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05 HI8 90 08:30 0214 933 9538 baldkin&baliwin PLAINTIFF'S | EXHIBIT___ ftriis- ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Pago -1- Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - February k, 1971 The RED CARPET INN, Charlotte, N.C. In attendances A.MERICAW ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J. U. C.u*t.u tanbury Wr.i, Kasskont H.H. Walter A1, ex. Ku?.muk W.H. Brainerd JOHiiS-?t\NVILLE CORPORATION W73* brown K. A. Roberts E.A. Schuman C. L. Sheclcler ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED G. F'.A. Brink ' P.E. Leclerc MI"RS limttkd Walter H. Smith .LAKE_AS 13S3TOS OF QUEBEC LTD. C.E. Stiofken . TURNER BROS, ASBESTOS C0.,LTD. VT.7n Beckman H. J. Corson H.K. PORTER COMPANY, INC. L. E, Moody ' D. S. ChJ.Id9ra J.W. Echerd E. C, Bratt J.D. HcCluer (Retired) NICOLCT INDUSTRIES,INC. SEC. GrTswold,Jr. EV'. Ru3sell RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN , INC. "Loowcroi't JrVI. Hawkins Dr. J.L. Goodman J.W. Frampton (Guest UNIROYAL.INC. E. A.- Morris R. C. Hunt H.M. Willingham Dr. J.H. Wolfsie S. J. Peele,Jr. T. H. Newby L.F. Dieringer (Guest) CADWALADER.WICKERSHAM & TAFT H.C Roosevelt (Legal "Counsel) ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.E. Sunbury (Secretary) Minutes 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 1 P.i-l, 2. Those present were asked to stand and give their name and company. 3. Presidont Moody asked that a moment of prayer be observed in memory of Ralph B. Smith who passed away on January 21, 1971 at hi a hone in North Charleston,S.0,' Mr.Smith had attended A.T.I. meetings regularly for nearly twenty years, and served as Chairman of our Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee during I960 and 1961. L. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Hr.H.A, Schuman, seconded by Hr. Roberts, it was voted to omit the reading of same. 0s^e5 05 0$-90 OS:01 214 933 953S B ALDWI N&B A LD'VIN 2-011-013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -2 ihl?, 5. Treasurer Kutmuk presented the Financial Report. Dr.J.H, Wolfsie moved that it be accepted, motion seconded by Mr.R.2,Leclerc, and so voted unanimously, A copy oi the report is attachod. 6. President Moody referred to the "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the United States" by J.A. Bettes,Jr., now appearing serially in the ASBESTOS Magazine, and said that the Secretary had been instructed to write ilr. Botto3 a letter of commondacion on behalf of the Institute and its members. Mr. Bettes, an active mom'oor of the Institute for approximatoly twenty-four years, served as the President of A.T.I. in 1957 and 19.50 Upon retirement from Raybestos Manhattan, Jr-c. sovoral years ago Mr. Bottos began his self-imposed task of collecting information for his "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the USA,", end it has roquired countless hours end voluminous correspondence to prepare the "History" for publication The Institute appreciates the fine contribution that Hr. Bettes has made to the asbestos textile industry, and congratulates him on doing an exceptionally fine job! Also, the ASBESTOS Magazine is to be commended for making the "History" available to its readers! Mr. Bettes address is:- John A. Bettes, Jr,,3100 So.Ocean Blvd.,#6l8, Delray Beach,Fla. and we are sure that he would welcome comments from readers of the "History". 7, President Moody announced, the election of Mr. N.D. Brown to the Board of Governors, replacing Mr.2.A. bchuman of Johns-ManvilleJ also the election to the toara 01 nr. o.. v/nnaucuumj, Mr. J.L. Rainey of American Asbestos Textilo Corp, Mr. Schuman resigned because of a realignment of his company responsibilities, and Mr. Rainey's resignation was duo to increasingly heavy duties since hi3 election to President of his company in Juno, 1970. 8, The Logal Counsel Report wa3 given by Attorney H.C. Roosevelt, of Cadwaladcr, V/ickorsham ?c Taft, 1TMC. A resumo' is attached, 9. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Hr. Wm.J.W. Smith, Vice President <5; General Salas Manager of 3ULL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED. Hr, Smith began his remarks by jayir.g that it was the opinion of the producers that the fibre situation should be exposed as frequently as A.T.I. meets, and proceeded to discuss tho situation relative to the various grades of fibre; beginning with the shorter grades: Group 7 fibres in the shortor classifications are fairly ample, but the longer Group 7`3 are in tighter supply. Group 6 fibres - a very specific shortage.(Used in Brake Linings,etc) Group 5 fibres - Premium classifications are "tight". C-roup 4 fibres - fairly well in balance (Used in asb.-cement products Group 3 fibres - Used In textiles. A year ago a shortage existed, but now the high magnetic iron fibres as produced in. Eastern Canadian mines are in good supply. By contrast, the low magnetic iron Group 3 fibres, as produced on the V/eat Coast of Canada., continue to be critically short . The unusually severe winter has crippled product ion at Cassiar. Situation may improve somewhat by June, but supply will still be short. In regard to Rhodesian fibre the o>r^rgo has been moat effective, both in the U.3.A. and Canada. It is a critical 05-OS'90 08:31 *J214 935 9538 BALD"' I N&BALD" IN 012 013 Minutes - GENERAL MSrriNG - continued: Page -3- situation for asbestos textile nanufacturors in the U.S.A. because there is no alternative low iron fibre except Ca3siar The U,S. Gov ernment has a sizeable stockpile of low iron fibre but apparently i3 not willing to release any of it. 10. Committee Reports were given by tho respective Chairmen: Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - H.M. Willingham,Chn. Te clinical Committee - J. W, Hawkins (Acting chairman) Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A, Morris, Chm. Fiber Testing Committee - D.E. Childers, Chm. ^/'Their reports are attached to thoso minutes. 11. Dr. J. L. Goodman, Ilorth Charles ton ,15. C ., associated with Raybest- 03-Manhattan,Inc., speaking as a member of the A.T.I. Environmental Health Committee, reportod that he had attended a seminar on Asbest os 13, arranged by Dr. Irving J, Selikoff, that was held on June 15>- 18, 1970 at the Jit. Sinai School of medicine, Ilew York City. Said that he was surprised to find a goodly number of representatives of labor in attendance. Dr. Selikoff s staff members presented the program, which turned out to be a diatribe against industry. At the opening of tho mooting it was announced that spraying of steel frame work with asbestos fibor, in new buildings under construction, had been discontinued in New York State. Dr. Goodman was critical of Dr, Selikoff's presentation and accusations against industry. Whan <g;^w ---b w XV. w Jl* c . X v-'-lo < o IjoT C ) > ^a ft>V.KJ 4't* LJL' , OQli HOA X spoke up to answer the question - sometimes quite rudelyl The second day of the Seminar was devoted to mesothelioma, which Dr. Good-nan said was a very controversial ond debatable form of cancer (as to cause). He does not agree with many of Dr, Selikoff's statements and/or conclusions on this subject. Dr, Goodman feels that Dr. Selikoff is a "dangerous" man, and the asbestos industry is going to have to learn how to combat his tacticsJ We cannot, and should not, fcako Dr. Selikoff lightly as he har the facilities for getting his version of the "facts" widely ' distributed, and the only way he can be rebutted is by being faced with tho overwhelming weight of objective scientific and factual data. When asked if something could be done thru the American Medical Association (to control Dr, Selikoff) Dr. Goodman expressed doubt. There is a grievance committee of the Ai-IA but it was very difficult to get it to act. Thought that perhaps pressure on ths Mt. Sinai School of Medicine might be effective. In regard to mesothelioma Hr. Wm.J.U. Smith asked if Dr. Selikoff differentiated between Crocidolite and Ghrysotile fibre. Dr.Goodman said that Dr. Selikoff inferred that Chrysotilo was suspect as well as Crocidolite. * Following Dr. Goodman's report. Hr. C.L. Shecklor, Chairman of A.T.I.'s Environmental Health Committee, commented that Dr. Selikoff was going to be around indefinitely and we might as well resign ourselves to that fact, even though Selikoff might be prone to deal with "half-truths", Mr* Sheckler mentioned the excellent promotional-type English film entitled "WHY ASBESTOS1' that was zho\m to members tho previous evening, and said there is now an Asbestos Information Association of North America. Members of this new association are some of the . - 083867 05 03 90 08:52 214 935 9538 BALDW'ix&BALDN'IN 013--013 Minutes - GENERAL HEATING - continued: j\u\yl Page -4- leading manufacturers of a3bc3tos products In the U.S.A. No further information was given regarding the new association. Hr. She older then discus sod the net; Federal `'Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970" (PL-91-596) that will become effective on April 20, 1971, saying that Industry and its customers can well face new exposure to penalties after the law becomes effective. Outlined some of the penalties, and discussed standards under the now law. For example, the present standard for noise is 90 decibels maximum, and he doubts that any textile plant can show such a low noise level* Under the new law the government inspectors will have free access to plants and records. An employe or employee group may request the government to make inspection at any time. The employer is re quired to post cond.itions that exceed standards. All penalties are to bo final unless contested within Ip days. In regard to medical Cc health research Hr. Shocklor said that a "National Institute of Safety & Health" has boon (or will be) sot up within the framowork of the Health,Mrlucation and Welfare Department. Jr, L.J, Crnlley's group will be part of it. Concluding his remarks .r. Sheck.lor said that warning labels on products wore now voluntary but probably will become mandatory at some future date. Thinks that our industry must give serious consideration to the use of warning labels on asbestos products. -i i ohi 11 f-.y .mnt:n am proliferating in the Thermal Insulation Industry. Date that label use began could indicate whether a manufacturer had been negligent,if law suit arises 12. Locations for A.T.I. Meetings in 1971 were announced:- June 9-10, 1971 - Cherry Hill Inn, Cherry Hill,H,J. October 6-8, 1971 - Savannah Inn & Country Club,Savannah,Ga. The June meeting schedule will'call for arrival Uednesday afternoon or evening, committee meetings Thursday morning, and GENERAL MEETING from 2:00 to 4:00 P.H, on Thursday afternoon. Thi3 shortened program will enable most attendees to be back at their respective offices on Friday morning. ' The October meeting is our ANNUAL HEIST IMG to which company officials and their wives, also members1 wives are specially invited. The meeting schedule in October will suggest arrival on Wednesday after noon or evening, the committee meetings will be on Thursday, and the GEN2RAL MEETING on Friday morning. 13. There being no further business tho mooting adjournod at 3:5>Opm Respectfully submitted, 03-n.$.9Q OS: 30 `2*214 935 9538 .. BALDTN&BALDKTN 3)009.013 R O S Tj:_R ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE P. 0. Box 2Pompton Lakes, N. J. 074-12 . AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORE. Norristown, Pa. GARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York jOH.NS-MANVIUi: CORPORATION New York, N. Y. NICOLLT INDUSTRIES, INC. Ambler, Pa. U. K. PORTER CO. INC Piltvburgli, Pa. RAYRESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. Bridgqjort, Conn. L'NIROYAL, INC. New York, N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada . ASBESTOS TEXTILE, S. A. Tulancingo, IIGO, Mexico BELL ASBESTOS MINES. LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BBA GROUP LIMITED Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION. LTD. Toronto, Canada HJLADOS Y TFJ1DOS DE ASBESTO. S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD. Black l.ake, Quebec, Canada ` NIPPON ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Tokyo, Japan SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCA1SE DU FERODO Paris, France TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO.. LTD. Rochdale, England 1; *' i>.-' i t 838e<i - W 03-OS 90 08:29 *Q*214 933 9538 BALDW'IN&BALD^IX 008-*013 (3) COPY Metropolitan Lifo Xna. Co. Ono Madieon Avo,, N, Y. 10, fl,Y, May 26, 1949 Mr* George W. Marshall, Jr, Raybcatos-Monhattan, Inc, i.Bbostoa Products Division Manholm, Pennsylvania < Doar Mr. Marshallt This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 24th calling my attention to tho article on cancer in the "Scientific ^ .Inertcan". The reference mado was quoted from a report On onvironmontal cancer by W, C. Ruopor, M,D,, Cancer Control Branch, national Concor Institute. During the last fow yea^s, quito a number of articloo claim that carcinoma of the lunge was found due to aeboetoe. Thoeo I hnvo road do not give much aubatanttfttLr%& oridoaoo, t/ut JVU Will Una tn&t It is being quotod fairly widoly, We cortainly have not boon ablo to substantiate any of thoeo cloime in tho work we havo been doing sinco 1930* Howovor, time will provo whothor they are right or wrong. Sincoroly youre, (Signod) W.J, MoConnoll, M.D. /.eeietant Medical Director Bureau G8U7 Uy