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Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives WASHINGTON — The House of American workers otherwise lost tional oil companies to wherever they the formation of the Arab Maritime Representatives passed legislation by a to foreign labor; can find the greatest profits." Petroleum Transportation Company vote of 266 to 136 —H.R. 8193 — • will result in a cost monitoring The Missouri congresswoman "for the express purpose of assembling which provides for the carriage of up to system for the first time for petro­ slapped at the multinational oil com­ a substantial tanker fleet capable of lift­ 30 percent of oil imports in American- leum ocean transportation costs; panies and governmental agencies for ing a percentage, of exports from their flag tankers. • will provide "additional badly arguing against the bill because of pos­ own oil fields." The bill was adopted on May 8, need'^d protection for our marine sible retaliation by other trading na­ She said that it is "perfectly obvious 1974, after debate. environment;" tions. from the trend in th^^ world today that The legislation, which is entitled the • will probably not increase con­ Representative Sullivan said that this the worn-out retaliation argument is Energ)' Transportation Security Act of sumer costs, or if there is an in­ argument is without "substance or ac­ groundless." 1974, would immediately require 20 crease, "it will be negligible." curacy." In fact, she stated, other na­ 'Too long has the United States sat percent of petroleum imports to come Representative Sullivan said the tions have "seized the initiative and are back helping everybody in the world in on U.S.-flag vessels. TTie percentage "C reason for supporting this bill is busily engaged in putting together their and doing nothing to help itself," Rep­ would be increased to 25 percent on to reduce our dependence on foreign- own vessel capability in order to carry resentative Sullivan said. July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent on July flag petroleum transportation. She said substantial shares of bilateral trade in Represenative James Grover (R- 1,1977. In the event that sufficient U.S. that presently our national energy pol­ their own vessels." N.Y.), ranking minority member of the tonnage is not available to handle the icy has been "pegged to follow the na­ Representative Sullivan pointed to Continued on Page 12 cargo at "fair and reasonable" rates the Secretary of Commerce could waiver the requirement. The fight to secure passage of H.R. Seafarers to Receive Wage Boost 8193 was led by Congresswoman Leo- nor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), Chairman of SIU members will receive a five per­ percent over the three-year period of the more in premium pay. Ordinary seamen the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ cent pay increase effective June 16 contracts which expire in June of 1975. will receive $22.81 more a month and eries Committee. In calling for support under terms of the three-year freight- Some average highlights of the new 20 cents more an hour for premium pay. of the bill. Representative Sullivan out­ ship and tanker agreements negotiated monthly base wage and premium rate Tanker able seamen will receive $29.53 lined the benefits that would "flow from and signed in 1972 between the Union increases include: more a month plus 26 cents more an the enactment of this bill." and its contracted companies. • In the deck department, freight- hour in premium pay. Ordinary seamen Passage, she said, There will also be a boost in premium ship bosuns will get a pay raise of will get a $23.41 monthly raise and 21 • is essential to United States secu­ overtime pay rates for work done on $38.33 a month plus 33 cents more an cents more an hour in premium wages. rity to maintain tanker capability weekends and holidays. hour for premium overtime. The SIU • In the engine department, aboard to inove our petroleum require­ In the first year of the contracts. Sea­ tanker bosun (aboard vessels of 25,000 freightships, chief electricians will re­ ments; farers received an approximate 11 per­ dwt or over) will get a pay raise of ceive a wage increase of $45.09 and a • provides substantial balance of cent wage increase. Last year Union $40.88 and 38 cents an hour for pre­ wage premium overtime increase of 39 payments benefits to the United members received a five percent pay mium overtime. cents an hour. QMED's get a $43.34 States; hike, and that, coupled with this year's Freightship able seamen will get a monthly hike and 37 cents an hour in • would provide many jobs for increase makes a total wage raise of 21 $29.18 pay hike and 25 cents an hour Continued on Page 12 the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: . But Do We Really Listen?

UR UNION is now locked in a will use their "flag of convenience" to mer said it at our membership meeting Ostruggle with the giant oil and grain frustrate the peace-seeking foreign policy after completing the Bosuns Recertifica- industries which could determine — not objectives of the United States. tion Program. He told the members: "A only the continued security of our mem­ The impact of a defeat on the oil im­ lot of us hear the reports on the fights we bership—^but the economic well-being of port quota bill and watering down the have in Washington—bj4t how many of the nation and the hundreds of thousands Jones Act would not only be destructive us really listen?" of workers in maritime and related in­ in terms of our national interest but This is the key: listening and under­ dustries.^ I' would be a serious blow to the job secu- standing. Because if we can understand This month, after a long and deter­ 7 rity of American seamen. The loss of job our problems we can work together to mined campaign, we were successful in opportunities for American sailors — solve them. If we can understand that Paul HaU getting approval in the House of Repre­ coming at a time when we have just picket lines are no longer on the water­ h. sentatives for a bill which would require crossed the threshold of a revitalization front but in the Halls of Congress, and if that at least 20 percent of the nation's of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet—^would we understand that our antagonists are petroleum imports be carried on Ameri­ be ironic. But the oil giants, who last year the giant oil-grain-farm lobbies whose can bottoms, and this quota to be in­ racked up unconcionable profits at the economic self-interest would destroy creased to 30 percent in 1977. Our expense of Amers;an consumers and are American-flag shipping, then we can Union led the fight for this bill and— presently engaged in a morally bankrupt understand the necessity for working to­ largely because of the understanding and propaganda'blit^ aimed at blurring the gether to preserve our job security and participation of the majority of our mem­ truth about J their manipulation of oil advance the interest of our nation's well- V,' .. •f • ;• , bership—we won the vote in the House prices, have little concern over the jobs being. by a margin of 266 to 136. The bill now and security of American seamen. Our weapons are an informed and goes to the Senate, and the oil giants have So, the fight is ours. It is a fight for the united membership, and an effective po­ •••• already geared up for an all-out fight to job security of our membership, and the litical organization. It was this combina­ block it at any cost. job security of all American seamen, as tion of unity, understanding and political At the same time, these oil giants that well as a fight for the economic and polit­ action that resulted in our successful directly control a majority of the foreign- ical integrity of our nation. We are in the efforts to secure passage of the Merchant flag tankers carrying petroleum into tliis forefront of this battle^as we have been Marine Act of 1970 which generated the country are engaged in a concerted at­ in so many battles before—to secure the growth of the American-flag merchant •••• I • , tack on the Jones Act which would, if . rights of the American seaman. fleet. It will be this same combination they are successful, effectively destroy Our strength today is, as it always has that will spur an increase in cargo for our the domestic shipping of American-flag been, in the understanding and unity of nation's merchantmen through a reason­ vessels. More than this, any encroach­ our membership. And at no time has this able petroleum import quota program ment on the Jones Act would further in­ understanding and unity been more ur­ and the continued jwotection of our do­ crease this country's dependence on gent than now. Understanding comes mestic shipping. An informed and unified unreliable third-flag nations which have through listening to what we hear and membership is our political strength— already demonstrated that they can and comprehending what we read. Ai Whit- and SPAD is our political muscle.

Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second 01?.?':^ postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXYI, No. 5. May 1974.

Page 2 S^farersLog In 21 St Year of Existence SlU Scholarship Program Gives-Five $JOfOOO Grants The SIU's Scholarship Program, rec­ or more of the winners is hot able to sity at Baton Rouge for two semesters team, and belonged to the Fellowship of ognized by.fine colleges and universities accept the award. and accumulated 36 credits, but was Christian Athletes, the Math Club, the throughout the U.S. as one of the best The alternates are: John Chermesino, forced to abandon his college studies Drama'Club, and the Classical Film "no strings attached" programs in the Jr., 18, son of Seafarer and Mrs. John due to "lack of funds." Society. country, this month awarded five more Chermesino of Boston, Mass.; and Rittiner began sailing with the SIU William's high school Principal J. M. $10,000 scholarship grants—one going Anne Marie McGreal, 17, daughter of in 1965 after attending the Andrew Anthony writes that "this young man to a full book SlU member and the other Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas McGreal of Furuseth Training School in New Or­ has exhibited qualities of leadership far four to chUdren of Seafarers. New York, N.Y. leans. He received his AB ticket in superior to the average student in our This brings to 107 the number of The winners were chosen from 1968, and his full book in 1971 after present senior class. He is of high moral grants awarded by, the SIU's Scholar­ among 24 applicants by a Scholarship completing the SIU's "A" Seniority character, very dependable, and pos­ ship Program since its inception in Selection Committee, made up of an Upgrading Program. sesses excellent academic qualities." 1953. Of these, 27 were awarded to He plans to pick up where he left off William says he is looking toward Seafarers and 80 to dependents of at LSU, with a major in Education and the future "with enthusiasm." Seafarers. minors in American Government and His father. Seafarer William Jackson This year's winners are: Seafarer Paul Economics. McDonald, Sr., has been sailing with Rittiner, Jr., 26 of New Orleans; WU- His plans for the future include work­ the SIU for 28 years. He joined the liam McDonald, Jr., 18, son of Seafarer ing toward a Master Degree in Educa­ Union in the port of New Orleans and and Mrs. William McDonald of Abi- tion and then a career in teaching. Bro­ sails with the rating of Cook and Baker. lene, Tex.; Janice Lynn Parker, 17, of ther Rittiner also plans to maintain his Brother McDonald has accumulated Tuckasagee, N.C., daughter of the late full book with the SIU, and someday Seafarer Samuel Parker; and Pearl and renew his career on the sea. Judy Yao, 18-year old identical twin daughters of Seafarer and Mrs. Fang A Career in Medicine Wing Yao of San Francisco, Calif. William McDonald, Jr. will this Two alternates were also chosen, and month be graduating from Cooper High will receive the grants in the event one School in Abilene, Tex. Born in Has­ r ; kell, Tex. in 1956, the young scholar i •'' will use his $10,000 grant to pursue a INDEX Seafarer William McDonald, Sr. career in medicine at Baylor University Father of William McDonald, Jr. Legislative News in Waco, Tex. impartial panel of educators from House Passes Energy He recalls that he always wanted to around the country which met at the be a physician, and that his choice for Transportation Security Act Lundeberg School on Apr. 26. (Oil Import Quota Bill) . .Page 2 this career "stems from the fact that my The Committee's selections were grandfather is a doctor, and he has Legislative Report column.. Page 9 based on the applicants' scholastic abil­ probably been the biggest inspiration President's Report ...... Page 2 ity, determined by high school grades in my life." . 1.r' _ Union News and scores achieved on the College During his high school years, William Boards or the American College Test, was an outstanding scholar and athlete. Seafarers to get and the individuals' character and lead­ He played with his school's football The late Seafarer Samuel Parker I wage boost Page 2 a ership qualities based on extracurricu­ Father of Janice Parker - Rubber Workers lar activities and letters of recommen­ • i| local on strike ....;... .Page 5 nearly 7,000 days seatime in his sailing dation. career. Five $10,000 SlU This year's Selection Committee scholarships awarded .. Page 3 members were: Dr. Charles Lyons, Will Study Law President of Fayetteville State Univer­ Graduating this month from Cullow- •h:] Shipping ' sity, Fayetteville, N.C.; Miss Edna hee High School second in her class with i'' ^ i- - Dispatchers' Report Page 26 Newby, Asst. Dean of Douglass Col­ an overall four-year grade average of Seatrain sells Hawaii, lege, New Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. 95 is scholarship winner Janice Lynn Guam service Page 5 O'Connell, Director of Admissions, Parker. Hiring Hall at Piney Point .. Page 4 University of Chicago; Dr. Bernard Ire­ She will use her $10,000 grant to pur­ Overseas Arctic land, an ofi&cial of the College Entrance sue a career in law at Carson-Newman returns from Africa Page 13 Examination Board; Dr. Elwood C. College in Jefferson City, Tenn. V Transhawaii pays off ... .Page 21 Kastner, Dean of Registration of New A life-long resident of Tuckasagee, * York University, and Prof. R. M. Keefe, N.C. in the Southern section of the Ap­ fi Ships' digests ... -. Page 20 of Lewis and Clark Community Col­ palachian Mountains, the young schol­ Ships' committees Page 10 lege, Godfrey, 111. ar realizes the importance of study and Trairiing and Upgrading Each of the five winners will receive education, and explains that "a career - his or her $10,000 scholarship grant in law will present a continuing chal- Tenth class of recertified Seafarer Fang Wing Yao over a four-year period, and may pur­ bosuns graduates ... Pages 6-7 Father of Judy and Fear! Yao Continued on Page 8 sue any course of study at any accred­ Five more "A" seniority ited college or university in the United upgraders graduate ... Page 22 States or its territories. In all departments, upgrading is a necessity Page 30 Praises SltPs Education Prograins Upgrading class schedule, New Orleans-bom Seafarer Paul Rit­ requirements and tiner, introduced at the May member­ application Pages 30-31 ship meeting at Headquarters, praised GEO program at Lundeberg the SIU for its keen interest in educa­ School and application . . Page 9 tion for its members and their depen­ Headquarters' Notes dents. column Pages He stated that the Scholarship Pro* gram provided a "great opportunity" Membership News for Seafarers and their dependents to New SlU pensioners .....Page 23 receive a fine education "they might Final Departures .... Page 27 otherwise not be able to afford." ''h Brother Bellinger becomes He also pointed out that the SIU's virf 19th Seafarer to receive GED High School Equivalency Pro­ high school equivalency gram, and other vocational and aca­ i diploma at Lundeberg demic programs offered at the Lunde­ The six-member SIU Scholarship Selection Committee study scholastic and School .....Page 9 berg School in Piney Point are "fine extracurricular records of those who applied for the five $10,000 grants. Mr. example."! of the SIU's dedication to Charles Logan, center, served as a consultant to the committee. Selection Recertified bosun buys education." Committee members are, clockwise from the left: Dr. Charles Lyons, presi­ a "gold mine'-' Page 14 Seafarer Rittiner, a graduate of Mar­ dent, Fayetteville State University; Prof. R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Com­ General Feature tin Berhman High in New Orleans, al­ munity College;. Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University.of Mark Twain's Mississippi ready has some college experience Chicago; Consultant Logan; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration. New River Pages 28-29 under his belt. York University; Dr. Bernard Ireland, representing the College Entrace Exam­ He attended Louisiana State Univer­ ination Board, and Miss Edna Newby, assistant dean, Douglass College.

Mayl^4 Page 3 Lundeberg School Entry-Rating Training, Shipping Guarantees Job Security For All Seafarers

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Graduates check the registration board as they wait for a job opening. "I was very impressed with the farer William O'Connor who has motivated young men—who have an their jobs on a seniority basis. When training programs at Piney Point, been sailing with the SIU for 21 years understanding of our Union and the they have selected their jobs, the especially the training of the young and who—^hke all of the bosuns at­ problems we face—to replace the graduate trainees are flown to the fellows who will be my replacement tending the Bosuns Recertification veteran Seafarers who have passed port where the ship is located. They aboard ship when I retire. They will Program—^got a first-hand look at on, retired or left the industry. This are met at the airport on their arrival be the insurance of my pension. I the training programs and shipping training program is the SIU's insur­ by an official of the SIU who takes know it will be in good hands because procedures of the trainees at the ance that this Union wiU remain them aboard ship and introduces these young men are learning the his­ Harry Lundeberg School- in Piney strong and that the programs and pol­ them to their department delegate tory of our Union and the importance Point. icies adopted by our membership and their shipmates. of keeping our Union strong." The entry-rating training program today will continue in the future, and The training and shipping of young These words were spoken by Sea- at Piney Point is providing skilled and ihkt the rights of our pensioners will men to continue the tradition of the remain secure. SIU is unique in this nation's mari­ The shipping procedures of train­ time industry. And it is because of ees from Piney Point are regulated by the development of this program that Section 4(E) of the SIU Shipping shipowners look to the SIU for quali­ Rules which provide that ". . . if the fied and reliable young seanien to first call of a vacant Group III or 3rd continue the outstanding perform­ cook job does not produce a qualified ance of SIU members. seaman possessing Class A or Class B The training of these young men is seniority, tne job shall be referred to the guarantee of continued job secur­ the hiring hall at Piney Point, Mary­ ity for all of our members as well as land, where the job shall then be of­ the promise of continued security of fered at a job call. If after the first call our pension program. of such job, the job remains open, it Our members should encourage shall be referred to the port from their sons and other young men to which it was originally offered . . ." take advantage of the opportuniti^ Jobs that are referred to the port of offered at Piney Point, not only for Piney Point are posted on the Rotary their future, but for the continued Shipping Board. Graduate trainees growth of the SIU and the security register with the port agent and select of our membership. Trainee graduates register at hiring hall in port of Piney Point..,

Graduate is all smiles as he gets his "B" book and shipping card from Port, Agent Gerry Brown. Veteran Seafarers help the newcomers who are the future of the SIU. Page4 Seafarers Log•• 'I-,'- 7'.-

I'-'i 'if: J J". - (i'-sa I # BoycoftBegun I ^ vlfl^ '-f%t •• Local 621 of URW Continues 14-Month Strike in Coltf; For the past 14 months, nearly 300 have determinedly held the picket line plastic piping and pipe fittings, has is clear. It is attempting to break the men and women, members of Local against their employer, R & G Sloane continually refused to bargain in good Union. 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Lino- Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, faith with the Union's officials. The American labor movement can­ leum and Plastic Workers of America, The company, which manufactures Instead, the company has intention­ not allow the company to achieve this a. ally prolonged the strike by reducing goal, for such a tragedy would create its contract offers to a point that would a serious threat to all trade unionism lower the plantwide average wage by in this country. up to 60 cents an hour. In support of the strike, the AFL- CIO Executive Council has issued a These workers, who have valiantly strong statement, calling for a national President Nixon has proclaimed May 22 National Maritime Day to com­ endured a great deal of personal sacri­ boycott by American consumers and memorate the vital role of the American merchant marine in war and peace. fice throughout the strike which began contracting companies of all R & G In his anntml proclamation the President urged all "ships sailing under the Mar. 11, 1973, cannot and will not Sloane Co. products. American flag" to observe "dress ship" custom^ and requested all Americans accept such a settlement. The SIU has expressed its full sup­ to honor the merchant marine by displaying the flag at their homes on this day. In addition, the company has contin­ port for the URW local and, if the need The first National Maritime Day was marked by Congress in 1933 in com­ ued to operate the plant during the arises, SIU members, as in the Wall memoration of the first transatlantic steamship voyage of the USS Savannah to strike by hiring illegal aliens and by Street Strike of 1949 and on many other Liverpool, England in 18J9. ^ paying bounties for the recruitment of occasions, will morally and physically following is the text of the President's proelamqtiop: other strikebreakers. support these workers on the picket The company's intent in this matter lines. .) i Seatrain Discontinues • /' THE WHITE HOUSE ' r-:": V ' NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 1974 ' - Hawaii, Guam Service BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines of 3,400 27-foot cargo containers and A PROCLAMATION California is discontinuing its West 1,500 27-foot chassis from Seatrain. Coast services to Hawaii and Guam and Matson will also assume the leases on Since the beginning of our Nation, maritiraie enterprise has helped to fege the will sell or transfer leases to some of Seatrain's terminal at Sand Island, spirit of America and shape its destiny. the vessels, equipment and facilities to Honolulu. In our early years, our merchant marine was a major force in fostennjg^dur Matson Navigation Company. Purchase price of the assets for economic growth and defending our freedom. Down through the years, the Matson will be in excess of $14,500,000. 'M American merchant marine continued to serve our economic aspirations and to Howard M. Pack, president of Sea­ Seatrain had been in the Hawaii service assist our military forces in times of emergency. train L4nes, Inc., parent company of since 1969, and began the Guam service Today, when the United States is the world leader in trade and military power, Seatrain Lines, California, cited con­ in 1970. the dual roles of our merchant marine remain vital to the national interests. tinued losses aggravated by the rising Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, new generations of highly advanced costs and uncertainties of the energy and efficient ships are being introduced into our merchant fleet to reinforce crisis as the reason for Seatrain's deci­ America's preseiice in the world's shipping lanes and to insure tiiat our Maritime sion to withdraw from the Hawaiian Bosun ^8111/ capacities remain equal to their challenges. ^ trade, effective immediately. To piomote puMb awareness of o^ hentage, die Congress in 19^3 Burke Is Dead (48 Stat. 73) designated the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a R. J. Pfeiffer, president of Matson steamship, the Savannah on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and said his company has agreed in prin­ At Age 49 'aH requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day, ciple to acquire the Seatrain assets in •J J NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the Upited^ S^^^ order to avoid disruption or curtailment of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American of ocean freight services in both the merchant marine on May 22, 1974 by displaying the flag of the United States Hawaiian and Guam trades. at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under Matson will take over charters on the American flag dress ship on that day. three Seatrain containerships now serv­ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of ing the Pacific. The ships are the SS April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Transchamplain, SS Transontario and ; Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth. the SS Transoneida, all converted T-2 ^ , RICHARD NIXON ^ tankers. In addition, Matson will purchase

Bosun William D. "BiUy" Burke, Lf/W Members Ratify Contract With Seatrain 49, former SIU Headquarters main­ tenance chief, died Apr. 24 of a tract "as one of the best in the ship­ Members of the SlU-aflfiliated United ballot a new three-year collective bar­ heart attack at his home in Brook­ building indnshry." Industrial Workers of North America gaining agreement with Seatrain Ship­ lyn, N.Y. employed at the former Brooklyn Navy building Corp. A native of New York City, Yard, early this month ratified by mail UIW officials described the new con- After five weeks of intensive bargain­ ::-(l ing with the company, the 16-man UIW Brother Burke joined the SIU in the ll port of New York. In the early 1940s tl negotiating committee in late April imanimously approved the proposed be sailed for the Isthmian Line. In Benjamin Schwartz Passes Away terms of the new contract. 1961 he walked the picket line in the Greater New York Harbor strike. hall of the SS Ogden Champion (Og- Summaries of the major proposals in After recovering from a serious den Marine) in New Orleans. He the new agreement along with referen­ accident in 1968, he ran for the was 63. dum ballots were immediately mailed Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ Born in Poland, Brother Schwartz to the membership and returned within gram Committee in 1972. At the joined the SIU in 1949 in the port ten days. time of his death, he was on the Sea- of New York and sailed as an oiler. Land shore gang and had applied to The Union negotiating committee enter the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ In 1965 he participated in the Dis­ counted the returned ballots. trict Council 37 beef, and was active gram at the Harry Lundeberg School in all Union affairs. He was a U.S. The new contract provides for a sub­ of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Air Force veteran. stantial money package increase spread Surviving are his widow, Inger; three sons. Glen, Patrick and Mi­ Surviving are his niece, Mrs. Han­ over two-and-a-half years; a hike in chael; two daughters. Colleen and nah Rozen of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a fringe benefits; a yearly cost of living nephew, Harry Byofsky of Bellerose, raise; establishment of a third work Sharon, and a brother. shift with premium pay; changes in Funeral services wer^ held on L.I., N Y. Apr. 27 in Brooklyn. Brother Interment was in Baron de Hirsch overtimci and seniority language; pre­ Benjamin "Little Benny" Schwartz Burke's ashes were buried at sea off died of af heart attack 'oti Apr. 10 Cemetery, iStaten Island,. N.Y. on mium pay for Certain cl^sifications, and adoption of upgrading and training a Sea-Land SL 7 containership. after he had collapsed in the mess- Apr. 15. programs.

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ville where he lives with his wife Leona. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I've been an active member of the SIU for 34 years, but the program has certainly shown me things I never knew before. I have asked, and heard luated its tenth more questions asked by other bosuns, class of SeaiCarers this month brmging to 94 the total nnmher of SIU concerning every phase and operation bosims who have had an opportunity to team more ahoiit their Union, of our Union and everyone was an­ ! die industry and the programs we have devdoped to insure a strong swered to the individual's satisfaction. I ^ American>flag merchant fleet. also feel that I now have a better under­ John Eddins The knowledge they have gained will enable them to better perform standing about this Union as well as the Seafarer John Eddins has been sailing tlmir roles aboard ship as representatives of our Union at sea. Because maritime industry. I realized before at­ with the SIU since he joined the Union they have a better understanding of our constant fight for more ships, tending the program what our SPAD in New York in 1948. He now ships out more cargo and more job security these bosuns wilt be able to provide all donations were being used for, but now of Baltimore where he lives with his of our niembership with a better understanding of these programs by that I have seen the operation we have wife and son. He has been scaling as discussing fliem at the weekly membership meetings aboard ship. in Washington and how well it works bosun since 1958. On Uiis page, the latest graduates of the recertification program com­ my outlook and attitude has changed During this program I had an oppor­ about the program and I support it tunity to iattend a meeting of the Na­ ment briefly (aai fiheir iniiiri^imis of what it has meant to them. fully. tional Maritime Council. I learned that the shipowner, too, is cooperating in more cargo for American-flag shipping. vulnerable to attack from all sides by the fight for legislation to protect and But the basic fact is that ships and cargo those who would sink the American advance American-flag shipping. All of mean job security for all of us. We led merchant marine by legislative "action. this costs money, time and labor, and the fight for the Merchant Marine Act The Jones Act is under constant attack all of us should invest through SPAD of 1970 which has revitalized the Amer­ by powerful interests who want to gain for laws which will give us ships, cargo ican merchant marine and has provided a foothold in our domestic shipping. and job security. Think about it. Either all of us with better job security. We The Oil Import Quota Bill [Energy we all participate in this fight or we all won this fight only because of the par­ Transportation Security Act], now find ourselves vacating our berths to the ticipation of our membership. The fight pending in Congress, is a logical second foreign-flag operators. now is for cargo—and I for one under­ step—after the Merchant Marine Act stand fully that it will only be through of 1970—in rebuilding the U.S.-flag full membership participation that we fleet. The major oil giants are violently will be successful in this effort. opposed to this bill and are spending Arthur McGinnis untold sums of money to fight it. There­ Seafarer Arthur McGinnis has been fore, we must fight fire with fire—and a member of the SIU since 1951 and we can do this only through our support has shipped as bosun for the past 13 of SPAD. years. A native of Connecticut, Seafarer McGinnis, now ships out of the port of New Orleans. One of the most impressive things I -rj saw during this program was how we are getting our membership ready for the new ships that are being built. Our . Andrew Boney training programs at Piney Point are Seafarer Andrew Boney has been a Alan Whitmer the best thing we have done because it member of the SIU since 1945 and has means that we will get the new ships sailed as bosun for the past J5 years. Seafarer Alan "Honest Al" Whitmer joined the SIU in 1943 and has been which means the job security of all of BorA and raised in Virginia, Seafarer us. I know I learned a great deal about Boney ships out of the port of Norfolk. sailing as bosun since 1950. Seafarer Whitmer lives in Maine wfthihis wife the LASH barge carriers, the LNG's The Bosuns Recertification Program Ernest Bryan and LPG's, and the SL-7's. Another is one of the best things that could have Carol and daughter Mary, and ships Seafarer Ernest Bryan joined the SIU thing that hit home was the importance happened to me. I didn't support SPAD out of New York. in Houston in 1947. He has been ship­ of having a voice in the halls of Con­ too much before, but now I understand There are many of us who go to the ping as bosun for six years-. Seafarer gress. If we don't make ourselves heard how much I have to lose in terms of job Union hall when we want to ship out. Bryan ships out of the port of Houston in Congress we will soon lose all of the security and retirement unless we ail We make a trip, reap the benefits, but few of us ever ask ourselves—How is where he lives with his wife and three things we fought so hard to obtain over support our Union on .the legislative children. the years. front by donating to SPAD. We should this possible? Why am I able to have be glad that we have responsible leader­ job security second to none? What can I wish I could describe Piney Point like it really is, but I believe a person ship that understands the problems and I do to preserve what we have? How ^ knows how to cope with them. We can I help? We are now engaged in would have to see this place first hand and then he would go away, like I did, should all be more responsible Union Washington in some of the most impor­ feeling really proud. I just hope it is members, ourselves, and help secure the tant struggles of our economic lifer-the future of our Union. survival of the American merchant ma­ possible for each of you to come and rine and all that goes with it. How can visit, or to take advantage of the courses we help? By investing in SPAD. This is offered at the Lundeberg School, and an investment in our collective and indi­ meet the dedicated people who are vidual future. It's job security for all of teaching and working with the trainees us. These arc some of the things I have =the men who will man the ships of learned. tomorrow. » Lester Smith / ' Seafarer Lester Smith has been ship­ ping as bosun since 1949. He joined the SIU in 1946 and now ships out of - "" , T the port of Norfolk where he makes his

'4 4 home with his wife Loys. I have learned more about our Union in the last two months than I did in the Peter Drewes . r.- : : 28 years I have been a member of the Seafarer Pete Drewes joined the SIU H'-: SIU. I used to wonder why we were in Charleston, S.C. in 1944 and began involved in a school for seamen in sailing as bosun in 1954. He served as Piney Point and why our money was elected SIU patrolman from 1969 being spent on it. But now that I have through 1972. Seafarer Drewes now iSs. I. been there to see for myself, I under­ ships out of the port of New York. Floyd Selix Barney Swearingen stand why this school is so important Perhaps the most important part of Seafarer Floyd Selix joined the SIU to the future of our Union and to our Seafarer Barney Swearingen joined continued job security. This program this program came during my visit to 22 years ago and now sails out of the the SIU in September, 1939. His sea­ Washington where I received an in- port of San Francisco. He has been has meant a great deal to me^because faring career was interrupted when he I have a better understanding now of depth briefing on our legislative efforts shipping as bosun for the past eight served with the U.S. Army from 1941 in Congress. Many of our members dn years. what it's all about, and I think anyone to 1947. He returned to the sea and has who gets the chance should take advan­ not realize the importance of federal We are not immune from the prob­ been sailing as bosun since 1955. Sea­ legislation in securing more ships and lems of the maritime industry. We are tage of the many programs offered by farer Swearingen ships out of Jackson­ our Union for education and training. Page 6 Seafarers Log

X- '.Ji,' .^1 I said to myself: "What can I leam that I haven't already learned aboard ship?" Let me tell you, I learned a lot about SIU Bosuns m Washington our Union and this industry that I never knew. While I was in Piney Point I was surprised at the quality of the training programs for the young men who are the future of the SIU, and who will keep Ais Union going when we are gone. Another surprise was during my trip to Washington and the Transportation Institute. It showed me where the real Wflliam O'Connor fight is to build ships and get cargo Seafarer William O'Connor joined which means job security for our mem-* the SW in Norfolk in 1943 and now bership. This is where all of us can help ships out of the port of Seattle where through our support of SPAD. We have he lives with his wife Shirley. He has a hard fight ahead of us, so we must been sailing as bosun since 1949. work together to keep our Union strong. I was very impressed with the train­ ing programs at Piney Point, especially the training of the young fellows who will be my replacement aboard ship Seafarers attending the Bosuns Recertification Program at Union Headquarters when I retire. They will be the insurance and Piney Point, and two Upgraders, got a first-hand look at the SlU's legisla­ of my pension and I know it will be in tive operation during a one-day trip to Washington. Among their stops was the good hands because those young men Capitol building where they saw the U.S. Congress at work. First row, from left, are learning the history of our Union are Lundeburg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Lan- and the importance of keeping our dron, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left, are Piney Point Union strong. 1 was also impressed with Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert the upgrading programs and ±e dedi­ Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left, are Bosuns Bob Gillain, cation of the teachers who work with Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Roberto Zaragaza. Fourth row, young and old alike to make sure that from left, are UpgraderE. C. Gardner, Bosun Robert Schwarz, Upgrader Oscar all will be able to pass the Coast Guard Johnson, and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. examinations. This school, and pro­ grams like the recertification program —are the future of our Union. Bosun's Recertification Reidus Lambert Seafarer Reidus Lambert has been a member of the SIU for 20 years and has shipped as bosun for the past five years. WoUawing are: the names and home ports of the 94 Seafarers who have He now lives in Kenner, La. with his successfully completed the SW Bosuns Recertification Program: wife Jean, and ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have had an opportunity to spend Aljbed Perty Konis, New Yorik time at Union Headquarters and at Edgar Andeipon, New York lAo Koa», ^fimore Piney Point, and believe me I have seen G^rgeAm^ Reidus Lsucnbert, New OrieanS a lot that has opened my eyes. I know f Robert Lasim,;Pii)»tb Rfco;-'-v?:; m that I will be a better Union member tlawM Aikmtskiii, when I go back aboard ship. One very Raymond Layonie,Bjdtiniore ; Lancelot important thing I learned is that SPAD EIinerB Born in British Guiana, Seafarer ii the future of this Union. Everyone Jiaun^Baud^ Hans Lee, Seatfle Lancelot Rodrigues has been going to knows that big business is going to fight Norman Beaver^ Ne^ JT^ob Levin, Biddmore sea since 1945. He joined the SIU in us every step of the way, and we are IMbunon ]|^MM:taiii^, Honston Joseph Leyal, ndtedrtphig Ddvid Bi^er, Norfolk fGeorge Libby, New Orleans, 1964 and has been sailing as bosun going.to have to fight like hell to protect, : ' r since 1970. He lives with his wife Wallis our jobs and to get more ships and Jan Beye, New Yoric Robert Macl»rt, Bal^ ~ < and three children in Ponce, P.R., and more cargo. This can only be done Stanley Bojko, San Francisco H»iis:Manninfc SeatBe sails out of San Juan. through SPAD—and ihy isupport is 100 Andrew Boney, Norfolk When I first read about this program percent. Ardior McGhuns, New Orteaumr William Meehan. Norfolk - Clji^ MQleiv Seattle Telling It Like It Is George Burch, New Orleans Rdward Morris, Jr^ Mobile George Bnike, New Yfwk Ervin Moyd, Mobile Walter Botterton, Norfolk Hufiuoii Butts, Houston Ys#i Niefeen, New York RRhard ChrtstenberiyvSa^ VQlliam fPConnor, Settle V^Uiam^^C Frtid^p^ Fred Cooper, Mobile AJlNert 6rottimksr» San Francisco Chairtes JafoesWiri^^ Rkhard DandSle, Houston Wallace Perry, Jr., San Francisco Julio De^do, New Yorik Yieklto PoUaaen, NewOrleans l^id IHcklnsqn, Mp^^ tfonaild Prt^fy, New York JamesBfaEpn, MobjOte James Pullfom, Francisco Peter Drewes, Naw York Tony Radich, New Orleans joha Eddins, BaMmore Ewing Rihn, New Orieans Eugene Flowers, New York Wpif^ Donato Giangiordano, Philadelphia Alfonso Rivera, Puerto RicpL^; y ^ James Gorman, New Yoric Lancelot Rodr^[u<^, Puerto ^R^ Perry Greenwo^, Seattle Ovidio Rodi%#^New Y^ "Many of us hear—but how many of we can understand the problems we can do something to solve them." Burt Hanback, New York Thomas Self, Baltimore us really listen?" This was the ques­ Ffoyd Sells:, San Francisco tion posed by Seafarer Al Whitmef as Brother Whitmer made his remarks Karl Hellman, Seattle he received his Bosuns Recertifica­ after reports on the Union's activities Domdd Hicks, New Yorfr Peter Sheldirake, Houston ' tion Certificate at the Headquarters in Washington were read which de­ Raymond Hodges, Mobile Lester Smith, Norfolk membership meeting this month. tailed the progress of the oil import Raymond W. Ho^es, Baltimore Sven Stockmarr, New Yoric Bosun Whitmer said: "If we listen we quota bill and the SlU's efforts to Elbert Ho^e, Baltimore Baniey Svrearingen^ Jiiclisrnil^ will understand our problems—and if block attacks on the Jones Act. Stephen Homka, New Yoric Frank Teti, New York Calvain James, New York Ward Wallace, JacksonviDe Stanley Jandora, New York Richard Wardlaw, Houston Sven Jansson, New York ili? Alan Whitmer, New York Morton Kemgood, Baltimore Malcolm Woods, San Francisco .

Page? fe ^ I Boggs-Outstanding Citizen i Headquarters Notes :¥ § S by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak § ::i

SSftW?S?Sft^%W5S!!fSS!Sg5!SS!^^ SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN I want to stress again the importance of taking the time to make certain that all claim forms for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan are filled out completely and that all necessary receipts, bills, discharges or other documents are attached to the claim forms when they are sent to the SIU Welfare Plan for payment. The SIU Welfare Department makes every eflfort to get the claims pipcessed as quickly as possible, but many times the forms have to be returned The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO this year presented its 12th annual Out­ to the member or his dependent because information is lacking. This creates standing Citizen Award to Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (second from right) a hardship which could be avoided if the member would take the time to make who is the wife of the late Rep. Hale Boggs of Louisiana. SIU Vice President certain that his claim form is complete with all necessary information. Lindsey Williams, also president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO is Members should also leave a claim form with their dependent when they standing left, along with Mrs. C. J. Stephens, wife of N.O. Port Agent Buck go to sea. The first page of the form should be filled out completely and signed Stephens, and Pat Stoddard, president emeritus of the New Orleans by the member. Discharges showing that the basic seatime requirement has organization. been fulfilled should also be left at home. By taking this precaution, our members will not have to worry should their wives or children need medical care while they are at sea. SIU Scholarship Grants BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Continued from Page 3 After completing her undergraduate lenge to me to keep up-to-date, through work, Judy plans to attend Scripps In­ With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns stitute of Oceanography in Claremont, Recertification Program, we now have 94 bosuns who have completed the reading and concentration, on new l^al issues. This will keep my mind active, Calif, to finish her education. two-month training and upgrading program, and I want to congratulate our Like her sister. Pearl values educa­ latest graduates on their efforts to make themselves more effective aboard because I have discovered that the mind will quickly grow stale if allowed." tion very highly, and recalls that "I've ship. These brothers — and all of our members who have completed the always dreamt of going to college ever program — have a better understanding of this Union, the industry and the Actively involved in her .school'.s ex­ since I was a little girl." problems we must tackle to insure our continued job security. tracurricular programs, Janice belonged Pearl chose a medical career simply Bosun A1 Whitmer said it all at the membership meeting in New York to the French Club, the Math Club and because "I want to help people, and the this month when he conunented: "A lot of us hear the reports read at mem­ the Poetry and Drama Club. She also best way I know of doing this is by be­ worked on the school newspaper and bership meetings and hear the reports from our officials at payoffs — but coming a doctor." how many of us really listen?" That's the key: listening and understanding. was co-editor of the 1974 school year- Both girls were very active in their Because if we really listen and try to understand what our problems are, then book. school's extracurricular programs, par­ we will be able to tackle those problems and solve them. Janice was written up for two consec­ ticipating in the Drama Club, th6 Girls Our recertified bosuns, together with our "A" Seniority upgraders are utive years in "Who's Who Among Athletic Association and other Clubs American Students," and was awarded making a valuable contribution to bringing our membership a better under­ and Committees. standing of the problems confronting this Union. They have had the oppor­ membership in the Society of Outstand­ Their Principal, Saul Madges, writes tunity to see first-hand every operation of the SIU — at Headquarters, in ing American High School Students, that the girls "are more than worthy re­ Washington and at our training center in Piney Point. They asked questions, and the National Honor Society. cipients of a scholarship award, and and they listened. These bosuns will now be more effective representatives Cullowhee High School Principal they will bring credit to your organiza­ of our Union both at sea and ashore. Charles Stallings writes, "Janice is an tion and the school which they will excellent student in every way. Her high I want to congratulate these brothers on their participation in this program attend." and their concern for the continued job security of this membership — Andy academic grades and participation in The girls' father. Seafarer Fang Wing many of the school's extracurricular ac­ Boney, Ernie Bryan, Pete Drewes, John Eddins, Reidus Lambert, Art Yao, has been a member of the SIU tivities are an indication of her value McGinnis, Bill O'Connor, Lancelot Rodrigues, Floyd Selix, Barney Swear- since 1955. Bom in Shanghai, China, and worth as a student and school citi­ ingen, Lester Smith and "Honest Al" Whitmer. the veteran Seafarer sails in the engine zen. She is a human being who will make department with an FOWT rating. contributions to society as long as she "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING lives." The SIU extends congratulations and Her father, the late Seafarer Samuel sincere good wishes to the five scholar­ Five more of our members completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program Parker, died from injuries sustained in ship winners in their college careers. this month and I would like to congratulate Jon Humason, Arthur Lehmann, a shipboard accident in Okinawa in Phillip Painter, Pierangelo Poletti and Bert Reamey. It is important that we June of 1972. Brother Parker sailed as encourage more of our members to participate in this program because fhe electrician, and was a member of the Marine Firemen's strength and future of this Union rests on the shoulders of our full "A" SIU for 2^years prior to his death. seniority members. We have today in this Union about one and one-half jobs for every full book member, and the number of members who are leaving the ^' Medicine and Marine Biology President\ Retires industry, because of death or retirement, exceeds the number of members who Identical twin sisters. Pearl and Judy Harry Jorgensen, president of the are achieving full "A" seniority through our upgrading program. Yao, graduated from George Washing­ Marine Firemen's Union,and a vice pres­ ton High School in San Francisco last ident of the SIUNA, retired last month December, both being in the top 20 because of ill health. TRAINING AND UPGRADING students of 220 graduates. According to the Marine Firemen's One of the most Impoitant keys to the success of this Union in securing As v/ell as being identical twins, the Union, Jorgensen's health had been de­ new ships and new companies — deep sea, on the Lakes and in the rivers — two are also very close friends. teriorating over a period of time, and has been the success of our training programs in Piney Point. Training and They are planning to attend the same made it difficult for him "to put in the upgrading to meet the challenges of advancing technology in the maritime college, the Univenlty of California at amount of time required as President industry is the key to the future of this Union and the job security of our San Diego; however Judy will study of the Union." membership. marine biology and Pearl, has chosen Henry "Whitey" Disley, vice presi­ We have been successful — more than any other Union — in getting new a career in medicine, dent of the union's Pacific District affi­ ships and more job opportunities. We have been successful in this effort Judy believes that "education leads liate was named acting president until because we have shown that we can provide trained and highly-qualified to success" and that a college education a special election to fill the vacancy is crews for the new ships, tugs and towboats of our growing American-flag "will enable me to achieve my personal held. Disley has also been designated to fleet. The QMED training, while it is by no means the only important goals in life." fill the position of vice president in the upgrading program at the Harry Lundeberg School, has proven valuable in Judy has a great respect and concern SIUNA. providing qualified men for the SL-7's, VLCC's, LNG's, LASH and OBO for nature, and feels that as a marine Nominations for the office of presi­ carriers which represent the continued job security and pension security of biologist she will be able to "help solve dent took place last month at union this membership. some of the problems we face, such as meetings, and the election was sched­ pollution and over population." uled to take place sometime this month.

Page 8 Seafarers Log Two More Seafarers Achieve Educational Goals ITie educational programs of the SIU and served with the military during the past have not been able to write tober 1972 he dame to HLS for his are aimed, not only at advancing the two wars. reading." Lifeboat ticket, and in March of this professional skills of Seafarers, but also Recently, the 51-year old SIU mem­ "I have a desire to write," he said. year he came back for seniority up­ toward providing them wtih academic ber took on yet another role—GED "I could never write, though, without grading and received his full 'A' book opportunities that had been denied student at the Harry Lundeberg School having learned what I've learned here them. last month. of Seamanship. about punctuation, clarification, sen­ "I would encourage other Seafarers This month, two more Seafarers tence structure and paragraphing." to get their high school diplomas," said achieved their educational goals. Able Bellinger has been sailing with the Bellinger. "Because they're going to Seaman Paul Rittiner, Jr., who has SIU since 1967 and is currently ship­ find a high school education is almost a been sailing with the SIU since 1965, ping as chief cook or baker. He's no must—and becoming more and more was accepted by the Union . College stranger to Piney Point, either. In Oc­ so every day." Scholarship Committee for a four-year grant worth $10,000, and Seafarer Wil­ liam Bellinger became the 19th SIU member to achieve a high school diploma through the Union's academic enrichment program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. (For the story on Seafarer Rettiner and the SIU College Scholarship awards, see page 3.) Seafarer Rittiner Bellinger said he "formally finished •'V 'yjL- the 8th grade, but actually started to quit in the fifth grade." By the 6th and By B. Rocker 7th grade he had declared himself a non-student and teachers were just Pending Bills H' J. ' ' passing him on to get "rid" of him. "In the past, there have been many, Action is still pending on three bills which have major importance to Sea­ many cases when having the high school farers. Progress has been reported and content discussed at length over the diploma would have helped me con­ last several months on the following: siderably and not having it hindered • Energy Transportation Security Act: H.R. 8193, a bill to guarantee a me considerably," commented the minimum of oil imports for our U.S.-flag ships, has been reported out of the Houston, Tex. resident. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and is awaiting a rule from the House Rules Committee. The rule sets the time limit for general debate Seafarer Bellinger "It was difficult," he continued. "I and governs the amending process—including "closed rule," which means no Seafarer Bill Bellinger's career re­ felt comfortable in some content areas, amendments are allowed, or "open rule," which permits amendments from minds one of the old nursery rhyme— and uncomfortable in others—particu­ the floor. In some cases, only members of the committee reporting the bill can "... a butcher a baker a candlestick larly in mathematics—I'm completely add amendments. bafBed by it." maker .. .". During his lifetime he has SIU has urged passage of H.R. 8193 in the interest of the maritime indus­ been employed as a construction "But, I picked up quite a bit, par­ try, the national economy, and national security. worker, a truck driver, bus driver, cab ticularly in English-Grammar," said • Pension Plan Regulation: A conference committee has been appointed driver, short order cook, police ofiScer Bellinger. "I can read writing, but in (members from the House and the Senate), but because Congress has been in recess, members have been away, visiting their districts and meeting with constituents. In their absence, their staff members have worked together on H.R. 2, and H.R. 4200 to achieve a compromise bill to regulate pension plans High School Program Is and protect workers' pension rights. • Select Committee on Committees: The proposal to reorganize the House committee structure, H.R. 988, is scheduled to go before the Democratic Available to All Seafarers caucus. SIU has strongly opposed H.R. 988, because, among its deficiencies, the Nineteen Seafarers have already and Mathematics. The test will he resolution would weaken the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. successfully completed studies at the sent to the Lundeberg School for SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in grading and evaluation. Minimiim Wage Piney Point, Md., and have achieved Or write directly to the Harry high school diplomas. Lundeberg School. A test booklet On Apr. 8, the President signed into law new amendments to the Fair Labor and an answer sheet will be mailed Standards Act which will raise the minimum wage to $2 an hour, effective The Lundeberg High School Pro­ to yoiu- home or to your ship. May 1 and increasing to $2.30 by 1976. gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers Complete the tests and mail both Coverage will now be extended to five million workers who previously did —regardless of age—the opportunity the test booklet and the answer not come under minimum wage—^federal, state and local government em­ to achieve a full high school diploma. sheet to the Lundeberg School. ployees and domestics. More than 1.6 million federal employees and nearly The study period ranges from four to (See application on this page.) 3.4 million state and local government workers will now be protected. And eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ for the first time, firemen and policemen will be paid overtime after 60 hours. ting the teachers to concentrate on the During your stay at the school, you The increase is the first in six years. The Consumer Price Index shows that individual student's progress. wiU receive room and board, study in that time, the cost of living has increased 39 percent. materials and laundry. Seafarers will The House Education and Labor Committee said in its report of the bill Any Seafarer who is interested in provide their own transportation to and that under the existing minimum wage of $1.60, an employee working 40 taking advantage of this opportunity from the school. hours a week for 50 weeks would gross $3,200 or $1,000 below the figure to continue his education can apply in Following are the requirements 'for defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as "poverty level." two ways: eligibility for the Lundeberg High Mr. Nixon had vetoed a bill in September which would have raised the School Program: Go to an SIU office In any port minimum to $2.20, because he felt it would be inflationary. However, he be­ lieves the increase is "now a matter of justice that can no longer be fairly 1. One year's seatime. and you will be given a GED Pie- delayed." Test. This test will cover five gen­ 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ eral areas: English Grammar, and tions, such as dues and loans paid in literature; Social Studies, Science folL

I I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information j I on the Ltmdeberg High School Program. I 1 Name— .Book No.. I f' •;! I Address. I (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I I Last grade completed Last year attended— I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education Seafarers are ui^ed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your I Harry Lundeberg School voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages May 1974 • \ •• ipw"

Lyman ^ '-ii Houston Committee

Third Cook Mohammed Hussien, far left, stands in with the ship's committee for a photo aboard the containership Houston at a recent payoff at the Sea- Land docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Committee members are from the left: Julio Figueroa, steward delegate; John Barcroft, deck delegate; Stanley Zielewski, educational director: Frank Rodriguez, ship's chairman, and Thomas Williams, secretary-reporter. The 504-foot containership runs coastwise. The SlU-manned freightship Lyman Hall paid off on Apr. 8 In Port Newark, N.J. The Lyman Hall was purchased a year ago by Waterman from Pacific Far East Lines. She took on her first SlU crew la.st July. Committee members, from the Charleston Committee left, are: Rosco Rainwater, steward delegate: Ed Wallace, ship's chairman; Felix Diaz, educational director, and Jim Martin, secretary-reporter. The Lyman Hall is on the Far East run. Elizabethport Committee

The 497-foot Jong containership. Char/esfbn, operated by Sea-Land, paid off late last month after completion of a coastwise run. Committee members are, standing left; l^uis Cepeda, educational director, and Bob Hutchins, secre­ tary-reporter. Standing right is Victor Silva, steward delegate; and seated clockwise from the left, are: Tom Wolfe, deck delegate; John McCollum, Recertified Bosun Vagn Teddy Nielsen is on his first ship, the Elizabethport, ship's chairman; crewmember William Smith, and John Tobin, engine since recently completing the SlU's two-month Bosun Recertification Program. delegate The Sea-Land operated containership paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Apr. 28. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: Nielsen, ship's chairman: N. W. Jorgensen, engine delegate; J. Morales, educational director; George Transidaho Committee W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter; Bill Sierr, steward delegate; and T. Williams, deck delegate. Usual run for the Elizabethport is the Mediterranean. ;. >• San Juan Committee

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Recertified Bosun Elbert Hogge, a member of the September class of the After completion of a Mediterranean voyage, the SlU-contracted container- Bosun Recertification Program, is now serving as ship's chairman on the ship San Juan paid off at Port Elizabeth on Mar. 18. Her ship's committee committee of the Transidaho. Other committee members, from the left, are: m- • members are, from the left: S. Piatak, secretary-reporter; H. Murranka, ship's Dimas Mendoza, deck delegate; Juan Ruiz, steward delegate, and Abraham chairman; L. Nieves, engine delegate, and Y, Swartz, deck delegate. Brothers Aragones, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, operated by Hudson Water­ Piatak and Swartz were incorrectly identified in the April LOG. ways paid off late last month in the port of New York. She is on a coastwise run.' Page 10 Seafarers Log aBR5ng?«mmKiPrr-:^j^^^ "

an, the Sugar Islander Delivers Her Cargo The 28,000 dwt bulk carrier Su­ ^ j-k" transport of raw sugar from Hawaii gar Islander (Pyramid Sugar Trans­ to the mainland. port, lnc.)» one of the lai^est of her One of the many modem features type ever buflt m a U.S. shipyard, aboard the Sugar Islander Is the stopped off at the port of Kawasaki, galley, which has three ovens (one of Japan recently to discharge cargo. which Is a combination microwave- The SlU-contracted Sugar Islander conventional), a push-button potato spent two days In port nnloadlng over peeling machine, a meat slicing ma­ 24,000 tons of gram. chine, ice cube machine and other The 641-foot long vessel's normal equipment which makes the steward's run Is to the Far East. She usually job easier. The galley also has cafe­ picks up grain on the U.S. Gulf teria-style serving which Includes hot Coast, discharges It m Far East ports, steam tables. and then picks up sugar In the Hawai­ On this recent run to the Far East ian Islands before returning to the the ship also discharged cargo at Gulf or West Coast. Kobe before arriving m the Philip­ The ship was hullt by Lockheed pines, where It loaded 27,000 long Shipbuilding and Construction. She tons of bulk sugar for deposit at the was dedicated on Aug. 24,1973, and C & H Refinery In Crockett, Calif. has a speed of 15.75 knots. The ves­ The vessel arrived back m New Or­ sel has six cargo holds with a capacity leans m late April to load up a full of 1,195,986 cubic feet. She Is under The Sugar Islander in port at Kawasaki, Japan where she recently spent two cargo of soybean, and It was sched­ long term charter to the California days unloading over 24.00Q long tons of grain carried from New Orleans. uled to head back for the Far East and Hawaiian Sngar Co. for the The 28.000-dwt bulk carrier is one of the largest of her type ever built in theU.S. earlier this monfli.

Four Seafarers on board enjoy a hot meal in the ship's modern crew's mess. From left are; Bosun. William Parker, AB Dewey Penton, AB Percy Kennedy Wiper William Feyer enjoys a cup of coffee in the Sugar Islander's cafeteria- and QMED Robert Vance. style galley.

EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officef or member. Tt has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at Know Your the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out"this responsibility. St,';:. Rigiits PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with reconunendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately mendations and separate findinp. notify headquarters. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various triist fund agreements. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicb Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment and the\stoowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt opportunities for seamen and the advancement' of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All requested. The proper address for this is: . contributions are voluntap'. No contribution may be solicited of received because of force, Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 ship in the Union or .of employment., If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship; Know your If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have heen violated, or that he has contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, immediately notify SIU Pfesident Paul Hall at headquartersJby certifib.' mail, return receipt fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. requested.

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K-'/• Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives Continued from Page 2 oil industry impoets.their petroleum on derance of these oil imports." Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce i' , •*5 Houss. Merchant Marine aed Bisherws- ..ships Suing the Liberiar..flag42.pc^?ent Congressman Thomas Djuiinvng ^ CojjirpiUre', ^haire

Port Date Deep Sea IBU UIW New York ... ..June 3... 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m. ....,.. . 7:00 p.m. Philadelphia. . . .June 4... 2:30p.m...... 5:00 p.m...... 7:00 p.m. Baltimore ... ..June 5... 2:30p.m. .... 5:00 p;m. \ ...... 7:00 p.m. Norfolk ...... June 6... — .... 5:00 p.m. .. .\ .... '7:00 p.m. Detroit ..June 7... 2:30p.m. ...., , , , , , June 10... ' • • • 5:00 p.m. .... Houston ...... June 10.., 2:30p.m...... 5:00 p.m ....« • • • 7:00• p.m.' New Orleans . ..June 11... 2:30p.m...... 5:00 p.m • *. m • Mobile ...... June 12... 2:30p.m...... 5:00 p.m. ....'

•d" San Francisco ..June 13... 2:30p.m. I • • • . Columbus ... ..June 15. .. — .... • 1 • • — . .. .1:00 p.m. Chicago ..June 11... I • ' J". .... 5:00 p.m. .... Port Arthur . ..June 11... — .... 5:00 p.m Three members of the Iberville's steward department at work in the ship's Buffalo 12... — • • • •• •• ' • galley during visit in Port of New Orleans. Third cook John R. Holiday (left) St. Louis . ... :.June 13... « • • • .... 5:00 p.m • • • •, and Cook and Baker Eddy A. Bowers (center) look on as Chief Steward Cleveland ... ..June 13... — .... Harvey M. Lee prepares food. Brothers Bowers and Lee were incorrectly Jersey City . . . 10... 5:00 p.m. ..,. »• identified In the April issue of the LOG.

Page 12 Seafarers Log HE OVERSEAS ARCTIC ar­ Trived at the port of New York '"C"'- , this month after a voyage to Nigeria. The 65,000-ton tanker anchored off '.' . - > '• 'S?"-'tv ' "t"' ' - • ' Stapleton, Staten Island while she waited for clearance to move into her dock to discharge cargo. While she was at anchorage, the crew held a good shipboard meeting and dis­ cussed many of the critical issues be­ ing debated in Washington which af­ fect their job security—including the ''oil import quota" bill and the con­ tinuing attacks on the Jones Act. Participation in SPAD was very good because, as Able-seaman Rich­ ard Bradford said: "I donate to SPAD because I have a job and I want to make sure that I will con­ tinue to have a job in this industry. I look at SPAD as an investment in my future." The Overseas Arctic is now on a run to the Mediterranean. Recerti­ fied Bosun Luther Pate said: "We have a good crew aboard, and the young fellows from the Harry Lunde- Able-seaman Howard Knox stretches a guy as the 65,000- berg School are doing an outstand­ Chief Pumpman John O'Rawe checks oil levels in the tanks ton tanker lies at the Stapleton anchorage off Staten island. ing job." as the Overseas Arcf/c makes ready to discharge.

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Bosun Luther Pate is a strong supporter of SPAD and he invests in his future by investing in SPAD at nearly every payoff. Seafarer Pate, who has been a Lundeberg School graduates Cheyenne Morris, left, and Daniel Dellosa are member of the SlU for 28 years said: "SPAD is job security. We have to have both sailing as ordinary seamen—and received praise from their shipmates strong representation in Washington. We have to all get behind SPAD because for their enthusiasm over their wdrk and their willingness to learn. Both of the -by being united we can keep duj security. young Seafarers invested in their future by investing in SPAD at the payoff.

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New Orleans SlU-contracted Delta Line marked its 55th birthday recently. The firm's name, which originally was Mississippi Shipping Co., was changed to the Delta Steamship Co. in 1962. San Anfonio, Tex. One of the main speakers recently at the Unity Dinner of the National Mari­ I time Council's Central Region Action Group here was O. William Moody, i' administrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Moody related how labor views the American merchant marine and its future, He urged importers and exporters to increase their use of American- flag vessels. Stressing the importance of global trade, the unity dinners have been held in cities throughout the United States. They show American shippers how labor, management and government are united in an effort to develop a strong, com­ petitive, modem, American-built, privately owned and operated U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. Seafarer Wallace Perry shows his federal claim permit to Joseph-Leyal while New York they were both attending the Bosuns Recertification Program this year. The port of New York leads the list of busy ports in 1973 with 9,093 ships Back in the 1880's gold was discov­ pan," he said, "I picked up a lot of calling. Two other busy ports were Philadelphia with 5,128 ships calling and ered in Washington Creek in northern books on the subject and I talked to Los Angeles with 5,019 ships. For the California port, a jump of 301 ships California—and the rush was on. To­ many old-timers in the area. I learned over the 1972 figure was reported. day, nearly 100 years later, there are a lot I didn't know about gold mining." still those hardy optimists who pan in Although he only worked his claim Boston the creek and dig in the soil hoping to for two months since he got his permit. Chief pumpman Thomas O'Connor of this port remained in a cpma late hit the "mother lode." Seafarer Perry has already dug a tunnel last month in the U.S. Public Health Service hospital here following surgery to Among those who live in tents and 14 feet into an outcropping of gravel. remove a blood clot. That operation was performed in the Massachusetts Gen­ make-shift huts along the banks of "The tiinnel is drifting into hard eral Hospital. Washington Creek a; they patiently rock," he said, "arid what I'm looking Also in the PHS hospital convalescing ^ter an operation for ulcers is Sea­ search for riches is Seafarer Wallace for-is a mother lode in the bed rock farer Augustus "Roger" Hickey. Perry who recently completed the SIU's under the outcropping." He said he also Bosuns Recertification Program. expects to find a "placer pocket" which St. Louis Seafarer Perry is no newcomer to is a pocket of gold which has settled as "I'm still alive and kicking," says Port Agent Leroy Jones back on the job panning and digging for gold. Before •sediment in the bottom of a water-cov­ late last month after recovering from injuries sustained Nov. 16 when a car he got his present federal claim permit ered hole in the gravel bottom. crashed through the front window of the Union hall here. in July 1973, he had already prospected "The only thing you have to do to "I'm getting stronger every day," he noted while using a cane to get about for five years in various areas of Cali­ keep your claim is to show that yOu the hall. Brother Jones said his doctor in the hospital laid his recovery on his fornia and had also prospected in worked your mine every year," he ex­ fine physical condition." He spent two months in the hospital recovering from Alaska in the 1950's. plained. The land, which is in Nevada severe internal injuries. Jones summed it up with, "I'm coming along fine. I'm Seafarer Perry's federal permit — County, Calif., is regulated by two fed­ just a lucky country boy." which cost him $10—gives him the tight eral agencies—the Forestry Department Also hurt in the crash were Mrs. Ronald Hicks and Union members Ronald to prospect on a 20 acre tract along the and the Bureau of Land Management. Hicks and Max Shinault. All are all right except for Hicks who is still recovering creek. There's another 20 acres next to Seafarer Perry, who has been a mem­ up in Illinois. his claim and he plans to get a permit ber of the SIU for 21 years and ships * * * fortius land, too. out of the port of San Francisco, says "While I was in Alaska," he said, "I that he plans to sail for seven to eight Former SIU representative in Paducah, Ky. and Chicago, Frank "Scotty" used to follow the hydraulic dredges and Aubusson, has been assigned here as an IBU represeintative. months each year and work his mine pan the gravel pilings left behind by the the rest of the time. • * • dredge." He did all right, he said, but "I've barely made expenses so far by The UlW-manned Delta Queen sailing out of New Orleans made her first when he went to California to try his panning the creek," he said. "But who stop of the new season here on April 25. luck he did some homework first. knows, maybe this year I'll hit that "Before I got my sluice box and gold mother lode."

Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land Service, Inc.- completed construction of a sixth new cran&at this port and brought to a close its two-year program of building new cranes and modifying existing ones at docks where the new SL-7 containerships are expected to call.

Entrance to the tunnel being dug by Seafarer Perry in his search for a mother lode of gold in bedrock under the gravel outcropping.

Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-l^g vessels ; remains in this country, making a very snhstantiai contribution to the national I balance of payments and to the nation's Economy. • UseU.S.-f 7; IT, the AmM- I^ shipper; and Amerka.

•• y Page 14 Movie The Seafarers^ I AT SEA —Direcfecf by Kubrick Although many Union members have show the process of ironing out griev­ seen the SlU-produced motion picture ances. Kubrick, a landlubber himself, The Seafarers at Union halls through­ glorifies the labor of the Seafarers in SS Walter Rice out the country and at the Harry Lunde- strikingly beautiful compositions set In a letter to the ship's engine department delegate. Seafarer Nathan Adams, berg School, few have noticed the open­ against the sea and sky. Chief Engineer Jefferson P. Shobe and First Engineer Gay C. Glover expressed ing credits which state that the film was Most SIU members appreciate the their appreciation to the SIU members in the black gang "... for the outstand­ photographed and directed by Stanley democratic nature of the Union, but this ing job" the engine department did on a voyage in the Gulf to Corpus Christi, Kubrick, now internationally known for film is a good introduction to that aspect Tex., late in March. his direction of such important movies of the organization for men just com­ Especially cited in the letter by name were: Firemen-watertenders Nathan as 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clock­ ing into the industry, and for the general Adams, Bernard R. Hireen and Guadalupe Banda; Oilers Melvin C. Eickmeier, work Orange, Dr. Strangelove, Lolita, public as well. The secret ballot for Edwin D. Imhoff and Waller S. Murphy; Wiper Trinidad Garcia, Jr. and Deck Spartacus, and Paths of Glory. Union elections, the majority rule con­ Engineer George E. Connell. In 1953, Kubrick had displayed con­ cept used at meetings, and Ae right of "In addition to maintaining alert engine room watches, you have contributed siderable talent in the documentary film every member to nominate himself for greatly to our routine maintenance, repairs and quadra-annual U.S. Coast field. office are explained in detail. Guard inspection," the letter said. When the SIU, through the LOG, The top engineers concluded with: "We extend our personal thanks to each The film ends with a Seafarer pre­ man and hope that you will all be able to make the next trip with us." decided to make a motion picture which paring to make way for a voyage to a told the proud story of the Union, foreign port. As he mounts the gang­ 55 Delta Norte young Stanley Kubrick was given the way, the narrator sums up the story of job. the SIU and the seaman's way of life. This vessel and the Delta Sud (Delta Line) are taking part in a U.S. Gov­ Recently, the Motion Picture Divi­ "Any man," he says, "no matter how ernment research project by collecting marine data from the world's oceans. sion of the Library of Congress in independent, is a member of a family, The Cooperative Expendable Bathythermograph Program was first carried Washington, D.C, requested a print of a community ... a crew." He stresses out in mid-1970 on the Delta Argentina and the Delta Brazil for the National The Seafarers so that it could be added that cooperation and unity have brought Marine Fisheries -Service and MARAD. to their permanent collection of impor­ all of the gains that the SIU has Midshipmen of the Kings Point Maritime Academy, L.I., N.Y., aboard these tant films. There, it will be available for achieved throughout the years. SlU-contracted ships with the bathythermograph probe, take underwater tem­ perature readings. The readings pinpoint seasonal and year-to-year temperature viewing by the general public. So, although the film is an historical variations in the Yucatan and Florida Straits, Antilles, Equatorial and Guiana Written by Will Chasan and narrated account and does not show the recent Currents. by newscaster Don Hollenbeck, The progress of the SIU since 1953, the With this valuable information, the National Oceanographic Data Center Seafarers tells the story of the day-to­ basic strategy of the Union is stressed: makes up nautical charts, showing the temperature and sal,t cjontent of the cur­ day operations of the SIU in very hu­ Strength in Unity. man terms. The film outlines the rents, so important to mariners and meterologists in their work.' "" ^ Union's pension and welfare plans, ma­ USNS Maumee ternity benefits, scholarship fund, edu­ cational programs, LOG activities, and Get Passports Messmari Charles Thrope was left in hospital in Wellington, N.Z., following the operations of Headquarters. All Seafarers are advised that scald bums in shipboard mishap recently. they should have United States In addition, the theory and practice The Meteor passport books and should carry of the SIU hiring hall are depicted, with Now a museum ship, the Meteor, last surviving vessel of a 44 whaleback particular stress on the importance of them with them at all times. tanker fleet built in the twin Great Lakes ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, the hiring hall concept to Seafarers. • Seafarers have encountered Wise, during the 1880s-1890s, was presented to the city of Superior recently The movie is not merely a presenta­ problems in some areas of the by her owner after 74 years of service. tion of facts and statistics about the world because they did not have Restored to its original condition, the ship was visited by 20,000 persons SIU. It tells the story of our members passports, and the problem seems during the first few weeks of exhibition at her mooring on Barkers Island. in very personal, human terms. An SIU to be increasing. representative is shown making his in addition, many Seafarers 55 Citrus Packer weekly visit to hospitalized Seafarers, have not teen able to make fly- Departed Union Brother Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, formerly on the SS paying them their cash benefits, filling Alex Siephans (Waterman Steamship), was buried at sea after midday on personal requests, and exchanging scut­ out jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports., Sunday, April 14, in the Bay of Bengal. tlebutt with hospitalized brothers. Seafarer Wilamoski died Mar. 13 in the port of Calcutta, India. A U.S. passport can be secured Members are seen relaxing and so­ Prior to the sea burial. Father D. Souz of the Stella Maris R.C. Church of cializing at headquarters, examining in any major city in the country. Calcutta said a funeral service aboard ship Apr. 12 in the harbor. works of art creat^ by Seafarers, and If you need assistance in getting At sea, ship's Capt. Emmanuel Patronas read prayers written by the priest throwing in for jobs. The film is not a passport, contact your SIU port for our departed brother with the officers and crew assembled. content to stay ashore; the camera goes agent. The SIU crew, the master, captain and crew of the Alex Stephans, repre­ on board ship to cover a payoff and to sentatives of Waterman Steamship Co. and Angus Co. Ltd., presented wreaths of flowers at the ceremony. The ship's committee of Bosun William C. Jordan, Secretary-Reporter John Transhawaii Committee C. Reed and Deck Delegate J. Milage Skinner handled funeral arrangements.

55 Transpanama A collection of $205 was taken up for Able Seaman Hobart R. Kirkwood of this ship who died of a heart attack on the morning of Apr. 2 while the vessel was docking at Baton Rouge, La. The money was sent to his survivors, his mother and three children in Jack­ sonville, Fla.

55 Delta Sud In a letter of congratulation to the crew of the SlU-contracted Delta Sud, ship's Capt. John D. Kourian wrote recently "... I would like to take this oppor­ tunity ... to thank all of the personnel for a job well done. "Those involved in the operation and maintenance of the cargo cranes de­ serve special praise, for it is their effort that has made the LASH concept a successful operation . . . The important fact is that we have all kept the vessel moving when it was required, and under all conditions ... It was you that made it possible, and you can well be proud of your achievement. "Management, as well as union leadership, can make many claims for their contribution to the success of LASH—and justly so, but they are not in the arena . . . The final test is in the' arena. The credit belongs to the men in the The SlU-contracted containership Transhawaii, operated by Seatrain, paid arena... You are the men in the arena. off recently in Weehawken, N.J. Ship's committee members, from the left, "Many thanks for your fine efforts." are: E. Rodriguez, deck delegate; H. C. McCurdy, secretary-reporter; Victor Ship's Chief Steward Michael J. I)unn, the vessel's secretary-reporter, on Carbone, ship's chairman; D. Rios, steward delegate, and W. Cachola, engine reading the commendation replied ". . . We are very proud to be members of delegate. The Transhawaii is on a coastwise run. this crew."

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Brotherhood of the Sea: "Rsmw f! SlU Blood Bank Serves Members of the Gallon Club; i i SIU Blood Bank Honor Roll Membors and FgiTiii'ies Listed below are members of the Gallon Qub — members who have donated a g^on or more of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. The understanding and unselfishness ROTHEIfflOpD OF THE SEA means that Seafarers are concerned about of these members — and all SIU members who have donated to the Blood Bank Bthe se^ty and well-being of their brothers who go to sea —and this is are maldng it possible to insure that blood wiU be available to all of our members exemplified by our members' unselfish support of the SIU Blood Bank. and their dependents in time of need. Since its beginning in 1959, Seafarers have donated more than 10,000 pints of I Their partidpation in the SIU Blood Bank is in the best tradition of the "Brother­ blood to make sure that their brothers wUl have an ample supply in times of need. hood of the Sea." But, because the need for blood by Seafarers and their dependents is always present — the need for donors has to be one of our prime concerns. program is an important part of our overall health program," Alvic Carpenter Noral Jorgensen said Dr. Joseph Li^e, SIU medical director. "With the cost of blood in hospitals Peter Dolan Bernard Krogman at an aU-time high, it is especiaUy important today that we maintain an adequate Arthur Elliott Torsten Lundkvist reserve m our blood bank to supply the needs of this membership." Clifford Emanuel Alfred Pelton It only takes a few minutes to give a pint of blood — and it's safe and painless. Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt received a special Certificate of Honor from SIU PhiUpErck Andrea P^ce Seafarer Clifford Emanuel receives his '•Gallon Donor" pin from Dr. Logue. Edward Goii^ The rewa^ — in knowing that your blood will help a brother Seafarer will Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue in recognition of his donating a total of thmo Dominick Venezia r^^ with you forever. And the demonstration of your concern is in the best gallons of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. Charles Johnston Arthur Sankovidt (3 gallons) Donald Wagner tradition id Brotherhood of the Sea. .i. ^ P' ' ' I' fftitMi;, .

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i •iiSS 'i '•• 'ISsi HISTORIC PRESERVATION lii a Sii 65 Sfii writing this on the eve of my departure for the land f my birth, Sweden. 1 am now almost blind and partially ( but outside of that my health is excellent, f'' 1 wish to express nty humble thanks and appreciation for the number of years I have had the advantages and pleasure ' •of beinji a small cog in the finest Union in the U.S.A. ; 1% w Brothers, only we, the real oldtimers realize and appreciate j , the almost unbelievable advances that have taken place in the teaman's life of today as compared to yesteryear. Only through the strength of our Unions has a seaman achieved the respect­ ability in society that was denied him in my early days. Sixty-five years ago when I first started out on Scandinavian . lips the only strength and respectability you had wa.s in your Fffffists and if you knew how to use them. , Here are just a few examples: . How would our young sailors of today like to sleep and cat A Sound Investment in the same room — that is deck in one and black gang in One? The next few months leading up to this The signing of the Merchant Marine You had to buy your own utensils — if you had any money year's elections will be an extremely crit­ Act of 1970 marked the enactment of left over to buy them with, and if not, any old cans had to do. ical time for the American maritime the most significant piece of maritime : You had to buy your own bed clothes, mattress and blankets , industry. legislation in nearly 40 years. '— and of course sheets were an unheard of luxury. This November, each of the 435 seats It is vital to the growth of the maritime How often did you have money for such luxuries? Not in the U.S. House of Representatives is industry that we continue to work — and ?ften — generally a few burlap bags had to sufiieeJ . up for election as well as nearly one third work hard — for the reelection of our If was -A seveii-ditv work week with no overtime. If you got sea-sick or otherwise Xelt ill, you could not, as you do today, of the Senate seats. supporters in Congress, while at the same Presently, the SlU and the maritime lay up —• you stayed on your watch or got logged. That was; time working for the defeat of those who the g orious life I had dreamed of before first starting out -r- industry have many staunch supporters would allow the industry to flounder and but the dream soon disappeared into stark reality. in both houses of Congress who over the die. , Brothers, just one suggestion from an olditmer. While you • • past-few years have consistently pushed At the same time, though, our major , -are on a ship it is your home — treat it as such. You have not and voted for legislation that has signifi­ political enemies, such as th& big oil been shanghied as in the old days — you have signed up on cantly helped revitalize the U.S. merchant lobbies, will be exeftmg aU of their re­ your own free will. You have a duty to perform — live up to I marine. sources in exactly the opposite direction. it. Because you are representing your Union, your peiionnance On the other hand, though, there are Our only weapon in overcoming this on the ship can make or break your Union. a number of Congressmen and Senators Now my humblest appreciation and thanks for the pleasure well-financed opposition is the SPAD •w . • 1 - • - -

W'f'- — many of them oil lobby puppets — dollar. who have just as consistently opposed The staunch support of SPAD by our legislation which would spur growth in members in the past has enabled us to our industry. beat the opposition at their own game. J' Frateraally, Despite this continuous opposition, Yet in the next few months, we must through our legislative activities in Wash­ increase our support of SPAD to insure - Emil G. Pearson ington, D.C. and with the aid of our continued success in Washington and the supporters in Congress, the SIU has preservation of what we have already spearheaded in the last few years the pas­ won. I sage of many important bills vital to the Give to SPAD — it is an investment maritime industry. in your livelihood. may 1?74 VViuTn« AAXVr, Hoi p

Firefiglitmg for Your Safety Sii fc:--' Onicitfi ruuiiuaiion of Tfi^ Seararenj mwirnaftondi union ot North America, Atlantic^ Gulf,. Lakes and fntand Waters District, f;; One of the most potentially dangerous School at the Army Base in Bayonne. AFL-CtO occurrences which constitutes a serious The course is only one day in length, ExwuUve Board I shipboard emergency is a fire at sea. ,; Paul Mall. PrsEliient I and includes both classroom instruction I ft- and practical firefighting training in the Cat Tannsf, Eyecuiive Vhe-Pwsiiient Earl Shepard. Vice-Pt6s(dent I f: f-" If not immediately and effectively con­ Joe DiGiorgio, Sdoretaty'TreastJwr Uindssy Williams, VIce-Piesmnt field. ipfank Drozak. Vic^-Prestdent Paul Droiaii, V/C8-P^SsWePf trolled, a small fire can rapidly spread This course is a must for all Seafarers, causing disastrous and tragic effects. Piihtished monthly by Soafarers iniurnatlonai Union, AUantio, to insure the personal safety of the crew • Gulf, Lahos ami Ir.lend Waleis Daalricl, AFL-CIO S75 Fcmnh Avenue, Brooklyn, NX 11233. Teti 4994600. Second class To avoid such a situation, each seaman and the vessel. postage paid at Brooklyn, NX. i'f '• manning a vessel must be well acquainted If you have not already done so, sign ^rjiTTgi with the various causes and ways of fight­ up and take this Important course as soon te' I V. ing a fire. as possible—for your own good and the |;i '"ft To provide all American seafarers good of your ship and shipmates. with this vital knowledge, the Maritime The next firefighting class is scheduled Administration sponsors a Firefightmg for May 31. of®''it., •«;. 'f' Page 18 Seafarers Log Scholarship winner, Seafarer Paul "A" Seniority Upgrader Pierangelo Rittiner, thanks the membership for Poletti notes the importance of SPAD the "opportunity" to receive a college Membership Meeting, N,Y, to the future of the SlU and the mari­ education. time industry. At fliis month's general membership meeting at issues facing the Union, showed that this tenth In his report to the membership meeting, Secre- Headquarters, 12 more SIU Bosuns received their class of bosuns was one of the best informed to tary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio also read the names Certificates after completing the Union's two- complete the course. of this year's five SIU Scholarship winners, and month Bosun Recertification Program. In addition, five more Seafarers received their introduced 26-year old Seafarer Paul Rittiner, the The comments of the bosuns to the membership full "A" books, bringing to 88 the number of SIU 27th SIU member to win the $10,000 grant since concerning the program and the many importapt members who have achieved their full books since the program was initiated in 1953. •- HY iY .

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SIU Representative George McCartney, right, con­ Recertified Bosun Ernest Bryan encourages all SIU Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney points out the members to take advantage of the many opportuni­ importance of "getting invoived" in the issues con­ gratulates "A" Seniority Upgrader Bert Reamey ties available at the Lundeberg School. fronting the Union. for achieving his full book.

Recertified Bosuns, seated front from the left, Fioyd Selix, Ernest Bryan, Andrew Boney and Lester Smith in attendance at the Headquarters meeting. SIU members, listen cioseiy to proceedings at the May 6 meeting. Page 19 May 1974 m i

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f ' i GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart March 24—Chairman Recertified Bo­ Tankers Co.), March 3—Chairman P. Bethtex Committee sun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Semyk; Secretary J. L. Hodges; Educa­ Skendelas; Educational Director Mau­ tional Director Allen Batchelor. $38 in rice D. Stover; Engine Delegate John ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Oscar thing running smoothly. Observed one Swenson. $26.65 in ship's fund. No dis­ minute of silence in memory of our de­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to John A. parted brothers. •ii > Sullivan who spent much time on ar­ AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land Service), rival pools and raised enough money March 17—Chairman C. J. Clark; Sec­ for a Cinemascope lens. The cost of retary E. C. Martin; Educational Direc­ the lens was $195. Next port Anchor­ tor A. Lane; Engine Delegate C. A. age. Morrison. Some disputed OT in deck TRANSHAWAII (Seatrain), March department. A vote of thanks to the 3—Chairman Victor Carbone; Secre­ steward department for a job well done. tary H. C. McCurdy; Engine Delegate Observed one minute of silence in mem­ Willie Cochola; Steward Delegate Dario ory of our departed brothers. Next port Rios. The entire ship's company, of­ Elizabeth, N. J. ficers and crew sent a card of sympathy MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), to the family of Joseph Sojak, Assist­ March 31—Chairman John C. Green; The SlU-contracted bulk carrier Bethtex, operated by Bethlehem Steel, ant Engineer who was killed on duty on Secretary W. T. Rose; Deck Delegate paid off in the port of Baltimore on Mar. 30. The ship's committee gathered, the Transidaho. A get well card was Bryan P. Kaline, Jr.; Engine Delegate in the vessel's recreation room for a photo. They are, from the left: Carl sent to Carmelo Bonefont, oiler who John Malinowski; Steward Delegate Merritt, educational director; Harry Jones, steward delegate; E. J. Jaks, was on watch and injured at the same Edward F. Costin. No disputed OT. engine delegate; Gene Paschall, deck delegate; William Baker, ship's chair­ time. No disputed OT. Next port Everything running smoothly. man, and Thomas Jackson, secretary-reporter. The Bethtex runs coastwise. 1:^ Weeliawken. Observed one minute of NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), silence in memory of our departed March 24—Chairman J. R. Wilson; MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ J 'F brothers. Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ March 10—Chairman Carl Thomson; time Overseas), March 10—Chairman ALBANY (Ogden Marine), March tional Director R. Borlase; Steward Secretary Vasser Szymanski; Educa­ F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. 24—Chairman Recertified Bosun R. E. Delegate Jerry E. Wood. Some books tional Director Allen Spell. Crew mess- O'Berry; Educational Director Herman Darville; Secretary. J. Williams; Educa­ are needed to complete the library. man Charles Thrope was injured and Wilkerson, No disputed OT. A vote of tional Director Stanley Rothman. Some Some disputed OT in deck department. taken to a hospital in Welliri^on, New thanks to the steward department for a disputed OT in deck department. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ Zealand. Some disputed OT in deck job well done. Next port Istanbul. Brother R. E. Darville reported he had ory of our departed brothers. Next port and engine departments. Everything TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport just completed the Bosuns Recerti- Norfolk, Va. running smoothly. Next port Houston. Comm. Corp.), March 24—-Chairman fication Program at Piney Point. He SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Sea­ PORTLAND (Sea-Land), March 24 M. Duet; Secretary S. Hawkins; Edu­ stressed the upgrading and other fea­ train Lines), March 24 — Chairman —Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank cational Director Poulakis. Chairman tures open to both the old and new J. S. Lewis; Secretary Willie Slater; Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. Chairman supplied movies the cost of which will r I members of the Union. Everything run­ Educational Director J. A. Thompson; requested all members at payoff to re­ be equally divided among the crew- ning smoothly. Deck Delegate Marc Marcus; Engine member SPAD and to lend their sup­ members and the oflBcers. $5 in ship's TRANSroAHO (Seatrain), March Delegate Robert Bunch; Steward Dele­ port as it is to their advantage. No fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ 4—Chairman Recertified Bosun El­ gate Philip Pimperton. Some disputed disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the ning smoothly. Next port Rotterdam. bert Hogge; Secretary D. Vola; Educa­ OT in steward department. Vote of steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ tional Director Robert E. LaOasse, No thanks to the steward department for a Observed one minute of silence in mem­ seas Corp.), March 24 — Chairman disputed OT. Bosun suggested that all job well done. Next port Oakland. ory of our departed brothers. Next port, Walter Colley; Secretary John S. Burke, members donate to §PAD. Everything DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ Elizabeth. Sr.; Educational Director Franklin running smoothly. A Vote of thanks to ship), March 10—Chairman Recerti­ BROOKLYN (Westchester Shii^ Miller; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; the steward department for a job well fied- Bosun D. L. Dickinson; Secretary ping), March 10-^hairman Recerti­ Engine Delegate Joseph Collis; Steward done. W. J. Miles; Educational Director fied Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secre­ Delegate Herbert Hollings. $7.75 in - }, SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ Frank Chavers; Engine Delegate Max tary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of •;• ii" ways), March 26^—Chairman L. Para­ L. Sewart; Steward Delegate James Director Eddie Corley. No disputed thanks to the steward department for a dise; Secretary A. Papadimatis; Educa­ Perrymon. $9.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ OT. A vote of thanks to the steward job well done. Next port Trinidad. tional Director D. Keller. Some disputed puted OT. Observed one minute of department for a job well done. The LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), OT in deck department. Everything silence in memory of our departed steward gave a vote of thanks to the March 31—Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; running smoothly. Next port Houston. brothers. Next port Takaradi, Ghana. deck department for helping keep the Secretary Ray Taylor; Educational Di­ pantry and messhalls clean. Observed rector Ramon Torres. No disputed OT. one minute of silence in memory of our Everything running smoothly. Sea-Land Finance departed brothers. Next port in Canary MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), March Islands. 4—Chairman E- Mercereau; &cretary MARYMAR (Calmar Shipping), A. Williams; Educational Director K. '! i March 10—Chairman Tom Karkatzas; Abarons. No disputed OT. Everything Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational running smoothly. Director B. Wilhehsen; Deck Delegate TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Hudson Wa­ .1^ Tom Butefakos; Engine Delegate Joe terways), March 3—Chairman Recerti­ ^ - Tagleiferri; Steward Delegate Louis fied Bosun Thomas L. Self; Secretary .'Af ••.' ' Williams. Had a discussion on safety A. Bodie; Educational Director Ray­ and suggested that all crewmembers mond L. Bowman; Engine Delegate read the books put out by the SIU on Frank M. Coe. Some disputed OT in the subject of safety. No disputed OT. engine department. Everything running Everything running smoothly. smoothly. Next port Oaldand. •H', JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship), March 31—Chairman L. pfiBcial ship's minutes were also re-, Arena; Secretary E. Cooper; Educa­ ceived from the following vessels: tional Director G. Craig; Engine Dele­ -.PORTMAR .> ^ Recently Recertified Bosun Jim Pulliam, seated second from right, attends gate Earl Willis; Steward Delegate Union meeting aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Finance at her most ^-.PANAMA • Kenny Mobley. Crewmembers were WALTER RICE recent payoff in the Port of Oakland. Also pictured, seated clockwise from asked to observe all safety rules for the left, are; Mike Worley, SlU patrolman, and committee members Ali SEA.LAND RESOIMCE their own benefit. No disputed OT. ROSTGN Mahamad, steward delegate: Clifford Hall, engine delegate; Tony Ferrara, Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ EE-CALMAR ;deck delegate: -ship's, chairman Pulliam and John T, Shields; secretary-^ ment for a job well done. Next port .^SEATTLE reporter. Standing right is Sadak Wala, educational director. Durban. Page 20 Seafarers Log " |r;;

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SlU-Contracfed Transhawaii Pays Off SlU veteran H. C. McCurdy, who sails as chief stew­ im ard, prepares lunch for Transhawaii crew. In Weehawken The SlU-manned containership Trans­ hawaii paid off at the Seatrain docks in the port of Weehawken, N.J. on Apr. 26. Originally built in 1944, the Transhawaii was acquired by Seatrain Lines in 1968 and converted for container carriage in 1970 to help an -g.o meet the growing needs of the U.S. container­ ized trade. Formerly known as the General James H. Seafarer Pcic N. Vasquez, sailing as ordinary sea­ McRae, she saw action as a troop carrier in the man, wcrks tcpside in pert cf Weehawken, N.J. last year of World War II. The Transhawaii is capable of carrying 480 forty-foot long mixed cai^o containers. M'l The containership is presently on the coast­ wise run. ifj- At the payoff, department representatives r-'- H'/ 11- ". j agreed the ship had an excellent crew that worked well together, and said they were look­ ing forward to the next trip.

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T—f •• ¥!• New A Book Members • Lundeberg Stkool in Dec., 1972: A tive of Savona, Italy, the 32-year old Seafarer has been a member of the SIU ,$ert Btve idoie Seafarers achieved fuli The Seniority Upgrading Program since 1968. He sails as AB out of the bo<^ throngh die SRPS was established in order to maintain port of New Orleans, where he now Reamey SeDHNtity Progi^ and the SllPs tradition of providhig wi^- makes his home. took die oath of obl%at^ at the I have been at Piney Point twice. tralned mid highly qualified Seaiaicili Once in Dec., 1972 for the Quarter­ general membership meetpgJn New for aQ its contracted ships. master upgrading and the second time York this mondi. Its main objective is to prepare our in April, 1974 for the Seniority up­ Seafarer Bert Reamey obtained a The addifioB of these Ji^ hipgs members for file ininovafions in the grading. Seems to me that the conditions QMED rating from the Harry Lunde- to 8S the japdmr of anembem who new rii%s b^g bniif, and to ipve all as well as everything concerned with berg School in 1973. Seafarer Reamey ; have attalnu^ full book status Seahuers a better understanding of the Harry Lundeberg School are im­ joined the SIU in 1966. The 50-year ; since this upgrading program was in- file problems we face and how to deal proving each time that I come back. old native of Oklahoma is a World War i itiated last year. The five are: Bert with them in the future^ I would like to make just a little point I •:!)••]• - II veteran who saw action in the Pacific. He now lives in Kent, Wash, with his r Reamey, nifllip Pahtteiv Ardmr On this page the five new book about SPAD. I have been on ships and Hi: wife, Olga, and their two children. Lehmann, Pierangelo Poletd and Jon ihembers tell in their own words what at payoff time I heard some "A" book Brother Reamey sails out of the port of i Humason..,.; members telling a "B" book member Seattle. that they (the "A" books) do not have , 1. (•" Seafarer now lives in Richmond, Va. New York I have gained a better in­ The Harry Lundeberg School at to donate to SPAD because they were with his wife Pauline and their three sight into how my Union operates. I Piney Point is geared to the needs of the "A" books. How wrong! An "A" book boys. Brother Painter ships out of the was amazed at the size and the people shipping industry. A new seaman can has invested a good part of his life in the port of New York. involved in such an operation. As an get a good, basic understanding of all welfare of this Union. Who has more to Having attended the engine depart­ "A" Seniority Upgrader my time at both the-shipboard departments. The "old lose than the "A" book with15-20 years ment upgrading and "A" Seniority Pro­ places was spent learning more about timer" can advance as far and as rapidly in the Union. grams at Piney Point in recent months, my Union. This is an opportunity few as he wants. The only limitations are Without political donations, this I find the training programs, facilities, labor unions give their membership; those put there by the seaman himself. Union, can lose ships and jobs in 24 instructors and staff excellent in all Few labor unions believe in a member­ During my visit to SIU Headquarters hours just because the wrong legislatioh - respects. The knowledge that I have ship that is informed and educated as I was impressed with the sincere desire was passed. So I urge any member of :1f gained there has better equipped me to to what's happening in all phases of its shown by the Union officials that each this Union—donate to SPAD because hanffie my job and duties aboard ship. industry. The SIU does. And even fewer seaman in our program understood the it is like buying insurance. It is for your While at Headquarters I was able to give you a chance to go to school and 1iJf inner workings of every department of job protection. visit the various departments and learn upgrade yourself. The SIU does. our Union. If we wanted more informa­ first-hand how each one functions. I The Union is the best friend I have. tion all we had to do was ask. found the personnel eager to assist, able No one else ever made anything like this The SIU leadership is totally involved and very efficient in their duties. The possible. As far as I know there is no . in getting more and better ships for us discussions at the daily meetings were other union that makes these things Arthur to man, in providing the trained crews very informative. possible at no cost or in such a short for this new merchant marine fleet and It is pleasing to know that the Union period of time. Without the help of the making sure that there is cargo to be Lehmann moved. is well abreast of the affairs that affect SIU, I would still be on the street, a Seafarers. dead end street at that. And, we insure our future by sup- The best way to finish this iS' to say t ' ^ porting SPAD. '7 what a brother said to me, and there is so much truth in it. "To join the SIU Seafarer Arthur Lehmann joined the* and go to sea is the chance of a lifetime." SIU in 1967. A 33-year old native of Jon I'm just prOud and happy that I had the Michigan, Brother Lehmann sails out chance. of the port of Wilmington as an AB. He. Phillip now makes his home in San Francisco:* Ilninason Our experiences both at Piney Point and New York have opened our eyes Painter Pierangelo about just what our Union is doing. In Piney Point, we were able to see all of Seafarer Jon Humason graduated Poletti the various programs, all the way from from the Harry Lundeberg School in the basic departmental training that Seafarer Phillip Painter has been a 1971. A 21-year old native of Virginia, each trainee receives to the technical member of the SIU since 1966. He re­ Brother Humason makes his home in programs for QMED and LNG. All of ceived a QMED rating from the Harry Portsmouth. He sails out of the port these upgrading programs are available Lundeberg School in Jan. 1974. A na­ of Norfolk as an AB. Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti received to us as members of the SIU. tive of West Virginia the 44-year old During my stays at Piney Point and a Quartermaster rating at the Harry We were also given a background of unionism with a great emphasis on mari-' time unions and the SIU. We were shown just what our SPAD contribu­ at wmmi tions are used for, and why we must continue to be "ever vigilant." Many of Following are the Homes and ^departments,of 88 Seafarers who have completed the "4" Seniority Upgrading Prograt^ us, while aboard ship, have not been able to fully grasp the many important ;P.J.Andreponf,Engine Pafritk Graham, Deck Richard Makarawicz, Engine Ronald Shaw, Engine roles we must assume in Washington. I hlott Arnold, Deck M. R. Grimes, Deck Henry Manning, Steward liMieph Simpnet^ Steward ! In New York we have been shown I Alan Baxter, Engine Ray Hart, Deck M. A. Marrss, Deck Spurgeon Ssnpson, Engine just how intricate an operation we have. |P, Bean^ Dedk Pattii^ Martin McAndiew, Enj^e:n^e Keith Sisk, Deck We I ArihuriBeanverd, Engine Blake Haynes, En^e />. JcbnMcCabe, were shown our welfare, pension B D. B. Smith, Steward and vacation plans, our basic financial ^ William Bellinger, Steward Carroll Heick, Deck T. J. McCabe, Engine Gary Spell, Engine structure, our basic operation in the I Rich^d Blacklok, Engine Jon Humason, Deck R. G. Minix, Jr.. Engine Joseph Spell, Deck f hiring halls and our payoffs with a ; Tftnoiny Boien, Deck James ifmmmerick, Jr., Steward John Miranda, Engine H. D. Spencer, Engine patrolman. We even visited our UIW lEeeitoy Burke, Engine D. E. Ivey, Engine C M. Moore, Deck David Steater, Engine brothers at the Seatrain shipyard. |Tbwpthy Burke, Dec^ M. Johnsp -George Moore, Deck Kvetoslav Svoboda, Enj i Garb^£laric, Deric^^^ William Moore, Deck , Robert Thomas, En^he ^ Kevin Conklin, Engine IbomasKcgney, Engine Phillip Painter, Engine Timothy Tbonus, Deck ^ Wadswbrih Daniel, En^ne -John ^Uey, Deck Jason Parker^ Deck Robert Trainor, Deck Wiiltetti Hayis, Deck PaulKj^i^^ jMerangelo poletti, Deck Larry Utterback, Deck CfaaBeisKb^ Bert Reamey, Engine Thomas Vain, Deck WiOiam Deskins, Steward L. Q. Kittleson, Deck John Restaino, En^e George Vukmir, Deck Maximo Dising, Engine Johnnie Konetes, Deck William Ripley, Deck Marvin Walker, Enipne Eany Ewing, Steward Lawrence Kunc, Deck James Roback, Deck ' Albert Wambach, Deck Marion Fila, Deck Joseph Kundrat, Stewar# Charles Rodriguez, Engine Marie Wllhelm, Engine Arthui^Lehmaun, Deck Caldwell Sabb, Jr., Ettginp Richard WUson, S ^ ipli|am,Stew^ Robert Lentsch, Deck Robert .Salley, Jr., Engine , John Wolfe, Deck n,Deck, Alfred Sanger, Dedk ; > t , Ashton

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V, New SIU Pensioners -I a'i'auiww.iu. Luis G. Figueroa, 58, joined the Rudolph Klrscheumann, 52, George H. Lament, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston joined the SIU in the port of New Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, sailing as a bosun. Brother Figueroa Orleans in 1966 sailing in the en­ in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother was on the picket line in the N.Y. gine department. Brother Kirschen- Lamont is a native of Manistee Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin mann was born in McLaughlin, S.D., County, Mich., and now resides in Line strike in 1962. A native of and is now a resident of Bay St. Arcadia, Mich, with his wife, Paula. Puerto Rico, he is now a resident Louis, Miss. there in Catano with his wife, Jose­ phine. William J. Donald, 54, joined the Hugh J. Maclnnls, 68, joined SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk Jake Cobb, 62, joined the SIU in the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's sailing as an AB. Brother Donald is 1943 in the port of New York sailing Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 a native of Lansing, Mich., and is as a chief steward. Brother Cobb was sailing in the engine department for now a resident of Norfolk with his born in Chipley, Fla., and is now a the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging wife, Betty Jane. resident of New Orleans! Co. from 1950-8, Merritt and Chap­ man Co. in 1958 and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. from Frank J. Foley, 72, joined the i 1959 to this year. Bora in Canada, Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 Brother Maclnnis now resides in Buren D. Elliott, 69, joined the sailing in the steward department. Highland Park, Mich, with his wife, Brother Foley sailed for 27 years. Union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ Mary. folk sailing as chief electrician in the Bora in Kentucky, he is now a resi­ engine department. Brother Elliott dent of New Orleans. at the age of 67 was a 1972 upgrad­ James B. Llpplncott, 51, joined ing program graduate at the Harry the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile Charles £. Ludwick, 45, joined Lundeberg School of Seamanship in ' sailing in the engine department. the Union in the port of New York Piney Point, Md. He has been a Brother Lippincott is a U.S. Navy in 1952 sailing in the steward de­ union man since 1923. Bom in South veteran of World War II. Bora in partment. Brother Ludwick was Carolina, he is now a resident of Wyoming, he is now a resident of bora in New York and is now a resi­ Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, St. Ignatius, Mont, with his wife. dent of Houston with his wife, Amanda. Dorothy Lee. Lawton J. "Hoss" Beale, 66, Alexander MacLean, 65, joined joined the SIU in 1948 in the port the SIU in 1948 in the port of Con- of New York sailing as a chief stew­ neaut, Ohio. He sailed as an AB for ard. Brother Beale walked the picket the Becker Towing Co. from 1959 Deposit In the SIU Blood Bank- line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. to 1974 out of the port of Detroit. A native of Florida, he is a resident Brother MacLean is a native of Scot­ It's Your Life there in Dunnellon with his wife, land and now resides in Wyandotte, Janie. Mich, with his wife, Kate. 11 Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans

Jerry L. Broaddus 11 Cash Benefits Paid Please contact either your mother or •Mar. 28-A|;r. 24,1974 Number Amduiht 1 sister as soon as possible in Lock Springs, Mo. 64654. MONTH YEAR MONTH YEAR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN-,.--: TO DAIR TO DATE TO DATE TODATE Leonard A. Wright ELIGIBLES Please contact your^ mother, Mrs. Death 10 53 $ 22,745.00 $ 147,623.00 Helen Wright, as soon as possible at the In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 415 3,830 415.00 3,830.00' ' Baptist Home, 1801 Chestnut Hills, In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 663 1,661 1,989.00 4,983.00 Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Hospital & Hospital Extras 21 71 2,746.15 11,381.46 Surgical 3 13 384.00 1,724.00 AlbertV.LQo Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 7,297 31,329 58.376.00 250,632.00 Please contact Ms. Sally Brooks as Special Equipment 5 9 1,586.35 2,561.40 soon as possible at Sylvania House, 13 Optical 237 913 5,500.47 20,898.08 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplemental Medicare Premiums 15 122 403.70 5,293.40 Antonio Escoto DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Please contact your brother, Salva­ Hospital & Hospital Extras 480 1,700 95,046.39 34 *,080.52 Doctors' Visits In Hospital 87 278 2,629.07 8,124.72 dor, as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Surgical 133 501 17,741.10 63,620.15 Dr., Harahan, La. or call 504-737- Maternity 23 98 6,140.00 25,690.00 0910. 358.40 1,091.15 Blood Transfusions 3 14 Don Gflbo Optical 155 620 3,505.19 13,364.79 Special Equipment — — — . Mr. Louis I. Scheer wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 4803 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS N.E. 101 Ave., Portland, Ore. 97220. Death 12 48 34,000.00 141,050.70 Hospital & Hospital Extras 141 611 19,126.53 107,048.92 John Admn Kaczmarowski Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. 101 476 4,320.84 17,563.21 Please contact your sister-in-law, 11 55 1,629.00 7,862.75 Jeanne Boyle as soon as possible. 38 194 1,325.04 4,869.87 Blood Transfusions 1 3 95.75 245.75 All Seafarers Special Equipment — 3,470.18 Anyone that may have been friends Meal Books ——• ' — — — with the late Seafarer Joseph Henry Dental 1 3 195.34 578.54 White, it is requested that you get in Supplemental Medicare Premiums ...... 1,826 5,429 12,140.40 36,746.80 touch with his brother, William Le- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 14 42 4,158.25 14,968.65 Blanc, who had not seen him for many years. Address correspondence to J. W. TOTALS LeBlanc, 65 Dorchester St., Charlotte- Total Seafarers Welfare Plan 11,692 48,084 296,556.97 1,241,303.04 town, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Total Seafarers Pension Plan 2,204 6,591 529,056.60 1,594,420.50 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ...... 932 4,598 503,879.19 2,563,092.89 lanPIdreiing Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation. 14,828 59,273 $1,329,492.76 $5,398,816.43 Please contact Ms. G. Pickering as , ...... : soon as possible at 89 Buxton Rd., Weymouth, Dorset, England.

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^ RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE ANNUAL REPORT 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) $7,114,502.93 18. Total Additions During Year Otem 7) $8,242,883.78 For the fiscal year ended September 30,1973 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 5,523,288.95 20—Net L::r:iC3 .-rfr :-.-.- .'w . • • • ^——••x;rl9;S'>4TO3- HA]^¥ LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEiUifANS]^ 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at (Name of Welfare Fond) end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $9,834,097.76 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Address of Fund) ASSETS* toflfie Eadof Reporting Year Item SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 1. Cash 5 83,306.05 t , 2. Receivables: of the (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,828,328.24 (2) Other (Specify) STATE OF NEW YORK (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds '... (c) Other (Specify) Due from Subsidiary; Miscellaneous 223,539.29 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in, lieu of and Loan Associations 1,211,637.56 pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred Form p-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) Common (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five (c) Bonds and Debentures: months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance (1) Government Obligations Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information (2) Foreign Government Obligations as to the condition and .affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily (3) Non-Government Obligations abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ (d) Common Trusts: ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the (1) Odentify) New York State Inswance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New (2) (Identify) : York 10038. (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of A Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) See Schedule % 6,686,173.24 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (2) % (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE ^ ' (b) Unsecured 297,845.75 Item 6. Real Estate: 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in (a) Operated Item 2) (b) Other Real Estate (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $7,860,242.95 7. Other Assets: " • (b) Employee (a) Accrued Income ' (c) Other (Specif) (b) Prepaid Expenses 7,874.19 (d) Total Contributions $7,860,242.95 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—^Net; Security Deposits 48,335.71 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from 8. Total Assets 10,387,040.03 Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 23,148.31 LIABILmES (b) Dividends ;.... (c) Rents 9. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable (d) Other (Specify) 10. Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) (e) Total Income from Investments 23,148.31 11. Accounts Payable t '268,467.60 4. Profit on disposal of investments 223.19 12. Accrued Expenses- 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ 13. Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages Payable 284,474.67 ments 14. Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) 9,834,097.76 6. Other Additions: Xltemize) 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves 10,387,040.03 (a) Adjustment to prioT years* employee benefits 348,178.00 (b) Interest on Delinquencies; Mftcellaneous .. 11,091.33 (c) Total Other Additions 359,269.33 *Tbe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing in­ 7. Total Additions $8,242,883.78 vestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) ^ 9. Benefits Provided Direcdy by the Trust or Sep­ STATE OF arately Maintained Fund $ 503,593.41 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to SS. Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of admin­ COUNTY OF. •' -••K- y istrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 3,386,271.26 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan and Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) ... 12. Administrative Expenses: Trustees of the Fund and (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) $ 39,610.53 affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) ... 968.11 and hereby subscribe thereto. (c) Taxes 3,126.32 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 44,462.68 "(e) l^ent ...... 14,266.15 Employe] ff). Insurance Premiums -. 323.66 .-rf.-' (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums 920.35 (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify Tabulating, employee benefits, oflSce ex­ penses ...... 61.885.81 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 165,563.61 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments ...... 1,273,925.60 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; Miscellaneous 160,738.30 \ 'X-X (b) Mortgage and Loan Interest 33,196.77 Others (Indicate titles): (c) Total Other Deductions — 193,935.07 $5,523,288.95

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Overseas Arctic in New York SS Seattle Pays Off

Above, crewmembers on the Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) take part in shipboard meeting during payoff at Stapieton Anchorage, Staten Island, Above, crewmembers of the Seattle (Sea-Land) participate in shipboard N.Y. last month. The brothers and New York Patrolman Ted Babkowski (far meeting after vessel paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. earlier this month. New right) discuss the latest developments on the oil import quota bill and other York Patrolman Carl Peth, left, discusses various issues including the Union's federal legislation affecting their job security. Ninety percent of the crew current legislative battles in Washington and the important role SPAD dona­ invested in their future by donating to SPAD. Below, members of the Overseas tions play in our legislative fights. Below, two members of the Bosuns' Arctic's ship's committee are on the deck. They are, from left: Earl Gay, Recertification Program, Barney E. Swearingen (left) and Al Whitmer (third secretary-reporter; Tony Nerosa, steward delegate; Richard Bradford, deck from left) pose with the Seattle's ship's committee. They are, from left to right: delegate; N. J. Wuchina, engine delegate; Joe Orsini, educational director, John Gianniotis, ship's chairman; Ralph Rumley, engine delegate; Gene Hall, and Luther Pate, ship's chairman. deck delegate and John Fanoli, steward delegate.

SEAMEN'S DRUGS PAPERS

^orever is a very definite word. It means for a limidess time ... for all F time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer Imes die ri^t to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs cluu^e either vdiile at sea or ashore. Ifs a tou^ rap — but that's exacdy how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, widiout appeal, if you are convicted of possession ol any fllegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was tipped in 1972. llie shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but presents a v«ry grave dangor to die safety of his diip and sh^mates. Qukk minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at aU times. A drug user becmnes a diom in the idde 4^ his ^ipmates udi^ they are reqniied to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on his ship. The vessd will thereafter be under constant surveillance and die crew win he subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port ' ^T^nlyy forever is a long, long time — something a drug user does not have. Don't let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course!

May 1974 Page 25 f^\- DISPATCHERS REPORT SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes APRIL 1-30,1974 TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH ft InlaiHl Waters All Groups All Groups All Groups Port Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Inlsnd Boatmen's Union JJafted Indusfrial Workers DECK DEPARTMENT Boston 7 2 2 3 1 0 12 6 4 PRESroENT New York . . .. 91 13 2 74 35 2 145 25 8 Philadelphia . 14 3 1 11 6 1 20 3 0 PaulHaU Baltimore ... 42 4 1 36 15 2 56 6 1 Norfolk 12 6 0 14 10 0 30 13 0 SECRETARY-TREASURER Tampa ...... 5 1 0 8 9 0 10 1 0 Joe DiGiorgio Mobile 35 5 0 20 8 0 70 5 0 New Orleans . 56 10 2 65 27 0 124 9 10 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Jacksonville .. 37 5 1 14 12 0 33 4 1 Cal Tanner San Francisco 72 9 0 41 20 2 104 28 0 Wilmington .. 12 4 0 11 4 0 32 18 1 Seattle 27 11 0 22 14 1 44 22 1 VICE PRESIDENTS Puerto Rico .. 11 2 0 8 6 1 13 1 0 Eari Shepard Lindsay Williams Houston .... 80 12 3 59 22 3 165 22 8 Frank Drozak Paul Drozak Piney Point .. 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 Yokohama ... 6 3 7 4 3 10 3 1 1 Alpena 9 0 1 13 3 3 11 1 4 HEADQUARTERS Buffalo ..... 5 1 0 6 1 0 6 2 0 <75 4 Ave., Bklyo. 11232 Cleveland .... 45 0 4 77 0 10 8 1 2 Detroit 54 8 2 75 19 27 - 28 5 4 (212) HY 9-

By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strength of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs wiU he available for them to fill. During the period of Apr. 1-30,1974, of Donate to the 2,110 jobs shipped, 1,257 were filled by Class "A" Seniority full hook members. Therefore, there were 853 permanent jobs available to Class "A'* Seniority full hook members not taken by them.

Page26 Seafarers Log SIU pensioner James King, 68, SIU pensioner James W. Sim­ SIU pensionex^vin J. FincBT^, died Feb. 24. Born in Ireland, he mons, 55, expired from heart failure succumbed to a cerebral thrombosis was a resident of Beaver, Pa, when Oct. 28. Born in Clinton, N.C., he Jan. 1 in the Buffalo V.A. Hospital. he passed away. Brother King joined was a resident there at the time of his Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he was a the Union in the port of Detroit in death. Br' iher Simmons joined the resident of Point Derby, N.Y. at the 1959 sailing in the engine depart­ Union in 1946 in the port of Nor­ time of his death. Brother Finch ment for 34 years. Surviving is a folk sailing in the steward depart­ joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in sister, Mrs. Nora Creese of Beaver. ment as a second cook for Maritime 1941 in the port of Buffalo sailing in Overseas and Delta Line. He had the engine department as tug fireman Rodney E. MatthleS, 22, died Jan. sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Sim­ for Dunbar &. Sullivan from 1920-1, 29. Brother Matthies was a resident mons served during World War II in Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1923- of Lockport, 111. at the time of his the Army combat infantry of the 65 and the Great Lakes Tug and death. He joined the SIU-aflBliated 116th Regiment in the Normandy, Dredge Co. He was an Army veteran IBU in the port of Detroit in 1971 Northern France and Rhineland of World War I. Burial was in the sailing in the deck department as a campaigns in Europe. Interment was First Church of Evans Cemetery, lineman for Hannah Inland Water­ in Qinton Cemetery. Surviving are Point Derby. Surviving are his wid­ ways since 1970. Surviving is his his mother, Martha and brother, ow, Lucille; a son, Alvin, Jr. and a father, C. C. Matthies of Lockport. William, both of Clinton. daughter, Shirley. SIU pensioner Anton E. Sand- SIU pensioner Teofll Smiglelski, William May, 66, died of natural berg, 65, succumbed to a liver ail­ 69, died Feb. 26. Born in Lowell, causes Jan. 29. Born in Shanghai, ment in the Paul Oliver Hospital Mass., he was a resident of Bunnell, China, he was a resident of New Frankfort, Mich., Nov. 28. Born in Fla. at the time of his death. Brother York City at the time of his death. Alexandria, Minn., he was a resident Smigielski joined the Union in 1943 Brother May joined the SIU in the of Frankfort when he died. Brother in the port of New York sailing in port of New York in 1961 last sail­ Sandberg joined the Union in the the deck department as a bosun. He ing in the steward department as a port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the had sailed for 38 years. Surviving cook on the SS Charleston. He did engine department on the B.W. are his brother, Charles of Flagler, picket duty in the 1962 Robin Line Druckenmiller (American Steam­ Fla. and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor ship) from 1965 to 1972. Burial was Sophie Smigielski and Mrs. Carol strike. Interment was in Cypress in Benzonia Twsp. Cemetery, Ben­ Jean Smigielski, both of Florida. Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ zie County, Mich. Surviving is his viving are his widow, Wongluet; a SIU pensioner Nicholas P. Tsa- widow. Ruby and three sons, Anton daughter. Ling Ying, and a brother. J., Jr. of Alexandria, Brian and ousakls, 63, died of cancer in Aspro- Land of Woodside, Queens, N.Y. Michael. pyrgos, Greece, Oct. 8. Born in Mosehonisia, Turkey, he was a resi­ Francis F. Sfoken, 58, died of a Allen Styner, 39, died of injiuies dent of Piraeus, Greece at the time of his death. Brother Tsaousakis heart attack in Schoolcraft Memorial Jan. 29 in a Port Arthur, Tex. hos­ Hospital, Manistque, Mich., Aug. pital following an accident. Bom in joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the deck depart­ 26. Born in Manistque, he was a Cade, La., he was a resident of Port resident of Garden, Mich, when he Arthur when he passed away. Broth­ ment. Interment was in Aspropyr- gos. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ passed away. Brother Stoken joined er Styner joined the SIU in the port the SIU in the port of Detroit in of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the othy, and two daughters, Mrs. Joann Smith and Mrs. Christine A. Kozlow- 1960 sailing as a deck gateman for steward department as a third cook. Amersand/McKee Sons. He was an Interment was in Port Arthur. Sur­ ski, all of Baltimore and a brother, Emanuel of Piraeus. Army veteran of World War II. viving are his widow, Alice and two Burial was in New Garden Ceme­ daughters, Carmen and Alice. Clyde L. Vanepps, 60, succumbed tery, Garden. Surviving are his wid­ to cancer in Studebaker Hospital, ow, June; a son, Nicholas, Jr., two Howard A. Thomas, 42, died in Norwalk, Calif., Dec. 21. Bom in daughters, Mary and Susanna; a. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Ashford, N.Y., he was a resident of brother, Raymond of Manistque and July 7. Born in Traverse City, Mich., Norwalk when he died. Brother a brother-in-law, James Duschene of he was a resident of Interlochen, Vanepps joined the SIU in the port Garden. Mich, when he passed away. Brother of Galveston in 1954 saiUng in the Thomas joined the SIU in the port engine department as a chief electri­ of Frankfort, Mich, last year sailing cian for Sea-Land Service. Burial of James C. MacDonald, 63, suc- in the engine department. He was a his ashes was on the high seas. Sur­ wounded veteran of the Coast ctunbed to heart failure in San viving are his widow, Ann; two sons, Francisco General Hospital Sept. 27. Guard. Interment was in Traverse Gerald of Brawley, Calif, and Wal- City. Surviving are his widow, Phyl­ Brother MacDonald joined the Un­ demar of Houston, and a sister, Shir­ ion in the port of New York in 1955 lis; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeri- ley Mae of Norwalk. miah Thomas, and a brother, Rose- sailing in the steward department. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, he well J. all of Grawn, Mich.; a son, Howard T., Jr.; a stepson, Thomas SIU pensioner Willie A. Edwards, was a resident of Clearwater Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in B. Redding II and a stepdaughter, 65, died of heart disease Feb. 2. Fairmont Cemetery, Fairfield, Calif. Debra Redding. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his Surviving are a brother, John Mac­ death. Brother Edwards joined the Donald of Clearwater Beach; a sis­ SIU pensioner Milford W. Valen­ Union in 1941 in the port of New ter, Mrs. Ellen Spearbreaker, and a tine, 63, died after respiratory arrest York sailing in the steward depart­ nephew, Brian Snider, both of Ra­ in the USPHS hospital in Galveston, ment for Victory Carriers. He cine, Wise. - Tex., Oct. 31. Born in Fults, 111., he walked the picket line in the 1961 was a resident of La Marque, Tex. N.Y". Harbor strike. Burial was in at the time of his death. Brother Val­ the Frederick Douglas Cemetery, SIU pensioner Melvin C. Dart, 62, entine joined the SIU in 1944 in the Staten Island, N.Y. Surviving is his succumbed to a hemorrhage in St. port of New Orleans sailing in the widow, Evelyn, Mary's Hospital, Green Bay,. Wise., engine department. Burial was in La \ Nov. 28. Born in Door County, Marque. Surviving is his widow, SIU pensioner Edmond L. Cain, Wise., he was a resident of Sturgeon Mamie. Jr., 48, died Mar. 1. Born in York, Bay, Wise, at the time of his death. Pa., he was a resident of Essex, Md. Brother Dart joined the SlU-affili- SIU pensioner Adolfo Capote, 72, at the time of his death. Brother Cain ated IBU in the port of Detroit in passed away Dec. 29. Born in Key joined the Union in 1944 in the port 1962 sailing as a tug piledriver for West, Fla., he was a resident of of Norfolk sailing in the deck de­ the Luedtke Engineering Co. of Tampa when he died. Brother Ca­ partment. He was an Army veteran. Frankfort, Mich, from 1950 to pote joined the SIU in 1939 in the Surviving are his widow, Ann Ruth;' 1972. Interment was in St. Joseph's port of Tampa sailing in the steward his father, Edmond L. Cain, Sr. of Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay. Surviving department for Qities Service. Sur­ Baltimore; a son, Patrick and three are his widow. Pearl and two sons, viving is his widow, Thelma. daughters, Kathy, Naomi and Dawn. Reginald and Cleyon. .

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With smoke billowing and flags flying, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee travels dov/n the great river. "The Mississippi is well worth reading in the world). In that book. Twain described many was no interest in it and hence no exploration. about. It is not a commonplace river, but on colorful accounts of the Mississippi and his ex­ Even deSoto was not looking for a river when he the contrary is in all ways remarkable. Con­ periences on it. Today it can be used as a '^semi- found it, and evidently neither he nor his men sidering the Missouri its main branch, it is factual" historical guide to the great river. valued the discovery. the longest river in the world—4,300 miles. It The Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto was the In 1673 the. French explorers Joliet and seerns safe to say that it is also the crookedest first white man to see the Mississippi, in 1541, Marquette set out from Canada with an expedi­ river in the world, since in one part of its Twain points out in his book. But deSoto did not tion. They went by way of the Great Lakes, down journey it uses up 1,300 miles to cover the really explore it. He died and was buried in it by through Green Bay, Wise, and reached the banks same ground that the crow would fly over his priests and soldiers. of the Mississippi. Traveling down the Mississippi in 675." . —Mark Twain Obviously the account of the discovery by they passed the mouth of the Ohio, and reached deSoto's men who returned home did not stir any the mouth of the Arkansas, according to Twain. Mark Twain wrote that paragraph as the open­ excitement, for almost 130 years passed before This renewed interest in the Mississippi after ing to his book "Life On the Mississippi" over a another white man was to see the river. 130 years apparently was due to the belief in that century ago (before the source of the Nile had Although the white settlers along^ the Atlantic day that the Mississippi emptied into the Gulf of been discovered revealing it as the longest river coasts had heard of a great river to the west, there California, and thereby provided a short cut from Canada to China. Previously the river was thought to have em.ptied into the Atlantic. After Joliet and Marquette reached the mouth of the Arkansas, they came to believe that the Mississippi did not empty into the Gulf of Cali­ fornia or the Atlantic, but into the Gulf of Mexico. They returned to Canada with their news. Almost simultaneous with the exploration of Joliet and Marquette was the one of LaSalle, sail­ ing in the name of Louis XIV. After numerous' delays and misfortunes, LaSalle and his men set out in the dead of winter in 1681. They started down the Illinois and at the Mississippi they turned southward. They went past the mouth of the Missouri and the Ohio, and reached the mouth of the Arkansas. In February, 1682, at a point which was to become the future town of Napoleon, Ark., LaSalle raised a cross with the arms of France on it, right on the banks of the Mississippi. Joliet and Marquette's expedition ended on that same spot, and when dcSoto first sighted the river (over a eentury and a quarter earlier) he sighted it from there also, Twain notes. From that point LaSalle • ^". :• was able to see the river bmpty into the Giilf 6f Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto discovered the Mississippi in 1541. Continued on Page 29

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Sternwheeler City of l^emphis paddles down the river, circa 1870. Continued from Page 28 Mexico, and he proved conclusively what Joliet and Marquette had earlier theorized. It was not until the beginning of the 19th cen­ tury however that the river became a vehicle for anything even remotely resembling- a regular commerce. Here's how Mark Twain describes the first real transportation on the river, and the type of men working on it: "The river's earliest commerce was in great barges—keelboats, broadhorns. They floated and sailed from the upper rivers to New Orleans, changed cargoes there, and were tediously warped and poled back by hand. A voyage down and back sometimes occupied nine months." "In time this commerce increased until it gave employment to hordes of rough and hardy men; rude, uneducated, brave, suffer­ ing terrific hardships with sailorlike stoicism; . heavy drinkers, coarse frolickers in moral sties like the Natchez-under-the-hill of that day, heavy fighters, reckless fellows, every one .. . yet, in the main, honest, trustworthy, Marquette and Joliet exploring the river in 1673. faithful to promises and duty, and often time), and the towing fleets took away much of picturesquely magnanimous." the freight business by taking more loads at much Before long the steamboat made its appear­ less expense. ance. For the first decade or two the keel- The Mississippi itself has always been an im­ boats were used for downstream business to New mensely wide, fast-flowing river with numerous Orleans, while the steamboats carried cargo up­ snags, stumps, blind reefs and sandbars. And it's stream. But after some time the steamboats always had an incredible shifting channel, which increased so much (in number and speed) that re-located cities, changed boundaries and in gen­ they took over the entire commerce. Keelboating eral created "geographic chaos." died, and the keelboatman became a deckhand, For example, in Twain's day, at Hard Times, or a mate or pilot on the steamer. La. the river was two miles west of the region it In a colorful description by Twain, he tells of once occupied, so that the original site of that the type of boat which revolutionized water travel town was not in Louisiana, but on the other side and commerce on the river: of the river in the State of Mississippi. "She is long and sharp and trim and pretty; Just as hard to believe is the fact that almost all she has two, tall fancy-topped chimneys, with of the 1,300 miles of the Mississippi which LaSalle a gilded device of some kind swung between sailed down in 1682 was solid ground 200 years them; a fanciful pilothouse, all glass and later. The river flowed to the right in some places, 'gingerbread,' perched on top of the 'texas' and to the left in others. Twain tells us. deck behind them; the paddle-boxes are It has been over 400 years since deSoto set gorgeous with a picture or with gilded rays eyes on this remarkable river which flows the above the boat's name; the boiler deck, the length of this nation from the Great Lakes down hurricane deck and the texas deck are fenced into the Gulf of Mexico. Since that time it has and ornamented with clean white railings; provided the American people with a means of there is a flag gallantly flying from the jack- transportation (for cargo and passengers), a staff. capricious, forceful body of water which some- Some 60 years after steamboating began on times plays havoc with surrounding towns and the Mississippi, and about 30 years after its peak, countryside and a subject for seamen, authors and it had died off considerably. The railroads killed storytellers to pursue for as long as men inhabit steamboat passenger traffic (taking much less this country'. The legendary Mark Twain on the deck of a ship. May 1974 Page 29 S • ''' •« >'»• ^^trr #•• •*» <• J4W «»WC*^ UW V»'

In All Departments Upgrading - Key to Future

Education is a never-ending process. est rating within his department, if he A group of engine department Seafarers take advantage of one of the many We are always learning, whether it be wishes. courses offered at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center at the Lundeberg School through the informal route of the in Piney Point, Md. Here, as part of a course in welding, bracing and cutting. "school of hard knocks," or through the Today's world is so technically oriented, with a computer for almost Instructor Charlie Nalen (third from left) demonstrates proper way to light-off more formal avenue of a classroom set­ acetylene torch. ting. Higher education is a great plus any task, that a man working in the factor for anyone wishing to advance engine department must be on top of to counteract an emergency situation. Seafarer Bellinger was the 19th Up- himself within hisxhosen profession or the situation at all times in order to For the AB, the Lundeberg School grader to receive his diploma throu^ who desires simply to enrich his life by perform his job competently. This ap­ is developing curriculum in addition to the Lundeberg School program. Just experiencing as many learning situa­ plies not only to the QMED's, but to the its established coiu-se of study that before entering the GED program. tions as possible. wipers, who receive their training in would enable an AB candidate to take Brother Bellinger had received his full The Harry Lundeberg School has the Lundeberg School's entry-rating over the helm of a ship under simulated 'A' book through the Union's 'A' Se­ committed itself to providing Seafarers program. conditions. This will prepare him to niority Upgrading program. in the maritime industry with the knowl­ For this reason, the Lundeberg competently man the helm of any vessel Education is the key to a more edge of modem approaches to shipping School is in the process of constructing afloat. qualified work force within the maritime industry as well as the SIU's foot inside and keeping them up to date on inno­ a console simulator in order to support Those persons upgrading to Third vations within the deck, engine and the QMED courses and expose the the door in obtaining more and better Cook or other positions within the contracts. And, the Harry Lundeberg steward departments; The Lundeberg candidate to all phases of the console Steward Department will be facing new School is committed to giving each and he might encounter aboard ship. The School of Seamanship is the door to the technology such as radar ovens. In the future. every Seafarer the opportunity to up­ console will teach the student "how to Lundeberg Upgrading program, stu­ grade himself and advance to Ae high­ hanidle a modem engine room and how dents learn how to mn the galley aboard ship efficiently as well as tastefully. Upgrading not only extends into the Lifeboat Course ^ lerifr vocational department of the Lunde­ Any Seabirer wishing to take berg School, but the academic depart­ the Lifeboat course while upgrad­ ,A Dicssi I^'ngtnc fafMurine Dies^ei Bn^nenrs win

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Delayed Benefits r The followii^ members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Dennisop, E. F .. 234-60-8752 UIW Benson, G .. 381-54-7943 A&G VKo, F. .. 134-14-9223 A&G Jeanty,^1...... a'. .. 084-48-4142 UIW Puce,S...... 460-58-8037 A&G Crahtree, R. 268-36-3740 UIW Kauffer, C UIW Ortiz, A. .. 095-18-6193 A&G Williams, S UIW Williamson, V. A&G Quinnonez, M. . . 088-40-2559 UIW Diaz, A..." A&G Rice, J. UIW Seafarer Howard Ring, Jr. catches up on the latest developments in the im­ Renski, J. A&G portant oil import quota bill as reported in the LOG when the Sea-Land Sheldrake, P. . — A&G McLean (Sea-land Service) arrived in the port of New York after a run to Reed, A . 031-07-1871 IBU Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. Able Searnan Ring, who is a regular supporter Murray, M...... ,. ..264-88-3708 A&G ^of SPAD, said: "Our political activities are essential to our job security. SPAD Southard, R. : °382-20-74i:8 A&G 'made the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 possible, and SPAD will mean more Youi^j yVt .. 212-20-6272 A&G ships and cargo which means more jobs for all of us in the SlU."

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2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; Deck Department Upgrading 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of Qoartcrmaster satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; Able-Seaman—12__ months—any waters 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Must be at least 19 years of age. Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion vision). from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to the Cook and Baker Training Program. take the four week course.) Chief Steward Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. seniority in the union or; 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of vision). satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and 3. Have 36 months sealtime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or, Lifeboatman 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. Engine Upgrading 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses Program. no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have I normal color vision). I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and UPGRADING APPLICATION have thfte months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months I I seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Name. •Age. I (Last) (First) (Middle) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) I I Address. 1. No r^uirements.^ I (Street) Electrician, Reoperation, Pumpman, Deck Engiiieer, -Telephone. Jnnior Engineer, Machinist or Boilennaker— (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code) (who holds only a wiper endorsement) Book Number. Seniority. ' ',i.. Be able to, pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more j Port and Date Issued. ' than 20/ICK)—26/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color I Social Security #. -Ratings Now Held. vision). 2. Have six monthsjseatime in engine department as wiper. j HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, I Dates Available For Training ^^ I Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— II Am Interested In: (yriio holds an engine rating such as FOWT) DECK ENGINE STEWARD 1. No requirements. • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook QMED—any rating • AB Unlimited • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker • Quartermaster • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook 1. Must have rating (or successfully .passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ • Lifeboatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, • Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. • Boilermaker • Welder 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ • LNG-LPG tion of the" following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine ! RECORD OF SEATIME —^ (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ Mechanic. ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) Welding RATING DATE OF DATE OF 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE LNG/LPG Piogiam 1. P-nginft personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating.

I Steward Upgrading I Assistant Cook I PORT -DATE. 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. I 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and [ SIGNATURE- show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum I RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: of three months seatime. 1 LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, Cook and Baker I PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 12 months seatime as Third Cook or;

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