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Vol. 4, No. 8 April 19, 1962 PHOTOS from the FLEET EXX-MOR-007835 COMF1) FROM THE CCJELErilONS IN THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN H ls T o lf THE UNIVERSITY OF T E X A S A T A U S TIN ] PHOTOS from the FLEET (Continued) Marvin Wickham; Walter Wickham; Richard Kneale; a dog, Tramp and pet raccoon, Kiki about to board the Esso Gettysburg, March 5, off North Miami Beach. The 18' boat had been adrift overnight after motors failed. Willard W. Poyner, FWT, Esso Scranton Esso Zurich in tow of the Esso Scranton, March 9, while engineers in the former ship blank off main circulator (and rup tured expansion joint) and put auxiliary circulator system in service. LU H Paul R. Robert, POM, S&: \C s- Esso Gettysburg fc . . ^ V V . *! * _________` _.. .................. ........ '* Frank E. Caroros, Oiler, Esso Bridgeport .. r ' *__ Forward part of the 14,000 dwt. tanker Gem, which broke in two 100 miles SE of Cape Hatferas on March 8. Crew of the vessel was rescued by a passenger ship and a U. S. destroyer and salvage tugs towed both halves into Jacksonville. IO Petroleum Prospects in 1962 The following are two extracts from an address by C. E. Reistle, Jr., President of Humble, before a meeting of the National Industrial Conference Board, San Fran cisco, March 22. "It may interest you to know that with a price of 31 cents a gallon for regular grade, the cost of gasoline is only about 5 cents a pound. Consider what you pay for other goods -- from simple com modities such as bread and salt on up through the wide range of mass produced articles -- and you will quickly realize how inexpensive gasoline is among manufactured products . . . "Competitive forces in the petroleum industry will continue to keep prices at levels that are attractive to consumers, but the downward trend of recent years may be at an end. Profit margins have dropped enough to discourage some invest ments and to induce some operators to sell out. The rest of us -- by strenuous efforts to reduce costs in recent years -- have been able to offset some of the effects of higher prices for labor, services, and materials. Nevertheless, our indus try's rate of return on investment has declined to levels that are no better than the average for manufacturing, despite our greater risks in ex ploration. In a year when business conditions are good and petroleum demand is relatively strong, we should experience some improvement in profits. . ." TAFFRAIL TALK The Esso Zurich is to make a trip to the West Coast for the MSTS. She will load a full cargo of jet fuel May 3-5 at an as yet undetermined Gulf or Caribbean port and discharge in California, Oregon, or perhaps Hawaii or Alaska. ** * The Esso Huntington, and particularly Chief Mate Milton Franklin and Second Mate Albert Scara, were complimented by Julian Mote, Head of the MEK plant at Bayway. on the preparations and procedures for handling this critical solvent aboard the specialty ship. Mr. Mote led a group who inspected the Huntington on April 11 while MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) was being loaded. He telephoned Marine Division headquarters the same day to report his highly satisfactory findings. *** Chief Mate Bobby Stap gave a lecture on the sextant and celestial navigation to about 300 Bay town Junior High students on April 12. Mr. Stap was introduced to the audience by Drew Scott, a student at the school and son of W. A. Scott, of the Baytown Marine Office. Drew' reported that ESSO FLEET NEWS is published for the seagoing em ployees of the Marine Division, Humble Oil & Refining Co.: J. D. Rogers, General Manager: Joseph Andreae, Assistant General Manager: Sydney Wire, Assistant Gen eral Manager. W. E. Gardner. Editor. Contributions and suggestions are invited and should be addressed to The Editor. Esso Fleet News. Humble Oil & Refining Co.. P. 0. Box 1512, Houston 1, Texas. EXX-MOR-007836 COPIFU FROM THE COLLECTIONS IN THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN HLSTOK THE UNIVERSITY OF T E X A S A T A U S T IN ` Mr. Stap did "an extraordinarily good job of ex plaining the complicated instrument and answer ing questions from students and teachers." ** * Stanley Lindsey, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clifford E. Lindsey, of Jefferson, N. C., was presented with the highest Boy Scout honor -- the Eagle Scout Award -- on April 1. Mr. Lindsey has been First Asst. Engineer in the Esso Florence. CIO in Bid to Organize Esso Fleet Esso seamen are once again being approached by an outside union to sign cards designating an international union as their bargaining agent. This time it is the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Work ers Union, AFL-CIO. This Company's belief in an independent and unaffiliated union is well known. We want to reaffirm our conviction that an independent union can best represent the interests of our employees. We disagree with the OCAW's assertion that "For a long time there has been general dissatis faction with the independent unions in the mari time industry." We think the record shows that independent unions have, in fact, pioneered many of the improvements sought by the international unions. In any case, your choice of union is up to you. The Company wrill not discriminate against any employee because of membership or non-member ship in a union. At the same time, the Company will not countenance any threats, coercion or in timidation as a means of persuading employees to join a union or sign a pledge card. . WORDS OF THE WISE One man with courage makes a majority. --Andrew Jackson An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the ip ' m Safety Awards Made to Two More Vessels The Esso Chester and Esso Newark were the sec ond and third vessels (the Esso Raleigh was the first) to receive the Marine Division's Certificate of Safety for operating throughout 1961 without a lost-time personal injury accident. The awards were made by Captain M. Breece, Manager of the Op ESSO CHESTER. (I. to r.) Leo L. McDonald, DM; Captain erating Dept, on March 9 and 13, respectively. Breece; W. A. Scott, Baytown Marine Office; Roy E. Menzer, Chief Engr; Roy T. Pearson, First Asst; H. W. ESSO NEWARK. (I. to r.) Jose M. Moura, Bos'n; D. A. Bradbury, Asst. Port Engr; Captain Clarence S. Lee, Hodges, Port Steward; Anthony P. Senna, Chief Stew Master; T. J. McTaggart, Port Engr; John D. Rogers, ard; Anthony Lazarczyk, DM; Captain T. A. Johnson, Master; Nils Vindenes, First Asst; W. A. Scott, Baytown Marine Office; Philip W. Babcock, Chief Mate; Captain Breece; Norman Avenell, j . -. General Manager, Marine Division; James S. Brown, DM; Wilbur W. Cottle, Baytown Marine Office, and John L. Benner, AB. Asst, to Manager, Operating "............ ` v- Dept; Captain H. E. Heffel- _ ' \. finger, Asst. Port Captain; Robert I. Giddens, Chief Engr; T. J. McTaggarf, Port Engr; J. M. Sachs, Safety Engr; Isaac F. Hamilton, Third Mate; H. W. Bradbury, Asst. , jpl -'=4, ' !l m- * iu; Port Engr., and Marvin L Blake, AB. |V - . kO < swNfc~*v*NlY \ EXX-MOR-007837 Steve M. English, Asst. Manager of the Repair Dept, (standing, right) is pre sented with a Polaroid camera by Syd ney Wire, Asst. General Manager of the Marine Division, as a token of esteem and appreciation by co-workers. The presentation was made during a lunch eon at the Houston Club, April 2, to honor Steve on his 30th anniversary with the Company. Seated are John D. Rogers and Joseph Andreae, General Manager and Asst. General Manager of the Division, respectively. u< m C f u ;* LU I7:*: I! X'o mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather. --Washington Irving Wealth is not only what you have but it is also what you are.--Sterling W. Sill RECENT RETIREMENTS Bos'n Alex Kirs. Although Mr. Kirs claims his hobby is working with plants and enjoying nature's wonders at his summer home in Connecticut, the retirement gifts he received from his shipmates in the Esso Boston might tempt him to spend some The MIS-Adventures of J-SWHftEWNt Mc FRACTURE Mac's left little finger has suddenly grown to amazing proportions. He was carrying linen aft to the midship quarters. As he went through a weather doorway, the door slammed on the lagging "pinkie", which became a sore sight. At other times, Mac has slammed a door on his right thumb after cleaning a room and had the same thumb "barked" by an easy-moving dog on the jamb of a chill box. Though he is learning, we think, Mac still has a weakness for getting his fingers in jams with jambs. time at his old trade -- carpentry. In a successful little ceremony on March 9, Alex was presented with a power saw, electric drill kit and a matched set of wood chisels. Retiring April 1, Alex had close to 23 years of credited service in the fleet. His first ship was the Princeton, which he joined as AB on July 12, 1923, following a few trips in Isthmian and Moore-McCormack freighters. During and after the War he was Bos'n in the Esso Charleston and AB and Bos'n in the Esso New Orleans for 2*4 years each and in between worked at the Naval Shipyard at Bayonne. He sailed continuously as Bos'n for the past 11 years, most recently in the Esso Baltimore, Washington and Boston. m iff.- ' rSPgj. : :--,y ... V. V. Chief Mate Allan J. Kessler Bos'n Alex Kirs (foreground) during the ceremonies in his honor aboard the Esso Boston on his last trip. Alex and his wife, Emilia, have an apartment in upper New York City in addition to their sum mer home. Future plans are undecided as yet but there may be a little traveling and perhaps a look at Florida or some other warmer climate. m EXX-MOR-007838