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March 3. 1966 5r. D. T Colton* General Manager Jofcna-Manville International torporstion 22 Sant both Street Sew Xork, saw Tbrk 10016 Dear Mr. Colton* Tou say already be aware of an artlale publichod In the Jlae Tbrk Tlaoa on 3*rch 2. 1766 entitled 'Asbestos Oast tolled a Esssrd to at Least Gee-Fourth of U. S.*t a copy of which is attached. Rtbliolty of this aart can have a serious adveme offset on the sprayed aineral fiber industry as well as other industries in which your asbestos products ore used. We are very such concursad to knew vfcat action your Coupsny and the entire asbestos indnatry sight take to eoanteract this publicity, and ve ask specifically what infaraation or help our Association sight obtain in order to rebut or at least aLnisdse the unfavorable isprcsslon created by this article. aacottse the report la described a ''prallzinary finding'' wo can reasonably anticipate followup publicity. This cattar is of vital concern to the entire aebeatoa industry, as veil aa to our sprayed fiber Association, and we will appreciate whatever ccsosaanta. suggestions rd help your Conpaqy sight provide. JPV/dao P. Verhalao \j President V&t Mr. A- 3- Bingor - Sndth U Busier Ccsxpany Hr. J. H. Wlttkop - Baldwin-Sfcret-TIill, 3ho. Mr. H. L. Levies - Asbaatooproy Corporation