The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-16
Connecticut Lists Many Benefits to Adoption of
 Federal Program

Seven town buildings costing 91,- 4O0, 900 are on the program. These buildings, all of Colonial design, are being built in East Hartford, West Hartford, Stamford, Seymour, Strat- ford, Milford, and West Haven. The largest is the Stamford city hall, which will cost in excess of 44O0,- 900. Not only do these buildings add to the attractiveness Of the towns constructing them, but they fur- nish more conmodious quarters for the transaction of civic business, and better working conditions for the municipal employees.
 Highway Program
 One hundred and twenty highway projects were undertaken by the PWA, costing over s4I4,3OO, 900, of which the federal government fur nishes 94,3OO,OO0. Under this pro- gram nearly 400 miles of improved highways are being laid throughout the state, or have already been conn- pleted. Some of these roads are links in the great Merritt highway now being built across Fairfield county. Most of the roads, however, are what is commonly called farm to market" roads, and will not only enable farmers to get their produce to market with great facility, but will also open up for motorists many rural districts with all their beauty.
 From the nature of the work the construction of town and school buildings. sewerage systems, water- works and highways-it is apparent that the bulk of the employees on those projects are skilled, or semi- skilled workmen. These include car- penters, bricklayers, masona, plumb- CTS, steamfltters, plasterers, struc- tural steel workers, electricians, painters, tile-setters, blacksmiths, many others. Tn 1884, there were 900 men employed on PWA projects; in le36, the number has grown to 2,700. At present, there are over 5000 men employed. It is estimated that at leas 1000 additional persons are be- ing given employment in various industries in furnishing those ac- tually on the site of construction with the necessary equipment and material. This indicates that at least l7,0O0 persons now find employment, as q result of the PWA program in Connecticut. The stone quarries of this state, as well as the sand and gravel companies, are busy supply. ing materials for the large build- ing program. Large quantities of metal goods hardware, electrical ape p1iances, wire, lumber plumbers supplies, brick, roofing material, cement and paint, are being pur. chased from Connecticut dealers and manufacturers.
 Future Estimates
 It is estimated that about S9,550,- 900 has been or will be spent for labor at the sites of construction in this building program. Engineers estimate that these figures indicate e labor expenditure of over $l2,000,- 900 more of the sites for supplies, material, equipment and transporta. ton.
 State Director Farley said: "A total of l00 highly useful projects are under construction, or have al- ready been completed; $40,000,000 js in course of being poured into the business channels of the state. Em- ployment has been created for many thousands of men. in the building and allied industries. It Is apparent that the PWA program in Connecti. cut is carrying out the objectives set by the president. the confress is carrying out the objectives set by the president, the congress, and the administration"