Frederick Wintsch

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Seven Retire

[PHOTO]

Three “Night Supers” recently retired from Chemical Production. From left in the photo are Robert Mazaika, Factory Manager; John (Sandy) Yachtis who had 39 years of service; William Swick, 32 years of service; and Michael Patrick, 40 years of service. At right is Eric Johnson, Superintendent of Chemical Production. The “Night Supers” were responsible for the plant’s operations on the night shift and required a thorough knowledge of all the buildings in the plant, including the Plant Hospital where they often administered First Aid to an injured employee.

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Antonio Marques, center, retired after 35 years service. From left are Robert Burns, Marques, and Joseph Semasko.

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Albert Matulionis, center, a Group Leader in Synthetic Maintenance, retired after 30 years. From left are Henry Witkoski, Matulionis, and Eugene Doughty.

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Salvatore Falcone retired from Chemical Maintenance after 26 years. From left are Richard Calzone, Anthony Malone, and Falcone.

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Tano SanAngelo, left, retired after 36 years service. He is congratulated by Frederick Wintsch, right, Manager of Industrial Relations. SanAngelo was Divisional Chairman of Local 218 for 12 years; a member of the Negotiating Committee for 4 terms; and served as a Steward for 15 years.

Prior Named

John J. Prior has been named Superintendent of the Plant Engineering department. In his new position Prior is responsible for the Planning, Direction and Coordination of the Engineering and Maintenance activities at the Chemical plant. In addition he will have the responsibility for Engineering services at the Chemical Division’s plants in Dalton, Ga., Gastonia, N.C., Los Angeles, Calif., and Bethany, Conn.

He joined the Uniroyal Chemical plant in 1963 and held a number of supervisory Production and Engineering assignments. In 1972 he was named General Foreman of the Chemical Maintenance department.

In 1974 he was named Plant Manager of the Borough of Naugatuck’s Waste-water Treatment Plant. In 1977 the Naugatuck Treatment plant received the Connecticut Waste Water Treatment Plant Safety Award for its safety performance.

Plant…

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sight into the wide and diversified market use of the raw materials that are usually seen in 100 lb. cartons, 50 lb. bags or 55 gal. drums loaded on pallets ready to be shipped to all parts of the country and the world.

Few employees realized— prior to the tour—that the Naugatuck plant is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rubber chemicals and that virtually every tire on the highway contains one of the chemicals manufactured in the plant.

Picnic at Lake Quassapaug

The picnic was held at Lake Quassapaug from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. where a menu of steaks, hamburgers, clams, sausages, salads, draught beer were served for the entire period. Husbands and wives had the chance to “get even” in egg-throwing contests and in most games the women turned out to be the winners of the gift certificates to a local store.

Committee Worked Hard

Without the enthusiasm and effort of the Committee which organized the event in a short period of time, the tour-picnic would not have been such a great day.

Serving on it were L. Coscia, J. Gulak, C. Houseknecht, E. Johnson, R. Breton, R. Lak, J. Labrecque, F. Maffia, A. Malone, H. Mullen, R. McDermott, J. Prior, S. Mazur, H. Scullin, R. Shipman, R. Shortt, R. VanAllen, and W. Lavelle, Chairman.

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 Dennis Baldwin, 573-2137 at Oxford. It is not necessary to give your name. Copies of AA Literature and Meetings may be obtained from G. Allen or the Plant Hospital. Ext. 3231.

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A first glance at 1974 isn’t exactly enthralling. This seems to be the nature of our times. The question is— what do we do about it? The easy way out is to merely ignore everything and involve oneself as little as possible. I would think that might be dull. With so many problems to choose from, there’s plenty to do for everyone.

We are still a long way from where we want to be and where we should be. One of the problems we face is that some of us can’t get rid of habits picked up years ago. Perhaps back then there was a purpose in doing things a certain way. With the changes in today’s society, the old ways must be challenged to see if they fit today’s situation.

For example, years ago it was the Company, and the Union. Today, we have—the Company, the customer, the Union, the Environment, equal opportunity, OSHA, the Cost of Living Council, the energy conservation and more and more. I think it is obvious that today’s problems must be met with a different approach.

One example that shows that things can be changed is our Safety performance in 1973. Although the proof of our good showing in 1973 will be how we do in 1974, only a changed attitude could have allowed a genuine improvement. Only a continued change in attitude will carry us thru 1974. Otherwise complacency will prevail and 1973 would prove to be only a “lucky” year.

Beyond Safety is work—not just work for the sake of work, but productive work where a job perhaps can be done differently or better than it is now. Only by improving our productive work, or if you prefer, our productivity, will we keep what we have and bring us to where we want to go. More productivity doesn’t necessarily mean harder work. To me it means to work smarter.

I believe we can prosper here, but prosperity doesn’t come easily. Each of us must find his own way to satisfy the demands made upon us in reaching and holding the goal. By constantly trying to find new and better ways to do things, we provide the prosperity we seek, but it also makes our jobs much less dull.

Jim Cronin

“When ideas fail, words come in very handy.”

Union Locals, Plant Approve Agreements

The plant and the URW Locals 218 and 308 signed separate local supplemental agreements to the Master Contract signed on June 11, 1973.

The agreement with URW Local 218, which represents Chemical, Reclaim, and Research & Development wage personnel, was signed on January 25. The agreement with URW Local 308 which represents the Synthetic plant wage people was signed on February 15.

Negotiations between representatives of the plant and the two union locals have been conducted over the past few months.

The local agreements supplement the master contract at the individual plants of the Company.

Clockwise, Joseph Rzeszutek, President of URW Local 218; Cyrus Blanchard, Secretary; Frederick Wintsch, Industrial Relations Manager; and George Allen, Employee Relations Manager; proofread new supplemental agreement.

New Tire Shredder Now Under Test

Arturo Cellupica, left, and Gerard Tortorelli discuss the new shredder.

by Gerard Tortorelli

One of the few in the U.S., a revolutionary type machine is now being tested by Reclaim Production to shred tires and tubes. The machine is presently located by the conveyor system in the Reclaim yard. A program is now underway to test the types of tires and tubes it will shred; how many tires it will chop in an hour; and how it will hold up under constant use.

Simple Operation

The tires are loaded onto a simple conveyor which drops them into the shredder and cuts them into small chunks for further processing.

Many Advantages

The machine has many advantages in that it is more compact, quieter, and is versatile enough to be used to shred other materials besides tires.

If the tests on the shredder turn out successfully they could revolutionize the present cracking operations and present new opportunities in recycling solid waste.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Scholarship Offered

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club will again offer a $300 scholarship ($250 from the Management Club and $50 from the Larry Monroe fund) to a graduating high school student who plans a college education.

To qualify for the scholarship one of the student’s parents must have worked for Uniroyal Chemical at Naugatuck, Bethany, or Oxford for two years or more.

Applications can be obtained from the Industrial Relations department, Bldg. 84 or by a telephone call to Connie Antrum, Ext. 517.

The completed applications must be returned to Irwin Prager Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, on or before April 1.

The 1973 scholarship was awarded to Judith Dayner, daughter of John Dayner of the Lotol department.

Plant to Shut Down in July

The 1974 summer vacation shutdown for the Naugatuck Factory will occur during the second and third weeks of July.

The 2nd week starts on Monday, July 8, the 3rd week on Monday, July 15.

All employees with the exception of those assigned to essential responsibilities and operational schedules will be required to take their vacations during these two weeks that start on July 8 and end on July 21.

Details on department schedules and assignments will be announced as soon as plans are finalized.

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Running the plant is not much different than running your own home.

Most of us own a house; have a family; and have an awful lot of bills to pay: a mortgage every month; income taxes and property taxes; clothing; food; college; electric; fuel oil; water; car installments; gasoline; doctor and dentist bills; house repairs; appliances; insurance; contributions; recreation; and many others.

We all know that often our pay check doesn’t cover the expenses that we have incurred. For instance if our pay check is $150 and our bills are $175, we soon look for ways to reduce our expenses: 1) we can buy on credit; 2) borrow money from a bank; or 3) cut them down by doing away with the frills, buying wisely, and saving on fuel oil, water, and electricity, and other things.

The same money problems exist in the plant. Instead of $20 or $100 costs, our bills run $500,000 or $1,000,000. For example our utility bill for one year in this plant—fuel oil, electricity, and city water—is about $3,000,000. About two years ago this combined bill was about $2,000,000.

If it costs the plant $1,000,000 to make a product and we receive $750,000 for it, something has to give. We are losing $250,000 each time we make it. It’s the same situation as running your home.

It’s obvious that you can’t continue to do business this way. The alternatives are: to 1) to increase prices; 2) eliminate major items; 3) close down the production unit; 4) or to control our expenses, reduce waste, and to improve our productivity to get our costs down.

In the chemical industry selling prices have not been going up very fast so that approach is limited. Alternative 4)—controlling expenses—is the road we want to take but our success depends on everyone’s determination to resolve the problems.

At the present time the costs of operating some of our production units are higher than the financial return for their products. As you know—just from running your own home and paying your own bills—something has to be done to improve the situation. If it continues it could put these two units so deep in the red that it would affect all production units and manufacturing services. Each one of us has a stake in this plant. It sinks or swims depending on the efforts of each one of us.

I am asking everyone to reveal the same personal interest in the plant that you would if it were your own home, so that we can help resolve the problems and improve the financial situations of all of its units.

Jan Crane [signature]

Receives $6,000 Award

[PHOTO: Group photo of four people]

Judith Dayner, daughter of John Dayner, Lotol Dept., received the $1500 Uniroyal Foundation scholarship which is awarded to a high school senior and resident of Naugatuck. The total value of the scholarship is $6000. Winners of the scholarship are selected on the basis of intellectual achievement, leadership, and participation in community activities. Judith plans to pursue a doctorate degree in Philosophy. In the photo from left, are her mother Julia; Fred Wintsch; Judy; her father, John; and her sister Katherine.

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with accidental death and dismemberment insurance increased to the same amount. Survivor income benefits (transition and bridge) were increased from $150 to $175 per month.

Medical Benefits

Improvements also were negotiated in the area of hospital, surgical, and in-hospital medical benefits, the most notable of which is an increased allowance of $10 per day to cover daily charges for doctors’ visits in the hospital.

Accident and Sickness

These benefits have been increased to a $95 weekly amount. In the event of layoff, coverage under the plan will be extended for 90 days.

Benefits for Retirees

Also, certain benefits will now be extended to certain retired employees covered by the new contracts. These include those benefits in areas of survivor income and prescription drugs.

Benefits Among Finest In Industry

The negotiations, leading to the signing of agreements on June 11, has resulted in an overall benefits program among the finest and most comprehensive in all industry today. This is good news but must be accompanied by a sobering thought—the cost of benefits has to be paid for. It now becomes our responsibility —all of us as individuals and also as a group—to perform to maximum ability in order to make this possible. Without our maximum efforts, benefits become a real burden rather than something to be enjoyed.

Water Use Jumps 20%

Increased consumption of water at the Chemical and Synthetic plants in 1973 has exceeded the 1972 consumption by 20%.

Aside from the fact that this extra water is costly, the added input could very probably cause problems in the operation of the liquid waste Pretreatment Plant.

All department heads have been informed to commence a water conservation program to prevent waste and to look at methods to reduce this consumption. All employees are urged to participate in this program by turning off hoses running excessively or shutting down cooling systems when not being used.

[PHOTO: Person near water/equipment]

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courses are offered free to the participants.

Interested personnel should send their names and job location to Victor Anderson, Engineering Dept.

Stock Plan Ends Aug. 30

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan which began on August 10, 1971 will end with a final deduction on August 30, 1973.

Participants will have until September 28, 1973 to decide whether to accept the stock or request their money back. In either case the employee will receive 5% interest on the money paid into the plan.

Further information on the Plan will be posted on the Bulletin Boards throughout the plant as it becomes available, probably in early September.

Geismar Plant To Expand

The Chemical Division will expand the existing Flexzone and intermediates facility in Geismar, Louisiana by sixty percent to meet increasing customer demands.

The Flexzones are antiozonants used extensively in the manufacture of tires, weather stripping, wire and cable, hose and footwear.

Construction is expected to commence in August. Upon completion it will bring the Chemical Division’s investment in the Geismar operation to more than 120 million dollars.

Flexzone is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Chemical.

Other companies competing in the manufacture of this type antiozonant chemical are Monsanto, Goodyear, Universal Oil and Tennessee Eastman.

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

Environmental Program Costs Over $7,000,000

The Naugatuck Chemical plant has spent or committed over $7,000,000 for environmental improvement of the air and water.

The new $3,000,000 liquid waste pretreatment plant, which is now complete and undergoing trial runs, will cost another estimated $1,000,000 a year to operate.

The conversion of the plant’s power house from coal to a low-sulfur fuel oil at a cost of $500,000, eliminated the discharge of 2½ tons of flyash dust into the atmosphere each day and was a major improvement in cleaner air.

At a cost of several million dollars, over 37 air pollution abatement devices and systems were installed to control the discharge of obnoxious fumes and odors, and plans are underway to control remaining odors.

These multi-million dollar costs have been borne primarily by the plant and not by increased prices passed on to the customer, and as a result have increased plant operating expenses.

Water Good For Burns

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

Once again the United Givers of Naugatuck-Beacon Falls is starting its Fall drive to raise funds for the oncoming year.

As you know, these funds supply finances to a great many very worthwhile activities carried out in Naugatuck, Waterbury and surrounding towns in which we live.

Each year the Factory has contributed collectively a substantial sum of money to help these worthwhile activities.

This year the drive will be conducted with Jim Carroll as Chairman. Jim has formed his Committee and his canvassers will be approaching you shortly for your contribution.

Uniroyal Chemical people have always shown a splendid generosity in their pledges to support the work of these Agencies. Last year, more than two thirds of the Chemical people contributed $20,066, for an average contribution of $20.

Our goal is $21,000. We can achieve this if we give “where you work” and pledge through the payroll deduction plan.

If each person would contribute a minimum one hour’s pay per month, we will readily raise the necessary money to help continue these activities which in some way benefit virtually every employee or some member of his family.

[Signature]

3 Women Officers Named

[IMAGE: Photo of three women]

Discussing plans for the Club’s activities are the newly elected officers from the Chemical plant. From left, Marge Lasky, secretary; Helen Lavery, vice president; and Penny DiBenedictis, treasurer.

by Marjorie Lasky

Three Uniroyal Chemical women were named officers in the Uniroyal Girls’ Club at its annual dinner meeting held at the Waverly Inn.

Helen Lavery, EMIC, was named Vice-President; Marjorie Lasky, Research and Development was elected Secretary; and Penny DiBenedictis, EMIC, was made Treasurer.

53 Chemical people belong to the organization which offers a Scholarship each year and participates in the Waterbury Campership Fund to provide summer camp vacations for disadvantaged Waterbury children. The group also holds a number of social activities during the year.

Membership in the Club is open to Uniroyal Chemical women office and clerical employees who are interested in its community and social activities as well as the many recreational functions sponsored by the Club. If you are interested in joining the Uniroyal Girls’ Club, contact Helen Solomita, Ext. 333.

28 Patents Awarded Employees

[IMAGE: Group photo of five men in front of bookshelves]

Five agricultural chemicals researchers at the Bethany research and development center received 9 patents. From left in photo are Dr. Al Mittlehner, Manager; J. Everett Barron; Adam Soboleski; Dr. Bo Von Schmeling (3), International Division Product Manager; Ron Ames (3); and Dr. Charles Crittendon.

by C. Gates and F. Hirtler

Twenty-eight U.S. patents were granted in 1970 to Chemical Division employees for inventions in the following commodity groups: rubber chemicals, agricultural chemicals, colloids, synthetic rubber, reclaim rubber, plastics, physical testing, and engineering.

In addition, 173 foreign patents were granted during the year to the Chemical Division.

Important patents were issued for latex to Leland Dannals; for agricultural chemicals to Jack Corkins, an R&D Research man in California; and for Kralastic® ABS to Harry Witt.

Frank O’Shea received the most patents—four. The following inventors each received three; Bogislav von Schmeling, Ron Ames, and Fred Dovell.

$6000

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College Entrance Examination Board Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test—National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT—NMSQT) in their Junior year. Students should arrange for the tests now with their Principals or Guidance Counsellors. The tests are usually given in early October.

Taking the PSAT—NMSQT tests serves as an automatic application for the scholarship.

$250 to $1500 Awards

The maximum amount given to any student is $1500; the minimum is $250. Each scholarship is a 4 year award.

The amount of the award depends on the family’s financial circumstances and the cost of attending the college selected.

Booklets Available

A booklet, “Scholarship Program For Children of Uniroyal Employees” can be obtained from Connie Antrum, Ext. 217, Industrial Relations Department.

The other inventors who received patent awards were Everett Barron, Walt Budd, Jr., Rupert Covey, Charles Crittendon, Pat DePaolo, Jr., Sebastian Di-Palma (Baton Rouge), Harold Greenfield, Byron Hunter, Chester Kawa (Dalton), Paul Mester, (Corp. Purchasing), Allan Murray, John Paige, Al Smith, Andrew Smith (Baton Rouge), Adam Soboleski, Norm Sundholm, and Ed Wheeler.

Patents Important

Patents are important to our business as they grant us the exclusive right to the manufacture, use and sale of a product for a 17 year period. During this time, no other company can operate under the claims of our invention, giving us a competitive edge in the market place.

3 Requirements

Before submission of a patent application to the U.S. Patent Office, the Commercial Development Department, patent liaison group, analyzes it critically for three important requirements: 1) novelty; 2) unobviousness; and 3) utility (usefulness). If it passes these criteria, plus a

number of other requirements, the patent is further studied by Uniroyal’s legal counsel, Arthur, Dry and Kalish and a patent application filed.

After an invention is filed with the government, it takes an average of 3 years before a patent grant is made to the inventor (providing, of course, all the numerous rejections by the patent examiners are successfully overcome).

Uniroyal Chemical is one of the most active divisions in the Company in the attainment of patents over the years.

New Law Promotes First Aid

by Bob Shortt

Effective this Fall, a new Connecticut State law requires that at least one person, qualified in Advanced First Aid training be available on every shift when the plant doctor or nurse is not present.

To comply with the new law, courses in the Basics of First Aid and Advanced First Aid were given by John Hardy, a licensed First Aid Instructor for the Red Cross. The two courses involved 20 hours of instruction and demonstration in the techniques of first aid treatment in an emergency.

Attending the courses were: Chemical Production—Sam Blancato, Bob Reich, Ed Ruella, Bob Cronin, Tom Engle, George Allen, and Earl Roller. Mechanical Department—Chet Bulka and Norm Benson. Reclaim Production—Art Nauges, Paul Kazimir, and Arnold Nori. Industrial Relations—Bob Shortt, Milt Makoski, and Fred Wintsch.

A second program of courses was recently started with 21 employees participating.

[IMAGE: Photo of First Aid training demonstration]

Bob Cronin demonstrates artificial respiration on section of dummy as other members of class watch for lungs to expand. From left are Tom Engle, Art Nauges, Cronin, Paul Kazimir, and Hardy.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

Spring is officially here and every now and then the sunshine gives promise that it will be really here before long. Along with spring comes the housecleaning bug that bites our wives and turns our houses upside down while the cleaning is done and the furniture is moved. When it’s all done, the house really looks great, doesn’t it?

Let’s all catch the bug this spring and pitch in together to clean up the plant this month. In a large operation like ours, spread over many acres, winter takes its toll of housekeeping and when the snow is gone our winter carelessness becomes only too obvious.

I’m counting on everybody to do his part in cleaning up his work area. Remember, good housekeeping goes hand in hand with efficient work, quality performance, safe operation and makes for a much more pleasant place to work.

Best regards.

Sincerely,

John

John D. Evans

Chemical Club Elects Officers

[IMAGE: Group photo of officers at meeting]

Newly elected officers of the Uniroyal Chemical Management Club hold their first meeting. From left are Bob Smith, treasurer; Dick Keenan, secretary; Lou Kaiser, president; and Jim Phelan, vice president.

by Lou Kaiser

The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club elected officers at its monthly meeting. Reelected president for a third term was Lou Kaiser. Jim Phelan was reelected vice president over Steve Alper and Al Murray. Bob Smith was reelected over Brad Swain for treasurer. Dick Keenan topped Dick Mastromatteo in the balloting for secretary. Stan Mazur was nominated from the floor for president but declined the nomination.

The Club’s annual dinner will be held at the Ambassador Restaurant in Hamden on April 15.

John Evans, factory manager, main speaker at the meeting, gave a brief picture of the plant’s business outlook for 1970, and was followed by staff members Bert Scullin, Larry Koth, Harry Witt, Hal Lynch, Bob VanAllen, Fred Wintsch, who spoke for Ron Mitchinson, Jim Cronin and Al Manzi, who summarized their department’s prime goals for the year.

Service Keeps Customer

[IMAGE: Workers loading materials on pallet]

From left loading 451 on pallet in Bldg. 109 are Brony Konavage and Mike Yuchnyk as Bert Frennesson and George Baktis watch.

[IMAGE: Group of workers being congratulated]

Rocco Magnanimo congratulates Bldg. 17 employees for refining 451 and shipping to customer on time. From left are Magnanimo, Ted Clement, Bob Orsini, Jack Cuddy, Joe Antonucci and Jerry Markham.

An order for Antioxidant 451 was recently received from a large customer for delivery on very short notice. 451 is a product that the Sales department has been trying to sell for over a year, but without much progress. The new product was important to the Naugatuck plant’s success because it represented new business.

Used In Tires

The customer tried 451 as a stabilizer in styrene-butadiene rubber, which goes into most of the tires made in the country on a small run. It worked. The customer came back and said, “if you can keep me supplied with 451, I’ll use it in our entire run.”

Service Saves Business

This is where the crews in Bldg. 109 and Bldg. 17 played an important role in saving the business. Through their effort, the 451 was processed and transferred into a tank car, and shipped out of the plant in time to satisfy the customer and keep the business.

Cooperation like this, which involves several departments, gets new customers and keeps them. The more customers the plant gets, the more business it gets. This is what makes our jobs more secure.

Crew Members

Building 109 employees responsible for processing the material were George Baktis, area foreman; Dolph Gabriel, foreman; Larry Bogen, John Booth, Brony Konavage, Harold McIlroy, Joe Owens and Buddy Watts.

Building 17 employees who helped get the product shipped out on time were John Honyotski, area foreman; Rocco Magnanimo, foreman; Eric Storch, process engineer; Bert Frennesson, engineering associate; Joe Antonucci, John Shumak, Thurman Walton, Ben Root, Bob Orsini, Jesse Silva, Frank Bedard, and Ted Clement.

New Degree Offered By College

An associate degree in Industrial Management Technology geared to the needs of foremen and supervisors is offered by the Waterbury State Technical College.

The curriculum includes courses on: cost control, personnel management, accounting, job instruction training, work simplification, safety and hygiene, communications, value analysis, manufacturing processes, quality control, data processing, plant layout, physics, economics and human relations.

Courses are given by the Evening Division in trimester sessions. The cost is $5.00 per course.

Waterbury State also offers courses in civil technology, chemical technology, data processing, electrical technology, fire technology, industrial management and mechanical technology.

For further information on the courses, contact your foreman, supervisor or the Director of Extension Services, Waterbury State Technical College, 1460 West Main Street, Waterbury, Conn. 06708. or phone 756-7035.

When the courses are job related, you can apply for Tuition Aid. Under this program, Uniroyal pays the tuition cost upon satisfactory completion of the course.

Spring Tire Sale Starts

A special spring employee tire sale runs from March 30 through May 29. Employee prices will be substantially below regular prices on passenger, small truck, camper and trailer tires.

The new Uniroyal Master with front and rear tires for better steering and traction, a steel reinforced tread and 40,000 mile guarantee are included in the sale.

Other tires offered are the “Tiger Paw,” wide “Tiger Paw” and the Laredo “Rain Tire.”

This will be the only sale on these tires during the year.

Tire slips can be obtained from the Industrial Relations department; Ann McAllister, R.N., Synthetic plant hospital; Luella Anderson, TSSC; and Janet Nolin and Jack Vergosen, EMIC

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Supervisory Skills Training Program Started For Foremen

[LEFT PHOTO CAPTION:]
The group listens attentively to Tom Ennis report on solution of a problem. Attending the first SSTP session were from left, Fred Wintsch, Tom Dowling, Ed Smith, George Allen, Dave Rappe, Jack Tierney, Bill Albaitis, Al Enamait, Earl Roller, Tom Engle,

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George Arndt, Gary Arndt, Bob Breton, Chet Bulka, Ennis and Bill Lannon. Missing from photo were Lou Coscia and Frank Lynch. SSTP sessions for supervisors and foremen are being scheduled for future dates.

Globetrotters Sell Pro* Keds On TV

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are entertaining millions of people on TV and helping sell Uniroyal products with their dazzling wizardry and magic on the basketball court. This is part of Uniroyal’s intensive TV program to advertise the company and its products on prime TV shows.

The Globetrotters have used Pro-Keds® in their long career for their long wearing quality and the built-in arch support that helps prevent muscle strain from their heavy schedule all over the world.

Pro-Keds® use several of the rubber chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant. Four accelerators, Delac®NS, Tuex®, Monex® and Pentex® are used to cure the rubber and give it toughness. Without accelerators it would take more than 8 hours for the rubber to harden or cure.

Aminox®, an antioxidant, prevents heat deterioration to the rubber during the manufacturing process.

Uniroyal Chemical is the world’s leading manufacturer of rubber chemicals, with 70% of the chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant.

Only by producing quality chemicals against stiff competition can the plant maintain this position in the footwear industry. Some of the major competitors in the rubber chemical business vying for the same market are DuPont, Monsanto, Vanderbilt, American Cyanamid and Pennwald.

Contract Talks Continue In N.Y.

Negotiation discussions on the contract which expires April 21 at 12:01 A.M., are still underway in New York between management and union officials of the 19 Uniroyal plants represented by the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum, and Plastic Workers of America.

The sessions started on March 9. Representatives of the Naugatuck Chemical plant attending the meetings are Ron Mitchinson, Industrial Relations Manager; Joe Rzeszutek, URCLPWA Local 218 President; and Leon Raskauskas, URCLPWA Local 308 president.

by Bob Krause

A group of Uniroyal Chemical foremen and supervisors attended the first of a series of sessions of a Supervisory Skills Training Program (SSTP) at the Holiday Inn in Waterbury.

The program which was initiated at the corporate level gives members in supervisory positions an opportunity to study themselves and determine how they relate to their jobs. The program also introduces some new concepts which help them keep up to date on current trends in supervisory skills.

John Evans, Factory Manager, introduced the program which was organized and presented by Bob Krause of the Industrial Relations Department.

Tom Ward, Uniroyal Manager of Supervisory Development discussed his views with the group and the company’s views concerning the overall program and some of its details.

Additional programs will be scheduled during the year to give more foremen and supervisors the chance to participate in the SSTP sessions.

[BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO CAPTION:]
Harlem Globertrotters help sell Uniroyal products on TV to millions of customers. Indirectly they sell 5 chemicals made at the Naugatuck plant. Watch them on the leading TV shows.

Two Months Without A Lost-Time Accident

by Sal Aloise

In February, no lost time accidents occurred in the plant. This is the second successive month that all of us have worked without a lost time accident. This represents a total of nearly 600,000 manhours worked without a lost time accident, a good improvement in safety compared to 1969 when four lost time accidents took place for the same 2 months.

During February, there were 4 serious injuries: one eye injury in Chemical Production; one work change in Reclaim; one suture of the finger in R&D; and one suture in the elbow in R&D.

With this excellent start, 1970 can be the safest year we ever had.

[RIGHT PHOTO CAPTION:]
Bob Krause, coordinator of the SSTP demonstrates a point on the chart.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a quarterly dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock payable March 25 to stockholders of record February 24.

Two dividends of $2 each on the Company’s preferred stock were declared: one to be paid March 25 to stockholders of record February 24 and the other payable June 25 to stockholders of record May 25.

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Plans For Staffing Oxford Underway

by C. Durbin

Uniroyal’s program for creating a new administrative center has been carefully developed to insure that all is ready for the move to Oxford in mid-1971.

People are always the most important part of any program. When present employees in New York City were asked, quite a number told their managers that they do not plan to transfer to Connecticut. The gap between the number needed and the number moving must be filled by local people.

Promotion Policy

Whenever possible, promotion from within is a policy that Uniroyal applies everywhere. In the Oxford case it means that an interested salaried employee, presently in a Chemical Division office position, who is qualified for a position at Oxford that is in a higher skill classification than is available in the Naugatuck offices, will be given consideration for transfer. Other Uniroyal people in this area will have the same opportunity.

Survey By Questionnaire

During the month of July local Chemical Division salaried female office employees are being surveyed by questionnaires to determine those who believe they have skills above the requirements of their present assignments and might be interested in transfer to the Oxford offices.

Replies will be reviewed by responsible managers who will consider work history and skill qualifications to determine who should receive further consideration under the promotion policy.

A similar procedure will be followed later when other salaried position requirements are developed for positions which specify advanced knowledge, skill and considerable experience in specialized functions.

New Food Service For The Plant

by Fred Wintsch

Servomation, Inc. recently assumed operation of plant food services at the Chemical Canteen, Synthetic Cafeteria, EMIC and the vending machines in all buildings.

With headquarters in New Haven, Servomation offers improved food services, fresh foods, more efficient maintenance of the food machines, a better menu with a wider selection of hot meals with an eye on the nutritional value for weight conscious employees.

The Chemical plant was one of the last major firms in the Valley to retain the 10¢ coffee but increased wholesale food prices have forced an increase to 15¢.

Servomation is one of the leading food service organizations in Connecticut serving many firms and schools in the State with their main facilities only an hour from the plant. There should be considerable improvement in food services on all shifts and weekends as a result of the change.

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[IMAGE: Photo of workers in hard hats]

John Honyotski, area foreman, congratulates chemical operators Ivan Aubin and Bill Gaievage of Bldg. 73 for excellent job in getting Dyanap to customers on time. At left is Jim Cravo, Bldg. 73 foreman. On another shift at time of photo were operators Jim Lynch and Frank Guzzardi.

Dyanap Sales Increase

[IMAGE: Photo of men examining soybean field]

George O’Brien, with hat on, R & D product development manager for Dyanap examines field of weed-free soybeans with a group of Chemical division field agronomists and State University weed specialists. Their recommendation of a products affects the sale of a herbicide greatly.

by Everett Barron

Dyanap® the “chemical broom”, stops weeds before they emerge from the ground and “sweeps up” the emerged seedling weeds by contact. Sales of the double action, low cost herbicide that gives the farmer a $195 profit per acre increased 10% – 15% in 1970.

Made in Bldg. 73, Dyanap is a combination of dinitro and Alanap® It controls a wide range of broadleaf weeds and annual grasses that reduce crop yields 20% to 30% in soybeans and peanuts.

16,000,000 Acre Market

Dyanap®is one of 3 herbicides made in the plant; Alanap® and Solo® being the other two. 15,000,000 acres of soybeans and 1,000,000 acres of peanuts are grown in the southeast and the midsouth, a huge potential market for Dyanap sales and additional business for the plant.

Bright Spot In Economy

“Agribusiness” is one of the few bright spots in today’s economy. With most of the chemical industry facing stiff competition and business setbacks, the agricultural chemical business has shown steady growth.

Competition Stiff

The business is a “one month” shot; if quality, packaging, service or delivery is poor, competition gets the business, often for good.

If a grower can’t purchase Dyanap before planting time, he buys his herbicide from one of five major competitors: Amchem, Elanco, Monsanto, Dupont or Shell. Farming today is big business, with many growers planting 2,000 – 5,000 acres and investing $100,000 in herbicides, fertilizer, and machinery.

He shops for the best product at the best price and the best service. His investment is too risky to take chances with poor quality and poor service.

New Products Important

A research and development group at the Bethany Lab of Bob Graham, Adam Soboleski, Everett Barron and Ron Ames (now in Liberia) are continually seeking new types of herbicides to keep us competitive in the market.

Field agronomists are

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEE:

All of us are aware of the importance of producing quality products in an efficient and safe manner. We are also aware of the importance of providing service to our customers, for only through the sale of the results of our effort can we be paid for this effort. I am convinced that each of us tries to do his job in the best way.

But how do we see our jobs? Is our particular job over, when we feel that somebody other than ourselves can be blamed for poor performance?

For example, is it justifiable to blame our injury on someone else if, indeed, it was an unsafe act on our part? Or, is it reasonable to blame lost production on the shortage of raw materials if we didn’t do something about it? Maybe we are all too quick to place the blame on someone else, before we accept all of our own responsibilities.

Together, we operate a very complex operation where each employee bears a great deal of responsibility for his personal efforts, and if we are fully successful a great deal of responsibility for the efforts of others.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

John D. Evans

Flood, Disaster Plan Revised

[IMAGE: Black and white photograph showing flooded area with building]

The Naugatuck River became the “mad river” in August 1955 and flooded the plant. Having a plan for action got the plant back into operation in two days.

The purpose of the revised Plan, which has been distributed to involved employees, is to minimize delay and confusion if an unusual or serious incident occurs, such as the August flood of 1955, and to delegate responsibilities to assigned personnel.

If an emergency occurs, the Control Center for operations will be set up in the Industrial Relations office, Bldg. 84, unless circumstances require another location. The Plan outlines the utilization of all equipment in the plant and the specific duties to be carried out by authorized personnel. It also delegates to Ron Mitchinson, Fred Wintsch, Bob Krause, and Bill Lavelle the responsibility and authority, as the plant’s public information representatives, to provide information to the press. All employees should refer requests on information of the emergency to the plant’s public information representatives to prevent damaging rumors and in-

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Explorers Offer Students Career Insight

by Bob Smith

The Explorers offer high school boys, 14 to 18 years old, the opportunity to see and learn about careers in science, chemistry, and industry. The group, sponsored by the Chemical plant, was the first Explorer Post in Uniroyal.

The Explorers conduct laboratory experiments in the plant’s laboratory facilities; take tours of industrial plants in the area to see first hand the manufacturing operation of a large company; and make weekend trips to universities, military installations and other places of interest to high school students. By exploring or seeing scientific operations; observing chemistry in action; and studying the engineering complexity of a synthetic rubber plant, a high school student obtains an actual insight into the type of career to pursue in life.

This year the group visited Scovill’s, Mallory Battery, Sikorsky Aircraft, Uniroyal Chemical’s Agricultural Research Center, the E.M.I.C. Computer Center, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

If your son is interested in a career in science, chemistry or industry, and would like to join the Explorers, Bob Smith, Ext. 674, will be glad to give you more details on the group’s activities.

[IMAGE: Group photograph of committee members]

Committee members discuss plans for future activities. Seated, left to right, are Bruce Fisher, Bob Smith, chairman, and Steve Schwartz. Standing are Harry Jancis, left, and Bert Scullin. Not present were Tom O’Hara, Al Manzi, Ed McCaffrey, Bill Broden, Ken Ferreira, Ben Leach and Dick Savage.

[IMAGE: Group working on science project]

Working on a science project are, left to right, seated, Art Nunes, Dick Adamaitis, and Lou Stephenson. Standing, left to right, are Frank Cravo, George Louis Jr., Armando Pardal, Nat Vescera, and Steve Schwartz, advisor.

Safety Shows Small Improvement Over ’68

by Sal Aloise

The plant’s safety record for the first four months of 1969 shows that 7 lost time accidents and 14 serious injuries took place. Although a slight improvement over 1968, the record indicates that a greater safety awareness by every employee is required to make the plant a safer place to work.

By not taking chances; by stopping unsafe acts; accidents can be prevented and the plant made safer for work. In 1968 we worked 1,000,000 manhours without a lost time accident. With every employee’s effort, we can reach 1,000,000 manhours again . . . and even 2,000,000!

LOST TIME ACCIDENTS AND SERIOUS INJURIES

MONTH 1969 Lost Time Serious Injuries Total 1968 Lost Time Serious Injuries Total
January 2 2 4 2 2 4
February 2 5 7 3 5 8
March 2 3 5 2 6 8
April 1 4 5 2 6 8
TOTAL 7 14 21 9 19 28

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a dividend of 17½ cents a share on the common stock. A $2 dividend on the 8% first preferred stock was also announced. Both are payable June 25 to stockholders of record May 26.

Dr. Williams Leaves

Dr. Edward E. Williams will leave us as plant physician at the end of May.

Dr. John P. Elser will assume the duties of plant physician on June 1.

Dr. Williams has been associated with the Chemical plant for the past 35 years. He plans to continue his private practice in Naugatuck.

The average American family wastes about 400 lbs. of edible food in a year. The country wastes over 10 million tons of food each year.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

DEAR FELLOW EMPLOYEES:

October again brings us each the opportunity to invest in the sixteen agencies supported by the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. Each of these agencies, working in essential health, welfare and educational activities, makes our community a better place to live for our families and our friends. Beyond this, many of the agencies have an outreach of service beyond our borders to neighboring towns and to the nation.

We at Uniroyal Chemical have, in each year’s campaign, shown a greater willingness to give to these causes. Yet, our average gift per employee last year was something less than $13.00 per year for all of these needs. Our average is this low because some one-third of us did not give last year and some half of us gave a cash donation rather than spreading our giving by utilizing the payroll deduction plan.

When the canvasser calls on us this year, let’s all give something and let’s all pledge on payroll deductions. I think we all will be pleasantly surprised when the results are in.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

John D. Evans

Three Named Chairmen For Borough’s United Givers Drive

[IMAGE: Photo of three men in business attire having a discussion]

Ron Mitchinson, right, Industrial Relations Manager, and this year’s United Givers Campaign Chairman for Naugatuck and Beacon Falls discusses plans with Doug Miller, Engineering Superintendent, Corporate Division Chairman. Absent was Fred Wintsch, Chairman of the Commercial Division.

Over the years, the Naugatuck plant has participated in community activities by sponsoring the Junior Achievement, Naugatuck High School Career Observation Program, the Explorers, the United Givers, and other community and civic programs.

For its campaign drive this year, the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls named Ron Mitchinson Industrial Relations Manager, Campaign Chairman for the overall drive; Doug Miller, Superintendent of Engineering, as Chairman of the Corporate division and Fred Wintsch, Labor Relations Manager, as Chairman of the Commercial group.

The annual United Givers drive is one of the major events in the community to support the charitable, social and youth work of the 16 Agencies in the campaign. This year’s goal for the campaign is $145,000 to help continue and improve the worthwhile activities of the participating groups.

Dr. Jelley New Plant Doctor

[IMAGE: Photo of Dr. Jelley reviewing medical records with Ann McAllister]

Dr. Jelley reviews medical records with Ann McAllister, R.N., Synthetic Hospital nurse.

by Bob Shortt

Dr. Edward Jelley accepted the position of plant physician replacing Dr. Elser. Dr. Jelley, a prominent physician with offices in Naugatuck, will be available at the Chemical Plant hospital from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and at the Synthetic Plant hospital from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

The Chemical and Synthetic plant nurses, Adeline Farrar, R.N. and Ann McAllister, R.N., are on duty from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The Chemical nurse is also on duty Saturday morning, 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon.

To prevent cuts, bruises or dust in the eye from becoming serious injuries, employees should see the plant nurse immediately and have the problem taken care of as a preventive measure against further complications.

In case of an accident or injury during the second or third shift, the night general foreman should be contacted by calling the night watchman on EXT. 670 who will contact the general foreman by radio for immediate attention.

Employee Snow Tire Sale On

The special employee snow tire sale runs for two months until Nov. 28. On sale are the Glas-Belt Snowplow, Glas-Belt Winter Patrol, Snowplow, and the Winter Patrol.

Purchases may be made at Uniroyal Home and Auto Centers and Uniroyal Tire Dealers.

Slips can be obtained from Industrial Relations; Ann McAllister, Synthetic plant nurse; Luella Anderson TSSC; and Diana Strollo, EMIC.

United Givers: (cont’d. from pg. 1)

The Executive Committee for the plant is Eric Johnson, Leon Raskauskas, Joe Rzeszutek, Milt Makoski, Gene Hertel, Roger Amidon, Jack Vergosen, Joe Bucciaglia, Bob Foltz, Frank Lynch and Vic Anderson.

Chairmen of the various plant sections and departments are Roger Lestage, Pat Tortorici, Carl Wehmann, Paul Laurenzi, Sal Sapio, Mike Dodd, Phil Morin, Stan Mazur, Doug Ritchie, Bob Grahame, Dom Scalzo, Al Juliano and Mary Vergosen.

Dividend Declared

Uniroyal declared a dividend of 17½ cents a share on its common stock. The dividend was payable September 25 to stockholders of record on August 25.

A dividend of $2 a share on the 8 percent first preferred stock was also declared and payable September 25 to stockholders of record on August 25.

“GIVE WHERE YOU WORK”

New Staff For Chemical Control Center

New assignments were made to the Chemical Production Control Center which was recently established. Heading the new system is Walt Frankenberger, and working as Technical Assistant is Clark Makinson.

Tom Dowling will coordinate mechanical work in the chemical plant.

Francis Egan and Matty Mathewson will work on scheduling, raw materials and quality control. Also assigned to the Center, Mildred Finsel will handle the clerical responsibilities.

As a result of the new staff assignments, several changes were made in the plant.

John Honyotski assumes responsibility for all thiazoles operations. Tom Engle takes over as Foreman in thiazole operations. Lloyd McCoy assumes charge of Bldg. 100. Earl Roller becomes Foreman of the Central Finishing Dept. Bob Cronin was made Foreman of Bldg. 88 and Tom Carey assumes the position of Production Clerk.

Fathers-Sons See Amazing Mets Play

The photo below shows some of the eighty-three who attended the Mets-Dodgers baseball game at Shea Stadium on Saturday, August 23. The Father-Son baseball trip sponsored by the Foremen’s Club was a big success and, according to Lou Kaiser, the Club’s president, the inspiration that started the Mets on their phenomenal drive to first place in the National League pennant race.

[IMAGE: Photo showing crowd at baseball stadium]

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New “Idea Plan” Offers $1000 Cash Awards

Larry Koth, Idea Plan Administrator, discusses how to cut the red tape with department coordinators. Seated left to right are Sam Gillette, Koth, and Pat Petti. Standing left to right are Ernst Krauss, Bill Albaitis, Milt Makoski and Mike Dodd who will assist Koth with the Plan.

For many years, Uniroyal Chemical has operated a Suggestion System for employees to submit original ideas and receive cash awards for them.

To encourage employees to participate more fully in the plan, and to reward them more for their originality and experience, Uniroyal has initiated a new “Idea Plan.”

The Company has raised the minimum award from $15 to $25 and the maximum at the local plant level to $1,000. If an idea is worth more, it will be submitted to a management committee for consideration for an additional award.

The new Plan will cut out the red tape and eliminate the long delays before a suggestion is acted upon. Employees will be informed as quickly as possible whether or not their ideas have been accepted or rejected.

For effective and immediate handling of submitted ideas, Larry Koth, Industrial Engineering Manager, has been designated the plant’s Idea Plan Administrator. Each department will have an idea coordinator.

Department coordinators selected so far are: Lou Coscia, Research and Development; Larry Mambrino, Control; Pat Petti, Purchasing; Sam Gillette, Chemical Production; Milt Makoski, Industrial Relations; Ernst Krauss, Engineering; Bill Albaitis, Materials.

Employees will be kept fully informed on the details of the new Plan as it is implemented. Now’s the time to start thinking and jot down your ideas on work methods, equipment or supplies, customer service, product quality, new products, safety, waste reduction, production increase, shipping, packaging and many others.

The new Uniroyal Idea Plan provides every employee the opportunity to increase his earnings, simply by jotting down and submitting the hundreds of ideas in his head. $1,000 . . . and even more is worth a try.

Ed Weaving, plant protection supervisor, shows now a gasoline fire can be put out.

830,000 Hours; No Accidents

By Bob Shortt

The plant almost reached the magic 1,000,000 manhours worked without a losttime accident. During July and August, no lost-time accidents occurred.

However, on September 6, after reaching 830,084 manhours, an employee slipped from a ladder and fell backwards into a ditch, fracturing his forearm.

As of August 31 there were 3 less lost-time accidents for the same period in 1968, a slight improvement. There was a decrease of 16 serious injuries for the same period.

Whether at work, home, or on the road, safety is your personal responsibility. Your unsafe act may result in a serious injury to a fellow employee.

The irony of safety is that the person responsible for the accident, often escapes injury.

As the paper went to press another lost time accident was reported on September 11, when a driver stopped to give a ride to an employee walking to work. The station wagon was hit in the rear and the driver suffered from a whiplash, loosing several days of work.

Housekeeping Prevents Fires

The week with October 9 in it – the day of the Great Chicago Fire – has been set aside as Fire Prevention Week to focus attention on the tragic loss of lives and families from fire. Starting October 6, the plant will hold a weeklong series of fire drills, tours and demonstrations on the proper action to take in case of a plant fire and the safety measures to prevent them.

A major cause of fire in the plant is poor housekeeping and only the alertness of safety-minded employees and the quick response of the fire department to alarms has prevented serious damage.

Good housekeeping in your area makes it safer to work in and certainly more enjoyable, as well as a major contribution in fire prevention.

Fire Prevention in our plant is a 52 week a year operation and we feel sure that employees realize this and make it a year-round practice.

Open House Held For Retirees

After a tour of the Reclaim plant, retirees are greeted by R. Mitchinson, Industrial Relations Manager. In front, left to right are N. Valvo, W. Hayes, R. Finsel, J. Slyzys and Mitchinson. In back are, left to right: J. Napomiceno, V. Maciokas, G. Wooley, C. Vagt, G. Legault and T. Basile.

In front of registration tent are clockwise, G. Sbrocca, C. Carlson, V. Maciokas, H. Schofield, R. Van Allen, E. Johnson, D. Wood, L. Borzino, H. Olson, G. Bertilson and E. Valentine.

150 retired employees attended the “Open House” which included tours of the Chemical, Reclaim and Synthetic plants renewed friendships, and lunch at the Synthetic cafeteria.

Noticeable to the retirees were the many improvements to the plant during the past few years: the new front entrance, the modernization of the Reclaim plant, the new Control Center and other building improvements.

Several commented on the courtesy of the Foremen and Supervisors who conducted the tours and the plant drivers who provided rides.

Fred Wintsch and Milt Makoski were in charge of the program. Molly Cobbol and Marion Hutt served as receptionists.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

Dear Fellow Employees:

Those of us involved in the “STOP” safety training program are repeatedly asked the question, “Who is responsible for safety in my area?” Each of us recognizes there is only one correct answer – “I am.” However, there will only be an effective safety program in our plant if every employee is responsible for his own activities.

Mr. Vila has clearly stated the UNIROYAL philosophy on accident prevention. I would like to quote the following portions of this statement:

. . “Managers at all levels, have, as a primary responsibility, the safety and well being of all persons who report to or are assigned to them.”

“Each employee has an important place in the accident prevention effort and he must accept the responsibility for full cooperation in the measures taken for safety.”

I have underlined RESPONSIBILITY – a key factor in the jobs of all of us. Let’s all work together in a responsible manner to prevent personal injuries.

[Signature]

John D. Evans

LOST TIME ACCIDENTS UP IN FEBRUARY, DROP IN MARCH

Lost time accidents jumped from 2 in January to 3 in February. But dropped from 3 to 2 in March. However the record for serious injuries jumped from 2 in January to a total of 6 in March.

For the first 3 months of the year there were a total of 7 lost time injuries; and for the same period a total of 12 serious injuries.

Severe bruises and sprains accounted mostly for the lost time accidents; with two fractures occurring, one of a kneecap and one wrist fracture. Oftentimes there’s only a hairline difference between these accidents and more serious ones. A “stop, look and listen” attitude toward personal safety would eliminate these incidents that not only affect the employee, but his family as well.

The rising increase of serious injuries is of major concern as these could easily have resulted in more serious accidents. Out of the 12 serious injuries 7 involved the eyes. Blindness is a heavy penalty to pay for you, your family and all of us for not wearing proper protective equipment on the job.

678 Minor Injuries Occur In January, February and March

In the first 3 months of the year, 678 minor injuries occurred, requiring visits to the plant hospitals. If this rate continues for the next 9 months, approximately 2712 minor accidents will take place. The plant presently employs about 1680 people; at this rate every employee will make 1 1/2 visits to the plant nurses for treatment.

Most injuries incurred, are from cuts and abrasions; bruises and slivers. Although the injuries are not serious, they could be prevented by wearing the proper protective equipment on the job and by checking tools; lifting and carrying heavy objects properly. Many times there’s a tendency to think “an accident won’t happen to me.” But accidents become accidents because safety is not always in mind while performing the job.

TOTAL MINOR ACCIDENTS BY DEPARTMENTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH

DEPARTMENT EYE BRUISE FRAC-TURE CUTS & ABRA-SIONS AMPU-TA-TIONS BURNS CHEMI-CAL BURNS Sprains Back Sprains DUST OR FUMES SLIV-ERS DERM-ATITIS TOTAL
Chemical Production 17 13 1 16 0 4 8 11 5 4 3 8 90
Reclaim Production 4 10 0 42 0 2 0 8 5 0 5 4 80
Synthetic Production 0 8 0 11 0 6 0 7 1 0 4 0 37
Materials Handling 8 7 0 34 0 0 0 5 4 1 11 0 70
Mechanical (Chemical) 5 30 1 75 0 8 3 10 3 0 38 7 180
Mechanical (Synthetic) 13 12 0 38 0 10 4 6 4 0 14 3 104
Research & Development 8 11 2 33 0 10 9 5 3 5 7 8 101
Other 2 2 0 6 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 16
3 Months Total 57 93 4 255 0 40 24 55 26 11 83 30 678

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to make major replacements in our digesters had we continued under the old system.

For the most part, the job of installation for fibre separation and fine grinding is complete and the system is undergoing trial runs to work out the “bugs”. It is hoped that central mixing and the mill room changes will be complete by the end of 1968.

Fibre separation produces two streams: one predominatingly rubber; the other predominantly fibre. Fibre sepation and fine grinding will be operated by one control panel. The “start-up” and “shut-down” of the equipment is important. The control panel makes it possible for the operator to do this safely and easily.

Unfortunately, delays in the delivery of certain key pieces of equipment have delayed the project for some four months. These delays have made the operations particularly difficult during the dismantling, installation and start-up of new equipment and processes. It has also limited production at a time when our customer’s needs are at an all-time high. Only the greatest added effort of all employees has and can continue to minimize our financial losses during this critical year.

Auto Belt Survey Shows Fewer Drivers Using Them

More automobiles are equipped with seat belts than ever before, but fewer people proportionately are wearing them, according to a nationwide survey reported by the Auto Industries Highway Safety Committee in 1967.

Nearly two-thirds–65 per cent–of the more than one million cars checked were equipped with seat belts. Yet barely more than half the drivers questioned said they always use them on long trips, or 5 per cent less than a year earlier. Only 38 per cent reported they always use belts in local travel.

In 1963, before seat belts were standard equipment in all American cars, only 9 percent of the cars surveyed were so equipped, but nearly three out of every four drivers responding answered “always” to the “use on long trips” question. The percentage of persons stating “never wear” seat belts even on long trips increased to 17 per cent, compared with 10 per cent in 1966.

The Seventh Annual Seat Belt Installation and Use Survey was made during this year’s National Vehicle Safety-Check, a voluntary community program sponsored by the Committee, in which more than 4,700 communities participated. Cars were checked and drivers interviewed in both urban and rural areas from coast to coast, in communities with a population range from under one thousand to over one million.

Vila, Chairman of U.S. Savings Bonds Drive

[PHOTO: George R. Vila, chairman and president of Uniroyal, Inc. recently appointed 1968 rubber industry chairman for the U.S. Savings Bonds Campaign chats with Mrs. Dorie Damuth, Mrs. U.S. Savings Bonds of 1968.]

George R. Vila, chairman and president, Uniroyal, Inc. has been named to the Treasury Department’s U.S. Industrial Payroll Savings Committee by Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler.

Mr. Vila will serve as chairman for the rubber industry in the 1968 U.S. Savings Bonds Campaign. He will be responsible for planning and leading the campaign.

At Uniroyal plants, the campaign will be run during the month of May. The major promotional efforts were concentrated in the weeks of May 6th and May 15th.

At the Naugatuck plant Fred Wintsch of Industrial Relations was in charge of the campaign to promote the Saving Bond and Freedom Share drive.

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FROM THE FACTORY MANAGER

Dear Fellow Employee:

Within the next several weeks we will each be contacted by one of our friends to make our annual pledge to the United Givers of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls.

Experience has proven that this once-a-year campaign is the most efficient way of providing funds for sixteen volunteer agencies that serve the people of our area. I am, however, concerned that the convenience of this method of giving may tend to lessen our generosity as givers. May I suggest that we each use the following guidelines in making out our pledges?

1) Review carefully the agencies presented on our pledge card and the details of their needs and services as described in the United Givers folder.

2) Consider the services that we, our family, our friends and neighbors receive from these agencies. Note that many of the agencies serve an area broader than the campaign towns. Some are even national.

3) Use the Work Sheet on this page of CHEM-TEXTS to work out our pledge on the payroll deduction plan. This method makes it convenient to give our share on a year-around basis.

4) PLEDGE! Before filling in our card – ask ourselves one question – “Have I given until it feels good?”

[Signature]

John D. Evans

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE TO THE UNITED GIVERS DRIVE

A few years ago, somebody knocked on your door almost once a week for a contribution to a worthy cause. You probably contributed $30 to $50 to these organizations.

Through the United Givers Fund your continued generous support of most of these organizations can now be done on a once-a-year basis through the Company’s payroll deduction plan.

To determine your contribution for 1969, this work sheet, listing the 16 participating agencies, will help you decide the amount of your gift.

Agency Gift amt. if contacted separately
American Red Cross $_____
Child Guidance Clinic $_____
Children’s Center $_____
Conn. Trails Council,
Girl Scouts of America $_____
Catholic Family Serv. $_____

Family Serv. Assoc. $__
Mattatuck Council,
Boy Scouts of America $____

Naugatuck Jr.
Athletic Leagues $__
Salvation Army $_
United Cerebral Palsy $
U.S.O. $
Waterbury Assoc. for
Retarded Children $
Y.M.C.A. – Naugatuck $
Total Amount $___

By dividing the number of payroll deductions into your total amount, you obtain the amount you should pledge. For salary employees, payroll deductions will be made monthly; and for wage employees, deductions will be weekly.

The Naugatuck plant always contributed generously in the past to these worthwhile agencies. Because of their increased services and expenses they depend more on us for 1969.

New Assignments Made in Plant

Fred Wintsch has been appointed Labor Relations Manager for the Naugatuck plant. He will be responsible for employee relations, reporting to Ron Mitchinson, Industrial Relations Manager.

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Sam Gillette, formerly General Foreman at the Synthetic rubber plant, moved to the Chemical production as General Foreman reporting to Jim Cronin, Superintendent.

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Eric Johnson, named General Foreman of the Synthetic rubber plant, will supervise production of synthetic latexes. He reports to Ben Leach, plant Superintendent.

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The new 300,000 gallon oil storage tank and steel dike dwarfs members of the Engineering department as they inspect the 29 ft. high structure, south of the boiler plant.

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Plant personnel involved in the boiler plant conversion project are left to right: Vic Anderson, Paul DeAngelis, Bill Maguire, Joe Mambrino, Frank Gaizutis and George Arndt, shown checking fuel oil connections.

Special Winter Tire Sale

A special two month winter tire sale for active and retired employees will run from October 1 to November 30, 1968.

The sale is on winter patrol snow tires only and offers considerable savings below existing employee prices.

Lists of the special low prices can be obtained from the Industrial Relation’s Department or Employee Salesroom Managers.

August Injuries Continue High

This chart shows our injuries for the month of August and indicates the departments where these injuries occur. Although it seems that plant personnel incur a large amount of minor injuries, we must do our utmost to reduce these injuries and particularly to prevent their recurrence by a greater awareness of safety. We must at the same time have all minor injuries checked by the plant hospital.

A minor injury remains a minor injury only if it’s taken care of immediately. All injuries promptly cared for, cause less discomfort and pain to the individual and will help avoid the danger of infection and complications.

Remember to report all injuries and receive prompt first aid at our plant hospitals. Most important, however, is a greater safety awareness of an “unexpected happening” before and while performing your job.

AUGUST 1968 – INJURY LOG SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT EYE BRUISE FRACTURE CUTS & ABRASIONS AMPUTATIONS BURNS CHEMICAL BURNS Sprains Back Sprains DUST OR FUMES SLIVERS DERMATITIS TOTAL
CHEMICAL PRODUCTION 4 4 8 3 4 3 1 2 29
RECLAIM PRODUCTION 1 8 12 3 4 1 1 30
SYNTHETIC PRODUCTION 4 3 1 2 1 11
MATERIALS HANDLING 5 4 8 2 1 3 2 3 2 30
MECHANICAL (CHEM) 5 5 1 22 7 2 5 1 14 1 63
MECHANICAL (SYN) 2 5 17 6 6 5 1 42
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 4 2 13 2 3 3 5 1 1 34
OTHER 2 1 34
AUGUST TOTAL 21 32 1 85 0 24 10 26 4 7 23 9 242
8 MONTH AVERAGE 1968 22 32.5 1 82 0 19.5 9.25 18 8.25 4 28 10.5 235
8 MONTH AVERAGE 1967 28 42 1 90 12 19 14 23 9 4 27 9 267

SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY

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Materials Department Saves Shoe Leather

Supervisor Frank Lynch is shown below with the first bicycle recently acquired by the Materials department. The vehicle is saving considerable walking and enables the supervisors in the department to save a lot of time in getting around the plant. Since this picture was taken, the department has received two additional bicycles and several other departments have indicated an interest in this method of in-plant travel.

Fireman On The Job 55 Years

On Monday, October 2, a fire in a bale of rubber in Mill Room “C” of the Reclaim production department touched off 3 sprinkler heads. The fire was contained by the sprinkler equipment and extinguished by the fire department with no resulting damage. When the spent heads were replaced one of them was found to have a 1912 date (all sprinkler heads are stamped with their date of manufacture and back in those days were installed the same year they were produced).

Our insurance carrier has suggested that we replace all of the old sprinkler heads in the Reclaim department with modern up-to-date units. This project will get underway soon; meanwhile, the old timers on the job after over 50 years still give us 100% protection.

Old Timers Corner

Approximately 1934 – our Laboratory group – how many do you recognize? First Row: l to r: C.S. Johnson; J. Brandien; G. Gesslander; J. Breachevelt; E. Anderson; H. Reardon; L. Sokoloski; P.H. Watkins; H.C. Miller; A.W. Holmberg. Second Row: R. Evans; C. Durbin; R. Palomski; J. Smey; A. Maine; A. Sears; M. Moriarity; I. Schildgen; E. Deady; P. Jillson; L. Meuser; F. Holbrook; E. Burns; H. Newman; A. Bernard; P. Leaper. Third Row: F. Mikalchus; J. Fairbanks; H. Bassford; J. Titley; H. Monroe; A. Smey; D. Fowler; M. Shepard; A. Anderson; V. Smith; M. Aeschbach; J. Marnuccio; W. Miller; M. Booth; F. Cretella; A. Rau; W. Messer. Fourth Row: D. Valvo; W. Gillich; C. Holt; H. Edmon; T. Lynch; R. Grele; D. Volpe; J. Murtha; E. Weaving; J. Convard; J. Ash; A. Pistarelli; K. Rappe; J. Worrell. Fifth Row: L. Sequenzia; B. Lynch; O. Blomquist; L. Steinle; W.G. Kirby.

PLANT EMPLOYEES EARN DEGREES

Earl Wright | Pat DePaolo | Fred Wintsch

Earl Wright, Pat DePaolo and Fred Wintsch all have something in common – a college degree earned in 1967.

Earl was awarded his BS degree in Industrial Management from Quinnipiac College in New Haven. He came with us in 1946 as a trainee in the Kralac department of Chemical Production. He was made a foreman, 2nd class in 1959, 1st class in 1961 and an area foreman in 1963.

Pat earned his master’s degree in chemistry from Southern Connecticut State College. He was employed in 1963 and worked in the Research and Development department prior to his recent transfer to the Sales Department. He earned his BA degree from Univ. of Mass. in 1963.

Fred was awarded a Master’s Degree in Management from Rensselaer Poly. Inst. branch in Connecticut. He graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. in 1962 with a BA degree in Industrial Administration. He came with the company in 1963 as a time study man in the Industrial Engineering department. He is presently a supervisor in the Industrial Relations Department.

The degrees were earned under the Company’s tuition aid plan.

SPORTS….

Basketball… Two teams are being formed again this year for entry into the Industrial Council League. Practice sessions have been held at the YMCA and league play began on Wednesday, December 6 at Hillside Junior High School. Anyone interested in joining a team should contact J. Prior at Ext. 575 at Synthetic or Bob Pettigrew, Ext. 692 at Chemical. The two teams were active in the league last year with the Chemical team winning the championship.

Bowling…
Friday Nite Alembic League
With 3 weeks of bowling left before the end of the first round, Chemical Production is enjoying a comfortable lead. The standings:
1. Chem. Prod. – 23-7
2. D & G – 19-11
3. Dust Collectors – 18-12
4. Office – 17-13
5. Syn. “Odds” – 16-14
6. Pipers – 12-18
7. Syn. “Evens” – 10-20
8. Tinners – 5-25

…Tuesday Nite Alembic League

Team Standing Won Lost
Office 27 17
Production 25 19
Rubber Testing 22 22
Development 21 23
Bethany Lab 21 23
Hi Fi 21 23
Lab 21 23
Engineers 19 25

A Big Spender

In the last five years the company has invested an average of 80 million dollars a year in expansion and modernization. In addition, we purchase from 17,500 companies, large and small, more than 600 million dollars worth of materials, supplies and services a year. Much of this is spent in communities where the company operates plants. These purchases, added to payrolls, taxes and other payments, pour more than a billion dollars a year into the nation’s economy.

1967 Safety Box Score

10 Months Thru October 31st

1967 1966
Lost Time Injuries 14 19
Serious Injuries 47 58
Total 61 77

Our on-the-job record of injuries continues at an unsatisfactorily high level. If the present rate continues, 1 out of every 10 workers in the plant will be involved in a serious injury in 1967. We must all decide now to do everything within our power to make Uniroyal Chemical a safer place to work.

This means we must do our jobs in the safest way possible – no shortcuts, no taking chances and no inattention. Each of us must concentrate on performing his part of the operation to the best of his ability while obeying the rules of safety required for the area.

At Press time, three more lost-time accidents have taken place in early November. Only you can stop this record from climbing higher.

Tire Tip

For long tire mileage and safety, our tire engineers recommend checks of tire pressure at least once a month. Such checks should be made after the car has stood for three hours or has been driven less than a mile. By the way, air pressure should not be reduced in a warm tire after a long trip. Air pressure naturally drops as tires cool down.

Garnet Gleam of the Air

Uniroyal Chemical is again sponsoring the high school radio program “Garnet Gleam of the Air”. The program, produced by Naugatuck High School students, is broadcast over radio station WOWW at 1:00 P.M., Sundays.