Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America

Vol. VIII. NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. MAY 31. 1946 No. 22 Attention Maritime Unions: Defeat The Coast Guard Now! Seafarers Won't Gross Representative William A. Pittinger of Minnesota has introduced a bill in the House (H. R. 154) that will defeat the President's Reorganization Plan No. 3 which would Picketlines, CIO Maritime put the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation per­ manently under the Coast Guard. The Bill is now before the House Committee on Ex­ Unity Committee Is Told ecutive Expenditures. NEW YORK, May 28—The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & If the resolution is not passed by both Houses of Gulf District, will respect the picket lines of the Committee for Maritime Congress within 45 days, the merchant marine will be Unity, but will sail contracted ships provided members do not have to cross handed over to the Coast Guard lock, stock and barrel. any picket lines to do so. This information was passed out on May 28 to the The Brass will then sit in kangeroo-court judgment pf Committee for Maritime Unity, composed of five CIO Unions and one inde- seamen at every turn. ' — — 4 pendent, and to all of the ship To defeat the Coast Guard grab for power, members THE VOTING BEGINS operators with which the SIU is of all maritime unions should immediately write or wire contracted in letters from SIU their congressmen to support passage of H. R. 154. Secretary-Treasurer John Hawk. The SIU, Hawk also said, will Seamen must act now to free themselves from mili­ not sail any struck ships which tary shackles! are reallocated. The statement of policy was made in view of the projected strike action which the Commit­ SlU Protests Transfer tee for Maritime Unity has called for June 15. Of Marine Bureau To C. G. COMPOSITION The Committee is composed of A request for a public hearing and a review of the the American Communications Association, CIO; the Inland plan to put the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Naviga­ Boatmen's Union, CIO; the In­ tion under Coast Guard jurisdiction was transmitted to ternational Longshoremen's and President Truman in a letter sent out May 28 by SlU Warehousemen's Union, CIO; Vice President John Hawk. the National Maritime Union, The President submitted an ex­ CIO and the National Union of ecutive order to Congress last SIU Streamliiiss Marine Cooks and Stewards, week to make permanent under CIO. the Coast Guard the functions of In his letter to the CMU, Hawk the Bureau. Prior to the war Apparatus For said the policy of not crossing the Bureau had operated under picket lines was traditional with the Department of Commerce. Future Action the Union, and would be carried The executive order comes with­ Scene in New York Hall as balloting on referendum on changes out in every instance, "despite in the scope of the President's The Seafarers are preparing in Union Constitution and Shipping Rules gets under way. Voting the instances prior to and during Reorganization Bill, as passed by for the struggles ahead—regard­ will sontinue until June 26, HAVE YOU VOTED YET? the war when the SIU was con­ Congress recently. less of what they may be. The demned for strike action to en­ Hawk's letter expressed sur­ membership went on record at force its contracts and improve prise at the action of the Presi­ the last meeting to instruct the 'Draft Strikers', Truman Asks wages and working conditions by dent' in putting the executive or­ organizing staff of the union to member unions of the Commit­ der before Congress without "streamline the union apparatus tee for Maritime Unity." holding public hearings where so that it can be changed from In New Strikebreaking Move normal operation to the point NO PRECEDENT interested parties and organiza­ WASHINGTON—In a message the President requested would where it can be turned over night tions could express their opinions. which went far beyond the wild­ provide him with powers which One specific instance, to which to one of either strike action or Hawk has written to the Presi­ est expectations of the industrial­ no previous Chief Executive has Hawk had reference was the oc­ whatever type of action that may dent on several previous occa­ ists, President Truman on Satur­ ever enjoyed. casion of the major bonus strike be necessary to preserve the life sions, requesting a public hear­ day asked Congress for emer­ of the SIU in 1941. At that time and welfare of our Union." He made it clear that the mea­ ing on the matter. gency powers which will, if en­ sure which he advocated was of the headquarters of the NMU Each time his letters were In an open discussion it was acted into law, pave the way for temporary nature and should last and MFOW went on record to passed on to the Bureau of the pointed out. that the Seafarens a return to the days when labor for only six months, after the deem this a bum beef and to man Budget, which has no real say is going to be in for what may had to beg for the crumbs of its official end of the war, never­ ships which the SIU had operated in the matter, but operates by be the most critical time of the existence. theless, he followed this up with and struck. directive from the President, pur­ Union's life. Further, that re­ The restrictive measures which the proposal that the whole sub­ Then Hawk demanded that no suant to Congressional approval. gardless of what we would like he requested were no doubt the ject of labor relations should be picket lines be established at to see happen—it must be pre­ deciding factor in forcing the studied afresh, and that long docks where only SIU contracted OLD FIGHT pared to take the offensive if the striking railroad workers to set­ range legislation which will re­ ships are concerned. The opposition of the Seafar­ shipowners or finky government tle the strike on the President's duce labor's need to .strike should Provisions to make this step ers to placing the Bureau under bureaus have any ideas or plans original terms. be recommended. unnecessary and out of order about giving the Seafarers a bad the Coast Guard is well known. The President stated that the were taken by Hawk in a letter time. Mr. Truman appeared before a The SIU has carried the ball in joint session of the Senate and emergency powers for which he to the ship operators, in which Organizational Director Paul opposition to the Coast Guard for the House of Representatives, asked would be invoked, "In such Hawk told the companies they Hall, who has been working in some time. Recently, Hawk ap­ and his speech was marked by situations where the President must arrange tnat all vessels op­ pealed to other maritime unions conjunction with Earl Sheppard, great applause. Such ovations has requested men either to re­ erated by them are not berthed to present a united front oppos­ Atlantic Coast Co-Ordinator, Cal have not been accorded Mr. Tru­ main at work, or to return to at any pier where the unions oii ing the action which would place Tanner and Lindsey Williams, man in his previous appearances work and where such request is strike have one or more strike­ brass hats permanently over sea­ field representatives, on these before Congress to request the ignored." bound vessels and picket lines plans for the past week announ- men. Some answered, pledging passage of liberal legislation. In such cases he asked for au- established. (Continued ott Page 4) (Conthmed on Page 4) The emergency powers which (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 4)

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Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 31, 1846

SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated vHth the American federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnovef 2-2784 t 1 » HARRY LUNDEBERG ------President lOJ Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JoMM HAWK Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York Gty

Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Again, And Again Any one who has ever trusted the so-called "friends of labor" got a rude shock this past weekend. Elected with support of a large segment of labor, and having labor backing in the carrying out of his domestic and foreign program, Harry S. Truman bit the hand that fed him, and showed himself to be a front man for reac­ tionary big business. "Friend" Harry obviously had no thought in his mind other than to coerce labor, and to intimidate labor leaders. No other reasons can be given for the authority, which the President wants, to draft striking workers into the armed services of the United States; to deprive workers of their seniority rights if they strike, without good cause, against the government; and to prevent union leaders from encouraging or inciting members of the union to strike or remain on strike. Restrictive measures such as these are not proposed Hospital Patients by people who believe in a free and independent labor When entering the hospital movement. notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and It is not an easy thing to write harsh words about the the number of your ward. President of the United States. The very nature of his office makes it difficult to evaluate him in common terms. ^ Stateii Island Hospital But one must be named for what one is—no matter how i You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten big the office may be. Island Hospital at the follow­ Harry Truman today stands condemned before the ing times: American people. Men Now In The Marine Hospitals TuoEday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m, (on 5th and 6th floors) He stands condemned because he has yielded to the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging (on 3rd and 4th floors.) "pressure put upon him by the press, owned by big business heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ and a willing servant of the most reactionary aspects of Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. ing to them. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) our economic life. GALVESTON HOSPITAL JOHN STEBIN He accepted the support of labor; he was elected as HOLLOMAN DONALD LE BOAEF a servant of the people. He proved false to his supporters, G. JANAVARIS R. V. JONES X X X R. A. CENTRIC and to his people. TROMBLEY SAN JUAN HOSPITAL 4. X Mr. Truman is also guilty of playing around with HAYES (SUP) R. GAUTIER BRIGHTON HOSPITAL the truth when he says that, "This particular crisis has WALZAK P. PAGAN A. CHASE been brought about by the obstinate arrogance of two WILLIAMS B. DEL VALLE T. DINEEN MORRISSONS P. PEDROSA L. BRIAND men." DYKES T. C. LOCKWOOD V. ALEXANDER The readiness with which the railroad workers left CLARK J. VANDESSPPOOLL H. STONE their jobs, and the reluctance with which they returned to RIENZE (SUP) XXX T. FORTIN them when their just demands were not met, proves that STINTS STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL T. R. BOURQUE they were heart and soul behind the actions of their leaders. WITT V. PAINTER R. FRENCH BANTA R. M. BROWN L. W. GRAY Attempts to split workers from their leaders is a WILLIAMSON (SUP) R. L. OLIVERA A. VOLODKEVICIUS favorite trick of those who would enslave labor. VAN AIKIN AL LONGUIDES E. JOHNSTON WITJJS H. C. HE^RY G. PHINNEY, JR. The responsibility for what occurred rests entirely BUCKNELL (SUP) W. G. H. BAUSE H. GILLAN with the President. He could have brought pressure to i » & R. G. MOSSELLER H. W. PORTER J. COXWELI, bear on the owners of the railroads so that they would NEPONSIT HOSPITAL W. B. MUIR S. F. PUZZO E. VON TESMAR M. J. GODBOUT have bargained fairly on the issues. Mr. Truman chose J. HANLEY P. CORTES L. KAY .the easy way out. P. CARALINUAVO B. BRYDER JOHN DALY - HANS O. HANSON , The working rules which the railroad workers wanted J. SPAULDING W. W. McCLURE STEVE SCHIAVONE changed are inhuman. The changes which they advo­ J. S. CAMPBELL L. L. MOODY PAUL CARTHCART I cated are basic, and are standard in other industries. These E. CARRILLO L. R. BORJA E. B. HOLMES S. KELLEY X %. rules will not be changed now, and Mr. Truman gave the G. H. STEVENSON I. FLAHERTY operators another year to think up reasons why the work­ ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL S. SCHOFIELD D. MCDONALD C. G. SMITH ing rules should not then be changed. T. E. LEE R. FRENCH The railroad workers will not soon forget the author i, % X, G. L. PERRY F. HOHENBERGER BALTIMORE HOSPITAL G. KUBIK XXX i, of their continued bad working conditions. Organized AMIEL MITCHKE L. A. HORNGY . MOBILE HOSPITAL labor must not forget that the friends of labor are too LOUIS SMITH H: NIELSON W. CURRY : -often the servants of the bosses. ROBERT SMITH J. L. JONES . • S. JOYNER

• " \ ' • Vr-, ' ' J Friday, May 31, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three On The Ball Voting Continues SlU Maintains Lead in Isthmian On Constitution And Shipping Rules Elections; Final Victory Will The referendum balloting on amendments to the Seafarers In­ ternational Union Constitution, See Drive in Other Fieids and changes to the shipping rules, continups in full swing. By EARL SHEPPARD fewer jobs for its over-inflated years, and couldn't get enough From all ports comprising the membership on a per capita basis. pledge cards to petition for an Voting within the Isthmian Atlantic and Gulf Districts, re­ Proof that the SIU provides election. Fleet passed the three-quarters ports are being received which more jobs for it's members lies in mark this week with the SIU FUTURE EXPANSION indicate that all members of the the speed with which jobs on holding it's commanding lead Today, with the inclusion of SIU possible are taking advan­ the dispatching boards in all over the opposition and company many trained men who acquired tage of their right to vote on ports are turned over. vote. Through their ballots, Isth­ their training through actual ex­ changes in their constitution and mian seamen are decisively ex- Compared to members in some perience, the SIU is much strong­ the shipping rules by which they 'r pressing their preference. The other maritime unions. Seafarers er than at any time in the Union's ship. l- full representation and beef set­ have little of their time wasted history. These men are ready The proposed amendments to tling, militancy, and non-political waiting for jobs to turn up on the and able at the conclusion of the the constitution and shipping democracy of the Seafarers In­ board. This is due mainly to SIU Isthmian voting to move into rules were drawn up by the re­ ternational Union is what they farsightedness during the war the many fields within tlie ma­ cent Atlantic and Gulf Districts want. period in not being dollar hungry, rine industry which are today Agents Conference and include and not taking into membership This Seafarer is casting his Isthmian seamen who have sail­ unorganized or only partially or­ recommendations to change the a lot more seamen than could be vote, his own personal opinion, ed the ships of that company for ganized. That's the job which lies present probationary and trip absorbed on peacetime jobs. on the proposed changes in the any length of time have certainly ahead. card system and also change the Union Constitution and the Ship­ seen how the chiseling tactics of DOLLAR HUNGRY Several large and medium-sized sea service requirement of candi­ ping Rules—and proves himself dates for Agent or Joint Ptrol- the company and their anti- This was not the case with tanker companies remain unor­ ganized, and offer a fertile field a good Union man. HAVE YOU man. Union activities cost the seamen some other maritime unions, VOTED YET? plenty of cabbage when com­ which grabbed all the dough they for expansion. Their ships have These recommendations were pared to the wages and conditions could manage to mulct from pros­ sailed the seas too long without approved by coastwise member­ prevailing aboard SlU-contracted pective members without regard the benefits of union organiza­ ship meetings, and are now being ships. to whether they could provide tion, and with the expending of The Sea Stallion offered to the membership to ac­ These men have been through jobs for llieiu after the war or not. some time and energy the job cept or refuse in keeping with can be accomplished in short the democratic principles upon the fire, learned the score, and These outfits were dollar hun­ order. which the Seafarers International know what they want now in gry, and not in the least interest­ Goes Seafarers Many tugs and towboats, both Union has been built. the way of a union to fully rep­ ed in providing for their mem­ inland* and coastal, need union­ According to reports sent to resent them at all times. bers future welfare. The voting period which start­ izing as their seamen are among Log office. Isthmian ships or­ These same Isthmian seamen ed on May 22 will extend through As a result of this, winning ganizer C. M. Charnes, with the have had ample opportunity to the poorest paid in the industry. June 26. Isthmian means that the SIU will On the Great Lakes and the large cooperation of a few crewmem- .see the Seafarers in action, read no\v have the balance of power. bers aboard the Sea Stallion, and compare SIU contracts, and navigable rivers there are many This places the Seafarers in the freighters, ferries, tugs, towboats really did a yeoman job in or­ find out how superior SIU con­ most powerful position in the and barges which need organiz­ ganizing that vessel. ditions are to their own. marine industry. ing, and can be organized with Coal Operators They've also had the chance Results of the election held at Another effect of the Isthmian little effort. to see the opposition in operation Savannah, on May 4th, bore this victory will be the additional With the unionization of these out v/hen the SIU secured 51 — especially their goon squads prestige that the SIU will achieve ships, and the continuous need percent certain votes, with a few Are Indicted and price-tag unionism — read as a result. Everyone likes a for consolidation and solidifica­ doubtful out of the 39 total— some of their contracts, and see winner, and that holds true tion of deep sea vessels, the pat­ which could bring the SIU total how much inferior they actually For Conspiracy especially when the odds encoun­ tern for the future is clearly be­ above 60 percent—this on a ship are to SIU contracts. tered are tough. Certainly, no fore the Seafarers. These outfits which the NMU had openly brag­ While the nation's daily press SIU THEIR CHOICE one can claim that it was a cinch need I organizing, and the SIU is ged that they would take by a seethed with fury over the coal On the basis of their observa­ to organize Isthmian when the the Union that can and will do big majority! strike, less than a handful of NMU tried for more than five the job. tions, unorganized Isthmian men An organizer for the NMU, papers in the entire country have made their choice. Although Martin by name, boarded the could find space for a federal in­ the actual counting of the votes Stallion from a tug at Savannah, does not take place until the last issuing free NMU shirts to any­ dictment charging 13 soft coal Isthmian ship has voted, accu­ Staff Officers Assn Opens Drive one who would accept them and corporations with violations of rate estimates of the crewmem- trying to get the crew to pose for the anti-trust laws. bers and observers show that a picture. However, only a few Handed down in Boston, the their top-heavy choice is the SIU. To Unionize East Coast Pursers men responded, and they were The final push on the Isthmian indictment accused the coal firms By TOM HILL NMU book members. organizing drive requires con­ of "conspiring to fix arbitrary Charnes stated that, while the and noncompetitive prices and tinuation of the SIU's all-out ef­ The time has come when Pur­ have supported you these many Stallion was at sea, they had re­ to monopolize the sale and dis­ fort. Crews on all SIU ships sers must choose for themselves months. ceived a couple of cables from tribution of coal within the should continue to contact Isth­ a bargaining agent to represent We have recently opened an the NMU in which that outfit Greater Boston area." Asst. Atty. mian ships in any and all ports. them. There are two organiza­ office for you here in New York, claimed to be winning the Isth­ Gen. Wendell Berge said that the Isthmian men who have taken tions to choose from: It is located at 21 Bridge Street, mian election. With the Sea­ out books in the Seafarers should effect of the conspiracy was "to 1. THE AMERICAN MER­ Room 508. The Phone is BOwling farers securing 75 percent of the remain on Isthmian, and show eliminate all competition as to CHANT MARINE STAFF Green 9-5245. Come in and talk total vote, this wild claim was price, customers and tonnage on Isthmian newcomers what the it over with us. OFFICERS' ASSN. (affili­ really a laugh. soft coal" consumed in the area. actual score is. ated with the SIU (AFL), Even though the election is al­ which is strictly a Pursers' most over, keep talking Isth­ organization. mian, keep sailing Isthmian, and 2. The NMl^ (CIO) which IRONING IT OUT keep thinking Isthmian until the handles only unlicensed per­ contract is signed. That's the sonnel. way the SIU will keep Isthmian We, the Staff Officers' Assn., strong for the Union, and make are certified by the NLRB as the the company sign an agreement exclusive bargaining agent for as good as or better than other Pursers on the west coast. SIU contracts. Through the efforts of our Asso­ BALANCE OF POWER ciation, for the first time over­ Winning the Isthmian election time payments were provided for means much more than bringing in our collective agreements. the largest unorganized cargo The NMU at one time attempt­ carrying company into the Sea­ ed to represent Pursers, but after farers' family. It definitely means so many false promises, which that the balance of power in the were never fulfilled, the Pursers marine industry will rest with withdrew and planned an or­ the SIU. ganization of their own. Pursers Today, with the exception of on the west coast and east coast better wages and conditions, there who have been sailing a number is actually little difference be­ of years are credited with set­ tween the SIU and other mari­ ting up the AMMSOA. Through time unions as far as total num­ their continuous efforts and fore­ sight the present standards of the ber of jobs for the members is Officials of New York Branch are shown al Iheir regular weekly meeting, at which time they concerned. Possibly, one other AMMSOA have been attained. iron out any difficulties that may come up. Unfortunately, the camera was unable to focus on all union has a larger membership. We now have a membership of But it doesn't have more jobs more than 1800 pursers. We ask present at this meeting and some are either left out or indistinct. Those visible are, left to right: available. In fact, it has niiich you to support these fellows- who Jimmy Sheehsn, Howard Guinier, Paul Hall, Ray Gonzales, Salvador CoUs, and Jimmy PurceU. Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 31, 1946 Seafarers Will Always Respect Picketline, Unity Committee Teld (Continued from Page 1) unions. Further, the SIU will stiuck by the Strike Coordina­ X On the Pacific Coast, the let- not sail any struck ships which tion Comnjittee. It will not man f lers said, the SIU, A. & G, Di.s- may be reallocated during the ships picketed by the maritime trict, will man such ships as have strike to companies with which unions or the International Long­ been declared "free" by the it has contracts. shoremen's & Warehousemen's Strike Coordination Committee, "However, the SIU member­ Union, except ships docked at QUESTION:—What is the dish that you like and aU ships docked at piers ship has not voted for strike ac­ piers where International Long­ to prepare? where International Longshore- tion; as a consequence, it will not shoremen Association — AFL - men's Association—AFL members participate in this strike, if and members regularly work and —^regularly work and where con when it is called. where contracts now exist. tracts now exist. "Tlierefore, ships operated by "In order to avoid confusion R. C. HALLMAN. Steward: Following is Hawk's letter to all companies under contract to suggest that you notify your No question about it, steak is the Conmiittee for Maritime SIU, A. & G. District will not be Agents in all ports." the favorite. I like to prepare Umty, which quotes the letter to affected provided: I believe that the foregoing it, and the men like to eat it. It's the ship operators in full: "1. That the companies ar­ statement of policy and the one food that the men can't seem range that all vessels operated by quoted letter to the operators May 28, 1946 to get enough of. Steak goes well them are not berthed at any pier speak clearly of the intentions of with anything. I like to serve it Mr. Joseph Curran, Chairman when the unions on strike have the SIU, A. & G. District. We Committee for Maritime Unity with potatoes and green peas, one or more strike-bound vessels now request a statement of the and that makes a meal fit for a 604 Montgomery Street and picket lines established. This position of the Committee for San Francisco 11, Calif. king. Seafarers are now used policy to apply to vessels that Maritime Unity on this policy, so to good food, and any Steward Dear Sir: are in any Atlantic or Gulf Coast that our actions may be governed who can't furnish good food finds In line with the traditional port. accordingly. himself on the carpel mighty policy of the Seafarers Interna­ "2. On the Pacific Coast the JOHN HA-WK, quick. On the other hand, they tional Union of North America, I SIU, A. & G. District, will man Secretary-Treasurer, appreciate fine meals, and they should like to advise you that such ships as have been declared Seafarers Intl. Union will cooperate with the Steward the SIU of N. A. Atlantic & Gulf 'free,' i.e., troop ships, relief ships of North America if he does his best. District, will respect any picket and other ships declared non- A. & G. District. lines established in front of ships to which your affiliate unions are contracted in the event of strike action to improve then' SIU Protests Transfer contracts and will not sail any W, C. VANDERSALL, Steward: struck ships which may be real­ A Steward who serves breaded located during the strike. Of Marine Bureau To G.G. pork chops is a popular man on This policy will be carried out the ships I've sailed on. I don't in every instance, despite the in­ ing, we were not advised that know what it is, but every time stances prior to and during the (Continued from Page 1) such a hearing would not be held serve breaded pork chops, the war when the SIU was con­ their support; others did not and we deemed it almost in­ men eat so many that I think it's demned publicly by certain mem­ even answer. credible that summary action going to come out their ears. ber unions of the Committee on Hawk's letter to the President would be taken by the Office of Pork has to be prepared well, or Maritime Unity for SIU strike follows: the President without consulting else it tastes like an old shoe. I action to enforce its contracts May 28, 1946 further the views of the Maritime guess I know how to make it, and improve wages and working To The President of the Unions representing the great because they eat up every last condtions. United States number of men who have ren­ chop, and then they tell me how The SIU, A. & G. District in White House dered such valiant service to the good it all was. If you like food, laying down this concrete policy Washington, D. C. Government during the war. it is easier to prepare; you sort in regard to the projected strike Dear Mr. President: of have your heart in it. action, in turn demands that no Accordingly, we were some­ We wrote a letter to you under picket lines be established at what shocked, to put it mildly, date of January 14th, 1946, ex­ docks where only SIU, A. & G. when we were advised that Part pressing our position on the sub­ District contracted ships are con­ 1 of Re-organization Plan No. 3 ject of the transfer of the func­ cerned. of 1946 had in fact been submit­ tions of the United States Ship­ Officials of your member un­ ted to the Congress on May 16th, ping Commissioner and of the ions in various ports stated that 1946. We were not advised in Bureau of Marine Inspection and picket lines would be thrown up advance of the intention of the Navigation to the United States in front of SIU Halls and SIU, Bureau of the Budget to submit Coast Guard, For your conven­ R. R. MOE, Baker: A. & G. District contracted ships such a plan, nor were we official­ ience, we attach a copy of this My favorite dish is lemon me­ in the event your demands are ly informed that the plan had ringue pie, you know, what the not met and strike action results. letter, identifying same as "Ex­ been submitted. hibit 1." men call "lemon syringe." It tops I should like to call your atten­ The law permitting the Presi­ off a meal swell, and it seems to tion to the fact that members of This letter apparently never dent to submit plans of re-organi­ suit everybody. Very few men ilie SIU, A. & G. District while came to your personal attention zation is somewhat unusual in ever turn down a helping of good respecting valid picket lines will and was referred to the Bureau that it limits the powers of Con­ lemon meringue pie. It takes a not tolerate picket lines contrary of the Budget division of the gress in passing upon the pro­ lot of patience to make a good to the policy outlined herein. Executive Office of the President, posed plans of re-organization. pie, but it's worth it in the long To carry out the letter as well because we received an answer {Continued on Page 14) run. Too often you meet men as the spirit of our picket line to this letter under date of Jan­ who say that they don't like policy we have written to all ship uary 25th, from this Department, lemon meringue pie. Usually, operators with whom we are un­ signed by Mr. F. J. Lawton, Ad­ that is because they haven't real­ der contract, advising them that ministrative Assistant. A copy SIU Prepares ly tasted a good one. I never we will not cross lines thrown up of this letter is attached and have any complaints, and I have in front of your contracted ships identified as "Exhibit 2." been baking a good long time. and will not man reallocated Not being familiar with the For Future ships. The letter asks them to routine of your office, we wrote (Continued from Page I) berth ships at piers where no our letter of March 8th, 1946 to ced, "We are rapidly rigging a struck ships are involved. the Bureau of the Budget, atten­ set-up that will guarantee that My letter to the operators con­ tion of Mr. F. J. Lawton. Copy the Seafarers will be able to use tracted to SIU, A. & G. District, of this letter is attached and its strength in any way neces­ L. ALLEN, Steward: follows: marked "Exhibit 3." In this let­ sary." My answer is steak every time. "Several of the CIO and inde­ ter we expanded upon our posi­ Brother Hall further reports You don't have to worry about pendent maritime unions which tion and requested that you, the that the membership should get preparing too little because you have contracts with the Pacific- President, arrange for a Public set for a tough brawl in the can always broil a few more American Steamship Owners As­ Hearing, so that the views of all near future. without any trouble. It snakes sociation and with various East parties concerned fcould be pre­ "We've been accused by our me feel good to see the way Coast ship operators have de­ sented and in that manner aid enemies from all sides," he stated, the men put away the steaks cided on a program for strike ac­ you in forming a final judgment. "with being a bunch of goons after 1 prepare them. Next to tion, to become effective on June In response to this last men­ and thugs. steak, I prefer to serve ice cream 15, 1946 to improve their present tioned letter of March 8th, 1946, "But at no time," emphasized and cake. Men have a sweet contracts. we received a letter dated March Brother Hall, "has our strength tooth, and good ice cream and "I should like to advise you 27th, from the Bureau of the been used in any way other than cake hits the spot with most men. that the Seafarers International Budget, signed by Mr. F. J. Law- to protect ourselves as a Union. When I have steak, and ice cream Union of North America, Atlantic ton. This letter is attached here­ We are prepared to do that now. and cake, en the same menu, & Gulf District, will respect to and marked "Exhibit 4." "The entire strength of our or­ then the men are really in for a picket lines that may be establish- Although none of the letters ganization is ready to fight and fine treat. ed during this particular strike in received from the Bureau of the to fight the hard way, if anyone iront of ships contracted to those Budget promised a Public Hear- should get ideas." J/^J-^J^T-r- A-r^rvFT^.- ' " ' t ' ' -'

Friday, May 31, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Freddie Stewart: AU-Aroimd Union Official

LMOST anyone who's ever shipped out of the New York Hall knows Freddie Santos. Freddie called a strike at B. A„ and the Consul made the Captain A Stewart. If they haven't come across him acting as secretary at a Branch put the man back on at full wages. meeting, they've gotten mail or luggage from him in the baggatge room. Or Back in 1936. Freddie and another oldtimer. Acting Patrolman Howard else, as Patrolman, he's paid them off aboard ship. Guinier, participated actively against the finky leaders of the old ISU. It was Brother Stewart is the SlU's all-around official. about that lime that they pulled a crew off a Bull Line ship at San Juan, Jack­ He should be. He's a charter member of the Union, and he had a long sonville and New Orleans before they got their beef settled. That was when record of militant collective bargaining action before the SIU came into being. Bull was laying men off on weekends in Puerto Rico to avoid paying them for Freddie recalls the days when seamen got $31 a month on some ships. He the time. Men were homesteading on the ships; they were afraid someone else remembers the time when his galley was rationed to one pound of coffee a would get their jobs if they got off. Unjust firing was a common occurrence. day. He asked for more because the men didn't get enough. He was promptly Freddie, Howard Guinier, Claude Fisher, William Hamilton and a few fired. others were instrumental in bringing the Stewards Department men into the One job action Freddie led was the occasion of a man being put on cenl- SIU. They've never regretted it. Times sure have changed since the Sea­ a-day wages because he missed the ship at Rio and joined it a day later at farers took over.

% % % ^HEN you received your wcopy of the Log in the mail, Freddie Stewart had a hand in sending it out. Your ship's min­ utes were received by Freddie Stewart, who saw that tJiey were prepared for presentation at meetings. When you got a mimeographed statement of some Union activity, it was Freddie Stewart who ran it off. Want to store some luggage at the Hall for a while? See Fred­ die Stewart. Mail? Freddie Stewart has it. For some of his activities, look at the piclures on this page.

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- -i REDDIE and Patrolman Howard Guinier VERYTHING happens here. This is the F talk over old times across the coffee pot E registration desk in the baggage room. which figured in the 1941 major bonus strike. This is where Freddie's grief comes in—in the The Union set up a canteen and Freddie kept form of baggage, mail, complaints, new ad­ the pot going all the time. His card shows dresses for the Log to be sent to and all of the that he worked 13 days straight, sleeping at other multitudinous items that come up. odd moments, to keep the strikers provision­ All day long they keep coming, except dur­ ed. The coffee pot's still ready for any similar ing the hour from noon to 1 p. m. when the situation. counter is closed for lunch.

pREDDIE Stewart runs off a I notice to the membership on the mimeograph machine in the baggage room. A girl cuts the stencils, and sometimes when he's rushed someone else will hcuidle the crank, but Fred­ die is responsible for the op­ eration—one of his many du­ ties. He's a tireless worker, and never complains.

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4?^ tAGGAGE is one of Freddie's big jobs. Here he hoists a valise ORTING the mail is a job Freddie welcomes: it gives him one ' up to the top of a riser. Some days Freddip handles a couple Sof the few opportunities of the day to sit down. This is a of thousand pounds of baggage, and all of it must be placed big job, loo, even for someone who's ben doing it for a long within easy reach for seamen about to make a pierhead jump. time. For one not familiar with it the task would be monu­ The assorted gear runs into some amazing articles: bar bells, mental. The loiters and packages come in from every port in banjos, guitars and other musical instruments; even bicycles. the world, from every state in the Union. They bear a collec­ "1 wonder sometimes wiiaf seamen plan to do with all of this tors' assortment of foreign stamps. Somedie around for months ; \ fruck." Freddie says, "but Shey always come back for it." before they're called for^ This is PO Box 1 for seamen. Friday. May 31. 1946 Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG 'Draft Strikers', Truman Asks In New Strikebreaking Move (Covthmed from Page 1) ney, president of the Brother­ hood of Railway Trainmen." thority to do these things: Following announcement of Authorize injunctive pro­ the end of the strike, engineers into the war, the SIU was able ceedings against any union and trainmen reluctantly return­ In June of 1941, the first Amer­ and confusionist by stating that leader forbidding him from en­ ed to work. Service was resumed ican ship was torpedoed. The the NMU wanted time to consider to increase the bonus pay for the couraging or inciting members within a short space of time, and Robin Line ship "Robin Moore," the proposition. Suez area. of the union to leave work or within 24 hours trains were run­ carrying both passengers and Curran wanted "time" when This was only a stepping stone io remain away from work. ning at close to a normal rate. cargo and manned by a 100 per­ American ships were being sunk —the SIU continued to fight for and American seamen dying. and get wage increases, gaining Deprive workers of their The news was received with cent SIU crew, was sunk by a German submarine in the South Time was what, the maritime for their membership the high­ seniority rights if they, without mixed emotions by the men whose Atlantic with part of the crew Commission wanted, time to fig= est pay and overtime rates in the good cause, strike against the strike was broken by Presiden­ landing in South Africa and the ure new ways to throttle seamen. industry. Government. Provide criminal tial action. penalties against employes and remainder in South America. On September 13, 1941, the A spokesman for Local 731 of BEST OF ALL union leaders who violate the The SIU responded immediate­ SIU, fed up with Maritime Com­ the trainmen said, "Troops are piiuvlsions of the act as si is ly and launched an all out fight mission stalling and evasion, took Our pioneer rank and file lead­ for fighting purposes only, and passed. for more adequate bonuses and action. Crews "hit the bricks" ers stayed on the job. Look not for railroad scabs." Authority to draft into the insurance protection. and picket lines were established. around your Union Halls today Others voiced the opinion, The SUP supported the strike and you will see them, they are armed service of the United Carrying the fight to Washing­ "Whitney says we're licked, but 100 percent. Rank and file NMU the men you have selected to States all workers who are on ton, the SIU forced an agreement our turn will come." members, fed up with the vacil­ represent yoU. strike against the Government. with the Maritime Commission Mr. Whitney's message to his lating position of their leadership, and the operators that any agree­ They stayed in the fight with PROPOSALS BLASTED men expressed his deep appre­ joined the SIU picketlines in de­ ment reached would be retroac­ both hands swinging until they ciation of the cooperation which fiance of Curran's "no strike" While Mr. Truman stated and tive to the signing on of any ships freed our union of the fakers and reiterated that his proposals were they extended to him, and ended edict. secured the wages, and condi­ with the hope "that the day will involved. The NMU leaders publicly not designed to cripple labor, re­ The Maritime Commission, tions we have today—the best come when democracy will reign labeled the strike "a bum beef" sponsible labor leaders immed­ caiTying out their role of finkery Union, highest" wages, finest con­ again in America and when labor and attempted to ship replace­ iately blasted the proposals as inherited from the old U. S. Ship­ ditions and the most loyal and "fascistic in nature" and asserted can assert its right without being ments aboard struck Alcoa ships union-conscious membership in shackled by government." ping Board, offered a proposal that the passage of this legisla­ that bonuses and insurance for the maritime industry. tion would "turn back the clock seamen would come under hull Movements have come and of progress and democracy." rate insurance thus giving the movements have gone and with The strike which Mr. Truman's shipowner-controlled Maritime them the leaders of those short­ action helped break was precipi­ GET THE LOG Commission full control of the lived spurts. The Maritime Fed­ tated by the refusal of the rail­ The Seafarers Log is your situation. eration of the Pacific, created road operators to bargain in good Union 'paper. Every member To accomplish this they held a with the good intention of unit­ faith on the subject of working has the right to have it mailed secret conference with the rep­ ing all maritime and allied work­ conditions. to his house, where he and resentatives of the licensed offi­ ers into an unbreakable front has At no time in his speech did his family can read it at their cers and then announced that vanished and is almost forgotten. the President castigate the own­ leisure. part of the industry was sewed This because the selfish in­ ers of the railroads, but he did If you haven't already done up. terests of opportunist individuals single out the union leaders for so, send your name and home and the Communist political "NO STRIKE" CURRAN attack when he referred to the address to the Log office. 51 clique were held in greater esteem at Weehawken, and were pre­ "obstinate arrogance of two men, Beaver Street. New York The SIU representatives turned than the interests of the mem­ vented from doing so by the Mr. Alvanley Johnston, president City, and have yourself added the proposal down flat but Joseph bership. militant picket lines. of the Brotherhood of Locomo­ to the mailing list. Curran, representing the NMU Who remembers Roy Hudson The Maritime Commission with tive Enigners, and Mr. A. F. Whit­ played the usual role of stooge or Harry Jackson? A decade ago all its resources was able to man they were so-called "great lead­ only three ships. The result of ers" of the seamen on the east the strike was that the operators and west coasts respectively, but Meet The Seafarers: ALFRED STEWART and the Maritime Commission today their name is known only were forced to bargain with the to a few communist cohorts be­ From messboy to Chief Stew­ SIU. cause of their betrayal of the ard is the success story of one of In October, less than thirty seamen. days after the first ship was the real SIU oldtimers. Born in "Who but a few grey-beards struck, the Maritime Commis­ Jamaica 56 years ago, Alfred can name the old fakers?" None Stewart always wanted to go to sion and the operators yelded and the bonus payments were —because they have been dis­ sea, but he didn't achieve his credited and pushed aside. ambition until 1910 when he was substantially increased. Even be­ 20 years old. fore the entry of the United States (Continued Next Week) Since then he has made in­ numerable voyages, and he fig- lures that he has been around the world at least ten times. STRIKES CONFUSE NMU AGENT Stewart really loves his work. Competent observers have felt have never held up any ship in As he says, "I love cooking, and for a long time that the NMU has this port." next to that I love eating." no real intention of carrying out Sullivan went on to state, As Chief Steward he has to its strike threat, no matter how "Strike or no strike, we'll sail know the job of every man in his ships for UNRRA so there will the present strike vote turns out. department. lie has to be able be no suffering abroad. If neces­ to tell the butcher how to cut liiii That this feeling is correct is sary, our men will sail gratis on meat, the baker how to make borne out by the recent state­ UNRRA ships." bread and cakes, the cooks how ments of R. J. Sullivan, NMU to prepare the various dishes, the CONDEMNS MINERS tvaiters how to wait on tables. New Orleans Port Agent. Sullivan agreed with WSA of­ He must even be able to super­ In reply to a statement by a ficials that the coal strike was vise the work of the wine waiter WSA spokesman that it might typing up the ships in New Or­ on large passenger ships. become a problem to get full leans. VERSATILE MAN crews to man the ships, SulliVan "John L. Lewis', selfish coal said, "You can advise anyone strike is strangling the country," Stewart can do all these things. who thinks that way that we he asserted. "We have felt it^ -For a long time he was Chief pretty much here already. NMU* Steward of vessels flying the flag has a contract with the Mississip­ of the Luckenbach and the Clyde- pi Barge Line and that company Idallory Lines. Stewart prefers Attention Members! is being forced to tie up barges passenger ships because it gives right now." him more opportunity to use his after the Union was organized, learn a great deal from him. He All Departments The actions of the NMU during cooking and planning ability." and he holds one of the oldest has been prominent on picket When your ship docks, it the past few years has left its Like many other seaman, books around. Number 764. lines in every major action un­ is a good idea to have a list mark on Mr. Sullivan. But even Stewart has on occasion left the "I remember the days when dertaken by the SIU. He took of necessary fepaifs to give so, attacking the legitimate strike sea. For a time he worked as seamen were slaves," he says, part in the Seatrain strike, and in to the Patrolman. This wlil of another section of organized dining car Steward on the rail­ "and now they are free men. The the 1941 Bonus Strike. help in letting the company labor is carrying things a little road, and at other times he served one factor that made the dif­ "Alfred Stewart is a fine type know exactly what has to be too far. Collaboration with the as Chief Cook at various clubs ference was organization. If we of union man," one of the old- done to get the ship in tip­ shipowners gets to be a habit and restaurants. But each time let up for one minute, the ship­ timers said recently. "In all his top condition. the lure of the sea proved too years of going to sea, he was al­ that is hard to break. The next owners would tear us to pieces. Seafarers don't have to sail strong for him, and he always re­ ways patient with the new peo­ step will be for the NMU to send We'll stick together, though, and beat-up ships. Do your part turned to his first love. ple. He taught them how to do its Port Agents and Organizers that means that we will make to make every ship a clean, Stewart knows a good thing gains together." their jobs, and most of all, he to a school to learn how to be well kept vessel. when he sees one. He joined the Brother Stewart is right. The showed them how good union militant for seamens rights, in­ on December 1^, 1938, right newcomers the Seafarers can men act." stead of for the poor opera(tors. ^

ajfeeKSii.-i Friday, May 31, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Paga SaToa ' Norfolk Getting Boneyard Bait By RAY WHITE NORFOLK—Things are hum­ Norfolk last week and prepared ming here as far as business is to join the idle fleet. The Pa­ concerned, but shipping has been trolmen who boarded her found slow. The reason for this seem­ one of the best ships that they ingly contradictory situation is had v/orked in quite some time. that most of the ships paying off There were no beefs aboard the -n in here are boneyard bait. Indi­ vessel. The Captain had really cations are, however, that ship­ given the boys all the breaks These Sixteen Rules For Ships ping will pick up this week. during the voyage. NO NEWS?? The Waterman outfit has two Delegates Will Make Trip Easier ships—a Victory and a C-2—pay­ After the payoff, when the Silence this week from the ing off this week. Besides these Patrolmen were in the mess room, Branch Agents o£ the follow­ By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ they have four boneyard jobs. collecting dues, in walked Cap­ ing ports: This will probably clear the Hall BALTIMORE — Through the tain Ignatz and the Chief Mate. for a few days. voice of the Log, which can reach CHARLESTON They both threw ten bucks on. There are also quite a few ships you a lot better than I, I am say­ MOBILE the table as donations to the Log. ing "hello" to the men of the NEW ORLEANS coming through from other ports "This is to show that we had a SIU, especially the men who sail GALVESTON to load cargo. Most of these are from the Port of Baltimore. PORT ARTHUR Waterman specials from Mobile. first class crew," they said. PHILADELPHIA Shipping has slowed down MUTUAL LIKING Feelings of the crew were mu­ BOSTON quite a bit here due to the coal tual in this respect. SAN JUAN The SS John Ward of the strike. But I, for one, say that South Atlantic line paid off in As the final stage of the Isth­ we can well afford to stay on the mian drive is not too far off, let beach a few more days if it will help the miners, who have been the membership be reminded underpaid for years, and who The NMU - Communist Alignment that our fight with Isthmian has have the worst existing condi­ just begun. By LOUIS GOFFIN tions to work under, to get what present them at this time to they are fighting for. the Patrolman and to the JACKSONVILLE — We note pointed out, they rant and rave, If the operators did go ahead accused, so they can be held from the May 17 issue of the Log, and claim that everything is a and mine the coal with scab la­ at the next meeting. This frame-up. They resort to the old On Union m the "Here's What I Think" bor, we, as good militant imion will eliminate having to lay tactic of calling all who oppose men, could not, and would not up on the beach waiting for column, that some of the mem­ them "fascists." Responsibility sail the.cargo. When the miners a trial to come up. bers would like more news re­ We of the SIU and the SUP By PAUL GONSORCHIK do go back to work with their 13. Give the Patrolman a list of garding the NMU. Well, writing have consistently pointed out wants granted this port will be the men men getting off. articles about this commie outfit that the NMU leaders follow the There are some permit mem­ very busy once again. 14. See that a list of repairs is is the type of work we really Communist Party Mne too close­ bers in the SIU who think that ly for it to be a coincidence. they are getting the worst end DUTIES given to the Captain and enjoy doing. Not because we the Patrolman so that they We say that the poor mislead of the bargain. This is a selfish Fellows, a good point to bring like to lambast them, but be­ can be taken care of through NMU membership has been sold view because it does not take in­ up at this time is the duties of the proper channels. cause we feel that we ai'e doing a bill of goods by these commie to consideration the fact that a delegate when he goes aboard labor a service by unmasking fakers, and we believe that now there are some 60,000 full book a ship. Bear in mind that it is 15. See that nobody pays off until all beefs are settled to these labor fakers. is the time for them to be given members in the SIU. the duty of all good book men to the boot. Look about you, you can see see that there is a ship's delegate the satisfaction of all con­ It is now common knowledge cerned. It is not too late for the rank them: your sidekick over there, on each and every ship that leaves that the NMU v>^as formed for that former shipmate across the 16. Last, but most important of and file membership of the NMU port, with a delegate in each de­ the purpose of furthering Com­ room^—all full book members. all, is for you and your fel­ to rise up in arms, and get rid of partment. These men, young and old, are lows to be sober. munist political program in this the men who have become a mill Here, then, are the delegates' the men who make the SIU; they country. The few gains the NMU stone around the neck of organ­ duties: I think that if these rules are make the constitution and the followed, you will find that you has made for its members have ized labor. 1. Collect all shipping cards as changes to it. They make the have a better payoff and that been incidental to the real task. soon as the men come shipping rules, and the various everybody will be happier all aboard. RED ORIGIN changes in the shipping con­ around. The 2. Find out what vacancies The NMU is an offshoot of the tracts with the shipping com­ panies. there are on the ship and HOSPITAL DONATIONS old Marine Workers Industrial see that they are called into Union, of the Communist Inter­ Patrolmen They, and they alone, make the Donations v/crc received here Union more progressive because the Hall through the proper national of Seamen and Harbor from the crews of the following they understand the hardships channels. Say— vessels: SS James M. Gills, $15; they had to go through to get 3. Check each man's book as SS Walter Christiansen, $19.00; Working Together them where they are today. They to dues and assessments. and SS R. Lennier, $7.50. know they have the best Mari­ It is very encouraging to note ,4. study the agreement with The $42.00 was turned over to time Union in the world—^bar the spirit of cooperation that the members of your de­ the following men, hospitalized none. exists between the three depart­ partment so you will know in the Baltimore Marine hospi­ ments today. It is a far cry from BOOKS EARNED what you are talking about tal, each man receiving $3.00: the day when everyone seemed When, and if, you get your when you present overtime Arthur C. Vipperman, Joseph B. to think that it was open season full book, don't think that that to the mate or engineer. Toussaint, W. M. Fields, Albert on the Chief Steward and his de­ automatically makes you a good 5. List your overtime in the Mitikke, Ralph Chappell, Wm. P. partment. That, to say the least, union man. Any good union proper way so you can't be Rumboll, Moses Morris, James E. was a dividing, and therefore man will tell you that you have Kelly, I. Iversen, E. J. Dellamano, beat for it. weakening and demoralizing pol­ a constitution, shipping rules, William Ross, F. Paskowski, Paul 6. Keep a list of everything and company contracts, and liv­ Combs and Walter Pearson. icy. you think is for Union bet­ ing up to all of them is what Workers. There is little doubt In the very near future we are terment throughout the trip. The crew of the SS Nathaniel makes you a good union man. of the commie affiliations of the going to need the full strength of Macon contributed $21.00 to the SET THE EXAMPLE present leadership of the NMU. this organization. It is therefore If the Union wanted to sell hospital fun, with $1.75 being increasingly clear that we cannot SIU books, they could sell be­ Several of them are admitted 7. See that order is kept in turned over to the following men: tolerate any divi.sionist tactics by tween ten thousand to fifteen members of the Communist your department by setting William Fields, Joseph Toussaint, any person, or group of persons, thousand a month. Everybody Party, and as such their interest an example. Arthur C. Vipperman, Conrad F. within the structure of our Union. knows what an SIU books means^ lies solely in the betterment of 8. Check all stores on the ship Williams, William Rumbol, Moses This business of Steward-bait­ but this book has to be earned, the Soviet Union, not in the bet­ so you have ample supplies Morris, Paul Combs, James Kelly, ing has got to stop. Those who not bought. terment of the rank and file for the trip. E. J. Dellamano, I. Iversen, Wil­ continue to practice it will be Membership in a labor organi­ NMUers. 9. Hold at least one meeting liam Ross and Robert Smith. looked upon as suspect. It has zation means responsibility. De­ before you sign articles. Call For the benefit of those sea­ never served any purpose other cide now whether you are going the Hall and have a Patrol­ men who have never sailed on than as a means for some ga- to be a good union man and abide man aboard when you sign an NMU ship, we can tell you, zoony to show how militant he is. by the SIU by-laws; and live up Seamen Sailing without fear of contradiction, on. Let us from now on attack the to the SIU principles; or if you that once aboard an NMU scow, intend to ride on someone else's 10. See that meetings are held Calmar Ships bosses—our common enemy—in­ under NMU wages and condi­ shoulders and let the work be every week while at sea, stead of dissipating our strength Payoffs are to be held on tions, a decent, self-respecting, done by others. and that they are run in within our own ranks. Our rally­ board ship from now on. Un­ seaman would head back to the Union-like fashion. ing cry from now on should be der no circumstances are men tall timber rather than sail under "Unity of all three departments family when I went aboard the 11. Have all overtime, both to agree to payoff in the com­ such conditions. boat for the payoff on May 17. good and disputed, ready for against the common foe." pany office. Howard Guinler All hands donated $2.00 each the Patrolman when he TRUTH HURTS If the company represen­ to the Log. and the Chief Engin­ comes aboard your ship. S- t 4- tative insists on paying off Yet the misleaders continue to eer donated $8.00. The unlicensed Give the standing of each Happy Family at the company o.'fice, notify shout to the membership that personnel, and the officers, were man and how much he is the Union Hall immediately. they are winning for them the The crew of the SS Rufus Fos­ xmanimous in their praise for the going to pay on his book. best wages and conditions on the ter, Mississippi Steamship Com­ Seafarers Log. 12. If you have any charges waterfront. When the truth is pany, was like one/ . big- • ;happy Claude Fisb'* Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 31, 1948

MCS Rank And File Very Unhappy DRAFT NOW TAKING MEN TO 3D Great Lakes Congress has extended the Selective Service Act until July Sec'y-Treas. About The Spot They're Put On 1; 18 and 19 year olds are now excluded from the draft call, though they still must register. Reports By SONNY SIMMONS President Truman has, therefore, authorized the removal — Things here are go­ Brother Tony Sosa, has taken a of the top limit of 26 years for inductees which has been in By FRED J. FARNEN Quartermasters job on one of the effect since Japan's surrender. ing along as usual. We had sev­ DETROIT — On Monday, May local cabs. He will get rich if This action makes all men between the ages of 20 and 30 n, eral ships in the past week and 13 the Detroit Agent, William tj he charges all .fares as he did years liabla for inducticn~=and this goes fo? seaman, too! shipped several men, but all of Stevenson, and I met with the the Agent here—five blocks, five A merchant seaman still needs 32 months of sea duty to be these wagons were in transit— representatives of the Great bucks; he said he was making eligible for the certificate of continuous service to be officially nothing whatever resembling a Lakes Transport Co. We reached dues. exempt from the draft. The 18 emd 19 year olds lacking this payoff. an agreement for the Steamer The Brandy wine was in dur­ The RR strike has us slowed certificate face induction when they reach the age of 20. Seafarers within the draft ages must be alert in their ship­ Westcoat with the following wage ing the week. She is supposedly down to a walk. All of the phos­ scale per 30-day month: going back on this run, and sev­ phate trains have been stopped, ping and be careful not to overstay their leaves, or they'll be Wheelsmen and Oilers....$229.00 eral of the oldtimers on her are and that is about all we get here changing their quarters from the fo'csle to a tent. ABs and Firemen 225.00 keeping here pretty well lined- now. Second Cook 215.50 up. OS, Porters and Wipers.... 176.50 We hear here through the var­ Steward 315.00 ious channels that the NMU has Pumpmen 253.50 the backing of all the maritime unions. We have been asked WITH THE SIO m CANADA The overtime rate is to be $1.10 about this on several occasions, per hour, plus a ten percent sea­ and think we have been able sonal bonus on total earnings. to impress all hands that we This wage scale has been accept­ VANCOUVER — The Hai Ho, nished racks, rendering meats They have no idea what a Union aren't having any. ed by the ship's entire crew. The one of the vessels transferred to unfit for human consumption. I is for. And then you have some We saw this same outfit sail a agreement is retroactive to March the Chinese, recently sailed from hereby recommend that all meats who beef lilie hell in their mess- ship from behind a picketline not 1, 1946. Honolulu for Shanghai. Up to be removed, racks replaced with room at meal hours, instead of more than three weeks ago; and now, it appears that things are plain or specially treated racks, holding a meeting aboard ship, or HAVE HAD BETTER satisfactory on this wagon. The and compartments thoroughly, coming to their Union meetings I received a telephone call from boys report conditions good, and cleaned and disinfected with hy- at the hall. the attorney for the Ashley Dus- a "swell crew all around. We pochloride." They put a big load on the Pa­ tin Steamer line, William Granse. hope that it stays that way. This report has been forwarded trolman by asking him so many He stated that his company was Brother R. Maundrell, on board to the SUP Agent at* San Pedro irrelevant questions; they must willing to pay the same wage the* Hai Ping, slates that condi­ where new racks will be ordered. think he is a travelling encyclo­ scale as the D & C outfit. I do tions are terrible in Shanghai, pedia. No wonder patrolmen not believe that we should accept HIGH STANDARD and that there will be plenty of want to go back to sea! this offer as we have already beefs when he gets back to Fris­ The vessel Philac, which has I fell sorry for some of the signed several contracts with the co. This is a tough break for a been in this port for the past five ship's delegates on the B. C. higher wage scale. Brother who has just completed months undergoing repairs and Coast Steamship Service (C. P. The Bob Lo Excursion com­ service in the British Navy. He having new engines installed, re­ R.), Union Steamships Limited pany's pay adjustment for 1945 deserves a better break. cently spiled for a new crew and Canadian National Steam­ is now ready at the company's The seamen in Fiji have re­ preparatory to making ready for ship Service, as they certainly offices. if this bunch of supermilitants cently applied for membership her trials and for sea. have their hands full. Results received of the NLRB will sail a picketed ship in April, in the SIU, and are determined All conditions of work, wages, It would be much easier if the election conducted in the Brad­ we have no doubt but what they to organize. This, they believe, and overtime were settled to the crew members would cooperate ley Steamship Co., at Rogers City, will sail the same ship again in is the only answer they can give satisfaction of the crew. The with their delegate, and act like Mich., reveal that the "no-union" May or June. Sir Walter Carpenter, for the working conditions are compar­ Union men, and not like babies men won out. It seems that able to the SIU and SUP in the everytime the Lake Carriers VERY UNHAPPY treatment they have received at whining all the time. his hands. With a start like this, United States, and an increase of sense some union activity they Several of the oldtimers from The CSU is certainly using the we know that success will crown $45.00 per month was won for all same tactics the NMU did on the grant their men a small increase. the MCS were in last week and their organizational venture. classifications. Then these guys feel they have these guys aren't all happy over American ships. They are run­ The overtime rate was in­ no further use for the SIU. They the way the leadership have got FINE VICTORY ning around buying beer for the creased from 70c to 85c per hour. can't see any further than their them in the position to have their We recently had calls from two boys and giving them niember- Any cargo work required to be own noses. There will be a day Union gobbled up. Greek ships, in port under Pana­ ship in their phony outfit gratis. done by the crew is to be paid when their bosses won't toss They came into Ft. Lauderdale manian Registry. Wage, over­ If any of you gas-hounds want a for at the longshoremen's rate them a few paltry bucks—but on a West Coast wagon and came time, working, and living condi­ bellyfull of beer and free mem­ prevailing at such point where will take them back—and then to Tampa. We offered our con­ tions were bad and unsatisfac­ bership in the Canadian Seamen's the work is done, but must not they'll come running to the Union dolences, but that is about all tory to the crew. Union, now's your chance. be less than 85c per hour. begging for aid and backing. we can do. If they, and some We checked over both ships, Hurry up and get on the band­ First class transportation, as of the other oldtimers got to­ and lined up the crews. Then wagon before they run out of FINAL DISPATCH well as wages and subsistence gether they might be able to the battle between the SIU and funds. The old members should The death benefit has been back to the port of engagement, bring things to a head. the Greek owners began. We get a refund Of their initiation, paid to the wife of Herman Fran- is also included in the agree­ If they oust their leadership it won the first round, and the-sea­ and get in on some of the beer. son, Book No. 2224, a member in ment. All monies are to be paid will be better than the present men have received the following P. Lucas good standang, who died of heart in U. S. Currency. set-up: no leadership is better advantages: XXX failure April 29. Hugh Murphy than they have now. 1. Both ships to be fumigated Brother Charles C. Brown, Yard Bird Roberts went to 2nd Patrolman's Roport: and cleaned. % % Book No. 4240, died in the Ma­ work today, after he had been 2. Fresh milk and sufficient I have just started as 2nd Pa­ rine hospital in Cleveland on only seven months on the beach. stores and linen to be sup­ 1st Patrolman's Report: trolman and, of course, have run April 16, 1946. We are waiting It Some of these guys never take into many beefs; that is natural for a copy of the death certi­ plied to both ships. The biggest headache we have a vacation. If he isn't careful he on this job. The main headache ficate before paying the death 3. Wage rates increased in now is trying to organize some will be overworked. amounts varying from $17.50 is that on about-half the beefs I benefit. He asked the old man for a of the younger generation on our to $37.50 per month. Over­ have settled, the crews have Another death benefit was paid draw after a hard day's work coast boats. Some of us know time rate increased from waited till the last day or two to Elaine Lyon, daughter of and was refused. Brother Rob­ what the conditions are like on 70c to 85c per hour. before saying anything, which Brother Paul Warner, . Book No. erts became very indignant and the B. C. Coast Steamship Serv­ puts us on the spot. Usually the 4. Agreements signed embody­ ice (C. P. R.), Canadian National 4310, who died aboard the Stmr. we look for him to take the va­ ing all conditions of work, Old Man has the same excuse all Scobell on May 13. cation that he has been looking Steamship Service, and Union the time saying, if the beef had wages, overtime, and living Steamships Limited. forward to. conditions. Also included is come up earlier, he would have It is certainly disgusting how FIVE BUCKS first class transportation, had jt cleared away to the crew's some of the seamen carry on. Good Payoff There are very few men on wages, and subsistence back satisfaction, but that now the I would like to Uiank the En­ the beach at this time. We to port of engagement at crew will have to wait until the gine and Deck Delegates of the have just four registered in all termination of the voyage. next port, which may be in China, India, or Limey land, SS Anson Burlingame for their departments. All earnings to be payed in where it is impossible to settle cooperation and help in paying The only Steward on the list, U. S. currency. NOTICE! any beefs. So remember Broth­ off this ship. It was sure a plea­ Both crews are very happy, but ers, in the future bring your beefs sure to come aboard and find we fear that the Greek shipown­ To Stewards Of Ships up the first chance you get. the ship so clean and orderly. Canadians Collect ers are not too well pleased about In Port: The men were all in a sober their run-in with the SIU. In the past couple of weeks, Most of the crew of the Grover As soon as your ship an­ we have signed agreements with condition and that contributed a C. Hutcheson, Overtakes SS Com­ TAINTED MEAT chors, order sufficient milk, three Panamanian ships. These great deal to the clean, rapid, pany, were Canadian seamen, and While the vessel Maiden Creek bread, and vegetables for all agreements weren't the best in payoff. so we had to collect transporta­ was in port here, a complaint was the men on board. the world, but they were a hell Both delegates had a list made tion for them back to the West received from the ship's delegate If this does not arrive, no­ of a lot better than you will find up of each man in his depart­ Coast and to Canada. Well, we in regard to the tainted meat. tify the Union Hall. on many other ships because the ment. All beefs were listed and got it all, plxis over 300 houi's in The U. S. Consul and a public When the food is delivered, crewmembers backed us up one typed out. These lists were hand­ disputed overtime. When the health officer were taken aboard it is to be put into the ice­ hundred per cent against the ed to me as soon as I came on payoff was completed, there were to Inspect the refrigerator and box immediately. The Deck shipowner. So remember. Broth­ board the vessel. no beefs pending. • er-:-" the perishable stores. Department is to cooperede in ers, always stick together 100 Every ship that cooperates in James Sheehan The report of the health officer this work. percent, and you can't lose. this manner is a credit to our n. E. Gonzales was, "Meat k tainted from var­ Temy Union. ; • .Tames Shfiehan Friday, May 31, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nin« Stewards Dept. Gets Thirteen Men HIT HARD New York Plans In Cattle Ships Manning Scale Modern Port By JOE ALGINA Nov/ York's Mayor O'Dwyer NEW YORK—The poor ship­ .same grade of oil. Seems like the has disclosed that he will in the owner, whose exorbitant profits Government does not get a whole­ near future appoint a port-plan­ have been cut due to the war sale price for large quantities; in ning commi.ssion to draw up ending, is attempting to econo­ fact it has to pay more for the specifications for modernizing mize at the expense of the sea­ privilege of buying a lot of oil. the port of New York. man. Their latest dodge is to When the big companies talk take meat off a ship which is of patriotism, they obviously The Mayor asserted that "the laying up, and place it aboard a mean that they are ready to fight maritime industry and related in­ dustries provide employment for ship that is just about to sail. for the almighty dollar not for thousands of men and women liv­ They don't care that this meat their country. may have been aboard the first Shipping has slowed down a ing in the metropolitan area. An industry of such importance to ship for better than six months. little, but there are plenty of our economic life must receive These companies, which have ships around undergoing repairs. We are negotiating with the op­ all possible official assistance and made and are cuntiiiuing to make, consideration." large profits, expect the men to erators to change the crew quar­ The commission is to be made eat slop. Well, they won't do it. ters on the Liberty type ships. This is supposed to be done UP of representatives from the Seamen are too smart to let when the .ship returns from the maritime industry and from la­ the operators <:hisel them out of cruise .she is on. Like everything bor. Present plans call for the their rights. We have been set­ else, however, the only way to commission to make a survey, tling these beefs as fast as they get anything from a shipowner is and to recommend improvements come up, and we. have been by economic pressure—right on for rehabilitating present port fa­ settling them to the satisfaction his pocketbook. cilities. Suggestions for con­ of the crewmembers. struction of new piers and ter­ MORE CREW minals will also be made. We went around and around Girls Like Life This is what the Abraham Baldwin looked like after being All members of the commis­ last week on a beef concerning rammed early Sunday, May 19. Oh. for the life of a sailor sion will serve without pay. the Manning Scale in the Stew­ ards Department, on cattle ships. On Rolling Sea The company wanted to put only Things are starting to look tip Seafarers Halts WSA Illegal Ship Transfer 10 men in the Stewards Depart­ for Canadian seamen. Especially By ROBERT A. MATTHEWS one more example of the utter have been on articles for more ment but we demanded at least SlU members sailing from Van­ incompetency of the WSA. than a month." 13, because cattle boats carry 32 couver on the Philae. First they SAN FKANClSCO — Business This ship came in from a voy­ NO LOOPHOLE extra men to take care of the signed an agreement which has and shipping very slow all over age and paid off in good shape. "Commencement of the voy­ animals. been said to be "comparable to the West Coast for the past two The first part of April she re­ age" is taken to mean the time the contracts of the SlU and SUP This puts a lot more work on weeks. Wc have had just enough signed articles expecting to make the vessel starts loading cargo. in the United States," and now, the Cooks and Messmen and it business to keep us busy. another voyage. WSA has been trying for two the fir.st Canadian women ever is only fair to increase the de­ 1 had the SS Fairport, Water­ After laying on the hook for weeks to find a loophole in this to sign aboard a deep-sea mer­ partment to handle the extra man, in last week to payoff. This about a month, WSA decided to law whereby they can refuse to chant vessel will sail with them work. ship signed articles in Mobile, lay the ship up in the boneyard. pay this month's pay. Finally the as shipmates. We finally won our beef, and went to Shanghai, and then to Stripping preparatory to lay-up legal counsel for WSA admitted Brunette Doris Vierin, and all the boats that cleared from Frisco where she paid off with was almost completed, except for and he has teletyped Washington blonde Mary Peck, have been here carrying cattle had 13 men transportation back to Mobile. removing the gun mounts, when to that effect and asked for per­ dreaming about sea adventures in the Stewards Department. When we informed the crew that the WSA decided that they would mission to pay an additional for a long time, and now they Say, I wonder where the com­ upon acceptance of transporta­ use her for one more voyage, so month's pay to all members of are going to do something about panies get the men to nursemaid tion they would have to get off all the stripping had to be un­ the crew who are signed on making those dreams come true. the ship, they became very hos­ done and the ship put in readi­ articles. "When we found out that there tile. ness to make another voyage. This is a very important de­ were two vancancies aboard the The Ste.vard Department re­ After getting the ship ready to cision and 1 will keep the mem­ Philae," said Doris, who is 22 fused to produce their books, and make another voyage, the WSA bership notified as to the final and pretty, "we didn't even ask they refused to pay dues, so 1 decided to turn the ship over to disposition on this. where the ship was going, and preferred charges aginst them another Agent, C. J. Stevenson The SS Midland Victory—Cal- don't care." and 1 sent the charges to Mobile and Company. This is an East mar Intercoastal: 1 boarded to­ NO WOLVES as these men were going back Coast outfit which has a con­ day with Patrolman Simmons oi» Shipping to sea with 40 men there. All of the disputes on this tract with the National Mari­ a routine check-up. The entire • doesn't worry them, either. ship were settled. time Union. crew gave us a petition to have "It's all right," they say, When 1 learned of this move, 1 the Third Assistant Engineer re­ "they're a fine bunch of boys, The SS Nickjack Train, Los Angeles Tankers, signed articles went to the Shipping Commis­ moved from the ship as a detri­ and well disciplined." sioner and upon digging into ment to the crew. v.* Both girls are well qualified in the Gulf and went out into some old maritime laws, we de­ This guy beat up our Steward for their jobs, which will be in the South Pacific where she was run aground. The crew was re­ cided that it would be illegal to down in Los Angeles so badly the cattle? I never heard of a the Stewards Department, wait­ force these men to sign off the that the Steward had to be hos­ ing on tables. Doris has sailed patriated into San Francisco and Deepsea Cowpunchers Union. paid off. All disputes were set­ articles. . There is a law that pitalized. Incidentally, the Stew­ along the coast and on the Great states that "if the crew is im­ ard was a man sixty years old. LOST MONEY Lakes, whereas Mary has put in tled to the satisfaction of the crew. properly discharged before com­ We have demanded that thfr some time on the Howe Sound On the floor of the Senate last mencement of the voyage, the Company remove this character run. WS\ AGAIN week, the Maritime Commission crew may be entitled to a month's from the ship and if he is not re­ Oh, yes, both girls are good asked for a grant of $2,000,000 so SS Thomas Wolfe—South At­ pay, in addition to what they moved, we will certainly hang Union members. that it could look for approxi­ lantic Steamship Company offers have earned, even though they the hook on her. mately $8,000,000,000 that has been lost someplace. That's a hot one! The Com­ mission is responsible for the Clean Up Own Outfits, MCS, MFOW Men Are Told By SlU Agent money, and now it wants more By ARTHUR THOMPSON Coast ship with three Unions rep­ them why they wanted to change, power to sabotage this ship be­ money to throw down the same they said they were dissatisfied fore they gave up. hole. If it is really interested in SAVANNAH — All our South resented on board. When it was with the way their Union was finding the* money, I suggest that Atlantic ships, except the Duke turned over, it was naturally our They broke screens and locks ship and all unlicensed personnel functioning. it examine the books of the ship­ Victory and the James Swan have from the storeroom and linen 1 told them if they were real owners. But that is the easy sailed. Crewing up these ships lockers, lost most of the dishes Union men and not satisfied with way, and we know it won't do was a super-human job and, and silverware, practically put their Union, it was their job to that. while we managed to get them the galley range out of commis- * out, a couple sailed short handed. straighten out their Union, since sion, and at least one tub of but-y FAT PROFITS This is always a regretable it belonged to them, and not to ter and two bags of sugar were Some of the contracts which thing when there are Union mem­ run out and try to join another missing from the stores. the Maritime Commission has bers ashore waiting for a job. organization. The forecastles were left in an awarded would make the public But these things do happen. Of course, we also realize they unspeakably filthy condition and sick if they ever came to light. 1 believe we contacted every had no intention of joining us the Steward and his gang are up The Teapot Dome Scandal would port except Boston for men, and in the first place, but merelj' to their necks in work trying to be mighty small potatoes in com­ we were supplied by most of wanted a job, but they got no sat­ get the ship straightened out. isfaction from us. parison with what went on in these ports. 1 didn't purposely There was also talk of picket­ this war, and is going on even overlook Boston, but we didn't MFOW COOPERATION ing the ship, but this fell through, The members fro.Ti the MFOW now. call them because of the time probably becau.se they couldn't &W gave up the ship with more Of course, the big oil com­ element. who did not belong to us or the get any backing since their beef or less .good grace, but not so was no good anyway. panies have no beef. The Com­ NEW SHIP SUP had to get off. the MC&S. According to one Well, that's about all from Sa- mission awarded them contracts The Duke Victory, which was Some of the these boys came report from Morris Burnstine, vaimah, except that it's very for oil at well above the price just turned over to the South to see us and wanted to ship out the SIU Steward now aboard, the quiet again. 'We hope it won't tht civilians were paying for the Atlantic, was previously a West on trip cards. When I asked MC&S did everything in their stay this way long.

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Pag» Ten TH £ SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 31, 1946 SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS

SHIPS ON THE HOOK AT NORFOLK Crew Of Hart Crane - - v.-.,, -^ Votes On Job Action

•"••••••SslKirf'v Crew members of the SS Hart Crane decided on dras­ ^ 1- siwisii: • No Leave tic action at their shipboard meeting on May 13 to bring into line a bucko Mate who was violating every rule in the At Ports book: they voted to hang the hook in Trinidad if he didn't come around. ' swer on the matter of the Mate In Arabia The Mate himself attended the working on deck. He told Arena meeting, got tough and contrite that if he didn't stay off the deck 1 Taking action on the report of by turns as he heard himself at­ the Bosun would hand in his ^ three-man investigating corn- tacked from all quarters. keys and that all hands in the inittee, the crew of tiie SS Shick- This shot, made by the Bosun aboard the SS H. W. Grady, shows some of the 356 ships that were tied up in Norfolk Harbor On the recommendation of all department would turn in over­ fehinny voted to make an over­ time on him. time pay claim for the period recently. delegates. Brother Holland, the (they were denied shore leave chairman, called for Chief Mate Brother Herman came up with |vhile in several ports of Saudi J. A. Arena to attend the meet­ a more militant suggestion. He (Arabia. ing. The minutes say that he had I The crew elected Brothers A. MINUTES OF SlU SHIP MEETINGS to be called twice "before he E. Lotzgessell, A Mcrlendz and would honor us with his pres­ B. W. Champlin to interview the ence." trjnited Stales consul to determ­ DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING First off. Mate Arena is a hog ine the cause of the shore leave for work. He pitches in on deck Idenial to unlicensed personnel of WILLIAM HARPER, Feb. 17 proper face soap. Voted that any old time. The Chairman a.sk- ^American merchant ships calling —Chairman H. Fruge; Secre­ any member caught leaving ed him whether he considered tat the Arabian ports, tary Jim Case. Motion carried: cups or night lunches around the Bosun competent. He did, t The committee located the To hold meetings every two or throwing refuse on decks, but he considered only two other Consul at Manama. Their ques­ weeks. Good and Welfare: List etc., be fined, the proceeds to men on deck competent. tions were not answered satis­ go to the Log. Night lunches made of needed repairs to fans, WHOOPS! factorily and they were able to bunk lights and galley stove. said to be of inferior type. t'gather only second-hand infor­ Recommended was the install­ Steward will refer crew's re­ That brought all hands to their mation" on the situation. ation of an iron and ironing quest for ham in night lunches feet. CANCELLED board, the reconstruction of to Captain as the supply is in­ Members charged that the moved that if the Mate didn't ' At Manama, shore leaves were fresh water tanks, replacing of sufficient to last out the trip. Mate only compounded confusion change his tactics that the mem­ cancelled when a tanker crew got old linen and the procuring of {Continued on Page 11) by his obfuscating orders. Bro­ bers hang the hook when the drunk one night. The committee ther Thompson, Deck Mainten­ ship reached Trinidad. was unable to learn who had is­ ance, said he never finished a job, SERIOUS MOVE sued the order forbidding sailgrs because as soon as he started one on shore. Chief Mate Is A Character, the Mate would start him on an­ The motion was put up for dis­ At Ras Tanura which is a com­ other. cussion. It was pointed out to the younger members that this pany town inhabitated by of­ Plays Shakespearian Roles At this point Mr. Buckeroo got ficials and employees only, the was a serious move, and that if One thing is certain: the crew Elizabethian flavor. Or perhaps rather hostile. He said from now it were decided on all hands must on he'd have everyone on deck it goes back even further, for he stick together. An amendment of the SS has a sense working from bell to bell. He of humor. Another item is prob­ has a penchant for four-letter was then put on the motion that Anglo Saxon words. stormed around a bit. the Mate be put on probation for able: Brother Anthony La Torre, "Look, Mister," said Chairman 72 hours, and if the ship sailed acting secretary aboard the SS Chips was the object of his Holland, "this is a Union meet­ Jovian wrath one day. He told before that time the action would VERBOKW/ is somewhat forget­ ing. You will abide by the rules be taken in the next port. the Carpenter to perform a cer­ or get the hell out." Ui?oifr/ ful. He forgot to include the tain piece of work. Chips got all The Chairman then asked name of his ship when he sent in fouled up in the elegant phrasing The Mate simmered down. The whether it was agreeable to the meeting got on with the charges. the minutes of the shipboard of the command (commands, no members present for the Deck less), and misunderstood. The Brother Little asked the Mate Department to vote on the mat­ meeting he recorded. Mate came charging down the about the 15 minutes the men ter, and the other department to To get back to Item 1.: The deck like a threshing machine. were supposed to have before abide by their decision. It was. I. crew of the SS is har­ "You dumb son of a bitch," he turning to on overtime. He said All members of the Deck Depart­ bellowed. he gave them an extra half hour ment were present except the brder came from the chief of po­ ried. But the members tfaddy on. for this. (This was found to be man at the wheel, and he was to A Brother was being Togged. lice. The Captain and the Pur­ Stout fellas. They buck their true on one occasion.) It was al­ be informed of the discussion and ser of the Shickshinny were one Bucko with a quip and a smile. He told the Captain he had noth­ so charged that the Mate failed vote later. night entertained by Rag Tan- ing to say about it until he con­ They record their grievances to provide receipts for overtime The count of hands showed ura's police chief. They brought tacted the Union. The Chief all of the time. The Mate said :iback to the ship a printed notice, with a gag. that the Deck Department was that were offered, but the men 100 percent for the motion. dated Dec. 15, 1946, which stated They refer to their "beloved failed to come after them. that "due to violations of the Chief Mate," who, they say lYow! The minutes point out that the Saudi Arabia government's regu­ "would make Captain Bligh feel A WARNING Chief Mate is the only officer lations governing shore leaves like a penny pincher." He struts aboard who is not considered The Chairman said he had competent and a swell fellow. for ships' crews, all such leaves about like Simon Legree. "All he I WOT ^ heard of the overtime bonus the were cancelled until further no­ needs is a bull whip." ODOS , Special mention was made of the Mates could get, and warned hin) Purser, who was accorded "plenty tice." BODK*NS.' not to buck for it on this ship. ;j The notice also "enjoined ship The bucko also fancies him­ 80D5 of hurrahs." His name, say the captains from sending boats from self in other roles, mostly Shake­ Then came the matter of the minutes, "is Charles. M. Good, ship to shore," and advised them spearian. His language has an Mate roaming all over the ship, and he is that." to keep their men aboard their entering the crew's quarters Brother Wall acted as record­ without knocking. The Mate said vessels. police chief's action was that the ing secretary and sent in the Two provocations were respon­ he had orders from the Captain complete and comprehensive colored crew of another ship in to inspect the quzuters every day. sible for the police edict in Ras the port had entered the oil com­ minutes. Tanura. One was a bit flimsy. It pany's clubhouse causing resent­ Up spoke Brother Wall, the was the same "drunken tanker ment among the company's re­ Mate was present and jumped at Steward: crew" story that originated at actionary men. The oil men urg­ the chance to ingratiate himself "I'm responsible for the quar­ ters of my men. I'm accoimtable Manama, though it was embell­ ed the issuance of the "no shore as a company man. "The Union ished a iDit to fit the Ras Tanura leave" proclamation. This ex­ only to the Captain. Keep the isn't spiling these ships," he roar­ scene. planation was given to the hell out." CORRUPTS ARABSI Shickshinny committee by an of­ ed. "Their job is ashore." Brother Holland followed It was alleged that the tanker ficial of Gray, MacKenzie and Brother John Buzelski was through. He told the Mate the Co., Ltd., stevedores and agents. same deal went for the Engine {•» _ crew had done their drinking in chairman aboard the anonymous Department quarters: If he want­ presence of Arabs who were The committee, in submitting ship where the Mate, who we thereby corrupted and their faith the report to the crew, felt that ed to inspect them he would have have decided most closely re­ putraged. The only place beer is there wasn't any valid legal basis to be with the Chief Engineer or •available is in company's club­ for the restriction and the crew, sembles Sir Toby Belch (since he the First Assistant. houses, therefore, decided to make its has to be in Shakesperian char­ The Chairman followed this . Another story advanced for the overtime claim. acter), holds sway. with a demanat for a definite an-

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Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings SEAFARER SAM SAYS: (Continued from Page 10) ommended that a resolution be of silence observed for depart­ EUGENE E. O'DONNELL. considered for presentation at ed brothers. Good and Welfare: March 25—Chairman Edward next meeting proposing remov­ Black Gang and Steward Dept. Cole; Secretary W. F. Carra- al of Captain. to share starboard side toilet. way. It was reported that the XXX Motions carried: to make cov­ Captain and the Purser are JAMES MILLER, March 2— ers for mushroom ventilators charging 25 cents on a case of Chairman A, King; Secretary in unlicensed personnel's quar­ beer, with no beer to the crew V. Marcussen. Discussions on ters; to follow same sanitary if they don't pay the charge. the following: Bunks aft should rules as did last crew, with Suggested that the whole slop- be placed in their proper upping of fines; to have elec­ chest be investigated. Follow­ foc'sle; all men signing off tric coffee urns repaired. ing suggestions were made: should leave foc'sle clean for S- i, S, That Delegates see heads of next crew; all dirty linen to be FRANCIS L. LEE, Jan. 27— their departments about having returned to the Steward; over­ Chairman James Babson; Sec­ the passageway bulkheads time should not be refused by retary Ralph Jochem. Motion AKE EVERY TRIP cleaned; that the carpenter anyone unless for illness. Good carried: To make a list of rules A COURSE IN UNION­ build a wooden bread box; that and Welfare: the following sug­ and reguIationR, inchiding a the wash room be kept cleaner; gestions were made: Main deck list of fines for infractions ISM. AN INFORMED that, for the benefit of the port holes should be equipped thereof. Money collected to be MEMBERSHIP IS AN Cooks and Messmen, the life­ with glass ports; one chair be donated to Baltimore marine boat leave at 6:30 for shore lib­ replaced and several repaired hospital. Delegates to collect AlERT MEMBERSHIP. erty, and that inquiry be made in the messhall; men using fines at end of trip. Good and ns to why Union paper has messhall at night should keep Welfare: Black Gang to get not been received lately. it cleaner; coffee urn to be kept one extra shower and toilet -wr-- - —- r / . %, X % clean by all and enough fresh from Steward dept. Suggestion lYo, Ho! Barbary Coast coffee be kept out at all times. for change in night lunch. A motion carried to keep star­ pays Are Back Again board passageway on main deck XXX Two tripcarders aboard the SS clean, work to be equally di­ They're Abaft The Beam Edwin N. Moore, who claimed vided by Engine and Steward On Fore and Aft Problem they were "practically shangh- Depts. ied" in 'Frisco, at least have the XXX The pros and cons have been satisfaction of knowing that their F. M. QUINONES, March 20 running fore and aft on the fore alleged "shanghiers" got a couple —Chairman Rhode; Secretary and aft question on the SS Gov­ of cats in the bag. D'Ambrosio. Discussion on 3>/2 ernor John Lind but there is no From a shipboard meeting on days overtime while anchored news on a settlement yet. CUT AND RUN the high seas, presided over by outside Oran without shore Brother Skinner, the minutes leave. Captain states we were The arguments were an out­ say that all tripcarders and per­ not registered in port, there­ growth of announced "drastic" By HANK mit men were recommended for fore still out at sea and that changes in Bull Line ships fo'csles Little Earl Hoffman has been in town for a few weeks. How membership with the exception men were put on day work, not to begin in May. The Captain, watches. Motions carried:to take do you like New York, Earl? . . . Oiler Paul Kita was down in of two. For the reason that the Mates and crew were making a this overtime to dept. heads, if Norfolk, shipping out . . . Steward A. A. Garcia is on a Victory rest of the crew found them to be verbal football of the situation. "poor workers." they refuse to okeh it, sheets ship, we're informed. Have you any Victory stew. Stew? . . . Bosun The poor "poor workers" will be turned over to Patrol­ The Deck Department is pres­ Dan McKinnon, Oiler Pete Hanson and "Chips" G. Marquardt are countered the charge with the man; to fine anyone 25 cents ently sleeping aft, Firemen and lucky to be on a ship at sea. They should be having better weather "shanghai" claim and called on caught throwing butts, or spit­ Wipers snoozing forward. The than the chilly and rainy days we've been having . . . Bosim Lou the Union to "watch that prac­ ting on deck, proceeds to go to proposed change would have the Collins (one of the best) , John "Spatz" Hertling, Salvatore Frank tice." They said that they were men in hospitals. Engine Department taking over and Deck Delegate Casey are on our oldtimer, the Schickshinny. not satisfied with their jobs in XXX the gun crew's quarters aft and This week will tell the story on whether she will be sold to Argen­ would shift the Deck Department tina, according to the rumor. the Steward Department, hence JEAN RIBAUT, April 5 — forward to make room for cargo. the laying down. Chairman John Flanagan; W. J. The matter will later be pre­ Plauche. Locks in all fo'csles Twelve crew members (from James McFarlane and Duane (Bulch) Goodenough are fry­ sented to a Patrolman, say the need repairs. Settled issue of the Deck gang, no doubt) have ing io ship oul righi now. Steward Bill Hanold wishes you guys minutes submitted by Brother who is to clean crew's wash­ written letters to the Union and good luck fellas . . . Well, well. Blackie Susce is with us again* Bacchus, secretary. room. Motions carried; mess, the Bull Line. They said, in part, What's new with you, Oldtimer . . . Victor Seekman had a large XXX formerly used for gunners, to "We know a lot of you Brothers lift weight sent to the hall so he can take it with him when EUGENE E. O'DONNELL, be converted to library, car­ have slept forward and know he gets a ship. Say, Vic, why don't you lend lease that weight April 15—Chairman Edward penter arranged several shelves what a hell of a time you have to some overtime chiseling Mate (if you happen to get one on Gole; Secretary W. F. Carra- for books; men to take respon­ getting 'midships to go on watch in rough seas." the ship) who likes to work Deck Department work. Aw, maybe way. It was suggested that sibility of keeping things look­ he would put in for overtime even for exercise, too. Mate be seen about getting ing like home. Captain was And "a hell of a time" it is. smoke-bombs for cockroaches told about glasses needed in XXX X X X X port holes, and the need for a in fo'c's'les. Also suggested KYSKA, March 10 —Chair­ clock percolator and toaster J. Stevenson, N. Hernandez and N. Cairns are shipping out. that users keep the washrooms man Misha Sygall; Secretary cleaner, thai the practice of in the messhall. Brother Cairns would like to say hullo to J. Arabasz, for old Niel Nielsen. Motions carried: Brother "Woodsie" C. P. B. Do these initials mean. Central Park stealing of light bulbs, from the XXX that each member donate $1.00 washrooms, passageways and Brothers, by any chance? . . . "Shorty" Seavy is ready to sail out WARD HUNT, March 28 — to a flower fund to be used in of New York for a long trip. rooms cease. Victrola to be Chairman Thomas Kustas; Sec­ decorating grave of deck cadet played only between 7:30 a.m. retary John Dugina. Motions who was killed by fall into No. and 11 p.m., and recreation ma­ carried: Steward Dept. to use 4 hatch in Peru! that an iron Patrolman Jimmy Sheehan got married last week and all of terials are to receive better their shower and toilet on the be put in laundry room; coffee care. the Brothers who know him are shouting congratulations and wish­ port side, plus the spare toilet, pot be furnished for watches; ing him and his wife lots of happiness . . . There's Bill Gale, with a XXX since they aren't as crowded that everyone return used Tampa smile, waiting to ship out . . . Roderick Smith, slowly recov­ SIDNEY LANIER, Feb. 12— as these in the other depts.; dishes and spoons to pantry ering from his injury, was talking over old times with one of our Chairman Glenon Jokerst; Sec­ that Ordinary Seamen, Utility when finished; that deck en­ best shipmates. Lucky Lee Luciano. Did you see Mike Rossi up­ retary Thomas David. Motions and Wiper alternate each day in gineer and two deck mainten­ town, Lee? Smitty wants to know where Baldy Bollinger is right carried: All depts. use heads cleaning library; that radio in ance men be separated into now? . . . John De Abreu has decided to use his horse sense with a specified for them; to have en­ crew's mess be repaired by two fo'csles. Liberty ship soon, after a recent inflationary experience . . . Emil radio operator, or Delegate will gine delegate obtain new quar­ XXX Geare is sweating it out as a Cook on a ship instead of in the HalL ters for Firemen because of see Captain on matter. CHISHOLM TRAIL. March noise; to keep recreation and XXX 18 — Chairman Howard Pearcy; mess halls clean; to have Stew­ MURRAY M. BLUM, April 6 Secretary Frank Kerr. Dept. Jacksonville Item: Len Paradeau paid off there recently, ard keep sufficient amount of —Chairman Kastrivas; Secre­ delegates reported on overtime then went to Norfolk. Wonder if he's still in Ray White's town? glasses and cups for crew's tary Hale. A silent prayer was and a few minor beefs that had , . . Buster Moore and Harry Simmons, who sailed recently on mess; 4-8 watch to clean recre­ offered for mariners lost at sea. been squared away. Ship's the West Coast ship, the SS William Carson on a bauxite run, ation room in morning;, to have Good and Welfare: Bosun com­ delegate reported on fines and should be in New York soon . . . Charlie Lee, Gulf 70, shipped men on watch fed first, day plained about not getting what asked crew members to con- Bosun on a bauxite ship, the SS John Gorrie . . . Eddie Wilker- men second and men off watch he ordered—got beef instead tine turning in offenders. son, former Galveston Patrolman, just shipped on the SS Irvin last. of pork. Cook agreed in future Chairman suggested general Cobb to say hullo to La Belle France . . . E. Carlton and B. - Si to give him what he wants. checkup of messhalls and ice­ Sheely are standby Black Gang men, still standing by! JAMES GUINN, Jan. 20— The crew's request for more box. Also suggested that gun­ i* J* i 'i* (Chairman and secretary not bread in their night lunches ner's mess be used for a library, noted). All departments re­ was granted. Agreed that crew that with water running low Ozzie Okray, who paid off in Baltimore recently after hitting ported satisfactorily,, Bosun using night lunch is to clean up. salt water be used for washing good Russian ports, shipped out last week out of New York. Say, Fred Mason claims that the 4^ » & heads and alleyways, that all Ozzie, when do you think Leo Siarkowski will be back from the Captain is always interferring GEORGE H. DERN, Feb. 10— magazines be kept for others Pacific, on that China run he's on . . . Eddie Radzvila brother of with the work on deck; he Chairman A1 Stansbury; Sec­ to use. Ship's Delegate dis­ that Smiling Cook, Frank Radzvila, is looking for a good long paints quarters and passage­ retary A1 Kramer. Election of cussed trip cards and books and trip. Where's the Delaires, Frank . . . Chet Pye is a Isthmian way^ to save overtime. Rec­ ship's delegates. One minute read Union literature. volunteer organizer, we're informed. Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 31, 1946 THE MEMBERSHIP

0 I* CAiPTAIN ABOARD THREE TAKIES' ON WHITE OAK WELL, BROTHERS: BUTTON GWINNETT WHY DON'T YOU CAUSED TROUBLE WRITE THE LOG Dear Edilor: This is it. Right here is where you can blow off steam or do I enclose the facts on the hap­ a little gum-beating. Every penings aboard the SS Button Log-A - Rhythms week 62,000 Seafarers and Gwinnett. others turn to this page to read Labor At the outset of this trip the what you are doing, thinking Chief Cook had to do the Second and saying. Anonymous Cook's and Galley Boy's WOfk, as Maybe you've an idea for there were none aboard until Union action, or a tip that will I've builded your ships and your four' days after arrival. The save your Brothers trouble. railroads, Steward was always going ashore Surely, you and your ship- on company business. We finally I've worked in your factories and got a Galley Boy and Second mines. Cook and left for Galveston. Up­ twiN'wr I ~ I've builded the roads you ride on arrival the Second Cook de­ frim?/ o ^ on, cided to get off by mutual con­ I've crushed the wild grapes for sent, as he was dissatisfied with your wines. conditions. I've worked late at night on your When the Captain saw his re­ garments, placement finally arrive, he said The anonymous Brother who sent this in says it was taken "on I've gathered the grain for your to let him go, and said sarcastic­ board the luxury ship White Oak," with, from left. Bob Wilson, bread, ally that he wanted a baker, as now in England; J. Bluitt and C. Devers. Too bad one of them Tve builded the house that you he noted the man was young and isn't a Carpenter, so we could call him "Chips of the White Oak." live in, apparently just out of school. The I've printed the books that" Port Steward told the Steward you've read. to give the boy a chance. The kid proceeded to , drink. The Chief SKIPPER, MATE Cook got hold of .some rotten li­ had come from New Orleans to OKEH; THE FIRST I've linked the two great oceans quor and one morning turned to, mates, while plowing around together, get the ship and he was a very various ports o'call, have run willing young man, but, as hap­ as usual, but took sick. He asked SPOILED THE TRIP I've spanned your rivers with me to arrange for him to go to into things interesting or laugh- pens quite often, he got mixed up Dear Edifor: steeL the hospital. I told him if he getting. Seafarers and ships— I've builded your towering sky­ on his first batch of hot cakes, We, the members of the Wil­ was really sick and not drunk I where they go. what they do. scrapers. whereupon the Captain came liam Maclay, wish to put in a their laughs and their beefs— from the salon and told him he would see about it. I am willing And also your automobile. to swear that he wasn't drunk, good word for Skipper Pete are news. Write 'em up. might as weU get off, as he didn't Oberg and Chief Mate Jimmy I've gone out to wrecked ships in know his job. for there was no smell of liquor about him. I told the Steward King. They have proven beyond SAVANNAH AGENT the lifeboats. Upon arrival in Houston the and he said he would speak to doubt, they are regular guys. It When the storm loudly cried for Captain and Steward went to the the Captain. .Later on two MPs would be wise for the gang on SUGGESTS SALE it's prey; company officer and were told if- came qboard and took the Chief the beach to watch for this pair OF BOUND LOGS I've guarded your homes from they couldn't get rid of the Sec- away in a jeep. The next time because they give conditions, marauders, Dear Editor: heard about him, I learned he long dreamed about by all rope I've turned the night into day. wasn't taken to any hospital or chokers. Draws were plentiful I am writing this letter to ob­ and needless to say, so was the Whenever there's progress you'll doctor, but to jail and put in a tain some information concern­ find me. dungeon. rum and Senoritas down in Cuba ing the acquiring of the new lea­ and the other Rum and Coke Isl­ Without me the world could not He was kept there from Friday ther bound volume of the Sea­ live; ands. farers Log. I would like to get to Monday. I went to the Cap­ Conditions in the Engine Room And yet you would seek to des» tain and asked him to put the all of the back issues of the Log were not so hot. The Second and troy me. Chief under my care. His an­ for the years 1944 and 1945. Do Third Assistants are regular fel­ With the meager pittance you swer was that he would be kept you have any left? give. lows, but the First (Worst) Assis­ I thing if the Union would go in jail until one hour before sail­ tant and the Chief are characters. ing time. on record to authorize you to Today you may grind me in They will bear watching. Many slavery. Meanwhile, the Bosun and print and bind all of the previous of the oldtimers remember Wiiis- issues of the Log, that quite a bit You may dictate to me from the Wiper — tripcard men — were key Wilson, the ex-Waterman throne; drunk for three days and noth­ of revenue could be obtained by hero. He is up to his old tricks- But tomorrow I throw off my ond Cook unless he would go off selling these to the membership ing was done about it. chiseling and conniving, as he did fetters. mutually, as the company would at a nominal fee or at cost any­ I do not believe this should be years ago. The Black Gang stay­ And am ready to claim what I have to pay his transportation way. Dut to the fact that the Log allowed on our ships. Just be­ ed in an uproar practically the own. back to New Orleans. does not accept paid advertising, cause a Captain dislikes a man whole trip due to the First's ef­ the selling of the back issues of At an earlier meeting the crew I am master of field and of fac­ because he is a Union man, he forts and attitude. Just give him the Log would pay for it going felt that the Chief Cook, who was tory, should not be allowed to hang a few more years and watch his to press for a few issues at least. drinking, was causing all the I am mighty and you are but few. him. The Steward said the record. I realize that quite a few sub­ trouble and voted to have him No longer I'll bow in submission, Union couldn't or wouldn't do Now for the Calories Depart­ scriptions would have to be sold get off. After the Steward had I am LABOR and ask for my due. anything. I think the Union ment. The Steward and his en­ before it would be profitable to fired the Second Cook, I, as ship's should. There were no charges tire staff that includes some old go to press with the volumes. delegate, went to the Houston against the Chief Cook by the Dear Editor: Hoping to hear from you in the Hall to see about the method Army; they were merely acting I came across this anonymous very near future regarding the used. The Agent and Patrolman on the Captain's orders. letter in a newspaper some time came aboard the ship with the back issues of the Log, I remain ago. I think it is especially per­ I don't think we should let a Second. We held a meeting at E. B. "Mac" McAuley tinent right now. Captain get away with this. w*hich the Steward said that if Savannah Agent John J. Hunt the man did not quit he would Bill Thompson, (Editor's Note: call in the Coast Guard to pull Ship's Delegate DEAD; SEAMAN'S his papers. The crew, realizing A limited number of volumes that the Chief Cook was at fault, of the Log have been bound and MOTHER WRITES voted that he stay on. The Sec­ will be sent to the Branches and POEM J?OR LOG ond said he didn't want to stay will be put aboard SIU ships. The Dear Editor: on under those circumstances, suggestion for selling them to though. We got a new Second members is a good one. except I wish to express my thanks to Cook and sailed for Italy. that the cost would be prohibi­ you for putting my poem and let­ timers, functioned well and their tive, and the SIU doesn't want to ter in the Seafarers Log so - From then on the Captain was cooperation was always timely make a profit out of its mem­ promptly. When I have another after the Chief Cook, who was and here the crew wishes to bers.) I will send it along. doing the work of the Steward as thank them for same. I enjoy reading the Log very 111 well as his own. The Captain was There seems to be one sore much, since I married a merchant heard to say that he "would get" spot, on plenty ships all through mariner 20 years ago and had the Chief Cook before the trip the war years and that was the three sons who were merchant was over. Ship's Purser. Frank Dietlein, seamen. One was lost on a mer­ ..The Captain also had the Pur­ the Purser on the Maclay, is an chant ship in 1942, and another ser make up my pay and ordered Ybu CANTIROUOW exception to all rules. He played was killed while serving in the me fired. The Chief Engineer re- ball with the crew at all times, Coast Guard. V, fused to agree to such a demand. and the crew appreciated his Yours for service to the Mer= J Arriving in Italy, me Chief work in their behalf. chant mariners. the Bosun and a Wiper 1 Signed The Entire Crew Mrs, W. L, BTnowlton fen ... Friday, May 31. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thixleen

MORE ON BUNTLINE'S TRIP TO ICELAND AND BACK NO, IT WASN'T 'DRUNKEN SAILOR PHRASE?:. ^ ^ "As far as the Navy is concern­ MICHELET, SAYS ed, heavy drinking is the eAoep- BROTHER AT N.O. lion rather than the rule. There Dear Editor: are no peculiarities in Navy life that lead to excessive drinking. A couple of weeks ago you ran However, in the Metchant Mar­ a poem called Merchant Seaman ine alcoholism is much more of a in the Log-A-Rhythms column, problem. Dr. Robert G. Heath of said it sounded like Frenchy the Merchant Marine Rest Center Michelet. believes that men go to sea for the same reasons they drink—ah' It did not come from the facile escape from unpleasant life situ­ pen of Brother Michelet, but was ations. adapted (that is, the meter "Many sailors who are alcohol­ rhythm) by our own Tommy ics ashore have no desire to drink Sweeney here in the New Or­ leans Hall. The kid doesn't look for personal aggrandisement, and is doing an excellent job as a sort of junior patrolman. He will probably want to shoot me when he finds out I have told you. B. Sitlon

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Last week we ran a couple of at sea, since life at sea fulfills the- pictures Edmund Eriksen made same purpose as alcohol." in Iceland during the stay of I have known many Navy meiV' the Buntline Hitch there. Here who were cronic drinkers at sea are some shots made on the as well as ashore. Some have, way there and back: Top, The gone blind from drinking torpedo Hitch loads cargo at Halifax; juice. On a trip I made as a pa.s- center. Tom Santalucia, OS; A. senger on the West Point during Franken, AB and Pete Amadoo, the war from Sydney, Australia, OS, wear plenty of clothes as two men were put into camisoles they secure gear going out of due to the performance they put Halifax, and bottom, the grand­ on, while under the influence of est sight of the trip—the New hair tonic. York skyline as the Buntline I would say the reason drink­ put into New York Harbor. ing in the Navy is not on the same par in the Navy as it is in the Merchant Marine is that it is more difficult to take liquor » 3^ aboard a Navy ship, and the con­ sequences if the person is caught. H. J. Chesterfield

few billions here and there, most­ POMPOUS PURSER -•"T ly thei-e, he has not got around IS PUT IN PLACE to the starving Americans. BY ALCOA CAPTAIN I should like to say a word here about the personnel: every­ Dear Editor: one I have met, from the doctors Regards from every member of down to the maids and orderlies this crew. And as a gang goes deserve a. vote of thanks and this is one crew that is nearer gratitude. Many a nurse, order­ the oldtime peace crews than ly or maid goes out of his way' ever was seen through the war. to please a patient. When you All three departments pull to­ consider that these people all are gether. They get drunk together, overworked due to overcrowding, but when work is to be done aU you cannot help admiring the hands are on the job. The licen­ way they carry on against heavy sed personnel on the Alcoa cut­ odds. ter are all rigth as far as they Now, dear "Ed", in behalf of go, up to the present time. some of the Brothers here, we Only one difficulty arose wish to thank the Log for the in­ through the mistaken idea of the LETTER TO LOG terest shown us by taking our Purser. He gave out such infor­ HELPED SEAMEN pictures and listening to our com­ mation as: "no money, no shore IN S. I. HOSPITAL plaints. It was a great morale leave, no launch service," and we booster, since a man in here has Dear Editor: little or no contact with the out­ GET A In my previous letter, which side world. you published on May 9, I com­ We always look forward to the plained of insufficient and cold arrival of the ho.spital delegate, food here at the Staten Island that smiling and cheerful Broth­ Marine Hospital. I think the let­ er who delivers the Log, always ter has done some good, thanks friendly and helpful — our one to the Log. The food is reason­ bright spot during confinement ably warm now, though the qual- here. In signing off, I sincerely hope This space is devoted each week to the Seafarers' problems. that our SIU, through its intelli­ If you have what you consider a legitimate beef against the gent leadership and the power of Union, the company or any combination of circumstances, let the Log may attain the high ns hear about it. We'll try to get the lowdown, and answer it standards we are fighting to ob­ have been anchored out here at here. Beefs must bear members' names and book numbers. tain for our Brotherhood. Maracaibo for about two weeks.' Bill Bause We three delegates trotted up BROTHERS SEEK CLARIFICATION to the Captain who -denied issu­ ON LAUNCH SERVICE IN PORT ing any such order. The outcome I'd like to know whether the Alcoa Steamship Company, MERCHANT SEAMEN is that the pompous Purser has which operates the Alcoa Cutter I'm on, is supposed to furnish DRINK MORE THAN just gone ashore for passes and launch service when its ships are anchored out in the harbor of NAVY MEN, HUH? money, an errand he did not a foreign port. If so, for how many trips, and what is the pen­ seem to relish. But he wiU learn.' alty for lack of such service. Dear Editor: We'd like to request that you Chaiies Gotten, Deck Delegate ity and quantity still are below Here is an excerpt from an ar­ send the latest copies of the Log Charles Palmer, Engine Delegate the American standard. ticle that appeared recently in a to reach us at the Port of Mara­ Norman Hall, Stewards Delegate That, of course, cannot be popular- magazine. Although it caibo, Venezuela. ANSWER: No, Brothers, under our agreement with. Alcoa blamed on anyone but the auth­ makes interesting reading I am We hope to come in with « ihere is no clause affecting launch service in foreign ports. Sev­ orities responsible for setting the afraid that I cannot agi-ee with clean payoff. eral of our contracts provide for it, but not all of them. We're rate per head—^probably during Dr. Heath. Charles Cotlon, sending you copies of the agreement. the depression. And, of course, Is there any truth in the fa­ Charles Palxner. with Uncle Sam handing out a miliar Norman HalL K '

THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 31. 1946 Seafarers Protests Transfer Of Marine Bureau To Coast Guard (Cofjfinucd from Page 4) the presentation of our views would be limited to cursory cor­ A time limit of sixty (60) days respondence with it. According­ • is imposed. The law imposes the ly, we were never given an op­ onerous task upon any group ob­ portunity to be heard on a sub­ jecting to the proposals of orig­ ject of vital importance to the inating a resolution, having same hundreds of thousands of men brought to the attention of both employed in the Maritime indus­ Houses of Congress and then try. As a result of the submis­ having a joint resolution passed, sion of this proposal to the Con­ negativing the President's pro­ gress in the manner indicated, posals, all within the period of we are now presented with a sixty (60) days from the date of task which is difficult and bur­ the submission of the proposals NEW YORK G. L. Butler, $2.00; H. H. Miller, $1.00. $6.00; W. D. Makin, $2.00; T. J. Cal­ vert, Jr., $5.00; J. C. Jones, $5.00; C, densome, and therefore obviously SS MILTON SMITH Total—$22.00. to the Congre.ss, Lukcr, $5.00; M. J. Cook, $5.00; William unfair. E. Brahan, $2.00; Dillon Fontenot, SS MAYO BROS. It should also bo noted that In view of the situation, as $3.00; C. R. Hess. $2.00; B. L. Perry, H. A. Lipton, $2.00; W. Helvie, $2.00; Clark, $5.00; W. Cornell, $5.00. Total —$96.00. the terms of the law tend to de­ above described, we are con­ $12.00; Veron Asbogast, $1.00; John T. J. Wharsoe, $2.00; D. Chestnut, $1.00; W. H. Jones, $2.00; R. C. Hill, SS CAPE NOME prive the people of the United vinced that this entire matter has Ferguson, $2.C. ; W, Bose, $2.00; F. P. States of the time honored pro­ Rabalais, $1.00; C. A. Almerieo, $2.00; $2.00; E. Royal, $2.00; H. E. Selph, Cyde P. Parker, $2.00; C. Wright. never been properly brought to B. W. Jensen. $2.00; M. R. Short, $1.00; $2.00; J. C. Glisson, $2.00; L. E. Hart­ $1.00; J. Maldonado, $1.00; I. Valles, tection of Public Hearings which your attention and considered N. Risey, $2.00; A. K. Civens, $1.00. ley, $2.00; H. S. Franklin, Jr., $2.00; E. $1.00; S. Cohen, $1.00; L. Rente, $1.00; are the usual incident to the pro­ with the care appropriate to the Total—$33.00. E. Dixon, $2.00; D. E. Mays, $2.00; I. Garcia, $1.00; J. Rodriguez, $1.00; D. Butts, $3.00. Total—$12.00. posal of new legislation to the SS CARLOS FINLAY F. Landrum, Jr., $2.00. Total—$27.00. importance of the subject. We SS COASTAL STEVEDORE Thomas Ferris. $2.00; R. Deck, $2.00; SS W. SCOTT Congress. therefore are addressing this let­ F. A. Griffin, $1.00; B. Maldonado, A. Callfos, $2.00; C. B. Miles, $5.00; J. Golden, $1.00; F. Vito, $1.00; R. We respectfully point out to $1.00; J. H. Hicks, $2.00; H. D. Han- ter to you in the hope and ex­ W. J. McDonough, $2.00; J. Ormston, Annan, $1.00; F. J. CovelskI, $1.00; B. scom, Jr., $1.00; F. P. Masquez, $1.00; the President that our position pectation that you will withdraw $2.00; B. G. Hurley, $2.00; J. R. Bur­ Villanenna, $1.00; N. Rogewski, $2.00; J. Diamond, $1.00. Total—$7.00. in this matter has been adopted Part 1 of Re-organization Plan gess, $2.00; D. R. Lawson, $2.00; G. I. Beloir, $2.00; K. S. Hollstead, $2.00; and affirmed by all other Mari­ No. 3 of 1946 from the Congress Shea, $2.00; T. G. Dwyer, $2.00; J. T. N. Cole, $2.00. Total—$13.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Sanlonjans, $1.00; E. J. Dilder, $2.00; time Unions in the industry, rep­ until such time as you have had SS W. JOHNSON Hans Eriksson. $1.00; Delmar L. A. R. Gentile. $2.44; A. O. Charfaonneau. V. DePaul Williams. $2.00; A. Ra- Hutchison, $1.00; W. W. Brown, $5.00; resenting both licensed and un­ an opportunity to carefully con­ $2.00; M. T. King. $2.00. Total—$34.00. dano, $1.00; R. Bright, $1.00; B. B Hans Eriksson, $1.00: Delmar L. Hutch­ licensed personnel, including the sider the proposed change after SS GOVERNOR LINO Darley, $2.00; J. L. Menaro, $2.00; ison, $1.00; W. W. Brown, $5.00; M. S, following organizations: a Public Hearing on the entire J. Pasapera, $1.00; Receipt No. B23S3, H. A. Robinson, $2.00; J. E. Larut, Rutlcdge, $2.00; Kurt Starke, $5.00; Seafarers International Union subject. $1.00; Wm. G. Gooden, tiOO; Juan $2.00; J. H. East, $2.00; J. B. Barrett, Harry Juranis, $1.00; John II. Spearn, N. Blakely, $2.00; J. Lunn, $2.00; F. $1.00; N. E. Myers, $1.00; A. Longindes, Assuring you of our keen in­ Color, $1.00; Dimas G. Doraan, $1.00; A. of North America; Sailors Union Correa, $1.00; Gilbert E. King, $1.00; Farrell, $2.00; J. Pierce, $2.00; H. P. $4.00; C. D. Carlow, 50c; H. L. Alex- of the Pacific; National Maritime terest in this matter, which we Howard L. Holmes. $1.00; Jean Mc- Huff, $2.00. Total—$26.00. ander, $2.00; R. Gonthier, SOc; D. P. Union; Pacific Coast Marine Fire­ deem to be vital to the welfare Nealy. $1.00. Total—$9.00. SS CAPE MOHICAN Eldmire, $3.00; G. Faunce, SOc; R, men, Oilers, Watertcndcrs and of the Merchant Marine, and W. C. Buterfleld, $1.00; J. Morales, Drake, SOc; J. H. Fruh, SOc; F. Jen­ $2.00. Total—$3.00. kins, $2.00; Frank Romano, $1.00, Wipers Association; Marine trusting to be favored with your Total—$31.50. Cooks and Stewards; Marine En­ response at the earliest conven­ Donated to the Savannah SS CAPE BORDA G. Rivera, $2.00; D. C. Stubbs, $2.00; Charles Kath. $2.00; J. E. George, gineers Beneficial Association; ient opportunity, we are, with Hospital by the crew of the $3.00; G. R. Friberg, SOc; E. George, SS John Gorrie. the amount D. Coffey, $2.00; L. Brogi, $1.00. Total Masters Mates and Pilots Organi- kindest regards. —$7.00. $1.00; V. Romolo, SOc; O. B. Drum- of $9.12, which was sent to mond, $1.00; Receipt No. B 5303, $2.00; tation; American Communica­ Sincerely yours, SS RUFUS FOSTER A. Brown, $1.00; J. Malcolm, $2.00; J. the Savannah Agent. H. Alder, $2.00; C. Scott. $2.00; A. tions Association; the Radio Of­ JOHN HAWK, T. Ragland, $1.00; I. Galindez, $1.00; Southdas, $2.00; Dougles Furrow. ficers Union and the Inland Boat­ Vice-President, E. Cottis, $2.00; S| Miskow, $2.00. $10.00; H. Lincoln, $2.00; P. S. Parker, men's Union of the Pacific. Seafarers Intl. Union Total—$19.00. SS KYSKA $2.00; A. Burke, $2.00; A. Amato, $2.00; The letters from the Bureau of of North America E. M. Carlson, $1.00; J. B. Best, $3.00; C. Langley, $2.00; H. Brockman, $2.00; Atlantic & Gulf Dist. Godo Fredo, $2.00; W. Garbee, $2.00; the Budget did not advise us that J. Maloney, $1.00; J. Hrdina, $1.00; H. From the crew of the SS L. Wills, $3.00; H. Chavis, $3.00; W. J. Jackel, $2.00; A1 Smith, $2.00; C. J. Brown, $1.00; J. Jordan, $1.00; F. Lester, $2.00; A. Boney, $2.00; L. A. Ft. Frelinghuysen- the sum of McConica, $1.00; M. G. Wandling, $2.00; Finger, Jr., $2.00; D. W. Rose, $2.00; $11.40 to buy cigarettes for A. J. Nautnes, $3.00; Burke J. Weeks, J. Wooten, $2.00; Robert Ward, $2.00; the brothers in the Brighton LOOK HERE! $3.00; G. Dean, $1.00; John D. Can- W. A. Brown, $2.00; C. Bourland, $2.00; Marine Hospital. trell, $1.00; C. Wiles, $1.00; Frank O. Wm. Rosentenger, $2.00; J. Hand. $2.00; By ERIC UPCHURCH Shumock, $1.00; Floyd Brewton, $1.00; W. C. Ashley, $2.00; R. C. Fritz, $2.00. Willi# Kyles, 50c; L. A. Morse, $15.00; Total—$60.00. NORFOLK George C. Pierre, $5.00; George A. SS CAPE ST. GEORGE D. El win, $2.00; F. Mills, $2.00; D. I renege on my previous opin­ fit of those men reluctant to ship Jardieu, $50.0; Herman Earnest, $1.00. James Grady, Jr., $2.00; C. T. White, Sheperd, $2.00; J. Harris, $2.00; J. N. aboard unoi-ganized vessels. Total—$54.50. $2.00; J. Oliver, $1.00; Joseph Jenkins, ion that the Monday night educa­ Kellcy, $1.00; H. Wiltshire, $2.00; N. SS JOSEPH CONNOLLY $2.00; William Randall. $1.00; J. Berry, tional meetings should be en­ XXX W. Ross, $2.00; R. D. McBride, $2.00; J. P. Winn, $4.00; R. Diaz, $4.00; $2.00; R. Darby, $2.00; R. Lyon, $2.00; Belly Robbing G. L. Quinn, $2.00; J. R. Warrick, $2.00; larged to include the rank and A. Sistronk, $2.00; W. F. Hiscock, T. Chandler, $2.00; J. Miller, $2.00; W. One doesn't have to be washed W. F. Logan, $1.00; E. Layton, $1.00} file membership. If the officials $3.00; L. C. Derbyshire, $5.00; C. E. E. Murphy, $1.00; W. E. Lanier. $2.00; R. A. Kasier, $1.00; R. Frazler, $5.00; in the Blood of the Lamb to en­ Alle $3.00; A. Sweet, $3.00; J. B. G. Bane, $1.00; E. M. Ellis. $3.00; L. lake the proper steps, it isn't J. W. Lindewood, $2.00; H. W. Burle­ Vearia, $5.00; D. T. Taylor, $3.00; A. Rotherham, $2.00; W. C. Truelove, necessary. joy the sound philosophy fron: son, $2.00; J. C. Nelson, $2.00; A. N. DeW. A. Ebbert, $2.00; O. F. Dicker- $2.00; J. L. Cobb, $2.00; J. P. Mackey, the Bible. It is an interesting Jean, Jr., $2.00; J. G. Collins, $2.00; In the words of Horace Mann, son, $3.00; F. E. Wasmer, $3.00; W. E. $2.00; J. B. Wedgeworth, $3.00; M. N. book to read, just for the pur­ D. W. Batten, $2.00; V. E. Sawyer, "Neither the art of printing nor Steves, $5.00; J. F. Moran, $2.00; Evans, $3.00; C. L. Morehead, $3.00; $2.00; L. Bensky, $2.00; R. E. McDonall, the trial by jury, nor a free press, pose mentioned. M. J. Walsh, $5.00; L. W. Goldthwaite, C. Simpson, $3.00. Total—$45.00. Chapter 12 of Romans affords $2.00; T. J. Madigon, $2.00; L. G. Daily, nor free suffrage can long exist $2.00; W. R. Lanter, $3.00; J. Sidor, $1.00; E. B. Hall, $2.00; A. S. Emmons, very good advice to any man $3.00; V. Chubon, $3.00; P. Bray, $2.00; without schools for the training The following members do­ $1.00; M. Lyndall, $2.00; H. M. Hon- active in the Labor Movement. W. Torres, $2.00; J. A. Miranda, $2.00; derson, $2.00; S. Piner, $1.00. of teachers; for if the character J. Oquendo, $2.00. Total—$71.00. nated to men in Brighton Ma­ And to those leaders at the Great L. H. Lagman, $1.00; H. L. Lowery, and qualifications of teachers be SS W. C. BRYANT rine Hospital: $1.00; J. Smith, $1.00; E. Kilford, $1.00; Divide, I'd suggest reading 1 Cor­ allowed to degenerate, the free E. Kowndourakis, $1.00; P. Borrial, J. Savage, SOc; S. Berkelan, F. Clomona, $1.00; R. T. Monelre, $1.00; inthians, IX: 14. schools will become pauper $1.00; D. L. Lund, $1.00; L. 'i. Coley, 50c; C. Martinez. $1.00; N. L. M. Steffek, $2.00; L. Moty, $2.00; Then, of course, you always $2.00; $2.00; E. L. Chambless, $2.00; $2.00; T. R. Mather, $2.00; H. H. John­ Reznichenko. SOc; J. Ryan, have the old standby to throw at j. P. Marcano, $2,00; F. E. Antilla, son, $2.00; R. C. Bailiff, $2.00; J. P, SOc; E. Ottehberg. SOc; L. Al­ the Cooks—Hebrews XIII: 8. The $2.00; F. Martinez. $1.00; C. Howard. Gates. $2.00; C, D. Finken. $2.00; W. D. $2.00; W. D. Johns, $2.00; F. Smith, words, "Eat, drink, and be merry, bert, $1.00; W. Ingalls, SOc; Whetham, $2.00; J. E. Smith, $2.00; W. $2.00; B. H. Faulk, $2.00; W. E. G. Weilent, $1.00; J. Wojen- R. Rowland, $2.00; T. E. Freeland, for tomorrow we may die," are Kittrell, $2.00; J. W. Elliott, $4.00; ski, 7Sc. Total—$6.7S. $2.00;, L. Hcrnandes, $1.00; W. Flem- often mistaken for as words from H. C. Laney, $4.00; D. Cotton, $2.00; ming, $2.00; R. Cleveland, $2.00; Capt. the Bible. But the actual words B. Bonofan, $2.00; P. Lacroes, $1.00. of SS John E. Ward, $10.00; D. C. Total—$35.00. SS BURLINGAME Jones. $2.00; Ch. Mate of SS John E. are, "Let us eat and drink, for Ward, $10.00. Total—$111.00. tomorrow we may die." MV MOOSE PEAK J. H. Pape. $2.00; T. J. Brennan, Henry Trick, $1.00; Donald Stod­ $1.00; J. T. Newsom, $2.00; J. R. HOUSTON The origin is 1 Corinthians, dard, $2.00; B. R. Kazmiersky, $2.00; Hoover, $2.00; F. Strunk, $2.00; A. SS FORBES ROAD F. W. Bentz, $2.00; H. Juranis, $2.00; Fazzio, $2.00; F. Fernandez, $1.00; R. XV: 32. I prefer the mistaken E. A. Hansen. $2.00; R. W. .Malizio, J. V. McClain, $3.00; C. Dowling, $5.00: E. Ketcherside, $2.00; W. D. Fuller, version with the annex, "merry." $2.00; J. Banach. $2.00; R. H. Valden, S. J. Lewis, $2.00; R. L. Collins, $3.00; $2.00; Theodore Blucmber, $2.00; Eu­ To the highly supreme intelli­ $2.00; J. W. Sterling, $2.00; J. T. Robin­ R. G. Davis, $2.00; F. Muchelot, $2.00; gene Parr, $2.00; Peter Blanchard, $2.00; son. $4.00; R. T. Kokaska, $2.00; K. gentsia in the membership, J. Rekstin, $2.00. Total—$28.00. Joseph DeVore, $2.00; Donald Hurley, Kreitinger, $2.00; R. L. Austin, $2.00; this is suitable: SS RICHARD ALVEY $2.00. Total—$26.00. schools, and the pauper schools Ed Westlake, $2.00; Robt. Sherman, "Except ye utter by the tongue H. Johnson, $2.00; R. C. Ljunggren, SS WHITE OAK $2.00; J. B. Newman, $5.00; H. A. will produce pauper souls, and words easy to be understood, how $2.00; R. B. Long, $1.00; G. R. Griberg, C. Wolski, $1.00; V. V/. Bodine, $1.00; Tintle, $2.00; S. Billiy, $2.00; P. Good- the free press will become a false shall it be known what is spoken? $2.00; G. Giordano, $3.00; J. E. Jack­ J. Mqllale, $2.00; A. S. Butler, $5.00; M. paster, $2.00; T. E. Coleman, $2.00; and licentious press, and the ig­ son, $1.00; P. Cheklin, $1.00; M. L. Sinolcick, $1.00; R. G. Rife, $1.00; J. D. Poryles, $2.00; A. R. Bellem, $2.00; For ye shall speak in the air." Remstad, $2.00; .L Rhodes, $1.00; R. Heitman, $1.00; O. Carter, $2.00; A. norant voters will become venal 1 Corinthians XIV: 9. R. T. Charlton, $2.00; S. Gordon, $2.00, Lyons, $2.00; D. Beck, $3.00; E. Leon- Butler, $7.00; J. P. Scully, $1.00; D. Total—$43.00. voters, and through the medium onen, $3.00; John Ross, $2.00; C. R. Newell, $2.00. Total—$24.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Kenneth, $2.00; J. Forrest, $2.00; W. and guise of republican forms an SS STONEY CREEK S. S. Rodriguez, $2.00; O. C. Harris, Grohulski, $ 1.00. Total—$30.00. oligarchy of profligate men will ATTENTION! G. J. Robertson. $1.00; M. M. Mar­ $2.00; C. W. Lain, $1.00; P. A. Short, govern the land." If you donT find linen SS WEED tinez, $2.00; M. Mello, $2.00; W. F. $2.00; James Lohr, $2.00; Walter Gam- Horace Mann also said, "Be G. Bloom. $1.00; H. A. Schleback, Seago, $2.00; E. Poreliot, $2.00. Total bill, $2.00; K. A. Pugh, $2.00; W. C. when you go aboard your $2.00; Robert Prozinski, $2.00. Total —$10.00. t ashamed to die until you have Nugent, $1.00; Sam L. Rasco, $1.00; J. ship, notify the Hall at once. —$5.00. SS WM. PROUSE Rhoades, $1.00; J. B. Irving, $2.00; achieved some victory for hu­ A telegram from Le Havre or SS W. K. KAHAHA G. L. Smith, $20.00; John C. Han­ W. Henderson, $2.00; K. Nixon, $2.00; manity." Singapore won't do you any W. E. Craig, $2 00; E. J. Graebert, cock, $5.00; S. N. Hurst, $5.00; K: C. E. Crawford, $2.00; E. Vige, $2.00; ft We should make a placard of good. It's your bed and you $2.00; R. G. Cable, $2.00; W. Davies, Howell, $5.00; T. R. Danzy, $2.00; D. J. S. Capps, $2.00; R. C. Lumpkin, these words, and hang it in the $1.00; R. J. Barba, $1.00; B. Chianco, Nicholson. $5.00; E. A. Grady, $5.00; T. W. David, $1.00; C. S. WiliStms, have to lie in it. $2.00; J. S. Anderton, $2.00; R. L. E. Grady, .$1.00; William Anderton, w-. - Organizing Office for the bene­ $1.00; T. E. Cordon, $1.00; R. C. Cook, Casper. $2.00; W. W. Freeman, $5.00; $5.00; C. L. Allen, $5,00; H, L. Payne, $1.00. Total—$34.00. • '•» Friday. May 31. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pas« Fifteen

s Bonesio, Roma In 7.46 —Unclaimed Wages— Bonet, Guendo 18.09 SiU HALLS Bonet, T 1.98 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. HAnover 2-2784 Bonura, V. T .27 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave. Bonzon, William J 8.47 Liberty 4057 This list comprises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some of BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St, Booker, Joseph H 1.33 a. Calvert 4539 which may have already been paid. If you still have a claim, v. rite to Mis= PHILADELPHIA ,.,..,0 Ssath 7th St. Bookx, Carl H .69 Phone Lombard 7651 Boone, Albert 5.94 sissippi Shipping Company, 339 Chartres St., New Orleans, La., enclosing NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street Booth, A. C 29.00 4-1083 your z-number, social security number, date and place of birth and present CHARLESTON 68 Society St. Boothe, Melvin H 2.12 Phone 3-3680 35.00 address. NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Booy, Arend Canal 3336 Bordelon, Thomas A 3.61 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Bordine, Jack F 2.82 Brewer, William H 20 Brownell, Geo : 1.72 Burger. John .41 3-1728 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. Bori, Herbert E 26.53 Brewster, Ralph Arthur .. .96 Browning, Alan E 10.50 Burk, Joseph 2.25 2-1754 Boruta, Victor A 3.96 Brian, K 18.00 Browning, Daniel 1.89 Burke, Frederick R. .... 1.48 SAN JUAN, P. R 45 Ponce de Leon 7.42 San Juan 2-5996 Bosley, Paul R Brian, Mattie 2.62 Boyles, William N 2.84 Burke, John F. Jr., 11.38 GALVESTON 305 Vz 22nd St. Boxx, W 6.11 Bricc, Richard A. Jr., 69 Bruner, C 2.47 Burke, S...... 3.57 2-8448 TAMPA 1809-1811 Franklin St. Bosworth, Chester J 5.50 Brindle, John N 2.23 Brunei-, Harry 20.62 Burke, T .74 M-1323 Bos worth, Robert 9.03 Brininstool, Keith A 45 Bruce, Chas 01 Burke, Wm. C 31.89 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Boteler, James K 8.95 Brisbane, M. P 6.75 Bruce, Harry W 1.78 Burkin, A 5.00 Phone 5-5919 PORT ARTHUR 445 Austin Ave. Botelho, Louis ... 16.09 Bristol, James 2.97 Brunner, Wm. Leon 1.37 Bui'ley, Cecil 12.87 Phone: 2853Z Bothine, E. A 2.67 Bristow, Fred L 7.23 Bruno, G 1.07 Burnett, Robert B. 1.37 HOUSTON 7137 Navigation Blvd. Phone Wcntworth 3-3809 Boiidreaux, D .79 Brittingham, Frank J 2.23 Bruno, G. 1 43 Burns, Arthur 5.00 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Boudreaux, Willard 3.31 Britten, Harry E 9.91 Brunson, Forrest H 17.79 Burns, F. B 7.34 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Boudreaux, Wm. A. 2.75 Brockelbank, Orrin A 2.75 Brunson, L. P 1.34 Burns, Francis J 1.61 Garfield 8225 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Boufford, Weland 2.82 Brockelbank, Orrin A 4.87 Bryan, James B 22.03 Burns, Robert T 3.83 Main 0290 Boura.ss, A. E 9.50 Brockman, Leonard H 2.25 Bryan, John F 3.96 Burnsee, Thomas W. 1.88 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Bowrdon, Arthur P 4.00 Brody, Ward A 5.10 Bryan, Willam A 59 Burress, John A 12.24 Terminal 4-3131 Bourdon, Wm. F 15.30 Brooks, Clint D 22.91 Bryant, Clinton 18.98 Burrows, Clarence 4.53 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Bourdonnay, Louis .99 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Brooks, James 33 Bryant, Frankie L 71 Bursiewicy, C 2.25 Cleveland 7391 Bourdennay, Louis 2.24 Brooks, John W 13.44 Bryant, Levin 23.96 Burton, Garlan E 2.64 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Bourg, Junice A 7.60 Brooks, O. M. Jr., 11.58 Bryant, Robert D 2.97 Bunten, John .71 Superior 5175 CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair St. Bousfield, Harold W 2.82 Brophy, J. C 8.89 Bucci, Anthony P 6.93 Burton, John H 6.69 Main 0147 Bouton, Wm. T 12.92 Brose, George D 235.39 Bucher, N. C 14.39 Burton, John R 1.04 DETROIT 1038 Third St. tfcuzan, Wm. J 35.61 Cadillac 6857 Brothers, Donald E 9.75 Buck, Chas 5.00 Burton, James 93.29 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Bo wen, James 14.67 Brouelard, Norman 2.25 Buckelew, Charles L 99 Busha, Julius P .60 Melrose 41 lO Bowen, Llewellyn R , 11.71 Broussard, Jake 1.98 Buckley, Clayton G 9.28 Bush, Keith L 11.13 VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St. Bowers, Emery F 16.36 Broussard, J. E 01 Buckley, Rodney S 79 Bush, Peter 2.23 VANCOUVER .... 144 W. Hastings St. Bowie, James T 13.24 Bi-own, C .• 90 Buckman, L 9.48 Buterey, Nathan .45 Bowles, C. T 4.80 Brown, Clare R 4.92 Buckner, Marshall E 2.28 Butler, Clinton R. , 8.26 Bowles, Calvin 9.50 Brown, Curtis 2.49 Bucwick, P 24.75 Butler, Rloyd R 98.75 Money Due Bowling, Harry L .45 Brown, E 2.97 Buen, Vincent 106.72 Butler, Lloyd .71 Bowman, Richard 8.53 Brown, Earl T 8.26 Buffett, James 55.43 Btuler, Robert L 14.90 SS MURRAY BLUM Bowman, Walter E 32.40 Brown, Edward Martin .... 2,23 Bufkin, P 1,39 Butler, Wm. R .89 The following crew members Bowman, William W. .59 Brown, Edwin H 89 Bugnitz, Martin R 8.26 Butterworth, John S. .59 can collect their transportation Boyd, Edward A 17.74 Brown, Elijah 2.75 Bugsby, Darcy M 2.06 Buttke, Marlen T. 104.40 money from the Mississippi Ship­ Boyd, Harold C 5.94 Brown, Frank 1.48 Buicke, Donald James .... 6.68 Bux, Wm 2.25 ping Co., Hibernia Bank Bldg., Boyd, Ralph S .97 Brown, George 89 Buleza, Chas 89 Byars, John D 4.13 New Orleans: Boyde, E. A 4.90 Brown, Harold Donald .... 8.02 Burford, A. I. 79 Buydos, George P 15.84 Ray Casanova, Dennis Black Bnylan, David R, . 2:23 Brown, Herbert D 45 Bulick, Eu.?tachy .74 Byars, John D 2.2.3 Clarence Lintnn, Jr., O. Davis, Boyle, F 18.00 Brown, J 8.74 Bulaga, Raymond J 9.40 Byles, Dudley E 18.17 Dennis Brazz'ell. Boyle, John 8.91 Brown, Kennth, O. Jr., 69 Bulaga, R. T 11.28 Byman, Nils E 43.99 XXX Boyle, T. J 1.50 Brown, M. J 84.33 Bulin, James 45 Bynch, P 4.42 SS E. WEED Bracio, E 11.20 Brown, Omas L 3.00 Bullard, Allen J. 99 Bynum, G. R 6.00 C. Coats, 5 hours. Collect at Bracken, James C .69 Brown, Oscar M. Jr 16.50 Bullek, Michael G 70 Byrd, Alfred 1.00 South Atlantic Steamship Co., 17 Braden, Kenneth H. .59 Brown, Paul H 6.15 Byrnes, J. G 5.16 Byrne, Edw. J. 9.00 Battery Place, New York, N. Y. Bradham, J. E 7.50 Brown, R. ..., 1.98 Bune, R 89 XXX Bradley, Charles A 2.33 Brown, Regional H 2.84 Bunek, Joseph 1.86 SS AUGUSTUS LORING Bradley, Harold J .69 Brown, Stanley 1.37 Buness, Kenneth H 9.54 Brother Ossman: A check for Bradley, Jas. P 14.25 Brown, Theodore G 3.55 Bunker, L. 2.31 -PERSONALS- $42.07 has been forwarded to the Bradley, Robert C .76 Brown, Tom C 3.79 Bura, F 50.72 THOR LAWSON Philadelphia Hall for you, Bradshaw, David A. .99 Brown, Willam B 11.71 Bunch, Howard D 42.00 Contact your wife in New Or- XXX Brady, Bill J 8.35 Browne, Richard D 9.03 Burcliff, Thomas 18.39 lenas. Anyone knowing this SS JOSEPH N. DINAND Bradley, Edward W. 19.73 Brother's whereabouts contact The following crew members Brady, James Patrick 9.63 Mrs. Thor Lawson, 1534 Camp St., have overtime payments, as fol­ Bragg, J. W .08 New Orleans, La. lows: Bragg, Lawrence E 7.08 ATTENTION! XXX Bob Howell, 29 Va hrs.; Cook, Bragg, Virgil H 1.72 Will the following, crewmembers of the SS Battle Mountain ED EMERY 8 hrs.; Ruelas, 8 hrs.; Walter Branch, Earl 4.26 at the time of the fatal injuring by an exploding turbine of It is very important that you Kohn, 1 hr.; Warfield, 8 hrs.; H. Brand, Joseph J 2.25 Harry W. Bignall, Electrician, on September 12, 1945, at Texas get in touch with your mother. Sands, 6 hrs.; O'Brien, 6 hrs. Brandon, P 3.30 City, Texas, please communicate with Albert Michelson, 1650 XXX Bratsos, Theo ; 2.67 Russ Building, San Francisco 2, California, attorney for the SS L. K. KOSSUTH Brawdivine, H .08 widow Evelyn D. Bignall and the three year old child of her­ (Voyage No. 8) Bray, James E 1.98 NOTICE! self and Mr. Bignall: Herbert Sanderlin, 3 hrs.; R. A. Bray, Wallace i 4.00 When in New York bring your Nixon W. Seare, QM; Norman A. Campbell, AB; Joseph C. Tulorik, 3 hrs.; F. J. Nemmerich- Brazauskas, Victor 1.48 Union book to Headquarters. Foster, Jr., AB; Charles W. Coburn, Maint. Main; Hartsel L. Ed­ ter, 3 hrs.; E. J. Moran, 3 hrs.; A. Breedlove, Leon J. Jr., .... Leslie F. Anders 38034 8.25 wards, OS; Viggo W. Sorenson, Sec'd. Pumpman; Julian D. New­ D. Kimble, 3hrs.; K. P. Marple, Breeland, Harold 10.83 Charles E. Holder " man, Oiler; Charles T. Davis, FWT; William D. Smith, FWT; 3 hrs.; J. C. Barnett, 7 hrs.; J. Breen, Henry E 3.10 W. A. Abbott 43303 Jack J. Sireno, Wiper; James R. Porter, Steward; Baptiste Fruge, Case, 4 hrs.; S. Atkinson, 37^ Breen, H. V R. L. Besch " 60.00 Galleyman; Elton Hollingsworth. Utility; R. E. Hollingsworth, hrs.; D. Johnson, 59 hrs.; F. B. Bregy, T 2.23 William Patterson 46939 Messman; George J. Witto, Messman. Smith, 4 hrs. Bi'ennan, Earl E Arthur P. Dubois " 5.86 Collect at Bull Line office.^ Brennan, Jos. Patrick 79.36 Ralph C. Whitley, QM; James W. Hoffaker, AB; Hoyte Jas. Carr 42323 Brennan, Wm. S 7.42 Nicholson, Acting AB; Billie £. Hilles, OS; Walter D. Jones, OS; Jas. O. Stephens " Brephy, J. C .86 Jackie Kobie, Oiler; Prince A. White, Oiler; Truman L. Sus- Waller Sudol 42830 Breslin, James J 2.25 taire, FWT; John W. Milligan, Wiper; Carl R. Wright, Wiper; Otto F. Geisbaur " NOTICE! ; - Bresnan, Leo F .69 Lawrence A. Amick, Asst. Cook; John Capu^no, Utility; Iris E. Thomas J. Hauley 47500 CHARLES STEPHEN WEST Brewer, E. G : 5.88 Crawford, Messman; Dale Douglas Barnes, Messman; Glenn D. Elton P. Sanders " A & G Trip Card No. 8708 Brewer, M 5.20 Olive, Pumpman, Mach. S. F. Mattisen 42846 Bring tripcard and recipts to Brewer, W. .79 John William Rambo " headquarters in New York.

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