area. i i i if i i J. Pagan, $2.00; A. Gregory, $5.00; A. $1.00; W. W. Zeeler, $2.00; L. Palmer. W. PARKER Patients seeking treatment for BENJAMIN E. KOSOW Malouet, $2.00; R. Macaraeg, $2.00; A. $1.00; R. Morton, $1.00; R. E. Davis, W. THORNTON chronic illnesses will be referred Martinez, $5.00; F. Regalado, $2.00; J. $1.00; F. S. Stevens, $1.00. Get in touch with Mrs. B. Stoddard, $2.00; F. Nadal, $2.00; F. SS SEATRAIN N. Y. J. Crowley has left your over­ Kosow, 227A-E 102 Drive, Brook­ to other Marine Hospitals where Crodevant, $5.00; W. Hightower, $5.00; C. Carlson, $2.00; G. H. Villacres, special facilities and specially time sheets from the SS Trinity lyn, New York. P. Cunderson, $2.00; V. Keller, $5.00; $2.00; W. C. Chappell, $2.00. in the mail room of the New R, Pepin, $2.00; R. Ramos, $5.00; V, C. Goldstein, $1.00; J. T. Walker, trained personnel are available i i if York- Hall. for their treatment. Enriquez, $5.00; S. Suliman, $2.00; M. $3.00; W. T. Dalton, $1.00. JACK MAYS Rivera, $5.00; J. Madsen, $2.00; C. Communicate with Nona But­ Nelson, $2.00; J. Velasquez, $2.00; Ftery, 2011 Leland, San Pedro, M. Donaldson, $5,00; L. Brain, $5.00; Calif. Important. H. Sorensen, $5.00. SS KATHRYN B. Estrella, $1.00; A. Decena, $1.00; P. G. Gonzalez, 50c; R. Peerez, $1.00; Antolino G. Soto, $1.00; P. P. Colon, $1.00; E. Torres, $1.00; R. Torres, $1.00; A. Acosta, $1.00; J. Pasapera, $1.00; G. Gonzales, $1.00; M. Rodriguez, $1.00; L. A. Vila, $1.00; Pedro Perez, $1.00; L. Guellintz, $1.00; C. C. Mojica, $1.00; L. Rodriguez, $1.00; G. Mar­ tinez, $1.00; T. Rivera, $1.00; J. Figueroa, $1.00; G. Llamos, $1.00; A. Oquendo, $1.00; C. Martinez, $1,00; J. Cilsmp, $1.00. SS FAIRLAND D. DeSei, $5.00; P. Prevas, $3.00; M. Kondylas, $1.00; W. Wyhooki, $1.00; B. Schmitz, $2.00; F. D.. Thompson, $2.00; J. Baugher, $1.00; 1. R.' Pedersen, $3.00; 1. C. Dongen, $2.00; H. Mobley, $2.00; New Williams, $2,00; O. Figueroa, $1.00; J. R. Murelle, $1,00; J. H. Fort, $2.00; A. Serpe, $3,00; A. Whler, $1.00; V. Silva, $1.00. SS MALDEN VICTORY R. F. King, $5.00; W. Milburn, $2.00; W. R. Salazar, $4.00; B. P. Burke, $4.00; G. Majdek, $15.00; D. Blumlo, $15.00; F. M. Collins, $2.00; S. Longham, $2.00; V. Arjona, $2.00; RT H. Smith, $2.00; T. Lenczewski, $4.00; J. Ostroski, $3.00; J. Dunn, $.500; H. C. Hutcherson, $4.00; E. J.^Kosecki, $2.00; J. J. Burke, $6.00; A. Praza, $5.00; C. T. Ridge, $2.00; R. Coleman, $15.00. .' SS CARRUTH R. J. Denayer, $2.00; J. C. Brush, $5.00*. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS W. E. Pepper, $2.00; E. N. Mclnis, $2.00. SS CHRYSANTHY STAR W. Alvano, $2.00; 1. C. Chuistner, $1.00; 1. White, $5.00. SS BESSMER VICTORY E. Delaney, $2.00; F. Kenfield, $1.00. SS NEW LONDON B. H. Meade, $3.00; W. C. Murphy, $1.00; Osmael, Ruiz, $2.00; A. G. Esplneda, $1.00; W. M. Todd. $1.00: C, R. Pimentel, $2.00; C.. L. Pearson, $1.00. SS QUEENS VICTORY N. Swolka, $2.00; L. Derstler, $4.00; C. Gladhill, $3.00; E. R. Hulet, $5.00; J. Wright, $2,00; J. J. Corden, $3.00; P. R, Vorke, $5.0<I: M. P. Dario, $2.00; H. Ahmed, $2.00; H. W. Sherman, $2.00; S. R. Webb. $2,00; G, Saurento, $4,00j F. Quintavo, $2.00; W. M. Vanderburg, $3.00; A. Hernandez, $5.00; C, W. Bakebnr, $3.00; M. Rialland, $2.00; C. Atkins, $2.00; F. T. Caiman, $4.00; A SAILOR GOES HOME By JOHN J. FLYNN . The SS Francis Cole layed rusted and drab alongside the wharf and, except for the voices of seamen heard in the passage­ ways, an air of forlorness hung heavy about the ship. A discordant quietude pre­ vailed, broken by the murmur of life seething from distant streets, the lap of water as in gentle caress against the hull, and gulls wheeling and swoop­ ing in raucous cry, gulping sa­ vagely at the refuse on deck. The longshoremen had gone to supper, leaving behind a scene of suspended action, while the sunglow of the late afternoon re­ ceded before the shadow of the looming dusk. PLEASANT SIGHT Tilley leaned on the rail over­ looking the welldeck. It was pleasant to survey the helterskelter of trailing bull ropes, guy lines and odd angled booms, and know he wasn't going to secure them for sea when the ship pulled out. He was going home. The tele­ gram from his father in Okla­ homa said in essence — come home, I need you, the farm needs you and Helen thinks you're forgetting her. How often he thought of home on calm nights, looking at a velvet sea and drained the cup of regrets that he was so far away—from her, the homestead; yes, even from himself. But reconcile himself that he belonged there, that those years of toil from a boy to manhood on a heartbreaking, dusty, plag­ ued land—go back to that! He broke into a nervous giggle. No he didn't really want to, but she was there, and he needed her and the farm needed him. He belonged to the land. Tilley smiled ruefully; there were horizons that the sea didn't contain and it seemed he rode a solitary passage to many strange and polyglot ports that touched him not. He could never break away. How odd that, when he was there, he hated the farm and yet on night watches he , evoked dreams of a new tractor, raising of soy beans and the use of a new fertilizer he read about in an agrarian magazine. Such it was that he reflected. "Tilley, the Purser, is paying off." It was Garrity, and the old man was smiling at Tilley's be­ numbed look. "Well, you don't seem anxious to get your pay." Sure, sure, Garrity; I was just thinking—" he hesitated, then offered his hand. "So long Garrity, I'm going home to Okla­ homa." THEY'RE WAITING "Yeah, that's what you're been saying all day. You got folks and a sweetheart; that's a lot to go back to—see that you stay put," the old man observed grufflyHe shook his head thoughtful­ ly, "Just a calf, a lucky calf," he muttered and leaned on the rail where Tilley had been. He surveyed the maze of gear, hazily thinking what a mess a ship looks when she imloads. A languid rdjpose settled over him. The sun dropped slowly be­ if i i WILL BERG Get in touch with F. B. Michelson, Mills Hotel No. 3, 161 West 36 St., New York 18, N.Y. 4- 4. 4. ANDY LAVAZOLI Get in touch with Teddy Cucchiarelli, 1030 Faile Street, Bronx, New York City. Phone— LUdlow 9-8098. hind the skyscrapers, tinting the mackerel clouds in diverging pinks and coloring the water in undulating silver. The old man blinked. Sure is pretty, but kind of sadlike, as if a lot of good things happened, i. t. small things — the boys raising LORAN J. HARRIS the booms like they were mad, Communicate with Mrs. E., W. and the bosun so damned ex­ cited he almost had us topping Hobson, 94 Spence, R. No. 6 Birmihgham, Mich. No. 4 boom to the crosstrees. 4 4 4 ALL GET IT SOFRONIO ALINGOSA And the Old Man—here Gar­ Write to Miss Corazon Alingrity wheezed with mirth—dress­ osa, Alimodian, Iloilo, Phillipine ed as an admiral fit for parade, Islands. smiling like a harlot at the pilot. 4 4 4Channel fever touches 'em all. JUAN LEIBA A letter is being held for you Now it's all over, and the in New York Hall from Carmen night is coming like the inflow Pura Diaz, Government of Puer­ of the tide covering all the to Rico Department of Labor, sunny-touched things, and these little things are ^one and even 1881 Broadway, New York City. seem like long ago that once I You are requested to get in touch with her. lived amid them. 4 4 4 "So long. Pop." GUY F. PLAHN "Eh," it was Werner taking "Please get in touch with me. off. "So long, son." Worried about you, Ann." He watched the seaman walk 4 4 4 cautiously down the gangway PAT DARROUGH with his seabag. He watched Get in touch with Frank others, and said goodbye to them Knight at Sophie's and Shorty's all and everyone that went left Blue Room, Galveston, Tex. him feeling emptier than before. 4 4 4 The longshoremen returned, SVEN REGNER and soon the rattle of the Important that you get in winches and shouts of men dis­ touch with Mr. and Mrs. B. pelled somewhat the loneliness Brown, 547 So. Park St., Eliza­ of the ship. The blue that hid beth 1, N. J. the stars had faded, leaving 4 4 4 those eternal worlds again to WALTER HENRY HOFFMAN wateh mutely the destinies of "Come home as soon as pos­ men. sible. Business matters to be The old man sighed and taken care of. Urgent. Mother thought of going for a beer. and Dad." �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Septexnber 9. 1949 Southwind Seafarers Record Their Trip E. B. (Mac) McAuley, one of the SIU's most accomplished camera fiends, is currently aboard the SS Southwind. Mac sent the photos on this page from a Turkish port. At left. Tony Parker. Oiler, gets a haircut from B. Tippins. the Southwind's able "clip artist." This shot was made in Rotterdam Auley was aboard the Cape Race. From Race crewmen "Sleepy" Matthews. Bill nelly and Bob Pierce (facing camera). Coral Sea. another SIU ship. last May when Macleft to right are Cape Warmack. Hank Don­ In background is the ABOVE—Bill Padgett (left). FWT. ajid H. A. Kelsall. 3rd Engineer, flash a couple of Sunday smiles in the Southwind's Engine Room. LEFT—SIU teamwork on the job is demonstrated by this trio of Southwind Deck men: left to right. Deck Delegate "Rags" Hanley, AB; Van Sant. OS. and Bob Harper. Bosun. More smiles in the engine room. This time they belong to (left to right) Jim McDonald, Oiler; Joe Martin. 2nd Assistant Engineer, and Eddie McCranie. FWT. They're on the four-to-eight watch. These galley men were cooking up a meal for the Southwind crew when MpAuley appeared with his camera. Left to right: L. Harris. Chief Cook; B« Tippins. Night Cook and Baker, and A. Feliciano. Utility. ' � 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 September 9, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 26 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: GENERAL FUND ASSESSMENT CARRIES BY BETTER THAN 5-1 HEADQUARTERS TELLS RECENT ARRIVALS OF MEETING DATE CHANGE ILA TAKES FIRM STAND IN COAST CONTRACT TALKS GREEN CALLS COMMIES AND REACTIONARIES TWIN ENEMIES OF FREE, DEMOCRATIC LABOR THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS LOOK WHO'S TALKING FOOD SAMPLES GOOD, OREMAR CREW TELLS COMPANY, SEND MORE THE SOVIET SYSTEM OF MIND CONTROL: I NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING GETS HOT, BUT LEVELLING OFF IS EXPECTED STRIKES IN STEEL WOULD AFFECT PORT BALTIMORE NEW YORK GETS COASTWISE VESSELS PORT SAVANNAH SQUARES BEEF FOR CREW ON SIU CANADIAN SHIP DAN CREMMINS, SIU MEMBER SINCE 1945, DIES IN SANTOS MOTOR SHIP COLLIDES WITH SS COLABEE COMMENTS FROM HAWAII ON BRIDGES' BEEF BOSTON SHIPPING ON QUIET SIDE FRISCO GETTING IN-TRANSIT SHIPS RELIEF JOBS TAKE UP MOBILE SHIPPING SLACK BERNSTEIN ASKS MC FOR IMMEDIATE BIDS ON RECONVERSION MARINE HOSPITAL IN PITTSBURGH IS CLOSED DOWN A SAILOR GOES HOME SOUTHWIND SEAFARERS RECORD THEIR TRIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/9/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log