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(1093) MINUTES of the one hundred sixty-seventh meeting of the Directors of the Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. , held at the Union Club, New York City, on Tuesday, May 9, 1967, at 11:00 a. m. (EDT). There were present: E. B. Brooks F. L. Byrom E. E. Chipman David H. Dawson George H. Decker L. K. Filers Harold W. Fisher Irb H. Fooshee William P. Marsh, Jr. Charles S. Munson Joseph E. Rich W. T. D. Ross Edward R. Rowley Kenneth Rush Charles H. Rybolt Joseph R. Stevens Robert C. Swain Henry A. Thouron Jesse Werner John E. Wood, III M. F. Crass, Jr. Alternates: A. L. Baldock (for Joseph R. Stevens) Bland B. Button (for Thomas M. Ware) John L. Gillis (for John L. Christian) Kenneth H. Hannan (for Kenneth Rush) P. C. Livesay (for Herschel H. Cudd) Thomas B. Nantz (for Harry B. Warner) Frank J. Fizzitola (for John W. Brooks) Chris C. Schulze (for Jesse Werner) Nels E. Sylvander (for Charles H. Rybolt) General Counsel: Lloyd Symington Present by Invitation: James R. Carnes, MCA J. Robert Fisher, Ashland Oil & Refining Company Warren H. Moyer, Chipman Chemical Company, Inc. I. MINUTES OF APRIL 1 1, 1967, MEETING. The Minutes of this meeting were duly approved as submitted to the members. II. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER. Financial Report -- June-April 1967. The financial report for the eleven months ending April 30, 1967, was summarized by the SecretaryTreasurer. ON MOTION duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the report be accepted and placed on file. CMA 068711 (1094) IU. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) Budget and Financing for Fiscal 1967-68. Following a sum marized presentation of budget and financing for fiscal 1967-68 at the April 11 meeting, the Treasurer, on April 17, transmitted to Directors a detailed docu mentation of both, as recommended by the Executive and Finance Committees. This was summarized by Dr. Stevens at the request of the Chairman. Following discussion, ON MOTION duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That a budget for the new fiscal year in the amount of $1, 604, 842 be approved for presentation to the membership -- this to con sist of basic budget funds of $1, 150, 710 and a project budget of $454, 132; such funds to be raised from membership fees utilizing the cur rent sales-fee classification plus income from the sale of publications, interest, and general meetings. Also approved was a plastics activity budget of $84, 340 for the new fiscal year. Copies of the budget and financing proposal, together with agenda of the 95th Annual Business Meeting on June 8, will be sent to the Executive Contacts during the week of May 15. (b) Nominating Committee. Officers and Directors for 1967-68. In behalf of the Nominating Committee, Mr. Dawson presented the following slate of officers and directors for submittal to and action by the membership at the 95th Annual Business Meeting on June 8. These nominations were ac cepted without comment. Chairman of the Board -- John O. Logan, President Universal Oil Products Company Chairman of the Executive Committee -- Carl A. Gerstacker Chairman of the Board The Dow Chemical Company President -- George H. Decker, MCA .Vice Presidents -- Henry A. Thouron, Chairman and President, Hercules Incorporated Max A. Minnig, President, Witco Chemical Company, Inc. Secretary-Treasurer -- James R. Carnes, MCA Directors: (Term Expires May 31, 1969) CMA 068712 Carl A. Gerstacker, Chairman of the Board, The Dow Chemical Company (replacing Donald K. Ballman) (1095) Directors: (Term Expires May 31, 1970) F. Leonard Bryant, Chairman of the Board, Hooker Chemical Corporation Allan B. Clow, Executive Vice President, American Cyanamid Company George H. Decker, President, MCA George S. Dillon, President, Air Reduction Company, Inc. Earle S. Ebers, Group Vice President, Polymer, Fiber St Chemical Divisions, Uniroyal, Inc. Raymond F. Evans, Chairman of the Board, Diamond Alkali Company Maurice F. Granville, Vice President, Texaco Inc. Kenneth H. Hannan, Executive Vice President, Union Carbide Corporation W. Kenneth Menke, President, USS Chemicals , Division of United States Steel Corporation Joseph A. Neubauer, Executive Vice President, PPG Industries Jack M. Pope, President, FMC Corporation Charles W. Smith, Executive Vice President, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation (c) Annual Report for 1966-67. Copies of the Annual Report in draft form were sent to the Directors on May 2. They were invited to review the draft and to have their comments in the hands of the Secretary not later than May 12. The printed report will be mailed to all Executive Contacts and mem bers of Association committees on June 8 -- the date of the Annual Meeting. (d) 95th Annual Meeting. Mr. Crass reported briefly on arrange ments and facilities for this meeting. Approximately 975 reservations have been received from 173 member firms. The capacity of The Greenbrier has been exhausted and registration has been closed. (e) Regional Meetings for 1967-68. The following schudule of general and regional meetings for fiscal 1967-68 was presented by the staff and approved by those present: September 11-12, 1967 November 20-21, 1967 March 11-14, 1968 Montreal, Canada New York City San Francisco and IPebble Beach, Calif. Regional Directors' Meeting 17th Semi-Annual Meeting Regional Directors' Meeting April 8-9, 1968 June 6-8, 1968 Washington, D. C. Directors' Meeting and Congressional Reception White Sulphur Springs, 96th Annual Meeting West Virginia During July, a printed card schedule of Directors' meetings will be prepared and forwarded to all Board members. CMA 068713 (1096) (f) Tenure of Reactive Metals Advisory Committee (Ad Hoc). Sent to directors in advance of the meeting was an information memorandum summarizing background data relating to the future status of this ad hoc com mittee. Mr. Rush referred to this memorandum and to action taken by the Board of Directors at their January 10, 1967, meeting, which was recorded, in part, as follows: "That the ad hoc status of this committee extend until May 1, 1968. Meanwhile, the Executive Committee will study the overall RMAC proposal as to permanent committee status and will recommend a course of ac tion to the Board not later than the May 9, 1967, meet ing. " Mr. Rush stated that the Executive Committee had given the matter further study and that at its meeting earlier in the day it had voted to recom mend to the Board of Directors: That its earlier recommendation that the ad hoc com mittee be disbanded as of May 1, 1968, and its functions taken over by appropriate functional and technical com mittees, be reaffirmed; with the additional proviso that during the interim the members of the Reactive Metals Advisory Committee be given the opportunity to recon sider their proposal and to develop revised Terms of Reference in consultation with staff and General Counsel that would be within the Association's traditional techni cal and functional framework. The metals members would be free to withdraw from such exploration at any time in order to take other action if they so desire. Following discussion, ON MOTION duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the Executive Committee's recommendation be approved. IV. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. The following committee appointments were approved: (a) Air Quality Committee. Robert Dobbins, Celanese Corporation John H. Morris, Merck & Co. , Inc. CMA 068714 (1097) (b) Chemical Packaging Committee. Milton Gray, Jr. , Mobil Chemical Company N. S. Haas, ARCO Chemical Company, A Division of Atlantic Richfield Company J. F. Lemen, Hooker Chemical Corporation, replacing Jerome Wilkenfeld (c) Environmental Health Advisory Committee. William G. Ball, Jr. , Ethyl Corporation, replacing Cleveland Lane, Goodrich-Gulf Chemicals, Inc. , as Public Relations Committee representative. (d) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Chemicals Committee. William A. Knapp, Allied Chemical Corporation, replacing B. T. McMillan (e) Legal Advisory Committee. Fred W. File, Enjay Chemical Company (f) Patent Committee. R. L. Heindel, The Dow Chemical Company, as Chairman John F. Bergin, Rohm and Haas Company, as Vice Chairman (g) Public Relations Committee. Richard L. Moore, W. R. Grace & Co. , as Chairman Cleveland Lane, Goodrich-Gulf Chemicals, Inc. , as Vice Chairman (h) Tax Policy Committee. Frank Harlow, The Dow Chemical Company, as Chairman Edwin C. Sagurton, Merck & Co. , Inc. , as Vice Chairman J. F. Wyatt, Universal Oil Products Company (i) Transportation Equipment Committee. L. C. Herzog, American Cyanamid Company W. Van V. Bacon, FMC Corporation (j) Washington Advisory Committee. Donald MacArthur, Koppers Company, Inc. , as Chairman Theron Rice, Continental Oil Company, as Vice Chairman Morse G. Dial, Jr., Union Carbide Corporation V. STAFF REPORT. CMA 068715 General Decker presented a report of developments in the Associa tion's program of projects and activities since the last meeting. Copy of his report is appended to these Minutes as Exhibit A. Following conclusion of General Decker's report, there was informal discussion relating to recommendations contained in the report issued by the (1098) president's Commission on the Patent System. The Association's Patent Com mittee is now considering these recommendations with the view of preparing an Association statement for presentation at public hearings to be held probably during the summer months. An effort will be made to complete this statement in time for review by the Board of Directors at the June 7 meeting. Additional discussion related to investment tax credit and possible tax increase legislation. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn. M. F. Crass, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer APPROVED: Kenneth Rush Chairman CMA 068716 EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORT May 9, 1967 Presented by General G, H. Decker Probably you have read in the press or heard on the radio about the April 24 incident in Baltimore which attracted so much attention during Chemical Progress Week. The upper part of a new paper bikini, worn in a pool by a shapely blond bearing the title "Miss Body Chemistry of 1967, " floated mysteriously away. Fortunately or unfortunately, the unplanned unveiling was not televised. Far more substantial if less hazardous programs than this one marked the CPW celebration throughout the country. A preview of anticipated highlights was presented in my previous report. It is too early to sum up the actual results. After five weeks of debate, the Senate agreed on last Thursday to limit debate on further amendments to the bill which would terminate suspension of the seven percent investment credit. It was also agreed to vote again today on the amendment concerning Senator Long's Presidential Election Fund Law, which has caused the Senate delay. Indications are that, after today's vote, the Senate will soon pass the termination of suspension bill and send it to Conference with the House. Yesterday Jerome Wilkenfeld, Chairman of the MCA Air Quality Committee, testified concerning the Association's views on S. 780, the Air Quality Act of 1967, before the Senate Public Works Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution, With the recent introduction by Senator Randolph of amendments to the Administration bill, the earlier threats of Federal domination of all air pollution control efforts and of uniform nationwide emission standards has been reduced. It is generally believed that the Senate will eventually accept legislation tempered along the lines' of Senator Randolph's amendments. These would provide for State initiative in air pollution control roughly similar to that provided under the existing Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The Association's Air Quality Committee and Staff will continue to follow developments closely to insure that appropriate legislative action is taken if the present favorable trend of the legislation should be diverted. CMA 068717 2- - On recommendation of the Patent Committee, MCA has requested that its representative be heard during both Senate and House hearings on S. 1042 and H.R. 5924, the Patent Reform Act of 1967. Hearings on this legislation, which embodies most of the recommendations of the President's Commission on the Patent System, have already started in the House and will begin in the Senate next week. It is expected, however, that the MCA appearances will not be scheduled for some weeks to come. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Three successful Chemical Industry Safety Workshops, jointly sponsored by MCA and local Chemical Industry Councils, were recently held on the West Coast. Attendance at Los Angeles on April 17 was 173; it was the same number at San Francisco on April 19; and it totaled 138 at Seattle on April 21. Each workshop followed the Safety and Fire Protection Committee's traditional question-and-answer format. Discussions were of a high caliber; and police, fire and other local and state government officials took particular interest in the proceedings. Attention to the workshops by the daily and trade press was greater than for any previously held. MCA's chem-card and transportation hazards identifica tion programs were of particular interest. All media including the newspapers, radio, television, and trade press covered the Los Angeles press conference; and a daily newspaper in Seattle reported an interview with the chairman of MCA's Transportation Hazards Information Task Group who also participated in the Safety and Fire Protection workshop panel. Two Workshops on Water Quality Criteria have been scheduled: in Boston, Massachusetts on May 23 and in St. Louis, Missouri on June 14. These complete the program for the current season. i'fi 9}c sjc sjc s'fi >!< A follow-up letter will be mailed shortly to Executive Contacts urging submission of reports for the survey on control of air and water pollution and solid waste disposal. Understandably, some larger companies needed time beyond the March 15 target date. A number have assured us that their reports are being carried to completion. The purpose of the second communication is twofold: (1) to encourage those who got off to a slow start to give the matter higher priority, and (2) to encourage others not planning a response to recon sider and provide their best estimates if factual data are lacking. Jc s'fi # s|c Jfi # sje $ $ $ >'{ ^ CMA 068718 -3- On April 21 MCA requested a 60-day extension of time for filing comments on the ICC's proposals regarding shipping papers. The proposals appear to us to go beyond reasonable requirements needed to provide carriers with appropriate information for identifying cargo hazards. A detailed review of the ICC's report and order on the tank car mileage allowance case has now been completed. The report largely incorporated MCA's position on the disputed issues of principle and set forth guidelines for establishing a multilevel compensation system. A development, considered to be significant, has emerged at the beginning of the third year of research on weatherability testing of plastics, carried on in the National Bureau of Standards' Research Associate Program with support of member plastics producers. It is thought that a new test procedure, subjecting samples to accelerated weathering techniques under controlled atmospheres and ultraviolet light, will provide an indication of outdoor performance of these materials. Even though the research continues at NBS, full information on findings to date has been released to interested member technical representatives for investigation within member company laboratories. The Tariff Commission is reviewing all statutory provisions of the U. S. Code which permit entry of merchandise without the payment of ordinary duties, with the possibility of determining modifications which would more nearly meet current conditions. Suggestions were submitted by the Association on April 19 on changes which would simplify the drawback administration and procedure, reduce the load of the Customs Bureau, and speed up drawback payments. ^####^^^ mm ^ A most successful Industrial Relations Symposium, co-sponsored by the Louisiana Chemical Association and MCA, was held at New Orleans on April 27. In the discussion period numerous questions were asked, dealing mainly with coordinated bargaining efforts of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department, and 'with policies and decisions of the National Labor Relations Board affecting the chemical industry. The Industrial Relations Advisory Committee has recommended that the Association take an official position on the type of legislation which will extend or replace the Selective Service Act which expires Juije 30. It is proposed to endorse the findings of the Clark Committee and recommend the setting up of a special National Manpower Resources Board which would determine and promulgate lists critical occupations in essential industries, now done by a joint board with CMA 068719 -4- membership from the Labor Department and the Department of Commerce. Con. tinuance of occupational deferments and deferment of all students in good standing is also recommended by the Committee. t Sfc * * If. sjt $ * * * # * * # # $ At a recent meeting of the judges of MCA's 1967 College Chemistry Teacher Awards Program the three recipients from the 4-year colleges and universities were chosen. They are: Dr. Otto Theodor Benfey Earlham College Richmond. Indiana Dr. Carl Tabb Bahner Carson-Newman College Jefferson City, Tennessee Dr. R. Thomas Sanderson Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona The Association will also make a special award this year to William T. Mooney, Jr., of El Camino College, Via Torrance, California, as an out standing leader in the field of chemical education in the 2-year colleges. All four teachers and their wives have been invited to attend the Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier and the awards will be presented as one of the features of the Business Meeting on June 8. Public announcement of the selec tions is being withheld until June 8. CMA 068720