Document 85jXNQvpK7NVo0MgY7061MX9e

t. [ / / Armstrong CONT>CTIN AND AUAAUV TILtCMOMIi (XMMt null | >*5 LJsk^ U* *? WJMI TCVT LANCAIf Ift, PtNnYU4MU Jxbb-6, 1962 Mr. V. B. HofTerth Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pannsylraaia v* . Dmx Vallyt Subject* Occupflonal IllnMi Cluing Asbestos Workers Attached Is copy of correspondence from R. B. Roas requesting infometion on our experience as a company with asbestosis claims. Since we recently had a similar request for this information from another area, I assume Travelers bee gathered data that would be helpful to Ross. We would appreciate your passing along this request to Travelers, and since the association meeting is scheduled for this Hussner, their prompt reply would be appreciated. Sincerely youra, JZP Xaelosure T. 1. Gardner Contract Officer J. TT. Relic"*, Lrnccstcr Hry 31. 1962 (Dictated 5-29-62) R. 3. Ross, Los Angela a Gee .*"r t* cnr.l Tllners Claims Asbestos Workers /.t the recent "lasting of the Roerd cf Directors oftr.e Associated Tn*ulct`on Contractors of the Vestnrn States a lcn3thy discussion W5s held -elrtlvo to tho Increasing nuriscr of claims Iron asbestos workers t.'th respect to respiratory 'llr.oas end lun_- cancer, supposed! the -csult of breathing nsbostos dust and i;lc3S fiber uust* Vo h=v h*d * number of thcae claims on tho Vest Coast in the past yesr .part'culerly in tho Pacific northwest but now spraedins to California. The result could bo e hsevy incroeso in our insurance cost. The Assoc!.' t`on has -.rede this t major item of business at oar ormual rrctinr this surmar. Can you cive ns cny information as to the a;:pjrienci or our company or Travelers Insurance Company? PJS . cc: ?. L. Gardner, Lancasterv J. V.'# Liddell, Lancaster