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THE FISHERMAN
October 7, 1952
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Representing the Organized Fishermen and Shoreworkers of British Columbia
Published Every Tuesday Except the Last Tuesday of Each Month by The Fisherman Publishing Society, 301 Powell Street Vancouver, B.C. G. NORTH—Editor Copies Printed This Issue: 9,200 Authorized as Second-Class Mall by Post Office Department, Ottawa
Is A Glass Of Beer Selling At Five Cents?
THERE is a great deal of academic discussion, both in unsigned letters to the editor in daily newspapers and in other manners, on the justification (or lack Gf it) in connection with the strike of salmon fishermen over the price they are to receive for fall chums.
Any discussion, if motivated by sincerity, is of some value. But, discussion' on the situation confronted by salmon net fishermen is' of little value unless those talking it over recognize the solid and indisputable facts of the situation. And, believe us, there are some mighty solid facts to consider.
One of our readers, a humble and righteous man, took unto himself the rather noble task of seeking support for the strike from those engaged in private business—those in "business for themselves."
On his first encounter with a member of this group, he found this reaction:
"You fellows are getting along all right, why should you be out on strike?"
His answer was simple and straightforward, always, of course, prefaced by a few choice expressions of indignation at the question originally put.
Confronted by an operator of "Licensed Premises," he asked, "Would you please give me two glasses of beer, and here's 10 cents to pay for them both." This, naturally, brought a rather sickly smile from the proprietor, who just as naturally came out with the fairly obvious remark that the price was 10 cents a glass.
Our man, no hedger he, replied: "You wonder why fishermen are on strike. Here's the reason: they can't fish on half of last year's earnings. If you think they can, why don't you accept five cents a glass for your beer?"
He applied the same principle to owners of other enterprises. When he approached a representative of a large department store and asked him if he could cut the price of his goods by 50 percent, he was met with this reply: "Oh, yes, for a day, as an advertising stunt. But no longer. If we did carry on any longer, we'd be broke in a week or two."
These reactions may be rather obvious and expected, but we can assure our readers that in every case, these replies to ordinary questions faced daily by the salmon net fishing fleet made the issues of the strike very clear.
People in Vancouver and in the province generally have not yet come to realize that fishermen are being offered what amounts to a 50 percent cut in their take-home pay. They realize the extent of this cut only when it is translated into terms they can understand—five cents a glass for beer, $25 for a suit of clothes, two-bits for a dozen eggs, half price for a meal, the same for a picture show, and so on down the line.
No wonder salmon net fishermen are solid in this strike. Like the butcher, the baker, and all the other trades and businesses and workers, they cannot operate on last year's earnings minus 50 percent—hence the strike.
Fishermen would rather survive the winter on the money they can make by selling their fish directly to the public; on their share, however small it might be, of money earned through selling to private buyers at respectable prices, rather than by giving their fish away to selfish companies who are out to squeeze them to the wall.
That is why salmon net fishermen will win their strike, even if the victory is not in terms of cold cash from the Fisheries Association this year.
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Note From "Kenn Falls" Crew
Newport, Oregon, Sept. 20, 1952. Editor, THE FISHERMAN: •
We as members of the vessel Kenn Falls acknowledge and appreciate the whole-hearted help that Capt. FRED HOMER and his crew on the vessel "Zorina" of Victoria, B.C., rendered us in our recent accident. Also the U.S. Coast Guard vessel "Balsam" and lifeboat "Defoe Bay" and the airplane that helped us.
Yours truly,
C. SUNDE J. PRINGLE JOHN BERG JOE EVANS MARVIN CARAVEN W. LUND
P.S.—Please put this in the "Fisherman's paper.
THE TIME-STUDY MAN was
going through the plant when he spied an elderly man standing motionless in one corner of the room. "Who's the close-mouthed fellow over by that door?" the efficiency expert asked.
"He's just waiting for the janitor to bring back the cuspidor," was the answer.
By ZERO TIDE
HTHIS column will give you advice on just about everything, that is, excluding horses — we -«- want to stay alive a while longer. We have told you who to bet on in the two major baseball leagues, and none of our choices have been worse than second in two years. This year, as a matter of fact, we had one winner (Brooklyn) and one second (Cleveland). So if you're an across-the-board bettor, you might make money by taking our tips. Forgetting  baseball for
a mo
ment, we've found a dandy way for making some easy money, but it won't work till we get a government that says a worker must be given a week's notice, or a week's pay in lieu of notice when he "gets the axe.
If that last ever comes into being, we're all set for an easy racket. Here's how a smart Australian made the legislation and the "red horrors" in high places pay off handsomely.
The United Nations World reports as follows:
"In Sydney, Australia, Robert Clifford, 29, was arrested after a short fling at an up-to-date racket. .Four times he obtained work, then telephoned anonymously to warn the employer he had just taken on a Communist. Each firm sacked him at once with a week's pay in lieu of notice."
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George Simpson of Zeballos was recently seen steaming through Hecate Narrows with his long pipe jutting out. Many of the local inhabitants thought it was the "Ma-quinna" resuming her run—too bad George hasn't got a CPR whistle.
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Fred Vindberg, well-known fisherman, recently sold his dragger "Hero 1" for a reported price of S17.000. The "Hero 1" is reputed to be one of the oldest fishing vessels in B.C., having been built in Ballard, Washington, in the year 1902.
Last word we had on the "Kenn Falls" which nearly sank off the
those whiskers off." We expect they'll be off next time we see Mike.
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.Archie Reagh, gillnetter "Isle cf Hope" of North Vancouver, is busy installing a new 95 horsepower Ford marine engine in his gillnetter.
Don't know if he is any relation to Ossie Reagh of Ladner but if he is, he probably hears Ossie's mellifluous tones direct from Ladner without such things as phones, etc. Ossie is an outstanding Union man who is doing a great job on the Fraser in picketing and through his skillful use of the radiophone. Yes, indeed.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Swaluk and son
of Port Alberni, troller "Pride and Joy" are recent arrivals in the city, reporting a fair season of fishing on the west coast.
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Art Burchett of Tofino is in Vancouver attending meetings of the Central Strike Committee. He will likely be returning home this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Petersen, of
Sointula, troller "Wesco," are in Vancouver or were last week but it's strange how many people want to get back home after a few days here.
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Perhaps two of the most welcome visitors we have seen in many a moon were cartoonist Ken Slater and his wife Nesta, who are in Vancouver for a couple of weeks
coast of Oregon last month while that is> they are in Vancouver and
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fishing tuna, was that she is still below the border undergoing repair. We heard that over a week ago and the fellows may be home by now. P.S.—Don't forget to read the note from the crew on this page.
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Peter Vaage, troller "Janet V" is a recent arrival in the city with 4500 pounds of coho selling at 22 cents. By the way, when we say recent, it means within the last couple of weeks.
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The "Margaret 1" made at least one good tuna trip, landing 12 tons in Victoria not so long ago. Skipper is Lief Tusvik, and has been drawn to our attention, the vessel carries refrigeration and can stay out for long spells.
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Walter Brynjolfsen, troller "Mar-lien 2" is a recent arrival from the west coast. Walter expects to make :.ne more trip before calling her
quits for the season.
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Several draggers came in to Steveston recently, most of them, we imagine, on their last trip before the herring season. Among those landing at Imperial in the last two weeks were the "Gail Diane," "Misty Moon, "Van Isle." "Santa Maria," and "Tatchu," The "Misty Moon" was the last of the five to hit town, arriving September 29. All reported fairly good fishing.
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H. Pedersen, troller "Saucy Sue,'' is a recent arrival from the west coast with a trip of over 3000 pounds of coho.
Mike Borozny is back in town from the Kisamat area with something to show for the season . . . a tremendous crop of whiskers. He was seen trying to get in (he front door of his home but Mrs. B. was liiying down the conditions: "Cut
New Westminster. Ken's cartoons he promises, will be tickling readers for some time to come. It was good to see the Slaters even though a conversation with Ken always leaves us with a stiff neck, f •,     '   *    * *
Mr. and Mrs. Max Botel and son Harold from Quatsino are now in Vancouver on a visit. Max is having a few minor repairs done to his troller "Lu-Ann 2" and will be leaving for home with his family as soon as they are completed.
The Stevens, Homer and Grace, scored a hat trick. At four in the morning of September 22, Grace gave birth to a big baby boy who promises to grow up to be as large as his dad . . . and he is number three, all males, for the Stevens, Even the girls in the Union office were puffing on El Ropos handed out by the proud papa.
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salmon and herring seiner, went out hunting a couple of weeks back and shot a poor little black bear. The bear was too old "and tough to eat so all Ray got out of the trip was a long hike.
"Red Guards Shoot 45 Pows" . . . a headline like that from Korea wculd no doubt draw the ire of the N. American church, politicians, military brass, et al. But the headline reversed, "U.S. Guards Shoot 45 Pows" draws not a word of protest from Canadian Christian leaders. What hypocricy indeed. Regardless of race, creed, color, or politics, the murder of war prisoners is no more justifiable than murder of any kind, possibly less so, since the prisoners referred to, North Koreans, were without any means of defense (only two U.S. soldiers were injured). It is an act of bestiality that must be condemned by anyone cherishing honesty, decency, and the inviolability of human life.
More Fish And Ships
Rabeneck Bros., troller "Tamara 2" of Nanaimo, were in town recently. The brothers operate a marine ways in Nanaimo.
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Mr. and  Mrs. Jack Henderson,
troller "Mary 2," are recent arrivals in the city.
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Jack Gregg, troller "Me 2," from Secret Cove, is a new arrival in the city.
Jack McAlpine, troller "Albany," is just back from Blackfish Sound. This is Jack's first year's fishinj; which he says was a poor start. He was formerly with the Dolmage Towing Company.
The whaling fleet arrived home recently with a total catch of 451 whales for the season. There are Ave boats in the fleet. The "Globe 1," "Tahsis Chief,"" "Polar 5," "Bou-vet 3," and the "Nahmint."
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