**Date:** 5-22-67
**Source:** Unknown
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NAUGATUCK–Although ru- In the borough, pickets contin- mors ran rampant throughout ued in a peaceful vein, permit- the borough Thursday to the ef- ting trucks to enter and leave fect that B. F. Goodrich Rubber the gates. The procedure was Co. was approaching settlement the same as has been observed with United Rubber Worker throughout the week, with the negotiators on its master con- team captain approaching the tract, the rumor remained un- truck drivers to inform them of confirmed. Many thought that if the situation. Although drivers B. F. Goodrich reached a settle- turned away, those who did go ment, Uniroyal, Inc., would also through, were allowed to with- probably settle soon. out incident.
For the seventh straight day, Besides Uniroyal, the compa- negotiators involved with Uni- nies struck are B. F. Goodrich royal could not be reached in and the Firestone Tire and Rub- Cincinnati, where the negotia- ber Co. Goodyear Tire and Rub- tions are taking place. It is not ber Co. is continuing production known whether the United Rub- on a day-to-day basis.
ber Workers and Uniroyal are General Tire and Rubber making progress in the negotia- Co.’s contract with URW does tions.
It was reported, however, that not expire until Monday, but talks continued Thursday be- talks have been in progress tween the major rubber produ- since last month.
About 45,000 Americans a year cers and the union. There was die from kidney failure.
no announcement whether nego- Australia has 3.5 billion tons tiations would recess for the of bauxite reserves.