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“PEACE ON EARTH TO MEN OF GOOD WILL..”
We pray for Peace but half the world’s people are at war or involved in civil strife. While each side is sure of their cause, the result is still pain and suffering, grief and anguish.
None of us can singly alter the events that are occurring. We can, of course, politically try to express ourselves, but so often the political choice is not one of peace or war, but is more closely related to personalities or domestic problems.
What we can do individually is act as “men of good will” by our charitable deeds and by our daily activities.
We can also pray, and in this period of holy days perhaps all of us can reflect on the suffering around us and stop briefly and pray for peace.
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYBODY
As some of you may know, I recently suffered an off-the-job accident with an aluminum extension ladder that suddenly developed a will of its own. The result of this momentary carelessness was a cracked bone in my arm and a rather awkward cast.
This accident brought home to me the ease in which a careless or unthinking action could result in an accident.
I hope each of you will continue to be alert towards the unexpected because the accident that happens can be yours.
I sincerely wish you and all the members of your family a Most Happy Christmas and New Year.
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$225 Paid For Ideas
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Jerry Ferguson, left, and Hugh Garahan of the Roylar plant, seem quite excited over the checks awarded for their Ideas.
by Pete Welch
Nine employees received $225 for Ideas submitted during the past months. The Ideas centered on improvements in the plant’s operations and reductions in costs.
Employees who received $25 for their suggestions were Anthony Galletta, Robert Guest, Ray Kubick, Hugh Garahan, Paul Blasko, Jr., Jerry Ferguson, Mario Jannetty, George Salokas, and John Wawer.
Letters of Commendation were given to N. Croce, M. Watson, D. Bedard, W. Carreiro, F. Sordi, E. Evans, B. Zukauskas, W. Palmoski, F. Wallace, J. Gandolfo, K. Searles, L. DeLaRosa, and M. Schluensen.
A work area is a good place to look for Ideas.
Start with present work methods in the department. Is there a better, easier way to do the job? Can it be done faster?
If something has been done the same way, every day for ten years, there’s a good possibility that it’s being done wrong and inefficiently.
Ideas Pay Lots of Money
There’s no limit to the amount of money awarded for an Idea. The minimum award for an approved Idea is $25.
Hospitals Approved By State
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Dr. Jelley, plant physician, shows Adeline Farrar R.N. certificate of approval for plant’s hospital facilities.
by Bob Shortt
Uniroyal Chemical was the first industrial plant in this area to pass the Connecticut State Department of Health inspection and become eligible for a license to operate hospital facilities at the Chemical and Synthetic plants, according to Helen Coburn, R.N., of the Conn. State Dept. of Health.
Requirements Strict
The Laws impose tighter regulations upon the conduct of industrial health facilities in the State.
Besides the strict requirements for the physical facilities, equipment and supplies, the Law requires that a Medical Director, who is a physician licensed in Connecticut, and sufficient registered nurses be available to provide health services to employees. It also requires that at least one individual, who has successfully completed the Advanced Red Cross First Aid course, shall be on duty to provide first aid services whenever a registered nurse or physician is not on duty in the plant.
To date, 39 employees have taken the necessary First Aid courses which involved 20 hours of instruction and demonstrations.
Water Good For Burns
The ancient treatment of plunging burned skin in cold or ice water is still the quickest way to relieve pain. The cold water doesn’t damage the burned skin, but actually helps prevent blistering and aids healing. Continue the treatment until the pain disappears, or apply towels soaked in cold or ice water.
Sno-Plow
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[IMAGE: Photo showing Russ Gandolfo demonstrating scarf caught in pulley belt]
Russ Gandolfo, right, shows how scarf caught in pulley belt and almost broke his neck.
given way. Ironically, it was the first time my son had worn a scarf when working outside.
Inside the kitchen, my wife was cooking a Thanksgiving turkey. What almost turned out to be a day of tragedy, was really a day of thanksgiving for us.
When they talk about the unexpected happening, I know better than ever what they mean.
Avoid Danger In The Bedroom
by Sal Aloise
There are two bedroom practices that may save you and your family if your house ever catches fire during the night; 1) keep the bedroom doors closed, 2) have a second method for escaping outside if the normal exits from your bedroom are locked.
13% of the fires in a home start in the bedroom. The bedroom door, which is the normal escape to safety quickly becomes a death trap—when opened—from lung-scorching heat, poisonous fumes, and choking smoke.
Christmas On The River
In a continuing program to improve the physical appearance of the plant, 100 Christmas trees were planted along the Naugatuck river bank near the Reclaim plant. The trees will grow to a height of 12 to 15 ft. and provide a scenic effect on an otherwise drab section of the Reclaim yard. The trees are a small part of a $4,000,000 program to improve plant buildings and facilities.
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