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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PITTSBURGH. PENNSYLVANIA L 5-2 l 3 M*r>* CoS-O xrsiENT o? occupational health September 25, 1964 l \ I ! John T. CantIon & Associates Inc. Consulting Actuaries 40 IV. Third Avenue Columbus 1, Ohio ,! Cx- Jooq Dear John: In the enclosed articles, please note some of the as to other groups who will become very much interested in this subjectfireproofing or heat insulation, lagging of steam pipes, sheet metal workers and boiler makers, as well as sacking - sorter of sacks. In this later category, I would suggest that you bring this to Dr. Bindley's. attention, to exclude the sorting of asbestos material in sacks. You'recall he has an older age population, which fall into the higher rates for lung cancer because of age, however, if there is an asbestos exposure, it is going to be very difficult to differentiate between the two. Incidentally, several cases will be reported in New York of carpenters, exposed to asbestos, who developed cancer of the pleura, besides plumbers previously recorded. In Fowler's article, he refers to a laundry workerand`one who cleaned bags in an asbestos factory. I looked up in the Ohio Manufacturing Directory for lists of plants using asbestos, because I feel that some one should warn then! of the potential risk, so that adequate precautions and controls could be instituted. However, they are all very small plants', and may not be concerned, although exposure undoubtedly would be higher. The four digit industrial classification is 3292 and 3293 would identify the names and addresses of all the companies. However, undoubtedly, they miss companies, where it is not a principal product such as Philip Carey. (The directory I have is 1961) . I enjoyed reading your release about your new building- - sounds fine -- so in November you will be moving. That will be a great day, somehow your staff ought to have a pre-moving "session", in which it is emphasized that "change" does have certain psychological effects, so that everyone will be patient and tolerant during that trial period. Of r fC ? ^ UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH GRADUATE SCHOOL Or PUBLIC HEALTH PITTSBURGH. PENNSYLVANIA IS 21 3 WAncoW f/H "pajitment of occupational, kealth September 25, 1964 I John T. Cantlon 8s Associates Consulting Actuaries 40 W. .Third Avenue Columbus 1, Ohio Inc. )C - 3 0 GO - ( ... V 2_ Dear John: I am enclosing a copy of an Editorial which appeared in the British Medical Journal, July 25, 1964, whi'ch has just come to my attention'pry ''Asbestos and Malignancy", and two additional articles on the same subject in the same issue, "Exposure to Asbestos and Mesothelioma of the Pleura" by Fowler et al and "Diffuse Mesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos Dust in the Merseyside Area',' by Owen. The nature of the Editorial and the articles that follow, are focusing increasingly on the relationship of asbestos and cancer. This evidence which will be augmented further dui'ing October 19-21 in New York, in the "Conference.on the Biological Effects of Asbestos", which is being sponsored by the New York Academy of Sciences. Following this on October 22-24, there will be a series of small-meetings of the Working Parties of the International Union Against Cancer, which will work.toward developing international cooperation on research, pertaining to asbestos and malignancy. I should like to call your attention- to the fact, that the published data, not only relates' to occupational exposures such as occurs in insulation workers, as reported by Selikoff, but to . atmospheric pollution, andi exposure outside of the work environment, as originally reported by Wagner, and Kiviluoto. Secondly, the article by Truan pertaining to Canada, has been disputed .`incT thi's' no longer represents an adequate or valid appraisal epidemiologically of the situation. As you can see from these articles, and previously reported investigations, asbestos is being associated with cancer in more than one part of the body, with data showing the lung, pleura, peritoneum as definitely involved, and possibly, the combination of stomach, colon and rectum. I know that.you are very much interested in this subject, and would like to read these articles. Personal regards, TFM/a attachment i Thomas F. Mancuso, M.D. Research Professor I- WWCyW - PHI Lift.-.. w<n .. i/ysvzctl THE PHILIP CAREY MFG. COMPANY ..................... CmClfmAH. CH!0 ii:is AA COOi S13 221-KM. 5U!10ING MArESIALS l.*<0'JS7RIAL PSCCUCTi caiu >90<in -pxiieAreo / H/ P. v) A / August 24, 1S64 Mr. John T. Cantlon, President John T. Cantlon & Associates, Inc. 40 W. Third Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 NEW YORK ACADEMY 6? SCIENCE CONFERENCE 0CT03ER 19, 20, and 21, 1SS4, NSW YORK CITY Dear Mr. Cantlon: I-v/ant to thank you for your letter of August 13. We be lieve much of the information presented at the conference will be highly technical and not applicable to our-problems. Therefore, we do not want to send anyone. We also, co not believe .it is necessary for Dr. Mar.cuso to digest all of -the information developed. As stated in my letter of July 28, we are .only interested-in obtaining a copy of any ma terial presented atthe conference which may be pertinent to our problems."I I still do not know whether a representative'of the Asbestos Mining Association will attend the conference. If we secure any information from this source, I will let you knew. f ^ cy - gooo- yo SEE PWCOUCTS N T he 'WOPLffS PAIH HOUSE" ? 5 t } s -r ! ! 77 -7/p/P t' 1964'; .-Y:-V .1 ' The Philip Carey Manufacturing Company Lockland, Cincinnati, -Ohio 45215 , .w> -rt 1 'f''1 ' r - * -. ` y - -Tv Dear Mr.'Easald: 77-y/' - New York Acedoay of Science Conference * ~*l ' T? ;!/:; 7 ';f' :":7T October 19, 20. and 21. 1964. New York City r;':f r' ' ..... .. " ' ur'- -> ' .`Dr.' Mancuso has assured us that he will be willing to digest the information developed at this conference and make it available to us. Ue in turn will oaks it available to you.^. - : - 7 ' * . y If you.still wish to send someone to this conference, though, - we will be glad to make the necessary arrangements through Dr. Mancuso, since .-.'attendance is onlyby special, invitation. . 1 .`,v. y*r The conference, as you'know,, is directly on the subject of asbestos and the effects of exposure to.it. i- ".Yours very truly, - . - . -1 . ' JOHN T..CANTLQN 4 ASSOCIATES, INC. flr''; I-..' .JTC/kb r:.- ' John T.'- Cantlon, President , *.** *.j . *i C X - o a u-- 3 d? C. c ^ b UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PITTSBURGH 13. PENNSYLVANIA #S7 '/>/ DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH August 3, 1964 Mr. John T. Cantlon Consulting Actuary 40 W. Third Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 Dear John: I was delighted to receive your letter and also the enclosures containing the news release pertaining to the new office buildings. This really looks beautiful and I certainly want to compliment you on this new development and extend my wishes for your continued success. I think the building is very attractive and as I under stand it, this location will tie in very nicely with the various expressways. Good luck to you. I can understand why it would not be practical for you t'o attend the meeting sponsored by the New York Academy of. Sciences on the Biological Effects of Asbestos. I can arrange, I believe, to obtain all the necessary information of any importance to you and your associates and your clients. In any event, I will keep you informed .and make sure that you have the latest information on this subject prior to its publication. Personal regards. -_ Sincerely yours, TFM/a ^itancula (f^SiL. D. Thomas* "F 7 Research Professor > . CY - s ooo - 38 Received. T\ AUG 6 1964 1 fJ ... . - ...... : v '`'After careful consideration'of oy schedule for the next few months V -'I regretfully find that I.cannot attend the conference in New York, on * --M : ij i' . `A ^ _ .a -.-`ft. w. . - . . .. ' - October :i9 .1964. - - ya ara building a new building in Columbus in the Thurber Village Redevelopment area, and copies of newspaper and othar articles concerning ;.it have been sent to you for your information. ' ' - At the present time, it appears that we will be moving into it in late October and for that reason, ^1 hesitate to be out of town at that ^particular period. ' . = ' -I did'contact Philip Carey about this, and they might be Interested * in sending a representative, but they ask whether or not you would be in a ^position to send them a resume of the.-materiel presented or a copy of the !y material presented. -uy ' ."V. " ' Could you give me any information on this. I assume, of course, that if you did so and it was eny particular task, there would be some further remuneration involved. ..Vv-r>. 1 am, of course,' highly interested in this and hope you will keep * -- me advised of all developments. i "v \ ` V . .5 . 1 . >* r*-r?* r - - V - : ' ;v .'\7 '* -Sincerely yours ; i%: JTC/kb yi. . ...>>*.!, . . . .. r1.!--- . .j, .r'. ; r r r. ; a" *. . f i* *j .f*t5a,., *< <, 'John T. Cant Ion . C X - 3 ooo - 7 \* PHILIP^ Attt AOOCi -P-IICATCO" THE PHILIP CAREY 'MFG. COMPANY CINCINNATI. OHIO 45215 AREA CCCE 5U S2I-3000. 8UIL0ING MATERIALS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS July 28, 1964 1 Mr. John T. Cantlon, President- John T. Cantlon Associates. Inc. 40 W. Third Avenue ' Columbus, Ohio 43201 Dear Mr. Cantlon: In Mr. Pechstein's absence I want to thank you for your letter of July 22 and the announcement concerning the con ference on the biological effects of asbestos. I am ask ing our Mine to find out whether the Asbestos Mining Asso ciation plans to have a representative at the conference. Before deciding on whether we- want to send a representative, I would appreciate it if you would ask Dr-. Mancuso whether you could.obtain a copy of any material presented at the conference which may be pertinent to our problems. Si. ^T5'Y fi\AUCt/SO y.lj>/i 3 196A > * .; . *. Dear Tom: .V.V':1*`...V.*' ; : - jV&V - C V 'V"' - . - ' ;.\y W- */*'Sv * ' '**!* ~ "* ' . - Thanks for sending me the" application for an lnvlCation to the conference in New York .in October.' v`?vyv'..::,.**/ yt\v ' `V 1 era trying to work out nowwhathar or not I can make it, since I would very much like to attend it. 1 will let you know,as soon as possible. Sincerely your3, A.. * t ... John Cantlon -. - - . , *..;...J.. .v-.A*,; . i * .... ..*"."** ...* T /*. : .** * - .. ' ' ? **4#** ^ * {#*.' .*., tvi /' . . ' -r: - ''A,-.'.'' ;* '"I..*1' .vl; ` ' ' ' r . *.r.v*.. .1 *r * * , CX - ^ o o o - J5 I ^53 [HkvtCu'iO PERSONAL AMD CONFIDENTIAL m t. :. . *i*r,*sh**:H; .i. July 22, 1964 Mr. L. A. Pechstein The Philip Carey Manufacturing CocipanyLackland, Cincinnati 15, Ohio . "-/i' Dear Lou: Dr. Thomas Mancuso will be actively participating in a conference in flew York in October on the biologies! effects of asbastoa. A copy of the fora, asking for an invitation, is enclosed. You will notice his ncae on the fora as one of the.directors of the conference cocsittee. The New York Academy of. Sciences is famous, as you may know, for these conferences on various ceoical aspects,tparticularly in industrial medicine. \ . i Vff, . Dr. Mancuso suggested that I attend, but it occurred to ir.e that you may want someone fron your company to attend ar.d if so, he possibly could get them an .invitation. If you would want as to attend on your behalf, I would be very heppy to do so, and we could make some.Joint arrangements about it. Yours vary truly, JOHN T. CANTLCN S ASSOCIATES, INC. J7C/kb Enclosure John T. Cantlon CX ~ 3 go o - 3*4 0