The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-30

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failed us in action by exploding per-
maturely or ty not running a true
course. That certainly speaks we'll
for the painstaking accuracy of you
and thousands of others like you
engaged in manufacturing torpe-
does, for in the words of Admiral
Blandy, the torpedo is the most
difficult Naval weapon to make and
maintain, adjust and assemble"
Acceptance Speech
President BristoPs speech of &C
ceptance was as follows:
On behalf of the employees of
the management of the Bristol
Company, it gives me great plea
sure to accept this coveted Army
Navy "E" award for outstanding
production of war materials.
AS I look back over my thirty
three years with the company, the
last thirteen years of which I
have served as its chief executive,
1 can recall no occasion on which
have felt deeper sense of
pride, than that which thrills me
today.
My innermost wish, as T stand
here, is, that my uncle the late
William H. Bristol, might also be
here tobe inspired with the sig
nal honor that has been bestowed
upon the company, which he
founded fifty-four years ago.
The policy of American indus
try has been to contribute its ut
most toward winning the war as
quickly as possible. Past events
have proven that this is a war of
production and that enough pro-
duction on time will be the reel
sive factor. I can say that the
Bri toll Comp ny subscribed
Fundamentally to that policy from
the time of the outbreak of the
war, and it has been very evident
that the efforts of its employees
have been motivated by the same
policy. We have had problems,
complicated problems, but we
have overcome them in every in
stance. Our employees have put in
long hours and have unbegrudg-
ingly foregone holidays and vaca-
tons to meet the demands of
their country for essential pro-
duction.
Much credit is due our war pro-
duction committee which has done
an excellent job in building up
morale and continuously keeping
before us the need for extra effort
on the part of each one. That
you responded to the call and
achieved the goal, reflects the
greatest credit on every man and
woman in the organization. 1t was
coordination of endeavor that
brought success.
Fellow employees, I am deeply
proud of you and extend hearty
thanks and sincere congratula-
lions to each one of you from my
associate officers and the board of
directors.
Let us not overlook the fact that
this occasion is also call to each
one of us to rededicate our pledges
to those 200 men who have gone
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armed services of our country.
We should resolve not to rest
until the day arrives when we can
welcome these boys home and as
sure them of a peaceful and a
happier world.
We have not stood alone in our
production fight. Our sub-contrac-
tors and our vendors have worked
tirelessly with us. To them goes
great deal of credit, and it is
pleasure to acknowledge their
continuing efforts.
And finally, We, the men and
women of the Bristol company.
are deeply appreciative of the
honor that the Army and the
Navy have accorded us. am con-
fident that the winning of this
symbol will be an inspiration and
challenge to all of us, which Will
spur us on to greater effort, so
that we will not only continue to
merit this coveted award, but will
thereby help our nation the sooner
to win the victory which must be
ours.
Guests of Honor
Among those seated on the plat
form were Mayor John S. Monagan,
Warden Leo J. Brophy OF Nauga-
tuck, Rowland Hazard, executive
vice president; Austin Adams, board
of directors: Paul Anderson, chair
man of the e. committee; j. A, H.
Peterson. chairman of the war pro-
duction committee; DR.. Walker,
Father O'Shea, Congressman Talbot,
Capt. Watering, Mr., Roberts, Mr.,
Rooster Miss Rose. Miss Marshall,
Mr.. Booth and visiting Army and
Navy officials,
Members of the IS" committee
included Mr., Bristol l., G, Bean,
Mr.. Koseter, Mr., Anderson, and
war production committee members,
including Mr., Peterson, j, N, Lut2,
j. f, Kearns. Howard Bristol, Jro
A. c. Sandin, Emil Mark, l., Wonder
Eyk Alex Nolde and q, p, Lonergan,
Miss Betty Maher soprano, COM
pany employe. sang the National
Anthem and "Amerlca' and was ae-
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