http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/17545c08d9b73084d18b65dc2ed2dadb.PDF 0ee1875e842f643f934b51745ac3a935 PDF Text Text Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI When the polls open in all SIU Atlantic and Gulf District Branches on November 1, Seafarers will begin casting votes to elect Union officials to PRO-LABOH SENATOR AND AFL UNIONISTS serve in 1950. This year's ballot will contain the names of 47 qualified candidates who have been nominated for the 29 elective A&G offices. The list of candidates was announced this week by the Credentials Committee, after it had com­ pleted examination of the qualifications of all NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1949 Storm, Mine Hit SlU Ships; One Man Lost 47 Candidates Are Qualified For A&G Posts No. 29 nominees who filed notice oi^TT ' [ ; „ . , ~~~ T" their intentions to run before vided on the ballot for write-in Two SlU-contracted ships made Oct. 15, the deadline date estab­ votes. To aid the membership in con­ the casualty lists and one Sea­ lished by the Constitution. sidering the various candidates farer was reported, missing this Of the 54 men nominated be­ for Union office, this issue of week as the result of smash­ fore the closing date, seven were the SEAFARERS LCXJ carries ing hurricane-force winds off the disqualified by the Committee the biographical sketches and New England coast and a left­ for failing to meet the constitu­ photographs submitted by the over mine in the North Sea. tional requirements for a place qualified nominees. This feature In serious condition, accord­ on the ballot. is carried in pages 5 to 8. ing to sketchy information avail­ Of the seven nominees dis­ VOTING UNTIL DEC. 31 able as the LOG went to press, qualified, five did not submit The ballot calls for the elec­ was the SS John Marion, Marevidence of the necessary three tion of one Secretary-Treasurer, Trade Corp., which was reported years of seatime, and two did three Assistant Secretary-Trea­ at the mercy of lashing winds not present evidence of having surers, 10 Port Agents and 15 off Providence, R.I. had four months seatime during Port Patrolmen. The voting pe­ One of her crew was lost as the current year. riod will continue through Dec, heavy seas and winds washed Senator Claude Pepper (center) of Florida, discusses im­ Serving on the Credentials 31, in accord with the Union all lifeboats over the side. Two Committee, which was elected Constitution. Coast Guard cutters were report­ portant campaign ahead with Ray White (right). President of the AFL Central Trades and Labor Assembly of Tampa, and from the floor at the regular Preparations for the coming ed steaming to the aid of the Frank Diez, Vice President of the labor group. Headquarters meeting in the elections got under way in Sep­ helpless vessel. Port of New York on Oct. 12, tember, with the adoption of the In the North Sea, the Water­ were: Deck Department—Joseph visory Board of the AFL Cigar customary resolution calling for Acting to insure continuation man ship Maiden Creek struck Burns, 24993, and Roderick Makers' International Union, con­ nominations and designating the of the fight against the Tafta mine, but all hands escaped Smith, 26893; Engine Department Union positions to be filled in ferred with Senator Pepper in Hartley law and other oppresive injury. The extent of the dam­ age is not yet known. The Maid­ labor legislation, representatives their capacities of president and —Fred Barthes, 7449, and Lars this year's balloting. en Creek made the port of Bre- of Tampa and Hillsborough vice-president, respectively, of Hillertz, 48392; Stewards Depart­ With shipping in a slump and merhaven under her own pow­ County, Fla., trade unions met the Central Trades and Labor ment—Michael F. Dellamo, 45123, no major improvement indicated, the resolution pointed out the er. She is expected to spend at with Florida's pro-labor Senator Assembly of Tampa. They as­ and W. J. Reidy, 6734. least two weeks in drydock there Claude Pepper last week to dis­ sured Pepper, a vigorous oppon­ The committee's report, which necessity for continued economy cuss his campaign for re-elec­ ent of the Taft-Hartley law who was approved at special mem­ in Union operations. It suggested, for repairs. is always in the forefront of bership meetings held in all ports therefore, that the ballot list 29 Ironically, the Maritime War tion. The AFL labor union repre­ fights to improve labor's posi­ this week, appears on page 5 elective positions, which are four Emergency Board will soon be­ gin healings on company de­ sentatives, Ray White, SIU Port tion, that he will have the sup­ of this issue. A sample of the less than appeared" on last year's mands that wai- bonus payments Agent in Tampa, and Frank port of Tampa and Hillsborough official ballot is reproduced on ballot. page 12. Space has been pro- -Because West Coast A&G Dis­ Diez, President of the Joint Ad­ County Trade unionists. be terminated. trict Halls are operating on a temporary basis, they do not ap­ pear on the ballot in regular elections. As the resolution stated, if The subcommittee's r e p o r 11 ating chaos by means of phony developments diuring the coming The American Federation of although civilian employees, are year make the opening of addi­ Labor, at its 68th annual con­ in the unique position of being hailed the role of the SIU in its political waterfront strikes. Specifically, the AFL com­ tional Branches or offices neces­ vention in St. Paul, Minn., went under the regulation and control relentless fight to drive the com­ mended the SIU for its recent sary, the staffing of such offices on record as "fully supporting of a semi-military establishment munists from strategic water­ victory in behalf of free trade should be designated by the and endorsing the position" of . . . the United States Coast front positions and for blocking unionism in the recent Cana- Secretary-Treasurer, subject to the attempts of the red-dominthe SIU in demanding that the Guard." the approval of the membership. ated seamen's unions from ere-' dian commie beef. Coast Guard be relieved of auth­ Administi-ation of the. Federal ority over civilian seamen. laws affecting the rights and ob­ Referring to the recent com- ligation of American seamen has CHECKING OFFICE-SEEKERS* QUALIFICATIONS mio. CSU beef in Canada, the traditionally been a function of convention also hailed the SIU the Department of Commerce, a and other member unions of the civilian agency, Meany said. He AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ explained that the wartime trans­ ment for winning "another tre­ fer of this function had been mendously important battle in made permanent in 1945 by Exe­ our war against Communism." cutive order of President Truman. As a result, the AFL official SEEK PRESIDENT'S AID continued, American seamen are Convention delegates adopted subject to "the extremely rigid a report of the . AFL Executive regulation and control and Council recommending that the wholly unsuitable and often ar­ President of the United States bitrary and unrealistic processes take steps to return the Office of a semi-military establish­ of the U.S. Shipping Commis­ ment." sioner and the Bureau of Marine USE ANY MEANS Inspection and Navigation to the Department of Commerce. Recommending that the con­ Action on the Coast Guard vention back the SIU in its fight was taken after the SIU's posi­ to remove the Coast Guard from tion was set forth in an urgent authority over seamen, Meany request for aid frotn SIU Inter­ urged the convention to advocate national officei's, among whom and support "whatever legisla-' was Paul Hall, Secretary-Treas­ tion may be needed to effectuate urer of the Atlantic and Gulf such transfer." District, and first vice-president Meany's report for the Execu­ of the International. tive Council was delivered to the The Executive Council's report convention on Oct. 6, fourth day Examination of the qualifications of nominees for A&G District offices was carefully hand­ was submitted to the convention of the meeting. On the follow­ led by the Credentials Committee, shown here as it began its task. From left to right, around by AFL Secretary - Treasurer ing day the convention adopted the table: Roderick Smith. Joseph Burns, Michael Dellamo. W. J. Reidy. Fred Barthes and L. George Meany, who pointed out the report of the Committee on A. Hillertz. .. . that "American seamen,- . . . the Executive Council's Report. AFL Votes To Join SIU Fight On Coast Guard �Page Two THE S E A F ARERS LOG Friday, October 21, 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 OSice in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Votes For two months beginning on November 1, Seafarers will be engaged in the vitally important business of choos­ ing the men whom they wish to serve as officials of their Union during 1950. Polls will be open daily in all Atlantic and Gulf Distridt ports until December 31. Elections via the secret ballot are an outstanding example of democracy in action, but they don't mean much unless there is wide participation. For this reason, every member of the Atlantic and Gulf District is urged to cast a ballot. Every effort has been made by our Union to encour­ age the fullest possible participation in the elections. In line with this policy, this issue carries the complete list of the candidates whose names appear on the ballot, along -with their photographs and a summary of their Union activities, to give voters a chance to choose from the record. We don't care how a man votes — that's his personal business. But we do care that he votes — that's the busi­ ness of all of us who want to contihue to enjoy the free atmosphere of democracy. The War Area Bonus Seafarers Members Now in The Marine Hospitals Just as the shipping interests and the insurance com­ panies were intensifying their campaign to terminate STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL war bonus payments to seamen entering mined areas, un­ BERNARD JURROWSKI willing testimony was submitted by an SIU ship that for ARCHIE KING FRED VYKRUTA seamen, at least, the war is not yet over. The SS Maiden Creek, a Waterman C-2, was struck hy a mine in the North Sea and, naturally, came off second best. The extent of the damage to the ship is not •yet known, but she was able to make Bremerhaven, where she will spend two weeks or so in drydock, under her own power. Fortunately, no one was injured, according to early reports. But that is beside the point. The fact of the matter is that mines left over from the war still are a clear and present danger to seamen travelling in foreign waters. If the shipowners and insurance companies were to get their way at the hearings, which get under way Nov. 1"before the Maritime War Emergency Board, the payment of war bonuses to seamen facing injury from mines would be ended. But their contention that the damage to American vessels has been reduced to a point where continued pay­ ments are no longer necessary will not go uncontested. The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District will be at the bearings in behalf of its membership and all American seamen, demanding that the bonus payments continue for travel in areas where floating mines may be encountered. The Union representatives will argue that no one knows how many mines are left over from the war and that, ,so (ong as a single mine remains, the lives of seamen travel~4.mg in that area are exposed to danger. The Maiden Creek incident is one more argument wbich the Union will be able to present in favor of continued war bonus payments. The shipping and insurance cpmpanies had better [• ^ 4ook at the grim facts, instead of their profit statements, when it comes to the lives and limbs of seamen. SAL MANCINI MICHAEL ARMANDO WILHELM PIETERS JOSE REYES ROYAL HARGRAVES J. F. GAMBLICH JOHN C. LONG JOE HERNANDEZ R. G. ANDERSEN P. ALBANESE RICHARD GRALICKI ANDREW AHLSTROM WILLIAM ROACH H. E. BONEWALL R. R. SIERRA SIDNEY SWITZER CARLOS MAl^ M. J. LUCAS R. L. LAMBERT JOHN B. DOLAN FRANK NEARING A. JUL. KASAITIS IVAN A. THOMAS % X ^ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL W. MELLON E. A AINSWORTH A. B. CHASON S. BOJKD M. A. DOUCETTE H. A. JEFFREY G. A. CARROLL J. KOVISH F. PINKOWSKI • A. EMMONS A. H. SCHWARTZ E. F. PAUL F. J. RICHARDSON C. J. CLARK W. V. CONNORS w. L; AKINS R. AHEARN R. GUTHRIE MOBILE HOSPITAL L. HOWARD J. TAMBLING J. CURTIS R. E. LONG J. MILLER E. WASDEN XXX BOSTON HOSPITAL FRANK ALASAVICH VIC MILAZZO W. SULLIVAN R. BOLDUC A. KUDARSKI J. GREENBAUM STATEMENT OF OWNERSHiP • L. G. LARONDE F. H. HOUCK P. G. DAUGHERTY W. WHITE E. LYNCH A. L. MASTERS C. P. THOMPSON D. H. BRUNIE P. MCCORKINDALE F. KORVATIN P. B. COGLEY XXX SAVANNAH HOSPITAL O. E. MARTIN ARTHUR SEGO XXX SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL SAM DRURY R. FRYE T. ISAKSEN J. W. KEENAN ' STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION" ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACTS OF CON­ GRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, ANP MARCH 3, 1933 of THE SEAFARERS LOG published every other week at General Post Office, New York I, N.Y., for October I, 1949-. State of New York, County .of New York, as Before me, a Notary Public In and for the State and county aforesaid, per­ sonally appeared George Hovick, t^o, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he Is the Editor of the SEAFARERS LOG and that the following Is, to the best of his know ledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a dally paper, the circulation), etc., of the afore­ said pi publication for the date shown In the above bove caption, required by the Act igust 24, 1912, as amended by the of August Act of March 3, 1933, embodied In sectlon $37, Postal Laws and Regulations, print^ on the reverse of this form, to wit; 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are:' Publisher Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, SI Beaver St., Now York 4, N. Y, Editor, George No^ck, SI Beaver St., New York, N. YT'Managing Editor (none) Business Managers' (none). 2. That the owner Is: (If owned-by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately there­ under the-names and; addresses of stookholders owning-or.holding one per cent of more-of -total sunount of stock. If not owned by a -corportion, the - names and addresses of the Individual owners must be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.)' Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, SI Beave'r St., New York 4, N.Y. 3. That the known bondholders, mort> gagees, and other sceurlty holders own. Ing or holding I per cent of more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, tf any, contain not only the list of stock, holders and security holders as thep appear upon the books of the company but also. In cases where the stockholder or ' security holder appears upon tha books of the company as trustee or In any' oflier fiduciary relation, the nam* of the person or corporation for whom such trustee Is acting, is given; al^ that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's fuH knowledge and belief as to. the clrcum. stances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders wtto do not appear upon the books of tha company as trustees, hold stock and se' curltles In a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant haa no reason to believe that any othar person, assoslatlon, or corporation haa any interest direct or indirect In the said stock, bonds, or- other securities thaa as so stated by him. (Signed) GEORGE NOVICX, Editor Sworn to and subscribed before md this 1st day of October, 1949, ROSE S. ELDRICE, Notary Public. (My c6m4 mission expires March 30, 1950. �TM B ^ E dVJEIt S LJO€ igMS^ :Thzeo Is A Hollow Phrase To By RICHARD ADELL j •V: Wiper, I know what I'm talking about. In all fairness to the Stew.ards I've sailed under, I believe the food they put out is con­ trolled by the Port Steward. It would take up top much space to go into details here, but look at these few samples. When I first went on the Gov­ ernment Camp the ship had just returned from afi eight month trip and there were a lot of crummy old stores aboard. There wefe over 200 pounds of weevil-infested flour, 14 cases of practically rotten eggs—very noticeable to the nostrils. The Steward told me, "The Health :Department inspector has condeemed this flour and I'd like to throw it overboard with a lot of other stuff, but I've got to wait until the Poi-t Steward says I should." Yet I know for a fact, that these crummy old stores con­ tinued to be used. To the best of my knowledge, they were all used up, too. The point I'm try­ ing -to illustrate is that you could eat this stuff or go hun­ gry—and do nothing about it. On an SIU ship, if such a con­ dition existed, you could call a You can't beat Cities Service' for the way .it treats its seamen.' You work, like I did, for the company fpr eight and a halfj months, break your back trying; to do the job right, never get; drunk, never miss work, do! everything that's asked of you— and what happens? They fire you for what you believe in. I was raised to believe that' freedom of thought, speech, lit­ erature and opinion were my birthright as an American citi^n. I chose to think, read and talk about the many benefits Cities Sei-vice seamen would re­ ceive under an SIU contract. Yet these beliefs of mine were kept RICHARD ADELL pretty much under coVer until i went aboard the SS Govern­ shine the apple so as to be sure ment Camp. of their jobs. Sure, they hate to There, after I let my true do this, but with families to feelings come to light, I got the support, they have to. axe. Despite the company's efforts WHAT SECURITY? to improve the feeding on its That's what happened to me ships as a cover-up for its weak after eight and a half months. I spots, the food they .put out is wonder if this is an example of pretty rough. Having sailed as the job security they brag about galleyman for five and one half giving their men? And the com- months on the SS Paoli, and 16 ,pany probably wonders why the days as galley man on the SS men are so dissatified on their Government Camp before I went ships. Company officials say to them­ selves, "Look at the good wages we give them." Yet, in paying, these "good wages" Cities Seiwice does not By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ It is, interesting to note that, recognize national holidays be­ although the MFOWW and the J. R. Gormley, Baltimore Marine Cooks and Stewards have cause it does not want to pay Agent of the Marine Firemen, previously attacked the SUP overtime for work performed on Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers, many times for having three de­ these days. in an article in the Marine Fire­ partments on a number of West Overtime, when you do get it man, official organ of the Coast outfits' ships, they have —and this is very seldom—is al­ MFOWW, in the issue of Sep­ most always disputed at the dis­ recently gone on record them­ cretion of the department heads. tember 14, published the names selves for the same type of Un­ They always try, and succeed, in of 14 SIU-SUP men with an in­ ion. clipping you out of a couple of direct plea that they be dumped. For instance, only a few weeks The excuse Gormley, incident­ ago, the MFOWW annnounced on hours. This was especially true in the ally an "ex"-commie, used for the West Coast in the future not Stewards Department of the putting the finger on these SIU- only will they attempt to or­ Govvernment Camp, which I SUP men was the result of an ganize the Firemen on unorgan­ know all about. And I am sure organizational job done for the ized companies, but will also or­ these conditions also exist on SUP by a number of SIU-SUP ganize cooks and sailors into the men. all Cities Service ships. MFOWW. Such outrages could never ex­ The MCS also took this same The Alaska Stearnship Comp­ ist on an SlU-contracted ship, aS' any, a newly-formed outfit which action, and is now on record to either the Ship's Delegate or the will run exclusively between the organize into the MCS on the Union Patiolman would settle West Coast and Alaska ports, West Coast firemen and sailors. nil beefs on the spot. This attempt on the part of recently bought their first vessel the Firemen and Cooks to or­ to go into this trade. The ship SCUTTLEBUTT was the MV Asa Lathrop laying ganize -the other two depart­ Then there is the matter of ments comes at a very late date, in the Port of Norfolk, Va. rumors, rumors, rumors. "Who The SUP requested the SIU is getting fired this trip?" "There are going to be some new faces to instruct its membership to attempt to secure jobs in this ,around here." vessel, for the purpose of organ­ It's the same old story everyizing the vessel under the banner By FRANK HOSE time you .arrive at a payoff port. of the SUP and securing a con­ You're always wonderring if it tract. The SIU A&G District did In 1950, the SIU Atlantic and js your turn to get the axe. You what the SUP requested. This was Gulf District will enter negotia­ ijever know just how you stand. done in the same manner as tions for renewals of. its con­ J*ersonally, I think these rumors the SUP had previously helped tracts. These negotiations will are started on purpose so that the SIU in organizing such com­ take place against a different the company can keep the men panies as Isthmian, etc. background from that of 1948, .sweating it out at top speed. As a result of SIU and SUP when our present agreements -But for anyone who needs a men securing jobs on this vessel, were reached. job, and who doesn't, this rumor­ the SUP won an NLRB election A good indication of the cur­ mongering does not help any by a 100 percent vote. rent trend is the situation in the ulcers he may have. All it does . It goes without being said that steel industry, where the giant ,is keep everyone on edge. No- other West Coast unions didn't cotporations li a v e refused to .body knows how he stands, un- like the outcome of this election. meet the steel workers' demand .til he is signed on again, and This applies especially to guys for an employer-financed pen­ even then he is not sure if it is like Gormley, who had been sion system. As a result the men coastwise articles. charged with the responsibility are out on strike. This condition never exists on by the MFOWW to organize the Another example of the em­ .en SIU ship. You never have to black gang of the MV Asa Lath­ ployers' attitude these days worry about your job on a rop for the West Coast Firemen, emerges clearly from the nego­ Union-contracted vessel as long and who couldn't cut the must­ tiations being conducted between .es you do your job. the AFL International Long­ ard. On CS ships you're always Therefore, Gormley, to cover shoremen's Association and the -afraid that some official or qp his own lack of ability, fin­ shippers. Here the union's orig­ -Btooge will not like the way you gered these SIU-SUP men and inal demands were met by a «ct and that you'll be fired has done, and is doing, all he counter proposal from the em­ itherefore. So a lot of guys, either can possibly do t© have these ployers calling for a 13-cent hourly wage cut. bpenly - or on the QT, have -to guys worked over. ' shipboard meeting and get some action. " Oh yes, I don't want to forget some of the excellent working conditions that CS offers on its ships. I sailed as Wiper for the past three trips on the Government Camp. On the last trip they had us vacuum cleaning and paint­ ing the fidley while in the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I went down to the fire room to get more paint, I felt as cool as an iceberg—118 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT SPOT It must have been 145 degrees in the fldley. They usually kept the fldley doors locked. They kept them locked on us the first day. When we asked the Chief Engineer if we could open the doors, he referred us to the Sec­ ond, who said, "Can't open those doors. It fouls up the water level with cool air circulating past the boiler drums." As an after thought, they un­ locked the doors the ne.xt day. They probably figured our health might be impaired under such heat, and t h r e e sick Wipers would probably cost the com­ pany more money than the gain to be had from the boilers by keeping the doors locked. Yeah, Cities Service offers "wonderful conditions." And how is it that a certain Fireman can foul up on three consecutive times in different ports, missing watches on ac­ count of being drunk, and on one occasion causing another Fireman to stand a 20-hour watch? This man got three warn­ ings from the Chief Engineer, but wasn't fired. But eight of the crew were fired without warning, even though we had never fouled up once. We were all supposed -to have been fired for "incompe­ tence." Everyone on the ship knew how we stood about the SIU. That Fireman, by the way, is still aboard the ship. He is liie CTMA organizer. Do you sup­ pose that could have anything to do with him not getting fired? On every Cities Service ship, a notice is posted, saying in ef-" feet, "That every man shall have the right to decide whether he wants a union to represent him or not." Oh yeah! I guess CS officials weren't raised to believe in the same things that the majority of other Americans are. inasmuch as they had previously turned down the SUP's offer to go into a joint organizing cam­ paign to knock over the West Coast tanker companies. Upon their refusal, the SUP went in and organized all tank­ ers in all departments on the West Coast. Since that time, the West Coast Firemen and Cooks have been crying, claiming they had'been "robbed of their juris­ diction." This matter of being "robbed of their jurisdiction" is now set­ tled for all times, inasmuch as they have now gone in for or­ ganizing all across the beard themselves. We, the members of the A&G District, regret very much to see the MFOWW sanction such" a statement as made by their Balt­ imore Agent, Gormley. To this date, we have not had a fight with this outfit. But, if they think for one minute we are go­ ing to sit on our cans, and let a fat punk like Gormley finger our guys to get worked over, then they have another guess coming. If any of our guys do get slapped down Ijecause of Gc.rmley, then we certainly are not going to like it. It is regrettable that characters such as Gormley, who has been labor-faking so long that he can no longer do the job for his membership, has to cover up his own lack of or­ ganizational ability by attempt­ ing to cause a fight between two organizations. If the West Coast Firemen know what they are doing, they will immediately disavow Gorm­ ley "s position of fingering oiir men, or else—if they do not dis­ avow Gormley's position—^then we will know exactly how we stand with the MFOWW. Member Offers New Assessment Method ... In all negotiations between union workers and employers throughout this country today, the employers are taking advan­ tage of two situations to fight the workers. One is the Taft-Hartley law. The other is the surplus of un­ employed people, which the em­ ployers are attempting to use as a wedge to weaken union -de­ mands for improvements, either in wages or conditions. I think, therefore, that we should be financially prepared for any eventuality in the fu­ ture. In the light of the situation facing union negotiators today, I should like to submit a proposal for-the Brothers to comment and to make further suggestions on. The proposal is as follows: 1. That instead of the present method of. assessment, we adopt a two percent annual assessment based on the money earned in a particular year. 2. That 25 percent ox this money be placed in the General Fund, ~and 75 percent in the Strike Fund. In support of this plan, I would like to point out some of its .ad­ vantageous features. Assuming that the average annual wage oi Seafarers is $3,000 and that there are approximately 10,000 jobs, my proposal would bring in about $600,000 annually, whichr is about $400,000 more than our present income from our $18.00 annual assessments. Furtliermorc, my proposition would place the burden on those best able to bear it. The perniitman who works only a few months a year would pay in pro­ portion to his income. An Or­ dinary Seamen and a Messman, for example, would pay less than- -j an Electrician»»Bnd a Bosun, who earn more money. I ask the Brothers to consider rj this proposal and then say \vha(k u they think of it. .y'r. \ �Page Four THE Ore Ships Tie-Up In Baltiinore As Steel Strikers Hoid Fast SEAFARERS LOG Frida^' October 21, 1949 LAST LOOK AT OLD LOOK Elehtiens Held' Mehile's Stage By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By CAL TANNER B \LTIMORE—The steel strike the military ^authority and dis­ MOBILE —"Dead slow" des­ is having its effect on shipping cipline of the Coast Guard and cribes the condition of shipping in this port. At least six Calmar has proven that it is capable of in this port for the past two and Ore ships are lying idle as disciplining men guilty of ship­ weeks. Activity revolved around a result of the shutdown of Beth­ board violations. In this way, a five payoffs, six sign-ons and one lehem steel plants in this area. man gets more just treatment, ship in-transit. How long the strike ^will last but a beef aboard the Beaure­ Payoff vessels were the Alcoa no one seems to know. The Steel gard didn't seem to satisfy some Corsair and Alcoa Cavalier, and Workei-s are determined to hold guys—those that had fouled up, the Waterman company's Iber­ out until they win a pension that is. ville, Kyska, and Wild Ranger. fund, financed solely by the em­ NO LOGS The in-transit ship was thg ployers. A couple of foul-ups on that Greeley Victory, also of Water­ We hope they get what they ship had the good fortune to man. want, for when a man has work­ Signing on were the Stonewall ed the best part of his life for a have a Skipper who didn't log Jackson, Iberville, Kyska, Wild them and put them up before big corporation, he should be en­ Ranger, Waterman, and the Al- ' the Coast Guard, but who was titled to some security in his old coas Corsair and Cavalier. willing to let the Union handle age. As things now stand, most The payoffs were smooth, with outfits give a man his walking the matter. A trial committee j practically no beefs on any of dealt with these men, and they papers after he begins to slow 1 the ships. The Kyska payoff was are the only ones who offered down. But the executives are ' one of the smoothest we have any objections. While the new look is being applied to the Mobile Hall, looked out for, and they manage had in the port in a long time. The point is that the member­ to retire on very comfortable these Brothers try a little relaxation. Next picture of Mobile In addition to being free of ship of this Union has repeated­ pensions paid for by the com­ recreation room will be after alterations eure completed. The i beefs, she carried a heads-up ly gone on record in favor of panies. faces in the picture may be the same, but the room won't be. Union crew. having the CJpast Guard taken GOOD PAYOFFS off the necks of merchant sea­ PROGRESS ON BUILDING Payoffs in the port were pretty men. Although the renovations on good but, as pointed out above? Foul-ups who insist on doing the Mobile Hall have not yet some of the ships tied up, on ac­ as they please, without regard reached the final stages, it won't count of the steel strike. These for the welfare of their ship­ be long before everything is in were the Bethore, Chilore, San- mates, cannot be allowed to first-class shape and ready for tore, Oremar, Feltore, and Cu- jeopardize the well-being of the By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD use. Brother Robert Matthews, bore. entire Union membership. been down in the* Gulf The other payoff ships were It seems that the foul-ups are NEW ORLEANS —Things are week. The men won an increase who has • v. • . i *• .. „ on Union business, took time out the Warrior, Beauregard, Cape the only ones to holler, when rocking along in ship-shape fa- in wages, as well as overtime .u,. Mohican, Steel Vendore, Robin they are finally told that they shion down here in the Crescent raises and improved working to observe the progress of the Hood and Sanford Dole. cannot get away with this stuff. City. Shipping is holding its conditions. The new contracts renovations. , Ships signing on were the War­ Well, we'll be seeing you all own, with as many Brothers also contain a clause for re­ The Mobile Branch is keenly rior, Beauregard, Steel Vendor, next issue. Meanwhile, we hope shipping out as there were regis- opening discussions on wages interested in the AFL Labor's League for Political Education) Sanford Dole and Robin Hood. some good news is in the mak­ tering in the past two weeks. and the manning scale. which is in the process of being The Union has been fighting ing. Steady as she goes, and no Thus, we are maintaining the THANKSGIVING PAY formed here in Mobile. All of for years to free seamen from foul balls. status quo. Several Brothers, who appar­ the Mobile seamen who have Several of the new companies' ently have not forgotten the been in the State for two years • F ships that have been recently Thanksgiving Day party that was are eligible to register and vote brought under SIU contracts by given in the Hall here last year, in the State, city, and county the organizing department paid have been inquiring if there is elections. By JIM DRAWDY off here. Among them were a going to be another such dinner' Men now sailing, who are vet­ Victory Carriers Corporation ship this year, and several of the first- erans, are eligible to register SAVANNAH—Shipping is just those of the Garden City Cab and the Eagle Ocean Transport rate Cooks that are members of without paying back poll taxes. about fair to middlin' here, with Company, as this is the only Company's SS Mother M. L. most of the jobs in the past two union taxi outfit in the city. our Union have already volun- It is very important that people weeks coming from vessels call­ BANG-UP JOB friendly to organized labor be teered their services. CLERKS' BEEF ing in-transit. So here's looking forward to elected. The only way we can The crews on these two ships These in-transit callers, each On the tenth of this month, did a very good job and there a Thanksgiving spread, with all, accomplish this is by registering of which took from one to five the Patrolmen and several mem­ was absolutely no performing the trimmings, here at the Hall and voting for the candidates we men, were the SS William Car- bers of the SIU from this Branch of any kind aboard either one. in the "red-bean city." jknow are friendly to our cause. ruth, Trans-Fuel Corp.; the Hur­ attended a hearing in the Fed­ Nor were any but a few minor ricane and the Chickasaw, Wa­ eral Court Building between the beefs. This was a fine job and terman; the Angelina, Bull, and Retail Clerks International As­ worthy of commendation, espesociation, AFL, and the Leopold the tanker New London. By JEFF MORRISON Everything went smoothly Adler Department Store. The aboard these ships, except for Adler outfit is charged with 29 SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping Loyola Victory, Waterman; Fairan incident on the Carruth in­ violations of the National .Labor continued on the slow side dur­ land, • Waterman; Steel Admiral, volving three men who got into Relations Act. It appears that ing the past two weeks, despite Isthmian; Santa Clara Victory, a fight. They were taken off the the head of the company is plenty worried. cially since it was the fifst trip the fact that eight ships came Isthmian; Alamar, Calmar and ship. There is a good possibility that under SIU contract for both of into port. They were in-transits the Seamar, Calmar. SEE THE "BATTLE" Five of these vessels are inand took replacements. the clerks of the store who were these vessels. 'We now have a 16 mm. sound fired because of union activity The weather in New Orleans These ships were the Purdue tercoastals and one is bound for motion picture projector and will be reinstated with all back has changed again, and the rainy Victory, Waterman; Fairland, the Far East, but all will call we're using it to run off the pay. The membership of the days have taken a backseat for Waterman; Santa Clara Victory, here in-transit. "Battle of Wall Street," which SIU in Savannah has offered its sunshine. If we were as poetical­ Isthmian; Maiden Victory, Wa­ The. crew aboard the Maiden shows the SIU's part in the dra­ assistance to the Retail Clerks ly inclined as' our good Brother terman; Marquette Victory, Isth­ Victory is a happy one. Bosun matic fight of the United Finan­ Union. Frenchy Michelet, we could real­ mian; Penmar, Calmar and the Red Shea is a camera bug and he totes all the standard photo­ cial Employees for better wages We're wishing Seafarers O. E. ly paint a word picture of old Alamar, Calmar. and conditions. graphic gear, from camera to All of these vessels were in Martin and Arthur Sego speedy New Orleans as she is today. Several members have ex­ recovery. They're both in the The Marine Allied Workers, good shape, with the few beefs darkroom equipment. Red shares his hobby with pressed their enthusiasm over Savannah Marine Hospital. the SIU's inland boatmen and being of a routine nature and this picture and said they would We're still having summer marine workers affiliate, signed settled in regular SIU style. his shipmates. And when he goes like to see more of these films weather down here, not a cold two-year contracts with the tug­ Scheduled for arrival here in ashore, he's always carrying his produced by the SlUr day so far. boat operators of this area last the coming two weeks are the camera. He says it helps him Among the men who are with the women. BEACH SIGHTS making eight hours daily at the On the beach here in Friscp Dispatcher's counter these days the past week were F. Gibbons, are Brothers D. Medlock, R. J. Jones, J. B. Davis, and J. T. By BEN LAWSON putes on the Bessemer Victory Among the local lads, there's H. Chadburn, H. Brown, L. Moore. BOSTON—There has been no and they were settled right on John Hunt, who recently got Twile, G. Johnson, J. Kniess, A. Here's a reminder to all crews change in shipping here in the board ship by the Port Agent. himself a new Buick. If you Anderson, T. Foster, J. Delesa, aboard SIU shipS touching Jack­ past two weeks^ and things are The only excitement in this want a thrill ride at plenty miles B. Wigg, S. Drury, W. O'Dea, sonville and Charleston. If you still moving along at a snail's port during the past couple of per hour, contact John. E. Mis- C. Wallace, R. Myrick, R. Frye, need any replacements you pace. weeks was the arrival of the losky is nr-.v on the top of the H. Stivers and H. Hill. should immediately notify the The Bull Run, Petrol Tankers French Liner He de France, shipping list and is raring to go We received a letter from Brother Thomas Foster in- Death Hall here in Savannah. The tele­ Industries, paid off and signed which came in from New York —anyplace. phone number of the Savannah on. In addition, the following ves­ on a courtesy call. She embark­ Our men in the Marine Hospi­ Valley, saying that he had been Branch is 3-1728.^ sels called in-transit: Yorkmar, ed some 700 passengers and then tal this wc"k are Frank Alasa- laid up for a few days on ac.count of a sprained ankle sufr While on reminders, we'd like Calmar; Bessemer Victory, Wa­ left. This was the first time in to urge all Brothers in Savannah terman; Kenyon Victory and a long while that the Beantown vich, Vic I lilazzo, W. Sullivan, fered while hunting. We're won>that, if they use cabs here, they Meredith Victory, Isthmian. has had a liner of this size in R. Bolduc, .A. Kudarauski and dering what he was hunting in Death Valley. "> should make sure they patronize There wer^e a few overtime dis- port. J. Greenbaum. V Shipping In Port New Orleans Keeps Pace With Registrations Savamah Calls Shipping \ In-Transits Hit Frisco Clean Full Weigh Of Shipping Simp Felt By Boston ..-i. " �Friday, October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Fiye LOG The Qualified Candidates For A&G Offices Secretary-Treasurer (One to be elected) Report On Credentials New York Deck Patrolmen (Two to be elected) A PAUL HALL — No. 190: A member of the Seafarers International Union since its beginning. Holds clear­ ances for all strikes. Sailed actively in all areas during late war. First assumed elective office in 1944 as New York Port Agent. Was Director of Isthmian Organizing drive. Was elected Secretary-Trea­ surer in 1947. Has serv­ ed as a member of SIU negotiating com­ mittee during all recent contract talks. Has also served in various ca­ pacities in practically all emergencies and strikes during history of the Union. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers .(Three to be elected) LLOYD A. (Blackie) GARDNER — No. 3697: Has been a member of the Seafarers International Union since its formation. During ^ the war sailed into all combat areas. Holds clearances for all strikes, beefs and or­ ganizational drives of the Union. Served as Dispatcher in the Port of New York. Worked as volunteer Organizer in many drives. Was elected Agent for the Port of Philadelphia for 1948. Did not run for office in 1949. Has served as Headquarters Representative for past year in New York. We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, duly elected at the regular business meeting at Headquarters on October 12, 1949, have examined the credentials of the candidates for^ the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, for the year 1950," and submit the following report: We recommend that the men who are qualified for office be placed on the ballot in alphabetical form under the offices for which they run, and that the ports, following the Headquarters Offices, beginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically as has been done in the past. Letters of acceptance were submitted to the Cre­ dentials Committee for the respective ports, as follows: . John L. Crowley, 42061—Baltimore Deck Patrolman Benjamin Rucker, 39187—Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Ted Thomson, 36236—Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Lawson Rynes, 20870—Tampa Agent Edwin Westphal, 46203—New Orleans Stewards Patrolman These men did not submit the necessary three years' seatime; therefore, the letters are being filed in Head­ quarters Office and these men are hereby disqualified. Letters .of acceptance were also submitted to the Credentials Committee for the respective ports, as follows: Frank Sullivan, 2—New Orleans Deck Department Jack Kelly, 10—Galveston Patrolman Inasmuch as Article Xlll, Section 2, Subsection (e), in the Constitution states that a man must submit four months' discharges for the current year, this Commit­ tee did not accept anything but certified discharges as proof of seatime for the current year, and the above men are hereby disqualified. Joseph Burns, 24933 Roderick Smith, 26893 Lars Hilleretz, 48392 Michael Dellamo, 45123 Fred Barthes, 7449 W. J. Reidy, 6734 Boston Agent LOUIS COFFIN — No. 4526: Transferred into Sea­ farers from AFL Seamen's Union in March, 1939. Par­ ticipated in 1941 Bonus Beef, 1946 General Strike, and Isthmian Strike. Has been Pa­ trolman and Agent in Philadelphia and Jack­ sonville, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer o f the Atlantic and Gulf District. Was elected Deck Patrolman in the Port of New York for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Has clearances for all Union actions of past ten years. Has taken part in negotiating new contracts for SIU. , 4. 4. 4- CHARLES (Cotlon) HAYMOND — No. 98; One of original SIU members. Has been active in organizing. and has held elective and app-ointive positions in the Union. Was el­ ected Jlouston Agent for 1947, but returned to sea when the mem­ bership closed the Branch for reasons of economy. Sailed during the war in all areas. Was active in all SIU strikes since joining the Union. Was elected Jacksonville Agent for 1948; port was closed before he took office. Has since been Headquarters P.epresentative in New York. 4" "41 4« (One to be elected) 4, 4. 4. ROBERT MATTHEWS — No. 154: Joined the SIU when it was first formed. Sailed as Engine and/or Ship's Delegate on many ships. Seryed as Patrolman and Agent in the port of Mobile, and later as Jackson­ ville Agent and San Francisco Agent. Was assigned by the 1946 quarters Representa- -, tive. Served as member of the Negotiating Com" mittee, 1946 and 1947. • ' Was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in 1947. Has worked on organizational and educational projects for the Union. Has participated in all SIU strikes and job actions. Is strike clear. New York Engine Patrolmen BEN LAWSON — No. 894: Has been a member of the SIU since 1938. Has taken part actively in all (Two to be elected) strikes and * has aided in the organizing of TEDDY BABKOWSKI — No. 7391: Joined the SIU several steamship com­ in 1941 and sailed during the war to all zones. Served panies. Served as Pa­ as a volunteer Organi­ trolman in Norfolk and zer in the Isthmian was elected as Deck fieet and with tanker I Patrolman in Baltimore companies now under for 1948. Was Chair­ contract to the SIU. man of 1946 Strike Served on the New Committee in Port of York Isthmian Strike Norfolk and held same Committee. Participa­ job during Isthmian ted in the 1941 Strike, Strike in 1946. Was el­ Coos Bay and Shipyard ected Boston Joint Pa­ beefs. In aiding the trolman for 1949. Was shipyard, workers and appointed head of Bos­ 'telephone workers, he ton Branch when Agent was transferred to the West served on the Balti­ Coast and is currently in charge there. more committees. Has held various appointive Union positions and was elected New York lingine 4^ 4. 4, Patrolman for 1948. New York Agent (One to be elected) JOSEPH A. VOLPIAjNr — No. 56: First went to sea JOE ALGINA — No. 1320: Transferred from AFLSU in 1922. Active in organized maritime labor for m^y into the SIU when this organization was formed. Sailed years before joining actively during the the SIU in 1940 in Port war until going to work of New. Orleans. .Served for Union as Organizer. as Engine Patrolman in Has served in various Port of New York from capacities such as New 1943 to 1945. Later York Deck Patrolman served as Special Serv- and Acting Agent. Was ices« representative in elected Agent in the charge of membership Port ofNew York for problems relating to 1948 and 1949. Partici­ Coast Guard, immigra­ pated actively in Long­ tion, unemployment in­ shore and Coos Bay surance and other mat­ beefs, 1946 General ters. Was elected As­ Strike, UFE beef, and sistant Secretary-Trea­ Isthmian Strike., Has surer in 1947. Has a been on Negotiating Committee for past three years. clear record for all past SIU strikes and -beefs. THOMAS J. CLARK — No. 25027: Joined the Sea­ farers International Union in 1943 in the Port of New York. Has an ac­ tive strike record since T ^ ^ then, having participa­ ted in the 1946 General Strike, the Isthmian Strike and other water­ front actions of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Sailed through­ out the war into the war zones of the world. During active sailing days has served as black gang delegate aboard many vessels. Latest ship was the SS St. Augustine Victory, Isthmian. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 21, 1949 VICTOHIO D'INDIA — No. 20875: Became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1941 when he joined in the Port of Boston. Since that date has actively par­ ticipated in all beefs, strikes and organiza­ tional drives of the Union, holding clear­ ances for all strikes. Was elected by his shipmates to serve as ^ black gang delegate on , many occasions. Sailed throughout late war, hitting several batt^^ zones. Latest ship was the SS Bret Harte, Wa­ terman, where he served as Deck'Engineer. t 4. 4. FREDDIE STEWART •— No. 4935: Was a volunteer Baltimore Deck Patrolman JAMES PURCELL—No. 7802: Has been going to sea Organizer for the Seafarers International Union from since 1919, and has been a Union member the entire its beginning. Partici­ (One to be elected) time. Joined the SIU in pated in all major 1942, and sailed into R. E. DICKEY — J^o. 652: Has belonged to Seafarers strikes — Bonus, Isth­ all zones during the International Union since its formation. Was Deck mian, '46 General — Patrolman in Baltimore recent war. Has parti­ and other actions of from 1938 to 1942, when ' ~ cipated in all strikes, the Union. Led direct given leave of absence beefs and organization­ action to secure milk, al campaigns of the provisions and decent out. Returned 1?o job in J ' Union since joining. shipboard conditions for June, 1943. Was dele­ Served as. Engine Pa­ seamen. Was New York gate to first SIU Con- ^ , trolman in New York Stewards Patrolman in vention and helped to . during 1946, 1947, 1948 1947, and Joint Patrol­ draw up the present - ^ and 1949. In past years man in Port of New Constitution. Took ac- >5 has sat in on Engine York in 1948 and 1949. Department n e g i otiative part in all SIU , Assisted in the draw­ tions and clarifications strikes in/ Union's his- ' ' ing up of many of the and has helped write tory, and has a clear Union's past agreements. SIU contracts. record. Last ran for 44. 4. Union office in 1948 / 4" 4* 4* CHARLES SCOFIELD — No. 21538: Became a mem­ election for Deck Pa­ Philadelphia Agent ber of the SlU in 1941 in the Port of Norfolk. Served trolman in Port of Baltimore. (One to be elected) as an active Seafarer 4. 4. 4. * throughout the war, STEVE CARDULLO — No. 24599: Has been an CARL (Red) GIBBS — No.- 2341: A charter member hitting most of the active participant in all SIU strikes and beefs since of the Union, and a veteran of the Union's early job actions, strikes and combat zones. Aboard joining the organiza­ ship has been elected tion. Served as Marcus beefs. Has clearances engine delegate and Hook Agent until that for all beefs, major and ship's delegate many port was closed. Has al­ minor, in Union's histimes by crewmembers. so served as Patrolman tory. Has had activity Has clearances for all in Philadelphia and as as an Organizer, ship I' strikes and beefs of West Coast Represen­ and shoreside, in the ~ ' Union since time of tative. Is presently Isthmian campaign and • - joining. During 1946 serving as Headquar­ Great Lakes Drive. Has General Strike served ters Representative in served as a delegate to f'' ' on Savannah Strike New Yprk. During the International conven- i f ' Committee. Recently war sailed into all tion. Elected Joint Pa- 1 served as Chief Elec­ zones of action. Holds trolman for 1948 and| trician aboard the Southstar, South Atlantic -Steam­ clearances for all Un­ Deck Patrolman for I ship Co. ion waterfront actions. 1949 in Port of New Actively participated in York. 44" 4successful .organizing and striking of Isthmian SS 4 4 4 New York Stewards Patrolmen Company in 1945-47. LEON (Blondie) JOHNSON — No. 108: Was one of (Two to be elected) ' 4. 4. t the first seamen to join the newly-formed SIU in JAMES SHEEHAN—No. 306: A member of the SIU 1939. Took part in the RAY GONZALES—No. 174: Joined the SIU in 1940, since its formation in 1938; saw service as an Prgan- P&O Strike, Bonus transferring from the ILA tugboat branch. Has parti­ izer for the Union in Strike, anti-commie cipated in all strikes the Gulf Area during t Longshore beef and since date of joining. 1938 and 1939. Was " other major actions of..| Sailed throughout .the elected to Union office the SIU, holding strike war as Chief Steward. in 1944 and has been clearances from each. Elected Stewards Pa­ re-elected t o various Was Agent in Port Ar­ trolman for the year Union posts-since: thur during the 1946 of 1946 and has been Deck Patrolman for General Strike. Has re-elected each year New York in 1947 and served as Patrolman since. Has participated 1948, and Philadelphia il| in New Orleans, Gal­ in negotiations on Agent for 1949. Began veston, New York and Stewards D e p artment sailing in, 1924 and . , Norfolk. Was elected clauses of contracts. shipped as AB and Bo- ' ' Patrolman in Galveston Was Area Commander sun since then, holding ' in 1947. Elected Deck in 1946 General Strike down shipboard dele- 4^ Patrolman for Baltimore in last year's election. Sailed ill and Wall Street Strike. gate jobs. Holds clear­ during the war.. Chairman of Food and ances for strikes and actions of SIU for past ten years. 4 4 4 Housing Committee during Isthmian Strike. Active -4. "4 4 in Canada during recent CSU-SIU beef of 1949. Baltimore Engine Patrolman These pictures ami biographical sketches ef the guaiified candidates are printed tor your information and benefit, in order to acquaint you more fully with the men who will he ymm imion representutives for the year of 1950. Read these carefully before you vote^ so that your hullot will he based on the fullest possible information. \ 4* 4* 4* HOWARD GUINIER—No. 478: Came into Union at its beginning. Was Organizer for the SIU from 1938 ito 1941. Represented the Union * before the Na­ tional Defense Media­ tion Board contract dispute in Washington, D.C., in 1941, Chair­ man Headquarters Branch Bonus Strike Committee, and Chair­ man New York Branch Food and Housing Committee during 1946 General Strike. Secur-' ed 3000 berths for members during the action. Stewards Pa­ trolman in New York during 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949. Baltimore Agent (One to be elected) 4 4 4 WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ—No. 26445: Helped organ­ ize the SIU in the Gulf area in 1939. Was wounded five times and crippled. Went back to sea in 1942, after being laid up for, more than two years. Active during Isthmian Drive and Isthmian Strike. Also directed activities fof Port of Baltimore dur­ ing Genera] Strike of 1946. Elected Agent in Port of Baltimore for 1947, ,1948 and 1949. Has clear record for all SIU actions and strikes. (One to be elected) AL STANSBURY — No. 4683: A member of the Sea­ farers International Union, A&G District, since its in­ ception in 1939. Joined in the Port of Balti­ - ' ' • more. Has taken active ' ' 'gfraiQii part in all actions of the Union both strike and organizational. Sail­ ed during the war into - most active war zones. Has served the SIU in various appointive ca­ pacities. At present Dispatcher for the Port of Baltimore. Aboard ship served, in. many capa­ cities • in the engine room. Also served the crew often as black gang delegate. �Friday/ October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS L O CT Page Seven Baltimore Stewards Patrolman Savannah Agent Mobile Joint Patrolmen (One to be elected) (One to be elected) (Two to be elected) JOHN (Hoggie) HATGIMISIOS—No. 23434: Worked as organizer for the AFL Restaurant Workers in Phila­ delphia,-^nd also help­ ed the U. S. Army Dredges before going to sea. Joined the SIU in 1942 and sailed throughout the war. During the 1946 gen­ eral Strike was active in Baltimore set-up. Was active in organiz­ ing Isthmian ships in Baltimore and Phila­ delphia. Participated in Isthmian Strike. Was elected Stewards Pa­ trolman for Baltimore for 1948. At present is acting Patrolman in Baltimore. ERNEST M. BRYANT — No. 25806: Since joining the Union has participated in all beefs and actions, notably the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian Strike. Holds clearances for all major SIU ac­ tions and has aided the organization in various organizational capaci­ ties. Has served m tem­ porary official positions in the Ports of Jackson­ ville and Savannah. Saw service aboard ship during the war. Latest trip was as Steward aboard the Afoundria, Waterman Steamship Company. ROBERT J. JORDAN — No. 71: Has sailed since 1938, always in the Engine Department. Was appointed Organizer for Isthmian ships and tugs in the Gulf area in Septem­ ber, 1945. Appointed j ^ Engine Patrolman in Port of Mobile in Feb\ ruary, 1946, and also ' acted as Dispatcher and Organizer. Elected En­ gine Patrolman for the ^ . Port of Mobile for 1947 hf and reelected for 1948. ' Has been active in all ^ « strikes and is strike s , ^ clear. Was elected to \ ^ Joint Patrolman post in Mobile for 1949. llll! JGEORGE F. HAZEN — No. 4075: Known to most JIMMIE DRAWDY—No. 28523: Joined the SIU in 1943. Seafarers as Frank Hazen. A member of the SIU Sailed actively during the wai' . until coming ashore since its inception, to work as SIU official in the Port of New I..' . transferring over from York. Was then sent to the AFL Seamen's Un­ Wilmington as West ion in 1939. Since that Coast Representative. time has participated When West Coast office in all beefs and organi­ closed, went back to zational drives of the sea until e,lecte,d as Union. Holds strike Joint Patrolman for clearances. During 1946 New York in 1946; in was acting Stewards 1947 was elected EnDepartment Patrolman , gine Patrolman. Took under Ray White, then part in 1946 General Agent in Norfolk. Sail­ . Strike, Coos Bay and ed during the war and Isthmian beefs. Was saw action in many of elected Engine Patrol­ the war zones. Recent- man for 1949; was later transferred to Savannah as ly served as Steward aboard the SS The Cabins, Agent by Headcjflarters. Mathiasen Tankers, Incorporated. ISiB mill / i- W. J. (Red) MORRIS — No. 264: Has sailed .since^ 1939. In March 1945, was appointed Acting Agent in, Port of Jacksonville. Was later assigned first ; to New York, then to •" , Norfolk as Patrolman. , Was also Acting Agent in Charleston until that ||ii| Branch closed in Feb- ; , ruary 1947. Went back ?, to sea until appointed Patrolman in Port of ? Mobile on September 1, 1947. Was elected Deck Patrolman ' f o r Port of Mobile for 1948 [ and Mobile Joint Pa- > trolman for 1949. Is strike clear for all Union beef and actions. 4 NT y-v * T » '\T M1V * I-. 3-4-5. New Orleans Agent Tamfia Agent Norfolk Agent (One to be elected) (One to be elected) D. E. (Casey) JONES — No. 116: A member of the SIU since its formation; active in waterfront campaigns of Union. A veteran of 1946 General Strike, during which he servfed part-time as cbpirinan of the Strike Com­ mittee in the Port of Norfolk. .Served as Pa­ trolman in the Port of Norfolk during 1944 and 1945. Prior to that he sailed to various war zones. Served as a vol­ unteer Organizer in the Isthmian fleet, helping to bring that company into the SIU. Has since done organizational work in other companies now under SIU flag. RAY WHITE — No. 57: Transferred into the farers International Union in 1938 from the AFL men's Union. Helped organize the P&O Line. Was Patrolman in the Port of New York for six months, and served as Norfolk Agent for three years. Bas serv­ ed as Tampa Agent for past year. Was active in Isthmian Drive and Strike. Has a clear rec­ ord for all Union beefs. Prior to election as Tampa Agent last year served as Headquarters Representative, enter­ ing negotiations in Deck Department matters. EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD — No. 203: Was one of the SIU's original members. Active in P&O Strike and other early actions in : Union's formative years. I Appointed by Director of Oiganization to di•5 rect field work for i Isthmian campaign. AlJ so participated in Great :/j Lakes drive. Director • :j of waterfront activities f; in New York during 1946 General Strike. W a s appointed New Orleans Agent in sum­ mer of 1947 by mem­ bership action. Elected New Orleans .A.gent for 1948 a nd 1949. Sailed all through war. Is strike clear. 4. 5. 5- New Orleans Deck Patrolman Mobile Agent (One to be elected) BEN REES — No. 95: Joined the SIU in 1938. Appointed Patrolman for Port of Norfolk in June, 1945. CAL TANNER — No. 44: Has been a member of the SIU since it was granted a charter by the AFL. Dur-Served until elected ing the war was an Joint Patrolman for Iliiiiii active seaman, seeing that port for 1947, Reelected to post for 1948. ' ' { > service in most combat Appointed Agent for zones. Was active in Port of Norfolk in the Isthmian Drive, March, 1948. In charge both as ship and shoreof stewpot and publi­ side Organizer. Was el­ city for Norfolk Strike - • ' ected Agent in Port of liiiii Mobile for 1947, 1948 Committee in 1946 Gen- ~ eral Strike. Active for and 1949. Participated Strike Committee in .. , in various organization­ Isthmian Strike. Also al campaigns of Union active in UFE Strike. the Gulf area. Was Wiiiiii in Organized crews and active in all beefs of signed contract with the SIU .and holds Virginia Ferries Corporation this year. strike clearances. w (One to be elected) . (One to be elected) L. S. (Johnny) JOHNSTON — No. 53: Joined the Union in December 1938, before that being a member' of other AFL seamen's unions. Has an active record for all strikes and beefs in which SIU has been involved since 1938: 1946 General Strike. Isthmian Strike liiiii among those actively i entered in. Shipped to all areas during the war. Was Assistant Dis­ patcher and Joint Pa­ trolman for Port of New York in 1945 and 1946. Elected New Or­ leans Deck Patrolman for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Has also assisted in organiza­ tional work of the Union. • ) Dec. 31 �Page Eight EDDIE METROS — No. 299: Has sailed on deck of various vessels for the past twenty years, often serving as deck and ship's delegate. Has ; participated in all SIU ' strikes when in port and holds clearances , j for these actions. Has taken active part in all shipboard meetings, serving often as chair­ man or recording sec­ retary. Sailed during „ the war and entered i most combat zones. In • ' . ^ ^ recent months was AB , ~ ^ aboard the Seatrain New Orleans and Del Santos. 4. 4. 1, New Orleans Engine Patrolman THE SEAFARERS LOQ These are the Branches of the Atlantic and Gulf District, where you can cast your vote for the officers who represent you in 1950. 14 North Gay St. Baltimore ... 276 State St. Boston. 308V^2 —23rd St. Galveston . Mobile 1 South Lawrence St. New Orleans. 523 Bienville St. New York ... 51 Beaver St. Norfolk . . .127-129 Bank St. Philadelphia.. 337 Market St. San Francisco 85 Third St. Savannah... . 2 Abercorn St. Seattle 86 Seneca St. Tampa 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Wilmington, Calif 227^2 Avalon Blvd. (One to be elected) Galveston Agent C. J. (Buck) STEPHENS — No. 76: Joined the SIU (One to be elected) in December 1938. Was active in 1939 Isthmian Strike, 1939 Bonus Strike, 1946. KEITH ALSOP — No. 7311: Has about fifteen years General Strike and 1947 of sea service, most of it spent in Engine Department. Sailed during the war Isthmian Strike. Has "<, "• •••"..- -Ji to various combat zones served the A&G Dis­ trict in different capa­ of the world. Has been cities, ranging from Port Agent in Charles­ Dispatcher to Agent in ton and Galveston. In addition, has been Pa­ Port of New Orleans. trolman in New York, Shipped to all areas New Orleans and Nor­ during the war. Cofolk. Was on the Gen­ chairman of UFE Strike eral Strike Committee Committee in New Or­ for the Port of Nor­ leans. Holds clearances folk in 1946, and was for all Union strikes chairman of the Isth­ and actions. Elected mian Strike Commit­ New Orleans Engine tee for the Port of Patrolman for 1947, 1948 and 1949. Galveston. Has been ^ 44. 4. Galveston Agent since 1948. New Orleans Stewards Patrolman 4 4 4 (One to be elected) .RAY W. SWEENEY — N.o. 20: Joined the SIU in ADOLFO CAPOTE — No. 86: Has served aboard November 1938, in Mobile, and has taken part in all scores of ships, always in Stewards Department. Has strikes since the Union started. Was Patrolman had ten years experi­ in Mobile in 1941, Pa­ ence in the Stewards trolman in New York Department. Participa­ in 1942 arid 1943. Was ted actively in all SIU elected Agent for Gal­ strikes and beefs, also veston in 1944; was at aided in the organiza­ sea in 1945. In 1946 and tional campaigns waged 1947 served as Patrol­ by the SIU. Atoard man foi* the Port of ship has served as dele­ Galveston. Since then gate, also as chairman has • been sailing. At and recording secretary present is a crewmem­ in shipboard meetings. , ' I ber of the Jefferson Has a strike clear rec- , ^ City Victory. ord. During the war sailed into war zones. , ; 4 4 4. Sailed several months Galveston Patrolman this year aboard the Seatrain New Orleans. 4 4. (One to be elected) A. W. GOWDER — No. 36884: Became a member of CHARLES ALLEN — No. 21795: Has been going to the Seafarers International Union, A&G District, in sea off and on for twenty years. Stopped going to 1944 in the Port of sea in 1934 to help or­ Savannah. Since then ganize Local 515, of the has been active in all Steelworkers, Shipmen's Union beefs, strikes Branch, in Baltimore. and organizational cam­ Returned to sea when paigns, among them the war began and has the Isthmian drive and sailed since. Since be­ Strike, the 1946 Gener­ coming a member of al Strike. Has served the Seafarers Interna­ on numerous shoreside tional Union, has taken Branch committees. Has part in practically all also "Served as dele­ of the Union's strike, gate, chiiirman and re­ beef and organization­ cording secretary al campaigns. His last aboard many SIU ves­ two ships, Avhere he sels. At present is a served as AB, are the crewmember of the SS Trinity, Carras, Inc. SS John Hansen and the Jefferson City Victory, the 4. 4 4 last recently organized. HERMAN TROXCLAIR — No. 6743: Joined the Sea­ farers International Union, A&G District, on March 12, 1941, and has been an active member since that date, partaking in all strikes, beefs and organizational cam­ paigns of the Union. Holds clearances for all strikes. During the late war sailed in near­ ly all combat areas. Has always sailed Stewards Department. Was elected Stewards Department Patrolman for New Orleans for 1948,and re-elected for 1949. Friday, October 21, 1949 F. HOLCOMBE No. 151: Joined the Seafarers In­ ternational Union in December of ,1938. Has a clear record of all strikes ^ since, including the Isthmian Strike and the . 1946 General Strike. ^ ' Was active during the J war, sailing into most - f of the war zones. Has f served on various ships ' ' as ship or departmental " delegate. Has also serv" ' I ed -as chairman and ~ " ? recording secretary. ' - % Sails deck department. ^ Latest ship: the Antinous,' where he was AB. • .' PERCIVAL L. SHAUGER — No. 48325: Joined the Union in 1945 in New York. Sailed aboard an Isth­ mian ship in drive, earning Union book for organizational work. Stood picket duty in the anti-commie Long­ shore beef in New York and, during the General Strike, worked in the galley in the New York Hall. Was HIHH. aboard the SS Trinity, Carras, when she was organized, and is now a member of the SS Carriers ship, which he helped crew when she was being organized. Is strike clear. C. M. TANNEHILL No. 25922: Was ship's Organizer: during the Isthmian Drive, during which time he spent eighteen months on Isthmian ships. Also worked as shoreside Organizer in Ports of New York, Mobile and New Orleans. Partici­ pated in many beefs, including the 1945-. Longshore beef, tire' Coos Bay beef, 1946: General Strike and' Isthmian Strike. Hasassisted in contract ne-; gotiations. Was elected: Boston Joint Patrolman: ' . , for 1948. Currently aid­ ing in Cities Service organizing drive. JAMES L. TUCKER — No. 2209: Has been going to sea since 1932, most of the time in the Deck Depart-^ ment. Acting Patrol­ man in Port of Norfolk from October, 1943 through January 15, 1944, when he resigned to go back to sea. Ap­ pointed in June, 1944, to go to Charleston, < S.C., to open Branch there. Later was as­ signed to Mobile to act as Agent. Was relieved by newly elected Ag­ ent in February, 1946, and went back to sea. Holds strike clearances for all actions of the Union. , Here b the cempkte dope en the election for Atlantic and Gulf District officials: Place: Any branch of the A&G District Date: from Novemher 1 To Decemher 31. Who: AH memhers m �Friday, October 21, 1949 THE SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON —Chairman, Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary, R. Wilbum, 37739; Beading Clerk, J. Raniera, 50272. y Minutes of previous meetings in all Branches read and accept­ ed. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report and Headquarters' i-eport to the membership approv­ ed. Agent reported on shipping and Dispatcher gave shipping figures for the past two weeks; both reports being approved. Re­ solution setting forth Union's allout campaign to remove Coast Guard from jurisdiction over seamen, was read and motion carried to concur in it. Also read was resolution announcing elec­ tive offices that will appear on ballot in forthcoming Union elec­ tions. A motion carried to accept this resolution. Meeting adjourn­ ed at 7:40 P.M. 4, t 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Jack Parker. 27693; Recording Secretary, Bill Fredericks, 94; Beading Clerk, Buck Stephens, 76. Coast Guard. Under Good and Welfare, Agent expressed his ap­ preciation for the cooperation all hands had given in keeping the Hail clean. Also for the good of the Union, it was pointed out that men on ships hitting the Port of Seattle should avoid the Mahoney beef, and that if any of these disgruntled characters come around with their smear and disruptive literature they should be told in no uncertain terms to hit the road. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM, with 28 bookmen present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman, J. Algina, 1320; Recording Secre­ tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk, C. Tannehill, 25922. Agent Tanner, will confer with Alabama state authorities in an effort to win a better deal for seamen in that state. Hall re­ ported on the organizing ^ctories of the SlU-affiliated Marine Allied Workers in the New Castle Ferries, of Philadel^ihia, and the Virginia Ferry Company. He said that at the moment there were no indications of a strike by the ILA and MMP, both of which had extended their con­ tract talks for another 30 days. A SIU repr^entative will 'be maintained in Puerto Rico to " protect the interests of the Un­ ion there, the Secretary-Treas­ urer said. Motion carried to ac­ cept Secretary-Treasurer's report. Motion carried to open nomin­ ations for credentials committee, • as per constitution; two men to be elected from each depart­ ment. Nominated were R. Mart­ inez, W. C. Grosvenor, W. Thorn­ ton, M. F. Dellano, W. J. Reidy, Stewards; L. R. White, Fred Barthes, L. Hillertz, Engine; Joe Burns, Robert High, Charles Pal­ mer, Roderick Smith, C. S. Loades, Deck. Elected were Brothers Reidy, Dellano, Barthes, Hillertz, Burns and Smith. Mo­ tion by Guild carried that man be assigned every meeting night to stamp shipping cards up to 7:30 PM. 4 4 4 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ retary, C. I. Cooper; Reading Clerk, James Sheehan, 316. Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ap­ proved. Port Agent discussed shipping, which he described as fair. A communication from Radio Station WFDR war referI'ed to the auditing committee. Secretary-Treasurer Hall, in his Headquarters' report, told of his attendance at the convention of the American Federation of La­ bor in St. Paul, Minn., where he presented the SIU's stand on the Coast Guard, and sought the aid of the AFL in the fight to remove seamen from the jur­ isdiction of the military body. He also reported that Asst. Secretai*y-Treasurer Robert Mat­ thews was in the Gulf area at­ tending to Union matters, among which was the problem of un­ employment insurance for sea­ men. Matthews, with Mobile Minutes of other port meetings read and approved. Agent dis­ cussed shipping which had been fair during the past two weeks. Motion carried to concur in Headquarters' resolution on forthcoming election for officers to serve Union in 1950. Motion carried to concur in resolution setting forth Union's position on Coast Guard, and signalling for all-out fight to have its super­ visory powers over seam.en trans­ ferred to the Dep^tment of Commerce. Secretary-Treasurers financial report and Headquart­ ers' report to the membership read and accepted. Excuses were referred to the Dispatcher. Charges read and trial commit­ tee elected. One minute of si­ lence in memory of departed Brothers. Meeting adjourned at 8 PM. AftG Shaping From Sept 28 To Ott 12 PORT REG. DECK REG. ENG. Boston. New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast 5 117 24 13 •102 22 GRAND TOTAL.. 405 REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. 17 83 24 SHIPPED DECK 35 302 70 77 52 20 10 12 9 26 82 24 14 73 33 22 74 230 151 59 2 98 37 34 2 10 7 23 76 10 18 343 301 1,049 317 (No Figures Received) 37 12 9 30 71 75 25 few ships that hit port in-transit each took from one to five men and they accounted for the num­ ber of men shipped d .:j-ing the pa.st two weeks. Motion carried to excuse Brothers McCranie and J. B. Davis from meetings as they were on official Union busi­ ness in Jacksonville. Motion car­ ried to concur in Headquarter's resolution condemning Coast Guard and calling for its re­ moval from authority over sea­ men. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, with 105 members present. 4. 4> 4' BOSTON — Chairman, S. Bayne, 13; Recording Secretary, M. Norris, 5725; Reading Clerk, B. Lawson, 894. 26 9 4 / Bessemer Victory, Wacosta, Fairilse, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Run­ ner and Alcoa Corsair. He also reported that the dispute on the Greeley Victory had been settled to the satisfaction of the men involved. The Agent said that he and Assistant Secretary-Trea­ surer Robert Matthews were go­ ing to Montgomery to meet with the Director of Unemployment Insurance and other state au­ thorities to see if adjustments could be made in the present set-up, so that seamen may be able to get benefits which are rightfully theirs. Agent Tanner concluded his report by explain­ ing the need for interest in the political field within the ranks of organized labor to help elect candidates with a pro-labor view­ point. He said that the Interna­ tional, along with the other AFL internationals, had formed the AFL Labor League for Pohtical Education, for this purpose. At this point, the Agent turned the floor over to Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Matthews who elabo­ rated further on the subject. Mo­ tion carried to accept the resolu­ tion concerning the annual SIU elections. Motion also carried to accept the Headquarters' resolu­ tion announcing the Union's in­ tensification of its fight to drive the Coast Guard out of the mer­ chant marine, 'by returning its functions over civilian seamen to the Department of Commerce. Headquarters' reports read and approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM, with .356 members present. 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Recording Secretary, P. M. Robertson; Reading Clerk, W. Shea. 43186. Charges read against member, and motion carried to instruct all ports not to ship him until he appeal's before trial commit­ tee in this port. Minutes of pre­ vious meetings read and accept­ ed. Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ cial report read and approved. Port Agent announced that, al­ though shipping had fallen off, it was just about holding its own Other Branches' minutes of in relation to the amount of previous meetings read and ac­ members registered. There were cepted, except for motion to non­ nine sign-ons, nine payoffs and concur with Galveston New Bus­ about 20 ships in-transit during iness. Agent discussed shipping the past two weeks, he said. The in this port. Dispatcher gave Alcoa Runner is undergoing re­ shipping figures for past two pairs and, if she is completed weeks. Headquarter's report to in time, her old crew will get the membership read and ap­ their jobs back. The Agent said that the Mother M.L. came in proved. Motion carried to ex­ here after her first trip as an cuse Brother F. Burns, P. King, SIU ship, and that the crew was J. Hunt and A. Collello from the to be commended for doing a meeting. After one minute of hangup job. The* ship is now silence in memory of departed awaiting orders and may sail by Brothers, meeting adjourned at the end of the week. The Agent 7:40 PM with 148 members pres­ also spoke against the reported ent. 4> 4 4 agreements made between Elec­ NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben tricians and Engineers regarding "overtime. He warned that any Rees, 95; Recording Secretary. such practice, if ti*ue, was not in J. A. Bullock, 4747; Reading accordance with the agreement Clerk, C. Moser, 36392. and might react to the disadvan­ Mr. Morrison of the local So­ tage of the parties involved. Pa­ cial Security Administration Field trolmen reported on the various Office spoke to the membership beefs, sign-ons, etc., with a minor on the subject of unemployment beef pending on the Del Valle. insurance. Branch minutes of Resolution on the Coast Guard, Norfolk and other ports read Which the Union is seeking to and appi'oved. Headquarters' re­ have removed from authority port to the membership read and over merchant seamen, was read accepted. Agent discussed the Minutes of previous meetings end carried after motion was plight of shipping in this port, in all ports read and approved. made to concur in it. Trial com­ and Dispatcher read the ship­ Agent reported that shipping had mittee reported its ruling in ping figures. Brother John "W. been slow for the past two weeks. cases of two members with Igilebeck, Book No. 50744, took Although eight ships were in charges against them. Committee the Union Oath of Obligation. port, they were in-transits and recommended that Robert E. Al­ Motion carried to excuse the few replacements -were called len, Book'TJo. 38443, who is over following Brothers from the for. The prospects for the next bne year in arrears, be allowed meeting: John R. Hudgins, G. two weeks are not too bright, to register and ship as he has Daniels and F. E. Taylor. One he said. Several factors are re­ shown ample proof that l\e is minute of silence in memory of sponsible for this situation, he not at fault in being in arrears. departed Union Brothers. Meet­ pointed out, among them the After short discussion on forth­ foreign flag transfers. But the coming elections, rfieeting ad­ ing adjourned at 8:10 PM, with greatest factor is the policy of 73 members present. journed at 8:25 PM, with280 several of the commie-dominated 4 4 4 bookmembers present. MOBILE — Chairman, D. L. Pacific coast waterfront unions 4, 4, t ParkM, 160; Recording Secre­ in setting their sights for long SAVANNAH — Chairman, Jim tary, E. D. Moyd, 10829; Reading strikes with political purposes in Brawdy, 28423; Recording Sec­ Clerk, Robert A. h^thews, 154. mind. Dispatcher made his re­ port. Secretary-Treasurer's and retary, L. E. Hodges, 255; Read­ Minutes of previous meetings Headquarters' reports read and ing Clerk, Ernest D. Sims, 48971. in Mobile and other Branches accepted. Motion carried to ac­ Previous meetings' minutes and read and approved. Port Agent cept Headquarters Reinstatement Secretary - Treasurer's financial spoke on the prospects of ship­ Committee's report. Brothers T. report read and approved, as ping for the coming two weeks E, Foster, J. Otto and F. W. well as Headquarter's report to and said tlTat the following ships Schmidiel, exq^used from meet­ the membership. Agent reported were due in the Port of Mobile: ing. Motion carried to concur in that shipping was very quiet. A Monarch of the Sea, Chickasaw, Headquarters' resolution on SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED 2 73 34 39 1 7 6 22 77 10 24 7 61 36 28 3 3 8 22 107 17 14 11 232 107 101 6 20 21 67 260 37 56 295 306 918 Shipping Stiii Fair in New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — Shipping was fair in this port during the past tvvo weeks, despite the adverse effects of the steel and coal strikes on conditions in general. New York numbered among its payoffs the following ships: Kathryn, Frances, Ann Marie, Puerto Rico, Cornelia, Elizabeth and Evelyn, Bull; Steel Rover, Meredith Victory, Isthmian; Bessemer Victory, Claiborne, Waterman: Calmar, Yorkmar, Calmar; Irenestar and Evistar, Triton; Colabee, .American Ha­ waiian; Mankato Victory, Vic­ tory Carriers; Algonquin Vic­ tory, St. Lawrence Navigation; The Cabins, Mathiasen; Southstar, South Atlantic and the Seatrain New York. Sign-ons took place aboard the Bull Line ships, the Steel Rov­ er, Evistar, Colabee, Yorkmar, Mankato Victory, Algonquin Vic­ tory^ The Cabins, Southstar and the Be.ssemer Victory. All vessels paying off and signing on were in good shape, thanks to the fact that they were crewed by a good bunch of men. An occasional gashound popped up, but was taken care of without harming the efficient functioning of any of the ves­ sels. GOOD CREWS We'd like to remind the men that they should take good care bf their Union books. Some fel­ lows have lost as many as three books in the space of a few years. These guys might take a lesson from some of the original mem» bers of the Union who are still carrying the first book issued to them. The Union membership book is one of th5 most important items in a Seafarer's working gear and Should be guarded as such. A little care in this mat* ter will save a lot of headache^ and time later on. �' • V jPi^e Xen S£ 4^ 4n£JR S t^ G Sounds As Though The Lads Found Home On The Ranger ^44a.n Qfm»t 2i. fSiS FAICA MEN ENGAGE IN SOME SHORESIDE YAKA'TA-YAKA'TA Tp the Editor: We're not trying -to put our Union in the household appliance We are on the last lap of a business but in these days of very short and pleasant cruise. sudden switches in flags and Down in the islands we had boneyard tie-ups, we're making good weather and the usual sure that no finks have the com­ amount of fun — such as the forts of a washer at our expense. ports' we visited had to offer. So the washing machine became We stopped for a few hours Union property by unanimous at Paraniaribo, and after leaving vote at a shipboard meeting. In ihere called at Paranam, where case the ship is switched or -tiedwe took on a partial load of up, the washer goes to the near­ bauxite. Having a good and cap­ est Union Hall. It's an idea all able Bosun, Sam Marinello and delegates on ships having ma­ Peck Department, that was soon chines should check into. taken care of, and an SIU ship This little atory -of a pleassmt tliat is always a clean ship em­ cruise can be a lesson to those erged in the sun once more. who form cliques aboard ship. We all know that on any ship We have on here -real SIU co­ the Stewards Department plays operation and team work. The an important part in keeping up habits of team work and co­ morale. We have an efficient operation which are the basis of "jShqrt GitCMit" Lumpkin Cse^ed At left) points opt something amusing to his shipmates Steward, C. F. Aycock, who does leadership, are acquired chiefly .and the wsitreases a.t .a .Houston fdvern. Othen in photo ate: left to -right. Bosun Sjoberg just that. Our menus are always through group activities. This is (behind .Lumpkin). John Walker, Bobbie Jordan, Slim Barnett, Taylor and Lonnie Lonski. ;good. Our Chief Cook, J. Barker, aound SIU policy. And it is the is one of the best I've ev^ reason we on the Ranger are sailed with. practicing and living a real Brotherhood of the Sea. SIZZLING, TOO Steaks are to order on this So as my Brothers on the beach «hip. The food is well prepared. are getting lean aroimd the flip­ Barker knows his stuff. Now pers, I will fasten my bag with To fhe Editor: draw your own conclusions as one of which was taken in the Manila Bar in Houston, during •girls, don't get excited. He's very a zipper—and over the gangway The Brothers who passed up a to his former occupation. This is a harddrinking, but happy moments. much married to a wonderful goes a one-tripper. job on this scow, the rSS Yaka, W. H. N. Incidentally boys, "Red Lea(T' ^ttle lady. in Baltimore last August sure hardworking crew and it won't SS Alcoa Ranger Anderson is back in circulation. tolerate any performing aboard Baker Roy M. Ayei'S is also migsed a good job. Bractically He is now Skipper of the Jean ship, as one of the ABs found tops in his line. His qakes, pies all of the officers, from Captain LaFitte. out. He never turned to when and bread are superb. By the The LQ^ WiR Bejitiain Hans Hansen, on down are wellJerry (Lonnie) Lonski way. Ship's Delegate Daniel Clif- In the Becar Familj; liked by the crew, and can be we secured for sea and even SS Yaka missed a couple of his wheel iqrd is no longer a Yankee, he's classified ps good Joes. watches. He was warned repeat­ strictly rebel. We're going to To the Editor: Chief Mate "Catfish" jKenopke Jceep him in the Gulf. He even is an ex-^SIU man and I, believe edly but to no avail, and when eats corn bread now without I would like to make a re­ he knows the agreement word the Mate fired him he said the quest. I hope it is possible for scratching his throat. for word. He's strictly on the crew' was against him. He does­ n't know how close he came to To you boys who are wonder- you to send the LOG to my level with us. being brought up on charges. ving where John Buckley, Esq., fiancee, who is soon -to become This is the first C-2 I've been There's only one thing wropg .is, the rffan with the butterfly my wife. oh that only has three mates, a net doesn't have him. He is eat­ When she visits my home, she Chief, Third and Junior Third. with these Far East runs—every ing and singing his way home always reads the LOG. She likes' What happens "to the Second time you turn around, someone its colorful stories, its demo­ takes a swipe at you with a on the Ranger. cratic style and free expression. Mate? Why he's referred to as needle. We gof nine shots and a We have a real good bunch of the "second maid." In fact, he . UNPOPULAR SONG men in all departments. There Therefore, I would like her to acts like a frustrated old maid. vaccination so far.- It was the By "POP MARTIN are no cliques aboard and the receive it at her home regularly. I've heard it rumored that he- first time I didn't ask for a Stephan Becar Brotherhood of the Sea is prac­ was a door-to-door salesman be­ I don't see meat ticed here, not just preached. (Ed. Note: The LOG is happy fore going to sea, though he In the stews any more; Last trip, the boys had a table to place Brother Becar's fi­ claims he's a retired Navy man. What good is gravy top muster and put a washing ancee on the LOG mailing We have a bell rigged up ,frpm If the beef's in the store? machine aboard. ..All feel they .list. Don't forget, .to let .us the bridge to the crew's pantry, I eat some spuds. got their money's worth out of Jcnow when the wedding bells for the standby. The Mate will In their jackets, I mean; it on the first trip in use. ring out.) ring on the slight^t pretext. So If I get coffee There ain't any cream. Fun? Yeah, But Don't Try Any Funny Work On The Yaka, Warns The Hardworking Crew They're Eager For Bulletins On Beav^; Men Marvel At Speedy Overseas Service Tp Ihs Editor: tion of the Bulletin here, where it had been forwarded from The first thing I want to write Aden. Thanks a million. about is the receiving of the Bulletin. We have received sev­ Til try to give you a little eral copies of this news sheet dope on our condition here. Apd they sure hit the bull's eye RAN AGROUND as a publication which lets us We ran aground here .23 days "Seafarers know what's going on ago" at 3:53 AM- No one knows at home and in the "Union. who, if any one, is to blame. ' The next thing I want to com­ About four days later the SS mend you on is this: our next Steel Rover tried to pull us off, port of call was supposed to but this didn't work. have been Belawan Deli, Suma­ A week ago a salvage tug tra, But due to Isthmian effi­ showed up from Bombay. They ciency we are now on the shore rigged their tacklg and gave -a of this barren island of Jabal, try at refloating us. But again, Zuquar, instead of at Belawan no good. They then ordered a Deli; What I want to bring out 1,000-ton coastal steamer, which is that , even though we're ashore has since arrived and is now $&!e, someone is on the ball. Be^ just about loaded. When she's cause we received the last edi­ finished, another 500-ton job, which is standing by, will take her turn at unloading us. Our shower water on this tub is so hot -that one has to duck in and out unless he wants to get scalded. And the weather is Responsible for .Ihe excellent just as hot. The Chief Mate has the watch over the side witlv bhow aboard the Yaka are hammers working on a chipping^ Steward Bill Chandler (left) assignment. No rest, J .guess. A- and Baker Roosevelt Brown. lot of the boys are aU broken out with septic heat rash, doublq, when I "was told do get the tempers on heye are -atill a shot. '— rcopl. . ..r The S t e*w a r d Department, So, again, thanks for the Bul­ bended by .fBiUvChapdler is doing letins. a swell jcb the chow situa­ Anionio Bchiavone tion, .and :all hands have com­ SS Beaver ^Viotory ; pliments rfor jBaker Rposevelt (Ejd. Jfote: And Numks to' -Brown rfor his -rolls and doughYPU. Brother .Schiavoiie; ior -nute that >appear; foequently at the jnews ithe B«avpr Vie- eoj^e ttme. En.glosed .are a tfew pietvires. fory-i) When on the beach, I don't feed so damn well; Pound after pound goes, I'm skinny as hell. In times like these. Ghosts don't walk as before; 1 can't build stews if I don't see meat any' more. OLD ^SAILOR'S AMBITION By "POP MARTIN When I'm working on the deckff I do the best .1 can; It's a great disadvantage To he a sailorman. :I'd like to dell the Mate off 'WheiT ho's on the rgm. But I have to gripe, real low. Or he as silent as a clam. Wish 1 was a bivalve, I'd teU hfan, '^Go to helL" Back right up, pull~ the hatflk And.closje my:little shell. �^Fri(Uy. Octobar 21« }M9 TH E SE AF ARERS Paga Eleven LOC Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings . CAROLYN. July 17 — Snow. Chairman; F. J. Hall, Secretary. Deck Delegate reported that one of the men missed ship in Rouen. Only disputed overtime was in Black Gang. Requested that side dishes be supplied for crew messhall. Suggested that fans be taken ashore and repaired. Also that a couple of spares be pro­ cured. A suggestion that letter be drawn up for Patrolmen con­ cerning man _who missed ship. Change in sailing schedule was the cause, and erew felt he wasn't guilty. S, S, 4 GREELEY VICTORY. July 31 — W. O. Turner. Chairman; L. N. Stricklin. Secretary. L. H. Pentecost elected Ship's Delegate. Motion carried that recreation room be cleaned by all three de­ partments, times to be set by Ship's Delegate. Discussion on ship's stores. Decision on ' Fire­ man who missed ship in Tampa to be reported to Patrolman. Each department is to turn beefs over to its delegate before re­ porting to Ship's Delegate. To have two meetings each trip, one after leaving Mobile, and one before the ship arrives in New Orleans. Repair list to be posted on bulletin board. Mobile (port of origin) and Seat­ tle. Motion by Conroy carried to give vote of appreciation and confidence to Seattle Agent Mc­ Kay for able manner in which he handled payoff. A large num­ ber took part in discussion on proper SIU way of leaying ship for new crew and conduct at payoff. 4 4 4 ANTINOUS. Oct. 2—E. Higdon. Chairman; M. C. Gaddy. Secre­ tary. Motion by E. R. Smith that Ship's Delegate get clarification on time off in port, also clarifi­ cation about missing ship in port where we do not have a Branch and catching it in another port. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion on proper precedure to be followed in dealing with licensed personnel: Sug­ gested by Lopez that members see department, delegates, who in turn will see the department head. guests brought aboard should be fed after crew has eaten. One minute of silent prayer in mem­ ory of Brothers lost at sea. 4. » 4 AMES VICTORY. Aug. 14— C. Simmons. Chairman; D. Jones. Secretary. Delegates reports ac­ cepted. Brother Webber elected Ship's Delegate to succeed Jones, who resigned. Motions carried: Chief Engineer be asked to re­ pair dringing fountain in engine room; that Steward move gear from recreation room and have :t cleaned. BR volunteered to keep rec room clean for rest of trip. Ship's Delegate is to 4 4 4 collect department repair lists SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. and present them to the Cap­ Aug. IS—Robert Adams. Chair­ tain. man; John Bourg. Secretary. No 4 4 4 beefs in the departments. Ship's STEEL RECORDER. Aug. 22 Delegate reported that repair —Laurence D. Cook. Chairman; list had been taken care of in Stanley Golowski. Secretary. New Orleans. Also that due to Ship's Delegate reported all in insurance company requirements, good order; Deck—penalty meal passageway lights cannot be hours disputed; Engine—Delayed blacked out any more. He re­ sailing time disputed at Columported that one man missed the bo; Stewards—Dispute on how ship in New Orleans and another to divide passenger and extra had been put off for misconduct. meal money. Motions cari-ied: 4 4 4 That Ship's Delegate see that SOUTHLAND. Aug. 31—Alex each man has a receipt for his Jones, Chairman; F. Chamberdraws and slopchest: That Pa­ layne. Secretary. Delegates re­ trolmen check stores and slop- ported everything okay in their chest before next voyage. Under departments. Delegates were to Education, there was discussion serve as committee to purchase on how to become a good Union new washing' machine out of member. Also discussed was the ship's fund. Leo Weeks volun­ new overseas news bulletins, teered to act as . treasurer till which was acclaimed as a good next meeting. Ship's Delegate idea. welcomed Engineers to meeting SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, July 12 — Gautreau, Chairman; A. Capote. Secretary. Ship's Dele­ gate McKay said that company had agreed to put irmerspring mattresses aboard and that he had instructed Steward to accept nothing else. Deck Delegate Newberry reported that some overtime was pending. Engine Delegate Rnbinson reported no beefs. Stewards Delegate Eklund qlso reported on his department, which had no beefs. Motion by Alphonse that Chief Cook be on behalf of all members of allowed to clean galley stove at A&G District. Chairman outlin­ least once a week. Brother Timed history and growth of SIU ongue expressed his appreciation and spoke on recent granting of for the consideration given him charter to BME in response to while in the hospital in Havana. demands from Engineers. Men were instructed not To leave 4 4 4 cots out on deck. ALCOA PIONEER. Aug. 20— 4. 4. i Red Sully. Chsurman; Bill Hay, MEREDITH VICTORY. Aug. Secretary. Delegates reported no 22—Joseph Mucia. Chairman; E, beefs. Charlie Moore elected C. Eaton. Secretary. No beefs in Ship's Delegate by acclamation. any of the departments, except 4 4 4 After discussion on need for OREMAR, Aug. 28—Eugene for few hours disputed overtime fan in recreation room. Chief in Stewards. Everyone is in favor Senff. Chairman; Ted Thompson. Electrician said he would have of the bulletins being sent from Secretary. No beefs of any kind one fixed up and installed. Bill headquarters to all ships. In re­ to report. Motion carried to al­ Story suggested that Deck and sponse to request for more fresh low non-members to attend vegetables in port. Steward said meeting. Other motions carried: Engine Departments alternate in .Engine Department to take care cleaning of laundry, and Stew­ that they had been ordered. of laundry room. Deck to be ards to take care of recreation responsible for Lounge and room. Chairman Sully recom­ Stewards to take care of pantry. mended that DM look into all Steward Department given vote minor repairs. !j£. of thanks for good feeding. Mem­ bers putting feet on chairs,, sit­ 4 4 4 TAINARON. July 10 — W. T. ting on tables, or leaving coffee Dalton. Chairman; Richard Zu- cups on deck or in lounge to be brod. Secretary. Ship's Delegate fined one dollar and proceeds to spoke to Captain about the mats go to men in hospitals. 4 4 4 riNI. Aug. 24—Jack Long. which men had voted on at pre­ 4 4 4 AFOUNDRIA. Aug. 21—W. C. Chairman; L. Gooch. Secretary. vious meeting. Captain said mats would be obtained if possible.. McCuistion, Chairman; D. W. Steward and Chief Cook report­ He also will try to get fresh Conroy. Secretary. Motion by ed they had taken inventory as vegetables and fruits in season Weaver, seconded by Roy Pierce, requested at last meeting and and will cooperate wifh men that crew leaving ship in Port­ that they have requistioned within reason. Sliip's Delegate land Ore., stand criticized for enough supplies to carry us from also said that Captain would leaving quarters in disorderly Honolulu to Japan and back to give a draw before the ship condition and for failing to co­ Panama. Suggested that laimdry docksi No beefs in the depart­ operate with Port Agent. Am- be taken care of in Honolulu. ments. Men were informed that mended by O'Sullivan calling for Steward stated that he would sick man's room was to be clean­ coiomittee to draft .letter re­ issue linen piece for piece, in ed every day and his dishes steri­ garding these actions and that accordance with procedure rec­ lized. Men agreed that any copies be sent to Headquarters,- ommended in agreement. CUT and RUN By HANK The Brooklyn Dodgers lost the World Series. England and other countries devalued their bloody pounds. The steel strike is gradually affecting shipping and this town of New York is getting chilled for the winter. There's not much of newsy items about the Brothers so here goes with what we have for this issue... One of the friends of Brother Art Walsh, the Baltimore shipperouter, writes in to 'say that Brother Walsh sailed into that port sporting a ring on a portside finger... Brother Harold Laurvik of Kansas writes to say he's taking a little vacation. Take it easy, oldtimer, and you're logged for the good old LOG to keep you informed of what's going on in the SIU... A vote of thanks to Bill Champlin. He wants it to be known that he's definitely not a homesteader for any ship... Warren Callahan is in town and so is his brother. Buddy, after mucho New Orleans shipping ... Over there in the Persian Gulf area are two seamen's clubs which receive bundles of LOGS. That's in the port of Ras Tanura, Arabia, and in the port of Abadan, Iran. Any Brothers know if they have been picking up any LOGS from these places? 4 4 4 The Black Swan Tavern in Cork. Ireland, is now on the mailing list for a bundle of LOGS... Percy Boyer. that New Orleans humorist, sailed into town after a voyage on the Steel Advocate. Percy's latest yam about Brother Moon Kouns of New Orleans is about an overcoat. Ask Percy to tell you the yarn—as only he knows how...Chuck Allen, the oldtimer. sailed into New York from a voyage on the Jefferson City Victory... Brother Cornelia Presclars. who just finished some hospitalization, has been nominated as being one of the best Bosuns in the SIU. He's been sailing the Robin Sherwood for a long time, we're informed, and is now anchored down in Baltimore waiting for a scow... Brother Cyril Loades made the Deck Maintenance job for the Southsteir. Speaking of the Southstar—we have a story about a hat. One of the crewmembers owns one of those world-famous Itcilian-made fedoras called "Borsalino," bought in Trieste for five dollars. In Turkey the Brother was caught in a heavy rain with his "Borsalino." But the next morning he says you would never have thought the hat had ever got soaked. Here in the States this imported hat sells for more than thirty dollars. Well, "hat's off" to the "Borsalino" hats. 4 4 4 The SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes cf the following Brothers—Thomas Wadsworth of Pennsylvania, Seward Cantrell of Georgia, James Maxey of South Carolina, Eugene Wood of Pennsylvania, Carl Pierce of Florida, Harry Dismuke of Georgia, Michael Kicko of Pennsylvania, Allen Bullard cf Georgia, CarroU Rollins of Virginia, William Smith of Florida, J. S. Capp of Texas, John Bednar of New Jersey, John Velasco of Florida, Palle Gylov of New Jersey... Brother Timmy McCarthy sailed into our town recently wearing that familiar smile... Frank Brown is in town... Brother Ray Queen sailecTon the Steel Ad­ miral, we're informed. Brother John Crowley also grabbed a job on her... Brother Tony Zalewski recently sailed into town after a tanker trip. 4 4 4 One of Ihe Brothers who came in from some tankersailing says his ship has been receiving those overseas Bulletins which the SIU air-mails to all ships throughout the world. He said it sure was a good idea although some articles were too brief... Brothers, hold those shipboard meetings. Keep those ships clean and the jobs running in ship-shape SIU style... For the benefit of the Brothers aboard ships we would like to urge them to check as to whether every ship has the following important booklets so that they are read and under­ stood by all hands. These particular booklets are called "Food for Thought" and "Shipping Guide for Seafarers." �•'•• • • Page Twelve^ THE SEAFARERS^ LOC Fridajr, October 21, iMf ] Official Ballot For "V Official Ballot For Election Of 1950 Officers Seafarers International. Union of North America ATLANTIC & GULF WSTMCT 1949- ELECTION OF OFHCERS FOR 1950 VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 1949 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In order to vote for a ccmdidate, mca-k a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein your vote for such office will be invalid. YOU MAY WRITE THE NAJffi OF ANY MEMBER WHOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN THE BLANK SPACE PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE UNDER EACH OFHCE. ' ^ Do not use a lead pencil in marking the ballot. Ballots marked with lead pencil will not be counted. MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. SECRETARY-TREASURER PHILADELPHIA AGENT Vote for One Vofe for One MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Two • Paul Hall. No. 190 • A. Steve Cardullo. No. 24599 m Q Jim Sheehcm, No. 306 ^ • Robert Jordan. No. 71 • Wm. (Red) Morris, No. 264 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURERS Vote for Tfiree • Lloyd A. Gardner. No. 3697 • Robert Matthews. No. 154 BALTIMORE AGENT Vote for One NEW ORLEANS AGENT • W. (Curly) Rentz, No. 26445 Vote for One • J. H. Volpian. No. 56 m BOSTON AGENT Vote for One BALTIMORE DECK PATROLMAN ' • Earl (Bull) Sheppard/No. 203 Vote for One • R. E. <Rex) Dickey, No. 652 NEW ORLEANS DECK PATROLMAN • Carl (Red) Gibbs. No. 2341 Vote for One • L. (Blondie) Johnson, No. 108 • L. (Johnny) Johnston, No. 53 • Ben Lawson. No. 894 NEW YORK AGENT • Eddie Metros, No. 299 BAI.TIMORE ENGINE PATROLMAN kVMMfor One MPI NEW ORLEANS ENGINE PATROLMAN; Vote for One |1 • Joe Algina. No. ^oU If 1 BALTIMORE STEWARDS PATROLMAN • C. J. (Buck) Stephens. No. 76 Vote for One NEW YORK DECK PATROLMAN Vote for Two Louis Goffin, No. 4526 • J. (Hoggie) Hatgimisios. No. 23434 ' • Geo. F. Hazen. No. 4075 NEW ORLEANSSTEWARDS PATROLMAN Vote for One ^ • Chos. G. Haymond, No. 98 NEW YORK ENGINE PATROLMAN Vote for Two Q Adolfo Capote, No. 66 NORFOLK AGENT • A. W. (Andy) Gowder, No. 36884 Vote for One Herman Troxclair, No. 6743 • D. E. CCaseyi Jones. No. 116 • Ben Rees, No. 95 . • Teddy Babkowski. No. 7391' • Thos. J. Clark. No. 25027 • Victorio DTndia. No. 20875 • James Purcell. No. 7802 • Chas. Scofield. No. 21536 NEW YORK STEWARDS PATROLMAN • Ray Gonzales. No. 174 Vote for One Vote for One • TAMPA AGENT • Keith Alsop, No. 7311 • Ray Sweeney, No. 20 GALVESTON JOINT PATROLMAN" Vote for One • Vote for One • Ray White. No. 57 • • Chos. Allen, No. 21795 H • F. Holcombe,.No.T51 • Howard Guinier. No. 478 MOBILE AGENT • Freddie Stewart. No. 4935 Vote for One m I x:-. SAVANNAH AGENT • E. M. Bryant, No. 25806 • Jimmie Drawdy, No. 28523 H ^ Vote for Two GALVESTON AGENT • Cal Tanner, No. 44 • C • Percival L. Shauger, No. 48325 • C. M. TannehiU, No. 25922 » • James L. Tucker, No. 2209 O .V , i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 21, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 29 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: 47 CANDIDATES ARE QUALIFIED FOR A&G POSTS STORM, MINE HIT SIU SHIPS; ONE MAN LOST AFL VOTES TO JOIN SIU FIGHT ON COAST GUARD THE MEMBERSHIP VOTES THE WAR AREA BONUS 'FREE SPEECH' IS A HOLLOW PHRASE TO CS MFOW AGENT FINGERS SIU-SUP MEN FOR DUMPING MEMBER OFFERS NEW ASSESSMENT METHOD ORE SHIPS TIE-UP IN BALTIMORE AS STEEL STRIKERS HOLD FAST ELECTIONS HOLD MOBILE'S STAGE SHIPPING IN PORT NEW ORLEANS KEEPS PACE WITH REGISTRATIONS SAVANNAH CALLS SHIPPING 'FAIR' IN-TRANSITS HIT FRISCO CLEAN FULL WEIGH OF SHIPPING SLUMP FELT BY BOSTON THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A&G OFFICES SHIPPING STILL FAIR IN NEW YORK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/21/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log