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T OFFICIAt ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANO INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO \ AMENDED SlU CONSTITUTIDN I APPROVED BY WIDE MARGIN ,'> Story Page 3 Committee Report Pages 15-18 Page Two SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970 Nixon Sends New Morltime Program to Congress Aims to Revitalize U.S. Fleet; Mood on Capitol Hill Is Hopeful

President Richard M. Nixon has sent to Capitol Hill his long-awaited leg­ islative proposals for the overhaul of the U.S.-flag merchant marine—setting the stage for Congressional action in 19 /0 to restore vitality to the lagging American shipping and shipbuilding industries. With this action, Mr. Nixon became the first American President since Franklin Delano Roosevelt to come forward with a positive program for development of the nation's maritime potential. It was during FDR's tenure that the present merchant marine legislation was placed on the statute books. The Administration's detailed plan for revising and updating the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936 followed, by two months, a special message to the Congress in which the President had called for "a new era in the mari­ time history of America, an era in which our shipbuilding and ship operating industries take their place once again among the vigorous, competitive in­ dustries of this nation." The major thrust of the Nixon proposal would be to broaden the nation's maritime program beyond the liner trade making its benefits available to the bulk trades, as well. Since 1936, the sole beneficiaries of direct federal as­ sistance have been 14 selected berth-line operators—despite the fact that, today, bulk trade accounts for 85 percent of America's exports and imports. President Nixon studies pn^sed maritime program at his desk in the White House.

Includes Construction, Operating Subsidies on all phases of maritime in order to "build a sharper record" on the question Under the Nixon program, subsidies would be extended for construction of maritime legislation. and operation of bulk carriers, as well as for liners—a breakthrough long Declared Garmatz: sought by the SIUNA in its fight to preserve and enlarge job opportunities "I think we run the risk of doing half a job—^when a whole job is needed for Seafaf'ers. to sustain and strengthen our maritime industry—if we consider only the At the same time, the President called for extension to the bulk-cargo proposals suggested to us by the President. Whether or not we enact leg­ segment of the industry the same right to put money aside in tax-deferred islation in all these areas will depend on need, resources and judgment on the construction reserve funds enjoyed for decades by the 14 subsidized liner alternatives presented. companies. This, too, has been at the heart of the SIUNA drive for mari­ "But we must, in my opinion, consider such problems as passenger ship time revival, since it would provide a channel for long-sought private invest­ operations; the need of domestic operators, as in the Great Lakes, for tax- ment to modernize and expand the American fleet. deferred benefits for ship construction; and strengthening of our cargo pref­ The Nixon measure also calls for direct subsidization of the shipbuilding erence programs as an alternative to extension of operating subsidy for dry industry, instead of funneling construction differential subsidies through the bulk cargo carriers. Legislation in these areas has already been introduced shipping line. This procedure, the Administration declared, would make in this Congress and referred to this Committee for action." possible the block-building of cargo vessels, leading ultimately to reductions A similar view was expressed by Rep. Joseph E. Karth (D-Minn.), at an in shipbuilding costs—making American shipyards more competitive with AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department luncheon. His concern, he said, was their foreign counterparts. over the fact that the Administration bill was "silent" on a number of "cru­ The President's proposals were greeted with general enthusiasm on Cap­ cial" points. Among them: itol Hill, where for years attempts to rewrite the nation's maritime laws have • How to achieve Nixon's goal, enunciated in the 1968 campaign, to been frustrated by lack of White House support for meaningful reform. increase U.S.-flag carriage of imports and exports from the present 5 percent One measure of the attitude of the Congress, and the bipartisan approach level to 30 percent by the mid-1970's. which has been the hallmark of maritime legislation, was the fact that the • How to improve U.S.-flag carriage of government-sponsored cargoes, Republican Administration's bill was introduced formally by two Democrats and how to overcome the present situation under which "the American share —Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Warren G. Magnuson (Wash.) goes unequally to the subsidized lines." and House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Edward A. Garmatz (Md.) • How to solve the present plight of American-flag shipping on the Great Lakes, which is just as much under the gun of foreign competition as is the With the introduction of the legislation, the focus now shifts to the 91st deep-sea fleet. Congress, where other measures dealing with maritime affairs have been held in abeyance for more than a year, pending White House recommendations. Karth put particular stress on the cargo issue, declaring: "Without cargoes, we'll wind up building ships that go directly from the shipyards to the bone yards." Some Reservations Expressed Expressions of concern came, as well, from President Nixon's own politi­ But while the response in Congress was generally favorable, there were cal party. Rep. Howard W. Pollock (R-Alaska), also speaking to an MTD some reservations being expressed as to the scope of the program it envisions. luncheon, expressed concern that the fishing industry had been ignored in the Just prior to introduction of the Administration bill, for example. Con­ legislation. gressman Garmatz announced the scheduling of a series of separate hearings '^Definitive National Program'* Needed "The decline of the U.S. fishing fleet has been just as severe as the decline of our deep-sea cargo fleet," the Alaska Republican said. "Our neglect of the fisheries and the living resources of the sea has been just as wrong as our neglect of our shipping and shipbuilding capabilities." Pollock's proposed solution: A "definitive national program" covering "the entire area involved with the seas around us," coupled with a "national budget" for the full and coordinated development of the total maritime po­ tential—shipping, shipbuilding, fishing and oceanography. But despite the reservations about the Nixon bill, and despite the fact that other legislation already introduced conflicts with the Administration pro­ posals in several areas, the mood on Capitol Hill at this point appears to be generally hopeful. Congress and the Administration may disagree on meth­ ods and approach but, for the first time in decades, both appear dedicated Rep. Edward A. Garmatz Rep. Joseph E. Karth Rep. Howard W. Pollock to the same goal: The revitalization of America's merchant marine. ! ! Jmnnary, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three 4

i Union Tallying Committee Reports I ¥ Members Vote Approval of Amended SlU Constitution By a Wide Margin Members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District have voted over­ whelmingly in a secret referendum to adopt the proposed amendments to the constitution, marking the first time in almost 10 years that significant changes have been made in the Union's constitution. Results of the balloting mittee report covers all of the of paying dues make no over- f . were announced in the report details of the conduct of the all change in the amount of of the elected six-member balloting procedures. dues paid annually by the rank and file Union Tallying Among areas in which' the membership, Committee. The Committee members voted to amend (Headquarters calls to the reported membership accept­ AGLIWD constitution were attention of the membership Gil Borge, who came all the way up through the shaft alley—thanks ance of the proposed constitu­ those dealing with qualifica- that dues or assessments that to the SlU-MEBA District 2 upgrading programs—proudly displays tional changes by a wide mar­ tion for membership in the had already been paid for the his new Chief Engineer's license as he receives the congratulations gin. Union, and those covering year 1970, or thereafter, will of SIU Vice President Earl Shepard. It was a proud moment for both. In its report, the Committee dues, initiations and assess­ be credited to coincide with ments. None of the changes the terms of the amended Seafarer Climbs to the Top pointed out that under the terms of the constitution, the have any bearing on job rights constitution.) proposed amendments to the of Seafarers. The Union Tallying Com­ Borge Makes Chief Engineer constitution became effective These job rights are pre- mittee's report indicated that Jan. 1, 1970, as called for in served within the rules as part the financial propositions, as the constitutional amendment. of the contract between the well as the amended constitu- Through SlU-MCBA School (The full text of the Union Union and the shipowners, tion, itself, carried oyer- t Nearly 400 Seafarers have a licensed rating. Sigwart Niel­ Tallying Committee report is The constitutional changes whelmingly in the balloting, upgraded themselves as licensed sen was 63 and had more than deal only with Union rights. Serving on the Committee t published on pages 15 through members of the engine depart­ 20 years of sailing time with 18 of this issue of the Sea­ In voting for the constitu- Edward Polise, chair- ment through the training pro­ the SIU behind him, when he farers' Log.) tional changes, the member- man, Book No. P-74; Gustave grams jointly sponsored by the won his Third Assistant En­ ship also approved revision of Malens^, BookNO;M-1329: SIU-MEBA District 2 Marine gineer's license. And Borge is Three propositions were on Engineers and Deck Officers not the youngest. Bobby Mc­ the ballot submitted to Sea­ the' balloting procedures, in- eluding the use of mail ballots Charles Hamilton, Book No. Upgrading School. Kay, who entered the Union's farers for consideration, and H-562; Manuel De Barros, This month, Gil Borge—a training program at the age of the Union Tallying Commit­ in future elections; changes in long-time member of the SIU— 16, became the youngest mer­ nominating procedures; and a Book No. D-199; and Sadak tee reported the following re­ Wala, BookNo. W-688. - made it all the way and became chant seaman to ever achieve a sults: simplification in the qualifica­ the first to achieve a Chief En­ license when he was awarded • On the proposed new tions for elected office in the gineer's license through the up­ his Third Assistant's license on Union. grading program. his 19th birthday—the mini­ constitution, itself, the Com­ SlU-Contractell Borge's success story is the mum age under Coast Guard mittee reported 2,991 "yes" The amended constitution story of many Seafarers who regulations. votes and.313 "no" votes. establishes the date for the have made it "up the hawse- Borge, who now makes his • On changes in initia­ next general election as 1971 Connecticut Safe ii \ pipe" or "up the shaft alley" home in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, tion fees, the Committee re­ instead of 1972, thus shorten­ through determination, and plans to spend a few weeks with ported 3,079 "yes" votes and ing, by one year, the present After Flooding with the assistance'of the Un­ his family before returning to 233 "no" votes. terms of existing officers. SAN PEDRO—The SIU- ion's upgrading programs. sea. Has he finished his train­ • On a change in the In addition to amending the contracted Connecticut, loaded Like many Seafarers, Borge ing? Not at all, he says. He constitution, itself, the mem­ had to interrupt his education plans to continue studying to get method for paying dues, and with 20 million gallons of jet to go to work. He first went to a certificate for motor ships, a termination of the assess­ bership' favored financial airplane fuel, is reported out of sea as a wiper after finishing and when he is ready to prepare ments, the Committee re­ changes designed to spread danger and heading back to Los only eight grades of schooling. for the examination, the SIU- ported 3,032 "yes" votes and dues payments evenly through­ Angeles under tow after devel­ ' (• But he was determined to get MEBA, 2, school will be ready 281 "no" votes. out the year. oping a major leak in her stem ahead in his chosen profession, to assist him. The Union Tallying Com­ The changes in the method gland. and he was soon sailing as FOWT. He continued to up­ The 679-foot tanker was two days out of San Pedro heading grade himself, qualifying as Community Aid Running $5 Million a Week electrician, deck engineer, and for Vietnam when the sudden junior third assistant. leak flooded her automated en­ He anplied for admission to gine room with seven feet of the SIU-MEBA, 2, Engineers Public Agencies Rally Support to GE Strikers water, shutting down the plant, School in 1966, just five months and causing the vessel to drift after the school was opened, WASHINGTON, D.C.—Organized labor is tions are responding to that need." in heavy seas. and qualified for an original rallying the resources of voluntary and pub- The Community Services official pointed out Second Engineer's license. In lie social agencies in 33 states in unprece- that the full burden of assisting strikers and A number of ships responded March, 1968, Borge secured his dented support of 130,000 striking General their families has not fallen on community to the Connecticut's distress call first Engineer's license after at­ Electric employees and their families. agencies because of the strike assistance being and stood by as Coast Guard tending the school. At present, according to Leo Perlis, director rendered by the unions involved, augmented rescue planes dropped emer­ Last September, he got off a of Community Service Activities for the 13.5- by the multi-million-dollar fund-raising effort gency pumps to the ship. The ship and came back to the million-member AFL-CIO, that community of the AFL-CIO. Connecticut's crew stayed aboard school and, after only three and managed to repair the leak, months of study, he climbed all help is running at the rate of some $5 million Despite the massive support from the trade a week. union movement, itself, Perlis said, community and pump out the flooded en­ the way to the top and received gine room. his Coast Guard license as This support, said the AFL-CIO official, is benefits average $50 per striker per week, Chief Engineer. being mobilized "on the basis of need, without bringing the weekly outla5rs by the voluntary Among the ships that were A total of 37,3 original licenses regard to the cause of tliat need." and public agencies well above the $5-million standing by the stricken Con­ have been awarded since the Speaking at a luncheon sponsored by the mark. necticut was the SlU-contracted SIU-MEBA. 2, Marine En­ AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Perlis The AFL-CIO official reported isolated in- Buckeye Victory, which was re­ gineers and Deck Officers said that, in terms of its economic impact on stances in whieh striking unionists encountered turning from a trip to the Far I <' school was established in Feb­ workers and their families, the General Elec- temporary problems in obtaining food stamps East. I ruary, 1966. Since that time, i trie strike "is as much a disaster as a hurri- and surplus commodities. These instances oc- At last report, the Connecti­ the school has offered upgrad­ I' cane or a flood." He added: curred, he said, in Tyler, Tex., Louisville, Ky., cut was out of danger, and all 4 ing opportunities to the young­ ster as well as to the older Sea­ "It doesn't make any difference, from the Jackson. Miss., and Hickory, N.C. However, 41 members of her crew safe. " / farers who want to climb the point of view of' community responsibility, the AFL-CIO carried the case to the U.S. De- She was being towed at a speed seniority ladder. whether a disaster is caused by an act of God, partment of Agriculture, which took action to of five knots by a Coast Guard Borge, who was bom in an act of nature, an act of management, or ah "make certain that local officials implemented cutter. The vessel is expected i'' Norway, is 48. He is not the act of the union—^what matters is that there are the law" making these commodities available to head for the shipyard when oldest Seafarer to climb up to people in need, and the community organiza- to GE strikers. she returns to Los Angeles. rI 1 Page Fonr SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970

Total Reaches 369 as: SIU Deck Officers School Four Additional Seafarers Graduate Upgrades Three More Seafarers From SIU'MFBA Engineers School The School of Marine Engi­ cense. Brother Sakellarides neering, sponsored jointly by the joined the SIU in the Port of SIU and MEBA-District 2, has Baltimore in 1963. He is a na­ graduated four more Seafarers. tive of Washington, D.C. and The men earned their engineer's now lives in Silver Spring, Mary­ licenses following successful land with his mother. completion of the compresensive The upgrading programs at training program offered by the the SIU-MEBA School of Ma­ Stanley McLendon Savoie school. rine Engineering are open to all This latest group brings to Sakellarides Sayo engine department Seafarers as Three Seafarers from the as an AB before entering the 369 the total number of Sea­ long as they meet the following deck department have earned School. Brother Stanley served farers who completed the Florentino C. Sayo, 48, is ^a requirements. They must be at their officer's licenses after suc­ in the Army fro^ 1946 until School's course and passed their native of the Philippine Islands least 19 years old and have a cessfully finishing the course of 1950. He now makes his home Coast Guard licensing examina­ who now lives in Brooklyn. He minimum of 18 months study offered at the upgrading in Harrington, Maine with his tions. joined the SIU in the Port of O.M.E.D. watchstanding time in school jointly sponsored by the wife. New York in 1968 and sailed as the engine department in addi­ SIU and the Associated Mari­ Ben Hill McLendon, 45, a chief electrician before enter­ tion to at least six months expe­ time Officers Union. joined the Union in 1952 in ing the School. Brother Sayo rience as a wiper or the equiva­ These men now bring to 60 Georgia. He sailed as an AB graduated on December 22, lent. the total number of Seafarers and bos'n before entering the 1969 with a Temporary Third Additional information and who have received mate's li­ School and graduating on De­ Assistant Engineer's License. applications for enrollment for censes after taking the course cember 22, 1969 with a Second Nicholas George Sakellarides, eligible Seafarers may be ob­ and passing the Coast Guard Mate's License. He is a native 24, graduated in 1963 from tained at any SIU hall. Further examinations. of Georgia and makes his home the Andrew Furuseth Training information can also'be gotten George Richard Stanley, 41, there with his wife. Arsenauh Forest School and went on to work as by writing to SIU headquarters, received his Second Mate's Li­ Francoie A. Savoie, 42, is a Neil Frederick Arsenault, 46, a wiper until enrolling in the 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, cense on December 23, 1969. native of Hartford, Connecticut graduated from the School on Engineering School. He gradu­ New York 11232, or by tele­ He is a native of Maine and who joined the SIU in the Port January 5 with a Third Assistant ated on December 9, 1969 with phoning the School at (212) joined the SIU in the Port of of New York in 1949. He sailed Engineer's License. He is a na­ a Third Assistant Engineer's Li­ 499-6600. New York in 1953. He sailed as a bos'n before enrolling in tive of Boston, Massachusetts the School. On December 15, and joined the SIU in the Port 1969 Brother Savoie graduated of New York in 1969. He sailed with a Second Mate's License. as an oiler before entering the Rep. Rooney Likens Merchant Marine He now lives in Cromwell, Con­ School. Brother Arsenault, a necticut with his mother. Navy veteran of World War II, The deck officers upgrading now lives in Brockton, Massa­ To Nation's Urban 'Depressed Areas' school is the first of its type in chusetts with his wife. the industry. It is run under Jackson Forest, Jr., 41 joined WASHINGTON—A member as Appalachia, or the cut-over mitted "substantive legislative a reciprocal agreement between the Union in the Port of Hous­ of Congress has labelled the timber areas of the Pacific proposals" to augment the Oc­ the SIU and the Associated ton in 1963 and sailed as an U.S. merchant marine a "de­ Northwest, or the mined-out tober maritime message, Rooney Maritime Officers Union. FOWT before enrolling in the pressed area," and called for a areas of the Upper Great Lakes, said, the basic plan outlined by Seafarers wishing to partici­ School. He graduated on De­ federal investment in its re- or the bleak and desolate Indian the President represents "a posi­ pate in the program can begin cember 24, 1969 with a Second vitalization equal to that which reservations of the Southwest, tive approach." training at any time. There is Assistant Engineer's License. He has gone to rebuild the eco­ or the farmed-out areas of the The Congressman expressed no set length for the course; it served in the Army from 1950 nomically disadvantaged areas South," Representative Fred B. doubt, however, that Congress is geared to the man's ability until 1953. A native of Bosco, of America over the past dec­ Rooney (D-Pa.) told a meeting would be able to achieve the and knowledge, and the degree Louisiana, Brother Forest now ade. sponsored by the 7.5-million- goal of a revitalized fieet by of his preparation for the ex­ makes his home in Houston, "The merchant marine is member AFL-CIO Maritime amending the Merchant Marine amination. Texas with his wife. every bit as depressed an area Trades Department. Act of 1936, as suggested by the Like the engineer's upgrad­ At the same time, Rooney Administration. "I believe you ing school, the deck officer's Faye M. Brand called on Congress and the Ad­ can patch a leaky boat only so training program was begun in ministration to put "as many many times," Rooney said, de­ line with the SIU's objective of tax dollars into our own ship­ scribing the plan to further encouraging and assisting un­ Early 'SIU Baby' Honor Graduate building industry as we invest­ amend the 33-year-old law as a licensed Seafarers to upgrade ed in the rehabilitation of the case of putting "patches on themselves to better paying jobs. One of the first "SIU Babies" bom on April 30, 1952—the bombed-out shipyards of Japan patches." There is no expense involved —^Faye Marie Brand, the daugh­ year and the month in which and Western Europe." After for Seafarers. They are provided ter of Seafarer and Mrs. Tom maternity benefits were first in­ World War II, the Marshall Port of Philadelphia with meals, lodging and subsist­ Brand—will graduate from Ri- augurated as part of the Union's Plan and other U.S. foreign aid ence payments of $110 a week bault High School in Jackson­ Welfare Plan. programs pumped more than $1 Registers Hew Record while in the program. ville, Florida, this year, the LOG Miss Brand, 17, is an honor billion into the rebuilding of Deck department Seafarers was informed. student in her high school class these shipyards which now com­ Vdith 1969 Commerce who are interested in taking ad­ The term "SIU Baby" is ap­ at Ribault and specializes m pete with American yards for vantage of this training program plied to Faye because she was cosmetology. ship construction. PHILADELPHIA—The year may apply at any SIU hall, The Pennsylvania Congress­ 1969 was one of the best on write directly to SIU headquar­ California Strikers man emphasized that the federal record for the Port of Philadel­ ters at 675 Fourth Avenue, dollars should be considered as phia, the Delaware River Port Brooklyn, New York 11232, or Get Free Haircuts "seed money," and urged legis­ Authority reported. telephone the School at (212) lation that would attract new A record was set in interna­ 768-0561. ONTARIO, Calif.—Un­ private capital to shipping and tional waterbome commerce for ion barbers are doing their shipbuilding. "In the end," he the year, which eclipsed the pre­ bit for GE strikers by giving said, "the initiative, the invest­ vious high scored in 1966. The free haircuts to union mem­ ment, the planning must come total for 1969 was 56.8 million {Money Due bers picketing two General from the private sector of our tons, a rise of 5.5 percent over Electric plants here. economy if we are to avoid the 1968. The 1966 figure was 55.7 The Seafarers named I below should contact the Members of Barbers' Lo­ eventual nationalization of our million tons. welfare counter at SIU cal 253, San Bernardino, fieet." A gain in imports—which man the clippers in a five- Headquarters in Brook- The Democratic lawmaker amounted to 53.9 million tons, chair barber shop every I lyn as soon as possible for an increase of six percent—^was Monday. The shop, open praised the Nixon Administra­ checks being held there since December 8, will stay tion for submitting to Congress the prime factor in the better i for them. open for the duration. Bar­ "a merchant marine program showing, the Authority said. Joseph Domingo bers' Regional Director Al- that seems to be geared to the The import gain more than made David Bronstein vin E. Holt said. Other lo­ revitalization of the American up for a decline of six percent Alexander Glnck cals may give like service, merchant fleet." Although the in exports, which totalled 2.9 Anthony Amoriello Faye Marie Brand he said. White House has not yet sub­ million tons. January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five

Labor Set to Meet Challenges Port Expansion in Mobile MeanyLookstoSeventiesasDeiaJe Forced by Traffic Growth Of Opportunity for Amerkan Labor MOBILE—Alabama's prime helped commerce by lowering port is facing growing pains the cost of moving bulk com­ The problems that face cities, de facto segregation, dirty believe in progress will back which are taxing existing facil­ modities. America are not insurmount­ air and dirty water, medical and their beliefs with their ballots." ities to the utmost and forcing A bulk handling berth, for able, AFL-CIO President health care that is denied to too In listing the problems of the an extensive search for expan­ which funds are already avail­ George Meany said in a New many, an unbelievable housing 1970s, Meany cautioned against sion room. able, will be built at Theodore. Year's statement in which he gap and slums that grow instead dismissing the past decade as Foreign and domestic traffic It will be twice the size of the called 1970 "the threshold year" of dwindle. ^ one in which nothing was ac­ f' ^ through the Port of Mobile set one at Mobile. to a "decade of opportunity." "Not one of these is beyond complished. a record for the calendar year The growing importance of "The American labor move­ solution," Meany said. "In the "Substantial progress was 1969 as well as a record fiscal the ore movement into the ment moves into the Seventies Sixties, Americans aimed for the made in the Sixties," he said. year, ending September 30, Theodore areas was highlighted fully aware of the complex moon and walked there. In the "Great strides were taken to 1969—both in volume and in by the 110,000 tons or so that problems that face America, Seventies, we know that the eliminate poverty and hunger; revenue. were moved by barge from the fully determined to do every­ earthbound problems can be to provide medical and health "If the Port of Mobile is to bulk handling plant at the State thing in our power to help solve conquered." care for the elderly and the in­ grow and meet the upcoming Docks. them," Meany said. The coming year will afford digent; to demolish barriers to challenge of serving the growing Containerization has not been While listing a just and hon­ an early opportunity to test education and to provide full industrialization of Alabama," forgotten either, Feaster added, orable peace in Vietnam as first America's willingness to tackle and equal rights to minority Houston H. Feaster, director of and more facilities are planned among the priorities for the new its problems, Meany said, be­ group Americans in fact and in the Alabama State Docks, said for the future. Presently, an decade, Meany said the domes­ cause the 1970 elections will set law. in his annual report to Governor ever-increasing number of con­ tic problems confronting the na­ the nation's course for the entire "The union label is nowhere Albert P. Brewer, "we must tainers are being moved in tion are well-known: hunger, decade. "They will determine • more deeply imprinted than on either acquire or develop addi­ break-bulk vessels. poor schools, deteriorating whether men and women who the progressive legislation of tional space for expanding fa­ the last decade, which will bene­ cilities." April I Deadline fit generations for years to Because of the increase in come," Meany said. "But being • water-oriented industry, the port pleased with those victories is is making a concentrated drive not to say that we are satisfied. to become the warehousing cen­ Withdrawal of 35 GAAs by MSTS There is too much to be done t ter on the Gulf and in the deep for any trade unionist to enjoy St\ South. A growing number of the luxury of satisfaction." exporters and shippers are using Said to End Reserve Fleet Threat The way to solve the prob­ the port as warehousing and dis­ lems ahead is through adequate­ » WASHINGTON—Thiryt-five contributed to the lay-up of too many." ly financed programs at all tribution points for their prod­ General Agency Agreement some commercial vessels. The At the peak of the cargo de­ If ucts—making the need for stor­ levels of government, the AFL- 4 (GAA). vessels will be with­ problem had become more acute mands in the Southeast Asia CIO president declared, "and .t ; age facilities more and more drawn from service at the end with the decrease in Vietnam area, there were 170 cargo-car­ acute. this in turn depends upon a na­ r* ' of their present voyages, the Mil­ sealift needs and the threat of rying GAA vessels in operation tional economy geared to full a Just last year, for example, \ itary Sea Transportation Service bankruptcies confronting several under control of the Navy's sea- employment, increased real in­ Star-Kist Foods selected Mobile Commander, Vice Admiral of the shipping operators was lift command. The deactiva­ comes for wage and salary earn­ as its distribution center for 15 Lawson P. Ramage, has an­ cited—particularly since these tion of the current 35 GAAs ers and a tax system that dis­ southeastern and midwestern nounced. tramp ships depended upon should terminate this phase of tributes in a fair and just man­ states. Other companies are also Ramage said that the 35 ves­ haulage of government-spon­ operations. ner the cost of making America eyeing the port, having in mind sels are the last of the govern­ sored cargoes for their very sur­ In making the announcement truly great." the large number of shipping ment-owned dry cargo ships pre­ vival. concerning the GAAs, Admiral Meany said the 1960 AFL- services in and out of the facil­ viously withdrawn from the Na­ A recent major lull in gov­ Ramage added that almost 90 CIO convention set forth the ities. tional Defense Reserve Fleet ernment grain shipments—an percent of the shipments to U.S. goals for which organized labor Plans have been set in motion and operated by civilian ship­ area of haulage not controlled troops overseas is now carried will strive: a just and honorable fel- for a new shipside berth and ping firms under MSTS con­ by any legal requirements as to on commercial vessels. peace in Vietnam, the total abo- ' warehouse for which a $4 mil­ tract. By April 1, 1970, the en­ U.S.-flag carriage—had made MSTS has recently confirmed lition of poverty, national health lion bond issue will be floated. tire reserve operation will have the situation even more crucial. the timecharter hiring of at insurance, renovation of Ameri­ Of this, $500,000 will be the been phased out, he declared. Plans announced previously least seven freighters for periods can cities, unlimited free public state's share in the dredging of Operation of the reserve fleet by MSTS for phasing out the ranging from six to 18 months education through the college a 40-foot channel to the Theo­ ships in competition with pri­ use of reserve ships had been starting with the end of 1969 level for any young person who dore Industrial Complex—cen­ vate commercial freight carriers greeted by the comment that and running through most of has the ability and the desire, ter for Alabama's metal indus­ has come under considerable this was good, but not good February. Included among the and technical and vocational try. criticism from the unsubsidized enough. The AFL-CIO Mari­ chartered ships are C-2 and AP- education for those young peo­ Mobile's facilities are comple­ fleet owners. time Trades Department de­ 2 vessels. ple who will be entering a work­ mented by satellite inland ports, They charged that the policy clared last month, "We submit ing world increasingly domi­ north of the city, which have of hiring and using GAA ships that even one government- MSTS also operates ships in nated by technology. <• shown a continued growth over and others had resulted in a owned ship in competition with such operations as seaborne "We are convinced the demo­ the past 11 years and have freight rate squeeze which had our privately-owned fleet is one tracking and communications cratic process of America will f support for Apollo-manned lun­ endure," Meany said, "and ar missions, as well as Arctic through it full and equal oppor­ Nine More Graduate From New York Lifeboat School and Antarctic supply and re­ tunity for all will become a mat­ search in hydrography, oceano­ ter of fact as well as a matter graphy and astronomy. of law." Shell Oil Warned Against Captive Audience Exploit PASADENA, Tex.—The next time Shell Oil management wants to compel its employees to attend a meeting aimed at influencing legislation before Congress, it will have to first negotiate with the union, a National Labor Relations Board regional director declared. Local 4-367 of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers protested to the NLRB after the company ordered all workers to attend a lecture on company time urging support for the oil depletion allowance tax loophole. 11/ The NLRB's acting regional director, Arthur Safos, in­ Here are the latest graduates of the SlU Lifeboat School after they passed Coast Guard examinations at formed the union that its objection was valid and the |f' ;* Mill Basin in Brooklyn, December 10. In the front row, left to right, are Joe Normand, Thomas DeSantis, compulsory attendance order "was a mandatory subject of . y ! Jim Sunter, and Nathaniel Smiley. In back are Instructor Bob Lord, Lou Marcedes, F. D. Hennessey, Don­ bargaining." ald Hood, Barry Yonge, and Leon Fountain. Each class undergoes classroom study and practical instruction. \ Page Six SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970>

Pension Highlights Pact SlUNA Tuna Fishermen Win iliP? lillr Big Gains in 3-Year Pact K:VS\' • .-X- •?. • i SAN DIEGO—The SIUNA- National Marine Terminals tra­ affiliated Cannery Workers and ditionally sets the pattern for Fishermen's Union of San Diego contracts with other vessel own­ has won substantial contract im­ ers in the West Coast tuna fleet. provements in a new three-year Wages earned by tuna fisher­ agreement signed with National men depend on a share system Marine Terminals, a leadiffg and the price paid for the catch West Coast tuna processor. when sold to processors. They Carl Marino, secretary-treas­ are not part of contract negoti­ urer of the union, singled out the ations. pension clause as a highlight of the new contract. Pension payments, which are computed for fishermen on the Mystic Museum basis of tons of fish caueht and were formerly a straight $1.50 Seeks Mstork SlUNA Vice President Carl Marino (seated, right), secretary-treasurer of the Cannery Workers and per ton, now will be $2 per ton Fishermen's Union of San Diego, and Les Sehres (left), general manager of National Marine Termi­ for fish caught the first year, nals, a major West Coast tuna processor, sign a new three-year contract providing substantial $2.50 the second year and $3 Ufe-Suving Geur gains for more than 150 fishermen aboard II Union-manned tunaboats in San Diego. Looking per ton during the third year MYSTIC, Conn.—^A search on (standing, l-r) are James Bozzo, CWFU business representative: Tom Meyer, SlUNA representative; of the .contract. Jack Tarantino, CWFU vice president; Albert Ornelas, negotiating committee member and Art Correa. for life-saving gear and equip­ Marino added that the new ment is being undertaken by the pact, which covers 11 San Mystic Seaport maritime mu­ A Move to improve Maritime Safety Diego-based tunaboats. contains seum, which is operated by the a three-year provision for re­ Marine Historical Association opening negotiations instead of here. the one-year reopener included Last fall, two original life- House-Passed Bridge-to-Bridge Bill in the previous contract. • saving stations on Block Island, Another significant gain for R.I., were acquired, followed fishermen provides that the com­ shortly thereafter by a half-way Requires Rudiotelephones tor Ships pany will pay for fishermen's house from South Wellfleet, lunches while the crew is work­ Mass., on Cape Cod. An exhibit ing in port on repair and main­ WASHINGTON — Radio • Towing vessels 26 feet or Garmatz (D-Md.) chairman of of apparatus used by the U.S. tenance of the vessel. Tools Life Saving Service in the sta­ communication between all ma­ more in length at the waterline. the House Merchant Marine and needed on the job will also be jor water traflfic in most of the • Dredges and floating plants Fisheries Committee which held tion, highlighting its historical paid for by the company. development, has been planned nation's navigable waters would engaged in or near a channel hearings on the bill, said it was The union's contract with be required by a measure (H.R. or fairway in operations likely "a significant and essential step for some time. 6971) recently passed by the to restrict or affect the naviga­ toward improving maritime safe­ Such an exhibit would be House. tion of other ships. ty and reducing marine trag­ built around items used from Described as the "bridge-to- Under existing law, only edies." North Pacific about 1871 to 1900—including bridge" bill, the legislation whistle signals are required to "Extensive hearings, studies a two-wheeled beach cart, a would require a radiotelephone be sounded by vessels approach­ and investigations by my com­ Might Harhor four-wheeled boat wagon, cork- —as well as the maintenance of ing each other. The bill would mittee," Garmatz pointed out, filled life preservers and other a listening watch—on the fol­ require a short-wave radio—op­ "have confirmed the belief that items. lowing vessels while navigating erating on a single frequency the old whistle signals are no rSea Monsters' Financing of the exhibit is to in specific waters of the United (VHF)—and maintained for the longer sufficient to provide ade­ be arranged by the U.S. Coast States: exclusive use of the master or quate communication between VANCOUVER, B.C. — A Guard Auxiliary. However, • Power-driven vessels of person in charge of the vessel vessels." "serious study" into reports that Curator Edmund E. Lynch said 300 gross tons and above. for the interchange of naviga­ Garmatz described a number sea monsters are swimming he hoped to find interested do­ • Vessels of 100 gross tons tional information between ves­ of marine collisions involving playfully in the blue waters off nors of appropriate items. and above which carry one or sels. high fatalities and stressed that the Pacific Coast has been According to Lynch, the mu­ they might have been avoided more paying passengers. Representative Edward A. launched by two University of seum has not yet succeeded in if voice communication had been British Columbia scientists. locating the major part of the used. As part of their research. Dr. material sought despite aid from Potable Refreshment He included the 1956 sinking Paul Leblond of the university's government sources. of the Italian-flag passenger institute of oceanography and "We are now forced to make liner Andrea Doria, with 50 Dr. John Sibert, a zoologist, are an urgent public plea to private lives lost; the 1966 collision of asking ship captains, fishermen citizens to help us locate these two tankers—^the Texaco Massa­ and lighthouse keepers to re­ articles which are vital to the chusetts and the Alva Cape— port any sightings of "strange presentation of U.S. Life Saving in New York Harbor, and the animals" swimming about. history." collision in the lower Missis- siippi between an ocean-going The two scientists claim there freighter, the African Star, and are good grounds for their be­ the barge Union Faith, which lief that there is something un­ Grape Boycott Backed resulted in huge petroleum fires. known to science lurking be­ Since certain harbor areas— neath the waves of the North By Hebrew Assembly Pacific. such as New York, San Fran­ DELANO, Calif —The cisco and Baltimore—already Tracing through records dat­ Union of American Hebrew have installed voice communi­ ing back to the turn of the cen­ Congregations is the latest cations systems, the Secretary tury, Leblond says that there organization to pledge its full of Transportation would be have been several well docu­ support for the boycott of given discretion to waive the re­ mented sightings of strange Cdifornia table grapes. Vice quirements of the legislation aquatic creatures in the Pacific President Gilbert Padilla of where duplicaticm or unneces­ since 1912. Most of the reports, the United Farm Workers sary hardship would result. he adds, agree in the descriptions Organizing Committee an­ The House-passed bill would they give of the creatures. nounced. not affect foreign'^ vessels oper­ The researchers emphasize A resolution passed by ating in international waters be­ that while the mysterious ani­ UAHC at its 50th general as­ yond the three-mile territorial mals they are seeking may not sembly noted that grape pick­ zone of the U.S. However, a be storybook, green dragon- ers, "among the poorest similar communications system types, they surely are extraordi­ working people in our land is under discussion among lead­ nary creatures—^possibly large of plenty," are locked in a ing maritime nations represented mammals—^which only occa­ "desperate struggle" to secure Hitting the bottle with happy gusto is Tracy, whose mom, Marion, is in the Inter-governmental Mar­ sionally cross the path of ships collective bargaining agree­ the wife of Seafarer Samuel Hardin. Photo was taken in N.Y. hall itime Consultative Organization because they exist at great ments. as dad, who sails in the engine department, was checking the board. (IMCO). depths. Jannaiy, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven 23 Additional Seafarers Join Growing SlU Pension Roster Twenty-three veteran Sea­ farers last month joined the growing number of SIU pen­ sioners retiring to the beach after many years of sailing aboard SlU-contracted vessels. Oliver Samuel Flynn, 66, is a native of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He joined the SIU Flynn Dacanay Toro Rosso Anderson Ureta Thomas in Savannah, Georgia, and sailed in the steward depart­ the seas for 37 years when he sailed for 42 years before re­ farer Layton had been sailing department. His last vessel was ment as a steward and chief retired. tiring. for 37 years when he retired. the Trenton. In both 1961 and cook. His last vessel was the Jose Toro, 56, joined the Herman Walter Girard, 66, Mario Garcia Lopez, 64, is 1962, he was issued SIU picket Grethe. In 1960 Brother Flynn SIU in Puerto Rico in 1944 and is a native of New Hampshire a native of Puerto Rico who now duty cards for active participa­ received a personal safety award saUed in the steward department and now lives in New Orleans. lives in Manhattan with his tion in Union beefs. Brother for his part in making the Al­ as a chief cook. He last worked He joined the Union in the Port wife. He is one of the earlier Rutkowski retires after sailing coa Roamer an accident free aboard the Warrior. A native of of New York and sailed in the members of the Union, having the seas since 1924. ship. Seafarer Flynn now makes Puerto Rico, Brother Toro now steward department as a cook, joined in 1938 in Puerto Rico. Simeon F. Ureta, 66, is an­ his home in Baton Rouge with makes his home in Bronx, New baker and steward. His last ship Brother Lopez worked in the other old-timer in the SIU who his wife, Maude. York, with his wife, Gloria. was the Del Mar. Brother deck department as an AB and also joined in 1938 in the Port Fernando D. Dacanay, 72, Girard is an Army veteran of bosun and his last ship was the of New York. He sailed in the joined the Union in the Port of World War II. Seatrain Delaware. In 1961, steward department and last New York and sailed in the Benjamin Charles Bengert, Brother Lopez was issued a saUed aboard the Seatrain Car­ steward department as a second 57, joined the SIU in the Port picket duty card. olina. A native of the Philip­ cook. His last vessel was the of New York and sailed in the pine Islands, Brother Ureta Steel Admiral. From 1919 until engine department as a wiper. now lives in Gretna, Louisiana, J 1925, Brother Dacanay served His last vessel was the Alcoa with his wife, Frances. In 1960 in the Navy. He now lives in Mariner. A native of Algiers, he received a personal safety West Islip, Long Island with his Louisiana, Brother Bengert now award for his part in making wife, Rae. Brother Dacanay is Kothe Karstens makes his home in New Orleans the Del Oro an accident free with his son, Benjamin Charles, ship. Seafarer Ureta is a Naval a native of the Philippine Is­ August Frank Kothe, 64, is Jr. veteran of World War H. lands. a native of Louisiana who now Chalmers Darrell Anderson, lives in New Orleans with his Louis Bumie Thomas, 66, is 48, is a native of South Carolina wife, Miskel Lucy. He joined a native of Jemison, Alabama who now lives in Stockton, the Union in the Port of New John James Cox, 78, another who now makes his home in California. He joined the Union I Orleans and sailed in the stew­ real old timer, joined the SIU in Wilmington, California, with in Tampa in 1942 and sailed in ard department as a cook and the Port of Boston in 1938 and his daughter. Frances Louise the deck department as a bosun. steward. He last sailed aboard sailed in the engine department Simpson. He joined the SIU in Brother Anderson last sailed the Grethe. as an FOWT. He is a native of the Port of New York in 1944 aboard the Fairland. and sailed in the steward depart­ Karl Karstens, 68, joined the Great Britain who now makes ' 1 ment as a steward, cook and SIU in the Port of New York his home in Waltham, Massa­ 1) * , Roberson baker. His last ship was the ^liamson and sailed in the deck depart­ chusetts, with his wife, Margaret Transerie. ment as an AB. His last ship Ethel. Brother Cox last sailed Leroy Manning Roberson Vincenzo Russo, 71, joined was the Free America. A native aboard the Alcoa Master. joined the SIU in the Port of the Union in 1941 in the Port of Germany, Brother Karstens William B. Rutkowski, 65, is New York and sailed in the of Philadelphia and sailed in deck department as an AB. now lives in Hoboken, New a native of Poland, who will Jersey. Before his retirement, spend his retirement years in the steward department as a His last vessel was the Trans- chief cook. He last worked on malaya. A native of New he had been sailing for 43 years. Walnut Creek, California, with his wife, Maria. He joined the board the Manhattan. A native Mexico, Seafarer Roberson now Brightwell Sabin of New York, Seafarer Russo makes his home in New Orleans Union in the Port of New York William Irven Brightwell, 44, in 1943 and sailed in the deck now lives in the Bronx. with his wife, Leona Marie. In joined the SIU in the Port of 1962, Brother Roberson re­ New York and shipped in the ceived a personal safety award steward department as a cook for his part in keeping the Del and baker. He last worked Valle an accident free ship, aboard the Ogden Willamette. 'Rummy' Old British Navy Lyle W. Williamson is a A native of Maryland, Brother native of Illinois who now lives Brightwell is spending his re­ in Torrance. California, with Andrews Ballu tirement in Woodbine, Mary­ Goes on the Water Wagon his wife, Helen. He joined the Carroll Henry Andrews, 49, land. In 1960 he was given a LONDON—"Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum" has gone SIU in the Port of Philadelphia is a native of Virginia who now personal safety award for his down the drain. and sailed in the eneine depart­ makes his home in Seattle, part in making the Alcoa Pa­ Yes, the British fleet will now sail exclusively on water. ment as an FOWT. His last Washington. He joined the triot an accident free ship. After 400 years the Queen's "Navee" has been rendered vessel was the Overseas Rebec­ Union in the Port of Baltimore Nicholas Sabin, 67, is a native practically spiritless. No more rum, no more grog—at least ca. Brother Williamson is a in 1941 and sailed in the deck of Spain who is spending his for the lowly tar. Navy veteran of World War II. department as an AB. His last retirement years in Tampa, According to Admiral Sir Michael Le Fanu, First Sea vessel was the Seattle. From Florida, with his wife, Veria. He Lord, the British Admiralty has decided to abolish the daily 1937 until 1941, Brother An­ joined the SIU in Tampa and rum issue as "not appropriate to a modern, instant-response drews served in Ae Army. sailed in the steward depart­ navy." Arthur C. Ballu, 65, joined ment as a cook. Brother Sabin Up to now, each member of the crew of Her (or His) the Union in the Port of New last sailed aboard the Warrior. Majesty's naval ships has been entitled to his tot—^the equiv­ York in 1943 and was active in He is an Army veteran of alent of a stiff double. It was done with traditional British the SIU's beefs and strikes. In World War II. ceremony, the men queuing up to the welcome piping of "Up 1961 he participated in the Spirits." Lacson greater New York harbor strike The consistency of the stuff varied—by rank. Senior non­ and in 1965 he was issued a commissioned officers were entitled to straight rum. Ordi­ I ' 1 Teofilo F. Lacson, 58, of San picket duty card. Brother Ballu nary sailors were doled out a diluted concoction which has Francisco, is a native of the sailed in the deck department come down in history as "grog", ever since the days of an Philippine Islands. He joined as an AB and his last vessel was Admiral Vernon who first cut the rations, According to the the SIU in the Port of New York the Seatrain New York. A na­ story, the Admiral wore a grogram (gros-grain) coat and and sailed in the steward depart­ tive of Belgium, Seafarer Ballu became—somewhat unaffectionatcly—known as "Old Grog" ment as a messman. His last now lives in Brooklyn. He —a term later applied to the weakened mixture of water, vessel was the Overseas Evelyn. Layton Lopez lime juice and rum he handed out. Frank Lis, 65, is a native of Leonard Beecham Layton, A spokesman for the Defense Ministry defended the Poland who now makes his 61, one of the original members reasons for the new order. home in Brooklyn with his wife, of the Union, joined the SIU in "Having been the captain of a ship I know what trouble Jeannette. He joined the Union 1938 in the Port of New York it can cause Now we can get a full afternoon's work from in the Port of New York in and sailed in the deck depart­ every man, which we haven't been able to do for a long time." 1943 and sailed in the deck de­ ment as an AB. His last ship The missing tot will be compensated for by a sum—the partment as an AB. His last was the Del Valle. A native of equivalent of $6.5 million—which will be put into a new fund vessel was the Philadelphia. Maryland, Brother Layton lives for the benefit of sailors and marines. Brother Lis had been sailing Gbrard Bengert there now with his wife. Sea­ Page Eii^t SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970

' ! Seated at the head of the table, in the traditional place of honor, Seafarer A. Kircomnel presides as his wife and children enjoy their dinner with all the festive trimmings at the SlU hall in the Port of New Orleans.

Charles Barone (center) and his family, found Christmas dinner in the Port of New Orleans a most relaxing way to spend the holiday. New Orleans hama, Japan had a large turnout for Christmas dinner during the all day affair.

.. —^mil •t .c.aji., . . fmKKTWKtKUU In^the Porf of Frankfort, a group of Seafarers relax after having In the Port of Duluth, as in all of. the SlU ports on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Longleton celebrated their holi- enjoyed the holiday treats that were especially prepared for Christmas Day, the children were well represented, day at the SlU dinner in the Port of Norfolk. All them. A pause to reflect upon past holidays seems in order. This group beautified the occasiofi with bright faces. ports reported visits by guests of all age groups. Janaarjr* 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine

T Oft month, as if has done for nearly Utree decades, the SlU co¥Umue^ the animal tra­ dition of opening up union halls in all of Us ports across the country to provide Christmas dinners for Seafarers, their families and guests. Dining rooms were festively decorated and a complete holiday feast with all the trimmings was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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The Inland Boatmen's Union was well represented in the Port of Du- luth by the Donald Rutherfords.

Nothing Brightens up a holiday more than a child's happy face. Parents are MK and Mrs. R. McCoy.

The wife and family of Seafarer George W. Trippe, Jr., Plenty of bright expressions graced make a pretty picture from the Port of New Orleans. the table of the William Wynn A pretty attractive gathering of cute young ladies. family. Tasty food was plentiful.

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Many generations are represent­ Seafarer and Mrs. Juan Gonzalez and family pose for a ed at the festive table of Mr. and group photo in the Port of New Orleans, before taking Mrs. Henry McCulloch (center). part in the festive activities planned for the day.

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Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Martinez and their daughter found that Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis are a couple of Paul Stepan of the Inland Boatmen's Union the pleasures of Christmas were many in the Port of New Orleans. As people who found that in the Port of Nor­ in the Port of Duluth, looks on as this the young lady in the center will attest to, Christmas is a fun time. folk, they know how to celebrate Christmas. group of happy people digs into the chow. Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970 THE WAY UP!

THE NEW GUIDE TO HAPPY RETIREMENT by George W. Ware (Crown—$6.50) Between 1920 and 1967, our total population increased almost 90 percent. During the same period, the number of Americans over 65 increased approximately 110 percent. How these people and those who follow them can glean the most from the harvest years is the theme of this book. Union negotiated pension plans and improved social security are making dreams of retirement come true. With careful planning a greater enjoyment can be obtained. The worker making plans to retire can get all this information from other sources, most of it without cost. But the author has gathered the material into one convenient volume of how, where and when to retire. The author claims to be qualified to write about retirement by virtue of his retirement. But he has other qualifications. For over forty years he has been involved in human and natural resource programs at local, state, national and international levels. He places emphasis on planning and believes that if a man is secure economic^ly and physically, he can attain satisfaction of the soul. Retirement location, income, services, health, special problems, free time and a host of other subjects are discussed. There is no set of rules that apply to all individual cases, but Ware offers ad­ vice that makes decision-making easier. He warns against keeping the nose to the grindstone too long and offers as advice this bit of anonymous verse: "If your nose is close to that, grindstone rough And you keep down there long enough. In time you'll say there's no such thing As brooks that babble and birds that sing. These three your whole world will compose— You, the stone, and your silly flat nose."

PRESIDENTIAL LOTTERY by James A. Michener (Ran­ dom House—$5.95) In this book about our Electoral College system, noted author James Michener writes: "On Election Day, 1968, the United States once again played a foolhardy game with its destiny. We conducted one more Presidential election in ac­ cordance with rules that are outmoded and inane. This time Opportunity Knorks Many Times we were lucky." The recent awarding of a Chief Engi­ Through the facilities of its upgrading Millions voted on Election Day, 1968, but 538 men and neer's license to Brother Gil Borge (see story program, the SIU was 100% behind this women elected the President of the United States. Michener page 3), a Seafarer who steadfastly worked individual member—as it has always been was one of the 538, picked by the simple act of a phone call. in the past and will continue to be in the Very few of these electors were bound by law to vote the his way to the top of the upgrading ladder way their state voted. by enrolling in one of the many SIU spon­ future—fully behind every SIU member Michener recounts the history of the Electoral College sys­ sored maritime training programs, is not who wishes to upgrade himself. tem and points out the dangers attached to it. He shows how only a prideful occasion deservedly shared According to the old saying, opportunity easy it would be for "deals" to be made to capture the White by both this Seafarer and the entire union— only knocks once—but we challenge this House. it is in a broader sense, another basic dem­ old adage. Through the vigorous efforts of He tends to support the "automatic plan" of changing the onstration of what it means to be a member your union and the accomplishments of the system. Under the plan each state keeps its electoral votes and many training programs it has to offer— casts them according to the majority vote. But regardless of of a labor union. opportunity calls out many times, to the the plan desired, Michener urges Americans to get behind Elec­ As he climbed each rung of the ladder. younger and older Seafarer alike, and you toral College reform. Failure to do so may bring anguish which Brother Borge had at his side the encourage­ need only answer the call once, as Brother we will only deserve. ment derived from knowing that he had his Borge did, to begin your own journey to the union's fullest possible support. top of the ladder. STRUMPET CITY by James Plunkett (Delacoite—^$6.95) One of the characters, Patrick Bannister, was speaking, his Community Agencies und the Gl Strike tongue loosened by liquid spirits: "It's a bitch of a city, Lily," he said to his girl friend. On Page 3 of this issue is a report con­ on the money and manpower of working "It's no great shakes," Lily agreed. cerning labor's successful efforts in mobiliz­ people, as well as on the money and man­ "More babies die in Dublin than anywhere else in Europe— ing the resources of voluntary and public power of business and industry. And, to be did you know that, Lily?" community agencies in support of unionists successful, these agencies must be repre­ "All babies die," Lily said, "when they reach the right age." and their famihes involved in the nation­ sentative of the total community—if they Thus, James Plunkett captures all the heartaches and despair wide strike against the General Electric hope to be responsive to the total commu­ of poverty. Company. This book is about the poor of Ireland at the turn of the cen­ nity's needs. tury and their struggle for union protection. The message that For years, the labor press has emphasized Being responsive to people's needs means Plunkett conveys is as important today as it was in the days of organized labor's input into these commu­ helping families sustain the economic shock Jim Larkin, the legendary Irish labor leader. nity agencies—^the funds that workers con­ of a strike or lockout just as much as help­ The author brings to life all the characters of Ireland's poor tribute, the voluntary hours that workers ing families in financial difficulties as the and rich. Mulhall, a factory hand who is willing to go to jail invest, the leadership roles which workers result of hurricane, flood or some other for the union cause; Mary and Fitz, a young married couple fill in support of the work of social, welfare natural disaster. The fact that these agen­ caught up in the struggle; Rashers, who could find survival and recreational agencies. cies are meeting the needs of working people in the trash cans of Dublin; Jim Larkin, who provides all the But rarely does the opportunity arise— and their families in the GE strike proves sparks of hope amid the despair. as it does in the General Electric strike— that labor's efforts in this field, over the Of course there are the bad guys, too. There was Bradshaw, to make the case that labor's relationship years, have not gone unnoticed. who had no misgivings about sending an aged servant to the with this network of community agencies Organized labor would support these so­ poorhouse when she was no longer able to work. And there is a two-way street, and that there is a tangi­ was Doggett, who wanted to teach his men a lesson but knew cial agencies whether or not its members their strength. ble return on labor's investment. had to turn to them for assistance in time The coming of the union divided Dublin. It divided the The whole purpose of the voluntary and of trouble. Still, it's nice to know that, when workers, the Church and the townspeople. Anyone who has public agencies is to help people in need. the chips are down, some of the millions been involved in the struggle for better conditions at the worker To be successful in such an effort, these of dollars that unionists have invested are level will quickly recognize the various characters. agencies must first of all be able to draw coming back to their fellow workers at a Although fiction, this book is labor history. For those who on all of the resources in the community— time when the need is so great. shy away from raw history, this novel should prove enjoyable. Jannaiy, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Senate Crushes Fannin Amendment I'll ^ ' 1

1^ 1 To Impose Pollticai Gag on Unions WASHINGTON—The Sen­ loss of their tax-exempt status. exempt status as unions and ate rejected by a crushing 59-27 The penalty would have been business organizations such as majority an anti-union amend­ imposed even for carrying on the National Association of ment to the tax bill sponsored a nonpartisan voter registration Manufacturers, "completely dis­ by Senator Paul J. Fannin (R- campaign—a provision which torted" the facts in its news­ Ariz.) and blessed by the open would have struck at such or­ paper advertisements. shop National Right to Work ganizations as the League of He pointed out that federal Committee in full-page news­ Women Voters. law already bars financial con­ paper advertisements. The original version of Fan­ tributions to candidates or par­ If the amendment had passed, nin's amendment was restricted ties from union and corporate unions and other non-profit or­ entirely to unions and the Ari­ treasuries. But, he stressed, the ganizations which "directly or zona senator and his supporters voluntary contributions to indirectly" supported or opposed made it clear in the debate that COPE, which are not tax de­ the labor movement was still the candidates for public office ductible, are "perfectly lawful" prime target. would have been penalized by and the same voluntary contri­ With Senator Walter F. Mon- bution technique is used by dale (D-Minn.) leading the fight business organizations as well. Industrial Practices Found Behind Times against it, 42 Democrats and 17 "Fundamental fairness," Republicans voted to reject the Mondale stressed, "supports the Fannin amendment. Voting for opportunity of millions of work­ it were 18 Republicans and nine ing men and women to counter Its Not Only Weather That Causes Democrats. the effectiveness of the small Earlier, Senator Herman E. group of wealthy citizens who Talmadge (D-Ga.) sought to can afford highly visible and substitute a more limited restric­ memorable large contributions." Layoffs in the Constrastion Trades tion, contending that the sweep­ By going beyond existing le­ ing Fannin amendment could WASHINGTON — Every tion averaged 11.1 percent, in level in construction was 6.2 gal restrictions on use of union "stifle" the freedom of a num­ winter the construction industry comparison with a rate of 5.2 percent. funds, Mondale charged, the ber of "worthy" organizations. goes into semi-hibemation, put­ percent for all private wage and Employment in construction amendment's "total intent is to His substitute proposal was ting thousands of men out of salary workers." peaks generally in August and drive from the field of political beaten, 63-25. work. Paradoxically, each summer the peak month for unemploy­ action all those whose strength Two days later, at the tail Despite major advances in re­ complaints arise of labor short­ ment in the industry is Febru­ is provided by joining into as­ end of a late night session, Sen­ cent years that allow construc­ ages from contractors," NLR ary. The employment rates be­ sociations for the pursuit of a ator Bob Dole (R-Kan.) intro­ tion operations to continue says, "and the volume of com­ tween these two months have common goal other than busi­ duced an even more sweeping through sub-freezing weather plaints increases as the pace ag­ fluctuated as much as 30 per­ ness profits." amendment, directed solely at conditions, the seasonality of gregate activity quickens." cent within the last six years, Although the legal effect of the industry still persists. The authors of the article, the article reports. unions and not applicable to any other organizations. loss of tax exempt status is "not An article in the December Joe L. Russell and Michael J. Even though the fluctuation clear," Mondale said, it could issue of the Labor Department Pilot, report that seasonality ac­ Tax-exempt status would be was only 19.9 percent in 1968, allowed only if unions "do not result in a "devastating" tax levy magazine. Monthly Labor Re­ counts for much of the under- the article says there has been on union strike funds and other view, says the problem must be utilization of the construction la­ participate in, or intervene in— no great change in seasonality including the publication or dis­ reserves. blamed on traditional manage­ bor force. since 1947. ment practices and customs as tribution of statements — any Fannin, whose voting record Geography is often a factor "Seasonal employment move­ much as on the. thermometer. political campaign on behalf of in the 90th Congress showed in the manpower problems of ments in construction are the him on the wrong side of every The article is based on the any candidate." the industry. A surplus of con­ result of inclement weather and key vote on COPE's scorecard, findings of a Bureau of Labor Even some of the most con­ struction manpower may exist the traditional management told the Senate that "it is simply Statistics study on construction in one locality while a shortage servative senators gagged at this practice,s ind customs," Russell proposal and the Dole amend­ not true" that he introduced his industry seasonality and man­ is apparent in another, the and Pilvtt observe. proposal out of "antilabor bias." power problems that will be article says. ment was defeated, 71-10. published early next year. "The exact amount of work Despite the one-sided defeat, He thinks very highly of "Unlike a manufacturing that could be performed in Fannin and the National Right America's workers, Fannin in­ Higher Jobless Rate concern that can locate in an winter with precautions against to Work Committee indicated sisted, and his only quarrel is It notes that the construction area with available manpower, bad weather is unknown, but they would continue their efforts with some "greedy" union lead­ labor force suffers much more a contractor must either bring indications are that it is more to drive unions out of the politi­ ers "who are bent on removing unemployment than workers in his workers to the building site, than is currently performed." cal arena. incentive" and who "no longer or find new workers in the area. other industries. As far back as 1924, a gov­ Mondale told the Senate that regard a good day's work for a "From 1960 to 1968," the "Shortages of construction ernment study found that "for the Right to Work Committee, good day's pay as a proper article points out, "the unem­ labor are often found in geo­ most types of construction it is which has the same type of tax- goal." ployment rate for private wage graphic areas where there have now possible to build the year- and salary workers in construe- been relatively few opportu­ round in all parts of the United Keeping Them Well-Shined nities for these workers in the States." The Secretary of Com­ recent past. When construction merce at that time, Herbert SEAFAKEHS^IX)G activity decreases in a locality, Hoover, wrote, "Bad weather many construction workers January, 1970 • Vol. XXXII, No. I is not the principal cause of take jobs in other local indus­ seasonal idleness. Customs Offlelal Publication of the tries." Seafarer* International Union which became fixed when build­ of North America, The unemployment rate for ers had not yet learned how to Atlantic, Gulf, Lake* and Inland Waters District, construction workers is usually cope with adverse weather con­ AFL-CIO the highest of any major indus­ ditions have not yet been Bateutiv Board try division, and this is a reason changed...." PAUL HALL, President for the higher hourly wages for CAL TANNCR EARL SHEPARD Exee. Vice-Pree. Vi«s-Pr«eidsnf the trades, the authors note. Technigues Avail^le ALKHW LINDSRY WllXIAHS Even when the industry is During the past decade, the See.-Preoe. Vice-President operating at peak capacity, the AL TANNB* ROBERT MATTHEWS Canadians have poured con­ Viee-President Viee-President unemployment rate in construc­ crete at 40 degrees below tion is signfficantly higher than zero, the article notes, and in Other industries. American contractors have ac­ "In 1968, the unemployment complished similar feats. rate in construction averaged "Materials and techniques 6.9 percent nearly double the Pillliliid MiRtkly at >10 Rksd* lilant Ansi* for performing construction N.E., WiiklnitsR, 0. C. 20018 ky tki Siaftr. 3.d percent rate for nonagri- tn Intsnstlsnal URISS. AtlsRtls, Gilt, Likn during harsh weather have been U< iRliRt Wstm Dlitrlit, AFL-Ci8, 675 cultural industries as a whole," available for some time, and Pewtk AWHH, iTHklyR, N.V. 11232. Til. NYMlatk 9-

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if 'W TRANSINDIANA—^The Ship's Committee aboard the Transindiana made certain that everything ran smooth. Relaxing at the end of the trip are Joe Busalacki, bosun; Gervais Bozez, engine delegate; Jose Martinez, deck; and Nick Kondylas, steward.

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STEEL DESIGNER—Seated around the table, looking over the latest issue of the LOG, are (l-r) A. Maldonado, steward; E. Rushing, bosun; J. Price, deck delegate; J. Giordano, steward delegate; L. Springer, engine delegate. Like all SIU Ship Committees, this one made sure that everything ran smooth, and all beefs settled.

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BUCKEYE VICTORY—^The Ship's Committee aboard the Buckeye Victory took time out after a. long Far East trip, to hold a meeting, look over the latest issue of the LOG—and pose for the photographer. (L-r) Walter Compton, bosun; Larry McDaries, deck delegate; Patrick Callahan, engine delegate; Quentin Brown, stew­ ard delegate: Thomas Smith, steward. It was a good trip with only a few beefs. Pajre Fonrlecn SEAFARERS LOG Jannarr, 1970

In Line With Supreme Court Decision A Final Farewell NIRB Orders Cardchsik Bargaining ByTwoFirms Who Fought Unions WASHINGTON —The Na­ "consistently accepted" by the companies' unfair labor prac­ tional Labor Relations Board, courts that authorization cards tices were "of such pervasive in line with a landmark decision are an acceptable means of character" as to have actually of the Supreme Court, has re­ establishing bargaining rights. made the cardcheck a more re­ affirmed previous orders requir­ The cases were remanded to liable measure of representation ing two firms to bargain with the board by the Supreme Court than a representation election unions on the basis of repre­ for further consideration in the would be. sentation determined by author­ light of certain guidelines set The order to Gissel was re­ ization cards. forth in the opinion. affirmed by all five board mem­ The orders direct the Gissel In reaffirming its previous bers: Chairman Frank W. Mc Packing Company plant at bargaining orders to the firms, Culloch, John H. Fanning, Huntington, W. Va., to bargain the board summarized the Gerald A. Brown, Howard Jen­ with Meat Cutters Local 347, A solemn service aboard the Steel Age marked the recent burial court's ruling and decided that kins, Jr., and Sam Zagoria. The at sea of Brother Harold Murphy. Brother Murphy, an oiler, sailed and General Steel Products, General Steel order was reaf­ orders to bargain were justified for over twenty years before passing away in Bandar Shahpur, Inc., to bargain with the Up­ by the guidelines. firmed by a Fanning-Brown-Za- Iran. Two shipmates, A. B. Griffith and Tom Watel, submitted photo. holsterers at High Point, N. C. It further found that both goria panel. In cases involving these em­ ployers, the Supreme Court in June unanimouslv upheld the right of the NLRB to order an Logai Safeguards Urged Over Welfare Funds employer to bargain on the basis of a cardcheck where he has un­ WASHINGTON Federal On the pension fund bill, the health, welfare or pension plan his own property." lawfully destroyed a union's ma­ legislation is needed to protect AFL-CIO strongly endorsed should have a priority claim The testimony spelled out a jority. the pension rights of workers creation of a Pension Benefit against the assets of the em­ number of sections where the The ruling struck down find­ and improve safeguards for Insurance Corporation, which ployer, immediately following AFL-CIO believes amendments ings by the 4th Circuit Court of health and welfare funds, the would be financed by an annual wages." are necessary, including provi­ Appeals which had held that AFL-CIO testified. premium of two-tenths of 1 per­ On the separate welfare and sions dealing with the investiga­ earlier NLRB orders to bargain Legislative Director Andrew cent of the amount insured. pension plan legislation, the tive authority of the Secretary were invalid because there was J. Biemiller, joined by Social The insurance would be com­ AFL-CIO urged that new fed­ of Labor. And the bills bar of no certification election. Security Director Bert Seidman, pulsory and would guarantee eral legislation specifically pre­ persons convicted of crimes During proceedings before expressed labor's support for the that workers receive the benefits empt state laws in the same from serving as trustees should the Supreme Court, the AFL- goals of two bills introduced by due them. The AFL-CIO urged field. be clarified to apply to crimes CIO filed a brief supporting the Representative John H. Dent that the insurance be required A number of such plans cover involving "a fiduciary relation­ NLRB and urging the court to (D-Pa.). Dent is chairman of to cover all unfunded liabilities workers in more than one state ship," the federation suggested. decide in its favor. the House Labor subcommittee of a pension plan, not just the and some union welfare plans While urging specific changes The Supreme Court decision dealing with the legislation. vested liabilities. are national in scope, he noted. in the bill, Biemiller stressed the The same standards applica­ AFL-CIOs strong support for was described by AFL-CIO Or­ One of the bills would set up Three Directors ble to trustees of union-man­ the fullest protection of health, ganization Director William L. a government insurance program Under the bill, three directors welfare and pension funds. Kircher as vindicating labor's for pension funds and establish agement welfare and pension of the corporation would be ap­ "Welfare and pension bene­ position that authorization cards standards for funding and vest­ plans should be required of pointed by the President. The "third parties" that administer fits are a part of the collective are a "substantive part of the ing; the other would amend the AFL-CIO proposed that one of organizing process." programs, the AFL-CIO said. bargaining package," Biemiller \Velfare and Pension Plan DlS- the directors be a reoresentative • 1 J* • • observed. The funds set aside closurenWnr. ActAnt toto c«.iispell out .1,.the ob­^1,. ^ mcludmg msurancc companies The high court in each case of labor and another be chosen and banks. for them, he emphasized, "are found that the employer had ligations of trustees to guard to represent management. The federation endorsed the in fact part of the employees' smashed the union's majority against misuse of funds. On pension funding and vest­ "prudent man" doctrine spelled remuneration, accepted in lieu based on a show of authoriza­ Both bills are needed, Biemil­ ing requirements, the federation out in the proposed legislation. of wages. ITie funds set aside tion cards by threats of shut­ ler said. But he urged amend­ strongly urged that a sharp dis­ It would require persons with for these plans belong to the downs and firings and by prom­ ments to strengthen portions of tinction be made between pen­ control over funds to carry out workers covered by them" and ises of future favors. the legislation and in other sec­ sion funds covering a single em­ their responsibilities "with the must be safeguarded to assure The decision, written by for­ tions eliminate several unnces- ployer and multi-employer same degree of care and skill as that the workers and their fami­ mer Chief Justice Earl Warren, sary and burdensome restric­ funds in which a worker carries a man of ordinary prudence lies "receive the benefits to also emphasized that it has been tions. his pension credits with him would exercise in dealing with which they are entitled." when he changes jobs within the industry. For this reason, Bie­ miller said, there is no need to require vesting in multi-employ­ Boulware's Cousin Proves er funds. Techniques in Housing Single-employer funds, be­ cause of the danger of an em­ Blood Thinner Than Truth ployer going out of business, Spurred by Building Unions LOUISVILLE, Ky.—He's not denying it and he's not should meet the highest actuarial Building trades unions are committed to helping low- bragging about it either—but the truth is that GE striker D. standards of funding with a re­ income families obtain adequate housing and also to advanc­ Hardin Radcliffe is a cousin of Lemuel R. Boulware, the quirement for vesting after 10 ing modern home building techniques, an article in the 1969 retired vice president of General Electric after whom the years of service, the federation Housing Yearbook points out. corporation's "take-it-or-leave-it" bargaining tactic is named. said. The writer, Boris Shishkin, is secretary of the AFL-CIO Radcliffe has been a member of Local 761 of the Elec­ But the AFL-CIO stressed housing committee and a director of the National Housing trical, Radio and Machine Workers since he began working that the present Internal Rev­ Conference, publisher of the yearbook. at Appliance Park in the 1950s. enue Service regulations, which The record, Shishkin declares, shows that the building In fact, Lemuel Boulware helped him get his job, savs all pension plans must meet on trades were a "prime mover" in helping secure low-rent Radcliffe. funding, is fully adequate for public housing 35 years ago and have since backed "every Down in Kentucky—^where tracing geneology is a state multi-employer plans which are policy and plan to enhance the housing opportunities for the pastime—they say Lem Boulware is Radcliffe's first cousin not endangered if one of the em­ less fortunate." once-removed. Boulware is the son of Radcliffe's grand­ ployers goes out of business. Noting that AFL-CIO affiliates were sponsoring some 230 father's sister, Mattie Ricketts Boulware. Lemuel Boulware Biemiller also urged other housing projects for low-income families by mid-1969, Shish­ was born in Springfield, Ky. and Radcliffe was bom in Emi­ changes in the proposed legisla­ kin adds, "National and international unions in the building nence, Ky. tion. He said the Secretary of trades and local building trades councils have played a i The two met on only one occasion, says Radcliffe, "back Labor should have the prower to prominent part in sponsoring such projects." in 1940-something, when his uncle — my grandfather's investigate a fund only when he Regarding new construction techniques, Shishkin cites brother—died. I met him at the funeral home." has "reasonable cause" to be­ numerous examples of building trades unions and councils After that, said Radcliffe, he contacted his cousin about a lieve the law is being violated entering into agreements covering prefabricated housing. job when Appliance Park opened and received a letter of and not as an unsubstantiated He also cites a 1967 survey of prefabrication made by recommendation from him. "fishing expedition." Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, O., which was fi­ Now that his fellow strikers know about his famous rela­ And he urged, as an addi­ nanced by the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades tive, Radcliffe gets a. lot of kidding on the picket line but he tional safeguard for workers, Department to help unions develop "informed and reason­ still says, "I'm backing the union 100 percent." that the federal bankruptcy law able approaches to problems raised by this new technology." he amended "to provide that a Jannary, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen

respondence made an official part of this report, showing official documents that were exchanged.) Attached hereto and made a part of this report is a breakdown ot the ballots that were sent to the ports by Headquarters, as well as a breakdown of the unused ballots returned to Headquarters, ballots used and total ballots cast. voim ON ammrnnuu. AMmmm THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE WAS HANDLED BY THE UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE; SUGGESTED VOTING GUIDE FOR POLLS COMMTFTEE In an attempt to help the various Polls Commit­ tees in the conduct of the balloting on the Constitu­ UNION TALLYING tional Amendment of 1969, the following sugges­ tions emphasize some of the steps to be taken each voting day of the voting period. In any event, the provisions of the Constitution govern, and in the conduct of your work you are to determine your functions in accordance with the Constitution and the recommendations of the Constitutional Amend­ COMNUnEE'S REI>ORT ment Committee. STEP NO. 1 The election of a Polls Committee composed of three (3) full book members, none of whmn shall be a candidate, officer, or an elected or a^Jointed job holder. Must be elected between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. of the voting day. CANNOT BE UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE REPORT Your CcMnmittee then checked the numbers on ELECTED AT ANY OTHER TIME. Five (5) full Voting on Constitutional Amendment November the stubs received from the various ports, and these book members constitute a quorum for this meet­ 22, 1969 throu^ December 22, 1969: numbers when checked against the numbers on the ing. We, the undersigned Union Tallying Committee, stubs of all ballots printed and issued and ready for STEP NO. 2 duly elected at a Special Meeting called to order in voting, were found to coincide, port by port. Headquarters Port on December 23rd, 1969 at Your Committee then checked the unused ballots The Port Agent shall turn over to the elected 10:00 A.M. as per the Constitutional Committee's that were returned from the various ports, including Polls Committee the port file containing the letter Report dated October 20th, 1969, submit the follow­ the Port of New York, which are listed as follows: from Headquarters showing the numbers of the bal­ ft. lots received from Headquarters, also containing the ing report and recommendations. PORT UNUSED BALLOTS On December 23rd, 1969, at 10:45 A.M., we duplicate copies of the rosters for the previous days if! met with Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr who gave each Boston 25- 100 of voting, as well as the stubs of the used ballots, II Committee member a copy of the Union's present New York 862 - 1000 the unused ballots, and any other election material Constitution and suggested that we read in detail Philadelphia 1132- 1200 of the Port. (The best place for all of this material those sections of our Constitution dealing with the Baltimore 1539-1700 is in the ballot box.) The Polls Committee should Union Tallying Committee. Norfolk 1815-2000 check all of the above to make sure that all voting i. The Committee then took over a room on the Jacksonville 2086 - 2200 material is turned over to them by the Port Agent. second deck of the Seafarers' Welfare Plan Building Tampa 2293 - 2400 After having ascertained that all of the election as the place in which we would do our work while Mobile 2632 - 3000 material was found to be correct and in good order, in session. New Orleans 3440-4000 the Polls Committee shall execute the "Agent's Re­ Houston 4257 - 4800 ceipt from Polls Committee"—which shall be given In compliance with Article XIII, Section 5(d) of Wilmington 4955 - 5000 to the Agent of the Port in which the Polls Commit­ our Constitution, we elected from among ourselves San Francisco 5393-5500 tee was elected at the time the Committee starts Edward Polise, Book No. P-74, as Chairman of the Seattle 5713-5900 work, for the Port election files. Committee. Detroit 5901 - 6000 We then received from Headquarters' offices of San Juan 6130-6200 STEP NO. 3 the Union all of the files relative to the conduct of THE POLLS COMMITTEE MUST NOT LET the voting on the "1969 Constitutional Amendment." The above unused ballots, when combined with ANY BALLOTS BE CAST BEFORE 9:00 A.M. From the files we found signed receipts for ballots the unused ballots in Headquarters and the stubs Before letting any full book member vote, the Com­ numbered 1 through 6200, which had been issued of the used ballots in all ports, compares equally in mittee shall take the man's book and make sure that to the ports as follows: number with the amount printed by the printer for he has his dues paid through the Fourth Quarter of the Union. 1969, as well as his 1969 assessments BEFORE PORT BALLOTS ISSUED The Committee has seen a bill from the printer. being allowed to vote. There may be some excep­ Boston 1 - 100 Pearl Process, Inc., who printed the ballots that tions based upon a man shipping out, or other valid New York 101 - 1000 were used in conducting the voting on the 1969 reason, for not paying dues. Philadelphia 1001 - 1200 Constitutional Amendment. The bill states that they had printed seventy-five hundred ballots numbered The Committee should then have the man sign Baltimore 1201 - 1700 his own name to the roster, and one of the Commit­ Norfolk 1701 -2000 from one (1) to seventy-five hundred (7500). In addition, they had printed one hundred fifty (150) tee should print the man's book number and ballot Jacksonville 2001 - 2200 number on the roster. One of the Committee should blank sample ballots. Tampa 2201 - 2400 then tear the stub from the ballot, give the ballot Mobile 2401 - 3000 The Committee has checked the election files to the man, and thread the stub on the string pro­ •\\ New Orleans 3001 - 4000 maintained by Headquarters' offices as per the Con­ vided for that purpose. The member should not he I Houston 4001 - 4800 stitution, and has found signed receipts from the given back his book until such time as he has dropped Wilmington 4801 - 5000 following ports for the following amount of sample his ballot in the ballot box. While the man is marking San Francisco 5001 - 5500 ballots, broken down as follows: his ballot, one of the Committee should stamp the Seattle 5501 - 5900 PORT BALLOTS date and "Voted Constitutional Amendment 1969" Detroit 5901 - 6000 Boston 5 in the member's Union book on the page in same San Juan 6001 - 6200 New York 10 where he has his dues for 1969 stamped in it. Your Committee then checked the dates of the Philadelphia 5 If you have any doubts as to whether or not a voting rosters and compared them against the min­ Baltimore 10 man is eligible to vote, you should let him vote a utes of the special meetings for the election of the Norfolk 5 challenged ballot in the manner which is described Polls Committees in the various ports. We found Jacksonville 5 in the last paragraph of this Step No. 3. in every instance that the Polls Committees had Tampa 5 Challenged Ballots. When a man votes a chal­ been elected on each day in which voting was con­ Mobile 10 lenged ballot, the Committee shall have the man ducted in the various ports. New Orleans 10 sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Where no Polls Committee could be elected no Houston 10 Committee should place the man's book number and voting took place, as is required by our Constitu­ Wilmington 5 ballot number on the roster and the word "CHAL­ tion, We note that on the last day of voting in San Francisco 10 LENGE" alongside. One of the Committee should Boston and IDetroit no Polls Committee could be Seattle 5 then tear the stub from the ballot and thread the elected. In these cases, as per the Constitution, the Detroit 5 stub on the string provided for that purpose, give Port Agent took over the duties of the Polls Com­ San Juan 5 the ballot and one white "ballot" envelope to the mittee. voter. The Committee should then instruct the voter We checked the unused ballots that were on hand Total: 105 that after he marks his ballot in the area provided in Headquarters' offices which had not been issued. A full quorum of the Committee picked up the for same, he should then fold his ballot, place it in The stubs on these unused ballots were numbered ballots from the Royal National Bank of New York, the white "ballot" envelope, seal it and not deposit h 6201 through 7500, a total of thirteen hundred located at 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York it in the ballot box but return with it to the Com­ (1,300) ballots. City, New York, as per the Constitution. (See cor­ mittee. The Committee will then give the man a Page Sixteen SEAFARERS LOG Jannarr, 1970 VOTE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT brown envelope marked "CHALLENGED BAL­ Gentlemen: The following is an excerpt from Article XXV, LOT" and which also has lines for the man's name, At Special Meetings held in the Ports of the Union Section 2 of our Constitution: "The Union Tally­ book number, port and date. The man, in the pres­ on October 22, 1969 there was presented by a duly ing Committee shall consist of six (6) full book ence of the Committee, shall place the white "bal­ elected Constitutional Committee a report with rec­ members, two (2) from each of the three (3) de­ lot" envelope into the brown envelope and seal the ommendations calling for a 30-day referendum on partments of the Union elected from Headquarters same. The Committee shall then fill in the man's proposed Constitutional amendments, which report port." name, book number, port and date, and on the face was unanimously adopted and concurred in by the In accordance therewith, a majority of four or of the envelope write the reason for the challenge membership. Once again, the Royal National Bank more of the aforementioned may accept delivery and the man will then deposit the brown envelope of New York, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New of, and sign a receipt for, all of the envelopes which into the ballot box. The member shouM not be York, N.Y. 10036, has been designated as deposi­ have been mailed to you in the course of said elec­ given bis book back until such time as be has dropped tory for ballots cast in this referendum. The ballot­ tion. ^ brown envelope into the ballot box. While the ing procedure outlined in the Union's present Con­ It is hereby requested that yoii certify that all of man is marking his ballot, one of the Committee stitution will be followed and, having previously the envelopes received by you have been properly should stamp the date and "Voted Constitutional acted as depository, you are familiar with this pro­ safeguarded in your vault; that you have surrendered Amendment 1969" in the member's Union book cedure. them to the said Union Tallying Ccunmittee, and on the page in same where he has his dues for The referendum period will be from November that no one other than appropriate bank personnel 1969 stamped in it. 22, 1969 through December 22, 1969 (both inclu­ has had access to the said envelopes. STEP NO. 4 sive), Sundays and holidays excepted. - Very truly yours, The Polk Committee will deliver or send the At the end of the day's voting, the Polls Commit­ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL ballots to you after the close of each day's voting, tee shall open the ballot box and count the number UNION OF NORTH AMERICA- by Registered or Certified mail. It will be the func­ of ballots from the box. They should then compare AGLIWD the total number of ballots used for the day against tion of the Royal National Bank of New York to accept all envelopes delivered or mailed in, to safe­ (Signed) A1 Kerr the number issued on the rosters for the day, to see guard them in the bank, and to surrender them only Secretary-Treasurer if all ballots issued were put in the ballot box. The day's ballots cast should then be put in the envelope to the duly authorized Union Tallying Committee, WITNESS: provided for that purpose, and all blank spaces on in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2, which s/ William Mitchell, Records Supervisor the envelope should then be properly filled in. After will be on or about the 23rd day of December, 1969. ***** Proof of authorization shall be a certification by A1 all blank spaces are filled in, the envelope, or enve­ Letter to Royal National Bank of New York, 1212 lopes, should then be placed in the envelope or en­ Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be authorized to sign a receipt for these Avenue of the Americas, New York, N. Y. 10036, velopes provided, for the mailing to the bank deposi­ Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice-President, tory. envelopes. The Royal National Bank of New York shall be dated December 24, 1969: STEP NO. 5 requested to certify, in writing, that all of these enve­ Dear Mr. Bacher: The Committee should then check to see if all lopes were properly safeguarded, were surrendered The undersigned members of the Union Tallying Polls Committee members have signed all sheets of only to the Union Tallying Committee, and that no Committee, acting under and pursuant to Article the rosters. The duplicate roster sheets for the day one other than appropriate bank personnel has had XIII, Section 5(d) of the Cbnstitution of the Sea­ should be given to the Port Agent, and the originals access to these envelopes. farers International Union of North America-At­ of the rosters should be placed in the envelope pro­ Very truly yours, lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distriict, vided for that purpose. In addition, the Polls Com­ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL acknowledge receipt of the envelopes sent to you mittee should get from the Port Agent the original UNION OF NORTH AMERICA- from the various ports for the 1969 Constitutional copy of the minutes form for the election of their AGLIWD Amendment referendum, and delivered this day to Polk Committee, with all the blank spaces on the (Signed) A1 Kerr us. form filled in. The Polls Committee should put the Secretary-Treasurer s/ Edward Polise s/ Gustave Malensky » • • • • originals of the rosters, as well as the original minutes Edward Polise Gustave Malensky of the Special Meeting for the election of their Polls Letter to Royal National Bank of New York, 1212 Committee, in the envelope provided for that pur­ Avenue of the Americas, New York, N. Y. 10036, s/ Oiarles Hamilton s/ James Terry (Tharles Hamilton James Terry pose. THESE MUST BE MAILED TO HEAD­ Mr. Herbert D. Backer, Executive Vice-President, QUARTERS DAILY. dated November 7, 1969: s/ Manuel De Barros s/ Sadak Wala Manuel De Barros Sadak Wala STEP NO. 6 Gentlemen: Listed below are the fifteen ports from which Before leaving the building to handle the mailing Letter from Royal National Bank of New York, required by the Constitution, the Polls Committee balloting envelopes will be mailed to your office: 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N. Y. sh^ lock all election material in the ballot box. Boston, Mass. New Orleans, Louisiana 10036, dated December 24, 1969, addressed to Sea­ They shall place the key for the ballot box in the Brooklyn, New York Houston, Texas farers International Union of North America-At­ envelope provided for that purpose and fill in all Philadelphia, Pa. Wilmington, California lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 the spaces on the outside thereof. Then the envelope Baltimore, Maryland San Francisco, California Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. containing the key, as well as the ballot box con­ Norfolk, Virginia Seattle, Washington Jacksonville, Florida Detroit, Michigan Gentlemen: taining all of the election material, shall be turned This is to certify that all of the envelopes received over to the Port Agent by the Polls Committee. Tampa, Florida Santurce, Puerto Rico Mobile, Alabama (San Juan) by this institution addressed to Mr. Herbert Bacher, STEP NO. 7 As has been done in the past, it is requested that Executive Vice-President, Royal National Bank' of The last action of the Polls Committee each day you telephone the Union office to make a report as New York, in the name of the Seafarers International shall be the mailing of the ballots to the bank deposi­ to what was received each day. For this purpose, Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and tory, as well as mailing the rosters and minutes of telephone 499-6600 and give the information to Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, have been prop­ the election of their Polls Committee to Head­ either Mildred Piatt or William Mitchell. erly safeguarded in our vaults. quarters. Very truly yours, We have today surrendered the above-mentioned STEP NO. 8 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL envelopes to the Union Tallying Committee. No UNION OF NORTH AMERICA- one other than appropriate bank personnel has had The attentkm erf the Polls Committee is directed AGLIWD access to the said envelopes contained in our vaults. to the provisiiMis of the Constitution, in particular. (Signed) A1 Kerr Very truly yours, Sections 3, 4, 5(a) and (b) of Article XIH. The full Secretary-Treasurer ROYAL NATIONAL BANK OF duties of the Polk Committees are set forth in the * * « * * NEW YORK Constitution. The list of suggestions is, obviously, Letter to Royal National Bank of New York, 1212 not all inclusive. Avenue of the Americas, New York, N. Y. 10036, (Signed) Herbert D. Bacher Executive Vice President STEP NO. 9 Mr. Herbert D. Backer, Executive Vice-President, Witnessed: All Polls Cmnmittees may contact Headquarters dated December 24, 1969: by teletype on any questions relative to the conduct Dear Mr. Bacher: s/ Frances Bangel of the eIecti(Hi. However, here too, the final decision As Secretary-Treasurer of Seafarers International ***** must be that of the Polk Committee. Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Letter from Ship's Delegate, SS Seatrain Georgia, Obviousty, none of this is to be deemed to deprive Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, in charge erf the M.S.T.S., San Francisco, California, postmarked De­ any niKmb^ of hk constitutional rights to observe minutes thereof, I hereby certify that in accordance cember 4, 1969, addressed to Mr. William Hall, the conduct of the election, the tallying of ballots, with the Constitution of this Union, the plembership 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. has duly elected the following to constitute the Union and so

"Shall this union adopt the proposed "Effective January 1, 1970, the Initia­ "Effective January 1, 1970 calendar amended constitution effective January tion fee for all new full book members quarterly dues for all members shall be 1, 1970." shall be $500.00." $43.00 and that all present assessments shall terminate on December 31, 1969."

Ballots Voted Ballots Ballots Ballots Ballots Voted Ballots Voted No Void Blank Total Yes No Void Blank Total Port Issued Returned Used Yes No Void Blank Total Yes 24 0 0 24 Boston 1-100 25- 100 24 22 2 0 0 24 23 1 0 0 23 I 862-1000 761 684 57 12 8 761* 689 53 15 4 761* 690 55 10 6 761* New York .... 101-1000 131 131 Philadelphia .. 1001-1200 1132-1200 131 119 12 0 0 131 124 6 1 0 124 1 0 0 1539-1700 338 299 29 4 6 338» 313 21 2 2 338* 310 23 2 3 338* Baltimore 1201-1700 114 14 0 114 Norfolk 1701-2000 1815-2000 114 98 16 0 0 114 102 11 0 1 100 0 2086-2200 85 85 0 0 0 85 85 0 0 0 85 85 0 0 0 85 Jacksonville ... 2001-2200 91 0 92* 89 0 92* Tampa 2201-2400 2293-2400 92 90 2 0 0 92* 1 0 3 0 2632-3000 231 225 6 0 0 231 224 7 0 0 231 221 10 0 0 231 Mobile 2401-3000 0 439* 423 New Orleans .. 3001-4000 3440-4000 439 424 14 0 1 439* 427 12 0 16 0 0 439* 4257-4800 256 236 17 2 1 256^ 241 14 0 1 256* 242 11 3 0 256* Houston 4001-4800 154» 136 154* 133 19 Wilmington ... 4801-5000 4955-5000 154 133 18 3 0 16 1 1 2 0 154* 5393-5500 392 288 89 13 2 392* 328 52 12 - 0 392* 307 68 17 0 392* San Francisco.. 5001-5500 0 212* 186 26 Seattle 5501-5900 5713-5900 212 183 29 0 0 212* 188 23 1 0 0 212* 5901-6000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Detroit 5901-6000 129* 99 28 2 San Juan 6001-6200 6130-6200 129 105 22 1 1 129* 108 16 1 4 0 129* Totals: 2,991 313 35 19 3,358 3,079 233 33 13 3,358 3,032 281 36 3,358

* This figure includes the ballots that were voided by the Union Tallying Committee.

votes that were cast those days in the Port of New Francisco Polls Committee for the date of December However, your Union Tallying Committee has in­ Orleans. 3, 1969 issued ballot No. 5190 to G. C. Warren, cluded those voided votes referred to above in our Howeyer, your Union Tallying Committee has showing his book number as what appears to be final tally as attached to this report. included those voided votes referred to above in our B-251, when it should have been W-251. CONCLUSION final tally as attached to this report. Your Union Tallying Committee has counted the ballots cast in the Port of San Francisco on the As one of its closing actions, this Union Tallying HOUSTON aforementioned dates as valid ballots cast. Committee added together all of the votes that had The Polls Committees in the Port of Houston, On the days of November 24th and December been voided by the Committee from the various ports, Texas, failed to indicate in the certification on the 4th, 1969, the Polls Committee for the Port of San for one reason or another, and they totalled six- certification envelope containing the ballots, the port Francisco allowed members to vote who were not hundred (600) votes. which they were from or the date for the following in good standing. As a result of this error, the Union Actually there were only twenty-six (26) votes dates: November 22, 1969, November 24, 1969, Tallying Committee has voided the forty-nine (49) that should have been voided, but your Union Tally­ November 29, 1969, December 3, 1969, December votes that were cast those days in the Port of San ing Committee has voided six-hundred (600) votes 6, 1969 and December 13, 1969. In addition, on Francisco. by virtue of the fact that we could not segregate the certification envelope for November 29, 1969, However, your Union Tallying Committee has twenty-six (26) ineligible votes cast from the full L. V. Hargesheimer, Sr., failed to put his book num­ included those voided votes referred to above in total of six-hundred (600) votes cast on the affected ber on the certification, and on December 13, 1969, our final tally as attached to this report. days in the affected ports. George Anderson failed to put his book number on the certification. SEATTLE Since there were three-thousand three-hundred Your Union Tallying Committee has counted the On December 8, 1969, the Polls Committee in fifty-eight (3,358) votes cast on the three (3) propo­ ballots cast on the aforementioned dates in the Port the Port of Seattle, Washington, failed to indicate in sitions to be voted on. even if we deducted the full of Houston, Texas as valid ballots cast. the certification on the certification envelopes con­ six-hundred (600) voided votes instead of only the On the days of November 24, December 11 and taining the ballots, the port which they were from or twenty-six (26) that should not have been allowed to December 15, 1969, the Polls Committees for the the date. vote, all three (3) propositions would still have car­ Port of Houston allowed members to vote who were On December 20, 1969, the Polls Committee in ried by far more than the majority called for in our not in good standing. As a result of this error, the the Port of Seattle, Washington, failed to place on Constitution. Union Tallying Committee has voided the fifty-three the bank envelope the voting date; however, the This Committee finds that there were not any pro­ (53) votes that were cast those days in the Port of envelope was postmarked December 20th and the tests made—written or otherwise—with respect to Houston. certification envelope containing the day's ballots the conduct of the voting on this Constitutional On November 28, 1969, the Houston Polls Com­ enclosed therein was also dated December 20, 1969. Amendment. Your Committee finds that the ballot­ mittee allowed A. H. Midgett, Book No. M-1246 Your Union Tallying Committee has counted the ing took place in strict accordance with the Consti­ to cast a Challenged ballot. However, your Union ballots cast on the aforementioned dates in the Port tution and the Constitutional Committee's report and Tallying Committee in checking the records avail­ of Seattle, Washington, as valid ballots cast. recommendations, which were concurred in by the able to it through the Union and Welfare, did not On the days of November 26th, December 3rd and membership. Further, we take note of the fact that allow the Challenged ballot of Brother Midgett, and December 4th, 1969, the Polls Committee for the the discrepancies indicated herein are insignificant has carried it in the Houston tally as a voided ballot. Port of Seattle allowed members to vote who were and do not affect the results in any way, and that all However, the Union Tallying Committee has in­ not in good standing. As a result of this error, the Constitutional requirements have been met. cluded those voided votes referred to above in our Union Tallying Committee has voided the twenty-five This report is unanimous, there being no dissents. final tally as attached to this report. (25) votes that were cast those days in the Port of Therefore, under the provisions of Article XIII, WILMINGTON Seattle. Section 5(f), of the present Constitution, this closing However, your Union Tallying Committee has in­ report must be accepted as final. On November 24, 1969, the Wilmington Cali­ cluded those voided votes referred to above in our By the terms of Article XXV, Section 3, and in fornia, Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4820 to final tally as attached to this report. A. Munter, showing his book number as what ap­ forwarding two (2) copies of the report to the Presi­ pears to be H-1243, when it should have been SAN JUAN dent, we are hereby notifying the President that the M-1243. On the days of November 24th, December 1st, amendment has been approved by a majority of the On December 9, 1969, the Wilmington, Califor­ December 2nd and December 5th, 1969, the Polls valid ballots cast. nia, Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4898 to J. P. Committees for the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Therefore, it is the unanimous report of this Union Dickerson, showing his book number as what ap­ allowed members to vote who were not in good Tallying Committee that the Constitutional amend­ pears to be D-595, when it should have been D-596. standing. As a result of this error, the Union Tallying ment has been approved by a majority of the valid Your Union Tallying Committee has allowed the Committee has voided the forty-one (41) votes that ballots cast, as per the results of the referendum ballots cast on the aforementioned dates in the Port were cast those days in the Port of San Juan, Puerto conducted during the period of November 22, 1969 of Wilmington, California, as valid ballots cast. Rico. through December 22, 1969. On the dates of November 25th and December 8th, 1969, the Polls Committees for the Port of Dated: December 31, 1969 Fraternally submitted: Wilmington, California, allowed members to vote who were not in good standing. As a result of this error, the Union Tallying Committee has voided the eighteen (18) votes that were cast those days in the Port of Wilmington, California. Edward Polise, P-74, Chairman Charles Hamilton, H-562 However, your Union Tallying Committee has included those voided votes referred to above in our final tally as attached to this report. ^V22L SAN FRANCISCO Gustave Malensky,i/M-13:1329 Manuel De Barros, D~199 On November 26, 1969, the San Francisco Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5093 to S. C. Hudgins, showing his book number at what appears to be H-1592, when it should have been H-592. The San James Terry, Sadak Wala, W-688 January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nineteen His Favorite Trio Prompt Funding Sought us Guuruntee Of Sdiool Desegregution Compllunte WASHINGTON—Labor has All requests for delay should of money "to excuse its failure hailed a unanimous Supreme have been denied by the lower to provide the necessary facili­ Court decision that the nation's court, the Supreme Court said, ties" for school integration. school districts must end school "because continued operation of Funds Needed segregation "immediately" and segregated schools under a "Today," Meany continued, operate desegregated schools standard of allowing 'all deliber­ "the AFL-CIO revives that pro­ "now and hereafter." ate speed' for desegregation is no posal. The schools must be de­ AFL-CIO President George longer constitutionally permis­ segregated instantly, the court Meany termed the ruling "one sible." has rightly held. The question of the most important, most End Dual Systems of adequate funds cannot be al­ necessary and longest overdue "Under explicit holdings of lowed to stop that action." decisions of our time." this court," the opinion con­ "We hope," he added, "the A trip to the Union hall in New York to sign some papers was turned He appealed to the Adminis­ tinued, "the obligation of every Administration will end its re­ into a bit of a family outing by Seafarer Teodoro Diangson and his tration to join with labor in urg­ school district is to terminate sistance to immediate desegre­ three children. From (l-r) are Patricia, Iselsa, Teodoro Jr. and Brother ing Congress to make a "mas­ dual school systems at once and gation and join us in urging Con­ Diangson. An SlU member for more than 15 years, Brother Diangson sive investment" of federal to operate now and hereafter gress to promptly provide the sails in the steward department and last shipped on the Baltimore. funds for education so that no only unitary schools." necessary funds to make this state will be allowed to plead Meany recalled that when the decision a reality." poverty as an excuse for stalling court first acted on school inte­ The Supreme Court ruling 1.1 school desegregation. gration in 1954 "it had the also was applauded by the W: The Supreme Court decision unanimous support" of labor. NAACP Legal Defense and Ed­ jfl,| •' Catamaran Mother Vessel ranks in importance with its "Today," he said, "we reiterate ucational Fund, Inc., which ap­ 1954 decision that segregated that support with a greater sense pealed the case on behalf of 14 Carries Ten-Barge Brood schools are unconstitutional and of urgency because we are Negro children in Mississippi. HOBOKEN, N.J.—A mother cargo—all without having to a 1955 edict that desegregation acutely aware of all the lost "We are going to press for shl ) that carries barges on its dock. proceed with all deliberate years." (similar) relief in all pending bacc—a totally new concept The specially designed barges speed. He noted that in 1954 the school cases," Jack Greenberg, desi ?ned for quick deepsea load­ —200 feet long and 90 feet What the court now makes AFL Executive Council urged the fund's director said, voicing ing i nd unloading of cargo with­ wide—feature retractable bow clear is that "continued opera­ a big investment in federal hope that the Justice Depart­ out the utilization of pier facili­ bridges. This permits unload­ tion of segregated schools under funds for education to prevent ment "will now come into the ties—is undergoing tank model ing of cargo over beaches where a standard of allowing "all delib­ any state from claiming a lack cases on our side." tests at the Davidson Laboratory pier facilities are unavailable. erate speed" is no longer con­ of Stevens Institute of Techno­ The mother ship will be of stitutionally permissible." logy. 128,000 tons, 1,160 feet long, The decision, in a case involv­ Popular Election of President Called The Stradler, she is a and have an over-all beam of ing 33 Mississippi school dis­ twin-hulled catamaran with 250 feet. The 30,000-horse- tricts, also is a sharp rebuke to both a bow and a stem which power gas turbines power the the Administration policy of Gains White House Support open up for the entry and dis­ larger vessel and each of the going to court in the South to charge of its brood of 10 unique barges is powered by two 500- seek further delays in school de­ WASHINGTON — President of the direct election proposal barges. The barges are floated horsepower motors of semi out­ segregation. Nixon for the first time gave introduces "an entirely new fac­ on through the bow and ride in board design. The Mississippi districts pre­ an unqualified endorsement to a tor" in the outlook for action, the mother ship transversely, in Cost of the vessel will be $ 16 viously had been ordered by the proposed constitutional amend­ he said. broadside rows. Once inside, million, including her "brood" U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Ap­ ment to abolish the Electoral While some in the Senate the barges are lifted slightly by of 30 barges—10 in transit and peals to desegregate by August College and allow the American might prefer another formula, a mechanical device—although 10 more being loaded on each 25, 1969. The court also asked people to elect their President "it is clear that unless the Senate they remain afloat—and locked end of the ocean run. Research the federal government to adopt by direct, popular vote. follows the lead of the House against cross-beams. They are and development officials in desegregation plans for the dis­ The House had already ap­ all opportunity for reform will released by being floated through federal shipping agencies have tricts. proved the direct election be lost this year and possibly the stem. While aboard ship, already shown interest in the However, after formulating amendment by well over the re­ for years to come." the barges impart buoyancy and concept. desegregation plans for the dis­ quired two-thirds majority, and He expressed the hope "that strength to the overall assembly. Intended for almost con­ tricts, the Health, Education Nixon's statement of support two-thirds of the Senate will ap­ tinuous operation, the vessel has and Welfare Department sud­ gave a big push to the Senate prove the House-approved The new concept, according amendment as promptly as pos­ to Frank Broes, chairman of apartments for the 30 crew- denly withdrew them on August to do likewise. members and their families. A 20. Instead, it asked for and got Approval by two-thirds of sible, so that all of us together The Stradler Ship Company, its can then urge the states also to inventor and designer, permits type of seafarer who is content the Appeals Court to grant the the Senate would send the give their approval." ,c with a life centered aboard ship districts another three-month de­ amendment to the states for rati­ high utilization through the Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.), ; is seen as necessary for stable lay. fication. Three-fourths of the , - elimination of port time. chief Senate sponsor of the pop­ operation. In vacating the latest Appeals states—38 of the 50—must ap­ No Docking Needed ular vote amendment, hailed The Stradler Company in­ Court action, the Supreme Court prove it before it becomes part Nixon's conversion and said it '•I A mother ship, after an At­ tends to build the ships and ordered it to "immediately de­ of the Constitution. lantic crossing, can release its lease them to operators. The clare that each of the school dis­ would greatly increase chances Earlier, Nixon had said he barges through her stem while name selected describes the tricts here involved may no long­ of Senate approval. personally prefers direct election picking up a new set through straddling of the cargo barges er operate a dual system based of the President but doubted her bow, loaded with retum by the mother vessel. on race or color." that it could win ratification. tf£WPushes Stundords Therefore he urged Congress to initiate a constitutional amend­ For Color TV Rudiution ment that would divide a state's WASHINGTON—A move to "VN I pi' electoral vote in proportion to establish standards for the maxi­ •II the vote cast in that state. mum level of hazardous radia­ The trouble with that plan— tion emitted by color television and the even more distorted dis­ sets has been initiated by the iW. trict plan advanced by a number Department of Health, Educa­ of congressional conservatives— tion and Welfare. is that it could result in the elec­ The HEW proposal, pub­ tion of a President who received lished in FedersJ Register, fewer votes than his opponent, would affect TV sets manufac­ AFL-CIO President George Meany said in congressional tes­ tured after January 1. It is ex­ timony earlier this year. pected to be the first standard issued under the Radiation Con­ The AFL-CIO has been a major supporter of the direct trol for Health and Safety Act. election constitutional amend­ The standard would limit X- ment. ray emission to a maximum of Nixon issued a statement at 0.5 milliroentgens per hour at AHist's representation of The Stradler making a voyage with 10 fully-loaded barges which will be the White House explaining his a distance of about two inches swapped for ID others, also fully loaded at the landing end. Operation will require 30 barges, 10 in change of view. The overwhelm­ from any external surface of the transit plus 10 more at each end, for each of the catamaran motherships operated in the rapid service. ing bipartisan House approval set. Page Twenly SEAFARERS LOG JanuaiTt 1970

steering shouldn't have a lumpy feeling or lose its power to assist when the car is turned rapidly. If you can, descend a grade trf some length with your foot off the accelerator. (In a flat area, de­ celerate frmn 50 to about 15 mph, without using the brake.) Then, step hard on the accelerator, and watch for a puff or cloud of blue exhaust smoke. Heavy smoke is a reliable warning that new piston rings will soon be needed or, worse, ttiat the engine may need an overhaul. A short ride over a really rougli road will show up rattles and squeaks that need attention and will allow you to check for jerky or uncertain steering, looseness in the front end and faulty shock at^ it sinks down slowly, there is a dangerous hydraulic sorbers. leak which must be repaired. Start the engine. Check all instruments, flashing lights and gauges to make sure they are working. A' warning light or ammeter can show that the gen­ erator is not charging and will have to be replaced or repaired. Driving Tests Start off from rest several times. Once you are used to the clutch, if any, it should engage smoothly —no jerk, grab or chatter. If the car doesn't go into USED CAR of any make or model may be the gear smoothly, adjustment or replacement of parts best buy for you. But, you're not a mechan­ is needed. A ic, so how do you know if you are getting a good deal—or a lemon? And you're not a lawyer, so how do you protect your rights? Shop Tests Perhaps the most important rule is to take yoim Even though the car you are considering has time. Many a used car buyer has saved a lot of passed your on-the-lot and driving tests don't stop money and a lot of headaches by shopping around there. It will be well worth your time and the rel­ and taking the time to make a few simple inspection atively small amount it costs to have a competent checks. These tests should be made in three stages and unbiased mechanic give the car a thorough go­ —on the dealer's lot, on the road and in a rep­ ing-over. He may find things that will save you a lot utable garage. of money in the long run. Above all, make certain that any mechanic you select is not connected with the car dealer. Have him check the engine, cooling system and Check the transmission at the same time. A man­ electrical system. Much can learned about pos­ ual (stick shift) transmission should not give out sible trouble spots in the engine by simply taking groaning noises, be difficult to shift or howl under the compression pressure of each cylinder with a slow speed acceleration. An automatic transmission compression gauge. should also give smooth starts in either direction, The mechanic should also remove a front wheel shift at well-spaced intervals, and not allow the and brake drum. He can then easily find out wheth­ engine to race or break away on light accelerator er the drum is scored and needs reconditioning, shifts. Other irregularities—each a possible signal what shape the brake lining is in, whether the hy­ of serious trouble—can come to light in an hour's draulic brake cylinders are leaking and, generally, driving. Overhaul of an automatic transmission can the condition of the front wheel bearings. run into a whopper of a repair bill. Also have the car put on a lift so the mechanic Now pick a straight, quiet street and stand behind can examine it for grease leakage from worn or broken bearing seals or from the rear axle housing. On-the-Lot Tests the car while someone drives it slowly away from you. A car that travels a little crabwise, with the From this vantage point he will also be able to First, take a good look at the car's interior for front and rear wheels not in line with each other, observe signs of exhaust gas leakage from damaged such signs of hard use or abuse as broken cushion quite poSsibly has a bent frame from a collision. or rusted out mufflers. Also, have him study the springs, worn pedal pads, torn upholstery and paint Such a vehicle should be rejected. frame, suspension and steering parts for indications off the steering wheel. Then look at all five tires. Get behind the wheel again and accelerate briskly of collision repaid such as weldS, heated areas, If the tires are badly worn or new-looking, and the several times from 10 to 15 miles an hour to aroimd bent or straightened parts, etc. If any of these exist, car is a late model, it has probably run up at least 40-45 in high gear or in the "drive" range in an reject the car and consider the mechanic's fee a 20,000 miles. Also check for unevenly worn treads automatic. The engine should pick up smoothly good investment in safety. on any of the wheels. This indicates that the front without hesitation or bucking. If it doesn't, an en­ end has been, or is, out of line. gine tune-up or other work may be necessary. You Next, check the rocker panels along the lower shouldn't buy this car without first having a me­ edges of the body under the doors and the trunk chanic check the engine compression, valves and area for signs of weakened or rusted metal. Also piston rings. look for pimples and flaking paint as well as actual If everything is all right so far, pick out a wide, rust spots. Both are indications of internal rusting straight road and, making sure there is no traffic which is difficult and expensive to repair. behind you, make several stops from 40 to 45 mph, Also look at the highlights and reflections along braking a little harder each time. The brake pedal the body sides and the top. Do this in a good light- should remain well above the floor and feel solid, Repainted or ripply areas on the sheet metal are a not spongy. The stops shouldn't cause swerving, clue to possible damage to the car's basic structure. or grabbing or chattering of the brakes. If the Run the windows up and down. If they don't braking isn't smooth and positive, major adjmt- work properly, repair will be costly. Open the doors ments may be required such as new brake linings and close them without slamming. If they don't or drum refacing. seem to fit—or if they snag or must be reslammed Next, drive the car around some sharp left and to close—they will be difficult to fix and, even right comers. There should be a minimiun of loose­ worse, may indicate a bent frame. ness in the steering and it should not bind. Power Finally, when you are satisfied that the car is in Now, stoop down facing a front wheel. Grasp a safe condition and is worth the money you are go­ it at the top with both hands and shake it hard. ing to pay for it, take the time to read the contract Clunking sounds, or a lot of free play, is a sign of of sale. While you are seated across the desk from loose or worn wheel bearings, or worn suspension the dealer ready to sign a check is no time to rush joints. things. Walk around the car, pushing down at each cor­ Find out about the warranty. Make sure it is ner to set it bouncing. The car should, when you spelled out in the contract—including the length of release it, move either up or down and'then stop. the warranty itself and the responsibilities of the If it has a tendency to move up and down, this is dealer. a signal of worn shock absorbers which will have Remember, the time you take to inspect your car to be replaced for safety as well as comfort. and nail down your rights as a purchaser before you Next, get into the driver's seat. Press your foot drive off the lot will make for much safer and hap­ steadily on the brake pedal for a minute or so. If pier motoring later on. Jannary, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty One

BUI Also Increases Social Security Benefits Nixon Signs New Tax Law Combining Some Relief, Reforms A far-reaching tax relief and law's effect will be gradual as from repeal of the 7 percent in­ allowed by corporations that are Of great concern to the AFL- reform bill, with increased So­ special provisions and phase- vestment tax credit, make up found guilty of price-fixing con­ CIO is the failure of the legis­ cial Security benefits, has been outs expire and as new require­ the revenue in the new act. spiracies, such as that involving lation to deal effectively with signed into law by President ments gradually take hold and Briefly, some of there pro­ General Electric. capital gains. The concept of Nixon after winning the over­ begin to produce revenue. visions are: • The requirement for filing capital gains is that unlike wages whelming approval of Congress. Some $6.6 billion in long- a return is revised. Anyone and salaries, which are taxed as The bill, worked out by a Minimum tax: A taxpayer earning less than the minimum ordinary income at rates of 14 term federal revenue will even­ adds up his income from some conference committee, capped a tually result from the law, al­ standard plus the amount of his percent to 70 percent depend­ year-long effort by Congress on dozen sources presently shel­ personal exemptions need not ing upon how much one earns, most totally from corporations tered from taxation, subtracts tax legislation. The vote in the and wealthy individuals. How­ file a return. favored tax consideration is $30,000, then subtracts the tax House was 381-2, and in the ever, it will still be possible for • The problem of withhold­ given to income derived from he pays on his regular taxable Senate, 71-6. All opposing votes very wealthy Americans to es­ ing taxes on students and other so-called risk investment. income. A flat tax of 10 per­ were cast by Republicans. cape paying taxes. part-time workers is partly re­ For example, if an individual cent is levied on the remainder. In signing the legislation, The most massive overhaul solved. Those persons who paid buys and keeps stock for more which he had once indicated he of the tax structure began last Real estate: Double deprecia­ no tax the previous year and than six months and then sells might veto, Nixon described the February 18. In subsequent tion presently available for all who expect to pay no tax dur­ it at a profit, that profit is not tax cuts as inflationary but said hearings before the House and new construction would ^ re­ ing the current year will have taxed as ordinary income but as that the reforms outweighed this Senate, more than 300 separate stricted to new housing. Other no taxes deducted if they sign a a "long term capital gain." As * factor. witnesses were heard, provid­ new building could be depre­ statement. such, the taxpayer has a choice "I sign it," he said, "because ing 14 volumes of testimony. ciated at the rate of 150 percent I believe that, on balance, it is a Among these were lobbyists for and all used construction would necessary beginning in the proc­ every conceivable industry, min­ be confined to straight line de­ ess of making our tax system eral, enterprise, foimdation and preciation except residences Tax Comparison fair td the taxpayer." special interest—all seeking to with a useful life of more than 20 years, which could use a 125 FOR MARRIED COUPLE WITH 2 DEPENDENTS IN 1973 Ma or reforms in the law in­ protect or enlarge their favored percent rate. Recapture pro­ — clude cuts in oU and other min­ position in the tax code. It was Adjusted visions were strengthened. Gross Tax Under Tax Under Tax Decrease eral 'tepletion allowances; the in these hearings that the AFL- Income Present Law* New Law Amount % closing or narrowing of some CIO proposed its program to Financial institutions: The bad debt reserves, which are tax $ 3,000 0 0 0 — loop! oles that have permitted a close $16 billion in tax loop­ $ 66 100.0 deductible, are reduced for 3,500 $ 66 0 tax-escape on real estate, capi­ holes. 4.000 123 0 123 100.0 tal gains and banking proce­ As a result of the hearings, commercial banks, mutual sav­ 4,200 147 $ 28 119 80.9 dures; a new tax on founda­ the public soon learned that ings banks and savings and loan 5,000 245 140 105 42.9 tions; limits on "hobby farming" high-income Americans were associations. 7,500 578 476 102 17.7 as a tax dodge; and a minimum paying little or no taxes because Depletion and mineral pay­ 10,000 962 848 114 11.9 income tax to get at least some of special provisions in the law ments: The percentage deple­ 12,500 1,352 1,238 114 8.4 15,000 1,798 1,666 132 7.3 '1i-V revenue from presently sheltered that enables them to "shelter" tion on oil and gas is reduced ^ >-t from 27.5 to 22 percent. Sulfur 17,500 2,249 2,117 132 5.9 t income. their income against the maxi­ 150 5.4 as and uranium are also cut to 22 20,000 2,760 2,610 Included in the tax relief sec­ mum 70 percent tax. In fact, 25,000 3,848 3,680 168 4.4 ii • tions, are a three-step increase it was disclosed that the average percent. Production payments, in the personal exemption from income tax paid by those in or "carve outs," are treated as * Exclnslve of tax snrcharge. i' $600 to $750, a three-step raise high-income brackets was closer loans. to 35 percent than to 70 per­ Farm losses: Farm losses I . in the standard deduction, tax relief for single persons, and a cent. which can be offset against non- • A simplification of the tax of two favorable tax treatments. low-income allowance to relieve With the Treasury studies be­ farm income are limited gen­ court will make it possible for He may either pay his regular millions of poor families from fore them and the testimony of erally to 50 percent of non-farm any taxpayer who has $1,000 tax rate on one-half of his profit, having to shoulder any tax bur­ reform-minded organizations income. or less in taxes contested by the excluding the other half from den. such as the AFL-CIO, Congress IRS to have a review made by any tax, or he may choose the Foundations: Self-dealing be­ the tax court without the neces­ The 10 percent income sur­ concentrated its loophole clos­ tween foundations and their alternative of paying only a 25 sity of taking formal legal ac­ tax on individuals and corpora­ ing among tax provisions affect­ donors or operators is prohib­ percent tax on all of his capital tion. tions is reduced to 5 percent. ing real estate, minerals, finan- ited. An annual tax of 4 per­ gain. In either choice, the tax­ cent is levied on income; stock Of particular interest to the average wage earner and salary payer would not pay more than holdings of a foundation are a 25 percent tax regardless of limited to 50 percent of a busi­ worker, the new law provides for $9.1 billion in tax cuts, be­ his income bracket. ness. In voter registration pro­ The new law narrows these grams, foundation funds can be ginning in 1970 and becoming Tax Relief Scheciuie fully effective in 1974. Congress provisions by including the un­ 1970 1971 1972 1973 utilized if three or more founda­ taxed half of capital gains in the tions are involved, if the pro­ estimates the average tax cut Minimum Standard $1,100* $1,050* $1,000 $1,000 will be 11.7 percent. new minimum tax and by re­ Standard Deduction 13% up to 14% up to 15% up to gram is being carried out in five The tax reductions are essen­ stricting the alternative tax of 25 $1,500 $2,000 $2,000 or more states and if no one percent to the first $50,000 of Personal exemption $650 $650 $700 $750 tially those proposed by Senator it foundation provides more than capital gains. Nonetheless, capi­ (Beginning 25 percent of the funds in­ Albert Gore (D-Tenn.) and sup­ f July 1) ported by the AFL-CIO. tal gains remain a very attrac­ - volved. tive tax reduction device to Single persons No more than 20% in excess of Under the law, when fully Special provisions that would high-income individuals. that paid on joint return for same effective, taxpayers will have: n income have benefited certain corpora­ There were other areas of tions, such as Litton Industries, • A $1,000 minimum stand­ Annual Cost to consideration that could be con­ riF' Treasury Revenues -$1,441 .$4,927 -$7,269 -$9,134 Transamerica, Mobiloil, West­ ard deduction. (In millions) ern Massachusetts Electric, were • A standard deduction of sidered loophole widening, or relief or tax incentive, depend­ r!:> • * In 1970 and 1971 these amounts are actually low income allowances Inas­ stricken from the final measure. 15 percent with a maximum of much as In 1970 the amount phases out at |1 reduction for each $2 of Income An earlier provision that would ing on the recipient. 'I • above this &KUre and In 1972 the phaseout Is a |1 reduction for each $15 of $2,000. Income above this ilKure. Thereafter, there Is no phaseout. have taxed municipal bonds as • A $750 personal exemp­ • The income averaging pro­ f. part of a minimum tax while of­ tion for each dependent. vision in the law was widened fering the communities a sub­ • The present marginal tax to include capital gains. The effective January 1, and expires cial institutions and capital sidy to defray tax costs was de­ rates. effect will be to cost the treas­ completely on June 30. ITie 7 gains. leted. The percentage tax relief will ury $300 million annually. percent investment tax credit In the final measure, closing Other worthwhile provisions be greatest to those with in­ for businesses has been re­ of real estate tax loopholes will • A maximum tax of 50 per­ in the law are: comes of $15,000 and below, pealed. provide $930 million in new cent on earned income was While the new law closes or revenue; the lowering of per­ • Corporate mergers are dis­ thus providing a more equitable established. The cost will be distribution of the tax relief narrows scores of loopholes in centage depletion and the end couraged by making the interest $150 million annually. the tax law, billions of dollars to "carve outs" in oil and other on debentures taxable. This will than in the House-passed pro­ produce $40 million. posal. • Write-off for rehabilitation will continue to escape full tax­ minerals will produce $435 mil­ of low income housing will cost ation and unearned income will lion; financial institutions, $420 • Health and welfare funds The actual dollars and cents $330 million annually. continue to enjoy a privileged million; capital gains $275 mil­ of unions were relieved of an reductions under these tax cuts, position in the internal revenue lion and the minimum tax $635 arbitrary rule that would make when fully effective are shown • Of direct interest to work­ code. million. their funds taxable if more than in tables on this page. ers who must move because of As a tax reform measure— These new sources, plus a 15 percent of their income came In a non-tax area, the new their employment, the new law and that was the initial thrust variety of other areas tliat are from investment. law increases Social Security provides for $2,500 in allow­ I of the Treasury Dept. studies touched for lesser amounts, and • The deductibility of two- benefits 15 percent effective on able expenses for moves of more released early in 1969—^the the $3.3 billion that will accrue thirds of treble damages is dis­ Jan. 1. than 50 miles. Page 'Iwenly Two SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970 Down the Ways for Hawaiian Progress Jolly Roger Striking Terror Among Fishermen of Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malay­ the Malacca Strait is never easy, sia— In some comers of the even at best. Malaysian and world pirates are still real, living Indonesian waters are contigu­ dangers to be faced on a day-to- ous, and fishermen from these day basis. And the prospect is two lands often stray into each terrifying the fishermen who try other's waters—^producing inter­ to eke out a precarious existence national complications which along the long coastline of Ma­ the two nations have been at­ laysia. tempting to resolve. What is swashbucking movie From the reported incidents, fare to the rest of the world is the pirates' home bases appear frightening to these fishermen to be located in harbors in who must live on their catch Sumatra and southern Thailand. from small two or three-man But there are also suspicions that boats which are no match for some Indonesian naval or the well-armed, fast launches of marine commando craft have their attackers. been engaged in illicit opera­ Separating Sumatra from tions, despite the fact that the West Malaysia is the Malacca two countries agreed two years Strait. Here, as well as in the ago not to molest each other. South China seas on the op­ A few Indonesian patrol boats One of the largest containerships in the world, the Hawaiian Progress, is shown just before being posite coast and the waters off have actually been seized by the launched by Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Helen Delich Bentley at Bethlehem Steel's Spar­ East Malaysia, pirates have Malaysians. Last December, an row Point yard last month. The 34,700-ton vessel and her sistership, the Hawaiian Enterprise, are being operated for centuries. Indonesian marine police cor­ built without subsidies for the SlU Pacific District-contracted Matson Navigation Company and will According to Malaysia's naval poral and a member of his patrol be used by the company in its Pacific cargo service to Hawaii. The ships are 719 feet long, are capa­ boat were convicted and jailed ble of 23 knots and cost $20 million each. They have a carrying capacity of 1,000 24-ft. containers. chief. Commodore K. Thana- balasingam, more than 30 in­ for the theft of a fisherman's stances of piracy were reported nets by a court in Johore Bharu, last year, down from 93 in 1967. on the southern coast. But fishermen around the Malaysia's Premier, Timku lough' Mine Heaithr Safety Bill southern coast of western Ma­ Abdul Rahman, regards the laysia say they are reluctant to menace of piracy as still so bad report incidents for fear of that he has advised the fisher­ Voted by House; A waits Conferente reprisal the next time they put men to set up volunteer armed out to sea. Many have been too anti-piracy patrols. WASHINGTON—A "tough" food and oxygen in order to of them have been ruled ineli­ frightened to put out to sea mine health and safety bill— provide safe shelter for mine gible for compensation imder incorporating many safety prac­ again after being boarded and workers in the event of an un­ state laws. pillaged. tices which have been demand­ derground explosion. Other health provisions in­ Not only do the pirates have Three Unions Ask ed for over a century—has been For the first time, the use of clude mandatory chest X-rays the advantage of faster boats, passed by the House by an over­ open-flame lights in the under­ for all miners at company ex­ whelming vote of 389-4. pense and toilet facilities for they are often armed with ma­ Otrh on In^orteil ground passageways would be chine guns. While keeping a Since the Senate had previ­ prohibited. those who are underground for ously passed an equally "tough" an entire shift. weather eye out for the Malay­ Boitronk Goods bill, a conference between the 'Black Lung' Provisions Authority for setting up mine sian police and naval patrols, two houses is likely to result in Also, for the first time, man­ safety and health regulations they constantly watch for likely WASHINGTON—Presidents passage of the most far-reach­ datory health standards, as well would be given to the Secretary victims. Some fishermen claim of three AFL-CIO unions have ing federal job safety legislation as accident prevention stand­ of the Interior and the Secre­ they have been held for ransom called for a hdt of the increas­ in 75 years when the railway ards, are applied. Within six tary of Health, Education and in Sumatran harbors in addition ing flow of electronic goods into safety measure became law. months after the measure's en­ Welfare. This establishes a to losing their fishing nets— the United States from foreign The Federal Coal Mine actment, all coal mines would means of upgrading standards some worth thousands of dol­ countries. Health and Safety Act of 1969 be required to begin reducing without the necessity of legisla­ lars — and whatever valuable They warned in an appeal to comes almost a year after 78 the amount of respirable micro­ tive action; Congress has passed possessions they might have had Ambassador Carl J. Gilbert, miners lost their lives in a series scopic coal dust in the mine at­ such laws only three times in with them. U.S. special representative for of explosions in the No. 9 mine mosphere. These particles are 100 years. The life of the fisherman in international trade negotiations, of the Consolidated Coal Com­ recognized as the cause of the that American workers are los­ pany at Farmington, W.Va.—a dread disease known as "black- ing their jobs because of the ris­ disaster which stirred strong de­ lung," or pneumoconiosis, ing imports. mands for such legislation de­ which has been identified as a Highly Touted Real Estate The appeal was issued by spite bitter opposition from prime disabling hazard that af­ Charles H. Pillard of the Inter­ fects an alarming proportion of many segments of industry man­ national Brotherhood of Electri­ miners. agement. Can Prove Costly Disaster cal Workers, Paul Jennings of Included in the measure are A maximum level of 4.5 the Electrical, Radio and Ma­ requirements for full lighting of milligrams of fine coal dust per WASHINGTON—^The lure of buying real estate for in­ vestment purposes or future retirement has brought financial chine Workers, and Floyd E. underground work areas, as cubic meter of mine air would Smith Of the Machinists. well as cabs with supporting be established immediately, with disaster to many workers. Too often they discover that their Jennings noted that the rising arches on tracked vehicles used a drop to three milligrams set out-of-state property is under ten feet of swamp water or can flood of imports from Japan, in mines as protection against for six months after enactment. only be approached by climbing a 3,000 foot mountain or cave-ins or slides. ploughing through desert sand. Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong and . The three-miligram level had The Federal Government recently issued a reminder that Mexico has almost eliminated Another provision would ban been vigorously fought by the there is some protection for investors in the 1968 Full Dis­ U.S. domestic production in link-pin car couplers on mine National Coal Association—a closure Act on Interstate Land Sales. some segments of the industry. trains which have been identi­ leading lobby and trade group. Under the law, a buyer must be provided with a property fied as far back as the 1890s as Much of the foreign compe­ The association warned that the report that contains 19 key items about the land offered for the cause of innumerable rail­ tition is run by American firms. standard was so "unreasonable" sale, including: road accidents and deaths. Haul­ that it would force the shut­ Smith pointed out. Often the age accidents—^though relative­ down of "thousands" of mines • Facts about the distance to nearby communities over American owners bring in the ly less-publicized—^have been and lead to a national shortage paved or unpaved roads. products imder their own brand found among the prime causes of electric power. However, the Existence of liens on the property. name—effectively hiding the ot mine deaths, aft^ roof cave- United States Public Health Whether contract payments will be placed in escrow. foreign production. ins and explosions. Service had established three Availability of recreation facilities. Pillard estimated that about milligrams as a level needed to Present and proposed utility services and charges. 40,000 American workers al­ The bill calls for extensive The number of homes currently occupied. improvements in ventilation at least reduce the "black lung" ready have been displaced be­ incidence among miners. • Soil and other foundation problems in construction. cause of the imports. He said systems to carry off the explo­ • The type of title the buyer will receive. sive methane gas which causes The bill also includes a com­ that more than 50 percent of In addition, the law allows the purchaser to cancel a con­ black and white television sets so many disasters. Self-con­ pensation feature which guaran­ tract if he doesn't get a copy of the property report before tained imderground shelters for tees Federal disability benefits and 25 percent of color TV sets signing: He can also generdly revoke a contract within 48 sold in the United States this miners are required—^if deter­ of a minimum of $36 monthly hours of the signing if the report was delivered to him less mined to be technically feasible. to about 50,000 miners who are than 48 hours before the signing. year will be of foreign produc­ These would be equipped with disabled by "black lung." Most tion. January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Three

Metinwhile—Prices Continue Upward SIU WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION PLANS Cash Benefits Paid Report Period November 1, 1969 - November 30, 1969 Buying Power Continues to Decline Number of Amount Benefits Paid SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN Scholarship 13 $ 3,653.00 As Earnings Drop for Second Month Hospital Benefits 1,917 46,015.57 Death Benefits 21 50,278.00 Ihe purchasing power of Although workers in finance, physicians rose for the second Medicare Benefits 749 2,995.00 workers skidded again in No­ insurance and real estate got a consecutive month, the Labor Maternity Benefits 29 5,800.00 vember as consumer prices con­ slight increase in purchasing Department said. Medical Examination tinued to rise and average earn­ power, this was offset by de­ Increases in auto insurance Program 407 10,249.00 ings dropped for the second clines in other major industries. rates and repair prices were the Dependent Benefits 1,605 75,618.99 month in a row. Real weekly earnings for a major factors behind the ^signifi­ (Average $471.15) While gross weekly earnings worker with three dependents cant rise in transportation costs. Optical Benefits 794 10,700.06 averaged $77.81, down five- Public transportation costs rose Meal Book Benefits 51 606.00 of production and non-supervis­ Gut-Potients Benefits 4,250 33,797.90 ory workers fell 62 cents from tenths of 1 percent from Novem­ along with new cars, while gaso­ the October level, the Consumer ber 1968 and 2.3 percent below line and used car costs declined. SUMMARY OF WELFARE Price Index rose five-tenths of the record registered in Septem­ Prices of nondurable goods BENEFITS PAID 9,BA6 239,713.52 1 percent to 130.5 for the nation ber 1968. other than foods rose three- SEAFARERS' PENSION PLAN- as a whole, the Labor Depart­ The Bureau of Labor Statis­ tenths of 1 percent. Apparel BENEFITS PAID 1/454 334,284.19 ment reported. tics said that the increase in the prices, especially women's SEAFARERS' VACATION PLAN- Real spendable earnings — CPI was due mainly to higher dresses, skirts and slacks, were BENEFITS PAID 1/371 643,035.77 take-home pay expressed in prices for food, apparel and up substantially more than usual (Average $469.03) 1957-59 dollars to reflect con­ nearly all kinds of consumer for November, the BLS said. TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & sumer price changes—averaged services. Gasoline and used cars Prices of cigarettes and liquor H VACATION BENEFITS PAID 78 cents lower in November for posted the only significant de­ also showed further increases. 1 THIS PERIOD 12/671 $1,217,033.48 the worker with three depend­ clines. About 161,000 workers will ents. The November rise put all receive cost-of-living wage in­ !• V items in the index 5.8 percent creases based on the CPI jump above a year ago, BLS noted. in November. rah Food prices, which usually de­ More than 86,000 workers, / P. Stevens Ordered to Negotiate cline in November, rose seven- including 73,000 in the meat r ySjiL . tenths of 1 percent. Fresh vege­ packing industrv and another tables and eggs led the price in­ 10,000 grocery store employees With Textile Workers in Georgia crease. And meat prices were in the San Francisco area, will •f.'J " down less than usual as pork receive hourly pay increases WASHINGTON —The Na­ to abide by the law, TWUA has and members Gerald A. Brown prices failed to show their cus­ ranging from 6 to 9 cents an tional Labor Relations Board pointed out. and Sam Zagoria signed an or­ tomary seasonal drop. Restau­ hour on the basis of the six- I has ordered J. P. Stevens and An NLRB panel comprising der approving the June 6 find­ rant meals and other foods eaten month rise in the national index. Company to negotiate with the Chairman Frank W. McCulloch ings of Trial Examiner Robert away from home continued to An additional 55,000 work­ Textile Workers Union of Amer­ E. Mullin. climb, but at a pace below Oc­ ers, including 20,000 tobacco ica for a contract covering work­ Mullin found after hearing tober's record. workers, 5,000 in farm equip­ ers at its Statesboro, Ga., plant. Kayser-Roth Held testimony that the union began As a result of the November ment and 9,000 chemical work­ U ~ A majority of workers at the organizing at the Gulistan plant price increases, it cost $13.05 ers will get raises from 1 to 5 plant had signed cards authoriz­ in Georgia in January 1968, and last month for goods and serv­ cents an hour based on the ing the TWUA to bargain for Ylolentfy Remiss had by March 18 of that year ices that cost $10 in the 1957- quarterly rise. them. But the NLRB found that obtained a valid majority of 59 base period. the company resorted to the In 5-Year Fight signed cards authorizing it to About 2,350 in the Qeveland same illegal, union-busting tac­ represent Stevens employees. Nearly all types of services transit system will receive 7 tics it has used elsewhere to de­ WASHINGTGN — Kayser- The management refused to moved higher in November. The cents an hour more in January stroy the union's majority. Roth Hosiery Company's reac­ recognize the union's majority most notable increases, the BLS because of rise in the Cleveland It applied—^for the first time tion to its employees' self-or­ and insisted on an election. Then observed, were for services as­ index since May. But another in a J. P. Stevens case — the ganization drive at Dayton, it launched a campaign of in­ sociated with home ownership. 10,000 workers whose escala­ precedent upheld by the Su­ Tenn., was "violent and unlaw­ timidation, and the union lost These included mortgage costs, tion reviews are tied to the No­ preme Court last June that the ful," the National Labor Rela­ the NLRB election. The result property taxes, insurance and vember index will not receive NLRB can order a company to tions Board ruled in a refusal- was set aside because of man­ residential gas rates. adjustments because they al­ bargain with a union on the to-bargain case. agement's refusal to provide a Charges for medical care ready have received the maxi­ basis of authorization cards The ruling ended five years of list of employee names and ad­ services posted a relatively mod­ mums stipulated under their con­ when the employer's deliberate legal strife for the employees dresses, and other unlawful acts. erate advance as the fees of tract. unfair labor tactics have pre­ who wanted a union. The com­ The examiner found that vented a fair election. pany lost the economic phase "every level" of Stevens' super­ Headed for the Beach TWUA President William of its battle in December, 1968, visory hierarchy was "involved Pollock called on the company when it yielded to a seven- in numerous and continued acts to come to the bargaining table month strike and an AFL-CIO of interference." in response to the NLRB order. boycott and signed a one-year He ruled that its demand for But the Stevens chain—as it has contract with the Textile Work­ an election was "motivated not in the succession of labor law ers Union of America. by a good-faith doubt" of the cases it has lost in recent years— The NLRB upheld Examiner union's majority but rather "by served notice that it will appeal Thomas A. Ricci's findings that a rejection of the collective bar­ i, the order in the courts. Kayser-Roth laimched a cam­ gaining principle and by a de­ Si-i! TTie Statesboro case is the paign of unfair labor practices sire to gain time within which sixth successive NLRB decision after its employees filed an elec­ to destroy the union's majority." i-I' in which Stevens has been found tion petition in 1964. Mullin also reported three un­ to have violated the nation's la­ "Management representatives ion adherents were fired on pre­ h bor law in an effort to keep its threatened retaliation against texts and one job applicant was workers from organizing. employees in many ways, and barred because she was related Pollock had charged a week even discharged a number of to a union supporter. All four earlier, after the corporation's them," the examiner found. were ruled entitled to a job and fifth straight setback at the hands When the election was held, their backpay. of a U.S. Court of Appeals, that the company challenged the NLRB members said the continued defiance of the labor right of fired workers to vote, hearing record "reveals that, act by Stevens has "reached the delaying the vote count. The upon learning of the presence of proportions of a national dis­ NLRB ruled sij^ workers had the union" at the Gulistan plant, grace." been unlawfully fii ».d because of Stevens "resorted to a campaign The TWUA has been the vic­ their union activii es and two of extensive and egregious un­ tim of the company's unlawful others were fired aft 'jr the elec­ fair labor practices" which "were actions since 1963, when it be­ tion for the same re^ son, Ricci calculated to, and in fact did gan signing up new-member ap­ noted. \ dissipate" TWUA's majority. plications in Stevens' North and The board certified \ be union Since a fair and free election South Carolina plants. Not a in 1967, but when Kayser-Roth now would be "improbable if Port Agent Leon Hall listens as SlU Vice President Earl (Bull) Shepard single plant has been organized refused to bargain in good faith not impossible," the NLRB is­ congratulates veteran Seafarers Jesse Shonts, left, and Eugenio Marte nor a single contract won be­ on major issues, the workers sued its order that Stevens must upon their retirement. Shepard then presented the happy pair with cause of management's refusal struck. bargain collectively. their first SlU pension checks. Scene was at the New York SlU hall. Page Twentjr Four SEAFARERS LOG JannaiT, 1970

In nature, though, it grows to 18 inches—an excellent food fish." Even the Commission's report noted that the fish tested were found to be quite tasty, just as their ordinary, non-walking brother is. TTiroughout the South, catfish is a favorite food. Some restaurants even specialize in it. Also, catfish farming is reportedly becoming big business, especially in Arkansas and Mississippi where more than 10,000 acres are devoted to commercial rearing ponds for catfish. Catfish farms have sprung up in Florida, too, and the business seems to be Florida's walking catfish may be a delight to these children, growing. but many more Floridians consider the creature to be a pest The prospect of tasty meals, coupled with the ap­ and are trying to exterminate it. Fish is almost always white. parent impossibility of eliminating the wily walking catfish, seems to have calmed the atmosphere in Florida, although it has aroused fears in Alabama N South America and the West Indies there is a fish was to eliminate snails, he would also be elimin­ and other southern states where the creature now I fish which for generations has been venerated by ating the birds that feed on snails. has been banned by law. the natives because its skeleton resembles Christ on Another factor, disturbing to some people, was a Also, in the Federal Register of August 19 a pro­ the cross. rumor that the pale fish was a vicious animal that grew posal was published prohibiting the importation, trans­ This skeletal remains of what was commonly as long as five feet and attacked dogs and people. (In portation or buying of the walking catfish after De­ called the Crucifix-fish, was eventually identified as Africa there is a "walking" catfish that grows to this cember 31, 1969. that of a catfish. length, but it is not a ferocious beast.) However, the fish is determined to remain in Flori­ Ironically, the persecution and sacrifice connected The rumor was promptly dispelled by facts. John da, determined to survive, and Florida's natives are with the Crucifixion is reflected—at least to a sym­ W. Woods, chief of the Fisheries Division of the Game seemingly resigned to the facts of self-preservation, bolic degree—by certain brothers of this catfish. and Fresh Water Fish Commission, said Florida's not only for themselves, but for all species of life. These are the "walking" catfish of Florida. Be­ "walking" catfish averages only 15" to 17" though As Woods said, the "walking" catfish has covered lieved to be the first such fish in the United States, some have grown to 24". He also noted that the fish such a large area now, eradication seems impossible. their habits have made them the target of mass probably decided to make Florida its home some Floridians can also take comfort in a situation com­ persecution. The analogy with the Crucifix is some­ three to five years ago after walking off from a trop­ parable to the walking catfish dilemma that occurred what diluted, however, since the fish decided not to ical fish dealer's pond. some years ago among the dogfish population. sacrifice themselves. Instead, their will to survive is Aside from the fish's desire for local foods, scien­ In his book, "A History of Fishes," J. R. Norman so strong that they have thus far frustrated all at­ tists also complained about the uncontrollable nature describes how the animal was becoming a menace to tempts to exterminate them. of the animal. Biologist Vernon Ogilvie, who also fisheries, but was found nearly impossible to extermin­ When their water is poisoned, they simply walk works for the Commission, attested to the extreme ate or even decrease in numbers. It was then decided out of it and search for a more suitable place to swim. difiSculty of managing a fish that will not stay in the to change the dogfish's unpleasant-sounding name to When hundreds of them are killed en masse, and water. an appealing one more likely to sell in local markets. thousands more are used as specimens, they refuse to He not only helped write the walking catfish re­ He tecame flake in England, the greyfish in Canada become discouraged. They just work a little harder port for the Commission, but placed two of the crea­ and the United States, and the see-aal in Germany. at propagating. However, the "where" and "how" of tures in his home aquarium. "If I give them a chance," Thus, what was once a threatening creature, now is this unique struggle for survival are still unanswered he explained, "they jump out and come into the sought after as a popular food fish. questions. living room. This fish even avoids a net, so you have to As a matter of fact, a certain species of catfish— Even with natural odds against them, the walk­ chase it down to capture it." once unmarketable because of its u^y head and tough ing catfish have defied the inevitable. They were pre­ Handling the walking catfish is virtually impossible. skin—was also changed into a selling product. Its dominantly albinos when first discovered in Florida Strong and slippery, the fish can jump four feet out head and skin were simply removed for market sale and therefore should have been subject to heavy at­ of the water while heading in a definite direction. It and its name was changed from "wolffish" to Rock tack by other fish because their pale skin was so has also been observed that when put into a tank Salmon. _ noticeable. But fellow creatures tend to avoid them. with native and exotic fish, the'powerful creature is This catfish, rechristened by enterprising fishmorT Even the vicious piranha stays away. discreetly avoided. gers, is only one of the walking catfish's many Why is his will to live so strong? The answer may Disquieted by unexplained facts, some Floridians brothers. In Central and South America alone there precede man's appearance on earth. Numerous evolu­ came to view the unsuspecting catfish as a definite evil are nine families of catfish. tionists believe that human existence began with sea and decided it must be eliminated. Catfish are extremely diversified creatures. Some creatures whose courage and fortitude moved them For example, it was reported that authorities in swim upside down; some have no eyes. And like their to leave the water and try life on land. And Florida's Broward County raided a fish farm and destroyed 327 "walking" brother in Florida, their will to live is walking catfish has often displayed his willingness to walking catfish! Meanwhile, some 3,000 more of the strong. try solid ground when water isn't agreeable. fish were collected and used for research by the State In time scientists hope to know more about the Citizens have s^n them walking on the ground in Fisheries Commission. habits of Florida's walking catfish. Despite the original Palm Beach and Broward Counties as far as a mile As more and more walking catfish were killed, an inhospitality, the creature will stay anyway, and with from water. Also, scientists have observed that when associate editor of the Miami Herald was moved to his will, ingenuity and "good taste," he may eventually the deadly toxicant, rotenone, is placed in their water, term the slaughter a "witch hunt." He quoted another prove a big asset to Florida. Of course, he is still a the fish will walk out. editor stating that "the species is one of the most at­ somewhat unstable commodity since you never know Seen climbing up an incline as steep as 75 feet, the tractive in tropical aquariums, where it remains small. when he'll pick up and walk away. fish uses his strong pectoral fins to crawl along the ground. And when he decides to stop crawling, he stands up and proceeds to flip and flop forward in any chosen direction. He can survive outside water from four up to 24 hours if the ground is moist. After a scientific report last year on the creature— technically classified as Clarias batrachus—^biologists and Floridian residents became alarmed that the him- gry walking catfish would destroy desirable local fish. The report found that the creature dines on shrimp, snails, tadpoles, crayfish, and even clams. Furthermore, there was concern that the walking catfish mi^t ix>ssibly upset the whole balance of na­ ture. For example, one biologist said that if the cat­ Jranarr, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Fiye

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IFEBOAT TRAINING at the Harry L Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point—approved by the U. S. Coast Guard and rated as good as training avail­ able anywhere in the country—^this month qualified 64 more entry rating trainees for their lifeboat endorsements. 1 « The comprehensive course of instruction r includes classroom work as well as a mini­ V mum of 30 hours of practical training in the boats. All trainees become thoroughly fa­ |1 * miliar with all lifeboat commands, and every trainee is tested on his ability to command the boat, as well as demonstrating his com­ petence in handling the oars. iTi' P CLASS 35—(Front row l-r): Instructor Paul McGahar^i, Wayne Ard, David McGarrity, f ' ff * Tommie Vines, Frank Kubicz, Frank Rotolo. (Back row l-r): Samuel Witt, Charles Ha- man, Robert Baucum, Graham Shepard, Leslie Myers, Michael Moore. (Kneeling l-r): John Merckling, Eduard Lasso. - Trainees all got high marks on their examinations. vj! v' HARRY LUNDEBERG SCWOOLOfSLJW,irv,l,,i PIN€y POINT. MP. CLASS 33—(Kneeling l-r): Keith Bossard, George Schaefer. (Front row l-r): Norris LIF[ BOAT CLASS fU W Coates, C. Moseley, Robert Breech, David Corbett, John McKinney, Mario Roulhac, William McKnight, Instructor Paul. McGaharn. (Back row l-r): Earl Starkey, Kim Land, George Warren, Woodie Guthrie. In the background is the historic Ambrose Lightship.

If CHARLES 5. ZIMMERMAN

CLASS 32—(Kneeling l-r): Roy Reed, Paul Colgan. (Front row): Instructor Paul McGa­ harn. Vincent Cortellacci, Jonathan Honeycutt, Jon Bove, Thomas Stanford, Gary Archambeault, Rodney Engle, Jimmie Hastings, William Jones. (Back row): Henry Oakes, Craig Williams, Rich­ ard Burkhart, Patrick Roberts, John Gillis, Den­ nis D. Robertson, Gerald Hamrac. Trainees all passed their examination with high marks.

CLASS 34—(Kneeling l-r): Charles Rodriques, Joseph Stevens. (Front row): Instructor Paul McGaharn, David Lohner, Larry Thomas, D. Robertson, Frank Stiles, Ronald Frugia, John Peavy, Sam Guthrie, Douglas Gerber, Michael Falls, William Moore. (Back row): S. Schnapel, .' Willam Posey, Robert Warren, Thomas Tharpe, Frank Hayes, Eric Witte, Timothy Davis, Paul Dillon, Ronnie Simpkins. Class posed along­ side HLSS Training Ship Charles S. Zimmerman. Page Twenty Six SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970

Labor Department Told: Title No Substitute for Pay, Especially at Overtime Rate Randy Cauthern, born Octo­ Anthony Lc^r, bom No­ Raquel Yeazie, bom Octo­ ber 2, 1969, to Seafarer and vember 17, 1969, to Seafarer ber 29, 1969, to Seafarer and WASHINGTON—A title on visors from the legal require­ Mrs. Curtis Cauthern, New Or­ and Mrs. Collie Loper, Jr., Mo­ Mrs. Qirtis Veazie, Houston, the door may get you a rag on ment for overtime pay is $150 leans, La. bile, Ala. Texas. the floor. But unless it means a week, and the minimum stand­ ^ — more money in the paycheck, ard for professionals should be Catalina Montdro, bom June Jennifer Neibert, born No­ Kimberiy Register, bom Oc­ you're not an executive, the $175. 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. vember 2, 1969, to Seafarer tober 28, 1969, to Seafarer and AFL-CIO maintained in a state­ It is noted that the average Teofilo Monteiro, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Richard H. Neibert, Mrs. James R. Register, Wil­ ment to the Labor Department. non-supervisory production Pa. Hayward, Wisconsin. mington, N. C. The Labor Department is worker in manufacturing makes ^ currently reviewing the salary more than $129 a week. Even a vt> $150 wage cutoff for supervisors Todd Frankovitch, bom No­ Lisa Jean Roach, born No­ Luis Ortiz, bom October 10, test it applies to "executives" vember 5, 1969, to Seafarer and vember 6, 1969, to Seafarer and "professionals" to deter­ would be a differential of only 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vin- 17 percent, and much smaller Mrs. John G. Frankovitch, and Mrs. Edward J. Roach, cente Ortiz, Bay St. Louis, Miss. mine if they are exempt from Rapid River, Mich. Orange, Texas. overtime pay requirements of for establishments where wages the Fair Labor Standards Act. are above average. i/ — vt^ Lauretta Ann Beard, bora At present — under regula­ Likewise, it said, even start­ Consnela Guthrie, bom No­ Ann Marie Dickens, bom November 17, 1969, to Seafarer November 5, 1969, to Sea­ tions last changed in 1963—no ing rates for professionals with vember 13, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. David R. Beard, Hous­ farer and Mrs. Merle C. Dick­ one making less than $100 a no experience these days aver­ and Mrs. Gary H. Guthrie, Pi­ ton, Texas. nellas, Park, N.Y. ens, Taylor, Mich. week, regardless of his super­ age above $175 a week, with the i visory responsibilities, is exempt average for experienced employ­ Teresa Ong, bom November Kala Francis, bom October Aldero Amison, bom Decem­ from the wage-hour law as an ees much higher. 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 4, 1969, to Seafarer and "executive." Ching S. Ong, San Francisco, Sidney S. Francis, New Or­ Mrs. Craig S. Amison, Beckley, And no one making less than Calif. leans, La. W. Virginia. $115 a week can be excluded as (b-Job bi/wies a professional. ^ —-i/— Persons making above that Jnlie Kidd, born September hfichael Chatelain, bom Oc­ Erica Kayser, bom December Coatimie at Mgh 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. tober 27, 1969, to Seafarer and amount aren't necessarily ex­ 2. 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. cluded. They have to meet job Gerald R. Kidd, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Qayon P. Chatelain, Jr., Lloyd B. Kayser, Brooklyn, For Setoad Year New Orleans, La. description tests that demon­ i N.Y. strate that their principal work Robert Balog, bom Novem­ WASHINGTON — On-the- is supervision or that they meet ber 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Daniel Snrmio, bom to Sea­ job accidents in 1968 continued the definition of professional. Mrs. Robert Balog, Stockton, farer and Mrs. Herminio Ser­ Christopher Moff^, bom at the 1967 rate of 14 disabling Calif. rano, Toa Baja, Puerta Rico. March 30,1969, to Seafarer and Even if they do, of course, injuries per million hours Mrs. Henry C. Moffett, Dodson, they can still be paid overtime worked in manufacturing — the —4^— Louisiana. William Lotz, bom August Cvnthia Rhodes, bom No­ under union contract require­ highest level since 1952, the 26, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. vember 10. 1969, to Seafarer —\3>— ments or by agreement of the Labor Department reported. William J. Lotz, Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Jack B. Rhodes, Balti­ Ramtm Rodriguez, bom No­ employer. But the employer Preliminary data from the Bu­ i more, Md. vember 18, 1969, to Seafarer isn't required by law to pay the reau of Labor Statistics showed Rayma E. Carlo, born No­ and Mrs. Rafael Rodriguez, Rin- time-and-one-half rate. worsened rates in 12 of 21 ma­ vember 5, 1969, to Seafarer and Jasminda Navarro, bom No­ con, Puerto Rico. The Labor Department agrees jor industry groups. Five groups Mrs. Rafael Carlo, El Senorial, vember 13, 1969, to Seafarer that no real executive these days had lower rates and four were is paid as little as $100 a week, unchanged. Rio Puedras, P. R. and Mrs. Alfredo Navarro, Allison Sanford, bom Decem­ Brooklyn, N. Y. nor are professionals hired at The largest increases in work- —^i> ber 4, 1969, to Seafarer and $115. Lila Corey, born August 16, Mrs. William R. Sanford, Mid­ injury rates for the year were in 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel Rodriguez Garcia, dle Village, N.Y. So it has proposed raising the the food, stone, clay, glass and Larry W. Corey, Bay Minette, Jr.. born September 15, 1969, pay requirement to $130 for ex­ textile industries. Biggest de­ Ala. to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel ecutives and $150 for profes­ creases in rates were in ord­ Rodriguez, New York, N. Y. Daniel Bell, bom September sionals. nance, lumber, rubber and pe­ 19, 1969, to i^afarer and Mrs. That's still too low, the AFL- troleum refining industries. Robert H. Bell, Pensacola, CIO told the department's Wage The frequency of injuries in Rona*d Morgan, bom No­ Florida. vember 19, 1969, to Seafarer and Hour and Public Contracts contract construction, which has Divisions. and Mrs. Richard A. Morgan. <1> been declining in recent years, Santa Maria, California. Luk DeJesus, born December In a 12-page submission, the rose from 26.7 in 1967 to 26.9 Joseph Evans 10, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. federation documented its argu­ in 1968, BLS reported. The —— Guillermo DeJesus, Dorado, ment that the lowest level that greatest increase in this area was Please contact the Welfare Antbonv Davk, bom Novem­ Puerto Rico. should be set to exempt super­ in heavy construction. counter at SIU headquarters in ber 17. 1969, to Seafarer and Brooklyn as soon as possible. A Mrs. Lewis A. Davis, Redding, check is being held there for California. you. At Journey's End Daniel Kidd, born September David Bronstein 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. A check is being held for you Gerald R. Kidd, Baltimore, Md. at the Welfare counter in SIU — headquarters in Brooklyn. Juan Sandoval, Jr., born June Please contact the counter as 21, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. soon as possible. Juan M. Sandoval, Jarrettsville, —— Md. Benjamin Freeman vt Your sister, Mrs. C. A. Hunt, Harriet Beck, bom Novem­ asks that you contact her as ber 18, 1969, to Seafarer and soon as possible at 239 North Mrs. Arthur Beck, Hayward, Warren Avenue, Brockton, Califomia. Massachusetts. Deborah Claudio, bora De­ cember 6, 1969, to &afarer and Bill Schonweiler Mrs. Otilio J. Claudio, Guanica, Please contact Steve Cough- P. R. Ian at 564 Esplanade Boule­ ^ vard, Pacifica, California 94044. Bruce Franck, born August —4/— 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. R^h J. Smifli Lewis H. Francis, Sutherlin, Va. Your wife, Betty Louise, is — ^ anxious to hear from you. Please Luke Arvanites, born Sep­ contact her at 2701 Kline Road, tember 25, 1969, to Seafarer After completing a smooth run to Yokohama, Japan, Seafarers relaxing aboard the Richwood (Richwood Jacksonville 16, Florida, as soon and Mrs. John Arvanites, Hous­ S.S. Co.), sent this photo to the LOG. From left to right are: Chief Mate William R. Home, AB Guy as possible. ton, Texas. E. Archie, OS Thomas J. Thiel, Bos'n Ed (Rocky) Adams and Earl Adams of deck maintenance department. ^ ^ January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Seven

No green money will be issued Arabia. Otherwise, they cannot steward requests that a food licensed crew quarters without Brown. Edwin M. Ghristian was for the draw in Vietnam, the go ashore in case of illness. A plan representative meet this the presence of the owners of elected to serve as new ship's crew of the Sca- vote of thanks was given Yoko­ ship upon its arrival in the the subjects and the occupants delegate. J. S. MitcheU is deck train Louisiana hama SIU Patrolman Ed Morris States. Despite the food short­ of quarters and personal effects. delegate, David A. Jones, en­ (Hudson Water­ for settling all beefs aboard ship age, a vote of thanks was given gine delegate, served as meeting ways) was in­ and for bringing a box of new the steward department for a —4/— clerk, and Theodore T. Harris 'I" formed by Ship's books for the ship's library. job well done under the cir­ Ship's Delegate Edwin M. is steward delegate. V Delegate James Meeting Secretary Elliott re­ cumstances. Painting is also Gbristian reported to the meeting C. Northcott, ports. The steward department 1 badly needed at various spots aboard the Buck- who also pointed also received a vote of thanks on the ship. Ship's Delegate eye Atlantic Seafarers aboard the Antinous Hall for a very good Thanksgiving Frank Rodriguez, Jr. will re­ (Buckeye) that (Waterman) were told by the w a matter the Un­ dinner. J. Haines was elected quest that the Port Agent board he had received captain that they ion could not control. The draw deck delegate; C. M. Crooks the ship in Yokohama to take assurances from could go ashore will be in piastres at 118 to the is engine delegate and H. Puss- care of accumulated beefs. J. S. the captain that while the ship dollar, A vote of thanks to the ley, steward delegate. '^owan is deck delegate; J. H. all crew quarters was bunkering steward department was re­ Heifer, engine delegate and G. . would be painted for about two corded by Meeting Secretary F. Aboard the Del Alba (Delta), M. Dias, steward delegate. hours in the Ca- Feridns and pending re- J. Hall. No beefs were reported Meeting Secretary L. D. Groom, ^ pairs made. r w nal Zone but from department delegates. Jr. reports a Inside rooms aboard the Nevertheless, Meeting Secretary flthat no boat Meeting chairman was Jack hole found in Afoundria (Sea-Land) are to be service would be Gharles Ferkins discloses, there McFhanl Kennedy. Engine delegate is the ship's hull ^ insulated, Meet- is some doubt as to the safe con­ provided at com­ Lorie Christmas; Raymond by the No. 4 ^ing Secretary F. dition of the ship. The vessel pany expense. One oiler was Froux is steward delegate. hatch at the 14- R. Kaziukewicz was adrift for two days in the demoted to day worker. Meet­ foot level below j w r it e s. Ben Mexican Gulf and has a history ing Secretary James R. McFhauI Difficulties encountered by the water line fViencr, the new of problems with water, lights, writes, and Ship's Delegate Mcl- Seafarers in Arabian ports were and another by j bosun, brought fans, leaking engine room boil­ vin Moore says he will take up discussed aboard Groom the No. 1 hatch ; this about and ers and bad ice boxes. During the matter with the Patrolman. the Transeastem at the 15-foot the chief en­ the previous trip, problems with Otherwise a good trip was re­ Water­ level also below the water (Hudson Kaziukewicz gineer has or­ the evaporator caused the ship ported, with model behavior by ways). At the line. Both were quickly patched dered materials, to go on water rationing. The the erew and everyone happy. meeting, with up with cement. The ship left which include polyurethane chief engineer states that a new The TV set which was bought Ship's Delegate Saigon with a critical shortage foam, three-quarter-inch ply­ evaporator has been installed by 20 crewmembers was raffled W. H. Butts, Jr. of food. It was reported at the wood and tile covering. Dele­ but is not as good as the old one off at the meeting and Seafarer in the chair, a meeting, chaired by William gates are: Harold Moody, deck; and advises the wise and sparing Gerald Edwards was the winner. EUiott motion was Eschuk, Jr., that the chief Bernardino Rivera, engine and use of water. Joseph Zeloy, Edwards presented it to the ship made by J. steward has a beef about the Michael Boris, steward. The meeting chairman, moved for for use by the unlicensed men. Haines and seconded by M. B. master's refusal to buy fresh SIU patrolman has advised the six month articles for ships on Delegates were Sheppard Moses, Elliott for passports or visas to provisions when they are ob­ chief mate not to undertake any the Persian Gulf run only. The deck; A. G. MDne, engine and be issued to Seafarers sailing to tainable in various ports. The search and seizure action in un- motion was seconded by Walter G. T. Aquino, steward. Underage Children •' lllegallyEmployed By Sidney Margolius It is difficult to imagine such an industry council telling con­ In Perilous Jobs Working families didn't get much help and consideration in sumers not to buy sugar-coated cereals because they are 45-percent WASHINGTON — Federal their struggle with present high food prices from the White House sugar, or watered "fruit drinks" or flavored rice that comes to $1 wage-hour investigators found Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health. a pound when you figure out the real cost. 11,273 children illegally em­ The mueh-publieized conferenee early in Deeember was notice­ Where nutritional and shopping information is really most ployed during the 1969 fiscal ably dominated by food corporation executives. Many were from needed and useful is at the point of sale, which means right on the year, some of them in hazard­ companies that had bitterly fought "truth in paekaging" and other package label. ous occupations with high acci­ eonsumer proteetion, sueh as General Foods Corporation, MeCor- Most urgent need is to require that labels state the percentages dent rates. mick Company, Campell Soup Company, and the meat paekers. of each ingredient in the product. Low-income families often tend The investigations, which Just as shoeking were the attitudes of some of the U.S. Agrieul- to buy products that seem cheap like frankfurters and lunch meats, reached only a small portion of ture Department representatives at the eonference. They sided unaware that these usually have 30-percent fat, 10-percent water establishments covered by the with the businessmen in fighting off proposals aimed at redueing and thus only contain 60 percent of the higher-quality nutrients. Also, working mothers often buy TV dinners and similar ready- Fair Labor Standards Act, priees. turned up 10,024 under-age The president of Campbell was the chairman of one of the most to-eat foods without realizing that these provide only about half youngsters employed in non- important panels affecting your pocketbook, that on staple foods. the meat or other protein food recommended for a normal serving, farm establishments and 1,249 McCormick was represented on several panels. McCormick is the and are filled out with inexpensive low-nutrition ingredients. children illegally employed on company that invited the House Commeree Committee to see how Nor can a mother who thinks frozen chicken pot pies seem farms. "difficult" it would be to make standard-size packages. That reasonable really know, under present labeling, that these contain Of the non-farm group, 5,234 "demonstration" helped kill the standardized-weights provision only 14-percent chicken meat; that canned beef stew really is only were 16 or 17-year-olds work­ of the original paekaging bill, which would have made it easier 12-percent meat, that "Noodles with Chicken" is only 9-percent ing at hazardous jobs where the for you to compare values. chicken; that ready-to-eat fish cakes which look cheap contain minimum employment age is General Foods is the company whose then chairman wrote that only about 60 percent of the protein value of a standard home 18. "Let's Keep Politics Out of the Pantry" article in Look maga­ recipe. The remaining 4,790 were zine when the packaging bill was under consideration. The article It is noticeable that the nutritional quality of American diets under the minimum age of 16 argued that the public eats "so well and so conveniently for so has been going down in a period of relative affluence, even as the for full-time employment in little." Bet you didn't know you did. marketing and use of such low-nutrition food products has in­ non-hazardous jobs or under Some of the recommendations that came out of the eonference creased dramatically. the age 14 minimum for em­ were still useful. Many of those dealing with the food problems One of the industry-dominated panels at the conference said ployment outside of school of the poor stressed the immediate need to expand food-stamp and that the main purpose of food labels is to "provide information hours in permitted occupations. other emergency programs. The fact is that some 25 million that will promote its use." But what consumers want is labels that On the farms, the violations Americans have incomes so low that they may have difficulty give them niore information on what's really in the box. were found equally among chil­ getting enough to eat in this winter of high food prices. It was also remarkable that at a conference concerned with dren of migrant workers and But many of the recommendations were simply for more educa­ food and nutrition problems, held in a time of severe inflation, local farm children. tion in nutrition. practically nothing was said about the high prices of food. Giving Forty-seven percent. of the This is dodging the real problems, of course. While nutritional food stamps to the poor is all right with the industry. That means children found working on education is desirable, no amount of "education" really can take the manufacturers and stores sell more products. But it also means farms during school hours were the place of more reasonable prices. Low-income people already that the public is subsidizing, and even perpetuating, high food in the 10-13 age bracket, 38 are better buyers than middle-income and richer people. They prices. percent were 14 or 15, and 15 buy more calories and more protein and other nutrients for the The plain fact is that food prices are too high. Certainly they percent were under 10 years. dollar than other income groups, as shown by U.S. Agriculture are too high in comparison to the traditional spread from farm to A majority of the children Department studies. market. Farmers used to get 50 cents of the retail food dollar, and illegally employed on farms— One of the food-industry panels at the conference even made distribution took 50 cents. In recent years farmers have gotten 59 percent—were enrolled in its major recommendation a proposal that the food industry only 37 to 40 cents, while distribution has taken 60 to 63 cents. school grades below normal for establish a "Food Council of America" to tell people how to shop Reducing the marketing margin to the former 50-50 ratio alone their age. for food. could reduce present food prices as much as 20 percent. Page Twenty Eight SEAFARERS LOG Jannary, 197d SEATRAINMAINE (Hudson Water­ ROBIN HOOD (Moore-McCor- SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrainl, TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Water­ PAIRISLE (Pan-Oceanic Tank­ ways), December 14—Chairman, Ed mack), December 17—Chairman, J. November 16—Chairman, Prank A. ways), November 30 — Chairman, ers), November 16—Chairman, Fred Lane; Secretary, Sam W. McDonald; Samsel; Secretary, Aussie Shrimp- Smith; Secretary, James W. Thomas; William H. Butts, Jr.; Secretary, A. Olson; Secretary, S. T. ^^ales; Ship's Delegate, E. Lane; Deck Del­ ton; Ship's Delegate, J. W. Samsel; Deck Delegate, M. H. Jones; Engine M. B. Elliott; Ship's Delegate, Wil­ Ship's Delegate, Fred A. Olson; egate, Robert Myers; Engine Dele­ Deck Delegate, Leonardo A. Pelin; Delegate, Clyde L. Van Epps; Stew­ liam H. Butts, Jr.; Engine Delegate, Deck Delegate; W. E. Thompson; gate, J. Sommer; Steward Delegate, Engine Delegate, W. J. Tate; Stew­ ard Delegate, James Temple. $36.00 C. M. Crooks. Discussion held re­ Engine Delegate, A. R. Brania; William Lennox. Some disputed OT ard Delegate, L. Franklin. Vote of in ship's fund. Some disputed OT garding amendments to constitution. Steward Delegate, P. L. Diamond. in deck and engine departments. thanks was extended to the stew­ in deck department. Disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks was extended to Ship's committee requests that a Motion was made to have patrolman ard department for the outstanding Patrolman Ed Morris who settled all settle grievances before payoff. food and service during the voyage. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), No­ food plan representative be sent to beefs in Yokosuka. Vote of thanks the ship at payoff. $19.25 in ship's fund. Exceptionally vember 2—Chairman, Manuel Land- was also extended to the steward good crew on board. ran; Secretary, Harris L. Bennett; SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson department for the fine Thanksgiv­ TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ Ship's Delegate, Herbert Leake. ing Day Dinner. Motion was made Waterways), November 30—Chair­ $10.00 in ship's fund. Patrolman to ways), November 30—Chairman, D. man, J. Kennedy; Secretary, P. DEL SUD (Delta), November 30— to have passports or visas issued to Stiner; Secretary, J. Prestwood; Chairman, Jack D. Callaway; Secre- be contacted regarding various Hall; Ship's Delegate, James C. minor beefs. seamen going to Arabia, so they can Ship's Delegate, Jack Williams; En­ Northcott; Engine Delegate, L. t.ary, Billy Russell; Sliip's Delegate, go ashore in case of illnese. gine jyelegHte, Jackie R. Hall; Christmas; Steward Delegate, Ray­ K. K. Binemanis; Deck Delegate, Steward Delegate, Joseph T. Whal- Prank B. Kettchman; Engine Dele­ AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land), Novem­ mond Proux. No beefs and no dis­ ber 9—Chairman, None; Secretary, en. $22.37 in ship's fund. Some dis- puted OT reported by department gate, Oscar Pigueroa; Steward Del­ , puted OT in deck department. Vote egate, Leroy Rinker. Disputed OT P. R. Kaziukewicz; Deck Delegate, STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), delegates. Vote of thanks to the Harold Moody; Engine Delegate, December 14 — Chairman, W. D. of thanks to the steward depart­ steward department for a job well in engine and steward department. ment for a job well done. Vote of thanks was extended to the Bernardino Rivera; Steward Dele­ Bushong; Secretary, L. Ceperiano. done. gate, Michael Bern. $52.69 in ship's $70.00 in ship's fund. Pew hours steward department for a job well STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), done. fund. No beefs were reported by disputed OT in deck department, GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), De­ department delegates. otherwise everything is running November 2—Chairman, W. Robin­ cember 16—Chairman, Sven Stock- smoothly with no beefs. son; Secretary, Tony Caspar; Ship's marr; Secretary, J. M. Davis; Ship's OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land), Decem­ Delegate, William L. Robinson; Delegate, S. Stackman; Deck Dele­ November 2—Chairman, T. J. White; ber 5—Chairman, None; Secretary, Deck Delegate, William Giron, Jr.; gate, P. E. Clay, Jr.; Engine Dele­ Secretary, J. J. Doyle. Discussion P. R. Kaziukewicz; Ship's Delegate, Engine Delegate, J. W. Allen; Stew­ gate, Albert S. Verwald; Steward NOONDAY (Waterman), Decem­ ard Delegate, P. J. Johnson. $13.05 held regarding constitutional Gerald Corelli; Deck Delegate, Har­ ber 2—Chairman, Jose Ortiguerra; in ship's fund. No beefs were re­ Delegate, Jose Velazquez. Some dis­ changes. Motion made that the pen­ old Moody. $63.69 in ship's fund. Secretary, Thomas 0. Rainey; Ship's puted OT in engine and steward sion plan be based on 20 years in Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ported by department delegates. departments. Vote of thanks to the Delegate, Jose Ortiguerra; Deck Union and 12 years sea time. $6.80 ment. Repairs needed in all de­ Delegate, B. G. Shultz; Engine Del­ steward department, especially the in ship's fund and $110.00 in movie partments. No beefs. Vote of thanks STEEL ENGINEER (Isthmian), baker, for exceptional Thanksgiving egate, Fred Dorney. Some disputed December 7—ChairmaiK J. Bayes, fund. No beefs were reported by was extended to the steward de­ OT in engine department to be xycscciliuci I Day dinner. department delegates. partment for a job well done. Jr.; Secretary, Angel Se_da; SJiip's taken up with boarding patrolman. Delegate, J. Beyes, Jr.; Deck Dele­ele- BUCKEYE ATLANTIC (Buckeye), TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Wa­ General discussion held regarding gate, Leonard C._ Walbergj En^neijrine October 27—Chairman, Joseph Ze- DEL ALBA (Delta), November 23 terways), November 16—Chairman, the preparation of food. Delegate, Warren M. LaPrelle; loy; Secretary, Charles Perkins; —Chairman, W. Eschuck, Jr.; Secre­ William H. Butts, Jr.; Secretary, Steward Delegate, James T. Myers. Ship's Delegate, E. M. Christian; tary, L. D. Croom, Jr.; Ship's Dele­ M. B. Elliott; Ship's Delegate, Wil­ $11.50 in ship's fund. No beefs. Deck Delegate, J. S. Mitchell; En­ gate, Prank Rodriquez, Jr.; Deck liam H. Butts, Jr., Engine Delegate, CALMAR (Calmar), December 22 Everything is running smoothly. gine Delegate, David A. Jones; Delegate, J. B. Cowan; Engine Dele­ V. C. Crooks. Discussion held re­ —Chairman, Chester lannoli; Sec­ Steward Delegate, Theodore T. Har­ gate, J. H. Heifer; Steward Dele- garding blowers and fans. Insuffi­ retary, William Rose; Ship's Dele­ INGER (Reynolds Metal), De­ ris. Various repairs needed aboard rate, C. M. Diass. $15.00 in ship's cient number of fans aboard. Pa­ gate, Edward J. Broadus; Deck Del­ cember 7—Chairman, James Mann; ship. Matter discussed with Captain. 'und. No disputed OT. Pood beef. trolman to be contacted regarding egate, Melvin Knickman; Engine Secretary, Roland Herbert; Ship's Ship's delegate will request that port much needed repairs. Vote of Delegate, - Thomas E. Prazier; Delegate, J. T. Mann; Deck Dele­ agent board ship upon arrival in gate, B. Riddle; Engine Delegate, SUMMIT (Sea-Land), December thanks was extended to the stew­ Steward Delegate, Jacob R. Gnagey, Yokohama to square away beefs. ard department for a job well done. Jr. No beefs and no disputed OT. B. R. Small; Steward Delegate, 13—Chairman, Walter Gustavson; Guillermo Martinez. Some disputed Secretary, Richard Williams; Ship's OT in deck and engine departments. Delegate, Walter Gustavson; Deck Delegate, Calvin DeSilva; Engine PANAMA (Sea-Land), December Delegate, Sandy Seabrooks; Steward 7—Chairman, John G. Spuron; Sec­ Delegate, William A. Hamling, Jr. retary, Ralph C. Mills; Deck Dele­ $29.40 in ship's fund. One man gate, Steve Hiner; Engine Delegate, missed ship in New Jersey. No beefs John Thompson; Steward Delegate, were reported by department dele­ John P. Fund. No beefs were re­ gates. ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the ANTINOUS (Waterman), Decem­ steward department for a job well ber 12—Chairman, Melvin Moore; done. Secretary, James R. McPhaul; Deck Delegate, Morris Sheppard; Engine TRENTON (Sea-Land), December Delegate, A. G. Milne; Steward 15—ClMirman, D. I. Butts: Secre­ Delegate, G. T. Aquino. Good trip so tary, C. DeJesus; Ship's Delegate, far. Expect good payoff. $12.25 in D. I. Butts; Deck Delegate, John ship's fund. H. Oliver; Engine Delegate, T. P. Delaney; Steward Delegate, Ken­ MARYMAR (Calmar), December neth Bowman. Discussion held re­ 14—Chairman, T. Drobins: Secre­ garding pension plan. Most of the tary, T. A. Jackson; Ship's Delegate, repairs have been taken care of. T. Drobins; Deck Delegate, Robert No beefs reported by department P. Mackert; Engine Delegate, John delegates^ O'Toole. No beefs and no disputed OT.

CANTON VICTORY (Columbia), October 19—Chairman, C. P. Just: STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), No­ COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Serv­ STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Special Services Secretary, M. "L. Leache: Ship's vember 23—Chairman, Manuel Land- ice), November 4—Chairman, H. December 7—Chairman, William D. Delegate, C. P. Just; Deck Delegate, ron; Secretary, H. L. Bennett; Ship's Helert; Secretary, L. E. Wing; Bushong; Secretary, L. Ceperiano. M. P. Kramer; Engine Delegate, Irv­ Delegate, Herbert Leake; Deck Del­ Ship's Delegate, Joseph Hall; Deck No beefs were reported by depart­ ing Putterman; Steward Delegate, egate, Prank Gutienez; Engine Del­ Delegate, W. Hunter; Engine Dele- ment delegates. Everything is run­ Offered in Dayton H. Knuchles. $10.00 in ship's fund. egate, Vernon L. Stieberg; Steward ate, Emmett A. Connell; Steward ning smoothly. No beefs. Everything is running Delegate, Mario Nabasco. $10.00 in Dlelegate, Joseph Hall. No beefs smoothly. ship's fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ were reported by department dele­ tended _ to the steward department gates. Everything is running BAYLOR VICTORY (Victory Car­ By Fire Fighters for a job well done. The steward smoothly. riers), December 26 — Chairman, BETHFLOR (Bethlehem), Novem­ thanked the ship's delegate and the Thomas H. Hold; Secretary, Stan DAYTON, Ohio — Union ber 16—Chairman, Joseph Michael; crew for their co-operation during Zygarewski; Ship's Delegate, Thom­ fire fighters here are doing more Secretary, Vernon Douglas; Deck the trip. COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia), as H. Hatt; Deck Delegate, James Delegate, Jerry W. Blan; Engine November 30—Chairman, Kenneth Higgins; Steward Delegate, Emanuel than putting out fires and sav­ Delegate, Hector L. Duarte; Stew­ STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Roberts; Secretary, Thomas Ulisse; Lowe. $3.00 in ship's fund. No beefs ing people from burning build­ ard Delegate. Lorenzo Rinaldi. Some November 16—Chairman, Anthony Ship's Delegate, Kenneth Roberts. were reported by department dele­ disputed OT in deck department. Torsado; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez; $3.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed gates. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ings. They are now coming to No beefs were reported by depart­ Ship's Delegate, Anthony 'Torsado; OT in engine department. Vote of ard department for the excellent ment delegates. Deck Delegate, C. Mann; Engine thanks to the steward department holiday meals. the rescue of people with per­ Delegate, J Britton; Steward Dele­ for a job well done. The excellent sonal and family problems. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), gate, M. Caampued. Thanksgiving Day Dinner was en­ SEATRAIN OHIO (Seatrain), De­ November 23—Chairman, B. R. Kit­ joyed by all. cember 18—Chairman, R. Knoles; This additional volunteer ef­ chens; Secretary, George W. Gib­ OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Mari­ Secretary, W. Messenger; Ship's fort of the Fire Fighters was bons; Ship's Delegate, B. R. Kit­ time Overseas), November 29 — IBERVILLE (Waterman), Novem­ Delegate, R. Brown; Deck Delegate, chens; Deck Delegate, P. Peavov Chairman, B. L. McGowan; Secre­ ber 30—Chairman, Benny Brinson; P. Lillard; Engine Delegate, J. Lu- launched a year ago when the Engine Delegate, J. Guillory; Stew­ tary, R. J. Sherman; Ship's Dele­ Secretary, W. L. Kilgore; Ship's caks; Steward Delegate, L. Win- union set out to train its mem­ ard Delegate, P. Colon. Discussion gate, Junior L. Moncrief; Engine Delegate, Roy Casman; Steward borne. No beefs were reported by held regarding Pension Plan. $21.00 Delegate, G. K. Brown; Steward Del- Delegate, B. Brinson. Discussion department delegates. Everything is bers for community counseling in ship's fund. No beefs were report­ egate, A. Papadimatis. No beefs and held regarding retirement plan and running smoothly. Vote of thanks ed by department delegates. no disputed OT. Everything is run­ welfare benefits. Vote of thanks was to the steward department for a job service. ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to extended to the steward department well done. Today, 397 Dayton Fire WESTERN PLANET (Western the steward department for the ex­ for a job well done. Fighters have completed the Agency), December 12—Chairman, cellent Thanksgiving Day dinner. AMES VICTORY (Victory Car­ C. A. Perreira; Secretary, Jesse riers), December 6—Chairman, R. training under the program OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Christenberry; Secretary, B. G. Mc- Riamostle; Ship's Delegate, C. A. TRANSMALAYA (Hudson Water­ Overseas), November 22—Chairman, sponsored by the lAFF and the Perreira; Deck Delegate, Charles James J. Gorman; Secretary, Don Nally; Deck Delegate, Ronald G. ways), November 30 —Chairman, Wheeler. Ship's delegate reported Reed; Engine Delegate, C. L. Owen- None; Secretary, Judson P. Lamb; Mason; Ship's Delegate, Frederick AFL-CIO Department of Com­ Steward Delegate, C. Scott. $14,00 Collecter; Deck Delegate, B. Davis; that all beefs were settled satisfac­ Ship's Delegate, J. C. Keel; Deck torily at payoff. Ship being sold to munity Services. in ship's fund. Some disputed OT Delegate, G. A. Peterson; Engine Engfine Delegate, Paul P. Jazic. No in deck department. Delegate, Jerry D. Banners; Stew­ beefs were reported by department the Pormosan Government for scrap. Their training has enabled ard Delegate, H. W. Roberts. No delegates. Everything is running the volunteers to make each of STEEL KING (Isthmian), Decem­ beefs and no disputed OT smoothly. COLUMBIA TRADER (Columbia), ber 14—Chairman, John McCullom: December 6—Chairman, W. G. Kel­ the city's fire stations a place Secretary, Major E. Reid. Brother STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Novem­ SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), ly; Secretary, John Hauser; Ship's where people with problems can S. Rothman was elected to serve as ber 23—Chairman, Prank Cattan- December 3—(Chairman, R. D. Delegate, James P. Balderston; ship's delegate. Discussion held re­ gin; Secretary, Pete Gonzales; Schwarz; Secretary, C. Loper, Jr.; Deck Delegate, William A. DeLappe; go for information an^ referral garding pension plan. No beefs were Ship's Delegate, G. R. Pitts; Deck Ship's Delegate, Prank E. Parsons; Engine Delegate, Robert W. McMay; services about social and wel­ reported by department delegates. Delegate, Grayson E. Warren; En­ Engine Delegate, H. I. Garretson; Steward Delegate, A. L. Yarborough. gine Delegate, Glenn E. Dickens; Steward Delegate, Alphonse Boi­ No beefs were reported by depart­ fare programs and agencies. Steward Delegate, J. H. Green. HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), De­ lings. Some disputed OT in deck ment delegates. Motion was made to In many cases, the Fire Ship's delegate reported that every­ department. Discussion held regard­ send to Headquarters, as protest cember 14—Chairman, John Knud- thing is running smoothly with no sen; Secretary, Michael Toth; Ship's ing retirement plan. from the crew membership aboard Fighters are able to make ap­ beefs and no disputed OT. Two men this vessel, that all vacation monies Delegate, Lawrence B. Kelly; Deck missed ship in Djibouti and rejoined pointments with the proper Delegate, Albert H. Schwartz; should be equal and not differen­ ship in Aqaba, Jordan. $4.06 in DEL NORTE (Delta), November tiated as at present. agency and cut through delays Steward Delegate, Bert M. Winfield. ship's fund. 30—Chairman, Jack Procell; Secre­ Vote of thanks was extended lo the tary, R. E. Stough, Jr.; Engine Del­ and red tape. Many citizens— entire steward department for a Y>KA (Waterman), November 2 egate, J. G. Arch; Steward Dele­ IBERVILLE (Waterman), Decem­ narticularly those in the lowest- job well done. All hands agree that —Chairman, A. Lesnansky; Secre­ gate, John T. Kelly. Ship's delegate ber 27—Chairman, Benny Brinson; food planning, preparation and serv­ tary, T. Robinson; Deck Delegate, thanked the crew for their co-oper­ Secretary, Clarence V. Dyer. Motion income areas of the city—^have ice would be hard to beat. Jj- Jr.; Engine Delegate, ation. Vote of thanks to the steward was made that the negotiating com­ Donald E. Keller. Brother M. Dem- department for a job well done on mittee seek to obtain an increase in only scant knowledge of the FANWOOD (Waterman), Decem­ browski was elected to serve as Thanksgiving Day dinner. maintenance and cure benefits for services available to them. ber 14—Chairman, Alfred R. Saw­ ship's delegate No beefs were re­ sick patients, in or out. Increase yer; Secretary, Anthony J. Kuber- ported by department delegates. PAIRISLE (Pan-Oceanic Tank­ should be to $150.00 per week. Also, Since the Fire Fighters are ski; Ship's Delegate, William Mee- ers), December 7—Chairman, A. dependent welfare benefits. A rais­ on duty around the clock, the han; Deck Delegate, Freddie Cal- STEEL TRAVELER (States Ma­ Anderson; Secretary, J. A. Stevens; ing of hospital and surgery benefits houne; Engine Delegate, T. Mc- rine), October 19—Chairman, O. Ship's Delegate, A. H. Anderson; to meet the higher cost of medicine, volunteer social service they Raney; Steward Delegate, Joseph N. Hernandez; Secretary, Iluminade R. Deck Delegate, R. D. McCormick; doctor and hospital fees. Vote of have set up allows people to call Rioux. No beefs were reported bv Llenes. $13.05 in ship's fund. Some Engine Delegate, E. DiPietra; Stew­ thanks was extended to the steward department delegates. Vote of disputed OT in_ deck department to ard Delegate, L. E. Price. No beefs department for the wonderful or come in any time of day or thanks to the steward department be taken up with boarding patrol­ were reported by department dele­ Christmas day breakfast, lunch and night with their problems. for a job well done. - man. gates. dinner. January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Nine

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Arthur Latimer Anderson, Survivors include a brother, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, in the steward department as a William Guenther, 54: Jr., 41: Seafarer Anderson died George Washington Trippe of with his wife, Virginia, when he cook. A native of Philadelphia, Brother Guenther passed away on April 2 fol­ Chickasaw, Alabama. died. Burial was in Ocracoke, Brother Wardwell was making on November 6 lowing an acci­ —-— North Carolina. his home in DeFuniak with his in Manhattan. dent on board Gary Lynn O'Keefe, 24: wife, Nancy Lee, when he He was a native the Raphael Brother O'Keefe died as the re­ passed away. Burial was in New Yorker who Harold B. Murphy, 58: Magnolia Cemetery, DeFuniak continued to live Semmes. A na­ sult of injuries Brother Murphy died on July tive of Stockton, received in an Springs. there throughout 9 of a heart at­ his life. Seafarer Calif or n i a , automobile acci­ tack while work­ —4f— Brother Ander­ Guenther joined dent November ing on board the Leneard Higgans, 45: Brother son was making the SIU back in 4 on Bootlegger Steel Age. A na­ Higgans died on I^ptember 3 his Wme there at the time of his Road, Coving­ 1939 in the Port of New York tive of Illinois, in Brooklyn and sailed in the engine depart­ death. He joined the Union in ton, Louisiana. Seafarer Mur­ 1967 in the Port of San Fran­ from a heart dis­ ment as an FOWT. His last ship Seafarer O'Keefe phy was making order. He was a cisco and sailed in the steward graduated from was the Trans Colorado. In both his home in native of Kettle 1961 and 1962 Brother Guen­ department as a messman. From the Harry Lundeberg School of Brooklyn with 1946 until 1949 Seafarer Ander­ Falls, Washing­ ther was issued picket duty Seamanship in 1968. A native his wife, Helen, at the time of ton, and had son served in the Army. of Louisiana, he joined the Un­ cards. Among his survivors are his death. Brother Murphy joined the SIU a sister, Josephine Booth. Burial ^ ion in the Port of New Orleans. joined the STU in 1968 in the in Seattle in John Luther Jr., 38: Brother His last vessel was the Midlake. was in Evergreen Cemetery in Port of New York and sailed 1956. Seafarer Brooklyn. Luther died on November 21 in Brother O'Keefe was making his in the engine department as an Higgans sailed in the engine de­ Slidell, Louisi­ home in Covington with his oiler. He had been sailing for partment as a pumpman. Survi­ —4/— ana. He had parents, Dezzie and Judson Alexander F. Gium, Sr., 63: over 20 years when he died. vors include his father, Millard Brother Gunn died of a heart joined the Union O'Keefe, when he died. Burial Besides his wife. Brother Mur­ Higgans. Burial was in Green­ in 1949 in the was in Merritta Cemetery, Bush, attack on De­ phy is survived by a son, two wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. cember 31, 1968 Port of New Or­ Louisiana. brothers and a sister. leans and sailed \1> —4J— while working Andrew W. Hassell, 58: Sea­ on board the in the engine de­ Jack Dale Justice, 17: Sea­ partment as an farer Hassel died from heart Gerald Howard Bums, 34: Overseas Ulla. Brother Burns died on Decem­ farer Justice was lost at sea on He was a native IS FOWT. His last disease on Octo­ September 28 ber 31 at Beebe ber 9 from natu­ of Texas and vessel was the Midlake. A native while sailing of Hospital, Lewes, ral causes at was living in Tennessee, Seafarer Luther aboard the Ema Delaware. He USPHS Hospital Houston with his was making his home in Pearl Elizabeth. He was a native of in San Francis­ son when he passed away. Sea­ River, Louisiana, when he had joined the North Carolina co. A native of farer Gunn joined the SIU in passed away. Brother Luther Union in the Port served in the Army from 1953 and was living in Portland, Ore­ the Port of Houston in 1967 of New Orleans Pitman, New gon, Seafarer and sailed in the steward de­ to 1955. Burial was in Pearl in 1968 and River Cemetery. • Jersey, when he Burns was mak­ partment as a cook. From 1922 graduated in the passed away. Seafarer Hassel ing his home in until 1923 he served in the Oakland, California when he same year from the Harry Lun­ Navy. Robert E. Cartwright, 58: joined the SIU in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed as a died. He joined the SIU in the deberg School of Seamanship. — 4^— Seafarer Cartwright died on No­ Port of New York in 1967 and Young Justice sailed in the en­ William Van Matthews, 47: vember 30 of captain for Tavlor and Ander- ••^on Towing and Lighterage sailed in the steward depart­ gine department as a wiper. He Seafarer Matthews died on No­ heart disease in ment as a messman. He last was a native of San Francisco vember 21 in Muskegon, Company. Among his survivors are his wife, Loretta. Burial was worked on the Azalea City. and was living in Gonzalez, Our Lady of the Michigan. He Brother Burns served in the Florida, with his mother, Ilona Lake Hospital, joined the SIU in in Mariners Bethel Cemetery, Ocean View, Delaware. Marine Corps from 1952 until Justice, when he died. Baton Rouge, Chicago in 1951 1956. Among his survivors are Louisiana. A na­ and sailed in the his wife, Valieria and his father, tive of Fitch- Elisha K. Esham, 53: Brother 4/ — steward depart­ Willie Burns. Burial was in burg, Massachu­ Esham passed away on October Thomas J. Driscoii, 44: ment as a second Olivet Cemetery in Colma, Cali­ Brother Driscoii died on July 21 setts, Brother cook. A native of Ohio, Brother 30 from a kid­ fornia. Matthews was ney disease at in Pusan, Korea, Cartwright was living in Muske­ making his home in Flushing, USPHS Hospi­ as the result of gon at the time of his death. —4/— New York when he died. He tal, Baltimore, diabetic coma. Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme­ James Kenneth Wardwell, joined the Union in the Port of Maryland. A 69: Seafarer Wardwell was an He joined the V tery, Greene County, Ohio. Baltimore in 1953 and sailed in member of the SIU pensioner SIU in 1951 in 4^ Boston, and sail­ the steward department as a Union since who died from messman and third cook. His Donald Joseph O'Brien, 47: 1966 when he natural causes ed in the deck Brother O'Brien died on Decem­ department as an last vessel was the Mobilian. joined in the on November 23 During World War II, Seafarer ber 4. He was a Port of Philadelphia, Brother at Lakeside Hos­ AB. A native of I ... native of Cali­ Boston, Seafarer Driscoii was Matthews served in the Coast Esham sailed as a mate with pital, DeFuniak Guard. Burial was in Roselawn fornia and was Taylor and Anderson Towing making his home in Ayer, Mas­ Springs, Florida. Cemetery, Baton Rouge. living in Kelso and Lighterage Company. He He had joined sachusetts, when he passed Wash ington, away. Brother Driscoii was a It! was a native of Bishop, Mary­ the Union in the li< i Navy veteran of World War II. |t * with his mother, land, and was making his home Port of New Orleans and sailed Louise, when he Among his survivors are two Rejeitioa of R-T-W passed away. sisters, Anna Hassett and Mary '• Seafarer O'Brien Norris. Aids New Mexito joined the Union in the Port of Editor, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. San Francisco in 1958 and SEAFARERS LOG, 4^ y —This city is getting a big sailed in the steward department 675 Fourth Ave., Elias A. Jonsson, 75: Seafarer new industry, and New Mex­ Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 as a messman. He was a Navy Jonsson was an SIU pensioner ico's repeated rejected of un­ veteran of World War II. I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG--please put my who died on No- ion-busting "right-to-work" ^ name on your maiiing list. (Prtnt Information) vember 2 at laws is one of the factors that Clarence Henry Trippe, 44: Pennsylvania helped bring it about. Seafarer Trippe died suddenly Hospital in Phil­ The Albuquerque Tribune on September 14 NAME adelphia. He was recently front-paged the an­ while sailing a native of Swe- nouncement that the Lenkurt aboard the Bur- STREET ADDRESS den and was Division of General Tele­ bank Victory. He making his home phone and Electronics will had joined the OTY STATE. ZIP. in Philadelphia build a manufacturing plant SIU in the Port at the time of his death. Brother here expected to employ TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change 2,000 workers by 1975. of Philadelphia of eddrets, please give your former address be'ow; Jonsson joined the Union in in 1945 and sail­ Philadelphia and sailed as a It quoted the firm's presi­ \l' ed in the steward deckhand. Among his survivors dent, C. W. Hunter, as prais­ department as a messman. A na­ ADDRESS are a sister who still lives in ing the qualities of New Mex­ tive of Alabama, Brother Trippe Sweden. Burial was in the Old ico and its people which led was making his home in Mar- arr .... STATE ZIP. Swedes Churchyard in Philadel­ to the decision to locate there. rero. Louisiana, when he died. phia. Page Thirty SEAFARERS LOG January, 1970

USCG Begins Weathercasts To N. Atlantic SIU-AGLIWD Meetings GOVERNORS ISLAND, N.Y.—new program for Seafarers and their families are Atiantic Products New Orleans Febr 10^—2!30 p.m. DlPUGTORYof transmitting weather informa­ urged to support a consumer boy­ Sports Goods MobHe Feb. 11—2:30 p.m. tion to ships at sea has been cott by trade unionists against (Amalgamated Clothing Workers Wilmington Feb. 16—2:00 p.m. initiated by the U.S. Coast San Fran. .. Feb. 18—2:00 p.m. various companies whose products of America) Guard, working jointly with Seattle .... Feb. 21—2:00 p.m. are produced under non-union Feb. the Weather Bureau. conditions, or which are "unfair ktf New York .. 2—2:30 p.m. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Philadelphia Feb. 3—2:30 p.m. The data is broadcast for to labor." (This listing carries the Jamestown Sterling Corp. Baltimore .. Feb. 4—2:30 p.m. & Inland Waters the western North Atlantic name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ (United Furniture V/orkers) Detroit Feb. 13^—2:30 p.m. and transmits warnings, anal­ volved, and will be amended from Inland Boatmen's Union Houston ... Feb. 9—2:30 p.ni. yses and forecasts of weather time to time.) United Industrial Workers in the area four times a day at White Furniture Co. United Industrial Workers 1:30 A.M., 7:30 A.M., 1:30 (United Furniture Workers of PRESIDENT America) New Orleans Feb. 10—7:00 p.m. Paul Hall P.M. and 7:30 P.M. (Green­ General Electric Company Mobile .... Feb. 11—7:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE VICE PRKIDENT wich Mean Time), on a fre­ and New York .. Feb. 2—7:00 p.m. Cal Tannar quency of 8778.3 kHz. Philadelphia Feb. 3—^7:00 p.m. VICE PRESIDENTS Hotpoint Products Gypsum Waliboard, Baltimore .. Feb. 4—7:00 p.m. Earl Shapard Llndiay Wllllamt The information will be (Co-ordinated Bargaining American Gypsum Co. Al Tanner Robert Matthew, particularly useful for ocean­ ^Houston .. Feb. 9—^7:00 p.m. Committee for (United Cement Lime and SECRETARY-TREASURER going ships, tugs and fishing Gypsum Workers International) Al Kerr vessels that do not carry ra­ 150,000 GE Workers) Great Lakes SIU Meetings HEADQUARTERS ITS 4th Ave., Iklyn. ^ (212) HY »-MOO dio officers. Broadcasts cover Detroit .. Feb. 2—2:00 p.m. ALPENA, MICH 800 N. Second Ave. the western North Atlantic R. J. Reynoids Tobacco Co. Alpena .. Feb. 2—7:00 p.m. (517) EL 4-3il« Camels, Winston, Tempo, Buffalo .. Feb. 2—7:00 p.m. BALTIMORE, Md 1218 E. Beltlmore St. North of 30 degrees N to 60 Stitzei-Weller Distilleries (301) EA 7-4900 Brandon, Cavalier and Saiem Chicago . Feb. 2—7:30 p.m. degrees N, and West of 35 •^Id Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" BOSTON. Mail U3 Atlantic Avenue cigarettes Duluth .. Feb. 2—7:00 p.m. (817) 482-4718 degrees W longitude to the "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller (Tobacco Workers International Frankfort Feb. 2—7:00 p.m. BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihlnqton St. North American coast. Data Bourbon whiskeys Union) SIU (718) Tt 3-9259 IBU (718) TL 3-9259 is prepared by the Weather (Distillery Workers) Great Lakes Tug and CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. Bureau Forecast Office, Suit- ^ Dredge Sectimi SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 land, Md., and forwarded to Comet Rice Mills Co. products CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 2Sth St. the Coast Guard. Chicago ... Feb. 10—7:30 p.m. (218) MA 1-5450 Kingsport Press (International Union of United tSault DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. JefTerton Ave. In addition to improving Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft (313) VI 3-4741 "World Book," "Chndcraft" St. Marie Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. marine weather service, the Drinks and Distillery Workers) Buffalo Feb. 11—^7:30 p.m. DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3rd St. (Printing Pressmen) (2IB) RA 2-4110 jroadcasts may also result in Duluth Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. (Typographers, Bookbinders) ^ FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Boi 287 improving Search and Rescue Cleveland .. Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. 415 Main St. (Machinists, Stereotypers) Pioneer Flour Mill (818) EL 7-2441 through the Coast Toledo Feb. 13—^7:30 p.m. efforts (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, HOUSTON, Tax 5804 Canal St. juard AMVER (Automated Detrmt Feb. 9—^7:30 p.m. (713) WA 8-3207 Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Milwaukee Feb. ^—7:30 p.m. JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2808 Pearl St. Vlerchant Vessel Report) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Local 110, San Antonio, Texas) (904) EL 3-0987 System. Brief reports follow­ Work Shoes . . . JERSEY CITY, NJ 99 Montgomery St. ^ SIU Inland Boatmen's Union (201) HE 5-9424 ing the broadcasts can be Sentry, Cedar Chest, MOBILE, Ala i South Lawrence St. utilized to inform ships of Statier All California NewOrieans Feb. 10—5:00 p.m. (205) HE 2-1754 Table Grapes any distress or emergency in Men's Shoes . . . Mobile Feb. 11—5:00 p.m. NEW ORLEANS, La 830 Jacfcion Ave. (United Farm Workers) Philadelphia Feb. 3—5:00 p.m. (504) 529-7548 their area. Jarman. Johnson & Baltimore Qicensed and un­ NORFOLK, Va IIS 3rd St. (703) 822-1892 This cooperative effort of Murphy, Crestworth, v|> licensed) . Feb. 4—5:00 p.m. PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2804 S. 4th St. the U. S. Coast Guard and (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division Norfolk ... Feb. 5—5:00 p.m. (215) DE 8-3818 the Weather Bureau is the (Stove, Furnace and Allied Hoaston ... Feb. 9—5:00 p.m. PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. ^ initial phase of a program that Appliance Workers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 1531 Mltilon St. (415) 828-8793 could eventually result in International Union) Railway Marine Region Boren Clay Products Co. SANTURCE, P.R. .. . 1313 Fernandez Juncoi more comprehensive broad­ PhiladelplHa Stop 20 (United Brick and Clay Workers) 724-2848 casting by radio telegraph Feb. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Fisher Price Toys SEATTLE, Wash 2505 FIrit Avenue ;CW), voice (single sideband), Baltimore (208) MA 3-4334 (Doll and Toy Workers) and radio facsimile (FAX) Feb. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravol, Blvd. "HIS" brand men's clothes "Norfolk (314) 752-8500 simultaneously on three fre­ TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond Feb. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. quencies for up to 8 hours (813) 229-2788 blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Economy Furniture Co. Jersey City TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. daily at selected Coast Guard Smithtown Maple Feb. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. (419) 248-3891 Ties, Boss Gloves ong range radio stations in Western Provincial WILMINGTON. Calif., 450 Seaside Ave. Richman Bros, and Sewell Suits, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves, Terminal Island, Calif. both the North Pacific and Bilt-Rite t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault (213) 832-7285 Wing Shirts (Upholsterers) Ste. Marie, Mich. YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room 801 Atlantic Oceans. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ (Amalgamated Clothing Workers port News. 1-2 Kalgan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 of America) GE Strikers Get Fraternal Backing Of Farm Workers T "NANCIAL REPORTS. The conetitwtlon of the SIU AtUnllc, Gulf, Lakes and PAYMENT OF MONIES. NO monies are to he paid to anyone in any official Inland Watm District makes specific provlalon for Bafeguardinar the memberahip's capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no DELANO, Calif.—The Unit­ money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the raeraberahip. All such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made ed Farm Workers Organizing Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is Committee adopted a resolution TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisiona of various trust such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. giving full support to the strikers fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every sU shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, at all General Electric plants. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain eopim of this by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you fed any Dolores Huerta, a UFWOC vice headquarters ot the various trust funds. member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ president, issued the following gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarteis. statement: r the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ "Many people may ask what fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ our fledgling union can do to ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimeia cannot take help in a strike as massive as Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-etanding Union pd- 17 Battery Place, Sniie 1980. New YoA 4. N. Y. icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of thdr dues. this one with GE. It is true that Foil copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and we cannot give financial help but as members of tbe SIU. These r^te are clearly set forth in the SIU consUtution CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated arith the employers. Conse­ we have a boycott going which contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, cdor, ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT national or geographic origin. If any member feds that he is denied the equal rights involves hundreds of thousands on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. J, at any time, any SIU patrolman to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. or other Union official, in your opinion, fkils to protect your contract rWits prop­ of people. erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rtehts of "We intend to ask all of these Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which trSi ssrvc EDITORIAL POUCY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionaUy refrained the best interests of themseives, tneir families and thdr Union. To achieve these people to join the GE strike in from publishing any article serving the political purposes of; amr individual in the objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed SPAD are entlrdy voluntary and constitate the funds through which legislative and their local communities, picket­ harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been pditical activities are conducted for the benefit of the msmbership and the Union. reaffirmed by membership action at the Septemher, 1960, msetingB in all constltu- ing with them wherever and tkmai ports. The rwqFonsibility for UOOvoUer is vested in an editorial board which U at any tisse a Seafarer feeb that any ef the above rights have been vidated. consists of the EiecuUve Board of the Union. The Bxacntive Board may delegate, sr that he has been deeded Us ceasUUUeeml rtaht ef access te Ualea reeerde er in- whenever such support is tts nnha, owe individnal to carry oat this respoaeihiUty. fwmatlM. he dwtrid lasnMdlately netify SIU Preeidsat Paol HoR at hiedqaarters by asked." January, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirty One

'T'HE TRAINING SCHED- -*• ULE at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point includes a thorough union education program. Trainees at­ tend daily classes aboard the S.S. Charles S. Zimmerman for instruction and discussion of such topics as the History of the SIU; the SIU Contract; Pension, Wel­ fare & Vacations; the Rights and Obligations of Members; the SIU Constitution; Union Meetings, and other related subjects. In addition to union education, the curriculum also includes in­ struction on the duties of ordinary seamen, wipers and messmen; be­ havior aboard ship; types of SIU ships; and procedures on regis­ tering, signing on and paying off. Every effort is made to provide a thorough training curriculum that will equip the trainees to be competent crewmembers and knowledgeable members of the SIU when they walk up the gang­ way of their first ship. Experienced Seafarer instruc­ tors employ modem teaching methods, using films and closed- circuit television, to make course interesting and informative.

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J. F. Austin, chief steward Pantryman Frank Kiley checks Dennis Kenny, a 20-year yet-' aboard the OVERSEAS the ship's stores before she eran with the SlU, takes time DAPHNE has been feeding takes on; additional supplies out while in port to catch up SlU Seafarers since 1939. for a return trip to Vietnam. on reading news in the LOS. ^««<>.• cnane. • I

UOME FROM THE FAR EAST after nearly five months at sea, the Overseas D^rfine docked at Bayonne, New Jersey recently. During her voyage, she visited Vietnam, Korea, Japan and several other countries. After only a two-day stopover in port, during which time she quickly took on fresh stores and a new cargo, she left for a return trip to the same ports she had called on during her earlier voyage. B'sun Art Roy has the loading and unloading of the ship well in hand as a netful! of ship's stores comes aboard. W'&: Deck Department won high praise.

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New York Patrolman E. B. MacAuley (left) discusses/ fhe vessel's nearly five month voyage with Ptler Robert Rouse. During her trip, the ship made stops at Pusan, Yokohama and Saigon. Crew reports the weather was fine during the trip.

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