The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-26

Lowell, industrial relations manager at the U. s. Rubber Co.,, footwear plant and speaker at the Nauga- tuck Merchants Buceau Mon- day night, declared that the plant will have practically no reconver- sion problem and the postwar fu- ture of the plant looks bright.
 Machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of footwear for the Army and Navy is the same as that used in making civilian foot wear and consequently reconver- sion should be no difficult problem, MT. Lowell said.
 Approximately 5000 workers will be needed after the war, he said. This is near.y twice as many as are currently employed and will mean Increased payrolls, which he said, will add to the general prosperity >f the community.
 One of the most encouraging as sects of the postwar picture" he ,aid, "is that the local footwear plant will be able to provide jobs 3or all of its returning veterans snd will also be able to share the sonmunity's responsibility for pro- biding work for men who were not formerly employed"
 Two problems however, enter the picture, he said One is parking, the other is housing. The whole fu- lure Of Naugatuck depends on the N,pply of workers available" he said, nnd the fact that portion of Nau- satuck's labor supply comes from putsidet he town means that Nau- Eatuck has some rather serious needs to consider and take action -pn."
 Relative to parking, he said that hn order to complete with industries located on the outskirts of towns and cities, it is imperative that facilities be provided so that peo- pie from surrounding areas can drive in and park within a reason able distance"
 Development of housing, recre- ation, shopping and transportation facilities so that workers would be encouraged to locate in town permanently is even more necessary and desirable, MT. Lowell declared.
 In answer to questions after his talk, he said the company feels that housing and parking are commit nity problems primarily. He point ed out that employees of the U. s. i. Rubber Go. are on the Chamber of Commerce Housing committee and the Borough Planning commission, which indicates the company's will lingness to cooperate on such mat ters.
 The bureau voted to name committee to consider the housing and parking problems. Sidney GrosSman said these were matters vital to all merchants in town. The committee will be announced soon.
 The Merchants will tour the U. s. Rubber Go. July 23, it was an- nounced.
 FridoH Carlson, president of the bureau, introduced MT. Lowell and presided at the business session. The next meeting will be held Sept. "A.
 Track and Field Meet Program
 The following program for the Fifth District Convention Track and Field Meet of The Polish Falcons of America which will be held in Union City, June 29, 30, and July l was announced today by Secretary Joseph V. Rosko.
 Friday, June 18th, at p. m., reg istration of delegates at Falcon hall, School street, Union City. Del egates will be greeted by Warden Leo J. Brophy, Leo Moraski, Pres ident of Nest No. 65 and Represent ative Joseph V. Rosko.
 On Saturday June 3Oth the dele gates will meet at 10 a. m. and at 3 p. m. prelir,naries of the track and field meet will be held at the Recreation field. At p. m. dance will be held at Falcon hall.
 On Sunday, July 1st, at 10:30 a. m., all delegates and members will assemble at Falcon hall to march in body to St. Hedwig's church where high Mass will be cele- brated by Rev. Stanislaus J. Ma lewjak at Il a. m. It is expected that all Polish organizations in Union City will also be in this march from Falcon hall which will be led by Arum corps from Meriden.
 At 1:30 p. m. on that day there will be parade from Falcon hall to the Recreation Field, which will include all delegates and partici- pants in the track and field meet. A band and drum corps will parti- cipate in this parade. The finals of the track and field meet will be held at the recreation field at p. m.
 About 500 are expected to be pres ent at banquet which will be held at Falcon hall Sunday at ' p. m. The following are among the in- vited guests: Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Congressman Joseph E. Talbot, Congressman-At-Large Jo- seph E. Ryter, Warden Leo J. Bro- ohy, Rev. Stanislaus J. Nalewajk and Rev. John Wanat.
 Tax Stamps Ready
 Only 900 have as yet purchased auto use tax stamps which are due to be placed on automobile wind shields by July 1, Postmaster Frank T. Green said today. He anticipates a rush at the Naugatuck post office this week. Drivers using their cars are re- quired to purchase the stamps and are subject to fine if they fail to have the stamps by July l. The stamps cost $ each and purchasers are urged to note down the number, date and place of purchase so that they can secure a new stamp with out charge if they lose the other.
 Auto owners should not wait until after July to get the stamps, MT. Green said. for it is expected that agents from the Waterbury office of kI.~ Ysaka~xaI roa...x.,,a n,,ro... ...iI1