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July 29, 1969 Mr. Bill *. Clede The Hartford Times Hartford, Conn. 06101 Dear Mr. Clede: I appreciated receiving your call and am enclosing a statement from Monsanto which should help In your consideration of whether there 13 a story on the alleged effect on the environment by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). This matter first arose In the United States when the San Francisco Chronicle ran a story late In February based on the work of a scientist In California. The deadline of that writer did not give us time to submit our side of the story. The enclosed statement contains facts which should have been presented. - 1 am enclosing some newspaper clippings which I thought might be of interest. After reviewing this material, 1 hope that you will contact Mr. Tom C. Ford, manager, divisional public relations, In our St. Louis offices. His number Is (314) 694-2887. X know Tom will be able to give you additional background Information, as he has been following the situation since It first arose In February. ` Feal free to call us at any time and we will be of whatever assistance we can. Sincerely, HONS 089504 Edward V. John Public Relations Manager Organic Chemicals Division