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Long Island Film Studios Post Office Box P Brightwaters, Now York 11718 .31 (i - (5(5.3- m.`5 Hr. Jrwii F. Smith Secretary LMd Industries Association, lao. 292 Hkdlson Avenuo New York, N.Y. Dur Mr. Smith! Vo oro delighted that you aro interostod in making a contribution towards combating load poisoning in childrdn. Public education and infor mation to concerned admits -- parents, teaohers and guardians-- is oae of the first important preventive measures. While we appreciate your concern for the viability of your organisation, we wish to reiterate our concerns and your responsibility to the health of our children and our nation. We, as a producer of educational films must maintain our credability both with the lay public and with the health professionals - & clients. Ve have been quite generous and accomodating with you in agreeing not to proceed further with the making of prints and sales of our film, "Lead Poisoning, The Hidden Epidemic" until the natter is resolved with you. This is indeed a concession, and may prove to be a setback from which it may be difficult to recover, and which in e*l fairness you should share the financial burden. The film*a production was rushed to be first on the market, and now we are being held up while our competitors are producing and selling their filns. The offer you have made, or agreed to, is barely adequate for this setback. Yon must know that the production coats for such a film is well over $10,000'.00, all of which is now tied up awaiting resolution of differences. The film has already been shown to public health, child care, medical and environmental administrative groups, all of whom liked it as it is. Changes and omnisions will lessen our credibility as a producer of factual educational films. We would therefore consider the following as adequate compensation for this situation} 1. A $10,00 a day fee for each day the sale of the film is delayed because of your failure to agree to versions for change submitted by Or. Harrison. 2. The guarantee by you of the sale of at least 100 prints-- rather than Just "pushing" the film which we are already doing. 3. AND , payment of all costs for making the version that is Jointly satisfactory to you and Or. Harriaon. LIA-76302 Because of your interest la this flla, we believe that you sro aware of yoar roapoaslblllty and eoaeoraod with yoar inage, and wo would 11ko to work with you and holp aako your eoaoorms rialbio to tho public. Porhaps aoro can bo dono oa oar next flla. Tho aozt flla wo plan to do oa load poisoning Is now la preparation. It will oover tho oarly syaptoas, diagnostic tests, troataent and sequelae to acuta episodes. It Is being developed with tho assistance of a nodical group, and will be directed towards professional audiences. Perhaps you would like' to share In production costs, in which case yoar asso* elation would have a credit line oa tho flla. Further, wo would urge you to find other ways In which the resources of yoar Association night be involved In helping to find a eolation to this problen. Do not welt until the death of a dear friend or close relative. Oar flla ends with tho poignant phrase, Mthat would bo aurdertM May we suggest that sene serious consideration bo given to supporting research for laproved troataent aethods, or trapping lead froa auto exhausts, rather than trying to hush up the role of lead froa auto exhausts by finding ainiseule points to differ with and excuses to delay the inevitable. We are sure your scientific staff is aware of studies shoving the overall rise of load In tho ataosphere - In which the auto aoblle has played no aaall part - the ataosphere which we all share and depend upon for life. We would be pleased to have Dr. Harrison discuss nodical research possibilities with you. You are la the position to sake a real contribution here - with your ambership contacts and your combined knowledge of the natal lead - such would put you way out in front! Vs would Ilka to proceed with finalising the flla with no further delay and would be pleased to hear froa you laaediately. Thank you for your continuing Interest. Sincerely, / /. / hr/ '^^ ' '/ > < <: c--<*-<-- t, Ph.D. /Ronald| G. Stevens / Kxecsrtivj/^rodaeer LIA"7633