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FILE NAME Allied Signal Bendix ASB DATE 1975 June 11 DOC ASB011 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Bendix Internal Memo - Dr. Selikoff's Visit to the Big Three . Internal Memorandum Date JunJunee 11 , 191973 73 To John J. Riopelle Letter No. From J. W. Armstrong SubjecDtr. Sulikoff's Visit to the Big Three Bi endix 24 Executive Offices Southfiera Michigan PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT In early Hay you advised me that you had heard that Dr. Sclikoff the author of the OSIMA Asbestos Standard was to have a meeting with representatives from Ford Chrysler and General Motors Ou May 16 1975 Dr. Selikoff did in fact meet in Detroit with the medical directors chief industrial hygienists and sufdiy directors of the Big Threc The purpose of Dr. Selikoff's visit was to review with the automotive companies the results of his west recent investigations of brake service workers in New York City and information concerning four cases of mesothelioma among brake service mechanics in Boston Massachusetts and Santa Clara California This is significant because it represents the first time there has been any direct relationship between brake lining and the disease Additionally Dr. Selikoff presented data which showed that 24 of the brake lining mechanics which he had studied showed some type of chest abnormalities thought not necessarily asbestos related Dr. Sclikoff also revealed that significant quantities of brake lining dust are present when vehicles are relined This does not agree with the Bendix study published last year Dr. Selikoff further indicated that the data that he had collected would be turned over to both OSHA and the Occupational Safety and Health Committee of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturer's Association for further study Attached is a copy of the data presented and notes taken on the presentation The specific purpose of Dr. Selikoff's visit was not clear Neil McCallum Corporate Safety Director of Chrysler feels that Selikofmafy be seeking additional funds to continue his studies This is based upon the knowledge that he has been receiving funds from the New York City Health Department but this source has been cut because of the city's financial bind fT JWA Attacliment CC J. M. O'Hare C. N. Menzu R. E. Hungate E. F. Peslar W. L. Miron J ... an. i a m meee ee