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48 Years of Service
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After a near half century of service, Henry Harrison a Foreman in the Dispersions department, retired. He worked for the Philadelphia Reclaim Dispersions Co. until it was purchased by Uniroyal Chemical in 1930. Congratulating him at right is Herbert Scullin, Superintendent of Reclaim and at left Robert Foltz, General Foreman.
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Dr. Byron Hunter, a Research Associate in Research and Development, retired after 34 years service. Dr. Hunter received 38 patents, the highest in the Chemical Division. He received patents on Polygard and Antioxidant 451, which are made in the plant and Celogen RA, AZ, and OT.
Cancer Facts for Men
Two out of six cancer patients are now saved each year, but three out of six could be saved, if the cancer is treated early.
Yet, while more women than ever are being cured, cancer is becoming a greater threat for men.
The first step in the prevention of cancer is to visit your doctor regularly whether or not there is something wrong.
The common types of cancer in men are: cancer of the mouth and pharynx; the digestive system (stomach, bowels, and rectum); the respiratory system (larynx or voice box and lungs); the skin and lip; and the sex organs (usually the prostate gland).
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in one section of the plant each year until the water flow during rainy periods is low enough in the process sewer to be handled by the pretreatment plant without it being necessary to overflow to the river. Phase I in the south chemical yard is now almost complete.
Since storm water will flow directly to the river without treatment it will become very important to keep the building roofs and yard areas free from chemical spills.
Every employee’s cooperation is needed to prevent the spills and to take quick action in cleaning them up when they so occur.
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eases. Their markets are still growing in important grain countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, East Germany, Pakistan, and South Korea.
Omite Exported
OMITE® acaracide produced at Naugatuck and Latina, Italy, has found applications in fruit and vegetable growing countries of the world. About 25% of the overseas business is with Omite®.
Italy is the strongest offshore market, with Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, South Africa and Argentina, showing a growing demand for it. Much of the Omite made in Bldg. 80 is exported to So. America.
Are You An Alcoholic?
To answer this question, ask yourself the following 20 questions and answer them as honestly a you can.
| Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Do you lose time from work due to drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. | Is drinking making your home life unhappy? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. | Do you drink because you are shy with other people? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. | Is drinking affecting your reputation? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. | Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. | Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. | Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. | Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. | Has your ambition decreased since drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. | Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 11. | Do you want a drink the next morning? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 12. | Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 13. | Has your efficiency decreased since drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 14. | Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 15. | Do you drink to escape from worries or troubles? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 16. | Do you drink alone? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 17. | Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 18. | Has your physician ever treated you for drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 19. | Do you drink to build up your self-confidence? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 20. | Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking? | ☐ | ☐ |
If you have answered YES to any of the questions there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you are an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.
(The foregoing Test Questions are used by Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Md., to help in determining whether or not a patient is an alcoholic.)
If you think you have a drinking or drug problem and want help, you can call George Allen, Ext. 3217 or Jack Howland 573-3889 (Oxford). It is not necessary to reveal your name.
The Way to Work in 1938
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A foot bridge over the Naugatuck River, between the old Mezzio gas station on Rte 8 and the present Maintenance Dept. pipe shed, was the way to work for many Uniroyal Chemical employees from the Goats Hill section in 1938. The bridge was swept away when the river flooded in 1938 and replaced with the present Whittemore bridge
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New Plant in Brazil
The Company will construct a $3 million new manufacturing facility in Brazil which will produce timing belts and other power transmission products for the automotive and office equipment industries.
It is being constructed at the new Uniroyal complex in Rio Claro near Sao Paulo, and will be ready about June of 1976, and employ 70 people.
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