**Date:** MAY 26, 1967
**Source:** Unknown
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NAUGATUCK — Although rumors ran wild in the borough Friday to the effect that Uniroyal and the United Rubber Workers had reached a settlement in their negotiations on a master contract, the rumors failed to pan out, and no settlement was announced.
Other rumors, which claimed that they were at least close, were heard around the borough but remained unconfirmed, as negotiators in Cincinnati refused to speak with the press.
The first hints of possible settlement were indicated by reliable source Thursday, when it was reported that the number of items under discussion had dropped from approximately 50 to about 20.
It was also reported that management had offered a 75 per cent guaranteed annual wage clause. No further details on the clause could be obtained.
Rumors of a settlement between Firestone and the URW also remained unconfirmed at press time Friday, as no statements were issued.