t'' Oct. 30 SEAFARERS LOG 1964 OFFICIAL OROAW OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO

Trick Or Treat! Bulk Carriers' Needs Prompt Study By MA -Story On Page 3 SIU Vote Begins On November 2 -Story On Page 3

1; 8 Seafarers Retire

ric.-i' r' On $150 Pensions '.:\K' -Story On Page 7 •i-; • •Ji- SIU VIest Coast Tanker Collides^ Burns; One Lost -Story On Page 2

Unusual SIU Welfare Benefit .. One of the most unusual benefits ever paid out by the Seafarers Welfare Plan cov­ ered all the costs of the quin- tuple tonsilectomies per­ formed recently on the five daughters of Seafarer Wil­ liam Gonzalez and for their I»F:li.: . m •' period of hospitalization. The Ir girls, shown at right saying "Ah" for nurse Genevieve Byers after their operations, are (1-r) Lydia, 8; Dora, 7; Darlene, 7; Anna, 6; and Cyn­ thia, 5. All five had their ton­ sils out on the same day at the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital at^New Or­ It'1^'" Ir t leans. Brother Gonzalez, who is presently at sea aboard the Afoundria (Wa­ terman), expressed apprecia­ tion for "the tremendous help that was given to us by the Plan," His feelings were sec­ onded by his wife and daugh­ ters; Gonzalez sails in the steward department out of the Port of New Orleans. mm

Pare Tw« SEAFARERS LOG October SO, lOM One SUP Crewmember Perishm§ 51UNA West Coast Tanlcer

Burns In Alaska Collision For the past 20 years or so, there has been a gradual change in the ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A few hours after she was involved in a collision with another nature of U.S. trade patterns. Whereas in 1937 bulk cargoes made up tanker in the harbor here on October 19, the Sailors Union of the Pacific manned Santa a little over half—57 percent to be exact—of all U.S. foreign trade, Maria was reported to be a charred, heavily damaged hulk. One Santa Maria cremember today almost 85 percent of this nation's foreign trade is in the form was killed and two others in-+-^ — of bulk cargoes. This trend has been a gradual, but a sure one. There is nothing wrong in the fact that there has been a change In jured in the mishap. tugs and the two men, Leland and that's where I want to be,'" she Oliver, were injured. Oliver later said. the character of our foreign trade. What is wrong however, is that The man who was killed described the events of the colli­ Inspection of the Santa Maria despite the change American policy has not kept pace—^with the result was crewman Eugene Hughes, 35, sion, saying he heard the general shows that a remarkable amount that U.S. ships now carry only about 5 percent of these cargoes. who came from Portland, Oregon alarm, got his life jacket and went of her cargo is still intact and will This, of coarse. Is of considerable concern to Seafarers and to all and a member of the Sailors to his station in the boiler room. be discharged. Tentative plans call other American seamen because of the impact of these statistics on Union of the Pacific. The injured "Smoke was coming in thick for towing the ship to Seattle for their job security. It also explains why the SIU has been arguing most were Hank Leland of Blooming- through the ventilator," he said. repairs. vigorously in every quarter for recognition of this problem. The sig­ ton, California and Edmund Oliver nificance of this condition extends beyond the maritime industry. It has of Long Beach, California. Oliver a direct bearing on the national economy and security, and so, in the suffered two broken heels and final analysis, effects every American. Leland an ankle fracture in jump­ It takes no particular genius to understand that with bulk cargoes ing from the burning Santa Maria, being the overwhelming dominant type of cargo today, and with Ameri­ which was partially loaded with can ships carrying an almost negligible fraction of this U.S. trade, we high octane gasoline at the time cannot have a strong merchant marine unless something is done to of the collision. correct this terrible discrepancy. The remainder of her crew When the SIU began, several years ago, to examine the causes be­ escaped injury and were picked hind the decline of the American merchant marine, we discovered a UT from the water by rescue boats. number of factors which are responsible. Among them was the change There were no injuries reported in trade patterns which resulted in the paradox of the bulk carriers— among the crew of the other ves­ this is the specter of huge U.S. bulk shipments along with a steady de­ sel, the Sirrah, under charter to cline in U.S. bulk ship participation. Shell Oil. At every opportunity the SIU presented these facts as vigorously as Hughes was at his emergency it could. We were not alone in our views, which were shared by others station in the boiler room when in the maritime industry. It was apparent that there were some who the word came down to abandon questioned the amount of emphasis which we put on this problem. On ship. Smoke boiled through the the other hand it became obvious that there was merit in the SIU area and other survivors said they position and people began to examine and review the facts a little could not tell what happened to more closely. him. He is still missing and pre­ We feel that our position that bulk carriers, along with tramp ships, sumed dead. must be the backbone of rin adequate American merchant marine is An investigation into the acci­ being vindicated by the gradually changing climate of thought on the dent was being conducted by the subject. The Maritime Administration's recent announcement that it Coast Guard at Anchorage. SUP crewmembers from the ill-fated SlU Pacific District- would review the status of the bulk carrier fleet is one example. In ad­ The Santa Maria was heading dition, the subject of bulk carriers will be on the table for discussion Into port when the accident oc­ contracted Union Oil Tanker Santa Maria pile ashore at Anchorage, Alaska after fire destroyed their ship following at the next meeting of President Johnson's Maritime Advisory Com­ curred. The second ship, the Sir­ mittee, which is concerned with the development of a long-range pro- rah. was at anchor. Acting port a collision with the tanker Sirrah. Rescue craft quickly gram to strengthen U.S. shipping. director Don Walter said that the raced to the scene of the collision, two miles from shore, Sirrah, which was loaded with jet The fact that these matters are being studied and discussed does and picked up the crew after they abandoned ship. The not mean that the solution to the problem has been achieved. We can fuel, apparently dragged anchor disaster claimed the life of one SUP man. and hit the Santa Maria amidship expect m^y more days of argument and presentation of facts before on the starboard side. crewmembers jumped aboard the the unrealistic policies which allowed the present situation to develop . Santa Maria crewmen said that was at my emergency station are corrected. But we, along with the others who are concerned with there was an immediate explosion when the ftrst assistant yelled Polls Committee the need for .a strong U.S. maritime industry, will continue to keep up and flames began billowing from 'abandon ship.'" the fight for an Industry that will assure American seamen of job their stricken ship. Flaming fuel "I was working with Eugene Guide III LOG op^rtunltfes and security, and the nation of a merchant fleet which spread along the water for a Hughes in the fire room and said As an aid to Seafarers serv­ is in keeping with our position as a world power. thousand feet. They said the Santa 'Lets get out of here,' but it was ing on various polls commit­ "rae United States is by tradition and necessity a maritime nation. Maria's skipper blew two warning so smokey I don't know if he fol­ tees during the upcoming SIU But statistics prove that today we are at best a fourth-rate nation when blasts when he saw the danger lowed me or not." General Elections, a Polls it MmM to marine and no amount of raUonalizaUon or employment of end called for a hard right rudder Santa Maria crewmembers had Committee Election Guide ap­ ^lIciM of exi^en^ which make our merchant fleet expendable can to swing the ship clear, but it high praise for the tugmen who pears on page eight of this bide the ugly fact. We either have a merchant marine consistent with was too late. took them from their burning issue of the Seafarers LOG. the nee^ the American people or our dependency on foreign ship- The Santa Maria crew fought ship, which they expressed in a The steps listed in the guide ®' l"*e™«"onal poUtics and relationships the blaze for a few moments, but letter to Anchorage's Mayor. are in accordance with the will be the only alternative. it soon became apparent that they One of the tugs which risked SIU constitution which de­ In light of our needs as a nation and the realities of life today there were all in extreme danger. The disaster to come to the aid of the scribes the duties of the Polls are few who would accept the latter position as a proper or sound one vessel carried 110,000 barrels of Santa Maria crew moved right Committee during the election. ^this county to ^ in. As a union of American workers whose job aviation gas and stove oil. The alongside the flaming ship and Members of the Polls Commit­ 5 national security is so Inextricably interwoven Sirrah disengaged and pulled out took the crewmembers off while tee are urged to adhere strict­ with a healthy and adequate American merchant marine, we can only of the Immediate area with a hole its right fender was on fire. "We ly to the provisions listed and orati^ to press for a cure to the ills which are at the root of the in her bow and taking water in knew we had to get them out of to remember that in the con­ the foreward ballast tank. there," the tug skipper said, and duct of their work they are to By the time the abandon ship his wife, who was aboard the tug determine their functions in order was issued on the Santa at the time, echoed his sentiment. accordance with the constitu­ Maria, two tugs were on the scene T thought, 'If I could help some tion. to give assistance. Santa Maria of those fellows get off, then Jim Mitchell Dies- Ex Labor Secretary YORK—J^es P. Mitchell, who served as Secretary of Uabor in the Eisenhower Administration, died here of a Mart attack at the age of 63. He was highly regarded throughout the labor move--*- ment for his concern for the but lost to Governor Richard nation's working men and Hughes in the gcnei-al election. ^''''nn®n. Before he left the labor secre- AFL - CIO President George taryship, Mitchell was tendered a Meany said that Mitchell was "an dinner by the trade union move­ outstanding Secretary of Labor," ment where he was honored for and that the trade union move­ his "deep understanding of and ment's "friendship and esteem for concern for the welfare of the na­ Jim. Mitchell grew with the years tion's working men and women." . . We respected his counsel and A man of courage and convic­ valued his friendship; his passing tion, Mitchell was "vigorously op­ is a great loss to us and the na­ posed to right to work laws. "All tion." hell broke loose from the G.O.P. Mitchell became the labor sec­ right in 1958" when Mitchell Smoke and flames leap skyward arid spread across the harbor of Anchorage, Alaska, as fire retary in October 1953, and served spoke ouit against national and If consumes the Santa Maria following her collision with the tanker Sirrah. The Sirrah, under in that post for seven years until state right-to-v/ork laws,- a former charter to Shell Oil, disengaged after the collision and escaped without serious damage (ex- the end of the Elsenhower Admin­ Mitchell aide recalled. Only last istration. In 1961, he won the Re­ treme left). The Santa Maria, w,hich was loaded with 110,000 barrels of aviation gas and month, Mitchell said he could not publican primary nomination for j stove oil, .was left ia charred, heavily damaged hulk. support the Goldwater - Miller the New Jersey gubernatorial race ticket, "under any circumstances." October 80, 1964 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Survives Fury Of Hurricone Hilda U.S. Bulk Carriers' Cult SIU Man ResGued Needs Prompt After 10 Hours In Sea Study By MARD MOBILE—Even though he missed the big finale because his glasses were in his pocket, WASHINGTON—The increasingly-important bulk carrier SIU Inland Boatmen's Union member Clarence Neece is quite happy to imagine what a segment of the U.S. Maritime industry appears to he on the glorious sight the helicopter was as it pulled him from the chilly, choppy waters of the Gulf verge of getting some long-overdue attention. A review of of Mexico after he had spent| the status of the hulk carrier a grueling 10 hours in the sea about it now, I guess I was better water during which he drifted 10 fleet is already underway by marine, and has, in fact, contrib­ fighting for his life, off in the water. I might have miles out to sea, Neece's tempera­ the Maritime Administration, uted to its decline. Neece relates the events of the been dashed against the rocks and ture was down to 94 degrees when and hulk carriers and will he Today there are relatively few night of October 4 so calmly that injured my head. he was first brought into the base bulk carriers in the American mer­ you would think it happened to "I was getting a little hazy hospital. A short time later, when discussed at the November 16 chant marine despite the fact that someone else. when the helicopter came. But my he was transferred to Mobile Maritime Advisory Commit­ nearly 85 percent of the cargo Neece, 57, was a deckhand on mind was still running on survival. General Hospital, his temperature tee meeting here. moving in and out of this country the auxiliary pilot boat Bonnie They lowered a cable with a log was back up to 98 and he was The Maritime Administration's Is of the bulk variety. Fortune operating out of Mobile. attached to it, and I grabbed it. listed in good condition. bulk carrier study was annoimced The only bulk commodities go­ On Sunday, October 4 the Bonnie With my arm around it, they Then came the big question. recently by Assistant Secretary of ing on American ships are aid Fortune was proceeding down pulled me aboard." Was the helicopter a 'glorious sight Commerce Herbert W. Klotz, who cargoes such as wheat and food­ Mobile Bay with her crew of nine Taken aboard the helicopter to after 10 hours in the water and noted that bulk freight constitutes stuffs, 50 percent of which is sup­ after hurricane warnings for hur­ Brookley Air Force Base, Neece with hope fading fast? about 85 percent of today's U.S. posed to move on U.S.-flag ships. ricane Hilda were lowered along was examined by Air Force physi­ "I guess it would have been a foreign trade. The SIU has been arguing that the Alabama coast. cians who said they were amazed beautiful sight if I could have seen The increasing interest in the government agencies have not It was about an hour after night­ by the stamina and strength he it. But I had my glasses in my importance of the bulk carriers been properly enforcing the 50 fall when the Bonnie Fortune was displayed. After 10 hours in the pocket," Neece admitted. was further evidenced by the fact percent rule of the Cargo Prefer­ forced aground on a sand bar near that it is slated for a full dis­ ence Act. the Sand Island lighthouse just cussion by the Maritime Advisory Although bulk cargoes consti­ off the entrance to Mobile Bay. Committee, which was established tute nearly 85 percent of the total The vessel soon began breaking by President Johnson to work out U.S. foreign trade, U.S.-flag ships up under the battering of raging a long-range program of improv­ are carrying only about five per­ seas whipped up by winds of up to ing the American-flag fleet. cent of these cargoes with the 65 miles per hour. About 8 P.M. remaining 95 percent going on the order came to abandon ship. Will Discuss Bulk Carriers foreign-flag and runaway ships. Neece was the first man ordered Discussing the forthcoming com­ Runaway-flag ships carry more Into the Bonnie's boarding launch, mittee meeting, Commerce Secre­ than four times as much U.S. which serves as life-saving equip­ tary Luther Hodges informed SIU foreign cargoes as U.S. ships. ment aboard the pilot boat. President Paul Hall, a member of As a result of its studies of the "I jumped for the boarding boat the committee, that various as­ total shipping picture, the SIU and missed it," Neece recalled pects of the Government's policies has made a number of recom­ later from his hospital bed in Mo­ toward bulk carriers will be dis­ mendations for changes to U.S. bile, where he had been pro­ cussed. maritime policy as a means of nounced in excellent condition de­ For four years the SIU has been reversing the downward trend of spite th'e ordeal he had just gone stressing the need to recognize the the industry. Among these was a through. "I hit the water and prime role being played by the recommendation calling for ap­ drifted away from the pilot boat." bulk carrier segments of the y.S. propriate aid .and enforcement of Fully dressed, with his rain merchant fleet in the nation's com­ existing cargo preference statutes gear and a life jacket, Neece be­ merce. The SIU has maintained to enable the dry and liquid bulk gan his 10 hour battle for his life that failure to recognize the in­ carriers to assume their proper against the eight-foot seas running creasing imiportance of bulk caiv place in today's commerce. off Dauphin Island. tiers, which has been brought As .on previous occasions, the "When I didn't see anyone com­ about by changes in trade patterns SIU's position at the November ing after me in the boarding boat, since passage of the 1936 Merchant 16 Maritime Advisory Committee I knew it was just me, on my Marine Act, has hampered the meeting will be presented by SIU own." From this point on, Neece growth of the American merchant President Paul Hall, had no idea of the fate of his eight "That's the last time i'li try to swim the Gulf of Mexloo," SIU crewmates, and was relieved SIU Inland Boatmen's Union deckhand Clarence Neece to learn later that they had all vowed after spending 10 hours In the water before being been rescued by a Coast Guard launch. rescued by an Air Force helicopter. Mobile General Hos­ pital nurse Olene Stoker was e.n attentive audience as Neece SIU Vote Begins The rest of Neece's ordeal is the story of a man drifting alone at related his experiences after abandoning the auxiliary pilot night in stormy seas. boat Bonnie Fortune when it was forced aground off the "I never gave up," Neece said, entrance to Mobile Bay by hurricane Hilda. On November 2 "I knew I was going to make it and that they were going to pick Seafarers In all ports will start going to the polls on Mon­ me up if I could keep from swal­ lowing too much salt water." day, November.2, at 9 a.m., as the 60-day SIU elections get "When I drifted down the ship Meany Urges All Unionists underway. On the ballot will appear the names of the 64 channel I found the breakers fuUy qualified candidates for"* were coming from both ways. I the 45 elective union posts. the election supplement have been would come up and would rub my To Vote On Election Day printed so as to provide each can­ face to get the water off of it. I Balloting will continue until didate with 100 copies of the sup­ swallowed some water. Dec .31. plement. "The waters were chilly. WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has As an aid to voters, the LOG Under the SIU Constitution's "I told the good Lord, I would issued a strong appeal to union members to exercise their printed a special election supple­ provisions covering voting, the change my ways. If He helped me. ment In its last Issue (October ballot will be conducted on week­ I needed His help. voting rights on November 3. He said that the United States 16). The supplement contains pho­ would never have a Congress ^— days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on "I saw the Sand Island Light tographs and biographioal data Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon beacon, and I tried to make for indifferent to the interests of Part of the text of Meany's tele­ submitted by all the candidates, from November 2 to December it. At one time I was within 50 working people if 75 percent gram follows: a reproduction of the ballot and 31. There will be no balloting on feet of it, but somehow the cur­ of the labor movement voted in "Only a week remains be­ the text of the SIU Constitution's Sundays and legal holidays. This rent swept me away. When I think national elections. fore the American people will provisions governing the conduct year's election begins on Novem­ In a telegram to all affiliated make their decision in this of the balloting. The supplement ber 2, instead of November 1, be­ national and International unions most pivotal election. The cam­ also contained the minutes of the cause th# latter day falls on a SEAFARERS LOG and all state and local central paign is all but over. Probably SIU Executive Board meeting of Sunday. Oct. 30,1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 22 bodies, the AFL-CIO president the vast majority of citizens September 9, 1964, on eleetioa The 45 elective posts are for called for the maximum possible have already decided how they procedures. headquarters officers and for timnout of voters on Nov 3 as a will vote. Now our responsi­ seven constitutional ports — New weapon against "complacency As per the decision of the Ex­ bility is to do all we can to ecutive Board at the September 9, York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mo­ the greatest threat to victory for make sure every eligible citi­ PAUL HALL, President the candidates we support. meeting and the approval of the bile, New Orleans, Houston and HERBERT BRAND, Editor; BERNARD SEA­ zen votes. membarshiip, additional copies of Detroit. MAN, Art Editor: MIKE POLLACK, "Probably the vast majority of "Complacency, fostered by NATHAN SKYBH, Assistant Editors; citizens have already decided how public opinion polls, is the ROBERT ARONSON, ALVIN SCOTT, PETE they will vote," Meany said. "Now CABMEN, Staff Writers. greatest threat to victory for oiu* responsibility is to do aU we the candidates we support. If Published biweekly at tha headquarters can to make sure every eligible the Johnson-Humphrey ticket Sia m-BanoH of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters citizen votes . . . is to achieve overwhelming tri­ . District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Nov.aicmc3i Brooklyn, NY, 11332. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. "Only In that way can we reap umph, and if a liberal Con­ Second clais postage pal4 at the Post the benefits of our registration and gress is to be elected, Novem­ Office lit Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. education campaigns; only in that ber 3 must produce the great­ 120 way can the security and progress est outpouring of voters in the of America be Insured." nation's history. Pase Poor SEAFARERS LOO Oatobcr SO, MM

By Earl (Bull) Shepord. Vice-President, Atlantic Political Activity In N.Y. The SIU, alonz with the ILA Local 1814, The International Union of Operating: Engineers, Marine Division; and the Leather Goods Workers, Local 111, have endorsed the Democratic-Liberal candidate for the tl.S. Senate—^Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy has pledged to fight to strengthen the American Mer­ chant Marine by attacking the major obstacles to its Improvement. He cited the need for an oil import quota, elimination of tax havens for runaways, and the enforcement of Cargo Preference Statutes, among others. ' Kennedy has also pledged to work for the repeal of federal ex­ This is the view that Seafarers standing on the Brooklyn side of the Narrows can see of the cise taxes and has endorsed the program of the AFL-CIO in regard to new Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn. Named after a 16th civil rights, Medicare and other major social legislation which the labor century explorer who supposedly discovered New York harbor, the span is the longest sus­ movement Is fighting for to make a stronger America. pension bridge in the world. Built to relieve traffic pressures between Staten Island and the New York — - mainland, the structure carries 12 traffic lanes on two decks. It is scheduled to open in Shipping slowed in the port of in the near future. During ttie New York during the first 10 days last period five ships paid off, November. " of the last period hut has started three signed-on and seven were to pick up again. The forecast for serviced in transit. Francis C. the next period is very good, how­ Chase, sailing in the deck depart­ ever. During the last period 12 ment for the last 15 years, had to Verrazano Bridge Named ships paid off, five signed on and leave the Alamar because of ill­ 25 were serviced in transit. ness. After a stretch in trie Included among the old timers USPHS hospital, he reports he is seen in the Brooklyn hall are Sam feeling 'fine and again Is ready After 'Mystery' Explorer Phillips, Victor Oruz, George Al to ship. NEW YORK—With the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge rapidly approaching completion exander and BaslUo Estrella. Ail John Nicmiera, who just paid say they are watching the hoard off the Azalea City, says her crew here, spanning the Narrows approach to New York Harbor between Brooklyn and Staten and ready to ship again. and officers were among the best. Island, many New Yorkers and even many strangers to the city are turning to each other Their ships in port here, John Now he says he is only hoping and asking "Who was Verra-'^— Swiderski, Frank Savoy, Cecil that his nejrt trip will be as good. zano?" ways b^n hesitant to commit voyage supposedly continued Rash and John Johnson, stopped Joseph Stuntebeck, who sails in Seafarers passing through themselves on the extent of Ver- around New York and along the in at the Hall to say hello and col­ the black gang, had to pay off the the Narrows under the bridge may razano's explorations because the New England coast to Newfound­ lect the SIU benefits due them, Losmatf on the West Coast he- have been asking crewmates the historical records are far from land and back to France. Boston cause of illness. He says she was same question, and few are prob­ complete and Verrazano's own de­ Of the four-ship fleet which Ver­ Shipping was on the slow hell a very good ship and that he was ably able to volunteer any infor­ scription of his voyage leaves razano led out from France, two in Boston during the last period, sorry to leave her. He is feeling mation about one of history's mys­ much in doubt. were destroyed in a storm and one with only one ship paying off and better now and is ready to ship tery men, about whom little is The best reconstruction of his was ordered to return. Verrazano two in transit. The picture is ex­ again. known at best. 1524 route sees him going from continued in the Dauphine with a pected to brighten In the next pe­ Norfolk Giovanni da Verrazano is cred­ France to Madeira, across the At­ 50-man crew and finished the voy­ riod, however. Shipping has been poor in Nor­ ited with discovering New York lantic to the U.S. coast at about age alone. A Florentine by birth, Lindley McDonald, a 25-year folk with the prediction • that it Harbor in 1524—85 years before Cape Fear, North Carolina, then Verrazano sailed under the French union man who went on an SIU will he only fair in the next pe­ Henry Hudson sailed into the har­ north along the coast to New York. flag on an expedition to seek a pension In 1962, is currently in riod. There were two payoffs, two bor and up the river later named There his ship supposedly an­ northwest passage to Asia. But as dry dock in the Marine hospital sign-ons and five ships in transit. the Hudson. But historians, tradi­ chored and a boat was sent up the it did later for Columbus, the New here. He says hello to all his old On the political scene, a rally waa tionally skeptical people, have al­ river a short distance. Then the World got in his way. shipmates and union brothers. held in the SIU hall for Porter Charles Robinson, a 20-year union Hardy, Jr., a Congressman and He named his discoveries, al­ man who sails as a firenum-water candidate for the Senate seat now though none of the names have tender, was sorry to see his last occupied by Harry Byrd. The survived. New York harbor, for ship, the Penn Sailor, go offshore. turnout was a quite respectable instance, he called the "Bay of St. He is now waiting for a coastwise 400 persons. MFOW To Fill Marguerite" after the King of run. Jerry Ange, who was laid off the France' sister, and he called the William Costa, another 20-year Marine when she went into dry land he discovered "Francesca." union man who sails as a BR, was dock, took a standby job on the 16 Union Posfs His entrance through the Narrows last on the Eagle Voyager. He was Spitfire. He Is waiting for his old was described this way: "We found ready to make a home of the ship ship to come out of the shipyard SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU-affiliated Pacific Coast a pleasant place below steep little when laid her crew off in Jack­ so he can join her again. Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Associa­ hills. And from these hills a sonville. Now Bill is holding down Robert King is hoping to catch tion has scheduled elections beginning November 2, for 16 mighty deep-mouthed river ran the Boston hall and is ready to his old ship, the Manhattan, when into the sea." take the first joib that shows up she comes around again. The same official union posts. The 4 What's In A Name? on the big hoard. Harold Fall, is true of Elbert Winslow, who is credentials committee re- Agent: R. N. Sweeney, unopposed. The decision to name the new also a 20-year SIU man, last looking to get back aboard the ported that 35 candidates have Business Agent: Hugh Jones and bridge after Verrazano caused a sailed on the Henry in the deck -Spitfire. qualified to take part in the bal­ Ed Carey. mild furor in New York, where department. She went offshore, Julian R. Wilsoh, a 17-year SIU loting. San Pedro Branch Office Port the hridjges and tunnels are tradi­ however, and now he is looking man who last sailed as an AB on The voting will extend Agent: Bob Sherrill, unopposed. tionally named for their geograph­ for another coastwise job. the New Yorker, Is spending his through Friday, January 29, 1965. Business Agent: John Fick, unop­ ical locations—such as Bronx- Philadelphia eighth month on the beach as the Ballots will be available at union posed. Whitestone Bridge, Brooklyn-Bat­ Shipping has been pretty good result of a hack Injury. headquarters, branch officers and Honolulu Branch Office Port tery Tunnel, etc. The Italian His­ in Phllly, with seven payoffs, four Puerto Rico from business agents aboard ship. Agent: James Murphy, S. E. Ben­ torical Society of America re­ sign-ons and seven ships in tran­ The shipping picture has hen Members may also obtain ballots nett, Edward Peters and Stanley portedly had a hand in having the sit. fair in Puerto Rico, with eleven by mail by sending in a written Peterson. bridge named as it was and won a Frank Pasaluk, just off the Spit­ men shipped during the last pe­ request along with their union New York Branch Office Port partial victory In its final designa­ fire, reports that the ship broke riod and eleven ships contacted. book. The candidates for the var­ Agent: Red Ramsey, unopposed. tion—the Verrazano -Narrows down at sea and had to await an On the P.R. labor front, the SIU ious MFOW offices are: Business Agent: Slim Von Hess Bridge. IBU tug to bring spare parts out Puerto Riico Division has won a • President: William Jordan, un­ and Theodore Vorhees. from Norfolk. Investigation re­ representation election at Com- opposed; Vice President: Alex Board of Trustees: The Consti­ The Staten Island Chamber of vealed the engine had burned out. pania Petrolera . California, Inc., Jarret, unopposed; Treasurer: tution provides that the President, Commerce wanted the bridge Frank reports it was a good trip producers of Chevron gasoline. In Cliff Peterson and John Schlie- Vice President and Treasurer are named—of course—the Staten Is­ despite the trouble, with plenty other news of labor, the Puerto mann. members of the Board of Trus­ land Bridge and claimed tradition of oA. for the hands. Rioan Dockworkers Union has re­ Headquarters Business Agent tees, with the remaining four to was on its side. Among other ob­ Frank Smith, who sails in the ceived an ILA charter and will No 1: Bobby Iwata, Richard Hol­ be elected. Running for the four jections Staten Island brought up steward department, is just off the start an organizing drive in non lo way and George Medeiros. positions are: S. E. Bennett, Har­ was that Verrazano is difficult to Norina. He is sorry about the waterfront-connected industries. Headquarters Business Agent No. ry Jorgensen, Red Ramsey, John pronounce and spell, and that few Phillies missing the pennant hut Larry Schroeder piled off the 2: Jack Hatton and C. E. Broad. Schlemann, Bob Sherrill, R. N. people had ever heard of him. One has high hopes for next year. Gateway City after a short voyage Headquarters Business A,gent- Sweeney and Nick Trivich. Chamber member went so far as to Meanwhile, he is registered and and will enjoy the pleasures of Clerk No. 3: Whitey Disley, unop­ SIU Convention delegates ffour call Verrazano a "foreigner" caus­ ready to ship. William MiUison, a Puerto Rico for awhile. Steve posed. Headquarters Dispatchers: openings): S. E. Bennett, Harry ing another member, who had 20-year union member, is just off Marretfo is also doing a little Elmo Shaw, Robert Borland, John Jorgensen, Red Ramsey, John agreed with the Chamber view up the Potomac and on the lookout Puerto Ricah vacationing after a Deegan, John Sur and Nick Tri- Schliemann, Bob Sherrill, R. N. to that point, to resign in protest. for an India run. He had nice round-trip on the intercoastal San vich. Sweeney and Nick Trivich. The New York Times even got weather during his time on the Franci^o. . . Seattle Branch Office Port Also on the ballot this year is into the act editorially in opposi­ beach and enjoyed part of it at Agent: Harry Jorgensen, unop- a proposition that would change tion to the name, citing the stub­ a couple of series games in New josed. Business Agent: Pmbert the election of MFOW officials to bornness of New Yorkers who still York. Truitt, William Blecker, Donald once every two years instead of insist on calling the Avenue of the Baltimore shipping slowed up P"own, .Bernie Carpenter, "Cogi" every year as at present. If Americas by its old name of Sixth during the last two-week period. Ching, Leonard Knopp and Hairy adopted, the new rule would ap­ Avenue. The bridge would always It is expected to improve, how­ Ulrich. ply to those elected to terms dur­ be called the Narrows Bridge said ever, with the Robin Locksley and , Portland Branch Office Port ing the 1965 elections. (Continued on page 18) the Mairymar expected to crew up Ootober SO, 1964 SEAFARERS LOG fmpoffonca of Barg9 Industry Discussed Barge Service Provides Cities By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer With iMore Jobs, Buying Power SlU Vacation Plan Clarified Higher employment and additional purchasing power are the chief benefits to the local One of the most popular benefits among SIU members is the $800 economies of coastal and inland port cities serviced by a strong tug and barge industry, de­ annual Seafareirs Vacation benefit. Many newcomers to the Union may not be aware that it was the SIU that pioneered the effort to guarantee clared Braxton Carr, president of the American Waterways Operators in a recent address regular vacations for the professional seaman. • to the annual convention of> The gains brought about by the SIU's type of vacation plan can be the American- Association of presence of a flourishing inland services, declared Carr. These In­ plainly seen when they are compared with the vacation arrangements water transportation system, said clude warehousing, marine sup­ contained in union contracts 14 years ago. In those days a typical Port Authorities. Carr said Carr, is its impact on the set­ plies, dry docking and boat repair­ port cities could reap these bene­ vacation contract clause ruled that a Seafarer had to work one full year ting of truck and rail freight ing, marine insurance, charter and on the same ship, for the same employer, to get one week's vacation. fits by taking advantage of the in­ rates. The positive influence of brokerage agencies, surface and expensive, mass movement of Since the average Seafarer ordinarily works for a number of different this cheaper form of water trans­ diving contractors and harbor tow­ employers during a single year, he usually ends up on the short end freight on the nation's inland portation on local freight rates af­ ing. All of these services help to waterways. as far as vacation is concerned under that type of arrangement. fects shippers not only in the port provide impetus to the develop­ Today, more than 13 years after the inauguration of the vacation Carr sees the availability of low- involved, but also throughout the ment of the local economies. plan, a Seafarer knows he can collect this important benefit no matter cost, shallow-draft water transpor­ surrounding area. Carr estimates that 80,000 men how many employers he has worked for, and regardless of how many tation as the key that makes many A good example, mentioned by and women are employed aboard ships he has sailed on. This means that the Seafarer doesn't have to ports important distribution cen­ Carr, of an inland port's heavy in­ 21,000 commercial vessels on the worry about staying aboard a single ship for a full year for a single ters. As an illustration, he pointed dustrial growth is Memphis, Tenn. nation's Inland rivers, canals and employer in order to receive his vacation benefit. to the steel industry In the Pitts­ In 1939 Memphis had 378 manu­ other channels. The inland water One of the SIU vacation plan's most significant aspects is that a burgh region which ships iron and facturing plants with 18,225 work­ freight industry handle over 418 Union member knows he can collect his $800 a year vacation for a steel products by barge to Mem­ ers. These statistics had jumped million tons of freight' each year year's seatime, or a prorata shared phis and Houston for reshipment to 872 manufacturing plants em­ and provide over 133 billion ton thereof for each 90 days of sea- accumulates on that ship for that by other forms of transportation ploying 87,000 workers by 1962. miles of cargo service annually. time. trip. to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and The growth of inland water This represents 9.5 percent of the Since the first vacation agree­ An important requirement which other southwestern states. transportation also encourages the nation's domestic freight move­ ment was signed in 1951, vacations should be kept in mind by mem­ Port cities find Inland water development of many auxiliary ments. have come to be a feature of which bers eligible to collect the vaca­ transportation of crucial Impor­ every Union member takes advan­ tion benefit is that discharges nec­ tance. The chief example In this tage. In the first nine months of essary to prove eligibility must be case, says Carr, Is New Orleans 1964, approximately 12,000 appli­ presented within one year from which depends on inland waterway cations for vacation benefits to­ the date of payoff in order to col­ facilities for approximately half of Two SlU Vessels Play talling approximately $4 million lect vacation benefits for the time its total commerce. were filed by SIU men. The SIU submitted. Inland commerce also serves as vacation plati has paid out over In the event that a member a spur to the growth of port cities' Key Role In Navy Games $30 million to Seafarers since the starts a trip holding Coast Guard foreign trade, the Waterways Op­ inception of the plan. discharges that total less than 90 erators' president asserts. This HUELVA, Spain—"Operation Steel Pike," the joint U.S.­ The Seafarers Vacation Plan days of seatime which are less stimulation serves as a two-way Spain naval and amphibious maneuvers which includes a provides an annual benefit of $800 than a year old, they will be hon­ street, since the nation's need for fleet of ten American-flag freighters in its strike force, got for 365 days of seatime or $200 ored at the end of the voyage, imports as well as its growth of for every 90 days an- SIU member even though more than a year's exports has helped to Increase off to an impressive start last-^ works for a covered employer or time may have elapsed. However, U.S. inland water commerce. week. could not be called upon as quick­ employers. An important advan­ the eligible member must present The growth of the inland water An estimated 60,000 Ameri­ ly—if at all—to aid our armed tage of the plan is that a member his accumulated discharges with transportation industry has also can and Spanish assault troops forces in a time of crisis. la not required to payoff a ship to his vacation claim within 90 days had its impact on the growth of stormed ashore in a mock landing The success of the operation was coiiect the benefit. after the voyage ends, or before the port cities which it serves. on a beach in southern Spain. The marred, however, by the death of The benefit may be paid on a he signs on another ship, which Carr pointed to the jump in ter­ troops were backed up by a naval nine U.S. Marines, who were killed prorated basis for periods of sea­ ever is sooner. when their assault helicopter col­ minal construction and other in­ armada that included the SIU- time less than a year, although a Another requirement for vaca­ contracted Del Sol (Delta Lines) lided with another helicopter over minimum of 90 days is required. In tion plan eligibility that Seafarers vestments by water carriers, pri­ the crowded invasion beach. Both vate and public agencies. This de­ and the Couer D'Alene Victory the event a member dies or retires who are shipping out should keep (Victory Carriers), along with eight helicopters crashed in flames, in­ on Union pension, he, his widow, in mind occurs when their dis­ velopment has put idle waterfront juring 13 other Marines. property to work, improving land other U.S.-flag merchant ships. or beneficiary can receive the un­ charges representing accumulated values as well as providing new Vice Admiral John S. McCain, The ten fast, modern and quick- collected vacation benefits he has seatime may be more than a year sources of municipal taxes. Jr., Atlantic amphibious force loading merchant ships which took accrued within the previous 365 old by the end of their voyage. In chief, said the Navy, because of its part disgorged their heavy cargoes days. this case, the member must notify In addition to improving a port commitments, probably could not of tanks, trucks and field pieces at city's tax base, the presence of In order to collect a vacation the Vacation Plan office in writing have handled the cargo needed for a prefabricated dock that was benefit, a member must present before this seatime is actually barge service wiil also Influence the exercises without the ten pri­ quickly thrown up by the landing new Industries to locate in these his Coast Guard discharges as more than one year old. Vacation vately chartered merchant ships forces. proof of his accumulated seatime. payments will then be made when areas, says Carr. This is especially that took part. Operation Steel Pike Is the true of company management that If the discharge took place within the member returns to the U.S. The presence of the merchant largest amphibious operation un­ the previous 365 days, the benefit and formally submits his applica­ wants to take advantage of low- ships at the maneuvers emphasized dertaken by the U.S. since the Ko­ cost water transportation in the Is paid for the period of the entire tion for benefits. the role that a strong and modern rean War. All in all, at least 94 voyage, provided that there is a One last reminder is necessary movement of raw materials or U.S. maritime power could play In ships from the U.S. and Spain, manufactured goods. minimum of 90 days of employ­ for that small group of our mem­ the event of emergencies. Run­ along with aircraft and helicopters, ment. bers who file for vacation benefits One of the most important assets away-flag shipping, operated un­ took part in the exercises which In counting days of seatime to and then for some reason, fail to provided for port cities by the der the myth of "effective control" will continue into next month. determine eligibility for the bene­ pick up the benefit checks. If a fits, if a vessel Is laid up for a vacation benefit check isn't picked period of more than 10 days and a up within 60 days after it has been former crewmember signs on issued, it is returned to the plan again when the ship is reactivated, office, Since most of our members this will be regarded as new em­ like to claim the benefits they have ployment. coming to them promptly, this A crewmember who is on a ship doesn't happen too often. How­ for more than a year, will get the ever, when it does, it is necessary full vacation benefit for the first to contact the vacation ulan office 365 days of seatime he puts In, in headquarters to forward the and will be paid a prorated check to the Union office nearest amount for any additional time he to the applicant.

Notify Union On LOG Mali As Seafarers know, copies of each issue ot the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing tlie LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, and minutes forms are then air­ mailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer U.S.-flag merchant ships participating in the oint U.S.-Spain naval and amphibious exercise requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. "Operation Steel Pike" ere silhouetted on the horizon as the strike force nears the Spanish As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SiU coast. Over 60,000 American Marines and Spanish troops recently took part in a mock in­ ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that vasion in southern Spain. The naval strike force included two SlU ships, the Del Sol (Delta the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of Lines) and the Coucr D'Alene Victory (Victory Carriers) as well as eight other U.S.-flag its mailing lists. freighters. Paic Sis SEAPAREnS LOG Od^txir it, ItM

(Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) October 10-October 23 The shipping situation took a downswing during the the west coast, however, tended to offset the total last two weeks, with most of the below normal situation decline, with all three ports registering good gains. Ship A€fMfy occurring on the east coast. The Gulf coast, however, Registration reflected the slower shipping situation, Si^ IR where activity was on the slowbell during the last period, climbing to 1,305 from 1,267 the period before. The num­ fat Offf Om Tram. TOTAL set a quicker pace this period. A total of 1,071 Seafarers ber of SIU men registered and on the beach, totaled shipped during the last two weeks, compared with 1,403 3,706 Seafarers at the end of the last two weeks, compared lestcHi 1 0 2 3 during the previous reporting period, to 3,622 the previous period. New York.... 12 5 25 42 A breakdown by departnrient shows that shipping in The statistics showing the seniority picture also in-- Philadelpkia.. 5 5 18 the steward department was down considerably, while dicated the lower level of activity, with a larger percent­ laltimore .... 5 3 7 15 the deck department was more active. Engine depart­ age of Class A men shipping than in the last period. Of Noifaik 2 2 5 9 JackMavilla .. 1 0 11 12 ment activity was about the same as the previous period. the total shipped, 54 percent, were Class A, compared to Shipping on the east coast was generally lower than Tompo 0 0 7 7 52 percent the period before. Class B men shipped 35 Mobile 4' 3 4 11 the previous period, with New York and Norfolk showing percent of the total, a gain of 1 point from the previous Now Oricoiit.. 5 11 14 30 considerable slowdown. Jacksonville shinning also fell period, and Class C men, dropped to 10 percent, from Hoottoo 7 5 33 45 off. but more men shipped out of Boston, Baltimore and 13 percent the period before. Wiimloqtoo .. 2 1 5 8 Philadelphia than in the preceding two weeks. Shipping activity statistics remained high, with the Son Francisco. 2 2 10 14 On the Gulf coast. New Orleans recovered from a total at almost the same level as the previous period. SeoHle 2 2 6 10 slump, as job calls began to blossom on the shipping A total of 51 ships payed off during the period. There • board. There was also an increase in the number of were 39 sign-ons and 134 in transit movements. Total Seafarers shipped from Houston. Shipping was slightly movements during the period were 224, compared to 225 TOTALS ... 51 39 134 224 slower in the other ports on the Gulf. The situation on during the previous period. DECK DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS AI CLASS B CLASS AI CLASS B CLASS C 1 Shipped CLASS AI CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP Poet 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL Boston 2 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 l! 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 21 10 21 8 39 0 4 6 10 New York 24 55 20 99 4 15 13 32 15 36 10 61 3 2 8 13 0 0 0 0 61 13 0 74 90 160 33 283 16 48 80 144 Philadelphia 6 6 0 12 0 5 16 211 6 3 0 9 0 3 9 12 0 1 2 3 9 12 3 24 16 16 4 36 0 6 17 23 Baltimore 12 13 4 29 0 3 11 14 7 14 1 22 2 3 9 14 0 3 0 3 22 14 3 39 39 53 10 102 2 21 41 64 Norfolk 7 4 0 11 0 5 2 7, 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 8 10 3 21 0 5 10 15 Jacksonville 0 8 1 9 1 1 3 51 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0, 1 3 0 4 4 14 1 19 4 2 8 14 Tampa 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 11 0 2 1 3 2 6 1 9, 0 5 3 8 Mobile 12 10 2 24 0 2 2 4 2 7 0 9 3 1 3 7, 0 2 0 2 9 7 2 18 31 25 11 67 0 2 9 11 New Orleans 25 32 8 65 1 16 28 45 15 22 7 4.4 2 24 18 44 0 8 6 14 44 44 14 102 53 68 12 133 1 32 58 91 Houston 19 27 9 55 3 17 15 35 17 23 7 47 2 15 8 25 0 3 0 3 47 25 3 75 53 78 11 142 5 30 43 78 Wilmington 7 11 0 18 2 1 3 6 5 7 1 13 2 2 3 7, 0 0 0 0 13 7 0 20 10 18 3 31 2 4 10 16 San Francisco 10 14 3 27 0 1 3 4 3 10 1 14 1 4- 5 10, 1 1 4 6 14 10 6 30 30 27 4 61 1 15 4 20 Seattle 4 12 5 21 0 4 5 9 1 6 4 11 0 8 14'' 0 0 0 0 11 14 0 25 19 31 5 55 0 36 19 55 6 i 1 TOTALS 129 193 54 1 376 11 72 102 1 185 73 130 31 1 234 15 65 73 1 153 1 19 12 1 32 234 153 32 1 419 365 527 106 1 998 31 210 308 1 549 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C Shipped CLASS A1 CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP Poet 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL Boston 0 2 ~0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 1 16 2 19 0 6 3 9 New York 12 44 8 64 4 19 10 33 3 39 4 46 3 7 8 18 0 1 10 ll' 46 18 11 75 50 123 17 190 12 48 50 110 Philadelphia 3 7 1 11 0 5 4 9 1 10 1 12^ 0 2 4 6;' 0 2 0 2 12 6 2 20 4 17 4 25 0 7 13 20 Baltimore 2 9 0 11 1 4 5 10 1 10 1 12 1 5 5 11 ! 0 0 0 0, 12 11 0 23 13 43 6 62 4 34 34 72 Norfolk 0 5 5 10 0 2 4 6 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 o! 2 1 0 3 2 15 1 18 0 9 8 17 Jacksonville 0 1 0 1 1 4 1 6 1 0 0 li 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 3 4 1 7 0 8 i 3 4 4 11 Tampa 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 3 2 6 0 8 0 1 1 2 Mobile 3 10 1 14 0 2 6 8 1 8 1 10 0 2 5 7 0 1 3 4 10 7 4 21 8 27 1 36 0 5 10 IS New Orleans 12 29 6 47 6 22 19 47, 6 37 1 44 4 23 18 45 0 3 2 5, 44 45 5 94 24 51 14 89 4 42 51 97 Houston 7 20 2 29 4 17 11 32 6 24 2 32! 0 18 11 29 0 2 1 3. 32 29 3 64 24 42 3 69 9 46 37 92 Wilmington 3 3 1 7 2 4 1 7 2 1 0 3 0 6 3 9 0 4 0 4 3 9 4 16 4 11 2 17 2 7 e 15 San Francisco 3 16 4 23 2 4 1 7 3 12 2 17 1 2 1 4 1 0 0 1, 17 4 1 22 8 35 7 50 3 12 8 23 Seattle 1 14 3 18 1 _ 2 4 7 2 8 5 15 2 2 6 10 0 1 0 1 15 10 1 26 5 31 3 39 2 18 7 27 TOTALS 47 161 31 1 239 21 86 66 1 173 26" 150 19 1 195 11 70 63 1 144 1 15 19 1 35195 144 35 I1 374 146 424 60 1 630. 39 239 232 1 510 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C1 Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP Port 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1^5 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1-B 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL Bos 0 1 0 2 3 1 0 " 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 4 6 5 16 1 0 2 3 NY...... 8 12 14 22 56 2 4 16 22 4 11 9 15 39 1 0 7 8 0 0 5 5, 39 8 5 52 24 56 34 66 180 10 12 25 47 Phil 1 4 1 3 9 0 1 3 4 0 4 1 6 11 0 0 4 4 0 0 3 3 11 4 3 is! 5 6 6 9 26 1 1 9 11 Bal 1 3 5 6 15 0 2 5 7 1 5 2 4 12 1 0 9 10 0 0 0 0 12 10 9 25 13 30 14 24 81 6 4 43 53 Nor 0 2 0 2 4 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1| 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 5 7 5 4 21 2 2 13 17 Jac 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fl 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 4 3 0 10 1 3 1 5 Tara 0 1 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 Oi 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 2 2 6 13 0 0 0 0 Mob..... 2 6 1 2 11 0 2 7 9 0 1 0 4 5 0 0 3 3, 0 0 4 4 9 3 4 12 4 17 9 12 42 2 2 14 18 NO 3 15 7 20 45 1 2 32 35 4 11 5 16 36 4 . 1 35 40 0 0 5 5 36 40 5 81 15 21 16 44 96 3 5 78 86 Hou 4 15 6 7 32 2 2 12 16 2 11 4 8 25 2„ 2 12 16, 1 1 13 15 25 16 15 56 16 28 11 25 80 6 5 22 33 WilYxrsi 2 2 1 3 8 o n* 1 0 3 4 0 1 3 3 7 0 0 3 3 1 0 3 4 7 3 4 14 6 4 2 7 19 4 0 11 15 SF 2 3 4 4 13 0 0 2 2 0 1 2 3 6 0 0 5 5 0 0 1 i; 6 5 1 12 10 13 10 20 53 Sea 1 2 5 8 0 4 5 4 13 0 3 5 8 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 5 10 4 14 33 4 8 41 53 TOTALS 24 68 47 77 1 216 8 17 91 1 116 11 47 26 65 1 149 8 3 80 1 91 2 2 34 1 38 149 91 38 1 278 no 202 122 236 {1 670' 41 44 264 1 349 SUMMARY Registered Registered SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS S CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS fi GROUr GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL DECK 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 23 ALL 123 ALL 129 193 54 1376; 11" 72 102 | 185 73 130 31 | 234 15 65 "73 I 153 19 12 32 224 153 32 419 365 527 106 998 31_210 308 I 549 E-JGINE 47 161_31 I 239 21 s'O 66 1 173 26 150 19 t95 11 70 63 144 "15 19 35,195 144 35 374 146 424 60 630 39 239 232| 510 STEWARD 92 47 77 1 216, ~8 17 91 1 116 58 26 65 149, 8 } 80 91 ' 2 34 38 149 91 38| 278 312 122 236| 670 41 44 264 349 GRAND TOTALS 268 401 162 J 8311 40 175 259| 474157 306 115 578 34' 138 216 388 4 36 65 I 105 568 388 105 11071 823 1073 402 ]2298 111 493 804 11408 M, IfM SEAFARERS LOG Eight SIU Veterans Join Growing Pensioner Ranks By Lincisey Williams. Viee-Presldent, Gulf Ar«o Gulf Seafarers Aid Johnson Seafarera along the Gulf Coast turned to in traditional SIU style to lend a helplng,hand In the Johnson for President Campaign. Volunteers in large numbers went to work in the New Orleans SIU Hall to process campaign literature for mailing In behalf of President Johnson and U. S. Representative Hale Boggs, who has Republican opposition in his bid for re-election as Congressman froraTLouisiana's Second District. Volunteers also were at work in Democratic Head­ Blackledge Creel Houland Hardeman Fernandez Johnston quarters in Houston and Mobile. In Houston the AFL-CIO also was campaigning for U. S. Senator Ralph Yarborough who has strong Seven Atlantic and Gulf district Seafarers and one Great Lakes district Seafarer have Republican opposition. been added to the growing list of SIU men awarded SIU pensions and can now retire In a special convention at Baton Rouge on October 18, attended by with the assurance of a monthly check in the mailbox. The action of the board of trustees an SIU delegation that was one of the largest at the meeting, the brings the number of Sea-"*^' Louisiana AFL-CIO went on record as concurring in the AFL-CIO shipped with the SIU from the the SIU-Great Lakes district la endorsement of the Johnson-Humphrey ticket. The meeting, partic­ farers receiving the $150 a port of Idiiladelphia. Fernandez the port of Detroit. A native of ipated in by more than 600 delegates from throughout Louisiana, month to a total of 80. now makes his home In Baltimore, Michigan, he now plans to settle Voted to support the campaign to the fullest extent. There were signs Md. at his home in Hul^bard, Mich. He as election day approached that the Johnson campaign was gaining The pensioners are Gabriel Colon, 61; James Henry Russell, A member of the steward de­ last sailed aboard the tanker, strength in Gulf Coast States, which had been considered doubtful partment, Johnston first joined Detroit. by some political observers. 61; Thomas L. Blackledge, 62; In Alabama, for example, loyal Democrats reported that John Tyson James P. Creel, 54; Mikael Hov- of Mobile, candidate for Congress 4 land, 61; Earl T. Hardeman, 64; from that District, was in trouble spend the holidays with his fam­ Manuel Fernandez, 65; Edmund H. in his race with Republican Jack ily before making the job calls Johnstcm, 64. Edwards as a result of Tyson's re­ again. A member of the steward de­ luctance to come out in support of Hubert C. Cain, who got off the the national Democratic party partment, Colon has been sailing Monarch of the Seas about with the SIU since he signed on In ticket. Tyson barely squeaked in month ago, is currently promoting By Frank Drozak, West Representative as the Democratic nominee in a "rock and roll" music shows at New York many years ago. A na­ primary conducted in the State at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium tive of Puerto Rico, he now makes Calif. Labor Fights For Election Goals large prior to redistricting of while he builds up time on his Alabama. his home in the Bronx, N.Y., rest- The top local task for San Francisco labor between now and eleo- Group 1 deck department card. tlon Day is the drive to guarantee thr political retirement of anti- Aside from politics, a big topic After nine months on the Mont- of conversation around the SIU labor Congressman William S. Mallllard. The Maritime Port Council peller Victory, George P. Saucier in the Bay area went on record against Mailliard, who stands in the halls in the Gulf has been the paid off to spend some time with progress of several power house Goldwater corner of the Republican party, at its meeting last week. ! his family while having extensive The Port Council voted to devote its main energies to tiie election of Gulf States teams which have en­ dental work done. Dan Frazier, joyed national ranking during the Thomas O'Toole, the Democratic candidate for Mailliard's seat. Mail­ one of the real oldtimers, who liard, who has always sought labor's support, showed his true feelings early part of the season. For the sails messman, is vacationing at benefit of those who may be out his home in Whistler, Ala., near in Congress by his 'no' vote on medicare, the tax cut, the war on at sea, here are a couple of scores Mobile. poverty, social security, medical schools, mass transit, aid to students and other labor-supported legislation. in the big games; Arkansas, 14, Mose E. Coleman, who has been Texas 13; LSU 3, Tennessee 3; sailing out of the Gulf since 1938, Labor's drive to elect O'Toole in place of Mailliard will include Alabama 17, Florida 14; Georgia paid off from the second cook's Cdon Russell house-to-house canvassing in the district to bring out the normally Tech 7, Tulane 6; Vanderbilt 7, job on the Montpelier Victory Democratic voters and alert them to Mailliard's anti-labor, anti-social Ole Miss, previously beaten by and registered in Group 1. He will ing easily with his monthly in­ welfare record. Florida and Kentucky, 7. be looking for a night cook and come. He last sailed on the Over­ The second key issue for California voters—^besides the various con­ As. far as the shipping picture baker's job when he finishes the seas Rose. tests for national and state offices—are the propositions that will goes, it continues good in New vacation he is enjoying with Russell is a native- of New York appear on the ballot. Many will affect the life of Californians for a Orleans, is booming in Houston friends and family in Mobile. City, although he will now retire long time to come. Here then are organized labor's recommendations and the outlook is fair in Mobile. to his home in Mobile Ala. An SIU on the 17 propositions that will appear on the November 3 ballot. New Orleans Delegates to the California Labor Federation convention in San Fran­ Mobile old-timer, he signed his first Some of the oldtimers have articles in New York and has cisco last month put their strongest emphasis on defeating Propositions After a year on the Clairborne, been showing their younger SIU sailed in the steward department 14, 16 and 17 and an overwhelming body of unions throughout blie state Homer E. Windham went home to Brothers how to really get the job ever since. His last ship was the are urging a YES vote in Proposition 15. Jackson, Alabama to enjoy the done in doing volunteer work in tanker Bradford Island. No. Subject Recommendation dove and deer season. S, A. Solo- the Johnson for President cam­ Blackledge first joined the un­ 1—$150 million beaches and parks bond issue YES man got off the Del Oro and reg­ paign. Among them are Vic Mle- 2—$380 million construction bond issue YES istered in Group 1 before going rana, who is like an old fire horse ion in the port of New Orleans and spent his years at sea sailing in 3—$260 million school building aid bond issue YES home for a vacation with his fam­ when somebody rings the bell for 4—Property tax exemption for veterans— ily in Montgomery. A. C, Reed, a political campaign, Willie and the steward department. A native of Mississippi, he now is settled No recommendation. who last was on the Oceanic Earl Hardeman, Manual Traba, 5—Property tax exemption for widows and veterans YES Wave, is enjoying a rest while Phil O'Connor, John "Scotty" comfortably on his $150 monthly pension in Boutte, La. He last 6—Retaliatory tax of insurance companies— building some time on his Group Clark and Bill Tank. The Harde­ No recommendation. 2 engine department card. John man brothers, both of whom re­ sailed aboard ;he Del Valle. SIU Oldtlmer 7—Investing retirement funds in corporation stock YES J. Kane, an SIU member since cently retired on an SIU pension, 8—Re-election of Superior Court judges in counties 1938, will soon be looking for an checked in at the SIU Hall after Creel is a native of Mississippi with populations exceeding 700,000 YES AO's job. He has been vacation­ a vacation trip to Mexico. They wh® now makes his home in New ing after paying off the Arlzpa. reported they had a grand time 9—County supervisorial district boundaries YES Orleans. An SIU oldtimer, he 10—Disposition of school land fund revenues YES H. B. Davis paid off the Alcoa and came back praising the SIU joined the Union in the port of Ranger after being on this ship disability pension and retirement 11—Municipal contracts with counties, r. YES Mobile sailing in the engine de­ 12—Property tax relief in disaster areas YES about a year and probably will plan. They said it gives them a partment. He has retired from his chance to do things they have al­ 13—^afeguard against misuse of the California Constitution.... YES last ship, the Del Rio, to his home 14—Sales and rentals of residential real property NO ways wanted to do but never in New Orleans. seemed to have the time. 15—Television Programs Initiative YES Notify Welfare Hovland is a native of the coun­ After spending more time than 16—Lottery License NO Of Changes usual on the beach while recover­ try of Norway, who is now a resi­ 17—Railroad train crews NO dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. He first Shipping was on the slow bell in San Francisco during the last period. The SIU Welfare Services De­ ing from an illness, Gus Broslg took the chief steward's job on joined the SIU in New York and Only one ship paid off, two signed-on and six were serviced in transit. partment reports that it has had sailed in the engine department. difficulty locating seamen's the Del Alba . bound for West The outlook for the coming period is also slow, with only the Ilerculca African ports. Gus, who is now 64 Before coming to this country, he Delaware, Wild Ranger and the Iberville expected to pass through in families because the seamen's sailed for many years on foreign- enrollment or beneficiary cards and has been sailing since 1914, transit. Chang P. King, just off the Wild Ranger, has had a run of looks hale and hearty for his age, flag vessels. His last ship was the mixed luck lately. His wife just gave birth to a fine six and one-half have not been kept up to date. John C. Some death benefit payments but he says he is looking forward pound baby girl, but he suffered a sprained ankle at about the same have been delayed for some to reaching 65 so he can retire A member of the deck depart­ time. , time until the Seafarer's bene­ under the SIU Pension Plan. ment during his years at sea, Vincent G. Fitzgerald, an SIU old timer, is coming along nicely in ficiaries could be located. To Gene Joachim, a veteran Inland Hardeman joined the SIU for the the USPHS hospital. He says he misses the old Bloomfield and his old avoid delays in payments of wel­ Boatman, is wiling away the time first time in the port of New York. shipmates down in the Gulf. Ragner E. Olsen, another old timer, had fare benefits. Seafarers are ad­ visiting with friends at the SIU A native of Augusta, Ga., he now to be flown back from Inchon, Korea, after suffering a heart attack vised to notify the Union im­ Hall while recoverng from an in­ plans to settle down in his home in while serving aboard the Choctaw. .He's improving rapidly now, and mediately of any changes in ad­ jured foot. that city, confident that his pen­ hopes to be all riglit soon again. Calvin Wilson, who last sailed dress, changes in the names of Houstou sion check will be in the mailbox as the bosun on the Wild Ranger, is back in dry dock for another graft­ beneficiaries or additional de­ Philip Quintaya is registered In each month. He last sailed aboard ing job on his leg. His former shipmates wishjiim all the best. pendents by filling out new en­ Group 1-S after sailing as chief the Andrew Jackson. Wilmington rollment and beneficiary cards. steward on the Wilton to Japan. Frenandez last sailed aboard the Shipping has been very good in Wilmington during the last period. The cards should be witnessed The ship was sold there for scrap Flomar. in the engine department The Wild Ranger and the Mount Washington paid off and the Monticello as a means of verifying signa­ and the crew, which was repa­ as fireman-watertender. A na­ Victory, San Francisco, Portraar, Robin Hood and Alamar went through tures. triated by air, paid off in Seattle tive of Spain, he first came to in transit. The outlook for the next period is also good, with the (Continued on page 16) this country 33 years ago, and i (Continued on page 18) Page Eiffht SEAFARERS LOG

HEN a merchant seaman takes to the water after Scientists readily admit that much too From their exiperiments so far, the scientists have given Wabandoning ship he is faced by many dangers. One strong support to what seafaring men have always be­ of the most fearsome is the possibility ^at the waters little is known about the shark. In the lieved—the shark is a formidable and dangerous enemy. are shark infested. To help minimize the peril of sfliarks following article, the LOG presents some They point out however, that not all sharks are dan­ for swimmers or anyone else who takes to the water, two gerous, although they don't advise anyone to carry on shark's eyes, neatly wrapped in plastic hags, recently ar­ of the shark-lore which is available and exiperiments of his own to find out which are and which rived at the University of Miami's Institute of Marine aren't. Fewer than 30 of the 250 different species of Science. Scientists at the institute hope the plastic- describes the continuing search for fur­ sharks have been definitely implicated in attacks on hu­ bagged eyes will help them answer an important ques­ ther information about one of man's mans, scientists have found. Some of the biggest sharks, tion: Is a shark color-blind? in fact, seem to be quite peaceful. The huge, 40-foot Yum-Yum Yellow most ancient enemies. basking shark has only minute teeth and seems to feed Seafarers who had their ships shot out from under only on the smallest of fish and tiny sea organisms. -On them during the war might agree with the belief of many To test the shark's hearing ability, scientists have the other hand, a slightly smaller variety, the 36-foot that best shark-repellent chemicals available don't do white shark, is describel as highly aggressive and capa­ their job too well. Navy pilots have also voiced the opin­ simulated the sound of a fish or a man struggling in the ble of swallowing a man whole. Calling him dangerous ion that the yellow color of some life rafts and life jack­ water. The taped sound was broadcast into the water would be an understatement and the best rule of thumb ets used by downed fliers may actually attract sharks to from a small boat while scientists watched from a plane overhead. In every case, using the proper sound, sharks for the time being seems to be "stay away from all the area for a meal. Skin divers have begun to call the sharks." color "Yum Yum Yellow" for this reason. The plastic- streaked toward their target—some from more than 200 yards away—with an error of never more than five de­ Other aspects of sea-life research are ainoed at aiding bagged shipment of shark's eyes were ordered so they commercial and sport fishermen. could be studied carefully to determine if sharks are grees which they constantly corrected as they drew really color-blind, as had been thought, or are instead closer. Certain sounds, to a shark, are the signal that Gallon Of Marlin attracted by bright colors. "dinner is served." Any Seafarer who has ever hooked into a furiously The color vision of sharks is only one of the questions Hears With Skin fighting blue marlin, tuna or swordfish, which grow to about sharks which have been under investigation re­ In addition to its ears, scientists feel the shark also a weight of 2,000 pounds, may find the following state­ cently, and the shark is only one of many marine forms hears through a so-called "lateral line" of sensitive cells ment by a sea scientist hard to believe. "At one time I which ore under study. Sea scientists are ready to admit along his sides. Experiments are underway to determine had a half-gallon jar with 476 marlin in it." that their knowledge of the- sea and its creatures is very if this is so. Experiments have already shown that the He is quite serious however, and the mystery of how small. "Compared to what is known on land, we're about shark is no dope. Not only can he distinguish between an organism which is so tiny at birth can survive in the 200 years behind," a noted deep-water fish specialist two sounds as little as half an octave apart, but he can sea to reach such mammoth proportions is scheduled for readily admits. be trained to approach one sound source while ignoring some serious study. Some feel the task may take scien­ More On Sharks another. tists 200 years to complete. The shark's color vision is still a matter of doubt. It Once trained to a certain sound by receiving a morsel To find out more about the life cycle and habits of is known however, that sharks have a strong sense of of food as reward for his correct response, the shark fish, the scientists all agree that they must learn a great smell. Recent experiments have also proved that sharks really gets to like the sound. By placing an electrode deal more about the sea as well. Oceonographic vessels, have a remarkable ability to "home in" on the source of near the shark's heart; a sort of electrocardiogram shows such as the SlU-manned Anton Bruun and Robert D. Con­ certain underwater sound waves with great accuracy. It that his heart will actually skip a beat or two upon hear­ rad are kept at sea most of the tinoe gathering specimens is thought now that this ability to hear underwater sounds ing the sound. The shark's hearing is so good that once of sea life, charting ocean currents, measuring sea water is what attracts huge numbws of sharks to a fish, or a conditioned, even the faintest sound at low frequencies temperatures, salt content and density, and the ceaseless, man, struggling in the water. will bring on a response. mysterious movements of the sea. ; .< •: • / . > E I > . I • • > "• SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class 119 Wins Tickets JeSt By Ccrf Tanner, Executive Vice-President U.S. Shipbuilding At Low Ebb According: to the latest flxures released by Lloyd's Reg:l8ter of Ship­ ping:, shipyards around the world were booming: with new orders dar­ ing: the third quarter of this year. The main reason for the boom in new ship construction was given as the low prices available for new bottoms because of fierce competition. The boom, however, did not—and does not—extend to the United States, where shipbuilding activity remains at a level unworthy of what should be the greatest maritime power on earth. We, who have the facilities, the raw and finished materials, the skilled manpower and the technical know-how, rank a pour seventh on the list of shipbuilding nations. Ahead of us are Japan, Britain, Sweden, West Germany, France and Italy, in that order. With the exception of Sweden, all were in­ volved in World War II and had much of their shipyard facilities dam­ aged or destroyed; and two. West Germany and Japan, the losers in the war, had to start from scratch. The, tonnage figures show America's ppor position even more graph­ ically. Japan, the leading shipbuilder, has 2.5 million tons of shipping abuilding in her yards in the third quarter of this year, while the United had only 471,000 tons. The Japanese lead then was nearly six to one. How have we come to such a sad state of affairs when, just 20 years ago, we were building piore ships 4 than the whole rest of the world race. While other countries' were combined? The answer, of course building new and efficient vessels, lies in the continuing decline of our huge, much-vaunted fleet was all segments of our maritime in­ rapidly aging and getting ready for dustry. We ended World War II the mothball fleet. With each pass­ with nearly 30 million tons of ing year, the 'average age of bur shipping, the bulk, of it then in active fleet grew since the amount spanking new. condition, having of shipping did not even come been bum,to meet the emergency close to meeting our minimum re­ While: we rested on our laurels, quirements.'Shii» of 20 years or A/ ^ A 7 /4V the nations of western Europe older became the mainstays of our with the help of American tax dry cargo and tanker fleets and a Members of Lifeboat Class 119 pose after successfully completing Coast Guard requirements dollars, began to rebuild their solid portion of our bulk carrier maritime industries, realizing the fleet. On the Lakes, the situation of the New York headquarters course. The latest members of the Union to win lifeboat tick­ important role shipping would was even worse. It has been a long ets are (front row l-r) Clifford W. Men-Dell, John C. Mayo; (middle) Joe N. Brown, Carl play in a trade-conscious postwar time since any of the Lakes ports E. Schunk, Lester Stelly, James Dannt; (rear) instructor Dan Butts, Anthony Amendolio, Jr., world. Included in those nations have seen a new ship, and almost Raymond Talbot and Raymond Diaz. Other members of the graduating class who were not revitalizing or oreatlng new mari­ all of the Lakes shipyards are out present for the picture-taking session were Stanley Wielgosz, Niel Silver, Charles Feye, Sedeb time industries were those of the of business. The few remaining do communist bloc. only repair and reconversion work Idris, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Formica, M. R. Remko and Luis Bonefont. Through short-sightedness and and see the prospects dim for just plain neglect, the United building new ships again in the States stayed out of the maritime near future. Adding to the problem was the Shipwrecking Yard Awaits situation of the runaways, which began before the war in a small way but really ballooned in the SlU Cabbie's postwar years. Old Vessels' Last Voyage Creating unemployment In the American maritime industry and SOUTH KEARNY, N.J.—Tliis small town on the banks of the Hackensack River in Struggle Nabs causing a drain on the nation's northern New Jersey is the last port of call in the life of many an ocean-going ship. When balance of payments, the runaway a deep sea vessel ties up at a pier here, there are no gangs of longshoremen to swarm operators added to the problem by aboard to load or unload Taxi Robbers ordering whatever new tonnage CHiqAGO—SIU cab driver cargo. Instead, groups of pumps, propellers, heat exchang­ line, and then beach or drydock they needed in foreign shipyards. ers, steam condensers, switch­ the hull for the final phase of Eleveterio Sepulveda put the As an example, the current Lloyd's workers carrying acetylene finger on a couple of stickup men torches, and jackhammers move boards and other electrical equip­ wrecking. Register review of shipbuilding ment. Scrap copper, which now The trick to the pier-side demo­ here recently, but it wasn't easy— shows that the runaway flag na­ aboard to literally sound the death not by a long shot. knell for the once-proud freighters, sells for $600 per ton, is regarded lition process is to keep the ship tions—^Liberia and Panama—are as one of the highest salvage in balance as the work progresses. Sepulveda, a driver out of SIU in the front ranks of those coun­ liners and warships that once Transportation Services and Allied tries ordering 'new shipping. plowed mightily across the seven treasures. Lipsett Division officials liken this Workers-contracted Checker Cab seas. After the wreckers have carved technique to burning a candle at Liberia, the prime haven of the up sections of a ship Into bits and both ends. Any slip-ups in the unit 3, related how he picked up runaway United States oil compa­ A vessel ending up here at the two men at about 13:30 A.M.; re­ shipwrecking yards of the Lipsett pieces, the remains are then process means that the hulk will nies, is the recipient of more and pressed into bundles. These bun­ sink to the bottom. cently and drove them to their more new supertankers. Mean­ Division of Luria Brothers & Com­ dles are next delivered into the Work begins first with this re­ destination. But, when they got while, American-flag tankers carry pany, Inc., is destined for a fiery there, one of the passengers grab­ death in an open-hearth furnace. furnaces where they are melteid moval of the funnel and then con­ less than five percent of our na­ down for use in steel for new ships. bed Sepulveda from behind and tion's oil needs. While its useful life as an ocean­ tinues as a piece is lifted from put a knife to his throat while the going ship is at an end, its steel Thus, while the Lipsett yard is the the stem, and then another from As a result of the policies which graveyard for old ships, it also the stem. This technique is fol­ other began to beat him and de­ ignore the needs of America's plates are of high value for use in mand money. construction of new vessels for the provides the material for new lowed until the last plate of the merchant marine and allow our additions to the fleet. keel is removed. Sepulveda proved to be a man ships to desert to runaway flags, U.S. fleet. not easily robbed however, and our shipyards have been working The Lipsett Division yard serves The art of demoll^ing an ocean­ The Lipsett Division, which is going ship has been perfected at managed to break away and get at about half of their capacity. The as the graveyard for as many as the largest shipwrecking organiza­ outside the cab, where; although slowdown has forced many hun­ 25 ships per year. They range the South Keamy yard where the tion in the world, has a backlog of he was still' outnumbered, the bat­ dreds of skilled shipbuilders to from luxury liners to cargo vessels wrecking is done while a vessel is vessels that include the former tle continued. "They worked me seek work elsewhere, their long and world-famous warships that lying beside a pier. This method is school ship Empire State, several over pretty- badly," the driver re­ years of experience and know-how have all outlived their usefulness. used in contrast to other costlier naval and liberty ships as well as calls, "but once we were out of going to waste. Workers at the yard rip into the operations where a ship Is either the superstructure of old Texas the cab, I got in some pretty good The problems of Seafarers and superstructure and hull with flam­ beached or drydocked for demo­ Tower Number 3, which was dis­ blows." shipbuilders are closely connected. ing oxyacetylene torches, hammers lition. Another alternative is to mantled from its perch off the The robbers fled and Sepulveda One cannot thrive without the and other tools of the wrecking cut a vessel down to her water- coast of Massachusetts recently. hailed a policeman. They caught up other, and if one is not doing well trade to salvage every thing of with one of the robbers , a short neither will the other. A govern­ value out of the ve-ssel. An average distance from the scene. The ar­ ment policy that would rebuild Liberty ship, for instance, will yield SIU Clinic Exams—All Ports rested holdup man would not re­ America's merchant marine, and about 3,000. tons of scrap steel veal the name of his partner, but bring it to the level, demanded for which has a value of about $30 per EXAMS THIS PERIOD: September 1 - September 30, 1964 police say the team WM responsible the greatest nation in the world ton on today's scrap market. Port for robberies of 10 or 12 cab driv­ would bring work to shipbuilders Shipwreckers, like their breth­ Seamen Wives CTiildren TOTAL ers in recent months. and to the Seafarers who would ren in automobile junk yards, Baltimore 141 24 22 187 To help cut down on such rob­ sail the new American ships. To keep a sharp eye out for valuable Houston 142 10 10 162 beries, Sepulveda advises his fel­ that end, the seagoing unions and equipment that has a high re-sale 6 8 72 low cab drivers to cooperate with the shipbuilders union stand to­ value. Highly prized items include Mobile the police by attending showups gether—in the AFL-CIO Maritime New Orleans.... .,. . 215 15 24 254 and reporting all suspicious look­ Trades Department—in the fight New York 37 26 508 ing ijeople who ride cabs late at to strengthen America's merchant 29 19 263 night. , . , marine—not only for the benefit mts^TmLce, One stickup team has b^ep i)f Seafarers and,shipbuilders, but 121 109 1,446 pretty well broken up, however. for the nation as a whole. Pat* Ten SEAFARERS LOG OMober 80, 1004 Giant Waves Found In Depths Of Ocean By Ai Tanner, Vice President ond Fred Fornen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes Scientists from Columbia University, supported by the pUESTIONt What kind of gear Office of Naval Research, have measured waves deep below do you toko with you when you Lakes Shipping Awaits Big Freeze the ocean's surface that often dwarf those on the top of the ship out? With the arrival of the Hastings and the expected arrival of the sea. • De Soto, the shipping picture in Detroit remains good. .The cold sea waves were made from instru­ Delvin JohiMont I take lots of weather is starting to set in and general cargo movements on the These waves, the research­ winter clothes and also some light Lakes are being loaded at a stedy pace before the big freeze. ers of Columbia's Hudson La­ ments that resemble underwater space satellites. The oceanographic wear for when it Old-timer, John Poliwka, was in the hall last week and left with boratories have found, run to gets hot. I also most of the pinochle money. Other old-timers on the beaoh are John scientists first made their findings depths ranging down to four take a transistor Schaad, Leo Troy, Carl Green, JoJe Arnold and Pete Fagan. in the warm waters of the Carib­ short-wave radio miles. The observation of the deep 1964 was the best shipping season for salt-water Jobs since the open­ bean and later confirmed them in and a swimming ing of the Seaway. We had seven Waterman ships, one Alcoa and one the depths of the Atlantic. suit. I always in­ Maritime Overseas. According to the reports we received, Waterman clude a swim­ Steamship Company will be back next season with several vessels call­ The satellites the scientists used ming suit in my were instrument packages en­ ing at ports on the Great Lakes. gear, because Food Stamp closed in^^ 13-inch aluminum Chicago swimming is Shipping in the Chicago area has again and continues to be extremely spheres. The spheres are able to float under the sea at any depth great in some of good and there is no let-up in sight, which is amazing for this time of Distribution the ports. year. The Detroit Edison (Boland & Cornelius) recalled her crew up to 20,000 feet. The depth the after a three-week lay-off due to the ship being sent to the shipyard instruments operate at may be set 4« it t for extensive repairs to her bottom. Tweny-seven plates were renewed Is Widened by the scientists. The data collected by the satel­ Kenny Desmond: 1 take lots of after scraping her bottom coming out of the harbor in Muskegon. All WASHINGTON — The Govern­ heavy clothing, auch as heavy hands were happy to get back on the job. ment food stamp program to lites is relayed to instruments on the surface by sonic pings. The underwear, George Stevenson shipped re-* — supplement the diets of needy sweaters, and an cently aboard the Sylvania as Americans will be expanded to 41 instruments were developed and spending period In history. How­ operated under direction of Theo­ oil skin and some medical relief porter and Bill ever, this figure carried on Ameri­ states and the District of Columbia, good work shoes. Toler shipped on the Sullivan the Department of Agriculture an­ dore Pochapsky, senior research can ships accounts for only 11 per­ associate at Hudson Laboratories. I always include Brothers and will stay with her cent of the total grain shipment of nounced. a radio in my through lay-up. Bill Toler, by th.e The program Is now under way In the Caribbean portion of the 544 million bushels. Foreign and project, the satellites were used gear and a cam­ way, was the first SIU member Canadian ships carried the other in 43 areas of 21 states. The in­ era. Sometimes I to register in the Chicago hall crease to be put into effect was in pairs under the notion that they 89 percent. All of this means that would remain in close proximity, take some books when that branch was re-opened shipping will remain good in Buf­ authorized by Congress during the that especially summer. The food stamp program at the extreme depths. The satel­ in June, 1959. falo in all departments for all rat­ lites chose to bob and change interest me. Alpena ings. With the additional grain has been run on an experimental their distance from one another 4" 4 Alpena reports that shipping has elevators now in operation, some basis for three years. instead. The bobbing was found slowed up for the first time this port officials feel this will affect The Department said there will to be in direct reaction to the 'in­ Isiah Gordon: All I have to take year. We were sorry to hear about the size of the winter fleet ex­ be 87 areas in seven different ternal' waves below the surface, as far as work clothes go, are my Brother Norbert Werda's bad luck. pected to lay-up in this area. states and the District of Columbia and consisted of regular up and shoes. I'm in the where the program will go into His home burned to the ground. Frankfort down movements of about ten steward depart­ effect immediately. It also listed Brother Werda is a conveyorman The City of Green Bay is feet. ment and the on the J. B. Ford. 13 other states which have asked Later the movements were company fur­ expected out of the Manitowoc to participate in the program but Cleveland shipyard any day. The City of found to be not only confined to nishes every- Many oldtimers in the port of Grand Rapids is now laying up which have not submitted lists of the Caribbean. In the Atlantic, as thing else. Of designated areas where the food Cleveland say that 1964 was the and the crew off this one will help positions east of Bermuda and at course, I take best they have ever seen. Things stamp plan should be used. the Equator, similar bobbing some sports relieve the critical shortage of Under the plan, needy persons have finally slowed down to nor­ manpower. For the last two weeks movements occurred. clothes to wear mal, and many of the regulars are buy food stamps from the govern­ Some of the undersea waves around the ship we have had only three book men ment with money they would now starting to return to this area. registered on the Board. Lester were found to be monstrous com­ and then some George Karr is back on the beach, ordinarily spend on food in stores. pared to those on the surface. dress clothes for when we hit port. Sturtevant was transferred from The government adds free stamps as is Vince Carroll, who worked the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital While the largest storm-or hurri­ all season on the South Ameri­ to the ones purchased so that cane-generated surface wave will 3^ 4 4" in Frankfort to the USPHS hospi­ recipients can get more food in can. Paul Blaha is in the St. tal in Detroit. Lester says that he rarely exceed 40 to 50 feet, waves Michael Kindya: I mostly take Joseph Memorial Hospital in better variety. of 100 feet or more were found two or three pairs of dungarees, a would be happy to hear from his The average participant gets $10 Lorain and we wish him a speedy many friends. beneath the surface. couple of pair of. recovery. Paul was seriously in­ in stamps for each $6 worth he work shirts, al Duluth The Columbia scientists are jured in a fall. purchases. About 400,000 needy work hat and two! Shipping remains good in all Americans are now covered by the planning further experiments to Buffalo find ocean areas where the inter­ or three pairs of I departments and book men are plan, the figure to go to more than gloves. Nothing I Grain shipments have broken still grabbing permanent jobs off nal waves do not exist and where all existing records during 1964 so four million. By next July, the heavy though, it I the Board. Old man Winter finally they are at their strongest. They far, as two grain elevators were Agriculture Department expects will try to discover the nature of gets hot in the[ reO'pened in Buffalo last week. arrived in Duluth with sleet, the present total of 400,000 to engine room. ll snow and freezing temperatures reach the million mark. the underseas breakers which are American bottoms carried 61.5 mil­ said to form when the internal also take along al lion bushels which is more grain but we don't expect this to affect Under the expansion of the pro­ waves wash up against the contin­ tape recorder! the shipping picture for at least this year than in any other corre- gram, big cities will be included ental shelf about 50 miles off the and my gear al­ another month Carl Davis, AB, for the first time. They include coast of North America. ways includes my books to study was with us one day and shipped Chicago, Denver, Baltimore, Min­ Through the existence of such for an engineer's license. on a permanent job the next; here neapolis, Cincinnati and Little Internal waves was discovered be­ Anti-Poverty today, and gone tomorrow. That's Rock. fore from the measurement of dif­ 4 4 4 Post Goes To the way it's been ali year. In areas where the plan is al­ ferent ocean temperatures, the Henry Simmons: I take what- In case you're around any of the ready in operation, the govern­ present research was the first to ever I need to work in and my Labor Officsal bowling alleys in Chicago, there's ment's direct distribution program give demonstrations of the verti­ working tools •— is cut out. Congress has already WASHINGTON — A high- i ; a good chance you'll see SIU cal movement of waves at under­ knives and other granted $60 million to operate the ij ranking official of the AFL- i : United Industrial Worker's mem­ sea depths. cultelry, since I bers on the boards. Cinch Plant food stamp program for the fiscal am a night baker. i i CIO has been named by Presi- ; year 1965. The legislation that put The scientists also plan to do I • dent Johnson to direct the ; ? Workers, 32 members, have started research on underseas tides and For myself I al­ a bowling league and we hope the food stamp program on a ways take my ; community action part of the • regular basis has authorized $100 underseas 'weather' with the satel­ j j Government's antipoverty pro- ? they're on top at the end of the lite devices. Submarinal tidal record player bowling season. The team is wear­ million for the fiscal year starting movements have already been and a stack of I; gram. next July 1. Jack T. Conway, executive : -I ing white shirts and blouses with studied in the Caribbean, where records and some . director of the AFL-CIO In- ; ; blue lettering that reads "UIW, they moved the satellites up and sports clothes. I f| dustrial Union Department i • Local 300, Seafarers Interna­ down a distance of 100 feet on a usually have a II will take a leave of absence 11 tional Union, AFL-CIO." The Chi­ regular twice daily basis. suit too, for special occasions. 11 from his labor post to serve in i I cago MTD is stiil supporting Local Quick shifts in the flow of ll the antipoverty program as ; 192 Automobile Sales Workers in masses of warm or cold water be­ 4 4 4 deputy to Sargent Shriver, their beef with Johnson Ford. low the ocean brings the phenom- Victor Bejarano: I take some director of the Office of i; The newspaper strike in De­ enom of underseas 'weather.' In light pants, tee shirts, a hat and ' Economic Opportunity, the I: troit is now more than 100 days certain regions, the movement of some gloves. new agency that wili carry out il old and the unions and publishers water of different temperatures Working In the ll the aptipoverty program. are still deadlocked with no settle­ from the North Atlantic or the engine depart­ In his new post, Conway |; ment in sight. The big Issue in Mediterranean is said to be like ment as long as II will administer Federal grants i ; this strike is automation. The the movement of air from the I have, I think 11 to communities and states to H newspapers want to install ma­ polar regions which change our that is all the 11 assist them in local projects, i : chines that can be operated by one surface weather. personal gear f I More than 250 cities, counties i 1 man. The Printing Pressmen, Changes in local currents under necessary. Of 11 and groups have reportedly i j Local 13, and Paper and Plate the water are also. being studied course I include |J indicated interest in starting i I Handlers, Local 10, are willing with the satellites. Those ques­ some dress I; local projects such as slum ; I to bargain at the tables but the tions which cannot now be an­ clothes in my clearance, pre-school clinics. i| publishers want to go to arbitra­ swered by the present form of the gear and a radio. I recommend a remedial education classes and tion. The Union membership voted satellites may find their answers good pair of protective shoes to ; work-training programs. unanimously to reject any form of from a refined form of the in­ anyone in the engine department, ' iisl arbitration. strument now under development. too. 0«tober S«, 1964 SEAFARERS LOG fage Klerem "Port O'Call

TV SHOW BACKS MEDICARE—America's elderly and their sons and daughters presented the case for Social Security-hacked medicare on a CBS-TV network half-hoUr program on Sunday, October 25. E. G. Marshall, star of "The Defenders" video show, was the only professional actor in the program sponsored by the National Council for Senior Citi­ zens. Called "Rx for a Nightmare," the show depicted the often heart­ breaking plight of elderly persons whose illnesses often force them to use up their life's savings for hospital and medical bills. It also showed the financial effect the illnesses of the elderly have on their hard- pressed families. Senator Clinton P. Anderson (D.-N.M.) and famed baby doctor Benjatnin Spock, both on the show, spoke in favor of the Medicare bill. ii t LAWMAKERS LAUD EDUCATION ACT—Expansion and improve­ ment of the National Defense Education Act was one of the chief accomplishments of the last Congress, Representatives Edith Green (D.-Ore.) and Alvin E. O'Konski agreed in intgrviews on the AFL-CIO radio program "Washington Reports to the People." The Act, Mrs. Green pointd out, was expanded to include history, geography and English, as well as science, mathematics and engineering. Title III of the NDEA was broadened, she said, so equipment purchased in the three additional subjects would be possible. Since the bill was enacted, O'Konski reported 60,000 able and needy students have obtained loans under its provisions. The interest rate on the loan is three percent, and the loans do not become payable until after the student completes his schooling. t. MORE UNIONS BACK JOHNSON-HUMPHREY—Three more inter­ national unions have endorsed the Johnson-Humphrey ticket—the Lithographers & Photoengravers, Bookbinders and Chemical Workers. For the Lithographers & Photoengravers, it was their first political endorsement. Even before their recent merger, neither union had ever backed a candidate. The Chemical Workers endorsement came at their 19th convention in Miami Beach. The endorsement was made by a sustained, loud and unanimous voice vote of the 500 delegates in at­ tendance. The executive board's note on the elections called the Gold- water-Miller team "hip-shpoting reactionaries" who are so viciously anti-union that "we must urge their total defeat."

Seafarers will have a double duty com­ up for election. Details on the candidates may pared with the average citizen in coming be found in the October 16 issue of the LOG, as mentioned previously. days. While most Americans will have only Copies of. that special election supplement The Cigar Makers Union, cele­ vide training and testing on an In­ one election to take part in, Seafarers will brating its 100th anniversary this dividual basis for those 500 and have two—one for the leaders of their have been made available to each candidate in equal numbers. In addition, candidates year, is back on an upswing In their dependents in the Denver national and local governments and the other membership after several years area who constitute part of the will be doing their own electioneering. Sea­ of decline because of the impact chronically unemployed or are wel­ for the leaders of their union. farers owe it to themselves to acquaint of automation and the embargo fare recipients or lack skills. themselves with the candidates who are up on Cuban tobacco. The member­ The national elections, of course, are of great importance for Seafarers and for the for leadership positions in the union before ship rise—now up to 30,000—is In a major breakthrough in its they go to the polling booths. thanks in part to the nation's southern organizing drive, the nation as a whole. They will provide the changing ^ smoking habits. More United Furniture Workers has won leadership for our nation and for the western Above everything else, it is important that and more Americans arg now en­ the right to represent workers at world for the next four years, and allow Seafarers vote in their Union election. You joying cigars—to the tune of the White Furniture Company, seven billion cigars smoked yearly. Americans to choose the type of policies that are urged to cast your ballot. which has plants in Mebane and they feel will best serve the interests of The union's convention in New Hillsborck North Carolina. The vic­ York unanimously endorsed the tory came in an NLRB election in themselves, their families and their nation. Johnson-Humphrey ticket. which almost two out of three em­ There is an area, however, where the ployees voted for the union. The national and the SIU elections have a great The workers of the mammoth final vote was 240 to 139 with 22 votes challenged. The UFW began similarity. It is in the sense of responsibility Important Election General Dynamics Electric Boat the Seafarer shows toward the society he Division shipyard in Quincy, its organizing efforts at the com­ pany in July, as part of a drive to lives in and works in. A responsible citizen is This will be the last LOG editorial on the Mass., have voted by an overwhelm­ usually a responsible union member and national elections before they are held. Many ing 18-1 margin to join the Ship­ bring decent wages and working builders Union. The vote in the conditions to the heart of the fur­ vice-versa. Seafarers, who will pick up this issue in some niture industry in the southeast. NLRB election was 2,098 for In both elections the Seafarer has the, same foreign port, will read this after election day. Shipbuilders Local 5; 99 for no 4" obligation to himself to study the candidates For those who see it in time, however, we union; 317 for rival Local 90, and A new three-year contract at and their records before making up his mind. hope the message will not be lost. 39 for no union. Union president the Bridgeport Brass Company John J. Grogan, who led the or­ has guaranteed a full union shop, Moreover, he has an obligation to make up The SIU, and the trade union movement ganizing drive, said the workers seveirance pay, wage increases his mind and to vote. generally, has devoted more time and care "refusal to give credence to the and other benefits to the com­ Too often we tend to let others do our to this election than any other in recent company's urgings to vote "no pany's 1,600 workers, who are history. The reasons for the energy expended union" is undeniable evidence of members of the AFL-CIO Brass thinking for us by neglecting to do it our­ by ourselves and our brothers in the AFL- their unflinching resolution to Workers Local 24411. The wage selves. That sort of attitude makes a person CIO are plain. For the American worker stand united to safeguard their increases will be seven cents an a poor trade unionist as well as a poor more is riding on the outcome of this elec­ hand-won gains and win their just hour, plus inequity increases of citizen. tion than any other we can remember. from two to five cents for jobs in rights." To aid the Seafarer in making his choice i t listed classifications in the first At stake is the future well-being of the and third year of the contract. in the SIU elections, the last issue of the LOG trade union movement and the broad policies Labor, business education and Other benefits won by the union (October 16) ran a special election supple­ for social improvement that have marked community groups in Denver have are pension fund improvements, ment giving the names, experience and posi­ the progress of our nation. At stake also is joined together to sponsor a train­ better holiday pay and vacation tions of each candidate for union office. ing program for more than 500 un­ and insurance benefits. the vital business of responsible leadership employed family heads and their 4. The elections will run from November 2 in a world that possesses the means to dependents in the Denver-Puebio A1 Gord of Seattle was elected to December 31, and will be conducted at all destroy itself. area. Head of the project is Her- to a vice presidency of the Up­ port offices on weekdays between 9 A.M. and rick Roth, board member of the holsterers International Union In past weeks the LOG has tried to present 5 P.M. and on Saturdays between 9 A.M. and the issues, as we see them in the SIU, to our Teachers Union and president of after the resignation of former 12 noon. the Colorado AFL-CIO. The pro­ vice president Reed Stoney. Be­ readers. Armed with the facts. Seafarers now gram will be called Job Oppor­ fore his election, Gord was a busi­ The Credentials Committee has quahfied have their duty as citizens to vote on election tunity Center, Inc., and will pro­ ness agent of UIU Local 6. 64 candidates for the 45 official union posts day. Pace Twelre SEAFARERS LOG OoUber M. 1N4 On The Way To Conversion Berth

By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Overtime Questions Ciahified A wide range of shipboard beefs are covered in the selection of questions sent into the Union over the last period. The first was sent in by Pete Blalack, ship's delegate on the Mount Washington. Question: "In the case of deck watchstanders, while on watch on Sat­ urday or Sunday, pulling buckets during mucking operations, would Article III, Section 7(c) or Article III, Section 21(c) of the Standard Tanker Agreement apply. To be even more specific, what overtime would be applicable to (for instance) an ,^.B. for pulling buckets while on an overtime weekend watch? Inasmuch as pulling buckets is not one of the exceptions noted in Article III, Section 7(c) 1, 2, 3, or 4, it Is the concensus here that the specified rate for this work is in addition to the overtime payable for the week-end watch." Answer: You are correct. The A.B. is entitled to overtime for pull­ ing buckets while on week-end watch in accordance with the Stand­ ard Tanker Agreement", Article III, Section 7(c). Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article III, Section 7(c): "If a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on ^turdays, Sun­ days or Holidays, for which he receives overtime, is required to work he shall be paid overtime in addition to the overtime that he receives for standing the regular sea watch on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays with the following exceptions: 4^ — 1. Cleaning quarters as outlined shall be divided Into five areas— in Article HI, Section 19. Pacific Northwest; California; At­ 2. Those duties outlined in Sec­ lantic Coast area, North of Cape tion 6 (d) above. Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area. On her way to Mobile where she will be converted Into a bullc-cargo-contalner carrier for 3. Docking or undocking as out­ South of Cape Hatteras; and the SlU Pacific District-contracted Matson Navigation, the Marina Dragon passes beneath the lined in Article HI, Section 13. Gulf Coast area." Golden Gate Bridge In San Francisco under tow by the SlU Inland Boatmen's Union-contracted 4. Routine work for the safe deep sea tug Titan, operated by Mobile Towing & Wrecking. When completed the C-4 will navigation of the vessel." Question: In cases where men be re-named and placed in the California-Hawaii trade. The following question was sent are replaced after the original in by James Martin on the West­ articles have been signed, must ern Clipper. the decision and the amount of transportation paid depend upon Question: "I would like to have circumstances under which the Matson Lets a clarification of Section 21, replaced seaman have been Sea-Land Protests Paragraph (e). It states that a repatriated? minimum of three men are re quired to handle butterworthing Although the Persian Gulf has Contracts To machines. The question is, is the not been mentioned as a possible Freight Rate Slash port of payoff it must be given WASHINGTON—The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service Bosun included in the three men?" Answer: There is nothing in the serious consideration. The previous has protested to the Interstate Commerce Commission the Remodel C-4s agreement that states that the articles expired, and the replace­ latest of many examples of railroad rate slashing designed Bosun must be used or may. not ments were flown to join the ship there. The doubts expressed at to undercut the position of-^ SAN FRANCISCO — The SIU be used In the butterworthing operation. We would like to point this point in the discussion are domestic water carriers. California, to the east coast cities Pacific District-contracted Matson most pronounced. of Boston, New York and Buffalo. out that the agreement provides The Sea-Land protest in­ Navigation Company has awarded The decreased rates were sched­ that three men are to be used Answer: No. The time aboard volves a decision by the Freight more than $10 million in contracts when shifting butterworthing ma­ the ship would not be a factor as Forwarders Bureau, a railroad uled to go into effect October 28 unless the ICC decides to use its for reconversion work on the two chines but only one man is to to the amount or type of transpor­ supported agency to chop freight tation he would receive, regardless investigatory powers to , block C-4s it acquired under the Ship stand by the machines after it has rates on less-than-earload ship­ been shifted. .of what port he was flown to In them. Sea-Land says the reduc­ Exchange Act. ments of rubber and plastic foot­ Reference: Article HI, Section order to join the ship. His trans­ wear moving from Garden Grove, tions will "equalize or undercut" its prevailing rates and, in some Work on the surplus former 21(e), Standard Tanker Agree­ portation would be governed as to instances, will be lower by 15 to troopships, the Marine Devil and ment: "A minimum of three men his original port of engagement 17 cents per hundredweight. the Marine Dragon, will be done shall be required for the purpose when he was flown from the US. Reference: The same as above. Sea-Land maintains there is no by the Alabama Dry Dock and of shifting butterworthing ma­ JapaneseDo chines. When butterworthing ma­ competitive justification for the Shipbuilding Company in Mobile. Question: When the Bosun reduction, and also points out that chines are in operation one man The contract calls for completion shall be required to stand by the working the watch on deck on Flip-Flop On the forwarders proposed the same Saturday, Sunday or Holidays for rate for New York as for Boston of work on the Marine Dragon by machines. The man who is. stand­ ing by the machines shall do no which the watch on deck receives —a greater distance — while the next May and on the Marine Devil additional overtime, what rate is 50-50 Law water carrier charges a higher other work. However, the other by July. men may be required, to perform the Bosun entitled to? TOKYO—Japanese ship opera­ rate for Boston-bound goods. Add 110 Feet Answer: The Bosun receives the tors, who think America's 50-50 On the Pacific coast, water car­ other work between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday." same amount of overtime per hour cargo preference laws are unfair, riers are also having their share Both ships will be lengthened as paid to a member of the watch by 110 feet, making each 630 feet apparently take an opposite posi­ of trouble with railroad rate cut­ Question: "Are crewmembers on deck, in lieu of his regular tion in their own country. ting practices. Columbia River long. The lengthening will be ac­ overtime rate. complished by the addition of new who were picked up in foreign The Japanese shippers are up grain haulers have complained to ports entitled to transportation to Reference: Article HI, Section in arms over a sweeping revision the ICC suspension Board of an midbody sections. In addition, the their original port of engagement ships will be redesigned to handle 2, 2nd paragraph of Standard in Japanese maritime policy that upcoming reduction of rail rates as slated In the Agreement." Freight Agreement: "If the Boat­ would, among things, allow Japa­ for grain moving along a parallel container, bulk sugar and auto­ Answer: No. The transportation mobile cargoes. swain is required to work with and nese foreign aid cargoes to be route. "If the rate reductions be­ section of the agreement does not supervise the watch on deck on allocated on an open-to-all-flags come effective they will divert the When the vessels join the com­ cover a port of engagement which Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, basis. Formerly, Japan, like the traffic to the rail carriers." the pany's fleet next year, Matson ex­ is outside of the continental United for which the watch on deck re­ United States, had a provision in shipping officials warned. pects to have the capacity for States. ceives additional overtime, he her maritime procedures that set The water carriers, along with carrying all "containerizable" Reference: Standard Tanker shall receive the same amount of aside 50 percent of foreign rssist- other protesting interests, re­ cargo in the California-Hawaii Agreement, Article II, Section 55 overtime per hour as paid to a ance cargoes for Japanese bot­ minded the ICC that it had found freight run. —TRANSPORTATION AND PAY­ member of the watch on deck, in toms. present rail rates unreasonably The C-4s are now enroute to ING OFF PROCEDURE — (b) "It lieu of his regular overtime rate. The provision was born several low in hearings earlier this year. Mobile under tow by tugs. The is agreed that the Articles shall In submitting questions and years ago when Japan initiated a New hearings were ordered but a trip is expected to take six weeks. terminate at the final port of dis­ work situations for clarification, credit deal with India that origi­ final decision has not been ren­ Both vessels will be renamed when charge in the continental United delegates and crews are remind­ dered yet. nally consigned 90 percent of the they go into regular operation. States of America. If the final port ed once again to provide as much cargoes for carriage in Indian-flag If the ICC does not act to fore­ The Ship Exchange Act, under of discharge is located in an area detail as possible setting forth ships. The Japanese owners, of stall the railroads, the lower rates which the vessels were acquired, other than the area in the conti­ the circumstances of any dispute. course, did not like the arrange­ on the eoast will go into effect allows unsubsidized American-flag nental United States in which is Besides those mentioned, some of ment and campaigned against it October 30. operators to exchange older ships located the port of engagement, the members who were sent clari­ until they won a 50-50 rule. for more efficient ones from the firstclass transportation shall be fications on various subjects dur­ It is doubtful whether the new Government Reserve Fleet. provided to only those men who ing the past few days included policy will succeed, however, since In another Matson development, leave the vessel, plus wages and the following: Morty Kerngood, It goes against the direct intei'cst the passenger liner Matsonia has subsistence to port of engagement Oiga; Rueben Belletty, Del Norte; of Japanese ship operators. Japan, been renamed the Lurline and will in continental United States, or at Paul Arthofer, Dei Soi; James P. a nation which must trade to sur­ become the flagship of the com­ the seamen's option, cash equiva­ Lomax, York; Gecirge Schmidt, vive, is very dependent: on the pany's fleet. The original Lurline lent of the actual cost of first class Cantigny; Antonio R. Russo and health of her huge merchant fleet was sold recently to a British ship­ rail transportation shall be paid." Mike Salcedo, Seatrain Texas; for the maintenance of her cur­ ping concern, the sale being re­ (d) "For the purpose of this Sec­ Edward J. Rogg, Tamara Guiiden; rently booming economy. ported in the last issue of the LOG. tion, the Continental United States Otto R. Hoepner, Robin Sherwood. 0«Mw M. 1»M SEAFARERS LOG Pare ThlrfeeB AFL-CIO Sees Johnson Win Accepts First Check Aiding Pro-Lai)or Legisiation WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller predicted that a Johnson-Humphrey victory on Nov. 3 will bring in with it a more liberal Congress which will complete the unfinished business of the 88th Congress. He foresaw, in a network"^ radio interview, enactment of doesn't think there Is any real sion to scrap social security legis­ such labor goals as hospital likelihood of a Goldwater victory. lation this year rather than adopt care for the aged, a shorter work­ On the contrary, he declared, a program which would likely rule week, double time for overtime, a "there Is every indication that out hospital care for the ,aged. higher minimum wage and ex­ President Johnson will be elected "The most important problem tended coverage under the Fair this fall" and that the new Con­ confronting the elderly people of Labor Standards Act. gress will be "an even more lib­ this country is hospital costs," he eral body than the current one has stressed. The leading senior citi­ If the election should add 20 or been." zen organizations agreed com­ 25 new liberals to Congress, Bie­ The AFL-CIO legislative spokes­ pletely with this policy, Biemiller miller said, there would be a real man strongly supported the deci­ noted. chance to make needed revision in the Taft-Hartley Act.. Biemiller, in the Labor News NLRB Appeals To High Court Conference interview, praised the Veteran Seafarer Arthur Graf (center) recently ended his record of the 88th Congress as "the most productive" since 1936. long career sailing on the high seas when he accepted his "It is a Congress that has met Calls Plant Closing first pension check from SlU rep. Leon Hall (r). Graf's many needs that had long been wife Nancy looks on. Graf, who sailed In the steward overlooked," he said. "It is a Con­ department, last shipped on the Overseas Rose (Overseas gress that has broken new ground Anti-Union Gimmick Carriers). . . . that has passed important labor legislation." WASHINGTON — The Darlington Manufacturing Com­ Biemiller agreed that if Gold- pany had no right to liquidate one of its 102 textile plants to water were elected President, It avoid bargaining with a union or to punish its employes Jor would be "the death knell for the voting union, the National^ Davis-Bacon Act Revisions basic programs of the labor move­ Labor Relations Board said its administration over 30 years, ment." The Republican presiden­ it continued to justify the sugges­ tial nominee, Biemiller said, would in a brief filed in the Su­ tion that an employer may "en­ Hit Non-Union Operators like "to repeal laws protecting the preme Court. gage in anti-union discrimination, DETROIT—^The SIU Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region right of labor to organize and have It is difficult, the brief argued, coercion and restraint." national unions." and other inland water operations have hailed the recently- "to think of any plainer or harsh­ The question here, it declared, Biemiller said, however, that he is whether an employer commits adopted revisions to the Davis-Bacon Act which eliminate an er form of coercion and restraint unfair advantage previously • than closing down and dismissing an unfair labor practice if he liquidates one plant to frustrate enjoyed by non-union oper- operator could submit lower bids all the employees in a unit" be­ union organization in that plant. ators in making bids on fed­ because he did not have to in­ Charges GOP cause they have "ventured to se­ Such action, it said, "conveys to erally-financed construction proj­ clude the fringe benefits costs. lect a labor organization" as their the remaining employees In the ects. In 1931, when Congress passed bargaining representative. other plants that they too" may The revised Davis-Bacon Act, the Davis-Bacon Act providing for Victory Would lose their employment. passed by Congress and recently a prevailing wage requirement in The board a.sked the high court Remedy Proposed signed by President Johnson, pro­ work on Federal projects, fringe to reverse a ruling by the Fourth The board said its proposed vides that all contractors bidding benefits enjoyed by union mem­ Circuit Court of Appeals at Rich­ remedy was a reasonable one un­ on federally-financed work must bers under union welfare and pen­ Sink Maritime sion plans scarcely existed. Today mond, Va., and to uphold a board der the circumstances. It directed include the prevailing costs of WASHINGTON—The election of Deering-Milliken to rehire the fringe benefits enjoyed by union however, these types of fringe ben­ Barry Goldwater would "surely order against Darlington, part of Darlington employees at its other workers along witti the prevailing efits are, in effect, as much a part sink the American merchant ma­ the vast Deering-Milliken chain mills or to put them on a prefer­ wage scale. The SIU was among of wages as the cash payment it­ rine," the chairman of the Federal owned by Roger Milliken and his ential'hiring list at those mills; to the union organizations backing self. It is for this reason that Maritime Commission, Rear Ad­ family. bargain with the union about the the fight to up-date the Act. unions with memberships engaged miral John Harlee USN (Ret.), de­ rehiring, and to reimburse Dar­ Many of the union contractors in aspects of federally-financed clared. Court Ruling I" lington workers for the wages they engaged in construction work had construction began a campaign to "Left to the tender neglect of The Circuit Court had rul^J 3-2 lost because of the firm's unlaw­ been losing a considerable amount have the Davis-Bacon Act up-dated that an employer has an "absolute ful practices. of this government work because to meet prevailing union condi­ Barry. Goldwater and the people tions. who think like him, our merchant prerogative" to go out of b/isiness The 4th Circuit refused to en­ they had to include the cost of union-won fringe benefits in addi­ Robert Jones, Director of the marine would disappear from the permanently and no court iV.ay tell force the board's order as to re­ hiring, bargaining and lost wages. tion to wages while the non-union SIU Great Lakes Tug and Dredge trade lanes of the world," Harlee him he cannot. This ruli/ig, the told a group of Texans. Region, said that the revisions in AFL-CIO said in a "friend of the the Davis-Bacon Act "represent Goldwater's oft-repeated views an important gain for SIU mem­ about getting government out of court" brief filed in August, "emasculates the language and bers engaged in various inland business and his opposition to sub­ Artisf s First Loves waters operations — especially sidy programs might lead him to policy" of the National Labor Re­ those in the tug and dredge field. attempt the repeal of the Mer­ lations Act. "This will keep the non-union chant Marine Act of 1936, Harlee It would be absurd, the AFL- operator from enjoying an edge in said. CIO said, to hold that a threat Are Sea And Ships bidding against union-contracted The Act is the basis of the gov­ operators on federal construction ernment subsidy program for the •to close a plant if a union won an NEW YORK—French artist Albert Brenet says he is a jobs," he said. U.S.-flag fleet, a program which election is a law violation but that happy man. He has been able to spend his life enjoying the In urging revision of the Davis- aids the stricken maritime in­ the actual closing is not. That's wonders of the two things he loves best—painting and the sea. Bacon Act, the unions maintained dustry with $200 million yearly in what Darling did, said the labor Brenet has done thousands that up-dating of the law was nec­ operating and construction sub­ brief, when it first threatened to of paintings of ships all over His pictures of the French essary to protect the jobs and sidies. close the Darlington, S.C., plant if superliner Normandie became wage scales enjoyed by union The FMC chairman also pointed the workers voted for the Textile the world. Many of his paint­ famous even before the vessel put members, as well as to protect liv­ out that Goldwater has voted Workers Union of America, and ings have been commissioned by to sea. His many paintings of the ing standards in local communi­ against 12 of 13 recent trade ex­ then ceased operations just before shipping companies and have ap­ ship, which was eventually ties. pansion bills which had bipartisan Christmas 1956, throwing 500 peared on brochures and advertise­ destroyed by fire in New York in support. The increased trade that workers out of their jobs. ments in addition to hanging on the early 1940s, Included interiors Goldwater opposes means more Plant Liquidated the walls of many a posh office. and artist's conceptions used in Use Only One cargoes for American ships and But where the picture finally winds brochures describing the vessel. more jobs for American seamen. The NLRB brief, meeting a up interests the artist very little. During World War II, although Mail Address point cited by the appeals judges, Harlee, who took pains to say he He enjoys painting the colorful he drove a truck in the French Seafarers with beefs regard­ was stating his personal views and said Darlington did not actually go canvasses and when one is finished ing slow payment of monies due out of business but simply liqui­ Army, his talent was put to use not necessarily those of the FMC, it is time to start another. to publicize the French Navy, a from various operators in back also said that the American voter dated one plant and transferred wages and disputed overtime managerial employees to other No shoreside artist, Brenet lias job he did »o well that he was "will find that there is not one gone to sea to get the flavor and awarded the Legion d'Honneur. should,first check whether they plants or put them on a preferen­ have a proper mailing address word about the American mer­ tial hiring list. mystery of a seafaring life to put Born in the ancient French port chant marine, its problems, its in his pictures. Back in 1930 for city of Harfleur, there were many on file with the company. SIU purposes or its survival in the Whatever the facts may be instance, to capture the wonders of seafaring men in the Brenet family headquarters olTicials point out pages of the Republican platform." where an employer liquidates his the rapidly disappearing sailing and many stories of men who that reports received from sev­ In contrast, Harlee said, the entire business, at Darlington, ships, he worked his way through sailed away never to return. eral operators show checks have Democratic platform "pledges that there is "no serious obstacle to the Caribbean on the three- He has painted many other been mailed to one address the Maritime Administration will framing a fair and effective rem­ masted barque Bonchamp. Much things in his long career—parades, while a beef on the same score give full time and attention to edy where the same employer con­ of the sight and color of his more foreign scenes, almost anything Is sent from another, thus cre­ promoting a vigorous policy of tinues to operate other major units recent paintings still reflects the colorful and exciting—but Brenet ating much difficulty in keeping strengthening and modernizing of the business," the NLRB said. impressions he carried back from has always returned to his first accounts straight. our merchant fleet." I There is noihing in the law or that 45 day voyage. loves—the sea and ships. Pare Foartecn SEAFARERS LOG I/.S. Shipbuilding Dec/ines

Despite Worldwide Boom By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director LONDON—The latest statistics on maritimr oonstruction show that while business in the I ^ ^ world's shipyards is booming, the U.S. shipbuilding activity has actually declined in the CIU6S Oil HUHiail Organ Transplants last three months, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, put out by the famed British maritime A radical series of experiments being conducted by a research team reporting society here, re-^ at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology may give the elues to vealed that business in the raising from 779,288 tons in the tons and over. The report covers solving the problems of transplanting human organs. The program world's shipyards hit recorc second quarter to 914,729 in the the nations of the world with the involves operations on ovine fetuses (unborn lambs) outside of the levels in the third quarter of 1964. third quarter. exception of the Soviet Union, East the uterus of the anesthetized mother. The experiments may also The same report shows that the The British society's quatrterly Germany and Red China. provide information on how the adult develops Immunity to infectious United States is ranked seventh report disclosed that there was al­ diseases and how transplanted organs from one human to another are among world shipbuilding nations most 5 million tone of ship con­ rejected by the recipient body. The studies are being conducted by This information will give small struction which was slated for Dr. A. M. Silverstein, a civilian immunologist, and Captain K. L. Kraner, comfort to Seafarers and the either export or registration in Seaway Hit By an Air Force veterinarian, for the Army Medical Research and Devel­ American maritime industry who other countries than the ones in opment Command, as reported in the U.S. NAVY MEDICAL NEWS have been urging Government ac­ which the vessels were being built. LETTERS recently. tion to shore up the U.S. merchant U.S. yards failed to attract any The surgical procedure involves removing the tiny fetus from the fleet. The American fleet is stead­ significant part of this construc­ Growing Pains mother's uterus, leaving It attached only to the umbilical cord. While ily dwindling because of obso­ tion. Leaders in this category were DETROIT—^The booming St. out of the uterus, the fetus can be immunized, grafted with tissues lescence and desertions by run­ Japan, Sweden, West Germany and Lawrence Seaway—now in the from another animal or have its thymus removed. (The thymus gland away operators. France. midst of a record-breaking season is considered to play a major role in developing immunity in the Lloyd's Register reports that Maritime experts point to two —^has begun to suffer from growing animal). The fetus is then returned to its mother's uterus and again there were 1,563 vessels totaling major reasons for the upsurge in pains. removed at a later date for the investigators to study the response of world ship construction activity. 10.6 million gross tons under con­ While tonnage is up sharply the fetus to antigenic stimulus—what It will respond to, when, and what The 'first is that the fast pace of along the Seaway's length (from 18 type of stimulus. struction in the third quarter of competition among the world's 1964. This construction set a million tons last season to 24 this The values oT the program are at least three fold, namely, by ex­ shipbuilders has resulted in very season), low water levels on the panding the basic knowledge of the body's response to immunization; peacetime record which compared low constructitm prices. The sec­ the same period in 1958, when Great Lakes, pollution and a con­ also it might provide better approaches to immunization of the new­ 1,563 ships were being built for a ond is that the age of the world tinuing traffic jam at the Welland born against infectious diseases and may give plues to some of the total of 10.2 million gross tons. fleet is steadily growing older, and Canal are tempering the optimism problems in skip and organ transplantation. there is a growing demand for re­ of Seaway officials. The report disclosed that Japan placement of obsolescent tonnage. The most amazing result of the experiment is that the operations do continued to hold first place among Lloyd's report revealed that The Welland Canal bottleneck is not interfere with pregnancy nor impede the development of the fetus. the world's shipbuilders, account­ about half of the world's ship con­ the most immediate problem. Traf­ The amazing thing according to Dr. Kraner was that the operations ing for 2.5 million tons. Two other struction is planned for the oil fic on the Canal has risen from could be performed virtually with impunity. At the beginning, they nations also topped the mark of tanker fleet. The increase in the 23.5 miliion tons last year to 30 doubted that the fetuses would survive but they did. one million tons of shipping under oil tanker category totalled 226,638 million this year, and the added According to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the fetal lamb construction. They were Great tons over the figure for the previ­ shipping is causing serious delays. Is not the only animal that can produce immunity in utero. Their Britain with 1.7 million tons and ous quarter. Some vessels have had to wait as study of aborted fetuses has shown that when human fetus develops Sweden with 1.07 million tons. Total tanker tonnage under con­ long as 60 hours to make the 28 congenital infections such as syphilis and others as a result of maternal The report found that the U.S. struction was found to amount to mile transit of the waterway. For infection, it also attempts to protect itself by immune response. Drs. had 55 ships under construction 5.1 million tons as Oct. 1. Of short-haul Lakes carriers, depend­ Silverstein and Kraner hope the understanding of these processes in for a total of 471,207 tons as of this figure, 1.06 million tons were ent on quicky trips, the delays the fetus may provide clues for improving immunization in the new- Oct. 1. This was a drop from the scheduled to be registered under mean disruption of saUing sched­ boms. ules. 487,082 ton figure that was being the Norwegian flag, 988,960 tons in There has been much publicity in the last few years in regard to built on July 1 of this year. Liberia, 947,393 tons in Great Brit­ One shipping official warned transplanting organs from one human to another. This interest has Lloyd's reported that one coun­ ain and 384,755 tons in Japan. that "the purpose of the canal been in part due to publicized reports of successful and often unsuc­ system is being defeated by the try, West Germany, experienced an Lloyd's quarterly report covers cessful kidney transplants. These transplants, however, have involved fact that many new modern ships upturn during the reporting period merchant shipping of 100 gross the use of immune suppressive drugs which not only lower the body's capable of handling a large volume natursO; tendency to resist foreign tissue but also the body's resistance of tonnage in the system are losing to other foreign substances as cold viruses. It would be ideal if these valuable time." transplants could be successful without the use of those drugs which Pollution is another growing lower the body's resistance to various diseases. Drs. Kraner and Silver­ Under-lce Capsule problem. "While Seaway regula­ stein are trying td find out if and how this would be possible. tions prohibit the discharge of oil, sludge, garbage or any other To Probe Antarctic flammable or dangerous substance AFL-CIO Looks Ahead into the water, the evidence seems A Carrot-shaped to point out that the rule is not being obeyed. under-ice capsule A recent Congressional resolu­ built by Alpine Geo­ tion has urged Seaway officials Cites Legislation Needing physical Associates, and the nations using the Seaway to use any means available to re­ which operates the duce oil pollution on the waterway Action By Next Congress SlU-manned research or its adjacent waters. , The low water levels on the WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO gave the 88th Congress a vessel Anton Brunn, Lakes is a longer-ranged problem | high grade for its two-year record of accomplishment, but has been successfully requiring a comprehensive solu­ listed nine major items of "unfinished business" to be put on tion from the governments of the depth tested for the the agenda of the next Con- > • United States and Canada. Officials National Science of the two countries are now in gress. AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany termed congressional rules reform Foundation's Antarc­ the midst of making surveys and The 74-page booklet, Labor tests, but the end to low water Looks at the 88th Congress, necessary "to prevent the will of tic Research program. level problem still seems far off. analyzes 58 -issues on which the Congress from being frustrated by The capsule will al­ AFL-CIO took a stand, ranging its own rules," The "great record" of the 88th low scientists to from one man, one vote reap­ portionment to conservation Congress, Meany noted, was com­ probe the coldest New Lock policies. piled "only after a series of seas to do research Under unfiiiisked business, the desperate struggles against a de­ pamphlet lists the following: termined minority, armed with the on the formation of Slated For • Hospital" insurance for the powerful weapons of restrictive ice floes, and the liv­ aged. '. rules and the unrestricted seniority system." ing habits of seals. Lakes Canal Job-creating, full employment measures. Meany termed the 88th Congress The device, which DETROIT — Construction on a Repeal of Taft-Hartley Sec. '(even more remarkable" in its ac­ huge new lock to replace one that can carry up to three 14 (b), which authorizes so-called complishments than the 73rd and was built in 1896 between Lakes 'right-to-work"; laws in the! states. 74tli, whicli enacted the bulk of men, is dropped Huron and Superior began recent­ • Fair Labor Standards Act im­ the New Deal program, because through a hole in the ly at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. provement, including broader '*it was not faced with a nation The project will cost $40.3 miliion. ice into the ocean be­ coverage, a $2 minimum wage, a prostrated, by depression" and had The new lock will replace the 35-hour standard workweek, and to reject the temptation to be low. Suspended from old Foe lock built in 1'896 and now double-time for overtime work. "complacent." an "umbilical cord" worn out. Initial cost of the con­ Improved standards of un- This record of accomplishment, struction will be $21.5 million, to I employment benefits. that provides the elec­ Meany said, "can only be attributed be undertaken by the Canadian Federal aid for health, edu­ to the wise, prudent but fdreeful tric power and heat firm, McNamara International, cation and welfare programs. leadership exercised by Pres. to warm the capsule Date for completion has been set • Consumer protection, includ­ Kennedy and Pres. Johnson." • in 1967, and some of the early ing "truth in packaging" and Single copies of Labor Looks at and light up the sur­ excavation is nearly complete. The 'truth - in lending." the 88th Congress are available rounding depths, the new lock, which is 1,200 feet long, • Foreign aid improvements. without cost from the Pamphlet craft can be lowered 110 feet wide and 32 feet deep will • Reform of rules, procedures Division, AFL-CIO Dept. of Pub­ join three other locks now in,use and organization of Congress. lications, 815 16th Street, N.W., to a depth of 22 feet. at Sault Ste. Marie. In a foreword to the booklet. Washington, D.C., 20006. d^ber S'O^ '199i SEAFARERS LOG' SBAPAEERS PORTS OP THE WORLD

Bombay is known as the "Gateway to India." It is, like several other great cities of the world, built upon several islands. The original Isle of Bombay was given to the English King as a wedding present from Por­ tugal in 1661. A few years later, the English govern­ ment rented the island to the powerful East India Trading Company. Under the leadership of a com­ pany-appointed governor, the island soon became the center of industry in India, with Indians pouring into the area looking for employment. Bombay was onCe the capital city of the Presidency of Bombay, an Indian state. Since 1960, however, the presidency was made into Greater Bombay, in order to decentralize the industries that were choking the city. It is now the capital city of Maharashtra, a state of India. The harbor that leads to the Greater Bombay A typical view of the buildings In downtown Bombay. This old structure, located on the area is considered one of the best in the world. A nat­ green along Mahatma Gandhi Road, Is styled after the English Parliament building. Other ural harbor, there is room enough for the hundreds of notable structures are located around the "hub" section of the city. ships a month that make Bombay a port of call. Ships of the SlU-contracted Isthmian Steamship Corp. are frequent visitors to Bombay. The first industry of Bombay was shipbuilding. Not long after a cotton gin was brought to the city. Today Bombay produces paper, flour, rice, oil, ropef leather, cement sugar and tobacco. Imports during 1953-59 totaled 5.8 million tons and exports totaled 3.3 million tons. Most of the imports are machinerv. wheat and other foodstuffs not available in India. Exoorts con­ sist mainly of manganese ore, oil cake and cotton. Seafarers visiting this port are fond of walking through the city, and of taking tours in the beautiful harbor. The city, built by the English, reflects the architecture of the early 18th and 19th centuries. The great influx of population in recent years, however, has created a new building boom. Most buildings are constructed in modeim architectural style. (See photos at left.) Near the harbor, which is on the eastern shore of the city, is the Prince of Wales Seaman's Club. Located on Nichol Road, near Ballard Pier, the club has a wet This typical view of the western side of the The water cart, above, was snapped by a and dry canteen. Seafarers who make this chab a city of Bombay shows the modern style Seafarer on a tour through the Indian sec­ favorite spot also have use of billiard, table tennis and buildings being erected. tion of the city of Bombay. badminton facilities. Running through the center of the business and com­ mercial district is Hornby Road or Dadabhoy Naoroji Road, as it is now known. On this street is located the beautiful Victoria Terminal, the depot of most of the railroads that run into the city. Next to the Terminal is the Post Office. The southern end of Dadabhoy Road links with Mahatma Gandhi Road and these two avenues run into Churchgate Road. This intersection is considered the hub of the sprawling city. Adventurous Seafarers, however, find more interest­ ing sights further north in the city. By following Mahatma Gandhi Road north, the seaman can find Crawford Market. The neighboring streets of this area form the "bazaar area," where shops are crowded to­ gether, and merchants offer goods of everv de-"r=n" on —from pots and pans to lovely brocades and jewelry. A warning to Seafarers looking for a relaxing drink after a dry voyage—Bombay has prohibition in force. Liquor permits, however, are available to Seafarers • i-;jiiSSiWiSis through the Excise Official, located on Ballard Pier. Buse^ are plentiful in this beautiful city, and taxis Ships of the Isthmian Steamship Corp. are regular visitors to the port of Bombay. The Steel are numerous. It is not customary to tip taxi drivers, Scientist, shown above, recently stopped at Bombay to discharge a cargo of machinery and and outside of the larger stores, a customer is expected take aboard such items at cotton, oil cake, textiles, and leather. to haggle over the price of merchandise. < _ • ,fa Fag* Sizfeea SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Blasts Digest Smear

By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Of U.S. Employment Service Headquarters Representatives WASHINGTON—-The AFL-CIO has denounced the Reader's Digest magazine for an article appearing in the October issue smearing the U.S. Employment Service. The Federa­ Proper Attitude Important On Ship tion blasted the magazine's imjustified charges against the Federal agency, finding them A Seafarer can be a member of the crew on the most modern ship, an attack on both the U.S.-*" with £ood food, a clean and comfortable foc'sle, good working condi­ Labor Department and on as­ apply for unemployment insurance be better criticized because only tions, balmy weather and the prospect of an hospitable port over the benefits automatically are listed 3 percent of Its placements could horizon. But these benefits will mean little to him If he cannot get sistance to the jobless. as job applicants and avail them­ be, placed in this category. along with the other members of the crew or if there is an unneces­ The article, entitled "The Great selves of the free guidance, coun­ sary amount of bickering between the officers and the crew. Manpower Grab," which appears Charge. USES is now finding in the Digest's October issue, is selling and placement services new Jobs for more than a quarter An old adage says; "Respect a man and he will do the more." While USES offers. Although the USES it applies to every part of life, it is especially true on board a ship. characterized by the AFL-CIO as million professional and man­ "a compilation of fractured facts is now 31 years old. It accounts for agerial personnel each year. To follow that adage is to live together in harmony as men should. only 16 percent of Job placements On a ship, where men are confined together for long periods of time, and distorted statistics that result Truth. The AFL-CIO points out the need for an attitude of mutual respect should be apparent to all. In a wholly false picture of the that this charge is the real nub Sometimes, however, it is not. Performers aM>ear and make life mis­ Federal employment service." of the quarrel that the Digest, erable for other crew members and bring down the standards of our The article was purportedly Digest Serves Representative Bow and the great union. written by Rep. Frank Bow (R.­ As 'Fat Cat' private employment agencies have While we know how to deal with performers if they go beyond the Ohio) who is an apologist for picked with the USES. As an ex­ bounds that are acceptable to us generally, not every bit of disrespect private, fee-charging employment For Rightists ample, if the Federal agency or unwarranted action comes from those we would recognize as per­ agencies. However, the AFL-CIO The Reader's Digest and its places a $70 per week stenogra­ formers. Often the friendliest man on board might, through simple reveals that Readers Digest staff publishers, DeWltt and Lila pher, the fee-charging agencies carelessness or out of ignorance of our procedures at sea, act in a way writers toiled over the so-called Wallace, have been leading only lose $140. However, if the that is disrespectful of others; That man must be shown the proper expose since last July. financial "angels" to several USES places a $300 per week en­ way to act. And the best way to • The AFL-CIO Department of right-wing organizations! gineer, the private agencies will' show someone is by the proven Social Security brands as "utter, The Wallaces are listed Ss lose at least $1,00() and maybe spect for others. By oiJir records, having given $10,359 to Ameri­ mOre. practice of example—acting in a there is no other way to judge a ly without foundation" charges in way that is never disrespectful of the article that the U,S. Employ­ cans for Constitutional Action. The AFL-CIO notes that It is man aboard ship. The Readerls Digest Founda­ others. And the record is this: SIU crews ment Service is ah extravagant. In­ riot entirely happy "with the Job competent, power-hunigry bureauc­ tion reported grants totaling the USES is doing. It points oht" Crewmembe.rs ought to expect have proved that our work per­ $10,509 tO: the, American Eco­ respect from officers just as offi­ formance is the best in the indus­ racy that is seeking to dictate the that last year workers paid out job assignment of every American. nomic Foundation during the over $100 million to private em­ cers expect it from crew members. try and that our men are the most 1959-61 period, and smaller But we should go into this a little capable when it comes to fulfilling Here are the major charges in ployment agencies and charges the Digest article, compared In amounts to such conservative that: this tribute, extracted from further. their duties. causes as Freedoms Founda­ When a seaman joins a union he The attributes that made sure each instance with the truth: the Jobless, is a failure by our Charge. The USES budget. is tion, Liebmaii's American public employment service. • ^ signs, in substance, a contract with that we of the SIU would accom­ A f r o-A s i a n Educational Ex­ his brother members to the effect plish such an excellent record are double what it was for the fiscal There is a place for private em­ year 1959. change, Harding College — a that he will obey the rules and these: center of right-wing propa­ ployment agencies, but they can­ regulations set forth in the con­ Truth. The agency's budget in­ not and should not substitute for • Knowledge of the Impressive crease has been 62 percent since ganda — and the Foundation tract and constitution of the organ­ and disciplined traditions of the the USES, according to the AFL- 1959, most of this going for higher for Economic Education. ization. When the seaman signs Seafarers International Union. CIO. articled on a ship, he agrees, fur­ salaries and office costs in the ther, to give up some of his ordi­ • A sense of fair treatment In 1,900 employment offices — in the U.S. today—far from a suc­ nary liberty under legally regu­ relation with others. basically controlled by the 50 cessful monopoly. Charge..The USES has turned lated conditions for a certain set • Conscious organization as a states. In addition, 1959 marked Mass. Fishing period of time. way of obtaining good results in the low point of a ten-year period its back on the unemployed. In­ stead, it is expanding more and Through the years, the union's the things we do. of budget cuts suffered by the USES. From 1959 on. Congress be­ more into fields where it is Incessant work for its membership • A reliance on facts when it neither needed or wanted. Gets Promise has limited the power of the own­ gan to face up to • the national comes to voicing beefs or stating problems created by automation, Truth. Far from tuming its hack ers in these articles of agreement. positions. The shackles of serfdom, or invol­ faster expansion of the work-force, on the unemployed, 97 percent of untary servitude, have been thrown • The disregard of rumor and greater demand for youth services the agency's placements are In Of Assistance off by the union's victorious fight scuttlebutt that cannot be backed and many other manpower prob­ the jobless ranks. The Digest's un­ BOSTON—Democratic Lt. Gov. lems. and the 13th Amendment to the up by available facts. warranted charge in this case re­ Francis X. Bellottl says the Mas­ Charge. If the USES proves suc­ fers to the 1933 legislation setting U.S. Constitution has been, in ef­ Needless to say, these attributes, sachusetts fishing industry, once fect, written into maritime law. possessed by the majority of our cessful, every American working up USES, specifically providing members, are not just things we man and woman will be forced that the Federal job agency's the state's pride, "is now lagging With these rights, the seaman far behind the nation because of has also won the responsibility for point to with pride on occasion. one day to seek work through services are available to employed They are attributes which must be Government employment offices. workers who want better jobs, or the lack of modernization and acting in a proper manner. Self- basic research." respect, interest and duty are the constantly fostered and encouraged Truth..No employer, no college, jobs more in keeping with their key words here. It is incumbent on each and every quarter and in no high school, no union is obliged skills and preferences. The AFL- As part of a campaign swing upon every member of the SIU to each and every part of our ship­ to use USES services. Those who CIO feels that the USES might through southeastern Massaschu- adhere to these ideas, and to in> board life. They are attributes not setts, Bellotti also pledged new ef- elude with them the virtue of re- only for us as members of a union, forts to assist the industry with but also for us as crew members federal help. and as private individuals. Inland Water Carriers "The Kennedy-Johnson Admin­ To help foster these attitudes istration," he said, "has established Gulf Coast and make them a part of everyday a policy for protection of our (Continued from page 7) life aboard ship and at Thome, our traditional fishing grounds. union has created programs that August 27. He says he likes to Warn Against 'User' Tax "The administration has also bring out these qualities in our granted tax incentives which will ship out of Houston because jobs membership. The union programs move at a fast clip and he has CINCINNATI—America's inland water carriers will encourage modernization of our also add to the skills of Seafarers, strongly oppose any le^slation to impose new taxes on them fishing trawlers." the best chance at making long thus giving them greater self- Far East trips which he prefers. that would give unfair advantages to competing railroads, Bellotti said that the Commer­ reliance and self-respect on the cial Fishery and Development Act James Parker has been on the job. eminent barge industry beach about 30 days after paying and would be disastrous to barge of 1964 provides grants-in-aid to off the supertanker Ema Eliza­ The SIU programs for Seafarers spokesmen warned recently. states to enable them to under­ include the Lifeboat School, which beth and is looking for another lines." take research, exploratory fishing guarantees the self-reliance and The officials spoke against coastwise AB's job. Tony Violante, Maritime labor has criticized the and to build new fishing fleets and skill of men in times of emergency; the Imposition of a waterway who prefers to sail deck main­ ICC for ruling generally In favor freezer facilities. tenance and, was last on the Beth- the stressing of safety aboard ship; users" tax and other proposed the recertification program for of railroads on rate questions, but "In addition," he said "this aet Tex, says he is waiting for a job legislation that would lessen regu­ provides financial aid for fisher­ on a coastwise tanker or an un­ stewards, which raises the skills of lations of rail rates or allow the has maintained that fair regula­ our men and puts them higher on men when natural disasters destory employment insurance check, railroads to enter the barge in­ tion of rates must continue to pro­ their livelihood. It has also added "whichever comes first." the ladder of accomplishment; tect water carriers from unfair physical fitness and health pro­ dustry. fish to the list of commodities Ted Jones, who was chief pump­ competition. being sent to other nations under man on the Cities Service Miami, grams, which seeks to make each He said that the greatest prob­ . A strong debate is expected in Seafarer sound in body. And, per­ the Food for Peace Program." Is looking for a foreign voyage. lem facing the water carriers was the next session of Congress on haps the most important of all is Bellotti added that under tl)e He said he is tired of going coast­ lack of public understanding of legislation — including that of act, fishermen are allowed to,, wise and he needs a long voyage the continuing drive of the Seafar­ their position and role in the na­ "user" taxes for water carriers— average their income, which yajries and a big payoff to help pay for ers International Union and all of that would effect the coastal and a new home he has just bought In its districts and sea-going affiliates tion's economy. He hit out also at widely from year to year, over a,, the railroad-oriented Interstate inland. waterways segment of the three-year period to reduce fed­ the country near Houston. George to educate and encourage the high­ maritime industry. Stropich, whose last ship was the est standards of seamanship among Commerce Commission. eral income tax liability. Ocean Anna, a coastwise super­ our membership. "It is difficult," he said, "to con­ So far. Senator Stephen Young The lieutenant governor also tanker, is looking for another All these combined programs, vince many spokesmen in the Ohio (D.-O.) has been the first lawmaker pointed out that in the last ses­ coastwise trip; meanwhile, he is plus the emphasis given by our un­ Valley that relaxation of the ICC's to speak out publicly against the sion of the Massachusetts legis­ staying in shape by working out ion to self-respect for the individ­ authority to serve as an umpire in "user" tax proposal of the Treas­ lature he filed a bill for the teach­ daily in a health club. Berkley ual Seafarer, have worked to keep railroad rate making would un­ ury Department. The tax would ing of marine biology at a stdte Shuler is looking for a night cook us on top. But staying on top Is leash destructive rate wars which be in the form of a two-cent-per- college and for research into new and baker's job on a long voyage. the responsibility of each and every would serve no Useful shipper or gallon levy on fuel used by vthe' 'methods of flshihg boat design, His last vessel-'was the Tmstco. Beafatter.- consumer purpose in the long run water carriers. and freezing of fish. - OflMker S*, 1964 SEAFARERS J.OG Pace Seventeca rir: —: — ! I -vriTT*! ririT.T ATt*«2 lAmunpTi Seafarer's Ouide to Better Buyixxe

By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Carpet Scheme Gouges Consumers "Referral selling" of carpeting at several times the normal retail price is one of the most persistent selling schemes, and easily the nation's No. 1 consumer gouge today, both in the extent of its depredations and the seriousness of the financial damage caused famdlies. You can trace the spread of the carpet referral scheme right across the country by the letters coming into this department from victimized homeowners and their lawyers from Florida where the scheme seemed to start, to Pennsylvania, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio, then to Texas and up to New York State. In referral plans, the seller promises bonuses if you refer him to 51U Ship Delivers Raring Shells other buyers. For example, one company promises to pay $100 for each five names of prospects. Others promise such fees as $40 or $50 for each prospect who actually buys. But meanwhile you sign an in­ In Time For U.S. Olympir Virtory stallment contract and must pay the price for the carpeting, plus SEATTLE —The SIU Pacific team. The German and Russian and three bronze medals. finance charges, whether or not there are any referral sales. Often the District-contracted Japan MaU crews were favored to take the The sleek but fragile shells referral seller closes up shop before you have a chance to make any (American Mail Line) unloaded rowing events easily. But the and yachts got the kid-glove referrals. Most customers never receive any payments at all, reports an unusual cargo at Yokohanta U.S. rowers scored victories and treatment during their voyage George Young, manager of the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau. recently when eight sleek rac­ picked up gold medals in two aboard the Japan Mail. Care­ The way the scheme is worked, the Philadelphia BBB reports, once ing shells and four sailboats events — the eight-oared shells fully crated to protect the thin you sign the contract it is immediately turned over to a finance com­ were hoisted ashore to compete and pairs with coxswain. but strong cedar frames, the pany and delivery of the carpet is made quickly. in the Olympic Games at Tokyo. U.S. Team Wins U.S. racing shells stretched The New York State Attorney General found that the Universal Six of the shells were raced The four sailboats aboard tiie half the length of the ship's Carpet Co., which had offices in Syracuse, Binghamton and other by the U.S. rowing team, two Japan Mail for the Canadian foredeck. The yachts traveled cities, promised up to $50 in bonuses but closed up before buyers by the Canadian team. The sail­ yachting team did not do so with their sails stowed under could take advantage of the promise. boats were destined for the well however, mostly because the tarp covering their decks, In some cities, referral sellers even got families to give them mort­ Canadian yachting team. of the skill displayed by the their hulls safetly cradeled in gages on their homes to assure payment. The Japan Mail's cargo fig­ U.S. yachting team whidi won a wooden frame, and their ured in impressive upset vic­ medals in all five yachting com­ masts securely wrapped and The prices charged by referral sellers often are two or three times tories scored by the U.S. rowing petitions with two silver medals lashed parallel to the deck. as much as you would have to pay for the same carpeting at local stores. In Dallas, Reader D. S. writes, a company selling on the re­ ferral plan charged $16 to $20 for carpeting worth approximately $10 a yard, and in half the homes installed seconds worth about $3 to $4 a yard. In o'her cities, referral sellers charged $20 a yard for carpet­ ing usually sold for $8 or $9. One of the most shocking aspects of the referral schemes is that the referral promoters could not operate their hit-and-run schemes without the cooperation of some very respectable financial Institutions. In Dallas, the referral firm was financed by one of the largest banks there. Similarly, in Akron, Philadelphia and Buffalo, referral schemes and similar installment plan promotions had been financed by large banks who put up the money for the installment notes turned over to them by the referral sellers. Another beneficiary is the telephone company, which supplies the batteries of phones the referral sellers use to get leads on families interested in buying carpeting. Sometimes the referral sellers are traveling canvassers who open up shop for Sveral months and then move on to another community, leaving a trail of disillusioned families holding expensive installment contracts. Some of the salesmen who had worked on the earpet selling referral campaign in Clearwater, Florida, later set up their own opera­ tions in other cities. But in other cases the referral sellers are relatively established Carefully crated to protect its cedar frame, a U.S. racing shell (top photol is loaded care­ local companies. In Dallas, for example, the firm behind the carpet fully aboard the SIU Pacific District-contracted Japan Mail (American Mail Line) for delivery selling scheme that snared a number of municipal employees and to the U.S. rowing team at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The same cargo included four yachts other moderate-income families, had been in business in that city for 15 years. for delivery to the Canadian yachting team (bottom photo). How much recourse victimized families have depends on state laws and the attitude of the local authorities. The sales contract may in­ volve the signing of a "confession of Judgment" clause. This waives Salvage Men any requirement that the holder of the installment contract give you Eye Cargo Of notice before filing suit. U.S. Opposes Sale In Clearwater, Fla., St. Louis and other cities, the families have '23 Shipwreck gotten together to hire a lawyer to counter-sue the referral sellers With the price of copper and the banks or finance companies who financed their activities. soaring, salvage men are One of the most effective crackdowns has taken place in Ohio, which casting covetous eyes at the Of Seatrain Lines had been the scene of high-pressure referral selling of such items as freighter Kennecott, which central vacuum cleaner systems and water conditioners at prices from was wrecked on the Queen WASHINGTON—Led by the U.S. Justice Department, $599 to $1,000. The Akron Better Business Bureau estimates that re­ Charlotte Islands back in ferral selling cost families in that area VAi million dollars in one October of 1923. powerful voices have been raised recently in an attempt to recent year. Ralph A. Winter, Chief of the Ohio Division of Securities, The Kennecott, which was persuade the ICC to bar a large Chicago-based freight for­ took the position that certain referral-selling contracts were "securi­ operated at that time by the warding company from pur-4 ties." This enabled him to Issue "cease and desist" orders against com­ now SIU Pacific District-con­ chasing control of SlU-con- and others contend that the Inter­ panies making referral sales, and put a quick end to such campaigns. tracted Alaska Steamship state Commerce Act clearly forbids Winter's action was upheld by the courts during a suit by the Farmers Company, was southbound tracted Seatrain Lines. The ICC has been urged to dis­ a freight forwarder from owning and Mechanics National Banks against several families in an effort to from Cordova, Alaska to the or controlling a motor, rail or collect for goods sold on referral plans. Tacoma smelter in 1923 when regard an examiner's recom­ mendation that a Chicago truck­ water common carrier. They claim In another crackdown, a Pennsylvania firm. Products Marketing, Inc., she slammed into the rocks that to allow the transaction was indicted on a charge of mail fraud. The charge was that purchasers at Frederick Island, near the ing company, Lasham Cartage, be allowed to purchase the control­ would permit "freight forwarder were Induced to buy a built-in vacuum cleaner system for about $799 northwest tip of Graham Is­ interests to gain conrol of an un­ by becoming "equipment owning representatives," and were promised land. The crew was saved but ling stock interest in Seatrain. Lasham is actually a motor carrier derlying common carrier in direct $100 bonuses if prospects they suggested, also bought. the ship and her cargo were contradiction of stated language A total of 320 families In New Castle County, Delaware, who had abandoned on the spot, now subsidiary of United States Freight, a holding company that and policy of Congress." bought vacuum cleaning systems from the Pennsylvania firm, joined known as Kennecott Point, in The American Retail Federa­ in a suit against it and a bank and finance company v^ich had taken owns many of the largest freight one of the wildest and most forwarders. tion, The American Trucking As­ over the sales contracts (Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co. and Pen- exposed locations on the sociations and 10 individual motor Mod, Inc.). The families complained that they had signed liens against The SIU has filed an affidavit North American coast. with the ICC supporting the pro­ carrier companies filed similar ob­ their hom^ while being told they were only agreeing to become "rep­ Her cargo of course, was jections to the examiner's ruling. resentatives" for the firm, Home Furnishings Daily reported. posed plan of United States copper—5,000 tons of copper Freight to acquire Seatrain. The The United States Freight Com­ concentrate to be exact — affidavit supporting the move pany has been a pioneer in piggy­ which is still aboard. points out that the move would be back service in which loaded truck Now, with the price of cop­ beneficial to American shipping trailers are carried on railroad — loofcl per above all previous highs, because it would mean an increase flatcars. The company has coor­ salvage interests are studying in coastal and intercoastal ship­ dinated piggyback service with the possibility of first locat­ ping that would result in more "fishyback" service in which mail ing the wreck and then sal­ jobs fon American seamen. shipments travel to the Caribbean vaging the copper. In the latest moves to bar the islands via railroad to Miami and LOOKmi^'tUB UMHOM LMBBL stock sale, the Justice Department then by boat to the islands. rv BSMCM SEAFARER8 LOO Ootober M. IHi HIte Th« Dock Australia Studies Legislation Senator Vows Fight To Upgrade Merchant Marine STDBIET, Australia—With her maritime trade facing many if ably be some time before the GEM studying the feasibility of building a 75-mile, $400 million Kingsport Press at the barnacles and corrosion and are developed to the point where ship and barge canal that would link the Columbia River "World Book," "Chiidcraft" gently uncovered the cipher of they can be used on public high­ (Printing Pressmen) King George HI, which placed the ways. Basin with Puget Sound and cannon firmly . between 1760 and ect was made after preliminary (Typographers, Bookbinders) The Government statement find­ eventually provide a shel­ (Machinists, Stereotypers) 1820. tered waterway for ships studies by the office of District A year-long bath of sodium hy­ ing for regulation by the FMC was Army Engineer H. E. Dewey. Un­ 4" 4" 4 running as far north as Juneau, Jamestown Sterling Corp. droxide and zink was prescribed intended to avoid any further der present plans, Dewey said, Alaska. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. as the first step in restoring the jurisdictional conflict that might the canal would run 4.5 miles hamper development of the craft. The cost estimate of the proj­ Furniture and Bedding cannon to something approaching from the lower Columbia near As­ (United Furniture Workers) mint condition. toria to Willipa Bay, then 10.5 miles to Grays Harbor and on­ ward through the partially navi­ gable Chehalis River and a series Pacific Coast of locks to enter Puget Sound at (Continued from page 7) Olympia. Iberville expected to pay off in San Diego, the Mount Vernon Victory The canal would connect with expected to pay off and sign-on here and seven other ships due in other inland waterways which transit. reach as far into the heartland as Francis Gooley has just returned to the Los Angeles area after ship­ Lewiston, Idaho. By traversing the ping in the Great Lakes District for several months. He says he is canal, big ships could avoid near­ ready to go at any time. Frank Lambert!, who sails as a bos'n, just ly 200 miles of rough treacherous paid off the Robin Hood and says he would like to spend some time passage along the rocky Washing- on the beach with his family before shipping again. ing coastline. Used in the Alaska Seattle run, the canal would speed ship The shipping picture still looks good in Seattle and will remain that movements and make them safer. way if the ships listed here come la to pay off. Payoffs in the last The Corps has been authorized period were the Halcyon Panther and the Anchorage. Expected to to spend up to $400,000 on nvore pay off are the Overseas Rose, Hercules Victory, Robin Kirk, Norberto thorough studies which will take Capay, Overseas Eva and the Alcoa Marketer. Clarence Baker, who until 1969 to complete. Another sails as a fireman-water tender, says he • is lookixzg for the first ship $85,000 was added to the amount' going foreign, Fred England, who just registered .on the beach, says ho by Congress this year. will stay on land for awhile .before shipping again. OtMbOT i*. INI SEAFAREtiS LOG Face fiinefeM

Don't Delay On Heat Beefs Now that the cold weather is here, Seafarers are reminded that heating and lodging beefs in the shipj^rd can be easily bandied if the ship's delegate prcnnptly notifies the captain or chief engineer and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmem- bers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait Praise for the union food plan continues to come in from the ships at sea. llie crew of three or four days before making the problem known to a respon­ the San Francisco (Sea-Land) voted a special thanks to the steward department for the sible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. especially fine food and service they have been getting as of late, and reported that the food The same applies when shipyard workers are busy around living plan's experimental menus quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was were really pepping up the deck department went through the just as soon as they got into port done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order fare. Of course, not every­ rocMns with bucket and scrub- where there was equipment avail­ to make a determination. one liked' everything presented, brush, cleaning and polishing. The able to do the job. crew is so happy that they gave but "isn't that always the case?" S. t. t. asks ship's delegate Harold B. the deck department a vote of Natfay. thanks for the exfra special care Accustomed to comfortable liv­ ing on the shore, the crew of the Election Issue to call upon the Welfare Plan 4i 4" they gave to the hard to get ait for doctor and hospital bills The ship's delegaite of the sections and for the improved gen­ Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel) has Brings Praise twice. Each time I asked, the Wyandotte (Wyandotte Transpor­ eral appearance. passed a resolution asking that To The Editco: Plan has paid promptly and tation), Alvin A. Elowsky, reports 4" 4" 4" more fans be installed aboard I have just finished reading fully. I know of no other or­ that the crew is happy and there Crewmembers of the Del Monte ship, according to meeting secre­ the issue about the union elec­ ganization that does so much has been no problems in any of (Delta) are doubly pleased with tary, James A. Johnson. They tions showing a brief history of for its ntembers as does the the departments except the en­ the performance of members of want three put in a room where ell the candidates for. office in SIU Welfare Plan. This is in tertainment department. The the steward department. Accord­ three men are living and larger the union. addition to receiving my ing to Howard Menz, ship's dele­ fans in the mess ball. Congratulations on a good job monthly pension check. gate, not only is the service 4' 4" 4» aboard ship in the best of SIU tra­ in giving equal space to all I would like all of my fellow The crew or the Columbia candidates.'^ It is good to know union brothers to know just ditions, but the chief steward went (United States Steel) are pleased whom I am voting into the how wonderful our Welfare out of his way for the crew and with the way the Captain, Peter various offices of the union, be­ Plan is and what they may look pushed throu^ a request for a Welsh, treats them, and says he cause I, for one, do not per- forward to when they retire. new washing machine. The ma­ is one of the best they have ever It's wonderful to have such an chine has been installed, and the sailed with, according to William organization looking out for its crew voted special thanks to the Brightweil, ship's delegate. As an galley gang with special recogni­ members. example of why the crew feels the tion to their leader. James H. Hayes way it does, the captain recently ^ ie ir Menz Serono 4) it 3^ told the crew that since they were The Editor The happy crew of the Longview Wyandotte is a Great Lakes ves­ Victory (Victory Carriers) thought so near port, he would hold up the Welfare Plan normal draw until payoff, but said ir sel, and television reception is that their ship's delegate did such Appreciated really fine, except that the set a fine job of representing them that if any man really needed a All letters to the editor for To The Editoc: popped its cork recently and the draw, there would be no trouble publication in the SEAFARERS I would like to express crew is asking for a new one. That getting one immediately. Also, LOG must be signed by the through the letters department is one point the entire crew has Brightweil said, they are getting writer. Names will be withheld my appreciation to the Welfare plenty of overtime, with no dis­ upon request. agreed on. department and the officials of 4. t 4i putes about it. the SIU for the check I recent­ Another television set has been 4 4 4' sonally know all of the men on ly received. I can tell you it the subject of discussion aboard There were some green faces the ballot. I am happy to par­ was greatly appreciated and the Detroit Edison (American). recently on the Los Angeles (Sea- ticipate in an American free needed. The television set was supposed Land) reports Fred Boyne, meet­ trade union election of free One does not realize the full to have been replaced some time ing secretary, which goes to prove choice through secret ballot. value of the Welfare Plan and ago, and the crew is wondering that even Seafarers can feel badly I hope that every brother all of its benefits until be has what happened to that set in the Loin Brightweil if the seas are especially rough. member that is able to vote been laid up for as long a pe­ forward end that was taken out It seems that the Los Angeles ran during this election period will riod of time as I have been,, to be replaced. They haven't yet during the last voyage, that de­ into a section of Hurricane Dora, spite the modest protest coming exercise his privilege and right and the monthly check be- seen the new one, and don't have and the seas were so high that to vote. A large membership contes the only source of in­ the old one, either, according to from him, he was re-elected ship's even some oldtimers were looking delegate and thanked heartily for turnout to put our union offi­ come. Raymond Cull, meeting chairman. pale. cials infiT office, whoever they his efforts in their behalf, says My thanks to the people in 4" 4" 4" Robert Ferrandiz, meeting chair­ 4 4 4 may be, is nwst important to the Welfare department for the Along with a plea for less rack­ show that we are a member­ man. In the interest of maintaining a help and consideration I have et in the midship section of the professional attitude toward their ship indeed, and that we stand received during the last four Steel Seafarer (Isthmian), the 4" 4" 4" The crew aboard the Fairland job, the galley gang of the 0)ga behind the men we have cho­ months. crew has made a special request sen to represent us. (Sea-Land) was emphatic on two (Sea Tramp) has asked that proper Alexander McColIough that the messhall be locked up at clothing be worn in the messb.nll, A maximum membership night. It seems the longshoremen different points during the good turnout during these elections, 4" 4" 4- and welfare section of a recent "They don't want dinner jackets," in foreign ports have been going in Morton Kerngood, ship's delegate, starting Nov. 2, will add Seafarer Hails there, and In the morning the shipboard meeting, reports Peter strength and unity to all of us A. Serano, ship's delegate. The said, "but they don't want B.V.D.'s steward department is grumpy be­ either. when the elected oflPicers are Upgrading Plan cause they have to dean up be­ first point was about how fine a later negotiating for out.wages, To The Editor; fore serving chow. But, not want­ baker they have aboard and about 4,4 4 working conditions, health, I would like to take this op­ ing to cut the workers off com­ the good tasting baked foods he SIU crews, always appreciative safety, and vacation benefits, portunity to thank the officials pletely, the crew also asked that was presenting to the crew. When of good food, have given special and in their other duties. and the staff of the seniority the spigot be turned on outside not having their palates tickled votes of thanks to the steward de­ I hope that every eligible upgrading school of which class so they could get a drink, reports however, the crew membeis were partments of the following ships, member will vote this year at number seven has just gradu­ Joe Wagner, ship's delegate. tripping over cots left outside at for their presentation of good food his first opportunity. I know ated. As a student in this 4 4> night. They were forcible about in traditional SIU manner: I will. class, I found that it is a won­ Wesley Leonard, ship's delegate asking that the cots be taken in­ Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Tr;.ns- Lawrence H. Chapman derful thing when a union on the Penn Exporter (Penn Navi­ side—if there is no one in them. portation); Globe Progress (Mari­ time Overseas); Margaret Brown 4" * 4" 4" gives their members the oppor- gation) has come in for some high 3^ 3^ 4" •tunity to advance themselves praise from fellow crewmemibers. In the interest of maintaining a (B1 o o m f i e 1 d); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Longview Victory (Victory and the lives of their families. It seems during the good and wel­ cool ship, the crewmembers of the Pensioner Lauds Carriers). I am sure that the other fare section of the last shipboard Ocean Dinny (Maritime Overseas) Welfare Help members of class seven join meeting; the crew voted unani­ have asked that a new water foun­ To The Editoir: me in expressing our gratitude mous thanks to the delegate for tain be installed, says Anthony Type Minutes I wish to take this opportu­ for the many ways that the representing them in sudh a fine Lain, ship's delegate. The chief nity to express my deep appre­ staff and instructors helped us fashion. engineer, however, went all out When Possible ciation to the SIU and the to better realize the complex t 4" 3^ and ordered three new water foun­ In order to assure acti taie Welfare Han. proiblems that face our organi­ The crew of the Losmar (Gal- tains for the crew. He also in­ digests of shipboard meetings Since my retirement five zation daily- mar) has bright shiny messrooms formed them that all other parts in the LOG, it is desirable that years ago, I have found need Joe Fried and pantry, reports Alfred Hirscli, of the ship's refrigeration system the reports of shipboard meet­ meeting secretary. It seems the would be completely checked over ings be typed if at all possible. Tirenty SEAFARERS LOG Obtotter M, IMft

BITHPLOR (B«Hil«h*mk Oct. 1S~ vard University. Ths captain thankad Chairman, John Mthofov; iacratarv, the crew for their splendid behavior M. I. Longfaliow. Brother O. Con. and work. The chief cook thankad Avid Hunter's 'Fish Tales' zalea waa elected to aerva as ship's the entire crew and officers for their delegate. Crew requested to turn In splendid donation In time of need aU linen. Vote of thanks to the stew­ when ha lost his wlfa during the ard department for the good food trip. t34.17 In ship's fund. Soma dis­ Brighten Up Trip On LaSalle and cooperation. puted OT In deck department. FORT HOSKINS (CIttss Service), COLUMBIA (Ambrose Transport), Oct. 17—Chairman, Billy J. Brewar; Sept. J9—Chairman, Bill Brlghtwalif The telling of exciting tales about their days at sea has long been the hallmark of sea­ Sacratary, Gerald Mire. No beefa and Sacratary, Nell O'Rourka. $10 In no disputed OT reported. ship's fund. No beefs reported by going men. Hunters and fishermen also have reputations as spinners of tall tales. So when department delegates. Discussion on SPITFIRI (American Bulk Car- clarlflcatlon of gangway watch In you get a Seafarer who is also an avid hunter or fisherman, you can bet there will be some rlars), Oct. <—Chairman, C. A. Walchi port. whoppers told. *• Secretary, Frank Pauluk. Two hours "The last time I was in a cast," . Sellere commented that the disputed OT reported. No beefs re­ DUVAL (Suwannee), Oct. IS—Chair­ Seafarer William C. Sellers, ported by department delegates. man, J. Gouldman; Secretary, Troy he began, "that covered my left whole story sounded a little fishy, Savage. One man missed ship at bosun aboard the La Salle arm and leg, I shot so many doves but that didn't stop him from TRANSHARTFORD (Cities Sarvtco), Aden and his gear was checked and (Waberman) during her last voy­ Sept. 30—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Sec­ locked In slop chest. Progressing weU we had to have a dove barbeque at agreeing with Prichett and Bart- retary, C. Garner. Brother Smith -was age from the Gulf to the Middle with painting of ship's quarters and lette in raving about the deer Job to be completed before end of East and back, reports that there the Shriner's auditorium in Mobile. After that shindig there population in Alabama. The deer voyage. No beefs reported by depart­ were more than one of these com­ ment delegates. Crew requested to were still so many doves left, we are great down there. Sellers keep outsiders out of crew's quarters binations aboard. Some of the agreed. So good in fact that last while In port. Vote or thanks given crewmembers, he said, complained had an outdoor picnic for all the to the steward department for the Boy Scouts in Mobile." year Hound Dog Bartlette's 12 fine chow being served. they were up to their hips in tall year old son bagged a nice eight tales all the way with the tide still Not content to rest on his laurels, Prichett added "Ot course point buck. — — BANGOR (Bermuda Shipping), Sept. coming in when they docked. It—Chairman, D. L. Dickinson; Sec­ it took me two days just to move After Lucky Prichett was retary, A. D. Allain, Jr. No beefs The trip started In Galveston the vension 1 shot In the winter of through, Charles (Whltey) Murrah reported by department delegates. where suoh Seafarers as Jerry No disputed OT. Crew requested to Sikes and George Yeager signed smsMSSSs^ cooperate. elected to serve as ship's delegate. on. Then a stop No beefs and no disputed OT re­ MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory at New Orleans ported. Bosun Is working on the new Carriers), Oct. 18 — Chairman, A. bunks for the crew and they wlU ba Michelet; Secretary, P. Patrick. No added Edgar Nel­ major beefs reported, .^ome disputed put In as soon as possible. OT In engine department. Vote of son, Keith Jones thanks extended to the ship's dele­ and "The Rhode SENECA (Penn Navigation), Oct. S gate for outstanding ability In han­ —Chairman, Ralph R. Maldonado; dling the job. Suggestion was made Islartd Renegade" Secretary, L. A. Mitchell. Five crew­ that each man contribute $1 to the Pierre (Leo) members were hospltaUzed at various ports during ths voyage. Motion ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the Charrette to the made to have company put more steward department for above aver­ crew list. The American money on board instead of age feeding and service. La Salle then travelers checks. Vote of thanks was MOUNT VERNON VICTORY (Mount extended to the steward and his de­ Vernon Tanker), Oct. 17—Chairman, Sellers sailed coastwise partment. Crewmembers asked to J. Sumpter; Secretary, W. Walton. to New York, keep water cooler clean. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. AU where the crew attended the fu­ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Sealrain), aliens being paid off in Honolulu. neral of Brother Howard Guinier. Oct. 14—Chairman, A. Walls; Secre­ Replacements ordered from States. tary, N. Richie. $40 In ship's fund. Will contact patrolman concerning Somewhere along the coast Sel­ No beefs reported by department gear left on board. lers said, the La Salle picked up delegates. Ice machine to be repaired or replaced. Crewmembers requested BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), Oct. IS — "Lucky" Prichett, who stars in this to keep laundry room clean. Chairman, P. A. Serano; Secretary, story in the role of electrician. Juan Cruz. Ship's delegate reported Crewmembers aboard the La Salle (Waterman) toss the COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ that everything is running smoothly. Outside of New York, Captain port), Sept. 17—Chairman, Charles Some disputed OT will be taken up (No-Smoke) Harvey asked Sellers ox during an off duty break, with some sea tales and the size Klmbel; Secretary, John RIelly. No with patrolman. $40 In ship's fund. If he knew anything about the of the catch while hunting and fishing the main topics. In beefs and no disputed OT reported Brother P. Serano was elected to by department delegates. Brother serve as ship's delegate. electrician. Sellers replied, "Well the picture above, taken by William Sailers, bosun, "Lucky" BlU Van Dyke was elected to serve Sir, you probably remember "Hat" as ship's delegate. AU hands were LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Oct. 11 Prichett, electrician; Jimmy (Hound Dog) ^rtfett, steward; requested to help keep the ship clean —Chairman, Robert Lasso; Secretary, Jones, "Beetle" Brown and "The and Raleigh (Butterbean) Lewis, crew messman, discuss, and to keep up with the repairs. Lao Bruce. $5.42 In ship's fund. No Rhode Island Renegade," and how beefs were reported by department the possibility of an on the beach get-together on Butter- STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Oct. 4 delegates. Discussion held on the they tell a good story. Well Lucky —Chairman, Fred Shala; Secretary, water which Is bad for washing and Prichett is so famous for the sto­ bean's family farm in Alabama. Below, Charles (Whitey) T. I. Walker. $29.62 In ship's fund. bathing. No beefs reported by department Oct. 10—Chairman, Luis FIguero; ries he tells that those other three Murrah (far right) weaves a tale for two fellow crewmem- delegates. Secretary, Geo. McManus. Brother just glide into the background ers, (l-r) Glenn Kirtland, OS and Johnny Jordan, deck Leo Bruce was elected to serve as STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian Lines), ship's delegate. No beefs and no when Lucky comes aboard." engineer, with his tales of hunting antelope In the western Oct. 3—Chairman, John Albert); Sec­ disputed OT reported by department retary, Walter Newberg. $16.80 In delegates. Things Pick Up states. ship's fund. No beefs reported by The voyage was uneventful, Sel­ department delegates. Brother A. H. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ Anderson was elected to serve as ice), Oct. 16—Chairman, J. B. Thoma- lers recalls, while the La Salle ship's delegate. son; Secretary, John W. Faircloth. went through the Suez tp Karachi Ship's delegate resigned and Brother SUMMIT (Sea-Land), Oct. 14—Chair­ Richard McCall was elected to serve and back through the canal to man, C. A. Yaw; Secretary, George In his place. No beefs reported by Cadiz, Spain. Then, outside of Feinmor. No beefs and no disputed department delegates. OT reported. Brother Arthur GlUe- Cadiz and headed for the States, _land was elected to serve as new WiLD RANGER (Waterman), Oct. two mourning doves hitched a ride ship's delegate. 11—Chairman, Francis Fischer; Sec­ retary, W. C. Sink. No beefs and no to the States on the La Salle and ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin Line), disputed OT reported by department some comment on same from Leo Oct. 4—Chairman, Otto R. Hoepner; delegates. $79 In ship's fund. Brother Gomez, the BR, obviously started Secretary, David C. Smith. The ship's Arthur Beck waa elected to serve as delegate reported that the crew mess- slilp's treasurer. Ship's captain ex­ Prichett to thinking. man. James M. Murphy, was paid off tended a vote of thanks to the crow- In Capetown. South Africa, to fly * members for an excellent safety Looking at the birds with long­ home to start his scholarship at Har- ing, Leo remarked, "Boy, I'd sure record. like to have those birds fried for lunch. Then the deck engineer spoke up. "We got so many doves 'Licensed' Seafarer in Alabama," he saidi "the state furnLshes the ammo to shoot 'em with." Adding still more fuel to the fire. Sellers then told of recently receiving a letter from "Hat" Jones postmarked Vermont, where he is recuperating from a fall he took in March, saying he is happily counting the state's tremendous '63 out of the freezer to find my took the floor, telling about his deer population from his back batch of special frozen barbeque hunting experiences on the West window. sauce for the birds." Coast."But," comments SeUers, At that point Lucky Prichett Then he went on to tell of other exploits while he was drydocked "Murrah has something to prove couldn't contain himself any long­ his stories." When he moved to er and took the floor. that time. He said he caught so many fish It got to the point where Dixie from the West Coast, Mur­ his friends wouldn't accept any of rah took along with him his 30-06 LOG-A-RHYTHM: them as gifts unless they were al­ Springfield, the head of an ante­ ready dressed. "And," he added, lope, a couple of mule deer and "so many cats gathered around my many tales about the ones that place that the city officials said I got away. Winter either had to get a veterinarian's But the topper of them all came By Bob Hopp license or open an animal shelter." from William (Curley) Rentz. "I've The icy tingle of a winter wind, He claimed that even a cat belong­ been doing a lot of hunting too," Refreshing cold, the days on end ing to Jim Bartlette's mother he told his crewmates. "Since my Snowy white that doth descend joined the party, coming all the luck has been running so good This is winter— way from Evergreen, Alabama lately, I've been hunting poker The natural wonder. over a hundred miles away. games all over the place." The snow gods' splendor Tfiis little wliite car recently appeared parlced outside liead- The Frozen wonder. And then the thaw when spring quarters in New York. Tlie car's license bearing the official conies in letters "SlU," belongs to Seafarer Anthony (Tony) Tonelll. Theri Summer, A resident of Vermont, Tonelli is on thq beach in New York Then Fall, for a couple of weeks to attend the Lifeboat Training School Then Winter once again. in order to get another license—his AB ticket. ^QgMm Mi 1M4 SKAFARERS LOG Pace Twen^-OM Seafarer On Far East Trips Sees History As It Is Made _ Seafarers make their living in a trade which takes them to the hotspots of the woYId where, often as not, headlines are being made—K)r exploding in front of their very eyes. Today, SIU men shipping for ports of call in the Fart East often find they have box-seats on history-making events, and sometimes, unwittingly end which Turner witnessed was the has been consistently in the news up right in the center of the first of several similar incidents since the country's recent Inde­ incidents themselves. which sparked events leading to pendence. Seafarer Ken Turner, who sails the overthrow of South Viet Nam's Beset by guerrilla attacks wigl- m the deck department, found government and resulted in Diem's nating from nearby Indonesia, life himself right In the middle of an assasination. in Maylasia can hardly be called earth-shaking event that shook the While fate may often take a Sea­ peaceful. Turner is more than very foundations of the Republic farer to the brink of history's de­ ready to testify about the political The SlU-contracted Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical), of Viet Nam. At the time of the cisive moments. Turner's experi­ turmoil that exists in Singapore, ence shows that the horror of the since he came face to face with shown above, is considered by its crewmembers to be a fine incident he was a crewmember vessel. Carrying a complement of scientists as well as crew on the Ocean Evelyn (Ocean moment may blot out the thrills the deadly work of the terrorists Transportation) and was killing normally associated with being an after he had been in the city and officers, the vessel conducts oceanographic surveys and some time in Saigon in September, eyewitness to a climatic event that only a few days. and research in the Indian Ocean. The Anton Bruun is pres­ 1963. stirs the entire world. He recalls how he was out walk­ ently returning to the States for the first time since if first Turner recalls Ban On Dancing ing in the city one day when a began service, over two years ago. that he "was wan­ Turner, who spent about six nearby telephone booth suddenly dering through days in Saigon, said that he and' blew up, killing several passers the streets o f his fellow crewmembers only came by. 'When the city police arrived, Saigon when he across the more oppressive aspects it was quickly determined that the Crew Calls Anton Bruun saw a big crowd of the Diem regime occasionally. phone booth had been booby- collecting on a Their chief complaint was against trapped by the terrorists who evi­ dently h<^d to create chaos streetcorner. The the government's ban on dancing Fine Ship, But Different onlookers were and socializing with Vietnamese among the city's population by a series of such hit and run tactics. watching a saf­ women. He remembers that any One of the most unusual vessels in the SlU-contracted fleet girl-chasing in the capital at the According to Turner, the guer­ Turner fron-robed . figure rillas weren't interested in picking is the Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical). This ship does not who was quietly time had to be done on the sly, since the Diem regime was espe­ on foreigners, since they thought ply the trade routes from port to port, loading and discharg­ kneeling in the street. Turner ob­ they __could wreak more havoc ing cargoes. The only cargo it*' served that the robed figure was cially hard on any women it caught aissociating with foreigners. among the Malaysian people who carries walks up and down' bats for all hands to use. Dolan a Buddhist monk, and, as the hor­ were going through the last stages rified spectators watched, he An incident that has eq[>ecially the gangplank. also reported that as soon as the stuck in Turner's memory oc­ of a national election campaign. He ship hit the next port they would picked up a nearby can of gasoline relates one Incident that took place The Anton Bruun is • geo­ and poured it over himself. curred one night when he started physical research ship that is par­ pick up some chess and checkers arguing with a Saigon barkeeper on the Singapore waterfront kept sets for Seafarers and scientists Vnforgetable Sight Seafarers buzzing for days. ticipating in oceanographic sur­ who wouldn't permit dancing on veys of the Indian Ocean in con- alike. What followed next was some­ his premesis. The bartender ex­ It seems that an Indonesian fish­ Fish Fries Common thing that Turner will never for­ Junction with the Intergovern­ plained that he was only following ing boat, carrying no Identifying mental Oceanographic Cinnmission. Tom Holt, who sailed as AB un­ get. After putting the can aside, the regulations laid down by the markings, sailed into the Singapore til he was taken off sick earlier the monk calmly lit a match and The vessel carries a crew of 21 Diem government, and Turner re­ hartxir one day and tied up at Seafarers, plus officers and this year, said the food aboard turned himself into a fiaming plied by letting everyone know one of the docks. A party of sev­ scientists numbering between 9 ship was the best that money could torch. Una/ble to watch the silent, what he thought of the restric­ eral men who later proved to be and 20. buy. "And the scientists, Jn the unmoving figure of the blazing guerrillas piled off the boat and tions. According to Jack Dolan, ship's course of their research, bring up suicide. Turner turned around and At this point a policeman en­ prepared to slip Into the city where delegate on the Anton Bruun, and some pretty good fish, which is walked away from the horrible tered the dispute and abruptly they could wreak their mischief. turned over to the galley. We had spectacle which has remained told the Seafarer that since he However, the Malaysian custom Tom Holt, who recently got off some really good fish dinners more etched in his memory ever since. didn't "know the facts," it would guards who maintain barriers at than once," Holt said. He remembers how soldiers who be better , if he kept his opinions the end of each dock spotted the because of ill­ ness, the Anton Dolan reported the fish fries Were controlling the crowds to himself. Aside from instances supposed fishermen and they were are still happening. The scientists rushed forward with blankets to such as these. Turner remembers quickly arrested. Bruun is a very good ship. recently caught two barrels full of extinguish the flames, but weren't generally friendly relations with Turner who has been an SIU Longustos which was turned over able to make any progress against the people of Saigon, even though man since 1958, usually sails from The Anton Bruun starts to the galley. They had a party on the gas-fed blaze. political turmoil was brewing In ^n Francisco. He Says"Tie favors ship and the Longustos disappeared The suicide represented an act runs to the Far East, especially to several voyages the streets. a year from as fast as a prime rib would, ac­ of . fanatical desperation by Viet­ Singapore Trouble Japan. While he isn't especially cording to Dolan. namese Buddhists against the The ocean Evelyn left Saigon interested in being an on-the-spot Ddan Durban, South spectator to the major events that Africa, and Dolan reports that Durban is a Dieni government. The religious six days after Turner witnessed pretty good port to he spending sect charged that the regime was the monk's flaming suicide. This periodically shake that part of the works in the Indian Ocean. There visit didn't prove to be his only world, he enjoys sampling the Is plenty of w(n:k to do aboard time in. He said that the Durban persecuting their leadership and Sailor's Society, which operates the depriving its members of religious contact with the hotspots of South­ exotic flavor of the Far East. And, ship. Dolan reported, and there Is east Asia. Only this past April he as many of his other SIU brothers, no shortage of overtime. club sends a bus to the ship to freedom. take the men into town every day The self-inflicted death by fire visited Singapore, Malaysia, which he knows that these trips will give "That doesn't mean it's all work him a bag-full of storieB to relate and no play, though," Dolan aaid. and then takes them back to the to his grandchildren some day, Recently the Anton Bruun took on ship at night. HURRICANe

All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's namei visits whenever possible. The following is the latest Jacquilec Coats, born August 14, Laura Lynn Davis, born May 16, Joseph LeBlen, bora August 4, available list of SIU men in the hospital: 1964, to the Jackie Coats, Port 1964, to the James E. Davis, Jack­ 1964, to the Louis D. LeBleaus, USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL Arthur, Texas. sonville, Fla. VlUo Platte, La. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA CHICAGO. ILLINOIS James Hellems Robert Pirie J" 4" i 4 4 4 4 4 4 Paul O. Arcenaux Robert M. McEvoy Carl Larson Paul W. Schneider Lisa Edlund, bom June 16, 1964, Kevin James Mullen, born June Vickie Lose, born September 16, G. E. Armstrong Henry J. Maas David Lasky Armas Soppl to the John H. Edlunds, Mobile, 10, 1964, to the Edward F. Mul­ 1964, to the Howard F. Loses, Mo­ J. C. Armstrong Charles C. Mathews Francis Perry B. L. Birmingham Wm. E. Maulden USPHS HOSPITAL Alabama. lens, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. bile, Alabama. Daniel H. Bishop PhlUlp C. Mendozo HOUSTON. TEXAS 4 4 4" 4 4 4 4 4 4 James V. Boring James F. Moody EHmer E. Campo Nels Larson Dale Dahlstrom, born August 4, Daryl Henry Russell, born Au­ Lonny Henry, born June 26, John G. Brady Harry O'Brien Malvin Chandler J. E. MarshaU John A. Buttimer •M. J. Oswald James F. Cleator Willis O. Moncriex 1964, to the Albert B. Dahlstroms, gust 20, 1964, to the Dale H. Rus- 1964, to the Jimmie H. Henrys, Joseph G. Carr Troy M. Pardue Glen M. Curl F. E. Nelson Marquette, Mich. sells. Highland, Mich. Channelview, Texas. Francis H. Coggins J. W. Patterson Joseph H. Booker James M. Reilly Allen Collins. Jr. James J. Redden Angel Garcia Tommie R. Sanford 4 4 4 4 4 4 Anthony S. Contl Thomas Sims Frank Gutierez Joe C. Selby Paul Bell, horn July 10, 1964, Stanley Hitchinson, Jr., bom Estamae Bell, born August 14, Arthur W. Gorman W. R. Simpson Raymond H. Henry Estanlslas Soils James M. Davis Jay Steele Harry Hei»dry Wm. J. Stephens to the Huey L. Bells, Mobile, October 8, 1964, to the Stanley 1964, to the Robert H. Bells, Pen- Glenn E. Dickens Harold W. Sweet Orville A. Jetton Joseph T. Vaughn Alabama. Hutchinsons, Baltimore, Md. sacola, Florida. Patrick J. Durkin Clayton Thompson Gerald L. Kersey John D. Edwards J. C. Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Amado Fellciano Jose Vigo SEAITLE, WASHINGTON John Thompson Wilde, born Feb­ Christine Rae Brown, born Au­ Susan Taylor, born September S. Fertitta Ernest C. Vitou Jose DaCosta Cecil Wailick ruary 22, 1964, to the Keith J. gust 12, 1964, to the Arron V. 8, 1964, to the William E. Taylors, Luis G. Franco L. W. Williamson E. A. Ainsworth Joseph B. Huszar W. J. Woolsey, Sr. USPHS HOSPITAL Wildes, Harbor Springs, Mich. Browns, Norfolk, Va. Alpena, Michigan. Victor A. Kennedy J. F. Wunderlich DETROIT, MICHIGAN Ignatius McCormlck UlysB Crider Cecil Osborne, Jr. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Lonnle Jones Donald Ritcey Judith Jones, born July 10, 1964, Jude McFarlain, born July 8, David Gasey, bom August 25, USPHS HOSPITAL Ralph Keen John Santay to the Albert L. Jones, Sault Ste. 1964, to the Jerold D. McFarlains, 1964, to the Clarence B. Gaseys, STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Clarence Lenhart Walder Selzer Marie, Mich. Sulphur, La. Smith Creek, Mich." John I. Allen Thomas F. Maher Arlo Otto Edmund Zarecki Angelo. Aragona James Martin USPHS HOSPITAL 4 4 4 Peter Arthurs Donald M. McKeon SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Lance Hergruder, born August The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported L. Bartlett R. Mlchalek J. C. Laseter C. P. Thompson to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay In payment Jolin Chiorra A. Minors B. S. Swearingen B. H. WaddeU 1964, to the Dolton Hergruders, E. Constantino John Morrison USPHS HOSPITAL Plaquemine. La. of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary J. P. Cunningham Donald Nash BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Hamilton Dailey C. F. New C. Anderson Walter O. Hall 4 4 4 card or necessary litigation for the flisposition of estates) > Evit Ardoin Lucas Hernandez Margret Anderson, bom May 17, B. Davis C. Mohat buried in the Forest Glade Ceme­ Robert Dillon Wilbur Newson Wm. Belfield G. C. Maddox 1964, to the William Andersons, Harris Conrad Smaliwood, 78: W. DeFrancisco Kasimir Puchalskl Edgar Benson Bernard Morillo G. Busciglio J. Pendergrass Pittsburgh, Pa. Brother Smaliwood died in the tery, Wakefield, Mass. Harry E. Doren Benjamin Putiken Boston USPHS R. D. Eisengraeber E. DeGuartel Lewie Cook Carlton Phillips 4 4 4 4 4 4 Max Fingerhut F. Reyes Robert W. Duff Andrew Suech Robin Leslie Stadelman, born hospital, a vic­ Albert Ives Williams, 51: Brother C. E. Foster B. Rivera Vernon Ferguson J. J. Sypniewski Williams was the victim of heart Robert M. Godwin Joseph Rudolph Friedof Fondlla Chamber Winskey July 3, 1964, to the Robert J. tim of cancer, on John GotseliT Anthony Scaturro USPHS HOSPITAL Stadelmans, Baltimore, Md. May 5, 1964. failure while In K. I. Hubbard Juan Soto FORT WORTH, TEXAS Sailing in the the Norfolk Gen­ R. Iglesias R. Spiteri Benjamin Deibler George McKnew 4 4 4 Asmund Jacobsen Leon S. Webb Abe Gordon Max Olson'' Vincent Angotti, born June 23, steward depart­ eral Hospital on Wm. F. Janlsch J. Stogaitis Thomas Lehay ment, he became April 5, 1964. Joseph J. Keating F. L. Travis SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR 1964, to the Ronald E. Angottls, King S. Koo J. E. Williams STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Chicago, 111. a member of the Sailing in the B. KullkoWskl Fred Wrafter Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen SIU in 1949. steward d e p a rt- William Logan Joseph A. Yanik A. Gutierrez WiUiam Kenny William Lovett Francis Flynn USPHS HOSPITAL Earl Nelson, born April 4, 1964, Surviving is his ment, he has been Thomas Lowe George Duffy MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE to the Alton Nelsons, St. Louis, wife, Mrs. Kath- a member of the James M. MacCrea Angelo Ciano James McGee A. McArthur H. Callahan PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME Mo. erine Rose Smaliwood. He was Union since 1949. COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Louise V. Nor- USPHS HOSPITAL Frank Martin V.A. HOSPITAL ileet was named NORFOLK, VIRGINIA NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS administratrix of his estate. Burial Frank Buck Raymond MiUer Maurice Roberts Joseph Curtis Joseph P. Scovel U.S. SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL •SsSiiiS was in the Rosewood Memorial Myron Garrish Dwight L. SkeltoB WASHINGTON. D,C. •••, Park Hospital Cemetery, Virginia George Goff Arthur Wroton William Thomson George Baker We are anxious to hear from you— Beach, Va. Leona Baker has not heard from Mother. 4 4 4 Thomas Jefferson Harris, Jr., Albert Lee Hernandez, 38: Brother Hernandez died of drown­ you for seven years and would like Michael Joseph Birrare, 63: 47: Brother Harris died of ac­ 4 4 4 cidental drown­ ing when the you to contact her at your earliest Thomas E. Markham Brother Birrare • died on May 3, convenience. Her address is: 6201 ing at Norfolk, tugboat Wales, Your family is concerned about 1964 of heart on which he was Jacqueline, Wichita, Kansas. disease at his Va., on March you and would like you to contact 28, 1964. A menk- working, over­ 4 4 4 them. Write or call Mrs. Etta Gay, residence in turned in the Graymoor, New ber of the SIU- Philip Korol 3317 Montana Ave., Norfolk, Va.— United Industri­ Houston ship UL3-0833. York. A member Your sister has not heard from al Workers, he channel on April you for several months and would 4 4 4 of the deck de­ 25, 1964. A mem­ like you to contact her. partment, he be­ worked In the George Edward Cowie Norfolk shipyard ber of the SIU- 4 4 4 Contact Mrs. Ellen Cowie Gelss gan sailing with Inland Boat­ the SIU in 1940. as a mechanic. Lloyd T. Callaway at Box 374, Orange Park, Fla., im­ Surviving is his men's Union, he You are requested to contact mediately. He is survived was working as mate. He Is sur­ by his brother, wife, Mrs. Bessie E. Harris. Burial your sister on an urgent matter. vived by his wife, Mrs. Audrey 4 4 4 J. Birrare. Burial was in the was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, 4 4 4 Juiio Figuerod and Alfonso Rivera Virginia Beach, Va. Hernandez. Burial was in the For­ Jimmie L. "Whitey" Ivy Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, You are asked to get in touch N.Y. est Lawn Memorial Park Ceme­ You are requested to get in with Carlos M. Diaz at 107 D-1 4 4 4 tery, Beaumont, Texas. touch with Mrs. W. H. Cook, route Lltheda Apts., Rio Piedras, Puerto 4 4 4 Carl Nicholas Petersen, 68: 5, Box 153 A, Hattiesburg, Miss., Favras Jules Mondesire, 73: 4 4 4 Rico, on a matter of utmost im­ Brother Petersen died of acci­ Robert Lee Girimmett; 56: at once. She is waiting to hear Brother Mondesire died in the portance. dental causes on Brother Grimmett died on May from you. 4 4 4 Boston City Hos­ May 8, 1964, at pital on May 17, the Seaman's In­ 2, 1964 aboard 4 4 4 R. Atwell, S. Hutchinson, B. Wadell ship on the 1964, of heart stitute in New Doc Landry Fred Shaia on the Steel Vendor Great Lakes, of disease. A mem­ York, N.Y. A You are asked to contact Harry requests Raymond Atwell, Stanley heart failure. A H. Darrah at Compass Center, 77 Hutchinson, and Billy Wadell to get ber of the union member of the since 1939, he union since 1949, member of the Washington Street, Seattle, Wash. in touch with the steward on the engine depart­ 98104. Steel Vendor about your gear and sailed in the he sailed in the steward depart­ deck department ment, he first 4 4 4 souvenirs. Joined the SIU- Checks Held ment until he unftil hds retire­ 4 4 4 retired on pen­ Great Lakes Dis- Checks for the following Sea­ ment in 1963. James Bruce Elliott sion in 1961. trict -in 1960. farers who served on the Penn He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Contact your sister, Mrs. Peg^ He is survived hy his daughter, Nicolena P. Norby. Cremation Surviving is his Carrier may bo picked up by them R. Pelkey at 204 Commonwealth Mrs. Faith Vaughn. Burial was in' wife, Juanita D. Crrimmett. He at the Baltimore SIU Hall. was at the Garden State Crema­ Ave., West Mifflin, Pa., as soon as the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston, torium, West New York, N.J. was buried in the Westlake Ceme- J. W. Short, L. C. Cole, Jr., possible. Mass. tary, Amstead, W. Va. James Jerchied, Walter Smith, 4 4 4 4 4 4 Jose M. DaCosta, Michael 0. Mil­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 George Lathrope Seraflm K. Badivanis, 66: Broth­ Rocco Zioarelli, Sit Brother ler, Earl H. Beamer, and James P. George Collier Hudson, 49: Contact Cliff Emmist at 2501 er Badivanis died April 26, 1964, ZleareUl died on May 5, 1964 at Bush. Brother Hudson died May 6, 1964 West Hamilton Ave., Tampa, Fla. in New Orleans, in t h_o Presby­ the hospital in 4 4 4 or call collect 935-8818. This is La., of a liver terian Hospital, Crawford, Penn., Faustino Orjales a matter concerning money due ailment. A mem­ Phi l adephia. of natural Anyone knowing the whereabouts you. ber of the en­ Pa., of heart dis­ causes. A mem­ of the above is asked to contact 4 4 4 gine department, ease. A member ber of the SIU- Joseph Lieberman, Attorney, at 15 George S. Neyrey, Jr. he first joined of the steward Qreat Lakes Dis­ Park Row, New York 38, N.Y. You are requested to get in the union in department, he trict, he sailed 10038. touch with Miss Flo Theriot, 521 1961. He -is sur­ Joined the Un­ in the steward 4 4 4 Leanine Street, New Orleans, La. vived by his sis­ ion in 1960. Sur- department. He Lawrence Roy 4 4 4 ter, Miss Edith V i V i n g is his is survived by Let me know if you are all right. Salvatore Barbara Hudson. Burial wife, Despina his wife, Mrs. Was worried when you did not call Contact your sister, Frances Cus- was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Badivanis. Burial was in his birth­ Lillian Zlcarelli. His place of bur­ baek to the Western Union Office. to, immediately. Vicksburg, Miss. place, Athens, Greece. ial is not known. October M, 19M SEAFARERS LOG rage Twentr-Threo Sciiecluke of Home Bound Membership Meetings UNION i§ALLS SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a Ted Babkowski. Agent MAin 3-4334 & Inland Waters TAMPA 312 Harrison St. month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the PRESIDENT Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Paul HaU WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. EXECUTIVE VICE-PBESIDENT Frank Boyne. Agent . TErminal 4-2528 Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ Cal Tanner gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU VICE PRESIDENTS Great Lakes meetings will be: Earl Shepard Lindse; Williams SECRETARY-TREASURER Ai Tanner Robert Matthews Fred J. Farnen New York .... November 2 Defa-oit November IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau Philadelphia ... November 3 Houston November B Al Kerr ALPENA 127 River SL Baltimore November 4 New Orleans .. November 10 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES EL. 4-3616 Mobile November 11 BiU HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St. TL 3-9259 Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. Si BOSTON 276 State St. So. Chicago, RL SAginaw 1-0733 Ed Riley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. DETROn 10225 W. Jeffer.son Ave. MAin 1-5450 West Coast SlU-AGLIWD Meetings VInewood 3-4741 SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. HEADQUARTERS ....675 4th Ave., Bkiyn RAndo;ph 2-4110 HVacinth 9-6600 August, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in FRANKFORT. Mich. .. 415 Main St. West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. MaU Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 Some of the crew of the Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from Hastings (Waterman) take JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE.. Jax River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, William Morris. Agent ELgin 3-0987 a break on the deck after MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in Deeember, Ben Gonzales, Agent ... FRanklin 7-3564 Inland Boatmen's Union 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on leaving Karachi. Above MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. NATIONAL DIRECTOR Louis Neira. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 Robert Matthews ^ Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 FM local time. (front, l-r) Getis Ligbtfoot, NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Buck Stephens. Agent . Tel. .529-7546 Pat Finnerty The schedule is as follows: 3rd cook; Chris de Jesus, NEW YORK 675 4tii Ave.. Brookl.vn BALTIMORE ....1216 E Baliimore St. night cook and baker; HYacinth 9-6600 EAstein 7-4900 Wilmington San Francisco Seattle NORFOLK 115 3rd St. BOSTON 276 State St. November 16 November 18 November 20 (rear) Melvin Boss, galley- Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1892 Richmond 2-G140 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn man; and Leon Jordan, HVacin'h D-eBOO December 21 December 23 December 18 •Tchn Fay, Acting Agent DEwey 6-3818 chief cook, line up for the SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent DOugI.os 2-4401 WAlnut 8-3207 J- 4" camera of ship's delegate t^rank Drozak. West Coast Rep. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St . SE. Jax GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE SANTURCE PR .1313 Fernandez Juncos ELgin 3-0987 Great' Lakes SIU Meetings REGION Richord Bloomquist. Stop 20 MIAMI 744 W Flaglei St. FRanklin 7-3564 Regular membership meetings Regular membership meet­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. on the Great I,akes are held on ings for Great Lakes Tug and . HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jacksun Ave. the first and third Mondays of Dredge Region IBU memlers are TP' • ""--.SJO each month in all ports at 7 PM scheduled each month in the vari­ NORFOLK 115 Third St. ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next Tel 622-1892-3 local time, except at Detroit, Know Your Rights PHILADELPHIA 26 where meetings are held at 2 PM. meetings will be: DEwey 6-3838 TAMPA 312 . .- II, ol. The next meetings will be: Detroit ... Nov. 9—2 PM FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes Tel 229-2788 Detroit Nov. 2—2 PM Milwaukee Nov. 9 and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE REGION Chicago Nov. 10 membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed REGIONAL DIRECTOR Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected Robert Jones Buffalo Nov. 11 by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, in Brooklyn. Dredie Workers Section November 2—7 PM tSault Ste. Marie .. Nov. 12 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Duluth Nov. 13 TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Harold F. Von 4" 4 4 Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Lorain Nov. 13 various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees Arthur Miller. Agent TR 5-1538 (For meeting piace, contact Har­ in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU SIU Inland Boatmen's Union old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of Trygve Varden, Agent ALbsny 2-1154 trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. Ail CLEVELAND 1420 W 25th St. Regular membership meetings Sandusky, Ohio), trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various Tom Gerrity. Agent . C21-5450 for IBU members are scheduled Cleveland Nov. 13 trust funds. DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. each month in various ports. The Lincoln Park. Mich. Toledo ...Nov. 13 SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 next meetings will be: exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Ashtabula ....Nov. 13 know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ Norman Jolicoeur. Agent Philadelphia .. Nov. 3—5 PM (For meeting place, contact John able in all Union haUs. If you feel there has been any violation of your RAndoIph 7-6222 Baltimore (licensed and un­ Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union SAULT STE. MARIE and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified m.iil. Address mail to Brimiey. Mich. licensed) ...... Nov. 4—5 PM tabula, CHiio). return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Wayne Weston. Agent BRimlrv 14-R 5 Houston Nov. 9—5 PM TOLEDO . 423 Central St. Earl Shepard. Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board CH 2-7751 Norfolk Nov. 5:^7 PM 4 4 4 17 Battery Place. Suite 1930. New York 4. N.Y. N'Orleans .. Nov. 10—5 PM Tug Firemen, linemen. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, Oilers X Watchmen's Section Mobile Nov. 11—5 PM United Industrial Workers cither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Regular menibership meetings Tom Burns 4 4 4 for UIW members are scheduled CONTRACTS. Copies of aU SIU contracts are available in aU SIU halls. ASHTABULA O. 1644 W. Third St These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and John Mero. Agent . .. WOodmen 4-8532 RAILWAY MARINE REGION each mO'Utk at 7 PM in various live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Regular membership meetings ports. The next meetings will be: such as fiUng for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, Tom Burns. Agent T.A 3-7095 at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago for Railway Marine Region-IBU New York ... November 2 fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port Robert Affleck. Agent ESsex 5-9570 members are scheduled each Baltimore .. November 4 agent. CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25lh St. Philadelphia . November 3 W. Hearns. Pro-Tern Agent MA 1-5450 month in the various ports at 10 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally DETROIT-TOLEDO . . 12948 Edison St. AM and 8 PM. The next meetings IHouston November 9 refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Max Tobin. Agent . Southgate, Mich. Mobile November 11 Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ AVonue 4-0071 will be: lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. DULUTH Box No. 66 Jersey City Nov. 9 New Orleans .. November 10 This established policy has l>een reaffirmed by memliership action at the South Range, Wis. September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Ray Thomson, Agent EXporl 8-3024 Philadelphia ...... Nov. 10 * Mietings htld at Laoor Tampla, Naw- LOG policy Is vested In an editorial board which consists of the Executive perl News. LORAIN. O. . 118 E. Parish St. Baltimore Nov. 11 t Mealing held at Labor Temple, Sault Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. Sandusky. Ohio Sle. Marie, Mich, Harold Ruthsatz, Agent MAin 6-4573 •Norfolk Nov. 12 t Mealing held at Galveston wharves. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any MILWAUKEE 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for Joseph Miller. Agent SHerm.m 4-6645 same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any SAULT STE. MARIE 1086 Maple St. reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to Wm. J. Lackey. Agent MElrose 2-8847 require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a Rivers Section member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but ST. LOUIS. MO 805 Dei Mar feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 should immediately be reported to headquarters. PORT ARTHUR. Tex. 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes RAILWAY MARINE REGION every six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ HEADQUARTERS . 99 Montgomery St. tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members Jersey City 2, NJ HEnderson 3-0104 should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves REGIONAL DIRECTOR with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting G. P. McGinty to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS as dealing with charges, trials, elc.> as well as all other details, then the E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. BAi.TlMOiiE.. .1216 E Baltiiiioie St. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension EAstp'M 7-annn benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, NORFOLK 115 Third St. EVERY 622-1892-3 including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4Ui St. bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in DEwey 6-3818 all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees THREE Because tliese oldtimcrs cannot take shipboard employment, the membership United Industrial Workers has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of aUowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4990 MONTHS EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment BOSTON 276 State St. and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Richmond 2-0140 constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn If any SIU ship has no employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because HYacinth 9-t:6tl0 of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels HOUSTON 5804 CamI St. library or needs a new that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify WAlnut 8-3297 headquarters. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pe rl St. SE supply of books, contact ELgin 3-0937 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. On* of the basic.rights any SIU hall. of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which MIAMI 744 W Flagler St. will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. FRanklin 7-3564 To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the HEmlock 2-1754 funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. YOUR the benefit of the membership and the Union. Phone 529-7546 If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above right* have been NORFOLK 115 Third St. violated, or that he has been denied hi* constitutional right of access to Phone 622-1892-3 Union records or Information, ha should Immediately notify SIU President PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. DEwey 6-3818 SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY TAMPA ...312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 m SEAFARERS LOG I OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-OIO

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With the first of the scheduled College En­ trance Examination Board Tests coming up in December, it is time again for qualified Sea­ farers and children of Seafarers who want to compete for one of the five annual $6,000 SlU scholarship awards for 1965 to begin filing their applications. The competition for the $6,000 awards, which may be used to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. or its possessions, for study in any field, is open to qualified Seafar­ ers who have a minimum of three years seatime on SlU-contracted vessels, and to children whose fathers meet the seatime requirement. At least one annual award is reserved for a a Seafarer. The SlU scholarship plan has been operated on an annual basis for the past I I years and winners can select any college and field of study. Fifty-eight awards have been given since the program began in 1953. Of these 36 have gone to the children of SlU members and SlU men themselves have received 22 of the college scholarships. Winners are chosen by a panel of leading university educators and administrators on the basis of their high school records and College Entrance Examination Board test results. The first of the scheduled CEEB tests for 1965 will take place on December 5, 1964. Addi­ tional tests are scheduled for January 9, 1965 and March 6, 1965. Qualified applicants are urged to take the earliest exam possible to avoid any last minute rush and allow the test results to be available well in advance of the judging. Seafarers and members of SlU families who are interested in competing for the 1965 awards should contact the nearest SlU port office or SlU Headquarters for information. They should also rnake immediate arrangements to take a CEEB test. To register for the tests, write to the College Entrance Examination Board at Box 592, Princeton, N.J., or Box 1025, Berkeley, California well in advance. The judging for the five annual SlU awards is expected to take place late in May, as in pre­ vious years.