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J. B. HAFFN ER.PRESIDENT J . M. BOWLBY, Vice PRESIDENT K . C. BROWNELL,VICE PRESIDENT J . A. MARTINO, VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT LINDLEY 2IEOFELD, SECRETARY-TREASURER -4-20 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YO RK 17, N.Y. MANF RE D BOWDI TCH DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY May 16, 195$ Robert A. Kehoe, M. D. Director Ketterin g Laboratory of Applied Physiology University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Eden Avenue Cincinnati 19, Ohio Dear Bob: Enclosed is a copy of a le t t e r ju st received from The Broken Kill Associated Smelters Proprietary Limited, one of our member organiza tion s "down under." Granted th at massive exposure to lead may in rare instan ces be causative of optic n eu r it is, t h is alleged contention r elat ive to lead pain ts st r ik es me as quite u tt er ly screwy. I f you agree with me, or even i f you do not, I would welcome your comments on t h is extraordinary pronouncement. I sh all probably want to quote you and hope th at you w ill not object to my so doing. Sin cerely,